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The Capitol Hill Ecodistrict is at the heart of Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community and is home to more artists than any other neighborhood in the city. Its residents, more than 80% of whom are renters, represent a range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Over the past two decades, Capitol Hill has faced unprecedented growth spurred by a new light rail station and proximity to South Lake Union, one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the country.
The Capitol Hill EcoDistrict began in 2011 to address runaway growth in Seattle by ensuring that community priorities are reflected in the neighborhood’s significant developments. By engaging community leaders, small business owners, government agencies, and local media, the EcoDistrict has grown its capacity to shape development amid rapid growth, gentrification, and displacement that threatens residents, businesses, and community institutions. This public development authority has worked with Seattle Parks and other city departments to be a conduit for more equitable community engagement, particularly since 2020.
Join the executive director and board member of the EcoDistrict on this guided tour of the neighborhood and hear about their innovative community-centered approach to engagement, see public art installations (including a rain garden), and learn about actions taken to address disparities in pedestrian/vehicle safety, heat island, and access to green space. This holistic approach to health assessment and public life planning as an anti-displacement tool has captured the attention of City planning, parks, transportation, and council people. It has helped shape narratives that integrate diverse issues with health, such as the land use and design review process, the post-protest police consent decree, park management, and street use permits. | <urn:uuid:b4f26fcf-b84d-418b-9c14-53acc9c569e4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.greatergreener.org/session/capitol-hill-ecodistrict-exploring-the-integration-of-health-and-public-life-planning/ | 2024-04-19T11:28:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.952228 | 388 |
GCM Dinner Dance Commemorates Greek National Day
GCM Dinner Dance Commemorates Greek National Day
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) hosted its annual Greek national Day commemorating Dinner Dance at the historic Panarcadian Association Hall on Friday 22 March.
The event brought together members of the Greek community, community leaders and public figures, in a vibrant atmosphere where good food and good times sat large in the menu.
The event, which is designed to celebrate Melbourne’s Greek community whilst commemorating Greek National Day and the great War of Independence, featured a program anchored by popular Melbourne band Anagenisi and a feature moving performance by the GCM’s own acclaimed Dance Group.
The event was well patronised by prominent Greek and philhellene political figures who were all provided with an opportunity to present a greeting.
The guest speakers included Federal Minister Bill Shorten, the Federal member for Calwell Maria Vamvakinou, Victorian Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs Nick Staikos, state MP Kat Theophanous, Deputy Lord Mayor of the city of Melbourne Nicholas Reece and the visiting Greek Deputy Minister for the Interior, Theodors Livianos.
(Transcripts of speeches follow)
The President of GCM, Bill Papastergiadis OAM, expressing his deep appreciation for the overwhelming love and support from all the attendees said “This event, is not just a celebration, but also a symbol of the enduring strength and unity of our community. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving cultural heritage, nurturing community ties, and passing down traditions to the generations to come.”
He continued emphasizing the importance of celebrating Greek Independence Day stating “Celebrating Greek Independence Day serves as a poignant reminder of our collective history, marking the journey from oppression to freedom and the sacrifices made along the way. It symbolizes the triumph of democracy, liberty, and the enduring spirit of our homeland. Τhis commemoration also sheds light on the road that lies ahead, reminding us of the challenges we still face and the importance of remaining vigilant in safeguarding our hard-won freedoms. As we honour the struggles of the past, we are inspired to continue working towards a future marked by progress, unity, and prosperity for all.”
Reflecting on the night Leonidas Vlahakis, Chair of the GCM Cultural Committee remarked, “It was heartening to see the venue largely filled with young people who are developing a strong connection to their culture and to the GCM. These events are an important link to the continuity of our organisation. With events like this one, the GCM continues to unite the community in celebration and solidarity, ensuring that the spirit of Greece shines brightly in Melbourne and beyond.”
One of the highlights of the evening was undoubtedly the enchanting performance of the GCM Dance Group who presented a pot-pouri of dance and song from all corners of Greece. Impeccably dressed in vibrant traditional costumes the dancers showcased their considerable talents captivating the audience with their graceful movements.
Nick Papefthimiou, the leader of the GCM Dance Group stated “We feel honoured to showcase the dances of the Sarakatsan nomads of Greece. Among these dances, the stavroto holds particular significance as it pays homage to blood brother relationships. Attendees also had the chance to glimpse into fading vocal traditions—songs seldom performed by musicians and unaccompanied by instrumentation. These melodies, unique to their villages, are sadly fading as older generations gradually depart.”Top of Form
The event went well into the night and featured the drawing of a raffle where one lucky guest one a trip to Greece on Scoot airlines as Anagenisi poured on the dance tracks for the energetic crowd.
MARIA VAMVAKINOU, Federal Member for Calwell
Represented the Minister for Immigration Andrew Giles, mentioned that Australia boasts just under 500,000 Greeks – according to the last census
She read a message from Andrew Giles conveying his best wishes and great respect and acknowledgement of the great contribution made by the Greek community in the building fo this nation.
Ms Vamvakinou reiterated the point made by Minister Giles noting that in particular on the 25th of March, which she recalled fondly learning about at Greek school as a child and is an important marker in the nation building of the modern Greek state, the contribution that Greeks have then gone on to make in the building of this Australian nation is significant.
Ms Vamvakinou then introduced the Hon Bill Shorten
The Minister reiterated the points made by his colleagues and recalled growing up alongside Greeks in Oakleigh.
The Minister brought greetings from the Prime Minister and welcomed the Greek Deputy Minister to Melbourne which he said “is a city dominated by reminders of the cultural, economic and religious influence of Greek migrants.” He went on to mention two examples of this “The Holy Church of the Annunciation… which celebrates its feast day this weekend… is the first exclusively Greek speaking Greek Orthodox church in Australia”.
Mr Shorten went on to recite the impact of Greeks in Australian football noting: ” if you look at the our own Australian football; code there are names like Demetriou, Koutafides, Georgiou and ofcourse that very common Greek name Richards which I do understand is descendet from the Panamopoulos family”.
The Minister was followed by Victorian MP Nick Staikos who was representing the Minister for Multicultural Affairs Igrid Stitt welcomed the visiting Minister from Greece noting t=”that it was a pleasure to host you yesterday in Parliament”.
Mr Staikos then went on to say “That as we celebrate a Greek Independence Day - 203 years, we also acknowledge that this is also a time where we intersect with other commemorations – last year it was 100 years since the genocide and this year it is 50 years since the invasion of Cyprus. These are solemn occasions, they are occasions with which we reflect with a lot of sorrow. Last year on the 49th anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus my colleague Kat Theophanous stood up in Parliament and she spoke on the invasion and she was the only one and she was very brave and it is fair to say that she suffered a bot of blow back and this year on the 50th anniversary I’ll be very proud to stand with stand with Kat to commemorate the inmvasion of Cyprus”
Cr Nicholas Reece took to the microphone and also spoke of the contribution that the Greek community had made to this city reiterating that Melbourne was indeed the 3rd largest Greek speaking city in the world. He noted that the Greek contribution is Australia and how important Greece is to the Australian story in particular through the theatres of war. On this point he spoke of the Memorial to fallen ANZACS that he found in Sfakia on a recent family visit noting that it had been somewhat dishevelled and that he was proud to report that it had been very recently repaired and spruced up and stands as a suitable memorial to the fallen Australian and Greeks of World War 2.
Cr Reece noted that “Melbourne was the most multicultural city in the world but it didn’t happen by accident, didn’t happen by magic. It’s something we need to keep working on and the Greek community is, I think, the best example of multicultural Melbourne, it’s the best example of a successful multicultural community”.
Kat Theophanous said “Greek Independence Day is so incredibly important to Greek heritage and also to our wider community here in Melbourne… it’s when we pay our respect to those who fought for Greece’s freedom, for the return of democracy and our right to practice our own culture and honour our own heritage…. Its also an opportunity to reflect on the importance of democracy itself and to reflect on its fragility and our responsibility to protect it.”
She went on to say that “events like this remind us of that freedom but also remind us of where that freedom is missing. My colleague Nick Staikos rightly mentioned that this year will be 50 years since it has been missing in parts of Cyprus and I hope that our Hellenic Community will join in the commemoration in the middle of the year because our collective strength should not be forgotten.”
Visiting Deputy Minister for the Interior of Greece also spoke of the enduring friendship between Australians and Greeks citing the sacrifice of Australian soldiers in both World Wars. He then quoted Theodoros Kolokotronis saying that “he said that people would say that we are crazy for starting a revolution against one of the most powerful empires in the world, but if we weren’t crazy, we wouldn’t have started a revolution”. He went on to say “if there is one lesson we can learn from that revolution its that when the Greeks remained united, we had major victories against the empire. When we are united, the sky is the limit.”
Bill Papastergiadis then thanked all of the guests noting in particular their support of the Greek community. He also thanked the Consul General and Theo Theophanous for their support. He then went on to talk of the themes that come through the commemoration of the War of Independence saying “one of the (themes) is the role of the diaspora in Greek independence and the modern state and equally our relationship with all of that being through multiculturalism and our ability to understand and celebrate independence and thirdly the shared values and bonds that we have between our two fabulous countries because as migrants in Australia it is important to understand that the Greek War of Independence drew upon the diaspora as its inspiration. A major component of the rebellion originated outside of Greece with the “Filiki Eteria”, a patriotic group founded in Odessa in the Ukraine which is currently experiencing its own struggle with undemocratic forces and the revolt somewhat commenced with Ypsilantis… in 1820 citing that most famous of mottos’, “Eleftheria I Thanatos”. And the diaspora played a big role here in Australia through our multiculturalism… which has allowed us to express ourselves and to be able to celebrate these important milestones that we are celebrating today. At the same time, acknowledging the strong bonds that Minister Livanios referred to between our two countries.” | <urn:uuid:9183400e-3736-4aa7-87aa-1b8ec1d1c513> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.greekcommunity.com.au/news/gcm-dinner-commemorates-greek-national-day | 2024-04-19T11:43:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.964681 | 2,160 |
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Managed services are designed to handle the daily operations of specialized applications, providing enterprises with the capability to efficiently manage tasks and enabling in-house IT to emphasize on more strategic IT programs. These services also provide enterprises with access to modern infrastructure and advanced software. In addition, they help minimize risk involved in service delivery and ensure adherence to best practices.
Managed services can be broadly classified into cloud managed services, managed network, managed infrastructure, managed security, managed collaboration, managed backup and recovery, and managed mobility. The demand for managed collaboration services is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 8% through 2026, driven by the rapidly proliferating trend of BYOD across enterprises. Collaboration services promote enhanced workplace collaboration by enabling the mobile workforce to better connect, communicate, and exchange information.
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Managed security services accounted for an industry share of more than 10% in 2019 and are set to experience a significant adoption through 2026, driven by the increasing demand for enhanced cybersecurity solutions among enterprises.
Considering the industry vertical, global managed services industry is segmented into BFSI, IT & telecom, government, healthcare, energy & utility, retail, and others. The BFSI sector accounted for a market share of more than 20% during 2019 and is slated to grow substantially by 2026. These trends can be associated with an increasing adoption of advanced IT tools and solutions in the BFSI sector.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Man Who Thought The Earth Was Hollow
The Earth's core: rumbling, roiling, malleable nickle and iron encapsulating a center space of plasma, that generates an electromagnetic field. As PBS states, the magnetosphere shields the planet from solar winds and redirects cosmic particles towards the poles, to give areas like Norway fantastic views of the Aurora Borealis. The core, as National Geographic explains, is surrounded by a mantle of rock and a brittle, and an outer crust fragmented into sliding tectonic plates. Through a process called planetary differentiation, denser metals moved towards the core of Earth, over the course of the planet's development, and now the surface of the core is as hot as the surface of the sun.
Now: forget all that factual science stuff, and imagine that under Earth's crust there's ... nothing. Just an empty space, or maybe four shells, perhaps, accessible by holes at the poles — and within that space an entire world full of plants and animals. Not a mythical place of punishment from the gods, no, but a real, physical otherworld, right under the one you know. This was once a serious hypothesis, proposed by war veteran and lay naturalist, John Cleves Symmes, Jr., in his 1818 theory of the Hollow Earth.
Long before modern Hollow Earthers — along with Flat Earthers, a funnily contradictory theory) — started spinning beliefs about reptilians, underground giants, Freemasons, UFOs rising from the hollow core of the Earth, as laid out in the Hollow Earth Insider, Symmes was doing his thing, for the progress of misinformation.
World inside a world
"I declare the earth is hollow, and habitable within."
Such were Symmes' words, as stated on Find a Grave. They summarize his "Theory of Concentric Spheres and Solar Voids," as memorialized by a tiny hollow earth statue on his gravestone. How he arrived at this conclusion is as baffling as it is fascinating.
Symmes, as the Smart Set explains, was a veteran with a grade-school education, and a voracious appetite for reading, whose father was a real estate tycoon. Symmes ingested countless scientific works, but real facts only fueled his own conjecture, in true confirmation bias-style. Driftwood and debris floating up onto beaches? Must've bubbled up from inside the Earth. What, "Symmes Holes" at the poles aren't possible, because those areas had already been explored? No matter: the region hadn't been explored well enough to disprove him. Three concentric spheres inside the outer, surface-level landmass is too ludicrous? Fine, there's only one, but its big enough for everyone.
All the while, his popularity as a speaker grew and grew. Expeditions to the poles were a fashionable challenge at this point in history, and Symmes spent much of his time trying to convince others to fund an expedition of 100 men to the North Pole, to prove that he was right. He died in 1829, before this could happen. In his passing, though, he stands as a benchmark for "alternative facts" thinking, one of many who refute absolute truth for whatever version of reality they desire. | <urn:uuid:916c58a1-fc7d-40b2-9a87-e17cb7f3d6c4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.grunge.com/233648/the-crazy-true-story-of-the-man-who-thought-the-earth-was-hollow/ | 2024-04-19T12:39:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.966772 | 680 |
4 Jay’s and a ‘Hawk @ CM Speedway
Pikey-Honda XR400 “Motard”
Big & Tall-Honda NSR150
Jonadda-Honda CBR 150
Silver Hawk-Suzuki Djebel 250
Usually it seems we have an abundance of Dave’s at events, but this time I was outnumbered by the J’s……….
Justin (Big & Tall), Jeff (Pikey), John (Jonadda), Jarunee (Thim) and myself. The occasion was supposedly to ring out Pikey’s new XR400 “Motard”, but we all decided to turn it into a full fledged misfit’s track day.
We met at Chiang Mai Speedway at about 10:30AM and Justin and Jeff were the first on the track.
After an “enjoyable” morning working at his guesthouse (go ahead ask him), John showed up and was soon out there showing us how to do it….
After watching John’s band play at the 3 Kings monument the night before, and a few beers, it was agreed that Thim would be our “Umbrella Dolly” and I would be our photographer and timer.
That was vetoed after all of about 30 seconds and she was off on Justin’s bike turning laps and leaning into the corners.
I couldn’t take standing and watching for very long and I was soon off on Jeff’s Super Motard. It didn’t take long and we were all swapping bikes and having a great time.
I decided to pay the 80 baht and bring out the Suzuki. I thought the top box and windscreen (not to mention the knobby tires) kind of gave it a “classic look”.
John and Jeff did some suspension tweaks and Jeff was gaining more confidence.
On one lap I saw Jeff’s 400 in the distance and thought I would go have a little race with him. Soon I saw the pink jacket and I knew that certainly wasn’t Jeff. Jeff had put Thim on the 400. She tried every bike out there and did quite well at that (of course I’m a little biased).
On a serious note, it was a good chance to give Thim some tips on braking and downshifting for corners, and we also did a number of panic stop drills on the main straight. I actually stepped in front of her on the straight and she had the rear tire literally smoking and the front forks completely compressed as she grabbed a handful of brake (thank goodness). For 80 baht each to use the track, it is a great way to teach someone how to safely handle a motorcycle. We also enjoyed her movements so much when she explained how she liked it when the back wheel slid from side to side that we had her tell us 4 more times.
We had said we would stay at the track for about 1 hour or so; closer to 3 hours later they were showing us the “One More Lap” sign as they had some customers renting Go-karts. We agreed it was time to call it a day and go for some lunch.
We sat around the pits telling our lies and exaggerating our skills until the Go Karts finished running. I hadn’t ridden John’s bike yet so I took it for a couple more laps. Soon everyone was out again. We never did the group photo we wanted because we couldn’t get everyone to stay off the bikes long enough.
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While viewing your photos online, decide which one you would like to be sent over to the yearbook committee. A "three dot" icon will appear on the top right corner and you will click on that icon. You will then see "make primary yearbook selection." Once selecting that, it will come through our system and we will then be able to prepare that image to be sent over to the yearbook.
I'm Not Seeing the Session Type I Want When Trying to Book
If all sessions of that type have been booked, it will not show because all time slots of that session have already been filled. Check back at a later date, as session are continuously being added to our online booking site or call the studio.
I'm Not Seeing Many Appointments to Book
In order to accommodate all 2000+ seniors, we will open up appointments a couple weeks at a time in order to fill up our days as much as possible. Sessions may fill up more than a few weeks in advance, so don't wait to book! Remember, deadline is somewhere between October and November (depending on your school) so once sessions fill up, we cannot guarantee any time slots will be available prior to deadline, other than the "yearbook only" session done on campus (view campus dates here). We highly recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you get a session before yearbook deadline.
What Happens If I Don't Get an Appointment Before Deadline?
Each student will get the opportunity to have a studio session, beginning July 10th and ending between October and November (depending on your school). Sessions fill up quickly so do not wait until October/November to book. If you do not make a studio appointment before deadline, you will have the opportunity to do your "yearbook only" session on campus, on select dates that will be announced by your school. In order to meet printing deadlines, no more sessions will be done after campus dates are completed.
Fall Sessions vs. Spring Sessions
Fall sessions are required in order to have your photo appear in your school yearbook, done at our studio or on campus. These sessions are catered towards your yearbook selection, so you will have a majority of eye contact portraits rather than candid shots. Spring sessions will begin in March and give you the opportunity to go on location such as downtown Bakersfield, the Kern River, or even the beach! Spring sessions are done closer to graduation and are great for bringing your cap and gown and perfect for graduation announcements.
When Do I do a Cap & Gown Session?
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Page 2742 - Week 09 - Thursday, 8 August 2013
Nine months into this term, the government has made excellent progress on advancing our vision for the ACT. Seventy per cent of our election commitments are commenced in the budget, we are delivering on the parliamentary agreement, and we are bringing forward important legislative reforms in areas of human rights, marriage equality, justice and safety in the workplace, economic reform and red tape reduction.
We are proud to be the jurisdiction that others look to as a leader in legislative reforms, particularly in the area of human rights and equality for all. We will proudly, once again, be the first government to bring forward legislation that delivers equality for same-sex couples—legislation that promises them the right to marry. This is a reform that a growing proportion of Australians, including the Prime Minister, want made. It is a matter of time. We would prefer to see the federal parliament legislate for a nationally consistent scheme, but, in the absence of this, we will act for the people of the ACT.
The Marriage Equality Bill 2013 will enable couples who are not able to marry under the commonwealth Marriage Act 1961 to enter into marriage in the ACT. It will provide for solemnisation, eligibility, dissolution and annulment, regulatory requirements and notice of intention in relation to same-sex marriages. The government is determined to remove discrimination against same-sex couples and their families. With this legislation we will state loud and clear that all people have equal rights in our society and are treated equally by our laws.
During the spring sittings the government will also introduce the Births Deaths and Marriages (Transgender) Amendment Bill 2013, which will give effect to the government’s response to the Law Reform Advisory Council’s beyond the binary report. The bill will create full recognition and equality before the law for transgender Canberrans and provide the right to privacy and reputation.
The government is equally determined to make sure the cultural rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are covered by our laws and respected in our community. Canberra is a city that celebrates diversity of cultures, faiths and ethnic backgrounds. The Human Rights Amendment Bill 2013 will amend the Human Rights Act 2004 to make it clear that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the right to enjoy and maintain their culture, including their language, kinship ties and special relationship with land and waters. The bill will also show the clear support of the ACT government for proper recognition of Indigenous Australians in the constitution.
Canberra is also a city that believes in fairness for those with disabilities or medical conditions, which is why the government will amend important legislation to improve equality and opportunity for these people. The Payroll Tax Act Amendment Bill 2013 will honour a commitment we made during the election last October. It will provide a $4,000 payroll tax concession to medium and large businesses which employ a recent school leaver with a disability. The national conversation around disability care has shown that one of the greatest opportunities we can provide for a person with a disability and their family is the opportunity to be a full part of the community and to enjoy independent lives. This policy will increase opportunities for young Canberrans with a disability to achieve those things, and it will deliver some very high quality employees to local businesses. | <urn:uuid:b69f7579-7efc-4320-aa56-82055477340a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.hansard.act.gov.au/hansard/8th-assembly/2013/HTML/week09/2742.htm | 2024-04-19T11:47:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.958428 | 666 |
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Welcome to a transformative Experience that celebrates the essence of the Divine Masculine and how it shows up in the world today.
This event is one of two that was born out of a dream. The first explored the essence of the Divine Feminine in the world and was open to all South African Artists.
I envisioned a one-of-a-kind event that seeks to ignite conversations, challenge perceptions, and inspire personal growth for all who participate. I also wanted to create a creative sanctuary where humans can present their creativity to move humanity in ways that only art can. After a synchronous success of the first event, i was drawn to creating an even bigger ecosystem of value exchange in a world where materiality seems like it needs an evolution.
The call for artist participation was made and those who felt drawn to the experience heeded. The event is free for artists to submit and also free for any soul that wants to experience the event. All art is for sale and a small percentage of any sale made goes to the venue for placing their faith in this ecosystem being created. People who offer services other than art, sponsor their skills and or time towards the event and some sponsor items for the opening.
"When we create flow in our value exchanges we create prosperity for all" Melissa Subban
So join us on a captivating journey, where brush strokes and sculptures become gateways to introspection, connection, and the exploration of the multifaceted nature of masculinity.
As you move through the exhibit and are moved by any piece, i invite you to experience an energy exchange with the artist, be it purchasing some work, providing a compliment or sending out some good vibes or gratitude to the person that moved you. After all... any change we want to have in our experience starts from within.
Discover an extraordinary blend of traditional and contemporary expressions, ranging from evocative paintings to awe-inspiring performances and innovative installations. Each piece has been carefully selected to reflect the many facets of masculinity - its strength, vulnerability, sensitivity, and ability to transcend societal norms.
This program serves as your guide to this remarkable exhibition, offering a curated path through the labyrinth of artistic expressions. Engage in deep introspection as you contemplate the intricate brush strokes and captivating forms, allowing the artwork to evoke emotions, spark conversations, and awaken your own understanding of the Divine Masculine.
Immerse yourself in the stories behind each artwork, as we dive into the narratives of artists who have channeled their vision to explore masculinity in unique and thought-provoking ways. Gain insights into their creative process, the inspirations that fueled their work, and the messages they seek to convey.
This exhibition is more than a mere display of art; it is a transformative experience designed to expand perceptions, challenge stereotypes, and foster a greater understanding of the rich tapestry of masculinity.
Engage in interactive discussions, connect with fellow art enthusiasts, and join us on a journey of exploration and self-discovery. Whether you are an artist, an admirer of art, or simply curious about the profound concept of the Divine Masculine, this event invites you to embrace the transformative power of artistic expression.
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Are You Looking For Advice or Encouragement? (How to Know What You Need.)
Are you the kind of mom that appreciates parenting advice from others?
Or, does that stuff annoy you every time?
Maybe it depends on the situation, the question, the messenger.
Every mom I know feels vulnerable and questions themselves at least once in a while. (There’s nothing quite like motherhood to make even the most confident, competent woman question herself.)
With time, of course, we learn a whole new level of confidence, not sweating the small stuff or comparing ourselves to how others are doing it. But it doesn’t come naturally to everyone.
So, I think, whether the advice we get is welcomed or unsolicited, what do we do with that info? How does it make us feel? And what do we do with those feelings? Do we react? Or do we self-reflect and respond in a way that feels right?
That’s what I’m talking about in this week’s video.
Continue on for the video, transcript and my 3 tips for determining what you need and how to respond.
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So I was supposed to be recording this video last week and I ended up with some crazy virus. Apparently my kids are in school for like not even two full weeks and I ended up getting sick. According to the doctor, she thought it was something that they probably brought home, so I really appreciated that, but definitely feeling on the mend now and actually have energy and got back to my morning walk this morning, so that feels good.
But anyways, for those that don't know me, I'm Catherine O'Brien at Happy With Baby and today we're going to talk about advice. And sometimes it comes in the form of unsolicited advice. I don't know if you've received that, but if you're a parent, I'm gonna bet on the fact that you have. Because we get unsolicited advice from lots of people from, you know, our family members, from elders, from strangers in the grocery store, or even on the street.
I once was--my husband and I were once stopped on the street and were given advice, so that's always lovely.
And, you know, it does not feel helpful all the time, right. And sometimes it can feel really annoying and condescending, passive-aggressive, frustrating, you fill in whatever feeling you have when you get unsolicited advice, because I know there are many.
But sometimes, we generally want to know things, right. We want to know that we're doing the right things for our children, like people want sleep advice, they want feeding advice, they want, you know, you name it. I know we want it because we want to make sure that we're not doing the wrong thing, right.
So when we're in those moments of doubt or overwhelm, what is it that we really need? Because let's be honest, I know that motherhood--parenthood--definitely brings out all sorts of vulnerability.
No one wants to be doing things wrong and causing harm. And I know we've read stories of the things that we do now for our children affect them in the long term, right, and we don't want them to end up with mommy or daddy issues, right. And this kind of vulnerability I'm talking about--it's not always rational, but when we're a new parent and a new parent, we can definitely feel it.
We want to be confident and oftentimes we come from doing things that we're really confident and competent in doing, but being a parent makes us feel, often makes us feel less than our competent selves.
So I had a mom--this is a good friend of mine. She told me I could use this story. She told me that when she's feeling uncertain or unsure of something, she will post a question in a mom's Facebook group. And so, if you've ever been in Mom's Facebook group, you've probably seen the vast array of questions people will post. And she said what happens for her is that she finds when she starts getting advice, that she has a rebuttal for everything. So I think that then begs the question, like what is it that she's really looking for?
When we're swimming in self-doubt, what is it that we really need? Do we really want advice? Or do we want encouragement and reinforcement that we're doing the right stuff?
And then how do we know that? How do we, you know, question ourselves? How can we determine what kind of support it is that we need, right? So I have a couple of tips to help you figure that out.
Pause & Breathe.
So the first one is when you--say you do ask for advice. Just pause and take a deep breath when you get advice. Even if you don't get--even if you don't ask the question, pause and take a deep breath.
And this will go well for in a lot of aspects of your life, not just in parenting, but--and I promise you, you definitely aren't going to regret taking a moment to take a deep breath and just breathe in for a second. Because you don't need to react right now.
We don't have to respond to all the advice we get. We can just take a deep breath and pause. It's a good number one tip, right.
Self-Reflect & Be Curious.
And the second tip is self-reflect and be curious. Like what are you feeling or what's what's this advice triggering in you? And ask yourself a couple questions.
So for example, if someone offers you unsolicited advice and you find yourself feeling irritated by it, ask yourself what is irritating about it right now?
Is this suggestion just totally philosophically against the things that you and your partner want to do and raise your family?
Is it inappropriate, or totally ineffective, or you know, you've tried it and you're tired of people telling you the same thing that you've already tried to do?
Or is it the messenger? Is this person that's telling you it, no matter--even if it was great advice, you just couldn't hear it from this person because of maybe the way they say it, maybe your history with them, whatever it is, you just can't hear it right now?
Or is it that you really don't need advice at all? You just want that validation.
Maybe you need someone to give you a hug or high-five or whatever, but just let you know that you've got this, you're doing fine, like these are concerns and issues that all parents have and not to worry about it.
But if you did ask for advice, maybe from a relative or a good friend or even on social media, you can apply these same techniques, right. One of the things especially like I'll see on social media is people come back at each other all the time, and again, it's all in text so you have to read--people read tone into things that aren't always necessarily there. So I think it's always like to take a pause and breathe, and then ask yourself, what are you feeling? Does this response feel helpful or not? And if yes, great. And if not, just get curious of why it's not helpful and what is frustrating about it.
And maybe you didn't really, actually need advice. Or did you just need someone to witness that you're struggling and kind of be with you in that moment and let you know that everything's gonna be okay? Because I think that a lot of times, that's what we really need.
Remember That There Is Not One Right Way to Parent.
So the last tip I'd like to leave you with regardless of whether you really need advice or regardless of whether any of the advice is actually helpful to you or not is, let all those different suggestions remind you that there's a lot of ways to do things. There's not one right way to be a parent. There's many right ways. And with each child you have and each situation, there's many different ways to do things. And so remember that, okay.
So your baby is so lucky. Your child is so lucky to have you making all those tough decisions and you're doing the absolute best that you can for them every single day. And so I want you to remember that.
So I would love to know what you do when you're doubting yourself as a parent. When you have questions, do you ask for advice? What is it that you need? When you ask, do you really need encouragement or do you really want them to give you advice? And then, who is it that you typically turn to when you are doubting yourself? Who do you ask for support? I'm curious.
But anyways, until next time, I hope you have a great day and take care of yourself.
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We originally reported that Harlem A$AP Rocky was arrested July 3rd, 2019 in Sweden, today Harlem Congressional representative Adriano Espaillat sent a letter to Swedish diplomats Wednesday calling for the immediate release of Harlem-born rapper A$AP Rocky, who was arrested this month following a street fight in Stockholm.
Espaillat demanded that Rocky, who was born Rakim Mayers, be released without charges for the July 2 fight that involved him, his security and two Swedish men, according to a letter sent to the Swedish Embassy in Washington D.C. The congressman said videos of the altercation show that Rocky and his group were acting in self-defense reports Patch.
Espaillat also claimed that Sweden had violated the entertainer’s rights by denying him access to United States Consular Services and holding him in “inhumane detention conditions” with little access to “adequate food, clean water, or appropriate sleeping arrangements.”
“A$AP, a native of Harlem, N.Y., one of the communities I represent in the United States House of Representatives, is beloved universally for his role as a trailblazer in the music and fashion industries,” Espaillat writes in his letter to Swedish Ambassador Karin Olofsdotter. “Touching on issues like incarceration, racism, and drug addiction, A$AP serves as an inspiration and role model for many American teens.”
Rocky and three other men were arrested after turning themselves into Swedish authorities on July 3. The Swedish Prosecution Authority announced the men were facing aggravated assault charges.
Video of the brawl shows Rocky and his security punching a downed man on a street in Stockholm, but the entertainer claims that he and his group were acting in self-defense. Rocky released videos on his personal Instagram account that he claims shows the lead up to the fight. In captions to the two videos, Rocky claims the two men are drug addicts who followed his group for four blocks, were harassing women on the street and attacked his bodyguard with a pair of headphones.
In one of the videos, Rocky appears to play peacemaker. The rapper puts his hands on one of the man’s shoulders and says “we don’t want to fight y’all.”
Rocky’s arrest has drawn widespread criticism from the music industry and the artist’s fans. More than 500,000 people have signed a Change.org petition to have Rocky freed from detention and a number of high-profile entertainers such as Tyler, The Creator and Schoolboy Q have announced they will no longer tour in Sweden.
Espaillat’s letter warns that continued detention of the Harlem artist could result in the tarnishing of Sweden’s tourism industry. The lawmaker also said that Rocky’s detention has caused him to cancel performances, “costing various individuals millions of dollars.”
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Ah, the sweet arrival of spring! The time when nature awakens from its wintry slumber, flowers bloom, and the air is filled with a sense of renewal. It’s the perfect opportunity to breathe new life into your home decor and embrace the vibrant energy of the season. So, let’s roll up our sleeves, grab our crafting supplies, and embark on a journey to sprinkle some spring magic throughout our humble abodes with some easy spring home design suggestions.
Embracing the Essence of Spring
Spring is synonymous with freshness and vitality, so let’s kick off our decorating adventure by bringing a touch of the outdoors inside. One of the simplest yet most effective ways to achieve this is by incorporating greenery into our decor. Whether it’s a lush potted plant, a delicate floral arrangement, or a whimsical terrarium, adding a splash of green will instantly breathe life into any space.
Step 1: Embrace the Greenery
Greenery is the cornerstone of spring decor, symbolizing growth, renewal, and vitality. Here are some creative ways to incorporate it into your home:
1.1 Indoor Gardens
Transform a sunny corner of your home into a verdant oasis by creating an indoor garden. Choose a variety of houseplants, from leafy ferns to colorful succulents, and display them in stylish pots or hanging planters. Not only will they purify the air, but they’ll also infuse your home with a refreshing burst of greenery.
1.2 Floral Arrangements
Elevate your spring decor with fresh-cut flowers arranged in beautiful vases or mason jars. Opt for seasonal blooms like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths in soft pastel hues to capture the essence of spring. Get creative with your arrangements by mixing different varieties and adding textured foliage for visual interest.
Bring a touch of whimsy to your decor with DIY terrariums filled with moss, succulents, and miniature figurines. These enchanting miniature landscapes will add a dash of greenery to any surface, whether it’s a coffee table, bookshelf, or windowsill. Get crafty and personalize your terrariums with decorative accents like colored sand, pebbles, or fairy lights. Or, try out this cool terrarium I found on Amazon which is sure to spruce up a table or desk!
Step 2: Infuse Your Space with Pastel Perfection
Pastel colors are a quintessential element of spring decor, evoking a sense of softness, serenity, and warmth. Incorporate these gentle hues into your home to create a soothing and inviting atmosphere that celebrates the season in style.
2.1 Soft Furnishings
Swap out heavy winter textiles for lightweight fabrics in pastel shades like blush pink, baby blue, and mint green. Update your throw pillows, blankets, and curtains to infuse your space with a subtle wash of color that reflects the delicate beauty of spring.
2.2 Decorative Accents
Accessorize your home with charming decor pieces in pastel hues to add a playful touch to your spring aesthetic. Think ceramic vases, decorative plates, candles, and figurines in shades of lavender, peach, and buttery yellow. These whimsical accents will add personality and charm to any room, instantly lifting your spirits and brightening your mood.
2.3 Artwork and Wall Decor
Refresh your walls with artwork and wall decor that showcases the beauty of spring. Hang framed prints or canvas paintings featuring floral motifs, botanical illustrations, or pastoral landscapes. Opt for artwork in soft pastel tones to create a serene focal point that embodies the essence of the season.
Step 3: Sprinkle Some Easter Magic
Easter is a joyous occasion that heralds the arrival of spring, so why not infuse your home with some festive flair to celebrate the season? From charming Easter decorations to delightful DIY crafts, there are endless ways to add a touch of whimsy and wonder to your spring decor.
3.1 Easter Wreaths
Welcome guests into your home with a festive Easter wreath adorning your front door. Get creative with your design by incorporating pastel-colored eggs, faux flowers, and playful embellishments like ribbons and bows. Whether you opt for a traditional grapevine wreath or a modern hoop design, your Easter wreath is sure to make a cheerful statement.
3.2 Easter Tablescapes
Set a charming Easter table that’s as delightful as it is delicious. Deck out your dining table with pastel table linens, floral centerpieces, and whimsical tableware featuring bunny motifs and springtime scenes. I found these super cute floral centerpieces that I’ll be adding to my tables for Easter, check them out here! Don’t forget to add some Easter treats like chocolate eggs, sugar cookies, and colorful candies to delight your guests and sweeten the celebration.
3.3 Easter Crafts
Get crafty with DIY Easter projects that are fun for the whole family. Decorate Easter eggs using various techniques like dyeing, painting, and decoupage to create unique and colorful designs. Host an Easter egg decorating party and let your creativity run wild as you transform plain eggs into works of art that capture the spirit of the season.
Step 4: Freshen Up with Spring Cleaning
No spring decorating spree would be complete without a little spring cleaning to declutter and refresh your space. Roll up your sleeves, put on your favorite cleaning playlist, and tackle those dust bunnies with gusto. From organizing closets to scrubbing floors, a thorough spring cleaning session will leave your home looking and feeling revitalized, ready to embrace the joys of the season.
With a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of imagination, decorating your home for spring can be a delightful and rewarding experience. From embracing the beauty of nature with greenery to infusing your space with pastel perfection and Easter magic, there are endless ways to celebrate the season in style. So, channel your inner DIY enthusiast, let your creativity soar, and transform your home into a springtime sanctuary that’s as inviting as it is inspiring. | <urn:uuid:5b613363-9a6f-41e3-9daf-d9b7fa9c7ac8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.hawk-hill.com/spring-home-design-suggestions-and-inspiration/ | 2024-04-19T11:58:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.888619 | 1,310 |
The travel firm has been perfecting their WFH policy for over a decade
Many companies have been embracing hybrid working as a permanent HR policy following a successful trial during the pandemic. But one global organisation has been carefully exploring the work arrangement for over a decade, likely in a bid to perfect the people strategies required to sustain success in the long term. Trip.com Group, a leading travel service provider of popular sites like Trip.com and Skyscanner, this month announced that they’ve launched the ‘2021 Hybrid Work Trial’. The latest project will offer leaders data that will supplement insights from previous trials that ran in 2010 and 2020.
“The trial seeks to explore whether hybrid work can be one of the long-term work formats of the company in the future through a comprehensive trial of two groups with hundreds of employees participating in total,” said the group. This is another iteration of research into working practices following the past two ‘Work From Home Trial’ projects.
READ MORE: The hybrid workforce, reimagined
Scientific approach to working from home
The group explained the aim of their latest trial: “to be more scientific and rigorous in terms of design, with full consideration given to the positions, ranks and performance of the trial employees. Extensive research had been carried out before the trial began”.
The 2021 trial will cover a wider range of job functions, including technical, product, business, marketing and functional roles in their headquarter office in Shanghai, China. Previously, the policy only covered customer service staff. The project will run for about six months from August 9, 2021, to January 30, 2022. Employees in the trial group will work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, and the trial will monitor the effects on the five departments.
“The ‘2021 Hybrid Work Trial’, as with the earlier ‘Work From Home Trial’, serves as a great platform for us to gather insights from the impact of new work processes and potentially serve as a springboard to transform our workplaces across the group around the globe,” Jennifer Cao, head of organization development, talent development and organization culture, at Trip.com Group told HRD.
Through a company-wide employee survey, leaders found that 76% of employees were keen to volunteer for the WFH trial. They also found that nearly three-quarters (70%) of employees believed that working from home was more flexible and efficient. Also, about 50% of employees said they had clear work goals and that their performance and productivity were easily measurable through their output.
At the end of the trial, leaders will monitor and analyse data on the impact of working from home on several talent-related areas:
- employee performance
- the progress of team projects
- employee experience and reaction
- talent retention
- talent attraction
Upon verifying the feasibility of the model, hybrid working options are expected to be offered to more employees, they said.
Applied outcomes of past remote work trials
Insights from the latest trial will come in handy to further tweak their policies – just like how past projects had impacted their HR strategies. The group shared that their nine-month ‘Work from Home Trial’ in 2010 only involved customer service staff. Results from that trial showed performance increased to 22% when employees grew accustomed and got comfortable with working from home. At the same time, employees reported higher job satisfaction and the turnover rate dropped by 50%.
In 2013, Trip.com’s Group Chairman and Co-founder, James Liang, collaborated with Nicholas Bloom, John Roberts, Zhichun Jenny Ying and other scholars from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business to publish a research paper titled ‘The Feasibility of Working from Home: Experimental Evidence Based on China’. The study further demonstrated the positive aspects of working from home.
Based on this experience, Trip.com was well prepared to navigate the COVID-19 outbreak. Nearly 70% of their customer service staff across 11 business lines were able to quickly implement work from home, with some departments having nearly 85% of their staff working from home. The results showed that people who worked from home could get more work done because they were not affected by factors such as office distractions and commuting times, they said.
“The pandemic has brought with it many unprecedented shifts in the way we work,” Cao said. “This also presents opportunities for us to review our work processes and adapt quickly to ensure our work model is future-proof and sustainable.
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The Lares Trek is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. Taking you off the beaten track with visits to authentic Andean communities whilst being surrounded by stunning mountains, lakes and valleys this fabulous trek offers a real insight in to the lives of the people of Cusco as it once was. Our route takes us through many small village communities that offer a rare & fascinating insight into traditional Andean life. Finally we make our way by train to Aguas Calientes and continue on to Machu-Picchu, the legendary Lost City of the Incas. We have plenty of time to explore this renowned and fascinating site, climb to Huayna Picchu and walk to Sun-Gate as well if you like.Duration: 5 Day/4 Night Highlights: no crowded campsites or trails, walking with the local andean people, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu!
2800m to 4800m
We will pick you up at your hotel at 5am, and then we will drive in our private van towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing through Chincheros and stopping in the town of Urubamba, (2,700 masl) for a brief toilet break and the chance to buy any last minute snacks, water, etc, Small packed breakfast is served here. Departing Urubamba around 07:15, we have a further 30 minutes drive to the beginning of the huaran Valley, land of the famous white corn crops and the Chicha, the Inca´s favorite corn beer. This is the place where we will meet our horses and handlers, (arrieros), and trek staff. All of our required equipment will be carried by mules and horses. We commence our hike through this beautiful polylepis qeuñas Valley in the Andes with a gentle switchback ascent on a gravel path from 2,800 mt to 3,600 mt with stunning views of the surrounding valley and mountains. where we will have our fresh and delicious lunch prepared by our chef, after a nice siesta, we explore the most isolated community called Canchacancha (no bus route & electricity) and visit some local houses where you may interact with locals, for this would be nice if you may take some toys, old useful clothes, notebooks, fruits or any supplies, they will always be happy to receive it from you. After learning the lifestyle of this local people, hike for 2 more hours to our first campsite, where tents will be ready to get in, then enjoy the high tea or tea time with the amazing views of snow capped mountain, after dinner our guide will show you the Inca’s constellation like: famous southern cross (cruz del sur) cosmic constellations, orion and many others, which were very important Incas time for their agricultural season and now days still is very important for this local people too.
• Meals:Breakfast – Lunch – Tea Time – Dinner
• Accommodation:Camping facilities
• Distance:12km / 7 miles
• Time:6h approximately
After a delicious breakfast, we will begin our hike to the northeast up the valley, it will take 4 hours to get to the highest point of our trek called Pachacutec pass (4700 mt / 15420 ft), once here, we will enjoy amazing views of glaciers, glacial lakes, llamas, rugged valleys, farmlands.. After time to enjoy the 360º angle views, we begin the descent towards lunch spot, just about 1 hour downhill and it will be located by the glacial lake, with amazing views of the Lares Valley with plenty of Llamas and alpacas. After a little siesta we start hike downhill for 2 more hours to our campsite located by the Kiswarani community (3700 mt), along the way, we will meet with llama herders and local people, and we will interact with them in Quechua language (Inca’s language), of course the guide will be there to translate what they say and teach you quechua language, also you will enjoy the stunning waterfall… At the camp, tents will be ready to get in and then get hot shower will be available for refreshing!! Enjoy tea time and dinner and then to bet in our confortable tents.
• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Tea Time – Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping facilities with confortable tents, inflatable mattress, blankets
• Distance: 14km / 10.3 miles
• Time: 8h approximately
• Difficulty: challenge
Today is the most spectacular day of the trek and Adventure, We begin our hike all the way up for 3 hours till the Hullkiccasa Pass (4200mt/13779ft), once here, we will enjoy the fantastic views of the glacial lakes which are like mirror… Then we head down for two more hours through the farmlands and lakes to Cucani community here is our lunch , here there is a school where we may visit the local school and interact, even play with the highland students. Afterwards we will continue with hike 2 hours more until lares hot springs, where you will enjoy the desired time the natural volcanic hot spring for 2 0r more hours, have dinner, after dinner you’ll have adequate rest.
• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
• Accommodation: camping site
• Distance: 22km / 14 miles
• Time: 8h approximately
• Difficulty: Moderate
this day is our day of relaxation, if you want you can go back to the pools after breakfast prior coordination with the guide can make a trek to the town of Lares, an hour and a half walk, return and lunch , and take a siesta. Finally we say goodbye to our amazing cook and horse man, then we take our van for 2.5 hours on the way to Ollantaytambo where we will have our dinner at touristic restaurant. At 19h, we take our train to Aguas Calientes town, where we spend the night at hotel (Presidente or Hostal Machu Picchu – private room with hot shower included)
• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Distance: 4 km
• Time: 1.5h approximately
• Difficulty: easy
Early breakfast (05.00am) before taking the 5.30am bus directly to Machupicchu arriving around 06.00am. **Optional for those still able/wanting to walk!: leave 04.30am and walk up to Machupicchu arriving approx 06.00am but only if you really want to hike in the dark so have torches but remember you do not get into Machu Picchu earlier than people who take the bus as they also arrive around 6am to the entrance with the guide. In Machupicchu it is still a 15 minute walk from the drop-off point to the famous views from the South Zone of the farming terraces at the end of the Inca trail. Enjoy the early tour of Machupicchu with your guide who will unfold the mysteries of this magical site, showing you the very best of it! Your guide will spend about 2 hours relating to you interesting and amazing stories, explaining temples and special sectors. Your tour of Machupicchu should finish between 10 and 10:30am then you have free time to take your photos before the 10:30 crowds arrive. At approx 10.45am the guide leaves you at the trail head to to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain ($25) or if your booking was done too late then for the Machu Picchu mountain permit. So best to book well in advance .Also the Inca bridge or Sun´s gate are other good walks in that order.
• Maximum Altitude:3400m/11155ft
• Minimum Altitude:2100m/6890ft
• Approximate Walking Time:5 -6 hours exploring
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On January 10, 2013, President Obama signed into law H.R. 1845, which includes the Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011 (SMART Act). The SMART Act, amends several portions of the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Act that apply to non-group health plans, including liability (including self-insurance) and no-fault insurance and workers’ compensation plans (together, NGHPs). Although the SMART Act makes significant substantive and procedural amendments to the MSP Act, many practical issues will continue to bedevil parties who are trying to settle a personal injury claim.
The MSP Act
Under the MSP Act, Medicare does not pay for health care items and services to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made by certain types of other insurance, including a group health plan or a NGHP (together, Primary Payers). However, Medicare can make “conditional payments” for those items and services if a Primary Payer does not pay promptly. When the Medicare beneficiary receives a settlement or other payment with respect to the injury for which Medicare paid conditional benefits, the MSP Act requires the settling parties to repay Medicare before any funds are given to the Medicare beneficiary.
To strengthen the ability of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to enforce and recover conditional payments, the MSP Act was amended in 2007 as part of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act (MMSEA) so that insurers are required submit to CMS mandatory quarterly reports of every settlement, judgment, award or other payment made to a Medicare beneficiary.
Unfortunately, under CMS’s current procedures, parties are unable to obtain the final conditional payment amount from CMS until after the claim settles. The uncertainty over the final conditional payment amount can unnecessarily delay settlement of claims involving Medicare beneficiaries as parties are often forced to settle with an estimate of the final conditional payment amount and then wait months to obtain the actual amount before settlement funds are ultimately disbursed. As a result, efforts to satisfy the MSP Act’s obligations often result in settlement negotiations becoming acrimonious and protracted as settling parties struggle to protect their interests without having complete information.
The SMART Act
Title II of the SMART Act consists of five sections, each of which is intended to streamline the settlement process:
- Web Portal. The Act requires CMS to establish and maintain a password-protected website through which Medicare beneficiaries and insurers can access updated conditional payment information so settling parties can determine how much is owed to CMS during the settlement process.
- Expedited Repayment. The Act outlines a process by which settling parties may obtain the final conditional payment amount before settlement. If the parties provide CMS notice within 120 days of an expected date of settlement, CMS has 65 days (which can be extended for another 30 days at CMS’s discretion) to provide the final conditional payment amount. After the 65-day or 95-day period, whichever is applicable, the parties can download from the website a “statement” of the final conditional payment amount owed to CMS. The parties may rely on the amount set forth on the statement if settlement occurs within 120 days of the notice, the statement was downloaded within three business days of the settlement, and the statement was the last one downloaded from the website.
- Resolution of Discrepancies. If a Medicare beneficiary believes there is a discrepancy with a statement, he or she may contest the disputed conditional payments by providing documentation and a proposal to resolve the discrepancy to CMS. CMS then has 11 business days after receipt of the documentation to determine whether to include or remove the payments on the statement. If CMS does not make a determination within this time frame, the Medicare beneficiary’s proposal will be deemed accepted.
- Right of Appeal. The Act also requires CMS to promulgate regulations establishing a right of appeal and a timely appeals process under which an insurer may appeal determinations by Medicare of its entitlement to conditional payment repayment. The insurer’s right to appeal can be taken without the Medicare beneficiary’s consent although the insurer is required to notify the beneficiary of its intent to appeal.
- Threshold. Beginning in 2014, if a settlement, judgment, award or other payment falls below the annual minimum threshold set by CMS, then a liability or a self-insurer will not be required to repay Medicare or report the settlement under 42 U.S.C. § 1395y(b)(8). The threshold will not apply to claims involving ingestion, implantation or exposure. The Act also requires CMS to set thresholds for workers’ compensation and no-fault cases.
- Section 202 codifies CMS’s current practice as CMS published a minimum recovery amount of $300 in early 2012. It is unlikely that the threshold will rise significantly, if at all.
- Mandatory Reporting Penalties. The Act makes the MMSEA’s mandatory civil monetary penalty of $1,000 per day per claim for noncompliance discretionary.
- Section 203 of the Act also requires CMS to promulgate regulations specifying situations where the penalty will not be imposed.
- Identifying Information. Section 204 of the Act directs CMS to modify the MMSEA’s existing reporting requirements so that an NGHP is permitted but not required to access or report a Medicare beneficiary’s social security number or health care identification number. This change is a major concession by CMS to continuing pushback from Medicare beneficiaries at being required to provide their social security number.
- Statute of Limitations. The Act establishes a three-year statute of limitations for conditional payment recovery actions brought by the government against an insurer or other third party. The three-year limitation period begins to run from the date CMS receives notice of a settlement, judgment, award or other payment under the MMSEA reporting process.
The SMART Act provides several welcome amendments to the MSP Act that should provide some comfort to NGHPs and others that have been struggling to satisfy the MSP Act’s requirements when settling claims involving Medicare beneficiaries. Settling parties should now have a clearer understanding of the amount of conditional payments that will have to be returned to Medicare, a less rigid penalty structure for violations of the MMSEA reporting requirements, and a more clearly defined statute of limitations. However, the SMART Act leaves unresolved issues such as the obligation to address payment for the medical care of post-settlement incident-related injuries or illnesses (“future medicals”), and the treatment of plaintiffs who are not Medicare beneficiaries at the time of settlement, but may become beneficiaries shortly thereafter. It is possible that those questions may be answered on the regulatory level when CMS issues its final rule on future medicals.
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Tabi Gazele — “The changes women go through should be celebrated and supported”
On International Women’s Day, hear from Tabi Gazele about empowering female musicians
Family and heritage
Tabi Gazele was born and raised in Australia to Nigerian parents and is in little doubt over the impact her heritage and family have had on her passion for music.
“Nigerian culture is very much about using music to celebrate life,” she explains. “My father was also a self-taught musician, so I just got the taste for performing by seeing how beautiful it can be to share live music with people.”
Tabi has older siblings and remembers playing music with her brothers and sister growing up, always trying to emulate them. “I’m the youngest but never felt I could sing as well as my sister, so I was putting in a lot of effort into music.” This interest blossomed into a desire to write her own songs and eventually she completed a music degree in Australia.
The performance side of music was what truly excited Tabi however and after university she spent three and a half years touring internationally as a backing vocalist for signed artists in Australia. Following this experience she took the plunge to move to England and focus on writing and recording her own music.
Currently based in Manchester, she has spent the last few years forging her own path as an independent artist; finding avenues to pursue music, working with producers and writers, and generally trying to discover her place in the musical community.
Introduction to the charity
Tabi’s first interaction with Help Musicians was in 2020 helping a friend send in an application for support. It was not long after that she submitted her own application and although she was not successful first time around, persevered and was eventually supported.
“Help Musicians played a massive part in me being able to record my album, which will be out in 2024. The support allowed me to create work of a high standard and also capture some amazing visual content too.”
Tabi is unequivocal about the impact of our support and has had many exciting opportunities as a result. “It was my album and the promotion around it that lead to me performing at the Dubai World Expo for five weeks. In that time I was able to do fifty shows to new audiences.”
Alongside her album, Tabi has been able to have some vocal mentoring as part of the charity’s support, as well as physical health support with our preventative hearing protection.
Music Minds Matter
Tabi has also been in touch with our mental health focused sister charity Music Minds Matter in the past. Initially she was concerned about a friend of hers who was experiencing poor mental health and wanted to gain some advice about how she should approach the situation.
After ringing the Music Minds Matter helpline, she was relieved to speak with someone on the end of the phone who was a trained counsellor and able to offer practical advice. “It was so helpful to speak to a professional and have them explain the situation. They guided me through what actions to take and that experience was extremely helpful.”
Tabi continued to lend her support and shared the helpline with her friend so they had the number in case they wanted to reach out in the future. She believes making steps like this are important if the stigma of asking for support with mental health is to be broken in her community.
“Being African and a Black person, mental health support is not necessarily something we are used to. There can still be a strong resistance to reaching out but knowing that some of us have made contact and been supported helps to remove that barrier.”
Butterfly Future: More Than Music
Tabi’s experiences and frustrations within the music industry have lead her to establish Butterfly Future, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to breaking barriers for the underrepresented and underprivileged through music and sports. One of Butterfly Future’s initiatives is More Than Music, a ten-week online wellbeing programme for women working in the music industry which is fully funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
More Than Music aims to provide women aged over 25 with the information and resources to help them sustain their career, avoid burnout and offer signposting to other community support.
The word wellbeing is commonly associated with mental health but Tabi hopes her programme will demonstrate that wellbeing is more nuanced than that. “Mental health consumes a lot of the wellbeing space but that is only one part of it. I am an independent artist in her thirties and there are many different parts of my life that are changing.
“I love music but I’m always asking myself can I actually stay in this career? Is it sustainable? To approach that question you need to have your wellbeing in place because if you are burnt out, everything’s going to look gloomy.”
As opposed to many other industries, Tabi knows first hand that the music industry can be a very challenging environment to work in. She points out that whereas people are rewarded for the years they put it into a job, with music this is not always the case.
“The changes that happen to women ageing in the music industry could be that you might want to have kids or family responsibilities. Your priorities change. A lot of these changes should be celebrated and supported, but instead they’re punished. Women’s careers are just put to the side because people don’t want to deal with having to support women as they progress.”
Tabi is running the event for the first time in 2024 and is really excited about the programme’s potential. She has women joining online from across America, Tunisia, France, Australia, South Africa, Dominican Republic, UAE, and all over the UK.
What inspires Tabi is the fact that if you disregard the location of where people are joining from, their stories follow a similar pattern. She is most looking forward to joining and participating in a safe community and meeting like-minded people. “If I can do my little part in providing an outlet or a signpost for people to just know what else is going on, I’m happy.” | <urn:uuid:9b89cf30-72a5-4fba-aed3-e707fb8645be> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/about-us/our-impact/tabi-gazele-the-changes-women-go-through-should-be-celebrated-and-supported | 2024-04-19T12:15:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.983885 | 1,301 |
21 Nov Hendrik Veder Group offers solutions on GustoMSC’s significant offshore wind project
Hendrik Veder Group offers solutions on GustoMSC’s significant offshore wind project.
Our client, GustoMSC, has engaged us in a spectacular project where they will be replacing the 1200 mt cranes on both the Wind Orca and the Wind Osprey vessels, owned by Cadeler.
Currently, both wind turbine installation vessels are docked at Mammoet quayside in Schiedam, where Hendrik Veder Group’s solutions team has been diligently working on reeving out all hoisting wires and adjusting the boom adjustment wires.
The first crane, onboard the Wind Orca, has been dismantled with the assistance of the Mammoet PTC210-DS, recognized as the world’s largest land crane, to undergo a remarkable transformation as well, as she will receive an innovative GustoMSC 1600 mt leg crane update.
Once GustoMSC installs the new crane onboard the Wind Orca, we will proceed with reeving the new wire rope. This entire process will then be replicated on the Wind Osprey. Following the successful installation of the cranes, a load test is scheduled to take place. | <urn:uuid:30b29a7e-cf08-4e3c-a009-9e0e3c0e4d01> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.hendrikvedergroup.com/hendrik-veder-group-offers-solutions-on-gustomscs-significant-offshore-wind-project/ | 2024-04-19T11:25:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.905641 | 266 |
Sloth Symbolism Facts & Meaning: A Totem, Spirit & Power Animal
Sloth Symbolism & Meaning
The Sloth, a slow-moving arboreal animal that is indigenous to South and Central American jungles, represents a special combination of traits. The majority of its existence is spent hanging upside down from trees, giving a round face, tiny eyes, and shaggy fur that is frequently stained green by algae. This cautious, slow-moving way of existence has figurative significance along with being a biological characteristic.
The Sloth represents patience and encourages a thoughtful approach to living. Its serene manner highlights the significance of balance and self-care. Its low metabolic rate is symbolic of flexibility and calmly overcoming obstacles. Because of their arboreal home, Sloths serve as a reminder to live in peace with nature, find satisfaction in the small things in life, and enjoy the moment. The Sloth is, all things considered, a powerful metaphor that encourages a slower, more deliberate pace and strengthens one’s bond with both nature and oneself.
Sloth Spirit Animal
If the Sloth is a spirit animal, it stands for the necessity of attention and patience. It shows up to remind someone to calm down, take a deep breath, and approach life with peace and ease when feeling hurried or stressed. The Sloth’s presence might indicate a need for reflection and inner tranquility.
Sloth Power Animal
The Sloth is a power animal that may grant endurance and adaptation. It helps people use energy intelligently, overcome obstacles gracefully, and find power in quiet. The Sloth’s energy may assist people in negotiating challenging situations with calm and fortitude while using their own resources to get through.
Sloth Totem Animal
The Sloth, as a totem animal, may represent peace with nature and the interdependence of all living things in traditional cultures. It stands for the significance of acknowledging the wisdom of nature and leading an eco-friendly life. People who have the Sloth as their totem animal may value patience, simplicity, and a strong bond with the land and its cycles.
Sloth Native American Symbolism
Since Sloths are found in Central and South America and nothing is known about their symbolic meaning in North American civilizations, the Sloth is not typically connected to Native American symbolism. The variety of Native American languages, along with the loss of cultural knowledge as a result of colonialism, makes it difficult to discern particular symbolic meanings. However, larger interpretations of Sloth symbolism, such as patience and harmony with nature, may be consistent with some Native American ideals. It is essential to acknowledge that these are broad interpretations, and seeking precise insights into the distinct cultural viewpoints of certain tribes is recommended by speaking with specialists from such tribes.
Sloth Celtic Symbolism
Because of geographical and historical differences, there is no apparent Celtic connotation for the Sloth. Sloths originated in Central and South America, but Celtic cultures flourished in Europe at a separate time. However, larger interpretations imply that the Sloth’s traits, such as patience, closeness to nature, and inner serenity, may be related to Celtic notions of valor, regard for nature, and spirituality. These ideas are broad and do not apply to all Celtic civilizations. For a more in-depth investigation of Celtic symbolism, look to creatures endemic to Europe, such as bears, wolves, or deer, which provide more documented symbolism.
Sloth Far Eastern Symbolism
Sloths, which are native to Central and South America, have fascinating symbolic similarities with Far Eastern and Asian traditions.
- In Taoism, their slow and energy-efficient motions correspond to Wu Wei, stressing natural flow and easy action, but their stillness and occasional activity represent Yin and Yang.
- Buddhism relates the Sloth’s attentiveness to the present moment and its carefree acceptance to the idea of letting go.
- In Hinduism, their symbiotic ties represent the value of conservation and peace, while their leisurely speed represents the cycle of karma and reincarnation.
The Sloth’s virtues, such as patience, endurance, contentment, and simplicity, are associated with cherished traits and philosophical beliefs throughout Asia.
Sloth in Dreams
Dreams about Sloths can have a wide range of symbolic interpretations, depending on the environment and feelings. Such dreams may indicate a need for patience and a need to take a slower, more methodical approach to life. They might also represent a desire for rest and happiness, prompting the dreamer to find contentment in the present rather than striving for perpetual growth. Seeing a Sloth overcome obstacles in a dream could indicate the value of perseverance and a composed approach to problems. Furthermore, the dream may have spiritual undertones, such as reflection, inner serenity, or spiritual progress. Alternatively, having a Sloth-related dream might indicate that you’re feeling lazy, unmotivated, or both. This could be a subtle reminder to take care of these problems and find your energy again.
Sloth Encounters / Sloth Omens
Since Sloths aren’t often thought of as significant creatures in most cultures, there aren’t many superstitions or omens especially associated with them. However, local mythology may link Sloths to specific superstitions or beliefs in some areas where they are endemic. Here are a few instances:
- Cultural Interpretations: A fortunate meeting with a Sloth in its natural setting is seen as a significant indication in many societies. It acts as a kind reminder to slow down, inhale, and enjoy the here and now. This experience inspires people to escape the unrelenting speed of contemporary life and find the beauty of a slower pace.
- Environmental Awareness: Sloths’ significance extends beyond their cuteness. They are crucial in promoting animal protection and ecosystem preservation. Their dwindling habitats and the associated biodiversity concerns underscore the urgent need for environmental safeguarding. By ensuring the survival of Sloths, we can maintain the delicate ecological balance of the planet.
- Negative Associations: Sloths, with their slow movements and calm temperament, may be seen unfavorably or as emblems of weakness in various indigenous societies of Central and South America.
Sloth Mythology and Folklore
Although there isn’t much mythology about Sloths in certain cultures, such as Native American or Celtic, because of their distinctive qualities, a number of legends and myths have taken root across the world.
- The Mapinguari, a terrifying creature from Amazonian legend that resembles a gigantic, hairy Sloth that has a thirst for human flesh, may be a reminder of the need to respect the rainforest or a symbol of the extinct enormous ground Sloths.
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The Autumn leaves are just beginning to change color and we still have availability in October to enjoy a Fall getaway.
Reserve any remaining midweek October date at $225/night. You’ll save $50. We have one, two and three night openings available. This special offer is available Sunday through Thursday on new reservations only. Offer expires October 31, 2023.
Looking ahead, our Quiet Season rates begin November 1. All rooms are priced at $190/night with a two night minimum on weekends.
Get in the holiday spirit with a visit in December. You’ll find great shopping, special events and thousands of twinkling lights. You can walk to great restaurants and bars as you ring in the New Year. | <urn:uuid:a98bf254-9bd5-47eb-b28e-4913fe6fc604> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.hiddengardencottages.com/blog/2023/10/october-savings.html | 2024-04-19T12:15:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.962884 | 153 |
Spirit Photography & Paranormal Video Techniques
April 15, 2024
Spirit photography, the art of capturing images believed to show ghosts on camera, dates back to the late 19th century, but remains a popular part of paranormal investigations to this day.
December 12, 2021
Someone told me that "a dust particle would be solid and not transparent" on camera, which made me wonder why more people don't test these sort of claims.
November 17, 2021
Most paranormal teams don't get the full benefit of what full spectrum cameras have to offer and end up limiting their potential due to the environment they use them in.
August 29, 2021
I bought a cheap thermal imaging camera from eBay to put it to the test and see if it's suitable for use as a paranormal detection tool on a ghost hunt.
November 28, 2020
It's often said that a night vision camera lets you see ghosts and paranormal activity that's not visible to the naked human eye, but how true is this claim?
November 23, 2020
It's a common misconception that a thermal imaging camera can see paranormal cold spots at haunted locations, but these devices do not measure air temperature.
December 03, 2019
Infrared gives paranormal investigators the power of night vision, it also allows for heat sensing technologies like infrared thermometers and thermal imaging cameras.
November 17, 2019
Kinect SLS Cameras show spirits in the form of stickmen, but how do these ghost detecting cameras work and can they really see something the eye can't?
February 17, 2019
Orbs are small spheres of glowing light that appear in photographs and videos, usually when the image is captures at night, especially when using an infrared night vision camera or flash.
June 03, 2018
Thermal imaging cameras are a popular but relatively expensive piece of ghost hunting equipment, they visualise infrared radiation on a screen to show areas of heat.
July 13, 2017
Spirit photography is a field of photography which aims to capture images of ghosts or apparitions in the shot, usually as part of ghost hunts or in haunted locations. The principles are very old, dating back to the 19th century and as cameras have to got better and more advanced, so have the photos of spirits. Even modern smartphones can be used to capture spirits.
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The underlying challenge of fund marketing is based on the significant and growing imbalance between supply and demand. There are far too many funds seeking the time and attention of a very limited universe of investors. This means funds must be creative and persistent to get noticed by the right investors, and then be flawless in how they build relationships with investors over time. To gain some insights from professional investors, we interviewed Ole Rollag, the founder and CEO of London-based Murano, a firm that's in the business of helping their client funds identify investors and allocators with an interest in speaking with them. Every day, Murano's analysts talk directly to scores of global institutional investors to gain real-time insights into their mandates.
Here are six best practices Ole suggests for fund managers looking to bolster asset growth: - Understand what your strengths are. It's surprising how many fund managers don't know what's special about their fund. Conduct rigorous research on your fund's competitive landscape, or risk embarrassment from an investor who knows it better than you do. Put your track record aside, and skip buzzwords like "robust risk management" or "institutional infrastructure." Instead, your pitch should focus on what an investor can get from your fund that's unavailable anywhere else. - Build a purposeful communication strategy. Your sales process must be designed to yield a very specific outcome from every 'contact point' with an investor. Otherwise, your communication will be perceived as noise, and greatly reduce investor interest in even having a conversation, much less a relationship. Everything that your fund does – before, during and following a direct interaction with an investor – is a strong reflection of your brand and professionalism, and has a profound influence on investor decision-making. - Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. This old expression, borrowed from the British military, also has a flip side: those who are well-prepared are typically the exception. Taking the time to customize a presentation with a few bespoke slides can distinguish your fund from most competitors that rely exclusively on a "one size fits all" approach. Considering that you're asking for a $50 million ticket that could generate $1 million in revenue for your fund, isn't this worth the time? - Emails don't work. Most fund managers hide behind emails, which makes it much easier for investors to ignore you. It doesn't matter if you email an investor before or after a call, but YOU MUST CALL! Always expect to be dumped into voicemail, which is another way that investors cull the herd and gain some control over their time. But if you're professionally persistent, investors will speak with you…if only to stop you from calling them. - Ditch the presentation when you're in a meeting. Most investors will have read your presentation before accepting a meeting. Going through the presentation again is a mind numbing process for any allocator. To earn a second meeting, provide a two-way conversation that involves listening as well as talking. It's OK to review a few "highlight" slides, but most of your meeting should demonstrate how you think and what you believe, and should validate why you should be trusted. - Manage the sales process. Don't expect investors to respond immediately (or ever) to your emails or follow up after a meeting. You're asking for their business, not the other way around. How you nurture the relationship through a disciplined sales process, and how you communicate your fund's 'brand' over time will have a significant bearing on an investor's decision-making process. | <urn:uuid:dfd6fbca-4832-48e3-941c-3c4bab06154d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.highlanderconsulting.com/single-post/2015/12/23/six-marketing-best-practices-for-fund-managers | 2024-04-19T12:37:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.964338 | 714 |
We're looking forward to what this new year will hold for our highly intuitive kids of all ages everywhere.
In 2023, there continues to be growing awareness of intuition's important role in our lives. As a result, more people are actively seeking ways to connect to the power of their intuition, which is available for us to access and use to enrich ourselves in our everyday lives.
As adults discover the powerful benefits of strengthening this connection and that our intuitive experiences provide us with inspiration, guidance, and divine messages from the universe, it turns our attention to how we can better support our children with their intuitive connection.
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. ~Albert Einstein
All kids are born intuitive and have this trait to varying degrees. Our highly intuitive kids are more sensitive to energy and have heightened intuition and empathy. However, once these children enter the world of reasoning and education, it teaches them to value thinking logically over trusting their intuitive abilities. Unfortunately, they are trained to ignore the power of the intuitive self and its significant role in their life. These kids' intuition needs to be cultivated and integrated into their everyday home and school environments to help them honor their true selves.
This year, our efforts will continue to focus on raising awareness and providing access to information and support for parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals who work with our highly intuitive and empathic children. We will continue to open up conversations that help educate all about the need to support the wholeness of these kids, so they are better understood and not falsely labeled.
When our highly intuitive children disconnect from their intuitive self, they grow to be disconnected adults who have to relearn how to embrace their wholeness again.
We will help people understand the trait of high intuition and its role in the social-emotional well-being of our highly intuitive kids. By making them aware of how this heightened sensitivity presents itself in our children, how to help them embrace and navigate it, and how it can be supported as part of their learning at home and school.
It's time we—parents and educators—discuss the learning models in our education system and identify ways to support the intuitive learning style better. We must teach people how to honor, embrace, and accept the gift of these sensitivities, whether it presents advanced creative abilities in the arts or any field, physical abilities, intellectual abilities, or sixth sense (psychic) abilities.
This year, we will continue to bring in experts and guest speakers on various topics to support helping families navigate their child's intuitive talents. In addition, we will continue to have more normalizing conversations by sharing our stories and offering more solutions to assist families and help them advocate for changes in the best interest of their highly intuitive child.
Our goal is to:
Remove the stigma of being different
Raise awareness and reduce labeling and misdiagnoses
Empower these children to be their authentic selves with adult understanding and support.
Honor the intuitive self
Help our highly intuitive children thrive.
When these kids are misunderstood, it stifles their spirit. It robs the world of what it could experience through our young's inspirations, innovations, and wisdom.
Our community will serve as a continuous wake-up call and reminder that we must remember and honor the gift.
Let's continue educating ourselves, exploring, advocating, and supporting our highly intuitive children (and adults). Let's keep our young walking in their wholeness. Let's help change our world for the better, one child, one person at a time.
We invite parents, caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, or supporters in any capacity to join our efforts to help educate others and advocate for incremental systemic changes that embrace a better future for our highly intuitive children everywhere.
For more information, please visit our website: www.HighlyIntuitiveKids.com
and join our Facebook group: Highly Intuitive Kids – Parent Community:
Also, check out the Resources section on our website. You will find recommended books, videos, online articles, and other helpful information. Here are two books to get you started. Both can be purchased on Amazon by clicking the link below.
You can also reach out to learn more about our vision and mission or partner with us. You can send inquiries to [email protected]
Make sure you join our Highly Intuitive Kids - Parent Community to learn about upcoming events, workshops, and meet-ups. Please click the button above.
Peace & Blessings,
Founder of Highly Intuitive Kids
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The many social benefits that schools offer their communities in addition to educating students — such as feeding children, providing health care and social services, as well as socializing youth under the guidance of trained adults — became a core part of public schooling through the Progressive Era reforms of the early 20th century.
And it is exactly these functions that our districts have not been able to bundle with remote learning because a fundamental premise of our system is that schools are place-based institutions. Schools are geographically, socially, and culturally enmeshed in their local communities through daily interactions in and around the building.
The challenge was, as William Wirt articulated when describing his widely influential reform model, the Gary Plan, that “school must do what the school, the home, and the small shop formerly did together.”
Developed in 1907, this system entailed extending the school day and expanding the curriculum through partnerships with local libraries, churches, the YMCA, and businesses to cultivate a broader community into which students were being enculturated. This effort to care for the whole child and not focus strictly on intellectual development is a hallmark contribution of the American Progressive Era education reform movement.
In taking on this greater role, schools necessarily became more responsive to society’s disruptive events. Schools grappled with World War I, the 1918 Influenza Pandemic, tuberculosis and measles all at once during the 1910s. The influx of issues and communicable diseases prompted a keen focus on children’s health. A peculiar innovation during this era was the development of open-air schools to prevent the spread of tuberculosis. | <urn:uuid:8fb73e21-e085-488b-bc6a-42b1fad61767> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.historynewsnetwork.org/article/how-past-crises-changed-americas-public-schools-an | 2024-04-19T13:01:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.975001 | 325 |
According to the structure, the hydraulic directional valves provided by Hanjiu Technology Co., Ltd. can be divided into monolithic type and partial type. They can be used in high-pressure hydraulic systems, such as drilling machines, sanitary equipment, etc. Available in a variety of forms including manual, joystick, cable, pneumatic, solenoid, electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic. There are also single and combined types, the flow rate includes 20 liters to 200 liters, and the number of spools ranges from 1 spool to 12 spools.
Our Hydraulic Directional Valve products are all innovatively designed by professional technicians. The compact structure makes them smaller in size, can provide reliable working performance in the actual operation process, and greatly enhance the safety of use. So far, Han Long-term customer satisfaction with Hydraulic Directional Valve is very high. The DCV directional control valve is characterized by high pressure, compact structure, stable overload valve, high performance and high versatility. It can be widely used in construction machinery, sanitation vehicles, drilling rigs, special vehicles, etc. The auxiliary valve is equipped with overload valve, anti-cavitation valve, combined valve, etc. The bobbin function can realize more than four kinds: A, O, Y, P and so on. Control types cover manual, pneumatic, electrohydraulic, electropneumatic, etc. The circuits can be connected in parallel or in series and in parallel, and the c-port (oil bridge) is a combined structure as the hydraulic source of other parts.
Based on the characteristics of Hydraulic Directional Valve, Hanjiu here reminds everyone that some factors need to be considered when ordering: valve type, valve flow rate, valve pressure, valve control mode, valve structure, installation and connection, and the availability of accessories. Substitutability (for example, whether original equipment components are replaceable) and dielectric compatibility. Finally, there are some conventional interface dimensions, weight, etc. You can rest assured of the reputation of Hanjiu hydraulic products. We accept appointments for factory visits. Each product has a long service life and is easy to repair and maintain. We provide one-stop solutions and look forward to cooperating with you.
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Lucía Muriel is a psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in trauma, migration, and experiences of exclusion. She emigrated to the GDR with her mother and sister in 1963. After completing her Abitur, she moved to West Berlin in 1976. She is involved in anti-racist and decolonial educational work, holds lectures and workshops, and initiated the founding of several migrant organisations and clubs. Her current publications are about decolonial perspectives on climate and mental health. Muriel lives and works in Berlin.
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Sean is a partner in HMB’s Business and Finance Group and a member of HMB’s Board of Directors. He focuses his practice on general counsel, commercial leasing and transaction matters, predominantly serving high-growth companies, ranging from start-ups to more established entities.
Sean is known for his “consigliere-style” approach to delivering legal services, from representing transactional needs, like contracts and agreements, to offering the big picture advice that helps clients accomplish their goals. He has considerable experience helping business leaders find and create the optimal structures to operate their businesses, whether it’s for the purpose of encouraging growth and investment or for taking advantage of tax law opportunities.
Read MoreFor M&A work, Sean works closely with private equity groups on all aspects of their operations, including structuring funds, fundraising and investments, strategic acquisitions, the growth of portfolio companies and strategic exits.
Sean has strong experience advising the manufacturing and distribution industry on critical business needs such as OEM agreements, joint ventures and partnerships. He also has a depth of experience with medical and dental practices, professional service companies, marketing agencies and the technology industry, including developers, analytical firms and IT support.
The First Phone Call You’ll Make
Clients look to Sean as the first phone call they make, whether evaluating an opportunity or putting out a fire. Sean and his clients share common characteristics which also set them apart: an entrepreneurial spirit, unwillingness to maintain the status quo and deep appreciation for the value having a lawyer in a strategic long term relationship can provide for a company’s top and bottom lines. | <urn:uuid:9f0be7c6-eee8-4e6f-a4c1-082746cdcdaf> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.hmblaw.com/professionals/sean-d-auton/ | 2024-04-19T12:29:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.964608 | 330 |
Like the rest of the Muslim world, the Muslim community in Brisbane is facing many challenges. In the age of worldwide pandemic, economic recession, and social media, now more than ever, a lot of us may face problems like faith-related issues, domestic violence, financial difficulties, anti-social behaviours like bullying. These are all trouble that if not dealt with could have more serious consequences that could affect not only the individual, but family and community at large.
At Holland Park mosque, we will always be here to support you, your loved ones or anyone else that might need that soft cushion of emotional and spiritual support and empathy.
Our highly trained, professional staff have enormous experience and knowledge to cater to these issues and are working hard to provide counselling service to our community when needed. Remember, Allah (swt) is the most forgiving, very merciful!
All counselling matter are dealt with utmost respect and privacy.
Be sure we give you the trials, with little fear, hunger, lack of wealth, lives and fruits. And give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere. (Quran 2:155)
We are currently going through a challenging time in history and our treasured young ones can often feel alone and isolated. Whatever are you going through, you don’t have to walk alone. No matter how difficult the situation might be, Allah’s (swt) mercy and forgiveness are vast. Please reach out to us, and we will assist & guide you with the best possible way.
Our experienced Imam at Holland Park Mosque will listen to your issues or conflicts with your family. A meeting will be arranged with you and the other party, be it a spouse, children or other family members, and he will offer you guidance and advice to agree to a mutually favourable resolution. Keeping our youth and families united is our top priority at Holland Park Mosque. | <urn:uuid:90699a04-2339-4e3f-bf96-500bc19320b8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.hollandparkmosque.org.au/services/childrens-programs/ | 2024-04-19T12:28:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.95485 | 384 |
Averne has just published a new version of Fizeau, as a reminder it is an application developed for the Nintendo Switch console which is a tool that will allow you to adjust the color of the console screen.With Fizeau you will be able to adjust the color and the temperature, while from the element Dawn and Dusk (sunrise and sunset), it is possible to run it and turn it off at the defined time. This option can be very interesting for the night in particular.
- Create a color level that you can adjust.
- Predefined values for the color temperature (f.lux / redshift-like).
- Controls the brightness of the screen.
- Records sunrise / sunset times and screen brightness and automatically applies settings.
- Updated to support the latest version of Atmosphere and the latest firmware for the Switch console.
- Fixed a fix to work around the limitations of time sessions.
- This tool can only be run on the latest version of Atmosphere, this means that it will not work with other versions or other custom firmware.
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Rosemary Focaccia |
500g bread flour
1.5 tablespoon semolina
15 grams dried yeast
50ml olive oil, plus a little extra
2–3 rosemary sprigs, leaves only
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. Thoroughly mix the flour, semolina and yeast with a 2-3 generous pinches of salt. Mix 320ml warm water with the olive oil. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and gradually add the liquid, mixing gradually as well. When all the liquid is added and the its all forming a dough, use your hands for the final mix. Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth, elastic and springy.
2. Place the dough in a large floured mixing bowl and leave to rise in a warm place for 30–60 minutes until doubled in size.
3. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C
4. Place the risen dough in an oiled baking tray (about 28 × 20cm) and sprinkle with a little salt. Using your fingers, gently push the dough to the corners of the tray.
5. Push small bunches of rosemary leaves into the dough over the top surface.
6. Drizzle the bread with a little extra olive oil and place in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until golden.
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Heartwood Tree Company was added to the HomeHub directory in February 2021, based on their inclusion on the preferred vendor list from GLASS SLIPPER HOMES. Heartwood Tree Company primarily works in the Tree Services category, but may offer other services as well – please contact them directly for more details. The company can be reached at 0 or here: http://www.heartwoodtreecompany.com/.
Heartwood Tree Company offers typical tree-related services like tree planting, pruning, and removal of large trees, but we also focus on young tree care. Unlike many tree services, we will not pass over your smaller trees because they need attention as well. Focusing on the structural pruning of your younger trees saves you money over the life of the tree and provides the essential foundation for those trees to thrive in your landscape long-term. Our services include tree planting, pruning, and removal; ornamental shrub pruning; fruit tree pruning and care; tree diagnosis and inspection; plant heath care; storm damage management. We are a two-person partnership, so Mark and/or Brent are on every job. Quality customer service is always our goal with each job we do., (from Yelp) | <urn:uuid:914f3be9-a195-4e40-8858-2d79583e285a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.homehub.co/listing/heartwood-tree-company/ | 2024-04-19T12:03:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.960695 | 249 |
Payeur Foundation was added to the HomeHub directory after the company was selected as a preferred vendor of Martin Bouma, REALTOR®. Payeur Foundation primarily works in the General Contractor category, but may provide other home-related services. Recommended vendors from REALTORS® are always a good option since local real estate agents rely on these companies for their own business. Please contact the company directly for more details and to determine whether this vendor is a good fit for you.
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Did you know you can eat the leaves that come along with the radishes you have? Yes, they’re edible and super healthy, do not throw them away! One simple way to put them to use is with this simple radish greens salad recipe. It’s an excellent healthy side dish salad for spring or autumn when radishes are in season!
There are many things I love about radishes! They’re crunchy, versatile, they’re healthy and they’ve got a great color on them. But one of my favorite things about this vegetable is how fast it grows. Within 30-40 days you can harvest radishes from seed to a fully developed vegetable. They’re every (impatient) beginner gardener’s dream.
Radish Greens Are Edible And Healthy
Now, I think radishes are underrated…but radish greens? They’re not even on the map of what we know to be food these days. It might sound crazy, but some people won’t even know they exist. And they’re missing out.
Gardening has reminded me and re-taught me something very basic that is also hugely important. To plant a vegetable, you need good soil and the seed. To grow a vegetable into nutrient-packed food, you need leaves, carbon dioxide, water and the sun. That’s how plants feed themselves. Welcome to photosynthesis. Without the leaves, there’d be no life.
And guess what? We stopped eating the leaves. Leaves feed the plants, they’re the part that keeps them alive. Leaves are basically, where life begins. We’re constantly looking for the healthiest superfoods and protein sources and we’re often forgetting about the leaves. Let’s not do that – they’re so nutritious! Whenever available and edible (make sure to check!) – eat those greens that come with your vegetables!
Radish Greens For Gut Health
Let’s start with radish greens. Until last year, I’d always discard them when cooking. Later once we got some chickens, I started feeding them with these greens. And now, I’m competing with the chickens for those greens.
Because, did you know, radish greens are actually great for your gut microbiome? They contain polysaccharides that feed the good bacteria in your gut, thus helping with nutrient extraction and improving the gut barrier.
But it’s not only gut health, because the study I just linked to, also showed that radish greens have anti-obesity effects and can prevent fat accumulation in vitro.
Now, after this long intro, here’s what you need for the radish greens salad:
- Radishes with greens
- Fresh dill
- Lemon or lime
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
It doesn’t get any more spring than this! The salad is very light and goes great with rice- or meat-based dishes to help brighten them up.
How To Make The Radish Greens Salad
All you need to do for the making of the salad is:
toroughly wash the vegetables
thinly chop them
add them to a bowl
add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste
Basically, same instructions as with every salad.
More Healthy Salad Recipes
I hope you enjoy this refreshing light radish greens salad recipe! For more healthy salads, check these out:
- 6 radishes with leaves on
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 carrot, grated or thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 scallion, thinly chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh dill, thinly chopped
- salt, pepper and fresh lemon juice to taste
- Thinly chop the vegetables
- Add them to a bowl
- Add fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste
Yield 2 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 152Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 0mgSodium 496mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 6gSugar 5gProtein 6g | <urn:uuid:be7aea98-0264-4746-b36c-806b7d8e606a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.homemademastery.com/radish-greens-salad-recipe/ | 2024-04-19T12:41:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.920749 | 881 |
A business letter is simply a letter from you to another business, either to them or to their clients, customers, suppliers or any other external parties. The content of this type of letter largely depends on the relation between the two parties involved. For example, if it is a business letter written for a customer of yours then it would be different from how you write it if it was a letter written for your colleague or your boss. Similarly, the format of this letter too varies with the person to whom you are writing it. For example, if you are writing a business letter for a friend then it is likely that you will be writing in your friend’s language.
Writing a business letter format that is correct for the receiver is an art which requires some amount of expertise and experience. If you are new to this field then you may want to consider hiring outside help so that you can concentrate more on other things while he or she does the editing and formatting. There are certain rules that should be followed by every writer when they want to format a letter for their readers. Some of the basic rules include maintaining the correct formatting within the given lines. Another important thing to be kept in mind is to maintain the right spelling and grammar of the sender as well as the receiver.
A common mistake among many writers is the use of the word ‘please’ instead of the customary ‘thank you’. In a business letter format, it is important to note that the sender should always use the word ‘thank you’ whenever he wants to express his gratitude towards the recipient. The tone should also match that of the sender. A casual tone would not be appropriate for someone who is addressing a formal letter to a boss or someone higher up in the company hierarchy. When it comes to addressing the receiver, the tone should be professional, neat and appropriate.
The next aspect of a formal business letter format is to add a salutation at the end. The most usual format is to formally address the recipient as Father or Brother or Mother etc. However, there are times when this would not work well and you may want to add your own salutation instead. This will depend on how close the relationship with the receiver is. If there is no special relationship, then it is okay to just write the simple “To whom it may concern”, or simply “Dear Sir” or “To Whom it may concern” and then sign it with the appropriate date.
When writing a formal business letter format, it is important to be aware of some typical rules and formats that can make your life easier when writing. When you are starting out, it is best to follow the standard letter format which can be followed by almost any person who has been in the business for quite some time. If you have been in the business for a while and are still writing correspondence regularly, then you can always start off writing in a slightly different way to make things look more formal. Once you get a feel of the business letter format for what you are writing, you can then move on to slightly more complex sentences and things can even seem less formal. You may want to do this for a few letters to see what it feels like, and then once you have gotten used to it, you can then decide whether or not you want to keep going with the formal business letter format.
There are many people that use the small business letter format when they are writing letters for other people. Most of the time it is only used for formal business letters that are sent out to clients or customers. However, there are times when you may need to use the small business owner formatting for informal communications. Whatever you decide, you will want to make sure that your format follows all of the basic formatting rules so that your letters actually come out correctly. | <urn:uuid:fec21488-9870-42b5-ae44-57bbf4e77ef4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.homeofscience.net/2021/02/03/business-letter-formatting-tips-for-the-small-business-owner/ | 2024-04-19T11:41:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.959317 | 775 |
A headache is a common physical discomfort. For an immediate relief to this annoying pain, try one of these home remedies.
- Go nuts.
- Try an apple cider vinegar steam.
ACV has worked wonders for many, and it will help you relieve your headache too. Hold your face for about 5-10 minutes over a bowl half-filled with boiling water and 1/4 cup of ACV. The steam from the water mixed with ACV will eventually make you fill better.
- Take a breather once in a while.
Working for hours, just staying in front of the computer and sitting for hours on end puts a lot of stress on your body. Taking your minds and your eyes off your work, stretching, and just relaxing for a while will loosen up your muscles and, to some extent, help relieve a headache.
- Sometimes a headache is the body’s signal for its need to re-fuel. | <urn:uuid:5b6dc02b-286e-4928-b38b-6e99e989b2bb> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.homeremediescenter.com/21-most-effective-headache-reliever/ | 2024-04-19T13:16:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.938423 | 192 |
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE: More I.D.E.A. Concerns (07/02/2013) To Publications / Articles - TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE: More I.D.E.A. Concerns (07/02/2013)
The Pitch: Idaho will pay home schoolers money to teach their own children at home. They can use whichever curriculum they prefer. They can teach the same way they have always taught. They can use the school district personnel, curriculum, and other resources as much or as little as they like. The parents run the show. Some restrictions may apply.
In the final analysis, it's the "restrictions that apply" that make the reality of the Idaho Distance Education Academy (I-DEA) program significantly less attractive than the wonderful specter described in its glossy brochure. Those who take the bait without counting the cost are destined for disappointment.
Curriculum Options: Any Color That's Black
Henry Ford used to offer his cars in "any color so long as it's black." I-DEA often gives the impression that the parents will have unfettered discretion in deciding which curriculum to use for each child enrolled in the program. Unfortunately, the Idaho Department of Education has a very different view.
It its evaluation of the I-DEA program, the Department of Education announced that funds for the program could only be used to purchase "curricular materials from the State Board of Education approved Idaho Adoption Guide." The only materials for which I-DEA can offer reimbursement are those that are on the state's official list of curricula that are permitted in the public school classrooms of the state.
One of the foundational truths that home school families have discovered is that one size does not fit all. The curriculum that works well for one member of the family may be a flop for other members of the same family. More importantly, curriculum developed for use in the typical public school classroom is rarely the best option for use in a tutorial setting at home. Limiting home schooling families to the use of materials developed for use in the public classroom setting will likely decrease the academic achievement of those home schooling families forced to operate within the constraints required under this program.
Before parents register a child with I-DEA, they should at least provide the program with a list of the curricula they plan to use and request a written confirmation that those purchases will be reimbursed under the program.
Faith-Based Curriculum: The Camel in the Tent
Another area where the Department of Education sees things differently than does I-DEA is on the question of whether parents can continue their use of faith-based curricula in those subjects in which the parents do not want their children to be taught from a materialistic, secular viewpoint.
I-DEA assures parents that they can supplement the secular curriculum with materials from a faith-based viewpoint. But even if the state would tolerate this approach, one must wonder at the wisdom of teaching science, for example, from both an evolutionary and a creationist perspective simultaneously. Even if the parent has the time and energy to teach the subject twice, the result will undoubtedly be confusing to the children.
But more troublesome is the state's expectation. The Department of Education's Legal Sufficiency Review of the I-DEA program concludes that, because of the requirements of Idaho's statutes and constitution, "it is apparent that no public school appropriations may be used to support a school that allows the teaching of sectarian or religious doctrine."
Since the I-DEA program and state law view I-DEA students as public school students, these restrictions apply to all instruction occurring in the home as far as the state is concerned. I-DEA's claim that the state curriculum can be supplemented with faith-based materials is out of sync with the state's view. As has been the experience of families in the virtual charter schools in Alaska and British Columbia, the early promises of freedom and flexibility have given way to a systematic erosion of those promises.
Although for the moment the rules have only allowed the nose of the camel of secularism into the tent, in due time the whole camel will be inside and all faith-based curricula will be unceremoniously evicted from the program. Sadly, if this change occurs slowly enough, some parents may end up tolerating that which, at the outset, would have been intolerable.
There are many good reasons why home education has been such a remarkable success academically. Chief among those is the parent's freedom to tailor a program to the strengths and weaknesses of each child.
While it is true that, for a few families who are considering the home education of their children, the availability of the funds that this program offers may make the difference between being able and not being able to undertake this great adventure. But for the average family who is able to teach a child at home for an entire year for just $450.00, these funds are not really a make-or-break issue.
The I-DEA program, while promising the best of all possible worlds, invites parents to sacrifice that freedom and perhaps the family's own spiritual values for a few hundred dollars. When the Idaho Department of Education finishes the process of imposing its own will onto this program, the families participating in this program may find themselves to have been reformed into the image of our state's public schools. | <urn:uuid:7a1dd582-bcee-48cf-9509-1a27d6b0d8b6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.homeschool-life.com/1736/pubsarts/?public=1&pubid=21846&keywords=&orderby=section | 2024-04-19T13:13:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.963511 | 1,104 |
This beautiful luxurious white wooden watch box with leatherette insert is a perfect way to present a watch as a gift.
The box has a floral monogram design and can be personalised with your own wording.
A great gift for a special anniversary for your loved one
The box is presented in a gift box finished with satin ribbon to make it extra special.
110 x 110 x 80 mm (exterior)
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A perfect gift to remember your beloved pet by at Christmas is with this personalised ceramic bauble.
This bauble is printed with your pets name followed by the text 'You left paw prints on our hearts' and a paw print design.
The ceramic bauble is 7cm and finished with satin ribbon in the colour of your choice.
The bauble will catch the twinkling Christmas lights perfectly.
1) Select your text colour
2) Select your ribbon colour
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Nothing generates anticipation quite like a countdown timer, so why not get one for your iOS or Android device that lets you set one for an upcoming event by way of the aptly-named Countdown.
Developed by the folks responsible for timeanddate.com, Countdown is an app that lets you set up countdown timers for various events that are about to happen.
Setting up a countdown is as simple as naming said event and inputting the time and date in which the event will happen. The app lets you set multiple countdown timers as well, allowing you to set a week’s worth of events in one go.
Once saved, the app would initiate the countdown. As the countdown approaches zero, the app would send you notifications to remind you that an event is about to begin. For those on Android devices, you’ll be pleased to know that Countdown also comes with widgets that can be placed on your Home screen, allowing you to check your event without even needing to launch the app. | <urn:uuid:e5b53f8a-0754-440b-afd6-93703ce1f2a4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/countdown-event-timer-android/ | 2024-04-19T12:20:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.965323 | 202 |
- Eastleigh has always been one of Nairobi’s more distinctive spaces, a multi-ethnic and interactive free zone abutting the city’s ‘historical’ estates like Majengo, Kamukunji, Mathare Valley, and California. Its cosmopolitan ambiance provided the template or its 1990s transition.
For years, rural development dominated developing world economic discourse. Most of Africa’s population resided in the countryside and the agrarian economy was central to most economic activity. So the untapped potential of rural areas was central to most political and developmental narratives.
The socioeconomic role of cities and towns was often taken for granted in comparison — a proclivity that was in part due to the failed expectations that industry and urbanisation would catalyse modernisation during the years following Independence.
Most African cities have gone from being necessary but unremarkable hubs and service centres to generic-looking obstacle courses of snarled traffic, uncollected trash, and pollution. Poor and unplanned settlements dominate large swathes of the cityscape.
In the posh areas, a combination of money and a growing middle class has triggered the architectural version of the standard school uniform: Pleasant multi-story residential boxes with small variations in colour schemes and design planted amidst the glass-coated business towers looming above them.
The growth many African countries have experienced lately only makes things worse. Addis Ababa, for example, was until recently a pleasant and distinctively African city. Now it is deteriorating into an incoherent patchwork; colonial era neighbourhoods are giving way to highrises and the raised monorail bisecting the city’s heart has mutilated Meskal Square beyond recognition. A bloated new African Union headquarters built by the Chinese looms over the more aesthetic building it replaced.
Growth has robbed cities like Addis, Accra and Nairobi of much of their original character. But all the tacky strip malls, mushrooming tenements of cheaply constructed five-story housing blocks, and sleek-looking buildings teeming with tiny shops inside are actually the orifices of a much larger mask. Behind it lie complicated webs of interactions, transactions, and demographic processes reforming the city from the inside. The vertical growth of African cities should not distract from the pulsating movement and vibrant activity on the street.
Urban areas will soon house the majority of the planet’s population, making cities the new foci of interest for a numerous reasons. In Africa they typically generate most of a nation’s economic value, provide diverse and higher paying jobs, and act as magnets for he more educated segment of rural youth.
Nairobi is a case in point; it generates something over 60 per cent of Kenya’s economic value. Although developments in the urban milieu are not likely to usurp the role of the conventional developmental ideology, have long figured larger than life on the farm or the range among a large portion of the continent’s population. For a young Kenyan, to make it to Nairobi and survive was until recently a measure of success.
Nairobi’s Eastleigh area is an example of how urbanisation is generating some of Africa’s more unexpected development pathways. It is in many ways a contradictory accident of a neighbourhood that morphed into a transnational bazaar powered by pastoralist capital. Its uncountable small shops, great eateries and cafes, and surging population are squeezed in to a compact 2,000-acre grid.
Eastleigh has always been one of Nairobi’s more distinctive spaces, a multi-ethnic and interactive free zone abutting the city’s “historical” estates like Majengo, Kamukunji, Mathare Valley, and California. Its cosmopolitan ambiance provided the template for its 1990s transition into the single most diverse and energetic commercial hub of its kind across the greater Horn of Africa region. The transformation made it the worthy subject of Prof Neil Carrier’s new book, Little Mogadishu: Eastleigh, Nairobi’s Global Somali Hub.
Prof Carrier’s documentation of its rapid transformation over the past two decades should help reset our thinking about the role of African cities and how their transformative mix of communities, cultures, commerce, and communal dynamics are reconfiguring urban landscapes.
It is a fascinating account, and an important contribution to the literature on the more unanticipated impacts of ethnicity, conflict, and globalisation. Eastleigh’s spreading fame makes the publication of Carrier’s book of interest to a wider audience beyond the usual academic and Africana readership.
The book provides a straightforward ethnographic account of Eastleigh’s evolution. Designated as an Asian settlement area, the estate began to deviate from the colonial urban planning template at an early stage. | <urn:uuid:cf90667e-947a-4cba-ae0e-ddd9c744e257> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.horndiplomat.com/2017/05/07/eastleigh-kenyas-global-somali-hub/ | 2024-04-19T11:10:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.930023 | 998 |
In Memoriam: Michael Klemm
02.11.1942 – 10.11.2014 |
THE LAST DREAM OF THE OLD OAK TREE. A Christmas Tale (excerpt)
“Poor little thing! Your whole life is but a single day! How very short! It’s quite melancholy!”
“Melancholy! Why do you say that?” the Ephemera would then always reply. “It’s wonderfully bright,
warm, and beautiful all around me, and that makes me rejoice!”
“But only one day, and then it’s all done!”
“Done!” repeated the Ephemera. “What’s the meaning of done? Are you done, too?”
“No; I shall perhaps live for thousands of your days, and my day is whole seasons long!
It’s something so long, that you can’t at all manage to reckon it out.”
“No? then I don’t understand you. You say you have thousands of my days; but I have thousands of moments,
in which I can be merry and happy. Does all the beauty of this world cease when you die?”
“No,” replied the Tree; “it will certainly last much longer — far longer than I can possibly think.”
“Well, then, we have the same time, only that we reckon differently.”
Hans Christian Andersen
As part of the school team, he set up a model for home-school visits: a young patient together with the hospital teacher and a doctor visit the home-school, they explain to the classmates the kid’s illness and its consequences. [A DVD showcasing such visits is still available (also in Italian)].
He and his colleagues set up a charity ‘Kranke Kinder in der Schule‘ (Friends of Sick Children in School).
Logically, he became active also on a political level. Many favorable conditions for teaching sick children were negotiated with the state government, and were avant-garde at the time. One specific regulation Michael moved forward and which is still valued highly today was the ‘Nachteilsausgleich’ (Equitable Chances Rule) which laid the legal basis for granting special conditions (e.g. in exams) to children suffering from health-related disadvantages.
Another passion of his was the founding and building of a European network of hospital teachers, HOPE. He was involved from the beginning in Ljubljana in 1988, and went on to serve as committee member, board member, treasurer, for many years.As a person Michael was a kind and charming man, encouraging and supportive, reliable and unconventional, ever ready to grab his guitar for sing-alongs with children and colleagues. So many photos show him smiling in a circle of colleagues or students.
And till the end he remained serene: “Thank you for my life” was his motto. He was not able to speak anymore, so he chose the tale of the old oak tree and the ephemera (mayfly) (see above) as his last message to his friends.
Maria Schmidt – CM for Germany
13/11/2014 at 09:59:42
Michael is the person who got me involved with HOPE in the first place. He used to say that Europe is made by us (people travelling around and doing projects together). His example made me an European Hospital Teacher.
Michael had the rare quality of being able to immediately connect with others. You talked with him for 5 minutes and you soon had the feeling you met a deep, respectful and very human person. He loved Italy and has been very active here too.
Hundreds of students have had a better quality of life because they were fortunate enough to meet this brilliant teacher.
Thank you Michael for your wonderful and inspirational model of life.
Michele Capurso, Italy
13/11/2014 at 23:30:54
I met Michael first in 1988 on the first congress of hospital teachers of Europe in Ljubljana. He was playing the guitar during his lecture. Uuaaauuu, I was totally impressed!!! Not only me but all my colleagues in Ljubljana! At that time I was at the beginning of being a hospital teacher. And I still remember I said to myself: Uf, I wish to be as good as he is…
I was lucky that I had a lot of opportunities to work with him in HOPE: I was working with them on Committee meetings, on Board meetings, on workshops, study days, congresses all over Europe. Once we HOPE people had been working in Tübungen which is a very important city for us from Slovenia. Primoz Trubar, the author of the first two books in Slovenian language, namely worked there in the 16th century. And Michael showed me places where Trubar worked and lived. This I will never forget. I felt so honoured.
All these years Michael inspired me in working with sick children. In a way he was the lighthouse for me. I know I found better ways in teaching my pupils because of him.
I never told Michael that in 1988 in Ljubljana he got a nickname. For us, hospital teachers from Ljubljana, Michael Klemm was not Michael Klemm but Small Ponytail. It was because of his hairstyle. So, whenever I came back from HOPE events, my colleaugues asked me: How it was? What are the news? And Small Ponytail, how is he?
I think Small Ponytail is smiling now somewhere reading all our sentences. And I am sure, he is smiling in his naughty way. I will never forget his sympathetic, warm, naughty, friendly, witty, loving smile. NEVER.
Tanja, Ljubljana, Slovenija
14/11/2014 at 20:19:45
“Try and leave this world a little better than you found it and when your turn comes to die, you can die happy in feeling that at any rate you have not wasted your time but have done your best.”
Baden Powell in his final letter to the Scouts
If I had to name one person who followed Baden Powells last words the most, I would name YOU!
Not only were you my teacher in what you did for the education of children and adolescents with medical needs, a pioneer, also in HOPE, but also a wonderful, warm-hearted, cooperative, helpful, supporting and impressing person.
Unfortunately, you left this world a bit too early for me but definitely much better than you found it!
For your obituary you chose Baden Powell’s sign for “end of the trail, gone home”. It is very sad that you “went home” but there is HOPE that your trails will go on in all of us!
Thank you so much for having been how you were!
Christine Walser, Committee Member for Switzerland
14/11/2014 at 23:32:22
A friend in need is a friend indeed, is a saying which I found out fitted well to Michael.
As such I will remember him.
Gerd Falk-Schalk, Sweden
15/11/2014 at 15:47:52
Michael and I have met each other during our activities of HOPE. Working together during our meetings, European days and congresses was always a very nice and stimulating experience for me. His books and ideas about hospital education were very inspiring. But in my opinion there was more than the level of working together; always I have felt that there was more than a collegial friendship, a friendship based on respect, trust and safety. I have appreciated that Michael introduced me during the HOPE period to other German colleagues. The mentioned memories are a warm treasure for me. In this period my sympathy will be close to Ursula and the ones who loved him.
Hans Courlander, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
15/11/2014 at 17:12:44
I am very impressed by his life work, dedication to the ill children and his commitment! I regret and we regret very much his loss.
God rest him in peace and deeply condolences to his family, colleagues and his pupils!
Olga Cridland and PAVEL Team, Romania
16/11/2014 at 12:29:55
Es gibt Menschen, die bleiben, auch wenn sie gegangen sind!
Michael, dich werden wir nie vergessen!
There are people who remain, even if they are gone!
Michael, we will never forget you!
Brigitte Gruber, Austria/ Vienna
16/11/2014 at 16:44:15
I saw Michael just two times but I have a strong memory of him. It was in London, my first appearance in HOPE. M. had firmly impressed upon me that the ceremony at Westminster required a suitable outfit, and so I had bought the second suit of my life after marriage and I came complete with a necktie.
It was then that I met Michael. He was casually dressed in a mix between a Hell’s Angel and a shepherd. And I have never forgotten about him. While M. and I often shared a laugh about this episode, M. kept telling me how inspiring Michael was to him.
My sincere condolences.
Fabrizio Mencarini, Italy
16/11/2014 at 16:46:59
I first met Michael in 2002 at a bus stop in Rome; we were both on our way to a HOPE conference in a huge catholic convent on the outskirts of the city. As a HOPE member I had known his name, but only there at that dusty bus stop I met in person ‘Michael Klemm from Tübingen’, one of the grandees of HOPE.
We quickly discovered our shared love for Italy and the Italian language. In the following days I kept seeing him sitting at a small table in the hallways of the convent collecting membership fees, not to be overlooked always dressed in the most colorful vests. He invited the German participants to a tour of the Vatican Museums, a gift to us for his birthday.
Michael motivated me to become active in HOPE, and I followed in his footsteps: from committee member to board member, to treasurer. Through all these years he remained my loyal mentor; I remember poring over fat binders together with him in his little witch house on the outskirts of the university town of Tübingen; he showed me how to cut through administrative red tape – but mostly he gave me an idea of the soul of HOPE. I will miss him.
Maria Schmidt, Ludwigsburg, Germany
16/11/2014 at 18:46:37
Was ich dir nicht mehr persönlich sagen konnte …
als ich im Jahr 2000 die Schulleitung der Schule für Kranke in Münster übernahm, habe ich versucht, Kontakte zu knüpfen und mich mit erfahrenen und innovativen Kolleginnen und Kollegen auszutauschen. Bei verschiedenen Fortbildungen, Hospitationen etc. z.B. in Tübingen bin ich dabei dir begegnet. Dein Spirit hat mir sofort sehr imponiert und auch der Austausch mit der H.O.P.E-Gemeinde, mit der du mich vertraut gemacht hast. Unvergesslich ist mir mein erster H.O.P.E-Kongress in Rom und deine Geburtstagsfeier in der frisch renovierten Sixtinischen Kapelle. Vorausschauend hattest du mehrere Karten besorgt und spontan konnte ich eine davon bekommen.Vorbei an langen Schlangen sind wir exklusiv geführt worden und haben zu deinem 60. Geburtstag in der Kapelle – natürlich heimlich- mit Sekt angestoßen. Ich glaube, dass ist ein Beispiel für deine Kreativität, deine mit-reißende und gleichzeitig sensible Art und den Mut außerhalb vorgegebener Pfade zu wandeln. Ich danke für wunderbare Gespräche, genußvollen Austauschund viele Anregungen.
In liebevoller Erinnerung
Rosalia Abbenhaus, Münster, Deutschland
16/11/2014 at 21:12:14
Michael Klemm hat sehr viel dazu beigetragen, dass die Tübinger Klinikschule auch über Baden-Württemberg hinaus als Vorreiter für Pädagogik bei Krankheit gilt. Die Veröffentlichungen wie zum Beispiel „liebe Klasse, ich habe Krebs“ haben mit zur Enttabuisierung von krebskranken Kindern und Jugendlichen beigetragen.
Das Konzept der Heimatschulbesuche hat er mit wesentlich entwickelt.
Seine konkreten Vorschläge zur Handhabung von Nachteilsausgleich waren wegweisend für die Praxis der Integration von chronisch kranken Schülern in Regelschulen.
Seine Initiative, den Verein Klinikpädagogik e.V.zu gründen hat mit dazu beigetragen, dass chronisch kranken Kindern unbürokratisch geholfen werden konnte, und darüber hinaus wurde über diesen Verein auch ermutigt, sich bei HOPE zu engagieren und überhaupt Weiterbildung und Öffnung nach allen Richtungen war konzeptionell vorbedacht.
Edith Ramminger, Schule für Kranke am Universitätsklinikum Tübingen; Kranke Kinder in der Schule e.V., Tübingen, DE
16/11/2014 at 23:47:11
How typical of Michael that he should want to be remembered with a smile! Yes, we can grant him that wish because he brought us such warmth and made us smile so often. But we shall also remember the hard working Michael, who was so involved in helping others and his big contribution to HOPE. Thank you so much, Michael – yes we will remember you with a big smile and lots of gratitude for your work and friendship. It was a privilege to know and work with you.
Cherida Coleman, UK
I remember meeting you in Ljlubljana in 1988, we were young and we started a wonderful adventure in which you gave all your professionalism and your heart, your passion and your belief. It started in a big amphitheater of the hospital and we did not know each other, in few minutes you gathered all of us with your guitar, we were singing all together.
It was the start and you gave a particular note to it, you were looking like a hippie !
I have been really lucky to know you and to work with you in the board or during meetings and congresses, you gave us all your expertise in the field of reintegration sick children in homeschools as we did not have it yet in France.
I am really sad that you are no longer with us, it is a big loss for us and specially for your family
I will remember you always
Élisabeth Cauchon, Paris, France
17/11/2014 at 00:18
weißt Du noch, 2000 HOPE in Barcelona. Da haben wir uns zum erste Male getroffen. Ich war erst einige Jahre an der Krankenhausschule in Essen, Du ein „alter Hase“ vom Fach. Dort habe ich sehr vieles von Dir mit nach Hause genommen. Dann 2002 HOPE in Rom. Wir trafen uns wieder, und wir feierten Deinen 60. Geburtstag zusammen. Auch war ich an Deiner Schule in Tübingen eingeladen zu einer Fortbildung, habe so manches Mal in Deinen Veröffentlichungen nachgelesen, wenn ich Heimatschulen besucht hatte oder mit lebensbedrohlich erkrankten Kindern zu tun hatte. Du und Deine „alten“ Mitstreiter, z.B. Werner Häcker, habt Großartiges im Fachbereich Pädagogik bei Krankheit geleistet.
Nun lieber Michael hast Du nach langem Leiden die irdische Welt, viel zu früh, verlassen. Du lebst nun in der geistigen Welt weiter fort. Deine Familie, Deine engsten Freunde und all die Dich kannten und geschätzt hatten, behalten Dich in wertvoller Erinnerung. Ich habe heute in der Krankenhauskapelle eine Kerze für Dich angezündet. Möge Deine Seele vom Licht ewig getragen werden.
Sei herzlich gegrüßt, wo auch immer Du bist,
Johannes Persie, Essen, Deutschland
17/11/2014 at 12:56:58
Dear Michael, from 1988: Ljubljana, Amsterdam, Uppsala, Pamplona, París, Meissen, Roma, Barcelona, Birmingham, Bruxelles, Tubingen, Lörrach … How many memories!!!
Your smile, your blue eyes, our discussions about HOPE, your colored vests, your guitar are in my mind, in my heart and in my life!
Olga Lizasoain (founding member of HOPE, Spain)
17/11/2014 at 14:44:15
Michael was one of the first people I met and worked with during the Paris congress.
I have many fond memories of his introduction of HOPE to me.
Marie Sherlock, London, UK
17/11/2014 at 19:14:29
I’ve met Michael 20 years ago when he came to Italy for attending a congress for hospital teachers. That was just the first of lots of congresses where I had the chance to meet a very comunicative and enthusiastic person. I mostly remember his explenation of difference between “school of origin” (scuola di origine) and “school that somebody belongs to” (scuola di appartenenza). His teaching still represents a huge value for all of us and so his memory.
Flavia Tarquini, Italy
17/11/2014 at 21:11:26
As one of the founding fathers of HOPE, from 1988 Michael Klemm built HOPE and much of his work is still our foundation today. As HOPE we stand on his shoulders and we are very grateful for that. If HOPE can see further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of a giant. Michael Klemm built bridges between hospital teachers in Europe. We will remember Michael as a bridge builder, building bridges between people, between races, between cultures, between countries, trying to find common ground.
Jan Haverkate from the Netherlands (president of HOPE)
17/11/2014 at 21:57:43
Michael was a great hospital teacher and a nice guy.
Those who were in Ljubljana in 1988, they will all remember him with his guitar; but he was not only a man enjoying life and putting joy in life, he was a great professional focused on coping with illness and on reintegration to ordinary school.
He thought about creating tools to link all of us; and supported the idea of a virtual library about hospital pedagogy.
He was interested in somatic problems, as in psychiatric topics; and knew the importance of being connected to the outside world and to the other professionals.
He knew how important it is to be ‘aware’ of politics and politicians.
He was a good treasurer with a huge sense of responsibility; with a talent for working together and for efficiency! It was pleasant to work with him.
A little bit seductor, he enjoyed sharing ideas: I mean not only sharing his own ideas, he was curious of what the others were doing. At all the various HOPE events, we expected to see Michael:
Beautiful eyes, beautiful smile, beautiful guy: He will stay in our mind.
Christian Lieutenant, Brussels, Belgium
18/11/2014 at 14:13:46
Tuesday 18th November 2014 at 13:00
In a moment I will be silent in remembrance of my generous and dedicated colleague. Honour to the memory of Michal Klemm.
Palle Yndal-Olsen, Hillerød, Danmark
19/11/2014 at 22:08:36
“When it is time to go for the last appointment, the only thing we take with us, is all what we were giving”
Michael’s luggage must be very heavy!
A hand to stretch out,
A hand to calm or to soothe,
A kindly and meaningful look,
Large smiling eyes
A laugh that brings warmth and
Singing musical notes or
Words that reassure,
Projects with hospitalized children for their support in hope and courage,
To summarize his sincerity and his friendship always shared with his surrounding.
Thanks Michael for this wonderful testimony.
Martine Cogels, Belgium
21/11/2014 at 18:51:04
Hope m’a apporté une aide précieuse tout au long de ma carrière à l’hôpital et Michael en était l’un des maillons forts.
Il était sérieux, respectueux et toujours souriant, toujours disponible pour échanger sur nos pratiques. Nous avions tissé, au fil des années, une sincère amitié. Sa disparition me touche.
Je présente toutes mes condoléances à sa famille.
Annie (ancienne membre du comité et ancienne présidente de Hope France).
Annie Gadrat, France
24/11/2014 at 09:00:36
Michael habe ich im Leben mindestens dreimal gesehen. Einmal in Mailand, dann in Tübingen und letztesmal vielleicht bei der 7. HOPE Konferenz in München. Wie erinnere ich mich auf Michael? Er war ein netter Mann mit Seidenhalstuch und hat in Mailand eine gute Vorstellung auf italienisch gehalten.
Er ruhe in Frieden! Mit Liebe und mit Gebet: Marta László CM Hungary-Budapest
Marta László, Budapest, Hungary
24/11/2014 at 17:37:41
Michael und ich haben 25 Jahre gemeinsam an der Klinikschule in Tübingen gewirkt. Michael und ich sind sehr unterschiedlich und wir haben uns “meistens” hervorragend ergänzt.
Eine kleine Anekdote: Über unseren Verein “Klinikpädagogik” haben wir für unseren technischen Lehrer ein “Schutzgasschweißgerät” angeschafft und haben das Schwäbische Tagblatt dazu eingeladen. Am anderen Tag kam ein Bericht mit einem Bild. Dummerweise war auf dem Bild eine große Wanduhr zu sehen und sie zeigte 5 Minuten vor 12 Uhr. Der damalige Rektor bestellte Michael und mich ins Rektorat und stellte uns zur Rede, wie wir dazu kommen, während der Unterrichtszeit, etwas anderes zu tun, als zu unterrichten. Michael sagte dann sehr spontan: “Wir haben unseren Unterricht auf den Nachmittag verlegt!”
Als wir unsere ersten 10 “Klinik-Rundschauen” gestaltet haben, wollte unser Rektor, dass er die Zeitung vor Erscheinen kontrollieren kann. Kurzerhand hat Michael mit den Erzieherinnen ausgemacht, dass nicht die Schule, sondern die Erzieherinnen unsere “Klinik-Rundschau” herausgeben.
Als wir noch in der alten Kinderklinik in der Rümelinstraße waren, hatten wir ein Schulzimmer mit etwa 12 qm. Da wurde unterrichtet, diskutiert, gelacht und geweint. Michael hatte die Angewohnheit, seine etwas feuchten Socken über die Heizung zu legen: Der Geruch war umwerfend!!!
Wenn ich unsere gemeinsamen 25 Jahre anschaue, merke ich, dass wir unendlich viel gemeinsam erreicht haben und ich dafür sehr dankbar bin.
Mein Sohn Ben, der bei unseren Klinikfreizeiten als 10jähriger Junge dabei war, sagte jetzt über Michael:
“Michael war absolut authentisch”.
Ich danke Dir Michael für unsere gemeinsame Zeit.
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VPS vs. Dedicated Server – Which Is Right for You and Your Business?
It seems to be a never-ending question which visitors can’t help asking; what’s the difference between a Virtual Private Server and a Dedicated Server?
To end this age-old façade, we have finally decided to put this question to rest. This article will solely be focused on differentiating VPS and Dedicated Servers.
So it will be easier for the users to easily decipher on their own which one of these servers would be more suitable for their websites and businesses.
But before we start distinguishing the servers from one another, let’s talk about what VPS and Dedicated servers are and how do they work, for instance.
What is a Virtual Private Server?
Picture this-you are studying in a university and in a dire need of a place to stay on campus. The university is providing you a dorm in which you can keep all your belongings and you are allotted a room to stay.
The catch here is that the dorm is not solely dedicated to you but to lots of other students as well. However, what does belong to you is the room and only you have access to it.
A Virtual Private Server is pretty much similar to the dorm. When you host your website on a VPS, you are granted with independent resources, as the VPS is perceived for being a separate server.
You are offered complete isolation since the virtual private server is split between different hosting accounts.
You can still enjoy the benefits of a private server and can have access to your very own control panel.
How does it work
You can put it this way; a VPS is a server that is working within a server. A single server which is capable of hosting other virtual servers on it. All of these virtual servers are different from one another and can never intersect each other.
What is a Dedicated Server?
A dedicated server, on the other hand, is not the dorm. It’s a whole another apartment that you rent close by the campus so you wouldn’t have to share the facilities with other students.
A dedicated server allows you to have your very own server in which you have complete possession to the disk space, the CPU/core, RAM, etc. It is dedicated to your personal or business requirements and no other user is allowed to host his website on it or acquire the facilities which are allotted to you only.
How does it work
When you lease a dedicated server for your website or application, you customize the entire configuration according to your needs. You can set your resource limits and you don’t share them with other users. Just choose your Operating system, configure your disk space, your RAM, choose storage options from SSD, SATA, and SAS drives and you’re good to go!
VPS or Dedicated Server – The Package that Costs more
Of course, money plays the most important role in our lives. More often than not, we let it overrule our decisions. After all, aren’t we prone to go for a comparatively cheaper product?
As I’m sure you’d be aware, that choosing an overly cheap product has a tendency to backfire on you. Believe me; I’m as giddy over discounts as the next person is. And yet, one must not care much about the money and should go for products and services which suit their requirements the best.
Of course, the Virtual Private Servers are way cheaper than Dedicated ones.
But on the other hand, a VPS isn’t an independent server. Dedicated servers are comparatively expensive, but they are flexible and custom-configured to your business requirements.
How to Determine which Server Hosting Solution would be Perfect for your Business
The whole process of determining your hosting solutions rely entirely on your website. No matter which hosting package you opt for, it should make perfect sense with your website. The whole point of hosting is to make enhance the performance of the site.
If your business is small or medium in size, chances are a VPS Hosting would be sufficient for it to function properly. Dedicated Servers are better suited for larger websites with a massive amount of visitors daily.
The number of visitors on your website determines your hosting package.
Finally, the million-dollar question; should I go for a Virtual Private Server or a Dedicated Server?
As I already stated, the size of your website will help you decide whether you should go for a VPS or Dedicated server.
For instance, a VPS plan would be preferable if your daily page loads don’t exceed 30,000-60,000 visitors even with the highest CPU/core usage. If there is massive engagement on your website, then the server wouldn’t be able to bear the load and would become sluggish.
A dedicated server, on the other hand, can easily handle an unlimited number of visitors on your website with the utmost ease. It’s made for optimizing on a large scale for large businesses.
Both Virtual Private Servers and Dedicated Servers are superior in their unique ways. Once you’ve narrowed down your CPU/core usage and how much RAM you want along with the storage disk space, it should help you reach a conclusion. The more resources, the faster your speed.
Dedicated Servers are, in no doubt, far stronger than Virtual Private servers. A VPS can only offer limited space, CPU usage, and RAM. If your website is thriving with the limited resources provided to you, then there’s no need to switch your hosting plan.
If however, your website has massive page loads, behaves sluggishly, and you are not satisfied with the speed and storage provided as well, then a Dedicated server would be suggested for you.
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Pro-invest has purchased a hotel property in Canberra’s defence precinct bolstering its $2 billion Australian hotels portfolio.
The hotel – currently known as Campbell5 – will operate as the Sebel Canberra Campbell and will be Pro-invest’s second Sebel-branded hotel in Canberra.
“The Sebel Canberra Campbell is a high-quality asset – a new build in an ideal location enjoying consistently strong visitor traffic and great access to nearby amenities. It is also a natural fit for the Sebel brand and it is exciting to be extending our partnership with Sebel and its parent Accor on the back of this deal,” said Pro-invest CEO, Jan Smits.
“We intend to continue pursuing asset opportunities in Australia with a view to building Australia’s largest single-owner hotel portfolio.”
Smits said Pro-invest has a “healthy pipeline” of hotel assets coming onto the Australian market over the medium term.
“The new fund will position Pro-invest to capture these opportunities and we have been encouraged by the response from investors wanting to participate,” he said.
The Sebel Canberra Campbell – part of the $500 million Campbell5 development – comprises serviced apartments and residential, commercial and retail spaces.
“The property is in a great location with enormous potential,” Accor Pacific CEO Sarah Derry said.
“Expanding our footprint with this incredible hotel will bring even more choice for our customers and opportunities for our teams. With Pro-invest we have an experienced partner at our side, who will bring skill and thoughtful detail to the project.”
Pro-invest’s Fund III was launched last year for local and offshore investors wanting to explore hotel opportunities in Australia and is targeting a final close of $500 million for the fund by the end of the year.
CBRE Hotels handled the sale of the property.
“The Campbell5 Hotel sale campaign was managed through the peak of the pandemic attracting widespread interest from both traditional and non-traditional hotel investors, highlighting the resilience of the Canberra hotel market,” CBRE Hotels Managing Director, Michael Simpson.
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One Last Taste Of Summer.
for nearly 30 years my family has vacationed in cape may + wildwood… but in june. this year we switched the vaca ’til september, but the dates didn’t end up working for a bunch of *us kids* which left the adults to have fun without us. whatever that is.
on tuesday, my husband was traveling for work so my cousin and i drove there to surprise them and… i’ve never seen my dad jump so high. now bring on the freaking leaves and sweatshirts and pumpkin and caramel apples. i love you summer buuuuut… i’m done with you. for now. | <urn:uuid:f3a6c709-cce4-457e-bd16-0c62b2faefcb> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/09/one-last-taste-of-summer/ | 2024-04-19T11:13:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.94109 | 145 |
"….is this the kind of diplomatic neutrality one might expect of a ruthless careerist whose long-term ambition is undoubtedly to be Minister for Magic?"
-- Rita Skeeter (Pm)
By the time that the Hogwarts Express is leaving King’s Cross for the start of her daughter Rose’s fourth year, Hermione Granger has become the Minister for Magic (CC1.5).
This had been predicted by Rita Skeeter during her commentary at the 2014 Quidditch World Cup final (Pm).
This event occurs in the main "through" timeline of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Use of a Time-Turner by Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy cancels this event in an alternate timeline.
The exact date is unknown, but it will have occurred prior to Summer 2020.
From the Web
The theatre production opened in the West End of London at the Palace Theatre on 30 July 2016, with Noma Dumezweni as Hermione Granger: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two
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On entering its fourth year, India’s leading non-banking finance company IL&FS Financial Services (IFIN) have announced registrations open for the annual ‘I Run for Fun’ HR fitness initiative.
‘I Run for Fun’ was first held in 2013, and since then has steadily gained popularity. The 2015 edition was a success with over 4,000 running enthusiasts from across the corporate world participating in the same. Given the excitement in the build up to this year’s event, over 5,000 people are expected to take part in the 2016 edition.
‘I Run for Fun’ initiative brings corporate, running enthusiasts and Bollywood celebrities together in an atmosphere of camaraderie and friendship. It is also aimed at helping increasingly desk-bound executives incorporate fitness as a vital part of their daily routines.
This year’s edition, which is powered by Yes Bank will see participation by employees from top banks to include: HDFC, Kotak Mahindra and many more. Employees of other corporate houses based in Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai such as CISCO, the Wadhwa Group and Naman Group are also expected to show their support and participate, including CEOs, CFOs and CXOs of large companies.
Ramesh Bawa, Managing Director and CEO, IL&FS Financial Services (IFIN) said, “Corporate jobs today tend to be increasingly desk-bound. ‘I Run for Fun 2016’ is aimed at encouraging the financial industry workforce to incorporate fitness into their daily lives in a fun and rewarding way. The initiative has come a long way since we first organized it in 2013. We are delighted to say that since then it has really caught on with more and more people registering every year. The 2015 edition was the biggest yet and we are confident the list of participants for this year’s edition will be even longer.”
Races will be held in two categories – a 5 kilometre ‘Fun Run’ and a 10 kilometre ‘Pro Run.’ The 10 Km ‘Pro Run’ will be certified by the District Athletic Association of India. Registrations for the races which will start and end at the IFIN Financial Centre at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (Mumbai) – INDIA, will close on 15th February 2016. The event is slated to be held on February 21, 2016.
IL&FS Financial Services (IFIN) will continue its association with NGO ADAPT (Able Disable All People Together) for the 2016 edition of the run. As a part of the partnership, IL&FS Financial Services (IFIN) has pledged to donate a part of the online earnings from the event to the NGO. Additionally, ‘I Run for Fun’ 2016 will include a separate race for 15 specially-abled children.
Those wishing to participate in ‘I Run for Fun’ can log onto IL&FS Financial Services (IFIN) website www.ilfsbkcrun.in for further details and register.
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An in-depth look at Huddersfield Town’s next Sky Bet Championship opponents.
- Rotherham United vs Huddersfield Town
- Saturday 16 March 2024; 3pm kick-off
- What to expect from our game against the Millers
André Breitenreiter’s Huddersfield Town side make the short trip south to take on Rotherham United in the latest Sky Bet Championship game of the season on Saturday.
Backed by a sold-out away end, the side will aim to record a second win under the German Head Coach to try and propel themselves up the league table against an opponent that is also in great need of wins in the final nine games of the campaign.
Rotherham United come into Saturday’s game in 24th place in the Sky Bet Championship ladder, 20 points from safety.
They’ve suffered nine straight defeats, most recently falling to successive 5-0 losses at the hands of promotion-chasing Coventry City and Norwich City.
It’s been an incredibly tough calendar year for the Millers so far. Their last win came at home to Middlesbrough on Boxing Day, and they’ve taken two points from a possible 36 in 2024.
A ray of light for Rotherham is that their home form has been better than their record on the road this season. All three of their Championship wins this season have come at their AESSEAL New York Stadium,
They’ve also suffered badly with injuries, particularly in defence. Former Town man Lee Peltier, now 37, is the latest casualty in that department, adding to absent key figures like Tyler Blackett and Grant Hall.
44-year-old Leam Richardson was appointed the new Rotherham United manager on 11 December 2023.
As a player, Leeds-born Richardson played as a full back, with most of his career games coming for Accrington Stanley and Blackpool.
It was at Accrington where he started his coaching career, having two spells as Caretaker Manager before getting the gig on a permanent basis in November 2012.
He departed the club in mid-2013 to rejoin former manager Paul Cook as his assistant at Chesterfield, and the pair moved to Portsmouth two years later. There they had real success, winning promotion to League One in 2017.
That earned Cook and Richardson a move to Wigan Athletic, and they immediately steered the Latics back to the Championship at the first time of asking.
Wigan then endured some tough times, and Richardson was asked to step in as caretaker on two occasions before getting the manager’s job permanently in April 2021. He kept them out of League Two and earned the League One Manager of the Season accolade for leading the team to the League One title in 2021/22.
Richardson was let go by Wigan when they were in the relegation zone the following season.
LAST TIME OUT
Rotherham had a bad afternoon in Norfolk last weekend, losing 5-0 to David Wagner’s Norwich City.
“We're in the habit of losing, of giving performances that aren't up to the level,” Richardson said after the game. “It's not one major thing, it's a lot of major things that we need to address.
“We're anything but competitive right now, aren't we? Tactics and formations are overrated sometimes. You need the fundamental habits: you need to run, you need to work, you need to cover distance.
“You need your high speed, your sprint distance, the competitive edge. You need that in abundance and you need a quality of player.”
Previous Starting XI (3-1-4-2):
Viktor Johansson; Hakeem Odoffin, Sean Morrison (c), Cameron Humphreys; Christ Tiéhi; Peter Kioso, Sam Clucas, Oliver Rathbone, Sebastian Revan; Charlie Wyke, Tom Eaves
Richardson has consistently deployed his side in a 3-1-4-2 shape over recent matches, with a fairly regular defensive unit of goalkeeper, three central defenders and holding midfielder Christ Tiéhi.
Ahead of them, Richardson has given many players a chance to show what they can do, partially through selection decisions and partly through injury issues. He has options for his front two, with the likes of Tom Eaves, Jordan Hugill, Charlie Wyke and Sam Nombe all getting minutes.
WHO TO WATCH
Although Rotherham have conceded the most goals in the Championship so far this season, their 25-year-old goalkeeper is well thought of.
A full Sweden international, Johansson came to these shores to start his professional career with Aston Villa. He spent two years with Premier League Leicester City, but then joined Rotherham in September 2020 and has not looked back.
A virtual ever present for the Millers, he is their reigning Player of the Year.
25-year-old Tiéhi was born in France but has previously represented Côte d’Ivoire up to Under-20 level.
A defensive midfielder, he started his career at Le Havre but moved to England to play for Woking and Tonbridge Angels. He then moved to the Czech Republic to play club football in 2021, playing for Opava, Slovan Liberec and Sparta Prague before joining Wigan Athletic on loan in 2023.
That preceded a permanent move to Rotherham in August for a club record fee, around the same time that Ben Wiles joined Town from the Millers.
Odoffin was a Tottenham Hotspur Academy player in his youth but turned pro with Barnet before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2016. A spell at Northampton Town preceded a move to Scotland to play for Livingston and Hamilton Academical, which earned him a move to Rotherham in 2021.
He can play as a holding midfielder but has most recently been deployed as part of Rotherham’s back three and leads the Millers’ scoring charts with four Sky Bet Championship goals this campaign.
TOWN TEAM NEWS
Huddersfield Town Head Coach André Breitenreiter will update the press on team news from 1.30pm on Thursday.
You will be able to watch this live via HTTV on YouTube.
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The Other End of the Street
International Short Film Contest 51 ED. 2023
Hungary – Austria 2022 22' Fiction
Cuando Ábel, de 9 años, es atacado por su compañero Bence en la escuela, su padre decide visitar a los padres de Bence para acabar con el acoso constante. Sin embargo, la conversación no sale como se esperaba y enfrenta a padre e hijo con un dilema moral.
When 9-year-old Ábel is attacked by his classmate Bence at school, his father decides to visit Bence’s parents to put an end to the constant harassment. However, the conversation does not go as hoped and confronts father and son with a moral dilemma.
Born (1992) and raised in a small town in Hungary, he lives in Vienna where he began his studies at the Filmakademie Wien in 2016. He graduated in 2021 in the Directing class of Michael Haneke. His short film Olyan dolgok – Things like was awarded and screened at many international film festivals. His latest short film The Other End of the Street premiered at the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival and won the First Steps Award 2022 in Germany. He is currently developing the script for his first feature film. | <urn:uuid:354f3153-7f8e-43a2-a6fb-7029381d043d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.huesca-filmfestival.com/en/pelicula/das-andere-ende-der-strase/ | 2024-04-19T11:11:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.861711 | 286 |
Urinary urgency consists in a spasmodic contraction, often painful, in which an individual feels a sudden, compelling urge to urinate. It often results in no urine output or urine output of small quantities.
The frequent urge to urinate can be caused by a problem with the detrusor muscles in the wall of the bladder. These muscles relax to allow the bladder to fill with urine and then contract once an individual has gone to the bathroom to let the urine out. Sometimes, the detrusor muscles contract too often, thus creating a constant need to urinate. This is known as an overactive bladder and it may be caused by too much alcohol or caffeine consumption, poor fluid intake, constipation, certain medications, etc.
There are also different conditions that may underlie urinary urgency: cystitis, prostatitis, urolithiasis, urinary tract diseases, or diseases involving the prostate. It can be accompanied by a burning sensation, especially during urination and is generally associated with pain/feeling of tension in the bladder, urinary frequency (exaggerated increase in the need to urinate without the increase in volume of urine output itself), stranguria (painful urination associated with tenesmus with difficult emission of urine), and nocturia (a condition characterized by the frequent need to urinate at night).
Having an overactive bladder can cause other problems as well. Rushing to the bathroom can lead to falls and broken bones. It can also cause skin problems, sleeping disturbances, depression, urinary tract infections or have impacts on an individual’s personal life. Seeking medical attention is recommended in order to avoid further complications.
What diseases may be associated with urinary urgency?
Diseases that may be associated with bladder tenesmus include the following:
- Bladder Cancer
- Renal colic
Keep in mind that this list is not exhaustive and it is always a good idea to consult with a doctor regarding any questions or concerns.
What are possible treatment options for urinary urgency?
Specific treatment therapy for urinary urgency is significantly linked to the exact cause of an individual’s condition (cancer, cystitis, prostatitis, etc) and the frequency of urine output. It is best to avoid “do it yourself” remedies and contact a doctor regarding any concerns. Antibiotic treatment may be recommended to help ease discomfort and making lifestyle changes such as monitoring liquid consumption and urine output or adjusting medications can also help.
No individual should underestimate the onset of the disorder, as it can lead to more severe complications.
When is it advised to consult with a doctor regarding urinary urgency?
Contacting a doctor is highly advised in cases where an individual has already received diagnosis of urinary urgency or is at risk of a disease associated with this condition (see list of associated diseases).
In most cases, frequent or urgent urination signals an underlying health condition and visiting a doctor is important in cases involving symptoms such as:
- Sudden weight loss
- Blood in the urine
- Foul smelling or cloudy urine
- Abdominal pain
- Increased appetite/thirst
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To say that recruiting extremely talented people at the forefront of medical technology is critical to our success is quite the understatement. At huMannity Medtec, finding, retaining, and developing the dedicated team members that help advance life-changing medical device technology is an around-the-clock team effort. Luckily, huMannity has an edge when it comes to attracting the best and brightest – our mission.
“For folks who are looking for a really strong mission: helping improve people's lives, and for engineering folks looking for interesting, cutting-edge technology, not just software, but also hardware and materials, it's really compelling,” said Shawn Lewis, Vice President of Human Resources. “I think that's what distinguishes us from a typical Silicon Valley-type company.”
First impressions are a powerful tool to get people in the door, and there are a few factors that help huMannity retain a low employee turnover rate, which is key to the organization’s success. Clear and open communication is crucial for maintaining a positive and productive work environment, something often cited in huMannity employee feedback. Also important are quality relationships between leadership and employees, and employees having confidence that they have a voice within the company.
“We just had a ‘Meet the CEO’ coffee session for new employees - we had 20+ new hires in a conference room with our CEO Bob Greenberg, and it was scheduled for 30 minutes. It ran an hour,” said Lewis. “Bob could have continued talking with the team for another hour; that's how engaging the discussion was. People were asking a wide range of questions, from financials to what's next on our technology roadmap. The session was invaluable, and it was a great opportunity for everyone to get to know one another.”
What leads to a successful career at huMannity? In her 20 years of service, Director of HR Karen Morris thinks she’s identified a few common traits. People who have the most impact are committed, responsible, flexible, and willing to roll up their sleeves and help others.
“We’re looking for curious, capable people, who are humble,” said Lewis. “That really sums it up.”
Of course, much of huMannity’s unique character stems from our core mission at the intersection of innovation and solutions for unmet medical needs. It’s an important and omnipresent rallying point for everyone here, regardless of job title. | <urn:uuid:a9fb7417-704d-4653-af66-b8e9111f2229> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.humannitymedtec.org/articles/finding---and-retaining---the-best-people-in-the-business | 2024-04-19T13:08:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.970514 | 526 |
Thousands march against PKK in Midyat after car bomb attack
MARDİN – Doğan News Agency
Thousands marched on June 9 to protest the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in the Midyat district of the southeastern province of Mardin, a day after a deadly car bomb attack hit the police headquarters in the district.Around 5,000 people holding Turkish flags marched before the funeral ceremony of five who were killed in the attack.
Protesters chanted slogans against the PKK as they marched toward the Midyat District Governor’s Office.
After the funeral ceremony, around 3,000 protesters, including Mardin Gov. Mustafa Yaman and deputies, marched toward the scene of the attack and chanted anti-PKK slogans.
The death toll in the car bomb attack rose to six on June 9 as another police officer who was heavily wounded in the attack and receiving treatment in hospital succumbed to his injuries. | <urn:uuid:3bef99f0-2408-42a1-9ae3-96339d591c68> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/thousands-march-against-pkk-in-midyat-after-car-bomb-attack-100321 | 2024-04-19T12:58:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.970184 | 195 |
Before signing the serialized transaction using a wallet, the transaction must be finalized. The finalization process calculates the transaction fee, balances the transaction, and checks min collateral and min lovelace deposit requirements.
Finalization requires the most recent network parameters (see below), a change address for balancing, and optionally some additional UTxOs that will be used if the inputs specified by the user don't contain enough lovelace to cover the fees and deposits:
// async because scripts are evaluated asyncronously
await tx.finalize(networkParams, changeAddress, extraUTxOs)
is asynchronous because script evaluation is asynchronous. Script evaluation is asynchronous so that interactive debuggers can easily step through the evaluation process.
The finalization process require downloading the latest network parameters. For example, for the preview testnet:
// in an async context
const networkParams = new helios.NetworkParams(
.then(response => response.json())
Note: we've set up a CDN with daily updated raw network parameters: | <urn:uuid:fb6a7e5f-6228-4c4b-b735-928e55734d65> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.hyperion-bt.org/helios-book/api/building/finalizing.html | 2024-04-19T12:33:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.738222 | 216 |
🍴 Do I need to count calories?🧮🍵🥗🍗🍤🍌😋🍜🍑🍓🍒🍉🥓🍴
No you don’t need to count calories if you want to lose weight but here’s the truth: whether you’re counting calories or not the calories always count! 👍 ❓❓What does that mean?
It means that if you even if you’re not tracking your calories they can still add up and cause weight or fat gain so if you want to lose weight if you want to burn fat and you do need to be at a calorie deficit and counting calories is often the easiest way to get there–🤓 👉but you don’t have to do it…
I don’t count calories and many other people don’t either to still successfully lose weight or maintain the weight and the way they do that is they recognize that they stop eating when they’re satisfied before they get stuffed or they recognize how many calories different food items might have in them so oftentimes when you’re first getting started– counting calories might be the way to go to begin and then once you get comfortable with it once you recognize how much calories are in certain foods then you can stop counting the calories and just maintain because you have a better understanding of the whole process!
👉But remember whether you’re counting calories or not– calories are always counting all right take care! | <urn:uuid:5c357e62-58d1-4676-aa45-5f1761413343> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.ianfitness.com/seattle-fitness-expert-answers-do-i-need-to-count-calories/ | 2024-04-19T11:58:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.917047 | 326 |
The Dri Duck Heavy Duty Traveler Canvas Backpack is your dependable companion for any adventure, big or small. Crafted from rugged materials and designed for functionality, this backpack is built to withstand the rigors of travel and everyday use. It features a padded laptop sleeve that fits up to a 17" laptop, a diamond quilted padded bottom, padded straps and back support and two-way zippers. Each bag measures 12"W x 18"H x 9"D with a 32L capacity. Sold unimprinted.
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(Reuters) -- Hopefully, retailers liked 2011, because 2012 is looking like it will offer more of the same.
A consensus is emerging that the new year will again bring a slow but steady increase in business, after moderate growth last year that was capped by a holiday season that saw shoppers spend if stores gave out bargains.
Consumers are doing everything they can in light of the current environment to be consumers, Paul Hurley, founder and chief executive of Ideeli, a flash sales Web site. We're not seeing a deflationary spiral where people are putting off purchases.
The National Retail Federation at the start of its annual convention in New York said U.S. retail sales should rise 3.4 percent this year, down from an increase of 4.7 percent in 2011, which came after weak sales in 2010.
It's realistic given the challenges that we face in the economy, NRF Chief Executive Matthew Shay told Reuters in an interview, noting that improvements in consumer spending would continue to be incremental for the time being.
U.S. shoppers have been held back by modest growth in income and high unemployment, currently at 8.5 percent.
ShopperTrak, a data firm that makes sales projections based on foot traffic, expects sales to be on par with 2011 levels.
And Customer Growth Partners gave a preliminary forecast of 5 percent to 6 percent growth for 2012, including e-commerce. That compares with an expected 5.6 percent for the year that will end this month.
Last year, e-commerce sales rose 15 percent, according to comScore.
While unemployment remains high, consumer spending growth has outpaced overall economic growth because shoppers who spent freely during the housing boom in the early 2000s were forced to pay down debt during the recession. Also, consumers with jobs are now driving sales growth, said Craig Johnson, president of Customer Growth, a retail consulting firm.
The consumer is doing better and the reason is, primarily, consumers have put themselves, basically, on a financial fitness program the last few years, Johnson said.
The November-December holiday selling season came in better than most analysts had expected, with sales rising 4.1 percent, excluding autos, gasoline and restaurants, according to the National Retail Federation. That exceeded the retail trade group's initial forecast of a 2.8 percent increase.
Still, the single biggest impediment to a sizeable jump in retail sales is the anemic growth in job creation. The U.S. job market perked up in December, creating 200,000 jobs, but at 8.5 percent, unemployment is still far above levels that would allow for meaningful recovery in consumer spending.
We've seen some improvement in the job market and if that is sustained, then we'll start to see good growth in consumer spending, said Ira Kalish, a director with consulting firm Deloitte.
(Reporting by Phil Wahba and Brad Dorfman in New York, Additional reporting by Dhanya Skariachan; Editing by Steve Orlofsky)
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I am elated to announce the commencement of the International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management (ICOSCM 2023), organized at Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM), a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Nashik.
Digital transformation has become increasingly strategic, with supply chain practitioners responsible for significant modifications aligned with core business objectives. After back-to-back human and natural disasters, businesses face the reality that difficult operating conditions are the new normal. To reflect this change and focus on end-to-end business transformation, the Fifth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 5.0, is anticipated by many corporate leaders and industry pioneers and will focus on harnessing the interaction between human touch, innovation, and efficiency. Due to the expansion of the industrial revolution, the corporate sector has undergone a significant transformation. With these expectations in mind, the conference theme has been chosen as “Future of Industry 5.0 in Next Generation Supply Chains: Challenges and Way Forward”.
I invite submissions from academic, industry, and research institutions focusing on the various sub-themes of the conference. This International Conference is going to be a trendsetter in this continent. Further, the conference has the full support of internationally well-known research stalwarts, a scholarly and strong Advisory board, Program Committee, and Key Note Speakers.
I hope that ICOSCM 2023 will keep growing in the coming years with more impact on the international research community.
I thank the Convener for extending their guidance in organizing the program, the Advisory Board, Program Committee, and Keynote Speakers for accepting the invitation to participate in the conference. | <urn:uuid:8e426aa3-485b-46c9-bcc5-146128682e8a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.icoscm.siom.in/dr-harshad-sonar/ | 2024-04-19T12:33:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.931978 | 340 |
The island - more accurately archipelago - of Chiloé is known for its unique culture, sustainability-focused economy, wooden churches, delicious foods, and rich mythology. It is located in the south of the country and is generally rainy. Despite that, it isn’t a gloomy place, and I treasure every moment I’ve spent on its shores.
In three days, we saw at least 50 different types of birds, some of which are endemic and can only be found on the island. The waters are a beautiful, brilliant blue. Everything is made with dedication and intention, and you can feel it in each and every one of the things you eat. We had a banana-peach jam, something I had never heard or thought of before our visit. It was incredible - I would’ve bought vats of it. Winter months mean more rain, but even that is not without its beauty. The first full day I was there it rained on and off six times and there was a rainbow as the rain lessened each and every time.
Much of Chiloé is covered by trees and forests and vegetation. One type of tree there grows sideways and build layers of flora that are parallel to the ground. The oldest forests are made up of layers and layers of plants, which makes sticking to trails even more important.
Various outside influences have left the island in different states of growth. Part of the forestation was taken for timber, and those areas are still recovering. The construction of a name-brand big-corporation grocery store is in discussion and at this point may even be underway in the capital city of Castro.
Chiloé’s economy is focused on salmon, mussels, honey, sheep wool, and other sea-and-artisan based goods. It is generally self-sufficient and doesn’t need or necessarily want the resources of the mainland. Farmers try to grow and harvest sustainably, and restaurants source the vast majority of their goods from local businesses and families.
The mythology of the island is another aspect of it that I love. They have stories about Chiloé’s origin, different events that have taken place, and so much more. We hiked (it was more like a lengthy, slightly inclining walk) to a place called “El Muelle de los Almas,” which means “the Pier of Souls.” Its said to be where the deceased go after they die to wait for death to bring them to the afterlife. The view is amazing - tons of outcroppings of rocks and rolling valleys and crashing waves. There is an island within the island called “la Isla de Almas Navegantes,” which means ‘the island of Traveling Souls.’ You have to walk across a bridge to get to it, and the view is one of birds and nets to catch mussels and healthy brilliant greenery. It is home to a cemetery and a few small rock beaches. I felt very moved by the island and the feeling in the air there. It is truly a special place.
The same can be said of the whole of Chiloé. We spent one of our nights there just staring at the stars for hours. Never have I seen so many of them shining so brilliantly.
If you love nature and want to connect with it, Chiloé is a wonderful place to visit. If you travel for food or you’d rather go hiking, Chiloé has all of that too. I’ve been twice now and both times have not felt like long enough to soak in all of the fresh air and beauty. There is always something new to discover, and I only hope that I have the chance to see it again some day in the future.
My name is Maggie and I'm from Chicago, Illinois (one of the best cities in the States in my completely unbiased opinion). I'm left-handed, could watch Encanto every day, and I am a huge fan of the singer-songwriter Mitski. I study Public Policy at the University of Illinois in Chicago and am excited to learn more about Santiago. I hope to find a community away from the one I have at home and make Santiago my own. | <urn:uuid:53d20b16-6612-4958-ab52-362590b806ca> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.iesabroad.org/blogs/maggie-peyton/magical-island-chiloe | 2024-04-19T12:21:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.976439 | 874 |
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) was IEX’s first listing, but not for me personally.
Before joining IEX in 2015 I was responsible for Trading Floor Operations at the NYSE where I oversaw IPOs and listing transfers. The rare opportunity to launch not just a new national securities exchange, but also a listings exchange, drew me to IEX. It was a unique honor for me to be part of a team beginning to challenge an entrenched decades-old duopoly by executing our first listing…these types of opportunities don’t come around often.
It was especially rewarding because it was a chance to see our ideas about better market structure play out in practice. It was an opportunity to design technology and functionality that aligns the interests of corporate issuers, industry participants, and investors. I’m incredibly proud of the results.
You can imagine that it took a tremendous amount of planning, collaboration and hard work to launch a new listings exchange. Beyond the IEX team, several of our Member Firms supported IEX by joining our Market Making program, dedicating testing resources for our Saturday and weekday production tests, and also provided valuable feedback during our auction design process.
Let’s be clear, it has only been a couple of weeks and we continue to analyze the stock’s trading performance, but so far we are very excited and optimistic about what we’ve observed in IBKR:
- Healthy balance between long-term and short-term participants as IEX’s market share in IBKR has grown to 30%
- Larger, more stable quotes, the opposite of what you typically see during volatile markets
- Better execution quality for IBKR shareholders trading on IEX, because more midpoint trading is protected by IEX technology
A Market for All
IEX’s balance of industry participants has always differentiated us from other exchanges: long-term investors trust us because of our technology, but we also attract the right type of short-term trading. As IEX’s market share in IBKR has grown, we were pleased to see that the diverse mix of participants in IBKR held firm: more than two-thirds of our volume has come from full-service, agency-only and retail brokers representing natural investors while one-third is proprietary trading firms. This is nearly the inverse of what happens on other markets — so we believe that it’s a better and more stable mix of participants trading on different time scales.
Specifically, we see nearly 90% of participation in opening and closing auctions is from agency and full-service broker dealers, with the balance coming from proprietary trading firms who are helping to offset auction imbalances and discover the most efficient clearing price — which is reflective of a healthy ecosystem.
More Size and Stability in IBKR’s Quote
Since IBKR transferred to IEX, the stock’s quote has grown larger and more stable. In fact, the quoted size has grown by nearly 50% when comparing IBKR’s quote size since switching to IEX, versus the rest of 2018. Keep in mind, that in volatile markets, displayed quote size tends to decrease — so we are encouraged by this early result.
This increase in IBKR’s quote size also comes with (and is likely related to) more stable and durable quotes, defined as periods where the National Best Bid and Offer (NBBO) doesn’t change for at least 30 seconds. We imagine this is a welcome sign to most corporate issuers, especially when markets are as volatile as they’ve been in recent weeks! While it’s still early days, it’s affirmation that IEX’s unique design can improve the liquidity dynamics of IEX-listed securities
Any trading practitioner will tell you that the recent stretch of volatility will have an impact on statistics — and it has been a primary factor in driving an increase in spreads for many stocks, including but not limited to IBKR. This relationship becomes apparent when you plot The VIX® Index (a popular measure of volatility) against IBKR’s spreads. As you can see from the chart below, the wider spreads in IBKR since the switch to IEX historically correlate to The VIX® Index. It’s also important to remember that a tighter spread, of smaller size, isn’t necessarily helpful to large investors who have more than a few hundred shares to buy or sell!
So what’s truly striking is to see that IBKR’s quote since switching to IEX has increased in size during volatile markets, bucking its historical trend.
Better Execution for IBKR Shareholders
Sometimes it’s the things that stay the same that are just as impressive. IEX specializes in fair midpoint trading, which offers investors both buying and selling IBKR price improvement compared to the NBB/NBO.
IEX’s market share of midpoint trading in IBKR doubled to 25% as our overall market share in IBKR grew to nearly 30%. This means that core behavior on IEX — long-term investors willing to trade, in large size, at the midpoint — continues.
More midpoint trades occurring on IEX means more opportunities for IBKR shareholders to buy lower and sell higher on an exchange with technology specifically designed to improve execution quality, such as reducing the market impact of their trades.
Better is Possible
IEX is already thinking of ways to improve our performance as a listings exchange. One way we can improve is by encouraging increased participation in our open and closing auction by broadening access to data. Currently auction information messages are not available on the cheaper, public data feed. IEX actually proposed augmenting the CTA SIP to carry this information but unfortunately there are exchanges who do not want this information available to the public as it decreases the value of their own proprietary data feed. (For more information read Nasdaq’s letter to the SEC opposing our use of the CTA SIP to disseminate auction information over the public feeds into the hands of more investors — anyone who heard their comments during last week’s SEC Market Data Roundtables heard this live and in real time!). But hopefully, with current scrutiny on SIP governance, this can one day be a reality.
I’m excited by the possibilities that lie ahead for our listings business and for other IEX-listed companies. While it’s still early days for IBKR listed on IEX, we see the potential for a more representative blend of participation, better quote stability for the issuer, and better effective spreads for investors and traders. Better markets aren’t just theoretical…we, along with visionary leaders like IBKR, and with the help and support of industry participants and our Members, believe it’s something we can all experience soon.
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Beyond modernizing my dated avionics, having suitable backups was a big reason for choices made during my first major panel refit years ago. But, after a few significant failures and time flying airliners, that desire for backups morphed into a desire for transparent redundancy. So, to the greatest extent possible, I wanted the next upgrade to still provide full, or nearly full, functionality even after the complete failure of any one device. I got surprisingly close.
If you’ve got an EFIS, you’ve also got some standby instruments—likely an attitude indicator, airspeed, altimeter and perhaps others. Those are backups. If the EFIS fails, all of its functionality is gone. But, you won’t lose your primary flight instruments because you have those backups.
Redundancy, however, to me is the ability to survive a failure and not lose any (significant) functionality. I acquired my Cessna 340A twin-engine pressurized airplane in 2002. At that time it had mostly original equipment. Garmin’s GNS series all-in-one navigators and the Apollo CNX80 set the standard for state-of-the-art navigators. So, I had plans to upgrade to a modern navigator and even an eHSI. Best laid plans…
While I planned and designed all that, I kept flying, never having the time to actually get the upgrades. Before I knew it, Garmin announced the GTN-series navigators, and Aspen and Garmin were competing for EFIS top-dog status. Okay, plan the GTN, and include an EFIS to replace the eHSI.
Although I hadn’t articulated it at that time, I wanted redundancy. But the industry was only enabling better backup. I chose the Garmin G500 EFIS for the left side. But, I wanted a backup EFIS on the right. The Aspen was perfect due to the limited space.
I did once have a complete failure of the G500. So, as planned, I switched seats and continued the flight from the right side. That should have gone far better than it did, but the Aspen wasn’t as tied in to the navigator or the autopilot as I’d wanted, creating challenges. I made a mental note about redundancy.
A number of years later, Garmin introduced its TXi EFIS and GTN Xi navigators that added functionality when paired with their GFC 600 autopilot (which I’d recently installed). One feature, Smart Rudder Bias (SRB), detected an engine failure in a twin and automatically applied corrective rudder, usually all before the pilot wakes up enough to utter, “Oh, my!”
I flew to Garmin for a hands-on demo of SRB, which I wrote about for Aviation Consumer. My wife, also a pilot, accompanied me and I talked up this cool new potentially life-saving feature. She acknowledged, but said nothing more. A few days later, we attended a presentation where Garmin’s Customer Experience Manager, Joey Ferreyra, explained details on Smart Rudder Bias. At the conclusion, my wife—who’d been thinking about this since my demo flight—turned to me and said, “We need that.” Well, okay.
Design for Redundancy
I could have more simply swapped in the necessary components to get SRB. But, I saw an opportunity to chase after that illusive redundancy.
The heart of Garmin’s SRB is the G500/600 TXi with the engine information system, EIS. This allows it to detect the engine failure and command the GFC 600 autopilot to apply that corrective rudder. The architecture of the TXi permits more redundancy.
So, with Joey’s invaluable guidance and patience with my interminable questions, I designed an EFIS that was as redundant as practical. Clearly, full redundancy at this level is impractical, but I went rather overboard to get as close as my airframe and fiscal limitations would permit.
First, as my TXi choices were evolving, I looked at my lone GTN 650 navigator. It was compatible with the new system, but I learned that the GPS data from the navigator is used to “aid” the attitude calculation from the AHRS (attitude heading reference system, essentially solid-state gyros that require aiding for accuracy). Although operationally I see no need for a second GPS, failure of the GPS would mean loss of GPS aiding to the attitude calculations. But a second GPS would seamlessly provide that aiding if the other GPS failed.
I had a multi-function display I used just to show traffic. It was old and slowly dying, so it needed replacement. While I was happy—quite happy, actually—with my GTN 650, I decided that the second GPS would be a GTN 750 Xi for that GPS redundancy for the attitude calculations, and for the large screen I wanted for the traffic. (There were other options for an MFD, but they either required too much space or had smaller displays.) Of course, adding the GTN 750 Xi, I might as well replace the existing GTN 650 with the Xi version.
MFD replaced—check. Second GPS—check. Next.
I tried, I really did, to work within the 10.6-inch main TXi display and a seven-inch second display. While this was possible—and certainly practical—it didn’t provide the redundancy I wanted. The 10.6-inch TXi display could simultaneously display PFD, MFD, and condensed engine instruments (EIS). That was everything I normally needed.
But, the seven-inch display brought a lot of either/or that I didn’t want, requiring a third display. But, two 10.6-inch displays could do everything, each showing the PFD, an MFD, and the EIS. With these I had full display redundancy. I could lose either display and still have all the information.
Of course, the EIS is itself a single-point-of-failure compromise. Each engine has one module that collects all the data. If that module fails, there’d be no data from that engine. That was a compromise I accepted, figuring I could still manage the engine if required.
But, what about the AHRS and air-data computer (ADC)? These provide attitude data and air data (airspeed, altitude, etc.) respectively to the TXi display. A dual-headed TXi system with one primary display could send all the information to the secondary. This circumvented the redundancy I sought, so I had a second AHRS and ADC installed for the second TXi display.
AHRS redundancy—check. ADC redundancy—check. TXi display redundancy—check.
The architecture of the TXi allows either display to partially control the single GFC 600 autopilot. The autopilot has an internal AHRS, but lacks its own ADC. Thus, with loss of air data, autopilot modes that require air data (like altitude preselect, vertical speed, indicated airspeed, etc.) don’t work. As commonly installed, that air data comes from the primary, or left-seat TXi. At present, there’s no accommodation to source it from the right side. I’m hoping that might change in the future, so for now I face reduced autopilot functionality with loss of the left TXi display. The alternative is redundant autopilots, which was impractical.
Interestingly, many of the outboard units like the radar or SiriusXM, communicate via a common bus (essentially Ethernet) so both displays can independently see those single sources.
Radar display redundancy—check. SiriusXM display redundancy—check. FIS-B (ADS-B weather) display redundancy—check.
I already had both active traffic (Garmin GTS 820) and TIS-B (ADS-B traffic). Redundant traffic source—check.
As I write this, I test flew the airplane and take delivery shortly. Next up, I’ll discuss the superb installation and both physical and interconnect engineering performed by Executive Autopilots, at Sacramento Executive Airport, California. I’d anticipated many of the choices, but more remained. Plus, I had to learn the new system so I could operate it smoothly in difficult situations.
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A highly anticipated movie. You’ve heard the rumors. Seen production photos. The hype is crazy. But does it live up to it?
Barbie: the movie. This is the movie we’ve all be waiting for. After many years in development hell, cast changes and production delays. The original fashionista has made it to the big screen.
So what stays in Barbie land
This is a live action cartoon for adults. And I loved it. It’s bright it’s colorful. Almost everything is shiny and sparkly. Aesthetically it reminded me of movies from the early 2000s. Characters would literally come to life.
This is satire at its absolute best! Satire with style if you will. If you were ready for the corny kids movie with big names attached because of the license. Or a two hour movie of pink and blonde jokes, You’d be disappointed. Everything is done on purpose and taken a thousand percent seriously. As soon as you understand that, it’s alot more fun.
It’s meta. I’ll leave it at that. All the marketing is for a reason. Kudos to all involved.
Everyone is Barbie. All shapes. All colors. All identities. And Barbie can be anything. We’ve heard it for years from the brand. But to see it in live action it’s something special.
Ryan Gosling as Ken. This is controversial but he steals the movie. He is the new take on the blonde bimbo. Focused only on looks and attention he’s hilarious in every scene he’s in. His timing is on point. Even down to his random musical number (yes Ken has a musical number). Kudos to Ryan for not being afraid to be a pretty clown.
Sets and costumes. Detail is the name of the game. Especially is “Barbie land”. From replicas of Barbie toys. To having the costumes act as another character.
The writing. Yes it’s funny, and can be a little silly with adult humor for fun. But there’s a lot of depth in here. Especially towards the second half of the film. Without giving anything away. It really goes against the unexpected. Comedy wise the joke is on you.
And what gets sent to the real world
The ending. It takes a bit of a shift towards the end. I didn’t mind it but I felt something else could have been done.
You really have to pay attention. Yes it’s fun to watch the movie with friends, dressed in pink and eating candy. But this is one you watch and take it in or you’ll be a little lost. At least for your first viewing. This is one I can see at sleepovers and ladies nights.
So what's my opinion of Barbie? It’s campy sparkly romp, with a lot of heart. It’s inventive, it’s creative, with lots of fun storytelling. If your a fan of Barbie or a nostalgia lover. Wear your best pink outfit and see it | <urn:uuid:df04925c-2e58-4d77-a466-f7c10af2958c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.ifyouwantmyopinion.org/post/it-s-fantastic-barbie | 2024-04-19T11:17:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.949535 | 654 |
A sportsbook is a gambling establishment that accepts bets on various sporting events. In order to place a bet, customers must provide the sportsbook with the information they want to bet on (the game and the team or individual) along with their preferred bet size. The sportsbook will then match this information with the odds on the event and return the bet if it wins. Some sportsbooks also offer additional services, such as tips and advice for making the best bets.
One of the most important factors in running a successful sportsbook is a high-quality product that users will want to use again and again. If the software is constantly crashing or the odds are inaccurate, users will quickly get frustrated and look for another option. In addition, it is crucial to have a variety of payment methods for customers to choose from.
If you are planning on opening your own sportsbook, it is essential to understand the industry and your budget before you start. This will help you determine what features and services to include in your sportsbook. For example, you may want to include a live betting interface or a mobile app. It is also important to read user reviews of different sportsbooks to see what other people have liked and disliked about them.
When you decide to open a sportsbook, it is a good idea to hire a professional firm to help you with the process. This will ensure that your sportsbook is set up correctly and is operating smoothly. A professional company will also be able to recommend the best software for your business and help you avoid costly mistakes.
Pay per head at a sportsbook is an effective way to manage bets and increase profits. Unlike traditional online sportsbooks, which charge a flat monthly fee, pay per head allows you to scale your business during peak seasons and reduce costs during the off season. In addition, it helps you avoid paying higher fees for customer service and other overhead costs.
To place a bet at a sportsbook, you must have a unique ID or rotation number for each game, as well as the type of bet and bet size. The sportsbook will then issue a paper ticket with the ID or rotation number, which can be redeemed for money if the bet is won. You should also make sure to check the sportsbook’s rules regarding bet payouts. Winning bets are usually paid out as soon as the event is over or, if it is not finished yet, as soon as it is played long enough to become official.
The odds on an event are set by the sportsbook based on the probability of the occurrence and the risk associated with it. A bet on a highly probable outcome will have lower odds and be riskier than a bet on an unlikely outcome with a much bigger reward. This is why you should shop around for the best odds on an event before you place your bet. | <urn:uuid:1d8cdd51-4456-441d-b605-57559d41d8c4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.ihearanewworld.com/how-to-open-a-sportsbook/ | 2024-04-19T11:54:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.971442 | 571 |
A lottery is a form of gambling in which a prize is awarded to a winner by chance. A lottery may be a legal or illegal activity, and can take many forms. It can also be used to fund projects or provide financial support to charities or other organizations.
The word lottery was first used in the Middle Dutch language around 1300 AD. It may have come from the Middle French loterie, meaning “the drawing of lots.”
There are several types of lottery in use today. The most common type is the financial lottery, in which participants place a small sum of money for a chance to win a large jackpot. Others include military conscription, commercial promotions in which property is given away by chance, and the selection of jury members from lists of registered voters.
Some governments, such as the United States, hold a variety of lotteries to raise funds for public projects and programs. They are a popular way for citizens to contribute to their communities, and they often help raise money to pay off debts or fund education.
Depending on the state, lottery winners can be required to pay taxes on their winnings. This tax can be as high as 25%.
The tax may be imposed on the total amount of money the winner wins, or it might be based on a percentage of the winnings. The lottery is usually a regulated activity, with strict laws and regulations regarding the sale of tickets, payouts, and the use of funds to support charities or other causes.
Another type of lottery is a raffle, in which a number of prizes are selected from a pool of tickets or other objects. These may be in the form of a cash award, goods or services, or other items. The raffle may be held on a regular basis or only when certain conditions are met.
In the United States, state lotteries are the most popular type of gambling. About half of Americans purchase at least one lottery ticket each year.
Most people who play the lottery do so for fun. Some play because they believe that it can give them a better life. But the reality is that the lottery is a very unlucky game.
What’s more, if you win the lottery, you should avoid making drastic changes immediately. Changing your lifestyle and deciding to quit your job after receiving a big windfall can leave you in a bad financial situation.
The odds of winning the lottery are extremely low, but you can increase your chances of winning by following some simple strategies.
There are many ways to play the lottery, including buying a syndicate or joining an online group. A syndicate is a way for groups of people to pool their money to buy tickets, and any winning ticket from the group shares the prize with all the members.
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A slot is a small opening or depression, which allows air to flow easily through it. It is often found in aircraft wings, where it is used for braking purposes. It is also an interior opening in a desk, such as the one occupied by a chief copy editor. In everyday speech, a slot can refer to a job opening, such as in a newspaper or magazine, or an airport slot authorized by the air-traffic authority.
A Slot in a Computer Processor
The slot in the processor of a computer is an open rectangular space, which connects the CPU to the motherboard. It was developed to make it easier to upgrade the processor. Today, most new computers do not have slots; instead, they use sockets.
Slots in Python
Slots are a relatively simple way to store values in an object. They can store values for multiple types of items, including True/False values, categorical values, or lists of values. They can be typed or untyped, depending on how they are used.
They can also be used to store states owned by other classes, interfaces, or signals. In this way, they can be used to implement state machines in Python.
In a computer, slots are commonly used in VLIW processors. They allow the computer to control the actions that a user takes on the machine. They also help to control the number of steps that a user must take when completing an instruction.
A Slot in a VLIW Computer
A slot in a computer is a logical unit of computation, which consists of the data path and operation issue machinery surrounding a set of execution units. These units perform tasks such as reading and writing data, executing instructions, and performing other functions.
These units are typically controlled by the system’s CPU or by software running on a microprocessor. They can be accessed by the CPU via the processor’s I/O ports, which can be either a single port or multiple ports.
The slot can also be defined in terms of Payback percentages, which tell the system how to use extracted values of several credits. This helps the system know how to allocate these resources efficiently.
Another term for a slot is a SLOT, which stands for “slave of technology.” This is a slang term that is used to describe people who are obsessed with their electronic gadgets. These individuals may be male or female, and they are sometimes considered a bit geeky.
A Slot in a Relationship
When it comes to relationships, you can use the term slot to indicate that the person you are dating is tech-savvy and loves technology. They are also a good fit for each other, and they may even have the same interests as you!
There are a variety of casino games available on the internet, and all of them can be played in demo mode before you decide to make a deposit. However, before you spend any money, make sure that you have checked out the payback percentage of any slot machine. This will help you make an informed decision about whether or not you want to play it. | <urn:uuid:4588a0c3-a70b-423b-bc9a-1dbc56236147> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.ihearanewworld.com/what-is-a-slot-in-a-computer/ | 2024-04-19T13:14:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.966277 | 629 |
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Endometriosis Market Size:
The global endometriosis market size reached US$ 2.4 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 3.7 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.71% during 2024-2032. The global market is experiencing steady growth driven by the rising awareness about symptoms and diagnosis, the widespread availability of various generic drugs, the development of innovative therapeutic approaches, and the increasing number of clinical trials.
Market Size in 2023
US$ 2.4 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2032
US$ 3.7 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2024-2032 |
Endometriosis Market Analysis:
- Market Growth and Size: The global market is experiencing robust growth, driven by an increasing prevalence of the condition, rising awareness, and advancements in healthcare infrastructure. The market size continues to expand as more individuals seek diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis, fostering a demand for innovative therapeutic solutions and comprehensive healthcare services.
- Major Market Drivers: Key drivers include the growing awareness of women’s health issues, improved diagnostic capabilities, and a rise in research and development activities. Additionally, the focus on patient-centric care and the introduction of novel treatment options contribute significantly to the market growth.
- Technological Advancements: Technological advancements, such as advanced imaging techniques, minimally invasive surgical procedures, and molecular diagnostics, play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of treatment. These innovations enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve surgical outcomes, and pave the way for personalized treatment approaches.
- Industry Applications: The market encompasses a wide range of industry applications, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare services. Pharmaceutical companies are actively developing and commercializing medications, while medical device manufacturers contribute with innovative tools and equipment used in diagnostic and surgical procedures.
- Key Market Trends: Key trends include the emphasis on early diagnosis, increasing collaborations between pharmaceutical companies and research institutions, and the integration of telemedicine in patient care. Additionally, a shift towards holistic and patient-centered approaches, addressing not only symptoms but also the emotional and psychological aspects of the condition, is gaining prominence.
- Geographical Trends: Geographical trends reveal varying rates of market growth across regions, with North America leading in terms of market share due to advanced healthcare infrastructure. The Asia Pacific region is witnessing substantial growth, driven by a rising prevalence of endometriosis and increasing healthcare awareness.
- Competitive Landscape: The competitive landscape is characterized by key players actively contributing to the market’s growth through research, development, and strategic partnerships. The market dynamics include a balance between established pharmaceutical companies and emerging players bringing innovation to the forefront.
- Challenges and Opportunities: Challenges encompass issues related to delayed diagnosis, limited accessibility to healthcare in certain regions, and the need for more effective long-term management options. Opportunities lie in advancements in research, increased global collaboration, and the potential for breakthrough therapies addressing unmet needs in the market.
- Future Outlook: The future of the market appears promising, with sustained growth anticipated. Continued research, technological innovations, and a focus on patient-centered care are expected to drive the development of more effective treatments, further enhancing the overall management of endometriosis. As awareness continues to grow, the market is poised for growth, presenting opportunities for both established and emerging players.
Endometriosis Market Trends:
Increased awareness and diagnosis rates
One of the primary factors fueling the growth of the market is the heightened awareness and improved diagnosis rates. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in public awareness regarding endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This heightened awareness has led to more women recognizing and reporting symptoms, prompting early diagnosis and intervention. Additionally, healthcare professionals are increasingly knowledgeable about the condition, leading to more accurate and timely diagnoses. As a result, the demand for effective treatments and management options has risen, driving growth in the market.
Advancements in medical research and technology
Ongoing advancements in medical research and technology have played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of endometriosis treatment options. The development of innovative therapeutic approaches, including new medications, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and personalized treatment plans, has significantly expanded the available choices for patients. Cutting-edge diagnostic tools, such as advanced imaging techniques and biomarker identification, contribute to more precise and efficient diagnosis. These advancements not only enhance patient outcomes but also drive market growth by creating a robust pipeline of novel and more effective therapies for this medical disorder.
Increasing female healthcare spending and accessibility
The growing emphasis on women’s health and increased healthcare spending among the female population globally has contributed to the expansion of the market. As societies recognize the importance of addressing women’s health issues, there is a greater willingness to allocate resources for research, development, and access to quality healthcare services related to endometriosis. Moreover, improved accessibility to healthcare facilities, especially in developing regions, ensures that a larger proportion of women can seek medical attention and receive appropriate treatment for this medical disorder. This combination of increased healthcare spending and enhanced accessibility propels market growth by fostering a more supportive environment for both research and patient care in the field of endometriosis.
Endometriosis Industry Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type, diagnosis and treatment, and end users.
Breakup by Type:
- Superficial Peritoneal Lesion
- Deeply Infiltrating Endometriosis
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes superficial peritoneal lesion, endometrioma, deeply infiltrating endometriosis, and others.
Superficial peritoneal lesions are a common type of this disorder, characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue on the peritoneum—the thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity. These lesions often cause inflammation, scarring, and pain. Despite being superficial, they can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life. Treatment approaches for superficial peritoneal lesions may include pain management, hormonal therapies, or surgical interventions to remove or ablate the lesions.
On the other hand, endometriomas, also known as ovarian cysts or chocolate cysts, occur when endometriotic tissue forms a cyst on the ovaries. These cysts can vary in size and may lead to pelvic pain, infertility, or complications during menstruation. Management of endometriomas often involves a combination of medical and surgical interventions. Surgical options may include cystectomy to remove the cyst while preserving ovarian tissue or oophorectomy in more severe cases. Hormonal treatments are also commonly employed to manage symptoms and prevent recurrence.
Furthermore, deeply infiltrating endometriosis involves the penetration of endometrial-like tissue into the deeper layers of organs within the pelvic cavity, such as the bowel, bladder, or uterosacral ligaments. This form can cause severe pain, organ dysfunction, and fertility issues. Management of deeply infiltrating endometriosis often requires specialized surgical procedures, such as excision surgery, to remove the deeply embedded tissue. Multidisciplinary care, involving gynecologists and other specialists, is crucial for comprehensive management. Hormonal therapies may also be employed to control symptoms and prevent recurrence in cases of deeply infiltrating endometriosis.
Breakup by Diagnosis and Treatment:
- Pelvic Exam
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Hormonal Therapy
- Pain Management
- Conservative Surgery
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the diagnosis and treatment have also been provided in the report. This includes diagnosis (ultrasound, pelvic exam, laparoscopy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), hysteroscopy, and sonohysterography) and treatment (hormonal therapy, pain management, and conservative surgery).
The diagnosis involves a multi-faceted approach, combining clinical evaluation, imaging studies, and, in some cases, surgical procedures. Clinicians rely on a detailed medical history, including the description of symptoms such as pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. Physical examinations, including pelvic exams, may provide additional insights. Imaging techniques, such as transvaginal ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), aid in visualizing endometrial lesions and assessing their extent. Definitive diagnosis often requires laparoscopic surgery, allowing direct visualization and biopsy of endometriotic tissue.
On the other hand, the management of this disorder is tailored to individual patient needs and may involve a combination of medical, surgical, and supportive interventions. Hormonal therapies, including birth control pills, progestins, or GnRH agonists, are commonly employed to control symptoms by suppressing estrogen production. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be used for pain relief. In cases where fertility is a concern, assisted reproductive technologies (ART) or fertility-preserving surgeries may be considered. Surgical interventions, such as laparoscopic excision or ablation of endometrial lesions, aim to alleviate symptoms and improve fertility. In severe cases, particularly with deeply infiltrating endometriosis, more extensive surgeries may be necessary, involving excision of affected organs or tissues. Multidisciplinary care, involving gynecologists, fertility specialists, and pain management experts, is crucial for comprehensive treatment.
Breakup by End Users:
- Speciality Centers
Hospitals represent the leading market segment
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end users. This includes hospitals, homecare, speciality centers, and others According to the report, hospitals represented the largest segment.
Hospitals serve as critical end-users in the market, playing a central role in diagnosis, treatment, and management of the condition. These institutions provide comprehensive care, including surgical interventions, medication administration, and post-operative monitoring. The collaborative nature of hospital settings facilitates the coordination of multidisciplinary teams, comprising gynecologists, surgeons, and other specialists, ensuring a holistic approach to the medical disi care. Moreover, hospitals often serve as hubs for medical research and innovation, actively contributing to the development of advanced treatment modalities and enhancing the overall landscape of this disorder management.
On the contrary, homecare represents an increasingly important segment in patient care, offering personalized and convenient solutions for individuals managing the chronic nature of the condition. Home-based care involves the administration of medications, pain management strategies, and monitoring of symptoms in the familiar and comfortable environment of patients’ homes. This segment has witnessed growth with the advent of telemedicine, allowing healthcare professionals to remotely engage with patients, provide consultations, and monitor treatment adherence. Homecare not only enhances patient comfort but also contributes to cost-effective and efficient healthcare delivery, aligning with the trend toward patient-centric care models in the market.
Moreover, speciality centers dedicated to women’s health and gynecological care have emerged as specialized end-users in the market. These centers focus on delivering targeted and specialized services for disorder diagnosis, treatment, and support. With a dedicated focus on gynecological conditions, these centers often house experts in the field, ensuring a high level of expertise and personalized care for patients with endometriosis. The establishment of these centers contributes to streamlined and efficient care pathways, fostering an environment that prioritizes the unique needs of individuals affected by endometriosis. Additionally, specialty centers frequently serve as hubs for clinical trials and research, driving advancements in the understanding and management of this medical disorder.
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
North America leads the market, accounting for the largest endometriosis market share
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America accounted for the largest market share.
North America has consistently held a prominent position as the largest market, driven by factors such as advanced healthcare infrastructure, high awareness levels, and a significant focus on women’s health. The region benefits from robust research and development activities, leading to the continuous introduction of innovative treatment options. Additionally, increasing awareness campaigns and advocacy efforts contribute to early detection and treatment. The prevalence of endometriosis cases and a well-established healthcare system with access to cutting-edge technologies further solidify North America’s dominance in the global market.
The Asia Pacific region is witnessing substantial growth in the market, propelled by a rising prevalence of the condition, improving healthcare infrastructure, and increased awareness. As societies in the region become more attuned to women’s health issues, there is a growing emphasis on early diagnosis and effective management of endometriosis. Pharmaceutical companies are expanding their presence in the Asia Pacific, introducing novel therapies and leveraging partnerships to address the changing healthcare needs of the population. Moreover, cultural shifts and changing demographics contribute to a greater focus on women’s health in the region, fostering a conducive environment for market expansion.
Europe stands as a significant market, characterized by a high prevalence of the condition and a well-established healthcare system. The region benefits from extensive research initiatives, leading to the development of advanced treatment options. European countries prioritize women’s health, and initiatives for early detection and management of endometriosis contribute to market growth. Collaboration between pharmaceutical companies and research institutions enhances the region’s capabilities in driving innovations. The European market for endometriosis is characterized by a comprehensive approach to patient care, with a focus on both medical interventions and supportive services.
Latin America is experiencing a growing awareness of the disorder, leading to an expanding market for treatment options. The region grapples with challenges such as limited access to healthcare in certain areas, but initiatives aimed at improving healthcare infrastructure contribute to addressing these issues. Rising advocacy for women’s health and increasing efforts to reduce the diagnostic and treatment gap are driving market growth in Latin America. Pharmaceutical companies are exploring opportunities in this region, introducing therapies and collaborating with local healthcare providers to enhance accessibility to endometriosis care.
The Middle East and Africa are emerging markets, marked by a gradual increase in awareness and healthcare infrastructure development. While the prevalence of this disorder is gaining recognition, the region faces challenges related to societal stigmas and limited healthcare resources in certain areas. However, ongoing efforts to address women’s health issues and improve healthcare accessibility contribute to the market’s growth. Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly exploring partnerships and market entry strategies to tap into the potential of this region, aiming to provide effective solutions for individuals affected by this disorder.
Leading Key Players in the Endometriosis Industry:
The key players in the market are driving growth through strategic initiatives, research and development, and market expansion. Pharmaceutical companies invest heavily in developing and commercializing innovative therapies for endometriosis. These companies leverage their expertise to create advanced medications that address the specific needs of patients, improving treatment outcomes. Collaborations and partnerships with research institutions further enhance their capabilities in understanding the disease and developing breakthrough solutions. Additionally, key players focus on expanding their market presence through geographical expansion and acquisitions. By entering emerging markets and acquiring smaller companies with promising pipelines, these players secure a competitive edge. Furthermore, they engage in educational initiatives and awareness campaigns, aiming to increase understanding of endometriosis among healthcare professionals and the general public, ultimately driving demand for their products and contributing to the overall growth of the market.
The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:
- Abbott Laboratories
- AbbVie Inc.
- Bayer AG
- Debiopharm Group
- Gedeon Richter Plc
- Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
- Myovant Sciences GmbH
- Sanofi S.A.
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)
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Endometriosis Market Report Scope:
Report Features |
Base Year of the Analysis |
Historical Period |
Forecast Period |
US$ Billion |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- End Users
Types Covered |
Superficial Peritoneal Lesion, Endometrioma, Deeply Infiltrating Endometriosis, Others |
Diagnosis and Treatments Covered |
- Diagnosis: Ultrasound, Pelvic Exam, Laparoscopy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Hysteroscopy, Sonohysterography
- Treatment: Hormonal Therapy, Pain Management, Conservative Surgery
End Users Covered |
Hospitals, Homecare, Speciality Centers, Others |
Regions Covered |
Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered |
United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered |
Abbott Laboratories, AbbVie Inc., Bayer AG, Debiopharm Group, Gedeon Richter Plc, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Myovant Sciences GmbH, Sanofi S.A., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., etc.
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.) |
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Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the global endometriosis market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global endometriosis market?
- What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global endometriosis market?
- What are the key regional markets?
- Which countries represent the most attractive endometriosis market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
- Which is the most attractive type in the endometriosis market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the diagnosis and treatment?
- Which is the most attractive diagnosis and treatment in the endometriosis market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the end users?
- Which is the most attractive end users in the endometriosis market?
- What is the competitive structure of the market?
- Who are the key players/companies in the global endometriosis market?
Key Benefits for Stakeholders:
- IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the endometriosis market from 2018-2032.
- The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global endometriosis market.
- The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
- Porter's five forces analysis assists stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the in-app advertising industry and its attractiveness.
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Even though the Myanmar government announced last year it was ending prior censorship at 178 of its 358 media outlets and has plans for more media freedom, several media outlets have been suspended or placed in court this summer.
Most recently, Myanmar magazines Voice Weekly and Envoy have been “suspended…indefinitely” by the government’s Press Scrutiny Board but “the authorities did not explain the reasons for the ban,” the Associated Press reported. Mizzima noted that Voice Weekly’s editor Kyaw Min Swe posted on Facebook the suggestion that the ban was because of “two front page stories” — “One of them was about the cabinet reshuffle and the other was news about a cartoon exhibition with photos of censored cartoons and censor board members inspecting the exhibition.”
The AP added that Voice Weekly — which “has been suspended six times” according to Mizzima — is currently being sued for “a story alleging irregularities in several government ministries’ accounts.” We wrote in May about that libel lawsuit, filed by Myanmar’s Mines Ministry, because a court ruled the magazine didn’t have to ID the article’s author. As the AP noted at the time, “publications still follow their old policy of writing anonymously on sensitive subjects.”
Earlier this summer, Myanmar journal Snap Shot was given an “indefinite suspension” for running a controversial photo, “independent news media group” Irrawaddy reported June 12. Mizzima explained that Snap Shot ran “a photograph of a woman who was raped and murdered.” Snap Shot’s editor, Myat Khaing, was “charged…with violating sections..of the Penal Code, which both relate to ‘statements conducting public mischief,” Mizzima reported July 3.
Committee to Protect Journalists added that two other Myanmar news outlets, Venus and Yangon Times, were recently “warned…that their licenses could be revoked.”
“About 60 journalists” in Myanmar protested and started a petition against censorship August 4, according to the Associated Press.
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Are you someone who is living outside of the U.S. but looking to study here? Or have you been accepted to United States University and are unsure of your next steps? Luckily, no matter what your current situation is, the United States offers a special visa for students abroad to come to the country and study.
As with any visa, the application process can sometimes be confusing and take a lot of time. We have completed a thorough guide so that you can easily apply for your F1 visa and travel to the U.S. to begin schooling. Continue reading for more detailed information about this visa.
What Is an F1 Visa?
For those that are unsure about the specifics of the F1 visa, this is simply a non-immigrant visa that is solely designed for students who wish to live in the country as they study at a university. The programs that allow students to apply for the F1 visa include the following:
- A seminary
- Private elementary school, middle school, or high school
- Language training programs
- A community college or junior college
- A university
F1 Visa Eligibility Requirements
In order to qualify for this type of visa fully, you must meet four basic requirements. These requirements we will explain in more detail below.
Because an F1 visa is a non-immigrant visa, it doesn’t solely grant you permanent residency within the United States. However, you are able to live in the country while attending the programs listed above, and upon completion, you must go back to your home country.
Being able to show that you have full residency in your home country will make it easier for USCIS to approve your application because there will be no illegal overstays once your F1 is expired.
This is important to obtain prior to applying for the F1 student visa because, without admission to an education program, you are not considered a student. Admission to an education program is very important when applying because you must be eligible to come over on this type of visa.
It’s important to note that home schools, preschools, daycares, or public school admissions do not count towards eligibility for this visa. Your admission must be for one of the educational programs and schools listed in the previous section because they can offer SEVP, student, and exchange visitor program qualifications to you.
Most non-immigrant visas don’t require an amount of proof that this visa will need sufficient funds. The F1 visa will require extensive proof of funds, which can include anything from scholarship notifications, bank statements, and even tax returns.
Ties To Your Home Country
This goes hand in hand with the permanent residency requirement because it is imperative that you go back to your home country once your visa has expired. An F1 visa only allows temporary residency in the U.S. and you must show proof that you understand this requirement.
You can show ties to your home country by evidence of relatives, a job offer waiting after schooling, or owning property. If you are unable to provide sufficient proof, you are able to then strongly demonstrate that you will use the degree you obtain back in your home country.
Documents Required To Apply For An F1 Visa
When applying for this visa, numerous documents need to be presented along with the application. These documents include:
- A valid passport
- The completed DS-160 form
- Two passport-style photos
- Any scholarship information you have if applicable
- If sponsored, you will need proof of Form I-134, which is an affidavit of support
- Any previous degree diplomas
- Acceptance letters of the institution or educational program that accepted you
It is sometimes recommended to pay for tuition in advance, to show that the funds are there and you are able to sustain yourself within the country. Or, if you are funding yourself via loans, showing this evidence and the documentation required is crucial.
Key Features of the F-1 Visa
There are many benefits to obtaining this type of visa and other things you should consider when applying for the F1 visa. These features include the following:
- The visa process is quite fast and simple
- After enrolling in an education program, you are able to transfer schools or switch programs by notifying USCIS as soon as possible
- You are able to work on campus at a part-time job in order to make money
- Traveling in and out of the country is very easy with this visa
When Should I Apply for the F1 Visa?
Once you have been accepted to the university of your choice, or the educational program you have selected, you are able to apply for your F1 visa. The application will open 120 days before your program start date.
Once your 120 days arrive, you will need to apply for your visa and begin the process. If you wait until the last minute to apply for this visa, you may be out of luck.
How To Apply for F1 Visa
Applying for an F1 visa is a relatively easy process. However, it’s crucial that you are organized and take the necessary steps and time to apply for your visa. In the sections below, we will go over the F1 visa application steps in more detail.
#1: Admissions Documents From the SEVP Institution
Upon getting accepted into the school you have chosen, there are some procedures you must follow. These procedures will enable you to apply for the F1 visa. First and foremost, the most important thing you can do to make your F1 application successful is to fill out Form I-20.
The certificate of eligibility for nonimmigrant student status form will allow you to apply for the F1 visa and also attend your visa interview.
#2: Apply DS-160 Form Online
Once you complete Form I-20, you are able to begin the F1 process. This can be started by first filling out Form DS-160 online and correctly adding the information they ask for.
#3: Pay the Application Fee
Next, it’s important that you pay the necessary fees for this visa. There is a fee for the SEVP registration and a fee for the visa. Your visa will cost $160 and can be made payable to USCIS in check, cash, or money order.
It’s important to note that sometimes this will cost more depending on the embassy and country you are applying from.
#4: Pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee
As listed above, you will need to pay the SEVP fee. When you are accepted and admitted into the education program of your choosing, they will immediately register you into the SEVIS. The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System is imperative to pay for and will cost you $200.
#5: Schedule Your F1 Visa Interview
When Form DS-160 is filled out and you have paid all the mandatory fees, you can then schedule your visa interview. When scheduling, you should attempt to schedule as soon as possible, just in case of any delays.
After scheduling your interview, you will relieve an appointment letter. This letter will show the date, location, and time of your interview. Bring this letter with you to your interview.
#6: Submit the Application
When all is said and done, and all the steps listed above are completed, you can submit all files needed. It’s important that you collect all you have submitted and gather all the necessary documents needed for your application.
These documents should be prepared well in advance and brought to your interview.
#8: Attend the Student Visa Interview
Following the selected date, you will need to show up for your interview. Within this interview, you will be asked detailed questions about why you have chosen to study abroad, and why you have selected the university you have.
F1 Visa Validity
Your F1 visa’s validity period will solely depend on the length of your education program. For instance, if your program is a year or less, your visa will reflect that time. Or, if your study program is two years, your visa will reflect this amount of time.
If your visa isn’t valid for as long as your program lasts, it’s important to apply later on to renew it. Renewing your F1 visa will require the same process that was required to apply for it originally.
Generally, once your visa is approved, you will have 30 days before you are allowed to enter the U.S.
F1 Visa Processing Time
Generally, upon completion of your interview, you will receive the outcome on that very day. At the end of the visa interview, your officer will then tell you if they have approved or denied your visa. They will likely have your visa ready in your passport by the time you have finished.
If the visa is taking longer to process, even with an accepted application, you just must patiently wait for your visa to get back to you.
Can I Stay Longer Than My Visa Allows?
When your visa expires, you have a 60-day grace period to leave the country without any legal implications. But, in many cases, it’s not recommended to stay in the United States longer than your F1 visa validity.
However, as stated above, you are able to request an extension on this visa, as long as you maintain your student status. This extension can be done by following the same process as you did when you originally applied for your visa.
Can I Work as an International Student in the United States?
As an F1 visa recipient, you are allowed to work for short periods of time, while on campus. When school is in session, working part-time is acceptable, and when your school has long breaks, you are able to work full-time at campus jobs.
If you wish to work outside of campus, you have other options. The most common option is requesting to change your status. This can be done via USCIS.
Can F1 Students Apply for Permanent Residence?
Luckily, if you wish to apply for permanent residency, you are able to do so on this visa. Applying for permanent residency will ultimately mean applying for a green card. We must admit, this is a very complicated process.
For starters, you will need to self-petition by using your extraordinary abilities, getting married, or investing $500,000. If you are unable to self-petition by doing any of these three options, you can change your status to another visa.
Many will adjust their status to an H-1B visa and become employer-sponsored. This is the easiest way to gain permanent status if you are unable to self-petition for a green card.
F1 Students Travel Outside the US
When traveling to the U.S. from your home country abroad, it will be quite common and sometimes even necessary to go back and visit. Or even to go back and forth frequently. Meaning, you are able to travel abroad whenever you would like.
However, booking and planning your exit and entry are imperative. And the instructions you must follow are important.
F1 Student’s Family Members
If you are someone who is traveling to the U.S. on an F1 visa and have dependents that are under the age of 21, they are able to travel to the country as well. They can apply for an F2 visa. They must only need to fulfill the requirements and eligibility for an F2 visa and are easily accepted.
Can I Extend My F1 Visa?
Yes, as we have stated before, you are able to extend your F1 visa. A visa extension can only be granted, however, for academic purposes or medical reasons. You can file for an I-20 extension if you meet the given criteria.
F1 Visa Renewal
In the section above, we expressed that an F1 visa extension can be granted if the eligibility requirements are met. These requirements include:
- Your educational program has been extended, or you need to stay longer than expected for academic reasons
- You have sufficient monetary resources to be able to extend your program of study and time within the country
- The request was made in a timely manner and there is enough time for processing
If you meet these requirements or can prove one of the requirements above, you are able to apply for a visa renewal. To do so, you must first fill out Form I-20, collect all the necessary documents, and submit the application at least one to two months before your original expiration date.
Are You Ready to Apply For Your F1 Visa?
All in all, the F1 visa is a highly coveted visa in the U.S., and it’s one that allows students to truly experience American culture. The F1 visa comes with a variety of benefits, and there’s no shortage of ways you can use it to your advantage during your time in the U.S.
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Published on September 2nd, 2020 | by Scott De Lacy
Fast and Furious Crossroads: XBOX Review
Summary: Fails to meet minimum standards delivers a cheapened frustrating experience that is only tolerable in finite quantities.
Picture the scene, fast cars that you will never ever drive or own, racing down a long winding coastal road; and in hot pursuit of a really, really bad guy.
Oh wait, just watch this:
This game opens like a blockbuster movie of its name sake; derivative of the storylines of its name sake, and other similar titles, but with even more game-player road carnage than should be possible.
The most notable calling-card for this game is the participation of some A-list actors, most notably Vin Diesel and Sonequa Martin-Green among others.
The campaign story-line of this game has you getting involved in the darker underworld after you totally swore you were done with it, yet somehow you managed to get dragged into it because of a bad debt and the threat of the mob, one thing leads to another and you are enlisted into hunting down a major terrorist. There is also an element of revenge for emotional buy-in.
Unfortunately, there are very little positive aspects to reflect on upon this game; that is not to say that the story-line is terrible, although it is derivative and predictable; it is fast paced, action packed and somewhat enjoyable. The story and gameplay hinges upon complete disbelief and lack of thinking coupled with the requirement of an agreeable temperament.
The controls of this game are outright horrible and sloppy. Each button and its allocation is fine in what it does but the response to each control input almost requires a pre-emptive approach and some serious getting used to before you can comfortably drive in this game.
But driving isn’t the only requirement, there are weapon systems in the cars, some that require targeting and this is problematic at best. It is near impossible to manually target a moving target whilst you are also moving, especially with the controls tied into the steering. What may same as a realistic implementation of what a targeting system on a vehicle may be, results in for example, smashing your car into a moving train – but of course not crashing, and simply missing your mark and losing your train.
The controls as they are currently should best be described as unforgiving. And unforgiving is a very appropriate word for control input interruption that is forced on the gamer due to pop up time lagged notifications and instructions throughout the missions. That is, a cinematic slowing down of the game, locked control input and a moving vehicle that you can no longer control. This typically results in your car drifting or crashing into something despite the futile mashing of the game controller or furiously screaming at your screen.
If this game was from an indie, small start-up, or otherwise any low budget developer, then the quality of the graphics would not likely be judged so harshly, especially if the game had excelled in other areas.
However the graphics in this game seem rather dated in terms of quality, in fact the first thought that may come to mind is the horrible 3dfx scene from the Scorpion King film; whereby similar issues to these seem to exist:
- Poor / mismatched lighting
- Unexplainable lighting sources
- Well-lit characters next to poorly lit characters side by side
- Incorrect shadowing
- Unnatural facial expressions
- Unnatural white skin tones (for a human)
- Extreme quality differences between scenes and textures/mesh
The overall look and feel of the graphics is that it feels cheap and rushed and not at all what the average person would expect to see from a studio that should create a cinematic experience – but most importantly, Vin Diesel just looks weird and not quite like himself.
The cars look great though, too great. Isn’t that curious?
Audio and Soundtrack
The acting isn’t that bad, as you would expect from quality actors – but there are some moments. Some of the dialog over the driving and with the distraction of the control input being captured during game play can be very distracting.
There are moments in the game where the sound doesn’t seem quite right, but may be difficult to pinpoint. This would typically present in a spatial awareness/depth and mix of voice vs sound effects. Luckily, you can make some adjustments to the volume controls, or just turn your sound up on your device – to hell with the neighbours, broom broom.
The game does not have any options to change the difficulty, or system to alter the sensitivity of the controls. There is also no possibility to turn off the helpful game interruptions that steal your controls from you for 10-20 seconds at a time whilst your car continues to travel and your continuity is broken.
The first couple of ‘missions’ are exceedingly difficult, especially in comparison to the few that follow. The combat system is introduced early on, by which you must disable other cars, but there is very little information on how to do this effectively; and even when you do it is mostly by sheer luck than achievable skill with the controls as they are.
The cars take very little damage from objects that would, in any other car game or even real life, destroy your car. It makes sense though because if the realism was dialled up the game would be completely unplayable. Yet, the requirement to ‘race’ the car everywhere from point A to B creates a lot of mindless derivative busy work that serves more as something to do whilst the dialog and storyline is delivered – of which is distracting you from the controls – than any meaningful gameplay.
The layout of the roads is such that apparently there are always lots of cars and trucks in places that make little sense, constant road works with very little traffic cones etc, and anything and everything to create more busywork in dodging the obstructions and breakup the monotony. Of course the traffic doesn’t behave and some drive crazy, but perhaps that is actually realistic afterall.
This game is heavily flawed, but there is perhaps a bit of enjoyment and story out of this game. It is one of those games that, due to its flaws and frustrating gameplay, is only tolerable in finite quantities.
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An Invitation to Open, Online Courses
Prof. Andrew Thangaraj
IIT Madras (NPTEL coordinator)
The National Programme on Technology Enabled Learning (NPTEL) is a
project of the IITs and IISc funded by the Ministry of HRD, Govt of
India. Since 2003, NPTEL has embarked on a mission to create online
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The full (already patched) version of Europe 1200. To install, simply cut & paste the mod folder to your "Modules" directory.
I get this error whenever I launch the game. RGL Error Unable to open file: CommonRes\costumes_a.brf
Great mod for Mount Of Blade Warband
On 1 of my pc's I get the error RGL Error Unable to open file: CommonRes\costumes_a.brf How I can fix this?
I found the problem this mod is only for mount of blade warband, so I downloaded the wrong one. There is also a mount of blade warband version of this mod by the same developer here is the link: Moddb.com
It's a beta version but it's works great on Warband.
I am the ONLY ONE that play this mod on Mount & Blade (not mount & blade warband)??
Yea,i know that but some idiot said that this mod is mod for Warband(and i know know that there is the Warband version)
well, to use it on Mount & Blade you should need some more files, i found most of them in the native mod, but now I am short in textures like 'almohad_padded'. somewhere I can find these?
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can ı play 1.143
Same problem "Unable to open file:"CommonRes\costumes_a.brf" Any help?
its broke CommonRes\costumes_a.brf
Game crashes when I open menu (esc) and then close it. Great... :(
Is this mod the same as the other Europe 1200? Looks fairly the same my dudes
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Dynamic, workaholic, innovator, taskmaster, humble, a total go-getter and an outstanding leader - that's what Kanchan is. She is an inspiration for all who dream big to achieve higher goals in life. Born on August 6, 1972 in Mumbai, Kanchan completed her schooling from The Blue Mountains, Ooty and graduated in Commerce from the Mumbai University. She never imagined her business acumen to be so strong that one day she would be one of the strongest pillar of a 100 crore company. As the Founder & Director-in-Charge of Operations, she covers everything that pillar departments of Indus do not! A person of exceptionally organized nature; revisiting and constantly..... improvising existing processes is her forte and precision her inherent nature.
Kanchan has bagged several international and national prestigious industry awards like Women Leadership and Innovation Awards 2014, Stevie Award for Women in Business, 2013 & 2012 (New York), IWEC (International Women's Entrepreneurial Challenge) Award, 2012, Asia's Leading Women in Healthcare for Women In Leadership award and Leading Woman in Healthcare Award in 2011 to name a few.
Adventure and driving interests her most besides work.
To Indus she brings that gentle care and organized mind-set of a woman, which gets internalized within the company as a whole.
A CA by education, Mr. Amol Naikawadi has been instrumental in charting out Indus's story and its rapid expansion throughout India. He has piloted Indus successfully for more than a decade which itself is a testimony of his management skills and leadership. Indus continues to grow with its genuine product innovation, all thanks to Amol’s vision. Growth is at a healthy double digit year on year; a strong core management team is in place; rapidly expanding delivery centers are reaching out to more and more customers every day. The transition of Indus from a single service center to a multi-functional organization (more than 122 centers in 78 cities) is a testimony of his skills. Indus continues..... to grow under his guidance.
Born on 19th August 1976 and brought up in a small town, Amol did his schooling in a military school in Satara. Having pursued higher education in Commerce from MMCA Pune, Amol was keen to forge his own path ahead and was confident that the opportunity would present itself in due course of time. Chartered Accountancy honed his skills and he immediately plunged into the world of business, never to look back.
Sensitive to the needs of close friends and family, Indus Health Plus was started to educate people on the benefits of preventive health check-ups and save lives in the process. The effort was focused on ‘prevention’ and ‘early detection’. A two-fold vision to make preventive healthcare a way of life and to make quality healthcare ‘Accessible, available and affordable’, Amol dreams of bringing the concept of ‘high-end prevention’ to every corner of India.
Shy and soft spoken, Parnal immediately impresses the observer with his humility. Parnal specializes in facts and figures. He is also a gifted orator who often vows his audience with his expertise on various subjects. An excellent music enthusiast who can play as many as 10 musical instruments, his systematic and extremely organized way of working is a benchmark for all to follow.Parnal firmly believes in motivating and training the foundation (the employees) so as to build a strong superstructure (the organization). His vision is what has ensured Indus to be established as one of the most..... credible providers of preventive healthcare nationally with a highly-motivated foundation of employees. | <urn:uuid:8342567e-0304-4518-93e3-90ca411a9a45> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.indushealthplus.com/indus-team.html | 2024-04-19T12:27:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.972101 | 759 |
Thanks to AI, the doctor will see you now Key Insights: Excessive and unnecessary wait times in healthcare are hindering patient outcomes Artificial intelligence is moving us toward an “instantaneous healthcare system” today, and the pace of innovation is increasing rapidly AI can automate insurance claims, analyze complicated imaging or charts, book follow appointments, and a lot more Advances in AI are already speeding up healthcare and improving outcomes and rapidly improving with more data and usage Much of the attention on healthcare has focused on lower patient outcomes even in the face of ever-escalating costs. And there seems to be no end in sight. But lost in that understandable outrage is another important story around healthcare: the agony and emotional stress of waiting. A doctor visit can be cathartic, helping to put lingering health anxieties to rest or charting a path toward future wellness. But today’s physicians and their staff are under incredible strain, dealing with front- and back-office busywork. Put simply, medical practices have a lot less time to do the actual work – helping people live longer, more fruitful lives. My Own Story Everyone has a healthcare story. For me, it was awaiting news about whether my three-week old daughter would be approved to take an air ambulance from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to treat her congenital hyperinsulinism diagnosis. It was brutal: she underwent 44 days in neonatal intensive care units, over 500 blood sugar tests, one nuclear MRI, one pancreatectomy and a 24 hour fast before we she was deemed cured. But the amount of advocacy and pushing required to get her the treatment she needed is far beyond what the average American can or should be expected to undertake. The cherry on top of it all was the over $2 million in accrued costs (I shudder to think what we would have done if we were among the 27 million Americans without health insurance). That harrowing experience drives me every day to make healthcare more reliable, accessible and immediate. Anxiety of Healthcare Studies have shown that the anxiety of waiting for test results or diagnoses can actually lead to worse outcomes. At every step of the process, patients may feel like they are running into a brick wall when it comes to getting answers. Non-emergency MRI imaging takes anywhere from one to two weeks and lab results average two weeks. We need to do better and improve health outcomes faster. Things that should be automatic, like getting doctor referrals, reaching insurance plan administrators and seeking pre-authorizations for necessary procedures are a tangled thicket of bureaucracy, leading to unnecessary delays and inferior patient outcomes. Everyone knows that patients benefit the sooner serious conditions can be addressed, so why are we still stuck waiting? Waiting is associated with depression and anxiety, which can put further strain on the healthcare system. And delays affect minorities, women and those with lower incomes more directly, increasing costs and putting further burdens on the overall system. Using A.I. to take out these inefficiencies, like the cost of administration, could help to drastically reduce the cost of healthcare, making it more accessible for more people. Using intelligent systems to drive out inefficiencies and get quicker results will lead to better outcomes for everyone. Lowering the cost of healthcare and making it more instantaneous should be a shared goal. Healthcare Pain Points I co-founded a software company to address pain points in healthcare because I believe artificial intelligence software along with improvements in care are leading us toward a brighter future of wellness. A.I. can already do incredible things, like scan x-rays and review medical charts faster and more accurately than we ever thought possible just a few short years ago, as well as cut down on paperwork and lessen the administrative burden on back- office staff. And with the pace of advancement, A.I. is getting better and less expensive to use every day. We are in the midst of developing an ecosystem where lab results, forms, charts and appointments could all be completed in the time it takes you to hop off the exam table. That will make patient care better by making it more affordable and more effective. A.I. won’t – and shouldn’t – replace humans in healthcare, it will supercharge humans and dramatically improve health outcomes for our families and friends. Consider all the inefficiencies in the healthcare system today. According to a recent study, in the fifteen largest U.S. cities, it now takes an average of 26 days just to schedule a physician appointment as a new patient. And we are now adding two days onto that wait every five years. At our most desperate moments – in the emergency room – wait times now exceed two hours. Worse, after you’ve been seen it can take agonizing days or weeks to get results back. Our Vision: Centralize, Standardize & Automate Despite the availability of EMR systems, many healthcare providers are still on a paper-based system. This lack of centralized data leads to delays or the need for retests or additional screenings. Centralizing the functions that make the healthcare system run would provide a big boost to artificial intelligence systems allowing them to more quickly and automatically detect aberrations in a patient’s history. Human-led standardization – systems that organize and record data in common ways – will be completely replaced by A.I. that can map out those commonalities. What if blood samples could be automatically analyzed 24 hours per day, with no human intervention, so that warning signs could be detected earlier? That’s how healthcare starts to become virtually instantaneous. Machine learning and computer vision hold particular promise for healthcare, by analyzing millions or billions of points of data to recognize trends that humans might miss. Such systems might notice correlations that can influence preventative care, like certain work environments globally and a tendency to develop injuries or cancer. And chart and lab result analyses using computer vision will detect aberrations, even at a microscale, sooner and with higher accuracy – early diagnosis always leads to better outcomes. And with more data being fed into A.I. systems, they will rapidly improve. Now imagine if A.I. systems, based on those analyses, could schedule a patient’s next scan or immediately request insurance preauthorization for the next procedure. This is not only possible, but imminent, as machines learn to “speak” with one another. A.I. In The Back Office There are many ways A.I. will improve the healthcare experience in the examining room, but a number of startups are also trying to tackle back office functions. For instance, Microsoft in April announced it would provide Epic Systems, the giant hospital software provider, with generative A.I. software for automating responses to patient queries and to identify trends by analyzing patient records. It’s no wonder: Healthcare is a massive field – in the U.S. it reached $4.3 trillion in 2021, or 18.3% of gross domestic product, and is expected to grow by 50% by 2028. At Infinitus Systems, the company I founded in 2019, we are tackling back-office functions that slow the entire patient experience down. Our A.I. addresses one aspect that drives doctors’ and hospitals’ staff up the wall: routine calls to insurers and pharmacies. By removing the human involvement from tedious, semi-structured and repetitive back-office tasks that are not clinical in nature, we are already freeing up physicians and their teams to spend more time with their patients, improving short- and long-term outcomes. (A.I. has already become so ingrained in my day-to-day work that I even used ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas as I wrote this piece.) Today at Infinitus Systems, our A.I. makes tens of thousands of calls each month on behalf of care providers, allowing hospital and doctors’ staff to spend more time with patients and get them results faster. While our software mostly “talks” to humans today, we are fast approaching a time when intelligent systems are on either end of the transaction further cutting communication times. I believe advancements in A.I. can lead us not just to better outcomes and faster more affordable care, but also a more compassionate healthcare system with a focus on patients and not on paperwork. We’re not the only ones. Global healthcare A.I. investment is expected to reach $41.7 billion by 2027, compared with just $6.71 billion in 2021 and that was before the explosive growth and possibilities imagined by generative A.I. systems like ChatGPT. Among the hundreds of healthcare startups that have emerged in the past five years, many are testing new models relying on generative A.I. systems that will speed their success rate. And large hospital systems like the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as well as Google and Microsoft are rolling out A.I. models to, among other things, more accurately address patient concerns. At Johns Hopkins University they are testing a system that identifies sepsis, a body’s overreaction to an infection, on average six hours earlier than humans could, potentially saving thousands of lives per year. Because sepsis symptoms, like a fever, are similar to many other conditions it can be easy for humans to miss. Hopkins’ machine learning model can detect patterns from a patients’ history, symptoms and lab results and alert physicians. Around 1.7 million Americans develop sepsis every year and 250,000 of them will die – speeding up detection could save many of them. Caption Health and PathAI are also among those working to automate medical imaging through A.I. Babylon Health seeks to automate patient intake and scheduling through chatbots and other systems, which help reduce errors and speed up the process. Others are working to synthesize data from bedside monitors, ventilators and other data sources, which could be instantaneously fed to nurses and doctors for quicker care. At nearly every interaction the healthcare system A.I. can centralize, standardize and automate processes like data sharing, invoicing and supply chain management. By combining similar text and voice technologies we could one day soon produce a system that converses and engages with patients and caregivers. Such an AI, trained on a patient’s medical history, could directly and instantaneously address concerns — “What’s this spot on my skin?” — and offer real solutions or tamp down the irrational fears we’ve all experienced after researching a symptom on the web. All of these improvements won’t – and shouldn’t – replace doctors, but A.I.-led innovations are poised to help professionals do the job of providing care better. And far faster. We have a long way to go, and, yes, some more waiting to do, but working together toward a goal of instantaneous healthcare is happening today. This article was originally posted on quiet.com. | <urn:uuid:148f2a28-16e7-4282-8687-cd27ae1a59f9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.infinitus.ai/blog/thanks-to-a-i-the-doctor-will-see-you-now/ | 2024-04-19T12:56:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.948818 | 2,229 |
When it comes to coordinating and managing construction projects, the role of technology cannot be downplayed. Incorporating digital tools into project management significantly improves the delivery and performance of these projects. In recent years, industry experts have acknowledged Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a game-changer in project management. Understanding how BIM consulting impacts project management allows construction teams to leverage the associated benefits in their operations, thereby achieving project success.
The Phenomenon of Building Information Modeling
Building Information Modeling, commonly known as BIM, signifies a paradigm shift in the construction and civil engineering universe. It is an innovative and forward-looking methodology that employs detailed digital prototypes of construction projects. These are not just simple visual representations; they are intricate, multi-layered, virtual depictions, encompassing architectural, mechanical, and geographical information, enabling profound and insightful decision-making.
BIM: A Disruptive Innovation
In an era underpinned by sustainable innovation and driven by exponential technological advancements, BIM has emerged as a veritable disruptor. Revolutionizing the construction landscape, it offers a comprehensive and all-encompassing view of a project and its multitudinous components. With remarkable 3D modeling capabilities, BIM transcends the realm of standard design toolkits, leading to visually rich, immersive project visualization, fostering increased understanding and stimulating enhanced collaboration. It places a project in its real-life context before even a single brick is laid.
The Crucial Role of BIM in Project Management
BIM is no longer a novelty or a luxury in the contemporary project management ecosystem. Its benefits are so compelling that it has rapidly evolved into an essential instrument for the modern-day project manager. By assuring robust communication channels, fostering improved coordination among diverse project facets, and delivering optimized resource allocation, BIM encapsulates all vital project data in one accessible, easy-to-navigate system.
Taking this a step further, BIM Consulting Services play a pivotal role in augmenting decision-making process and overall efficiency in project management. As specialized services, they leverage their high-level expertise and unveil fresh, innovative perspectives. In doing so, they act as catalysts to expedite project processes, propose cost-effective alternatives, and extract the maximum potential from the resources at hand – nurturing the pillars of effective project management.
Reaping the Benefits of BIM Consulting in Project Management
The integration of BIM consulting into project management processes brings forth a plethora of substantial benefits that resonate powerfully through various stages of project planning, execution, and delivery.
Improved Visualization and Communication
One of the most commendable benefits of BIM consulting originates from its advanced 3D modeling capabilities. These in-depth, lifelike 3D models don’t merely refine visualization, they set new standards for it. These sophisticated models offer an intricate view of each element of the project, filling comprehension gaps and eliminating ambiguities in the interpretation. The high-definition lucidity provided by these models ensures all team members and stakeholders have an accurate visualization of the end result. It breeds a synchronized understanding across the board, efficiently mitigating discrepancies and ensuring every decision pushes the project towards the unified goal.
Error Detection and Prevention
BIM consulting stands as a protective sentinel at the design and planning stages of a project, equipped with the prowess of error detection and mitigation. The foresight it offers enables project managers to identify potential errors, or misalignments in the design, materials, or structure early on. This preemptive resolution of possible glitches saves substantial costs by eliminating the need for drastic and expensive modifications during the construction phase.
Enhanced Collaboration and Integration
Through Building Information Modeling consulting, barriers within different components of a project can be removed, allowing for thorough and seamless integration. This approach ensures harmonious collaboration among varying stakeholders, becoming a pivotal force driving projects towards success.
The contributions made by this strategic integration in project management are of remarkable significance. These benefits can, however, only be harnessed through a well-established understanding and setup of the complete BIM process, a fact which has led to the rise in popularity of bim outsourcing services.
The act of incorporating BIM consulting into project management not only fundamentally changes the execution and delivery of construction projects, but it injects an elevated level of efficiency and precision into the overall process. By utilizing the advantages offered by such strategic consulting, project management can be conducted more effectively, leading to reductions in costs and tangible improvements in results. It becomes clear that understanding the far-reaching impacts of Building Information Modeling consulting on project management is essential for any construction operation with an aim to refine its processes and achieve triumphant project success. | <urn:uuid:27aaf1b7-3baf-4795-b843-5d34c1630df3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.inforisticblog.net/2024/03/understanding-the-impact-of-bim-consulting-on-project-management.html | 2024-04-19T12:58:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.910367 | 950 |
For three weeks, the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol has been under siege by Russian forces. Between 100,000 and 200,000 people remain trapped in the city, which continues to come under relentless bombardment.
Local authorities say 80% of the city’s infrastructure has been destroyed, some of it beyond repair. The city has been without water, electricity and heating, and it is impossible to count the number of deaths. This week Ukraine rejected Russia’s ultimatum to surrender Mariupol. | <urn:uuid:c187bce7-ca56-4753-a731-ea2509df0412> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.informed.so/articles/2022-03-22-why-is-mariupol-so-important-to-russian-forces | 2024-04-19T12:26:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.955943 | 105 |
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The Schuler Education Foundation recently doled out tens of millions of dollars to a handful of liberal arts colleges to expand access for underserved students at their institutions. The money comes as a challenge grant, which will require the institutions to raise matching funds over a period of years to double the investment.
The 20-year-old foundation has long focused on supporting liberal arts students, said Jason Patenaude, executive director and chief operating officer at Schuler. Now, it’s supporting the colleges that educate them.
“We realized a few years ago that we could also move up the value chain a little bit and support these schools directly,” Patenaude said. “Because if we want to make sure that students get the opportunity to experience this great education, you need to make sure that those colleges are financially stable, and that they have the seats available for low-income or undocumented students so that these students can attend.”
Five institutions -- Bates College, Carleton College, Kenyon College, Tufts University and Union College -- have received grants via the foundation’s Schuler Access Initiative. Eventually, the foundation hopes to distribute $500 million to as many as 25 liberal arts colleges to recruit and enroll more undocumented and Pell Grant-eligible students.
All five institutions are predominantly white and located in the Midwest and Northeast.
Pell Grant eligibility is often used as a proxy for low-income status. The percentage of first-time undergraduate students that receive Pell Grants at each institution currently ranges from 9 percent at Kenyon and Bates to 16 percent at Union, recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics showed.
The foundation selected the first five institutions because they showed a history of supporting low-income students, according to Patenaude.
“We wanted to work with schools that we felt had shown a real commitment to supporting low-income and undocumented students but had maybe not had the resources to accept as many as they wanted to just because they couldn’t afford to,” he said.
This is the case at Union, a private college in Schenectady, N.Y., that is set to receive $20 million from the foundation, the college announced Tuesday. The college aims to raise another $20 million over the next five years to meet the foundation’s matching grant, for a total investment of $40 million.
“Union is one of fewer than 100 schools that meets full demonstrated need,” said David Harris, president of the college. “That means that we get to a point where we just don’t have more financial aid money, and so we can’t admit exceptional students who need financial aid.”
The college has already raised about $3 million and received lots of interest from board members and other donors, Harris said.
Union enrolls about 2,000 undergraduate students, including about 75 Pell Grant-eligible students in each class, according to a college press release. During the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years, the Schuler investment will allow the college to increase that total by nine students each year. In subsequent years, the college will add 10 Pell Grant-eligible students.
The initiative is particularly exciting for Harris, who received a Pell Grant when he attended college.
“I know firsthand what it’s like to think, ‘Can I attend this school? Can I afford it?’ And then to see that -- thanks to the generosity of others and the government as well -- ‘I actually can,’” Harris said. “I've been excited to be able to extend that opportunity to others.”
Bates, a private college in Lewiston, Me., received a $50 million challenge grant from the foundation, tasking the institution with raising an additional $50 million for a total $100 million investment. The college had already raised $30 million in pledges and matching gifts prior to the public announcement Tuesday.
The college hopes to increase the number of students who are Pell Grant eligible, undocumented and low income by 50 percent over the next decade.
Bates enrolls about 1,870 undergraduate students. During the 2019-20 academic year, 47 first-year students received Pell Grants, according to NCES data.
“This is a game changer for Bates,” Clayton Spencer, president of Bates, said in a statement. “Bates was founded by people who believed in the power of education to develop the full potential of every human being. This extraordinary investment from the Schuler Education Foundation, combined with the generosity of Bates donors, provides us with the means to renew this founding vision in a very real and tangible way. I am thrilled that we will be able to make the life-transforming experience of the liberal arts available to even greater numbers of talented students who might otherwise not have this opportunity.”
Carleton, a private college in Northfield, Minn., will receive a $50 million matching grant, a college spokesperson said Tuesday. If the college raises enough to match the grant, the endowed fund will total $100 million. (This paragraph has been updated to state that Carleton could receive $50 million from the foundation.)
The Schuler Education Foundation is still deciding which liberal arts colleges will be included for the next round of grants, Patenaude said. College officials at interested institutions can reach out to the foundation for consideration.
“The colleges that we work with are going to get a tremendous amount of value from increasing the representation at their schools for underrepresented students, for low-income students and for undocumented students,” Patenaude said. “We want that benefit to happen as quickly as possible.” | <urn:uuid:166dc221-0e99-4ccb-aab0-93a64d30a91f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/09/29/foundation-provides-millions-equity-liberal-arts?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=b9babcbeee-DNU_2021_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-b9babcbeee-198604945&mc_cid=b9babcbeee&mc_eid=2f03ba8d16 | 2024-04-19T13:12:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.969193 | 1,187 |
Sandro Botticelli, was born March 1, 1445 in Florence and died there on May 17, 1510.
He began his apprenticeship in the workshop of Filippo Lippi and together, they painted in the Cathedral of Prato.
During the time spent at the Lippi’s workshop Botticelli painted many Madonnas with the style of his master. On the death of Lippi in 1469, he opened his workshop and began his personal production of paintings influenced by Pollaiuolo and Verrocchio. In 1472 he joined the Compagnia di San Luca, the brotherhood of artists in Florence. In 1475 he began working for the Medici family, who commissioned many works to beautify their homes.
In 1478 the series of allegories and myths began: "The Spring" of 1478, "Pallas taming the Centaur" of 1482, "Venus and Mars" in 1483 and "Birth of Venus" in 1484.
In this same period, 1481-82, he was called to Rome to work on the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. These are the only works that he realized far from Florence.
In the following years he continued painting remaining loyal to his style based on refined elegance and charming ethereal figures, the choice of the subjects instead underwent a change, returning to prevail religious subjects on mythological themes. This change coincided with the death of Lorenzo de 'Medici (1492).
From 1490 to 1497 he painted the illustration of the Divine Comedy (preserved partly in the Prints and Drawings of Staatlische Museen in Berlin and partly in the Vatican Library). | <urn:uuid:67d83bb0-3a2f-4021-a3d5-f6bfc7b5eb31> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.insideinferno.com/en/florence/botticelli-mappa-dell-inferno | 2024-04-19T13:18:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.970708 | 350 |
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I have over 15 years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist. In my practice I draw from previous experience as a recruiter, corporate trainer, and change management consultant. It has been my privilege to conduct over 10,000 sessions with youth and adult clients, in English and Spanish.
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Payday loans are an ideal way to solve financial crisis at any time. The reasons why they are preferred by many people is because if the benefits they come with when it comes to solving financial issues. These loans are given to clients that have a consistent pay slip from a reputable firm.
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You will be able to have your Indiana Advance loan approved and sent to you in a matter of hours for your needs. They are ideal for paying debts in terms of mortgages and other loans for good credit scores, meeting emergencies and adding money to your personal needs. The amount given to your will be dependent on the salary you have and the track record you have when it comes to paying back.
One of the things you need to understand about payday loans is that they come with sets or rules and regulations depending on the State.
Every State in the US will have a policy or policies that govern payday loans in term of borrowing, payments and defaults. These laws are designed to protect the lender and the borrower for each other, many things could go wrong during borrowing and lending creating a problem for the two parties.
The state of Indiana is not different. Payday loan lenders have had to keep themselves in the loop concerning payday loans. The borrowers have also had to keep an open eye on the development of the loans.
The fact of the matter is that these loans are a lifesaver but can also be a problem. Some states like Virginia will limit the lenders from refinancing to keep them away from debt while a state like Maine will not. The Indiana payday loans are specific in terms of the amount to be borrowed, the limitations and what should happen when the defaults come. They also have specific regulations on the charges in terms of the limits that the lender should sue to charge the borrower. There are also rules and regulations that govern the violation of all the laws in terms of penalties. These include rules that govern taking a borrower to court ate the end of the day.
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The state of Indiana does not allow any lender to charge the borrower more than 15% on the amount borrowed. The rates can however spiral downwards as is the case due to competition it eh business. The amount charged on $100 will be 15$which means that the borrowed will need to pay back $115 to the lender. Loans that range from $401 to $500 are charged about 10$ while those that range between $251 and $400 attract a 135 charge from the Indiana payday loans. Payday loans that will range between forty and two hundred and fifty dollars will attract a charge of 15%. The Indiana payday loan rules and regulations do not allow the lender to charge the borrower more than $20 per loan. They are also not allowed to take any form of criminal action on the borrower by charging any extra fees.
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Violation of the laws
Indiana payday loan will attract some penalties when violations are
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With the increasing reliance on digital platforms, businesses face the ever-growing threat of cyber-attacks and data breaches. As a result, the need for cyber liability insurance has become crucial in safeguarding businesses from potential financial losses. This article delves into the intricacies of cyber liability insurance, its coverage, its cost, and how it can effectively protect businesses.
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What is Cyber Liability Insurance?
Cyber liability insurance is a specialised insurance policy designed to protect businesses from the potentially devastating effects of cyber-related risks. This type of data breach insurance provides coverage for expenses related to data breaches, cyber-attacks, and other similar incidents that may compromise sensitive data or electronic systems.
Understanding the Coverage
Cyber liability insurance typically covers a wide range of expenses associated with cyber incidents, such as legal fees, forensic investigations, customer notification costs, and credit monitoring services. Additionally, it may also include coverage for business interruption losses and cyber extortion expenses.
Types of Cyber Liability Insurance
There are various types of cyber liability insurance policies available, tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses. These may include first-party and third-party coverage, network security liability, and privacy liability insurance, among others.
Here are some of the most common types of cyber liability insurance:
This type of coverage reimburses businesses for the costs they incur as a result of a cyberattack, such as:
- Data breach notification and remediation: This includes the cost of notifying affected individuals, credit monitoring services, and forensic investigations.
- Business interruption: This covers lost revenue and other expenses incurred while a business is recovering from a cyberattack.
- Cyber extortion: This covers the cost of paying a ransom demand to regain access to data or systems.
This type of coverage protects businesses from liability for damages caused to third parties as a result of a cyberattack, such as:
- Regulatory fines and penalties: This covers the cost of fines and penalties imposed by regulatory bodies for data breaches or other violations.
- Legal fees and settlements: This covers the cost of defending lawsuits and paying settlements to individuals or businesses who have been harmed by a cyberattack.
Errors and Omissions (E&O) Coverage
This type of coverage protects businesses from liability for errors and omissions made in the course of providing technology products or services. For example, if a software company’s product contains a security vulnerability that is exploited by hackers, E&O coverage may help to cover the costs of defending lawsuits from customers who have been harmed.
Media Liability Coverage
This type of coverage protects businesses from liability for claims of defamation, privacy infringement, and other intellectual property violations that may arise from the publication of online content.
This type of coverage protects businesses from losses caused by employee theft, fraud, and other criminal activity.
The specific types of cyber liability insurance that are right for a business will depend on its size, industry, and risk profile. It is important to work with an insurance broker to understand the different types of coverage available and to choose a policy that meets the specific needs of your business.
Do I need Cyber Liability Insurance?
Given the prevalence of cyber threats in today’s digital landscape, businesses of all sizes can benefit from cyber liability insurance. Regardless of the industry, any organisation that handles sensitive data or relies on electronic systems can be vulnerable to cyber-attacks and data breaches.
If you’re still wondering, here are some questions to ask yourself to help you decide:
- Do I collect or store any sensitive data, such as customer financial information, medical records, or Social Security numbers?
- Do I rely on my computer systems to conduct business?
- Do I have employees who have access to sensitive data?
- Am I subject to any data privacy regulations, such as HIPAA or PCI-DSS?
- Could a cyberattack cause significant financial or reputational damage to my business?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should strongly consider getting cyber liability insurance.
Here are some of the benefits of having cyber liability insurance:
- It can help you cover the costs of a data breach, such as notifying affected individuals, providing credit monitoring services, and conducting forensic investigations.
- It can help you cover legal fees and settlements if you are sued as a result of a cyberattack.
- It can help you recover from a business interruption caused by a cyberattack.
- It can help you protect your reputation from damage caused by a cyberattack.
The cost of cyber liability insurance varies depending on the size of your business and the type of coverage you need. However, it is generally a relatively inexpensive way to protect your business from the financial risks of a cyberattack.
How Much Does Cyber Insurance Cost?
The cost of cyber insurance can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the size and nature of the business, the extent of coverage required, and the perceived level of cyber risk. Insurers take into account these factors when determining the premium for cyber liability insurance.
The cost of cyber insurance can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including:
- The size of your business: Larger businesses with more data to protect typically pay more for cyber insurance than smaller businesses.
- The type of data you collect and store: Businesses that collect and store sensitive data, such as customer financial information or medical records, typically pay more for cyber insurance than businesses that do not.
- Your industry: Some industries are more likely to be targeted by cyberattacks than others, and businesses in those industries typically pay more for cyber insurance.
- Your risk tolerance: Businesses with a higher risk tolerance may be willing to pay less for cyber insurance, while businesses with a lower risk tolerance may be willing to pay more for more comprehensive coverage.
That said, here is a general range of what you can expect to pay for cyber insurance:
- Small businesses: $500 to $5,000 per year
- Medium-sized businesses: $5,000 to $50,000 per year
- Large businesses: $50,000 to $1 million per year
Getting a Cyber Insurance Quote
Businesses interested in obtaining cyber liability insurance can request insurance quotes from reputable insurers to assess the cost and coverage options available. It is advisable to compare quotes from multiple insurers to find a policy that best suits the business’s needs.
Here’s a breakdown of the process:
Assess Your Risk
Before diving into quotes, take a moment to understand your specific risk profile. Consider factors like:
- The size and type of your business: Larger businesses and those handling sensitive data tend to face higher risks and premiums.
- Your industry: Certain industries, like healthcare and finance, are more targeted by cybercriminals.
- Your security posture: Robust cybersecurity measures can lower your risk profile and potentially earn you discounts.
Once you have a grasp of your risk, compile some key details to share with insurers:
- Annual revenue: This helps insurers gauge the potential impact of a cyberattack on your business.
- Data types stored: Specify the types of data you collect and store, like customer information, financial records, or intellectual property.
- Cybersecurity measures: Outline your existing security measures like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and employee training.
Now comes the shopping around part! Reach out to different insurance providers or brokers and request quotes based on your risk profile and gathered information. Don’t just focus on the cheapest option; compare coverages, deductibles, and the reputation of the insurers.
Understand the Coverage
Cyber insurance policies can vary greatly. Scrutinise the specific coverage offered in each quote, paying attention to the following:
- First-party coverage: This covers your own expenses like data breach notification, forensic investigation, and business interruption.
- Third-party coverage: This protects you from legal liabilities and claims arising from a cyberattack, like regulatory fines or customer lawsuits.
- Limits of coverage: These are the maximum amounts the insurer will pay for each type of claim.
Choose the Right Policy
Select the policy that best aligns with your risk profile, budget, and coverage needs. Don’t hesitate to negotiate with insurers based on your research and comparisons.
What Does Data Breach Insurance Cover?
Data breach insurance provides coverage for a wide array of cyber threats and data breaches that may impact businesses. It encompasses expenses associated with managing a data breach, including legal and public relations costs, as well as notification and credit monitoring services for affected individuals.
What it covers:
This covers expenses directly incurred by your business as a result of the breach, such as:
- Notification costs: Informing affected individuals and regulatory bodies about the breach.
- Credit monitoring and identity theft protection: Offering these services to impacted individuals to help them monitor and safeguard their personal information.
- Forensic investigation: Determining the nature and scope of the breach to identify the vulnerabilities and prevent future attacks.
- Public relations and crisis management: Addressing reputational damage and restoring public trust.
- Business interruption: Covering lost revenue and additional expenses if your operations are disrupted due to the breach.
This protects your business from legal liabilities arising from the breach, such as:
- Regulatory fines and penalties: Covering potential fines imposed by data protection authorities for non-compliance with regulations.
- Legal defence and settlements: Paying for legal representation and any settlements reached in lawsuits filed by affected individuals or third parties.
Some policies may also offer additional coverage for:
- Cyber extortion: Reimbursing ransom payments demanded by attackers in exchange for releasing stolen data.
- Data restoration: Covering the costs of restoring lost or corrupted data.
What It Doesn’t Cover
It’s important to note that data breach insurance typically excludes certain types of losses, such as:
- Pre-breach losses: Expenses incurred before the breach occurred, such as those related to inadequate security measures.
- Intentional acts: Losses caused by deliberate misconduct by your own employees or contractors.
- Reputational damage: While public relations assistance may be covered, the long-term reputational impact of a breach is generally not covered.
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Return of The Troubles?
Timothy Compston considers the threat posed by dissident republican terrorism after the murder of a journalist.
The tragic shooting of 29-year-old journalist Lyra McKee by a masked New IRA gunman while she was covering rioting in the Creggan area of Derry/Londonderry back in April from behind police lines – an action that has been roundly condemned by all sides of the political spectrum – has raised some fundamental questions about the prevailing security situation in the Province and, crucially, what the future may hold there.
Over the past two decades for the outside world, at least, Northern Ireland has fallen largely off the radar with many assuming that any underlying issues had been resolved and that peace had firmly taken hold following the Good Friday (Belfast) Agreement (GFA) in 1998 and the IRA and Loyalist paramilitary ceasefires. Certainly, there were a series of developments in the early days, which gave cause for optimism. The end of the terrorist campaign of the IRA – for example – was mirrored by a massive draw-down of military personnel and the dismantling of much of the counter terrorism infrastructure including everything from watchtowers to checkpoints.
Added to this – in the context of normalising the situation in the Province – there was the spectacle of power sharing in action (in the Northern Ireland Assembly) with the DUP (Democratic Unionist Party) and their arch enemies Sinn Féin – the political wing of the IRA – going into Government together following the St Andrews Agreement and the Assembly election in 2007. In fact, the DUP’s Rev. Ian Paisley as First Minister and Martin McGuinness – a former IRA member – from Sinn Féin as Deputy First Minister had such a good rapport that they even came to be labelled as the ‘Chuckle Brothers’ – something that would have been unthinkable at the height of The Troubles
Despite the positive groundwork, progress on the political front has stalled somewhat in recent years. A series of events have, sadly, conspired to turn up the temperature here leading to the collapse of devolution, a vacuum that paramilitary groups – especially dissident republicans – are all too happy to take advantage of. The controversy around the handling of a multi-million pound RHI (Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme) – which is estimated to have cost £480 million – did not help and, more fundamentally, since the Stormont House Agreement of 2014 a stalemate over things like an Irish Language Act, has resulted, ultimately, in the breakdown of power sharing.
Moving ahead, the murder of Lyra McKee is a stark illustration that there are terrorist elements – albeit smaller than before – who are intent on harking back to the bad old days to achieve their aims and, most worryingly, are quite happy to draw in a new generation of individuals to engage in rioting – or worse – who were not even born during The Troubles. The first suspects taken in for questioning under the Terrorism Act in relation to the events in Derry fitted this pattern with both being very young – 18 and 19 – although they were later released.
Two older men – aged 51 and 38 – were subsequently charged with rioting, petrol bomb and vehicle hijacking offences. In the days after Lyra McKee’s death the so-called New IRA admitted that one of its members fired the fatal shot, insisting that it was an accident and that they were targeting police officers who they labelled “Crown Forces”. Prior to the rioting, which appeared to be orchestrated by dissident republicans, the PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) had moved into the area as part of a raid looking for munitions.
So how great is the threat on the ground from paramilitary groups like the New IRA who advocate the use of violence in pursuit of their vision of a united Ireland? As a backdrop to current developments it is true that, from a security perspective, Northern Ireland today is still a far cry from 1972 when the murder rate soared to 476. The latest Police Recorded Security Statistics bulletin from the PSNI covering March 2018 – February 2019 – which was published prior to Lyra McKee’s murder – offers some reassurance on the wider level of violence as there were only two security related deaths compared with three in the previous 12 months. The PSNI figures also show a decrease in the numbers of bombings, shootings and paramilitary-style attacks. Specifically, there were 15 bombing incidents compared with 24 in the previous year; casualties of paramilitary style assaults were down from 67 to 56 and shootings dropped from 52 to 37. There was a slight rise in the number of firearms found – 45 compared with 39 – and the quantity of explosives.
Returning to the New IRA, this dissident Republican group, which refers to itself as ‘the IRA’, is reported to have emerged in 2012 when Republican Action Against Drugs (RAAD) and other small republican groups merged with the Real IRA. At the time the PSNI estimated that the new group had about 250 to 300 activists. One of the first major incidents involving the New IRA was the murder of a prison officer – David Black – in November 2012 as he drove to work at Maghaberry Prison, he was the first officer to be killed for nearly 20 years. Another prison officer died in 2016 following injuries sustained when a booby trap device went off under his car. More recently in July 2018 the New IRA claimed responsibility for automatic gunfire and petrol bomb attacks targeting police officers during rioting in Derry/Londonderry, a scenario very similar to that which led to the tragic death of journalist Lara McKee in April.
At the start of this year suspicions were also raised that the New IRA was behind a car bomb attack on the courthouse in Derry. In addition, the Irish News reports that, using a recognised code word, the New IRA claimed responsibility for four explosive devices posted to Waterloo Station, buildings near Heathrow and London City airports and the University of Glasgow. A fifth device was found at a postal depot in Limerick. Added to this, in the week before the Lara McKee shooting a horizontal mortar tube and command wire were found on the other side of Northern Ireland near Castlewellan, County Down, although in this case no group has been tied to the find.
Ultimately, there are mixed signs where the security and political landscape in Northern Ireland is concerned. Those supporting violence remain a very small minority with many Republicans now willing to follow a peaceful path to achieve their aims. As part of this strategy we have witnessed a renewed push by Sinn Féin and its new president Mary Lou McDonald for a border poll. It was encouraging to see in the wake of Lyra McKee’s death that political leaders were able to put their differences aside and issue a rare joint statement saying that they were united in rejecting those responsible: “They have no support in the community, must be brought to justice and should disband immediately. We reiterate our support for the PSNI, who while carrying out their duties were also the target of last night’s attack. We call on anyone with any information to bring that forward to the police and assist their inquiries. This is a time for calm heads.” After Lyra McKee’s murder a reward of up to £10,000 for information was offered by the charity Crimestoppers and to date the PSNI says that it received help from more than 140 people with the investigation, an impressive figure given that Creggan is a known Republican stronghold. Friends and supporters of Lyra McKee staged a protest at the offices of Saoradh — identified by police as the New IRA’s political wing — by leaving red handprints in paint on the building’s wall.
At the funeral of Lyra McKee in St. Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast there was a standing ovation when the priest, Father Martin McGill, looking at all the political leaders gathered together in front of him said: “Why in God’s name does it take the death of a 29-year-old girl to get to this point?” More recently church leaders met with the parties and British and Irish Ministers recently at Stormont – the NI Parliament – and reiterated this point. Speaking to the media, the Church of Ireland Primate, Archbishop Richard Clarke, said: “One of the messages we tried to send today is that, in a vacuum, other forces will move into that vacuum and take control of it.” He added that was why there was a huge need for normal political life to start again. Thankfully, the talks process between the main political parties in Northern Ireland has been rekindled by the NI Secretary and the Irish Foreign Minister with progress set to be reviewed at the end of May.
On a more ominous note, despite graffiti initially appearing on the ‘Free Derry’ wall in the Creggan area of Derry/Londonderry saying “Not in our name, RIP Lyra” now signs are being put up once again threatening that those who cooperate with the police will be shot. This shows that there is still a long way to go to eliminate the terrorist threat, and fear generated by groups like the New IRA and their ardent supporters within the community. Beyond this as Brexit looms it is going to be vital that community representatives and politicians temper their language so as not to add fuel to the flames being stoked by other parties – like the paramilitaries – who are simply not interested in engaging in the political process. There is also the concern that terrorist groupings may use any sign of additional infrastructure along the border as an excuse to ramp up their violence. This of course is part of the reason why the PSNI has put on hold the sale of police stations near the border – such as Warrenpoint – and has been given an additional £16.5 million in funding from the UK Treasury to recruit 308 additional officers and staff by April 2020.
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The Different Stages Of Coffee Roasting
We have all wondered at some point what goes into making, or more precisely, roasting coffee. Roasting maximizes the potential of green coffee beans. It makes the beans sufficiently brittle and porous for grinding and brewing. But how is coffee roasted, and what actually happens in the process?
A number of intricate chemical changes take place during roasting that significantly affect the coffee's ultimate flavor. The roast profile is the rate at which the coffee beans move through each step. By making sure the roast profile for each bean is precisely the same every time, roasters work to maintain consistency in the coffee. Really, the only two factors that matter when roasting coffee are temperature and time. It is possible to bring out distinct attributes of the coffee bean that each roaster wants to emphasize by carefully varying these two crucial parameters.
Coffee beans are green in color and smell beany and grassy before roasting. Green coffee beans don't actually smell at all like coffee. We produce 800 to 1000 different fragrance molecules when we roast coffee. These ingredients give coffee its flavor. We can change the presence of these scent components in coffee and the flavor of the coffee by using roast profiling. Here are the stages of roasting–the more you know, right?
Coffee Roasting Stages
Drying Stage: The initial moisture content of the raw coffee bean is between 10 and 12 percent. When the raw bean is first inserted into the coffee roaster, it is typically preheated, and for the first few minutes, nothing seems to be happening. The bean is warming up at this point, and the water within is starting to evaporate. For the initial part, a lot of energy is required. As a general rule, the drying stage should take up between 35% and 45% of the total roasting time. If the drying process proceeds too quickly, the beans will get uneven amounts of heat, increasing the possibility of internal and external burning.
Browning Stage: Drying continues even at the browning stage. The Maillard process, which causes browning, begins at the browning stage. Reducing sugars and amino acids undergo the Maillard process, which produces thousands of distinct fragrance and color chemicals called melanoids. The roast naturally slows down at this point, and some roastmasters purposefully do the same to ensure flavor development. The coffee begins to pop at the end of the browning cycle. The development stage begins at this point, which is known as the first crack. In order to properly maximize taste development from the ongoing chemical processes, this phase is normally done slowly and with care.
Development Stage: Coffee beans start to mature and open up. At the development stage, they start to caramelize and release sugars and other chemical substances. We can tell that the bean has started to develop when we see the first crack. Development times will change depending on the roast level we are going at. We normally stop the formation of light roasts after the first crack. Our development period will be a few minutes longer for medium roasts. We usually hold the beans within the drum either before or just after the second crack for espresso and dark roasts.
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DECISION MAKING BODY
University Senate: It is the supreme decision making body on policies, budget, and rules and regulations. Incumbent Honorable Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the Senate. Honorable Minister of Education chairs the Senate Meeting in the absence of Premier, and Vice Chancellor chairs it in the absence of Minister of Education. Senate is composed of the representatives from District Development Committee, Municipalities, industrialists, farmers, social workers, academicians, donors, Ministry of Education, University Grants Commission, Higher Secondary School, Nepal University Teacher Association, Pokhara University Teacher Association, Student Union and other universities. The Vice Chancellor, the Deans, four Campus Chiefs and three university teachers nominated by the Chancellor are also the members of the Senate. The Registrar is the member secretary of the Senate.
Academic Council: Chaired by the Vice Chancellor, Academic Council is an academic body of the university. The Council is comprised of the heads of the major academic bodies, such as the Registrar, Deans of different faculties, Chairmen of various subject committees, educationists, the Chief of Research Center, Controller of Examinations, Chief of Curriculum Development Center, experts and teachers appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor. The Council formulates policies and practices on curricula, teaching, examination, and academic programs of the university.
Executive Council: Chaired by the Vice Chancellor, the Council executes decisions taken by the University Senate. It is composed of seven members—the Vice Chancellor, one person from among Deans, one person from among the Campus Chiefs who are members of the Senate, three persons from among members of the Senate including one teacher and the Registrar. The Registrar is the ex-officio member secretary of the Council
Others: Faculty Boards, Subject Committees, and Examination Committee assist the university in designing academic programs, conduct examinations, and monitor decisions made by the university. University Service Commission recommends candidates to be recruited as per the requirement of the university. Instructors and faculties run the programs under the direct supervision of respective Deans. Currently, the University Senate has given approval to run academic programs under the Faculty of Management Studies, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. | <urn:uuid:aa61e689-477a-4c56-b05a-5348ae30eb49> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.iost.edu.np/governance/ | 2024-04-19T13:05:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.951735 | 458 |
EPA considering new dicamba controls
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is mulling options to curb off-target damage from over-the-top dicamba applications after finding complaints continued at high numbers last year despite new restrictions imposed prior to the 2021 growing season.
In an extensive 73-page data review published last month, the agency said incident reports last year “show little change in number, severity or geographic extent of dicamba-related incidents” compared to prior years.
“Given the new information from the 2021 growing season, EPA is reviewing whether over-the-top dicamba can be used in a manner that does not pose...
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عنوان مقاله [English]
Petroleum warehouses and storage tanks are one of the major sources of air pollution. Therefore, this study aims to identify, assess and manage risks of air pollution in the central warehouse of Yazd Oil Products Distribution Company (OPDC). In this study, FTA Method was applied to identify environmental risks while E-FMEA was used to assess the risks. Based on the results of risk assessment, the highest RPN (equal to 336) is related to air pollution risk caused by respiratory and operational evaporation of the product due to lack of sealing of connectors. The second highest PRN equal to 280 is associated with operational evaporation of the product and the environment heat. In the pipeline, the highest RPN (tantamount to 180) is related to respiratory and operational evaporation of the product due to lack of sealing of connectors, while at loading platforms, operational evaporation of the product during its receiving and transmitting with RPN of 360 is identified as the most important air pollution risks. After identifying and assessing the environmental risks of air pollution, GIS Software was applied for zoning the air pollution. Accordingly, the risk map of air pollution on the site of oil storage was prepared. The results of the zoning suggested that the air pollution rate caused by NMTHC was occurred at Storage Section. Besides, the highest air pollution caused by SO2 was occurred at the southern side of the warehouse. Finally, risk management strategies as Kahab Project were proposed for Yazd Oil Products Distribution Company. | <urn:uuid:e6c50949-ec8e-465b-a0a0-0a87996ffa04> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.iraneiap.ir/article_12847.html | 2024-04-19T11:42:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.953513 | 317 |
Myanmar junta forces killed more than 110 civilians including 10 children in January, said the civilian National Unity Government (NUG).
The NUG’s Ministry of Justice said in its latest report that 116 civilians died in regime attacks in January, while at least 37 more people were injured.
The resistance stronghold of Sagaing Region suffered the highest casualties with 80 dead, followed by Mandalay Region with 11 killed and Magwe Region with eight dead.
In addition, junta forces in January burned down nearly 5,100 civilian houses in Sagaing, Magwe, Mandalay and Tanintharyi regions and Chin, Mon and Kayin states, according to the NUG report.
Military regime troops and pro-junta militia have been stepping up their attacks on civilian targets in Sagaing especially. Some 4,700 civilian homes were torched in Sagaing last month.
Over 95 people were also arbitrarily arrested by the junta in January, added the NUG report.
The NUG’s Ministry of Justice said that it has collected evidence of war crimes, human rights violations, and crimes against humanity, so that the perpetrators can be brought to justice.
The ministry also called on the public and revolutionary groups to submit evidence of such crimes to them.
Myanmar has been in political, economic and social turmoil since the Myanmar military’s coup in February 2021. Faced with a nationwide rebellion against its rule, the merciless junta is continuing to use brutal and lethal crackdowns in an attempt to crush resistance.
Rights group the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) said that it had confirmed 2,954 civilian deaths since the military takeover, while over 17,668 people have been arrested by the regime.
AAPP added that the actual number of deaths and detentions are likely much higher and that it will continue to update the figures. | <urn:uuid:e4212dbe-cbef-46d3-b002-22ea82e154f6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-regime-killed-over-110-civilians-including-10-children-in-january.html | 2024-04-19T13:01:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.976538 | 384 |
Sreenivasan Jain, the Indian journalist who provided us with the important footage of Hamas setting up and launching rockets from near his hotel has now provided the backstory.
In it, he makes some important points, including confirmation the IDF sent warnings for civilians to evacuate before striking at a rocket launching site, the real fear of Hamas reprisals of reporting the truth, Hamas endangering the lives of civilians, as well as a rebuttal of the “where else can we fire rockets” argument.
As the video explains, we woke up on the penultimate day of our Gaza trip around 6 am, and there it was, exactly as you see it on tape: an incongruous blue tent on a tiny, vacant, overgrown patch of land behind a low, abandoned building.There is an important detail about that spot which I mention in our video report which may not have fully registered – this was the exact location from where a rocket was fired five days prior. It happened around midnight, so it was impossible to film. Panic ensued. The Israel Defence Force (IDF) sent a warning to two hotels across the road to evacuate; within minutes they were empty. Those in our building slept in a safe room on the ground floor. And so that spot was seared in our memory.
So when we saw the tent on the same location with two men (later three) moving in and out, working on something inside which they seemed to be burying into the ground, it wasn’t hard to conclude what this was. When they started running wires out of the tent, the final steps before covering the earth with a spade, moving some shrubbery on top and then slinking away, it was even clearer.
We had all of it on tape, but wrestled with the dilemma of what to do with it. Two considerations weighed on our mind. One, the fear which hobbles the reporting such material: fear of reprisals from Hamas against us and those who worked with us, fear of inviting an Israeli response on the spot (these have been known to miss). Two, we needed to be 100 % sure that this was a rocket launch site. So we did nothing, setting off on our assignment for the day, mulling over the material in our possession.
The next morning was meant to be our last in Gaza, and the day when a 72-hour ceasefire was meant to bring some relief to the area. As we woke early to pack – stealing tense glances at the ‘rocket’ patch – the final step was enacted. With minutes left for the ceasefire to kick in, flurries of Hamas rockets were fired. At about 7:52 am, this patch of earth was activated; the rockets took off with a bang and a plume of smoke. We managed to catch it on video just seconds after. By then the men who assembled it had long gone.
We knew then we had to air the story. For us to have filmed how a rocket was assembled next to us, on a site used twice to launch a rocket, endangering the lives of all those around us on two occasions -to not have reported it would have been simply wrong. But we did take precautions – we aired the report a good five hours after the rocket was launched, well into the ceasefire. By then it was clear that Israel was not responding, at least for the period of the ceasefire. (Incidentally, given Israel’s extensive surveillance of rockets launched from the Gaza Strip it hardly seems they would need the media to point out to them where rockets are fired from.)
There was the question of possible reprisal by Hamas; to this one, there are no easy answers other than to ask: how long do we self-censor because of the fear of personal safety in return for not telling a story that exposes how those launching rockets are putting so many more lives at risk, while the rocket-makers themselves are at a safe distance? More so when we have rare, first hand proof of how it works?
We have been asked how we can be sure that those who fired the rocket were members of Hamas. With groups like Hamas, absolute certainty is always hard to establish. The rocket we witnessed was not a one -off, launched by one of the splinter groups of the resistance. It was launched in a flurry of outbound missiles in the final moments before the ceasefire came into effect, suggesting the handiwork of the biggest, most-organized and well-stocked group on the Gaza Strip- Hamas. Also the fact that this was the second time a rocket was launched from the same spot a week prior suggests this is not the work of one of the factions/ freelancers but a more entrenched group.
Instead a series of arguments have been thrown at us, for instance, the ‘we have no choice’ argument, suggesting that Israeli encroachment has deprived Gaza of open spaces from which Hamas can launch attacks. This is factually dubious – one only has to drive down the Salahudin Road from Gaza City in the north to Khan Younis in the south to see that the Gaza strip is not, as is commonly believed a continuous urban agglomeration. ‘We have no choice’ is also intellectually questionable – it is the same argument that Israel advances to defend its atrocious record of collateral killings.
But disappointingly, in an effort to be, or perhaps appear, even-handed, the journalist expresses his “distress” over his video being used by the pro-Israel side as proof of our assertions (sound familiar?), suggests Israel should be able to find a way to further minimize civilian casualties (I’m all ears), and perpetuates the myth of the “harmless” Hamas rocket and disproportionate response.
That’s really all there is to it. Or not. Fairly soon after it aired, it was distressing to find that the story had become Israel’s ‘I told you so’ moment, an independent endorsement proof. In their eyes, that the media has finally acknowledged Hamas’s dubious military tactics (the video was shared on the Israel Defence Force’s social media platforms; it was also featured as a brief clip at a Netanyahu press conference). In turn this provoked sharp reactions from (some of) those sympathetic to the Palestinian cause, who accused us of ‘betrayal’. Just four days back, they praised us for our report from Rafah in south Gaza where the hunt for a so-called missing Israeli soldier had unleashed carnage. (The IDF did not re-tweet or ‘like’ that report)
I can’t imagine anything more disingenuous in both these positions. For starters, our report in no way absolves the IDF from taking responsibility for the appalling toll its offensive has taken on civilian lives. If anything, it only makes it all the more incumbent for the Israeli Army to evolve a response that minimizes the damage to civilian lives and property. So far, none is visible. As we and other media have reported from Gaza Strip areas like Rafah, Khuzaa, Shejaiya and Beit Hanoun, entire neighborhoods have been laid to waste, killing and wounding hundreds of civilians, many of them children in order to hunt down a tunnel, or knock out a rocket launch pad.
Equally, if we have reported that the other side – Hamas – is also posing a risk to Gaza civilians, surely those who are concerned about the Palestinian cause should direct their ire at that group, and not at us? Our report in no way implies proportionality. The death toll – close to 1800 Palestinians killed to about 60 Israelis – hardly needs restating. We know that compared to Israel’s firepower, Hamas’s rockets are a minor threat. Of the almost 3,600 fired so far, only 10% have posed a serious risk to Israel’s cities and have been taken down by its Iron Dome response system. The rocket we saw, in all probability, must have been the one of the 1000s that landed in open areas. But by firing these rockets from civilian areas, they threaten the people of Gaza more than anyone else: that was the simple point of this report. | <urn:uuid:8886cabd-797a-4f79-9826-ebe775676e1d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.israellycool.com/2014/08/07/ndtv-reporter-provides-backstory-on-hamas-rocket-report/ | 2024-04-19T11:26:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.97497 | 1,695 |
Keep the backup of your data with these simple things to avoid repentance on losing your data.
Admit it. Many of you have a horrible experience of having file deleted on your PC. It causes lot of frustration as it is difficult (or nearly impossible) for you to get those files back. In order to minimize these problems, and other unpleasant events like loss of data due to HDD failure, it is essential to back up your data in a secure way.
It will give you peace of mind that you have the copy of your critical data, in case your system get crashed or is attacked by virus.
Here we have come up with the simple yet efficient ways to Backup your data:
Looking for a small and portable data backup solution? The first thing that comes in your mind would be a USB stick. With ever increasing storage size of USB drives, you can easily use a USB drive to back up your entire HDD. However, you must be careful while saving critical data on them as they are quite small and tend to be misplaced. Use them only when you stuck in emergency.
External Hard Disk Drive:
External HDD is the far better option than pen drive as they don’t misplaced easily. They come with USB connectivity with “plug and play” feature. Nowadays, these HDD types are as compact as your wallet or credit card. They can carry large amount of data than pen drives.
Keep it Online:
If you are looking for more convenient and accessible solution, then you can go for cloud storage. Cloud storage means you store your data on the remote servers. It is useful because it allows you an easy access, sharing and collaboration from any device, and even on the go. A cloud storage service provider can start charging you after a certain point of storage limit. Choose the provider that meets your requirements and budget as well.
Yes, this option sounds odd in the list of such technically advanced solutions. However, printing offers you a hard copy of your most important data that won’t be affected by power outages, malfunctioned system and most importantly, data hacking. Hard copies of your data are easy to store and access. However, it is hard to keep the data up to date this way, and it is not good solution for video or audio files. | <urn:uuid:0bd31b2e-7e83-4c1c-a30f-2038473620ab> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.itservicesingapore.sg/4-ways-to-save-your-data-in-2017/ | 2024-04-19T13:27:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.959153 | 468 |
Expand Your Networks
Jach & Associates is one of the founding members of Networking Brisbane, a friendly and focused group of business professionals. Each week we bring our diverse range of skills and experience to the breakfast table to share, learn from and support each other by providing quality referrals and brainstorming solutions to the challenges we all face from time to time in our businesses.
Twice a year, we hold engaging larger-scale networking events and reach out to the wider Brisbane business community.
Networking Brisbane's main purpose is to help you become more successful in your business.
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"The universe (which others call the Library) is composed of an indefinite and perhaps infinite number of hexagonal galleries, with vast air shafts between, surrounded by very low railings. From any of the hexagons one can see, interminably, the upper and lower floors. The distribution of the galleries is invariable. Twenty shelves, five long shelves per side, cover all the sides except two; their height, which is the distance from floor to ceiling, scarcely exceeds that of a normal librarian. One of the free sides leads to a narrow hallway which opens onto another gallery, identical to the first and to all the rest. To the left and right of the hallway there are two very small closets. In the first, one may sleep standing up; in the other, satisfy one’s fecal necessities. Also through here passes a spiral stairway, which sinks abysmally and soars upwards to remote distances."
— "The Library of Babel," by Jorge Luis Borges
The name of the Infinite Library is a lie. The books within it have a finite number of pages and a finite number of letters per page, so the possible permutations are vast (10 to the 4677th power, according to one source). The library is much bigger than our own Universe, but it's not quite infinite. You can visit it here.
Each book in the Library contains a random assortment of letters, spaces, and punctuation. Some of them (a vast number) are readable books. Even more are gibberish. All possible books exist in the Library. Finding them is next to impossible.
Travelers come to the Infinite Library via magic or super-science, usually seeking a particular book. Without some way to locate the book you're seeking, you can wander the Library's galleries until you die and find nothing but randomness.
ENCOUNTERS IN THE INFINITE LIBRARY
(Technically, this table should be nearly infinite itself, since almost anything is possible in such a vast library.)
Roll 1d10 if you're staying in a single chamber of the Library, 1d20 if you're exploring.
- Roll Twice and Combine
- Alien Wizard: It's an ancient supergenius with five eyes, wings, and tentacles, and it knows secrets of magic you've never encountered. It's here looking for a particular book and won't leave without it.
- Ghost: The phantom of an author searching for her books in the endless library. It's possible that all authors wind up here when they die . . .
- Giant Book Worm: A worm twenty feet long, with a mouth a yard wide. It consumes books — but it won't say no to some fresh protein, either.
- Giant Wasps: 1d6 wasps the size of dogs. They feed on books to make paper for their mammoth nests.
- Gust of Wind: A blast of wind roars through this part of the library, stirring up a blinding cloud of dust and blowing out all lamps and candles.
- Librarian: A tall robed figure, its face hidden by a hood, with inhuman proportions and extremely long fingers. The Librarian knows the location of all books and can give directions — but note that some books may be thousands of light-years away.
- Madman: A visitor to the Library driven mad by the scale and the randomness of the books. There's a 50 percent chance that at first he seems rational and may give advice which is plausible-sounding but utterly delusional.
- Origami Assassin: A small, stealthy killer made of folded pages, magically animated and sent after one of the party. It hides between books and waits to give its target a poisonous paper-cut.
- Thieves: A band of 2d6 book thieves, sent to steal a particular book. In short, it's a rival band of adventurers. Roll 1d6 to see what they're armed with. (1: Clubs, 2: Knives, 3: Swords and Crossbows, 4: Revolvers, 5: Lasers, 6: Disintegrator Guns.)
- Barricade: Someone has used the books in this room to wall off the entrance. There's a 50 percent chance that they're still inside; reroll to see who has built the book fort.
- Dangerous Book: Instead of the book you're seeking, you've found a dangerous book. Roll on the Dangerous Books table below for its harmful effect.
- Doctor: A blind physician who offers shelter and assistance to anyone who enters the room he uses. He is well-known in this part of the Library and anyone who harms him makes enemies of everyone else.
- Empty Rooms: The shelves of the next 1d20 rooms have been emptied of books. Don't worry, near-duplicates of all of them exist somewhere.
- Giant Silverfish: 1d6 roaches as big as cats. They scuttle among the books, eating the bindings and sometimes scavenging the bodies of the dead. There is a 10 percent chance that one of the silverfish has attained human-level intelligence and remembers all the books it has eaten.
- Inquisitor: An official searching the Library for prohibited books. The odds of finding any book at random are basically zero, but they search anyway. There's a 50 percent chance that any Inquisitor is really a fraud, using bogus credentials to get stuff from people they encounter.
- Purifiers: 2d6 members of a cult who believe the random nature of the books proves that this library is a Hellish creation. They destroy all books they encounter, casting them down the cosmologically-long shafts or building huge fires. Purifiers are unarmed but do not fear death.
- THE Book: The one you came here to find is on the shelves of this room.
- Wasp Nest: Giant wasps have filled this room with a paper hive made of pages of text. There are 2d6 Giant Wasps in the room, plus the remains of 1d6 unfortunate visitors stung to death.
- Tracks: Roll again to see what the room has traces of.
Roll 1d6 to see how harmful a Dangerous Book is.
- Blindness: The words of the book damage the human visual cortex. The reader goes blind for the next 1d6 days.
- Curse: Anyone who reads the book will be unlucky in all things for a year and a day.
- Dreadful Knowledge: The book includes a description of something terrible which will happen to the character or a loved one. (Note that the prophecy can be false, but it is convincing.)
- Haunted: A ghost begins stalking whoever read the book. It's both clever and sadistic, so will try to maximize the suffering it inflicts before killing its victim.
- Madness: Reading the book drives a person mad. There's a 75 percent chance the insanity will fade in 1d6 days, a 20 percent chance it will last 1d6 weeks, and a 5 percent chance it's permanent. The exact form of the insanity is up to the gamemaster.
- Poisoned: Literally. The pages of the book are toxic. Unless the reader wears gloves, he or she gets a dose of something.
SITUATIONS IN THE INFINITE LIBRARY
(Roll 1d6, then consult the table above to determine who A and B are.)
- A desires B
- A wants to capture B
- A wants B dead
- A wants to go somewhere
- A wants to solve a mystery
- A wants X | <urn:uuid:38b16331-64ff-4b22-9814-11a308e376bd> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.jamescambias.com/blog/2019/05/index.html | 2024-04-19T12:48:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.943072 | 1,572 |
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