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Good signs as we ease restrictions COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalisations in NSW are better than expected. Professor Jamie Triccas and Dr Megan Steain propose two key factors that could account for this: vaccine effectiveness and real-time protection. Last Monday, Sydney emerged from a lockdown of more than 100 days after reaching the milestone of having 70 percent of the over-16 population fully vaccinated. Modelling predicted New South Wales would “open up” with around 1,900 daily cases when this target was reached. What’s more, other modelling suggested COVID-19 hospitalisations would peak between 2,200 and 4,000 in greater Sydney in late September. On September 21, peak COVID hospital occupancy for all of NSW was 1,268 patients. There are currently 711 COVID patients hospitalised in NSW, as of October 14. We propose there are two main factors which might account for these discrepancies. Firstly, predictions of vaccine impact have typically used estimates of effectiveness against the Delta variant based on the UK Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) roadmap, published in June. This suggested an effectiveness against hospitalisation of 87 percent for Pfizer and 86 percent for AstraZeneca. However, more recent data across numerous countries has shown effectiveness against severe infection and hospitalisation is somewhat greater. A different UK study suggested 95 percent protection against hospitalisation for both Pfizer and AstraZeneca. And a study from the Netherlands found 96 percent and 94 percent protection against hospitalisation for Pfizer and AstraZeneca, respectively. This difference may account for the disparity between the actual NSW hospitalisation numbers and those predicted based on the current vaccine rollout. The rapid pace of vaccine uptake ensured there was a large proportion of recent vaccines within the population. 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Rugby coaches have 10x faster insight into team performance For the coaches of Rugby Australia’s high-performance teams like the Wallabies and Wallaroos, using data to drive results is nothing new. From player health and training data through to stats on competitors and referees, every data point has the potential to unlock performance gains. The difficulty for coaches was taking all of this data which was handed over to them in separate reports, and understanding what was most important—without sacrificing time with players out on the field. With the help of the data analyst team, coaches can now see a centralized view of player data in Tableau, bringing in data from strength and conditioning coaches, as well as sports doctors and physiotherapists. “With Tableau, we were able to break down the barriers to using our data and get insights 10x faster,” said Cathal Garvey, Head of Analytics at Rugby Australia. “We’re also uncovering things that may have been missed before because it was too difficult to detect the right signals from all the noise.”
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Discover how an AI-powered code review checklist can help improve your code quality, streamline your code review process, and enhance collaboration among team members. Elevate your code quality with our AI-powered code review checklist. Optimize your code review process, enhance collaboration, and create more efficient code. Code reviews are an essential component of software development, ensuring that code meets quality standards, is free of bugs, and is efficient. With the rise of AI and machine learning, developers can now harness the power of these technologies to streamline their code review processes and create high-quality code. AI-powered code review checklists can help developers optimize their code review process, identify potential issues, and improve collaboration among team members. With the ability to generate code review checklists and provide instant feedback, AI tools are revolutionizing the way developers approach code reviews. They save time, improve code quality, and help enhance collaboration. A code review checklist is a list of items that developers review during a code review to ensure that code is free of errors, meets quality standards, and is efficient. It is a versatile tool used in software development to enhance code quality, ensure code consistency, and optimize development processes. Code review checklists are used by developers of all levels, from beginners to experienced professionals. Code review checklists are used in a variety of applications, including code reviews, software development, and quality assurance. They are used to ensure code quality, identify potential issues, and enhance collaboration among team members. An AI-powered code review checklist can help developers optimize their code review process and enhance code quality. Here are some benefits of using an AI-powered code review checklist: Using an AI-powered code review checklist can help developers improve their code quality and streamline their code review process. By automating repetitive tasks and suggesting optimizations, these tools can help developers focus on what they do best – creating powerful applications. Accelerate your software development process with our AI-based continuous deployment workflow generator. Witness a transformative shift in quality and efficiency. Unleash the power of AI to master your bug tracking workflow. Let’s make software development smoother and more efficient together! Unleash the power of automation in your development process! Learn how Continuous Integration Workflow can be your game-changer. Revolutionize your software acceleration workflow with our AI generator. It’s time to work smarter, not harder! Harness the power of AI to understand and create your software process workflow. Dive in to unlock your potential! Dive into the world of SDLC with our AI generator. It’s your shortcut to mastering the intricacies of software development! Revolutionize your website design with AI-generated HTML code. Create a stunning web presence with ease. Turn your creative vision into reality with AI-generated visual code. Experience the power of effortless design. Revolutionize your web development process with AI-generated front end code. Elevate your web design game with our AI-powered CSS generator. Create stunning user interfaces and experiences, streamline your design process, and make your CSS code shine. Unlock the power of regular expressions with our AI-powered regex generator. Simplify your development process, improve code efficiency, and master regex like a pro.
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This chapter examines compulsory purchase in developing, emerging, and transition countries. It draws on a particular source: namely the Land Governance Assessment Framework (LGAF) analyses carried out by the World Bank since 2011. The LGAF developed by the World Bank is intended as a "diagnostic tool to help evaluate the legal framework, policies, and practices regarding land governance and to monitor improvement over time". The newly independent countries were offered an alternative approach to land management, namely that offered by the Soviet Union. In Nigeria land expropriated for residential purposes frequently ends up in private hands, and the share of agricultural lands acquired by commercial farmers and developers appears to be increasing. The compensation could, in principle, include mitigation works, for instance noise barriers or animal-proof fencing, or transfers of rights to other land where activities are not restricted rather than a cash payment.
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Beginning September 26, 2011, Railroad Enrollment Services will begin mailing the annual enrollment packages to eligible Railroad employees for coverage under The Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan (H&W Plan). Enrollment in the H&W Plan will provide coverage for railroad employees and their eligible dependents effective January 1, 2012. The enrollment period for the H&W Plan will begin on October 3, 2011 and will run through November 4, 2011. Railroad Enrollment Services must receive the completed open enrollment form no later than NOVEMBER 4, 2011. For those railroad employees who have a benefit choice for 2012 calendar year, included in their enrollment packet will be a “Comparison of Benefits Chart”. Railroad employees should also refer to their Summary Plan Description for a more detailed explanation of the benefits being offered to assist as they make their benefit choice for 2012. Click here to read more detailed information.
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Researchers Realizing That Hoarding Of Medical Research Harming Results from the it's-about-time dept Last year, we wrote about how changes to the patent system concerning basic research 25 years ago had resulted in bio and medical researchers keeping their research secret for as long as possible to make sure they, and only they, could benefit from the lucrative nature of these patents. The obvious problem with that is that medical breakthroughs (despite folklore) often don’t come about just because of the brilliant thinking of one individual, but in collaboration among people with many different ideas. Part of the patent system is that it’s supposed to help by getting ideas published, but with those patents being so lucrative and everyone keeping quiet it means that the various ideas were being held for as long as possible — slowing down all sorts of medical advancement. It appears that some medical researchers are finally recognizing this. The Wall Street Journal today has an article noting that only 20 new drugs were approved last year, and researchers are blaming the lack of collaboration for the failure to see any more breakthroughs. However, some are finally changing this practice and looking to share more information, much earlier in the process in order to try to build up more practical ideas more quickly.
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Game Developer Tried Threatening Game Reviewer And Posting Fake Steam Reviews To Be Successful; It Didn't Work from the bye-bye dept You may recall the rather short saga of video game studio Digital Homicide. That studio attempted to find success with a strange formula: sue game reviewers over negative reviews, sue Steam accounts for likewise negative reviews, find its game suddenly delisted from Steam entirely, and then declare itself dead. Not exactly the end that Digital Homicide was hoping for, certainly. One would have hoped that its story would serve as a warning to other game studios. And perhaps to some extent it has, as another game developer, Matan Cohen, ever so slightly altered the formula in probably the worst way possible. It still starts off with abusing the DMCA process to take down negative reviews and threatening the reviewer with legal action, of course. In this case, we once again find Jim Sterling, the same reviewer threatened by Digital Homicide, being the victim of a game developer’s abuse. After having first filed a DMCA claim on Sterling’s review of the game Art of Stealth, Cohen then allegedly went on a legal threat binge against Sterling. Art of Stealth dev threatened me three times overnight. Copy/pasted legal blather each time. Even their legal threats are asset flipped. — Jim Sterling (@JimSterling) January 16, 2017 These kinds of threats never work, but behaving as though you were specifically attempting to follow the playbook of a now-dead game studio, even mimicking its targets in the game review community, seems like a terrible business strategy. But, as I said, Cohen does indeed deviate from the Digital Homicide playbook at this point. Cohen has by all accounts not attempted to sue Steam users for what have likewise been fairly negative reviews on his game’s Steam page. Instead, he appears to have decided to simply make up a bunch of Steam accounts and have them post fake reviews for his game instead. It was apparently blatant enough that Steam investigated and decided to push the button on the nuclear option and remove the game from Steam entirely. We (Valve) have identified unacceptable behavior involving multiple Steam accounts controlled by the developer of this game, Matan Cohen. The developer appears to have created multiple Steam accounts to post a positive review for their own game. This is a clear violation of our review policy and something we take very seriously. For these reasons, we are ending our business relationship with Matan Cohen and removing this game from sale. If you have previously purchased this game, it will remain accessible in your Steam library. When, oh when, will content makers realize that making war on negative reviews of their works is a losing proposition. The focus needs to be on making great content and connecting with people, not wielding legal threats as a cudgel. And, for the love of the universe, attempting to fake positive coverage can only serve to torpedo your career.
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Understand customers overall data estate Business, related success measures and IT priorities in order to design data solutions that drive business value. Educate the business and promote best practices on how to leverage BI and analytics solutions, as well as help facilitate discussions to anticipate future needs and opportunities. Assist in the identification and integration of data sources. Clearly communicate findings, recommendations, and opportunities to improve data systems and solutions Experience dealing with cloud workloads, application, and infrastructure architecture, data ingestion architecture, data storage, and transformations, data analytics, serverless function/application design, micro-services, DevOps Seeking out information to learn about emerging methodologies and technologies Clarifying problems by driving to understand the true issue Work closely with Devops team to automate the deployment of resources to our various azure subscription. Performs technical design reviews and code reviews. 7-10 years of experience in implementing DWH / BI solutions 3 years experience leading projects in analysis, architecture, design, and development of traditional data warehouse, data pipeline and business intelligence solutions. Good understanding of various Data Models such as Dimensional Data Modeling, DataVault Modeling 3 years experience background as a data engineer using data brick and Snowflake. Experience with Azure cloud services such as azure cloud security, monitoring, logging, scaling, caching, etc. Experience with Linux and cloud environment including commands and scripting. Solid experience in writing complex SQL queries as well as PL/SQL programs on Oracle database Familiarity with DevOps best practices and automation of documentation, testing, build, deployment, configuration, and monitoring Experience in visualization tools/solution such as Tableau and Powerbi Ability to work independently and collaboratively working in a fast-paced environment
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Closed-circuit TV systems can monitor for illegal activities, such as theft from a store or violence against an employee. If something does happen, CCTV systems can provide valuable evidence to police. Just the presence of a system can deter Many business owners are realizing they can’t afford not to have video surveillance. At the same time, they want a system that is reliable and fully featured without breaking the budget. Nobody wants to be the owner of a system that failed to capture a crime or produced video too grainy to be useful. Here are several questions to consider as you begin shopping for a CCTV system: - What do you want to monitor? Some CCTV cameras are designed to work outside, while others are for indoor use only. Also, how much area do you want to monitor with each camera? Is it a tight, narrow angle? Or a broad swath? - How many cameras? Count the areas that you want the system to monitor. If you are planning to watch only one entrance, a single camera will do. Otherwise, look at multiple-camera systems that can handle several feeds of video at once. - How good is the lighting? CCTV systems use a variety of techniques to capture images in low-light environments. If you are planning to monitor in low light, an infrared camera is likely worth the extra money it will cost. - Will someone be monitoring a live feed? If you have security personnel on staff, a system that generates a live feed may be the best option. Live feeds also are excellent deterrents when they’re shown at the entrance of a store. Shoplifters immediately get the message that they’re being watched! - Do you want to record the video? There is no better evidence than a video of a crime being committed. Recordings also can have a useful role in training. - If you do choose to record video, how long do you need to keep it? Video files are very big, and lengthy recordings require a lot of storage. Figure out how much time can elapse before files can be safely deleted. Types of CCTV cameras There are several different types of CCTV cameras, each designed for specific environments. Several enclosure options are also available, too, including domes and boxes. Both support a variety of lenses and cameras. In addition, cameras can either be placed in a fixed position or placed on a motorized mount that can be controlled remotely. Here’s a sampling of camera types: - Day/Night Cameras: These record in standard color during the day, when light is sufficient. As light diminishes, the camera switches to a low-lux black-and-white mode so that more detail can be captured. - Infrared Cameras: These capture images when no light is available. They record infrared light that’s not visible to the human eye. Video appears in black and white. - Standard Color: These capture the most realistic detail but require sufficient light for the clearest images. These are ideal for indoor surveillance systems. - PZT Cameras: These can be controlled remotely to capture close-ups of activities of interest. Video captured by a CCTV system can be recorded on videotape or a hard drive. Advanced systems use technology similar to the digital video recorders (DVR) found in many homes. DVRs can record and play video at a variety of speeds and at very high quality. They also can be programmed to automatically delete recordings on a schedule – or when storage is tight. DVRs can be connected to a network – either a private LAN or the Internet – for remote monitoring. A number of companies offer complete CCTV solutions, including cameras, monitoring systems and networking equipment. The original article cites two “leading” companies: Nuvico and GeoVision. Are you looking for a similar mention of these companies? If so, I’ll have to do some additional research because the original lacks sufficient detail.
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What Does Network Support Engineer Mean? A network support engineer is generally called upon to evaluate and maintain the integrity of an existing network. The network support engineer role usually involves a set of core standards for an operating network. These professionals are also known as network architects. Techopedia Explains Network Support Engineer Various certification providers offer credentialing options for a network support engineer. For its part, tech giant Cisco maintains a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification that covers a larger umbrella of network professionals engaged in handling network support roles. Like the CCNP, many of these certifications are built on a foundation of prerequisites, where a network professional completes subsequent training courses and builds real-world experience over time. In practical job roles, a network support engineer may need to fulfill different kinds of support duties that may be either people-centered or technology-centered in nature. Some network support engineers need to be good trainers to get other staffers trained in network support. These duties may go along with handling software and hardware for network systems and day-to-day administration or tech support for a department.
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When it comes to the world of online communities, no platform has surged as rapidly as Discord. But one question often remains at the back of users’ minds: “how does Discord make money?” Today, we dive into that very subject, exploring Discord’s business model, its financials, and the ways in which users can potentially monetize their interactions on the platform. Table of Contents What Is Discord? To understand how Discord makes money, we first need to understand what Discord is. Born out of a need for better communication among gamers, Discord emerged in 2015 as a platform that provides voice, video, and text communication channels. What differentiates Discord from other communication tools is its server-based structure. A user can create a server for a specific purpose, like gaming, hobbies, or even business collaboration. Within these servers, users can have separate channels for different topics, creating a well-organized and immersive communication experience. Over the years, Discord has grown beyond its gaming roots to become a hub for various communities, including education, technology, art, and more. By June 2020, Discord boasted over 100 million monthly active users, a testament to its massive reach and influence. What Does Discord Do? Discord provides a platform for real-time communication among users. It not only enables text messaging, but also voice and video calls, media and files sharing across its various channels. A core feature of Discord is its server-based structure. Servers are essentially individual communities where users gather around common interests. They can be public, where anyone can join, or private, invite-only spaces. Beyond this, Discord offers various features that enhance the user experience. Users can customize their servers with roles and permissions, create bots to manage tasks or add fun elements, and use a host of emojis and GIFs to express themselves. Discord has also been designed to work seamlessly with gaming experiences. It has integrations with many popular games, allowing users to share their gaming status, stream their gameplay, or even invite others to join their game directly from Discord. How Much Money Does Discord Make? Discussing “how much money does Discord make” is slightly tricky, given that Discord is a private company and isn’t required to disclose its financials publicly. However, we do know that Discord has several sources of revenue, which we’ll delve into shortly. According to reports, Discord generated around $130 million in revenue in 2020, up from about $45 million in 2019. The significant rise in revenue indicates how quickly Discord is growing and the potential it holds in the tech industry. How Does Discord Make Money? Now, to answer the core question: “how does Discord make money?” The primary source of Discord’s revenue comes from its subscription service, Discord Nitro. Nitro offers enhanced features to subscribers, including higher video quality, server boosting, custom emojis, a special profile badge, and more. Discord Nitro comes in two tiers: Nitro Classic for $4.99/month (or $49.99/year) and Nitro for $9.99/month (or $99.99/year). The higher-priced Nitro tier includes two server boosts and 30% off extra boosts. Server boosts improve the quality and features of a server, making it more attractive to users. In addition to Nitro, Discord also makes money from its game store and game subscriptions, although the company discontinued its game subscription service in 2019 due to lack of use. However, it continued selling games individually. It’s also worth noting that Discord has secured substantial investment throughout its existence, raising over $480 million from investors as of 2021. While not direct revenue, this funding plays a crucial role in Discord’s growth and monetization strategy. Can You Make Money On Discord? Another intriguing question is, “Can you make money on Discord?” The answer is yes, but it’s not as direct or straightforward as on some other platforms. For instance, if you run a popular server, you could potentially monetize it by introducing exclusive membership tiers or selling merchandise. Similarly, you could use Discord to offer premium content or services to your followers, particularly if you’re a content creator, tutor, or consultant. Discord also offers a ‘Partner Program’ where popular servers can get a share of the revenue from Nitro subscriptions originating from their server. So, in that sense, there’s a possibility of making money on Discord, albeit limited to certain users. In conclusion, Discord’s growth has been fueled by its unique approach to online communication, a robust community-centric model, and a clear monetization strategy. And while “how does Discord make money” might be a complex question, the answer lies in a combination of value-added subscriptions, game sales, and third-party investments. As the platform continues to grow and evolve, it will be fascinating to see how its business model adapts to ensure sustainability, profitability, and continued value for its vast and varied user base.
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I have been using Instagram since the days when it was just a photo-sharing platform. Now reels and stories have changed the entire scene. Of course, the change is positive and enjoyable but what I found the most tricky thing is learning new Instagram slang words. Every day I open my Instagram account, I see a new slang word floating on my phone screen. If you have recently scrolled down your Instagram wall, you must have seen a never-ending list of slangs. Agree? To help you out, I am here explaining one such super popular slang on Instagram which is CF. So, In the rest of this article, I will tell you what does CF mean on Instagram along with some relatable CF examples. What Does CF Mean On Instagram? As I said, Instagram started as a normal photo-sharing platform but soon it grabs the top position in the list of favorite social handles of users. This is because it always serves the users’ needs and keeps pace with the competitors. Plus it keeps on adding exciting and convenient features for its users. One such amazing feature I personally love is CF. CF is the short form for “Close Friends“. Close friends is an option facilitated by Instagram where you can make a list or group of close friends. Basically, it is like creating a group of specific people whom you want to share some specific stories with and not with others in your follower’s list. However, Instagram also offers you the feature for creating groups but that is for chatting purposes. Close Friends list is mainly for keeping your Instagram stories secret. This means that whenever you share stories to close friends, your story will be visible only to your followers who are added to the close friend group. Other followers will not be able to see it. As compared to the WhatsApp status privacy setting, where you can keep selected people away from watching your status update, Instagram’s Close Friends feature is giving you a little extra. Instagram’s Close Friends feature is not just limited to seeing stories but it works effectively while texting and chatting also. How CF (Close Friends) Works? To make better and full-fledged use of this amazing feature of Instagram, read how it works: - You can add or remove people anytime whenever you wish. - People will not be notified either way. - Photos and videos which you share in the Close Friends list will get a special label. - Other users will see that you are sharing stuff with Close Friends only but they won’t be able to see who is on your list. - Stories will remain 24-hour longer just like normal stories. There is no additional time bracket. Easy and affordable access to the Internet on our handy mobile devices has turned the entire world into a global village and social media has a big hand in mitigating distances. However, things seem a little off-beat when it comes to understanding slang in social spaces. Various online communities have their version of slang and abbreviated language, and for someone who is accessing these social spaces for the first time, things will sound as complex as arranging the cubic square. So I am here to explain to you with CF examples so as to better understand its usage. CF Example 01 Imagine you went on a vacation secretly without letting your boss and colleagues know, you may add your followers to the “Close Friends” list. So, when you post exciting and happening pictures of your vacation on your Instagram stories, only your followers in the Close Friends will be able to see it. Since your boss and colleagues are not added there, they will not see it and your secret will remain secret. CF Example 02 Now Imagine another situation, when your girlfriend wants you to post a loving Instagram story, especially for her. And you really don’t want to show off publicly. So, what you should do is add her to the Close Friends list and post the story. Select the Close Friends only and she will be the only one who will see your story thinking that you really put it on your Insta story. This would be a win-win situation for you. CF Example 03 If you are into business or selling products online on Instagram, you may add special customers and distributors in the list of Close Friends for posting special discounts, prices, and giveaways. This will not disturb your routine pricing and discounting policy. You would also be able to identify and filter out your regular and repeat customers. How to Add People to Your Instagram Close Friends List? Sometimes it happens that you don’t want to say something directly to your friends in the chat box but post a story instead. So, if the story is for someone special, why don’t you add that special one in Close friends? This way only the target person will see your story. And the best part is Instagram will not notify your followers whenever you edit the Close friends list. This means that when you add to or remove someone from a close friends list, that person will not get any information about this. So you stay free from any guilt. Here is how you can add someone to your list of close friends on Instagram. - Go to your Instagram Profile. Tap on the 3 lines at the top right corner. - Pick the “Close Friends” option then. - Select people whom you want to be in your Close Friends list. If you ate clear, when you want to add in, you may directly search the name also. - Then tap “Done” and you are ready to share your secrets. Meanings of CF Other Than Instagram Other than social media and Instagram, CF can also have many other meanings and full forms. Some of them are eminent while some are lesser known. A lot of Instagrammers are confused while interpreting the meaning of CF, so, I feel the need to mention CF meaning in another context also so as to clear all types of misinterpretation. Here you may go: - In the Medicine & Healthcare sector: CF means “Cystic Fibrosis“. It is a disease that damages the human lungs, digestive system, and other organs of the body. - In Mathematics: CF refers to “Cumulative Frequency” which is a term used under statistics. - In Latin Language: CF is a short form for the word ‘Confer’ which means “Compare“. - In computer and data storage: CF means “Compact Flash“. It is a removable storage device found in portable electronic devices. Another meaning of CF is “Configuration File” - In Finance and taxes: CF means “Cash Flow“. Cash flow is a statement that accounts for all the cash transactions in a business. Besides that CF also means “Corporate Finance“. - In Telecommunication: CF means “Call Forwarding”. - In Climate and Meteorology: CF means “Climate and Forecast“. It also means “Cold Front“. - In Ophthalmology, the meaning of CF is understood as “Confrontation Field“, which is a test for examining the eyes and nose. Instagram is an emerging and loved social media app that is not only used for socialization but as an eCommerce platform as well. The feature of CF is therefore really helpful for all types of users. Moreover, Instagram always prefers its user’s privacy and keeps bringing on exciting features. Close Friends is such an amazing feature that helps you filter the followers you want to show your stories to.
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Of Wandering Toddlers and Harnesses I never thought I’d be the type of dad who’d harness his kids. I’ll admit it. I always used to look at kids on a leash and think “Boy, does that look demeaning. What kind of parent would do that to their kid.” Now I know. The kind of a parent whose kid insists on wandering off! Last week, JSL gave us a scare. We were in the mall picking up some photos. My in-laws had taken NHL with them to another store and B and I were watching JSL. When we were done, we started walking off. I let JSL stretch his legs and walk with us. He did well at first, but then I saw him duck between some clothes racks. I quickly went after him, but he was gone! B calmly noted that the coats were moving. There he was in the middle of the coats “playing hide and seek.” Later that same day, as we were leaving the mall, I was getting coats on everyone. NHL and JSL were nearly all set. I zipped up NHL’s coat and off shot JSL away from us. I calmly called him back, but he didn’t listen. Then I walked after him. He went about twenty feet down the store, turned down an aisle, looped around, and was going to go down another aisle before I caught him. Clearly, had I not chased after him, we would have lost him completely. NHL had always insisted on holding our hands when he began walking. This was likely a byproduct of his hypotonia causing balance issues. Holding our hand helped provide stabilization. Even if he took off on his own, he wasn’t too fast so we could easily grab him. JSL, however, is a little power walker. Seriously, he swings his arms like he’s power-walking now. It’s amazing the speed he can get and how silently he can slip off. So I’m doing when I never thought I’d do and shopping for backpack harnesses. So far, I have two in mind. The Eddie Bauer Harnes Buddy looks interesting and is kind of cute. On the other hand, the SafeFit Boy Backpack with Harness seems a bit more functional, if not as cute. Any suggestions for giving a little walker the freedom to walk without letting him get lost?
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The red dahlias continue to inspire this season. They jumped out at me again last Saturday among all the other dahlia beauties. They would be perfect for the outside dining table for a Sunday supper with guests. Simple clear drinking glasses scattered down the middle of the table with a single dahlia cut quite short would be the ticket. I always like taking on the challenge of making a bunch of flowers go a long way visually. In this case it was 12 stems. It was such a sunny day, the dahlias took on an orange tone once the sun came around the trees and hit the table–sort of like the dahlias lit up. All ready for a festive meal in the early evening sunshine.
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Miles and team always do a great job. I would recommend them highly. They always fix my problem in a timely manner. I don’t know what I would do without him or his team. I consider them to be my computer angels. Toni Ryan, TekStop Client They are nice, knowledgeable, competent, and very thorough. I trust them. They are happy to answer my questions if something comes up. Lura Kingsford, TekStop Client TekStop has helped us not only on PC repair but the purchasing of our computer and printer. Niles and Chris are very professional and knowledgeable. _ Most importantly to us is their quick response to call. I highly recommend the TekStop team for PC and related needs. Helga Brandon, TekStop Client The IT upgrade has worked well for our organization and knowing everything is being monitored and backed up is worth every penny. The remote IT support Niles offers is highly responsive and our issues are fixed with proficiency. Nina Seim, TekStop Client Niles is very knowledgeable in computer software and technology . He actively listened to us regarding some issues we had on our home computer. He explained everything clearly and offered viable and useful suggestions. Tek-Stop will be our first contact if we have any other questions or problems. Dean Charlton, TekStop Client TekStop is the BEST! I would highly recommend them for any of your computer needs.
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Dormant Since Ancient Times: Thrusting Through the Heavens After Coming Into Being The Public Moral Committee Member and The Delinquent Who WIll Be Together in The Future Isshou Hatarakitakunai Ore ga Classmate no Daininki Idol ni Natsukaretara Rintaro Shido, a high school student who aspires to become a full-time househusband, is in the class with a very popular idol, Rei Otosaki. The two have no connection other than being classmates, but their relationship changes drastically when Rintaro serves Rei a home-cooked meal after she nearly collapses from hunger! The food was so delicious that Rei said, "Can I come here every day to eat?"...?! Sign In With Find your password
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- Trade Show Tent - Outdoor Tent - Umbrella Series - Flag Series - Banner Series - Fast Display Equipment Series Garden Umbrella Pictures, Inventory Pictures Since our products are assembled in an economical and easy means, they are often assembled every time needed. In order to guard from the sun through the summer time months, especially our light-coloured garden umbrellas are most popular. They are used to forestall rainfalls that occur throughout winter and autumn months. We are dedicated to creating afamily atmospherethat’s afun and rewardingplace to buy, work and do enterprise. We’ve always received the latest tech, the most recent tendencies, and essentially the most talked about labels. On AliExpress, nice high quality, value and service comes as commonplace – each time. By now you already know that, whatever you are on the lookout for, you’re certain to find it on AliExpress. We actually have 1000's of nice products in all product classes. People can use our merchandise for shading after they need to spend time on the terraces. Our umbrellas can be used as seashore umbrellas in vacation venues. As an umbrella home company we now have been serving on this area for many years, we possess different sorts of garden umbrellas. Our garden umbrellas we produce are products underneath which multiple particular person can sit comfortably. Garden umbrella varieties are mainly generally known as; telescopic, with rope curler, with valve and with side body. In the number of umbrellas, the wind and rainfall of the used space must be considered and the backyard umbrellas appropriate for the aim ought to be most well-liked. In addition, it will have a vital benefit to favor mild colored umbrellas to protect from the sun in summer season. In this way, our umbrellas prevent individuals from getting wet and sick. Our garden umbrellas can be used in several areas outdoors the gardens. Especially in outside arrangement umbrella has a major contribution. Depending on the popular color and mannequin, it may give a shiny and contemporary air to the place of use, whereas on the similar time an incorrect view may be created with incompatible decisions. Create a comfortable shade on your lawn with the highly functional Auto Tilt Market Umbrella. It's aluminum frame construction provides both stability and style. Equipped with an auto tilt mechanism for simple movement, this useful umbrella is designed in a transitional-fashion which by no means goes archaic. They are purchased for decorative purposes when utilized by the people who are running workplaces. These merchandise are also very economical, subsequently they are most well-liked outdoor and could be simply assembled and used. Our merchandise are additionally appropriate for use in several areas apart from the garden. The Original 'Easy Sun' Europe Cantilever Patio Umbrella is one hundred% made in EuropeThe German Engineering and properly balance design makes this the simplest umbrella to function. Make your outdoor lounging space much more gratifying with the Luna Umbrella Light with Speaker. This round clamp-on mild features sixteen optimally placed LED lights and a speaker that works with any Bluetooth device. The trendy features of this transitional-fashion accessory is the best method to enhance the ambiance of your outdoor setting. Many of us have heard about outdoor flags and banners and seen some of these units in operation in outdoor advertising flags, 8 foot beach umbrella and outdoor banner flags spaces. If you have any issues with your custom golf umbrellas, you will have to call the experts at Freeman Outdoor- to assist you. Any of your enquiry is warmly welcomed. Guangdong Freeman Outdoor Co., Ltd. can assure that it is one of the best products in the market at present.
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Delizie di Calabria Fiery hot chili peppers from Calabria, Italy. These chili peppers will make any recipe hot. Beautiful versatile item, from a company that delivers true home jarred tastes. Each product is the result of analysis and research that guarantees the desired organoleptic requirements to offer a quality product that matches everything with the original recipe passed down through the centuries Suggestion: Great in meat sandwiches or added to your favorite sauces. Try them sliced and tossed in a stew, or on top of pizza with anchovies. Ingredients: Hot long peppers, sunflower oil, salt, wine vinegar (contains traces of sulfur anhydrite), acidity corrector: citric acid
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December and Christmas is the time for giving. Here are three inspiring stories we think show why selfless acts make the world a brighter place for all. Add some real pep and seasonal spice to your teachers' Christmas cards. 100% personal, fun and memorable, 0% waste - you save time and money and no need of a waste bin. This is how to make teachers feel extra special. Here's some great stories that demand to be appreciated. Bear saves koalas - yes really. Diamonds from the sky? That makes perfect sense. See what else we 100% are in awe of this month. 2020 was a year that transformed the place of work. Covid-19 guillotined office-based work - with an inevitable impact on employee wellbeing. Emotional engagement is cited as one of the most important challenges facing the modern hybrid workplace. Say ‘hello’ to Thankbox Packs! You can now get a pre-paid pack of Thankboxes that you can share with your team. Packs come in three sizes with a bigger discount the bigger the pack you buy. Find out more about them in our post! At Thankbox our big thing is positivity. By enabling anyone, anywhere, anytime to brighten someone’s day means more smiling and more warm fuzzy feelgood going on. So, here are three stories that we reckon are worth celebrating... Here is how to create a unique online Thank You card with a meaningful message. Showing your appreciation of the help someone gave to you is a must and you should do it. Learn how now! Buying, coordinating, and sending off paper birthday cards are a thing of the past. The world is going virtual and now your greeting cards can too. Here’s how to create the best virtual card for a coworker, friend, or family member. Here’s how to create a meaningful and thoughtful virtual goodbye card for a leaving colleague. Creating and coordinating a group goodbye card for a leaving card can be a hassle, here’s how going virtual will solve your troubles. Who we are Thankbox is the easiest way to group together to celebrate someone’s special occasion. Make they day with a modern digital card full of messages, images, videos, GIFs and cash.
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A new report was released today by The American Consumer Institute, detailing the views and opinions held by American consumers on the issues of intellectual property (IP) protection and pirated goods. The study surveyed 1,000 US adults on their thoughts ranging on issues from innovation and creativity to corporate espionage and trade secrets to the selling of pirated goods online. Overall, the survey shows that an overwhelming majority of Americans see IP as a good and necessary thing to protect, and that they realize the detrimental effect that counterfeiting can have on the economy. It shows a sound understanding of the need for innovation and rewarding of creativity. In addition to the survey, the report comes with some interesting data points to show the job losses and economic losses to industry that counterfeiting and piracy can inflict on an economy. According to the survey, counterfeiting costs US businesses over $200 billion each year and accounts for over 750,000 in lost jobs. Worldwide, it’s just as bad as it’s estimated that $1.7 trillion in counterfeit goods will be marketed globally by 2015. These economic problems ultimately harm the consumer, as the study shows, and consumers know it, as the survey shows. Ninety percent of respondents said they understood the harm counterfeiting causes to the economy, with 91% saying that there should be strong laws and enforcement in place to protect IP. The survey also delves into specific areas where counterfeiting and piracy have harmed not only the economy, but also where it could do serious harm to health or national security. Counterfeit medicine is a serious problem as it jeopardizes the health of consumers—and consumers understand that, with 86% agreeing that it could be harmful to Americans, and 83% supporting penalties for those selling fake medicine. These counterfeit medicines often don’t hold the ingredients they claim to possess, meaning these counterfeits could be deadly. According to the study, a counterfeit of a blood thinner known as Heparin caused 81 deaths in 2008 before it was discovered. The harm is worldwide, as cheaper medicines are in great need in developing areas, which explains why counterfeit medicines often find their ways there. In 2011, 64% of all anti-malaria drugs in Nigeria were found to be counterfeit. Counterfeiting can also be harmful to national security, as the study shows. A Senate report recently showed at least 1,800 cases of fake military parts in the supply chain, with 70% of these parts originating in China. This is a serious problem, as many see China as a main geo-political foe. Most respondents to the survey agree, as 89% said they believe counterfeit military parts could harm national security. Ultimately, consumers understand that IP protection is important to fostering innovation and creativity and safety, with 86% responding positively that IP protection is a good way to encourage original products and new works. They also agree that counterfeit goods harm American job creation, with 89% saying that the sale of fake goods would negatively affect the job market and 90% saying it would negatively affect the US economy. This study and the survey results show a clear understanding on the part of consumers of the importance of protecting IP from counterfeiter, piracy and other types of fraud. I hope policymakers are listening. Zack Christenson writes on digital tech issues for The American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research, an educational and research nonprofit. For more information, visit www.theamericanconsumer.org.
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The Armoury in collaboration with H Moser & Cie. has created the TOTAL ECLIPSE, a limited edition watch based on H Moser’s Endeavour Small Seconds and inspired by the celestial event of a Total Solar Eclipse. The watch features a 38mm steel case, Vantablack® dial with inset indices, Breguet hands, seconds sub-dial and is available in two versions, one with steel accents and one with 5N red gold accents. The watches’ unique dial draws on H Moser & Cie’s expertise with Vantablack®, a coating made of light-absorbing carbon nanotubes, applied on the dial of the watch. It is the darkest man-made substance in the world. The indices visible on the dial are holes in the Vantablack® layer that reveal the dial plate underneath. The Breguet hands and seconds sub dial are our nod to classic watchmaking and are especially striking as they float over the void-like dial. During a total solar eclipse, the corona of the sun, i.e. its fiery halo, becomes visible to the human eye. In order to recreate this effect, we have added a polished inner bezel of either steel or 5N red gold. The steel inner bezel visually deepens the blackness of the dial while the 5N red gold bezel provides a bright shimmer that is especially reminiscent of the sun’s fire. The Endeavour Small Seconds The case of the watch is based on H Moser & Cie’s Endeavour series, with its distinctive scalloped sides and downturned lugs, resized at The Armoury’s request to an elegant 38mm diameter that pairs well with any formal or casual outfit. Style and Proportion The result of our collaboration is a fine, discreet watch made possible by H Moser’s outstanding watchmaking and The Armoury’s distinctive sense of style and proportion. It is a versatile addition to any wardrobe.
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How do you create a new national museum of note without a stellar collection? And how do you ensure that it serves as both a local museum for everyone, and as a powerful statement of nationhood that will help transform Qatar into an Arab capital of culture? The National Museum of Qatar, which opens its doors to the public on 28 March, reveals that it has found some answers to what could have been deemed difficult questions at best, and judged serious shortcomings at worst. The prime vehicle is, of course, its breath-taking Jean Nouvel-designed building, which leaves most state-of-the-art museums in the shade. The French architect has been involved in every aspect of the endeavour, including the detailed scenography of the gallery interiors themselves. The intellectual conceit of the building is stunningly simple—a “desert rose”, a mineral formation found in the deserts of the Gulf, which has inspired an organic system of interlocking disks and the subtle unified tonality. Yet the acrobatics of the engineering is anything but straightforward. There are 539 disks in all, with 76,000 patterned cladding elements. Inside there are 11 interlined galleries, forming a loop of 1.5 km for the visitor to perambulate. Inside, everything undulates, nothing is straight, the walls curve inwards and outwards, the ceilings rise and dip, patterns and spots unify ceilings and floors “like an animal identity”, and there are surprises at every turn. The architecture enfolds the renovated Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani, which—by a clever sleight of hand—becomes one of the most prized objects in the museum as well as a core element of the architecture. In its courtyard, one can briefly bask in the glare of sunlight, before continuing the elliptical journey, moving as if part of a nomadic tribe. The museum draws on every aspect of modern museography, to create what are primarily immersive displays and an engaging learning experience. Real artefacts in vitrines are magically suspended in the air, in innovative displays that create an effective dialogue with the bespoke art films and oral histories surrounding them. A powerful temporary exhibition on Making Doha 1950-2030, jointly curated by Rem Koolhaas, Samir Bantal and Fatma Al Sahlawi, provides some intellectual heft and reveals how vitally important it is for Qatar to preserve its history given the intense speed of social, political and architectural development. This is a 21st-century museum, which emphasises the 3D experience in all its manifestations, but it also manages to have heart and soul.
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Eric Nicholls (Acoustic Guitar/Vocals) Ryan Nicholls (Acoustic Guitar/Vocals) Established: January 2015 Who are The Boh-tinis? The Boh-tinis is an acoustic duo formed by brothers residing in the Baltimore-Metropolitan area. Brothers, Ryan and Eric Nicholls, had a vision of entertaining the masses with some of their favorite songs from times past. Both agreed that people are looking for an outlet from their busy lives while enjoying their time away from work and responsibilities. The Boh-tinis strive to entertain everyone, young and old, with music ranging from the early days of rock and roll to the modern sounds found on the radio today. Anyone who is looking back on past memories they had in their youth with long lost friends, or those of us searching to make new memories, will be revisited with The Boh-tinis. If you are interested in booking The Boh-tinis, feel free to contact Rob Baier: What generes or styles of music do The Boh-tinis Perform? The Boh-tinis are a very versatile group. They can cover a wide range of music, for up to 6 hours, ranging from 1950s through today's top 40 favorites! Have The Boh-tinis ever performed at large events including weddings? Yes, The Boh-tinis have provided both acoustic music and DJ music services for various weddings and large events in the past. We can accommodate almost any event no matter what style or size of the event. Will The Boh-tinis take request from the crowd? Yes, The Boh-tinis are always open to crowd request and we will do our best to accommodate those requested songs. If we are unable to fulfill the song choice, we will always try to learn those request for future performances. What do The Boh-tinis charge for DJ services? The prices for DJ services provided by The Boh-tinis will be decided by various factors: The type of event. (Wedding, Party, Club, Private, Industry) The travel conditions and distance to and from the event. The length of time of the event. This also includes the set up and break down times. The amount of gear needed for the event.
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Ever Young- €135 (55mins) Here at The Buff Day Spa we have created an exclusive advanced skincare treatment called Ever Young. This revolutionary treatment combines Image Skincare Products with Venus Freeze technology for a luxurious anti-aging skin treatment. Image Skincare is the most innovative, cosmeceutical brand in the industry, consistently producing the latest anti-aging, balancing, hydrating, and illuminating technologies to further its mission of helping the world to Age Later™. Venus Freeze™ is a new non-invasive treatment that has been called “the facelift of the future” and is used in doctor’s surgeries worldwide. It uses a revolutionary mixture of technologies called Radio Frequency and Magnetic Fields that time-and-again deliver quick and lasting results for your skin concerns such as wrinkles, sagginess and laughter lines. The Magnetic Fields increase oxygen, nutrients, and blood to the skin, giving it a long-lasting glow immediately, while the Radio Frequency gently heats up the skin causing the skins healing response. This encourages new collagen and elastin to form, which are the building blocks of the skin. The collagen contracts achieving a younger, tighter appearance while softening wrinkles. These two combined create a truly unique advanced anti-aging skincare treatment with impressive results after just one treatment. Combining the stimulation from the Venus Freeze with the Image products aids with deeper penetration of the active ingredients into the deeper layers of the skin To achieve the best results six sessions are needed at intervals of one a week for up to six weeks. You can purchase a course of 6 Ever Young Facials for only €675. Following the final session, results will continue to develop for up to three months in conjunction with an Image skincare routine. Clients can elect to come in for maintenance treatments to help maintain results and receive a treatment every 3-6 months.
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The Golf Shops at The Clubs are sure to have something for everyone. Each Clubhouse has a Golf Shop which carries specific brands and items. If you need to place a custom order, please contact Julie Kizzire at [email protected] The Clubs also offer the STJ Shoppers Club. Program participants receive special pricing on all merchandise sold in any of The Clubs Golf or Tennis Shops as well as special order products. Some of the benefits of the STJ Shoppers Club Membership include: special purchase price of 20% over cost on all merchandise, special invitations to presale events, special orders are 20% over cost plus freight, and greater selection of goods in the shops. The cost of the program is per membership not per Member. No other discounts apply. Please contact Club Accounting to sign up (910.477.8500 ext. 1007) or stop by any Golf Shop to sign up today! All Golf Shops are open from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm daily.
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After years of being the favorite scapegoat of baristas everywhere, coffee professionals are recognizing anew that automatic consumer coffee makers are not that bad. In fact, when it comes to the class of SCA-certified brewers, like the Bonavita 1901 series or the iconic Techivorm Moccamaster, you would be hard pressed to get better results with a pour-over. That being said, even with the right equipment, getting the most out of your coffee maker requires a little care. That’s why we’ve compiled a surefire guide on how to get the most out of your coffee maker. Use the Right Recipe The Specialty Coffee Association recommends 60 grams of coffee to 1 liter of brew water. We sometimes tweak that recipe depending on the coffee and roast level, but nine times out of ten, you’re going to get the best results with “Gold Cup” standards. In addition to having the right brewing ratio (roughly 1:16), you want to make sure your dose is optimized to your brew basket. The SCA recommends a bed depth of 4-5 cm. (i.e. if you stuck a ruler in the coffee grounds, it would be 4-5 cm. deep). For most consumer coffee makers, this means using a dose between 40-60 grams of coffee. To ensure accurate results, we recommend carefully weighing your coffee grounds with a scale. Also, be wary of trusting the measurements on the water tank. They tend to be somewhat inaccurate and confusingly listed in “cups” rather than liters or ounces. Use Filtered Water Unless you live in Melbourne, Australia, your tap water is probably not great for making coffee. Too much bicarbonate (i.e. the entire American Midwest), and your coffee is going to taste flat and bitter, not to mention the mineral deposits that will build up overtime. Unfortunately, bottled filtered water– preferably one with the mineral content listed — is the most practical option for optimal results. Look for water with a total hardness of 80-150 ppm, with less than 100 ppm bicarbonate. Use the Right Size Grind Top-tier cafés use a refractometer, in addition to carefully trained palates, to optimize their grind settings. For consumers, this is a little trickier. The difference between sour (under-extracted) and bitter (over-extracted) can be elusive for some tasters, so we recommend using brew time as a cheat sheet. Measuring from the time water first makes contact with the grounds, a liter batch should take 4-5 minutes to brew. In general, batch brew calls for a medium to medium-coarse grind. If you don’t have a high quality burr grinder, like a Baratza Encore, it’s worth having your local coffee shop grind the coffee for you. Slightly stale coffee ground on an industrial grinder still tastes better than fresh ground coffee on a cheap, inconsistent consumer grinder. Give it a Stir This applies to both the slurry during brewing (assuming the coffee maker is set up to allow access to the basket during brewing) and the finished brew itself. The Bonavita 1901 series doesn’t allow you to access the basket during brewing, but thankfully its water distribution is very good, evenly saturating all of the grounds. The Moccamaster has a much smaller shower head, and we find it needs a little help. Once there’s enough water in the basket to wet all of the grounds, we give the slurry a quick stir, digging deep to look for any dry pockets. Sometimes we give it a second, gentler stir later in the brew. The goal here is a completely flat brew bed at the end of brewing with no craters or valleys. All batch brew benefits from a stir after brewing. Coffee tends to stratify in the pot, with the thinner, bitter bits floating on top. A quick stir with a wooden spoon helps homogenize the brew and ensure each cup is balanced. Use Good Coffee Of course, the most essential step is using fresh specialty coffee from a roaster you trust. Simply put, no coffee maker can improve the quality of the coffee. At best, it will release the flavor potential created at the farm and in the roaster.
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The Milwaukee Bucks entered the offseason with many question marks surrounding their roster. The Bucks had a disappointing end to their season after getting knocked out in the first round of the playoffs. They had high hopes of bringing back many of their top players. Two of those players were Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez. According to Shams Charania, the Bucks officially re-signed both Middleton and Lopez. Bucks retain their two cornerstones — Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton — in free agency. Massive for Milwaukee in a market that included a similar lucrative offer for Lopez from Houston. https://t.co/r2BEWGkHRX — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2023 Middleton was the first to sign when he got a three-year $102 million contract. Then Lopez followed by signing a two-year $48 million deal. Both were key roles players on the Bucks last season and fit in great next to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Middleton was the Bucks’ fourth-leading scorer (15.1 points per game) while Lopez was arguably the best defensive player in basketball. Now with both back in the fold, the Bucks should once again be championship contenders. The Bucks needed to assure that they kept their core in place. They should remain one of the Eastern Conference favorites for at least the next few years. It will be interesting to see what other moves are made around the East. One team to keep an eye on is the Miami Heat. They knocked the Bucks out in the first round this past year and are in the running to land Damian Lillard. The path through the East may be getting much more difficult shortly.NEXT: Khris Middleton Makes A Decision On His Future
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The Counseling Space The Counselling Space consists of professional psychologists who are also trained empathic listeners Counselling is the provision of professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems. It's important to understand that it is a supplementary help. The problems or distress you suffer cannot be taken away by the therapist or any other professional. Different people use counseling/therapy for different reasons. Some may use it to prevent any mental health issues while others may use it to address the underlying cause of mental health conditions. For those trying to heal from past pain and trauma, its important to understand that healing and outgrowing certain maladaptive thoughts and emotions takes active efforts. Research shows that most people who receive psychotherapy experience symptom relief and are better able to function in their lives. About 75 percent of people who enter psychotherapy show some benefit from it, however, the client’s willingness and efforts become the major determinants of the efficiency of the counseling process. How do I choose my therapist? Different therapists come from different backgrounds of life experiences, learning styles, therapy specialization, and communication styles. It's important to find a therapist who matches your comfort level. Trust your instinct- See how you feel when you speak to the therapist either before you take an appointment or after your first one. Are they easy to talk to? How did you feel before/during/after you spoke to/emailed them? Did you feel judged? This decision is mostly based on your intention. Ask questions- Ask questions about their degree, specialization, years of experience, and if they are comfortable working with you on the said concern Run a background check - Check their Linkedin profile, find them on their organization’s page and get to know them a little better. Lastly, take feedback from people who have taken therapy from them- You may find that friends, colleagues, and healthcare professionals are a good source of referrals. You may also find options by using search tools provided by organisations that address your specific concerns. When you’ve narrowed down your choices, you may find it helpful to think about your goals and questions. This way you can be sure you and your therapist are well matched and aligned on your treatment plan. Through the counseling space, we are allowing the user to experience a sense of freedom from the judgement, labels and stigma attached to certain life altering experiences, sexuality, expression of distressful mindset/emotions. We strive to build a safe, confidential and caring space for our clients to explore their worries and concerns. This space will offer a collaborative experience where both the client and counselor decide on the goals of the counseling process together. Self-determination will be maintained as one of the highest priorities along with respect and care towards the individual as well as the process. What are the costs involved The first session is free for every new user! For future bookings, we have provided a sliding scale starting at only INR 249 for every 45 minute session. We recommend that you take a screenshot of any payments made in case there is ever an error in payment transaction.
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Building energy ratings in New York City can impact property owners. If your building obtains a worse grade, you may have to pay considerably in the long term. The rating system became effective in 2018 under Local Law 33. However, Local Law 95 introduced a new requirement. It requires most building owners to prominently display their energy efficiency letter grades at their entrances. NYC’s long-term objectives include a 40% carbon reduction by 2030. They aim to hit an 80% reduction by 2050. Under LL97, most NYC buildings greater than 25,000 square feet will be subject to carbon restrictions starting in 2024. Although there are no current penalties for inefficient buildings, renters and buyers may steer clear of those with low ratings. In this article, learn about Local Law 95 in NYC and how to comply with it to avoid penalties. The NYC building efficiency grade indicates a property’s ability to comply with or exceed an acceptable energy-water consumption standard. The EPA’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager calculates the ratings, which compare energy performance to “similar buildings in similar climates.” You’ll probably get an A if you own a building that consumes 90% less electricity than comparable buildings. The organization of the grading system is as follows: |Grade A||Score is equivalent to or more than 85| |Grade B||Score is less than 85 but equivalent to or more than 70| |Grade C||Score is less than 70 but equivalent to or more than 55| |Grade D||Score is less than 55| If a building’s owner fails to provide the necessary data for benchmarking, it will get a “F” grade. Buildings free from benchmarking get an “N” grade, which stands for “none.” Even the prospect of fines hasn’t elicited the same response as the letter grades on the buildings’ fronts. Due to the Climate Mobilization Act, a trailblazing set of laws intended to address the existential threat of climate change, the city passed LL95. The Climate Mobilization Act includes a number of bills and resolutions, and Local Law 95 is one of them. The main legislation in the package holds mid-sized and big buildings accountable. It considers them responsible for about a third of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions. The legislation requires them to cut those emissions by 40% by the end of 2030, as said above. Energy usage determines letter grades. Revise them yearly and submit them to the NYC Government. This way, you can comply with Local Law 95’s energy benchmarking requirements. The ENERGY STAR score of a property, a statistic determined during energy benchmarking, is used to determine letter grades. Higher scores indicate better energy performance on the scale of 1-100 used by ENERGY STAR. Although the score considers several operational variables, it depends mainly on Source Energy Use Intensity (EUI). Source EUI measures numerous energy sources, such as electricity, gas, fuel oil, and district steam. It also measures the energy needed to produce, transfer, and distribute it to the site. Despite the industry’s efforts for electrification, electricity use negatively influences SourceEUI. That’s because it weighs almost three times as much as fuel oil or gas. This is brought on by the extra energy needed to generate and deliver electricity to a structure. You’re not the only building owner or manager with a low grade if your structure is heated by electricity. Find out how to raise your grade by reading on. On May 1 every year, submit benchmarking data on energy and water use. Get your building’s energy efficiency rating label on October 1 by visiting the DOB NOW Building Energy Efficiency Rating link. Print and display the grades within 30 days (October 31). Here are the things to include and check on your actual score sheet: The ENERGY STAR ratings may be off due to missing or inaccurate information. The most crucial data elements to double-check are floor areas, property use types (such as separately reporting a ground-level retail space in a multifamily complex), and operational specifics. Check the number of bedrooms and units in multifamily buildings. Verify for each tenant in commercial offices the hours of operation, the number of employees, and the quantity of computers. There’s an ongoing discussion with the Department of Buildings on how to fix inaccuracies in the energy statistics and whether a new label can be produced prior to the deadline the following year. Discuss how the current systems function and whether there are any energy-saving opportunities. However, do this only if you have a building engineer, operator, or superintendent on the premises. Your building’s workers may be able to increase performance through training. Hiring a third-party consultant to conduct an energy audit of your building’s systems may be advantageous depending on employee experience. This research can provide you with a list of your systems and evaluate how you might cut your energy use and save money by combining capital and operational improvements. According to a summary of Local Law 97 by the Urban Green Council, this legislation will statistically impact almost 50,000 structures in New York City and about 60% of the city’s building area. According to the executive summary, buildings account for two-thirds of New York City’s annual emissions, with the remaining third mostly coming from on-the-road vehicles. This has a significant effect on the creation of energy. The building energy efficiency rating’s level of transparency will demonstrate a building’s level of energy efficiency or inefficiency. According to the New York City Council Climate Mobilization Act, buildings’ amount of greenhouse gasses varies based on their use. The top 5 building kinds with a square footage of more than 50,000 are residential (36%), business (26%), institutional (12%), hospital (7%), and educational (7%). Hospitals release the highest greenhouse gasses per square foot for structures larger than 25,000 square feet, based on average greenhouse gas emission intensity by use. The law mandates the use of energy-intensive systems in hospitals and includes ventilation. If not, these power-hungry devices like ventilators and MRI machines will increase emissions. A $1250 fine and a DOB violation will be assessed to building owners who somehow fail to produce their Energy Efficiency Rating Label by October 31. This is what happens when you refuse to seek Local Law 95 compliance solutions from experts beforehand. Building owners who don’t turn in their benchmarking report by the deadline will get an “F” rating, which must be displayed on each building’s public entrance by October 31. The label needs to be present until October 1st of the subsequent year. Buildings will soon have to adhere to all of the new energy efficiency standards established in Local Law 97 and Local Law 95 NYC. The foundation of the Climate Mobilization Act is Local Law 97 of 2019, which will implement some of the most comprehensive and ambitious carbon emission regulations in 2024. For every metric ton of carbon dioxide that a building emits beyond its permitted limit without making the necessary retrofits, the building owner will be fined $268. It is obvious that investing in energy-saving measures today is vital, even though the new standards and grading system may be scary. Are you looking for assistance in getting ready to fulfill the forthcoming obligations of NYC’s Climate Mobilization Act? If so, experts at The Cotocon Group are here to help. New York City passed NYC Local Law 95, popularly known as the Energy Grades Law, to lower carbon emissions and enhance building energy efficiency. Building owners are held responsible for their energy use and motivated to make energy-efficient improvements by mandating that structures over a certain size show an energy efficiency rating in a prominent position. Both visitors and tenants benefit from better energy efficiency transparency. It helps them make knowledgeable decisions about where they live and work. If you own or manage a building in New York City, make sure to comprehend your responsibilities under NYC Local Law 95 and reap the rewards it may offer. With over a decade of experience in energy efficiency and benchmarking buildings, The Cotocon Group helps building owners and managers comply with local law 95 without hassle. With our Local Law 95 compliance consulting services, learn the complexities of this law while we help you with the paperwork and other procedures. Contact today! Which buildings need to comply with NYC Local Law 95? Buildings larger than 25,000 square feet and numerous structures on the same tax lot with a combined area of more than 100,000 square feet must abide by NYC Local Law 95. How do I calculate the Energy Efficiency Grade? The Department of Buildings used information from Local Law 84/133, which mandates that building owners disclose their energy usage to the city, to create an energy efficiency score that serves as the foundation for the Energy Grade. Your benchmarking’s ENERGY STAR Score will determine your EGRADE. What do you mean by the Energy Grade scale? A is the highest efficient grade on the energy grade scale, and F is the least efficient. Is there any deadline for posting Energy Grades? By October 31st of each year, building owners must display their Energy Grades. Can building owners ask for a review of their Energy Grade? Within 30 days of obtaining their Energy Grade, building owners can ask for a review of it. Through an official hearing procedure, they can potentially contest the grade. Can tenants appeal to review a building’s Energy Grade? Renters may indeed request the Energy Grade of a building. Building owners must furnish the grade within 30 days after receiving the request. How can building owners improve their Energy Grades? Building owners can raise their buildings’ Energy Grades by installing energy-saving modifications like effective HVAC or lighting systems, better insulation, or renewable energy sources. Additionally, we advise commissioning, periodic benchmarking, and energy audits. Get Savvy to Measure and Verify Your Building's Emissions.
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Chicken Drumsticks in Fennel Seeds Marinade the chicken drumsticks in the following ingredients: 5 large chicken drumsticks (If small use more) 1/2 juice of lime and throw the squeezed wedges in the marinade 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon red chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoon thick yogurt 1 tbsp oil Marinade the drumsticks from 30 minutes or more preferably overnight To make the Masala: 4 to 6 tablespoon oil / half cup sunflower cooking oil 1 tsp Paanch Phoran 1 teaspoon cumin seeds/jeera 1 tablespoon saunf/ fennel seeds 2 small green cardamom 2 inch stick cinnamon about 5 to 8 peppercorns 1 bay leaf 2 to 3 chopped onions dependant on how much gravy you want 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste 200 ml tomato passata 2 to 3 potatoes, peeled and divided into 4 each 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tablespoon TCCHC coriander powder 1 tsp fennel seeds crushed to a powder 2 to 4 green chillies or to taste (optional) Water - enough to cover the drumsticks Salt to taste 1/2 tsp TCCHC Garam masala lemon/like juice and fresh coriander/ fresh mint leaves Heat the oil in a deep utensil Add the paanch poran, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorn, bay leaf, clove, cinnamon and cardamom. When they sizzle add the chopped onions. Cook the onions slowly while very frequently stirring until they start turning golden brown.approximately 10 to 15 minutes do not burn the onions Add the ginger garlic paste Add the red Kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric, salt. Add the tomato passata Once the masala has cooked 5 minutes add the chicken with the marinade. Cook the chicken pieces on all sides until light brown to seal in the flavor. Cook 5 - 7 minutes. Add the potatoes. Stir. Add the coriander powder and 1 tsp crushed fennel powder the coarse cumin and fennel powder and stir a couple of minutes. Add water to drumstick level so that it just covers. Cover and cook on moderate heat 20 minutes or so. Once you see the the oil separating from the sides of the pan and kind of rising up in bubbles on the top, you will know it is done. Add some green chillies and a squeeze of lime / lemon juice. Sprinkle the garam a masala. Garnish with fresh coriander or fresh mint leaves. Keep the chicken curry covered until just ready to serve. Serve with Rice or Naan
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Ensure that you’re protected from loss resulting from damage to property or events that occur on your premises. Property Insurance Coverage We can customize your property coverage to meet your unique needs. Whether you own your property or lease it, we can protect your building or facility and safeguard your medical equipment and other assets. Property insurance also provides business interruption coverage to help your business survive unexpected circumstances. With general liability coverage, you ensure you are protected against events that occur on your premises. We’ll Guide You to the Right Coverage Our dedicated experts can help you find a solution that meets the unique needs of your practice. Already a member or agent/broker? Sign in to download policy documents or pay your bill. To make changes to your policy or update your information, call Member Services at (800) 421-2368. Property insurance coverages include: Building or facility General Liability Coverage With general liability coverage, you ensure you are protected against events that occur on your premises. General liability coverages include: Personal and advertising injury These products are underwritten by insurers other than The Doctors Company or its affiliated insurers. Products offered through our wholly owned subsidiary, The Doctors Company Insurance Services (CA #0677182), who will act as agent for those insurers. All policies are subject to regulatory and underwriting approval and vary by state. You should consult your representative regarding specific policy provisions. This product is designed for doctors in solo and small group practices. For our largest groups and institutional customers, custom property and general liability coverage is available. TDC Group is the nation’s largest physician-owned provider of insurance, risk management, and healthcare practice improvement solutions. It serves the full continuum of care from individual physicians to academic medical systems.
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The T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer Has Taken Its First Flight The first flight of Boeing’s T-7A is a major milestone that comes after significant delays with the program. The first T-7A, part of an initial lot of pre-production engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) aircraft to be used for testing and design validation purposes, has taken to the skies for the first time. If everything comes to fruition, the jets in this lot will pave the way for full-up production aircraft. This follow's the company's announcement last week that one of these T-7As had completed taxi tests on the ground in preparation for this milestone. Boeing and the Air Force have both confirmed the T-7A's first flight had taken place earlier in a Tweet this afternoon. The plan, as it has been previously reported, will see the jet eventually head to Edwards Air Force Base in California for further testing. The War Zone has also reached out to Boeing for more information. The prototype T-7A, which carries the U.S. Air Force serial number 21-7002 and was the same one used for the taxi testing, carried out the first flight from St. Louis Lambert International Airport in St. Louis, Missouri earlier today. The Red Hawk is slated to eventually replace the Air Force's aging T-38 Talon jet trainers, which are becoming increasingly more difficult to operate and maintain. Boeing had alluded to the impending first flight yesterday with a video that highlighted Maj. Bryce Turner as one of the two individuals expected to take the T-7A to the skies for the first time. Turner, who is a member of the 416th Flight Test Squadron, a third-generation Air Force pilot, and an African American, said in that clip, seen below, that "its not just any other test for me." The Red Hawk name and the jet's current paint scheme are direct references to the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II fame, who served in the U.S. military's first African American flying squadron, which was eventually equipped P-51 Mustangs with red-painted tails. The jet's route, which took it south for some maneuvers over the Mark Twain National Forest, was also visible on online flight tracking sites. The first flight is an important step forward in the T-7A's development process and reaching this stage is perhaps particularly important given how behind schedule the Red Hawk is currently. In 2018, the Air Force chose what is now known as the T-7A, a design Boeing crafted in cooperation with Swedish planemaker Saab, as the winner of its T-X trainer competition. Since 2016, Boeing has been doing actual flight testing in support of this program, but using demonstrator aircraft, seen in the video below, that are not fully production repetitive. In the past, the Air Force said it had hoped to begin taking delivery of the first five T-7A EMD prototypes this year and begin actually fielding the new jet trainers next year. However, the service has now pushed back the EMD prototype delivery timetable to at least December 2025 and now expects the Red Hawks to start entering service no earlier than 2027. A number of factors have caused these delays, with the biggest at present being issues with the T-7A's ACES 5 ejection seats and other elements of the aircraft's complete emergency egress system. It has now been determined that the original configuration presents serious enough safety issues for pilots with certain body types, especially smaller and lighter female pilots, to require significant and costly redesign work. In May, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a U.S. Congressional watchdog, issues a report that also called attention to concerns that Red Hawk's flight control software remains worryingly immature, that work on associated simulators has also been delayed, and that information about the jet's sustainment requirements remains limited. Boeing has said in the past that it had resolved an issue involving wing-rock at high angles of attack, in part through the use of digital engineering processes. The T-7A has long been held out as a poster child for the benefits of digital engineering and design tools, but has increasingly come to reflect a growing consensus that those technologies are unlikely to ever be as revolutionary as many had hoped. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said in May that he felt that digital engineering, broadly, had been overhyped. “Digital engineering isn’t magic,” Dr. Will Roper, the former assistant secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, one of digital engineering's biggest proponents, told The War Zone in a separate interview earlier this year. You can read more about digital engineering and the pitfalls that have emerged here. Boeing, which is under a fixed-price contract for the T-7A, has incurred $1.1 billion in losses over the delays to date. In the meantime, delays with the T-7A already look to be exacerbating the Air Force's long-standing pilot shortage, though the service has downplayed this. What is undeniable is that this means the T-38s, and their equally aging J85 engines, will have to remain in service longer than expected. The Talon community has seen a notable uptick in maintenance issues and major mishaps, including a number of fatal accidents, in recent years. Much remains to be seen about the continuing development of the T-7A and when it will actually enter service. Boeing has now taken the important step of actually flying one of these jets for the first time. UPDATE 4:05 P.M. EST: Boeing has now issued a full press release about the T-7A's first flight, which it says lasted approximately one hour and three minutes. The company has confirmed that Air Force Maj. Bryce Turner and the company's T-7 chief test pilot Steve Schmidt were onboard the aircraft at the time. The flight "validated key aspects of the aircraft and demonstrated the power and agility of the Air Force’s first advanced trainer to be digitally designed, built and tested," according to Boeing. It marks "the start of the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the [T-7A] program." "The stable performance of the aircraft and its advanced cockpit and systems are game changers for U.S. Air Force student pilots and instructors alike," Maj. Turner said in a statement. "We’ve come a long way in training since my family role models flew." “This first flight with the Air Force represents our team’s commitment to delivering a new level of safety and training for fighter and bomber pilots,” Evelyn Moore, vice president and program manager for Boeing T-7 Programs also said. “We remain focused on engineering ways to better prepare warfighters for changing mission demands and emerging threats.” “This is an exciting time for the entire team,” Air Force Col. Kirt Cassell, the service's T-7A Red Hawk program manager, added. “The Red Hawk’s digital design integrating advanced training capabilities will drastically improve pilot training for the next generation of fighter and bomber pilots.” Boeing's press release also touts the digital design aspects of the T-7A program, asserting that this enabled it to move from a "firm concept" to an actual flight test in 36 months. "A combination of model-based engineering, 3D design and advanced manufacturing increased first-time quality by 75% and reduced assembly hours by 80%," according to the company. Contact the author: [email protected]
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Jan. 11, 2018 A survey commissioned by the SADC Pontiac revealed that many local, small business owners have no plan in place for their store’s survival past the next five years, but the organization is looking to fix that. This finding came alongside many more gleanings at an event to share the results of the survey last Thursday evening at the Pontiac Conference Centre. Marc Di Gaspero, a director with Zins Beauchesne et associés, the firm in charge of collecting and organizing the data, pointed to this lack of a retirement plan for entrepreneurs as a worrying factor for unique stores found throughout the area. FREE ACCESS FOR EQUITY SUBSCRIBERS This article is available free to all subscribers to The Equity. If you are a subscriber, please enter your email address and password below. SET UP YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT If you are a subscriber but have not yet set up your online account, please contact Liz Draper at [email protected] to do so. HOW TO BECOME A SUBSCRIBER
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Norway Bay June 18, 2023 Six teams participated in the third annual father’s day car rally in Norway Bay on Sunday. A car rally is an event where participants are given hints, clues and instructions that help them navigate a predetermined route from checkpoint to checkpoint. The Norway Bay Father’s Day rally adds the challenge of answering questions and participating in various activities that count towards the teams’ final score. Upon their arrival, teams were given booklets to guide them through Norway Bay. The first stop was Ken Durant’s home, nicknamed “Kenny’s Museum” on the scorecard. Participants were asked questions about five of the items on his lawn as well as asked to take a picture on the large rocker at the end of his driveway. The car rally was organized by Lana Marie Cowley. Her vast knowledge of Norway Bay is apparent when reading the questions because most of the answers cannot be found through a Google search. Along their drive, participants were asked trivia questions about historical figures, businesses and geographical landmarks. If they did not know the answers, they were encouraged to ask people along their route. After all was said and done, the winner was declared to be “The Four Bags” team composed of Valerie Henderson, Hazel Morrison, Dorothy Cowley and Bev Ireland. The day ended with all teams meeting on Graham Street. Cowley had a barbeque for participants and volunteers who helped out with the car rally. “I thought it would be a perfect thing to do with your dad on father’s day,” says Cowley. The car rally cost $15 per adult and was free for children under 16. FREE ACCESS FOR EQUITY SUBSCRIBERS This article is available free to all subscribers to The Equity. If you are a subscriber, please enter your email address and password below. SET UP YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT If you are a subscriber but have not yet set up your online account, please contact Liz Draper at [email protected] to do so. HOW TO BECOME A SUBSCRIBER
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TO ANCHOR, PROTECT AND PURIFY! - Top notes: Orange & cinnamon - Middle notes: Clove & green pear - Base notes: Coconut & vanilla The essential candle co Reed Diffuser is formulated with the spiritually protected stone, Black obsidian Spiritually is a protective stone, forming a protective shield around the body. Protecting you from any bad luck, accidents, misfortune and everything that brings negativity or unhappiness. It’s spiritually an essential stone for good luck, happiness and optimism. It’s stressing and transforming negative thoughts into positive thoughts.
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The Autumn Budget 2017 was unveiled on Wednesday by Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond to a mixed reception. So, how will changes to minimum wages, VAT, investment, and business rates affect the UK’s small businesses and self-employed? Here’s a short summary of key points impacting small businesses, so you know what to expect over the coming months. We all know that the situation in the UK has been uncertain since the Brexit vote. This has reflected by a growth rate of 1.5%, significantly lower than the 2% that was estimated. Although slower than expected, the economy is forecast to grow steadily for the following years. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) forecasts are cut to 1.4%, 1.3%, and 1.3% for the next 3 years £3bn has been set aside to prepare for Brexit Because of slower growth, borrowing is forecast to fall in the coming years Following the budget announcement, there has been a decision to improve the way that inflation is calculated: it will now be based on what households pay for consumer products, rather than the cost of those products to retailers. What this means is that prices won’t be rising as fast as they would with the old calculation in the coming years, and businesses could save up to £3bn a year. Research and development A new round of funding for small businesses and new ventures has been given the green light, with emphasis on the technology sector. This funding will look to foster entrepreneurship and the creation of more small businesses by providing easier access to funding. The government has also vowed to replace funding from the EU after Brexit. There is £2.3bn set aside for R&D projects The British Business Bank will receive £13bn to fund UK SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), which should make loans more easily available Good news for all small businesses: the current VAT threshold is maintained at £85,000, keeping it the highest in Europe. Hammond also set a consultation on improving the design of this system in the future – no details as of yet. In efforts to ensure that online retailers pay the same amount of tax as traditional retailers, the government will be ramping up on tax scrutiny and expect an extra £200m a year. Income tax basic rate is to rise to £11,850 from April, with the 40% threshold increasing to £46,350. This will equate to an extra £70 for a basic-rate taxpayer and £340 for a higher-rate taxpayer. Company cars and fuel duty The new budget announced a diesel tax increase. However, it protects existing businesses (and those formed before the end of the tax year) which use diesel vehicles by only applying the increase to newly purchased cars after the tax year ends in April 2018. The diesel supplement on tax for company cars will increase by 1% There will also be an increase in tax on cars that are not up to green standards The proceeds will fund a £220m clean air fund In the coming years, a strong investment round on infrastructure will give a push to the construction and transport industries across the country. Currently, £1.7bn has been set aside for government projects on improving infrastructure and transport in city regions. The other big hit amongst young people is the introduction of a “Millennial Railcard” for those aged 26-30, which should give young entrepreneurs more freedom of movement. The housing sector is being revitalised with new investments and policies. This is good news for construction companies, who will see more work coming their way, as well as landlords, who might see an increase in demand for flats as more areas are re-invigorated. Landlords should also be wary however that a 100% council tax premium on empty properties will be charged. Stamp duty has been abolished for first-time buyers on residences worth up to £300,000, and on the first £300,00 of properties worth up to £500,000 An investment of £44bn is going to help build 300,000 houses each year by the mid-2020s The budget supports private housebuilding with £8bn of loan guarantees Small businesses hiring new and existing staff should be aware that national living wage has risen by 4.4% to £7.83 an hour. Updated minimum wage for different age groups: The Autumn Budget 2017 has certainly laid out the beginning of the UK-after-Brexit plan. Small businesses in strategic sectors (such as technology or construction) will be in the centre of the action. Although there are no big surprises in the budget, small businesses have been thrown some bones by being spared diesel tax increase, and the maintenance of the highest European VAT threshold. The UK remains a country of entrepreneurs and, with more than 72,000 new business created last year according to the Office of National Statistics, there is no doubt that the number of small businesses will continue to grow. To find out how we can help you start your business check out our packages and our help centre or give us a call if you have any questions. Published Friday November 24, 2017
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Because, during a walkabout of the Distillery District with Neil Pattison of Graywood Developments and architectsAlliance’s Rob Cadeau last week, we found the place teeming. And, with the borders opened to Americans only recently, my guess is it was mostly local people. “You have to have residential, always, to get that multi-use fusion,” Mr. Cadeau says. “Twenty-four hours a day, people in [the] space.” “I look back what happened at Canary Wharf in London, because that’s where I grew up,” Mr. Pattison says. “I went as a planning student … we went to the 50th floor [of One Canada Square] and we looked around and there’s no residential around, and you go down to the beautiful marble plazas with fountains – after five o’clock, it’s deserted.” Residential, then, is key. Shortly after Toronto’s amazing, Victorian-era industrial townscape was opened to the public in 2003 – after producing a zillion gallons of booze as Gooderham and Worts for a century and a half – shovels hit the ground for the first high-rise condominium, Pure Spirit (architectsAlliance). And, in a city that can still flounder when it comes to blending contemporary architecture with heritage, it found, and struck, a balance and garnered rave reviews. Other buildings followed, including the deliciously wonky balcony walls of twins Clear Spirit and The Gooderham (2013 and 2014, also by architectsAlliance), which used heritage buildings for one podium and deftly created a new brick podium for the other. And because red brick is what the pedestrian experiences – the towers are clad in milky-white glass – the human scale is preserved. “It’s about the podium, the scale of the podium, and how it meets the street,” Mr. Cadeau says. “So it’s very important that that’s well detailed [and] materials are special.” Thankfully, Mr. Cadeau is heading up the team to produce the newest residential building at the Distillery (yes, there are a few sites left to develop) for Graywood. Better yet, it’s going to “pull” the pedestrian experience to the south by occupying the site of a former one-storey building at 33 Parliament St., while also replacing asphalt with greenery and cobblestones. “We’re having a new, animated edge against Distillery Lane,” Mr. Pattison says. “It’s kind of just parking, no-man’s land with that dead edge to it. … So we’ve got 20,000 square feet of retail on our ground floor.” And to ensure that retail jibes with the existing “no chains” policy, the Distillery District’s developer, Cityscape and Dream Unlimited, will purchase that space and “curate it the same as they’ve curated the [existing] retail.” “That was a big, big win for us.” Christened “The Goode” (better than “The Wort,” this author jokes), the 32-storey, 540-unit building will also feature a semi-enclosed courtyard at its base, which will add to the sense of discovery that already exists due to the network of heritage laneways and jiggity-jaggity building placement. “It’s just this variety of space that encircles this building,” Mr. Cadeau says. “That’s very much indicative of the Distillery; there’s this kind of meandering sense to the spaces opening and closing, it has this serendipitous experiential quality, and that’s in a sense what we’re trying to create here.” As we meander the site ourselves, we note that the Sudbury-based French school, Collège Boréal, will move into the yet-to-be-built “Ribbon Building” that will trace the southern border of the site – and how lovely to have students contribute to the vibrancy of the area – and discuss how the many fine restaurants have turned the area into a foodie destination. We also count the other developments nearby, such as East Bayfront – ”You don’t realize how close it is because the rail corridor cuts it off,” Mr. Pattison says – or Parliament Slip, and the 3C Waterfront project, which includes the old Victory Soya Mills silos, and consider how those future residents will contribute to the health of the Distillery’s retailers. What’s needed next, we agree, is a hotel (and that seems to be in the works) and, perhaps, a small grocery store. When I lived in Montreal in the mid- to late-1990s, visitors would almost always ask me to take them to Old Montreal, and I’d happily oblige while concealing pangs of jealousy. As a proud Torontonian, I wished for a similar, compact, tourist-worthy destination filled with heritage architecture. When the Distillery District was born, I got my wish. When heritage writers or thinkers look back upon Toronto in the first 50 years of this century, there is no doubt in my mind that the Distillery District will top the list as most significant. And because of the neighbourhood that’s been created around it, it will be around for those same advocates to enjoy long after that. Your house is your most valuable asset. We have a weekly Real Estate newsletter to help you stay on top of news on the housing market, mortgages, the latest closings and more. Sign up today.
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Laparoscopic / keyhole hernia repair is carried out using three small incisions in the abdomen and is done with the assistance of a small camera allowing the surgeon to visualise the abdomen on a television screen. It can only be done under a general anaesthetic but avoids groin incision, and therefore results in less pain and quicker recovery period when compared to the traditional open methods of hernia repair. What happens if I have a hernia on both sides (bilateral hernia)? Bilateral groin hernias can be repaired through the same three small incisions. The recurrence rate for a hernia repaired with mesh is now less than 2% in open hernia and less than 1% in the keyhole approach. FREE Hernia & Varicose Veins Walk-in clinic Mr Jacob runs a free hernia and varicose veins walk-in clinic at The Holly on Saturday mornings from 9.30am – 11.00am, on Saturday mornings. If you have a hernia problem and would welcome some advice from an experienced Consultant in this field then just pop in to our clinic and Mr Sabu Jacob will be happy to examine you and make recommendations. There will be no consultation fee at this clinic. Please note: any diagnostic tests, further consultations and treatment will be charged but you are under no obligation after this consultation. If you would like to book a place at this clinic please call 020 8936 1157 or email [email protected] * We do advise you call us beforehand on 020 8936 1157 to confirm the clinic is running.
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Big River Journey is an amazing science and riverboat adventure field trip that has been around for over 20 years! Now it is available to teachers and students in an online format - that can be accessed anytime and for free! This highly interactive website was designed in conjunction with Hamline University and provides students an exciting way to explore the many topics associated with the actual field trip. Highly adaptable to an educator’s curriculum, this site contains all you need for learning more about the science and heritage of the Mississippi River. |Resources:||Academic enrichment (academic classes, tutoring, testing, etc.)| |Area served:||Minneapolis, St. Paul| Local resource listings are for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement by TheHomeSchoolMom. (See full terms)
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Our students need a SAFE SPACE to be them and have UNLIMITED FUN! We are here to provide that on a monthly basis to a space in the Denver or Aurora areas. If you have any questions, please reach out! Time & Location Aurora, 12400 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO 80012, USA About the event As community leaders we feel it is important for our students to have more oppurtinites to unwind and have UNLIMTIED FUN! Safezones consist of station divided that have Mental and Physical compenents to them. Even through all the fun the students still need intention. We have actvities such as, Visionboards, Mini Canvas Painting, SLIM, Movies, Volleyball,Basketball, FOOD, SNACKS and MORE! Everything is FREE to the community, just come hangout with us!
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If you’re looking for children’s Bible story books to read with your kids, you’re in the right place! This post contains affiliate links. While my Christian faith is not usually a focus of this blog, it is central to my life. Each evening, our family gathers on the two couches in our living room. My husband reads the Bible story, we talk about it, and we say a prayer and sing a few hymns. Sometimes our toddler (who had his own devotion and was already put to bed) is shouting from his crib. And sometimes we have to remind (and remind) our children to pay attention. But overall, they listen well (with a fair amount of fidgeting). They answer questions and ask good ones. Each Saturday, they offer their own prayers. And they’re learning a beautiful variety of Christian hymns. Most importantly, they’re learning about their Savior. Many friends and readers have asked which Bible story books work well for families. Today I’m sharing the books that we have used with our own children, currently ages 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10. There are dozens and dozens of Bible story books for kids. Here’s how we choose the ones we use in our home: - We look for books that stick very closely to the Bible itself. While some of our books do add a little bit of extra detail here and there, we like it to be a minimum. - We choose books with engaging text and pictures. - When possible, we choose books that are appealing to different age levels. - We choose books that do not contradict biblical doctrine. My First Bible, by Kenneth Taylor, is the first Bible story book we use with our kids. The stories are super short and written with toddlers in mind. Ideal for kids ages 0-2. My Bible Story Book, by Sarah Fletcher, is a favorite from my childhood. It’s the perfect next step from Taylor’s book. This is one of those books that adds a few things to the stories – but not too much (usually). I love how the author keeps Jesus as the center of the book, even with Old Testament stories. Ideal for ages 3-5. My only complaint about The Rhyme Bible, by L. J. Sattgast, is that’s too short! I adore the illustrations and the lovely rhyming stories. Our kids really liked this one as 3 and 4-year-olds. A First Bible Story Book, by Mary Hoffman, only has 14 stories – so it doesn’t get us very far. Beautiful illustrations adorn the child-friendly storytelling – making this book perfect for your regular bookshelf. Pull it out any time, not just during family Bible stories. I recommend it for ages 2-4. The Read with Me Bible, published by Zondervan, was our first fat Bible story book. At first we hesitated to use it because the pictures are cartoony and sometimes just plain silly – but the stories are well written, and the illustrations certainly keep our kids’ attention! Ideal for ages 3-6. One thing I love about The Complete Illustrated Children’s Bible is that it has so many stories. It goes beyond familiar characters like Moses and Jonah to include many lesser known Bible characters and stories. I do want to say that it has a very straightforward (somewhat boring) way of telling the stories. It also fails to mention Christ in many opportune places. If you feel comfortable adding that in yourself, it’s a good choice. I recommend it for ages 5 and up. 120 Bible Stories is a great choice for older listeners. There are fewer pictures, but they’re extremely well done and full of interesting detail. I love how each devotion offers a short Bible passage to memorize. I also appreciate the questions at the end of each story. I recommend the stories for ages 6 and up. Egermeier’s Bible Story Book is a republished classic. The 312 (!) stories are beautifully told and doctrinally sound. The only challenge we have with this book is that the stories are often too long for our younger kids, and there isn’t a picture for every story. I recommend it for ages 6 and up. It really is a treasure! The Story Bible is a large Bible story book with stunning illustrations. I love that the stories come directly from the Bible, and I especially love the question, suggested activity, and prayer at the end of each story. However, I find it odd that the editors worked so hard to make the book one that kids could read themselves – but included much of the stilted language of the ESV translation of the Bible. Some of it is so awkward to read (and incomprehensible to our kids) that we have to revise the stories as we read aloud. Family Time is the book we’re currently reading with our family, and it’s fantastic. I love that the left side of each page is a Bible story, and the right side is an application story. It’s told in language that my 4-year-old understands, but it’s still engaging for my 10-year-old. The stories are Christ-centered and Biblically solid. Highly recommended for ages 5 and up. Younger children who are experienced Bible story listeners will enjoy it as well. I hope you found some Bible story books to use with your children!
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“Bohemond of Taranto: Crusader and Conqueror” by Georgios Theotokis Bohemond of Taranto, Lord of Antioch, unofficial leader of the First Crusade, was a man of boundless ambition and inexhaustible energy – he was, in the words of Romuald of Salerno, ‘always seeking the impossible’. While he failed in his quest to secure the Byzantine throne, he succeeded in founding the most enduring of all the crusader states. Yet few substantial accounts of the life of this remarkable warrior have been written and none have been published in English for over a century – and that is why this absorbing new study by Georgios Theotokis is of such value. He concentrates on Bohemond as a soldier and commander, covering his contribution to the crusades but focusing in particular on his military achievements in Italy, Sicily, the Balkans and Anatolia. Since medieval commanders generally receive little credit for their strategic understanding, he examines Bohemond’s war-plans in his many campaigns, describes how he adapted his battle-tactics when facing different opponents and considers whether his approach to waging war was typical of the Norman commanders of his time.
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CLARA MADLYN FRAZIER Clara Madlyn Frazier, 86, of Milan, Missouri, passed away Friday, December, 31, 2021 at her home. Clara was born on January 13, 1935, in Milan to Jefferson and Grace (Montgomery) Richardson. On July 1, 1963, she married Leroy Frazier in Pollock, Missouri; he passed away in 2015. She is survived by: a son, Kevin (Jen) Frazier of Danvers, Ill, and a daughter, Rhonda (Richard) Clark of Milan; eight grandchildren: Kristin McCormick, Peyton McCormick, Stefan (Kelsey) Frazier, Aaron Frazier, Danika Frazier, Brooke (Nathan) Dodson, Cooper (Alyssa) Bankus, and Conner Banku; two step grandchildren: Mason Clark and Emma Clark; great grandchildren: Hadley Frazier, Channing Dodson, Chyles Dodson, Mason Frazier, and Darius Clark; sister-in-law: Van Richardson of Carlsbad, CA; a special friend Jane Clark of Milan; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Gail and Carol Smith of Mississippi; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Rick McCormick, son-in-law Shane Bankus, brothers: Albert Richardson, Glen Richardson, Bill Richardson, Ellis Richardson, Ralph Richardson, Truman Richardson, Eugene Richardson, Francis Richardson, and Leon Richardson, and sisters: Mary Jane Caldwell and Mildred Richardson. Clara was a lifelong resident of Milan. She and Leroy owned and operated the Basement Bar in Milan for several years; Clara then made donuts at Richardson’s supermarket from 1979 until 1985. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Milan Elks Lodge. She was devoted to reading her Bible daily. Clara enjoyed playing cards, going with friends to their annual Vegas trip, and also cooking and taking care of Leroy and lots of kids throughout the years. She most loved being with her family and teasing her grandkids. Funeral services for Clara were held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Schoene- Ruschmeier Funeral Home in Milan. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Milan. A visitation w held one hour prior to the service, starting at 12:00 Noon. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dr. Shane Bankus Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Sullivan County Expo Center.
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It has a dual core Processor and (hold your breath) 1 GB of RAM. It also sports 16 GB of onboard memory and uses a 1,920 mAh battery. There is no information on when the phone will be launched and how much it will cost, though more details might be expected from the upcoming Motorola press conference. Atrix 4G is probably the same phone that was rumored to be Motorola Olympus. The phone has a 5 Megapixel back facing camera along with LED flash, and a VGA quality front facing camera. Other than LTE, Motorola Atrix uses Wifi networks to access the web. There are two docks for the phone including Motorola laptop dock, HD multimedia dock and vehicle dock. The laptop dock has a full sized keyboard and 11.6 inch display; while the vehicle dock allows users to access Google Maps and navigation, as well as make hands-free calls. The multimedia dock will enable video streaming to an HDTV nearby.
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Looking for a pair of suspenders to add to your wardrobe? This guide will tell you everything you need to know. about How to Wear Suspenders (and Why They’re Great for Shorter Men) What's the difference between off the rack, made to measure and bespoke? Which type of suit is right for you? about Bespoke vs. Made-to-Measure vs. Off the Rack: What’s the Difference? Compared to worsted wool, tweed is thick, durable and warm. Which makes it perfect for winter. Do you own a tweed suit? Here's how I wear my olive green Donegal tweed about How to Wear a Green Donegal Tweed Suit Have you ever wondered whether or not you could pull off a three piece suit? Well, my friend, you're in the right place! about How to Wear a Charcoal Three Piece Suit This post was made possible by one of my favorite custom suit makers, Oliver Wicks (formerly known as Dragon Inside). It's tough to wear a suit in the summertime. Even about How to Wear a Flannel Suit (featuring Oliver Wicks)
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In July, Operation Liberterra, a major Interpol operation led to the arrest of 286 criminals. Based in an Abu Dhabi operation room and drawing on Emirati expertise, the UAE played a vital role in the dismantling of transnational criminal networks. Adding to the hundreds of arrests was the rescue of some 430 human trafficking victims and the identification of 4,000 irregular migrants originating from 74 countries. This five-day operation was successful thanks to information technologies enhancing the co-operation of global police to make the UAE, and the world, a safer place for everyone. Operations such as this are what makes Interpol indispensable to complex operations across dozens of countries. Interpol is at a crossroads. Criminals have adopted the latest technologies, in some respects outpacing law-enforcement agencies. To face these emerging forms of criminality, law enforcement co-operation and capacities must be ever more effective. That means Interpol must integrate cutting-edge technologies into its operations. And that is why, if at the helm of its executive committee, I want to modernise and transform it. I want to enhance the exchange of information through Interpol databases, drive investment in the modernisation of IT communication equipment, and champion the development of new technologies that will support law enforcement. Today we are seeing rapid advances in an array of technology fields, from Artificial Intelligence and quantum computing to cryptocurrencies and robotics. These exciting developments are a double-edged sword. They can bring tremendous benefits if used legitimately, and with the proper safeguards in place; or they could have damaging effects on society if misused for criminal purposes. It is critical that Interpol takes the lead in equipping itself and its members with the necessary innovations to fight against old and new forms of criminality. In recent years, the UAE has taken on greater responsibility in collective efforts to resolve shared challenges, culminating in our election to assume a seat on the UN Security Council in January 2022. These efforts are motivated by the belief that we have a unique perspective and approach that can help our partners in the international community work together to move beyond polarisation and rivalry in pursuit of shared interests. International law enforcement is another critical area where we believe the UAE has a unique offering, in our solutions-oriented mindset, as well as our rapid development of advanced capabilities. For these reasons, I am honoured that the UAE has put forward my candidacy to lead Interpol at this critical juncture. The UAE’s police forces have gone through a technological overhaul; as we have ventured further into the 21st century, we have understood the importance of embedding critical technology. Our law enforcement agencies have adopted new technological advancements to modernise an outdated and bureaucratic system. As a result, the UAE has consistently topped global safety rankings. It is also a leader in the delivery of more than 200 policing services through smart platforms. It has truly been an impressive and welcomed evolution. The UAE can bring to Interpol, and the global law-enforcement community, the fruits of our approach to long-term investment in technology. After all, co-operation is the strongest weapon against organised crime. Interpol draws its relevance, credibility and effectiveness from this diverse membership – and so must be more representative of their varied interests and needs. If I am elected Interpol president, I will foster diverse views and experiences, encouraging police officers from across the world to seek out leadership positions within its general secretariat. In order to help make Interpol a more diverse organisation, I will also put Africa at the heart of my agenda. Terrorism, extremism, trafficking of humans, precious metals, stones and drugs do not just destabilise the continent – they affect the safety and stability of the world community. In my capacity as a member of Interpol’s executive committee, I recently visited nine West African countries to meet police officers on the ground, and discuss with my counterparts and elected officials how Interpol can best support them. It was a privilege to be able to better understand the local challenges facing West African law enforcement agencies as they clamp down on transnational illegal activities. But the need for enhanced co-operation at all levels, and for upgraded technologies, was clear. That is why I particularly want to increase collaboration, tech knowhow and information sharing between Interpol and regional law-enforcement agencies such as Afripol, Aseanpol, among many others. Even for an organisation with 194 members, I firmly believe finding harmony and success, respecting all traditions, beliefs and customs, is possible. Indeed, for Interpol to function, it is absolutely essential. The UAE stands as a beacon of multiculturalism and is one of the safest, most prosperous nations in the world. We, as a nation, have always focused on building consensus, and acting as a mediator, by focusing on what unites us rather than what divides us. Taking the best from every culture to work together is the mindset I will bring to Interpol, pointing to the UAE’s success as a living example of this philosophy. Interpol’s General Assembly takes place from November 23-25 in Istanbul. Delegates will recognise that the world is changing – and so must Interpol. They will realise that if it is to best safeguard the world community, and replicate the success of Operation Liberterra, it must integrate cutting-edge technologies and be more representative of its members. If elected president, I will draw on the UAE’s role as a leader in tech-driven policing, and a bridge-builder in the international community, to work closely with the secretary general and the executive committee. Building wide consensus, I will transform Interpol into a modern, technology-driven organisation, geared to tackling today and tomorrow’s challenges head-on.
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has not been invited to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and only an ambassador from the country has been asked to attend. More than 500 dignitaries from around the world will travel to London to pay their last respects to the long-reigning monarch when her funeral takes place next Monday. So far, only the leaders of four countries have not been extended an invitation, including Myanmar, which staged a military coup last year, and Belarus and Russia, both of which are engaged in the war in Ukraine. The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed the Iranian head of state had not been asked to attend. However, Iran does not currently have an ambassador, but may send its acting envoy, the charge d’affaires Seyed Hosseini. About 2,000 people — including members of the British royal family and former UK prime ministers — will attend the service at Westminster Abbey, which will commence at 11am. The funeral has presented a major logistical challenge, with one government source describing it as the biggest international event hosted in the country for decades. Some have compared the task to organising “hundreds of state visits” within a matter of days. Normally, there might be two or three a year. A guest list has yet to be published yet but US President Joe Biden was among the first to declare he would be flying in with his wife Jill. The leaders of most Commonwealth countries are expected to attend, with New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern saying she will make the nearly 24-hour journey with a delegation of five others. France’s Emmanuel Macron, Germany’s Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Italy’s Sergio Mattarella, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro are among the presidents attending, along with the European Commission’s Ursula von der Leyen. The guest list for the Duke of Edinburgh’s memorial service could provide an idea of who else might show. The 1,800-congregation featured about 30 foreign royals, including Prince Albert of Monaco, Denmark’s Queen Margrethe, and King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway. But it is not thought the trip will be made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who took time out from organising his country’s fightback against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces to sign a book of condolence for the queen.
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Sept 9 (Reuters) – 2 hundred foreigners in Afghanistan, Americans amongst them, are readied to leave on charter trips from Kabul on Thursday after the new Taliban government consented to their discharge, an U.S. authorities claimed. The separations will be amongst the initial international trips to take off from Kabul airport terminal because the Islamist militia took the resources in mid-August, causing the chaotic U.S.-led emptying of 124,000 foreigners and at-risk Afghans. The trips come two days after the Taliban revealed an acting federal government comprised of mostly ethnic Pashtun men, including Islamist hardliners as well as some wanted by the United States on terrorism costs, stylish international hopes for an extra modest management. The Taliban were pushed to permit the separations by UNITED STATE Unique Rep Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. authorities claimed, talking to Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official might not say whether the American civilians and also other international nationals were among individuals stranded for days in the north city of Mazar-i-Sharif since their private charters had not been permitted to leave. A Qatari official, speaking on the Kabul flight terminal tarmac on Thursday, stated it was about 90% ready for operations however would resume gradually. Reopening the airport terminal has been a high concern for the Taliban adhering to the collapse of the Western-backed government and also their seizure of Kabul. It has actually been closed given that the large U.S.-led airlift finished and international forces finally took out. Qatari special envoy Mutlaq container Majed Al Qahtani defined a flight out of Kabul on Thursday as a regular trip as well as not an evacuation. There would additionally be a flight on Friday, he said. White House spokesperson Jen Psaki stated that since Wednesday regarding 100 U.S. residents were still in Afghanistan but that not all necessarily wished to leave currently. Some might have family members in the nation or other factors for not leaving yet, she claimed. The announcement of a new government on Tuesday was seen as a signal the Taliban would certainly not attempt to broaden their base and also show a more forgiving face, as they had recommended they would do. Every one of the priests are guys, and almost all Pashtuns, the ethnic group that predominates in the Taliban’s southern Afghan heartland however represent under half the nation’s populace. International countries welcomed the interim federal government with caution and also discouragement on Wednesday. In Kabul, loads of females required to the streets in protest and a number of journalists covering the demonstration stated Taliban fighters restrained and also beat them. Demonstrations by both females and men were being reduced because there was a security risk from Islamic State boxers, said a Taliban minister who decreased to be recognized. Any attack on journalists would be investigated, he claimed. Lots of movie critics contacted the management to regard basic human rights as well as revive the economy, which encounters collapse amid steep inflation, food shortages as well as the possibility of foreign aid being reduced as countries seek to separate the Taliban. The Taliban government intended to involve with regional and Western federal governments and also deal with international aid organisations, the Taliban minister stated. However White House spokesperson Psaki said no one in the Biden management “would recommend that the Taliban are respected and valued participants of the global area”. The European Union stated it was ready to continue emergency situation altruistic aid, yet longer-term advancement aid would rely on the Taliban upholding standard freedoms. Analysts said the makeup of the cupboard can obstruct recognition by the West, noting it includes previous detainees of the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay. The indoor priest, Sirajuddin Haqqani, is desired by the United States on terrorism costs and also brings an incentive of $10 million, while his uncle, with a bounty of $5 million, is the preacher for evacuees as well as repatriation. UNITED STATE Central Intelligence Company supervisor William Burns reviewed Afghanistan in talks in Pakistan with army principal General Qamar Javed Bajwa and also army knowledge head Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, Pakistan’s armed force stated. Afghanistan’s ousted U.S.-backed federal government accused Pakistan of sustaining the Taliban. While officially refuting that, Pakistan has actually long seen the Taliban as its finest option for curbing the influence of old rival India in Afghanistan. The last time the Taliban ruled Afghanistan, from 1996 to 2001, females as well as ladies were prohibited from job and education. The team performed public implementations as well as its spiritual police implemented an extreme interpretation of Islamic regulation. That Taliban government was ousted by a U.S.-led treatment complying with the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States masterminded by al Qaeda leaders based in Afghanistan, and also two decades of war complied with. The Taliban have actually pledged to appreciate individuals’s legal rights in accordance with Islamic legislation, however have yet to supply details. Afghans that won higher flexibilities over the past two decades fear shedding them. A Taliban official claimed women would certainly not be allowed to play cricket or potentially any other sport as it was “not essential” as well as their bodies might be subjected. Australia’s cricket board stated it would junk a planned examination match against the Afghanistan males’s team if the Taliban did not enable females to play.
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Donald and Jair: although a lot of comparisons might be made between the two politicians, their electoral bases, the political systems in which they operate and the politics of religion in their two countries have some substantial differences. Brazilian government photo. Religion is shaping Brazil’s presidential election — but its Evangelical voters aren’t the same as America’s With one week to go before Brazil’s presidential election, the two front-runners are battling for the religious vote. Last month, first lady Michelle Bolsonaro told an evangelical church service that the presidential palace had been “consecrated to demons” under previous presidential administrations – a gibe against former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, and his center-left Workers’ Party. Lula is running again in this year’s election, whose first round is Oct. 2, 2022, and has joined the fray. In his official campaign kickoff in August 2022, for instance, he alleged that the right-wing current president, Jair Bolsonaro, is “possessed by the devil.” Lula has been heavily favored to win the election and retake the office he held from 2003 to 2010. In polls, he currently runs about 15 percentage points ahead of Bolsonaro. Religious voters are an important part of the story. Bolsonaro – whom international media dubbed the “Trump of the Tropics” for his persona as a conservative firebrand, his anti-democratic streak, and his ability to attract a Christian base – garnered 70% of evangelical support in the 2018 election. Scholars, including me, argue that without the evangelical vote, he would have narrowly lost. However, as a political scientist who has written a book about religious politics in Brazil, I see these comparisons between the United States and Brazil as also glossing over key differences. Yes, Bolsonaro and Trump are very similar in how they use religion. Yet the ways evangelical communities work and how religion shapes politics is different in each country – and my own research suggests that conservative Christians will not be as consistent a base for Bolsonaro as they are for Trump and the Republican Party. One key difference is the language used: who “evangelicals” are in the first place. In Latin America, traditionally a Catholic stronghold, the Spanish and Portuguese term “evangelico” is applied to nearly all non-Catholic Christians, including Protestant denominations that are usually classified as “mainline” or even “progressive” in the United States. Estimates indicate that around a third of Brazilians identify as evangelical today, up from just a few percentage points in 1970. In the same period, the percentage of Catholics has fallen from over 90% to right about half. By contrast, in the USA the term “evangelical” is reserved for theologically conservative Protestant groups, as well as Christians who have had a “born-again” experience of religious awakening. Americans also increasingly apply the term “evangelical” in a political sense, to refer to predominantly white political conservatives who are affiliated with Protestant churches. As a result, the group of people termed “evangelicals” is much more diverse in Latin America than in the United States – and it’s politically quite diverse, too. All this said, many evangelicals in Brazil do have some tendency to adopt theologically conservative beliefs, such as interpreting the Bible literally. Dozens of parties A second major difference is the lack of strong partisan affiliation on Brazil’s religious right. Since the 1970s, many Americans are used to associating evangelicalism with the Republican Party. The founding of groups such as Jerry Falwell’s Moral Majority helped spur evangelicals to become a strong base for political conservatism. However, there is no political party in Brazil that can claim such a strong link to evangelicals as a whole. Brazilian politics is famously fragmented, especially on the right, and there are dozens of parties in Congress at any given time. Many parties – mostly conservative ones – court evangelicals, but none have shored up strong loyalty across the wide spectrum of evangelical denominations and churches. Jair Bolsonaro personifies this weak partisanship. Bolsonaro ran for the presidency in 2018 under the Social Liberal Party, but then left the party to attempt to form his own party in 2019 after taking office. Those efforts ultimately failed, and he joined the Liberal Party in late 2021. Evangelicals may support Jair Bolsonaro, but polls have shown they have little loyalty to whatever party he is affiliated with at the moment. As a result, the president cannot count on his voters to also elect his political allies. Ultimately, this very weak partisanship in the electorate weakens presidents, since they have to negotiate with a highly fragmented Congress. A third difference between evangelicals in Brazil and the United States relates to their views on political issues. Like their counterparts in the U.S., religious conservatives in Brazil feel very strongly about issues related to sex and gender. In a striking parallel to recent controversies in US public schools, Brazilian evangelicals mobilized politically over the past decade to oppose efforts to teach children and teenagers tolerance on LGBTQ issues. However, Brazilian evangelicals are much less conservative than their American counterparts on many other issues. This is particularly the case for topics on which US evangelicals often follow cues from the Republican Party. For instance, my research shows that Brazilian evangelicals from a wide range of denominations are highly supportive of environmental action such as preventing deforestation. Many Brazilian evangelicals have historically tended to come from poor areas and communities of color, leading them to support issues such as welfare policy and affirmative action. About 1 in 3 Brazilian evangelicals identifies as white, versus 2 in 3 in the United States. As a result, they are likely to be attracted to President Bolsonaro for his conservative stances on gender and sexuality. However, they may penalize him for his very weak record of environmental protection as well as what is generally recognized as poor performance on the economy and COVID-19. What does this mean for the upcoming presidential election? Bolsonaro is again attracting evangelicals, though not yet as strongly as in 2018. New evidence indicates that only about a quarter of evangelical churches are getting involved in the campaign so far this year – a substantially lower share than what my co-authors and I documented in 2018. However, particular churches are still taking a strong stance. Brazil’s most politically engaged Pentecostal church, the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, is urging its followers to begin a monthlong “fast” from secular news sources. This will presumably increase the political influence of church leaders, including the church’s head, Bishop Edir Macedo, who is an ardent Bolsonaro supporter. Like their US counterparts, Brazilian evangelicals tend to be highly religious and believe that religion should influence politics. What that means in 2022, however, is harder to divine than ever. After Bolsonaro’s four years in office, evangelicals may well judge him by his track record, not just by his promises – which could be both a blessing and a curse for him.
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Search homes for sale in Colorado’s largest MLS. Create a Free MLS account for advanced searches, premium content, and collaboration tools. 889 Shirttail Peak Drive Windsor, CO 80550 Monthly Payment (Est.)$2,692 This stunning residence features remarkable mountain views, an open concept layout with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 3-car attached garage, and 2, 479 sq ft of well-appointed living space. The main level features an upgraded kitchen , 42" upper cabinets, a sleek island, and granite counter-tops, which opens to the spacious living room with vaulted ceilings. This level provides direct access to the outdoor patio, perfect for entertaining and relaxing with family and friends. Main level Office for your convenience. Upstairs, you will find a grand primary suite with a 5-piece bathroom and huge walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms, each share a full bathroom, are also located on the upper level. Laundry has custom built-in cabinets. Non-potable water for outside irrigation. Manicured front and back yards, with 6 ft privacy fence in back. Don't forget the unfinished full basement for future expansion. |a month ago||Listing updated with changes from the MLS| |2 months ago||Price changed to $590,000| |3 months ago||Price changed to $599,000| |3 months ago||Status changed to Active| |4 months ago||Listing first seen online| Metro Denver Home Prices Median closed price chart for homes sold in the 11-county metropolitan Denver area. Search Metro Denver’s MLS (Colorado’s Largest) at ThePeak.com The Peak Home Source provides home buyers with listings from metro Denver’s MLS — REcolorado, which is Colorado’s largest MLS. Search Colorado homes for sale with confidence knowing listing data is updated every 15 minutes. Enjoy advanced Denver MLS search features such as Social Search (invite friends to easily collaborate on your home search), Commute Scores, and demographic information to quickly provide insight into the listing’s location. << Create your FREE Denver MLS account today to save your favorite homes and gain access to extra features… No Hassle Guarantee: No SPAM. Easily unsubscribe or modify your search. Reach out to a trusted top Denver Realtor when you have questions or want to tour a home. Here is an easy way to send me a quick message… "*" indicates required fields
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This gorgeous houndstooth monogrammed chevron market tote is perfect for toting your treats in style. Great for taking along to bring a meal to a sick friend or for gathering gifts for the teacher or staff. Keep one in the car, at the top of the stairs for collecting toys and items that find themselves out of place at the end of the day. Complete with a collapsible/removable metal frame. This makes a great gift for those bama fans. Ships in 3-4 days.
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Would You Rather Be the Bucs or the Packers? Kevin is joined by Lindsay Jones to ask 10 questions they have about 10 different NFL teams Bill, Chris, and Sean spend the weekend in South Carolina to reminisce about college, listen to their favorite records, and rewatch Lawrence Kasdan’s comedy-drama Also, discussing Matt Riddle’s release from WWE Bryan and David also discuss Taylor Swift’s attendance at the Chiefs game on Sunday There are some flowers for Megan Rapinoe, who bowed out from international football on Sunday
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Standing Stones & Silver Balls The Shearing Gang is largely set around the mystical Hurlers Stones, high on Bodmin Moor. The Neolithic stones, located at Minions, have a long and mystical past and consist of three adjacent stone circles, whilst to the west is a pair of outlying upright stones standing close together, known as the Pipers. The central circle is the best preserved of the three and all the stones are made of granite, hammered smooth. Their exact purpose remains a mystery, but is thought to be ceremonial and they have been placed very carefully so that they align with nearby cairns, the massive barrow at Rillaton and further stone circles. Some archaeologists have noted how they align with the sun and one of the brightest stars in the northern night sky, named Vega. Their name too is something of a mystery. Local legend identifies The Hurlers as men who were turned to stone for playing the ancient game of hurling on a Sunday. The two isolated stones of the Pipers are said to be the figures of two men who played tunes on a Sunday and suffered the same fate. Hurling was played widely across the county until the 19th century and there is a saying in Cornish, "hyrlîan yw gen gwaré nyi", which translated into English means "hurling is our sport". It uses a ball made of sterling silver which is hammered into two hemispheres and then bound around a core of applewood held together with a band of silver. In the 21st century the game survives in matches at St Columb and St Ives, and as part of the beating the bounds ceremony at Bodmin.. In the former, the match has been traditionally played between the Townsmen and the Countrymen and requires the teams to get the ball into one of the goals, around two miles apart, across fields, roads and woods, by passing, tackling and throwing. Play often stops for spectators to touch the ball, said to bring luck or fertility. The game is now played very much for fun and the only known fatality in the sport goes back to 1705, at Camborne where 'William Trevarthen is buried in the church with the entry in the parish records of "Being disstroid to a hurling with Redruth men at the high dounes”. That is, unless you believe the legend of the Hurlers’ Stones…
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It’s always a special moment when a new boat goes out on the water for the first time. And it’s even cooler when the boat was built in your own backyard. The boats were built in Prince Rupert by Bridgeview Marine, which explains that “we are proud to provide a full selection of custom aluminum boats for sale in BC.” “Every unit is designed, constructed, and tested to ensure that they meet your expectations,” the company says. “We build quality aluminum boats for all customers throughout Delta, Surrey, Vancouver, Sandspit, Prince Rupert, and other areas of British Columbia.”
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Fixstars Solutions, Inc., a Japanese software company, is announcing the world’s first 6TB 2.5″ SATA solid-state drive (SSD). The SSD-6000M is built in the 2.5″ x 9mm form factor to accommodate the larger capacity. Fixstars’ SSD-6000M pairs 15nm MLC NAND Flash memory with a proprietary controller to achieve stable, high sequential IOPS performance throughout the drive’s lifespan. This is a highly desirable feature for usage scenarios such as big data analytics, video recording, networking infrastructure, medical imaging and industrial applications. According to Satoshi Miki, Fixstars Corporation’s CEO, “The unparalleled performance of our previous model’s (SSD-3000M) sequential I/O helped propel our SSDs and garner lots of attention. Since many of our customers desire even greater capacity, I am excited to offer a new solution and grow the product line with the inclusion of the larger SSD-6000M. Since our SSD’s capacity is now able to compete with high-end hard drives, we feel our product can draw the attention of data centers as well.” The SSD-6000M attains sequential read speeds of (up to) 540MB/s, with sequential write speeds at (up to) 520MB/s. IOPS are not specified on the SSD-6000M product page’s specifications section. TRIM is supported when using a TRIM-supporting operating system, as well as garbage collection routines and S.M.A.R.T. drive health and performance monitoring attributes. Power consumption is stated as less than 6.0W (active), and less than 3W (idle). Fixstars is backing the SSD-6000M with a three-year warranty. Although pricing is not yet (as of publication of this article) shown via the Fixstars website’s ordering link, Fixstars indicates that they are accepting orders from U.S. customers to be shipped in late July. You can view the Fixstars press release announcing the SSD-6000M in its entirety here; and/or visit the SSD-6000M product page here.
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ATTO DISK BENCHMARK VER. 2.46 ATTO Disk Benchmark is perhaps one of the oldest benchmarks going and is definitely the main staple for manufacturer performance specifications. ATTO uses RAW or compressible data and, for our benchmarks, we use a set length of 256mb and test both the read and write performance of various transfer sizes ranging from 0.5 to 8192kb. Manufacturers prefer this method of testing as it deals with raw (compressible) data rather than random (includes incompressible data) which, although more realistic, results in lower performance results. CRYSTAL DISK BENCHMARK VER. 3.0 X64 Crystal Disk Benchmark is used to measure read and write performance through sampling of raw (0/1 Fill/compressible) or random data which is, for the most part, incompressible. Many new SSD owners who cant wait to test the performance of their SSD often grab this program and run a quick test, not realizing that they are testing with incompressible data rather than compressible data used in testing by manufacturers. The following results will show 0Fill data (compressible) on the left with random data sample results (incompressible) on the right. The 4k random results write of 84MB/s are excellent as this disk access method is primarily responsible for the visible upgrade that we see when migrating from a hard drive to SSD. Typically, Crystal Diskmark results always tend to be a bit lower than those shown with ATTO Disk Benchmark. ANVIL STORAGE UTILITIES PROFESSIONAL You may not see this for long (and its definitely not common) but you get a freebee simply for reading! Over the last little while, we have been assisting with beta testing new benchmark software called Anvil Storage Utilities which is an absolutely amazing SSD benchmarking utility. Not only does it have a preset SSD benchmark, but also, it has included such things as endurance testing and threaded I/O read, write and mixed tests, all of which are very simple to understand and utilize in our benchmark testing. Recently, we published the exclusive public release here and, if you happen to check it out, there is a FREE download of the software! Lets see how the Future Storage 240GB SSD fares on the Anvil Pro: The thing that stands out in these results has to be the random 4K write disk access at QD 16 which displays a high of 83,493 IOPS. This is significantly higher than the advertised high of 60,000 IOPS and the result of SandForces newly updated firmware. Overall, the results we have seen in all three synthetic benchmarks have been consistent and the mark of an upper tier SSD.
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Market players may feel disheartened as 2023 progresses without a Bitcoin ETF approval. The ETF talk is almost over but a decision has yet to come; according to the latest developments last Friday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended the proceedings on the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing of Ark Invest and 21Shares. Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest reportedly applied for the spot ETF in collaboration with 21Shares ahead of BlackRock. The newest delay in August came after a previous delay in June, but this outcome was correctly predicted by industry figures and analysts. Jump Ahead To: Bitcoin ETFs Face Delays The SEC has the authority to delay ETF applications for up to 240 days, which means ArkInvest’s pending spot Bitcoin ETF decision is expected to reach the verdict in January 2024. In other words, Bitcoin ETFs are unlikely to launch by the end of 2023. While it doesn’t indicate a rejection, the delay adds more uncertainties and frustration to the current market. Bitcoin has acted as a “stablecoin” over the past few weeks, hovering around $29,000 with little changes. This range is an increase from $25,000 in April, following BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF filing. With the flagship crypto in reluctance, altcoins’ price is mostly in decline. In the last 24 hours, Dogecoin (DOGE) dropped by 6%, Polygon (MATIC) fell by 7.3% while Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Avalanche (AVAX) lost 4%-5% their values. However, some altcoins move the opposite way. Of top 100 tokens on CoinMarketCap, there are two altcoins with price increases – XDC Network (XDC) was up 2% and THORChain (RUNE) up 2.4%. There is relatively neutral sentiment in the market due to the equal number of long and short traders, as reported by Coinglass. The balanced distribution in the bitcoin derivatives market suggests that traders are not expecting any major moves in the price of Bitcoin in the near future. This is likely due to the uncertainty surrounding the SEC’s decision on whether or not to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF. A Green Light? On the bright side, optimism hasn’t completely faded away. In fact, the SEC allegedly edge closer to the spot ETF’s approval, following years of applications and regulatory deliberations. The potential approval could mark a major milestone in the sector, opening up new opportunities for investors seeking exposure to digital assets. One of the notable contenders in this race is BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, which submitted its Bitcoin ETF application in June, joining a growing list of hopefuls. The company’s application gained further traction as it forged a “surveillance-sharing agreement” in partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. This agreement could potentially enhance transparency and market surveillance, a factor that might tip the scales in favor of SEC approval. ARK Invest, another prominent investment firm, is also among the entities with a cryptocurrency ETF application pending in the SEC pipeline, underscoring the industry-wide interest in bringing a spot crypto ETF to market. The SEC has never previously greenlit a spot Bitcoin ETF proposal from any firm in the US. This cautious stance is due to the intricacies involved in holding Bitcoin within an ETF fund, allowing for more direct investor exposure. There is a growing sense of optimism within the cryptocurrency community that the SEC will eventually provide the long-awaited approval. Such a decision would have far-reaching implications, as it would grant investors an accessible avenue to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s potential without the need to directly purchase and store the cryptocurrency. The final decision is not being rushed, especially since the roles of the SEC and CFTC in regulating digital assets are still being discussed. At some point, an ETF product will come to US markets, but when it happens is anyone’s guess. The post Bitcoin ETFs Face Delays, Market Momentum Loses Speed appeared first on Blockonomi.
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Are you so caught up at work in your doing of what you’re doing that you totally forget about the customer? I speak and write about this process of disconnect so so often. Yet businesses, and dental surgeries, fall into this category. They get so tied up into what they have to do on a day-to-day, minute-to-minute basis that they ignore their customers, sometimes acting as if the customers are not even there. When they are. And it’s an ignorance that these businesses need to remove. Keep being ignorant to your own peril… I see it so so many times…. I see patients arriving at doctors’ offices, at Dental Practices, only to have to stand unattended, ungreeted even while someone able-bodied sits there right in front of them and talks on the phone or looks at a computer monitor. And ignores the arriving person, as if they aren’t even there. And so the arriving patient feels unwelcome. Purely because they are being brushed off as an interruption. It’s almost as if there’s a word bubble appearing above the head of the staff member saying: “Can’t you see that I’m busy?” “Just wait. I’ll deal with you when I’m ready to…. and not one second earlier….” Yes this goes on… At one X-ray clinic near my home the signs are offensive to customers…. And is this because the staff there perceive the customers as an interruption to their duties? Because that’s the message that these signs, and the staff by their actions, sure are giving… I visit Dental Offices regularly. And one of the things that I do when I visit is to sit in the waiting room [they all call them waiting rooms] and watch the patient flow. And this soon tells the story. At one dental office I visited, I watched a female patient arrive and stand there, ignored by the woman on the front desk for well over three and a half minutes, while the employee was speaking on the phone. Not even an eye raise? Nor a motion towards a comfortable seat? Or a mouthing of “I won’t be a moment…”? And the story get’s better…. Finally when the receptionist finished her call, she then told the arriving lady to take a seat. After this, another woman arrived at the practice and joined me and the first woman in the waiting room. Incredulously, the receptionist then engaged in a personal conversation with the second woman, without trying to communalise it and draw the first woman into the discussion. The first woman must have felt ignored. And ignored. And ignored…. Last week, while in Melbourne for a workshop, my wife and I visited a restaurant that we had visited several times before. Over several trips, and several years. When we arrived for our booking, we let the maître de know that we had been there before, including a special occasion where we had been seated at the prestigious front row table by the open kitchen. Our words obviously fell on deaf ears. The maître de asked us whether we’d like a drink at the bar or to go to our table. “Let’s have a drink at our table.” This was obviously too much information for the maître de to comprehend, because when we were seated at the table he slipped into the “what kind of water would you like? Tap, still, or sparkling?” mode and totally forgot our prior request sixty seconds ago for adult beverages at the table. He did not return, but obviously flick passed the service to a waiter, who arrived with the chosen water and menus, but failed to offer us a pre-dinner beverage. Our waiter, from Paris, ran through some of the extensive menu, making several suggestions and recommendations. But at no time did he stop to ask: - Had we been there before? - Were we thirsty for a pre-dinner drink? - Did we have any dietary requirements or restrictions? So here’s what happened next… We ordered our pre-dinner drinks, along with our first courses, and our second courses, as well as two glasses of red wine, which we asked to follow on from the first drinks. So guess what arrived first? The first course of food arrived. With no sign of the pre-dinner beverages. In the background, in the corner, we could see the wait staff running around like Manuel and Basil from Fawlty Towers. Our pre-dinner drinks were found, apparently having been delivered to another table. So it was said to us. But still, the order was all wrong… So what else could happen here…? When our second courses arrived, my wife’s duck dish had four big pieces of cooked pork on the plate. Now, for dietary reasons, my wife and I both choose not to eat red meat. So, we called the waiter over, wondering whether we had missed reading the letters P.O.R.K. on the menu? Sadly, we had not. The word “pork” was omitted from the menu. And so the dish needed to be replaced. Oddly enough, the waitress who attended to us, this moment, did mention that this uncomfortably awkward situation had arisen a couple of times in the past. And yet, this awarded restaurant had failed to pre-warn its diners about the presence of the offending pork chunks. Through all our interactions with all of the restaurant staff, and now there were many involved, there seemed to be no desire to get to know the customer. The wait staff seemed too intent on just going through the motions. How could they have improved upon their poor service in this occasion? Here are my suggestions: - The maître de should have realised from the information that we told him that we had been visiting this restaurant for a long time, at least seven years. - When he seated us, the maître de should have asked if we would like a pre-dinner drink. Why the heck not? What is it with restaurant staff selling water now ahead of asking about alcohol? - The waiter who took the food order should have asked if we had any dietary restrictions. This would have prevented him boring the pants off us describing dishes we choose not to consume. It would have also prevented the pork surprise on the duck. - The waiter who took the order should have asked if we had any favourite dishes? After he’d bored me to death describing the shanks and the beef and the pork, in my cathartic state I totally missed the pasta section on the menu and missed out on visiting one of my favourite dishes of all time. So what happened next? The restaurant made a very poor, poor, feeble attempt at service recovery. We were offered “One free dessert”? Now we had to ask the new waiter, who appeared to be the floor manager, to repeat this as we were confused. “One free dessert”. Was that my dessert plate free, but the dessert for my wife not free? Or was it both desserts free, but don’t think of having four desserts each for free? Whatever it was, it was a poor attempt at retribution for the series of service fails. We chose not to reward the restaurant with any more of our funds, or attention. We asked for our bill. The bill was presented to us with an explanation that our pre-dinner drinks would not be charged for. Well whoopee do. So they removed their lowest cost items only? Here’s what I would have done. Firstly, I’d have made a significant concession on the meal cost. Not that we were looking for a free meal, but I think a concession of at least 50% was in order. Secondly, here’s the sweetener I would have applied, and I’ve yet to see a restaurant ever do this… I’d have made an offer of complimentary desserts and complimentary wine at your next visit…. You see, as it stands, this restaurant has no way of knowing if we will ever come back. And if we do return, the staff on that night [in the future] will have no way of knowing that we’d been the victims of a previous massive service failure. No way at all. Whereas with the pay-it-forward offer of wine and desserts, as future diners we’d be identified for a “we’ll try harder” standard of care. But now, no one will know… So how’s all this working in your dental office? How can your staff use this story of woe to help raise the bar? Well for starters, your staff need to ask questions, and they need to get to know their customers and patients. “Have you been coming here long?” “Why do you like it here?” “What have you had done in the past?” Now I know all this information is available in the patient’s file, but boy, doesn’t the patient feel special when the dental assistant sits down with them, eye-to-eye and knee-to-knee, and asks them these questions as if they are well, a real live person? And not simply just a couple of teeth and a credit card… Believe you me, this stuff makes a difference. To the customer. And at the end of the day, that’s the only person for whom it all really matters. Because without happy customers, all you’ve got is a ghost town….. You can order your copy here: Click Link To Order The Ultimate Patient Experience is a simple to build complete Customer Service system in itself that I developed that allowed me to create an extraordinary dental office in an ordinary Sydney suburb. If you’d like to know more, ask me about my free special report. Email me at [email protected] Did you like this blog article? If you did then hit the share buttons below and share it with your friends and colleagues. Share it via email, Facebook and twitter!!
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What does it take to make your mark on the world? ‘Frontiers’ is a podcast about cultural pioneers and business innovators who have done just that. Each episode gets intimate with a different guest to hear their inspiring stories, learn from their journey to date and glimpse at what the future has in store. Features stories from Tracey Emin, Alan Yau and Gilles Peterson. Features stories from Underworld, Tom Kerridge, Tania Boler (Elvie), DJ Fat Tony, Bob Roth (CEO David Lynch foundation), Sian Sutherland (A Plastic Planet), Emma Gannon and Jamie Morton (My dad wrote a porno)
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By Charles Nwoke, Bamako, Mali. Mali’s interim president, Assimi Goita was today (Tuesday) attacked in the great mosque in the capital Bamako by two armed men, including one who wielded a knife an. According to an AFP journalist who witnessed the attack, he said the ugly incident took place during prayers for the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha. President Goita has since been taken away from the scene, according to reports. However, it was not immediately clear whether he had been injured or not. Mamadou Kone, the Minister of Religious Affairs told news men that a man had “tried to kill the president with a knife” but was quickly arrested. The Director of the Great Mosque, Latus Toure, revealed that an attacker had lunged for the president but wounded someone else in the congregation. Mali has since 2012 been struggling to contain an Islamic insurgency that first emerged in the north of the country, and has since spread to Burkina Faso and Niger. Thousands of military and civilians have been killed and hundreds of thousands have fled their homes because of the continuous attacks. The extremism has equally been motivated by political instability in the capital city of Mali. In August last year, Colonel Goita led a coup de tat removing the democratically elected president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita after weeks of mass protests over corruption allegations and the age long jihadist war. In May, he inaugurated a transitional government that had been mandated with the task of leading the country back to civilian administration in February 2022. Goita was then named transitional president, but has promised to keep to the objective of returning power to civilian rule.
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Perhaps one of the best ways of understanding life insurance is by dividing it into the two major ways that you can obtain it. The first we will call “renting” and the second we will call “owning”. Of course, no one in the insurance industry speaks so simply. They come up with nebulous phrases like “level term” and “flexible adjustable” and other jargon that makes little sense to normal humans. But I didn’t come from the insurance industry, I came from the roofing job site. So, if I can explain these things in a way that I would understand them as a roofer, you will understand them as a consumer. Remember back to your days in college. You probably rented that bachelor apartment for super cheap and shopped for Ramen noodles while you divided utility costs amongst your three other roommates. Why on earth did you not buy a house? Most likely, it’s because you weren’t going to be there for very long and therefore would not have had a chance to build up equity in the home. And just as logically as you rented during your college years, you decided to own later on in life. It’s very similar in the world of insurance. There are appropriate times to rent term insurance, and there are other times that owning insurance is more advantageous. It all depends on the context of your life and where you are with respect to your financial goals. So, don’t let any overzealous salesman badger you that this product is empirically better than that product. And don’t let any self-proclaimed financial guru tell you that you’re stupid if don’t do exactly as they say. Work with your advisor to see what type of insurance best serves your plan. Then go get it.
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The UK will continue to work to end the bloodshed in Sudan and to support a democratic Government. We have begun a large-scale evacuation of British nationals, and I pay tribute to all those carrying out this complex operation. This morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such meetings later today. Yesterday, the Opposition grabbed a crude headline about teaching boys to have respect for women—an important issue, as I am sure the Prime Minister will agree—but given that the Leader of the Opposition apparently does not know what a woman is, that he will not stand up to defend women in his own party who voice views on women’s rights and that, according to his own Front Bench, he failed to prosecute rapists when he was Director of Public Prosecutions, does my right hon. Friend think the Labour party is in any position to teach anyone about respect for women? And is irony dead? My hon. Friend is absolutely right. The Leader of the Opposition’s record on women is questionable at best. Before Labour starts preaching about this issue, it should work out the answer to one very simple question. I am certain what a woman is. Is he? I call the Leader of the Opposition. I join the Prime Minister in paying tribute to the brave British personnel involved in the evacuation effort from Sudan. The Government must do everything in their power to urgently evacuate UK nationals still trapped in Sudan. Yesterday, George Osborne said that the Tory party’s handling of the economy makes them “vandals”. He is right, isn’t he? While we are in the business of quoting former Chancellors and shadow Chancellors, I do not know whether the Leader of the Opposition saw yesterday’s remarks by a former Labour shadow Chancellor, who said that our country has faced four once-in-a-century shocks or threats to our economy, and that the fact we have come through that is “a triumph”. The former Chancellor not only said that they are a bunch of Tory vandals but that the country has faced a “self-induced financial crisis”. That is those vandals. They like to pretend it was all just one week of madness last autumn, but the truth is that it has been 13 years of failure. Real wages—the money in people’s pockets—have fallen by £1,600 per household, and the Prime Minister’s response was to impose 24 Tory tax rises in three years. How on earth does he think his low-growth, high-tax economy is working for working people? Because of the action we have taken on the national living wage, which is at record levels, on pensions, on universal credit and on yesterday’s generous cost of living payments, almost 8 million households are receiving direct support from this Conservative Government. We are supporting working people. Just this week, in the other place, we have seen the right hon. and learned Gentleman’s party side with protesters and picketers. He should try backing working people. People are £1,600 worse off. I am genuinely fascinated to know: does the Prime Minister really think that everything is fine? Or is he just clueless about life outside his bubble? Because of the actions we have taken—[Interruption.] Well, let us just go over it. A single mother working full time on the national living wage this year will get £1,300 more support from this Government. A working couple on a low income with two children will get £1,800. That is what delivering for working Britain looks like. But if the right hon. and learned Gentleman has any actual ideas for the economy, he should say so, because all I hear from the party opposite is more spending, more borrowing, higher inflation and higher interest rates. It is the same old Labour party. This is Mr 24 Tax Rises; I have never heard anything so out of touch as the answer that he has just given. It is not just about his refusal to take any responsibility for the damage the Conservatives have done through the crashed economy and the hit to living standards; it is also that he refuses to take the action that is needed. He could stop the handouts he is giving to oil and gas giants. He could scrap his beloved non-dom status. He could put that money back in the hands of working people and get the NHS back on its feet. That is what a Labour Government would do. Why doesn’t he do it? The record is clear. Look at it right now: record numbers of people in work, inequality lower, the number of people in poverty lower, and the lowest numbers on record for those in low pay.[This section has been corrected on Order. We had enough of this last week and I am certainly not having this continuous noise. Just be aware that somebody will be going for that cup of tea today. The Prime Minister calls it “this non-dom thing”. Let us be honest about what his refusal to scrap the non-dom status means. It means that at every possible opportunity he has voted to put taxes up on working people, while at the same time taking every possible opportunity to protect a tax avoidance scheme that helps his own finances. Why is the Prime Minister telling people across the country that their taxes must go up so that his can stay low? The facts are these: the very wealthiest pay more tax and the poorest pay less tax today than they did in any year under the last Labour Government, and we have also boosted the national living wage, universal credit and pensions. Let us look at the rank hypocrisy of it. As we saw last week, when it comes to the right hon. and learned Gentleman’s own special pension scheme—I said it last week, but I will say it again—it is literally one law for him and a tax rise for everybody else. Here is the difference: I would scrap the Prime Minister’s pension giveaway whether it affected me or not. He refuses to scrap the non-dom status that benefits him and his family. I can see why he is attracted to “this non-dom thing”. This Prime Minister is so removed from the country that he boasted that he did not know a single working-class person, so insulated from reality that he proudly told a Tory garden party how he had moved money from poorer areas and handed it to rich ones, and so out of touch that he looks at a petrol pump and a debit card like they have just arrived from Mars. Is it any wonder that he smiles his way through the cost of living crisis while putting other people’s taxes up? Is it any wonder that he doesn’t have a clue how food prices are hammering families across the country? And is it any wonder that under him people are paying more and more, and getting less and less? Let us look at what has happened just this week to see where Labour Members have put themselves. On Monday, in the other place, they decided to side with extremist protesters. Just yesterday, they sided with polluters—[Interruption.] And tonight, we will see them siding with the people smugglers. Meanwhile, we are in the business of sending back the 1,000 illegal migrants from Albania, we delivered cost of living payments to millions of households just yesterday, and today we have announced that we have put 20,000 more police officers on the street. We are siding with the British people, Mr Speaker. That is what a Conservative Government do. Sixty years ago, Golborne Urban District Council wrote to the Government about the urgent need for a bypass for my constituency of Leigh. Forty years ago, the central section of that bypass, the Atherleigh Way, was constructed, but to this day the bypass remains unfinished, leading to daily gridlock in some areas of the community. Will the Prime Minister support my proposals to complete the Atherleigh Way, and will he meet me to discuss them further so that we can get Leigh moving again? I commend my hon. Friend for his campaigning on this issue. I know that there have been a number of proposals for road improvements in his area. He will know that it is for the local highway authority to develop those plans, but I know that a meeting is planned in June to move proposals forward and that he will take his energy and enthusiasm for his campaign to that meeting. I wish him well. I call the SNP leader. As I outlined earlier, our priority in Sudan first and foremost was to evacuate our diplomats and their families, and I am pleased to say that we were one of the first countries to be able to do so. Since yesterday, we have been conducting a large-scale evacuation of British nationals. We have some of the largest numbers of British nationals on the ground and, rightly, as I am sure the whole House will agree, it is reasonable, legal and fair to prioritise the most vulnerable families, particularly those with elderly people, people with medical conditions and children. That is what we are in the process of doing, and I pay tribute to all those who are making it possible. To be clear, and I think everyone in the House is aware of this, children in Sudan are already dying. Whether it is a Tory slogan to stop the boats or a Labour slogan to stop small boats, we need more humanity in this debate, rather than the race to the bottom that we see here today. Now that the Prime Minister has confirmed that there is no safe and legal route, will he confirm that it would therefore be his Government’s intention to detain and deport a child refugee who flees Sudan and comes to the United Kingdom? In fact, because of the efforts of our aid teams, we have invested almost £250 million in humanitarian support in Sudan over the past five years. The hon. Gentleman always does this, but this country has a proud record of compassionately supporting those who need our assistance. Just over the past few years, we have welcomed almost half a million vulnerable people to our country, including many children. We want to make sure that we continue with that compassion, which is why it is precisely right that we make sure that our system is not exploited by those coming here illegally, and that is what our Bill will deliver. Liberal Democrat-run Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council does not have an up-to-date local plan, so every day that goes by, we have speculative housing applications that put pressure on the infrastructure, such as GP surgeries, schools and roads. Locally, the Lib Dems say that it is due to the Government’s 300,000 target, yet the Lib Dems have a target of 380,000. Will the Prime Minister change the law to ensure that communities such as Burbage, Barwell, Markfield and Market Bosworth get the infrastructure and protection they need for the houses that we need? My hon. Friend is right to point out the hypocrisy of the local Liberal Democrats on that and to highlight the issue locally. The new infrastructure levy gives local areas the power to deliver the local infrastructure that he supports and wants for his area. He is also absolutely right to point out the importance of a local plan. Having a local plan is precisely what gives communities the power to ensure that development in their area happens the way they want it to, and the council is failing in its duty to do that for its communities by not putting forward the local plan. Incredibly, any traveller wanting to go by train from north to south Wales has to go via England. Linking Wales north to south would cost £2 billion. The Prime Minister talks about running away with other people’s money, but his Government are depriving Wales to the tune of £6 billion by ruling that north-south England rail links such as HS2 somehow benefit Wales. Will he plead guilty to the great Welsh train robbery? The right hon. Lady knows how transport matters are handled in Wales. We always want to work co-operatively with the Welsh Government to see where we can deliver jointly for people in Wales. We are actually investing record sums in communities up and down Wales through the levelling-up fund and the community ownership fund. We are happy to continue those conversations and many of those are transport projects. Hopefully, she will join me in saying that what the people of Wales do not need is the Labour Welsh Government’s plan to ban all building of new roads. I thank my hon. Friend for raising this issue. I of course recognise the valuable work that all colleges do in meeting local skills needs, and very much welcome local community groups working together to address gaps, as her local area is doing. My understanding is that my right hon. Friend the Education Secretary is in discussions with the college, and I know that my hon. Friend will continue making representations to her. My constituent Ian Greenwood tragically lost his 12-year-old daughter in a road traffic collision that should never have happened. Ian is now campaigning for Leeds Vision Zero, which aims to end road deaths and serious injuries by 2040. We really have to make our roads much safer. Will the Prime Minister commit to giving local authorities sufficient funding to ensure that vehicle collisions can never take a young life again? I am incredibly sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Ian’s daughter. Of course we should do everything we can to improve road safety. I know that at the moment we are doing an enormous amount, and the statistics show that it is improving, but we are always happy to look at where we can do more, and I know that the Transport Secretary will look into the suggestions the hon. Gentleman raises. The village of Northop Hall in my constituency has about 1,000 residents. Last year, Northop Hall Hotel, on the edge of the village, was bought, and there are now proposals to house 400 single male migrants in the building and in shipping containers stacked around the grounds. The village has one small shop, no transport links and a health board in complete meltdown. Can the Prime Minister facilitate a meeting for me and some local residents with the Home Secretary to hear the concerns of the local residents, who are worried that the Government are just not listening to them? The hon. Gentleman raises exactly why we need to take action, because it is not right that our local hotels in all our communities are being used to such a degree to house illegal asylum seekers, not least because it is costing the British taxpayer something like £5.5 million or £6 million a day. We want to put an end to that, which is why we are bringing forward legislation that will enable us to swiftly detain and send back those who should not be here. But I will make sure that he gets a meeting with the Immigration Minister as he needs. Trussell Trust figures out today show that its food banks gave out a record number of meals over the past year: nearly 3 million meals, 1 million of which went to children. The Prime Minister is fortunate that he is a wealthy man, but all these families want is to be able to put food on the table and feed their own children without having to resort to food banks. Does he think that is too much to ask? As I have said previously, we absolutely do not want anyone to have to rely on a food bank but, while there are people who do use them, I am very grateful to all those who volunteer their time to make sure they are provided in their local communities. We have put substantial provision in place, not least the infant free school meals and broader free school meals, which are helping almost 2 million children, but also, last year, the investment in the holiday activity and food programme, which provides not just food but activities outside term time. We will continue to do everything we can to help those in low pay, which is why we are raising the national living wage to record levels, and I am pleased to say that the number of those living in poverty today is 2 million lower than when we first came into office. E-cigarettes were introduced as stop-smoking devices, but remarkably cheap, brightly coloured vapes, with flavours such as unicorn milkshake, bubble-gum and green gummy bear, have proven remarkably attractive to children, hooking them to a lifetime of potentially harmful nicotine addiction. Will my right hon. Friend meet me to talk about how work across Government Departments can help stop our children becoming hooked on vapes, and will he back my ten-minute rule Bill to ban disposable vapes? I commend my hon. Friend for her work in this area. I absolutely recognise the concern that she raises, both on the environmental impact of disposable vapes and on their appeal to children. The Department of Health and Social Care has announced a call for evidence to look at reducing youth vaping, including on vape appearance, flavours and marketing. We have also been clear that all electrical waste should be disposed of properly, and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is looking actively at what changes in legislation might be needed to ensure that the vaping sector foots the bill for the collection and treatment of its used products. As we celebrate the lives of Lily Savage and Dame Edna Everage, Turning Point UK is planning to protest at a drag story time event in my constituency on Saturday for the third time this year. Those events are friendly, inclusive opportunities for children to hear a story and learn about equality. By contrast, Turning Point UK members seek to intimidate our young people. They share misleading images on social media implying that the events are inappropriate. Will the Prime Minister condemn Turning Point UK’s attempts to spread hatred and division in my constituency and across the country? I am not aware of the specific allegations that the hon. Lady brings to light, but in general we should treat everybody with respect, understanding and compassion, and people should be allowed to gather and associate freely, within the bounds of the law. But, as we have said, it is important that the material that children are exposed to in classrooms is sensitive and age-appropriate, and that is why we are currently reviewing the relationships, sex and health education guidance. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s first folio. Not only are his plays a central part of our national culture, but many people around the world see them as a beacon of hope in darkest times. I recently met Professor Nataliya Torkut, the director of the Ukrainian Shakespeare Centre, who told stories of actors, directors and scholars putting on Shakespeare plays in air raid shelters in Ukraine as an act of defiance against Russian aggression and bombs. Does the Prime Minister agree that, notwithstanding the sound and fury of domestic politics, we have in Shakespeare’s works a force for freedom in a world often dominated by the brutality and tyranny of oppressive regimes? I join my hon. Friend in his comments. Coincidentally, one of the first gifts that I gave President Zelensky was an old copy of “Henry V”, so my hon. Friend’s comments are well made. We are training and arming the Ukrainian forces with the equipment that they need to push back Russian forces. I know that the whole House will join me in saying that the people of Ukraine’s incredible strength and inspiring bravery will ultimately defeat tyranny. This month marks 23 years since the passing of the late, great Bernie Grant, a former Member of this House and the founder of the reparations movement in the UK. In the last Prime Minister’s questions before his death, he asked for an apology to the people of African descent, living and dead, for our country’s role in slavery and colonialism, but since then Prime Ministers and Heads of State have only ever expressed sorrow or deep regret—not sentiments befitting one of the greatest atrocities in human history—and there has been no acknowledgment of the wealth amassed or of the fact that our country took out its largest ever loan to pay off the slave owners and not the enslaved. Will the Prime Minister do what Bernie Grant asked all those years ago, and what I and countless others have asked since, by offering a full and meaningful apology for our country’s role in slavery and colonialism, and committing to reparatory justice? No, what I think our focus should now be on doing, while of course understanding our history in all its parts and not running away from it, is making sure that we have a society that is inclusive and tolerant of people from all backgrounds. That is something that we on the Government Benches are committed to doing and will continue to deliver, but trying to unpick our history is not the right way forward and is not something we will focus our energies on. The Prime Minister will recall his visit to Rugby to see our great work in delivering new homes and the new community of Houlton, where 1,000 of 6,000 homes are now occupied. Regrettably, urgent care services at our local Hospital of St Cross are not keeping pace with growth and, as a consequence, 80,000 of my constituents now live more than 15 minutes’ drive from a major A&E unit. Will the Prime Minister return to Rugby to see for himself the need to upgrade our emergency care provision? It is vital that people can access the NHS services they need, and particularly emergency care, which is why we are investing an extra £1 billion of dedicated funding to support urgent and emergency care services. My hon. Friend will know that specific provision is a matter for local NHS commissioners and providers, because plans for those things need to be developed locally and take into account the expanding needs of local populations. I know that my hon. Friend will continue to engage with his local NHS trust to ensure that the views of his constituents and communities are well known and adequately provided for. Every day, I meet constituents who are struggling to make ends meet, food banks are barely managing to meet the demand, and households and businesses up and down the country are struggling to meet their energy bills, yet the Bank of England has announced that it is likely once again to increase interest rates, which will affect the poorest the most and hike up mortgage rates again. After 13 years of Conservative government, does the Prime Minister agree with the Bank of England’s chief economist that the poorest should just accept being poorer? We are doing an enormous amount to support those who most need our help with the cost of living and some of the pressures that they face on energy bills in particular. That is why we made the decision to tax the windfall profits of energy companies and use that money to help pay around half a typical family’s energy bills. That support is worth £1,500 and applies across the United Kingdom. On top of that, direct payments are going to the most vulnerable families in our society. Just yesterday the first of three payments went out, and that £300 went to one in three households, including many in Scotland. That is our Conservative Government delivering for the people of Scotland and making sure that they have the help they need to manage some of the pressures they are facing. I think our views on President Putin are well known. His illegal war in Ukraine has caused untold misery for many people. It has caused a humanitarian crisis and is still ongoing, in defiance of international condemnation and sanction. We will do everything we can to bring those responsible for war crimes to justice, continue to support Ukraine militarily, and make sure that we can support Ukrainians all the way to victory. I know the whole House is united in wanting that outcome. The Prime Minister will be aware that, given the chronic lack of capacity in the NHS, community pharmacies can help to deal with minor illnesses. But there is a problem: on average 10 pharmacies close every month in England. Will he take urgent action to prevent further closures and commission a properly funded “pharmacy first” service for minor illnesses? There is rare agreement between the right hon. Gentleman and myself: I am a wholehearted champion of and believer in the role that community pharmacies can play. We want to make sure that they can do everything they can to ease some of the pressures in primary care. We are actively talking to the sector about that and will always continue to do everything we can to support community pharmacies. I know at first hand how respected they are in their communities, and I think they can do more for us over time. After a 15-year break, Wrexham association football club is back in the English football league. Will the Prime Minister join me in congratulating everyone at the club, including the loyal supporters and the owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, and does he agree that Wrexham is no longer a neglected place but is quickly becoming a jewel in the crown of the United Kingdom? I join my hon. Friend in congratulating everyone at Wrexham, from the owners to the players, the supporters and everyone in the community. It has been an incredible ride; we have all enjoyed watching them, and we wish them every future success. I join her in saying that they are indeed a jewel in the crown, and she deserves enormous credit for championing them in this place. After an investigation ordered by the Prime Minister himself, a senior Conservative MP was found guilty of bullying—found guilty of behaviour that was “persistently aggressive” and “intimidating”. The MP in question then attempted to blame his victims, and a whole string of Conservative MPs queued up to defend him, suggesting that his conduct was not only acceptable but was actually good management practice. What does it say about the Prime Minister’s own values that he has done nothing to distance himself from those comments? When formal complaints were made, I rightly initiated an independent investigation, and as soon as it reported, action was taken. That is the right thing to do—to follow due process, and then let the process play out—but I do think it is somewhat odd to be getting lectures on values right now from the SNP.
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen caravanned from a government building to a business incubator in Dakar on Friday and was set to end her day at the president’s residence, spreading a message of mutually beneficial U.S.-Africa relations. She came to talk about making the multilateral banks — like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund — more fair to developing countries’ interests, constructing new projects such as the largest wind farm in West Africa and committing new funds to education and health care on the continent. Trying to set a tone of African self-determination after countless years of colonial brutalism, Yellen embarked Wednesday on a 10-day visit of three African nations, starting with Senegal, aimed at promoting all the economic possibilities that lie between the U.S. and the world’s second-largest continent. Yellen’s motorcade weaved through Dakar’s traffic on busy streets that lined the beach, passing crowds of people dressed in their Friday best, as the most important day of her visit came on the weekly holy day in the Muslim-majority country. Her biggest speech came Friday morning at a business incubator and co-working space in Dakar that provides credit and sector-specific technical assistance to young and female entrepreneurs. She shared a wide-ranging vision of Africa’s potential business ventures with the U.S. and how the U.S. has already invested in the continent. “Africa continues to lead as the youngest continent in the world. Here in Senegal, the median age is 19 years. 1.7 million Africans now enter the job market every month,” Yellen said. “And by 2035, the number of Sub-Saharan Africans reaching working age will exceed that of the rest of the world combined.” “A rising share of working age people,” she said, “presents an opportunity for the continent.” The young entrepreneurs she met with Friday owned businesses that spanned sectors, including food processing, baby food production, cosmetics, digital marketing and sanitation, among others. She talked about how the U.S. Development Finance Corp. has committed more than $11 billion across Africa and how the Millennium Challenge Corp., a U.S. foreign assistance agency, is working in 14 African countries with more than $3 billion in active programs, with more in the pipeline. “We intend to invest over $350 million to expand affordable internet access and boost digital skills and entrepreneurship,” she said. Yellen also warned about the risks of exploitation of this growth — pointing at China’s massive investments in African nations, which critics have said contain unfair terms and leave nations saddled with high amounts of debt. “Countries need to be wary of shiny deals that may be opaque and ultimately fail to benefit the people they were purportedly designed to help in the first place,” she said. Yellen will also make a stop in Zambia, which will serve to highlight its huge debt to China, its biggest creditor. Zambia is renegotiating the nearly $6 billion debt, and Yellen has been critical of China’s failure to make progress on negotiations. “The international community, including China, needs to provide meaningful debt relief to help countries regain their footing,” she said. “Timely debt relief is in the interests of both debtors and creditors.” The Treasury secretary also called for ending the Russian invasion of Ukraine, wading into politically murky territory in Africa, where some heads of state have not condemned the invasion due to relations they have with Russia. “Russia’s barbaric aggression against its neighbor is particularly being felt by Africa and its people.” Yellen said Friday. “Russia’s war and weaponization of food has exacerbated food insecurity and caused untold suffering. And the global economic headwinds caused by the actions of a single man — President (Vladimir) Putin — is creating an unnecessary drag on Africa’s economy.” Yellen’s meetings on Friday included a roundtable with Senegal’s Minister of Economy Oulimata Sarr and talks with young female business owners. She will end her day at a dinner at President Macky Sall’s residence.
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There is a lot of disinformation surrounding the 2020 presidential election. A few conspiracy theories in particular have gained traction. There are 7 results Host Ira Glass talks with Georgia Democrats who went out to “cure” ballots in a state with some of the closest results in the country. Host Ira Glass speaks to Kevin Sheekey, the man tasked with spending $100m of Mike Bloomberg’s billions on securing a Democrat win in the constant battleground state of Florida. He also speaks to producer Lina Misitzis about what’s going on down on the ground with Democrats in the state. Host Ira Glass follows presidential hopeful Julián Castro as he prepares for the first debate of the Democratic primary. His goal is just to let people know he’s in the race! By, possibly, interrupting somebody onstage. Ira talks to a Muslim woman who tweeted on election night that she was worried she would no longer feel safe wearing a hijab. There’s a political parable about Hillary Clinton that’s made the rounds this year. Host Ira Glass interviews contributor Jack Hitt, who says that in this parable you can see almost every version of Hillary that exists in the popular imagination: the A student, the opportunist, the mastermind, the rat fink, the pragmatist, the truth-twister. There’s a seismic, historic change going on in the Republican party this year. Producer Zoe Chace tells Ira about a place you can eavesdrop on a group of Republican friends as they fret and argue about that change week after week: a podcast called Ricochet.
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North Texas storm damage often results in insurance claims Anyone living in North Texas for any significant period of time knows that thunderstorms are not to be taken lightly if they are accompanied by high winds and hail. Indeed, the North Texas area is subject to numerous and sometimes severe storms each year. The Texas Department of Insurance observes that the spring and summer months bring especially favorable weather conditions for the development of these strong and severe storms. Although thunderstorms are common and often brief, they are also unpredictable and dangerous to both lives and property. The University of Texas at Dallas advises that straight-line winds over 100 mph are sufficient to cause substantial damage to homes and other buildings and uproot trees. According to the University, a “severe thunderstorm” is defined as a storm of winds in excess of 58 mph, hail three-quarters of an inch in diameter or a tornado. Hail falling from the sky often causes significant damage to roofs. Nationally, hail storms alone cause over $1 billion in property related damage annually. Interestingly, the HelpInsure.com website ranks Texas as being near the top in the nation in weather-related property damage each year. For those who own a home, having good homeowners insurance in force is imperative. Ameriprise Financial offers some valuable tips on how to prepare your home in advance for storms that could pose a risk of significant damage. It is suggested that you should make sure that your roof covering is properly reinforced. Housing contractors agree that second-rate roofing can lead to more extensive losses due to a storm. It is advised that you think about investing in top-quality roofing-and a stronger grade of shingles-in order to fortify your home’s roof. In addition, it is prudent to strengthen windows and doors since these are your home’s weak links when a storm strikes. Using double-pane glass for windows is also a good home improvement investment against storm damage. Following the storm The consumer protection group Texas Watch offers some tips on how to deal with an insurance company in the aftermath of a natural disaster which damages your home. First, take notes and pictures immediately after a storm and document everything that you can. Second, obtain a repair estimate from a local contractor that you can use as a guide when you talk to the insurance company’s adjuster. Third, if you and your family had to seek shelter elsewhere-such as a hotel-make sure that you keep the receipts since you could be entitled to reimbursement pursuant to the “loss of use” portion of your homeowners’ insurance policy. Keep a journal of all of your contacts with the insurance company as well as unsuccessful attempts to reach the company or your agent. Documenting conversations with the insurance company’s agents could be important if you subsequently need to consult with an attorney. Do not sign any documents nor cash any checks from the insurance company without understanding what it means for your claim. If an insurance company tells you that certain damage is not covered, demand proof in the form of insisting that the insurer point out the relevant section of the policy justifying its position. Seek legal help Unfortunately, insurance companies can often prove to be difficult to deal with in the aftermath of storm damage. If you find yourself embroiled in a dispute with your insurance company following storm damage to your home, you should contact a Texas attorney experienced in handling insurance cases. The attorney can assist you in resolving your insurance claim.
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Merriweather Post Pavilion Tickets Information Merriweather Post Pavilion is an outdoor concert venue which is located in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, USA. The Merriwether Post Pavillion is located within driving distance of Washington DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis. This gives the venue a great radius of potential event seekers to enjoy its mostly summer concerts. The amphitheater has a seating capacity of 19,319. It is under the ownership of the Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission while operated by I.M.P. LLC. It is an amphitheater type that was opened to the general public in the year 1967. The pavilion underwent renovation in the years 2015, 2016, and 2018. Gehry, Walsh, & O'Malley designed the architecture of the venue. The Merriweather Post Pavilion has been stated as the second-best amphitheater in the USA by Billboard magazine in the year 2010. It is also honored by the title of the fourth-best amphitheater in the United States by Rolling Stone in 2013. Again in 2016, it was ranked 29th (out of 100) by Consequence of Sound among all the music venues in the USA. The amphitheater is named after the American Post Foods heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post. The great opening ceremony of the venue was attended by Vice President Hubert Humphrey on July 14, 1967. George Wallace also held a rally in 1968. The amphitheater also hosted popular music concerts, including the performances by The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead, and The Who. Jimmy Buffett performed at Merriweather for the first time in 1977. From 2009 to 2013 Virgin Mobile's FreeFest was hosted at Merriweather Post Pavilion for five years. Some popular culture events include recording 3 tracks of Jackson Browne's Running on Empty, 2 tracks from a remastered edition of Men at Work's Cargo, and it is expected on September 7, 2019, that O.A.R. will record its seventh live album at the pavilion. To get your hands on the tickets for the upcoming events at the Merriweather Post Pavilion, visit their box office or purchase tickets online at inexpensive prices, visit TicketsOnSale.com. How to Buy Merriweather Post Pavilion Tickets Our goal is to help you quickly and easily choose the Merriweather Post Pavilion event that you desire. We have designed our site with many features to allow a seamless and secure process. This page has all the event listings for Merriweather Post Pavilion. We have separated the nearest event at the top of the screen for ease if you are interested in a location that is not local to your search we have conveniently cataloged those below by date. We have some fantastic filters set up at the top of the page, allowing you to curate the perfect search. If you would like to see only weekend listings, a specific date, venue, or time of day, we have you covered. There are links on the right side of this page with fantastic customer testimonials and for other popular events similar to your search. After selecting your perfect Merriweather Post Pavilion event, you will go to our ticket listings page. Here you will have access to our vast seller network with up to date pricing and filters to make your search a breeze. Interactive maps with smooth scrolling and section dividers for any device will allow a seamless experience. Delivery notes and any special instructions will be noted directly beneath the desired listing. Simply click on the quantity selector and then the tickets you would like to purchase in the checkout. In the checkout, you will be given ample time to review your Merriweather Post Pavilion tickets and select from the available delivery options. We have many different payment options, including all major credit cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay. After reviewing your order details, click on the purchase button to secure your order.
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TIVOL opens inside the Altman Building in downtown Kansas City. Harold Tivol working alongside his father after returning from the war. TIVOL commemorates its relationship with President Truman. TIVOL's shining legacy began with humble roots when European immigrant Charles Tivol opened a jewelry store bearing his family name in downtown Kansas City. What began as a small storefront inside the Altman Building off Petticoat Lane, would soon take off and become one of the leading and most trusted jewelry stores in the region. Sourcing, producing, and selling beautiful stones and precious metals was a lifelong dream of Charles Tivol, who was born in 1923 and would later become TIVOL's second generation leadership. Harold grew up in the store, surrounded by intriactely crafted pieces and an unwavering commitment to service exemplified by his father. Harold took a reprieve from the family business in 1943 to serve the United States Military during World War II, returning three years later to officially join the family business. By the turn of the century, TIVOL had cemented its legacy in Kansas City serving top names such as President Harry S. Truman and his wife, Bess who had entrusted TIVOL with jewelry and timepiece needs. Harold Tivol takes on the project of opening a second location and growing the company. TIVOL's flagship location opens on the Country Club Plaza. TIVOL comes together in the aftermath of the devastating flood of 1977. Working alongside his father, Harold led the charge to open a second TIVOL location on Kansas City's Country Club Plaza. The multi-year project wrapped up in 1951 at 220 Nichols Road, eventually outperforming the Petticoat Lane store and becoming TIVOL's flagship location that remains to this day. The two stores would eventually merge together on the Plaza. By the 1970's, TIVOL was cemented as a Kansas City staple with worldwide recognition in the jewelry and diamond business. The Country Club Plaza was thriving until the flood of 1977 devastated the community, taking with it 25 lives and nearly $100 million in damage to Plaza-area properties. evitalization efforts meant that TIVOL's flagship store would undergo a transformation to the space the aftermath of the flood, ushering in a new era from the brand and its people. Cathy Tivol joins the ranks as TIVOL's third generation leadership. Tivol opens the Mollie Tivol Alzheimer's Family Resource Center. TIVOL's Overland Park location opens at Hawthorne Plaza. TIVOL welcomed its third generation of leadership in 1978 when Cathy Tivol joined her father, Harold, as part of the store's management team. Together, Cathy and Harold closed out TIVOL's first 100 years of service receiving recognition for exemplary service, innovative marketing strategies, and leadership in the industry. Harold Tivol was recongnized with a lifetime achievement award from Modern Jeweler magazine in 1988 after his infamous "wig" ad campaign that was a Kansas City insitution for more than 20 years. TIVOL was not only known for creative advertising and exceptional service, the company had also made a name for itself in the city for its quiet philanthropy, giving back in meaningful ways each year. In 1990, TIVOL established the Mollie Tivol Alzheimer's Family Resource Center, to honor the life and legacy of the TIVOL family matriarch. Ten years later, in 2000, the comany hosted a gala in celebration of 90 years in business that raised over $200,000 towards the organization. The company continued to experience exeptional growth heading towards their 100 year milestone, opening up another retail location in Hawthorne Plaza in Overland Park, Kansas. The store opened in 1994 and remains a staple of the shopping center to this day. Hunter Tivol McGrath joins as TIVOL's fourth generation leadership Just one year after celebrating its 100th anniversary in business, TIVOL welcomed its fourth generation into the fold when Cathy’s son, Hunter Tivol McGrath, joined the Hawthorne sales team in 2011. Hunter served as the company’s Vice President and led TIVOL alongside his mother, TIVOL’s CEO until May of 2023 when he was named CEO. To date, TIVOL maintains its long-standing history in offering world class service and exceptional jewelry and timepieces to customers worldwide, maintaining the core values of integrity and kindness in everything they do. May the memory of those we’ve lost live on in the hearts and minds of those who loved them. In memoriam... We value your privacy By authorizing third-party services, you allow the placement and the reading of cookies and the use of tracking technologies required to keep our website reliable and secure. Review and set your consent preferences for each partner below. Some personal data is processed without your consent, but you have the right to object. Rolex (Adobe Analytics and Content Square) Legitimate interest Purpose(S)
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An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors. Have A Question About This Topic? This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage. There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them. The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
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Results for: June 22, 2023Previous Day | Next Day June 22, 2023 Jun 22 On Campus: Washoe County School District Secretaries Meeting 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Student Center, Dandini Campus Washoe County School District will be hosting their annual Secretaries Meeting. Jun 22 Lizards Youth Soccer Camp: Session 1 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Soccer Field, Dandini Campus The TMCC soccer staff is hosting a five-day camp for boys and girls of all skill levels to learn and improve soccer skills in a fun, self-paced environment. Jun 22 New Student Registration Day 9 - 11 a.m. SIER 109, Dandini Campus Welcome, New Students! Are you ready to register for your Fall classes? The Recruitment and Access Center can help.
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For many scarred by seeing the carnage inflicted in the Las Vegas mass shooting, a little comfort came courtesy of man's best friend. Nineteen trained golden retrievers from across the country padded their way to Las Vegas this week courtesy of Lutheran Church Charities to provide comfort for those affected by the attack, which left 59 dead, more than 500 wounded, and thousands of families and friends emotionally devastated. But even those who survived the carnage at the Route 91 Harvest festival without physical wounds desperately needed that nuzzle — like Sunrise Hospital director of guest services Tracy Szymanski, who is still persevering through her job despite having been in the crowd Sunday night. "I came straight to the hospital from the venue at 10:30 at night, still wearing my concert clothes, because I knew there were things I could do to help the families," Szymanski told TODAY. "It was a sigh of relief when the first dogs arrived Monday morning, because I knew the cavalry had arrived. "I felt I had help at a time when I felt helpless." The comfort dogs, along with their 30 human handlers, are part of the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs unit — veterans used to having their "paws on the ground" after disasters, natural or otherwise. The unit's canine caregivers brought survivors some solace after the Sandy Hook shootings, and more recently, provided comfort to parts of Texas and Florida hit hardest by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. And even amidst all the horror of the Las Vegas shooting, it's amazing to see how quickly these four-legged pros can spread smiles, LCC president Tim Hetzner told TODAY. "Dogs are non-judgmental, they don't take notes and are comfortable to talk to," Hetzner, who oversaw the Las Vegas mission, said. "A key part of healing in any crisis or disaster is to be able to talk about (the trauma), and people find it easier to do that with dogs." Those dogs — including one, Lois, who is based in Las Vegas and a regular visitor at the Sunrise Hospital — have been busy. "Because of the magnitude of this event, just about everybody who lives in Las Vegas has been affected," said Hetzner. Besides working with survivors and grieving families, the comfort dogs visited a high school where several students were injured in the shooting, hotel workers helping victims' families, and traumatized first responders. They have also visited the coroner's office, both to support victims' loved ones and staffers wading in such overwhelming grief. It's extremely emotional work for the dogs. "The dogs have an ability to tell when someone is suffering, so after working with them for a few hours, we take their service vest off, pull a ball out let them run around and be dogs for an hour," said Hetzner. "These are golden retrievers, they like to retrieve. That’s how they work off their stress." The current team is being flown out Friday to be replaced by a new, rested crop that will stay through the beginning of next week. "They come up to you and get dog hair all over you, and then just nuzzle up to you and put a smile on your face," said Szymanski. "Every morning, as the person who supervises their visits at the hospital, I get to get my first dose." "It helps me process everything."
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Venus Butterfly Hands-Free G Vibrator If you want incredible orgasms, you have to try the Venus Butterfly strap-on vibrator. This cute little butterfly does the work for you, leaving your hands free to caress your erogenous zones or pleasure a lover. The Venus Butterfly vibrator is so discreet that you can carry it with you while you’re out and about. Let this body-safe silicone butterfly buzz against your G-spot & clit for intense orgasms!
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The success of your email marketing campaign depends entirely on the quality of your email lists. If you have a niche target audience of healthcare professionals like orthodontists, it can be challenging to curate accurate and thorough email lists on your own. So, better save your valuable time and resources and get Top Healthcare Leads’ ready-to-use orthodontist email list. The accuracy of the database decides if you will reach your target audience with your emails. We compile our orthodontist mailing lists from the most reliable sources providing up-to-date details. Whether you market equipment, medicines, or any service to orthodontists, with our orthodontist database, you can get your message in front of top orthodontists across the globe. The exhaustive Orthodontists Email Lists facilitate successful business communication with key decision makers across the health care industry. In addition to being a boon to healthcare marketers, the contacts lists provide useful mailing data on key decision makers from the dental healthcare industry. The Database of Orthodontists are ideal to send emailers, promotional offers and healthcare publications. The key highlight of the Orthodontist Mailing List is that they provide data with name, title, mailing address, phone numbers and email addresses. The authentic Orthodontists Email and Mailing List will help marketers to send business communication to the targeted audience successfully. Identifying the target audience is crucial for business success. At Top Healthcare Leads we move beyond offering a custom-built orthodontists database and extend our services to email appending. Even if you have an existing list that is non-responsive, at Top Health Care leads we append it and make it B2B campaign ready. Besides, we offer custom-made services for Data Append, Email Append, Telephone Append and more to ensure that you build new customers and don't lose the old clients. Healthcare marketing has significantly evolved over the years. Today, healthcare marketers cannot solely rely on email lists to reach their audience. To increase the effectiveness of your targeting and increase the chances of recipients opening your emails, you must segment your list based on demographic data. And our orthodontist database allows you to do precisely that. Our email list of orthodontists provides you with detailed information about healthcare professionals. So, you can segment your audience based on their location, level of experience, speciality, type of hospital, ZIP codes and more. Our Email Marketing for Orthodontists offer data on key decision makers in the health care sector. It covers designations like Orthodontist Assistant, Endodontic Assistant, Treatment Coordinator, Dental Assistants, Periodontist, Dental Hygienists & Therapists The popular formats of our Orthodontist Mailing Database include - .csv (MS Excel), .xls (MS Excel), and .db (MS Access), CD etc. for marketers to use depending on the specific business needs. So don't let this opportunity pass! CONTACT US now with your specifications for List Sample and Pricing on the Orthodontists Contact List. Please fill up this simple form to order targeted email database It is always worth investing in an orthodontist email list because it is faster and more convenient for getting up-to-date contacts. Data experts at Top Healthcare Leads clean the database and complete it with the accurate and latest information. So, when you get the list, all you have to do is segment it as per your targeting strategy, and your email marketing campaign can begin. We collect data from trusted sources like surveys, seminars, trade magazines, and healthcare and business directories. Yes, our email lists are available in .csv and .xls format, so you can easily work with spreadsheet software like MS Excel. Besides, we also provide lists in .db file format for those who work with MS Access. A verified database from a reputed provider allows you to connect with potential customers conveniently, saving a lot of time, money, and resources. A professional mailing list helps you grow your business and boost ROI. Due to the accurate email addresses and other details, our lists have a deliverability rate of more than 70%. So, you can easily get your messages in your target audience’s inbox and generate more leads from your campaigns.
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Black Cat Cottage and Truffles Black Cat Cottage is a beautiful property on 20 peaceful acres. Come, stay and relax in a self-contained farm stay accommodation and share in the picturesque views of Creswick State Forest and a 1,000 tree truffiere. From the moment you breathe the fresh country air you will begin to relax and unwind. Stroll around the gardens, nibble on fruit and vegetables in the French style vegetable garden or visit the chooks. Ella and Harry are Black Cat Cottage's two truffle dogs who would love to walk with you. In summer there is a ten metre heated salt water pool for you to relax by, or enjoy a game of petanque with a glass of wine under the 100 year old Cypress trees. In winter curl up by the wood fire with a good book or enjoy a range of DVD's. Black Cat Cottage is located five minutes from Creswick, 15 minutes from Ballarat and 20 minutes from Daylesford.
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Rev. Junia Joplin was fired from her position as head pastor at Lorne Park Baptist Church in Mississauga, Ontario, a suburb of Toronto, roughly one month after coming out as transgender while conducting a virtual sermon during Pride month 2020. She had served in her role at the church since 2014, years before she began socially transitioning. Though she didn't come out until 2020, Joplin approached ministry at the church from an LGBTQ-inclusive perspective from day one. According to the filing, the church suspended her indefinitely from her job despite multiple members of the congregation and other Baptist organizations offering her support. The following month saw Joplin be subjected to multiple virtual town halls with members of Lorne Park Baptist Church in what she deemed an “unfair process” of asking prying personal questions and determining her future at the church. Joplin was subject to questions on topics ranging from her transition to how it might impact the church and its members. “Those were very much my first steps into social transition. That's a hard place to be. I think just about any trans person will tell you that can feel frightening, feel vulnerable,” Joplin said in an interview with the CBC. “It's a time when support is so essential and, unfortunately, for a lot of us we don't get it in places like our workplace.” Those meetings ultimately resulting in the congregation voting to fire her in July 2020. The majority of those who voted in favor of ousting Joplin said they did so “fully or in part” out of adherence to a religious belief. The decision left Joplin feeling “isolated” from her own faith. “For that to happen within that context of a caring community – I think one of the toughest things for me was knowing that I'm going through one of the most consequential and difficult seasons that I'll ever go through in my life and I'm pretty much isolated from my faith community, from the place that I would most naturally go to for support,” she said. Joplin's lawsuit claims that her termination was a violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code, which prohibits employment discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression. Members of Joplin's former church argue that an exemption in the law that allows religious organizations to show preference in employment if candidates are of a “similar creed,” defined as one's religious beliefs, negates Joplin's claim. The pastor's filing argues that such an exemption only applies when creed is an “occupational qualification.” “LPBC did not perform a close and careful examination of the nature and essential duties of lead pastor or demonstrate an honest, good faith, and sincere belief that Rev. Joplin lacked a qualification that was reasonably necessary in relation to those duties,” reads Joplin's filing. The claim further argues that if the court does find that the exemption applies to Joplin's case, then it should be deemed unconstitutional as it violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The charter prevents the unreasonable and unjustifiable limiting of “the right of equality.” According to the CBC, Joplin is seeking $200,000 Canadian in damages, but this fight is about much more than financial compensation. “I don't want other people to go through that, I don't want other queer people to connect to faith communities that don't really welcome them unequivocally, without caveat or qualification,” Joplin said. Canada Trans: Previously on Towleroad Screenshot via YouTube
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7:00 pm Fairfax Women’s Club Fairfax Women's Club - 46 Park Road, Fairfax 94930 CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS There are no items scheduled for the consent calendar. Dark Sky Presentation – the causes of light pollution, its effects and some ways to minimize its impacts. Joyce Gardella presenter PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - 12 Acacia Road; Application #18-03 Request for a compact parking space variance and an after-the-fact Conditional Use Permit for the following: (1) within an existing residence expand a 73-square-foot second bedroom by 29.5 square feet; and (2) convert a 411-square-foot workshop located above the garage to a third bedroom resulting in a two-story, 1,653-square-foot single-family residence that would provide on-site parking for three vehicles. Residential Single-family RS-6 Zone District; Glen Janssens and Michelle Roney-Janssens, applicants/owners; CEQA categorically exempt, § 15301(e). (Assistant Planner-Levenson) - 20 Park Lane; Application #18-04 Request for a Hillside Area Residential Development (HRD) Permit (fifty-percent remodel) and parking variance for the expansion and remodeling of a 1,854-square-foot, two-story, single family residence into a 2,353-square-foot, two-story single-family residence. Assessor’s Parcel No. 001-032-13; Residential Single-family RS-6 Zone District; Ray and Anna Arata, applicants/owners; CEQA categorically exempt 15301(e). (Assistant Planner-Levenson) - 10 Court Lane; Application # 18-02 Request for a Conditional Use Permit and a Creek Setback Variance to construct a foundation system beneath a storage “barn” structure; Assessor’s Parcel No. 002-105-01; Residential RD 5.5-7 Zone District; Gary Roth, Landscape Architect; Alex Shuldiner and Talia Friedman, owners; CEQA categorically exempt, §§ 15301(a) and 15305(a). (Principal Planner Neal) - 26 Claus Circle; Application # 18-05 Request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 280 square-foot bedroom and bathroom expansion/remodel onto an existing 990 square-foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom residence, increasing it to a 1,270 square-foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence; Assessor’s Parcel No. 001-223-02; Residential Single-family RS-Zone District; Peter Brockman, Architect; Lisa and John Hunt, owners; CEQA categorically exempt, § 15301(e)(1). (Principal Planner Neal) GENERAL PLAN WORK PROGRAM - Final review for recommendation to the Town Council on the 2018-2019 General Plan work program including recommendations for possible future Zoning Code amendments. PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT - Report from Ben Berto, Director of Planning and Building Services. - Minutes from the March 15, 2018 Planning Commission meeting. 8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
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The Puitenkop is an ale of 5.6%. It is amber and an IPA of over 50 EBU, which makes it therefore more bitter. The dryhopping adds an extra flavor to it. The name refers to our dialect word for frog and also symbolizes the hoppiness of the beer. Bottles of 33 cl 5,6 % alc./vol. Serve between : 4 and 10°C (bottle)
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the 3rd Annual PLUMAS COUNTY Veterans Date of event: November 20 – 21, 2020. (2-day event) Location: Springs of Hope Christian Fellowship Address: 59 Bell Lane Quincy, CA 95971 Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm The TPCVC is proud to inform our Veterans there will be on-site dental and eye exams. Veterans who need glasses will receive a free pair of glass at the Stand Down. To qualify for these services, you must meet the following: ~ Proof of being a Veteran prior of event ~ Plumas County Veterans will have priority. If you need a DD214, or have moved to Plumas County, California, but have not updated your address, please contact the Plumas County Veteran Service Office, no later than October 15, 2020.
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Logo Design for The Triple Star - Durum: Closed - Ödül: $290 - Alınan Girdiler: 2 - Kazanan: dyv The Triple Star is a house music artist, comprised of three friends, we are looking for a modern logo and or logo(font), for use on our site, album covers and promo gear. We are looking for something sleek contemporary and really cool, but simple enough t “Great Job.. Already working on our next project together. ” forbeats, United States.
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by Shelley Charlesworth Visit Kooth’s website and you’ll read that they are the market leader in online mental health support and advice and the largest mental health platform for 10-25-year-olds in the UK. But what they don’t say is that this also makes them one of the largest sites teaching gender identity theory to children and young people, whose counsellors direct children to other harmful sites such as those promoting breast binding. Initially, there are no signs of affiliation with the gender cause on the website; no pink and blue flags or allyship statements. But when signing up to use Kooth there’s a compulsory tick box choice of four ‘genders’: male, female, agender, and genderfluid. Whatever reason a child has for joining the platform, from the outset they are being schooled in the neo language of gender. A major driver of Kooth’s approach to gender identity is their association with the BACP: “We continue to be a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) accredited service and indeed are the only nationwide digital mental health service to hold this accolade”. Some might question whether BACP endorsement is any sort of accolade. BACP’s position of gender identity hardly differs from LGBT activist groups such as Stonewall or Mermaids. BACP was a key player in the contentious addition of gender identity to the Memorandum of Understanding on Conversion Therapy in 2017. This development of the MOU, based on no evidence whatsoever of a problem with ‘anti-trans’ therapy in the UK, has had a chilling effect on therapists wanting to work with gender distressed children. BACP’s evidence to the government’s conversion therapy consultation is written from an ideological, political approach to gender, particularly in relation to children. Writing for the BACP’s website in 2019 Kooth staff member Charlotte Mindel revealed that: “In the period 2014–2018, we have seen a 552 per cent increase in the recorded presenting issue of gender identity, accounting proportionately for the increase of users over that time. What this means is that across the population of young people we work with, six times as many are exploring their gender identity in some form”. Despite the sudden increase, the Kooth platform does not reflect current significant developments in treating gender-related distress, or take into account the closure of GIDS or the finding of the Cass Interim Report. Following the BACP they affirm their users’ identities, in many cases not knowing if they are treating a boy or a girl. According to Kooth the most used form of therapy on the site is peer to peer-to-peer or self-help. We know social contagion is a major driver spreading gender ideology. What appears to be happening here is that an online platform, which is supposed to offer qualified, evidenced mental health support, has handed over the job to the teenagers. What is Kooth? The business started in Stockport in 2004, offering online mental health services to children and young people in conjunction with the Local Authority and Stockport NHS Primary Care Trust. The service spread across the north west and by 2011 their turnover was £1m from contracts with 16 other local authorities and NHS trusts. In 2020 Kooth was floated on the London Stock Exchange and has now expanded into the US. They also offer services for adults and businesses which fall outside the scope of this article. In their sales pitch to investors they claim the cost of poor mental health in the UK is £118bn. Their biggest UK client is the NHS, which also funds Kooth through another route, SBRI Healthcare, the NHS’s improvement initiative. However, it’s of note that Kooth is not on the list of just four named providers of digital mental health care for children recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, NICE. Data is their thing, despite their first category error in gathering it. Kooth boasts “one of the world’s largest mental health anonymised data sets which we use to help improve product and outcomes for people who utilise our service.” Today they say: “In the UK, over 60% of all 10-25 year olds have free access to Kooth, funded by the NHS or their local authority. According to NHS England data for 2021/22, Kooth has now become the largest single access provider for mental health support for under 18s, a testament to the trust and reach that we have achieved in our partnership with the NHS.” It’s no secret that they’d like their service to reach 100% of this age group. How does Kooth work? Kooth works on a Business-to-Business-to-Consumer, B2B2C, model. This allows it to advertise its services as free. If your local authority or Integrated Care System (the replacement for Clinical Commissioning Groups) has signed up to Kooth, you’ll be able to sign up easily and for free. The cost to the LA or ICS will vary but a FOI request revealed that Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG paid £32,358 for the service for the year 2021 -2022. During the year 939 children and young people accessed the service which the CCG considered value for money. A Kooth commissioned study suggests the annual fee is around £140,000 in an area with a population of 2,160 children and young people. The service is promoted to the target community by public bodies, GP surgeries, hospitals and many other health agencies. The Tavistock recommends Kooth claiming it “helps to reduce wait times for young people seeking help while removing the stigma associated with accessing help.” Kooth staff visit schools and youth groups in person to promote the service. It also partners with other online educational resource providers. In this way, online mental health support becomes part of the online curriculum. The offer of free counselling must appeal to cash strapped schools and CAMHS. The service is anonymised; signing up requires making up a non-identifiable name and putting in your postcode. Once online children can choose from three types of help: website content in the form of articles mainly written by Kooth staff, peer support in chat and forums, and counselling. However, these three services are not equal, but form a pyramid with the bottom 60% accessing what Kooth calls ‘self-directed therapy,’ which is their own content in the form of articles and community forums. Another 35% may use asynchronous messaging and chat sessions on pre-planned topics. Only the 5% at the top of the pyramid will get structured counselling. Kooth describes it as a “scalable delivery model: 95% get the support they want without the need for 1:1 structured counselling.” The pyramid diagram features prominently on Kooth’s annual reports and promotional videos. The limited availability of free counselling appears to be built into the system. The success of the counselling for the 5% who get it, typically 6 to 12 sessions, will depend on a child’s ability to write down their problems because it’s “a text-based chat, similar to WhatsApp, but within Kooth’s own platform.” The forums and chats are pre-moderated by Kooth prior to publication. They say they are alert to serious mental health presentations and will refer on to other agencies if necessary. Claims by Kooth about the number of counsellors they employ vary between 225 and 250. But not all of these will have counselling qualifications. At least half are ‘emotional wellness practitioners’ or EWPs in Kooth jargon who can come from non-therapy backgrounds such as teaching or social work. Job requirements and pay for counselling roles mean these jobs are likely to appeal to newly qualified therapists who are not necessarily accredited yet. The shift patterns all require evening and weekend work, unlikely to attract more experienced candidates. Does Kooth deliver value for money? Kooth produces a lot of data claiming their model of mental health support works and in doing so saves the NHS money. “Kooth has a quantifiably positive impact on society whilst also saving healthcare systems money. In 2022, the York Health Economics Consortium published an independent health economics study showing that Kooth delivers £3.14 in cost savings for every £1 spent.” Three of the six authors were Kooth employees, Kooth funded the report and it’s telling that the report’s conclusions were more tentative than Kooth’s enthusiastic write-up in their annual report. The York study was only looking at costs; it took it as read that children and young people using the Kooth platform showed measurable improvements in their mental health. This assumption was based on another Kooth funded project undertaken by the London School of Economics’ Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, one of whose five authors is from Kooth’s own research team. Funding by Kooth and use of their own researchers seems to be a pattern. The LSE study began with 630 CYP Kooth users whose mental health issues were measured by self-reporting. They were re-assessed after just a month, again using self-reporting. However, a majority had dropped out and only 48%, 302, completed the final assessment. The average age of the respondents was 16.7 years. Some improvements were found across a range of mental health measures. What is interesting and not explored in the research is preponderance of girls taking part, 79% who chose ‘female’ as their gender, compared with 75% over the Kooth platform as a whole. The sex ratio is possibly higher given there was: “a higher proportion identifying their gender in a different way (9.9% in our sample selected ‘non-binary’ or ‘other’ options while 6.2% selected ‘gender fluid’, ‘agender’ or ‘non-binary’ in Kooth).” If a further 9.9% taking part were girls, then this is a study of mainly teenage girls (88.9%). However due to the way Kooth gathers data, there’s no way of knowing the exact numbers. The LSE/Kooth researchers seem uncurious about why this might be, what factors might drive mental health conditions among girls, such as body image, pubertal worries, the ubiquity of porn and sexual harassment. The word ‘girl’ doesn’t appear in the paper, the word ‘female’ just twice. Who is using Kooth? Kooth’s own data establishes that this is a platform catering mainly for teenage girls, an inconvenient fact when Kooth markets itself as a universal service. One of the reported benefits of the platform according the LSE study was the sense of purpose the users got from helping others with advice and support, an understandably gendered reason for teenage girls. In 2020 Kooth reported: “Amongst young people (11-25 years) who access online mental health support from Kooth in the UK, many have reported issues with their gender identity under lockdown. Gender identity struggles reported in the online support platform have gone up by 74% in March – May of this year compared to the same time in last year. Issues around sexuality are the most prevalent identity based presenting issues, but these young people appear to be increasingly looking for support around gender identity.” Apart from the above reference we have not been able to find open access research from Kooth on gender identity. So it’s hard to judge what percentage of children are using Kooth to discuss their gender-related distress or gender dysphoria. Nor is it possible to know how many of them are girls. Given that there is an historically unprecedented number of teenage girls identifying as trans, and of these a majority are same sex attracted, are mildly to severely autistic or have other mental health problems, this is a revealing gap on Kooth’s data and research. Kooth is an unsafe platform Kooth counsellors direct young girls to sites which promote breast binding. The women’s rights campaigner Kellie-Jay Keen described what happened in a single online chat when she signed up as a teenage girl: “so I joined. I’m 13, I’m a girl, I think I’m non-binary and I want to bind my breasts and I don’t want my parents to know. So I went into the adult help me chat thing, so some of the people who are paid counsellors, or volunteers, I’m not really sure, but they are the adults looking after. So there was a long sort of ‘Oh I’m sorry to hear you are sad,’ straight away introduced me to a website about binding. Not one fricking word on that website said ‘Don’t,’ not one.” Many of the peer-to-peer conversations concern binders. This is proof that once they are able to talk to a counsellor, they will not get any form of therapy, but will be directed to harmful sites which will exacerbate their gender issues, not resolve them. Kooth promotes a political approach to gender-related distress The most used part of Kooth’s service (60%) is the “self-directed therapy” which refers to the articles written mainly by Kooth employees and the chat forums where young people post their problems and worries. It’s in the Kooth generated content that the influence of the BACP is most apparent. In April 2022 the BACP reaffirmed their political rather than therapeutic stance on gender identity in a clinical setting: “We’re fundamentally opposed to any misuse of therapy to try to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, and believe conversion therapy is unethical and potentially harmful. Sexual orientations and gender identities are not mental health disorders. Anyone accessing therapy should be able to do so without fear of judgement or the threat of being pressured to change a fundamental aspect of who they are.” This approach is echoed in a Kooth article in May 2023 titled supporting words for trans youth: “Remember, trans youth, you are valid, loved, and supported. Your journey is unique and beautiful, and you have the power to shape a future where all individuals are respected, celebrated, and free to be their authentic selves.” Another article, Let’s Talk About: Misgendering tells young people that being misgendered can be harassment. “Sometimes it’s a genuine mistake, but there are also people who do it deliberately because of their incorrect discriminatory beliefs and ideas about the trans community, using misgendering as a tactic for harassment and bullying.” Teens are led to believe that misgendering may cause them psychic harm. “Misgendering can have negative consequences for someone’s self-confidence and mental health.” An article about trans representation in the media goes further: “Recent research published in the academic journal LGBT Health shows that negative and damaging media coverage of trans and gender nonconforming people was strongly linked to poor mental health in trans people. This included increases in anxiety, depression, psychological distress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).” In Periods and Gender Non-Conformity ‘Ben’ writes in terms of near disgust that: “Menstruation can be really unpleasant. Not only does it come with a whole variety of symptoms, but there is also still a deeply ingrained cultural stigma against those who menstruate. Unfortunately, if you are someone who falls under the huge umbrella of gender non-conforming (GNC), periods might also be an unwelcome reminder of gender dysphoria. If, for example, you are someone who identifies as non-binary or as a man and has a uterus, you might experience menstruation.” Thus the mainly female users of Kooth, possibly just starting their periods, have been written out of their unique experience, which they are told is ‘unpleasant.’ The writer elides being gender non-conforming with gender dysphoria which sends a strong message to girls that if they hate their periods they could be ‘trans.’ There is more interaction on the forums where teenagers, 80 to 90% of whom are likely to be girls, discuss mental health issues. Teenage girls especially will self-diagnose and pass on every detail of their latest condition to each other, as they did with tics and Tourette’s during lockdown. It’s a sure-fire way of spreading negative emotions, as girls respond with empathy to the extent that they take on the condition themselves. Headings for the chats include ‘so im trans’ ‘Trans hairstyle’, ‘what’s the best tape for binding’, ‘Gender issues’, ‘Non binary name’, ‘Medical transitions suck’, ‘Agender or non-binary’,‘Trans struggles’. In ‘Coming Out As Trans’ a girl asks for help as she doesn’t like being a girl and thinks her parents won’t support her. One responder tells her to ask a teacher to get the school to change her name but make sure they don’t tell her parents. A girl writing in ‘Trans hairstyle’ says she is a ‘trans male (biologically female)’ and wants a haircut that is more ‘masculine’ but her parents are unlikely to agree. In the thread ‘so im trans’ a girl states she is ‘transmasc’ and in the future wants to transition socially and medically. But just now she feels horrible because she can’t get a haircut or a binder as her parents are transphobic. She says she has suicidal thoughts. Responders are quick to offer sympathy and tips for binders (buy a sports bra) and how to cajole her parents into getting a haircut. Two of the responders say they are 13. It seems no one is moderating this exchange. In ‘Anxiety about sexuality’ a 13-yr-old is worried that she is attracted to girls, which she describes as ‘intrusive thoughts and images.’ As yet, no one has suggested she might be a lesbian. Another girl says she is ‘genderfae’ which she explains is when you are gender fluid but only experience ‘female or nonbinary genders.’ She is wondering how to get a binder. Another girl writes, under ‘Trans struggles,’ that she had just got over her period, and that she is ‘male, trans MtF’ and it was so painful that she couldn’t wear her binder as her breasts were so sore. She describes herself as male ‘trapped in a woman’s body.’ She still lives with her parents. Under the heading ‘i think i am transgender’ an older teenage girl says she is uncomfortable with her feminine body. She is confused because she wants to identify as a girl but had thoughts when she was younger that she’d like to be a boy. One responder says she should consider if she’s trans. Another says ‘some of us are born in the wrong body’ and suggests she is gender fluid. There are a lot of tips about pronouns, haircuts and clothes. These testimonies are hard to read as they contain so much unfiltered, raw anxiety. But it’s clear that the girls have come to the Kooth platform already informed by the neo language of trans activism, ready to label themselves as trans, transmasc, gender fluid, agender, non-binary, asexual, aromantic. They are not describing symptoms but rather picking a self-diagnosis from LGBTQIA+ glossaries. These are then reinforced by the online community they share. They believe the world is hostile to them; Kooth has already told them they’re vulnerable to discrimination and hatred. The contrast with the forum threads on eating disorders could not be more stark. There the teenagers are encouraged to accept their bodies, to reject harmful thoughts and behaviours. Kooth versus Cass Kooth cannot claim to be a serious provider of mental health care for its predominantly teenage girl users while not offering an alternative explanation about trans identification. Its content should reflect that there’s been a rapid rise in girls identifying as boys, it should suggest possible reasons for this, and explain the harms of puberty blockers and the irreversible effects of cross-sex hormones and surgeries. It should talk about the growing number of detransitioners. In other words, it needs to stop following a discredited, politicised approach to gender-related distress. The Cass Review has led the world in resetting gender healthcare for children and young people. It’s resulted in the new draft service specifications for the NHS, putting care for this vulnerable group back into mainstream mental health provision within a safeguarding framework. Kooth, however, has taken a diametrically opposed path which, as the closure of GIDS proved, we know to be unsafe. Surely it’s time the NHS stopped paying outside providers to undermine Cass’s careful, evidenced findings.
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A city’s skyline can often be one of the first things people see before they travel to a destination, and can play a big part in a persons travel decisions. Skylines can often be majestic and beautiful, but taking pictures of them isn’t always that easy. Here are photography tips and techniques on the best ways to capture skylines. Take pictures from across rivers, canals and lakes From across water such as rivers, canals and lakes skylines can often look fantastic, especially at night when the cities lights come on and reflect in the water. Even during the day the view can be good, such as if the water is still and you get mirror-like reflections, such as seen below in Amsterdam. Find high vantage points High vantage points are key for capturing a cities skyline. Most big cities now have viewpoints such as from towers, churches, observation decks and various other landmarks. For example, Stephansdom in Vienna is a church tower providing amazing views of the city (seen below). In Hong Kong you have the famous Victoria Peak View, and in Toronto you have the CN Tower observation deck. You’ll probably find similar viewpoints in many destinations. I recommend doing your research prior to going on a trip. Look on search engines such as Google for the best viewpoints for your destination and hopefully, people would have made blog posts suggesting them. I have a few on this website: The best viewpoints in Prague and The Best Rooftop Patios and Viewpoints in Vienna as examples of what you may find. Look out for hills Hills can also provide awesome viewpoints of a cities skyline. Hills aren’t in every city, but if photography is something you’re into, then it’s worth having a look online before you visit. Looking on websites such as Google Maps for parks is a good start. Also look on Google Photos and search for pictures of the cities skyline to get ideas and sometimes find some special locations. Example viewpoints on hills that I have been to include Primrose Hill in London, Letna Hill in Prague and Riverdale Park East in Toronto. Hills can also make for nice picnics if you are travelling with someone else. Head to rooftop bars and restaurants Bars and restaurants have caught onto the fact that good views are something that people want, and many people will go to a bar just because of the view. Now in some cities such as Hong Kong, Vienna, London and all around the world are awesome rooftop bars providing you with picture perfect views. What’s more is often you only have to pay for drinks and not an entry price. Go on a helicopter ride Not all cities have helicopter excursions, but if they do and you want the ultimate high perspective then definitely do it. Make sure you get your camera ready before you get on the helicopter though as the flight will probably go extremely quick. My helicopter ride in Toronto was maybe less than 10 minutes and literally flew by! When taking pictures from a helicopter I recommend using the fastest shutter speed you can, such as at least 1/250 second. What I do on my camera (Canon 6D) is set my ISO to Auto and then a minimum shutter speed of 1/250. Not all cameras have this functionality but if they do then it’s worth considering. Stay in hotels with good views Staying in a hotel with a good view is definitely easier said than done, but sometimes hotels have awesome views of a cities skyline. It can be quite hit and miss and you may have to pay extra or request for the view you want, but sometimes it’s definitely worth it. Such as the view below which was taken at the Shangri-La At The Shard in London. If you know you are going to a city that has hotels with good views, then contact the hotel in advance before booking and enquire about the view. It may or may not work, but definitely worth a try. Go on a boat tour Boat rides are a fun way to see a city from a different perspective. When taking pictures on boats be ready for the best moments, as you may not get the same moment again. Also to ensure you get sharp images you may have to increase your shutter speed and consider having your camera on burst mode. Some boat companies offer sunset tours too, which may be the perfect way to capture a city during the best light. Take pictures at sunrise and/or sunset During sunrise and sunset the sky can produce the most amazing colours. These add certain magic to a cities skyline, and if you use Instagram then you will find that these pictures perform so much better than a mid-day shot. For my techniques on taking pictures at sunrise and sunset head to Photography Tips – Shooting in the Golden Hour. Take pictures at night Skylines often look amazing at night when landmarks and attractions are all lit up, as well as the normal street and building lights. The best way to capture cities at night is to use a tripod and long exposure technique. This is where you use a low ISO such as 100 and a shutter speed that will probably be over 1 second. This ensures your camera will capture a high-quality image with minimal noise. To learn more about taking pictures of cities at night head to my post: Photography Tips – Cities at Night. Research locations using Google Maps I often use Google Maps to find good viewpoints of a city. I look for things such as parks, or paths along rivers, and then try and work out what I would see from that angle. This was the case for the London skyline panorama below. I found the location on Google Maps by looking at paths near the river, then I visited that spot to get the picture you see below. Check on social media for inspiration Social Media, in particular Instagram, is fantastic for getting photography inspiration. Often if you follow or check the feeds of local photographers in a city or destination you will see lots of photographs showing the best spots. You can also follow destination hubs such as my hub @bestcitybreaks which often has pictures of city skylines. Noticed a mistake? Let us know.
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After the 32 hours on the road, of which 30 were spent on planes or airports, I finally arrived in my destination – the capital of Peru, Lima. The last leg of the journey was a grueling 12 hour non-stop flight from Madrid in Spain. The plane was full so the conditions were beyond squishy with little to find comfort in. 12 hour flights are never too joyful, but they carry you over long distances. I arrived at the Jorge Chávez International Airport at 4:50am local time. It was still dark outside, so I decided to stick around the safety of the airport in the city I do not know until after sunrise. My goal was to get to the Miraflores area of the city with one of the bus operators that cover the Airport-Miraflores route, and whereas I saw the most popular of them – Airport Express Lima – doesn’t begin to operate for the day until 7am, it only affirmed me in the resolution to stay put until said time. The food court was open and stuffed full of people, but there was only one table in the entire airport with power plugs for charging batteries. I had to wait until someone was done charging their phone before I could plug in my laptop. The airport’s wifi is free only for 30 minutes, but luckily I had the means to mask my computer’s MAC address so I was able to cheat the limitation. Either way, I was in Peru and ready for my next adventure.
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This stunningly luxurious Alexander McQueen bracelet is called the Double Skeleton Topaz Bracelet. It could be described as equal parts elegant and eerie. This bracelet combines skeletal designs with gold and topaz to create an intriguing piece of jewelry. This bracelet is sure to help stylish women stand out at parties. McQueen is known for the magnificent quality of his designs and this charming bracelet is no exception. The way that the two skeletons in the bracelet are positioned, it looks as though they are fighting over the stone in the middle. This chic skeletal style accessory is ideal for women who prefer their jewelry to be both peculiar and breath-taking. While this shiny bracelet doesn't come cheap, it's definitely worth every penny. This Alexander McQueen Bracelet Contains Topaz and a Skeleton Design 1. Luxury Skeleton Jewelry - Designing luxury jewelry with eerie skeletal designs and precious stones presents innovative opportunities to captivate customers with unique designs. 2. Hybrid Jewelry - Combining various design elements such as skeletal structures and precious stones presents an opportunity for designers to create intriguing pieces of hybrid jewelry. 3. Elevated Halloween Fashion - With the rising popularity of Halloween and fashion, designers could capitalize on creating high-end fashion pieces inspired by eerie or macabre themes. 1. Jewelry - The jewelry industry can explore the trend of incorporating skeleton designs and precious stones to create luxury jewelry pieces that are both unique and captivating. 2. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of elevated Halloween fashion and incorporate eerie or macabre themes into their collections, creating unique and distinct pieces. 3. Art and Design - Artists and designers can take inspiration from the trend of hybrid jewelry and create art pieces that blur the line between different design categories, creating unique and thought-provoking pieces.
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Bachhara is a Fair Trade fashion line created in the JAAGO Sewing Centre in the Rayer Bazar slum in Bangladesh. They produce colourful and feminine garments made of ethical silk, and the profits give the seamstresses the chance to earn a fair income so they can take care of themselves and their families. Bachhara was founded in 2009 by Australian social entrepreneur Amanda Ryan after an experience teaching art at the JAAGO Foundation School in Bangladesh. In that time she met an 8-year-old boy and his single mother who worked 90 hour weeks -- 13 hours a day, every day -- to earn about $10 a week. Fortunately, the JAAGO Foundation School accepted the boy just as he was starting to get involved with drugs and gangs, which saved him from some trouble. While the education was very helpful for the boy, Amanda realized something also had to be done to empower his mother -- and other women like her in the area. This led Amanda to develop the JAAGO Sewing Centre, followed by Bachhara, where women in the Rayer Bazar slum could receive fair employment opportunities. "When JAAGO’s director, also an unpaid volunteer, was forced to leave his salaried job to run JAAGO full-time, Amanda invested her life savings to keep JAAGO a float," the website explains. "Quickly assuming the role of Project Director at JAAGO, Amanda worked 7 days per week for a year to help move the organisation forward. The children and volunteers of JAAGO became Amanda’s world." The gallery shows just a hint of the beautiful results of that big-hearted commitment. She now splits her time between Australia and India, where she returns every two months. Bachhara on Twitter Bachhara on Facebook Bachhara Makes Fair Trade, Ethical Silk Apparel in Bangladesh 1. Fair Trade Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and ethical sourcing practices to meet the growing demand for fair trade fashion. 2. Empowering Women in Slums - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create vocational training centers in slums to provide fair employment opportunities for women and empower them to support themselves and their families. 3. Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build social enterprises that prioritize social impact and fair income generation to address the needs of marginalized communities. 1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and blockchain solutions to enhance transparency and traceability in the fashion industry supply chain. 2. Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative education models that combine academic and vocational training to empower marginalized communities for sustainable livelihoods. 3. Non-profit and Social Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize technology to streamline operations and scale social impact in non-profit organizations that focus on empowering marginalized communities.
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MIAMI–World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE: INT) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Multi Service payment solutions business to Corsair Capital, a New York based private equity firm specializing in business and financial services. Subject to certain closing adjustments, World Fuel Services will receive a total of approximately $350 million in cash consideration, consisting of approximately $275 million at closing and an additional deferred payment of $75 million, of which $50 million will be conditioned on Multi Service’s achievement of certain financial targets through 2022. The divestiture is part of World Fuel Services’ strategy to sharpen its portfolio of businesses and focus on activities that are core to its long-term growth. The sale represents an important step in advancing this strategy by monetizing the Multi Service payment solutions business at an attractive valuation. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to be completed in the next ninety days. “Exiting this line of business will provide us with additional capital to build greater momentum in our core business activities,” stated Michael J. Kasbar, chairman and chief executive officer. “We thank all of our Multi Service colleagues worldwide for their commitment and contribution to World Fuel Services over the years and we wish them continued success in the future.” “In the short-term, the proceeds from this transaction will enable us to pay down debt, thereby further improving our liquidity profile and enhancing our ability to invest in our core businesses,” stated Ira M. Birns, executive vice president and chief financial officer. The transaction will result in a one-time after-tax gain of approximately $65 million, or $1.02 per diluted share. Credit Suisse acted as financial advisor to World Fuel Services in the transaction and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP acted as legal advisor. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. acted as capital markets advisor to Corsair Capital in the transaction and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and Chapman & Cutler LLP acted as legal advisors. Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our beliefs and expectations with respect to our strategy to focus on businesses that are core to our long-term growth and the effect of the sale on us and our core businesses, our expected use of the proceeds from the transaction and its resulting impact on our liquidity profile and ability to invest in our core businesses, as well as our expectations about the timing for closing, the ultimate sale price and the after-tax gain on the transaction. These forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosures contained in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: ours and the purchaser’s ability to obtain required consents and regulatory approvals as well as satisfy closing conditions, our ability to effectively utilize the proceeds from the sale and derive the expected benefits, the ultimate impact of any investment of the proceeds on our core businesses, our ability to capitalize on new market opportunities, potential liabilities, limited indemnities and the extent of any insurance coverage, our ability to achieve the expected level of benefit from our restructuring activities and cost reduction initiatives, our ability to effectively manage the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the extent of the impact of the pandemic on ours and our customers’ sales, profitability, operations and supply chains, customer and counterparty creditworthiness and our ability to collect accounts receivable and settle derivative contracts, sudden changes in the market price of fuel or extremely high or low fuel prices that continue for an extended period of time, the loss of, or reduced sales to a significant government customer, such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the availability of cash and sufficient liquidity to fund our working capital and strategic investment needs, adverse conditions in the markets or industries in which we or our customers operate such as the current global economic environment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, our failure to comply with restrictions and covenants in our senior revolving credit facility and our senior term loans, including our financial covenants, our ability to manage the changes in supply and other market dynamics in the regions where we operate, unanticipated tax liabilities or adverse results of tax audits, assessments, or disputes, our ability to successfully implement our growth strategy, risks related to the complexity of U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and any subsequently issued regulations and our ability to accurately predict the impact on our effective tax rate and future earnings, our ability to effectively leverage technology and operating systems and realize the anticipated benefits, the outcome of pending litigation and other proceedings, the impact of quarterly fluctuations in results, particularly as a result of seasonality, supply disruptions, border closures and other logistical difficulties that can arise when sourcing and delivering fuel in areas that are actively engaged in war or other military conflicts, our failure to effectively hedge certain financial risks associated with the use of derivatives, non-performance by counterparties or customers on derivatives contracts, uninsured losses, the impact of natural disasters, adverse results in legal disputes, our ability to retain and attract senior management and other key employees and other risks detailed from time to time in our SEC filings. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in expectations, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. About World Fuel Services Corporation Headquartered in Miami, Florida, World Fuel Services is a global energy management company involved in providing energy procurement advisory services, supply fulfillment and transaction and payment management solutions to commercial and industrial customers, principally in the aviation, marine and land transportation industries. World Fuel Services sells fuel and delivers services to its clients at more than 8,000 locations in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, call 305-428-8000 or visit www.wfscorp.com.
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Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Remember the self-lacing Nike shoe from “Back to the Future”? Along with the Tennibot (an automatic tennis-ball collecting robot), self-driving cars, and a prototype washer-dryer that automatically folds your clothes when it’s done, it was one of the many wonders at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held last week in Las Vegas. Among the souped-up sporting goods and wearables were some innovative bike and run products designed to make your training safer and more efficient. Here are our five favorite finds. A Treadmill Class in Your Living Room Peloton, the live, at-home subscription cycling class that requires the purchase of a $2000-TV-enabled spin bike, used CES to announce Peloton Tread, a running class with weights. Like its bike classes, you don’t run in simulated mountains or on the Boston Marathon course, but in a closed-circuit New York treadmill-and-weights class taught by high-profile Big Apple trainers. It isn’t cheap; the fancy manual treadmill—a copy of a Woodway (which uses a belt of individual rubberized slats that revolve around like a tank tread) that has a 32-inch TV screen bolted to it—costs $3995, with a $39-a-month subscription. Didn’t running used to be free? Tread classes begin in Fall 2018. A Smarter Helmet The Coros Omni Smart bike helmet and app keeps you visible to drivers with a built-in red tail light and lets you listen to music, get voice navigation, and instantly answer phone calls as you ride without blocking out traffic sounds. It utilizes bone-conduction technology, which pumps wind-free sound vibrations into your cheekbone, leaving your ear canal clear to hear traffic noise (a legal requirement in California.) The helmet includes a built-in microphone, a battery chargeable to 10 hours, a snap-on visor, and a bar-mounted remote for audio control of volume, track forward, pause/play, and calls. The app will send a message to your contacts if you crash (i.e. experience g-force impact over 1G.) A Never-Charge Bike Light Tired of switching on your bike light at dusk only to discover you forgot to charge the battery again? That frustration and fear will be gone forever with the FIREFLY, the first bike light to be powered by the movement of the bike itself, like Seiko watches from 40 years ago. This patented process, which harvests the inherent ambient vibration of a bike, was the dissertation subject of Dr. Daniel App, PhD, an immigrant engineer from Nigeria now living in Texas. The palm-sized device attaches to your bike with a one-step latching strap and stores enough energy to stay lit while stopped for seven minutes. ($49 on sale), launches November 2018 at Esimi.co The First Running Trailer A conventional running stroller that you push along really messes with your form. Not so with the new hands-free Kid Runner trailer, which you attach to your waist with belt-harness and fiberglass arm and pull. It allows for a natural arm swing and stride mechanics. The 25-pound trailer, unlike most everything else at CES, doesn’t have a microchip or a motion sensor in it, but does include a dampening system claimed to allow for trail running and breaks down quickly to fit in a trunk. It’ll hold a 50-pound kid. $850, delivery in April, available for pre-order at Kidrunners.com A Smart Running Shoe for Minimalists Joining Altra, Underarmour, and others, British minimalist-shoe maker VivoBarefoot has partnered with Seattle sensor-sock maker Sensoria to build the first minimalist smart shoe. To be introduced in the fall, the VivoBarefoot Smart Shoe will pack an ultra-thin 3.5mm pseudo-barefoot kevlar sole with four 100htz sensors and an onboard computer that will capture and and analyze data such as calories, step rate, forefoot, or rear foot impact, distance and elevation, as well as send vibration to the right or left foot to direct you on a preprogrammed running route. Ultimately, says Vivo marketing manager Nicholas Charlier, it will show that a forefoot landing increases efficiency and lowers impact and injuries. Pricing TBD, expected late 2018 at Vivobarefoot.com
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Seven Springs offers romantic ceremony and reception sites on over 100 acres in Manquin, Virginia. A mere 20 miles from Richmond, this venue blends elegance with historic charm. The Seven Springs is the ideal option if you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere where you can host a variety of celebrations. Up to 200 people can be accommodated at any time at the Seven Springs. You can choose from four spacious event spaces for your affair.
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