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Nowadays nearly everything is digitized. This pushes all brands and companies to try and be prominent here. But, due to rapidly developing technology as well as major competitors, it is not only enough to be on the internet. It is important to have a permanent place online and this is becoming tougher as well.
There are different features to keep in mind when looking at digital marketing. This includes stuff like SEO, PPC for e-commerce, email marketing, etc. It can be tough to figure out which digital marketing strategy can lead to better engagement for a brand. Therefore you should get the help of a professional performance marketing agency. They can help create a good place for your company online and aid you in reaching out to the target audience.
The following are some questions you should ask before choosing the right digital marketing agency:
What are your goals?
Prior to hiring any digital marketing team, you should figure out the needs of your particular brand. Figuring out what you wish to achieve will let you express yourself properly and also get the results that you want.
You must identify any internal needs that your business requires. Figure out what your budget is and know why you wish to hire them as well. This will help you reduce the agency search process.
What are the agency’s latest projects and results?
Ask the agency to provide you with a portfolio. This should include their recent jobs as well as projects. They should give concrete evidence of the particular agency’s abilities. If you come across some agencies that share their work as well as results without showing any hesitation, this is a positive point.
Select an agency that will provide you with a suitable strategy, a particular plan, as well as a targeted result that you want to get.
Is the agency up-to-date?
When it comes to the digital world, is an ever-changing one. The agency must cultivate an adaptable mindset.
The agency that you choose should know what the latest trends are, follow developments plus popular topics, and also incorporate these into the marketing strategy.
Sometimes, this may result in a slight alteration in the original play or may result in you deviating from your intended path. If the agency is successful and experienced in the field, then it may be better to trust them here.
What are the qualifications of the team members?
The agency you hire must have a professional team that will suit your project. You can browse through their about page to check out if the team members list is here. You can ask the agency to let you know the qualifications of the people they will assign to your project. Make sure the person is experienced and even qualified to help you out.
What is the experience of the agency?
You need to choose a performance marketing agency that has experience doing this work. Check out social proof such as testimonials and client reviews so that you can know how it is working with the agency.
Also, check out negative and neutral reviews to find out what the agency struggles with. Make sure you check out reviews from a valid website that does not have fake ones.
If you can choose the right performance marketing agency, this can help your business out and not cause you unwanted stress.
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US digital distribution company The Orchard has acquired Balcony TV for an undisclosed amount.
The Irish company Balcony TV was founded by Stephen O’Regan and 2 friends in June 2006 and started out on their apartments balcony in Dublin. Balcony TV videos have hit 50 million views, 10 million of those in the last 12 months.
Since starting out, Balcony TV has expanded to include 43 major cities in 31 different countries around the world
In 2013 BalconyTV received $750,000 from Polaris Venture Partners, Lerer Ventures and Greycroft Partners. It has also been supported by Enterprise Ireland.
Commenting on The Orchard acquisition Mr O’Regan stated:
“This is about investment in the future and that’s what I was really looking for. We needed more resources to be able to run a global international music network. Orchard will give us the support we need in terms of development and design.”
Mr O’Regan said he had moved to New York to work for the Orchard who will retain the BalconyTV brand.
“When I look back over the years and think about bands like Little Green Cars, Kodaline and the Script, who are all doing so well, it’s great to think we had them before anyone else”
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Who doesn’t love dressing their kids up in adorable outfits? Now you can make a cute little crochet hat to go with them.
Making a crochet hat for toddlers is always an enjoyable effort. For a little project, it is the right size. It’s quick enough to be completed in a day but exciting enough to stimulate the imagination. Kids love whimsy and fun, so when making hats for them, you can play with color, shapes, and designs. No matter how creative they are, these hats are also really practical since they keep a child’s head warm on windy or chilly days.
The downstairs crochet projects are beginner-friendly and can be completed in less time than it takes to watch your new Netflix film. These hats are great for keeping the head of your little one warm and they even look cute! They also make perfect gifts or wedding presents for baby showers. If you’re looking for some charming kids crochet hat ideas, look no further…check out these 15 unbelievably adorable kids’ crochet hats!
1. Cobblestone Beanie
One of the most common items to produce is crocheting hats for children. It’s so nice to knit a few hats to keep on hand for your kids as the weather begins to get colder. You’ll find the free crochet hat design for kids at the bottom of the image above. Enjoy! Enjoy!
2. Double Pom Pom Hat
A perfect project for a novice, since it’s so tiny that it could be completed in a day by anybody. You will have the pleasure of making 2 pom-poms, too! Who doesn’t like pom poms, don’t they?
3. Dinosaur Hat
This Free Pattern Dinosaur hat is a perfect hat to keep warm on cold winter days! With this adorable free pattern supplied by the link below, you may look like a dinosaur. This design is fairly basic, and most individuals should be able to do it reasonably quickly. We really like this design because it’s very easy to make and is exactly the same as any store-bought hat!
4. Watermellon Hat
Looking for a nice, new fruit crochet hat to make? This watermelon hat is great for kids in the summer. The layout is a simple beanie, making it a fast knit. We hope that you guys enjoy this pattern-happy knitting!
5. Llama Hat
This is a pretty simple project and looks 100% Amazing. Who doesn’t like llamas, I mean? To keep the ears warm and comfortable, the hat even has ear flaps. For beginners and intermediates who just want an Amazing llama hat, this design is fantastic.
6. Gingerbread Hat
Go, run as fast as possible! You cannot catch me, I am the Guy of Gingerbread! Make a whole batch with this simple crochet pattern of gingerbread hats! Only in time for the vacation season! People would assume that you invest a lot of effort into them than they really do. They’d make awesome presents or picture props.
7. Unicorn Hat
Nothing is more magical here than unicorns! Have you got a little girl who likes unicorns? She’s sure to enjoy this unicorn crochet hat with a rainbow mane, if so! For rainy, gray winter days, ideal for dress-up, Halloween, and a fun, colorful hat. Let’s get straight to the pattern and click on the above tutorial!
8. Shark Hat
Do you want your baby and kiddo to make your crochet hats look more fun? Well, look no further, for this idea is for you alone! The hat turns out pretty smoothly and is beautiful. Much like a shark does, the fin bends right. Enjoy! Enjoy!
9. Penguin Hat
This crochet penguin hat is going to be a success for almost all, because who doesn’t love a penguin!? They’re friendly and sweet and they make some pretty cool videos for Youtube! Don’t they have cute little faces like that?
10. Rainbow Beanie
With these rainbow beanie hats, why not bring a splash of color to your wardrobe? They are such happy items that you love not just children or teenagers. Then try soft pastels if bold vivid colors are not your thing. Decorate these hats with fluffy pompoms, like a pin, or other info. It’s going to add to their charm and your children will certainly love wearing these cute beanies. Moreover, they will also make a great gift for your loved ones so give them a try.
11. Earflap Hat With Pink Hearts
This chunky crochet earflap hat is introduced to you in order to keep your little one’s head warm during winter. It is super dense, but on those cold days, it will be extra warm and toasty. And after your kid finally had the hat all grubby playing in the snow, feel free to throw it in the washing machine.
12. Polar Bear Hat
The easiest hats often turn out to be the cutest. And this hat, oh.my.goodness, is just too adorable for words. Could you imagine this cute little polar bear being soft and snuggly? It works easily and is suitable for a girl or a child! For your girls, you can also add a removable red flower that gives them a little holiday spirit.
13. Fox Hat
A sweet little cover, great for the other fox fans out there, for your (or your little one!) head. If you know what it means to the fox? Well… neither do we, but we know how adorable they are! We can still enjoy a good fox creation, however, so we’re giving away a free fox hat crochet pattern in this article. Enjoy! Enjoy!
14. Elf Hat
The holidays are here and the children need matching hats at parties to look extra sweet! They must be little elves because they are little! These elf crochet hats are super cute and easy to make! With fun and cheerful pom-pom on top, it’s over! We love this pattern, and we hope you will check it out as well!
15. Pixie Bonnet Hat
It’s so easy to knit for kids. It’s all so beautiful, and this free pixie bonnet pattern for a newborn is no different. Given the fact that they’ll grow out of it just as soon, the brief amount of time it takes to complete a cute and cosy little hat is so worth it.
16. Slouchy Beanie
Hat season has ended! What better way than with a slouchy hat to make your children demonstrate their own style?! It is really quick to adopt this free crochet pattern. With all the required instructions, the tutorial is given in the picture above. Enjoy! Enjoy!
17. Eskimo Hat
The Eskimo hat is a luxurious hat and you’ll love it, and it’s great fun to make. It is sumptuously comfortable and luxurious, exquisite to the touch, and just right for the ski slopes or just a regular hat! With a simple crochet stitch pattern that is available on the above page, the beautiful Eskimo hat was made.
18. Bobble Beanie
It seems as if every year has its own winter hat patterns. But it still seems to be very popular for textured beanies, which is awesome, because we love working with texture. And we love to make crochet bobbles. It is fun and adds great visual appeal to the texture offered to caps, blankets, and just about everything else. Just enjoy this tutorial!
19. Alien Ears Hat
Knit up this hat for your infant and please cross your fingers so that the aliens don’t mistake one of their own for the baby! So, if the World and the creature that it contains fascinate your girls, feel free to make this awesome crochet hat for them!
20. Christmas Tree Hat
If you have upcoming Christmas pictures or are planning a ride to the North Pole, this Christmas tree hat with a festive crochet is a must for any family member. Looking to keep your heads warm and enjoy the Christmas season with an adorable crochet hat? Look no further than this cute crochet design for the Christmas tree hat!
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Where is Nevada spending its $2.7 billion in American Rescue Plan funds?
When President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) into law in March 2021, Nevada legislators and state officials heralded the funding package, including nearly $7 billion for Nevada, as an opportunity to not only mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic, but to make long-term investments into the state’s services and administration.
More than 20 months later, nearly every single one of those dollars — including 96 percent of more than $2.7 billion in flexible state government aid — has been spent or assigned.
Of that pot, state lawmakers working alongside Sisolak’s administration have dedicated $530 million to housing, more than $218 million for preK-12 education and a massive pot of roughly $800 million for a slew of government services, state technology upgrades and administrative positions. That amount included $335 million to repay federal loans tapped to sustain unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
Though some dollars moved quickly out of state hands, including $30 million set aside for grants to community nonprofits, state leaders have characterized the flexible federal funds as a means to making long-needed investments in state services that would otherwise not have been possible.
On the day Biden signed the ARP into law, Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak said in a statement that he looked forward to using the money to continue progress on reopening school buildings and stabilizing the economy, “while also developing a strategy to maximize these funds for long term benefits.”
During an October meeting of state lawmakers, Assemblywoman Maggie Carlton (D-Las Vegas) described the ARP funds as an “unprecedented amount of money,” which will “make huge structural change in the state.”
Previous federal stimulus packages, including the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act passed in March 2020, helped state and local governments combat the spread of COVID-19 and stabilize the national economy. In Nevada, the unemployment rate skyrocketed to a record high of nearly 30 percent early in the pandemic, before falling to 9.2 percent by March 2021, and 4.4 percent in September.
The major federal relief bills also sent direct payments to taxpayers, helping keep workers afloat amid the economic turmoil and public health crisis.
With massive amounts of money already poured directly into the COVID-19 response efforts, the ARP funds provided Nevada officials with more funding than half of the state’s annual general fund budget, with relatively broad spending guidelines.
During the final weeks of the 2021 legislative session, lawmakers approved major allocations of the funding, including the $335 million to repay loans used to sustain the state’s unemployment fund and $215 million to address pandemic-related learning loss in schools.
Since then, only about one-third of state legislators have taken part in decisions to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in allocations. With a part-time Legislature that only convenes for 120 days every odd year, the Interim Finance Committee — a group of legislators that approves spending decisions outside of normal legislative sessions — has taken on an outsized role by being responsible for approving ARP spending decisions led by Sisolak’s administration.
With an unprecedented amount of flexible federal money to spend, Nevada officials, including Sisolak and Treasurer Zach Conine, embarked last summer and fall on a statewide listening tour to gather ideas from Nevadans on how to best allocate the dollars. Housing and health care often topped the list of concerns.
Those concerns were reflected in how Sisolak pushed to spend the funds. During an off-year state of the state address in February, he announced a broad set of ARP spending plans, including a $500 million affordable housing initiative later approved by the Interim Finance Committee.
Lawmakers have also approved sweeping investments in the state’s public and mental health services, which have often ranked among the worst in the nation because of a lack of providers and accessible care. Those investments included about $150 million for the expansion and construction of new public facilities across the state, including $75 million for a new facility at the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Following an October meeting of the Interim Finance Committee, just $135 million of the more than $2.7 billion state general aid (less than 5 percent) remained unallocated, though $38.3 million of those dollars are already earmarked for “state agency programs.”
With a deadline to allocate the dollars by the end of 2024 — and spend them by the end of 2026 — Republican Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo will have that small 5 percent portion of the leftover funds to build into his recommended budget for the state.
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Senator: Trillipse Cantilever Meeting Chair in Blue Fabric with No Arms - Refurbished
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1980s Headband & Wristband Set
The 1980s headband and wristband set is an iconic accessory ensemble that perfectly captures the vibrant and energetic fashion trends of the era. This set typically includes a headband and matching wristbands, all adorned with bold neon colors and playful designs.
The headband in the set is often made from soft and stretchy materials like cotton or nylon, ensuring a comfortable fit for all-day wear. It features a wide band design that can be worn across the forehead or pushed back to keep hair out of the face. The headband is embellished with bright neon colors, geometric patterns, or fun motifs like stars, stripes, or lightning bolts, adding a whimsical touch to any hairstyle.
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The BLOODIEST Fight EVER in UFC – BANNED FROM TV!
BANNED from TV all over the world due to the fatalness of the fight!!
Why you should avoid it:
If you click the link in the Wall Post above, you will be taken to the following scam page:
Then if you follow the directions above, you will be taken to the following survey scam page. Every time you complete such a survey, the scam creator gets paid a commission, but you dont get to see any video!
The survey scam will possibly get your personal information which could be used maliciously against you. If you download any videos, games or other files then your computer could be infected with a virus, trojan or other malware. | <urn:uuid:780d4eb3-f12f-42cc-bd80-16c347a0d40e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thepctool.com/facebook-warning-avoid-the-the-bloodiest-fight-ever-banned-from-tv-scam/ | 2024-04-20T16:18:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.879721 | 154 |
California is set to become the first state to offer free health care to illegal aliens.
It follows a budget deal made by Governor Gavin Newsom and Democrats in the legislature that will cover Medi-Cal for all residents, regardless of immigration status.
Expansion of the state’s Medicaid program will cost an additional $2.6 billon:
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The Sacramento Bee reports: Gov. Gavin Newsom late Sunday announced a budget deal he struck with the Legislature included a new Medi-Cal expansion that would cover more undocumented adults.
The program’s launch, starting no later than Jan. 1, 2024, is expected to provide full coverage for approximately 700,000 undocumented residents ages 26-49 and lead to the largest drop in the rate of uninsured Californians in a decade.
The state already allows many undocumented residents to join Medi-Cal. In 2015, California began allowing undocumented children to join Medi-Cal. Four years later, eligibility broadened to those younger than 26. And in May, the state started covering people aged 50 and over.
According to Breitbart, The headline policy announcement of the budget deal was an agreement to send relief checks of up to $1,050 to residents to help them deal with the rising price of fuel and inflation in general. Economists now warn that could make inflation worse.
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It is always worth to visit the Black Forest, to any time and any season. I was on a mini tour in the Black Forest to meet old and new friends and horses. Of course it’s all about Black Forest horses, Haflinger and one rare horse breed… !
My first stop was in St.Märgen, the origin and Mekka of Black Forest Horses. I did a photo session with the stallions Wildbach and Markgraf, in addition to some mare and foal photos in the low and soft light of the sunset.
Black, blacker, Black Forest stallion Wildbach who could resist a horse like this??
Summer sun bathing fun! The Black Forest is not just big dark trees and enchanted gorges, but here you can go to the beach in summer and in autumn it’s a sea of mist: the Schluchsee. And in the middle of it, the Haflinger stallion Sultan having fun in the water. The lucky guy preferred to go for a swim in the hot weather and didn’t want to get out of the water the perfect water-photo-horse!
Next to Haflinger stallion Sultan I also photographed this big black beauty called Taifun. We did portraits on black and in nature, before we went swimming.
Taifun is a very special horse, as he fits into my project Forgotten Horses.
Have you ever heard of the Silesian horse? Also called Slaski, to be precise Koń śląski (it’s pronounced “shlouwnski” more or less). It is a Warmblood breed from Poland, which has been influenced by the Oldenburg and East Friesian Warmblood from Germany. During the Second World War the breed almost died out completely, but it recovered since then. Today there are two types within the Slaski breed: a modern saddle horse type and a traditional, heavy, big boned Warmblood. There are maybe around 3000-5000 horses of this breed, however the heavy type has only 20% of this population. This makes the Slaski, especially the old type, an endangered and rare horse breed.
Let us escape on an exciting journey full of horse photography, beautiful places and great people. My Explorer events can be one-day adventures or extend to large expeditions. With changing destinations and themes we will never be bored. You have the choice, I would be happy to welcome you.
Almost 60% of our equine breeds are endangered or have a vulnerable status with such small populations, that their destiny often depends on the selfless commitment of individual persons. It is my mission now to explore rare and endangered horse breeds and to raise awareness by giving them a new platform and to preserve equine diversity.
This is a horse breed gallery to show the horses of the world I have photographed for my projects Forgotten Horses and Free Horses, as well as during my other photographic actives, events and travels.
Are you looking for professional photos of wildlings, rare breeds, horses in different countries and amazing locations? You will find a small selection of my pictures on my website, but you may ask for more specific photos directly. All my pictures can be licensed for private, editorial and commercial usage.
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An expert in firearms has spoken out, saying that actor Alec Baldwin broke a key gun safety rule when a prop gun he used killed his cinematographer on set.
Bryan Carpenter of Dark Thirty Film Services mentioned that, while the investigation is ongoing, there was a clear lack of respect for gun safety standards on the part of Baldwin, resulting in the death of one person and the injury of another Thursday. "Loaded or unloaded, a weapon never gets pointed at another human being," said Carpenter. Even on a film or TV set, he said "you never let the muzzle of a weapon cover something you don't intend to destroy."
According to the New York Post, Peter Lake, a former filmmaker and member of the US National Shooting Team, commented: "I can’t think of any reason there would be a live round anywhere on set. They are generally prohibited from movie sets. There is no explanation I can think of why there would be a live round in a gun on set. You certainly wouldn’t have it in the hands of an actor."
Carpenter pointed out, however, that even if the weapon somehow wound up with a live round in it, the incident shouldn't have happened the way it did.
The issue Carpmenter said is that the gun was "obviously pointed at another human being," by Baldwin, which breaks the most important safety rule for firearms use, on or off a Hollywood set: one is not supposed to point a gun at someone unless he or she has intent to pull the trigger.
The prop gun in question which eventually fired the bullet that took cinematographer Halyna Hutchins's life and wounded director Joel Souza had misfired three times previously on that set. Set workers had also ironically staged a walkout that same day, protesting the set's lack of proper safety precautions.
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2-person blow-up kayaks, an excellent option for shared aquatic adventures, combine the convenience of portability with the thrill of kayaking. These inflatable kayaks are designed to accommodate two paddlers, offering a versatile and enjoyable experience on the water. Key points include their compact size when deflated, making them easy to transport and store, even in smaller vehicles. Many models feature durable materials with reinforced seams for added strength and stability. 2-person blow-up kayaks are ideal for calm lakes, slow-moving rivers, and coastal waters, providing a comfortable and stable platform for tandem paddling. While not as rigid as hardshell kayaks, they offer a great balance between performance, convenience, and affordability, making them a popular choice for casual kayakers and families looking to explore the water together.
Eco-friendly materials used for blow up kayaks
There are eco-friendly materials used for blow up kayaks. TPU or Thermoplastic Polyurethane is an advanced material that is much more environmentally friendly than PVC and other synthetic fabrics. Nitrylon is another material that is more eco-friendly than PVC and Hypalon. However, it is important to note that choosing the best material for inflatable kayaks is a matter of balancing strength, weight, cost, and environmental sustainability.
Blow Up kayaks Features
Inflatable kayaks have become increasingly popular due to their convenience and versatility. Here are some features to look out for in 2-person inflatable kayaks:
- Space: Look for a kayak that has enough space for two people and their gear. Some kayaks have adjustable seats that can be moved to accommodate different body types.
- Rigidity: Some inflatable kayaks have a construction that is similar to a hardshell kayak, which provides better rigidity and performance on the water.
- Attachment points for gear: Look for kayaks with enough storage space for your gear, as well as features like bungee cords or D-rings for attaching additional gear.
- Material: Inflatable kayaks are made from a variety of materials, including PVC tarpaulin, vinyl, fabric materials like nylon, Hypalon, and Nitrylon. TPU and Nitrylon are more eco-friendly alternatives to PVC and Hypalon.
- Safety: Some inflatable kayaks have multiple air chambers for safety and buoyancy if one is punctured.
- Comfort: Some kayaks come with inflatable seats or backrests for added comfort during long paddles.
It is important to consider the intended use of the kayak when choosing the best features for your needs. For example, if you plan to use the kayak for whitewater runs, look for a durable kayak with good maneuverability and attachment points for gear. If you plan to use the kayak for multi-day trips, look for a kayak with comfortable seats and enough storage space for your gear.
Pros and cons of using a tandem blow up kayak
- Portability: Inflatable kayaks are lightweight and easy to pack away in their own storage bags, making them convenient for travel and storage.
- Buoyancy: Inflatable kayaks float more and parts of them don’t submerge right away, which can be an advantage in rough waters.
- Durability: Modern inflatable kayaks are made of durable materials that can withstand punctures and abrasions.
- Affordability: Inflatable kayaks are often less expensive than hard-shell kayaks.
- Easy to store: They can be deflated and packed into their storage bag, making them easy to store in small spaces.
- Performance: Inflatable kayaks are typically slower and less efficient in rough waters compared to hard-shell kayaks.
- Puncture risk: Inflatable kayaks can be punctured by rocks or sticks in shallow waters, and leaks can turn worse.
- Durability: Some inflatable kayaks have durability issues, especially single and tandem kayaks.
- Harder to paddle: Inflatable kayaks can be harder to paddle, especially in windy conditions or against natural forces.
- Limited storage space: Inflatable kayaks may have limited storage space for gear compared to hard-shell kayaks.
It is important to consider the intended use of the kayak and personal preferences when deciding whether an inflatable kayak is the right choice. While they have some limitations, inflatable kayaks can be a great option for those looking for a portable, affordable, and easy-to-store kayak that can provide a fun and enjoyable paddling experience.
Safety concerns with using a blow-up kayak
Inflatable kayaks can be a safe and enjoyable way to explore the water, but there are some safety concerns to keep in mind:
- Tipping: Inflatable kayaks can be more susceptible to tipping than hard-shell kayaks, especially in rough waters.
- Currents and winds: Inflatable kayaks can be more easily affected by strong currents, waves, and winds, which can make them harder to control.
- Puncture risk: Inflatable kayaks can be punctured by rocks or sticks in shallow waters, which can cause leaks and make the kayak less stable.
- Limited buoyancy: Inflatable kayaks may have less buoyancy than hard-shell kayaks, which can make them less stable in rough waters.
- Safety equipment: It is important to have the proper safety equipment, such as life jackets and paddles, and to know how to use them properly.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable paddling experience, it is important to take proper precautions and follow safety guidelines, just like with any other type of boat. This includes wearing a life jacket, checking the weather and water conditions before heading out, and avoiding areas with strong currents or rough waters if you are a beginner.
Water conditions that are unsafe for inflatable kayaks
In general, inflatable kayaks are safe to use in a variety of water conditions. However, there are certain water conditions that may pose more risks and require extra caution when using an inflatable kayak. Here are some specific water conditions that may be unsafe for inflatable kayaks:
- Harsh conditions or rough water: Inflatable kayaks are not built for extreme conditions or rough waters, such as whitewater rapids or strong ocean currents. Using an inflatable kayak in these conditions can increase the risk of tipping or damage to the kayak.
- Rivers with rapids and debris: Paddling on a river with rapids and debris can be hazardous for inflatable kayaks. The fast-moving water and potential obstacles can pose a greater risk of punctures or damage to the kayak.
- Strong winds and currents: Inflatable kayaks can be more easily affected by strong winds and currents, which can make them harder to control and navigate. It is important to be aware of the weather conditions and water currents before heading out on the water.
While inflatable kayaks are generally safe, it is important to use common sense and exercise caution when choosing the appropriate water conditions for your inflatable kayak. Always prioritize your safety and be aware of the limitations of your kayak in different water conditions.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 23, 2022 / PRNewswire/ – Delineaa leading provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions for seamless security, today announced new additions to its executive leadership team as the company enhances its industry-leading product portfolio and built its success in established and emerging markets. Phil Calvin joined the company as Chief Product Officer, responsible for defining and leading the overall product and solutions strategy for the company. Larry Quinlana technology leader and public board director, joined Delinea’s Board of Directors.
Calvin brings more than 25 years of software development, technical leadership, and business experience to Delinea, with expertise including technical strategy, cloud architecture, and engineering executive management. Prior to Delinea, Calvin spent nearly a decade at Salesforce in a variety of architectural and engineering leadership roles, most recently leading the Platform Engineering organization and focusing on making the Salesforce platform reliable, accessible, and scalable. . His previous career included several startup and engineering roles, including serving as Principal Architect at Citrix.
“Delinea’s comprehensive portfolio of PAM solutions is already one of the strongest and most comprehensive on the market. It is a great foundation to build on as we carry out our product strategy and innovate to help customers meet modern trends. PAM challenge, ”Calvin said.
“Phil’s depth of knowledge on the scale of development and available platforms will greatly accelerate our transformation in the cloud,” he said Gilliland art, CEO, Delinea. “We’re excited to have an executive with Phil’s experience and talent join Delinea.”
Larry Quinlan currently serves on the board of directors for ServiceNow, the National Association of Corporate Directors – Florida, and Easterseals South Florida. Quinlan’s previous experience includes 11 years as global CIO of Deloitte, one of the largest professional services organizations in the world, where he spent 33 years. Quinlan frequently speaks on the topics of leadership, IT innovation, mobility, collaboration, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
“Larry is a recognized authority on brave, transformational leadership and brings deep technical and business insight to our board that will enhance our thinking and empower us,” Gilliland said. “He is enthusiastic about our technology and our mission to make secure access more seamless and easier to use.”
For more information about Delinea, visit www.delinea.com.
Delinea is a leading provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions that make security seamless for the modern, hybrid enterprise. Our solutions empower organizations to secure critical data, devices, code, and cloud infrastructure to help reduce risk, ensure compliance, and simplify security. Delinea eliminates complexity and defines access boundaries for thousands of customers around the world, including more than half of the Fortune 100. Our customers range from small businesses to the largest financial institutions , intelligence agency, and critical infrastructure company in the world. Learn more about Delinea at LinkedIn, Twitterat YouTube.
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Four teams are continuing their pursuit of Napoli forward Dries Mertens, according to the Corriere Dello Sport.
Chelsea were mentioned by the Belgian international when he turned down the chance to leave the Serie A side in the summer, but it seems they are no longer one of the clubs that want to sign the prolific striker.
The Corriere Dello Sport says that Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are all determined to sign the 30 year old. The forward signed a new contract at the end of last season but reportedly has a £25m buyout clause that can be activated by any team next summer.
Mertens has once again been in red hot goalscoring form for Napoli, following his 34 goals last campaign with 12 this season already. Chelsea were likely pursuing the striker before they signed Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata last summer, and the Spaniard’s performances this campaign have likely cooled the club’s interest in the Serie A ace. | <urn:uuid:cac7458d-2416-429b-be52-313a078c1b04> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://theshedender.com/2017/11/tabloid-talk/chelsea-reportedly-withdraw-from-race-for-serie-a-sharp-shooter/ | 2024-04-20T17:56:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.963413 | 210 |
Students of the University of Ghana hit the streets on Wednesday to ask the authorities to scrap a new residential policy proposed to come into effect at the beginning of the next academic year.
The new policy will provide accommodation for first-year students only, replacing the existing system which allows final year students to be accommodated at the university residence.
The protesting students, clad in red bands and clothes say the new policy being introduced by the university authorities is inimical to their academic pursuits and wants it to shed altogether.
They also want the issue addressed by April 25.
The students, under a heavy police guard, marched from the university campus to the Education Ministry where they presented a petition to the sector ministry and proceeded to the seat of government at the Osu Castle where the Chief of Staff, Kwadwo Mpiani received a copy of their petition.
Today’s protest comes after a similar one on campus on Friday, April 13. According to Joy News correspondent Sammy Darko who joined the demonstrators, over 6000 students took part in the march.
They insist that the new policy must not be implemented, and they want the word on its cancellation by the April 25 date, or they will lead a campaign to boycott coming examinations to ensure that the academic year does not come to an end.
Nii Addoquaye Cudjoe, the Vice President-elect of the Students Representative Council told Joy News the demonstration became necessary owing to the unproductive partnership between the students and university authorities.
He said “On the university campus there are two stakeholders; the authorities and us. That partnership has not yielded the result we are looking forward to and we believe that equally within that family or fraternity, there are other stakeholders; that is the general public, the corporate world, and the government.”
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The Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA) today joined the world in celebrating mother’s day by visiting the inmates at the Langata Womens Maximum Prison.
The members of the association, led by Chairperson Sen. Hamida Kibwana, celebrated the remarkable strength,resilience and unconditional live of mothers.
Freedom came early for 56inmates after Senators paid fines for petty offenders.
In addition to their presence, the Senators presented donations as a token of their support to bring a ray of hope and provide some relief during the inmate’s time of confinement.
“We understand that many of you are petty offenders who have been unable to pay fines not exceeding Ksh 10,000 to secure your release. It is disheartening to witness individuals who could be leading productive lives trapped behind bars due to financial constraints. In light of this, we, the Kenya Women Senators Association, have decided to pay fines for some of the eligible petty offenders among you, offering you a chance at freedom and reintegration into society” Senator Hamida declared,
The Lawmaker further recognized the men and women who work in the Prison and Police services who play a crucial role in maintaining public safety and upholding the rule of law. Yet, their own welfare, including housing conditions, often goes unnoticed and unaddressed.
“We must acknowledge that the living conditions of those responsible for enforcing justice impact their morale, well-being, and ultimately, their ability to carry out their duties effectively.” She added.
The Senators appealed to the President to prioritize the improvement of the welfare of the Prison and Police service.
They noted that the uniformed forces are living in deplorable housing conditions.
As a day of celebration and reflection,the Senators honored the remarkable strength and resilience of mothers, both within these walls and outside.
On the same breath the officer in charge of the institution Madam Esther Lochoto expressed her joy emanating from the kind gesture and called for more such acts of kindness.
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There have been some great improvements to the The Mini Aztec Hotel with new rooms on the upstairs floor.
The quest is on all week go and give it a go and check out the great build.
Follow the path to Mitzi’s or use F5 to find 1342, 1127.
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It’s early morning. The Frosted Flakes have grown soggy. I’m stuck staring at one of the half-submerged flakes, half-crispy, half-mushy. Tap tap tap the spoon against the ceramic bowl; it seems to help shake off the sleep that refuses to lift from the top of my head. It feels fuzzy and numb. Boredom hangover. It’s pitch black outside. Dead winter. We have not seen the sun in weeks. Stars stare at me through the window. Wind screams urgently, shaking the house. Wind sings but carries an axe instead of a note.
A dog howls. Five more follow suit. I put on my kamiik and kick the door open because it has frozen shut. School has not been cancelled: it’s not cold enough outside. It has to be at least minus fifty with the wind chill to merit a day off. The roads are frozen solid; they will stay that way until May or June.
The permafrost is living under everything, slowing time and preserving what would normally rot. Kamiit help feet deftly navigate the slip of the ice, the crunch of the snow, and the depths of the drifts. The sealskin is warm, but I have lost the blood my feet carry. The Cold has scared the blood out of my toes. Our feet have built-in memory of which tendons to curl to prevent falling on all different kinds of ice. The Snow would sometimes slice the surface of the ice in half with a drift and try to trick us into falling. The Snow could crunch underfoot or chase you loosely. The Snow could hold your whole body weight or decide to deceive you and plunge you into the down underneath.
Snow is fickle. Snow picks itself up and goes wherever Wind tells it to. One element controls the other in a cyclical oblivion. Weather is just the earth’s breaths. Wind is the cold bearer and the death bringer. Streetlights hold halos of swirling snow; rainbows appear if you look at the streetlights and squint. My footsteps the only sound of any human being, I continue the hollow morning walk to school.
Grade eight. Ugh. I have another giant cold sore on my chin. It’s ten miles wide and oozing. I do my best to disguise it with my scarf and steel my ego for the taunting that I am about to receive. “Soresees” is the name that gets appointed to the person suffering from a cold sore for the entirety of its duration. This name can also be applied to chicken pox, eczema, bed-bug bites, zits, or any other skin ailment. The series of nicknames allotted to the students in our school was never kind but was often so amusing that we were happy to carry the burden when it was our turn. I silently thank the universe that I will never be branded “Nibble-a-cock” like my friend Casper Noviligak because she gave a blowjob to that hotdog on a dare last Thursday.
It took me fifteen minutes to pull these jeans on this morning. They are so tight that it hurts to breathe. Sometimes, I have to use a coat hanger to get the zipper up. The tighter the jeans the better, and neon is in; neon leg warmers, neon tights, neon shirts, neon banana clips. We pile our hair as high as it will go, even though the wind destroys our hairdos to the point that every time we come in from outside, the girls’ bathroom is a haze of Final Net. We sport Chip & Pepper heat-sensitive, colour-changing muscle shirts (leaving us hiding our fluorescent-orange armpits after gym) and pair them with acid-washed jeans and light-blue eyeshadow. AC/DC. Dirty deeds and they’re done dirt cheap.
The frosted-pink lip gloss clashed with my cold sore, so I didn’t wear it today. My lips are cracked and chapped, and my hair is flying with static electricity and keeps getting into my cold sore. Winter is dry. Like, zero humidity. The cold holds moisture hostage. The boys scuff their socks on the carpet and shock the girls with pointed fingers and malicious glee. I hate it.
I want to be the size of an ant, or just disappear. This year everyone got boobs except me. Every morning brings the measuring tape to the mirror in the hopes of the miracle of being suddenly blessed with tits, forever ending the reign of my nickname: Golf Balls. In lieu of breasts, I arrange sheets of toilet paper to make a home nest in my brassiere. The indignities we suffer as children will only grow larger as we get older, so we are told. That seems impossible.
I get good grades in school without putting in much effort. I fail tests on purpose to avoid drawing too much ire from the popular girls, who seemed to think that accomplishing anything scholastically made you vain. School is scary and awkward; I guess it’s supposed to be. Sitting still for that long is impossible. My ass is numb. Who made this system? It feels like a slow torture watching the second hand tick by, watching the flakes of dandruff fly around the teacher’s head when he stands in the light. How can someone be almost bald and still have dandruff? Getting old is so gross. Watching people slowly rot is unnerving. I listen to the children breathing and sighing. We steal glances at one another. Listening to pencils scratching, we yearn for movement. Listening to the wind howl in screaming freedom, we all feel muted.
Math class. The cute boy peeks up and smiles at me over his math book while holding hands under the table with the pretty girl. I’m aware that he is manipulating me, but I still die a little inside. His black hair is in a brush cut, and he smells a little mouldy, like his mom took too long to get the clothes into the dryer. He makes up for it with a searing confidence and sharp wit. Brightness. It shocks me every time he looks at me. He has already seen too much in life, and his natural propensity for cruelty coupled with the hormones coursing through his body has him playing girls against each other like bristling sled dogs. He still gets to taste them all. I’ve always hated this social display of jealousy, girls scratching each other’s eyes out for boys. If he leaves me alone, I can maintain my dignity, but I feel the pull of him in a place that is foreign to me. It is my first real crush. Our teacher is discussing physics.
I think about the equal and opposite reaction to the look the boy just gave me and blush furiously. His girlfriend notices. Shit! I’m in for it after school. Doors open and close, the books in the library call me with their musty elder smell. The clocks rotate. I get my head slammed into my locker at recess, and the school day is over. Thank fuck.
Iwould call my parents and say I was sleeping over at your house. You would call your parents and say you were sleeping over at my house.
I don’t know how we fit so many children in the old nursing-station porch. There was nowhere else to go for shelter, because we had all told our parents that we were at one another’s houses. There was no other shelter from the screaming winds. We shivered, nervously laughing in our tight denim and big hair so meticulously sprayed into blooming fountains. The snow had blown into our hair, and now it was melting. Our magnificent towers were becoming flaccid mockeries of themselves. Our mascara ran down our faces—beauty problems at minus forty.
The porch was about ten feet by ten. There were seven kids in it. We lit up all the butts we had picked off the ground. I had that big cold sore on my chin. I thought I could distract from it by putting on a lot of shimmery blue eyeshadow. I don’t think it worked very well. Our breath slowly stopped showing as our body heat warmed up the small room. What should we do in this little porch? Someone touched my ass. I slapped his grubby little hand away. Let’s play a dare game!
We simply went around in a circle, taking turns, collectively agreeing on a dare for whoever’s turn it was. If you failed to do your dare, you were banished from the shelter. This system immediately went awry when a girl started to cry because she had to kiss the ugly boy. Fuck this. We left the shelter and went our separate ways.
Your uncle was out partying. We crashed at his place. After raiding the fridge, we put a movie on. I think it was The Dark Crystal.
We were coaxed out of our slumber by a thick smacking sound. Your uncle was a gentle man, slight and benign. He had been dating a very aggressive woman. I never understood how he put up with the abuse. We heard a woman weeping softly through the walls. We could hear him quietly asking her, “There, are you happy now?” And another thick, wet thud would come. Tears, snot, blood. Wet noises. She just took it. There was no struggle. I knew what a fight sounds like. This was quieter, more intimate.
I understood. She hated herself so much that she would berate him and beat him over and over until she got what she wanted, the proof that she deserved to be beaten. Their love for each other was indistinguishable from the hate they felt for themselves. Sometimes children see more clearly than adults. They loved the cycle of self-hatred and forgiveness. They perpetuated a perfect, violent machine. “You must like it.” Smack. “You make me do this.” Smack.
We plug our ears. Fall back asleep, not daring to move lest we alert them to our presence. “Let’s go,” you whisper, nudging me. It’s quiet in the house now. We tiptoe out of the bedroom. The sun is up. I adjust my eyes, looking for my jean jacket. I can smell the blood. There are pools of it on the floor. The cat had tracked it all over the living room. There are red paw prints everywhere.
I peek in the room. The couple is sleeping together, embracing. Forgiven. Bruised. Bloodied.
We walk home. We part ways at the stop sign. We never speak of this night again.
Iwas seventeen. Sent back home from residential school after a suicide attempt. Not a bad place all in all, Cambridge Bay. Curfews and duties seemed confining but comforting after the chaos of high school. The wind blew high, and we were freezing. My friend and I were hot for a party and dressed for it, though the temperature dipped down past minus forty. Seventeen is an age of freedom.
“There’s a party at my aunt’s house,” she said. We weighed the pros and cons. Her aunt was not one to be fucked with. When she was drinking, she was volatile. She was the self-appointed party police. But the buzz would make it worth our while if we could finagle a few beers to start the hunt off.
We walk in, the all-too-familiar smell of the clan, the blaring country music. The cigarette smoke saturates my clothing on impact. Ashtrays scattered around the room. Conflict lurking under smiles, waiting to pounce after a few more drinks. Silent Sam is lurking.
My glasses fog up. I am almost blind without them. I feel a presence before I feel his touch. A hand slides up my leg. I can hardly feel it, because the cold has almost frozen me through the tight denim, a shaky and thin hand, and a familiar hand. I know who it is before I can see him. His touch is like a bony finger that penetrates me and fuses with the bones in my spine. For years, this man would touch me during his class. Under tables, sneaking his hand in my pants. Touching my little-girl parts. After a while, I got used to it, even felt envious when he touched other kids.
I smile down at him. Ask him if he would like to join me for a smoke outside. I’m not six years old anymore. I get him outside. He’s pretty drunk, and I smile as I hit him as hard as I can. He starts to lose his balance, and I nudge him the rest of the way as he tumbles down the stairs. They are metal stairs, serrated to prevent slippage. I watch in glee as he lands at the bottom. He is drunk enough that he’s flaccid and doesn’t break anything.
“Someone fell down the stairs!” I exclaim to the party. My friend puts her boots on to investigate. People pile out the door to see what happened. He is unconscious but breathing as he is dragged up the stairs and back into the party. My friend’s aunt starts yelling about how he must have been pushed. We take turns yelling back and forth, and the huge woman nearly lifts me off the ground by my lapels before we escape, tears, laughter, and adrenalin coursing through the night. We are free.
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Domestic violence can be explained as a model of abusive behavior in any association that is used by one partner to exert or gain control and power over an intimate partner.
The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control states that a large portion of the female populace experience about more than 4 million instances of rapes and physical assault by an intimate partner every year; and that only less than twenty percent of battered women sought medical treatment following an injury.
Domestic Violence Law
Domestic violence law focuses on the details of abuse with family, or partner. It supplies the criminal rules for punishing those who inflict emotional or physical harm to others with whom they share familial or other immediate relationships.
The Domestic Violence Law also assents with the civil protections accessible to sufferers of DV of this type of maltreatment. Federal legislation has been legislated making domestic violence a crime, most significantly the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
The great majority of domestic violence offenses, however, are processed in legal proceedings under state law.
Domestic Violence U.S. Hotlines
There are millions of domestic violence and abused recipients around the world, although not all situations come to the attention of law enforcement officials. People who are at the mercy of domestic violence rely on the police to protect them, but many of these individuals are reluctant to report such crimes because of their fear of reprisals.
The police believe that fear of reprisal was one of the reasons the battered person recants, although it didn’t protect them from the next attack.
Police report alcohol or drug abuse being a factor in the majority of domestic violence situations. However, not all batterers are under the influence of anything other than their own craving to control others.
The abused often stay with their abusers because they feel that suffering in silence is safer than trying to escape. It can also be difficult to get away from an abuser and start a new life when there are children, jobs, houses and other factors involved. Leaving the abuser should be of paramount importance, not only for the abused person’s safety, but for that of the children as well.
Anyone who could not seem to escape the clutches of domestic violence may need to await the opportune time to leave an abuser. Here are a few suggestions for those awaiting a chance to flee:
- Ask the neighbors to call the police anytime they hear the sounds of violence at the abused person’s house.
- If the abuser is about to become violent, the abused should attempt to find a safe way to leave the house, or go to a secluded area inside the house to call the police.
- Teach children how to call 911 and ask for help.
- Be willing to testify in court and tell the judge why they will be in danger if the abuser is released.
- Get a restraining order against the abuser.
- Flee to a domestic violence shelter if possible.
- Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline for assistance at 1-800-799-7233, or 1-800-787-3224
- Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline online at http://www.ndvh.org
Domestic Violence Shelters
People who have experienced domestic violence go through a very difficult time even in their own homes. Unfortunately, the emotional, mental, and physical trauma from the ordeal has affected them greatly and are unable to function like they used to.
Such experience elicits strong emotions: feelings of unworthiness, deep sadness, and most commonly, anger. The anger is directed towards the culprit who is wholly responsible for inflicting hurt — but mostly to the person who went through the harrowing experience.
Because of the unwanted life transition brought by domestic violence, some have felt the urge to leave their homes (which is mostly listed as the number one place where domestic abuse occurs) and simply get away from everything that makes them feel, or reminds them of the incident.
Those who have amassed courage and are determined to move forward and take charge of their lives, many of these people seek the help of domestic violence shelters in their area or at another place to heal through counseling, learn new skills, and start all over.
Next, listed are the top 5 DV shelter homes in the U.S. with their respective contact details:
- Hotline – 800-634-9893 (24⁄7)
- Toll-Free – 800-634-9893
- Business – 937-328-5308
- TTY/TTD – 937-328-0474
- Fax – 937-328-5324
- Email: [email protected]
- Hotline – 443-653-2067 (24⁄7)
- Business – 443-653-206
- Email: [email protected]
- Hotline – 607-754-4340 (24⁄7)
- Toll-Free – 877-754-4340
- Business – 607-748-7453
- *Collect calls accepted
- Fax – 607-748-5166
- Email: [email protected]
Colorado Springs, CO
- Hotline – 719-600-3939
- Toll-Free – 833-719-9463
- Business – 833-719-9463
- Email: [email protected]
5. Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA)
Delray Beach, FL
- Hotline – 800-355-8547 (24⁄7)
- Toll-Free – 800-355-8547
- Business – 561-265-3797
- TTY/TTD – 800-355-8547
- Fax – 561-265-2102● Email – [email protected]
What Are The Domestic Violence Laws in the U.S?
Domestic violence law is an area of practice that many attorneys are taking very seriously. Instances of this type of abuse are growing in popularity. Fortunately, it is becoming less of a stigma, and people are more willing to report it to the authorities when it does occur. If you feel like a victim in your own home, it is time for you to do something about it. Help is available for most people out there and, when that help is obtained, there is the ability to finally walk away from the risks and into a new opportunity at a safer lifestyle.
The fact is, domestic violence law is thorough. It does not matter if you are male or female, young, old or of any religion, sex association or marital status. If you are being physically or verbally abused, you have the right to take action. However, you should not do so on your own. Rather, it is often better for individuals to seek out a professional who can help them to learn what their options are and how to overcome their limitations.
What can you do? How can you finally get away? Talk to an attorney about what your options may be, and what you should do right now to improve your life. Some things to consider include the following:
- Approach the police to document any type of abusive language or actions against you. It is a good idea to request help through a restraining order if you feel threatened for any reason.
- Talk to an attorney about your rights to leave a situation, including a marriage, if there is abusive behavior taking place there. Find out what your lawyer believes is the best step for you to take.
- If you are not the one facing the abuse but know of someone that is, take action, but do so in the right manner. You will want to make sure that you have proof of what is occurring. You will also want to ensure your loved one remains protected in situations like this.
It is up to you to take action. Domestic violence law differs from one state to the next, but every state in the country recognizes this type of abuse. For those who are dealing with this type of situation, the problem will not stop on its own. There is help in every situation if you reach out for it. Doing so could mean improving your quality of life for years to come. Talk to an expert about your rights and the steps to take to move in the right direction.
What Are Domestic Violence (DV) Classes?
Domestic violence is one of the silent and hidden epidemics affecting millions of families in this country. Generally regarded as the physical, emotional or verbal abuse of a spouse or partner, domestic violence usually occurs through manipulation, intimidation and coercion.
The purpose of DV classes is to educate the perpetrator, either male or female, of the effects and consequences of domestic violence on his or her family. Not only is the abusers spouse or partner harmed by domestic violence, but the children living in the home may be extremely negatively impacted by the violence they witness or experience.
These classes attempt to teach the batterer the importance of taking responsibility for their actions. Another objective is to help the abuser differentiate between anger that is appropriate and those behaviors that are considered violent and inappropriate.
The classes also attempt to confront the abusers beliefs and attitudes that may be some of the underlying, contributing factors of the violence.
Court-ordered domestic violence classes must meet both state and county standards and are approved by the court. In general, if classes are court-ordered classes cannot be taken online. However, in some cases this may be allowed, but the decision is up to the jurisdiction in which the offender resides.
For classes held in a classroom setting, men and women are separated and do not attend classes together. The issues of power, control, manipulation, coercion and oppression are explored. In most cases, those attending the classes are required to pay a fee, which is usually based on a sliding scale.
Domestic violence cases are some of the most common types of cases taken on by criminal defense attorneys. So lawyers must have vast knowledge of domestic violence law in order to have a successful practice, but it’s important for lay citizens to have a good understanding of this type of law as well.
The definition of domestic violence is an act or threat of violence between people in an intimate relationship. The violence could be intimidation, control, coercion, or punishment as well.
The people in question do not have to be married in order to fall under the domestic violence umbrella, but they do have to be proven to be in an intimate relationship by the District Attorney.
There are all shapes and sizes for these types of cases that come through the office of an experienced criminal law attorney, but some of the cases show up more often than others.
There is a top 5 list of allegations that most attorneys would agree are the most common cases that they receive calls about. That list is outlined below:
1. Child Abuse or Child Endangerment – Involving a child in any of the types of violence explained in the second paragraph or having a child in the same area as violence against another could result in a domestic violence charge concerning a minor.
2. Battery – This is when an injury incurred due to violence is not severe enough to warrant a felony, but instead just a misdemeanor.
3. Criminal Threats – Even though no physical harm is imposed through a threat, it is still illegal to threaten someone with serious harm or injury to cause fear within them.
4. Corporal Injury to a Spouse or Cohabitant – This means physical violence has actually occurred and there is physical evidence to show for it (ie a bruise, or swelling). Depending on the severity, the act of violence could be charged as a felony or misdemeanor.
5. Elderly Abuse – Neglecting, causing physical or emotional abuse, or financial fraud to a person over 65 years old is also considered domestic violence.
Police can make arrests for domestic violence allegations fairly liberally, so just because someone has been arrested, doesn’t mean they’re going to be charged with a crime. People who are worried about being charged, though, need to get a hold of a criminal defense attorney to ensure that they are properly protected.
Is DV A Felony?
DV can be categorized as either a felony or misdemeanor based on the severity of the incident. That said, felony domestic violence is considered a grave offense which leads to serious legal outcomes. Felony in DV entirely depends on every state’s jurisdiction and has one or more of these factors:
ing in serious bodily harm or death;
- Abuse or violence or abuse meted out on a minor,
- Threats and/or acts that cause injuries using a deadly weapon, and● Inappropriate sexual conduct
Hiring A DV Lawyer: What To Expect
By seeking legal help on account of domestic violence (or DV), many people have successfully had restraining orders issued to protect them from an abusive spouse, family member or other domestic partner. Speaking with an experienced and knowledgeable attorney has allowed many people to have their questions answered.
There may be different laws regarding these crimes and their penalties in each state, so speaking with an attorney is often the best way to determine which steps one must take to obtain a restraining order or to pursue other legal measures.
Alternatively, if you have been wrongly accused of domestic violence, the cost of not hiring legal help could end up costing far more in the form of fines, jail time, rehab, mandated weekly classes, probation, loss of child custody or visitation, loss of gun ownership, and the inability to get a job or housing, if convicted.
DV cases may be considered both criminal and civil crimes and have different punishments depending on the particular circumstances of the incident and the state in which the parties reside.
Some people are provided a lawyer by the state if they are not financially prepared to shoulder much of its expenses.
Domestic Violence Statistics
In the United States,on average, an average of 20 individuals per minute are victims of stalking, physical assault, and rape by an intimate partner. That is more than 8 million men and women All throughout the year.
Almost half of all men and in the US have suffered psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
More than 30 percent in women, and more than 25 percent in men have suffered rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) alone affects more than 8 million individuals annually.
More than 20 percent in women, and more than 10 percent in men aged 18 and up have been the victim of severe physical violence by a significant other in their lifetime.
More than 10 percent in women and 2 percent in men have been injured as a result of IPV that included stalking, physical violence, and rape by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
More than 20 percent in women (29%) and more than 10 percent in men have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by a partner and report a related impact on their functioning.
DV in Women
- In intimate partner violence, a great portion of abused females were previously victimized by the same perpetrator which includes more than 50 percent of them aged between 18 to 24; about 60% of females aged between 25 to 34, and 81percent between the ages of 35 to 49.
- About 4 in 5 abused females of intimate partner violence were women.
- Generally, females ages between 18 to 34 experienced the highest statistics of intimate partner violence.
DV in Children
- The US Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect proposes that domestic violence in children may be the topmost major forerunner to child abuse and its failure to look after fatalities.
- Children who were grew up witnessing domestic violence in the home were 10 times more likely to be sexually and/or physically assaulted than the overall average.
- There is a correlation between family conflicts/domestic violence and child abuse. Among victims of abuse in minors, than 30% report domestic violence in the household.
- 30 to 60% of offenders of IPV also abuse children in the home.
- Nearly 1 in 3 children who were exposed to domestic/intimate partner violence charges filed in state courts.
DV in Men
- More than 15 percent of domestic violence in males reported being raped by a stranger, and 50 percent by an acquaintance.
- Almost 2 percent of men have been assaulted, raped, and beaten in their lifetime by their intimate partner or any offender.
- More than 30 percent of men report such impacts of their ordeal.
- More than 40 percent of the LGBT community is sexually assaulted at some point in their lifetime.
Understanding Domestic Violence And Its Ramifications
Looking at domestic violence statistics can be quite disturbing. However, by doing so, it helps all of us understand the issue better and allows us to come up with solutions to abuse.
Any kind of violence between family members, spouses and partners is domestic abuse. Domestic abuse is usually brought on by high stress and behaviors, as many as one in every four women have been a victim.
Each year, 85% of victims are women abused by their partners. Men make up 15% of DV victims as well.
This type of abuse is all around, but it is not talked about. As many as 74% of people know someone who has or is going through one form of domestic violence, and 30% of people know of someone who has been abused physically by their partner within the last year.
Unfortunately, domestic violence can lead to death. In domestic homicides, one in every four is a man, meaning that three out of four homicides are women; and these men and women were killed by their intimate partners.
Looking at domestic violence statistics reveals that children are often victims of domestic abuse. Men who assault their wives are 50% more likely to assault their children.
Every year as many as 3.3 to 10 million children witness domestic violence.
Often, when men are victims of domestic violence, the issue is often downplayed. If a man is subject to abuse he is more likely to not report it, making it harder to get accurate domestic violence statistics.
The act of domestic violence is comparable between men and women. But the abuse that men receive from partners varies and women are likely to take abusive control by making the husband feel bad about himself, thus deflating his self-esteem.
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Whereas the rest of the tech world is complaining about inflation and price hikes, the GPUs have surprisingly shown a downward trend as far as the prices go. We have been reporting recently about how GPUs have shown a decrease in price over the last couple of months, sometimes even going as low as two digit figures every month. This is a good trend for GPUs to reach their MSRP which is going to happen within the next two months.
The US government has confirmed that tariffs are being lowered on some PC components that are coming in from China. This also includes the graphics cards. As soon as this news came out, ASUS also announced that it will be delivering a price cut of up to 25% on its GPU, however, this is only in the US for now.
This has been confirmed by an email sent by an ASUS representative to Toms Hardware which states that the company is going to offer a price cut on various SKUs with both lower end and high end series;
”As a result of the latest tariff lift on Chinese imports from the Office of the United States Trade Representative, Gamers and PC enthusiasts will see lower prices on ASUS GeForce RTX 30-series graphic cards starting on April 1st, 2022. […]
Lower prices will affect entry level GeForce RTX 3050 and RTX 3060, mid-range RTX 3070, and high performance RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 graphics cards.”
— ASUS representative to Tom’s Hardware
We are still to see if other companies might follow suit too after this announcement by ASUS or not. It is noteworthy here that US tariffs will not have any impact on the pricing situation in other countries. This price cut in the US is still going to impact other countries as we know how GPU prices increased worldwide after new tariffs were introduced.
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This is not just a grave IHL violation, it is a clear war crime. Part of a clear pattern of IDF striking humanitarians routinely since early in the war, while refusing refused repeated calls to set up a functional deconfliction system that would actually protect humanitarians.
Humanitarians have spent SIX MONTHS telling anyone who would listen that deconfliction is broken. President Biden and his senior officials know it. But they've done little beyond scold the Israelis over it while continuing to send weapons.
This is the inevitable result.
I was in Ukraine recently and talked to aid groups about how deconfliction works there. They said that Russia has been consistent about not striking deconflicted aid operations; sometimes to the point of calling to ask if convoys have departed an area before they resume attacks.
I say this not to defend Russia - their IHL track record is horrible. And yet even they are managing to make aid deconfliction work in Ukraine, even as they continue committing countless other war crimes there.
So there is NO REASON that Israel couldn't have fixed this in the past six months. They simply didn't want to. Which made it inevitable a day like this would come.
Netanyahu now knows he has a political problem and he's already trying to spin this as a one-off accident or aberration.
It is not. It is just the latest in a long pattern of strikes and close calls on humanitarian movements and facilities. bbc.com/news/live/worl…
You don't strike a deconflicted convoy repeatedly, hitting three vehicles in succession over the course of a kilometer of road, by accident.
You do that by fostering a military culture that treats Gaza as a free fire zone with total impunity for gross attacks on civilians.
The IDF has killed 173 UNRWA staff since Oct and repeatedly struck UNRWA humanitarian facilities.
Did "public health" shut down rural Minnesota to save urban NYC? No.
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Governors made those decisions, and they did weigh econ & other factors alongside.
Turns out it's not good economics for a hospital system to collapse!
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Can a straddle options strategy be used around earnings announcements or other market-moving events? Yes, but there are risks and other considerations.
Some traders think a stock’s going to make a move, perhaps because of an earnings announcement or other upcoming event, then they consider buying a call option in case it goes up and a put option in case it goes down. This options strategy is known as a long straddle, and the idea is for the underlying to make a large move in either direction, so the straddle price expands beyond what was paid for it.
It might sound like a rational plan. But there’s a little more to consider.
Again, the idea of a long straddle is to gain from a large move without picking a direction. The position is created by buying an at-the-money (ATM) call and ATM put with the same strike price in the same expiration cycle. There are a couple different ways this strategy might see gains.
First, the long straddle could profit if the underlying stock moves significantly. If it moves higher, the call option may profit by more than the put option loses, potentially netting a profit after transaction costs. Conversely, the put option may outperform the losses from the call if the stock drops far enough before expiration.
It’s not just a matter of the stock moving, but also the magnitude of the stock’s movement. It needs to move far enough to overcome the price paid for the straddle, in addition to the transaction costs.
Another way long straddles can profit is if there’s a rise in implied volatility (vol). Higher implied vol can increase both call and put options prices, just as lower vol can decrease both the put and call prices (which would typically lead to a loss). Even if vol were to stay the same, the trade can lose, as options prices tend to decay with the passage of time.
So even if there is a rise in implied vol, it has to be a big enough difference to offset the time decay (“theta”) subtracted from both options. Vol and time decay, as we’ll see, can play a major role in whether a straddle is a winner or a loser.
Earnings announcements, or other known events (such as the introduction of a new product or ruling on a court case), are the types of events in which a long straddle trade might be placed. What’s important to keep in mind is that the straddle is pricing in the “normal” volatility days plus the heightened “event day volatility.” As you get closer to the event, there are fewer normal vol (lower) days, so the higher event day vol has more influence. This is why the implied vol usually rises leading into the event.
Holding on to a straddle through an event can be risky (see figure 1). Because volatility plays a big part in a straddle, it’s imperative that the straddle is bought at a time when vol is near the low end of its historical range. In figure 1, holding a straddle after the earnings announcements (marked by the red phone icons) could have been problematic if the post earnings’ move was not large enough to make up for the steep drop in vol. Notice how vol in the lower pane of the graph rose going into the earnings announcement, but regressed to its long-term average following the event.
FIGURE 1: VOLATILITY AROUND EARNINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS. Volatility tends to rise ahead of a company’s earnings announcement and then tends to fall after the event has taken place. Data source: Cboe. Chart source: the thinkorswim® platform. For illustrative purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
As the event approaches, it’s not unusual to see volatility rise. However, that rise in vol doesn’t guarantee success. The long straddle is battling time decay (“theta”), and if that rise in vol more than offsets the effect of theta, then there’s a chance of closing the trade for a profit prior to the event. This is predicated on buying the straddle when premium levels are relatively low. If the position is held through the event, the underlying will have to move enough to make up for the dramatic drop in the value of the options. The risk is that the underlying will have a tepid move after the event, which could turn a potential winner into a loser.
If you feel that the premium levels in the options are elevated enough to make up for a post-event move in the underlying, then selling a straddle ahead of the announcement might make sense. It’s important to remember, though, that selling a straddle entails unlimited risk. The maximum profit is capped at the strike, and it begins to erode the further the underlying moves away from it. Eventually, the profit turns to a loss, with no limitation on the upside. On the downside, the loss is capped only when the underlying stock goes to zero (see the short straddle risk graph below).
One potential alternative is a short iron condor. It’s a four-legged spread constructed by selling one call vertical spread and one put vertical spread simultaneously in the same expiration cycle. Typically, both vertical spreads are out of the money and centered around the current underlying price (see the iron condor risk graph).
The iron condor strategy is a favorite of some income goal-focused option traders as a way to take advantage of higher-than-typical implied vol, such as before an earnings release. Note that, unlike the short straddle, the iron condor’s risk is defined by the difference between the strike prices of the verticals minus the credit received when selling the iron condor. For example, if the verticals are $2 wide and the iron condor is sold for an $0.80 credit, the risk is $1.20 per contract before transaction costs.
The iron condor strategy is typically considered by traders who believe the current vol is elevated, they expect vol to drop once the news is out, and if they believe the price of the underlying will remain between the two short strikes in the iron condor (or at least close). But one reminder about an iron condor: This spread has four legs, which means extra transaction costs. Also, remember that the max loss amount—the difference between the long and short strikes minus the credit received plus the transaction cost—is based on the stock price closing below the long put strike or above the long call strike. If the stock price closes between the strike prices, and in some cases, if the stock price closes near the strike price (pin risk), the short position could be assigned, resulting in potentially more risk.
There’s no right or wrong way to play earnings and other company announcements; much depends on your objectives, risk tolerance, and your view of the market. Long options straddles can be an effective way to trade the lead-in to earnings, but traders might also consider short options strategies going into the release. Just make sure you know and are comfortable with the risks involved.
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First of all, let’s define ‘rich’, because if you continually define it by what you see others accomplishing, you’ll always feel like you’re coming up short. Everyone has different life goals, family goals, business goals and retirements goals. So why would you have the same definition of ‘rich?’ As Bill Cosby used to say, “Rich is when your money works for you and you no longer have to work for your money.”
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This is an amazing organization that Sue was involved with that has helped many young teenagers discover the art of writing, get through high school and into college.
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During her long battle with cancer, Sue shared her passion for writing and music by self-publishing two young adult books; “The Practice Room” and “Flying Through Music.”
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Flying Through Music” the second book in the series combines, aviation into the mix of time travel and music taking you back to Buddy Holly’s last performance in 1959 and 1940’s Germany.
Both of these books can be purchased through Amazon by clicking on the links below the images. All affiliate rewards from this site will be donated to the Write girl Organization.
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By Larraine V. Castillo
Earlier this year, Taylor Swift, one of the most popular artists of this generation, received her honorary doctorate degree from New York University. In her speech to the institution’s Class of 2022, she talked about how life was just one big whirlwind of complex emotions. According to the singer-songwriter, what matters is how we become resilient despite these curveballs while making sure to “breathe in, breathe through, breathe deep, and breathe out.” Unknowingly to the audience and the whole world, the graduates were sent off not only with Swift’s advice on life and love but also with lyrics from what was about to be her 10th original studio album. Even prestigious universities were not spared from Swift’s undying habit to drop Easter eggs for her upcoming projects.
For the first time since evermore in 2020, this new addition to Swift’s discography wasn’t about one-upping Scooter Braun with the re-released version of a past album, but about documenting the things her mind wanders to in the wee hours of the night. Never mind that this may not be the best habit for her sleep schedule, as long as it caters to her ever-hungry fans — who are always on the edge of their seats for her next release — almost immediately followed by broken Spotify records and instant rises to the top of the charts.
Swift shows her enthusiasm once again to create an album in an unfamiliar genre. Adamantly refusing to stay stagnant in one musical area for long, she experiments with synth sounds, moving closer to pop this time around. Synth-pop has now become her next prey. With her head held high and her heart on her sleeve, Swift takes on the market once again with Midnights, a visual album that delves into love affairs, self-loathing, and retaliation.
Infatuation with a hint of forever
Everybody knows to expect a love song from Swift one way or another. She starts off the album with Lavender Haze, a passionate one about paying no mind to those who have a bone to pick with her relationship. It’s reminiscent of the Lover track I Think He Knows as it carries the same falsetto chorus and emulates the same high that one feels when they’re in love. The track sets the listener behind a veil that hides away the rest of the world and only lets in the warmth and tenderness that come with being someone you’re enamored of (“Talk your talk and go viral, I just need this love spiral”).
One of the slower and more mellow songs, Labyrinth wades in the fear of falling in love, but doing so anyway because life is too short, isn’t it? Just like love, one may have to navigate a maze, start trial and error, and fail every now and then in order to end up with the partner they deserve (“I thought the plane was goin’ down, how’d you turn it right around?”). The listeners are given time in between verses to soak it all in, just like how love is supposed to be given time to process. The repeated usage of the word “break” was a clever move, carrying different meanings until it arrives at the conclusion that Swift has met someone who will not break her heart, but “break their back” to see her smile. The post-chorus, with its harmonies and accompanying production, exudes both fear and bliss, the two central emotions of the track, and ties it up in a neat, heavenly bow. This may have been one of the best metaphors Swift has ever come up with.
As if she hasn’t told the world enough, another song comes in about the way Swift feels about her beau of 6 years, with whom she co-wrote the track. Sweet Nothing brings everything wholesome as Swift details the euphoric moments of her relationship. It is as personal as ever, mentioning specific places and interactions to set the scene (“Does it ever miss Wicklow sometimes?”). She never directly states it, but she conveys the safety she feels with her boyfriend through lyrics like “Outside they’re push and shoving, you’re in the kitchen humming.” She once again expresses vulnerability, another core component of love that she presents beautifully in the bridge. Her vocals carry strength until she admits, only to her lover, that she’s “too soft” for what the world has put her through. It is as romantic as romantic can get, which is no surprise coming from Swift.
The closing track, Mastermind, talks about destiny, or rather Swift’s orchestration of it. In classic Swiftian fashion, she bares her inner child as she confesses the loneliness that made up her youth and how she goes the extra mile for love as a result. She wraps up both the song and the album by recounting that her lover had always known about the tricks up her sleeve, but went along with it anyway. Swift compacted scheming, vulnerability, and purity in three minutes, ending Midnights gratifyingly with the record being an amalgamation of these three concepts.
Emotional cinematic pictures
If you thought Swift was finished with the color red, she brings one of its shades to the second track, Maroon. Through the interactions she describes, “Laughing with my feet in your lap like you were my closest friend,” Swift lets you visualize a couple being intimate in their home — marveling at how powerful the relationship was. The picturesque chorus (“The burgundy on my t-shirt when you splashed your wine into me,” “The rust that grew between telephones”) places the listener in the middle of the room as the scenes take place between the lovers, viewed in slow motion until the point that the romance falls apart. Maroon is just another piece of evidence that Swift has the power to make you feel exactly what the characters in her narratives feel.
Anti-Hero is the first in the album accompanied by a music video. Swift shifts the focus to herself as she details her fears, mental health issues, and ghosts. Swift brings us inside her mind when she presents her self-deprecation as a song. “I’ll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirror” is a piercing way to present her self-destructive nature, as vulnerable as it is painful. With her overthinking tendencies and anxieties bared and open for viewing, Swift has broken down even more of the walls between her and her listeners with one of her most honest works to date.
The highlights start pouring in with You’re On Your Own, Kid. With lyrics like “I search the party of better bodies just to learn that you never cared” to “‘Cause there were pages turned with the bridges burned,” Swift encapsulates the harshness of getting slapped in the face by reality, while also portraying growth as a difficult, yet fulfilling process. The bridge (“Make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it, you’ve got no reason to be afraid”) satisfyingly captures these sentiments and transforms the title from a lonely realization to an empowering philosophy, much like what someone’s line of thinking can lead to in a late night of self-reflection. Swift has simply outdone herself with this track.
Midnight Rain starts off with a reverb, a welcome surprise that sets the alluring tone of the whole song. She sings about her extravagant life and ambitions, and how it was incompatible with those of her romantic interest. It’s just the kind of recollection a sentimental girl’s mind will go to once she’s alone with her thoughts, and it’s the kind that’s pleasing to the ears.
Bejeweled comes as a breath of fresh air with its illuminating chorus that brightens up the album. As independent as ever, she sings about being her own person even without the presence of her significant other. Something about the way she says “shimmer” needs to be investigated in the way that it scratches the brain in just the right areas as Swift’s sassiness and confidence shine through.
Curses, gen Z lyrics, and other naiveties
In Snow on the Beach, Swift sings about falling in love whilst feeling like she’s in a dream. It’s a shame that Lana Del Rey, a seasoned singer-songwriter, faded into the background and never got so much as a verse to herself. The track missed an opportunity to become a stand-out as a result. Aside from delegating the role of background vocalist to her supposed collaborator, Swift takes the wrong step by plopping an explicit word precisely in the middle of her choruses. This bizarre placement makes them feel like fishes out of water (or beach) in a song with the intention to showcase the beauty of a budding relationship. Swift has proven many times that she has the power to make people dust off their dictionaries, so it is difficult to believe that she couldn’t find a more suitable descriptor for how beautiful she thinks the snow on the beach was. The verses, however, could not sound more angelic if she tried (“I saw flecks of what could’ve been lights, but it might just have been you passing by unbeknownst to me”).
Swift sings to a former lover in Question…?, asking more than just a few questions in hopes of getting closure. This interrogatory track, however, blends into the background in terms of production and fails to bring the pondering lyrics to life. Vigilante ****, on the other hand, carries a menacingly booming production, but you won’t see any longtime fan of Swift mentioning it in conversations about her most brilliant lyrics ever concocted. “Draw the cat eye sharp enough to kill a man” jumps out neither as an effective opening line nor an actual threat.
Swift’s vengeful side returns with Karma, which does a good job of reminding us that the singer doesn’t like to let go of her grudges without writing about it as a musical middle finger. She identifies karma as the different joyful aspects of her life, including her boyfriend, a nice breeze, and her cat. While the attempt to dip her toes back into her reputation era was apparent, it didn’t work quite as well this time around as the lyrics can come across as too abrupt, with Swift sounding like a Gen Z teenager more often than necessary (“Flexing like a goddamn acrobat, me and karma vibe like that”).
A songwriter’s gotta shine
Swift stays unfailing in her ability to convey complex emotions in a way that few artists have been able to parallel. The variety of themes, from realizations to romance to revenge, is the sweet component that makes Midnights such a delight to listen to. This is just one of the ways Swift demonstrates how multifaceted her mind is, and it always translates well to a song.
Despite her storytelling skills, there’s something left to be desired as Midnights is not the best example of her songwriting flair, although the difficulty of stepping it up from bodies of work like folklore and evermore is inevitable. Still, it’s a little dismaying to see her turn to teenagers’ sayings and curse words to enhance her songs when her past works are sufficient proof that her vocabulary and lines of thought are as wide as oceans.
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Explore the Wonders of Machu Picchu: A Comprehensive Guide
Planning to visit Machu Picchu? In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to ensure your journey to this ancient Inca sanctuary is both seamless and awe-inspiring. From selecting the perfect time to go, securing your tickets, and deciding between guided or solo travel, to what to pack and how to protect your health at high altitudes – consider this your essential toolkit for a visit that’s as majestic as the destination itself.
- Strategic planning and adherence to health and safety protocols, including mask and vaccination requirements, are crucial for a successful visit to Machu Picchu.
- Visitors must obtain permits in advance with different ticket options available, and it’s advisable to book several months ahead due to visitor limits, especially during high season.
- Accommodations range from luxury hotels to hostels in Aguas Calientes and Cusco, and transportation options include train services from Cusco or a walk from Hidroeléctrica, along with international travel arrangements to Peru.
Planning Your Trip to Machu Picchu
Setting off on a Peruvian adventure to Machu Picchu, the “Old Peak” in Quechua, requires careful planning. This ancient Inca city, perched above the Urubamba River valley, is a place where history and natural beauty converge in a stunning display. But, how do you navigate the logistics of such a journey? From deciding the best time to visit to securing the necessary permits, every step of your trip needs careful consideration.
Keeping abreast of the latest health and safety protocols is equally important. As of 2024, mask and vaccination requirements are still in place for visiting Machu Picchu, making it imperative to ensure compliance for a successful and unforgettable visit. After all, the last thing you want is any unexpected hiccups on your journey to this marvel of the ancient world.
Best Time to Visit
Deciding when to embark on your adventure to Machu Picchu can significantly influence your experience. While the ancient ruins are a sight to behold all year round, certain months offer a more pleasant climate and fewer crowds. So, when is the best time to pack your bags for this breathtaking destination?
Peru’s summer season, from December to March, is warm but marked by regular rainfall, which can make the trails and ruins slippery and less visible. Conversely, the winter season, from May to September, sees drier weather conditions and an influx of tourists. Striking a balance between favorable weather and manageable crowds, May and September are considered the ideal months to visit Machu Picchu.
Now that you’ve decided when to visit Machu Picchu, the next step is obtaining the necessary permits. And, remember, tickets to this world heritage site are not sold at the entrance and must be procured in advance. But, how do you go about securing these permits?
There are different types of tickets available, each with its own cost and access times. You can opt for a Machu Picchu only ticket, or choose a combination ticket that includes entry to either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. It’s important to print out your tickets and bring them along with your passport to the entrance, as digital copies are not accepted.
With a daily limit on the number of visitors, especially during the high season, it’s advisable to book your tickets several months in advance. If you’re planning to hike the Inca Trail, bear in mind that permits are limited and can only be purchased through an authorized tour operator.
Guided Tours vs. Independent Travel
With your permits in place, it’s time to choose between a guided tour and independent travel. Both options have their own set of pros and cons, and the choice ultimately depends on your own preferences and comfort levels. So, how do you decide?
Guided tours offer a structured experience with arranged accommodations, meals, and professional guidance. Opting for a guided trek, such as the Inca Trail, Lares, or Salkantay, can take the hassle out of planning and ensure a smooth travel experience. However, these tours may offer less flexibility in terms of itinerary and pace and typically have a higher cost compared to independent travel.
On the other hand, independent travel allows for a more flexible and potentially less costly experience, but requires personal planning and navigation. Whatever you choose, rest assured that the journey to this ancient Inca city will be filled with unforgettable sights and experiences.
Exploring the Inca Citadel: What to See and Do
Once your plans are in place, it’s time to delve into the heart of your Peruvian adventure: exploring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. From its iconic structures to exhilarating hiking options, each moment spent at this ancient site promises to leave you in awe. But, where should you begin your exploration?
Machu Picchu sits divided into key areas that include the Intihuatana, the Central Plaza, and viewpoints like the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) and the Inca Drawbridge. As you wander through these historic sections, you’ll get a glimpse into the scientific ingenuity of the Inca civilization and the daily life of its inhabitants. Prepare to be amazed by panoramic views of Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate and the serene beauty of the Inca citadel contrasted with the lush vegetation of the cloud forest from the Inca Drawbridge.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Av. High (F) | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 69 | 68 |
Av. High (C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Av. Low (F) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 41 | 37 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 39 | 42 | 43 | 43 |
Av. Low (C) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wet Days | 16 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 |
As you step into the ancient Inca city, you’ll be greeted by iconic structures that stand as a testament to the architectural prowess of the Incas. Machu Picchu was built with each structure having its own unique story, adding to the allure of the ancient citadel and providing a glimpse into the past.
Perhaps the most notable among these Inca ruins is the Temple of the Sun and the Royal Tomb, which showcase the remarkable craftsmanship of the Incas. The Principal Temple, with its three-sided structure used for ceremonial offerings, is another marvel of Inca architecture. Don’t miss the House of the High Priest and the Temple of the Three Windows, considered some of Machu Picchu’s finest Inca structures.
Finally, the Temple of the Condor, with its large carving representative of the bird, gives an insight into the Inca’s sacrificial rituals.
For the adventurous souls, Machu Picchu offers a variety of hiking options that combine history, culture, and natural beauty. Whether you choose:
- the classic Inca Trail
- the Salkantay Trek
- the Lares Trek
- the Choquequirao Trek
- or decide to venture off the beaten path
The journey promises to be as rewarding as the destination itself.
The iconic Huayna Picchu peak, often seen in photographs behind the main site of Machu Picchu, offers a challenging trek leading to unique sites like the Temple of the Moon. For a variety of experiences, consider the classic Inca Trail through cloud forests, the Quarry Trail with Andean views, or the more remote and challenging Choquequirao trek. Each route offers a unique perspective of the region’s landscape and a chance to immerse yourself in its serene beauty.
Tips for an Unforgettable Experience
To ensure that your visit to Machu Picchu is not just memorable but also comfortable, we’ve gathered some useful tips. From the ideal starting point for hikes to packing essentials, these suggestions aim to enhance your experience at this breathtaking destination.
The Hut of the Caretaker of the Funerary Rock offers dramatic views of Machu Picchu and serves as an ideal starting point for hikes. To keep your energy levels up and stay hydrated during your exploration, pack:
- Lightweight, non-perishable snacks like granola bars
- A reusable water bottle
- A hydration bladder for easy drinking during hikes, ensuring you have enough capacity for the journey, as Machu Picchu served its purpose in ancient times.
Navigating the Journey: Transportation and Accommodations
Once you’ve planned your itinerary and are ready to embark on your journey, it’s time to navigate the logistics of transportation and accommodations. From getting to Peru to finding the perfect place to stay, we’ve got you covered.
The journey from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, can be made on a scenic train ride that follows the course of the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley, surrounded by dramatic canyon walls. Travelers can choose between Peru Rail and Inca Rail, which both offer a variety of train services with different amenities, including options with:
- Panoramic windows for enhanced views of the landscape
- Comfortable seating
- Onboard dining options
- Wi-Fi access
Getting to Peru
Before embarking on your Peruvian adventure, it’s important to plan your route to Peru. Whether you prefer the convenience of air travel or the scenic landscapes of a bus ride, we’ve got you covered.
Tourists must follow these steps to reach Machu Picchu:
- Fly into Lima.
- Take a connecting flight from Lima to Cusco.
- The flight from Lima to Cusco is about an hour long.
- Alternatively, you can take an extensive bus ride, which can take 25 hours or more.
- Although Lima is at sea level and acclimation is not necessary, visitors have the option to spend time there before continuing on to the higher altitudes of Cusco.
Traveling from Cusco to Aguas Calientes
Getting from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, the base town for Machu Picchu, is an adventure in itself. The journey is not just about reaching the destination, but also about soaking in the breathtaking landscapes along the way.
Travelers to Aguas Calientes have multiple options, ranging from the luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham train to more economical choices such as Peru Rail’s Expedition service or the Vistadome. Trains to Machu Picchu depart from Poroy and Ollantaytambo train stations.
For those seeking a more adventurous route, the Hidroeléctrica option includes a group shuttle followed by a walking trail. But remember, walking the entire route along the train tracks poses safety concerns due to train tunnels and track guards.
After a day of exploration and adventure, a comfortable place to rest is crucial. Whether you prefer the luxury of a high-end hotel or the affordability of a hostel, Aguas Calientes and Cusco have something to suit every traveler’s needs.
In Aguas Calientes, luxury accommodations include the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo and the Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, providing top-notch amenities and services. But worry not if you’re traveling on a budget, as Aguas Calientes also offers affordable hostels that provide a comfortable stay without breaking the bank.
Similarly, in Cusco, you’ll find a diverse range of hotel options, including boutique hotels, colonial mansions, and large, full-service hotels, catering to every budget and preference.
Beyond Machu Picchu: Exploring the Sacred Valley and Surrounding Areas
While Machu Picchu is undoubtedly the crown jewel of any Peruvian adventure, the heritage and beauty of the surrounding regions offer valuable experiences beyond the majestic Inca citadel. From exploring the Sacred Valley to immersing yourself in Cusco’s rich history and culture, there’s a wealth of experiences waiting to be discovered.
The Sacred Valley of Peru, with its array of attractions set against a backdrop of Andean scenery, historic market towns, and ancient trekking routes, provides a perfect extension to your Machu Picchu adventure. Similarly, the city of Cusco, often referred to as a “lost city” due to its rich history, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Western Hemisphere and the former capital of the Inca Empire, offering a rich tapestry of history and culture to explore.
Sacred Valley Highlights
A visit to the Sacred Valley unfolds a panorama of attractions, each with its own unique charm. From bustling markets to ancient Incan ruins, the region offers a blend of the region’s history with its modern-day vibrancy.
Pisac, celebrated for its Sunday bazaar and ancient Incan ruins, is a must-visit. Another highlight is Urubamba, known for its arts market and craft workshops. Meanwhile, Ollantaytambo, with its massive terraces and fortress ruins, is a testament to the architectural prowess of the Incas. Each of these destinations adds a distinct flavor to your Peruvian journey, making your trip all the more enriching.
Cusco’s Rich History and Culture
Cusco, the gateway to Machu Picchu, is a city steeped in history and culture. The city’s well-preserved early stone architecture, vibrant markets, and colonial houses offer a captivating blend of the ancient and the contemporary. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu is a must-visit destination for travelers exploring this region.
As you walk through the city streets, you’ll come across notable attractions such as Tambomachay, the Kenco amphitheatre, and the Puca Pucara fortress, each echoing the city’s rich heritage. Don’t miss out on immersing yourself in Peruvian music, cuisine, and the city’s central market, where you can sample local delicacies and shop for unique souvenirs.
For those seeking a deeper connection with the region, there are off-the-beaten-path experiences that offer a unique perspective of the local culture and landscape. From community-based tourism to unexplored historical sites, these experiences can add a new dimension to your Peruvian adventure.
With programs like Intrepid Travel, you can dive deep into local traditions and beliefs, interact with locals, and experience the region beyond the tourist trail in South America, particularly in western South America. The Lamay and Amaru communities, for instance, offer immersive experiences in traditional Andean crafts and farming, giving you a taste of authentic local life. Also, consider exploring lesser-known historical sites like Huchuy Cusco, or try out alternative trekking routes like the Salkantay Trail for a different perspective on the region’s natural beauty.
Preparing for Your Adventure: Packing Tips and Health Considerations
As you gear up for your journey to Machu Picchu, it’s important to be well-prepared. From packing the right gear to taking care of your health, each detail contributes to a comfortable and memorable journey.
Adaptable clothing is crucial to cope with the changing weather conditions common in high-altitude regions like Machu Picchu. Some key considerations to ensure health and comfort during the trek include:
- Securing your belongings
- Maintaining hydration
- Protecting from intense sun exposure
- Packing necessary medications, including those for altitude sickness, especially when visiting high-altitude areas.
When it comes to packing for your Machu Picchu adventure, a few essentials can make a big difference to your comfort and convenience. From rain covers to hydration solutions, here are a few things you should definitely include in your packing list.
A rain cover for your backpack is essential to protect your belongings from the Andes’ unpredictable weather conditions. Hydration is also crucial, so make sure you carry a hydration bladder or water bottle, along with water purification tablets. Trekking poles can provide stability on the trail, but remember to store them before entering Machu Picchu as they are not permitted inside.
A neck cover can shield you from intense sun exposure at high elevations, such as in the Andes mountains, and help regulate your body temperature. And, of course, packing light is always a good idea, especially if you plan to walk to Hidroeléctrica.
High Altitude Health Tips
Traveling to high-altitude regions like Machu Picchu can pose certain health challenges, particularly altitude sickness. Here are some crucial tips to help you acclimatize and stay healthy during your visit.
Upon arriving at the high-altitude city of Cusco, it’s advisable to:
- Descend to the town of Aguas Calientes at a lower elevation to allow your body time to acclimatize before visiting Machu Picchu.
- Acetazolamide can be prescribed to aid acclimatization and help prevent acute mountain sickness, but it’s always best to follow a physician’s advice.
- Remember to maintain hydration by drinking water and replenishing minerals with electrolyte powders.
- Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol.
By employing preventative tactics such as pacing your hike carefully and applying sunscreen, you can ensure a healthy and enjoyable adventure.
Machu Picchu, with its stunning Inca ruins and breathtaking vistas, offers an unforgettable journey into the past. Planning your trip carefully, exploring the iconic structures and the surrounding Sacred Valley, and preparing adequately for the high-altitude adventure can ensure a memorable experience. So, pack your bags, lace up your hiking boots, and get ready to embark on a journey of a lifetime to this ancient wonder of the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do tourists get up to Machu Picchu?
Most tourists reach Machu Picchu by train from Cuzco or Ollantaytambo, or by trekking the iconic Inca Trail. From the town of Aguas Calientes, a short bus ride or steep hike takes them up to the citadel.
What is the average cost of a trip to Machu Picchu?
The average budget for a trip to Machu Picchu is around $500 to $1000, depending on travel style and duration.
What is the best month to go to Machu Picchu?
The best month to go to Machu Picchu is during the dry season from April to October, with the peak tourist season being June, July, and August when the weather is at its best.
How many days do you need to visit Machu Picchu?
For most people, one day is enough to visit Machu Picchu and explore the site. However, spending an extra day can allow for a more relaxed and thorough exploration of the area. It is recommended to spend two days at Machu Picchu for a full appreciation of the site.
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For those opting for flood coolant, tools like a refractometer come in handy to ensure the correct coolant-to-water ratio. The QualiChem XTREME CUT 251C can be used for milling applications when mixed with water at a ratio of 4-12% (5% (20:1) is a good starting point for beginners). The 770 and 1100 series machines hold 12 gallons of coolant mix and need about 2/3 gallons of coolant for each tank refill. Additionally, an oil skimmer is recommended for machines that may sit idle for extended periods. The oil skimmer will remove skank/tramp oil from the surface of the coolant in order to elongate the life of the coolant and keep bacteria at bay.
MQL (MINIMUM QUANTITY LUBRICANT) COOLANT
Alternatively, MQL systems like the Fog Buster offer a low-maintenance option. The Fog Buster can also be better at removing chips during deeper pocketing operations. It may not be as efficient for specific tasks, such as deep drilling or with heat-sensitive materials. Fog Buster provides great visibility for light machining and as an air option during dry milling. Due to the lack of regular upkeep, this option is better for machines that will see intermittent use. QualiChem XTREME CUT 251C can also be used in a Fog Buster system when mixed with water at a ratio of 5% (20:1).
With this overview of coolant options, CNC beginners are now equipped with valuable insights for optimizing their machining processes. If you're just starting and are still a CNC novice, the Tormach Garage series has you covered. Be sure to watch the previous episodes of this highly-informative series, covering a variety of CNC basics to get you up and running.
Previous Tormach Garage Series Videos
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Dear aspirants, have you applied for EPFO Accounts/Enforcement Officer posts? Get the latest news about EPFO Admit Card 2019 here as the examination is going to be held for these posts shortly. A written test for different posts will be held under the supervision of UPSC officials. The Hall ticket for the examination now released via online mode. Check the following updates to download it.
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The recruitment notice was issued for various Posts of Enforcement/ Accounts Officers. With reference to the Advertisement including Accounts and Enforcement Officer, Programmer, and other vacancies. The entire sections and appointment will be done by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). This will be conducted on behalf of the Employment Provident Fund Organization. To get the latest news about UPSC Accounts/ Enforcement Officer Exam 2019, candidates are advised to go through all the below-stated details.
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After the written examination, the shortlisted applicants will be called for a personal Interview later. All the important notifications and dates will be uploaded on the main website. Aspirants can also find the updates here @Totaljobshub.in. In more details, the posts available in the departments are Executive, Officer, Accounts /Enforcement Officer, Auditor, Programmer, and other various posts. For all these positions, the test will be taking place at once. There are more instructions that candidates need to keep in mind. These guidelines are mentioned hereunder.
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Hape: Friendship Tower
Beautifully decorated cardboard boxes are perfect for building and learning.Stack, sort shapes, study the landscapes, or practice counting!
Try stacking the blocks in different orders and see if that affects thepuzzles–can you stack the blocks on top of each other from smallest tolargest? Why or why not?
- Features different cubes and characters for imaginative play.
- Made of sturdy cardboard for lightweight appeal.
- Contains 9-pieces total.
- Encourages children to stack and practice building skills.
- Recommended for children 18 months and up.
Remove the packaging material before you give the toy to your child.Please keep all the relevant information for future reference. Decorations andcolors may vary!
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February 16, 2012
Civil Aviation Department: Pursuing High-Quality Management and Walking at the Forefront of ICAO
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government awarded a consultancy contract to TQM to provide consultancy services to the Civil Aviation Department to assist the Telecommunications Section of the Air Traffic Management Department to establish a quality management system and obtain ISO 9001:2008 quality management system certification.
The Civil Aviation Department is responsible for overseeing the civil aviation business in Hong Kong and also plays the role of “air traffic and navigation service provider”. The mission of the Civil Aviation Department is to work on a safe and efficient aviation system, so it has extremely high requirements for service quality. This time, the establishment of an ISO 9001:2008 quality management system for the telecommunications team can raise the quality of telecommunications services to a higher level.
At the project kick-off meeting held on November 8, 2011, Mr Wang Binghui, JP, Assistant Director of the Air Traffic Management Department of the Civil Aviation Department, welcomed TQM to provide services to the Civil Aviation Department and was confident that with TQM’s rich experience in quality management, he could successfully serve The telecommunications team obtained ISO 9001:2008 quality management system certification.
Mr Fang Yizhao, Chief Air Traffic Control Officer, also hopes that the implementation of ISO 9001:2008 quality management system certification can further enhance the international recognition of the Civil Aviation Department. In line with the concept of sustainable development, the Civil Aviation Department will strive for excellence and provide the highest quality services to contribute to Hong Kong’s aviation industry. | <urn:uuid:986926f9-a361-4918-a556-e2e910f4a856> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://tqm.com.hk/civil-aviation-department-pursuing-high-quality-management-and-walking-at-the-forefront-of-icao/ | 2024-04-20T15:49:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.924964 | 329 |
Remember this funny curly hand spun I produced a little while ago for a bit of fun . Well it knitted up beautifully. You would think I used elastic its so stretchy, if you pull it out, it just bounces back again. I knitted my Mother in Law a hat for her Birthday, she lives in country Victoria and the winters there are freezing, so it’s perfect for keeping her little head warm.
Here’s a photo of me wearing the hat before I sent it down. My husband loved it so much I had to make him one too. It’s a perfect hand spun wool for knitting hats for friends and family when you’re unsure of their size, as it will stretch out to fit the biggest heads, mine included. hehe
I currently have only two other colours of the Curly Whirly hand spun in my shop, so be quick if you would like to be the first to try it out. I will be spinning up some more as they are lots of fun to spin and knit up.
Well, better get back to it, have fun and I will chat again soon
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By Richard Shrubb, Freelance sailing, health and social affairs journalist
ould cannabis treat or even cure schizophrenia? Things look promising according to research taking place at the moment. There is a long way to go however, possibly as long as 15 years
until you can have your psychiatrist prescribe you Cannabidiol (CBD) for psychosis.
Professor Val Curran is a leading psychiatrist who is based at Imperial College London. She says “there are around 70 unique chemicals that you can only get from cannabis plants. CBD is just one of many being researched.”
Pharmaceutical companies will pick a chemical up and try to develop it into a medicine. GW Pharmaceuticals is a major player where extracts of cannabis are concerned, having developed a spray for Multiple Sclerosis called Sativex. Mark Rogerson, their Communications Director, explains that CBD has been suspected of having antipsy- chotic properties for quite some time. He says, “when GW began developing cannabis as medicine we thought THC to be more like a racing car engine and CBD more like the brakes. THC sends you up very quickly while CBD holds you back. It has been only recently that we started to see that CBD has more therapeutic properties beyond.”
Published in March, the study published
in the Journal of Translational Psychiatry compared
with a modern
antipsychotic called Amisulpiride. Two exciting findings came out of it. Firstly that CBD has far fewer side effects than modern antipsychotics. The report suggested: “Either treatment was safe and led to significant clinical improvement, but cannabidiol displayed a markedly supe- rior side-effect profile.”
Prof Curran explains that with CBD “there is no weight gain or side effects associated with antipsychotics used today.”
Ben Sessa is a Somerset psychiatrist with a passion for get- ting psychedelics tested for medical purposes. He explains that the side effects of current antipsychotics can be off putting to people taking medication. “These side effects can include uncontrollable muscle twitches and weight gain. They can be very worrying for the patient, and often puts them off taking them.”
Things look promising but there are a lot of hurdles in the way of CBD being prescribed by psychiatrists. The first is, would a pharmaceutical industry cur- rently making £billions from controlling schizophrenia want a cure?
The newer antipsychotics make almost half those who take them obese, and there is an elevated risk of diabetes. To date science hasn’t been able to blame on the drugs themselves, but the rates of the disease are far higher in those who take antipsychotics than those who do not. For psychiatric patients and clinicians alike, having a “superior side effect profile” suggests that taking medication would be far less of a problem. For the doctor, their patient will have a higher chance of taking their medica- tion and avert the risk of further breakdowns. For the patient the physical side effects aren’t so off putting, and reduces the risk of a section posse coming to take them away.
The next part of the study suggested that: “inhibition of anandamide deactivation may contribute to the antipsy- chotic effects of cannabidiol potentially representing a completely new mechanism in the treatment of schizo- phrenia.”
Prof Curran explains this. “The paper backs up previous work, that psychosis can be controlled in a way that has- n’t been considered in medicine. Anandamide is found in cerebrospinal fluid – the stuff that comes out when you get a lumbar puncture in hospital. By keeping levels of anan- damide high in this fluid, so psychotic symptoms are reduced”. Scientists being humorous creatures, “Ananda” is Sanskrit for “bliss” – anandamide can also be described as the “bliss chemical”!
Research into drug efficacy typically requires it to be tried on a large number of people. It also has to be repeatable
– another researcher has to do exactly the same study and get similar results. This study at the University of Cologne involved 42 patients. By the time full scale clinical trials take place well over 1000 people will take CBD in any one trial, to give you an idea as to how small this study was.
Beginner’s luck is where your friend who has never played golf before hits a Hole in One on his first round with you. It doesn’t mean he will be trouncing Tiger Woods at the Open – just that he is lucky! The same applies in science. The more a study is repeated with similar results, the stronger the findings are. Often you get pure flukes – your friend on the golf course may find in all future rounds he gets a pasting by everyone he plays with. The CBD study is going to be repeated soon at Yale University in the USA. If the findings are reproducible, then this research may be considered validated, and not pure fluke.
Prof Curran says that something even more exciting may come from research into CBD – schizophrenia
may be stopped altogether in some
cases. “Some research shows that high anandamide levels in patients with early
stage psychosis will delay or even
prevent the onset
of schizo- phrenia in some cases.”
Prof Curran continues, “the later you
develop schizophrenia in life the better
your chances for recovery.” Preventing schizophrenia would be
the most exciting news in psychiatry
Dr Sagnik Bhattacharyya is a psychiatrist working at King’s College London, who is planning a study on this. No research has taken place yet, but will start in the next few months. Dr Bhattacharyya says, “the study is going to be small and is essentially to see if it is worth going down this road. If the results show something, then others can fund a larger scale project.”
He goes on to explain the questions that will be asked before going on to a clinical trial: ”if it prevents emerging psychotic symptoms or reduces their severity to a greater extent than the placebo group then this will be interesting to science as a whole.”
As a psychiatrist Dr Bhattacharyya comes across a lot of patients in the early stages of psychosis, around 1/3rd of who will develop a full blown psychotic disorder like schizophrenia. He says “our problem is we just don’t know who will or won’t get schizophrenia among these people. We can offer them antipsychotics, or offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at the minute, which works but they aren’t very effective alone. A combination of CBT and antipsychotics are often the best course to take.”
Psychiatrists and patients worry about the side effects. Dr Bhattacharyya goes on, “weight gain can be a big issue.” Essentially if you are going to get schizophrenia then at present, no one can prevent it. Side effects deter psychia- trists from offering drugs unnecessarily and patients can end up refusing them.
Offering a side effect free drug to patients to dampen their psychosis would be an answer – if they develop schizo- phrenia, their symptoms would be being treated from the start, and many may be prevented from developing the ill- ness at all.
Things look promising but there are a lot of hurdles in the way of CBD being prescribed by psychiatrists. The first is, would a pharmaceutical industry currently making £bil- lions from controlling schizophrenia want a cure? Brad Burge, Communications Director of the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies in California doesn’t think so. He suggests, “Big Pharma isn’t financially moti- vated to find cures for mental illness. A cure for an illness isn’t profitable–the real payoff for them is in long-term treatments.”
The cost involved in pharmaceutical research – many tens of millions of £ – may simply not be returned in, for exam- ple, giving someone a 6 week course of treatment to pre- vent their illness.
A spokesperson for the UK Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority explains how pharmaceutical com- panies make their money back. He says, “ it involves data exclusivity for 10 years – no other company can use the research undertaken by the company to get a license for a similar drug.” This prevents companies making generic drugs. Famously all sorts of people have tried making fake Viagra but this isn’t licensed, and hasn’t been through the very stringent clinical trial process. If it is of similar chemical makeup it could be very dangerous as Pfizer, Viagra’s makers, don’t have to disclose all the pit- falls of what one ingredient or another can have on some- one taking it.
The MHRA wouldn’t say whether there is a CBD based antipsychotic in the pipeline citing commercial confiden- tiality. Mark Rogerson suggests that GW Pharmaceuticals aren’t developing CBD as an antipsychotic. “At the moment we’re looking at cancer pain, epilepsy and dia- betes drugs using cannabinoids, but we aren’t developing anything for psychosis.”
The next issue is licensing.
We have looked at the concept
of cohorts above. People are all individuals
in the way
they react to a drug. The more people who take a dose for
a period of time the more individual reactions can be measured. Prof Curran suggests that “the safety profile of CBD looks fantastic at the moment – it is an extraordinary chemical”.
Staying on safety some readers will find the next bit nasty (as I do reporting it). Animal testing suggests that in mon- keys the Lethal Dose 50 measurement (that is, the dose of a drug at which half the monkeys will die) of CBD is 212 grammes of CBD per kilo of animal – in theory you have to consume a quarter of your bodyweight of CBD (in my case, 25 kilos!) before you have a fifty fifty chance of being poisoned by it.
Will the Daily Mail one day rave that “CANNABIS CURES SCHIZOPHRENIA”? Not in the short term.
There are a lot of hoops to jump through before it is even on the radar. Typically it takes 15 years for a drug to go from small scale testing to the pharmacy shelves. As some- one who takes antipsychotics every day myself, I will be at the front of the queue if it happens, but the question is “if” rather than “when”.
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CBS CEO Leslie Moonves expects Star Trek: Discovery to increase the number of subscribers to CBS All Access.
In his statement to investors, Moonves also hinted at when the new Trek series will begin airing. “On All Access, we were well over one million subs before we put on any original content,” he said. “We just launched The Good Fight, which is The Good Wife spin-off. It has done very well and we are very pleased and it’s only three weeks in but the subscribers are going up there.
“Once Star Trek comes on – which will be late summer/early fall – we expect the subscribers to go up considerably. We think as we keep adding original content, that’s going to be easy to get to four million there…It’s not even optimistic – we are confident we are going to hit those numbers.”
People outside the U.S. who already have Netflix will see Star Trek: Discovery, but don’t be surprised if CBS All Access expands overseas at some point, says Moonves. “There may be a possibility. Obviously with Star Trek we had a tremendous deal with Netflix to sell the international rights to them, which obviously paid for a lot of what Star Trek cost. There would be a possibility of looking at both OTT [Over the top streaming service] platforms and coming up with an international service. It is certainly working for Netflix and Amazon and a lot of local SVOD [Subscription Video on Demand] players so we are exploring this right now in certain territories.” | <urn:uuid:2db19a38-d71e-4ff1-8c6c-46fb1af6feb6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://trektoday.com/content/2017/03/moonves-star-trek-discovery-will-increase-numbers/ | 2024-04-20T16:53:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.970383 | 327 |
- Biometric security is superior to traditional passwords
- Chinese shoppers can pay with their faces
- India’s government used its official ID database to launch a payment app
- Vein patterns as a payment authorisation system
- Biometric payment cards are growing in popularity
- The challenges of using biometrics in payment systems
- Biometric authentication will be crucial for the finance sector in the future
The rise of a cashless society seems imminent. Paper money is giving way to credit cards, digital wallets, and mobile apps as millions of customers opt for electronic alternatives. The global mobile payments market, for instance, is set to reach nearly $3.7 trillion by 2024, while almost 80 per cent of retail sales in the UK in 2018 were made via credit and debit cards. While paying with cards and phones is convenient, it can also be risky. Criminals and hackers are constantly looking for ways to steal identities and money, with passwords and PIN codes being the weakest link in digital security.
Malicious individuals are adept at exploiting the weaknesses of our existing payment systems. Card fraud losses alone are predicted to grow to $31.67 billion worldwide by 2020, and millions of people are likely to have their bank accounts hacked. One way to tackle this problem is by changing the payment authentication methods we use. Instead of using passwords to approve a money transfer, banks and retailers are increasingly turning to biometric security, which uses an individual’s physical characteristics as an identifier. Copying someone’s fingerprints, face, or vein patterns has proven to be a much bigger obstacle for criminals than stealing PINs and passwords. And from tech giants and governments to universities and banks, various actors are using biometrics to protect their digital systems.
Biometric security is superior to traditional passwords
Millions of people still use ‘12345678’, ‘password’, ‘qwerty’, and other simple password choices to protect their online accounts. At the same time, “no two fingerprints have ever been found alike in many billions of human and automated computer comparisons”, says the Swiss Federal Police in The Fingerprint Sourcebook report.
This and other examples illustrate the advantages of biometrics over passwords. That’s why it comes as no surprise that the global biometrics market is forecasted to reach $42.9 billion by 2025, up from $14.9 billion in 2018. Additionally, Goode Intelligence, a London-based consulting company, predicts that there will be more than 2.6 billion biometric payment users by 2023.
Chinese shoppers can pay with their faces
In China, cash and passwords are all but a relic of the past. The country boasts one of the most advanced mobile payment systems in the world, with smartphones playing a vital role in the financial services industry. But tech giants want to make payments even more convenient by using facial recognition technology.
Alipay, the financial unit of the e-commerce giant Alibaba, invested $420 million into developing its Smile-to-Pay system. The company deployed iPad-sized machines in hundreds of Chinese cities that enable customers to pay in stores just by posing in front of these camera-equipped devices. Prior to using this form of payment, people have to link an image of their face to a bank account or a digital payment system.
Tencent, the tech juggernaut that owns the WeChat app with 600 million users, has also unveiled a facial payment machine called Frog Pro. And many other Chinese startups are developing a range of biometrics-based services as well.
Stores in China are embracing facial payments, too. The IFuree self-service supermarket in the city of Tianjin, for instance, is equipped with 3D cameras that measure the width, height, and depth of the store visitors’ faces. When customers reach checkout, the system automatically charges their payment cards. Wedome, a bakery chain, has also deployed facial payment systems in over 300 hundred of its stores. Although the number of people using the new tech in bakeries is still modest, the company hopes that will change over time as more customers become enthusiastic about paying with their faces.
India’s government used its official ID database to launch a payment app
India is also turning into a significant market for biometric technologies. The country’s government used Aadhaar, an official identification database that contains citizens’ biometric information, to launch a digital payment system. Using the Aadhaar Pay app, customers can approve transactions in stores using fingerprint or iris scanners.
On the other hand, banks are now able to offer millions of unbanked citizens access to financial services using only their Aadhaar number and biometric identifiers. And building on the Aadhaar infrastructure, Axis Bank, the third-largest private bank in India, has deployed ATMs that run iris scans to approve transactions.
Vein patterns as a payment authorisation system
Besides faces and fingerprints, each person also has unique vein patterns inside their fingers. This biometric signature is invisible from the outside, but it can be mapped with the help of infrared lights and special cameras, and then used for secure authentication. A UK biometric startup called Fingopay has launched what it claims to be the world’s first payment solution that secures transactions by scanning blood vessel patterns. Customers have to link their vein signatures to payment cards, and the cloud-based matching system confirms payments in seconds. The system has already been trialled at several musical venues and higher education institutions.
At Brunei University, for instance, more than 1,000 students signed up to pay for groceries with Fingopay’s system. Copenhagen Business School has also deployed a vein biometric payment network across all five campuses, enabling students and staff to purchase food and drinks with their finger. Users were initially allowed to enrol in the system only with a Dankort, the Danish domestic card scheme. In 2019, however, Fingopay announced that it would also accept international payment cards, such as Visa and Mastercard.
Biometric payment cards are growing in popularity
Many customers love paying with their fingers or faces, as it’s fast, secure, and doesn’t require memorising complex passwords. Banks then decided to apply this tech to physical payment cards, giving rise to biometric cards. Instead of entering PIN codes, customers use fingerprints to approve card payments on a point-of-sale (POS) terminal. This improved authentication method will also enable banks to increase contactless transaction limits. And by 2023, there will be 579 million biometric payment cards in use, says Goode Intelligence, as dozens of banks are already trialling this new technology.
Royal Bank of Scotland and Natwest, both UK-based banks, are testing biometric payment cards as a way to scrap the £30 payment cap on contactless payments. Cornèr Banca, a Swiss private bank, launched the limited edition Cornèrcard Biometric Gold, a biometric card for high-value payments. And Fingerprint Cards AB, a Swedish manufacturer of biometric hardware and software components, says that 88 per cent of banks consider contactless solutions as “the main payment priority in the coming years”.
The challenges of using biometrics in payment systems
As some of the brightest minds on the planet race to protect customers against fraud, criminals are equally committed to breaking into sophisticated security systems. But hacking biometric-based payment solutions is undoubtedly harder than stealing PINs and passwords. Attackers would first have to get high-quality fingerprints of their victims. Then, they “would … have to lift that print, apply it to a substance, maybe gelatine, and then apply it to their finger to work in front of the shopkeeper”, says Stan Swearingen, the CEO of IDEX, a biometric technology provider for Mastercard.
The key value of biometric technologies is that they make hacking less scalable. Security teams have also found ways to make tricking facial recognition tech much harder. Liveness tests, for instance, can be deployed to ask users to read out randomly generated numbers to confirm that they’re alive, preventing criminals from using pictures of them to gain access to their accounts.
None of these measures, however, protect customers against being tricked into willingly sending money to criminals. That’s why it remains crucial to educate people on the dangers of social engineering, scams, and manipulations. There are other challenges as well. “Biometric data stored by a service provider is just as valuable a target as a database containing usernames and passwords,” says David Emm, a principal security researcher at Kaspersky Lab. Although stolen passwords can be changed, there isn’t much that customers can do about compromised fingerprints and other types of immutable biometric data.
Biometric authentication will be crucial for the finance sector in the future
The ever-growing popularity of cashless payments makes it evident that traditional passwords and PIN codes are no match for sophisticated hackers. The number of payment frauds and stolen credit cards is rising, forcing companies to use alternative authentication methods, such as biometric identifiers. Paying with faces, fingerprints, and vein patterns has proven to be more secure and convenient than using cash or passwords. And as tech companies continue developing biometric solutions, this technology will cement its place as a critical innovation in the financial services industry. | <urn:uuid:595038c9-020e-481a-94c5-07d4cdedd7f2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://trendforce.one/paying-with-faces-fingerprints-and-vein-patterns-is-the-future-of-smart-payments/ | 2024-04-20T16:30:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.950259 | 1,934 |
The American civil liberties union confirmed that the controversial ” no abortion after six weeks pregnancy” law is all set to take effect from September 1.
Emergency requests brought by abortion providers are pending as the supreme court, and federal appeals court failed to rule on the requests.
Under the law, abortion is strictly prohibited when the heartbeat is observed during pregnancy, even before women realise she is pregnant. There is no exception for incest or rape. Although, medical emergencies can be exempted.
The law includes a bizarre provision that allows private citizens to sue abortion providers or health care workers if they believe they are knowingly helping a person seeking an abortion. In other words, citizens can sue someone who is paying for someone’s abortion.
However, many abortion providers asked the court to block the implementation of the law with an argument saying, if the law came into effect, it would cause a decline in abortion cases in texas, thus forcing many clinics to shut down.
They further added patients would be forced to remain pregnant and take care of children against their will.
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ACLU stated that by allowing private citizens to sue a person they believe is providing abortion after six weeks, the law “actively encourages private individuals to act as Fugitive hunters by awarding them at least $10,000.”
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Doraemon Nobitas Little Space War Hindi Download Dubbed is a feature-length Doraemon film which premiered in Japan on March 16, 1985. As the film’s title suggests, it is a parody of George Lucas’ original Star Wars trilogy, with a few elements from his 1984 penned film Return of the Jedi. The film is directed by Tsutomu Shibayama. The theme song of this film is performed by Tetsuya Takeda. It’s the 6th Doraemon film. Download More Doraemon Movies From Our Website.
Doraemon Nobitas Little Space War Movie Info
- Name: Doraemon Nobitas Little Space War
- Release Year: 1985 (Hindi Release 5 December 2010)
- Quality: 720P HD
- Language: Hindi
- Size: 830MB
The film begins with a prologue of a battle on a faraway planet where the president is evacuated on a rocket. The film shifts to the Earth, where Nobita is kicked out by Gian and Suneo after destroying the set of the space movie they are making. Nobita runs to Doraemon and the two recruit Shizuka to make their own film.
During filming, Nobita finds what looks like a toy rocket. Later that night Nobita and Doraemon discover Papi, a tiny humanoid alien, in their room. Papi is able to talk with the Earth children through Translation Jelly (similar to Doraemon’s own version) and explains that there is a dangerous enemy searching for him. Nobita and friends assure him that he will be safe in their home and they play together using Doraemon’s Small Light to shrink themselves to Papi’s size.
Nobita and friends promise to protect Papi and they hide him in a secret base made by one of Doraemon’s gadget. The PCIA battleship manages to infiltrate the base and kidnap Shizuka, as well as steal the Small Light and prevent the children from returning to their normal size. Dorakuru, the head of PCIA, leaves a message demanding Papi in exchange for Shizuka’s freedom.
Papi leaves alone to turn himself in while the children rewire Suneo’s model tanks for flight and combat. While turning himself in, Papi’s pet dog Rokoroko arrives but is too late to save him. The dog and Shizuka return to the others and together they plan to travel to Pirika using the same rocket that brought Papi to Earth. | <urn:uuid:71f91df0-da37-4215-9473-2e52e8a847b3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://tvtoonsindia.com/doraemon-nobitas-little-space-war-hindi-download/ | 2024-04-20T17:08:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.94509 | 536 |
Qimmeq - a hunt for the soul of the Greenland sled dog
QIMMEQ - the Greenland sled dog
QIMMEQ is a research project about the sled dog culture and the origin and genetic history of the sled dog. Read more ..
Five Fabulous Films
The QIMMEQ project has produced five films which communicate the thoughts young and old Greenlandic mushers have about the future of the dog sled culture. Several of the films have been officially selected by prestigious film festivals like the International Wildlife Film Festival (IWFF) in Montana, USA. | <urn:uuid:770a4724-2181-4e78-a849-2a5452a6f7be> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://uk.uni.gl/research/qimmeq-a-hunt-for-the-soul-of-the-greenland-sled-dog/ | 2024-04-20T16:29:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.890743 | 118 |
When it comes to prepping basics, it is not unusual for people to get them confused with survival basics. Although they might sound the same, they are far from being the same thing.
In this article, I hope to share some of these distinct differences, because while one might save you from a potential disaster today, the other will ensure you’ll survive for far longer.
Others often ask why preppers appear so different from regular survivalists. When I compare the 2, I can see that while one aims at more immediate solutions to surviving nature itself, the other is more of a long-term planner.
Prepping isn’t just about surviving an immediate threat. It’s about following a long-term survival plan that involves a long list of things that need including.
Things like food storage and creation, water storage and sourcing, heating, power generation, medical supplies, and knowledge, practicing sustainability, and lots more. Here’s more on getting prepped.
Prepping is an art form and takes a lot more planning than simple survival. It is a wealth of knowledge designed to work together, with a single purpose; to keep you and your family alive beyond a significant emergency.
The plan you have in place with prepping basics should continue indefinitely. With no end date, you should have enough supplies and knowledge to remain self-sufficient for a long time to come.
Tips to Prepping Basics
Tip #1: Water Supply
The first priority for any prepper is getting their water supply right. There should be a minimum of 3 options in any prepper’s plan to make sure it covers every avenue.
Why is water so important? Because without it, a person only has 72 hours before they die. That’s 3 days before you dehydrate to such an extent that your body will simply give up.
Thankfully certain foods contain enough water to help with your daily water intake, including fruits, vegetables, and meat. For the rest of your daily water needs, make sure you have access to several sources. These should include-
- Emergency water rations
- Reliable clean water supply
- Water filters
Emergency water rations should be in your bug out bags and scattered around your home and bug out location. The steady water supply could be underground tanks or even bottled water, but make sure you have purification methods as well, such as tablets.
Having a bug out location close to a permanent water source also works well. Water filters could be anything from life straws to portable water filters.
Tip #2: Food Supply
There’s more to a food cache than simple emergency food rations. While those are great for initial calories, it’s the other food types that provide long-term sustainability. Again, the foods you need to prep will fall under a couple of different categories.
- Emergency Food Rations
- Long-term food stores
- Home-grown foods
Each variety plays a specific role in your prepping plan. While the emergency rations may be more for the initial emergency situation, the other 2 will provide sustenance on a more long-term scale.
Foods with long shelf lives, including dried grains, beans, cans, and others. Home-grown foods include vegetable gardens, domestic animals like chickens, sheep, and goats, and herbs gardens.
Tip #3: Energy Supplies
It’s pointless having certain foods if you don’t have the means for cooking them. Make sure you have the means to generate heat, either by industrialized fuels like gasoline, propane or electricity, or natural fuels like timber.
Not only do these provide ways to heat foods, but they also provide your home with heating and lighting. Heating is especially important if you live in a zone with harsh winters, while lighting may be necessary to provide security and entertainment after dark.
Tip #4: Bug Out Supplies
Not all prepping plans will come to play out exactly as you’d hoped, particularly if the disaster or emergency situation doesn’t follow your plan. Some situations will force you to abandon your home and possibly trek a considerable distance to safety.
While your prepping plan and supplies may be great for a home environment, most will be useless if you need to shift camp quickly.
Bug out bags will ensure enough emergency supplies remain mobile. One bag per person is a good rule of thumb, which may also include any dogs you have. Bug out bags should contain everything needed for a minimum of 72 hours of survival.
Tip #5: Prepare for Off-Grid Living
When needing to live off-grid, be prepared to return to a lifestyle from history, because most of the modern conveniences you use now, won’t be available. No running water; no electricity; no gas; no working toilet facilities; no laundry facilities.
What you’ll be left with is as close to nature as you’ll ever get. It’s important to set certain boundaries up, some of which affect your very life. Because one thing humans are notorious is creating waste.
Human waste has the ability to enter subsurface water and travel extensively. Make sure you create a toilet at least 30 to 40 yards away from any water source, as well as any washing facilities. The 2 don’t mix. Consider these prepping basics as your starting line. | <urn:uuid:9a192e6c-d37f-4826-a204-9fee2f1751dd> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://ultimatepreppingguide.com/prepping-basics/ | 2024-04-20T15:57:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.94307 | 1,113 |
Meghan Markle, as you may be aware as a person who lives in society, is a highly scrutinized individual. So it’s no wonder that even beyond a magazine interview, we know exactly what types of sneakers she likes to wear at any given moment. Normally, that level of footwear is relatively unattainable for those of us on a budget. Until now.
Thanks to the Amazon Big Spring Sale that’s running now until March 25, 2024, we’ve got a chance to walk a mile in Meghan Markle’s shoes. Or at least, buy a less expensive version of the sneakers she likes to wear, on sale now over at the digital retailer.
First, let’s talk about Markle’s fave shoes, according to Hello! Magazine, who stalked her -- sorry, purused multiple paparazzi images to come up with the below list:
- Meghan’s most worn trainers: Veja V Esplar
- Meghan’s most affordable trainers: Converse Jack Purcell Trainers
- Meghan’s trainers to travel in: Adidas Ultraboost in Black
- Meghan’s favorite running trainers: Nike Air Zoom Pegasus
- Meghan’s favorite vegan trainers: Adidas Stan Smith by Stella McCartney
- Meghan’s post-yoga trainers: Nike Cortez
Thank you, Hello! Magazine, you will be remembered when the war is over. Also I love that they call them trainers instead of sneakers, please adopt me.
In any case, the shoes we’re focusing on today because there’s no chance in hell Amazon will put Vejas on sale, are the Adidas. Similarly, the high-end pairs Markle’s re-markle-ably wears are not on sale, but you can get the next best thing.
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Calvary University is an accredited, independent, nondenominational institution providing undergraduate and graduate education which prepares Christians to live and serve in the church and the world according to a biblical worldview. Students earning a baccalaureate degree major not only in Bible and theology but also in their chosen professional major. The purpose of every program at Calvary is to teach students Bible and theology and to prepare them for occupation and ministry. Calvary University offers a one-year certificate program and traditional and non-traditional programs for B.Mus., B.A., B.S., and A.A. degrees. Calvary's educational programs emphasize biblical studies, complemented by general and professional education as well as practical field experience. The University is approved for the training of veterans and authorized to enroll nonimmigrant alien (international) students. Calvary's teacher education programs are approved by the State of Missouri. Candidates who graduate from these programs can be recommended for state certification and licensure. Calvary is also the only Bible College in the U.S. with a fully accredited Theatre Arts major and minor. We are a caring community where relationships are developed for a lifetime. Personal interaction with the faculty outside of the classroom and practical Christian ministry within the community help mold your perspective and develop confidence and experience. Extracurricular activities such as athletics and music (just to name a few), serve to broaden the quality of your education and deepen your relationships with fellow students. Our recently expanded campus includes amenities you will thoroughly enjoy.The Calvary campus is located in Kansas City, Missouri, a large Midwest city with a variety of employment and ministry opportunities, along with strong ties to active family and church life involvement. At CU, you will learn not only how to minister to others but also how to function effectively in the work place. Practical, hands-on training in your courses will give you confidence in your work and a means of discovering your career interests. Constructive input from your professors will equip you with the skills you need to grow in your abilities.Our reliable position on the fundamentals of the faith will give you confidence that your education will be based on sound doctrinal tenets of faith taught with conviction and love by qualified, dedicated faculty. If you want to have more than just a job, if you want to discover what Gods plan for your life entails, if you want to develop the spiritual gifts He has given you, if you want to make a real contribution to others, if you want to make a difference for yourself and Christ, then Calvary is the school for you! We don't just teach you how to make a living; we help you learn how to live! | <urn:uuid:5dc33de5-8fb8-4ba1-ae97-584db32ac83b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://univsource.com/college/calvary-bible-college-2450 | 2024-04-20T17:14:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.962347 | 546 |
Be A Successful Blogger With This Advice
Starting up a blog and making it successful is not the easiest thing to do. It can be hard to create one that is different from the rest since pretty much anyone can start a blog. Read on for tips and tricks to keeping your blog unique.
One way to increase viewership is to have guest bloggers who have already established a reputation write a blog on your site. That will give you more quality content for your site. This also leads to an increase in quality traffic when these guest bloggers alert their readers to the content on your blog. Engage in this strategy with multiple bloggers to increase the results!
It is helpful to permit guests to make posts on your blog. This is a great way to network with other bloggers. You will be surprised by how powerful good relationships and connections can be. You might need a favor in the future, and the blogger with whom you’ve been exchanging guest posts might be happy to help you.
Always keep up with the feedback that your blog receives, and respond back when it is appropriate. Never let yourself get overly emotional about this process. Whatever the topic of your post, someone will disagree with it! Improve your blog through constructive criticism. Those that are negative or destructive, respond politely and move on. This will show your readers that you are respectful and mature in all situations, which will gain you more readers in the future.
Make good use of lists where they can expand on your articles. For instance, when writing about cooking, include lists of ingredients or the kitchen tools needed to create a memorable dish. If you write about rebuilding the engine of your 1967 Volkswagen, include a list of parts needed. Lists provide information in a format that is easy to view and also easy to understand.
Give your readers every possible way to follow and share your blog. Sites like Facebook and Twitter, among others, will give you a big advantage and add to your recognition, credibility and popularity as a writer. With these portals, you can contact your readers and attract additional followers.
You should be passionate about your blog topic. If you are passionate about your topic, that will come across in your posts. That way, you will be in tune with your readership and achieve real blogging success.
Blog Posting is an informal medium, so write accordingly. Blogging is fun and social and shouldn’t be rigid and structured. Consider it this way when writing. It is important to establish an enjoyable, friendly connection to readers, so that they are more inclined to return.
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Research Guide: James Kell
James Kell was the Commonwealth Bank’s first Deputy Governor. The Commonwealth Bank opened for business on 15 July 1912, under the Bank’s new Governor, Denison Miller. In September 1912, Miller wrote to the Prime Minister, Andrew Fisher, requesting that he consider the appointment of a Deputy Governor to assist him in his duties. Out of nine applicants, Miller himself chose Kell. With his recommendation approved by the Prime Minister, James Kell was appointed Deputy Governor on 2 December 1912.
Kell’s appointment was for an initial period of 7 years on an annual salary of £1,500; less than half Miller’s. It was also less than Charles Campion’s, the manager of the Bank’s London Office, whose salary was £2,000 per year – in part due to the importance given to the London Office and its role at the centre of international banking, but also indicating that the role of Deputy Governor was seen, at this time, as a support role to the Governor rather than a role of influence or authority.
Miller delegated little to the Deputy Governor, with all decisions and oversight kept very much under his management and control. In letters he wrote and addresses he gave as Deputy Governor, Kell was always effusive in his praise of Miller and supportive of all he did, but on at least one occasion was compelled to request an opinion from the Commonwealth Solicitor-General regarding his duties and responsibilities.
After Miller’s sudden death in June 1923, Kell took on the responsibilities of the Governor. As there was no provision under the Commonwealth Bank Act for an Acting Governor, he remained in this role until being formally appointed to the position of Governor in 1924.
James Kell was Governor of the Bank until October 1926, after which he took leave due to ill health, with his official retirement taking effect on the 31 May 1927. He died in 1933 after a short illness.
Early life and career
James Kell was born at Mittagong, in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, on 25 July 1864. He was the son of Edward Kell and Martha Parkinson Gilbert, both Scottish immigrants, and one of eight children. James Kell’s youngest sister Lily married James Menzies in 1906. Their daughter Jessie Menzies would later marry the cricketer Donald Bradman.
Kell’s first banking role was with the English, Scottish and Australian Bank Ltd. In April 1886 he joined the Bank of Australasia. After three years of service in Sydney, he was transferred to the bank’s Townsville branch for three years. In 1892 he returned to Sydney and in 1894 was appointed accountant. After a period as manager of the Narrabri branch of the bank, he was transferred to the Superintendent's office in Melbourne. While there, he acted as assistant to the Superintendent. In 1908 he was appointed Sub-Inspector for NSW and Queensland. He left the bank in December 1912 to become the Deputy Governor of the Commonwealth Bank.
Deputy Governor of the Commonwealth Bank
During the Bank's early years, Kell worked closely with Miller to establish the Bank, but Miller’s independent style, coupled with the Commonwealth Bank Act 1911 placing the Bank solely under the control of the Governor, meant that Kell mostly handled non-policy matters and always on behalf of Miller, whose approval was required before any decision was made. When Miller visited North America and the United Kingdom in 1918, Kell kept him fully informed of everything that was happening at the Bank, including any decisions to be made. After Miller’s return to Australia, Kell was re-appointed as Deputy Governor for a second seven-year term on 2 December 1919.
Kell visited North America and the UK in 1920, taking 12 months to travel and study post-war banking markets. Part of his time in the UK coincided with the London Manager, Charles Campion, being in Australia and Kell took over the running of the London Office, while also making useful connections in the City of London and continuing his studies.
Because his role as Deputy Governor was not as well-defined as that of Governor, and as the first incumbent of that role, Kell was largely left to find his own way and create a role for himself. In 1922 Kell, possibly frustrated by Miller’s tight control of the Bank, was informed by the Commonwealth Solicitor-General that the Deputy Governor, while responsible for advising the Governor on a range of topics, was not responsible for any decisions or actions taken. This lay solely with the Governor, who had ultimate control and management of the Bank. Despite these difficulties, Kell’s support for the Governor and loyalty to the Bank could never be questioned.
When Miller died suddenly while in office on 6 June 1923, Kell exercised the powers and functions of the Governor until he was officially appointed to the role in 1924. EW Hulle, the Manager of Sydney Office, took over the role of Deputy Governor.
Reform of the Commonwealth Bank and role of Governor
While reform of the Commonwealth Bank had been discussed as far back as 1921, it had never been seriously contemplated during Miller’s tenure. With the death of Miller in 1923 reform could now be considered. Kell was in favour of reform and favoured a system of controls that limited some of the Governor's powers. He did not advocate any increase in government or political control; rather Kell felt that a Board appointed from within the Bank to review the decisions made by the Governor and provide effective restraint, if needed, was the most favourable model.
The government agreed that Kell’s proposals had merit but did not agree with an internal review process, instead opting for a Board of Directors consisting of the Governor and Secretary to the Treasury, both ex officio, with six other members external to the Bank and representing agriculture, commerce, finance and industry. Under the Commonwealth Bank Act 1924 the management of the Bank was taken out of the Governor's hands and entrusted to the Board. The Board held its inaugural meeting on 10 October 1924. On the same day, Kell was appointed Governor for a one-year term and JS Scott, Manager of the Bank’s Melbourne Office, was appointed Deputy Governor, also for a term of one year.
In 1925, Scott's appointment as Deputy Governor was not renewed and EC Riddle, who had succeeded Scott as Manager, Melbourne, was appointed Deputy Governor on 10 October 1925 for a three-year term. Kell was also re-appointed as Governor, but for a one year term only due to his ill health and frequent absences from the Bank. In August 1926, Kell informed the Prime Minister, Stanley Bruce, that on the expiration of his contract in October 1926 he did not wish to be re-appointed to the role of Governor. The Government accepted the Board's recommendation that in recognition of his long service with the Bank, Kell be re-appointed Governor until 31 May 1927, but that he be granted leave of absence during that period. James Kell left the Bank on 9 October 1926 with his official retirement taking effect on 31 May 1927.
Post Commonwealth Bank, death and legacy
In June 1927, Kell became a director of the Australian Bank of Commerce Ltd and remained a director of that bank until it was taken over by the Bank of New South Wales (BNSW) in 1931. He consulted the Commonwealth Bank Board on the propriety of his appointment, but no objection was raised. He also became a director of the Mutual Life and Citizens' Assurance Company Ltd and the Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company (Australia) Ltd, as well as a local adviser to the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company.
James Kell died on 4 April 1933 after a short illness. He was survived by his wife and their two sons and two daughters.
Kell was largely overshadowed by Denison Miller during his period as Deputy Governor. During his own term as Governor, much of the authority attached to the position of Governor was removed and vested in the new Board of Directors. Despite these difficulties, Kell was a highly regarded and competent banker. His speeches showed a man who was loyal and dedicated to the Bank, its staff and to the Australian people.
This information is drawn from records held by the Reserve Bank of Australia and the following external sources:
Gollan R (1968), The Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Origins and Early History, Australian National University Press (1st edition).
Mallet A (2002) In Bradman’s Band, University of Queensland Press.
Reserve Bank of Australia Museum, ‘A Family Affair’, From Bank to Battlefield, Exhibition (accessed 31 July 2021).
The few personal records relating to James Kell are contained in the Bank Governors & Senior Personnel series of records (GJK prefix).
In addition, correspondence between James Kell and Denison Miller can also be viewed within Miller’s personal files (GDM prefix).
Other records that relate to James Kell, including when Denison Miller was overseas in 1918, and when Kell was managing the Bank’s London Office in 1920, can be found within the London Letters series (To and From London). In particular see:
- S-L-7 – S-L-126 (From London)
- S-La-1 – S-La-39 (To London)
The following materials are not currently available on this site, but are available on request. To request to view these materials please contact the Archives.
- SA-65-79 Secretary's Department - Archives - Biographies and Reminiscences - Staff - Kell, James
GOVERNORS & SENIOR PERSONNEL - James Kell - Correspondence with Solicitor - General - Duties and Responsibilities of Deputy Governor
Melbourne - Premises, 367 Collins St. - Deputy Governor placing leaden casket in cavity beneath foundation stone - 25 July 1922
Staff - Groups - Commonwealth Bank - Head Office - Farewell afternoon tea and presentation of a travelling trunk and rug to Deputy Governor James Kell prior to his departure overseas - August 1920
Staff - Groups - Head Office - Commonwealth Bank - Senior Officers of the Bank assemble in Sir Denison Miller's office to congratulate him on the announcement of his Knighthood - 4 June 1920
Staff - Smith, OA - Prior to his departure for England with Mr Kell (at the time undertaking the duties of Governor), Mr Hulle and other friends - January 1924
Staff - Commonwealth Bank Head Office - L to R: Mark Baker Young (Commonwealth Bank's first Manager (Melbourne) and first Chief Inspector), James Kell (Deputy Governor) and Denison Miller (Governor) - Photograph taken in Governor Miller's office - c.1916
Commonwealth Bank - Staff - Head Office cnr Pitt Street & Martin Place - James Kell - 8 September 1916 (plate 728)
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- Given the large holdings of institutions in the stock, VF’s stock price could be vulnerable to their trading decisions
- 51% of the company is held by the top 8 shareholders
- Insiders have been buying lately
Every investor in VF Corporation (NYSE:VFC) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. The group with the most shares in the company, around 87%, are institutions. That is, the group will benefit most when the stock goes up (or lose most when it goes down).
And institutional investors suffered the heaviest losses after the company’s share price fell 12% last week. Needless to say, the recent loss, which further adds to shareholders’ one-year loss of 55%, may not go down well with this particular category of shareholders. Institutions or “liquidity providers” control large sums of money and therefore these types of investors usually have a large influence on stock price movements. Therefore, if the decline continues, institutional investors could be pressured to sell VF, which could hurt individual investors.
Let’s dive deeper into each type of VF owner starting with the table below.
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What does institutional ownership tell us about VF?
Institutional investors typically compare their own returns to the returns of a commonly tracked index. As such, they typically consider buying larger companies that are included in the relevant benchmark index.
VF already has institutions in the share register. In fact, they own a respectable stake in the company. This may indicate that the company has a certain level of credibility in the investor community. However, it’s best not to rely on the supposed confirmation that comes from institutional investors. They too are sometimes wrong. When multiple institutions own a stock, there is always a risk that they will find themselves in a “crowded trade”. When such a trade goes awry, multiple parties can compete to sell shares quickly. This risk is higher in a company without a growth history. You can see VF’s historical earnings and earnings below, but remember there’s still more to be told.
Investors should note that institutions actually own more than half of the company, so collectively they can wield significant power. We note that hedge funds have no significant investment in VF. Vanguard Group, Inc. is currently the largest shareholder with 11% of outstanding shares. State Street Global Advisors, Inc. and PNC Financial Services Group Inc., Banking Investments are the second and third largest shareholders with 11% and 9.9% of the outstanding shares, respectively.
Upon further examination, we found that more than half of the company’s stock is owned by the top 8 shareholders, suggesting that the interests of the larger shareholders are to some extent balanced by the smaller ones.
While examining a company’s institutional ownership can add value to your research, it’s also a good practice to research analyst recommendations to gain a deeper understanding of a stock’s expected performance. Quite a few analysts cover the stock, so you can easily look at the projected growth.
Insider ownership of VF
While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers a board member to be an insider. Management ultimately reports to the board of directors. However, it is not uncommon for managers to be board members, especially if they are founders or CEOs.
Most view insider ownership as a positive, as it can indicate that the board is well aligned with other shareholders. In some cases, however, too much power is concentrated within this group.
Our information indicates that VF Corporation insiders own less than 1% of the company. It’s a very large company, so it would be surprising to see insiders own a large portion of the company. Although their ownership is less than 1%, we can see that the board members collectively own $33 million worth of stock (at current prices). It’s always good to see at least some insider owners, but it might be worth checking to see if those insiders have sold.
General Public Property
The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 13% stake in VF. While this group may not necessarily call the shots, they certainly can have a real impact on how the company is run.
While it’s worth considering the different groups that own a business, there are other factors that are even more important. Case in point: We discovered it 4 Warning Signs of VF You should be aware of this, and 2 of them are a bit uncomfortable.
Ultimately the future is the most important thing. You can access it free Report on analysts’ forecasts for the company.
Note: The figures in this article are calculated using data for the last twelve months, relating to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month to which the financial statements are dated. This may not tally with the annual report figures for the full year.
The assessment is complex, but we help to simplify it.
Find out if VF might be over or undervalued by checking out our comprehensive analysis which includes the following Fair Value Estimates, Risks and Warnings, Dividends, Insider Trading and Financial Health.
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Due to the way modern washing machines operate, low water pressure has become a significant problem for some washing machine users. Want to know the reasons behind this problem? You’ve found the right article! We've searched the internet for every explanation for this occurrence and here’s what we found.
Having low water pressure can make washing clothes challenging. The causes of low water pressure when operating a washing machine are as follows:
- Other areas of the house have running water.
- Blocked valve screen.
- Obstructed water line.
- Faulty water fill sensor.
- Water meter valve is not fully open.
- Main house shutoff valve is not fully open.
- Faulty pressure regulator.
In this article, we will dive into the details of each of those reasons for your washer's low water pressure. Also, we will share with you the significance and effects of this water pressure drop on your unit. So, keep on reading!
The Significance Of Water Pressure: Old Versus New Washing Machine
Simple mechanical program timers were once used to operate washing machines in the past. The programmer's timer motor shut off during the water filling process. The entire program would stop until the pressure system determined it reached the appropriate water level.
The washing machine will start washing or rinsing after turning on the timer motor. This system could withstand low water pressure very well. It wasn't time-dependent. Just getting the right amount of water inside eventually was all that was needed.
Nowadays, washing machines are far more advanced. Similar to a computer program, the wash cycle is managed. This fantastic development offers many safety features and productivity enhancements.
One downside is that many washing machines will identify a defect and stop the program if the water pressure is insufficient or low, even though the same water pressure has worked for an old washing machine for years.
The Effects Of Low Water Pressure On The Washing Machine
The force that propels water through pipes and hoses is water pressure. Low water pressure makes it difficult for the water to flow through the system, which can make it difficult to run your washing machine.
Your new washing machine isn't coping with the low water pressure in your house for one simple fact. New machines include built-in safety features and software that may not always function properly at low water pressure.
The software continuously checks to verify if the proper water level has been reached. The application times out if it dosn't reach the appropriate water level within a predetermined time frame. Typically, this results in an error code and ends the wash cycle.
The washer takes longer to fill with water when there is low water pressure. The clothing might not come out clean as a result and the washer may not spin properly. Insufficient water pressure can also prevent the washer from pumping water out of the appliance, which may cause leaks.
Also, the machine has to work harder to pump water through the hoses and into the washer if the water pressure is low. As a result, some components of the machine may wear out more quickly.
Why Does Water Pressure Drop When Washing Machine Is Running?
There are several reasons you can have low or no water pressure while you are washing. One of them might be as basic as technical difficulties with your water supply. If it is, you will just have to wait until the issue gets resolved. Below are the listed typical reasons your washing machine's water pressure is low, along with solutions.
1. Other Areas Of The House Have Running Water
You can have low water pressure if someone else is using the water in your house while you are attempting to wash clothing. Verify that no faucets, shower heads, or even outside faucets are in use. Your water pressure will decrease the more faucets that are flowing at once.
Run a load of laundry through your washing machine when no other faucets are running to rule out this possibility. With any luck, this will fix the issue and let you wash your clothing with full water pressure.
2. Blocked Valve Filter Screen
This is another typical reason washing machines have low water pressure. To prevent debris from entering the washing machine, water pipes (both hot and cold) contain screens that should capture it.
Over time, it's not unusual for these screens to accumulate a layer of mildew or debris that is too thick, obstructing the water's natural flow. The good news is that you may rapidly resolve this issue without consulting a skilled plumber.
The screens are often at the end of the line that is closest to the real valve, though occasionally they might be at the opposite end, next to the washing machine. Once you've located the screens, take them out and take them to your nearby home improvement shop to get new ones.
3. Obstructed Water Line
This is another potential explanation for low water pressure in a washing machine. It's uncommon for the water line to become clogged with dirt and mineral deposits, however, clogged screens are far more typical.
You likely have a clogged hot water line if you only experience low water pressure when using the hot water setting (or vise-versa for cold water).
The simplest remedy to this issue is to install a new line instead of the congested one. You can purchase water lines online or at most big-box home improvement retailers.
4. Faulty Water Fill Sensor
You might have a malfunctioning fill sensor if your washer has low water levels. When the washer is full, the fill sensor signals the control board to turn off the water.
If the sensor is broken, the control board assumes the washer is full and abruptly turns off the water. The sensor needs to be replaced if the washer fill sensor is to blame for the washing machine's low water level.
5. Water Meter Valve Is Not Fully Open
Two main valves regulate the water flow entering the house in a majority of residences that are connected to a municipal water supply line. The first one is the water meter valve, which is found on the main city supply line going to your house, just next to the water meter.
This valve belongs to the water business. It is often exclusively used by water company employees, therefore you wouldn't normally use it. However, if there is low water pressure throughout your entire home, particularly after plumbing work, it is likely that this valve is not fully open.
Check the water meter valve or get in touch with your municipality if you believe the water meter valve is to blame for a considerable drop in water pressure through your home following a recent repair.
The meter valve is likely in a box that is underground between your home and the street. If not, it could be outdoors on a wall or inside a room like a basement or adjacent garage.
The valve is typically open when the handle is parallel to the water pipe. The handle is nothing more than a simple metal tab that you can rotate with a wrench. It is not fully open if it is angled toward the pipe.
6. Main House Shutoff Valve Is Not Fully Open
The main house shutoff valve is sometimes closer to the water meter valve as well. It's possible that this valve was partially closed if your water pressure has inexplicably dropped while washing. Make sure this valve is all the way open.
The handle of this valve can either be a ball valve with a lever handle or a gate valve with a wheel-like handle. If it is the first one, the handle must be parallel to the pipe direction to fully open. But if it is the latter one, make sure the handle is fully counterclockwise.
Avoid turning the valve too hard since it can cause it to corrode or rust and break if you do. It is wiser to hire a plumber in this situation. Or else, you run the risk of damaging the valve, which can lead to flooding in your house until someone else can shut off the water meter valve.
7. Faulty Pressure Regulator
A pressure regulator is a control valve that lowers the plumbing system's input pressure to a safe level so that your pipes won't be harmed.
Although not all homes have them, in those that do, a broken pressure regulator can cause a significant increase in water pressure. The reverse outcome is also possible is a significant drop in your water pressure.
When the pressure regulator breaks, it will rapidly affect all the fittings in the house. Although you can replace a pressure regulator of the same brand and size, it is usually preferable to let a professional do it.
There can be many reasons the water pressure drops while the washing machine is running. With the possible reasons and remedies mentioned above, we sincerely hope that it is helpful. Dealing with low water pressure is irritating and can make your chores and time miserable.
Sometimes it's wise to leave all the expertise to a professional if washer repair or plumbing isn't your thing. In rare instances, you might need to replace your washing machine. So, let's hope that's not the case, especially if you just bought one.
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September 10-11: Extra Forest Hills Stops for My Morning Jacket and Brittany Howard Concert
The LIRR will provide extra service for fans attending the My Morning Jacket and Brittany Howard concert at Forest Hills Stadium on Friday, September 10, and Saturday, September 11. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.; show begins at 6:30 p.m.
- Use the LIRR TrainTime App to find trains on your branch with added Forest Hills stops.
- Buy LIRR Round-Trip tickets in advance and take your ticket with you when leaving and returning to the train. Tickets may be inspected at Forest Hills Station after exiting and before boarding the train.
- MTA eTix customers: Your smartphone must remain charged for the return portion of your trip, or you will need to purchase a ticket at the station or pay the higher onboard fare on the train.
- Customers returning to Long Island after the concert should board the first available eastbound train at Forest Hills and transfer at Jamaica for connecting service.
- Masks are required onboard trains and in station buildings and enclosed platform waiting rooms, regardless of your vaccination status. Masks must completely cover your nose and mouth and remain on for the duration of your travel.
September 11-12, 18-19: LIRR Expansion Project Switch Work Alters Weekend Schedules
Service Change Overview
Special weekend timetables will be in effect for all branches on the weekends of September 11-12 and 18-19 while we perform switch work near Merillon Avenue as part of the LIRR Expansion Project.
To allow this work to proceed, the LIRR will suspend Main Line train service between Hicksville and Jamaica.
A map depicting the service changes appears at the bottom of this page.
Huntington/Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma Branch Service Changes
Westbound train service terminates at Hicksville. Transfer to a diesel shuttle train stopping at Bethpage and Babylon, where electric train service will resume. For eastbound customers, reverse the process by traveling to Babylon and boarding a diesel shuttle train stopping at Bethpage and Hicksville, where electric train service will resume. Please allow up to 60 minutes of additional travel time.
New Hyde Park, Merillon Avenue, Mineola, Carle Place, and Westbury Stations: There will be no train service. As an alternative, use the Hempstead Branch, where weekend service will be increased from hourly to half-hourly, or NICE Bus service. LIRR tickets will be cross-honored on the N22/24 bus routes for service between Hicksville and Mineola, and the N40/N41 bus routes for service between Mineola and Hempstead. See nicebus.com for schedules. Note: Between midnight and 5 a.m., the LIRR Expansion Project team will provide shuttle buses stopping at Mineola and Hicksville as an alternative for customers at these two Main Line stations when NICE Bus service is unavailable.
Bethpage Station: Bethpage Station will be served solely by a diesel-powered shuttle train with bi-level cars that will operate between Hicksville, Bethpage, and Babylon. Electric trains will not stop at Bethpage Station.
Westbound customers should wait on the eastbound platform (Track 2, Platform B) and board a shuttle train to Babylon. At Babylon, transfer to westbound express trains to Penn Station that make limited stops, including Jamaica.
Eastbound customers should wait on the westbound platform (Track 1, Platform A) and board a shuttle train to Hicksville. At Hicksville, transfer to an eastbound electric train for service to stations from Farmingdale to Ronkonkoma. Please plan ahead and allow additional time to safely cross the Stewart Avenue grade crossing when getting to and from the opposite station platform.
Oyster Bay Branch Service Changes
Service will operate every two hours. All trains terminate/originate at East Williston Station. Take free LIRR shuttle buses between East Williston, Mineola and Hempstead, where half-hourly train service will be available, or use the Port Washington Branch.
Hempstead Branch Service Changes
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There are a few things that is safe to say that everyone has in their wardrobe, but at the top of that list is a white tee. There can be countless ways to wear a white shirt, it is the top choice if you want to go super casual and comfy and is the perfect base to build your outfit on. It goes to say that a simple white t-shirt can take the edge of a fancy outfit– rock it with a pair of bold pants or straight cut denims and sneakers and you are ready to go anywhere.
The classic jeans and white tee combo
There is nothing more effortlessly chic and classy than a pair of skinny jeans combined with a white t-shirt. Even Hollywood celebrities go for this look for a casual day out and we see no reason why we can’t be stylish in this old but gold ensemble. Finish your look with a french tuck ( also known as the front tuck) and pop in a colored sneaker and off you go. You’ll definitely look pulled together without trying so hard.
You can’t go wrong with a skirt
If you are feeling more feminine, you can’t go wrong with a skirt and your white shirt. One of the easiest ways to dress up a white shirt is to pair it with something dressy like a long skirt. Maxi skirt, floral pattern, and the classic black pencil all go perfect with a white top. You can also try the all white look with this Morgan Bias Cut Skirt.
Throw in an oversized blazer to go with your look
Running late for an important client meeting and you need to look polished? The easiest solution is to throw in a great jacket or blazer. Even if you are wearing a casual pair of jeans and a white shirt, topping it all off with an oversized blazer will definitely make you meeting-ready in an instant.
Top it off with a scarf
This probably tops the list of how to dress more stylishly in your white tee in an instant– top it off with a scarf! A great scarf can make a classic white t-shirt seem more interesting and beautiful. Go for colours and prints and experiment with patterns. Go carefree and mix and match texture, colour, weave and fabric when choosing a scarf to match your white tee. There are a number of ways to wear a scarf: you can create a cowl neck effect by double-looping an infinity scarf around your neck. You can also go for a knit scarf and it will go perfect with your white tee. Silk scarves also go together with a shirt accessorising it with a vintage pin to hold it together.
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Santana Moss has been reported by ESPN as having spoken to 106.7 The Fan about the firing of Mike Shanahan in Washington. There was a time when Shanahan was going to make RGIII into a superstar, and Shanahan got fired after RGII got hurt and the team started to fall apart. Santana Moss was a receiver on that team, and he explained to the radio station that RGIII might have been happy about Shanahan getting fired. RGIII fired back on Twitter because he thinks that Moss is lying. The simple fact is that it does not matter. What matters is that players need to do their jobs.
Why are we arguing about this?
RGIII flamed out of the league because he got hurt a lot, was not willing to stop running, and was cancer in the Redskins Locker Room. RGIII is out of the NFL because teams realized that they could not do anything with him, and it appeared that he had moved on. It seemed that he got married and was ready to do something else with his life. There are many people who still want to rehash these things because they think that they missed a big opportunity in Washington, and that is why there is an argument going on over a firing that happened so long ago.
The ego of RGIII is what got in the way because there were reports from every major network from ESPN to CBS that RGIII was not liked in the locker room once he became a superstar.
He probably thought that he could have more of a say about what happened in the locker room, and he was wrong. He obviously is not well liked by Santana Moss, and RGIII took the disrespect to Twitter instead of letting it go. He appeared to Moss by calling him a brother, but this is not necessarily how brothers act.
It does not matter
This is an argument that does not matter. Mike Shanahan was on his last legs, and we had already decided that he needed John Elway to win. We knew that RGIII was going to get hurt all the time, and we were in the middle of giving up on the Redskins. There are many people who thought that the team should have been blown up to start over, and that is what happened.
At least the Redskins had Kirk Cousins, and they moved on with life. RGIII and Moss need to learn to let it go because these two players are not even relevant anymore.
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Toplyne is a predictive AI platform for marketing and sales teams, that promise:
- Predicting MQLs, PQLs and churn
- No-code data analytics
- Fast business impact
- Going beyond your CRM (PLG CRM)
There are few alternatives in the market to Toplyne, providing the same and more values to your needs. Let’s compare three Toplyne alternatives:
Toplyne Alternatives: 3 Predictive AI Platforms
Toplyne positions itself as a Predictive Data Scientist, solving the challenge of predicting user and account actions which matter most.
The platform is specialized for sales and marketing teams within companies, particularly in the tech sector.
Its features include auto stitch, AI lead scoring, identity graph, MQL scoring and customer-fit scores.
MadKudu offers Revenue Intelligence, enabling revenue and data teams to make more informed decisions.
This tool is designed for “revenue and data teams,” making it ideal for roles focused on financial outcomes and data-driven strategies.
Some of its features are AI scoring, predictive analytics, customer mapping, sales insights and data integrations.
UserMotion provides Predictive Customer Intelligence, particularly benefiting sales, marketing, and customer success teams.
The platform uncovers high-intent accounts in the sales pipeline, enabling better focus and prioritization.
Forwrd’s Predictive Scoring Software is built for go-to-market teams looking to enhance visibility into prospects and customers.
It focus on the challenge of prioritizing sales-ready prospects and identifying at-risk customers.
Some features are data integration, predictive modeling, data analysis and data activation.
What Customers Say?
I’ve researched all review platforms, forums and social media to gather what customers say about the platforms they use.
For Toplyne, customers express empowerment using Toplyne, emphasizing its capacity to “put GTM on autopilot”. They particularly value the quick setup and integration, predictive lead scoring and responsive customer success team.
Users appreciate the product’s capabilities, with some noting that the user interface can be data-heavy
A few minor bugs are mentioned, but continuous improvements are being made to the product.
MadKudu users celebrate the platform for saving GTM teams time and giving them a level of control over data not available on similar platforms.
Users highlight the supportive customer success team and detailed insights into prospects and market trends.
Despite encountering some bugs and a learning curve, customers find the platform powerful for managing leads and gaining insights. However, they would like a more user-friendly dashboards.
UserMotion customers have seen significant improvements in lead qualification and sales team productivity.
Praise focuses around ease of use and the ability to track customer fit and intent scores directly within tools such as Intercom, minimizing the need to switch between platforms.
Some noted that they would love to see more integrations with other CRMs.
Forwrd is known for making complex data science accessible and useful for everyday business operations.
Users appreciate the simplicity of its setup and integration capabilities, especially with the Hubspot ecosystem.
Advanced features are said to be somewhat hidden but valuable, and while the metrics builder was a challenge for some initially, ongoing support has helped overcome this.
How to Choose?
Each of these predictive AI platforms offers benefits designed to enhance the lead scoring process for sales and marketing teams. They are all great tools, but slightly different focuses:
- Toplyne stands out with predictive analytics
- MadKudu stands out in revenue intelligence
- UserMotion SaaS focuses on customer-fit and intent signals
- Forwrd emphasis on actionable insights
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At A Glance
Event Date: Thu 27 October 2022Event Time: 19:30 hrsVenue: Bingley Little TheatreCost: £19.00Order Tickets From: 06/08/2022Final Date For Booking: 12/10/2022
Githa Sowerby’s astonishing play was inspired by her own experience of growing up in a family-run factory in Gateshead. Writing in 1912, when female voices were seldom heard on British stages, she claims her place alongside Ibsen and Shaw with this searing depiction of class, gender, and generational warfare.
In 1885: John Rutherford, a northern capitalist, and the head of the family glassmaking business, wants to pass the
business on to his oldest son, also named John.
After spending time in London, where John Junior marries Mary, a working-class woman,
he returns to the family home with his wife and new baby son. His return disturbs the
balance of power: his homecoming is a catalyst that will have far reaching consequences
for all the family.
In the family home, Rutherford Senior rules with absolute authority and his will is
imposed with a rod of iron. He tyrannises a household that includes his sister Ann, and
his other children, Richard, a curate, and the unmarried Janet.
The family business is ailing. Rutherford is having to placate the banks and an impatient
board of directors. He is under pressure to ensure the survival of the company.
Is there a way out?
Has John Junior stumbled upon an ingenious solution that would transform the
The ensuing power struggle between the tyrannical father, his children and his faithful
factory manager, Martin, wreaks havoc.
The world as Rutherford knows it is changing: the hierarchy is shifting and the
relationship between a dominant Victorian father and his more liberal Edwardian children is being challenged.
Each of the family siblings wants to free themselves from the suffocating prison that is their family home. But will
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When I was a kid I kept a small, fresh-water aquarium. It was fun, but I always knew that the really cool fish lived in salt water. Fast forward 40 years or so and I’ve finally put together a salt-water “reef” aquarium. I’ve started small because there seems to be quite a percentage of people who bail on them within the first year or so. I want to be sure it sticks before spending tons of money and going all-in. I went with the “beginner” BioCube 32. I set the tank up the first week of June. Added “live” rock and sand. “Aquascaping” the aquarium was fun. I think I have a configuration that looks nice and also leaves plenty of nooks and crannies for critters to hide in. I added a powerhead pump for better flow, and waited. I had to buy water!
New tanks need to go through an initial Nitrogen cycle before adding any fish or corals. This can take four to six weeks. Using live rocks and sand helps move it along. I impatiently tested my water for Ammonia and Nitrites every day or two, and after just two weeks it was ready.
I added my first fish, an Ocellaris Clownfish, on July 3rd. Clowns are nearly everyone’s first fish. They’re cool and easy to care for, so why not? And who doesn’t love Nemo? Mine is a “designer” Black Clown. We named him “Marcus” for no particular reason.
Here he is in my tank:
Isn’t he cute! (All clowns are born male…and cute). Since Marcus seemed to be doing well, I added another fish yesterday: A Bicolor Blenny. We named this one “Benny”. (I know).
I haven’t taken a photo of him yet because he’s still hiding in a hole on the rocks. I did take a snap while acclimating him. Acclimation involves slowly dripping water from the aquarium into his water from the local fish store (Water Colors Aquarium Gallery)
I also added a couple of Astrea snails in anticipation of algae growth. I’ll need a lot more of these eventually.
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Discover the secret ingredient that will transform your cooking into a culinary masterpiece – olive oil. Renowned for its versatility and elegant flavor, olive oil is a must-have in every kitchen. Whether you're sautéing vegetables, dressing salads, or drizzling it over roasted meats, olive oil adds a touch of sophistication and depth to your dishes.
Not all olive oils are created equal, though. Look for high-quality extra virgin olive oil, which boasts a rich, fruity aroma and a smooth, buttery taste. It's like a fine wine for your food.
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Understanding the different types of olive oil
Olive oil comes in various types, each with its own characteristics and uses. The most commonly found types include extra virgin olive oil, virgin olive oil, refined olive oil, and olive pomace oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality and is made from the first pressing of olives. It has low acidity and a robust flavor that enhances the taste of your dishes. Virgin olive oil is also a good option for cooking, but it has a slightly higher acidity level. Refined olive oil is made from a blend of virgin and refined oils, making it more suitable for high-heat cooking. Olive pomace oil is extracted from the remaining olive pulp after the first pressing and is often used in commercial food production.
Health benefits of cooking with olive oil
Cooking with olive oil not only adds flavor to your dishes but also offers various health benefits. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are known to promote heart health by reducing bad cholesterol levels. It also contains antioxidants that help fight inflammation and protect against chronic diseases. Additionally, olive oil is a good source of vitamin E, which supports healthy skin and hair. By incorporating olive oil into your cooking, you can enjoy delicious meals while nourishing your body.
Using olive oil in everyday cooking
Olive oil is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide range of everyday cooking applications. Use it as a base for sautéing vegetables, creating a flavorful foundation for your dishes. Olive oil can also be used as a dressing for salads or as a finishing touch drizzled over grilled meats or roasted vegetables. Its smooth and buttery flavor complements a variety of ingredients, enhancing the overall taste of your meals. From stir-fries to pasta dishes, olive oil adds a touch of elegance to your everyday cooking.
Recipes that showcase the versatility of olive oil
To truly appreciate the versatility of olive oil, let's explore some recipes that highlight its unique qualities. From a classic Caprese salad drizzled with extra virgin olive oil to a decadent olive oil cake infused with citrus flavors, these recipes demonstrate how olive oil can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, these recipes are sure to inspire you to embrace the elegance of cooking with olive oil.
Proper storage and handling of olive oil
To ensure the quality and freshness of your olive oil, it's important to store and handle it properly. Keep your olive oil away from direct sunlight and heat, as exposure to these elements can degrade its flavor and nutritional value. Store it in a cool, dark place, such as a pantry or cupboard. Additionally, use clean utensils when handling olive oil to prevent contamination. By following these storage and handling guidelines, you can enjoy the full benefits of your olive oil for a longer period.
Choosing the right olive oil for different cooking methods
Not all olive oils are suitable for every cooking method. The smoke point, which is the temperature at which an oil starts to smoke and break down, varies among different types of olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil has a lower smoke point and is best used for low to medium heat cooking, such as sautéing and roasting. Refined olive oil, with its higher smoke point, is more suitable for high-heat cooking methods like frying. Understanding the smoke points of different olive oils will help you choose the right one for your cooking needs, ensuring optimal flavor and performance.
Exploring the world of gourmet olive oils
For those looking to indulge in the finest olive oils, the world of gourmet olive oils offers a fascinating array of flavors and nuances. From single-origin oils to artisanal blends, gourmet olive oils showcase the artistry and craftsmanship of olive oil production. These oils often come with a higher price tag but are worth the investment for those seeking exceptional taste experiences. Explore different regions and varieties to discover the unique flavors that gourmet olive oils have to offer.
Conclusion: Embrace the elegance of cooking with olive oil
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Article ItemAlumni Spotlight: Bom Harris (DVM '08) , article
Bom Harris has been practicing in Virginia since graduating from the college in 2008. Harris hails from Birmingham, Alabama, and now resides in Beaverdam, Virginia. She is active in her community, focusing on producer and 4H education.
Article ItemVeterinary college, Department of Corrections continue to benefit from two-decade partnership , article
Aligned by the common goal of improving Virginia agriculture, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) and the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) continue to reap the benefits of a partnership now more than two decades old.
Article ItemFriends of fleece flock together , article
Bernie and Lynn Cosell's Fantasy Farm in Pearisburg, Virginia — home to a flock of some 100 merino sheep — has long been a destination for hands-on learning for the veterinary college's DVM students.
Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Jamie Stewart , article
Jamie Stewart, DVM, PhD, MS, DACT Assistant Professor in Production Management Medicine
Article ItemMargie Lee honored with national poultry research award , article
Margie Lee ’82 DVM ‘86, associate dean for research and graduate studies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Phibro Animal Health Excellence in Poultry Research Award.
Article ItemIt’s been a long road to Virginia for veterinary anatomic pathologist Santiago Diab , article
Diab has joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as an anatomic pathologist in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology. Diab’s research interests are primarily focused on food animal diseases, infectious diseases, and gastrointestinal diseases.
Article ItemThe end of over-the-counter veterinary antibiotics , article
Over-the-counter veterinary antibiotics will require a prescription from a veterinarian in order to purchase them starting on June 11, 2023.
Article ItemProduction Management Medicine Faculty Members Earn Board Certification , article
Over the past year, two members of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Production Management Medicine team became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, respectively. Recent diplomates Sierra Guynn and Hollie Schramm, both clinical assistant professors, put in countless hours of study and hard work to achieve these accomplishments.
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Growing up, people tried to discourage Carla Gutierrez ’16 from becoming a veterinarian, telling her that it was too hard. Now a member of the DVM class of 2025, she’s proving her naysayers wrong.
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My country has 3,260 km of coastline and many magnificent archipelagos. The various beaches are sure to please, from those who like the excitement of water sports to those who are looking for a place to stay and enjoy nature. Here are the 10 most beautiful beaches in Vietnam in my eyes.
1. My Khe beach, Da Nang
Vietnam’s 3rd largest city has a number of beautiful beaches. Here, there are destinations for all travellers, not far from the city centre. Water sports enthusiasts can visit My Khe beach, renowned for surfing, snorkelling, flyboarding…
If you’re looking for privacy, you can hire a motorbike and drive to the pristine beach of Tien Sa, north of the Son Tra peninsula. Other nearby attractions include Tien Sa harbour, Nam beach and the Linh Ung pagoda.
Da Nang is only about 30km from the ancient city of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, or the Ba Na Hills tourist area.
2. Sao beach, Phu Quoc
Nestling in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is the country’s largest island. More than half of this teardrop-shaped island is tropical jungle, but the main tourist attraction are the beaches.
Sao beach in the south of the island, has fine white sand and clear blue water. Bai Truong is the most beautiful destination for watching the sunset, with works of art belonging to the Sunset Sanato Beach Club. You can take a sunset stroll under swaying coconut palms and enjoy the cool sea breeze.
If you fancy an island visit, don’t miss Mong Tay, Gam Ghi, May Rut and Dam Ngang. You can go fishing, scuba diving to explore the ocean or play sports on the water. Hon Thom, with the world’s longest cable car, is another suggestion. In addition to the beautiful beach, there is also an 8-hectare Aquatopia water park.
3. Tra Co Beach, Quang Ninh province
Located close to the Chinese border and around 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Mong Cai (border town), I find the magnificent Tra Co Beach. Bounty white sands and crystal clear water make sure you’ll never forget your visit to this beach. With the extensive beach of smooth white sand and blue transparent water, Tra Co Beach is the border of a natural island which is created by the impact of waves and sea stream onto the shore.
In the summer there’s also the Tra Co Festival which is held from July 20th till July 26th. The dates change every year so be sure to check. The festival celebrates and honors the spirits who protect the community. These spirits are enshrined in a 600 year old (1511) pagoda built by the Le Dynasty.
4. Con Dao
An archipelago of 16 small islands in the country’s southern sea, Con Dao is known for its sandy beaches, coral reefs and diverse marine life.
On the main island of Con Son, there are many options, from affordable guest houses and homestays to upmarket resorts. The largest is Six Senses Con Dao, home to Dat Doc beach. To the north is the pristine, cool beach of Lo Voi, ideal for families to organise camping and outdoor picnics.
The island of Bay Canh attracts many tourists who enjoy exploring nature and ecotourism. Located to the east of the main island, Bay Canh covers an area of more than 680 hectares and is an area covered with virgin forests and mangroves. The island’s ecosystem is extremely rich in coral, seaweed, fish and turtles.
What’s more, when you come to Con Dao, you can visit beautiful beaches such as An Hai, Ong Dung, Dam Trau or visit historical sites such as Ba Temple, Cau Temple, Con Dao Prison, Hang Duong Cemetery… .
5. An Bang beach, Hoi An
Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s most famous tourist towns. This former trading port is strongly influenced by French, Chinese and Japanese cultures, as evidenced by the rows of yellow-painted houses and colourful lanterns.
After visiting Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site, take time out to visit An Bang beach, Hoi An’s main beach.
The 2nd beach in Hoi An is Cua Dai beach. It is more local than An Bang beach.
The Cu Lao Cham group of islands is also a must-see destination in Hoi An. The island is recognised by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, a typical example of the harmonious link between nature and man.
In particular, scuba diving to see the colourful corals at Hon Dai, Bai Xep is one of the most attractive experiences. There are over 300 different species of coral here, varying in shape, size and colour.
6. Nha Trang beach
Nha Trang has some of the most famous beaches in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. The 7km-long beach in the city is the most popular destination. Here you can swim, parachute, surf and jet ski. In the high season from April to August each year, the beach is always packed with tourists.
If you’re looking for more secluded beaches, you can book tours to Mun Island, Coral Island, Hon Mot Island… There are a variety of experiences not to be missed such as diving, walking under the sea, banana buoys and surfing.
7. Doc Let beach, Khanh Hoa province
Doc Let beach belongs to the Ninh Hai district, in the town of Ninh Hoa, Khanh Hoa province about 50 km south of the city of Nha Trang. To the north of the tourist zone, there are numerous hotels and resorts.
The centre is home to pristine beaches. To the south is the seaside resort of Jungle Beach. Here there are rustic homestays with thatched roofs and bamboo columns resting on the smooth white sand.
Doc Let doesn’t have the facilities of Nha Trang, but it does have the advantage of beautiful scenery, fewer tourists and more peace and quiet. There are also fun activities such as parasailing and jet skiing. If you go in a group, you can organise a game of basketball or tug-of-war on the beach.
8. Ho Coc beach
Ho Coc is a beach in Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria Vung Tau province, about 150 km from Ho Chi Minh City. The beach is located in a curved bay, surrounded by green forest and a gentle bay of white sand.
This location is away from residential areas and there are not many hotels and resorts, so it is suitable for tourists who want to escape the noisy city and enjoy the peaceful sea view.
9. Mui Ne, Phan Thiet
Mui Ne, Phan Thiet is famous for its long coastline, the historic Cham Pa tourist area. In particular, this area is also characterised by white sand dunes and pink sand dunes, attracting tourists.
You can visit Hon Rom, located in the hamlet of Long Son, where there are calm waves, clear blue water and reefs. Hon Ghenh or Hon Lao is also a suggested swimming spot. The landscape here is very wild and peaceful. You can fish, scuba dive and even observe the coral reefs.
Mui Ne is also a tourist destination for discovering the life of fishermen. The 100 metre long fishing village with colourful boats, large and small, is where you can buy the freshest seafood.
10. Ly Son
With its remote location off the central coast, Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai is known for its huge crater remains and vast garlic farms. On Ly Son, Mu Cu Island doesn’t have many palm trees or resorts, but it does have geological areas and 50 local temples.
Be Island also known as An Binh Island, is home to pristine beaches and peaceful natural landscapes. Here you can swim in the clear water, gaze at the colourful coral reefs.
From the sun-kissed shores of Phu Quoc to the tranquil hideaways of Con Dao Islands, Vietnam’s coastline beckons travelers with its unparalleled beauty and charm. Whether you seek relaxation, adventure, or cultural immersion, the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam offer an unforgettable experience that will leave you longing to return time and time again.
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A coal mine in the northern Thái Nguyên Province. Local coal output is forecast to not meet domestic demand. — VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đạt |
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam imported more than 9.7 million tonnes of coal valued at US$600 million over the past eight months, almost double the quantity in the same period last year, according to the latest statistics from the General Department of Customs.
This was an increase of 191 per cent in volume and 107 per cent in value over the same period last year and triple the target set earlier this year by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
The country imported an average of 1.2 million tonnes of coal, worth over $75 million each month, according to the data.
Russia remained the biggest seller of coal to Việt Nam with 2.8 million tonnes. Indonesia ranked second with 1.8 million tonnes and China third with 1.4 million tonne.
Typically, the coal imported from Russia costs Việt Nam only $63 per tonne, lower than Chinese coal at $71 per tonne.
The period’s high import volume was attributable to rising domestic demand, industry insiders said.
Increases in coal imports are unavoidable as local coal output might not increase significantly, they added.
According to a new master development plan for the coal sector by 2020 with a vision towards 2030, coal output will reach 47-50 million tonnes by 2020 and 55-57 million tonnes by 2030. But, domestic demand for coal would be double the local production output, around 112.3 million tonne by 2020 and 220.3 million by 2030.
Earlier this month, the ministry said the Government would consider gradually reducing overall imports as well as certain types of coal that were not in high demand.
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Sista Afia is a very beautiful lady in the music industry of Ghana. She is doing so well. there are times he has beefed with some colleagues in the industry but through it all, she is doing so well.
In a recent interview, a colleague in the industry considered her nonexisting and sees her as a ghost. Responding to that she said she does not see her as a musician.
She said Efia Odo does music for fun. Sista Afia talking about his personal life, said that had it not been that she is into the music she would have been married by now. She wishes to have her family with kids now but in the area, she found herself she has restricted herself.
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Speaker: Erik Nakamura
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Erik Nakamura: Hello, My name is EriK Nakamura, I'm the CFO of Orange Comet and excited to be speaking at the Finance Alliance conference.
What will you be speaking about at the upcoming FP&A Summit?
Erik Nakamura: I'm excited to be speaking about culture from the office of the CFO. The cost of not doing it and implementing a great culture is super important. It will translate to our finance heads so that they can quantify those costs from an opportunity standpoint and from a qualitative standpoint.
What nugget of wisdom are you hoping to leave attendees with after your talk?
Erik Nakamura: I hope you have attendees walk away from my session, understanding that culture is important that can drive value within a company and that it can be quantitatively measured through cost and dollars, but also qualitative, measured from turnover, from engagement, from employee satisfaction. And that's important at the end of the day to create a great culture to drive value in a company.
As a finance leader, what do you think is going to be hot next year?
Erik Nakamura: As a CFO, I think within the coming year there is going to be a lot of focus on potential recession, cost savings, but also how do you continue to drive growth in a market in that way? It reminds me of the late nineties, early two thousands, during the dot com explosion and implosion. And the strong companies came out of it with innovation and creativity. and the googles were born the Facebooks, the Youtube's, I really think that this is at a time that's transformative for us in the Web three Blockchain world, which we're gonna adopt new technologies and really become more efficient on how we operate and the technology we use. | <urn:uuid:06d3b1b3-4079-4639-8eeb-b99ea5f4bdf7> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://vocalvideo.com/v/finance-alliance-event-speakers-erik-nakamura | 2024-04-20T15:46:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.961204 | 388 |
Meeting Maia Beyrouti from Moïo Studio
- What brought you to the clay material?
Both the South of France and Palestine have a prominent ceramics culture, so I bathed in this heritage growing up it was all around me from the tiles on the floor and walls to books, jars and sculptures we had. On top of that we had an art teacher at school who was a ceramicist. We had a kiln in the classroom. This made the material familiar and accessible to me and I returned to it continually in my art practice alongside any other work I was doing.
I studied Conservation of organic materials in London and specialized in 19th C photographic techniques, then worked in visual communication after that so clay wasn't a main focus for years but I was clear about wanting a practice that mixed both art and science. I dedicated myself fully to it in my mid 30’s, I was very hungry for working with my hands. I didn't want a future spent working on the computer and clay became the obvious choice.
- You love experimenting on glazes and forms, can you take us through your creative process?
It's absolutely non-linear, at the root I have a feeling for what I am aiming for in terms of form and material and lean towards that feeling. I try to translate it by writing lists of words, and this in turn informs the materials and finishes I develop.
A lot of time in the studio is spent on material research and play parallel to production work, that way I can add smaller test pieces to each firing. When I am happy with a result I'll slowly loop it into production. Outside of the studio I draw and make notes of ideas, anything from shapes to techniques, I already have an established vocabulary of forms which gives the work a sort of editorial line although I like to keep taking it apart, branching out and adding to it. Perhaps that’s also why deconstructing and stacking is more and more a theme in the work itself as it is very much a reflection of my process.
- How does being based in Berlin impact your creativity and your productions?
Berlin right now has a thriving ceramics, crafts and object design scene that is practically invisible to locals unless you're deep in it. There are too few established galleries, platforms or fairs here which support and showcase work on the crossroads of art/crafts/design and it's both a loss and an opportunity. Either way, the really exciting work is being shown abroad and that makes things more difficult logistically. Having said that, the community here has a general attitude of solidarity rather than competition, which is such a positive ground, we tend to know and help one another. In 2021 we presented work by 19 local artists/makers/designers in an artist-led exhibition called “VESSELS” to try and show work that was being made here, it’s just the tip of the iceberg though really. I do wish more was visible locally.
- Can you tell us a bit more about the pieces you made exclusively for Volume Ceramics?
I've been slowly playing around with stacking larger vertical parts on top of my vessels. This can be difficult for technical reasons when pieces get bigger; the clay warps in the kiln, the center of gravity becomes too high, a fragile spot is created at the join. I had done some smaller vessels and I was in a place where I felt comfortable enough going bigger so when Volume contacted me enthusiastically about an experimental glaze mix I showed in my stories, I pitched the idea for making these shapes and got the green light. The new forms, the glaze combo and the collaboration came together effortlessly after months of research it was a beautiful moment.
- Do you listen to music while working? Share with us your playlist at the studio ☺
When I get into a creative flow and my hands get dirty then it's french rap or hip hop. I like Oxmo Puccino, IAM, Mc Solaar, Wu-tang Clan, Missy Elliot, Leikeli47 and I urge you to listen to the surreal beats and lyrics of Infinite Livez. I love surreal and poetic and genre clashes. I also have to mention Kae Tempest and Sleaford Mods, I like a certain gut-power to come through the music when I’m making. If I’m sanding, trimming, glazing it’s usually more instrumental or funk as it's a different kind of concentration, then it's Jun Fukamachi, Sun-Ra, Gilles Scott-Heron, Unforscene, Pink Floyd, Prince or Anette Peacock. I have to mention for truly weird and wonderful my highlight has to be Gregory Whitehead. What he does with sound really inspires me and takes me to new worlds.
- Where do you see your practice headed in the future?
Right now the studio pieces are getting bigger and more sculptural. I like this. I am making stools, side tables and large vases, doing more handbuilding and always, developping new ceramic materials. I’m in a place where the research is starting to bear fruit and I’m able to incorporate more materials into the work, both in glazes and clay body and combining them. Recently someone asked me if I wasn't a maximalist and I think I answered “no” too fast. I am not a maximalist, but I am after a certain punch of energy often found there. It was a good reminder to stay spontaneous with the material, especially as I include more and more expressive materials the tendency is for me to try and control it when I actually I can be more playful and that comes through in the piece. So I am headed toward bigger pieces, more sculpural pieces, and I'm very excited about making some lighting objects in the future.
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Staff notation is a fundamental aspect of classical music, serving as the standard system for representing musical ideas and facilitating communication among musicians. With its intricate symbols and notational conventions, staff notation provides a comprehensive framework that allows performers to accurately interpret and reproduce compositions with precision. For instance, consider the hypothetical case of an aspiring violinist learning Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major. The extensive use of staff notation in this renowned composition exemplifies how crucial it is for musicians to have a deep understanding of this complex system.
This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide on staff notation in classical music, offering insights into its historical development, essential components, and practical applications. By delving into the origins of staff notation and tracing its evolution over time, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the intricacies involved in expressing musical ideas through written notation. Furthermore, this guide will explore the various elements that make up staff notation, including clefs, key signatures, note durations, dynamics markings, and articulation symbols. Understanding these components will equip musicians with the necessary tools to decipher scores effectively and produce accurate renditions of musical works.
In addition to discussing theoretical aspects, this article will also address practical applications of staff notation by examining real-world examples from notable classical compositions such as Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor or Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major. By analyzing excerpts from these renowned works, readers will gain practical insights into how staff notation is used to convey specific musical ideas and instructions. This analysis will cover topics such as interpreting melodic lines, understanding rhythmic patterns, recognizing stylistic nuances through dynamics and articulation markings, and navigating complex ensemble passages.
Furthermore, this guide will explore the role of staff notation in facilitating collaboration among musicians. It will delve into topics such as score reading, sight-reading techniques, and ensemble playing, highlighting how a solid grasp of staff notation can enhance communication and synchronization within a musical ensemble.
Overall, this comprehensive guide on staff notation in classical music aims to equip readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate written scores effectively and accurately reproduce musical compositions. Whether you are a seasoned musician looking to deepen your understanding of staff notation or an aspiring performer seeking guidance on how to approach written music, this article will serve as a valuable resource for expanding your musical horizons.
History of Staff Notation
History of Staff Notation
Staff notation, also known as musical notation or simply “the staff,” is a system of writing music that has been used in classical music for centuries. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome, where early forms of notation were developed to aid in the performance of vocal music. However, it was not until the Middle Ages that staff notation began to take shape into its recognizable form.
To illustrate the significance of staff notation, let us consider a hypothetical scenario: Imagine a group of musicians coming together to perform a complex choral piece without any written guidance. Chaos would likely ensue, with each musician interpreting the melody and rhythm differently. In this context, staff notation serves as an essential tool for preserving and transmitting musical compositions accurately across time and space.
- The emotional impact of staff notation cannot be overstated:
- It allows composers to convey their artistic vision precisely.
- Musicians can reproduce the intended sounds faithfully.
- Listeners are able to experience the intricate nuances envisioned by the composer.
- Scholars can analyze and interpret historical works more effectively.
One notable development in the history of staff notation is Guido d’Arezzo’s invention of the four-line staff in the eleventh century. Prior to this innovation, only one line had been used at a time, limiting the range and complexity that could be represented. With his new system, Guido expanded possibilities for notating pitch variation and enabled composers to create more elaborate compositions.
Advantages of Staff Notation | Disadvantages of Staff Notation | |
1 | Ensures accuracy in performance | Steep learning curve for beginners |
2 | Facilitates composition process | May limit creativity |
3 | Enables communication between musicians | Can become overly rigid |
4 | Preserves musical heritage | Can be time-consuming to notate |
In summary, the history of staff notation demonstrates its crucial role in classical music. By providing a standardized system for representing pitch and rhythm, staff notation allows musicians to interpret compositions accurately and convey the intended emotions. In the following section, we will explore the components that make up this intricate system of musical writing.
Moving forward into our discussion on “Components of Staff Notation,” we delve deeper into understanding how various elements work together harmoniously to create a comprehensive guide for performers and composers alike.
Components of Staff Notation
Section H2: Components of Staff Notation
In the previous section, we discussed the fascinating history of staff notation and how it has evolved over time. Now, let us delve into the components that make up this intricate system of musical notation.
To illustrate these components, let’s consider a hypothetical scenario involving a composer named Anna who is writing a symphony. As Anna begins to notate her composition using staff notation, she employs various elements that work together harmoniously to communicate her musical ideas effectively.
Firstly, at the core of staff notation are notes, which represent different pitches or tones in music. These notes are written on five horizontal lines called a staff. The pitch of each note is determined by its position on the staff relative to specific reference points known as clefs. For instance, if Anna chooses to use the treble clef for her symphony, higher-pitched instruments like violins will read their music from the top line of the staff.
Secondly, Anna utilizes various symbols known as accidentals to modify the pitch of individual notes. Accidentals include sharp (♯), flat (♭), and natural (♮) signs placed before a note to raise or lower its pitch accordingly. By incorporating accidentals strategically throughout her composition, Anna can create complex harmonic progressions and tonal variations.
Thirdly, Anna employs rhythmic values such as whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, and so forth to indicate the duration or length of each note within her composition. These rhythmic values allow performers to accurately interpret and reproduce her intended timing and phrasing.
Lastly, dynamics markings play a crucial role in conveying the desired volume or intensity levels within Anna’s symphony. Through dynamic indications such as pianissimo (very soft), fortissimo (very loud), crescendo (gradually getting louder), and decrescendo (gradually getting softer), she guides musicians to express her musical intentions in terms of volume.
In summary, the components of staff notation consist of notes, accidentals, rhythmic values, and dynamics markings. Together, they form a comprehensive system that enables composers like Anna to effectively communicate their musical ideas to performers. In the upcoming section on “Scales and Key Signatures in Staff Notation,” we will explore how these components interact with scales and key signatures to further enhance the expressive potential of classical music compositions.
Scales and Key Signatures in Staff Notation
Building on the understanding of the components of staff notation, we now delve into another crucial aspect – scales and key signatures. By exploring these fundamental elements, musicians can unlock a vast range of musical possibilities within classical compositions.
Scales form the foundation upon which melodies are built in classical music. A scale is a series of consecutive pitches arranged in ascending or descending order, typically spanning an octave. For example, let’s consider the C major scale – one of the most commonly used scales in Western music. It consists of seven different notes (C-D-E-F-G-A-B), each separated by either a whole step or a half step. The specific pattern of whole steps and half steps determines whether a scale sounds major or minor.
Understanding key signatures is essential for identifying the tonal center or “key” of a piece. Key signatures indicate which notes are to be raised or lowered throughout a composition consistently. They are represented at the beginning of each line using sharps (#) or flats (b). For instance, if we encounter a piece written in G major, its key signature will have an F-sharp symbol placed next to the clef signifying that every time an F appears, it should be played as F-sharp unless otherwise indicated.
To further grasp the significance of scales and key signatures, here are some notable points worth considering:
- Scales provide composers with harmonic guidelines and enable them to create melodic motifs that unify their compositions.
- Different scales evoke distinct emotional responses from listeners; for instance, while a major scale may sound bright and joyful, a minor scale often conveys melancholy or introspection.
- Mastery over various scales allows performers to execute complex passages more accurately and expressively.
- Understanding key signatures enhances sight-reading abilities by enabling musicians to identify recurring patterns easily.
Embracing these concepts opens up endless possibilities for both creating and interpreting classical music compositions. In our subsequent section about reading rhythms in staff notation, we will explore how the precise arrangement of note durations adds another layer of depth and complexity to musical expression.
[Table]Scale | Tonal Center | Emotional Response |
Major | Bright | Joyful |
Minor | Melancholy | Introspective |
Lydian | Mysterious | Dreamlike |
Phrygian | Exotic | Dark and dramatic |
Reading Rhythms in Staff Notation
Section H2: Scales and Key Signatures in Staff Notation
In the previous section, we delved into the fundamental aspects of scales and key signatures in staff notation. Now, let us explore another essential component of reading music in this system—rhythms. By understanding rhythms, musicians can accurately interpret the timing and duration of notes, bringing life to a musical composition.
Consider an example where you encounter a piece written for piano that requires precise rhythmic execution—a lively etude by Frédéric Chopin. As your eyes scan the sheet music, you observe various note values such as whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, and eighth notes. Each note value represents a specific rhythmic duration within the given time signature. Understanding these values enables you to perform each note with the correct length and maintain synchronization with other instruments or performers.
To grasp rhythms effectively in staff notation, it is crucial to keep certain concepts in mind:
- Note Durations: Different note values represent distinct durations relative to one beat.
- Time Signatures: These symbols indicate how many beats are present per measure and which note value receives one beat.
- Rests: Just as important as playing actual notes is recognizing periods of silence denoted by rest symbols.
- Dotted Notes: A dot placed after a note increases its duration by half its original value, creating syncopated patterns or adding nuance to melodies.
A clear understanding of these elements allows musicians to navigate complex rhythmic passages confidently while maintaining accuracy and expression. The table below summarizes common note durations found in staff notation:
Note Value | Duration |
Whole | 4 Beats |
Half | 2 Beats |
Quarter | 1 Beat |
Eighth | 1/2 Beat |
As you continue your exploration of staff notation’s intricacies, our next section will delve into interpreting dynamics and articulations. By analyzing the markings and symbols that accompany the notes, musicians can breathe life into their performances, conveying emotions and adding depth to the music.
Section H2: Reading Rhythms in Staff Notation
Interpreting Dynamics and Articulations in Staff Notation
Transitioning smoothly from the previous section on reading rhythms, we now turn our attention to another crucial aspect of staff notation—key signatures. Understanding key signatures is essential for accurately interpreting and performing classical music compositions. Let’s explore how key signatures work by delving into their purpose, common types, and their impact on musical expression.
To illustrate the significance of key signatures, let us consider a hypothetical scenario involving a pianist named Emily. She has been practicing a beautiful piece composed in C major – a key with no sharps or flats. However, one day she receives sheet music for the same composition but written in G major—an alteration that adds one sharp to every F note throughout the entire piece. This change may seem subtle, but it significantly affects the overall tonality and character of the music, demanding an adjustment in Emily’s playing technique.
Key signatures serve several purposes within staff notation:
- Indicating Tonality: A key signature establishes the tonal center of a composition, providing valuable information about its harmonic structure.
- Simplifying Notation: By pre-determining accidentals (sharps or flats) at the beginning of each line of music, key signatures streamline the notation process and reduce clutter on the page.
- Guiding Interpretation: Different keys evoke distinct emotional responses due to variations in pitch relationships. Key signatures guide performers’ interpretation by indicating these nuances.
- Facilitating Transposition: Musicians can use knowledge of key signatures to transpose compositions into different keys while preserving their original melodic and harmonic structures.
It is worth noting that there are fifteen commonly used key signatures encompassing both major and minor scales. Each type introduces specific alterations through sharps (#) or flats (♭), which correspondingly affect certain notes when played.
Let’s take a closer look at some frequently encountered examples:
Key Signature | Major Scale | Relative Minor Scale |
C Major | C-D-E-F-G-A-B | A-B-C-D-E-F-G |
G Major | G-A-B-C-D-E-F♯ | E-F♯-G-A-B-C-D |
D Major | D-E-F♯-G-A-B-C♯ | B-C♯-D-E-F♯-G-A |
F Major | F-G-A-B♭-C-D-E | D-E-F-G-A-B♭-C |
As we delve deeper into the realm of classical music, understanding key signatures becomes increasingly important. Mastery over these fundamental elements empowers musicians to accurately interpret and perform compositions in their intended tonalities.
Transitioning seamlessly into our next section on advanced techniques in staff notation, we will explore additional aspects that expand upon the foundation established thus far. By building on this knowledge, musicians can unlock new possibilities for expressive interpretation and musical creativity.
Advanced Techniques in Staff Notation
Having explored the nuanced world of dynamics and articulations in staff notation, we now delve into advanced techniques that expand upon these foundational elements. By mastering these techniques, musicians can elevate their performances to new heights, imbuing each note with precision and emotional depth.
To illustrate the power of advanced techniques in staff notation, let’s consider a hypothetical scenario involving an experienced pianist performing a challenging piece by Frederic Chopin. As our pianist navigates through intricate passages filled with rapid arpeggios and contrasting dynamics, they must employ various techniques to captivate the audience and convey the composer’s intentions effectively.
- Utilizing pedal markings creatively to create sustained harmonies or enhance tonal blending.
- Employing expressive ornaments such as trills, mordents, and turns to add embellishments and ornamentations to melodic lines.
- Incorporating subtle changes in tempo through ritardando (gradual slowing down) or accelerando (gradual speeding up) at specific musical moments for dramatic effect.
- Applying unconventional notations like glissandos or tremolos to introduce unique sound textures into the performance.
Table – Emotive Effects Created Through Advanced Techniques:
Technique | Emotive Effect |
Creative Pedaling | Envelopes the music with a dream-like aura |
Expressive Ornaments | Adds flair and elegance |
Tempo Variations | Builds anticipation or intensifies emotion |
Unconventional Notations | Creates distinctive timbral qualities |
By exploring advanced techniques in staff notation, musicians gain access to a rich palette of expressive possibilities. Through creative pedaling, expressive ornaments, tempo variations, and unconventional notations, they can imbue their performances with emotional depth and captivate audiences on a profound level. These techniques become the tools through which musicians breathe life into classical compositions, ensuring that each note resonates with authenticity and artistic interpretation. | <urn:uuid:f0c8729f-c4bc-42ff-af84-7a13c640decc> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://voxincamera.com/2023/02/18/staff-notation/ | 2024-04-20T15:35:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.909738 | 3,458 |
The oboe, a woodwind instrument with a distinctive double reed, has played an integral role in classical music for centuries. Its unique timbre and expressive capabilities have made it a staple in orchestras and chamber ensembles alike. One example of the oboe’s prominence can be seen in Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor, where its haunting melody serves as a central motif throughout the piece. This article aims to explore the historical significance of the oboe within classical music, shedding light on its development as well as its place among other instruments.
Since its inception in the early 17th century, the oboe has been highly regarded for its versatility and ability to convey emotions through sound. Its rich tone is often described as plaintive or melancholic, adding depth and warmth to compositions. The oboe’s pivotal role is evident not only in symphonic works but also in concertos, operas, and ballets where it frequently takes center stage with intricate solo passages that showcase both technical prowess and artistic expression. Additionally, the oboe’s distinct voice lends itself well to blending with other instruments such as strings or brass sections, allowing composers to create dynamic textures and harmonies within their musical arrangements .
Overall, the oboe’s historical significance in classical music lies in its ability to evoke emotions, provide unique timbral colors, and contribute to the overall expressive qualities of a composition. Its versatility and adaptability have made it an essential instrument in orchestras and ensembles throughout history. Additionally, the technical demands placed on oboists have led to advancements in instrument design and playing techniques over time.
If you have any specific questions or would like more information about a particular aspect of the oboe’s historical significance in classical music, feel free to ask!
History of the Oboe
History of the Oboe
The oboe is a woodwind instrument with a long history dating back to ancient times. Its distinct sound and versatile range have made it an integral part of classical music compositions. This section will explore the evolution and significance of the oboe throughout history.
To illustrate the importance of the oboe, let us consider a hypothetical situation where a composer is creating a symphony that relies heavily on orchestral instruments. In this scenario, the composer carefully selects each instrument based on its unique capabilities and timbre. When deciding which instrument should carry the melody in certain passages, they turn to the oboe for its emotive qualities and ability to cut through other instrumental voices.
One may wonder how such an unassuming instrument gained this prominence in classical music. The answer lies partially in its historical development. Originating from double-reed instruments used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks, early versions of the oboe started appearing during the 17th century Renaissance period. These primitive designs gradually evolved into more sophisticated instruments capable of producing a wider range of notes and dynamics.
Throughout its history, the oboe has played a crucial role in both chamber music ensembles and large-scale orchestras. Its piercing tone allows it to stand out amongst other wind instruments while blending seamlessly with strings or brass sections when called upon. Moreover, its expressive nature enables composers to convey various emotions within their compositions effectively.
To highlight further the emotional impact brought about by the presence of an oboe in classical music, we can reflect on these four bullet points:
- The hauntingly beautiful melodies produced by an oboe can evoke feelings of melancholy or nostalgia.
- A lively passage performed by an oboist can inject energy and excitement into a composition.
- During moments of introspection or reflection within musical narratives, delicate solo performances by an oboe can create an intimate atmosphere.
- The distinctive timbre of the oboe can transport listeners to different time periods or evoke a sense of place.
Additionally, consider this table showcasing notable composers who have incorporated the oboe into their compositions:
Composer | Composition |
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Oboe Concerto in C major |
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Symphony No. 4 |
Johann Sebastian Bach | Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 |
Igor Stravinsky | The Rite of Spring |
In conclusion, the history and significance of the oboe within classical music are profound. From its ancient roots to its central role in orchestras and chamber ensembles, the oboe’s unique sound has left an indelible mark on countless musical compositions. In the following section, we will delve deeper into the characteristics that make this instrument so distinctive.
Moving forward, let us explore the distinct characteristics of the oboe and how they contribute to its importance in classical music composition.
Characteristics of the Oboe
Imagine a world where the oboe had remained unchanged since its inception in the 17th century. A single reed instrument with a simple cylindrical bore, it would have lacked the dynamic range and tonal versatility that we associate with this remarkable woodwind instrument today. However, thanks to centuries of innovation, the modern oboe has evolved into a complex and refined instrument that is capable of expressing an astonishing array of emotions.
The evolution of the oboe can be traced through various design changes that have taken place over time. These modifications were driven by musicians’ desire for greater expressiveness and technical capabilities. One example of such evolution is the development of the conservatoire system during the early 19th century. This new key mechanism allowed players to execute more intricate passages with ease, expanding the possibilities for virtuosic performances.
To better understand how these design advancements have enhanced the role of the oboe in classical music, let us explore some characteristics that define its significance:
- Expressive Range: The oboe possesses a wide expressive range due to its ability to produce both piercingly bright tones and hauntingly melancholic melodies.
- Distinct Timbre: With its unique timbre often described as nasal or reedy, the oboe adds color and character to orchestral compositions.
- Prominent Solo Role: The oboe frequently takes on prominent solo roles within symphonies and concertos, showcasing its lyrical qualities and virtuosity.
- Blend in Ensemble Playing: In ensemble settings, such as chamber groups or full orchestras, the oboe seamlessly blends with other instruments while providing essential harmonic support.
Let us now delve into further exploration by examining a table highlighting significant developments in oboe design throughout history:
Time Period | Key Innovations | Impact |
17th century | Introduction of the double reed and basic key system | Laid foundation for future advancements |
Late 18th to early 19th century | Adoption of conservatoire system, additional keys | Expanded technical capabilities |
Mid-20th century | Introduction of full-conservatory system with advanced mechanisms | Improved intonation and tonal control |
Present day | Ongoing refinements in materials and manufacturing processes | Enhanced overall performance and durability |
As we observe the progression of oboe design over time, it becomes evident that each innovation has contributed to the instrument’s significance in classical music. The next section will delve into the profound impact the oboe has had on orchestral compositions, further highlighting its vital role within these musical ensembles.
Understanding the evolution of oboe design provides a strong foundation for appreciating the lasting influence this woodwind instrument has had on symphonic performances. In exploring its significance in orchestras, we begin to comprehend how the oboe shapes and enriches classical compositions.
Significance of the Oboe in Orchestras
The unique and resonant sound of the oboe has made it an integral part of classical music for centuries. In this section, we will explore the significance of the oboe in orchestras and its role in creating beautiful harmonies.
One example that highlights the importance of the oboe is its frequent use as a solo instrument in concertos. The oboe concerto by composer Alessandro Marcello showcases the instrument’s versatility and expressive capabilities. With its warm tone and wide dynamic range, the oboe adds depth and emotion to this captivating piece.
The oboe’s significance in orchestral compositions can be attributed to several factors:
Melodic Range: The oboe has a distinct melodic quality that allows it to soar above other instruments. Its ability to play both lyrical melodies and intricate runs makes it ideal for carrying important musical themes.
Blend with Other Instruments: The timbre of the oboe blends seamlessly with various sections within an orchestra, such as strings or woodwinds. This integration creates a rich tapestry of sound and contributes to the overall balance of the ensemble.
Expressive Capabilities: Due to its reed design, players have great control over dynamics, articulations, and vibrato on the oboe. This flexibility enables them to convey a wide range of emotions through their playing, making it an essential tool for composers seeking emotional impact.
Highlighting Transitions: Oftentimes, composers utilize the distinctive sound of the oboe during transitional passages between different sections or movements within a composition. By doing so, they draw attention to these moments while providing coherence throughout the entire work.
Advantage | Description |
Melodic Range | Ability to play lyrical melodies and intricate runs |
Blend with Other Instruments | Seamless integration with various sections within an orchestra |
Expressive Capabilities | Great control over dynamics, articulations, and vibrato |
Highlighting Transitions | Drawing attention to transitional passages |
In summary, the oboe holds great significance in classical music due to its melodic range, ability to blend with other instruments, expressive capabilities, and role in highlighting transitions. Its presence adds depth and emotion to orchestral compositions. In the following section about “Famous Oboe Compositions,” we will delve into specific works that exemplify the beauty of this instrument’s sound.
Famous Oboe Compositions
The Oboe: Its Role in Classical Music and Instruments
Significance of the Oboe in Orchestras Continued
In exploring the significance of the oboe within orchestral music, it is important to consider its unique tonal qualities and versatility. One notable example that highlights the oboe’s ability to evoke various emotions is Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor. In this iconic symphony, the oboe introduces a solemn theme in the second movement, conveying a sense of introspection and melancholy before transitioning into a brighter mood.
To further understand the impact of the oboe on classical compositions, let us delve into some key aspects:
Expressive Range: The oboe possesses an extensive expressive range due to its wide dynamic capabilities and distinctive timbre. From delicate whispers to piercing cries, it can effortlessly convey a broad spectrum of emotions, making it indispensable for composers seeking nuanced expressiveness.
Melodic Prowess: With its rich tone quality and unique voice-like projection, the oboe often assumes melodic roles within orchestral works. This prominence allows it to carry soaring melodies or weave intricate lines amidst other instruments, capturing listeners’ attention with its captivating sound.
Blend and Contrast: As part of the woodwind section, which includes flutes, clarinets, and bassoons among others, the oboe contributes significantly to achieving both blend and contrast within an orchestra’s sonic palette. Its distinct sonority provides coloristic variety while seamlessly blending with other instruments during ensemble passages.
Role as Soloist: The oboe frequently takes center stage as a solo instrument in concertos and chamber music settings. These showcases allow performers to demonstrate their virtuosity through dazzling runs, lyrical phrases, and technical mastery while engaging listeners with intimate musical dialogues.
Let us now explore famous compositions that highlight the oboe’s role in classical music, shedding light on its enduring legacy and influence.
Famous Oboe Compositions
In this section, we will delve into notable works where the oboe shines as a featured instrument. By examining these pieces, we can gain insight into how composers throughout history have harnessed the unique capabilities of the oboe to craft timeless musical masterpieces.
Composer | Composition | Year |
Johann Sebastian Bach | Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C minor | 1736 |
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Symphony No. 40 in G minor | 1788 |
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Swan Lake Ballet Suite | 1877 |
Igor Stravinsky | The Rite of Spring | 1913 |
Through these exemplary compositions, it becomes evident that the oboe has left an indelible mark on classical music. Its evocative sound continues to captivate audiences worldwide and inspire future generations of musicians.
Transitioning seamlessly into our next exploration, let us now turn our attention towards the techniques and challenges faced by those who dare to master this complex yet rewarding instrument: “Techniques and Challenges of Playing the Oboe.”
Techniques and Challenges of Playing the Oboe
Building upon the rich history and famous compositions associated with the oboe, this section delves into the intricate techniques required to master this exceptional instrument. Through an exploration of its challenges, musicians can gain a deeper appreciation for the dedication and skill demanded by those who choose to embark on this musical journey.
Playing the oboe is no easy feat; it necessitates extensive practice, discipline, and perseverance. Consider Sarah, a young aspiring oboist who dreams of performing in a renowned orchestra. She faces numerous obstacles along her path to mastery, including:
- Achieving precise control over lip muscles to produce distinct tones.
- Mastering embouchure flexibility for playing various registers.
- Crafting reeds that balance responsiveness and stability.
- Understanding how different materials affect sound quality.
- Developing diaphragmatic strength for sustained phrases.
- Learning control over breath intensity while maintaining tone projection.
- Navigating pitch adjustments due to temperature changes or humidity.
- Adapting fingerings and embouchure to achieve accurate intonation.
To truly grasp these intricacies, let us examine a table comparing some common techniques used when playing the oboe:
Technique | Description | Importance |
Vibrato | Adding subtle fluctuations in pitch | Expressive tool |
Trill | Rapid alternation between two adjacent notes | Ornamentation |
Double Tonguing | Employing “t” and “k” sounds for rapid passages | Articulation technique |
Circular Breathing | Simultaneously inhaling through nose while exhaling from mouth | Enabling continuous airflow during long phrases |
Mastering these techniques requires years of dedicated practice and guidance from experienced oboists. Through perseverance, however, musicians like Sarah can overcome the challenges presented by this complex instrument and unlock its vast expressive potential.
Transitioning seamlessly into the subsequent section on modern adaptations of the oboe, it is evident that despite the difficulties involved in playing this instrument, innovative advancements have been made to enhance its capabilities and expand its range of possibilities. By embracing new technologies and exploring alternative approaches, contemporary oboists continue to push boundaries and shape classical music for generations to come.
Modern Adaptations of the Oboe
From the intricate techniques and challenges of playing the oboe, we now delve into the realm of modern adaptations that have shaped this instrument’s role in classical music. One such adaptation is the use of electronic effects to enhance and expand the sonic possibilities of the oboe. For instance, imagine a performance where an oboist skillfully incorporates delay effects to create ethereal echoes that transport listeners to another world.
In exploring these modern adaptations, it becomes evident that they have brought about both excitement and controversy within the classical music community. To better understand their impact, let us examine some key aspects:
Expanded tonal palette: The utilization of electronics has allowed for a wider range of timbres and textures in oboe performances. By manipulating sound with digital effects, musicians can achieve previously unattainable tones, adding depth and richness to their interpretations.
Blurring genre boundaries: With technological advancements comes experimentation, leading to collaborations between classical musicians and artists from other genres. This intersection sparks innovation and opens up new avenues for creative expression, challenging traditional notions of what constitutes “classical” music.
Preservation of tradition: While modern adaptations offer exciting possibilities, there are concerns regarding maintaining the integrity of classical repertoire. Some argue that excessive reliance on electronic enhancements may overshadow essential musical elements or even dilute centuries-old traditions deeply rooted in acoustic instrumentation.
Accessibility and inclusivity: Incorporating technology can make classical music more accessible by appealing to younger generations accustomed to contemporary sounds. It also enables individuals with physical limitations to participate in orchestras or ensembles through alternative means like breath controllers or adaptive instruments.
To further illustrate these points, consider the table below which outlines contrasting perspectives on modern adaptations:
Perspective | Pros | Cons |
Artistic Exploration | Expands artistic possibilities | May detract from core musical values |
Audience Engagement | Captivates new listeners | Alienates traditional classical music enthusiasts |
Collaborative Spirit | Encourages cross-genre collaborations | May dilute the distinctiveness of classical music |
Technological Advanc. | Embraces innovation and progress | Raises concerns about authenticity and tradition |
In conclusion, modern adaptations have undoubtedly brought forth a range of emotions within the classical music community. These developments offer expanded sonic possibilities, blur genre boundaries, raise questions about preserving tradition, and foster accessibility to diverse audiences. As we continue exploring the oboe’s role in classical music, it is crucial to embrace these changes while carefully considering their impact on musical integrity and cultural heritage. | <urn:uuid:1e864072-1197-48dd-9021-791c02f5d1cf> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://voxincamera.com/2023/05/22/oboe/ | 2024-04-20T16:47:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.916878 | 3,692 |
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Jammu March 08: A day after the release of Hurriyat hardliner Masarat Alam from Baramulla jail, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Sunday took a tough stand against Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed during a rally in Jammu.
Addressing a rally to mark the golden jubilee of the organisation here, VHP president Dr Pravin Togadia said, “People of India today feel ashamed for the remarks of Mufti Sayeed praising Pakistan and separatist Hurriyat for smooth Assembly polls in J&K.”
RSS Pranth Sanghchalak Brigadier Suchet Singh, BJP state president Jugal Kishore Sharma and its general secretary (organisation) Ashok Koul as well as several party legislators attended the event.
Reasserting that Article 370 of the Indian Constitution will be scrapped, Dr Togadia said that “two Constitutions and two separate laws will not be allowed in this country”.
“Let me tell you that Article 370 will go. It will have to go,” he said. “The Prime Minister can become MP from any part of the country, but he cannot contest even municipal corporation elections in Srinagar. We are not going to tolerate it any more.”
He said that J&K had acceded to India under similar conditions as Hyderabad and Junagarh, and asked why, then, it should be given special status. He also made a strong pitch for granting citizenship rights to refugees from West Pakistan. “Any government opposed to it is not acceptable to us,” he said.
Togadia was visiting the state after nearly three years. He last addressed a rally in March 2012 in Rajouri town. At the time, the police had filed a case against him for creating communal tension there. Afterwards, whenever he came, he was sent back by the state government.
On Sunday, a charged up Togadia said, “Mufti Sayeed, you should have thanked the people of the state who have made you CM… The people of India are not going to tolerate it. You should work for taking the state on a path of peace, progress and prosperity, otherwise they will catch hold of you by the ear and make you sit at home.”
Asking Mufti to apologise for his remarks, he added, “Are you going to contest the next Assembly elections in Pakistan?… You are sitting in power at the mercy of Hindus.”
Demanding that Alam be re-arrested, he said, “Do not fool people that he has been let off by taking legal recourse. How was he in jail earlier? Raising slogan of ‘Go India, go’ on Indian soil amounts to treason and the only punishment for such people is hanging.”
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The bride-to-be was delighted with the picture-album I experienced designed from a half-working day image-shoot in my lounge/studio so she asked me to just take pictures at her marriage. I agreed, but with no thoroughly realising the enormity of what I was underneath-taking.
I set about looking at guides on Marriage Images, Posing Women, Up to date Portraits, Studio Lights, Out-doorway Flash and so forth. and the more I learnt, the less I knew. It was a overwhelming prospect, but I have constantly stated that I like a challenge. There was just so much to consider in and then come to be proficient at, even before I picked up a digital camera.
The initial matter we did was to examine the types of pictures that they required and the Bride developed a scrap album of shots that she desired in her album. She experienced quite definite concepts, but thankfully her flavor above-lapped with mine.
Then we talked about the venue and swiftly realised that there was no time readily available to choose the photos that they wished, so the ceremony was brought forward by two hours. Then commenced the detailed setting up for just about every photograph that they wanted
- at the bride’s house
- the aspects of the location and decorations
- the groom at the location in advance of the ceremony
- the arrival of all the attendees
- the bride and her mothers and fathers
- the arrival of the bride in the car with her father
- the entrance to the out-doorway ceremony, in a wooded area by a pond
- the ceremony
- the attendees mingling right after the ceremony
- the Wedding day Bash Picture on the bridge
- the Marriage Few and good friends and spouse and children team pics on the garden
- the Friends with refreshments whilst the team photos are getting taken
- Portraits of each and every guest/s as they queued to enter the reception
- Portraits of the Wedding Couple when the attendees queued to enter the reception
- The entrance of the Wedding day Few at the reception
- The specifics of the table decorations and food
- Guests at each individual desk
- The speakers and translator (of course 1/3 of the the attendees did not converse English)
- Photographs of myself offering just one of the speeches
- The offering of offers to the mom and dad by the Wedding day Pair
- After the food, portraits of the wedding ceremony few with studio lights and 4 various locations within the venue
- Photos of the entertainment
- The Scottish Nation Dancing
- Extra portraits of the Wedding day Few in the grounds whilst the attendees eat the Roasted Hog
- The Disco
- The departure of the friends
There was these types of an intensive record of photos and unique places that we shell out a few hours going for walks about the location discussing each web page and earning ideas. This was once again recurring at the wedding day rehearsal two days right before the wedding ceremony.
It was fairly a massive venue with unique locations for the ceremony, the lunch, the entertainment, the hog roast and the dancing, as properly as for the photographs. With appreciable challenge scheduling and management in the IT field at the rear of me as nicely as doing work as a maître d’ on situations I was rather cozy with juggling all the arrangements. What I did not realise that on the day, aside from the Bride, I would be the only individual who know every thing that was likely on.
I engaged the help of my son, an skilled however-lifestyle animator and illustration college graduate, but with his lousy again, he would not be offered to assistance all the time. So as his backup, a mate agreed to action in and press the button as directed.
So involving the three of us and soon after 3 modifications of garments for me (it was a sizzling day) we managed to get 4,500 images, demanding 40Gb of disk place.
After the couple returned from the honeymoon, the groom wrote: “John was the photographer for our wedding ceremony in July. He was fast so that people’s smiles did not wear off and they under no circumstances turned impatient. He was sensitive to the ambiance of the ceremony and inventive in his angles and choice of topics and environment. He also created us truly feel at ease although taking portrait pictures.His photos really captured the day which integrated an outside ceremony, indoor reception, games and a Ceilidh.”
The bride also wrote: “Pleasant, handy with exceptional thoughts. You will be shocked with the final products. Highly endorse!!!”
So all was effectively, but underneath-neath it all I was a minor frustrated though the couple ended up incredibly happy with the photos, I realized the photos that they had not seen and the photographs that I experienced not managed to capture entirely. The first significant error I observed was that 2/3rds of my pics have been either under or about uncovered since of the way I had established the digital camera up, but experienced neglected to take out this location. I found how some indoor flash photographs had the erroneous speed so some friends ended up rather blurred and so the record went on. I realised that on the working day, when the tension is on, that it is impossible to keep in mind every little thing and that there is not time to do the job issues out. You either know it and do it or you skip it. I realised that I experienced taken much too much on, I was gathering flowers, aiding organise the attendees and the programme, I was giving a speech, I was supervising two inexperience assistants and we had set a high goal in conditions of photos.
But on the up-facet – the few have picked 600 photographs that they like and it is difficult to pick out which ones to leave out of the album. The images give a full photograph of just about all the things that took place for the duration of the working day, in some cases factors that the couple experienced not viewed on their own. There are also some wonderful formal portraits with breathtaking lights and placing. So all in all the end result is really fulfilling but with loads of lessons learnt.
- Practise all your procedures so they are automatic for each ecosystem
- Really don’t get on also a great deal
- Don’t set un-practical targets
- Get rest breaks throughout the working day
- Use working experience assistants
- Just after you have taken the typical photographs be much more selective and resourceful
- Have more than enough disk house to store, backup and perform on the photographs
- Have more than enough memory playing cards to stay away from more than-crafting any
- Will not get way too lots of images
- Be geared up for some issues not to operate out as very well as you hoped
A single thirty day period ahead of the marriage, I missing my IT Administration career and am now a total-time Wedding ceremony and Portrait Photographer in Ascot and this has led me down 3 totally new roads:
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- how to sector
- how to make a web-site
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WASLA Board of Directors
President Nicholas Zurlini, ASLA
Past President Duane Dietz, ASLA
Mike Faulker, ASLA
Trustee Tim Slazinik, ASLA
Treasurer Su Wanqin, ASLA
Secretary Jason Henry, ASLA
Member at Large
Member at Large, W. WA Michelle Whitfield, ASLA
Member at Large, E. WA Michael Sanchez, ASLA
Dear WASLA Members and Readers,
The changing of the seasons is a wonderful time, and the transition to fall is one of my favorites. The air feels crisper, the leaves become brilliant colors, and “pumpkin spice” returns as a flavor to every coffee shop.
Fall also happens to be conference season! We just held our Annual WASLA Conference on September 15th and I am incredibly happy with how the event turned out. We had over 250 attendees who participated in a series of inspiring sessions, informative workshops, active walking tours, and collaborative conversations with all our great conference sponsors. Thank you to all our members who attended and to all our sponsors who supported such a successful event. I’m already looking forward to next year!
We always want to improve and expand upon our state conference, so if you attended, I hope you can take a few minutes out of your day to fill out our post-conference survey (check your email for the link!) We appreciate and consider any and all feedback.
September is also proving to be an exciting time in Seattle as more traction is being gained both locally and nationally on the Lid I-5 initiative. It is an exciting prospect that will directly and positively impact our profession and urban environment. Below you can read about more ways to get involved with Lid I-5 in a blurb from the organization's co-chair, Scott Bonjukian, below.
Thank you for a great conference! We loved participating with you in the rich conversations, networking, and vendor visits. This year we were excited to introduce new session formats, such as walking tours and workshops, and collaborate within a more academic venue. We hope that you found value in these new additions to the conference.
On behalf of our entire board of directors, we thank you for choosing to spend your time with us last week. We owe a big thank you to all our sponsors who made this conference possible.
Our presenters were energetic and we are very grateful to you for sharing your knowledge with us.
AND…..stay tuned for an announcement about the 2024 conference SOON!
Thank You 2023 Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors
Welcome New Board Members!
Welcome to our new board members and a gracious thank you to Marieke Lacasse, Maureen Colazzi, and Joshua Tripp for the excellent work they have put in over the years to support WASLA.
The Lid I-5 project in Seattle gained official support from the City Council on September 5. The Council passed a resolution, which is a statement of legislative policy or intent, to direct departments to advance planning for the project and to coordinate with the Washington State Department of Transportation. This comes as WSDOT prepares for a statewide I-5 master planning effort, studies earthquake vulnerabilities in Seattle, and studies ramp configurations in Seattle.
In the meantime, a few miles north, an offshoot of the Downtown campaign has emerged in the idea for a lid between the University District and Wallingford. The U District Partnership is a local civic and commerce organization that is spearheading the effort. At the University of Washington, landscape architecture professor Nancy Rottle is leading a studio class during the fall quarter looking at the same area between NE 45th and 50th Streets.
The U District Partnership and UW are jointly hosting a lid design charrette on Thursday, November 9, 5:30 PM. Location TBD. They are looking for 5-10 design professionals to volunteer as "table captains" and help facilitate conversations on conceptual lid designs with the students and other participants from the general public. Send your interest or questions about volunteering at this event to Katy Ricchiuto, Urban Vitality Manager: [email protected].
ASLA Seeks Green Infrastructure Project Examples and Water Experts
ASLA's Government Affairs team needs your assistance identifying green infrastructure projects in Washington designed by an ASLA member or other landscape architects.
As ASLA works to ensure that water-related policies continue to benefit the profession, we need to hear about landscape architects working on water projects, research, and other resources. Please tell us about your water project experience and how federal water policies impact your work by completing a short survey HERE
Help Add Hedera Helix to WA Prohibited Plant Sales List
The invasive plant species, Hedera helix is still being sold in many Washington State nurseries.
A petition has been filed to add the four cultivars of Hedera helix that are currently listed on Washington state's noxious weed list, but are not listed on WA's prohibited plants and seeds list, to be banned for sale. If you are interested in joining the lobbying effort to add destructive invasive plant species, like Hedera helix, to WA State's do not sell list, please contact Kristi Park for more information.
Nason Ridge Community Forest Workshop Call for Volunteers
The Nason Ridge Community Forest is 3714 acres and located near Plain, WA west of Leavenworth in the Central Cascades. The workshop will take place over 1.5 days starting on Friday afternoon(October 20) and continuing on Saturday(October 21) all day. Food and lodging are being arranged. It is being sponsored by the Chelan County Department of Natural Resources, the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Community Assistance Program (NPS-RTCA) and WASLA.
The workshop (charrette) involves the placement of trails, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, design and placement of trailheads and interpretation/educational opportunities with active forest management and ecosystem conservation components. The workshop will involve brainstorming with local community members and will also include two teams led by landscape architects with participation(we hope) from students from both state universities. One team will focus on interpretation/education and the other on design components (trailheads, connectivity etc.).
Please e-mail Don Benson at [email protected] or call at 206-297-1259 if you are interested in participating. As many of you know, WASLA has collaborated with NPS-RTCA on many successful charrettes and workshops in the past at sites across the state, efforts we hope to continue.
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A very warm welcome to our new and renewing WASLA Members:
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Brook A. Goodwin | Brooke Vail | Carmen Kwok | Charles G. Scott
Colin Owen | Dale Nussbaum | Elizabeth A. Gibson | Elizabeth Severtsen
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The role of green infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of weather- and climate change-related natural hazards
Natural resource scarcity, climate change impacts, continued employment crises, public budget debts and economic recovery plans are some of the challenges currently faced by governments in Europe. Moreover, Member States in the European Union (EU) need to continue building or rebuilding roads, sewage systems, levees, etc. (also known as grey infrastructure).
Despite being essential for economic growth, investments in such infrastructure are significant and put heavy burdens on governments. But as governments debate the future of economic growth and sustainable development, there is one infrastructure solution that can provide a good return on investment: nature.
In the past, governments and other investors automatically looked to expensive traditional grey infrastructure solutions in order to solve problems. Now, new and in many cases cheaper approaches are emerging that use natural processes or GI rather than concrete and steel. Forests, wetlands and other natural ecosystems are not commonly considered forms of infrastructure. But they are. Forests, for example, can prevent pollutants from entering streams that supply fresh water to cities and businesses downstream. Upstream landscape conservation and restoration measures can act as natural water filtration plants, as an alternative to more conventional water treatment technologies. As such, they are a form of GI that can serve similar functions to grey infrastructure.
GI solutions that boost disaster resilience are also an integral part of EU policy on disaster risk management. Climate change and infrastructure development make disaster-prone areas more vulnerable to extreme weather events and natural disasters such as floods, landslides, avalanches, forest fires, storms and wave surges that cause loss of life and result in billions of euros of damage and insurance costs each year in the EU. The impacts of such events on human society and the environment can often be reduced using GI solutions.
The full report can be downloaded from the right-hand column of this page.
- In many cases, Grean Infastructure (GI) solutions are less expensive than grey infrastructure, and provide a wide array of co-benefits for local economies, the social fabric and the broader environment.
- Making the financial case for GI is complicated: it can be difficult to make a valid comparison between GI and grey infrastructure with a focus on incurred expenses and benefits. We know that GI solutions often provide multiple benefits (noise reduction, increased carbon sequestration, recreation opportunities, clean water, etc.) that are often cheaper and more robust, not to mention more sustainable, both economically and socially (EEA, 2014). These multiple benefits should be captured in the equation as having positive spin-off effects, while grey infrastructure solutions typically only fulfil single functions such as drainage or transport.
- Think about green before investing in grey: planners should compare green to grey and identify new opportunities for investing in nature, including a combination of green and grey approaches when nature-based solutions alone are insufficient. Many countries in the EU have already taken this on board and have prepared national guidance documents and/or strategies to actively encourage investments in GI as an essential part of sustainable spatial planning. The importance of GI is also recognised in the EU policy domain.
- The impacts of extreme weather and natural disaster events on human society and the environment can often be reduced using GI solutions. For example, functional flood plains, riparian woodland and protection forests in mountainous areas, barrier beaches and coastal wetlands can be set up in combination with disaster reduction infrastructure such as river protection works. Investment in ecosystem-based DRR and GI can thus provide many benefits for innovative risk management approaches, adapting to climate change-related risks, maintaining sustainable livelihoods and fostering green growth.
- If risk and demand are high, and ecosystem service capacity for risk mitigation is low, then ecosystem restoration clearly presents a significant and cost-efficient improvement for disaster risk mitigation. However, it should be noted that besides anthropogenic reasons, there are often also natural reasons explaining why a specific area cannot supply relevant ecosystem services.
- Cities and local authorities are the first to deal with the immediate consequences of such disasters. They therefore play a critical role in implementing prevention measures like GI.
To address some noted challenges and information gaps, the report (download available in right-hand column) tries to demonstrate the role of GI for mitigating vulnerability to weather and climate variability-related natural hazards at European level. It proposes a simple, practical methodology for screening (rather than assessing) ecosystem services in areas where GI may contribute to reducing current (or future) weather- and climate-related natural hazards. The report addresses landslides, avalanches, floods, soil erosion, storm surges and carbon stabilisation by ecosystems.
In the study, GI is defined by its capacity to provide a relevant number of ecosystem services. The maps presented in the study (see Figure 1 above for an example) provide an overview of where specific weather- and climate-related natural hazards are likely to occur, where well-functioning ecosystem services exist which can support DRR and climate adaptation so as to lessen the impacts of natural hazards (e.g. floods and landslides), and where the provision of ecosystem services may be improved.
Outcomes and Impacts
Regions with well-functioning ecosystem services (depicted in green in the maps -available in the report) are considered to be part of a GI network that has the main role of mitigating the impacts of climate change natural hazards and/or supporting adaptation to climate change impacts. Those regions exhibiting a lack of mitigating ecosystem services should be considered priority areas for investment in or restoration of the required services, as there is a demand for them expressed by the presence of a natural hazard and assets at risk.
The study identifies two different levels of lack of GI:
- areas with no or a very low capacity of relevant ecosystem services for the mitigation of a given natural hazard (mapped in red);
- areas with existing ecosystem services that are not able to function at full capacity (mapped in orange).
For each of the natural hazards assessed in this study, an individual European-scale map of potential GI elements and restoration areas has been produced. For potential restoration areas, stakeholders are requested to take a decision on which areas are to take priority, i.e. whether to restore the partially functioning ones or the non-functioning ones. For example, restoring areas with no relevant ecosystem services for the mitigation of a given natural hazard (mapped in red) might reduce hazard considerably if they are located in an area where the hazard is present.
These decisions might be further supported by considering the demands of population and infrastructure for protection by GI. An additional series of maps has been produced for this purpose at the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS) 2 level. These maps define ‘high-risk areas’ at locations where high demand matches with low/ medium-quality GI networks, and where medium demand matches with low-quality GI networks. Such areas are potential priority areas for GI restoration.
For future research, it is proposed that the outlook of GI be expanded: from being based on ecosystem services alone, to include other topics such as protected lands, sensitive areas or natural assets as a cornerstone of GI networks to be developed.
Authors & Acknowledgements
The report (download in right-hand column) was managed and prepared by the European Environment Agency (EEA) (Gorm Dige) and the European Topic Centre on Urban, Land and Soil systems (ETC/ULS) (Stefan Kleeschulte, Christopher Philipsen, Stefan Schindler and Gabriele Sonderegger). Comments and input were also provided by the European Topic Centre on Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation (ETC/CCA)(Jaroslav Mysiak).
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Fulton County Judge Marvin S. Arrington Sr. in court
By GRACIE BONDS STAPLES
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/24/08
Judge Marvin Arrington had seen and heard enough.
The parade of black men and women — criminals and mothers of criminals — he saw every day frustrated him.
What he did to address it, some observers say, was classic Arrington. Others say it was arrogance.
"You guys are destroying your lives," he admonished — after asking the few whites present to leave his Atlanta courtroom. "Black people, please, turn your life around."
The scolding quickly became national news earlier this month. Arrington's "fireside chat," as he later called it, was being compared to the more public criticism first voiced four years ago by actor Bill Cosby, who criticized some African-American families for not raising their kids right, slammed black youth for wearing their clothes backward and berated them for failing to master the queen's English.
Their messages were so similar that the judge and the comedian agreed to combine forces for a presentation Thursday evening at Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta.
The ticketed event, which is not open to the public, is for foundering youths recommended by school systems and juvenile courts. Parent are encouraged to attend with them.
Cosby and Arrington hope to convince them that they can improve their situations instead of being resigned to them.
Arrington should know.
On the fifth floor of the Fulton County Courthouse, he is a Superior Court judge. On the street, he is one of them, starting out as a poor kid from Grady Homes.
His story could easily be theirs and theirs his.
"I was an inner-city thug," Arrington said. "Wouldn't listen to anybody. Teachers turned me around."
Arrington grew up hustling and fighting his way through childhood.
He hung out at the pool hall, shot dice on the corner like everybody else.
"I could've easily went the other way," he said. " That's how I know these kids can do better, but it's up to us to help them."
Were it not for the people in his life, coaches, teachers and sometimes complete strangers, he said, his life might have turned out differently. He might have gotten in trouble with the law, too.
Arrington spent his energy on the football field and basketball and tennis courts. When he wasn't playing sports, he worked, rising at
4:30 a.m. to throw the Atlanta Constitution, hopping cars after school at the old Split T drive-in.
On Sundays, he was in Bible school at Lindsey Street Baptist Church.
He always had people, he said, who regularly told him to straighten up, to take his schoolwork seriously, to be somebody.
So Arrington grew up to be somebody. He married and raised two children, became active in a prosperous law firm, wielded political clout and commanded respect from the Atlanta business community.
In 2002, after losing a bid for mayor, he was appointed and later won election to the Fulton County Superior Court, a source of great pride and building frustration.
It was the latter that spoke from the bench that day, said Lou M. Beasley, a former dean of the School of Social Work at Clark Atlanta University, Arrington's alma mater.
"That is uniquely Marvin Arrington," Beasley said. "He's genuinely concerned about the plight of our young people. He'd want to intervene."
Beasley met Arrington when they worked together to bring computers and other programs to poor children living in the John Hope Homes in Atlanta.
Beasley said that Arrington, then a board member at CAU, drove that effort, which served 90 children annually.
"As a university sitting in the middle of the neighborhood, he believed we needed to reach out to the community," she said, "particularly the children."
Arrington always has championed black causes, donating money to social service agencies, advocating for youth programs and mentoring young attorneys, said Lyndon Wade, retired president of the Urban League of Atlanta. Arrington repeats those themes frequently in his just-released autobiography "Making My Mark: The Story of a Man Who Wouldn't Stay in His Place."
"He's always asking me: 'What can be done? How do we stop these young people from ruining their lives?' " Wade said.
But not everyone is enamored by the judge's legal or civic work.
Even giving him the benefit of the doubt, said State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta), dismissing white people from the court "reflects poor judgment."
Fort conceded the judge's message is good, but, he said, it "is hypocritical."
"How can he criticize a kid from the projects that has had none of the opportunities he's had?" he asked. "I'd hope that in his road show with Cosby he would maintain the decorum that is not always reflected in his public life."
In the days following, Arrington expressed regret over his actions.
Whatever form Arrington's delivery takes, he's by no means alone.
"He's like a lot of African-Americans and probably some whites, too. He's sitting there seeing all the problems we talk about, black youth going to waste, the ruined lives," said Dr. Alvin Poussaint, a psychiatrist at the Judge Baker Children's Center and Harvard Medical School. "It's very painful to watch."
"People feel this embarrassment and shame when we talk about it in front of society," said Poussaint, who with Cosby co-authored "Come on People: On the Path from Victims to Victors." "But if the leading cause of death among black males is homicide by black males, you've got to talk about it."
Arrington was raised not to air dirty laundry in public, he said, explaining why he didn't want white people in the courtroom.
While others have criticized that move, Poussaint said, "I think what he did was pretty astute."
Had Arrington allowed them to stay, Poussaint said, "it would've been easier for blacks in the courtroom to dismiss what he said, to feel that he was only trying to bring them down in front of white people.
"If they felt that way, they would become more defensive and unwilling to change."
At 12:30 the other day, Arrington left the courthouse for lunch, headed to Sweet Auburn. He grew up not far from here in Grady homes, the public housing complex where he spent part of his youth.
Arrington does not need to make these trips back home. He has the resources to travel the world. He comes back because he must.
Inside, he stops at DiRienzo's Deli, orders a salad before crossing the aisle for six fried oysters, stopping to chat with vendors and their customers.
He carries his oysters back to the deli and takes a seat before launching once again into his story: the inner city kid doing all the wrong things until that light switch turned on in his head.
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In the intricate world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), one tool stands out as indispensable for website owners and digital marketers alike – Google Search Console. Formerly known as Google Webmaster Tools, Search Console is a suite of essential resources that provides valuable insights into the performance of your website on Google’s search engine. In this article, we explore the pivotal role that Search Console plays in optimizing your website for search visibility and overall, SEO success.
1. Unveiling the Power of Search Console:
Google Search Console serves as a direct line of communication between website owners and Google. It offers a wealth of information and tools that empower you to understand how your website is performing in Google’s search results. From indexing status to search queries, Search Console provides a comprehensive overview of your website’s presence on the search engine.
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One of the fundamental aspects of SEO is ensuring that search engines can efficiently crawl and index your website’s content. Search Console provides detailed reports on how Googlebot crawls your site, highlighting any issues that might hinder effective indexing. By addressing these concerns, you can enhance the visibility of your content in search results.
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Understanding how users discover your website is pivotal for refining your SEO strategy. Search Console’s Search Analytics feature provides valuable insights into the keywords users are using to find your site, the pages that receive the most clicks, and the overall click-through rates. Armed with this information, you can fine-tune your content and keyword strategies to align with user intent.
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Search Console acts as a vigilant watchdog for potential issues affecting your site’s performance on Google. It notifies you of critical problems such as crawl errors, mobile usability issues, and security concerns. Proactively addressing these issues not only improves your site’s SEO but also ensures a smooth user experience.
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Search Console facilitates the submission of XML sitemaps, providing Google with a blueprint of your website’s structure. This helps search engines navigate and understand the hierarchy of your content. Additionally, the Index Coverage report in Search Console gives you a snapshot of how many pages from your site are indexed and highlights any issues that might prevent proper indexing.
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User experience is a critical factor in SEO, and Google emphasizes this through its Core Web Vitals metrics. Search Console integrates these metrics, such as page loading speed and interactivity, allowing you to identify areas for improvement. Optimizing these aspects not only satisfies users but also aligns with Google’s criteria for ranking websites.
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In the ever-evolving landscape of SEO, websites may occasionally incur manual actions or penalties from Google. Search Console promptly notifies you of any manual actions taken against your site, allowing you to rectify issues and submit reconsideration requests. Additionally, the Security Issues report alerts you to potential security threats, ensuring the safety of your users and maintaining your site’s integrity.
8. Structured Data and Rich Results:
Search Console provides insights into how Google interprets the structured data on your site. Leveraging structured data can enhance your chances of appearing in rich results, such as featured snippets and knowledge panels. By aligning your structured data with Google’s guidelines, you increase the likelihood of your content standing out in search results.
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As mobile searches continue to rise, optimizing for mobile friendliness is non-negotiable. Search Console’s Mobile Usability report highlights any issues affecting the user experience on mobile devices. Addressing these concerns not only improves your site’s rankings for mobile searches but also caters to the preferences of an increasingly mobile-centric audience.
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Are you looking for a new job in the restaurant business? Well, on average:
- only 10% of job applications result in interview invites;
- 20% of those are offered a job;
- job application success rate is about 3%.
That is, you need to send an average of 30-50 applications to get a job in the hospitality segment. This isn’t the most optimistic statistic you’d like to see, is it? But you can improve your chances with a cool restaurant manager resume.
We’ll show you how to do this with ready-made templates on Weblium for your quick start.
How to Write the Best Restaurant Manager Resume?
40% of HRs spend less than a minute reviewing one CV, while 17% of HRs skip applications that have more than 2 pages. Therefore, your task is to interest them at first sight. A bright and beautiful website describing your experience is a great option.
On your personal site, you can put all the necessary information on one screen and present it in such a way that it will be really interesting to read.
“But I’m writing a restaurant manager resume, not a developer resume,” you might say. Don’t be afraid, you don’t need to be a programmer to create a website. It is enough to use one of the templates on Weblium. We’ll cover them in more detail in the next section.
In the meantime, let’s figure out what you need to indicate on your resume.
Effective Restaurant Manager Resume Structure
- Photo. For a restaurant manager, appearance is very important. Therefore, a good photo is a must-have for your resume.
- Profile. In your restaurant manager resume profile, you need to give a brief description of yourself. Who are you, how many years have you been in the restaurant business, what skills do you have? In general, this is your restaurant manager resume description. If you don’t know how to write a profile section in a restaurant manager resume just look at some examples on the Internet, they are very typical.
- Objectives. You may think this is an unnecessary section but restaurant manager resume objectives are one of the most important points that all HRs look at. Here you need to indicate what kind of job you are looking for and why.
- Employment History. Here you need to indicate the venues in which you’ve worked and your restaurant manager resume duties in them. Each job must contain a restaurant manager resume job description. Describe what kind of work it was, what were your typical duties during the working day. Also, in this section, you can add accomplishments and achievements of a restaurant manager resume.
- Education. Here it is enough to briefly indicate the educational institutions that you’ve attended. Also, add courses if you have taken ones.
- Skills. This information is best presented in a concise form. In your restaurant manager resume skills can be presented as bullet points, circles with percentages, and so on. The more clearly you present this information, the better.
- Contacts. Indicate all the ways in which you can be contacted. Add links to social networks. If you run a restaurant-related blog, feel free to write about it – it can be a great help. By the way, you can also create a blog on Weblium – we have a very simple blog interface that makes it a pleasure to write posts!
- Cover Letter. It is not included in your CV but it greatly increases the chances of your application being considered. In fact, this is a restaurant manager resume summary. Write about why you want to work for this particular company and why you are suitable for the position.
Top 3 Restaurant Manager Resume Templates
Using our templates, you can create a bright and eye-catching CV in minutes. Here are some examples of Weblium templates you can easily customize to create a restaurant manager resume.
Despite the name, this template is great for a restaurant manager resume, you just need to add your personal info and change 2-3 blocks.
- A very simple design that doesn’t distract from the main thing – you.
- This is a multi-page site. If you wish, you can tell in more detail about the restaurants in which you have worked.
- A block with Testimonials and a contact form.
This template can be your CV regardless of your profession. You just need to replace the photo and text on this template.
Though it’s a template for a personal chef’s website, it’s very easy to redesign it to fit a restaurant manager resume. You can leave all backgrounds with dishes and replace some blocks with your experience and skills.
- Ready-made backgrounds in a restaurant theme.
- It can be not just an online CV but a whole personal website of a restaurant manager.
Restaurant Manager Resume Examples
To create your own resume, it’s worth looking at other people’s applications first. Below we have compiled a few typical restaurant manager resume samples that actually work. We advise you to consider their content and block order and then create your CV as a website. Just imagine the visual contrast between your website and a typical restaurant manager resume pdf or word!
Restaurant Manager Resume Sample
Here’s a typical sample of a restaurant manager resume. It contains objectives, skills, contacts, and work experience.
- Starts with an Objective section.
- Skills are written in a column and are immediately noticeable.
- All existing contacts are listed.
Assistant Restaurant Manager Resume Example
Here’s another example. Note that even on formal documents, applicants try to highlight blocks in different colors and use prominent fonts. If you create a website for your CV, it will be even more informative and clear.
- The application starts with a Personal Statement.
- The information in the right column is very brief.
- The languages spoken by the applicant are indicated.
Fast Food Restaurant Manager Resume Sample
This is a good example of a CV that fits on one page. If you decide to create a separate website for your resume, you can present this information in an even more structured and visual way.
- Starts with a Profile section.
- The duties are described in great detail.
- The long list of skills makes a good impression.
Fine Dining Restaurant Manager Resume Sample
Working in a fine dining restaurant is significantly different from working in a fast food restaurant. Therefore, the application style should be more business-like.
- Skills are shown as scales with a fill level.
- There is a section with education and certificates.
- The resume starts with a short profile.
Restaurant Manager Resume Cover Letter
Many have trouble writing cover letters. What should you write there? Let’s take a look at an example below.
- A short introduction on what position you are submitting your application to.
- Some information about you and your experience.
- Why would you be the right person for this position?
For every vacancy, recruiters receive hundreds of CVs every day. Therefore, in order to stand out from the pile of identical applications, it is worth coming up with something original. For example, create a website with your restaurant manager resume. Of course, you should have a standardized CV in .doc or .pdf too, you can add it to your site for download.
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But what do these companies mean by “We Buy Ugly Houses?” And is it legit?
Why would I sell my “ugly house?”
And for that matter…why do they think my house is ugly?
If you received a personal note from a real estate investor offering to buy your “ugly house,” don’t take it too personally. The term refers to a distressed property — in other words, homes that would be challenging to sell on the open market. Any number of conditions that make a house undesirable to either the seller or a potential buyer, including houses that:
- Have structural problems or code violations, or otherwise need costly cosmetic fixes
- Are facing foreclosure or are under troublesome mortgage terms
- Have title flaws or past due taxes and fees
- No longer suit the owner’s needs or require too much upkeep or repair costs
- Are in an undesirable neighborhood or environmentally hazardous area
- And more…
If you own a house that fits any of these criteria, you may want to sell your ugly house fast. If that’s the case, you have a few different options.
Option 1: Sell your ugly house as-is on the open market
Some sellers already know that the house has major defects, and want to avoid the hassle of intensive repairs or negotiations — so they’ll sell a distressed house as-is, with the home’s condition factored into the purchase price.
Unfortunately, the type of family who buys homes on the open market isn’t looking for a fixer-upper. They’re looking for homes in pristine condition that are ready to move into. Moreover, most distressed properties do not qualify for financing, and the majority of traditional buyers don’t have the capital on hand to purchase a home in cash.
Option 2: Do the repairs yourself
If your home is seriously distressed — it has serious mold growth or foundation, subfloor, water, or severe roof damage — you may consider handling major repairs before listing it on the open market.
The good news? You’ll likely be able to list your house at a higher asking price once the repairs are complete.
The bad news? Those repair costs can be steep: Home Advisor estimates that a typical home renovation can cost upwards of $20,000. Not to mention, repairing and renovating a distressed property is a ton of work. If you’re trying to sell your ugly house fast, you may find that renovations won’t yield enough of an ROI to make them worth your while… so it’s often in your best interest to cut your losses and lower your price.
Option 3: Sell your ugly house for cash
That’s where selling to people who buy ugly houses can be advantageous.
If you’re considering a “We Buy Ugly Houses” option, you may wonder how it works. Because these types of companies are real estate investors, they have the capital to buy houses for cash — and even better, they’re willing to buy houses in any condition. Whether your home has serious structural problems or it’s ugly and outdated, a cash home buyer will make you a fair offer that takes into account any necessary repair costs.
This is a good option for houses facing major repairs because “We Buy Junk Houses” companies understand the work that needs to be done and the risk of buying distressed properties. That way, you can feel comfortable that you are selling your home in all honesty to people who are willing to take full responsibility for it.
Benefits of selling your ugly house to a cash buyer
Not only are “We Buy Ugly Houses” companies legit, but there can also actually be some major benefits to working with them:
- Get a Cash Offer: As the saying goes, “cash is king,” and it’s hard to beat walking away with cold, hard cash in hand, especially for a property you’re eager to let go of.
- Close Quickly: Thanks to the lending process, selling a home the traditional way takes at least a month to close. A cash buyer means you can close in as little as 7 days.
- No Closing Costs: Closing costs can run 8% to 10% of the sale price. Fortunately, many of these fees are eliminated with a cash home buyer.
- No Real Estate Agents: A real estate agent’s commission can be as much as 5-6% of the value of your home — which also eats away at your proceeds.
We Buy Ugly Houses: How does it work?
Selling your ugly house for cash is as easy as these four simple steps:
- You tell us about your distressed or unwanted house.
- We make you the highest possible, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours.
- We do all the paperwork and handle all the fees.
- You close at your convenience in as few as 7 days.
Are all “We Buy Ugly Houses” companies the same?
KM Home Buyers isn’t a nameless, faceless franchise. We’re a local, family-owned real estate investment company focused on distressed properties in the Tampa Bay area. We’ll treat you like you’re our neighbor — because you are. Work with us, and you can trust you’re getting a fair deal, and you’ll be given the respect and personal attention you deserve.
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“Multifamily” is a classification of housing where multiple separate residential housing units are contained within one building or several buildings within one complex (and are typically subject to a single title-deed). These units are rented out to tenants, with leases varying in duration but typically lasting for a period of 12 months. Complexes generally contain communal amenities including clubhouses, pools, playgrounds, business centers, Amazon lockers, etc.
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