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Duane Brown does a PPC industry salary survey every year. His summary for this year’s survey:
“The 2022 salary survey had 715 responses from around the world including Brazil, Australia, Singapore and across Europe and North America. Companies make salary a black box affair and that doesn’t help anyone in the marketing industry. Salaries should be more open and if the industry won’t help, then we need to help ourselves.
Each February we ask the industry to tell us what their gross salary was in the preceding calendar year. We then aggregated the results in March for everyone to see and keep this 100% transparent. Learning what the industry pays your colleague or that new junior hire means that none of us are leaving money on the table. This knowledge is helpful when you get a promotion at work or decide to start applying for your dream job.” | <urn:uuid:5b9d6d25-850b-4f6a-b681-ecc005591b9e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://officialppcchat.com/2022/03/23/annual-ppc-salary-survey-results-are-here/ | 2023-10-04T19:24:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.955579 | 181 |
SEC EDGAR Registration Process Form ID
SEC EDGAR Registration:
What you need to know about the Form ID
Before April 26, 2004, when the SEC launched the Filer Management website, paper Form ID applications were faxed to the SEC for processing. This is no longer the practice. The electronic document submission of Form IDs was facilitated to improve the process and make digital records easier.
Remember that you won’t be able to get EDGAR filing access codes without first registering with the SEC. Because the SEC will no longer accept paper Form IDs, online registration with the SEC is required in order to get full access to the EDGAR system. To accomplish this, applicant must submit a scan copy of an application (Form ID) to the SEC. After the Form ID has been accepted the filer is now allowed to generate the required filing access codes that let him or her to submit documents to the SEC or change entity information in SEC by using EDGAR system.
Uniform Application For Access Codes To File On Edgar
Uniform Application For Access Codes To File On EDGAR
All applicant types listed on this Form or their agents must file a Form ID. Click here to download.
Company or insider registration as an EDGAR filer process?
Take note that applying for access codes is required for new filers only, this is because access codes are required for each filer and are issued only once for each entity or individual. Registering as an EDGAR filer can be done by following steps below:
- In order to avoid double registration, search the company or insider name on the EDGAR system. If the company or insider is not listed in the results, continue with the steps that follow. If results are found, make sure that you were not registered as EDGAR filer before or, if you were registered before, and Access Codes were missing, make necessary actions to obtain an existing Access Codes.
- Go to the the Filer Management web site.
- Click the “Press Here to Begin” and then the “Apply for EDGAR Access (New)” link in the menu located in top left side of the webpage.
- Select the “Application for EDGAR Access” button and click “Next”.
- Complete all required fields of the online Form ID Application by entering information on each of the following sections and pressing “Next” or “Previous” if necessary.
- Save the Form ID by click “Save”, to ensure that an information is not lost and can be restored to continue an application later as needed.
- Click “Print” and use preview to review the form and make necessary changes (if any). Print the Form ID to create a hard copy of the document for notarization.
- Notarize the signature of authorized person. Form ID must include signature of authorized person with printed name, title of person signing, and Notary signature and seal.
- Scan the notarized Form ID and save it as a PDF file (Adobe Acrobat software required). File namemust be lowercase and no longer than 32 characters long.
- Attach scan copy in PDF format to the Form ID online application (restore Form ID from the file saved in step 6) by click “Add Document”. Select CORRESP as type of attachment from the Type drop-down list and type in Description field – “Form ID”. To make sure that the document is free from errors, click “Validate Document”. If there are no errors the value in the ERRORS field will be ‘0’.
- Use Signature section to type signature of the applicant and enter Date and Title.
- Create and enter passphrase. The passphrase is an EDGAR security code that is used to generate (or regenerate) the new set of EDGAR access codes. The passphrase is not used to log on to the EDGAR system or Online Forms websites. The passphrase must be 8 characters long and must contain at least one digit and one of the following characters: @, #, *, or $. IMPORTANT: Remember the Passphrase at this step. The passphrase will be needed to generate new codes once the Form ID application will be approved by the SEC, as well as generate replacement codes in the future.
- Submit the application by click “SUBMIT”. You will receive a confirmation pop-up screen with option to “Transmit LIVE Submission”. Click “Transmit LIVE Submission”, and The Form ID Application Acknowledgement screen will pop-up with confirmation that an application was successfully received by SEC and an accession number. Make a note of accession number, as it is your reference number for any enquiries regarding this application.
- When the acceptance email has been received, open the Filer Management website and click on “Generate Access Codes (New/Replacement).” Submit the form using the passphrase created and the CIK provided in the email from the SEC. After which, the registration process will be completed.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your Form ID application, reference the accession number when contacting the SEC Filer Support. Filer Support can be reached at (202) 551-8900 Option 4.
How the Form ID authentication procedure work?
After the SEC receives online Form ID application, it will begin the review process. Please note that it may take several days until the application can be fully processed and accepted.
The applicant will then receive a notice (sent to the email provided in the “Contact for EDGAR Information” part of the Form ID) whether the application was accepted or rejected.
If your application was accepted by the SEC, you will receive an email message with the following information:
- A message saying that your application has been accepted by the SEC
- Your new Central Index Key (CIK)
- Instructions telling you how you can generate EDGAR access codes
- The URL of the EDGAR Filer Management website
Now, you can open the Filer Management website and click on “Generate Access Codes (New/Replacement).” Submit the form using the passphrase created on step 12 and the CIK provided in the email from the SEC. You will receive a confirmation pop-up screen with new set of Access Codes, after which, the registration process will be completed.
Remember that since the SEC reserves the right to refuse approval, you may also get an email stating that your application has been rejected. This email will contain the following:
- A message saying that your application has been rejected by the SEC
- Why your application was rejected by the SEC
- Instructions on how to resolve the issue
The good news is that you may still resubmit Form ID after you have addressed issues indicated in SEC email message.
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In the past, the argument was often made that a female employee may not be entitled to a differential compensation claim due to lower pay compared to a male colleague if the higher salary of the male colleague who performs the same or equivalent work for the same employer resulted from his better negotiating skills in the context of salary negotiations. The point was made that employers have an interest in recruiting employees and this justifies salary differences in individual cases. According to the lower courts, employee recruitment was an objective criterion for differentiation. This view was clearly rejected by the German Federal Labor Court in its decision of February 16, 2023 (file number 8 AZR 450/21).
In principle, a female employee is entitled to the same salary for the same work or work of equal value if the employer pays a higher salary to male colleagues on the basis of gender. If a female employee receives a lower salary than a male colleague for the same work or work of equal value, this justifies the (rebuttable) presumption under Section 22 of the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) that the discrimination is based on gender.
The current decision of the Federal Labor Court was based on the complaint of a sales representative. The case concerned, among other things, the fact that her basic salary agreed in her individual contract was EUR 3,500.00 gross per month. At about the same time as the female employee, a male sales representative was also hired. The employer also offered him a monthly gross salary of EUR 3,500.00 when he was hired. However, the male colleague refused a salary in this amount and negotiated. He demanded a basic salary of EUR 4,500.00 gross per month from the employer – at least until the introduction of a performance-related compensation component. The employer ultimately gave in to this demand in order to be able to fill the position.
Since both the Plaintiff and her male colleague performed the same job but earned different salary amounts, it was presumed that the unequal treatment was due to gender. In principle, such a presumption can be rebutted on the basis of objective criteria. However, in the view of the Federal Labor Court, the employer did not succeed in this case. The Federal Labor Cours did not consider better negotiating skills to be a suitable criterion to justify unequal treatment on the grounds of gender. The employer’s argument that the higher-paid male colleague had replaced a female employee who had left the company and who had also earned more due to management duties was also not valid in the view of the Federal Labor Court.
The employee therefore received the differential remuneration sued for on the basis of Art. 157 TFEU (Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), §§ 3 (1), 7 EntgTranspG (German Remuneration Transparency Act) and a compensation payment pursuant to § 15 (2) AGG (General Equal Treatment Act) due to the discrimination that occurred.
The current decision of the Federal Labor Court considerably restricts the objective, gender-neutral criteria that can justify different pay for the same or equivalent work. Negotiating skills are now ruled out as a justification for a higher salary in any case. However, differences in qualifications or professional experience continue to be recognized as objective criteria for differentiation. | <urn:uuid:87ae06ab-c0ef-4e1f-81d1-901edd55cc78> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://ogletree.de/publikationen/german-federal-labor-court-employers-can-no-longer-use-better-negotiating-skills-as-an-argument-for-unfair-pay/?lang=en | 2023-10-04T21:09:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.972956 | 659 |
The new wave-ring helical (WRH) slow-wave structure for traveling wave tube amplifiers
AbstractIn this paper, the new slow-wave structure called wave-ring helix to enhance the power of the traveling wave tubes is introduced. In this new structure, without increasing the length and radius of the helix, the wave motion path can be increased to radiofrequency wave in phase with the electron beam. The results show that in the special frequency range the output power and gain are greater than conventional helix. In this paper, optimization results are presented in cold and hot tests on the new structure. The software CST is used in S-band frequency range. | <urn:uuid:734377f1-5e90-4a92-8bb6-729c59b77b0b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://oiccpress.com/article/the-new-wave-ring-helical-wrh-slow-wave-structure-for-traveling-wave-tube-amplifiers/ | 2023-10-04T20:01:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.884514 | 141 |
Welcome to the ultimate guide to casino slot tips and tricks from seasoned players. In this comprehensive article, we will dive into the world of slot machines and explore the insights and expertise shared by experienced gamblers who have mastered the art of playing slots. Whether you are a beginner or a regular at the casino, these valuable tips and tricks will help you improve your gaming skills, maximize your chances of hitting the jackpot, and enhance your overall casino experience.
Understanding Slot Machines
Before we delve into the casino slot tips and tricks, let’s briefly understand the mechanics of slot machines. Slot machines, also known as one-armed bandits, are popular casino games that rely on luck and chance. The machines have reels with various symbols, and when the player pulls the lever or presses the “spin” button, the reels start spinning. If the symbols align in a specific pattern once the reels stop, the player wins a prize.
The Myth of “Hot” and “Cold” Slot Machines
One common misconception among casino players is the belief in “hot” and “cold” slot machines. The myth suggests that certain machines are more likely to pay out based on recent performance. However, this is not true. Slot machines operate on random number generators (RNG), ensuring that each spin is independent of the previous one. Thus, every spin has an equal chance of winning, regardless of the machine’s recent history.
Casino Slot Tips and Tricks from Seasoned Players
Here, we present some of the most valuable tips and tricks shared by seasoned players who have honed their skills through years of experience at the casino.
1. Manage Your Bankroll Wisely
Casino BitPlay slot machines can be thrilling and captivating, but it’s crucial to set a budget before you start playing. Seasoned players emphasize the importance of managing your bankroll wisely. Set a limit on how much you’re willing to spend and stick to it. This practice ensures you don’t overspend or chase losses, promoting responsible gambling.
2. Play Slot Machines with High RTP
Return to Player (RTP) is a vital factor to consider when choosing slot machines. RTP indicates the percentage of wagered money a slot machine returns to players over time. Seasoned players recommend opting for slots with a high RTP, as they offer better long-term payout potential.
3. Understand Paylines and Betting Options
Before spinning the reels, make sure you understand the paylines and betting options of the online casino slot machine. Some games have adjustable paylines and allow you to choose the number of active lines per spin. Seasoned players advise betting on all available paylines to maximize your chances of winning.
4. Take Advantage of Free Spins and Bonuses
Casinos often offer free spins and bonuses to players. Utilize these perks to your advantage. Free spins give you an opportunity to play without using your own funds, and bonuses can boost your bankroll, extending your playing time.
5. Practice with Free Play
If you’re new to slot machines or trying out a new game, take advantage of free play or demo versions. Most online casinos offer these options, allowing you to practice and familiarize yourself with the game’s mechanics before wagering real money.
6. Set Winning and Losing Limits
Apart from setting a budget, seasoned players suggest setting winning and losing limits. Decide on a target amount you’d like to win and a limit at which you’ll stop playing if losses accumulate. This approach helps you walk away with your winnings and prevents excessive losses.
7. Observe Other Players
Observing other players can be an informative and fun way to learn about slot machines. Watch how others play, note their strategies, and see if you can incorporate any successful tactics into your own gameplay.
8. Play at Off-Peak Hours
Casinos are generally busier during peak hours, which means more competition for popular machines. Seasoned players recommend playing during off-peak hours when the quick hits slots casino is less crowded, giving you more choices and a more relaxed gaming environment.
9. Avoid Chasing Losses
Experienced gamblers understand that chasing losses is counterproductive. If you’re on a losing streak, take a break and come back later with a clear mind. Emotions can cloud judgment, leading to impulsive decisions.
10. Don’t Overlook Small Wins
While everyone dreams of hitting the jackpot, seasoned players highlight the significance of cherishing small wins too. Celebrate each win, no matter the size, as they contribute to your overall success.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Is there a guaranteed winning strategy for slot machines? There is no guaranteed strategy for winning on slot machines. As mentioned earlier, slots rely on RNG, making each spin unpredictable and independent. However, following expert tips and strategies can improve your odds of winning.
- Are online slot machines fair? Reputable online casinos use certified random number generators to ensure fair play. These RNGs undergo regular audits to maintain their integrity and fairness.
- Should I always bet the maximum amount on slots? Betting the maximum amount on slots can increase your potential winnings, especially on progressive jackpot machines. However, it can also deplete your bankroll faster. Bet an amount that aligns with your budget and gambling goals.
- Can I use slot machine strategies in other casino games? Slot machine strategies are specific to these games. While bankroll management and responsible gambling apply universally, other casino games have different rules and strategies.
- Are penny slots worth playing? Penny slots can be entertaining and allow players to stretch their budget. They are ideal for casual players who want to enjoy the casino experience without risking significant amounts.
- Can I play slots on my mobile device? Yes, many online casinos offer mobile-compatible platforms, allowing you to play slots on your smartphone or tablet.
Learning casino slot tips and tricks from seasoned players can significantly enhance your gambling experience. Remember to manage your bankroll wisely, understand the game mechanics, and take advantage of bonuses and free spins. Set limits and play responsibly to make the most of your casino adventures. While there are no foolproof strategies for winning on slots, following the advice of experienced players can increase your chances of hitting that big win. | <urn:uuid:9f83293d-1c9b-4fb5-b29d-79a3b3675a3f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://oilfieldmediainc.com/casino-slot-tips/ | 2023-10-04T19:09:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.920366 | 1,329 |
Fighting the COVID-19 Infodemic in Social Media: A Holistic Perspective and a Call to Arms
Keywords:Credibility of online content, Text categorization; topic recognition; demographic/gender/age identification
AbstractWith the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, people turned to social media to read and to share timely information including statistics, warnings, advice, and inspirational stories. Unfortunately, alongside all this useful information, there was also a new blending of medical and political misinformation and disinformation, which gave rise to the first global infodemic. While fighting this infodemic is typically thought of in terms of factuality, the problem is much broader as malicious content includes not only fake news, rumors, and conspiracy theories, but also promotion of fake cures, panic, racism, xenophobia, and mistrust in the authorities, among others. This is a complex problem that needs a holistic approach combining the perspectives of journalists, fact-checkers, policymakers, government entities, social media platforms, and society as a whole. With this in mind, we define an annotation schema and detailed annotation instructions that reflect these perspectives. We further deploy a multilingual annotation platform, and we issue a call to arms to the research community and beyond to join the fight by supporting our crowdsourcing annotation efforts. We perform initial annotations using the annotation schema, and our initial experiments demonstrated sizable improvements over the baselines.
How to Cite
Alam, F., Dalvi, F., Shaar, S., Durrani, N., Mubarak, H., Nikolov, A., Da San Martino, G., Abdelali, A., Sajjad, H., Darwish, K., & Nakov, P. (2021). Fighting the COVID-19 Infodemic in Social Media: A Holistic Perspective and a Call to Arms. Proceedings of the International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media, 15(1), 913-922. https://doi.org/10.1609/icwsm.v15i1.18114 | <urn:uuid:a74456c3-aef2-4ef8-8ed6-c6b27185a198> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://ojs.aaai.org/index.php/ICWSM/article/view/18114 | 2023-10-04T21:37:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.852611 | 470 |
Helicopter rides coming to Rotary Lights in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Helicopter rides will return to La Crosse providing a bird’s eye view of events.
The Board of Public Works approved the helicopter rides to travel over Rotary Lights on select nights.
Two and five mile flights will be offered, similar to the options provided over Riverfest this past summer.
Rides will take off from the Oktoberfest grounds parking lot.
The flights are scheduled for two weekends in December.
Tickets are available on the Lake Superior Helicopter’s website.
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Walker, Missouri’s Nixon joke about beer
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon knows where the political land mines are in Wisconsin.
The most dangerous one he has to dodge will participating in a National Governors Association meeting in Milwaukee? Having his picture taken with a Miller beer.
Nixon joked Saturday about how poorly that would go over with voters back home in Missouri, home of Anheuser-Busch. Miller is based on Milwaukee.
Walker joked to Nixon that if he’s caught with a Miller beer he could face a recall election. Walker became the first governor in U.S. history to defeat a recall last year.
His recall was spurred not by beer choice but anger over his law effectively ending collective bargaining rights for public workers. | <urn:uuid:7aee01fd-07e3-4830-8d32-1a26f7b9be07> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://old.news8000.com/walker-missouris-nixon-joke-about-beer/ | 2023-10-04T20:48:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.969648 | 162 |
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Described last year as “bigger than almost anything we’ve seen or maybe anything we’ve seen in the past” Oculus VR were back again this year. Palmer Luckey co-founder and chief technology officer gave us his insight into how he sees oculus and virtual reality shaping the future of learning:
“the best way to learn is not necessarily to read things in a book, it’s to do things in real life but obviously it’s not feasible for every person to do everything that’s available in real life. Virtual reality could potentially make those experiences from the real world available to everyone… I’m really excited about using virtual reality for education.”
From deep mines to aircraft training, virtual reality can literally create a controlled environment where people from all over the world can train and be educated in almost any field imaginable. “Anything that you can do in the real world can be done a lot more safely and cost effectively in virtual reality,” Luckey explains. Some of the most expensive training is in the aerospace industry with the cost of flight simulators for pilot training often in the millions. The use of immersive virtual reality technology can potentially cut this cost by up to and over 80 percent. These kinds of reductions can change an entire industry.
Luckey was quick to dismiss traditional classroom training too, “classrooms are broken,” he claims. It may sound harsh but statistics show that people learn in different ways and attention spans are dwindling. A study conducted this year by Microsoft found that our attention spans have dropped as low as 8 seconds, lower than that of a goldfish. This being the case, more and more people are opting for practical or visual learning over traditional classroom based or text heavy methods. With retention rates being recorded at an average rate of 75 percent for practical or video based learning we’re with Luckey on this one “there is clearly value in real world experience.”
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Are you looking for a trusted and quickly VPN to unblock Netflix? If so , you’ve arrive to the proper place.
AVG is a popular antivirus application that offers VPN offerings. This VPN is a good approach to people who wish strong encryption and a straightforward interface.
The VPN can be bought on most platforms, including Android os, iOS, Windows, and Macintosh. It features 256-key security and IP tracking reduction, making it safe for on-line privacy.
The server network is small , and however. Consequently you will not be able to get connected to many web servers, which can cause connection problems and latency.
Despite the small server network, AVG Secure VPN does offer professional streaming hosts. These can assist you to unlock Netflix content nonetheless they don’t work as well as being a ice-maiden.net/reviews/best-avg-antivirus-review-of-2019/ even more dedicated service, like Exclusive Internet Access.
Another issue with AVG is that that keeps customer logs. This isn’t a deal breaker, but it may make AVG less of your recommended VPN.
If you’re not comfortable with AVG logging important computer data, look for another solution. There are various other VPNs that don’t record your data, but they’re more expensive.
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Link: Apply now for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
The American Express Platinum cards are some of the most well-known premium cards out there. Many people are familiar with The Platinum Card® from American Express (review), which is one of the most popular personal premium cards on the market.
In this post, I wanted to take a close look at The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, which is the business version of the card (as the name suggests). Is this card worth it, and if so, under what circumstances?
Amex Business Platinum Card Basics For October 2023
The Amex Business Platinum Card offers some outstanding perks, though the card also has a steep annual fee.
In this post, I’ll take a detailed look at the Amex Business Platinum welcome offer, annual fee, return on spending, and perks, including the incredible lounge access benefits, as well as the variety of credits that the card offers. I’ll also talk a bit about how this compares to other business cards out there.
While the Amex Business Platinum has a hefty annual fee, it’s also a card that can make sense for many small businesses, in my opinion.
Welcome Offer: 120,000 Membership Rewards Points
The Amex Business Platinum Card is offering a great welcome offer of 120,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months. Personally, I value Membership Rewards points at 1.7 cents each, so to me those points are worth $2,040.
Once In A Lifetime Rule
The welcome offer on the Amex Business Platinum Card isn’t available to those who currently have the card or those who have had the card in the past, known as Amex’s “once in a lifetime” rule. If you’ve had the card in the past you’re still eligible to be approved, you just won’t get the bonus.
Annual Fee: $695
The Amex Business Platinum Card has an annual fee of $695 (Rates & Fees). This is one of the highest annual fee cards out there.
Authorized User Fee: $300
While some cards let you add authorized users at a reasonable cost, unfortunately, this card isn’t one of them. The cost per authorized user on the Amex Business Platinum is $300 (Rates & Fees), which is steep.
Authorized users receive the lounge access perks of the card, as well as most of the hotel perks. However, authorized users do not receive additional credits (for airline fees, Dell, CLEAR, etc).
Earning Points With The Amex Business Platinum Card
Personally, I think the Amex Business Platinum Card may be worth having for the benefits it offers, though there are fairly limited circumstances under which it makes sense to spend money on the card if you’re looking to maximize your return on spending.
Some other Amex cards offer big bonus categories, and I’ll talk more about those cards in a bit. So, in what categories does this card offer bonus points?
5x Points On Select Flights & Hotels Through Amex Travel
The Amex Business Platinum offers 5x Membership Rewards points on prepaid hotels and flights that are booked through Amex Travel. This is fairly restrictive.
It could make sense to book flights through Amex Travel to earn 5x points, though for many small businesses that might not be the best option.
The downside to booking prepaid hotels through Amex Travel is that you generally won’t earn points with your preferred loyalty program for third-party bookings, which includes Amex Travel bookings.
The one exception is Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts, where prepaid reservations earn 5x points. That can be a good deal because of the perks you get, and also because you still earn points with your preferred hotel loyalty program. I’ll talk more about that in a bit.
1.5x Points In Select Categories
The Amex Business Platinum offers 1.5x Membership Rewards points for purchases that meet specific criteria. These include the following:
- Eligible purchases in key business categories, including U.S. construction material and hardware suppliers, U.S. electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and U.S. shipping providers
- Eligible purchases of $5,000 or more, regardless of the category
The earning rate of 1.5x points is valid for up to $2 million of these purchases per calendar year. This will be useful for some small businesses, though for others won’t add much value.
1x Points On Other Purchases
The above are the only bonus categories — otherwise, the Amex Business Platinum offers 1x points per dollar spent, which isn’t especially good. There are other Amex cards offering 1.5-2x points per dollar spent, so I would much rather put my spending on those cards, or on another card that’s best for everyday spending for small businesses.
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Redeeming Points With The Amex Business Platinum Card
The Amex Business Platinum Card earns Membership Rewards points. This is one of the four major transferable points currencies. There are two best ways you can redeem Amex points — you can transfer them to an airline or hotel partner, or you can redeem them as cash toward the cost of an airline ticket.
Let’s look at those two options below. One awesome thing about the Amex Business Platinum is that having the card gives you special redemption rates when redeeming the points as cash toward an airline ticket. It’s the best rate you’ll get through any Amex card.
Transfer Points To Airline & Hotel Partners
The best way to redeem your Amex points is to transfer them to one of the Membership Rewards airline or hotel partners. Points can be transferred to the below 20 partners, including 17 airline partners and three hotel partners:
Aer Lingus AerClub
Aeromexico Club Premier
Air Canada Aeroplan
Air France-KLM Flying Blue
ANA Mileage Club
British Airways Executive Club
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
The reason this represents such a good option is that you can get outsized value toward premium airfare, especially for travel in first and business class. These tickets are often super expensive if paying cash, while they can be a good deal with points. On top of that, Amex often has transfer bonuses, which can get you even better value.
Redeem Points For Over 1.5 Cents Each Toward Airfare
Ordinarily, you can redeem Membership Rewards points for about a cent each toward the cost of an airfare purchase, which isn’t that great. However, if you have the Amex Business Platinum Card you can redeem points at a special rate.
If you book your flight through American Express Travel using the Membership Rewards Pay with Points feature, you get 35% of those points back:
- You need to either be booking a first or business class flight or book any cabin on your selected qualifying airline
- You can get up to one million points back per calendar year using this redemption method
In other words, you could book a $1,000 ticket for 100,000 points, and then you’d get 35,000 points back, meaning, in the end, you’re paying 65,000 points. That’s a value of ~1.54 cents per point, which is excellent.
Amex Business Platinum Card $1,409 In Credits
The Amex Business Platinum Card offers so many benefits just for being a cardmember, and some of the most valuable benefits are credits. The card potentially offers up to $1,409 in credits annually. Of course most cardmembers aren’t going to be able to maximize every single one of those, though hopefully on balance cardmembers use enough of these perks to more than justify the annual fee.
If you’re smart about how you use the card, this alone could make the card worthwhile. Let’s take a look at those benefits, in no particular order. (Enrollment is required for select benefits)
$200 Annual Airline Fee Credit
The Amex Business Platinum offers a $200 annual airline fee credit, which can be used toward airline incidentals and fees. One is offered every calendar year, so it follows a strict January 1 through December 31 calendar.
Every year you can designate on which airline you want to receive the credit, with the following choices:
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- JetBlue Airways
- Spirit Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
You can change your airline selection in January of each year. If you don’t change your selection then you automatically keep the same airline choice as the previous year.
Unfortunately, you can’t use your credit toward the following:
Airline tickets, upgrades, mileage points purchases, mileage points transfer fees, gift cards, duty free purchases, and award tickets are not deemed to be incidental fees.
This is useful for airline ticket change fees (though there are fewer of these than in the past), baggage fees, and other costs you may incur with an airline. Personally, this is something I have no trouble maxing out.
$400 Dell Statement Credit
For having the Amex Business Platinum Card you get up to $400 in Dell credits annually. The way this is broken down, you get a $200 statement credit between January and June, and an additional $200 statement credit between July and December.
There’s no minimum required to activate this (you could make exactly a $200 purchase, for example), and the statement credits should post within two to four weeks of an eligible purchase.
Dell sells a surprising number of items from other companies. For example, you can buy Bose headphones through Dell, so this is more useful than you might assume.
$189 CLEAR Plus Credit
The Amex Business Platinum Card offers an annual credit of up to $189 toward a CLEAR membership. CLEAR offers expedited security at select airports in the United States — instead of lining up to have your ID checked, you can instead have your biometric data taken, and then you’re escorted to the front of the line.
Simply charge the membership fee to your card, and it will automatically be reimbursed. It doesn’t matter who the fee is being paid for, as long as you charge it to your eligible card.
$360 Indeed Credit
The Amex Business Platinum offers up to $360 in annual credits for Indeed purchases. This is broken up into a $90 per quarter credit. This can be used for all Indeed hiring and recruiting products, and products and services to post open positions and find talent.
$150 Adobe Credit
The Amex Business Platinum offers up to $150 in annual statements for Adobe purchases. This includes purchases for Adobe Creative Cloud, and Acrobat Pro DC with e-sign.
$120 Wireless Credit
The Amex Business Platinum offers a $120 annual wireless credit. This comes in the form of a $10 monthly statement credit toward purchases made directly from any U.S. wireless telephone provider. For most cardmembers, this credit should be (almost) good as cash.
Amex Business Platinum Travel Benefits
The Amex Business Platinum Card offers a variety of valuable travel perks, ranging from hotel elite status, to rental car status, to discounts on premium airfare. Let’s go over these below. (Enrollment is required for select benefits)
Hilton Honors Gold Status
- Free breakfast, a hotel credit, and/or executive lounge access
- Late check-out, subject to availability
- Preferred rooms
- 80% points bonus
- Fifth night free on award stays
Marriott Bonvoy Gold Status
- 25% bonus points on hotel stays
- 2PM late check-out
- A room upgrade, subject to availability
Hertz Gold Plus Rewards President’s Circle Status
The Amex Business Platinum offers Hertz President’s Circle elite status, which is Hertz’s top-tier status. Status is valid for as long as you’re a cardmember. This should take the pain out of renting cars, and offers the following perks:
- Guaranteed car upgrades, a minimum of one-class, at participating locations
- Freedom to choose any vehicle in the President’s Circle section of the Hertz Ultimate Choice lot on the spot at no extra charge
- No additional driver fee for a spouse or domestic partner in the United States
- 50% bonus on Gold Plus Rewards points on all qualified rentals
- Expedited vehicle pick-up at over 1,000 locations worldwide
- No stopping at the counter at over 50 airports
- eReturn, whereby you don’t have to wait when returning your car
- Hertz Valet, whereby you can take advantage of a terminal drive-back service at participating locations up to four times per year
- A dedicated President’s Circle call center line
National Emerald Club Executive Status
The Amex Business Platinum offers National Emerald Club Executive status. You have to enroll to take advantage of this, and it’s valid for as long as you have your card. National is my favorite rental car company, and Executive status lets you pick out your car from the lot, and skip the counter altogether.
TSA PreCheck/Global Entry Credit
The Amex Business Platinum Card offers a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit (every 4.5 years for the application fee for TSA PreCheck, or every four years for the application fee for Global Entry). Just charge the enrollment fee to your card, and it will automatically be reimbursed. It doesn’t matter who the fee is being paid for, as long as you charge it to your eligible card.
Since I have quite a few cards offering this perk, I simply use it for friends and family members.
Amex International Airline Program
With the Amex International Airline Program, you can save on the cost of international first-class, business class, and premium economy airfare, on nearly two dozen airlines. This typically provides discounts even on already discounted tickets, so is a spectacular value.
If you book paid international premium cabin travel with any frequency, this could cover the card’s annual fee over and over.
Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts
With the Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts program, you can receive extra perks for stays at over 1,000 luxury hotels around the world. These benefits include the following:
- Daily breakfast for two people
- Room upgrade upon arrival, when available
- A unique property amenity (usually a $100 property credit, free massage, car transfer, etc.)
- Guaranteed 4PM check-out
- 12PM check-in, subject to availability
- Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi (exclusions apply)
Best of all, the rate is typically in line with the best available rate. Having the Amex Business Platinum Card gets you access to this, and if you prepay your reservation you even earn 5x points. Then again, Virtuoso offers similar perks, and doesn’t require any specific credit card.
Amex Business Platinum Card Lounge Access
The Amex Business Platinum Card offers one of the most comprehensive lounge access benefits of any card. This perk is called the Global Lounge Collection which includes proprietary Amex lounges, as well as access to lounges run by other airlines and companies.
Amex Centurion Lounge Access
Amex is well known for its Centurion Lounges. These are significantly better than what you’ll find in most US airline lounges. The lounges have hot food, cocktails, and some even have complimentary spa treatments.
Currently, US locations include Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York JFK, New York LaGuardia, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Seattle, with more to come. There are also Centurion Lounges in Hong Kong and London, among other international destinations.
You can access these lounges up to three hours before departure if your flight (if you’re connecting, then the three hour limit doesn’t apply). As of February 1, 2023, the only cardmembers who can bring guests are those who spend at least $75,000 per calendar year on the card. These new access restrictions are intended to help with lounge crowding.
Delta Sky Club Access
Those with the Amex Business Platinum can access Delta Sky Clubs within three hours of departure of their flight, or upon arrival. You aren’t allowed to bring in guests for free, though can pay $50 per guest. Delta Sky Clubs are among the best membership lounges of any airline in the United States, in my opinion, and this is arguably the best way to access Sky Clubs.
Priority Pass Membership
The Amex Business Platinum Card offers a Priority Pass membership, which gives you access to lounges around the world. You can bring up to two guests into these lounges. Do note that those with the Amex Business Platinum don’t get access to Priority Pass restaurants.
Escape Lounge Access
The Amex Business Platinum offers access to the growing network of Escape Lounges. Just present your Amex Platinum Card and you’ll be admitted, and you can even bring in guests.
Select Lufthansa Lounge Access
The Amex Business Platinum also offers access to select Lufthansa Business & Senator Lounges. Cardmembers receive access to lounges when flying on a Lufthansa Group flight (Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian).
In addition to access to lounges in Frankfurt and Munich, several other lounges are also part of this agreement, including in North America and Europe. You can find all the eligible lounges through Amex’s lounge finder webpage.
Is The Amex Business Platinum Card Worth It?
Like most cards, the answer here is that it depends on the circumstances. In general, I would say that the Amex Business Platinum Card is a business card that you get in the long run for the benefits that it offers, rather than for the return on spending that it directly offers.
It could make sense to spend money on the card if your business consistently makes $5,000+ purchases, other than that, there are better cards for everyday spending.
The card offers big benefits but also has a steep annual fee. When it comes to accounting for the value of the card, I recommend considering the following:
- How much do you value the various credits?
- How much do you value the Marriott and Hilton Gold status, as well as the Hertz and National elite status?
- How much value will you get from Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts and the International Airline Program?
- How much do you value the lounge access perks offered by the card?
The Best Amex Business Cards For Spending
If you want to rack up as many Amex Membership Rewards points as possible through business spending, then there are two best cards you should be considering.
The first is The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express (review). The card has no annual fee and offers 2x Membership Rewards points on the first $50,000 spent every calendar year (1x after that). This is one of the best cards out there for non-bonused spending up to that limit.
Then if you’re looking for an Amex card with big bonus categories, the American Express® Business Gold Card (review) is excellent. The card has a $295 ($375 if application is received on or after 2/1/24) annual fee (Rates & Fees), and earns 4X Membership Rewards® points on the 2 categories where your business spends the most each billing cycle from 6 eligible categories. You will earn 4X points on the first $150,000 in combined purchases from these categories each calendar year (then 1X thereafter). The eligible categories are as follows:
- Purchases at US media providers for advertising in select media (online, TV, radio)
- U.S. purchases made from electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers
- U.S. purchases at restaurants, including takeout and delivery
- U.S. purchases at gas stations
- Transit purchases including trains, taxicabs, rideshare services, ferries, tolls, parking, buses, and subways
- Monthly wireless telephone service charges made directly from a wireless telephone service provider in the U.S.
The Best Business Credit Card For Spending
If you’re looking for the single best and most well-rounded business credit card out there, I highly recommend the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (review). The card has a bonus of 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after spending $8,000 within 3 months, a reasonable $95 annual fee, offers 3x points in useful categories, offers great cell phone and rental car coverage, and more.
You simply can’t go wrong with this as your business rewards card.
The Amex Business Platinum Card is a perks-rich card that also has one of the highest annual fees of any business card.
If you’re considering applying for this card, I’d do so if you think you’d get value out of the perks. This includes an incredible lounge access benefit, a $200 annual airline fee credit, $400 annual Dell credit, $189 CLEAR credit, hotel and rental car elite status, and much more. (Enrollment is required for select benefits)
Personally, if I were looking for a single well-rounded business card that maximizes value with everyday spending, I’d instead consider something like the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card, which has a more reasonable annual fee, better rewards structure, and a massive welcome offer. Still, business cards don’t come with better perks than this…
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Music is My Life: Episode 021
Marlon Williams on Finding American Country Music in New Zealand
Marlon Williams is a 27-year-old singer from New Zealand whose latest album Make Way for Love, came out earlier this year. He’s well known in his home country for his work with a band called the Unfaithful Ways, and his Secret History of Country Music Songwriting series with Delaney Davidson. In America, you might know his song, “Dark Child,” written by his friend Tim Moore. It’s a positively chilling song, and it was used quite effectively on the end of the first episode of the Netflix series Wild Wild Country. (see below)
He’s also well known in his country for his romance with singer Aldous Harding, a singer who he’s no longer dating, but who he nevertheless invited to sing on a song he wrote about their breakup. But it all began for Marlon Williams when he joined the choir at about age 10.
Marlon Williams: I was always a very mumbly, almost stuttery child, and I never found … like I couldn’t communicate anything very simply, except through music. Especially, the first approach of having notes written on a page in front of me and reciting it in a sense that there was a real sort of like a breath of fresh air to be able to communicate that way.
Yeah. And was there education too? You said [something about] the notes in front of you. I mean, a lot of people don’t start with the notes in front of them…
That was … I’m jumping the gun there a little bit. … it was definitely physically taught to me first. And then … and actually, I remember I didn’t take to … actually to notes on the page for quite a long time actually cause, I don’t know, I had some sort of sense of breaking the spell. I think a lot of musicians who come to it naturally have that battle.
Right. And how about in the family? Was music always around? And in your neighborhood?
Yeah, it was definitely in the family. My dad was a musician, but he largely stopped, except around the house by the time I was around, so. And my mom was a painter and always listened to a lot of classical music and really loudly while she was painting. So it was always in the home.
Who were the first artists that drew you in?
I remember buying my first piece of music for myself at a garage sale next to my grandma’s place. I just randomly bought just like a seven-inch of “Sound of Vision” by David Bowie and just having that piece of music that was mine for the first time was a really amazing feeling. So yeah, there was … And I didn’t listen to any more Bowie for another 10 years probably, but that was a weird spike in my Bowie life. But I think definitely a lot of the early Elvis records that my dad played a lot and all of the Beatles records were … that was sort of the mainstay of the house.
And so, you’re, at this point, probably 10 or 11. And when do you start playing?
It came pretty soon after. I think my dad introduced me to Dylan, and I picked up a guitar and played “Blowin’ in the Wind” and tried to take a few lessons with the guitar but found it pretty frustrating so, just basically, I just needed something to be a bed while I sang, you know? And that was … that wasn’t what I was getting from my classical guitar lessons.
Yeah, so you’re meanwhile taking classical guitar and what made you decide to go that way rather than just take regular rock guitar lessons or something?
That was the only option.
At my school, yeah. You know, it was a small school. It was about 100 kids at my elementary school, so it was … it was very limited in terms of the scope.
Yeah, that’s interesting. So then, I just love the anecdote that your first band involved your friends and your science teacher.
Is that absolutely true?
That’s true. It’s true. It’s more true than you think. It was me and Ben, who’s still playing bass with me now. He’s in the other room, and my other friend, and first of all we had a just a general science teacher named Nick Ward who was playing drums for us, and then he left and we had another science teacher.
Yeah, it was a biology teacher. So … I don’t know why that is.
How did that all come about?
Well, I don’t know. There was … the science department at my high school was really … I don’t know. They were all closet musicians and it was just one of those anomalies.
Yeah. And what was the common ground for music that you shared there? Who were some of the artists you guys looked to?
You know, by that time I’m … I was about 14 or 15, and I was really … my dad had put a Gram Parsons CD in front of me so it took me awhile to warm to it, but when I did it was … I don’t know. It was … just when I was really starting to get a feel for trying to write too and just something about, yeah, the simplicity of country music just seemed like an obvious medium to jump into, you know?
Was it that double one, GP/Grievous Angel?
That’s a great introduction to that music.
Totally, yes. Like, you know, it’s a gateway drug into country music.
Well yeah, that’s interesting, too, because listening to your early recordings and hearing how country they are, I wondered who were the people you were looking to in New Zealand. I imagined Hank Williams and Gram Parsons and that kind of thing. But how were you exposed to all that music?
It was really through my dad just constantly every week bringing home a new album, a new CD that he’d go and trade in for the next one, you know? And that … and as he saw that I was getting into the country stuff more, that was … that became more of the mainstay. And yes, and it from … and yeah, went back to Hank Williams and George Jones and then really into bluegrass, you know, by my mid-teens.
Yeah. So talk to me a little bit about your musical relationship with your dad. Did you guys play together at all?
Yeah. We played, and we did some really … I actually … I did this like high school band competition with my band, The Unfaithful Ways, and I submitted the song for like the B song category that my dad had written, and I just … well he’d sort of written most of it and I just tailored it off. I still haven’t credited him for it to this day, and I’ll probably get in trouble.
Oh, no. Does he know?
Yeah. But it was definitely … yeah, we were very … it was our common language, you know? We’re not a super talkative duo as a lot of fathers and sons are. But that was our … it was the emotional connection that I got.
That’s great. And so during the whole … Unfaithful Ways was what? Five, six years?
Yeah. It was from about 15 to 21. Yeah.
And talk to me a little bit about that arc. At that point, did you know this is something you were going to do for a long time?
At what point in that band’s lifespan did you make the decision, “Alright. This is something I’m going to really work hard at”?
I never really did, you know? It was something that … I mean, it’s hard to tell cause I’m really bad. Like I’m constantly reinventing my own past. But I’m pretty sure that it was … there was never a moment where I thought that this is going to be the goer. It just felt like it from just that comfortability from the singing in the choir for the first time was a no-brainer. You know?
And so your … Unfaithful Ways stopped at what? You’re 21?
So at that point, you were … when in the trajectory … you had mentioned earlier [before the tape was rolling that] you were interested in looking at Berklee College of Music for conducting…
Yeah. That was around the end of high school…. I was seeing an American girl.
Yeah. Yeah. Who ended up at Yale. But …
Oh, okay. I thought you said, “I was singing ‘American Girl.’”
Oh, no, no, no.
I was like, “Okay? Thaaaat’s interesting.” I did just not really hear that in your music, but okay. You were seeing an American girl.
I was seeing an American girl. And she … cause she came over on exchange to Christchurch. And then she moved home, and I was … and I wanted to … I wanted to study music I thought and obviously there’s incredible music schools over here, Berklee being one of them. And yeah, and all through high school I’ve been joining choirs and was … had just come back from a tour of Europe with a cathedral choir. And I don’t know, it just developed a real passion for the whole choral universe and conducting seemed like some sort of romantic dream that I’d like to pursue, yeah.
It’s an interesting double life, too, with the different types of music. Does the … I haven’t, in the music I’ve heard, I mean I hear the harmonies that are really sweet harmonies, but I never hear these … this choir this sort of influence in your work. Does it ever come out? Or do you keep it separate?
I think it’s … I feel like it’s … amalgamated into just the way I sing a bit. And especially live. It’s more of a thing that I slip into. When I’m in the studio … I’m trying to craft an album and it’s more conserved, but when I let loose, it seems to really creep back in.
Right, right. And we’ll probably get to this a little bit later, but with both of your solo albums, you can definitely hear a conscious mood that was created, and it’s definitely confined within its certain vision and it doesn’t seep beyond that, which is a good thing. I mean, you don’t want an album to be bouncing all over the place.
Yeah, you got to keep it relatively tidy.
Right. So then, the Unfaithful Ways, that’s what we were talking about. So how does that band fall apart? Or, rather, why do you disband?
It was [because] our guitar player moved to Berlin. I had started working with another guy named Delaney Davidson. And we were still playing as a band when he and I went in and recorded our first duo album. … And I was starting to play a lot solo just around the city. So yeah, just sort of naturally started drifting off into something else.
Right. How’d you two meet?
We met because … we were both asked to play this show that a friend of ours was playing and couldn’t play. And he just sort of cast his net to widen and asked us both to cover the set at this local bar. And I’d heard of Delaney on and off, but he’d been touring Europe for the last 12 years or something so I never met him. And the first time we met was both turning up to play the show and going, “ahh, Adam’s done that thing again that he always does.” And then we worked out. we’re like, “Well, let’s just, you know … I know who you are and you know who I am, let’s see if we can just play a show together.” And so we ended up doing three hours of just all our favorite songs. And found we had so many of them in common.
And he’s a little bit older than you?
Yeah, he’s got 10 years [on me] or something.
… You guys did four albums together?
Three. Sad, but True: The Secret History of Country Music Songwriting. Yeah.
How did that whole project come about? At what point did you guys go from playing that first set together to that sort of collaboration?
Well he’s an extremely proactive person, and I’m not. So it came from him saying, “Why don’t we do this thing?” … And it was based around the ethos of that night. It’s like this drawing together of all these different parts of both of our musical histories and finding some synthesis. … The first day we met to talk about making that album, the first album, we’re sitting in a café with a piece of blue book in front of us and we’re writing things down. And I remember, he’d just written down, “ghosts of country music,” on this piece of paper. And then, we had a big earthquake that just struck out of nowhere.
At the time you guys were meeting?
Just at the time we were meeting, and it was a very, a really serious one, yeah. People died … and it was … the whole city was demolished, you know, to a degree so, so it was a pretty auspicious way to begin.
What year was that?
2011. And so … then we finished recording the first album exactly a year after, to the day after that first meeting, after, you know, a crazy year of dealing with a broken city. … And making a … we made like a charity album in between that with us and a whole bunch of friends, and then … But yeah, then a year later on, we had our first album out.
I remember it now. It was a big, big …
The whole city was destroyed, right?
Totally. The CBD was ruined. Speaking as a musician, 70 percent of the venues were gone.
Yeah, so it just turned into a … like a house party town.
Wow. So yeah, what happened after that? Did … have they been rebuilt since?
It’s still … no, like my mom’s house is still … and we’re seven years on now. Mom’s house is still being rebuilt slowly. It takes a long time to recover from something like that.
Yeah. And you still call Christchurch home?
Yeah. It’s the nearest thing I’ve got at the moment.
Yeah. Well, cause, yeah, you’re on tour …
Yeah. … as much as humanly possible. … [I get home] at Christmas, and probably get a few weeks there in June.
Yeah. So after that, you were playing down there still a lot and when … by that time had you toured America?
So when … you were collaborating with Delaney, did you, at that point, say, “This is what I’m doing for my life?”
No. There’s still no point. I don’t know. I’m not … I don’t … I’m not one for yardsticks. You know? It’s just sort of … I sort of go along with whatever’s happening.
What was your fallback if you wouldn’t be doing music?
Well, I went to University … in Christchurch. I stayed home around the time of the earthquake, so just afterwards, and studied history and I’m very passionate about New Zealand history and I’ve got an indigenous background, too, so I was studying Maori language.
… I don’t know a way to say this without sounding ignorant, but what tribe are you a part of?
Yeah, so the Maori people are sort of a general … in the same way that you’d say Native Americans. It’s just a general sort of list and record of tribes. That’s for simplicity’s sake.
Have you done any musical connection to those roots at all?
Yeah, there was … That’s another thread that was always running through my childhood, too. There’s a really strong … a lot of the sort of crooner-isms … that are in me are from that as well as the classical stuff. There’s a real unashamed openness to the singing style.
Are there any traditional songs that you play still?
I do from time to time, yeah … if it feels appropriate … or funnily inappropriate I’ll bust one out.
Give me an example of a funnily inappropriate time …
I made my girlfriend sing this one Maori song with me in Montreal last year. For no reason other than that we’d been singing … we’d like sing, tried to learn it around the house … and she just didn’t know any of the words. And she’s … and it’s all in just like two-part harmony the whole song, and she’s just like feverishly trying to phonetically read my lips. … And just [makes effort at doing an incantation of some sort]. Just like absolute gibberish coming out of her mouth and me just losing it and not being much better. But we were in Montreal, so we were just popping at each other.
Right. And she’s from New Zealand as well, right?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
And she’s also the subject of this …
… song. The whole album is, right?
And I need to hear the story about how on earth you approached her about singing on a song about breaking up with her.
Yeah. Well we … [Aldous Harding] and I have a musical history that extends back to when we were about 16, 17. And I don’t know. I guess we sort of … we fell in love through that. There was … We were with other people, and we … but that was our … I don’t know. It was our sort of place where we could connect with each other. So it was … and we didn’t get together until six years, six or seven years after that. So it was … that was such a strong thread anyway. And all throughout our relationship, there was this respect and understanding of what each other does and goes through. And yeah, and it was real … a real challenging and like artistically fruitful sort of dynamic to have. To be pushing each other, but quite hard … when you’re both treading the same sort of ground. So it was really … I didn’t feel weird about it at all. It’s very natural. Yeah, very natural sort of combination, and I’ve really just … I needed it. I think it was … I just needed her to … some part of me needed her to accept my version of events. You know? And she saw that, and whether or not she agrees with the sort of time behind the song, she was willing to come to the party.
Is there an answer song that you’re going to guest on for her?
No. You know, it’s this … I don’t know. We’re talking about doing other stuff together.
That’s funny. That’s like how everybody was wondering, like, “what’s Jay Z going to do after Lemonade [was possibly all about him], you know?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. It’s sort of this implied narrative, isn’t there?
Right. It’s the history of response songs or whatnot. But being in a relationship with somebody who is a songwriter, I’d imagine there are songs you can point to that you’re like, “That’s about me. That’s got to be about me.”
Yeah, I mean …
Or did you guys not .. did you discuss that sort of thing?
We never discussed it. You know? But like, I mean, I’ve tried to bring it up with her once, and she just gave me this look like, “Dude. Come on. What are you doing?” It’s … But we would like … that … I don’t want to … I don’t want to talk about her music. It doesn’t like … I don’t want to try and like put my needle on it, but we’re very much in each other’s lives and then, you know, and she made that incredible album [Party]. So that’s about a differently … it’s an interesting thing to listen to someone’s music and … Because we all do that with songs, right? We all go, “Oh, that’s, that’s about me.” It’s like … but to like really, I don’t know, it sort of throws a whole other kind of level on it.
I was always hoping there would be like a day, an appointed day, via social media or something where you would have to send songs you had written to everybody you’ve written about them. And it’d be like #SongAboutYou or something like that.
Wouldn’t that be amazing?
That’d be chaos. I think that would be …
It would be.
That would bring about the end of days, I think.
So [back to] your collaboration with Delaney, how did that wrap up or decide that … or did you guys keep it open and say, you know, maybe we’ll come back to this?
Yeah, there’s still an intention to keep it open and see what happens. We’re about to go on tour with each other in a couple of weeks … in Europe. Yeah. And we haven’t played together for a long time. But it just sort of … Delaney was going back to Europe to tour, and I … the opportunity and sort of desire to move to Melbourne, Australia came up with me and my girlfriend at the time, and I had the off … had an offer of management. Should I move there? And it just seemed like a natural step. I’d sort of wearied of post earthquake Christchurch, and I’d done a lot of touring up and down the country. It’s only so big, so Australia seemed like an obvious option for me at that point.
Right. … What is the difference in scene … from Christchurch to Melbourne? I mean, I imagine it’s huge, but as somebody who’s never been to either of those places … only read about them and listened to the music from the each place.
Yeah, well Melbourne’s about the same size as New Zealand, so it’s like … And it’s got … still … it’s still got one of the most … after all the touring I’ve done, it’s got one of the biggest and sort of most self-sustained music scenes I’ve seen. It was very eye-opening for me to go there and just have these … especially after the earthquakes, having all these venues on every corner, and there being a lot of really good infrastructure around it and internal support.
I always am curious when I speak to musicians from countries that I’ve never actually been to about … here I am in Boston and you’re in Boston right now, and you might have like picked up just listening to the radio like hearing tons of Aerosmith in this area. So who were the heroes of New Zealand? The only ones I can think of are like Split Enz, right?
Yeah. And Crowded House.
Right, Crowded House and the Finn Brothers.
The Finn Brothers, yeah. Yeah, there … I don’t know. It was … I was so caught up in my own little world, you know, of just dissecting all the stuff that and deducing the stuff that was coming to me. And then just people from my own … My peers, my immediate peers. A lot of … there’s a really strong sort of garage lo-fi scene from the ’80s with The Flying Nun records which was an incredible record label that, bands like The Clean. And Delaney’s [band] and The Chills. It’s just like a … yeah, the Dunedin sound as it’s called. That’s … that was sort of the … that’s very … it’s pretty underground.
And it couldn’t be further from the music that you do, right?
Yeah, yeah. Although, you know, I try and sort of bring it around from time to time. Yeah, there was … that was definitely … I was aware of them and really … and appreciated it, but it wasn’t a … didn’t sort of hit me in the same way that the stuff I was listening to was.
Right. And so you moved to Melbourne, and you and Delaney kind of put things on hold? And then how do you find these guys, the …
The Yarra Benders.
Yeah, I just wanted to make sure I pronounced it right.
Yeah, yeah. Yarra … I don’t know. It’s a weird one.
What does it mean?
That’s a … Yarra is a aborigine word, an Australian word, meaning it flows. It’s a … it’s the name of a river that runs through Melbourne. And we all lived around there. Well, three of us did. But yeah, so in terms of the band. Ben, the bass player, as I said, I’ve been singing with him since we were 12. So that’s since we started high school together. And Gus was … the local barmen at the Yarra Hotel. And I started a residency there, and by the second gig I had him playing drums behind me. Got bored of playing solo. And then, Dave who plays guitar … and violin, I knew from New Zealand and had toured with Delaney before. So yeah, so it was a … yeah, it was … I’m not very good at like auditioning strangers or anything.
Are any of the science teachers kicking themselves that they didn’t throw their hat in the ring?
Oh, I don’t think so. I think they’re both still teaching.
Simon who … yeah, the longest standing science teacher drummer… is playing, doing some really nice stuff. Playing good music, yeah. Well, he’s still playing drums for this girl named Laura Lee Lovely, and it’s really nice.
Alright. I’ll have to check it out. So you do the first record under your own name, and were those … I mean, how was the arrangement between you and the band as far as, “Guys, this is my thing rather than …”
It was tricky, you know, like going from … especially, you know, with Ben having been in the Unfaithful Ways which was a … like we were all obsessed with the band. So it was a sort of equal opportunity sort of thing with multiple songwriters. But I don’t know, I really just was starting to feel a real sense of self and self-direction, especially working with Delaney cause he was such a taskmaster of his own sort of product and drive. So it was … yeah, I think I just … I don’t know. Yeah, and I had had a manager that I met in New Zealand but lived in Melbourne, and so I moved to Melbourne with my manager and was playing a lot of … for the most part, a lot of solo shows for a long time. And then was like, “well, I need a band,” you know? So it was part of the open dialogue that that was what it was, I think.
Right. And those guys are playing on both of the albums, right?
Yeah, well the … Ben’s … Dave and Gus aren’t playing on the first one. It’s just Ben and a bunch of our friends. And like Aldous and Allen, and the second one was … yeah, we all just went off to California and … did that that way.
And you did that, this new album, was it just this past December?
Okay. I was going to say that is a quick turnaround.
Oh, yeah. No, things don’t happen that quickly. I wish.
So you do this heartbreaking break-up record and you turn it out pretty quickly, too …
Yeah. And both in the writing and the recording, it was a very dramatic and stressful and emotional couple of months.
I’d imagine doing these songs a year and change later, it seems like you’re at a happier place in your life.
Yeah, for sure. It’s … I felt happier once I wrote those songs. That was such a giving away, and I never used music like that until that album. It was … There was never a need, which I think is a bad thing, you know? I think it’s bad for writing and good for life, but to not have that need for tension. You know, like it’s … I don’t know, there’s like that German poet said, you got to … if there’s … if you don’t need to do it, then you shouldn’t do it all. Which I always thought was some neoromantic twaddle. But I can see the fruits of it now.
Right. And in this solo phase, you never do dip back and play any Unfaithful Ways songs, do you?
No. … Every now and then, I think about it, but then it’s … but it’s only some sort of silly joke.
Right. Well, how did you kind of arrive at this sound that … which is so distinctly different from the band sound?
I think it … it’s just through just constant playing and just subtle shifts that just happen gig and after gig and day after day. It’s really hard to put your finger on, but like I remember last year coming back to Christchurch and playing a hometown gig for the first one for a year or so, and one of my good friends coming up and saying, “The way you’re playing ‘Dark Child’ was amazing. It’s really … it’s way over the top and completely different.” And I obviously had no idea that it had changed at all. It’s such a sort of silent shift that goes on for me.
Yeah. That’s one of … that was interesting. I have this game I play with my friends where we’ll just like be on instant message format and like one of us will name a band and the other will say, “Alright. I think their top song on Spotify has got to be _________, and it’s going to be ______ many million.”
But does it surprise you that “Dark Child” is one of the most popular songs?
Not really, no. I mean I didn’t write that song. … That was written by a friend of mine in Christchurch. It was such a good song. I just knew it was a … and the way I just sort of … the way I felt to sing it, it just felt good and it felt like I was … I had a straight line to the heart somehow. … and it’s really nice having playing a song that’s written by a friend of yours and who doesn’t really play much.
Right. It … so this friend doesn’t play out?
No, no. He’s a nurse.
Did he ever record a version that’s out there?
There’s like this one version of him playing it on the guitar, like on like Vimeo or something.
How did it come that you would … how did you come to approach him and realize that you wanted to do that song?
I don’t know. It was a mix of things. It was … I just didn’t have enough songs for my album for starters. And we’d … I don’t know. We’re really good friends, and we’re always playing around Christchurch, and it just … I don’t know. I think just things were … I was really put … making a push for it musically, and it just seemed like the right thing to do to a degree, and I just wanted that song.
Did you do anything different enough so you could get a co-writer credit?
Check this out. This is the most business-like shark thing I’ve ever done. I’ll probably get in trouble for this, too. I’m going to say it anyway. I bought him out of 10 percent of the song for $250. So that I could submit it for a New Zealand Public Funding application. And got the funding! And it was like, the most sharky thing I’ve ever done in my life.
Ah, it’s not that bad.
I mean it’s … I think it’s fine. I think it’s actually within the agreement, but it was a bit dodgy.
Right. I mean, you hear … like who was the guy who wrote “Breathless,” Otis Blackwell, I think? Yeah, and he wrote like all of Elvis’ hits. And somebody said like, “Man, you’re letting Elvis get credit on these songs.” And he’s like, “Well, 50 percent of something is better than 0 percent of nothing.” You know?
Yeah, well, yeah, it’s a pretty mercenary way of looking at it but …
But he’s getting royalty checks [for 90 percent, rather than 50 percent]…
So you’re in this phase of your career, you’re doing the solo thing. By now, you must realize this is a career, right? Or are you still …
You know, yeah, I guess, you know, it’s … I don’t have a job. Or not any other job I should say. But, by the time … by about a year into living in Melbourne, it was … there was no room for anything else, so it was, yeah.
Right. And over this time since the album, have you guys been working on new stuff for another release?
No, it’s … yeah, I haven’t written anything since …
No, not a thing.
What are you going to do?
I don’t know. That remains to be seen. I didn’t between the … my two albums, I didn’t write anything at all either. … There were heaps of ideas in my head, and now I’ve got ideas but I’m pretty superstitious about committing things to paper.
So do you think that it might not have been … it sounds like it was a rush of inspiration that you got all those songs out in this album. But there might have been some level of them being ready at the dam about to burst?
Yeah. It’s a tricky thing to try and work out, this subconscious stuff but…
If you went in to a studio now with like, “Okay, you’ve got to make another record.” Is that how it would work, do you think?
I’d like to spend more time making a record. I like being in the studio. Because I’m like … we did this one in 10 days, and we did the last one in probably I think less. To actually spend a couple of months or something, yeah. Just with just demoing and then slowly building things.
Do you feel like you’ve written your legacy song yet? You know, the song that people will remember you by?
No. There’s no accounting for what people will grab onto.
What’s the last song in your set?
It’s Screamin’ Jay Hawkins song, “Portrait of a Man.”
What’s the last original song in your set?
At the moment, it’s the one before that which is “Love is a Terrible Thing.” Yeah. Which is just … I don’t know. It just sort of works well with me playing the piano and getting to be a little jazz standardy-sounding song. But you know, I think that song I do with Aldous Harding, “Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore” is … It’s the one that was the most edifying. It’s the one that I actually learned from, from writing, and feel … And I feel that giving expression to something that I can’t express using ordinary language, and that’s … that’s the closet … yeah, that’s the closest thing to success I’ve felt as a songwriter.
That’s great. I feel like it is evident in that song that there’s like, there are chord changes that like don’t need to happen, but they do happen and they make it that much better. It’s like the … like
Going from major to minor, yeah. I was listening to a lot of Paul McCartney I think that was.
Listening to the new album, like one thing … that one song that I kept thinking of, and I don’t know why but was “Wicked Game” [by Chris Isaak].
Does that play into your background at all?
Yeah, yeah. That song is a … I don’t know. It’s something of an archetype for me.
It is? Okay!
So I wasn’t way off.
No, not at all. It’s … there’s that mix of nostalgia and … but that directness, too. It’s using old materials for a new and direct message to someone.
Right. Yeah, I like that description of “Wicked Game” kind of also doubling as what you do. Kind of an older ways of saying something new.
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Learning how to write a compelling screenplay is the primary goal of all successful screenwriters. But correct screenplay formatting is also key to the profession. It can seem intimidating for those just starting out, but it’s actually simple once you understand how to use formatting standards and avoid common pitfalls.
The following provides an overview of the most important parts of screenplay formatting. They are important to master to demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to doing the job correctly.
Screenplay Formatting Basics
These are all discussed in much greater detail as part of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screenwriting degree program.
Screenplays require Courier font at size 12. Over the years, people in the film and TV industry have chosen this size and font for readability. It also gives a reasonable way to guess the length of the movie (at this font and size, about one screenplay page is one minute of screen time).
Page numbers are always placed at the top of the page, flush to the right margin, with a period after the number. Only the title page and first page have no number.
The top margin is set at one inch, as is the right margin. The bottom margin is set at a quarter of an inch and the left margin is set at 1.5 inches.
The first words of any screenplay are “FADE IN,” which indicates the start of the film/TV show. Every scene then gets a new heading. Each one starts with either “EXT” (exterior) or “INT” (interior), the location and the time of day. An example:
INT. THE CASTLE DUNGEON – NIGHT
Action refers to the words that describe what takes place in the scene. Writers describe action in the present tense, including only what is seen or heard. Example:
A woman enters the dungeon carrying a stake and hammer. A coffin sits in the middle of the room. Behind her, a young man carries a vial and frightened look.
Characters and Dialogue
Writers place dialogue in a centered format, with the speaker’s name above it in all caps. The format for dialogue is 1.5 inches from the left and right margins.
Dialogue sometimes has parentheticals to explain how a line is spoken (excited, mocking, pensive, etc.), but writers should use these rarely. If action is interrupted, the dialogue cuts off with “CONT’D.” Also, if dialogue runs from one page to the next, the word “MORE” is centered below the dialogue. Writers designate characters who speak with “OS.”
Now, open the casket and I’ll drive a stake through his heart.
No, you open the casket and I’ll douse him with this Holy Water.
You know I can hear you in here, right?
Title Pages and Binding
Writers should give every script a title page and binding. Rules to keep in mind include:
- The title page is the first page. Write the title in 12-point Courier.
- Do not add images or graphics to the title page
- Write the title in all capital letters
- Place “By (Your Name)” in mixed case below the title
- Place contact information in the bottom right corner, including members in the Writer’s Guild
- The script should be three-hole punched and bound by the top and bottom holes with round-head brass fasteners.
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The law in New york permits anyone who has been injured by another to bring a lawsuit for compensation. This law originated from common law and goes back hundreds of years. In fact in some religions there is evidence that this type of law goes back thousands of years. It makes good common sense. If another person causes you harm, you are entitled to obtain money to pay for your medical expenses, your lost earnings, your future lost earnings, the damage to your property, and of course, compensation for the pain and suffering you endured.
First of all, most cities/counties have legal zoning laws which ban home business’s unless you apply and are approved for a variance. If you are only doing a few cakes a week then the expenses of having a legal baking facility may not be sensible for you. On the other hand, if you intend on having starting a cake business from home for real versus a money making hobby there are a few things you should do.
Even my marriage suffered during this trying time. There was virtually no productive communication between my husband and myself. He called me on his way home from work simply to gauge my mood. He always wondered what he would find to greet him upon returning home from a long day. Would he find his chipper young wife dashing about putting the final touches on dinner, while finishing up the homework with the kids? Maybe tonight would be a bad one. He would enter our home to find me laying on the couch with the kids warming up a bowl of Spaghetti Os in the microwave.
Some experts talk about running water being safer than still water, but studies have found lake water to be among the cleanest because the ultraviolet rays of the sun kill bacteria near the surface. When taking water from a lake or pond, take water under the surface, but near the surface. Check the rate of water that is flowing into and out of the lake. Are there any stock animals or other animals that could make the water impure?
Caregivers can be hired through an agency or privately. Some advantages to an agency are that caregivers are pre-trained and screened, their benefits are paid for, and there is back-up in case they don’t show up. They have a supervisor who should be monitoring the care they provide. One disadvantage is the caregiver receives only a portion of the money that you pay. A second is loyalty may be more to the agency than to you.
Needles should not be re-used; not only for health reasons but also because after a needle is used once it becomes dull and does not pierce the skin as it should. This could leave choppy or uneven lines. Most people do not know the proper procedure for operating sterilizing equipment correctly and blindly use contaminated hardware on their customers. It is imperative that a hospital grade autoclave be used in the sterilizing technique. It is also necessary that this piece of equipment be tested regularly to ensure that it is functioning on optimum levels necessary for sterilization as per your local health department.
Water-borne pathogens are disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and protozoa you can get from impure water. Protozoa are hard-shelled, single-cell parasites, or cysts, that range from 2 to 15 microns in size. The giardia lamblia cyst is one of the most common water-borne parasites in the United States. Cryptosporidium is also a protozoa, and cryptosporidiosis exhibits symptoms similar to giardiasis, including diarrhea, fatigue, fever, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting. Bacteria are smaller than protozoa, and range in size from .2 to 10 microns. They include E. coli and salmonella. Viruses are even smaller at .004 to .1 microns, and carry diseases like hepatitis.
Boiling is the oldest and most basic way to purify water. A rolling boil will destroy any pathogens. You can kill microorganisms at sustained heat that is less than a boil, but it’s difficult to measure in the field. Make sure the water is actually boiling. A rolling boil is big bubbles that shake the pan, not a few tiny bubbles on the bottom of the pan. To be safe, bring the water to a rolling boil for 3 to 5 minutes. As a general rule, add one minute of boiling time for each 1,000 feet of elevation above sea level. If you’re using the water for cooking, there’s no extra time, fuel weight, or cost involved. But boiling water for drinking is slow and tedious, and adds to the weight of the fuel in your pack. The real weight of boiling water is the weight of the extra fuel you need to carry. | <urn:uuid:d5ec4368-0f2b-4849-ae55-b61d95b7d88b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://onlinepharmacypill.com/breast-cancer-awareness-month-2009-education-and-information-events-part-2/ | 2023-10-04T20:37:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.962538 | 973 |
Chilkat Protector, 2020
About the object
In this instance, the centuries-old, traditional Chilkat art of weaving and the COVID-19 pandemic converge. Her face mask termed “Chilkat Protector”, made by the Tlingit artist Lily Hope from Juneau, is an artistic and historical witness to the response to the global pandemic as well as a symbol of indigenous resistance: "In the future people will know we were here, we took care of each other, we survived." (Author: Lily Hope, 2020). | <urn:uuid:35b88203-230f-4481-a6a1-9308273e84f3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://onlinesammlung.freiburg.de/index.php/en/object/Face-mask%20-%20Lily-Hope%20-%20Chilkat-Protector/42905B366875479B960FA59DE6BA72CD | 2023-10-04T19:19:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.955366 | 119 |
Are you looking to brighten up your kitchen but unsure of how to paint wood kitchen cabinets? Updating the look of your kitchen can be the perfect project for the home improvement novice.
You can update the room’s look without having to replace appliances or replace cabinets. Painting wood kitchen cabinets is a great way to refresh the room without having to remove the existing materials in the space.
While it may seem like a simple task, there are several tips and tricks you should know if you’re looking to get a great look. If you’re wondering how to paint wood kitchen cabinets, this guide can help.
Start by Sanding Your Cabinets
This will help the paint to adhere better and will also help to create a smooth surface. You can use a hand sander or an electric sander, but if you’re not experienced with either, it’s best to hire a professional. Once you’ve sanded the cabinets, you’ll want to wipe them down with a damp cloth to remove any dust.
Choose the Right Type of Paint
You can achieve a professional-looking paint job on your wooden kitchen cabinets like a pro by taking the time to select the right type of paint. For the job, you’ll want to choose a durable, high-quality paint that is specifically designed for cabinets.
You’ll also want to select a paint that has a semi-gloss or high-gloss finish for the best results. With the right type of paint, your cabinets will look like new again in no time.
Prime Your Cabinets
This will help to create an even surface for the paint to adhere to and will also help to prevent any potential bleed-through of the wood’s existing finish.
When priming, use a good quality primer specifically designed for use on cabinets. Apply the primer evenly and allow it to dry completely before painting.
Paint Your Cabinets
Paint your cabinets like a pro by first sanding them down to create a smooth surface. Apply a coat of primer and let it dry completely. Once the primer is dry, begin painting your cabinets with a brush or roller, using even strokes.
Let the paint dry completely before adding a second coat, if necessary. Apply a clear sealant to protect your newly painted cabinets.
Reface Your Kitchen Cabinets
The average cost of cabinet refacing can vary based on the type of cabinets you have, the type of refacing you want, and the company you choose. If you have a small kitchen, you can expect to pay less than $6,500.
If you have a large kitchen, you can expect to pay more than $6,500. There are many companies that offer cabinet refacing services, so it is important to do your research before choosing one.
Learn How to Paint Wood Kitchen Cabinets
In conclusion, if you want to learn how to paint wood kitchen cabinets then you should follow the tips and tricks mentioned in this article. With a little bit of patience and practice.
Overall, painting your wood kitchen cabinets can be a rewarding and relatively easy do-it-yourself project. With proper preparation and painting techniques, your cabinets can look like new again.
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
An individual has a protracted history of coercing, taking advantage of, or abusing the rights of others. Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) patients can be clever, endearing, and entertaining, but they can also deceive and take advantage of others. People with ASPD seem cold and don’t express regret for their deeds. When acting hastily, destructively, and dangerously, a person with the disease may not feel wrong about their activities, even if they cause harm to others.
Antisocial personality disorder is a psychiatric condition in which people who have it show disrespect for others. People with ASPD may breach the law or hurt those around them physically or emotionally. They could ignore the repercussions or decline to accept responsibility for their conduct. One of the various personality disorders is ASPD. Personality problems affect an individual’s thoughts and behaviors.
To describe ASPD, the words “sociopath” or “sociopathy” are occasionally employed. Healthcare professionals do not use these phrases as clinical diagnoses. However, there are similarities between sociopathy and antisocial personality disorder, such as a general lack of conscience. Differentiating between various medical illnesses with the same symptoms is a differential diagnosis. Your healthcare practitioner must give the correct diagnosis because some disorders can mimic ASPD. These conditions include:
- Mood swings and manipulative behavior are symptoms of borderline personality disorder.
- An exaggerated perception of one’s own importance, or narcissistic personality disorder.
- Addiction to alcohol or drugs or a condition involving substance abuse
There is no method to stop ASPD. However, therapy may prevent the emergence of ASPD in adulthood if the behavior problem is identified early in childhood. Antisocial personality disorder cannot be cured. Most people manage the disease for the rest of their lives. But you can manage some features of the condition with medicine and therapy. With the correct care, you can change your behavior and lessen the harm you cause to those around you. Long-term management of ASPD requires maintaining supportive networks of friends and family.
A blood test or imaging examination cannot diagnose ASPD. A medical professional will review your medical history, do a physical exam, and evaluate your symptoms. You might visit a medical professional with expertise in mental health issues. A licensed psychiatrist or psychologist assesses the way you act. They search for trends in:
- Disrespect for other people’s rights
- Selections are hastily taken before taking the consequences into account.
- Foolish or careless behavior
Causes and Symptoms:
People are unique because of their unique combination of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or personalities. It concerns how people see themselves, perceive, comprehend, and relate to the outside environment. Childhood is when personalities are formed. Environmental factors, experiences, and inherited genes most likely influence it. Antisocial personality disorder’s specific source is unknown, although
- Genes may predispose you to developing antisocial personality disorder, and stressful life events, particularly neglect and abuse, may hasten the condition’s emergence.
- The way the brain works may have changed due to brain growth.
Antisocial personality disorder manifestations frequently involve:
- Disregard for right and wrong.
- Lying to get an advantage over others.
- Not being considerate of or attentive to others.
- Leveraging charisma or cleverness to influence people for one’s benefit or amusement
- Possessing an inferiority mentality while being highly judgmental.
- Experiencing legal problems, especially when doing anything illegal.
- Being threatening, violent, combative, or hostile to others.
- Not feeling sorry for harming other individuals.
- Taking dangerous risks without considering their own or others’ welfare.
- Behaving carelessly or failing to fulfill their contractual or other commitments.
- Violence is directed at both people and animals.
- Property damage.
- Deceit and lying
- Serious infraction of the law.
Risk Factors and Complications:
Antisocial personality disorder appears to be more likely to develop when certain conditions exist, including:
- A childhood conduct disorder.
- Family records regarding personality issues or psychological disorders such as antisocial personality disorder
- Being maltreated or neglected as a child.
- Turbulent or aggressive relationships with family members throughout puberty.
- Compared to women, men tend to be more prone to experience antisocial personality disorder.
The following are possible complications and issues brought on by antisocial personality disorder:
- Kid or marital abuse or negligence
- Problems with drugs or alcohol.
- Being locked up or in prison.
- Either making a murderous or suicide attempt.
- Having additional psychological disorders such as anxiety or depression.
- Issues with money, education, or society.
- Dying young, frequently as a result of violence.
Homeopathic Treatment for Antisocial Personality Disorder:
These homeopathic treatments for antisocial personality disorder are listed below.
- Ignatia Amara may be helpful for a sensitive person stressed out due to antisocial personality disorder, loss, disappointment, criticism, loneliness, or any other stressful emotional situation. Other signs include a protective demeanor, frequent sighs, and mood swings. The individual could suddenly start crying or laughing. This cure is frequently used when one experiences cramping pains in the back or abdomen and headaches that feel like a nail has been driven into the side of the head.
- Naja Mentals refers to the dualistic experience of becoming divided into two and possessing two wills. A strong sense of obligation, a struggle between higher and lower natures, and a sense of failure. The delusion he has experienced causes him to linger over unreal problems that involve the dualities of doing wrong and experiencing wrong—fear of the rain and being abandoned cause timidity.
- Calcarea Carbonica is typically recommended for trustworthy, solid individuals who start feeling overwhelmed by a physical condition or excessive labor and fear a collapse. When weary, their thoughts can be clouded and disorganized, heightening their anxiety.
- Additional remedies that might be used for antisocial personality disorder situations include lachesis, apis, cannabis sativa, aurum met, meliotus, spongia, hyoscyamus, derris pinnata, staphysagria, opium, Agaricus, Bovista, tellurium, gelsemium, bryonia, etc.
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Objective To measure medium-term outcomes and determine the predictors of mortality in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) both during and after hospitalisation in a resource-limited South-East Asian setting.
Methods From February 2013 to December 2014, we conducted a prospective observational cohort study of 477 patients admitted to Makassar Cardiac Center, Indonesia, with acute coronary syndrome and stable CAD. We actively obtained data on clinical outcomes and after-discharge management until April 2017. Multivariable Cox proportional hazard analysis was performed to examine predictors for our primary outcome, all-cause mortality.
Results From hospital admission, patients were followed over a median of 18 (IQR 6–36) months; in total 154 (32.3%) patients died. More patients with acute myocardial infarction died in the hospital compared with patients with unstable and stable angina (p=0.002). Over the total follow-up, there was a difference in mortality between non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (n=41, 48.2%), ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (n=65, 30.8%), unstable angina (n=18, 26.5%) and stable coronary artery disease (n=30, 26.5%) groups (p=0.007). The independent predictors of all-cause mortality were hyperglycaemia on admission (HR 1.55 (95% CI 1.12 to 2.14), p=0.008), heart failure/Killip class ≥2 (HR 2.50 (95% CI 1.76 to 3.56), p<0.001), estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min (HR 1.77 (95% CI 1.26 to 2.50), p=0.001), no revascularisation (percutaneous coronary intervention/coronary artery bypass grafting) (HR 2.38 (95% CI 1.31 to 4.33), p=0.005) and poor adherence to after-discharge medications (HR 10.28 (95% CI 5.52 to 19.16), p<0.001). Poor medication adherence predicted postdischarge mortality and did so irrespective of underlying CAD diagnosis (p interaction=0.88).
Conclusions Patients with CAD in a poor South-East Asian setting experience high in-hospital and medium-term mortality. The initial severity of the disease, lack of access to guidelines-recommended therapy and poor adherence to after-discharge medications are the main drivers for excess mortality. Improved access to early and late hospital care and patient education should be prioritised for better survival.
- coronary artery disease
- all-cause mortality
- adherence to medications
- risk factors
- quality of care and outcomes
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- coronary artery disease
- all-cause mortality
- adherence to medications
- risk factors
- quality of care and outcomes
What is already known about this subject?
Registry data on cardiovascular diseases and deaths in the low-income and middle-income countries are lacking.
Previous studies have suggested that traditional risk factors and adverse clinical presentation on admission were all independent predictors of cardiovascular death.
Evidence showed that well-established traditional risk factors in Western and high-income countries play a similar role in cardiovascular mortality in the South-East Asian region.
What does this study add?
Mortality both during and after hospitalisation is unacceptably high in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) in Indonesia; after the total follow-up (median 18 (IQR 6–36) months), 32.3% of the patients died.
In-hospital and total medium-term mortality differed between the underlying diseases (higher in non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) than other diagnosis groups), with p=0.002 and p=0.007, respectively.
The initial severity of the disease, lack of access to guidelines-recommended therapy and poor adherence to after-discharge medications are the main drivers for excess medium-term mortality.
Poor adherence to medications predicted after-discharge mortality and did so irrespective of underlying CAD diagnosis (p interaction=0.88).
How might this impact on clinical practice?
This study provides a general picture of risk stratification for clinical practitioners to recognise patients with CAD with poor prognosis in a resource-limited South-East Asian setting, particularly in Indonesia.
Hospitalisation is an important window of opportunity to address both in-hospital and, largely as a consequence, longer term survival in patients with CAD.
Optimising medication adherence and lifestyle adjustment, irrespective of the underlying CAD diagnosis, will likely help reduce excess CAD mortality.
The rate of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death is substantially higher in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) than in high-income countries.1 It is estimated that globally, more than 80% of cardiovascular deaths occur in LMICs.1 Half of the world’s CVD burden is expected to occur in Asia.2 Also, the prevalence of heart failure is higher in South-East Asian countries than in the rest of the world.3 The WHO reported that in South-East Asian populations, the prevalence of CVD risk factors in young adults is high as is the rate of premature death (age <60 years).4 Despite the alarming increase of cardiovascular deaths in these regions, identification of risk factors associated with medium-term mortality in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) in the resource-limited South-East Asian countries is poorly documented. This is particularly true for Indonesia with its 260 million inhabitants, which has a poor healthcare infrastructure, resulting in a lack of registration of CVD and death.
Epidemiological studies have shown that risk factors for recurrent non-fatal and fatal CAD resemble risk factors for primary events.5 Several studies have suggested that the unmodifiable or uncontrollable traditional CVD risk factors (eg, older age,6 diabetes mellitus5 6 or hyperglycaemia,7 smoking,5 and systolic blood pressure8), as well as adverse clinical profiles on hospital admission,6 8 were all independent predictors of CVD deaths. Yet these previous studies were conducted in Western populations with supposedly optimal follow-up treatment and disease management. There is substantial evidence to assume that traditional risk factors that are well-established in high-income countries play a similar role in CVD mortality in the South-East Asian region. However, both different levels of exposure to such risk factors and other additional factors may explain local excess mortality. Therefore, we questioned if predictors of mortality, particularly modifiable factors, in patients admitted to the hospital for CAD are different in the South-East Asian setting. This is the first study to fully report on medium-term mortality after hospital discharge in Indonesia. We conducted a prospective cohort study of patients with CAD in Makassar to evaluate medium-term clinical outcomes and to investigate what factors particularly impact on all-cause mortality in patients with CAD during and after hospitalisation, in a country with limited infrastructural, financial and human resources.
In this prospective observational cohort study, we included 477 consecutive patients with CAD who presented between February 2013 and December 2014 at Makassar Cardiac Center, Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital, one of the two public cardiac referral centres in East Indonesia. This cardiac centre mainly serves the 9.5 million South Sulawesi population and also other regions inside and outside Sulawesi island. The catchment area of Makassar Cardiac Center is shown in figure 1.
Patients were included if they had been clinically diagnosed with CAD, defined as acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or stable coronary artery disease (SCAD). ACS was defined as unstable angina (UA), non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) or ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).9 10 SCAD or stable angina included prior ACS, prior coronary revascularisation or known significant CAD on angiography without revascularisation.11 To enrol as a participant, all eligible patients signed written informed consent. We excluded all fatal patients who immediately died at the emergency department or intensive cardiovascular care unit (ICCU) before giving informed consent and all patients with normal coronary angiography (CAG) (defined as 0% lumen stenosis in all coronary vessels).12 The flow chart of the study population is presented in figure 2.
Data collection and follow-up
On hospital admission, we obtained baseline clinical data from medical records and questionnaire interviews. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, dietary pattern, family history of CVD and premature sudden death at age <60 years13 and clinical profiles were all obtained.
Prospectively collected clinical data on physical examination covered electrocardiography, echocardiography, CAG and laboratory tests including cardiac enzymes. In-hospital management and at-discharge medications were also recorded. Plasma glucose, lipid profiles, uric acid, and renal and liver functions were measured within 24 hours of hospital admission following a minimum 8-hour fast in all participants. All blood samples were analysed in the hospital laboratory using standardised methods. Hyperglycaemia on admission was defined as fasting plasma glucose >7.7 mmol/L on hospital admission.7
The endpoint in this study was all-cause mortality. We actively collected these data during hospitalisation, at 30 days, 6 months and 12 months, and yearly up to 3 years or the end of follow-up period on 30 April 2017. During home visits or phone call interviews, research nurses recorded the dates and causes of participants’ deaths. However, the cause of death was not specified, largely due to the lack of proper death records in Indonesia, with most of the deaths occurring suddenly at home.
We obtained self-reported data on postdischarge management, including adherence to medications (yes/no), names or types of medications, as well as lifestyle modifications. This included smoking cessation (yes/no) and dietary habit improvement, that is, restriction from salt/monosodium glutamate-containing food and fatty/deep-fried food (yes/no). At 30-day follow-up, we collected data on medications from all survivors (n=406) and smoking status of active smokers at baseline (n=108). Meanwhile, data on dietary changes were collected at 3 years or at the end of study follow-up (n=316).
Categorical variables were expressed as numbers (percentage), and continuous variables as mean±SD. Skewed data were presented as median (Q1–Q3). Baseline characteristics, clinical presentations and management in hospital and after discharge were tabulated by ACS (STEMI, NSTEMI and UA) and non-ACS (SCAD).
We constructed a Kaplan-Meier curve to depict the cumulative incidence of all-cause mortality among patients with CAD. Follow-up time was defined as the time from date of hospital admission to death or censoring, until the end of study follow-up. The survival times of participants who had moved, who had given an incorrect address, and who, for other reasons, were unreachable via telephone or home visit were censored at the last date that they were known to be still alive. Survival times of participants who were still alive at the end of follow-up were censored on 30 April 2017.
Multivariable Cox regression analysis was performed to estimate HRs for all selected predictors of medium-term, all-cause mortality among patients with CAD. A 95% CI not including 1, corresponding to a two-sided p value <0.05, was considered statistically significant. We performed all statistical analyses with SPSS V.23.0.
Among 477 patients hospitalised with CAD, a total of 347 (72.7%) were male and the mean age was 58.2±10.8 years.
Table 1 shows the baseline characteristics of patients with ACS (STEMI, NSTEMI and UA) and SCAD. Patients with ACS were relatively younger, had higher plasma glucose, lower income and educational attainment levels, and were more often current smokers compared with patients with SCAD. More than half (51.2%) of our patients were coming from outside Makassar city: 121 (25.4%) patients lived between 20 and 100 km from the hospital; 48 (10.1%) between 100 and 200 km; and 75 (15.7%) more than 200 km.
The clinical profiles and in-hospital treatments per diagnosis are presented in table 2. A total of 358 patients (75.1%) had a history of hypertension, particularly the NSTEMI and UA groups. The STEMI group had the shortest time interval between angina onset and hospital admission (24 (IQR 7–48) hours), compared with the other groups. Duration of hospitalisation and time from admission to intervention were significantly shorter in the SCAD group than in the ACS group. Of 211 patients with STEMI, only 10 (4.7%) underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and 13 (6.2%) received thrombolysis for early reperfusion, and 30 (14.2%) underwent elective PCI or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Adherence to medications and lifestyle adjustments after hospital discharge in all survivors is cross-tabulated in table 3. Of 406 survivors in the first 30 days, only 44.1% then adhered to after-discharge medications. At 30-day follow-up, more than half of the survivors had improved their lifestyles by quitting smoking, and implementing low-cholesterol and low-sodium diet.
In table 4, we estimated the fully adjusted Cox regression models for medication adherence as predictor of mortality, both within the subgroups of the types of diagnosed CAD and for separate sections of follow-up. Adherence was significantly associated with mortality in all CAD subgroups, and both for total follow-up and for follow-up after hospital discharge. Formal testing with an interaction term medication adherence × type of CAD diagnosis in a fully adjusted model with all patients showed no statistically significant interaction (p=0.88).
Over the whole follow-up period, a total of 154 (32.3%) participants had died. The mean age of the deceased patients was 60.8 years. Cumulative mortality differed between the categories: NSTEMI (48.2%), STEMI (30.8%), UA (26.5%) and SCAD (26.5%) (see figure 3). Figure 4 shows Kaplan-Meier curves for short-term and medium-term mortality with considerably higher rates in patients with NSTEMI compared with other CAD diagnoses (p=0.001 and p=0.037, respectively).
The forest plot of multivariable HRs for medium-term mortality among patients with CAD is shown in figure 5. The independent predictors of medium-term, all-cause mortality of patients with CAD were hyperglycaemia on admission (HR 1.55 (95% CI 1.12 to 2.14), p=0.008), concomitant heart failure or Killip class ≥2 (HR 2.50 (95% CI 1.76 to 3.56), p<0.001), reduced renal function (estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL/min; HR 1.77 (95% CI 1.26 to 2.50), p=0.001), absence of revascularisation (PCI or CABG) (HR 2.38 (95% CI 1.31 to 4.33), p=0.005) and poor adherence to medications (HR 10.28 (95% CI 5.52 to 19.16), p<0.001).
Seven (1.5%) participants were lost to follow-up. The median of total follow-up was 18 (IQR 6–36) months.
The main finding of our unique cohort is that mortality both during hospitalisation and after hospital discharge in Indonesia is high in patients with CAD. During the whole follow-up period (median 18 (IQR 6–36) months), 154 (32.3%) patients died. Many patients presented with poor clinical conditions (ie, hyperglycaemia, concomitant heart failure/Killip class ≥2 and reduced renal function) and had difficult access to guidelines-recommended therapy (ie, untreated with early thrombolysis or primary PCI for ACS) during admission. Poor adherence to medications plays a significant role in mortality irrespective of underlying CAD diagnosis, particularly after hospital discharge. Although not formally tested, the same probably holds for lack of lifestyle adjustments.
The rates of mid-term mortality of acute and non-acute CAD in a low-income to middle-income Indonesian population were substantially higher compared with high-income or Western populations: for example 30.8% of patients with STEMI from our study vs 7.1% from a 3-year follow-up study of patients with STEMI in UK.6 Another study from Australia with a 4-year mean follow-up observed an overall 10% all-cause mortality from patients with ACS and SCAD treated with PCI.14
Studies from the Western world usually focus on the more traditional risk factors such as age,6 diabetes mellitus,5 6 systolic blood pressure,8 as well as adverse clinical profiles such as higher Killip class.6 8 It is established that the presence of hyperglycaemia on admission in non-diabetic patients was associated with an increased risk of 1-year mortality, similar to those with diabetes, even after correction for the use of guidelines-recommended treatment.7 Higher Killip class is an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality in patients with STEMI and non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome.15 A meta-analysis16 and a 16-year follow-up study in the USA17 suggest that renal insufficiency (eGFR <60 mL/min) is a significant predictor of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality in general populations, including increased mortality after ACS18 or PCI.19
This explains the increased immediate mortality during hospitalisation observed in this cohort, independent from the lack of revascularisation. Unsurprisingly, in our study, patients with NSTEMI with poorer clinical profiles, greater prevalence of comorbidities, longer time intervals from admission to intervention, poorer adherence to after-discharge medications, and were less likely to undergo diagnostic CAG and elective PCI/CABG had the worst outcomes and considerably higher mortality rate compared with patients with STEMI, UA and SCAD (figure 4). A previous study also confirmed that cardiac mortality and outcomes were independently worse in patients with NSTEMI treated with PCI compared with those with stable angina, while the long-term outcomes of patients following PCI for STEMI were favourable, with similar outcomes as those with stable angina.20 Patients presenting with NSTEMI often have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular comorbidities compared with patients with STEMI,20–22 and therefore the presence of such unmeasured confounders has been suggested to contribute to the adverse outcomes of the NSTEMI group.
We found that disease-related and patient-related predictors of all-cause mortality of patients with CAD in Indonesia were comparable with the predictors in high-income or Western populations. This study emphasises the difference in disease management due to lack of access to guidelines-recommended therapies and poor compliance to medication and lifestyle corrections. Particularly in Indonesia, financial and administrative barriers, transport difficulties, poor education and low awareness of the symptoms do play a role in delaying patients to get immediate reperfusion, as well as after-discharge medications for secondary prevention.
Due to local circumstances, transfer and admission of patients from remote areas to cardiac centres or hospitals with cardiac facilities in the city of Makassar is difficult. These situations most likely also exist in other traffic-clogged metropolitan areas in Indonesia. Apart from delayed access making a primary intervention futile, there was a considerably longer time lapse than the timeline for early reperfusion of <120 min recommended by guidelines23: an average of 24 hours for STEMI and 30 hours for NSTEMI (see table 2). Nevertheless, we found that the prolonged delays from first onset to hospital admission were insignificantly associated with higher medium-term, all-cause mortality in Indonesia (see figure 5). The plausible reason is that longer time delay from onset to admission and intervention was mostly associated with immediate in-hospital mortality, primarily in patients with acute myocardial infarction, that is, STEMI and NSTEMI (figure 3). Accordingly, the rate of in-hospital mortality of patients with ACS in our study (12.6%) was also higher than that of the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events study from 94 hospitals in 14 countries in Europe, North and South America, Australia, and New Zealand (4.9%).8
Patients undergoing PCI for ACS are known to have poorer short-term outcomes compared with stable CAD undergoing elective PCI.14 This is in line with our finding that 12.6% of patients with ACS and 5.3% of patients with SCAD died immediately after admission (p=0.029). A study from a high-income country also showed higher rates of in-hospital and medium-term, all-cause mortality in patients with ACS compared with SCAD (3% vs 0% and 13% vs 7%, respectively).14 However, a recent systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials has highlighted that when compared with optimal medical therapy, PCI treatment did not reduce the risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or repeat revascularisation in patients with stable CAD.24
At our cardiac centre, patients with ACS rarely underwent early invasive (ie, diagnostic angiography with intent to perform revascularisation) and ischaemia-guided strategies, while the majority of patients with stable CAD underwent elective PCI. Although an investment in infrastructure for early invasive and ischaemia-guided strategies seems expensive and cumbersome, improved adherence to guidelines for early intervention may result in a quick win of improved in-hospital and 30-day survival.
In this study, we found that adherence to medications of all survivors was lower compared with a large systematic review in resource-limited settings (44.1% vs 57.5%).25 The factors that were considered to be attributable to poor adherence to cardiovascular medications in these resources-limited settings were lack of access, poor knowledge and negative perception of medications, side effects, high costs, change in symptoms, chronicity, comorbidities, complex treatment regimens, age, and family.25 We considered that all these factors were also applicable to our population in Indonesia. Additionally, in our study, geographical and regional distances were most likely responsible for the lack of access to after-care rehabilitation and secondary prevention. Hence, improved patient knowledge, through population-based seminar or using popular media, and improved performance of primary healthcare services in rural area may have an immediate effect on compliance and survival.
The present study has several limitations. All patients were required to sign a written informed consent form, which entailed excluding all patients with CAD who immediately died at the emergency department and ICCU. A face-to-face interview was not possible in all patients, as the majority (51.2%) of patients live in rural, often very remote areas. In 239 (50.1%) patients, interviews were carried out by telephone, which may have led to less accurate data than could have been obtained by a direct questionnaire interview. However, we always verified the answers at the next visit or by an extra telephone call using a different interviewer to reduce inaccuracies. In this study, we also used self-reported data from the survivors or family members to measure the clinical outcomes and after-discharge managements that may be introducing reporting bias. To minimise this bias, we verified the answers with the hospitals’ medical records or family members’ report. Finally, we excluded all suspected patients with normal CAG findings, which were mostly women. Thus, our study may have overlooked the minor group of myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary atherosclerosis.
To our knowledge, this is the first study to identify predictors of medium-term mortality among patients with CAD in a resources-limited Indonesian population, and thus provides a general picture of risk stratification for clinical practitioners to recognise patients with CAD with poor prognosis. Rapid diagnosis and early risk stratification of patients with acute myocardial infarction (STEMI and NSTEMI) are mostly important in identifying patients in whom early interventions can result in improved clinical outcomes and reduced mortality risk. The increased burden of cardiovascular risk factors26 and the high mortality rate after hospital discharge in Indonesia imply that both primary and secondary prevention of CVD are still underperforming in this LMIC. Therefore, improvement in primary and secondary prevention of CVD in Indonesia is urgently required. Lastly, this study shows that generally in Indonesian patients with CVD, proper risk stratification and targeted-treatment policies can help clinicians improve patient outcomes. Improving patient access to proper facilities, optimising medication adherence and lifestyle adjustment will likely help reduce excess CAD mortality.
In conclusion, patients with CAD in Makassar, Indonesia of which represent a poor South-East Asian setting, have unacceptably high short-term and medium-term mortality rates. Both health policymakers and clinicians should help improve survival of Indonesian patients with CVD by organising compliance to guidelines-recommended therapy and improving adherence to medication and lifestyle corrections.
The authors gratefully acknowledge all participants, family members and advisers for all the support and contribution to this study. The staff of the Cardiovascular Care Unit (CVCU), RS Wahidin Sudirohusodo, Makassar, is acknowledged for their contributions to the success of this research project, and all research assistants for the data collection and data management. Thanks to Dian Sidik Arsyad, SKM, MKM, for providing figure 1 of this manuscript. Special thanks to Mrs Fithriany Harry S Farm, Apt, all research nurses, and nursing students in Puskesmas Batua (Batua Primary Healthcare Center), Makassar, for their dedication to complete the continuation of the follow-up.
Contributors CSPMU, AQ and BAJMdM conceived the idea of the study and were responsible for the design of the study. AQ, IM, II and MA were responsible for the data collection. AQ was responsible for undertaking the data analysis and produced the tables and graphs. CSPMU, BAJMdM and JPSH provided input into the data analysis and interpretation. AQ has made the first complete paper draft, and the draft was then circulated repeatedly to CSPMU, BAJMdM and JPSH for critical revisions. All authors approved the final version of the manuscript.
Funding This work was supported by the Directorate General of Higher Education/Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi (DIKTI), Ministry of National Education Republic of Indonesia (grant number 600/E4.4/K/2011, 2011).
Competing interests None declared.
Patient consent Obtained.
Ethics approval The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee and Institutional Review Board of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia (letter number 030/H184.108.40.206.31/PP 36-KOMETIK/2013).
Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.
Data sharing statement Data set available from the corresponding author at [email protected]/ [email protected].
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The effect of an active virtual reality gaming intervention on physical activity and mood in young men with mild to moderate depression; a randomised controlled feasibility trial to improve physical and mental wellbeing during Covid-19.
Depression is associated with low physical activity participation, as motivation, engagement and adherence is particularly challenging for those with low mood (1). Although physical activity is shown to improve depressive symptoms (2), often the motivation to engage in regular exercise is reduced and adherence is low (3). The emergence of virtual reality gaming has great potential to increase engagement and adherence to physical activity in young adult males, a typically hard-to-reach population with the lowest rates of help-seeking behaviour but high rates of mental illnesses (4-6).
Aims: Our feasibility trial seeks to address the gap in evidence in achieving physical activity behaviour change in young men affected by depression using novel digital technology, to help develop innovative interventions for improving physical health and psychological well-being.
Methods: Participants are engaging in an eight-week intervention of physically active virtual reality gaming at home. Heart rate, session duration and frequency were tracked, and outcomes include feasibility (recruitment, acceptability, motivation, engagement), mood, adherence and lifestyle behaviours.
Results: Recruitment and enrolment, completed October 2021, has been successful with 13.5% of pre-screening attempts resulting in potentially eligible participants who self-booked for phone consultation and 100% of those who accurately completed the pre-screening enrolled in the trial. Waitlist control will finish mid-February 2022, results are forthcoming.
Conclusions: This investigation will provide randomised controlled evidence and translational outcomes for feasibility, acceptability, and adherence to inform future research and practice in recommending virtual reality gaming for physical activity and mood in young men affected by depression. | <urn:uuid:b675969d-09e3-4fae-b63d-cc88bdb7ee5e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://openjournals.library.sydney.edu.au/DHW/article/view/16088 | 2023-10-04T20:04:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.94213 | 373 |
MODULAR PD ENABLES PATHWAYS FOR GENERALIST TEACHERS TO ‘LEARN AS THEY TEACH’ SCIENCE INVESTIGATION, WITH DR EGG ADVENTURES LABORATORY DIGITAL RESOURCES
Keywords:Teacher education and professional learning in STEM
Senler, B. (2016). Pre-service science teachers’ self-efficacy: The role of attitude, anxiety, and locus of control. Australian Journal of Education, 60(1), 26-41.
Jarvis, T., Pell, A. & McKeon, F. (2003). Changes in primary teachers' science knowledge and understanding during a two year in-service programme. Research in Science and Technological Education, 21(1), 17-42.
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US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has halted payments via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on its app just three days after announcing its plans to launch trading in India.
In a mega event on April 7, the Nasdaq-listed company announced that it would allow users to use UPI. The same night, the National Payments Council of India (NPCI) said it was unaware of any crypto exchanges using UPI.
Currently, the buying option is unavailable on the Coinbase app, and it shows that users can sell via the IMPS method.
In response to the NPCI statement, Coinbase said, “We are aware of the recent statement published by NPCI regarding the use of UPI by cryptocurrency exchanges. We are committed to working with NPCI and other relevant authorities to ensure that we are aligned with local expectations and industry norms.”
“As we enter the Indian market, we are actively experimenting with several payment methods and partners to enable our customers to seamlessly make their crypto purchases. One of these methods is UPI, a simple to use and rapid payment system,” a company executive added.
Coinbase, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced its entry into India on April 7. Its India tech hub employs over 300 full-time staff and plans to hire around 1,000 people in the country this year.
Also Read | How India’s new crypto tax impacts investors
Coinbase Ventures, the company’s venture capital arm, has already invested $150 million in Indian technology companies in the crypto and Web3 space, and is evaluating new opportunities to help Indian startups scale, Coinbase said. The company entered India as domestic cryptocurrency exchanges were experiencing a sharp decline in volumes following the implementation of a new tax regime.
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The apostrophe was curved the wrong way, y’all.
As in, not an apostrophe at all but an opening single quotation mark.
This: ‘, not this: ’
And I didn’t realize it until AFTER hitting send.
The… meh, oh well.
Typos suck. But they don’t define you. And at some point we just need to live with them and move on.
Especially if we’re sending them in newsletters.
I remember the dawn of digital media.
It felt so comforting to realize that, after years and years of trying to achieve perfection for print, we could just log back into a CMS and correct an error. An entire industry of overly anxious editors collectively exhaled.
But, in email, that pressure is back on. I’d accidentally miscurved(?) my apostrophe, and I’d need to live with it. I mean, I did go back and correct the web version, but the damage was done.
Or was it?
Here’s the thing: Somewhere along the way I’ve learned to own my typos.
I give myself grace as long as they’re not so prevalent that they detract entirely from my goals: sharing good advice and building relationships. And they haven’t, yet.
We can’t catch them all.
Not that we shouldn’t try.
But do yourself the favor of speeding through the emotions and forgiving yourself soon after you realize what you’ve done.
Mine are almost always the result of not looking closely enough and using the wrong quick keys.
You see, my eyes are… nearly blind.
I can’t see the big E on the eye chart.
It’s a hazy mess that glasses and contacts are able to correct except in the mornings, when my vision is its most blurry.
A bit of transparency, here: I wake up early on Thursdays, edit and “Ashley-fy” all the curated commentary Samantha helps with, and then race the clock to draft the Opt In Weekly Prologue in attempt to send by 9 Central. I typically have no idea what I’m going to write about until I open a blank Google Doc around 7:30 or 8 and force something to flow out my fingers. Adrenaline rush, maybe?
It’s as if my eyes need time to wake up, but I’m all “It’s fine. I can totally drive impaired.”
Flashback to first grade when I respectfully asked my teacher why the spelling words on the chalkboard were misspelled.
I distinctly remember “iny” posing as “any”.
She chuckled as she drafted a note to be sent home to the town eye doctor. It read, “Dr. Nichols, your daughter needs her vision checked.”
So what am I getting at, besides the fact that newsletter typos happen?
It’s more than preaching typo forgiveness.
I want to challenge you to consider your metaphorical typos.
That time you sent the wrong person the wrong email.
That time you dropped the wrong message in the wrong Slack channel.
That time you put your foot so far in your mouth you could practically chew on your ankle.
If your intentions are good, you can overcome it.
If your intentions are good, people will forgive you faster than you forgive yourself.
If your intentions are good, the people you’ve established rapport with will empathize and help you realize the goof up didn’t impact how much they value you.
Newsletters foster incredibly strong writer / reader relationships.
Build something a typo can’t crumble.
Do You Follow Jacalyn Beales On LinkedIn?
Jacalyn Beales is killing the content marketing game on LinkedIn and I promise she’s worth a follow. Twice in the past week her posts made me stop and think about how I can apply what she’s sharing to my own content.
First, she shared this advice about how to make dark social work for your company.
Then, in this post, she explained how people consume content for the end result… not for the actual information. Revolutionary, I know! How do you change your content accordingly? She offers 3 tips, plus what to avoid.
Did You Know?
Sometimes, it’s just good to be informed. This week’s Publishing Insights looks at trends, reports, and articles that may help you make better decisions moving forward.
- Kirsten Eddy explains how publishers now have to think outside the box to reach and engage younger generations (Nieman Labs).
- Want to know which news websites are the most popular? Here’s a list of the top 50. The New York Times topped the list thanks to their acquisition of Wordle.
- Reuters Institute recently released the 2022 Digital News Report. In this Toolkits article, Jack Marshall identifies what the findings mean for subscription publishers.
- Here’s an interesting trend: digital newspaper ad revenue is set to eclipse print newspaper ad revenue in the U.S in 2026. Why it matters for you.
Send New Subscribers To A Custom Subscription Pending Or Subscription Confirmed Page
Hey, everyone. Seth with Curated Success here.
Did you know you can send new subscribers to a custom subscription pending or subscription confirmed page once they subscribe to your newsletter? By default, new subscribers see a “pending” or “confirmed” message on your publication’s website after they subscribe, but you can choose to send them to a custom page that you host.
Here’s how to do this in Curated:
- Go to your Curated Settings page
- Scroll down to the Hosting, Subscriptions, and Publishing section
- Select Subscription Messages
- Enter the URL of your custom subscription pending or confirmed pages in the corresponding text boxes
If you have double opt-in enabled for your newsletter, new subscribers will land on the “subscription pending” page. Once they confirm their subscription, they’ll be taken to the “subscription confirmed” page. If you don’t have double opt-in enabled, they’ll immediately land on the “subscription confirmed” page after subscribing.
This feature lets you completely customize what your subscriber sees after subscribing and is a great way to give them easy access to other content you’ve created or learn more about you and/or your business.
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Leaving the hotel is always an adventure. Last night, Abu Talat whisked me, with a full beard and a keffiyeh draped around my shoulders,out into the chaotic streets of occupied Baghdad.
As we traveled around the capital, we took side roads, winding, varying routes toward our destination, never daring to take the direct, most obvious path. Aside from the obvious threat of kidnapping, which is my greatest concern, we travel accepting the fact that anywhere, anytime, we could be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Whether that takes the form of a car bomb, like the one yesterday that detonated near a U.S. patrol on Sa’adoun street, killing 17 people and engulfing 20 cars in flames, or a full-scale battle between occupation forces and resistance fighters, like that which occurred in al-Adhamiya today.
The damp night air appeared as a haze, which exaggerated the ever-present smog in the capital. Driving around Baghdad always provides an assortment of smells from beef kebobs cooking on the roadsides as vendors stoke their fires to, more commonly, the stench of raw sewage as one passes through yet another unreconstructed sewage infested area.
One of our stops was at the home of Dr. Wamid Omar Nathmi, a senior political scientist at Baghdad University. An older, articulate man who vehemently opposed the regime of Saddam Hussein, he is now critical of U.S. policy, which is engulfing Iraq in violence, bloodshed, and chaos.
He told me that during the buildup to the siege of Fallujah, he had sent John Negroponte, the current so-called ambassador to Iraq, a letter that, along with several other points, asked him, "Do you think that by occupying Fallujah you will stop the resistance?"
Of course, his letter was ignored, and now we watch in fear as the resistance spreads across Iraq like wildfire, fanned by the pounding of Fallujah.
Dr. Nathmi added, "Certainly the U.S. military can eventually suppress Fallujah, but for how long? Iraq is burning with wrath, anger, and sadness the people of Fallujah are dear to us. They are our brothers and sisters, and we are so saddened by what is happening in that city."
He asked what the difference is between what is occurring in Fallujah now and what Saddam Hussein did during his repression of the Shia Intifada that followed the ’91 Gulf War. "Saddam suppressed that uprising and used less awful methods than the Americans are in Fallujah today."
Dr. Nathmi is a brilliant man and certainly a warehouse of informative analysis about the events in Iraq. He was quick to point out another flaw in the U.S. policy here, how the U.S. disbanded the entire Iraqi police force in Ramadi the day before the siege of Fallujah began.
He held up his hands and asked, "Who will provide security in Ramadi now, angels?"
"I can assure you, it is well over 75 percent of Iraqis who cannot even tolerate this occupation," he said a little later when discussing the Bush administration’s attempts to whitewash the situation in Iraq. "The right-wing Bush administration is blinded by its ideology, and we are all suffering from this, Iraqis and soldiers alike."
After our interview, we stopped by Abu Talat’s home for a coffee and so I could say hello to his family. His son Hissan somberly asked me, "When will the Americans leave, Dahr?" I had no response. "I don’t know Hissan. I really don’t know." He then said, "I don’t think they are ever going to leave Iraq."
I snuck back into the car and we wound our way across Baghdad, noting that most of the city sat in darkness. "Baghdad is running on the generators, Dahr," said Abu Talat. "Even my home has been without electricity since 9 a.m. this morning." It is after 8 p.m.
He insisted we stop for ice cream, which I most certainly did not refuse, then he dropped me back at my hotel.
Today dawned a gray, windy day, with fighter jets scorching the sky en route to Fallujah.
Of course, the flames of resistance have now engulfed other parts of Baghdad and Iraq alike. Here in Baghdad, the Amiriyah, Abu Ghraib, and al-Dora regions have fallen mostly under the control of the resistance.
A friend of mine who lives in al-Dora said, "The resistance is in control here now, they are controlling the streets."
What few U.S. patrols still roam the streets are attacked often. This fact was underscored as several large explosions nearby shook the walls of my hotel this afternoon.
Abu Talat was once again trapped in his neighborhood, and we were unable to conduct an interview when fighting broke out nearby his home. He called me and said, "The Iraqi police found a car bomb, and when they were warning people about it U.S. troops showed up and were immediately attacked with RPGs. The fighting raged for at least half an hour, and several soldiers were wounded and taken away. Now fighter jets are flying so low over our neighborhood, using their loud voices to terrorize people."
Huge areas within the cities of Ramadi, Fallujah, Baquba, and Mosul are now controlled by the resistance. Will the slash and burn tactics of the U.S. military in Fallujah be applied to those areas next?
Meanwhile, over near the Imam Adham mosque, a huge demonstration organized by the Islamic Party (which just withdrew from the so-called interim government and recently called for a boycott of the elections), broke out. It was comprised of well over 5,000 angry people denouncing Iyad Allawi and demanding his resignation.
They also demonstrated to show that they are unafraid of the U.S. military.
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This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and principles for machine safeguarding as described by OSHA in 1910 Subpart O, Machinery and machine guarding. The focus of the course is on the hazardous motions and actions that contribute to different machine-related accidents, and the safeguards used to help prevent those accidents.
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Rug cleaning is something which is being carried from the last several years. One can easily carry the rug cleaning at home, on their own. But the actual truth is something else. The actual idea is, there is a huge difference between the rug cleaning at home and rug cleaning in Perth with professionals. The mechanism of cleaning at home and with professionals is purely different. At home, the rig cleaning is carried for the superficial surfaces whereas a professional rug cleaning involves removing the dust from the deeper surfaces.
Do you know, a lot of infections have birth at home only and all thanks to the deep-set dirt and gets. A lot of respiratory issues and skin infections occur because of the dirty rug. But let us discuss the secrets of rug cleaning by professionals.
Keep it regular
When it comes to rug cleaning, the biggest secret is to keep it regular. If you will do cleaning on the regular intervals, you will definitely have an all-time clean rug surface. It will also reduce the time required to clean the rug.
Quick action is the best thing
Do not waste a lot of time thinking about rug cleaning. In fact, think about it, as soon as possible and don’t let the rugs get dirtier. Take care of the dirt is an important thing so as to ensure the pleasant and easy cleaning of rugs. Try to get rid of the spill as soon as possible so as to avoid the collection of pathogens. It will definitely help you to clean the things at that moment only, so as to avoid the deep rug cleaning in Perth.
Be friend with the technology
In today’s typical world, technology is the best friend of a human being. If you do not have enough time to spend on regular cleaning, it is good to choose technology and get it cleaned. Professional rug cleaning helps in cleaning the rug with advanced technology.
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The AMD Ryzen 7950X3D, 7900X3D, 7800X3D CPUs are based on the 3D V-Cache, making them the top processors in gaming and other tasks.
AMD decided to have an important public keynote address at the start of the new year. In it, AMD announced a lot of things. Laptop CPUs, GPUs, AI, embed among other things. But the biggest thing which excited us and what everyone was waiting for was finally announced by AMD.
In the keynote (YouTube video), AMD announced new three new 3D V-Cache based Ryzen 7000 series processors.
Ryzen 7950X3D, 7900X3D, 7800X3D Announced
AMD finally revealed the successor to its groundbreaking and game-changing Ryzen 5800X3D processor. Back in September, it was rumored that AMD was going to release not one, but three processors based on the 3D V-Cache technology, looks like those rumors were true.
Those unaware, 3D V-Cache technology is a tech by AMD where it stacks additional L3 cache on the top of the CPU chip. This gives the CPUs an extraordinary performance boost in some tasks like gaming. So predictably, their Ryzen 7000 versions are going to be exciting.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
AMD started the announcement by showing the Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s direct successor, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an 8 cores, 16 threads processor. It comes with a boost clock of up to 5GHz speeds. The boost speeds here is 500MHz higher than the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. AMD is not revealing the base clock of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D yet.
It comes with the same 96MB L3 cache found in its predecessor. It’s likely that it’s using the same 32MB base cache and an additional 64MB stacked 3D cache found in the Ryzen 5800X3D. The L2 cache too has been doubled from 4MB to 8MB.
The TDP, however, has been increased from 105W to 120W.
In gaming performance, AMD claims that when compared to the Ryzen 5800X3D, the Ryzen 7800X3D is on average 15% faster across popular games.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
The next on the list is the processor which can potentially become the best gaming CPU in the world. AMD revealed the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a 16 cores, 32 threads processor. It comes with a boost clock of 5.7GHz, which is the same as that of Ryzen 9 7950X. However, the base clock is 300MHz lesser in the 7950X3D.
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D comes with 128MB L3 cache, which is double than the 64MB L3 cache found in the Ryzen 9 7900X CPU.
Compared to the 7900X, the TDP of 7950X3D has been lowered from 170W to 120W. While there’s no mention, this basically means overclocking, if allowed, will be limited.
Interestingly, there’s something we found out by looking at the specs (you can credit us for it, thank you) is that AMD claims it’s not made for consumer use. Now, whether this is a mistake or an intentional one, we don’t know.
When it comes to gaming performance at 1080p, AMD claims that the Ryzen 7950X3D is up to 24% faster than the Intel Core i9-13900K CPU, which is the fastest CPU in the market currently. If these claims are true, then AMD surely is almost running away with the prize for the best gaming CPU. However, AMD has not spoken about average performance here. Also, the unlocked Intel Core i9-13900KS’s release is just around the corner.
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
AMD also announced the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D processor. Though no specific slides were shown for it.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D processor is a 12 cores, 24 threads CPU. It comes with a boost clock of 5.6GHz, which is the same as the Ryzen 9 7900X. However, here too, the base clock has been lowered by 300MHz to 4.4GHz.
In L3 cache, it’s going to be the same as the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. The Ryzen 9 7900X3D features 128MB of L3 cache, which doubles the 64MB found in the Ryzen 9 7900X.
Here too, the TDP has been lowered from 170W to 120W.
Additionally, just like the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, here too AMD claims that the Ryzen 9 7900X3D is not for consumer use.
Release Dates And Other Announcements
The AMD Ryzen 7950X3D, 7900X3D, 7800X3D processors are going to release this February. AMD has shared no details about the prices of these new processors. Pricing is something which will decide how they stack-up against their competitor Intel’s processors.
Additionally, AMD also announced new low powered 65W processors. The non-X Ryzen 7600, 7700 & 7900 CPUs. It adds up with new entry level AM5 motherboards. Which is really welcome as current Ryzen 7000 supporting motherboards are really expensive currently.
The 3D V-Cache Chiplet Confusion
The new announced processors are not without their concerns, though. The new AMD Ryzen processors follow a chiplet design. Where small chips are joined together to make a CPU. This is cheaper and easier to make and going forward most processor makers, including Intel, are expected to follow the same method.
The biggest a chiplet can currently get is the one with 8 cores max in the Ryzen 7000 series. It means that while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D comes with a single chiplet, both Ryzen 9 7950X and 7900X come with two 8 core and 6 core chiplets respectively. So the question is, how will AMD stack up the new additional 3D V-Cache on them.
It has now been revealed that new 3D V-Cache will be added to only one chiplet in these CPUs. That means the 64MB cache will be added to one chiplet, while the other chiplet will use the default 32MB cache on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D. Twitter based user @Andreas Schilling has given a good explanation for it.
Basically this means, all the three new CPUs, the Ryzen 7950X3D, 7900X3D, 7800X3D, will be using the same 32MB + 64MB cache config on their main processing chiplet. With differences found in core and clock counts.
The problem is, this means that these processors may not perform as good as initially thought or may have some performance problems. Another question is, how will games use these chiplets and cores. Thankfully, games might not need more than 8 cores to perform. So will the games come to know which chiplet to use and will games be optimized to handle these new caches.
Tom’s Hardware has a detailed answer on it:
AMD is working with Microsoft on Windows optimizations that will work in tandem with a new AMD chipset driver to identify games that prefer the increased L3 cache capacity and pin them into the CCD with the stacked cache. Other games that prefer higher frequencies more than increased L3 cache will be pinned into the bare CCD. AMD says that the bare chiplet can access the stacked L3 cache in the adjacent chiplet, but this isn’t optimal and will be rare. Yes, the chip with the extra L3 cache will run games at a slower speed, but most games don’t operate at peak clock rates, so you should still get a huge performance benefit.
Famous Twitter based leaker @OneRaichu has explained it in even simple words:
So basically, games and software which can make a use of this new stacked cache will be moved to to the chiplet with additional cache. The games and software which specifically perform badly with higher cache chiplet (mostly slower CPU speeds) will be moved to the non-3D cache chiplet which has faster raw processor speeds.
It should be mentioned that some chiplet core related problems have been reported on Ryzen 9 7950X too. The Twitter based handle of benchmarking software CapFrameX has showed how forcing a game to use a single chiplet was giving better FPS in games. In a statement given to Tom’s Hardware, AMD denied any such thing. It is possible that a software update might have fixed it later.
It will be interesting to see how these chips perform in gaming benchmarks. We are guessing that the difference between all the three new X3D CPUs might be lesser than the non-3D cache based X versions respectively.
So, if anyone wonders why AMD chose to put all the cache into a single chiplet. It’s for performance reasons and also cost-cutting ones. Putting it into a single chiplet may give better performance and it also means that AMD will not need to add the new and expensive 3D V-Cache tech on two chiplets inside a single CPU. However, going forward, AMD might well put this new 3D stacked cache on both chiplets on top of the line next generation of Ryzen processors. But that’s at least a year or two away from release.
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What was missing from this keynote is AMD announcing anything about other new graphics cards in the Radeon RX 7000 series. AMD did not even talk about the GPUs used in these new CPUs. What we also want to see AMD do is to announce sub-$200 and sub-$150 CPUs, but the budget users are again being looked away by AMD.
Ignoring all that. These new processors are looking impressive. They are much welcomed. If AMD is able to do something about the chiplet and cache usage concerns, then these processors could turn out to be great.
The TDP on all these processors have been limited to 120W. So it’s interesting how they will perform.
However, pricing is a big question. If AMD prices them properly, then there’s hardly anything stopping them.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (January 13, 2023) – The incentives for teams fishing the 2023 Texas Team Trail continue to get better and better. New for 2023, teams in a qualified White River Marine Group boat that compete in the Texas Team Trail will have a chance to earn a spot in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship scheduled to be held in December of 2023. This new opportunity will give one qualifying team that represents the Texas Team Trail the opportunity to potentially compete for a spot into the 2024 Bassmaster Classic.
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Now, local farm machinery dealers are stocking seed planters, which enable farmers to do the same amount of work in a much shorter time using considerably less energy.
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Sometimes big things require big type. And that’s where extended typefaces truly come into play. As you may have noticed, IRL, the type style has increased in popularity over recent years, especially in advertising and campaigns where the sizable impact they offer can be properly taken advantage of.
But what exactly are extended typefaces, I hear you ask? Well, to some extent, they are precisely what they say on the tin: typefaces that are extended. However, the artistry, technicality and rigour behind them is a little more complicated than it seems. Extended typefaces aren’t just stretched regular fonts… or at least, the good ones aren’t! They factor in optical alignment, the relationship between upper and lower case, their proportions to ascenders, descenders and punctuation, their weight, their contrast and so on. It’s fair to say, there is a lot to it.
That being said, after all the hard work and graft of type designers, there are some truly beautiful typefaces; ones that combine typographic history with contemporary technology to make something entirely new. And, in some cases, make modern-day classics – just like the ones we have for you today.
With 48 cuts over six widths, Neue World is already a brilliant beast to begin with. Its extended styles, however, are in a whole new world of their own! Inspired by analogue, vintage lettering, Neue World’s utterly elegant, refined features and soft curvaceous letterforms are often unseen in the extended typeface category, meaning any in-use application is sure to turn heads. Not to mention its enormity of weights. Big, bold and beautiful for sure. With many extended typefaces feeling big and chunky and sans serif-like, the delicate serifs and elegant forms of Neue World extend (yes, that’s intentional) all the way through to its extended styles, bringing class, intrigue and impact to your next brand, book or website.
Self-described as ‘a brave antipode to neutral modernist fonts’, Agrandir is a perfectly imperfect font, thriving within the eccentricities and quirks of its innately welcoming, human design. This embracing nature is no more extraordinarily embodied across its gigantic 74-font family (with seven weights, five widths, corresponding italics and four text styles) than in its ‘Grand’ style, the tight spacing an electric extended design which makes for an unapologetically brazen and striking font. It’s also phenomenally hard-working, with countless alternatives, OpenType stylistic sets and variable tech, making it a truthfully modern typeface for today’s tasks and trials. So if you’re in need of an extended typeface, with a beautifully condensed counterpart, look no further.
With an equally refined and rigorous text style to compliment its made-for-display sister, Right Grotesk Spatial is your dependable, memorable workhorse font – championing practicality and personality in equal measure. Having a display and text version allows for perfect optical spacing and sizing, whether you want to use Right Grotesk Spatial as a headline, or in the most detailed body copy — allowing the two to sit harmoniously in any design. Designed to be just Right in all situations. In its extended Spatial style, its fine features are not lost but accentuated, showing off its unconventional anatomy, versatility and smooooooth curves, befitted with all the makings of a typeface that will work hard, but isn’t afraid to stand out and lead your designs.
Released in 2016, Grilli Type’s GT America has shown the longevity extended typefaces can offer, demonstrating how they can become classics based on their craft and consideration, which certainly is the case here. With 84 styles across the family, GT America’s extended cut allows the typeface’s 19th-century-American-Gothics-meets-20th-century-European vibe to flourish, prioritising functionality and meticulous detailing above all else. With many other styles in its arsenal, designer’s can be sure to utilise this flexibility beautifully within their designs.
Strong and circular, Blaze Type’s Norse-inspired release Surt Rounded is a wonderful embodiment of conceptual contrast, with its soft rounded design butting heads with the grit of its construction – a juxtaposition resulting from its fascinating inspirations. Following their research and adoration of cool Scandinavian Architecture and Norse Mythology during the design process, Surt’s subsequent geometric form is both dramatic and accessible, especially in its extended form. Forget mid-century modernism; mythology is where it’s at! Whilst you might expect extended typefaces to lean into heaviness and blockiness, the rounded nature of this typeface couldn’t be further from that assumption, bringing a friendliness to the world of the extended.
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Intellectual property law is one of those areas that I can totally see myself in before I graduate from law school. As a paralegal, I can help attorneys and clients navigate the legal world of intellectual property while working on cases. I’m also very interested in the human aspects of the law, so I have a keen eye for the ways that people think, feel, and behave.
I think that paralegals who do this type of work are a diverse bunch. Some are great at their work and find the research process to be satisfying and rewarding. Some are just great at writing, some find writing their job to be more of a chore. But there is a common thread that runs through them all.
In the legal world, a paralegal is someone who works in paralegals. These are people who are very good at their work and are able to get a great deal of satisfaction from their work. Lawyers, paralegals, and other professionals often use their knowledge to advance the law in their respective fields, and because of this, many have a great understanding of the law, as well as a passion for the law.
In the legal world, the paralegals are often called lawyers. These people are typically very good at their job. Lawyers are people who study the law and are able to pass many legal exams. They are people who are very good at using the law to their advantage. One of the most common reasons people take paralegals is because they love the law.
People can love the law all they want, but in the end the law is a tool. It’s not the end all and be all, but it does accomplish some very important things. The law is not just about protecting the rights of the people, but also protecting the rights of the environment. Many companies and institutions are taking steps to protect the environment. The purpose of these steps is to protect the rights of the consumers.
Paralegals work is a profession that has very little in common with law, but it’s not just about protecting consumers. It’s about protecting the rights of the companies and institutions that own the copyright of intellectual property. These companies and institutions often own the rights to things such as music, film, books, software, and paintings. If the government wants to take away the rights to a book, they don’t have to do that. They are allowed to.
It’s more complex than that though. Copyright is the legal right to control the use of a specific resource. Without this, a company can’t sell a book, can’t make a movie, or can’t use a painting. A copyright, on the other hand, is the right to prevent others from using a specific resource for their own purposes.
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Like so many of you, I was disappointed to learn the Federal Liberal Government has chosen to approve the CN intermodal hub in our community.
Clearly, the Prime Minister, and his government, do not care about the health and well-being of our community.
Although the approval of this project is the Federal Government’s responsibility, I will continue to work closely with the Attorney General to make sure the Government of Ontario supports the court case, led by Halton Region, against the CN intermodal hub.
The approval of the CN Intermodal Hub is very disappointing for us, but we are resilient, and will work together to keep the pressure on our MP and the Federal Government to reverse this decision.
There have also been some positive updates for our community that I wanted to share with you.
I am proud to announce the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has now posted, and is receiving comments on the Environmental Registry, regarding the Reid Road quarry. This is great news and a tremendous step forward for our community.
We also made a great step forward with the approval of the Halton Catholic District School Board’s #10 elementary school – the sixth new school for Milton since 2018. With an investment of $18.7 million from our government, this new school will feature 671 classrooms, 88 licensed childcare spaces, and five childcare rooms to support our growing community.
As our community continues to grow, it was exciting to announce that Metrolinx released their Initial Business Case (IBC) for a potential GO station in Milton at Trafalgar Road. While this station is still subject to necessary agreements and approvals, the IBC outlines the benefits of providing more transit options for Milton along the Milton GO line.
Doing everything we can to support our community includes keeping those most vulnerable healthy and safe. That is why our government is investing an additional $756,400 to both Allendale and Mount Nemo Christian Nursing Home. The new funding will reduce the risk of the virus from entering long-term care homes.
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SADIE HELEN PURDY February 22, 1930 - August 10, 2017 The family wishes to announce the passing of Sadie Helen Purdy of Oak River, Manitoba on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg. Although it is a time of sadness for Sadie's family and friends, it is also a time of great celebration for the life of one whose smiles touched many. Sadie is survived by her son, Scott and wife Nori of Calgary, grandson Mitchell and wife Rachel, great-grandchildren, Vaila, Finlay and Scarlett of Vancouver, grandson Devin of Calgary; daughter Shauna and husband Del Michie of Winnipeg, grandson Spencer of Lethbridge and grandson Deklan of Winnipeg. She is also survived by her brother Roy Adam. Sadie was predeceased by the love of her life, Keith in 1999. They were married for 46 years. Sadie was born February 22, 1930 at Bradwardine, Manitoba to Bertie and Helen Adam, who were originally from Scotland. Sadie took her schooling in Bradwardine for 11 years and then attended teacher's training at Normal School in Winnipeg. She taught Grades 1 to 8 in Basswood, Manitoba for one year. In 1948, she became a telephone operator for Manitoba Telephone System. This was a career she absolutely loved and worked at for the next 48 years. She worked at telephone offices in Oak River, Kenton, Strathclair, Hamiota, Rapid City and Brandon. When Sadie wasn't "flying" down the road to one of the telephone offices, she could usually be found in her kitchen baking something for the community. And oh how she loved to have company at that kitchen table! Among Mom's other favourite things were the cabin at Clear Lake, dancing with Keith and all their friends, entertaining and her grandsons. Above all else, Sadie loved people. A service to celebrate Sadie's life was held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Oak River United Church, Oak River, Manitoba. Interment followed in the Oak River Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sadie's name may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, PO Box 2248 Stn. Main, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9. Messages of condolence can be shared at www.campbellfuneralhome.ca. Campbell Funeral Home, Hamiota were in care of the arrangements.
Publish Date: Aug 26, 2017
SADIE HELEN PURDY Sadie Helen Purdy; formerly of Oak River, MB; beloved wife of the late Keith Purdy; mother of Scott (Nori) Purdy and Shauna (Del) Michie; passed away at Riverview Health Centre Personal Care Home, Winnipeg, MB, on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 87 years of age. A service to celebrate Sadie's life will be held at the Oak River United Church, Oak River, MB on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with interment following in the Oak River Cemetery. A time of fellowship and refreshments at the Oak River Community Rink Hall will conclude the afternoon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sadie's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, PO Box 2248 Stn Main, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9. Messages of condolence can be shared at www.campbellfuneralhome.ca. Campbell Funeral Home, Hamiota are in care of arrangements. (866) 620-2744
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Scott, I remember your Mom well from when your Dad had the GM dealership in Oak River. It was a long time ago but I do believe she could bake some wonderful pies that I had the opportunity to enjoy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Mel - Posted by: Mel Finlayson () on: Aug 12, 2017
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In computer science, as we know, Enterprise-type applications generally consist of three main components – client side interface, database, server side application.
Operations such as http requests, the execution of the domain logic, the recovery and updating of data from the database and the sending of information to the graphical interface are carried out internally by the server-side application.
These reasons have pushed many towards the search for an ever more agile, fast development process able to cope in a timely manner with any changes and which would have a minimal impact on the entire system, thus leading to the birth of microservice architectures.
The Interior Design Services microservices architecture can be defined as the approach to developing an application made up of many small independent services that interact and communicate with each other by exchanging messages. The centralized management of the application is reduced to the bare minimum and therefore its microservices can be implemented using different programming languages and different data management technologies, as well as being put into production independently from the other microservices.
There is not just one way to define microservices, but various definitions depending on the perspective from which they are analyzed. For example, if we look at the internal production infrastructure, the microservice should be that application unit that can be developed, deployed and put into production independently of the other microservices.
Even if the applications designed and implemented with microservices concern a recent aspect, the idea of having distributed and small-sized functionalities brings us back to the philosophy, which emphasizes three aspects useful for thinking about microservices. These aspects can be summarized as follows:
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By Paul Long
May 15, 2019
Starting a business can rewarding, but can also be a lot of work. Many entrepreneurs look to purchase an existing businesses as an alternative. When you purchase an existing business it gives you the foundation that someone else built (operational processes, inventory, client base etc.) but you can grow the business further once you acquire it.
With baby boomers retiring over the next few years you will see a large increase in businesses being for sale. As a commercial lender, I have seen a large increase in these types of deal come across my desk. Some are very small businesses for $30,000 and some are massive operations of well-known businesses that you would recognize for Millions.
One question that I get asked often, is what business should I buy? There are two answers to this question.
- One that you have experience in.
- One that makes money!
One that you have experience in– Having the experience in the industry that you are looking to purchase a business in will help you in a big way. Many business owners get into a business because it was a hobby or something they enjoyed. So if you fix cars on the side and made some side income, then maybe it’s time to go full time and purchase an Auto Repair Shop. One important thing that I see often is that business owners are great at their trade, but poor when it comes to running the actual business. One of the risks you need to consider is do you have the support system around you to assist you in running a successful business (CPA, Bookkeeper, Banker etc.)
I also believe is important that you find a business broker to work with, they can help you find the best business for your expectations. There are also franchise brokers out that work with all of the major franchises such as McDonalds, Meinike Car Care, Grocery Outlet and many other top quality company’s. One of the major benefits to purchasing a franchise (new or existing) is that you have a franchisor that has a vested interest in you succeeding (because they receive royalties and you carry their brand name) and can provide the operational support and structure. Also some of these franchises don’t require the owner to be in the shop 24/7, so you can truly buy it as an investment.
One that Makes Money– I don’t know very many people who want to buy something and not make money on an investment. Either you want to grow it in order to eventually sell it, or you want to create an income for yourself. It is your job as a potential business owner to make sure the business generates enough money so you can make a living. Many business owners who sell their business will give you there financials when you have an active purchase and sale agreement in place. Working with your CPA, Business Broker and Banker is an important step to determine what the businesses “Seller Discretionary Earning” is for that business.
Seller Discretionary earnings is defined as: Earnings that are pretax and pre-interest profits before non-cash expenses, owner’s benefits, one time investments, and any non-related income or expenses. In addition, Seller Discretionary Earnings may require that expenses be adjusted if a new owner will necessarily need to take on a new expense. Example includes a new debt payment.
There was a customer that I worked with previously that was in the process of purchasing a business and the numbers looked good. But when the buyer started to “peal back the onion” things didn’t make since, in this case the sellers were selling because they were losing one of their largest clients that consisted of 50% of the businesses income. Obviously they backed out of that deal. This is why you need to work with professionals to make sure the business can provide you with what your goals you are seeking.
How to finance a business– Generally speaking as a commercial lender the best product to purchase a business is using an SBA loan. SBA loans are good for business acquisitions because an SBA loan cannot be turned down for lack of collateral. For example, you purchase an Auto Repair business for $500,000 and there is $50,000 in equipment. So what is the rest of the $450,000 that you are buying? It’s called Goodwill or Blue Sky, this usually consists of the client list, a do not compete from the previous owner etc. Goodwill is almost impossible to finance unless it is fully secured by hard assets (real estate etc.) or by an SBA Loan. If you would like more information about the SBA loan program or check out my Guidelines for Acquisition Financing at https://paultlong.com/buy-a-business/
SBA loans are generally 10 year loans with market interest rates. In many cases you can acquire the business for 10% down. There are other alternatives available to purchasing businesses, ask your banker or financial adviser for more information. | <urn:uuid:5e57702b-b056-48c0-87d3-7841b863b393> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://paultlong.com/2019/05/why-start-a-business-from-scratch-when-you-can-buy-an-existing-business/ | 2023-10-04T19:36:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.97584 | 1,032 |
I start at the beginning, what is IPv6? IPv6, or Internet Protocol version 6, is the latest version of the Internet protocol used for online communication.
IPv6 It was designed to solve some of the problems that arose with the previous version, IPv4, such as the lack of available IP addresses and the need for greater communication security.
IPv6 uses 128-bit IP addresses, compared to the 32-bit used in IPv4. This means that IPv6 has a much greater ability to assign unique IP addresses, which is especially important given the increasing number of devices connected to the Internet. In addition, IPv6 offers improvements in network security and quality of service.
Although IPv6 was developed more than 20 years ago, has not yet been widely implemented. However, with the depletion of available IPv4 addresses and the growing need for more unique addresses, IPv6 is gaining momentum as the future of Internet protocol.
Advantages of IPv6 over the current IPv4
- Increased addressability: With IPv6, there are enough unique IP addresses available to assign a unique address to every device on the network. This means that there will be no shortage of IP addresses in the future, which is especially important in a world where more and more devices are connected to the Internet.
- Security improvements: IPv6 includes security enhancements, such as end-to-end encryption and authentication, that help protect privacy and data integrity.
- Improvements in the quality of service: IPv6 includes features that enable better quality of service, such as more efficient routing and real-time traffic prioritization.
- Network configuration simplification: IPv6 simplifies network configuration as devices can self-configure without the need for a DHCP server.
- Easy to use: IPv6 makes it easier for users to access online resources, since the addresses are easier to remember and type.
In summary, IPv6 offers several significant advantages over IPv4, including increased addressability, improvements in security and quality of service, simpler network configuration, and greater ease of use.
As more devices connect to the Internet, IPv6 is likely to become the predominant Internet protocol in the near future.
How to activate IPv6 on your smartphone
To start you have to know that we We do not have to do anything for our operator to activate IPv6 in our case. This is automatic and as the operators activate IPv6 in their operations, the users will receive it.
What we can check is that our smartphone has the protocol activated within the network and connection options. And since Movistar and O2 have first activated IPv6 in their operations (only for Android) we show you how to activate it on your mobile.
On your smartphone go to Settings> Networks and Internet and in Mobile network click on Access point name. Check if Movistar telefonica.es APN appears. If not, click on APN and add it.
As you can see, it is very easy to activate IPv6 on your phone. The question is that your operator activates the option from its servers, we do not enter there because things in the palace go slowly and the IP addresses they are one of those things. | <urn:uuid:ca7d1212-4837-4536-b36e-18b8bfd04f96> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://pawscolorado.org/you-can-now-use-ipv6-on-your-mobile-in-spain-what-it-is-advantages-and-how-to-activate-it/ | 2023-10-04T20:03:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.938019 | 650 |
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How to Say Politely No To The Job Applicants
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Do you reject applicants in the proper, polite way or dump them? The feedback received from job seekers; it looks like only a few employers do care about the way they inform the applicant that they were not accepted the application for the so much desired job.
We will review In this article the steps to inform the applicant that he or she is no longer in the position of the candidate for the job they were looking for starting. As the recruiting has four stages process, we will see how to make the notice at every stage.
When to Reject a Job Applicant
Presenting an application for your posted job take some work to prepare, updating the CV and writing the cover letter.
The applicant deserves the consideration of a reply that you have read the application’s papers. It can be an automatic reply by email.
They need to know about your next steps in the hiring process.
They need to know whether they were selected to be interviewed or not. You can join this notification with the confirmation about receiving and reading the application for the vacancy. Most of the employers will notify into different letters, the reception of the CV and message at the first communication and the rejection on this stage or the invitation for the interview in a second letter.
Important; The applicants deserve to know where they are standing in your perspective as employees, it is essential to see if you’re rejecting them, there are other options out there.
You start selecting your new employee at first contact with them on the phone or in a meeting. Once you started, the contact with the applicants let them know how is your process of choosing new people to your workforce.
Providing the information to the applicant, they will feel better informed and more positive about your way of managing the recruitment. Let the candidates know when you are going to communicate them about the situation of their application.
When to Call and Reject a Job Applicant
Do not let the people wait for you more then it is needed, once you got the decision, Make the applicant know the bad news so he or she will not lose time and go ahead for another job opening. In the case of good news coordinate an interview with the candidates.
Note: When you treat the rejected applicant you can damage your image as a desired employer and pay for it by having less interested job seekers in the future. People that are looking for a job join together and exchange information about optional employers. They can meet waiting in the companies reception or online in social media. Remember this and never teat bad a rejected prospect. Keep the image of An EMPLOYER OF CHOICE
When to Time, the Rejection of an Applicant
Remember that your workplace will need respectful and trustful employees. Do it for your applicant too, once you know the future of an applicant call him and let him see the reality, respecting his or her time and avoid your rejected applicant unnecessary stressful days.
Do not be disrespectful employer it will not be congruent with the way an employer of choice. Let the applicants know as soon as you know about the rejection of their job. It will be an honest approach to the rejected job applicant.
Do not let the applicant wait for your answer with no need. Treating the candidates that bad will cost you losing your reputation as a good employee.
Today’s world of social media will let one disappointed person the capability to inform more than 1000 friend or follower on the social media posting.
Once you decided the applicant is not the right person for the job send him the message that he or she is not candidates anymore. Keeping it open may push you to take what you have and not what you need.
After that, you selected a group of applicants that are a qualified and good cultural fit, do not leave than uninformed, let them know that they qualified, but there are more people that now you will make another round of interviews for the election of the applicant that will win the job.
In this way, you will not have the candidates in the dark and may lose them if they will become impatient and go to someone ells.
What Not to Do When You Reject a Job Candidate
Rejecting someone is not that was looking for a job in your organization, means that he or she are not what you need or want for the job. It is not rejecting the individual as a human.
Use flexible terms for the rejecting; it can be like “ We will not pursue your candidacy further. We retain your application and consider it in the future. (Only if it is true)
- Email can be used for an adverse notification about the job application only at the beginning before the interview took place. After the interview was made you will need to make a phone call. Never a text or email.
- Make sure not fall in a situation that will give the rejected person a reason to come back to you with a claim about unlawful discrimination because you told him something like “there are better options than you. You may be asked in what? What are the differences? Do not go there!
- Be careful about any critics or answering an applicant request for feedback. That can drag you to a lawsuit.
Applicant Rejection by Employers
The point of view of the job searchers, there is a question asked, “ what to do about follow up the employers they had an interview? When days or months before an answer comes from the employer that was looking for filing an empty job.
In this case, the applicants assume that this was not their lucky job seeking and move on. Leaving a trail of discontent about your lake of respect to the employees and move on for the next job application.
It is bad for the organization’s reputation to not respond to an applicator with whom there was in contact. Say yes or say no and do not drag it more then you need to take your decision.
Applicant Rejection Sample Letters
You can and need to be kind, gracious and respected when you pass a message that naturally will not be a moment of happiness.
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Business Interest Limited
Business interest generally is allowed as a deduction in the taxable year in which the interest is paid or accrued, subject to a number of limitations. For example,
limitations on interest expense exist for certain amounts paid in connection with
insurance and annuity contracts, while other disallowances exist with respect to
interest payments between related taxpayers. Other limitations on the deductibility of interest expense, in general, exist to disallow certain amounts of interest paid in connection with tax-exempt interest, passive interest, investment interest, and qualified residence interest.
For 2018 and later, in the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the deduction for business interest is limited to the sum of:
(1) business interest income;
(2) 30%t of the adjusted taxable income of the taxpayer for the taxable year;
(3) the floor plan financing interest of the taxpayer for the taxable year.
Definitions: Business interest means any interest paid or accrued on indebtedness properly allocable to a trade or business. Business interest income
means the amount of interest included in the gross income of the taxpayer
for the taxable year which is properly allocable to a trade or business. Adjust-
ed taxable income is a business’s taxable income computed without regard to
business interest expense, business interest income, net operating losses, and
depreciation, amortization, and depletion.
Floor plan financing interest means interest paid or accrued on floor plan financing indebtedness. Floor plan financing indebtedness means indebtedness used to finance the acquisition of motor vehicles held for sale to retail customers and secured by the inventory so acquired. The amount of any business interest not allowed as a deduction for any taxable year may be carried forward indefinitely, treating business interest as allowed as a deduction on a first-in, first-out basis.
Note: A small businesses with average gross receipts of $25 million or less
(adjusted for inflation) is exempt from this interest deduction limitation. In
addition, the limitation does not apply to any real property development, redevelopment, construction, reconstruction, acquisition, conversion, rental,
operation, management, leasing, or brokerage trade or business. Farming businesses are allowed to elect out of the limitation.
The limitation generally applies at the taxpayer level. However, in the case of
any partnership, the limitation is applied at the partnership level.
Limitation on Non-corporate Losses
When a taxpayer can take deductions and credits is generally determined by:
(1) their method of accounting (§461),
(2) the passive activity rules (§469), and
Note: Losses and expenses attributable to passive activities may only be de-
ducted from the income attributable to such activities. Excess losses and expenses are suspended and can only be deducted against other income upon a fully taxable disposition.
(3) the net operating loss provisions (§172).
Note: A net operating loss (the excess of allowable deductions over gross in-
come) can be carried over to other tax for years.
From 2018 through 2025, excess business losses of a taxpayer (other than a corporation) are not allowed for the taxable year. Such losses are carried forward and treated as part of the taxpayer’s net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward in subsequent taxable years. NOL carryovers generally are allowed for a taxable year up to the lesser of the carryover amount or 80% of taxable income determined without regard to the deduction for NOLs.
An excess business loss is the excess of aggregate deductions of the taxpayer attributable to trades or businesses of the taxpayer (determined without regard to the limitation of the provision), over the sum of aggregate gross income or gain
of the taxpayer plus $250,000 (indexed for inflation).
In the case of a partnership or S corporation, the provision applies at the partner
or shareholder level.
The provision applies after the application of the passive loss rules.
Net Operating Loss Deduction Modified – §172
A net operating loss (NOL) generally is the amount by which a taxpayer’s cur-
rent-year business deductions exceed its current-year gross income. NOLs may not be deducted in the year generated but may be carried back two years and carried forward 20 years to offset taxable income in such years (§172). The alter-
native minimum tax (AMT) rules provide that a taxpayer’s NOL deduction may not reduce the taxpayer’s alternative minimum taxable income by more than
90%. 26 U.S. Code § 172.Net operating loss deduction U.S. Code Notes
Different rules apply with respect to NOLs arising in certain circumstances. A
special five-year carryback applies to NOLs arising from a farming loss, losses arising from certain bad debts of commercial banks, and certain amounts related to disaster relief. Special rules also apply to specified liability losses (ten-year
carryback) and excess interest losses (no carryback to any year preceding a corporate equity reduction transaction). Additionally, a special rule applied to losses incurred in 2008 and 2009 (up to a five-year carryback) and a special rule applied to certain electric utility companies with respect to NOLs arising in 2003
through 2005 (five-year carryback).
For 2018 and later, NOLs are generally not allowed to be carried back (i.e., the
2-year carryback period and the longer carryback periods for special types of losses, are eliminated), but may only be carried forward indefinitely. Exceptions are provided for farming and insurance companies. Farming losses may be carried back 2 years (down from 5) and non-life insurance companies retain 2-year carryback and 20-year carryforward periods.
However, for 2018 and later, taxpayers can only deduct an NOL carryover or
carryback (in the case of farms and insurance companies) to the extent of 80% of
the taxpayer’s taxable income (determined without regard to the NOL deduction).
Expenses for Child Care Facilities & Services – §45F
Employers, who provide certain child care assistance to their employees, are al-
lowed an income tax credit. The annual amount of the credit is the sum of:
(1) 25% of the qualified child care expenditures, and
(2) 10% of the qualified child care resource and referral expenditures
The maximum amount of credit allowable is $150,000 (§45F).
Qualified childcare expenses include costs paid or incurred:
(1) to acquire, construct, rehabilitate or expand property that is to be used as
part of the taxpayer’s qualified child care facility;
(2) for the operation of the taxpayer’s qualified child care facility, including
the costs of training and certain compensation for employees of the child
care facility, and scholarship programs; or
(3) under a contract with a qualified child care facility to provide child care
services to employees of the taxpayer.
ATRA permanently extended §45F for taxable years beginning after December
31, 2012. 26 U.S. Code § 45F.Employer-provided child care credit
Family & Medical Leave Credit – §45S
For 2018 and 2019, eligible employers may claim a general business credit equal
to 12.5% of the number of wages paid to qualify employees during any period
in which such employees are on family and medical leave (not to exceed 12
weeks for any year) if the rate of payment under the program is 50% of the wag-
es normally paid to an employee (§45S). However, the credit is increased by 0.25
percentage points (but not above 25%) for each percentage point by which The rate of payment exceeds 50%. Section 45S Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave FAQs
Note: Prior tax law did not provide a credit to employers for compensation
paid to employees while on leave.
An eligible employer is one who has in place a written policy that allows all qualifying full-time employees not less than two weeks of annual paid family and
medical leave, and who allows all less-than-full-time qualifying employees a
commensurate amount of leave on a pro-rata basis.
A qualifying employee is any employee who has been employed by the employer
for one year or more, and who for the preceding year, had compensation, not in
excess of 60% of the compensation threshold for highly compensated employees.
Uniformed Services Wage Credit – §45P
In general, compensation paid by an employer to an employee is deductible by
the employer unless the expense must be capitalized (§162). In the case of an employee who is called to active duty with respect to the armed forces of the United States, some employers voluntarily pay the employee the difference between the compensation that the employer would have paid to the employee during the period of military service less the amount of pay received by the employee from the military. This payment by the employer is often referred to as
Note: Differential pay means any payment that: (1) is made by an employer to
an individual with respect to any period during which the individual is per-
forming service in the uniformed services of the United States while on active duty for a period of more than 30 days, and (2) represents all or a portion of the wages that the individual would have received from the employer
if the individual was performing services for the employer.
The employer is allowed to take a credit against its income tax liability for a tax-
able year in an amount equal to 20% of the sum of the eligible differential wage
payments for each of the employer’s qualified employees for the taxable year
This provision was scheduled to expire for taxable years beginning after Decem-
ber 31, 2014. However, the PATH Act reinstated the differential wage payment credit and made it permanent. The PATH Act also permanently modified the
58credit by making it available to an employer of any size, rather than only to eligible small business employers.
Note: Prior to the PATH Act, to be eligible for the §45P credit, an employer
had to qualify as an eligible small business employer. An eligible small business employer meant, with respect to a taxable year, an employer that: (1)
employed on average less than 50 employees on business days during the
taxable year; and (2) under a written plan of the taxpayer, provided eligible
differential wage payments to every qualified employee.
Health Care Coverage
Because of the 2010 health care legislation, employers are required to report and
small businesses are allowed a tax credit for providing such coverage.
Credit – §45R
The 2010 Health Care Act grants a tax credit to qualified small employers that provide health care coverage (§45R). The credit is claimed on form
The maximum credit is 35% of the employer’s premium expenses. However,
for tax-exempt employers, the maximum credit is 25% of the employer’s’
Note: The employer’s deduction for health insurance premiums is reduced
by this credit.
To qualify, a small employer (for-profit or tax-exempt) must have fewer than
25 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees for the tax year, the average annual
wages of its employees for the year must be less than $50,000 per FTE, and
the employer must pay the premiums under a qualifying arrangement. If the
number of FTEs exceeds 10 or average annual wages exceed $26,600 in 2018
(up from $26,200 in 2017), the amount of the credit is reduced using a formula
Reporting – §6051(a)(14)
Since 2012 (for W-2s for 2012 and later years), W-2s must report the value of
an employee’s health insurance coverage sponsored by the employer. Cover-
age essentially means any group health plan made available to the employee
by the employer (regardless of whether the employer or employee pays for
the coverage) that is excludable from the employee’s gross income under
§106 (Notice 2012-9). All employers providing applicable employer-
sponsored coverage is subject to this reporting requirement. However,
there was transition relief until January 2014 for small businesses that have fewer than 250 W-2s.
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Portland State University. Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Term of Graduation
Date of Publication
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics Education
Mathematics and Statistics
Inference, Linear Regression, Modeling, Simulation, Statistical Association, Statistics education
1 online resource (vii, 206 pages)
Statistical association is a key facet of statistical literacy: claims based on relationships between variables or ideas rooted in data are found everywhere in media and discourse. A key development in introductory statistics curricula is the use of simulation-based inference, which has shown positive outcomes for students, especially in regards to statistical literacy and conceptual understanding. In this dissertation project, I investigate students from the Change Agents for the Teaching and Learning of STatistics (CATALST) curriculum in activities I designed for learning statistical association and linear regression. First, I analyzed the informal line fitting strategies of CATALST students. Findings suggest that students still face many challenges in informal line fitting, but their use of the offsetting distances criterion may be a future point of focus for teaching and activity development. Next, I compared student outcomes in a traditional course and a CATALST course on their ability to recognize the need for inference and hypothesis testing. Results revealed that CATALST students were more prepared to learn inference in their course and made greater gains by the end of the linear regression unit. Finally, I examine CATALST students' inferential reasoning in light of frameworks that identify challenges in learning simulation-based inference. Based on the success CATALST students demonstrated, I propose technology innovations to the simulation software so that the classroom can better focus on learning statistics rather than technology. Overall, this dissertation provides insights into activities that expand the existing CATALST curriculum to include linear regression and shares the benefits of leveraging this simulation-based curriculum while highlighting challenges these students experienced and directions for future work to address these challenges.
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Yahoo!’s 30 Days of Change
Written By Darren Seys - August 9, 2013
It seems there comes a time when change is necessary for some brands. ويليام هيل For instance, Smoothie King got a new logo in late July this year, and now tech giant Yahoo! will be doing the same. After a year of numerous changes to the company with new President and CEO Marissa Mayer at the helm, Yahoo! kicks off 30 Days of Change.
During the next month, Yahoo! will be sharing a new logo design. However, each logo will still retain the purple color and signature exclamation point. And at the end, on September 5 12am EST, Yahoo! bet365.com will debut its new official logo.
But as we all wait for the big unveiling in early September, we will no doubt see a range of typographic enhancements to Yahoo!’s logo during this rebranding experiment, from simple kerning to sans-serif and script fonts. كازينو عبر الانترنت
Here are the new logo designs Yahoo! has debuted thus far:
Day 1 (August 7)
Day 2 (August 8)
Day 3 (August 9)
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Portugal D7 Visa: The Ultimate Guide
If you're considering relocating to Portugal and enjoying its rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes, the Portugal D7 Visa may be the perfect option for you. Introduced by the Portuguese government in 2007, the D7 Visa, also known as the Retirement Visa or Passive Income Visa, offers non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens with a reasonable net regular passive income the opportunity to obtain residency in Portugal. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the D7 visa requirements, application process, and benefits, and provide valuable tips for a successful application.
What is the D7 Visa?
The D7 Visa is designed to attract retirees and individuals living on passive income to Portugal, with the aim of boosting the country's economy. It allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens to apply for legal residency based on a reasonable net regular passive income. This income can stem from various sources such as pensions, transferable equity, real estate, intellectual property, or financial investments. The minimum required yearly income for eligibility is €8,460, with an additional 50 percent for the spouse and 30 percent for each dependent child, regardless of the applicant's country of origin.
Benefits of the D7 Visa
The Portugal D7 visa presents a range of advantages for individuals seeking to relocate to Portugal. With its simplified application process, the visa offers numerous benefits to facilitate your transition and integration into Portuguese society. Here are some key features of the application process:
- High Mobility: One of the significant advantages of the D7 visa is the freedom of movement it provides within the Schengen Area. Once you obtain the visa, you can enjoy visa-free entry and unrestricted circulation throughout the Schengen countries. This enables you to explore and travel to other European countries easily, expanding your horizons and enriching your experiences.
- Permanent Residency and Citizenship: The D7 visa paves the way for long-term residence in Portugal. Upon receiving the visa, you can apply for a residence permit that is initially valid for one year. This permit can be renewed for two consecutive years. After a total of five years of legal residency, you become eligible to apply for permanent residency in Portugal. Moreover, if you meet the requirements, there is a pathway to Portuguese citizenship through naturalization. It is worth noting that passing a Portuguese language test is a prerequisite for naturalization.
- Resident's Rights: As a D7 visa holder and resident in Portugal, you are entitled to various rights and benefits provided by the state. These include access to the National Health Service Care, ensuring your healthcare needs are met. You can also benefit from the National Education Service, enrolling your children in Portuguese schools to receive a quality education. Additionally, you have the freedom to engage in professional activities, seek vocational schooling, and enjoy the protection offered by the Portuguese Law and Legal System.
- Family Reunification: The D7 visa recognizes the importance of family unity. It allows for family reunification, enabling your immediate family members to join you in Portugal. Spouses, dependent children, parents, and minor siblings may qualify for family reunification. However, it is necessary to provide legal proof of the family relationship and dependency when applying for this benefit.
- Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) Option: Portugal offers a special tax program called the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime. This program provides tax incentives, including exemptions or reduced rates on foreign-source income for a period of ten years. By taking advantage of the NHR program, you can optimize your tax situation and enjoy financial benefits during your stay in Portugal.
Portugal D7 Visa Requirements: Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Portugal D7 Visa, you must meet the following requirements:
- Non-EU National: The D7 Visa is available to non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
- Sufficient Funds: You should have the financial means to support yourself during your stay in Portugal.
- Clean Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is necessary to qualify for the D7 Visa.
- Residence Address: You must have a valid residence address in Portugal.
- Minimum Stay Requirement: During the first two-year period, you should be able to spend at least 16 months in Portugal.
Application Process for the D7 Visa
The application process for the Portugal D7 visa typically involves several steps and requires gathering the necessary documentation to support your eligibility. Here is a general overview of the application process:
- Determine eligibility: Before applying for the Portugal D7 visa, ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. Typically, you must be able to prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents, as well as possess suitable accommodation in Portugal.
- Gather the required documents: The specific documents may vary depending on the Portuguese consulate or embassy in your country, but generally, you will need the following:
- Valid passport: Ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in Portugal.
- Visa application form: Complete the visa application form provided by the Portuguese consulate or embassy.
- Proof of income: Provide evidence of regular income, such as bank statements, pension statements, or investment statements. The amount required may vary, so check with the consulate for the current financial requirements.
- Health insurance: Obtain health insurance coverage that is valid in Portugal.
- Criminal record check: Obtain a police clearance certificate or criminal record check from your home country.
- Accommodation proof: Show proof of accommodation in Portugal, such as a rental agreement or property ownership documents.
- Other supporting documents: Additional documents may be required, such as proof of education, marital status, or proof of relationship with dependents.
- Submit the application: Once you have gathered all the necessary documents, submit your application to the Portuguese consulate or embassy in your country of residence. Make sure to pay the required visa fee at this stage.
- Attend an interview: Depending on the consulate's discretion, you may be required to attend an interview to discuss your application and provide any additional information requested.
- Wait for a decision: After submitting your application and attending any necessary interviews, you will need to wait for a decision. The processing time can vary, but it is advisable to check with the consulate for the current estimated processing time.
- Obtain the visa: If your application is approved, you will receive a Portugal D7 visa sticker on your passport. Make sure to review the visa details and ensure that all the information is accurate.
- Travel to Portugal: Once you have obtained the visa, you can travel to Portugal and complete the necessary registration procedures with the Portuguese authorities within the specified timeframe.
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Poland offers a wealth of opportunities for job seekers, making it an attractive destination to work and live. Here are some of the top reasons why you should consider working in Poland:
- Thriving economy: Poland has a rapidly growing economy, making it an ideal destination for job seekers. The country's GDP has been consistently increasing, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe. This has created a host of job opportunities across various industries, such as IT, finance, marketing, and healthcare.
- Competitive salaries and benefits: Poland offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to employees, making it a great place to work. The average salary in Poland is significantly lower than in Western European countries, while still providing a good standard of living. In addition to this, many companies provide additional benefits such as health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement plans.
- Skilled workforce: Poland has a highly skilled workforce, with a strong focus on education and training. The country has a number of highly ranked universities and vocational schools, ensuring that graduates have the necessary skills and qualifications to excel in their chosen fields.
- Strategic location: Poland is strategically located in the heart of Europe, providing easy access to major markets and cities. This makes it an ideal location for businesses looking to expand their operations in Europe, while also offering job seekers the opportunity to work in a central and convenient location.
- Attractive Tax Benefits and Healthcare Coverage: Poland offers attractive tax benefits for foreign workers, with a flat tax rate of 19% on personal income. Additionally, the country has a well-developed healthcare system that offers affordable and accessible healthcare to all residents.
- Rich culture and history: Poland is a country with a rich cultural and historical heritage, with numerous museums, historic sites, and cultural events to explore. Living and working in Poland allows individuals to immerse themselves in the country's unique culture, which can be a rewarding and enriching experience.
Poland Work Permit Visa: What Does it Mean?
A Poland work permit is an official document issued by the Polish government that allows a non-Polish citizen to legally work in Poland for a specific period of time. This permit is issued to foreign nationals who have a job offer from a Polish employer and meet certain eligibility criteria. The work permit is typically valid for up to three years and can be renewed upon expiration. Having a valid work permit is necessary for foreign nationals to work and reside legally in Poland as skilled migrants.
Types of Poland Work Visa
|Work Permit Type||Description|
|Type A||Allows temporary or permanent job placement at one employer without obligations regarding residence status|
|Type B||Temporary residence permit that allows foreigners to work in Poland|
|Type C||Residence card that allows a foreigner to reside and work in Poland for up to one year|
|Type D||Granted to foreigners registered in the Commercial Register who have concluded an employment contract with a company to provide services in Poland|
|Type E||For foreign nationals with a Polish residence card obtained via the Polish Agency for Foreigners|
Eligibility Requirements for Obtaining a Poland Work Permit
To apply for a Poland work permit visa, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria, which may vary based on the type of work permit they are applying for. However, some general eligibility requirements include:
- Job Offer: To be eligible for a Poland work permit, you must have a valid job offer from a Polish employer. This job offer should clearly state the type of work you will be doing, the duration of your employment, and the salary and benefits you will receive.
- Medical Certificate: You must provide a recent medical certificate with a complete health examination and character examination to prove that you are fit to work in Poland. The medical certificate should be issued by a recognized medical institution.
- Sufficient Funds: You should have proof of enough cash funds to support yourself and your family during your stay in Poland. The amount of funds required may vary depending on your individual circumstances, such as the duration of your stay, the number of family members accompanying you, and the cost of living in Poland.
- Police Clearance Certificate: You should provide a police clearance certificate with zero criminal records to show that you do not have any criminal history. The certificate should be issued by the relevant authority in your home country.
Documents Required to Apply for Poland Work Visa
To apply for a Poland work visa, you will need to provide the following documents:
- Application Form: The first step in applying for a Poland work visa is to fill out and sign the Poland work permit application form. The form can be downloaded from the website of the Polish consulate or embassy in your home country.
- Visa Processing Fee: Applicants must pay the visa processing fee before submitting their application. The fee varies based on the type of visa and the duration of stay.
- Health Insurance: All applicants must provide a copy of their health insurance policy, which covers medical expenses in Poland during their stay.
- Passport Copy: A clear and legible copy of the original passport is required. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned stay in Poland. It should have at least two blank pages.
- Employment Contract: Applicants must submit a copy of their employment contract or a letter of intent from the employer in Poland.
- Education and Work Experience Certificates: Certificates and documents related to the applicant's education and work experience, such as diplomas, degrees, and certificates, should be submitted.
- Proof of Sufficient Funds: Applicants should provide evidence of sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay in Poland. Bank statements, pay stubs, and tax returns are acceptable forms of proof.
- Police Clearance Certificate: A police clearance certificate with zero criminal records issued by the relevant authority in the applicant's home country is required.
- Recent Photographs: Two recent photographs of the applicant, taken within the last 6 months, are required. The photographs should be in color and meet the visa application photograph requirements.
From Job Offer to Visa Approval: Getting a Work Permit in Poland
Getting a work permit in Poland can be a complex process, involving several steps and documentation requirements. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to obtain a work permit in Poland, starting from securing a job offer to obtaining a visa approval.
Step 1: Find a Job
First, you need to find a job in Poland that suits your qualifications and skills. Once you find a job, the employer will provide you with a job offer letter.
Step 2: Check Eligibility
Before applying for a work visa, you need to check if you meet the eligibility criteria for the specific type of work permit you want to apply for.
Step 3: Collect Documents
Once you have confirmed your eligibility, you need to collect all the necessary documents, such as a completed application form, health insurance, proof of sufficient funds, and a police clearance certificate.
Step 4: Submit Application
You can submit your application for a work visa at the nearest Polish embassy or consulate in your home country. You will need to pay the visa processing fee at this stage.
Step 5: Wait for Processing
After submitting your application, you need to wait for the authorities to process your application. The processing time may vary depending on the type of work permit you are applying for.
Step 6: Attend Interview
If necessary, you may need to attend an interview at the embassy or consulate to discuss your application and clarify any questions.
Step 7: Receive Decision
Once your application is processed, you will receive a decision on your application. If your application is approved, you will be issued a work visa that will allow you to legally work in Poland.
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- 1. FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launched research agenda to increase research and investment in AMR.
- 2. PM Modi laid the foundation stone of ten projects worth around rupees 7,600 crores in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
- 3. World Swahili Language Day: 07 July
- 4. 67th Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) Convention began on 06 July 2023 in Colombo.
- 5. MoU for the establishment of the IIT Madras campus in Zanzibar- Tanzania was signed on 06 July 2023.
- 6. Meta launched Instagram Threads, a text-based messaging app.
- 7. Renowned painter Namboothiri passed away at the age of 97 years old.
- 8. India signed a Protocol document with Singapore to enhance cooperation till 2028.
- 9. PM Modi to attend Gita Press Centenary Celebrations in Gorakhpur.
- 10. FDI in developing countries stood at $662billion: World Investment Report 2023.
- 11. Indian pair of Priyansh and Avneet Kaur won gold at the World Youth Archery Championships in Ireland.
- 12. An MoU has been signed between Sri Lanka's Jaffna University and IIT Madras.
- 13. Taiwan to open third Taipei Economic Cultural Centre in India.
- 14. India and US navies participated in Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise to boost interoperability.
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Topic: Biotechnology and Diseases
1. FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launched research agenda to increase research and investment in AMR.
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) have released the One Health Priority Research Agenda on Antimicrobial Resistance through a webinar.
- These organizations work specifically in the areas of human, animal, plant and environmental health.
- The agenda will act as a guide for countries, research institutes and funding bodies to support One Health AMR research.
- It will also allow policymakers, researchers, and the multidisciplinary scientific community to collaborate.
- It defined ‘One Health’ as a unifying approach, which aims to sustainably balance and optimise the health of people, animals and ecosystems.
- Similarly, on June 22, 2023, WHO launched a global research agenda on AMR in human health.
- It also aims to guide stakeholders in generating new evidence to address antimicrobial resistance.
- With the mixed method approach, global experts have identified five key pillars as well as three cross-cutting themes.
- The five key pillars are- Transmission, Integrated surveillance, Interventions, Behavioural insights and change and Economics and policy.
Topic: State News/ Chhattisgarh
2. PM Modi laid the foundation stone of ten projects worth around rupees 7,600 crores in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
- He dedicated to the nation two National Highway projects built at a cost of about rupees thirteen hundred crores.
- He laid the foundation stone of three other National Highway projects.
- He also dedicated to the nation the LPG bottling plant of Indian Oil located in Korba.
- He also dedicated to the nation doubling of the Raipur-Khariar road rail line and Kevti-Antagarh new rail line project.
- Shri Modi inaugurated the new train service between Antagarh to Raipur.
- He started the distribution of 75 lakh cards to the beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
(Source: News on AIR)
Topic: Important Days
3. World Swahili Language Day: 07 July
- Swahili language from sub-Saharan Africa is among the world’s 10 most widely spoken languages.
- This language is spoken by over 200 million people across Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique, Uganda and along the East coast of Africa.
- Swahili is also the official language of the African Union.
- 07 July was declared as World Kiswahili Language Day in November 2021.
- Swahili is also known by its local name Kiswahili. It is a Bantu language.
- Bantu is a language family spoken by the Bantu peoples of Central, Southern, Eastern and Southeast Africa.
Topic: Summits/ Conferences/ Meetings
4. 67th Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) Convention began on 06 July 2023 in Colombo.
- Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremasinghe and High Commissioner of India Gopal Baglay attended the three-day convention’s inaugural ceremony.
- The convention is a premier travel event with 500 participants and 50 Indian media personnel.
- The convention’s agenda includes discussions on India’s tourism vision for 2047 and the growing significance of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions).
- The convention aims to strengthen ties between India and Sri Lanka.
- India has been the largest source market for tourism in Sri Lanka last year.
- Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) is the representative body of the travel industry of India. It was established in 1951. It is headquartered in Mumbai.
5. MoU for the establishment of the IIT Madras campus in Zanzibar- Tanzania was signed on 06 July 2023.
- The MoU was signed between the Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India, IIT Madras and the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT) Zanzibar- Tanzania.
- This is the first ever IIT campus to be established outside India.
- Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said that National Education Policy 2020 is paving the way for making knowledge a key component of bilateral relations.
- NEP 2020 recommends that “High performing Indian universities will be encouraged to set up campuses in other countries”.
- IIT Madras will provide academic programs, curricula, student selection aspects and pedagogical details.
- The government of Zanzibar-Tanzania will meet the capital and operating expenditure.
- IIT Madras degrees will be awarded to the students enrolled in this campus.
- The campus will include students from Tanzania and other countries as well. It can also have Indian students.
6. Meta launched Instagram Threads, a text-based messaging app.
- Threads looks very similar to Twitter. People can use their Instagram usernames on Threads.
- Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the launch of Threads on 05 July 2023.
- Threads is a text-based social messaging app. In this, users are able to post short messages.
- Others can share, like and comment upon the messages.
- The Threads is available for free on Apple App Store and Google Play online store in more than 100 countries.
- People can publish 500 characters long Threads posts. They can also share links, photos and videos that can be 5 minutes long.
- Threads will use decentralized technology, called ActivityPub.
- BlueSky, a rival social messaging app is built on the decentralized networking technology called the AT Protocol.
- Meta (formerly Facebook) is an American multinational technology conglomerate. It is based in Menlo Park, California.
- Instagram was released in 2010. It is owned by Meta. It is a photo and video-sharing social networking service.
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Topic: Personality in News
7. Renowned painter Namboothiri passed away at the age of 97 years old.
- On July 6, he passed away at a private hospital in Kottakkal in Malappuram district.
- Noted litterateur Namboothiri, famous for his line art and copper relief works, illustrated for many leading Malayalam writers including Thakazhi Sivasankar Pillai, MT Vasudevan Nair, Urub and SK Pottakkad.
- His works blended tradition with modernity, seamlessly blend the past and the present.
- He was a chairman of the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi.
- He was awarded the Raja Ravi Varma Award of the Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy in 2003.
- He was also awarded the Kerala State Film Award for Best Art Director.
(Source: News on AIR)
Topic: MoUs and Agreements
8. India signed a Protocol document with Singapore to enhance cooperation till 2028.
- On 6 July, India and Singapore signed a Protocol document to extend the existing MoU on enhancing cooperation in the field of Personnel Management and Public Administration for five years.
- It was signed by Secretary V Srinivas on behalf of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and Simon Wang, High Commissioner of Singapore to India.
- It aims to strengthen the partnership between the two countries by enhancing cooperation between civil service officers of India and Singapore.
- The MoU provides for cooperation in the areas of administrative reforms and public sector transformation, leadership and talent development, e-governance, capacity building and training.
(Source: News on AIR)
Topic: State News/ Uttar Pradesh
9. PM Modi to attend Gita Press Centenary Celebrations in Gorakhpur.
- PM Modi has begun his two day visit to Uttar Pradesh. He will attend the centenary celebrations of the Gita Press and flag off two Vande Bharat trains.
- He will also inaugurate a special issue of Shiv Puran, with 200 colour pictures of Shiva Lila.
- He will address a public rally at Wajidpur of more than 50,000 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers.
- He will also lay the foundation stone of schemes worth Rs 1,800 crore and inaugurate projects worth about 10,000 crore at Varanasi.
- PM Modi will flag off two Vande Bharat Trains — the Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express and the Jodhpur-Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express.
- Gita Press:
- It is the world's largest publisher of Hindu religious texts.
- It was founded on 29 April 1923 by Jaya Dayal Goyanka and Ghanshyam Das.
- Geeta Press has published more than 1800 types of books in 15 languages.
- Gita Press has been recently named for the prestigious Gandhi peace prize.
Topic: Reports and Indices/Ranking
10. FDI in developing countries stood at $662billion: World Investment Report 2023.
- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released its World Investment Report 2023.
- During 2022, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in developing countries remained at $662 billion.
- Among developing countries, 80% of FDI inflows of the region went to China, Singapore, India and UAE.
- In 2022, FDI inflows to India rose by 10% ($49 billion) while China registered a 5% yearly growth.
- Developing countries including India attracted FDI worth $544 billion in clean energy in 2022.
- FDI to Singapore and UAE grew by 8% and 10%, respectively.
- FDI inflows to ASEAN member countries grown by 41% to $222 billion.
- FDI in the Gulf region has declined and inflows to smaller developing countries remain stagnant.
- Overall global FDI has declined by 12% to $1.3 trillion in 2022. The decline in global FDI is due to the lower volumes of financial flows and transactions in developed countries.
- According to the World Investment Report 2023, developing countries are facing a growing annual investment deficit to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
- The gap in investment deficit has now increased to $4 trillion per year.
- The report calls for urgent support to developing countries for attracting more investment for their transition to clean energy.
11. Indian pair of Priyansh and Avneet Kaur won gold at the World Youth Archery Championships in Ireland.
- Indian archers Priyansh and Avneet Kaur have won the gold medal in the junior mixed event in the compound event at the World Youth Archery Championships.
- In a nail-biting contest on 5 July, the Indian players defeated Israel in the final in Limerick, Ireland by 146 points to 144.
- India's pair of Manav Jadhav and Aishwarya Sharma also won the bronze medal after defeating Mexico in the Cadet Mixed Compound event.
- The World Youth Archery Championship is being held at the University of Limerick in Ireland from July 3 to 9.
- The World Archery Youth Championships, an international competition in archery. It is being organized once in two years since 1991.
(Source: News on AIR
12. An MoU has been signed between Sri Lanka's Jaffna University and IIT Madras.
- The MoU has been signed to foster academic collaboration and promote research initiatives.
- The agreement provides for several opportunities for benefits including the exchange of students and faculty between the two institutions.
- Initially, there will be an exchange of about ten students and faculty at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- The goal of this collaboration is to learn from the cultural experiences of both countries and to promote educational diversity.
- Joint research will involve cooperation in specific areas, with a special focus on renewable energy.
- IIT Madras has offered its expertise in creating a platform for joint research in this area.
- Jaffna University also proposed setting up an incubation cell as in IIT Madras.
- The partnership between the two institutions will prove to be a milestone toward academic excellence and innovation in research.
Topic: International News
13. Taiwan to open third Taipei Economic Cultural Centre in India.
- Taiwan has decided to open Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in the commercial capital, Mumbai.
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC) are present in New Delhi and Chennai.
- The main aim of opening the Cultural Centre is to enhance cooperation between both countries.
- India and Taiwan do not maintain formal diplomatic ties.
- Many companies in Taiwan are looking to relocate their production bases to India from China.
- At present, India has the India-Taipei Association (ITA) office in Taipei.
- India and Taiwan’s cooperation has increased in the area of trade, critical supply chains, science and technology, culture, and education in recent years.
- Trade volume between both countries has increased from USD 2 billion in 2006 to USD 8.9 billion in 2021.
- India has expressed interest in setting up manufacturing facilities of top Taiwanese companies, especially world's largest chip maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC) in India.
14. India and US navies participated in Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise to boost interoperability.
- The Seventh edition of Indian Navy – US Navy (IN – USN) Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise, SALVEX was conducted from 26 Jun – 06 Jul 23 at Kochi.
- It was focused on boosting interoperability and operational coordination.
- Both navies are participating in the Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise since 2005.
- Frontline warship and specialist diving and EOD teams took part in the exercise.
- Diving teams of both the countries shared experiences on Maritime Salvage and trained together in various facets of EOD Operations on land as well at sea.
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Indulge in all the luxuries of life from living in unique waterfront apartments spread over eight grand mansions, surrounded by pristine blue waters on all sides. Located in the busy yet serene Western Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the properties boast scene-stealing W style, show-stopping views, and world-class amenities.
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W RESIDENCES IN PALM JUMEIRAH
W’s penthouses for sale in Dubai are split into smaller homes with non-repetitive floor plans and generous spaces, offering residents pure excellence in everything from high-end services, designs, materials, finishes, and overall ambiance. Three types of properties are available for purchase, including garden apartments, panorama residences, and signature penthouses—all perfect for varying prospective owners. Garden apartments are botanical retreats situated on elevated grounds, maximizing the power of outdoor spaces with private manicured backyards, barbecue grill sets, cooking counters, and beautiful vistas. Panorama properties will awaken your senses, bringing seemingly boundless amounts of space and making these homes soft and full of light. These properties are limited per floor (one or two) to stretch and make the most of the panoramic views, with floor-to-ceiling windows, long private terraces, and open-plan living areas. Last but certainly not least are the opulent penthouses with double-height ceilings offering owners a life ‘on top’. These homes are designed for the most affluent and private individuals, made possible by a secret lobby and elevator.Request Available Units & Prices
ESCAPE AND HAVE IT ALL ON THE PALM
The W brand is bold and defies expectations, and this hotel-inspired concept of residents’ own private sanctuary is no exception. The neighbouring hotel, W Dubai The Palm, will provide a standard set of services, which will be complemented by numerous resident-only amenities. The brand has a trademarked Whatever/Whenever approach to service, which will enrich the living experience via a 24/7 concierge for a personal touch, security service, extra security for events, a personal driver service, courtesy limousine service, in-residence catering, and VIP access to restaurants. Moreover, owners will become members of the exclusive 104 Club with a private beach, an outdoor infinity pool, a fitness center, a running track, a tennis court, a dining lounge, picnic and barbecue areas, and a kids’ play area.
W Residences is the 16th addition to the brand’s portfolio of distinctive properties and is the first one in the Middle East. Those living in one of the W’s mansions in Dubai have the perfect balance of having their own private world away from the noise and being close to all the action. This location puts you at the center of the trendiest eateries in the city, year-round amenities and facilites (like water sports, water parks, golf courses, etc.), and 20-25 minutes away from Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai. Everything feels like a traditional and modern juxtaposition, from smaller details like the restaurant Torno Subito by Michelin Starred Chef, Massimo Bottura (a throwback to the 1960’s Italian Riviera in a modern playful environment) to the grand architectural choices (inspired by nature but forms a modern sculpture). The complex has already made a name for itself as a global destination for ultimate luxury living, so anyone will find it a privilege to be a part of this community.Find out more about Dubai areas
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Announcing the opening of our Philadelphia and Kansas City studios!
The future of healthcare design
In this three part series, healthcare administrators and designers from around the U.S. share their views on how technology can connect patients and providers.
Three cities, three ways urban design can create social equity
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Arnie Pepper is having the worst day of his life. The
Pulitzer-prize winning sports columnist for the
Washington Post is has lived a thrilling, prestigious and
(mostly) blameless existence over nearly four decades
of rubbing shoulders with atheletic royalty at the most
pretigious sporting events of out times. Then one day,
within the confines of an impromptu gathering of fellow
reporters, he tosses out a characteristic one-liner.
Overheard and subsequently posted on social media,,
his joke goes viral. The ensuing hurricane of
condemnation threatens to take his job and reputation,
alienate his daughter, and decimate his obsessively,
observed inner world.
#MeAsWell is the second novel from Peter Mehlman,
an essayrist, artist, comic, filmmaker, and longtime
writer/producer for the iconic television show Seinfeld.
At once surreal and too real, laughable and on point, the
novel examines the inner and outer turmoil that results
when a well-meannig but iconoclastic public figure,
having failed to update his cultural operating system,
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Who are graciousmalhome.com?
When you’re looking for a new Maltese puppy, it can be hard to know where to start. The internet is a great place to begin your search, but it can also be a minefield. Many legitimate Maltese breeders have websites and advertise online, but unfortunately there are probably more scam websites like Graciousmalhome.com created by criminals than genuine ones. It’s important to be careful and do your research when looking for a new furry friend online. Criminals will take advantage of your love for a new pet and we all want to make sure that we’re bringing home a happy and healthy puppy. Taking the time to do your due diligence and research can help ensure that you find the perfect puppy for you and your family while also avoiding scammers.
Can I trust graciousmalhome.com reviews?
When it comes to online reviews, it’s important to be skeptical, especially when it comes to websites like Graciousmalhome.com which are often clones of previous scam sites. Scammers will create fake reviews on their own website or on other review sites, such as Facebook or TrustPilot. By researching the author and reading their other reviews, you can gain insight into their writing style and the types of products or services they typically review. If the author has a history of reviewing scammy websites, treat it as a red flag and an indication that the review should be taken with a grain of salt. Additionally, you can research the website or product being reviewed to see if it has a history of being associated with scams or similar fraudulent websites.
Is Graciousmalhome.com legit?
How long has Graciousmalhome.com existed?
When thinking about buying from a website, it’s good to be aware of signs that the company may not be trustworthy.
One sign is the age of the company’s website. For example, if a website’s domain was only registered recently, like in our example Graciousmalhome.com, which was registered only 2 weeks ago on 10 of August 2023 and the expiration date is in 1 year which is August 2024, it is a sign that the website or company is not reliable.
It’s also important to check the information on the website to make sure it matches the information on the WHOIS.
Where are Graciousmalhome.com located?
It can be difficult to accurately determine the location of Graciousmalhome.com. Scammers may claim to be located in one location, but in reality, they may be located in a different location entirely. This can be used to scam individuals out of money, such as by charging for pet transportation services.
To protect yourself, it is important to verify the location of a domain through reliable sources before conducting any transactions.
Their domain was registered with the following information:
Email address: Not Known
Name Used: Not Known
Organisation: Not Known
Physical address: Not Known
City: Not Known
Zip: Not Known
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Most times the address on the WHOIS is not the location of the scammer. Very often they will use a privacy service to hide their details.
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Our goal is to gather as much information as possible about Graciousmalhome.com and the individuals behind it. By providing us with details about the criminals, we can create a comprehensive understanding of the scammer’s network and take steps to shut it down.
We welcome any information about the scammers, even if you haven’t lost any money. Disrupting their payment methods can have a greater impact on their operations than just shutting down a website, which can easily be recreated.
Protip: If the scammers provide you with bank account information, request that they use Bitcoin instead. If they offer a Zelle account, ask for a bank account to transfer the funds to. You can report multiple accounts to us for further investigation.
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Does everybody want to make money without doing any work? Experienced horse racing bettors think that winning an easy money through a horse betting racing system is pretty much unachievable but they are wrong. You can actually make money from horse betting by just following simple and effective strategies and not by your wildest dreams. Winning Dewalive betting is made easy through the use of various horse betting systems which are being made available all over the internet. Spending a little bit of money on using these strategies will help you make easy money from horse racing. Even if you haven’t tried placing bets in horse races, you would probably know what to do so now it is time to find out how.
First of all, you must know the various horse racing betting systems and their features. There are different types of horse betting systems such as hedging, arbitrage, primitive arbitrage and many more. The best part about horse betting systems is that you just need to understand the concepts and not spend a lot of time trying to figure out how they work. This is very unique because most other gambling systems that you see being sold require a lot of skill and talent, and most of the time if you don’t have that talent dump your money and go find another site.
Other types of horse betting systems are called permutations. If you see a lot of horses on the betting board and you know the approximate chance of each horse winning, then you can bet on all the possibilities. You don’t have to bet on the winning horse, you can bet on the next colors or stages and so on. Using such systems can actually produce more profit than just guessing and picking your own bets based on your own fancy.
There are also different kinds of horse racing betting systems which target to make more money than just making some fun bets. Some systems can ensure you will make money regardless of the outcome of the horse racing. Such systems are great when it comes to making quick money but they certainly do not make money. When you see exotic horse racing betting systems online, they often ask you to deposit a large amount of money up-front, usually asking you torants of a very large amount of money. When they show you the numbers, you would realize that this system can really make you a lot of money, especially if you are betting in a few races at a time.
Placing random bets on races or guessing a horse based on the weight of its last race is not the way to go. When you bet, you must place a calculated bet, using the right system, in order to make a profit. Finding the right system for the purpose is often a very hard task and only after trying hundreds of systems that don’t work, you have managed to locate one that is not offering you any bad deals and the one that really works for you.
Make sure you try out a few different systems before you select the one you want to play with. That one just might be exactly what you need to bring in the bucks every week. Keep in mind that you are not going to be able to bet during every race, you want to be able to bet strategically, within certain guidelines, and not spend all your money in any one race.
When you bet, it is also very important to check the conditions of the horses, if the race will be going over grass or alongside the track. When the conditions are right, both the horse and also the weather can have a considerable effect on the outcome of the race.
The worst thing that can happen to a horse is to have it suffer an injury or sickness. Even the best horses can be affected by an injury and it is important to note the odds of the horse at any given moment, before you place your bet and send out a message to the betting Exchange to inform them of the following.
Once you have send out the information about the horse, you will then open up the online betting exchange account, and figure out how much you are going to bet. You are likely to find ranges of information available to you; the important thing is that you note if there are any contingency plans or anything regarding the horse, before you place the bet.
Once you find out whether the information you are receiving from the horse racing system is what you are looking for, you will be in a position to place the bet confidently. Before starting to place bets you should also find out if the system accepts bets on the horse from various countries, before you finalize your payment. | <urn:uuid:315d4403-ae15-42c1-8784-af3772631896> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://petsites.xyz/2023/02/10/pleasurable-and-affordable-horse-racing-betting-system-to-win-easy-money/ | 2023-10-04T21:01:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.965676 | 919 |
Well, it’s that time of month again: time to review all the bizarre writing research you’ve had to do.
As I’ve said before, it’s astonishing how much real-life garbage you need to know for fantasy writing. It’s equally astonishing how much real-life garbage you just…don’t know. I had to have learned this somewhere, right? Wrong.
This is only a small example of my garbage, though. What have you kids learned in the name of art and/or science this month?
“about how long is the average marriage”
“best wood for carving chairs”
“what is the population of isle of skye”
“random dog name generator”
“are there mayflies in scotland”
“who were the cathars”
“most popular surnames in state of indiana”
“men of harlech”
Here’s the dog name generator I found, by the way. Very useful. The average marriage, unfortunately, is only 8-10 years. Ouch. In other news, the Cathars are going to be featured in a story sometime–with a magical twist, obviously. | <urn:uuid:9f4a5bab-476a-4c62-976c-db63407864a0> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://phantasmagorium.blog/2019/07/28/writers-report-2/ | 2023-10-04T20:46:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.937669 | 287 |
Researchers find common protein link between cancer and autism
Researchers from the University of Turku, in Finland, have discovered that there is a common protein, named SHANK, that is found to have an influence on people suffering from cancer and from autism. The role of SHANK in autism had already been known, with its absence or mutation due to genes associated with autism.
The new research found that the protein also plays a role in the ability for cancer cells to spread through the body. In particular, the study observed that the protein prevented the movement of breast cancer cells to the surrounding tissue.
“Amazingly, the ability of cancer cells to adhere and migrate on their environment and invade into surrounding tissue were prevented by SHANK protein — a molecule previously studied in the central nervous system and linked to autism”, describes graduate student Johanna Lilja.
In the researchers’ experiments, SHANK protein was able to inhibit the action of a protein called Rap1 to activate cell adhesion receptors, called integrins. The crossover between autism and cancer is that the same mechanism that regulates cancer cells ability to spread through the body also relates to the morphology and branching of neurites that play a role in brain function.
“Our results revealed that gene mutations in SHANK, found in autistic patients, impair SHANKs ability to prevent the adherence of both neurons and breast cancer cells. This once again demonstrates the power of basic research in facilitating our understanding of several human diseases”, concluded Professor Johanna Ivaska.
Further studies are now being conducted by the same group of researchers to discover whether SHANK proteins also play a role in other aspects of cancer cells, particularly within the spread and growth of the cells.
Clinical stage biopharmaceutical company Nuvectis Pharma has announced the initiation of a phase 1a dose …
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Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. My research focuses on human rights (including the human rights of Indigenous peoples), international ethics, transitional justice and the philosophy of international law.
University of VictoriaDepartment of PhilosophyAssociate Professor
University of Arizona
Department of Philosophy
APA Western Division
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If the pHi-Tech system detects a problem with the communication of one of the components while initializing the Control Unit, the display will show a notification message and won't continue to the main menu.
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Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
John Hohlt from The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) shares on PHIT for a Queen how using Christ through sport to influence.
- Went into coach due to the positive influence of his coach
- We went to see the world transformed by Jesus through sport
- Coaches can be the greatest influencer in the sports world
- FCA wants to help complete the ministry
- Coach’s words have power
- We are called to be ambassadors for Christ, and this doesn’t change on the field
- Do you want to be a legend, or do you want to build a legacy?
To learn more about FCA Camps in specific locations, visit www.FCACamps.org and watch the 2019 FCA Camps video here.
View the media page for FCA here. For more information about the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, visit FCA’s web site at www.fca.org, its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fcafans or its Twitter feed @fcanews.
Learning more about FCA:
Throughout more than six decades, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA, www.fca.org) has worked to bring coaches and athletes together through large events, exciting Camps and impactful Huddles. But the small, intimate groups that meet for Bible studies, devotions and prayer help athletes to truly lean on their brothers and sisters in Christ—and become closer to Him in the process.
FCA offers hundreds of resources, from sports-themed devotional Bibles to Bible reading plans that athletes can complete alone or with others. All are designed to help coaches and athletes further their walk with God.
“When coaches and athletes come together in the exciting setting of a game or match, they can go all out for Jesus on the field,” said FCA President and CEO Shane Williamson. “But when they quiet their hearts, get into God’s Word and fellowship with their teammates in Christ, that’s when real Christian growth happens.”
For example, on the YouVersion Bible reading app, FCA offers several reading plans, such as the 31-day RISE Devotional for Competitors, the 31-day Undefeated Devotional for Competitors, the 10-day True Competitor Sports Devotional, the seven-day Heart of a Coach Devotional and the 31-day Relentless Devotional for Competitors, among others. Additionally, those who want to delve further into the stories of each FCA Magazine can also follow along with five-day reading plans that supplement the interesting and uplifting magazine content.
Under FCA’s numerous resources, coaches and athletes can find free devotionals, Bible studies, videos and reading plans for individuals, small groups or entire teams. Full collections on topics such as criticism, dedication, righteousness, injuries, accountability, fear and more allow coaches, team leaders, and parents to choose the subject that best fits each situation. FCA also offers free ice-breakers, games, and skits that can be utilized to bring groups together and help athletes get to know one another—all while deepening their learning about the Bible and God’s love and grace.
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Mindfulness has found its place in sports! Dr. Saltzman discusses mindfulness and how it can lead to improved sport performance overall, reduce stress and increase the enjoyment of sport!
- Saltzman defines mindfulness as paying attention to the here and now, with kindness and curiosity so we can choose our behavior. Mindfulness lets us tune in to our bodies and fine tune our athletic performance.
- What is going on in our body when we practice mindfulness? Mindfulness increases problem-solving and emotional regulation, learning and memory and cognitive flexibility as well as decreases activation in our amygdala (our flight or fight region of the brain). The brain has neuroplasty which means we can change the wiring of our brain, and we can change it to be more resilient and compassionate. Cool, huh?!
- Saltzman shares her most valuable tools for mindfulness; learning how to have your feelings without your feelings having you, learning how to respond instead of reacting and self-compassion.
- Mindfulness can be helpful for athletes but even more important, it can be helpful for coaches and parents even more! Dr. Saltzman shares some issues that are coming up with our young athletes and how it is impacting their health and happiness.
- Saltzman has an online course for athletes, coaches, and parents. Get signed up and use the discount!! September classes to come.
You Know She’s Legit:
Amy Saltzman M.D. is an athlete, mindfulness coach, holistic physician, and devoted student of transformation. She is the author of A Still Quiet Place for Athletes: Mindfulness Skills for Achieving Peak Performance and Finding Flow in Sport and in Life. In 2018, the book was voted Changing the Game Project’s book of the year for Athletes. Dr. Amy’s offerings allow any athlete or team to develop mental, emotional, and spiritual skills for finding flow; the exact same skills are being used by an ever increasing number of college, professional and Olympic athletes. She offers in-person and online mindfulness training, to individual athletes, coaches and teams.
To find out more about Dr. Saltzman’s work, her book and to sign up for training go to:
Dr. Saltzman has generously offered a 10% discount for her upcoming Fall training in September. You can sign up now and put 10%PHIT in the scholarship box to receive!
Friday Jun 14, 2019
Friday Jun 14, 2019
Valeria Weber Williamson of Your Shot of Yoga shares on PHIT for a Queen “ Why you have to give yourself permission to fail, but not permission to quit. “
- Yoga has been shown in research to complement care of mental illness such as trauma, depression, chronic pain or anxiety.
- Be involved in finding your own way
- The Why of yoga will vary as to why you are using it
- Yoga gives you the space to let everything go for a minute.
- Part of why we don’t find thing sustainable is we don’t build our network
- It needs to not suck, It needs to not be boring
- IF we don’t take care of basic things like self-care we won’t be able to show up.
Where can you find your shot of Yoga?
- Do a Shot of Yoga subscription box provides 10-minute “shots” of members-only digital content, private community access, and a box full of awesome yoga presents in your mailbox every month.
- You can expect 5 - 6 yoga and self-care items + organic, GMO-free treats! –
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Valeria Weber Williamson is the Founder & “Shotcaller-in-Chief” of Do a Shot of Yoga subscription box. For women who want to improve their strength, flexibility, and mood while decreasing chronic pain and tension-filled relationships, Do a Shot of Yoga offers digital content, community, and a themed monthly box of yoga and self-care information, motivation, and treats. - A 500 CYT trained in the Iyengar tradition and hot lineage, Valeria teaches hot yoga and coaches people struggling with overwhelm in how to create a sustainable at-home yoga practice that is tailored to their unique needs. - Valeria is passionate about bagels (not just round bread with a hole), the perfect cup of chai, her amazing husband, and their 6 beautiful kids. She also prefers to binge watch hit shows after all the seasons have been released, so please, no spoilers. | <urn:uuid:8bc6b85e-624d-4da1-bce3-f1d5a661aa69> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://phitforaqueen.podbean.com/2019/06/ | 2023-10-04T20:16:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.943774 | 1,726 |
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Phuket fishing tour is a popular tourist entertainment. It is another excellent way to have fun in Phuket. Peaceful holiday on the high seas south-east of Phuket near Racha Yai and Racha Noi. Phuket is well-known as "Sea Fish Capital of Asia" offers you fishing all year round. On your Thailand vacation, you can experience the excitement deep-sea fishing in Phuket on Black and Blue Marlin, Tuna, King Fish, Wahoo, Shark or Barracuda in the warm waters of the Andaman Sea around Phuket.
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07:00 - 08:00 Pick-up from hotels and transfer to pier
- Trolling starts, tuna fishing
- Racha Yai arrival, swimming, snorkeling
- Lunch served on board
- Returning, trolling
16:00 Arrive back to pier
The program may depend on weather and sea conditions. Pregnant women and people with disabilities are not allowed to visit this tour.
- adult 12+
- child 4-11 year
- infant 0-3 year
- Fishing gear
- Fishing boat
- Soft drinks on board
- Accident insurance
- Snorkeling equipment (masks, snorkels, life jackets)
- Transfer from remote areas of Phuket
What to bring
- Swimsuits, swimming trunks
- Clothes to change
- Sun cream (is better with protection 50)
- Hats, long sleeved shirts, pareos
- Photo and video cameras
- Money for souvenirs and tips
- Beach towels
- Coral shoes
- Waterproof phone case
After our team greetings and welcome drink, you depart from the pier and go to the fishing grounds. About 45 minutes away, trolling gear is set out on the way. Later on - Delicious lunch of fresh-caught fish, soft drinks and fruit on aboard nearby the Racha Island. And also, there is time for swimming and snorkelling in its bay. Racha island has crystal clear water, beautiful corals and is full of reef fish. Afternoon, the fishing session is focused on game fishing. Big game fish like Marlin and Sailfish are sometimes caught. The most common catch is Tuna and Trevally.
What can be better than being around a picturesque nature and a calm sea with a fishing rod enjoying a peaceful day far away from the heat and city bustle!
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I’ve always wanted to focus on here and now and the future and not the past.
It’s for this reason I chose not to announce to the world that the 15th of November 2012 marked 6 months since ankle surgery. While I celebrate my “focused stubbornness” has brought me through to recovery.
For one reason or another I’ve had to cling onto somethings that tied me looking at the past. While sometimes this can be helpful for me it really isn’t.
The physical and mental scares of this year is something I have an continue to seek support in working through.
As a friend put I’ve had “an interesting year in the proverbial sense”
As another year starts to come to a end, it’s natural to reflect on the year that was.
For me it feels like a big negative, however being slightly more kind to myself having a literally crippling injury, mis-diagnosed treatment then delayed surgical intervention meant that I was always going to be a slow mover to recovery.
The frustration that caused I can’t begin to explain and quite frankly I don’t want to go back there. I’m focused on the positives, that I’m pain free, I believe I have full movement and in the past week I’ve been able to do short bursts of jogging/running.
Getting back onto the push bike and walking away totally chuffed at managing an easy first time 10KM ride, half of which was in a strong headwind, yet another important personal achievment. Something I did quite selfishly for myself.
My determination to not give in and continue to fight was evident as I only took one week off from personal training post op. It’s become evident from many people that I’m an amazingly passionate and committed individual and it seems I’ve helped motivate others along the way.
One thing I was ill prepared for was the challenges this experience brought. You don’t go through something like this without it being life changing. The personal growth I’ve gone through this year is a true testament and test of my character.
So while thinking about the what was can be nice, I’m more interested in planning and embracing tomorrow.
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R&D In Brief
This article was originally published in Pharmaceutical Approvals Monthly
Zetia/Lipitor combo NDA becomes Merck's latest cardiovascular casualty: FDA refused to file Merck's NDA for a fixed-dose combination pill of ezetimibe (Merck's Zetia) and atorvastatin (Pfizer's Lipitor) known as MK-0653C, the drug maker revealed in a filing with the SEC on Nov. 2. "FDA has identified additional manufacturing and stability data that are needed, and the company is assessing the FDA's response in order to determine a new timetable for filing," Merck said. Ezetimibe, a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, is approved in the fixed-dose combination Vytorin with a different statin, simvastatin (Merck's Zocor and generics), that has faced its share of controversy. The ENHANCE study found that Vytorin was no better than simvastatin alone in preventing the formation of arterial plaque, despite lowering cholesterol (1"The Pink Sheet," April 21, 2008). Other Merck attempts at expanding its cardiovascular franchise have also hit roadblocks, including the heart failure candidate rolofylline, which flunked a Phase III trial in April, and the combination of niacin with the novel anti-flushing agent laropitant, which was deemed "not approvable" in 2008 and is not expected to be refiled until at least 2013 (2"The Pink Sheet" DAILY, June 20, 2008)
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Among the most common fashion blunder is failing to recognize the distinction between plaid and flannel. Being the plaid lovers we all are, I think we ought to equip ourselves with the knowledge of the difference between flannel vs. plaid. To avoid any further mistakes, let’s discern flannel vs. plaid fabric to trace back where this error may need in all chance come from once flannel was fictional, and also the most effective time to wear flannel.
What is Flannel fabric?
Let’s cut to the chase: Flannel is the material/cloth and Plaid is a pattern formed from criss-cross lines. . Plaid is more commonly used on shirts as it can also come in sheer fabrics. Let me offer you a very simple equation:
Difference between flannel
Flannel = Material.
Plaid = Pattern.
What’s flannel made of?
Naturally occurring materials such as cotton, wool, and vegetable fiber are usually what’s flannel made of.
History of Flannel: When was Flannel pattern Invented?
The 1600s: While the roots of the word flannel remain unclear, flannel was becoming a well-known materials for clothing in the 1600s. The Welsh were among the first ones to seem to create a broader application for this material. One of the most important forms of flannel pattern is its use as a blanket for sheep.
The 1700s: The flannel and plaid finally made its way into society as an article of clothing. After 100 years from its assumed invention, the highland Scots used this as a material for their kilts. These kilts carried their family’s tartan or identity.
If within the middle ages, the Scots used crests, within the 1700s, the various tartans became a clan’s image of identity.
The 1800s: When the Industrial Revolution happened in the United States during the mid-1800s, it saw the rise of the extensive use of this cloth. Flannel made of cotton or wool were huge for workers working on railroads, probably because of the warmth and the endurance of this material.
The 1900s: America is big on flannel fabric. In 1939, residents of Michigan established a holiday with the name of Red Flannel Day. It all happened due to heavy snow and freezing temperatures.
The flannel typically became the people’s hero that keeps them so nice and warm, inside and out, in the coldest weather times. Michigan residents still celebrate this festival until now. What a way to celebrate the performance of the flannel, am I right?
When were flannel popular? Who wears flannel?
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Are there really any differences between flannel and plaid?
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Jill Martin husband name is Erik Brooks. Erik Brooks is an entrepreneur and businessman. He is the founder and CEO of Ethos Capital LLC. He has extensive professional experience working in several firms and companies. Erik is also famously known for being the wife of Jill Martin.
Jill Martin is an entrepreneur and founder of multiple companies. Furthermore, Jill Martin is an Emmy Award-winning television personality and New York Times bestselling author. Jill launched Bumblebella by Jill Martin centred on her iconic sherpa lounger in 2022.
In this article, we will discuss the life of Jill Martin husband Erik Brooks in detail.
Erik Brooks: Biography
|Full Name||Erik Brooks|
|Date of Birth||1967|
|Birth Place||United States|
|Sun Sign||Under Review|
|Father’s Name||Under Review|
|Mother’s Name||Under Review|
|Height||5 feet 9 inches (167 cm)|
|Weight||76 kg (167 lbs.)|
|Body Measurements||Under Review|
|Shoe Size||10 (US)|
|Dress Size||10 (US)|
|Children||3 from Previous Marriage|
|Net Worth||$15 million|
|Social Media Presence||None|
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How did Jill Martin and Erik Brooks meet?
Jill Martin and her husband Erik Brooks met each other through a dating app. In 2017, both Jill and Erik were lonely and found each other at the right time. The couple had a great conversation with each other and were impressed by each other. Shortly after, the couple started dating each other.
The couple had a great relationship at the beginning and got engaged in May 2019. They had a great engagement ceremony.
Unfortunately, in 2020, they broke their engagement due to their long-distance relationship. Jill revealed that the pandemic played a major role in their breakup as it was difficult to maintain their relationship with her in New York and Erik in Boston with his children.
The couple went 16 months without talking to each other and fortunately, they started talking to each other again. In November 2021, the couple reunited and got re-engaged.
Erik Brooks and Jill Martin’s Marriage
After having ups and downs in their relationship, the couple finally got married on 10 September 2022 at the New York Public Library.
According to PageSix the couple had a great marriage ceremony with families and close friends invited. Jill’s three children were also present at their marriage.
The marriage ceremony featured cocktail hour before the ceremony and had their favourite restaurants cater the reception. For the cake of their wedding ceremony, they had a parade of Carvel’s Fudgie the Whale ice cream cakes.
Nonetheless, the couple lives a happy married life because of their maturity, love, and honesty.
Erik Brooks Children
Erik Brooks and Jill Martin have no children together. According to reports, Jill said that she had great bonus children from her husband and is happy to have her in her life. Jill also said that wants to have children of her own in near future.
Erik has three children from his previous marriage. One of his daughter’s names is Bella and other children’s information is not known to the public. Information about Erik’s ex-wife is also not known.
Erik Brooks Early Life
Erik Brooks was born in the United States of America in 1967, however, his exact birthdate and birthplace are not known to the public.
Furthermore, Jill Martin husband Erik is a secretive person and has not revealed information about his parents or his siblings to the public. He might want to give his family a private and safe life.
This is the only information available about Erik’s early life as he likes to live a private life.
Religion and Ethnicity
Erik Brooks was born in the United States of America and is from a Jewish family. He is American and is of white ethnicity. The ancestry of Erik is not known as he likes to be private with his life.
Age, Height, and Body Measurement
Erik Brooks was born in 1967 and is currently 56 years old. Erik has a height of 5 feet 9 inches or 167 cm and weighs around 76 kg or 167 lbs.
Jill Martin husband Erik Brooks has a great slim body, however, his body measurements are not known to the public.
Furthermore, Chloe has short black hair and a beautiful pair of blue eyes. Erik wears a dress of size 10 (US) and his shoe size is also 10 (US). Erik’s sun sign is not known, and his exact date of birth is also not known.
Erik Brooks competed in his primary school in his hometown. In 1989, he completed his bachelor’s degree from Brown University and graduated with a BA degree.
Later in 1992, he joined for a master of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. After two years in 1994, Erik graduated masters.
Erik Brooks Net Worth
Erik Brooks has a net worth of $15 million as of 2023. He has been working hard for a long time. In 1990, he started his career as an Associate at Apex Partners firm. He worked in the position for 2 years.
Later in 1994 he joined New Century Holdings as the Vice president and worked for 5 years till 1999. In 1999, he joined ABRY partner’s firm as a Managing Partner.
He stayed with the firm for 20 years before deciding to open the firm. In 2019, he opened his private investment firm named Ethos Capital LLC. The firm focuses on companies that use automated technology.
With all these experiences and hard work, Jill Martin husband Erik has managed to have a great firm and lives a happy and luxurious life.
Interesting facts about Erik Brooks
- Erik Brooks is a skilled entrepreneur and businessman.
- He is the CEO and founder of Ethos Capital.
- Erik has a master’s degree in Business Administration.
- Erik Brooks and Jill Martin got married in 2022 after their second engagement.
Who is Jill Martin?
Jill Martin is an entrepreneur, CO-CEO, and CO-Founder of Shop the Scenes, Today Show Lifestyle and Commerce Contributor.
Furthermore, Jill Martin is an Emmy Award-winning television personality and New York Times bestselling author.
Jill has already published three fashion self-help books. She always wanted to create a line of products for women to bring ease, comfort, and accessible elegance into their lives. In 2022, Jill launched Bumblebella by Jill Martin, centered on her iconic sherpa lounger.
Jill Martin was born on 14 April 1976 in Manhattan, New York, United States. Jill currently resides in Plainview, New York with her family. Jill wants her family to live a private life. Therefore, she has not revealed any information regarding her family.
Jill Martin net worth is $10 million as of 2023. Jill has managed to have this huge net worth through her hard work. She has been a television personality, sportscaster, fashion expert, author, and much more. Additionally, Jill Martin has a height of 5 feet 6 inches and weighs around 59 kg. Her sun sign is Aries.
Erik Brooks is not active on any social media platforms.
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Jill Martin husband is an entrepreneur and businessman Erik Brooks.
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Joel Dahmen wife, Lona Dahmen is a food blogger. She travels to different countries and eats a variety of food. Later, she writes blogs about them.
Lona is the founder of Travel Eats and Treats. She is active in her work for a very long time. Recently, Dahmen gave birth to a child. Thus, she has recently stopped working.
Before, many people do not know Lona. But her fame increased after marrying Joel Dahmen. Joel is an American professional golfer.
He is ranked 58 worldwide. Joel is active as a professional golfer since 2010. The player does not know to settle down with less and give his best.
In this article, we will learn about Joel Dahmen wife life aspect. Also some other aspects of Lona.
Lona Dahmen: Biography
|Full Name||Lona Dahmen|
|Date of birth||13th August 1988|
|Age||34 years old|
|Father name||Under Review|
|Mothers’ Name||Under Review|
|Height||5 ft 6 inches|
|Profession||Food Blogger, Entrepreneur|
|Children||Riggs William Dahmen|
|Social Media Presence||None|
|Last update on||February 2023|
Who Is Joel Dahmen Wife?
Joel Dahmen wife is Lona Dahmen. She is the founder of Travel Eats and Treats. Lona is also a food blogger.
How did Lona Dahmen and Joel Dahmen first meet?
The couple Joel and Lona Dahme know each other before 2012. In 2012 they started dating each other.
In no time, Joel and Lona were bound with strong emotions. They date for six years before taking it to next level.
Lona Dahmen and Joel Dahmen Wedding
After dating for almost six years, Joel and Lona decided to get married. In December 2018, Joel Dahmen and Lona Dahem exchanged their wedding vows.
The age difference between the couple Joel and Lona is 10 months and 2 days. Thus, they very understanding with each other.
Lona and Joel Children
Recently, the couple Lona and Joel welcomed their first child Riggs William Dahmen. Riggs was born on 19th January 2023 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
At the time of birth, Joel and Lona son Riggs was 3.63 kg. His time of birth was 8:26 a.m. Pacific. After the delivery, Joel said, “It was a chaotic couple of hours, but Lona did an amazing job and the baby is healthy”.
Lona Dahmen Age and Height
Joel Dahmen wife, Lona Dahmen age is 34 years. She has citizenship in America. Dahmen likes to eat a variety of food and still, she has managed to maintain her weight.
Lona body type is fit. Since Dahmen loves eating food, she does different physical exercises daily. Similarly, her height is 5 feet 6 inches.
The beautiful lady, Lona has a pair of green eyes and brown hair.
Early life and Education
Joel Dahmen wife, Lona Dahmen was born on 13th August 1988 in the United States. She spent her whole childhood in America.
There is no more information about Dahmen’s childhood. This part will be updated as soon as there is information available about it.
Talking about Lona educational qualification, we are not aware of that either. Yet, looking at her job description and current standing, it is safe to say Dagmen has done graduation.
Ethnicity and Religion
There is no information about the Dahmen family. So, we couldn’t identify Lona ethnicity. Likewise, Joel Dahmen wife Lona has faith in Christianity.
According to Dahemn’s birthdate, she was born under the sun sign, Leo. And her sexual orientation is straight.
Joel Dahmen wife, Lona Dahmen is a founder of Travel Eats and Treats. She is traveling all around the world and eats yummy foods.
Dahmen has traveled to different countries in search of finding variety of foods. She is been to Japan, Thailand, Ireland, and Mexico.
All Lona does is eat food and write a blog about it. Besides this, there is no other information about Lona career.
Lona Dahmen Net Worth
As of 2023, Lona Dahmen net worth is $500,000. It has become many years since she doing her job as a food blogger.
Even after meeting Joel, Lona was doing her job. Currently, the couple together visits many places and writes a blog about them.
Dahmen is doing what she likes the most and earning the best out of it. She is living the dream life of many.
Who is Joel Dahmen?
Joel Dahmen is an American professional golfer. He was born on 11th November 1987 in Clarkston, Washington. Joel’s age is 35 years as of now.
The cancer survivor Dahmen is 5 feet 11 inches. Also, Joel weight is 80 kg. Talking about Dahmen’s career, he is playing golf since his high school days.
He turned to playing professional golf in 2010. Dahmen has won three tours. Out of which one is PGA Tour.
While playing his games, Joel always comes alongside Max Homa. Homa turned professional in 2013. Since then both are good friends.
As of 19th February 2023, Joel Dahmen ranked 58 worldwide. Thus, after playing many games he has earned a huge sum of money.
Joel Dahmen net worth is $11 million. With this money, Joel and Lona are living their best life.
Lona Dahmen Instagram
Lona shares a variety of food she eats and writes about on her Instagram account.
Instagram: 5.5k followers
Interesting facts about Lona Dahmen
- On 19th January 2023, Lona and Joel welcomed their first child Riggs.
- Lona husband Joel is a cancer survivor.
- Dahmen loves to travel, eat a variety of food and review it.
- Lona and Joel dated for six years before marrying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In 2011, Dahmen was diagnosed with testicular cancer but he has recovered from it.
Where is Joel Dahen from?
Joel Dahmen is from Clarkston, Washington, United States.
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On Racial Inequality
I haven't made an episode in a while, but I cannot remain silent on the racial inequality in our country. We must work to improve the racial inequality that systemically pervades our society.
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019 - New Beginnings
This week, we will discuss beginnings and endings and how these go together. We will also briefly discuss time as a concept.
Dec 30, 201916:14
018 - It's Not About Me
Christmas is this week, so to fit with the spirit of the season, we are going to discuss the nature of joy and how it ties in with selflessness.
Dec 23, 201922:17
017 - Family and Tradition
This week, we will continue discussing some Christmas related topics by discussing family and tradition. We will largely emphasize choosing to see family members as friends and how this is beneficial.
Dec 16, 201925:41
016 - Materialism and... Stuff...
This week, we will take a look at materialism through the lens of the prevalence of materialism around Christmas. We will also look some at mind-body dualism and monism and the relation of these to materialism.
Dec 09, 201925:01
015 - Morality Wars
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Dec 02, 201928:07
014 - Thinking of Thanks
Thanksgiving is this week so it is only fitting that we discuss thankfulness. In this episode, we will consider the nature of thankfulness as well as its connection to optimism. We will also discuss the difference between being "thankful for" and "thankful to."
Nov 25, 201928:14
013 - Fate, Luck, and Free Will
Seeing as 13 is typically regarded as an unlucky number, I figured we might as well take this week to discuss fate, luck, and free will. We will discuss Voltaire and Tolstoy's arguments against free will and the implications of these.
Nov 18, 201932:52
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Nov 11, 201930:27
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Nov 04, 201920:49
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Oct 28, 201932:41
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Oct 21, 201931:02
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Oct 14, 201931:41
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Oct 07, 201929:14
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Sep 30, 201931:28
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Sep 23, 201928:59
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Sep 16, 201933:22
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Sep 09, 201929:46
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Sep 02, 201930:24
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Aug 26, 201933:13
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Our plan for today was to visit Toruń. First we headed for State Archives in search of records of Bielawy village which is now part of Toruń. There are numerous Bielawys in this part of Poland, the only clue we have is that the Bielawy we are looking for was somewhere in Western Prussia, 19th century.
The records in the Archives were not in chronological order at all, there were no indexes in the book, what’s more, they were written in German, Polish and Latin, and these were not in any order, either!!! Anyway we looked through 20 years in searching for three specific years 1824-1827. After all that we still did not find any records with surname we were interested in.
Before we left the Archives, Zenon asked about the location of the parish church. So we headed out to find the church. On our way we noticed this sign.
This was visible confirmation for us, that there was a Bielawy near Torun. But we still do not have confirmation that this is James’ ancestors Bielawy…
After finding the church and talking to the priest, he told us that he had given away all the records to the Bishops Archives. So we stop at the gas station, bought a Toruń map and drove across the town to the Archive. Unfortunately, it was closed until Monday…. But on Monday James will be back in West Virginia!
Having so much free time we visited beautiful Toruń Old Town. Just look at a few pictures below.
After coming back to agritourism and taking naps we played a third chest match. Zenon was not hospitable to his guest this time and he won the third match.
And tomorrow we have an appointment with a far distant relative of James, in Włocławek. We will also explore the cemetery there.
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September 22, 2022 Virtual Governor’s Meeting @ 7:30 PM
John Williams, Director
Judy Larkin, Director
Susan Franke, Clerk
Amber Jones, Director
Katia Salokas, Director & Treasurer
Greg Weston, Director.
Meeting called to order at 7:51 PM
Approval of Minutes of August 2022 deferred to October meeting.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – by Christopher Rossetti (transcribed as submitted)
Precision Landscape Management largely completed the landscape enhancements they were contracted to provide this season. These includes compete relandscaping of the September Way Island, additions to the Morningside and Pond Circle Islands, creation of a planting bed along the road at 28-32 Gray Pine Common, the Barry Memorial Bench area and replacement of shrubs or plants installed last year which died on Clover Court and Finch Run Islands. The blue stone they installed in front of the Barry Bench does not match the existing pathway bluestone and they have agreed to replace it with stone of a better match. Minor changes to September Way island and Finch Run installations as requested by residents will be undertaken in October.
Some supplemental work has been requested on Highland Square island which we will attempt to complete this fall.
Seasonal flowers were installed in the planting beds to the left of the main road Pond Place sign. A proposal for a specimen drooping/weeping cedar with solar illumination to be installed on the top of the mound on the bed closest to the main road has been requested.
The engagement letter with King & King for the FY 2021-22 audit has been signed and delivered and the audit commenced.
A proposal for refurbishment of the Observation Deck for $1,600 has been received and will be put before the Board for approval. The deck has not received attention in many years.
Account 23135xxx with Webster Bank’s Government Banking Division, which was not earning any interest was closed and the proceeds wired to our LPL account with Gilbert & Timme.
Likewise, the former Tax District operating account XXXXXx8325 with TD Bank was closed and the proceeds wired to our LPL account with Gilbert & Timme.
These funds will be used to purchase a ladder of insured Certificate of Deposits through LPL in different institutions so that the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit is not exceeded.
Mike Montgomery has been tasked with obtaining some additional quotes to refurbish the tennis court.
JH Property Services declined to provide a proposal to install the spare wooden bench (currently resting next to our shed by the Tennis Court) within 2-3 feet of the north side of the jogging path adjacent to the path behind 20 Gray Pine Common as a rest/observation sitting area for walkers. Handyman Rocco Malena was engaged for
$100 to transport and install the bench after he sanded the legs and treated them with wood preservative and gave the bench given two coats of brown paint. Paint cost was $28.01.
Quotes for purchase and installation of a black iron handrail along the retaining wall where the jogging path descends from 28 Gray Pine Common to 27 Gray Pine Common for safety purposes are being sought.
M&S Paving of South Windsor commenced contracted road repair work this date and expects to complete it in early October.
Approximately $711,000 in cash, $16,000 in paid expense, $105,000 overdue, and $17,000 in prepayments for 2023.
Christopher Rossetti added that foreclosure action on 20 Gray Pine Common has been withdrawn by the bank and requested another bill be sent to homeowner from W&K.
Observation desk quote for power washing, scraping, and staining is $1,600. Christopher Rossetti moved to approve. Austin Patenaude seconds. Motion approved.
Collection policy will also be adopted for the Tax District.
Judy Larkin requested the other two benches near the pond be scraped and painted. Rocco Malena does not have insurance, so Lauren Pizzoferrato suggests Christopher Rossetti ask him to sign a waiver.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM
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Tiger Woods continues to recover from the injuries he suffered in a car crash back in February. But fans want to know when the golf superstar will return to the PGA Tour. Golf star Justin Thomas talked about Woods on the No Laying Up podcast and said he's not sure if he will be back.
"I don't know. I mean, I know that he's going to try," Thomas said, per ESPN. "I don't see him ever playing if he can't play well. He doesn't strike me as a guy who's played at home and he's shooting a bunch of 75s and 76s and he's like 'OK, I'm gonna give Augusta a try this year.' That's not really gonna be him, at least from my understanding, what I know of him."
Woods has not offered any updates on his status since the crash. Before the accident, he was recovering from a minor back procedure in February. Injuries are nothing new for Woods as he had had multiple back surgeries. In 2019, Woods was able to win the Masters after undergoing spinal fusion surgery in 2017.
"He knows that there's a pretty good chance that that was the last chance he really ever had, before that, of making another run," Thomas said, "but at the same time, I know how determined he is and I know he's going to want to at least try to give something again. Obviously I hope he does. But at the same time, as I said after the accident, as long as he can be a dad and be normal with that again, that's the No. 1 priority, and the rest of this is a bonus. He's still his sarcastic-ass self, so nothing has changed there, so I'm glad to see that he's still chipper as always."
Woods did talk about the accident to Golf Digest in May and opened up about the pain he was dealing with. "This has been an entirely different animal," Woods said. "I understand more of the rehab processes because of my past injuries, but this was more painful than anything I have ever experienced. Woods didn't respond when asked if he'll play golf again. | <urn:uuid:f7f8a508-bbbb-4947-b2e4-d6b47b8b95c9> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://popculture.com/sports/news/tiger-woods-justin-thomas-update-golf-star-comeback-status/ | 2023-10-04T19:57:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.993744 | 446 |
It absolutely, completely sings. I could sling around quotes all day, but suffice it to say that Chabon’s prose is elegantly clear, without unnecessary flourish or artifice. He’s got the knack of writing about the mythic without seeming pretentious or overwrought. People sound like people, even when they’re saying important things. “A baseball game is nothing but a great contraption to get you to pay attention to the cadence of a summer afternoon.” Yeah. I love the way he takes the sting out of the eloquence by deliberately dropping back into the vernacular with “get you to pay attention.” A lesser writer would have said “to force you to pay attention,” or used some other more grammatical construction.
On top of that, the structure of the book is beautiful. He’s said he was trying to do Susan Cooper for America, and I think he’s come pretty close. Baseball is the central metaphor, but it is not a book about baseball; I fell into the assumption that I was reading a book that would follow the usual sports tropes and was thus pleasantly flabbergasted at the climax.
I must also give Chabon credit for writing about the real American gods. Sorry, Neil. Gaiman’s characters claim that “This is a bad land for Gods,” but Chabon defuses such criticism and writes of The Tall Man with the Knife in His Boot and reminds us that yes. We do have our own myths. It is not necessary to paper the walls of America with faded gods of other lands.
Even his Coyote is pretty solid. He occupies the most malevolent corner of the Trickster continuum, but that’s OK. It’s good to be reminded that Coyote isn’t a benevolent god, just a god who mostly has good intentions.
I was probably fated to love this book from the moment Chabon casually mentioned a Hellboy T-shirt, catching the attention of my geek side, but everything else about Summerland was perfect too. | <urn:uuid:627e979d-18a0-4a54-a3bc-55351668f3eb> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://popone.innocence.com/archives/2002/11/08/sports_metaphors_would_be_lazy.php | 2023-10-04T19:46:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.968394 | 446 |
This is surely a common problem. I load up my PA.c menu, and am faced with all sorts of trendily-named programs, and can't remember what any of them do. Most of them I installed because they sounded like a good idea when I was looking at a list of all their descriptions, but now I can't remember the difference in Mnemosyme, Tipp10, Daphne, MTR, and Zint.
So, whereas there's a lovely description on portableapps.com, and another when you hit Install A New App from the menu, would it be easy to show these in the mouseover tooltips, or possibly allow users to edit the tooltips?
Or is there already a way in the menu to know what each program does? | <urn:uuid:7fa2a207-ba06-4a83-9f50-603ef6bd6a3e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://portableapps.com/node/30089 | 2023-10-04T20:50:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.952628 | 165 |
Following yesterday’s planned maintenance, all systems have now returned to normal operation.
We also have a new file access capability in beta status. Connecting via SFTP/SCP to scp.hpcwales.co.uk (aka sftp.hpcwales.co.uk) now enables access to all site home and scratch directories direct from outside the HPCW network. The following tables lists the locations of each:
|File System||Location on [sftp|scp].hpcwales.co.uk|
$USER represents the username of the user in question. By default, connection to [sftp|scp].hpcwales.co.uk continues to position users in the Cardiff home directories mounted at /home.
The access to scratch via this mechanism remains in beta at this time, but we hope (and believe) that this new capability will be welcome, and will reduce the amount of data moves required to place data in the best and most appropriate place. | <urn:uuid:96d6bf5f-e497-48be-bd03-744fea781842> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://portal.supercomputing.wales/index.php/2016/12/14/cardiff-in-service-new-beta-file-access-capability/ | 2023-10-04T20:53:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.81872 | 317 |
Tablighi returnees from Delhi are like human bombs, says Devendra Fadnavis
Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday called the Tablighi Jamaat members who had attended the religious congregation in Nizamuddin last month as “human bombs” who can potentially spread infection among large population.
The former chief minister also demanded that such attendees be tracked and screened.
Issuing a video message after meeting Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Fadnavis said, “The coronavirus infected people who have come from the congregation at the Nizamuddin in New Delhi are a kind of human bombs. They can cause infection in the largescale population.
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It’s been more than a year since COVID-19 heightened the importance of following proper infection prevention protocols. Are you curious to see if your staff’s knowledge and daily practices get a clean bill of health? Have them answer the following questions and see if their responses wipe away reason for worry or reveal the need to brush up on the basics.
1. Which of the following is the best point-of-use treatment of instruments?
a. rinse with sterile water
b. rinse with saline solution
c. treat with an enzymatic gel
d. wipe down with soap and water
Treating instruments at the point of use is an essential part of the decontamination process. “We use an enzymatic cleaning gel for our instrument sets,” says William DeLuca, CRCST, CHL, CIS, associate director of the sterile processing department at Mount Sinai West in New York City. “It has a neutral pH, which means it’s not harmful to the instruments if it’s left on for long periods of time,” he says. “The instruments stay moist, allowing for easy removal of gross soil, and there’s also no need to rinse off the gel before reprocessing.”
Removing gross soil from the surfaces of instruments during and immediately after surgery drastically decreases the risk of biofilm formation, points out Mr. DeLuca. Biofilm, which is very difficult to remove once it dries, may begin forming within minutes. Precleaning at the point of use is also important for instrument upkeep, according to Mr. DeLuca. He says gross soil can break down the protective layers of medical devices. Over time this can lead to breakage and make cleaning and sterilizing more difficult.
2. At the end of the automatic endoscope reprocessing (AER) cycle, thoroughly rinse the endoscope with water, use a lint-free cloth to wipe down its exterior and lay it flat to dry.
Endoscopes should be handled as little as possible after reprocessing and hung to dry. “This allows moisture and residue to drain from internal channels,” says Mr. DeLuca. Moisture that remains inside an endoscope can harbor harmful bacteria, which can be easily transmitted to subsequent patients. There are conflicting opinions on how long appropriately reprocessed endoscopes can remain in storage before they must be high-level disinfected again before use. Mr. DeLuca says his facility’s protocols are based on guidance from the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), which recommend maximum intervals without reprocessing of five and seven days, respectively. | <urn:uuid:e43a5287-d840-4011-8db6-8b033fff7a14> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://premiercentralservices.com/can-you-pass-this-infection-prevention-quiz/ | 2023-10-04T19:02:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.931151 | 593 |
Prep Dig Michigan is passionate about the up and comers in the high school volleyball scene. Here, we look at the class of 2020.
These prospect rankings have been compiled by our staff with input from high school, club and college coaches from across the state. Players are ranked on their status as a college prospect.
We’re thrilled to continue to immerse ourselves in the Michigan volleyball scene to further develop these rankings in the years to come.
With that, we present for our subscribers the Prep Dig Michigan 2020 rankings. Click here to see the list! | <urn:uuid:167663f2-de08-4d73-a984-f2d988585de4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://prepdig.com/2018/04/prep-dig-michigan-prospect-rankings-2020/ | 2023-10-04T19:36:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.961044 | 116 |
by Blake Herzog
We’re so used to being surrounded by natural beauty when we’re outdoors in Greater Prescott that it’s easy for us to forget to look up to find even more — but we’re missing out if we don’t.
The relatively dark skies over our communities and our wealth of open space make this one of the best places in the state to get a good look at the cosmos, either with our naked eyes or through telescopes and binoculars.
We’re also lucky enough to be able to learn about them on the campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University during public programs at the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium, the only one in Northern Arizona, as well as its observatory complex.
We can take what we learn from these resources as well as star charts, books, the internet and apps (Stellarium and Google Sky Map are a couple of good ones) under the night sky and start to plot our course through the starry seas overhead, exploring the depths of the universe and contemplating our place within it.
Here are a few tips to get you started:
Where and when to go
Most of us can get a pretty good view just from our backyards, as local ordinances have been passed to limit light pollution. That said, your views may be even more spellbinding around Thumb Butte, Granite Basin and less-developed areas in and around Chino Valley and Dewey-Humboldt.
While you do have to get away from artificial light pollution for better results, you also need to consider the light coming from the moon so planning around its phases is also wise, unless that’s the main thing you want to see. And dry, clear winter nights are the best choice if you can brave the cold.
What to bring
Besides something to sit or lie on as you scan the heavens, you may not need much, at least to start with. Beginners are often encouraged to rely on their own eyes to begin with as they get their bearings, learning where objects and constellations sit in relation to each other before trying to interpret them through the massive magnification of a telescope.
Binoculars are a good intermediate measure that can provide a striking amount of detail. You can use a red flashlight to find your way around without it short-changing your ability to adjust to low-light conditions.
More local resources
The Prescott Astronomy Club (www.prescottastronomyclub.com) has been around for almost 50 years and holds a number of “star parties” and other public events every year, also welcoming nonmembers to listen to speakers at their monthly meetings. Its website includes lists of suggested sky objects to observe, links to astronomy websites and other resources, archives of past speakers and many more resources.
Head to Flagstaff for a crash course in astronomy and astrophysics at Lowell Observatory (www.lowell.edu) with its four telescopes, numerous exhibits and presentations and the soon-to-open Astronomy Discovery Center featuring a rooftop “open planetarium.” | <urn:uuid:db8e1e35-4b34-4cfb-8f28-68fbb74b762e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://prescottlivingmag.com/look-to-the-skies-for-even-more-beauty/ | 2023-10-04T20:47:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.941321 | 641 |
Author: A. T. Raydan
Published: 15 April 2015
Publisher: Unique Inspiration
Find the Author: Goodreads
“My heart was pounding and I was in a state of shock. I couldn’t believe what I had just done. My actions went against everything I had been taught. I arrived home and quietly made my way to my room. I locked the door to my bedroom and just collapsed into a heap next to it.”
Wendy Wu is an ordinary teenager, with a secure home and caring parents who worked hard running the family’s successful Chinese restaurant. Other than the occasional encounter with the bullies at her new college, Wendy could honestly say that life was good.
When out of the blue fate delivers Wendy a cruel blow, her life is turned upside down. Shaken by grief Wendy retreats in to her room, struggling to come to terms with terrible events that destroyed all she held dear. With her parents gone, it is her Aunt Daiyu who she turns to for support.
Why could Wendy always sense when danger was near? Why did she suddenly feel she had to save people under threat? Aided by her aunt, Wendy uncovers a mystical side to herself she never knew she had, and an ancestral secret that will change her life for ever…
Q+A with Brand New YA superhero Chopstix!
How did you discover you had superpowers?
I was alone in my room one evening, carving chopsticks for the House of Wu, my parent’s restaurant that is no more. It was burnt down in what police initially described as an accident, only, it wasn’t an accident. My parents were inside the building when it caught fire. They never made it out. Part of me fails to accept that this was a mere coincidence. In one painful night, I lost my parents, together with my family home. The chopsticks were my way of keeping my parents close to me. But, the more I thought about my parents and what has happened, the angrier I became. In the end, my anger got the better of me and the results took me by surprise. Over the days and weeks that followed I started to become more aware of myself and started to trust my instincts. The more I began to trust myself, the more I discovered about my abilities.
Do your friends and family know about your powers?! How did they react when they found out?
Aunt Daiyu is the only one that knows of my true identity. She has been a pillar of strength in my life and to my amazement has been very supportive. I can’t tell anyone else because I fear that in would endanger them. I don’t have many close friends. Those that I do may not approve of the path that I am choosing to follow. Maybe one day I can share my secret with them, but not today.
You use chopsticks to fight your enemies! What makes them so perfect for fighting crime?
Why Chopsticks? Well, for a start, they can double up as a hair accessory! I have a strong heartfelt connection with my parents each time I handle a pair of chopsticks. It’s something that I can’t explain. I guess in time I will learn more about my destiny, about who I am and why I am the person that I am…
Tackling bad guys is terrifying! Do you ever get scared?
Always. It’s the fear of the unknown. What if they are armed? What if there are too many of them? I am young and am still learning to deal with my powers. My mother and I often started each morning with a Tai Chi session, which provided skills for defence training. Some of these were serving me well during challenging circumstances. My father always told me to believe in myself and to stand tall, that I should never show fear in anything that I do in life.
When you were growing up were you into superheroes? If so who inspired you the most?
Yes. When you’re young you let your imagination run wild and always aspire to be someone else. When I was growing up, the superhero I looked up to the most was Wonder Woman. In fairness, it was all we really had! She was always fighting for justice, love, peace and equality. An inspiration to females everywhere.
What do you do when you’re not fighting crime? Are you into music? Fashion?
I enjoy just watching the world go by, preferably over a slice of cake and a mug of hot chocolate. I’m curious about people, behaviours and enjoy people-watching. I also love shopping. As for fashion, I’m always on the lookout for something that’s uniquely me. I’m not one for following trends. I’m a simple girl in many aspects. My mother always said, simplicity is elegance…
If you could give girls your age one piece of advice, what would it be?
Be yourself. Believe in yourself. Stand tall and be counted. Above all, follow your dreams and destiny will find you.
Chopstix by A.T Raydan is published by Unique Inspiration (paperback, £6.99). Available online from Waterstones here.
Chopstix is honestly one of those books that’s going to be iconic. Not only does the book deal with subjects like bullies and grief, but it’s one of the very few books I’ve read that have a superhero who is female – something that I think is very overlooked in literature. While there’s a lot of male-fronted superheroes in literature and in television, female superheroes are far more rare, and that’s where Chopstix comes in.
Wendy Wu is your ordinary teenage girl dealing with the occasional bully, with loving Parents who own a Chinese restaurant – that’s where everything falls apart. Her Parents restaurant is burned down in what the Police say is an accident, and sadly her Parents never made it out. Grief-striken and feeling like her world is ending, Wendy connects to her Chopstix that keep the memory of her Parents everytime she picks them up. But the more anger that bubbles up inside her, the more of a mysterious and enchanting gift is unveiled. With her Aunt Daiyu being the only person who knows of her newfound abilities, she sets out on changing what she thought she never could – she was going to fight crime with her already quick skills having practised Tai Chi and stand up for those who couldn’t – whilst setting an example for girls along the way.
Chopstix is a breath of fresh air, a novel that will be something I’ll never forget. I was rooting for Wendy with her extraordinary abilities and fighting with Chopstix – something I’ve always loved styling my hair with. I never expected they could be used the way she does, but it’s all the more brilliant how A. T. Raydan came up with this amazing character who defies what we think is normal.
As I started with saying – this book will be iconic and set trends, making girls feel better about themselves, knowing they can be superheroes too. That’s why Chopstix is by far a five-star read that will leave you turning pages quicker than you thought possible.
All lovers of YA literature. I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t find something entertaining and loveable in Chopstix.
It was a pleasure getting to be part of the Chopstix Blog Tour and I couldn’t be happier with the result of the Q&A and how I expressed my feelings and thoughts about Chopstix. It’s one of those books where you read it and just think. . .WOW, where has this book been all my reading years?
If you’re looking for a book that has a strong female character, action and unique themes, you’ll love Chopstix just as much as I did. The cover is one of my favourites I’ve seen this year and it’s definitely in my top five favourite reads of the year. Wendy Wu will be reigniting the flame for female superheroes this year for sure.
Have you read Chopstix?
Who’s your favourite Superhero – and do you think there should be more female ones?
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Mercenaries for Survival
In partnership with MAKE A CHANGE Int. Development, HEGP is producing a documentary which poses the following questions: What is moral responsibility and how can civil courage be inspired?
We maintain that in the 21st century, with the prevalence of racism, terrorism, extremism, and religious fundamentalism, the most crucial issue facing people today is the need for individuals as well as countries to assume a sense of global moral responsibility and civil courage.
Sadly, today, for many individuals affiliated with or influenced by groups espousing terror, the Nazis’ notion of “life unworthy of life”1 has come to include persons, religions, and/or ethnic groups who are perceived as alien to their own perverse organizations and thus not fit to live.
The most horrific development of the post 9/11 era is the manner in which individuals, independent of state, have expressed the impulse towards state sponsored industrialized murder.
Well-meaning young people are often vulnerable to propaganda from groups with nefarious objectives. The producers of this project are convinced that it is timely to create a documentary film which would reveal, address, and challenge the unfounded bigotry that represents a pernicious threat in the domains of international relations, purportedly thoughtful journalism, and institutions of higher learning.
The western stereotype of a jihadist is one of a young radicalized Muslim. On an exploratory investigation in Kenya, the producers found that young slum dwellers were often attracted to terrorist groups because of financial inducements and the promise of a purposeful life worth living. Thus, terrorists in Kenya often recruit individuals from religions other than Islam.
The producers of Mercenaries for Survival propose that making Africa a “safer place” will address the ongoing problem of terrorist recruitment. Africa is a hotbed of terrorist organizations, including ISIS, Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab, and Al-Qaeda-linked groups. The United Nations has identified 48 terrorist organizations in Africa.2
There is internal migration of Africans escaping terrorism from within their own countries. Kenya has the largest refugee camp in the world, Dadaab in the northeastern part of the country. The camp was built in 1991 to house 90,000 refugees fleeing from Somalia. Today, it accommodates more than 500,000 people, many of them third generation refugees born in the camp.3
Currently, there are some 662,900 people “of concern” in Kenya according to the publication, Global Appeal, 2015 Update, Kenya (UNHCR).4
Ironically, while terrorists are being trained in Kenya, refugees fleeing from terrorism elsewhere in Africa, see the country as a place of refuge. European and western countries have been reluctantly allowing refugees to settle in their territory. Developing regions hosted 86 per cent of world’s refugees as per the 2014 annual report of the UNHCR.
We cannot disassociate the successful recruitment of individuals by terrorist organizations from the crisis of forced migration. In 2014, over 50 percent of global refugees were below the age of eighteen, up from 41 percent in 2009. As it happens this is the principal group from which terrorists recruit.5
The threat of a transnational outreach for terrorists within central and eastern Africa should not be underestimated. Social media enables Al-Shabaab’s terrorist recruiters to reach beyond the boarders of Somalia and Kenya. The choices for impoverished young Kenyans are often limited to terrorist recruitment or refugee status in other countries.
In July 2015, the Holocaust Centre in Milan, Italy hosted African refugees.
Seventy years ago, Platform 21, the vast cavernous space underneath the city’s Central Train Station where the Holocaust Memorial now stands, was used to load Jews in secret onto trains destined for the death camps. This week it was turned into a shelter to accommodate the influx of men, women and children who have fled war, hunger and persecution in Africa.6
This film will discuss the international role of European and Western nations sheltering people from countries where the rule of law has been replaced by terrorism.
We are witnessing a paradigm change, an unchecked slide into an era in which the scale of global forced displacement as well as the response required is now clearly dwarfing anything seen before.7
We maintain that in order to curtail the expansion of terrorist movements, it is necessary to provide a home for refugees and in the long term, to aid in the development of a self-sustaining African continent.
Peace is today dangerously in deficit. Humanitarians can help as a palliative, but political solutions are vitally needed. Without this, the alarming levels of conflict and the mass suffering … will continue.8
Filming will take place in Canada, Austria, Kenya, Somalia, Rwanda, and Congo.
- Former and current Al-Shabaab members
- Individuals contemplating joining Al-Shabaab
- International immigration law experts
- Refugees in western and African countries
- Immigration officials in the EU countries, Canada, and the United States
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Published: March 23, 2020
Last updated: Dec. 16, 2020
To provide our policyholders and agent partners with the most current information, we’ve updated this post.
This post is related to COVID-19. For more, visit Missouri Employers Mutual’s COVID-19 Resource Center for Employers.
The spread of the coronavirus has already affected the U.S. healthcare system and will have a lasting impact for months to come. One of our top priorities is the wellbeing of our policyholders’ employees, including injured workers receiving medical care. Through our partnership with Missouri Employers Mutual, our medical experts are monitoring the current landscape and prepared to respond to any disruptions in services.
Here are some of the ways COVID-19 has impacted the care of injured workers who are currently being treated, how we’re responding, and our recommendations for employers and patients.
Patients recovering from surgical procedures
Patients recovering from recent procedures are a priority to us. If a patient has not completed their first post-operative visit and the office is open to see patients, we encourage them to attend these crucial visits. If the patient wishes to reduce in-office visits after the first post-op, they should stay in communication with their provider and discuss options as their rehabilitation progresses.
Patients with upcoming surgical procedures
Some medical facilities are postponing procedures that are recommended but considered elective, such as orthopedic surgeries. In addition to postponing scheduled procedures, new procedures may be recommended but not immediately scheduled. We are keeping in close touch with providers to respond to new developments and move procedures from hospitals to outpatient facilities when possible.
Patients with upcoming provider appointments
We are working closely with our medical partners to ensure all visits are conducted safely without putting anyone at risk. In some cases, providers are offering telemedicine options to complete appointments remotely. Physical therapy patients can speak with their providers about home exercise options in case facilities close. If a physician cannot safely evaluate the patient and the appointment is postponed, the worker’s benefits – temporary total disability or TTD – will be extended.
Patients with prescription medications
We are monitoring all opportunities for mail order delivery, and there are also local pharmacy drive-through or delivery options that are free of charge. To request one of these options, the patient should reach out to their Claims Representative or Nurse Case Manager.
Other patients receiving medical care
We are in close contact with all of our partner medical providers, including complex care and home health, to proactively respond to developing conditions. Policyholders with employees enrolled in Paradigm’s transitional return to work program should communicate with their MEM case manager or claim representative. The program is back open but placement options are limited.
Communication and planning are key
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide information about groups who are at higher risk for severe illness with COVID-19. We encourage individuals to stay informed and follow public health officials’ recommendations to reduce their risk of getting sick.
To achieve the best medical outcomes, policyholders and injured workers should stay in contact with our case managers and claims team. We are committed to helping you navigate this unprecedented healthcare landscape while making socially responsible decisions for our community. Each case is different, and we are ready to work with patients, employers and medical providers to ensure each person receives the best possible care.
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The Nordic Jazz Comets showcase opens the second edition of the Scope festival, featuring acts from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. This is the first time that the Nordic jazz organizations present their future stars together on international stages. From past years’ Nordic showcases and competitions we have gotten to know acts like Megalodon Collective, Katu Kaiku, Intone, Pixel, Skarkali Trio, Skver, Mopo, Isabel Sörling Group, Jazzkamikaze and Ilmiliekki Quartet, to name only a few. The annual event has always drawn a big local audience, as well as gathered together some of Europe’s “most wanted” power players in jazz industry.
The bands of the Nordic Jazz Comets 2017 are: Alex Jønsson Trio, Charlottas Burnin’ Trio, Simple Minds, Monkey Plot, VIRTA | <urn:uuid:385380f2-ac34-488a-82ac-4cca2b9eef00> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://privatclub-berlin.de/event/nordic-jazz-comets/ | 2023-10-04T20:18:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.886002 | 196 |
According to a Cyber Security Strategy paper released by PWC, 90 % of large business organizations suffer security breaches at least once a year. Over 60 percent of these organizations get attacks from outsiders. To curb this threat, companies are looking for ethical hackers who can fortify business networks and prevent cyberattacks by identifying technological defects. The huge extent of growth in the communication and information technology sector has opened up more access avenues that are of particular interest to cyber-criminals.
“Ethical hackers use their knowledge to secure and improve the technology of organizations. They provide an essential service to these organizations by looking for vulnerabilities that can lead to a security breach. An ethical hacker reports the identified vulnerabilities to the organization. Additionally, they provide remediation advice. In many cases, with the organization’s consent, the ethical hacker performs a re-test to ensure the vulnerabilities are fully resolved.”Synopsys.com
The Rising Need for Ethical Hackers
The information technology sector is embracing cloud computing whose major trends are IT outsourcing and virtualization. The transition to cloud computing has security gaps that increase the level of cybersecurity threats. Hence, the high demand for certified ethical hackers.
Companies require ethical hackers in order to avail the benefits of cloud computing without compromising on data or information security. Hence, job opportunities in ethical hacking are on the rise at present. Additionally, the cyber sector is developing rapidly presenting complex security requirements that can only be overcome by an expert and professional ethical hacker.
Duties and Qualifications of a Certified Ethical Hacker
Certified ethical hackers are white hat hackers who hack systems legitimately with one objective and under strict protocols. Their only objective is to secure and encrypt systems from malicious cyber-attacks, phishing attacks, viruses, and worms.
They rely on encryption and cryptographic techniques like vulnerability testing and penetration method to understand the integrity of the displayed information.
An ethical hacker’s job requirements may include; programming knowledge of LISP, JAVA, Perl, and C, an understanding of Linux/Unix commands, and strong computer skills as well as a high social engineering talent. Social engineering is a non-technical mode of network intrusion. It relies on human interactions where people can trick into breaking laid out security procedures.
In conclusion, cybersecurity is classified among the top threats in the world. This explains the increasing job opportunities in ethical hacking for people who are certified; legally hacking web servers and decode wireless encryptions in a bid to exploit security vulnerabilities and determine the possibility of a black hat hacker accessing a system. Hence, hiring certified ethical hackers to penetrate and examine a company’s system is essential and mandatory business practice. | <urn:uuid:ae51d1a7-7321-45f0-8468-48841a881037> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://procommun.com/2021/09/technology/todays-growing-need-for-certified-ethical-hackers/ | 2023-10-04T19:42:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.907985 | 550 |
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Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), is a global cause of death. Granuloma-associated lymphoid tissue (GrALT) correlates with protection during TB, but the mechanisms of protection are not understood. During TB, the transcription factor IRF4 in T cells but not B cells is required for the generation of the TH1 and TH17 subsets of helper T cells and follicular helper T (TFH)-like cellular responses. A population of IRF4+ T cells coexpress the transcription factor BCL6 during Mtb infection, and deletion of Bcl6 (Bcl6fl/fl) in CD4+ T cells (CD4cre) resulted in reduction of TFH-like cells, impaired localization within GrALT and increased Mtb burden. In contrast, the absence of germinal center B cells, MHC class II expression on B cells, antibody-producing plasma cells or interleukin-10-expressing B cells, did not increase Mtb susceptibility. Indeed, antigen-specific B cells enhance cytokine production and strategically localize TFH-like cells within GrALT via interactions between programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) and its ligand PD-L1 and mediate Mtb control in both mice and macaques. | <urn:uuid:8d8786b3-1efe-4cf7-a0f1-bf114031bb54> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://profiles.wustl.edu/en/publications/antigen-specific-b-cells-direct-t-follicular-like-helper-cells-in | 2023-10-04T21:24:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.890418 | 273 |
Habemus Project Agora!
TailWind, the specialized company of TDG in Programmatic Trading and Ad-Tech Solutions & Preferred Partner of AppNexus in CEEMEA, announces the launch of Project Agora in Greece & Romania, in collaboration with some of the leading local publishers and broadcasters.
Project Agora is a brand-safe advertising marketplace with premium inventory, which is based on the principles of real-time advertising and offers superior targeting options thanks to its highly customized audience personas.
Project Agora aims to bring laissez faire in advertising by creating trusted local marketplaces that add value to advertisers, while protecting the interests of local publishers.
Its roster of founding partners contains more than 50 popular publishers and broadcasters in Greece and Romania such as Alpha TV, Star Channel, Skai TV, KanalD, Romania TV and ANT1.
The Project Agora promise is based on the following pillars:
– Brand-safe environment
– Effective targeting of audiences
– Impressive and viewable creative formats
– Measurable effectiveness
– Automated and bespoke service
As Odysseas Ntotsikas, TDG’s Founder and Managing Director, said: “Project Agora is the ideal way for premium online publishers to jointly propel the value of their advertising inventory, reclaim back their market share and regain their strategic independence. Project Agora enables advertisers to sharply target consumers in the right context, in a brand-safe environment, thus enhancing the power of their message.” | <urn:uuid:9297a232-4cbe-4616-88dd-b929d7d7d809> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://projectagora.com/articles/habemus-project-agora/ | 2023-10-04T19:03:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.911248 | 316 |
My students in intro to lit thought Elvira Sastre was "cringe." I didn't even prime them (very much to think that). These are young people who aren't studying literature as their major, but they could see it was superficial, cliché, facile, "like something my grandmother would post on Facebook." I'm trying to engage with them; they liked a rapper I showed them, but not the more literary but actually much worse poet.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
People tend to use language as a surrogate for other issues, but sometimes language is the actual issue (or appears to be at least.) I thought of writing a post facetiously against language itself. After all, without language we wouldn't have insulting words at all! Instead, a brief list of what people (some people) don't like. Not everyone will dislike everything here, but this is what I hear the most frequently in recent days.
Change in general. People aren't happy about unfamiliar language, or about things changing. There would be a bias in favor of whatever they perceive to be the stasis, or what they are used to.
Neologisms and acronyms / initialisms. This could come under the category of change, as well. STEMM, instead of STEM. DEIB. Generally, they are seen to be bureaucratic or ugly.
Euphemisms can be disliked. This might come under the category of change, as well. There is a shift from homeless to unhoused. Same meaning, but a shift to soften or euphemize the term.
Language that is cowardly or mealy-mouthed, used out of fear of calling offense, or in order to strike an attitude. A kind of performative use of language designed to mark the speaker as part of the right side of history.
Language that is obfuscatory or blatantly dishonest, like "right-to-work" for anti-union laws. Orwellian language that makes us call things the opposite of what they are.
Some don't like terminology that seems verbose or fussy, using more words that necessary, or making fine distinctions where none are needed. The objection here is to the attitude behind the speech, the kind of person who would use language that way.
People (some people) don't like concept creep, where a term takes on new meanings. Violence (for things not literally violent), trauma (for things milder than older ideas of trauma. White supremacy (for just about anything, no longer tied to KKK ideas.) Triggered.
People don't like trivial or patently absurd objections to words, like the supposedly dehumanized phrase "the French," or recent questioning of the word "field" as tied to slavery.
People don't like the obsessive focus on language itself, the idea that a linguistic hygiene will resolve real issues. On the other hand, people do like to obsessively focus on language and force others to use it how they like it, or curtail certain usages that seem unobjectionable. You can't say the debate is trivial because it is merely linguistic. After all, we are symbolic creatures.
That's only a partial list. There's also jargon, minor grammatical peeves, and other categories I'm sure I'm missing.
Monday, January 30, 2023
I never was big on Ammons, but he is actually pretty great. Maybe I made the mistake of trying to read a book called Garbage [a long poem] which I found long-winded and prosaic, almost unreadable. What I like about a few poems ("And I said I am Ezra") I couldn't find in too many other poems. Also, I was committed to poetics of non-earnestness and quite picky or dogmatic about certain of my preferences. Something in my brain dislodged, my blockage toward him, and now I actively like him. This is not to day I prefer him to Ashbery, but I would not like him better if he were more like Ashbery. In other words, the aspects I like of him are unique to his achievement. I would see him all the time in the "Temple of Zeus" in Cornell University (a little coffee shop in one of the buildings, with white plaster reproductions of Greek statues) but of course I never approached him!
Understanding a poet is understanding why even seemingly unattractive aspects are part of the whole that makes everything else work. So with Ammon's shagginess and occasional abstraction / obviousness.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
I had become close friends somehow with a British prince. (?) I was telling him about seeing my friends from High School again. One, a woman, has cancer, and I was glad that I could see her, I told the prince. I was explaining how I had had a crush on her when we were young, but that now I loved her only as a friend. Norbie, my brother-in-law was also in the dream (also in poor health in real life). Perhaps John W. was there too, at least in the background.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
I was discovered to be a relatively fast sprinter, since I won a race in 7.4 seconds, with very little effort. Supposedly it was a 10 meter dash (that wouldn't be fast, but that was what it was in the dream context). I think I was young in this dream (maybe 16), or else I was middle-aged and discovered that I could still run. When I woke up but still in a daze I sincerely believed myself to be a swift runner for a few minutes.
There was some kind of armed conflict between a group of vigilantes and a criminal gang. (I wasn't in this dream, but watching it as in movie.) The gang was going to retaliate against the vigilantes, and the latter were in a room with guns drawn, all pointing to the door through which the gang members would presumably come in. It was absurd, since it was not clear how soon the gang would discover the location of the vigilantes. You couldn't just stand there for days staring at the door, thought.
Monday, January 23, 2023
One of Juan Carlos Rodríguez's maxims is "la literatura no ha existido siempre." In other words, it is a social institution that is historically contingent. It comes into being, and can disappear.
Somehow, then, we would have to say that what Aristotle was studying is not "literature." That ancient Chinese poetry is not "literature." This is fine with me, actually. We don't have to call it literature, because that is an arbitrary word that did arise at a particular historical juncture and might as easily disappear.
Other things have existed for longer: narrative, song, myth, ritual.
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Some left-wing young poets in Barcelona in the 1950s wanted to escape censorship for their magazine, so they somehow took over a magazine that happened to belong to some branch of the government itself, the ministry of education perhaps. It was exempt from censorship, since it was a government publication, and they could do what they wanted with it.
I was in Africa. I was surprised by how fast I got from South Africa to Morocco on my way to maybe Egypt. Our friend T. was part of the trip. I was worried about losing passport.
I was teaching a seminar. The students started having conversations among themselves instead of addressing the entire class. I told them not to, but they continued. I became very angry and stood up and threatened them with a long pole I happened to be holding. (I knew I would be in trouble for this.) The next meeting, they did it again, and the male students were starting to argue with each other. I didn't know there names because it was the beginning of the semester. I stopped them again, and had a female student explain why it wasn't good to do this. She said that the whole class needed to reap the benefit from their brilliant remarks (something like that) and that it was discourteous, etc...
There was a dinner party at the house of S and B (real friends of ours). It was some special occasion, and the placemats or menus had all our names printed (8 of us). It was the "Friendship Dinner." I was wondering why we were invited and many others in our friend group were not. (Normally at their house there would be as many as 30-40 people.)
Thursday, January 12, 2023
"under the French horns of a November afternoon"
I just found that line by James Schuyler. On facebook many were celebrating the work of a recently deceased poet. I said nothing, because I always get irritated by celebrations of mediocrity, yet also know that you can't say anything negative, as in de mortuis nihil nisi bonus dicendum est, or something like that.
It is the moment to celebrate the work of a poet who many people liked and admired. My objections to him are just that he isn't very good. He never wrote anything like that Schuyler line.
Some people here in town organize a yearly reading of William Stafford, someone who lived in Kansas and was well liked. Once again, why do people love this mediocre stuff?
I've been reading some Ammons. Not my favorite, but kind of an interesting mishmash of prosaic and colloquial language with keen observation of nature. There is a fearlessness I like, in that he is not trying to prove he is a great poet with every line or even every poem. "Corson's Inlet" is a wonderful poem.
Sunday, January 8, 2023
I could teach you to improvise like this.
First, play a triad CEG on the piano with your left hand. I will show you the notes if you don't know them. Then you would just play ideas based on that triad, as well as the scale from C to C (all the white nots on the piano) with your right hand. Every phrase should end in a C. There, you are improvising!
Now, you would be doing this for a while until you felt you could improvise over the C triad. You will notice that you have found certain cadences to end each phrase, like EDC or GEC. Now, I will ask you to notice how you want naturally to play phrases that answer each other. You have invented the question answer structure, which you probably already know. You will notice too that you are playing in a certain rhythm, and the phrases will take up the same number of beats. Set a timer and improvise over C for 10 minutes. You will have ideas you like and others you don't. You will get bored and so will have to invent something not so boring, or you will find something you like a lot and delve into that.
I never said I could teach you to improvise well, or that your ideas would be great or compelling or original. Right now, you just want them to make musical sense, and they do: they end in a logical way, they have a parallel structure. There is logic and symmetry. There is melody, because melody is just movement in the right hand of any type. Notice that you can have simplistic melodies or ones that are slightly not so simplistic. This second step is just noticing what you are doing and how easy it is. You already knew how to improvise before you started. You just didn't know you knew.
Now, I would show you that this works in D Dorian. Play DFA in the left hand. Play phrases from D to D on the white notes and make your phrases end on D. Now, you could do the same in A minor. Play a G triad, and then add the F to the left hand. That is a G7. Improvise over that.
The next step is to play a chord progression, using the four chords you know. You can do DGCC, or CADG. All the rest is just adding new chords to what you know, and doing all of this in other keys.
Friday, January 6, 2023
Just saying. A "billion-dollar industry" is $3 a person. (US population is a third of a billion.) So practically everything is a multi-billion dollar industry, except for writing poetry, say, or wildly unpopular genres like jazz. People who throw around this phrase a lot are not really thinking about it very much.
Thursday, January 5, 2023
This is not a big deal; even otherwise good interviewees do this, but don't greet every interview question with "That's an excellent question." There are a few problems with this:
*It sounds insincere. If the question is a boilerplate "tell me about your dissertation" kind of question, then there is nothing "excellent" about it, and everyone in the room knows it.
*It is mechanical, as though someone had learned that this is the thing you had to say, every time.
*It sounds a bit immature, professionally speaking, to do this excessively.
It is ok to acknowledge a question after a job talk is if it truly excellent, but don't say that after every single question. Then you are not distinguishing between great and average and even poor questions, but simply covering your bases. If it is really a perceptive question, then you can something say, "I like that question because it gets to one of the things I had to work out at a turning point in my research." Then, answer the question in a way that makes your compliment to the questioner sincere.
Asking a good question is also an art form. You can ask someone to elaborate on a point they mentioned in the talk. I'm not fond of questions that try to bring it back to the questioner's own obsessions. (I've been guilty of this, I'm sure.) Or ones that don't really have much to do with speaker's main point. The point of a question is to let the speaker talk about their stuff off the cuff in an engaging way. | <urn:uuid:2aeb0fb8-c455-4797-a1f6-0327192ff91b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://prosedoctor.blogspot.com/2023/01/ | 2023-10-04T21:05:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.984868 | 2,954 |
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