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With the support of the Board of Trustees, the president and her team are responsible for the leadership and day-to-day operations of the institution.
The College of Arts and Sciences administration provides support for undergraduate faculty, students, and staff.
Graduate School administration provides support for graduate faculty, students, and staff.
Law School administration provides support for law faculty, students, and staff.
The strength of the education we provide depend greatly on the generosity of our donors. Advancement leads the effort to secure the highest possible philanthropic support for Lewis & Clark.
Lewis & Clark campus safety officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure that our community is safe and secure. Campus Safety also provides visitor information, serving as the first point of contact for campus visitors.
At Lewis & Clark, we believe that people learn best, and flourish the most, when they encounter perspectives, people, backgrounds, and experiences other than their own. Equity creates the best educational environment, and inclusion speaks to our highest ideals.
Human Resources is the center for employment of faculty, staff, and students at Lewis & Clark. We offer our employees a well-balanced, competitive benefits package, with the wonderful advantage of working in 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills.
Information Technology manages our centralized systems and servers and provides computing support to faculty, staff, and students of the undergraduate and graduate schools. Law Computing Services provides computing support for law students, faculty, and staff.
Working with faculty, staff, and students, the Office of Communications leads Lewis & Clark’s efforts to communicate with external constituencies, from the city and state to the region and abroad.
Serving the students across all three schools at Lewis & Clark, Student Life is made up of 17 offices supporting students’ academic and personal journeys in a multitude of ways in and out of the classroom. We want students to be learning, thriving, and growing.
If one of the offices above is not what you need, you can search our organization directory to get the website and contact information for matching offices, departments, divisions, and teams within Lewis & Clark. Or if you prefer, you can scan the whole list yourself. | <urn:uuid:1f73f695-d824-4143-a1be-91db43ebf09f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.lclark.edu/administration/ | 2023-10-04T20:55:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.943234 | 456 |
For those looking to show off a bright, pearly smile, nothing is more inconvenient than the slight presence of a decaying tooth. Maintaining a healthy set of teeth goes beyond a routine oral health regimen. Sometimes, the most influential causes of tooth decay lie in the foods and drinks we consume. Plaque, a colorless, sticky film, develops as a result of these causes — with potential to snowball into more serious dental conditions if immediate action is not taken.
So, how does this harmful substance find its way to our teeth and make a home in our otherwise healthy smiles? Most importantly, how can we battle this unwanted visitor and come out victorious?
Plaque is the main cause of tooth decay and enables the presence of bacteria by blanketing your teeth. This opens the door to a series of conditions, such as gum irritation, erosion of tooth enamel, infection in the pulp and roots of your teeth and, in serious cases, tooth loss. Some of the most common culprits of plaque production are foods that are rich in sugar and carbohydrates, including:
Think of plaque as a bulldozer destroying everything in its wake. It can attack fillings and other restorations in your mouth, ruining any progress made on these procedures and possibly costing you a significant amount of money to restore down the road. The subsequent decay can gradually destroy the inner layer, or dentin, of your teeth. The pulp and root of a tooth, which contains blood vessels, nerves and other tissues, can also be destroyed in the process.
Plaque can also cause irritation in the gums, leading to uncomfortable inflammation and bleeding. If left untreated, the plaque underneath your gums can develop into periodontal disease, an advanced gum disease that occurs when the gums and bone — the very structures that support your teeth — begin to break down as a result of infection. This can lead to bone loss and, eventually, tooth loss. Some of the most telltale signs of periodontal disease are:
Periodontal disease should be taken seriously. At Beaufils Dental, we encourage our Cooper City patients to visit us at the first sign of any of the above mentioned symptoms to ensure they are diagnosed and treated with the care they need.
The two best defenses against tooth decay and gum disease are a healthy, well-balanced diet and good oral hygiene — this includes brushing daily with fluoride toothpaste, flossing and rinsing. Most public drinking water contains fluoride, so you’ve already got easy access to one prevention method. However, if you are unsure of your water supply, a good quality mouth rinse containing fluoride does the trick just as well.
A useful way to maintain your oral health between brushing is chewing sugarless gum. This stimulates your body’s production of saliva – a powerful chemical that actually neutralizes plaque formation and rinses decay-causing food particles and debris from your mouth. At Beaufils Dental, we want to ensure our patients are taking advantage of every preventative measure available to help fight tooth decay. In some cases, we can prescribe certain preventative products to our clients, such as anti-cavity rinses. We may also apply special anti-cavity varnishes or sealants to help fight decay.
Preventing tooth decay begins with limiting the consumption of the foods and drinks that jumpstart plaque, while maintaining an oral hygiene regimen in between. By combining these factors, you can fight off unwanted tooth decay and keep your teeth healthy and plaque-free. Beaufils Dental is a Cooper City dental office who values patient knowledge and offers insight on the many causes and preventative measures of tooth decay. Call us today at 954-252-1390 to schedule an appointment with us today and begin your fight against tooth decay before it’s too late. | <urn:uuid:dfe521da-6341-4a96-b6ca-349ce1b5c134> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ledentist.com/post/knowing-your-opponent-is-only-half-the-battle | 2023-10-04T20:49:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.931572 | 786 |
Located on the campus of Central Carolina Community College in partnership with Lee County Schools, Lee Early College High School (LEC) is an academically advanced public high school with more than 280 students in grades 9 through 12. Students who apply, and are accepted, have the opportunity to complete an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), or Applied Associate of Science (AAS) degree by the time they graduate from high school. During their time at LEC, students will take a blend of high school and dual enrollment college courses that will allow them to earn both a high school diploma and a two year college degree. Lee Early College was founded with the intent of attracting students who often are underrepresented in college: minorities, students from low-income families and those whose parents never attended college.
The curriculum at Lee Early College is intended to prepare students for early undergraduate study. It is for that reason that the high school portion of our course of study focuses on traditional academic high school courses. These courses are delivered to students using a modified 4x4 block schedule. Teachers at Lee Early College are encouraged to embed high levels of rigor in all academic course work. Lee Early College faculty members help each student select a college degree program and enroll in appropriate courses. Each staff member has received training in the North Carolina New Schools Initiative concept, receives additional training each year, and works individually with each student assigned to them.
Each student is provided an education that is personalized to meet their needs and help them achieve their goals. All of our students are required to meet the standard testing requirements / curriculum as any North Carolina high school student. In addition to this standard all of our students are expected to graduate with a college grade point average that will allow them to transfer to a four year university.
Students begin by taking an accelerated curriculum of high school classes as well as a few college classes. As they progress through the program, they spend the majority of their time in college classes. In CCCC courses, Early College students are held to the same high standard as traditional community college students.
We expect LEC students to:
Maintain a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average
Take advantage of tutoring scheduled during the day and after school
Attend classes to be eligible for promotion
Be self disciplined
Follow all LEC and CCCC rules and regulations.
In return, LEC students become:
Collaborative critical thinkers
High School and Community College Course Grading Scale:
F= 59 and Below
Most college courses are weighted as dual enrollment. If you have any questions about the weight of course, please see Ms. Jackson.
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Crafted from fine leather, the Jinani Mule Sandals by Vince Camuto are effortlessly chic and bold. Featuring a chunky heel, open toe, and strappy detail, these heeled sandals are ideal for the approaching spring season. Combine with a little black dress and a clutch or handbag for an effortless aesthetic.
- 3" heel
- Leather or nubuck upper; synthetic lining and sole
- Asymmetrical vamp strap; block heel
- Slips on
- Comes in Box
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Autumn UNC Old Well PaintingRegular price $59.00
Beautiful original acrylic painting of the Old Well on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill in the Fall is absolutely majestic with colors! Sides are painted gold and the artwork is sealed. Comes packaged with a bow for easy gift giving. Makes an impressive gift for a friend, UNC graduate, or anyone that loves Chapel Hill.
Available: in two sizes; 5"x5' known as mini art, or in an 8"x8"
- Each piece is an original and will vary slightly in color and style
- Signed by the artist Leslie Flanagan
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The Grand Palace Bangkok : The pride of the nation
The Grand Palace Bangkok is a palace where the former kings used to live. It is a spiritual centre, a centre of Thai Art, where you can understand the royal way of living. This is a ‘must see’ place for all visitors to Bangkok. The Thai kings stopped living in the palace full time around the early twentieth century, but the complex remains the seat of power and the spiritual heart of the Thai kingdom. This palace was used as a work place and a meeting place with the people, Thai nobility and diplomatic democracy.
Grand Palace built
The Grand Palace is one of the major tourism attractions in Bangkok. It was built in 1782 by King Rama I. The palace occupies an area of 60 acres of land and is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The Grand Palace was not only home to the King and his court, but also the entire administrative seat of the government.
Temple inside the Grand Palace Bangkok
The Emerald Buddha Temple, which lies in the northeast section of the Grand Palace, is one of the most important temples. The most sacred Buddha image enshrines there.The buildings are decorated with colorful glass mosaics, gold leaves, delicately carved wood, Chinese porcelain and grand mural paintings. The palace is the centre of Thailand’s pride. Because the palace surpasses all other immaculate architecture that exists in Thailand, you can be sure.
How to get there?
The Grand Palace is located in the old city area. You cannot miss this place. It is popularly known to the Thai people as Wat Prakeaw. Getting to theGrand Palace Bangkok is easy but the easiest way is to come with us. There are many options such as to walk, to take the bus, boat bus, taxi or motorcycle, or to go there through a tour company. It depends on your hotel location and the type of transportation available from there.
Please keep in mind that the Grand Palace Bangkok is open every day from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. However, some sections may remain closed if there are ceremonies going on.
Advice to visit the Grand Palace Bangkok
As you know, this is the spiritual heart of the nation, and if you want to hear a story that cannot be found in a guide book, we highly recommend you to at least book a good tour, or to find good tour guide to accommodate you for the trip. A good tour guide can tell stories related to the beliefs, religion and culture, unless you just want to take a picture!
Grand Palace Bangkok : Itinerary
Travel to the Grand Palace. Before entering the main gate to the temple of the Emerald Buddha, stop by the Royal Regalia Museum to see the beauty of decorative jewelry, which used to be ornament of the royal officers and consorts. Walk in to enjoy the beauty of the temple of The Emerald Buddha. Visit the most sacred Buddha statue of the nation there, and enjoy the stunning buildings which you cannot miss taking photos of, every time you turn around. Get into the second court where the major throne halls are located. Visit inside the Amarin Tharawinitchai throne and the Dusit Mahaprasart throne.
|08.00||Pick up from hotel|
|08.30 – 11.00||Entering the Grand Palace Bangkok and enjoy the tour|
|12.00||Return to Hotel|
** Or start the tour in afternoon at 13.00 which is less tourist
Terms and Conditions
PACKAGE PRICES INCLUDED
- Sightseeing as the itinerary including admission fee as stated in program
- English speaking local guide during join tours
- Admission fee of the tour guide for the guide if applicant
- Transportation for tour
- Accidental insurance
- Credit card charge
- Express way & parking fee
THE PRICES EXCLUDED
- Government VAT
- Personal items & hotel incidental charges
- Meal or drink
- Gratuities to the guide, driver and hotel’s porter
Grand Palace Bangkok : Remark
- Child between 2-12 years old pay 75% of adult rate
- Child under 2 years old pay 25% of adult rate
- Payment : Credit Card Fax Form (American Express), Paypal or money wire transfer
- This package is request 30 for deposit once to secure the booking. The balance payment will be made on arrival.
- Grand Palace – Please do not ware sleeveless shirt, and short pants, breeches, knee breeches, paddle pant
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China calls on Security Council to oblige Libyan warring parties to a ceasefire
China’s envoy on Wednesday called on the international community to take effective measures to help Libya in the cessation of current conflict and resumption of political dialogue.
The situation in Libya has been in turmoil for eight years, from which the Libyan people have endured great suffering, and the security and humanitarian situation in the surrounding regions has been deteriorating, Wu Haitao, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, told a Security Council meeting on the situation concerning Libya, Xinhua reported.
Wu urged the international community to play a constructive role in seeking a solution to the question of Libya.
It is imperative to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Libya, he added.
Security Council resolutions must be strictly implemented, Wu said, adding that countries with influence should do their best to promote peace negotiations and push the parties concerned to cease conflict and resume dialogue, according to Xinhua.
It is important to adhere to the Libyan-led and Libya-owned political process, said the Chinese envoy. “China commends the relevant parties in Libya for honoring the commitment of truce during Eid al-Adha festivities.”
“All parties must build upon this, bear in mind the overarching interests of Libya and its people, further build mutual trust, and seek solutions through dialogue and consultation, with a view to ultimately achieving lasting peace, prosperity, and stability in the country,” the envoy said, Xinhua added.
Wu added the question of sanctions must be properly addressed.
Under the current circumstances, it is important to strictly implement the arms embargo to Libya, he said. “At the same time, the purpose of the sanctions is to facilitate political settlement. It is necessary to prevent negative impact on Libyan civilians and a third country caused by sanctions in other fields.”
There should be no jeopardizing the national interests of Libya and the normal life and humanitarian needs of its people, he added.
The Chinese envoy called on the sanctions committee, its secretary, and the expert panel to strictly comply with the mandate from Security Council resolutions and work impartially.
China supports the Libyan people in the pursuit for peace and stability. On the question of Libya, China has been impartial and has played a constructive role in seeking a political settlement, said Wu, reported Xinhua.
China will join hands with the international community and actively contribute to restoring peace and stability in Libya, he said
How to submit an Op-Ed: Libyan Express accepts opinion articles on a wide range of topics. Submissions may be sent to [email protected]. Please include ‘Op-Ed’ in the subject line.
- Haftar to fly to the US with family, pretending it’s a Libyan official visit - September 13, 2021
- Haftar hires ex-Clinton aide, ex-Republican leader to lobby Washington for Libya elections’ run - September 09, 2021
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Lichfield District Council uses SignLive to allow BSL users to speak to the council's customer services or other teams. Anyone using SignLive signs up to the SignLive privacy notice.
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We require your data in order to enable our customer services advisors to locate your details and provide a service to you.
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The council does not store any of the SignLive interactions, however may store data gathered from the conversations into back office systems - for example if you speak to us about council tax, details from the conversation may be added to your council tax account, similarly for benefits, housing, planning, environmental health, waste, elections, licensing, and other services (please see our service specific privacy notices).
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Multi Colored Bracelet including Turquoise and Amber beads set in dark red knotted macrame with dark silver seed beads. Antique button closure. Set to fit medium wrist. All bracelets can easily be made smaller or larger by moving the button.
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Whether you celebrate Taco Tuesday every week or you just want an excuse to go to your favorite Mexican joint at the beginning of the week, it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love this fun weekly “holiday.”
While Taco Tuesday has a catchy name and it’s hard to imagine it ever not existing, it had to start somewhere, right? So, where did Taco Tuesday day get its start?
Taco Tuesday is actually a trademarked name by the Mexican restaurant chain Taco John’s. It has been since 1989. Every year, the restaurant still has to send out cease and desist letters to other spots across the country using the phrase.
Stainless Steel Taco Stand Rack
Host your own Taco Tuesday night at home!
If that seems pretty hardcore for some tacos, it is. And, Taco John’s knows it. They even say right on their website that they take tacos seriously.
But, the phrase might have been around a lot longer. The earliest advertisement for a Tuesday taco event goes back to the 1930s, and who knows how long people have been using it in their own homes and among friend groups before that. While Taco John’s is now the official home of Taco Tuesday, you can still celebrate on your own.
Taco John’s has insinuated that Taco Tuesday is, essentially, an American institution. They’re right in suggesting that it’s part of our culture. So, feel free to use the term at home, but be careful if you head to a local restaurant and they’re coining it on their menu—because this phrase officially belongs to Taco John’s. | <urn:uuid:2c9d30a9-24a5-4033-abe1-bbc81bb55b4d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.lifesavvy.com/168986/where-did-taco-tuesday-start/ | 2023-10-04T18:59:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.965965 | 351 |
EPO: Germany ratifies the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court
This 17 February, Germany became the 17th Member State to deposit its instrument of ratification with the Secretariat of the Council of the European Union. The step marks the successful completion of the necessary ratification procedures by the participating EU member states.
CNIPA: Authorities Pledge to Strengthen IP Protection, Hasten Patent, Trademark Applications
China’s top intellectual property regulator pledged to ensure stronger intellectual property protection and accelerate reviews of patent and trademark applications this year to better contribute to the country’s high-quality development and respond to the demands of innovators.
IPOPHL: New trademark rules for protecting non-traditional marks, mandating online transactions take effect
Replacing the revised trademark regulations of 2017, the new rules under Memorandum Circular (MC) 2023-001 prepared by the Bureau of Trademarks (BOT) took effect on 14 February 2023.MC 2023-001 institutionalizes the protection of non-traditional visual marks. | <urn:uuid:3e5ee8a8-d56a-4cea-b862-6d8dffa279ee> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.lighthouseip.com/news-item/monday-ipdate-february-27-2023/ | 2023-10-04T20:33:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.849391 | 212 |
Custom Jewlery Manufacturer
No matter how much you are involved with advanced technology; there will always be a need for hand-carved waxes. Creating a shadow matching band for an existing engagement ring is our routine jobs. In some cases, we employ hand carving to trail the contour of the sample ring and obtain a perfect fit. We examine each project and decide which method best suits your requirements. | <urn:uuid:e2a5ad7e-7374-4fc5-9413-5cee69f7f1c4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.limpidjewelry.com/traditional-hand-wax-carving/ | 2023-10-04T20:11:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.922852 | 82 |
Lighting the FUSE
Explore unusual filesystems support in Linux.
The Linux kernel supports a wide variety of filesystems. Some, such as ext2fs, ext3fs, and ReiserFS, are Linux-native filesystems — designed explicitly for Linux and commonly used to hold the Linux root (/), /home, /usr, and other directories. Other Linux filesystems are designed to support removable media or partitions belonging to other operating systems (for, say, a dual-boot system). Examples of other filesystems include ISO-9660, VFAT, and HPFS. Still other filesystems are network-enabled, allowing you to mount a remote computers’ filesystem (almost) as if it were local. Examples include the Network File System (NFS) and the Server Message Block/Common Internet File System (SMB/CIFS).
Despite this wide range of filesystem support in Linux, some users want more. Perhaps you want to access an FTP site as if it were a local filesystem. Maybe you’d like to access your mobile phone using ordinary Linux programs and file-manipulation commands. Or perhaps you’d like to cram more files on a disk without having to explicitly pipe everything through gzip or bzip2.
All of these latter tasks and many more can be accomplished via the Linux kernel’s Filesystem USErspace (FUSE) module and its support tools. FUSE enables Linux to use filesystems that are implemented as userspace code, which simplifies the creation of filesystems. The result is an explosion of special-purpose filesystems. The FUSE Web site at http://fuse.sourceforge.net includes a Projects link that summarizes the implementations that use FUSE, and I describe a few examples shortly.
Preparing to Use FUSE
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Heavy lifting at work may take a toll on women's fertility, a new study suggests.
In the study, which involved women undergoing fertility treatment, lifting or moving heavy things at work was linked with a reduction in biological markers of fertility. Similar links with decreased fertility were found in night-shift workers, the researchers added.
"Our study suggests that women who are planning pregnancy should be cognizant of the potential negative impacts that non-day shift and heavy lifting could have on their reproductive health," study co-author Lidia Mínguez-Alarcón, a research fellow in the Department of Environmental Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, said in a statement.
However, the researchers noted that because their study included only women seeking fertility treatments, it's not clear whether the findings apply to women attempting to conceive without medical assistance. [Conception Misconceptions: 7 Fertility Myths Debunked]
Previous studies have found links between certain aspects of a person's job and fertility problems. For example, a 2015 study found a link between heavy lifting at work and irregular menstrual cycles, and a 2013 study found a link between night-shift work and an increased risk of miscarriage. Another study, published in 2015, found that female nurses who frequently lifted heavy loads at work took longer to become pregnant when they were trying to conceive, compared with women who never lifted heavy loads at work.
However, none of these earlier studies examined biological markers of fertility.
In the new study, the researchers analyzed information from nearly 500 women ages 18 to 45 (average age 35) seeking fertility treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital from 2004 to 2015. The participants were surveyed about their work schedules and the physical demands of their jobs. The researchers then assessed several biological markers of fertility, including the number of so-called antral follicles, which are small structures in the ovary that can be used to estimate the number of immature eggs remaining in a woman's ovaries. The researchers also looked at the number of mature eggs the ovaries produced in response to stimulation with medications (which was a part of the fertility treatment).
On average, the women in the study had about 12 antral follicles in their ovaries, and nine mature eggs after treatment with fertility medications.
But the women who reported lifting or moving heavy objects at work had 14 percent fewer mature eggs, and 5 percent fewer antral follicles, compared with the women who reported having never lifted or moved heavy objects at work.
In addition, the women who reported working night or evening shifts had 24 percent fewer mature eggs, compared with the women who reported working day shifts only.
"These findings have clinical implications, as women with fewer mature oocytes [eggs would have fewer eggs which are capable of developing into healthy embryos," the researchers wrote in the Feb. 7 issue of the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Exactly how heavy lifting could affect a woman's egg production and egg quality is not known, the researchers said.
Night-shift work may disrupt circadian rhythms, or the body's internal clock, which could explain the link between this type of work and lower egg yields, the researchers said.
The study took into account some factors that could affect women's fertility, including their age, body mass index and education level. But it's possible that there are other factors not addressed in the current study that could explain some of the results, the researchers noted. For example, the study wasn't able to take into account all of the aspects of the women's jobs that might impact their fertility (such as stress levels or exposures to certain chemicals).
More work is also needed to determine whether avoiding heavy lifting and night shifts could improve fertility, the researchers said.
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There’s no better time to transform your home into a cozy seasonal abode than the first few weeks of winter. As the chill slowly sets in, you’ll appreciate a comfy atmosphere where you can snuggle up by the fire, sip some hot cocoa and watch your favorite holiday movies.
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- Present wreath – Gift giving is a staple of any holiday. Recall this jolly tradition with a DIY wreath. Collect any small boxes that may be lying around your home. Then, wrap them
- with your favorite paper – this should be weatherproof paper, if the wreath is going on the front door – and tie a ribbon around each package. Lastly, hot glue the presents to a wreath frame and stick a large bow on top!
- Ornament wreath – If you’re all about glitz and glam, opt for this shiny wreath instead of the traditional evergreen. You can pull from your stockpile of old ornaments or color coordinate with discount baubles from the store – either will do. Simply glue your ornaments to a frame, taking care to vary the sizes and fill in all gaps. You may want to opt for more durable varieties as opposed to glass in case of an accident or fall! No one wants to be stuck sweeping up shards.
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- Interwoven garlands – Garlands look exquisite on mantels, around doors and windows or wrapped around banisters, but most people don’t deviate from the classic look. Put some pizzazz in your garlands by incorporating pinecones, live greenery or cinnamon sticks for a delightful aroma.
- Wooden crates – Not everyone has a mantel where they can hang stockings. If you’re looking for a creative way to separate stocking stuffers, try loading gifts into wooden crates for each family member. Crates can also be repurposed as stands for trees of any size.
- Flora and fauna – While many of us associate flowers with spring, they’re a wonderful way to liven up your living space any time of year. Choose bold red poinsettias for a merry feel or go crisp with white or green amaryllis, orchids, and carnations.
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Can Diabetic Foot Ulcers Heal
How Common Are Diabetic Foot Ulcers
What Can You Put On A Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Alginate and foam dressings provide high absorbency for moderate to heavy exudate. For a diabetic foot ulcer with dying tissue, hydrogels or dressings with collagen and silver are most effective. Most important is matching the absorptive ability of the wound dressing to the amount of wound drainage.
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Clinical Pathways And Assessment Forms For Diabetic Foot
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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Foot ulcers are open sores or wounds that occur most often on the ball of your foot or on the bottom of your big toe. They may also develop on the side of your foot, usually because of poorly fitting shoes. The ulcers are usually painless. Not all diabetic foot ulcers become infected but people with diabetes are at high risk of developing infection of the ulcer and the surrounding skin .
Depending on the severity of the wound and the presence of infection, diabetic foot ulcer can be classified in 4 ways:
- Uninfected the wound does not have signs of infection.
- Mild infection the area around the wound may be warm to the touch, red, slightly swollen, painful or tender, and the wound may ooze pus.
- Moderate infection foot infection that involves the deeper layers of your skin, into the muscle, tendons, bone or joints.
- Severe infection foot infection that causes . The symptoms of sepsis are high body temperature , fast heartbeat, and heavy or quick breathing.
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Who Can Get A Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Anyone who has diabetes can develop a foot ulcer. Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics and older men are more likely to develop ulcers. People who use insulin are at a higher risk of developing a foot ulcer, as are patients with diabetes-related kidney, eye, and heart disease. Being overweight and using alcohol and tobacco also play a role in the development of foot ulcers.
Treatment For Diabetic Foot Ulcers
If a diabetic foot ulcer does occur, its important to seek medical care as soon as possible this is not a wound you should attempt to treat at home on your own. The faster a foot ulcer is properly treated, the greater chance it will heal completely and without infection or complications.
A diabetic wound care specialist, such as the Wound Care Center at Harrington, can provide the most advanced and comprehensive diabetic wound treatment. Your primary care physician can provide a referral to the wound care center. Our Wound Care Center team will then continue working hand-in-hand with your doctor throughout the wound treatment process.
Our specialized diabetic wound treatment services include:
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What Causes Diabetic Foot Ulcer
People with diabetes have an increased chance of developing foot ulcers because you are more likely than other people to damage the skin on your feet. This is because diabetes can cause nerve damage, so you don’t notice if your foot is injured or sore. Diabetes also causes blood vessel damage so your skin can’t heal easily.
When To See A Dermatologist
Diabetes can cause many other skin problems. Most skin problems are harmless, but even a minor one can become serious in people who have diabetes. A board-certified dermatologist can recognize skin problems due to diabetes and help you manage them.
Are all dermatologists board certified?
No. See what it takes to become board certified.
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ReferencesCohen Sabban, EN. Cutaneous manifestations of diabetes mellitus from A to Z. Focus session presented at: 74th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology March 4-8, 2016 Washington D.C.
Duff M, Demidova O, et al. Cutaneous manifestations of diabetes mellitus. Clinical Diabetes. 2015 33:40-8.
Kalus AA, Chien AJ, et al. Diabetes mellitus and other endocrine disorders. In: Wolff K, Goldsmith LA, et al. Fitzpatricks Dermatology in General Medicine . McGraw Hill Medical, New York, 2008:1461-70.
McKinley-Grant L, Warnick M, et al. Cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease. In: Kelly AP and Taylor S. Dermatology for Skin of Color. . The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. China, 2009:481-4.
Morgan AJ and Schwartz RA. Diabetic dermopathy: A subtle sign with grave implications. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008 58:447-51.
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Is Diabetic Foot Curable
Diabetic foot infections are a frequent clinical problem. About 50% of patients with diabetic foot infections who have foot amputations die within five years. Properly managed most can be cured, but many patients needlessly undergo amputations because of improper diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
What Does The Start Of A Diabetic Foot Ulcer Look Like
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How Long Does It Take For A Diabetic Foot Ulcer To Heal
The nature of the diabetic ulcer of the foot will determine how much time it will need to heal. If it is mild, it may heal on its own in as little as three weeks. More severe ulcers will take months to heal.
Additionally, blood sugar plays a part in healing wounds. People living with diabetes may have a more challenging time healing, in general, due to their fluctuating blood sugar levels. Therefore, healing diabetic ulcers of the foot may have more success healing when treated by a wound care specialist.
What Do Ulcers Look Like
Ulcers are wounds in your skin shaped like circles or ovals and can vary in size and color. When an ulcer starts you may notice:
- Dry skin.
- A rash.
As the ulcer gets worse, it can get wider, longer and deeper sometimes all the way down to the bone. In advanced stages you may see:
- A callus.
- A halo around the center that gets hard.
- Drainage in your sock, which may mean you have an infection.
- A brown discoloration.
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What To Do If You Notice A Problem
The signs of diabetic ulcers on the foot should never be left untreated. If you have any of the symptoms mentioned above or think you might have a foot sore or ulcer, you should be seen by a doctor as soon as possible to avoid further damage and possible infection. The earlier you seek medical help, the less chance of complications further down the line.
Here at the Midwest Institute for Non-Surgical Treatment , we have qualified podiatrists who can provide you with the right treatment for your diabetic foot ulcer. We’ll also advise you on how best to look after your feet to prevent reoccurrences.
Book an appointment with Dr. Akinwande and the team who can treat you at one of our convenient locations in the St Louis area. Call us today, and we’ll get you back on your feet and the path to recovery.
Foot Ulcer Prevention Tips You Should Consider
People with diabetes and others who know they are at risk for foot ulcers should examine their feet daily and practice good foot hygiene.
Those with foot ulcers should keep the wound clean and dry, change the dressing as directed, take prescribed medications, maintain a healthy diet, and wear appropriate shoes.
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Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Prevention Diagnosis And Classification
DAVID G. ARMSTRONG, D.P.M., and LAWRENCE A. LAVERY, D.P.M., M.P.H., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the Diabetic Foot Research Group, San Antonio, Texas
Am Fam Physician. 1998 Mar 15 57:1325-1332.
See related patient information handout on maintaining healthy feet in diabetics, written by the authors of this article.
Diabetic foot complications are the most common cause of nontraumatic lower extremity amputations in the industrialized world. The risk of lower extremity amputation is 15 to 46 times higher in diabetics than in persons who do not have diabetes mellitus.1,2 Furthermore, foot complications are the most frequent reason for hospitalization in patients with diabetes, accounting for up to 25 percent of all diabetic admissions in the United States and Great Britain.35
The vast majority of diabetic foot complications resulting in amputation begin with the formation of skin ulcers. Early detection and appropriate treatment of these ulcers may prevent up to 85 percent of amputations.6,7 Indeed, one of the disease prevention objectives outlined in the Healthy People 2000 project of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is a 40 percent reduction in the amputation rate for diabetic patients. Family physicians have an integral role in ensuring that patients with diabetes receive early and optimal care for skin ulcers.
Demographic And Clinical Variables
Demographic and clinical variables which were considered to be potential confounders were sex, age, HbA1c, coronary disease, vascular surgical treatment, and neuropathy. These variables were selected based on previous literature and clinical judgement. Age was defined as the age at first consultation at the outpatient clinic. HbA1c measurements were reported in the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry units in addition to derived NGSP units upon attendance at the outpatient clinic. Coronary disease was defined as having angina pectoris, history of myocardial infarction, previous coronary angioplasty or artery coronary bypass operation. Vascular surgical treatment includes information on percutaneous transluminal angiography of the peripheral arteries or bypass. Neuropathy was defined as an abnormal pressure sensation evaluated with the 10-g monofilament .
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How Your Feet Are Affected By Diabetes
You may experience a few or several of the following problems due to diabetes: Athletes foot: It is a condition in which fungus starts to grow between the toes of your feet. Calluses: It involves the formation of hard skin on the underside of the feet. Corns: It is the formation of hard skin on the bony sides of the toes or in between the toes.
Why Do Diabetics Get Foot Ulcers
Not all people living with diabetes get foot ulcers. However, if diabetes goes untreated or is managed poorly, issues like diabetic ulcers of the foot tend to be more common. Diabetic ulcers of the foot happen when the foot does not get proper circulation, and a combination of high blood sugar, irritated skin or tissue in the feet, and damaged tissue all combine to create the perfect conditions for foot ulcers.
Often, diabetic ulcers of the foot go unnoticed due to poor circulation and are only noticed after drainage, discoloration, and lumps form on the feet.
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How Are Diabetic Foot Ulcers Treated
How To Treat Ulcers
If you do get an ulcer or notice a change in your skin that youâre not sure about, tell your doctor right away. Youâll likely get a procedure called debridement, which removes unhealthy tissue from the wound to spur healing.
Your doctor will also work with you to try to keep your sore or ulcer from getting infected and becoming bigger. Some of the steps they may recommend include:
Clean your ulcer daily. Use soap and water, unless your doctor recommends another cleanser. Donât use hydrogen peroxide or soak your wound in a bath or whirlpool, because this could reduce healing and may boost your odds of infection.
Keep your ulcer bandaged or covered with a wound dressing. While you may have heard that itâs important to âair outâ wounds, experts now know that not covering a wound actually increases the odds of infection and slows healing.
Keep pressure off your ulcer, especially if itâs on your foot. This may mean you need to use crutches, special footwear, a brace, or other devices. Reducing pressure and irritation helps ulcers heal faster.
Use the topical medications your doctor recommends. These may be saline, growth factors, and/or skin substitutes.
Keep your blood sugar under control. In addition to reducing your risk of ulcers, tight blood sugar control helps your body heal existing ulcers.
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What Are The Treatments For A Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Dr. Griffin performs comprehensive neurologic, vascular, and orthopedic exams and uses the latest cutting-edge techniques and treatment methods to treat diabetic foot ulcers.
She might suggest a number of treatment methods, such as:
- Antibiotics, if an infection is present
- Use of mechanical offloading to reduce pressure areas
- Debriding agents, synthetic skin substitutes, and medical dressings
- Topical wound care therapies
How To Spot The Signs Of A Diabetic Ulcer On The Foot
A foot ulcer is one of the most common and serious complications for people with diabetes, occurring in approximately 15% of patients, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. Diabetic ulcers on the foot can occur in anyone with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and refer to an open sore on the foot, usually forming under big toes and at the bottom of feet. The main reasons people with diabetes develop foot ulcers are:
- Trauma or injury to the foot
- Poorly fitting shoes
- Poor blood flow to the foot
- Increased pressure to the foot
- Nerve damage which means you are unable to feel your feet properly
If you’ve had a diabetic ulcer on the foot for a long time, you are at greater risk of infection, which can spread from the wound to the bone. While there are antibiotics that can treat these infections, if too much bone has been damaged, the foot will have to be removed or amputated.
Therefore patients and caregivers need to be able to identify these types of wounds to prevent them from getting worse. So how do you know if you have a diabetic foot ulcer?
If the ulcer is at an advanced stage, it should be obvious. A foot ulcer looks like a round red crater in the skin bordered by thickened callused skin. Severe ulcers can be deep enough to expose tendons or bones. However, other symptoms may not be easy to identify or could be an indication of another problem. That being said, here are some of the common signs of diabetic foot ulcers to look out for.
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Foot Ulcer Treatment Using A Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber
A highly successful way of treating diabetic ulcers of the foot has been through hyperbaric oxygen chambers. Hyperbaric oxygen chambers increase circulation, blood oxygen levels and promote angiogenesis among foot ulcer patients healing processes that are often stunted due to diabetes.
Foot ulcer treatment using hyperbaric oxygen chambers is relatively simple but has been shown to decrease the time that patients suffering from diabetic ulcers of the foot take to heal.
Typically, patients receive at least ten hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments, and they may receive HBOT treatments up to five times per week.
How Can Diabetic Foot Ulcers Be Prevented
Looking after your feet can help prevent foot ulcers and avoid serious complications. Good foot care includes checking your feet every day, keeping them clean and dry, wearing proper footwear and trying to avoid doing things that could damage them.
Get a foot check at every healthcare visit and seek urgent medical advice if you notice a cut, ulcer or other injury on your foot.
Learn more about diabetes and foot care.
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Khenpo Pema Vajra Series
rdzogs chen mkhan po padma ba dzra'i gsung thor bu. Chengdu: si khron mi rigs dpe skrun khang, 2001.
Blessed by vidyādharas of the three transmissions, deities and ḍākinīs,
You found the tradition of profound instructions that mature and liberate,
And became a holder of the lineage endowed with significant forms of transmission—
Pema Vajra, at your feet I pray.
Texts by and about the Dzogchen scholar Khenpo Pema Vajra (padma badzra, c. 1807–1884), also known as Khenpo Pema Dorje.
In this short instruction in verse, Khenpo Pema Vajra explains the key points of the path in general and of the Great Perfection in particular. His practical advice includes what to do in the intermediate state, or bardo.
This brief biography of Khenpo Pema Vajra describes his early studies at Dzogchen Monastery and his path to becoming a teacher at its famous Śrī Siṃha college. It also details his later career at the nearby hermitage in Peme Thang, 'Lotus Plain', where he taught many of the most influential figures of nineteenth century Kham.
- Ornament of the Vidyādharas’ Wisdom: A Recitation Manual for the Great Compassionate One, Natural Liberation of Suffering (Dukngal Rangdrol) | Dukngal Rangdrol
The largest commentary on Dukngal Rangdrol, this text provides a detailed explanation of how to do a retreat on Avalokiteśvara according to the Longchen Nyingtik. Drawing on Jigme Lingpa's own commentary The Visionary Instructions, the manual explains how beginners should practise the approach phase and how more advanced practitioners can practice the approach and accomplishment phases in union. The text concludes with an overview of how the path is brought to fruition.
- Words from the Lineage Masters to Clarify Maitreyanātha's Vision: An Overview of the Perfection of Wisdom's Ornament of Realization | Abhisamayālaṃkāra
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UP TO 1,000 volunteers will be recruited to have their shopping habits and movements monitored from their mobile phones as part of ground-breaking research to save the town’s high street.
Loughborough will be one of eight towns that will benefit from the year-long scheme that will be able to tell how many hours a shopper spends in Costa Coffee to what side of town they lean towards.
The pioneering project created by Loughborough University retail lecturer Cathy Hart and her team, in collaboration with Indestinate, a location analytics company, is set to start in the next few months.
Loughborough Business Improvement District (BID), which represents town centre companies, will be asking its loyalty card users to download the special app from their iPhone or Android mobile phones.
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The BID are hoping to recruit between 500 and 1,000 people.
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Moving is one of the most stressful parts of life for many people. It can be a lot of work, whether you’re moving cross-country, across town, or just down the street. Moving can be a lot of work, but it doesn’t have to be as stressful as it seems.
Some researchers found that moving into a new home is one of the most stressful parts of life. It takes a lot of preparation, and it may take months before you become ready. So here are some tips on making it less stressful for you when the day of moving out finally comes.
7 Tips On Making Your Moving Less Stressful
1. Realize That Stress Is Part Of The Process
When an unfamiliar situation occurs in your life, your initial response is to stress it and become anxious about it. So, you first need to accept that you will be stressed along the process. It would be best if you found out how you will be able to handle and cope with what’s currently happening.
2. Create a To-Do List and be Organized
Staying organized can solve more than half of your stress when moving out. Labeling your boxes, unpacking your things in your home, and planning when to move into your new home will help you become less anxious and over the place. Though there will be times when you’ll be overthinking it, having a plan wouldn’t hurt and might ease your mind.
3. Ask For Help and Hire a Moving Company
Moving in can take a lot of strength, time, and energy, so it’s best if you would ask your close friends or any relatives for help to become more efficient. Also, consider hiring a moving company as they greatly help you, especially with furniture and fixtures. When moving to a new home, you will need a lot of help, so don’t hesitate to ask someone.
4. Schedule Your Moving on Less Busy Days
Moving companies are busiest during the weekends. Scheduling your moving ahead of time and during the weekdays can help you save time and cost you less money. Most of the time, these companies offer great discounts on weekdays, so grab it while it lasts.
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6. Take Breaks And Breathe
Of course, you might want to move into your new home as soon as possible, but a minute to relax and grab a cup of coffee wouldn’t hurt. It reduces your stress and makes you more efficient.
7. Enjoy And Treasure The Moments
Moving is already a part of your journey, so you might as well live the moment and do things you like or have been dreaming of doing. Take this moment to appreciate the things you are capable of doing now and make it a memorable one.
What Makes Moving Stressful?
There are some reasons why moving into a new home triggers you to become anxious and stressed, and here are some of them.
Money is essential when moving. You might have to buy new furniture, hire a company, and pay for deposits and down payments. Ensure your cash is well-planned and budgeted to avoid wasting it on other stuff.
Moving to a new home will need a lot of your time and careful preparations. It might cause stress as you squeeze everything into your daily routine. Also, as it’s a new environment for you, researching to find a great workplace, school, hospital, and other establishments might give you a headache and make you anxious.
Packing your stuff might be one of the stressful moments when moving, including labeling your boxes and decluttering the things you do not need to bring anymore. It requires a lot of contemplation and careful thinking before you put it in the box. Additionally, glasses and vulnerable objects need to be packed carefully and handled with care.
If you have a pet, it might be an inconvenience for you when it is stressed when traveling and adapting to a new environment. You may also need to find pet-friendly surroundings and a home where your pet is more comfortable.
It might be the most stressful thing you will encounter when moving. The fear of living permanently in an unfamiliar place, environment, and neighbors can be one of the reasons why you overthink at night. Adapting is hard, and getting along with your new neighbors might make you anxious.
What To Do After Moving?
It would be best if you took care of some things after you moved into your new house. Here are some of the things that you can do after moving:
- Take a look around and do a final check-in in your new house
- Childproof or pet-proof your home immediately, if necessary
- Plan where you’ll be putting the furniture and what the rooms will be
- Find the fuse box and water valve
- Have a deep cleaning session
- Change your locks and address
- Get to know your neighbors
- Be involved in the community
- Be familiar with the place and the people
- Host a housewarming party
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The picturesque covered front patio opens into a bright and spacious foyer. The foyer features large windows and double crown moulding.
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The formal dining room features trimmed square columns and double crown moulding. The dining room links to the kitchen via a back hallway.
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Just off the kitchen is a full laundry room, which includes the washer and dryer.
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On the 2nd floor you will find the owner's suite, 3rd floor staircase, two spacious bedrooms, and a full bathroom.
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Chinese martial arts are as old as the Chinese culture itself. Given the age of Chinese culture, there have evolved literally hundreds of different styles of Chinese martial arts. These styles are grouped typically by region of origination, religion/philosophy that founded or is associated to a style, and the focus/methodology (internal versus external).
For a list of many of the Chinese martial arts, click here.
Northern Styles (北拳, Běi quán)
Northern styles emphasize low, extended stances, kicks, and acrobatics. Movements are fluid and transitions are quick, shifting the body quickly to the direction of attack. Some of the styles that illustrate features of běi quán include:
- Bāguà Zhǎng (八卦掌, "8 trigram palm")
- Bājíquán (八極拳, "8 extremities fist")
- Chāquán (查拳, "Cha fist")
- Chuōjiǎo (戳腳, "Poking foot")
- Yīng Zhǎo Pài (鷹爪派, "Eagle Claw")
- Tánglángquán (螳螂拳, "Northern Praying Mantis")
- Tàijíquán (太極拳, "Supreme Ultimate Fist")
Chángquán (長拳, "long fist") is often identified as the representative of Northern styles.
Southern Styles (南拳, Nán quán)
Unlike Northern styles, nán quán focuses more on using the arms and full body rather than the legs and acrobatics. These styles make prominent use of low, stable stances and short, powerful movements that often incorporate simultaneous striking and blocking.
- Choy Gar (Cài jiā quán, 蔡家拳, "Choy family fist")
- Hung Ga (Hóng jiā quán, 洪家拳, "Hung family fist")
- Choy Li Fut (Càilǐfú, 蔡李佛)
- Li Gar (Lǐ jiā, 李家, "Li family")
- Fújiàn Báihè quán (福建 白鶴拳, "Fújiàn White Crane")
- Wǔ jiā quán (五家拳, "Five Family Fist", also called "Five Animals")
- Lóng xíng mó qiáo (龍形摩橋, Dragon, Southern Dragon, lit. "dragon shape rubbing bridges")
Nán quán has become a distinct branch of modern wushu training, designed to incorporate the key elements of each major Southern style.
External Styles (外家, Wài jiā)
Wài jiā - literally meaning "external family" - are styles often associated with physical strength, explosive speed, and agility. Training for most external styles begins by speed, power, and application, and later incorporates the concepts of qìgōng (氣功, breathing and energy control). Shàolínquán (少林拳) is a good example of an external style, combining explosive attacks and acrobatic techniques.
Internal Styles (內家, Nèi jiā)
Nèi jiā - literally "internal family" - are styles that incorporate the concepts of Qìgōng (氣功) - the practice of aligning body, breath, and mind - as well as relaxed leverage rather than muscular strength. Forms are often practiced slowly to improve coordination, balance, and concentration of minute body movements and positioning. Bāguà zhǎng (八卦) and tàijíquán (太極拳) are examples of internal styles. | <urn:uuid:bb6298fa-4199-4fe1-be4a-331d6be76ce8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.luohanwushu.com/education/styles/ | 2023-10-04T19:26:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.871644 | 891 |
Two Women Watch Designers are Changing the Face of Time: Marie-Laure Cerede and Chadi Nouri Gruber
Today, save for a few iconic models, how many of us can actually name the designers of our watches? Cartier’s Marie-Laure Cerede and Audemars Piguet’s Chadi Nouri Gruber are two women shaping the face of time.
For as long as history has documented, watches in general have always tended to be round save for a few early women’s models which were designed into jewellery and brooches. Then, there came a revolution, the world’s first square watch – not that it mattered because documenting such a horological milestone wasn’t really on the foremost on the minds of the manufacturers. Sans social media, there was no necessity to distinguish or crow about the achievement of a unique case shape, round or square the watch was a watch. Fast forward today, save for a few iconic models, how many of us can actually name the designer of our watch? If you owned a Audemars Piguet Royal Oak or a Patek Philippe Nautilus, it is highly probable you could name Gerald Genta but who else? What about horology’s other icons? The Reverso or the Cartier Santos? When did we start ignoring the designer?
Over the last two decades, watchmakers became veritable rockstars. After all, they made the cool movements, visualised the finishing, advised on the decorations and essentially made decisions as to what quickens the heart of a watch savant. But, in this pursuit of high horology, we often forget that design is often the first catalyst for our horological lusts. You disagree? We would like to prove a point.
Meet Two Women Watch Designers are Changing the Face of Time: Marie-Laure Cerede and Chadi Nouri Gruber
If you recall, not too long ago, there was a shaped watch which caused quite a stir in an industry that was primarily round watches. In 1972, Audemars Piguet unveiled the Royal Oak to the derision of all present and the criticism that the design would doom the company to bankruptcy. Far from it, the Royal Oak’s avant garde design not only saved the company but pioneered a whole genre of unique case shapes for the industry.
That said, some occasions don’t call for “break the rules” cutting edge design, instead, deep introspection of the brand’s design codes often unveils new interpretations of classic motifs while the blending of modern material and fluidic science allows for a new timepiece yet rooted in the brand’s most classical of animal motifs. Witness, Cartier’s Panthere.
Cartier Watchmaking Studio Creation Director, Marie-Laure Cerede
900 gold beads forms the motif of the Cartier Panthere, an outstanding artistic and technical challenge for Manufacture Cartier. In expressing the vision and design philosophy of the maison, you will find that our techniques are design led instead of being led by technical aspects. We spent a lot of time finding the right fluid that would allow the beads would fall at exactly the right speed, sliding gradually, instead of flowing all down at once.
The Santos is arguably the most well known of all Cartier watches. Since it is the anniversary this year, are you concerned that the limelight will only deepen public awareness of the icon and take attention away from the other models the maison has been developing?
That’s certainly true but I believe that on the feminine side, the Panthere does a very good job of holding its own as an equal icon. 900 gold beads forms the motif of the Cartier Panthere, an outstanding artistic and technical challenge for Manufacture Cartier. In expressing the vision and design philosophy of the maison, you will find that our techniques are design led instead of being led by technical aspects. We spent a lot of time finding the right fluid that would allow the beads would fall at exactly the right speed, sliding gradually, instead of flowing all down at once. We decided not to change anything much for Panthere because it was already a signature. In the Santos, we express Cartier’s masculinity. Fact is, the brand doesn’t have that many watches which expresses this masculinity.
It’s common perception that most consumers prefer a round watch to shaped forms, do you see a unique opportunity for the brand to do more in this genre?
I think it’s a unique opportunity and more importantly, it serves as a creative statement for the maison. Though we have a very beautiful round watch with the Ballon encoded in the DNA of Cartier, the first signature of the brand is clearly the extravagant shaped form.
What do you think it’s the secret of Cartier to entice people who previously preferred round watches to get their first form watch?
We truly playing on a unique Cartier signature. It’s not just a shape, it’s about working on the watch as a whole and creating something harmonious. Round watches are compact and easily harmonious but where Cartier succeeded is that we took this concept and applied it different shapes and even for something like the crash. The work of the maison is truly critical for us – for us, watch design is not merely a puzzle of putting together spare parts but in ensuring that all the lines, curves and angles flow in a way which creates visual harmony.
Cartier’s history has been rich in design and aesthetics but very little attention has been paid historically to movement design, has it been a challenge to overcome this? Do you aim to attract more women with the mechanical aspects of watchmaking?
It’s a challenge to give a sense of significance of our calibres to the end consumers. My view of female watch lovers is that they’re different and they seek different attributes than men. That said, they still recognise value and the calibre is a very big component of perceived value but at the end of the day, its design which resonates. It’s the attraction that sells before you want to discover what’s inside.
Both yourself and your predecessor (Carole Forrestier) are women in a historically male dominated profession, are women catching up in terms of this genre?
I’m a woman but I’m a minority in that I like my complications. I’ve always been very interested in high complications but I still feel that women are not very interested in this aspect. They can design very masculine watches like the Santos or very feminine watches like the Panthere but at the end of the day, it doesn’t mean anything. The product should be able to express its beauty naturally and if you have to explain, it really just means that your product isn’t that great. The immediate desirability of the brand must have impact.
Audemars Piguet Head of Product Development Chadi Nouri Gruber
“When most brands make ceramic versions of their watches, they tend to be decorated much simpler than their steel versions because ceramic is much harder to machine and finish. Audemars Piguet does the opposite, we apply exactly the same design codes and contrast finishing to ceramic as we do our steel models.”
Last year you released the black ceramic royal oak perpetual calendar and this year you released the RD#2 concept, any worries that you might encourage some buyers to adopt a “wait and see” approach for the day it becomes a production model?
No. They’re two different pieces. One is a world record holder and the other is undeniably attractive in black ceramic. For example, when most brands make ceramic versions of their watches, they tend to be decorated much simpler than their steel versions because ceramic is much harder to machine and finish. Audemars Piguet does the opposite, we apply exactly the same design codes and contrast finishing to ceramic as we do our steel models. The RD#2 is just a concept for now and while we do like to make dreams come through, we don’t know when in the pipeline that will be. We don’t even know what material it will eventually be in. We do know that we will want both calibres to live side by side.
I understand it was difficult to reduce the three levels to one, I am also assume it is remaining a concept watch for now because there are still things to be worked out, so what are the challenges you face currently?
Well, we are not really facing any more challenges, which is why we were confident to unveil the RD#2 piece. It’s basically taking a three storey house, compressing it into a single level while keeping all the furniture. We’ve merged functions inside the movement in order to reduce the thickness. We basically fused two functions into a single component – The end of the month cam is integrated with the date wheel and the month cam is integrated with the month wheel. So this allowed us to create everything on one plane.
Your classic Offshore Chronographs had smaller hour indexes so it didn’t distract as much visually, it felt it had better balance than the newer versions. I guess what I really want to ask is will the re-issue be a one-off or will you have a series of design tweaks to bring it back to more classic roots?
It’s not a one-off. The reason we did the re-edition was to show that the Offshore design was always timeless and peerless. We are distributing 250 pieces throughout 2018 and it will probably stay in our collection for the years to come. It’s like the re-edition of the 5402, the first Royal Oak and for the 40th anniversary, we released the 15202 as part of our regular collection. It’s something we are planning to keep.
Something that struck me was that there were fewer high jewellery pieces this year and more bejewelled Offshores, what was the rationale?
This year we decided to merge high jewellery with high watchmaking. This is why we focused on our first concept for ladies. By merging both worlds, I wanted to find a complication which still allowed us to play with the design. In this case, we felt that the flying tourbillon would be perfect, the first in the Audemars Piguet world. Then when we started working that, we decided to take it to the concept GMT for men; we made two versions for women including a baguette set diamond version with the invisible setting technique, the white gold frame virtually disappears, it’s a brilliant high jewellery piece because the stones look virtually suspended. As you know, at Audemars Piguet high jewellery and high complications are not mutually exclusive, we like to have a full collection to offer.
Not to assume, based on your joining of high jewellery and high complications, your counterpart over at Cartier, Marie-Laure feels that women have a long way to go towards enjoying highly complicated watches, do you agree with this position?
I don’t believe it’s a long way. The interest is definitely on the rise and I believe it’s our job to keep informing them and talk to them in their language, and that’s what we are doing with the concept watch and as you have seen in the Millenary. This year we are doing strap animations, we’re doing opal, we are frosting the case, we have incorporated a mechanical calibre which has taken us five years to develop. We want them to see the beating heart through the dial of the watch while having personal contact with the piece through daily winding of the watch. I don’t believe we have a long way. Women love to have choices – you can have a quartz watch or a mechanical piece, and if its communicated in the way they understand, they will appreciate. It’s not that we’re less interested in technical pieces, we are just less interested in technical words. It just needs to be communicated in a more romantic way.
How do you balance between creating what they want and creating a need that they will want?
This is what we do when creating a signature Audemars Piguet timepiece for both men and women. We are rule breakers. The difference between Apple and Samsung is that Samsung does focus groups to understand what clients want. Apple doesn’t ask, they just create things that people need. I believe that we are Apple of the horological world. Yes, we do look at what our competitors do to stay informed and then we decide what we can do that will be completely unexpected yet exactly what the people need. It’s not only in terms of movement but with design. Look at the Royal Oak Offshore 25th anniversary, it’s a totally design driven piece- case, bezel, strap, buckle, bridges, push pieces, push piece guards, we considered everything. Of course it creates some controversy, much as the original Offshore did in 1993. Look at where we are today.
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The B&B Association has unsurprisingly been busier than it has ever been over the past couple of months, according to chairman David Weston, who tells Luxury BnB:
“Our members are so keen for information, support and guidance particularly translating bits of government support for them and also lobbying to fill in the gaps.”
The key issue the association has been addressing is the predominantly financial help that has been made available for businesses and explaining things like the lockdown and its limitations, but also what government help has been available, and explaining it to members.
Initially there wasn’t a self-employed scheme, so we were lobbying for that,” David explains. “There was a big gap for B&Bs because the grants were only payable to people on a business rates system.
He adds: “More than 50% of our members pay council tax not business rates because they largely let up to three rooms in their family home, so they weren’t entitled in any way whatsoever.”
The association then lobbied for six weeks before, in mid-May, the government finally succumbed and put forward a new local authority discretionary grant fund of £617m. But David says: “Then there was a gap in that fund, since if you were eligible for the self-employed scheme you could apply for this grant but a lot of B&Bs are self-employed and don’t make much profit, so they knew they would get very little from that self-employed fund and were upset they couldn’t apply for the new grant.”
Another three weeks of intensive lobbying and the government changed their mind on that issue too. “Even if you were eligible for the self-employed scheme you can now apply for this new grant,” he says.
Some B&B owners have lost tens of thousands of turnover as they are effectively losing all their income from March until at least early July, and the bookings aren’t yet coming in for later on in the season. “Even if they have been given a £10k grant, which was the lucky ones, that doesn’t last very long. Many people have suffered a lot,” he says.
We’ve been advising everyone on looking carefully through all the government financial help and applying for what they are eligible for but also advising people to cut back any costs they can at the moment. Some are getting mortgage holidays. Business rate holidays have been automatic, but B&Bs can also benefit from HMRC extended time to pay and VAT payment deferrals. Everything is worth pursuing,” he says.
There had been a shortage of practical information on how to reopen under COVID-19 until UKHospitality issued draft protocols in late May. As we go to press, these are expected to be endorsed by the government as ways in which B&Bs and guest houses can open.
The protocols will be the basis of each individual B&B and guest house doing its own risk assessment, much like those done for fire precautions, and then opening,” says David. “It is going to be difficult for the host and very different for the guest. They won’t get the same kind of service. But we are all going to have to get used to this until there is a complete vaccine and the whole thing is over.”
The association has been advising members during the lockdown to take the opportunity to do all those things that have needed doing but for which they haven’t had the time, he says. “This includes updating your website, putting in new and better photography, carrying out bits of maintenance and improvement, and of course sleeping in every guest bedroom (as only by doing that can you see all the quibbles and quirks that you need to fix). All these are just housekeeping things. Think through everything you have meant to do when you were too busy to do so with guests. This is the time to do it all and be busy for hopefully being busy again the moment you reopen,” he says.
Many B&Bs have asked if they are going to have to open at less than capacity to comply, says David. “There isn’t any advice to reduce your capacity as such. Some people have asked whether they should leave 72 hours between bookings, but the protocols don’t say you need to do so. They do say leave for 72 hours when the virus dies: in other words if you have an instance where a guest has had symptoms then you should leave 72 hours for that room.”
He stresses that it does not say you have to leave a gap between bookings. “It obviously expresses completely different cleaning regimes, but in theory you ought to be able to have normal occupancy but coping with things like check in and check out differently. Some may deliver pre-cooked breakfast to guests’ bedroom doors; deepening on the size of your breakfast room and number of bedrooms you might have staggered breakfast times, or you may have the room to socially distance.”
Owners will still have to operate differently in terms of not doing things like buffets, where people are touching food, he says. “You plate it up and service it individually to them – all those kinds of things. Changing the way you put out breakfast stuff, even things like salt and pepper cellars. There is a lot to rethink. What we didn’t want as a sector was for the government to give us detailed prescriptive rules of how you must do everything as that becomes unworkable. It has to be practical.
Kite mark programme
Visit Britain is talking about a kite-mark programme, he says. “A self-competed questionnaire B&Bs will fill in about how they are coping and making themselves COVID-19-safe then they will get a kit mark that shows they are complying.
That will be accompanied by spot checks to make sure people are doing what they claim they are. The purpose is to give consumer confidence.
“That is obviously going to be a massive issue: because the government has been so successful with its own message a lot of people are quite scared and a lot of local communities have been saying don’t come here, keep away. A massive amount of work is needed to deal with communication from the government and organisations like visit Britain as we reopen to encourage people to go out and stay.”
David says: “It was good to hear in Scotland on 25 May that the Scottish government minister went on tv and said Scots need to go on staycation this summer – ‘go and stay in Scotland’ – and we are going to need all that big campaign from the government, otherwise people won’t be able to take advantage of whatever summer they have left.
It’s all very well being open on 4 July, but if nobody comes then that’s not going to help. The government is going to need to undo their message on staying at home and reverse it and say go out on staycation in the UK and enjoy what the UK has to offer. There is a big job to do there. Hopefully they have put aside some money for that. Much is needed to be done by the government.”
He adds: “We are hoping there will be something of an Indian summer because of the season starting late. The government is talking about doing an October bank holiday and we are in favour of that – it would help extend the season with an extra week in October.”
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How to set up Parental Control on Google
Because more and more parents are asking the crucial question: “How to set up Parental Control on Google?”
We live in an age where digital devices are pervasive and children have unprecedented access to the Internet. Although this may offer advantages in terms of learning and social connection, parents are faced with the
challenge of protecting their children from age-inappropriate content and potential online threats.
That’s where Parental Control comes in.
As a Web Agency, we are here to provide a comprehensive guide to help you make the most of the Parental Control tools offered by Google, creating a safe and controlled online environment for your children.
In the following guide, we will explore step by step how to set up Parental Control on Google.
From creating a dedicated Google account for your child to using the Family Link app to configure control settings, secure search filters and online activity monitoring, we’ll provide you with the information you need to create a safe and controlled online environment for your children.
Read on to find out how you can set up Google Parental Control and give your children a safe and secure online experience.
What it is and why it is important to set up Parental Control
Parental control is a set of functions and tools designed to allow you to monitor and limit your children’s access to online content.
In an age when children and young people spend more and more time on digital devices and have unlimited access to the Internet, it has become crucial to protect them from the potential risks they may encounter online.
Parental Control offers a number of benefits and features to help you create a safe digital environment for your children.
One of the most important aspects is the possibility to block or filter inappropriate content. Through Parental Control, you can set restrictions on certain websites, apps or content that is not age- or family-appropriate.
This helps prevent children from being exposed to violent, pornographic or inappropriate content.
In addition to protection from unwanted content, Parental Control also allows you to manage the time children spend online.
You can set time limits for the use of digital devices, e.g. by setting time slots when access is permitted or limiting the maximum daily duration. This helps to balance screen use with other important activities such as studying, physical activity and time spent with family and friends.
Another crucial aspect of Parental Control is the possibility to filter search results. Search engines such as Google offer safe search options that limit results to content appropriate for children.
This prevents the display of websites or images that are unsuitable for their age or that might contain incorrect or dangerous information.
Finally, Parental Control allows you to monitor your children’s online activity.
Through specific apps or control panels, you can see which websites are visited, which apps are used and for how long.
This gives you a complete overview of your children’s online activity and allows you to intervene promptly in case of inappropriate behaviour or warning signs.
Create a safe and controlled digital environment for your children by following these simple steps to set up Parental Control on Google:
Step 1: Create a Google account for your child
Start by creating a dedicated Google account for your child. Go to Google and click on ‘Create Account’ to start the registration process. Make sure you provide accurate information on your child’s age, as this will determine Google’s recommended parental control settings.
Step 2: Download and configure Family Link
Family Link is an app provided by Google that allows you to manage parental control settings for your child. Download the Family Link app on your mobile device (available for Android and iOS) and follow the instructions to connect your child’s account to the app.
Step3: Customise Parental Control Settings
Once your child’s account is linked to the Family Link app, you can customise the Parental Control settings to suit your family’s needs.
You can set time limits for
device usage, manage allowed apps, block inappropriate content and much more. Explore the various options available and adapt the settings to your child’s needs and age.
Step 4: Filter Search Results
To ensure safe and age-appropriate browsing for your child, activate Google’s safe search filter. This option filters out inappropriate content from the search results and helps to protect your child from unsuitable content.
You can activate this function in the Parental Control settings of the Family Link app.
Step5: Monitor online activity
Use the Family Link app to monitor your child’s online activity. You will be able to see which apps he or she uses, the websites they visit and the time spent on each app or site.
This feature allows you to keep track of your child’s digital activities and identify any problems or inappropriate behaviour.
Step6: Set Time Limits
Setting time limits for the use of digital devices is crucial to ensure a healthy balance between online and other important activities.
Through the Family Link app, you can set specific times when your child’s device will be locked, e.g. during sleeping hours or schoolwork.
This helps to promote responsible use of digital devices.
By following these steps, you will be able to set up Parental Control on Google
and provide a safe and controlled digital environment for your children.
How to set up Parental Control on Google: Conclusions
In conclusion, setting up Parental Control on Google is an essential step to protect your children from potential risks online.
Through tools like Family Link offered by Google, you can set time limits, filter out inappropriate content and monitor your children’s online activity.
As a Web Agency, we recognise the importance of protecting children online and we are here to provide the support you need to properly set up Parental Control on Google. By following the guidance provided in this article, you can take full advantage of the tools offered by Google to create a safe digital environment for your children.
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For the first portion of the tour, we will drive through Madrid’s famous avenues, including the Gran Via and Castellana, to famous squares such as Plazas de Espana, Puerta del Sol and Puerta de Alcala. We will also visit Madrid’s historic quarters and famous parks, including Casa de Campo and Retiro, and of course a panorama visit to the main attractions including The Royal Palace and Prado Museum. Also, we can pass by the university, the Las Ventas bullring and the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, which is the home of the famous Real Madrid football team.
After our visit in Madrid we will begin our journey to Toledo. Our visit to Toledo normally includes the famous Cathedral (Church of St Tome – with its famous masterpiece by El Greco), the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca, the Museum of Victorio Macho, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, and other famous sites. You can choose to enter some of these monuments/museums if you wish (subject to access on the day of visit – very small admission fees may be needed in some of the sites).
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Whether you’re looking for a real-life casino or a casino online, a good casino experience is key. A good casino is licensed and secure, and it has a variety of casino games. Moreover, it should have SSL-encryption, customer support, and minimum bets.
Many online casinos offer generous sign-up bonuses for new users. These bonuses vary between casinos but often involve hefty deposit bonuses or free chips. To take advantage of these offers, all you have to do is create an account at the site and enter the sign-up offer code when asked. It is important to note that you are only allowed to open one account with any given casino, but you may open several accounts with different casinos to enjoy a range of sign-up bonuses and promotions.
Another bonus that is available to new players at an online casino is the chance to play a variety of games, including live games. Live casinos are similar to brick-and-mortar casinos, but are operated by real dealers. They offer casino sights and sounds, such as the sound of dice being thrown or a spinning wheel.
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The New Media Writing Prize (NMWP) 2022 Competition edition, is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates, so if you are interested apply now.
Through this Competition, the NMWP encourages and promotes the best in new-media writing and is leading the way toward the future of the written word and interactive storytelling.
For over five years now, the New Media Writing Prize (NMWP) has attracted entries from the very best and most innovative writers in the field.
About New Media Writing Prize (NMWP) Competition
NMWP celebrates innovative and fascinating stories and poetry that use a range of formats, platforms, and digital media to tell their stories. The price award is now in its 11th year.
Details of the New Media Writing Prize
- Type of Contest: Entrepreneurs
- Organization: New Media Writing Prize
- Gender: Men and Women
- Application Deadline: December 25, 2022
About New Media Writing Prize
The New Media Writing Prize (NMWP) demonstrates exciting and inventive stories and poetry that integrate a variety of formats, platforms, and digital media.
Benefits of the New Media Writing Prize (NMWP) Contest
- £1000 donated by UK/Chris Meade, where the winner may also be a student.
- Student Award: TBD
- Opening Up Award: £500
- Awards program for Digital Journalism up to £500 and a year’s FIPP membership
How to Apply for New Media Writing Prize (NMWP) 2022 Competition?
- Visit the Official webpage of the New Media Writing Prize at: https://newmediawritingprize.co.uk/ to apply
- Entries for any Prize should be submitted via the online form.
- Click the link below for FAQ: https://newmediawritingprize.co.uk/faqs/
Eligibility Criteria for New Media Writing Prize NMWP Contest Qualification
- The applicant must present good storytelling (fiction or non-fiction) written specifically for delivery and reading/viewing on any device such as an iPad or mobile phone.
- With a short story, novel, poem, narrative game, documentary, or transmedia work using words, images, film, or animation with audience interaction.
- Note that Interactivity is a key element of new-media storytelling.
- Must demonstrate Creativity such as words on a screen combined with images and video clips. Also, New media writing can be created using a variety of tools i.e. a word processor, DV camera, social networking tools, mobile phone/s, a scanner, and Augmented Reality software.
General Criteria for all the categories:
- Innovative use of new (digital) media/transmedia to create an engaging, satisfying fictional or non-fictional narrative, poem, or another story form.
- Easy to access for the reader/viewer.
- Must have Effective use of interactive elements.
- Have the potential to reach out to a wide audience (i.e. not just specialist interest groups).
Note: Entries in all categories must be in English.
Who Can Apply?
Anyone, whether you’re a student, a professional, an artist, a writer, a developer, a designer, or an enthusiast.
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What is Facebook dating lucky pick? I bet you don’t know. Facebook dating lucky pick is one of the newest features on the Facebook dating service platform. and in the course of this post, I will be detailing to you everything you need to know regarding the new feature on the block.
What Is Facebook Dating Lucky Pick
Facebook dating recently added three new features to its service and platform. And of these three new features, lucky picks is one of them. The newly added features were detailed recently via a Twitter thread from Alexandru Voica from Facebook communications.
All of the newly added features to the service are variations of similar features offered by competitors in the online dating industry. All of these newly added features are great and very interesting to make use of. If you are familiar with online dating platforms, however, you may be used to them.
How Facebook Dating Lucky Picks Feature Works
The way this new Facebook dating feature works is very simple and straightforward. The future allows users to consider other users who have opted in to Facebook dating who also do not fit into their typical preferences.
And according to the Twitter thread, should be able to help these persons who have opted into the Facebook dating service who do not have hard and fast preferences have an opportunity to keep their options on the platform open.
In layman’s terms, the Facebook dating lucky picks feature allows users to match with other people that are not in their selected preferences. Normally Facebook only matches you with potential dates that fit into your preferences.
This means that you will not be matched with people that do not fit into your preferred choice. But with this feature, that very Facebook dating policy can be overridden. It’s that simple, and that’s how it works.
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MDG ENDER 3 PRO / V2 PROJECT
Hello, we are MAKERS DEVELOPMENT GROUP and this is our upgrade project designed specifically for the Ender 3 PRO, Ender 3 V2 model 3D printers. For other Ender 3 models please see our compatibility matrix.
Why upgrade the Ender 3? What are the goals of this Project:
First, is to maximize the print reliability, print quality and print speed by upgrading the linear motion system on the X, Y and Z axis and eliminating issues associated with roller wheel wear and tensioning.
Second is to upgrade to dual-Z stepper motors.
Third to upgrade to a geared extruder.
And lastly to install a BIGTREETECH SKR MINI E3 V2.0 and provide a firmware configuration to maximize the MDG upgrades.
Simply put, we wanted to make one of the most popular consumer 3D printers even better.
PROJECT SPECIFICATION & PERFORMANCE:
The MDG linear rail upgrades utilize both 3D printed and professional CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum parts.
Below is an overview of each upgrade for converting your ENDER 3 into an MDG Edition.
DUAL X-AXIS LINEAR RAIL UPGRADE:
The MDG ENDER 3 DUAL X-Axis linear rail upgrade has the following key features:
CNC machined pockets for mounting and aligning the linear rails - machined pockets provide easy mounting and alignment of linear rails and are machined to HIWIN dimensional specifications.
Linear rail or roller wheel Z - The MDG linear rail plate allows for two (2) types of Z-axis linear motion including roller wheels and MGNH linear rails. Allowing the use of roller wheels on the Z-axis can allow for a step-by-step upgrade approach to spread the project costs over time.
Shoulder Screw For Belt Idler Pivot - standard screws are less then ideal for belt idler pivots. MDG kits feature precision ground shoulder screws and shims. This eliminates lateral translation of the idler bearings.
Tool Base and Extruder Mount System - MDG dual linear rail kits feature two (2) plates on the X-axis gantry. The lower plate called the "Tool Base" is mounted to the linear rails and secures the GT2 Belt. The second plate is the "Extruder / Hotend mount" or just the extruder mount for short. This system allow easy swapping / removal of the extruder without effecting belt tensioning or rail alignment.
Direct Drive Extruder Mounts - All MDG extruder mounts are direct drive with short, constrained filament paths. MDG mounts are available for the more popular extruders and hotends. If you don't see the combination of your choice please send us an email request. Released mounts for the Ender 3 include:
BONDTECH BMG Mirror / Slice Copperhead, Groove Mount
BONDTECH BMG Mirror / E3D V6
BONDTECH BMG Mirror / Micro-Swiss
E3D TITAN Mirror / Micro-Swiss
CREALITY / Micro-Swiss
5015 Centrifugal Blower Upgrade - all MDG direct drive mounts for the Ender 3 include a mounting location for a single 5015 centrifugal blower. This significantly improves print cooling over the small OEM fan. If you select the option to add a fan, MDG will include a high static pressure, high flow, 24V brushless motor 5015 Centrifugal Blower with ball bearings. This isn't you your average blower.
Universal Mounting for the ultimate 3D printing enthusiast - The MDG X-axis linear rail kits can be used on your custom printer design. The MDG X-AXIS DUAL LINEAR RAIL PLATE, 300 MM can be used on any custom Cartesian motion 3D printer build that uses 2040 aluminum extrusion uprights that have an outside-edge to outside-edge dimension of 330mm.
DUAL Y-Axis Linear Rail Upgrade with Solid Bed Spacers
The MDG DUAL-Y LINEAR RAIL KIT, ENDER 3 mounts dual linear rail to the Y-axis on ENDER 3 PRO / ENDER 3 V2 3D printers. This upgrade features two (2) 350 mm MGNR12 style linear rails with two (2) H style linear rail carriages and the MDG DUAL-Y linear rail mount set.
The MDG DUAL-Y LINEAR RAIL KIT, ENDER 3 has the following key features:
CNC Machined rail mounts - far superior to printed mounts. Significantly stiffer and don't soften or creep with temperature. Perfect for printing in an enclosure.
Even Weight Distribution - use of dual liner rails on the Y-axis allow for evenly distributed weight on each linear rail. This lends to reduced rail wear as there is no cantilevered load trying to "twist" the rail carriage.
Easy Installation - the kit can be installed without removing tension from the Y-axis drive belt or detaching the belt from the bed sled.
12MM Linear rails - overkill for an Ender 3? Sure, but why not?
DUAL Z-Axis Linear Rail Upgrade
The MDG DUAL-Z LINEAR RAIL KIT, ENDER 3 mounts dual linear rails on the Z-axis and features an upper and lower alignment block to ensure the rails are properly spaced and parallel. This upgrade is compatible with 3rd party dual Z stepper motor kits. If upgrading to a dual Z stepper motor go here for the kit tested and recommended by MDG.
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I can’t even believe it’s Friday again already! Did this week just fly right by for anyone else? I hope no matter how quickly it passed, you had a great week.
Ours was fairly uneventful around here – to be honest, I’m still not quite feeling 100% yet after having what’s felt like the longest (and most annoying) cold ever. I’ve been trying to give myself permission to slow down a again this week and give my body some time to rest and recharge, but with so much to do around here (ie. so much to paint), I’m not going to lie, it hasn’t been easy to talk myself out of feeling like I should be tackling all the things. I did just start a fantastic new book that I don’t ever want to put down, so that’s been a great distraction at least! 😉
I’m sure it’s no surprise that I just couldn’t resist getting at least one room painted this week – of course, it just so happens to be one of the biggest in our house, and by the time I’d made my way through those 10+ hours of painting, I was so exhausted I crawled straight into bed … and then spent the rest of my week recovering from it. It was worth it though to get rid of the navy blue and gray walls – it’s really helped to make this temporary bedroom space feel so much warmer.
Now, here’s hoping that I’ll kick the last of this nagging cough to the curb this weekend so that I can head into next weekend feeling more like myself again.
Do you have any exciting plans for the weekend ahead? We’ve got a few little jobs to tackle around the house tomorrow morning and then we’ll be celebrating our niece’s birthday through the afternoon. I really love that we live so close to our families so that we can share all of these special moments – both big and small. Sunday, I think the plan is to get started on reworking the the layout of our primary bedroom and bathroom. We’ve got some BIG plans for these spaces and it’s going to be a long process to shift around all of that plumbing, electrical and of course, frame and drywall the new spaces, so I’m excited to finally get that ball rolling. I’ll try to share a look at it all in my Instagram stories for you along the way.
On the blog this week…
My favourite reads from the week…
With the weather growing cooler, I’ve been craving some extra time in the kitchen. I’ve been collecting all sorts of cozy Fall recipes (planning to share some of my favourites here on the blog next week) – these apple cider cinnamon rolls just made their way to the top of my Fall baking list!
2023 paint colour trend predictions – I’m here for it all.
Loving following along with this Tudor house renovation! Pulling SO much inspiration from it all!
Saving these thoughtful gift ideas for neighbours for this upcoming holiday season.
Is brown making a comeback? This is definitely giving me something to think about for the study.
Some great advice about what to look for when shopping for a new sofa.
Here’s the Instagram account I just can’t get enough of this week.
Finally, here’s the book I’ve been curling up with this week (SO good!).
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3 Common Business Valuation Methods
There are many reasons to obtain a business valuation and have it kept up-to-date periodically.
You may need to:
sell the business now or in the future
obtain debt or equity financing for expansion
buy-out a shareholder or spouse
determine the value for estate planning
Regardless of the reason, and there can be many others how much your business is worth depends on various factors, from the company’s tangible and intangible asset base (including goodwill) and the company’s ability to generate consistent cash flow in both good and bad economic times. And of course the level of activity in the market place which is dictated by the general state of the economy.
Get It Done Right!
I read this quote once and its so true “I do not believe that business owners should do their own business valuation. This is too much like asking a mother how talented her child is”.
Neither the mother nor the business owner has the necessary distance or the objectivity.
To ensure that you set and receive the fairest price when you're selling or financing a transaction, get a business valuation done by a professional Business Valuator.
A Business Valuator will use a variety of business valuation methods to determine a fair price for your business, here are 3 common methods (simplified):
1. Asset Based Method
Calculates the value of all tangible and intangible assets held by the business. This approach ignores the future earning potential of the company. Thus, a pure asset-based valuation model is often used for companies that are bankrupt or looking to liquidate.
For companies that are a going concern businesses this approach is only appropriate where no commercial goodwill exists such as doctor, hairstylist or an investment holding company. A liquidation asset-based approach determines the net cash that would be received if all assets were sold and liabilities paid off and taxes paid.
2. Earnings Based Method
Earnings based methods are predicated on the idea that a business's true value lies in its ability to generate cash flow. There are several variations such as capitalized earnings approach, capitalized cash flow approach and discounted cash flow approach.
These methods seek to arrive at a business value by applying a multiple or capitalization rate to normalized earnings, i.e., earnings adjusted to subtract owner’s compensation and related expenses. The capitalization rate can vary substantially, depending upon the industry, economy, and the outlook for the business and its risk factors.
3. Market Based Method
Compares the business to recent sales of similar comparable companies.
Although the Earning Value Approach is the most popular business valuation method, for most businesses, some combination of business valuation methods will be the fairest way to set a selling price.
If you would like to discuss an early valuation or strategies to maximize your business value, please give us a call or send us an e-mail. The initial consultation is always free!
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By Eric Liswaniso, Programs Manager – Malaria Partners Zambia
Malaria Partners Zambia through the Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia project has successfully completed the retraining exercise for community health workers (CHWs) who were trained in 2021 in Muchinga province. The retraining was necessary to ensure that the CHWs are up-to-date on the latest malaria prevention and treatment methods.
The trainings which commenced in May this year were conducted over two weeks intervals. Rotarian volunteers provided administrative support and encouragement to the CHWs.
The retraining was a success, and the CHWs are now better equipped to provide malaria prevention and treatment services to their communities. Following the successful retraining exercise, the project has also trained replacements for all CHWs who have dropped out across all 4 districts its supporting in Muchinga province. The most common cause of dropouts in Muchinga has been death and in some instances relocation and employment.
The retraining of the CHWs is a major milestone for the Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia project. It ensures that the project is on track to achieve its goal of significantly reducing the malaria burden in the 10 districts of intervention in Zambia.
Rotarians Support Malaria Elimination
Rotarians have been instrumental in the success of the Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia project since its inception in 2021. They have provided tremendous administrative support and encouragement to the CHWs. More Rotary and Rotaract clubs are now considering undertaking malaria elimination projects following the successful small grant award to the Rotaract Club of Lusaka’s RotarACTION project.
The support of Rotarians is essential to the success of the Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia project. It is a testament to the commitment of Rotarians to fighting malaria and making a difference in the lives of people in Zambia.
About the Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia Project
The Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia project is a $6 million project that is funded by Rotary International, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and World Vision US. The project is co-implemented by Malaria Partners Zambia and World Vision Zambia.
The project trained and deployed 2500 CHWs in Muchinga and Central provinces. The CHWs have been trained to provide malaria prevention and treatment services to their communities. The project is contributing to strengthening the national malaria elimination program.
The Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia project is a major step forward in the fight against malaria in Zambia. The project is saving thousands of lives and improving the health of millions of people.
On September 8th, 2023, the Rotary International President Gordon McInally announced that Rotary and its partners World Vision and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be implementing the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge which will build on the successes of the Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia project and scale that work to 3 other countries.
Malaria Partners West Africa has been engaging with PATH and The Gambia’s Ministry of Health and National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) to design a new initiative aimed at strengthening community case-based surveillance for malaria in the North Bank Regions of The Gambia.
By Peter Mubanga Ng’andu – Rotaract Club of Lusaka
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I was lucky enough to get a media pass to the 2015 San Mateo Maker Faire this year! I went on my own, which the kid shave not quite forgiven me for yet, so I will try to find a way to bring them next year. They were somewhat placated by some clay one of the exhibitors gave me along with instructions on how to make a small dragon – that will be getting its own post, probably next week. Today I’m sharing some other highlights of Maker Faire 2015!
Highlights of Maker Faire 2015 – San Mateo
Maker Faire is a worldwide phenomenon – there are full-scale and mini events held around the globe. The first Maker Faire was held in San Mateo, so we are pretty lucky to be able to attend it!
You can find something for everyone at Maker Faire! From unusual art to crafts, technology, and even a clothing swap! I have noticed that large art featuring lights and fire is quite popular.
This OpenROV underwater robot was really cool! It definitely reminded me of stingrays.
Maker Faire is a geek’s dream, and there were plenty of references to popular culture. There were several different R2-D2 robots:
A Dr. Who Dalek robot built by a group of local high school students:
I didn’t see this car up close, but it looks inspired by Dr. Seuss, to me. There are also plenty of pretty looking cars, and I saw one that looked like a gigantic rhinoceros.
There are plenty of 3D printers being showcased. Attending Maker Faire last year got Emma really interested in 3D printing, and she has been campaigning for us to get one ever since. They are out of our current budget, but I know she would adore the Dremel 3D printer (affiliate link) that was used to make this Ferris wheel:
Maker Faire has all sorts of independent artists showing their wares. This colorful mosaic caught my eye:
These people are 3D printed scans of actual people made by The Great Fredini.
Large companies like HP are right next to tables of independent inventors. Mira (shown below) is “a curious social robot” created by Alonso Martinez, Aaron Nathan, and Vijay Sundaram. They were showing up their robot’s adorable ability to play peek-a-boo. I hope they eventually make a website, blog, or YouTube channel to showcase their idea.
Maker Faire has a strong education focus. Several of the booths – especially those from large companies like Microsoft and Intel – have projects set up that are just for kids. Maker Faire is also a wonderful place for kids to meet other kids who are creating incredible projects, and the faire has a special section just for Young Makers. I found this cool build a 3D cell project from Galaxy Goo; they also have a simpler version for younger kids.
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Every month I set a few reachable goals as a way to staying motivated and focusing on what I want to accomplish. Here are my monthly goals for March 2023.
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Those missing 2-3 days in February really make this month fly by, so I kept February goals simple.
I did manage to work on my current quilt. I finished sewing all of those little triangles into squares, and I started sewing the squares together to make rows.
My oldest child turned 17, and we had fun celebrating her birthday. I made this Black Forest Cake, but substituted gluten free flour. I would normally use Cup 4 Cup flour, but we were out, so I used half rice flour and half almond flour. That worked really well!
I wrote up our 3 Days in North Wales itinerary, which included visiting four castles. Wales has more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the world! If you ever get a chance to visit this part of the world, I highly recommend it. It’s gorgeous! I also wrote about our 11th grade homeschool picks, and a cute bookmark craft. I included links to a bunch of cute ideas from blog friends in the bookmark craft, because there are so many clever ideas!
I didn’t get the math stuff started, and the sister I was going to work on it with has a concussion after getting rear ended. So I think we may have to table that project for this year.
My Monthly Goals for March
March started off with the very exciting milestone of my oldest child getting their driver’s license! The DMV was as inefficient as ever, so it took hours, but she passed on her first try and is so excited to have this added freedom.
March is super busy with activities in our house this year, so I’ll stick with some very simple goals. Peace is my 2023 word of the year, and I think simplifying life where I can is how I’m most likely to find some peace in my life!
- Keep working on my quilt. I’m hoping to get squares done, but I should at least be able to finish rows. This quilt has more tiny pieces than anything I have ever sewn.
- Keep blogging. Life always comes first for me, but this is a joyful space that I enjoy.
- Keep playing guitar. I’ve actually been writing a bunch of songs, and I’d like to get some of those recorded at some point. Probably not this month, though.
What are you hoping to get done this month? Is there anything you are looking forward to?
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I'm Sharon Wenger, and welcome to Maple Avenue Music: in-home music studio and preschool classroom. While I have degrees in both Educational Ministries & Bible, as well as a Minor in Music, I've taught in many different settings! My career started as an urban youth worker, then a music instructor, and finally a preschool teacher. But honestly, I've learned the most about children by becoming a mom!
From 2003-2016, my studio simply provided private piano instruction. But then the Christian preschool where I taught closed, leaving no pre-k program for my class of 3 year-olds. After much prayer, God opened the doors for me to offer a pre-k program here through my studio starting in 2017. Surprisingly, this program took off! Word spread and the class grew, and since then I've taught dozens of children through Preschool PALS. It's been amazing to see these programs change and grow!
Piano instruction is still offered in the evening as my schedule allows for children in grade 2 and above. Because my studio is small by design, students won't be overlooked in a large class or assigned to another teacher. Our relationship will grow over time, allowing me to discern each child's learning style. I'm also happy to make referrals to more advanced instructors when necessary.
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- Reese’s has signed a dozen collegiate football players with the last name Reese to name, image and likeness (NIL) deals as part of a program tied to its fictional university, a press release announced.
- Athlete ambassadors for the Hershey brand receive a gold chain and pendant, tailored blazer in Reese’s signature orange hue, custom cufflinks — or “cup-links,” per the brand’s parlance — and a mini-fridge designed to fit into lockers and store confections for game day.
- The NIL tie-ups promote a limited-edition product carrying football-shaped versions of the candy. Reese’s is taking an unusual approach to NIL marketing that has become more common since restrictions on working with college athletes loosened last year.
Reese’s is enacting a full-tilt NIL blitz to build an association between its brand and college football. Rather than selecting a single star athlete to partner with, the candy marketer has picked 12, with the only common theme uniting them being the last name Reese.
The gimmicky approach is another indication that marketers have room to experiment when it comes to NIL ambassador programs that involve up-and-coming talent versus established names that might be controlling of their image. NIL changes could also attract categories not typically associated with college sports but that want to test the waters of consumer interest (while candy isn’t unheard of at tailgates, it probably isn’t as common as burgers or beer).
NIL restrictions around the NCAA were loosened last year, opening the floodgates to marketers along with uncertain terrain. Greener student-level athletes sometimes don’t have the structure associated with their professional counterparts, such as agents to broker sponsorship deals, for instance.
The new Team Reese line-up features players across regions, positions and seniority levels, from the University of Florida to Duke. The candy company is linking the sports push to Reese’s University, a fictional establishment with a Fighting Cuppies mascot inspired by its peanut butter cups that launched late last year.
Reese’s University, ostensibly based in Round Ridge, PA, has its own lore, including a 1923 founding date and faux-Latin "Peanutum en Chocolux” motto. While the concept is heavily content-driven, the school’s website also features an e-commerce shop for purchasing gear one would expect from a university store, like water bottles, sweats and sporting equipment. Enrolling involves sharing personal information like an email, while members receive access to Reese’s product news as well as messages from The Hershey Company and its affiliates.
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Nursing homes provide an invaluable service both to many elderly individuals who need long-term care and to their families. Unfortunately, because of staffing shortages and other issues, residents in nursing homes do not always receive the care they need and deserve. A lack of adequate care often stems from a misdiagnosis of a medical condition.
The urinary tract includes the bladder, kidneys, urethra and ureters. While anyone can develop a urinary tract infection, UTIs are more common in nursing home residents with incontinence, dementia or mobility difficulties. After all, these elderly individuals are often unable to prevent bacteria from entering their urinary tracts.
While UTIs are often treatable with antibiotics, they can also cause serious harm to elderly nursing home residents. Consequently, it is critical for nursing home professionals to monitor residents for signs of infection. If a resident has any of the following symptoms, he or she may have a UTI:
- Cloudy, dark, bloody or foul-smelling urine
- Pain or burning during urination
- Frequent urination
- Pain in the lower abdomen
- Fever, sweats or chills
Because of age and poor health, nursing home residents may be more susceptible to developing UTIs. Diabetes, kidney stones, catheter usage, enlarged prostates and surgical scars may also increase UTI risk.
Even if a nursing home resident has an increased risk of developing a UTI, nurses at the facility should not rush to judgment. Regrettably, though, for elderly individuals, UTI misdiagnosis is alarmingly common.
A UTI misdiagnosis may injure a nursing home resident in a couple ways. First, he or she may take antibiotics needlessly, potentially causing antibiotic resistance that may make treating future infections more difficult. Misdiagnosis of a UTI also may dissuade nursing home staff from finding the real problem.
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If you are facing an upcoming surgery, more than likely you are a bit nervous about it. You want everything to go smoothly. You don’t want to face unexpected complications. You might not like the idea that you have to spend a few days in the hospital as you recover, but you likely aren’t thinking about what will happen if you acquire an infection while you are there.
Unfortunately, patients facing an upcoming hospital stay should be concerned about contracting an infection while they are there. According to the Center for Disease Control, about 1.7 million people a year acquire an infection during a hospital stay and 99,000 of those patients die from a hospital-acquired infection.
Common hospital-acquired infections
Some of the most common hospital-acquired infections include:
- Urinary tract infections
- Surgical site infections
- Blood stream infections
- Staph infections, including methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which is resistant to antibiotics
If you had a recent hospital stay and got an infection within 48 hours of that stay, it’s likely you have a hospital-acquired infection.
Hospital-acquired infections and medical malpractice
You may have a medical malpractice claim if a hospital-acquired infection worsened your health or if you lost a loved one to a preventable hospital-acquired infection. You will have to prove the hospital’s negligence led to you or your loved one contracting a serious infection that affected your health.
Some examples of negligent care that can lead to hospital-acquired infection include:
- A doctor or health care worker not properly washing their hands before examining you or treating you
- Hospital staff failing to properly disinfect a room or hospital bed or sheets before your stay
- Healthcare workers ignoring signs of an infection
- Poor communication between healthcare workers about your treatment and infection risks
If you think negligence led to you suffering more health problems because of a hospital-acquired infection, you need to consult an attorney. You can recover damages through a medical malpractice lawsuit. The compensation you receive can pay for the medical bills you racked up to treat your infection and help you hold your medical providers accountable for your care. | <urn:uuid:c9e012c0-8824-4349-9422-308bae7ede9f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.marzella-law.com/blog/2021/04/what-every-patient-should-know-about-hospital-acquired-infections/ | 2023-10-04T19:11:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.939105 | 462 |
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Gua sha massage tools are increasingly popular in the international market. Born from China as a medical treatment, gua sha can can offer an immediate feeling of relief. You will fall in love with this kind of treatment.
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A psychologist at Boston Children’s Hospital claimed many kids know their gender ‘seemingly from the womb’
While most children who present in Boston Children’s Hospital’s gender clinic know their gender “usually around the age of puberty,”In a video that was uploaded in August by Harvard-affiliated medical center, Kerry McGregor describes how many people are unaware they were born to the wrong body. It was again aired this week and has drawn more attention to the scandal-plagued hospital.
“A good portion of children do know as early as seemingly from the womb and they will usually express their gender identity as very young children, some as soon as they can talk,”McGregor comments in the video that they see children starting at age 5. “ages two and three up to the age of nine”How to instruct parents “just be supportive”They are reputed to be able to “gender-diverse” children by “giving them the space and support to explore their gender.”
While Boston Children’s is not the only hospital to offer gender transition services from counseling to surgery to kids – as of August, some 13 US hospitals perform gender transition surgeries on minors – the Harvard-affiliated facility attracted unwanted attention in August after it was called out by conservatives for its videos advertising those services. Blaming the other “right-wing misinformation campaign” for what it claimed was an avalanche of death threats and bomb scares, the clinic attempted to memory-hole evidence it provided such procedures to children, deleting dozens of videos – including the “babies know they’re trans” clip – from its YouTube account
However, while Boston Children’s now claims to only perform the procedures on patients over 18 years of age, 65 of the 204 gender-affirmation surgeries performed by its Center for Gender Surgery from January 2017 to August 2020 were done on patients under 18, according to a peer-reviewed study published earlier this year in the Journal on Clinical Medicine. According to the paper, Harvard is described as “the first pediatric center in the United States to offer gender-affirming chest surgeries for individuals over 15-years-old and genital surgeries for those over 17 years of age.” | <urn:uuid:7f49f994-8b02-4935-9953-812f8a058513> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.massnews.com/babies-know-theyre-trans-once-born-harvard-affiliated-hospital/ | 2023-10-04T19:58:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.97803 | 480 |
We recognize that in the world today, that milk may be derived from many sources. Cow milk (and in some locations goat milk) are by far the most common. However, across the globe popular sources of milk may include: almond milk, oat milk, and soy milk. Regardless of the source, milk must be transported from an agricultural origin (farm, orchard, or plantation) to the consumer quickly and safely to preserve freshness. Here we are going to focus on the dairy milk supply chain and the challenges of transporting this essential food product.
Regulating the Dairy Milk Supply Chain
The milk supply chain consists of milk production, milk transport, processing, packaging, distribution, and storage. Milk has a relatively short shelf life in its raw form. Midwest Dairy reported that most milk is marketed and consumed within a 100 miles of the farm where it was produced. The milk travels from farm to shelf in as little as 48 hours.
The milk supply chain, including temperature monitoring, is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A). Key regulations include the US Pasteurized Milk Ordinance which was passed in 1987. This regulation banned the interstate sale or distribution of raw milk and required that all milk sold across state lines must be pasteurized. The FDA with the Food Safety and Modernization Act of 2010 (FSMA) proposed strict regulations concerning sanitation in dairy transportation. In 2016, the FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule was ratified and included a number of safeguards in dairy logistics including temperature control and sanitation of vehicles.
A few examples of the regulatory requirements for cold chain logistics for dairy products include:
- Refrigerated / insulated trucks, tanker trailers, or containers
- Tracking of product and carrier data through the use of bar codes and GPS
- Temperature data logging of product history
- Recordkeeping and documentation of cold chain procedures
Errors can be costly and those responsible are often held accountable. Consumers of milk are often infants and children.
The Importance of Temperature Control & Sanitation for Milk Transport Quality
The milk supply chain requires strict temperature controls and cold chain logistics. The added logistical complexity of maintaining cold temperatures is required to prevent spoilage of the product during transit.
The most critical portion of the milk supply chain is the transport of raw milk from the farm to the processing plant. Raw milk may contain many different types of bacteria (including Clostridiales, Streptococcus, and Staphylococcus strains). Without cold temperature controls the concentration of these microbes will increase to potentially dangerous levels. Research conducted by Clemson University concluded that the optimal temperature control should be below 40 degrees. Pasteurization kills these microbes, but cold temperatures are still required to preserve product quality.
Frequent sanitation of containers for milk transport and maintaining cold temperatures during transportation and storage means that the milk will maintain quality and safety for the consumer. Of course, the faster the milk is transported, especially raw milk, the better!
Milk Transport Solution for Large Quantities- Food Grade Tanker Trailers
Milk transportation and dairy logistics companies meet the challenges of milk transport with the use of food grade tankers modified to maintain consistently cold temperatures. Food grade tankers offer the combination of temperature stabilizing equipment, and stainless steel interiors which are easy to clean and sterilize.
Recent model year food tankers transport larger volumes of milk and reduce the number of trips the milk transporter has to make in order to move quantities of milk from the farm to processing. The size of milk tankers varies from state to state, as weight limits allow. According to Mark Stephenson at Cornell University, twenty-six states have an 80,000 gross vehicle weight (GVW) for milk tankers, nineteen states have a GVW of 105,000 pounds or more, while Michigan tips the scales with 115,000 GVW. Milk transport equipment can range from double axle vehicles to tractor-trailers. Stephenson also notes that 80 percent of current milk trucks are tractor-trailers that move 6,000 – 8,000 gallons of milk, while the remaining 20 percent is hauled by tank chassis which carry approximately 5,500 gallons of product.
Food Grade Tanker Trailers by Matlack Leasing, LLC
Meeting milk quality expectations during transport- from when it leaves the farm to when it is received for processing or retail distribution, can be satisfied by DOT 407 food grade tankers. These tanker trailers are manufactured with stainless steel construction to withstand sterilization processes and may be modified for temperature regulation to safely transport dairy products.
At Matlack Leasing, we carry the highest quality tank trailers and we currently have food grade DOT 407 tankers available to transport up to 7,000 gallons with each payload. Speak with one of our expert team members at Matlack Leasing, LLC at 1-800-MATLACK to inquire about availability of food grade tankers for consumable liquids.
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If your refugee claim was rejected at the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, you may be able to appeal the decision to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD). As a refugee claimant in Canada, you are under a conditional removal order. Therefore, if your refugee claim is rejected and you decide not to pursue any appeal or review options, the removal order will come into effect and you must leave Canada immediately. So if you feel like the Refugee Protection Division made a mistake in its decision, then an appeal to the RAD is your best option to remain in Canada.
Important Information about the Refugee Appeal Process
The Refugee Appeal Division allows refugee claimants to get their refugee decision reviewed by a higher tribunal. The RAD is separate and independent from the RPD. When filing your refugee appeal, claimants must show that the RPD made mistakes in its decision about the law, the facts, or both. The RAD can either confirm or change the RPD decision or send the case back to the RPD for redetermination. The RAD can also include instructions or directions for the RPD to consider when it sends the case back for redetermination.
Who Can File a Refugee Appeal?
The RAD has specific restrictions about who can file an appeal. You cannot appeal to the RAD if you are a designated foreign national, your refugee protection claim was withdrawn or abandoned, or the RPD found that your claim has no credible basis or is manifestly unfounded. In addition, you cannot appeal an application made by the Minister to end or vacate your refugee protection/status. Refugee claimants subject to an order of surrender under the Extradition Act are also excluded from appealing to the RAD. In those cases, you may be able to apply for judicial review of the decision at the Federal Court of Canada.
Filing a Refugee Appeal
If you are eligible to file an appeal and decide to appeal to the RAD, you are considered the appellant. If the Government of Canada decides to get involved in your appeal, the Minister is the intervener. There are two steps to appealing your decision to the Refugee Appeal Division–1) filing your notice of appeal and 2) submitting an appellant’s record. The refugee claimant has to first file a notice of appeal to the RAD within 15 days of receiving the written reasons from the RPD. After submitting your notice to appeal, you must submit your appellant’s record no later than 45 days after you received the written reasons. The appellant’s record is a collection of documents that gives the RAD background on your case and outlines what you would like to be reviewed.
The appellants record consists of:
- The RPD’s written decision;
- An official transcript of the RPD hearing;
- Documentary evidence relied on, as well as any evidence the RPD refused to accept;
- A written statement if you are submitting new evidence that was not available or did not exist at the time of your hearing, as well as whether you are asking for an oral hearing to be held and any accommodations you may need;
- Case law that supports your appeal;
- A memorandum detailing the specific mistakes made by the RPD that you want the RAD to review, as well as where to find those mistakes in the written reasons or transcript, and the decision you want the RAD to make. If necessary, you can also include the reasons for requesting an oral hearing or allowing new evidence.
As stated above, the Minister can oppose your appeal. In that case, you will receive a notice of intervention as well as any documentation the Minister is relying on. The Minister may also provide an intervention record similar to your appellant’s record. The Minister can provide its documents any time before the RAD makes a decision on your appeal. However, you have the right to reply to the Minister’s documents and include any documentary evidence that supports your reply, as well as case law and your memorandum detailing your submissions. You will have 15 days to submit your reply to the Minister and the RAD.
RAD Decision Process
Your appeal will be decided by an RAD member. The RAD generally proceeds without a hearing and makes a decision solely based on the documents submitted by the appellant and in some cases, the Minister. This includes the previous RPD decision, transcript of the hearing, documentary evidence, and submissions from the parties.
The RAD will only hold a hearing if the new evidence provided either raises serious issues about credibility, is central to the RPD decision, and would provide a good reason to allow or reject your refugee claim. If the RAD has decided to hold a hearing, you will be sent a notice to appear and will be informed about the issues the RAD will be considering. | <urn:uuid:dccbdbe2-3020-4660-98c7-8c54ae0596ed> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.matthewjeffery.com/refugee/what-to-do-if-your-refugee-claim-is-rejected/ | 2023-10-04T21:14:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.961083 | 963 |
Positional definition in basketball has become far blurrier as time has evolved. The standard positions of the point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and center have never been in more flux - after all, what separates Caron Butler from being a three or a two? What separates Jason Terry from being a one or a two? Or Pau Gasol a four or a five?
As players evolve, so does the game. The traditional NBA lineup has become less reliant on the standard "1-5" positions and more on the best five players that adapt and fit in with a head coach's system, whether it's geared toward the offense or defense.
Thus, the difference from being a starter, role player, six man or backup has been harder to define. But not all of this is new or revolutionary - coaches have long picked and prodded their roster to fill out the depth chart with their guys, their players to carry out the vision of the coach. This is why DeShawn Stevenson can sit on the bench in Washington but start in the NBA Finals in Dallas. It's also why a player who can't register over six feet tall in high tops can swing an NBA championship.
J.J. Barea maddens a fan base due to his own heroic feats. Despite being, basically, a back-up point guard, Barea has constantly fought off detractors in DFW as if he were an incumbent starter.
Barea's play this season wasn't anything spectacular from a statistical standpoint. A 14.6 PER during the regular season and a 16.8 in the playoffs. Despite all the highs and the lows, Barea's output wasn't anything more (or less) than an average NBA player (an average NBA player is meant to garner a 15 PER).
But that's why context matters. Barea's play from a casual observer might not have been anything noticeable, but he provided Dallas with three things from a single player that no one else on the team could: an ability to spread the floor, penetrate and facilitate a rather unique Dallas offense.
Even with those skills, however, Barea wasn't always successful. His erratic shooting and physical limitations turned him into a streaky player - just as capable of dropping 20 points as he is shooting 20 percent.
Which showed in the playoffs. Barea barely registered any meaningful production against Portland, due to the Trail Blazers size in the backcourt. Barea shined against Los Angeles thanks to LA's lack of competent point guards, especially off the bench. With Oklahoma City, Barea went back and forth, with two strong games to start the series, two duds then redeeming himself a bit in Game 5.
The most alarming show of Barea's streaky tendencies was in the Finals. Barea was 3-for-15 and looked overmatched in Games 1 and 2. Coming off the bench against his much more athletic counterpart Mario Chalmers, Barea's skills were cut off by the Heat's lanky defense, swallowing up his drives to the rim. So, naturally, Rick Carlisle inserted Barea into the starting lineup, even with starter DeShawn Stevenson 5-of-8 from three in the first two games.
Once again, this was a move that needed context and was all about match ups. Stevenson's scoring is a bonus - his role on the team is to be a perimeter defender. With Dwyane Wade's continued brilliance, the need for that defense was losing its focus. Stevenson, for all his good efforts, is a ball stopper on offense. When the ball is swung to him, the offense stalls as Stevenson thinks about launching a three or not making a quick enough decision to pass.
With Barea, Carlisle felt the first-team offense needed the extra spacing and ball movement created with Barea in the lineup. It wouldn't hurt that it also forced Erik Spoelstra's hand when dealing with the putrid starting Mike Bibby.
The rest is history. Barea's play skyrocketed after being put into the lineup, Stevenson somehow managed to keep shooting well off the bench and the Mavericks won the title. One of the Maverick's biggest scapegoats was turned into a hero, thanks to a coach's understanding of how to best max our Barea's efficiencies and keep the inefficiencies down.
But one last note before this wraps up. Barea is a back up point guard, this much everyone can agree on. Here's Barea's competition when it comes to the back-up point guards (the number is their PER):
ATL - Jeff Teague, 14.6. Kirk Hinrich, 9.8
BOS - Nate Robinson, 10.2, Delonte West 12.3, Arroyo, 9.9
CHAR - Shaun Livingston, 14.3
CHI - C.J. Watson, 12.8
CLE - Ramon Sessions, 19
DEN - Raymond Felton, 14.7
GS - Acie Law, 11.3
HOU - Brooks. Dragic, 13.2
IND - A.J. Price, 10.7, T.J. Ford 9.9
LAC - Eric Beldsoe, 10.8
LAL - Steve Blake, 7.5
MEM - Greivis Vasquez, 9.6
MIA - Mario Chalmers, 10.3
MIL - Earl Boykins 17.6
MINN - Sebastian Telfair, 7.1, Johhny Flynn 10.5
NJN - Jordan Farmar, 14.1
NO - Jarrett Jack, 14.6
NY - Tony Douglas 15.2
OKC -Eric Maynor
ORL - Gilbert Arenas, 10.8
PHIL - Lou Williams, 18.9
PHX -Goran Dragic, Aaron Brooks, both 13.2
POR - Patrick Mills, 13, Brandon Roy, 13.9
SAC - Pooh Jeter, 11.1, Beno Udrich, 17.7
SAS - George Hill, 14.6
TOR - Jarred Bayless, 14.2, Leandro Barbosa, 15.4,
UTA - Earl Watson, 10.2
WAS - Holy crap their roster from last year was a mess, just trust me that whoever it was that played back-up point guard was bad. Bad, bad, bad.
Barea's PER, as mentioned earlier, was 14.6 in the regular season, 16.8 in the playoffs. I understand PER isn't the be all, end all when it comes to defining an NBA player through statistics, but it's a nice barometer for this little test.
As you can tell, only a handful of players exceeded Barea - Felton, Boykins, Douglas, Williams, Udrich and Barbosa. But two of those players (Felton, Udrich) were practically starters. Some were their team's Jason Terry, who closed games (Williams, Barbosa) and Douglas benefited from New York's up tempo system and Chauncey Billups going down with injury. Boykins truly shined off the bench and funny enough, is the same stature as Barea.
My point being here is this: Barea has his down moments and certainly isn't a perfect player. But back-up point guards aren't supposed to be perfect. Imagine how much the Lakers would have liked Barea off their bench? Or Memphis? The Celtics? Chicago would have loved to relieve Derrick Rose with Barea. Heck, even the Heat?
Some team might overpay Barea for his worth based on the last Finals games. And the Mavericks would be right to not pursue that. But that doesn't mean that Dallas, without Barea, is a much better team for it. Back-up point guard might not be the most glamorous position in the NBA. But Barea mastered it. | <urn:uuid:60bf7fb3-927b-4c1f-bd2d-1e03cf2fb623> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2011/8/31/2395905/j-j-barea-and-misconceptions | 2023-10-04T19:08:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.967132 | 1,638 |
For Immediate Release
November 24th, 2015
Doing Our Part: Mayor Crombie Responds to Federal Government’s Syria Refugee Plan
The following is a statement by Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie following the federal government’s announced plans to settle 25,000 Syrian refugees:
“I applaud the federal government for taking responsible steps forward to help rescue 25,000 Syrian refugees. Let me reiterate the words of Immigration Minister John McCallum – we need to do this right.
“This undertaking is unprecedented and we are committed to working with the Trudeau and Wynne governments to achieve their targets of settling 25,000 new refugees – 10,000 of which will be in Ontario – and to ensure the safe arrival and integration of refugee families into their new home communities.
“Mississauga has always been welcoming to refugees and our doors are always open. As a community, we have wasted little time doing our part to help with the Syrian refugee crisis. Specifically, let me single out a number of important action items we have undertaken.
“On September 17, my office organized a Syrian Community Summit which brought together community, faith, and business leaders all committed to addressing the Syrian migrant crisis.
“An immediate action item from this meeting was to work with Lifeline Syria to set up a Mississauga Lifeline Syria Fund. The fund is up and running. It will make grants to registered charities to pay for costs associated with sponsoring and settling Syrian refugees to Mississauga and the GTA.
“On October 20, we opened the doors of City Hall and invited all residents to participate in a Lifeline Syria Sponsorship Session. This information session was an important opportunity for residents to better understand how they can do their part to support the thousands of families fleeing violence.
“On November 7, we further made available free work space at City Hall to allow Lifeline Syrian to allow for rapid-fire processing of applications of refugees, and help sponsors move ahead with bringing families to Canadian communities.
“On November 12 Peel Council endorsed my motion calling on the Region of Peel to urgently develop a comprehensive action plan to coordinate efforts to accommodate the influx of Syrian refugees. We need to be ready to do our part. The compassionate thing to do is to have a plan.
“On December 10, we will once again host, at City Hall, a Case Information Sessions for the Syrian-Canadian community to inform them of the application process, their responsibilities as the Canadian Contacts for these refugees, and their roles in the settlement and integration process.
“I also want to single out community groups: the United Way Peel; COSTI Immigrant Services; Access Employment; Neighbourhood Services; African Canadian Services; and Newcomer Centre of Peel.
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The research pursued by the Centre spans all areas of modern finance but can be broadly grouped into the three main topics: International Financial Markets, Asset Pricing and Risk Management, and Corporate Finance and Governance.
International Financial Markets
The liberalization and deregulation of international capital markets have thoroughly transformed financial practice as well as academic thought. McGill's finance group has a longstanding tradition of excellence in international finance. Early work by McGill faculty in the 1970s and 1980s effectively established the field of emerging market finance, which is now a vibrant subfield of finance including its own set of conferences and journals dedicated to the subject. McGill continues to be on the forefront of academic thinking in the area of globalization in financial markets.
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The turbulence in world financial markets has fostered an enormous interest from practitioners and academics alike in the development of new tools for security valuation and risk management. Previous incidents such as the burst of the equity market bubble of the late 1990's or financial disasters of Orange County and LTCM underscore the need for a better understanding of the dynamics of asset returns and risks. McGill finance researchers apply modern statistical techniques in developing better models for valuing assets and managing market and other types of risks.
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The plethora of recent corporate scandals has, once again, served as a reminder of the importance of managerial control and corporate transparency. McGill's research in corporate finance and governance is aimed at identifying the factors that constitute an optimal governance system. In particular, research areas include the relation between corporate governance and corporate diversification, the role of capital markets in disciplining managers, and the role of institutional investors in corporate governance. Research in this field at McGill has a decidedly international flavor. | <urn:uuid:f2dad23b-0747-4410-9fb3-ccfffc7b09a2> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/research/centres/dgfrc/research | 2023-10-04T21:21:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.935875 | 346 |
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Here's how medical device companies can hire and train new sales representatives to understand the fast-changing needs of customers in order to sell the technology effectively.
Rick Trank and Lisa Clark
As the medical device industry continues to undergo significant changes in how it operates, the requirements of accountable care organizations (ACOs) and customer-centric approaches have become the highest priority for hospital administrators and healthcare providers. The ACO, in particular, places a degree of financial responsibility on healthcare providers. This means that medical device reps need to understand and speak to changing healthcare regulations, while simultaneously demonstrating how the technology and services offered can improve patient outcomes and lower costs to the business.
The result of these evolving marketplace dynamics includes greater complexity in developing and coaching sales reps for success. As organizations continue to add new sales professionals to meet growing revenue targets, they'll also need to consider new approaches to achieving their goals. The following data-driven insights can help managers cost-efficiently onboard, develop and coach new reps to deliver desired results at the speed of change--for both the organization and the customer.
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- Identify baseline skills of new recruits. The sheer volume of information, especially technical information, that new medical reps are required to take in can be overwhelming, and ensuring that the onboarding program targets their individual skill gaps can go a long way in reducing the dilemma of "drinking from the fire hose." Yet, without evaluating new hires' baseline proficiency in all areas at the start of the onboarding program, organizations cannot know where these reps stand in their level of sales skill or industry knowledge, and a "one size fits all" program is not as effective. Using data to understand baseline knowledge, organizations can tailor programs that recognize new hire strengths and close any gaps in the knowledge and skills required to be successful with buyers.
- Correlate proficiency with productivity and performance. Sales support and reinforcement strategies are imperative to the development process. When new hires come onboard--many of them new to the medical device industry--they require more than just an intensive training program to meet their goals. Without data-driven insight into whether reps are on track with required skills, managers are unable to proactively course-correct. Real-time proficiency data can show, for example, that a rep who may have booked only two meetings over a three-week period compared to another who booked 10 meetings over the same period, may be struggling with prospecting skills. Data insights such as these enable onboarding teams to focus their early-stage efforts on highly targeted opportunities for improvement.
- Identify and measure proficiency and improvement over time. In an industry that emphasizes customer service, medical device reps are often called upon to handle a wide range of client demands. This dynamic requires sales readiness at a level above other industries, and the need to keep sales support programs in continuous synch with ever-changing requirements. By measuring proficiency and improvement of knowledge and skills of reps over time--not just during onboarding--management can proactively address gaps before they negatively impact market share. In the case of top-performing teams, this is managed at scale through ongoing reinforcement and insights achieved through sales capabilities platforms designed to track proficiency against the knowledge and skills that matter most in driving ACO buying decisions.
- Create a sales coaching plan with data. A recent CSO Insights study found that companies that provide proactive coaching saw 68% of their reps achieve quota versus only 48% of those where coaching practices were substandard. However, most organizations face obstacles to effective coaching. Sales managers are universally strapped for time and may lack the skills to coach. Moreover, some managers may focus on a single opportunity with a prospect rather than help new hires gain core skills and behaviors needed for ongoing success. Using data insights to achieve a good understanding of reps' skills and performance, managers can more easily diagnose the skills each rep needs to improve and target coaching on areas that will have the greatest impact.
- Optimize future hiring profiles. While a comprehensive onboarding program is essential to sales success, it's equally important to hire the right people. Using a data-driven approach, organizations can correlate proficiency and performance with the background and experience of top-performing reps, and create a profile that reflects the skill sets and background most likely to succeed in the medical device industry. This will help hiring managers to understand the ideal qualities and capabilities for future hires and predict the potential for success in the medical device field prior to making hiring decisions.
By evaluating the knowledge and skills of reps on a continuous basis, organizations can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their sales development programs. Research shows that firms that employ continuous reinforcement approaches achieve 20% higher quota attainment, adding up to millions in revenue each year. Moreover, a proactive, data-driven approach lets management quickly assess whether medical device sales reps possess the capabilities to meet value-based selling criteria.
Rick Trank is director of Commercial Excellence at Medtronic. As a member of the executive sales management team, he helps to lead the strategic, cross-functional planning, and execution sales strategy and alignment, programs, and compensation.
Lisa Clark is Vice President of Marketing at Qstream. She has 20 years of experience building high-value software companies, brands, and market share.
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South Medford's Culinary Arts program is led by Mrs. Fowler. From novice to advanced, South Medford has a wide-variety of techniques and skills to offer. There is no doubt that the skills taught here will boost South students into their next life chapter. To contact Mrs. Fowler, please email her at [email protected]
Culinary Arts students are competing at high levels and winning!
On April 30th, Moran Couch, Elizabeth Wenzel, Destanie Duvall and Amapola Jacobo Rodriguez traveled to Eugene with their former Culinary Arts Instructor, Tisha Richmond to compete in the Lane Community College Culinary Competition. Each of them won a $270 Mercer knife kit for winning Round 1. These students competed against schools from all over Oregon, so this was a huge accomplishment. By the end of the competition, Morgan and Elizabeth received 1st place! Each student won a $5,000 scholarship to attend the LCC Culinary program.Another great representation of our amazing students and staff and all that South Medford has to offer! Go Panthers! | <urn:uuid:1f4df05c-614b-4210-9265-6f12ab82bb44> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.medford.k12.or.us/domain/1732 | 2023-10-04T19:25:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.96028 | 275 |
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Recognizing emotions is important, and managing any emotions that are truly unjustified or exaggerated can help prevent misery for a physician.
Emotional intelligence has become such a valuable quality that few people have not heard of its benefits. Given that doctors interact with people in challenging interpersonal situations, it makes sense that a high emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) would be a prized skill for physicians to have. Before it was even given a formal scientific name, the idea of EQ was always recognized as one of the skills that provide people with advantages in life.
EQ is not the same as other important personal and cognitive abilities, such as analytical intelligence, charm, charisma or even sense of humor, although some would point out that those who have high EQ are at least average, if not above average, in the other measures of intellectual and cognitive ability. Some of the early writings about EQ pointed out the features and benefits but did not help those who with low EQ remedy the situation. So, an important question is—can doctors raise EQ if it is not an innate skill?
It turns out that psychologists have identified several distinct traits of EQ, and that some of these traits can be improved—either by personal effort or through training. Peer-reviewed studies have shown measurable and lasting improvement in at least some aspects of EQ. Improving these skills can help tremendously in enjoying life, maintaining important relationships, happiness and efficiency at work, especially as a doctor.
Understanding One’s Own Emotions in Medicine
Understanding and recognizing feelings can be challenging for some doctors. The fear that a patient may not have an optimal outcome and the fear that you may have done something wrong are generally unacceptable feelings in medicine. Rejection from patients who don't agree with recommendations or who do not trust physicians can lead to defensiveness.
In general, negative feelings like these are very unpleasant, but, according to experts in EQ, identifying the feeling and the precipitating cause is an important step in maintaining mental and emotional health.
Empathy can be very difficult in the current healthcare environment—which is rampant in hostility, requirements and restrictions coming from diverse and competing interests. This causes many doctors to react defensively, interfering with empathy. When everyone is worried about not getting due rights, suspicion is raised and empathy suffers on many ends.
While doctors are justified in feeling squeezed, patients still have illnesses that need attention and empathy. Recognizing that patients' feelings are almost always about themselves rather than about challenging the doctor can be difficult to remember in the current hostile health care environment. Doctors who remind themselves to have empathy, experience better doctor-patient relationships and satisfaction at work.
Managing emotions is about keeping feelings in check. For new physicians in particular, situations that raise concerns about bad outcomes can trigger feelings of dread and fear, even leading to paralysis in making decisions. Exaggerated feelings that are out of proportion to the true threat of the situation are often related to other circumstances—such as similarities to a past bad outcome or an unfriendly coworker situation.
Recognizing emotions is important, and managing any emotions that are truly unjustified or exaggerated can help prevent misery for a physician. Doctors who face paralysis when it comes to making medical decisions may resent or run away from heavy responsibility, shifting difficult decisions to others as much as possible.
EQ is not just about recognizing and shutting down emotions, it also requires distinguishing which emotions need to be dealt with privately, and which need to be outwardly expressed or communicated in some way. A non-complaint patient may cause frustration, but ignoring the issue and treating it as if it doesn't exist is not the right answer either. Explaining to the patient that it is time for a different approach or that there is no other equivalent medical therapy, may be necessary. Similarly, when you deem a patient's condition serious enough to require hospital admission, but the hospital balks due to cost, you need to calmly and confidently spell out the importance of the situation rather than ignoring your unsettled emotions.
When EQ Doesn’t Come Naturally
While EQ does not come naturally to everyone, gaining these skills through deliberate practice can make a huge difference in one's life. One of the first emotional challenges that a person may face when effectively working on raising EQ is getting a response such as, "That isn't like you to be so nice (or polite, or sensitive, or calm etc)."
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What is astigmatism?
- Astigmatism is when the clear, outer covering of your eye (the cornea) is ovular rather than round. The cornea directs light into the back of the eye onto the retina, which results in clear vision. Due to the curvature irregularities in the cornea, light does not focus properly on the retina, causing blurred vision. Astigmatism is very common, as it is rare that someone’s eye is perfectly round. However, the intensity of the effects of the astigmatism the person experiences depends on the severity.
How can astigmatism be corrected?
- Eyeglasses and contact lenses can help correct astigmatism by bending the light into the correct position on the retina before it enters your eye; Contact lenses that correct astigmatism are called toric lenses, and may need to be custom made for your specific prescription
- Several types of surgery, such as LASIK and HDSA, can also correct astigmatism by bending the incoming light; Unlike glasses or contact lenses, this is done by using a precise laser to reshape the cornea to bend the light as it enters your eye
How can you reduce eye strain at home?
- Wear your eyeglasses or contact lenses as prescribed
- Provide yourself with good light for reading; A soft background light with a direct light on your book, phone, crossword, &c. works well
- Take frequent breaks when reading, watching TV, or working on a computer; blink often and close your eyes to rest when they feel tired
- Avoid glare on television and computer screens; place your electronics where lights do not reflect on the screen
- Wear sunglasses to block out harmful sunlight; buy sunglasses that block ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B (UVA and UVB) rays
- You may choose large-print books or adjust the font size on your computer for easier reading
When should you call for help?
- Sudden decrease in vision
- Problems wearing contact lenses
- If you see flashes of light or new floaters, or if you see a “curtain” over your vision
- If you need help adjusting to reduced vision
- If you do not see as well as you think you should wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses
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It’s easy to pick out any mattress that you want and call it a day. Yes, you’ll save cash and possibly you’ll save some time researching, but if you spend too many nights on a bed that’s not yours, and you’ll start wondering what you’re doing that makes you feel more tired and unrested compared to the previous night.
Purple Mattress aims to solve that by studying the factors that make a great sleep more enjoyable with exclusive technologies, like the Purple Grid Layer, which makes the mattress feeling that is different from other mattresses in the market. This article will examine the possibilities of whether Purple Mattress is the right choice for your next mattress purchase.
Before you go on, you may want to watch this video by Mac Dingle on YouTube that gives a quick overview. Afterward, you will want to read the rest of the article for a more comprehensive review of Purple Mattress.
What is Purple Mattress? How Long Should You Let A Purple Mattress Expand Before Sleeping On It.
The Purple Mattress, or simply “The Purple,” is a mattress made of all foam, which means there are no springs. It is made using Purple’s proprietary grid layer that utilizes a “hyper-elastic polymer.” This layer, known as the Purple Grid Layer, is composed of a comfort layer and a support core made from a polyfoam.
Purple Purple is available at only one firmness levelmedium-firm and is sold in different sizes that are delivered directly to your doorstep. This follows the increasing trend of DTC or direct-to-consumer mattress companies which use less overhead to improve the quality of the mattress the mattress itself.
Who Started Purple Mattress?
Purple has some imaginative names particularly brothers Terry and Tony Pearce, who are experts in manufacturing and materials as well as material experts. They utilized both of their expertise to develop advanced versions of items they deemed needed more attention in terms of structure and comfort.
The result was the creation of Floam the high-tech cushioning fluid that can be found in many items from footwear to medical instruments. The issue in using Floam is that it was primarily available to institutions since the cost of developing the technology was costly.
The two brothers set out to create a lower costing Floam and later developed their own Hyper-elastic Polymer. Flexible, soft, and long-lasting, the Hyper-elastic polymer was soon the most important aspect of what makes a Purple mattress comfortable and supple at the same time.
What makes it different from what is the Usual Mattress?
Purple is available in a variety of sizes, starting from twin size to California King. It also provides the famous cushioning their unique technology for fabric provides. This “Purple grid” is a fundamental element of the features that make Purple a special mattress as it functions like memory foam but gives an even more responsive bounce. The foam is made using a grid that allows airflow to pass via the spaces between the foams, which regulates temperature , without compromising its overall comfort.
In terms of construction, every mattress comes with 2-inches of Purple exclusive grid that is on top of an additional 3.5-inch polyfoam layer. This is further supported by four inches of high-density polyfoam. the standard for all full-foam mattresses that give the entire cushion shape and shape.
The design is enhanced by a polyester-viscose blended fabric that assists in regulating temperature and provides a great cool touch. Expect each mattress to be around 9.25 inches high, thick enough for most body shapes, and applicable for most standard sheet sets.
To put it into the terms of a layman, you can expect a mattress that is semi-firm (called “medium-firm”) for an affordable price, while also providing high-end materials and superior quality. Furthermore, Purple comes with several different variants known as Hybrid, Hybrid or Hybrid Premier. Hybrid Premier. Mattresses that are accustomed to coil support can opt for these hybrids and enjoy the same experience upgraded with Purple’s proprietary technologies.
What Benefits Can I Expect?
How does this compare to a regular mattress? And how will it benefit you as the sleeper? Although there are many aspects of sleeping and the features that affect it, certain commonly-accepted aspects are to be expected from a mattress.
Stress Relief or Pressure Relief as some might refer to it, is among of the most essential benefits of owning a Purple mattress. If you’ve ever woken up with a sore back or constantly stretch in the morning then you’re likely sleeping in a bed that has little pressure relief, and perhaps not enough support in the structure.
The Purple Grid is most likely one of the major reasons Purple really shines in alleviating pressure and relieving tension to your body. Their proprietary grid technology helps form the body and provide the most comfortable and cozy feel. A lot of lower-end mattresses have the issue of sleepers sinking too much into their mattress. However, with this Purple mattress (the original , as well as all its variations) You will find the right amount of comfort and the proper amount of support that you can lay down without sinking to the bottom completely.
This is crucial for sleepers who feel discomfort when they sleep in certain positions. A pressure relieving device that is effective helps ease discomfort- all the more important to specific sleeping positions.
A frequently overlooked element of mattresses that is crucial for their quality overall is how well they maintain their shape when weight is distributed around the sides– a mattress quality commonly called “structure retention.” This is usually the case with all foam mattresses since they have less structural support specifically based on the materials they use.
For Purple mattresses the original bed has the same problem that all foam mattresses have regarding this structure retention. But due to their more elastic materials the Purple Original does tend to maintain its shape more. This will certainly benefit those who need the most surface area as more edge retention will give you the ability to use all of the bed without having to worry about sinking.
This is further enhanced by these Purple Hybrid and Hybrid Premier versions, as they feature inner coil springs. This older yet still applicable technology is used in a variety of mattresses in the market now. These hybrid mattresses combine the flexibility of the grid layer in Purple with the stability of copper coils, giving you more flexible edges and keeping your bed in place when you need to and off it when you aren’t.
An aspect of the mattress that affects the quality of sleep you get at night is the way it regulates your body’s temperature. While you wouldn’t think mattresses are cooling in their very nature, a lot of cushions in the market are specifically designed to have gaps and spaces between the foam in order to let air circulate freely.
The issue with mattresses made of all foam is they are prone to trap heat, especially those made primarily out of memory foam. In contrast to coil mattresses, the heat generated from your body’s heat through friction and movement don’t have anywhere to go, and so the heat will quickly accumulate.
However, Purple’s line of mattresses overcomes this problem primarily due (again) to their most elastic Purple grid. Since the Purple grid was designed with wide spaces, air can move more freely between all of the foam layers. This eliminates the annoying trapped heat issue other mattresses face and helps keep you asleep all night long.
A mattress aspect which you’ll likely will see frequently on infomercials is the ones that highlight “motion transfer” or the extent to which the mattress is to transferring movement across the surface. This is usually portrayed through the glass of water (or wine) situated on one end of the bed and something heavier drop onto the other (usually bowling balls or a person to illustrate the weight). A well-designed motion transfer bed will ensure that the glass would not fall over despite the sudden motion to the opposite side.
Practically speaking, you’ll want mattresses that have minimal motion transfer since this will keep you sleeping when someone comes in or leaves the mattress. The final thing you’d like is for yourself and all the stuff with you to suddenly be thrown up in the air whenever someone comes onto the bed. In contrast to the issues that result from temperature regulation foam mattresses actually have an advantage as they have a tendency to transmit little or the side and have no movement at all from side to side. This applies squarely to the Purple mattress’s original. It is still made of the same base materials as many foam mattresses. Still, it is upgraded with a more advanced top layer of ultra-elastic foam.
Though be warned that the Purple Hybrid and Hybrid Premier mattresses may carry over a little more movement on their surface due to their use of inner-coil mechanism. What you trade in support for is the isolation of movement. Though it may not be as bad as full inner coil mattresses, you shouldn’t expect to be able to balance a bowling ball and an alcoholic glass on the same mattress without causing the creation of a mess.
As a result of the concepts of structure and isolation from movement retention is the concept of mattress mobility. Whenever a mattress touts its ability to mold to your body shape, you must be expecting some degree of movement control. Naturally, it would be harder to get out of bed when you feel completely covered by the mattress.
Although this might not be an issue for the majority of sleeping people, certain users expect a little more responsiveness and “bounce into” from mattresses. Purple does this pretty well, despite being an all-foam mattress. Memory foam typically comes with the problem of sinking a user’s body and creating a difficult time to get out of bed. The proprietary Purple grid is responsible it for the ability of its grid to resemble memory foam contouring , but it has improved on it by adding an extra layer of elasticity.
You can expect this ease of movement to be enhanced even further with their Hybrid as well as Hybrid Premier variants. Mattresses made of innerspring typically have better reaction to movement compared to memory foam.
Who Is This Best For?
Mattress researchers often recommend certain types of cushioning for different sleeper types. If you’re not sure what kind of sleeper you may be, you can simply look at the position you usually end up in in the night. You are generally classified by three categories of sleepers: Back, Side, as well as Stomach Sleepers. How is Purple mattress for each of these types?
This is the main market for Purple because their mattresses provide pressure relief, with people who sleep on their sides in mind. If you’re a side sleeper then you’ll need to have support for your spine’s general alignment. You should get the correct amount of support, so you don’t experience any pressure points that hurt during the night. If you’re a heavy-set person, you might need more help compared to the kind that Purple provides.
Back Sleepers & Stomach Sleepers
Back sleepers must also get the support of your lumbar and some modicum of pressure relief. In addition, those who sleep more often may need to choose more firm mattresses as Purple might feel too soft. These sleepers may end up sinking too deep on the bed. If you’re between 130 to 230 points, this could be the best option for you. Still, preferences will definitely vary from one person to the next.
The support issue is ever more prevalent when it comes to stomach sleepers. They’ll certainly require a much firmer support base to prevent the accumulation of pressure points which can cause strain to shoulders, necks as well as lower backs. Being a heavier stomach sleeperthat is over 130 poundscertainly requires a much firmer bed type.
How Much is a Purple Mattress?
Original Purple mattress is designed to keep entry fees lower on its two mattresses so that apprehensive users can begin to appreciate the Purple distinction with minimal pain on their pockets. With a price of $599, you could have their twin mattress delivered directly to your home. For more standard sizes like King and Queen, be prepared to spend more than the $1000 mark, specifically $1,199 and $1,499, respectively. How Long Should You Let A Purple Mattress Expand Before Sleeping On It.
If you’re considering buying one of the Purple Hybrid or the Hybrid Premier you can expect to pay nearly double or even triple the cost of the initial mattress. This puts the Hybrid mattresses somewhat expensive for those who are on a tight budget or who are still uncertain about buying from Purple. How Long Should You Let A Purple Mattress Expand Before Sleeping On It.
The best thing about Purple, though, is that they provide an overnight trial of 100 nights that allows you to try the mattress before fully purchasing it. Make sure you’re able to utilize your mattress for 21 nights in order to complete their “break-in” duration. If you still find that you’re unhappy about the bed, you may expect a full refund at no cost. Contact Purple to request that your purchase be reversed.
Purple mattress is an excellent alternative for those who want a soft yet durable mattress that maintains its shape better than memory foam. It also offers its responsiveness and maintains the same contouring quality that foam mattress users enjoy. Additionally, it comes with options like a reasonable temperature control and motion isolation, which makes it more durable than your typical mattress. How Long Should You Let A Purple Mattress Expand Before Sleeping On It.
It’s relatively simple to get into also, particularly in the case of an oversized twin for your starting room. However, be aware that larger and more expensive variants can easily triple or double the price you’ll pay. In any event, you do have the option to utilize their 100-night trial– just be sure to use it within two weeks of “break-in” duration. How Long Should You Let A Purple Mattress Expand Before Sleeping On It.
Suppose you’re heavier than average in terms of weight, and are an average side sleeper. If that’s the case, this mattress recommendation goes double since it provides plenty of support for the way you sleep. Though if you fall more on your heavier side, and you regularly rest on your stomach, you may want to opt for something with a little more support.
To find a better option you might want to consider other mattress brands like DreamCloud. DreamCloud offers a variety of mattresses that vary in levels of firmness, so you can have a firm mattress when you need it and a softer bed for times you do not. Additionally, DreamCloud does come up somewhat cheaper, so those worried about spending might consider having a look DreamCloud a try.
Frequently Asked Questions How Long Should You Let A Purple Mattress Expand Before Sleeping On It.
Does Purple have Additional Services like Mattress Removal?
In contrast to other mattresses that are direct-to-consumer, Purple does not offer what would consider an “white-glove” services that can manage your old bed, or services like mattress set-up. If you decide to purchase a Purple mattress, you’ll need to handle the removal of your previous mattress as well as setting up the new mattress. Just make sure to give to the Purple mattress a few hours to expand prior to using it, since it normally comes in compressed in boxes.
Are there any warranty with Purple Mattress? Purple Mattress?
There are two warranties available for Purple mattresses, one that covers the cover’s outer layer and another for the interior. With regard to your cover you will get at minimum 2 years of coverage for any defect that the cover is able to provide. For the interior, you’ll get at minimum 10 years of warranty that covers any defects. Be sure to note that any body indentationsthat are caused by sleepers with heavier weights or simply frequent useare not covered under warranty if they are less than 1 inch deep. Customers are also required to cover any relevant shipping costs associated with delivery and return.
What’s the best way to use Shipping work using Purple Mattress?
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Currently travel from the EU (Schengen area) is prohibited, Spain included, this measure known as the “GTB” for its acronym in English (Geographic Travel Ban) will disappear as of November 1, 2021.
Once completed, all those who meet the following requirements may travel to the North American country:
- Visa authorizing entry into the country.
- Complete vaccination schedule, with any of the 3 vaccines accepted by the United States (Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen).
- Covid-19 test (RT-PCR or antigen test) is carried out no more than 3 days before your flight.
About the vaccination schedule
The first two (Pfizer and Moderna) are considered complete regimens, when 14 days have passed since the last dose administered; which in this case must be 2. If the person has been vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen, which is a single dose, they must also have 14 days after its application. The vaccination certificate does not have a mandatory language in which it must be written, however, it is suggested to be in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
According to the CDC, passengers who are fully vaccinated are not required to quarantine upon arrival, however, each locality may have different forecasts on the matter, according to their levels of infection. That is why it is recommended to check the local restrictions of each place you will attend within the USA.
Covid-19 tests valid to travel to the USA from Spain
All people who want to enter the United States (vaccinated or not vaccinated) must present one of the following tests, carried out within no more than 3 days (72 hours).
The certificate of said tests must contain:
- Personal information of the patient (name, surname, passport, and date of birth)
- Test date
- QR code
- Certified laboratory data
- A negative result of the same, tests with invalid or inconclusive results is not accepted.
There is another option to demonstrate immunity to the virus, if the person has been infected with Covid-19 in the last 90 days, they can present their current test (RT-PCR, antigens, or RT-Lamp) with a positive result, which supports that it has generated immunity to the disease. In addition, he must have a certificate issued by a health authority, reaffirming his health status against Covid-19.
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Resolving easements, title and other private property rights disputes depends on the actions involved. We handle these types of fact and issue-specific real estate law matters including:
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How Much Does Cremation Cost?
When it comes to making final arrangements, either for yourself or a loved one, it's important to keep in mind the cost of laying someone to rest. If choosing a traditional burial, you will need a burial plot, a casket, a vault for the casket, and an opening-and-closing service, not to mention a memorial such as a flat marker or headstone. That is all before a memorial service is taken into account.
It is for this reason that so many choose to plan and pay for their burial in advance. Not only does it allow them to select the type of burial and products they would want to help tell their life story, it also allows them to pay today's cost, without years or even decades of inflation.
Another way people are saving money these days is by selecting to be cremated instead of buried. But how much does it cost to cremate a person? This article will break it down, though please keep in mind the numbers discussed here are averages, and will in all likelihood be more or less based on your location and the types of products and services selected.
What is the Average Cost of Cremation Around the Country?
In general, the national average for the act of cremation itself is $650. This does not factor in a container for the cremated remains, or any type of service. Those could very well add up to $6,000 or more, depending on the type of service and memorialization you prefer. Read on for those details regarding average cremation costs.
Cremation Urn or Casket
Even if you plan to scatter the cremated remains, you will still need an acceptable container to store the ashes until that point. Many families choose an attractive cremation urn. You can get a simple one for the purposes of transportation for as little as $50, or truly customized urns with specialized materials can cost more than $2,000. The national average is $273. If you choose to place the urn within a cremation niche in a cemetery, that could run $700-3,000 depending on the cemetery and the niche. Additionally, depending on some family's religious beliefs or preferences, they may elect to bury the cremation urn in a cemetery. That will require a burial plot (typically $1,000-4,000 depending on location), burial vault ($1,000), casket ($2,000-5,000), opening-and-closing service ($1,500), and a memorial ($1,000 for flat markers and $2,000-5,000 for upright monuments). These are again averages and could change based on the level of customization.
In addition to a cremation or burial, you will likely want to have some type of memorial services. The prices here range greatly, depending on the form of service. Having a viewing prior to cremation will require renting a casket, which can cost up to $500, and may also necessitate embalming and fees for sheltering the remains, which can run as much as $1,000. Even without a viewing, the service itself if conducted at a funeral home is likely to cost at least $2,000-5,000, and will include paperwork-type services such as obtaining copies of the death certificate and any necessary permits, as well as coordinating and overseeing the actual ceremony. You will also likely want to include flowers or wreaths, which can cost $350 or more.
How Much Does Cremation Cost Compared to Traditional Burial?
With a sticker price of $7,000 or more, cremation may not sound like the "more affordable" option. However, it's important to consider that the costs outlined above for the process of burying a cremation urn would apply for any traditional burial. Meaning, the cost of cremation and either scattering or placing in a cremation niche must be compared to the cost of a burial plot, vault, casket, opening-and-closing, and marker or monument. That means a standard cremation can cost an average of $7,000 less than a traditional burial.
Cremation Pricing & More Information Now.
The Emotional Cost of a Cremation
It's obvious that the financial cost of a cremation is an important factor. But it's also worthwhile to consider the emotional cost of a cremation, especially in comparison to more traditional funerary services such as a burial. In fact, opting for the "less expensive" option, such as having the deceased cremated without a viewing, could result in a higher emotional toll than expected. Many bereaved feel the need to say their final farewells to the deceased in person, which is why burials are such popular choices. In some cases, this means that having the deceased cremated will prevent mourners from finding such closure. Feelings of regret and even resentment may result, especially if the deceased is cremated before the viewing. Similarly, some maintain a connection to the deceased by visiting the gravesite and reflecting, leaving flowers, etc. beside the memorial. Scattering ashes may prevent this from being possible. This is of course entirely dependent on the wishes of the deceased and the family, and the opposite may be true in many situations — loved ones may prefer to visit a spot where ashes have been scattered, for example. This is why it is so important to discuss preferences ahead of time.
Discover for Yourself the Costs of a Cremation
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I travel quite a bit for work, so I pretty much have leaving home down to a science. I am well prepared. I have a gadget bag that contains all of the stuff I need for the road: auxiliary cables; monitor cables; Bluetooth speaker; safety pins; car charger; air freshener; cell-phone window mount; and a spare battery. My travel toiletry items have a special drawer in my home, so that I can grab them and go. I am always well-prepared, saving time and money each time I leave home.
Well, except for this last time.
I was unprepared for my trip to Canada. I followed my normal routine, but I overlooked one important detail: my passport. I left home and got all the way to Buffalo, New York before realizing that my passport was sitting on my bookshelf at home. Not thinking about this one detail cost me a lot of time and money. It was very frustrating. Needless to say, my usual checklist for leaving home just got a little longer.
Some congregations and area conferences of Mennonite Church USA are deciding if they want to leave the denomination. When considering a decision like this, the stakes are much higher and more permanent for these groups than they are for me on my temporary excursions. These groups are determining if the perceived spiritual direction of Mennonite Church USA is unacceptable and simply too much for them to bear. They are making choices about whether they want to continue to be a part of this broader denominational family.
These are fair questions for them to ponder. But what is the cost of leaving? Other than the spiritual, emotional, and historic repercussions, what things should congregations consider before they permanently leave or cleave to the denomination?
What is our Tax-Exempt Status?
Some churches and area conferences are part of the group tax exemption for Mennonite Church USA. Not that all churches need formal 501(c)(3) status, but if you don’t have formal tax exempt status, you should check with your accountant or with the IRS. A good place to start if you have questions is the IRS website.
Will we have access to Mennonite Church USA programs?
Many of our agencies and institutions already serve non-Mennonites. So leaving the denomination may not impact your access to programs or events. But leaving could affect your ability to shape the future of these programs and institutions. Most of our leadership boards require that board participants be members of a Mennonite Church USA congregation.
One clear concern is the ability of underrepresented groups to be represented on denominational boards. One area conference that is considering withdrawing from the denomination has the largest number of Native American churches in the denomination. Under the current policy, if their congregations leave, those members would not be eligible to serve on many of our denominational agency boards and committees.
Will we have access to Mennonite Church USA benefits?
One thing that people who have medical and retirement benefits via Mennonite Church USA need to ask is, “What happens to my benefits?” Make sure you know BEFORE you leave. Is your church a part of The Corinthian Plan? Do you need to sign-up for Obamacare?
Of course, each congregation and area conference will have to make the decisions they feel are in their best interest, but as leaders and good stewards, we have to understand all the implications of our decisions.
I don’t want to be insensitive to the obvious loss of fellowship that happens when congregations and area conferences leave a denomination. If it were up to me, I’d ask you all to stay! We are truly better together. But, if you do consider leaving, there are numerous practical considerations that will effect families. We need to not only think of ourselves, but our whole constituency as well. Without a careful plan of action, we can find ourselves on the wrong side of the border, like I did, especially with decisions that will have lasting repercussions. Without all the facts, we can find ourselves in a situation worse than the one we are fleeing. The grass may be browner on the other side.
By the way, I never made it to Canada for my meeting. With all the border issues, racism, and heighted security, I decided not to risk a late night border crossing with only my driver’s license. Also, there was not enough time to get to the meeting and do all the “overnighting” of passports that was required. I turned around and came home. It is always good to have a place you can come back to. | <urn:uuid:eb62382d-4b9f-4475-8c48-e01a4389fdc8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mennoniteusa.org/menno-snapshots/glen-guyton-what-are-the-costs-of-leaving/ | 2023-10-04T21:16:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.961483 | 949 |
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YACHATS — Legislators are making progress at the national level toward maintaining Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers at their current numbers and under their current administration.
On June 12, U.S. Rep. Peter Defazio, D-Ore., testified on the House floor on behalf of the amendment he offered to the “Departments of Labor, Health and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.” The amendment — co-sponsored by Defazio, Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., Dan Newhouse, D-Wash., and Greg Gianforte, R-Mont. — was the 13th considered and prohibits any funds appropriated to the Job Corps program from being used to either alter or terminate the interagency agreement between the U.S. Departments of Labor and Agriculture that governs the Job Corps CCC program.
During his time on the floor, Defazio laid out statistics and anecdotes about the success and importance of these programs.
“Many of these young adults, being at risk, come from rural communities, and these programs provide them with cutting-edge vocational training and pathways out of poverty in addition to providing critical opportunities to struggling rural areas,” said Defazio. “Beyond this, CCCs provide essential capacity for the Forest Service to fulfill its mission … This is wrong for our rural communities, wrong for the Forest Service and it is wrong to abandon at-risk youth by killing this program. Now is the wrong time to be reducing capacity.”
U.S. Reps. Schrader, Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., Sanford Bishop, D-Georgia, Newhouse and Cathy Rodgers, R-Wash., all spoke in support of the amendment. The vote passed the amendment, 313-109.
Senator calls for sit-down
On Friday, Sen. Jeff Merkley spoke with the News-Times and later at his town hall meeting about the steps he is taking to keep Oregon’s CCCs alive. In addition to the bi-partisan letter to the secretaries of agriculture and labor, Sonny Perdue and Alexander Acosta, respectively.
After speaking twice with Perdue, Merkley says that the secretary has agreed to a sit-down and the Oregon delegation will have a chance to make their case for Job Corps CCCs.
“He says he has evidence that they’re not well run, we have evidence that they are well run and we plan to present that,” Merkley told the News-Times on Friday, “and show how vital these are for both the youth and for the broader community, particularly in these programs in which they help reduce the risk of wildfire.”
Merkley also commented that he had spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, who has three centers in his state.
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On March 7, Oprah Winfrey sat down with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to talk about their experiences within the royal family, most of which were negative. After years of telling myself I didn’t care about royalty and would never choose to learn more, I decided it was finally time to start watching “The Crown.”
Before watching, I knew only a few things about the British royal family: they have a racist past, some of them were Nazi sympathizers and Prince Andrew has an embarrassingly bad track record and involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.
With every episode, I learned something new, though it wasn’t always from the show. I would sit down at my desk, open my laptop and press play, telling myself my mind wouldn’t wander.
Inevitably, I found myself pulling out my phone to Google one thing or another within two minutes of starting each episode.
The first episode opens on King George VI coughing up blood before granting various titles to Philip Mountbatten, Elizabeth’s soon-to-be husband.
The first title sequence has yet to roll, but I have a few questions the internet can handle. First, is George VI the star of “The King’s Speech?” Second, what was he sick with? Third, is Mountbatten German?
The answers were yes, lung cancer and yes. But the third only raised more questions. If Philip is German, why does he have a British accent? And on top of that, why do all the websites I’ve visited so far say he was the prince of Greece and Denmark? How many languages does he speak? Does Queen Elizabeth speak any other languages?
I reluctantly hit play before I spiraled out of control in an endless cycle of more questions. By the end of the episode, Elizabeth hadn’t been crowned queen, and that made me sad.
In episode four, a dense smog covers London and causes many to fall ill and die, but Winston Churchill is reluctant to take responsibility or action for the pollution that led to the disaster.
Somewhere between 50 and 500 searches later, I learned that 12,000 people died in the Great Smog of London, and deadly smogs can be called either “pea soupers” or “killer fog.” A pea souper sounds like fun, but maybe that’s just me.
In episode nine, Parliament commissions a painter for a portrait of Winston Churchill for his 80th birthday. The final product isn’t revealed until the last minutes of the episode, but I knew what it looked like before the opening credits ever rolled. I also knew Churchill hated it.
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Another bit of cinematic suspense ruined.
When I started season two, I was a tad disappointed. I’d been waiting for Helena Bonham Carter to take over the role of Princess Margaret, but it turns out that isn’t until season three.
I like Queen Elizabeth, but the show creators are doing their best to make sure I understand my love shouldn’t extend to her family. Prince Philip cheats on her, though none of the characters address it in plain terms, and Princess Margaret is rather unhinged. Her character was made for Bonham Carter.
In a shocking twist, the first episode that made me cry was “Paterfamilias,” an episode centered almost entirely around Prince Philip as a child. To cut an hour-long story down to one sentence, Philip goes to school and builds a gate, and his favorite sister gives birth in a plane before crashing.
I look up his sister. She really did die in a plane crash after going into labor, though the circumstances aren’t what the show implies. In “The Crown,” she only got on the plane as a result of Philip’s actions at school, so both his father and Philp himself hold Philip responsible. This isn’t true, but it got the reaction from me I’m sure the show wanted.
Season three opens with a monologue about getting old, clearly an effort to make the transition to a new cast easier. With most of the characters, it will take me a few episodes to warm up to their new faces, but not with Princess Margaret. Helena Bonham Carter has arrived, and that’s all I need to make it through the next 20 episodes.
In episode three, I started to go crazy with my searches. “Aberfan” sees a small town in Wales ripped apart by tragedy when a coal tip (basically a mountain of mining waste) collapses, causing a landslide into a school building and wiping out a generation of children.
I looked up pictures from the actual disaster, and it wasn’t a pleasant experience. I understand why it’s the highest rated episode of the series, though.
At this point in the show, Prince Charles starts to become a character. I didn't like him at first. This hasn’t changed.
Princess Anne also becomes a character in season three. I didn’t realize before starting “The Crown” that Elizabeth had a daughter, but she may be my favorite royal now. She participated in the Olympics and is less classist than the rest of her family, at least in the show.
In the first episode of season four, I get my first glimpse of who I firmly believe was the main character of the 1980s: Princess Diana. She’s 16 when she meets Prince Charles, and he’s 29. I would say Charles should stop pursuing her immediately and find someone closer to his own age, but he does that on his own.
This is also the point where my second favorite Margaret in British history comes into play. Thatcher becomes Prime Minister in 1979 and waits three years before starting a war with Argentina over the Falkland islands.
“The Crown” tries to draw parallels between Thatcher’s Falklands War and her son disappearing in the Sahara desert for six days, though I’m not sure I see the connection.
On April 9, Prince Philip died.
On April 10, I finished “The Crown.”
The royal family still has racist members. Its inaction against Prince Andrew and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein is appalling. Its treatment of Diana was horrendous and wrong.
I’m not in a position to excuse anyone’s actions. But my biggest takeaway from “The Crown” was that Elizabeth, Margaret, Anne, Philip and the entire royal family are still people at the end of the day.
A corrupt institution put on a pedestal can be criticized without wishing death upon the people who benefit from it.
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Is that all-black red carpet movement dead? Sunday’s SAG Awards will be the test.
The 2018 Golden Globes are synonymous with the red carpet movement that had almost every single attendee cloaked in all black or wearing a pin in support of Time’s Up, the initiative formed by 300 members of Hollywood that focuses on fighting workplace harassment beyond Hollywood and across the socioeconomic spectrum.
It seemed like a powerful (and essentially effortless) enough statement that could have easily lasted throughout this entire awards season, and certainly through the Oscars in March.
But at the Critics’ Choice Awards, which came less than a week after the Globes, all black was not the move. While some actresses did stay loyal to wearing all black, like Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern and Elisabeth Moss, an overwhelming majority of women and men in attendance were back to dressing in full, blown-out color, sans Time’s Up pins.
So are red carpets shifting back to color? Sunday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, considered one of the biggest award shows of the season, will surely be the test.
If all-black outfits resurge at the SAGs, then clearly people in Hollywood want to remain visibly connected to this movement, and let their fans know that the fight isn’t over yet.
And if they don’t, that will be seen as its own statement. After all, the initial idea itself was called into question for its effortlessness. By allowing people to simply show up in black or wear a pin and be presumed part of the fight against workplace harassment, men who have been accused of sexual misconduct were able to join right in, undetected.
Take James Franco, who’s been accused of sexual misconduct by five women per a report from the Los Angeles Times. He arrived at the Globes wearing a Time’s Up pin, showing that he was in support of this movement to finally let harassment in Hollywood have some kind of consequence. Days later, he was one of the men faces consequences because of his behavior.
“I truly believe, and why I was wearing the pin, is that they [women and others] need to be part of this conversation,” Franco told Seth Meyers about wearing the pin, hours after the allegations came out.
Although a red carpet flooded with black outfits might have been a dramatic and necessary statement to get the Time’s Up word out there, the movement does not need actresses and actors running around in all-black to survive. What they need is accountability, open and honest conversations and funds.
Plenty of actresses and actors already understand this. On Wednesday, Condé Nast announced that it was partnering up with eBay and Time’s Up to auction off some of the gowns and tuxes from the Globes, with all funds raised going to the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund, which connects people who have encountered workplace sexual harassment with proper legal representation and assistance. That is an initiative that will make a difference.
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Dear Middlebury Students, Faculty, and Staff,
As an educational institution, we have two overarching obligations to our community: to provide the educational opportunities Middlebury is known for, and to do so in a safe, healthy environment. The rapidly developing circumstances of the novel coronavirus now require extraordinary changes to our usual practices to fulfill those obligations. We are making these changes to maximize our ability to continue the core educational activities that are our mission—teaching classes.
Currently there are no known cases on our campus in Vermont, although the first COVID-19 case in Vermont was confirmed over the weekend, in Bennington County. To our west, New York has declared a state of emergency and there are two known cases in Saratoga County. In New Hampshire, two new positive tests were confirmed within the last 48 hours.
We also received a report of a visitor to a Middlebury campus sporting event who was just diagnosed with COVID-19. The Vermont Department of Health confirms that the person was not a risk to the community at the time of their visit here.
Given the rapid spread of the virus and its proximity to our dense residential community in Vermont, we have made a series of decisions we believe are in the best interests of our students, faculty, and staff. The aim in all our deliberations has been to move quickly and thoughtfully to minimize, as best as we can, the risk of exposure for members of our community, while continuing to fulfill our educational mission.
We know from public health authorities, epidemiologists, and our own advisors that it is best to assume that the virus will eventually reach our own communities. That means we should act now to keep the impact minimal. We particularly want to be able to focus on the people who might be immuno-compromised, and for whom the virus might have more serious impact.
Public health authorities advise that practicing “social distancing” is the best way to slow the spread of infection and prevent the challenges of providing care for many people being infected at once. We therefore looked for opportunities to eliminate, as much as possible, the need for students, faculty, and staff to congregate. We also sought to minimize the risk that the virus would be introduced to our campus from the outside.
Therefore, we are taking the following measures, effective immediately:
Middlebury College Spring Break
Date Change: Middlebury College will begin spring break this Friday, March 13, after classes end, which is one week earlier than scheduled. This will be a two-week break to prepare for classes resuming—remotely—on Monday, March 30. Students who have underlying health issues or who may be immuno-compromised are permitted to leave when they are ready, before Friday.
- Remain Home After Break: Following spring break, students who can will be expected to remain at home and not return to campus until further notice. We will re-evaluate this new policy in the first two weeks of April.
- All courses will be held remotely through digital means (please see below).
- Students Who Must Stay on Campus: While we will require most students to leave campus, we know that some students cannot go home for spring break and will need to remain on campus for the rest of the semester. (International students, for example, or U.S. students who might be at risk in their home community because of the prevalence of COVID-19.) The process for requesting permission to do so is outlined below. We will provide those approved to remain on campus the support you need. Your courses, too, will be delivered remotely.
- We need to hear from you: Whether you will remain at home following the break or stay here on campus (which requires prior approval), we must know your whereabouts.
Please complete this form to indicate your intention to depart, or to request approval to remain on campus. All students must complete the form. If you request permission to remain on campus, you must complete the form no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday. We will contact you with a decision on your request no later than 9:00 a.m. Friday. When you leave for spring break, you must be moved out of your rooms by 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13. Student Affairs is here to support you throughout this transition and will provide more details and guidelines for moving out this week.
- Classes Resume Remotely March 30: Following break, all instruction will be offered remotely. Our staff in Digital Learning & Inquiry (DLINQ), Information Technology Services, the Library, and the Provost’s office are working with faculty to ensure that they are as prepared as possible to resume teaching March 30, using digital technologies. Requests for faculty support should be made via the DLINQ consultation request form.
- Academic Continuity: All students will be able to fulfill their academic requirements remotely. The Department of Education is relaxing regulations to enable colleges and universities to meet academic standards more flexibly.
- Faculty, We Are Here to Support You: As we wrote last week, we are developing high-touch instruction as well as these resources prepared by Middlebury’s DLINQ office to help you with the transition to teaching remotely. Here is the current schedule of workshops, and there will be more details to come tomorrow. We also want to acknowledge that because of the nature of certain classes (courses with labs, for example), remote instruction will simply not be able to replicate what we do in person. We greatly appreciate your flexibility as we adapt to our new circumstances. Faculty who are not experiencing symptoms are encouraged to continue working from campus.
- Students, We Are Here to Support You: We will provide technology support and will make available equipment you need (headsets, webcams, and other technologies) on long-term loan. More details to come tomorrow.
- Decisions Will Be Made Case-by-Case: The circumstances in our Schools Abroad vary greatly depending on the specific country in which a program is located. Our staff from the Office of International Programs will provide School-specific information to students and parents as it becomes available. They continue to monitor the rapidly changing situation on the ground in each of our sites.
International Students and Scholars
- Maintaining Your U.S. Visa Status: U.S. government agencies recently issued guidance regarding COVID-19 adjustments to academic programs and maintenance of visa status. The guidance allows for greater flexibility than usual. International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) will provide more information via a separate email to our international populations.
Limitations and Cancellations
- Group Gatherings: Effective immediately for this week, group gatherings on campus are limited to no more than 120 participants.
- Spring Athletic Events and Practices: Effective 10 p.m. tonight, we are suspending all spring athletic activities, including practices and home and away games, until further notice.
- No College-Sponsored Travel: Effective immediately, there will be no college-sponsored travel of any kind, including trips by athletic teams and clubs; faculty and staff in-person participation in conferences; and other engagements.
- No Visitors: Effective immediately, no visitors, including prospective students, alumni, speakers, job applicants, performing artists, or members of the larger community will be permitted on campus. To the extent possible, visits and meetings will need to be conducted remotely.
- We are sure you have questions: We will keep updating our FAQs. Please send your questions to [email protected].
- Changes to Dining Services Operations: This week, we will announce changes to how dining services will operate until spring break begins. The changes will decrease the number of students congregating at any one time in the dining halls.
- Health and Wellness Education: Staff will be in the dining halls this week reviewing hand washing and sanitizing skills, giving away self-care kits, sharing cold and flu data, and making sanitizing boxes available for cell phones and keys.
This is a lot to take in. We are aware that the impact on everyone—students, faculty, and staff—will be great. However, our top priority is the health and welfare of the entire Middlebury community, and to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19. We are taking these actions now, as disruptive as they might be, to lessen the risk of facing greater challenges and consequences in the future. We are confident that this is the best course forward in support of you and our academic mission.
We will continue to provide regular updates on how we are responding to COVID-19. Given how fluid the situation is, we may need to adjust this plan as necessary. We know that there are a variety of opinions as to how communities might respond to the spread of coronavirus. We are making decisions in real time in a rapidly evolving situation. Please visit our resources page, and review our FAQs, which are being regularly updated here.
To our students and faculty, we are committed to seeing you through this semester and we are going to support you in every way we can. There will be many bumps along the way. We know that this might be disappointing news, especially as you were looking forward to the many events and activities already scheduled for the spring.
To our staff, who every day do such remarkable work on behalf of this institution, we are here for you and will work with you to navigate the coming weeks and months. We know that your support keeps the campus vibrant, and we will be communicating with you closely and regularly in the coming days. We will soon let you know about new remote work policies for those who may be able to work remotely, and for those who have health risks (or family members with risk factors). Please know we will work with you to provide necessary support.
I want to acknowledge everyone on our staff who has worked tirelessly over the weekend to assess the situation and how best to fulfill our academic mission while reducing risk. We will be back in touch with more logistical information tomorrow.
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We live in a world driven by photographs and images – the rise of digital self-portraits, or ‘selfies’, which saturate numerous social media profiles online are a testament to this obsession.
But imagine for a moment if you couldn’t recognise your own face or the faces of your loved ones? How would that change the way you lived and your relationships?
For those living with prosopagnosia, not recognising those closest to them like spouses and children can be an everyday reality. While this normally occurs in the most extreme of cases, prosopagnosics often have difficulty recognising faces and people that they have encountered many times.
Here are some facts about prosopagnosia:
- Prosopagnosia is a combination of the Greek words for face (proson) and impairment (agnosia).
- Also called ‘facial blindness’ prosopagnosia is an impairment in the recognition of faces
- It is often accompanied by other recognition impairments like place recognition, car recognition facial expression recognition etc.
- Prosopagnosia can create serious social problems.
- Prospagnosics often have difficulty recognizing family members, close friends and even themselves.
- While the impairment dates back to antiquity, the term prosopagnosia was first coined in 1947.
- One of the telltale signs of prosopagnosia is a reliance on non-facial information like hair, clothing, voice and other information.
- Interestingly, sufferers also complain they have trouble following storylines in films and TV shows as they cannot keep track of the identity of characters.
- Most cases documented can be traced back to some form of brain damage or trauma sustained in an injury or due to stroke and degenerative diseases.
- The prevalence of prosopagnosia is estimated at 2.5% of the educated Australian population.
- High-profile prosopagnosics include Jane Goodall, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Stephen Fry and Oliver Sacks.
If you have experienced a noticeable decline in your face recognition abilities, you should contact a neurologist immediately. Any sudden decline may indicate the existence of a condition that needs immediate attention.
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This post will explore how being born into a wealthy family affects your upbringing, and therefore how successful you become as you get older. It is often said that people born into wealthier families start with all the advantages in life, and I would like to explore what these advantages are. As well as this, I will also look at how it is possible to be born with less advantages but still become extremely successful.
How do people born into wealth have advantages?
Well first, you could look at their living situation. They will live in a very nice home with heating, a place to sleep, plenty of space to express themselves, and most likely a nice neighbourhood. This will make life more simple for them, as they have less to worry about and can focus on other things. They will also have access to food and fresh water, helping them to grow and maintain their health. A big thing will also be education, as children born into wealth may attend private schools, and easily be able to afford university with no stresses. Having this education can be vital into learning and growing as a person, as well as helping to gain access to high paying jobs and other opportunities later in life. Another way wealth aids is the allowance of failure. For example, if someone born into wealth is not able to get a job, or is kicked out of school, or can't get onto a university course, they still have their families money to fall back on. This could be getting given an opportunity to work with them, or even being given the money out right.
An example of this is Eddie Hearn, son of Barry Hearn. Barry Hearn became very wealthy as a British sports promoter and so Eddie grew up around a lot of wealth. While Eddie Hearn has now gone and made his own money, this came off of the back of his father. He has stated that he wasn't bothered and didn't try in school because he knew he was always just going to work for his dad, despite him being in one of the best schools in the country. He didn't need to use this advantage because he had another one to fall back on.
What are the disadvantages of not being born into wealth?
When you compare this to an individual who was not born into wealth, things are vastly different. They may not be able to afford heating, or even a roof over their head, let alone live in a nice neighbourhood. Food, clean water and clothes on their back is another thing they can find difficult to come by. This is something that can affect them massively, as they can turn to alternative measures to get money in order to survive. This can lead to them getting into bad situations, such as having to work from a very young age, stealing, or in some cases selling drugs. They may get in to the wrong crowds and start to turn away from things such as education, if this is something that is even an option for them in the first place. This is something that continues to increase, and be a problem for young people.
'In 2020/21, there were around 210,000 drug offences recorded by the police in England and Wales. This is 19% higher than 2019/20'.
So, how can you change this narrative and become a success story despite the unfortunate circumstances?
Despite bad circumstances, not all hope is lost. For those who still have access to education, this is something that could be very important. Trying to ignore other distractions and work through the education system can be beneficial. As well as this, in the UK, they will offer to give a student loan to help you through university. Any qualifications you can get may allow you to get a good job which you can build from. For those that don't have this access to education, there are still amazing success stories to take inspiration and belief from.
For example, Francis Ngannou was the UFC heavyweight champion of the world, and he came up from nothing in Cameroon. He was digging sand mines at the age of 10 and at the age of 26 he managed to illegally get to Spain, only to be put in prison for 2 months. Despite all of this he managed to become a refugee in France where he started his fighting career. He is now extremely wealthy and in a great position, even able to turn down a lucrative fight deal with the UFC just recently.
"I couldn't have a pen or a book". - Francis Ngannou
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Recognizing the capacity of municipalities to innovate
Do public administrations have the capacity to innovate socially? How can they overcome the complexity of bureaucratic systems so they can revisit ways of doing things that no longer work and explore new impact initiatives? And how can they address the major social and environmental challenges specific to their territories? Our guest presents public and social R&D as a means of activating, with communities, outcomes that are concrete, rapid, and sustainable.
Stéphane Vincent, founder and executive officer of La 27e Région, a public and social laboratory in Paris, works with local communities to transform themselves and help them build new forms of public action and services. He puts it well: “In R&D, the important thing is the ‘R’—but it’s also the ‘D’!” We don’t necessarily try to undertake decade-long studies through experimentation, nor do we seek to know everything before we start. Instead, we adopt an approach that allows us to generate long-term results as well as “quick wins”—in short, solutions that may be imperfect but that are sufficient to activate change.
It is by establishing this culture of experimentation and social and public R&D that we succeed in “moving the lines” and forging new solutions.
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A Dave Wrangler (TX) and DJ Alykhan (NY) tribute to one of the greatest musicians and artists to have ever walked the earth, Prince Rogers Nelson.
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of "Purple Rain," Houston mix master Dave Wrangler teams up with NY party rocker DJ Alykhan to present a seamless 90 minute production dubbed #PurpleLife. The mix includes 94 minutes of radio hits, cassette b-sides, 12" mixes and CD single rarities.
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Kelvin Krash Announces Debut Album ‘Harsh’ Alongside Brand New Single ‘Blue Wheels’
21 Jul 2023
Hailing from Willesden, North-West London, Kelvin Krash is a multi-talented musician, visual designer, producer, all-round multi-disciplinary mastermind; this week he has announced his debut album ‘Harsh’ alongside a brand new single in ‘Blue Wheels’.
With the new project ‘Harsh’ set to land on September 29th, Krash has confirmed two guest features from COUCOU CHLOE and none other than A$AP Rocky. ‘Blue Wheels’ comes in the form of a hyper pop infused joint, laced with atmospheric synths and a production heavy signature Krash sound, and sets the tone of the level of quality we are to receive on the upcoming album.
Speaking on the project, Krash says: “HARSH is based on my personal experiences of life – how harsh it can be, both in a good sense or a bad sense. Personal struggles, relationships with friends, family and loved ones. In the last few years my life has changed drastically, and I felt I needed to write down what it was like. It kind of became like therapy for me – every single song has a meaning.”
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Upgrading a stagnant offense was the Marlins’ top offseason priority. So the organization brought in four veterans with proven track records on the field and sterling reputations in the clubhouse.
The four combined to go 11-for-22 with seven RBIs and five runs scored on the night.
“We're taking the mindset [that] we want to win now,” said Joyce, who went 3-for-6 with two RBIs and a run scored. “I think we have the right components. Obviously, we've got some guys who play key roles coming back soon. I think we have the right personnel.
“We’ve got the right guys to not only help turn this organization around and win, but provide the experience, the leadership and anything we can give the younger guys.”
With ample early support, Pablo López, the club’s most dependable starter this year, gave up three unearned runs on six hits and two walks in five innings, lowering his ERA to 1.98.
By taking the series finale, the Marlins (12-11) won three of five against the defending World Series champions.
“They are world champions for a reason,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. “They just keep playing, and keep coming, and grinding out at-bats.”
With a month in the books in the abbreviated 60-game season, the Marlins are a youthful team growing up in a hurry. The organization is loaded with talented prospects and big leaguers with only a few years of experience.
Villar was acquired in a trade with the Orioles. Aguilar was claimed off waivers from the Rays, while Dickerson (nine-game hitting streak) and Joyce were free-agent additions.
“They're professional hitters,” said Berti, who went 2-for-5 with a homer. “They've done it before. They showed it again tonight, and countless nights, that they can still do it. We really feed off that.”
In the six-run fourth, the Marlins sent 11 to the plate against Austin Voth, who didn’t make it through the inning. Villar jumped on a first-pitch 91.6 mph fastball for an RBI single. Joyce was aggressive on a first-pitch slider, chipping in with a two-run single. Javy Guerra entered and Aguilar greeted him with a two-run double that had an exit speed of 104 mph. Dickerson capped a five-pitch at-bat with another RBI single.
“Each guy is different,” Mattingly said. “Matty Joyce jumps the first pitch. 'Agui' gets his after a numerous-pitch at-bat. There's not going to be one set approach. It's going to be individual battles and approaches for each guy, for their swing and what they want to hit.”
A difference between the veterans the Marlins added this year from the past few is they’re here to help win now and not serve as much as mentors in the clubhouse.
“I take a lot of pride helping the younger guys,” Joyce said. “And obviously, we want to win, too.
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Lumber, Commodities, and Inflation Fears
Key Points – Lumber, Commodities, and Inflation Fears
- Lumber Industry Expert Explanation
- Agricultural Commodity Trends
- Quelling Fears of Runaway Inflation
- 7 minute read
Lumber, Commodities, and Inflation Fears
In my last article, I discussed the dislocation between the supply chain and final demand brought on by pandemic lockdowns and the underestimation of the American consumer. I noted that the dislocation caused a dramatic increase in the prices of commodities of all kinds, especially lumber. I expressed that these inflationary pressures would likely be transitory and not the runaway inflation that some financial media speculated.
If recent events are any indication, and I believe they are, we may already be seeing the end of this inflationary trend and the beginning of a return to more normal prices. I’m going to focus a lot on lumber in this article. However, I am also discussing the big three agricultural commodities we farm in the Midwest: corn, wheat, and soybeans.
Industry Experts on Supply & Demand Anomaly
You’ve heard me explain why the dislocation in lumber supply and demand expectations got so bad. So now, I’ll share the perspective of a lumber industry expert and insider. I ran across an article from March 31st of this year on www.probuilder.com. It was written by a gentleman named Sean Tighe, SVP of purchasing for Lumbermen’s Merchandising Corporation (LMC), based in Wayne, Pa. He started at LMC in 1994 as a lumber buyer and has traded every lumber species in North America. You can read his entire article here if you want. I’ll share the pertinent pieces, but it’s well worth the 10-minute read. The story’s first sentence alludes to just how crazy things have gotten since the beginning of last year. Sean opens this way.
“Those of us in the lumber and building materials (LBM) industry can recall moments when we’ve uttered, “I’ve never seen anything like this,” when referring to a particular market dynamic. I can say with confidence that the market conditions of 2020 and early 2021 are examples of a supply chain and pricing environment most of us have truly never encountered.”
Disruption and Inflation No One Predicted
When industry insiders are caught off guard by something, you can bet everyone else was too. If the supply chain disruption were only in lumber, that would be one thing, but it’s not. It’s everywhere. Try to buy a new pickup, or boat, or appliances. You might find something, but it is not likely to be what you would choose under different circumstances. And the shortages are all caused by basically the same thing that happened in the lumber industry; a severe underestimation of near-term demand. Here’s what happened in lumber, according to Sean.
“In January and February of 2020, the price of lumber and panels began to fall due to an expectation within the LBM industry of waning demand and that inventories were sufficient.”
“A month later, in March 2020, COVID-19 threw a wrench into everything, causing uncertainty across all industries. Notably and reasonably, LBM manufacturers across North America took cues from the declining prices and slowing demand of the previous two months. They determined that those factors would continue for the foreseeable future as the pandemic shut down or slowed construction activity.”
“What they didn’t factor, and could not have foreseen, was that homeowners now forced to work from home began an incredible surge in repair and remodeling projects to create at-home workspaces or extend and improve outdoor living spaces—a dynamic that set the stage for an unexpected boom in demand for a variety of LBM products.”
Sudden Surge in Demand for Single-Family Dwellings
He goes on in the article to bring up the other shoe that no one saw dropping in 2020, which was the mass exodus from multi-family housing to single-family dwellings with more space and privacy. I wrote about this extensively in COVID-19 and the Real Estate Market, published in August of last year. The article discusses the exodus eliciting from fear of being too close to others carrying the coronavirus. I also noted that the departure intensified in the aftermath of the rioting and looting that followed the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis. Those riots occurring in the urban core of major cities caused the young people who had moved to those areas to be closer to the action to rethink whether living in the urban center was a good idea. They overwhelmingly voted with their feet.
Price Spikes Cause Inflation Fear
These events all conspired together to cause the most violent price spike in lumber we’ve ever seen. And again, lumber is just a proxy for almost every commodity imaginable. They were all affected. These price spikes have caused countless people to speculate about the prospect of runaway inflation coming permanently to the shores of the U.S. and setting up a very unwelcome and costly camp in our stores and wallets.
I would be stretching the truth if I told you that the possibility never crossed my mind. I’ve given that thought more space in my head than it deserves. Yet, it’s easy to understand why people get so worked up about this, especially when you see the meteoric price inflation in charts, rather than just hearing numbers on a news report or wincing at the thought of paying $8.52 for a 2 X 4 at Home Depot that was $2 last year.
Historically High Prices
So, let’s take a look. The following charts are from Trading Economics. They have a wealth of information available to anyone interested in taking a deep dive into all things economic. If you are so inclined, check it out. You can spend HOURS there! And, to the spouses of those who are so inclined, my apologies. Just check the computer room before filing a missing person’s report because they are probably there.
Figure 1 | Source: Trading Economics
As you can see above in Figure 1, lumber went from less than $400 per 1000 board feet a year ago to its peak on May 7th of nearly $1700 per 1000 board feet in less than 12 months. That kind of increase in lumber prices has never happened before, ever. The cost of lumber quadrupling caused people to believe that we were in for runaway hyperinflation like that of Venezuela or the Weimar Republic of Germany in the early 1920s. Mercifully, the run-up is over, and prices are coming back down.
Figure 2 | Source: Trading Economics
Figure 2 shows the actual percentage of increase in lumber prices over the same timeframe. The increase was more than 400%. It’s key to remember that even though prices of anything can rise exponentially as a percentage of their starting price, they can only fall by 100% before they get to zero. As of June 6, 2021, lumber prices have fallen over 40% from their recent peak and now set about 175% above where they were 12 months ago. Forecasters from BMO expect the prices to crash further, calling for another 60% drop from where we are today, by the end of next year or sooner, which would put the price somewhere in the $400 per 1000 board feet range. You know, normal.
Lumber Returning to Normal
Figure 3 | Source: Trading Economics
Normal. That is what the next couple of charts shows us. The first chart, Figure 3, shows the price trend line for the last 12 months. Prices Crashing through that trend line (which would normally indicate support for prices) confirms a break and that prices are heading lower.
Figure 4 | Source: Trading Economics
In Figure 4, the trend line shows how far prices could fall; looking back over ten years of price history. Look at the trend line in that chart and you’ll see support for lumber prices doesn’t show up until they fall to around $600. That’s the support line based on the recent record highs. However, once the support line breaks, which may be soon, we could very well see prices in the $300 to $400 per 1000 board feed range. Historically, that is where they’ve tended to stay.
Figure 5 | Source: Trading Economics
Figure 6 | Source: Trading Economics
These charts above (Figure 5 and Figure 6) show what the folks at BMO are thinking and illustrate why they think it.
Hoarding Contributes to Price Spike
The Wall Street Journal published an article Turning Hoarders Into Sellers, on June 15th. The article discussed inflated lumber prices and revealed an additional cause for the price spike: hoarding. Of course! First, it was toilet paper, then gasoline, now lumber. I should have known. The author, Ryan Dezember, noted that during the run-up in prices, “wood was hoarded by builders, retailers, and others worried about running out of material during a construction season set into overdrive by low mortgage rates and federal stimulus payments”.
He quotes Mike Wisnefski, former lumber trader and now CEO of MaterialsXchange, an online marketplace, in the article. Mike said, “Everyone was buying more than they needed, there was this fear of lack of availability.” Now, those same people are flooding the market with “shadow inventory” according to Mr. Wisnefski. These are generally big buyers, such as home builders and truss fabricators who are now selling their inventory. And that’s not the only selling going on.
According to the same article, Weyerhaeuser, PotlachDeltic, and Rayonier, executives have recently engaged in selling their companies’ stock at levels that haven’t been seen in quite some time. Ben Silverman, Director of Research at InsiderScore, believes this selling indicates that these company executives know that peak lumber prices are behind us.
Agricultural Commodity Inflation
As I alluded to at the outset of this article, lumber wasn’t the only commodity to experience a sharp increase in price in a short amount of time. Let’s briefly look at what has happened to those agricultural commodities I mentioned, corn, wheat, and soybeans.
Figure 7 | Source: Trading Economics
Fig. 8 | Source: Trading Economics
Figure 9 | Source: Trading Economics
Fig. 10 | Source: Trading Economics
Figure 11 | Source: Trading Economics
Fig. 12 | Source: Trading Economics
Above, I’ve included two charts per commodity (Figures 7-12). They show a one-year price trend and a longer-term price trend. The historical volatility in these commodities requires a longer-term historical trend to get an idea of what is likely. Prices were so elevated ten years ago that the 10-year price trend line is deflationary and not necessarily probable. That is the reason these trend lines are for more extended periods.
Note that, except for corn, which is just below the 1-year trend line, these have reversed dramatically from their early May peaks, have broken their 1-year support lines, and have a long way to fall before they reach the support of the long term trend line. Many things outside usual supply and demand forces affect the price of commodities, so they’re typically more volatile short term. However, the prices don’t stay elevated for extended periods for the same reasons. We’ll see them come back to earth, and sooner rather than later.
Table 1 | Source: TD Ameritrade
Table 2 | Source: TD Ameritrade
TD Ameritrade published their forecast for a basket of commodities seen in Tables 1 and 2 above. Though their view is not as favorable as to where the bottom is, it aligns with what we’re seeing. This isn’t what the fear mongers are trying to convince you it is. Instead, it is a transitory effect of the unintended consequences of supply chain decisions made with the best intentions but made without enough foresight.
Inflation Less Than Expected
When you hear reports about the inflation rates we saw in March, April, or May, think about what you’ve seen in these charts. The peak of the price inflation has passed, and the inflation numbers that the media will report for June will be substantially less than “expected.” I always find it entertaining to hear how “surprised” the “experts” are by economic data. Either they’re not good at their jobs, they aren’t experts, or they didn’t stay at a Holiday Inn Express. Something!
All this is not to say that you won’t be treated to more hyperinflation hysteria because you undoubtedly will be. Just ignore it. It intends to elicit a response in you to do or buy something as protection, or a hedge, against said impending hyperinflation. You know. Like buy bitcoin, buy gold, buy silver, buy commodities (I kid you not, I saw this one) buy my snake oil.
By the end of the year, my guess is this will be nothing more than a bad memory if anyone remembers it at all. Given the length of our collective memory, not many will. And, if it is not going to affect you by the end of the year, you shouldn’t worry about it in the present. Our economy is an incredibly resilient and robust machine that has, does, and will always find a way to correct itself and its temporary imbalances. It is a beautiful thing!
Have a wonderful week, and don’t pay any attention to the inflation hucksters.
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On average, vacation apartments in Katowice typically cost around $54 per night. Search to see the apartments that we have in Katowice and the prices for your selected dates.
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As of October 2023, there are 608 operators available to choose from for hotels in Katowice.
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- What is the National Baking Company Foundation STEM Enhancement Scholarship Fund Programme (NBCF)/Building Out Our Stem Teachers (BOOST) Programme?
The National Baking Company Foundation STEM Enhancement Scholarship Fund was established through Agreement with The University of the West Indies, Mona (Faculty of Science and Technology) and the National Baking Company Foundation in March 2021. The programme was officially launched on April 27, 2021. The overall objective of the programme is to enhance STEM education in Jamaica by providing a continuous stream of quality science and mathematics teachers through an innovative ‘back-end’ incentivized scholarship programme that entails ‘Building Out Our Stem Teachers’ (BOOST). It is anticipated that the programme will be implemented through a 6-year pilot. The programme also has the objective of encouraging students to see giving back to their country as a noble and viable option at the beginning of their career.
- Why was the Programme Implemented?
- STEM competencies are needed to BOOST Jamaica’s development agenda.
- There is a dire need to BOOST the STEM teacher cohort in Jamaica.
- A revolving cohort of the best STEM graduates is one way to BOOST the number of STEM teachers available.
- This innovative ‘back-end incentivized’ Private Sector/UWI scholarship can BOOST the students’ resume, BOOST the Private Sector’s image as a supporter of STEM, and BOOST our nation’s development potential.
- Are other stakeholders involved in the Programme?
The programme is being executed in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities and Education, The University of the West Indies, Mona , The Office of Student Financing, The University of the West Indies, Mona, The Mico University College, Students’ Loan Bureau, Jamaica Teaching Council, National Education Inspectorate, The American Friends of Jamaica, Digicel Foundation, NCB Foundation and the Chemical Medical and Scientific Supplies Limited.
- Is the programme open to international students?
The programme is only applicable to students of Jamaican nationality.
- What is the eligibility requirement for the programme?
- Registered student in the Faculty of Science and Technology or Faculty of Humanities and Education in their final semester pursing one of the following degrees:
- BSc (science/math major)
- BSc (science/math with education major)
- BSc ( science/math with education minor)
- BEd (education with science/math major)
- Applicants should have a Degree GPA equal to 2.5 or above.
- When is the application period?
Applications period: May 1 - May 31.
- How can I apply for the programme?
To apply for the programme an Application Form, two Referee's Reports, an unofficial copy of your UWI transcript, curriculum vitae and your passport-like digital photograph should be submitted to the following submission link. The forms can be accessed by visiting the following links:
- Explain the application process.
- A cohort of the best 10 applicants will be selected after the interview process and awarded the scholarships for the given year. Three of the spaces will be reserved for Math students, provided that there are students that meet the qualifying standard. If there are no Math students that meet the qualifying standard, the places will go to Science students.
- Scholarship winners will be placed in a high school with a need to teach their subject specialty in the school year immediately following completion of their degree. Schools may wish to interview the cohort to determine the best fit.
- What are the key benefits of the programme?
- The scholarship is valued at the cost of one year’s tuition in the Faculty of Science and Technology, UWI, Mona (2020 value of $300,000). The first year’s scholarship will become payable at the end of July, after completion of the first year of teaching. If the awardee has a student loan with the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) the scholarship will be applied directly to the loan balance.
- The scholar in addition may receive an ‘incentive payment’ of $500,000 for exceptional performance, which is given at the end of each year completed in teaching.
- The scholarship is in addition to any regular pay the scholar would have received.
- The scholarship can be renewed for, up to, two additional years.
- The scholarship will benefit the scholars by providing work experience, offering networking opportunities, and providing a rewarding experience.
- How can I learn more about the programme?
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The Court of Appeal has today dismissed Finance and Business Training (FBT)’s appeal against HMRC’S refusal to recognise its university standard courses as being entitled to the education exemption from VAT.
Article 132 of the Principal VAT Directive requires Member States to exempt a number of specified types of education, including university education. However, the education has to be provided either by bodies governed by public law “or by other organisations recognised by the Member State concerned as having similar objects”. The UK has exempted education provided by universities and “any college, institution, school or hall of such a university”.
FBT was a profit-making enterprise which largely provided non-university level financial and business training. However, it also provided a number of Masters Courses under a validation agreement with the University of Wales. FBT argued before the First-tier Tribunal that it acted as a college of the University when providing the Masters courses and that they were therefore exempt from VAT. The FTT and the Upper Tribunal rejected that argument.
Before the Court of Appeal, FBT argued that the EU Law principle of fiscal neutrality required the UK to exempt its university-level courses on the basis that FBT was entitled to be recognised as an eligible body when supplying those courses, even though it did not have that status when supplying non-university courses. It argued that fiscal neutrality was breached because other eligible bodies benefitted from such treatment. It also argued that it was being discriminated against because it was a commercial provider, contrary to Case C-319/12 MDDP, that Parliament had failed to implement the Sixth Directive and that the domestic implementation breached the principle of legal certainty. FBT asserted a directly effective right to exemption, the precise scope of which it was claimed could only be determined by the CJEU.
However, the Court of Appeal agreed with HMRC that, in this context, fiscal neutrality did not simply require that the services provided (university education) be the same, but also that the suppliers have similar objects. Article 132 PVD gave Member States power to determine whether a body had similar objects to a body governed by public law and the UK had exercised that power in an EU law compliant manner by requiring colleges and halls of universities to be integrated into the universities’ activities – and therefore to be imbued with their objects – in order to be regarded as having “similar objects”.
FBT could not bring itself within that group as it could not show that it was an integrated part of the University of Wales. It only had a short-term relationship with the University, its relationship was one of partnership and not integration and FBT also had other activities which did not involve the University. The relationship was not close enough.
The Court of Appeal declined FBT’s request for a reference to the Court of Justice and refused permission to appeal to the Supreme Court. | <urn:uuid:eed9f29e-3b4a-48c2-b7fc-7464aff91104> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.monckton.com/court-of-appeal-dismisses-challenge-to-vat-education-exemption/ | 2023-10-04T20:24:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.980868 | 590 |
How We Explore the Options for Better Markets
Visionary Economists in Dialogue
In the Fall of 2020 a series of public online dialogues will be organized with visionary economists who in recent years have written books or have otherwise been involved in “rethinking capitalism” or “rethinking economics”; What are their ideas about the market of the future?
Think Tank of Young Economists
A Future Generations Think Tank will undertake various activities to gain input and produce a report.
Essay Contest for Students & Young Scholars
Master students and young scholars are invited submit their ideas on a sustainable and just market economy for Europe in the shape of an essay. Two prizes of €1.500 each are available. A selection of the best essays received will be published on both this consultation website and on the Moral Markets portal.
Open Invitation to Submit a Viewpoint
Representatives from society at large (business sector, social and environmental movements, individuals and organizations/associations) are invited to give input, and/or report on practices and innovations that have already proven their value as ingredients of the economy of the future. A selection of viewpoints received will be published on both this consultation website and on the Moral Markets portal.
Final Consultation Report
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Case Number: 22-cv-1466
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Daniel Frederick Thornton and Marjories Kaye, Jr.
Description: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania civil litigation lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant for
breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, inevitable disclosure of confidential and proprietary information, as well as for violations of the Pennsylvania Uniform Trade Secrets Act, 12 Pa. Cons. Stat. §§ 5301 et seq., and the Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1831, et seq. These claims stem from Harris's employment at and termination from Syzygy and his employment thereafter by Sherpa 6, an alleged competitor.
Upon filing the complaint, Syzygy moved for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction to
prevent Harris from working for Sherpa 6 in violation of his operating agreement with Syzygy. The court denied the request for a temporary restraining order.
Following an expedited discovery schedule, the court held an evidentiary hearing on Syzygy's motion for a preliminary injunction to enforce the operating agreement and to enjoin Harris from continuing his employment with Sherpa 6. The court now makes the following findings of fact and conclusions of law pursuant to Rule 52 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
To obtain a preliminary injunction, a moving party must establish: “(1) a reasonable probability of eventual success in the litigation, and (2) that it will be irreparably injured . . . if relief is not granted.” Reilly v. City of Harrisburg, 858 F.3d 173, 176 (3d Cir. 2017). In addition, the district court must also consider, when relevant, “(3) the possibility of harm to other interested persons from the grant or denial of the injunction, and (4) the public interest.” Id. The first factor requires that the moving party make a “showing significantly better than negligible” that it can win on the merits. Id. at 179. It does not have to establish that its ultimate success is “more likely than not.” Id. As for the second factor, the moving party must show “that it is more likely than not to suffer irreparable harm in the absence of preliminary relief.” Id.
Once the moving party meets the threshold for the first two factors, the court must balance all four factors in deciding whether to grant a preliminary injunction. Id. at 176. “District courts have the freedom to fashion preliminary equitable relief so long as they do so by ‘exercising their sound discretion.'” Id. at 178-79 (quoting Winter v. Nat. Res. Def. Council, Inc., 555 U.S. 7, 24 (2008)).
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Arike Ogunbowale always knew she wanted to play in the WNBA, so she is still pinching herself that she gets to pursue her dream every day. The athlete entered the league in 2019, and from there, she made a name for herself as part of the Dallas Wings.
"I was going to play basketball anyway; this is what I love to do. Being able to be one of the top players in the league and be successful in my short career has been really cool, and I want to keep excelling," the 26-year-old exclusively tells Morning Honey, adding that she's "excited" for what's to come.
"It's only gotten better every single year in my five years, and with this team right now, we can go as far as we want to, so I'm definitely excited for the future of the team," she shares.
As the leading shooting guard for the Dallas Wings, Ogunbowale had a successful 2023 season, and she's not stopping anytime soon. "It was a huge step up from last year, and we did many things we said we wanted to do at the beginning of the season. We said we wanted to be a top four team, which we are, and have a good chance to have a good run in the playoffs, which we hope to do soon," she notes.
The Wisconsin native says one of the ways she's hopefully inspiring others is that she's "authentically myself."
"Just being a role model for those girls, especially in sports, and showing them that you can do anything a man can do. I want to show them that you can be successful and that anything is possible," she states.
When Ogunbowale has downtime, she is passionate about empowering the youth and making a positive impact in the world.
"Being a professional athlete, young kids might think it's hard to reach you or contact you, so I try to talk to the kids before or after the games whenever I can, just so they can see that their dreams are attainable. I want to send the message that we're down to earth and we're just like them. We're just like you and we came from where you are, so just trying to be present so they know it's attainable," she explains, adding that it feels good to give back.
"God put you in a position that not everybody's blessed to be in, so you don't want to just keep all your talents to yourself. You have to use your platform. It's always good to give back because everyone has been in a position where we needed somebody’s support, so it's definitely good to reciprocate that when you get the chance," she adds.
As for what's next, Ogunbowale wants to do be recognized as an elite athlete.
"I really want to do things for my community. I want to do a lot with my career, but when it comes to basketball, I definitely want to play as long as I can and hopefully go down in the books as one of the top players to play in the league," she says, adding that she hopes to win a WNBA championship one day.
Over the years, Ogunbowale has evolved mentally "more than anything."
"Basketball-wise, you get better every year, hopefully with training, but just mentally learning the ins and outs of the game and learning the mental part of what it takes to be a great player. For me, it’s not just basketball. A lot of the game is off the court, and mentally how you prepare yourself," she says.
In five to 10 years, Hopefully, Ogunbowale hopes to have a "championship under my belt, maybe an MVP, an Olympic gold medal, and many more successful years in the league." | <urn:uuid:b9b9a716-f16f-43c8-acc7-3dc1d4187f78> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.morninghoney.com/p/exclusive-wnba-icon-arike-ogunbowale-role-model-young-girls-anything-possible | 2023-10-04T20:10:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.988273 | 790 |
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Gardening with Kids — Ten Ways to Get Them Involved
According to Savoie-Roskos et al. (2017), children exposed to gardening will increase their intake of fruits and vegetables. We’re sure that sentence alone will increase your chances of getting your child involved in gardening!
Check out these ideas for getting kids involved with gardening:
Give your kids their own space to garden
A small corner of an existing garden or even a few pots will do. It will also be an excellent way for them to learn to be responsible and proud of their hard work!
Encourage them to get creative with their garden design
Allow them to choose their own plants and arrange them however they like. They can even create some faces or other designs with potted plants or garden plants.
Seek out a communal garden
This is great for if you live in a city, if you don’t have the space in your yard, or if you live in a flat or apartment with no gardening space or balcony.
Create a pizza garden
Kids love pizza, so what could be more fun than growing their toppings? Some possibilities are tomatoes, peppers, onions, and herbs. Once everything is ready to harvest, you can let the kids make the pizzas with their own homegrown toppings!
Choose age-appropriate projects
Younger children can try planting flowers in a pot or growing a few vegetables in a small plot; older children can help with more complicated tasks like building a raised garden bed or starting a compost bin.
Let them get dirty
Gardening is an excellent opportunity for kids to get their hands dirty and explore the natural world. A little dirt might also be a good way for us parents to work on other responsibilities with kids—like washing hands.
Make a scarecrow
This is a classic gardening activity that kids usually love. Get some old clothes and stuff them with straw, hay, or old rags. For the head and frame, check out some of the videos on YouTube on how to make a simple scarecrow. Then help the kids dress the scarecrow and prop him up in the garden. You can explain to your kids why it will be a good idea to keep certain animals away from their plants and turn the scarecrow creation into a wonderful learning experience.
Make it a team effort
Gardening is more fun when it’s done together. Help your children with the heavy lifting and let them take charge of the watering and weeding. They can also be part of the entire project—planning, prioritizing what needs to be planted first and overseeing the care of the plants. You are now working on essential executive functioning skills in a fun manner!
Celebrate the kids’ gardening efforts with a garden party
Invite some friends over and have a picnic lunch in the garden. The kids can play games and enjoy being outdoors.
Record your efforts
It is always a wonderful experience to look back at memories created together. If you take “before and after” photos, you can add these to a memory book so your kids can share their creations with family and friends.
Gardening is a great way to spend time with your children and instill a love for nature in them. With a bit of patience and guidance, your children will be able to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor.
Savoie-Roskos, M. R., Wengreen, H., & Durward, C. (2017). Increasing fruit and vegetable intake among children and youth through gardening-based interventions: A systematic review. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 117(2), 240–250. | <urn:uuid:d065228a-f663-4703-883d-8f6cc6da8388> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.moshikids.com/articles/gardening-with-kids-ten-ways-to-get-them-involved/ | 2023-10-04T19:09:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.937188 | 759 |
Mick Schumacher , son of the multiple world champion Michael Schumacher, had its rough debut Formula 4 this weekend. Mick crashed his car to 160 km / h during preseason testing fortunately no physical consequences for the pilot.
L I fter the first signs that now placed Mick Schumacher aboard a Formula 4 for this season, joining the team Van Amersfoort Racing took official. Schumacher, son of multiple champion of Formula 1 Michael Schumacher share the computer with another pilot illustrious name as Newley Harrison, son of the chief designer of Red Bull, Adrian Newley who will compete at his side.
However, his debut F4 was not as surely expected, since during the first days of testing carried out on the circuit Lausitzring , the young German driver suffered an accident while traveling at 160 kilometers per hour . Schumacher, 15-year-old left the track with the car of the Dutch team during the development of the first pre-season test.
Luckily I do not suffer wounds, which already thinking about his official debut will happen in the Oschersleben next April 24. Fritz Van Amersfoort , team manager for his part said that Schumacher is a newcomer who is the beginning of his career, so he still has a lot of learning ahead and Mick has a great desire to do so.
The team members are the same as last year participated in Formula 3 Max Vertstappen, who this season and has its seat in Formula 1. In turn, his father, Jos Verstappen was teammate Michael Schumacher in the team Benetton during 1994.
The cars of ADAC Formel 4 feature a carbon fiber chassis developed by Tatuus and Abarth 414 TF engine 1.4-liter turbo, which produces 160 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm. With its weight of 570 kilograms, can develop 250 kph . | <urn:uuid:306671da-1dd1-4bb1-9b54-a3f980ea1856> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mostreliablecarbrands.com/scare-for-mick-schumacher-on-his-debut-in-formula-4/ | 2023-10-04T20:18:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.964786 | 395 |
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