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Wrapping up our series of specials recorded live at ConK 2017! Ianto Jones lives and chats with Mike and Mike about his Torchwood days both onscreen and audio, as well as life after Barrowman.
Recorded live at ConK 2017! A fun-filled chat with the woman behind the Madame Vastra makeup hosted by Jennifer Hartshorn and the ESW crew.
ESO Network June 24, 2017
Ground control to ESW crew. Take your protein pills and put your helmets on as Mike, Mike, and Mary decode Matthew Kresal’s transmission of choice. Did it really make the grade?
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Solar shortwave and terrestrial thermal longwave irradiance are measured at radiation sites at the Earth’s surface and on satellite platforms high up in space, since many years. Radiation profiles through the Earth’s atmosphere, however, have only sporadically been measured from enhanced upper-air radiosondes. Here we show profiles of solar and terrestrial radiation measured with balloon-borne radiometers through cloud-free and cloudy atmospheres, which reveal radiative effects of temperature, water vapor, ozone and clouds on downward and upward radiation. Shortwave radiation profiles show solar absorption in the free atmosphere and strong reflection in clouds and albedo effects on the ground and the atmosphere above. Longwave upward radiation profiles visualize terrestrial radiation emitted from the Earth’s surface, which is partly absorbed and reemitted in the boundary layer and in the atmosphere by water vapor and other greenhouse gases. Longwave downward radiation profiles show the absorbed terrestrial radiation in the atmosphere and reveal the warming effect of increasing greenhouse gases, and by this visualize and demonstrate radiative forcing and a changing greenhouse effect by water vapor in the Earth’s atmosphere. Longwave net radiation profiles show terrestrial emission into space to be reduced by water vapor and clouds. Measured radiation profiles are compared to numerically calculated radiation profiles. | <urn:uuid:1c7e1bcd-5fb1-49f5-9b37-cb65e628d0fc> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://espo.nasa.gov/ave-houston2/content/Balloon-borne_radiation_measurements_demonstrate_radiative_forcing_by_water_vapor_and_clouds | 2024-04-18T15:08:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.893004 | 323 |
This exercise demonstrates the function of the adjective as the describing word. The set contains the 7 diverse types of triangles, each in three colors and each in three sizes (63 triangles total) in a beechwood box with lid. This set of materials combines language skills with geometric shape recognition.
The set consists of a total of sixty-three plastic triangles with the following quantities: 21 yellow, 21 blue and 21 red. These triangles are of assorted sizes and types. Students are encouraged to sort the figures by color, size, and type (i.e. equilateral, isosceles, obtuse) and then describe them according to their attributes. The sorting reenforces the geometric vocabulary and recognition, while the description addresses the language skills (adjectives).
- To show the function of the adjective
- To show correct word order
- To prepare for vocabulary enrichment
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These products are produced in company owned factories with the commitment of high-grade craftsmanship, sustainability, and environmental and social responsibility. The products are made of sustainable raw materials, such as wood from planted European forests and water-based inks and paints, and meet the demands of various rigorous safety regulations, including EN71 and ASTM.
Please note that Montessori materials are not toys, but educational teaching materials. They are designed to be used under the supervision of professionally trained adults in a school environment. Please always use these products under supervision to ensure they are used correctly and safely. Some of the Montessori materials and tools may contain swallowable, small, rough, pointed, or other elements that can cause injury or damage if used improperly.
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Download Internet Explorer 9 for PC. Older versions Internet Explorer 9 9. Last month’s downloads 9K. Internet Explorer 9 bit 9. No, Microsoft no longer supports this version of Internet Explorer. This was announced on January 12th , when Microsoft said that they would no longer be supporting Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 for Windows 7, 8.
This means that Microsoft will no longer offer support or security updates for this software. No, this version of Internet Explorer is not compatible with Windows XP, as it has security and graphics functionality that requires components which are not available on Windows XP, an operating system that was first released in Yes, this version of Internet Explorer is compatible with Windows Vista.
This is because the various functionalities contained within IE9 are in sync with the software that runs Windows Vista. However, it should be noted that this is the last version of Internet Explorer that runs on Windows Vista. Yes, the program, which was released in March , is completely free to download.
As of January , there will be no further updates to this version of Internet Explorer. This is because Microsoft believe the software is of a sufficiently advanced age that the majority of web users no longer use this particular program.
However, it is not available for newer operating systems such as Windows 8 or Windows Neither is it available for older operating systems such as Windows XP and the ones that predate that. To delete browsing history, you click the ‘favourites’ button, select the ‘history’ tab by right-clicking, and then select the ‘delete’ option. Alternatively you can use the keyboard shortcut of holding ‘ctrl’ and hitting the ‘h’ key to bring up the history menu. Doing this is important for security reasons.
It is completely safe to download and install, as the file is malware and virus-free. However, as Microsoft no longer offer security updates for it, users should be careful when browsing the web. Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7.
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You should download Internet Explorer if you’re a very basic internet user. If you prefer paper books to Kindles, and writing letters to texting, this browser will be up your alley.
You can watch videos, but after testing a few on YouTube, switching to another tab and then back again would cause the browser to crash. Avoid websites with a lot of ads and graphics, as those will make IE crash as well. This browser has come a long way in terms of speed with most sites loading in about three seconds or less.
With that said, there are more things that you can’t do than what you can, especially if you’re trying this browser out after using others like Firefox or Chrome. No extensions, no heavy downloading, and playing browser games is nearly impossible for an extended amount of time. Free mouse click automation tool.
A fast, simple, and effective program! A free painting and drawing tool. Windows Defender Is it finally the ultimate free protection for your device? A secure browser that cares about your privacy. Pre-installed on most PCs The most streamlined browser for the casual internet user If you have a computer running the Windows OS, you more than likely have a version of Internet Explorer already installed. Where can you run this program? Is there a better alternative? Our take Internet Explorer is a basic, decent browser.
Should you download it? Highs Quick web page loading Simple interface Great security features. Lows Very limited extensions Crashes often during video Crashes often on pages with more than a few graphics. Free Video Cutter Joiner Free video editor.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware A fast, simple, and effective program! FireAlpaca A free painting and drawing tool. Cyberduck A FTP client with style. March 15, User rating:. Search Downloads. Brave Browser. Tor Browser for Android. Google Chrome for Windows. Tor Browser. Opera GX. Safari Browser for Mac. UC Browser. Opera Developer. Like in Google Chrome, the Address bar and Search box have been merged to create a simpler, more seamless user experience. Among the new features included in Internet Explorer 9 are better integration with the Windows operating system and a seriously beefed-up security system.
IE 9 also lets you ‘pin’ websites to the Superbar and allows you to bookmark your favorite websites as ‘applications’ in your OS. The new Performance Advisor add-on identifies add-ons that are slowing Internet Explorer down a feature badly needed in Mozilla Firefox. Internet Explorer 9 also offers improved speed and performance, as well as better compliance with web standards and new technologies.
New features like hang recovery and InPrivate Filtering provide Internet Explorer a stabler and more secure web experience than most other browsers. In all, the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 is faster and prettier than its predecessors – and really throws down the gauntlet to its competitors. Watch out: the browser wars just got exciting again. Why do you still exist?.
I have tried Google Chrom e, Firefox, Safari, etc. It freezes constantly, it’s slow, it crashes, freezes my entire computer, the list goes on and on, but I will say that I rate Internet Explorer, and every version I’ve tried:1 out of Seriously guys? The only thing you ever change on your web browser is it’s appearance, and add a few tools unecessary tools here and there.
This isn’t Windows 95 anymore. It’s time to fix your web browser. I’m suprised that computer manafacturers still use you as their default. Pros: It gives you the opportunity to download Google Chrome or Firefox. Cons: Slow, freezes constantly, freezes up computers, crashes, etc etc. I have always stuck by Microsoft because I tend to favour the underdog.
Silly to call the Microsoft money-making power house an underdog, but it seems to be a fallen giant, and always got the flak for everything that goes wrong. So, out of the kindness of my heart I have stuck by IE when all else haven jumped ship to Mozilla. It’s more than a little frustrating that the top of the page or article gets shown and as you scroll down it all gets fudged out.
This is not to mention the fact that some buttons on websites simply do not work on IE9 – when this happened with random links it’s frustrating, when it occurs with Paypal, my Bank’s website and the like it’s frankly unbearable. Whether they improve these glitches or not, I’m moving to the main concourse of Mozilla. Pros: More of webpage shown Cons: Website glitches Few messages to express contrition or explanation for said glitches Favourites, Print, File and all been moved, annoyingly New Favourites menu is overly simplistic Requires rebooy on installation More. | <urn:uuid:d1f71a10-111e-40b5-a614-d8a64d98c6b0> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://etelecom.ae/index.php/2022/12/21/internet-explorer-download-2/ | 2024-04-18T13:33:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.918511 | 1,648 |
Exploring the evolution and resilience of Bucharest’s real estate
The real estate market in Romania, particularly in Bucharest, has been influenced by the country's economic and political history. There were significant changes in the real estate sector due to the shift from a planned economy to a market-oriented one in the 1990s. The market experienced a boom in the 2000s, but the global financial crisis 2008 resulted in a downturn. Housing market policies, tax incentives, and subsidies have played a significant role in shaping the market. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a shift in preference, and more people are now looking for properties that have outdoor spaces and home offices. Bucharest continues to be a hub for real estate investments, with suburban areas, as well as the central districts of Sector 1 and Sector 2, attracting interest.
Bucharest’s residential market affordability
According to Colliers' experts, there will be an increase in demand and affordability in Romania's residential market. The need for affordable residential units is likely to persist due to overcrowding in many of Romania's dynamic cities and economic regions. Strong wage growth and the central bank's anticipated relaxation of monetary policy by mid-2024 are expected to boost purchasing interest. Although affordability has declined slightly in recent years, it is expected to improve from 2023 onwards, creating a favourable situation for consumers.
Romania maintains its position as one of the most affordable housing markets in Europe, according to the Deloitte Property Index 2023. The report shows that the average price of a new dwelling in the country is €1,417 per m2, up from €1,266m2 in 2021. Romania ranks third in terms of the cheapest housing markets, following Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece. The study further reveals that the average Romanian would need 6.3 annual gross salaries to purchase a 70M2 home, placing the country sixth on the list of the most affordable markets in Europe, after Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Slovenia, and Italy.
The average cost per m2in Bucharest is €1,693, making it the second most expensive city in Romania. Cluj-Napoca takes first place with an average cost of €2,363 per m2 which is a 21.8% increase compared to the previous year.
Bucharest's Industrial and logistics landscape
In 2023, the industrial and logistics market had a good year with consistent demand and supply. The total annual take-up was over 1,000000m2, which was similar to the levels reported in the previous three years. In Q4 alone, almost 300,000m2 were transacted. The main driving force behind the leasing market was new demand, accounting for 66% (672,000M2) of the 2023 gross take-up.
CTP completed the construction of LPP Logistics' foreign distribution centre in Romania within a year. The 65,000m2 warehouse is located in CTPark Bucharest West. Construction started in January 2023 and the facility was stocked and operational by December 2023.
During Q4, more than 174,000m2 of industrial and logistics space was completed in Romania. The annual development activity reached 452,000m2. The prime headline rents in Bucharest and other main industrial and logistics destinations in Romania slightly increased in Q4 2023, ranging between €4.30 - €4.70m2 per month. This upward trend is expected to continue.
Bucharest's office market and its record activity
In Q4, the office market had robust transactional activity, with 116,000m2 leased. The total for the year exceeded 463,000m2, setting an all-time annual take-up record in the city. This was 43% higher than the previous year. However, the net take-up had a share of only 46% of the total leased volume in Q4, with a vacancy rate of 14.7% registered in Bucharest at the end of the year. In Q4, office rents across Bucharest remained stable, and the prime headline rent in the CBD area remained at €22.00M2 per month. Only two projects are under construction in Bucharest, amounting to 42,500m2 GLA.
Robust growth and major investments shape Bucharest's retail market
In Q4, the retail market saw 144,200m2 of new supply, bringing the total 2023 new supply to 213,000m2 GLA, which was a 7-year record. Over 500,000m2 of new projects are currently under different planning and construction stages and are expected to be completed in the next five years.
M Core has officially launched into the Romanian market with its largest deal to date — an investment nearing €219m consisting of 25 managed assets. The deal, which was completed on 6th December, sees M Core purchase a 132,000m2 retail portfolio from Mitiska REIM positioning the collective as the largest property owner in the Romanian retail park market.
In Q4 2023, the prime shopping centre rent in Bucharest stabilized at a level of €80 - €85m2 per month for a €100 - 150m2 unit located in a dominant shopping centre.
Anticipated impacts of Romania's partial Schengen accession
Romania's accession to the Schengen area, which has been in negotiations for over a decade, is one of the most anticipated events of 2024 and is expected to take place in March of this year. The Schengen area, the world's largest free movement area, includes 27 European countries and allows for the movement of over 420 million people. At present, Romania and Bulgaria will only be partially accepted into the European Schengen area, by sea and air, starting on March 31st, according to public data.
Even in partial form, accession to the Schengen area presents significant economic opportunities for Romania. It will increase the accessibility and confidence of foreign investors and will also make cargo transport by air more efficient in important areas like pharmaceuticals, critical infrastructure (military), and e-commerce. The Port of Constanta could become the main gateway from Eastern Europe for EU goods. After the conflict in Ukraine began, cargo traffic on the seafront has been on an upward trend, with a 22.5% increase in 2023 compared to the previous year.
According to the data released by Cushman & Wakefield in the third and fourth quarter of 2023, the inflation rate in Romania has continued to decrease, reaching single digits of 9.1% and 7.1% respectively. This trend is expected to persist in 2024, with levels projected to fall below 5% by year-end. Economic growth in the third and fourth quarters was quite strong at 2.8% and 1.7% respectively. A robust GDP growth ranging from 3.0% - 3.5% has been predicted for 2024.
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06 Jan AN OPENING WITH SAFETY IN MIND
The Ceremony that heralded the opening of a new building that will house the Second Regional Group of the National Guard of Mali in Koulikoro, took place 31 December 19. The Ceremony drew many important dignitaries, headed by the Minister of Security and Civil Protection of Mali, Major General, Salif Traoré. It was also attended by the Governor of the Region, Débérékoua Souara, the Mayor of the Commune of Koulikoro, Eli Diarra, and the administrative and security managers. Representing EUTM Mali was the ETTF Commanding Officer in Koulikoro, Jesús Campuzano.
The two-storey building, with its modern infrastructure, will assist the Malian National Guard in improving security activities in Koulikoro. The Malian National Guard itself is a multi-purpose military force with a presence throughout the territory and close proximity to the civilian population. It carries out both police and military missions and as such its members participate in all training activities with EUTM MALI that are aimed at improving the capabilities of the Malian Armed Forces. | <urn:uuid:1f6a0b55-ab8b-4a91-a4a6-f87278e1345c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://eutmmali.eu/an-opening-with-safety-in-mind/ | 2024-04-18T13:30:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.960003 | 249 |
How Tesla could disrupt the auto insurance industry
Tesla owners already live in an automotive future that features far lower bills for fuel and maintenance. Now the California carmaker is taking aim at another major expense of car ownership - insurance. Self-driving cars are widely expected to decrease the risk of accidents. A report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in January found that this is already starting to happen - since the 2014 rollout of Tesla’s Autopilot feature, accidents involving the company’s vehicles have declined by 40 percent.
Above (left to right): Tesla Model X and Model S (Instagram: whipsnbikechains)
If accident rates fall, then it seems logical that insurance premiums should decrease as well. A recent report from Bank of America and Merrill Lynch predicts that this is what will happen. The subject was discussed during Tesla’s recent fourth-quarter earnings conference call. A Morgan Stanley analyst pointed out that Tesla’s Autopilot features make it safer than other cars on a per-mile basis, and that insurance companies should take this fact into account when calculating premium rates. As is often the case, it turns out that Tesla is thinking way ahead of the game - it’s already testing a pricing model that bundles maintenance and insurance costs into the price of the car.
Above: One of Tesla Autopilot's key features, Autosteer, was shown to decrease the accident rate by 40% according to the NHTSA (Image: Motley Fool)
“We’ve been doing it quietly, but - in Asia in particular, where we started this - now the majority of Tesla cars are sold with an insurance product that is customized to Tesla,” President of Sales and Services Jon McNeill said during the earnings call. “It takes into account not only the Autopilot safety features, but also the maintenance cost of the car. So, it’s our vision in the future that we’ll be able to offer a single price for the car, maintenance and insurance, in a really compelling offering for the consumer.”
Above: Tesla begins to budge insurance into vehicle purchases in China (Youtube: NewsBeat Social)
Currently, Tesla is offering third-party insurance products in its stores, particularly in China, McNeill explained. However, Elon Musk added that someday Tesla might even get into the insurance business itself. “If we find that the insurance providers are not matching the insurance proportionate to the risk of the car then if we need to, we will in-source it,” he said. “But I think we’ll find that insurance providers do adjust the insurance cost proportionate to the risk of a Tesla.”
Above: Tesla Model X (Instagram: fxln)
Tesla has declined to comment on when it might make this option available in the US, or how much it would cost. However, if things go according to plan, Tesla’s future of lower-cost driving could arrive sooner than most people imagine. Elon has promised us a driverless drive from New York to Los Angeles before the end of the year, an accomplishment that would bring the self-driving world much more clearly into focus. And if Tesla offers the upcoming Model 3 in a package deal with insurance and maintenance included, that could make it an irresistible product, and send the legacy automakers scrambling to try to keep up.
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Results Round Up
It’s been a busy few weeks for results, with more than 80% of the Evenlode portfolio having updated the market since the start of the year. In an economic and geopolitical environment that one might benevolently describe as ‘mixed’ or ‘volatile’, we have been very reassured by the fundamental progress and healthy cash generation that the aggregate portfolio continues to grind out.
Below is a brief update on some key themes, sectors and stocks for the Evenlode fund:
Across both the UK market and the fund currency has been a positive theme for the results of UK multinationals, with reported earnings benefiting from the depreciation of sterling in the second half of 2016 (in many cases by +10% or more). Most companies are guiding for a further significant currency benefit in 2017 if sterling stays at current levels for the rest of the year. Conversely, for businesses selling to the UK domestic market, currency has presented a headwind to overcome in terms of rising input costs. Evenlode holdings such as PZ Cussons and Halfords fall into this category, and both are using a combination of price rises and sourcing efficiencies to offset these pressures.
Consumer Branded Goods (27% of portfolio)
Evenlode’s largest consumer branded goods positions are currently Unilever and Diageo. Emerging market conditions remain very mixed and deflationary pressures in developed markets continue. Despite this backdrop both businesses continue to generate steady growth and raised their dividends by +6% and +5% respectively. These dividends are well backed by free cash flow generation, and it was particularly good to see Diageo back to its normal, highly cash generative ways in recent half year results, with the company’s inventory problems of 2013 and 2014 having fully worked through. Lower down the portfolio P & G, Pepsi and PZ Cussons also released reassuring updates.
Results season for the consumer branded goods sector was, however, eclipsed somewhat by Kraft Heinz’s aborted takeover attempt of Unilever last week.
This brief flirtation by Kraft Heinz was a thought experiment in what the British stock market would lose if Unilever ceased to be a listed company. Unilever offers a fairly unique combination of characteristics to UK investors:
• The global number two player in homecare (after P & G), the number three player in beauty and personal care (after P & G and L’Oreal) and the number six player in food.
• A highly diversified business both by category and geography.
• An unrivalled, impossible to replicate footprint in emerging markets (the company has been in India since the 1880s for instance, and Brazil and Indonesia since the 1930s - Unilever’s distribution network in Indonesia is bigger than the Indonesian post office!)
• A low ticket, repeat purchase business model with economic resilience and pricing power.
• A business model generating high, compounding returns on invested capital and converting its earnings consistently to cash.
• A strong balance sheet.
• Long-term dividend growth, which has averaged more than 10% over the last fifty years. Despite the current low inflation environment the company continues to grow its dividend at +6% per annum.
• A starting dividend yield of more than 3%.
As such, we greeted the news that talks had been terminated with no disappointment. It would be a great shame to permanently lose such a high quality dividend stream from both the UK market and Evenlode’s investable universe.
Following this failed takeover approach, Unilever’s management have subsequently announced improved profit margin guidance for 2017 and a strategic review to ‘accelerate delivery of value’, the results of which will be announced in April. This tightening of the bootstrings is a positive development in many ways for shareholders - there are undoubtedly efficiency improvements and portfolio rationalisation opportunities available to Unilever management in the near-term. But Unilever’s relatively low margins (compared to peers) are also the side effect of significant, consistent investment in its brand development and global footprint. We appreciate this longtermist culture that has built up in Unilever (which still to some degree echoes William and James Lever’s mindset from the company’s origins at Port Sunlight in the late 19th Century). Long-termism is a valuable asset for the patient shareholder but not something that is easy to measure on a spreadsheet! As Einstein once said, ‘not everything in the world can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts’. *
Software and Data Analytics (Software and Media, 25% of fund)
After consumer branded goods, Evenlode’s second largest sector is software, and there are also several other companies in the fund, particularly media holdings such as Informa, DMGT, Euromoney and Relx (and to some extent engineering companies such as Spectris and Smiths Group too) for which software and data analytics are central to the business model.
Competitively advantaged businesses with embedded customer relationships are generally a favourable pool in which to fish. When this combines with a runway of structural growth, as we think it often does in areas such as software and digital analytics, it creates particularly good long-term potential for cash flow and dividend growth.
The latest results season was a reminder that demand growth for software and data analytics isn’t going away. Larger companies such as Microsoft, Sage and Relx are enjoying good organic revenue growth but we also think smaller companies such as Aveva (engineering software), EMIS (healthcare software) and Fidessa (financial software) are well placed in the niche sectors in which they operate given strong competitive positions.
As discussed in reference to Unilever above, a commitment to consistent investment is important for the long-term health of any franchise, but I think it’s particularly important in the software sector as technology and client requirements move on over the years. Fidessa is a good example. Having built a dominate global position for its equity platform the company is now building out a derivatives platform. Earnings for 2016 would have been (we estimate) approximately 40% higher than they actually were if Fidessa had passed on this organic investment opportunity. But as long-term shareholders, we very much support this project. And despite the burden on current results, Fidessa still generated good free cash flow growth thanks to healthy growth in its existing business. The company also increased both its ordinary and regular special dividend by +11%.
Healthcare (16% of fund)
The healthcare sector has been unfashionable over recent months. This can partly be attributed to some uncertainty over US healthcare policy as the new administration arrives in Washington, and partly to sector rotation, with ‘defensive’/‘boring’ sectors having underperformed over the
We continue to like the healthcare industry’s high barriers to entry, economic resilience and the potential for growth thanks to innovation and demographics. We also like the sector’s asset-light nature (these are companies for which intangible assets such as research expertise are key).
Price scrutiny will remain an issue over coming years in the pharmaceutical sector (as it has over the last few years), but in our view innovative companies providing therapies that help improve patient outcomes and reduce costs for global healthcare systems are well placed.
We have spent some considerable time on the sector over recent weeks as valuations have become more attractive relative to other areas of the market. This has resulted in us broadening out our healthcare exposure with the introduction of new positions in Novartis and Smith and Nephew**. Both companies very much ‘tick our boxes’ in terms of their strong, diversified franchises and asset-light, cash generative business models. We initiated these positions on starting dividend yields of 3.7% and 2.3% respectively, and in our view the potential for long-term dividend growth at both companies is attractive.
In terms of existing holdings, Johnson and Johnson performed well in 2016 with strong free cash flow and a dividend increase of +7%. GlaxoSmithKline and Astrazeneca had more difficult years, as they deal with falling sales from some key legacy products. We continue to view the long-term prospects for both businesses as good, but the impact of restructuring costs on current free cash flow means these companies are (quite rightly) not growing their dividends***.
Elsewhere In The Portfolio
Elsewhere there have been some good updates from several of the fund’s smaller holdings such as Page Group, Burberry, Victrex, WS Atkins and Paypoint. All of the above continue to generate healthy free cash flow and have net cash balance sheets, despite having faced very mixed end
markets over the last year or two. This bodes well for future dividends, and several of these companies (Victrex, Page Group and Paypoint) also have policies to pay special dividends from time to time when cash positions begin to pile up.
Quality, Resilience, Value
In summary, we are encouraged by the progress portfolio holdings have made,and future growth potential. However, the wider economic and market outlook remains by no means straightforward. Structural deflationary pressures remain significant, with global debt levels
still very high. Meanwhile rapid innovation and political change are creating challenges for corporates, as well as opportunities****. It should also be noted that valuations aren’t generally asattractive as they were four or five years ago.
With all these considerations in mind we will aim - as normal - to strike an appropriate balance in the Evenlode portfolio between quality, resilience and value as 2017 progresses.
22nd February 2017
Please note, these views represent the personal opinions of Hugh Yarrow as at 22nd February 2017 and do not constitute investment advice.
*Interestingly, a recent McKinsey study had a go at quantifying some key traits of long-termism with interesting results. It’s worth a read: Measuring the Economic Impact of Short-Termism by Dominic Barton,James Manyika, Tim Koller, Robert Palter, Jonathan Godsall, and Josh Zoffer (http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/long-term-capitalism/wherecompanies-with-a-long-term-view-outperform-their-peers)
**Both have been Evenlode holdings in the past.
***As with Diageo, it was encouraging to see a much improved free cash flow performance from Glaxosmithline in thesecond half of 2016 as restructuring costs from the Novartis transaction begin to fade away.
****I discussed the challenges and opportunities that innovation is creating in my April 2016 investment view ‘Disruption’ (http://evenlode.wiseinvestment.co.uk/news/evenlode-investment-view-april-2016). In terms of political challenges, there was some initial discussion on possible US policy changes during the results season, but much is still conjecture at this point. In general, trade tariffs would be negative for companies exporting into the US (though most companies in the fund that sell products in the US market have US manufacturing facilities too). For the fund’s US holdings reductions in the corporate income or repatriation tax rate would be clear positives. A capital repatriation tax holiday would be particularly positive for Microsoft and might lead to a special dividend, given most of its c$100bn cash position is currently sitting in overseas bank accounts. | <urn:uuid:15646651-0e27-4929-96e6-630e35a676b2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://evenlodeinvestment.com/news/evenlode-investment-view-february-2017 | 2024-04-18T15:01:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.957935 | 2,389 |
For the pilot year of 2013-2014, 850 students from five middle schools participated in the BHS program from across the county.
We congratulate the following students and schools for participation in this project and for helping preserve Bartow history.
The following students are named 2013-2014 Bartow History Scholars
South Central Middle School
Adairsville Middle School
Excel Christian Academy
Cassville Middle School
Shawn dela Cruz
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Before moving to Seattle, I had never heard of the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington. Never heard of Orcas, Shaw, Lopez, the titular San Juan Island, or any of the other smaller islets making up the archipelago. Yet, at high tide, the San Juan archipelago numbers over 400 islands with almost 500 miles of shoreline.
These islands are true natural wonders with dense forests, mountains, state parks, vibrant wildlife, and amazingly rich waters perfect for catching seafood and harvesting shellfish. In hindsight, it seems shocking that these oases aren’t more widely known. While they’re frequently touristed, they mostly remain a secret among natives to the Pacific Northwest. Let’s remedy that and learn more about the wonderful paradise that is Orcas, the largest of the San Juan Islands.
Dotting the Salish Sea
I’ve been lucky to visit Orcas Island three times within the past couple years, experiencing the quiet of the island towns and the community spirit. From Seattle, you can drive north to Anacortes and take an hour-long ferry ride to Orcas Village. However, the quickest and most scenic way to reach Orcas is by seaplane.
You lift off from tranquil Lake Union in the center of Seattle, and fly high above the downtown skyscrapers toward Puget Sound and the Salish Sea. On clear days, you may even have a good view of snowcapped Mt. Rainier to the southeast or Mt. Baker to the northeast. As you fly, you take in views of the far off Cascade Mountains and Olympic Mountains to the east and west. And below, blue waves of the Salish Sea. When you grow nearer to the San Juan archipelago, you see 400 islands sprinkling the sea. Of those many hundreds, 128 islands have been named, with many sounding like they’ve come from Stevenson’s Treasure Island, like Deadman, Rum, and Skull Island. The largest island by far is horseshoe-shaped Orcas, with nearly 60 square miles of land. As your seaplane begins to descend, you take in Turtleback Mountain and Mt. Constitution rising high at opposite ends of the island. You touch down, step onto the dock, and take in the hushed sounds of Orcas for the first time.
With fewer than 6,000 people living on the island’s 60 square miles, the majority of Orcas is devoted to pristine forests and shoreline contoured by curving madrona trees. Natural wonders of the island are unparalleled. Moran State Park is home to Mt. Constitution, the highest point on the island at 2,409 feet. You can either hike up or drive to the top of the mountain, and climb the few stairs of the stone observation tower to take in panoramic views. Mountain lakes are perfect for swimming or kayaking, bays good for boating, hundreds of hiking paths ideal for exploring the variety of environments on Orcas, from wetlands to evergreen forests.
It would be a mistake to leave out Orcas Island’s abundant wildlife and marine life, including plumes of moon jellyfish, soaring bald eagles, sea lions, and evasive orca whales. The sea, its animals, and its bounty is deeply tied to Orcas’ history, cuisine, and culture. In fact, the impact of the sea and seafood is probably Orcas Island’s most defining feature today.
A history of Island Life
The island’s name doesn’t come from the Orca whale pods that swim around the island year-round. Instead, the name Orcas comes from an abbreviation of Horcasitas or Juan Vicente de Güemes Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo, the Viceroy of Mexico who ordered an exploration of the Pacific Northwest in 1791.
However, human life on Orcas didn’t begin in the late 1700s. Orcas has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years, notably by the Lummi tribe. Along with other Straits Salish Peoples, the Lummi tribe called the island home for thousands of years, living off the island’s large elk and deer, as well as its plentiful salmon and shellfish.
The second group of settlers were Mexican explorers, followed by British and American trappers in the 1850s. These early American settlers developed the island’s first large industry — lime kilns. Natural limestone outcrops are found throughout the island and were mined to make products like cement. This industry led to the creation of many towns and villages on Orcas Island, bringing opportunity for new settlers and their families. To feed these incoming populations, though still relatively small, some portions of the island were cleared of trees to create land suitable for agriculture.
Today, Eastsound is the largest and most populated town on Orcas, full of craft shops, an amazing bookstore, and seafood-heavy restaurants. Other towns and hamlets include Orcas Village, West Sound, Deer Harbor, Rosario, Olga, and Doe Bay. There are also several former settlements from Orcas’ past lime kiln days, those being the towns of Ocean, Newhall, and Dolphin Bay. Much of the land that was cleared for agriculture is still used for farming on the island, and this has led to rich produce and a culture in love with farm-to-table meals and restaurants.
Now that the days of extensive lime mining on the island are over, it has given rise to new sustainable shellfish farming and fishing and this has become a focus of the island and a draw for visitors. Several families on the island have been harvesting shellfish, like Pacific oysters, Manila clams, and Mediterranean mussels, for decades. It’s an amazing experience to sit down at one of the gourmet restaurants in Eastsound and order Pacific oysters that were harvested 100 feet down the road in Ship Bay. This is something any Pacific Northwesterner should enjoy, but it’s also worth traveling the world to experience. | <urn:uuid:d5203105-b442-46ef-8187-f4efe06b5641> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://experi.com/journal/orcas-island-seafood-pacific-northwest-paradise/ | 2024-04-18T13:56:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.950828 | 1,255 |
When it comes to wines from Puglia, Italy’s heel region, the reigning varietals are fruit forward and red. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of variety and value, too. Puglia is where you can find some of the best quality wines made from rare grape varieties at highly competitive pricing. Known for its dry, sunny, Mediterranean climate that is perfect for olive growing, Puglia’s fertile lands are also ideal for grape vines, while sea breezes help in moderating the temperatures for the vineyards. For more than 2,000 years, grapevines have thrived in the region, with the most noteworthy varieties being dark-skinned grapes like the Negroamaro and Primitivo. We adore the full-bodied, earthy, deep-red wines from Puglia and the citrusy, mineral white ones as well. Read on to learn about five Puglia wines we love and some of the delicious local dishes that pair well with them.
Salice Salentino Rosso
Don’t let the word “value” stop you from trying and enjoying Salice Salentino Rosso. The generally low price tag of this red wine is not a reflection on its quality or complexity. In fact, Salice Salentino is one of the most popular wines from Puglia and is widely available. It’s named after the Salento Peninsula, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the diverse clay-limestone soils and dry climate produce high-quality wines.
Salice Salentino is made almost entirely from the Negroamaro grape (or else blended with Malvasia Nera), which has been grown in the region since the sixth century B.C. Negroamaro means “black bitter” in Italian, and as you might expect, Salice Salentino is full-bodied, dry, and mostly deep in color with a rim of ruby. Plum and raspberry flavors mix with notes of cinnamon and anise, creating a fruit-forward, rugged wine. We think it’s so beloved because of its long history in the region, but also because of its balance — not too acidic or tannic. Salice Salentino Rosso received its DOC status in 1976, and those rules and regulations were modified in 1990 and 2010 to allow for white (Salice Salentino Bianco) and rosé (Salice Salentino Rosato) wines, although the vast majority of Salice Salentino produced is still red.
Primitivo di Manduria
Desiring dark, fruit-flavored wine? Look no further than Puglia’s Primitivo di Manduria. Tasting of blueberries, blackberries, and ripe figs, Primitivo di Manduria is another full-bodied, dark red wine that pairs perfectly with the rich dishes of Southern Italy (think Puglian spit-roasted lamb). As for its moniker, Primitivo di Manduria gets its name because the Primitivo grapes ripen and gain a lot of sugar early in the season, therefore needing a premature harvest and creating robust and naturally sweet wines. From Italian, Primitivo literally translates to “early one.” While there are many wines made with the Primitivo grapes, the Primitivo di Manduria DOC is made entirely with Primitivo grapes and isn’t a blend. Be warned because this luscious red has an especially high alcohol by volume percentage of 14–16 percent.
Fun fact: Recent DNA research has discovered a genetic link between the Primitivo grape, the Californian Zinfindel, and the Croatian Crljenak Kasteljanski.
While Puglia is most known for its red wines, there are plenty of white varietals worth exploring — like Verdeca! Not to be confused with the Tuscan Verdea variety, Verdeca is a somewhat rare white grape grown almost entirely in the Puglia region. It’s commonly utilized in vermouth production because of its neutral flavor, also it can also lean toward the herbal. Outside of vermouth, its commonly found in Pugliese blends like in the wines of the Locorotondo DOC, Martina Franca DOC, and Bianco d’Alessano. The Verdeca grape produces a wine with high acidity, minerality, citrus notes of pineapple and bergamot, as well as vegetal notes. Because of its bright characteristics and acidity, Verdeca wines are best paired with light cheeses and seafood of the region like clams and calamari.
Fun fact: José Vouillamoz, the acclaimed ampelographer (someone who studies and classifies the origin and parentage of grape varieties) believes Verdeca grapes may be the same as the Greek Lagorthi grape.
We’d be hard-pressed to choose between Verdeca and Fiano for our favorite white wine from Puglia because they’re so different. Our advice, try both. Fiano is a white-wine grape variety mostly used to make varietal wine. Fiano grapes are a little nutty and a little floral, but also have notes of fruity pineapple, honey, and some spice. Grown in the Campania and Puglia regions, Fiano vines love volcanic soils and easily take on the particular flavors of their terroir, sometimes leaning toward the mineral, sometimes toward the nutty. The traditional name of the Fiano grape is “Vitis apiana,” meaning “the vine beloved of bees” in Latin, and this is because its sweetness often attracts bees. The history of Fiano grapes in these regions is long, with the first mention of the grape dating back to the 13th century. Most of the Fiano vines were lost in the 19th century when the phylloxera crisis destroyed many vineyards in Europe, but thankfully, this grape variety was rediscovered and championed in the 1970s.
Uva di Troia wines
Uva di Troia, Nero di Troia, Sumarello, Troiano — if you can believe it, these are all names for the same grape. Found only in Puglia, Uva di Troia is an ancient grape (hence the many historical names it has gone by) that is purple-skinned. This variety is named after the town of Troia in Puglia, and it produces large, thick-skinned clusters of grapes. Wines made from Uva di Troia grapes are structured and tannic due to the thick skins of the grapes. When tasting these full-bodied wines, take note of the dark berry flavors, like cherry and raspberry, as well as more complex notes of licorice. Uva di Troia can be found in both single-varietal wines and blends, most often in combination with Sangiovese, Bombino Nero, and Montepulciano grapes. Uva di Troia grapes are rarely grown outside of Puglia, probably because they can be so difficult to grow. These vines love the heat of the Mediterranean climate, making Puglia their perfect home. Pair a Uva di Troia wine with aged cheeses for a memorable afternoon snack. | <urn:uuid:7dcdd3a1-ac94-4cd4-8908-81d0de039f86> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://experi.com/journal/puglia-wines-we-love/ | 2024-04-18T15:05:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.942379 | 1,503 |
There’s a lot to take into consideration when you’re looking for the best MEM vs MIA dream11 team. Today, We are going to discuss MEM vs MIA Match news, MEM vs MIA fantasy Basketball prediction, and Expert data. This League is called NBA in the dream11 app.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Match Schedule:
Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat, The match will be played in FedExForum (Memphis) on 09 November 2023 at 6:30 AM.
MEM vs MIA Dream11 Prediction and Today Match Stats:
Memphis Grizzlies are placed in bottom position of Western Conference by 1 win. They won their previous match against Portland Trail Blazers by 100-112. Jaren Jackson and Desmond are the major pillars of this starting line-up. Jaren Jackson has averaged 26.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 33.8 minutes per game during that time. Desmond Bane is averaging 26.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 35.0 minutes per game this year. Marcus Smart is averaging 2.7 steals per contest.
J. Konchar will be sidelined.
Miami Heat are placed in 10th position of Eastern Conference by 3 win. They won their previous match against Los Angeles Lakers by 108-107. Bam Adebayo has scored at least 20 points in four of his six appearances and he is standerd player has a great potential in it. Jimmy Butler will be GTD dut to injury. Tyler Herro is averaging 25.8 points, 5.7 boards, 5.0 assists, 3.8 three-pointers and 1.2 steals while shooting 45.1 percent from deep and 45.3 percent overall from the field through six games.
C. Martin, N. Jovic and Jamal Cain are out for this game.
Important Points To Look Out:
Most Ownership Player? (Most selected players by Users)
Jaren Jackson, Desmond Bane, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler
Who is out?
X. Tillman, D. Rose, Ja Morant, B. Clarke, C. Martin, N. Jovic and Jamal Cain
MEM vs MIA Probable Lineup:
Memphis Grizzlies Lineup:
Marcus Smart PG/SG
Desmond Bane SG
Ziaire Williams SF
Jaren Jackson PF/C
Bismack Biyombo C
Possible Bench Players
Luke Kennard SG
Santi Aldama PF
David Roddy SF/PF
Miami Heat Lineup:
Kyle Lowry PG
Tyler Herro PG/SG
Jimmy Butler SF/PF
Haywood Highsmith PF
Bam Adebayo C
Possible Bench Players
Josh Richardson SG
Duncan Robinson PF
Jaime Jaquez SF
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MEM vs MIA Dream11 SP & PP Choice:
The players are rated highly. So, they come in handy at any time.
SP & PP: Jaren Jackson, Desmond Bane, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler
Grand League Picks: Marcus Smart, Tyler Herro
MEM vs MIA Dream11 Team for Small Leagues:
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Wages are the amount of money paid to employees in exchange for their work or services. The level of wages can vary depending on a range of factors. These factors can include economic conditions, industry, education and experience, and geographic location. Understanding these factors is important for employees, employers, and policymakers.
Economic Conditions Which affects level of wages:
One of the most significant factors that influence wages is the state of the economy. In a strong economy with low unemployment, employers may struggle to find qualified workers and may need to offer higher wages to attract and retain them. In contrast, in a weak economy with high unemployment, job seekers may be more willing to accept lower wages. Additionally, inflation can impact wages. Inflation can reduce the purchasing power of wages, making them worth less over time.
Different industries can offer varying levels of wages. Certain industries may have a higher demand for skilled workers and offer higher wages as a result. For example, healthcare, technology, and finance are industries that typically offer higher wages. Additionally, industries that require physical labour or pose a greater risk to workers, such as mining or construction, may also offer higher wages to compensate for these factors.
Education and Experience:
Education and experience can play a significant role in determining wages. In general, individuals with higher levels of education tend to earn higher wages. Additionally, individuals with more work experience may be able to negotiate higher wages. This is particularly true in industries that value specialized skills and expertise.
Geographic location can also impact the level of wages. The cost of living can vary greatly from one area to another, which can affect the amount of money needed to maintain a certain standard of living. For example, wages may be higher in urban areas where the cost of living is typically higher. Additionally, certain regions may have a higher demand for certain skills, which can drive up wages in those industries.
In conclusion, there are many factors that can influence the level of wages. Economic conditions, industry, education and experience, and geographic location can all play a role. Understanding these factors can help employees negotiate better wages, employers attract and retain talent, and policymakers develop effective labour policies.
FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE THE LEVEL OF WAGES
Factors which directly affect or influence the rate of unemployment and wages are listed in the following order
- Productivity: The higher the id production, the higher the level of wages and salaries, while the lower the level of production, the lower the level of wages.
- Inflation: Inflation can induce the employer to demand an increase in the level of wages.
- Rising income: The rising incomes in key sectors of the economy (e.g. the public sector) can lead to a general increase in wage limits.
For example, the federal government raised the minimum salary of federal workers to 6 7,500 and all other employers too had to adjust wages and salaries upwards.
- Demand for and supply of labour: If the aggregate demand for labour is low, there is a tendency for the level of wages to fall but if the aggregate demand for labour is high, the level of wages would rise.
- Effectiveness of trade unions: Activities of trade unions through bargaining power can lead to increased wage levels.
- Technical changes: Technical changes such as improved and more effective processes of production will lead to an increase in productivity and ultimately higher wage rates
- Quality of labour: The quality of labour in terms of skills or training determines (the level of wages or salary attracted. Highly educated and professional workers attract higher levels of wages than skilled workers.
- Condition of the economy: When the economy is buoyant, workers enjoy high levels of wages, but when the economy is in recession, wages and salary levels fall.
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Constipation is pretty common but often ignored. It's like your body's plumbing getting clogged. When you're constipated, bathroom trips become rare and difficult. Imagine trying to push a rock through a hose – it's tough and uncomfortable. Your poop turns hard and lumpy, and you might still feel unfinished after going. This can lead to a bloated, painful belly, a lack of appetite, and even nausea. In severe cases, you might experience pain or bleeding down there, or just feel tired and grumpy. Surprisingly, it can even cause back pain. Recognizing these signs is key to fixing the problem and getting things moving again.
Foods That Cause Constipation
Ever feel like your belly's not happy with you? That could be constipation, which is when it's tough to go to the bathroom. Sometimes, what we eat is the reason. Here's a deeper dive into 10 everyday foods that might be causing this uncomfortable problem.
Fact: About 65% of the global population has a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy, which can exacerbate digestive issues like constipation when consuming dairy products.
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Expanding Service and Building New Relationships
Lincoln, Neb. — FACTS Management Company, a subsidiary of Nelnet, Inc., of Lincoln, NE, will begin providing tuition management and other financial services to the Diocese of Camden, NJ, starting with the 2013–14 school year. FACTS will begin managing the diocese’s grants and financial aid assessments in the 2014–15 year.
The Diocese of Camden has 40 schools, including 10 high schools, and serves over 12,000 students in the diocese. FACTS Management Company is the nation’s leading provider of financial services to nearly 6,500 private and faith-based schools and more than one million families, including more than 2,000 Catholic schools in more than 100 dioceses.
“We are looking forward to using FACTS Management’s exceptional suite of tuition management services,” said Nicholas Regina, executive director of Catholic Schools for the Camden diocese. “FACTS has served Catholic schools for decades, and we are excited to partner with them.”
Expanding FACTS’ Partnership with Catholic Schools
Jim Owens, FACTS National Sales Manager, said, “We’re pleased to enter into this new relationship with the Diocese of Camden. This is the latest in a series of important steps in recent years to expand and strengthen FACTS’ long-time partnership with Catholic dioceses and schools across the country.”
FACTS provides private and faith-based schools with such services as tuition management, payment processing, financial aid assessment and online donor management. FACTS is the most widely used service nationwide, serving thousands of Catholic schools. In addition to the Diocese of Camden’s recent agreement with FACTS, the (Arch) Dioceses of Orlando, Wheeling-Charleston, Atlanta, Dallas, Baltimore, Birmingham, Santa Fe and more have made FACTS their exclusive provider. FACTS is a Platinum Partner with the National Catholic Education Association.
Owens said several things draw schools to FACTS Management including its industry-leading technology, reputation for doing business the right way and the enthusiastic testimonials of so many schools that have saved money, reduced paperwork and minimized administrative headaches by using FACTS’ products and services.
About FACTS Management Company
FACTS, factsmgt.com, a division of Nelnet, Inc., of Lincoln, NE, is committed to making educational dreams possible for families and students, as well as enhancing the financial stability and affordability of educational institutions. FACTS serves more than one million families at nearly 6,500 schools and manages $4.9 billion in tuition funds annually. FACTS offers a comprehensive suite of services including tuition management, payment administration and processing, financial needs assessment and fundraising solutions.
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Yes, individual modules can be placed back into the original box in the configuration that they arrived in for longer term storage. This includes modules that are originally packaged upside-down.
However, all individual modules that are packaged inside each box are designed to be free-standing and can therefore be stored separately in fridges or freezers in an upright position. This is the safest option to avoid any potential volume loss when stored long term.
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Livestock farmers within Nairobi and its environs are set to benefit from a free farmers field day organized by the Kenya Animal and Genetics Resource Center s in Lower Kabete, Nairobi County on 29th November, 2017 at 9.00 a.m. The theme of the field day will be enhancing livestock productivity through modern technologies in animal genetics for food security and national development and will be graced by agriculture Cabinet Secretary Willy Bett.
Limited on-farm and off-farm processing of agricultural produce has translated to low prices, fewer job opportunities and eventually low income for farmers. This can be attributed to the challenge of inadequate adoption of new technologies and innovations, managerial and technical skills to effectively establish and manage viable agribusinesses.
KAGRC livestock expert, Eliud Mwangi holding an artificial vagina used to collect semen from bulls at the 2017 Nairobi International Trade Fair
KAGRC advices farmers on how to rear breeding bulls for provision of high quality disease free semen to meet the national demand for export, they will also train farmers on semen collection, semen production and distribution, semen storage and training of agents to work on their behalf.
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According to KAGRC Livestock expert Mwangi Eliud, farmers need to develop a dynamic and competitive agribusiness which requires not only enhanced technical and managerial skills but also greater marketing orientation and networking; better market information and better linkages with service providers.
Smallholder dairy production in Kenya accounts for over 70% of the total milk production and supports more than 600,000 smallholder dairy farmers.
What will be done?
Smallholder farmers will be taught on the need to develop business plans with the assistance of agricultural extension officers to guide their projects to successful implementation. Business planning is important to a beginner farmer as it helps them plan for the economic sustainability of a new farm enterprise.
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Many farmers in rural areas do not have the most up-to-date information on how to manage their animals efficiently and economically. Improving their knowledge of new techniques and technologies, in addition to providing them with any physical resources necessary for implementation, can dramatically increase the farmers’ level of productivity
Educating farmers’ leads to increased local food availability, increased farmer income and increased sustainability of agricultural practices.
Farmers need to form smallholder groups in order to maximize the power of numbers in input and output acquisition and in marketing their produce.
With all the above to be done, farmers will thus be assured of better management of their farms so as to increase productivity, earn more income and ensure their animals are well taken care of. | <urn:uuid:0c4ffbf6-0fa7-4102-8199-4ee1c128c297> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://farmbizafrica.com/farmers-field-day-set-for-29th-november-in-kabete/ | 2024-04-18T13:10:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.923174 | 561 |
Toyota Hilux IV with wooden rear tipper typical of Portugal.
– Modification of the engine sound for the sound of the D4D (the Toyota Hilux engine)
In Portugal, pick-ups and pick-up vans are largely modified with wooden bodies, it is very popular there and it does not matter the make and model of the pickup or van everything goes, but the most Popular remains the Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi L200 and the Bedford KB (former English brand subsidiary of the English manufacturer Vauxhall which disappeared in 1986), and widely used by craftsmen and farmers or even individuals. it’s 100% Portuguese you won’t see this kind of car anywhere else 🇵🇹.
-interactive control for the dumpster
-choice in the shop between 2 Portuguese plates (2005-2020 plate or current plate) or the configurable Farming plate | <urn:uuid:1b4f025b-5ea8-4ea3-805b-bb11f586282f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://farmingsimulator.net/toyota-hilux-iv-v-1-0-2/ | 2024-04-18T13:40:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.884803 | 190 |
Celine Dion looked regal on the red carpet of the Beauty and the Beast World Premiere in LA dressed in a Christian Siriano Pre-Fall 2017 Gown:
The soft blue high-neck, long-sleeve gown features a large bow detail on the shoulder of the dress.
Obsessed! The styling is impeccable. With a dress that is simple yet bold, the hair and light accessories worked perfectly.
What do you think? Are you loving Celine Dion’s Christian Siriano gown? | <urn:uuid:8f109599-4629-4f65-85d2-2bf2bd6da129> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://fashionbombdaily.com/hot-hmm-celine-dions-beauty-beast-premiere-christian-siriano-pre-fall-2017-gown/ | 2024-04-18T13:29:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.886223 | 105 |
Do people around you support what you’re doing in your business?
In this video, I tell you the story of a designer who had “issues” with her husband. He feels she needs to “get things going” faster and she’s worried he’ll pull the plug on her business if she doesn’t start creating more income.
The problem is that there’s no clear definition of success between her and her spouse. What exactly does “get things going” mean?
- Is it a sales goal?
- A number of wholesale accounts?
- Press exposure?
How will you ever know if you’re doing well if you don’t define exactly what that means? You don’t want to have the constant feeling of “not enough-ness”. And yes, that’s the technical term. We all want support from the people around us.
Starting a new clothing or accessories line can cause a strain on any relationship. Check out the video to get some tips to handle this startup stress.
What do you think? Has there been a time when you didn’t feel supported in your business? How did you handle it? Let me know in the comments below!
Thanks for watching and reading,
P.S. If you’re looking for support , you should run, not walk, to check out my Momentum Group. It exists to help you connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs, stay accountable, and have a place to turn for questions. Designer feedback has been 100$ positive on this program! Check it out here: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/momentum/ | <urn:uuid:8f758cd1-ae80-44e2-ae75-0626a27898fb> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://fashionbrainacademy.com/get-support-for-your-fashion-business/ | 2024-04-18T13:56:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.948653 | 357 |
For over forty years, Joseph Bruchac has been creating literature and music that reflect his indigenous heritage and traditions. He is a proud Nulhegan Abenaki citizen and respected elder among his people. Although his American Indian heritage is only one part of an ethnic background that includes Slovak and English blood, those Native roots are the ones by which he has been most nourished. He continues to work extensively in projects involving the preservation of Abenaki culture, language and traditional Native skills. His son James—author, storyteller, cultural and wilderness educator—will join him this year. | <urn:uuid:6df5a2ba-b7ec-4332-a588-1c5ada11b73c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://festival.oldsongs.org/event/the-storytelling-stone-sharing-traditional-native-american-stories-with-james-and-joseph-bruchac/ | 2024-04-18T13:39:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.981911 | 121 |
Sonali grinds masalas/spices on stone venting out her frustration. She cries that she always supported Bhavani, but Bhavani ordered her to grind masalas. She blames Sai for her situation and yells at Omkar for not supporting her. Sai walks to her read for pooja and asks if she needs her help. Sonali yells at her and pushes her away. Sai is about to fall when Bhavani holds her on time and scolds Sonali. Whole family gathers. Sai says Sonali didn’t push her away, but she stumbled due to weakness.
Sonali says she didn’t push Sai purposefully, Sai argued with her and provoked her. She reminds that Sai troubled them a lot before. Bhavani Sai is always punished for her mistakes, so even Sonali will bear punishment and will not rest until she grinds all masalas. Sai feels weak and stumbles again. Bhavani makes Sai sit and orders her to rest. Pakhi thinks Sai’s drama started again. Sonali grinds masalas angrily.
Bhavani gives her ginger and reminds how she forced Sai to grind ginger during last year’s mahabhoj and how she humiliated her. Sonali says most of the family members here humiliated Sai. Omkar backs her and they both yell at Sai. Sai tries to stop them. Omkar warns her not to interfere as she is not their family member. Shivani says Sai is their family member. Ninad warns Omkar to dare not insult his bahu and as Shivani said, Sai is also part of their family.
Omkar continues his rude behavior and says Sai will break their house one day. Shivani asks why he is always rude with Sai. He asks if he should perform her aarti else and says because of Sai, Bhavani insulted Sonali. Sonali says let it be as Sai is an orphan and cannot understand family values, its good that her Aaba is not alive to see this day, etc. Sai starts crying and tries to leave. Samrat stops her and asks who called Sai as orphan, he is Sai’s brother and nobody should dare to call his sister as an orphan. Mohit says he is Sai’s younger brother and a girl who has 2 brothers cannot be orphan.
Virat enters and says he is Sai’s, then remembering Ashwini’s decision says he will support Sai always. Ashwini says she is Sai’s mother. Bhavani says she is Sai’s kaku/aunt. Ninad says he is Sai’s baba/father and until he is alive, nobody should call her orphan. Shivani says she looks Sai’s younger sister, but she is Sai’s bua/aunt. Mansi says she is Sai’s elder bua. Devi says she is Sai’s tai/elder sister and they are all Sai’s family. Sai rejoices seeing that. Mansi confronts Sonali that she herself is a mother and shouldn’t speak ill. Omkar confronts Mansi. Bhavani warns him to shut up or else she will give him some task. Sonali says today they realized their value in this house.
Sunny with Pulkit enters chanting Ganapati Bappa Morya. Devi gets happy seeing her. Vaishali walks in and greets Bhavani. Bhavani greets her back. Vaishali says She can feel a pleasant smell. Bhavani says all Chavan bahus are preparing mahabhoj and signals Sonali to continue her work. Sonali angrily crushes ginger and hits her finger. Pakhi rushes to her rescue and applies turmeric on her wound. Bhavani remembers Pakhi humiliating Sai last year when she got injured similarly and orders Pakhi to grind remaining masalas. Pakhi says she needs to do other pooja arrangements as she and Samrat are performing aarti today. Bhavani says Sai and Virat will perform today’s aarti as Sai has to thank Bappa for treating her. Sai says if anyone doesn’t have any objection, she will perform aarti. Bhavani asks nobody will. Pakhi feels dejected.
Precap: Sai tells Virat that Bhavani asked them to stay in separate rooms, but husband and wife stay in same room as per his bestfriend Pakhi. She asks how are they related now. Pakhi sprinkles pooja water on them uninformed.
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Nordland Visual Theatre
Nordland Visual Theatre plays a key role in developing and promoting visual theatre in Norway. The theatre creates productions ranging from traditional puppet theatre to cross-over productions merging elements from the visual arts, theatre, mime, dance and multi-media. This is done in collaboration with puppeteers, actors, directors, stage designers, composers and artists from all over the world.
Nordland Visual Theatre was founded in 1991 and is funded by Nordland County, the municipality of Vestvågøy and Arts Council Norway. Each summer Nordland Visual Theatre participates in organising Stamsund Theatre Festival.
Stamsund in Lofoten
You will find Nordland Visual Theatre in the arctic, in one of Norway’s most spectacular landscapes – the Lofoten islands. Here the theatre is located in the small fishing community of Stamsund, in the middle of the dominating fishing industries and cultural institutions. It is housed in a building with two stages, workshops, offices and its own guest accomodation.
The coastal express boat calls at Stamsund twice daily (northbound and southbound). The municipal centre of Leknes is only a 15-minute drive away. Here one can find a diversity of shops, an off-licence, cinema, restaurants and airport. There are several daily bus shuttles between Stamsund and Leknes. A car rental is also located in Stamsund.
One of the Visual Theatre's closest neighbours is Stamsund's social centre, Skjærbrygga, which houses a pub and restaurant. We are located in the midst of easily accessible, stunningly beautiful natural surroundings with abundant opportunities for mountain hikes, skiing trips and fishing excursions at sea or in local rivers and lakes. Also located in Stamsund is a alpine ski resort with a 1700-meter descent and a great view from the summit.
A bit about the teatre building.
Nordland Visual Theatre is housed in a building that contains all of the technical and administrative facilities for the theatre's operation. Everything needed for production and the practical daily operation is located under the same roof, making the theatre ideal for working productively and undisturbed during a concentrated project period. Many people find that Stamsund and Lofoten have a quiet peacefulness that is difficult to find in the large urban centres where theatres and theatrical personnel normally work, and this stimulates and promotes an extra zeal to work creatively.
Vistors and workers are lodged in apartments rented by the theatre. The apartments is pleasantly furnished, nad has three or four bedrooms, a living room/ kitchen and bathroom. The apartments and the theatre are equipped with WiFi.
Nordland Visual Theatre's offices and conference room are located on the first and second storeys. Also located here is a sauna and bathroom that may be used by all guests of the theatre.
Visual Theatre's peaceful library (with an open fireplace) also serves as a meeting room and office for guests. The theatre has WiFi and is well-equipped with printers and copying machines.
The sewing room is light and spacious and provides ideal conditions for all textile and costume work. It is equipped with most of the necessary tools and accessories and has a limited selection of textiles. Our sewing assistants will gladly assist with any major or minor sewing projects for productions.
The puppet workshop is located adjacent to the sewing room. It is a spacious and brightlroom in which all manner of creations can come to life.
Nordland Visual Theatre has a fully equipped kitchen that also serves as a lunchroom and is of course available in the evenings as well.
As an extension to the kitchen, there is a laundry available, and on the second storey there is a clothes-drying room.
The Audience Level
All activities involving audiences are on the ground floor.
Visual Theatre's Large Hall is a «black box» 9.6 x 9.3 x 5.5 m. (w d h). We have most required sound and lighting equipment, and during performances we normally install amphitheatre seating for the audience. We have several seating arrangements. The largest of these accommodates about 90 spectators.
Adjoining the Large Hall we have a storeroom/workshop for sound and lighting equipment, with tools and facilities for repairing and adjusting electrically wired accessories.
Our Small Theatre Hall is most often used for rehearsals and storage. The hall is a «black box» measuring 9.2 x 5.7 x 2.8 m. One of the short walls is mirrored. The hall has several large windows that can be blinded. In addition to being an rehearsal room, the Small Theatre Hall has been used on several occasions for opening night parties.
Between the performance halls is the public foyer. The foyer is naturally equipped with a chandelier, piano and bar, and it is used as a theatre café preceding performances.
Most of Nordland Visual Theatre's technical rooms are located in the bottom storey.
The actors' dressing rooms are located in the bottom storey.
Here one can find almost everything - and everyone... In all, there are three storage rooms on the cellar level. In the stage properties storeroom are props, earlier used figures, masks, costumes, etc. (also called the mouldy room). In the props room are sections of sets, masking walls, etc. Farthest inside is the storage room for various audience platforms, rigging elements (also called the champagne room).
Perhaps not a full size painting workshop - but the room does contain most of the items that one needs.
Carpentry Workshop and welding shop
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180Protocol: Confidential Cloud Computing with Decentralized Storage
The largest barrier to Web3 enterprise and broader adoption of blockchain technology is the risk of exploitation of sensitive data; either the risk of data leakage, its use to disadvantage the owner commercially, or the risk that its inherent value is captured by an actor other than its owner. The result is an enormous amount of trapped value.
A solution to this problem is 180Protocol, a modular software protocol offering confidential computing for the cloud and building the infrastructure for private Data Unions. A Data Union is a collaboration between data providers to aggregate data for specific commercial goals. Private Data Unions mobilize data ensuring privacy via confidential computing and rewards, including via token enabled networks.
180Protocol offers a modular toolkit enabling customizable solutions and the strategic adoption of decentralized technologies. With 180Protocol’s technology, users can unlock market intelligence via sensitive data on which the future of enterprise can be built. For example, decentralized B2B or B2C marketplaces can leverage these enhanced insights enabling more opportunity and greater value potential for the benefit of all.
The 180Protocol Story
The project was spun out of University of Cambridge, a lead investor in the team, as a fintech business. Having operated as a Fintech for 2 years, 180Protocol was designed to solve the problems encountered, specifically the challenge of obtaining sensitive client data. Since then, the project’s GitHub has seen steady engagement since launch with many clones from its repo on a weekly basis.
The team behind 180Protocol has taken part in various accelerators including F10, Outlier Ventures Base Camp and Ascent Programs. It is also a part of R3’s corporate development program. 180Protocol has partnerships/key relationships with BrightUnion, a crypto insurance firm; Chainstack, an infrastructure provider and partner; Anjuna, for confidential computing; and R3, as blockchain and confidential technology. Additionally, the team is supported by Bond180 as tech providers to 180Protocol.
The principal motivation for 180Protocol’s use of Filecoin and IPFS is to diminish absolute reliance on incumbent centralized storage providers for its clients. Having a decentralized storage solution that guarantees persistence and availability is of value as the adoption of decentralized technologies accelerates.
Furthermore, with the upcoming Filecoin VM, 180Protocol can program smart contracts that make storage deals more efficient and economical for Union members. 180Protocol’s involvement with Filecoin is an opportunity to introduce confidential computing into the ecosystem. While still early in our integration process, 180Protocol has expansive plans to leverage the programmability of Filecoin’s VM and unique primitives to power:
- Verifiable storage of inputs and outputs from data unions;
- A rewards engine to calculate appropriate incentivisation for sharing of sensitive data sets;
- The formation of a Data DAO leveraging the upcoming Filecoin VM.
The Road Ahead
180Protocol launched the alpha version of the AggregatorSDK in January this year. The AggregatorSDK allows developers to quickly build private data unions and leverage confidential computing to aggregate and transform private data sets as well as calculate rewards for data providers. The project has also launched a number of example use cases and a competition to engage its developer community.
The 180Protocol team is excited to push forward on a number of paths, including:
- Enabling Filecoin storage provider’s to use confidential computing
- Support computation on encrypted data stored on Filecoin
- Creating a sensitive data computation framework for the Filecoin ecosystem, including with FIL as the network token
- Possible creation of a native 180Token on the Filecoin VM, designed to facilitate decentralized enterprise, with a focus on B2B and B2C use cases
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FinTech Global recently explored whether there is enough accountability and transparency related to ESG. One of the common themes was the need for standardisation within how firms handle ESG processes. However, it is hard to have a level of standardisation when opinions do not always match on the importance of ESG or countries shift their priorities.
The UK is just one of many countries that has recently shifted its climate related targets. Last year, Rishi Sunak announced a significant u-turn on the government’s climate commitment by pushing back the deadlines for the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, delaying the net zero goals.
One country stuck in a constant back and forth with ESG opinions is the US. Last year, the US House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at blocking a new law allowing the consideration of climate and ESG factors by retirement plan fiduciaries. However, the movement resulted in President Biden issuing the first veto of his presidency. Following this, Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, headed an 18-state alliance aimed at banning the use of ESG considerations in state and local pension funds. This attempt to block ESG considerations followed a similar move from DeSantis in his home state, as he barred fund managers for state and local entities in the state from considering ESG factors in investment decisions.
Elsewhere, Wyoming voted down two pieces of anti-ESG legislation that would have impacted the state’s ability to invest in a range of funds, Arizona ended investigations into ESG investing practices and US Republican congressmen proposed a new legislation to restrict ESG investing in retirement funds. The constantly changing rules makes it hard for firms to know where they stand, and a standardised set of rules would give more stability to ESG.
However, despite opinions changing and new measures being implemented David Duffy, the co-founder of corporate governance education platform Corporate Governance Institute, doesn’t think the anti-ESG lobby is not having that big of an impact on the push for sustainability.
He said, “It’s true that politics has an effect on the ESG landscape, and the rhetoric alone might sway countries one way or the other to some extent. But, it’s important to distinguish rhetoric from reality. Take the US as an example: it has a persistent anti-ESG lobby. However, money continues to flow in large volumes towards ESG investments because ESG still provides a window to sustainable financial success in the decades to come.
“Some investment leaders like BlackRock are growing vocally tired of the actual term – ESG – because of how politicised it has become, but they have sustained commitments to the underlying principles, which will continue to be used as tools to measure success.”
Mark Woodward, an investor director at several ESG companies, shared a similar opinion. He said, “The impact of any political change or decision-making regarding climate policies is likely to be temporary in terms of its long-term impact on climate change. That’s just the nature of politics. But businesses’ ESG commitments and KPIs are not associated with government budgets, so there’s no need for them to be a political football.”
He continued by stating that an ideal world would see ESG become a cross-party concern due to being a multi-decade issue that cannot be resolved in a single political tenure. Unfortunately, this is not the world we live in, and different parties will have their own commitments and where they wish to budget. As a result, businesses will step in.
Unfortunately, there are always going to be varying commitments from different parties due to budgeting concerns and various other issues in play. For this reason, I believe that the green transition will be driven by private players.
“The good news is we are starting to see businesses embrace the positive impacts of ESG on their employees and culture, and the knock-on impacts of reduced risk, reduced supply chain disruption, opportunities to enter new markets and save costs. ESG is no longer being viewed as an inconvenience, it’s being embraced as a value-add. As this trend develops, private businesses will overtake the government as the driving force for the green transition. Ultimately, businesses are way more likely to fix the problem than any government.”
The importance of alliances
If governments are not going to be the main driver in a shift towards ESG, it raises the question of how important alliances among industry peers will be. With firms coming together to work towards a standard, it could help more in the industry develop their own routes towards sustainability. Woodward said, “There is an important role for peers working together to lobby for change as well as to work collaboratively with the government to accelerate progress. Take the government’s Transition Plan Taskforce, for example. This involves businesses producing transition plans and providing transparency about their business plans, from culture to reporting. Firms must engage with these structures and initiatives to maximise the impact of collaboration.”
One important alliance in the wealth management world for ESG is the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), which was established in 2001 to serve as a forum for collaboration between pension funds and asset managers on climate change issues. It later spun out from the Climate Group in 2012 to become its own legal entity. Today, the IIGCC is a European membership that aims to help the European investment community work together towards the goal of a net zero and climate resilient future by 2030. It currently boasts a membership of over 400.
One of the main roles of alliances, networks and professional groups is to offer standards and guidance to meet them. This is something that is very helpful for the ESG landscape, which often lacks a sense of standardisation across rules.
Ildiko Almasi Simsic, a social development specialist and author of What Is A Social Impact?, said, “If we look at IIGCC specifically, we see that they are trying to establish a common approach to define and report on net zero and climate resilience initiatives. They also set standards through their frameworks, tools and topics presented for capacity building. They bring in various stakeholders who have an overview of the same issue from a different perspective.”
Ronan Donohue, a financial markets consultant, echoed this. He said, “I would say it’s quite important. Industry bodies that can articulate a collective voice and provide feedback on consultations etc are essentially an efficiency helping authorities build a framework that works for all. Feedback is often confused with pushback, but, while there is a certain amount of that, the every-day experiences of participants in an ecosystem are central. We have seen equivalent voices in banking play a valuable role on arriving at post-GCC regulations.”
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Chief Bobby Greenfield served as Fire Chief beginning in 1997, serving the department for almost a decade. In 1998, Station 5 (Central Heights Rd) was opened and fully operating. Station 2 was later relocated to the current location on Royall Ave. During his time as Chief, the Ladder 1 apparatus was purchased as a replacement Aerial for the 1976 Snorkel. Our current Engine 2 was also purchased during his time. Chief Greenfield helped assist in the expansion of the department by creating new positions such as Assistant Chief of Support Services. The GFD Honor Guard was established during his time as Chief. He adopted the Committed to Life Safety slogan that is represented on all our current apparatus. | <urn:uuid:1a802420-4bce-4d6b-81fa-ef301adc206d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://fire.goldsboronc.gov/1997/01/01/chief-bobby-greenfield/ | 2024-04-18T14:07:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.994305 | 139 |
A challenging old school adventure game in the same style as classics like Maniac Mansion and Thimbleweed Park.
Evil has taken over a small town. But a group of courageous adventurers has decided to organize an expedition to end the feared vampire.
Recruit a group of characters to enter the castle and fulfill your mission. But be on the alert as the castle hides many surprises.
- Graphic adventure in retro style
- Pointing and clicking
- Make a team of 3 adventurers of 7 candidates
- Each character has its pros and cons with which it is easier or harder to finish the adventure. Some can be very clumsy...
- Watch out for the castle guards, do not let yourself get caught!
- Different ways to solve puzzles
- 5 different endings, some are easy and others are extremely difficult, find them all!
- English, Italian, German and Spanish
- A complete walkthrough for lost players included
- And a lot of fun!
“The Castle is a wonderful game; an engrossing story brought to life by well-executed graphics, music, sound effects, interface, and puzzles.”
- Adventure Gamers
“Inspired by Maniac Mansion, The Castle will have you choosing three of seven possible goofy vampire-hunting oddballs in hopes of using their skills to root out evil.”
- Indie Games Plus
“An unspoken tribute to Lucasfilm Games.”
- Lucas Delirium
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There were so many Rayburn firebricks available that I spent some time identifying our model and the correct fire brick. Ordering was easy and it arrived safely, well packed. It was worth the time spent and the new firebrick was fitted easily. I should have orderd much more fire cement and I was amazed at how much I needed in the end and had to buy more locally.
Excellent service, helpful advice and pleasant, obliging staff. Prompt delivery. Would recommend this company.
As described and very pleased with the improved appearance of our old stove.
Excellent service and clear instructions provided.
Just what we were looking for, although our old ones were made from firebrick or similar.
Highly delighted with the service and speed of delivery of the items I ordered.
Needed this as a replacement for one that had cracked down the middle.
With help yesterday afternoon, we replaced the broken one, and lit the fire and everything works normally again.
Prompt and efficient service. Trouble free. Will continue to use your company.
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This week in Fishing News you will find:
– Lifejackets law shock
– FFL rejects EU no-deal Brexit move but KFO welcomes it
– MMO under fire over January quotas ‘farce’
– ‘Not one kilo of UK seafood will get into EU’ warns French skipper
– Women in fisheries – FARNET summary
– Nicole Anderson wins FIS travel bursary
– The SeaWise stability monitor
– Inshore Corner with Phil Lockley – ‘best-ever’ pot?
– Summers Love
– BOTW: Western Chieftain SO 237
– Spotlight on Scottish inshore fisheries
– Plus our regulars
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What an eventful week. I kicked it off on Monday with a great short guiding session with Adrian Horne, who was after Bass. We certainly found the Bass, and he looks happy with this lovely in the picture below. It fell to a Gunfish surface lure and was one of several Bass, all around the same size.
The early part of the week fished really well, with lots of Mackerel and baitfish around, then on Wednesday night Guy Spriggs caught a potential British record Stingray weighing 78.6lb from Chesil. Guy has been in contact with the angling trust to see if he can claim the record, even though he released the fish. The latest news is that the Angling Trust have asked him to submit the claim. Just in case you didn’t see the picture here it is again.
As the week has progressed the fishing has become worse. The mackerel seem to have moved off a bit, most likely chasing the bait fish. Fishing for other species has been very tough. I don’t think for one minute, that it is because the fish have moved away. A possible explanation is that there were so many bait fish to be cleared up after the Mackerel had been though, that the fish have gorged themselves and are not hungry at the moment. The good part to that theory is that they should start feeding again today. Lets hope I am right!
Sea Conditions: Water temperature 17.1°c
Chesil Beach:Calm with clear water
Portland:Calm with clear water
Portland Harbour: Calm with clear water
Weymouth Bay: Calm with clear water
Chesil Beach forecast: As I mentioned earlier, I think the poor fishing over the past couple will soon be forgotten as another good weekend beckons. Mackerel should be around in numbers. Gurnard, Bream and Plaice fishing should be good all along the beach.
With good numbers of Undulate Rays around, it is well worth a try for them in the evening. If you can get Peeler Crab then you are in with a good chance of getting a Smoothound. You do normally need to be hitting a good distance to get out to them. I like to use a 4/0 Pulley rig and use a nice streamlined bait, clipped down behind a Gemini Splashdown weight, to help get that extra distance. If you have not seen or heard of the Splashdown leads and clips, then next week’s review will be of interest to you.
I had the first of this season’s Cod this week. I am not sure if I will get anywhere near the 302 I managed last season from Chesil, but I will give it a try. The best bait seems to be fresh Black Lug.
Portland: With clear water all around, the Pollock should be back along the rock marks. Add a good number of wrasse and you can expect a good day’s fishing on Portland. Bass are not around the shoreline yet, but they are getting big Bass of the Bill, on the boats.
Chesil Cove and Church Ope are both favourite marks for me at this time of the year. Fishing at dusk can produce Mackerel, Garfish, Mullet, Pollock and Bass all on float fished Mackerel strip. On a still night, Church Ope Cove can produce some nice Sole.
Portland Harbour: The early part of the week was excellent for Bass fishing in the harbour, but now the tides are dropping, the fishing has dropped off. The harbour will stil fish well for Flounder, and there are a number of large Mullet in the Fleet.
Weymouth Bay: The piers are fishing well, as is usual at the moment. Wrasse, Pollock, Pout, Mackerel, Garfish and Flounder can all be easily caught from the pier.
Preston Beach has been fishing very well lately, with Rays turning up as well as Gurnard and small Bass
Due to a large number of requests I have freed up a number of additional dates for shore based guiding in the coming 3 months. August to November are by far the best months for fishing, and are normally my busiest times. I will be offering lure and bait fishing for a whole range of species including Bass, Pollock, Rays, Bream, Trigger Fish and Codling.
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Clean eating is a buzzword you hear often, but what exactly is “clean eating”? Basically, it’s eating food in its most natural state, or as close to it as possible. It isn’t a diet that you rely on to lose a few pounds; it’s a lifestyle that as a bonus, contributes to a healthy weight.
Think about how your grandparents ate. If they were anything like mine, most likely, they cooked 3 meals a day and snacked on fruit. There were very few boxed items in the pantry. Most boxed and/or packaged foods are highly processed and contain extra sugars, sodium and fat that our bodies do not need.
A healthier approach, “clean eating”, provides us with the nutrients our body can readily absorb for optimum health.
Everyone’s opinion on how “strict” they want to be is different. Most of the time I live by the 90/10 rule; 90% clean most of the time with 10% for indulgences. After all, life has a way of sometimes re-arranging our meal schedules. However, if I have a particular goal in mind, such as dropping body fat, then I will tighten up my eating and drop indulgences down to 5% or less.
To eat “clean”, just follow some basic guidelines:
· Eat 3 meals and 2 snacks daily with a pre-bedtime protein snack OR 6 small meals daily. Each meal should contain lean protein, fresh/frozen fruits and vegetables, and a complex carb.
· If you do not depend on a large amount of energy in the evening, then eat your last grain carbohydrate at dinner.
· Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily, I include green tea in this category.
· Avoid processed and refined foods, such as white flour, sugar, white breads and pasta.
· Consume healthy fats (essential fatty acids, or EFAs) every day. Included are salmon and other fatty fish, nuts, olive oil, and flaxseed.
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Diet & Workout Plans
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Top YouTube Workout Channels
Diet.com video channel
– This channel provide tips on diet, nutrition, fitness and lots and lots of free exercise videos.
– Workout programs that you can do inside of your dorm room, apartment, or room with next to no equipment.
– Another site that provide numerous free diet and nutritional and exercise videos.
– Of course this is another that makes the top list obviously. Contains many free videos for almost anything you’re looking to do/learn.
l – From befitandstrong.com, this channel provides lots of basic exercise videos.
– Free military style exercise videos. Nice collection.
– This is the channel you want to subscribe to if you’re serious about body building.
l – Intends to promote through its multimedia contents, improvements in the physical condition and the development of a positive and winning state-of-mind, typical of sports environments.
Johnson & Johnson health channe
l – A very nicely organized channel by J&J, one of the most successful companies in the world. Lots of free health, nutrition and workout videos.
– Get a six pack with these free videos.
Eat Stop Eat TV
– Lose weight easily with the Eat Stop Eat method of flexible intermittent fasting.
Official KDT Academy Channel
– FizFit Workouts, Kettlebell workouts, Crazy Monkey Defense, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
– Rocky Balboa style free workout videos.
– Lots of quick and free exercise videos to stretch and strengthen core areas.
Natural Bodybuilding How To Channel
– Increase muscle mass with these free bodybuilding videos.
Ask The Trainer Channel
– Lots of free videos from a personal trainer.
The Best Way To Exercise
– Many videos with tips and techniques on best and simplest ways to exercise.
– Provides free diet, nutrition and work out videos. A very large community, tons of free exercise videos.
- Balance training.
Free Yoga Videos
– Lots of free yoga videos in this channel.
- Another channel with free yoga videos.
- Advanced muscle building videos.
- free tips, videos on efficient ways to lose fat.
– Free online workout videos for all ages.
The Best Way To Exercise
– Largest list of free videos for full body workouts.
Runner’s World TV
– Free videos for runners and cardio exercises.
– A set of fun low impact aerobic dance exercises. Also has a DVD you can buy if you like the samples they have on YouTube.
– Lose fat and gain muscle with combination of different exercises. Lots of free workout videos.
– Another channel that teaches unique ways to get into shape.
– A certified public health educator, has lots of videos on YouTube that provide basic exercise videos as well as nutritional tips.
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Before implementing Flowingly, the team at Kyvalley Dairy were struggling with visibility across their processes, especially their larger, cross-department processes like Capital Expenditure. Approvals were stuck in email threads and unnecessary emails were being sent with no clarity over where the process was at. This led to uncertainty around whether a request was approved or being disputed and whether they were needed to action anything.
In a short period of time, Matt at Kyvalley went from mapping out the process to automating it himself without a team of developers. This has streamlined and improved on the original Capex process significantly, ensuring all projects have an audit trail that shows the correct approvals have taken place.
The team have even said that the improvements to their Capital Expenditure process have already validated their investment in Flowingly, with upcoming automations such as New Product Development and Non-Conformance being an added bonus.
How automating a single process created major transformational change for one of Australia’s leading dairy organisations.
In this customer story, we explore how Flowingly was used to:
- Reduce the reliance on email-based process
- Automatically create an accessible audit trail of Capital Expenditure requests
- Ensure processes were documented, not just stored in people’s heads
- Improve employee experiences across multiple departments
Kyvalley Dairy Group is one of Australia’s largest family-owned dairy businesses, known for supplying innovative fresh milk products to the APAC region from feed to final product.
We spoke to Matt Tanios, GM for Finance at Kyvalley, who was happy to share how with Flowingly their team has transformed their Capital Expenditure process, turning their manual, spreadsheet-heavy Capital Expenditure process into a streamlined, auditable digital experience.
When Kyvalley first approached us about workflow automation, their most frustrating organisational process issue was their Capital Expenditure process.
“When they said, what can we improve on? I think everyone just looked at each other and said, Capital Expenditure, start with that. It’s a big job, but I figured that’s the one where we could see the pay off immediately,” said Matt.
Since the process was across a few different departments, the main challenge was the lack of alignment and awareness of the process from start to finish.
Another issue was the large volume of emails circulating across the business, with processes often being bogged down in email threads and people being missed or added late into email chains.
“When two people are disputing a Capital Expenditure and you’ve got another 12 people in an email thread. What do I do? Do I approve? Do I wait?”
The executive team wanted Flowingly to be set up with the goal of streamlining and automating as many processes as possible, with the aim of fixing the least-effective procedures first before focusing on other areas of improvement.
That’s why they started with Capital Expenditure, the least effective process with the highest impact.
“It’s the only one that had operations annoyed by us constantly going back to them. It also annoyed IT too whenever we had to get urgent PCs and laptops set up and they didn’t know who to go to or what forms to fill out.”
“When you go into Flowingly, you see five Capital Expenditure requests in progress and you just look at them and you see exactly which step each one’s at.”
Matt Tanios, GM for Finance at Kyvalley
Flowingly was chosen by Kyvalley because it allowed their finance team to automate the Capital Expenditure process themselves without any IT or development assistance.
It was their GM Finance himself, Matt, who was the one jumping into Flowingly and building it out.
As one of the people dealing with Capital Expenditure processes every day, he was the perfect person to help build out and identify opportunities for improvement.
The other benefit of the platform that resonated with the team was the ability to see where a process was at, at any time.
Gaining visibility over processes was hugely beneficial to the Kyvalley team and helped them further identify process bottlenecks they might not have known existed.
It’s also been hugely beneficial to the executive team in proving the need for workflow automation and the inefficiencies of current processes.
The team will build out the process as it currently is and identify key areas for improvement and optimisation.
“The good thing about doing it on Flowingly is it will show our managers and our executives how good or bad the process currently is, so that if they do have any negative feedback on the flow, we can say, well that’s currently how the process is because it’s very hard to see a flaw in a process if you don’t have it mapped out,” said Matt.
Another key feature the Kyvalley team utilise are online approvals. Previously every Capital Expenditure request needed a manual signature for sign-off.
“That wasn’t really any safer because you would just get someone asking you to manually attach their signature.”
Now instead of a manual signature, the team take online approvals as their signature, making the process more modern and more efficient than ever before.
As Matt summed it up –
“You realise how precious time is, basically.”
The Kyvalley team have said that the Capital Expenditure process has already validated the investment in Flowingly.
“Capital Expenditure has already made Flowingly worthwhile for us. Any other processes are an added bonus.”
Their new Capital Expenditure process has streamlined and improved on the original process. It has also helped ensure all projects have an audit trail which demonstrates the correct approvals have taken place.
Instead of a bunch of paperwork sitting around waiting to be approved, the different relevant departments just get updates in Flowingly emails.
“For me getting automated emails from Flowingly isn’t nearly as bad as getting them from individuals. With individual emails we’ve got to reply or follow up but with Flowingly it just lets you know where the process is at.”
The visibility improvements have been instrumental for the Kyvalley team, ensuring processes are approved on time. It also means they have an auditable log of the status of every process historically, allowing them to clearly identify potential delays at a glance.
“When you go into Flowingly, you see five Capital Expenditure requests in progress and you just look at them and you see exactly which step each one’s at and you can straight away go ‘all right these four with the accountant, that’s fine. He’s told me he’s working on them. That one’s with approval. He hasn’t approved it in three days, what’s going on’ and you can follow up.”
Capital Expenditure is only the beginning too. Next up for the Kyvalley team is the automation of their New Product Development process, followed by their onboarding and offboarding processes.
Would you recommend Flowingly?
Matt believes “having processes automated in Flowingly would definitely help save time, paper, and resources that would otherwise be wasted on manual/paper procedures” for organisations like Kyvalley.
He also put specific emphasis on the shift towards working from home for many organisations, “the larger volume of people working remotely from home full-time would definitely be another reason to make the switch.”
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Ever felt nostalgic scrolling through your Instagram feed and wondered how to see memories on Instagram? Trust us, you’re far from alone. Instagram’s Memories feature has become a cornerstone of nostalgic engagement and interaction on one of the most popular social media platforms. In 2023, this feature is more significant than ever, allowing users to revisit past experiences and even re-share their past stories. Whether you’re looking to post memories, dig up old Instagram posts, or simply enjoy old memories, this guide is your go-to resource. We’ll even show you how to find that memory story or old photo you’ve been longing to see again. So grab your phone, open your Instagram app, and let’s dive into the archive feature. We’re about to take a trip down memory lane, right from the corner of the screen on your profile page. Stick around, and we’ll unravel the mystery of Instagram Memories for you, one story prompt at a time.
How to Access Instagram Memories
Steps to find the ‘On This Day’ feature on Instagram
First things first, let’s delve into the “On This Day” feature, an Instagram feature that’s gained quite a bit of traction over the past years. This feature allows you to see Instagram memories and even post a memory that resonates with you. You’ll usually receive a notification for this within the app, nudging you to take a trip down memory lane. But what if you’re too engrossed in scrolling through your feed and you miss it? Or perhaps you’re visiting their personal archives and didn’t catch the notification? Don’t fret; we’ve got you covered.
The “On This Day” feature is also accessible through the “archive” section of your profile, allowing users to re-share those cherished memories. If you’re someone who’s shared around a lot of content over the years, this is a great way to revisit those moments. It’s Instagram’s nod towards acknowledged personal sharing, similar in spirit to Facebook’s memory features. So even if you miss the initial prompt, you can still access these memories if available and share them anew.
Finding memories in the Archive on Instagram
Now, if you’re more of a digger, you can find these golden nuggets in the Archive section. Just tap on the hamburger icon and select “Archive.” Voila! Your memories are right there.
How to Share Memories on Instagram Stories
Steps to share a memory on Instagram Stories
So you’ve found a memory that you absolutely must share. But how? Simply tap the “Share” button next to the memory, and you’re good to go.
I once found a memory from two years ago where I was at a beach party. I re-shared it, and it sparked a reunion with old friends!
Personalization options for sharing your memories
But wait, there’s more! You can add a personal touch with captions, stickers, or even a #throwback hashtag. Make it uniquely yours.
A 2023 case study by Social Media Today revealed that Instagram Memories have a positive impact on user engagement. Users who frequently share memories have a 20% higher engagement rate.
Additional Features and Tips for Instagram Memories
Making the most of memories in 2023
So, you’ve mastered the basics of Instagram Memories. But how do you take it to the next level? Well, it’s 2023, and Instagram is all about user engagement.
Did you know that sharing memories can actually boost your interaction with followers? Yep, it’s true!
According to a 2023 case study by Social Media Today, users who frequently share memories have a 20% higher engagement rate.
Tips for better sharing of memories on Instagram
Alright, let’s get into the nitty-gritty. Want to reach a wider audience? Use relevant hashtags when sharing your memories. Hashtags like #ThrowbackThursday or #MemoryMonday can really make your posts pop.
And don’t underestimate the power of content sharing. You can share your memories not just on your Stories but also on your main feed or even DM them to friends. The more you share, the more you engage!
How to Get Memories on Instagram Stories
Steps to get memories on Instagram Stories
Now, let’s talk about how to get memories on Instagram Stories. You might be wondering, “Where do these memories even come from?” Well, they’re basically your archived stories.
To access them, go to your profile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top right corner, and select “Archive.” From there, you can choose which memory you want to share on your Stories. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!
Additional tips and tricks for Instagram Memories
Hold the phone! Did you know Instagram is testing some new features? Yep, they’re always up to something. Some of these features are similar to Facebook, like the ‘On This Day’ feature. So, if you’re a Facebook veteran, navigating Instagram Memories will be a walk in the park for you.
Troubleshooting Instagram Memories
What to do if you can’t find memories on Instagram
So you’re all excited to take a trip down memory lane, but wait—where are your memories? Don’t panic; you’re not alone. This is one of the frequently asked questions about Instagram Memories.
First, make sure you’re looking in the right corner of the app. Tap on your profile icon, and then tap on the three horizontal lines. From there, go to “Archive,” and you should see your memories. If you still can’t find them, try updating the app. Sometimes, it’s just that simple!
I stumbled upon an old memory of my first art exhibit. Re-sharing it reminded me of how far I’ve come in my artistic journey.
Critical Information: Check for Memories in “Posts Archive” on Instagram
Why this is important and how it can make a difference in 2023
Alright, folks, here’s the critical info we promised you’d want to stick around for. Did you know that Instagram also archives your posts and stories in a separate section called “Posts Archive”? Yep, it’s not just about Stories!
This is super important because sometimes memories get mixed in there. So if you’re not finding what you’re looking for in the Stories Archive, check the Posts Archive. Trust us, this little tip can make a world of difference in 2023, especially with Instagram’s ever-changing archived content and past updates.
And that’s a wrap, folks! You’ve just mastered the art of navigating through Instagram Memories. With the platform boasting over a billion active users, it’s no wonder that features like “on this day” and “archive” have become integral to our IG experience. As we journey through 2023, you’re now armed with the knowledge to post memories on Instagram like a pro.
From revisiting old posts to sharing that photo or video you’ve been holding onto, Instagram Memories provides a unique avenue to re-engage with your audience. Whether you’re looking to find Instagram memories from the bottom right corner or scroll to the right to see what prompts into user feeds, this feature is your ticket to a nostalgic trip. And remember, with the hamburger menu and the right corner of the screen, you’re just a few taps away from digging through old content and sharing those cherished moments.
So, whether you’re reminiscing about previous stories, looking to share memories with the world, or simply want to re-share that special memory, Instagram’s got you covered. Dive deep, explore, and remember to share the content you want. Because, in the end, memories are not just to be kept; they’re meant to be celebrated and shared. Happy ‘gramming!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set reminders for ‘On This Day’ memories?
As of now, Instagram doesn’t offer a built-in reminder for the “On This Day” feature. However, you can manually set reminders on your phone to check Instagram on the current date each year to revisit those special memories.
Is there a limit to how many memories I can share in a day?
No, there’s no limit to how many memories you can post. The feature allows you to share as many memories as available from your archive. So go ahead, share that post you want without any worries!
How do Instagram Memories differ from Facebook Memories?
While both platforms offer a way to revisit past posts, Instagram focuses more on stories and DMs. Facebook, on the other hand, leans towards acknowledged personal sharing like status updates and tagged photos. Both serve the purpose of nostalgia but in slightly different flavors.
What are the privacy settings for shared memories?
Can I download my Instagram Memories?
Yes, you can download your photos and videos from your memories and archived stories. To do this, go to your archive, select the archived posts you want, and tap on the download icon. This will save the memories directly to your device.
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Rtr. Amjath Yoosuf is the DRR elect of the RI District 3220 – Sri Lanka and Maldives for the term 2017/18. Being a compassionate character he is known for his cheerful nature.
Name 3 words that best describe you.
Extrovert, Cheerful, Persistent
Favorite personality and why?
My Parents. They have been the inspiration in my life. The sacrifices they make each and every day is immeasurable. The life lessons they have taught me has made me the successful person who I am today.
What is your greatest strength and weakness?
Strength – Positive Interpersonal Skills
Weakness – Excessive Connectivity
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
Thank you for being there!
If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick and what would you do?
I would wake up as Vin Diesel and start shooting for the Ninth film of Fast and Furious franchise.
Favorite superhero or fictional character?
Do you have anyone you go to for advice? Who is he/she?
My Younger sisters.
What are your favorite pass time activities?
Playing pool and Roasting people.
Who is your partner in ‘crime’?
There are too many to specify.
Is there a movie or book that really changed the way you thought about something?
The movie “The Vow” because it inspires you to never give up in life even if the odds are stacked against you.
If you can select one famous personality and have them truthfully answer one question, who would you select and what is the question?
Kumara Sangakkara I will ask him what motivates him to be the best in what he does (Professionally and personally)
What is the strangest dream you have ever had?
Living in a world where time cease to exist.
If you could have personally witnessed anything, what would you want to have seen?
To have watched the speech “I have a Dream” delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. in person.
Who would you pick to play your role in a movie version of your life?
If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Rice & Curry prepared by my mom.
Mention a quote or saying that you closely follow?
Things you never have to chase in life; Family, True Friendships and True Love.
If you could spend the whole day with a celebrity, who would it be?
Richie McCaw. So, that I can learn how he lead the New Zealand “All Blacks Team” successfully for more than a decade and what was his strategy in doing so. | <urn:uuid:5662a444-1328-4c84-ad74-fe7b8f2b07c8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://fmfblog.com/center-stage-rtr-amjath-yoosuf/ | 2024-04-18T15:07:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.977087 | 572 |
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View the tracer cloud 89 hours after the first ETEX release. The color code gives the release time of the particles in seconds after the start of the simulation. Considerable folding of the plume is observed, with particles released both at the beginning and at the end of the release found in the northern part of the cloud, and particles released at intermediate times being located near the southern end of the cloud.
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- Place corn flakes into food processor and lightly pulse. Do not over pulse; you want some larger pieces for texture. You can also use a freezer bag and a rolling pin if needed. After, place corn flake crumbles into shallow pan and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and sugar. Once smooth, place into a separate shallow pan and set aside.
- For compressed berries: In a stainless steel bowl, mix together cleaned berries, lavender syrup, zest of lemon and juice of lemon. Next, place mixed berries into a vacuum bag and pull all excess air from bag using vacuum sealer. If you do not have a vacuum sealer, just allow berry mixture to macerate in bowl.
- For mascarpone: In a 5 qt. mixer bowl, add mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, hazelnut syrup and a pinch of kosher salt. Whisk on high speed for 2 to 4 minutes until light and airy. Pro tip: Put mixture into piping bag for easy use during service and maximum yield. Set aside, chilled.
- For the French toast: Take Texas toast and cut in half on a bias. Next, dip the toast into egg mixture and then into crumbled cornflakes, making sure it's completely shrouded in the corn flakes. Repeat as necessary. This can be done the day before and even frozen if needed.
- To plate: Fry the battered toast for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and let excess grease drain. Stack on serving vessels and garnish with piped mascarpone and compressed berries, with mint and powdered sugar (optional).
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With huge storms around the city, the chances of a power outage are getting higher and higher! And though more of us probably fear the fact that we will not have internet and we would not be able to charge our phones, there are more important things that we need to consider. Like how to look after our stored food. So what precautionary steps should you take to keep your food safe?
When the power goes out, remember that cold temperatures slow the growth of harmful bacteria, so keep food at safe temperatures to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
- Keep refrigerator doors closed as much as possible. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours and a full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours if unopened.
- Use ice (dry or block, ice cubes, and frozen containers of water or gel packs) to keep your refrigerator and freezer as cold as possible.
Post Power Outage tips
When the power goes back on, be sure to check the temperatures inside your refrigerator before consuming any food.
- If the power was out for no more than 4 hours, refrigerated food should be safe as long as the doors were kept closed. But if it is longer, discard any perishable food (such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk, eggs, or leftovers) that has been above 4°c for 2 hours or more.
- If the freezer thermometer reads 4°C or below, food is safe and may be refrozen. But if you don’t have a refrigerator thermometer, check each package and don’t rely on appearance or odour. If the food still contains ice crystals or is 4°C or below, it is safe to refreeze or cook.
- Be aware that perishable foods that are not kept adequately refrigerated or frozen may cause foodborne illness if consumed, even after they are thoroughly cooked.
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Australians loving having seafood. And the best time to have this delicacy is over a Christmas dinner with the family. But this tradition might be halted this year because it seems oysters and prawns might have a price spike!
The Prawn Problem
This is due to shortage of oysters and prawn. Tiger prawns are at a 30 year high! Cooked tiger prawns are selling around Sydney for $45 a kilo, $15 more than last year. There are two main reasons for the price increase. One, local prawn farmers were forced to destroy $25 million worth of prawns after an outbreak of White Spot Disease. Two, imported prawns are banned because it was determined that imported prawns was what caused the outbreak of White Spot Disease initially.
White Spot Disease causes white spots and loose shells on most types of crustaceans. Although this disease does not affect humans, the outbreak has caused many closures of prawn farms.
Oyster stock is being affected by a rise in Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS). POMS has been killing large numbers of Tasmanian grown Pacific oysters since 2016. The virus attacks the gills of oysters effectively causing them to suffocate and die within hours. And this virus has killed 80% of oysters between 12 months and two years old, as well as 50 per cent of adult oysters over four years old. The disease has no known harmful effects on humans.
Although this is bad for our wallets, this seafood food safety control is a comforting thing to know. That authorities are on top of it all.
What other foods do you need to be informed of before Christmas? Do you need to reconsider your Christmas menu?
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Sam Pillar is the co-founder and CEO of Jobber , a business management platform for small home service companies began in 2010 with his co-founder and CTO Forrest Zeisler. There is no quicker technique to unfold your phrase about the model as it’s via digital marketing, even the old typical methods of marketing are now being modified with digital traits. We extremely advocate you to adopt digital marketing as the primary technique of selling in your product as a result of it’s cheaper than conventional advertising, leaves a greater affect on the targeted viewers, will increase the interactions with the targeted audience, increases the customer conversion fee and thus increases revenues.
Black women in America share a singular expertise as enterprise owners due to the struggles they face – rooted in both systemic sexism and racism – usually leading to an absence of funding choices. In recent times, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland found that Black entrepreneurs were 10% extra likely to apply for financial startup assistance than their white counterparts, yet they had been 19% less prone to be authorised.
With the COVID-19 pandemic severely impacting small enterprise operations, Fb announced a $one hundred million cash grant for small companies and a further $a hundred million to Black-owned small businesses, creators and nonprofits. Take a moment to see when you qualify for this system.
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Next year the Obama administration will likely push for comprehensive immigration reform that legalizes millions who are currently in the United States without documentation. The US has an estimated 11 million “illegal immigrants”, representing approximately 3% of the total population. (Note: Please see a clarification on terminology below.)
This is an astonishing number. Albeit the immigrants are not evenly distributed across each state or region, consider this mental exercise. The typical Major League baseball game draws nearly 30,000 fans. Imagine that the next time you got to the ballpark, statistically speaking, you are cheering alongside nearly 1,000 undocumented persons.
The debate on granting citizenship to “illegal immigrants” aside, one major roadblock to changing documentation is the capacity of the major government agency charged with this role, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The agency is working to put a system in place that will allow it to speed its processing capacity. A New York Times article provides further insight into these preparations.
When President Bush raised immigration reform in 2007 it drew enormous attention from proponents and opponents nationwide. No doubt USCIS is aware of this, and therefore “officials have held meetings around the country in recent weeks to gather suggestions from the public for the overhaul”. It appears that 2010 holds the promise of more rallies and rhetoric about US immigration policy.
At present, Obama is already finding it challenging to pass new health care legislation. Once it is over, how much political capital will he still have to tackle immigration? No doubt, each remain critical issues for the United States in the 21st century.
Terminology: As an aside, the correct terminology for use in this case is actually irregular migrant, which does not have such a negative connotation, and separates the individual, the migrant, from an action, illegal entry. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) defines irregular migrants as persons who move to a new location by means of irregular or illegal methods, without officially recognized documentation. These irregular migrants are not illegal people, but may indeed be in another country illegally. For further analysis on the debate over terms, please see this article within Migraciones Internacionales. | <urn:uuid:2ca22113-49ab-4938-85f7-e232667db5d0> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://foreignpolicyblogs.com/2009/10/05/immigration-reform-planned-by-obama-administration/ | 2024-04-18T14:54:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.93614 | 444 |
The workforce calculator project follows a two-year timeline to produce a workforce calculator for metropolitan, regional, and state forensic crime laboratories or laboratory systems. The calculator permits laboratories to identify the personnel required to support a given level of casework within each area of investigation and the associated investment in capital equipment to support that level of activity. The first year produced an initial working tool (Beta Calculator), based upon a decade of performance of the most efficient laboratories from Project FORESIGHT. The second year of analysis permitted enough time to develop a more sustainable and more detailed econometric analysis as a long-term planning tool.
The December 2019 “Needs Assessment of Forensic Laboratories and Medical Examiner/Coroner Offices,” Report to Congress from the Office of Justice Programs stated that publicly funded forensic crime laboratories require “more than 900 additional full-time employees to efficiently address current caseloads.” The 900-plus staffing gap represents state, metropolitan, county, and other regional laboratories across the United States. While the identification of the needs across the nation illuminates the depth of the shortage for Congress, it does not offer an indication of the specific staffing gaps at the local level. This macro level staffing shortage is translated to individual laboratory needs with a workforce calculator that was developed as a data-driven, independent assessment of laboratory staffing requirements.
The Beta Workforce Calculator
The beta workforce calculator provided a proof of concept, developed from a selection of high performing laboratories from project FORESIGHT. All sample laboratories met a standard of 90% laboratory-wide efficiency using the ASCLD Maximus award criteria . Econometric models estimate the relationship between the full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce and achievement of the 90% efficiency standard for laboratory analysis. The econometric analysis examined laboratory performance in light of the type of jurisdiction (state, metropolitan, or regional), size population served, and state crime rates (violent and property).
Identification of the highest performing laboratories over the past decade followed the ASCLD maximus criteria. At the 2018 ASCLD Symposium, fifteen FORESIGHT laboratories were recognized with the Maximus Award for a weighted performance across areas of investigation that demonstrated casework processed per dollar budgeted above the 90th percentile across all laboratories. A similar analysis was conducted for each past FORESIGHT collection year to identify the annual high performers.
The Enhanced Workforce Calculator
In the second year, a more sustainable and more detailed econometric analysis produced a long-term planning tool, following practitioners reported experience with the beta calculator. These laboratories reported the beta calculator output along with their current workforce allocation across areas within the laboratory. In some cases, the laboratories indicated that the beta calculator output was consistent with their current allocation. In other cases, the beta calculator confirmed known or suspected understaffing in various areas of the laboratory. These laboratories also offered suggested enhancements to the calculator. Each of these suggestions have been incorporated into the enhanced workforce calculator.
Laboratories are encouraged to test the calculator and report findings to principal investigator Dr. Paul Speaker ([email protected]). Laboratory insights will be considered for future enhancements of the workforce calculator.
Download the Gamma Workforce Calculator by clicking the button below.
Reminder to All Workforce Calculator Users
Cases per FTE is not linear, so a linear comparison should not yield the same results. The calculator is a non-linear econometric model that uses population or the natural logarithm of population, dummy variables for jurisdiction type, crime rates (property and violent), and interaction variables between all of these.
The Forensic Laboratory Workforce Calculator at AAFS
Dr. Paul Speaker gave a presentation on the Workforce Calculator at the American Academy of Forensic Science's (AAFS) 2021 Annual Meeting. You can check out the recording of the presentation here: The Forensic Laboratory Workforce Calculator (Runtime 13:14)
To access the presentation slides, click HERE!
- Workforce Calculator Project
- The Forensic Laboratory Workforce Calculator Presentation
- Speaker, P. J. (2021). An Independent Evaluation of Laboratory Staffing Needs: Launching the Forensic Laboratory Workforce Calculator. Forensic Science International: Synergy, 3(1).
- FORESIGHT Digital Evidence
- Webinar: Project FORESIGHT Overview
- National Institute of Justice and West Virginia University: Revolutionizing Laboratory Efficiency Assessments Through Project FORESIGHT
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- Just FORESIGHT on Sexual Assault Kits
Medical Examiner/Coroner Outsourcing Study
ROI from Sexual Assault Kit Testing
- ROI from Sexual Assault Kit Testing Speaker, P. J. (2019). The jurisdictional Return on Investment from Processing the Backlog of Untested Sexual Assault Kits. Forensic Science International: Synergy, 1(1), 18-23.
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Funding for this project was provided by the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence and the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
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The device is a Tescan MIRA3 LMH FE scanning electron microscope (FE-REM) with Schottky FE cathode system with Tescan SE and BSE (YAG) detectors. The device is equipped with an OXFORD AZtecEnergy XT EDX system for the analysis of chemical compositions.
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Avast was uninstalled when I went to Add/Remove programs, through the control panel.
I then rebooted the computer as it asked me to do now or later.
I then clicked on the Avast Utility icon on mt desktop, opened it, clicked on Run.
It told me that I need to run in safe mode, and told me to click on Yes to continue to Safe mode. I assume I went into Safe Mode when none of the desktop icons loaded onto the desktop.
The computer rebooted, this time without any desktop icons loaded onto the desktop.
I had to leave for 2 hours, and now I cannot remember what I did after that, but somewhere in here is when I clicked on something that popped up, and when I did, the registration window popped up.
I also did a "Search" typing Avast into the Search window, to see what, if anything, comes up, and 119 different things came up that are obviously still in my computer. Some of them date back to November 2013.
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first: yes i used the search function although i couldn't find a thread which addresses my issue in general, also i tried a few of the fixes regarding the notifications although it didn't solve my problem.
Phone: Doogee S88 Plus
OS: Android 10
I received this phone a while back and i'm pretty happy about it, although i noticed a very strange behaviour regarding nearly all apps.
Apperantly, every app that isn't a foreground app, will get killed or at least will not send notifications until they are opened which, you sure can think, is damn annoying.
Also, apps won't start with Android Auto, except Google Apps like News, calendar, maps and such. Spotify, Audible and every "external" apps will refuse to start on android auto until i open them manually on the phone, then they will show up on my car as well.
i checked the installed software and noticed a preinstalled energy saving app (which is funny with an 10Ah battery but well
Thinking this could be an issue i uninstalled/deactivated the app via ADB, although it didn't get better in any form.
And yes, of course i checked the battery optimization which is turned off for the usual apps which send notifications like Signal, Threema, Outlook, Authenticator and such
As i use Signal as my SMS/MMS app, i can say that i will not receive SMS/MMS notifications as well, i will receive them if i use the standard SMS app Messages though.
Also notifications in general are activated.
Maybe it has something to do with Doze? I'm currently at my wit's end.
I already thought about rooting the device, although it doesnt seems like that there is any rom out there for it, it has the option for OEM Bootloader unlock in the dev options though, but to be honest it's been a long while since i rooted android devices except from Samsung.
Hopefully you guys can help me!
also i think it has to do with the background apps in general since foreground apps like my VPN (Cyberghost) will keep running without issues
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[TWEAK] Universal Adrenaline Shotv14-1 cache scroll tweak - xda-developers
seems to be working pretty well as far as i can tell.
im using the speed kernel as well as ld-lg 2.0 and the ICS responsiveness tweak.
i can definitely tell a difference in my opinion.
everything seems a lot more snappy!
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Bermondsey Corner is a small independent wine bar and grocery in Central London, Bermondsey Street, SE1. We source the finest ingredients and produce from the very best suppliers around different countries such as the UK, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain… and others.
Quality, traceability, transparency, and sustainability are the keys to what we believe in and what is important for us to share with our people.
We are looking for a passionate and customer-focused Assistant Manager to join our team at Bermondsey Corner. Our ideal candidate is looking to evolve within the company and grow the business along our side.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and vibrant environment where you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and promoting our selection of artisan food products like cheeses, meats, wines, and spirits.
- Fluent in English
- Dynamic, dedicated, independent, organized, and enthusiastic
- Autonomous, meticulous, and steady
- A solution finder, a sales, and details-oriented person
- Passionate about food, wine & people
- Willing to learn and grow within a young and evolving company
- Ideally sensitive to the nutrition-health aspect, biodynamic productions, and respect for nature
- Confident to work in a fast-paced environment and multitasking effectively
- Fluent in French is a plus, but not required
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A prior experience in a retail or hospitality setting
- Knowledge of wine and food pairings, and trends in the industry
- A passion for and willingness to learn more about wine and other products
- Managing day-to-day operations of the Shop and Bar (5 days a week - 45 hours a week) when the manager is not on site
- Provide customers with recommendations on wine and food pairings, based on their preferences and budgets
- Provide educational information about our products
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of our products
- Assist with supply orders (wine, cheese, and other products), inventory management, and restocking when needed
- Process transactions accurately
- Keep the store clean, organized, and visually appealing
- Work as part of a team to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for our customers
- Ensuring compliance with licensing, hygiene, and health and safety legislation are carried out
We offer a competitive salary (depending on experience and motivation) and an attractive bonus scheme
- Enrollment in the retirement savings plan
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My guess is SBUX.
My totally original idea is comcast…
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My guess is $AAPL
$ORCL is my guess
CAT check out Howard lance work history
I’ll guess IBM
Broadcom is my guess, AVGO
ATER because potential squeeze.
I’ll guess CRM
Hmm… so I’ve been digging for most expensive software.
CryEngine 3 used to cost $1.2 million to license. Its now free with Amazon, renamed to Lumberyard.
Although I very doubt its Amazon. Also have been thinking about 3D software, like Autodesk.
But it has never been that expensive. I’ll lock my answer in to $AMZN
My guess is GME for the glory
Their report preview talks about the company having supply-chain issues, which points toward a physical product/hardware rather than software, and also mentions that it’s prized product is/was priced at over 1 million dollars, so I think it’s enterprise or government-facing and not a retailer. However, the report also mentions that competitors are now able to give away a similar product for free, which seems at odds with the product being something physical (but it could be a feature like an analytics suite or AI built on top of hardware).
I’m gonna guess it’s IBM
Consider the report mentions supply chain issues, pure software companies don’t jump out at me, IBM Watson, Salesforce, and oracle all seem like possibilities, but I am curious is adobe should also be in the mix, as for supply chains being a mess - And being a mess pre pandemic as it states in the write up maybe, Auto Nation or some other car company - my guess is “Auto Nation”
I change my guess to Adobe - if changing is allowed
as I explained to my boss, who had a shitfit over a CISA panel about the supply chain, there are two supply chains.
- physical goods
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Another Half-arsed effort from Microsoft
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Who in their right monds, having sip'd from their firehose for the last 20 years, would trust them to do this right?
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new york, April 18, 1785
I should before this have thanked you for your favour of March 15th, if I had not been in daily expectation that the arrival of the packets would bring us some intelligence from Europe worth communicating to you; the February packet has but just come in after a passage of eight weeks, and neither she or other vessels in short passages, bring us any thing interesting. War or peace in Europe, hangs yet in doubtful balance; both parties arming with assiduity, and nothing determined upon. Mr. John Adams, is sent plenipotentiary to the court of London, and Mr. Jefferson is the minister at Versailles, Dr. Franklin having leave, at his own request, to retire. Returning appearances of good humour, and a proposition first made by the British court, to treat of our differences in London, has induced hopes of an amicable adjustment of disputes. Mr. Gardoque is not arrived, but expected about the last of this month from the Havana, to which place he went from Spain previous to his coming here.1 If the commenced bickering between Madrid and London on the Musquito shore should go on, we may probably have easier work with both courts in our business with them.2 I have the honour to enclose you the report of a respectable committee on the subject of selling the western lands, which has not yet been acted upon, though it speedily will. What changes may be made in this plan before it finally passes, cannot yet be told, but probably there will be some. Your idea of settling a state at a time, would most certainly be the wisest and the best, if the excessive rage for taking lands there could be possibly restrained. But really it seems that either Congress must sell quickly, or possession will be so taken as to render doubtful this fine fund for extinguishing the public debt. It has been impossible to get a vote for more than seven hundred men to garrison all the posts to be fixed in the trans-Alleghanian country, from north to south; a number very inadequate, I fear, to the purpose of even suppressing illegal trespasses upon the western lands. Our friend the Marquis La Fayette, arrived after a short passage, but I believe it was a very boisterous one.3 Your letter for Mr. Lee I sent after him to Virginia, whither he was returning before I received it.4 My best respects attend your lady.
I have the honour to be, with the truest esteem and regard, dear Sir, your most obedient and very humble servt.
RICHARD HENRY LEE.
Richard Henry Lee, Memoir of the Life of Richard Henry Lee, 2 vols. (Philadelphia, 1825), 2:63–64.
1. Diego Maria de Gardoqui, the new Spanish chargé d’affaires arrived in Philadelphia from Havana on 20 May 1785.
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MEMORABILIA Greg Cole of Meridian looks over some of his late brother's memorabilia Tuesday. These items and others will be auctioned Saturday to help fund the Brian Keith Cole Scholarship Fund for Meridian High School students. Photo by Paula Merritt/The Meridian Star
By Steve Gillespie/The Meridian Star
Oct. 31, 2001
A bat signed by New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza, autographed baseballs and photos are some of the sports memorabilia items to be auctioned Saturday to help fund a scholarship in memory of Brian Cole.
The auction will be held at 5 p.m. at the Howard Johnson on Highway 11/80. Other items to be auctioned include baseball cards and a baseball autographed by San Diego Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn.
James Bounds, Meridian High School principal, said more than $13,000 has been donated to the Brian Keith Cole Scholarship Fund so far. A $5,000 donation was made earlier this month by the Mets organization and a matching amount was contributed by Piazza.
Brian Cole, a 1997 Meridian High School graduate, was on the Mets organization's 40-man roster when he was killed in an automobile accident in March. Cole was on his way to Meridian from spring training camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Brian's brother, Greg Cole, of Meridian, said the idea of the scholarship came from Brian, who talked of putting his nephew through college.
Anyone wanting to contribute to the scholarship fund can send donations to the attention of Principal James Bounds, Meridian High School, 2320 32nd St., Meridian, MS 39305.
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The Southern Christian Leadership Conference, a civil rights era special interest group, has thrown up every obstacle its officials can think of against Nissan's $930 million automotive manufacturing plant in Madison County. Last week, a new concept arose as the group opposed designation of the property as a blighted area for the purposes of receiving urban renewal funds.
According to the Associated Press, Madison County supervisors voted to declare the 1,400-acre Nissan plant site as an urban renewal area, a designation that would allow the county to apply for grants to help pick up its share of developmental costs.
The block grant funds are awarded by the Mississippi Development Authority, which receives the money from HUD. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference filed its protest with HUD.
This is another in a series of acts by the conference to delay and otherwise interfere with construction of a facility that clearly is in the long term economic interests of all Mississippians. Nissan is a welcome resident in Mississippi, offering more than 4,000 jobs to underpaid workers badly in need of them and offering tremendous future potential to the state at large.
When Mississippi landed the plant, it was heralded as the most significant project of the year. The promise was, and remains, tremendous.
The conference spearheaded a nasty fight between the state and a handful of local property owners for unused Madison County farmland needed for the project. The nastiness continues to this day and, somehow, the conference has come to believe it is a fight over civil rights.
The time has come for the single-issue group known as the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to butt out and let the company build the plant, launch operations and achieve the promise of new jobs and economic opportunity for Mississippians of all colors. Economic growth should be color-blind. Growth lifts people off the bottom rung of the income ladder, too.
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Under the guise of "Southern" "Christian" and "leadership," this group is attempting to exert its political power over the future course of economic development in Mississippi. Nissan will finish this plant. Already, some people are working in new jobs. What the Southern Christian Leadership Conference really needs to do is encourage and support the effort to create new economic opportunity. | <urn:uuid:a6e4555d-ffa5-47d0-a5d8-46c352c37375> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://franklincountytimes.com/2001/11/03/here039s-mud-in-your-eye/ | 2024-04-18T13:56:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.957459 | 518 |
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thought James, stung by all he couldn’t remember) and had put a lamp on a timer. “I suppose you’ll be taking care of the rest,” she said.
James nodded weakly.
Inside, the one lamp made everything seem darker. James felt criminal. He couldn’t bear to look around. He would find the address of the daycare only and leave the rest to Ana. He tiptoed through the domestic scramble of dishes and strewnclothes. On the fridge he found a handwritten list of phone numbers: M at Work, M: cell, S: cell, Dr. Garfield, and Family Place Daycare. He took the paper, picturing himself on some future day carrying Finn, hot with fever, into the office of this Dr. Garfield.
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- Property damage: Compensation for damage to the cyclist’s bike and other personal property.
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- The extent of the property damage: The more significant the property damage, the higher the compensation amount.
- The degree of negligence: If the driver was negligent in the accident, the cyclist may receive higher compensation.
- The cyclist’s role in the accident: If the cyclist was partially at fault for the accident, their compensation may be reduced.
If you’re a cyclist who has been injured in an accident, there are several steps you should take to seek compensation:
1. Seek Medical Attention
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2. Document the Accident
Take photos of the accident scene and your injuries. Gather contact information from any witnesses, including their names and phone numbers. Make sure to get the driver’s insurance information and license plate number.
3. Contact an Attorney
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- How much compensation can I expect to receive?
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- What should I do if the driver’s insurance company denies my claim?
If the driver’s insurance company denies your claim, you may need to consider litigation to obtain the compensation you deserve. It’s important to consult with an attorney who can advise you on the best course of action.
- Can I still receive compensation if I was partially at fault for the accident?
Yes, you may still be able to receive compensation even if you were partially at fault for the accident. However, your compensation may be reduced based on your level of fault.
- How long do I have to file a claim for cyclist injury compensation?
The statute of limitations for filing a claim can vary by state, but it’s generally a good idea to file as soon as possible after the accident. Delaying filing can impact your ability to obtain compensation.
Statistics Related to Cyclist Injury and Accident Claims
- In 2019, there were 4,422 reported serious injuries to cyclists on UK roads. (Department for Transport)
- 100 cyclists were killed in reported road accidents in the UK in 2019. (Department for Transport)
- The majority of serious and fatal cycling accidents occur in urban areas, with the highest incidence in London. (Department for Transport)
- 85% of reported cyclist casualties in 2019 were male. (Department for Transport)
- The most common cause of cycling accidents in the UK is a collision with a motor vehicle. (Department for Transport)
- Head injuries are the most common type of injury sustained by cyclists in accidents, accounting for around two-thirds of all reported injuries. (Department for Transport)
- Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by up to 70%. (RoSPA)
These statistics highlight the need for increased cyclist safety measures on UK roads and the importance of fair compensation for those who have been injured in accidents.
Cyclist Injury Compensation Case Study: John’s Story
John was an avid cyclist who commuted to work every day on his bike. One morning, he was hit by a car while cycling through an intersection. The accident left him with several broken bones, severe bruises, and a concussion. He was unable to work for several months and incurred significant medical expenses.
John contacted Free Legal Justice for legal representation in seeking compensation for his injuries. Our team of experienced cyclist injury compensation solicitors took on his case, starting with a free consultation to understand the details of the accident and John’s injuries.
The Legal Process
Our solicitors guided John through the legal process, which involved several steps:
Our team gathered evidence related to the accident, including witness statements, police reports, and medical records.
Negotiating with Insurance Companies
We negotiated with the driver’s insurance company to obtain a fair settlement for John’s injuries. Our team was able to secure a settlement that covered John’s medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Representing John in Court
When negotiations with the insurance company were not successful, our solicitors represented John in court to seek the compensation he deserved. We presented evidence of the driver’s negligence and John’s injuries, ultimately securing a favourable outcome for John.
How Much Can You Get For a Cyclist Injury Compensation Claim
- Minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises: £1,000 – £2,500
- Moderate injuries, such as broken bones: £2,500 – £10,000
- Serious injuries, such as head or spinal injuries: £10,000 – £100,000 or more
- Fatal injuries: £10,000 – £100,000 or more, depending on the circumstances
How Can Free Legal Justice Help With Your Cyclist Injury Compensation Claim
Expertise in Cyclist Injury Compensation
Our team of experienced solicitors specializes in cyclist injury compensation, with a track record of successfully representing clients in a range of cases. We understand the unique challenges that cyclists face on the roads and the complexities of obtaining fair compensation for injuries.
Free Initial Consultation
We offer a free initial consultation to assess your case and provide guidance on the legal process for seeking compensation. This consultation is confidential, and there’s no obligation to proceed with our services.
No Win No Fee Cyclist Injury Compensation Claims Service
We operate on a no win no fee basis, which means that you won’t be charged any legal fees unless we successfully obtain compensation for you. This arrangement provides peace of mind and ensures that our services are accessible to all.
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We guide our clients through the legal process, from gathering evidence to negotiating with insurance companies to representing clients in court if necessary. We keep clients informed at every step of the way and ensure that they understand their legal rights and options.
Our solicitors work to maximize compensation for our clients, taking into account all factors that may impact the amount of compensation available. We strive to obtain compensation that covers all expenses related to the accident, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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Leaving New Zealand Checklist
It can be pretty hard to tear yourself away from this place once the time comes to go! Fortunately it’s not as hard to logistically cut ties (otherwise you might never leave…)
All good things come to an end, and I have no doubt you had your share of good times and created some fantastic memories in Aotearoa. Ensure you don’t spoil the good vibes by working your way through this short checklist before boarding that Air New Zealand flight back home (without Border Force chasing you down!):
You’ll need to notify the IRD of the date you depart the country so they can determine if your tax residency status has changed (as your tax obligations will also change).
You can do this via your accountant, online myIR account or file an early individual tax return before the end of the tax year. Head to the IRD website for all the details.
As always, non-resident taxation, double tax agreements (DTAs) and a whole bunch of other international tax laws come in to play, so grab some professional tax advice if you’re unsure about anything.
While it’s mandatory to have a New Zealand address to open a bank account, it’s not necessary to keep one open (as far as my Googling can tell me anyway!). If choose not to close it, just update your address details with your bank and note you’re a non-resident taxpayer.
If you earnt KiwiSaver as an employee in New Zealand and you’re an Australian resident/citizen with a Superannuation account you can apply to have the balance transferred across after your departure (minus any New Zealand Government contributions you might have acquired) if you’re moving home permanently. I haven’t done this myself yet but will write about it if/when I do – I might come back one day, and it sounds like it’s a fairly drawn-out process (no surprises there!)
If you’re moving away to another overseas country that’s not Australia, you can also apply to have your funds transferred to an approved foreign superannuation scheme (it’s not possible to withdraw the money into your own bank account) after 1 year.
Otherwise, you’ll pretty much have to wait until you’re 65 to withdraw the balance.
Notify anyone else you can think of that will be sad to see you go: landlord, telco, power company, subscription services, GP, new friends so they can organise your farewell party…
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A Woman, A Gun and A Noodle Shop
Zhang Yimou has always been a good fit for Sony Pictures Classics. For over 20 years films like Raise the Red Lantern or Red Sorghum were anxiously awaited as art house events. The leading movie director of his era Yimou cannot be easily classified. His latest A Woman, A Gun and A Noodle Shop (San qiang pai an jing qi) is as different from his films of a generation ago as it is from his recent martial arts films like Hero.
In fact, A Woman, A Gun and A Noodle Shop is a remake of the Coen Brothers debut film Blood Simple. As far as I’m concerned Yimou can remake the entire Coen canon.
Yimou doesn’t let the storyline dictate a film noir look. Instead the setting is the feudal past and the characterizations are broad. For instance one assistant has buckteeth that would seem oversized on Bugs Bunny. Everyone wears strikingly colorful outfits and the camera alternates between static gazing at barren landscapes and hyperkinetic movement. There’s a sense of silliness but also the feeling that Yimou is truly having fun.
A Persian adventurer wanders into the titular noodle shop and sells a gun, which is evidently the only such weapon in the land. Not that other weapons aren’t evident; nearly everyone seems to have some kind of sword or dagger. And the galloping mounted patrol exudes a siren sound because of wind whistles attached to the horses.
Like Blood Simple the plot revolves around an adulterous couple who plan to get rid of the woman’s husband, himself a cruel despot. Yimou finds inspiration in desert vistas and wacky character interaction. It may be a turn off to those who consider Yimou a much more serious director. But it also invites a whole other audience to discover his worldview. A Woman, A Gun and A Noodle Shop opens exclusively this weekend at the River Oaks Three.
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For commercial truck drivers there are unique requirements, expectations, and regulations for the safe operation of the vehicle in question through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires motor carriers to implement a program for inspection and maintenance of all their vehicles regardless of fleet size. The course seeks to provide guidance to drivers and their supervisors covering FMCSA regulations and the various types of inspections. After reviewing FMCSA regulations, this course demonstrates different types of inspections, including pre-trip, en route, roadside and post-trip inspections. Use this course among all new hires and management to foster consistent and clear understanding of the guidelines and to ensure regulatory compliance.
Audience: This course is geared toward commercial drivers and those who manage the safe and effective operation of motor vehicles regardless of fleet size.
Workplaces: Loading Dock|Roadway
Topics: Introduction|Overview Of FMCSA Regulations|Pre-Trip Inspections|En Route And Roadside Inspections|Post-Trip Inspections|Conclusion
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Pickleball and paddleball / padel - are two racket sports that often spark confusion due to their similar names and shared elements of gameplay. Although they share some superficial similarities, such as the use of paddles and a ball, the rules, court size, and overall gameplay differ significantly.
This article aims to shed light on the unique characteristics of each sport, clarify common misconceptions, and help you understand the distinguishing factors that set these two sports apart.
Multiple names for the same sport: Paddleball. Padel, and Paddle Tennis
Paddleball, also known as Padel or Paddle Tennis, is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, squash, and badminton. The use of multiple names for paddleball is primarily a consequence of regional and cultural variations.
The term "Paddle Tennis" is primarily used in the United States, reflecting the sport's similarities to traditional tennis. On the other hand, "Padel" is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries (e.g., South American countries), where the sport enjoys immense popularity.
Occasionally, some refer to the game as platform tennis given the game is played using four walls in addition to the court. Despite the different names, the core rules and gameplay remain consistent across regions, alluding to the sport's universal appeal. One might also come across other names for the same sport, e.g,. padel tennis padel ball, paddle ball.
Pickleball and Paddleball Similarities
Both pickleball and paddleball utilize paddles and a ball, as the names imply. The paddles used in both games are solid and are usually made from a composite material such as graphite or wood.
The balls, while different in each sport, are lightweight and designed for bounce on a hard surface. Pickleball and padel are played on a court that has a net and lines to delineate "in" and "out" calls.
The scoring system in both pickleball and paddleball also has some similarities. Both sports follow a unique scoring system where points can only be scored by the serving team. This feature adds an interesting strategic element to both games, as players must not only focus on winning points but also on maintaining their serve.
Both pickleball and paddleball often have matches played in doubles format. This allows for increased interaction and teamwork between players, making the games more competitive and interesting.
The doubles format also influences the strategies used during play, as effective communication and coordinated movements with a partner can play a major role in securing a win.
In both pickleball and paddleball, the court is marked with service boxes and a no-volley zone, or 'kitchen'. In pickleball, the court is smaller, comparable to a badminton court, with dimensions of 20 feet by 44 feet. The no-volley zone extends 7 feet from the net on either side.
Paddleball courts, on the other hand, are larger and more akin to tennis courts. Paddleball/padel courts have four surrounding walls. The presence of walls makes padel means padel courts are enclosed courts. A Padel player can play a ball off the wall adding another layer of complexity and strategy to the game.
The serve rules in both pickleball and paddleball are unique and vital to the flow of each game. In pickleball, the serve must be made diagonally, starting from the right-hand service square, and must be made underhand, making contact with the ball below the waist. The paddle must be moving in an upward direction at the time of contact with the ball.
On the contrary, paddleball allows both overhand and underhand serves, adding an extra element of versatility and unpredictability to the game. The ball must also hit the front wall before hitting the ground, which allows for a wide range of serving strategies.
Pickleball and Paddleball Differences
The ball used in both pickleball and paddleball significantly impacts the style of play. Pickleball balls are perforated, similar to a wiffle ball, and is lighter. This results in slower movement and a shorter bounce, which encourages longer rallies and a focus on strategic shot placement.
The paddleball ball, on the other hand, is a solid rubber ball that is heavier and bounces higher. The padel ball is more similar to a tennis ball. This facilitates a faster-paced game with an emphasis on power and speed.
Paddle specifications in both sports are another distinctive factor. In pickleball, paddles are larger and made from a variety of materials including wood, graphite, and composite materials. The surface of the paddle can greatly affect the spin and control a player has over the ball.
Paddleball rackets, however, are smaller and more similar to those used in racquetball.
They are typically made from strong, lightweight materials like graphite or titanium for improved maneuverability, and the string tension can be adjusted to influence the power and control of the ball. This equipment difference further distinguishes the play styles of the two sports.
The scoring system in pickleball and paddleball varies as well. In pickleball, only the serving team can score points, and games are typically played to 11, 15, or 21 points. In paddleball, by contrast, either team has the chance to score when they are serving or returning.
Additionally, in paddleball, the points are scored differently. Paddleball has the same rules as tennis in that they share the same scoring system.
Both players have a chance to win each point and when the score is 40-40, or deuce, then the next two points must be won by two consecutive points from either side. This results in games that can often last longer than those in pickleball.
Many believe The court size and layout differ significantly between pickleball and paddleball. Pickleball courts are similar to badminton courts in size, measuring 20 feet wide by 44 feet long.
The layout includes a seven-foot non-volley zone on each side of the net, often referred to as the "kitchen," where players cannot volley the ball. This aspect encourages strategic gameplay and more prolonged volleys.
On the other hand, a paddleball court is 20 feet wide by 40 feet long, more akin to a racquetball court, and has no non-volley zones. This allows for a faster-paced game with constant action, emphasizing agility and reflexes.
The speed and rhythm of gameplay also establish a significant distinction between pickleball and paddleball. Pickleball tends to have a slower pace due to its non-volley zones and larger court, promoting strategy and precision over speed.
Players have the opportunity to plan their shots and engage in long volleys, making the game a test of patience and accuracy.
Conversely, in paddleball, the absence of non-volley zones and smaller court size create a faster, more intense game. Players need to react swiftly and accurately, and the game places a higher emphasis on speed and agility, making it a more physically demanding sport.
Both games offer unique challenges and rewards, making them appealing to different types of players.
Pickleball and paddleball also have differences in the equipment used, adding to their distinct gameplay. In pickleball, players use a solid paddle made of wood or composite materials, along with a perforated plastic ball similar to a wiffle ball. The lightweight paddles and balls are designed for precise shots and control on the larger court.
Common questions from individuals evaluating Pickleball as a new sport
Why do they call the game Pickleball?
The origin of the name 'pickleball' is a topic often debated among enthusiasts. One prevailing theory revolves around the inventors of the game, who supposedly had a canine companion named Pickles. It is said that Pickles took delight in chasing the wiffle balls used in the game, thus leading to the adoption of the name 'pickleball.'
However, Barney McCallum, one of the co-founders of the sport, dismissed this notion and instead attributed the name to the term 'pickle boat,' which refers to the last vessel to return from fishing with its catch.
Given that pickleball is a fusion of various sports, it was thought to be reminiscent of the pickle boat, which traditionally carried the 'leftovers' from other boats.
What sports is Pickleball most similar to?
Pickleball shares many similarities with various racquet sports like tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. The court dimensions and layout closely resemble those of a badminton court, while the net and scoring rules combine aspects from tennis and ping-pong. This game often appeals to players who are already familiar with these sports, as it offers a unique blend of physical agility and strategic thinking.
Why is Pickleball so popular?
Pickleball is gaining popularity because of the game's simplicity and accessibility making it a favorite among individuals of all ages and skill levels. Unlike more physically demanding sports such as tennis or badminton, pickleball offers a low-impact alternative that is particularly well-suited for older adults seeking an enjoyable form of exercise.
Moreover, the minimal and affordable equipment required adds to its appeal. However, perhaps one of the most significant contributors to pickleball's widespread success is the social aspect it offers. With its emphasis on doubles play and fostering a sense of community, pickleball brings people together and creates lasting connections.
These factors have led to the rapid growth in the sport as compared to other racquet sports and multiple generations wanting to play pickleball. While pickleball is commonly played on tennis courts, it is increasingly being played on purpose built court designed for pickleball given the shorter courts for pickleball in comparison to tennis or paddleball courts.
Pickleball is the fastest growing racket sport, because players can play year-round. While pickleball is commonly played outdoors like tennis / paddleball / paddle tennis / platform tennis, players are increasingly playing pickleball indoors.
Is Pickleball great exercise?
Absolutely! Pickleball is an exceptional exercise that accommodates individuals of all fitness levels. It combines elements of cardio, agility, and balance, making it a well-rounded activity.
The game involves dynamic movements that elevate the heart rate, thereby improving cardiovascular health. The quick side-to-side actions enhance agility and coordination skills.
Regular play can also facilitate weight loss, build muscle strength, and enhance overall endurance. In addition to its physical benefits, pickleball also sharpens mental acuity as it requires strategic planning and quick decision-making.
So, whether you seek a fun and social activity or a new fitness endeavor, pickleball is an excellent choice.
Common questions about Pickleball from Paddleball players
Is Pickleball an easier sport?
Pickleball is often regarded as an easier sport to pick up, particularly for those familiar with tennis. The court is significantly smaller than a tennis court, reducing the amount of ground that players need to cover.
The rules are straightforward and the paddle-ball setup leads to longer volleys and less powerful serves, making the game more approachable for beginners. However, this doesn't mean pickleball lacks depth or challenge.
The strategic elements of the game can be quite complex, and mastering the soft game requires deftness and finesse. In short, pickleball can be as easy or as challenging as the players make it, making it attractive to a wide range of skill levels.
What is the main strategy difference between pickleball and paddleball?
The key strategies in pickleball and paddleball differ significantly, driven largely by the distinct design of each sport. In pickleball, the non-volley zone (or "kitchen") prohibits players from smashing the ball while standing near the net, compelling them to employ more nuanced strategies and rely heavily on dinking — soft, precise shots aimed at landing the ball in the opponent's non-volley zone.
Paddleball, on the other hand, doesn't have a non-volley zone, so power plays and aggressive volley shots at the net are more prevalent. Therefore, while both sports require agility and precision, pickleball leans more toward strategic placement, whereas paddleball often favors force and speed.
What are the key rules in pickleball that differ significantly from paddleball?
Pickleball has a few rules that set it apart from paddleball. One of the most notable is the two-bounce rule, which mandates that the ball must bounce once on each side of the net before players can begin volleying it out of the air.
This rule slows down the pace of the game early in each point, adding a layer of strategy. Another unique rule is the serving format; serves must be underhand and hit diagonally to the opposite side of the court, and only the serving team can score points.
In contrast, paddleball permits overhand serves and both teams can score on any point, which can make games faster and more dynamic. In addition, pickleball rules also specify that the ball must stay within the boundaries of the court at all times, which is not a requirement in paddleball. This rule adds an extra element of strategy to pickleball since players must be more intentional about where they hit the ball and how they respond to their opponent's shots.
How does the size and layout of a padel and pickleball court?
A pickleball court is quite similar to a doubles badminton court, measuring 20x44 feet, which is considerably smaller than a tennis court that spans 36x78 feet. This compact size allows for a faster, more accessible game, especially for beginners and senior players. The court is divided into two equal sides by a net, similar to a tennis court.
However, a pickleball court features a seven-foot non-volley zone on either side of the net, often referred to as the 'kitchen'. This area marks a significant difference from the layout of a tennis court, emphasizing the strategic element of the game and prohibiting players from smashing the ball from close range.
Pickleball vs Paddleball: Both are great sports, but Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport for a reason.
Many tennis players have adopted padel and pickleball, because they are interesting variations of the game they love. They are not the same game as we've outlined similarities, but highlighted a number of important differences.
Both Pickleball and Paddleball provide fantastic opportunities for individuals of all ages to engage in physical activity and have fun. However, the strategic nature of Pickleball, its unique court layout and its inclusive serve rules make it a more accessible and engaging sport for a broad range of players.
The smaller court size reduces the physical demand, making it an ideal choice for beginners and older players, while still offering enough challenge for those more experienced.
Pickleball's rapid growth in popularity further attests to its universal appeal. Despite the many similarities it shares with Paddleball, it is the unique features that set Pickleball apart and contribute to its rising success. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or beginner, Pickleball's blend of fun, strategy, and physicality can offer a refreshing and enjoyable experience | <urn:uuid:994f3ff1-832f-44e3-965a-f235157f4707> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://freshpickle.com/blogs/news/pickleball-vs-paddleball-similarities | 2024-04-18T14:30:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.953909 | 3,189 |
The board of directors of Friends of The Daily Texan, Inc. has established a set of fund-raising goals for 2019 to benefit The Daily Texan, and is encouraging donations as 2018 comes to a close.
Donations are now being accepted for each of the four goals, plus any other directed needs identified by a donor and the Friends group.
The four area of needs, voted on and approved at the Friends annual on-site meeting in Austin Oct 26 include:
— increasing the Texan staffer scholarship endowment set up by the Friends, allowing larger and additional annual grants; the Friends gave one scholarship when the endowment was created last year, and selected another winner this year and added two runners-up scholarships when the second grant was made in October;
— raising funds to support video, photo and other equipment needs for Texan staffers;
— raising funds to support the online digital archive of all copies of The Texan, back to its initial publication in 1900;
— raising funds to supplement The Texan’s travel expenses for conferences and coverage of events.
“With these clear goals, potential donors can make a selection to reach needs that have been specified by The Texan as importat to its opertion and success,” said Friends of The Texan president John Reetz. “The Texan management has said, ‘These are ways you can help,’ so we’re asking your help.”
The Friends group is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization.
Donations may be made online at www.friendsofthedailytexan.org/donations.
Also, if you wish, please specify which area of need is your preference.
Donations may also be made to:
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Virginia Woolf once proclaimed “You cannot think well, love well or sleep well if you haven’t dined well” If Care Homes are not the first place you think of to find great food, then think again. Frome Nursing Home was awarded the maximum five stars for the 9th year in a row, in the latest food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency. Head Chef at Frome, Ben Kerslake, is also celebrating 11 years of working in the kitchens at the home, having started as a kitchen assistant back in 2007.
Ben and his team impressed food inspectors from Mendip council, who left well assured that the services available were the highest possible. They focused on the handling and storage of food, the cleanliness and layout of the buildings and the recording of food information.
Maggie Rhodes, Home Manager, proudly told us: “achieving 5 stars for the ninth time is an amazing achievement and a true testament to the continuous hard work of Ben and his team. They ensure that everyone living with us has a choice of food, as they would at home, which is always nutritious and well-presented.”
Ben’s passion has helped him achieve numerous awards and climb the ranks to the coveted Head Chef position.
He said, “I love working here, and the trust I have from the people living here is heart-warming. I listen and understand each individual’s tastes and nutritional needs. I get to exercise my creative side as well, particularly when using food moulds, where pureed foods are moulded to make them look as good as they taste. I can make mushy peas look like fresh peas straight from the pod!”
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Through a mix of our in-house team and external design partners who share our passion for the food and drink sector, we offer comprehensive design and build services and talk you through every step of the process.
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Fylde DFAS At Night: Spanish Tapas Evening
Kings and Caliphs: a lecture by Hugh Ellwood
Tuesday 10 September 2013, at Old Links Golf Club, St Annes
In anticipation of our trip to Spain in October 2013, we arranged an evening lecture, Kings and Caliphs, by Hugh Ellwood. We served wine and tapas to provide an authentic Spanish atmosphere!
This was our second DFAS At Night event and built on the success of our first evening event, Curtains Up.
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Scott Harmon doesn't have his photo taken very often. The one on the left dates back
to the invention of his game Batalo, around 1983. The one on the right arrived in 2021. Besides designing games, he likes singing improvisational jazz songs and reading science fiction and fantasy novels. He currently lives in Boulder, Colorado, but is hoping to move to the tropics in a few years.
Scott's website has the full story on Batalo, with rules, reviews, lots of illustrations, and even shockwave testers of the board (with movable pieces and a reset button) one online and the other downloadable. Check it out!
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Steel-type Pokémon were introduced in Generation II in order to balance out Psychic and Normal types, both of which Steel resists.
This type of Pokémon has the most resistance of any type in the series, but even so, they can be overcome with the right tactics.
If you’re struggling to take out Steel Pokémon, we’ve got your back.
Here is everything you need to know about Steel-type weaknesses and resistances, as well as how you can beat them.
Steel Type Pokémon Weaknesses
If you’ve found yourself wondering, “what are Steel-type Pokémon weak against?” when fighting a Klink, you’re not the only one.
Sometimes Steel-types can seem resistant to almost everything you throw at them, but fortunately, they do have weak points.
Steel-type Pokémon are weak against:
Pokémon of these types should be your go-to during every battle against a Steel-type, as they will be able to do the most damage.
Fire types, in particular, like Flareon, one of the best dog Pokémon, can be the perfect counters to Steel enemies.
This is because Fire is resistant to Steel-type attacks, meaning they will do more damage without receiving much in return.
Similarly, dual Fire-types like Camerupt (Fire/Ground) and Infernape (Fire/Fighting) can be good options, since they are also resistant to Steel.
Steel Type Pokémon Resistances
Steel-type Pokémon are the most resistant in the series, though their resistances decreased from 11 to 10 in Generation VI.
This is because they lost their resistance to Ghost and Dark types at this time but gained resistance to Fairy types.
All Steel Pokémon are resistant against:
As you can see, this greatly limits the kinds of Pokémon you can toss them in the ring with, so you will have to choose your fighter very carefully.
Don’t expect to simply be able to toss one of the best dragon Pokémon at a Steel-type and call it a day because you’re probably not going to win.
If all of these resistances weren’t enough, Steel Pokémon also have the highest physical defense on average.
This makes it even more important to try to use super-effective moves that will do the most damage against them as possible.
Best Counters For Steel Type Pokémon
If you know you’re going to be going up against a Steel-type, you’ll want to make sure you have the right counters.
We recommend using Pokémon like Emboar, Infernape, and Blaziken, one of the best bird Pokémon since they will resist Steel and do double damage.
However, you can also make use of any Fire, Fighting, or Ground type Pokémon, provided they are set up correctly.
You will also want to make sure that any dual types you use will still be effective based on their primary and secondary type.
For example, Blaziken is a dual Fire/Flying type, but against a Steel opponent, you won’t want to have it using any Flying moves since Steel is resistant.
These are all things you will need to keep in mind when choosing your counters.
What Beats Steel Type Pokémon?
Despite all of their resistance, there are still quite a few Pokémon that are capable of taking out a Steel-type.
However, the exact Pokémon you end up using will depend on what Pokémon game you’re playing, your level, and the region you’re in.
Not all Pokémon are available in every game, and a lot has changed between the best Pokémon games of all time as generations progress.
That said, we can still give you some idea of the best way to set up your team to beat Steel-type Pokémon.
Pokémon To Use Against Steel Types
Some Pokémon work better against Steel types than others, and those are the ones you’ll want to get on your team.
The best Pokémon to use against Steel are:
- Arcanine (Fire)
- Flareon (Fire)
- Blaziken (Fire/Fighting)
- Camerupt (Fire/Ground)
- Primeape (Fighting)
- Donphan (Ground)
- Great Tusk (Ground/Fighting)
If you can add any of these Pokémon to your team, you can put yourself in a good position to overcome any Steel type you meet.
However, as we stated earlier, Fire-types are going to be the most preferable!
Moves To Use Against Steel Types
Which moves you use during battle are just as important as the Pokémon you add to your team.
The best offensive moves to use against Steel types include:
- Cross Chop (Fighting)
- Close Combat (Fighting)
- Rock Smash (Fighting)
- Ember (Fire)
- Fire Fang (Fire)
- Inferno (Fire)
- Bulldoze (Ground)
- Earthquake (Ground)
- Sand Attack (Ground)
All of these moves are super effective against Steel type enemies, and you should try to use them whenever possible.
Moves like this can help you end the battle quicker by doing a lot of damage in a short amount of time.
Steel-type Pokémon are tough enemies to come across, and they can be very difficult to beat if you don’t know what they’re weak against.
However, now that you know how to use Steel-type weaknesses to your advantage, you can easily exploit them during battle.
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A scene from one of the shorts that make up Abbas Kiarostami’s final film, “24 Frames.” | JANUS FILMS
“24 Frames” actually consists of 24 four-and-a-half-minute non-narrative short films made by the late Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami. In 2016, three years into production on the project — created using software with the aid of visual effects supervisor Ali Kamali — Kiarostami passed away and the film was completed in post-production under the direction of his son Ahmad and creative director Sam Javanrouh. It challenges a lot of preconceived notions about Kiarostami.
When he was “discovered” in the West with his 1987 film “Where Is the Friend’s House?” and his 1990 semi-documentary “Close-Up,” he was treated as a re-inventor of neo-realism and constantly compared to Roberto Rossellini and Vittorio de Sica. While Rossellini kept coming up with new challenges for himself, he never would have made a film like “24 Frames.” This is much closer to American avant-garde filmmakers like Ernie Gehr and Ken Jacobs. And while Kiarostami has also been praised for his humanist sensibility, people only appear in two of the 24 “frames,” while birds and mammals are a constant presence in the rest.
“24 Frames” was intended to tie together two passions of Kiarostami’s: film and photography. The movie is based around his still photos, which it animates using CGI. It’s always possible to tell what the base image is, but Kiarostami and his co-workers layered other images and effects on top of them. The Iranian landscape in winter is a favorite subject, and animated snow is a recurring image here. As a filmmaker, he began moving in this direction with his 2003 “Five,” whose signature scene of ducks walking through the frame gets repeated obsessively here. At the time, I thought “Five” was a weak imitation of North American avant-garde films — I suspect it worked better as an installation than when I saw it at MoMA’s theater — but “24 Frames” repeats some of its idees fixes and finally gets them right.
Celebrating love, “24 Frames” hints at new direction late Iranian director had in mind
This film challenges as well the naïve notion that Kiarostami was content to record reality and reproduce it back with little alteration. It’s true that his work had a grounding in documentary — he made six medium-length or feature non-fiction films — but “Close Up” picked up the baton from Shohei Imamura’s “A Man Vanishes” and Orson Welles’ “F For Fake” in constantly making the spectator question the reality of what he or she was seeing. Jean-Luc Godard likened him to the Lumière brothers, who have been partially credited with inventing cinema, along with Georges Mélies; while the latter made fantasies about travel to the moon with the best special effects he could devise at the time, the former filmed workers leaving factories at the end of the day. It may surprise some people that Kiarostami embraced CGI. In quite a few shots here, it’s very obvious that the animals in them never existed outside a computer.
In its creative use of CGI, “24 Frames” builds a bridge from today’s Hollywood blockbusters to video art made on a much smaller budget and shown completely outside the conventional world of cinema. But I must admit that the 24th frame is the one where the film’s meaning finally comes together, 110 minutes in. Animating a couple from an old Hollywood film off a TV set, Kiarostami brings them closer together until they kiss. This celebration of romantic love, heightened by the song playing on the soundtrack expressing the exact same emotion, is something he rarely allowed himself to depict in his narrative films. Afterwards, the TV set shows the words “the end.”
Obviously, this was the end for Kiarostami, too, as a person and artist. It’s the final scene of his final film. Several of his films, such as “The Traveler,” “Through the Olive Trees,” and “Taste of Cherry,” are structured around quests that remain unfulfilled or whose endings are ambiguous. That’s the real-life tale of “24 Frames.” Kiarostami made more than 40 shorts for possible incorporation into this feature, and on his deathbed, he narrowed them down to 30 contenders. his son selected the final 24 after Abbas’ death.
Auteurists will have to interpret this film with the knowledge that some of the key creative decisions about it were made after its director died, obviously outside his control. I’m not one, but I’m very touched by its suggestion of a new direction Kiarostami could have followed. At the same time, “24 Frames” never would have received theatrical distribution in America if it weren’t made by a very well known and revered director of narrative films.
For most directors, ending their lives and careers by singing the praises of love would be a rather banal touch. Given the sense of emotional repression hovering around the edges of Kiarostami’s work, the 24th frame achieves something moving and new in his work. It’s the moment in “24 Frames” where the entire film’s meaning comes together. And that’s the last word, with a diva singing the audience out as the credits roll over the image of the TV set.
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Parents, Staff, Alumni and Friends of Gloucester Catholic:
The 18th Annual Maroon & Gold Basket Auction will be held on April 18, 2024 at Adelphia Restaurant in Deptford, NJ. Event tickets are now on sale. Please see the attached Flyer to purchase tickets.
This fundraiser solely benefits the students of Gloucester Catholic Junior Senior High School. We need your help and no gift/contribution is too small. We have set up an easy sign-up with a variety of options. Once you decide on your donation, you can mail it to the address below or send it in with your child c/o Heather Mondel, Basket Auction Donation. PLEASE LABEL THE ENVELOPE!! We will notify you once we have received it. If you know someone that would like to donate a basket (valued at approximately $100), we would be so appreciative. We are sending this out early so that you can shop the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals.
We thank you in advance for making this event a huge success. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Heather Mondel at [email protected]. Please have all donations in by March 15th.
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Kevin Sunderman, CGCS, has traded life as a golf course superintendent and a spot on the GCSAA Board of Directors for the role of the association’s chief operating officer. He began his new duties Oct. 24. Photo by Roger Billings
Kevin Sunderman, CGCS, knew that 2023 likely would be a big year for him, both personally and professionally, and that outlook hasn’t changed any as 2022 prepares to give way to the new calendar year.
But the reasons behind why 2023 will be such a prominent year for Sunderman have changed substantially more than he might ever have dreamed.
In September, Sunderman — then the director of grounds at Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club in St. Petersburg, Fla., and GCSAA’s vice president — accepted a new role as the association’s chief operating officer. He replaced another
former superintendent and GCSAA board member in that role, Bob Randquist, CGCS, who retired in October after 4½ years on the staff and 46 years as a GCSAA member.
“I am extremely excited to be joining GCSAA as the COO,” Sunderman said in a news release announcing his new position. “Being a member of the association has had a tremendous impact on my life and career as a golf course superintendent.
From the time I first served on a chapter board to the GCSAA Board of Directors, it was always about service and leadership. That hasn’t changed. This gives me the opportunity to continue to serve the industry that has meant so much to me in
a new way.”
In making this decision, the 22-year GCSAA member took a pass on the opportunity to serve as GCSAA president in 2023, a position he had been nominated for that would have been voted upon by association members in February during the Annual Meeting and
Election at the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando. Instead, Sunderman relinquished his position on the board to become COO. To fill that void, current GCSAA president Kevin P. Breen, CGCS, has been nominated to serve as second term.
Sunderman brings a unique set of qualifications to his new position, including more than 19 years of experience in professional golf course management, prior experience in the financial services sector, a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University
in turfgrass management and a recently earned master’s degree in business administration from Florida Southern College.
In addition to his 17-year stint at Isla Del Sol, Sunderman previously held the superintendent position at Whetstone Golf Club in Caledonia, Ohio, and assistant superintendent positions at TPC Prestancia in Sarasota, Fla.; Snee Farm Country Club in Mount
Pleasant, S.C.; and East Lake Woodlands Country Club in Oldsmar, Fla.
After six years on the GCSAA Board of Directors, Sunderman has had deep exposure to the GCSAA headquarters team, including work with the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show; corporate partners; education; diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; advocacy;
environmental programs; and the GCSAA Foundation.
“When the opportunity arose for Kevin to join the GCSAA team, we knew we had found our next COO,” GCSAA Chief Executive Officer Rhett Evans said in that same news release. “His knowledge of GCSAA and the industry, business acumen and
leadership skills provide the association with a speed of transition that will prove advantageous as we expand and enhance the programs and services we deliver to our membership.”
Sunderman, whose family includes his wife, Melani, son, Trent, and daughter, Elise, will relocate from Florida to Kansas for his new role at GCSAA headquarters. He began his new duties Oct. 24.
GCM sat down with Sunderman to discuss his transition from the golf course to GCSAA headquarters, his short- and long-term goals as he settles into his new position, and his family’s expectations in making the move from the beaches of Florida to
life amid the four seasons common in eastern Kansas.
Sunderman (left) with his family in front of GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kan. — (from left) daughter Elise, wife Melani and son Trent. Photo courtesy of Kevin Sunderman
GCM: Why were you interested in GCSAA’s COO position, and why did you decide that now was the time to pursue it?
Kevin Sunderman: When I think about my skill set and what I love to do most, it’s always been about people and projects, helping people succeed and grow and effectively managing projects. This job is all about people and projects,
a tailored fit. While the timing seemed less than ideal, as I was about to become president of the association, my wife and I believe everything happens for a reason. The association had a void to fill with Bob Randquist’s retirement, and we
felt the calling that this was the right move for us and for GCSAA. Having spent the last 15 years in voluntary leadership roles for the industry, no doubt I am passionate about and care for GCSAA and what we do to impact the lives of our members.
This role allows me to extend my dedication beyond the term limitations of serving on a board.
GCM: Your role on the GCSAA Board of Directors and the potential as serving as association president in 2023 must have weighed on you as you considered the COO position. How did you ultimately reconcile that with accepting this new career
KS: I did have to take pause when deciding to resign from the board to join GCSAA as the COO. However, it wasn’t much longer than a pause. The right path was clear for my wife and me as we weighed the decision. I always considered
it an honor to serve GCSAA on the board of directors, and I did look forward to representing the members at the highest level. However, in all my years serving at the local, state and national levels, it was never about someday being president of
GCSAA. It has always been about leadership, service and the opportunity to have a positive impact on people’s lives in an industry I love.
GCM: You’ve been on the golf course in one role or another for more than 20 years. What will you miss most about being a working golf course superintendent?
KS: Hands down it’s having a golf course as my office. Most specifically, it’s the sunrise as it illuminates the features of the golf course and the sense of tranquility it brings. I never let a sunrise at work go unappreciated,
even if only for a moment. In addition, there is a sense of pride knowing that every thought, plan and action taken had an impact in providing a beautiful landscape for so many to enjoy.
GCM: You will join a small group of GCSAA staff members with a background as a superintendent, including your predecessor in the role of COO, Bob Randquist. How do you think your previous on-the-ground experience will benefit you in your
new role? Any drawbacks?
KS: The primary statement of the GCSAA mission is “GCSAA is dedicated to serving its members.” Being a member and having worked two decades in the profession gives me insight on what is most impactful to our members’
lives and success. The staff at GCSAA is awesome, but being able to provide the perspective of our members takes what the staff can do to a whole new level.
GCM: In a relatively short period of time in recent years, you both earned your certification with GCSAA and completed an MBA program in logistics. Why were those continuing-education opportunities important to you, and how do you see
that manifesting itself in your new role as COO?
KS: I believe it is important to challenge yourself to continually grow and strive to be the best you can be. For me, this has been amplified by my board service to the industry. I’ve been around so many great men and women who
have inspired me to do more. It was these individuals who encouraged and mentored me to achieve the designation of Certified Golf Course Superintendent. It was a taste of this accomplishment that served as a catalyst for my pursuit of an MBA. The
studies surrounding my MBA were truly life-changing in what they brought to my perspective and understanding of the people, processes and world around me. I haven’t stopped learning and continually look to gain greater perspective. I take this
approach into the COO role as I look to learn and collaborate with our staff in order to most effectively serve the needs of our members and industry.
GCM: Your first days at GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., came at a very busy time for the association, with the Chapter Delegates Meeting taking place, preparations for the upcoming Conference and Trade Show in Orlando underway,
etc. What will your first 90 days in this role look like?
KS: Now that I have a few weeks under my belt, the first 90 days look to be extremely busy! In a perfect world, one would enter a new role and do nothing but observe and ask questions to learn about their new job and organization. However,
we don’t have the luxury of time due to so much going on at GCSAA. Because of this, I am looking to have an even balance of learning, participating in meetings and taking on my own projects firsthand. One significant advantage to having served
as a board member immediately prior to joining staff is a deep level of familiarity with the organization. This will allow me to accelerate my onboarding process and become most effective quickly.
GCM: What will your priorities be in your role as COO? Are their particular GCSAA initiatives or services that you’ll focus on?
KS: My priorities lie within the fulfillment of our mission. I think this can most effectively be done by leading our team of employees who are all specialists in their own fields. In addition to leading our team, I will have my own list
of internal projects as well as external projects collaborating with allied industry partners. To highlight any specific programs or services right now would be shortsighted, as everything GCSAA does means something to someone. In a nutshell, I aim
to make GCSAA as effective as it can be providing all the programs and services to our industry to ensure our members’ success.
GCM: Lawrence, Kan., is a much different part of the country than the Gulf Coast of Florida, where you’ve spent the last 20 years. What are you most looking forward to about a move to the Midwest, and what will you and your family
miss about the Sunshine State?
KS: I was born and raised in rural Ohio. In many ways, a move to Kansas is like a homecoming. Florida served as a great home for more than 20 years. We have many fond memories there, as that is where we raised our family. However, home
truly is where the heart is. We are extremely excited about the relocation to Kansas, as it brings new surroundings and experiences. As Florida continues to take in approximately 1,000 new residents every day from all over the world, we look forward
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Do you already know the delicate indicators a coworker likes you?
The two of you should proceed to maintain a harmonious work relationship even when you’re dating. Yes, it’s completely regular to talk to your companion about work. You can select to not speak about it but you don’t need to keep away from it. People talk to their partner about their work each time. Now, the scenario is ideal for both of you to speak about work. You don’t must undergo the hassles of introducing who’s who or orienting them about what you do and the technical phrases you utilize at work.
Working in the identical location as your companion would possibly offer you some peace of thoughts because you’ll not need to marvel the place they are; you would possibly be both in the identical location. You can carpool to work collectively, eat lunch at the similar time, and give one another ideas on tips on how to impress your boss since you both know the tradition at the company. If you have dated a coworker and then the two of you have an unsightly break-up, it can actually mess up the dynamics and really feel of the office.
Dating a coworker: is it a great or bad idea?
One of you might want the whole world to know, whereas the other may suppose it’s a greater concept to keep it under wraps. Once she began implementing the recommendation, she started noticing enhancements in her relationship virtually immediately. After speaking to Lucy (one of their relationship consultants) and telling her of her desperate situation, Lucy was able summerdating.com popularity to give her some concrete steps to comply with over the next days. She had hit all-time low, and the worst is that she felt her associates did not even understand her scenario.
What is extra, if you work on a new venture collectively, the possibilities are that you will carry your work at home and spend your weekends working on the tasks as a substitute of doing one thing else. In addition, you might risk that your conversations will focus only on work and you will neglect to speak about your feelings and your life collectively. When you’re in love, you wish to shout it from the rooftops because you’re so flipping pleased that you just simply want the entire world to know! Unless, of course, you’re courting a co-worker by which case you’d prefer to hold your relationship on the down-low, ideally at negative decibels in order that it barely even registers as a whisper. If you’re dating a coworker, you’ll likely spend a lot of time with them. This can lead to distractions and have an effect on your work performance.
The refined indicators a coworker likes you
well together! That sort of established sense of teamwork and partnership that
They find time for you
In truth, you welcome it with open arms and can’t wait for the weekend to be over. If anything, you pity the opposite 9-to-5 staff who drag themselves to work instead of welcoming the challenges that the brand new work week has to supply. Of course, this newfound constructive attitude has little to do with the office policies and extra with the reality that you get to spend more time along with your companion. You also needs to be ready for the gossip and drama that usually comes with workplace romances.
They keep away from their cellphone when you’re together
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We find consumers make an application for payday loan when they’ve restricted the means to access mainstream credit
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Abstract: “Pay day loan providers just like the a source of small dollar, short-name fund has expanded significantly over the past twenty years. Getting started as simple storefront shops in approximately 2 hundred cities in the early 1990’s, the grew more several-bend towards the end regarding 2014. As the development of which payday loans marketplace is noticeable, there is absolutely no standard consensus on whether the unit considering try advantageous to people that use by this medium additionally the industry’s long-title impression abreast of area. Many principles, guidelines, and you can constraints during the payday https://empire-finance.com/student-loans/wisconsin loan industry is given during the county level. Currently, thirteen says prohibit pay-day loan providers to operate within particular state limits by way of individuals laws and regulations and you will guidelines. Of one’s 33 claims that enable payday loan functions, really limitation them one way or another using limit interest levels, financing number, and you can pay symptoms. Past county-mainly based rules, certain Government oversight really does are present during the governing brand new payday loans globe. All federal oversight was developed using past Congressional action like the Basic facts within the Financing Operate and you can as a consequence of governmental companies for instance the Government Trading Fee. But not, federal arrived at is growing as a result of freshly composed teams such as the Individual Monetary Safeguards Bureau. Payday financing continues to develop beyond traditional geographical borders and you will towards the elements particularly web sites-oriented loan providers. So it creates an atmosphere in which confusion reigns concerning courtroom jurisdiction. By suspicion of current statutes and how it apply to your pay check credit, developing guidelines will stay towards foreseeable future.”
“Banking institutions and Payday Loan providers: Relatives otherwise Opposition?” Barth, James Roentgen.; Hilliard, Jitka; Jahera, John S. Global Advances inside the Monetary Search, 2015. doi: /s11294-015-9518-z.
Abstract: “That it report talks about brand new geographic shipments out of pay-day loan providers and you can finance companies you to jobs from the You. State-top data are used to mean variations in the fresh regulatory ecosystem along side states. Considering the more restrictions into interest levels or other aspects of the latest payday loans issues, i empirically consider the partnership between your level of payday lender areas and different market and you may economic services. The performance imply that number of locations was seriously pertaining to the fresh part of African-Western inhabitants, the new portion of people that’s old 15 and you may less than and you can the impoverishment speed. Exactly how many places is also adversely about earnings for each and every capita and you can educational profile.”
Centered on regression discontinuity rates, i reveal that the results of pay day borrowing toward credit ratings or any other tips of economic well-being was close to zero
“Pay day loan Choices and you may Effects.” Bhutta, Neil; Skiba, Paige Marta; Tobacman, Jeremy. Diary of money, Credit and you may Financial, 2015. doi: /jmcb.12175.
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Very few movies in history can truly be called perfect, but Back to the Future comes very close. The time-traveling adventure remains as popular now as it was when it first hit theaters 35 years ago, and you’d struggle to find someone that hasn’t seen it at least a handful of times. It’s also one of the very few titles that nobody ever seems to say anything negative about, with the overwhelming majority in universal agreement that Back to the Future will always be regarded as one of the finest blockbusters to ever come out of the Hollywood studio system. But is a Back to the Future reboot in the cards for us?
The back-to-back sequels failed to recapture the lightning in a bottle that made the first installment so special, but they’re both solid movies in their own right, combining to form an all-time great trilogy. The story of Marty McFly and Doc Brown may have reached a satisfying conclusion at the end of 1990’s Part III, but every now and again rumors rear their head about a possible sequel or reboot.
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Ghanaian Music Label, Frimprince Music Production terminates the contract with the longest signee on the label, Evangelist Diana Asamoah.
In a press release via Facebook, the label reveals that the celebrated artiste has breached a lot of contract clauses following a verbal agreement to work together.
According to a release, the termination of the contract between Evangelist Diana Asamoah and Frimprince Music Productions had become necessary due to “several breaches” on the part of the artist.
The termination of the contract barres Evangelist Diana Asamoah from referring to Mr. Emmanuel Anane Frimpong as her executive producer.
She also loses access to all the digital pages of the music production company including her own verified Facebook page.
The evangelist noted that all the songs produced under the music label shall continue to belong to the label.
Evangelist Diana Asamoah and Frimprince Music Production have been in business since the year 2000.
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One other immediate consequence of heavy alcohol drinking is that it brings about Myokymia. This is a condition where the eye twitches abnormally.
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Yami Gautam confirmed she was pregnant at the trailer launch of her film Article 370 and spoke of her experience shooting for the film while she was expecting.
Actor Yami Gautam and director Aditya Dhar are about to become parents. Three years into their marriage, the couple is about to have a new addition to their family. The actor is five months pregnant now and will have the baby later this year. Talking to the press after the launch of the trailer of her upcoming film, Article 370, Yami shared her experience shooting for the film while pregnant. (Also Read: Article 370 trailer: Yami Gautam plays a steely NIA officer fighting for Kashmir)
Yami Gautam was pregnant while shooting for some portions of her next film(Instagram)
‘It’s mentally taxing’
After joking that she could write a thesis on working while pregnant, Yami told the press that it’s ‘mentally taxing.’ She said, “Plus the firsts are always challenging. If you ask me about motherhood and everything coming together, I don’t know what I would’ve done if Aditya wasn’t by my side.”
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She also said that she felt a ‘responsibility as an actor’ to see this film through. “We took a lot of precautions. It wasn’t the time to tell everybody and was kept a secret while shooting. But luckily, I had only the talkie portions left to shoot. But I thank the doctors who monitored me secretly,” she added.
Yami also said she enjoyed training for the film to play an NIA agent. “Most of the training and stunts were done (by the time I was pregnant). You want to be careful,” she said, adding, “It’s surreal my baby was a part of this (film), it was always two of us putting in the hard work. I was also inspired by my mother, I’ve seen her work through pregnancy. We Indian women are stronger than we give ourselves credit for.”
Yami and Aditya
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On Monday, October 2nd, Glebe House School came together for a heartwarming Harvest Celebration. Here is a roundup and a selection of photos from the day.
The day began with a whole school assembly led by Mrs Haslam, where our pupils and staff gathered to celebrate the season, give thanks and learn about the importance of providing food to those in need.
During the assembly, students sang ‘Autumn Days’ and generously contributed non-perishable food items, which were collected by the Heads and Deputy Head of School on the stage. Mrs. Haslam also highlighted the crucial role that Food Banks play in our communities and explained why we chose to support the Hunstanton Food Bank with our harvest donations.
Following the assembly, pupils from Reception to Division VIII transformed our dining room with a stunning autumnal display by decorating the tables using fresh produce and natural signs of Autumn such as twigs, leaves, conkers and acorns in their house colours. The Div VII and Div VIII children helped the Pre Prep, and then the Prep worked as a team in their respective houses to ensure the room looked spectacular when the younger children returned for lunch.
Afterwards, the pupils explored themed activities, including poetry writing inspired by the harvest season. Overall, the day was a cheerful reminder of how we can all come together as a school community to make a positive impact on the world around us.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s Harvest Celebrations, whether by donating food, decorating tables or participating in various activities. Your help ensured that our Harvest Celebration was not just a celebration of the season but a celebration of the kindness, generosity and empathy that define our Glebe House School community. | <urn:uuid:b081364a-a9b4-4418-920a-16066c23f386> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://glebehouseschool.co.uk/harvest-festival/ | 2024-04-18T13:05:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.963161 | 354 |
History of Montessori
Dr. Maria Montessori
The Montessori approach was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the late 1890′s while attending the University of Rome. Her philosophy arose from observations on how children learn; she discovered children need little incentive to try new activities due to their natural curiosity. In 1907 she opened her first school called the Casa dei Bambini or Children’s House, with 50 – 60 children mostly from the slums of Florence, Italy.
Due to their upbringing, many of her children were fearful and malnourished; to make them more comfortable, Dr. Montessori carefully prepared the environment with materials and furniture that were suitable for their size and skill level. Through the use of her methods and interaction, her children developed extremely high intellectual and social ability.
In 1911, the Montessori method made its way to the United States where it enjoyed a surge in interest in American publications. However, by 1914 the educational establishment had successfully limited its spread and it took until the 1960′s for growth to restart through the work of the American Montessori Society (AMS). Today, it is estimated over 20,000 schools practice the Montessori method throughout the world; and several public school systems across the United States have adopted the Montessori method as their primary teaching strategy.
Maria Montessori continued to refine her ideas until her death in 1952.
To grasp the essence of Montessori education, just step inside a WMS classroom. Beautiful, inviting, and thoughtfully arranged, the room embodies each element of Maria Montessori’s revolutionary approach.
Natural lighting, soft colors, and uncluttered spaces set the stage for activity that is focused and calm. Learning materials are displayed on accessible shelves, fostering independence as students go about their work. Everything is where it is supposed to be, conveying a sense of harmony and order that both comforts and inspires.
In this safe and empowering environment, students find joy in learning.
The design and flow of the Montessori classroom create a learning environment that accommodates choice.
There are spaces suited to group activity, and areas where a student can settle in alone. Parts of the room are open and spacious, allowing a preschooler to lay out strands of beads for counting, or an elementary student to ponder a 10-foot-long Timeline of Life.
You won’t find the customary rows of school desks; children work at tables or on the floor, rolling out mats on which to work and define their work space.
Nor are you likely to find walls papered with brightly colored images of cartoons and syndicated characters. Rather, you might see posters from a local museum, or framed photographs or paintings created by the students themselves.
There are well-defined spaces for each part of the curriculum, such as Language Arts, Math, and Culture. Each of these areas features shelves or display tables with a variety of inviting materials from which students can choose.
Many classrooms have an area devoted to peace and reflection: a quiet corner or table with well-chosen items—a vase of daisies; a goldfish bowl—to lead a child to meditative thought. And always there are places to curl up with books, where a student can read or be read to. Each classroom is uniquely suited to the needs of its students. Preschool rooms feature low sinks, chairs, and tables; a reading corner with a small couch (or comfy floor cushions); reachable shelves; and child-sized kitchen tools—elements that allow independence and help develop small motor skills.
Above all, each classroom is warm, well-organized, and inviting, with couches, rugs, and flowers to help children and youth feel calm and at home.
Montessori Learning Materials
A hallmark of Montessori education is its hands-on approach to learning. Students work with specially designed materials, manipulating and investigating until they master the lesson inside. Beautifully crafted and begging to be touched, Montessori’s distinctive learning materials are displayed on open, easily accessible shelves. They are arranged (left to right, as we read in Western languages) in order of their sequence in the curriculum, from the simplest to the most complex. Each material teaches a single skill or concept at a time—for example, the various “dressing frames” help toddlers learn to button, zip, and tie; 3-dimensional grammar symbols help elementary students analyze sentence structure and style. And, built into many of the materials is a mechanism (“control of error”) for providing the student with some way of assessing her progress and correcting her mistakes, independent of the teacher.
The concrete materials provide passages to abstraction, and introduce concepts that become increasingly complex. As students progress, the teacher replaces some materials with others, ensuring that the level of challenge continues to meets their needs.
The Teacher as “Guide”
The Montessori teacher, child, and environment may be seen as a learning triangle, with each element inextricably linked, and a vital part of the whole. The teacher thoughtfully prepares a classroom environment with materials and activities that entice her students to learn. She may guide her students to new lessons and challenges, but it is the child’s interaction with what the environment has to offer that enables learning to occur.
Because the teacher isn’t meant as the focus of attention, she can often be difficult to spot. Typically you’ll find the teacher sitting on the floor or at a table, observing the students as they work and making notations about their progress, or consulting with an individual or a small group.
A Montessori class is composed of students whose ages typically span 3 years. Ideally, members stay with the class, and teacher, for the entire cycle, forging a stable community and meaningful bonds.
It is common to see students of different ages working together. Older students enjoy mentoring their younger classmates—sometimes the best teacher is someone who has recently mastered the task at hand. Younger students look up to their big “brothers” and “sisters,” and get a preview of the alluring work to come.
So while at the infant and toddler level we group our children within their respective age groups, once they reach the age of 2.9 to 3 years (depending on each child’s personal level of progression) they may be eligible for the multi-age classroom.
A Caring Community
Students work together as stewards of their environment. They take turns caring for classroom pets and plants; do their part to maintain order, such as by returning materials to the shelves after use; and help keep outdoor spaces groomed and litter-free.
How to live in community, to learn independently, to think constructively and creatively: These are the lessons of the Montessori classroom that remain with its students as they make their way in the world.
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IDC AI Roadshow 2024
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Souls, Brains and People: Who or what are we?By Gareth D. Jones
In 1980 IVP published my book Our Fragile Brains, aimed at presenting a Christian perspective on brain research. In this I touched on the relationship of the soul to the brain and argued for a unitary vision of a human being and against any compartmentalized view. More explicitly I wrote: “The principle repercussion of the biblical view is a discarding of the Greek idea of an “immortal soul.” What is stressed is not the immortality of the soul (and dissolution of the body) at death, but the Christian hope that God will reconstitute the whole person.” (p274) At the time one of the reviewers of the book seriously wondered whether I could possibly be a Christian. Strange as this riposte was to me, it should not be totally unexpected. After all, no less a giant among theologians than John Calvin, appeared to argue that the soul is an ‘incorporeal substance’ that is an immortal, yet created essence, which is the person’s nobler part.” (Calvin Institutes 1, 15, 2). This dualist anthropology and the existence of an intermediate state after death were enshrined in the Westminster Confession of Faith (1646, XXXII). Here we read: “The bodies of men, after death, return to dust, and see corruption; but their souls which neither die nor sleep, having an immortal subsistence, immediately return to God who gave them . . . . “
Contemporary evangelical worship does not shy away from the soul, utilizing this concept as much as, if not more than, traditional hymns. In some instances, the words are based on psalms such as ‘Lord I lift up to you my soul’ (Psalm 25), while some are hymns dating from the 19th century, such as: ‘It is well with my soul’ (1876). Others, however, are far more recent. Think of: ‘I love you, Lord, And I lift my voice, To worship You Oh, my soul, rejoice!’ (1978); ‘Awake my soul God, resurrect these bones’ (2013); ‘Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul, Worship His holy name, Sing like never before O my soul, I’ll worship Your holy name’ (2012). There are even ‘Christian worship songs for the soul.’ It is far from clear what those singing these songs mean by the soul and whether or not they are dualists, but of one thing you can be certain, they have little idea of the relationship between the ‘soul’ and the brain. If this is correct, it forces us to ask how our worship reflects contemporary thought forms, both within and outside the church. What connection does it have with our lives as 21st century Christians? To ignore the significance of our brains in making us what we are is to court intellectual and, I would suggest, even spiritual disaster. It is a massive failure in science-faith dialogue, since it ignores what is known about the brain and the relationship of the brain to what we are as persons. These are not idle theoretical ruminations, but have intensely practical outcomes. As a neuroscientist by training, I have no doubt about the centrality of the brain for so much of what makes us human. This immediately sets me on a collision course with those commentators whose starting point is the duality of body and soul. I am using my scientific expertise to throw light on biblical teaching and theological thinking. This is far from unique, since we readily accept that an understanding of the functioning of the gastro-intestinal tract, the liver or the kidneys is vital for an appreciation of numerous aspects of health and disease. Mental health is no different. The fear expressed by Christians is that the person will be reduced to a material organ, the brain, with its neurons, synapses, neuronal networks, fibre tracts and specialized brain regions. This is reductionism writ large, as epitomized by Francis Crick’s famous aphorism that all human joys, sorrows, memories, ambitions, sense of personal identity and free will are nothing more than the behavior of a vast assembly of nerve cells and their associated molecules. In similar vein, neuroscientist Dick Swaab, argues that “Everything we think, do and refrain from doing is determined by our brain. From religion to sexuality, it shapes our potential, our desires and our characteristics.” While I have some sympathy with these assertions, they do not lead inevitably to determinism. And yet the attractions of dualism are obvious. Why not allow the material brain its role, but ensure that it is balanced by a non-material soul or mind? Theologians and philosophers have debated these issues ad nauseam, leading to a plethora of perspectives, such as substance dualism, holistic dualism, emergent dualism, and nonreductive dualism (physicalism). One neuroscientist who stood out against the crowd was Nobel-laureate and Roman Catholic, Sir John Eccles who, in the late 1970s (in conjunction with philosopher Karl Popper), defended human dignity and meaning on the basis of an explicit dualism between the self and the brain. For him, the self-conscious mind acts on neural centres in the brain thereby modifying the dynamic spatio-temporal patterns of neural events, especially in the neocortex. The fundamental problem for this form of dualism is the feasibility of one sort of substance acting on another sort of substance. Even postulating such an interaction takes one beyond the legitimate boundaries of scientific investigation. As an evangelical neuroscientist Donald MacKay provided an alternative perspective: comprehensive realism. Although human beings are an indivisible whole, they can be described in two different ways: the I-story (Inside story) and the O-story (Outside story; also referred to as the brain-story). These correspond to what we know as conscious agents (Inside story) and how we can be described in terms of our brains (Outside story). Both are equally real aspects of what makes us what we are, complementing one another and each needing to be taken seriously in its own right. For MacKay these two stories point to a duality of aspects rather than of substances. Consequently, there are no rational grounds for thinking that the material aspect is more ‘real’ than the mental. He was adamant that Christian perspectives start from the dependence of physical events on God leading to a positive incentive for Christians to take seriously the physical aspect of human nature, including the brain and neural events. His emphasis on the primacy of consciousness (I-story) and brain activity (O-story) is in stark contrast to Crick’s view of the ‘I’ story solely in terms of neural activity. After surveying the neuroscientific and theological literature, psychologist Malcolm Jeeves concluded that the primary ground with which we have to deal is not mind or matter, but self-conscious human agency. This does not provide any simple solution to the dualism/monism dialectic, but it warns us against advocating any extreme form of dualism. It appears, therefore, that when serious attention is paid to neuroscience, there is no escape from incorporating it into a view of personhood. However, neuroscience by itself is not the only or even the determinative factor in moving in this direction. In his assessment of what it means to be human, theologian Joel Green argues that the Genesis narrative does not provide a “basis for the existence of an ontologically distinctive entity known as the “soul” […] nor with the identification of a person’s true “self” with such an entity”. For him both theology and neuroscience highlight the embodiedness and relationality of human beings. There have to be neurobiological correlates of all our actions, attitudes, behaviors and beliefs – from prayer to love, from forgiveness to hope. Being created anew in Christ (2 Cor. 5:16-17) will be accompanied by neural changes underlying profound differences in all that we are becoming. The neural repercussions of growth in holiness and increasing spiritual maturity will, in turn, make possible ongoing changes in both brain and behavior. While a scientific study of the nervous system will not by itself tell us all we want to know about people and their functioning, a barely functioning brain or a severely damaged one will have major consequences for the individual and their relationships. Extreme damage to the brain demonstrates that there is an intimate relationship between the brain and the person, even if this is not the whole story. We are embodied persons rather than brains ensheathed in bodies. This embodied persons idea sits far more comfortably with the Christian claim that we are created in the image of God. Nevertheless, we have moved a great distance from an immaterial soul, an idea that continues to be ardently advocated in some Christian circles. For Christian philosopher Nancey Murphy, the New Testament writers attest that humans are psychophysical unities and that the Christian hope for eternal life depends on the reality of bodily resurrection and not on the ongoing existence of an immortal soul. Additionally, what is central to human existence is the network of relationships with others and also with God. However, she does not consider that study of the biblical writers leads definitively to either physicalism or dualism. For Murphy a satisfactory resolution lies in what she calls ‘nonreductive physicalism’. The complexity depicted in this conclusion is to be expected. The centrality of a material brain is to be viewed within the context of human social relations, cultural factors and most importantly God’s action in the lives of human beings. There is much we do not understand and will not understand, no matter what position we adopt. However, this does not allow us to use concepts and terms we have never questioned and that are foreign to the culture within which we live. As we grapple with the mysteries of the brain we may realize there are depths of understanding here that help us to interpret the expectations Jesus had of how his followers were to think and act. What might this mean in practice? When challenged by the Pharisees over the failure of the disciples to wash their hands before meals, Jesus rebuked them for their hypocrisy since they were merely paying lip service in their worship. In reply he stated: “it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles.” (Matthew 14: 10-11). His explanation was that “whatever goes into the mouth enters the stomach, and goes out into the sewer. But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this is what defiles” (vv 17-18). While it is clear what Jesus was getting at, these are the thought forms of his time and not ours. For me the impact is far greater if we think in terms of the effects on our brains of what we see and hear. The organization of our brains is altered by what we see and hear, thereby influencing our responses and attitudes, our likes and dislikes, our priorities and preferences. What we are and what we are becoming have a neural basis. If we took this more seriously, we would be far more careful about what books we read, what films we watch, what activities we participate in (including online activities), because all these influence our brains and have ongoing repercussions – for good and for ill. In other words, growth in grace (or lack of it) is reflected in modifications to our brains that, in turn, influence how we will live in future. Jesus might have said “whatever comes out of the mouth proceeds from the brain, and this is what defiles.” |
Gareth Jones is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Anatomy at the University of Otago, New Zealand. He trained as a neuroscientist, but has also written widely in the field of bioethics especially in relation to the human body.
Gareth served as Head of the Anatomy Department for many years, since which he has served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Director of the Bioethics Centre. He currently consults in a number of areas in the University, mainly over leadership issues. Gareth has written widely in academic circles in neuroscience, bioethics and anatomical education, and for a general readership on the interrelationship of Christian faith and science. His books include: Speaking for the Dead: The Human Body in Biology and Medicine (Ashgate 2009), and Peril and Promise of Medical Technology (Peter Lang 2013). | | <urn:uuid:b1ba727f-bdfc-4bb1-b42d-7699c71dc399> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://godandnature.asa3.org/essay-souls-brains-and-people-who-or-what-are-we-by-gareth-d-jones.html | 2024-04-18T14:51:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.959164 | 2,624 |
The Best PPC Agency can’t help a crappy website
Is your Website wasting your PPC Spend?
When properly planned and executed, Pay-per-Click ads are a great way to increase your ticket sales and increase the brand awareness surrounding your Tour or Activity Company.
Many people, when considering the success of their Pay-per-Click campaigns focus on only the numbers which Google Ads (or whoever else) shows them. However, when you’re gauging the level of success your Pay-per-Click campaigns are having you have to look a little deeper than just CTR (click-through rate) or CPA (cost per acquisition). You also need to look at your website.
Your Slow Website isn’t helping
If your website is running slow it is going to cut down on the number of conversions (ticket sales) you see coming from your website. Ignore the fact that a slow website will drop your website in the search rankings (for the sake of this conversation), a slow website simply pisses people off. You’ve felt the pain of waiting for a slow website to leave. How often do you simply hit the back button and leave? Your website visitors do the same.
What this means is that there are going to be a certain percentage of your website visitors, which are coming from your Ads, which are leaving your website without purchasing tickets. However, it isn’t because your ads are not working properly, or they’re managed improperly. You can blame this one on your website.
Your Website doesn’t look right on Mobile Devices
Here is another area in which a lot of Tour and Activity company still need to get up to speed on. We’ve all been there – visiting a website that isn’t responsive/mobile friendly. You know how hard it is for you to use the website properly, navigating and finding what it is you need to find. Your potential customers are no different.
If your website isn’t displaying properly on a mobile device you’re probably wasting around 50% of your ad budget. Google will still show your ads to people on their mobile device (yes, you can make this not happen, but WHY?), and those people arrive on your website to find it hard or impossible to navigate. Once again, your website is letting you down. It isn’t that your Google Ads are not performing as they should – it is because you still haven’t brought your website up to the standards people expect.
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All-inclusive resorts are plentiful throughout the Caribbean and Mexico, but you can also find these types of set-ups in other popular holiday destinations as well, including Florida, Arizona, Hawaii, and areas of Europe and Central America.
An all-inclusive destination is often the most convenient choice for a vacation because it reduces the amount of planning. Travelers don’t need to separately budget for and arrange flights, hotels, meals, entertainment, and activities because it’s all wrapped up in one neat little bow and paid upfront. We highlighted several more reasons why this type of vacation is a good choice in our Top 10 Reasons to Choose an All-Inclusive Resort. However, if you are new to this type of experience, there are many things that can lead to a problematic vacation. Read on for our pro tips to avoid disappointment at an all-inclusive resort.
1. Research the Resort Before Booking… and then research some more
What most people do not know is that many all-inclusive resorts feature more than one resort on the same premises. Each is geared to a different type of traveler — families, couples, and luxury travelers. And each has its own rates, room layouts and decor, and on-site amenities and restaurants… but all interconnected. For example, Bahia Principe Resorts in the Mexican Riviera lists 4 different resorts — 2 family-oriented properties (Coba and Tulum) and 2 luxury properties (Sian Ka’an and Akumal, with an additional option of Akumal Adults-Only), and they are all intertwined. To fully understand this type of setup, read our resort breakdown here.
Reserving online for an all-inclusive resort can be confusing for travelers because online booking sites often fail to explain that the amenities guests will have access to will depend on the section of the resort they book. And sometimes their photos are out of date or represent the wrong property. So, it’s no wonder that when guests arrive they are perplexed and disappointed.
The best bet is to speak with a seasoned travel agent to help make your decision and obtain the best deal. Or speak directly with the resort. If you are determined to make your own arrangements, research the property thoroughly and its individual resorts before you book, and take into account all the features that will or will not be included with each one. Never trust a Google search for photos of the resort and its room layouts because visitors are known to incorrectly identify the pictures they upload to the web. This is also true of guest photos uploaded to TripAdvisor. It’s best to look directly at the resort’s website or locate current photos on their social media.
2. Find out about the ‘Extras’
Many all-inclusive resorts go way beyond the inclusion of a few restaurants and activities. Some have such large properties that they include executive golf courses, spas and salons, medical services, ziplining, casinos and nightlife, and a multitude of exciting watersports. In some cases, there is a facility for swim-with-dolphin experiences. Although the resort will advertise these on-site features, it does not mean they are included. So it’s best to find out ahead of time how much extra they will cost if you want to access them.
Typically, most all-inclusive resorts include non-motorized watersports such as kayaks, paddleboards, and windsurfing equipment. But jet-skiing, parasailing, and motorized boats are pay-as-you-go. Some activities are included, such as dance lessons, poolside fitness, Karaoke, and more. But specialty shows are usually extra. Most restaurants are included and often room service as well. But exclusive dining is almost always extra, such as a romantic dinner on the beach, or a specialty dinner cooked in-suite by a chef. Fitness centers are included, but not the spas and treatments. Golf is included if you have paid for a golf vacation package or if your all-inclusive package includes one round; otherwise, it is pay-as-you-go.
3. Identifier Bracelets
Upon check-in at an all-inclusive resort, guests are issued a waterproof bracelet that depicts their section of the resort (oftentimes with their guest # on it). This helps staff to identify the amenities that can be accessed by that guest. Never take the bracelet off during your stay and do not pack it to take home as a souvenir; you will be expected to turn it in at the end of your stay. If you lose it during your vacation, report it to the front desk right away so they can issue a solution. If you do not turn in your bracelet at check-out, you will be charged for it and the penalty can be expensive. This is to prevent guests from passing their bracelets along to someone wanting access to features that are not included with their particular package.
Despite booking an all-inclusive vacation, it does not mean that tipping is included. Some all-inclusive destinations include gratuities, but more often than not tipping is appreciated and encouraged. Not only is it good manners, particularly if you’ve had great service, but it can also ensure that you continue receiving great service. Busy bartenders, waiters, shuttle drivers, and housekeeping staff are grateful when acknowledged with a tip and often go out of their way to keep you happy. So, make sure you take several small bills with you on vacation, preferably in the currency of the country you are visiting. US currency is ‘usually’ accepted as well. Keep the bills somewhere safe but also easy to access.
5. Explore the Resort
Don’t be afraid to explore the resort thoroughly so you can take advantage of everything you have access to.
There’s nothing worse than returning home from vacation and discovering that you missed something you wanted to see or do and it was right at your fingertips without knowing it.
6. Explore the Region
The very same logic applies to seeing and doing things off the resort property. You can’t truly say you’ve seen Jamaica, for example, if all you’ve seen is the pool, the beach, and your hotel room. Before your trip, find out what adventures and excursions are available in the region and if any interest you. If so, read reviews to locate the best tour operators and prices, and then book in advance if you can. Or, if you wait until you arrive at your destination, oftentimes there is a reputable tour representative available in the lobby. Undoubtedly, you will be approached by locals selling tours on the beach. But for the sake of safety, book with a credible company.
7. Preventative Medicine
Before vacation, consult with your doctor or check the CDC website for recommendations regarding any vaccines or preventative medicine you might need to consider for your destination. For example, is a Twinrix shot recommended for the prevention of Hepatitis A and B? Is the water ok to drink at your destination? If not, consider using Dukoral® before traveling, for the prevention of diarrhea. The fastest way to ruin your vacation is to spend it in the bathroom with an upset stomach.
Also, don’t forget to pack simple over-the-counter meds that you might need, such as Tylenol, Gravol, Pepto, antibacterial cream, and some bandaids.
8. Timeshare Presentations
Many all-inclusive resorts have timeshares on the property, with eager salesmen that are anxious to show guests everything a timeshare can offer. Usually, the sales-pitch presentations come with a promise of a free gift, such as show tickets, tours, and spa treatments. Many people agree to sit through the 1 or 2-hour presentation just for the gift but quickly regret their decision when high-pressure sales tactics become uncomfortable. If you are the type of person that does not mind such an environment and giving up an hour or two of your vacation, it’s a good way to get some freebies. However, if talk of timeshares and aggressive salesmen makes you uneasy, do not get roped in. Firmly say no and walk away.
9. Beach Safety
If you choose to venture off your resort property by taking a walk along the beach, expect to be approached by locals selling tours, massages, and local crafts and jewelry. Most of the time this is harmless, but do not leave the beach to follow anyone to their vehicle or elsewhere. And do not get their hopes up for a sale if you do not intend to purchase anything. Just smile politely, say no thank you, and keep walking. You might also encounter locals with parrots or other exotic creatures to coax you to have your photo taken. These photos are NOT FREE; the locals expect you to pay for them even if they take them with your camera.
Most of the beaches in popular tourist destinations are entirely safe during the day, but it’s still wise to keep your wits about you and keep your valuables concealed. If at any time the situation feels uncomfortable, head back to your resort. And never go at night.
10. Stay Alert
This piece of advice should be taken seriously whenever you may roam — it should be common sense. However, we think it’s worth mentioning, especially if your destination is the Caribbean Islands. Staying alert includes:
a) Don’t wander off the resort and into unknown territory, especially at night. If you plan to leave your resort, make sure it’s with a reputable tour company or transfer service, or have the hotel concierge call a taxi for you.
b) Don’t invite strangers into your room. Don’t enter a stranger’s room or venture to their home.
c) Women traveling together should remain together, don’t split up to do things alone. If partying at a club, do not overindulge in alcohol and lose control. Do not go to the ladies’ room or leave the club by yourself.
d) Do not fall asleep on the beach.
e) Do not flash cash, or go to an ATM alone or after dark.
f) Use your room safe to lock up your passport and valuables when you are not using them.
g) Don’t leave valuables unattended on the beach or by the pool, such as your wallet, room key, smartphone, or brand-name clothing items.
h) Refrain from ‘hooking up’ with strange men or women as tempting as it might be. You never know who you’re dealing with or what their intentions are.
i) It’s been known to happen that staff sometimes cross boundaries. Most of the time it’s harmless flirting to make guests laugh, or possibly with the hope of getting extra tips. But there have been random incidents that have become serious. If something happens that makes you uncomfortable, don’t be afraid to report it to hotel management. | <urn:uuid:86d6103c-846a-4968-80c2-957b5c359691> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://goglobehopper.com/pro-tips-for-booking-an-all-inclusive-resort/ | 2024-04-18T14:24:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.952527 | 2,312 |
Koi are a type of fish that are often kept in ponds and water gardens. They are a popular choice for many people because of their bright colors and patterns.
Koi are also known for their calm demeanor, which makes them a good choice for people who want to add a bit of tranquility to their garden. Many people are curious about whether or not koi swim at night.
The answer is yes, koi do swim at night.
Are koi active at night?
Yes, koi are typically active at night. This is because they are predators and need to hunt for food.
Do koi like light at night?
It is generally accepted that koi do not like bright light at night. This is because the intense light can disrupt their sleep patterns and cause them to become stressed.
Additionally, the bright light can also be harmful to their eyes.
Do koi fish float when they sleep?
There is some debate on this topic. Some believe that koi fish do not float when they sleep because their bones are hollow and do not have a lot of mass.
However, others believe that they do float because they use a form of buoyancy to keep them afloat.
Why do my koi jump at night?
Koi, in general, are nocturnal fish. This means that they prefer to live and hunt during the night.
One reason why koi may jump at night is due to their natural prey habits. When hunting in the dark, they are able to stalk and catch their prey more easily.
Additionally, when predators are active at night, they are more likely to catch unsuspecting prey.
What do koi do at night?
Koi fish are known for their ability to see in the dark. They use their highly sensitive eyes to detect movement and food in the water.
This helps them survive during times of low light. Koi fish also use their mouths and tongues to explore their environment.
Can koi see in the dark?
Yes, koi can see in the dark. However, they prefer to swim in areas with good light.
Can I leave pond lights on all night?
It depends on the specific pond and lighting system. Many pond owners leave pond lights on all night as part of a nighttime landscape enhancement and to provide a tranquil environment for aquatic wildlife.
Leaving pond lights on all night, however, can also create potential safety risks for people and pets who may wander into the illuminated area. If pond lights are left on all night, it is important to consider the impact of the artificial light on the environment and to make sure that the light does not disrupt the natural nighttime activities of aquatic wildlife.
Do koi fish like to hide?
The answer to this question depends on the individual koi fish. Some koi fish will enjoy hiding in the substrate, while others may be more active and enjoy swimming around.
Generally speaking, most koi fish like to be in the water and explore their surroundings.
How much sleep do koi need?
Koi are fish and as such they require a certain amount of sleep. Koi typically need around 8 hours of sleep per day.
This amount of sleep helps to keep the fish healthy and alert.
What time of day are koi fish most active?
Koi fish are active during the daytime.
Why do koi sit on bottom of pond?
Koi sit on the bottom of their pond to avoid being disturbed by other fish. Koi also sit on the bottom to avoid being wet.
Do koi recognize each other?
It is still an area of research. However, some experts believe that koi may be able to recognize their own kind, as well as individuals that have been around them before.
Additionally, some research indicates that koi may be able to identify different colors and patterns of other koi.
According to the text, koi do swim at night. However, they are not as active as they are during the day.
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LEGAL UPDATE LUNCH SEMINAR
MEDIATE MANAGEMENT CO.
Date: Wednesday, 10:30a.m. June 14, 2017
Presented by: Goldman & Pease LLC
- APARTMENT OR CONDOMINIUM SHARING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AIRBNB
- What are the security risks, nuisances, and property damage that result from engaging an Airbnb rental?
- What are the best practices for avoiding problems that neighbors and property managers frequently encounter when tenants or condo unit owners use Airbnb.com?
- LIMITING THE OWNER / INVESTOR RATIO IN CONDOMINIUMS
- When is it possible to implement owner occupancy requirements for a condominium?
- What changes must be made to the Declaration of Trust or By-laws and how is this done?
- Can a lottery system be used to assign rental opportunities to a select number of unit owners?
- How can a Hardship Exception be used to build flexibility into the rule?
- Is it possible to collect fines from unit owners who rent their units in violation of the rule?
- LITIGATION AGAINST DEVELOPERS FOR MOLD AND DEFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION
- Can a condominium association file suit against the developer and/or architect of the condominium upon discovering mold or construction defects?
- What is the Statute of Repose and how does it limit the time for initiating litigation against a developer?
- What is the difference between an implied warranty and an express warranty and how is each handled under the statute of repose?
- DUTY OF PROPERTY OWNERS TO PREVENT HARM TO OTHERS
- What hazards must a property manager warn tenants or their guests about to avoid liability?
- How to deal with a neighboring property owner’s tree branches extending over your property?
- MANAGER LIABILITY
- Timely collect condominium fees from Trustees:
- Trustees fall behind
- Complete condominium questionnaire:
- Litigation, budget assessments
- Failure to fix broken railing or to make other necessary repairs:
- Contract dispute:
- Contract with property manager, not condominium
- Property manager sued
- Best practices: contracts clearly state “condo, mgr for”
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In general, a Gold IRA charges three fees. Some companies waive the fee for a larger initial deposit. Setting up a gold IRA involves numerous fees and costs that go beyond buying real gold and other precious metals. Those looking to add a precious metals IRA to their portfolio should expect to incur account setup costs, brokerage commissions, maintenance, storage, and others.
A gold IRA company charges a commission based on a percentage of your precious metal purchase. Remember that these prices may vary depending on the amount invested. Additionally, some companies offer promotions with no setup fees or free storage for the first year. The members and staff of this team have years of experience dealing with gold IRAs and have valuable insights into new issues and trends surrounding the precious metals market, which can help clients make the right decisions at the right time.
However, one of the trusted and highly respected Gold IRA companies on our list can help you clear up any ambiguities you may have. As with traditional IRAs, you can contribute to a gold IRA before tax and increase the value on a tax-deferred basis. In some cases, your IRA gold company sells IRS-approved metals, so you can buy your coins and gold bars from them directly. These self-directed IRAs have enabled investors to choose gold or other precious metals such as silver, platinum, and palladium as support for the product.
Birch Gold Group specializes in precious metals IRAs and is committed to providing customers with the right information so they can make the right decisions for their financial future. Read more about the different forms of physical gold you can buy, where you can buy it, and tips for buying gold. Regal Assets is different from other gold IRAs because it allows you to invest in both precious metals and cryptocurrencies. You’re most likely not going to start your gold IRA planning with the idea that you’ll unload your precious metals before you decide to retire.
Self-directed IRAs can be either traditional IRAs or Roth IRAs, and the difference is how you want to tax your money. With an education team, a dedicated agent, and a library of video resources, the company is doing everything it can to help its customers understand the steps to open a Gold IRA. The leading Gold IRA companies offer unbiased educational resources and investor information, as well as responsive customer support. A person can not only search for different gold or silver bullion dealers, but also research and compare different IRA custodian banks or escrow companies.
Gold IRA companies can vary widely, and choosing the best company for your investment goals is critical if you want to ensure a comfortable and hassle-free retirement. In addition, the new IRA is usually financed through an existing retirement account. Customers can then buy gold and silver via the company’s order desk. | <urn:uuid:95c3ffe7-54eb-4bfa-b6ac-2561cc3b2439> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://goldrothira.org/how-much-does-a-gold-ira-cost/ | 2024-04-18T13:22:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.944606 | 569 |
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