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Resistance and defence against hybrid action. The main adversaries in this domain are also Russia and China
Strengthen the resilience of Czech society, the Czech state and critical infrastructure; set up a systemic and holistic approach across the state; and build the capacity for adequate and timely response. These are the main objectives of the National Strategy for Countering Hybrid Operations, which was approved by the Government in April 2021. This strategy is then developed in the Action Plan, an updated version of which, 2024-2025, was adopted by the Government in early December 2023.
Hybrid threats have been talked about intensively for several years (the first explicit mention appeared in the 2016 National Security Audit), and it is a clear fact that not only the Czech Republic must constantly adapt to new trends and learn to deal with this multidimensional problem, especially in today's rapidly deteriorating security environment. The National Strategy for Countering Hybrid Operations is one of the strategic documents based on the Security Strategy ("State and non-state actors can threaten the security of the Czech Republic through hybrid operations, which focus in particular on vulnerable areas of democratic society."), the Defence Strategy ("Our state, society and armed forces are exposed to systematic hostile hybrid operations. Cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns, economic coercion, and sabotage, subversion and intelligence activities pose a threat to the Czech Republic") and is also related to the National Cyber Security Strategy of the Czech Republic. And since the Czech Republic is part of NATO and EU structures, it naturally takes into account the principles contained in the strategic documents of these organisations. For example, in December 2022, the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic negotiated a common EU tool for defence against hybrid threats, the so-called Hybrid Toolbox (EUHT).
In particular, in response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine, NATO allies are also strengthening their national resilience to hybrid threats, seeking to improve their ability to understand hybrid threats - specifically threats arising from strategies employed by Russia and China. Russia has sought to destabilize allied democracies by conducting hybrid campaigns that include cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and energy blackmail, and more recently by using migrants against Finland, the Baltics, and Poland. NATO is also dealing with China's opaque military development, its technological advances and its malicious cyber and hybrid activities, confrontational rhetoric and disinformation.
The Czech National Strategy defines hybrid threats broadly as follows: "Hybrid activity is the covert or overt activity of state or non-state actors (hybrid actors) directed against vulnerable elements of a democratic state and society. Hybrid actors use political, diplomatic, informational, military, economic, financial, intelligence and other tools to undermine democratic institutions, rule of law processes and internal security. Hybrid activities also use legal and legitimate-looking tools to achieve hostile goals and act against the interests of the Czech Republic. The speed, scope and intensity of hybrid activities are increasing, including as a result of the development of new technologies." The aforementioned National Security Audit defines three key areas: acting against the cohesion and ideological-value anchoring of society; acting against a functioning economy; acting against the security of the state and citizens.
At its meeting on 7 December 2023, the Government of the Czech Republic took note of the Action Plan to the National Strategy for Countering Hybrid Actions 2024-2025. Compared to the previous version, it introduces so-called milestones, which serve to monitor the implementation of individual tasks more clearly and to make them more assessable. It sets out the tasks according to the three pillars of the strategy: a systemic and holistic approach, strengthening the resilience of society, critical infrastructure and the state, and the ability to respond adequately. The Action Plan elaborates the essentially opaque topic of hybrid threats into a clear table of tasks and sets out the responsibilities of specific ministries for their implementation. These are primarily the Ministry of Defence, but also the Ministries of Industry and Trade, Education, Interior, Foreign Affairs and the National Cyber and Information Security Authority (NCIS).
In the area of a systemic and holistic approach within the Czech Republic, the Action Plan sets out three tasks, two of which are the responsibility of the Ministry of Defence. These are the ongoing development of a national network of experts to carry out research, awareness-raising and other projects; and the creation of a concept document aimed at preparing citizens for national defence (POKOS), with a deadline of the second quarter of 2024. The creation of a strategic framework for ensuring economic security is then a task for the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
The Ministries of Education and the Interior in particular are tasked with the resilience of society, the state and critical infrastructure: "To integrate media education into the strategies and framework educational programs of primary and secondary schools, to methodically support teachers of kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools in the field of civic education and media literacy, and to support the integration of media education into the education of students of pedagogical faculties", "Extend the current system of training to strengthen resistance to illegitimate influence to mandatory training for state officials and recommended training for local government officials, including the use of e-learning platforms", "Extend training to increase resistance to illegitimate influence to the higher education and research environment, the private sphere and the general public where possible. "
In addition, the Ministry of the Interior is to continuously and systematically monitor and analyse hybrid influence and its impact on internal security, to conduct exercises in cooperation with the Defence and the NCIB to increase the resilience of government institutions, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade is to contribute to raising awareness of foreign investment screening and economic security among the private and public sectors through the development of a set of recommendations and through seminars, training and a communication campaign. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to, among other things, conduct systematic monitoring and analysis of the impact of hybrid activities in the media and public online space in areas related to the protection and promotion of the Czech Republic's foreign policy interests.
The last area, i.e. the ability to react adequately and in a timely manner, falls within the competence of the Ministry of Defence, which is tasked with developing a system of indicators designed to detect hybrid activity and continuously applying it in selected sectors of the state administration and creating (by the end of 2024) a set of possible responses to detected hybrid activity in the Czech Republic.
In this context, let us also recall the widely discussed annual report of the Military Intelligence for 2022, especially the passage Hybrid Action and Moral Panic: "At the same time, the deepening vagueness and indeterminacy of meaning of the terms mentioned above also led to cases where some political and social actors began to use them to refer to true information that was not in line with the ideas they were promoting, and where criticism of government policies was even conflated with the propagandistic action of a foreign power, which could lead to the exclusion of some previously legitimate voices from the political debate. " And also the "second life" of this part of the annual report - the misuse of these warning words by the so-called disinformation scene de facto directly as a tool of hybrid action. This strongly suggests that the pillar of "strengthening the resilience of society, critical infrastructure and the state" and the tasks set out in the area of education and training in particular have an irreplaceable role to play. A balanced and at the same time effective approach by the responsible institutions is an extremely difficult task - and, as in the case of the Military Intelligence Annual Report, any mistakes or principles and tools taken out of context can backfire. | <urn:uuid:e24271a3-4509-4fc8-b42d-573cea7b4eb5> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.czdefence.eu/article/resistance-and-defence-against-hybrid-action-the-main-adversaries-in-this-domain-are-also-russia-and-china | 2024-04-18T14:39:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.951094 | 1,531 |
Well that was fun.
Chicago’s defense scored not one but two touchdowns and shut Carolina’s offense down, staking the Bears with an early lead that held up for the entire game. Even though the offense never really got anything going, this was the Bears’ easiest win in a long time.
- The Bears were up 14 points before the offense was really asked to do anything. That shifted an already conservative game plan even farther to the safe side, making them even more predictable. As a result, they went three and out with regularity, picking up only 153 yards and 5 first downs on the game. This forced the defense to spend too much time on the field and get tired; credit them for holding up under those conditions.
- Credit to the coaching staff for not sitting on a 14-3 lead with just over 3:00 left before halftime, like we all expected after watching their conservative approach this season. They came out and let Mitchell Trubisky throw deep to Tarik Cohen on 1st down, resulting in 70 yards and 1st and goal from the 5 yard line. They were unable to finish for the touchdown, but a field goal (plus a little rest for the defense) on that drive was key.
- The second half offense was just plain offensive. Prior to the final drive that ran out the clock, the Bears had the ball 5 times, picked up 3 total yards, and went 3 and out five times. At least they didn’t turn the ball over, I guess, and they were able to run out the last 3:36 of clock with two 1st downs on the ground.
- It was a rough day for the offensive line, which struggled to open holes in the running game and consistently failed to buy time in the passing game. The running struggles are understandable, as teams are stacking the box expecting the run, but such poor efforts in pass protection need to improve. The Panthers picked up 4 sacks in only 11 called pass plays, which can partly be blamed on a rookie quarterback, but is also on the offensive line.
- It was also a rough day for QB Mitchell Trubisky, who struggled under pressure, held the ball too long, and missed some throws as well. On one particularly bad play, he tried to force a pass in to well-covered tight end Zach Miller, sailed the pass, and almost had it intercepted. He wasn’t asked to do a lot in this game, but didn’t look particularly good when he was. There are always going to be growing pains for a rookie, and they were very evident in this game. Hopefully Trubisky can learn from watching this film.
- It’s worth noting that Tarik Cohen did not get a single carry in this game. He was involved in the passing game, with three targets (and a fourth called back due to penalty), including two that were down the field. I don’t know if this was a one-game thing based on the matchup or shows a change in how the Bears will use him going forward.
- Credit running back Jordan Howard, who ran hard with nowhere to go the whole game. Though the final numbers were ugly (21 carries, 65 yards), he ran through tackles late in the game to pick up two key first downs and run the clock out.
- After their first truly dominant performance of the season last week, Chicago’s defense looked like they might be headed back to earlier season problems on the first drive. The Panthers marched down the field with ease, picking up nearly 50 yards on their first 8 plays to move into scoring range. Giving up points on the 1st drive has been a continuous problem for this defense under Fox and Fangio. Then the Bears forced a fumble, and rookie Eddie Jackson picked it up and ran it back for a touchdown. This made it three straight weeks the Bears did not give up points on the first drive.
- Just for good measure, the defense followed that up with two straight three and outs in which Carolina lost yards. On Carolina’s 4th drive, they moved the ball into scoring range again before Jackson grabbed a tipped pass and returned it for another touchdown. The defense proceeded to keep Carolina in check for the rest of the game, making this a 2nd straight dominant performance from a defense that appears to be gelling and making the leap from good to great.
- Speaking of dominant, it was a good day for Chicago’s pass rush, which logged 5 sacks of Cam Newton and had him regularly running away from pressure outside of that. It was a group effort, as 6 front 7 players got in on the action. Akiem Hicks continued his all pro-caliber season by picking up his 6th sack and also had a 2nd sack negated by a face mask penalty (he also had several big stops against the run). Leonard Floyd also picked up a sack, and had a 2nd slip away when he had Newton wrapped up but Cam somehow managed to throw the ball away. It was a monster game for Floyd, who harassed Newton all day. Pernell McPhee and Danny Trevathan both grabbed a solo sack, and Eddie Goldman and Mitch Unrein split one as well.
- Cornerback Kyle Fuller continued his breakthrough season as well. Carolina repeatedly threw at him, but he was always in position, and he continued his excellent tackling in run support. On one particularly excellent play, Fuller came up to bring Cam Newton down on a scramble for no gain, then got up barking at Newton. That’s an edge we haven’t seen from Fuller before. He went to the locker room with an arm injury in the 2nd quarter, returned, and then left again after making a tackle in the 3rd quarter.
- Fuller’s replacement, Marcus Cooper, did not fare so well. He came in and promptly whiffed on a tackle to give up a 3rd and long conversion out of a busted play. Fuller returned the following drive.
- While I’m talking about the cornerbacks, let’s give a hat tip to Prince Amukamara as well. He tipped the pass that Eddie Jackson caught and returned for a touchdown, and played solid coverage throughout the game. safety Adrian Amos made a key tackle in bounds just before halftime, forcing Carolina to use its last time out. As a result, the Panthers ran out of time after catching the ball in bounds that put them in field goal range.
- And while we’re in the secondary, how about a little more praise for Eddie Jackson, who has established himself as Chicago’s best safety less than halfway through his rookie season. He became the first defensive player in NFL history to score two 75+ yard touchdowns in the same game this week, and continued to provide solid coverage and run support throughout the game. Jackson had a knack for making big plays in college, and it’s nice to see that start to translate to the NFL.
- Adrian Amos continued his resurgent season as well, providing several nice tackles both against the run and in coverage. On one key play just before halftime, he tackled the pass catcher in bounds, forcing Carolina to use its last time out. As a result, the Panthers ran out of time after catching the ball in bounds that put them in field goal range. Amos seems to be thriving at his more natural strong safety position, which he can play next to Jackson. It looks like the Bears might have found a good safety tandem for the first time in over a decade.
- If there’s one bone to pick with the defense, it’s that they really struggled to get off of the field on third down, though to their credit this did improve as the game went on. Carolina converted on 5 of their first 9 third down opportunities, including several 3rd and long plays where a defense simply needs to make a stop. The Panthers ended up 6 of 15 on 3rd down, so the Bears fixed this problem down the stretch.
- I neglected to mention Eddie Goldman in my column last week, an error which I intend to rectify now. He’s been very stout up the middle this year, including a big stuff of Cam Newton on 4th and 2 in the third quarter.
- Another defender I forgot last week was Danny Trevathan, who had a monster game against Baltimore after his one week suspension. He was a monster in this game too, picking up a sack for a second straight week and grabbing an interception in the fourth quarter. In between those big plays, he did a good job defending the run and in pass coverage.
- It was an ugly effort by the special teams unit for the 2nd week in a row, though not nearly as disastrous as giving up 2 touchdowns last week. This time, they did have a missed field goal, as Connor Barth’s low kick from 52 yards out was tipped. Roy Robertson-Harris also had a holding penalty on a Carolina punt that should have given Carolina a first down, though thankfully the referees mistakenly decided the penalty came after the punt was away. | <urn:uuid:9b21f215-41fa-4c0f-8464-34e05c585eb4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.dabearsblog.com/2017/data-responds-bears-vs-panthers | 2024-04-18T13:29:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.985433 | 1,872 |
In the weeks leading up to former Yahoo! CEO Carol Bartz’s speech at commencement, senior class officials and the university have disagreed over the process for selecting future commencement speakers.
The University Committee, made up of six professors and with the help of senior class officials, selects commencement speakers from a pool of notable UW-Madison alumni and local figures.
Senior Class President Steven Olikara said this selection process allows the university to obtain speakers without paying them an honorarium, because speakers want to give back to their alma mater. But according to Olikara, this policy needs to change.
He said the university could attract speakers outside of UW alumni if it offered monetary compensation.
While Olikara said he recognizes UW has prestigious alumni, he said expanding speaker options beyond alumni could help attract a wider range of world-renowned speakers who would bring the university national attention. He added most schools in the Big Ten offer honorarium to commencement speakers, and UW is “falling behind.”
“We are in fact, a globally competitive university and we ought to reflect that in graduation activities to create a memorable send off for the graduating class,” Olikara said.
But Secretary of the Faculty David Musolf said paying commencement speakers is not part of UW culture, and the university can attract excellent speakers without a monetary incentive.
Musolf pointed to Bartz, a UW-Madison alumna, as a prominent individual who will keep ties to the campus community.
“We like to have people who have a connection to the state or to the university,” Musolf said. “I say without exception that the people I call and invite are honored by the invitation.”
Consistent with his wish for speaker honorarium, Olikara said senior class officials helped create a fund to pay commencement speakers. But after the University Committee declined to change its policy, senior class officials created Senior Day to help promote UW on a national level. Well-known astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will speak at that event May 10.
Olikara also criticized the selection process as a whole, saying the University Committee does not include students. But Musolf said the committee works closely with senior class officers who develop a list of potential speakers. Musolf said he and the chancellor discuss the list and then choose the commencement speaker.
But Olikara said the chancellor should take a more direct approach in helping select the commencement speaker.
“It shouldn’t just stay to the Secretary of the Faculty’s office,” Olikara said. “We need to make this a campus priority.” | <urn:uuid:6e363913-5201-4e60-9338-d2a1475e2308> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2012/05/selection-process-for-graduation-speakers-draws-criticism | 2024-04-18T14:53:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.953085 | 545 |
The World Today for October 17, 2022
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With Friends Like These
Armenians have a unique perspective on Russian power. On the farthest-most edge of Europe, the former Soviet republic in the Caucasus hosts a Russian army base and belongs to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a military alliance centered on Russia. But they also abut Georgia, another ex-Soviet Republic that Russia invaded in 2008. So, even before the Ukraine war, they witnessed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s wanton aggression.
In recent weeks, the balance has tipped from Armenians trusting Russia to fearing it.
Spurring the change was Russia’s inaction while another ex-Soviet republic, Azerbaijan, escalated tensions over control of the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, where an ethnic Armenian community resides. Two years ago, Armenia lost the enclave in a short war with Azerbaijan. Armenian officials have requested Russian help in the conflict, reported bne Intellinews, but Russia is obviously preoccupied.
French President Emmanuel Macron recently even claimed that Russia was purposefully stoking tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan in order to destabilize the region, Reuters wrote.
As a result, Armenians recently took to the streets in the capital of Yerevan to call for their country to exit the pact after Russia did nothing to prevent aggression from Azerbaijan, which is not a CSTO member. “The US and Europe are our last hope,” an Armenian protester told Euronews. “I am here today because I want us to get out of the CSTO. The CSTO has become a useless organization for our state. It does not do anything. It does not help it.”
The shift underscores how Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is exposing not only his military’s weakness but also the shallowness of Russia’s geopolitical influence across the former Soviet empire.
“We are seeing the collapse of Russia’s reputation as a security patron, which is happening both at the material level with the massive force concentration on Ukraine, but also on the subjective level of the reputation of Russian security guarantees,” Chatham House associate fellow Laurence Broers told the Guardian.
Meanwhile, Russians escaping the draft have fled into former Soviet republics including Georgia, causing traffic jams and chaos on the border, CNN wrote. Car lines were 10 miles long. Among those fleeing was Mikhail Lazutin, a pro-Kremlin blogger that Newsweek described as Putin’s “top propagandist.”
Even on Russian territory in the North Caucasus, Putin’s grip on power appears to be fracturing. As the Asia Times explained, anti-draft protests have sprung up in the lower and working-class communities in the region that have already contributed disproportionate numbers of men to the war effort in Ukraine.
Even autocratic leaders need to instill confidence to retain power. Putin appears to be losing his ability to do so.
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Sorry, Ghostwriter, but the Recording Academy just handed you a big boo.
Seeming to walk back some apparently unpopular comments he made earlier this week to The New York Times, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. took to social media last night to deny that “Heart On My Sleeve,” the hit viral, A.I.-assisted song by the mysterious music creator known only as Ghostwriter, will be eligible for Grammy consideration.
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After suggesting to The Times that “Heart On My Sleeve” would be Grammy eligible in songwriter categories – “As far as the creative side, it’s absolutely eligible because it was written by a human,” Mason was quoted in The Times – he now says in an Instagram video posted last night that the recording, which uses A.I.-generated vocals mimicking the voices of Drake and The Weeknd, “is not eligible for Grammy consideration.”
“I’m sorry, but I have to clear up some of this bad and really inaccurate information that’s starting to float around,” Mason says in the video (watch it below). “This version of ‘Heart on My Sleeve’ using the AI voice modeling that sounds like Drake and The Weeknd, it’s not eligible for Grammy consideration.
“Let me be extra, extra clear: Even though it was written by a human creator, the vocals were not legally obtained, the vocals were not cleared by the label or the artists and the song is not commercially available and because of that, it’s not eligible,” Mason added.
“I take this stuff very seriously,” he goes on. “It’s all complicated, and it’s moving, really, really quickly. I’m sure things are going to continue to have to evolve and change. But please, please, do not be confused. The Academy is here to support and advocate and protect and represent human artists, and human creators period.”
The reasons given by Mason for the song’s ineligibility do not specifically reference the song’s A.I. origins, but rather focus on whether the voices were legally obtained, used with permission and whether the song is commercially available.
Earlier this summer, the Recording Academy clarified its rule regarding A.I. by stating, “Only human creators are eligible to be submitted for consideration for, nominated for, or win a Grammy Award. A work that contains no human authorship is not eligible in any Category.”
“Heart On My Sleeve” was posted to social media in April and has grown rapidly in popularity. The song’s creator appears on his social media accounts dressed as a ghost, draped in a white sheet and wearing sunglasses. The Times reported that Ghostwriter recently attended a meeting organized by the Academy dressed in his character get-up and using a voice-distorting device.
Earlier this week, Ghostwriter released a new song called “Whiplash” on social media, using A.I.-generated soundalikes for rappers Travis Scott and 21 Savage.
Watch Mason’s clarification below:
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Despite the E30’s current engine problems (significantly down on power), Robby and I decided to press forward designing and fabricating the roll cage. One of the struggles of working in Robby’s shop is that he lives so far from supply shops that if you make a mistake, it can cost you a whole day of travel. Well, after traveling half a day to Lakewood and back, buying the the only piece of 1.5″ x 0.12″ DOM they had, our first hoop turned out too narrow because of an input error into the bend calculation software we were using.
The next day we drove all the way to Centralia to get another piece (this time 24′ in length, so there was enough extra for a whole hoop). This time things went much better, even though the bend calculator gave us the wrong cut length. Here’s a quick video of the bend preparation and the final product, which we’ll mount up on thick plates and a box.
Here is the video of all 4 of my runs from yesterday’s event. The video was taken with my iPhone 4 (so 720p is available). I’m going to get a shorter mount hopefully, so it will be more stable. But other than the shaking from the mount, I was very pleased with the footage.
Fast forward to the last run if you want to see my fastest run.
So, the race is over, our final result was 79th place (out of 106). The result isn’t very impressive, I know. But, at the very least, we finished the race. Which is especially good when you consider all the mechanical woes we had.
While our team captain, Richie, was completing the team’s 3rd lap, he spun on fairly mild corner. We all headed over to the penalty box to see what our punishment was, we all berated Richie and helped him with the punishment. Just as we finished writing “It’s too early in the morning for this shit” 100 times on the car, Rich noticed there was oil all over the front-passenger-side wheel. We pulled the car back into the pits and realized we didn’t have much of a choice other than replacing the main seals and the oil pan gasket. Almost 5 hours worth of work, luckily one of the local auto part stores had a main seal. After the work was done, we were then worried mostly about people getting seat time at all (in case the car didn’t make it), we rotated out drivers after 3 laps. After that, we did some longer rotations (still short) and then let Richie finish out the day.
Day 2 started with me putting the front air-damn back on after Richie broke it on Saturday when he lowered it onto the jack. That lip didn’t even make it through the first session as Rich spun the car coming down turn 5. This broke the air dam off again and tore the passenger-side-front tire off the wheel bead. We brought the car into the pits and did a fairly quick tire change (I was impressed considering how out of place everything was). Rich finished his hour stint, then it was John’s turn.
John’s hour went by without issue; then it was my turn. I went for just over 30 minutes before I tried a new line at turn 5 and spun it. I came in for my black flag and accepted the punishment having a steel cutout of 2 rabbits mating welded to our roof. Because the penalty took so long, I sent Richie out to finish my stint and run his.
Richie came in at the end of his stint; we thought because it was just time up, but that wasn’t the case. We lost the alternator belt. We called all the parts stores; they were all closed. At a last ditch effort, we ran around to other teams and asked, success! After a few minutes of getting the belt on, we were back out on the track.
It was Rich’s turn again. Rich started turning really fast times, managing one lap of a team best of 2:40. At the end of Rich’s session, he was black flagged again, this time for not negotiating turn 11 successfully and having to drive on the other side of the tire barriers. He convinced the judges his first spin was because the tire blew, so his penalty was to write “If I didn’t point out loopholes, I wouldn’t have to write this shit” 100 times. This took a long time because it’s a long ass sentence.
Then it was John’s turn again. John came back in with 15 minutes left for his turn because he apparently passed on yellow flag (which we find hard to believe because we couldn’t pass anyone). Because that was our 3rd counted penalty, we got a cone of shame stuck to the car (signifying we had 0 black flags left before being kicked off) and an hour penalty (which they only made us stay 40ish minutes of).
With about an hour left, we put 5 gallons in and I finished out the day, taking the checkered flag for the team. I was just running consistent, safe 2:44’s to try and get our lap count up. But hey, we finished! Overall, it was quite an adventure, having to rebuild basically the whole bottom end of the engine was quite a task. Luckily John and Richie knew what they were doing, because I sure didn’t.
Below is the extended length video of what we captured. I might put together a short highlight video later, but don’t hold your breath, there weren’t many highlights. 😉
Travel day started off well. Everyone was in good spirits, well prepared for our 9-ish hour journey. Things went well until just after Canyonville, Oregon deep in the mountains. 5 of the 8 bolts securing the axel to the hub sheered off and 3 of them backed all the way out. This caused the engine to over-rev and exploded one of our radiator hoses.
The 2nd day also started well and degraded with bad news. I personally was a bit of a dick and slept in a bit, but the rest of the team went to the track to get “a good spot”. We spent the first half of the day getting ready for tech.
We finally headed over to tech at 1pm, only to fail for a transmission leak that made itself evident when the car was jacked up on the passenger side and because our front wing (Pike’s Peak style) was “too sturdy”. We begrudgingly took off our lip, made a trip to the hardware store for a bolt, cut the bolt down to size, and riveted on some ABS plastic to make an air dam. Then with 30 minutes to spare, we took it over to tech and passed.
I got 4th (out of 10) at NWR-SCCA Event #2, which was good for my first ever NWR-SCCA event trophy! It was a pretty sweet trophy too.
Finally, my 2nd 24 Hours of LeMons team and I are heading down to Williows, CA tomorrow for the race this weekend. Technical inspection is Friday and the race is Sat/Sun. We’ll be driving the super-pimp Grouppe Festiva.
The first slush event of the year, “Totally Stoked”, was today at Sanderson Field. I was able to convince my brother to come out with me as a tire warmer, his 2nd autocross ever and his first one was 3 years ago.
I rode with Robby for all 4 of his runs, coaching down his times each run (for the most part). He ended up getting 1st in his class. I ended up pulling out a great 4th run and getting 3rd in ST1, bumping myself into the trophies.
During tech, I also found out that I trophied in ST1 last year, so I was awarded a pretty cool Ogio waterproof duffle bag with a custom inscription.
In honor the occasion, I decided to spend a little time to add the WWSCC Slush series results to the alpha AXED site.
Because I’ve been planning on rearranging our car situation, I’ve been car shopping. I decided I want to get a car that’s seriously competitive in autocross and noticed, while I haven’t been driving very well, the cars I’ve picked thus far just aren’t competitive and simply aren’t used in competition. I grabbed the 2009 Solo results and tried to figure out what cars showed up, which ones won, and why.
I’m not going to provide much analysis, but below is the data for anyone else who wants it. I will say this though, for any class that offers a car with a double wishbone front suspension, you basically eliminate the cars with MacPherson struts from being competitive. Even cars with more torque and better power to weight ratios seem to be out-classed in autocross. The one exception to this seems to be the Chevrolet Cobalt in D Stock, which is touted for it’s excellent stock suspension (and one of the trophies was grabbed up by the very talented Kevin Dietz).
Currently I’m leaning towards the RX8. I like the car’s styling, suicide rear doors, and suspension. However, I’m having a lot of trouble getting behind the rotary engine, which offers a fairly awful power / MPG ratio, all while remaining pretty torqueless. All the other reasonably priced cars in A-D Stock seem be convertibles, which are definitely not my thing.
Tuesday and Wednesday I was at the Evolution Performance Driving School in Packwood, WA. I’ve been waiting a long time to take that school (almost 2 years) and it was totally worth it. I strongly recommend it for anyone interested in getting better at autocross.
The school was nothing like what I thought it would be in terms of what you learned. At autocross, you hear people talking all the time about “looking ahead”. During your runs, you’d try and “look ahead” and might not get any faster. This school totally taught me what looking ahead really means and showed me a lot of tools to make sure you’re looking ahead.
I was also nice to be able to ride with some national champions so they could show you what your car is capable of doing. My scoring results sheet showed a huge improvement after one ride with Karl Coleman driving my car through the slalom.
The 2009 WWSCC Understeer and Oversteer events were this Saturday and Sunday. Participation was low so we all got 5 runs per session. The event went very smoothly and the course was very fast. I did pretty poorly on Saturday but improved a bit on Sunday. The key to the course was to get up the courage to just stay on the gas through the back slaloms. I really love these style courses, I’m still just not very confident in the M3 yet or it’s tires.
On the bright side, I got Sean to come out to the event. He took a bunch of pictures with his 5D Mark II and I drove him around the course a couple times, which he seemed to find fun.
Last month, we decided it was probably best to start getting the car ready to match our theme (Bottom Gear, our take on the diesel BMW endurance race episode of Top Gear).
Nick and I drove down to Robby’s place we didn’t there until about 6pm if I recall because we got a super late start. However, before we left, we had to drive all around the Renton/Kent/Auburn area collecting paint and supplies to do the job. While we were doing that, Nick thought it would be important to smash our front lip into a parking curb. While only annoying at first, it turned out to be quite an incident later on while we were driving down the freeway and the lip started to come apart.
We paint-prepared the car Saturday night. I use the term paint-prepared lightly as it is really hard to prep a car in that bad of shape for paint in 4-ish hours. Then we got up super early on Sunday to paint it. The results aren’t half bad and barring some paint sprayer malfunctions we did a good job. | <urn:uuid:389e2222-d214-4814-8bad-a8ecda9b68b4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.danpodhola.com/category/motorsports/ | 2024-04-18T14:22:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.979331 | 2,646 |
Central repro for brand owners – everything you need to know about it
Once again, we stumbled across the nice article on “Zentralrepro” on flexotiefdruck.de: The article “Zentralrepro für Markenartikler – Alles, was Sie darüber wissen müssen” by Ansgar Wessendorf, (2015) and written by Hayrullah Kavakli highlights the advantages and disadvantages as well as the functioning of centralized reproduction (Zentralrepro) in the context of the packaging printing industry.
Central repro is correctly described here as a centralized form of organization of the prepress process that aims to improve the efficiency, consistency and quality of packaging production for branded companies.
First, it discusses how traditional, decentralized prepress processes work, where brand companies develop their packaging designs in collaboration with different agencies and then forward the data required for printing to multiple printers, which involves a high level of coordination and many potential sources of error, making a consistent appearance on the shelf and quality assurance difficult.
In contrast, central repro simplifies this process by having a single (or very few) service provider (the central repro service provider) responsible for processing the design data before it is (or can be) sent to the print shops.
This leads to a reduced number of interfaces, more efficient communication and improved data and brand consistency.
It should also be noted here that the artwork process can also be included for the corresponding efficiency or is already helpful through specialized companies such as DAS STUDIO by centralizing the artwork process with the knowledge of the repro requirements.
For this reason, the term “central repro” narrows the topic somewhat and other terms such as “decoupling” of design and implementation and “design-to-print process” play a role – however, the “central” character or the attribute “central” is missing here. For this reason, we also like to see DAS STDUIO as an centralized implementation agency – with central repro capabilities.
The article emphasizes the importance of carrying out the implementation step by step and taking into account all parties involved (design agencies, printers, packaging suppliers). A centralized repro requires a detailed analysis of existing processes and a clear definition of goals and expectations. Other advantages of a central repro include improved data security, centralized data management and standardized lead times.
It should be added that a good online workflow solution should also be part of the process, such as the DAS STUDIO “WebJobTasche” for centralized repro.
The article concludes by stating that large brands with extensive product portfolios and global markets have long been pursuing the concept of centralization to reduce complexity and increase efficiency. However, the successful implementation of a centralized repro requires careful planning and collaboration between all parties involved in order to take full advantage of the benefits mentioned. And we would like to add, an experienced central repro service provider or implementation agency like DAS STUDIO 😉
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NOT ACTIVE – Lead Data Scientist – Operations Research – £100,000/yr – £120,000/yr
Unless this is the first job advert you’ve read, you’ll have noticed that a lot of companies use the job title ‘Lead Data Scientist’ to mean “one of our senior data scientists”. Read on and the job usually turns out to be overwhelmingly doing data science, day in, day out.
This job couldn’t be more different.
Here, you’ll play a true leadership role – it’s a genuine opportunity to lead a data science team, transform the company’s product and help to turn a successful start-up into a scale-up business.
You’ll join a business that’s established a market for its optimised work scheduling product – they help some of the world’s leading organisations to create work schedules that deliver measurable commercial value and give staff a better, fairer work-life balance.
They’ve secured multiple rounds of funding and built a great team. Now they’re ready to take their data science team to the next level – and that’s where you come in.
From a data science perspective, your role is to help make the product faster, more flexible, more scalable and applicable to a broader client base and problem set. Working at every stage of the data science pipeline – from gathering to performance testing – alongside some smart colleagues you’ll be solving complex, engaging optimisation problems within a large solution space. It’s a chance to employ your best thinking and delve deep into things like data optimisation, machine learning algorithms, AI, EPUs and TPUs.
Then there’s the leadership aspect of the role – and this is where you can make a huge difference.
This is a successful, globally trusted, award-wining company with huge scope to really accelerate. The global workforce automation market is set to more than double to $9bn in 2022 – a strong tailwind for growth.
The leadership team really care about changing scheduling for good – and about their people. The culture is flexible, collaborative and caring. People are friendly, inquisitive, and smart. There’s a refreshing lack of egos, micromanagement or office politics. Communication from the senior team is clear and transparent – you’ll know exactly what’s expected of you and what you’re working towards.
As you’d expect, work life balance is a priority here. You’ll be empowered to work when and where it suits you – whether that’s in the London HQ, 100% remotely or a blend of the two. The company are happy to supply WeWork all-access membership plus a £250 WFH setup budget and all the hardware you need.
You don’t need scheduling, optimisation or labour modelling experience.
You do need plenty of experience of taking machine learning to market –
you’ve probably evolved a product or supported productized data science work.
Personally, you’ve shown you’re smart and results-focused – someone who can communicate well, support other people towards a goal, and contribute to data science strategy.
Technically, you’re comfortable using open-source tools and probably have pretty much all of these on your CV:
Nice-to-haves include MLOps (in a cloud environment); AWS/Azure; machine learning tools/approaches.
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Friday Morning Bible Study is a 20-minute verse-by-verse study through the Book of John. It’s intended to be used in your small groups, or in your drive to work. The length is long enough to dig deep, but not too long for those on a tight schedule.
Today we come to John chapter 13 through verse 36. This passage contains the first Scripture I ever learned and is still the best verse I’ve ever known. It’s the verse that assures us that God loves us so much that He sent His Son to die that we might have eternal life.
There’s also some interesting back-and-forth in this passage between John the Baptist and his followers and Jesus and his gaining popularity. Just as in our day, we have people who try to cause trouble, to stir up jealousy and competition, it was true in Jesus’s and John the Baptist’s day. And how John the Baptist faced it is also a great learning for how we can face it in our own life.
This passage ends with the powerful statement that flies in the face of a lot of the current teaching in American Christianity. There seems to be a controversy in some people’s minds about the essential nature of Jesus. Can you know God without Jesus? Can you go to heaven without accepting Him as Lord? Can you stand before God and be forgiven even if you haven’t repented your sins, you don’t love God, as a matter of fact you hate everything righteous and holy, and want nothing to do with God? Is it true that in eternity God forces Himself on those who refuse to love Him and bow to Him on this earth? The Scriptures make it very clear and it’s a fascinating read. | <urn:uuid:5d0b0b98-6498-4269-a493-5758c2dbf8f5> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.davidfoster.tv/fmbs-016-the-greatest-gift-youre-ever-going-to-get/ | 2024-04-18T14:54:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.957295 | 365 |
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Israel is an illegal state
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the world’s longest-running and most controversial conflicts. At its heart, it is a conflict between two self-determination movements — the Jewish Zionist project and the Palestinian nationalist project — that lay claim to the same territory. But it is so, so much more complicated than that, with seemingly every fact and historical detail small and large litigated by the two sides and their defenders.
Because Israel's claim to the land rests completly on religious and historical points affirming that the land belongs to them, i will arguments against these points.
To use the argument of "capability of defense" one must definy the true definition of defense. As you could argue that Israels immigration to Palestine was hostile and could be seen as an attack against the Palestinians land therefore the real agressors would be Israel while the Palestinians are onyl defending their land.
In case any voter believes plagiarized material (about 90% of his R1) must be addressed…
Here pro talks about the bible, as if religion is what defines legal statehood. But pro having not read his plagiarized material before copy/pasting it, missed that it outright concedes this point is irrelevant because...
“Religious claims can't determine the "rightful rulers" of a land.”
More talk of the bible, which as we can see above pro can conceded as irrelevant. Worse, it affirms that any “children of Israel” have full claim to the land so long as they keep track of their lineage, which Jews do, and has been scientifically verified by:
“a team led by geneticist Harry Ostrer of the New York University School of Medicine [whom] concludes today that all three Jewish groups—Middle Eastern, Sephardic, and Ashkenazi—share genomewide genetic markers that distinguish them from other worldwide populations” .
First of all, this copy/paste makes no sense without various other missing paragraphs from the plagiarized source. By itself it is very much a non-sequitur . My legal argument already refuted this anyway with better logic and something meaningful to the actual topic.
“Even after the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, and the beginning of the exile, Jewish life in the land of Israel continued and often flourished. Large communities were reestablished in Jerusalem and Tiberias by the ninth century. In the eleventh century, Jewish communities grew in Rafah, Gaza, Ashkelon, Jaffa, and Caesarea. The Crusaders massacred many Jews during the twelfth century, but the community rebounded in the next two centuries as large numbers of rabbis and Jewish pilgrims immigrated to Jerusalem and the Galilee. Prominent rabbis established communities in Safed, Jerusalem, and elsewhere during the following three hundred years. By the early nineteenth century— years before the birth of the modern Zionist movement— more than ten thousand Jews lived through-out what is today Israel. The seventy-eight years of nation-building, beginning in 1870, culminated in the reestablishment of the Jewish State” .
Pro by insisting ownership is about residence, concedes the debate as the Israeli people reside there, affirming their claim by his own standard. Someone could question the millennia of residence, but the living memory of generations over seventy years of modern history is impossible to dismiss.
Pro argues that Israel attacked the land itself, which even taken seriously would in no way dismisses their successful defense of it from genociders intent on killing every man woman child and animal (to include local non-Jews). He claims “Palestinians are onyl defending their land” [sic], which has nothing to do with the foreign invasion from the Arab League during the Six-Day War. Worse, that league was intent on murdering everyone there, which means there would be no “Palestinians” for pro to cry about were it not for Israel saving them.
“Human right violations”
Pro argues that anything Israel added to itself during the Six-Day War is illegal, but this affirms that the majority of Israel is perfectly legal; along with most of what they added to themselves during that time as they did not force people to move (instead they saved them from genocidal monsters).
“the international conventions relating to occupied land do not apply to the Palestinian territories because they were not under the legitimate sovereignty of any state in the first place” .
Israel is not South Africa, and the comparison to such is (to quote pro’s own source): “unhelpful, lazy, inflammatory, [and] antisemitic.”
“Arab citizens of Israel enjoy the full range of civil and political rights, including the right to organize politically, the right to vote and the right to speak and publish freely. Israeli Arabs and other non-Jewish Israelis serve as members of Israel’s security forces, are elected to parliament and appointed to the country’s highest courts. They are afforded equal educational opportunities, and there are ongoing initiatives to further improve the economic standing of all of Israel’s minorities” .
Pro offered several standards for which Israel is a legal state, but complained that he doesn’t like it. He also offered a couple things (the bible) which by his or her own admission are not relevant to if something is a legal state. Overall he mostly made a strong case for educational reform wherever he is from.
A few things I humbly ask judges to consider while voting (this is largely quick review to make things easier)…
My key points were the law and successful defense of all living creatures there for the law to matter.
My opponent's key point was that he believes Israel commits human rights violations, which would not challenge their legal statehood.
Pro committed plagiarism, which I identified… I also offered historical details, and reliability that .gov sources are known for. I generally suggest only counting my R1 sources, as pro could not respond to R2.
Neither of us had any excessive errors.
Plagiarism from pro. The worst offense from me was implicitly questioning his education at one point for comedic effect. I believe the plagiarism easy tips the balance, but that is for judges to determine.
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Victoria plum preserve
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When plums are barely ripe, they’re high in pectin and natural acid so you don’t need to add lemon juice or jam sugar to help the jam set. Use this homemade plum jam, along with whipped cream, to fill a classic Victoria sponge cake.
- 1kg firm, barely ripe Victoria plums or damsons
- 1kg preserving or granulated sugar
- Halve the plums or damsons, remove the stones (reserving a handful), then place the plums in a preserving pan with 150ml water. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for 40 minutes until the plums have broken down. Use a long-handled wooden spoon to help break down the plum flesh.
- Meanwhile, using a nut cracker, crack open the reserved stones to extract the kernels. Blanch the kernels for 1 minute in a pan of boiling water. Drain.
- Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the sugar and blanched kernels. Return to a low heat until the sugar has dissolved, then bring to the boil and bubble for 10 minutes before testing whether it has set or the thermometer reaches 105°C – if you don’t have one, try the set test. You can find this method in our How to make jam article. Skim any scum from the surface, then allow to stand for 10 minutes.
- Pour into warm, sterilised jars (again, see our How to make jam article.) Seal immediately with waxed discs. Secure each jar with cellophane covers and elastic bands, then add fabric covers and labels, if you like.
- Recipe from September 2009 Issue
Adding the kernels of stone fruits imparts a delicate flavour. Traditionally, the kernels are potted with the jam but you can remove them. Use this jam, along with whipped cream, to fill a classic Victoria sponge cakes. Learn How to make jam.
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The all white husky dog originally hails from Siberia in northern Asia. The first evidence of the husky dog breed dates back more than 3,000 years.
The husky was originally bred by the Chukchi tribal people in Asia to assist with transportation and hunting jobs.
The rest of the world didn’t find out about husky dogs until the early 20th century.
When a sled team entered and won the 408-mile All Alaska Sweepstakes Race in 1910.
From there, as the husky dog’s popularity grew, this dog breed found its way all over the world. Can Dogs Eat Asparagus?
What Was the White Husky Bred to Do?
The husky dog was bred to work as a sled dog with canine teammates and a human driver called a musher.
These dogs still compete in sled racing today.
One of the most famous sled dogs was a husky named Balto, who helped his team complete a 5-1/2 day run over 658 miles. To deliver medicine to an isolated village in Alaska.
Balto’s story was made into a movie by the same name.
What Does a Purebred White Husky Look Like?
A purebred white husky is one of the most beautiful dogs on the planet.
These dogs have alert, erect triangular-shaped ears, almond-shaped eyes that are kee.
And intense, lean and proportionate bodies and fox-like bushy tails.
The white husky can look deceptively lightweight, especially since this working dog has a natural grace and poise.
But make no mistake; this dog is very strong and powerful. Can dogs eat shrimp?
White Husky Dog Grooming and Shedding
The very first husky dogs were bred in one of the harshest, coldest climates on Earth: Siberia.
These dogs have evolved to have a thick, double layer, insulating coat. It’s water repellent on the top layer and dense and warm underneath.Huskies shed year-round.
Twice per year they will do something very memorable called “blowing coat.”
As the name suggests, when the seasons change the white husky will go through a tremendous shedding cycle.
You will always need to groom and brush your husky to remove shed hairs that get trapped in the undercoat.
Also, debris and dirt will need to be removed to avoid skin abrasions.
During the seasonal coat blows, brush your dog daily to keep the shed hair under control.
Happily, you don’t need to have your dog professionally groomed or trimmed even if you want to show your white husky. The breed standard dictates a natural look.
White Husky Size, Height and Weight
The Siberian husky dog is bred in two sizes: standard and miniature.
The standard white husky is considered to be a medium-size dog that weighs between 35 and 60 pounds.
Adult male dogs will outweigh females by about 10 pounds.
Adult white husky dogs typically stand 20 to 23.5 inches tall. These dogs are lean, muscular and strong.
The miniature husky will weigh 18 to 25 pounds and stand 12 to 16 inches tall.
White Husky Personality and Temperament
The husky dog breed evolved out of a long lineage of working dogs involved in sledding as part of a pack.
This created a specialized dog breed that is incredibly social and thrives when surrounded by other dogs and people.
Siberian huskies sometimes get the reputation of being aggressive or temperamental.
Often the real reason is that the dog is left alone and is not given sufficient exercise. A bored husky dog can quickly become very destructive.
The white husky will not do well if left alone for hours each day. This is not a lap dog or a house dog.
This dog requires an active lifestyle with lots of exertion and interaction every single day.
White Husky Exercise Needs
The Siberian husky is a working dog in heart and soul.
This dog breed was carefully bred and developed to run long distances in very challenging conditions and weather.
This means your white husky dog will need lots of exercise.
Running is likely to be your pup’s favorite type of exercise.
However, never let your husky off the leash to run.
Not only will this put your dog in danger from traffic, wild animals, other pets and unknown situations.
But you may not ever get your dog back. Your yard must be completely escape-proof from above, below and on all sides.
Husky dogs love to run, and they love to dig. Breeders recommend installing fencing that is at least 5 feet high.
It is also smart to install underground barriers to keep your husky from digging an escape route.
White Husky Training and Socialization
Sometimes white husky dogs are deemed not too smart because they can be challenging to train.
However, the Siberian husky is incredibly smart.
Training issues arise when you don’t understand your dog’s unique breed history and how it affects the husky personality.
Siberian huskies are very sociable and love the company of their people and other dogs.
However, their work typically involved long hours and whole days of running. They don’t hear traditional commands like “sit” and “stay” all that often.
So this breed evolved to require more incentives to obey commands. Training can take longer and require more reinforcement.
Siberian huskies are also bred to help their people with hunting. The husky has a very strong prey drive that you won’t be able to train out of your dog.
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PUFA (pulp, ulceration, fistula, abscess) provides a measure of badly diseased and broken down teeth which have been attacked by dental decay and are causing significant problems in need of early attention. It is now advocated for use by the FDI as a tool that can help to stress the importance of tackling dental caries to planners (Benzian et al., 2011b). It is interesting to note that in the UK, where there have been massive improvements in oral health, some 7% of dentate adults (adults with teeth) had one or more conditions. A PUFA score of one or more was more common in men than women, adults from lower social groups than more affluent, amongst adults who reported brushing less than once a day than amongst those who brushed once or twice, and amongst smokers rather than non‐smokers.
PUFA index criteria
P – pulp involvement is recorded when the opening of the pulp chamber is visible or when the coronal tooth structures have been destroyed by the carious process and only roots/root fragments are left
U – ulceration due to trauma is recorded when sharp edges of a dislocated tooth with pulp involvement or root fragments have caused traumatic ulceration of the surrounding soft tissues, e.g. tongue or buccal mucosa
F – fistula is scored when a pus‐releasing sinus tract related to a tooth with pulp involvement is present
A – abscess is scored when a pus‐containing swelling related to a tooth with pulp involvement is present .
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Finding A good Doctor?
We know that finding the right doctor (medical or dental ) can be a very frustrating experience.
Ask the Right Questions
It’s an open secret in medicine that doctors often receive better medical care than the average patient. Part of the reason is professional courtesy — doctors give other doctors the red-carpet treatment.
But doctors may also get better care because they know how to get it. They take time to find the best practitioners in each field, they ask the right questions, and they know the secrets of the health care system. Even patients who are limited in their choices by a managed health plan can shop around for top-level care by following some basic advice from those who know best:
Start now. The most important thing you can do for your own health, doctors say, is to build a relationship with a primary-care physician. “It’s important to get a doctor before an emergency arises,” advises Carol K. Kasper, an internist at Orthopaedic Hospital in Los Angeles. “A person shouldn’t put it off because he feels healthy. In an emergency, one can sometimes get better care faster by saying, ‘I’m Dr. Blank’s patient.’ ”
Dr. Daniel Dela Cruz of Jessmine Family Dentistry advises to be prepared to tell your "dental story". Most people are afraid of coming to the dentist and I have found it important to listen.
Look at the frames on the wall. When doctors walk into an exam room, they know to look for a diploma to see where the doctor went to medical school. They also look for the state license and board certification in specialties or subspecialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. And they ask colleagues where they trained — someone who has trained with another top professional will eagerly brag about it. Same goes for the dental office. Look for the University, course certificates and State LIcenses. Do not be afrraid to ask where your doctor went to school.
Choose a hospital too. Ask your physician where he or she has hospital privileges. Many doctors look for MDs who are affiliated with a medical-school teaching hospital. It requires considerable time, expertise and professional recommendations to win privileges at such a facility. “They’ve been through a filter of questions that patients can’t ask,” explains Kenneth H. Falchuk, professor at Harvard Medical School and co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Best Doctors.
Many dentists have hospital privledges also. That is important to know. They may be able to do more difficult cases in the Or. This requires advanced training and certification.
Pick the hospital first; then select a physician who works there, suggests Pamela F. Gallin, director of pediatric ophthalmology at Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian/Columbia. Patients often are treated by a team of “invisible” doctors, including radiologists and anesthesiologists, so choosing the best hospital gives added assurance about all patient care.
Go for a pro. Whether it’s for a colonoscopy or orthopedic surgery, doctors ask their own doctors how many procedures they perform. “If I’m going in, I want a team of people used to doing this procedure over and over again,” says former emergency-room physician Kevin J. Soden in Charlotte, North Carolina. What’s the magic number? That depends on the procedure. For guidelines, consult the board that certified the doctor in his specialty.
Do not be afraid to ask your dentist how many dental implants have they performed. Numbers matter. Is it 10 or 1000. The more you do something the more skilled you become so asking your doctor or dentist about their experience is more than fair. Dr. Dela Cruz has done more implants in his first year out of school than nearly any of his peers. He has the passion and skillset that make his patients feel at ease.
Pay attention to details. Does your doctor perform an exam every time you visit? Does he talk to you during the checkup, explaining what he hears or sees or what your blood pressure reading is? Does he listen to what you say, or interrupt your answers? For the dental office, how long is the new patient appointment. Is it 30 minutes or an hour. It should be an hour.
New York cardiologist Evan S. Levine suggests checking out your doctor’s stethoscope. Ask where it came from and how it compares with other models. He says it’s a small detail that can give you insight into your doctor’s priorities. The top-of-the-line models cost about $200, and Levine says he would be wary if the stethoscope has pink tubing or the name of a drug brand — which suggests it was a freebie from a pharmaceutical representative. | <urn:uuid:fa82ebff-daca-4eb2-9c56-575f53b227aa> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.dentistinnicholasvilleky.com/finding-doctor | 2024-04-18T14:37:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.96467 | 1,024 |
In Denver and Adams County, judges are often so afraid of losing their jobs that they issue and strictly enforce protection / restraining orders in Domestic Violence – Sexual Assault cases, Domestic Violence – Unlawful Sexual Contact cases, Domestic Violence – Indecent Exposure cases, and countless other Domestic Violence cases. When issuing these Domestic Violence Protection Orders in Denver and Adams County, individuals are hurt and families are torn apart. Judges consistently issue these protection orders for fear that if a defendant reoffends, judges will be criticized by the public.
What is the Purpose of a Protection Order in a Jefferson County Domestic Violence Case?
When a Domestic Violence Protection Order is issued in Jefferson County, it is typically to protect the alleged victim. Courts and judges want to have a period where the defendant and alleged victim cannot contact one another, so they issue a protection order. The problem is that these Domestic Violence Protection Orders and other types of protection orders can be issued and remain in place for too long, simply because a Jefferson County Court / judge wants to protect their career. Typically, our criminal defense lawyers see Domestic Violence Protection Orders and other types of protection orders / restraining orders issued for two weeks. Then, the restraining order is modified so the accused and alleged victim can gradually have more contact over time. This may include phone and email contact first, then public contact, and finally contact at home.
Are Restraining Orders / Protection Orders the Same Thing in Arapahoe County and Douglas County?
Restraining Orders / Protection Orders are used interchangeably in Arapahoe County and Douglas County. Civil versions of these orders require that imminent harm exists to an alleged victim, but judges often issue Protection Orders / Restraining Orders with little to no proof that any potential harm exists. In the criminal world, every case gets a Protection Order. When this occurs, families are torn apart and children are harmed when their parents separate. It is extremely important you involve a Domestic Violence lawyer to help you in a Domestic Violence case involving Sexual Assault, Unlawful Sexual Contact or another sexual offense in Colorado. Don't plead guilty to a Domestic Violence case without fully understanding your rights within the law. Contact the O'Malley Law Office today so we can work together to fight for the freedom and protection of you and your loved ones. | <urn:uuid:67e78fe8-c9ad-4a84-90d0-846b2fd71b36> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.denversexcrimesattorney.com/domestic-violence-protection-orders-denver-adams-county | 2024-04-18T14:43:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.926293 | 461 |
As we’ve reported before, we are approaching Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to part fund the restoration of the stretch at Sandiacre from Lock lane to Springfield Avenue. A big part of this is to get the public involved in the an investigation of Sandiacre bottom lock. We aren’t sure what the implications of a sewer through the lock will be. It depends very much on where the trench was cut as to how difficult it will be to move and restore the lock.
We also have to prepare a planning application for the excavation and write it all up in a bid document. What better excuse could there be for getting out the picks and shovels and making like a real navigator. So the last working party was spent at Sandiacre digging holes. We had great fun and some success – of sorts.
We discovered the lock chamber walls coping stones more or less as expected. Both walls were fortunately on the open side (away from the Erewash) of the stretch. One was almost under the hedge and so identifies how close the garage encroachment is to the lock, the other a foot or so inside the towpath.
When we looked at where the sewer had been dug through the lock we found start of the gate recess, but couldn’t find the wall again. Unfortunately the quoins look like they’ll be under the gate post and we thought we should leave the MOT path intact, so it’s inconclusive evidence. Once we have the necessary permissions we’ll be back for a little more “archaeology”. In the meantime we have a pretty good idea of what will be intact and safe to excavate so can get the paperwork sorted.
One real surprise was how interested people became when we got the pick axe out. It showed that whilst mowing grass, etc. causes no interest digging holes gets most people excited. We now have names of some of the locals who stopped and expressions of interest to get involved when the real dig starts! Result!!!
As Arnie said “We’ll be back!”
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To the editor:
I wanted your readers to know that, contrary to your recent editorial about the Postal Service rate change, the Postal Service is not closing small post offices as part of the plan.None of us like price increases - for anything. But here are a few points that may help put the postage rate change in perspective.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars, and we charge users of the mail what it costs for us to provide the service.
When our costs go up, we have to charge more for service just like any other business. Every time gasoline, for example, goes up one penny, our costs go up $3.3 million dollars annually.
In 1971, a first-class stamp cost 8 cents. However, 25 percent of postal costs were subsidized by tax dollars. Over the past 20 years, the price of a stamp has remained just about even with the rate of inflation in the general economy. That's true even though the number of addresses we serve has increased by more than 50 percent, the amount of mail has doubled and we no longer get tax dollars.
We have one of the lowest postage rates of any industrialized nation. Germany and Japan, both often touted for their efficiency, charge 67.2 cents and 46.6 cents in U.S. dollars, respectively, and both deliver to much smaller areas.
With the increased use of high-tech sorting machines, we plan to keep future costs below the rate of inflation. Businesses and individuals can help keep the cost of a stamp stable by preparing mail so that it's more easily sorted by our equipment. Doing so would preferably include machine printing addresses with dark ink on a light envelope and using easy-to-read type styles (not italic or script) that don't overlap.
Kenneth R. Prentiss
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“Inspired by the past, every season the brand curates’ artists or historical events whose philosophy and work resonates with their mission to create fashion-forward pieces that defy the conventional norm and speak out of certain social issues. Their first collection was inspired by Marina Abramovic and Ulay’s performances exploring the limits of physical and psychic endurance, and specified gender roles. The others vary from the Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota to the historical revolution of the Zoot suits in the 1940’s. All their inspirations have one thing in common – REBELLION!“
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J.W. Winco Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 437 Zinc Die-Cast Adjustable Friction Hinges.
The RoHS-compliant hinge body is zinc die-cast, with either a black powder coated, textured finish or silver powder coated, textured finish. The friction cone, which is temperature resistant to 80° C, is plastic, while the set screw and hexagon nut are steel, zinc plated, with a blue passivated finish.
The set screw allows the mobility of the hinge to be changed, and it also generates a constant braking torque adjustable across the entire rotating range. The rotation of doors and flaps is inhibited, preventing inadvertent movement. Interlocking two slim friction cones achieves the friction torque, as the large friction surface and the hard-wearing plastic of the friction cones guarantee a long service life with virtually no wear. Due to the structure and the pre-stress of the friction cones, the hinge has virtually no radial play and no play at all in the axial direction.
J.W. Winco offers an extensive selection of inch and metric size adjustable levers, cabinet U-handles, plastic and steel hinges and locking mechanisms, revolving and retractable handles, hand wheels, hand cranks, tube connection and conveyor components, inch and metric construction tubing, shock absorption mounts, leveling mounts, hand knobs, spring, ball and indexing plungers, jig, fixture and fastening components, retaining magnet assemblies, toggle clamps, metric casters and wheels, universal joints, oil sight glasses, and metric tools for the industrial and commercial equipment industries.
J.W. Winco Inc.
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By Kelsie Hoitomt
According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, State Patrol troopers responded to nearly 160 run-offs, including 17 property damage crashes and a total of four injury related crashes.
“In comparison to past snowstorms, this is an average number of responses for our officers,” said State Patrol Commander Jeffrey Frenette. “However, that is still a significant number of vehicles that need attending to. It is important for motorists to pay attention to weather forecasts and plan their trips accordingly and in some cases that may mean just staying home.”
According to some measurements in the area, there was nearly 15 inches of snow that fell throughout the course of Saturday night and Sunday.
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The challenges of homelessness and housing instability become even more pronounced in communities across the autumn and winter months. As a Property Guardian, you may have a particular interest in helping those experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity and one of the most direct ways to volunteer in your local area is by reaching out to community organisations and charities. Many of them are constantly in need of volunteers to support various initiatives, from food banks and shelters, to donation collections.
Acton Homeless Concern is dedicated to providing support and assistance to homeless and vulnerable individuals in Acton and the surrounding areas. They offer services such as hot meals, clothing, and access to medical care.
Hackney Night Shelter provides shelter and support to homeless individuals during the cold winter months in Hackney. Volunteers play a crucial role in operating the shelter, offering warm meals, a safe place to sleep, and access to vital services.
Homeless Action in Barnet (HAB) is committed to tackling homelessness in the Barnet area by offering shelter, support, and essential services to homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness.
The Ilford Salvation Army provides a range of services to support vulnerable individuals and families in the Ilford community. These services may include food assistance, clothing distribution, and access to guidance and support.
The Isle of Dogs Food Bank is dedicated to providing food assistance to individuals and families in need in the Isle of Dogs area.
The 240 Project is committed to providing support and assistance to vulnerable individuals facing homelessness and housing difficulties in and around Notting Hill.
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Remember that volunteering is not only about giving; it’s also an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded individuals in your local area. By getting involved in volunteering, you can enhance your sense of community and make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of property guardianship with Dex Property Management. So, whether you have a few hours a week or a full day to spare, there are countless ways to contribute to local community life. Get started today and be part of something greater than yourself!
At Dex Property Management, we’re delighted to support and facilitate your journey into volunteering within your local community. If you have any questions, need assistance or would like to share your volunteer experiences with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. | <urn:uuid:f1014ffe-4430-4792-b9a5-62da4ef9271f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.dexpropertymanagement.co.uk/tag/volunteer/ | 2024-04-18T13:52:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.956686 | 471 |
Nights Hope - Explorers Wanted x Die Hard Dice
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Explorers Wanted is a weekly Numenera actual play podcast about exploration, intrigue, friendship, and all the horrors you may find in between. Each episode is a tightly edited package of theatrical scenes, humor, delicious die rolls, and a healthy dash of chaos energy.
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- Mythica dice corners are softened for beauty, improve rolling, and kindness to tables
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- Shipping rates will vary based on the size and weight of the item(s) and the destination.
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The demand for laser-engraved slate has always been highlighted due to usability and beautification.
We all have seen branded coasters in restaurants, didn’t we?
And engraved slates will be popular for the next 100 years.
Laser engraving slate coasters is still a sustainable business idea that brings more than 400% profit. Imagine that you bought normal slate plates at $1.2 per unit and after engraving they tagged with a price of $8 to $10.
We saw a laser engraving business make a $200 profit just by etching a large-sized slate for a garden owner.
In this article, we will discuss every aspect of slate coaster engraving starting from the basics of slate etching to technical suggestions.
The usability of the engraved slates is vast. From a glass coaster to garden stone, or even a nameplate can be designed using the slate which becomes more appealing if properly engraved with a laser machine.
Earlier, we saw manual etching on slate plates which is not as valuable as laser engraving due to the clarity, resolution, and precision.
On the other side, the unavailability of the right laser engraver or the proper tools might disrupt the slate engraving significantly. For instance, not having the right airflow will accommodate the slate debris and disrupt the laser head causing less clarity. Additionally, not understanding the software settings may also result in poor engraving which needs your careful consideration of knowledge and skills.
Considerable Decision Factors
Before you decide to buy a laser engraver for slate, you need to know a few basics and critical factors. From the price, usability, and compatibility; there are so many other factors that effectively influence your future earnings from a slate engraver.
Below is a list of such factors that you should always look into before buying a slate laser engraver.
We respect your budget but, your priority should be the return that you are aiming for. For instance, you might have a laser engraver that effectively engraves slate. After a year, you have seen that if you could spend $1000 extra on the upgradability, it would generate $5000 extra per month.
To illustrate, we can refer you to the xTool P2 and OMTech Polar. Both laser engravers are priced at around $3000 (varies depending on accessories).
Well, that was an example. Let’s look at the price of recommended laser engravers and what are their specialties.
Price | Wow Factors | |
xTool P2 | +- $5000 | Fast Engraving, Better Clarity, Curved Engraving, Large Material Feeder |
xTool S1 | +- $2500 | Fully Enclosed, Class 1 Safety Certified, Fast Engraving & Curved Engraving |
OMTech Polar | +- $3000 | Large Work Area, Long service Life, Competitive Price |
Gweike Cloud Pro | +- $3000 | Fast Engraving, Pullout Drawer, larger material compatibility |
Atezr V35 Pro | +- $800 | Open Frame diode laser, smooth gantry, powerful laser |
From the above table, you now know that investing in P2 is a much-worthy decision rather than investing in others. If you have budget constraints, you can buy the cheapest one (Atezr V35 Pro), but we will still stick with the xTool S1 as it offers the same flexibility as other CO2 manufacturers’ offerings.
Power & Speed
Engraving power and speed are two obvious factors that affect your regular business. We will suggest that – in slate engraving, you should never focus on speed rather than power as enthusiasts never use the maximum power while engraving slate, granite, and other tough materials.
Below is a comparison of our recommended laser engravers from aspects of laser power and speed.
Laser Power | Engraving Speed (mm/s) | |
xTool P2 | 55W CO2 | 600 mm/s |
xTool S1 | 40W Diode + 2W IR (for metal engraving) | 600 mm/s |
OMTech Polar | 50W CO2 | 550 mm/s |
Gweike Cloud Pro | 50W CO2 | 500 mm/s |
Atezr V35 Plus | 35W Diode | 400 mm/s |
Both P2 & S1 stand out in terms of speed and power in two separate categories (Diode & CO2). Even though rests offer engraving speed of close to the top two – we recommended p2 & S1 for two main reasons.
First, P2 allows you to do curved engraving and there are a lot more advanced upgradability options that the Polar & Gweike lack.
Second, The S1 gives you the freedom of metal & plastic engraving through its 2W IR laser (1064 nm wavelength) that no other is offering at their price.
The Engraving work area is another crucial factor before deciding which one should you buy. Indeed, engraving small slate coasters would not make you bothered about the work area but, batch processing & ability to engrave larger material can be the option you should consider now.
Below is a comparison of the laser engravers from the perspective of the work area.
Normal Work Area | Dimension after expansion | Supports automatic material conveyor? | |
xTool P2 | 26 x 14 inches | You can make it 2 inches tall by installing riser base & feed unlimited length of material through roller conveyor | Yes |
xTool S1 | 19.6 × 12.5 inches | You can make it 2 inches tall by installing riser base & feed unlimited length of material through roller conveyor | Yes |
OMTech Polar | 20.1 x 11.8 inches | Not expandable but allows pass-through (7 mm) height | No |
Gweike Cloud Pro | 20.1 x 11.8 inches | Not expandable but allows pass-through (7 mm) height | No |
Atezr V35 Plus | 20 x 20 inches | Not expandable | No |
Artificial intelligence makes your earnings bigger by saving you time. We tested each of the laser engravers that we are recommending and found only two have heavy AI-based features.
Omtech Polar, Gweike & Atezr seem to be delivering the best within the threshold but, P2 & F1 by xTool has something for you.
First, The P2 allows intelligent batch processing like no one. This means you should not worry about placing 50 designs over the 60 materials manually. You just keep them randomly.
The s1 has something else. For the design variety and diverse material compatibility, you can use their IR laser module which indirectly works like a fiber laser engraver.
While slate engraving – we often feel nervous regarding the curved and uneven surface since the laser keeps firing at a constant pace.
in S1 – the laser module automatically measures the surface which then helps later by adjusting the z-axes height.
This is amazing!
Top laser engravers for slate & stone
Choosing the right laser engraver for slate is crucial. There are so many factors to consider such as laser type, wavelength, precision, work bed, resolution, autofocus, and machine upgradability. Lack on one side can adversely affect your laser engraving business which you should strictly avoid.
Below are the best laser engravers for slate & other types of stone
- xTool P2 (Best in CO2 Catagory)
- xTool S1 (Best in Diode Catagory)
- OMTech Polar
- Gweike Cloud Pro
- Atezr V35 Plus
We practically used all of the above-mentioned laser machines and tried state engraving with them all. In our opinion, the xTool P2 stands out among all due to its build quality, superior laser power, and options such as curved engraving and expandability. Since the P2 is the king of the mid-sized CO2 lasers, we found the xTool’s S1 40W as another best engraver for slate. Surprisingly, the S1 offers almost everything offered by the P2. Additionally, the S1 performs even better than others in terms of focus adjustment and z-axe height adjustments.
Furthermore, the OMtech polar can also be a suitable slate engraver which delivers slightly lower power than the P2 but with a larger work bed. In comparison, the Polar only lacks in curved engraving ability but besides that, it delivers stunning slate engravings on slate. Engraving speed is not a matter of concern here because no one can utilize the max speed especially while engraving slates. As slate needs more time and higher power in etching often it may take multiple passes for the best results.
Gweike Cloud Pro is a budget killer that offers the same engraving speed as P2 with its laser capacity of 50W. The Gweike mainly attracts small and medium-sized laser engraving business owners who need multiple machines to support daily work volumes. Except for the inability to work on curved surfaces, Gweike is another beast that can engrave just anything except steel. Besides, Atezr V35 Plus is a 35W DIY diode laser engraver that alternatively can be treated as an uncanopied xTool S1 without the curved engraving feature.
xTool P2 | xTool S1 | OMTech Polar | |
Laser Power | 55W CO2 | 40W / 20W diode + 2W IR | 50W CO2 |
Precision | 0.01 mm | 0.08 mm | 0.01 mm |
Max Engraving Speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
Curved engraving ability | Yes | Yes | No |
Autofocus | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bed size | 26 x 14 inches | 30 x 23 x 7 inches | 38.2 x 22.3 x 9.2 inches |
xTool P2 Overview, Pros & Cons
The xtool p2 is a 55w co2 laser machine with an engraving speed of 600 mm/s. Not only that, P2 is the first-ever engraver that offers intelligent batch processing which means that you can place as many slate coasters as you can without worrying about the right shape placement. All you need to place the engraving design in any of the slates and the intelligent system will automatically detect the position and shape of the other slate pieces.
Engraving speed and laser power play vital roles when the slate and granite engraving come into consideration. As the P2 empowers with a 55W CO2 laser, it etches the slate coasters effectively using its maximum ability and precision of 0.001 mm. We saw that the P2 users take comparably less time in engraving slate compared to other laser machines, especially the low-end diode laser machines.
The ability to engrave in curved and uneven surfaces gives the P2 a strong zone as the slates are not smooth and even. So, adjusting laser focus on uneven surfaces is done easily in P2 which helps in creating vibrant and high-resolution engravings. Alternatively, a laser without curved engraving ability like Glowforge Pro loses its said precision as its laser beam cannot get aligned with the height between the laser source and material.
We have a detailed review of the xTool P2 here, which contains trials, real tests, and critical evaluation.
Slate engraving with P2
Below are the 4 slate engravings we did using the xTool P2
While engraving slates, the first thing we noticed impressive is its power. The laser is designed innovatively and there is no possibility of the laser head getting clogged with dust. The laser tube in P2 is placed at the rear side of the machine which throws the beam through a reflection mechanism. It helps significantly if you compare the usability from the viewpoint and worry about the dust covering the laser head.
To illustrate this fact, let’s have a look at the below comparison:
This picture shows both Glowforge and Gweike’s laser beam position. Both of the manufacturers placed the laser at the top of the gantry which affected the usability from two perspectives. First, users find it difficult to observe the processing. Secondly, the laser beam often gets clogged or covered with dust as they are not always thrown away by the air assist.
The picture below shows the laser position of xTool P2 which eliminates the risk of dust covering the laser head.
Furthermore, The P2 is literally the only choice for engraving large pieces of slate material due to having the flexibility to connect with the motorized pass-through.
With the motorized conveyor, you can feed the laser machine with an unlimited length of material without worrying.
Here’s another large slate engraving work we did with the P2:
Also, the default settings in P2 for the ‘Coaster’ works just perfectly. I mean, no one needs to modify anything while slate engraving.
However, users are suggested to coat the material with a clear coat first, If you use the rock coaster preset that’s fine. But, make sure to clean the coat after the engraving is done. This technique will help you get the maximum resolution while slate engraving.
Also, you may consider slowing down the engraving speed keeping the laser power at max. It helps in engraving at a higher depth.
Make sure to set the proper image settings from Lightburn, in our case, Jervis mode often works best for us.
However, the following settings could be the best suit for engraving slate coasters:
- Speed 400-600 mm/s.
- Power 20% (make it close to 20%). Higher power can also be efficient depending on the laser machine.
- Scan Interval 0.15mm or, 170 lines in one inch
- Image size: as per the size of the slate
- Powerful enough for slate engravings
- The coaster engraving preset works just fine for slate engraving
- The curved engraving feature effectively helps in uneven slate etching
- Comes with an air assist and a water chiller. Both directly contribute to keeping the debris away and protecting heat-sensitive materials
- Automatically detects the material shape during batch engravings saves users time
- Motorized pass-through is available for larger slate engraving works
- xTool S1 offers almost everything of xTool P2 at a lower price
- P2 is a noisier compared to the xTool S1 and F1
xTool S1 – for slate
The S1 is the first even enclosed diode laser that effectively competes with the mid-budget CO2 laser engravers. It is empowered with a 40W diode laser, 2W IR laser, curved engraving facility, and intelligent focusing system.
Whatever we said about the xTool’s P2 earlier, the S1 can effectively do everything being the diode laser. Also, it allows the user to switch from the diode laser module to the IR laser module which again acts like a fiber laser in terms of engraving sensitive materials.
xTool S1 effectively engraves slate coasters and other slate materials due to its superior power, engraving speed, and laser beam autofocusing ability.
Notably, S1 is a Class 1 certified laser machine that ensures maximum safety as well as eliminates the need to wear protective eyeglasses.
You can consider the S1 as an upgraded hybrid version of their earlier model D1 pro.
We published a detailed review of the xTool S1 earlier which contains extensive tests and user-friendliness assessment.
- Effectively engraves slate coasters with their maximum power (eliminating the need for multiple passes)
- Supported in light burn
- The laser beam positioning system is better (even better than camera-based positioning)
- Upgradable with automatic conveyer and riser base
- Widely supports almost all types of material regardless their dimension
- The laser head switching process is manual (F1 model did that automatically)
- Its positioning system doesn’t use’s camera which may be tricky for the new users. However, after use, users will find it more convenient compared to the camera-equipped lasers.
Slate engraving test done by xTool S1
We engraved 8 slate plates using the xTool S1. The first thing we noticed is the clarity it produces at the highest engraving speed of 600 mm/s. Considerably there was less noise coming from the gantry movement if compared with the Atezr V35 Pro.
The S1 did splendidly well in terms of engraving uneven slate surfaces. we did not notice any single-focus distortion while engraving slates. This is done due to its ability to automatically adjust the height in Z-axes which is still absent in OMTech and Gweike lasers.
We could operate batch processing but it still lacks intelligent batch processing like the xTool P2.
We found the air assist kit pretty well which effectively adjusts the airflow as per the presets. This is awesome if you are a commercial crafter and need to switch the presets often as preferred by the customers’ order.
Overall, S1 is a superb slate engraver and can offer you a quick payback.
Below are the slate engraving works we did with the xTool S1:
As you can see, the curved surface and uneven condition could not affect the resolution and clarity of the slate coasters.
That’s the beauty of the xTool’s S1 which still does not have any effective competitor in that segment.
However, if you have a tighter budget, you may explore their D1 pro version which has the same 40W laser module but you won’t receive curved engravings and Class-1 safety features there.
For price and other qualitative details, read xTool S1’s in-depth review here.
OMTech Polar is great for slate
OMTech Polar is a 50W CO2 laser that comes with a comparably larger work bed compared to P2, Gweike, and Glowforge. This laser engraver is ready to work with the slates and most importantly it supports lightburn.
OMTech is a known laser machine manufacturer with having strong footprint in both CO2 and fiber laser machines.
For an in-depth review, of price and engraving experiments – read this comparison article.
The polar is a suitable option for slate engraving mainly due to the following factors:
- The polar allows the tiniest precision of 0.001 which ideally makes slate engravings more detailed.
- It supports common file formats like JPEG, BMP, and AI as well as the lightburn which makes slate engraving easier especially if you compare it with the Glowforge lasers.
- Besides engraving, the 50W CO2 can cut other materials that directly contribute to your crafting.
- The build quality is amazing and pretty similar to the xTool P2. However, polar’s laser tube is placed with the gantry which makes it a little bit complex to perform.
- Autofocus works great but it does not support curved surface height adjustment.
- Slightly noisier than the xTool S1
Engraving slate using Polar
We engraved a few slate plates using the OMTech Polar. First of all, we do not have any complaints regarding its efficiency. The laser power is powerful enough to work on slates. However, sometimes, you may need multiple passes unless the settings are aligned accordingly.
The honeycomb bed helped a lot to engrave slate coasters which was assisted by the air-assist kit. Notably, polar comes with a water chiller which reduces the heat and protects the thin slates from getting cracked.
The below picture shows how clearly the Polar can engrave slate:
For the above work, we used -1000 DPI, 250 mm/s speed, Max power 60%
Gweike Cloud Pro
Gweike Cloud Pro is ideally a Polar’s competitor having 50W CO2 laser power with 600 mm/s engraving speed. It’s as precise as the Polar which is 0.0001 inch.
Gweike is just a perfect choice for slate engraving due to its nature and accessibility it offers.
Firstly, its CO2 laser power is way better than the diode lasers especially if you consider engraving slates. Secondly, it offers a similar work bed to the Polar and other features such as batch processing, water chilling, air-assisting, etc.
Overall, Gweike’s customers have been happy due the fact of its lower price and customer support.
We reviewed Gweike extensively and here’s the final result of its performance.
- Generates 1000 DPI at full power which results in vivid slate engravings
- It’s faster to be a member of the 600 mm/s club
- Supports Lightburn that creates user friendliness
- It features 3 axes linear guide rail for better maneuvering of the laser head
- Comes with a honeycomb bed, air assist, and water chiller
- There is a pullout drawer which helps in removing dusts while the machine is working
- No integration with the IR laser like the xTool S1
- Can not engrave curved material
Slate engraving with Gweike
We engraved a few slate coasters using the Gweike cloud pro. It works faster and more effectively. However, Gweike cannot batch process intelligently like the P2. We had to set the design for all of the slates manually which kills a bit of time.
Below are the slate engraving works done with Gweike cloud pro:
We feel that Gweike can be a choice of yours if there are budget constraints. However, Gweike does not have the flexibility to feed long materials through a conveyor like the xTool P2 which is a significant downside of this laser machine.
Atezr V35 Plus for slate
Atezr V35 Plus is a very good DIY open-frame diode laser engraver which engraves slates easily. The V35 plus is an ideal competitor of the xTool D1 pro and an upgraded version of the Atezr P10.
The V35 is a 35W diode laser engraver with an open frame gantry. That means it offers you the same engraving ability as the S1 but the unavailability of enclosure creates risk of incidents and requires you to be proactive all the time.
It empowers rotary axes and air assist which is a great positive side of scaling up your laser engraving business. However, the Atezr still lacks curved engraving and intelligent batch processing.
One thing that attracted us is the smoother movement of the gantry which helps the V35 to operate quite smoothly.
- Atezr V35 plus offers same engravings of OMTech Polar at its half price
- It’s fast and expandable with the additional expansion kit
- 0.001 precision helps in getting clear engravings in slate coasters
- Supports Lightburn for larger accessibility
- Air-assist kit, rotary, and honeycomb bed delivered
- Works silently due to smoother gantry movement
- Laser height needs to be set manually
- No camera-based positioning system
Challenges in Slate Engraving
Engraving slates is not easy unless the machine is compatible fully. We often get confused about the power & speed settings and fail to generate quality engravings.
Sometimes, lack of air assistance and overheating breaks the working piece which causes loss.
In many cases, slate engraving gets difficult due to dust blocking the laser head.
To solve this, we conducted a few test trials, and below are our findings.
- Clean the laser head before starting slat engraving. It will help in better focus and precision.
- Check if the air-assist nozzle is working properly and air pressure is accurate as per the job. Slates and stones make more dust which needs higher air pressure.
- Prefer having a laser in which the laser tube is placed at the back, not in the gantry. It will help restrict the dust and offer smoother gantry movement.
- Coat the slate with a clear cote first and after the engraving is done, clear the coat. It will help in making vibrant engravings in slate.
- Process your picture’s grayscale in Photoshop first otherwise the engraving would be too bright and below your customers’ expectations.
- Perform dithering on the picture to achieve an excellent combination of black and white tones.
- Set maximum DPI with at least 60% power and 250 mm/s minimum. It works great for the slate engraving.
- Check if your laser engraver has coaster presets, this will surely work best.
- You may consider lowering the scan interval at 0.5 mm which alternatively creates 170 lines per inch.
Post Processing Tips
Post-processing slates are equally important for the highest satisfaction. Follow the below tips to get the best engraving experience.
- Once you finish engraving wipe the slates with a dry towel.
- Apply aerosol lacquer to make it look vibrant and glossy. Make sure to apply on one side till it dries before applying to another side of the slate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
These are some frequently asked questions related to slate laser engraving.
What can I use to engrave slate?
Slate engraving can be done with the hand etching tools. However, it takes a lot of time and you should always prefer using a professional laser engraver for vibrant and clear slate engraving results.
Can CO2 laser engrave slate?
CO2 lasers are the best lasers for engraving slates. Due to its power and wavelength, CO2 lasers effectively engrave slate compared to diode lasers. You are still good to use a diode laser for slate engravings but make sure to use at least a 40W engraver such as xTool S1.
What not to use on slate?
Never use a laser engraver without air assist while engraving slates. As slates make more dust during the engraving, air assist helps in moving them away from the work zone. Similarly, never use a low-power diode laser (below 35W) while engraving slates.
What makes slate shiny?
Apply aerosol lacquer to make it look shiny. Make sure to apply on one side till it dries before applying to another side of the slate.
What damages slate during engraving?
Lack of air assist, low power, unnecessarily multiple laser passes, and inaccurate line interval can destroy slate engravings. Follow our expert guide before engraving slate coasters.
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The constitution of India provides equal opportunity to women in every sphere of life. There are special laws in our constitution to avoid the exploitation of women in our nation. Although India has been trying to empower women, are Indian women really empowered?
It's paradoxical. At one point we say that women are empowered yet a female can't buy/ hold a sanitary pad in public. That is why when a female need to change her sanitary napkin, she would never take a walk of pride to the restroom instead she would either grab a purse or any cloth to hide her sanitary pad in it.
Not every woman in our nation is equally privileged & blessed to have a safe and broad-minded environment to discuss their menstruation queries or experiences in their home which leads to a lack of menstrual awareness and an abundance of menstrual myths. On one hand, Indian women like Falguni Nayar from Nykaa and P.V Sindhu Badminton Player have made not only the nation but the whole world proud by brightening up India’s name.
And on the other hand, there are girls out there, dropping out of school due to a lack of menstrual awareness. Who knows if these little shining stars would be the next Falguni Nayar and P.v Sindhu?
There are numerous factors contributing their part to this unfavorable situation of women in our nation and one of them is “Hypocrisy”. We believe Hypocrisy has played a major role in this whole scenario as for centuries, women have been on the center stage whether we talk about Vedic culture, where the most important early divinities were women like Usha or dawn. In fact, in our culture, Navratri is celebrated where for 9 continuous days a girl is worshipped and people would touch her feet, and offer her everything that brings her comfort and joy.
On the contrary, no one would be concerned about her comfort when it comes to those days of the month. This is what hypocrisy looks like and we need to put an end to it.
We took a step forward to make the world understand the meaning of “Women Empowerment” by making them realize how they are incompletely empowering women. The empowerment of women has been somewhere limited to what has been written in books. No one is taking a step forward to think out of the book and empower women in real ways. We realized that people have understood the concept of “Beti Bachao and Beti Padhao” but what next? Yes, Indians are trying their best to empower women but Why is women's empowerment limited to education only? Real empowerment starts from home. And Indian women do not have the right to openly discuss and talk about periods in their homes. What kind of empowerment is this? What is the point of giving education to your daughters when they don’t have the freedom to express their views openly?
Our motive is to complete this incomplete empowerment without leaving any space for exceptions. We want the world to know the literal meaning of “Women Empowerment”. We are looking forward to encouraging families to have an open discussion about periods in their homes so that our little angels don’t have to roam here and there to accumulate information to know themselves and their bodies more accurately.
HOW CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE?
We request you to help us reach as many families as possible with this campaign so that we can encourage open discussions about menstruation in our society.
Tie a red scarf around your waist and post a picture with #BloodyHypocrisy. Don’t forget to tag @everteen_wd
You can use the frame and record yourself saying “agar chot ka blood normal hai to period k blood par chuppi kyu?” and post it on your social media handle with #BloodyHypocrisy. Don’t forget to tag @everteen_wd
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As people in southern Madagascar face the worst food and nutrition crisis to hit the region in decades, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) calls once again for an immediate and massive increase in food aid. Since March, MSF has provided critical medical care to 6,000 malnourished children across 20 locations in the Amboasary and Ambovombe districts, which are among the hardest-hit areas of Madagascar. However, more is needed as the situation is expected to worsen in October during the annual “lean season,” when people’s stocks from the last harvests will begin to run out and new crops will not yet be ready for harvest.
This crisis—which began at the end of 2020—is the result of a unique combination of factors. The effects of climate change have wreaked havoc on agriculture; sandstorms caused by deforestation have buried much of the arable land in sand, even destroying last-resort food sources such as cactus fruit; and the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the island nation’s economy. According to the Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWS NET), food production is expected to fall up to 70 percent below the last five-year average.
These factors have plunged the region into a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, leaving thousands of children severely ill and pushing families into extreme poverty. In response, government agencies and humanitarian organizations like MSF have increased assistance to treat acute malnutrition and stepped up emergency food aid for the 1.3 million people currently living in this critical situation.
But Madagascar’s geography makes it difficult to get aid to the people who need it. The island’s semi-arid southern regions have many remote villages and few paved roads. Since the end of March, MSF mobile clinics have been treating malnourished children in the districts of Amboasary and Ambovombe and distributing food rations in approximately 20 locations. The teams have been visiting particularly remote and impoverished villages and responding to alerts sent by local health authorities.
About 300 metric tons of food have already been distributed, and another 750 are expected to be distributed by October. In addition to the ongoing water distribution to 30,000 people, new wells and boreholes are planned. And approximately 100 patients were hospitalized in June and July in a dedicated facility built and managed by MSF within the Ambovombe Hospital.
But a greater response is urgently needed. “We’re seeing malnourished children struggling to regain weight after weeks of treatment in our mobile clinics,” said Bérengère Guais, MSF head of emergency programs. “The medical care we provide and the half-rations different organizations have been distributing are not enough to reverse the trend in a setting where there is so little access to food. A massive increase in emergency food assistance is an absolute priority.” | <urn:uuid:032d465b-d408-4ee7-a74e-37fdcac72b55> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/madagascar-msf-calls-immediate-increase-aid-food-and-nutrition-crisis-continues | 2024-04-18T14:05:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.960515 | 601 |
Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi, is in a state of emergency due to its ongoing water crisis. Citizens are being informed to boil their water before use due to lack of pressure or contamination. This latest scandal has come as a devastating blow for many locals, who have seen their economy rapidly decline, businesses close and graduates leave for other cities. The resulting political divisions among the city’s citizens only exacerbate the situation.
The documentary “Troubled Water: Jackson’s Water Crisis” provides an eye-opening look at the dire predicament facing citizens in Jackson. Directed by Chris Moore and Andrea Torrence and produced by Moore Media Group, it follows several families and organizations as they struggle to secure clean drinking water for everyone in the city. The film examines how long-term structural inequalities deeply affect access to resources and quality of life for Jackson’s marginalized communities. Additionally, it features interviews with local politicians who offer unique perspectives on how the crisis can be addressed equitably.
The documentary is an important reminder of the need for decisive actions to address long-standing issues related to potable water access and distribution in Jackson and beyond. It highlights how economic, political and environmental forces intersect with everyday life in communities around the country that disproportionately suffer from unequal access to resources like clean drinking water. In addition to drawing attention to this issue, “Troubled Water” provides insight into how grassroots organizing can help create meaningful change in these neighborhoods.
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Alternating Current Circuits by Kerchner and Corcoran: A Classic Textbook for Electrical Engineering Students
Alternating current (AC) circuits are essential for understanding and designing power systems, electrical machines, and electronic devices. AC circuits deal with voltages and currents that vary sinusoidally in time and have different phases and frequencies. To analyze AC circuits, one needs to master the concepts of complex numbers, phasors, impedance, admittance, resonance, power factor, and harmonics.
A Review of Alternating Current Circuits by Kerchner and Corcoran: Chapter 103
One of the most popular and comprehensive textbooks on AC circuits is Alternating Current Circuits by Russell M. Kerchner and George F. Corcoran. The book was first published in 1941 and has gone through several editions and revisions since then. The fourth edition, which was published in 1980, is available as a free PDF download from the Internet Archive[^1^] [^2^]. The book covers the following topics:
Basic principles of AC circuits
Steady-state analysis of single-phase and three-phase circuits
Transient analysis of RL, RC, and RLC circuits
Coupled circuits and mutual inductance
Network theorems and methods
Filters and attenuators
Fourier series and Fourier transform
Laplace transform and its applications
Two-port networks and network functions
Numerical methods for circuit analysis
The book is written in a clear and rigorous style, with numerous examples, problems, and illustrations. The book assumes a basic knowledge of calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. The book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students of electrical engineering, as well as practicing engineers who want to refresh their knowledge of AC circuits.
Alternating Current Circuits by Kerchner and Corcoran is a classic textbook that has stood the test of time. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about AC circuits and their applications.
One of the distinctive features of Alternating Current Circuits by Kerchner and Corcoran is the use of operational calculus to simplify the analysis of AC circuits. Operational calculus is a method of transforming differential equations into algebraic equations by using operators that represent differentiation and integration. For example, the operator p represents differentiation with respect to time, and the operator 1/p represents integration with respect to time. By using operational calculus, one can avoid solving differential equations and instead manipulate algebraic expressions.
Another feature of the book is the inclusion of numerical methods for solving AC circuit problems. The book introduces the methods of Gauss elimination, Gauss-Jordan elimination, Newton-Raphson iteration, and Runge-Kutta integration. The book also provides computer programs in BASIC language for implementing these methods. The book shows how numerical methods can be used to solve nonlinear circuits, circuits with variable parameters, and circuits with initial conditions.
The book also covers some advanced topics in AC circuit analysis, such as network synthesis, network stability, network sensitivity, and network optimization. The book explains how to design networks that meet certain specifications, such as impedance matching, frequency response, and transfer function. The book also discusses how to evaluate the performance of networks under various conditions, such as parameter variations, noise, and feedback. The book provides examples of practical applications of network synthesis and analysis in communication systems, control systems, and signal processing systems. 04f6b60f66 | <urn:uuid:b2e36482-c1c1-4484-9ea3-33214776f67f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.dogoodbebetter.com/forum/questions-answers/a-review-of-alternating-current-circuits-by-kerchner-and-corcoran-chapter-103-patched | 2024-04-18T14:57:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.921264 | 710 |
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Pdf to DjVu Gui is a free portable tool - a front end for pdf2djvu - which converts any PDF document to the DjVu format.
DjVu files aren't great for wide public distribution as most people can't create, view or edit them, but they do have advantages, most notably that they can be much smaller (in our tests reductions of 25% to 50% were common, and we sometimes we achieved more). While this isn't just down to reduced resolution, the page quality is still reduced, but if you need to share very large PDFs with a small audience then it might be worth the tradeoff.
Conversion is simple but straightforward. Unzip the download, run "Pdf To Djvu GUI.exe", click "Add..." and select your PDFs. Choose your output options - most importantly, document resolution and page range, although you can also disable metadata, hyperlinking and other features - then click "Generate DJVU" and wait as your documents are created.
This can occasionally take longer than we expected, presumably depending on the source document (the converter hung on one page for several seconds). But we waited patiently, and conversion resumed every time, with the program creating its DjVu files in the same folders as our source documents (File.pdf > File.djvu).
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Engineering Extracellular Vesicles with the Tools of Enzyme Prodrug Therapy.
Fuhrmann G., Chandrawati R., Parmar PA., Keane TJ., Maynard SA., Bertazzo S., Stevens MM.
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have recently gained significant attention as important mediators of intercellular communication, potential drug carriers, and disease biomarkers. These natural cell-derived nanoparticles are postulated to be biocompatible, stable under physiological conditions, and to show reduced immunogenicity as compared to other synthetic nanoparticles. Although initial clinical trials are ongoing, the use of EVs for therapeutic applications may be limited due to undesired off-target activity and potential "dilution effects" upon systemic administration which may affect their ability to reach their target tissues. To fully exploit their therapeutic potential, EVs are embedded into implantable biomaterials designed to achieve local delivery of therapeutics taking advantage of enzyme prodrug therapy (EPT). In this first application of EVs for an EPT approach, EVs are used as smart carriers for stabilizing enzymes in a hydrogel for local controlled conversion of benign prodrugs to active antiinflammatory compounds. It is shown that the natural EVs' antiinflammatory potential is comparable or superior to synthetic carriers, in particular upon repeated long-term incubations and in different macrophage models of inflammation. Moreover, density-dependent color scanning electron microscopy imaging of EVs in a hydrogel is presented herein, an impactful tool for further understanding EVs in biological settings. | <urn:uuid:7c00e9cf-4e59-4bf3-a34c-a1b07588ca59> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/publications/1401651 | 2024-04-18T13:43:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.901176 | 316 |
If you have been trying to get pregnant for more than a year and have not yet succeeded, Dr Polyakov can assist you in everything from fertility testing and treatment options.
Fertility is the capability of women to achieve pregnancy. Women aged below 35 years who fail to conceive after 12-months of contraceptive-free intercourse are considered as infertile.
Infertility is usually defined as not being able to get pregnant despite trying for one year. A broader view of infertility includes not being able to carry a pregnancy to term and have a baby.
Pregnancy is the result of a chain of events. Women's fertility often depends on her body's ability to release an egg from one of her ovaries (ovulation). The egg must travel through a fallopian tube toward her uterus (womb). A mans sperm must join with (fertilise) the egg along the way. The fertilised egg must then become attached to the inside of the uterus.
While this may seem simple, many things can happen to prevent pregnancy from occurring. Visit Dr Alex Polyakov east Melbourne fertility clinic providing a comprehensive range of fertility investigations and treatment.
Some fertility problems are more easily treated but infertility treatment depends on various things-
It is a myth that infertility is always a woman's problem. About one-third of infertility cases are due to problems with the man (male factors) and one-third are due to problems with the woman (female factors). Other cases are due to a combination of male and female factors or to unknown causes.
It is recommended that you seek medical advice if you are a woman aged below 35 years and fail to conceive after 12 months of contraceptive-free intercourse, or if you are aged 35 years and above, and fail to conceive after 6 months, to best improve your chances of conceiving.
Infertility in men is often caused by problems with making sperm or getting the sperm to reach the egg. Problems with sperm may exist from birth or develop later in life due to illness or injury. Some men produce no sperm, or produce too few sperm. Lifestyle can influence the number and quality of a man's sperm. Alcohol and drugs can temporarily reduce sperm quality. Environmental toxins, including pesticides and lead, may cause some cases of infertility in men. There are, however, effective male infertility treatments available.
Read here to know more about Male Infertility. Comprehensive overview covers causes, signs and symptoms, treatments, diagnosis and risk factors.
Problems with ovulation account for most women's fertility problems. Without ovulation, eggs are not available to be fertilised. Signs of problems with ovulation include irregular menstrual periods or no periods. Simple lifestyle factors including stress, diet, or athletic training can affect a woman's hormonal balance. Much less often, a hormonal imbalance from a serious medical problem such as a pituitary gland tumour can cause ovulation problems.
Aging is an important factor in female infertility. The ability of a woman's ovaries to produce eggs declines with age, especially after age 35. About one-third of couples where the woman is over 35 will have problems with fertility. By the time she reaches menopause, when her monthly periods stop for good, a woman can no longer produce eggs or become pregnant.
Other problems can also lead to complications with women's fertility. If the fallopian tubes are blocked at one or both ends, the egg can't travel through the tubes into the uterus. Blocked tubes may result from pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, or surgery for an ectopic pregnancy.
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By: Sam Dylan Finch
1. Carve out a safe space and intentional time for therapy
The emotional nature of therapy makes it even more important to have some space and time set aside to engage with this process fully. If you’re self-isolating with another person, you could also ask them to wear headphones or take a walk outside while you do therapy. It may also beneficial for you and if it is a partner, to join into the therapy session with you. No matter what you decide, make sure you’re prioritizing therapy and doing it in an environment that feels safest for you.
2. Be flexible with the format of your therapy
Some therapy platforms use a combination of messaging, audio, and video, while others are a typical session over webcam. If you have options, it’s worth exploring what combination of text, audio, and video works best for you. One of the benefits of teletherapy is that you have a lot of different tools at your disposal. Be open to experimenting!
3. Lean into the unique parts of telemedicine
There are some things you can do with online therapy that you can’t necessarily do in-person. For example, I can’t bring my cats to an in-person therapy session, but it’s been special to introduce my therapist to my furry companions over webcam. Getting creative with how you use the tools available so you can make online therapy feel a lot more engaging.
4. In the absence of bodily cues, practice naming your emotions more explicitly
If you’ve been in in-person therapy for a while, you may be used to your therapist observing your bodily cues and facial expressions, and sort of “intuiting” your emotional state. This is why it can be really beneficial to practice naming our emotions and reactions more explicitly. For instance, if your therapist says something that strikes a nerve, it can be powerful to pause and say, “When you shared that with me, I found myself feeling frustrated.”
Similarly, learning to be more descriptive around our emotions can give our therapists useful information in the work that we do. Rather than saying “I’m tired,” we might say “I’m drained/burnt out.” Instead of saying “I’m feeling down,” we might say, “I’m feeling a mix of anxiety and helplessness.”
These are useful skills in self-awareness regardless, but online therapy is a great excuse to start flexing those muscles in a safe environment.
5. Be willing to name what you need even if it seems ‘silly’
With COVID-19 in particular, an active pandemic means that many of us if not all are struggling with getting some of our most fundamental human needs met. Whether that’s remembering to eat and drink water consistently, grappling with loneliness, or being fearful for yourself or loved ones, this is a difficult time to be a “grownup.” Taking care of ourselves is going to be a challenge at times. It can be tempting to invalidate our responses to COVID-19 as being an “overreaction,” which can make us reluctant to disclose or ask for help. However, your therapist is working with clients every day who undoubtedly share your feelings and struggles. You aren’t alone.
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An attack has a negative meaning in a dream and suggests that you have to be careful. Interpretations of such dreams depend on the context in which they occur, besides the details and feelings that follow them. The meanings can differ depending on whether you dreamt about a verbal, physical, or firearm attack.
Dream meaning of being attacked
If you get attacked in a dream, that is a warning that you will experience something unpleasant. There is a chance that you will be in an uncomfortable situation that will require you to pick a side you have to join.
Even though the argument will not concern you, you will get dragged into it, and everyone will pressure or try to persuade you into the truthfulness of their story.
Dream symbolism of attacking someone
If you attack someone in a dream, it means that you are impatient. You are someone who can’t count to ten and choose the words that will help calm the situation.
Even though you talk a lot, you are not sending clear messages that would make your interlocutor stop and think about everything before giving in because of your plea.
Dreaming about watching an attack
When you dream of observing an attack, it means that you don’t meddle in something that doesn’t concern you.
You believe that everyone is responsible for themselves and don’t expect other people to stand up for you if you end up in trouble.
Many people see you as selfish, but you have concluded that having such an attitude will bring you the least problems based on previous experiences.
To dream of stopping the attack
If you dream of stopping the attack, it means that you will protect someone. You will be ready to face criticism and negative comments instead of someone you care about.
You will not want them to suffer, but your behavior will not do them a favor since that person will end up in a similar situation sooner or later but will not know how to react.
To dream of a verbal attack
If you dream of someone verbally attacking you, it means that you are prone to panic and exaggeration. You perceive every problem as the worst one in your life.
When you start to panic, you cannot listen to what other people are telling you but only think about the possible negative consequences that could happen to you. It is time to learn how to act in stressful situations.
If you verbally attack someone in a dream, it means that you will defend your attitude and opinion.
Someone will try to persuade you that you are wrong, but you will prove that person wrong using facts. You are someone who can recognize manipulators and knows how to deal with such people.
Dreaming about a physical attack
When you dream about someone physically attacking you, that is a sign that you are afraid of your secret getting out in the open.
We are talking about something you have been hiding from other people because you know the truth could hurt or jeopardize your relationships.
However, you have to know that you can’t control some events and that it is time to come up with a plan B if other people find out about it.
A dream in which you physically attack someone is a sign that you are full of repressed aggression.
Negative feelings are running through your veins, but if you don’t channel them properly, they will keep piling up in you.
You have to find a way to get better, that is, learn to release negativity. If you can’t do it alone, ask for help from someone you trust or a professional.
It is crucial to try and remember who attacked you in a dream and what your reaction in that situation was.
To dream about an enemy attacking you
If you dream about an enemy, rival, or competition at work attacking you, that can be interpreted differently, depending on your reaction.
If you managed to defend yourself, it implies you don’t have a reason to worry because you will successfully solve some big problems.
However, if you dream of your enemy attacking you but not being able to defend yourself, it means that you must not ignore even the smallest problems because they could drastically increase.
Dreaming of a maniac attacking you
When you dream of a maniac attacking you on the street, it means that your secret will come to the surface, no matter how hard you try to hide it.
You will not be able to keep a past sin a secret for long anymore. Therefore, it would be best to come up with a plan B as soon as possible.
Dreaming of succeeding in defending yourself against a maniac who attacked you means that you will overcome some problems with family and friends help.
Their support and love will be crucial in certain difficult moments. However, the key to your success is never to doubt yourself.
To dream of a firearm attack
If you dream of someone attacking you with a firearm, it means that you have a dangerous enemy or rival. We are talking about someone who doesn’t shy from anything to achieve their goals.
There is a chance that they will try to gain something through you. If you haven’t figured out who that person is yet, pay attention to how some people behave when you are around.
If you dream of attacking someone with a firearm, it means that you want to take revenge on someone.
There is someone who hurt, offended, or scammed you in the past. You will not be calm until you give that person the taste of their medicine.
Dream interpretation of a military attack
A dream in which you attack your enemies during war means that you are tired and exhausted. You have been working a lot lately and are continuously stressed out.
That has started affecting your physical and mental health negatively.
Dreaming of an enemy attacking your territory and army during war means that you could soon face numerous challenges.
We might be talking about money, problems at work, or bad relationships with your partner or family. You will need a lot of strength and patience to deal with it.
To dream about a terrorist attack
When you dream about planning a terrorist attack, it means that you are too ambitious. You are capable of hurting anyone to achieve your goal.
You have burned many bridges so far and have never regrated it because you believe in the rightness of the saying the end justifies the means.
Dreaming of experiencing a terrorist attack means that you will face some situations you can’t control. You will probably have to postpone the realization of your plans until things fall into their place again.
If you manage to stop a terrorist attack in a dream, it means that you fantasize about people admiring you.
You still haven’t found a way to gain their respect, but you will not give up on it. Another possibility is that you want to be famous to gain popularity.
It is important to remember the main actors in your dream to grasp better what it is telling you.
To dream about a man attacking a woman
A dream in which you see a man attacking a woman means that your conscience is restless because you have acted like a coward in one situation.
You probably didn’t want to meddle in a conflict and have let an innocent person be the target of attacks and end up on the pillar of shame. If you wish to be at peace, you have to act differently next time.
Dreaming of a woman attacking a man
When you see a woman attacking a man in a dream, it means that someone’s move will shock or surprise you.
There is a chance that you will witness an argument between two people who will not have a problem accusing one another of various things with you present. What’s more, they will even try to drag you into it.
To dream of someone attacking a child
If you see a man or woman attacking a child, it means that you are an empathic person who can’t stay immune to other people’s misery.
You always make an effort to help everyone around you, but if you can’t do it, you urge others to try. You have helped a lot of people but never asked for anything in return.
To dream about attacking an animal
Attacking an animal in a dream symbolizes victory in the aspect of your life that gets priority at the moment. That can be education, career, or family for some people.
There is a chance that you have been trying to make progress at something for a long time and fantasize about a better life. Things will soon fall into their place, and you will become more and more satisfied and happier.
Dreaming about other people attacking an animal
When you see someone else attacking an animal in a dream, it means that your loved one will make you proud.
That person will do something that will gladden you, and you will tell everyone about it.
If we are talking about your child, you will probably be happy because you took them on the right path and made an honest and decent person out of your son or daughter.
To dream of an animal attacking you
This dream can have various meanings, depending on what type of animal you saw. If a bear attacks you, it means that you want to protect your family at all costs.
If you dream of a wild or domestic cat attacking you, it means that you have to watch out for envious people.
Dreaming about a dog attacking you suggests that you might argue with a loved one because of differences in opinion regarding the same problem.
To better understand the meaning of this dream, look for detailed interpretations of dreams about specific animals in our dream book.
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Teeth whitening in Uttam Nagar is a simple, non-invasive treatment that is used to change the colour of the natural enamel of the tooth to whiter shades of the original, it is an ideal procedure to enhance the beauty of your smile. Nowadays, having whiter teeth has become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients.
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WHAT DOES THE BLEACHING OF THE TEETH INVOLVE?
The procedure for whitening the teeth is done in a single appointment in the dental clinic in Vikaspuri, lasts from 45 minutes to an hour, as the gums are protected with a special material, then the teeth are covered with a carbamide peroxide gel to 20% and then placed under a light that reacts to the bleaching gel.
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Due to the current pandemic and its impact upon our working patterns and lifestyle, many of us will be moving less, eating more, and potentially feeling increasing levels of negative stress.
The gym is closed, the fridge is handy, and we turn to ‘comfort’ foods for consolation. It’s no wonder that our weight starts creeping up.
But we can use some of the principles of Yoga to help us to mindfully manage our way back into balance. Think about the following questions.
Why do you want to manage your weight?
Take time to think about your reasons. Some of the advantages might be that you feel more comfortable; are able to physically achieve more; can see that there are benefits to your overall health – including in relation to Covid-19.
Your reasons may be as simple as wanting to ‘fit’ into last year’s swimsuit, through to wanting to be ‘fit’ enough to play with kids/grandkids.
Once you have a clear intent (Sankalpa), you will increase your motivation to succeed. For example, you might state ‘I choose to be healthy & to eat foods that nourish me’. Repeat this regularly (either aloud or internally), particularly at the start and end of your Dru Yoga practice or Yoga Nidra.
In Dru Yoga, we often use Affirmations in tandem with gentle yoga movements, to anchor a goal. For example, with a simple movement like knees to chest Apanasana), you could affirm ‘I breathe in positive health’ each time that you take an inhalation.
Regular repetition of your goal helps to fix the positive statement in your mind, and helps you to make positive choices. These positive choices can influence your food choices – ‘Self-affirmation interventions can successfully influence health-promoting behaviors’. (Epton & Harris, 2008)
For the ‘What? & When?’ Sections I have drawn on information from Linia Patel, a Dietician & Sports Nutritionist with extensive experience in the public health arena
What can we eat to help us to manage our weight in a healthful way?
· Eat protein at every meal and snack (interestingly, adults need more protein as they enter later life, to maintain muscle mass & bone health)
· Eat more foods that grow above the ground, for example kale, green beans, lettuce, tomatoes etc
· Eat foods that are as close to their natural state as possible – reduce your intake of processed food
· Avoid calorific drinks – water will satisfy your thirst and if you remain hydrated then you won’t mistake thirst for hunger
When is it good to eat?
· Eat when you are slightly hungry, rather than when you are ravenous -this avoids ‘hanger’ (“Feed me, NOW!”) and allows you to make more intelligent food choices
· Eat starchy carbohydrates like wholegrains earlier in the day
· If needed, eat a mid afternoon snack that is a mix of protein & carbohydrate e.g. some nuts and an apple
· Eat protein, plus fibrous carbohydrates such as vegetables, for dinner
· Fasting period: fast for 12 hrs e.g. from 8pm – 8am
What else can we do to facilitate a holistic approach to our weight?
During the current pandemic, many people are finding their sleep patterns are disturbed. It only takes two nights of reduced sleep for cortisol to build up, signalling to our bodies that we are in stress mode. Higher levels of cortisol, combined with chronic stress, can lead to weight gain (Chao et al, 2017).
If sleep is proving elusive for you, try a mindful approach:
· Instigate a gentle Dru Yoga practice in the evening, perhaps ending with legs up the wall (Viparita Karani, if appropriate for you)– this can help to soothe the senses and prepare you for a good night’s sleep
· Investigate changing your bedtime routine and improving your sleeping environment – the NHS online guide ‘How to get to sleep’ has some useful tips for sleep hygiene
· Include a night-time breathing and relaxation practice - imagine releasing the muscles sequentially with each exhale, along with slightly extending the exhalation to activate the parasympathetic nervous system
Following the Why? What? When? What else? guidelines will help you to approach maintenance/management of weight in a positive yogic manner, treating your body with the loving kindness that it deserves.
Michelle Helstrip – Dru Yoga Therapist
Founder of DRUVA – Yoga & Wellbeing
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A live theatre show on The Beatles and the moments leading up to their breakup is coming to Dublin this October.
The Beatles: Hornsey Road with Mark Lewisohn will be playing at the Olympia on October 5 to mark the golden anniversary of the hit British group’s multi-platinum album Abbey Road.
The two-hour live theatre presentation which will include Mr Lewisohn, a highly-acclaimed Beatles historian, will be full of surprises, delights, humour, and excitement.
Tickets for the show will go on sale this Friday from 9am on Ticketmaster .
Fans will have the chance to delve deep into the illustrated history of The Beatles and Abbey Road.
The show will explore the many momentous events that occurred during its recording, when the Beatles were creatively together inside the studio but falling apart outside.
The album was made at a time of turmoil in their personal and business lives, when two of them were newly married and the band lost business assets and couldn’t agree on future direction.
Mr Lewisohn said: “Hornsey Road is all about Abbey Road, the people who made it and the time in which they did it. This artistic triumph was created at a hectic junction in the Beatles’ lives, and I’m going to be revealing the rich history, refreshing the remarkable stories behind its making, and bringing it all back by sight, sound and smell.
“I’ll be delivering an original and surprising look at this collection of great songs, superbly recorded by the Beatles and their producer George Martin fifty summers ago and packaged in that highly-imitated cover art of the four of them on the zebra crossing in north London.
“I’ll be explaining the album’s making in the context of the 1969 contemporary music scene, and depicting the four Beatles as friends, bandmates and artistic individuals at the peak of their creative powers, crowning the many precedent-setting events of their previous six years together with this glorious parting shot.”
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CARSON CITY, NEV., June 17, 2020—Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has selected D.W. Morgan Company as a recipient of an SDCE 100 Award for 2020. This is Morgan’s sixth year winning the industry benchmark award.
The SDCE 100 spotlights successful and innovative projects that deliver bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises across the range of supply chain functions. These projects can serve as a map for supply chain executives looking for new opportunities to drive improvement in their own operations. These projects also show how supply chain solution and service providers help their customers and clients achieve supply chain excellence and prepare their supply chains for success.
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As newly appropriate leisure cooking pot stores continue steadily to pop-up across Massachusetts, this week to my podcast, “Empowered Health with Emily Kumler,” we explore just how women experience this medication differently than males, along with a lesser-known usage of cannabis: as a lady aphrodisiac.
Becky Lynn, whom views ladies with dilemmas including low libido to sex that is painful trouble with orgasm as manager associated with the Center for Sexual wellness at Saint Louis University, first noticed this trend among patients a few years back. “[They] would started to me personally and so they would state, вЂWell, you understand, then i can have an orgasm or my libido’s better,’” she told me on-air this week if i smoke marijuana or use marijuana. She decided to conduct her own study when she couldn’t find much research on the topic. Enlisting the aid of her other practitioners in a college training that treats ladies for many types of reasons, Lynn surveyed 300 female patients. “What we discovered ended up being that almost all females noted that [marijuana products] did enhance the general experience that is sexual” she said. “It did enhance libido, it lessened discomfort, it improved their orgasm.”
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Though Craft had been clear that her operate in rodents does not conclusively convert to people, she stated it is more successful that women experience a sensitivity that is heightened enjoyable stimuli during ovulation also. “i might state undoubtedly whenever [estrogen is] actually peaking during ovulation, for instance, there’s more dopamine activity for the reason that path, and also this makes females more responsive to various types of fulfilling stimuli, including meals, medications, and sex,” she said. “Presumably it developed which will make us more amenable to social interaction…when we’re probably in order to be expecting.”
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Nearly 500 racers and a sizable spectator crowd at the Fast By Gast Spring Nationals at Maryland International Raceway showed that the successful Mickey Thompson Performance Tires MIRock Superbike Series season debut in Rockingham was the “new normal” for the world’s largest motorcycle drag racing series. Racers from as far away as Japan showed up to test their bikes and skills on MIR’s meticulously prepared, super sticky, widely acclaimed quarter mile.
Michigan’s Rob Budgell arrived with a brand new NLR turbo and intercooler system and qualified #1 in Orient Express Pro Street, a class that seemed sure to see a new record after Ryan Schnitz ran a 7.08 while testing the HTP Performance nitrous Hayabusa the week before. But Ryan’s Wizards of NOS nitrous controller decided to get wonky at MIR and go straight from 0 to 100% with no progression in between. That sent Schnitz on several wild rides on a day that already saw Doug Witt crash hard while wheelieing his own nitrous ‘Busa. So with that problem unresolved, Schnitz sat out his round 1 eliminations pairing with Budgell.
Rob eventually lost his semifinal to Dimey Eddinger, while champion Rodney Williford won the other semi over impressive Pro Street first timer Carl “Junebug” Lucas, riding Ricky “Bud Light” Wood’s bike. Williford won the final with a 7.15 and his third straight 200 mph lap—not records, but not bad.
Jeremy Teasley’s Real Street ZX14
Despite having motor problems in both his Pro and Real Street bikes, Jeremy Teasley was able to win another DME Real Street race. Teasley’s Adams Performance/RS Motorsports Kawasaki ZX14 kept lifting the wheel on the top end as the team worked to find how much nitrous the bike wanted for MIR’s conditions. Still, Teasley qualified #1, kept clicking off 7.80s, and once again got the best of teammate Mark Billiter in the final.
Ronnie Procopio proved he’s the man to beat in Mickey Thompson Pro Mod, qualifying #1 and winning his second straight. Procopio beat Mark Paquette, who failed to back up his MIRock quickest-ever 4.07—run in round 1 over an upset Dave Norris. Dave’s quickly got his new bike running in the teens, but he’s been in this nitrous/turbo battle before.
Ashon “Capo” Dickerson
Brick City’s Ashon “Capo” Dickerson sliced through the largest ever House of Speed Crazy 8s field for the win. Dickerson nailed a light on South Carolina’s Ray Morris and took the finishlinet on his GSXR . “It was a tough row to get to the finals,” said Ray. “I had a pretty good reaction time, a .053, but he laid that .002 on me and I had to hustle to catch upm which I did, but lifted too soon and he edged me out.”
“My closest race was first round against last years’ champ Eddie Chapman,” said Dickerson. “It was a double breakout, we both when 8.86.” Chapman actually took the tree brilliantly with a .004 to Dickerson’s .016, but broke out by .001 more.
Dickerson’s racing the same, sharp ’06 GSXR1000, the same bike that he won the Pinks Arm Drop race with a few years ago at MIR. “I run pump gas in this thing and all weekend I wore my brake pads out trying to slow this thing down!” said Ashon. “It was a 8.7 bike all weekend but I was so killer on the tree—.005 in the semis and .002 in the finals—I had time to bag up top!
“My family support system is strong!” continued Ashon, and he ain’t lying. The Dickersons young and old are a true racing family. “I think I bring a different element and up-north swagger to this game and I’m gonna try and carry this momentum throughout the season.
“I would like to thank my great sponsors—Schampa Technical Gear, Schnitz Racing, Worldwide Bearings, Performance n Perfection Airbox, Motul Oil, Barnett, Spider Grips, Teesphoto Shop, Carpenter cylinder heads, Bigavelli Motorsports, Hotbodies, Bates Leathers, Dtech family and the whole squad and you, Tim, for all you do for our sport!”
Maryland auto bodyman Mac McAdams beat Long Islander Mike Ostrowski in an all-wheelie bar Fast By Gast Pro ET final late, late, late on Saturday night. McAdams handily took the tree and Ostrowski broke out chasing. Sunday’s race favored the no-bar bikes, as Boo Brown beat fellow finalist Kip Green. Kip took the tree .001 to Boo’s .002—crazy sharp lights! Boo wheelied at about the 60 foot and seemed to have lost it, but Kip wheelied huge from about 100 feet ‘til half track and gave up the stripe. James “2 Lane Blacktop” Taylor redlit against Jay Windsor, giving Jay and his screamin’ yellow Kawasaki the FBR Shop Top Sportsman win.
“Fearsome” Andy Baumbach
Virginian Mike Shulz took the eighth and final round of Schnitz Racing Street ET on Saturday night when Lanta Smith went -.009 red and threw away an 8.951 on an 8.95 dial-in. And “Fearsome” Andy Baumbach won Sunday’s final over Willis Warren Jr., who waited patiently while Andy and his boy Toney pushstarted his ‘Busa.
Pennsylvania’s Sam Parks won Real Street B over redlighting Christopher Knight. And the bikini contest? Only the best ever outside of the always awesome July WPGC BikeFest, as was Saturday’s spectator crowd.
Lavar “Lil’ Charlie” Delee
Budgell, Teasley and Procopio #1 Qualifiers at MIR
Perfect weather and a sticky track haven’t yet yielded the record setting pro class times we’re all looking for at Maryland International Raceway. Rob Budgell, sporting a new NLR sidewinder turbo and intercooler on a bike that was already rumored to be a class power leader, leads Orient Express Pro Street with a 7.22 at 201.58 mph. Champion Rodney Williford is second with a 7.295 and class nubie Carl “Junebug” Lucas third with a 7.349 on Ricky Wood’s bike.
Last week’s testing hero Ryan Schnitz is struggling with an erratic nitrous controller on the HTP Performance Hayabusa and has barely made it down the track. He’s got it better than Doug Witt, though. Doug is long rumored to be running the best bottom end testing numbers in the class but has yet to put together a good quarter mile. It didn’t happen today either, and luridly. Riding a huge wheelie at the 330, Witt’s bike stared wobbling side to side and threw the former Real Street/Outlaw ride into a series of tumbles. Witt is sore but OK and his black, nitrous ‘Busa is done for the weekend.
Jeremy Teasley’s Real Street ZX14
Jeremy Teasley is qualified 6th with a 7.397 in Pro Street but sits atop the order, as usual, in DME Real Street with a 7.869. After running record setting 7.70s in Rockingham, Teasley’s bike owner/tuner Roger Starrette is glum and disappointed with .80, even when they net the pole. His other ZX14 is second with Mark Biliter aboard, and Rockingham runner-up Joey Gladstone is third with a 7.984. Teasley, BTW, has a blown motor in the Pro Street ’14 and will not run tomorrow.
Rockingham winner Ronnie Procopio leads Mickey Thompson Pro Mod with a 4.144 at 170.54 mph. Dave Norris ran the first teen on his new DNR chassis in the final round, a 4.182 at 166. Robbie Hunnicutt rode his new Superman paint job to a 4.20 for third. Billy Vose is fourth on MacArthur’s antique Timblin and Rockingham runner-up Eddie Gonder fifth.
Including Afterdark Underground grudge bikes, 550 motorcycles entered today’s qualifying and ET eliminations. Add to that the largest MIR, non-July spectator count crowd I’ve ever seen and you’ve got a blockbuster event. Lavar “See what happens when you steal MY bike” Lewis leads the 64 bike House of Speed Crazy 8s field with a perfect 8.880. Fast by Gast Pro ET, Cycle Connection Street ET, and Afterdark Underground will all be racing deep into the cool Maryland night.
Expect those Pros not running the numbers they expected today to test tonight, including Schnitz. Number 16 qualifier Ryan, last week’s 7.0 testing newsmaker, will take on #1 Budgell in tomorrow’s marquee round 1 match-up.
Pro Street is Highballin’ Into MIR
2011 is already a record setting year for Orient Express Pro Street bikes. Frankie Stotz, whose dad Kent helped invent the class back in the day, ran a 7.10 while winning the Manufacturers Cup race at Valdosta in early April. Stotz rides an anomaly in drag racing—a Honda. His CBR1000XX is also not the standard big bore bike like the ones (mostly Suzuki Hayabusas or the occasional Kawasaki ZX14) that dominate the class, but it does feature the dominant poweradder—a turbocharger.
Most of the noise from pre-season testing has been front half numbers from nitrous bikes. Slider clutches and extra wheelbase give these bikes a low-end advantage over turbos, and everyone from Doug Witt to Victor Gotay have been said to post eyebrow-raising ETs up to the eighth mile. Then last week, Ryan Schnitz ran a 7.08 at 204 mph while testing an HTP Performance nitrous ‘Busa—the first 7.0 that I am aware of to be publicly claimed and reported as Pro Street legal.
All of this is leading up to what should be a nothing-less-than-dynamite Fast By Gast Spring Nationals this weekend at Maryland International Raceway—the second event on the 2011 MIRock Superbike Series calendar. “I’m very excited to see the progress in Orient Express Pro Street,” said MIR race promoter Jason Miller. “We’re seeing many different combinations making strides now with each event that comes at them and that is really getting the fans pumped up. There’s been Pro Street bikes officially in the 7.1s already and now you hear about bikes running 7.0s in testing.”
When you catch Jason in a super excited mood, he’ll start predicting a 6 second lap at his track. “Will we see 7.0s next weekend or will we see the ever elusive 6.99? I can’t tell you that, but I can tell you this—when the MIRock Spring Nationals come to Maryland this weekend, MIR’s racing surface reputation will supersede everyone’s expectations,” said Miller. “We have learned a lot about track prep over the last several years from Pro Mod racers and Outlaw Drag Radial racers and MIR has one of the tightest racing surfaces in the country and the world records to back it up. Crew members had better tie their shoelaces tight when coming to the starting line next weekend because I plan on giving MIRock racers the stickiest racing surface they’ve ever ran on!”
And the field will be loaded with racers shooting for records, including builder/tuner Cecil Towner III of HTP. “Testing went OK,” said Cecil. “The VMP (Virginia Motorsports Park) track was excellent. We got a lot of data and hope to put together a good package for MIR. We ran a 7.08 at 204 and left the tune up alone, just trying to make it consistent and smooth. The main change from the winter is our new bodywork. We worked hard on aero, and nitrous-wise we are running the Wizard of NOS Revo, which is what we did all the R&D on the Real Street bike with. Everything looks pretty promising so far. An .08 is not a 6.90 and that is my goal, so a little more tweaking and we’ll try and get there. I also don’t want to just run .90’s once, I want to do it every pass. Reliably.”
Bud Yoder on Ronnie Mitchell’s “Rizzo”
Wow, that’s big stuff, and builder/tuner Ronnie Mitchell of Detroit’s Pro Street Cycles has no doubt that Towner will get there, though not this weekend. “They will kill the class with the rules that way,” said turbo stalwart Mitchell, whose pink “Rizzo” Haybusa won the MIRock season opener at Rockingham in March with rider Bud Yoder. “It would have been better if it was a real Pro Street with a hand clutch. They’ve been to 7 or 8 races and are already faster then what it took us 10 years to do. You cant give a bike that makes only 75 horsepower less an autotrans, 2 inches more wheelbase, 160 pounds less weight, and no hand clutch. Nitrous bikes are not the same as back when we made the rules, they make a lot more power now. We can ran that on the best of best days, but they are doing it with no front half’s.”
True enough, Schnitz’s low end numbers weren’t all they could be. “When Ryan gets his 60 foot down, I feel you will see a 6 second pass from Team HTP,” said tire hustler Richie Brotherton. “I thank them for sticking with Michelin and the Power One tire. Both passes was made with over 10 psi cold, and I’ve always said this tire will go fast with over 10 psi.”
“We had a very successful two day test session at Virginia Motorsports Park,” understated Schnitz. “We ran a best of 7.10 at 203 on the first day and a 7.08 at 204 on the second day. Cecil as always had done a tremendous job of building this bike and proving that he can build reliable engines and chassis that work.
“I’m really looking forward to getting back on the bike this weekend in Maryland and trying to repeat that performance. My predictions are we will see a new record for the class. Jason Miller has already said that he is going to prep the track like he never has in order to get records at his track. If the track is there, I’m sure we’ll see a new record. Weather looks good and the results we had while testing really has a number of teams eager to show what they can do too.”
But not Stotz, who may be eager but is not planning on making this event. There was some question after Valdosta about the fuel filler location on his Honda not being MIRock legal. “We plan on makin’ one of the MIRock races,” said Frankie. “We are already committed to the NHDRO and 2Wheel Speed and the Cup races, and also the Bristol race. But I believe the old man (Kent) is getting’ some things together so we can make the July race (at MIR).”
Jeremy Teasley on the Adams Performance/RS Motorsports nitrous ZX14
Keeping characteristically quiet since his Rockingham runner-up and holding his cards close to his chest is Real Street dominator Jeremy Teasley. “Our Pro Street bike will do great!” said Teasley. “They have the traction problem figured out and now they are going to lean on it. We’re not looking for times that will blow people away, but fast and constant runs and I will be happy! 7.20-7.25 would be the goal.”
7.20-7.25 my ass! I don’t see the Adams Performance/RS Motorsports crew sitting on 7.20s if 7.0s are dropping hot all around them. And in fact, while Mitchell grumbles about rules disadvantages for turbos, Coby Adams has hinted about taking his turbo ZX14 out of the mothballs. “The turbo is still in the works,” confirmed Teasley. “Don’t know if it will be ready, they have a few bugs to work out with it. We will see Friday morning if it makes it.”
“Our nitrous bike is done and ready to fly,” said Adams Performance/RS Motorsports crew chief Garron Miller. “Our Real Street will break records
and will win, we will win Real Street undefeated. The turbo Pro Street? We will see. Still waiting on parts and software updates. I hope it makes it, trying everything I can. But our nitrous bike will go fast. We changed some stuff on the nitrous setup. More nitrous, it is the Roger Starrette way. Other than that, if I get the turbo bike done it will be the fastest turbo bike out there.”
Eric “Lil’ E” Hart
Also hoping to get his bike done is Eric “Lil’ E” Hart, who rides Chachi’s nitrous ‘Busa. “If everything goes right and the UPS man doesn’t disappoint, yes, we will be there,” said Hart. “And if BNL (Hart’s father/builder/tuner known as Brother ‘n Law) doesn’t disappoint, might be having a new record in Pro Street and not too far behind Jeremy in Real Street.”
“Per Jason Miller, his track at MIR will be like flypaper this weekend, so I’m looking forward to it,” said Brotherton.
“Jason will ruin the class if all he cares about is the NOS bikes to run the number at his track,” countered Mitchell. “That 7.08 was done on a very poor front half—a 4.70. They will go 4.65 front halves, maybe even a 4.60. They will go 7.05 and yes, quote me—if they run that fast this week I won’t be back. If they don’t do something I am walking away from the class. Ryan had a 2.38 back half and that is our best. They have more horsepower to weight plus all the rest of the rules for them. Our rules have been the same for 10 years and we have the same power. Their power has been getting more and more every year.”
No matter what happens this weekend, Pro Street will be the hot class all season long. There is plenty of tweak room in the rules to slow nitrous bikes down or speed turbo bikes up, and we will address that situation with the big time players and the rulesmakers as the this quickest of all streetbike seasons gets in full swing, only here on eatmyink.com!
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For the last four years, the Ocracoke School has been more of a collection of people than a physical place.
Since the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian in September 2019, the nearly 200 students and staff of the only school on this remote Outer Banks island — with a population of less than 800, according to the most recent census — have been largely separated from one another.
First, they were out of school for 22.5 days after the storm. Then, they were scattered, some in the second floor of one of the less damaged school buildings or modular classrooms that were added to the campus, others in the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT), and yet others in the site of the former Ocracoke Child Care Center.
Then COVID-19 hit, and they were in their homes for almost a year before returning to makeshift classrooms and work spaces — including the second floor elevator alcove that served as principal Leslie Cole’s office.
But on Friday, Aug. 25, students Christian Stevens and Jenny Ricardez Garcia cut the ribbon on the new Ocracoke School, just in time for their classmates to return for a new school year on Monday.
Brad May, who led the construction team that built the school, told EdNC, “I’ve been to a lot of ribbon cuttings and grand openings in my 30-some-year career, and I’ve never seen this kind of turnout. Never.”
Steve Basnight was the superintendent of Hyde County Schools when Hurricane Dorian struck the island. Hyde County is one of the state’s largest counties geographically, but with one of the smallest populations. Last school year, it had just 452 students enrolled at one of the three public schools — two on the mainland, and one on Ocracoke.
When EdNC asked what the new Ocracoke School’s opening meant to him, Basnight took a long pause to corral his emotions, finally saying, “A lot of blood, sweat, and tears for a lot of people.”
Referencing speeches made during the school’s opening ceremony, he continued, “I think you could hear from what they were saying, it’s always been kids first. And that’s what was at the forefront of everything we did.”
Current Hyde County Schools superintendent, Dr. Melanie Shaver, described seeing the impact of the staff putting kids first, even without a school building.
“There were just pilings out when I came for my (job) interview on Ocracoke. They had just started the pilings that week and you would never know, because the staff here is just so full of life and the connections that they have with kids are so strong. The building was just that extra piece that was missing,” Dr. Shaver said. “And so I know that this building is more of a symbol, I think, of recovery.”
Ocracoke School serves students from pre-K to 12th grade. Alice Burruss, the first grade teacher, has a classroom in what is now the oldest section of the new school. It was previously a free-standing two-story building, whose first floor was damaged but salvageable after the storm. Now it’s been integrated into the new building, along with the old gym.
Burruss said having students of all ages together is a part of what’s been missing the last four years.
“You would think that we wouldn’t be so affected by it,” Burruss said. “The (younger) kids really get involved with older kids, and we haven’t had that. It really does make such a huge difference. Not being connected to them, we haven’t seen them, we haven’t really interacted with them, and it’s weird.”
When asked what the opening of the school means to her, she paused, gathering her thoughts.
“I lost my house, I lost my classroom, I lost everything,” she said.
“When you’re in it, it’s not as emotional because we just go go go, but when I got my house completed, it was really emotional. And then when we got in here, and now that we’re all together…” Burruss trailed off. “It’s been life changing as a person and as a teacher.”
Burruss shifted from her reflection back into teacher mode, enthusiastically welcoming a student and parent, offering first-day-of-school documents in both English and Spanish, and offering additional translation services if needed.
In another part of the classroom, Jess Fawett, the first grade teaching assistant, sat for a moment on a child-sized chair near Bunsley, the classroom’s pet bunny.
“It’s not really common for Ocracoke to have nice, new things,”Fawcett said.
In one of the school’s new classrooms, Karen Teklinsky, the middle grades science teacher, shows off her new science lab, where several students were hanging out.
Teklinsky echoes Fawcett, “It’s exciting! It’s like a rejuvenation, almost.”
A student behind her (who appeared to be texting but was clearly listening) suggests it’s a new chapter.
“Yeah, a new chapter, I love that,” Teklinsky said.
But she acknowledges that it’s also an emotional time for the staff. “I don’t think we realized how hard it was and what we went through until, like, right now,” she said.
Hardship of a different kind was on the minds of the middle school students around her — they lamented having to wake up early for school again soon.
Around the corner and down the hall, physical education teacher Melissa DiMarsico welcomed guests to the gym, urging them to check out the new locker rooms for both the home and away teams. The locker room area is what connects the pre-existing gym to the newly-constructed school.
DiMarsico and her husband — the high grades history teacher — joined the staff after Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19.
“We hear these stories from the people who have been through it, and sometimes it’s hard to understand that,” she admits. “But the resiliency and the grit, this is the outcome of all that.”
At the end of the hall, in a bright classroom with floor-to-ceiling windows on two walls and bookshelves lining another, high grades English teacher — and Jeopardy champion — Charles Temple perches near the door.
“I’m very much looking forward to seeing how the kids react to having a place of their own,” Temple said. “Having a whole school under one roof, I mean, that’s sort of who we’ve always been.”
It seems like no one on the island has just one job. Guidance counselor Mary McKnight also works as Ocracoke School’s athletic director. During the last four years, she’s worked out of a bedroom at NCCAT, an office at the old daycare, a modular classroom, and sometimes just outside.
“I remember one time a sub texted me, she’s like, ‘it’s raining, what do I do?’” McKnight recalled.
Now she has her own brand new office. “My plan is to never move from this room for the next 20 years,” McKnight said.
Like others on the staff, McKnight’s home had to be razed and rebuilt after Hurricane Dorian.
“I don’t want that experience for anyone,” she said. “But at the end of the day, it turned out better than what we had at the start. Like our house is much nicer than what it was, this (school) is nicer than what we had. You feel grateful for it.”
“I’ve been describing it as the last puzzle piece,” McKNight said of the new building. “When you’re putting together a puzzle and you find that last piece, that feeling of accomplishment.”
“The journey wasn’t easy, but it happened, and we’re here,” McKnight said. “We’re okay. We’re gonna be okay. The kids are okay. And that’s what really matters.”
Many people at the ribbon cutting and opening ceremony of the new Ocracoke School — both at the speaker’s podium and in the audience — credited principal Leslie Cole with holding the school together during its displacement.
She waves off the praise.
“There was no choice,” Cole said as she walked through the school, pointing out the elevator alcove she frequently used as an office during the last four years and checking in with teachers, students, and families.
She knows it’s an emotional day in the community’s continued recovery from Hurricane Dorian.
“It was all very traumatic, and we all probably had PTSD,” Cole acknowledges. “It was nuts, awful, and so you just put it somewhere and you moved forward. And then you come back here and it, like, hits you in the face.”
Sitting in her new office, Cole said that before Dorian, she never spent much time thinking about how long it takes to recover from a natural disaster. But now?
“I wouldn’t wish it on anybody,” Cole said simply.
“Everyone’s like, oh, you know, you got a brand new school out of it,” Cole said. “But it wasn’t on our terms. It wasn’t on our time.”
Cole said the only person working at the school when Dorian hit who didn’t lose their home or their classroom was the assistant principal. (At that moment, she and Dr. Shaver were wiping down tables and mopping floors in the school’s new cafeteria.)
“This is kind of the last big piece of the puzzle,” Cole said, echoing McKnight. “Most people are back in their homes, so it’s like the last thing to get done.”
And Cole is ready to move on.
“There’s a lot of reasons to be happy and hopeful. I mean, you know, just being able to be all one again,” she said.
“The teachers made Ocracoke School continue when we didn’t have an Ocracoke School,” Cole said. “They were the school, like they made the school wherever they were.”
She hopes that having everyone connected to one another in the new building will help the whole community move forward.
“Dorian caused a lot of tumult, but at some point, you turn the page,” Cole said. “Can we turn the page? Can we turn the page?” | <urn:uuid:534d4946-8e68-4487-bb98-e5cadffc142d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.ednc.org/opening-new-ocracoke-school-reconnects-island-community-after-hurricane-dorian/ | 2024-04-18T13:55:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.97942 | 2,416 |
Since posting this on the forum we have reviewed our Yr12 capsules. Up until this year each student was provided with an A4 envelope to place their memories in. These envelopes were then stored by our Archives in storage boxes until the 10 year reunion. This year we have decided to digitize each capsule because storage space was becoming a problem. The digital version will be stored in the cloud until the reunion. Perhaps a different take on “time capsule’ but hope this helps. | <urn:uuid:210f21b3-112f-448d-96a5-9ba4e8d3bbc4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.educateplus.edu.au/forums/reply/16790/ | 2024-04-18T13:56:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.971766 | 99 |
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Personal injury lawsuits involve an incident where an individual sustains an injury and seeks compensation to cover expenses. Tragically, severe injuries can result in fatalities escalating the case from personal injury to a wrongful death case. Surviving family members have the right in Washington to seek compensation for these deaths. However, those bringing the action must have legal standing to file such a claim.
The basics of wrongful death lawsuits
A wrongful death suit focuses on seeking compensatory and punitive damages when someone’s negligence caused another person’s death. For example, a drunk driver who exceeds the speed limits and crashes into another vehicle would be liable for the fatality inflicted. In addition, physicians or medical personnel might face a wrongful death suit if a patient dies from the care provided due to negligence or incorrect procedures.
Businesses are not immune to receiving wrongful death lawsuits for products or incidents inside their facility. For instance, a product that does not list small parts or plastic bags on its packaging can be the defendant of a wrongful death suit of a small child’s death by choking on a part of a toy. Also, an incident that causes injury which leads to death in a business, like a slip-and-fall where an individual strikes their head on the floor and dies within days, may be the basis of a wrongful death lawsuit.
Legal matters related to wrongful death lawsuits
Wrongful death lawsuits involve claims by survivors for expense coverage. When the top earner in a family dies tragically, life insurance may not completely cover the financial obligations. So, survivors can sue for lost income and seek enough funds to cover burial, medical bills, and a child’s future college tuition, among other costs.
Claimants will need to present proof to support specific claims. However, punitive damages are another matter. For example, juries could award significant sums to punish the defendant for reckless and egregious behavior, such as drunk driving or cutting corners with product safety.
Surviving family members with adequate legal proof may bring a wrongful death lawsuit forward. The law might require an executor/personal representative to initiate the suit. | <urn:uuid:da639707-dc49-4c2e-8019-04e0492a569f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.edwardkle.com/blog/2022/08/wrongful-death-lawsuits-in-washington/ | 2024-04-18T13:05:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.952977 | 427 |
PIRAEUS – Some 2,300 years ago, a small wooden cargo boat laden with 400 large jugs of Greek wine, almonds and bronze coins sank off the coast of Cyprus. Now, a ship just like it has returned to Greece bearing gifts to celebrate the homecoming of the Olympics to their ancient birthplace. There’s olive oil, more wine and almonds, and copper ingots that will be symbolically used to make bronze medals for the Aug. 13-29 Games. The 15-meter (49-foot) Kerynia-Liberty was towed into Athens’ main port Friday on the final stretch of a troubled, month-long journey across the eastern Mediterranean, to a welcome of blaring ferry horns, a brass band and folk dancers. «Welcome back,» said Petros Tatoulis, the deputy culture minister, standing at the peer where the replica of the ancient boat docked. «This was the journey of our forefathers… a symbol of human perseverance.» Launched in 2002, the Kerynia-Liberty was modeled on the sunken boat found nearly 40 years ago off northern Cyprus, which remains one of the best preserved shipwrecks of antiquity in the world. It’s captain, Glafcos Kariolou, is the son of a Cypriot diver who first spotted the sunken vessel and joined a team of American divers to help bring the remains to the surface. Kariolou said the 27-day trip from Cyprus – stopping at 12 Greek islands – was marred by opposing winds, snapped rudders and the insistence of expedition organizers to occasionally tow the boat so that a pressing schedule could be kept. «We are very tired and a little bit disappointed with the way the weather went,» Kariolou told The Associated Press. «The trip was not so favorable… We should be left to follow the winds as the ancients did.» He added, however, that the nine-member crew had gathered valuable clues on how the steering oars might have been placed and cargo stacked in ancient times. The Kerynia-Liberty is the second seaworthy replica modeled on the ancient boat and is named after the port of Kyrenia, near the site of the discovery. The port and remains of the original boat are in the Turkish-occupied north of the island. Two other major re-creation projects of ancient Greek boats have also been timed for the Olympics. The renovated replica of a 2,500-year-old Greek warship – the three-tiered trireme – was unveiled near Athens last month and will be part of the Olympic torch relay shortly before the start of the Games. And a copy of a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age ship, based on evidence gleaned from vases and other ancient drawings and texts, has been completed on the island of Crete and is due to sail to Athens in June. | <urn:uuid:8ed8b74f-88b2-4bae-8659-7d178a7ce24b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/22910/re-enactment-of-ancient-voyage-bears-olympic-gifts/ | 2024-04-18T15:01:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.954232 | 598 |
How to keep trees healthy in your garden is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that they are around for many years to come. The problem is that most people don’t know how to care for them properly and when they do they end up killing them or taking too long to see any noticeable results.
This article will teach you a little bit about how you can care for them so that you can enjoy all the benefits for years to come. Trees are beautiful to look at and add beauty to your garden. They provide you with shade and a peaceful ambiance as you sit under them to read a book or relax after a hard day’s work.
There are, however, a few issues you need to keep in mind if you want them to be around for a very long time. The first thing you need to do is to trim the branches of your tree so that they are not too thick. Thinning them out will make it easier for them to breathe and will also make them easier to remove should the need arise.
You also need to protect the root systems of the trees. You can do this by placing some type of barrier between the tree and the other obstacles such as fences. This will allow the tree to get some room to breathe and will keep the roots healthy. If you don’t have any type of fence you should consider using something like wood or wire, which are less invasive.
You should prune your tree at least every few years. This is an important step because it will help keep the tree healthy and strong for a longer time. You need to go down to the lowest branches and thin them out so they will be able to support the weight of the tree. This will also help you keep bugs away from the roots as well.
You need to know how to protect your tree from wind damage. You can do this by choosing a good quality tree that is strong and will not break or chip easily in strong winds. You also need to learn how to train your tree to grow up in the direction that you want it to go.
Most trees will grow in one direction if you are willing to teach them, but you should do it anyway just in case. Trees need certain nutrients in order for them to grow and stay healthy. You should determine what those nutrients are and then make sure you are getting them from what you are eating.
Don’t forget that trees produce bark as well. You should cut away most of the outer bark to ensure that the tree continues to produce new bark. How to keep your trees healthy is a process that takes time and work. You need to make sure you are providing them with everything they need so they can grow up to be strong and healthy.
The more attention you give them and the more love you show them, the more beautiful they will be. If you are having trouble trying to figure out how to care for your trees, you may want to talk to someone who has a lot more experience with this type of garden.
If you are looking for ways on how to care for trees, then you need to start by learning how to recognize the symptoms of a tree disease. These symptoms include leaf discoloration and wilting, cracks and hollows in the leaves, and weak or drying out of the tree.
You should also be wary of a tree disease that results from fungi that feed off the tree. This will result in the growth of white patches all over the tree. Once you identify a tree disease you should immediately cut off the tree and dispose of the infected parts. What are you waiting for? Give Pro Climb team a call to get started as soon as possible! | <urn:uuid:c1c9a086-f84c-4a12-a5ef-0521ac99d962> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.electroboy.com/valuable-tips-and-guidelines-on-keeping-your-trees-in-good-shape/ | 2024-04-18T14:58:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.977494 | 750 |
We asked Jakob Muus, Founder and CEO of Tracks Gmbh to share his predictions for mobility.
“I’m looking forward to the future of mobility, in particular to those innovations that will manage and reduce carbon emissions. In the short term though, these innovations are going to experience some bumps along the way, especially when it comes to infrastructure. The risk exists that we will be unable to keep up with innovation and implementation. For instance, in the near future and as more and more companies introduce EVs and hydrogen-fueled vehicles to their fleets, I predict that we are going to suffer from “propulsion shortages.” These shortages will be caused by everything from raw-material shortfalls, aging power networks, legislative and regulatory hurdles; simply put, the infrastructure roll-out on the supply side will not be able to keep up with the demand.”
In addition, I believe that we will see an acceleration in the “internalization” of what has hitherto been considered an externality: greenhouse gases (GHGs). Carbon will become increasingly more visible in the marketplace, particularly when it comes to fast-moving consumer goods. I foresee the emergence of apps that customers can use to scan product barcodes and instantly receive a precise picture of the CO2 impact of that product.
Consumers are going to become more demanding when it comes to carbon disclosure and carbon footprints of products they wish to buy. Online financial services provider, Klarna, already displays detailed emissions data for purchases on their customer dashboard. The Yuka barcode scanning app is already used by customers to get detailed information on the health impacts of cosmetics. Some brands have started voluntarily printing carbon footprints on the packaging. We look forward to contributing to this necessary shift, and to providing precise emissions measurement and management to power the change that is needed.”
You can explore more predictions from 24 global thought leaders and visionaries who are shaping the future of mobility, liveable cities and sustainable Transport, in our Global Thought Leaders Predictions for Mobility 2022 report. | <urn:uuid:1c4b36b4-3844-48d6-bb6c-42e836aee24c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.electronomous.com/predictions-for-mobility-from-jakob-muus/ | 2024-04-18T13:44:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.950361 | 418 |
The government on Wednesday said firms such as Ericsson and Nokia are keen to expand their operations in India, and global companies like Samsung, Cisco, Ciena and Foxconn have “shown interest” to set up a manufacturing base in the country for telecom and networking products for domestic and export markets.
Most of the global industry leaders are keen to expand or set up a manufacturing base in India and are “positive” about the kind of incentives proposed under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, said an official release outlining the status of the ambitious scheme for telecom and networking products that seeks to position India as a global hub of manufacturing telecom gear.
“Companies like Ericsson Sweden and Nokia Finland are keen to expand their existing operation in India for the global supply chain. Global telecom companies like Samsung South Korea, Cisco USA, Ciena USA, and Engineering Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies like Jabil USA, Foxconn Taiwan, Sanmina USA and Flex USA have shown interest to set up manufacturing in India for telecom and networking products for domestic as well as export markets,” the release said.
Indian manufacturers like VVDN Technologies (Gurugram), Dixon (Noida), HFCL, Coral Telecom and Sterlite have also shown interest in the Rs 12,195 crores scheme, that was notified in February 2021.
The PLI scheme in telecom and networking products aims to make India a global hub of manufacturing telecom equipment, including core transmission equipment, 4G/5G next-generation Radio Access Network and wireless equipment, access and Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), Internet of Things (IoT) access devices, other wireless equipment and enterprise equipment like switches, routers amongst others.
It is estimated that full utilisation of the scheme funds is likely to lead to incremental production of around Rs 2.4 lakh crore with exports of around Rs 2 lakh crore over five years.
The scheme is expected to bring in investment of around Rs 3,000 crore and generate huge direct and indirect employment.
The investor will be incentivised for incremental sales up to 20 times the committed investment enabling them to reach global scales and utilise their unused capacity and ramp up production.
The core component of the scheme is to offset the huge import of telecom equipment worth over Rs 50,000 crore and reinforce it with ‘Made in India’ products both for domestic markets and exports.
The target is to make India a preferred global manufacturing destination for telecom products as also a net exporter of telecom and networking products.
An extensive outreach program with the support of Invest India team is being planned.
This will cover one-to-one meeting with potential investors, participation in global outreach events organised by industry associations, a microsite for the scheme on the Invest India website, separate interactive website for applications as well as selected vendors for the entire scheme interface, the release added. | <urn:uuid:3dcbe6ad-7eca-4069-bfe7-2294c6d5e189> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.eletimes.com/companies-keen-to-set-up-manufacturing-base-in-india-under-pli | 2024-04-18T14:59:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.927792 | 597 |
Q&A about the Max Weber Program
The Max Weber Program supports talented students in Bavaria. We have put together the most frequently asked questions and answers about the program.
Admission via the MB exam is only possible after graduation from a Bavarian school. However, students at Bavarian universities who are proposed or who apply proactively do not have to have a school degree from Bavaria.
Yes, a scholarship from the Max Weber Program does not affect the BAföG claim.
Yes, a precondition for funding in the Max Weber Program is the beginning of your studies at a Bavarian university before the age of 23.
However, this age limit includes, for example, the care of one's own children, compulsory and voluntary services, training periods, access to higher education through second-chance education and study periods abroad. On the other hand, au pair stays, work & travel or periods of employment, for example, are not counted.
No, if you have passed the MB exam successfully, you will only qualify for the Max Weber Program. Irrespective of this, proposals for scholarships by the German Academic Scholarship Foundation are made directly by head teachers.
Yes, that is possible. You can be recommended or apply via any access route once:
- MB exam
- proposal via an examination office
- proposal by a university teacher
- proposal by an Elite Graduate Program
The last four access routes are only open after you have started your studies.
No. Anyone who possesses the nationality of a member state of the European Union or who belongs to a state with which the so-called reciprocity is guaranteed may apply.
If you are unsure about this, please directly ask the Max Weber Program. Preconditions for participation in the application process are sufficient knowledge of German (at least B2 / C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Students may be accepted as scholars of both the Max Weber Program and one of the Federal Government's 13 scholarship foundations, such as the German Academic Scholarship Foundation. A double financial support, however, is not possible.
In principle, a Deutschlandstipendium is not compatible with a scholarship in the Max Weber Program. It is possible, however, to combine the funding provided by the Max Weber Program with the non-financial support of the Deutschlandstipendium (if offered).
Students who complete an integrated degree program can be supported in the Max Weber Program, provided the other requirements are met. Exceptions are courses of study at vocational academies or administrative colleges (for example at the Hochschule für den öffentlichen Dienst in Bavaria), which are also not eligible under the BAföG. If you are unsure whether your education is eligible, please ask the Max Weber Program.
You can apply if you have studied a subject or subjects other than your current one for a maximum of three semesters. It is generally not possible to apply with a second degree.
Pupils who have achieved very good results in their A-levels exams at Bavarian grammar schools can take part in the so-called Ministerialbeauftragtenprüfung (MB exam). At technical secondary schools and vocational colleges they can take part in the Eliteprüfung (elite exam). The exam must take place in the year of your higher education entrance qualification.
If you have successfully completed this exam, you will be offered a scholarship in the Max Weber Program, provided sufficient places are available. A precondition is that you have enrolled at a Bavarian university before the age of 23.
Anyone who has passed one of these exams, but is initially excluded from the program due to limited places, will participate in the follow-up procedure. News that you may follow up will not reach you before November of each year.
The Ministerialbeauftragtenprüfung (MB exam) is carried out at all Bavarian schools. It is aimed at graduates of grammar schools. The exam must be taken in the year of the university entrance qualification. Further information can be found here.
The elite exam is offered at technical secondary schools and vocational colleges across Bavaria. The exam must be taken in the year of the university entrance qualification. Further information can be found here.
Schools answer questions on the MB exam. The respective ministry officials are responsible for communicating the examination results. The Max Weber Program cannot provide information on examination dates or results.
No, the prerequisite for a grant is that you start your studies by the age of 23 at a Bavarian university. In any case, you must take the examination in the year of your higher education entrance qualification.
No, to be eligible for the Max Weber Program, you must study at a Bavarian university, even if your desired study course is not offered here. Even if the only positive answer is from a university outside Bavaria after applying to several universities, there is no funding.
If you begin your studies outside of Bavaria, however, you are eligible for a grant from the Max Weber Program if you later transfer to a Bavarian university (for example for a master's degree) before the age of 23. The funding of a second degree is not planned.
No. An application is only possible if you study for at least two further semesters within the (regular) period of study at the start of funding (1 April). In consecutive degree programmes, this refers to the Master's degree and not to the period of study of the Bachelor's degree.
The nomination period ends on November 1 of each year. From this date, the Max Weber team will record all nominations and mail the nominees by mid-December. If you have not received any mail before, please first ask your examination office and then contact the Max Weber Program.
Please submit all application documents on time for 15 January. Only complete documents can be considered.
The reference should come from a university teacher or a research fellow with PhD. It is important that you know the person from your studies.
The reference usually includes one to two pages and contains a professional and personal assessment as well as a recommendation.
In order to maintain the confidentiality of the reference, it is intended that the experts send the reference directly to us by e-mail ([email protected]). We will then add it to your application documents. It is therefore imperative that the review contains your name, address and processing number.
Yes, in this case we need another reference from you. Your university teacher's proposal counts as a nomination for the Max Weber Program. In order to complete your application documents, we thus require another signed reference (from the main subject) on the subject-related excellence from a university teacher or doctoral research assistant other than the proposer.
There is a one-week grace period until 22 January for the reference. If we do not receive the reference by this deadline, the application documents will be considered incomplete. Only complete applications can be considered.
As far as the form of the references is concerned, there are no specific requirements. Usually, the following points are dealt with in references:
- name and date of birth of the candidate
- From what context and since when is the student known to the referee?
- professional and personal assessment compared to other students
- possibly extra-university engagement (if known)
- final rating, possibly also by percentage classification / recommendation
A reference for students is usually one to two pages long and is written in German or English. The reference must be signed.
No. The detailed curriculum vitae gives the members of the selection committee first indications of reasons for decisions that have influenced your life. Documents containing only a tabular CV do not fulfill the formal application requirements.
If a large number of applications are received, a pre-selection will be made on the basis of the written documents. Criteria are the fulfillment of the formal requirements, grades and references. The personal profile of the applicant plays no role in the preselection. Candidates who are rejected in the preselection will receive a notification by mail.
Applicants who meet the formal requirements will be invited to an assessment seminar, which will take place over a weekend. Invitations to the assessment seminar will be sent from the beginning of February.
The selection seminar starts at noon on Saturday (face-to-face) or on Saturday morning (digital). On Sunday, the seminar ends at lunchtime.
In the course of the selection process, you will take part in a subject-related and a general discussion of about 30 minutes each. In addition, you will participate in group rounds, during which you will also give a short presentation and moderate the subsequent discussion.
The members of the selection committee are alumni of the Max Weber Program and/or the Studienstiftung, mentors or other individuals familiar with the program.
In order to obtain a positive answer, you must convince the committee during the seminar in the following five areas:
- intellectual ability
- commitment and motivation
- communication and articulation skills
- social skills
- extracurricular interests and social involvement.
No, the selection process of the Max Weber Program is not socially selective. Applicants from academic families and non-academic and / or immigrant families have the same chances of being accepted into the Max Weber Program. We welcome as diverse a field of applicants as possible.
The invitation to an assessment seminar will be sent from the beginning of February by e-mail to the address you indicated in your application documents. Please also check your spam folder! If you have not received any feedback by mid-February, please contact the Max Weber Program.
You can indicate when applying if you are tied up on certain dates. The Max Weber Program tries to take that into account. Once the seminars have been scheduled, no change is possible.
No. You are a guest of the Max Weber Program!
The assessment seminars usually end on Saturday around 9:00 pm to 9:30 pm. If you want to return home then you can do that. However, the Max Weber Program recommends that you take the opportunity to socialize with your fellow students.
Location requests cannot be taken into account, as there is not always a suitable committee member for each subject on site. When allocating the assessment seminars, the Max Weber Program can only take into account urgent appointment requests, for example due to exam dates.
If you have further questions about the procedure, please contact the Max Weber Program:
Max Weber-Programm Bayern
Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
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Chamber seeking volunteers for Covered Bridge Days
Published 5:22 pm Friday, April 7, 2017
As the month of June draws ever closer, the Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to assist them with this year’s Covered Bridge Days celebration.
Each year, the Chamber hosts the festival which features arts, crafts, entertainment, and fun for the entire family.
This year, Covered Bridge Days will take place on Thursday, June 8, through Saturday, June 10. In recent years the festival expanded to span across four days, but this year the Chamber decided to scale the event back down to three days.
The Chamber of Commerce has a small staff so they rely heavily on volunteers to help stage and host the festival.
“We’re always looking for volunteers,” said Chamber Director Tonya Stevens. “We have a variety of opportunities for people who want to be involved.”
Volunteer opportunities include entertainment, helping to work the information tent, set up, and many other tasks. Stevens said volunteer opportunities are available for any level of ability.
“We also encourage businesses to volunteer with us and wear their business or organization’s shirt,” Stevens said, adding volunteering gives local businesses and organizations the chance to get their name out in the community.
Volunteering at the festival can also help local students working to meet their Tennessee Promise scholarship requirements.
“It can be considered community service hours for students,” Stevens said. “We prefer they be 16 or older. They would have to have parental permission and sign a liability waiver.”
Those volunteering with the event can set their own level of participation by deciding how and when they can help out.
“It can be as little as one hour or as much as a day,” Stevens said.
The festival typically runs from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday evening and then from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
The final night of the event always features a special musical performance and celebration.
For more information on volunteer opportunities with the Covered Bridge Festival, contact Tonya Stevens or Elizabeth White at the Chamber of Commerce by calling 423-547-3850. | <urn:uuid:cc8f9690-9670-4536-b470-a2341b0fec07> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.elizabethton.com/2017/04/07/chamber-seeking-volunteers-for-covered-bridge-days/ | 2024-04-18T14:42:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.964168 | 477 |
Published 4:35 pm Friday, July 12, 2019
Neil Miller, 40, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
Neil was a graduate of Happy Valley High School and a former employee of Tri-Cities Nissan. He was a member of Gap Creek Christian Churc.
Neil enjoyed dedicating his free time to the Central Volunteer Fire Department, where he was the former Fire Chief, and to the West Carter County Fire Department, where he was a current member.
Those left to cherish his memory include his father and mother, Larry Ray Miller and Rose Marie Lyons Miller; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and several friends at the Central Volunteer Fire Department and the West Carter County Fire Department.
A memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Miller will be held Monday, July 15, at 7 p.m. at the Central Community Christian Church outdoor pavilion with Ken Overdorf, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends Monday at the outdoor pavilion from 5 to 7 p.m., prior to the memorial service. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to West Carter County Volunteer Fire Department in his name, 1420 Milligan Highway, Johnson City, TN 37601. Online condolences may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting our website at www.hathawaypercy.com.
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Published 11:38 am Monday, November 8, 2021
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“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
Born: October 30th, 1937
Moved to Heaven: November 5th, 2021
Kenneth was the son of the late Albert Oscar Kyker and Nellie Simmons Kyker.
Those left to cherish his memory are:
The love of his life, his soulmate, and his ministry partner, Carol Marie Conley Kyker.
They have been married since June 3, 1961 and have served God faithfully together in many local churches for 52+ years.
Daughter Kathy Thompson and husband Scott.
Daughter Kim Garland and husband Paul.
Five grandsons: Ben Thompson and wife Ashley, Jacob Thompson and wife Catherine, Luke Thompson and wife Aspen, Seth Garland and girlfriend Lani, and Noah Garland.
Great-grandchildren: Ella, Lily, Weston, Jack, Solomon, Silas, and awaiting the soon arrival of Cleo and Emery Thompson.
Sister: Carolyn Slagle and husband Bobby.
Sister-in-law: Elaine Emmert and husband Bobby.
Nephews: Jody Lewis and Mark Slagle.
One of Ken’s favorite sayings was that “God is good — ALL the time.” His life was dedicated in service to the Lord and his family. He gave his life to Christ in June 1948, and became an ordained minister of the gospel in 1965. He loved serving the local church and encouraging pastors.
Ken’s love for others and passion for sharing the Gospel were always evident in his five decades of ministry. Ken embarked on international mission trips, pastored seven churches, wrote and preached thousands of sermons, led over 150 revivals, officiated hundreds of weddings and 700 funerals, knocked on doors in the community each week to invite neighbors to church, and spent countless hours counseling and praying for others. Ken was always a friend to anyone he met, and he was never too busy for late-night hospital visits with families in need of hope — with his warm, comforting smile and love for Christ shining through every moment of his ministry.
Since 2017, Kenneth served as pastor Emeritus at Antioch Baptist Church. He and Carol also attended the Drive-In Church at University Parkway Church. The highlight of his life was sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. He also loved spending time with his family. Family parties and visits with his grandchildren brought him so much joy. He loved being called “Pap!”
Ken believed in the absolute inerrancy and authority of God’s Word in every aspect of life, and set an incredible Christian example for his family.
If Ken met you, he’d tell you about what a wonderful wife God had blessed him with for sixty years. He’d brag about the two godly Christian daughters they raised, and tell you all about his grandchildren and great-grandchildren he was always so proud of. But most important of all, he would tell you about His Savior, Jesus Christ, who came to Earth 2,000 years ago to live a perfect life and die on a cross, paying for the sins of all those who put their trust in Him for salvation. Ken would share that it’s by God’s grace alone that we are saved, through faith — and not of works (Ephesians 2:8-9). Ken would speak of John 14:6, where Jesus declares that He is the only way anyone can be made right with God. Ken would lovingly warn of God’s very real judgment for those who reject this amazing offer of kindness (John 3:16), and Ken would plead with you to think on the love, mercy, and holiness of God, and turn to God in repentance and faith for the forgiveness of your sins. Then he’d encourage you to share this great gift of salvation with others, just as Jesus instructed (Matt. 28:18-20).
Beginning ministry in 1965, he pastored Bethel Baptist Church, Big Springs Baptist Church, and Fairview Baptist Church in the Watauga Association of Churches. He pastored Antioch Baptist Church, Skyline Heights Baptist Church, Reservoir Road Baptist Church, and Boones Creek Baptist Church in the Holston Baptist Association of Churches.
Kenneth was a 1955 graduate of Lamar High School and graduated from Steed College of Technology in 1957 with a degree in accounting. He served in the U.S. Army (Active Duty and Reserve) Honorable Discharge. He worked as an accountant with ETWNC for 13 years before beginning full-time ministry. He was a graduate of Carson-Newman Summer School. He graduated in the first class of Holston Baptist Bible Institute. He also completed a degree in Pastoral Ministries through SBC Seminary Extension. He was trained and led many classes in FAITH Sunday School Evangelism Strategies and Masterlife. He participated in Billy Graham School of Evangelism and loved being a part of the Billy Graham TVTM phone ministry. He was a student of God’s Word. He studied, memorized, and loved sharing the powerful truths from the Bible to encourage and bring hope and eternal life to others.
His family would like to say a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice, especially Ashley Elledge and Linda Byrd, who served our family so well during this time.
Kenneth Kyker touched thousands of lives throughout his 84 years on earth, and his bold witness and gentle spirit left a legacy that will live on for generations. Ken lived for what mattered. Ken lived for eternity. How about you?
If you were blessed to know Kenneth and have a story or a special memory of him, our family would love to hear it. Please feel free to send us your story or memory by e-mail. You can reach Kathy at [email protected] or Kim at [email protected].
A Celebration of Life Worship Service was held on Sunday evening, November 7, at Antioch Baptist Church from 4 to 7 p.m. with the funeral at 7 p.m. The event was livestreamed and may be viewed by visiting @antiochjctn on Facebook. At the service, containers were available for memorial donations for two of Kenneth’s favorite ministries, Samaritan’s Purse (P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607) and St. Jude Children’s Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.) The graveside service will be held on Monday, November 8, at 1 p.m. at New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery. All that wish to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery no later than 12:50 p.m. Pallbearers will be Kenneth’s grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be David Keys, Herman Payne, Denver King, J.C. Milhorn, Bobby Slagle and Bobby Emmert
This obituary was lovingly written by family.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.
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Elizabethton man arrested for burglary
Published 10:00 am Monday, June 27, 2022
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According to Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton, deputies were dispatched to 154 Frog Level Road in reference to a burglary in progress on Sunday.
When deputies arrived, the suspect, Phillip Greenwell, 45 of Elizabethton, was being detained by the property owner. Deputies placed Greenwell into custody. Upon further investigation the property owner observed Greenwell climbing out of the window of the business. A vehicle on the property was stolen out of Sullivan County.
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Rights of Way - Responsible Users
Essex has a good network of drivable Rights of Way and the club is active in promoting the sensible and sustainable use of byways across Essex, working closely with Essex County Council. We run regular laning days for members, and assist with rights of way maintenance volunteer days.
At our Pub Meets (third Tuesday of each month) we will generally have people with information on drivable byways and notes of TROs both permanent and seasonal. Our Rights of Way Officer is able to assist club members in confirming the status of lanes.
Anyone who wants further information on Byways in Essex can access the online version of the Definitive Map by navigating to:
or the list of Permanent TRO’s at:
Monthly Green Laning Trips
We arrange monthly trips along the byways of Essex and adjoining counties. The days are relaxed affairs suitable for all members, family and friends. We organise groups of no more than four or five vehicles led by an experienced leader. We usually start at 10:00 and finish around 16:00 so bring your lunch along and enjoy the countryside.
Your Land Rover does not need aggressive tyres, generally all terrain tyres are perfect, but a recovery point front and rear is a wise precaution. If you have a CB radio you will be able communicate with your leader but this is by no means necessary. Don’t forget that normal highway rules also apply to byways, so vehicles should be taxed and have a current MoT and drivers be insured.
Many byways in Essex tend to be rather scratchy so if your pride and joy is still bright and shiny check with the trip organiser (usually the Rights of Way Officer) to see if the route can be modified to avoid the scratchy lanes. If you are in any doubt at all or have questions please contact the RoW Officer.
These trips are perfect for families and individuals alike, even dogs are welcome. We look forward to seeing members old and new on future trips. Oh, and don’t forget your camera! Booking forms will be published monthly before each laning trip - check out the next event in the laning news posts on the left.
We are members of the Essex Parish Paths Partnership (P3) an organisation that brings together users of local rights of way to maintain and monitor the use of the lanes, and The Conservation Volunteers who support conservation in the countryside among other projects. We are fortunate that in Essex County Council we have an enlightened highways authority that understands the needs of all users of unsurfaced rights of way and works to keep Byways open for us to use. We attend special interest groups, with ramblers, horse riders and representatives of other user groups to agree the best approach to regulating use of lanes to minimise damage, and encouraging considerate use of the lanes. We have a presence on the Essex Local Access Forum a statutory body that provides advice and guidance to Essex Highways on all matters of countryside access.
Code of Conduct
We expect all Essex Land Rover Club members to follow our Code of Conduct while green laning:
- Use only public vehicular roads. Not all unsealed roads have vehicular rights.
- Keep to the defined track. Report any obstructions to the highway authority. If the route is not obvious on the ground, ask locally, or check on the maps held at the highway authority offices.
- Travel at a quiet and unobtrusive pace of no more than 20 mph according to conditions. When travelling in groups keep the numbers small, with a suggested maximum of four 4x4s. Use of roads by rallies, classic trials, etc., is governed within the law of the land by the requirements of the event authorising bodies (MSA, AMCA, ACU).
- Choose and use only tyres that are road-legal, not aggressive in appearance, and not destructive in use.
- Ensure that your vehicle, and yourself, are fully road legal. Unsealed roads are subject to the same laws as roads with sealed surfaces. There is no public right to drive on common land, moorland, sand dunes, or beaches.
- Pay Attention to the Four Ws.
- Weather: Do not travel on unsealed roads when they risk surface impact beyond a point of natural recovery when the weather improves.
- Weight: Do not use roads which may be seriously impacted by the wheel pressure applied by your vehicle.
- Width: Do not use roads that are too narrow for your vehicle. Avoid damage to trees, hedgerows and boundaries.
- Winches: The use of winches on public roads is generally inappropriate and should not be required. Use a winch only with extreme caution and use only the correct equipment and techniques.
- Respect the life of the countryside. Be courteous to other road users, including walkers, and take particular care when passing horses, children and dogs. Be ready to stop your vehicle and engine if necessary. Leave gates as you find them and take care near livestock.
- Remember that wildlife faces many threats, and that the margins of some unsealed roads can be valuable habitats. Do not drive on verges and margins where there is a usable carriageway available. Take special care in spring and early summer.
- “Best practice” dictates that gates, if they were found to be secured in an open position, should be left open, and those which are found shut or swinging, should be shut behind you; the landowner might appreciate being told about a gate insecurely propped open, if you see them.
- Guard against all risks of fire. Take your litter home and that left by others if you see it, wherever practicable. Plastic bags can suffocate livestock if swallowed.
- Be considerate of group sizes at meeting points or food stops. When stopped, allow enough space for vehicles to pass without forcing them to leave the boundaries of the lane.
Please also remember that these routes are public roads, not safari courses. You should expect to meet walkers, cyclists and horses being led, ridden, or pulling carts. All these users have as much right as you do on these roads, and their rights should be respected, as your rights can and should be respected by other users. Only by working together can the various and different users ensure safe and trouble-free continuation of access to these routes. | <urn:uuid:369a3d72-df26-4882-a3fe-118b95957d73> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.elrc.info/sections/laning/ | 2024-04-18T15:06:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.943189 | 1,314 |
One of the main advantages of using eVTOL aircrafts over traditional transport means is their versatility. They can be used in urban environments in complete safety, to quickly transport people from one place to another, avoiding traffic jams and reducing pollution.
It’s important to know each part of the system in detail and maximize overall efficiency maintaining the high reliability that is needed.
The high efficiency of Embention’s new motor controllers
The power consumption by an eVTOL directly affects its flight time, therefore energy efficiency is a parameter that must be taken into account from early stages in the design. With the new motor drives (commonly known as ESC) developed by Embention, high efficiencies can be achieved when controlling the motors, thanks to the use of the FOC control and the specific electronics for its management.
The MC280 and MC25KW drives, are designed under the DO-254 and DO-168 standard and to work in a temperature range from -40ºC to 70ºC, with an admissible input voltage of 24 – 550VDC, being able to reach high powers with a fast response.
The main communication with the driver for speed or torque control is CAN bus. It has 2 isolated CAN interfaces for those applications where redundancy is a necessity. Other inputs such as PWM or serial are also available for other configurations. Both ESCs can work in sensorless mode, therefore no external encoder is needed to measure the position of the rotor. It is possible to add some type of encoder (Hall Effect, SIN / COS, Incremental) for redundant sensing through peripheral inputs; if one of the external measurements fails, the control unit goes into autonomous mode, without sensors.
The MC280 and MC25KW units can be configured before being used in the final aircraft, you may configure limits, failure modes and operating modes (with or without regenerative braking), as well as different acceleration curves. Another important characteristic is the capacity to know in real time the data necessary for the maneuverability of the aircraft. It is possible to measure instantaneous current consumption, power, rotor speed and a great variety of data.
All this data is stored in an integrated non-volatile memory unit, which records them during the operating cycle in order to be able to analyze them later and is transmitted to the autopilot for advanced control or early failure detection.
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The purpose of this study is to compare different models integrating the TOC and Lean approaches.
The models of reference were identified through a comprehensive literature review. A qualitative and comparative analysis was carried out by pointing out the strengths, weaknesses and gaps of models integrating the TOC and Lean based on the production system requirements.
The findings indicate that these models can be improved by introducing aspects related to the system structure such as main key performance indicators, type of shop layout and performance metrics to evaluate the improvements implemented in the production system. The results provided evidence that the TOC and Lean are complementary approaches, and the individual gaps of each approach seem to be, in the most part, offset by the virtues of the other.
This study enables decision makers and industrial managers to evaluate the practices adopted in the production environment, as well as the use of the different set of continuous improvement practices. This article also minimizes the literature gap regarding whether and how integrated Lean and TOC approach can be used in the firms.
This study contributes to the body of literature on Lean by comparing three different models integrating Lean and the TOC. Furthermore, a research agenda is suggested for future research aimed at developing new models integrating both approaches, aiming to increase the competitiveness of the production systems.
Pacheco, D.A.d.J., Pergher, I., Antunes Junior, J.A.V. and Roehe Vaccaro, G.L. (2019), "Exploring the integration between Lean and the Theory of Constraints in Operations Management", International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, Vol. 10 No. 3, pp. 718-742. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLSS-08-2017-0095
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The global prepreg market size reached USD 6.94 Billion in 2021 and is expected to register a revenue CAGR of 10.7% during the forecast period. Increasing demand for more lightweight composite materials with low thermal expansion property from across various industries such as automotive and aerospace are key factors expected to drive market revenue growth during the forecast period. Prepreg reinforcements dampen vibration and provide high environmental corrosion resistance. Demand for prepreg is high from aerospace and aviation industry for quality aircraft interiors, cargo liners, and floorings, among others.
According to an Airbus report, demand for new aircraft is expected to steadily shift from fleet growth to increased replacement of older with higher fuel burn aircraft, requiring the delivery of over 39,000 new passenger and freighter aircraft over the next 20 years. Of these, approximately 15,250 are for replacement of older, less fuel-efficient models for lower reductions in carbon emissions. Rising demand for new aircraft comprises around 29,700 small aircraft such as the A220 and A320 families, as well as approximately 5,300 medium aircraft such as the A321XLR and the A330neo.
Resin types such as phenolic, fiber, and epoxy are utilized for both military and commercial plane manufacture. Preimpregnated fiber reinforcements enable production of cost-effective goods, high product performance, increased throughput, and improved quality and worker safety. Furthermore, prepreg is widely utilized in the manufacture of reinforcement fiber for ballistic applications in the defense sector.
Increasing Research & Development (R&D) for automation and manufacturing of complex-shaped products and large structures for the marine and wind energy sector is expected to rapidly boost revenue growth of the market. On 13 January 2021, Hexcel HexPly M9 prepreg materials received Type Approval Certification from DNV GL. HexPly M9 prepreg would provide ship and boat manufacturers with optimal prepreg processing options owing to short cure cycles at 100 degrees Celsius, thereby increasing build rates. DNV GL certification for HexPly M9 is expected to increase demand for type-approved high-performance prepreg materials for large complex structures such as masts, and wing sails, among others in the commercial marine craft.Properties of prepreg such as lightness, strength, and ability to be molded into complex shapes are resulting in rapid demand for better cosmetic grade prepreg with high-quality lamination in the automotive industry.
The applications for prepreg includes sporting goods, racing equipment and gear, aerospace components and applications, commercial products, and pressure vessels. Rising concerns regarding environmental sustainability are driving rapid advancements and innovations to develop more lightweight parts and components for automobile applications to reduce carbon emissions.
On 6 May 2022, TRB Lightweight Structures collaborated with Kordsa for manufacturing of composite materials that would help in the development of sustainable lightweight composites for the automotive industry. Increasing environmental concerns has also led to increase in demand for green sources of energy and better cost efficiency, leading to increasing focus on wind energy.
High cost and low shelf life of prepreg-based materials are major factors restraining growth of the market to some extent. Absence of a proper recycling processes of prepreg has led to environmental issues owing to dumping at landfills. However, major companies have started undertaking initiatives towards proper recycling of prepreg materials. On 30 November 2021 for instance, Hexcel and FAIRMAT announced a commercial agreement for the recycling of Hexcel carbon fiber prepreg in addition to FAIRMAT’s leasing of the Hexcel Bouguenais (Loire-Atlantique) facility.
On the basis of resin, the global prepreg market is segmented into thermoset and thermoplastic.
Thermoset segment is expected to register a significantly robust revenue growth rate during the forecast period. Thermoset resins are the most commonly used composite materials, with applications as a matrix and glass fibers as cost-efficient reinforcing agents that bear the stresses, and the matrix ensures composite cohesion by distributing and dampening impacts or stresses to protect the composite from the environment.
Thermosetting resins offer more advantages owing to high-performance properties in prepreg manufacturing operations comparatively than thermoplastic resins. The materials are easy to process at room temperature, which makes it easy to impregnate the fibers before curing, and these advantages are boosting demand, which is expected to continue to support revenue growth of the thermoset segment.
Thermoset resins provide improved overall strength, thermal stability, moisture resistance, targeted reinforcement, and chemical resilience which enables various applications in different end-use industries. Thermoset resins such as polyester resin, vinyl ester, and epoxy are in high demand for convenient impregnation of reinforcing fibers such as Kevlar, carbon fiber, and fiberglass among others.
On the basis of the manufacturing process, the global prepreg market is segmented into hot melt and solvent dip.
Hot-melt segment accounted for largest revenue share in 2021. Environment-friendly production and no requirement of organic solvents for solvent coating as well as drying are major factors driving growth of this segment. Hot-melt process eliminates wastage of resources, which makes it a more efficient and eco-friendly alternative than solvent-dip. Stringent regulations are also driving rapid adoption of the hot-melt process for industrial purposes owing to eco-friendly nature.
On the basis of fiber, the global prepreg market is segmented into glass, carbon, aramid, and others.
Carbon segment is expected to account for a significantly larger revenue share over the forecast period. Carbon fiber provides weight optimization, especially in motorsport applications. Other properties of carbon fiber such as light weight, high-temperature stability, high tensile strength, vibration dampening, organic inertness, chemical and corrosion resistant, electromagnetic properties, and X-ray permeability are boosting demand in various engineering applications in sectors such as aerospace, automobile, and marine transportation. Cost-effectiveness and reduced resource wastage during the performing process in addition to structural integrity superior to steel are some of the other major factors expected to boost demand over the forecast period.
Rapid advancements in high-performance materials is also expected to support revenue growth of this segment going ahead. On 19 October 2021, Teijin announced that Renegade Materials Corp., U.S. based supplier of heat-resistant thermoset products for the aerospace industry will grow production capacity by 2.5 times. The company is expected to increase the use of high-performance materials in the manufacturing of aerospace components and for various industrial applications.
Glass fibers segment revenue is expected to register a steady growth rate over the forecast period owing to easy manufacture from crude material, which is available in high supply. Low thermal conductivity, good electrical insulator, stiffness, high strength, incombustible, elasticity, and protection from chemical hazards are some of the other key factors driving preference and supporting revenue growth of the segment. Demand has also been increasing for glass fibers for manufacture of structural composites, for production of aerospace, electronics, and marine components, printed circuit boards, automobile applications, and a wide range of special‐purpose products.
On the basis of end-use, the global prepreg market is segmented into aerospace & defense, automotive, wind energy, sporting goods, and others.
Wind energy segment is expected to account for a significantly larger revenue share over the forecast period. Growing focus on environmental sustainability and depletion of fuel resources are increasing the need for dependence on more eco-friendly alternatives, which is driving demand for wind energy. Flexibility for manufacturing complex and heavy structures using prepreg is resulting in significant increase in R&D spending for more innovative solutions, which is expected to boost revenue growth of the wind energy segment over the forecast period.
On 14 August 2021, Notus Composites, which is an epoxy prepreg material manufacturer, announced the addition of a high-performance epoxy range with the launch of the NE7 low temperature curing prepreg system, which has various applications across marine, industrial, wind energy sectors, and architecture.
In April 2022, Hitachi Power Solutions announced the launch of advanced services such as ‘Blade Total Service’ that would reduce the risk of wind power failures due to stress caused by violent winds during natural calamities and damage by lighting, by combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) with drone technology. Also, Japan is expected to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and hence, renewable energy would become one of the major power sources in the country.
North America accounted for largest revenue share in the global prepreg market in 2021 owing to rapid growth of the aerospace & defense industry in North America. Rising demand for globally operational fleet is expected to increase the production of aircraft components over the forecast period.
Asia Pacific prepreg market is projected to register fastest revenue growth rate over the forecast period owing to rapid adoption of prepreg across various applications and industries in emerging countries including Japan, China, and India. Increasing government initiatives and stringent norms to reduce consumption of fossil fuel and reduce carbon emissions are some of the major factors boosting growth of the market in the region.
Market in Europe is expected to register a steady revenue growth rate over the forecast period. Increasing R&D initiatives and automobile production in countries in the region such as Germany, France, and Spain are key factors expected to drive market growth to a significant extent. Rising demand for lightweight components and parts owing to need to lower carbon emissions and enhance fuel efficiency is expected to continue to drive revenue growth of the Europe market. Increasing number of wind energy projects in countries such as Germany and the Czech Republic is also projected to boost market growth.
The global prepreg market is consolidated, with few large and medium-sized players accounting for the majority of market revenue. Major players are deploying various strategies, entering into mergers & acquisitions, strategic agreements & contracts, developing, testing, and introducing more effective prepreg solutions.
PARAMETERS | DETAILS |
The market size value in 2021 | USD 6.94 Billion |
CAGR (2022–2030) | 10.7% |
The Revenue forecast in 2030 | USD 17.24 Billion |
Base year for estimation | 2021 |
Historical data | 2019–2020 |
Forecast period | 2022–2030 |
Quantitative units | Revenue in USD Billion and CAGR in % from 2022 to 2030 |
Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments covered |
Resin, manufacturing process, fiber, end-use, Region |
Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia-Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
Country scope |
U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, U.K., France, Spain, BENELUX, Rest of Europe, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Rest of APAC, Brazil, Rest of LATAM, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, and Rest of MEA |
Key companies profiled |
Hexcel Corporation, Toray Industries, Inc., Park Aerospace Corp., Teijin Limited, Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber and Composites, Inc., SGL Carbon, Gurit, Rock West Composites, Inc., Plastic Reinforcement Fabrics Ltd., and Acp Composites, Inc |
Customization scope |
10 hrs of free customization and expert consultation |
For the purpose of this report, Emergen Research has segmented global prepreg market on the basis of resin, manufacturing process, fiber, end-use, and region:
The global prepreg market revenue is expected to register a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.7% during the forecast period.
The global prepreg market size was USD 6.94 Billion in 2021.
Rising demand for lightweight automobiles, increasing demand from aerospace & defense industry, and rising demand for green energy sources are some key factors driving growth of the global prepreg market.
Hot-melt was leading among the manufacturing process segments in the prepreg market in 2021.
High cost of manufacturing and processing and recyclability issues are some restraints to growth of the global prepreg market.
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Your trip is over, your laundry is put away (ok maybe not quite yet) and you have your souvenir t-shirt to show for it. But that doesn’t come close to immortalizing the trip of a lifetime, and maybe you want to do something truly special with your stamped rail passes and photos. To help you get started, we’ve picked the brains of STA Travel’s craftiest Travel Experts to offer up a few ideas to preserve your travel memories.
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This one actually starts while you are still out on the road! Bring a notebook with you (preferably a durable one with non-removable pages) and jot down the interesting things you see and learn in the course of your travels. This can be anything that inspires you, impresses you or even sums up the city you are visiting and you want to remember. Trust us, you think you’ll remember the name of that amazing dish you had in Singapore (rojak!), but after you are back home you might find yourself having to Google it.
After you return from your amazing trip, gather your ticket stubs, receipts, coffee shop stamp cards and print a few favorite photos. Arrange and glue these around your notes in the journal, maybe adding a few doodles in colored pencil or some fun stickers. Keep the same journal for future travel and you have a keepsake that will stay near and dear to you long after your beachy suntan fades.
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For bigger souvenirs and trinkets, a shadowbox is an awesome option to display your treasures from your trip. Shells from a beach, bottlecaps from your favorite local beer, train tickets and more look fantastic when paired with a few photos and even newspaper clippings from your time abroad. You can purchase these at any craft store in the frame section, and they are so easy to fill and hang. Keep your travel memorabilia together and enjoy a walk down memory lane every time you see it.
If you are a social media junkie like we are, odds are you’ve already Instagrammed your favorite shots from your trip while you were there. And while you can always scroll through your feed to revisit these memories, having personalized little photo magnets on your fridge is so much more fun. Sites like sticky9.com or foxprint.com are inexpensive and super easy to use. Simply upload your favorite shots and they’ll print and mail them to you in no time! They are bound to become your favorite little souvenirs.
You don’t have to be Annie Leibowitz to have your own work printed and framed! Maybe you got the perfect shot of a baby giraffe snuggling close to his momma while on safari, so why keep it hidden away on your hard drive? Enlarge it to 8X10 or bigger, pick up a special frame and you have yourself an incredible conversation piece for your apartment. Don’t forget to sign the bottom corner, you budding photographer!
This is just taking the last idea one step further, depending on how crafty you want to get. Enlarge and print a photo, preferably on matte paper (any print show can do that for you). Bonus points if you print in black and white. Before you frame your masterpiece, grab some watercolors, acrylic paints or even colored pencils and “paint” over parts of your picture you want to highlight. Colorize the flowers around the base of the Eiffel Tower, or capture the bright turquoise of the water on that gorgeous private beach. Get creative! You’ll never want to take your custom wall art down.
What other ideas would you suggest for showcasing and preserving your travel memories? Share your favorites with us in the comments!
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The name ‘Bradford’ means the ‘broad ford’ on the Avon. The earliest mention of the place is in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for AD 652, which refers to King Ceanwalh of Wessex fighting a battle at Bradford on the Avon, but this does not necessarily mean that a settlement existed there.
One had certainly appeared by 1001, when King Æthelred ‘the Unready’ (r.978–1016) granted the manor of Bradford, consisting of lands, the parish minster (religious community) and adjacent town, to the nuns of Shaftesbury Abbey, one of the richest religious houses in England. He made the gift in honour of his half-brother, King Edward ‘the Martyr’, who had been murdered in 978, probably by Æthelred’s mother’s retainers. Æthelred stipulated that Edward’s bones should be enshrined at Bradford, where they might be venerated, although there is no evidence that the martyred king’s remains were ever brought there.
The manor of Bradford-on-Avon was very large. The Domesday Survey of 1086 reckoned it at 42 hides, with an outlying estate of another 7 hides. There was land for 40 ploughs, 8 of which belonged to the manor farm, Barton Grange. The whole manor was worth £60 a year, making it an outstandingly valuable property.
The Tithe Barn
Barton Grange was a notably large and well-equipped manor farm. It must have had substantial buildings through the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries, although little archaeological evidence from this early has been found on the site. An early barn, just under 43 metres (140 feet) long, was built probably in about 1300. This would have been dwarfed by the new, great barn.
The great barn has been dated to the 1330s, although there is no known documentary evidence for its building. It was probably built because Shaftesbury Abbey had secured control of the rectory (the parish church and its associated lands) at Bradford-on-Avon in 1332, and thus of its tithes – the tenth part of the property’s agricultural produce to which the rector was entitled. So although the barn was part of a manor farm, it is probably correct to style it a ‘tithe barn’.
Accounts for five of the years between 1367 and 1392, when Joan Formage was abbess, reveal much about the management of the manor and farm. An inventory for 1367 states that there were 21 keys to the farm as a whole, including two for the ‘great barn’. These were probably for the side entrances into its north porches.
The farm and manor were valuable to Shaftesbury Abbey. A 1535 Crown survey of all monastic properties in England noted that the manor of Bradford-on-Avon produced an annual income of £154 5s 4d.
The Suppression of Shaftesbury Abbey
Shaftesbury Abbey was closed as part of the Suppression of the Monasteries in 1539. In 1546, Henry VIII granted Bradford-on-Avon manor to Sir Edward Bellingham, a gentleman of the Privy Council. Upon Bellingham’s death in 1551 it reverted to the Crown.
Over the next 80 years, the manor passed through several hands, although it was never occupied as a principal residence. In 1635 it passed to William Paulet, Marquess of Winchester. The Paulets then held the manor and the barn until 1774, when they sold it to the neighbouring landlord, Paul Methuen of Corsham. In 1850 the manor was bought by Sir John Cam Hobhouse, Baronet, later 1st Lord Broughton. The lordship of the manor has remained in the Hobhouse family ever since.
Throughout these changes of ownership, Barton Farm continued to be a large working manor farm, occupied by tenant farmers. It is unclear how the barn itself was used. It did not have any suitable defences against vermin, so it may be have been used for cattle, or their fodder, or to store equipment, rather than for storing crops.
End of Use
By 1914, the barn was no longer required for the manor farm. However, its outstanding historic and architectural value began to be recognised. Reginald Hobhouse, as agent for his father, Sir Charles Hobhouse, Baronet, wrote to Alfred Burder, a local antiquary, to inform him that:
The Barn at Barton Farm was no longer required for the use of the farm, and that Sir Charles was not prepared to spend the necessary money to put it in repair, but was willing to hand it over to any Society that was willing to do so; failing this, the only alternative would be to demolish it, which it would seem a pity to do.
Burder wrote to Charles Peers, Principal Inspector of Ancient Monuments for the Office of Works, who sent a surveyor down to inspect the barn. Peers said that if costs were met for immediate repairs to be carried out, the Office of Works might be willing to take responsibility for the building. This initiative was overtaken by the outbreak of war in 1914.
The Wiltshire Archaeological Society then came to the rescue, and agreed to take responsibility for the building, which Sir Charles transferred to them in the same year.
Repair and Conservation
The Wiltshire Archaeological Society commissioned the eminent conservation architect Harold Brakspear to survey the barn. He noted that the original design of the building, which did not include any adequate tying-in of the roof trusses, had caused the walls to spread outwards over a long period. The barn’s owners had made many attempts to address this in the past, adding struts and ties, and extra buttresses. Nevertheless, Brakspear concluded that:
the building is anything but secure, and the tiling is in a deplorable state, and lets in the weather, which, in a short time, will rot all the timbers. Besides the faulty construction of the roof, a most alarming defect occurs in the condition of the couples themselves. These have a considerable amount of their lower parts embedded in the walls, where they rest on templates, and it seems that the whole of this portion of the walls is quite rotten, so that these heavy couples … may collapse at any moment.
The Society launched a successful appeal in Wiltshire and beyond for funds. The repairs, which included the replacement of a good deal of decayed timber, were carried out between 1914 and 1915.
Financial constraints led the Society to transfer ownership of the barn to the Ministry of Works in 1939, and the Ministry carried out major repairs in the 1950s.
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History of Greyfriars
The Grey Friars, or Franciscans, were followers of St Francis of Assisi and founded many religious houses across Europe. They earned their name from the grey habits that were worn as a symbol of their vow of poverty.
The Franciscan friary at Gloucester was founded in 1231, but in about 1518 a prominent local family, the Berkeleys of Berkeley Castle, paid for the church to be rebuilt in Perpendicular Gothic style. This incorporated the earlier church but only survived a short while as the friary was surrendered to the king in 1539 at the suppression of the monasteries.
Over the following years, the buildings were put to a number of different uses and in 1643 they were severely damaged by Royalist forces during the siege of Gloucester.
By 1721 only the nave and its north aisle survived and later in the 18th century houses were built within the walls. In 1810 a large house was built into the west end of the medieval remains and this is now a public library.
The friary conformed to the usual monastic plan, with a large church and then the chapter house, refectory, dormitory and other buildings ranged round a central cloister.
Most of these structures have been demolished, but the remains of the church can still be seen – its spacious proportions demonstrate that it was designed to hold large congregations in keeping with the Franciscans’ mission to the laity and their fame as preachers.
The nave and the north aisle still survive and reveal the high quality of the original building. As in many other friaries, the aisle was almost as wide as the nave itself and would originally have had seven bays.
The early 19th century house, which is now the library, occupies the site of the two western bays and has the remains of the south wall of the nave, and the north wall of the north aisle incorporated into its side walls.
In each bay large four-light arched windows can be seen, and at the east end of the north aisle there is evidence of a six-light window. Some of these windows still have portions of Perpendicular tracery.
At the south side of the nave there is a trace of the former north walk of the cloister. Reset in the outer face of the south wall of the nave are two stone shields carved with the arms of Chandos and Clifford of Frampton that may originally have decorated a funerary monument.
There was also a large cemetery to the north of the church where many of the benefactors of the friary lie buried.
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Arista Configuration Essentials Training (ACE) with real world hands-on labs (Online, Onsite and Classroom Live)
This Arista Linux Essentials Training (ALE) course will familiarize students with the background and history of UNIX/Linux systems, dive into how a Linux system runs and show how to interact with it proficiently. Students will leave the Arista Linux Essentials Training (ALE) class with a base level of knowledge around the available tools and techniques that lead to Linux proficiency, allowing them to build further.
Linux is everywhere today, from embedded systems and handhelds to servers, workstations and appliances. As the scale of computing grows and the scale of Linux deployments grows with it, IT professionals need to keep up with the pace of that growth. Arista’s switch technology is a combination of advanced hardware and software, at the center of which is the Extensible Operating System, designed and built around a core of Linux.
Written and taught by Adam Levin, a seasoned trainer at Arista Networks, this Arista Linux Essentials Training (ALE) class will give students just the edge they need in the modern world of network automation.
Duration: 2 days
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The target audience for this Arista Linux Essentials (ALE) course:
- Anyone new to Linux/UNIX, or with only a basic beginner understanding of Linux, will gain knowledge and skills to make students more effective Linux admins, and therefore more effective Arista network admins. This course will get students familiar with the background and history of UNIX/Linux systems and dive into how a Linux system runs and how to interact with it proficiently. It’s not possible to cover everything Linux in two days, but the students will leave the class with a base level of knowledge around the available tools and techniques that lead to Linux proficiency and how to build on that base.
Arista Linux Essentials Training (ALE) – Class Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this Arista Linux Essentials (ALE) course are as follows:
- Students will need a computer capable of allowing you to SSH to another system. That’s it. A basic knowledge of any programming language is helpful, as is any basic prior experience with Linux or UNIX from a user perspective.
Arista Linux Essentials Training (ALE) – Course Syllabus:
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Jim Henson The Muppet Master
Founder of Henson Associates
"Nobody creates a fad. It just happens. People love going along with the idea of a beautiful pig. It's like a conspiracy."-Jim Henson
Jim Henson can be credited with many accomplishments. A brilliant innovator, he stretched the capabilities of advancing technology to adapt the ancient art of puppetry to the modern medium of television, transforming both in the process. As a pre-eminent popular artist, he contributed a lovable collection of endearing and enchanting characters to the diverse visual vocabulary of the 20th century. But perhaps his greatest accomplishment was the delight and wonder he brought to children and adults alike, championing the qualities of fancifulness, warmth and consideration in an often coarse and cynical age.
Henson began his television career while still a high school student in 1954. Hearing that "The Morning Show," a local Washington, DC, program, was looking for a puppeteer, he fashioned a crude puppet out his mother's old green coat and a couple of pingpong balls and landed the job.
The following year, as a freshman at the University of Maryland, he was given his own twice-daily, five-minute TV show called "Sam and His Friends." Realizing that traditional solid-head puppets wouldn't translate well to television, Henson, with the help of fellow classmate Jane Nebel (whom Henson would later marry), invented a new type of puppet that could be more expressive.
Dubbed Muppets (which, according to one story, came from combining the words puppet and marionette), Henson's puppets featured extremely wide, over-biting mouths and flexible arms that could be moved by rods. Made of foam rubber and covered with fleece, wool, flannel or other soft material, the Muppets were pliable, so their faces could be manipulated to imitate human facial expressions. In addition to the Muppets, the show also introduced many of what would become Henson trademarks-music, off-the-wall humor and technical tricks. At the time, Henson doubted that anyone really watched his show. But he couldn't have been more wrong. In 1958, he won an Emmy for "Best Local Entertainment Show." The success of "Sam and His Friends" led to guest appearances on such national network programs as "The Steve Allen Show," "The Jack Paar Show" and the "Ed Sullivan Show." Henson also began making commercials for sponsors throughout the country. To help out, Jim and Jane brought on puppeteer and writer Jerry Juhl in 1961.
By 1963, increasing demand for national television appearances and an ever-growing list of commercial clients prompted Henson to seek out the talents of master puppet builder Don Sahlin and a young puppeteer named Frank Oz. The trio worked to develop the first nationally known Muppet character, Rowlf the Dog, who appeared regularly on "The Jimmy Dean Show" from 1963 to 1966.
Impressed by Henson's ability to create short, funny puppet skits, in 1969, public television show producer Joan Ganz Cooney asked him to create a family of characters to populate her new children's show, "Sesame Street." Henson hesitated to accept Cooney's offer because he didn't want to be pigeonholed as a children's entertainer, but he eventually agreed.
While Henson was always careful never to take credit for the achievements of "Sesame Street"-the show itself was the creation of the Children's Television Workshop (CTW)-few would disagree that it was primarily Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Big Bird, Grover and the other Muppets who made "Sesame Street" so captivating. Even Cooney herself once remarked that while CTW had a collective genius, Henson was the only individual genius. "He was our era's Charlie Chaplin, Mae West, W.C. Fields and Marx Brothers," she says. "And indeed, he drew from all of them to create a new art form that influenced popular culture around the world."
During its 30 years on the air, "Sesame Street" has been shown in countless countries, and Henson's Muppets have entranced hundreds of millions of children. In fact, given the number of his fans and the intensity of their devotion, Kermit the Frog may possibly be the most popular children's character of the century, eclipsing even Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse.
Based on the popularity of "Sesame Street," Henson began developing his own program, "The Muppet Show." But despite the Muppets' success on "Sesame Street" and their proven appeal to both adults and children, Henson was unable to convince any major U.S. network to carry it. Even with its more sophisticated satire and wit, network executives still felt "The Muppet Show" was too child-oriented. Finally, in 1975, British impresario Sir Lew Grade offered Henson the chance to bypass the networks and join forces with his internationally syndicated ACC group. Grade even promised Henson complete artistic control over 24 shows per year. It was an offer Henson couldn't pass up. As part of ACC, Henson would get the financial backing he needed to produce the show, yet still have the freedom to offer it to network affiliates as a syndicated program.
Starring such unforgettable characters as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo the Great, Rizzo the Rat, Statler and Waldorf and, of course, Kermit the Frog, "The Muppet Show" was an instant hit. At its peak, it drew a weekly audience of more than 235 million viewers from around the world, and some of the biggest names in show business vied for guest appearances. The show's list of guest stars read like a Who's Who of Hollywood, boasting celebrities such as Bob Hope, Orson Welles, Telly Savalas, Dean Martin, Diana Shore, Raquel Welch, Brooke Shields, Steve Martin, John Denver and Rudolf Nuryev (who danced "Swine Lake" with Miss Piggy).
One of the reasons for Henson's sustained appeal was his refusal to stick with the status quo. Once something showed the slightest trace of stagnation, he immediately dropped or revamped it. True to form, when he felt "The Muppet Show" itself growing stale, he promptly ended it in 1981, after a five-year run.
With "The Muppet Show" behind him, Henson took his creations to the big screen, producing five Muppet feature films-"The Muppet Movie," "The Great Muppet Caper," "The Muppets Take Manhattan," "The Muppet Christmas Carol" and "Muppet Treasure Island¬"-as well as two fantasy films, "The Dark Crystal" and "Labyrinth," which were inspired by the illustrations of Brian Froud.
Throughout the 1980s, Henson continued to create memorable television specials and series, including "Fraggle Rock," the multi-award-winning animated cartoon "Muppet Babies," "Jim Henson's Greek Myths," and "Jim Henson's The Storyteller"-which featured stories based on authentic folk tales, several of which were written by Academy Award-winning writer/director Anthony Minghella.
Tragically, Henson's 34-year conquest of children's imaginations ended on May 16, 1990, when he died of complications brought on by an extremely aggressive form of pneumonia. Today, Jim Henson's legacy lives on through the activities of The Jim Henson Company. Led by the Henson family, The Jim Henson Company has dedicated itself to continuing the work Jim had so successfully accomplished over the years.
All Together Now
Shortly before his death, Jim Henson had agreed to sell the rights to all but his "Sesame Street" characters to Walt Disney Co. for an estimated $200 million. The money certainly would have made Henson the richest puppeteer in history, but that wasn't his reason for making the deal. He hoped that in the hands of Disney, his endearing creatures would have, in his own words, "greater longevity."But after Henson's death, Disney pulled the plug on the deal, contending that Jim Henson was his company. Enraged at what he considered to be an insult to his father's memory and wanting his father's dream for the Muppets' longevity to become reality, Henson's son, Brian, sued Disney, leading the organization in a spirited continuation of his father's iconoclasm. Disney eventually conceded, agreeing to an out-of-court settlement. Henson's creations are now part of the pantheon of children's favorites that also includes Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. | <urn:uuid:c5eee396-162e-463b-9bfe-bf4e635bacd5> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/jim-henson/197642 | 2024-04-18T15:42:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.979049 | 1,819 |
FORUM (Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring)
Cloud type, amount and cloud top temperature
Mission type | EO |
Agency | ESA |
Mission status | Approved |
Measurement domain | Atmosphere |
Measurement category | Cloud type, amount and cloud top temperature, Cloud particle properties and profile, Radiation budget |
Measurement detailed | Cloud type, Cloud drop effective radius, Long-wave Earth surface emissivity |
Instruments | Fourier Transform Spectrometer, FEI |
Instrument type | Imaging multi-spectral radiometers (vis/IR), Other |
CEOS EO Handbook | See FORUM (Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring) summary |
FORUM (Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring)Development status Space Segment Payload Platform References
In 2017, ESA has chosen two concepts, FORUM and SKIM, to be developed further and compete to be the ninth Earth Explorer mission. Thanks to new technical developments, the FORUM (Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring) candidate would measure radiation emitted from Earth across the entire far-infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Significantly, it measures in the 15–100 µm range, which has never been done from space before. 1)
These observations are important because Earth emits infrared radiation to space, which is affected by water vapor and cirrus clouds, which, in turn, play key roles in Earth’s temperature.
FORUM’s benchmark measurements would improve our understanding of the greenhouse effect and, importantly, contribute to the accuracy of climate change assessments that form the basis for policy decisions.
The SKIM (Sea-surface Kinematics Multiscale) monitoring candidate would carry a novel wide-swath scanning multibeam radar altimeter to measure ocean-surface currents. Uniquely, it uses a Doppler technique, which offers more direct measurements than conventional satellite altimeters.
These new measurements would improve our understanding of vertical and horizontal ocean–surface dynamics over the global ocean every few days. This would lead to better knowledge of how the ocean and atmosphere interact – for example, how atmospheric carbon dioxide is drawn down into the ocean.
SKIM would have particular relevance for understanding the rapidly changing Arctic Ocean, and for observing equatorial regions where conventional satellite altimeters are unable to provide useful measurements of currents.
The Earth observation scientific community is invited to participate in a European Space Agency (ESA) User Consultation Meeting at the Robinson College, University of Cambridge in Cambridge, United Kingdom on 16–17 July 2019. This consultation forms a critical input to the decision-making process that will lead to the selection of ESA’s ninth Earth Explorer mission. 2)
Mission Study Phase
• September 24, 2019: Following a rigorous selection process, ESA has selected a new satellite mission to fill in a critical missing piece of the climate jigsaw. By measuring radiation emitted by Earth into space, FORUM will provide new insight into the planet’s radiation budget and how it is controlled. 3)
- The FORUM (Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring) mission was one of two concepts competing to be ESA’s ninth Earth Explorer mission.
- Earth Explorers use innovative measurement techniques to yield new insight into different aspects of the Earth system and the interactions that bind the system as a whole. Fundamentally, they are designed and built to fill knowledge gaps identified by the scientific community, so, importantly, the community retains a key role in the selection and development process.
- After a two-year feasibility study phase, both FORUM and its competitor, the Sea-surface Kinematics Multiscale monitoring (SKIM) concept, were presented and discussed in detail with the scientific community at a User Consultation Meeting in Cambridge, UK, in July.
- Wolfram Mauser, who chaired ESA’s Advisory Committee for Earth Observation on behalf of Martin Visbeck, said, “Both mission concepts are outstanding in the value they would bring to science, and are technologically ready to be built, so it was difficult to recommend which one should be implemented. - Nevertheless, FORUM promises to improve climate models and, therefore, climate prediction. So with the issue of climate change a major global concern, we finally decided to recommend this concept – and we are very happy that ESA has taken our recommendation.”
- Earth’s surface temperature is driven by the radiation balance at the top of the atmosphere, but this balance has been disturbed by the emission of greenhouse gases that are trapping heat in the atmosphere that would otherwise escape into space. — More than half of this outgoing longwave energy is in the far-infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum – and this has not, so far, been measured.
- Filling this gap, FORUM will measure across Earth’s entire far-infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- These measurements are important because Earth’s outgoing radiation at these wavelengths is strongly affected by water vapor and ice clouds, which in turn, play a key role in regulating surface temperatures.
Measurements from this exciting new mission will improve confidence in the accuracy of climate change assessments that form the basis for future policy decisions.
- Josef Aschbacher, ESA’s Director of Earth Observation Programs, said, “FORUM will measure, for the first time, the far-infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum from space, thus allowing us to better understand the energy balance of our planet. FORUM will bring great benefits to climate science. - Better understanding the complexity of our climate system and filling gaps in our knowledge is of critical importance as the consequences of climate change are far-reaching, affecting all facets of society and the natural world.”
- The design of the mission will now be fine-tuned, and then built.
• On 16 –17 July 2019, the Earth observation science community gathered at Robinson College, University of Cambridge, UK, for ESA’s Earth Explorer 9 User Consultation Meeting to discuss the merits of the FORUM and SKIM mission concepts before one is finally selected to be built as ESA’s ninth Earth Explorer mission. 4) 5)
- The philosophy of developing Earth Explorer missions centers on the involvement of the scientific community from the very beginning of a mission’s life. Being proposed by the scientific community and realized through the user-driven selection process ensures that this series of state-of-the-art missions addresses the most urgent Earth science questions of our time.
- This meeting provides the opportunity for the scientific community to debate the new mission concepts – each of which promises to deliver novel information on how our planet works and bring benefits to society.
- The Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring (FORUM) mission would measure radiation emitted from Earth across the entire far-infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum. These benchmark measurements would improve our understanding of the greenhouse effect and, importantly, contribute to the accuracy of climate change assessments that form the basis for policy decisions.
- The Sea-surface Kinematics Multiscale monitoring (SKIM) candidate would carry a novel wide-swath scanning multibeam radar altimeter to measure ocean-surface currents. These new measurements would improve our understanding of vertical and horizontal ocean–surface dynamics over the global ocean every few days. This would lead to better knowledge of how the ocean and atmosphere interact – for example, how atmospheric carbon dioxide is drawn down into the ocean.
• June 28, 2022: ESA has awarded a contract worth €160 million to Airbus in the UK to build the Earth Explorer FORUM satellite. This exciting new mission will yield unique insight into the planet’s radiation budget and how it is controlled – thereby filling in a critical missing piece of the climate jigsaw. 6)
- FORUM (Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring) is ESA’s ninth Earth Explorer mission.
- Realised within ESA’s FutureEO programme, Earth Explorers are pioneering research satellites. Each of these extraordinary missions carries innovative space technology and each, without exception, has exceeded their original science objectives.
- Time and time again, they show how novel spaceborne instruments and measuring techniques can return an astonishing wealth of scientific findings about our planet – which, in turn, benefits society at large.
- FORUM promises to be all of this and more – importantly, bringing new understanding to atmospheric processes linked to climate change.
- Earth’s surface temperature is driven by the radiation balance at the top of the atmosphere, but this balance has been disturbed by the emission of greenhouse gases, trapping heat in the atmosphere that would otherwise escape into space.
- More than half of Earth’s outgoing longwave energy is in the far-infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum but this particular part of the spectrum has never been measured before.
- Filling this gap, FORUM will measure across the far-infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- These measurements are important because Earth’s outgoing radiation at these wavelengths is strongly affected by water vapour and ice clouds, which in turn, play a key role in regulating surface temperatures.
- Measurements from this ambitious new mission will improve confidence in the accuracy of climate change assessments that form the basis for future policy decisions.
- Following the first development phases and its final selection as the ninth Earth Explorer, ESA has awarded the contract to build the FORUM mission to Airbus in the UK.
- At a ceremony marking the contract signature, held yesterday at the Houses of Parliament in London, Simonetta Cheli, ESA’s Director of Earth Observation Programmes, said, “We are thrilled to award the industrial contract to Airbus in the UK as Prime Contractor for FORUM, with OHB in Germany responsible for the instrument. FORUM adds to our highly successful family of Earth Explorer missions and, by acquiring novel information, will bring great benefits to climate science.”
- Jean-Marc Nasr, Head of Space Systems at Airbus added, “This critical Earth observation mission to measure infrared radiation from the Earth for the first time, will give scientists and climatologists the data they need to improve their global warming forecasts.
- “It builds on Airbus’ heritage in designing and manufacturing cost efficient small Earth observation missions including Copernicus Sentinel-5P and is the sixth Airbus primed Earth Explorer mission for the European Space Agency.”
- George Freeman, Minister for Science, Research and Innovation, said, “This important new mission to further improve the accuracy of climate forecasts and view our planet through new eyes is another illustration of UK space tech expertise. Scientists at Imperial College London provided key support to ESA in defining FORUM’s science objectives and the satellite is set to be built by Airbus in Stevenage.
- “This is a significant industrial contract which demonstrates the UK’s strengths in Earth observation technology and satellite manufacturing, as well as our global leadership in tackling climate change.”
- Dominique Gillieron, ESA’s Earth Explorer Programme Manager, noted, “FORUM is a single-satellite mission that will carry a Fourier Transform Spectrometer that can measure across Earth’s entire far-infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- “These measurements are important because Earth’s outgoing radiation, at these wavelengths, is strongly affected by water vapour and ice clouds, which in turn, play a key role in regulating surface temperatures.
- “It will be the very first time that this part of the spectrum will be measured from space with this accuracy and this will greatly contribute to climate research.
- “With FORUM’s important role to play, this contract is a significant milestone and we look forward to the build ahead.”
• September 2020: FORUM aims at measuring the Earth’s Top-Of-Atmosphere (TOA) emission spectrum in the mid- to far infrared spectral range (100 to 1600 cm-1, i.e. 6.25 to 100 µm), filling the current observational gap in the 100 to 667 cm-1 (i.e. from 15 to 100 µm) spectral region of the far-infrared. These measurements will improve the understanding of the climate system by observing, for the first time, most of the spectral features of the far-infrared contribution. These observations are highly relevant for the Earth radiation budget, in particular for the water vapor contribution to the continuum absorption in the rotational band, the cirrus cloud properties, and the ice/snow surface emissivity. 7)
- The main research goal of the FORUM mission is the evaluation of the role of the far-infrared in shaping the current climate and thus the reduction of uncertainty in predictions of future climate change. This will be addressed by: a) building a highly accurate global dataset of far-infrared radiances to validate present-day state as captured by Earth system models; b) using these measurements to understand and constrain the processes that control far-infrared radiative transfer and hence Earth’s greenhouse effect; c) updating the parameterizations of these processes for implementation in radiative transfer codes, and ultimately in Earth system models; and d) characterizing critical feedback mechanisms.
Forum Mission Architecture
- Figure 5 depicts the main mission architectural elements of FORUM. The space segment consists of a single satellite carrying two optical instruments: the FORUM Sounding Instrument (FSI) and the FORUM Embedded Imager (FEI). The satellite will fly in a loose formation with MetOp-SG (A1) in a 29-day repeat-cycle Sun-synchronous orbit, with a Mean Local Solar Time at the descending node of 09:30 and an average orbit altitude of 830 km. Vega-C is the baseline launcher in a dual-launch configuration.
- FORUM will perform continuous step-and-stare nadir-looking observations (see Figure 6) of spectrally-resolved TOA radiances with a 100% duty cycle along the orbit. The primary instrument is the FSI, a single-pixel Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS) sampling the electromagnetic spectrum from 1600 cm-1 to 100 cm-1 (i.e. 6.25 µm to 100 µm) with a spectral resolution better than 0.5 cm-1. The FSI single 15 km diameter circular ground sample is co-located with the ground sample of the FEI, a single-band-infrared-imager with central wavelength at 10.5 µm and a bandwidth of 1.5 µm, which is used for scene heterogeneity determination. Both instruments share several common units: the entrance aperture, the pointing mechanism, the thermal and mechanical subsystems and the radiometric calibration devices.
- The space segment is designed for a nominal lifetime of four years with sufficient propellant for six years. The FORUM satellite is largely based on existing three-axis stabilised Earth Observation platforms, with specific mission adaptations. This ensures a streamlined satellite development meeting the stringent programmatic boundary conditions while minimizing the development risks.
- The Ground Segment uses the generic ESA’s Earth Explorer ground segment infrastructure, comprising:
a) The Flight Operation Segment (FOS), responsible for operations and safety of the spacecraft during all mission phase. This includes the Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TT&C) ground station and the Flight Operations Control Centre (FOCC)
b) The Payload Data Ground Segment (PDGS), which includes the Science Data Acquisition Station, the Processing and Archiving Element and the Mission Planning and Monitoring Element.
- The FORUM FOS will receive orbit and mission planning data from the MetOp-SG’s FOS to ensure consistent formation-flying operations. A single high-latitude ground station (e.g. Svalbard or Kiruna) will receive the FORUM scientific data via X-band. The PDGS will distribute to the users the data, processed up to Level-2, within 24 hours nominally or within three hours under request.
The FORUM space segment consists of a satellite carrying the FSI (FORUM Sounding Instrument) and the FEI (FORUM Embedded Imager) instruments, flying in loose formation with MetOp-SG (1A). For the satellite platform, two concepts lead by Airbus Defence and Space UK and Thales Alenia Space UK have been analysed during the Phase A preparatory activities. Both concepts, as developed in Phase A, largely rely on recurrent platform with specific adaptations to reduce implementation costs and development time.
The accommodation of the payload drives the physical satellite configuration, which is based on a classical platform and payload modules design. As shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8 both concepts mount the payload on top of the platform in launch configuration. In orbit, the satellite flies, in nominal mode, with the launcher interface ring panel facing the Sun. Such configuration guarantees an unobstructed view of the payload towards Earth, minimizes Sun illumination on the payload and maximizes the power generated along the orbit.
Key Mission Requirements
Table 1 summarizes the main spectral, geometric and radiometric observation mission requirements at Level 1c.
The absolute radiometric accuracy required in the FORUM mission is very demanding, particularly in the spectral region between 300 cm-1 and 1100 cm-1 and at the lower end of the dynamic range (i.e. 190 K), where a goal accuracy of <0.1K is required.
The FSI precision is expressed by the Noise Equivalent Spectral Radiance (NESR) with a goal requirement below 0.4 mW/(m2.sr. cm-1) in the spectral range between 200 cm-1 and 800 cm-1.
The distance between two consecutive FSI spatial samples (see Figure 6) is 100 km, and less than 20% of the overall samples along the orbit are used for calibration purposes to meet the stringent radiometric accuracy requirement.
Spectral Requirements | |
Spectral range | 100 cm-1 to 1600 cm-1 |
Spectral resolution | <0.5 cm-1 |
Geometric Requirements | |
Along-track spatial sampling distance | <100 km |
System Integrated Energy (SIE) | > 90% over 15 km circular area |
Calibration coverage loss | <20% |
Maximum Line Of Sight (LoS) depointing angle | ±3.5º |
Radiometric Requirements | |
Dynamic range | Spectral radiances with equivalent blackbody brightness temperature in |
Noise Equivalent Spectral Radiance (NESR) | <0.6 mW/(m2.sr. cm-1) (Goal: < 0.4) within [200 – 800 cm-1] |
Absolute Radiometric Accuracy (ARA) | Goal: |
The FSI and the FEI share several common units, such as the entrance aperture, the pointing mechanism, the thermal and mechanical subsystem and the radiometric on-board calibration devices.
The mechanical accommodation is driven, in both concepts, by the geometrical and thermal stability required to meet the pointing knowledge and the radiometric requirements. For both concepts, the payload includes:
- A very stable optical bench to minimise thermoelastic distortions. It supports all the optical elements, the pointing mechanism, the interferometer, the calibration units and the detection chains. The optical bench is isostatically mounted on the platform. The optical bench together with the optical units is kept at around 293 K for both Concepts A and B.
- Nadir and deep-space baffles to minimise undesired radiation inside the instruments from the Earth and Sun, respectively.
- A calibration blackbody accommodated at the entrance of the instruments. The blackbody view is selected by rotation of the pointing unit.
The design of the FSI consists of a compact optical instrument. The optical design allows covering the complete FORUM spectral range with the required spectral resolution while keeping the beam divergence small for performance optimisation. The FSI instrument is composed of the following subsystems:
- A pointing unit allowing to select the different payload views: nadir, blackbody or deep space
- a three-mirror reflective telescope
- a four-port double pendulum interferometer
- Two focusing optics to direct the light onto the two FSI detectors.
- 2 pyroelectric detectors and associated electronics
- The front telescope optics has three main functions:
- To reduce the beam diameter to keep the beamsplitter and the cube corners in the interferometer at a manufacturable size.
- To relay the aperture stop onto the entrance pupil of the interferometer at the cube corners.
- To provide a well-corrected intermediate image plane at the field stop, which optimises spatial performance (Integrated Energy).
The interferometer is a four-port double pendulum type interferometer for both concepts. This choice reliably provides sufficient stroke and beam diameter, with a simple configuration and is robust against environmental loads. In the pendulum mode of operation, the corner cubes located at the tip of both arms move in opposite directions resulting in an Optical Path Difference that produces the interferogram.
The FSI detectors are single pixel DLaTGS (Deuterated Lanthanum α Alanine doped TriGlycine Sulphate) pyroelectric detectors operated at ambient temperature as the rest of the payload. The detector noise is the main contributor to the required NESR radiometric performance.
The FEI, a single-band-infrared-imager centred at 10.5 µm with a bandwidth of 1.5 µm is used for scene heterogeneity determination. It is a refractive uncooled imager using a 2D µ-bolometer array detector. The FEI acquires at least five images during each FSI dwell time; these are symmetrically distributed with respect to the satellite nadir direction at the middle of the FSI dwell time (coinciding with the FSI LoS). Each FEI image has a footprint of at least 36 x 36 km2 and is sampled with a GSD (Ground Sampling Distance) at the nadir image of a 0.6 km x 0.6 km, along- and across-track respectively. The FSI single pixel is co-located within the footprint of the FEI.
In order to mature the critical technologies some key technology development activities have been carried out during the Phase A, with emphasis on technologies and materials for the beamsplitter unit, the detection chain, the on-board blackbody and interferometer mechanism of the FSI.
Two platform concepts were developed during the Phase A preparatory activities of FORUM. Concept A (see Figure 7) is based on a full reuse of the Copernicus Sentinel-5P platform and the reuse of the Astrobus-M equipment. This choice provides large margins in terms of payload accommodation. Concept B (see Figure 8) is based on the adaptation of the Proteus 150/300 standard platform and the Copernicus Sentinel-3 and Earth Explorer FLEX equipment. Concept B provides an optimized solution with sufficient margins in terms of accommodation, power and fuel availability.
Mass budget | Concept A Mass (kg) | Concept B Mass (kg) |
Platform total | 547 | 327 |
Payload total | 107 | 124 |
Spacecraft wet mass | 850 | 568 |
VESPA-C (LONG) + adapter | 675 | 675 |
Total | 1425 | 1143 |
Vega-C performance | 2020 | 2020 |
Mass for 2nd passenger | 595 | 877 |
This paper presents an overview of the Far-Infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring (FORUM) mission, selected in September 2019 as the ninth Earth Explorer mission of the European Space Agency. The main mission architecture elements have been introduced, specifically the platform, the payload and main mission performance.
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The information compiled and edited in this article was provided by Herbert J. Kramer from his documentation of: ”Observation of the Earth and Its Environment: Survey of Missions and Sensors” (Springer Verlag) as well as many other sources after the publication of the 4th edition in 2002.
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Manual processes hurt insurance agency efficiency and productivity #
—Ken Leibow, CEO, InsurTech Express
Many distributors, even today, still use ad hoc methods and manual, spreadsheet-based workflows to complete some of their most important operations such as commission calculation, policy submission tracking and sales follow-ups. These tasks that are critical to the proper functioning of the agency and that are repeated with high frequency are taking too long, wasting resources and slowing the pace of business. The length of time taken to approve new policy submissions is particularly problematic because of the lack of digitalization, integration and consistency within the channel.
The prevalence of manual processes keeps staff from working on higher value, customer-focused activities. It makes client service more difficult. And it makes advisor commissions harder to calculate and administer.
Not only do manual workflows have a significant cost in time and resources, but they open the door to human error in the processing of all that data. NIGO rates climb. Both advisors and clients become dissatisfied.
It all adds up to pain and frustration for distributors, carriers, advisors and end-clients alike.
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The processing of new business applications as they move from advisor to distributor to carrier (and sometimes back out for paramed and other approvals) still relies on too many manual steps for most carriers. This delays the ultimate time to issuance, causes frustration with clients, which gets passed through the rest of the channel. Advisors struggle with being left in the dark about where an application is in the process and why it has been held up. Paramed follow-ups are not automated, with task assignment and follow-up being manual. This all adds up to a workflow filled with inefficiencies that takes too long and creates too much frustration.
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When manual processes have to be used to move data where it needs to go or store data that is needed to manage the business, inefficiencies multiply. Unfortunately, many distributors still don’t have automated access to carrier data that is vital to their business. They find it difficult to track and manage policy submission status.
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Summer is upon us and we bring you an issue full of searing content. This month we visit Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world, full of architectural treasures. For riches of a more sparkling kind, check out which items are requisite in an iconic jewellery collection. And, did you know that Millennials and Zoomers are now shaping luxury trends at an unprecedented rate?
Like her or not, there’s no denying Queen Elizabeth deserves our respect with her tireless devotion to her royal duties. We review her 70 years on the throne in this, her Platinum Jubilee month. We finally get our hands on an Audi e-tron GT which simply oozes style and sophistication, and we talk to station boss, Kane, of hot radio station, Chilli FM.
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If you’ve ever dreamt of a fairytale escape why not start the year off as you mean to go on and book a magical castle getaway.
For those who yearn for something that brings luxury and style together with adventure and exoticism there is more than lying on a distant beach or indulging in resort comforts. If you’ve experienced cruises, river excursions and have had your share of big city excitement, then why not take a step back in time and do as the kings of old did – enjoying opulence and luxury within the atmospheric setting of a grand European castle.
Pick the right one and you needn’t put up with draughty corridors and creaky stairs, revelling instead in the style of an aristocrat as you survey the sprawling estate from your bedroom suite. You can’t but feel quite the lord of the manor as you explore the hidden delights of ‘your’ castle or roam its manicured grounds, all the while pampered and indulged like a true nobleman or woman.
As the following pages show, not all castles are battle-worn ruins eroded by the winds of time; you will find the pick of the crop to be every bit as luxurious as a palace yet full of the power and martial flair of a classic castle stronghold.
The selection below is a sample of some of Europe’s finest castles now functioning not to deter visitors but to welcome them with open arms. For an exclusive experience with a difference, we visit six of the best in Ireland, France, Austria, Germany, Italy and Portugal.
Ashford Castle, Ireland
These days you needn’t own a castle or a title, nor indeed wait for an invitation from such a person to stay at one of Europe’s castles.
Often the seat of an ancestral line dating back to the Middle Ages, the castle is the forerunner of the château or manor house – second only in status and splendour to royal palaces and in many cases one-time royal residences in their own right.
In the rugged northwest of Ireland, Ashford Castle is a fine example of a palatial castle set amid an expansive estate whose greenery rolls on as far as the eye can see. Founded in 1228 by the Anglo-Norman De Burgo family, the castle would remain their stronghold for over three-and-a-half centuries.
From then on the estate would grow and be updated until it was converted into a luxury hotel in 1939. In the 1950s, it was home to Hollywood stars shooting a movie nearby, in 1970, a golf course was added and by the 1980s it was recognised as one of the finest resort hotels in Ireland – and Europe.
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Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl joined Visit Pittsburgh in declaring May 11 Travel and Tourism Day, though Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald went a step further and declared the week of May 5-13 as Tourism Week, to coincide with National Tourism Week.
“Tourism is one of those things — it’s a huge industry, it’s a $4.8 billion industry in Allegheny County, and our issue is, we’re kind of in the background. Unless you’re looking at a hotel or the convention center, you really don’t know that there are tourists here spending a lot of money,” said Craig Davis, President and CEO of Visit Pittsburgh.
Tourism Day was marked by a visit from the “Vote Travel” tour bus from the U.S. Travel Association. It’s on a nationwide tour in an effort to encourage elected officials to support the travel industry. It’s not a terribly hard sell. Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said the role of tourism should not be downplayed.
“As we look to the future and what this city can be, tourism is a critically important part of that. We continue to transform our image as America’s most livable city by bringing people into our town,” said Ravenstahl.
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Bright weather calls for some equally bright socks! Celebrate the season and soak up the sun in this extra happy, yellow pineapple ankle pair.
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Height extension converts your Yakima LongArm load extender into a high-mount load bar for hauling kayaks, a canoe, ladders, or other similarly sized equipment at cab height. 11 Levels of adjustment to match your cab height. Includes anchor straps.
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Speaker 1: Today you're gonna be getting a good look at the height adapter for Yakima longarm load extender. Part number Y01150. It's going to allow you to use your Yakima longarm to carry extended loads above your truck cab, freeing up space inside your bed. The extender just installs between your crossbar and the main portion of your longarm. It has 11 points of adjustability, an inch and half apart, allowing you to adjust it for different cab heights. It's designed to work in conjunction with roof rack system, giving you the extra length you need.
The height adapter includes two inaudible 00:00:32 tie downs to help stabilize your load. When using your longarm in this configuration, it has a weight capacity of 165 pounds. And now you've had a good look at the height adaptor for Yakima longarm load extender. Part number Y01150.
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Head coaches Dimitris Priftis and Zvezda Mitrovic go head-to-head for the first time in an official game with each aiming for his first EuroCup crown. Guided by Priftis, UNICS Kazan has been on a scoring spree lately, while Mitrovic's AS Monaco has mostly won behind its stiff, physical defense. Both coaches had successful campaigns in the EuroCup before this season, but now have taken their respective teams to the EuroCup Finals, which tip of with Monaco hosting Game 1 on Tuesday.
Finals matchup: Priftis vs Mitrovic at head coach
Dimitris Priftis, UNICS
In four seasons on the UNICS bench, Priftis has accumulated a 52-26 record and UNICS has reached at the least quarterfinals each year under his helm. This season, the run has extended to the EuroCup Finals giving the 52-year-old Priftis and UNICS a chance to attain EuroCup glory. His team is one of the best scoring and three-point shooting teams in the competition. UNICS can win games with its defense, which was the case in the first five Top 16 games – a stretch of wins in which UNICS held each opponent to 70 or fewer points. Since then, however, Priftis's team has played looser with the players getting the chance to improvise more; that has paid dividends. UNICS has been attempting 30.2 three-point shots since the start of the playoffs and the two highest-scoring performances Priftis's team has had this season came in the playoffs with 94 points in Game 1 of the quarterfinals before a record-setting 100-107 victory in the deciding Game 3 of the semifinals. There is no reason to believe UNICS will step away from what has worked lately and will try to fire its way to the title.
Zvezdan Mitrovic, AS Monaco
Monaco head coach led his team to a place in the EuroCup Finals in his only second season in the competition. After reaching the quarterfinals with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne in its debut in the competition two years ago, the 51-year-old Mitrovic has now paced Monaco to a 15-6 record with his team having won 10 of its last 12 games entering the finals series. Monaco under Mitrovic has played strong defense the entire season, but especially early on when it led the regular season with the fewest points allowed, 72.4 per game. Since then, however, Monaco has picked up offensively, too. The team lit it up in the Top 16, averaging 91.3 points over six games. During the playoffs, it was back to defense; Monaco has kept opponents to 77 or fewer points in four of its five playoff games. Mitrovic has a shorter rotation and does not make many changes to his starting lineup; four players – Dee Bost, Mathias Lessort, Damien Inglis and Marcos Knight – have been starters for the majority of the season and in each of the playoff games so far. | <urn:uuid:70206d13-61dc-48b7-85a8-604b52eb38d8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/finals-matchup-priftis-vs-mitrovic-at-head-coach/ | 2024-04-18T14:41:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.982752 | 637 |
The best hotel for large groups in Montenegro
Hotel Splendid Conference Spa Resort, Bečići bay, Budva, Montenegro
If you are looking for the perfect place with great amenities to host your large incentive group or to hold your event in, for you, your clients and their guests, then euromic Montenegro recommends their pick of best hotels for large groups: the amazing Hotel Splendid Conference and Spa resort.
An incredible property with wonderful accommodation, located right on the seafront, the Budva Hotel Splendid might be close to the city center of Budva, but the hotel premises and services offers a private world for your group – with a private beach, an incredible sea view across the Adriatic Sea and for those of you who’ve earnt it, rooms with a private balcony with a beautiful view down onto the seafront and across Bečići bay.
Wonderful facilities for your group activities
You can arrange group activities in and around the property and their common areas: in one of the several swimming pools (whether the outdoor pools or the incredible indoor pool), on the private beach and even in the spa resort. And there’s a spa centre and fitness center for your guests in their down-time (if you give them any!), complete with hot tubs, sauna and more amenities to reward any of your guests.
Well equipped for events and conferences
If your planned visit is for an event or conference, the property offers elegant facilities and meeting rooms, well equipped with all the services required for the dates you choose, with all the details to make it a huge success taken care of by the hotel’s in-house professional event planning services.
Restaurant and bars to meet your choice of cuisine
Each evening can be rounded off with dinners in one of the three restaurants (including the huge La Bussola restaurant) or four bars – they collectively serve a range of international or local cuisine with wonderful food choices; Hotel Splendid will tailor these to your needs and budget.
The Hotel Splendid Conference Spa Resort offers the room type and accommodation perfect to match whoever you have in your group; the property had 322 standard superior rooms, as well as 17 spacious suites, penthouse suites and a Presidental suite should you require them for your VIP travelers.
Stunning location with activities close by
Located so close to the town of Budva and the medieval Unesco-listed town of Kotor, there are plenty of options for off-site excursions, trips and activities: the lengths of time out and the range of activities on offer can vary depending on budget as well as levels of activity your group is seeking. Even though the Splendid Conference Spa Resort is in a great location to get out and about from, its sea view, private beach, spa, hot tubs, indoor pool, three restaurants, four bars, and other great amenities might me you all stay right where you are though!
More hotels in Montenegro – from Talas Montenegro DMC
euromic Montenegro, Talas Montenegro DMC has many more hotels besides the Splendid Conference Spa Resort to offer with facilities, prices and options to match the budget, details and date you require for your incentive or event (especially if you are able to consider low season). But they do recommend this as their choice of one of the best hotels (if not the best) for large groups in Montenegro.
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Working at heights can be a necessary part of many industries, but it's also one of the riskiest activities. Ensuring safety is paramount when working at height, whether you're a construction worker, window cleaner, or solar panel installer.
To minimise risks and keep yourself and your colleagues safe, here are ten essential tips for working at heights:
Conduct a Risk Assessment: Before starting any task, assess the risks involved. Identify potential hazards, such as unstable surfaces, weather conditions, or equipment issues.
Proper Training: Ensure that all workers have received comprehensive training in working at heights, including how to use safety equipment correctly and emergency procedures.
Use Appropriate Safety Equipment: Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for working at heights, including harnesses, helmets, and non-slip footwear. Inspect your equipment regularly.
Regular Equipment Inspection: Inspect tools, ladders, scaffolding, and other equipment for damage before use. Damaged equipment should be replaced or repaired immediately.
Secure Ladders and Scaffolding: Make sure ladders and scaffolding are stable and correctly positioned. Use stabilizers, outriggers, or other support systems when needed.
Maintain 3-Point Contact: When climbing or descending, always maintain three points of contact (e.g., two feet and one hand) to reduce the risk of falls.
Plan Your Work: Plan your tasks in advance, including your ascent and descent. Avoid rushing and take breaks when needed to prevent fatigue and loss of focus.
Weather Awareness: Stay informed about weather conditions. Strong winds, rain, or snow can significantly impact your safety, so consider postponing work if conditions are hazardous.
Emergency Response Plan: Have an emergency response plan in place and ensure everyone on the team is aware of it. This plan should cover immediate first aid, rescue procedures, and communication protocols.
Regular Safety Meetings: Conduct regular safety meetings to reinforce the importance of working safely at heights. Encourage open discussions about safety concerns and improvements.
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Les Patios du Marais Apartments - Paris apartment hotel France
Les Patios du Marais has family friendly apartments along with studio apartments that are fully equipped with kitchen or kitchenette, dining area, welcome complementary toiletries within the private bathroom, all set within historical buildings and much more, plus they offer a luggage hold, free WiFi and a tranquil patio with greenery, plus some have a private terrace.
Also referred to as Les Patios du Marais Residence you will find that this is a complex of 6 buildings dating from the 1700s and 1800s that have been converted into numerous apartments from studios for 2 people up to large family apartments that can accommodate 6 people.
Les Patios du Marais Apartments Paris courtyard
Situated in the Marais area in the 3rd Arrondissement between the Centre Georges Pompidou and the Place des Vosges, you will find numerous Paris tourist attractions within easy walking distance including a restored medieval tower called Tour Jean Sains Peur along with many museums like the Musee Carnavalet that is dedicated to the history of Paris, plus some unusual things you will possibly come across such as a feature platform at the Arts et Metiers Train station for instance.
Services and Facilities at Les Patios du Marais
The apartments have all been designed with comfort in mind, but still retain original features that add character and include exposed wood beams or original stone walls and each has a different name or theme, so there is something for everyone, although we would like to point out that stairs have to be negotiated, so therefore they are not disabled friendly.
Les Patios du Marais duplex apartments with lounge, dinning and kitchenette areas
Les Patios du Marais apartment en suite bathroom shower cubicle and hand basin
Each apartment has been individually designed with modern comforts including free WiFi, plus bed linen and towels are provided, with the cleaning done prior to your arrival and on departure, although extra cleaning can be arranged for those staying for longer periods for additional charges. Additionally, although as with all hotels in Paris and other accommodation being no smoking, because the building are arranged in such a way, it form a passage and there is a lovely leafy outdoor patio for al fresco dining and for those that still smoke or vape.
Hotel Services and Facilities
- Reception with multilingual staff - Luggage hold - WiFi available throughout the buildings for free - Linen and Towels supplied - Outdoor Patio Garden with seating
Les Patios du Marais apartment kitchenette area with breakfast bar and chairs
Les Patios du Marais standard studio apartment with dining table and kitchenette area
Apartments at Les Patios du Marais
There are various categories of apartments at Les Patios du Marais, which are all fully equipped and can cater from couples through to families of up to 6 people in a tranquil setting with original features such as exposed wood beams or original stone walls. All are soundproofed and range from various categories of studio apartment through to family apartments and come with everything you need for that home from home feel, whether for a couple of nights or couple of months, all designed to provide a relaxing comfortable stay.
Les Patios du Marais standard studio apartment double bed with bedside tables
Apartment Services and Facilities
- Private bathroom with bath or shower and hairdryer - Welcome complementary Toiletries - Free WiFi - Personal safe - Flat screen TV with cable and international channels - Kitchen / Kitchenette fully equipped with hob, fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, crockery and more - Oven and / or Washing machine (in some apartments) - Iron and Ironing board - Lounge area or separate lounge - Dining area - Cot available upon prior request and subject to availability - Terrace with some studios
Les Patios du Marais apartment kitchen equipment including toaster, kettle, coffee machine and microwave
Les Patios du Marais family apartment double bed and bed settee
Les Patios du Marais Location
Les Patios du Marais is located in the chic Marais area with its numerous cafes, restaurants and shopping opportunities along with cobbled streets and historical buildings like an old priory plus one of the original water fountains in Paris called the Fontaine de Paradis.
Additionally, being a city renowned for numerous iconic monuments in Paris, we have listed some of the most popular attractions to show the approximate walking distance from these apartments, although utilising public transport could be another option.
Walking distance to 5 popular attractions
- Eiffel Tower - 5.4 km - Louvre Museum - 1.7 km - Notre Dame Cathedral - 1.7 km - Arc de Triomphe - 5.2 km - Sacre Coeur Basilica - 3.5 km
Les Patios du Marais apartment kitchen with washing machine and lounge area
Les Patios du Marais standard studio double bed with TV, dining table and chairs
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Thesis Statement for Report
Crafting a strong thesis statement for a report is pivotal, ensuring your reader instantly grasps the core focus and purpose of your investigation. Unlike more argumentative contexts, reports often aim to inform or analyze rather than persuade. With the right approach, your thesis can effectively guide your audience through the facts and findings you’ve collated. Dive into these examples, comprehensive writing guide, and pro tips to make your report stand out and deliver its message succinctly.
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A report concise thesis statement summary that presents the main point or central message of a report. It encapsulates the primary purpose, focus, or findings of the investigation, research, or analysis being reported. Unlike thesis statements for persuasive essays, a report thesis often aims to inform rather than argue a point of view. It serves as a roadmap for readers, providing them with a clear understanding of what the report covers.
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A good thesis statement for a report should be clear, specific, and give an overview of the main findings or focus of the report. Here’s an example related to a report on the effects of urbanization on local bird populations:
“After a year-long study, it was observed that urbanization in the Springfield region has led to a 30% decline in native bird populations, with habitat destruction, pollution, and increased human activity identified as the primary causative factors.”
In this example, the statement clearly presents the main findings of the report (the decline in bird populations due to urbanization) and highlights the significant factors contributing to this decline. It provides readers with a snapshot of what to expect in the report without diving into exhaustive details.
100 Thesis Statement Examples for Reports
Report thesis statements concisely encapsulate the primary findings or objective of a report. Serving as the report’s cornerstone, these statements provide readers a snapshot of the content, focusing on the main conclusion or observation. Here are 100 examples tailored for a diverse range of topics:
- The analysis reveals a consistent rise in global temperatures over the past century, pointing to the effects of climate change.
- Surveyed employees express a 45% increase in job satisfaction after the implementation of remote working options.
- Studies on Lake Tahoe’s water quality show a decline in clarity, primarily due to urban runoff and pollutants.
- Historical data illustrates the shift from coal to renewable energy sources in the past two decades in Europe.
- A review of urban parks found they play a crucial role in enhancing city dwellers’ mental well-being.
- Investigation into ABC Corp.’s finances detected discrepancies, suggesting potential internal fraud.
- The declining bee population in North America correlates with increased pesticide use in agricultural regions.
- Research on ancient Egyptian mummies offers insights into medical practices and common diseases of the time.
- Analysis of 20th-century art movements demonstrates a shift from realism to more abstract forms post-WWII.
- The survey on teen screen time suggests a link between prolonged device usage and sleep disturbances.
- Data from Mars rover missions provides compelling evidence of water presence in the planet’s past.
- The audit of XYZ Company’s supply chain reveals dependencies that could pose risks in times of global disruptions.
- Archaeological digs in Greece point towards a previously unknown ancient civilization.
- A review of global literacy rates over the past 50 years indicates significant improvement, with few exceptions.
- The introduction of the electric car has reduced urban air pollution levels by approximately 25% in major cities.
- Research on brain plasticity suggests the adult brain can form new neural pathways post-injury.
- A comparative study of diets worldwide ties the Mediterranean diet to longer life spans.
- Analysis of data breaches in the last decade underscores the importance of multi-factor authentication.
- The examination of coral reefs in the Pacific reveals the damaging effects of sunscreen chemicals on marine life.
- A comprehensive study on global urbanization trends indicates a rapid increase in city populations in Asian countries.
- Data from 100 years of Olympic Games illustrates a consistent improvement in athletic performance metrics.
- Case studies on startups in Silicon Valley reveal that early adaptability is a key success factor.
- An analysis of major river systems shows significant plastic pollution, with microplastics being the primary concern.
- A review of ancient manuscripts from India offers new insights into early mathematical concepts.
- The study on children’s playgrounds in urban areas emphasizes the lack of inclusive designs for differently-abled children.
- Examination of fast-food consumption rates correlates with increased obesity cases in Western countries.
- The research on renewable energy adoption in African countries shows promising growth, especially in solar energy.
- Analysis of global shipping routes emphasizes the strategic importance of the Suez Canal.
- A deep dive into social media trends among seniors indicates a preference for platforms like Facebook over TikTok.
- Investigating e-commerce growth, the last decade recorded a 200% increase in online sales worldwide.
- Historical analysis of Antarctic ice layers provides a timeline of Earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
- A study on digital education tools reveals a significant improvement in student engagement and comprehension.
- Research into traditional herbal remedies in South America has identified potential treatments for modern ailments.
- The assessment of forest cover in the Amazon basin suggests a rapid rate of deforestation in the last 20 years.
- Surveyed consumers express a growing interest in sustainable and ethically produced products.
- Analysis of public transportation systems in European cities points to the efficiency of tram networks.
- The study on global coffee consumption underscores its position as the most popular beverage.
- A review of cybersecurity measures in banking sectors worldwide shows a convergence towards biometric authentication.
- Data from wildlife conservation parks indicates a steady rise in the numbers of previously endangered species.
- A deep dive into AI trends predicts a transformative impact on the healthcare sector within the next decade.
- The study on traditional architectural practices in Japan offers insights into earthquake-resistant designs.
- Examining global fishing practices reveals the overexploitation of certain fish species.
- A comparative analysis of urban green spaces puts Central Park, New York, as a benchmark for biodiversity.
- Research on the impact of music therapy indicates significant benefits for Alzheimer’s patients.
- The study of volcanic activity patterns predicts potential eruptions in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
- Data analysis of online streaming trends shows a decline in traditional television viewership.
- The archaeological examination of the Roman Colosseum provides insights into ancient engineering marvels.
- A review of global nuclear energy trends indicates a shift towards fusion technology.
- A comprehensive study of global dietary habits links increased red meat consumption to health risks.
- Investigation into global internet connectivity shows the digital divide persisting in certain regions.
- Studies on urban air quality in India highlight Delhi as a hotspot for hazardous pollutants.
- The analysis of modern teaching methodologies underscores the importance of experiential learning.
- Research on global plastic recycling practices reveals only a 20% effective recycling rate.
- A study on marine life in the Great Barrier Reef indicates a decline in biodiversity due to bleaching events.
- Examination of global art sales shows a surge in digital art and NFT transactions.
- Data from drone surveillance in African savannahs aids in anti-poaching efforts.
- Investigation into the effects of urban noise pollution links it to increased stress levels.
- The study of ancient trade routes offers insights into early globalization.
- Analysis of global electric grid systems points towards a need for upgraded infrastructure.
- A review of global wine production trends shows a consistent quality improvement with new-age techniques.
- Research on bioluminescent organisms reveals potential applications in medical imaging.
- The study of DNA from ancient bones redefines the timeline of human migration.
- A comprehensive analysis of global freshwater reserves highlights the looming water crisis.
- Research into global digital payment trends predicts a decline in the use of physical currency.
- The assessment of earthquake-prone regions underscores the need for advanced warning systems.
- A study on sleep patterns worldwide reveals a growing trend of sleep deprivation in urban regions.
- The analysis of polar ice melting rates provides alarming data on rising sea levels.
- Research into quantum computing trends suggests a revolution in computational capacities in the coming decade.
- Examination of deep-sea ecosystems reveals unknown species and potential pharmaceutical applications.
- The study of global space missions underscores the international collaboration in exploring Mars.
- A comprehensive review of art therapy techniques highlights its effectiveness in trauma healing.
- Data analysis on global literacy programs shows the impact of digital learning platforms.
- Examination of ancient pottery offers insights into early human settlements and cultures.
- Analysis of migratory bird patterns links climate change to altered routes.
- Research on global food waste indicates that over 30% of produced food is discarded.
- A study on urban architectural designs showcases a trend towards green, sustainable buildings.
- The analysis of the global gaming industry predicts a rise in virtual reality experiences.
- Research on Antarctic wildlife reveals the resilience of species in extreme conditions.
- The study on self-driving car technologies indicates a significant reduction in road accidents.
- Comprehensive analysis of global internet speeds places South Korea at the top.
- Research into global investment trends highlights a rise in sustainable and green investments.
- The study of traditional farming practices offers insights into organic agriculture benefits.
- Analysis of global refugee patterns reveals a growing crisis due to geopolitical conflicts.
- Research on mindfulness practices indicates a decline in stress and anxiety levels.
- The study of global desertification trends underscores the impact of unsustainable farming.
- Examination of asteroid trajectories provides potential candidates for mining operations.
- Data analysis on global book sales indicates a revival of print books over e-books.
- Research into deep learning algorithms predicts a transformative impact on data analysis.
- The study of the human gut biome offers insights into dietary impacts on health.
- Comprehensive analysis of global sports trends showcases a rise in e-sports viewership.
- Examination of traditional culinary practices provides insights into cultural amalgamation.
- Research on global pollution levels indicates alarming levels in the Arctic.
- The study of DNA-editing technologies highlights ethical considerations and potential applications.
- Analysis of ancient rock paintings offers a glimpse into early human rituals and beliefs.
- Research on global urban planning trends underscores the importance of pedestrian-friendly designs.
- The study of Arctic flora and fauna provides data on species adaptation in cold climates.
- Comprehensive analysis of global volcanic activity patterns reveals potential geothermal energy sources.
- Research into global aging patterns indicates a need for revised elderly care systems.
- The study of oceanic currents offers insights into climate regulation and marine life migration.
- Examination of digital art tools indicates a democratization of artistic creation globally.
Thesis Statement Examples for Environment and Conservation Reports
- Examination of Arctic ice layers shows a 40% reduction over the past five decades.
- Studies on urban green spaces suggest they can reduce ambient temperatures by up to 5 degrees.
- Data on global tree planting initiatives show a significant offset in carbon emissions.
- Research on ocean acidification reveals its detrimental impact on shellfish populations.
- Analysis of urban waste management highlights the effectiveness of composting initiatives.
Thesis Statement Examples for Healthcare and Medicine Reports
- Data from clinical trials suggest Drug XYZ can reduce arthritis symptoms by 60%.
- Studies on telemedicine show its potential in reaching underserved communities.
- Analysis of mental health in teenagers links social media use to rising anxiety levels.
- Ongoing research on gene therapy offers potential cures for certain genetic disorders.
- A comparative study on global healthcare systems ranks Canada’s as the most efficient.
Thesis Statement Examples for Technology and Innovation Reports
- Data analysis on global smartphone usage reveals a 20% rise annually.
- Research on quantum computing suggests a breakthrough in the next decade.
- Analysis of AI trends indicates potential economic disruptions in traditional industries.
- Studies on virtual reality highlight its growing use in education and training.
- Recent advancements in battery technology promise to double electric car ranges.
Thesis Statement Examples for Economics and Business Reports
- An assessment of global markets post-pandemic predicts a shift towards e-commerce.
- Studies on sustainable business practices link them to higher customer loyalty.
- Examination of emerging economies places India at the forefront of growth.
- Data on consumer behavior shows a preference for local products amid global uncertainties.
- Research on gig economy trends indicates a rising freelancer workforce.
Thesis Statement Examples for Education Reports
- Studies on digital learning tools show improved retention rates among students.
- Analysis of global literacy programs points to their effectiveness in rural communities.
- Research on childhood education emphasizes the importance of play in cognitive development.
- Examination of university curricula worldwide suggests a move towards interdisciplinary studies.
- Data from student feedback highlights the need for mental health resources on campuses.
Thesis Statement Examples for Travel and Tourism Reports
- A comprehensive review of global tourism trends predicts a surge in eco-tourism.
- Analysis of airline industry data post-pandemic shows a shift towards regional travel.
- Research on popular global destinations places natural reserves at the top.
- Studies on sustainable travel indicate a growing demand for carbon offset options.
- Data on hotel industry trends shows a preference for boutique and personalized experiences.
Thesis Statement Examples for Arts and Culture Reports
- Examination of global music trends indicates a resurgence of vinyl records.
- Analysis of art markets worldwide shows a rise in digital art sales.
- Research on global film industries reveals a shift towards streaming platforms.
- A review of architectural trends worldwide underscores a blend of modern and traditional designs.
- Studies on literary trends highlight the rise of indie authors.
Thesis Statement Examples for Agriculture and Food Reports
- Data on global crop yields suggests a potential food crisis due to changing climates.
- Research on organic farming practices reveals their role in soil health and biodiversity.
- Analysis of global seafood consumption raises concerns over overfishing.
- Studies on GMO crops indicate potential benefits in pest resistance.
- Examination of global beverage trends points to a decline in soda consumption.
Thesis Statement Examples for Sports and Recreation Reports
- Data from the Olympics illustrates improved athletic performance metrics over decades.
- Analysis of e-sports trends indicates its growing popularity among younger demographics.
- Research on youth sports suggests a decline in participation due to increased academic pressures.
- Studies on global sports viewership rank football (soccer) as the most-watched.
- A review of recreational trends among seniors points to a rise in adventure tourism.
Do you need a thesis statement for a report?
Yes, you often do. While a report primarily conveys objective data, statistics, and results, a thesis statement offers clarity and direction. It succinctly defines the main focus or central argument, making the content more accessible and comprehensible. Especially in longer, more complex reports, a specific thesis statement can help streamline the information, guiding readers through the material and emphasizing the primary points or conclusions drawn from the data.
How do you write a thesis statement for a Report? – Step by Step Guide
- Understand the Purpose: Before anything else, understand the primary purpose of your report. Are you explaining findings from an experiment, analyzing data trends, or providing a broad overview of a topic?
- Gather Your Data: Review all the data, statistics, findings, or research that will be included in the report. This ensures your statement is rooted in factual evidence.
- Identify Key Findings: From your data, what are the most significant or striking findings? Highlight these as they might shape your thesis.
- Draft a Preliminary Statement: Using your key findings, draft a preliminary thesis statement. This doesn’t have to be perfect; it’s a starting point.
- Stay Specific and Concise: Your thesis statement should be one to two sentences, offering a clear overview without delving into specifics.
- Avoid Opinionated Language: Remember, reports are typically objective. Avoid using language that indicates personal beliefs or biases.
- Revise and Refine: Once you’ve drafted your statement, revisit it after you’ve written your report to ensure it still aligns. Make any necessary tweaks or refinements.
- Place Appropriately: For most reports, the thesis statement should appear early, usually in the introduction, so readers know what to expect.
Tips for Writing a Report Thesis Statement
- Stay Neutral: Reports are objective, so your thesis statement should reflect that. Avoid subjective or biased language.
- Back it Up: Every claim or assertion you make in your thesis statement should be supported by data or evidence in the report.
- Keep it Focused: Your thesis should narrow down the focus of your report to a specific topic or set of data points. Avoid being too broad.
- Use Clear Language: Your goal is to convey information, so prioritize clarity over complexity. Avoid jargon unless it’s industry-specific and necessary.
- Be Open to Change: As you delve deeper into writing your report, you might find that your original thesis statement no longer fits. Be willing to adapt and change it as needed.
- Seek Feedback: Sometimes, another set of eyes can offer a fresh perspective. Have colleagues or mentors review your thesis statement for clarity and relevance.
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A high-quality website design creates a positive impression of a business and the products or services it offers in the minds of its potential customers. High-quality website design allows potential customers to know the products and services of a business and its relevance to the requirements of its customers.
A high-quality website design communicates to customers the credibility, soundness, and the trustworthiness of its marketing message to create trust in its products and services.
And a high-quality website design is a very cost-effective marketing tool for businesses as it allows its marketing message to reach more potential customers in more markets across various search engine platforms.
Flawless Website Design Is A Vital Part Of A Business’s Complete Digital Marketing Strategy.
An efficient business website design is created through a combination of the right digital marketing strategies through:
•An efficient website development- creating a highly interactive website with interesting content and persuasive call to actions that promotes customer interest in the website’s products or services.
•Search Engine Optimization- creating optimized search engine website relevance by determining and utilizing enhanced search keywords to generate high customer traffic and search rankings across search engines.
•Google Advertising- determining the right keywords that can generate more clicks and that are most likely to be converted into leads to a website.
•Social Media- developing interesting and engaging content and eye-catching imagery on social media platforms to create interest in a business’s products or services on social media platforms and directs them to interact with the business website.
•Email Marketing Strategies- creating automated email messages, announcements, and newsletters to targeted potential customers that are determined and tracked through a variety of analytics.
Basic Factors That Are Used By Website Developers To Create An Efficient Website Design.
•Understanding What The Business Is- website developers must first determine how a business’s products or services meet the requirements of its targeted customers and how it relates to their needs and requirements.
•Determine Target Customers And Markets- website developers must first determine who the target customers of the business are and what potential markets do the business intends to market its products or services.
•Determine How To Efficiently Interact And Present The Business To Potential Customers- Website developers must first determine how best to present a business’s products or services across various search engine platforms to generate possible sales. Will the business reach and interact with customers through email or various social and marketing media platforms? What will be the most efficient method of marketing communication to reach potential customers?
These three basic factors must first be determined before any in-depth website design is planned and implemented.
When A Website Design Is Considered, Five Basic Considerations Are Followed.
•Easy And Efficient Website Navigation- an efficient website design must be easy to browse through and easy to navigate in with optimized links that efficiently direct any potential customers within the business website to the products or services they are most interested in.
•Eye-Catching Logos And Branding- a web design using an impressive logo and market branding allows businesses to stand out and makes the business easily remembered by potential customers in their online searches.
•Distinct Website Colors- by utilizing distinct colors on website designs, the business stands out and grabs the attention of potential customers to the products and services on the website. Distinct colors also make any business website easily recalled during customer searches.
•Use Of Noteworthy Images- an interesting website design must include images that are unique to the business and create interest in potential customers to its products or services.
•Distinctiveness- a website design must be unique to the business and allows it to stand out among similar websites with comparable products or services on various search engines.
A Website Design Must Encourage Customer Interaction And Induces Customers To Know More About The Business.
By designing easy to navigate and efficient interfaces with highly interactive links that entice potential customers to learn more from the website, and with an up-to-date market relevant products and services marketing message, the right website design can easily generate possible sales on the products or services of any business.
Using website links that efficiently guide customers throughout a business website and a user-friendly interface for easy navigation, good website design can efficiently present their products or services without their customers going through countless irrelevant links that can make potential customers lose interest in the website.
The Following Features Are Commonly Realized On A Well-Thought-Out And User-Friendly Website Design.
•An eye-catching logo or brand image that can easily be recalled by potential customers when they browse through various search engines and marketing websites.
•Easy navigation within the website on various devices including mobile platforms with interfaces and content that encourages potential customers to know more about the website’s products or services.
•Straightforward links and accurate website content.
•Fast website performance with call-to-action that encourages potential customers.
The right website design allows business websites to gain high search rankings and customer clicks across various search engine platforms that reach more potential customers and open up more potential markets through highly creative search engine strategies.
The right website design involves creating and designing highly optimized search engine relevance for:
•Social Media Marketing
•Search Engine Optimization Strategies
What Does The Right Website Design Do For Businesses?
The right website design assures maximum online exposure for businesses across a variety of search engine platforms and social media sites. The right website design can create the right website content with flawless marketing message delivery to potential customers. The right website design also ensures that business websites are fully integrated across various search engines and generate high search clicks and search rankings so that its marketing message stands out and catches potential customer attention and generate sales.
The right website design can create for businesses an online marketing presence that is distinct to a particular business with a unique website content that can create interest among potential customers. The right website design can direct a business’s marketing message to its targeted customers by creating fascinating content that will draw them to the business website and increase its search hits and online traffic to create increased interest in its products or services. | <urn:uuid:9d6dd81e-d822-467c-860e-fe7836199c3d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.excusemeforliving.net/high-quality-website-design-can-be-significant-in-the-life-of-businesses/ | 2024-04-18T13:42:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.92315 | 1,239 |
Bitrate is the measure of data being processed or transmitted over a specific period of time. It is usually expressed in bits per second (bps) or kilobits per second (kbps) although higher rates may be measured in megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps)
Depending on context, bitrate can refer to multiple things including:
Digital Audio/Video: For multimedia, bitrate is the amount of data used in encoding a second of audio or video content. Higher bitrates result in improved quality for video and audio but require more bandwidth.
Data Transmission: In networking, bitrate refers to the data’s speed while transmitted over a network. It is critical in determining how quickly data is sent and received and higher bitrates allow for faster transfer rates of data.
Storage: Bitrate Is used to measure the speed data is written and read from storage devices such as hard drives. Faster bitrates provide quicker access to data.
Digital Communications: Bitrate is the rate at which bits are sent and received over communication channels. It is fundamental in assessing the performance and capacity of communication links. Higher video quality is associated with higher bitrates but may require a faster and more stable internet connection.
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