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Hawaiian Vacation Rental Home Features a Natural Waterfall
Such was the case when we spent a night at The Falls at Reed’s Island, a vacation rental home in Hilo, on Hawaii, the Big Island.
This Hawaiian vacation rental home sleeps six, so we invited friends also staying on the Island to come spend a night with us. While the guys were unloading the luggage from the trunks of our cars, we saw our three wives literally running out the door and screaming, “you’re not going to believe this”, they cried, “drop the luggage and come look!”
Clearly sensing the urgency in their voices, we did as we were told, and went into the house to witness the most remarkable sight we’ve ever seen from a private home. This vacation rental home has its own private, mammoth waterfall in the backyard!
This waterfall was photographed from the backyard of this Hawaiian Vacation Rental Home!
It’s no exaggeration when I say that we all ran around in complete unbelief for nearly 45 minutes. Every single bedroom had the most remarkable view. Every room in the house was privy to the sounds of the crashing waterfall, and we all felt as though we were actually witnessing a little piece of Eden.
Even though the house was in the city of Hilo, and only a mile from the ocean, the house was situated on the very tip of a private island with sheer tropical cliffs completely engulfing the property. To help give you a little perspective, that waterfall is over two-stories high!
The other remarkable thing, in our view, is this world-class property is very fairly priced. We give The Falls at Reeds Island our very highest recommendation.
Disclosure: our remarkable stay was provided by the very kind owners of The Falls at Reed’s Island. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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By: Fawzan Amer
Relationships are complicated, toxic, and a messy subject… Ending them isn’t easy, but bad breakups make for greater song lyrics with animosity geared toward them. Much to the Orlando Magic’s gamble, Markelle Fultz has leaped into a time machine, erupting his play back to his glory days at the University of Washington. Those college highlights that propelled him to be the consensus number one overall pick in the 2017 draft have fruitioned beyond belief, casting a bright light on Orlando’s future, putting the NBA on watch as their “rebuild” revolves into a door leading to contention. That Fultz, however, had disappeared as soon as he entered the NBA. A mysterious shoulder injury plagued his shot, limiting him to only 33 regular-season games in his first two seasons, eventually ending his stint in Philadelphia leading to a trade to Orlando.
Despite the media and the general public as a whole writing off Markelle Fultz due to an injury-riddled career and busted atrocity, that tide seems to be shifting as his two-way brilliance on the court has earned himself and the Orlando Magic a decent amount of buzz amidst a six-game winning streak after returning from missing the first 21 games of the Orlando Magic season with a fractured toe injury. In his 21-game absence to start the season, the Magic quickly dwindled down the rankings, rapidly drowning in quicksand with an overall record of 5-16 without Markelle Fultz. Without true point guard play to keep them afloat, Orlando's offense lacked cohesiveness, continuity, and rhythm, posting a mere 110.4 offensive rating (the 24th worst in the NBA). The offense looked suffocated and fragmented due to a heavy number of ball-dominant players predetermining shots and a lack of ball movement creating havoc on the offensive side of the floor, causing complete disarray.
The return of Fultz has been a game-changer and much-needed breath of fresh air for Orlando’s backcourt, particularly with multiple guards (Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony out as well), injecting dynamic ball-handling into an offense that has leaned extremely heavily on their talented frontcourt thus far. Markelle’s offensive attack is built around his ability to get to and make plays at the rim from a perimeter standstill. He can get both feet in the paint seemingly whenever he wants. His shot creation is extremely methodical, built on playing with pace and craftiness to break down opposing defenders in his path. Fultz’s usage of hesitations and changes in speed keep defenders on their toes at all times. His use of length continues to be masterful, carving out driving angles with calculated spin moves in any direction leading to him ranking in the 85.9 percentile in scoring efficiency in isolations this year (Only 20 players hold higher percentiles), Excelling in isolations despite lacking the vertical threat as a point guard is difficult, however, a product of Fultz’s finishing is complementary to him staying low to the ground, making great use of his length with high arcing scoops, finger rolls and other crafty layups where his phenomenal touch around the glass and in isolation are on full display.
Markelle, playing the role of the primary creator who creates a large majority of offensive advantages, has opened lanes for himself, allowing him to attack downhill. His strong handle aids him in getting deep within the teeth of the defense at a high rate shooting 61.5 percent at the rim through 13 games, which would have ranked in the 98th percentile among combo guards last season. His 35 percent rim frequency placed him in the 78th percentile last season, primarily due to his insane set of breaks that allow him to create more separation down low. Fultz's dynamic ability allows him to play as a traditional on-ball shot creator, which has been huge for Orlando's offensive versatility. Averaging 11.5 drives per game, he's attempting 4.7 on a nightly basis converting them into 4.5 points per game on a 42.6 percent shooting clip.
While Fultz does most of his damage at the rim, his touch and feel around the glass opens up other offensive options, such as his elite mid-range scoring. To start this season, he's not only going to but converting a large chunk of his scoring, adding more versatility to his shot creation, essentially making him a nightmare to guard by opposing defenders. Only 17 guards in the NBA attempt more field goals from the mid-range hashmark (2.9 attempts per game). His smooth pull-up motion allows him to flow into jumpers right off the drive, where he leverages the threat of his interior game by pulling back and shooting 37.1 percent on midranges in 13 games this season. He’s not only hitting 45.5 percent of his pull-up 2s (15-33), but he’s been extremely reliable with his array of floaters and push shots, one of the reasons he’s shooting 55 percent between five and nine feet from the basket. In these spots, he also draws a decent amount of fouls... Getting opponents off of their feet and drawing contact. The way Fultz has shaped his game to pair his interior game with his mid-range threat is unequivocally flawless.
Markelle made it clear he wanted to unlock his passing skill set as much as possible, creating a movement-heavy offense centered in transition. As a result of his mid-range arsenal and interior threat, teams are forced to send extra help pre-rotation and play ultra-aggressive coverages. This has opened up opportunities for him as a true point guard playmaker. His ability to get deep into the paint forces extra attention as well. Fultz has passed on 46 percent of his drives (5.3 times per game) averaging 1.6 assists on those passes.
The primary beneficiary of Fultz driving passing kicks has been rookie sensation, Paolo Banchero and second year Franz Wagner. Banchero attempts 1.8 attempts from beyond the arc connecting on 39.1 percent of his threes assisted by Markelle Fultz. Zooming out, without Fultz on the floor, Banchero has shot the ball from beyond at 33.3% on catch and shoot threes (1.9 per game) ). With Fultz, Paolo has shot 41.2% on catch and shots from deep (2.6 per game). Franz Wagner has also seen a comparative advantage with a facilitator to help him create, without Fultz, Wagner shot 38.2% on catch and shoot threes (1.6 per game) With Markelle, that number has gone up drastically to 45.2% on catch and shoot threes from beyond the arc (3.2 per game) Fultz's presence alone has allowed wings such as Franz and Paolo to play off the catch and move the ball against a scrambling defense to hunt for easier opportunities. This domino effect has played a vital role in freeing up multiple players all over the court; Fultz feels over helps out extremely well, making high leverage finds across the court.
In pick and rolls, his threat of penetration forces bigs into higher positions creating quick hitters on downhill advantages. He often places passes early with quick shovels or underhand bounces. His feel for interior finds is manifested by the leverage threat of his finishing, laying it down, or dumping it off to cutters or teammates in the dunker's spot despite not having his ultimate paint presence Wendell Carter Jr this season due to an ankle injury. Fultz’s talent, however, has ascended Moritz Wagner into that role, comfortably conveying himself as that “above the rim threat” averaging 10.9 passes per game from Markelle. Moritz Wagner finishes passes from him at a 51.4 percent rate and just shy of 60 percent from 2 point range (59.3 percent)
A staple for Orlando's offense with Markelle on the floor has been using him as a passer for off-ball sets. Having both a point guard and center who can initiate actions and make quality decisions adds a ton of versatility to Orlando's scheme. Orlando's usage of three-man sets offensively with Fultz as the initiator has supplemented his AST% checking in at 27.6 percent with a 26.3 AST ratio. Since December 5th, Fultz's cerebral playmaking has generated 13.8 assisted points created, but the primary ball handling from a true point guard has also aided in Orlando's turnover ratio, net rating, and offensive rating skyrocketing from league-worst to league bests.
Since Dec 5th;
Offensive Rating: 114.1 (12th)
Net Rating: 5.1 (6th)
TOV%: 14.3% (12th)
The Magic have faced continuous trials and tribulations without Markelle Fultz. Throughout that extended duration, his presence has been felt immensely on the perimeter to space the floor and make heavy use of pick and rolls in attempts to generate offense and, more importantly, beyond-the-arc shooting. Since entering the league, he's shown to be an elite space creator, similar to how he creates quality looks on mid-ranges. That space he facilitates has played dividends in the 13 games played this season. The Magic have surged to #13 in 3P% (36.4 percent). Mo Bamba has come alive in his time with Fultz to boost the 3P%, shooting 66.7 percent from deep when the passes are initiated by Markelle. Six players shoot the ball 40 percent or better when assisted by Fultz (Bamba, Harris, Anthony, Franz, Bol, and Ross). Without Fultz, the Orlando Magic have drained 33.9 percent of their threes... That would be good enough for 26th in the NBA in the same 13-game stretch. Perimeter shooting from the frontcourt still comes at a premium, but this new approach to offense revitalizes spacing via quick decisions and connecting with teammates making good cuts if the primary goal is to have a team-executed offensive game plan that prioritizes off-ball movement on the wings.
Markelle's efficiency as a pull-up three-point shooter, however, is all over the place, sometimes looking like an average outside shooter but also going on stretches where he's failing to connect on any; unfortunately for Fultz, he has been a victim in the midst of one of those ugly stretches connecting on only 20 percent of pull up shots from deep. What is consistent, however, is his 3-point shooting off the catch. This season alone, he's hit 54.5 percent of these looks utilizing off-the-screen versatility.
He poses a tough cover away from the ball because although he's a threat to knock down the shot, the alternative might be worse for opposing defenders. Any attempt to help off him and recover with a closeout will probably be obliterating, and you're back to square one. Him in the paint or a mid-range jumper making a play. This skill set bodes well with how he can slot next to other ball handlers or creators (Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero) without diminishing returns. In comparison, he can take on an increased load and serve as a legitimate lead playmaker.
What Fultz has done on the defensive end of the floor has been just as vital to the dominance of this Magic squad. He impacts the game in a variety of ways; he excels at guarding faster point guards due to his explosion has made him a tantalizing player Mosley likes to gadget off of. His long strides and shiftiness to press up into guards’ faces and be a disruptive defensive presence has helped him average 2.1 deflections per game and has tallied 1.2 steals per game (tied for 26th best). He’s a non-stop energy player who seems to have mastered hustle, length, and anticipation and is always on the prowl to get his team the ball back to create more scoring opportunities. Fultz averages 0.5 offensive loose balls recovered (4th most in the NBA) and 1.2 loose balls per game (tied for most), which has paved the way for the undermanned Magic befuddled with injuries averaging the 19th most points per game with him.
In Mosley's scheme, he plays the role of a chaotic defensive presence, freely roaming the court to wreak havoc all over the floor. His cerebralness keeps him engaged on the ball, stealing 0.7 defensive loose balls away (behind only OG Anunoby), always making an attempt to get involved, and relying on his instincts to recognize dual threats and turn them away.
His lengthy wingspan allows him to cover tons of space while his lightning-quick hands make plays on the ball. Away from the ball, defense encompasses his ability to constantly jump lanes and clog up passing lanes and angles, resulting in turned-away drives and tagging rollers and cutters near the nail. This also gives Markelle switchability, where he can match up with bigger players and offer resistance toward the basket.
The ability to perpetuate his footing while exhibiting his impressive footwork to distort defenses with his dribble penetrations as an interior rim threat to the basket, and adding to his bag of tricks a consistent mid-range jumper, adds to the breakout we are witnessing in Orlando. On defense, he is a fearsome menace looking to swipe and deflect any ball in his direction with proficiency. He has all the necessary tools to become a valuable elite point guard and more if he continues to develop at his current trajectory. It's much more advantageous to have a point guard who can facilitate the offense and have reliable skills offensively and defensively to keep things flowing on both ends of the floor. The Orlando Magic are 8-4 in the month of December, largely in part to Markelle Fultz changing the tide. As the chemistry continues to develop and players keep returning, it isn't far-fetched that this talented team filled with skillful players on both ends, led by true point guard Fultz finds themselves tinkering in the midst of the playoffs for the first time since the Nikola Vucevic era.
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Society has taught us to be consumers. One can get credit without having a job. One can buy a car, furniture or clothes with no money down. But none of these items has lasting value.
Once a car is driven off the lot, the clothes are worn or the furniture is used, they have lost some of their value, and it will never be regained. Even if they mean something to the owner, they have no economic value, and they are certainly no longer worth what was paid for them.
We are taught to live off of 120 percent of what we make. Yes, spend all that you have and borrow the rest from a credit card or loan company at high interest rates. Ordinary working people are in debt. Our government is in debt. This is why Congress had no problem recently raising the debt ceiling to continue paying for a war that many feel is unjust.
Power and wealth come from investing in sustainable goods — that is land, property, houses, money in the bank and a good education for all.
We first have to teach some common sense that leads to practical economics and education. A rich, reasonably honest man once told me if a young person would save/invest at least 10 percent, give away 10 percent and live off of no more than 80 percent, then he or she could die a rich person. John D. Rockefeller, one of the richest men in U.S. history, once said the same thing.
That means that one has to buy a house, not rent an apartment. When we drive a car it need not necessarily be the newest, most prestigious one. We must wear clothes that we can afford to pay for now, which may not be the top-of-the-line designer clothes.
Let me suggest some things that may be helpful. First, if you don't have one, go open a savings account now. Start with 1 percent of your net income on a regular basis. Don't hand me that fixed-income jive. Income is income. If you hit the lottery, get child support or get a tax refund, that is income. If you are already saving, go up 1 percent from where you are until you reach 10 percent. Open an account for a child, grandchild, niece or nephew and teach them how to save.
Give away 10 percent. Make sure that some of it is used for justice causes. Many "charitable causes" can be rip-offs, including some churches. We must see that our giving is not in vain and that it benefits others.
Invest in your own education and in the education of others. Enroll in a class that will move you toward something worthwhile. Work toward a degree or certificate. Volunteer in a public school near you. Adopt a child to work with on a regular basis. If you own a house or land and plan to sell it, make sure that it benefits the poor as well as yourself.
Do you go for the top dollar, or do you benefit and help others benefit who are in need of a helping hand? We must move forward while helping others to do the same.
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As an a journalist who is willfully dishonest in his
immigration reporting be an exemplary citizen in every other aspect of his
Can a professional flout his
own trade’s ethical code yet remain an otherwise reliable member of society?
Look at it this way: If you
knew that a certain stockbroker consistently churned his accounts, would you be
likely to enter into a business partnership with him?
The same alarm bells that go
off with shady stockbrokers should also sound when evaluating the character of
journalists who refuse to write with fairness and balance about immigration.
My questions have intrigued
me since 2000 when I began the Media Standards Project for NumbersUSA.Com
For the last five years I
have continued, carrying the VDARE.COM banner, to scrutinize the media.
Since launching the MSP
program, I have regularly spoken with reporters and editors of major daily
newspapers and read countless immigration stories and opinions.
Despite engaging in dozens
of conversations and analyzing thousands of words, my query about their
character remains with me. I can’t yet give a conclusive answer.
But interesting trends have
In 2005, VDARE.COM wrote
extensively about former
Sacramento Bee columnist and immigration
enthusiast Diana Griego Erwin and her senior editor and chief enabler Rick
From my prior years MSP
work, I knew both Griego Erwin and her boss Rodriguez as devious and deceitful.
an exhaustive independent investigation into a large body of her columns, it
discovered that Griego Erwin fabricated dozens of sources. Her career was built
Knowing that, would you buy
Griego Erwin’s used car?
Now another cunning
pro-immigration columnist stands exposed as double-dealing.
Los Angeles Times
’ Michael Hiltzik, winner of the second annual VDARE.COM
“Worst Immigration Coverage” award, had his “Golden State” column and blog of
the same name suspended several months ago for what the
…Items on the paper’s website, and on other websites, under
names other than his own. That is a violation of
The Times ethics
guidelines, which requires editors and reporters to identify themselves when
dealing with the public. The policy applies to both the print and online
editions of the newspaper.
The Times is investigating the postings.
Hiltzik’s AKA postings were
harshly critical of those who disagree with him and supportive of his own
In a twenty-year journalism
career, I have never considered taking pot shots at my adversaries or writing
my own fan mail under a disguised name.
But I’m not surprised that
Always unfair in his
immigration comments, Hiltzik—who is still employed by the Times in a sports
department make-work position—is entitled to his opinions. But as James Fulford
has written about other journalists, Hiltzik is not entitled to his own
And “facts” of his own invention are exactly what Hiltzik
drew upon when he wrote about immigration.
Of many examples to chose
from, I’ll point you to Hiltzik’s
But as Hiltzik and every
Hiltzik isn’t stupid. He’s a
graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism and
Knowing about Hiltzik what
you now know, would you lend him money?
Bad enough that Griego
Erwin, Hiltzik and numerous others are hypocritical journalists.
But must they be
They, not us, are the ones who post on their websites how
dedicated they are to the truth and telling both sides of every story no matter
how distasteful one argument may be to them personally.
The Society of Professional
Journalists, the American Society of Newspaper Editors, the Columbia School of
Journalism, Gannett, the Organization of News Ombudsmen and AP are but a few
among many who beat their breasts about journalistic integrity.
If only they practiced it.
(For a comprehensive list of
all the ethical codes of journalism societies and newspapers, go here.)
In my ongoing travels among
the MSM, I continually hear one thing:
“Your VDARE.COM perspective
is interesting. But we can’t give it much credence because you have an agenda.”
To which I answer:
“Yes, we have an agenda. So
do you. The difference is we are entitled to ours and you, by your own
admission, are not. And we promote our bias (for immigration reform) up front
and honestly. You claim the high road but do not travel it.”
Here’s what I mean.
Peter Brimelow, in his
VDARE.COM is not a
full-service webzine. We focus on immigration and the National Question because
we believe they are no longer covered in the establishment media, liberal or
“conservative”. Generally, we think that revenge is a dish best eaten cold. But
we don’t intend to get into the foreign policy debate—except to say that we
favor as much American victory as possible.
We are here to point out
that, unlike chasing alleged terrorist leaders around
That’s what VDARE.COM
is about. We practice what we preach.
I can say without fear of
contradiction that readers can have faith that the VDARE.COM contributors will
continue to do exactly what Peter has outlined above.
And—good news—should any of
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Top Ten Hardest NES Games
One of the best but frustrating games on NES, not as hard as Silver Surfer, but a little more frustrating. Some people may ask what's the difference. Difference being that, hard includes the first level (Battletoads first level was pretty easy), but frustrating means the overall gameplay, where in Battletoads it can't get any tougher. Silver Surfer on the other hand, is rather sluggish (even though I never got past the first stage).
The best combinations of a variety of game-play and difficulty beyond belief.
Most satisfying game EVER when you beat it!
Super hard game. Two hits and you die. Swarms of enemies coming from all different directions. Your weapons are laughably under-powered and can only fire horizontally. Enemies spawn underneath you when you are in mid air, leaving you no chance to survive. Don't forget the ultimate insult when you finally beat the game. You have to play the whole thing AGAIN at an even HIGHER difficulty level.
This should be #1. I've played and beat 95% of the games on this list. This one was by far the hardest to beat. They set it up to wherever you jump you die, and many are blind jumps. Doesn't help having only 3 lives.
Most all these games took me a couple days to a week to beat. This one... months.
I didn't play all the game here but too me this game is hard a lot harder then Gauntlet, I've only been able to beat it on an emulator and I use a lot of save state/load state. To me it's a battle between this game and Battletoad. And I beat ghost and goblins but not Bayou Billy I don't know that game
This game demands complete perfection. Should be higher ranked. You die once and you lose your upgrades which makes the game substantially more difficult and much less fun. I actually like this game...
I only played this a few times, but it was extremely frustrating. The slightest touch from anything will kill you, so you have to be super precise with your movements.
This game is definitely the most difficult of the Mega Man games. You need to battle the enemies in a specific order. Many of the bosses are super tough. I also hated those blocks that appeared and disappeared in a specific pattern, forcing you to memorize the pattern in order to advance. Very frustrating game.
Not that hard... at all... an easy win for me. But this is a very good game it's my first NES game which is now my favorite console, and the games a lot of fun the best MM game and I've played all of em
This is a troll game from years before troll games were a thing. No wonder Nintendo of America refused to release it
The first screen is soul crushing. 3(4? ) perfectly timed highly precise movements where instant death and repeat will be your frustrating learning curve. VERY different from the skill building starting tutorials of modern games.
steep learning curve, but even when you get the hang of combat, the most frustrating thing is being returned to the start every time you die which will happen MANY times going through death mountain on your way to the great palace!
Cryptic and some pretty hard bosses/sections. Not Ikari Warriors insane not even Battle toads hard not as hard as Snake Rattle N Roll either. But still very hard harder than most in the top 10 list here
You get knocked back when getting hit, in the early potion it's okay, but as it progresses it gets easier to get hit, and it's a lot harder, and more time consuming. Certain enemies are hard to avoid like Hunchbacks. Not the hardest of all time, but it's one of them.
May seem easy at first, but gradually gets harder as the game goes on. Mike Tyson is known to be one of the hardest video game bosses, and even Mike Tyson himself can't beat him.
I don't recommend trying to beat the game on a classic Nintendo. But I do recommend playing it on a Wii or Emulator. It's not hard, just pretty long.
This game has to be #1 in this list. How battletoads is in #1 in this list already? Cruddy Mario Ragers 3 should be on this list number! Which is number one!
This game is unbelievably frustratingly hard!
Do you know how hard this game is? You only start with 3 lives. Get killed all 3 and you start all over among the 8 worlds. What's worse is that each world gets 10 percent harder, by adding more enemies and obstacles from the precious levels. Luckily only the boss fights are super easy
This game is so hard to beat. I've popped it into my NES and couldn't get past the first screen as soon as I turned the game on the sound OOFFF came through my T.V. speakers and Ali-A started screaming cringe in my ears. I had to turn it off immediately to prevent myself from corrupting into a empty lifeless shell of something that has been ripped of creativity This game, is SO hard.
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What are Seasonal Flowers?
As a flower farmer, it has taken me years of trial and error, observation, and perseverance to understand what flowers can be grown in the Rogue and Applegate Valleys of Southern Oregon, and when they can be grown. “Seasonal flowers” is a term that refers to the window of time when a flower naturally blooms in a given locale. Sometimes that window can be extended with artificial climate controls, and these controls have varying degrees of environmental impact. For example, I choose to grow some of my flowers in unheated greenhouses or low-tunnels (a short, temporary greenhouse). But, because I am committed to sustainable farming methods, I don’t use additional fossil fuels to heat or cool my greenhouses to make the “season” of a flower start earlier or last longer.
PHOTO: Ann Nguyen
Also, “seasonal flowers” is a term that has emerged in contrast to what’s available in the global flower marketplace. That’s because flowers, for most people, are purchased from grocery stores, florists and on-line distributors relying on the global flower trade. Because the global flower trade involves flowers grown in all kinds of climates across the world, consumers in the U.S. can obtain, for example, roses and peonies in the Winter and chrysanthemums in July. The convenience of flowers out-of-season comes at a cost though--in South America, Africa, the Middle East, and other far-off regions of the world, flowers are grown by low-paid farmers and doused with chemicals banned in the United States. In fact, in the United States, over 80% of the flowers sold come from outside our country.
However, this doesn’t have to be the case. For brides and floral designers who care about where their flowers come from, they’re in luck. There is currently a renaissance underway amongst American Cut-Flower Growers—under the banner of #slowflowers, a plethora of small farms across the U.S. is emerging with a focus on growing high-quality, impressively diverse seasonal flowers. Here in Southern Oregon, there are around 10 flower farms of varying size that provide flowers to their clients from March through October.
Wedding Favorites by Season in Southern Oregon
March to May ~
Spring in the Rogue and Applegate Valleys gives way to some of our most exquisite focal flowers all year: anemones, tulips, ranunculus, daffodils, lilacs, and Iceland poppies are at the top of the list. Some noteworthy supporting flowers include hellebores, foxgloves, campanulas, and sweet peas. Also, flowering branches like dogwoods, quince, and spireae bloom this time of year.
Mid-May to June ~
This period of time marks the transition from cool-season flowering perennials dominating the spotlight to the time of year when heat loving annual flowers are the show-stoppers. Garden roses, lilies and peonies are the darlings of this period. Some examples of secondary flowers of import include stock, scabiosa, and snapdragons.
The long stretch of our high heat months brings an incredible diversity of flowers and foliage. The most notable focal flower of this period is that queen of Summer—the dahlia. Some other popular flowers for brides include zinnias, sunflowers, lysianthus and china asters. When the weather begins to cool again in September, the garden roses flush a second time. At the end of the season, magnificent chrysanthemums come into bloom.
At my farm I grow well over 100 different types of flowers and foliage throughout the year, so the above list is, by no means, exhaustive. The abundance of blooms is totally inspiring! I revel in the colors and textures, and feel motivated to create wildly beautiful bouquets and design floral installations that express a flowing, organic aesthetic. Brides and designers can purchase DIY buckets directly from my farm and have their own fun with local, seasonal blooms. There are flowers available in Southern Oregon most of the year to match any wedding color palette or theme. Even in the off-season, wedding planners can obtain locally-grown dried flowers to incorporate into their floral designs. So, with a little advanced planning, you too can design (or hire a professional to design) your wedding flowers to reflect the natural beauty of our bioregion by sourcing your flowers from a local farm. | <urn:uuid:e9bc8808-f78c-4569-a6f7-dcac606e1145> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.theweddingscollective.com/single-post/2019/03/30/what-are-seasonal-flowers | 2024-04-13T22:52:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.938354 | 948 |
Chalk paint is a versatile and popular option for furniture and home decor projects. It can be used to create a vintage or rustic look, as well as modern and chic styles. Making your own chalk paint is easy and can be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing pre-made options. In this article, we will guide you through the process of making chalk paint.
- 1 cup of latex paint (in any color you prefer)
- 1/4 cup of Plaster of Paris
- 1/4 cup of water
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Stirring stick or whisk
- Sealable container
Step 1: Choose your paint color
Select the color of latex paint that you want to use for your project. You can purchase any brand and quality of latex paint, as long as it is water-based.
Step 2: Mix Plaster of Paris and water
In a mixing bowl, add 1/4 cup of Plaster of Paris and 1/4 cup of water. Stir the mixture until it is smooth and free of lumps. Make sure to use a container that is large enough to accommodate the volume of the mixture.
Step 3: Add the Plaster of Paris mixture to the paint
Pour the Plaster of Paris mixture into the paint and stir thoroughly until it is well blended. Make sure there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth. You can use a whisk or stirring stick to help ensure a smooth consistency.
Step 4: Mix until thickened
After mixing the Plaster of Paris mixture with the paint, the paint will start to thicken. Stir the mixture thoroughly until it is smooth and reaches the desired consistency.
Step 5: Store the paint
Transfer the chalk paint to a sealable container for storage. Make sure the container is tightly sealed to prevent the paint from drying out.
Your chalk paint is now ready to use! You can use it to paint furniture, walls, and any other surfaces you want to give a chalky, matte finish. Keep in mind that this paint is thicker than regular paint and may require more coats for full coverage.
Tips and Tricks:
- Experiment with different paint colors and ratios of Plaster of Paris and water to achieve your desired consistency and texture.
- Sand your surface lightly before painting to ensure the paint adheres properly.
- Consider using a wax or sealant over the chalk paint to protect the finish and improve durability.
Making chalk paint is easy and can be a fun way to create unique and beautiful pieces for your home. By following these simple steps, you can make your own chalk paint and transform your furniture and home decor into something beautiful and unique. | <urn:uuid:294fecc0-f764-4cd0-80fe-9f6a67826b86> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2023/04/make-your-own-chalk-paint-at-home/ | 2024-04-13T22:37:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.932008 | 554 |
As far as collaborations go, it doesn’t get much better than Barbour and White Mountaineering. Barbour, the storied British clothier known for its rugged outerwear, is no stranger to partnerships (see Adidas, Norton & Sons, Sophnet, etc.), but in pairing with Tokyo’s White Mountaineering, there appears to be a return to the kind of chemistry not seen since Barbour’s relationship with Tokihito Yoshida of To Ki To. It’s not surprising. Designer Yosuke Aizawa of White Mountaineering has a contemporary, technical design sensibility, and like Yoshida, is interested in outdoor and heritage fashion. In dropping their sophomore capsule collection, the highlight of which are waxed, pocketed jackets, the two brands unite to pack one heck of a punch. Click the images for larger views. | <urn:uuid:f1b2e08b-7f0a-4043-a787-b74e0072117a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.thingsiscool.com/2015/08/barbour-x-white-mountaineering-fw-2015.html | 2024-04-13T21:53:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.946178 | 179 |
GM was founded in the year 2002 and has redefined switch manufacturing in India. GM believes in constant innovation and is market leader in switches and other electrical home accessories. GM’s innovations are the result of a strong R&D team, further complimented by an equally dedicated and capable product design team. State-of-the- art manufacturing facilities spread across the country ensure international quality of each and every product that carries the GM logo. GM currently makes the best touch switches touch technology in India. These switches are mainly for lighting and drape controls, designed to be a part of a larger Home Automation System.
KNX partners offer an endless and unique range of products, be it sensors & controls for light, blinds, ventilation, heating, thermostats, camera’s, you name it. This allows you to create your own unique smart home that answers your needs perfectly. Your KNX installer can support you with creating the home you want.
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It’s possible you all know about this, but just in case….
I asked at my local hardware store what would be a good light bulb to use in my workroom, to supplement my area-specific lamps. Today I noticed that exposed fabrics and projects have faded. There’s no exposure to sun, so I can only conclude that the high temperature light bulb, which I was advised to use as it simulates natural light, is the cause. Such fading had never occurred unti I installed the bulb only a few months ago. | <urn:uuid:45381eaf-c644-45aa-983f-80d200447a1b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.threadsmagazine.com/forum/daylight-bulbs-fading | 2024-04-13T22:16:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.974595 | 112 |
How to Rock Any Nature Trip, According to Nat Geo Safari Guides
It looked as if a football coach had drawn his team’s next play, wild and scribbled in red marker, on the white sheet of paper in my hand. Huge circles lined the top of the page, with arrows going down and across to smaller and smaller circles on the bottom. This wasn’t a football diagram, and the sheet wasn’t given to me by a coach -- but rather by a doctor in Midtown Manhattan, who, I was shocked to learn, was making a diagram for what to do if I got diarrhea on my trip to Kenya’s Maasai Mara game reserve… what to do if I got explosive diarrhea… and most importantly, how to tell if that diarrhea meant I had malaria.
My first lesson about going on safari, thus, was that you’re absolutely a part of nature, whether you want to be or not.
Luckily for me, I didn’t get diarrhea (or malaria!), but I did get to experience the overwhelming power of nature -- seriously, a termite mound made me cry -- while being taught the ins and outs of Kenya’s animal kingdom by the experts from Nat Geo WILD’s Safari Live. Streaming twice daily and with occasional full TV episodes, Safari Live brings African safaris into living rooms and classrooms around the world thanks to several of the most knowledgeable safari guides on the planet. Over the course of my own trip, I picked their brains on how to have the best safari ever, whether you’re in Africa or just heading out to your nearest woods.
Research, research, research...
“People often show up with an idea of what they think their safari experience should be like, which hurts their experience because then they are constantly comparing it to this idea, rather than living in the moment and enjoying the safari that they have in front of them,” said Stefan Winterboer, who has been a field guide since 1999. “Make sure that the destination you choose can deliver the exact safari that you want.” Want to see the wildebeest migration? Then the Maasai Mara, a big park in Kenya, is for you. Hoping to see elephants? Check out Botswana.
For me, sticking to the Maasai Mara for my first safari was a solid choice. After a few days of driving, I began noticing patterns of the different creatures, and got familiar enough with the land that I found myself longing to stay. “Africa is a big place, so don’t try to do too much on a single trip,” said Brent Leo-Smith, a South Africa native and longtime guide. “Spend more time at one location and really get the full experience in that area, rather than bouncing around to different countries and trying to cram it all into one trip.”
I’ll admit though, even after thorough research, how do you decide where to go when it all sounds so good? “It depends on what I want out of the experience,” Hendry told me. “If I want stunning scenery, the space and landscapes of Namibia are unbeatable. If I want an abundance of wildlife, it is impossible to beat the Maasai Mara.” And the guides’ lists go on and on: the “hidden treasures” of Botswana, the “profound sense of peace” that can be found in the Kalahari Desert and South Africa’s Kruger National Park.
There is no right answer. There is no best place to go. But there are a lot of places, so spend some quality time with National Geographic back issues or with David Attenborough documentaries and decide what you most want to get out of your trip.
Safari doesn't mean sauna
“It’s sometimes colder than you would expect,” Jamie Paterson, a guide with an expertise in elephants and rhinos told me. “Always bring a good windproof jacket with you.” I learned this lesson the hard way when a torrent of rain and freezing wind overtook our car while we searched Mara for the so-called big five animals: elephants, leopards, black rhinos, cape buffalo, and lions.
Protected against the storm, we had a moment to reflect. “The greatest joy in a guide's life is to share our passion with other people and nothing is more gratifying than someone who is clearly appreciating that amazing place that they are in,” Paterson said as we bundled up in our vehicle to wait out the storm. Once the squall passed and we could open the flaps, we beheld a burning, expansive sunset colliding dreamily with hues of grey and indigo from the storm that had passed. Manu, Paterson’s native Kenyan cameraman said it perfectly as he took his post at the camera: “I guess this is the biggest film set there is.”
Binoculars are serious business
Before visiting Kenya, I always thought that Swarovski was the company that made overpriced crystal figurines my mom repeatedly told us to never get her for Mother’s Day. Turns out, Swarovski also makes luxury binoculars that, unbeknownst to me, allow you to see much further and clearer than regular binoculars. Though I don’t think South African guide James Hendry necessarily meant Swarovski when he told me to “bring a pair of binoculars,” a nice set that can hang around your neck or can be easily tossed in a jacket pocket will make a huge difference.
“Africa is packed full of fascinating and abundant wildlife, like gorgeous birds and other interesting invertebrates, mammals and plants,” Hendry said. “There is more to discover here than there is time for discovery.” And trust me, you’ll be pissed, when your walking safari spots a tiny lilac-breasted roller, a beautiful multicolored bird, perched on a distant branch, and all you’ve got to see it with are two non-zooming eyeballs.
Leave the wildlife photography and filming to NatGeo
In the world of iPhone portrait mode, we’re all “photographers,” but it’s easy to let the screen ruin the moment. “I always tell first time guests that taking photographs is wonderful, but they should always take a moment to actually take in what they are seeing, rather than viewing it through a screen,” Paterson said. “Put the camera down for a few seconds and absorb your experience. It will make the photos that you do take home that much more memorable.”
This advice might sound obvious, but it’s even more crucial on a safari, where the time it takes to open up Snapchat -- as if you even have cell service, ha -- can be the amount of time it takes for an elephant calf to emerge and be rushed away by his mama, or for a cheetah to strike her unexpecting prey. Trust me, you’ll be much happier seeing that cheetah run with your own two eyes than hearing everyone describe it to you after you were stumbling around trying to take a photo you wouldn’t get in the first place. (If you do want to attempt some good travel photos with just your phone, though, we have you covered.)
Get out of the car, stretch those legs, and take to the sky
While most safaris happen in the back of some sort of Jeep-like vehicle, there are more ways to see the vast and rugged landscapes of Africa’s various regions and parks than on four wheels. For me, it began with a safari on foot, otherwise known -- wait for it -- as a walking safari. Led by an expert guide (who was armed with a rifle, just in case) we explored the Maasai on foot: examining droppings, sitting on the ground hoping a tower of giraffes would pass casually over us, and exercising our legs after a few days of sitting in the truck.
In dramatic contrast, a hot air balloon safari took me up and out, where elephants and wildebeests looked like ants dotting the bright yellow savannah, growing bigger and more defined as the pilot dropped the balloon nearly down to earth. Whatever type of safari, “remember to fully immerse yourself in the experience being crafted for you,” Winterboer reminded me. “Just let go and enjoy the moment.”
Don't be afraid
Lastly, and most importantly, all of the guides reiterated how crucial it is to ask questions. Nature is brutal and weird and gorgeous and ferocious, and it never, ever takes a break. Going on safari is immersing yourself in a fascinating world full of as much mystery as beauty -- just ask your guide about the life an adorable dik-dik to understand. Ask questions, let yourself feel awe, and leave changed by what a safari will show you about this planet we all share.
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MPs on the Treasury Committee have launched an inquiry into England’s student loan system, including a potential alternative funding system, shortly after the prime minister said there would be a “major review of university funding”.
The Treasury Committee inquiry will look at recent changes to the student loans system announced by Theresa May, including raising the repayment threshold and freezing tuition fees – along with other areas for potential change such as interest rates – and the impact of these on university finances.
MPs will also “examine the impact of higher education on the public finances, a so-called ‘graduate tax’, and the effectiveness of the government’s management of the student loan book”.
The first evidence session will be held on 18 October, with Helen Carasso, lecturer in higher education at the University of Oxford, and Andrew McGettigan, a writer and researcher on higher education, who have both written on the student loan system.
Nicky Morgan, chair of the Treasury Committee, said the committee “is appointed to examine government expenditure. Student loan debt is projected to be around £160 billion within six years, and the government has announced that it will review the whole student finance system. The committee will scrutinise the current system and any future developments closely.”
The government has yet to announce any details on the make-up, terms of reference or timing of the “major review” announced by Ms May.
Tim Bradshaw, acting director of the Russell Group, said: “We need a system of student finance that is fair for students, the taxpayer and for universities too.
“The announcement of an increase in the student loan repayment threshold was a positive move that will help recent graduates. I have previously called for the interest rate attached to student loans to be looked at again and am pleased that this will be considered by the committee.”
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An arrangement has been made with shopping centre owners British Land that will see space made available near its Meadows Road [car park] entrance.
The relocation will last for two years from January as the £13million Amelia Scott Cultural Centre is built to bring library, museum, art gallery and adult education services under one roof in the existing Civic Way site, next to the Town Hall.
Cllr Jane March, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s portfolio holder for culture, said: “It is good to put an end to speculation and confirm the location.
“Whilst we will be offering a service which is very limited, compared to what’s currently available, it does ensure the museum still has a presence in the town.”
Until now the borough council and Kent County Council, who are jointly behind the project, had not confirmed the interim location.
There had been speculation services would be housed at The Camden Centre, a council-operated space for hire.
More than 330,000 people use the library every year, making it Kent’s second busiest.
It is set to close in the new year and reopen in early 2021 as part of the Amelia Scott Cultural Centre – which will also include tourist information and The Gateway, a centre for residents to enquire about council services.
The work of dismantling and putting the existing museum displays into storage has already begun. The last day for public access to the museum and art gallery is expected to be Friday, November 30.
Cllr Mike Hill, Kent County Council’s portfolio holder for Community and Regulatory services, said: “Finding a temporary home was not an easy task.
“But officers have produced the most appropriate solution to keep the various facilities available to the town’s residents while the hub is being built.
“Moving the library is a necessary part of the project and I am delighted that we are able to announce the latest stage of the development plans.”
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Chemoinformatics is an established discipline focusing on extracting, processing, and extrapolating meaningful data from chemical structures. With the rapid explosion of chemical ‘big’ data from HTS and combinatorial synthesis, machine learning has become an indispensable tool for drug designers to mine chemical information from large compound databases to design drugs with important biological properties. To process the chemical data, they first reviewed multiple processing layers in the chemoinformatics pipeline followed by the introduction of commonly used machine learning models to drug discovery and QSAR analysis.
Machine learning is currently one of the most important and rapidly evolving topics in computer-aided drug discovery. In contrast to physical models that rely on explicit physical equations like quantum chemistry or molecular dynamics simulations, machine learning approaches use pattern recognition algorithms to discern mathematical relationships between empirical observations of small molecules and extrapolate them to predict chemical, biological, and physical properties of novel compounds. Also, in comparison to physical models, machine learning techniques are more efficient and can easily be scaled to big datasets without the need for extensive computational resources. One of the primary application areas for machine learning in drug discovery is helping researchers understand and exploit relationships between chemical structures and their biological activities or SAR.
For instance, given a hit compound from a drug screening campaign, they might wish to know how its chemical structure can be optimized to improve its binding affinity, biological responses, or physiochemical properties. Fifty years ago, this type of problem could only be addressed through numerous costly, time-consuming, labor-intensive cycles of medicinal chemistry synthesis and analysis. Today, modern machine learning techniques can be used to model QSAR, or quantitative structure-property relationships (QSPR), and develop artificial intelligence programs that accurately predict in silico how chemical modifications might influence biological behavior.
Many physicochemical properties of drugs, such as toxicity, metabolism, drug-drug interactions, and carcinogenesis, have been effectively modeled by QSAR techniques. Early QSAR models, such as Hansch and Free–Wilson analysis, used simple multivariate regression models to correlate potency (logIC50) with substructure motifs and chemical properties like solubility (logP), hydrophobicity, substituent pattern, and electronic factors. Although groundbreaking and successful, these approaches were ultimately limited by the unavailability of experimental data and the linearity assumption made in modeling. Therefore, advanced chemoinformatics and machine learning techniques capable of modeling nonlinear datasets, as well as big data of increasing depth and complexity, are needed.
Chemoinformatics is a broad field that encompasses computer science and chemistry with the goal of utilizing computer information technology to solve problems in the field of chemistry such as chemical information retrieval and extraction, compound database searching, and molecular graph mining. Other areas of chemoinformatics related to drug discovery also include computer-aided drug synthesis (a very broad field with >50 years’ history), chemical space exploration, pharmacophore, and scaffold analysis, library design, among others. Converting a compound structure into chemical information applicable for machine learning tasks requires multilayer computational processing from chemical graph retrieval, descriptor generation, fingerprint construction to similarity analysis, in which each layer is built upon the successful development of previous layers and often has a substantial impact on the quality of the chemical data for machine learning. Chemical graph theory to understand how the structures of chemicals influence their biological activities, it is imperative to review the foundations of chemical graph theory.
A chemical graph, also known as a ‘molecular graph’ or structural graph’, is a mathematical construct comprising an ordered pair G = (V,E), where V is a set of vertices (atoms) connected by a set of edges (bonds) E. Chemical graph theory maintains that, because chemical structures are fully specified by their graph representations, they contain the information necessary to model and provide insight into a wide range of biological phenomena. Several variations of chemical graphs have been proposed. Weighted chemical graphs assign values to edges and vertices to indicate bond lengths and other atomic properties. Chemical pseudographs or reduced graphs use multiple edges and self-loops to capture detailed bond valence information. Regardless of flavor, chemical graphs represent atomic connectivity using a bond adjacency matrix, or topological distance matrix, which supports the computation of several topological indices useful for chemoinformatics modeling. GarciaDomenech et al. demonstrated the application of chemical graphs for chemometric analysis. In their study, they proposed an equation that combined pseudograph vertex degree derived from the adjacency matrix with two key parameters from the complete graph to model the electronegativity of 30 elements from the main group of the periodic table. More recently, Fourches and Tropsha developed the advanced dataset graph analysis (ADDAGRA) approach. In this work, they combined multiple graph indices from bond connectivity matrices to compare and quantify chemical diversity for large compound sets using chemical space networks in high-dimensional space.
The study showed that the ADDAGRA approach could uncover shared chemical space between chemical databases to improve SAR analysis. Chemical descriptors are numerical features extracted from chemical structures for molecular data mining, compound diversity analysis, and compound activity prediction. Chemical descriptors can be one-dimensional (0D or 1D), 2D, 3D or 4D . One-dimensional descriptors are scalars that describe aggregate information such as atom counts, bond counts, molecular weight, sums of atomic properties, or fragment counts. Although simple to compute, 1D descriptors suffer from degeneracy problems where distinct compounds are mapped to identical descriptor values for a given descriptor. Thus, 1D descriptors are usually used in concert with higher-dimensional descriptors or expressed as a vector of multiple 1D descriptors. 2D chemical descriptors are the most frequent descriptor type reported in the literature and include topological indices, molecular profiles, and 2D autocorrelation descriptors. An important feature of 2D descriptors, which makes them useful for structure differentiation, is graph invariance where descriptor values are unaffected by the renumbering of graph nodes (vertices). To facilitate analysis of the large space of 2D descriptors, Hong et al. reported the Mol2 system that rapidly generates up to 200 types of 2D descriptors for large compound datasets. Other commercial software packages commonly used in the descriptor generation include the DRAGON system, which can generate up to 5000 types of descriptors as part of several QSAR studies [20,21]. 3D chemical descriptors extract chemical features from 3D coordinate representations and are considered the most sensitive to structural variations. Well-known 3D descriptors include autocorrelation descriptors, substituent constants, surface: volume descriptors and quantum–chemical descriptors. 3D chemical descriptors are useful for identifying ‘scaffold hops’ – distinct chemical scaffolds with similar binding activities.
A key limitation of 3D chemical descriptors in QSAR analysis is the computational complexity of conformer generation and structure alignments; which are absent of any guarantees that predicted conformations correspond to relevant bioactive conformations. 4D chemical descriptors are an extension of 3D chemical descriptors that simultaneously consider multiple structural conformations. Ash and Fourches applied molecular dynamics simulation on ERK2 kinase to compute 3D descriptors over a grid box based on the 20 ns trajectory and showed that such 4D chemical descriptors can effectively differentiate the most active ERK2 inhibitors from the inactive ones with superior enrichment rates. Chemical fingerprints are high-dimensional vectors, commonly used in chemometric analysis and similarity-based virtual screening applications, the elements of which are chemical descriptor values. MACCS substructure fingerprints are 2D binary fingerprints (0 and 1), with each of 166 bits indicating the presence or absence of particular substructure keys. Daylight fingerprints and extended connectivity Q3 fingerprints (ECFP) extract chemical patterns of up to a specified length or diameter from a chemical graph. In comparison to the predefined substructure keys of MACCS, these fingerprints can dynamically index features using hash functions and often yield higher specificity when searching complex structures.
The latest development in 2D fingerprints are continuous kernel and neural embedded fingerprints – internal representations learned by support vector machines (SVMs) and neural networks. Duvenaud et al. extended the convolution concept to molecules represented as 2D molecular graphs for extracting molecular representation. The architecture generalizes the fingerprint computation such that the representation can be learned via backpropagation in a data-driven manner, and improves predictions of solubility, drug efficacy, and organic photovoltaic efficiency. 3D fingerprints commonly used in 3D-QSAR studies include chemical features based on pharmacophoric patterns, surface properties, molecular volumes of molecular interaction fields. One of the best-known 3D fingerprints is the molecular interaction field (MIF), as implemented in the GRID program by Goodford. The MIF-based fingerprint places the ligand in a rectangular grid with a fixed interval and calculates the electronic, steric and hydrophobic contribution independently at each grid point. The resulting MIF-based fingerprints can then be used in comparative molecular field analysis (CoMFA) by deriving relationships between 3D grid points and compound activities. The dependency upon the relative orientation of the molecules within the grid box is a major limitation of 3D-QSAR techniques such as CoMFA analysis. To remove the dependency of ligand orientation in 3D-QSAR analysis, Baskin and Zhokhova recently introduced the continuous molecular field (CMF) approach which replaced grid points with continuous function to represent molecular fields and showed that its simplest form provides either comparable or enhanced predictive performance in comparison with state-of-the-art CoMFA methods.
Chemical similarity analysis similarity search is a fundamental technique for ligand-based drug discovery. Its objective is to identify and return database compounds with structures and bioactivities similar to query compounds. The chemical similarity principle, which states that compounds with similar structures will probably have similar bioactivities, is an underlying assumption of similarity-based virtual screening. However, this assumption might not always be valid. For example, ‘activity cliffs’ where minor modification of functional groups causes an abrupt change in activity to violate this principle and can cause the failure of QSAR models. The structural similarity of two molecules is most commonly evaluated by computing the Tanimoto coefficient (Tc) of their chemical fingerprints. The Tc, also known as the Jaccard index, is a measure of similarity between sets that compute a similarity score as the fraction of bits shared by two feature vectors. High Tc values indicate two compounds are similar but do not provide information dimensions of similarity, such as which specific chemical groups they share.
Chemical similarity can also be evaluated based on 3D structural Q4 features of compounds. The 3D Tanimoto index is a common 3D similarity metric that computes the fraction of shared molecular volumes between two comparing ligands. Examples of volume-based similarity implementation include the rapid overlap of chemical structures (ROCS) program – the most popular shape similarity approach in drug discovery based on Gaussian representation of molecular shape. An alternative 3D similarity metric is the pharmacophoric similarity, which considers only the volume overlap between crucial functional groups. Lo et al. developed the ShapeAlign program that combines 2D and 3D metrics based on the Obabel PF2 fingerprint, shapes, and pharmacophoric points for unsupervised 3D chemical similarity clustering. The validation study using 20 known drug classes retrieved from the directory of useful decoys (DUD) showed that the combined metrics outperformed either 2D or 3D metrics and successfully detected shared 3D features between several structural distinct HIV reverse transcriptase (HIVRT) inhibitors. A similar concept related to pharmacophoric similarity is molecular Q5 filed similarity as implemented in the FieldAlign tool (by the CRESSET company), which uses energetic probes to identify similar ligands that might not have explicit structural overlap. Recently, Ferreira and Couto developed a new similarity measure called chemical semantic similarity to classify chemical compounds based on their semantic characterization such as drug annotation in the ChEMBL database.
The study showed that comparing compounds by their functional roles improved predictions of several drug properties by complementing existing compound classification systems. The analog analysis seeks to characterize chemical transformations, which are defined over pairs of molecules. Recently, the matched molecular pairs (MMP) formalism has emerged as a way to define a specific type of transformation or relationship, non-ring singlebond substitutions, and facilitate the development of methods for indexing and searching analog relationships. The fragment indexing algorithm developed by Hussain and Rea is currently the most widely used MMP search method but does not support a similarity search. Rensi and Altman developed a method for computing the similarity of chemical transformations using Tanimoto kernel embedded fingerprints and extended a fuzzy search capability to the MMP framework. They demonstrated the capability to query MMP relationships at multiple levels of contextual abstraction with stable results over a range of dataset sizes of over four orders of magnitude from 103 high-impact pharmacological targets.
Machine learning models in QSAR Machine learning techniques can be broadly classified as supervised or unsupervised learning. For supervised learning, labels are assigned to the training data and, once trained, the model can predict labels for given data inputs. Supervised machine learning models include regression analysis, k-nearest neighbor (kNN), Bayesian probabilistic learning, SVMs, random forests, and neural networks. Unsupervised machine learning techniques learn underlying patterns of molecular features directly from unlabeled data. A special case of supervised learning is semisupervised learning or transductive learning, in which a small amount of labeled data is mixed with labeled data in the training process to improve the learning accuracy for modeling a small and unbalanced dataset. Unsupervised methods include dimensionality reduction techniques such as principal components analysis (PCA), independent components analysis (ICA), and several supervised methods that can also support unsupervised learning, such as SVMs, probabilistic graphical models, and neural networks. Clustering algorithms represent another family of unsupervised algorithms, where the dataset is first divided by predefined distance metrics in high-dimensional space and the labels are later assigned based on the number of observed categories. Modern machine learning techniques offer a powerful suite of techniques to explore nonlinear SAR relationships with high accuracy and precision.
Naive Bayes Naive Bayes classifiers are probabilistic models based on Bayes’ rule [56–58]. They estimate the probability that a given item of data is correctly assigned to a certain label based on the prior probability distribution(priors)representing the relative proportions of labels in training sets. If multiple labels are presented, then the probability associated with each label is conditionally independent. A well-known example of this approach is the PASS program for predicting drug activities. In the PASS program, the priors are first established for a set of biologically active compounds based on the proportions of chemical substructures in the active and inactive class. Then, a variant of naive Bayes is used to estimate the drug activity based on the query structures using the prior probability distribution. Chen et al. demonstrated their efficiency in large-scale virtual screens for important pharmacological properties such as cytochrome P450 inhibition, human plasma protein binding, and bioavailability in animal models (rattus norvegicus).
Regression analysis can refer to linear regression modeling for continuous data or logistic regression analysis modeling for categorical data . Given a set of training data points, the goal of linear regression analysis is to find a linear function of a set of predictor variables, such that the fitted line minimizes the distances to the data points along the dimensions of a set of outcome variables. Early QSAR techniques like Hansch and Free–Wilson analysis make extensive use of multivariate linear regression. However, correlations between features and high-dimensional feature spaces present challenges for the application of linear regression models in QSAR. Several techniques such as regularization, dimensionality reduction and genetic algorithms are available to combat the twin curses of dimensionality and collinearity, which result in model overfitting and coefficient coupling which confound accuracy and interpretability. L1 regularization methods and evolutionary algorithms shrink the number of variables explicitly by selecting small subsets that are most relevant to the outcome being predicted by the QSAR model. By contrast, L2 regularization methods like Gaussian processes and ridge regression reduce the ‘effective’ number of variables (VC-dimensionality) without changing their actual number. Recently, Algamal et al. demonstrated the utility of an adaptive least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) variable selection approach for predicting the anticancer potency of imidazopyridine derivatives. In another study, Helguera et al. used evolutionary variable selection to model the activity and selectivity of monoamine oxidase inhibitors. By contrast, dimensionality reduction techniques such as principal components analysis (PCA) transform large sets of correlated variables into smaller sets of uncorrelated features.
In a seminal study on QSAR classification, Gao et al. used PCA to decorrelate features for the prediction of estrogen receptor binding. More recently, Rensi and Altman demonstrated performance improvements over LASSO regression for predicting activity against a broad set of pharmacological protein targets using kernel principal components analysis and nonlinear variant of PCA. Another popular regression method is partial least squares (PLS), which couples dimensionality reduction with multivariate regression to transform predictors into uncorrelated variables that are maximally correlated with the Q6 activity or property of interest. Erikkson et al. recommend PLS as a first-line approach to QSAR modeling for its superior efficiency and accuracy relative to explicitly combing unsupervised dimensionality with multivariate regression, and PLS is used extensively in 3D-QSAR. However, the tight coupling of dimensionality reduction and model fitting can limit utility in unsupervised or semi-supervised problems where knowledge of the outcome variable is missing or incomplete. Although linear regression analysis has been successfully applied in many drug optimization problems, underlying linearity and vector space assumptions which are not valid for most QSAR problems are a significant limitation. Thus, careful selection of the features and model system, although crucial, is sometimes insufficient to ensure the success of linear regression models. k-Nearest neighbors In kNN, the data containing labeled and unlabeled nodes are represented in a high-dimensional feature space and the labels from the closest nodes are transferred to the query using a majority-voting rule. Here, the value k specifies the number of closest neighbors participating in the voting system. kNN in ligand-based virtual screening can be thought of as an extension of chemical similarity search to supervised learning, where a chemical similarity metric such as Tc is used as a measure of distance between compounds, and bioactivities are predicted from the top search results. However, there is no principled way of choosing the number of nearest neighbors to use, and values of k that are too high or low can yield unfavorable false-positive or false-negative rates. This was addressed by the similarity ensemble approach (SEA), which compares chemical similarity values to a randomized background score similar to that used in a BLAST sequence similarity search. Lo et al. proposed another approach for large-scale compound drug-target profiling called chemical similarity network analysis pull-down (CSNAP). Instead of defining nearest neighbor values, the CSNAP approach used a threshold network to cluster compounds based on a predefined Tc cut-off. After an initial clustering step, query compounds were assigned the most probable drug targets by ranking the shared targets among the first-order neighbors. Recently, Huang et al. developed the most-similar ligand-based target inference (MOST) approach which utilizes explicit bioactivity of the most-similar ligands to predict targets of the query compound. They showed that the MOST approach could alleviate false-positive predictions associated with the common nearest neighbor similarity search.
Random forest is an ensemble learning method where multiple decision trees are built based on the training data and a majorityvoting scheme similar to kNN is used to make classification or regression predictions for new inputs.
Svetnik et al. demonstrated the utility of random forest models in QSAR classification and regression for a number of important pharmacological transporters, targets, and properties such as P-glycoprotein (PGP), cyclooxegenase-2 (COX2) and blood-brain barrier permeability. They achieved accuracy comparable to SVMs and neural networks with superior interpretability. Support vector machines SVMs solve the classification problem by using nonlinear kernel functions to map data into high-dimensional space by finding an optimally separating hyperplane. The hyperplane is fit to maximize the margin between support vectors, points nearest to the decision boundary and is expressed as a linear combination of data points. Liu et al. used SVMs in a QSAR study of transcription factors activator protein (AP)-1 and nuclear factor (NF)-kB by ethyl 2-[(3-methyl-2,5-dioxo(3-pyrrolinyl))amino]-4-(trifluoromethyl) pyrimidine-5-carboxylate derivatives.
More recently, Nekoei et al. combined a genetic variable selection Q7 variable approach with SVMs to identify a number of structural features of aminopyrimidine-5-carbaldehyde oxime derivatives that are responsible for a strong vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-2 inhibition activity. Neural networks and deep learning Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are a family of machine learning algorithms, inspired by the operations of neurons in the brain. Each neuron in an ANN receives numerous input signals (analogous to dendrites), performs a weighted sum of the inputs, generates an activation response through a nonlinear activation function (analogous to cell body), and passes the output signals to subsequently connected neurons (analogous to axons). Multilayer ANNs can be constructed by organizing neurons into different layers and connecting neurons in consecutive layers. The combination of nonlinear units enables ANNs to learn highly complex functions of the inputs. ANNs have been widely applied to all branches of chemoinformatics, including modeling QSAR/QSPR properties of small molecules as well as performing pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analysis. They refer the readers to the work by Baskin et al. for the latest comprehensive review of ANN-based methods in chemoinformatics.
Deep learning networks are a recent extension of ANNs, which utilize deep and specialized architectures to learn useful features from raw data. The recent success of deep learning provides an opportunity to develop tools for automatically extracting task-specific representations of chemical structures. Deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) comprise a subclass of deep learning networks. In CNNs, local filters scan through the input space to search for recurring local spatial patterns that are useful for the classification performance. Owing to the unique local spatial properties of images, CNNs have achieved great success in the computer vision community, and have recently been applied to the biomedical field. For example, Torng and Altman viewed protein structures as ‘3D images’ with four different atom type channels and used 3D-CNNs to analyze amino acid microenvironment similarities and to predict the effects of mutations in proteins.
Graph convolutional networks (GCNs) are variants of CNNs that have been commonly applied to 2D molecular graph analysis. GCNs employ similar concepts of local spatial filters, but operate on graphs, to learn features from graph neighborhoods. Following the first application of GCNs in QSAR analysis by Baskin et al., different graph convolutional architectures for learning small molecule representations have also been proposed, each defining local graph neighborhoods and convolution operations in different ways. For example, Duvenaud et al. used different ‘degree filters’ to learn features for nodes with different degrees. Kearns et al. employed ‘Weave modules’, that integrate information from all atoms and atom pairs to learn molecular features.
More recently, Hechtlinger et al. used random walks to define the local neighborhood of each node in a graph. Recurrent neural networks (RNNs) are another major family of deep neural networks that have been widely used in natural language processing. Long-short-term-memory (LSTM) networks are a subclass of RNNs that use gated units and memory cells to capture long- and short-term temporal dependencies within input sequences. LSTM networks have been applied to de novo drug design, where the LSTM model is trained to learn ‘grammatical structures’ within SMILES strings and to output novel molecules following the learned rules. Variational autoencoders (VAEs), generative adversarial networks (GANs), and deep reinforcement learning have also been applied to learning latent representations of molecules and to generating new compounds with desired molecular properties.
The general protocol for constructing QSAR models for drug discovery has been systematized and consists of several modular steps involving the chemoinformatics and machine learning techniques previously discussed. The first step is ‘molecular encoding’ where the chemical features and properties are derived from chemical structures or lookup of experimental results. Second, a feature selection step is performed where unsupervised learning techniques are used to identify the most relevant properties and reduce the dimensionality of the feature vector. Finally, in the learning phase, a supervised machine learning model is applied to discover an empirical function (either explicitly or implicitly) that can achieve an optimal mapping between the input feature vectors and the biological responses. Building an accurate QSAR model also requires careful consideration and selection of the SAR datasets used for training and model validation. This includes strict separation of training and test sets for initial model creation and the test sets for final model performance evaluation. The performances of the QSAR models are commonly evaluated by standard metrics such as sensitivity, specificity, precision, and recall. For unbalanced datasets, area-under-curve (AUC) derived from receiver-operating-characteristics (ROC) curves can be used. Although 3D-QSAR methods like CoMFA consider structural conformation, the approach necessitates substantial computation resources and is subject to uncertainty generated from confirmation prediction, ligand orientation, and structural alignment. Thus, the 2D-QSAR model can be competitive and sometimes even superior to 3D-QSAR approaches.
Concluding remarks and future directions Machine learning techniques have been widely applied in the field of chemoinformatics to discover and design new drugs with superior biological activities. Mathematical mining of chemical graphs enables the derivation of a constellation of 2D or 3D chemical descriptors, which are packaged as chemical fingerprints in a diverse array of machine learning models and predictive tasks. A key area of innovation in the field is the marriage of big data and machine learning to predict wider ranges of biological phenomena. Traditional drug design methods based on simple ligand-protein interactions are no longer sufficient for meeting clinical drug safety criteria. High drug attrition rates from severe side effects often involve biological pathways and systematic responses at higher levels. Consequently, incorporating multiple data types and sources, also known as ‘data fusion techniques, that aggregate structural, genetic, and pharmacological data from the molecular to organism level, will be crucial for the discovery of safer and more effective drugs. Likewise, novel machine learning models capable of processing big data at high volume, velocity, and veracity with great versatility are also needed. Recent evolution in deep learning networks has proven to be a promising architecture for efficient learning from massive datasets for modern drug discovery campaigns. Other aspects of machine learning techniques such as increased data interpretability to prove mechanistic hypothesis as well as methods preventing overfitting are also important topics that warrant further development in the field of machine-learning-based drug discovery1.
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I have a friend who just happens to be what I consider to be the most talented chef around. Now I know some of you may think that I am bias, but he and I became friends because of food…his food. Pasquale (Pat) Pascarella studied at the French Culinary Institute, cooked for Mario Batali and served up some fantastic food at g/r/a/n/d, Bella Luna and the Saltwater Grille. Impressive? Yeah I think so. From having talks with him over the years and following his posts on Facebook and other social media I knew that this was his dream restaurant and when we got there I knew that his dream come true. The staff is great, the decor is modern and warm, but most of all you just know you are welcome which is always a good thing. We started with a 3 plate course that included prosciutto wrapped truffle fries, fried calamari and rice balls with sausage and wild mushrooms. For starters the fries were cooked perfectly and had plenty of flavor. One might think that fries with a meat that is known to sweat might be soft or soggy, not these. They were rich and flavorful and the texture was spot on.
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Rounding out the first plates was fried calamari. This is a staple in any Italian eatery, but that doesn’t mean they always get it right. Let me just preface this with, Pat did. Crispy, large pieces accompanied by a generous helping of hot peppers. I could go on about it, but what more is there to say? The dish was done right. Sometimes it is the easy ones that people butcher, but when it is right you just know.
Now the following is a case of good news and bad news. Not necessarily for the chef, but definitely for the reader. There is a section of the menu dedicated to meatballs from which you can order individually or a tasting of all. Naturally we went for the complete tasting and if I swore on this blog this would be where it happened. There are really no words to describe how fantastic each and every meatball was and what was in all of them, but please, please, please believe me when I tell you they were beyond amazing. Each one had ingredients ranging from duck to pork to cranberry and whipped ricotta. Nothing was spared when this idea came to life. The bad news is that I was so engulfed in inhaling them I never got a picture. For that I am equally sorry and not…you understand. In addition to what we ate there are a vast array of house made pastas, brick oven pizzas and plenty more dishes I have to go back and try. After dinner was done we dove into a little dessert. Roasted pear with truffle honey and whipped ricotta. Rustic, refreshing and down right delectable.
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Who can stand the embarrassment and the frustration of a toilet failing to flush correctly, especially in the presence of guests, friends, or colleagues at home? I guess no one can. Standard toilets can easily flush small waste. Only the best toilet for flushing large waste can relieve frustration and embarrassment.
So, what’s the evidence that you need a toilet that can flush large waste? First, you can tell if you are often forced to employ the services of a plunger to unblock the toilet. Besides, you will flush only to see the waste still lurking in the bowl.
Standard quality flush toilets are designed to use 2 gallons of water per flush to conserve water. However, if your toilet uses more than two g/f or fails to flush waste correctly, it is high time you go for a more efficient model.
Therefore, an ideal toilet should be water-efficient yet capable of flushing down large wastes without clogging up. It should also fill up quickly and require no more than 2 gallons of water per flush.
We shall review a few of the best toilets with a powerful flush in this post. Then, we will focus more on the main features and specifications responsible for that level of performance and a few pros and cons. Later on, we shall provide you with a helpful guide to help you make a more informed choice.
10 Best Toilets for Flushing Large Waste
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We have dedicated put aside much time and effort to develop a list of the best toilets that have proved capable of flushing large wastes without necessarily requiring too much water. As a result, our inventory consists of top-performing flush toilets that are surprisingly affordable. Here Are Our Picks:
1. TOTO CST744SL#01 Drake 2-Piece Ada Toilet with Elongated Bowl
The TOTO Drake 2-Piece Elongated Toilet provides you with a high-profile design. This flush toilet is robust, solid, and durable enough to work within residential and commercial establishments.
The fixture uses TOTO’s GMAX flushing system, which features a 3-inch-wide flush valve, super large siphon jet, as well as a large trap-way. Such a combination of techniques generates a powerful cleansing flush with a paltry 1.6 gallons of water, making it powerful yet incredibly water efficient.
The valve is 125% wider than standard, while the GMAX siphon jets offer increased flow, thus drawing water into the bowl faster and out more forcefully. On the other hand, the trap-way is computer-designed and fully glazed to create a quiet but powerful flush.
This toilet is high-profile and concealed in design, making it effortless to clean. Such design also creates a sleek and smooth grandeur. It comes with TOTO electronic WASHLET bidet seat that offers unparalleled luxury and cleanliness. It’s available in many color variations to match different décors.
Finally, the toiled is designed for everyone. It complies with everyone with Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines while maintaining the elegance for which TOTO is famous. Besides, it serves users of every age, capabilities without requiring additional specialization or adaptation. The principle of TOTO is to offer a complete design is to optimize the bathroom experience for all generations of the family.
- Comfortable, high-profile concealed design
- Computer-designed fully-glazed trap-way
- GMAX flushing technology for powerful flash
- Elegant design that’s available in various colors
- Engineered and crafted for use by everyone regardless of age or capabilities
- The flush handle mechanism need improving
2. American Standard H2Option Siphonic Dual Flush Elongated Toilet
American Standard is one of the most famous plumbing and bathroom fixtures brands. Do not look further than the American Standard H2Option Dual Flush Elongated Toilet if you need a high-quality toilet to flush large waste.
The H2Option Siphonic flush toilet is a water-efficient gravity-flush toilet with sufficient power to manage large wastes. Ultra-High efficiency for water conservation, this beautiful toilet provides you the choice of either a partial or complete flush for optimal water savings.
With a 16-1/2-inch rim height, the H2Option Right Height flush toilet is much higher off the ground than the standard toilets for unmatched comfort and ergonomics during use. In addition, anyone can use the bathroom as it is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
In terms of performance, the toilet features siphon jet bowl technology with a PowerWash rim which provides exceptional UHET performance. The dual mechanism means the toilet flushes different amounts of water, as in 0.92/1.28 gallons per flush. The first amount allows you to flush light waste while the more considerable value is responsible for the larger refuse.
American Standard H2Option Siphonic Dual Flush Elongated Toilet includes EverClean surface at no additional cost. The unit has a chrome-plated top-mounted push-button actuator and features two color-matched bolt caps.
- Water-efficient gravity flush toilet
- It sits higher off-ground for optimal comfort
- PowerWash rim provides exceptional performance
- EverClean surface included at no extra cost
- There is a sanitary bar on the bowl
- Some users aren’t happy that the package does not include a seat
- The instruction manual is challenging to interpret and understand
3. Kohler 3810-0 Santa Rosa Comfort Height Elongated 1.28 Gpf Toilet
Kohler is well known for the quality of its products already in the market. However, if you are looking for the most vigorous flushing toilet, then look for the Santa Rosa Comfort Height Elongated 1.28 GPF toilet. It’s a single-piece toilet that integrates the bowl and tank into a seamless, effortless, clean design.
The compact, elongated toilet design offers users exceptional comfort while occupying the same space as the conventional round front models. In addition, Santa Rosa is 17 inches high (chair height), making sitting and standing up hassle-free for most adult users.
An excellent quality flushing toilet should serve people of every capability. The Kohler 3810-0 Santa Rosa meets the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines. The toilet sits at least two inches higher than the other standard toilets currently in the market.
The toilet is so easy to install. You won’t run into trouble even if you remodel your bathroom or replace your old toilet. Installation is standard, requiring an average 12-inch rough-in. This means you can easily install it on your own. However, these bathroom fixtures are heavy and delicate, and so you may need helping a hand.
Santa Rosa is WaterSense compliant and meets EPA criteria for water conservation. In addition, the toilet uses 1.28 gallons per flush which translates to 16500 gallons of water annually without negatively affecting the performance.
Other features include Quiet-Close seat technology, which enables it to close noiselessly without slamming. The single-piece design also means effortless cleaning.
- The compact and comfortable elongated design
- Standard installation with average 12-inch rough-in
- Conserves water and meets EPA criteria
- The seat closes quietly without slamming
- Single-piece design potentiates convenient cleaning.
- Better craftsmanship is necessary
- It is a little pricey for its quality
4. Saniflo 023 SaniCompact Self-Contained Toilet
Saniflo provides you with a self-contained system that you can use to set up a half-bathroom to nine feet under the sewer line or even as high as 120 ft. away from a soil stack. In addition, the SaniCompact Self-Contained Toilet can conveniently flush the effluent from both toilets and sink for residential applications.
The SaniCompact self-contained toilet features a combination of a vitreous China toilet bowl and pump/macerator built into a single compact unit. This modern designed China toilet is specifically designed with various considerations in mind.
It is ideal for situations where installation space is limited and not attainable to expand. The toilet is the perfect investment if you look to minimize the amount of water you use and reduce your monthly bills.
Another reason you might consider installing the SaniCompact is because people with physical limitations can use it. Furthermore, it requires no gravity flow tank since the flushing action and the macerating pump cycle is automatic after pressing a push-button atop the bowl.
The mechanism is time electronically to let water pass easily through the toilet. Pressing the push button activates a timer and a solenoid valve which fills and washes the sides of the bowl. The toilet’s motor starts, and the paper and the waste are sucked inside, where it is rapidly macerated and then pumped away.
The motor recycles every 10 to 15 seconds. The timer then programs the refilling of the bowl with fresh water. The SaniCompact Self-Contained is a standard dual flushing toilet version that uses 1.28 gallons per flush (4.8 liters per flush) and 1 Gpf (3.8 LPF).
- Modern tankless design
- Powerful flush thanks to built-in pump/macerator
- Water-efficient operation
- Allows for connection to a sink
- Comfortable chair height toilet
- The toilet is rather noisy during operation
5. GALBA Small Flush Toilet
If you are seeking a small yet powerful toilet capable of flushing enormous waste, then GALBA Small Toilet is a serious contender. This new dual flush toilet features fewer contrasting lines and angels inside. Such design gives it a smoother look and feel.
It measures 25 inches long, half an inch longer than the previous version. This gives enough room for a better seating allowance. Besides the comfortable length, the toilet is still chair height, which adds comfort and convenience. It also makes the unit usable by people of all capabilities.
GALBA features a new, innovative Vortex Flush, a better flushing system than the conventional G-Max. This new system yields better performance allowing the small toilet to carry waste and paper in a single pass.
Unlike the G-Max system studded with numerous holes along the rim, the VorTex system features two large jet holes. These holes stream water to adequately rinse the bowl with a sweeping vortex. Such a mechanism closely resembles TOTO’s proprietary Tornado Flushing System, Kohler’s Corbelle, and American Standard’s Vormax toilets.
Apart from the efficient and powerful flushing, the VorTex System flushes cleaner than its previous version and is easier to maintain—no more water-jetting or scrubbing underneath the rim to clean obstructions.
- Compact yet powerful flush toilet
- Smooth look and feel
- Powerful and convenient VorTex flush system
- Easy to clean with no chance of blockage of jet holes
- Effortless to install and upkeep
- The top tanks slightly overhang
- Fill valve needs improvement
6. WOODBRIDGE Cotton White T-0019 Toilet
Woodbridge Cotton White T-0019 Toilet comes off as one of the best powerful flush toilets currently in the market. It features a luxurious modern single-piece design that looks clean, sleek, and compliments different décors such as modern, traditional, and craftsman.
All Woodbridge bathroom fixtures are effortless to clean with a completely smooth, seamless wipe-down surface. In addition, it features concealed trap-way, eliminating bends or corners that usually gather dust and stains. Besides, there are no large holes or unsightly plastic caps to be seen.
Being a Siphon Flushing single-piece toilet, the unit delivers a quiet and robust operation. The quiet operation also results from a fully glazed design. Because of this feature, there is no cause for alarm regarding clogs, leaks, and other problems associated with traditional flush toilets.
The Cotton White T-0019 Toilet features a comfortable height design, chair-height seating that makes sitting down and standing up seamless and comfortable for most adults. Even some people living with a disability can use the toilet without struggle.
You will also love the high-end soft-closing Woodbridge toilet seat with a durable stainless steel hinge. After years of successful use, it is easy to get the toilet seat off the bowl to tighten or clean. The package includes the toilet, pre-installed water fitting, soft-closing seat, high-quality wax ring, and short installation manual. Apart from these, delivery comes with a hand wrench to help tighten the bolts.
- Modern luxurious design
- An effortless to clean toilet
- Quiet and powerful flushing
- Comfortable chair-height design
- It comes as an all-in-one package for out of box installation
- Flush buttons appear cheap
- Installing this toilet is a little cumbersome
7. TOTO Drake Elongated Bowl and Tank
Toto provides you with a high-quality, powerfully flushing, two-piece elongated toilet. Although classic in design, the bathroom is compelling and will wash away even the enormous waste without putting you through embarrassment and frustration. It’s durable and versatile for both commercial and residential applications.
The unit uses Toto’s flagship GMAX flushing system, equipped with a three-inch-wide flush valve, large trap-way, and extra-large siphon jets. The combination is reliable and creates a powerful cleansing flush with just 1.6 gallons of water per flush.
Drake elongated bowls and tank toilets are constructed with high-quality materials for durability and longevity. In addition, you can complete the set with an innovative SoftClose seat or upgrade with an equally high-end electronic bidet seat.
Toto designed this toilet to help you manage large waste more effectively and enhance or complement the décor of your bathroom. It is available in various color finishes to allow you to choose one that will match your interior décor.
The fact that Toto has been in the market for a century speaks a lot about the quality of its products. Drake is comfortable, convenient, and user-friendly. The toilet’s chair height makes it user-friendly for all family members, even those with physical limitations. In addition, it is optimized for use by generations to come.
- Powerful GMAX flushing system
- High-profile, concealed design
- Washlet bidet seat compatible
- Computer-designed fully-glazed trap-way
- It comes in an assortment of color variations for versatility
- A ridge in the bowl makes the toilet appear dirty
- Efficient but a little noisy
8. Champion 4 Right Height One-Piece Elongated Toilet
Champion 4 is coming in as one of the best toilets that can help you wash away significant and problematic waste in a single move. This clog-free performance is familiar with most, if not all, products by American Standard.
The manufacturer produces a faster, more powerful, and silent flush that can move 70 percent larger mass than ordinary toilets. In addition, Champion 4 is a suitable toilet with a 16-1/2 inch rim measurement from the floor. This enhances comfort, ergonomics, and ease of use.
The contemporary single-piece design is compact and elegant. It will fit even the smallest bathroom spaces making it ideal for RVs and other mobile residents. Such design and size also make Champion 4 straightforward to install, although you will still have to seek the indulgence of an experienced and qualified and plumber.
Another great feature worth considering is the revolutionary EverClean surface that’s seamless to clean and remains cleaner for longer. The durable construction material also means you can use chemicals and detergents to clean the bowl without exposing it to corrosion.
Nothing is as embarrassing as a toilet seat slamming loudly after you are done with your business in the small room. However, thanks to its innovative slow close seat, American Standard Champion 4 does not have this problem. This feature enables the seat to lower slowly and gently and thus prevent noisy slamming.
- Powerful clog-free performance
- The single-piece elongated design is compact and elegant
- Quiet performance with slow close seat
- Low water consumption of 1.6 gallons per flush
- EverClean surface for ease of cleaning and maintenance
- Smaller size means the drop zone is above the waterline.
9. American Standard Champion 4 Elongated One-Piece Toilet
Improve the elegance and the performance of your home or commercial establishment by installing Champion 4 Elongated Single-Piece Toilet by the reputable American Standard brand. The manufacturer boasts of producing a powerful flush toilet that is virtually clog-free.
It is feted for performing faster, powerfully yet still does so more quietly than most models in its price range. Moreover, according to promoters, this toilet can move 70 percent more mass than standard toilets. Even though the bathroom uses a paltry 1.6 gallons of water per flush, this happens.
This suitable height toilet features 16-1/2-inch rim height to ensure that users find the experience of using the accessory comfortable and effortless. Such chair height also means that adults of all ages and those with physical limitations enjoy using the toilet.
The Champion 4 Elongated Single-Piece design includes American Standard’s proprietary EverClean surface that is hassle-free to clean and stays cleaner and for longer. Besides, it has an innovative slow-close seat that will prevent the seat from slamming for a more silent and peaceful household.
We cannot finish reviewing this toilet before talking about the innovative flushing system of Champion 4. It includes a 4-inch piston action Accelerator flush valve. The powerful and efficient system will move the immense waste in a single flush without stains. Installation is easy and requires a 12-inch rough-in.
- Decisive elongated siphon action jetted bowl
- Guaranteed clog-free performance
- Low consumption toilet for water-efficiency
- Slow close toilet seat ensure quiet closing
- Elegance contemporary design
- Promoted as quiet, but many users say that’s not so
10. TOTO MS854114SL#01 Ultramax ADA One Piece Toilet
Featuring an ADA (Americans with Disability Act) compliant height, this sleek high profile elongated one-piece toilet with a 12-Inch rough-in is what you need to eliminate the frustration you have been having with your old bathroom. In addition, it is equipped with many features that make it stand out as one of the best toilets for flushing large waste.
The first feature is the low consumption (6 liters per flush or 1.6 gallons per flush) siphon jet flushing action. This flushing mechanism is popular with many brands because of its efficiency in flushing large waste down the toilet despite the low water consumption.
The second feature worth mentioning is the G-Max’s extra wide 3-inch flush valve and a wide 2-1/8-Inch glazed trap-way. Such design offer improved flow, drawing water efficiently into the bowl more rapidly and then away with tremendous force.
Third, with G-Max’s powerful siphon jet, the flushing system ensures what trickles down stays down. According to experts in flush toilets, the G-Max is currently the industry benchmark for flushing performance with features. It delivers virtually clog-free performance.
Fourth, the Ultramax single-piece toilet complies with ADA regulations for height. Finally, it means Toto’s SoftClose seat comes in as the latest in innovative state-of-the-art seat technology with comfortable and ergonomic design, high-gloss polypropylene, and molded bumpers.
Lastly, the toilet is resistant to chemicals, including cleaning agents. It is made of solid, high-impact plastic. Such construction material for the seat is specifically designed to minimize injury and eliminate the annoying slamming. The lid and the seat use a built-in SoftClose hinge system, which lowers the seat down to the bowl gently and silently.
The engineering of SoftClose technology uses Toto’s high standard of top quality and consumer ease. Easy installation is the function of top tightening mounting bolts. Furthermore, all seats are precision-engineered to fit elongated or regular bowls.
- ADA compliant height and usability
- Water-conserving design
- Powerful G-Max siphon system
- Quiet operation thanks to SoftClose seat
- Top tightening bolts for easy installation
- Soft closing seat is relatively slow
- Tank lid slopes towards the bowl
Buying Guide for the Best Toilet for Flushing Large Waste
A flush toilet is an essential part of a home. It can become a severe source of embarrassment and frustration, especially if you have guests around your home. Unfortunately, a great majority of standard toilets can’t move large waste.
Another common problem with this type of toilet is noise and discomfort. Most people associate powerfully flushing toilets with lots of noise. This may be factual in most cases, but not all brands are currently in the market.
So what makes up the best toilet for flushing large waste, and how can you arrive at that decision? We will answer or attempt to solve these and many more questions in this section. So, here are the most important factors worth considering when shopping for the most vigorous flushing toilet.
Toilet Design (Single-Piece Or Two-Piece)
Flush toilets come in either of two designs – one-piece and two-piece. Traditionally, toilets consisted of a tank and a bowl as separate entities. The two parts are connected via a pipe. Such design is what we term two-piece.
Single piece models, as the name sounds, the two parts are lumped together in one thing. Modern models have gone the single-piece way. The question is whether there is a difference between the two models.
While the two differ considerably in appearance, the difference is mainly cosmetic. In terms of performance, the two are at par, according to many people. The significant advantage of single-piece models is their compact design, making installation easy, especially where bathroom space is limited.
The availability of those two design models is excellent because you have the chance to pick the one that is cosmetically appealing to you and meets your expectations.
This article aims to expound and introduce you to the best toilet for flushing large waste. Well, the ability of a bathroom to wash away vast chunks of human waste depends squarely on the flushing power of such a toilet.
Famous brands are trying to outdo each other in engineering robust flushing systems. Siphon jet is perhaps the most famous and is so far successful. However, many brands are coming up with unique and robust systems that promise to revolutionize the flushing mechanism of contemporary flush toilets.
The primary system includes gravity, pressure-assisted, dual and single flush systems, double cyclone systems, tornado flush systems, double vortex, and tower style. Each of these new mechanisms aims to outperform the earlier versions and succeed.
We would recommend that you try these new flushing mechanisms if the previous one your toilet is using is not working efficiently. If you do not understand what these technologies mean, then you can speak to an experienced plumber to help you make an informed decision.
I bet you agree that utility bills can be choking. But, unfortunately, things are even harder right because of the global pandemic. So you should take the earliest opportunity to save on your water bills by installing the most efficient flush toilet.
Toilets are rated in terms of gallons per flush or GPF. Generally, a lower rating would mean the tank is water efficient and will save you some money over time. According to WaterSense and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), toilets should have a flush rate of 2 gallons per flush or even less.
You will see most brands rated 1.28 GPF or 1.6 GPF. These are well within with EPA criteria for water conservation. In addition, some models feature dual flush technology, which allows you to use lesser water to flush smaller waist and vice versa.
Flush Valve and Trap-way
Although it’s not given much attention, flush valve and trap-way play a vital role in determining the performance of a flush toilet. The wider the valve, the more water it will flow through and hence a more powerful flush.
Standard toilets have valves measuring 2 inches in diameter. Anything larger than that generally generates a faster and more powerful flush. You can easily find the information about valve measurement in the description of the toilet that interests you. Therefore, you need to pay close attention so that promoters do not dupe you.
Comfort And User Friendliness
You will notice that many brands are talking about right height or chair height toilets. How high a bathroom is determined how comfortable and ergonomic the toilet will be. The height should be 17 inches which is the same height as chairs.
Such measurements make it easy to sit down and wake up from the toilet. You will also feel comfortable as short toilets will flex your legs and make you feel tense. Furthermore, people living with physical limitations can easily use right-height.
However, if you are short, very high toilets may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, you need to choose a toilet height that you find comfortable. Taller than average individuals may benefit from toilets taller than 17 inches.
Round Vs. Elongated Bowl
In terms of design, toilets for flushing prominent waste feature either round or elongated bowls. According to many homeowners, elongated bowls are more comfortable than round models. This is because they offer a larger seating surface.
This does not mean round bowl models are uncomfortable. People have different tastes and preferences. Therefore, we leave the decision to you. The truth, however, is that taller toilets with long bowls are a lot more comfortable and ergonomic to use, even by the elderly.
It is also worthwhile and rewarding to point out that round bowled toilets require lesser space for installation. Therefore, they are ideal for smaller bathrooms. The bottom line is you choose wisely.
The most potent flushing toilet is not a cheap investment. It is, therefore, vital for you to know all the costs involved before you decide which brand to go for. Generally, famous brands are more expensive but are trustworthy.
Currently, the price of flush toilets ranges from a few hundred dollars to thousands. Being very expensive does not mean quality and vice versa. You can do some balancing and juggling to find a high-quality but affordable model. It is also worthwhile to have it at the back of your mind that you will pay about $80 to have a plumber install the toilet in your bathroom.
What is the best flushing technology for powerful toilets?
Newer flushing technologies such as double vortex, tornado, or cyclone systems do fantastic jobs. Famous models are now embracing the latest technology.
What is the difference between gravity and siphon jet flush?
Siphon jets tend to use twice as much water as gravity models. Therefore, the larger is more efficient in conserving water than the former. However, a siphon jet flush effectively forces away waste than a gravity flush.
What is the largest trap-way a toilet can have?
Trap-way and valve play a vital role in the performance of a toilet. The larger the trap-way, the more water it will allow to pass and faster speed guaranteeing effective flushing of significant waste. The largest trap-way and valve currently measures 2-3/8 inches diameter and 4 inches in diameter, respectively.
Can I stall a flush toilet on my own?
It is almost impossible for you to install a flush toilet on your own, even if you have the expertise. It’s a bulky and heavy bathroom fixture. Trying to handle it alone can only predispose it to damage. So, it would make a lot of sense to seek a plumber’s service.
You can put an end to the frequent embarrassment and frustration associated with a toilet that does not flush large waste successfully. Check out our picks for the best bathroom for large waste to find one that matches your needs.
Otherwise, you can use our in-depth buying guide to arrive at a more personal choice. Focus on flushing mechanism, comfort, and ease of cleaning, large size trap-way, valve, and a host of other features we have described. You will not get it wrong even if you have struggled to find the best. We wish you a successful shopping experience. | <urn:uuid:653ae4a0-86ac-497e-bef3-a5c32328d017> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.toiletlounge.com/best-toilet-for-flushing-large-waste-reviews-buying-guide/ | 2024-04-13T23:12:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.925909 | 5,968 |
You’ve read all about fertility diets, and you know you are supposed to do acupuncture to beat infertility. But, are you making sure that you are keeping your home safe from fertility harming toxins? See my full post on non-toxic cleaning products here!
There are many common household items that could be making you or your partner infertile. Here are three simple ways to make sure you are cleaning up the toxins and making your home fertility-friendly!
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Five Tips for Non-Toxic House Cleaning for Fertility
- Frequently eliminate dust by damp dusting and using a HEPA vacuum weekly. Here’s the deal: it turns out that fertility-harming toxins like phthalates live in the dust in our homes. Phthaltes are endocrine disruptors that are used in all sorts of household items, from plastics, to vinyl, to household cleaners that use “fragrance” or “parfum” in the ingredients. Phthalates are linked to decreased fertility in men and women, miscarriage, and pregnancy complications. When eliminating dust, you need to make sure you aren’t just pushing it around, or breathing it in. That’s why a HEPA filter vacuum is so important. When buying a HEPA filter vacuum, make sure the details specify that filtration efficiency is at least 99.97% and that particles retained are as small as 0.3 micrometers (formerly microns). Vacuums with HEPA filters do the best job of removing dust particles from your house. We splurged on a Dyson a number of years ago and we still love it. I can’t find the same model on Amazon now, but here is their Dyson HEPA filter bestseller. Here is Dyson’s statement about dust-removal. For removing dust from wooden furniture, damp dust with old rags or with reuseable cloths, like microfiber dust cloths.
- Use household cleaners that are free of fertility harming toxins. Regular household cleaners have many fertility harming toxins- bleaches, ammonia, phthalates (found in “fragrance” or “parfum”), parabens (anything ending in “-paraben”), glycol ethers, and triclosan (in anything “antibacterial”). Stop using them and replace them now with fertility-safe cleaning products. Luckily the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has a fantastic Guide to Healthy Cleaning that provides safety ratings for most major products. Be sure to check your products there! We love Branch Basics for All-Purpose, Bathroom, Glass, and Laundry (use code TOMAKEAMOMMY15 for 15% off!). Our Force of Nature is perfect for disinfecting. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the non-toxic cleaning supplies we love, and check out this link with all of my non-toxic favorites!
- Change your air filters regularly. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on timing and frequency for changing the air filters in your heating and cooling system. Don’t forget to clean your vents also- but clean them yourselves, and don’t hire anyone who will use toxic chemicals when cleaning your vents!
- Washing your bedding weekly. Dust and other tracked in fertility-harming toxins can build up in your bed- where you spend at least (I hope) 7-8 hours of every day. Make sure your wash your sheets in hot water and a safe non-toxic detergent, like this one or this one, every week. Do NOT use phthalate-laden dryer sheets, consider wool balls instead to reduce static and increase fluff!
- And of course, the best thing you can do is set your house up to eliminate places that collect fertility harming toxins!
- Choose hardwood floors over carpet to reduce dust collection.
- Choose blinds over cloth drapes/window dressings to minimize dust collection.
- Take your shoes off when you come into the house to minimize tracking in fertility-harming pesticides.
Non-Toxic Cleaning Products Safe for Fertility & Pregnancy
Force of Nature Disinfectant System
In case you missed my enthusiasm before, the Force of Nature Disinfectant System is hands down this is the coolest non-toxic cleaning solution we have found!
This is an EPA approved sanitizer, and it is even on the EPA list for disinfectants approved to clean surfaces for the novel coronavirus! It is a small home appliance that makes hospital-grade sanitizing and disinfecting spray that kills SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19, and also Staph, MRSA, Norovirus, Influenza A, Salmonella, and Listeria.
It is JUST AS EFFECTIVE AS BLEACH, but non-toxic and safe. Safe for fertility, in pregnancy, for kids, pets, for everything. Literally the only one on the EPA list that I would use. Remember to spray and let it sit for 10 minutes to get things disinfected!
Also, a friend of mine realized that it is an amazing stain remover from white cotton fabrics! If you’ve found other uses for it, email me and let me know!
Also- you’ll never buy another plastic spray bottle again!
Buy now–>> Force of Nature Disinfectant System and use the coupon code SAFESUMMER for free shipping + $15 off Starter Kits and Value Bundles!
Branch Basics– Non-Toxic Multipurpose Cleaning Concentrate and System
This is the newest in our non-toxic cleaning arsenal and we are LOVING the way you use a single concentrate to make almost everything- surface cleaner, laundry detergent, glass cleaner, foaming hand soap, and more.
You can also use it for dishwashing soap AND dishwasher soaps, but we haven’t tried that yet. Branch Basics is one of the most non-toxic options out there and it is NOT castille soap based- so for those of you who can’t handle Dr. Bronner’s, this is a great option.
You can order a Starter Kit with an Oxygen Boost that helps with heavy stains or scrubbing. You only re-order the concentrate, so you never have to replace the various jugs and bottles again- great for the planet!
MyGreenFills– Non-Toxic Laundry & Home Cleaning Refill Products
This unique company is constantly coming out with new non-toxic cleaning solutions. We’ve used their laundry wash and rinse for over a year and love it. This is another great company where you only order little refills, and you mix them up at home. This way you aren’t buying new plastic jugs! The best part is that their plastic jugs come with little motivating affirmations hidden on them :-). If you don’t like scents, be sure to get the unscented laundry wash- the essential oils in their scented version are quite strong! This company also does extensive work supporting women across the world and lifting them out of poverty through sustainable businesses.
I’ve pulled together a list of all our favorite non-toxic products that we use after years of research. Check out the products here!
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Business & Policy
Changes to crop variety registration process
Apr. 14, 2015, Saskatoon, SK - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced upcoming changes to streamline and modernize the way crop varieties are registered in Canada. The Government of Canada worked closely with the crop production value chain to ensure that Canada's Variety Registration (VR) system continues to protect Canada's international reputation for high-quality crops and encourages innovation in crop variety development by removing potential barriers to crop innovation.
- Streamlining the variety registration system to two tiers: Basic and Enhanced.
- Model Operating Procedures that will streamline Recommending Committees. This will give Canadian farmers faster access to the newest cutting-edge varieties.
- Incorporation by reference that will allow value chain consensus to speed up administrative changes by up to 24 months.
These changes will go through additional consultations with industry groups in the coming months. Today's announcement marks an important step in modernizing Canada's variety registration system. Canadian farmers demand the best quality inputs to keep the competitive advantage they enjoy over farmers from around the world. The Government will continue to remove bureaucratic hurdles that impede Canadian farmers' competitiveness.
These changes are part of the Government's focus on innovation, competitiveness, market development and regulatory modernization to generate economic growth across the sector.
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Goldfinger Injury Lawyers has assisted countless long term disability clients with their denied LTD claims against large insurers in fibromyalgia, chronic pain and depression cases.
If you are reading this installment of the Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog Post, you likely have some questions about fibromyalgia, chronic pain, or Long Term Disability Cases in general.
If this entry does not answer the questions you may have, don’t hesitate to give us a call toll free across Ontario at 1-877-730-1777 or email Brian Goldfinger at [email protected] or our law firm at [email protected]. Brian Goldfinger and our long term disability lawyers would be pleased to answer your questions, whatever they might be. All of our communication is confidential; and there is no charge; so don’t hesitate to ask away.
And with that pre-amble out of the way, it’s now on to demystifying fibromyalgia and chronic pain in the context of a long term disability claim in Ontario.
Chances are, you have long term disability insurance through your employer, or through an individual policy.
There aren’t that many long term disability insurers out there. So chances are you’re dealing with one of either Manulife, Sun Life, Great West Life, Industrial Alliance, Desjardins, SSQ, RBC Insurance, Empire Life, Co-Operators Insurance, La Capitale, Western Life just to name a few. There are certainly others, but that’s a pretty good list to start.
What all of these insurers have in common is that they are NOT CHARITIES. At the end of the day, they are in the business of making money.
The more money which a large long term disability insurer pays out to a claimant like you; the less money they get to retain in profit.
So, if your long term disability claim has been denied, don’t take it personally (easier said than done). In the vast majority of cases, it’s purely a business decision to deny your claim. There are certainly exceptions where the adjuster is incompetent, or has a vendetta against the claimant; but those are the exceptions, not the rule.
It’s easy for a long term disability insurer to APPROVE a claim where there are objective findings on a CT Scan, X-Ray or MRI. Example: You have a bad car accident and you break your legs, sustain a brain injury and cannot walk or manage your normal day to day self care activities.
These objective findings ought to lead to a quick approval for long term disability benefits without the need for the intervention of a personal injury lawyer.
But fibromyalgia cases are different.
Fibromyalgia is completely misunderstood. Some doctors believe in it. Others simply do not and shrug it off.
Fibromylagia does NOT show up on any x-ray, CT Scan or MRI.
Most Judges, Juries and everyday people do not even know what fibromyalgia. So when a claimant bases their disability application on a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, the insurer is skeptical right off the bat. Because of its sometimes mystifying and subjective nature, fibromyalgia is an EASY denial at first instance for a long term disability insurer. But this does NOT mean that you should lose hope and give up the fight. Tough times don’t last, but tough people do….
So, let’s get some things straight when it comes to discussion fibromyalgia:
- Fibromyalgia affects 2-3% of all Canadians
- Most people with fibromyalgia are women (80 to 90%)
- Fibromyalgia does not lead to permanent joint damage, deformity or broken bones
- People with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus ankylosing spondylitis can also have fibromyalgia
- It’s not uncommon for people with fibromyalgia to also experience sadness, anxiety, depression and worse, suicidal ideations
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that is believed to affect the central nervous system. The most common symptom of fibromyalgia is widespread pain, which can be experienced in one or more places throughout the body. The pain can vary from person to person, may move around the body from time to time and may change in intensity on a daily or even hourly basis. People with fibromyalgia may also experience other symptoms, such as fatigue, sleep difficulties, lack of concentration and memory, mood swings and gastrointestinal problems (such as constipation or diarrhea) and have a heightened sensitivity to touch and pressure.
What fibromyalgia does have in common with arthritis is that it can cause pain and fatigue and thus can have a significant impact on a person’s daily life.
Because the symptoms of fibromyalgia are hard to test for and may change throughout the day or week, it is often misunderstood and perceived as an “imaginary disease” or something that is “all in your head”. People with fibromyalgia may look well, but may in fact be experiencing a lot of pain. While more research is needed to fully understand this condition, doctors are now better able to diagnose it and recognize that multiple physiological factors are at play in producing the symptoms.
For many, the cause of their fibromyalgia cannot be identified. For many, the start of their fibromyalgia may be pinpointed to a triggering event, such as a severe illness, a traumatic incident or a stressful, emotional experience (such as a car accident or the death of a loved one).
There is currently no cure for fibromyalgia but medication, exercise, relaxation and stress-reduction measures, as well as other lifestyle changes, may help to reduce symptoms.
Regrettably, there is no single magical pill used to help cure fibromyalgia, although fairly recently (2007), Lyrica/Pregabalin became the first drug approved for treating fibromyalgia by the FDA in the United State (recognition is a step in the right direction).
To re-cap, fibromyalgia is an invisible impairment which has no cure which affects both mind and body which doesn’t show up on an X-ray, CT Scan or MRI which some people have heard of, and others have not, which some doctors believe in, and others do not, which is associated with all other sorts of factors like depression, GI problems, arthritis, lupus, etc. How’s that for a mouthful.
Given the complexity and lack of understanding of fibromyalgia, you can see how and why a long term disability insurer would make a denial for such a claim. But, as previously stated, this does not mean that you should give up. Stay strong and don’t let them knock you down. There is light at the end of the tunnel. | <urn:uuid:49340b95-a788-4978-928c-06bb0ace837b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.torontoinjurylawyerblog.com/long-term-disability-claims-fibromyalgia-facts-fiction-fairness-ontario/ | 2024-04-13T21:47:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.949024 | 1,435 |
More Than Just A Docking Station
This docking station is more than just a simple stand for your Olympus Voice Recorder. It offers a range of versatile functions that make it a must-have accessory for any professional.
With its USB connectivity, you can easily transfer your voice files from the device to your computer in no time. What’s more, when connected to a switched-on PC, it automatically recharges the inserted battery pack, ensuring that you never run out of power during important dictation sessions. And if you prefer to charge your battery independently, simply connect the stand to its AC power adapter.
But perhaps the most outstanding feature of this docking station is its hands-free dictation capability. With this functionality, you can effortlessly dictate while keeping your hands free for other tasks, making it a truly invaluable tool for productivity and convenience. | <urn:uuid:2d55cd95-376c-4e8a-b674-ed0aa05d9dfc> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.totalvoicetech.com/product/olympus-cr-21-usb-docking-station/ | 2024-04-13T21:32:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.919263 | 173 |
In addition to being destructive, mice and rats carry disease, spread pests and can contaminate your family’s food. The faster you identify the signs of infestation, the faster you can call in the professionals to protect your family.
Sights and Sounds
Droppings, which look like large grains of rice, are often the earliest noticeable sign of a mice or rat problem. Scratching noises coming from the ceiling can indicate black rats while noises from beneath floorboards can indicate brown rats. These noises at night are typically attributed to rats, while noises heard during the day are usually caused by squirrels. Brown rats also make a distinctive grinding noise with their teeth called “bruxing.”
Rats and mice are stealthy animals that can go months without being spotted. They are unlikely to venture out of their hiding places during the day unless they their nest is getting crowded. If you start spotting rats or mice, it is likely you already have a healthy infestation.
Signs of Movement
Using a strong flashlight shining at a low angle, examine dusty areas of your floor. You may find rat or mice tracks near your walls. You can also sprinkle flour or baby powder over a small stretch of floor and check it for tracks the next day. Pick a spot against a wall.
Because of their poor eyesight, rats and mice hug walls and move along established paths to access food sources and find their nest. Their bodies will leave dingy traces of dirt and grease along the wall.
Runs, Burrows and Nests
Rats and mice follow established paths outdoors as well. These tracks, called rat runs, are worn into low vegetation and grass. Brown rats prefer to live outside and will often have runs between their burrows and your home. You can spot their burrows beneath tree roots, around sheds, under decks and in compost piles. Mice on the other hand are totally at home living inside.
Black rats, sometimes called roof rats, as well as mice prefer indoor nesting spots that are close to food but infrequently disturbed. This could be any from behind a fridge to in the attic or a crawl space. They may shred paper and fabric items around your home for nesting material.
Rats and mice can be highly destructive and will gnaw on plastics, wood and even metal. Their teeth leave large, rough gouge marks. Holes in floorboards and walls are a clear sign of infestation.
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Montana drivers may be safer if they keep their headlights on during the day as well as at night. Although multiple studies have indicated that this is the case, just over one-fourth of vehicles manufactured at present have day running lights. Therefore, it has been proposed that there should simply be a law requiring drivers to keep their lights on at all times.
Some of the studies have found an accident reduction rate as high as 10 percent when headlights are used during the day. Their use has reduced pedestrian accidents by 12 percent and motorcycle accidents by as much as 23 percent. This is particularly significant since these are the types of accidents that tend to result in serious injuries and fatalities. The reduction is all due to greater visibility.
In countries where laws have been passed requiring daytime lights, there has been a significant reduction in accidents. Denmark had a 37 percent drop in left turn accidents while in Canada, multiple vehicle crashes dropped more than 11 percent. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examined the costs of more frequently replacing lights as a result of keeping them on during the daytime. The agency found that drivers would only pay no more than $40 dollars per year extra. Driver education about these low costs and the safety benefits could also significantly reduce accidents.
Sometimes motor vehicle accidents happen because of a combination of factors such as low visibility and distracted driving. However, if the accident is primarily caused by one person, that person is usually considered financially liable for costs such as medical expenses. The driver’s insurance company is supposed to cover these costs, but the compensation offer may be inadequate or the driver could be uninsured. One possibility for recovering costs could be filing a lawsuit against the driver with the help of an attorney. | <urn:uuid:3e13a00d-8382-4330-8387-8369662ce30c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.toweandfitzpatrick.com/blog/2017/09/daytime-headlight-usage-and-accident-reduction/ | 2024-04-13T21:56:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.98518 | 341 |
13th September 2024
London Group - Clay Pigeon Shooting
A repeat of last year's successful clay pigeon shooting event - Date TBC.
The cost for a beginners shoot is £78 per person. This will start with an introductory bacon roll at 10am and then 50 clays with an instructor and loan guns in groups of about five.
The place is very welcoming as several of us found last summer and it will be lovely wood-shooting over streams and water with plenty of parking for our toys. We will require a non-refundable deposit of £20 to reserve your place (once we have the required number) to the TR bank account with the rest on the day . Afterwards there are two nice pubs nearby, the Plough or the Seven Stars at Leigh, where we could dine. It can go ahead any weather as long as we bring appropriate out door clothing. | <urn:uuid:07d7dd75-5c69-4421-917f-7b4231b0c967> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.tr-register.co.uk/event/2024/09/3259/London-Group-Clay-Pigeon-Shooting | 2024-04-13T21:58:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.95486 | 182 |
If you’re looking to grow your real estate business, S corporations can be a great option. They have distinct tax advantages that can help you maximize profits. But if you’re not sure how to form an S corporation for real estate and convert your existing business into one, don’t worry—we’ve got everything you need to know right here!
S-corporation status can be a big advantage for real estate investors, who often have to pay income tax on their personal returns. If you’re operating as an S-corporation and make money from your rental properties, the profits will be passed through to shareholders and taxed at their respective tax rates. This means that you won’t have to pay taxes twice: once at the corporate level, and again on your personal return.
In addition, since there are limits on how much active income (i.e., money earned from working) can be taken out by owners of an S-corporation without triggering additional taxes or penalties, turning your business into one gives you more control over how much tax liability you face each year.
If you are considering converting your real estate business to an S-corporation, it’s important to make sure that your business will be a good candidate for this type of conversion. The following factors may help you determine whether your real estate business is a good candidate for an S-corporation:
The first step in forming your S corporation is to file Form 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation. In addition to this form, you will also need to file a second form called Form 2553-EZ, Short Form Election by a Small Business Corporation.
Once you have filed documents with the IRS and received approval from them, then you can begin operating as an S corporation. You may also be required to file additional forms after receiving approval from the IRS so that they can keep track of your business activities going forward.
You’ll want to form an S-corporation for real estate investing if you intend to use your company as a vehicle for buying and selling properties, making it easier for you to manage your investments. To get started with this process, first, choose the name of your corporation. You can choose any name that isn’t already in use by another business entity or trademarked by someone else; however, keep in mind that it may be difficult or impossible to register certain words as trademarks or service marks if they are part of the name of your corporation.
You must file form 2553 to elect to be taxed as an S corporation. Form 2553 is due by the 15th day of the third month after the beginning of the tax year. Form 2553 is not required if you are already taxed as an S corporation.
As an owner of an S-corporation, it’s important to understand that your income from the business is taxable. So if you want to avoid paying taxes on all of your profits, you’ll need to pay yourself a reasonable salary so that at least some of them are taxed at ordinary rates instead of being taxed at the higher capital gains rate.
Unlike sole proprietors, LLCs and partnerships, S corporation income is taxed at the shareholder level. This means your business can be structured to save you money on self-employment taxes and health insurance premiums.
S corporations also allow you to take advantage of lower tax rates by deducting 100% of your business expenses from your personal income, which may help offset some additional costs related to running a small business.
While the process of converting to an S corporation can seem daunting, it’s actually not difficult. The key is to make sure that your real estate business is a good candidate for the switch in the first place and then follow the steps outlined above. If you do that, you’ll be on your way to enjoying all of the benefits of being an S-corporation while also keeping up with any updates that may come along with this conversion.
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Traditional Catholic Catechism Lessons Online
Adult Faith Formation Lessons
TraditionalCatechism.com offers several lessons for adults looking to learn or better understand the Catholic Faith. We produce several lessons on several topics including:
Also included is Book by Book written commentaries as well as Audio and Video commentaries on each of the books of the Bible.
The Apostles’ creed is the oldest statement of faith in the Catholic Church, written sometime in the second century AD. The creed defines core Christian beliefs about God, Jesus, the church, salvation, and other theological topics. (Tap Here)
The ten laws given to Moses and Israel on Mt Sinai served several purposes.
- To Israel the law revealed the nature of God.
- The second purpose of the law was to reveal to each person that they could not obey God’s holy law.
- The third purpose was civil. The law provided a framework for the creation of a just society. (Tap Here)
So what is a sacrament? Many people think the sacraments are a pledge or dedication of our lives to God. However, the sacraments are actually much greater and bigger than that. They are not so much things we do for God but are actually the means God uses to grace us. The sacraments are vital practices of the Church that confesses that Jesus is God and Savior of the world. As such, it is important to understand what they are and why they are important. (Tap Here)
In the Catholic Church, the Precepts of the Church, sometimes called Commandments of the Church, are certain laws considered binding on the faithful. As usually understood, they are moral and ecclesiastical, broad in character and limited in number. In modern times there are five. These specifically Catholic commandments are additional to the Ten Commandments. (Tap Here)
Lamp and Light Bible Study is not a ‘theological’ study but a ‘life application’ study.
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What's working and what's not in Canada's cancer system – Report points to where action is needed
The 2018 Cancer System Performance Report compares provinces and territories in key areas of cancer care from prevention through to treatment and survivorship
TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2018 /CNW/ - The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) has released their 2018 Cancer System Performance Report. This is the latest in a series of reports that shine a light on areas of Canada's cancer system – from prevention and screening, through to treatment, survivorship and end-of-life care – to show what's working and where improvements are needed.
10 years ago, there was little consistently available information on the quality of cancer care across Canada. Over the past nine years, the Partnership has been working with national partners, provincial cancer agencies and territorial health authorities to identify what data exist and can be measured, to drive change.
The 2018 report shows where improvement is needed. The reports are supported by several networks across the country and they help drive policy and practice changes to improve the delivery of cancer services and improve the patient experience.
What the current report found:
- More Canadians are surviving cancer than ever before. As an example, survival rates for colorectal cancer have increased steadily with over 2,700 more Canadians surviving five years after being diagnosed, compared to 15 years ago.
- Colorectal cancer screening programs, implemented in much of the country over the last 10 years in efforts coordinated by the Partnership, contribute to improvements in survival by catching cancers early, and often before they develop.
- A high level of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, along with effective screening has the potential of eliminating cervical cancer in Canada, but the disease still kills 400 women every year – Vaccination rates in Newfoundland and Labrador are the highest in the country at 92 per cent compared to other provinces that have around 50 per cent and 60 per cent vaccination rates.
- The Partnership endorses the World Health Organization's declaration for eliminating cervical cancer and is working with a pan-Canadian network to achieve full HPV immunization and effective screening for cervical cancer in all provinces and territories.
- Too many Canadians are still being diagnosed with preventable cancers – While lung cancer rates are declining across Canada1, people in Nunavut are 2.6 times more likely, and people in Atlantic Canada are up to 1.5 times more likely, to be diagnosed compared to British Columbia and Ontario which have the lowest rates.
- The Partnership is helping jurisdictions across the country develop policies for reducing smoking and is launching a substantial effort to improve lung health in Nunavut.
- Canadians are still waiting too long for diagnostic tests to identify whether they have cancer – Depending on which province they live in, women with an abnormal mammogram result can wait anywhere from a few days to 22 weeks or longer to get a definitive diagnosis.
- The Partnership is actively working with the Canadian Breast Cancer Screening Network and experts across Canada to improve efficiencies in breast cancer screening in all provinces and territories and ensure most women are informed of their diagnosis well within the target of five weeks (or seven weeks if a biopsy is needed).
- Patients going through cancer treatment suffer symptoms like fatigue, pain, anxiety and depression and are often unable to receive support they need to address their concerns.
- The Partnership is working with partners across Canada to ensure hospitals and cancer centres are implementing tools that allow people with cancer to report physical and emotional challenges they face during treatment and get support from their care providers.
Read the full 2018 Cancer System Performance Report
Addressing these care gaps and challenges requires a coordinated pan-Canadian effort focused on a common set of priorities and goals. The Partnership is currently engaging thousands of Canadians across the country in the most comprehensive undertaking of its kind to modernize the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control.
This initiative will bring together Canada's diverse voices to determine the country's evolving priorities and challenges in addressing the burden of cancer and improving patients' quality of life. The Partnership is coordinating public engagements to gain insights to guide priorities of all work to improve cancer control for the next decade and beyond. All Canadians are encouraged to participate by taking #30MinutesThatMatter and visiting www.cancerstrategy.ca.
"Canada is an international leader in our ability to measure and report on the performance of the cancer system. We use what we learn from these reports and work with partners across the country on system improvements to make a real difference to Canadians affected by cancer," said Cindy Morton, CEO of the Partnership. "We look forward to releasing the new Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control next year which will help guide the country towards further improvements in outcomes for the benefit of all Canadians."
"International benchmarking data have shown that we do well in diagnosing and treating cancer, but we can do better," said Craig Earle, medical oncologist and vice-president, Cancer Control at the Partnership. "We've used data from system performance reports to engage oncologists and cancer agencies directly on areas where we know clinical practice improvements can be made – and we've shown that this effort leads to higher quality and more efficient care."
"For a small province like P.E.I., the ability to participate at the national level to learn and share evidence-based cancer control information and resources are of paramount importance," said Dr. Larry Pan, radiation oncologist at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre. "The Partnership's system performance reporting has allowed us to collaboratively mobilize positive change using evidence and practice patterns from the national landscape to drive impactful policy and system quality improvement initiatives in our province, with the ultimate goal of delivering optimal cancer care for Islanders in an effective and sustainable manner."
About the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
As the steward of the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control (the Strategy) the Partnership works to implement the Strategy to reduce the burden of cancer on Canadians. The partner network – cancer agencies, health system leaders and experts, and people affected by cancer – brings a wide variety of expertise to every aspect of our work. After 10 years of collaboration, we are accelerating work that improves the effectiveness and efficiency of the cancer control system, aligning shared priorities and mobilizing positive change across the cancer continuum. The Partnership continues to support the work of the collective cancer community in achieving our shared 30-year goals: a future in which fewer people get cancer, fewer die from cancer and those living with the disease have a better quality of life. The Partnership was created by the federal government in 2006 to move the Strategy into action and receives ongoing funding from Health Canada to continue supporting partners from across Canada. Visit www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca.
- Canadian Cancer Society. Lung cancer statistics. 2017. Available at: http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/lung/statistics/?region=pe
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I availed 3 tickets for a One Day Tour in Corregidor last year during the Travel Mart Expo in Moa for only P1600 each. That includes the RT Ferry, Tour Bus and Buffet Lunch.
In case you missed it, you can check Sun Cruises homepage for the prices. There are also several activities you might want to try, camping is also possible.
Corregidor is known for its historical value. It’s a good place to go back to the times when Japanese invaded PH in 1941. It is a small island in Cavite, and approximately 48km away from Manila Bay.
I called Sun Cruises for advance reservation on January 16, 2014.
How to get to Sun Cruises?
Take MRT going to Taft Ave MRT
From Taft MRT transfer to LRT 1 Edsa and go to LRT Vito Cruz (P12)
From Vito Cruise, walk to Rizal Stadium and take the orange jeep going to CCP
Drop off to Sun Cruises
Go to Reservation Boot and get your Boarding Sticker. Your Group Name, Seat # and Bus # is indicated in this sticker. Pay P100 per person for fuel surcharge.
— Start —
7 AM – 8:00 AM – Checking Time and Boarding Time
8 AM – Depart from Manila
9:15 AM – Arrive in Corregidor
As soon as your arrive, you will see tranvia buses waiting. Just hop on the Bus # indicated in your Sticker.
And your tour will begin and lasts for almost 2 and half hours in the morning
12 – 1PM Buffet Lunch
1PM to 2:15PM Afternoon Tour
2:15 Depart from Corregidor
4PM Arrive in Manila Bay
— End of Tour —
What to expect in Corregidor?
See historical Ruins, Memorial, Statues, Mountains, Trees, Museums, and more 🙂 You will definitely learn more about the history of PH.
The place has many restrooms in several tourist spots, it’s clean too. It’s very peaceful, and beautiful in Corregidor, add the wind 🙂
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100 Main Street S. DAUPHIN, MB R7N 1K3
Posted March 13, 2024 | Author Desiree Rantala
Power. It's what makes things go! Whether it be electricity, passion, motivation, and even, people. You're venturing to Northgate Trails in Dauphin for the first time. You've packed up a mountain bike and are on the road. You arrive to a microcabin nestled in the trees, which provides comfort after a long drive out from the city. After a restful night's sleep, you're ready to ride. With your feet on the pedals and handlebars gripped, you push off. Your momentum gains speed as you trek through guided gravel pathways, wind over wooden bridges, and navigate around tree stumps and wilderness overgrowth. You push past monstrous and lush wild ferns, thrust past an auto graveyard, and pick up speed through a bobsled luge. You pedal faster as momentum gains and your heart is racing. Your wheels come to a screeching halt as you stop for a breath. A city silhouette hums in the distance and you finish off a thirst quenching bottle of water.
Get ready to discover the power of pedalling in the Parkland and feel the flame of what it means for an experience to be powered by people.
Welcome to Northgate Trails! A mecca for mountain bikers in Manitoba that can be found on the North Escarpment of Riding Mountain National Park. Hugging private property lines and one of Manitoba's beloved parks, this 26 kilometre stacked loop system is home to locals, visitors, adventurers, and explorers alike. With varying levels of trails available,
Who ever said an outdoor adventurer doesn't love a little glamping? These modern yet rustic all-season microcabins offer the comforts of home with simplistic charm. These 108 square foot stays pack a punch. Bunk beds for adequate sleeping and storage, wifi, lighting, clothes hooks, electrical plugs for phones and personal tech, a picturesque window view of green space, and your very own private driveway. The outdoor porch is complete with bike racks and eclectic wooden chairs.
The site setup at Northgate is a mountain bikers dream. Enjoy hot, clean, private modern showers and shared restrooms, a bike pump station, outdoor eatery, and the well developed communal bonfire and picnic area! If you're traveling with kids or a group of friends, visit the Lady Slipper Stage, tucked away in the forest for a "create your own show" entertainment experience.
As you are venturing on the North Escarpment of Riding Mountain National Park, the cell phone service is spotty. Throughout the site you will find trail markers that include longitude and latitude along with adequate way-finding. I recommend taking a photo of the trail site map before you ride, so you'll have it when you need it.
It's Saturday morning. You're hungry and ready to get going. No day is complete without the right fuel, so head on into town and stop at Cafe Trocadero on Main Street in Dauphin for morning grub. A smoothie and breakfast sandwhich will keep you going for the day.
Form meets function at Prairie Supply Co in Dauphin. Your next stop isn't complete without appropriate wears on the trail. Prairie Supply Co is a general merchants store featuring lifestyle goods, brands and local wear. It's here where you'll find the merchandise lineup for Northgate Trails with all dollars earned being returned to the trail. Stock up on casual, comfortable, and cool-wicking clothing such as t-shirts, long sleeves, and buffs. Rep local on the trails!
There's nothing wrong with looking fabulous on the trails. Support local and stock up on local swag!
We know you're full from your morning breakfast, but trust us that you'll be hungry later. Soothe those hangry hunger pains later with your very own Northgate Trail mix at Nutters Everyday Naturals in Dauphin. Go nuts with the variety of bulk goods and natural foods at your fingertips. Create your very own custom trail mix to enjoy later on the trail. Dried blueberries, peanuts, dried papaya and cranberries. Delicious! If you think you'll need even more of a jumpstart later, check out their electrolyte and healthy workout offerings.
Think now, thank yourself later. Top up your cup with fresh brews and a view for Sunday morning. Take advantage of the large bulk coffee selection at Nutters. Support local and try Garage 41 Coffee, locally roasted in Dauphin! With roasts of flavour from Columbia, Brazil, Nicaragua, and beyond. Will it be a medium or dark roast for you?
Some of the trails at Northgate offer views that might make it hard to believe that you are in Manitoba, but rest assured that you are. Not only will you remember the sights seen, but the names of the trails that took you there. With trail names like Slim Jim, Niko, Bobsled, Auto Alley and Meh, you're in for a true adventure. In Gaylene's Garden, take in the glow of monstrous ferns; feeling like you are in a rainforest or a new land. I'd like to say it's the Jurassic Park of the Parkland.
Discover the most beautiful rest stop... creekside! Cool down with some creek toe dipping. With a few friendly spots available along the trail, take off the shoes and helmet, roll up the pants, and take in nature's air conditioning. You may even discover fun finds once you slow down and take in your surroundings.
If you're a little bit of an adrenaline junkie then you'll feel right at home on Bobsled, Auto Alley, and the Pump Track. If you're looking for a faster space, challenge yourself! Measure in speed, distance, timing, or even confidence.
As you wind through the trail and landscape of Northgate opt in for a different change of pace. Discover more than beautiful scenery and lush greenery. With a strong arts and culture sector stemming from Dauphin, several community members and groups have taken the initiative to create and continue to beautify and enhance the area. Be welcomed by the varying ornamental tree sculptures that are left to be adorned by passerby's. Or the tucked away Lunenbirdhouse Play Area that is decorated with a collage of bird houses for even the smallest of trail friends. These artful surprises found in Northgate are an homage to the dedication and continued passion of the Parkland's arts and culture community. From them, for you.
A great day of riding deserves a great meal. There's nowhere better to stop for your Saturday evening dinner delight then Corrina's On Main in Dauphin. Order up a plate of homemade deliciousness that will leave you wanting more. I recommend their pickle chips, chicken parmigiana, and you have to try their Reubenator sandwhich! If you're feeling brave and extra hungry... go for their famous King's Burger.
Dauphin is home to the Countryfest Community Cinema. This four theatre cinema packs a punch and serves hot popcorn with the latest flicks straight outta Hollywood. After dinner stop by the cinema and catch a flick!
If you're looking to continue the adventure, stop by Obsolete Brewing Co. in Dauphin! This award winning and brand new brewery offers 20 taps in their tap room. 16 house-made beers and four craft non-alcoholic drinks are the starting line up to wet your whistle. Stop by and check out the vibrant interior!
After an epic day of trail riding, it's time to put your feet up. Head to the community shared bonfire for snacks, stories and friendly company. I dare you to not to be tempted by the pump track siting wayside to the fire pit.
If you're starting to plan your trip out to the Northgate Trails but in need of an extra step up, the kind folks at Decipher Wilderness Experiences have you covered. With bike rentals and lessons available year round!
I hope you're now craving the power of pedalling in the Parkland.
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If you've ever been to Disney World, you've probably been to EPCOT.
The theme park is a favorite for many travelers due to the different country pavilions and events like the yearly EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
Walt Disney envisioned the park as an example of the future — a progressive city that would showcase where humanity would be in the next millennia.
When Walt Disney passed away in 1966, the direction of the unopened park changed. Disney wanted to showcase the future (similar to Walt's initial idea), and others wanted to showcase different cultures and customs.
Eventually, the two concepts were combined, creating what we have now. The park opened in 1982 and has since been an iconic park next to Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
EPCOT is about to change, and new plans will drastically alter the attraction we've grown to know and love.
Find out how EPCOT is about to change forever with significant renovations:
EPCOT currently has two different neighborhoods: World Showcase and Future World.
Pretty soon, Future World is going adios while they introduce three new communities and maintain World Showcase the same.
The new layout will be World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, and finally, World Showcase (the one filled with the different country pavilions).
According to Imagineers, the park will shift into various sections to house new attractions like Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana.
This allows EPCOT to go back to its original directive in a way that works with the park in modern times. The new sections will be represented by different colors, each with a different theme.
The New Neighborhoods
World Celebration is what you'll first encounter entering the park, and the color blue represents it.
A new CommuniCore Plaza will be built there, allowing for activities like outdoor festivals or pop-ups.
You'll also find a character meet & greet in this area.
World Nature will be green and represent the earth. This is where you'll find attractions like Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, which consist of two different pavilions (land and sea).
This new neighborhood will focus on how humans and the earth are connected and what that looks like within the next few decades.
World Discovery will be action-packed. You'll find attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Test Track here.
It'll be represented by red and be all about innovation and ingenuity. This is where you go for high-speed rides.
Lastly, the World Showcase (represented by an orange) will largely stay the same. This is probably because it's a guest favorite and houses some of the park's coolest festivals.
What Else Is Changing?
Since the neighborhoods are changing, the front of the park is also getting a new facelift. Much of its brutalist architecture is being replaced by World Celebration.
Instead of giant gray cement structures, you'll see LED lights and gardens optimal for events, musical or otherwise.
The concept of the park is going to change eventually. It's been said that the park is constantly evolving, and we're bound to see changes every so often. This keeps us on our toes and makes EPCOT the park we will always enjoy.
If you're traveling to Orlando, Florida, this summer, stop by Disney World. Visiting theme parks like EPCOT will add some Disney magic to your vacation.
The park is changing soon, so visiting now might be your last opportunity to say goodbye to Future World and the brutalist architecture.
While the layout and neighborhoods may change, EPCOT will always be a favorite among locals and travelers for being the park that represents diversity, culture, and the future.
These massive renovations will forever change how we see EPCOT, but we're sure it'll be done quickly and with some Disney magic.
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After arriving in Australia from Bali, Tia Nyirongo has been forced into the government’s new state run 14-day quarantine to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
For Nyirongo, who has food allergies and a restricted diet, the first 24 hours of quarantine proved to be challenging. After being served a small portion of shellfish for dinner, she called down to ask for a meal she that she wasn’t allergic to. What ended up arriving shortly after was a few crackers, a bun and some cheese.
“How on earth is this considered a meal (dinner) for people in mandatory government quarantine? Am I secretly at a fat camp and they’re trying to starve me into a size dead?”
In an exclusive interview with The Bali Sun, Nyirongo explained the strict rules and less than ideal living conditions she will be forced to endure for the next 14 days.
“We were met by police as soon as we landed in Perth. There were police all over the airport and health screenings were done by people in full hazmat suits- temp taken, a few questions asked and then quarantine was explained.”
“We were all crammed into one city bus, so packed most of us couldn’t sit down and when someone asked police about the 2 metre distancing rule, he shrugged. A bit disappointing considering the current situation.”
Once the bus finally arrived, things didn’t seem so bad as Nyirongo was surprised to find out she would be staying a the fancy Duxton Hotel in Perth.
But once inside her room, she quickly realized this wasn’t going to be a vacation.
For 14 days, Nyirongo and all travelers arriving from abroad in Australia, will not be allowed outside of their hotel room or be able to get any fresh air
“There is a $50,000 fine if you’re found breaking the terms of quarantine. I open my door sometimes to say hi to the guards and police or to show friends on video chat who is guarding us because people are curious,” Nyirongo told The Bali Sun.
The next morning breakfast wasn’t any better as Nyirongo was delivered a croissant and 6 cubes of melon.
Initially Nyirongo was explicitly told twice that food deliveries were not allowed and went against the department of health’s policies for the quarantine.
After mutliple compaints started surfacing on social media, she asked the doctor (who checks on quarantine patients twice a day) about the food situation and was then told she was now permitted to order food delivery from companies such as Uber Eats and get grocery deliveries from family.
To Nyirongo’s relief, the government’s state run quarantine is also providing internet to patients so they’re able to stream tv shows and movies on their television.
Nyirongo was grateful that she isn’t a drinker or smoker as all alcohol and smoking is banned for the duration of the quarantine as per the department of health.
Nyirongo says she expects things to get better as she is part of the first group in Western Australia to go through the quarantine.
“This is totally unprecedented so there are a lot of things they need to work on like the food, an option for fresh linen change or room cleaning and the staff all need to be briefed on what is and isn’t allowed”
“There are some really wonderful things they’re doing. I am pro lockdown. I believe the whole world needs a total 3 week lockdown, shut it all the way down! And this would give the world a fighting chance at starving the disease.”
“I am incredibly proud of the Australian government for doing what was best for the community and putting this quarantine in place.”
“We get twice daily welfare checks where a healthcare worker comes around to see how everyone is doing. He heard all the food complaints and took action immediately to allow outside food to be brought in.
“The hotel staff are incredibly kind and are trying their best to be accommodating and helpful. “
In order to keep busy for the next 14 days, Nyirongo says she will be working on her business, taking virtual dance classes, working out and talking with family over video calls so she doesn’t get lonely.
Nyirongo will be doing a live video journal each day from Quarantine on her Facebook.
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Moorea is one of the most stunning and tropical destinations in French Polynesia that is highly admired for its tropical surrounding. This beautiful island destination is surrounded by the most beautiful fishing villages, historical sites, beaches, mountains, and attractive tropical attractions where you can enjoy a fantastic holiday time. Today, on this trouble blog we are here with some top-rated gorgeous attractions that you can explore in Moorea to enjoy an unforgettable and fantastic coastal holiday time. With the help of research, we have brought the top-rated traveling attractions that you can explore in this beautiful tropical Paradise to collect the best memories. So, if you are ready to plan a fantastic tropical trip to French Polynesia then we have got the best details and for more information, you can take a look at the details that are listed on this blog.
We all know that French Polynesia is one of the stunning and tropical Paradises of the world that attracts people to admire the beauty of tropical nature beaches coastal surroundings to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing holiday time. And, Moorea is one of the spectacular and amazing places in French Polynesia that attracts people to admire its Paradise beauty of the tropical region. So, if you’re ready to collect more details about the best things that you can do in Moorea Island then you can surely take a look at the details that are given below.
Belvedere lookout is one of the most award-winning places in French Polynesia that is highly admired for its pineapple plantation, green mountains, hiking trails, and the gorgeous roads that lead to exploring the tropical surroundings of Moorea. This is one of the panoramic breathtaking attractions that attract people to admire the beauty of sunset and sunrise. Also, this is one of the finest places in French Polynesia where you can capture the beauty of rainbow rising from the green slopes exploring this beautiful area can help you to enjoy hiking, trekking, to admire the natural surroundings and the tropical waterfalls.
This scenic tropical Ōpūnohu Bay is one of the attention-grabbing attractions in French Polynesia that attract people to enjoy the greenery and the duty of the blue waters the breezy weather of this wonderful Island helps people to relax in the gorgeous surroundings of nature most importantly this wonderful deep water bay allows people to enjoy boating and swimming activities to enjoy the natural and Marine surroundings of French Polynesia similarly you can also explore the beauty of the public beach and Lagoonarium de Moorea.
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Gumbo Limbo — Florida Native Tree
Native to Florida, South Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, the Bursera Simaruba tree is renowned for its resilience, rapid growth rate, and distinctive appearance. Commonly known as the gumbo limbo tree due to its unique, peeling bark. The term “gumbo limbo” is believed to be derived from a combination of African and Native American languages, although the gumbo limbo in Florida is also fondly referred to as the “tourist tree” with the reddish, peeling bark resembling the sunburned skin of tourists.
Bursera Simaruba Tree Description
The gumbo limbo tree is a medium-to-tall tropical tree with a thick trunk and large irregular branches starting close to the ground and forming an open, round crown. Its leaves are compound, with 7–13 leaflets arranged in a spiral, up to 12 inches long, and bright or dark green in color. Furthermore, the flowers of the Bursera simaruba tree are relatively small and inconspicuous. They typically appear as small, greenish-white clusters and may not attract as much attention as the flowers of some other ornamental trees. But they do play a crucial ecological role as an important source of nectar and pollen for a variety of local wildlife, including bees and butterflies. Fruits are oval, red, and about 1/2 inch long, containing a single seed; the tree propagates easily from cuttings or seeds.
Additionally, gumbo limbo is a wind-resistant tree, well-suited to South Florida’s tropical climate. It thrives in warm, humid conditions and is tolerant of various soil types, including sandy and limestone soils, which are prevalent in the region. The Bursera simaruba in Florida is also quite popular due to its outstanding resilience to harsh conditions, including strong winds and salt spray, making it an excellent choice for coastal and hurricane-prone areas. Its ability to quickly recover from damage is a significant advantage in South Florida’s weather conditions. Plus, no pests or diseases of major concern.
The Red-Trunk Belize Variety of Gumbo Limbo Tree
As previously mentioned, one of the most attractive features of the Bursera simaruba is its trunk, often admired for its reddish or coppery aromatic bark which peels off in papery flakes exposing a smooth gray inner bark. This characteristic gives the tree a unique appearance, making it a visually striking addition to landscapes.
In South Florida, and at our TreeWorld Wholesale nursery, you can find two varieties of the gumbo limbo tree for sale. The red-trunk Belize gumbo-limbo tree often has a more slender trunk with a deeper reddish hue, elongated and less robust than the standard gumbo limbo tree, which is typically thicker. While both are adapted to tropical climates, the “red-trunk Belize” variety may possess specific adaptations suited to the environments of Belize and nearby regions.
Best Landscape Applications for the Gumbo Limbo
Lastly, with its broad, spreading canopy, the gumbo limbo tree provides excellent shade. It’s ideal for creating cool, shaded areas in gardens, parks, and public spaces, making it a popular choice for South Florida’s sunny and warm climate.
Bursera Simaruba Tree for Sale at TreeWorld Wholesale
At our tree farm nursery, we have gumbo limbo trees for sale, both the traditional Bursera Simaruba variety and the red-trunk Belize tree, available in sizes from 25 to 300 gallons, including exclusive 600-gallon size trees. For further Bursera Simaruba tree specifications, please check our chart.
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As we approach the New Year, a range of disruptive forces present distinct challenges for investors – playing out in the geopolitical arena in the form of trade wars, on the policy front in the form of divergent monetary policies, and on the economic front as countries contend with a late cycle environment.
We’ve narrowed these down to five key themes that should continue to dominate headlines and drive the performance of financial assets in 2019.
At a time when many investors review their portfolio positioning, our Asset Allocation team outlines its investment ideas to help navigate the environment ahead.
THEME 1: Global trade wars – can China avoid a crisis?
The trade conflict between the US and China has been escalating – and it might get worse before it gets better if the two sides continue to play a game in which neither side is willing to yield first.
A deterioration in the relationship between the world’s two superpowers might have far reaching consequences, such as a weaker yuan and stronger US dollar, rising geopolitical tensions and slowing global economic growth. A less visible but potentially greater risk is the impact on US inflation – higher prices caused by tariffs could lead to an upside surprise in inflation data and a subsequent sell-off in US rates and equities.
Although the direct impact of a trade war on the US economy could be marginal, China’s economic growth could lose nearly 2% in the next two years, according to the International Monetary Fund, creating a serious drag on the global economy. China has been considered a major risk for years and, with imbalances building, this could finally materialise – indeed, trade tensions have already sent the Chinese stock market plunging in 2018. After the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, China was the economic locomotive that helped to pull the rest of the world out of recession; it might lack the necessary power to do so again next time.
If the trade conflict is resolved, however, Chinese assets could offer a buying opportunity at bargain prices.
US Dollar |
High-Quality Government Bonds |
Emerging Markets (EM) |
China and Japan Equities |
Consider taking advantage of potential currency uplift and as a safe-haven currency |
Maintain US long-term Treasuries – defensive qualities could prove supportive if global economy slows |
Separate China allocation from EM – China may underperform other EM countries |
Be prepared to consider Chinese and Japanese equities at attractive valuations if the trade conflict fades |
THEME 2: Fixed income – a bias towards rising bond yields?
Since the 2008 credit crisis, government bond yields have declined significantly, partly due to quantitative easing (QE) and partly due to subdued expectations about future short-term rates, inflation and economic growth. These expectations are reflected in the flat yield curve. With the tapering of QE and the beginning of the hiking cycle, we are now at a turning point, which could have significant consequences for bonds as well as all major asset classes.
The key risk is a surprising jump in inflation, leading to a realisation that central banks are behind the curve and raising expectations of faster tightening. In this scenario, a correction in both equities and bonds could occur. This would be problematic for portfolios relying on a negative equity/bond correlation for diversification. Higher US yields could also mean a strong US dollar, providing some protection to clients exposed to US assets.
Tightening is dependent on continued economic strength; but if the economy slows, bonds may have another good year and could outperform equities.
Short Duration |
US Treasuries |
High Yield (HY) Bonds |
Value and Growth in Equities |
Shorter duration could outperform longer duration in a rising rate environment. But consider some long duration in the portfolio as it can offer protection |
US Treasuries offer better value over cash and can play a defensive role in portfolios |
HY could outperform investment grade when rates are rising due to positive correlation with economic growth and shorter duration |
Maintain a balance between value (short duration) and growth (long duration). Banks may benefit from a steepening yield curve |
THEME 3: Emerging markets – risk or opportunity?
Higher US interest rates may attract capital flows away from emerging markets (EM) as the opportunity cost of being in safer US assets decreases. In addition, a combination of higher US rates with stable non-US rates should strengthen the US dollar, making it more difficult for EM countries to repay dollar-denominated debt, while there is also the potential for intensifying protectionism and global trade wars.
Each of these factors by themselves, or even in combination, may not necessarily lead to an EM crisis; however, the weight of some idiosyncratic country-level problems, such as those we have seen in Argentina, Turkey or Brazil, could lead to contagion, which in turn could be amplified by indiscriminate selling from ETF investors.
Overall, however, the fundamentals of many EM countries are sound. The valuations of EM equity and bond markets look attractive after lagging their developed markets counterparts in 2018, particularly US equities. If an EM crisis doesn’t materialise, it may be a buying opportunity.
Selective EM |
Barbell Allocation |
Equity Diversification |
EM Debt |
EM is not a homogenous opportunity set – it will pay to be selective |
Use a barbell strategy combining EM assets with defensive assets (e.g. US dollar, US Treasuries) |
Diversify EM equity exposure across Asia, Europe, Latin America and frontier markets |
Blend EM debt exposure across hard currency sovereigns, local currency sovereigns and corporate issuers |
THEME 4: Global stock markets – another year in the long bull cycle?
President Trump will do everything he can to keep the US economy strong because the success of his presidency relies on it, although his hands might be somewhat tied following the US midterm elections. While the current economic cycle has become one of the longest in history, we see no immediate warning signs that it is likely to end soon. As such, unless unforeseen significant risks materialise to derail the US economy, we may have another strong year for equity markets despite concerns over valuations. The policy of ‘America first’ with respect to trade negotiations may help push the value of American assets higher.
But there is a risk here. America still relies on the rest of the world as much as the rest of the world relies on America – attempting to reset the terms of global trade too hard in America’s favour might derail the economies of other countries.
US Equities |
Maintain an allocation to US equities as they may deliver another year of outperformance |
Balance equity exposure with an allocation to bonds to diversify equity risk and include as many independent sources of return in the portfolio |
Keep some cash in the portfolio to be able to quickly invest in opportunities as they arise |
Overweight the US dollar or simply do not hedge the dollar exposure of US assets (although hedging the currency of foreign high-quality bonds and cash should be a golden rule of thumb) |
THEME 5: Europe – can it push through harder tests to come?
The European Union (EU) faces a number of challenges in 2019, including the ongoing Brexit process, further tensions with the Italian government and the continued rise of populism, anti-immigration, anti-establishment and separatism movements. A weakening European economy (real GDP has decelerated in 2018) could exacerbate the issues.
On the other hand, any favourable resolutions could lead to economic acceleration and a relief rally. In addition, European earnings growth has lagged European economic growth – a recovery in earnings may provide a boost to European equities.
High-Quality Government Bonds |
European Equities |
UK Equities and British Pound |
Active Management |
Include US long-term Treasuries – defensive qualities could prove supportive if global economy slows |
Maintain exposure as favourable resolution to political concerns could provide support |
Be prepared to add to allocations at attractive valuations if a favourable outcome for Brexit becomes likely |
Political uncertainty may lead to volatility – a constructive environment for good active managers to add value |
More on Disruptive Forces
The T. Rowe Price Global Market Outlook for 2019, Navigating Global Disruption, is released in December. The report provides a global perspective on the range of disruptive forces set to impact markets and economies in 2019. Featuring key insights from our Global CIOs, it’s an essential resource as you prepare your investment strategy for the year ahead.
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LANGLEY, B.C. — Frank Ogden, known to many as Dr. Tomorrow, will be the featured speaker at the B.C. Trucking Association’s (BCTA) annual management conference this year.
Ogden is a renowned speaker who is known for his off-the-wall ideas and innovative thinking.
He resides on a high-tech houseboat in Vancouver Harbor, and stays in touch with the world through technology ranging from phone modems to satellites and CD-ROMs.
Ogden is known to shake up audiences with his unique insights and get them thinking about the future.
To register for the management conference, which is held in Penticton, B.C. from June 7 to 9, call the BCTA at 800-565-2282.
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The OSG 1996-97 season started out with the Third Music Festival of La Coruña, a city on the North Coast of Galicia in Spain. Everyone of these concerts had Spanish music, and with a special attention on Manuel de Falla: La vida breve, El sombrero de tres picos, El amor brujo, and his Concerto for piano in D. We went, as we often did, on a run-out to Santiago de Compostela, which is the city with the famous cathedral basilica–the goal of the Camino de Santiago, reputedly with the remains of St. James.
There, we would play at the Auditorio de Galicia, which was beautifully situated on some water. After we played our concert, the hosts would treat us to wine and some seafood, like pulpo (which is octopus). Since I was vegan, I didn’t eat this, but would give it to one of my friends or stick the little tentacled arm onto my wine glass after I had finished. Even after cooking, the tentacle would remain fixed on the surface for an hour or more! Silly pranks.
One thing Melissa and I loved to eat was a tapa called Pimientos de Padrón. These were little green peppers cooked in olive oil and salt. Most of these peppers in were mild, but a few were like firecrackers in your mouth. So it was a game of Russian roulette, or, I guess, “Galician roulette.”
In October and November, the orchestra programed Bruckner 6 and Shostakovich 6. The OSG also supported an educational project called La Escuela de Práctica Orquestal, in which members of the OSG would work with young musicians in the area–coaching and conducting them for performances. I got a chance to conduct a brass group on a Renaissance suite by Tilman Susato, which was great for me, with my early music training. The OSG also featured my horn-playing friend, Tomás Gallart, on Haydn’s Concerto No. 1 in D major. He had such a beautiful and light approach on the horn–and a fantastic high range. Tomás now plays in Zürich.
We ended November with a de Falla run-out to the beautiful coastal city of Vigo with its stunning “ria”–an inlet of water, similar to a “fjord.”
I can’t remember whether it was in Vigo or Santiago, but there was a bar we sometimes went to. In this bar, you were served a pitcher with a strong wine called Porrón. You had to pour the wine from the spout into your mouth, and the only food they served was peanuts in their shells, which they simply dumped onto the table top–and when you cracked open the peanut shells, you simply dumped them onto the floor.
Which reminds me of a kind of Spanish philosophy about garbage that was a little different than the U.S. In Spain, people were less careful about litter. They would often throw things on the ground, and this left me a little uncomfortable. But every night, the cleaning crew (“limpieza”) would come out. By the next morning, everything was amazingly clean again! | <urn:uuid:24e78742-7ef0-4cce-8394-67bdeb30ab93> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.trumpetjourney.com/2021/03/12/more-performing-and-living-in-galicia/ | 2024-04-13T23:19:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.978596 | 701 |
Michael Tucker - Head Instructor
Michael found his way into HEMA via stage combat. He was fortunate while he was training for his certification his mentor introduced him to the wide world of HEMA over a decade ago. After spending a few years traveling and learning he opened up a Lightsaber School in Indianapolis, basing the forms on popular weapons in the HEMA world. After finding himself missing the sound of steel he returned to his first love and opened Tuathair Academy of Swordsmanship in Indianapolis. | <urn:uuid:0f590f27-44ab-4ae9-b625-110a9d3092e9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.tuathair.com/about/staff | 2024-04-13T23:15:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.979158 | 100 |
Wearing my current weak spot: a long cardigan. It's definitely the best purchase I made this winter. They're so easy and you can wear them in many many ways: as a coat on the less colder days, under a coat on the cold days and perfect to create layers in an outfit. I'm starting to accept the all black outfits on me but of course I couldn't resist a spot of camel color ;)
Is the long cardigan also a part of your closet?
CARDIGAN mango (on sale)
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Financial Services >> Analyst Interviews >> November 27, 2012
Macro Drivers Enable a Positive Outlook for Middle Market BDCs
Jasper Burch is a specialty finance equities Research Analyst at Macquarie Group Limited, covering the agency mortgage REITs, business development companies and mortgage insurers. Mr. Burch joined Macquarie in December 2009. Prior to Macquarie, Mr. Burch worked at Fox-Pitt, Kelton, covering specialty finance companies. Mr. Burch earned a B.S. in mathematics and economics from St. Lawrence University, where he graduated summa cum laude, with honors. Profile
TWST: What is the environment like for BDCs right now? How are things going overall?
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Bernd Mühlmann comes from one of the most remote places in Tirol, the Villgratental Valley, and has founded a label there which uses fine materials and clean lines to create timeless fashion.
Even by Tirolean standards, the Villgratental Valley in East Tirol is pretty remote. Good job that Bernd Mühlmann's has his flagship store in the somewhat larger and more accessible city of Innsbruck, in the old town's Seilergasse to be precise. Nevertheless, the beautiful Villgratental Valley is always worth a visit – and is here that Bernd Mühlmann and his label "Mühlmann – handmade in the Alps" are at home.
Like a second skin
Designer and owner Bernd Mühlmann creates limited edition clothing for discerning gentlemen and ladies, with most of the items produced in his own workshop in East Tirol and a number of pieces sourced from a factory in Bosnia aimed at reintegrating disadvantaged members of society into the working environment. Mühlmann's designs are characterised by fine materials, clean lines and timeless elegance which suits men and women of all ages and fits like a second skin.
Like so many companies in Tirol, Mühlmann was founded in 1964 as a one-man show. Business boomed after the workshop first opened in 1964, leading trained tailor Hermann Mühlmann to employ an apprentice. This apprentice, Paula, would go on to become Frau Mühlmann. In the 2000s, son Bernd took over the running of the workshop from his parents and founded his own fashion label in 2008.
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In the Poverty Lab we explore poverty, with an aim to understanding it thoroughly, and to then eradicating it.
In the Poverty Lab we explore poverty. We unpack what it means to experience poverty, and what it means to be poor. We look to define and differentiate poverty from inequality, structural poverty from temporal poverty. We unpack to learn, to decode, to define the problems and to create paths forward. Clear, discernible paths. We harness the creative, critical and strategic thinking of our team to design system, technology, apparatus and perspective, to fight poverty. The Poverty Lab is a think-action tank.
The Poverty Lab aims to eradicate poverty.
farms and beyond
The Poverty Lab is quite new. We have spent three years designing and planting urban micro-farms around South Africa, and based on their evolution and success, we decided to focus our attention on their continued research and development.
At the same time we decided to open ourselves, and our resources, to new projects, to exploring new ideas, and to finding new solutions to poverty. We also opened ourselves to collaboration, and now harness the talents of some very smart people. And so the Poverty Lab was born.
At this point there are a number of projects in the Poverty Lab pipeline. While Ubuntu Farms are constantly refined, two new projects are also in development, and as results from our tests, and their trials, become available, we will present our findings here.
As we have continually discovered, poverty and division are dynamic processes, and a fluid, well researched, targeted approach to their eradication is required. The Poverty Lab has the intellectual and creative resources available to dissect the processes of poverty and division, and to apply solutions to the suffering at their very core.
The Poverty Lab is exploring the following projects
Poverty erodes hope and imagination. Ubuntu Army aims to recapture both by providing micro-farms, Ubuntu Farms, to marginalised families trapped in the cycle of poverty on the outskirts of all South African cities.
An Ubuntu Farm is a radical departure from traditional urban farming, in that the is not designed to grow a significant amount of food. This we believe perpetuates poverty. Instead, an Ubuntu Farm, is designed to spark the imagination of the poor to leave their poverty. It is time to return to the land.
A number of new projects are currently being researched in the lab, and the results from their tests are in the pipeline. | <urn:uuid:c89594a3-a143-437b-88d7-8cb03404138b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.ubuntuarmy.org/copy-of-research-1 | 2024-04-13T21:53:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.958744 | 500 |
After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Neurosurgery in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA hosted the 2023 Visionary Ball on October 11, 2023, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The celebration brought together more than 400 grateful patients, philanthropists, physicians, business leaders and community partners to support the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery and raise vital funds to advance research and the education of the next generation of neurosurgeons and neuroscientists. The event also raised awareness to support patients who face complex neurological disorders.
The evening began with a reception and technology showcases of the ExcelsiusGPS, a multifunctional robotic navigation platform designed for spine surgery from Globus Medical, and an interactive presentation on robotic 3D imaging from Brainlab, followed by dinner.
Howie Mandel, award-winning comedian, television personality, actor and producer, emceed the evening’s program that acknowledged the accomplishments of three honorees and began with a video that highlighted the faculty and research innovations of the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery.
Dr. Linda M. Liau (RES ’97, FEL ’98, PhD ’99, MBA), chair and executive medical director of the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery and W. Eugene Stern Chair in Neurosurgery, shared, “I have been a part of UCLA Neurosurgery for over 30 years. In this time, I have seen the field evolve in countless ways. Novel imaging technologies and advanced therapies have transformed our approach to the most difficult diagnoses. We have a more diverse pool of neurosurgeon trainees than ever before. Above all, patients with conditions that were once considered untreatable are enjoying longer, healthier lives. What hasn’t changed is the dedication and innovation that has defined UCLA Neurosurgery through its entire history.”
Dr. Liau then introduced a video from 2016 Courage Award Honoree Don Bellisario, who sent his regards and announced the establishment of the Donald and Vivienne Bellisario Chair to support a researcher who will study neurological disorders caused by an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles deep within the brain.
Dr. Liau introduced Shenell Malloy, Brad Silver and Lauren Miller Rogen, patients who shared their stories with “Points of Light” speeches. These patient testimonials underscored the important and life-changing work happening every day in the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery.
Dr. Eric Esrailian (FEL ’06), chief of the UCLA Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases and The Lincy Foundation Chair in Clinical Gastroenterology, introduced Johnese Spisso, MPA, president of UCLA Health, CEO of the UCLA Hospital System and associate vice chancellor of UCLA Health Sciences. Honored with the Medical Visionary Award, Spisso led UCLA Health through unprecedented times during the COVID-19 pandemic and was instrumental in expanding collaborations with regional hospitals.
Spisso thanked everyone who had made the evening possible and accepted the award on behalf of all the team members at UCLA Health. “It is humbling to accept the Medical Visionary Award, and I am grateful to have our collective work recognized in this meaningful way,” she said. “These honors are not something that one achieves on their own. As a leader in health care, I know firsthand that the success of an organization is a team effort.”
Jeffrey Katzenberg, co-founder of Hollywood Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures and DreamWorks Animation, introduced Visionary Award recipient Byron Allen, comedian, producer, philanthropist and founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group. Allen was recognized for his career achievements, contributions to society and philanthropic support. In describing the profound effect that his mother’s undergraduate education at UCLA had on his family, Allen said, “I want to thank UCLA for changing our lives for the better, forever.” He inspired the crowd with a speech about his philosophy for making an impact, and concluded by thanking UCLA Neurosurgery for honoring him with the Visionary Award.
Erika Kort, who received the Courage Award, came to UCLA under difficult circumstances and received care from UCLA neurosurgeon Dr. Daniel C. Lu. Kort was honored for her strength and resilience in the face of a rare cavernous angioma in her spinal cord. Accepting the award, she thanked her family, UCLA staff and those in attendance for their presence, which supports advances in neurosurgical research and clinical care that changes the lives of patients, such as herself, and countless others. “Thank you for investing in our futures, and thank you for this incredible honor,” Kort said. “Thanks especially to Dr. Lu — you were my family’s rock when we felt like everything was falling apart, and we will be forever grateful for your kindness, patience and expertise.”
A highlight was a comedy set performed by Jay Leno, Emmy Award-winning television host, writer and comedian. The Visionary Ball — a celebration of life, a tribute to courage and a recognition of achievements — concluded with a musical performance by Motown legend, Grammy Award-winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, singer, songwriter and record producer Smokey Robinson.
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Find a modern browserThe winners of the 2021 UITP Awards were announced on 6 February 2022 during the MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition. Their exceptional projects showcase public transport as the backbone of urban and local mobility.
Let us introduce you to this year’s winners with their respective categories and projects!
Climate and Health
The winner in the Climate and Health category is Volvo Buses (part of the Volvo Group) with their project ‘The Gothenburg Delivery’. This project delivered a complete e-mobility system including 145 electric buses and charging infrastructure to the City of Gothenburg.
The winner in the Design category is the Department of Transport in Victoria, Australia with their project ‘Rowville FlexiRide – Demand Responsive Public Transport system’. Demand Responsive Transport systems are a win for both the operator and the passengers.
Diversity & inclusion – gender equality
The winner in this category is Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) with the project ‘Global project for inclusion and against sexual harassment on public transport’.
In line with UN 2030 Agenda, TMB has built a project for inclusion, generation of opportunities and non-discrimination for staff and public transport users, establishing and implementing inclusion measures as well as plans against sexual harassment.
The winner for our Marketing Campaign category is SMRT Corporation Ltd in Singapore with their project ‘Go-To SMRT: Building affinity with the community and serving beyond our network’.
This project serves beyond commuters and helps with wayfinding, first aid, locating missing persons and more.
The winner in this category is The Department of Road and Infrastructure Development of Moscow with their project ‘MaaS app Moscow Transport’.
Moscow Transport app is a MaaS mobile app, uniting all public transport, transport-on-demand, building multimodal routes with personal preferences, showing arrival of public transport at stops in real time and allowing to hire transport-on-demand.
Operational and technological excellence
The winner in this category is Nantes Métropole with their project ‘e-busway: a world premiere, 100 % electric, wireless 24 meters articulated buses’.
This project involved an upgraded BRT line with 22 e-busways. An excellent project for service quality, operational performance, and ecological transition.
Public and urban transport strategy
The winning project in the category for Public and urban transport strategy is ‘Intermodal integration of tpg feeder buses to the Léman Express suburban trains’ by tpg – transports publics genevois in Switzerland.
This project involved the adaption of 30 train lines for better service delivery.
The winning project in the category Young researchers is ‘4Sight’ by Roger Tan of ComfortDelGro Limited, SBS Transit Limited in Singapore.
The Young Researcher Award recognises and rewards outstanding young talent making a significant contribution to the field of research in urban mobility and thus having a positive effect on society.
Our additional category for Outstanding Achievement gives special recognition to the multiple exceptional activities carried out by RTA Dubai showcasing world class projects that advance sustainable urban mobility and public transport.
We congratulate all our winners! Going forward, a report outlining the projects and details of outstanding submissions is planned for later this year. Stay tuned for more to come.
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Find a modern browserAt UITP we advance public transport every single day, and this week the whole of Europe was with us!
Another successful edition of EUROPEANMOBILTYWEEK concluded, with over 3.000 towns and cities testing out new forms of clean mobility, taking stock of current transport challenges, and progressing towards a more sustainable mobility. In addition, almost 600 businesses, NGOs and schools registered their MOBILITYACTION, campaigning in their own way to advance sustainable urban mobility.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this year’s campaign was themed ‘Safe and healthy with sustainable mobility’, highlighting the role of mobility in our daily lives by experimenting with clean transport modes.
Every year, EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK culminates in car-free day, which sees streets closed to motorised traffic and open to people.
It is no coincidence that UITP chose this day to launch its new campaign, Mobility for Life, showing the impact public transport can have on each of us. The campaign calls upon policy makers to keep nurturing and investing in public transport and its workers, to continue to bring cities to life.
Many of this week’s activities have inspired us, showing how cities all across Europe are taking concrete steps to promote public transport and active modes like cycling and walking, giving us hope for a better future with better mobility.
Here are some highlights!
In Germany, the city of Bremen transformed several car parking spaces into parklets: areas where local residents could meet to socialise or play sports. The city also organised a film night ride, where a cinema screen was transported around the city by cargo bicycle, stopping in different locations to screen films highlighting this year’s theme of Safe and healthy with sustainable mobility.
Many activities took place in the Bulgarian capital for Mobility Week. On the first day, the Deputy Mayor for Transport and Urban Mobility kicked off the #Team1CarLess campaign. By taking to social media, he challenged the city’s residents to leave their car at home and use public transport or active modes instead and invite their friends and relatives to do the same.
In the light of the EU’s Year of Rail, Sofia also served as a major stop for the Connecting Europe Express, which is currently on track to crisscross 26 countries and showcase the unifying force of rail. The arrival of the Connecting Europe Express on 16 September coincided with the new Minister of Transport’s first day in office, who highlighted the growing investment in rail in the Balkans.
In the Netherlands, the city of The Hague was even more of a cyclist haven than usual. During Mobility Week, the city implemented the “1000 Bicyle Plan”, collecting and repairing old bicycles by local organisations which were then distributed free of charge to people who cannot buy a bicycle themselves.
The Hague also highlighted their bicycle parking facility near the central station, which can hold up to 8.000 bikes and is the second largest in the Netherlands (the biggest one being in Utrecht with 12.5000 bike parking spots).
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A Timeless Touch of Elegance for Your Refined British Residence
Immerse yourself in the essence of Londons charm with The London Dry Gin Cushion. This exquisite piece encapsulates the quintessential spirit of the city, boasting a vintage Gin label meticulously printed on a sumptuous blend of linen fabric. Paired with a soft and opulent silk velvet back, this cushion embodies elegance and sophistication, making it an ideal accent for any refined British residence.
Elevate your home decor to new heights with the timeless allure of London. Featuring a captivating vintage Gin label design, this cushion effortlessly infuses your living space with an air of sophistication. The harmonious blend of linen fabric and silk velvet not only exudes luxury but also offers a plush and comfortable feel, ensuring it becomes the focal point of any elegant home.
Dimensions: 40x43 cm - 15.5x17 approx
We do not use single use plastic in the
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The POCO X5 Pro 5G is finally official, and ahead of its release in the Philippines, we got a chance to test out this promising new mid-ranger.
While it started as a Xiaomi sub-brand, POCO has now become a well-known brand in various countries all over the world thanks to its range of phones with impressive value for money, especially for avid mobile gamers.
Now, POCO just launched its newest smartphone, the POCO X5 Pro 5G. Releasing soon in the Philippines, this smartphone promises to once again be a great gaming device, all while having cameras and other near flagship-level features. All of these with a price tag that won’t break the bank.
Recently, we got our hands on an X5 Pro 5G review unit, and as we’re testing out its capabilities, here are our initial impressions of the phone.
Before we get to performance, the new POCO phone has a sleek matte finish. It also has a subdued look in its black colorway, though the fairly large camera module does give it some pop design-wise.
One thing to note is that the phone has flat edges. While some prefer a curved back, we quite like the flat edges on this phone as they make it easier to grip, especially when gaming.
For its display, the X5 Pro 5G features a large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection (meaning it should be well protected from scratches).
We have yet to extensively use the phone’s display for watching movies/shows, but we’re already impressed with what we’ve seen of it as the colors are noticeably vibrant, even when just scrolling through the menu. We also tried it a bit to watch some music videos, and we can imagine that it would be a great binge-watching partner.
Powering the new POCO phone is a Snapdragon 778G processor, a 5G-capable processor that promises to run today’s popular games with ease.
Again, we’ve yet to try the phone out extensively for gaming, but based on our initial tests of popular titles like Wild Rift and Call of Duty: Mobile, the X5 Pro 5G shouldn’t disappoint for gaming. Plus, in our experience, Snapdragon 778G powered-phones should be great for playing popular games with no issues while the most demanding games can also be played albeit at lower graphics settings.
For its cameras, the X5 Pro 5G packs an impressive 108MP main camera that’s complemented by an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro. Meanwhile, at the front is a 16MP selfie shooter.
On paper, these cameras should be capable of taking great photos. In our initial tests, the cameras did not disappoint, especially at night.
We prioritized trying out the phone’s low light capabilities, and the main camera’s shots are impressive, even when you don’t use Night Mode. While we still have to test the phone some more, the camera setup is already promising.
In terms of usability, one thing we appreciated with the new POCO phone is that it has a 3.5mm headphone jack. While wireless headphones are pretty much standard nowadays, having a headphone jack is something that we still like as it gives users another option if they forgot to charge or bring their wireless buds. Plus, as someone who still likes using wired headphones, I hope other brands bring it back, even if for just mid-range devices.
The POCO X5 Pro 5G, based on our initial time with it, does have what it takes to be the new mid-range smartphone to beat, especially at its starting price of PHP 16,999. We can’t give our final verdict on it yet as we are still testing it out for our full review, but from what we’ve seen so far, the X5 Pro 5G should be worth checking out for users who want a smartphone upgrade.
POCO X5 Pro 5G Specs:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G Processor
- Adreno 642L GPU
- 8GB RAM
- 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, 120Hz refresh rate, with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
- 256GB storage (expandable via microSD)
- 108MP f/1.9 main + 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide + 2MP f/2.4 macro triple rear camera setup
- 16MP f/2.5 wide front camera
- 3G, LTE, 5G Dual SIM
- WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, fingerprint scanner (side), USB Type-C
- 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charge support
- Android 12 with MIUI for POCO
- 6GB+128GB: PHP 16,999
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This corrugated dinosaur chair is a roar-some addition to any room, themed birthday parties, and the perfect gift for your science-enthusiastic child. Add it to their bedrooms or creative corners and let their mind wander through pre-history and the age of Dinosaurs.
Made from corrugated, eco-friendly, and recyclable materials, the kids chairs are available in 6 different creative designs. They are super easy to assemble, simply follow the steps in the how-to fold video.The Kids’ furniture line from PULPTM by Unipak the Shop offers a great selection of chairs designed to capture children's imagination, encourage their motor skills, and make their play spaces more fun.Suitable for kids between 2 and 6 years.
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Adjustable storage shelves in Lahore are shelving units that allow you to adjust the height of the shelf according to your need. These shelves are designed to store items at different heights. You can use them to keep books, magazines, or any other item at a certain level.
How do they work?
The shelves have a mechanism that lets you adjust the height of the shelves. To adjust the height, you simply pull out the metal rod attached to the shelf and slide it along. Once you reach the desired position, you push it back in place.
Where can I find these shelves?
You can find these shelves in many stores. However, if you want to qualify for adjustable storage shelves, you should purchase them online. There are many websites where you can easily find affordable adjustable storage shelves.
Are these shelves safe?
Yes, these shelves are completely safe. They are built using high-quality materials and are tested before being sold.
Which type of adjustable storage shelves should I choose?
If you want to buy adjustable storage shelves, then make sure that you choose the right kind. There are two types of adjustable storage shelves – fixed and sliding. Fixed shelves are those that cannot move vertically. On the other hand, sliding shelves can be adjusted vertically. If you want to know about the pros and cons of each type, then read further.
Why should I choose adjustable storage shelves?
There are many reasons why you should choose adjustable storage shelves over traditional shelves. First, adjustable shelves are much easier to clean than traditional shelves. Second, they are safer since they don’t require screws or nails to hold them together. Third, adjustable shelves are much cheaper than traditional shelves. Fourth, adjustable shelves are lighter than traditional shelves. Fifth, adjustable shelves are more durable than traditional shelves. Sixth, adjustable shelves are easier to install than traditional shelves. Seventh, adjustable shelves are more versatile than traditional shelves. Eighth, adjustable shelves are more aesthetically pleasing than traditional shelves. Ninth, adjustable shelves are more environmentally friendly than traditional shelves. Tenth, adjustable shelves are more convenient than traditional shelves.
How long does it take to install Adjustable storage shelves? Is it difficult?
Installing adjustable storage shelves is simple. All you need to do is remove any existing shelving and then attach the new ones. Once you have done that, you can move the shelves around until you get the perfect arrangement.
How do I choose the right size of Adjustable storage shelves?
The first thing you need to think about when choosing the right size of adjustable storage shelves is how much room you have. If you have a small amount of space, then you should opt for smaller shelves. However, if you have a lot of space, then you may want to go with larger shelves. You can measure the height of your current shelving system and compare it to the height of the shelves you would like to purchase. Then, take into account the width of your shelves and compare it to the width of the shelves you would prefer. | <urn:uuid:b89d1319-8fae-456e-95a1-e540cb90f81d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.uniqueposting.com/how-to-sell-adjustable-storage-shelves-in-lahore/ | 2024-04-13T23:06:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.955535 | 613 |
Unique Pretzel’s Sourdough Craft Beer Pretzel Rings Named “Official Pretzel” for Bikes & Beers’ Cycling & Brewery Events
READING, Pennsylvania – March 05, 2020 – Unique Pretzel Bakery, a family-owned snack industry leader, announced that its hand-crafted Sourdough Craft Beer Pretzel Rings are the Official Pretzel for the 2020 Bikes & Beers Cycling & Brewery Events. As part of the sponsorship, Unique Pretzels will offer patrons at approximately 22 cycling and craft beer festivals across 15 states their signature Sourdough Craft Beer Pretzel Rings.
Sourdough Craft Beer Pretzel Rings are made by using only seven simple ingredients, including malted barley and hops, to create a family-owned sourdough recipe that was inspired by the Pennsylvania Dutch. Each of their premium, non-GMO certified recipes provides more flavor while using fewer ingredients.
“Pretzels and beer have always been a great combination, especially after a great workout like biking, but to truly enjoy your craft brews it requires a special pretzel carefully hand-made to enhance the taste,” said Justin Spannuth, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Unique Pretzel Bakery. “Our partnership with Bikes & Beers means cyclists will be able to enjoy our high quality, premium Sourdough Craft Beer Pretzel Rings as the perfect complement to any craft beer. Slide a few of the Pretzel Rings onto a necklace or on the neck of your beer bottle for a quick snack to keep you satisfied throughout the festivities.”
The annual cycling and craft brewery events are a tradition in many cities across the country and feature live music, raffle prizes, outdoor games, food trucks and craft beers from some of the nation’s top breweries. Each event also donates a portion of the proceeds to local cycling charities that improve cycling conditions in the region, as well as The World Bicycle Relief.
With approximately 22 brewery events in 15 states, this year promises to be one of Bikes & Beers most exciting years. Be sure to follow Unique Pretzels on Instagram at www.instagram.com/uniquesnacksusa to share in the journey across the country as the company joins Bikes & Beers to celebrate the love for bikes, beers and pretzels with more than 10,000 cyclists. Share your admiration for Unique Pretzels while onsite at one of this year’s craft beer festivals by tagging Unique Pretzels in one of your photos featuring the signature Sourdough Rings!
Find Unique Pretzels at the Bikes & Beers craft beer festival near you, or find our handcrafted Sourdough Craft Beer Pretzel Rings in the following major retail chains, including Giant, Giant Eagle, The Fresh Market, Weis Markets, Whole Foods Markets, Redner’s Warehouse Markets, Wegmans, Meijer, Boyer’s Food Markets, and as well as on Amazon.com or UniqueSnacks.com.
To learn more about Unique Pretzels, please visit UniqueSnacks.com. To find the Bikes & Beers Cycling & Brewery Event near you and to view the schedule of craft beer festivals, please visit www.bikesandbeers.com.
About Unique Pretzels Unique Pretzel Bakery is a sixth generation, family operated business based in Reading, PA, the Pretzel Capital of the World. All of the company’s crunchy and flavorful Unique Pretzels are made from a secret family recipe—slow baked in an all-natural process that sets them apart. Unique Pretzels is home to Unique Splits, the original split-open pretzel, hollow Pretzel Shells, and other healthy, delicious pretzels that deliver a serious crunch. These aren’t just pretzels, they’re Unique! | <urn:uuid:fe4d023f-6353-4e40-94c9-9042f1799c99> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.uniquesnacks.com/bikes-beers-brewery-events/ | 2024-04-13T22:16:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.938508 | 805 |
This is my first blog as United Parish’s Sabbatical Pastor, covering for Associate Pastor Amy Norton while she is away. I am looking forward to offering my first sermon at United Parish this Sunday. I am also excited to get to know you, the members of United Parish, and warmly invite you to reach out to me. I’m happy to take a walk together, chat, or go for coffee, and I am always ready to pray with you.
As a reforming Type A person, there’s a sense of peace that I seek and find while on a body of water. Happily, there’s a lovely little state park less than ten minutes from our home where we can drive, with the kayaks loaded atop our minivan, to find that all-too-rare peace. My heart rate relaxes as soon as my paddle hits the water with that satisfying, slushy whoosh, accompanied only by the songs of birds and the chirps of unseen frogs and insects. The to-do list writing itself in my mind fades away. The tension cementing my shoulders to my jawbone releases as I sink into the rhythm of rowing. I go to the water to restore my soul, reminding me of the 23rd Psalm: “God leads me beside still waters. God restores my soul.”
Throughout the Bible, there are many beautiful verses about peace.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Matt. 5:9
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you, not as the world gives… Let not your hearts be troubled, neither be afraid. John 14:27
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which you have been called in one body. Col. 3:15
I love these verses and others, so much in fact that I have some programmed into my phone to pop up at certain hours during day. They say pastors preach the sermon they need to hear, so yes, I will be preaching on peace.
I cannot get to a body of water every week, but I do go to church each week. Worship on Sunday mornings is, ideally, a place in which and a people with whom we draw closer to God, who restores our souls. Just as there is a feeling of the divine that surrounds me on the water, there is a sense of the scared residing within the United Parish in Brookline. The sunlight streaming through the beautiful rose window in the sanctuary helps me to align my heartbeat to God’s. Every Sunday worship offers a reprieve, and a letting go of the urgent, to dwell on what is truly and eternally important.
In the harried, post-pandemic America of rising inflation and heat waves, of political infighting and discord, of back-to-school anxiety and the challenge of new routines, of the tensions in Russia, Ukraine, and China and the accompanying threats of escalating war, we need peace. On every level.
For the next fourteen weeks or so, with some special pauses for the United Parish Fall Fellowship Weekend and then Advent, our worship services will be focusing on themes of peace. Peace with God. Peace within ourselves. Peace with others. Peace with creation.
We will begin our sermon series with a spiritual practice that is foundational to achieving peace: prayer. It is all too easy to complicate prayer with concerns about the “correct” words to pray, “proper” places to pray, and finding time to pray (I bought a book once called Too Busy Not to Pray, but I was too busy to read it). I will share thoughts about these very real concerns and suggest ways to address them as I preach my first United Parish sermon on Sunday. Along with the children, who we warmly welcomed back to Church School, we will be reflecting on the Biblical teachings about the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6 and Luke 11.
Paul instructed the Philippians 2000 years ago with words that remain helpful to us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
*Due to technical difficulties, we will post the recorded worship service on YouTube later on Sunday. Thank you for your understanding. We ask for your prayers and patience as we seek to provide a quality online worship experience for our congregation at home. If you have a passion for audio/visual technology, we need your help! Please contact [email protected] to serve on a tech team.
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The study, barriers and solutions to uptake of Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) at Primary Care level-Perceptions of Consumers and Health Providers aims to improve the provision of holistic care and the appropriate sharing of health information, and to better integrate the health system at various levels of care.
The study aims to identify a framework for providing OST at primary care level by identifying the barriers and enablers from key stakeholders' perspectives.
- Rural and regional health
- Co-design service delivery model
We expect to achieve the following outcomes:
- An understanding of the views of health providers and consumers in rural and regional Australian healthcare settings about the barriers and enablers of providing OST support at primary care level, and the conditions under which delivering OST support in primary care is feasible.
- A framework for developing a Best Evidence Service Delivery Model that is acceptable to consumers and feasible for health providers to implement. This approach draws on previous research that combines the best available research evidence with the views of consumers and service providers. | <urn:uuid:d5017f54-0b70-4748-a7f4-d2d219abaa64> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.unsw.edu.au/medicine-health/our-schools/clinical-medicine/research-impact/research-groups/psychiatry-mental-health-neuroscience/opioid-substitution-therapy-at-primary-care-level | 2024-04-13T22:30:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.906216 | 211 |
This mother can't believe how differently people treat her daughter when they think she's a boy
Studies show that from the moment a child is born, people begin to praise them based on their gender. Young boys will be praised for being "strong" and young girls for having "soft features."
The problem is that the more time we spend talking to a child about certain qualities, the more important they become. "When we comment on a girl's cuteness more consistently than anything else about her, we suggest that her appearance means more than her other qualities," Renee Engeln Ph.D. writes in Psychology Today.
Siera Bearchell, a former Miss Universe contestant, and mother of a baby daughter, Lily, has gone viral for sharing how people talk to her daughter based on whether she's dressed in boy's or girl's clothes.
"Once I realized it, it blew my mind," she starts her video. "I don't care that people think she's a boy sometimes. But what I care about is that I realized people talk to her differently when they think she's a girl versus when they think she's a boy."
@sierabearchell Have you ever noticed this?! 🤯#morethanpretty
Bearchell says that from the moment they are born, women are judged based on their appearance, whereas men are judged on their actions and "what they do."
In the end, Bearchell believes that we should be more conscious of how we talk to little girls "because they need to know they're more than pretty."
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Life of a tsunami
Life of a tsunami: Panel 1—Initiation
Earthquakes are commonly associated with ground shaking that is a result of elastic waves traveling through the solid earth.
However, near the source of submarine earthquakes, the seafloor is "permanently" uplifted and down-dropped, pushing the entire water column up and down. The potential energy that results from pushing water above mean sea level is then transferred to horizontal propagation of the tsunami wave (kinetic energy). For the case shown above, the earthquake rupture occurred at the base of the continental slope in relatively deep water. Situations can also arise where the earthquake rupture occurs beneath the continental shelf in much shallower water.
Note: In the figure, the waves are greatly exaggerated compared to water depth. In the open ocean, the waves are at most several meters high spread over many tens to hundreds of kilometers in length. | <urn:uuid:30326df4-030b-409d-abf2-237d8b7e71d9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/life-a-tsunami-2 | 2024-04-13T22:05:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.943716 | 185 |
While avian flu is spreading in North America, zoos hide birds
Omaha, Neb. – Zoos across North America are moving their birds indoors and away from people and wildlife as they try to protect them from highly contagious and potentially deadly avian flu.
Penguins may be the only birds that visit many zoos, as they are already housed inside and are usually covered behind glass in their exhibits, making bird flu difficult to reach.
Nearly 23 million chickens and turkeys have already been killed across the United States to limit the spread of the virus, and zoos are working hard to ensure that none of their birds suffer the same fate. It would be especially disturbing for zoos to kill any endangered or endangered species in their care.
“It would be extremely devastating,” said Maria Franke, a welfare science manager at the Toronto Zoo, who has less than two dozen loghead shrike songbirds that are breeding in hopes of bringing them back into the wild. “We take amazing care and the welfare and well-being of our animals is paramount. There are a lot of staff at the zoo who are closely associated with the animals they care for. ”
Toronto zoo workers are adding roofs to some of the outdoor bird exhibits and re-examining the nets around the nets to make sure wild birds are kept out.
Birds release the virus through their feces and nasal secretions. Experts say it can be spread by contaminated equipment, clothing, shoes and vehicles carrying supplies. Research has shown that small birds that are twisted in zoo exhibits or buildings can also spread the flu, and rats can also track it from within.
So far, no outbreaks have been reported at the zoo, but wild birds have been found dead from the flu. For example, a wild duck that died behind the scenes at the Blanc Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa, tested positive after a hurricane last month, said zoo spokesman Ryan Bickell.
Most of the steps taken by the zoo are designed to avoid contact between wild birds and animals in the zoo. In some places, authorities are requiring staff to wear clean boots and protective gear before entering the bird area.
When cases of bird flu are found in poultry, authorities order the entire herd to be killed because the virus is highly contagious. However, U.S. The Department of Agriculture has suggested that zoos can avoid infected birds by isolating them and euthanizing a small number of them.
Sarah Woodhouse, director of animal health at the Henry Dorley Zoo in Omaha, said she is optimistic after speaking with state and federal regulators.
“They all agree that ordering us to remove a large portion of our collection would be the last resort. So they’re really interested in seeing what we can do to be able to take care of our birds and to make sure we don’t die, “said Woodhouse.
One of the precautions taken by the zoo is to keep the birds in small groups so that if a case is found, only a few people will be affected. The final decision on which birds to kill will be made by the USDA and state veterinarians.
“Euthanasia is really the only way to prevent it from spreading,” said Louis Padilla, vice president of animal collections at the St. Louis Zoo. “That’s why we have so many of these active solutions.”
National Aviary in Pittsburgh – the country’s largest — – is conducting individual health checks on each of its approximately 500 birds. Many already live in large glass enclosures or outdoor habitats where they have no direct contact with wildlife, said Dr. Pillar Fish, senior director of veterinary medicine and zoological advances. Said Pillar Fish.
Kansas City Zoo chief executive Sean Putney said he had heard some complaints from visitors, but that it was fine because most people did not see any birds. “I think our visitors understand that when we make these decisions, we have in mind what is in the best interests of the animals, even if they cannot see them,” Putin said.
Officials emphasize that bird flu does not endanger the safety of meat or eggs or pose a significant threat to human health. No infected birds are allowed to enter the food supply and proper cooking of chickens and eggs kills bacteria and viruses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, no human cases have been reported in the US. | <urn:uuid:99e64980-77f6-48f1-995c-7ccf20b93281> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.ustimesnow.com/while-avian-flu-is-spreading-in-north-america-zoos-hide-birds/ | 2024-04-13T21:28:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.9706 | 908 |
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The Association – Verein die Schwarzwalduhr (VdS)
Was founded in 1987 as Förderverein Schwarzwalduhr e.V. and brought manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and collectors into a common organization whose goal is not only communication and exchange among themselves but also the geographical protection of the origin of the Black Forest Clock and protection of the registered collective trademark “Black Forest Cuckoo Clock”.
The VdS certificate stands for authenticity, origin and also the quality of the original Black Forest cuckoo clock. This certificate identifies all original Black Forest clocks that are exclusively mechanical and manufactured only in the Black Forest.
Most cuckoo clocks are sold overseas (we are talking about a hundred thousand clocks per year) and the customers there have to be sure that their cuckoo clock really comes from the Black Forest – this is what the VdS certificate stands for.
As of 2023, the VdS has a total of 52 members, including 13 manufacturers, 6 suppliers and 33 dealers and collectors of Black Forest clocks. | <urn:uuid:69f43c06-96ae-4f4a-9ae5-0231daaa4ab2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.v-ds.org/the-vds/?lang=en | 2024-04-13T23:10:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.926806 | 220 |
Eicher sells 3262 units in Jan 2015
The following are the key highlights for Jan 2015
- Eicher branded trucks and buses have recorded sales of 3262 units in Jan 2015 as
compared to 2608 units in Jan 2014, representing a growth of 25.1%.
- In the domestic CV Market (5T and Above); Eicher trucks and buses have recorded sales of 2905 units as compared to 2322 units in Jan 2014, representing a growth of 25.1%
- On the Exports front Eicher Trucks and Buses have recorded sales of 357 units in Jan 2015 as compared to 286 units in Jan 2014, a growth of 24.8%.
Disclaimer: All statements included or incorporated by reference in this media release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by us. Although VE Commercial Vehicles believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement was made, and VE Commercial Vehicles undertakes no obligation to Update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. No assurance can be given that actual results, performance or achievement expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking statements within this disclosure will occur, or if they do, that any benefits can be derived from them.
VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) is a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Limited. In operation since July 2008, the company includes the complete range of Eicher branded trucks and buses, exclusive distribution of Volvo Trucks in India, engine manufacturing and exports for Volvo Group, nonautomotive engines and Eicher component business. A multi-brand, multi-division company, backed by innovative products & services, VECV today, is recognised as an industry leader for modernizing commercial transportation in India and developing world. | <urn:uuid:2258d72c-d21a-42a6-bac4-00bff5b4ab73> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.vecv.in/press-releases/eicher-sells-3262-units-in-jan-2015 | 2024-04-13T22:15:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.942597 | 443 |
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit. | <urn:uuid:59bfded7-1ac6-44aa-9484-4ec5f3bea91c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.vernonhenry.net/resource-center/estate/safeguard-your-digital-estate | 2024-04-13T22:19:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.93686 | 84 |
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Rivermaya and Nica del Rosario at The 70's Bistro
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Overview of Asian Pop musician Nica del Rosario
Filipino pop artist Nica del Rosario is a gifted musician from Quezon City. Her music has a strong Asian pop flavor, which gives it a distinctive and modern feel that sets her apart from other pop musicians in the genre.
The lyrics of Nica del Rosario's songs, which touch on themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, are known for their emotive and expressive tones. She has a devoted fan base in the Philippines as well as all around the world thanks to her ability to incorporate both personal experiences and a global viewpoint into her music.
Nica del Rosario continues to push the frontiers of pop music with her distinctive sound and compelling live performances, motivating audiences to embrace their own originality and uniqueness. Nica del Rosario is a rising star in the Asian pop scene and is unquestionably someone to keep an eye on.
What are the most popular songs for Asian Pop musician Nica del Rosario?
From Quezon City, the Philippines, Nica del Rosario has created a number of well-known Pop and Asian Pop songs. "Rosas" is one of her most well-known songs; it has a catchy melody and an enthusiastic rhythm. "Kay Leni Tayo" is another standout song; its enjoyable and vibrant vibe makes it a favorite among listeners. Another well-known song that demonstrates the musician's talent for writing sentimental and emotional music is "Tahanan."
The song "Angat Buhay Tayo" is notable for its uplifting lyrics and positive message. The extended version of "Rosas" gives the already well-liked song even more vigor and passion. Heartfelt ballad "Pakiusap" demonstrates the performer's vocal range and emotional range. The more experimental tone of the song "Underground" exemplifies the artist's adaptability and willingness to experiment with many musical genres.
Another outstanding song, "Hiwaga," has a melancholy tune and fascinating lyrics. The remixes "Kay Leni Tayo - DJ Joey Santos Remix" and "Kay Leni Tayo - Bojam Remix" of the well-known song "Kay Leni Tayo" give the original song new depths of complexity. Overall, listeners adore Nica del Rosario's music for its memorable melodies, motivational lyrics, and emotional depth.
What are the latest songs and music albums for Asian Pop musician Nica del Rosario?
The Pop and Asian Pop musician from Quezon City, Philippines, Nica del Rosario, has recently released some intriguing new music. Nica's most recent single, "Songbird (Cover Version) (2023)," is a lovely cover of a well-known song that highlights her extraordinary vocal range and emotional range. Another outstanding track that showcases Nica's skill as a songwriter and musician is the longer version of "Rosas (Backing Track) (2022)."
Another recent Nica song, "Balang Araw (2022)," has been picking up steam with aficionados of pop and Asian pop music. The song is a stirring ballad that illustrates the power of optimism and tenacity in the face of hardship. Finally, the upbeat song "Angat Buhay Tayo (2022)" honors the Filipino people's tenacity and fortitude.
Overall, Nica del Rosario's distinct fusion of Pop and Asian Pop music continues to wow listeners. Her most recent works demonstrate both her artistic diversity and her capacity to emotionally engage listeners. It's hardly surprising that Nica is swiftly emerging as one of the most intriguing new musicians in the business today given her talent and passion for music.
Which are the most important music performances and festival appearances for Asian Pop musician Nica del Rosario?
A skilled Pop and Asian Pop performer from Quezon City, the Philippines, Nica del Rosario has made a number of noteworthy appearances at various venues and festivals over the course of their career. The 70's Bistro, a well-known music venue in the Philippines, is one of the most famous locations where they have performed. They have constantly earned praise for their performances here, which has boosted their standing as a gifted musician in the neighborhood music scene.
Nica del Rosario has performed at a number of music events, including the Manila Music Festival and the Philippine International Jazz Festival, in addition to The 70's Bistro. They have performed onstage among other outstanding musicians at major festivals, showcasing their distinctive sound to a larger audience.
The music of Nica del Rosario has also been played on a number of Philippine radio stations and has garnered praise from both music reviewers and fans. Their songs have received recognition for their memorable melodies, poignant lyrics, and distinctive style that combines mainstream and Asian pop music.
Overall, Nica del Rosario has become recognized as a rising talent in the music industry because to their performances and festival participation. It is hardly surprising that they have attracted a devoted following both nationally and globally due to their distinctive sound and indisputable talent.
Which are the most important collaborations with other musicians for Asian Pop musician Nica del Rosario?
A pop and Asian pop performer from Quezon City, the Philippines, Nica del Rosario has worked with a variety of musicians over the course of her career. The songs "Rosas" with Gab Pangilinan, "Kay Leni Tayo" with Jeli Mateo and Justine Pena, "Angat Buhay Tayo" with Jeli Mateo, Justine Pena, and Matthew Chang, "Underground" with John Saga, and "Celebrate Love" with Nar Cabico, Justine Pena, and Pow Chavez are a few of her most well-known collaborations.
The poignant ballad "Rosas" with Gab Pangilinan is one of her best joint efforts; it demonstrates both musicians' vocal prowess. The song is a fan favorite and a mainstay in Nica del Rosario's career because of its tender melody and poignant lyrics. The song "Celebrate Love" by Nar Cabico, Justine Pena, and Pow Chavez is another noteworthy collaboration. The voice of Nica del Rosario and the other musicians combine to create a pleasant and vibrant environment while the uplifting message of this song encourages love and positivity.
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Police equipment such as sirens, radios, riot gear, and armored vehicles conveys a powerful message about the presence of law enforcement and its readiness to take charge. In some situations, however, police equipment can have a negative effect. Police officers need to consider both advantages and potential hazards when they’re selecting equipment for dealing with a developing situation.
Police equipment conveys a powerful message that law enforcement is present and ready to take charge. But not everyone will respond favorably to the sights and sounds associated with police in action—and that is true of many people in addition to criminals. Children, persons with autism, elderly persons, and patients with mental illness may be alarmed by riot gear, flashing lights, and sirens.
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What was a three-year-old girl feeling when a man in oversized gear scooped her up and carried her outside? A wiser move might have been to have plainclothes officers standing by to take the children out—or at least ordering the commandos to remove their helmets before approaching the children.
Riot gear and military-style vehicles can send an unintended and inflammatory message that police are expecting trouble from a crowd. In November 2014, after a grand jury decided not to charge officer Darren Wilson in the death of an unarmed black youth, there was wide anticipation of rioting. But police leaders in St. Louis made the wise decision not to have police wear protective equipment. As a result, most of the protests in St. Louis were peaceful and calm.
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This is no problem at all – especially in the tourist center of Siem Reap you will be asked at almost every corner by Tuk Tuk drivers whether and when you want to visit the Angkor temples. Angkor tours are popular with the Tuk Tuk drivers because they make good money for them with about 25 $. You can also find many offers here on the net. Here are a few suggestions from me:
- Cambodia Golden Tours – behind this is Seam Vutha, where Seam is his last name. I write “hide” because there is no photo of him on the website. But I can assure you that he is great! On the photo above you can see him with me in the “luggage” on his motorbike – he had “unbuckled” his tuk tuk at this time. With him I have already turned around quite a lot. To the website of Cambodia Golden Tours.
- Sophal Ouk – he doesn’t have his own website, but I’m really happy that he already got bookings directly through my blog here. Yu can find him on Facebook.
- visit-angkor.com – My “domain name cousin” runs a tuk tuk service to the Angkor temples. I don’t know him personally, but I think this namesake thing is funny :-) To the website of visit-angkor.com.
- Mon – he doesn’t have his own website either, but I can highly recommend him. Here at Visit Angkor I wrote a little article about Mon, because I am so enthusiastic about him.
- Mainn – with him I criss-crossed the vast landscapes in the south of Siem Reap. I’m sure he’s also a great tuk tuk driver when it comes to visiting the Angkor temples.
By the way: More information about Tuk Tuk drivers in Siem Reap can be found here in the blog article Tuk Tuk driving in Siem Reap, everything you need to know.
Tip: Exchange phone numbers with your driver. This is especially helpful when returning from the main temple of Angkor Wat. The car park is littered with tuk tuks and it’s unlikely you’ll find your tuk tuk driver. And it’s anything but fun when you have to search for the proverbial needle in a haystack. Well, I admit it’s not that bad. So far it’s always(!) been the other way round and my tuk tuk driver has seen me from afar and waved at me or even spoken to me. I am amazed every time. But I still don’t rely on it and always have my tuk tuk driver’s phone number ready.
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Options for your journey to Angkor Archaeological Park
- By Tuk Tuk – For me, the most pleasant way to explore the Angkor temples. After each visit to a temple, I look forward to the cooling breeze around my nose.
- By car or bus – (small) groups also like to be driven through Angkor Park in such air-conditioned vehicles.
- E-bike – In Siem Reap there are several providers of e-bikes that you can rent for one or more days. Tip: Make sure the batteries are full when you set off for the Angkor temples!
- Moped – Caution: Even if you have an international driving licence, you may not be allowed to continue driving if you are stopped. However, as a passenger you can explore the Angkor temples very comfortably. Make sure you are safe and wear a helmet!
- By bike – If you are fit, you can conquer the temples on your own by bike. But don’t underestimate the hot and humid climate! Some hotels offer free bikes. Make sure you check in advance whether you can manage by bike. If not, rent a bike. For $5 a day, you can get a really good mountain bike with helmet and safety lock.
Time it takes to get to the Angkor temples
By tuk tuk, the journey from the centre of Siem Reap to the car park in front of Angkor Wat takes about 20 minutes. By bike it takes about 30 – 40 minutes. Remember that buying tickets also takes time. Especially if you buy the pass for only one day and want to buy it the same morning. There is often a good 30-minute wait.
Tip: Don’t underestimate the cool air in the early morning on the way to Angkor Park. The wind in the tuk tuk can make you feel cold. To be on the safe side, pack something long-sleeved. You won’t regret it.
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VP009 has arrived and we welcome UK DJ/Producer Lee Gardner with a lesson in the art of Deep, Dub, Minimal production. Having forged a DJ carrier that has included some of the best clubs London has to offer, coupled with his many years of listening and playing dance music, Lee was always destined to sit down and let those ideas come forth as seen by the many credible signings for his music such as black seaside, music-related, Platform Seven, Ole Records and most recently with two signings to salted music. With the drive and creativity growing ever stronger with age and experience his passion and capabilities are endless. The fraise in your bones is the best way to explain lee Gardner when it comes to a passion in the production of his music, with a continuous flow of house music propelling his career as an artist to new heights.
13,360 Days To Go - Was a production made with an apparition of how fragile time is and this being how long he has left to live we can all take stock of this thought, this track is soaked in Roots Dub flavors, with calling Native Vocal through track and siren undercurrent. Analog Cut - is awash in rolling African grooves, woodblocks, and spacey reverb, shuffles in the dark corner of club is the true nature of this one.
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Release Date 2020-01-31
Label: Voodoo & Prayers
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Additive manufacturing and 3D printing safety is a subject that is often ‘glossed’ over. And this applies both at the industrial level and the personal level, as well as everything in between — a consequence of the breadth of 3D printing platforms and materials accessible across many market segments today.
Have you noticed how safety is something we, as humans, generally take for granted — until we don’t have it? To generalise, most people do tend to assume a common sense approach to safety, and don’t intentionally place themselves in harm’s way, although I’m sure we can all think of exceptions. Then there are the times we overlook or blatantly ignore regulations — formal or otherwise — pertaining to our safety because they are inconvenient and we marginalise the risk(s) to save time, maybe to get home a bit sooner or such like.
Across the West, formalised, government-sponsored health and safety organisations exist, not to make our lives miserable, although they can bring bureaucratic pain, but to keep us safer than we might otherwise be. On an industrial level, formal processes and procedures around safe operations of machinery and facilities exist, but talking to Paul Bates of UL recently, it became obvious that this does not necessarily translate directly to the use of additive manufacturing equipment — or 3D printing equipment operating in maker spaces or design studios or homes.
This article primarily deals with the former, but will touch on the latter. As additive manufacturing processes increasingly become embedded into industrial plants and facilities the safety issues remain constant, while the risk factors increase proportionally to the number of installations, the lack of information and understanding around safety in 3D printing and, it has to be said, a great deal of ‘wrong information’. According to Paul Bates, one of the greatest risks comes from not fully understanding the safety issues before installation.
In essence this is an industry wide problem, caused in part by the speed at which additive manufacturing technologies have evolved. Comprehensive safety standards don’t actually exist specifically for AM, but there are some efforts to combat this. Many of the safety issues around AM come from managing the process, but there are also factors concerning part safety that need to be considered too. Part quality is often cited as a key pre-requisite when sourcing AM equipment, but the part safety aspect is also of vital importance. When the part comes off the machine — how safe is it? How can you tell? What work needs to be undertaken for full assurance? Many users are not aware of their compliance responsibilities or, more pertinently, their liabilities.
Getting down to the nitty gritty, what are the specific safety issues that arise for additive manufacturing?
However one breaks down the different additive processes, all of the existing processes – powder bed, resin tanks, deposition, laser melting, binder jetting, electron beams — they all incorporate safety risks with regard to materials handling and control and containment of the machinery.
With powdered materials, specifically those with particles sizes smaller than 100 microns, inhalation and skin exposure is an obvious place to start. More-over the long-term effects of exposure to these materials are still an unknown quantity. On the machines themselves, laser melting platforms with powder beds tend to utilise gasses such as argon or nitrogen to displace oxygen, which makes the build environment less volatile. In terms of safe human operation, this demands the facility is well ventilated and monitored consistently for air quality, an issue that increases exponentially in relation to the number of AM machines running.
Another 3D printing safety issue arises around the static electricity and condensate created by powder bed metal AM machines and the resulting flammability risks. This is a big one, actually. Most platforms do incorporate filters to combat this issue and grounding the machine correctly mitigates the problem of static electricity. However, it is startling to learn that while there has been no major incident with an AM machine to date, Paul puts down more to luck than judgment. He did cite one incident in the US – a fire that started from AM equipment, where the facility was badly damaged, but no one was hurt. Paul believes this was a result of the machine operators not being properly trained and that the equipment was not grounded properly. The results were devastating, but, fortunately, there was no loss of life. There are also reports of incidents in Asia, where H&S is not as tight as in the west. Again, these reports tell of damages to equipment and facilities rather than human injuries.
And herein lies the crux of the matter, as adoption, particularly of metal AM processes, increases; the risk increases as more “general users” are exposed to the dangers, without fully understanding the equipment they are installing and without proper training for operators. Moreover, the safety policing bodies (OSHA in the US and EU, HSE in the UK etc) do not seem to be fully aware of specific safety requirements for AM. These regulatory bodies have the power to shut organisations down if safety is not adhered to — the most pressing problem is, though, that they’re not up to speed on AM.
However, Paul has noticed a more recent trend, whereby insurance companies are starting to ask questions and identify risks. This is a trend that could truly see users taking the safety issues much more seriously, as the implications of raised insurance premiums bear down on bottom lines.
Paul’s solution — for all industrial applications of AM — is a well-documented safety plan. This is vital, he says and should be a pre-requisite ahead of installation. Paul feels so strongly about these issues, it’s why he left the private sector (working with Reebok) to take a position that would allow him to push these issues front and centre, and he works tirelessly in this regard. Paul worked at Reebok for 20+ years and built and managed that company’s AM facilities in the US. He believes that this knowledge and experience is translatable.
Now working at UL, he has the experience and the opportunity to spearhead two different but complementary programmes — training and a safety advisory service. As well as equipment certification, ensuring safety of the equipment and facilities for operation.
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Late Victorian Scottish vernacular Francis East & Co. Windsor side chair c.1890-1910.
A unique, original, registered and beautifully designed lowland joined side chair from Dundee, Scotland.
- Likely to be constructed from imported American birch used in Scotland for chair manufacture in the 19th Century.
- Manufactured by Francis East & Co. of Dundee, as a Windsor side chair with a unique design to the East family (Francis East & Co. from c.1876 and East Brothers, pattern 375 from 1895).
- The chair combines three-ring turned legs and a contoured scalloped seat including a serpentine front.
- The back has decoratively reeded uprights and top rail. The back spindles are beautifully simulated bamboo in design with a touch of regency faux chinoiserie.
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Legal perspective on the terrorism case against Arafat Nagi
As terrorism-related charges move forward against a Lackawanna man, both prosecutors and defense attorneys will be focusing on the evidence and circumstances in an effort to prove their case. Arafat Nagi , 44, is facing charges of providing material support and resources, namely personnel, to a foreign terrorist organization, ISIL.
Nagi was arrested Wednesday morning following an FBI raid on his Olcott Street home.
In regards to Nagi's prosecution, Attorney Terry Connors says, "What they have to show really is that this individual attempted to provide himself, that's the material resource and personnel, as an ally an asset to a foreign terrorist organization. So they look to see circumstantially, what were his activities over the past year-and-a-half. Well, what did he say? What did he do? Did he study? Did he purchase tickets? Did he try to recruit people? All of those things have to add up to the definition of material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization."
"The defense will say that you don't punish an individual in the United States for words and thoughts," adds Connors. "We're allowed to support organizations that are contrary to the United States. We just can't do active work that would support a terrorist organization. So that's where the line will be drawn in the sand."
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Graduate of the MSc in Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation, June Otigba, reflects on her experience and learnings.
My MSc journey: Commonwealth Scholarship impact
MSc Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation participant, James Bediako, shares his experience so far and the importance of Commonwealth Scholarship.
For the past five years, I have worked at the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) in Ghana, where I have gained valuable experience in various aspects of banking. While I thrived in this practical environment, I felt a growing desire to delve deeper into the theoretical foundations and regulatory frameworks that underpin global finance. This quest for knowledge led me to Warwick Business School (WBS). Discovering the MSc Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation (GCBQ), offered by WBS in partnership with the Bank of England, was a turning point. The programme's curriculum perfectly aligned with my aspirations to strengthen Ghana's banking sector.
The Commonwealth Scholarship has been instrumental in facilitating my journey towards academic and professional growth. It provided me with the opportunity to pursue my studies at one of the world's leading institutions, alleviating financial barriers and enabling access to quality education. Beyond financial assistance, the scholarship embodies a commitment to fostering international collaboration and empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to drive sustainable development. The scholarship application process itself was rigorous and rewarding. It required me to clearly articulate my vision for a more robust Ghanaian banking system, further solidifying my commitment to this path. The scholarship is a true testament to the Commonwealth's dedication to fostering global education and development, and I am incredibly grateful for their support.
One of my biggest concerns initially was balancing my work at ADB with the demands of the GCBQ. However, the flexible online learning format offered by WBS has been a game-changer. I can access course materials, and lectures, and participate in discussions at my own pace, strategically utilising evenings and weekends. The programme also offers excellent time management tools and support from professors and faculty staff, making it easier to juggle work and studies.
The curriculum, meticulously designed by WBS's renowned faculty, offers a comprehensive exploration of central banking, financial regulation, and risk management. The programme provides a well-rounded perspective on this dynamic field, from in-depth courses on monetary policy and macroeconomics to practical modules on behavioural finance and comparative central banking. What excites me most is the programme's emphasis on practical application. The learnings can be directly applied to real-world scenarios, like those I encounter at the ADB. I have already begun to see how my newfound knowledge can contribute to improved financial regulations and a more stable banking sector in Ghana.
The GCBQ is more than just an academic qualification; it is an investment in my future career aspirations. The knowledge and expertise I am gaining will undoubtedly equip me for leadership roles within the financial sector, particularly central banking and financial regulation. I am confident that the GCBQ will be instrumental in propelling me towards a successful career in finance. I have enhanced my knowledge, broadened my professional network and developed a global perspective on financial regulations. I am excited to see what the future holds and how I can leverage the skills and knowledge gained from this programme to contribute meaningfully to the development of the financial sector in Ghana and beyond.
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Simulation modelling has been used widely in health and social care from
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- Commission seeks to influence UK Government’s National Disability Strategy
- Professor Hoque, of WBS, joined by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
- It also includes former Minister for Disabled People Rt Hon Mark Harper MP
- Commission chaired by Lord Shinkwin, Vice Chair of APPG for Disability
Kim Hoque, Director of Warwick Business School’s Industrial Relations Research Unit, has been appointed to the Centre for Social Justice’s Disability Commission.
The Commission, chaired by disabled Peer, Lord Shinkwin, will seek to exercise a substantial and enduring influence on the UK Government’s National Disability Strategy, due in 2021. It aims to produce a robust, radical and pragmatic action plan to address the different disadvantages disabled people face in relation to transport, housing, education and employment.
By drawing on both field and desk-based research, as well as the insights, expertise and lived experience of its members (half of whom are disabled), the Commission will explore the support disabled people need to thrive in the labour market and in society more widely.
It will also investigate whether flagship Government policies are delivering measurable, value-for-money improvements for both disabled people and the tax payer, and will make recommendations for policy reform.
Lord Shinkwin said: “The Disability Commission has been set up to secure a step change in the opportunities available to disabled people, to live their lives fully and as they want to.
“There is an under-representation of disabled people in all walks of life from business, the arts, politics and, most of all, in senior management positions. Twenty-five years after the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), polling by Savanta ComRes shows that only 50 per cent of UK adults say that non-disabled people’s attitudes towards disabled people have got better, while 10 per cent say they’ve got worse.
“The stigma of disability remains all too real for some. Given this, the Government needs to look beyond the strategies of the last 25 years and instead formulate and implement, within the lifetime of the current Parliament, an action plan for tangible, measurable progress.”
Evening Standard editor and former Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, responding to a letter from Lord Shinkwin, highlighted the importance of the Commission’s work given the implications for disabled people of the COVID-19 lockdown and the deepening recession.
He commented that the backdrop against which the commission will conduct its important work has changed dramatically.
“Now unemployment stalks the land and the key issue is whether the huge progress over 10 years in getting disabled people into work will be undone," said Mr Osborne. "Yet there are also positive lessons. In this crisis we’ve learned how technology enables people to engage with the workplace and society even if it is physically difficult."
He added that if the Commission can tell us what lessons we should learn from lockdown, “it will do a fine job”.
The Commission’s work is expected to take 18 months and it plans to publish four reports. The first, scheduled for release in October 2020, will feed into the National Disability Strategy, which is due to be published in 2021.
A further three reports will follow during 2021. These will seek to sustain pressure on the Government by influencing the implementation of the National Disability Strategy and any subsequent legislation, thereby monitoring the Government as the commitments of its strategy are rolled out.
As well as leading figures from the political world including one of Britain’s greatest Paralympians, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, and former Minister for Disabled People, Rt Hon Mark Harper MP, other members of the Commission are David Forbes-Nixon, Commission Deputy Chair and Chair of the DFN Foundation and DFN Project SEARCH; Dimple Agarwal, Deputy CEO, Managing Partner People & Purpose, Deloitte LLP; Fleur Bothwick OBE, Director of Diversity & Inclusive Leadership, EY; James Lee, City Bridge Trust; Diane Lightfoot, CEO, Business Disability Forum; Helen Cooke, Director, MyPlus Consulting; and Helen Dolphin MBE, Independent Mobility Consultant.
Professor Hoque was invited to join the Commission given his track record of influencing UK Government disability policy though his research on disability and employment.
Lord Shinkwin said: “I’m really pleased that Kim has joined the Disability Commission. It’s fantastic for the Commission to be able to draw not only on his knowledge and research expertise in the disability and broader equalities field, but also on his wealth of experience in using his research to exert substantial influence on policymakers. The ground-breaking research he has conducted over the years in collaboration with his disability@work colleagues will make an enormous contribution to the Commission’s work.”
Professor Hoque said: “It is a tremendous honour to be invited onto such an important Commission, and to join such an illustrious group of fellow Commissioners. I have no doubt that under Lord Shinkwin’s leadership, the Commission will impact significantly on the Government’s National Disability Strategy, and in doing so, it will result in substantive improvements in the lives of disabled people across the UK in many ways for years to come. I look forward to contributing to the Commission in any way I can.”
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Casa Museo de Rivera (Rivera House and Museum) –so called because its construction was ordered by General Fructuoso Rivera back in 1835 to be used as his residence- is located opposite Independencia Square.
These walls witnessed the assumption of General Rivera’s second administration in March, 1839 – a unique event in Uruguay - and then became the seat of the National Executive Branch until 1842. Today, it is a part of the historical heritage of the City of Durazno and it was turned into a museum in 1992.
The very ancient house treasures materials from the native past of Uruguay in its spacious rooms which have been rescued from several points in the country and it displays part of the documents used by Rivera during his administration. An entire room tells the story of his life and work. His origins and his remarkable career in the militia until he became president are the most interesting topics presented.
When moving about the various rooms, visitors may observe scrolls, newspapers, immigrant institution regulations, pictures, sculptures and paintings from that period. One corner shows the historical and cultural wealth left by the immigrants inside a lead box in 1892 which they placed on the peak of the monument of Colón in order to be opened 100 years after the anniversary of the discovery of America, in 1992. Furthermore, the museum houses rooms where temporary exhibitions and lectures are presented.
The house preserves its style and some original pieces of furniture, along with its wooden floors and doors.
According to popular belief, there is a tunnel in the house basement which was created by Rivera to escape his enemies in the event of an adverse situation.
The truth is that the inside of the museum seems to preserve the soul of its constructor. The silence, a synonym for the respect felt for one of the most important heroes in the country, is only interrupted by the murmur of visitors, who are amazed at the sight of the objects displayed. We recommend a visit to the Casa de Rivera Museum, as this is a very good way to learn about the roots of Durazno.
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Dr Zebo’s Wheezy Club
A jazzy, folk, acoustic swing evening with Dr Zebo’s Wheezy Club.
Bring a picnic and a rug or lawn chair and sit in the beautiful Victoria Gardens to enjoy the music.
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Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) customers are footing the bill for an estimated $40 million worth of luxury jets and a Mercedes Benz helicopter, according to public records from the Federal Aviation Administration registry, which details TVA purchases over the last two years.
Stephen Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, says this recent discovery doesn't add up.
"Every month, you're sending your hard-earned money away, thinking that you're paying for just electricity," Smith says. "They're manipulating the rates, and they're going out and buying corporate jets and helicopters on your dime."
Smith and others are calling for an investigation - potentially by Congress, since the utility is technically a federal agency.
He says another concern is that currently, TVA is a self-regulated utility. In comparison, all other utility providers in the southeastern United States have oversight by independent utility regulators.
In a statement, TVA said because of its vast service area, private aircraft are needed to meet the needs of customers and stakeholders, and that the recent purchases were made to improve the safety of its fleet.
Smith says no one is questioning the need for aircraft, but his group's concern is the value of the aircraft involved. In the past, TVA has said such items are needed to enable the utility to bring industry to the state, but the alliance and other consumer groups aren't buying it.
"Every time they want to justify some outlandish expense or behavior that ends up hurting the common person, they say, 'Oh, we're doing this for economic development,'" Smith states. "But the reality is, why are they flying people around in a helicopter with hardwood floors? Is that really going to make the difference in a deal?"
The alliance joins Conservatives for Energy Freedom and the Tennessee NAACP in calling for federal, state and local leaders to create and enforce laws that would realign TVA with its original charter - to sell electricity to people in the Tennessee Valley at the lowest possible price.
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People shop for latest car models at Rochester Auto Show, which runs through Sunday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Auto Show is underway with over 150 vehicles on display at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. It runs through Sunday.
News10NBC’s Bret Vetter was live at the show as people checked out the latest models of sedans, trucks, SUVs, electric vehicles, and hybrids.
The show, which began Thursday, runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The first 10,000 guests will get a free pair of eclipse glasses.
For those interested in electric vehicles, the auto show has information about federal and New York State rebates and about installing chargers. In addition, Subaru will bring rescue dogs for adoption to the show, in partnership with the Wayne County Humane Society. At last year’s auto show, 14 pets were adopted.
Representatives from the Monroe Community College Auto Tech will be at the show to discuss careers in the auto industry. On Saturday and Sunday, the Monroe County Clerk’s Office will be there to process DMV transactions.
In addition, New York State Police will have a presentation on child seat safety, distracted driving, and other safe driving tips. The New York Army National Guard’s Humvee will be on display at the lower level.
You can get tickets and learn more about the schedule here. General admission is $11.85 and free for children under 5 years old.
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In June 2021 the Japanese single malt Shizuoka Prologue W was released, the counterpart of the previous Shizuoka Prologue K.
It was produced on their wood-fired, directly heated pot still, made by Forsyth’s and probably unique in the world. Local woodcutters bring in thinly chopped coniferous trees from surrounding forests. Contrary to an indirectly heated still, which operates at around 150 degrees, the temperature for direct heat distillation can go up to 800 degrees Celsius.
Shizuoka Prologue W was made from three types of barley: Japanese malt, Scottish malt (both peated and unpeated) and German beer malt. The whisky was aged for three years in a total of 31 casks: first-fill bourbon barrels, first-fill bourbon quarter casks and virgin American oak barrels.
Shizuoka Prologue W (55,5%, OB 2021, bourbon and virgin oak casks, 5000 btl.)
Nose: quite sweet and estery, with honey and caramelized malt but also earthy hints and some gin-like spices like juniper, cardamom and aniseed. Some stone fruits and lemon peels in the background, as well as a faint smoky edge. Similar hints of nail polish and wet limestone that I also got in Prologue K.
Mouth: quite a lot of oak spice now, with a big wave of menthol, as well as white pepper, aniseed and caraway seed. Again this light echo of gin and nail polish. Lemon peel, light vanilla, some pencil shavings and pepper. After that it evolves towards sweet malt and vanilla with vague fruity notes in the background. Orange peel. A suggestion of peat as well.
Finish: quite long but slightly spirity, with vanilla and warming malty notes.
Another interesting, reasonably complex and rather unique Shizuoka whisky. It feels more full-bodied but a little more spirity and rough than Prologue K. This release is a bit more wood-influenced as well. Released for around € 70 in Japan.
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Bottle Feeding Your Baby: Facts To Know
Most mothers feed their baby by direct breastfeeding. In some situations, it may become essential to feed infant formula from a bottle. If choosing to feed the baby using a bottle, he or she will need to know about how to feed from the bottle. It can take more periods for the baby to get used for that.
Bottle Feeding – Advantages
1. Anyone can feed the baby.
The best benefit of bottle feeding is that either one of the parents can feed the baby. Feeding is a beautiful and important bonding moment. Breastfeeding will not give the daddy an opportunity to connect with the baby. Bottle feeding creates the bond with siblings, father and other family members to spend more periods of time with the newborn baby.
2. It can be done in public.
Most of the mothers are not comfortable with breastfeeding their babies in public places. If the mother doesn’t want to feed in a public place in absence of a private area for breastfeeding, then bottle feeding is the best way to go.
3. Keeping a track of the baby’s intake is easy.
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4. Don’t have to worry if the breast milk supply is low.
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5. Don’t have to worry about making changes to your diet.
A mother who is giving formula milk to her baby will not have to worry about extra specific fruits and vegetables to her diet. She can take anything she likes.
6. Bottle feeding helps the baby who is having lactose intolerance.
In some rare cases, babies cannot digest breast milk or animal milk. This situation is otherwise called lactose intolerance. Then, suitable formula milk, such as soy protein, can be given to the baby by bottle feed.
7. The mother’s health condition doesn’t affect the baby.
If the mother falls sick after childbirth or faces health issues that don’t give the breastfeed means, a bottle can be used to feed the baby.
Bottle feeding – Disadvantages:
1. Formula milk is not as nutritious as compared to breast milk.
Breast milk has all the nutrients which the baby wants to grow and develop. It is also light to digest in the stomach compared with formula milk. Bottle-feeding will also increase the risk of obesity in early childhood.
2. Bottle feeding takes time and effort.
They can breastfeed the baby at any time. But if the baby is habituated to bottle feeding, then needs to wash and sterilize the bottle, pour fresh boiled milk into the bottle then warm it. It’s a big process. Improper sterilization can also put the baby at risk.
3. Bottle feeding equipment is an extra expense.
Bottle feeding the baby can be more costly. If a mother chooses to bottle feed formula milk to the baby, the mother will need to get feeding bottles, a brush for cleaning and also a sterilizer. You’ll also have to spend money on a best-quality breast pump or formula milk powder. All this will be an extra expense to the monthly budget.
4. Bottle-feeding may compromise the baby’s immune system.
Some studies tell that breast milk develops and improves the baby’s immune system. Formula milk may not have the efficient vital and natural nutrients to the baby. Formula-fed babies are also associated with the risk of causing certain illnesses such as chest infection, ear infection, urine infection or diarrhea.
5. It affects the mother-baby bonding.
As said before, feeding is a connecting moment for the mother and her baby. When the baby sucks the mother’s breast milk, skin-to-skin contact is established. Bottle-feeding may break this connection.
6. Bottle feeding can be inconvenient.
If you are planning for travel then need to take clean bottles, formula milk, baby nipples, and other necessities. It can be a long process to manage the things as well as the baby at the same periods of time. Bottle feeding is also inconvenient if the baby needs midnight feeding sessions as you have to disturb and get up and prepare the milk every time.
7. Breastfeeding keeps the mother healthy.
Some studies have proved that mothers who take breastfeed rather than bottle-feed have reduced risk of developing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and osteoporosis.
8. The baby may not take formula milk.
For more babies, formula milk-feed from the bottle will not be suitable for them. They may have diarrhea and reduce fluids from the body.
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There's no pressure from Microsoft on upgrading from Live Messenger to Skype as the company has extended the transition period to April. Originally, March 15th was the doomsday for when Messenger would be cut and Skype would become Microsoft's golden egg in the instant messenger realm of wonders. The company has fired out emails to customers detailing the close-approaching switch.
April 8th is now the set date when Microsoft will begin upgrading customers from Messenger to Skype. The process is reportedly going to take a few weeks to complete, but this will mark the first day when you'll be required to upgrade, should you have not already done so. The reason for the date push back? To provide you, the consumer, more time to get your act together.
So what happens when everything switches over to Skype? Not much, really. You'll now have access to all your contacts in one place, with the ability to IM, call and video conference with them all. It's super simple to get started too as your Microsoft Account (or Live ID as it was previously known) will sign into Skype and automatically bring everything across.
Once April 8th has come and gone, those attempting to sign into Messenger will be hit by an error and presented the opportunity to install Skype (while removing Messenger). We see this as a positive move by Microsoft as Skype is now its main communications product for consumers. Combining everything into one package makes perfect sense for branding and recognition.
The beauty of Skype is that it's available everywhere within the Microsoft ecosystem, as well as on competitor products. Should you own an Xbox 360, Windows Phone or a Windows 8 tablet, laptop or desktop computer you'll be able to take full advantage of the communications service in a unified experience (though there are still some teething issues, especially on Windows Phone).
So there you have it, folks. You have until April 8th to make the change and upgrade to Skype.
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One of the major concerns with most types of head trauma is the potential for swelling in the brain. Known as cranial edema, brain swelling is not so different from the swelling that results from any injury to the body, but is made more dangerous due to the compact space within the skull. As pressure in the brain rises, the ability to get blood and oxygen to the brain diminishes, which can result in cellular damage or destruction. Signs of edema due to head trauma include severe headache, vomiting, and memory or speech problems.
The other major concern with head trauma is bleeding within the brain or skull. Known as hematoma, this occurs when a blood vessel erupts either in the brain, or within the skull but outside the brain. Acute hematoma occurs directly after an injury and can result in severe brain damage or death if not treated immediately. Subacute and chronic hematomas may develop over time with less persistent symptoms, but can still be dangerous. Symptoms of a hematoma are similar to those of edema, including pronounced headache, repeated fainting, muscle weakness, and seizures. | <urn:uuid:08cb473f-0ad9-43ce-be95-74da17e4069e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.wisegeek.net/what-is-a-head-trauma.htm | 2024-04-13T21:27:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.94335 | 630 |
The Lazy Bear Week Experience in Guerneville, California
For newbies, arriving in the small Sonoma County town of Guerneville for Lazy Bear Week is always a surprise. After winding through twisting roads and passing open vineyards and redwoods, a bustling three blocks of Main Street emerges.
Lazy Bear Week may be a lesser-known gay event among some, but among the bears and those on the west coast of the US, this bear event is hugely popular.
A friendly and welcoming atmosphere pervades. The pool parties and local excursions build a wonderful sense of community.
And while there will likely be a handful of exceptions, most people will smile and say hello! You can strike up a conversation at any time with anybody. The crowd at Lazy Bear Week varies in age from 21 to 70+, and all body types are visible and accepted, if not celebrated.
Ask anyone who attends the event, and they’ll tell you that “The Lazy Bear experience is what you make it.”
To some, that means taking advantage of being around so many men to make it a frisky week of playing around – discreetly or not. To others, it’s a chance to be around like-minded people who won’t judge.
Lazy Bear Week Events
The first order of business at Lazy Bear Weekend is to check in at a designated 4th Street business address to get a Lazy Bear tag. The tag is a special ID that is your admission to all the week’s events, which span from pool parties and dance parties to local excursions.
My colleague John’s first trip to Lazy Bear Week (which then used to be Lazy Bear Weekend) included a Saturday float down the Russian River while all the pool parties were happening.
He just wanted a quiet afternoon and was happy to meet guys from the US, Canada, Australia, England, and Germany.
Other event gatherings during the week are at a quiet resort above the town, the Highlands, and at the local Pee Wee Golf & Arcade, which is a short walk across the Russian River.
The recent addition of a sunset tea dance at Johnson’s Beach has transformed Lazy Bear Week Friday and Saturday Nights from a repeat of the Dore Alley parties, held in San Francisco the week prior, into a glorious gay outdoor dance-a-palooza in a bucolic setting.
The week’s activities come to an end on Sunday with a super block party at the 4th Street venues.
Top Hotels for Lazy Bear Week
Hotels and motels on 4th Street and the surrounding area are most popular for Lazy Bear Week. These hotels host a bulk of the daytime and nighttime parties.
Event Funding Goes to a Good Cause
Recently, the Lazy Bear Fund has reminded us that after funds raised during Lazy Bear Week get put back into the next year’s event, the remainder is donated through a grant program to local, regional, national, and international nonprofit organizations.
The tagline “the biggest, hairiest, burliest, craziest, laziest fundraiser on the planet!” holds true. In recent years, the Lazy Bear Fund has donated over $200,000 to local, regional, national, and international non-profits.
They have also generously donated to aid in the recovery of the town of Guerneville after recent floods and fires.
Lazy Bear Week Continues to Grow
Every year, Lazy Bear Week events evolve and there’s always something new and fresh happening. The pandemic caused the group to stop offering local winery tours, but perhaps that will return down the road.
Several businesses in Guerneville California have changed hands and some are reaching out to the Lazy Bear Fund to participate. So, stay tuned to the latest news on the Lazy Bear website.
See wolfyy’s list of more than 40 other bear weeks around the world.
Curious about more community-building gay events? See wolfyy’s ultimate list of international gay ski weeks.
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Pro Shot is the professional choice for quick and easy floor shine restoring. The product comes in three sizes, but for the average homeowner either the 32-ounce bottle (covers approximately 625 square feet) or the 1-gallon jug (covers approximately 2500 square feet) will be more than enough.
Scratches and Dull Spots
The product claims to fill scratches and rejuvenate dull spots. It most definitely rejuvenates your floor’s finish, no doubt. But filling the scratches is a bit misleading. It can’t handle scuff marks and scratches that are “finish deep”. Dog nail scratches or dents that go wood deep, it won’t fill. But for overall restoring it’s a floor saver.
Product Life On Your Floors
The product will last for months for the average homeowner. But if you wear shoes indoors or have any pets you may not get as long of a life as the bottle says. It’s easy to re-apply and most should expect to coat 3 times a year. Usually just before the holidays when family comes over.
How to Apply
Pro Shot is easy to apply. Just buy a new sponge mop that will be dedicated to the product. You don’t ever want to mix chemicals – it’s worth buying a new mop for this. Apply and let dry. Try to keep off your newly restored floors until the product has fully cured.
Why Trust Pro Shot
The product is UL listed for slip resistance, meaning you don’t need to take it from me that you’re not going to slip, Pro Shot Corporation has had their products approved for industrial use. The product was designed for use in hospitals, schools and shopping malls – so you can trust it’s seen it’s share of foot traffic. Pro Shot is a keeper.
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There is nothing more frustrating than having more work than you’re able to produce. If your current throughput can no longer match your monthly sales, then you have a dilemma: Increase capacity, or ultimately lose the ground you just made by getting extra sales.
The fact that we must invest to gain capacity usually brings with it a variety of emotions: Fear that we will not keep the work to support the investment, excitement that we will be able to handle more work and grow, and deep thought about the logic of our upcoming decisions.
In this article we explore the when, why and how of adding capacity to your shop, while minimizing potential negative effects on your business.
When to increase capacity
Evidence of the "When” is pretty easy to identify. It comes when we’re maxed out with our current setup, and jobs are falling further behind because of production bottlenecks. Generally, there will also be a lack of either quality control or oversight of the finished product because we don't have the time to complete a thorough check before products leave the door.
If your quality and your customer service seem to be going downhill, your "When" may have arrived. The important step to take now is to not act in haste or make a snap business call that may put your business in jeopardy down the road. First, let’s take a deep look at the “Why” and “How” to increase capacity.
Why increase shop capacity
Identify your “Why” as soon as the “When” has become apparent. Your “Why” can be anything. You want to grow, you want to be the best in your area, you want to be the biggest, you want to have more employees, whatever the reason we all have a why.
I suggest making a list of "Why I desire to increase capacity." You may consider making this a pro/con list, so you can evaluate the positives and negatives of your actions. List an action in the center of the sheet, on the left put a proof that action and on the right of the sheet list a con of that action. This should put everything into perspective.
How to increase capacity
If you are like me, you probably just skipped down to this point of the article so you can get to the meat of the whole thing. If you did, I understand, but at least make sure you have your “Why” list that we talked about earlier.
One of the first things I learned when I was new to the cabinetmaking world was, “There's a hundred ways to skin . . . .” While that statement is surely true, let’s lay down a framework to go about your “skinning” a little smarter.
Adding labor and equipment is probably the first option we consider when we realize we need to grow. There are times when that is the answer, but we have to consider that it will generally result in added debt or lease payments that the company will now be responsible for. Is your company in a place to take that on? Will you really be able to get ahead?
Becoming more efficient in our processes is also another option. Although becoming more efficient is always a win, at some point you will likely find that capacity will still need to be expanded to truly continue growth.
Typically, the last option we consider is outsourcing our bottlenecks. There's actually lot of pride and emotion that can block us from considering it. It’s difficult to keep our pride of being cabinetmakers on the shop floor, but if we want to continually get better in business we have to keep an open mind.
Outsourcing enables growth
The idea behind outsourcing is not a new idea, but it is just recently becoming popular and viable. Opting for an outsource partner as a way to increase capacity allows you to keep your cash where it belongs – in your company. In our experience, outsourcing can allow a shop to double capacity without spending any additional capital. More cash will leave your company in a strong position to gain more sales and be able to grow within your limits.
Know to grow
As a cabinetmaker, I understand that once a craftsman, always a craftsman. The problem though, is at some point you are going to want to grow beyond just your own, personal capabilities. In fact, the value of your shop depends on it. If you have the grit to grow beyond your personal capabilities, you will soon find your when, why, and how.
If you can push through and execute these steps in detail you will be able to come up with a clear, concise plan of action that will keep your company nimble and eager for growth.
Source: Jeff Finney is the owner of Ultimate Cabinet Components in Collinsville, OK. For more shop insights from Jeff Finney, check out his articles at ultcab.com or listen to his podcast at thepushthru.com.
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All the Honey: Live in Norwood
Join Rosemerry at the first for a new monthly reading series in Norwood, CO, at the library. 7 p.m. She’ll be reading new poems and poems from All the Honey. An open gourd circle after for all to share. Hosted by Art Goodtimes. | <urn:uuid:1bb44764-897e-4c25-b112-14fdc8f26c45> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.wordwoman.com/schedule/all-the-honey-live-in-norwood/ | 2024-04-13T22:49:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.904458 | 71 |
When workers at Orchid Orthopedic Solutions tried to form a union, the company quickly brought in five full-time union-busters to torment them day and night.
The hired guns saturated the Bridgeport, Michigan, plant with anti-union messages, publicly belittled organizers, harangued workers on the shop floor and asked them how they’d feed their families if the plant closed.
The months of endless bullying took their toll, as the company intended, and workers voted against forming the union just to bring the harassment to an end.
“Fear was their main tactic,” recalled Duane Forbes, one of the workers, noting the union-busters not only threatened the future of the plant but warned that the company would eliminate his colleagues’ jobs and health care during a labor dispute. “Fear is the hardest thing to overcome.”
Legislation now before Congress would ensure that corporations never trample workers’ rights like this again.
The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, introduced on February 4, will free Americans to build better lives and curtail the scorched-earth campaigns that employers wage to keep unions out at any cost.
The PRO Act, backed by President Joe Biden and pro-worker majorities in the House and the Senate, will impose stiff financial penalties on companies that retaliate against organizers and require the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to fast-track legal proceedings for workers suspended or fired for union activism. It also empowers workers to file their own civil lawsuits against employers that violate their labor rights.
The legislation will bar employers from permanently replacing workers during labor disputes, eliminating a threat that companies like Orchid Orthopedic often use to thwart organizing campaigns.
And the PRO Act will empower the NLRB to force corporations into bargaining with workers if they interfere in union drives. That means an end to the mandatory town hall meetings that employers regularly use to disparage organized labor and hector workers into voting against unions.
Orchid Orthopedic’s union-busters forced Forbes and his colleagues into hour-long browbeating sessions once or twice a week for months—and that was on top of the daily, one-on-one bullying the workers endured on the production floor.
“There was nowhere to go,” Forbes, who’s worked at Orchid Orthopedic for 22 years, said of the relentless intimidation. “You couldn’t just go to work and do your job anymore.”
A growing number of Americans, many of whom saw unions step up to protect members during the COVID-19 pandemic, seek the safe working conditions and other protections they can only achieve by organizing.
That includes Forbes and his colleagues, who endured years of benefit cuts but still put their lives on the line for the company during the pandemic.
They launched an organizing drive to secure a voice in the workplace. They also sought job protections to prevent the company from discarding them “like a broken hammer”—as one worker, Mike Bierlein, put it—when it’s done with them.
But as more Americans seek the benefits of union membership, employers’ escalating attacks on labor rights make the PRO Act ever more important.
Corporations drop hundreds of millions of dollars every year on “union-avoidance consultants”—like the ones Forbes and Bierlein encountered—to coach them on how to thwart organizing drives.
The higher the stakes, the dirtier employers play. Tech giants Google and Amazon used their vast technology and wealth to propel union-busting to a new level.
Google not only electronically spied on workers it suspected of having union sympathies, but rigged its computer systems to prevent them from sharing calendars and virtual meeting rooms.
Amazon developed plans for special software to track unions and other so-called “threats” to the company’s well-being. In Alabama, where thousands of Amazon warehouse workers just began voting on whether to unionize, the company showed anti-union videos and PowerPoints at mandatory town hall meetings, posted propaganda in bathroom stalls and sent multiple harassing text messages to every worker every day.
“It really opened my eyes to what’s going on,” Bierlein, who’s worked at Orchid Orthopedic for 18 years, said of the unfair tactics his company employed against organizers. “The deck is stacked against workers.”
The PRO Act will help to level the playing field and arrest the decades-long erosion of labor rights that significantly accelerated under the previous, anti-worker presidential administration.
It will require employers to post notices informing workers of their labor rights, helping to ensure managers respect the law. The legislation will enable prospective union members to vote on union representation on neutral sites instead of workplaces where the threat of coercion looms.
And the PRO Act will make it more difficult for employers to deliberately misclassify employees as contractors with fewer labor rights. That change will give millions of gig workers, including those driving for shared-ride and food-delivery companies, the opportunity to form unions and fight for better futures.
Right now, employers often stall negotiations for a first contract to punish workers for organizing or frustrate them into giving up. The PRO Act will curb these abuses by requiring mediation and binding arbitration when companies drag talks out.
Orchid Orthopedic’s campaign of intimidation and deception lasted until the very end of the union drive.
As the vote on organizing neared, Forbes said, the company promised it would treat workers better in the future if they decided against the union.
Instead, after the vote fell short, the company quickly increased the cost of spousal health insurance. That left Forbes more convinced than ever that workers need changes like those promised in the PRO Act to seize control of their destinies.
“I’m all about right and wrong,” Forbes said, “and the way we were treated was wrong.”
This article was produced by the Independent Media Institute.
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Tuvalu: Doing business and staying in touch
Doing Business in Tuvalu
A high standard of business ethics is to be expected, given that the overwhelming majority of the population is Congregationalist.
Mon-Thurs 0730-1615 and Fri 0730-1245.
Tuvalu relies on a number of standard and unusual sources of income to sustain its economy. Remittances from abroad, especially Nauru where large numbers of Tuvaluans work in the phosphate industry, are vital. In a less orthodox vein, the sale of stamps (mostly to collectors) is a valuable foreign currency earner.
A new source of income was identified when a regional telecommunications operator sought to lease Tuvalu's national telephone code and recover its costs from companies offering 'premium rate' services. The government agreed and now acquires 10% of its annual budget from this source. It has since made a similar arrangement with its Internet domain suffix, .tv.
Another important revenue stream comes from the sale of fishing licences to US and Japanese fleets. Fishing is also an important activity in the local economy. Exploration is currently underway to locate mineral resources suspected to lie within Tuvalu's territorial limit. On land, copra is the only significant export: most of the soil is of unsuitable quality for agriculture, which is confined to subsistence activities. There is some small-scale industrial activity producing coconut-based products and handicrafts.
Much of the income from these various sources, plus subventions from the country's major aid donors, has been lodged in a Trust Fund established to generate income for development projects from foreign investment and provide some guarantees against a very uncertain economic future.
Tuvalu is a member of the South Pacific Commission and the South Pacific Forum. In 2002, Tuvalu joined the Pacific Island Countries Trade Association (PICTA), a free-trade zone established by the South Pacific Forum.
US$20 million (2005).
Stamps, copra and handicrafts.
Food, mineral products, machinery, animals and animal products.
Main trading partners
Japan, USA, New Zealand and Australia.
Keeping in Touch in Tuvalu
There are no area codes. International phone calls can be made from most of the islands.
Tuvalu has no mobile phone network.
ISPs include Tuvalu.TV.
Media freedom is respected in Tuvalu.
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Throughout his illustrious tenure in the wrestling realm, Randy Orton has witnessed the industry's significant evolution, particularly within WWE, where he has spent the majority of his career. Being the progeny of wrestling royalty, "Cowboy" Bob Orton, Randy has had a unique vantage point, observing the transformation of WWE into a global powerhouse that has occasionally eclipsed the boundaries of pop culture.
Recent developments, especially under the stewardship of Triple H in the creative department, have heralded what many are calling a new golden age for the organization. This era is characterized by the emergence of fresh main event talents and a promising partnership with Netflix set to commence in 2025, which is expected to broaden WWE's horizons even further.
Orton Praises WWE Evolution
In a candid discussion with Sports Illustrated, Randy Orton shared his reflections on the changes within WWE that he has found most commendable, particularly in light of his recent hiatus due to a spinal injury.
Orton expressed his gratitude towards Triple H and Nick Khan for their supportive approach, highlighting the newfound flexibility in his role. "Since my return to the ring, I've been assured that my well-being is a priority.
The option to participate in shows without engaging in physically demanding matches has been a game-changer for me," Orton remarked. This adaptability not only enhances his longevity in the sport but also signifies a shift in the organizational culture, prioritizing athlete welfare.
Orton's observations extend beyond his personal experiences, noting a palpable sense of satisfaction within the locker room regarding these shifts. This contrasts starkly with past instances where requests for respite, particularly due to his chronic back issues, were often rebuffed, attributing the ailment to natural wear and tear rather than the grueling demands of the touring schedule.
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In this post, we ask and answer the question: why do writers fail to finish their books?
When we started the 52 Scenes Challenge in January this year, a group of writers set off with hope in their hearts, a glimmer of their story idea, and a whole lot of determination. At the end of December, 46 of those writers will finish their books.
The internet says around 80% of Americans want to write a book. If so many writers want to do it, why do so many fail, and how did these writers succeed?
Writers abandon their books for many reasons, but with 52 Scenes we’ve found a way to help combat the three most common reasons. Let’s discuss them:
Why Do Writers Fail To Finish Their Books?
1. They Try To Write Alone.
Somewhere along the line, we were brainwashed to believe that we have to be miserable and lonely to write a book. That is not the case. A writing community will help you, encourage you and the people who write with you ultimately become your biggest fans. Every writer is unique, but we all have the same worries, fears, and problems. Surround yourself with people who are rooting for you and for your characters.
2. They Take On A Very Big Project Without Any Planning Or Routine.
Plotting helps, but if you don’t plot you at least need a plan. It’s also important to understand that there are many ways to plot, and it does not mean that you have to have every single scene planned out. For this challenge, all you have to do is submit one scene per week. The story will come. Or you can plot and plan as you see fit. As part of the 52 scenes community, we offer monthly classes to inspire you and teach you what you need to finally finish your book, and this includes learning how you write and what your strengths are.
It was Stephen King who said, ‘Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.’ When you have a weekly deadline, your routine will fall into place. We have writing sessions every Sunday to help with that. Every week you get to see your fellow writers via Zoom. We ask questions and help each other out of plot holes, but most importantly we set a timer and we write. The deadlines and the ticking clock make the scenes appear.
3. They Are Letting The Fear Win.
All writers are scared before they start a project. Writers who complete their work don’t let that fear stop them. I always tell my writers they should be scared because they’re about to ride a dragon, conquer a kingdom, get married, get divorced, find the fountain of youth, face their mortal enemy, move to another country, start a new job, or come face-to-face with a serial killer. In some cases, all of the above. We were scared to start, and we’re scared to finish. We’re scared about the rewrite, but we’re not letting the fear stop us.
To learn more about the challenge and about finishing a book click here.
Will you finally finish your book in 2022 or are you putting it off for another year?
Does 52 Scenes in 52 Weeks work? Read more testimonials here.
by Mia Botha
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Syracuse school district, Onondaga County libraries, recovering from cyberattack
The Syracuse City School District and the Onondaga County Public Libraries have both come under recent cyberattacks. Cities and small communities can be soft targets for hackers.
The school district and county libraries were attacked by the same ransomware, called Ryuk, according to county officials, though they say that might just be an unfortunate coincidence.
The school district attack rendered computer files and systems inoperable, freezing the district out of access. They’re still working to restore some systems. Meanwhile, the county libraries’ online and phone services were also knocked out. Library programs and checking out books are continuing the old-fashioned way.
Sometimes, hackers will demand a ransom for data recovery, although the county has not received a ransom demand yet and no personal information was stolen. The FBI was contacted and a forensic investigation is ongoing.
Syracuse University School of Information Studies Professor Lee McKnight said cities, schools and small businesses can be vulnerable if they have limited Information Technology staff with older systems.
“Everybody needs to do more to improve their security and privacy practices and have more information security training,” McKnight said.
Cities, schools and small businesses have been slow to adopt cloud services, McKnight said, and should be proactively backing up their data to cloud computing data centers.
“Then even if there is a ransomware attack, it's not as devastating," McKnight said. "After you're already hit, it's too late. We need to be proactively planning for prevention and mitigation. That defeats ransomware in many ways over time."
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