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Project: Installation of Condensed Aerosol Fire Suppression in HV Transformer and Switch Rooms
Client: The Bristol Port Company – Avonmouth Docks
Service: Condensed Aerosol Fire Suppression
Mechanically operated Gas Suppression System were unsafe for the following reasons:
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The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society-British Columbia is applauding the BC budget committee’s recommended increase of funding for BC parks.
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Proposed increase of funding for BC parks lauded
Published 3:57 PDT, Mon August 24, 2020
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society-British Columbia (CPAWS-BC), is celebrating the provincial budget committee’s recommendation report which advocates for an increase to the BC Parks budget.
Last Friday, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services (the budget committee) released their Report on the Budget 2021 Consultation. The committee recommends to:
Increase operational funding for BC parks and recreation sites and trails to support staffing, monitoring and enforcement, maintenance, land management planning, oversight of public health and safety, and recreational infrastructure and services, including promoting and supporting volunteer efforts.
“We are thrilled to see this recommendation from the bi-partisan budget committee which recognizes the deep need for system-wide upgrades to BC’s beloved but beleaguered parks,” says Tori Ball, CPAWS-BC terrestrial campaigner. “Decades worth of underfunding is catching up with our parks, and the cracks in the system are showing.”
The BC Parks budget remained stagnant for decades while the system grew in size and demand of outdoor experiences soared. Compared to the 1980s, the BC parks budget and staffing levels have suffered a 90 percent decrease. The agency’s budget saw a modest increase after the BC Parks Future Strategy was released in 2016 yet fell again in the recent 2020 budget.
“The BC government has added $8.1 million this year as part of their efforts to address increased use during the pandemic, but this cannot cover the years of neglected infrastructure, unmonitored illegal activities and overflowing parking lots that have plagued the system for over a decade,” explained Ball. “Parks and protected areas are seeing a record number of visitors this year, and this is only from domestic tourism. We need to fix these problems before international tourism returns and we have to shut areas down because we didn't prepare for the additional pressure.”
CPAWS-BC recommends that the BC Parks budget be increased by $60 million, and that parks and protected areas be used as a key driving force for economic growth and recovery during and post-pandemic.
“We are hopeful that BC parks will see a $60 million increase in the 2021 BC budget,” continued Ball. “Outdoor experiences have been critical to the health and wellbeing of people throughout the pandemic, and support economic recovery for communities across the province. This will continue to ring true as people prepare for further lockdowns and distancing measures as part of the second wave of the pandemic this fall.” | <urn:uuid:bbdbc0ad-ec14-4014-a1ab-9d84c8b0297a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.richmondsentinel.ca/article-detail/8650/proposed-increase-of-funding-for-bc-parks-lauded | 2023-10-04T19:44:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.952274 | 582 |
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A: Oh, no! I'm locked out again.
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Fighters clinch medal haul at Pan Am Kung Fu Championships
Bermuda’s athletes did the island proud competing at the Pan American Kung Fu Championships in Ontario, Canada, at the weekend.
The team of Garon Wilkinson, Kaelin Cox, Talia Iris, Errin Cann, Krista Dyer, Kallan Todd, Tristan Robinson, Harrison Selkirk, Geraldine Sidders, Tristan Burgess, Che Beane, Enzi Johnston, Muryah Swan, Quennel Robinson, Jonathan Trott and Cole Durham came away from the event with an impressive 20 medals, including four gold, competing in the various disciplines.
Cox led the charge with three gold medals and a bronze with Dyer and Quennel Robinson securing the island’s remaining golds.
Wilkinson, the Bermuda Sanshou Association president, Cann and Iris were the remaining team members achieving multiple podium finishes.
Wilkinson overcame a hamstring injury to claim a pair of bronze medals while Cann secured silver and bronze and Iris two silver medals.
Swan, Todd, Sidders, Tristan Robinson and Selkirk all captured silver while Beane, Johnston and Trott came away with bronze medals.
“Overall, I was extremely pleased with the team,” an elated Wilkinson told The Royal Gazette. “In the forms we all medalled, which is fantastic.
“You always want to go back home with something, so it is nice to medal, and it was just strong performances across the board.”
Bermuda’s athletes had their work cut competing against formidable opponents.
“Divisions were competitive because it was not just the Pan American Championships,” Wilkinson added. “They had open competitors mixed in with it, so divisions were stacked with a good number of competitors, and we fared well.”
Led by captains Cox and Dyer, the local contingent held their own competing in Traditional Kung Fu, Wushu San Da and Wushu Taolu at the event that took place at the Markham Pan Am Centre from August 3 to 6.
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Our guest this week is the third in a series of 3 Episodes featuring different approaches to running therapy. This is the perfect one to wrap up our series, because it has components of partner running (empathy runs), as well as opportunity to work through William Pullen's Dynamic Running Therapy on one's own. A Therapist who values and has studied philosophy and psychology, and applies many key aspects of mindfulness to his work. DRT can be used in so many ways, many of which we discuss in this episode. Furthermore, this movement therapy is incredibly accessible through the free app he has developed, as well as his book/interactive workbook "Running with Mindfulness: Dynamic Running Therapy to Improve Low-Mood, Anxiety, Stress and Depression". It has been called a radically simple approach combining elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, relational philosophy and exercise.
We discuss why it is ideal for individuals that want to deepen their running practice, and get more in touch with themeselves and their emotions through self-introspection questions. Pullen's voice navigates us in this episode, but also he does so even more eloquently through his App for each area of therapy, an explanation and guidance. Movement and getting moving is especially valuable to those that are dealing with any difficult emotions such as self esteem issues, anger, stress, depression or anxiety on a regular basis. There is also a healthy relationship practice, which deals with questions together through "empathy runs", in which a couple/pair practices active listening and deep sharing in organized turns. Pullen developed DRT to "bring the mind into perfect harmony with the body through the healing experience of mindful running". Channeling running energy into personal change in all aspects of our life is made both simple and effective by this insightful step-by-step process, developed through years of therapy and mindfulness practice. In everything we do, he encourages us to just get moving, make small changes and positive results will naturally flow from them. His guidance has helped countless people to do so, and his story is both uplifting and inspiring! Please visit his website and see the following videos to gain some perspective on the work, and give the app a try:
His Therapy page, where he explains more about methods and types of therapy offered: http://
His TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/
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Mastering foreign languages has numerous advantages, such as expanding one’s understanding of different cultures, facilitating international work environments, and providing an additional asset in life. Language proficiency is also highly valued in terms of employability, making it a valuable addition to one’s CV. While English remains the dominant language in the hospitality industry, there are other languages that can greatly benefit prospective employees. Spanish, German, French, Mandarin, Russian, and Arabic are among the most useful languages to learn for those interested in hospitality and business.
Spanish, in particular, holds great importance due to its widespread usage across various countries. Apart from Spain, Spanish is spoken in Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and even as a significant minority language in Andorra, Belize, Gibraltar, and the United States.
Mandarin, which belongs to a group of Chinese dialects known as Sinitic, holds a significant position in the linguistic landscape. With approximately one billion people speaking Mandarin as their first language, it stands as the most widely spoken language globally. The sheer number of Mandarin speakers highlights its importance as a means of communication with a substantial portion of the world’s population.
Mandarin is officially recognized as a language in China, Singapore, and Taiwan, while it also has a recognized minority presence in Malaysia. Moreover, Mandarin-speaking diasporas are prevalent worldwide. Given China’s status as an emerging global power, many multinational companies are increasingly seeking individuals proficient in Mandarin. This language serves as a vital medium for commerce in numerous Asian countries. Proficiency in Mandarin opens doors to a plethora of career opportunities and higher-paying jobs.
Additionally, Mandarin ranks among the top three languages used by internet users, further emphasizing its significance in today’s digital age.
Russian, spoken by approximately 156 million people as their native language and an additional 60 million as a second language, holds the position of the 8th most spoken language worldwide. Recently, it has been ranked as the second most utilized language on the internet, highlighting its digital presence, and it is recognized as one of the six official languages of the United Nations.
Russian serves as an official language in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
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The Mandarin Immersion program at Orion has a rich tradition of participating in local Mandarin speech and poetry contests to help students practice their public speaking skills, express themselves creatively in Mandarin, and deepen their knowledge of Chinese culture.
More than 20% of our students have participated in the CTLAC Mandarin Speech Contest for the past several years. Each student wrote an essay on a topic of their choice, refined their speech in multiple drafts, and practiced their speech to fluency. We are so proud of our competitors, many of whom are not only non-native Mandarin speakers, but also speak other languages at home such as Spanish, Tongan, Turkish or French, while learning Mandarin in school. Public speaking is a valuable skill. Learning to speak with confidence in a foreign language is a very difficult challenge. All our student competitors succeeded in this difficult task. Check out some of our students' speeches below!
Alexis is fluent in both Spanish and English, the languages spoken at her home. Mandarin is not spoken by either of her parents. Despite this, Alexis independently decided to deliver a speech about her younger brother and the unique challenges and joys of growing up with a sibling.
Alexis' parents are constantly amazed by her progress in all her school subjects, including Mandarin, and they are grateful for the teachers and parent volunteers at the MI program. They understand that raising children takes the support of an entire community, and they are fortunate to have found theirs.
Clara is a second grader and has been part of the MI program since Kindergarten. Neither of her parents speak Mandarin at home but she has really loved learning a new language and a new culture. Clara's speech is about why she loves California. As she describes in her speech, one of the reasons she loves CA is because she gets to learn about all different cultures through school, through festivals in downtown Redwood City, and by learning her favorite language, Mandarin. We've been so blessed to have such amazing teachers and a wonderful, dedicated community that enables our child to thrive.
Tessa Lin is a 3rd grader at Orion Mandarin Immersion. With English being the primary language spoken at home with a Korean mom and a Taiwanese dad, Tessa took on a passion to learn Chinese at MI since kindergarten. She loves the learning opportunities and methods at Orion MI, and adores her teachers and friends. With ice skating being one of Tessa's other passions, she couldn't wait to share the unique history, sounds and feelings of skating on ice with everyone.
Cedar is a first grader in the MI program. Cedar enjoys learning Mandarin at school and he is fascinated by the Chinese culture that he is exposed to. Cedar speaks both English and Mandarin at home. His Mandarin excels so much that he relishes the opportunity to correct his parents' mistakes in their Mandarin speaking. Cedar enjoys playing violin, making origami and playing Chess and Go games with his friends. In his speech, Cedar shares the reasons why he loves Lunar New year so much.
Saoirse is a 2nd grader who had a very difficult time learning Mandarin in kindergarten. Her teachers realized it was harder than usual. She was tested and it revealed borderline disabilities in memory and auditory comprehension. Saoirse was placed on an IEP to help remediate these skill areas. Her parents almost withdrew her from the program, but were encouraged by her first grade teacher to stay since the Mandarin Immersion environment would help the weak brain areas grow. Saoirse worked very hard and saw notable improvements. Before it took 100 or more repetitions of a phrase to learn it, it now takes her less than 20 times of practice. Even writing and learning this speech is a feat that would have been unthinkable a short few years ago. It shows that Mandarin Immersion can be an ideal environment to improve slight disabilities. Furthermore, the confidence of overcoming hardship and being resilient are valuable life skills.
Alexis speaks Spanish and English at home. Neither of her parents speak a word of Mandarin. She interviewed her parents about her grandparents as part of a homework assignment a few weeks before the speech contest was announced. Her speech highlights her multicultural background. She decided, on her own, that she wanted to use that for her speech. Her parents were surprised and grateful that she chose to talk about her grandparents. She wrote the first draft and then got help from one of the parent tutors to help her finalize it. Alexis has surprised her family tremendously with how she was able to make so much progress, especially during the pandemic. Her parents are incredibly grateful for the teachers and parent volunteers at the MI program. It takes a village, and they are so happy to have found the right village for their family.
Ezel is 2nd grader in the MI program. He has family members living in Turkey and Malaysia who do not speak any English. To prevent him from losing his roots and connections with his cultural heritage, Ezel's parents were determined to raise him to be fluent in both Mandarin and Turkish. He enjoys making friends, climbing trees, and music. In his speech, he shares the reasons why he loves learning piano.
Olivia is a 2nd grader in Mandarin Immersion. Her family does not speak Mandarin at home, but are so happy for her to embrace her Chinese cultural heritage through both academic and extracurricular experiences in the program. Learning in both Mandarin and English has given Olivia multiple perspectives on the same content, and her parents are amazed at how her Mandarin fluency has developed over the last three years. In Olivia's speech, she talks about how her hero Suni Lee inspired her love of gymnastics. Olivia has evolved from a quiet and shy kindergartener to a boisterous and confident 2nd grader. Her family is very grateful to be in a school community surrounded by other families who are now their closest friends.
Riley is a 1st grader in the MI program. She is growing up in a household where only English and Korean are spoken. Her parents have been amazed at how much she had learned at school. Riley dreams in Mandarin and she and her little brother who is in the kindergarten MI program sing together and crack jokes in Mandarin; presumably at their parents' expense! She was excited to be able to share this speech, which she wrote about a family vacation we took this past winter.
Emma is a 4th grader in the MI program. Her family doesn't speak Mandarin at home, but Emma has really embraced the language - speaking, reading and writing an entire essay in Mandarin! In this speech, Emma is describing each member of her family, how she helped her younger sister ride her bike, and how she's dealt with conflicts with her two younger sisters. At the end, she says that she is happiest when she is spending time with her family. Mandarin has deepened Emma's relationship with her grandparents (they share stories and jokes in Mandarin), and her appreciation of Chinese culture. | <urn:uuid:d5f94716-af37-49d3-94bc-0b5434535eab> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.rwcmi.org/students | 2023-10-04T18:57:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.984078 | 1,461 |
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#MakerSeries: JOY ROSENTHAL and SERENA COHEN Talk About Their Love for Broadway, and The Creation of
Joy Rosenthal and Serena Cohen of BroadwayWiz.com
In this new feature called #MakerSeries, RyeTheNewsGuy.com will give you a first-hand look at some of the up and coming makers of tomorrow by showcasing some of their products that are making a splash in the industry. These makers are all apart of Broadway Makers' Alliance, which is a collection of creatives who’ve taken their passion for Broadway and created high-quality products and services for the Broadway and theatre community. RyeTheNewsGuy.com is a proud member of Broadway Makers' Alliance.
Serena Cohen and Joy Rosenthal are the two powerful female forces behind the popular Broadway site BroadwayWiz.com. From interviews, stories, and an online shop- Broadway Wiz is a one-stop shop for all things Broadway. Both women chatted with RyeTheNewsGuy.com about where the idea came from for the site, their favorite interviews, and what is next for Broadway Wiz. They are doing big things so be sure to keep up with them at www.BroadwayWiz.com.
Where did the idea come from to start Broadway Wiz?
Joy: It was suggested to us at the stage door of If/Then and Serena ran with the idea.
Serena: Joy and I were stage-dooring at If/Then and we got into a conversation with other fans about how to get discount Broadway tickets. Someone asked Joy if she had a blog and that sparked the idea. I went home that night and purchased the domain BroadwayWiz.com, designed the site and told Joy to start writing! At first it was mainly show reviews and tips & tricks for Broadway fans. Eventually it transitioned into interviews, news and merchandise. We both love seeing Broadway shows, and Broadway Wiz has given us so many opportunities to share our love of theater with others and meet so many amazing people in the industry. https://broadwaywiz.com/why-i-started-broadway-wiz/
Logo for Broadway Wiz
Who has been your favorite interview and why?
Joy: I loved so many of them for different reasons:
Kathryn Gallagher (https://broadwaywiz.com/kathryn-gallagher/), because she was my favorite in Spring Awakening and that interview put us on the map.
Jarrod Spector (https://broadwaywiz.com/jarrod-spector/), because it is really cool to interview the guy who made me fall in love with Broadway.
Jenna Leigh Green (https://broadwaywiz.com/jenna-leigh-green/) – I grew up watching her episodes of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, so it was so cool to meet and speak with her.
Laura Bell Bundy (https://broadwaywiz.com/laura-bell-bundy/),
Kate Rockwell (https://broadwaywiz.com/kate-rockwell/)
Laura Osnes (https://broadwaywiz.com/laura-osnes-loves-being-part-of-the-band/), because strong female leading ladies are the best. But I love them all and I’m so happy I get the opportunity to interview Broadway people.
Serena: It’s so hard to pick a favorite because each person we get to meet is so interesting in their own way. Some of my favorites have been:
Nathan Johnson from Drift Studios (https://broadwaywiz.com/nathan-johnson/),
Tim Dolan (https://broadwaywiz.com/tim-dolan/) from Broadway Up Close (and fellow Broadway Makers Alliance member)
Justin Robertson (Squigs) (https://broadwaywiz.com/justin-squigs-robertson/) because I find it fascinating to speak with creative people who are passionate about their craft. They’re not Broadway performers per say, but have all made a career pursuing their love of Broadway.
I also really loved the interview about “No Bullying” (https://broadwaywiz.com/peace-love-and-cupcakes/) with the kids from Peace Love & Cupcakes. They were so honest and emotional about an important topic. I think it’s necessary for our site to address vital issues such as bullying and feminism, we’re not just here to provide mindless entertainment.
Currently, what is your favorite show on Broadway and why?
Serena: I recently saw Beetlejuice and it was a blast. I love shows that have dark humor and the set design is just mind blowing.
Joy: Right now my favorites are Mean Girls, Prom, Beautiful and Cher. All those shows are so great and have great female empowerment. My all time favorite is Groundhog Day– it was brilliant the way they repeated each day, the same but different. The cast was always on fire and I just loved it.
Serena Cohen, George Salazar (Be More Chill), and Joy Rosenthal at Broadwaycon
Where did the idea come from to start selling merchandise?
Serena: I’m a graphic designer by trade, so whenever I’m inspired by a specific show or quote we try to turn it into merchandise for our store. Broadway Wiz is really a passion project for both of us and we don’t make any money from it (so far). The small profits we make from the merch helps us with the costs of running the site. We also donate a percentage of all our profits to Broadway Cares and other charities.
Joy: It was all Serena, she’s the designer and I love everything she’s made!
Some merchandise from Broadway Wiz
What’s in the near future for Broadway Wiz as far as new ideas and new content?
Joy: More interviews and to grow our site. I love our Instagram interviews so I hope we get more opportunities to do that.
Serena: More interviews, more merch. We are always thinking of new ways to present our content, our Instagram Interviews this past year were well received.
Kristin Maldonado: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17893713586195872/
Michael Campayno: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18025266772052388/
Taylor Iman Jones: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17995115893030147/
Robert Fairchild: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17873653597274053/
What’s your favorite thing about running Broadway Wiz?
Serena: Having people tell us that they love what we do - it makes all the effort worthwhile! I also love getting to see as many Broadway shows as possible and meeting cool people in the Broadway industry.
Joy: Everything from starting the site, to meeting amazing Broadway stars that I look up to, to meeting fans who say they love what Serena and I have created. I’m so grateful for everything and I hope it keeps growing.
What’s your advice for the future makers of tomorrow who have a passion for something but don’t know where to begin?
Serena: Keep persisting and keep learning. It may sound cliche, but you learn something new every day. The longer you work at something, the more experience you gain and that helps you to grow your passion into something sustainable.
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Evelyn Dorado, MD, Jorge Bernal, MD. Clinica Las Americas.CES University, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio Universidad Javeriana
INTRODUCTION: The stromal Tumors are rare neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract. It has an incidence of 4 per million people. They are derived from cells of Cajal located in the myenteric plexus and are related to intestinal motility.
This type of neoplasm present with bleeding from obscure, unexplained anemia. Studies ordered for this type of pathology double balloon enteroscopy, videocapsula, endoscopy and colonoscopy to determine the site of bleeding.
Main: Describe the minimally invasive management of patients with GIST of the small intestine studied as obscure bleeding .
Methods: Retrospective descriptive. A sample of 3 patients over a period of one year July 2010 – July 2011 with a history of anemia, blood transfusions for bleeding from obscure origen. In two cases detected by enterescopia, 1 case with enteroscopy assisted by laparoscopy but the mass was seen in the laparoscopy.
RESULTS: All three patients are carried by laparoscopy two with evidence of the injury site by the enteroscopy and videocapsula, and another with laparoscopic visualization of the mass. patient deserves a enteroscopy laparoscopically assisted . In all three cases were mass-dependent vascular proximal jejunum (3 cm ligament of Treitz) and distal jejunum in communication with the lumen of the gut and stigma of bleeding. Bowel resection was performed and stapled ,anastomosis laterolateral, and closed handsaw , operative time 200 minutes, 100 cc bleeding, a patient being left with drain for teh anastomosis 3 cm from Treitz, oral intake at 48 hours, 4 days hospitalization, no complications from the procedure.
Pathology report: Stromal tumors of low grade, less than 4 cm, with low mitosis.
CONCLUSION: The small intestinal stromal tumors are rare, present with bleeding of obscure origin. Minimally invasive management is effective in both the oncology and in the speedy recovery of the patient, little need for pain medications and early discharge. All this can be guaranteed training in advanced laparoscopy
The realization of laparoscopically assisted enteroscopy is easy to perform a comprehensive assessment helps when there is doubt the site of bleeding.
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Blanca weakens as it approaches Mexico
Published on June 7th, 2015
(June 7, 2015) – As of the 5 p.m. EDT advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Blanca is no longer a hurricane but rather a tropical storm packing 70 mph winds (tropical cyclones are considered hurricanes when wind speeds reach 74 mph or greater).
Blanca will continue to track toward Mexico’s Baja California peninsula Sunday evening into early Monday. The center of circulation will track well west of Los Cabos, however gusty winds to tropical-storm force (39-73 mph) and heavy rainfall are still expected there.
When Blanca rapidly morphed into a major hurricane off the Mexican Pacific Coast, reaching Category 4 status on June 3, it made Blanca the earliest-in-season second major hurricane – Category 3 or stronger – of record in the eastern Pacific basin dating to 1971. | <urn:uuid:6559ca2b-0bbb-4f73-a45c-80e39c01d84f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2015/06/07/blanca-weakens-as-it-approaches-mexico/ | 2023-10-04T19:45:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.930512 | 185 |
Saint-Gobain Ireland Named Top Employer for Second Consecutive Year
Saint-Gobain Ireland, leader in the construction materials markets, has been recognised as a Top Employer in Ireland for a second consecutive year.
The Top Employers award is an independent certification provided by the Top Employers Institute and is awarded to organisations that demonstrate the highest standards of excellence in employee conditions. The awards, based on research carried out by the Top Employer Institute, recognises organisations that have achieved the highest standards of excellence in human resources, particularly in the areas of working conditions, learning and development opportunities, career and succession management and the overall culture of the organisation.
Speaking of the award Brian Dolan, Managing Director of Saint-Gobain Construction Products Ireland said: “It is a great achievement to have been awarded the Top Employer for a second consecutive year. This award recognises that Saint-Gobain in Ireland continues to provide exceptional employee conditions and with the hard work of our HR team, we will continue to optimise our employment practices and to develop our employees throughout all levels of the organisation.”
It was an all-round triumphant night for Saint-Gobain at the awards ceremony held in Amsterdam last month as, for the second year in a row, Saint-Gobain has been certified a Top Employer Global –one of only 10 companies worldwide to receive this certification. | <urn:uuid:f4174992-a55c-454e-a9c2-6ebf87e88d92> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.saint-gobain.ie/news/saint-gobain-ireland-named-top-employer-second-consecutive-year | 2023-10-04T20:59:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.951042 | 288 |
Our Salesfive glossary is currently under construction. In 2023 you will find more content here.
The most important Salesforce terms
An account is an organization, business, or consumer that you want to track - for example, a customer, partner, or competitor.
An event, a task, a call you have logged, or an email you have sent. This can be associated with various accounts, for example.
One or more people in your organization who can configure and customize the application to meet specific needs.
Opportunities track your sales and pending deals.
A lead is a sales prospect who has expressed interest in your product or company but has not yet done business with the company.
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If there is such a thing as a “holy grail” in sales management it would sound something like this:
“Our top 10% of sales people are bringing in at least 70, 80, even 90 % of all new business. So, what if we could simply codify the proven activities and behaviours of these top sales people? What if we could bottle this secret sauce so it can be coached and practised by all members of the sales team?
This would lead to above quota performance across all sales people and therefore – boom – we would now have a smoother bell curve and a 10x increase in sales performance”
I use the term “holy grail” because it is likely a mythical goal. We need to accept that there will always be those top performers who produce exceptional results beyond the reach of the ‘average’ account executive.
But, what if you could get maybe half your sales team performing half as well as your top performers? Better still, what if your top performers could also benefit from learning from and building on the unique activities and behaviours that their top colleagues are executing? That could nudge the bell curve further to the right.
Clearly, most sales leaders understand the opportunity. Indeed, companies invest a lot of time and money into sales strategy, training, sales development programs and sales tech with this goal in mind. Consultants are hired. Training sessions attended. Workshops facilitated. The CRO delivers an amazing powerpoint deck at the sales kick off – the brand new Sales playbook. It is a magnificent one hundred slide powerpoint deck (or Word document or Google sheet workbook). It gets tabled at the next sales meeting. Gets mentioned a few times during the month. By the end of the quarter, in the mad rush to achieve the forecast, the document is forgotten.
So, why are sales people still winging it? Why are they ignoring the sales process? And if they ain’t following it, that means sales managers aren’t using it. And therefore they are not coaching their sales reps to it. Why is it so hard to translate strategy into holy grail-like results?
Here’s three reasons why it’s tough and what you can do about it.
Problem #1 Your documentation is linear, but, your sales process isn’t
For example, page 1 – Target customers, Buyer personas. Page 7 – Lead generation – Page 10 – Introduction call etc through to page 98 – Close the deal.
The problem with this is that complex B2B sales isn’t a simple linear progression. It’s more of an agile process where you’ve got multiple things on the go. Multiple stakeholders, multiple steps need to be executed. Multiple options. And those buyers will often throw a curve-ball into the process. As they say…“No plan survives contact with the enemy”
To make things worse, the sales process requires a multitude of sales support, buyer engagement and buyer acumen content items. You can link to these in your document but your sales process also needs to capture multiple content and messaging option variations to cover different scenarios in the process.
For example, “present the proposal” is a step in your sales process – you might link to a proposal template in your static document. But you could have many variations for different situations.
– eg. the big pitch to the board versus the trial close with your champion
– eg. the proposal document in response to a formal RFP versus a proposal for a customer you have engaged through an outbound process.
– Different proposal formats for different industries. Different content for different personas etc.
And that’s just the content. There are then different actions for these scenarios and so on.
A static document or set of documents can not support the complexity of the real world of B2B sales.
Finally, the documentation is already out of date when you publish it. You need your sales process documentation and all related content to be captured and curated regularly by the salesforce and the marketing team. The market is moving too fast for an annual update.
You need a clear sales process map that enables your salespeople to intuitively traverse the different steps and actions across the sales process as things happen in real time. They need to be able to search dynamically across different elements such as action items, optional moves, content, messaging and to be able to combine these in different sales situations.
Your sales process can’t be captured in a “document”. You need a database that is integrated with your sales process map and all related content. For more about sales process maps – refer to “blueprint blog”.
Problem #2 – the document is sitting “on a shelf” – it’s not embedded into the sales teams’ workflow in how they manage opportunities.
Your sales people are most likely working their deals in Salesforce and communicating with customers in Gmail and a meetings app like Zoom or Teams. They might need to dive into GDrive or Sharepoint to find the content they need and to manage their files.
A hundred page sales process document is not going to naturally live inside their daily workflow.
Your sales people need all the details of the sales process – the key actions, the buyer engagement content, the sales support content, the buyer acumen details – all to be available at their fingertips inside the applications they work in. They are not going to go finding answers and help in a static, linear document that isn’t complete or up to date.
Ultimately, salespeople only want the most relevant and contextualised elements of the playbook to be presented when they are working the opportunity
And remember, people don’t read documentation like they used to. If they ever did.
Scientific research shows that attention spans are shrinking. There doesn’t appear to be similar research available for sales people – but, our experience tells us that sales people are notoriously averse to corporate communications. They are only going to read material if it can directly assist them in hitting their sales goals this quarter.
And we know that the sales force is filling up with the millennial generation and Gen Zs who are more comfortable with scrolling thru meme’s on Tik Tok than reading through a 100 page book!
So, you need the whole package to be accessible in a bite sized and engaging way
Problem #3 – The sales process doesn’t detail the “how
Most sales process documents and “playbooks” tend to focus exclusively on the “what” that needs to be done during the sales process. Stages are mapped out in sequence and key actions bullet pointed under each stage. But there’s no examples or content that is reevant to “how” to execute these actions.
In other words, the playbook shows the sales person “what” to do but doesnt help them understand “how” to do it.
Integrate helpful best practices content inside each Key Action and Step.
It doesn’t matter how many months, how many millions of dollars or how many communication plans you roll out. Your sales process documentation will become a stale artefact with most of that investment wasting away if you don’t address the fundamental problems
- Traditional documentation formats are linear/waterfall whereas your sales process and the customer’s buying process is agile. The Scale of detail and complexity means that it’s impractical to “document” the process with typical MS Office style tools
- The documentation will never be used if it doesn’t live inside the workflow of the sales team’s daily activities. Instructions and content need to be served up in context and in an engaging way for Gen Y&Z
- Need to define best practices for HOW to do WHAT needs to be done. Sales process documents tend to focus only on the what and leave out the methodology – the HOW.
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What It Is
Redken’s first color depositing foam for blondes – levels 8-10
What It Does
Redken's Color Extend Blondage Purple Foam Mousse instantly tones blonde hair and eliminates brass and yellow tones.
• This purple pigmented leave-in formula leaves you with cool, perfectly toned blonde hair and instantly makes hair smooth, bouncy, and incredibly soft.
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• Shake well before use.
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Melon Liqueur 70 cl
Sold and shipped by Ditta Eredi Luigi Poscia
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Eredi Luigi Poscia’s melon liquor: when the liquor is synonymous with joyfulness. The warmth and the color of Sardinian summer are reflected in the brilliant orange and the sweet and aromatic scent of melon, whose liquid essence, just like a secret stream, flows into the mouth, adding to its flavor the holiday soul of July and August. The melon liqueur is an excellent companion of the time that passes between the end of a hearty meal and the listening of waves crashing on the shoreline at sunset. An orange, bright, fresh sensation.
|Features||ingredients: cold-flavored maceration with alcohol, essence and aroma of natural melon with sucrose, colorants - alcohol content 25%.|
|Package||1 bottle 70 cl|
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By combining delicious chocolate with the unmistakable gently bitter flavour of the Soft Amaretto, an exquisite confectionary speciality is created. It unites a tasty touch of innovation with the respect of the age- old traditional recipe. Individually wrapped, the Soft Amaretti with chocolate stripes are distinguished by the scrupulous selection of raw materials, guaranteeing a product of the highest quality and totally gluten- free. The best almonds, apricot kernels, white of egg and sugar, in full compliance with the provisions of the Ministerial Decree of 22 July 2005, which protects the most renowned specialities of the Italian confectionary tradition. Ingredients of the highest quality, bring to life a delicious little masterpiece, whose goodness and fragrance remain unchanged for all the durability of the product thanks to a careful and accurate production process. Only eggs from free- range hens are used in this product. | <urn:uuid:070d2d35-3363-421f-a8dd-fbe083863e65> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.sassellese.it/en/products-sassellese/soft-amaretti-chocolate-stripes/ | 2023-10-04T19:11:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.92469 | 180 |
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Dartmouth, MA 02748
Are you an owl enthusiast or just enjoy a cold, New England winter’s night? Then this owl prowl with the Lloyd Center for the Environment may be for you!
In addition to being fascinating birds, owls are mysterious creatures that are rarely seen or heard. In winter, owls are building nests and establishing territories and become quite vocal across an otherwise quiet winter landscape. Screech, great horned, and barred owls are all potential species encountered in the woods of Dartmouth.
During the prowl, the group will maximize owling time on the Lloyd Center property where each species can be heard or seen, and likely venture out to other woodland stops before sunrise. At sunrise, the group will enjoy an invigorating walk along a pristine coastal beach in search of other winter birds such as waterfowl, raptors, and with luck, a wandering snowy owl (Nyctia scandiaca)!
Coffee will be available at the Lloyd Center at the outing’s conclusion, when you may depart or remain on the grounds to explore the facility and vast trail network.
Pre-registration for this event is required by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3. Participants must be 15 and older, and there is a limit of 20 participants. Inclement weather date is Sunday, February 12.
Participants should bring binoculars, camera, and a flashlight. Wear footwear for light trail walking (possibly on snow), and dress warmly. Participants should be advised that in addition to stormy weather, excessively windy conditions will cause postponement.
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The freshness of eucalyptol and the sweetness of honey for an intense well-being.
Just perfect to carry around for freshness of breath and soothing of the throat!
Sugar, glucose syrup, honey 20%, eucalyptol, flavorings.
May contains nuts and milk.
Energy 1632kJ / 384kcal , Fat 0,5g of which saturated fatty acids 0,1g , Carbohydrate 96,0g of which sugars 76,0g , Protein 0,5g , Salt 0,01g
Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.
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Get ready to discover all about what is Cotechino, a traditional Italian sausage that's perfect for any occasion. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about Cotechino, from its history and meaning to how to cook and enjoy it.
When it comes to Italian cuisine, there are few things that can compare to the delicious flavors of Cotechino. This traditional sausage is a staple in many parts of Italy, and for good reason. It's rich, flavorful, and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will help you understand all there is to know about Cotechino.
What is Cotechino:
Cotechino is a traditional Italian sausage made from ground pork and pork rind. It originated in the region of Emilia-Romagna, where it is a popular dish during the winter months. Cotechino is known for its soft texture and rich flavor, which comes from the blend of spices and herbs used in the preparation process. It's typically sold pre-cooked and vacuum-sealed, making it easy to prepare and enjoy.
What Does Cotechino Mean:
The name Cotechino is thought to come from the Italian word "cotica," which means pork rind. The sausage is made by grinding pork meat and mixing it with pork rind, which gives it its distinctive texture and flavor. Cotechino is often served during the winter months, particularly around Christmas and New Year's Eve.
How to Cook and Enjoy Cotechino:
Cotechino can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, from simply slicing it and serving it on a platter with other meats and cheeses, to using it as a filling for sandwiches or panini. One of the most popular ways to prepare Cotechino is to boil it in water for about 2 hours until it's fully cooked. Once it's cooked, you can serve it warm or cold, depending on your preference.
Cotechino is a traditional Italian dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It's a staple in many households during the winter months, particularly around the holidays. In some parts of Italy, it's even considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity for the coming year. In addition to its delicious taste, Cotechino is also known for its ability to bring people together around the table, fostering a sense of community and togetherness.
How to Keep Cotechino Fresh:
Cotechino is typically sold pre-cooked and vacuum-sealed, which makes it easy to store and keep fresh. Once you've opened the package, it's best to consume it within a few days. If you're not going to use it right away, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. To thaw it, simply leave it in the refrigerator overnight.
Cotechino can be used in a variety of recipes, from classic Italian dishes like pasta and risotto, to more modern and creative options like sandwiches and pizzas. Here are a few recipe ideas to get you started:
- Cotechino and Potato Soup: This hearty soup is perfect for a cold winter day. Simply sauté onion and garlic in a pot, add diced potatoes and chicken broth, and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender. Add sliced Cotechino and let it cook for a few more minutes before serving.
- Cotechino and Egg Breakfast Sandwich: Slice Cotechino and fry it in a pan until it's crispy. Toast a bagel and spread cream cheese on one side. Add a fried egg and the Cotechino slices, and top with arugula or spinach for some added freshness.
Cotechino is a traditional Italian sausage made from ground pork and pork rind. It's typically sold pre-cooked and vacuum-sealed, making it easy to prepare and enjoy.
Cotechino is made from ground pork and pork rind.
Cotechino has a similar texture and flavor to other sausages such as mortadella, culatello di Zibello, and pancetta. It can also be substituted in recipes that call for Italian sausage.
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Without question the marquee matchup around the college football nation in Week 2 is No. 11 Texas at No. 4 Alabama on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Heisman Trophy odds of Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers actually got longer, from +1200 to +2000 at one major book, after his performance in the season-opening win over Rice. However, three of the past five starting QBs to lead a victory at Alabama have won the Heisman. The Tide are currently -7 with a total of 55.
#ThisIsTexas didn’t look great against Rice on Saturday, but that was to be expected with the Horns perhaps looking past the Owls to this game. They won 37-10 with Ewers completing 19 of 30 for 260 yards, three TDs and no picks. He also rushed for a score. Yet his Heisman odds got longer? Touted freshman QB Arch Manning didn’t play at all and presumably won’t here. Maalik Murphy did play vs. Rice, so apparently he’s the true No. 2.
Those three QBs mentioned above who used a win at Alabama to catapult themselves to the Heisman Trophy were Auburn’s Cam Newton in 2010, Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel in 2012 and LSU’s Joe Burrow in 2020. Those were all also SEC games late in the year and this obviously is not.
Last year in Austin, #HookEm probably should have beaten Alabama but lost on a field goal in the final seconds, 20-19. Ewers left late in the first quarter with a sprained clavicle (dirty hit) and missed the next three games. The Tide have won back-to-back meetings in the series after starting 0-7-1 vs. Texas. The Horns’ 7-2-1 all-time mark vs. Alabama is the best of any school the Tide have faced at least five times.
Alabama QB Jalen Milroe got a huge Heisman boost to +2000 following his stellar Week 1 performance in a 56-7 rout of Middle Tennessee. Milroe went 13-of-18 passing for 194 yards and three scores to go with his 48 yards rushing and two touchdowns and was named SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week in his second career start.
The #RollTide have now won 43 straight non-conference home games (all by at least 14 points) and 21 straight at home overall, the longest active FBS streak.
They might be a bit thin defensively as starting cornerbacks Malachi Moore and Jaylen Key are both considered day-to-day. Moore, a preseason All-SEC pick, and Key, an honorable mention All-Conference USA pick at UAB in 2022, started the opener against Middle Tennessee and left with injuries. | <urn:uuid:2b5d31ac-d8ea-430a-b028-fce47e90ef33> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.sbia1.com/post/no-11-texas-vs-no-4-alabama-odds-quinn-ewers-in-great-spot-for-heisman-trophy-by-upsetting-tide | 2023-10-04T20:14:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.978107 | 581 |
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The remarkable feat of tying light in knots has been achieved by a team of physicists working at the universities of Bristol, Glasgow and Southampton, UK, reports a paper in Nature Physics this week.
Understanding how to control light in this way has important implications for laser technology used in wide a range of industries.
Dr Mark Dennis from the University of Bristol and lead author on the paper, explained: "In a light beam, the flow of light through space is similar to water flowing in a river. Although it often flows in a straight line -- out of a torch, laser pointer, etc -- light can also flow in whirls and eddies, forming lines in space called 'optical vortices'.
"Along these lines, or optical vortices, the intensity of the light is zero (black). The light all around us is filled with these dark lines, even though we can't see them."
Optical vortices can be created with holograms which direct the flow of light. In this work, the team designed holograms using knot theory -- a branch of abstract mathematics inspired by knots that occur in shoelaces and rope. Using these specially designed holograms they were able to create knots in optical vortices.
This new research demonstrates a physical application for a branch of mathematics previously considered completely abstract.
Professor Miles Padgett from Glasgow University, who led the experiments, said: "The sophisticated hologram design required for the experimental demonstration of the knotted light shows advanced optical control, which undoubtedly can be used in future laser devices."
"The study of knotted vortices was initiated by Lord Kelvin back in 1867 in his quest for an explanation of atoms," adds Dennis, who began to study knotted optical vortices with Professor Sir Michael Berry at Bristol University in 2000. "This work opens a new chapter in that history."
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This Vinyl Floor Cleaning Service & Vinyl Floor Finish job was at a hair salon in Maple Grove, MN. This VCT flooring was small in size but somewhat broad in scope.
VCT Floor Tile Deep Scrubbed and Clear Coated
The vinyl composite flooring in the office was deep scrubbed by mechanical means. Once dry, three coats of a commercial grade clear acrylic floor finish was applied.
Tile and Grout Cleaning
We were also hired for cleaning ceramic tile floors in the main area of the salon were deep cleaned using ceramic tile grout cleaner and a ceramic tile cleaning machine.
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Cleared PSM1 Yesterday with 91 percentage
I have cleared PSM1 yesterday and have followed following methodologies.
1. Have written open test several times and came to the pace where I can able to score 100% in 10 minutes.
There are few question from open assessment as well.
2. I read scrum guide and referred scrum-narrative-and-psm-exam-guide by Mohammed Musthafa Soukath Ali.
3. There were questions related to scaled scrum as well. If I would have attempted all open assesment even under product owner, developer and nexus, may be would have scored more than 85%.
Questions on scaled scrum? I had understood that scaled topics weren't on the PSM I exam ...
There are several things in the Scrum Guide that refer to multiple teams working on the same product. I imagine that is what he is talking about.
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One of the things that you will be able to explore once you step into the rich nature of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, is its growing scuba diving industry. This is because the Puerto Galera Diving area has been regarded as one of the top scuba diving destinations in the Philippines.
About 30 diving spots can be found around and in front of ‘’White Beach’’ and ‘’Sabang Beach’’. Most of the diving spots can be reached by a five-minute boat ride. A few extraordinary small wrecks, that have been purposely sunk during the Japanese World War II, can also be found in this area. You can also try exploring the underwater environment of Puerto Galera through a liveaboard trip that passes through numerous islands.
Being a marine sanctuary, scuba diving in Puerto Galera is exceptional thanks to the rich marine life and fine soft and hard corals. It is also an ideal place for macro underwater photography, night diving, and snorkeling, for instance, at the dive site called ‘’Coral Garden’’ where several species of ghost pipefishes, frogfishes, and nudibranchs can be found.
Most of the Puerto Galera dive sites are situated in the Verde Island passage. In this passage, the waters are generally clear but the currents can be considered strong. Therefore, this provides more opportunities for extraordinary drift dives along the deep walls.
In summary, the marine life of Puerto Galera consists of vibrant coral reefs that are brimming with marine life and magnificent colors. You can also rent a boat for a snorkeling day tour on most of the islands.
Diving around Puerto Galera can be done all-year-round, but as with most Philippine dive sites, it’s best experienced during the dry season from November to May. Typhoons visit the country regularly from June to October so make sure to plan accordingly when diving during these months.
For a liveaboard trip, we recommend the Philippine Siren to get the best Puerto Galera diving experience while enjoying its luxury accommodations and amenities.
Tip: The diving destination Anilao Batangas is just around the corner of Puerto Galera and is also known for its great dive sites in the Visayas Region. You can easily combine your Puerto Galera dive trip with this another great diving destination by taking a short boat ride.
There are plenty of dive resorts around the area but a liveaboard is preferable as it will take you to multiple islands in a single itinerary with premium accommodation. For a diving center, we recommend Blue Water Dive Resort, the most popular and one of the top-rated dive centers in Puerto Galera.
Below, we have provided an overview of the best diving centers in Puerto Galera.
Recommended: Film and camera equipment to record your legendary dives!
Also consider to apply red filters on your GoPro in order to have more balanced underwater shots.
Below, we have outlined the best diving centers in Puerto Galera based on experiences and reviews.
Blue Water Dive Resort is one of the best dive resorts in Sabang, Puerto Galera. This dive resort is characterized by its professional and friendly dive crew and the land and boat support crew who are well-trained in handling dive equipment. The diving centers is located on the Blue Water Resort, a good option to stay if you would like to drop your stuff in your room and jump into the pool right after the dive.
The Blue Water Dive Resort provides scuba diving fun dives at PHP 1,450/dive (without equipment) and PHP 1,830/dive (including equipment). If you are in for night dives, these are offered at PHP 1,700/dive (without equipment) and PHP 2,100 (with equipment).
Do you want to get your scuba diving Open Water diver certification? Blue Water has the right course for you for just PHP 20,300. The dive resort also offers Advanced Open Water, Dive Master, and Specialty courses such as Nitrox.
La Laguna Beach Club and Dive Center is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center and is located in the La Laguna Bay area. Besides the PADI 5 Star Dive Center recognition, they also are a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center, meaning that they offer a high standard of professional scuba diving courses such as the IDC.
Besides fun dives, they also have a tech diving center offering tech diving dives and training. The diving center is equipped with an air pump station in order to provide all kind of gas mixes. This air pump station is also equipped with Helium analyzers, perfect if you would like to go tech diving.
A fun dive, including rented equipment, costs PHP 1,700. A tech dive, including equipment, is provided for PHP 3,400. The PADI Open Water course is offered for around PHP 20,300 ($420).
Besides offering scuba diving trips and courses, they also have accommodation available, including a swimming pool. They also offer luxury suits with sea view.
Atlantis Philippines has resorts in various locations in the Philippines, including the Atlantis Dive Resort Puerto Galera. This cozy, green and colorful resort is a perfect gateway if you don’t want to be in a big and crowded resort. The resort has direct access to beach and offers beautiful sea view.
The Atlantis dive resort offers great facilities and a high standard of courses. They have access to a training pool, dive boats, classrooms and all kind of facilities for underwater photographers. Multiple air compressors/pump stations are available in order to provide air, nitrox or trimix fills.
Diving in groups is limited to a maximum of 6 people. Visit specific dive sites can be discussed with the dive guides. Atlantis Dive Resort offers 4 local dives a day and a night dive. Prices of fun dives and courses are not readily available.
Pacific Divers, established in 1990, is located at White Beach in Puerto Galera. They operates two fast 13-meter bancas (exquisite outrigger boats that are seen in this particular region) that are specifically designed for diving. For just PHP 1,200 per dive, you’ll get to explore the best Puerto Galera dive sites with the help of certified divemasters.
This diving center also offers a wide range of PADI dive courses that are available in different languages such as Spanish, Italian, German, French, and English. A team of European and Asian diving professionals conducts the training sessions and for PHP 18,000, you can get a PADI Open Water Diver certification.
Below, we have listed and described the most popular diving sites in Puerto Galera for you.
Three canyons at 22 to 32 meters deep comprise this action-packed dive site, which serves as a hotspot for schooling barracuda, snappers, drummers, groupers, and trevally. Large gorgonian sea fans as well as numerous soft corals enable this to become a colorful site.
This long stretch of sloping reef, with the deepest point at 35 meters, is where large schools of red tooth triggerfish and a group of reef fish are swimming around. Moray eels can be found at all depths on the reef. If you go down to the sandy bottom, you will find blue-spotted stingrays laying on the bottom.
Just 18 meters deep, San Agapito is situated in Verde Island and this is one of the spectacular pinnacle sites where you can find macro fans and pelagic lovers. Fairy basslets and schooling jacks are well-emphasized aside from a group of macro crustaceans, large gorgonian sea fans, vibrant corals, and regular sightings of sea snakes.
This dive site provides a wide selection of ‘’steps’’ beginning from five meters. You can begin at the deepest part at 30 meters and you may go up for a selection of marine life that includes beautiful corals, lionfish, moray eels, barracuda, nudibranch, and soap fish. If you are after an interesting topography and photography, then this particular diving site is what you need
If you are a big fan of nudibranchs or if you like macro photography, then this particular dive site should be on your priority list. This spectacular coral wall stretches down to 30 meters from where it appears to be a sloping reef. You can also search for macro critters among the resting turtles and colorful soft corals.
This is considered to be one of the most spectacular muck diving sites. Here, you will be able to look for nudibranchs, cuttlefish, velvet ghost pipefish, seahorses, and frogfish at a depth of 12 to 19 meters.
This particular dive site should not be taken for granted as it houses exceptional species. You will be able to find ornate ghost pipefish and pygmy seahorses that are frequently seen in the area. If scuba divers will be more fortunate, you will also be able to find thresher sharks which can be recognized by its famous long tail. The maximum depth of Coral Cove is up to 25-26 meters, but a depth of 20 meters should be enough to enjoy this dive at the most.
This specific dive site at 21 meters deep will make all the marine life lovers return. Scuba divers will be able to witness a wide variety of marine species. The soft corals also comprise feather stars, Christmas tree worms, turtles, and eels.
Note that currents can be experienced at this this dive site and therefore, this dive site is also often used as a drift dive site.
Up to 21 meters deep, Manila Channel is a distinct muck diving site with a sandy bottom and some of the hard coral spots can also be seen here. It also has two walls that contain various corals and sponges.
In this particular diving site, you will be able to encounter whitetip reef sharks at a depth of 26 meters, as well as blue-spotted stingrays. As indicated by the dive site’s name, there is a large overhang (cave) where sharks are resting. In case sharks are seen, please make sure that you don’t disturb them.
Furthermore, there are also sponges, corals, sweetlips, nudibranchs, tiny reef fish, and pufferfish.
It is possible to go to Puerto Galera and dive there all-year-round. Typically, the best time for a Puerto Galera Dive is from April to September since, during this time, you will be able to enjoy the warm water, excellent sea conditions, and better visibility.
Usually, during December and the colder months of the year, the water temperature on specific dive sites is colder with a minimum of about 23 degrees Celsius. The conditions on most dive sites are suitable for learning scuba diving. Nevertheless, drift dives at Puerto Galera are popular due to the strong currents and its spectacular walls, especially in the straits/channels between the islands. At the other local dive sites, currents will be gentle. The visibility may range from 10 meters to 30 meters depending on the tide and season.
The main point of entry to Puerto Galera is through Manila. From Manila, you can go for the sea-plane route to Puerto Galera Bay.
For an alternate and more affordable route, you can take a bus or taxi from the airport to Batangas Pier, then locate the Expressway or Tollway to know which is the fastest route.
If you will be renting a car, you need to drive through the South Luzon Expressway, then go to the right to the Star Tollgate, and then go directly to Batangas Pier.
From there, you can park your car and go for the ferry directed towards Puerto Galera or have your car ride, a RoRo (roll-on, roll-off), and have it with you.
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Price: PHP 1,020 per night/person.
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Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States, and that is why November is dedicated to education and prevention. Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes – that’s nearly 10% of the country – and rates are on the rise.
People who are at risk for and those who have Type 2 diabetes can significantly lower their risk and the side effects by making healthy changes. By trying to make small, incremental improvements to your eating habits, you can make a huge impact on your health outcomes. There are numerous health benefits of seafood, so make the switch! Remember, your health matters to you and to those who love you! The American Diabetic Association offers recommendations, tips and recipes for balanced meals, including the suggestion to eat (fatty) fish 2-3 times per week.
The type of fat in seafood, heart-healthy omega-3s, “helps prevent clogging of the arteries,” according to the American Diabetes Association, and there are so many other benefits of seafood – including reducing inflammation, increasing insulin sensitivity, and even improving your mood (with the release of blissful serotonin) (sources below). Simply, omega-3s can improve effectiveness of insulin and reduce many of your diabetic side effects.
Additionally, this chronic disease, one of the leading causes of death in the US, actually has far more reaching side effects. People with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to die from heart attack or stroke (sources below), which can be lowered by the numerous benefits in seafood.
This Mustard Baked Mackerel is a great place to start – flavorful, affordable, and most importantly, good for you.
Mustard Baked Mackerel
From SNP Eating Heart Healthy Nutrition Program
Created By Chef Kelly Armetta, Hyatt Regency Boston
Cost Per Serving: $9.87
Omega-3 Per Serving: 1,500 mg
- 1 lbs. – Mackerel Fillets
- 2 – Zucchinis, small, cut into rounds
- 2 Tbsp. – Mustard, Dijon
- 1 Tbsp. – Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. – Rosemary, Dried
- 2 Tbsp. – Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix mustard, mayonnaise and S&P, to taste.
- Lightly coat sheet pan with a little olive oil. Place fish onto pan and lightly spread mustard mixture on fish.
- Mix zucchini and rosemary with S&P and remaining olive oil. Spread zucchini in single layer around fish, or on a separate sheet pan.
- Bake mackerel and zucchini in oven for 15 minutes.
- Serving Suggestion: Can be served with brown rice or wild rice.
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- Spencer M, Finlin BS, Unal R et al. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce adipose tissue macrophages in human subjects with insulin resistance. Diabetes. 2013 May;62(5):1709-17. doi: 10.2337/db12-1042.
- Gao H, Geng T, Huang T et al. Fish oil supplementation and insulin sensitivity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lipids Health Dis. 2017 Jul 3;16(1):131. doi: 10.1186/s12944-017-0528-0.
- Danaei G, Ding EL, Mozaffarian D, et al. The preventable causes of death in the United States: comparative risk assessment of dietary, lifestyle, and metabolic risk factors. PLoS Med. 2009 Apr 28;6(4):e1000058. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000058. | <urn:uuid:55f23f94-1e6b-4d93-92b1-e9be5e93962d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.seafoodnutrition.org/seafood-101/healthy-living/understanding-the-link-between-seafood-and-diabetes-prevention-and-care/ | 2023-10-04T21:14:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.883105 | 861 |
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How Artificial Intelligence has Transformed the Sports Industry
January 14, 2021
Modern sports have applied technology immensely, like many other aspects of life. Today, technology is being used almost in all fields of our lives. Todays sports involve a massive number of athletes, coaches, and spectators. The vast population involved relies on technologists, scientists, and a host of equipment to manage the sports. Technology use ensures accuracy, makes sports more enjoyable and derives more experiences.
The human body is the main protagonist of sports, while technology and science (Technoscience) play a support role. Sometimes, however, technoscience is blamed for giving undue advantages to those who use them. For any game to be fair, all contestants should have an equal chance of winning. Outcomes should not be entirely predictable in any fair game.
This article outlines the importance of artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern sports and how it has helped in sports evolution. It explains technology’s role in today’s sports and what we expect in the future.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Many technologies can learn, take information, analyze, and respond to it without waiting for humans to respond. It can also be defined as computer systems that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
Examples of technology aspects used in the sports industry
There are so many technologies used in sports today. They are customized to fit user preferences. Some of them are discussed below.
- Goal-Line Technology: An instant signal in a football game used to determine whether the entire ball has crossed the goal-line. The information is transmitted with a second to the referee to ensure that there is no time wasted.
- Video Assistant Referee System: Used in football, the referee uses video technology to review and assist in analyzing situations for a decision.
- Sensors/Data Tracking devices: Mostly placed under the players jersey to monitor the heart rate, fatigue, and injury prevention.
- Virtue Imaging in Swimming: Used to create a superimposed line on the surface of water and graphics. It also creates virtue flags representing each swimmer in the lane.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in sports
Below are some of the applications of artificial intelligence applications in the sports industry today.
Media and fan experience
The fan engagement has increased due to Artificial Intelligence through phones and stadium apps, that are more personalized. This has led to the enhancement of revenue generation opportunities.
- Video Highlights – Fans are seeking more personalized viewing habits. They seek to view highlights at different times and different content, which can only be possible using AI. A good example of this is Wimbledon, used to determine the most interesting highlights.
- Automated Journalism – Expansion of media coverage and even coverage using media languages that different fans can understand.
Training and coaching
Training and coaching in today’s sports have changed with technological advancement. Artificial intelligence contains a huge volume of data, training, and game performances that scientists and coaches use as a knowledge source. The knowledge of artificial intelligence keeps on updating with real-time information. This knowledge is used further by sports scientists and coaches, leading to more performance refinement.
Assistant coaching and refereeing
We have already discussed how artificial intelligence is applied in Video Assistant Referee System; similarly, it is applied in coaching. Video games are fed into computers to train the game and its strategies using deep learning. This improves accuracy in analyzing common mistakes and improving tactics faster than a human being can.
Scouting and recruitment
Investing in an athlete is always a big gamble, as a number of them never live up to their billing. There are customized artificial intelligence applications that work on prediction models. Artificial intelligence predicts an athlete’s performance and potential based on multiple factors, for instance, body weight, proportions, strength, etcetera.
It is a category of devices that use artificial intelligence, worn in clothing or implanted in the user’s body or skin powered by microprocessors, to send or receive data from the internet. This technology has been heavily used to provide data of strains and exertion of a player. It signals that the player should stop the activity to avoid injuries.
Challenges and areas of consideration while investing artificial intelligence in sports
We have seen that artificial intelligence applications have many benefits, such as: faster analyses, accuracy, and automation. Despite its importance, artificial intelligence is faced with some challenges, as discussed below.
- Privacy and data leakages – As artificial intelligence is used to examine athletes based on the previous data, there is a possibility of data leakages to the opponents.
- Cybersecurity concerns – Devices may be prone to unauthorized access or criminal use, which may breach information confidentiality and integrity.
- Resilience – The ability to recover from shocks and difficulties may be difficult as artificial intelligence devices do not have a disaster or crisis management.
- Third-party dependencies – Effective artificial intelligence use needs updated data, which one has to depend on another person to update.
Artificial intelligence is providing deeper insights to both players and the coaches. The support that artificial intelligence provides in sports can never be underestimated. This is even expected to disrupt the future of the sports industry as AI technology evolves. We will discover new training methods, new techniques, and modern ways of engaging with spectators through the evolution of AI technology. With the current artificial intelligence applications, it can only be anticipated that there will be a steady use of AI technology in the future.
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Energy companies play critical roles in the discovery, extraction, and management of the Earth's oil and gas. They also bear a tremendous responsibility to manage projects sustainably and minimize their environmental impact. Modern seismic surveying is an incredible enabler of this mission. It provides non-intrusive, accurate insight into the Earth's subsurface with a small footprint and minimal environmental disturbance, and it can be used anywhere, including the world's most naturally sensitive areas or congested zone.
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The Tigers should not have trouble winning the game if they are mentally into it, but we do expect Troy to put up a few points during the game. Watch for the young guys to get in and get some valuable experience early. If we go up big fast, it may be all freshmen out there on the field.
Which means that they throw all the time, on passing downs and short-yardage running downs, and they go fast with it.
Ah, life with a redshirt freshman behind center. Corey Robinson was nearly perfect in a near-upset of Oklahoma State (28-for-38, 272 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT, 159.9 QB rating), and he was dreadful against Louisiana-Monroe (16-for-38, 167 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT, 77.2 QB rating) He was hit-or-miss against Arkansas State (18-for-38, 316 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, 129.3) and hit-only against Ohio in the New Orleans Bowl (32-for-42, 387, 4 TD, 0 INT, 185.0). For the season, his numbers were rather ridiculous for a first-year guy: 3,726 yards, 64% completion rate, 7.4 yards per pass, 28 TD, 15 INT, 137.9 QB rating.
....This is a fun, dangerous and entertaining team. While they might not have enough to take down Clemson or Arkansas in the opening weeks of the season, here's to betting they at least come close against one or the other. And it's a pretty good bet that the October 25 Troy-FIU game on ESPN2 will be for the Sun Belt title.
A coach that wins 5 straight conference titles, even in a weak conference, knows what he's doing.
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When I decided to buy my first piece of property, I chose a home in an older neighborhood that needed to be spruced up.
Don't get me wrong, the house was in great condition when I purchased it, but several appliances and other miscellaneous items needed to be updated. While I love the look of modernized furnishings in a home, not everyone feels the same way.
The late owners of a farmhouse in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, England were against refurnishing their property and kept the home in the same condition it was in since they the moved there with their parents in the 1940s.
Audrey Newton and her brother Jack lived in their humble abode for more than 70 years before they passed away in 2011 and 2015, respectively. Since they were both unwed and didn't have any children, the farmhouse has been put on the auction block along with all of its post-World War II possessions.
The siblings kept several items owned by their parents, which have dated back all the way from the Victorian era.
The house contains more than 500 objects that have been left untouched, such as old fashioned toys.
And a stuffed fox.
But, what is more remarkable is the interior of the house, that'll make you believe you just stepped out from a time machine.
When the farmhouse goes on sale, the potential new owner will have to shell out an estimated £600,000 ($842,980 USD) for its entirety.
"The house contents have not been touched since their late parents' time," Pat Ruck, the organizer of the auction, said.
"It's a time warp of interesting items, curiosities, and even war memorabilia. Although they never married, they had an interesting life. It is really the end of a bygone era," he added.
But, what exactly will the lucky buyer be getting? For starters, a whole lot of history.
The quaint kitchen features antique dishware, durable pots and pans, and an old fashioned stove, that yes, still works.
The hallway is slightly cluttered and decorated with aging yellow furniture and a fading floral wallpaper.
Instead of installing a refrigerator, the siblings chose to use other methods to keep their food fresh.
The dining room appears to be the most embellished of all of the house's rooms, and fit for a elegant dinner party. It also features a banjo, drum set, and piano for after hours jam sessions.
The house contains a whopping nine bedrooms, which is perfect for a large family. It's filled with matching dressers, a patterned quilt, and several dolls.
But, if you think these rooms are incredible, wait until you see all of its knickknacks.
When Jack and Audrey passed away, they were mourned for more than just their ability to live with 80-year-old items, but their personalities too.
"It is an old person's house but they never threw anything away," Shane Morris, the late siblings's neighbor, said. "Jack was in the RAF during the war and he was a master of all trades, he did a lot. They had cattle and pigs and as they got older they sold the animals off but still farmed the land."
Morris moved in with Jack and Audrey towards the end of their lives to help care for the aging siblings.
"They were very private people but they were very nice and caring to their friends and they stuck by you," he continued. "They were like parents to me and my wife and we might bid on a few of the items to keep as mementos."
Auctioneer Stuart Long said it won't be hard to sell their possessions, due to their antique nature.
"There is an interesting musical collection and a lot of the things in the sale were found in the attic and had been put away 30 years ago. There will be a lot of curiosity and interest in the auction," Long said.
"I've been doing this for nearly 40 years and it's the most interesting one I have ever seen," he added.
He's not wrong, as the farmhouse is stuffed with relics.
The cupboard is stacked to the brim with old storage tins, baking equipment, and two sets of dinnerware that have seen plenty of use throughout the years.
Audrey's bedroom contained a dresser that was perfect for pampering herself. It had a matching brush and handheld mirror, along with decorate vases, cotton balls, and a beauty kit.
Instead of buying new clothes, the family preferred to rely on their trusty sewing machine to get their money's worth on their wardrobe.
The siblings had a gorgeous collection of silk handkerchiefs, adorned in classy colors and patterns.
Jack and Audrey and Jack also kept their childhood toys, including two well beloved teddy bears. While they appear ragged, they certainly stood the test of time.
They also had a collection of threadbare dolls - ones we would never see on toy store shelves today.
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- July 2012
- ALB Encourages Industry Response to Sustainability Survey
- ASI Conducting Photo Contest-July
- Executive Board Makes ALB and NSIIC Nominations
- Slyter Retires as Editor of Research Journal
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- From One Side of the Industry to Another
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- Sheep can Reduce Sawfly in Stubble Fields
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From One Side of the Industry to Another
By AMY TRINIDAD
Sheep Industry News Editor
(July 1, 2012) For 19 years, Don Van Nostran of Ohio made the 60-mile daily trip from Athens to Canal Winchester to work in the wool trade at Mid-States Wool Growers Co-op Association. He went through a number of ups and downs in regards to the wool market during those years. However, after building a new wool warehouse and paying off the building’s mortgage, he felt comfortable leaving that position with his head held high and follow his true desire: start his own business raising and feeding lambs to market to a national grocery chain.
“Before I left Mid-States, I had decided this is what I wanted to do,” Van Nostran explains, owner of Will-O-Wood Sheep Farm and Will-O-Wood Lamb Company LLC. “The business has grown and although there have been some challenges I hadn’t expected, it has met all my expectations.”
Van Nostran now raises 125-140 head of ewes and feeds 450 lambs and sells the carcasses to four Kroger stores in Columbus and the southeast region of Ohio.
Through his many years of working at the Ohio State Fair, Van Nostran had contacts in the meat merchandising department at his local Kroger grocery store which served to be the launch store for this program. His first delivery of two lamb carcasses occurred in January 2009. Now, he moves 18-20 lambs every two weeks between the Kroger stores.
Although he says it takes a good amount of coordination, the payoff is that he receives a paycheck every other week which helps with the cash flow of his lamb-feeding business. Part of that coordination includes his ability to have a number of the same-sized lambs ready at one time, which is why Van Nostran likes to have the lambs on feed for 60-90 days to produce a consistent product. He then delivers the lot to a local state-inspected processing facility and delivers the whole carcasses to the store.
With this coordination, Van Nostran is also able to set his prices in the fall for the following year. This, in turn, benefits the consumer as prices for his lamb meat don’t fluctuate through the year.
“Although I have to put in the extra time in coordinating the lambs, feeding them and delivering the carcasses, I get to see the meat cutters, my lambs hanging on hooks in the stores’ cooler and the customers buying my product. The customers like that the prices don’t change. They know what they are going to pay for the lamb next week and six months from now, plus they know it’s a fresh, consistent and local product.”
The challenge to delivering lamb year round to a national grocery store is that the product must be available all year long. The solution for Van Nostran is to buy feeder lambs from area producers, or satellite farms, and set up his sheep operation to breed out of season.
“If I sell a producer a buck, I tell them I will buy their lambs at around 60-80 pounds,” he says.
“Servicing stores with fresh product 12 months out of the year is an issue the industry has never really addressed,” Van Nostran says, adding that looking at sheep that breed out of season and the use of reproductive tools such as CIDRs (controlled internal drug releasing devices) could assist in the solution.
Demand from Consumers
Like in many cities across the United States, the locavore movement is strong in Athens. Dave Shull, Kroger general manager in Athens, says, “I believe local products are supported by our community, and they support us because we provide those products. This is our point of difference in the market.”
Shull explains that lamb sales in the store have increased considerably since the introduction of Will-O-Wood lamb in its meat case. To help increase sales, Van Nostran and his wife, Meta, have done a number of in-store demonstrations to promote the product.
The support of consumers is evident in that the Athens Kroger store in No. 1 in lamb sales in the central Kroger division. And the other two Kroger stores that carry Will-O-Wood lamb in that division are No. 2 and No. 3 in lamb sales. In fact, Van Nostran’s lamb cuts are typically sold out before he can make the next delivery of product.
“I can compete with the national suppliers of lamb because consumers like the local aspect and I think the packaging makes my products desirable,” he says.
Will-O-Wood Sheep Farm and Will-O-Wood Lamb Company LLC are nestled into land that is ideal for sheep production. With the area’s abundant feed sources and land resources, not to mention a close proximity to metropolitan areas in which lamb is in demand, Van Nostran says he sees more producers coming into the industry. Not only does he provide his expertise regarding sheep production to these new producers, but he can also serve as a market for their lambs.
Van Nostran’s advice to new producers, “I tell them to get a good white-faced ewe and breed it to a good black-faced buck and call me when their lambs weigh 75 pounds, and I will provide a market for them.”
His other piece of advice for new producers is to start with 10 head, not 100. He further explains that they will experience the same number of issues with 10 as they will with 100, but they will be able to handle those issues more efficiently with the 10.
These are just the type of operations that are popping up along the countryside in southeast Ohio says Roger High, executive director of the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association, “We are now dealing with a lot of small, farm flock producers. The local movement has brought these types of producers into our group.”
Plans may not be in the immediate future to expand the Will-O-Wood Sheep Farm; however, Van Nostran says he is looking at expanding their lamb feeding and marketing phase of the farm.
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Judges 13:1-5 (NIV)
The Birth of Samson
13 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord, so the Lord delivered them into the hands of the Philistines for forty years.2 A certain man of Zorah, named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites,had a wife who was childless, unable to give birth. 3 The angel of the Lord appeared to her and said, “You are barren and childless, but you are going to become pregnant and give birth to a son. 4 Now see to it that you drink no wine or other fermented drink and that you do not eat anything unclean. 5 You will become pregnant and have a son whose head is never to be touched by a razor because the boy is to be a Nazirite, dedicated to God from the womb. He will take the lead in delivering Israel from the hands of the Philistines.”
Samson might be the most famous Israelite Judge. In part because of his incredible strength, but also because of the famous 1949 Cecille B. DeMille film, “Samson and Delilah”. Samson was born to a “sterile” woman and was given by God as a savior, filled with God’s Spirit. But being born into greatness with incredible, God-given gifts does not mean Samson will be a person of faith, integrity, love, and compassion. How do you judge others? What do you consider your most valuable trait? Are the gifts and abilities like physical strength, intelligence, organizational skills, leadership abilities, etc. the most important? Or is faithfulness to God and God’s gift of grace? Is living faithfully with God your greatest “attribute”? | <urn:uuid:15756518-a987-4d27-82ea-951e5e3f7646> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.shepherd-hills.com/daily-devotions-samson-the-savior/ | 2023-10-04T20:00:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.961473 | 404 |
Ever notice that positive people tend to have the best luck? They’re the ones that get the promotions, find their soul mates, and live long lives. While this is not always the case, positivity will never hurt your chances at success. If you’re looking to change your outlook, check out this guide to learn how to be a more positive person.
Exude Positivity – You Get What You Give
This sounds complicated based on the context of this guide, but hear us out. Positivity breeds positivity. If you have positive mannerisms, other people around you will follow suit. Try this experiment: Walk around your workplace for a day, and smile at everyone you see. Note how many people naturally smile back. It’s an instinctive reaction, and it can make an otherwise mundane day seem a little more bearable.
If you want to create a positive environment, start by portraying a positive person. Smile more, compliment others in a genuine way, encourage someone when they’re feeling down, and walk with your head held high.
Improve Your Posture
We just mentioned walking with your head held high, and we mean that in a literal sense. Good posture shows that you are confident, prepared, and focused. A slouched posture gives off the impression that you are in a bad mood, and a closed off posture (hands crossed in front of you) shows that you are not approachable. To create a positive vibe, sit or stand with your shoulders up, your head parallel to the ground, and your arms loosely hanging by your side.
Get More Sleep
A lack of sleep can make you more irritable and less productive during the day. Prioritize sleep in your schedule. Establish a night time routine that encourages your mind and body to fall asleep fast. Try to go to bed and wake up around the same time each night, allowing enough time to settle into bed before you actually fall asleep. Once you develop a healthy sleep routine, you will feel more energized and productive throughout the day.
Establish a Supportive, Trustworthy Friend Group
It’s hard to be positive when you’re surrounded by negative people. Evaluate your friend group. Are they people that inspire and encourage you, or do they make you feel bad for your successes? Do your friends encourage you to stay sober or get help for your mental health, or do they tempt you with unhealthy habits? It may be time to distance yourself from certain people so you can improve your quality of life.
Think of What You Have, Not What You Lack
Optimism starts with a grateful attitude. Instead of thinking about all of the things you lack, think of the triumphs in your life. Do you have your own place? Are your bills paid? Do you have a good relationship with your family? Are you working on an area of your life that needs improvement? You don’t have to have a big family, fancy car or oversized house to be happy and positive. You just need to appreciate the successes you do have.
Find the Source of Your Negativity
Negativity could be the result of depression, anxiety, past trauma, grief, stress, or a number of other factors. If you can find the source of your negativity, you can learn how to overcome it. This is one of the goals of individual counseling – identify the root cause of the issue, and find a personalized solution for it. That is exactly what we do here at Sherman Counseling.
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As we evolve, our homes should too. —Suzanne Tucker
They say that as you age, you know you’re finally an adult when you get excited about the little things in life.
For me, anything that has to do with home and home decor gets me so giddy. There’s just something about making a house or in my case, an apartment, a home.
As I said in my last home article, I’ve never truly settled in any one home. Even living in nearly a dozen apartments, I’ve never made any place a true home.
After I finished a devotional last year, I realized I was coasting rather than truly living. Right then and there, I decided that at my next place, I’d truly live and live well.
And one of the things I’m most excited about having is a powder room.
Considering it’s near the front entrance, I cannot wait for guests to see it because it’ll make the “first impression” for the rest of my apartment.
Since my home decor style is a balance of modern transitional with feminine touches and a tiny bit of glam here and there, I thought I’d add some small things to the powder room to dress it up a bit.
Here’s what I came up with for my modern powder room:
Let’s chat through each piece as I share my modern powder room.
If you’re new here, let me preface and say that I believe in slow decorating. To me, spending money on temporary substitutes only to turn around, get rid of them, and spend more money on what you really want is a waste of your time and hard-earned money. If you don’t get at least three to five years of use out of what you buy, it’s not conducive for your finances.
And if you’re like me and tend to change your mind often, it’s best to wait.
Create private Pinterest boards and pin everything you love. The goal is to get rid of that “decorating high” that you feel, but without spending money just yet. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve deleted very old pins and thanked myself for not wasting my time and hard-earned money!
Also, note that your tastes will evolve over time and that not every living situation is permanent. Life happens so where you live may change when you least expect it. And until you’re really sure of where/how you want to live, take time on gathering sentimental items you’d want to display in your future home instead. This will help you get a strong idea of your personal home decor style too.
That said, I’m choosing to slowly invest in the following pieces for my neutral and feminine modern powder room:
An easy way to add a personal touch to any powder room is by adding art. I love that this acrylic picture frame is magnetic. You can use your own photography or change out unique art seasonally as it’s so easy to use. There is a reason why there are over 600+ five-star reviews!
Tip: use velcro command strips so you can hang it on your wall instead of putting it on a shelf!
Using a (faux) leather tissue box cover is quite possibly the most inexpensive way to add a luxe touch to something you know people will use and it’s for under $20!
I purchased the brass double towel bar for my mom’s master bathroom and it’s extremely high quality! Can you imagine this in your powder room?
Hear me out. You don’t have to spend a ton of money on hand soap and hand lotion. What you can do is spend it one time. Take your time using boujee hand soap and lotion then reuse the dispensers with inexpensive soap! I’m a huge fan of glass soap dispensers so you can bet once I purchase this set that I’ll be recycling these glass bottles until Jesus’ return!
If you’re around here long enough, you guys know I’m a big Venus et Fleur fan.
While most people have orchids in their bathrooms, I prefer roses for a luxury vibe for my powder room. While these roses are pricey, let’s do some math. If you were to purchase flowers on a weekly basis at $20 a bouquet, that’s a little over $1,000 a year. Crazy, right?!
Well, these come out to less than $5/a week and they last a year! To me, this kind of “investment” is truly winning in life!
Since a powder room doesn’t have a shower or bathtub, it doesn’t make any sense to have a candle. The answer? A home fragrance diffuser. Not all diffusers are made the same so do some research and read reviews before you invest in one.
When I’m ready, I’ll purchase this diffuser because I love the style. After the concentrate is used up, I want to research how to make a homemade scent (or buy a less expensive one) and go from there!
If your sink is big enough, use a tray underneath your hand soap to catch any spills. If it’s not, you can style this pink onyx marble tray on a shelf to store things guests might need.
This one also comes in green so whatever your color preference, it adds a small pop of color if your powder room is white (like it is in most apartments).
Last, but not least, adding some black hand towels modernizes the powder room. For some reason, whether it’s a pillow, vase, blanket, or candle, black just brings a room up to date. Why not use black in your powder room? Can you imagine this on the brass towel ring I mentioned earlier? So good.
I hope you enjoyed seeing more of my home decor style and what’s to come for my modern powder room plans!
What’s your favorite piece from this feminine and modern powder room mood board?
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This expert perspective reviews how Medicaid programs in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island have engaged with commercial payers, providers, patients, advocates and other parties to create and adhere to multi-payer aligned measure sets. It describes the benefits to Medicaid agencies of participating in aligned measure set efforts, as well as tips and resources for Medicaid agencies intersted in measure alignment.
Protecting Coverage for Postpartum Individuals at the End of the Public Health Emergency
Patricia Boozang, Kinda Serafi, and Kaylee O’Connor, Manatt Health
For more than two years, states have maintained coverage of their Medicaid enrollees as a condition of receiving enhanced federal Medicaid funding under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, resulting in considerable increases in coverage for all Americans, including pregnant and postpartum individuals. When the federal Medicaid continuous coverage requirement expires, states will redetermine eligibility for nearly all Medicaid enrollees, including roughly 1.7 million people enrolled in a Medicaid or CHIP pregnancy eligibility group. This issue brief reviews proactive strategies that states can deploy to support postpartum individuals in maintaining health coverage and access to care when the Medicaid continuous coverage guarantee ends and beyond. | <urn:uuid:325a47ec-8e72-4476-9214-45fe76300646> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.shvs.org/resource/protecting-coverage-for-postpartum-individuals-at-the-end-of-the-public-health-emergency/ | 2023-10-04T19:06:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.914909 | 239 |
Place a pot of water to boil and cook
Spaghetti (8 oz)
according to the package instructions, or however you like to eat it. When you’re draining the pasta, reserve some of the pasta water, which is salty and starchy and is perfect to thin out the sauce, if it needs it at the end.
flatten out the
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (4)
just so that they are an even thickness. You can also use chicken breast instead, in which case cut them into strips or 1 1/2 inch pieces.
Season the chicken on both sides with
Salt (to taste)
Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
Make the seasoned breadcrumbs by cutting the
Bread (4 slices)
into cubes and then pulsing in the food processor to make fine crumbs.
Add the rest of the breadcrumb ingredients –
Onion Powder (1 tsp)
Garlic Powder (1 tsp)
Dried Mixed Herbs (1/2 tsp)
Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp)
Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup)
. Mix until evenly combined.
Create a coating station by placing the flour,
, and the seasoned breadcrumbs in shallow plates/bowls with sides.
Dredge the seasoned chicken in the
All-Purpose Flour (1/2 cup)
first, then in the beaten eggs and lastly in the breadcrumbs. Use your hands to firmly press the breadcrumbs into the chicken so it adheres well. Dredge the chicken in the breadcrumbs a few times, so that all the chicken is well covered in the crumbs.
Heat 1 1/2 – 2 Tablespoons of oil in a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken tenders and cook until the chicken is golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side.
Cook the chicken in batches, until it’s all cooked. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off the excess oil.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding about a tablespoon of
Oil (1 Tbsp)
to it. When the oil is hot, add the
Red Onion (1)
, season with salt and ground black pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Red Bell Pepper (1)
and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2-4 minutes.
Scrape some of the vegetables from the center of the skillet and add the
Garlic (4 cloves)
. If the skillet is dry, add a small drizzle of olive oil to the garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds to a minute.
and season again with salt and pepper. To prevent the zucchini from becoming too watery and mushy, only cook it for about a minute, just enough to mix it in with the rest of the vegetables.
Pour in the
White Wine (1/4 cup)
Chicken Broth (1/2 cup)
into the skillet and turn up the heat to high, bring it to a boil, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. If you’re not using a large skillet, take out the vegetables and place them into another bowl so they don’t overcook first, before adding the broth and wine to the skillet. If the skillet is too small, the sauce won’t have as much of a chance to reduce, so this is an important step.
Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce reduces. Add the
Heavy Cream (1/4 cup)
Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/4 cup)
, whisking to combine.
Add the vegetables and the sauce along with the
Fresh Herbs (1 Tbsp)
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Negligent Security Attorneys
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Silva & silva NEGLIGENT SECURITY LAWYERS
Negligent Security Attorneys in Miami Shores
Multinationals want experienced and trained people to provide technical knowledge in high-risk countries worldwide. Contractor and employee expenditures are included in the contract’s scope of work, which is critical. Terrorist assaults and violence are raising concern in many regions, especially in poorer countries. Numerous international corporations have been held accountable for employee injuries or deaths caused by reckless corporate behavior, insufficient employee protection, or a mix of these aspects.
Corporations significantly outperform their employees financially and legally. As a result, the accused might find themselves in a difficult position. We are knowledgeable about all aspects of the legal procedure and can assist our clients. Our experts work with various professionals to understand the nitty-gritty of the case and how to position it well for the best outcome. We are focused and determined and do not give up on supporting our clients even when the going gets rough during the proceedings.
Skilled Negligent Security Lawyers in Miami Shores
Our Miami Shores negligent security attorneys have successfully defended clients and their families in these complicated matters. We’ve assembled a team of past and present corporate security professionals to assist you anytime you need support.
We have already helped many impacted individuals in receiving the compensation to which they are entitled. Our objectives are straightforward, and our clients benefit from the energy, work, and funds we devote to each case. Our knowledge in this industry is unmatched, and our individualized approach reassures and offers our customers the support they require at this trying time.
We take every precaution to guarantee that no detail is overlooked, hence eliminating the possibility of errors. We work with you to ensure that you receive exceptional legal representation, and our team works closely with you throughout your case. We are sure in our abilities to obtain a favorable result for you no matter what the circumstances. For more information about our negligent security attorneys in Miami Shores can help, call Silva & Silva at 305-445-0011, or send us an email through this Online Form.
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LittleMsSam did an update on her ATM mod structure that affects the connection we set up with the Financial Center. We will fix the connection as soon as we can, but both mods can still be in-game and used together. You just won't be able to request anything from this Mod by way of FC's Account Manager & Loan Officer for now, just her ATM.
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The Full Story
At Sincerely CC Luxury Apparel, we are driven by a powerful vision that revolves around empowerment, freedom of individuality, confidence, positivity, and liberation. Our journey began with the aspiration to ensure that you always look and feel your best, while also celebrating the artistry of creative headwear.
Our exquisite collection of wraps is meticulously designed to offer both comfort and convenience, providing you with a seamless way to style your hair. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, each wrap embodies the essence of our commitment to quality. Our wraps are not just accessories; they are a statement of your unique style, allowing you to express yourself with confidence and authenticity.
We understand that empowerment comes from within, but having the right tools to enhance your confidence is equally important. With Sincerely CC Luxury Apparel, you can count on wraps that exude comfort, making them suitable for all-day wear. Whether you're heading to a social event, a business meeting, or simply embracing a leisurely day, our wraps are there to support you.
The heart of our brand beats for every individual who chooses to grace our wraps. Your satisfaction and comfort are our driving forces, and we take immense pride in curating products that resonate with your desires. We believe that feeling empowered and liberated is not just a choice; it's a lifestyle, and we're here to accompany you on this empowering journey.
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Our target should be to consolidate and improve the high-quality and repair of current goods, in the meantime regularly produce new solutions to meet unique customers' needs for Cordless Roller Blinds, Custom Blind, Blinds Fabrics, Electric Roller Blinds Bulkbuy,Full Shading Roller Blind. Through our hard work, we have always been on the forefront of clean technology product innovation. We are a green partner you can rely on. Contact us today for more information! The product will supply to all over the world, such as Europe, America, Australia,Irish, Miami,Roman, Maldives.We have constructed strong and long co-operation relationship with an enormous quantity of companies within this business overseas. Immediate and specialist after-sale service supplied by our consultant group has happy our buyers. Detailed Info and parameters from the merchandise will probably be sent to you for any thorough acknowledge. Free samples may be delivered and company check out to our corporation. n Portugal for negotiation is constantly welcome. Hope to get inquiries type you and construct a long-term co-operation partnership. | <urn:uuid:f1a64faf-0254-437a-a5ee-1a3d596718e4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.sishengblinds.com/cordless-roller-blinds/ | 2023-10-04T19:24:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.917472 | 217 |
Translation by Yehoshua Siskin
Mazal tov. On Shabbat we begin reading the book of Numbers, Bamidbar. It starts with a census of the population. At the beginning of this book, Rashi explains why God counts us over and over again. He counted us when we left Egypt, after the sin of the golden calf, and now, with the construction of the Mishkan (sanctuary), once again. And so Rashi writes: "Because they were dear to Him, He counted them often." When we love, we carefully notice and count all the pieces of our treasure, all the precious parts of the object of our desire.
Many people feel that they are not counted. Members of every sector of Israeli society feel that they alone are a persecuted minority, that everyone tramples them. During this uncertain time, even those who do not belong to a particular group feel transparent and vulnerable, as do many parents, teachers, elderly and others.
God counts us again and again, not because He does not know how many of us there are but because of his affection for us – from a desire to interact with each of us, to give each of us a feeling that we are important. None of us is any longer just a statistic but rather each of us is a unique individual. Each of us has a place.
If only in the coming days – as we leave behind the corona crisis and the three rounds of elections – we will be able to finally succeed in creating this feeling, that all will feel represented, that their voice is being heard, that they are being counted with affection. | <urn:uuid:ad6dee9a-7571-4354-8756-332ad9c19432> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.sivanrahavmeir.com/the-daily-thought/everyone-counts/ | 2023-10-04T19:26:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.96895 | 334 |
EB-1 Visa Availability
September 12th, 2018
EB-1 Visa Still Face Backlog
The American Immigration Lawyers Association issued its members a practice alert that EB-1 Worldwide visa are subject to final action dates beginning in October. USCIS expect to make little headway before December 2018.
There were hopes that EB-1 Worldwide visas would return to current status in October, as they often do, but there has been heavy demand, which has kept USCIS bogged down in applications. Indeed, premium processing has been suspended for cap-subject visa petitions, and the Department of Homeland Security is raising premium processing fees to increase revenues in order address the lack of resources exacerbating this backlog.
Petitioners from India and China will still face final action dates earlier than EB-1 Worldwide dates. AILA does not expect there to be much of any forward movement in these dates before December and possibly even into the second quarter of the 2019 fiscal year.
The current final action date for EB-1 Worldwide is June 1, 2016. China and India EB-1s have a January 1, 2012 final action date.
For More Information
Read the September Visa Bulletin (AILA Doc. No. 18080832).
This blog post does not serve as legal advice and does not establish any client-attorney privilege. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our legal team directly.
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This information comes from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA Doc. No. 18081430).
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The most treasured part of the horseradish plant is actually the root of it even though it grows to nearly 3 feet tall and produces lush green leaves.
It is very pungent in smell and taste because it contains a high concentration of mustard oil. While horseradish makes a delicious condiment to go with many different dishes, it also has a variety of health benefits that go beyond adding extra flavor to your meal.
Uses of horseradish:
Age spots and fading freckles: Grate a 4 inch piece of horseradish root and combine it with 1 pint of cider vinegar. Allow the mixture to steep for 14 days, shake it often. Strain the mixture and apply the vinegar directly to the skin twice daily for several weeks.
Sore throat, Cough and Bronchitis: For bronchitis, cut thin slices of horseradish and string them on a thread, tie them around your neck like a necklace and wear overnight. For a cough and sore throat you can make a horseradish syrup. Grate a small piece of horseradish into a small saucepan and squeeze the pulp over a pan. Add honey and enough water to cover the pulp allowing it to boil for 5 minutes. Once the pulp has cooled, squeeze the pulp again to get as much juice as possible then throw away the pulp. Take a maximum of 5 tbsps of syrup a day.
Wounds – You can make a tincture for wounds using horseradish that will disinfect them and prevent scarring. Steep 3 tbsps of grated horseradish in 1 cup of 100 proof alcohol for 30 minutes. Remove the pulp using a slotted spoon and place it on a cotton cloth and squeeze to extract the juices. Combine the alcohol and juice and discard the pulp. Combine the mixture with 1 cup of water. Soak a cloth or cotton ball in the tincture and apply to the wound daily.
Flu, Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections – You can make a tea out of horseradish by pouring boiling water over 1 tsp of grated horseradish. Steep for 5 to 10 minutes, strain and drink about 3 cups a day. The potent diuretic that is horseradish can promote perspiration making it excellent for sweating when having a fever. Cut a small piece of horseradish into thin slices and place them in a glass of white wine, allow it to sit overnight, then drink the mixture the next day on an empty stomach, it is known to flush out infection in kidneys.
Digestion and anti-aging – Eating horseradish can strengthen blood vessels, improve blood flow and regulate blood pressure.
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PrayerJesus said ‘Where two or three are gathered in my Name, there I am with you.’ Prayer is the foundation of all we do.
What is prayer?
It is the simple but profoundly important way in which we have a two-way encounter with God, the way in which we both listen and learn, and also express our gratitude and wonder, our needs and sorrows. In the words of a familiar hymn: ‘Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed.’
Prayer can be focussed inwards, and upwards, and outwards – it feeds into the depths of our being, it seeks the divine, and it reaches out to the world around us. We can pray alone or together; we can pray in silence or in noisy praise; we can use many things such as words, or music, or pictures, or nature, to help us to pray. At St John’s we seek to grow together in this life of prayer, and to share it with others.
Morning Prayer is said on Monday mornings at 9.30am via zoom. Please request a zoom invitation from the rector (via contact us form). It lasts about 20 mins.
Midweek Communion Service takes place every Wednesday at 6.00pm in the Church.
PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH. On the second Saturday of the month people meet at 8.30-10 to share toast and tea/coffee, followed by prayer for the life of our church.
Prayer Spaces is a way of sharing the ministry of prayer with children and is often used by our Children’s Worker with local schools.
Prayer Zone is a permanent feature of our Messy Church programme.
Thy Kingdom Come is an annual call to prayer between Ascension Day and Pentecost Sunday. The church has a programme of prayer during this time.
See the Church Newsheet for more details about 2022
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Job prospects Electrical Mechanic in New Brunswick
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as an "electrical mechanic" in New Brunswick or Canada.
Job opportunities in New Brunswick
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Liposcult AC Contour & figure body cream
Treatment Stage -Cream
• SLIMMING • ANTI-CELLULITE • FIRMING
Liposculpt AC is a multi-benefit slimming care product which refines the figure and reduces the appearance of cellulite. Its lipolytic and draining active ingredients help combat adipose cellulite (lipolytic action) and aqueous cellulite (effect on microcirculation). They facilitate the elimination of fatty deposits and water stored in the tissues.
1. Apply in the morning and evening onto the areas to be treated (stomach, waist, buttocks, thighs and arms) using upward movements.
2. Then work in the cream using Biologique Recherche’s Gant de Massage Corps (body glove).
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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CBD, a natural solution for treating depression
All about CBD
For some time now, you've been wanting to try CBD products like oil. After a long day at work, you need to relax and you wouldn't mind using CBD oils. To do this, you will need to look at quality items to avoid unpleasant surprises. When it comes to making your choice, you may not know which type of CBD oil to turn to. Don't panic, you'll find out everything you need to know about CBD oils and how to find CBD products while complying with legislation.
Focus on CBD oils
When you want to consume CBD oils on a daily basis, it is important to find a legal French site. Indeed, with a demand more and more strong, you will have to sort out to consume CBD in a legal way in France. To do this, you will be able to check that the rate of THC, of the finished product is lower than 0,2 %. Once the site is chosen, you will be able to find oils with different dosages in CBD. It is essential that you choose concentrations in CBD which take into account your weight, your sex, or the pathologies from which you suffer. Thus, you will be able to consume your CBD oil without fear. Even if you have a weakness for CBD oils to be consumed sublingually, you want to turn to other products. Besides, you will have to do attention to the legislation concerning certain CBD products which is evolving. Indeed, it is necessary to know that the consumption of CBD flowers, is henceforth prohibited in France and that you will not be able to consume them in the legality. Moreover, it is very likely that legal sites will soon no longer offer CBD flowers.
How much CBD per day?
In theory, a good start would be between 20 to 30 mg of CBD per day, divided between different drinks (morning, noon, evening). Then, it is advisable to gradually increase the dose of 20 MG per week until the desired effect is obtained.
How to take CBD oil?
CBD can be consumed :
- By eating CBD capsules or pods.
- She ate CBD flowers.
- By blowing or pouring CBD wax.
- By blowing or expelling CBD resin.
- By vapourizing a CBD e-liquid.
- By controlling the language of CBD oil.
- By following a CBD diet.
How to dose your CBD?
To calculate the amount of CBD in a drop of oil, divide the total amount of CBD in the bottle by the number of drops. Let's take an example: you have a 10 ml bottle of CBD oil, which therefore contains about 200 CBD.
What is the dosage of CBD?
To determine how much CBD oil to consume, you should generally start with a regular dose, about two to three times a day. It is possible to increase the frequency or amount of drops if you don't feel any impact in the next few days.
What are the side effects of CBD?
"Cannabidiol in small doses is not harmful at all (minor digestive problems, dry mouth…)," the doctor said. "In high doses, in children with epilepsy, CBD can cause diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness and liver problems."
How does CBD work on the brain?
Effects of CBD on the brain CBD blocks the activity of an enzyme that regulates the concentration of anandamide, a neurotransmitter known to cause euphoric effects. As a result, the amount of anandamide increases, which improves the body's endocannabinoid response.
Does CBD make my stomach hurt?
Cannabidiol (CBD), an active ingredient in cannabis, provides the same beneficial effects without psychotropic effects. It reduces stomach cramps, malnutrition and diarrhea (8).
Who takes CBD?
CBD is not a doping product, so it is safe for athletes to consume, as well as for major athletes. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, athletes often experience pain or injuries related to major sports performances.
Is CBD detectable by saliva testing?
CBD is not specifically sought after in today's test! In today's test, CBD is not the most sought after product. This is because CBD has no adverse effects for the buyer, meaning it does not alter mood, behavior or cause â € masome.
How not to be positive to the saliva test?
How do you falsify the test today? The test manufacturer recommends that you do not smoke or eat for 15 minutes before the test, as this could contaminate the test. Scientific studies show that oral infection changes the test results by reducing the value.
Which CBD to choose for anxiety?
How to Find the Best CBD Oil for Anxiety To cope with stress, it is essential to get the right CBD oil. How much you eat depends on you. It can be eaten, drunk or steamed. The management approach will depend on the type of stress.
Is CBD addictive?
It reduces stress and anxiety, and helps relieve stress gradually. Finally, CBD does not present an increased risk of addiction if consumed without THC.
What can trigger an anxiety attack?
Fear can be triggered by a specific object that frightens us: the animal, our situation (locked in a vehicle for example, if you are claustrophobic), particular conditions such as being tied up can cause grief and anxiety.
CBD is a cannabinoid found in cannabis that has no psychoactive effects. More and more studies are showing that CBD can have positive effects on mental health, notably by helping to reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety. CBD oils are often used as a natural alternative to traditional medicines to treat these disorders. However, it's important to find the right dose for each individual to avoid side effects such as drowsiness or diarrhea. It is also important to be aware that CBD is not a panacea, and does not replace professional medical care. | <urn:uuid:1b2902d3-3162-4ccc-b80a-c04a0f673e2f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.skolskenoviny.sk/en/439/ | 2023-10-04T20:58:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.953383 | 1,220 |
Two Black Hawk helicopters crashed between Little Cottonwood Canyon and American Fork Canyon on Tuesday morning.
According to the Utah National Guard, the two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters crashed during a “training accident” near the Mineral Basin area, southeast of Snowbird ski resort.
No crew members were injured in the crash, but both helicopters were damaged, according to the Utah National Guard.
The two helicopters were attempting to land at an approved landing zone about 150 yards from the ski area as part of a routine training exercise, Jared Jones, a spokesperson with the Utah National Guard, said at a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
But during the attempted landing, the helicopters’ rotor downwash kicked up a cloud of fresh snow, likely causing the first Black Hawk to lose sight of the ground, Jones said.
Witness videos reviewed by crash investigators show a rotor blade separating from the first Black Hawk and striking the second Black Hawk, Jones said. But the second helicopter was able to land quickly.
One witness, Robbie Shine, told The Salt Lake Tribune that he had just finished skiing down Mineral Basin when he saw the helicopters approaching. At the time, the Steamboat, Colorado, resident was about 200 yards from the crash site, he said, while another group of people he saw were “within feet” of one of the Black Hawks when it crashed.
“It was close; it was a pretty scary event,” Shine said. “I think they were intending to be further away in the landing zone. ... Just glad everyone walked away.”
Both pilots involved Tuesday were “very experienced,” Jones said. Each Black Hawk typically carries three two four crew members, he noted.
An incident like this is “quite rare,” he added. The Utah National Guard practices similar training exercises weekly.
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Guerrilla Marketing is an unconventional, often cheap way of doing marketing for your business that relies less on big budgets and more on personal (or company) work to promote. The goal is to be memorable, generate interest, and create WOM anyway that you can think of. At the core guerrilla marketing is about creativity, and […]
Guerrilla Marketing is an unconventional, often cheap way of doing marketing for your business that relies less on big budgets and more on personal (or company) work to promote. The goal is to be memorable, generate interest, and create WOM anyway that you can think of. At the core guerrilla marketing is about creativity, and has limitless possibilities which makes it a perfect fit for social media and is the basis for this series.
One of the items that Jay Conrad Levinson brings up in his book Guerrilla Marketing for Free is to create a benefits list for your business. This allows customers to see why your product is superior to your competitors. This bring up a question of context, and how can you market benefits without features? Naomi from the wickedly funny and informative Itty Biz (post contains swearing fyi) covers this topic in away I could not even begin to match. So if you don’t mind a wee bit of swearing give it a quick read.
For those of you who would rather grab the cliff notes here ya go, straight from the Naomi’s mouth “What you want is BENEFITS VERIFIED BY FEATURES.” Now that we have that out of the way how do we translate that into social media? How can you use these wonderful online tools to help create something that will create this great way of selling your business to people? I’m glad you asked, here’s a list I came up with, I’d love to hear yours in the comments below:
- Create a page / post on your companies site / blog displaying your perceived features and their benefits and leave it open for customers to comment on. Take the best ones and add them to the list, and link the list from your front page.
- This could even be handled in a UserVoice styled voting structure to see what your customers perceive as your greatest features and benefits.
- Install Disqus, IntenseDebate, or a similar social commenting system to allow what’s being said to spread to an even larger audience.
- Create a BackType account for your business and follow those who added a feature / benefit (this can also give you more insight into your users). If you’re using FaceBook add IEndorse, Testimonials, or Define Me to achieve a similar effect.
- Use all of your social media channels to announce the existence of the page and get your users / customers interested and involved.
- Use AddToAny to help your customers share your list any way they can. Include this list to any content aggregation or social bookmarking strategies you might have in place. If you don’t have one in place, now would be a great time to start.
The information gathered from your customers / users in this exercise is incredibly helpful in other marketing areas. You now have a list of what your customers see as your best features and benefits and can be used to assist with any of your other traditional / online marketing methods. Following your customers gives you insights into what else they are into and if there is a strong correlation to another product or service you now have a golden partnership opportunity laid out.
How I applied it: I have added Disqus (which has built in “voting”) to my blog to find out where else commentators are coming from and to discover new ides and content.
Your task: Add a FaceBook app, install a social commenting setup and create a features / benefits post, or get UserVoice and create your list.
What do you think? Have any ideas or input on this? If you do I’d love to hear about it in the comments below. If you already have a page like this, or if this inspires you to create one please leave the link in the comments below and I’ll link it from the main Guerrilla Social Media Marketing.
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Josh Peters is a freelance social media consultant from Salt Lake City, Utah who, when he’s not frolicking in the fields of social media, enjoys working on his startup RoyalAnts, watching horror movies with his wife, and playing with his dogs. He blogs at Shuaism and would really like to connect with you on FaceBook, LinkedIn, and/or Twitter. | <urn:uuid:0ea9ae52-618f-4f6f-b7c7-30a03e4f780b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.smartdatacollective.com/15833/?amp=1 | 2023-10-04T18:54:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.938244 | 1,057 |
Lawyers are often thought of as terrifying, stern, bespectacled types. SmartRecruiters’ Valerie Bertrand proves you can know your legal jargon and how to have a good time.
If you work for a company that conducts any business in or with Europe you’ve no doubt heard a certain acronym thrown around the office with increasing frequency, and intensity: GDPR.
If you haven’t, you might want to start shouting it yourself, because avoiding the General Data Protection Regulation could prove very expensive.
At SmartRecruiters, we’re living in a GDPR-stress-free zone, thanks primarily to our Head of Legal, Valerie Bertrand.
Valerie joined SmartRecruiters in August 2017, following successful careers in both the public and private sector. To us legal laypeople, the day-to-day work of company lawyers can seem slightly mysterious, even a bit daunting. I spoke with Valerie about how she came onboard and how her legal work has changed through the years. The first topic, unsurprisingly, was GDPR:
We recently attended a TruBerlin event in which a lot of conversation was concerned with GDPR. What has been the general feedback to GDPR in tech circles? Fear, confusion, readiness?
I think European companies are really focused, though it depends on each country. We had three webinars in December about GDPR; in France, England and Germany. You can measure the interest by the number of attendees. In Germany, there were more than 200, which is quite big. In France there were around 70, and 60 in the UK. We also ran a webinar for the US, but the audience wasn’t so big.
A lot of companies are concerned because they may not be compliant.
You mentioned the UK. Do you have any inkling how Brexit could affect GDPR?
I had this question raised at the UK webinar. I think a lot of people are concerned. I cannot predict the future, but in the UK you have an authority for data protection already, the ICO. And so far they speak a lot of about GDPR. It suggests they are telling UK companies to be compliant. For UK businesses, they’ll continue to transact business and process candidates from Europe. So I think UK companies have no choice but to comply. Let’s see.
A quick perusal of your resume shows you’ve also done legal work government institutions. What are the biggest differences you’ve found in tech and recruitment?
Before SmartRecruiters I was with the German Institute for Urban Affairs, an entity with funding from local authorities to conduct scientific research. I was in charge of tenders, contracts, checking supplier terms, vendor conditions and so on. You have to apply rules, and you have a time-frame you just have to comply with. For government, you have a lot of time, and a lot of people involved at every step. It’s positive sometimes because you have time to think about your project, but here, everything is for today, or tomorrow, so you have to act much quicker.
Are there any unique challenges to SmartRecruiters?
I decided to join SmartRecruiters because I knew I had a lot to do in the beginning, since the legal function was new here. The were no lawyers, so I had to build from scratch. That was the big challenge and still is the big challenge.
So this is different to what you’ve done previously in this sector?
Yes. I worked for Lumesse before, which had a big team compared to here. I had four people with me. I know the sector, so the industry of SmartRecruiters is not new for me, but the project here is innovative and novel compared to what I’ve seen in the past.
And you prefer this freedom compared to, say, working in the government sector?
Yes. One of our values is that ‘you are your own CEO’. And I like this. Especially when dealing with this volume of work, it’s very important to like what you do.
What was it that made you want to work in legal?
After college I had no idea what to do, to be honest. So I chose law at university because I thought, “Yeah, why not?”. I discovered different faces of the profession, like, in France, you have solicitors, but I didn’t want to go to courts and plead and so on, but I chose to work as an in-house counsel because I like to work with different profiles – engineering, sales, finance. I like to advise people and not only work on the big matters.
So if I was launching a tech startup in Berlin or elsewhere, and I asked you for some legal advice, what would you tell me?
Make sure you have all the intellectual property rights to develop your business. With technology especially, you have to protect your intellectual property and make sure it isn’t owned by someone else. Sometimes you attend conferences and hear presentations of products and you think “that is not new”. So make sure your business is really new and fully protected.
Legal can sometimes seem quite dry and serious. What do you do to in your free time?
The classic one. I have two kids – 15 and 10. It is not a secret they keep me busy. Music is a big passion for me, so when I have time I like to go to concerts.
Oh really? What kind of stuff?
Everything, but especially indie. Y’know, all The Smiths, all Oasis. But also artists like Rufus Wainwright and MGMT. I also like theater and movies, but if I have to spend money on an outing, my preference is a concert.
What was the last concert you went to?
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. But before that was a classic one, The Rolling Stones in Paris. | <urn:uuid:1ce5d9fa-2e79-4401-b11c-81d2c7a91fd2> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.smartrecruiters.com/blog/meet-valerie-bertrand-smartrecruiters-rock-loving-head-of-legal/ | 2023-10-04T20:26:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.977237 | 1,256 |
Dissolution of Marriage
At one time California was a “fault” divorce state. Divorce in California was possible only when one spouse conducted him- or herself in a way that provided legal “cause” for the other spouse to file for divorce.
Presently in California, a divorce may be obtained when a spouse or domestic partner claims that the parties have “irreconcilable differences”. With the change in law from fault to no fault, divorce was re-titled “dissolution of marriage”. Divorce and dissolution of marriage will be used interchangeably in any discussions on this website.
As a husband and father myself, my philosophy is that if children are involved, you should do everything possible to save your marriage and family. If you cannot, my goal is to assist you in making the dissolution of your marriage as cost effective, and as painless as possible, while protecting your rights and providing to you the legal knowledge and experience I have acquired over the past 31 years.
Dissolution of marriage is stressful and painful. I advise clients to try to avoid high conflict. If you do not avoid high conflict or you seek revenge, costs skyrocket and there is a great likelihood the fall-out will negatively affect your children. High conflict divorces are a proven cause of stress in children.
One lawyer cannot control the conduct of the other spouse or partner and his or her attorney, or their method of pursuit of their rights in the dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership case. Sometimes, although very unfortunate and costly, it is necessary to fight fire with fire. I always attempt to assert and protect my client’s rights. | <urn:uuid:10e558c4-579f-4bdb-b992-d69002260e03> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.smdjtlaw.com/dissolution-of-marriage.html | 2023-10-04T21:13:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.962003 | 345 |
Reverse Lookup for cell phone numbers is looking up for the name, address, and other details of a person from his phone number. This can easily be done quickly and easily over the internet. It is a very handy tool that you can use from any internet-connected computer and get the details for any landline or cell phone number instantly. Reverse phone lookup is perhaps the easiest, most affordable way to trace a call in the modern age. With this technology it searches a massive database of records to identify unknown callers you want to trace. Reverse phone lookup is simply the process of finding the identity of a caller with just his or her phone number whether it is unlisted or restricted.
Find out who is calling your home phone, your cell phone, or your child’s phone. Identify repeated calls from unknown number on your caller ID. It doesn’t matter whether it’s an unknown phone number on your gtm sportswear phone number cell phone, or an unknown phone number you don’t recognize on your child’s cell phone call list. An unknown number is an unknown person, and a reverse phone lookup is a way to put a face with the phone number. Despite its simplicity, reverse phone lookups are more comprehensive than a typical white pages phone search.
Cell phone reverse lookup is an excellent way to make sure your home and family are safe from strange phone calls. With over 233 million cell phone numbers that are unlisted it only makes sense to know who is calling you. Reverse cell phone lookup becomes inevitable if you are frequently disturbed by blank calls from the pranksters or you want to have a background check for known and unknown person.
Reverse phone lookup websites are more accurate and provide authenticated and reliable information. You will find the information about owners of landline as well as cell phone numbers including additional information like location, Carrier Company, present address, household members and so on. It will also enable individuals to obtain valuable information when consumers wish to contact individuals and businesses but don’t have sufficient information to do so.
Unlisted numbers are usually made at the request of the phone’s owner but this request is made with their phone’s carrier company and does not ensure that their phone number will remain unlisted in these private directories. However, in the US, 60% of households have an unlisted number, over 65 million. You can also find out the owner of any cell phone or unlisted number with reverse phone lookup. Reverse telephone directories are used by law enforcement and other emergency services in order to determine the origin of any request for assistance, however these systems include both publicly accessible (listed) and private (unlisted) services.
Find out who’s behind that unknown phone number. This service helps you to get control of unknown phone callers. You can do your own detective work when it comes to finding out who is an unknown caller. Find out how a reverse telephone number check can help you save money by looking up unknown numbers.
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Consumer email data is one of the most valuable resources available to brands in the marketing field. Collecting and being in control of a consumer database not only provides your company with a direct link to your most loyal consumers, it allows your brand to communicate in a way that is personal and highly effective. Email communication with your consumers can take many forms – whether you simply want to keep your consumers up to date on what’s happening in your company or whether you use their information to create perfectly personalised promotional campaigns – the fact remains that your company database is the fuel that drives the most powerful engine in digital marketing: email.
Why email is still the best
As channels such as social media and mobile connectivity become more ubiquitous every day, may brands are inevitably asking whether it is necessary to still place as much emphasis on the collection of consumer email data in particular. Surely a Facebook ‘like’ or some steady traffic to your site fulfils the same objective? The short answer in this case is no. Email is still considered to database email perusahaan be the best and most effective marketing medium available to brands and while social media and content marketing strategies also have their roles to play, they simply cannot compete with the measurable efficacy of an email marketing campaign created with the help of a profiled database. Email provides marketers with exact statistics that can track and analyse the behaviour of your consumers – unlike with other media – there is no guesswork here. You can have specific insights into who saw and interacted with your brand’s campaign.
Brands that have access to a profiled and managed email database are able to create personalised campaigns. This means using the information provided to your brand by the consumers themselves upon sign-up in order to create tailored campaigns that appeal to individual subscribers on some or even multiple levels. When it comes to personalisation in email marketing the sky is the limit – it all depends on how extensively you have asked subscribers to profile themselves. Ultimately, people respond to content and messages that are relevant to them and with email marketing and a personalised database, you don’t have to fire a shot in the dark and hope that it may be relevant to the person who receives your message.
Email data rental
Email marketing in itself is a fairly simple marketing vessel, but its power lies in the quality of the consumer email data to which it is sent. However, not all companies have been in business long enough or simply collecting data long enough to have a database able to provide them with a real return on investment. This is where reputable email marketing companies that specialise in email data rental steps in. Renting another company’s data means that you will gain short and limited access to their database where their subscribers have opted in to receive material from companies like you. Email data rental provides companies with a larger audience than they normally would have while also allowing your brand the option of growing your own email database through them.
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Arien Mack, Editor
For sociologists the world becomes intelligible when it is bifurcated into alternative arrangements: a Gemeinschaft and a Gesellschaft, a mechanical and an organic solidarity, a traditional and a rational society. The philosopher of history sees a three-step progression on a double helix: there are two Testaments but three stages, that of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The mode is dramaturgical, the adversaries are locked in combat, yet there is also a realiziation, a fulfillment: a realization of God's will; the realization of self, of philosophy, or of History. Like all good tales, there is a promised End when, presumably, we shall be One: the overcoming of all duality in the reunified Self, the classless society, the Absolute Knowledge, the Infinity of God.
ONE of the most vexing problems of social inquiry is the failure to achieve a unified theory of behavior. Numerous theories explain, or at least shed light on, human behavior in the aggregate, mainly theories of economics, sociology, political science, and that stepchild of social science, social psychology. There exist as well theories that try to unravel the attributes of behavior at the level of the individual, in 'particular theories of depth and gestalt psychology, behaviorism and other stimulus-response models. But nothing like a unified conception of behavior has thus far been attained—that is, a theoretical conception including within its explanatory framework both the behavior of the individual and that of the mass of individuals called "society.”
No international sociological congress I have attended has neglected the question: is there a crisis in sociology? We may doubt our methods of social observation, despair of our interpretative ideas, deplore the use (or nonuse) society makes of our work. No matter, we may console ourselves with obsessive self-concern. The difficulties within our field partake of a general crisis in the human sciences. Profound historical change and its (distorted) reflection in thought seem inextricable. We would do well to begin by thinking of it historically, and asking if it has a beginning and a middle: the end may be different from any we can envisage ahistorically. To anticipate a bit, many of us had hitherto supposed that the trouble was that sociology had the wrong ideas. Consider, however, the possibility that the idea of sociology as a separate discipline is in itself wrong.
It may be useful to state at the outset that this writer has no quarrel with one of Kamin's underlying points: the untenability of the modern hereditarian position on race and class differences in intelligence. But agreement on this point should not obscure the need for close scrutiny of his argument. In pursuing this argument, it is impossible to present here a complete history of intelligence testing and its relation to the sociopolitical context of the period, or even to review in detail all of Kamin's material. Instead, the more crucial points of his argument will be selected, dealing with (1) the impact of the psychologists' actions on legislation and the opinions surrounding this legislation, and (2) the explanation for the involvement of psychologists in these issues.
This essay proposes to consider the idea of boredom in a manner as close to the tenor of Febvre's suggestions as the author can manage. At best, it may suggest something of the unique character of much of the source materials for the history of psychology from earliest Europe to the nineteenth century and offer an incomplete inventory of the conceptual labels that writers used to describe emotional states and the nature of the personality. These aims are intended to point to language in its historical setting, and rhetoric, as major indicators of the history of ideas about the emotions, and such ideas are a necessary preliminary to the further investigation of the content and character of the emotions and the nature of the personality.
How does boredom grow and spread in an exciting world? Amid unprecedented affluence, personal freedom to match, and a technology that crowds our time with exciting, sometimes frightening, advances and innovations, boredom has become a serious obstruction to the search for happiness in many lives. It can no longer be dismissed as a trivial and unworthy feeling, reflecting some idiosyncratic flaw of shallowness and superficiality in the bored person. Nor can it be adequately explained by a theory that man has become the passive victim of a mechanized and dehumanizing society. The explanation lies deeper, in the complexities of man's mind, and involves the evolution of a particular attitude toward the early training of children for social success. Some, at least, have long recognized boredom as a formidable force. But for most of us the problem of boredom is only now coming to recognition, distorted by old prejudice and clouded by our inadequate understanding of the role of feelings in our lives.
Psychoanalysis has demonstrated that much of the functioning of the mind takes place outside conscious awareness. Hence, I shall try in this essay to elucidate the contribution of unconscious elements to that state of mind which we call boredom. Seen under a psychoanalytic lens, boredom results from a stalemate between opposing forces in the mind. Their ideational contents are largely kept out of awareness, while their accompanying emotional tensions and feelings of discomfort remain in awareness. My exposition will begin with some relevant etymological data. It will pass from these to easily obtainable observations on oneself and others. I shall discuss the unpleasant feeling of concern with the passage of time in boredom and after that the intrapsychic conflicts held in abeyance by boredom and give some clinical illustrations for this.
In matters of philosophy we have become creatures of fashion. But this thirst for novelty need not be altogether frivolous. And even what is frivolous in it may come out of some deeper impulse in us: the feeling, for example, that the ultimate truth of things, whatever it may be, is more rich and complex than any passing language will succeed in expressing. As metaphysical beings, we appear to crave belief in a universe that is open and varied rather than closed and uniform.
Time has never been essential to economic analysis: an entire theoretical method consists of comparative statics, which compares the structure of an existing situation with the (changed) structure of another situation at a different time. Consequently, fairly sophisticated methods of distinguishing between trend, cyclical, seasonal, and erratic timing as well as between endogenous and exogenous influences on time-series data have been developed within the framework of economic thinking. Economics is also a social science, and time as it affects the human beings who make up society, and therefore the economy, enters into economic analysis with respect to the major productive factors of labor and capital. | <urn:uuid:1d8e4cb6-063e-4011-ab97-bace14433c4b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.socres.org/post/1975/10/01/Vol-42-No-3-Fall-1975 | 2023-10-04T20:57:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.947571 | 1,365 |
Following the letter dated 11 February 2022 from the independent Inspectors about Solihull’s Local Plan, Solihull Council has managed to deal with a number of the issues highlighted by the Inspectors.
The examination in public hearings that took place from September 2021 to February 2022 raised a number of issues that the inspectors wanted the Council to respond to before they could confirm whether the plan is sound.
They have already concluded that the Council has complied with the duty to co-operate in the preparation of the Local Plan.
A Solihull Council spokesperson said:
“The Council has moved at pace to deal with some technical details, for instance, providing an update on a likely housing trajectory that the Inspectors highlighted. These can be viewed here.
“We have agreed that the period of the plan should be adjusted to ensure that when it is adopted, it looks forward over a fifteen-year period to be consistent with national policy. With adoption likely later this year, the end period of the plan will now run to 2037.
“This adjustment does have implications for the number of homes each site will need to deliver, but as most of these additional homes are expected to be realised towards the end of the Plan we are confident there is enough flexibility in our proposals to accommodate this change, and we are not seeking to identify any further sites.
“We are currently working closely with the NEC to provide the evidence to justify their ambitious vision for the site that would see the delivery of more than 2,000 new homes by 2036.”
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Sales on Demand: Growing your Business
August 3 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT$20.00
Who should attend: Entrepreneurs and business owners wanting to accelerate their growth.
What you will learn:
In this workshop you will learn how to grow your business by creating a sales on demand system:
-How to win more sales to accelerate your business growth
-Learn the secrets on how to get bigger sales to rapidly increase your profits
-Discover how to build a loyal customer base that buys often and refers their friends
-Uncover the methods to increase market share and expand into new markets
Presenter: Alexander Nouveau is the founder of a real estate lead generation company, an executive resume service, and recently www.NouveauStartups.com – which is a company that helps business owners rapidly scale their businesses.
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Welcome to June!
Warm weather, the opening of swimming pools, the official first day of Summer, and National Iced Tea month!
Ice tea began appearing in the U.S. in the 1860’s and continued to grow in popularity through the late 1800’s. But it was the debut of iced tea at the 1904 World's Fair that caused its popularity to soar, and cemented it’s standing in our nations beverage market. Of the tea consumed in the U.S., 80% is iced (Tea Association of the USA’s 2022 fact sheet).
How to make iced tea
1. Basic Iced tea: brew tea according to package instructions or to your taste. Let it cool or pour over ice immediately.
2. Cafe Method: this quick prep ice tea method is what is usually used in coffee shops and cafe's to make iced tea. The tea is brewed at 3x the suggested strength to ensure the flavor remains vibrant when poured over ice. The hot tea is then stirred or shaken (in cups or a cocktail shaker) in ice. Then poured over ice and served..
3. Cold Brew: just as it's name implies the tea leaves are steeped in cold water rather than hot water. To do this, the leaf and water combination is put in the refrigerator to steep for the desired amount of time. The leaves are strained out, resulting in a smooth and flavorful iced beverage.
4. Sun Tea: similar to cold brew, tea leaves and water are combined and left in the sun to steep for the desired amount of time, then strained.
My favorite way to prepare iced tea is cold brewing. In my opinion, cold brewing is the ideal way to prepare iced tea. If you like iced tea, I encourage you to give it a try. For more information about How to cold brew, check out our Iced Tea STEAPing Guide. | <urn:uuid:249c99b9-709e-46aa-b47e-0268421f2925> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.specialtyteaproducts.com/post/how-to-make-iced-tea | 2023-10-04T20:21:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.946479 | 404 |
The most common cause of sensitive teeth is worn enamel or an exposed root, which irritates the nerve and sends the signal to your brain that something is wrong in the form of sharp pain. Sometimes, a chip or crack in the enamel is enough to reduce your tooth’s resilience to outside influences. Cavities and gum disease are also culprits in causing sensitive teeth. Contact Splendid Dental Woodlands by calling 713-587-9996 to find solutions for sensitive teeth.
Can I Treat Sensitive Teeth at Home?
If sensitive teeth become a significant issue, you should visit a dentist to find the underlying cause. If there is no severe damage to your teeth, your dentist may recommend treatments you can do at home that will desensitize your teeth, such as:
- Desensitizing toothpaste – Toothpaste made for sensitive teeth is available over-the-counter in a wide variety of flavors and formulas. It takes a little time for these to work, but they are often the best course of action for minorly sensitive teeth.
- Saltwater rinse – Mix 1/2 tsp. of salt in a glass of lukewarm water and swish it around for 30 seconds. This treatment can help ease the pain and kill bacteria in your mouth.
- Hydrogen Peroxide – As a mild antiseptic, mixing two capfuls of hydrogen peroxide with an equal amount of water can reduce inflammation. Be sure to rinse your mouth with regular water afterward to remove all the peroxide.
Avoiding foods and beverages that irritate your sensitive teeth combined with proper dental hygiene, and these treatments could solve your issue entirely.
Professional Treatments for Sensitive Teeth
The treatments involved in more complex causes of sensitive teeth will need to be done by your dentist. If the root is exposed, the dentist may need to perform one or more of these procedures:
- Fluoride – Your dentist may provide a fluoride treatment in the office or send you home with a product to treat your sensitive teeth. Fluoride helps fortify enamel and may help in boosting the shield that protects the nerves.
- Root canal – This is usually the last resort when other treatments fail to alleviate the pain of sensitive teeth. A root canal process involves removing the entire root of the affected tooth, thereby removing all the nerves.
- Bonding – If the tooth’s root is exposed, your dentist may suggest applying a bonding resin to the exposed area. This process is highly effective for desensitizing the tooth.
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Sign up at FanDuel NJ Sportsbook and benefit from a risk-free bet of up to $1,000. If you first wager loses, you will receive the stake back in free bets. Other promotions include odds boosts, risk-free parlays, $1,000,000 contests, and more.
Our expert FanDuel review for New Jersey covers the best bonuses and promotions, the available betting options, the banking system, the mobile app, and more. Learn all about the online betting site before you join the action and claim your welcome offer.
FanDuel mostly relies on its sharp odds to ensure that players win properly on the site. Of course, there are also some bonuses and promotions that can help increase these winnings more. While you don’t need a FanDuel NJ promo code to claim a bonus, these are the main deals to keep an eye on:
Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Risk-Free Bet up to $200 + $10 Sports Credit
$50 Free Bets for Both Sides
FanDuel Casino is available on the same site when playing from New Jersey, or from another state with legal online gambling. It offers a big collection of slots and other games, along with a series of dedicated promotions. Our FanDuel NJ Casino review will show you how to claim rewards every single day.
As we’ve highlighted above, you won’t need a special FanDuel promo code for New Jersey to start claiming bonuses on the site. In fact, all you have to do is deposit and start betting and the rewards will quickly follow. We will review the main sportsbook bonuses in more detail below.
The main offer currently available at FanDuel Sportsbook for NJ customers is a no-sweat first bet of up to $1,000. In other words, it is a risk-free bet for new users who sign up and bet on the sportsbook. This bonus is available for all markets on the site during the promotional period.
If the first bet doesn’t win, you will receive the original stake back in the form of free bets. This allows you to try again without any cost. The downside to this type of sports betting bonuses is that you don’t receive a bonus if your first bet wins. Moreover, the $1,000 maximum limit is not relevant for most players.
Overall, the FanDuel NJ Sportsbook welcome bonus is standard among premium betting sites. It encourages new users to take a bigger risk since they receive the amount back if they lose. The free bets must be used within 14 days, after which they expire.
This offer is a bit different from your standard sports betting bonus in New Jersey. FanDuel NJ doesn’t have its own racebook, but it has a link that sends users to TVG, a legal online racebook site in the state. Here, FanDuel users can register with the promo code SPORTSBOOK and their FanDuel Sportsbook email address.
On the first deposit of $10 or more, you will receive a $10 sportsbook bonus on FanDuel, transferred within 72 hours. You will also benefit from a risk-free single-horse win bet of up to $200 at TVG.
It is an interesting workaround given the current regulations in New Jersey that allows FanDuel customers to access online horse racing betting. Plus, the welcome bonus is appealing for casual bettors since it doesn’t have a rollover requirement.
The FanDuel refer-a-friend system in New Jersey allows existing customers to invite their friends and claim rewards in the process. You will need a fully verified account with at least one deposit to access the exclusive link via the “Earn $$$” or “Refer” buttons on the site or FanDuel app.
The new customer must use the referral link to sign up and create a new account. They then need to deposit and bet at least $10 within 28 days to unlock $50 in free bets for the FanDuel Sportsbook. Both sides receive $50 bonuses, paid within 72 hours.
Free bets don’t need to be used in one lump sum and only have a rollover of 1x. The winnings will not contain the wagered free bet amount. Each customer can have up to 10 successful referrals during the promotional period.
Given the range of risk-free bets, boosted odds, and other promotions running on the platform, FanDuel NJ customers can benefit from various rewards just by betting. The operator also runs special promos every month that highlight major sporting events.
The site advertises a no sweat first bet, going up to $1,000. This offer is not uncommon among online sportsbooks in New Jersey and it helps new players get used to the platform. It also encourages customers to make a larger first bet, or at longer odds, since they will receive the stake back if the wager doesn’t win.
The additional racebook welcome bonus is the result of a partnership with TVG in New Jersey and it is worth checking out. Not only will you receive a $10 bonus for FanDuel Sportsbook, but you also benefit from a risk-free first bet at TVG.
No sweat bonus offers are available every week for selected leagues and parlays. The promotions page features multiple offers for existing customers that are worth claiming. For example, users can place a same-game parlay on Thursday Night Football with three legs or more and benefit from a risk-free guarantee.
Other offers for existing customers can consist of free-to-play contests. Here, registered players can opt in, make their selections, and stand to win cash prizes if they are correct. FanDuel NJ is giving away $1,000,000 in cash for predicting the highest and lowest performing NFL teams every week.
We didn’t find a FanDuel Sportsbook no deposit bonus when signing up from New Jersey. However, the promotions include several types of no deposit offers. Boosted odds are the most common in this category and they can help customers win more for free. You can view the available markets from the “Boosts” tab in the menu.
For other no deposit bonuses, make sure to check the FanDuel NJ promotions page. Ongoing campaigns can award prizes just for making picks on selected leagues. For example, you can make six predictions for college football for the chance to win your share of the $20,000 prize pool.
To benefit from the bonuses and promotions available at FanDuel Sportsbook NJ, you must meet some requirements, such as:
On every FanDuel NJ promo page, you can find a long list of terms and conditions. These can be difficult to browse and understand for newcomers, and so we will cover the main bonus terms in our review.
Deposit bonus codes and offers are generally limited to one, or a few deposits. At FanDuel NJ, the welcome bonus is only available on the first bet after signing up. So, it is only valid for the first deposit.
Referral bonuses however are available for multiple deposits. One customer can have up to 10 successful referrals on the platform and claim up to $500 in free bets from the program.
We were happy to see that the operator doesn’t attach high rollovers for its offers. In fact, FanDuel New Jersey customers will receive free bets without any wagering requirements.
The only limitation is that free bet amounts cannot be withdrawn right away. Instead, users must use the free bet for the stake and can then keep the winnings. It is also worth noting that winning free bets will not include the stake in the payout.
The minimum deposit limit applies for certain FanDuel NJ promos, like the welcome bonus and the referral bonus. In both cases, players are required to deposit at least $10 and then bet that amount in order to qualify for the respective offer. You may also find minimum betting limits for some odds boosts or parlay boosts.
When it comes to the maximum deposit limit, this isn’t really a concern for most customers on the platform. The welcome risk-free bet goes up to $1,000, which is much bigger than what the majority of users enter in the bet slip.
This is a term that can sometimes cause problems and should be inspected in advance. Luckily, FanDuel Sportsbook free bets are available on all markets provided on the site. The only exceptions are round robin bets and same game parlays, which are excluded from the bonus offers.
Also, some promotions will provide boosted odds or increased payouts for specified markets or leagues. You will have to carefully read the requirements to make sure that your bet qualifies for the offer. For example, the NFL risk-free bet is only available on the games taking place on a set date.
The expiry date for a FanDuel NJ promo is clearly presented in the terms and conditions. This is usually the second entry, but you will have to look further down for the expiry period for the bonus. Most free bets on the platform will expire after 14 days if not used.
In just a few steps, you can create your own FanDuel NJ account and start betting on the site. We will walk you through them all below.
Go to the FanDuel site and click the green “Join Now” button from the top dashboard. You will also find the button in the featured bonus image on the site.
The registration form has several stages, starting with an email and account password. After that, you will have to enter your full name, date of birth, and address.
Due to sports betting regulations in New Jersey, all customers must verify their location when betting online. You can do this on FanDuel by downloading a location plug-in or by using the mobile apps.
Once the account is ready and verified, you can access the FanDuel NJ cashier and deposit funds through various payment methods. Select your preferred option and enter the details.
You automatically benefit from a risk-free first bet after your FanDuel login. The offer goes up to $1,000, so you can afford to take a bigger risk. If you lose, you receive the wagered amount back as free bets.
Since you don’t need to worry about a FanDuel promo code in NJ for most bonuses, it is quite easy to claim and use offers on the platform. Even so, we will go through some of the most common mistakes that can happen here, in regards to bonuses.
Check out our other reviews of top online sportsbooks in New Jersey to find something perfect if FanDuel doesn’t have the bonuses you want.
Founded in 2009, FanDuel started as a company that provided Daily Fantasy Sports with various contests in the US. It wasn’t until September 1st, 2018 that it officially launched its online sportsbook for the first time. This was in New Jersey and the operator has since then expanded in several other states, including Pennsylvania, New York, and West Virginia.
The FanDuel Sportsbook is now available online in the browser and via mobile apps for Android and iOS devices. It uses a standard layout with an elegant theme and targets recreational bettors. However, more experienced players will also feel welcomed here thanks to the sharp FanDuel odds available across a range of sports.
Banking is handled through convenient payment methods and the support team can help out when needed. It doesn’t quite have the most rewarding promotions in New Jersey and there are some sports noticeably missing from the list. Overall, however, FanDuel Sportsbook is one of the best betting sites of 2023.
What we like:
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While it doesn’t have the longest list of covered sports, FanDuel provides betting options for most of the popular picks. Of course, it has great coverage of the major leagues in the US, but it also extends to international sports and championships.
This is all easy to browse thanks to the list of sports on the site. The most popular selections are always at the top for quick access, along with buttons for the promos, boosts, and referral system. Overall, the layout is user-friendly when using the browser version and the same goes for the FanDuel Sportsbook NJ app.
A list of the matches will present the spread, moneyline, and total bets. Users can click on the link for more wagers to view the complete range of markets and more betting info details. Selections are added to the large bet slip, and from here, users can place single bets, parlays, and round robins.
There are a total of 17 sports available at the time of the FanDuel NJ review. This is without including horse racing since that is available through a partner site. The best coverage is for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAAF, and NCAAB. Other popular sports and leagues include the PGA Tour, tennis, and soccer.
When it comes to betting options per match, FanDuel really stands out with an impressive offering, especially for the major leagues. There is an entire page of markets that includes alternative lines, various props, multiple totals, and more. The sportsbook also supports same-game parlays for selected sports and matches.
FanDuel is one of the few sportsbook sites in New Jersey that has a button for a racebook. However, this isn’t on the same site and instead requires users to sign up with TVG. There is a dedicated promotion for FanDuel users here that can land them a $10 sportsbook bonus and a $200 risk-free bet on the racebook.
The downside is that you need a separate account and you can’t simply use your existing FanDuel login to bet on horses. As for the good news, racing fans can access one of the best online racebooks in the state.
Esports is not available on the site at this time. The bookmaker may add esports betting options to the list of FanDuel sports in the future, as some tournaments become more and more popular. Competitive video games like League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and Dota 2 can draw in huge crowds and plenty of bettors as well.
The live betting interface keeps the same design and the bookmaker covers all of the top events. You can access the live page on the site and via the FanDuel Sportsbook NJ app to view the odds and place your bets.
While it doesn’t include live streaming, the live page normally has a live game view for more details, along with game stats. We also found a great range of live betting markets for each match. Not only do you have the main options, but there is usually a range of props to take advantage of.
FanDuel has its own network for streaming live sporting events. Known simply as FanDuel TV, it hosts betting content, celebrity interviews, and other resources. It mostly focuses on international basketball matches and plans on airing more than 3,000 hours of leagues from Australia, China, France, and Germany.
FanDuel TV also has horse racing coverage from the TVG network. However, the sportsbook interface doesn’t actually have live streaming of the main leagues and sporting events, like some of its competitors.
FanDuel Casino is available in New Jersey and in other states that allow online casino gaming. The platform is powered in collaboration with Betfred and features more than 400 games from select developers. The lobby is pretty simple and has tabs for slots, live casino games, jackpots, table games, blackjack, and roulette.
Some notable studios available here include NetEnt, IGT, Evolution Gaming, Yggdrasil, and WMS. FanDuel Casino in New Jersey even has its own exclusive live dealer tables for blackjack and roulette. All options run from the site or from the mobile apps and don’t require any special software.
For promotions, the FanDuel New Jersey Casino offers a risk-free first day where players get up to $1,000 back if they are down. There is also a Reward Machine where users can log in with FanDuel Casino and spin for free for the chance to win rewards every day.
The FanDuel Sportsbook NJ app is arguably better than the web browser version. The interface fits perfectly on mobile devices and allows for quick and easy navigation. Moreover, mobile users have access to the full range of sports and markets. The tabs at the top show the most popular leagues and the FanDuel odds are displayed clearly on the page.
You can use your existing FanDuel login credentials to continue betting while on the go. The app includes a geolocation plug-in, so customers will have to give location permission to ensure they are within state borders when betting. It remains safe and secure, with a full cashier for depositing and withdrawing funds.
The New Jersey FanDuel app is available on the Apple App Store and on Google Play. It also includes the online casino section for playing slots, blackjack, roulette, and other games from your phone. FanDuel customer reviews make it one of the top mobile betting apps in the USA.
The cashier features popular online payment methods that allow for simple deposits and fast withdrawals. FanDuel NJ accepts debit cards, credit cards, Venmo, PayPal, Play+, and other options. Unfortunately, it doesn’t currently support any form of cryptocurrency banking directly.
As for withdrawals, processing can take between a few hours and a couple business days. Most payout requests are verified and approved within 12-24 hours during the week. Customers must submit the required documents in advance and verify their age, social security number, and address.
Payment methods available at FanDuel NJ Sportsbook:
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FanDuel scores a perfect rating for security in our online sportsbook review. The operator is well-known and trusted throughout the USA. Its real money sportsbook is available in 17 states right now and has all the required licenses for each market. In New Jersey, FanDuel has a license from the Division of Gaming Enforcement.
The site is encrypted and the FanDuel odds are provided by a leading bookmaker, Betfair Interactive. Players have to go through the standard verification checks to make sure that they comply with local regulations. This also adds another layer of security for withdrawing funds.
The customer support service on the site is great and provides several resources for assistance. The help center is well-organized and has answered questions across a series of topics. However, we found some of the answers to be limited and not that useful.
For direct support, users can start a live chat through the FanDuel Coach feature, which is available 24/7. Email support is also available but it often takes 12-24 hours for the team to respond. Another contact option is to leave a voicemail at the FanDuel phone number for NJ and have an agent call back when available.
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Yes, FanDuel is legally available in New Jersey with a license from the Division of Gaming Enforcement. It offers real money sports betting, casino games, daily fantasy sports, and more.
Yes, you can download the FanDuel Sportsbook NJ app for free from the Apple App Store and from the Google Play Store. It only takes a minute or two to install it and you can then access the FanDuel login to bet from anywhere in New Jersey.
All bets on the site pay out in real money. As a result, you can win actual cash by winning bets at FanDuel Sportsbook NJ, by playing the casino games, and by taking part in DFS competitions.
FanDuel Sportsbook withdrawals in New Jersey can take as little as a few hours to be approved. The standard timeframe however is one business day for processing and customers may have to wait a few more days when using bank transfers.
Yes, FanDuel NJ provides the option to withdraw cash in person at the FanDuel Sportsbook at Meadowlands Racetrack in Atlantic City. Request the payout from your online account and you will receive approval within 24 hours. Then, you can pick up the cash when you are ready.
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Personal Representative Appointment
A personal representative is a person who is appointed to oversee the administration of the financial affairs of someone who has passed away. This person may be referred to as an “executor” or an “administrator,” depending on the circumstances in which they are appointed.
An executor is a person that the decedent has specifically named in a valid will to oversee the administering of the decedent’s estate. However, if the deceased person has not left a will, or if they have not named an executor, the probate court will designate a personal representative who is accountable to the court. In such a case, the personal representative is called an administrator.
In either case, the role of the personal representative is to take control and inventory of the decedent’s property, pay their outstanding taxes and bills, and ensure that their assets are transferred to the beneficiaries of the estate.
If you need assistance appointing an executor to manage your estate, or if you have been designated as a personal representative for another person’s will, the legal team at Staubus and Randall is here to help you with all aspects of the process. Our experienced Dallas estate planning attorneys can help you make sure that your last wishes, or those of your loved one, are carried out in a manner that aligns with the best interests of you and your family.
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Who May Serve as a Personal Representative in Texas?
According to Texas State Code, there are two basic requirements for who can serve as personal representatives. The person must be:
- at least 18 years of age, and
- of sound mind—that is, not judged by the court to be incapacitated.
There are a few further restrictions to keep in mind. Those who have been convicted of federal or state felonies are ineligible to serve as personal representatives unless they have been pardoned or had all their civil rights restored.
Furthermore, a probate court will reject potential executors who it finds to have a conflict of interest or is otherwise “unsuitable” (see Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 304.003; 931 S.W.2d 607).
You can name a corporation as your executor, provided that it is authorized to act as a fiduciary in Texas. In general, however, it is preferable to name an individual unless you have a particularly large and complex estate or if you do not know an individual you trust enough to serve in this role.
While non-residents of the state of Texas can serve as your personal representative, they will need to appoint someone who lives in-state to serve as resident agent. The in-state agent will accept legal documents on behalf of the estate. For simplification purposes, it is usually better to appoint someone who lives near you, as they may need to handle day-to-day affairs for weeks, months, or even longer.
Who Is Entitled to Preference in the Appointment of a Personal Representative?
Provided the individuals are qualified, the probate court grants Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration in the following order of preference:
- The person the decedent’s will names as executor
- The decedent’s surviving spouse
- The decedent’s principal devisee
- Any devisee of the decedent
- The decedent’s next of kin
- A creditor of the decedent
- Any resident of the county who is of good character and who applies for the letters
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What Are the Personal Representative’s Responsibilities?
Personal representatives are tasked with the following:
- Obtain a copy of the decedent’s will. Read and understand the instructions therein.
- File a petition with the court to admit the will to probate.
- Gather all the decedent’s assets.
- If applicable, take possession of the decedent’s safe deposit box and contents.
- Locate all accounts of the deceased by consulting with banks and savings & loans in the area.
- Check for cash and valuables hidden around the home.
- Transfer all securities to the name of the executor and continue collecting dividends and interests on behalf of heirs.
- Take an inventory of all real estate deeds, mortgages, leases, and tax information.
- Arrange for immediate management of any rental properties.
- Collect any money owed to the decedent.
- Inventory and protect all household and personal effects.
- Collect life insurance proceeds that are payable to the estate.
- Safeguard all business interests and properties.
- Arrange for appraisal of assets and sale of assets if appropriate.
- Pay valid claims against the estate. Reject invalid claims and defend the estate if necessary.
- Pay any taxes that may be owed.
- File income tax return for decedent and estate.
- File federal estate tax returns and state death/inheritance tax returns.
- Prepare the statement of receipts and disbursements. Pay attorney’s and executor’s fees.
Is the Personal Representative Entitled to Compensation?
As you can see, the duties of a personal representative can be considerable. Therefore, Texas law entitles a personal representative to 5% of all the amounts that they actually receive or payout in cash, not to exceed 5% of the estate’s gross value. The calculation does not include the cash that is paid out to heirs or receiving funds that were on hand or stored in a financial institution at the time of the decedent’s death. Also excluded in this calculation are assets with named beneficiaries, such as IRAs.
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Brad Turner, creator of Pool Hall Business Plan, walks us through the steps of opening a billiards business. He talks about getting funding for your pool hall, choosing a location, bringing in the most lucrative players, bringing in pool tournaments, follow-up marketing, hiring a manager and employees, and more. [24 min.]
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Give us an overview of the pool hall business. It sounds pretty interesting.
In most metro areas now in the northeast, when you to go a pool hall, it’s not your plain cement floor just off the bowling alley type thing. The trend now is to have full bars, wait staff, comfortable lighting, comfortable chairs, that sort of thing. They are becoming really sort of Meccas for sports entertainment and in the case of The Hub, we actually have a second floor where we have a full live music venue. So we do live music on the weekends as well.
I see that in general. The pool halls that I’ve seen not adapt to that sort of more upscale play have actually started to fall by the wayside. We are seeing less and less of those dingy, grungy pool halls of yesteryear and more of a trend to the upscale space. We are not seeing more pool halls coming to being, but we are seeing a resurgence in the refurbish and the improvement of the pool halls that are local.
It is still very strong there. Again, speaking to Long Island, there is a big, strong, social element. At The Hub we focus very much on what I’ll call the “social player,” couple of guys coming in to shoot pool. But there is also, in the New York metro, a very strong amateur and professional league scene as well. Pool is alive and well and my understanding is that it’s thriving in other parts of the country as well.
Brad, back up a little bit and tell us how you got into this business. What’s your background?
I had gotten into this business actually through a friend. I was looking to start a business – when I was younger I had done a lot of work in retail and I had been very much customer facing in a lot of my past jobs.
I’m originally from Canada and I had a good friend up there open up a pool hall with a chain called Dooly’s in Canada. I’m going to say there are probably about 30 to 40 locations strong and he had opened one. I saw it as a great business where what appealed to me was the customers entertain themselves. They are not there for my food, not beholden to a chef. I wanted to get into some customer facing business. I was comfortable in that space and what struck me about billiards was that it is unique, it is niche and the customers for the most part entertain themselves, right? So that’s what got me into it and then leveraging my colleague and learning everything I could from what he had done building up his pool hall, when I moved to the United States and the time was right, I elected to go into that business and it’s been about five years now.
What kind profit potential is there in the pool hall business? You see some maybe in your local area and you wonder are people really making a lot of money in this?
If you look at gross margins – I’m just speaking for New York – anything that you make off the pool table is tax free in terms of sales tax and then our other revenue stream is beverage sales. We don’t have a full kitchen. We do simple foods but all in all the gross margins are in that 50 to 60%. In my case, the building is close to 12,000 square feet. Rent is your biggest expense followed by employees and then utilities. So net-net you can expect to get – if you are running it right, you could expect to see 10 to 15% net margins.
Talk us through the process of creating a pool hall business plan. Where do you really start?
The first part was really coming up with what was the concept. Are you going to be a family entertainment center? Think bowling alley. That type of thing. Or are you looking to be more geared towards the player? Or are you looking to be more geared towards the social element, right? I think that drives the type of venue you want, how you are going to lay out and what kind of expenses you are going to have and, of course, it’s going to drive one of the major things, which is rent, and where you want to be. That’s the first thing: what’s your concept?
For me, it was simply just starting to write it all down. I think a lot of times when folks are thinking about starting a business, they’ve got all these ideas but they don’t take the time to methodically write it down. For me, the easy part was starting to write down my ideas and my thinking of everything. So this is all great. This is how it’s going to look. This is the pool tables I want. This is the décor. This is the food. And I could envision a day in the life but then the hard part maybe not the most glamorous part was okay, let’s start to then figure out what this thing is going to cost.
Once I had an understanding of what I wanted in terms of a concept, I started to look for locations and sites. Long Island is just one big, sprawling suburb broken into small towns. I started looking at those towns where people gathered. My concept was all around sort of the social or entertainment player. We still have families. We still have leagues and that sort of thing, but the real focus was on what I will call the social player.
Families will come in, absolutely, and they’ll get some chicken wings or get some sodas and they are great for a Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon for sure. The league players, what I find is the serious league players around pool are very serious on the game. They are not big drinkers, but the keep your room as busy on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday night. The money is in the folks that will come in, maybe they will be two couples, they will come in, they will take a table for a couple of hours but the women are drinking wine, the guys are drinking craft beers and that’s really where the money is in, birthday parties, to be honest with you.
The way we’ve designed our room and we get a lot of 30, 40, 50, 60th sort of celebration birthday points. We’ve done it such that the wives, the girlfriends feel just as comfortable in the places the guys do. To me that’s the sweet spot. If I could do birthday parties every day of the week, I’d be a happy man.
How do you get funding for your pool hall business? I mean, when you walk into a bank or you apply for a loan, is this something people want to lend you money to do?
I spent a lot of time with the New York State Development Corp. refining the business plan. I went to leverage the different resources like score to continue to flesh out the plan and then through the SBA programs there, I was able to get funding from a bank. To answer your question succinctly, Matt, yes, I think they will fund you. Obviously, how much are you looking for? How much are you putting in yourself? What does your business plan look like? Those are all key factors.
Ultimately, what you might want to look at is purchasing an existing pool hall. Can you get the guy that’s had the place for 10/15 years, maybe let it run down a little bit and he is ready to get out. So the question is: is it the right location for the concept you want to do? What’s it going to take to turn around? What sort of modifications, refurbs, cleanup is it going to take? There is a high likelihood that you can get the seller to finance part of the purchase. “Listen, we are going to pay this thing off over three years, four years and I will give you 50% down and you pay the other 50% off monthly at an agreed upon interest rate.”
That’s another route that I know other owners have taken and the trade-off is it might not be the exact location you want to go to and that can be do or die. Then again, you may not have to deal with any banks.
Buying an existing location, that’s an interesting thought and I’m sure that some people listening are going to be faced with that sort of thing. How do you differentiate between a business that might be just poorly run with a lot of upside potential and one that’s on the way out that you really should steer clear of?
The first thing I would do is consult with the building department. Here on Long Island, you have to be zoned for public assembly. You have to be zoned for billiards and amusement. Then, of course, if you have a bar, you have to have a liquor license and have the zoning to sell liquor and food. All of these things you can find at your local building department. What I would suggest is you make a list of all the pool halls in the surrounding area that you are interested in, craft a letter introducing yourself frankly stating, “Hey, I’m looking at opening up a pool hall in your area. I’d be interested in speaking to you about possibly purchasing your venue.” Send that out to all of those guys and then you’ll get information back.
Now you’ve done your business plan, right? I’m not saying this is a way to short circuit your business plan, but you’ve done your business plan. You understand what certain things cost. You’ve talked to the electrical company to get an understanding of what the rates are for gas/electric. You know what the phone bill is going to be. You’ve gone to the liquor and beer distributors and if not the distributors, just go to the retail outlets and you’ve priced liquor, you’ve priced beer. You have an understanding of what your costs are going to be going into it. And it’s not going to be perfect but it’s going to be pretty close and what I offer in my consulting is the ability to validate some of those assumptions that some of my customers have made, right? Hey, you are too high. You are too low. That sort of thing.
Point is you’ve done your business plan, you’ve done your homework. Now when you’ve reach out – and I guarantee you, you are going to get some calls – you go in there and you’ll be able to spend some time with them. What’s the rent? As part of the business plan, you’ve talked with real estate brokers, commercial brokers, you’ll know what the going rent is in certain towns in certain areas, right? Have the guy signed a terrible lease? If he has signed a terrible lease, is there an opportunity that when you buy this to renegotiate the lease? Of course, you are not going to buy anything until you’ve talked to the landlord and had that discussion.
To answer your earlier question, yeah, maybe he is just into a terrible lease and there is an opportunity to renegotiate the lease. Maybe he’s let the place go and you’ve spent some time, you’ve staked it out, you’ve been there on Saturday and next Friday nights. Maybe you know people who know the pool hall. Is it just run down? The old pig needs some lipstick? What’s the neighborhood that it’s in? Is it in a good neighborhood and just been let run down? Or is the neighborhood changing? From what you know about the neighborhood, is it changing for the better or for the worse?
You to go two or three pool halls and you talk to the owners, you are going to start to get a sense of what is a good deal and what isn’t. You are going to start to know because you’ve done your research about turning it around.
The other thing you could think about is find out who runs the pool tournaments. In the New York area, there is a hand full of guys that are sort of the go-to guys for the metro and regional tournaments. Predator is a brand of cue. They hold the Predator Tour. Joss is another cue manufacturer, so there is the Joss Tour, those types of things.
The guys running those tournaments and the guys who go to those tournaments know all the pool halls and know all the issues that are going on. So if you find out where the next Predator tour is or the next tournament, you’ll go there. They’ll be 20, 30, 40, 50 guys depending on the size of the tournament. Just go in, hang out, introduce yourself to some of the players and say, “Hey, what about Bob’s pool hall over on route 10. What do you guys know about that? What’s the word on the street of those guys?” And you’ll be amazed at the answers. It’s a relatively small community and you’ll start to get a feel for that particular location and trust me, you’ll start to get enough information to find out if it’s a good spot, if it’s a diamond in the rough, or if it’s a dog.
Recently I had one of the pool halls not far from me, really a rundown place that went belly up. I had some guys I know from my pool hall go out there – they thought they could get it on the cheap, right? Hey, you know this guy is going out of business we get it on the cheap. Well, you know what? They found out there was no sprinkler system. It was an older building so it was sort of grandfathered that they didn’t need a sprinkler system. Well, you know what? To have a new owner, means the grandfathering is over. So they’d have to go to the building department, get sprinkler systems. Lo and behold, they do a bit more research, find out he hasn’t got a billiards permit.
Again, some of these towns they turn a blind eye as long as there is no trouble but do you want to build your business on the fact that this guy isn’t “legal to use.”
What about choosing a location if you are opening a new pool hall? Are there certain types of businesses you want to be located near or are there certain types of properties that offer a good value – might be attractive but not too expensive?
I target what I call the social player in my business plan. I am in an area sort of between two towns where there is not a convergence of restaurants or bars, so I would have liked to have been closer to what we call the “happening towns” on Long Island where they are known for their nightlife. I’m also on the south shore, which means that to get to my location, you’ve got to come off the beaten path a little bit. What I would suggest is you try to get as close to major arteries as you can. That will increase your draw. I get people especially for my music or for some of the dart tournaments or pool tournaments I try to run. A little off the beaten path that’s going to cut back by 15-20% the amount of people we can draw, right? So look for a major artery.
Look for companion businesses and in my case, it would be bars, restaurants, sort of a happening area. The tradeoff, of course, is your rent is going to be higher, right? Then the availability of space. Again, I’ve got a two-story building. Each floor is about 5500 square feet. To find 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,000 square feet depending on how big you want to go in a sort of happening area, can be expensive. I’m not saying it’s not worth it, but that’s the tradeoff you’ll have to make.
Now that you’ve brought in customers, what are some of your marketing techniques that you’ve learned about effective ways to market a pool hall business?
Couple of ways that we’ve been bringing in customers. First of all, we scan everybody’s ID at door. What that does is it captures their address, date of birth, first and last name. It’s called Bar & Club Stats. It’s an app for an iPod and then you buy this specialty scanner that the iPod slips into. We’ve been doing that to capture current customers and we then do that for mailings, right? So we’ll send out postcards to those people. We also actively work on our Facebook page to capture likes and leverage social media. As you know, it costs nothing, so it’s a good value for the buck. If you go to our website and you want to look at our calendar events, it leads right to our Facebook page and we work pretty hard to keep that up-to-date, so leveraging social media.
The other piece of it, with us, we are targeting dart tournament organizers, pool tournament organizers to drive our day traffic predominantly on the weekend, so we will work with guys that are connected with the dart community. As part of your concept, you definitely want to have a dart alley. Unlike the pool players, the dart guys, they come to play and they come to drink, so they are a great demographic to target, for sure. We leverage the dart guys and work with them to bring tournaments. We do pool leagues which then gets us out in the pool community, so we have a Wednesday night leagues. Then for the venue upstairs, we leverage a lot of promoters where we give them a cut of the door and they are tasked with putting together a show for the evening, whether that’s one band or multiple bands.
I haven’t been able to find anything besides email, direct mail, social media. We don’t do anything with local newspapers or anything like that just because it’s been cost prohibitive. Those would be the main areas. The old adage, your best new customer is your last customer. If we’ve got a show going on where I’m going to have 50, 75, 100, 150 people upstairs, that’s 100 new names. For a 42 cents stamp I could send them out a postcard and remind them to think about their next party at the Hub.
What kind of pricing do you have at the Hub Billiard Club? What does it cost to come and play a game of pool?
We do it on a per person, per hour basis. So if you are coming in on a Saturday night and you’ve got two, three, four people, you are looking at about, on average, $6 to $7 per person per hour. Four people shooting pool on a Saturday for an hour the bill would be about $24. We open at noon each day and we have a stable of retirees or shift worker type city employees that come in pretty much every day and we give them a $12 play-all-day flat rate. These guys are in every day working on their game, so we do that for them. Our liquor prices, in the Long Island area, we charge about $5 for a beer and then hard liquor can run $6 to $9 – $10, depending on the drink.
Certainly, liquor sales is an important part of the pool hall business?
For every dollar we take in in pool revenue, we are taking in about a dollar and a half of liquor. So the more you can drive the people to the pool tables – people are there, they are grabbing pictures of beer, they are grabbing a martini, they are grabbing a glass of wine, they are having a shot of scotch, whatever it may be. I can’t see a pool hall surviving without some food but definitely liquor sales.
What about finding and hiring a good manager and employees? What do you have for advice about that?
I lucked in. I had friends of the family, their son was just finishing up hospitality management in college and I brought him in – he was probably about 22 or 23 at the time – and remember this was my first pool hall, my first business, so it was a sort of, “Let’s learn this thing together.” What was great about having that individual was he’d bartended a lot. He knew how to run a bar. He was great with people and he had this desire to learn.
Have some faith that it’s not rocket science, right? Anybody can learn to pour a drink. Anybody can be taught. Find somebody that’s passionate about the idea as you. Pay them as much as you can afford if they are good. They don’t have to be pool experts but if they enjoy the game of billiards, most importantly, if they enjoy the public and have people skills and then you are looking for somebody that can get the job done.
In my research I ran across one book, and there was this great anecdote about keeping employees. It went something like this, he called it the shopping mall rule where if you were in a big shopping mall and you saw somebody that you knew, we all do one of three: we walk over and say, “Hey, Bob. How are you doing?” Or “Hey, there is Bob. If I bump into him, I’ll say hi.” Then there is the third type which is “Hey, there is Bob. I think I’ll turn the other way around.” The advice from this book, and it served me well, was you only keep the first one. So if you’ve got an employee that you wouldn’t run to in the mall and say, “Hey, how are you doing?” Then get rid of them.
It’s a simple little rule of thumb that’s worked really well because it keeps morale up with everybody because everybody that’s there wants to be there and is doing their share. My first manager actually just moved on. He’s now starting his own business and I think a lot of what he learned starting the pool hall with me has now translated into his confidence to do something on his own. So find somebody that’s passionate. The ideas will come, the energy to do it. Assume that they are going to fail a little bit and make mistakes but make sure they want to deal with the public, that they have some people skills and you are comfortable with their management style and how they are going to treat the employees.
What would you say are the most common mistakes you see people make when they open a pool hall?
The first thing I see in the planning stage is they’ve got this great rosy picture but when you actually peel down and say, okay, so what’s the rent going to be there? Have you talked to the building department? What’s the situation with liquor sales there and reps in your state? How does that all work? Because every state is different, right?
The biggest mistake I see is they are ready to take that step of signing a lease or making an offer to an existing owner without having done their homework. That leads to either overpaying for rent or overpaying for the business and not being fully prepared for what they are going to get in to.
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After an extensive 3-month global tour which spanned 15 countries, included 19 FastTrack events and included up to 220 face-to-face startup engagements, the top 10 African innovators have been selected. This was done from a pool of 1,004 applications from 73 countries in total and the selected would participate in the Global Accelerator Startupbootcamp AfriTech.
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After shortlisting, 22 startups were flown down to pitch their businesses over 2-days to some of the most progressive leaders in the innovation space in Africa, including corporate sponsors, mentors and investors. Last year, this culminated in 32 corporate agreements in pilots and proof-of-concepts signed by close of the accelerator.
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>Bankly Technologies, Nigeria
>Brandbook Analytics, South Africa
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>Inclusive Financial Technologies, Ghana
>Kudimoney Bank, Nigeria
>Lüla, South Africa
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Nice attachment for dslr. Easier to work with than taking field flattener apart. Fits well with no apparent movement. Thanks Isaac.
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Fabrication and characterisation of calcium phosphate - Liposome composites as an implant coating
Pongsaanutin T., Czernuszka JT.
Calcium phosphate in the form of apatite has been successfully precipitated on the surface of liposomes. Liposome vesicles were prepared by sonication of phosphatidylcholine and this was introduced into an aqueous solution of calcium and phosphate ions supersaturated with respect to hydroxyapatite. Calcium phosphate was shown to precipitate solely on the outer layer surface of the liposome vesicles. These composite assemblies were then deposited onto a stainless steel cathode substrate using an electrophoretic method at physiological temperatures. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), powder x-ray diffraction (PXRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to analyse the morphology, structure and chemical composition of the composite coating. The results from PXRD and FTIR show a mixture of amorphous and poor crystalline hydroxyapatite (HAp). This was verified by electron diffraction. Dark field images confirmed that the precipitated HAp deposited solely at the outer surface of the liposomes. SEM micrographs demonstrated a thin uniform coating at the microstructure level. These results suggest that these calcium phosphate-liposome composites can be formed. They have tremendous potential for use as drug delivery devices in aiding the treatments of bone disorders. | <urn:uuid:65f80ad5-ad47-4c98-a936-bc036b64035e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.stemcells.ox.ac.uk/publications/431092 | 2023-10-04T20:54:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.913251 | 317 |
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Do You Have a Purple Cow?
I know I'm reading a good business book when, as I'm reading, I can think of specific things I can do right away to put into practice the concept I'm reading about. This was the case with Purple Cow, by Seth Godin.
The full title is Purple Cow: Transform Your Business By Being Remarkable. The "purple cow" concept comes from the fact that, while cows are beautiful creatures (especially if you've never seen one before!), they lose their beauty once you've seen a few, or a few hundred, as you're driving along the highway or country road. However, if you were driving down the road looking at the sea of cows in the field and one of them was PURPLE...that would catch your attention!
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Overall, a great read! Definitely makes it onto my list of highly recommended business books.
I thought I'd call out a few quotes from the book that struck me. Hopefully one or two of these will hit you where you are today, too:
"How could you modify your product or service so that you'd show up on the next episode of Saturday Night Live?"
"It's not about the way you say it, it's what you say."
"Challenge your people to start with a blank sheet of paper and figure out what they'd do if they could do just about anything. If they weren't afraid of failing, what's the most audacious thing they'd try?"
"Ask, 'Why not?' Almost everything you don't do has no good reason for it. Almost everything you don't do is the result of fear or inertia or a historical lack of someone asking why not?"
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How ClaimReview is simplifying the process of fact-checking
One of the biggest challenges facing journalism today is the prominence and spread of unverified facts and misinformation. In an era marked by fake news, it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish the accurate from the inaccurate. That is why Joel Luther and the team at the Duke Reporters’ Lab collaborated with Google to create ClaimReview, a simplified way of logging fact-checks so that readers have easy access to a global database of verified claims.
This tool, now used by more than half of the world’s fact-checking platforms, summarizes a fact-check and identifies key information allowing platforms like Google and Bing to highlight and display important facts to their readers.
Luther spoke with Storybench to discuss how ClaimReview works and why fact-checking is important in today’s media landscape.
What is ClaimReview?
ClaimReview is a tagging system that writers of fact-checks can use to signify that their articles are fact-checks and to highlight some of the key information. Some of the key pieces it will include are what the claim was, who the speaker was, what the rating was, and a conclusion on the accuracy of the claim. That information then gets translated into a machine-readable format so that it can be surfaced by Google, Bing, or any other platform that wants to use it however they want to use it.
How does the process work?
So if you are a writer for Politifact, the Washington Post, or any other fact-checker, the easiest way to use it is through a tool that we have developed with Google called the Fact Check Markup Tool. Essentially it’s just a form. You log on after you’ve written your fact-check, and it will ask you some basic questions. Then you just hit submit and it will go off into an accessible data feed.
How did the idea for the project come about?
It actually came from a suggestion by Glenn Kessler, who is the chief writer of The Fact Checker, the fact-check column at the Washington Post. He said, “Wouldn’t it be cool if there was a way for search engines to be able to highlight fact-checks?” So that started the process with the IFCN (The International Fact-Checking Network) and then also with platforms like Google, Bing and Jigsaw. That also led us to the Schema.org community, which is a tagging system used for any type of data, but we worked with them to make it specifically for fact-checks. So it was an open process and people could give their input, opinions, and thoughts on how it should function. Then all that was synthesized into what we have now.
What has your role been on the project?
What are the criteria for distinguishing a fact-checker?
We have certain criteria that we use. We consider a fact-checker to be any media outlet that regularly publishes articles that assess the accuracy of a statement made by a candidate or political figure. One of the biggest ones is Politifact. However, we also include the Washington Post and the New York Times because they both have fact-checking columns or sections. It’s a growing format that started in the mid-2000s. I think FactCheck.org was the first major one, and it has expanded to over 200 now.
You mentioned you are hoping to see ClaimReview used by more fact-checkers globally. How are you planning to do that?
We do a census of fact-checkers here at the Duke Reporter’s Lab, so we have a database of every fact-checker we have identified in the world. That number is currently at 226 and the number of people who have used or currently are using ClaimReview is at 118. So at the moment, we have a little over half of the world’s fact-checkers using our tool. Ideally, I think we would see every fact-checker using it. The bulk of my job is direct outreach to fact-checkers who we’ve identified in our database as fact-checking outlets who aren’t yet using it and informing them on why this is important and how they can get started using it.
What are some of the innovative or unique ways this tool is being used?
I would say that the innovation behind its use comes down to a platform by platform decision as opposed to a journalist’s decision. It’s a pretty standardized way of tagging. Any time you publish one you can say, “Here is the claim, and here’s how I rated it.” But then that gets sent publicly to anyone who wants it. So there are a couple of cool ways this is being used. Google will surface a fact-check that has been marked up with ClaimReview in search results, and it will highlight it as a fact-check. So if I search, “Did Donald Trump oppose the war in Iraq?” one of the first results that will be on the page will be a fact-check, and it will say what the claim is, who made the claim, and the rating of that claim, so you can easily see all of that in the search results. Bing does something similar. Google News has a dedicated section on the Google News homepage that lists the latest fact-checks.
At the Reporter’s Lab, we are building a couple of cool tools to use it. Fact Stream is our mobile app that regularly updates with fact-checks as they come in and as they are tagged with ClaimReview. We are also building an on-screen TV fact-checking experience called Squash. We have this huge database, I think it’s over 40,000 fact-checks that have been tagged with ClaimReview, and we can search through that anytime a politician says something and display a fact-check on the screen if it matches one that we find.
What is your vision for the future of ClaimReview?
One of the big things that we are doing now is working on a follow-up to ClaimReview that we are calling MediaReview. That would be a version of ClaimReview that could be used for fact-checks of images and videos. We see frequently that manipulated images and videos are going to be a massive problem in the future, and they’re already becoming a problem. So we’ve been developing a new tool that will enable fact-checkers to tag a video as being edited, transformed, or doctored in some way. We hope to get that into wide adoption and also think that can help with a consistency of language around fact-checks of those types of media. It’s kind of mix-matched and all over the place now in terms of what words people are using to describe the same thing.
Why is ClaimReview, and fact-checking in general, important in today’s media landscape?
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Nurse: ‘There is a clipboard and pen right here. Fill it out and bring it to me. (Still has not looked up)’
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I tell him, ‘I’m sorry, don’t mean to be in the way just taking this back’ waves clipboard
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