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Making personal or medical decisions on someone else’s behalf is not a precise science; people have different perspectives and opinions about what is in another person’s best interests, which can lead to conflicts.
Thus, it can be crucial to know how to resolve guardianship-related disputes peacefully if you or someone you love is involved in this type of arrangement.
Seeking amicable resolutions
In general, people hope to avoid ugly court battles and expensive legal claims. Taking the amicable route allows people to save time and money, as well as preserving personal relationships.
If an argument involving a guardianship arises, you can take the following steps to resolve the issue before it gets worse:
- Bring up concerns as soon as they arise. Often, talking about an issue immediately makes it simple to clear up confusion or correct an oversight before more formal action is necessary.
- Talk to an attorney. You may not understand the legal ins and outs of guardianship or the duties of a guardian, and misunderstanding these issues can create preventable conflicts. When you consult an attorney, you can get a clearer sense of the obligations, responsibilities and options.
- Start with mediation. Cooperative dispute resolutions methods like mediation can be beneficial for several reasons. They motivate parties to take a collaborative approach to their argument and helps them identify solutions that are the best fit for their specific situation.
- Seek an outside opinion. Depending on the type of dispute, it can help to seek the opinion of someone else. This outside party could be a doctor, financial professional, lawyer or family member who is not directly involved in the conflict. These people can provide an informed opinion or fresh perspective.
These measures can minimize the fallout of a guardianship dispute while also preserving the ward’s best interests.
When aggressive action is necessary
Unfortunately, some arguments cannot be resolved peacefully; others are too complex for parties to work out themselves. Under these circumstances, going to court for a solution can be necessary.
Whether you go to mediation or court for a guardianship dispute, taking an aggressive approach can be appropriate if there are concerns about abuse or a ward’s well-being.
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The United States announced visa restrictions for a number of Hong Kong officials on Thursday, saying it was a response to actions taken by the Hong Kong administration. Which constitutes a deprivation of citizens' rights and freedoms
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that the Chinese government took various measures over the past year. Undermining the strength of the high autonomy of democratic institutions as well as the rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong, especially the introduction of the new National Security Law. Or what is known as Article 23 (Article 23) comes into force.
“In response, the US State Department would like to announce that we will implement visa restrictions on several Hong Kong officials who participate in depriving Hong Kong residents of their rights and freedoms.” Blinken said in a statement.
But the American announcement did not specify the names of the officials whose visas will be restricted at this time.
Last November, Hong Kong authorities condemned the US Hong Kong Sanctions Law, which imposes sanctions on 49 Hong Kong officials, judges and prosecutors involved in using the national security law to suppress activists.
Hong Kong officials on the sanctions list at the time also included Hong Kong Justice Minister Paul Lam, Police Commissioner Raymond Siu and several judges such as Andrew Cheung, Andrew Chan, Johnny Chan, Alex Lee, Esther Toh and Amanda Woodcock.
The United States has previously resorted to visa restrictions and other forms of sanctions. With Hong Kong officials implicated in numerous civil liberties violations, special trade privileges previously granted to the island's financial hub have also been revoked.
Washington has also warned foreign financial institutions conducting transactions with these individuals that they may also face sanctions.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry's Commissioner's Office in Hong Kong responded to the report and Blinken's statement, saying it “represents a confusion between right and wrong” and attempted to “create a stigma” of the national security law. The electoral system in Hong Kong
An agency spokesman said the US use of sanctions to intimidate Hong Kong officials was “deliberate.” 'Dangerous intervention' In the internal affairs of Hong Kong and China
“Instead of acting like the world police” it issues a report on Hong Kong policy law every year. The United States should find time to review its own problems.” The Chinese spokesman said
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How To Use Triggers In Bloom
Triggers can be used to greatly increase the effectiveness of your pop-up and fly-in opt-ins.
Triggers Control How And Where Pop-Ups & Fly-Ins Appear
Triggers give you control over how your pop-ups and fly-ins are displayed. Namely, they control when they are triggered based on various user interactions. These triggers can be used by themselves, or in combination with other triggers, to yield different results. These triggers can thus be tailored to your specific content, or your specific social sharing goals. Certain triggers are more general and heavy handed, while other triggers are more subtle and target a specific subset of users. Be sure to watch the video for a detailed explanation of how these triggers can be used.
Trigger After Time Delay
If Automatic PopUps are enabled, this setting will appear, allowing you to specify the timed delay (in seconds) of your social po-pup.
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This will cause the pop-up to appear once the user has been inactive for a certain period of time. If the user has left their computer, or left the tab after reading your post, try reminding them to subscribe when they get back!
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Just as a reader reaches the end of your page or post content is a perfect time to offer them a way to subscribe to your content. Enabling this pop-up trigger will auto detect the end of your content and do just that.
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This will trigger the pop-up after the visitor has scrolled a certain percentage down the page. Depending on the size of your page, and the content within it, you can have the pop-up trigger at specific points within the reading. Depending on the situation, having the pop-up or fly-in trigger at certain percentages may be much more effective than a timing delay.
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Trigger After Purchasing
This is another great way to target your most engaged visitors. When this is enabled, your customers will be asked to subscribe to your website after they have successfully purchased a product using WooCommerce.
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There are many ways that drinking alcohol is toxic not only to the body but also to any bodybuilding goals. It is harmful for adding muscle mass, minimizing body fat, and will hinder your performance and your health.
Within this article I am going to share my goal-based methods for assessing caloric needs, macronutrient ratios, and training protocols for my clients.
Your friend who runs seven miles a day is likely not burning any more energy than you are doing chores around the house. How the hell is this possible?
I recognize the value in celebrating an accomplishment, strategically spiking carbs within the context of your nutrition plan, or the need for a psychological break from the humdrum monotony of dieting. But it can go too far.
Given the advantage of hindsight and the progress I enjoyed during a productive six month off-season, it’s time to share the most valuable lessons from placing all my efforts on getting big without letting my physique get sloppy.
In this first installment of the three-part series, let’s dig into the rationale behind reverse dieting and why it is so important for not only your growth as a competitor but your long-term health.
It may be small, but this endocrine organ controls whether you can eat ice cream and be lean or eat a salad and be overweight. How can you know if yours is operating properly?
If you have only one opportunity per month to eat the foods you want, you don’t waste it. By the end of the night I felt like I was going to die.
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Larry ‘Bulldog’ Jones was my friend
This blog entry was originally posted in July of 2014.
The headlines read, Aliquippa Grid Star Larry Jones Dies. That was in Saturday’s paper on August 26, 1972. Larry died on August 25th. People that knew Larry, his friends, family, and teammates won’t know me. They won’t know I was Larry’s friend. I doubt he ever spoke of me to his friends or family, and I never spoke of him to mine. I never went to his house, and he never came over to mine. But Larry Jones was my friend.
I initially met him on that first terrifying day at the Junior High School in 1967. This is when the seventh graders left the comfort of their neighborhood schools and went to one giant school that housed all the seventh, eighth, and ninth graders in the entire town. This was a rather overwhelming day for a scrawny, shy, and “unsure about everything” skin and bones kid.
We met on that first day in Mrs. Smith’s homeroom. Mrs. Smith was an elderly, small, dignified, yet tough woman who could manage a classroom. She was calling roll.She got to my name, “Andrew Dobo.”
I timidly raised my hand and shyly said, “Here.”
Then it started; the kid across from me in the next row started to whisper.
“Doe! Bow!” And then he’d laugh.
“Doe! Bow!” With another whispery, Wiley E. Coyote laugh under his breath.
“What kind of name is that?”
“Slovak,” I said.
He wasn’t interested in my nationality.
And even though he was laughing, it didn’t feel like he was making fun of me. He just got a kick out of saying my name. No one ever said my name the way Larry said it, and no one has since.
Little did Larry know that Mrs. Smith was not amused and spotted his antics even though he tried to hide behind the student in front of him, which was a useless endeavor because Larry was a big boy and all muscle. I think he could probably lift me over his head with one hand if he wanted. She surprised him by tapping him on his shoulder, and he jumped.
“Mr.,” as she looked down on her seating chart, “Jones, is it?”
“Yes, ma’am,” he said, rather startled.
“Is something funny back here?”
“Good. Let’s keep it that way, young man.”
Then she turned her back and walked to the front of the room and continued with roll call.
I’d hear in a whisper, as she walked away,
“Doe… Bow… Doe… Bow…”
The bell rang and, well, I survived my first homeroom in junior high school. That was my first encounter with my friend Larry Jones.
Larry and I were friends for nine months in seventh grade, and nine months in eighth grade. He was in my homeroom both of those years and in some of my classes. That was our friendship; first thing in the morning he’d say, “Doe…Bow… D’you do your homework for Mr. Owens?”
I can still hear the sound of his voice.
I’d reply, “No.”
He’d respond, “Doe Bow, What am I gonna do with you?”
“Did you do it?” I asked.
He’d laugh and say with a sly grin on his face, “No, but don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.” Later in Mr. Owens’s class he’d raise his hand and tell Mr. Owens how much he had toiled over the homework.
“Mr. Owens, I tried all last night to do this homework, but I do not understand this ‘direct object’ stuff.” Mr. Owens would ask, “Anyone else have a problem with the homework?” Of course, we’d all raise our hands and we’d get another lecture on direct objects, and Larry just bought us another night to do our homework.
Or he’d ask, “Did you do Mr. Dzvonar’s math homework?”
“Yea,” I’d say. He’d look it over.
“Well, this ain’t right.”
I’d reply, “I didn’t say it was right; I said it was done.”
“Doe Bow, what am I gonna do with you?”
We’d laugh. Man did he have an infectious laugh, and a smile that would light up the room. He was always laughing, always telling a joke, or being mischievous. Messing with someone, but it was all in fun. It was a badge of honor, really, if Larry played around and teased you a little. It was never bullying. Larry was more about preventing bullying.
He just never took anything too seriously. He knew exactly who he was at twelve years of age. He was so confident, so funny, and he was my friend.
Larry’s been dead for forty-six years. This was in the ’60s, so I guess I should mention Larry happened to be black, and I happened to be white. Neither of us cared. We never mentioned it; it never entered into the equation of our friendship.
Larry’s close friends, the friends he grew up with, the kids in his neighborhood all called him Bulldog. I never did; I just called him Larry. If I was walking to class with him he was showered by what seemed to be a million “Hey, Bulldog, hi Bulldog, yo Bulldog, Bulldog, what’s up?” Everybody seemed to know Bulldog. If I wasn’t walking to class with him, but he’d see me walking the other way, passing me in the sea of other kids, I’d hear my name, “Doe! Bow!” and I’d hear that infectious laugh. It was Larry.
I wasn’t sure why they called him Bulldog until I played a basketball game in gym class with him. Bulldog perfectly described him. He was a Bulldog. He was fast, stocky, strong, and big. I remember watching him get a rebound, which resulted in three or four kids hitting the floor from an encounter with “Bulldog.”
“Wow, how does he do that?”
Sometimes I’d have to play against him in gym class. He had many opportunities to send my scrawny little body flying fifty feet across the gym, but he never did, because he was my friend. I guess sometimes friendship is more important than a basketball game.
I once read a quote that was attributed to Maya Angelou. She said, “When you are gone, no one will remember how big your house was, or how many cars you owned, or how much money you had. No, all anyone will ever remember about you is how you made them feel.” My friend Larry made me feel safe, accepted, and important. I mattered to Larry, and he showed me these things almost every day. Maya Angelou was right, because I remember exactly how Larry made me feel even forty-five years later.
I do not know how I would have fared in those years without him. They were two of the roughest school years of my life.
When I knew Larry he had not yet put on a football helmet. I was surprised that he did not play midget football or junior high football, because if anyone in my school looked like a football player, it was Larry. No, when I knew him, he was not a gridiron star, he was just Larry, and he was my friend.
I hate to confess that I have not thought about Larry since his death. I probably thought about him for a few months after he died, but in ninth grade, I changed schools, and when he died, I had not seen him in three years. Our time together had ended at the end of eighth grade. I got on with my life in my new school, and he did the same.
I’m not sure why I started thinking about him again in June of this year. I do not mean a casual memory popping into my mind about him. I mean a rather obsessive and unrelenting review of my life in those years with Larry. This article was writing itself in my head for days. It would wake me in the middle of the night. I am writing this now, and it is 5AM. It’s as if I could feel Larry’s presence, I’d think of him, and I would sometimes start to cry about how much he meant to me in those years, and the sad thing about it is, I didn’t even know it. I did not realize how important this kid was to me until forty-two years had passed. Today, I am sobbing as if he died yesterday. Today, for the first time, I am grieving the loss of my friend.
A week before I started thinking of Larry, a reporter from Florida Today wanted to interview me about emotion and film, about why we cry at the movies. I’m a psychologist; that’s why she called me. I talked with her for about twenty minutes. At one point she asked if she could ask me a personal question. I agreed. She asked me when the last time I cried was, and I told her.
This unexpected question stirred up some old emotions, and I also instantly remembered a time I had not cried, but should have. You see, I did not attend Larry’s funeral, nor do I remember crying over his death. My brother, who was a teammate of Larry’s when he died, did attend, as did the entire football team and practically the entire town of Aliquippa. My parents, who were notorious for making me attend funerals of people I did not know back then, did not make me attend Larry’s funeral because they did not know that I even knew Larry; like I said, he probably never mentioned me in his home, and I never mentioned him in mine. Not for any reason, except, that’s just how it was. We were friends at school.
Not attending his funeral is a great regret of mine. Not crying about his death, well, that’s what we’re told to do, right? “Don’t be a baby and cry, be strong.” So here I am forty-two years later writing these words with tears in my eyes for my friend. Larry’s probably here next to me saying, “Doe! Bow! What am I gonna do with you?”
Larry was my guardian angel forty-five years ago. I think he’s letting me know he still is. When my time comes to leave this earth, I’d want Larry there. I can see him in my mind’s eye.
“Doe! Bow! I see you’ve been doing your homework down there, and you’re still messing it up. What am I gonna do with you?”
“Don’t worry, I’ll have a talk with the man in charge. I’ll take care of it.”
“For now, we have to get to the other side of this dark tunnel, stay close, hold on tight to my shoulders, because it’s dangerous, but I’ll keep you safe.”
Then he’ll turn his head and look back at me with that contagious smile and a twinkle in his eye and say,
“Doe! Bow! Don’t worry. They don’t call me Bulldog for nothing.”
I never saw Larry play football. Football was the least of what was beautiful about him. I wrote this so those who knew him will remember him on August 25, 2018, and for those who never knew him, I want them to wish they had. It is my wish for everyone reading this that they will have someone, even for a brief moment in their life, who makes them feel safe, accepted, and important, but for me, well, I was lucky, ’cause, you know—Larry Jones was my friend. | <urn:uuid:d91331b5-5373-4a76-9143-8085f6fb2968> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.emdreducatorsoffl.com/larry-bulldog-jones-was-my-friend | 2024-04-20T16:48:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.990732 | 2,741 |
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We hope you’ll never have to witness you sump pump spring to action, but you should regularly test it to make sure your unit is prepared. A sump pump is not a "set it and forget it" device. Once every month, head over to the sump pit and pour a bowl or bucket of water into it. If the sump pump does NOT activate, then make sure to call a plumber as soon as possible. While you may be able to troubleshoot the problem, it’s wiser to leave this work to a trained and experienced plumber. | <urn:uuid:66c20c27-78e2-4d6b-9a67-771fff650d6b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.emergencyrooter.com/sump-pump-installation-repair | 2024-04-20T18:15:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.942535 | 336 |
Throughout Australasia, contractors are often required to arrange security in the form of guarantees or bonds of up to 15% of the contract value. This is a major risk that needs proper management.
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Heather Vander Wielen
Heather Vander Wielen, LSW, is the Certified Behavior Specialist for Emmaus Home. She graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Social Work. She received her Master’s Degree from Temple University.
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The First ever India’s High Commissioner to Cameroon, HE Shri Rakesh Malhotra has presented his letters of credence to the President of the Republic Paul Biya.
In a reported solemn and colourful ceremony that took place today at the Unity Palace, HE Shri Rakesh Malhotra presented his letters of credence to President Paul Biya in a bid to further strengthen diplomatic relations between Yaounde and New Delhi.
Shri Rakesh was appointed at this position last April 2019. Before his appointment, he was Consul General, Consulate General of India and Melbourne.
Before now, India’s high Commissioner to Cameroon was resident in Nigeria and had at its head Abhay Thakur. In an audience granted the later by the Prime Minister Head of Government Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute in April this year, Abhay Thakur assured Dion Ngute on the opening of a diplomatic mission shortly in Cameroon.
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Engaging academics, outdoor adventures, and creative arts in a small community setting.
Picture a classroom without walls, a math teacher who paddles whitewater, art class at the blacksmithing forge, and a student body filled with the 27 best friends you could imagine. This is The Outdoor Academy, a semester high school in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains between Brevard and Asheville, North Carolina.
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Built upon our four cornerstones of intellect, craft, environment, and community, The Outdoor Academy is a fully-accredited semester boarding school that has offered motivated 10th and 11th grade students a distinctive high school experience since 1995. In everything we do, we emphasize our seven principles of simple living, work ethic, curiosity, integrity, stewardship, self-reliance, and gratitude.
During your semester at OA, you will put the cornerstones and principles in action by:
Engaging in hands-on, honors-level academic classes using the forest and mountains as your science lab and your inspiration for creative writing in English class.
Developing your leadership style on the trail, communication skills on the river, and self-confidence on the rocks while also learning about the natural world and environmental issues.
Distinguishing yourself for college applications and preparing for your future while learning in ways that are meaningful to you now.
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Over the past 21 years, the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble (MHE) has gained wide popularity in our community and beyond. MHE is an auditioned community handbell ensemble under the direction of Jana Larson with thirteen ringers who play 73 handbells and 73 hand chimes.
Within these 21 years, MHE has become known for amazing memorized performances, for premiering new arrangements of popular music, as well as being the recording choir for AGEHR Publishing. They have been guest performers with the Midwest Vocal Express, Bel Canto Chorus, Present Music and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. In fact, MHE has performed five times with MSO under conductors: Doc Severinsen, Stuart Chafetz, Jeff Tyzik, and Andreas Delfs In December 2023, MHE was invited to perform at the halftime show for the Milwaukee Bucks.
MHE has also expanded their reach by taking mini-tours to Minnesota, South Dakota and Michigan performing by invitation at the Area 7 Handbell Festival in Sioux Falls in 2016 and played the closing concert of the National Seminar for the Handbell Musicians of America in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2018.
In May of 2013, the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble became a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Their mission is "To further the art of handbell ringing by educating, inspiring and informing others on the art form" by showcasing advanced handbell repertoire while being a musical resource for the Milwaukee metropolitan area and beyond.
MHE has recorded two CDs, An American Sampler (boogie-woogie blues, jazz, gospel and more) and their more recent release, An MHE Christmas Celebration. | <urn:uuid:2bd7ef0f-911f-4caf-a7d4-2e27321c82ed> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.englercenter.com/copy-of-wir-nights-let-me-be-frank-p | 2024-04-20T17:07:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.952387 | 359 |
Dirty, realism-hating munchkin powergamer
High array (19/17/15/13/11/11)
One extra feat.
House rule: The last tick of GWM can apply to any 2-handed weapon, not just heavy. (Even ranged!)
This game is fairly short (dozen sessions, going from level 11 to12), and the DM is saying it's going to be on "hard mode" (his words). I have no idea what anyone else is playing, but I know I'll need to bring the damage AND utility.
So I'm contemplating grabbing GWM, using it with a 2 handed longsword whenever I have advantage or low AC target, and/or using bladesong and switching to one hand when I get targeted.
Are there any 5th and 6th level spells I'd be missing out on that make pure bladesinger a better damage option? | <urn:uuid:740089f9-329e-444b-b164-04646f7e7866> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.enworld.org/threads/battlesmith3-bladesinger-8-or-bladesinger-11.684624/ | 2024-04-20T15:47:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.931103 | 188 |
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1.6. Combination of features pertaining to separate embodiments or lists
In T 1362/15 the board had to decide whether Art. 123(2) EPC allowed incorporating the features of a plurality of dependent claims into an independent claim in a situation in which the application as originally filed included a claims set with a "US-style" dependency (i.e. with the relevant dependent claims separately referring back to the independent claim) and an embodiment in which the features of the independent claim and the dependent claims were shown in combination – albeit together with even more features. The appellant had asked for a referral of questions relating to this situation to the Enlarged Board of Appeal and had pointed to allegedly diverging case law. The board did not consider this referral to be justified for, inter alia, the following reason: the Enlarged Board had already clearly defined the necessary and sufficient criteria to assess the requirements of Art. 123(2) EPC in, inter alia, G 2/98 (OJ 2001, 413) and G 2/10 (OJ 2012, 376), i.e. that the skilled person must be able to derive the claimed subject-matter directly and unambiguously, using common general knowledge, and, seen objectively and relative to the date of filing, from the original application as a whole. These applied irrespective of the particular dependency structure of the originally filed claims. The board analysed the allegedly diverging decisions T 2619/11 and T 1414/11 and came to the conclusion that both decisions relied on the same criteria and did not contradict each other. Regarding the "US-style" claim dependency, the board noted that there was no insurmountable limitation regarding the possible combinations of features in the claims of a US application under 35 U.S.C 112. The board refused the request for referral and decided that the subject-matter at issue extended beyond the content of the application as originally filed.
In T 895/18 the appellant (patentee) argued that the application was typical of many applications relating to new and inventive compositions which were drafted in the "USA style" and should therefore be read accordingly as disclosing also combinations of features of dependent claims that were not dependent on each other. The board rejected this approach, because there was no legal basis in the EPC for applying the requirements of Art. 123(2) EPC differently in view of a deliberately selected drafting style. | <urn:uuid:f2c31705-1bd5-4078-8ccc-8eade5a50467> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.epo.org/en/legal/case-law/2022/clr_ii_e_1_6_4.html | 2024-04-20T16:19:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.956202 | 495 |
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Irritable bowel syndrome is a temporary and recurrent dysfunction of the digestive system in which it interacts abnormally with certain types of foods or drinks or in the case of a psychological condition. This abnormal reaction results in certain symptoms such as abdominal bloating, diarrhea, constipation, recurrent pain and many gases. This irritable bowel is a disease that can be treated in an easy and accessible way by eating and drinking certain herbs such as anise, avoiding tension and anxiety, and drinking water. In this article, we offer the best treatment for colon and its symptoms.
Best colon treatment
- Black honey; contributes significantly to the treatment of bulging and colon.
- Apples, where it works to treat constipation and calm the intestines.
- Drink large amounts of water helps especially with severe constipation.
- Fenugreek; improves digestion and reduces seizures from the colon such as constipation and bloating.
- Caraway; which works to expel gases and kill bacteria in the intestines and reduce the colic resulting from it, which is called a natural antibiotic.
- Anise; is a good pain reliever, comfortable for intestines, calms nerves and works to reduce stress and stress.
- Flaxseed; is recommended for bloating as it works to calm the intestines and reduce the gases caused by the colon.
- Ginger; it contains a harsh and effective substance in the treatment of gastritis and abdominal pain. It is also a good disinfectant for the intestines. You can drink it after adding boiling water and covering it for a few minutes and then adding drops of lemon and sweetening it with honey.
- Fennel; it is possible to chew a few grains of it or boil its seeds and drink it, it is useful for the digestive system and a good diuretic and it makes you feel comfortable because of its ability of riding the body of gases.
- Peppermint; helps relieve stomach and gallbladder convulsions and helps the body feel relaxed and it rid the body from gases because it contains methanol oil.
- Regular exercise.
- Stop smoking and drink alcohol as they have proven to play an important role in irritating the colon.
- Reduce stress and severe depression.
- Pay attention to foods that irritate the colon and make the body feel disturbed after eating them, and careful to reduce them.
Symptoms of colon
- The appearance of gases significantly from the mouth and anus.
- Feeling uncomfortable when urinating when a person feels that he has not urinated completely.
- Urinary discharge accompanied by mucous secretions.
- Frequent constipation and diarrhea and the exchange of roles between them.
- The shape of the abdomen becomes large, stiff and bulging.
- The occurrence of abdominal cramps and pain. | <urn:uuid:46faa035-5b76-4384-b181-13f88e58217c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.eposts.co/best-colon-treatment/ | 2024-04-20T16:09:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.949895 | 588 |
Berlin-based pianist Nils Frahm is already a firebrand in the music world, collaborating with contemporaries such as Peter Broderick, Ólafur Arnalds and Anne Müller. His unconventional approach to an age-old instrument, played contemplatively and intimately, has won him many fans around the world.
Having recorded his last album live in a large, reverberant church, Nils Frahm now invites you to put on your headphones and dive into a world of microscopic and delicate sounds – so intimate that you could be sitting beside him.
Recorded late at night in the reflective solitude and silence of his studio in Berlin, Frahm uncovers a new sound and source of inspiration within these peaceful moments:
Originally I wanted to do my neighbours a favour by damping the sound of my piano. If I want to play piano during the quiet of the night, the only respectful way is by layering thick felt in front of the strings and using very gentle fingers. It was then that I discovered that my piano sounds beautiful with the damper.
Captivated by this sonic exposition, he placed the microphones so deep inside the piano that they were almost touching the strings. This brought a host of external sounds to the recordings which most producers would try their hardest to hide:
I hear myself breathing and panting, the scraping sound of the piano's action and the creaking of my wooden floorboards – all equally as loud as the music. The music becomes a contingency, a chance, an accident within all this rustling. My heart opens and I wonder what exactly it is that makes me feel so happy. | <urn:uuid:16143ded-6646-4179-9ec5-ff3d4e250477> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.erasedtapes.com/release/eratp033-nils-frahm-felt | 2024-04-20T17:21:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.972958 | 337 |
Hi, I'm Erin
I design engaging, effective learning & training solutions. My goal is to improve learning outcomes in ways that are efficient and visually pleasing. I’m all about building knowledge and skills using appropriate methods and technology while engaging learners.
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Erin has extensive medical background and was able to work comfortably developing training content on highly technical and involved orthopedic procedures. Her ability to organize and discern through procedural text is unsurpassed. She took loosely defined assignments and structured her work accordingly. | <urn:uuid:44b2f90b-c0b2-40e6-9f8d-6ab03bbae263> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.erindelventhal.com/ | 2024-04-20T16:33:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.97707 | 208 |
Pros: Works well; great for damaged hands
Cons: A bit of rusting; sometimes jumps the track
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
First published 1/26/2005
The OXO can opener isn’t that different in basic design from any other manual can opener. You close the blade-and-gear assembly over the edge of a can, grasp the handles, and turn the crank-thingie. The can opener goes around the edge of the can and cuts the lid free from the can.
The good: It’s a can opener, and it works like a can opener. It cuts lids off just fine. Certainly it does its job. The handles are those wonderful thick soft rubber OXO handles, which are great for hands with arthritis or tendonitis. The crank is large as well, although plastic not rubber, giving plenty of leverage and failing to dig into sensitive skin or tendons. The opener is easy to use and easy on the hands.
The bad: This is a normal opener, not a safety-opener; this means you still have to be careful of sharp edges on the cans. We’ve had a bit of rusting on an inside knob of our opener, although thankfully not in a place where it will get into food when we use it on a can. And sometimes the blade jumps the track, coming loose from the can and needing to be re-locked onto the can.
Once again OXO has put some great thought into making an ordinary kitchen item easier on hurt hands, but they haven’t quite made the item hold up in other ways. This seems to be a theme with their products, in our experience at least. I for one wouldn’t mind paying an extra dollar or two in order to get something that would last longer and wouldn’t break down. | <urn:uuid:d19d35a9-fc6b-4d4b-bb05-2623900a7b65> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.errantdreams.com/2006/07/oxo-can-opener/ | 2024-04-20T17:37:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.949215 | 385 |
Asmr mic brush
Asmr mic brush .
Is Standalone passive . . With a very big sensitive pick up mic of 60 mm The mix of the acoustic of the Bucks and the rubber is resonating some sounds You can use it as trigger or as sound source . How does it work the best In an effects I like it delay or a Refurb. Guitar pedals or eurorack or standalone korg . A lot of options. We recommend this one also to use in Wingie by Mengqi. There is also a bundle that we sell them together Check the demonstration videos
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A PhD opportunity is currently available through the School of Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast.
Social change for health and prosperity through control of zoonotic disease in cities
Supervised by Prof E Morgan and Prof M Mooney
The project will consider the health risks to people from zoonotic parasites of pets, such as Toxocara roundworms in dogs, and how they are reduced by antiparasitic treatment and control of dog fouling. It will involve longitudinal parasitological data collection from dog populations and their environments. Understanding the role of pets in the epidemiology of zoonoses will support targeted, evidence-based interventions and favourable trade-offs with any negative impacts of antiparasitic treatments. Outcomes will be co-produced with partners ESCCAP UK & Ireland and seek to positively influence behaviour for improved public and planetary health.
Deadline for applications: 31 July 2023. Further details can be found at www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofBiologicalSciences/Research/PhDResearch/. | <urn:uuid:992cc316-8012-45da-866a-ed5c9a01d462> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.esccapuk.org.uk/n/PhD+Research/86/ | 2024-04-20T16:26:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.932969 | 217 |
Catholics embark on 'largest attempt at human consultation in the history of the world'
Pope Francis’ ‘Synod on Synodality’ might change the Catholic church forever
Pope Francis is seeking to turn upside down one of the things the Catholic church is best known for – its hierarchical structure. He is re-energising one of the reforms from Vatican II, the Bishops’ Synod, turning it into one of history’s most ambitious consultation projects.
A synod is church-speak for a gathering. But this “Synod on Synodality” will invite ordinary Catholics, not just Bishops, to have their say.
The two-year project will see Catholics worldwide invited to share their experiences of the church – regardless of how involved they may or may not be in their local parishes. In fact, the experiences of those people on the margins of their Catholic community are expressly sought.
“Celebrating a Synod means walking on the same road, together,” Pope Francis said during a homily given at Mass in St Peter’s Basilica on October 10.
“Let us look at Jesus. First, he encounters the rich man on the road; he then listens to his questions, and finally he helps him discern what he must do to inherit eternal life. Encounter, listen and discern.”
Rafael Luciani, professor at the Andrés Bello Catholic University in Caracas is in charge of the process in Latin America, Francis’ home turf. Religion News Service reports.
“Ultimately, the 2023 Synod will likely change power dynamics and relationships in the Catholic Church, but the change ‘has to come from local churches, not from Rome,’ Luciani said.
The “encounter and listen” part is now underway in Catholic dioceses around the world. The first phase of the Synod involves churches creating opportunities to gather Catholics in their local dioceses (encounter) and hear what their experiences of the church have been (listen). This part of the process began in October and was initially slated to end in April 2022 but has since been extended until 15 August.
The Catholic Church has prepared documents to assist dioceses in this part of the synodal process.
“We cannot hide from the fact that the Church herself must face the lack of faith and the corruption even within herself,” a preparatory handbook says “In particular, we cannot forget the suffering experienced by minors and vulnerable people ‘due to sexual abuse, the abuse of power and the abuse of conscience perpetrated by a significant number of clerics and consecrated persons.’ ”
The enormous amount of abuse in the church is a key reason the church must change, according to Chriostopher White at the National Catholic Reporter.
“In large part, Francis is betting that a more synodal church — that is, a participatory, listening church — just might be the cure to a church marred by decades of clericalism and abuse,” White writes.
The preparatory handbook includes details about who can take part (basically, everyone), the church’s attitude in these conversations, pitfalls to avoid, and a broad array of suggested themes and questions to guide the discussion.
The aim is to overcome clericalism – the idea that power is held by priests and bishops.
After this period of encountering and listening to the experiences of everyday Catholics, the insights gained will be collated and passed up through the church’s leaders, who will ask the Holy Spirit to help them discern how to take the church into the future.
The word synod itself comes from the Greek word synodos, meaning “assembly” or “meeting”. It is synonymous with the Latin word “concilium”, meaning “council”. Synod is often used both to name a governing body and to describe a meeting of that body.
Synods have their roots in the New Testament’s book of Acts where, in chapter 15, Paul, Barnabas, the apostles, church leaders and laypeople meet together in Jerusalem to debate whether pagan converts needed to be circumcised again. Since then, they have become a fixture in many, if not most, denominations, creating a formal mechanism for various people to give input into issues facing the church.
The word “synodality” refers to how such councils make decisions. So, Francis’ so-called “Synod on synodality” (the official title is “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission”) is an official process for the global Catholic church to consider how their decisions are made.
It is an ambitious undertaking and one that is not without its challenges. At the Synod’s official opening, Francis articulated three risks to the Synod’s success – formalism (ie. the church takes on the form of a synodal church without actually changing), intellectualism, and complacency.
A church that takes synods seriously – that does not concentrate power in the Pope – could impact relations with other churches.
As anticipated, Francis’ global project has been met with the full range of responses from Catholics. Cardinal Kurt Koch president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, wrote in L’Osservatore Romano (the official newspaper “This synod will not only be an important event in the Catholic Church, but … synodality is an issue that also moves ecumenism, and moves it in depth”.
Catholic News Agency reported Koch pointing to the 2007 “Declaration of Ravenna,” in which Catholic and Orthodox theologians agreed that the bishop of Rome was the “protos,” or first among patriarchs, before the separation of East and West. According to the Swiss cardinal, this was an immensely important step in Catholic-Orthodox dialogue.
A more synodical Catholic church could come alongside the Orthodox.
“This is the dry run for a new methodology that involves everybody – not just bishops – every body in the church has an opportunity to be part of it” – Bishop Frank Caggiano
Some are enthusiastic about the process’ potential insights and impact.
“I think this Synod is extremely important because what it is really doing is debuting a new method of consultation,” Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport, Connecticut in the USA told Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis, hosts of America Jesuitical podcast.
“It is really a reflection on who we are. It is asking the church to take a step back and say, ‘We all by baptism have a role in the church. The Spirit’s moving in all our hearts. We all have a place and a role to ply in addressing pastoral issues,'” he said.
“So this is the dry run for a new methodology that involves everybody – not just bishops – every body in the church has an opportunity to be part of it. It’s revolutionary in that sense. I’ve read that this is the largest attempt at human consultation in the history of the world.”
Caggiano shared his advice to almost 200 delegates he had commissioned in his diocese to do the consultation work.
“What you’re going to hear, the stories of people’s lives …. we’re going to send it on to Washington and to Rome, but that’s our food to think about in our diocese because it’s closest to the roots. What are we going to learn about our own church life? What do we have to do in our own way of moving forward. So I guess we can kinda see it as seeding the local communities as well as having a much more global conversation – we’re doing both at the same time,” he said.
“I question whether its prudent to consult the people of God at this time in history when the past few generations have been so poorly catechised that they really don’t know the faith,” Matt Gaspers
There was significantly less enthusiasm from Maryland USA’s Father Robert McTeigue and his podcast guest Matt Gaspers, Managing Editor of Catholic Family News, speaking on The Catholic Current.
“When you start talking about change and structures, that’s when I get nervous,” McTeigue told Gaspers.
“To be honest, I don’t really know what the true purpose of this synod is,” Gaspers told McTeigue. “I have my suspicions.”
“A lot of it is based on the pretext of consulting the people of God under the pretext that they have the something that is legitimate – the sense of fides, the sense of faith. But I question whether its prudent to consult the people of God at this time in history when the past few generations have been so poorly catechised that they really don’t know the faith. So are they a good sounding board at this point? I would say no,” Gaspers said.
“People don’t ask my opinion about how to land an aeroplane because I don’t know anything about it and I don’t pretend to and it’s not my place to opine on landing aerolpanes,” McTeigue replied. “And, oh my gosh, yes, let people be in conversation, let people be in prayer, et cetera. But the function of governance in this society belongs to the hierarchical church.”
Undergirding all of these responses is an awareness of the project’s potential to change the Catholic church – for better or worse – and the hopes and fears accompanying that potential. Francis addressed those emotions in his homily.
“As we begin this synodal process, let us begin by asking ourselves – all of us, Pope, bishops, priests, religious and laity – whether we, the Christian community, embody this “style” of God, who travels the paths of history and shares in the life of humanity. Are we prepared for the adventure of this journey? Or are we fearful of the unknown, preferring to take refuge in the usual excuses: “It’s useless” or “We’ve always done it this way”?”
The potential for the Synod on synodality to change the Catholic church is not merely a distant possibility for Francis, but precisely what he hopes will eventuate.
“Whenever we enter into dialogue, we allow ourselves to be challenged, to advance on a journey. And in the end, we are no longer the same; we are changed,” Francis said.
“The whole process is very slow and very messy. Autocracy was always quicker and cleaner” – Archbishop Mark Coleridge
In Australia, Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge recognises the importance of the consultative approach Francis is initiating in the Catholic Church.
Coleridge is the president of the Australian Bishops’ Conference that convened a Plenary Council after clerical sexual abuse scandals and the findings of a Royal Commission exposed the church’s institutional failings. The Plenary Council is the highest form of gathering for a local church and one of the leading examples of “synodality” in global Catholicism.
“I think we are learning that the whole process is very slow and very messy. Autocracy was always quicker and cleaner,” Archbishop Coleridge reportedly told a webinar organised by The Tablet in March.
“But if you are serious, and we are, about listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit, who is the only one who does know where are going, then it is slow and it is messy trying to hear the voice of the spirit in the vast cacophony or polyphony of the Church,” he said.
“It’s the only way into the future that’s worth having or a future that God might have in mind for us.”
Similarly, Pope Francis emphasised his desire that the Holy Spirit guides Catholics on their synodal journey.
“I want to say again that the Synod is not a parliament or an opinion poll; the Synod is an ecclesial event and its protagonist is the Holy Spirit. If the Spirit is not present, there will be no Synod,” Francis said.
“Dear brothers and sisters, may this Synod be a true season of the Spirit! For we need the Spirit, the ever new breath of God, who sets us free from every form of self-absorption, revives what is moribund, loosens shackles and spreads joy. The Holy Spirit guides us where God wants us to be, not to where our own ideas and personal tastes would lead us.”
Francis ended his remarks with a prayer:
“Come, Holy Spirit! You inspire new tongues and place words of life on our lips: keep us from becoming a “museum Church”, beautiful but mute, with much past and little future. Come among us, so that in this synodal experience we will not lose our enthusiasm, dilute the power of prophecy, or descend into useless and unproductive discussions. Come, Spirit of love, open our hearts to hear your voice! Come, Holy Spirit of holiness, renew the holy and faithful People of God! Come, Creator Spirit, renew the face of the earth! Amen.” | <urn:uuid:35ec13e8-ec40-48b1-9b7a-f3ab99b82f08> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.eternitynews.com.au/world/catholics-embark-on-largest-attempt-at-human-consultation-in-the-history-of-the-world/ | 2024-04-20T16:20:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.959848 | 2,865 |
China’s ever-increasing belligerence reflected by its expansionist policy has created turbulence in the South China Sea as well as in the mountainous region of Eastern Ladakh where it shares a border with India.
While Beijing has been embroiled in a five-month-long stand-off with New Delhi at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), China also perturbed military partnership between the US and Taiwan, a ‘regenerate province’ which China has vowed to merge with the mainland.
And according to the latest developments, President Xi Jinping has issued instructions to its military to prepare for a two-footed war against India and Taiwan.
Xi, who is set to hold talks to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video calling on the sidelines of BRICS meet next month, was visiting People’s Liberation Army Navy-Marine Corps (PLANMC) base in the southern province of Guangdong for inspection when he spoke to the Chinese marines.
Hinting at a possibility of a war brewing between his homeland and neighbours India, Xi said – “(You) must focus your minds and energy on preparing for war and maintain a high state of alert.”
The statement more than cements the possibility of a major conflict between the two sides whose militaries have deployed additional units, tanks while stocking up huge rations, clothes and defence equipment in the Ladakh region as they are set to remain in the plateau for the long-winter haul.
Xi’s comments arrive after the Monday’s (October 12) seventh round of military talks between the two countries, which despite being ‘positive’ had no breakthrough in the speedy disengagement of troops.
While Beijing is said to be wary of the recent infrastructure build-up by India involving the opening of 44 bridges connected to Ladakh, it has one eye zeroed in on a nation it considers a “renegade province” – Taiwan or Republic of China.
In what were undisguised references to Taiwan and the South China Sea, Xi stressed on the Chinese Marines to cultivate a fighting spirit of “fearing neither hardship nor death” to shoulder the “important duty” of safeguarding China with the “vigour and vitality of the tiger”.
“(The marines must shoulder the) important duty (of safeguarding China’s) sovereignty security, territorial integrity, maritime interests, and overseas interests,”
The communist regimes under the helm of Xi, have continued to ramp up military posturing in the Taiwan Strait by conducting daily incursions into the island nation’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) since the middle of last month.
Moreover, it was also said to carry out live-fire drills off the coast of Zhejiang Province in the East China Sea and off the coast of Liaoning Province in the Bohai Sea.
Originally established in 1953, the PLANMC, also known as the People’s Liberation Army Marine Corps (PLAMC) is one of the five branches of the PLA Navy (PLAN), consisting of two 6,000-man brigades.
As per reports from the U.S. Naval Institute, the current strength of the PLAN Marine Corps is set to grow from 20,000 marines to more than 100,000.
Defence Writer Caleb Larson, writing for the National Interest says,
“Estimates of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Marine Corps size are hard to determine and vary, though estimates generally range from 12,000 to 30,000 strong. The PLAMC may even eventually balloon to 100,000 strong. Despite being one of the smallest of the People’s Liberation Army’s branches, they are well-equipped for fighting from ship to shore in the South China Sea.”
According to Song Zhongping, China is enhancing its efforts to improve the capability of its Marine Corps in a bid to win the battle against Taiwan. While speaking to Global Times, a daily newspaper under the auspices of Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Song said,
“The PLA Navy-Marine Corps is an important force of conducting amphibious operations against islands, and enhancing the combat capability of PLA Navy-Marine Corps and modernization of its equipment and weapons will help it play a bigger role when it comes to dealing with the Taiwan question in the future,”
Improving the capability of the Marine Corps to win the battle is also an important task if it needs to use military means to solve the Taiwan question.”
Li Jie, a Beijing-based naval expert emphasized the growing role of the PLA Navy of becoming an elite combat force to safeguard China.
“One of the missions of the Marine Corps is conducting amphibious operations in solving Taiwan question by non-peaceful mean when necessary, but with the fast development of China and the expanding overseas interests, the Marine Corps also eyes on multiple missions in the new era, including protecting China’s overseas interests, conducting UN anti-piracy mission or other humanitarian assistance missions around the world,”
“Xi’s inspection suggests that the Marine Corps is no longer an ordinary branch of the armed forces, but has always been an irreplaceable elite combat force to safeguard China’s maritime interests.
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What field to irrigate first? pF curve helps!
18 July 2022 - Fertilization Manager
In the scorching heat of these days, growers and farmers all over Europe are struggling with one important question: what field do I water first? And how much water do I give? The pF-curve on the analysis report of Fertilization Manager offers a handy tool for making the right decision.
Of course, the crop and the growth stage the crop is in, are an important factors that determine whether irrigation is necessary. In addition, the water-storage capacity of the soil is important; in popular terms 'the sponge effect' of a field. One field will retain moisture longer than another, sometimes adjacent, field.
How much water a field can hold and how easily the crop can absorb water can be read from the pF-curve. This curve is part of the analysis package Fertilization Manager from Eurofins Agro. The pF-curve shows how much water the soil can absorb, between the limits of 'wilting point' and 'field capacity'. The steeper the pF-curve the smaller the amount of water the field can hold.
To quickly decide what field to water first, it is helpful to compare all the pF-curves of the different fields, side by side. The field with the steepest curve needs water first, because this soil contains the smallest amount of water.
For the pF-curve on Fertilizer Manager mentions:
- the maximum water supply in the soil
- the maximum amount of water given from the 'replenishment point'.
Watering more than the recommended amount, is unnecessarily expensive. It costs a lot of water and fuel. Besides, it allows nutrients such as nitrate (NO3), sulphate (SO4), potassium (K) and boron (B) to leach out or nitrogen (N) to volatilize through denitrification. Large watering applications are therefore best divided into several small amounts. | <urn:uuid:9b1d2507-f108-4705-a2e4-2a2c3773ca4a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.eurofins-agro.com/en/what-field-to-irrigate-first-pf-curve-helps | 2024-04-20T17:12:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.925105 | 425 |
EP’s Resolution on Green Deal asks for better animal welfare
Parliament was unanimous about the parts of the Resolution that concern animal welfare, showing a consensus between political groups for more action for animals in line with the desires of EU citizens.
The European Green Deal, a package of measures that forms the centrepiece of the Commission’s work and aims to make the EU the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, particularly affects animal welfare. Of particular relevance are its Farm-to-Fork Strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy to 2030, as well as the many areas in which Trade is discussed.
The Farm-to-Fork Strategy focuses squarely on how food is produced. In relation to this, the European Parliament wants to see producers rewarded for supplying high-quality food that also delivers ‘public goods’ such as higher animal welfare standards, and improved food labelling in terms of environment and animal welfare. The Resolution also highlights the potential of sustainable practices – such as increased animal welfare – in helping to reduce emissions, and includes a call to integrate fisheries in the strategy. It also stresses the importance of raising existing animal welfare standards and developing new ones where relevant, and of starting infringement procedures against non-compliant Member States.
This ties in with our own recommendations for the Farm-to-Fork Strategy, which suggest that it addresses animal welfare through improvement of existing legislation and its enforcement. We want to see specific targets and indicators for livestock agriculture and aquaculture to not only improve animal welfare but also increase the production of plants for human consumption, and to reduce dairy and meat. Our last main ask for this strategy is that higher welfare livestock farming goes hand in hand with circular agriculture concepts.
On the subject of Biodiversity Strategy to 2030, the Resolution includes a call for a fully integrated, strengthened Action Plan against wildlife trafficking. It stresses that wildlife trafficking and the illegal wildlife trade are major drivers of biodiversity loss, and calls on the Commission to launch infringement procedures against Member States who do not respect nature protection legislation. This echoes Eurogroup for Animals’ reaction to the published EC roadmap for the strategy, noting that it misses clear commitment to address wildlife trafficking and the unsustainable wildlife trade. We would also like to be assured that for seized and confiscated wildlife, funds will be allocated at the EU level and made available to Member States to ensure support is provided to rescue facilities.
The Resolution stresses that trade can be an important tool to promote sustainable development and fight climate change, and calls for all international agreements to include strong, binding and enforceable sustainable development chapters. While it fails to also mention the potentially negative impact trade can have, the Resolution does, however, welcome the intention of the European Commission to ensure that “all […] food […] on the European market fully complies with relevant EU regulations and standards”. Eurogroup for Animals insists that this means all relevant animal welfare standards too.
“The EP’s Resolution reflects many of our demands in terms of animal welfare and sustainability, so we’re happy to see that they are playing an important role in bringing citizens’ pleas to the Commission,” says Reineke Hameleers, Director of Eurogroup for Animals. “We’ll be paying close attention to see if the animal welfare asks of the Parliament and the citizens, as well as our recommendations, are encompassed when the Commission drafts their legal proposals.”
The Commission will now come up with legislative proposals for the Biodiversity Strategy in March and for the Farm-to-Fork Strategy in spring of this year.
Joe Moran, Senior Political Adviser – [email protected]
We’ll be paying close attention to see if the animal welfare asks of the Parliament and the citizens, as well as our recommendations, are encompassed when the Commission drafts their legal proposals.
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20 Healthy Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners
The popular kitchen tool puts a healthier spin on your favorite fried foods.
Air fryers use circulating hot air and oil (optional) to cook and crisp food that you place in a basket inside the device.
Do you crave fried foods but you're wary of their effect on your waistline? You may want to consider adding the air fryer to your arsenal of kitchen tools. It’s a relatively new — and incredibly popular — appliance that helps create healthier versions of the fried foods you love, from french fries to chicken wings.
“The popularity is because it’s a new way to be ‘healthier,’” says Robin Plotkin, a registered dietitian and culinary nutritionist based in Dallas. “Especially for people following low-carb diets, this is a fun new way to achieve the goals they’re trying to achieve without feeling deprived.”
How Air Fryers Work
The air fryer works like a convection oven and sits on your countertop. It uses circulating hot air — and some oil if you choose — to cook and crisp the food in the basket inside. You can use it without adding any oil, or you can add a little, which Plotkin says generally amps up the flavor. “Nutrition doesn’t matter if you don’t eat the food, so you really want the food to taste good, and that is where I would say use some oil so you can enjoy the food,” she says. Either way, cutting down on the amount of oil used will reduce your intake of fat and calories. Cleveland Clinic estimates air frying instead of deep frying will help you cut down your calorie intake by 70 to 80 percent.
Jane Pelcher, RDN, a recipe developer and nutrition blogger based in Mountain View, California, says it’s one of the best kitchen appliances she’s ever purchased. “It’s easy to use and I can air fry my foods in less than half the time it would take in the oven,” she says. The result is food that’s crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Tips for Making Healthy Foods in Your Air Fryer
Keeping it healthy comes down to the foods you’re making. “Whether or not the air fryer is healthy depends on what you put in there,” Pelcher says. “Frozen precooked fish sticks, fries, and wings were most likely deep fried beforehand, so heating them up in the air fryer does not make them healthier. Roasting fresh tomatoes and broccoli, air frying raw proteins, and making fries from scratch is the nutritious way to go.”
You’ll also want to be careful not to overdo it. The air fryer is a healthier alternative to deep frying, but that doesn’t make it the healthiest cooking method around. Cleveland Clinic cautions that air frying might result in people thinking it’s okay to eat fried food more frequently than they should. “If you’re eating this type of food over and over and over, it’s eventually not going to be as healthy for you as you originally intended it to be,” Plotkin says. “Eat it occasionally, play with it, cook with it, and make it a part of your cooking toolbox.”
How to Choose an Air Fryer to Buy
There are many air fryers on the market, including ones from brands like Cuisinart, Philips, and NuWave. They range in price from about $50 to $350. Pelcher says they can be great for people living in small spaces with no oven or stove, such as college students living in dorms. One thing you’ll want to consider is the amount of counter space you have, because they come in different sizes. Also consider your lifestyle when choosing the right air fryer for you. A small one, for instance, may be difficult if you need to feed a family, Plotkin says. Most can cook about 1 to 3 pounds at a time, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Tips for Cleaning Your Air Fryer
Overall, Plotkin says hers is convenient and easy to clean. Pelcher says the higher-end fryers usually have a removable basket bottom that allows you to wash and remove food from every inch of the air fryer basket. Those without a removable bottom are more difficult to clean, but soaking it in warm soapy water for an extended period of time should do the trick.
Other Helpful Tools for Air Frying Food
Pelcher recommends buying a pair of tongs and a food thermometer when you purchase your air fryer. “The food is hot after it cooks, so the tongs will help you transfer the food safely to your plate,” she says. “Also, having a food thermometer to take the temperature of your meats will prevent you from serving raw proteins.”
The Best Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners
The air fryer may not be for everyone, but Plotkin says it’s a good addition to your home kitchen if you have the space and preference for fried food. “Is it for people who are trying to mimic that fried-food flavor with a healthier twist? Absolutely,” she says.
Here are 20 recipes to try.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
Doughnuts aren’t the healthiest breakfast item, but air-fried doughnuts offer a lighter alternative for the health conscious. They’re lower in fat because there’s much less oil used here than with deep frying. To keep things light, this recipe from Stay Snatched calls for sprinkling them with a mix of stevia and cinnamon instead of table sugar at the very end.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Zucchini is an excellent source of vitamin C. Though research shows that heat reduces the amount of vitamin C content in food, raw zucchini offers 12 milligrams (mg), or 20 percent of your daily value (DV), in just ¾ cup, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). One delicious way to enjoy this veggie: as fries. Oven-made zucchini fries often end up mushy — not so with the air-fried version! These lightly breaded fries from Gimme Delicious come out of the air fryer crispy, and they’re low carb and allowed on the trendy high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet.
Banana Bread for Two
There’s perhaps no better way to get your potassium and comfort-food fix than by noshing on bananas in bread, as this recipe from Averie Cooks does. (FYI: Per the USDA, a single medium-size banana offers 422 mg of potassium, or 8.9 percent of the DV.) As for banana bread, it’s traditionally baked in the oven, but cooking it in an air fryer instead results in even more softness in the center. To maximize healthiness, opt for plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends; unsweetened peanut butter, which offers protein, per the USDA; and walnuts for the heart benefits of their omega-3 fatty acids, per the American Heart Association, instead of chocolate chips.
Air Fryer Keto Low Carb Fried Chicken
Coat the chicken drumsticks in coconut flour, eggs, and a homemade pork rind breading before sticking them in the air fryer for 20 minutes. The result is irresistibly crispy drumsticks, as demonstrated in this recipe from Wholesome Yum. Plus, the grain-free breading clocks in at just 3 grams of carbohydrates per drumstick, which keeps the entrée keto-friendly.
Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips
For salty-food snackers looking for a lighter alternative to traditional potato chips, consider the kale chip, such as with this recipe from Simple and Savory. You’ll get the satisfying crunch of a traditional potato chip with extra nutrients, to boot, such as calcium, vitamin K, and vitamin C, notes the USDA. This recipe calls for a cashew crust that’s seasoned with garlic, tamari sauce, and nutritional yeast. That makes it more interesting than traditional kale chip recipes, and the air dryer gives the chips a more even crispiness than a conventional oven.
Air Fryer Keto Onion Rings
Try to re-create your favorite restaurant side dish at home with this idea from Wholesome Yum. This seven-ingredient recipe helps you cut carbs (with a low-carb breading) and trim fat, too, by air frying instead of deep frying.
Crispy Air-Fried Tofu
A common complaint about tofu is its soft and rubbery texture. Enter air-fried tofu. When mixed with a cornstarch or potato starch marinade and cooked in the air fryer, the result is crispy tofu pieces ready to be added to your stir-fry or grain bowl. Bonus: This recipe, which comes from Glue & Glitter, is vegan!
Turkey in the Air Fryer
Save time when prepping your Thanksgiving meal — or any other time when turkey’s on the menu — by incorporating the air fryer. This turkey breast tenderloin recipe from Berry & Maple takes just 30 minutes to make and comes with a short ingredient list of spices you likely already have in your kitchen.
Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
For a quick and easy afternoon snack, toss chickpeas with a little olive oil and seasoning and cook them in the air fryer. Start to finish, this recipe from Sweet Peas and Saffron takes only about 15 minutes to make. Plus, they’ll maintain their crispiness for a few days when stored in a jar without the lid on.
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Sub cauliflower for chicken to put a meatless spin on a buffalo “wings” recipe, whether you’re looking for an appetizer or a side dish. Cauliflower “wings” can also be made in an oven, but an air fryer makes the bites extra crispy on the outside while maintaining pillowy lightness inside. This specific recipe comes from Laura Lea Balanced.
Easy Air-Fried Meatballs
Keto-friendly, these beef and sausage meatballs from Sweet C's are a tasty addition to pasta or zucchini noodles and create less mess when made in the air fryer instead of your stovetop. To cut down on calories, consider swapping out the protein and using lean ground turkey or chicken instead.
Perfect Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, carotenoids, and fiber, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston. They’re veggie all-stars, but maybe you’re not a fan because you think of them as soggy or mushy. Cooking them in the air fryer will change that. This recipe from Glue & Glitter outlines how to make them crispy and delicious — just be sure not to crowd the basket.
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders get a healthy twist when air-fried versus deep-fried. These from Sweet Peas and Saffron are lightly breaded and call for just 1 tablespoon of oil for the four-serving recipe. Each serving clocks in at under 200 calories and can be on your dinner table in under 30 minutes.
Air Fryer Baked Potato
The humble baked potato gets a delicious upgrade when air fried, such as in this recipe from Salt Pepper Skillet. It’ll come out of the fryer crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and ready for you to add the toppings you desire.
Air Fryer Salmon
Salmon is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, according to the Mayo Clinic. You may be used to baking or grilling salmon, but try it in an air fryer next time to eliminate the need for any extra oil. This recipe from Courtney's Sweets outlines just how to do it and features a chili lime seasoning for an extra punch of flavor.
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Air Fryer Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
The air fryer delivers crisper sweet potato fries than oven-baked varieties, and healthier fries than those that’ve been deep-fried. According to a review published in June 2019 in Food Science and Nutrition, sweet potatoes are good for your ticker, thanks to their fiber, and may help protect against disease because of their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This recipe from Kalyn's Kitchen explains how to cook them in fry form in under 30 minutes. Good news: The hardest part is slicing the sweet potatoes!
Air Fryer Avocado Fries
This recipe from Sandhya's Kitchen is all about the healthy fat that avocados offer. Eliminate the unhealthy oils used in a deep fryer by air frying avocados, which are rich in good-for-you monounsaturated fatty acids, notes the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. They’ll come out crispier and healthier than with the usual method.
Easy Air Fryer Rotisserie Roasted Whole Chicken
Scoring that extra-crispy chicken skin is the goal here. Just make sure your air fryer is large enough to fit the whole chicken before you get started. This recipe from Stay Snatched also takes longer than the others on this list (about an hour and a half) but can likely feed the whole family when it’s done.
Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Breasts
The air fryer’s magic lies in making foods crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. This chicken breast recipe, which comes from Gimme Delicious, showcase that perfectly. They also contain just 1 g of carbs per serving, making them a good option for people following low-carb diets such as keto. | <urn:uuid:3e5ec4f9-c9e9-4466-84e4-6ed80a4a901b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/healthy-air-fryer-recipes-for-beginners/ | 2024-04-20T16:55:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.931207 | 2,973 |
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Harlingen, TX — The Harlingen EDC Board of Directors approved an additional $100,000 for TSTC Foundation’s Goal Line Assistance Program on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
The HEDC first assisted the TSTC Foundation in January when Richard Mesquias, TSTC Foundation, requested $75,000. The monies are used to help students in their last year of studies who are facing economic hurdles, to complete their education.
Moved by the impact the money would have on students, the board approved a total of $100,000 in January. Since then, that money has helped 110 students and a total of $94, 117.81 has been disbursed since, averaging about $855 per student.
On Tuesday, Mesquias once again presented and asked the HEDC to restore the Goal Line Assistance Program and after some discussion, the HEDC Board approved an additional $100,000.
“The Harlingen EDC has helped 63 students to reach their goal and graduate in May and August of this year,” Mesquias said. “There are 47 more on track to graduate in December (2020), May and August of 2021.”
Mesquias explained that this year came with additional hurdles and many students found themselves out of a job as COVID-19 took an economic toll. Students were struggling to keep their jobs, and for some, they became unemployed. This led to students very close to completion, now facing the very real possibility of having to put their education on hold.
“When we looked at those students who couldn’t get transportation, housing, food, we thought, how can we help them? And immediately this fund, because it had just started in January, we were able to launch that.”
Mesquias shared a student’s personal story about how the program will help them continue their education after their full-time job hours were cut:
“My working hours have been cut from being full-time to barely working during COVID. I’ve looked for other jobs to continue my education at TSTC, money has been very tight since this started. This money would help with books, uniforms, tuition – it would be taking a tremendous amount of stress off my plate, allowing me to focus on my studies again. This fund would help me make payments and let me focus and complete my education.”
The TSTC Foundation tracks the progress of their graduates and has found that 43 of those graduates from May and August, are also working in Harlingen.
“TSTC has excellent programs and training and together with the help of this program and others like it, we are accomplishing student and community success,” Raudel Garza, Harlingen EDC CEO, said.
Mesquias added that it will be possible for students who already received funding via the program to receive additional funds. Because of the pandemic, many of those same students are still unable to find work and still want to meet their goal and finish, this would allow them to receive more money if they still meet the criteria outlined by the TSTC Foundation.
Program criteria includes:
- Enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours), or part-time (3-11 credit hours)
- Enrolled in any TSTC program
- Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be in good standing
- Traditional and non-traditional students
- Must be in their final three semesters of study
TSTC Enrollment Services will select students who are in need of assistance. Once students are found eligible, they can use the award money towards tuition, materials, uniforms, tolls, testing fees, and TSTC campus housing.
In January after the TSTC Foundation initially received funding, Cledia Hernandez, TSTC-Harlingen Provost said, “The Harlingen EDC has been a constant supporter of TSTC, and this strong collaboration has a tremendous impact on the economic growth of our region.”
“We are honored that Harlingen EDC continues to partner with us and believes in us to place more Texans in great paying jobs.”
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Since the start of my plotter painting journey, I have received many wonderful questions about my practice. What plotters do you use? How do you refill the brush? What paper do you use? Why?
I LOVE answering these questions and seeing curiosities turning into actions. But because these conversations often happen over short messages, my answers are shortened, incomplete, and need references.
In this article, I summarized 20+ questions I have frequently received in the past years. I aim to provide concise yet complete answers to these questions.
1. Which plotter do you use? Is it a plotter made for watercolor? Where to buy them?
plotters made by
Evil Mad Scientist Lab
(recently acquired by Bantam Tools). They are not specifically made for watercolor paintings. You can use various tools on them to draw, paint, scratch, sew, cut, etc.
I have several A3 Axidraws (V3/A3 and SE/A3), and an A1 Axidraw. I bought all of them directly from the
. If you want to buy one and intend to paint with it, I'd recommend:
Buy A3 or larger because paint trays could take a significant part of your plotting area.
Buy the brushless servo version. They are so much more durable than the SG90 servo motor.
Figure 1: My current plotter family
2. I have a different plotter. Can I still paint with it?
Absolutely! Here are a couple of points to consider:
Check if your plotter can hold a brush. Some plotters require customized brush adaptors.
If your plotter is vertical (hanging on a wall), watercolor and other fluid paint would drip because of gravity. But you can still paint with thick, paste-like materials.
If your plotter features a paper feeder, consider how wet area would go through the feeder and how that impacts your machine.
3. How do you plot with watercolor/acrylic/paint? Do you have to modify your plotter?
Painting with plotters takes a combined effort from 3 directions:
Preparation of the plotting space
Preparation of the plotter instruction
Preparation of the material
Usually, you don't need to modify your plotter at all because plotters (the robots) do not care about what you are creating. They have no knowledge of what kind of tools they are holding, and what surfaces they are "drawing" on.
Plotters, regardless of brands and models, mostly "speak" of a straightforward language (I call this the "
"). The language is so simple that it only contains three sentences.
Go to a location: Given a point (x, y), move the plotter-held tool to this location. i.e., move(x,y)
Lift the pen/tool: Move the plotter-held tool in the positive Z axis. i.e., pen_up()
Lower the pen: pen_down()
So, whether you are trying to draw, paint, scratch, etch, sew, cut, or tattoo with your plotter, as long as you can figure out a set of instructions that consists of these three sentences, your plotter can do it.
4. How do you prepare your plotting space?
I think about a couple of things when I prepare my plotting space.
Is it safe?
Because I am using paint and water near the machine, it's important to consider where these liquids would go if an accident happens. My top priority is to keep my machines away from flooding, so I raise my plotters to a higher ground with wooden boards. My computers, screens, and cables are on a shelf underneath the plotting area, where they are safe from accidental floods.
Is everything fixed?
I use clamps, screws, staples, and magnets to fix everything used in the plotting process. The only thing moving on the table should be the plotter arm. If I accidentally bump into my table, nothing should move or fall off the table.
Is it easy to clean?
Accidents can happen, and paint can go everywhere. I use easy-to-clean table tops (magnetic whiteboards) and cover all the wall spaces around the plotter. Also, wear aprons and gloves when preparing the plotter material.
Figure 2: My plotter setup: the plotter arm should be the only thing moving on the table.
5. How to control the plotter?
This answer is specific to Axidraw. To control an Axidraw, you need a computer. I am using
to manage all of my axidraws. To send plotting instructions, you have multiple options. The options I have tried are:
Plot via vector image (SVG) using the Axidraw Inkscape Plugin. The plugin gives you a graphical interface to control the plotter and modify settings.
Plot via Python scripts using
pyaxidraw, a Python-based library by EMSL
. Using this library, you can directly use foundational-level functions like move(x,y) and pen_up(). I use this method because it's more flexible (allows me to adjust settings in the middle of the plot) and faster (loading large SVGs through Inkscape is difficult for my Raspberry Pi).
Figure 3: My plotter setup: I control my plotters with Raspberry Pi.
6. What paper do you use and why?
I use 300gsm watercolor paper. I have tried many brands, and my current favorite is Arches Aquarelle block. I've tried all three textures (hot press, cold press, and rough) and love them all.
I stretch my watercolor paper before plotting to reduce the budging effect during the painting process. I stretch paper using staples and gator/plywood boards. The stretching process goes as follows:
Soak the paper (10-20 minutes).
Drain excessive water until there is no dripping.
Staple the wet paper to the board.
Alternatively, I've tried Yupo paper, a synthetic paper that does not require stretching. However, paints on Yupo paper take a long time to dry.
Figure 4: I stretch my watercolor paper using plywood boards and gator boards.
7. What brush do you use and why?
I use modified, extra-fine watercolor brushes. They are the finest brushes I can find on the market. I cut them down into a couple of millimeters long.
I cut them because long brushes will hold more paint. When the plotter arm moves, excessive paint would likely drip. Besides solving the dripping issue, a short brush makes it possible to paint more precisely. I recommend searching for economical options rather than professional-grade watercolor brushes because brushes wear out quickly on plotters.
Figure 5: I use customized, extra-fine watercolor brushes for my plotter paintings.
8. What paint do you use and why?
I have primarily used four types of paints in the past few years.
Ink: Mostly dye-based fountain pen inks. They come in a great variety of colors and brands. They are mixable, vivid, and have fun effects such as sheening and shimmering. They also do not require any stirring during the plotter process because they are dye-based (color soluble in water). The downside is that their lightfastness could be poor. It's important to avoid placing your paintings under direct sunlight exposure.
Watercolor: More challenging to plot with because pigments (colors not soluble in water) will settle on the bottom of the inkwells. In addition to adding stirring instructions, I also need to optimize the plotting space setup so the brush can reach the bottom of the inkwells. But watercolors are magical, so they are worth the effort.
Liquid Pigment: I mostly use liquid pigment from Aqua, a brand that produces printmaking ink. These are fluid paints made for monotypes in printmaking. I especially love using white liquid pigment because of its fantastic coverage. The downside is that it takes longer to dry, especially if a thick layer is applied.
Acrylic: Acrylic paints come with the most fantastic range of modifiers. I use high-flow acrylic paint and acrylic mediums for some of my works. When they dry, they might leave a shiny surface.
Figure 6: I mix various types of water-based paints and mediums in my paintings.
9. What else have you tried?
Various markers, pens, pencils, pastels, eye shadow, stamps, thread, knife, needle, and glue. As explained in
, the plotter does not care what tool you are holding, so anything could work as long as you can fit it onto your plotter.
Figure 7: Thread is one of the exciting materials I have tried with my plotter.
Yes, you can make embroideries with your plotter.
10. Is there anything else you need to make plotter paintings?
Here are a couple of studio essentials for me:
Magnetic whiteboard: used as the base (tabletop) so that I can quickly fix items on the table.
Magnets: used to fix paper and inkwells.
Syringe: used to transport ink/paint and also as storage for leftover paints.
Gloves, aprons, and artist's soap.
Various tapes and glues.
11. How does the plotter know where and how to dip the brush and refill?
Plotters (the hardware) don't care about where and how to dip. The location of the plotter arm is entirely under your control (through the move() function). Therefore, you need to decide
to place your inkwells and
you want to refill them.
For the "where" part, it's up to you. You can place it anywhere within your plottable area. Typically, I put my inkwells on the leftmost or the rightmost area. You could place inkwells in the center of your plottable area if you want (let's say you are plotting on a piece of donut-shaped paper.)
For the "how" part, the goal is to find a group of actions (in the plotter language) that would refill the paint. I call this the
. If the word "action" is confusing, you can also think of it as a 2D path, refill path, or mark your plotter needs to draw to refill. The plotter draws this mark at a specific location (inside the inkwell) to reload your brush.
To find the refill action, you want to consider the properties of your paint. If your paint doesn't need to be stirred (e.g., ink), then the refill action could be a simple dipping, which is achieved by
move to the inkwell location
lower the brush with pen_down()
raise the brush with pen_up()
If your paint needs to be stirred (e.g., watercolor), you could use a more elaborate refill path, such as drawing a rectangle in the location of the inkwell.
Figure 8: You can place your inkwell and paper anywhere within your plottable area.
12. How does the plotter know when to refill?
Plotters (the hardware) don't know the brush is empty. As explained in
, plotters speak a super simple language and likely do not have additional sensors. So, plotters (the hardware) do not have any information about the state of the brush.
You, the artist/designer/plotter-instruction provider, must keep track of the brush status when you write the instructions. When you decide that the brush needs a refill, you instruct your plotter to go to a particular location and perform a refill action.
13. How do you know when to refill?
I determine the maximum painting length of my brush by running a simple test manually.
Dip my customized brush into the exact paint I am using
Draw a straight line until it runs out of paint
Measure how long it lasted; this distance is the maximum length my brush can draw before refilling. I call this distance "
I often adjust the refill distance depending on the effect I want. For instance, if I want a more saturated look, I reduce the refill distance to reduce the possibility of having dry marks.
Once I have the refill distance, I cut all of my drawings (paths, vectors, lists of coordinates) into chunks shorter than this distance. After each chunk, I insert one refill action (described in
Figure 9: key aspects of plotter paintings instructions: decides where to refill (define refill distance) and how to refill (define refill path).
14. How do you generate your plotter painting instructions?
I built almost all of my plotter painting instructions through a library I developed in Python. Here are my typical steps:
Sketch out ideas
Program the image-generating algorithm. The output of the algorithm is a list of paths.
My library performs processing steps to ensure the image (the list of paths) is plottable, including removing out-of-boundary paths, cutting paths into chunks, and adding refill action (also paths) at the end of each chunk.
Once I have the final plottable paths, my library generates two sets of outputs. The first set is a group of SVGs for visualization purposes. The second set consists of Python scripts. These Python scripts utilize the pyaxidraw library (
) to control the plotter directly with foundational plotter languages like move(), pen_up(), and pen_down().
I transfer these Python scripts to my Raspberry Pi, run the script, and the plotters start to move.
15. Do you have to write code? Why?
No, you don't have to write code, but I find it easier to produce the plotter instructions through code.
As mentioned in
, you can directly plot SVGs through Inkscape. You don't need to program to generate an SVG. To produce the instruction, you can use any vector image authoring tools (e.g., Inkscape and Adobe Illustrator). If you work in Adobe Illustrator, however, it's important to remember that the default inch-to-pixel setting is different from that in Inkscape (72 vs. 96). So you need to scale your image 33% larger when plotting through Inkscape.
The general procedure for manually producing a painting instruction is as follows:
Draw the image. Remember that the plotter will draw every line, whether it's visible or not.
Figure out the refill distance and the refill path.
If you have curves, approximate them into lines.
Cut all lines into chunks that are shorter than the refill distance
Insert a refill path after every chunk
Plot the SVG
16. Why do you use Python? Can I create with X language?
I use Python because I love Python :)
Yes. You can create your plotter instructions with any language you want. As long as you can generate vector information, you can create plotter instructions. I could do a demo of using Excel to create plotter instructions someday.
More specific reasons about why I choose Python:
I want to manage my outputs easily. It is easy to create folders, name/rename files, and move files using Python.
I want to create outputs in batches quickly.
I want to create outputs in a variety of formats. My current library lets me easily create SVG, JPG, Python scripts, and text files.
Python is the primary language I use for my work.
17. Where can I learn to code? Where can I learn more about plotters?
There are plenty of free resources that teach coding. If making visual art with code is your goal, I recommend checking out
. The Processing Foundation and its fantastic suite of tools have fostered generations of creative coders. Many plotter artists use
to create their plotter instructions.
To learn more about plotters, I recommend searching social media to find active communities. For instance,
#plottertwitter on Twitter
#penplotter on Instagram
. In addition, here are some additional resources that I love:
Pen Plotter Resources by Liz Melchor
summarizes a group of essential resources for plotters.
had taught courses at CMU called "Drawing with Machines". The
is a treasure box.
had also shared the
syllabus of his course called "50 Years of Software Artists: Plotter Drawings to Non-fungible Tokens"
, which contains many useful resources and references.
Everything that Dan Catt produces
. Dan's amazing writings and videos are super fun and informative.
For plotter painting specifically, I recommend reading the
Watercolor (Pen) Plots article by Lars Wander
18. Is your library open-sourced? Are there any other libraries that support plotter paintings?
At the time of writing (Jan 2024), I am still working on open-sourcing my library (
Although I haven't used
vpype by Antoine Beyeler
, I know it is an open-source library that provides utility functions for plotter paintings. Check out the
documentation for its split functions
19. How long does it take? Can your plotters paint faster?
It depends on the size and complexity of my paintings. An A3 painting could take 10-60 hours. An A1 painting could take 50-300 hours. If it takes 300 hours, it typically means that I am working with many layers of thin, transparent paint.
Yes, there are ways to speed up the painting process. Paths can be optimized, and Axidraw can move faster than my current settings. However, is it better to chase the speed? My answer is no. For my paintings, I purposely randomize the path order so that wet regions have time to dry. I also slow down the movement speed of the hardware to avoid dripping and produce more stable marks.
Art takes time.
Figure 10: Details of a painting that took 280 hours. Some regions have multiple layers of wash.
20. Where do you get your inspiration?
I get inspiration from my life. I am consuming and producing information every single second. My generative systems are information visualizations of my living experience.
21. Where can I learn more about plotter painting?
I plan to 1) open-source my toolkit and 2) create a free video course teaching plotter paintings. I hope the course will be released in 2024.
I want your opinion about this course! If you have any suggestions, questions, or preferences about this course, please
tell me through this 1-min Google Survey
Thanks in advance!
Stay tuned! If you want to get the latest updates about my work/ my plotter course, please follow me on social media (
@Licia_He on Twitter
@blahblahpaperblah on Instagram
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FHA loan closing costs are a big factor in how much cash you need to buy a home. But there are ways to minimize your out of pocket expenses.
For many cash-strapped homebuyers, FHA loans are a godsend. The low down payment requirement of 3.5% allows you to purchase a home for less money out of pocket, even with a low credit score.
But the down payment isn’t the only expense to consider. FHA loans, like all mortgages, also have closing costs. Typically, those costs total between 2-5% of the loan.
The great thing about FHA closing costs, however, is that you can use gift funds or an assistance program to pay for them.
That means it’s possible to buy a home without paying for closing costs out of your own pocket. And that option makes FHA loans one of the most affordable mortgage programs out there.
What are FHA closing costs?
All mortgages have closing costs, and FHA loans are no exception. The amount you’ll need to pay depends on where you live and how much you borrow.
The average closing costs in the U.S. were $6,087 including taxes, and $3,470 not including prepaid property taxes in 2020, according to real estate data company ClosingCorp.
But costs can vary substantially based on where you’re buying. Taxes can add a significant amount to your bottom line, but so can inspections.
If you live in a coastal area, for instance, you may need a flood inspection on top of a general inspection. Your homeowners insurance premium will also depend on where you live, including the neighborhood and the surrounding geography.
A good rule of thumb is to assume you’ll need 2-5% of your loan amount for closing costs.
When you get preapproved for an FHA loan, your lender will send you an estimate of your monthly payment and closing costs based on the amount for which you’ve been approved. That estimate can help you set your homebuying budget and gauge how much you’ll need in savings to close on the home.
Down payment vs closing costs: Is there a difference?
Yes — your down payment and closing costs are distinct pieces of the total homebuying upfront expense. The down payment is the money you contribute to the cost of the house you’re buying, and your mortgage loan makes up the rest.
Related reading: FHA Loan Down Payment: Guide to 3.5% Down Homebuying
The closing costs largely cover your lender’s expenses and third-party fees that are essential to the transaction.
For instance, you might see a title search fee on your closing cost estimate. The title company researches the previous ownership and certifies there are no outstanding claims against the property.
You’ll also pay an appraisal fee. This is required by the lender to verify the home’s value and ensure that the home is in safe and livable condition.
There are many such aspects to the process, and your closing costs cover those expenses.
How much are FHA closing costs?
You can expect FHA closing costs to be around 2-5% of the home’s purchase price.
The figure will be on the low side of that range for more expensive homes and on the high side for lower priced homes.
For instance, a $400,000 home may require $8,000 in closing costs including paying 6 months of property taxes and 1 year of the homeowner’s insurance policy upfront. That’s just 2%.
But a $150,000 home could require $5,000 in closing costs, which is 3.3% of the home price.
There are fixed costs such as processing fees, underwriting fees, and appraisal costs that don’t change much whether the home is $50,000 or $1 million. So percentages can be misleading.
FHA loan closing costs will vary from loan to loan, and borrower to borrower. For example, not all mortgage lenders charge origination fees. Appraisals are usually around $500, though they can be more or less than that. That’s why it helps to get a loan estimate, so you have a ballpark of what your costs will look like.
But here’s an overview of what might be included — and how much you might pay.
Potential FHA closing fees
- Origination fee: 0-1% of the loan
- Application fee: $300
- Appraisal fee**: $500
- Home inspection fee: $500
- Pest inspection: $100
- Title search and title insurance: $300 to $2,500
- Escrow fee: $500
- Notary fee: $100
- Recording: $100
- Attorney fee: $500-$1,000
- Survey fee: $400 (not required in most cases)
- Credit report fee: $35
- Attorney fee: $500-$1,000 (if required)
Remember, these are estimates. Many of these costs vary significantly. Not all states require that an attorney be involved. And in those that do, the attorney’s fees can vary from firm to firm. Additionally, not all properties will need a survey.
This list isn’t exhaustive, either. Other potential costs include credit report fees, flood certification fees, and prepaid daily interest charges. The daily interest charges apply to the period between when your loan closes and the first day of the next month.
Understanding all of the different costs can feel overwhelming once you see them on paper and the reality of buying a home sinks in.
But your lender is there to help you make sense of it all, so ask questions until you’re clear on the costs and feel confident that you understand what you’re paying.
**FHA appraisals tend to be more rigorous and complex than those for conventional loans. The appraisal fee may be a bit higher for an FHA loan.
FHA mortgage insurance premium (MIP)
FHA loans require you to pay an upfront and annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP).
The upfront fee is 1.75% of the loan amount and is due at closing, but you also have the option of rolling it into the loan.
Doing so increases your loan amount, so you’ll pay more over time. But if you’re worried about having enough to close, this can be a good way to give yourself some breathing room.
The annual MIP rate depends on your down payment and loan amount. Most FHA borrowers pay 0.80-0.85% in annual MIP. The yearly fee is paid in 1/12th installments along with your monthly mortgage payment.
Some lenders give you the option to “buy down” your interest rate at closing. For example, you pay 1% of the loan amount in exchange for the rate being lowered by a certain percentage.
Buying down the rate doesn’t make sense for everyone, especially if you plan to sell the home or refinance within a few years. You want to have the loan long enough to break even on the higher costs.
Prepaid taxes and insurance
Two big upfront costs are your prepaid property taxes and homeowners insurance. These aren’t closing costs, but you will need to pay them before you take possession of the home, so you’ll need to account for them in your homebuying budget.
You’ll pay the first year of taxes and insurance upfront (hence the term “prepaid). That’s one reason closing costs are so variable. If the local property taxes are high, they can add substantially to the amount of money needed upfront to close.
Same goes for homeowners insurance. Fortunately, you can — and should — shop around for the best rate. You may be able to save money by bundling your homeowners insurance with other policies, such as your car insurance.
If calling around to multiple companies for quotes sounds overwhelming on top of all the other to dos associated with buying a house, you can go through an insurance agency. They’ll shop around for rates for you and can help you get set up with a new policy.
How do you pay closing costs?
There are a lot of individual costs that add up to your final closing cost number.
Fortunately, you don’t have to pay all of these piecemeal throughout the process. Before closing, your lender will tell you the cash needed to close, and you can pay that as a lump sum.
You will wire funds or bring a cashier’s check to closing when you sign final loan documents near the end of the process. So make sure you have all necessary funds in a checking account a few weeks before your closing date.
If you put down any earnest money or a due diligence fee when you made the offer on your home, those deposits will be credited toward your closing costs.
How to lower your FHA closing costs
FHA loans are often among the most affordable home loan options because of the low down payment requirement and competitive interest rates.
But every dollar counts when you’re buying a home, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer.
Here are three ways to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses:
- Negotiate with your lender. Some closing costs are up for negotiation, such as the lender’s origination, application, and processing fees. If you’ve received quotes from multiple companies, one might reduce its fees to win your business. You lose nothing by asking, and you could end up saving thousands of dollars
- Negotiate with the seller. Sellers can contribute up to 6% of the home’s purchase price toward your closing costs (but they cannot contribute to your down payment). You’re less likely to find sellers willing to do that in the current market, since demand for homes is so high. But if you’re buying in a less popular area or your seller is highly motivated, they may be willing to help out with your closing expenses.
- Use gift funds. FHA guidelines allow borrowers to use gift funds toward their down payment and closing costs. If you have friends or family who want to contribute toward your home purchase, you can use those funds to cover all of your upfront expenses
- Apply for closing cost assistance. Homebuying assistance programs exist at the state, county, and city levels, and they often include both down payment and closing cost assistance. The simplest way to find programs is to Google “closing cost assistance programs in [enter your city, state, and county here].” You can also look up state programs on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) list***.
FHA loan closing costs FAQs
FHA loan closing costs be included in the loan? You can include the FHA upfront mortgage insurance fee of 1.75% in your loan if you don’t want to pay it at closing. Other costs cannot be financed, such as your prepaid property taxes, homeowners insurance, and daily interest charge.
If you’re worried about being able to afford your closing costs on an FHA loan, you can use gift funds or closing cost assistance to cover those expenses.
What are the typical FHA closing costs? Closing costs usually total between 2-5% of the loan, on the higher end of that range for less expensive homes and lower percentages on high-cost homes. On a $200,000 loan, your closing costs might be around $6,000 (3%), and on a $400,000 home, perhaps around $8,000 (2%). Your upfront costs will vary based on your lender and where you live. Lender fees are different company to company. Additionally, local property taxes can significantly affect the amount of money you’ll need to close. You need to prepay around 6 months of taxes when you buy a home. So if taxes are $150 per month, prepaid taxes are not as big a deal as if the home’s property taxes are $700 per month.
FHA loans also carry an upfront mortgage insurance fee of 1.75% of the loan, though this can be rolled into your mortgage.
What is the maximum closing costs on an FHA loan? There isn’t a cap per se on FHA loan closing costs, though there are ways to estimate how much you’ll pay. Closing costs usually max out at 5% of the home’s cost, but a percentage this high typically means you’re buying a very inexpensive home.
The best way to find out what you’ll pay in closing costs is to get preapproved with an FHA mortgage lender. They’ll tell you how much you qualify to borrow and what your estimated closing costs will be.
Help is available
If you’re ready to buy a home but are a little daunted by the upfront costs, know that there are ways to make it work. Closing cost assistance, gift funds, negotiating lender fees — these are all strategies you can use to get into a new home for less.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is pushing for the passage of a bill that would forbid public school teachers from teaching information that could cause students to feel “discomfort,” in yet another GOP attempt to censor lessons about the history of racism in the U.S.
Companies that require employees to be trained on discrimination and racism in the workplace would also be affected by the bill.
“An individual should not be made to feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race,” reads Senate Bill 148, which was approved by the Republican-controlled Senate Education Committee on Tuesday.
All Democrats on the committee voted against the bill’s advancementThey argued that the bill would cause a number of lawsuits as well as censorship in schools across the state. They also stated that there were no actual-world cases that would justify passing the bill and warned that it could hinder educators from teaching factual history.
Sen. Shevrin J. (D), ranking member of Education Committee, condemned this legislation.
“This bill’s not for Blacks, this bill was not for any other race. This was directed to make whites not feel bad about what happened years ago,” Jones said. “At no point did anyone say white people should be held responsible for what happened, but what I would ask my white counterparts is, are you an enabler of what happened or are you going to say we must talk about history?”
DeSantis’s promotion of the bill He is now free after his repeated attacksCritical Race Theory (CRT), An academic field that emerged in 1970sTo examine how institutions perpetuate racial/gender inequality in the U.S. While CRT is not taught in most K-12 schools, conservative lawmakers have created a false narrative about it being taught in U.S. classrooms. This is likely to inspire support from their base through fear mongering and racist fear. (CRT is one of many lies being promoted by Republican lawmakers. white people to hate themselves.)
Jones said that DeSantis, whose name is being considered for the GOP nomination for president in 2024, is traveling “across the country with his racist rhetoric on critical race theory.”
“It’s a problem that doesn’t exist,” Jones said.
In a recent Instagram post, anti-racist author Ibram X. Kendi pointed out that the notion that white people should be protected from “discomfort” was also used to justify segregation.
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St. Charles Debt Allocation Attorneys
Allocation of Debt Lawyers Serving Clients in Kane County
When most people contemplate the financial aspects of getting a divorce, they focus on the division of assets. When dissolving a marriage, however, the division of debt is just as important. There are many debts that are considered marital debts, and each spouse may share some liability for marital debts.
At the Kane County divorce law firm of Goostree Law Group, we are experienced in handling divorces involving all types of debt. We strongly advocate for our clients' interests and make sure our clients are not unfairly burdened with debt from their marriages.
Distributing Marital Debt in Kane County
Marital assets are defined as any assets acquired during the marriage. Likewise, marital debts are defined as debts that are incurred during the marriage and prior to the date of separation. If a spouse comes into the marriage with debt, that is not considered marital debt. However, any debts acquired during the marriage, even those on loans or accounts in the name of one spouse, are considered marital debts. It does not matter whose name is on marital debt; both spouses can be held responsible for repaying the debt.
There can be some complicating factors when determining if a debt is a marital debt. If, for example, one spouse has a credit card in his or her name coming into the marriage, the balance on that credit card at the time the marriage began would not be marital debt. If that card is then used during the marriage for the benefit of the family or the marriage, those charges could be considered marital debt. Classifying what is and what is not marital debt can be a subject of contention and may need to be litigated.
Illinois Marital Debt Division
Once it is determined which debt is considered marital debt and subject to division, an arrangement must be made for how the debt will be repaid. This is part of a larger property division process and negotiation. While either spouse can be ordered to make payments on debt, even if it is not in their name, it is often recommended for each spouse to retain liability for the debt in their name. Higher debt burdens can be offset with a greater portion of assets. Taking responsibility for debt in your own name is a safety measure to prevent your credit from being affected if your ex-spouse misses a payment for any reason.
Contact Our St. Charles Debt Division Lawyers
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Biodiesel and renewable diesel meet more than 6% of the nation's need for diesel fuel. A new study released by Clean Fuels Alliance America demonstrates that the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel consistently reduces fuel prices by increasing the supply.
The demand for diesel fuel is very inelastic, meaning that even small changes in fuel supply will result in relatively larger changes in prices. Therefore, by adding biodiesel options to the market space, it is increasing the supply and driving down the price of #2 diesel.
The study notes that as the production and availability of cleaner fuels grew over the last decade, global diesel users saw a long-term savings of around 21 cents per gallon.
"Today's study shows that U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel production generates a 4% decrease in the price of diesel fuel," says Kurt Kovarik, vice president of federal affairs for Clean Fuels.
“That price benefit flows through the entire economy,” he adds. “With the current shortage and cost of diesel fuel, a price increase associated with the reduction of biodiesel and renewable diesel production would be passed along to consumers in the costs of numerous indispensable items."
Expanding renewable diesel production
During the past few years, various companies announced plans to expand renewable diesel production capacity. If achieved, we could see an increase in production of over 7.4 billion gallons.
Of that new production, 2.7 billion gallons would be coming from the conversion of existing oil refineries, and the other 4.7 billion gallons from new construction.
At a time of record-setting diesel prices at the pump, a boosted renewable diesel supply will help compensate for limited petroleum refining capacity and high diesel prices.
To learn more, read the full study.
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After a year of being locked inside the house, monitoring my spending habits, working out, and working from home, I found myself drained of all energy and very, very, cranky. How did I miss the big red flag with the burnout?
2020 was a difficult year for me, I am an extrovert, it comes naturally for me to want to be in the center of attention and be surrounded by people. Also, my main hobby is traveling. Given the circumstances with the pandemic, I spent most of my year inside, I did my best to stay away from people and the only trip I took was a road-trip to Croatia. I was mainly focused on work and workouts. While this isn’t particularly a bad thing, it can become one if done in excess.
Crazy work schedule
With great power comes great responsibility. While I love my job and being a project manager is something that I’ve always wanted to do, it is also within my responsibilities to make sure my team, my company and my client are getting the best outcome of our project. Working from Europe with the US West coast is not an easy job some days. My schedule starts at around 9:30 am and it finishes around 7:30 pm. I have all the main channels of communication on my phone and it’s ordinary for me to answer a Slack message at night. Not to mention that we are also on support 24/7, which means that I can get a call at any time during the day or the night, so my phone has to be on no matter what.
I know I am very fortunate to be doing what I am doing and to have an amazing team to support me, yet it can be a lot to take, especially after a year. To all of this crazy schedule, throw in a difficult client that is not always treating us right and has a tendency to overreact.
Work, work, workout every day
In March 2020 I decided that I will try to boost my confidence level and decrease my body fat by working out. I started off two times per week and worked my way up to 4 or 5 times a week. To this, I added the intermittent fasting diet that I’ve followed for a year now. I do have to acknowledge the results, yet it did take a toll on me.
I am not sure if there is such a thing as too much working out, yet I know that the state of always having muscle soreness and being in constant pain each time you move, is not normal. My sleep quality decreased a lot and even if I did get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night, I was a train wreck the next morning. I was always tired and I started to hate the routine. It was no longer a pleasure, but a burden. I would have anxiety the night before the workout because I knew that I would have to do it again in the morning.
Count every penny
In 2020 my spending habits got soooo out of hand that I was shocked by how much I shopped during the year. I have 2 huge dressers in my apartment and another smaller closet, all of those got filled with crap that I didn’t even have the chance to wear since I was indoors most of the time. In fall, I had one week when I spent 1000 euro on random items that I didn’t even like that much, just because I wanted to blow off some steam.
After I saw the numbers I got so scared that I started budgeting to the extreme, I started to really keep my books up to date and do my best to pay off my apartment and start saving for travel. I went from one extreme to the other in 2 seconds. Soon after I realized that I was trying so hard to compensate for my foolishness from the fall of 2020 that it skyrocketed my stress and anxiety level by trying to decrease all my expenses.
Traveling at last
In February I took a leap of faith and I booked a trip that I wasn’t even sure I would be able to make. I paid 2700 euros for something that looked so unlikely to happen then the 3rd wave of coronavirus hit Europe. Each day a new country got on the yellow list (that required 2 weeks of quarantine upon return) or closed the borders for EU citizens.
Up until the moment we got on the plane, we weren’t sure if we would be able to go or not.
From the moment I got into the plane, I felt so relieved. Usually, I am having trouble sleeping in my own bed, yet now I slept for around 8 hours on the flight.
The aha moment
During the week I spent in the Dominican Republic I felt as if I was having an out-of-body experience, I started to relax and feel like a human again. In the first days, I was still a mess and I would react to almost everything, yet after a couple of very restful nights, I started to realize in what state I found myself before. I honestly forgot how it felt to wake up in the morning and feel rested. I forgot what it's like to see people around you dancing and laughing. To be unaware of the phone or that I need to do x,y and z. Checklists for better productivity or crazy hard workouts. I took a break from intermittent fasting and realized how much I missed having a glass of wine at a late dinner.
Getting back to my life
As much as I loved being there, after 8 days I was actually looking forward to returning home. My pets were waiting for me here, my team and my workout sessions. With a new and refreshed mindset, I did my best to return to my routine but without the excess. I cannot say that two months after, I am in the same green zone, yet I am more aware of the signs of burnout as I was back in March. The way burnout usually occurs is by constantly increasing the level without you realizing where you are.
It is this experiment where you can actually boil a frog by constantly increasing the temperature. Its brain will not detect the fact that it’s boiling in water and it’s killing it. Yet if you take the same frog and throw it in the boiling water the shock will make it jump out of it and save its life.
I feel like stress, anxiety, and burnout work in the same manner with us. We keep still and we boil until we die, without even realizing that we are hurting. As cruel as the frog experiment might sound, I think we should all take a moment to reflect upon our lives, just to make sure the water that we are in, is at the right temperature and if not, to get out of there before it is not too late.
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How affordable are retail spaces in Vietnam?
The median sales price for a retail space in Vietnam is approximately 12,500,000,000 ₫
The median price per square meter for a retail space in Vietnam is 20,700,000 ₫
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In today's world, with the increasing concerns about climate change and environmental degradation, there is a growing need for sustainable practices in all areas of human activity. Agriculture, being one of the major industries, has a significant impact on the environment. In order to promote a more eco-friendly approach to farming, the Feather River Stewardship Coalition has taken the initiative to adopt environmentally-friendly farming practices. This article will delve into the details of these practices and their impact on the community and environment.
By understanding the importance of community involvement and sustainable practices in agriculture, we can work towards creating a more sustainable future for our planet. So let's take a closer look at how the Feather River Stewardship Coalition is championing this cause and how it can benefit us all. Sustainable agriculture is an essential aspect of promoting environmentally-friendly farming practices for the Feather River Stewardship Coalition Charter. Not only does it support the health and well-being of the river, but it also plays a crucial role in ensuring the longevity of our natural resources. With the growing concerns about climate change and its impact on our environment, it is more important than ever to implement sustainable practices in agriculture. One of the main benefits of sustainable agriculture is its impact on the Feather River.
By using environmentally-friendly farming practices, we can reduce the amount of pollution and harmful chemicals that enter the river. This not only helps to maintain the river's ecosystem, but it also has a positive effect on the surrounding communities and wildlife. In recent years, there have been several initiatives and projects implemented to promote sustainable agriculture in the Feather River area. The Feather River Stewardship Coalition Charter has been instrumental in bringing together various stakeholders, including farmers, environmental organizations, and local government agencies, to work towards a common goal of protecting the river. One such initiative is the use of cover crops in farming. Cover crops not only improve soil health and reduce erosion, but they also act as natural filters for water runoff, preventing harmful pollutants from entering the river.
Other projects include implementing precision irrigation systems, which help conserve water and reduce energy consumption, as well as promoting the use of organic fertilizers and pest control methods. For those who are looking to get involved in their community and support sustainable practices for river management, there are plenty of opportunities available. The Feather River Stewardship Coalition Charter regularly holds community events and workshops to educate individuals on sustainable agriculture practices and how they can make a difference in their local area. Additionally, there are resources available for farmers who are interested in transitioning to more sustainable practices. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers technical and financial assistance for farmers to implement conservation practices on their land. The NRCS also provides resources for individuals who are interested in starting their own sustainable agriculture business. In conclusion, sustainable agriculture is crucial for promoting environmentally-friendly farming practices for the Feather River Stewardship Coalition Charter.
By implementing these practices, we can protect the health of the river, support local communities, and ensure the sustainability of our natural resources for future generations.
The Importance of Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable agriculture is crucial for the health of the Feather River and its surrounding ecosystem. It involves using farming practices that minimize negative impacts on the environment while promoting long-term sustainability. This includes techniques such as crop rotation, soil conservation, and reduced chemical use.Getting Involved in Your Community
If you are interested in supporting sustainable practices for river management, there are many ways to get involved in your community. You can join local conservation groups, participate in river clean-up events, or even start your own sustainable farming project.By working together, we can make a positive impact on the Feather River and its surrounding ecosystem. | <urn:uuid:6912d2f5-3298-4bc0-be95-2484b8978fee> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.featherriversc.org/sustainable-agriculture-promoting-environmentally-friendly-farming-practices | 2024-04-20T15:52:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.942057 | 747 |
Meet Rungano Nyoni, member of the Feature Film Jury
A member of the Residence of the Festival in 2013, the Zambian filmmaker created a lot of buzz in 2018 with her first feature film, I’m Not a Witch, screened at Cannes and which won the BAFTA for best debut film. In the middle of preparing her next film, she has joined the Feature Film Jury for this 76th edition. A conversation about her working methods and the influences that fuel this film lover.
How has the dynamic of the group developed in Ruben Östlund’s Jury?
He took the reins very quickly, which is nice. Ruben Östlund has made a lot of efforts to create a good atmosphere, I think everyone on the jury is satisfied. Our exchanges have been friendly and diplomatic.
You are representing Zambia in the Feature Film Jury for the first time in the history of the Festival. What does that mean for you?
It means a lot for me. Not very many people are familiar with Zambia, so the stakes for this jury are even more important for me. In addition to showcasing my country, I also have the impression that I’m representing Africa as a continent, so the dimension is even bigger.
What are your references in terms of cinema? What inspires you?
Have you had the opportunity to tell him?
No, absolutely not! I don’t want to seem like a groupie!
Fourteen years ago, you directed the short films 20 Questions and The List. What advice would you give to the Rungano Nyoni of 2009?
I think she’s the one who should give me advice. Young filmmakers take more risks: they invest their own money in their shoots and dare to do more things. Over the years, this audacity inevitably dwindles, as others begin to invest money in your work, and that makes you feel indebted. The project doesn’t belong just to us anymore, you have to deal with more and more people, so there are fewer risks being taken. The Rungano Nyoni of 2009 would surely advise me to be more daring in my projects.
What is your favourite step in the process of making a film?
I have a love/hate relationship with the process of writing a film. I love isolating myself to write. I work best when there’s no one around me, when there’s no interference with the outside world. The most complicated thing for me is afterwards, when there’s the confrontation between the fruit of this labour and the rest of the team of the film. That’s why writing can be both the best and worst thing.
Can you talk to us about your experience at the Residence of the Festival? What are your memories of it?
It was incredible. I was with five other young and very talented filmmakers, it was a little intimidating. We met with a lot of people and our group was very tight: it was like a summer camp. Everything went really quick and this team allowed me to keep my rhythm.
I woke up every morning seeing the logo of the Festival de Cannes, it was bewitching. We did a lot of cultural activities to develop our critical reflex in every domain. It was a way for us to nourish our cinema in another way.
You were born in Zambia, did your studies in London and you live in Lisbon…How have these stages in your life, these geographical areas, nourished your cinema, do you think?
The choice of somewhere to live is due more often to practical considerations than it is to a desire for artistic inspiration. I went to live in the UK to follow my mother in her studies. I then moved to London to become a film director, then moved to Paris. These cities and countries are very inspirational, but not as much as Lisbon, where I’m able to write without thinking about anything. Soon I’ll be moving to Brittany. So maybe my next films will be influenced by this region!
What is the most striking memory you have from a screening in a theatre?
It was a screening of Michael Haneke’s The White Ribbon. At the time, I didn’t like it, I found the film pretentious. Then the images stayed in my head, they possessed me. After a week, I had fallen in love with the work, which won the Palme d’or in 2009. Today it’s one of my favourite feature films. It’s like it’s engraved in my head, it’s a very strange sensation that I haven’t had with many films.
Can you talk to us about your next film, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
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STEM Day Program
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
STEM Day is a landmark initiative for FEW where we welcome participants interested in STEM. It is a one-day virtual training program focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM Day will be held on April 27, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. eastern. Each year, FEW offers this STEM at no cost with the support of our sponsors. Our goal is to raise broader awareness of the need for more diverse and inclusive voices of minorities in science, technology, engineering, and math by the largest employer in the United States – the federal government.
FEW seeks to address the lack of women and girls considering STEM employment and provide access to these lucrative careers. STEM Day offers dynamic discussion and endless possibilities for engaging with career professionals in STEM. STEM Day will reach hundreds of students and career professionals who seek a deeper understanding of careers within the federal government. It is open to high school seniors, college or university students, and entry-level professionals. Registration is free to all and open now. Click here to register.
2022 STEM Day Program
The 2021 STEM Day Participants
For more information, please contact the National President, Karen Rainey, at [email protected] or the Sponsors and Partners Chair, Caronell Diew, at [email protected] or call the FEW National Office at (202) 898-0994.
Preparing for FEW National Awards
HELPFUL HINTS FOR PREPARING FEW NATIONAL AWARD NOMINATIONS
Remember, these are professional awards, so treat them as such. Be sure to use correct spelling (spell check is good, but have someone else review the package prior to sending), punctuation, format, etc. You must meet these minimum qualifications:
- Ensure nomination package covers the correct time-frame (e.g., January 1 – December 31). For example, award nominations for 2021 should include activities from January 1 through December 31 of 2020.
- Before preparing the nomination(s), read FEW’s NATIONAL POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (NPPM), Section IV, Awards. The latest version is posted to the website under the Members Only section. If ever in doubt, please ask the Awards Chair or your Regional Manager/Representative(s).All quarterly reports must be submitted ON TIME (due the 10th day following the end of each quarter). Reports must be submitted to the Regional Manager with copies to the Regional Representative(s), Vice President for Membership and Chapter Organization, National Finance Chair, and the National Office.
- Ensure all financial payments to National FEW and your Region are met.
- Nomination package should be organized in the same way as the award criteria is listed.
- Justify your nomination in terms of the criteria and be specific without being verbose. The nomination should include more information than words i.e. “see attached flyer,” etc. Take the time to write the nomination.
- If submitting nomination for Newsletter Award, ensure only three samples are attached (any more or less and your nomination will be rejected).
- Nominations for Best Special Project, Best Special Emphasis Project, and Best Fundraiser should only address ONE special project, special emphasis project or fundraiser or the nomination will be disqualified. This means do not submit the same flyers, documentation, etc. for these three awards – they must be different.
- Include any supporting documentation for support of the nomination (i.e., flyers, newsletter, reports, etc.).
- When applying for the Membership Award, a copy of the most current roster (Roster will say January Roster 2020 and 2021) for your chapter must be attached. If a roster is not attached, the chapter will automatically be disqualified.
- Do not cut and paste from previous years award package. This is looked for and if similar in nature more than 20 percent, the award package will be rejected.
- Chapters who submit nominations for Awards in at least four (4) special emphasis area categories are eligible to complete a nomination form for the Helen R. Dudley Overall Chapter Achievement Award. Chapters must submit a nomination package in order to be considered for this award. NOTE: If a Chapter won the Helen R. Dudley Award the previous year, that chapter is ineligible for the current year.
- If a region won the Regional Achievement Award the previous year, that region is ineligible for the current year.
- All award nominations must be submitted electronically with documentation NLT April 7, 2021. FEW Award Submission on the website has been improved to accept attachments and electronically submit your Award package to the Award team for review.
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On February 28th, FICIL met with the newly appointed Director General of the State Revenue Service (SRS), Baiba Šmite Roķe. FICIL was represented by Zlata Elksniņa-Zaščirinska, Chairperson of the Board; Evita Goša, leader of the Shadow Economy Combating work group; Ilze Berga, leader of the Tax Administration sub-group; and Vita Sakne, leader of the Tax Policy sub-group. The meeting aimed to discuss various topics such as shadow economy combatting, tax administration, taxpayer rating system and strategy of the SRS under its new leadership, with FICIL bringing up recommendations from its position paper.
Having previously collaborated on various matters, FICIL, guided by the Shadow Economy Combating work group, actively participated in the development of the now approved Shadow Economy Reduction Plan until 2027. During the meeting, the SRS expressed gratitude to FICIL for their valuable input into the plan.
The focal point of the discussion was reducing shadow economy. FICIL put forth suggestions for refining the Taxpayer Rating System, advocating for increased transparency where businesses could not only view ratings but also understand the reasoning behind them. Emphasising the diverse needs of taxpayers, FICIL proposed a more tailored approach to the taxpayer rating system. Both parties discussed strategies to incentivise businesses to operate legitimately and reduce the shadow economy in Latvia. Clear communication together with benefits were highlighted as a key factor for motivating the businesses leave shadow economy. FICIL and the SRS agreed on the necessity of balancing motivational incentives with penalties for non-taxpayers to help reduce shadow economy.
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Following Eisai’s successful phase 3 readout of its Alzheimer’s disease treatment lecanemab, the pressure—and optimism—is mounting for top competitor Eli Lilly.
On the company’s third-quarter earnings call Tuesday, executives heralded those results, which found a 27% reduction in clinical decline among treated patients with early Alzheimer’s, as providing additional validation of the amyloid beta hypothesis that’s driven the development of Lilly's own donanemab.
“Following donanemab’s TRAILBLAZER-ALZ study, this lecanemab study may further support the benefit of removing amyloid plaques for people with early, symptomatic Alzheimer’s data,” said Lilly’s chief scientific and chief medical officer Dan Skovronsky, M.D., Ph.D. Plaque buildup is the result of the amyloid beta protein misfolding in the gaps between neurons and has been thought to be a biomarker of neurodegeneration.
Similarly to Eisai, Lilly is looking to nab accelerated approval of donanemab first, with executives estimating that a decision could come in early 2023. The company would then apply for full approval following a readout of its ongoing phase 3 trial expected by the middle of next year.
While the company is bullish on Lilly's prospects, particularly in light of the lecanemab readout, analysts at SVB Securities put the chance of phase 3 success at 40%.
Nonetheless, with both companies gearing up for commercial launches next year, Lilly’s executives used the quarterly briefing to assure investors of its stake in the market. Anne White, the company’s head of neuroscience, said Lilly’s work in Alzheimer’s over the last 30 years—from diagnostic production to setbacks and successes—has cemented its reputation and commitment.
The Alzheimer's spotlight on this morning's call was not solely focused on donanemab, as hyped as the drug was. Lilly also outlined progress on its next-gen amyloid plaque-targeting monoclonal antibody, remternetug, into a phase 3 trial, with a primary endpoint centered on amyloid clearance. But like donanemab, the program will ultimately expand to assess clinical impact.
“We have a broader phase 3 program that [we’re] initiating as well as looking at the clinical endpoints as done for donanemab, but we're excited about what we're seeing so far with remternetug,” said White. The company is aiming to recruit some 400 patients for the trial with an estimated primary completion date of March 2024.
Looming large over both drugs, however, is how much the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will ultimately reimburse for them. At the beginning of the year, following Biogen’s controversial approval for Aduhelm, CMS proposed only reimbursing amyloid-targeting monoclonal antibodies approved through the accelerated pathway when used in authorized randomized control studies. White says that in light of both donanemab’s phase 2 data and lecanemab’s phase 3 data, it’s time to reconsider.
“So certainly, we would hope that this is resolved before remternetug reads out,” she said. “Obviously, the timeline, though, is not clear.” White added that should donanemab have a positive phase 3 readout, the company will request reconsideration, saying that “we cannot see a reason that CMS will continue to prevent Alzheimer's patients from getting these medicines.”
Outside of Alzheimer’s, Lilly disclosed clinical challenges for one of its gene therapies acquired from Prevail Therapeutics. GBA01, formerly known as PR001, logged a $206.5 million impairment charge due to “delays in its clinical development and estimated launch timing,” according to a Lilly spokesperson.
The drug is currently in two phase 2 trials for patients with Parkinson’s disease and Gaucher’s disease type 2, respectively. The spokesperson did not respond when asked whether there were delays in both trials, or just one. Lilly also disclosed that it was tacking on a third trial for the drug, targeting Gaucher’s disease without a specific type. GBA01 is one of only two clinical-stage drugs Lilly acquired when it shelled out more than $1 billion to buy Prevail in 2020.
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Microsoft OneNote, a versatile and powerful digital note-taking application, has revolutionized the way we capture, organize, and manage information. With its seamless integration into the Windows ecosystem, OneNote for PC has become an indispensable tool for professionals, students, and anyone looking to enhance their productivity. This comprehensive article explores the myriad features and benefits of Microsoft OneNote on PC, shedding light on how it simplifies tasks and maximizes efficiency.
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When discussing Carry On Teacher, I said I was looking forward to Sid James, but I want to open by talking about the other Kenneth. Prior to Carry On, Kenneth Connor replaced Peter Sellers on the radio show Ray’s a Laugh and understudied him on The Goon Show, so he had an excellent comedic heritage coming into the Carry On. Connor’s appearances bookend the series, showing up in the first seven films, then seven of the last eight. (Since Carry On Columbus was shot fourteen years after the penultimate film, Carry On Emmannuelle, it seems unfair to hold that against him.)
Neurotics seemed to be a specialty of his, at least in these early runs. In Carry On Sergeant he’s a hypochondriac, in Carry On Teacher he’s an introvert inclined to spoonerisms. In Constable, Connor reaches new heights as an intensely superstitious man completely incapable of asking Constable Passworthy (Joan Sims) out on a date until he knows her sign.
Later, he started playing more lecherous, leering characters, turning him into sort of a Sid James, Jr. Connor is better served playing neurotics.
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Shirley Eaton, the leading lady of Sergeant and James Bond’s most beautiful corpse, is here for her third and final appearance — and she’e mostly there for Philips to wolf-whistle at. This is probably for the best, since Eaton never showed much in the way of comedy chops. Joan Sims on the other hand, is wasted. She’s set up as the over-earnest constable, but she just comes off looking naïve. By the end of the movie, she’s playing the straight woman to the Connor’s awkwardness.
Constable has much the same format as Sergeant, up to and including having Eric Barker in the supervisory role. Under him in the William Hartnell slot is Sid James. Later James will be the most dependable Dirty Old Man in the series, but here he’s in the “B” character of the put-upon everyman. Both kinds of roles suit him well, but this one had me regretting that he was born too early to play Sam Vimes. Fortunately, that story serves as a better framework than the one in Sergeant and the movie feels less episodic than Nurse.
Most of the best bits of the film involve Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, or both. Hawtrey gets to do an elaborate slapstick routine chasing a cat up a church bell-tower. Williams helps an old lady across the street who doesn’t want to be helped later. Towards the end of the film, Williams and Hawtrey go undercover in drag at a department store — causing more trouble than they prevent.
One thing that puzzles me about the movie is it feels so much newer than Sergeant despite being done only two years later. The writer, director, and producer are all the same; the cinematographers all from the same era of film. So I can’t put my finger on what’s different. But this film feels less formal and more relaxed, which is probably why I like it more than the others. If you have never seen Carry On movies, it’s good one to start with. | <urn:uuid:4054b2e9-1893-4504-a268-17fbdf967901> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.filmhydra.com/movies/1960/carry-on-constable/ | 2024-04-20T15:39:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.957784 | 697 |
“I’ve been reading all the budget books, using all the templates and I just can’t seem to figure this out,” says a new client of mine. I understood her frustration. Budget templates are not a one-size-fits-all type of thing.
A good budget is one that grows with you and gives a clear vision of the future of your money.
The typical budget template makes me cringe - One month’s expenses and income on one page. There are also those “budget”, “actual” and “difference” columns that make budgeting confusing. Yes, these columns can help with adjusting future budgets, but I think these columns are unnecessary.
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Dragon Quest, the brain-meltingly popular RPG series from Japan, where it’s so popular, Square-Enix are forced to release games on Saturdays as workers will otherwise pull a sickie to get the day off to play it. Although the Dragon Quest series isn’t quite so popular over here in the Western World, it does hold its own fairly well against the other RPG giants, with its quirky sense of humour and tradition.
Dragon Quest IX is the first Dragon Quest game which was developed solely for a handheld, and was made with the Nintendo DS’s Wi-Fi and local multiplayer in mind.
For a series which usually does well on the plot front… ARGH THIS GAME .You start off as an angel serving ‘God’ by carrying out good deeds, but uhh, stuff happens and you get chucked out of heaven. This game then becomes one continuous fetch quest. There are a couple of twists which I didn’t see coming in the plot, but on the whole, it’s fairly tedious.
Although a lot of the music will be familiar to veterans of the Dragon Quest series, newer players may find that the music in this game isn’t that catchy, and won’t stay with them for long after playing the game. Sound effects in this game are fairly uninspiring on the whole, but you will smile the first time you hear a monster trying to entice your party into dancing.
The graphics in this game, the 3d models in particular, are pretty impressive for a DS game. The level of detail in the backgrounds and in dungeons is amazing. The graphics themselves use the quirky cartoon style which is common to the Dragon Quest series, and many of the game’s designs will be familiar to fans of the series, or anyone who watches Dragon Ball Z. one thing which makes the graphics stand out in this game is how you can customise each individual player character, and they will all look unique depending on the equipment you give them.
Cut scenes in this game also look damn good, I just wish there were more of them.
This was a game built for multiplayer, and it does it well. Any handheld RPG which looks to include multiplayer should look to this game for its inspiration. Multiplayer in this game just works so well and seamlessly, with players dropping in and out of game worlds, whether it’s over Wi-Fi or the local Co-Operative gameplay, to taking on quests which you have yet to unlock in your game, to tagging with another player to gain new items and level up your party with some help from a stronger team. Multiplayer in this game is virtually a whole separate game in its own right.
The main game will not challenge you. Which is a shame, but also quite typical for the Dragon Quest series. Oh no. The challenge this game has comes from the grottoes, dungeons which are unlock once you’ve beaten the main game and get progressively harder, which bosses from previous Dragon Quest games revisited. And they are brutal.
If you’ve ever played a Dragon Quest game, you pretty much know what to expect, game play wise, as the series has several time honoured roots and traditions. You’ll start off by creating a custom hero, using several pre-designed options. The game itself uses a job system much like Dragon Quest III, and combines that with the skill point system from Dragon Quest VIII. Once you get into the game a bit, you’ll come to a town where you can recruit several generic human adventurers into your party, and you’ll get to pick their job as well as customize their look too.
You’ll than begin the process of traveling to different towns, solving their personal problems, and looking for a way to ascend back into the heavens.
When you level up, you’ll always gain different stats, which will change depending on what job you are at the time. Of course “warrior” is going to get more strength than a “priest”! But every so often upon levelling up you’ll also gain skill points, which you can use to upgrade one of your job’s five skills, and at certain skill levels you’ll gain new abilities. Further into the game, you will be able to change jobs, meaning you can gain skills and stat increases from several different jobs, leading to a certain amount of customization.
Oh, and you will start each job at level one, as they combine your level and what job you are together. Game play is pretty standard RPG fare, the only thing you can do besides the basics is that sometimes you’ll get the option to do a “coup-de’grace” attack, which is a special attack based on what job you are. They are kind-of like random limit breaks.
Each job has limitations on what they can equip, so you’ll have to keep that in mind when you change jobs and pick which weapons you want your characters to become proficient with. In total, there’re six different jobs you can start as, and an additional six that you need to complete quests to access. I will say, though, that one of the “advanced” jobs you can only get in a dungeon right before you complete the game, while another is only available after you beat the game, so let’s just say that you’ll get to customize through ten different jobs.
Oh, and also there are no random battles in Dragon Quest IX. Instead, you’ll see the enemies drop out of the sky as you walk around, and can basically choose if you want to fight them or not. And that does include metal slimes! Of course, sometimes you’re forced to fight, since an enemy might see you and catch you (if they are faster than you), or you might need to get through some narrow corridor that some random fat enemy is blocking.
One notable exception is that when you’re travelling in the ship, you will get into random encounters.
Overall, the game keeps many outdated but time honoured traditions, although you can tell the developers tried to make these things easier to swallow for new comers. You can only save in a church (although they do have a more modernized “quick save” feature). You can’t tell how much more experience you need to level up (although your priest can do it with a little training). And of course, sound effects and certain tunes will always be present in the series. The amount of customization in the game, especially with equipment, is staggering.
Every piece of equipment you can equip is on your character with the exception of accessories, which is impressive. Levelling skills is pretty slow, since you don’t get skill points every level. I beat the game with one skill maxed on each character and one skill about half-way on each character, along with several skills that only had a handful of skill points in them. And I did skill grind on some metal slimes for more than a few hours.
The alchemy pot also makes a return from Dragon Quest VIII, and you’ll need to use old equipment and items found on the world map to make new items.
There are also dozens and dozens of quests to find and complete throughout the world, which is also impressive and adds a lot to the game’s playability. The game isn’t about instant gratification, and definitely rewards the patient gamer.
Why would you replay this game after you’ve plonked several hundred hours into completely everything?
Replay Value: 4
A must have for any fan of RPGs on the handheld or anyone who wants to lose several hundred hours of their life.
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Festivities start as he enters our house to grace the occasion. Its common during festivities, that we also indulge in a lot of sweets and fried food. If you want to stay healthy, then follow these simple tips which is tried and tested.
1. Don’t miss your daily routine of your workout, if your not able to complete the full, do the minimal.For e.g Go for Jog for ½ hr /Brisk walk for say 30 min.
2. Keep yourself hydrated at all times. Try to drink lemon water if you feel that you had a heavy meal so that it aids in better digestion. Try to have juices during puja which will get you refreshed. (Avoid coffee/Tea).
3. Keep drinking warm water throughout the day of pooja which will help in digestion and make you feel lite.
4. Have a light dinner the previous day.E.g Salad + Soup + Yogurt/Soup+Bowl of Salad etc. Try to have Curd/Buttermilk/Milk based sweets from skimmed milk.
5. Indulging in smaller portion sizes will always work the trick. If you are a sweet addict try breaking them into smaller pieces and have them.
6. Try to make sweets at home and use Jaggery/Dates as a sweetening option.
7. Try to make healthy foods during the festival, Baked modaks/Wheat modals, more of salads, less of fried stuff.
8. Try going on a detox next 2 days to ensure that your cleansed. You can try put smoothies/Yogurts/Juices as detox options.
9. In order to avoid health-related issues during this Ganesh Chaturthi, let’s make a conscious effort to alter our food habits & stay fit. | <urn:uuid:8e1e4054-1820-4478-a5c9-10d24ae3336c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.fitsource.in/post/let-s-say-ganpathi-bappa-moriya-again | 2024-04-20T17:09:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.955301 | 382 |
LOUISVILLE. Among the new products Dometic displayed at the Mid-America Trucking Show here last week was a battery-based, engine-off cooling unit specifically developed for use in Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) Freightliner Cascadia, Columbia, MB2 Business Class and Western Star day cabs.
According to Lou Siegel, spokesman for Dometic’s U.S. trucking business unit, the new system is scheduled to be available from the OEM as a published option starting in late 2011 or early 2012.
Initially, the split-system cooling unit will be installed at the OEM’s own post-delivery and inspection facilities. It is designed to deliver 5,000 BTU/hr of cooling with a 1.5-hour run time and to meet all federal, local and CARB emissions requirements.
According to Dometic, it is working closely with DTNA to help assure that the new system is a success from the start-- for end users and for DTNA. Among other things, Dometic is providing training for DTNA workers and dealer personnel who will be installing and servicing the new cooling units.
“We are really focused this year on doing a good job [for our OEM partners],” Siegel told Fleet Owner. “We have to pull together.” | <urn:uuid:48a6ce6f-12bc-470c-9052-78c938caf67c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.fleetowner.com/emissions-efficiency/article/21680394/dometic-engine-off-cooling-system-designed-for-daimler-day-cabs | 2024-04-20T17:40:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.940946 | 286 |
"It is vitally important to safety to carefully monitor tire pressure on a regular basis," Mineta said. "Driving with substantially under-inflated tires can lead to crashes and tragedy, in addition to reducing fuel efficiency and shortening tire life."
Mineta added that a radial tire can lose much of its air pressure and still appear to be fully inflated.
To help vehicle owners better monitor the air pressure in their tires, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last month proposed a new federal motor vehicle safety standard that would require the installation of tire pressure monitoring systems in new passenger cars and light trucks. The proposed requirement would also cover buses and multipurpose vehicles with a GVW rating of 10,000 pounds or less.
For purposes of the survey, a tire was considered under-inflated at 8 psi or more below the vehicle manufacturer's recommended inflation pressure. This is 25% of a common recommended cold inflation pressure of 32 psi. | <urn:uuid:b65f72ff-1a41-44de-b55c-7bd5a4084b31> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.fleetowner.com/news/article/21681355/one-third-of-light-trucks-have-under-inflated-tires-dot-says | 2024-04-20T17:40:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.967264 | 198 |
Engaged employees in every organization or company are loyal, productive, and more customer-focused.
Recent research conducted about employee engagement shows that 80% of business directors believe that engaged employees do better, heightening their teams’ success and the development of their company.
Definition Of Employee Engagement
Employee engagement means the emotional and mental connection that employees feel when doing their work and towards their organization and teams.
There are four levels of employee engagement:
- Greatly engaged employees
- Fairly engaged employees
- Hardly engaged employees
- Disengaged employees
Greatly Engaged Employees
Typically, these are employees who hold very favourable views at their workplace. Naturally, when your employees feel attached to their teams, treasure their jobs, and have positive feelings about your organization, they will definitely want to stay and put in more effort to help the organization flourish. These “brand advocates” always talk positively about their company to friends and family. They cheer up other employees to do their best.
Fairly Engaged Employees
These kinds of employees see their company in a fairly favourable light. Generally, they like their organization but are always on the lookout for greener pastures opportunities. These employees will never ask for more responsibilities and may not deliver well. There is always something about the job or company that holds them back from full engagement.
Hardly Engaged Employees
These types of employees always feel indifferent or detached from their place of work. They’re unreliable and risky to deal with because they’re always sourcing for other jobs. They don’t have motivation for their positions and will only do as much as they can to get by—sometimes less.
These are the worst employees to have in an organization. Reasons, they always have a negative opinion about their place of work. They are dissociated from the goal, future, and missions of the company. They lack dedication to their position and responsibilities. It’s advisable to know how to handle them so that their negative perceptions don’t affect the productivity of the other employees around them.
Ways To Improve Employee Engagement
Make Core Values And Point Up Your Mission
Typically, employees tend to be more engaged when there’s an objective or target they can work to achieve and a purpose to motivate them. Your mission and core values are the starting point of your organization’s culture, which acts as a significant role in your employees’ engagement. First, start by making a concise list of the organization’s core values, then train each employee.
By doing so, it will make employees understand better the importance of the organization’s principles, how they certainly impact the work and what’s expected of each individual. Always be the first to lead, and they follow, and every member should be held accountable.
Feedback is essential in each organization. It has been proven that the high rated managers by their team are those who offer their direct reports a lot of feedback. Those who give fewer reports feedback were rated low. Begin by organizing check-ins for each worker with their manager, then motivate the central administration to establish structured review meetings with their team.
Considering that it may be tempting to carry through a company-wide schedule for feedback, bear in mind that each unit is unique, and frequent associations may feel different.
Did you know that your managers’ levels of association directly hurt their teams? For example, Let’s have a look at some statistics, 24% of workers are engaged at their workplace, which nearly tallies with the 25% of managers who expose being engaged. However, employees say that 65% of high-ranked managers are excited about their duties. While your staff engagement master plan should consider every employee’s individual needs, focusing on the central administration is a practical way to increase employee engagement Australia across the board quickly.
Recognize The Top Performers And Reward Them
When you recognize and reward the performing workers, there is a competition where every worker will be striving and going on an extra mile to thrive in his position. Keep in mind that their efforts will be appreciated. Take time to appreciate your workers and allow them also to do the same for their peers.
Considering that feedback is crucial among employees, authorize managers to compel positive recognition as part of their everyday activity. Utilize your channel of communications to promote acknowledgements to the whole organization.
Conduct Employee Engagement Surveys
The surveys are vital in every organization because they’ll help you know what’s working out and what is not working out, and they make employees feel recognized or valued. Offering each individual an opportunity to speak out their views encourages open communication and honesty. You can check on prominent corporations for inspiration and how they do it, but in the long run, your team is different. | <urn:uuid:3b5b49c0-944a-4959-8b99-c3ac01069ff2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.flippingheck.com/comprehending-employee-engagement-how-do-businesses-do-it/ | 2024-04-20T17:42:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.971335 | 991 |
Starting May 7, 2025, all air travelers 18 years of age and older will be required to carry a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another form of acceptable ID to fly within the U.S. REAL ID-compliant cards will usually have a star marking in the upper portion of the card. For questions, please contact your local driver’s license branch on how to obtain a REAL ID compliant card. These new cards are the law. Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act aims to set standards for the insurance of sources of identification.
Kentucky residents: Click here for information regarding the REAL ID Act.
Indiana residents: Click here for more information regarding the REAL ID Act.
Please note: TSA does not require children under the age of 18 to provide identification when traveling with a companion within the U.S. Reach out to your airline for any further questions about specific ID requirements for a traveler under 18. If you have misplaced or left your ID at home, you may still be able to fly. TSA officers may ask you to complete a test to verify your identification. This could include collecting information like your name, address and other personal information to confirm your identity. If your identity cannot be confirmed, you will not be allowed to enter the security checkpoint. We recommend that you arrive at least two hours before your flight time. | <urn:uuid:4bf283ad-bb0e-4ee9-8246-07512919f303> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.flylouisville.com/travel-documents/ | 2024-04-20T15:42:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.909335 | 278 |
With the mid-2023 deadline approaching, activities related to the implementation of the project “Implementation of the HR AWARD standard in the FNUSA-ICRC” (HR Award) are reaching their peak at the ICRC. One of the expected project outcomes was a trip abroad to a research centre aimed at deepening research cooperation and internationalization of the ICRC. For the purpose of this trip, we selected the Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (IMM) in Portugal, a research institute affiliated to the University of Lisbon.
Representatives of the FNUSA Legal and Projects Department, together with representatives of the HR Department, the PR Department and the Business and Academic Relations of the ICRC, undertook a three-day visit to the IMM to learn about the management processes of the institution, the organisation of research and the work of the administrative teams.
The IMM proved to be an excellent choice not only because of its similar internal structure but also because of the similar research areas that offer potential for future collaboration between our research teams. Specifically, the institution focuses on cancer research, neuroscience, immunology, and the study of infections and inflammation. Further potential is offered by the local bio-bank, which currently has around 300,000 samples and offers opportunities for use in, for example, clinical trials. Funding for the IMM is largely supported by national grants. In terms of visibility, there is a clear emphasis on both effective communication within and outside the institution and on promoting technology transfer. The IMM has, for example, already 7 spin-off companies.
Due to its links with the local university and teaching hospital, the IMM has comparable availability of capacity from both institutions as the ICRC. We will further develop our cooperation based, among other things, on the memorandum signed between IMM and ICRC last year. We foresee sharing contacts at the level of research teams and administration and the possibility of further exchange of experiences on the management of a scientific institution of comparable size. We have thus fulfilled the corresponding objective of the HR Award in full!
Author: Marta Vrlová, M.A., MPH, Senior PR Specialist ICRC, [email protected].
Contact for media: Ing. Jiří Erlebach, Head of PR and Marketing, Spokesperson, FNUSA, +420 543 182 006, [email protected].
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Here at Noise Agency, there’s nothing we enjoy more than creating original and unusual ways for our clients to engage with their audience. From carefully crafted corporate films to exciting, interactive experiences, we have a track record of making noise in a creative, cost-effective way for our clients, helping them to reach their target audience more effectively than ever before.
As a multi-disciplinary team we build impactful brands, creating everything from logos to bespoke photography, corporate colours to compelling copy. We are masters of social media and digital communications, including SEO, blog posts and PPC campaigns. Most importantly, we are strategic thinkers, working hard to understand our clients and analyse their opportunities so we can create campaigns that deliver real results.
Through 20 years experience, we have developed strong relationships with a host of leading national and international companies, across a huge range of sectors, from pharma to farming, confectionery to construction. We also champion local businesses too, from Fylde football teams to Lancaster architects.
Not only do we have a proud track record with individual clients, we’ve been winners in the past with our football predictor too, helping numerous new and existing clients to engage with their colleagues and customers. | <urn:uuid:1ec74e21-7f05-442a-8aaf-884e9e65f34d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.football-predictor.net/about-the-platform/who-we-are/ | 2024-04-20T16:09:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.949147 | 248 |
Who knew that a gaming addiction could help lay the path to Web stardom?
Two years ago actress Felicia Day broke through the millions of videos posted on YouTube with a series called The Guild--about gaming addicts--that she wrote, produced and starred in.
Last year, she helped her friend Joss Whedon, director of the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, figure out how to market his Web production Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. It's since become one of the Web's most popular shows. (Day plays the female lead in Dr. Horrible.)
Day, 29, first gained recognition as an actress when she appeared as Vi on Buffy in 2003. But she struggled to find satisfying work once the show ended. "I'm kind of quirky, so I wasn't working everyday," she says. "I wanted to write something I knew, and I had had a bad addiction to gaming."
She wrote a pilot called The Guild about a group of online gamers. The networks were interested, but didn't get that people actually interact with each other online. The concept of girl gamers was a very foreign one to them. So Day decided to produce the show herself online. That meant teaching herself everything from WordPress (blogging software) to Photoshop (for photo editing) to Final Cut (for video editing). "I didn't have the funds to hire someone to do those things for me," says Day.
She knew The Guild would appeal to other hard-core gamers, so she pitched it to blogs she read like Kotaku and Joystiq. Those sites helped spread the word about the show, which became a viral hit among a niche group of gamers. The premier episode has been viewed 2.7 million times.
By the third episode, YouTube took notice and started promoting The Guild on its front page. In September 2008,
Based on similar shows, Forbes estimates The Guild costs between $7,000 and $10,000 per episode to produce. Day won't share details about the show's finances. She does say that the sponsors provide her with enough money to pay the people who work on the show, but not enough for her to quit her day job. Day recently appeared on an episode of My Boys, which airs on TBS.
"My work in mainstream TV and movies definitely helps me pay the bills," says Day. "But I get to do what I want creatively at the same time."
She likes that her support comes from companies like Microsoft and Sprint rather than from a studio. "In my situation, they [Microsoft and Sprint] spend a fraction of what they would spend on an ad. They're not in the business to influence the creative process, and they know they'll be reaching the audience they're looking for," says Day.
When Joss Whedon was trying to figure out the best way to release Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog on the Web, he turned to Day, who plays Penny in the three-part series.
"We showed it at [talent agency] CAA, and their own Internet people didn't know what to do," says Whedon. "But we have Felicia Day, and she knows more about the Internet than anyone."
"I advised him to think like an audience member," says Day. "How would they want to experience and buy it?"
Based on this, Whedon decided to treat the series like an event, putting it up for three days for free and then moving it to more traditional outlets like Hulu and iTunes. Day also helped Whedon ignite his fans to market the show for him. Using social media like Facebook and then-nascent Twitter, he was able to publicize the show without spending money on a public relations firm.
Dr. Horrible has grossed $2.5 million so far, and everyone involved got paid. "Felicia Day is the queen of all Internet," says Whedon. He's only half joking. | <urn:uuid:60855625-c81c-416a-97ff-58d73d01fdc1> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.forbes.com/2009/08/04/gaming-the-guild-technology-e-gang-09-felicia-day.html | 2024-04-20T17:38:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.986531 | 805 |
Correlated Forex Pairs: Impact of Economic Events and News on Trading
The foreign exchange market, also known as forex, is the largest and most liquid financial market in the world. With an average daily volume of approximately $6.6 trillion, it offers countless opportunities for traders to profit from currency fluctuations. One important factor that influences forex trading is the correlation between currency pairs.
Correlation in forex refers to the statistical measure of how two currency pairs move in relation to each other. A positive correlation means that the two pairs move in the same direction, while a negative correlation indicates that they move in opposite directions. Understanding the correlation between currency pairs is crucial for risk management and making informed trading decisions.
There are various factors that can impact the correlation between forex pairs, with economic events and news being among the most influential. Economic events such as GDP reports, interest rate decisions, and employment data can have a significant impact on the value of a currency. When these events occur, it can cause a domino effect across correlated currency pairs.
For example, let’s consider the correlation between the EUR/USD and GBP/USD pairs. These two pairs are positively correlated, meaning they tend to move in the same direction. If a positive economic event, such as better-than-expected GDP growth in the Eurozone, occurs, it is likely to strengthen the euro. As a result, both the EUR/USD and GBP/USD pairs are likely to experience upward movement.
On the other hand, negative economic events or news can disrupt the correlation between currency pairs. Political instability, trade disputes, or unexpected policy announcements can create volatility and cause currency pairs to move independently of their usual correlation. This can lead to increased risk and uncertainty for traders.
To effectively trade correlated currency pairs, it is essential to stay informed about economic events and news that can impact the forex market. Traders should regularly monitor economic calendars, central bank statements, and news releases to anticipate potential market movements. Economic indicators such as inflation rates, employment data, and consumer sentiment can provide valuable insights into the health of an economy and the potential direction of currency pairs.
Moreover, traders must also be aware of the time frame over which currency pairs are correlated. Correlations can change over time due to various factors such as changes in economic conditions, political events, or shifts in market sentiment. Therefore, it is important to regularly reassess correlations and adjust trading strategies accordingly.
In addition to economic events and news, it is also important to consider other factors that can impact forex correlations. For instance, the influence of central bank policies, interest rate differentials, and market sentiment cannot be overlooked. Changes in monetary policy or interest rates can significantly impact currency values and correlation patterns. Similarly, shifts in market sentiment, such as risk aversion or risk appetite, can cause correlations to break down or strengthen.
To effectively manage the impact of economic events and news on trading correlated forex pairs, risk management strategies should be implemented. Diversification is a key aspect of risk management in forex trading. By diversifying across different currency pairs, traders can reduce their exposure to correlated movements and mitigate potential losses.
Furthermore, the use of stop-loss orders and take-profit orders can help traders limit their risk and protect their profits. Stop-loss orders can automatically close a trade if the market moves against the trader beyond a predetermined level, while take-profit orders can lock in profits when the market reaches a specific target.
In conclusion, understanding the impact of economic events and news on trading correlated forex pairs is essential for successful trading in the forex market. Economic events can disrupt or strengthen correlations, leading to potential trading opportunities or increased risk. Traders should stay informed about economic calendars, news releases, and central bank statements to anticipate market movements. Additionally, risk management strategies such as diversification and the use of stop-loss and take-profit orders can help traders mitigate potential losses and protect their profits. | <urn:uuid:60890c78-a239-46e3-a2e6-504ee210d474> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.forex.academy/correlated-forex-pairs-impact-of-economic-events-and-news-on-trading/ | 2024-04-20T17:02:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.932515 | 811 |
Forex trading is often seen as a lucrative way to make money, as it provides an opportunity to invest in the foreign exchange market and potentially earn profits through buying and selling currency pairs. However, one of the most common questions among forex traders is how to make money by selling low.
In essence, selling low in the forex market involves shorting a currency pair, which means betting on the depreciation of one currency against another. This trading strategy can be profitable if done correctly, but it requires a solid understanding of the market and the ability to identify trends and patterns.
Here are some key steps to making money in forex by selling low:
1. Understand the market
Before you start trading, it is essential to understand the forex market and the factors that influence currency values. Economic indicators, political events, and global news can all impact exchange rates, and it is crucial to keep up-to-date with these developments. You can also use technical analysis tools, such as charts and indicators, to identify trends and patterns in the market.
2. Identify a currency pair to short
Once you have a good understanding of the market, you need to identify a currency pair to short. This involves choosing a currency that you believe will depreciate against another. For example, you might short the USD/JPY pair if you think the US dollar will weaken against the Japanese yen.
3. Place a sell order
To sell a currency pair, you need to place a sell order with your broker. This will allow you to sell the base currency and buy the quote currency at the current exchange rate. If the exchange rate falls, you will make a profit on your short position.
4. Manage your risk
Trading forex involves risk, and shorting a currency pair can be particularly risky. If the exchange rate rises instead of falling, you could lose money on your position. To manage your risk, it is essential to set stop-loss orders to limit your losses if the market moves against you. You should also use proper risk management techniques, such as position sizing and diversification.
5. Monitor the market
Once you have placed a sell order, you need to monitor the market closely to see how the exchange rate is moving. You can use technical analysis tools and economic indicators to help you make informed decisions about when to close your position. It is also essential to keep an eye on global news and events that could impact the currency pair you are trading.
In conclusion, selling low in the forex market can be a profitable trading strategy if done correctly. It requires a solid understanding of the market and the ability to identify trends and patterns. To make money by selling low, you need to identify a currency pair to short, place a sell order, manage your risk, and monitor the market closely. By following these steps, you can potentially earn profits in the forex market. | <urn:uuid:6198ddc0-660c-4f6e-9738-12fdab3e4915> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.forex.academy/how-do-i-make-money-in-forex-by-selling-low/ | 2024-04-20T16:43:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.940585 | 593 |
If you are interested in forex trading, one of the first things you need to do is set up a forex trading account. The process of setting up such an account can vary depending on a number of factors, and it is important to understand what is involved before you get started. In this article, we will explore how long it takes to set up a forex trading account and what you can expect during the process.
Step 1: Choose a Forex Broker
The first step in setting up a forex trading account is to choose a forex broker. There are many forex brokers out there, each with their own unique features and benefits. Some of the things you should consider when choosing a forex broker include:
– Regulation: Is the broker regulated by a reputable authority? This is important for ensuring the safety of your funds and the fairness of the trading platform.
– Trading Platform: What trading platform does the broker offer? Is it easy to use and does it have the features you need?
– Spreads and Fees: What are the spreads and fees charged by the broker? These can have a significant impact on your profitability as a trader.
– Customer Support: What kind of customer support does the broker offer? Are they responsive and helpful when you have questions or issues?
Once you have chosen a forex broker, the next step is to open an account with them.
Step 2: Account Opening Process
The account opening process can vary depending on the forex broker you choose. Some brokers have a very streamlined process that can be completed in a matter of minutes, while others may require more documentation and take longer to set up.
Generally, the account opening process involves the following steps:
– Fill out an online application form: This will typically require you to provide basic personal information, such as your name, address, and contact details.
– Upload ID and proof of address: Most brokers will require you to upload a copy of your ID (passport, driver’s license, etc.) and a recent utility bill or bank statement as proof of address.
– Complete a suitability assessment: Some brokers may require you to complete a suitability assessment to ensure that forex trading is suitable for your investment objectives and experience level.
– Fund your account: Once your account is approved, you will need to fund it with the minimum deposit required by the broker. This can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, depending on the broker and account type.
Step 3: Platform Setup and Trading
Once your account is set up and funded, you can start trading forex. This typically involves downloading the trading platform provided by your broker, logging in, and placing trades.
The time it takes to set up a forex trading account can vary depending on the broker and the complexity of the account opening process. Some brokers offer a very quick and streamlined process that can be completed in a matter of minutes, while others may require more documentation and take several days to approve your account.
In general, you should allow at least a few days to set up a forex trading account, especially if you are new to trading and require more assistance from your broker. It is important to take the time to choose a reputable broker and read through their terms and conditions carefully before opening an account.
Setting up a forex trading account can be a straightforward process, but it is important to choose a reputable broker and go through the necessary steps to ensure the safety of your funds and the fairness of the trading platform. The time it takes to set up a forex trading account can vary depending on the broker and the complexity of the account opening process, but in general, you should allow at least a few days to get started. With the right broker and a solid trading strategy, forex trading can be a profitable and exciting venture. | <urn:uuid:8652858e-9fee-4079-ba42-8a3ce7703a7b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.forex.academy/how-long-does-it-take-to-set-up-forex-trading-account/ | 2024-04-20T17:06:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.949066 | 786 |
Expected to open its doors in 2021, the luxury resort will bring the award-winning luxury brand to this Eastern Caribbean Island for the first time. The natural beauty of St. Kitts attracts travellers from every corner of the world. Steeped in history, this destination, which is part of the Leeward Island chain of the Lesser Antilles, is treasured for its breathtaking mountainous terrain, rain forests and expansive beaches.
“We are excited to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to the stunning island of St. Kitts and are happy to have found the right opportunity to do so,” commented Lisa Holladay, Global Brand Leader for The Ritz-Carlton. “This collaboration will help meet the increased demand for luxury travel offerings on St. Kitts and we look forward to welcoming guests to experience The Ritz-Carlton’s legendary service set against such a breathtaking backdrop.”
The lavish resort will feature 125 stylish suites, plus 25 branded villas and residences. Located on the picturesque Southeast Peninsula of the island facing the Caribbean Sea, from this location guests will have easy access to the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brimstone Hill, downtown Basseterre and the local beaches of both leeward and windward sides of the Caribbean Sea.
The resort will offer a wide range of amenities including a luxury spa, several swimming pools set within the lush tropical landscape, and spectacular indoor and outdoor dining facilities and meeting spaces.
“We are delighted to see this first step in what will be a major project on the Southeast Peninsula of the island,” said The Honorable Lindsay Fitz-Patrick Grant, minister of Tourism, International Trade, Industry and Commerce for St. Kitts. “We have maintained our focus on enhancing our tourism offerings and we are committed to ensuring sustainable investment and employment in St. Kitts. I am elated that we have such an eminent group working together on this project in what is surely going to be one of the best resorts in the Caribbean.”
What’s more, the Ritz-Carlton resort is estimated to create 300 jobs on the island during construction, with a further expected 250 jobs once the resort is operational. “We are delighted to be working with the government of St. Kitts and we are excited to help bring the iconic Ritz-Carlton brand to this exclusive destination,” said William Anderson, Managing Director of The Liamuiga Corporation.
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Bosses who regularly ridicule one of their employees aren't just negatively affecting the target of their venom, but the work environment as a whole, a new study finds.
Research from the University of New Hampshire shows that abusive bosses— those who display hostile verbal and nonverbal behaviors such as publicly criticizing employees or giving them the silent treatment — create a work atmosphere that is filled with frustration and a lack of perceived organizational support.
"Although the effects of abusive supervision may not be as physically harmful as other types of dysfunctional behavior, such as workplace violence or aggression, the actions are likely to leave longer-lasting wounds, in part, because abusive supervision can continue for a long time," said Paul Harvey, a New Hampshire professor and one of the study's authors.
The study discovered that employees who witness or hear about the abusive behavior suffer just as much.
"When vicarious abusive supervision is present, employees realize that the organization is allowing this negative treatment to exist, even if they are not experiencing it directly," the study's authors said.
Study researchers queried 233 employees in a wide range of occupations about supervisory abuse.
The researchers found that both the direct victim of the abuse and the co-workers who experienced it "second hand" had greater job frustration, a tendency to abuse other co-workers and a lack of perceived organizational support.
"Our research suggests that vicarious abusive supervision is as likely as abusive supervision to negatively affect desired outcomes, with the worst outcomes resulting when both vicarious abusive supervision and abusive supervision are present," the researchers said. "Top management needs further education regarding the potential impacts of vicarious abuse supervision on employees to prevent and/or mitigate the effects of such abuse."
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What is normal Christianity? Dr. Jonathan Welton explores this topic in this excellent book. Jesus and the apostles lived normal Christian lives. Dr. Welton points out that what we call revival is actually simply a return to the way things are suppose to be all the time! Read the quotes below, but be sure to pick up this challenging book and explore the world of Normal Christianity.
Jesus and the Book of Acts are the standard of Normal Christianity.
Jesus Christ is the example of Normal for the Christian. To be different from Jesus in any way is to be an aberration from the standard set by His life.
Maintaining your own spirit and the fire of the Holy Spirit within you is how you sustain revival.
Normal Christians affect change in every environment. This type of lifestyle is not accidental; it requires constant, personal responsibility
The measurement of how close God comes is totally dependent on us. We determine how much of His presence we really wan
Seeing God as relational and responsive is a major key to living as a Normal Christian.
God sent you through the valley so that you would take over the valley, not so that you would submit to the valley experience and live in depression for ten years.
It is not the job of churches to spiritually feed the believer; it is a personal responsibility to feed oneself.
Before we can attempt to love God, we must make our first priority to receive love from Him. The reality is that we cannot even love God correctly until we are receiving His love.
You cannot mess this up. It is as if the Lord throws His hands up and says, “I do not care what you do or have done. I have already decided to absolutely love you no matter what , and you have no influence in changing that.”
The result is that every time we sin, we do not treat ourselves with the same unconditional love that God has for us. We beat ourselves up and become disappointed and angry at our failures. This is a sign that our love for ourselves is completely passed upon our performance and is thus conditional.
Value and worth are always determined by what someone else is willing to pay for something In our case, God was willing to pay for us with the death of Jesus. Therefore, we are of equal value to Jesus in the eyes of the Father or else He made a bad investment.
Whenever you see the fruit of control, you can tell that fear is at the root.
Freedom and independence are not the same. Freedom comes through self-control, whereas independence requires the control of the surrounding environment. Freedom comes because individuals are in control of their own lives and choices; self-control enables a person to stay walking in love regardless of the circumstances. Independence is maintained by keeping others at a distance so they do not gain control over us. People who walk in independence do not walk in love. The only way to walk in love is to walk in freedom.
We are called to live above reproach [sin], but not above suspicion.
If we are going to be like Him, we cannot live with so much concern for the opinions of others.
Viewing all females to whom they are not married as either their sister or mother will encourage appropriate interaction between the genders.
Normal Christianity measures spiritual maturity by love, not by theological knowledge.
Spiritual fathers have been entrusted by God to train sons and daughters how to walk safely in freedom.
Love that motivates freedom is the difference between controlling leaders and empowering leaders.
When we embrace Jesus, we are embracing Truth, because Truth is a Person.
If the freedom that you are walking in leads you into sin, rather than away from it, you are getting your freedom for a source other than Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
But if we teach people that their number one priority is to receive the love of God and walk in love toward others, then they will safety handle the freedom they are given.
That is exactly what legalism does, it creates burdens that God never intended.
Focusing on the heart would result in less rebellion in the Church and in Christian homes.
The truth is that we are not His slaves, but we choose to be His bondservants. According to the Old Testament Law, a bondservant was given freedom and then made a choice to give his life to his master.
For a Normal Christian, most spiritual warfare is not about getting out of sin, but maintaining freedom from sin or legalism.
When God sent Jesus to pay the wages of your sin, He was not trying to buy a slave. God wanted free people who would choose to become His bondservants out of love for Him. God is not a slaver owner.
In the eyes of God, repentance literally rewrites your life story.
God does not separate Himself from us, but when we access our past, we choose to turn away from Him. Because God does not exist in our repented-of past, we literally have to leave God behind when we delve into our past.
The repented-of past actually does not exist; therefore, to go back there is to live in a false reality.
It would have put God to shame if, after He has forgiven them, they choose to go back and rehearse the past over and over. That is a total disregard for God’s forgiveness and shows no desire to move forward with Him.
The truth is that God made one choice to forgive all sin forever. Therefore, He never has to choose to forgive again.
Change is brought about not from condemnation and guilt, but from a loving and forgiving Father.
The conscience is a spiritual organ within us that the Holy Spirit speaks to when He convicts us of sin.
Forgiveness is the profound truth that brings healing to the heart, mind, and memories.
Many people often claim that they have forgiven, yet if there is still pain in the memory, then there is still more forgiveness needed.
Pain is an excellent guidepost; keep praying until all the pain has been removed.
Much is missed by modern Christians when we do not look closely at the power of the meaning of names in the Bible.
As an ambassador, you stand in delegated authority…Presently, Jesus is stilling at the right hand of the Father, waiting while His ambassadors (the Church) put His enemies under His feet.
The curse only changed the way that men and women would interact, not the way that God would interact with women.
The reality is that the Bible strongly speaks of freedom and equality between the genders.
As delegated authorities, by crushing satan under our feet, we are placing satan under Jesus’ feet.
Normal Christians are aligned with King Jesus and busy co-laboring in the takeover of this planet.
From this we can conclude that the Christian worldview should be a realistic, optimistic worldview.
Raising the dead is not a fringe doctrine, but a basic belief in Normal Christianity.
We cannot spend precious time on the defensive against the onslaught of evil in the secular entertainment world.
If there is a counterfeit, there is an authentic that we need to find and reclaim.
The test of authenticity is always about origin.
The test of what power source people are operating in can be boiled down to the question, “Is Jesus the Lord of their lives?”
It is dangerous to operate in spiritual realms without being in right relationship with the Lord of Heaven and earth. We must go into the sheepfold through the gate, which is Jesus Christ.
…the strongest resistance does not come from the sinner, but from the fellow saint. When you become Normal, you upset the status quo, and you force the Average Christian to begin a painful self-evaluation.
When we catch the thief [satan], he will come face-to-face with the fact that he has launched the Church into double spirituality and power that we had before he robbed us. Retribution day is coming.
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Sterling Heights Criminal Attorney
If you are facing criminal charges in Sterling Heights, our lawyer could help walk with you through this difficult time. Sterling Heights is located in Macomb County and has a population of 129,000. It is considered a suburb of Detroit and is the fourth largest city in the state. Sterling Heights is 41% safer than other cities in the U.S., giving the city a crime index of 41. There are 1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents in Sterling Heights, much lower than the national median which is 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. There are 20 property crimes per 1,000 residents in Sterling Heights and 29.1 property crimes per 1,000 residents nationally.
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Sustainables strawberries are rich in vitamins and can bring a lot of benefits to our body. Strawberries are good for you and your health, not only as a food but also for the preparation of natural creams and masks for the face: the strawberry benefits, in fact, help the skin to be younger and more elastic, as well as nourishing it depth. In addition, sustainables strawberries are diuretic and help to eliminate toxins, thanks to their detoxifying power. But perhaps not everyone knows that strawberries are also good for maintaining good dental hygiene: they possess a substance that can fight tooth decay and bad breath.
How to fight dental decay with strawberries
Fresón de Palos fresh strawberries have a strong taste and are characterized by a bright red color, as well as having big dimensions. You can use them in the kitchen, to prepare excellent strawberry recipes, both sweet and savory, fruit salads or fruit juices: in fact, strawberries are healthy, low in fat and low in calories, which is why they are recommended in low-calorie diets. This delicious fruit, however, can also be used for your own oral hygiene, to combat bad breath and the much hated and painful caries.
Strawberries are not only rich in potassium and vitamin C, but also of xylitol, important for the remineralization of teeth. Xylitol is a kind of sugar with sweetening power that comes from birches, but also strawberries and raspberries, and has important benefits for our teeth: in fact, according to numerous studies, xylitol helps to counteract the presence of bacteria in our mouth, reason so this sweetener is very often used in toothpastes. It should also be remembered that xylitol is important for reducing saliva acidity and helping to defuse gums, as well as reducing tooth decay.
Are strawberries only good for your teeth?
Fresón de Palos strawberries, as we have seen before, are excellent for keeping our oral hygiene in the best possible way, helping us to prevent unpleasant odors and to prevent the formation of dental decay. The xylitol contained in the strawberries, however, has benefits not only for our oral cavity, but also for our ears: it should be remembered that the throat, mouth and ears are tightly bound together and the harmful bacteria can be easily moved from the mouth to the auditory cord, creating infections. Xylitol can also act in this case, counteracting the formation of the bacteria and helping the body to prevent diseases or infections.
Some studies have also shown that eating large amounts of strawberries can help us strengthen the cardiovascular system, since strawberries would help lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides. The strawberries would in fact be able to activate a protein, already present in our body, thus lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels. So, to help your body stay healthy and fit, start bringing tasty strawberry recipes to the table. | <urn:uuid:2b54d632-1fa3-431f-b2c1-70c3e1451946> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.fresondepalos.es/2018/06/22/did-you-know-strawberries-possess-cavityfighting-substance/ | 2024-04-20T15:43:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.962804 | 596 |
Landscapes! And is there a better place to start than with our city itself?
In Week Two, Culture Club created landscapes featuring Birmingham architecture. Last week, members focused instead on famous artists.
We began last week’s session by learning about two Birmingham artists: first was Santhanha Nguyen, whose depiction of the Birmingham Wholesale Markets in 13 (image 1) kept the members guessing about where the landscape was and what landmarks they could make out. We also looked at Hurvin Anderson’s Untitled (Red Flags) (image 2), a beach landscape that conveys his pride and admiration for his Jamaican heritage. The members tried guessing the location of the beach, initially seeing a resemblance to France and Dover, but once they saw the foliage and cliffs in the background, the Club agreed it was in Jamaica.
The Club then recreated these two landscapes, along with Van Gogh’s famous Starry Night and Frans Coetzee’s African Landscape. Engaging with the art this week enabled the children to ask questions, fueling their interest in different styles of painting: how big is 13? How long did it take to paint? What type of paint did Hurvin use? Someone said: ‘That looks like a skeleton at the back of African Landscape!’
These questions had the Club’s members hungry for more learning about art and artists. One member asked if it was possible to have a guest artist attend a session so they could learn more techniques used for blending paint and colours. Our own lead artist Sarah provided tips on how to blend and what materials to use, a reminder that we’re not just teachers guiding them through Culture Club but artists ourselves in our own mediums.
So all together, we had an engaging week that permitted the children to learn more about artists that live in their city and who convey their heritage with their artwork (Santhanha Nguyen and Hurvin Anderson), as well as with landscapes of the past (Starry Night from 1889) and present (African Landscape from 2021!). | <urn:uuid:3d1aa4f4-73cf-4285-82c7-d4868eda4b57> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.frictionarts.com/culture-club-week-3/ | 2024-04-20T15:42:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.971911 | 425 |
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Bought it for the 2020 prom year but things got canceled because of covid
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The Cure will release their first new album in four years on June 21.
The as yet untitled album will come out on American producer Ross Robinson’s I Am label. Robinson, who has worked with Limp Bizkit and Korn, has produced the album, the band’s 13th and their first since 2000’s Bloodflowers.
A promotional visit to the US later this month is planned followed by festival appearances in Europe including the Move Festival at Manchester on July 9 and ireland’s Oxegen Festival on July 10.
Earlier this year, Fiction Records released a Cure collection, Join the Dots: B-sides & Rarities 1978-2001, a 4-CD, 70 song box set. | <urn:uuid:89498bf3-f5dc-48e7-859a-cd23dc961a70> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.funprox.com/news/the-cure-to-release-new-album/ | 2024-04-20T16:42:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.964446 | 156 |
The widening out of Park Chan-wook’s Stoker into Tarrant County theaters this weekend is a good time to revisit — or acquaint yourself with — the career of this unique filmmaker. He was born in Seoul in 1963, in time to come into his own during a gnarly period of his country’s history. A little historical background here: The Korean peninsula has spent large portions of its history being controlled by China and Japan, and more recently by the Soviet Union and America. Between the end of the Korean War and 1987, South Korea was ruled by a series of right-wing military dictators backed by the United States, which feared that a left-wing government would reunite with Communist North Korea. The torture and murder of a student demonstrator by state police in 1987 was the flashpoint that led to a South Korea with a truly democratic government. South Korean cinema has only been truly free since that point, and filmmakers like Park have been pushing boundaries and taboos in response to that freedom. It’s kind of like Spanish film culture during the post-Franco years.
Park did not take part in the massive student demonstrations of this time, staying in school. His inaction seems to haunt him, as a New York Times magazine profile from 2009 detailed, and it would appear to be at the root of his fascination with evil and guilt. His movies, though, aren’t studies of cowards who sit by while injustice goes on around them. Instead they’re about vengeful psychopaths whose murders are depicted not as plot points in a thriller but rather as horrible acts that are agonizing to the perpetrators as well as to the victims. His guilt comes through most clearly in “Cut,” a short film he made as part of the anthology horror film Three … Extremes. In it, a movie director (Lee Byung-hun, who’s made up to look like Park himself) comes home to find his wife and a little girl tied up and being tortured by a bit-player of an actor (Lim Won-hee) whom the director has passed over for a role. His film is squalid and unsatisfying on its own, but in the light of the rest of his filmography, it’s rather illuminating.
J.S.A.: Joint Security Area was Park’s first big hit — indeed, it was the biggest box-office success in South Korean history when it came out in 1999. While it’s a fine thriller, it’s hardly typical of his work. It’s about a soldier on the South Korean side of the DMZ who forges a tragically doomed friendship with three North Korean counterparts on the other side. A resulting murder case winds up being investigated by Sophie Jean (Lee Yeong-ae), a Swiss army officer of Korean descent — when one Korean woman asks if she’s really Swiss, Sophie obliging shows her the knife that the Swiss army is famous for. Underneath the movie’s crisp procedural trappings, you can feel the pain of a country that’s been split in half, expressed through the performances by great South Korean actors Lee Byung-hun, Shin Ha-kyun, and Song Kang-ho (who’s like the John C. Reilly of Korean cinema, a burly actor who seems capable of any sort of role in any type of material). This film is about as political as Park ever gets.
Much of his reputation is based on the so-called “vengeance trilogy,” three films that weren’t planned as a trilogy but have been lumped together by Park’s fans. The first is Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, which is a rancid mess despite its fantastic title and a great cast (including Cloud Atlas’ Bae Doo-na). Oldboy is generally considered the masterpiece of the three, and even though I don’t share that opinion, I still find it a powerful piece of work. Choi Min-sik plays a guy who is imprisoned in a hotel room for 15 years, and when he gets out, he starts killing people left and right to find the identity and motive of his jailer. This leads to a justly celebrated scene in which he first gets out of jail and, seething with vindictive thoughts, goes to a restaurant and eats a live octopus. Like Christopher Nolan’s Memento, this movie is one where the revenge quest recoils upon the revenger. Ultimately, it’s about the futility of pursuing vengeance, which makes it curious that payback-loving Quentin Tarantino enthusiastically pushed it for the Golden Palm when he was chairing the 2004 Cannes Film Festival jury. (Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11 wound up winning the award.) Spike Lee is currently remaking Oldboy with Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, and Samuel L. Jackson. That film is due out later this year.
In my book, the best of the vengeance trilogy is Lady Vengeance, in which a female convict named Geum-ja (Lee Young-ae, gorgeous and unhinged) is released from a 13-year prison term after confessing to a crime she didn’t commit, that of murdering a kidnapped child. She comes out hellbent on tracking down her fellow kidnapper Baek (Choi again) who actually did the murder and forced her to take the fall. Of all the monsters in Park’s movies, the unassuming, bespectacled Baek is undoubtedly the worst one — the extent of his crimes is unveiled late in the movie through a series of videos, and I remember watching that part of the film and wondering how Park managed to film those without actually torturing all those people. Geum-ja goes about her vengeance while toting around Jenny (Kwon Yea-young), the daughter whom she had shortly before going to prison. Having been adopted by an Australian family, the girl has been living Down Under and speaks no Korean. This leads to an utterly amazing scene in which Geum-ja forces the tied-up Baek, an English teacher, to translate her final message to Jenny. Park’s visual acumen is probably at its highest pitch here, with abrupt editing contributing to the air of violence, each shot painstakingly composed, and glorious colors photographed by Park’s fellow-traveling cinematographer Chung Chung-hoon (who also lensed Stoker). When Geum-ja takes her final revenge, she walks out into a street where there’s a beautiful, soft fall of snow, and it’s either a grotesque version of redemption or a grotesque parody of it. The movie also refers to the uniquely Korean custom of giving prisoners tofu upon their release — click here for an explanation.
Park himself hasn’t said anything publicly about his own religious beliefs, but Christians make up a significant minority (about 20%) in a Buddhist country. Both Lady Vengeance and his vampire movie Thirst make heavy use of Christian concepts and symbolism. Early in Lady Vengeance, Geum-ja’s face glows like a saint’s as she ministers to her fellow prisoners. Thirst stars Song as a Catholic priest who’s turned into a vampire by a tainted blood transfusion, and though he fights his newfound bloodlust, it’s a losing battle. This film is actually based on Émile Zola’s novel Thérèse Raquin, and it actually works best as a movie about being trapped in a bad relationship. The priest winds up with a similarly infected young woman (Kim Ok-vin), and the two are locked in a cycle of hurting each other, which they can’t get out of because neither of them can die. Plenty of Catholic guilt going around in this movie. I’m surprised that Park didn’t explore Christianity in his first American film, but then again, you never know where he’ll turn to inspiration for his next project.
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Galexia Associate Claro Parlade wins Endeavour Fellowship to study privacy law - November 2007
Claro Parlade, Galexia’s associate from the Philippines, has won an Endeavour Fellowship and will be funded to visit Australia in 2008 for 3 months to study privacy law.
Claro is currently the Executive Director of the Cyberspace Policy Centre for Asia-Pacific (CPCAP), a leading source of expertise on electronic commerce, privacy and online dispute resolution issues in the Asian region.
Galexia and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) are Claro’s joint sponsors for the programme, and Galexia will be co-hosting Claro along with the OPC. He will also spend time travelling around the country interviewing key business, government and consumer stakeholders about privacy issues.
Claro has considerable experience in policy work in the Philippines, having been Chairman of the Legal and Regulatory Committee of the IT and E-Commerce Council (‘ITECC’) of the Philippines from 2000 to 2004. He has been involved in the drafting of the Philippines E-Commerce law, and has worked on numerous draft bills and regulations on matters such as the creation of a department of ICT, telecommunications reform, cybercrime and Internet governance.
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A Flavorful Favorite Tomatoes are versatile vegetables that can easily be grown in a kitchen garden. They thrive in warm weather and require a lot of sunlight, so it’s important to choose a spot in your garden that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.
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A Fresh and Crispy Delight Lettuce is a leafy green vegetable that is incredibly easy to grow in a kitchen garden. It prefers cooler temperatures and partial shade, making it an ideal choice for those with limited sun exposure in their garden.
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A Refreshing and Versatile Vegetable: Cucumbers are a popular vegetable that you can enjoy fresh or pickled. They are relatively easy to grow in a kitchen garden and require full sun exposure.
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A Spicy Addition to Your Garden Peppers come in a variety of colors and flavors, making them a versatile addition to any kitchen garden. They thrive in warm weather and require full sun exposure.
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Fragrant and Flavorful Delight Herbs are a fantastic addition to any kitchen garden as they not only add flavour to your meals but also offer numerous health benefits. Many herbs are incredibly easy to grow and require minimal care.
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(Long live France with its hydrogen trains)
Some areas of France are bonding trains with Hydrogen, which honestly sounds like a lot of fun.
The four regions signed their order with Alstom in a contract worth over 190 million euros, for dual mode electric-hydrogen trains to serve the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Grand Est and Occitanie.
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And all going well, other regions in France could take part in the subsequent phase of the project, having already logged their interest.
France is perfectly primed to become a hydrogen champion.
With Jean-Baptiste Djebbari, the Minister Delegate for Transport, French Ministry of the Ecological Transition explaining:
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Dr Dinah Baah-Odoom, the Registrar of GPC noted that as a country, there was much focus on the physical resources in terms of emergencies, however, psychologically, there was also the need to be prepared.
She said once these agencies identify there was a trauma, even physical, as floods or road accidents, they should know that the person psychologically was not the same and must be referred to see a Psychologist.
Dr Baah-Odoom said this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), on the side-lines of a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Workshop in Accra.
It was organised by GPC in collaboration with PsyK Forum, on the topic: “Psychological- Mental Health in Emergencies”.
Dr Baah-Odoom recounted that among their objectives was to equip counselors with basic skills to help them address issues relating to psychological trauma.
“However, the challenge is that as a country we are now trying to let people know that in case of emergencies, they have to think of psychologist and counselors”, she added.
She said during the June 3 disaster, GPA voluntarily established a camp at Kwame Nkrumah Circle to provide support and it would be appropriate for agencies such as National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to involve the services of such professionals.
Dr Baah-Odoom told the GNA that this would enable the Council get professionals to handle such situations.
Madam Vivian Nana Ama Aubyn, Director, PsyK Forum also stated that over the years and in recent times, there had been issues of emergencies, either man-made or natural disasters, and the agencies that responded to these emergencies considered only the victim’s physical health.
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When our neighbors give us fresh purple yams from their farm, this recipe is what instantly comes to mind. Served over rice, this is one of the easiest and fastest meals possible. I do not recommend using the sweet, deep, and water-heavy yam for this recipe. Instead, look for a sweet potato that is more starchy, contains less water, and ideally has a complex flavor. I’ve had really good luck with purple, starchy yams
- 5 c starchy sweet potatoes/yams
- 1/2 t freshly ground green cardamom seeds (pod coverings removed and discarded)
- about 1 c coconut milk, canned or fresh (more if using freshly made)
- 1 cup or so of water
- 2 T good quality maple syrup, preferably grade B
Remove inner seeds from green cardamom pods. Discard pod shells. Using a mortar and pestle, pulverize cardamom seeds. Peel sweet potatoes/yams and cut into roughly 1″ cubes.
In a large pot, add sweet potatoes/yams, cardamom, maple syrup, and coconut milk. Add enough water to almost submerge sweet potato cubes. Mix gently. Cover. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a low simmer. Simmer till sweet potatoes are cooked through, soft enough to eat, but not falling apart, about 30 min.
Serve warm over rice.
- Flavor develops, mellows, and becomes more complex if stored overnight in fridge. However, some of the al dente consistency may be lost.
- Sugar in equal parts may be substituted for good quality Grade B maple syrup, but flavor will not be as complex. Using unbleached sugar keeps this dish vegan.
- For the life of me, I can’t keep straight the difference between sweet potatoes and yams, so I use those terms interchangeably
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Nestled in the heart of Monterey Park, California, Kokoro is a Japanese restaurant that offers an authentic dining experience like no other. With a menu that boasts an extensive array of traditional Japanese cuisine, Kokoro brings the flavors and aromas of Japan to the local community.
Upon entering Kokoro, guests are greeted with an ambiance that is both upscale and intimate. The restaurant's decor is chic, with sleek and clean lines that give the space a modern feel. The lighting is soft, creating a calming atmosphere that is perfect for a romantic dinner for two or a night out with friends.
Kokoro's menu is a testament to the restaurant's commitment to delivering only the freshest and highest quality ingredients to its patrons. The chefs at Kokoro have extensive experience crafting sushi and rolls that are as unique as they are delicious. Whether you're in the mood for classic rolls or something more innovative, Kokoro has something for everyone.
The restaurant's signature dishes include sushi and rolls that are made with love and care, using only the freshest seafood and vegetables. If you're looking for a unique dining experience, Kokoro's menu also includes a variety of items that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Pair your meal with a selection of sake, beer, or wine, and you've got a dining experience that is truly unforgettable.
Kokoro's commitment to excellence is reflected in the exceptional service provided by the restaurant's staff. From the moment you walk in, you'll be treated like family and made to feel right at home. The friendly and attentive staff go above and beyond to make sure that your dining experience is nothing short of perfect.
In conclusion, Kokoro is a must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience. From the exceptional service and chic ambiance to the mouth-watering menu, Kokoro is the perfect destination for a night out with friends, a romantic dinner for two, or a special occasion. So, head on over to Monterey Park and indulge in the flavors of Japan at Kokoro.
Kokoro, the Japanese restaurant located in Monterey Park, California, offers an array of unique and authentic gifts that are perfect for any occasion. From sushi-making kits to gift cards, there is something for everyone at Kokoro.
For the sushi lover in your life, the sushi-making kit is a must-have. The kit includes all the essentials needed to create delicious sushi at home, including a bamboo sushi mat, sushi rice, nori sheets, and wasabi. This gift is perfect for anyone who loves to experiment in the kitchen and wants to try their hand at making sushi like a pro.
For those who prefer to leave the cooking to the professionals, a Kokoro gift card is the perfect present. The gift card can be used towards any menu item, from classic rolls to unique dishes that are sure to tantalize the taste buds. The gift of a Kokoro gift card allows the recipient to indulge in a dining experience that is both unique and memorable.
Another great gift option from Kokoro is their selection of sake. The restaurant offers a wide variety of sake, from traditional to modern, that is sure to please any sake lover. Pair the sake with one of Kokoro's signature dishes, and you've got a gift that is both thoughtful and delicious.
In conclusion, Kokoro offers a range of unique and authentic gift options that are perfect for any occasion. From sushi-making kits to gift cards and sake, there is something for everyone at this Monterey Park gem. So, if you're looking for a gift that is both creative and inspired, head on over to Kokoro and discover the perfect gift today!
Gift $100 for Bachan's Take Out: Bachan's Take Out in Monterey Park is a hidden gem serving up delicious Japanese comfort food with a modern twist, perfect for those looking for a quick and flavorful meal on the go.
Buy a Gift & Greeting Card for Sushi On Garfield: Sushi On Garfield in Monterey Park serves up a delectable array of fresh and flavorful sushi that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Japan. | <urn:uuid:71a1ff51-f1b6-4054-99d0-1c7af32e4b6b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.giftly.com/gift-card/kokoro-monterey-park | 2024-04-20T17:11:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.946076 | 903 |
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Señor Tequila is a standout Mexican restaurant located in Little Rock, AR 72211. With its vibrant atmosphere and delicious food, it's no surprise that this restaurant has become a local favorite.
The restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine, offering a range of dishes that are sure to satisfy any craving. From classic favorites like tacos and enchiladas to more unique options like fajita tacos, there is something for everyone at Señor Tequila.
One of the standout features of this restaurant is their use of fresh, high-quality ingredients. Each dish is carefully crafted using only the best ingredients available, resulting in a truly unforgettable dining experience.
The restaurant's casual ambiance is also worth noting. Whether you're looking for a cozy dinner for two or a fun night out with friends, Señor Tequila is the perfect spot. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, making it the ideal place to unwind after a long day.
In terms of pricing, Señor Tequila is on the higher end of the spectrum, but the quality of the food and service more than justifies the cost. This is the perfect spot for a special occasion or a romantic night out.
Overall, Señor Tequila is a must-visit for anyone looking for delicious Mexican cuisine in a fun and lively atmosphere. With its fresh ingredients, exceptional service, and unbeatable ambiance, it's no wonder this restaurant has become a beloved local favorite.
Señor Tequila isn't just a great place to enjoy delicious Mexican food, it's also the perfect spot to find unique and thoughtful gifts for the foodies in your life. From savory sauces to handcrafted margarita glasses, there are plenty of options to choose from that are sure to delight anyone who appreciates good food and drink.
One standout gift idea is the restaurant's signature hot sauce. Made in-house using fresh ingredients, this sauce is the perfect way to bring a little bit of Señor Tequila's flavor into your loved one's home. Pair it with a bag of tortilla chips for the ultimate snack experience.
Another great gift option is a set of handcrafted margarita glasses. These beautiful glasses are perfect for sipping on a delicious margarita, and they make a great addition to any home bar. Add a bottle of the restaurant's top-shelf tequila for the ultimate gift that is sure to impress.
For those who prefer to cook at home, Señor Tequila also offers a range of cooking sauces and spice blends. These high-quality ingredients are perfect for adding a little bit of Mexican flavor to any dish, from tacos to enchiladas.
Finally, for the ultimate gift experience, consider treating your loved one to a night out at Señor Tequila. Purchase a gift card and let them enjoy a delicious meal and unforgettable dining experience at this beloved local spot.
No matter what your budget or your loved one's tastes, Señor Tequila has the perfect gift to delight and inspire. With its commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients and exceptional service, this restaurant is sure to deliver an unforgettable gift-giving experience.
Buy a Gift & Greeting Card for El Torito: El Torito in Little Rock is a vibrant and authentic Mexican restaurant that takes diners on a flavorful journey with its delicious cuisine and lively atmosphere.
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Understanding the Federal Criminal Appeal Process
Across the U.S. media landscape, Americans are inundated with television reporters throwing around the word “appeal” when referring to federal criminal cases. However, few people truly understand what this term means and the process it entails. A guilty verdict to a criminal offense is obviously a crushing blow, however, it is important to understand that this is not the end. Mistakes happen at trial and there is a chance your attorney was not effective at their job. The reality is that roughly 7 percent of criminal convictions are reversed by the United States Courts of Appeals. And while the appeals process is extremely daunting and there are no guarantees, with the help of an experienced Florida federal criminal appeal lawyer your case can get the proper attention it deserves, and you may be able to regain your freedom.
An Appeal Is Not A Retrial
Many people confuse an appeal with a second trial, however, the reality is an appeal and trial share almost nothing in common. A federal criminal appeal consists mainly of legal writing where the attorneys debate any legal error that may have occurred during the trial. During an appeal there are no juries, but rather court proceedings that predominantly consist of legal discussions; and, for the most part, appellate courts do not consider new evidence.
The federal criminal appeals process is generally very slow and it can take years to complete. Federal appeals courts are jammed packed and the process can be extremely time consuming for the judge reviewing the case. The judge and their team of staff attorneys will need to review and research legal precedent and compare it to the information they have on hand.
A brief is written by your attorney and serves as the primary part of your appeal. Within the brief your attorney will argue on your behalf and outline the legal errors they believe occurred during the trial. Following your brief (known as the opening brief) the opposition will file their brief (known as the responsive brief). The purpose of this brief is to address and refute the arguments made in the opening brief. Following the responsive brief, your attorney will have the opportunity to file a reply brief if they believe it is necessary. In the reply brief your attorney can address the arguments made in the responsive brief.
What if You Lose?
While it is never a good thing to lose at the appellate level, a loss does not mean it is the end. You must promptly consult with your attorney to identify any possibility you make have. Such things as habeas corpus and other forms of challenging your criminal sentence may be available to you. However, it is important to act quickly as generally there is not a lot of time to act before deadlines pass.
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Unfortunately, our judicial system can fail and if that happens the Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit in Florida are here to stand by your side. Our dedicated federal and state appeals team has over 30 years of experience assisting our clients through the appeals process. It is important to remember that time is not on your side, if you are in need of assistance call us today at 352-378-6503 to receive a free initial phone consultation. | <urn:uuid:d82d7e76-9fff-4751-881f-0b702fbd0022> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.gilschaffnit.com/understanding-the-federal-criminal-appeal-process/ | 2024-04-20T16:01:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.966307 | 636 |
by MK French
People have small implants that allow social media to exist as an augmented reality layer. The British government has now decided to step in citing public safety, veering into severe overreach.
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August 2023; Saga Press; 978-1982142834 audio, ebook, print (592 pages); cyberpunk |
More Perfect reimagines the Eurydice and Orpheus myth as it's set in a near-future London. One of our main characters is actually named Orpheus, and he's a young man who spent the first fourteen years of his life on an island with his father subsistence farming and avoiding technology. Kids were getting the Panopticon installed into their brains as young children, getting so used to the augmented reality overlay that an attack flooding London and knocking out power led them to panic. The Panopticon's parent company then creates a paramilitary branch to keep the peace within the city and through all of England; there is no more choosing whether to have a Panopticon or not, every citizen must have it installed, and it's used to invade thoughts and memories, induce dream topics, and track citizens at all times. This is an utterly chilling view of a potential future... And all of this within the first few chapters!
In the five years since the flood, Moremi isn't as focused on dance as she used to be due to financial issues and continued flashbacks of getting caught in the wave of water that flooded London. Orpheus had a period of addiction and working on building dreams, doing his best to bypass the Panopticon and drawing their attention because of it. His work is being used to help with trauma victims and mental illness, bringing their paths together. Of course, there's the benefit of using the Pulse in that way, but it also involves altering and deleting memories from the quartz memory embedded in it. There's also talk of melding minds, so that people become fused together with separate bodies, and the creation of a separate police force to arrest and detain people indefinitely if they're determined to potentially cause crime. In essence, it's a blend of Inception and Minority Report; I love those movies and seeing the concepts here, and it's devastating to see how it works in this possible future.
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice plays a role here as well as the discussion about privacy, individuality, and what it is to be human. Sci-fi is wonderful for those kinds of questions, and I find myself seeing both the positives and negatives to the Pulse question in the novel. It's much how I see our current technology: it's a tool, and only as good as those that use it. The commercial aspect of course seems to drive the usage of any new technology, and that is mentioned here as well. It's taken to an extreme conclusion here, but that's what makes us question where social media and tech are going. Hopefully, enough of us will push to better humanity, not constrain it.
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Born and raised in New York City, M.K. French started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and a golden retriever.
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Churches of the Holy Land pray for Christian unity
The programme has been published of the celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Jerusalem. It will take place later than elsewhere, from 23 to 30 January, out of consideration for the Armenian Orthodox feast of the Epiphany (which, following the most ancient practice of the Church) includes also the celebration of the Birth of Christ (“Christmas”) in accordance with the Julian calendar. As in most ancient tradition of the Church, the Armenian Epiphany also includes the celebration of the Birth of Christ (Christmas). Ecumenical prayer services will be held, in the following order; in the Greek Catholic, Armenian Orthodox, Lutheran, Latin Catholic, Syrian Orthodox, Ethiopian Orthodox and Anglican churches. The Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land will host a service in the Cenacle, the Room of the Last Supper, as well as the service in the Latin-rite parish church, which is the conventual church of its principal seat nowadays, St. Saviour’s.
The Greek Orthodox churches in Jerusalem avoids hosting specifically ecumenical prayer services. To overcome that, Catholics and Protestants will simply be present at the regular celebration of “Apodeipnon” (Compline) by the Greek Orthodox monks on Mount Calvary, within the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre – which the Greeks call the Anastasis, the Resurrection – on Saturday, 22 January.
To make the celebration of the Week of Unity specific to Jerusalem, the participating churches have chosen as its theme: “One in the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer” (cf. Acts 2:42). They explain that their purpose is to “call all Christians to rediscover the values that bound together the early Christian community in Jerusalem.” Thus they mean to say that, “the Christians of Jerusalem call upon their brothers and sisters to make this week of prayer an occasion for a renewed commitment to work for a genuine ecumenism, grounded in the experience of the early Church.” In the light of that, these Jerusalem churches ask of Christians throughout the world to “ remember them in their precarious situation and to pray for justice that will bring peace in the Holy Land.”
In the Holy Land, in effect, Christian unity is an existential, not only a theological, imperative. The effort to secure the tiny Christian presence in the Holy Land as a whole can only be rendered that much more difficult by divisions and disunion. “That they may all be one” is therefore a prayer and a task that in this Land have a special urgency. | <urn:uuid:89d5c9ed-077f-4fb3-abcb-6d395559e0d2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.globalministries.org/churches_of_the_holy_land_10_10_2014_1250/ | 2024-04-20T16:09:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.948165 | 546 |
In today's interconnected world, the need for robust cybersecurity measures that are able to respond in real time has never been more critical. With the increasing number of cyber threats and the potential consequences of a breach, organizations must take proactive steps to safeguard their systems and sensitive information. One such solution that has gained significant attention is GTI’s SysEDGE, a cutting-edge cybersecurity platform that offers comprehensive protection at the public edge of the network.
Understanding GTI SysEDGE
SysEDGE is a state-of-the-art cybersecurity platform designed to defend against a wide range of cyber threats. With its advanced capabilities and intelligent features, SysEDGE provides organizations with the necessary tools to secure their systems and protect sensitive data. This platform combines the power of artificial intelligence (AI), threat intelligence, and geo tagging to deliver real-time insights and proactive defense mechanisms.
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SysEDGE offers several key features that make it a valuable asset for organizations seeking robust cybersecurity solutions:
1. Threat Intel Integration: SysEDGE integrates seamlessly with global threat intelligence (GTI) feeds, providing organizations with up-to-date information on emerging threats and attack vectors. By leveraging GTI, SysEDGE can proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring that your systems remain secure.
2. Advanced AI Capabilities: The AI-powered algorithms within SysEDGE enable it to detect and respond to sophisticated cyber attacks with unparalleled speed and accuracy. By analyzing network traffic patterns and identifying anomalous behavior, SysEDGE can swiftly identify potential threats and take appropriate action to neutralize them.
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4. Reduced Data Storage Costs: With SysEDGE, organizations can significantly reduce their data storage costs. By leveraging AI algorithms to filter out irrelevant and non-threatening data, SysEDGE optimizes storage efficiency, ensuring that only critical information is retained, ultimately reducing storage requirements and associated costs.
The EU DORA Act and SysEDGE Compliance
In recent years, the European Union (EU) has taken significant steps to enhance cybersecurity measures across member states. The EU DORA Act (Digital Operational Resilience Act) sets forth stringent requirements for organizations operating within the EU, mandating the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures. SysEDGE aligns perfectly with the EU DORA
Act, providing organizations with the necessary tools and capabilities to meet compliance requirements.
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By adopting SysEDGE as your cybersecurity solution, your organization can reap numerous benefits, ensuring the protection and resilience of your systems.
Let's explore some of the key advantages of implementing SysEDGE:
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With the proliferation of edge computing, securing systems at the edge has become increasingly critical. SysEDGE provides robust security measures specifically designed for edge devices, ensuring that your systems remain protected even in distributed environments. By safeguarding devices at the edge, SysEDGE minimizes the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
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SysEDGE's integration with global threat intelligence feeds ensures that your organization remains up-to-date with the latest cyber threats. By leveraging real-time threat intelligence, SysEDGE can proactively identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities, allowing your organization to implement appropriate measures to mitigate risks effectively.
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In an increasingly regulated environment, compliance with cybersecurity standards is vital. SysEDGE assists organizations in meeting regulatory requirements, such as the EU DORA Act, by providing the necessary tools and capabilities to implement robust cybersecurity measures. By aligning with industry standards and regulations, your organization can demonstrate its commitment to cybersecurity and protect sensitive data. Sharing of threat data across and with in industries to meet DORA regulations.
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SysEDGE's AI-powered algorithms streamline cybersecurity operations by automating routine tasks and reducing false positives. This automation enables your organization's security team to focus on more critical tasks, ultimately improving operational efficiency and reducing response times to potential threats. With its innovative graphical interface your analysts are alerted through both visually and auditable means.
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SysEDGE's advanced capabilities allow for proactive defense mechanisms, enabling your organization to stay ahead of cyber threats. By leveraging AI and threat intelligence, SysEDGE can identify potential threats before they impact your systems, reducing the likelihood of successful attacks and minimizing disruption to your operations, the risk of ransomeware extortion attempts or regulatory fines for data breaches.
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SysEDGE is designed to scale seamlessly with your organization's growing cybersecurity needs. Whether you operate in a small business environment or a large enterprise, SysEDGE can adapt and expand to accommodate your evolving requirements. This scalability ensures that your systems remain protected as your organization grows. Proven at national level scale is not an issue for SysEDG.
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By implementing SysEDGE, your organization demonstrates its commitment to cybersecurity and the protection of sensitive data. This commitment enhances customer confidence and trust, reinforcing your organization's reputation as a secure and reliable partner. By prioritizing cybersecurity, you can differentiate yourself from competitors and attract customers who prioritize data privacy and security.
In today's rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations must take proactive steps to protect their systems and sensitive data. GTI SysEDGE offers a comprehensive cybersecurity solution that combines advanced AI capabilities, threat intelligence integration, and geo tagging technology to provide real-time insights and proactive defense mechanisms. By adopting SysEDGE, your organization can enhance threat detection and response, improve security at the edge, streamline compliance with regulatory standards, and increase operational efficiency. Embrace SysEDGE and safeguard your systems at the edge, ensuring the resilience and security of your organization in an increasingly digital world
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Cristina Bahaveolos is a SOARS Protégé in the 2021 cohort working with the Ozone and Water Vapor Division at Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML). She is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a B.S. in chemistry and minors in Environmental Studies and Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies.
Her summer research project involves examining how anthropogenic pollution influences regional tropospheric ozone climatology. Specifically, she is measuring the relationship between ozone and carbon monoxide - a chemical species that has the unique position of being both a precursor for ozone and a significant tracer of anthropogenic pollution. Understanding this relationship can help us better locate tropospheric ozone as an air pollutant and evaluate its climate impact.
Our conversation follows.
I actually never considered STEM majors coming into college. I started as a political science major and was really thinking of making positive social impacts in my future career. I happened to take a class and realized the important role climate change played in all of the social issues I cared about. Recognizing it as a way I could have a positive impact, I switched my major to Environmental Science and then Chemistry because I was more interested in chemistry and physics than biology. Atmospheric chemistry felt like the natural next step.
I started out modeling satellite data on air pollution in Dr. Tracey Holloway’s lab but quickly realized that I wanted to do more hands-on work. I spent the rest of my undergrad professor Tim Bertram’s group studying nascent sea spray aerosol production. Sea Spray aerosols form when waves break. We ran lab simulations to measure the size distribution of nascent sea spray aerosol given various cation and anion concentrations. In the summer of 2019, research with Scripps Institution of Oceanography allowed me to participate in a large field campaign collecting data to study the factors influencing sea spray aerosols. Over 60 researchers participated in this fieldwork.
During the field campaign, I collected data on the count and size distribution of nascent and atmospherically aged sea spray aerosol, as well as the cloud condensation nuclei activity. Aerosols scatter ultraviolet radiation and also form clouds. Both can contribute to climate cooling and studying their formation processes and patterns can help us evaluate their impact on climate.
Farm 2 Facts is a company that supports farmer’s markets, which is a sustainable source of food distribution. They help markets make more educated decisions on operations management and collect data that can be used to support national-scale policy.
During my time there, I worked on a bigger project that aims to evaluate the ecosystem services impacts of a wide range of sustainable farming practices. I conducted a literature review on this topic to provide background knowledge on various chemical, physical, and biological processes involved in farming.
For graduate school, I am interested in greenhouse gas monitoring or carbon capture research. This opportunity allows me to reorient myself and move closer to my goals because my undergraduate research was mostly focused on atmospheric aerosols. It’s also helping me continue to develop my skills as a scientist.
I am always looking to get more research experience and SOARS is a great program for supporting atmospheric scientists just starting their careers. Because it’s my first summer in the program, I submitted my research interests, and SOARS matched me with a lab. I didn’t know where I would end up interning, but I am so happy that I am able to work under Irina and Peter at the GML this summer.
I am planning to take this year off to work and apply to graduate schools. I am interested in applying for a Ph.D. either in geoengineering or atmospheric chemistry working on greenhouse gas monitoring or carbon capture.
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Gharibian & Oliver is proud to announce that Partner April Oliver has been named “Lawyer of the Year” by the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association. This was presented at the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association Installation and Awards Dinner on November 9th, and serves as recognition of April’s tireless devotion to our clients.
Active Members of the SCV Bar
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Bangkok: The Southeast Asian City With Over 300 Temples
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With a population of approximately 11 million, Bangkok bursts at its canalways to offer so much in and beyond its pinnacled temples, chaotic streets, and fabled hospitality. This is a city that is, at least in name, older than the country: From Ayutthaya, Thonburi, and Rattanakosin came Bangkok (or Krung Thep, to Thais) in 1782, existing in different forms over successive centuries, and from Siam came Thailand in 1939 when it was renamed by prime minister Phibun in a flight of nationalism and in pursuit of modernization.
Retaining its independence throughout historical waves of colonization, Thailand has since been caught between democracy and a series of military juntas over the past two decades. And its capital, Bangkok, remains a gleaming center of wealth, culture, and modernization in a country primarily made up of small towns and villages.
Mega-wats in a deeply spiritual city
Thailand’s syncretic mix of Theravada Buddhist, Hindu, and folk beliefs is omnipresent in everyday city life in Bangkok, from bottles of nam dang (red Fanta) at well-kept altars in each corner shop to elaborately constructed san phra phum (spirit houses) on street sides.
The city’s jewels are its gilded temples: Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Wat Phra Khaew (Emerald Buddha), Wat Saket (Golden Mount), and Wat Suthat.
For an experience that is part of many locals’ routines, check out the centrally located triad of shrines (all within the Ratchaprasong intersection and accessible via a well-trodden walkway that elevates pedestrians above the city’s unceasing traffic).
Erawan, the most prominent of the three, houses Phra Phrom (the Thai representation of the Hindu god of creation, Brahma) and often hosts Thai dance performances for those who have come to worship. For luck in business and careers, make a beeline for the nearby Ganesha; for those in pursuit of love, approach Sadasiva bearing roses.
Convenience stores and Michelin-starred street food
Thai cuisine needs little introduction, in large part thanks to the “soft power” of pad thai worldwide. Though the concept of Bangkokian street food has since shifted in the direction of food courts in the city’s numerous shopping malls (similar to Singapore’s hawker centers), variety and convenience still reign despite a government crackdown on unregulated commerce in the past decade.
The night food market at Talat Phlu still survives, as does the Michelin-starred stall of Jay Fai (whose crab omelette and pad kee mao garnered a feature in Netflix’s Street Food documentary series), as do the longstanding mom-and-pop shops that line the city’s streets. You’ll likely see at least a few locals spooning sugar (one of the staple condiments at any stall and a testament to the city’s sweet tooth) into their kuaitiao ruea (boat noodles), a dish historically served from boats on Bangkok’s canals.
Fine dining can be found in equal measure, but an unsung range of snacks can also be found at your closest convenience store (at best, a 7-11 but sometimes a FamilyMart or Lawson). Keep an eye out for Lay’s chips; sweet basil, shrimp tom yum hot pot, and mieng kam krob ros are some of the flavors exclusive to the Thai market. Then rock up to the counter to bring life to your Mama noodle cup (they’ll almost always have a hot water dispenser) and for cha thai (Ceylon black tea with condensed milk) made on the spot.
An unexpected workout, steeped in history
Thai massage, or nuad thai, is a body-contorting massage that’s more energetic than most other techniques and combines Chinese acupressure, Ayurvedic tradition, and Indian yoga to understand impact on the body and relieve ailments such as back pain, headaches, and anxiety.
Though foreign onlookers have attempted to geographically categorize nuad thai into "northern" and "southern" styles, the key difference lies in the recipient rather than the practitioner: for the royal family, nuad rajchasumnak (royal Thai massage) was developed to emphasize politeness and a reserved approach; for the general public, nuad chaleoysak (folk Thai massage) sees full use of the hands, elbows, knees, and feet.
From a mention in the Theravada Buddhist scriptures to earning a place on UNESCO’s intangible heritage list in 2019, the longevity of nuad thai was cemented in 1832 when, under royal decree, its teachings were etched into Wat Po, the largest monastery in Bangkok at the time.
If you’re looking for a massage in Bangkok, know that the quality of massage depends more on the individual therapist than the shop itself, but a good rule of thumb is to go where it’s busy: otherwise, Health Land and Let’s Relax are both reliable and inexpensive chains (though do book in advance), as well as boutique spas and those attached to hotels.
For those looking to learn nuad thai for themselves, there can be no better than its Wat Po birthplace. Now a world-renowned massage school, this is where the massage therapists at the world’s best hotels are trained. Certified by Thailand’s Ministry of Education, course lengths range from introductory (typically around five days) to in-depth (hitting the 60-hour mark), so gauge your interest and choose accordingly.
Slow, skillful hands in a rapidly automating city
Equally, the practice of Thai handicrafts is alive and well, in part helped by the government’s OTOP (“One Tambon One Product”) program, which in 2001 introduced now-widespread labels indicating handmade products specific to rural communities across Thailand.
Within Bangkok, the twentieth-century revival of the Thai silk industry and its inextricable links to the American businessman Jim Thompson (whose breakout moment was having his company’s silks picked out for the costumes of the 1951 Broadway musical The King and I) are memorialized at his eponymous house, but the lesser known Phamai Baan Krua silk factory (situated just next door and accessible via footbridge) brings life to this craft, with its resident weavers at work but otherwise eager to explain the production process to visitors.
Elephant trousers are passé, by the way: For alternative souvenirs, pick up some pha khao ma (a traditional checked cloth used variously as a loincloth, head covering, and handkerchief), hand-painted benjarong porcelain (previously reserved for use by royalty) or hand-carved soaps and essential oils (coconut, kaffir lime, lemongrass, phlai, and ylang-ylang are particularly local extractions). For postcards, trinkets, and objets d’art, the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre lets you catch the latest exhibition while perusing several floors of local craftspeople and artists selling their wares at various price points.
Sino-Thais: a shared identity
The Thai writer Sujit Wongthet once described himself as jek phon lao (Chinese mixed with Lao), dedicating an entire book of the same name to the remarkably fluid nature of modern “Thai” identity.
Thai history features a lengthy chapter of trading with China that can be traced to the sixteenth century when both kingdoms were considered the “great powers of Asia” by the Portuguese. Chinese presence in Thailand overall grew steadily over time (helped along during the reign of King Taksin, a half-Teochew, half-Thai monarch who encouraged Chinese immigration and trade during his reign in the late 1700s). Sino-Thais have since grown to possess influence across all levels of Thai society, becoming the largest minority group in Thailand.
Within Bangkok, Yaowarat became the city’s "Chinatown" when Bangkok became the capital in 1782, and Chinese immigrants relocated outside the city walls to clear room for the construction of the Grand Palace. Today, Yaowarat is known for being a historic commercial hub and center for the Chinese community in Bangkok as well as one of the biggest Chinatowns globally.
The story of the neighborhood’s development and the integration of Chinese immigrants is chronicled by Bangkok’s Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center, a visit that doubles as a primer for further exploration of the main Yaowarat thoroughfare on foot. Faded and often confusingly double-monikered signage (Soi Phadung Dao also moonlights as Soi Texas) complements an architectural mix of Thai, Chinese, and European influences, a vestige of historic trading practices and trends.
Golden Cup balm (similar to Tiger balm), Snake Brand prickly heat powder, and more curious ointments can be procured from any of the many traditional medicine sellers. In Bangkok's eternal heat, supping on salapao (Chinese steamed buns) from the century-old Gu Long Pao stall stall will bolster the walker’s appetite.On the periphery of Yaowarat is Talat Noi, a young, bohemian neighborhood that holds fast to its Chinese heritage through inspired street art and is otherwise prime for café-hopping, starting with the retro Hong Sieng Kong, which is housed in six restored historic buildings and filled with Chinese antiques.
The mall, the merrier
Shopping malls are many things in Bangkok: a toilet stop, an air-conditioned respite from the unrelenting heat, or a precursor to, or a meeting point for, a day out with friends. In many respects, too, they serve as community hubs in what was once a primarily agricultural society with no easy recourse to relaxation and entertainment. A fair few are architecturally compelling, like Emquartier (floating gardens and a five-story waterfall), Central Embassy (its 300,000 aluminum-tiled exterior produces a ripple effect), and ICONSIAM (an indoor floating market).
The usual luxury names can be found at these flashier establishments, but equal billing is granted to contemporary brands like Sretsis (previously worn by Katy Perry and BLACKPINK’s Lisa, their clothing is unapologetically girly and fits squarely into the “coquette aesthetic” currently popular on TikTok), Flynow (a staple of Thai couture, founded in 1983 and known for its avant garde leanings), Jaspal (arguably Thailand’s best-known homegrown ready-to-wear label, initially founded in 1947 as a textile import business), Greyhound (a café and clothing label that has since brought its successes to London), and BOYY (a bag brand whose flagship store is in Bangkok and has been worn by Chloë Sevigny and Sarah Jessica Parker), all of which have propelled the city’s thriving fashion and design scene.
Little Tokyo, Thailand
Drawn to a low cost of living and relaxed social mores, a Japanese expat population of almost 60,000 has given Bangkok the second largest overseas Japanese population (after Los Angeles), turning its Thong Lo and Phrom Phong neighborhoods into a sprawling hub of izakayas, ramen spots, and karaoke bars replete with Japanese signage.
A stroll down Soi Sukhumvit 33/1 and its alleyways is an easy transplant to the streets of Tokyo. The variety even extends to regional cuisines, like the Hokkaido-specialising Genshiyaki nestled on Soi Sukhumvit 26, seasonally focused, multi-course kaiseki exemplified by Kappo Hisa just off Soi Sukhumvit 20, and home-style comfort food from any Ootoya branch. On quieter streets, Yunomori and Kashikiri offer public and private onsens, respectively, while the Let’s Relax chain offers a Thai take on the classic Japanese bath.
All markets, big and small
The sheer variety of markets in Bangkok is unmatched within Southeast Asia, though their origins vary. The Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa floating markets, for two, have long superseded their trading and agricultural roles in Thailand’s once vital network of rivers and canals. The presence of talat nat (flea markets) in Bangkok can be attributed to a 1948 government initiative to encourage local business, mandate prices, and establish marketplaces throughout Bangkok and other provinces, becoming popular haunts after school and work.
Universal to all markets is the thrill of the hunt prior to an exercise in the art of haggling. Leave your farmers’ markets at the door (though the city has those too) and block off a Saturday for Bangkok’s crown jewel, Chatuchak, to shimmy through its nooks and crannies of the biggest market in the country and, depending on your shopping list and any unvoiced desires, potentially leaving with anything from furniture, plants, silver, vinyl records to a new pet.
The heat tends to discourage any shopping after noon, though, so give yourself time to locate the Coco JJ stall for their ever-satisfying scoop of coconut ice cream. Alternatively, emerge from your hotel room at night and head for the cornucopia of vintage wares and antiques found at talat rotfai (railway market) in Srinakarin, just outside the city, held Thursday through Sunday.
Good to know
Is Bangkok expensive?
Though comparatively more expensive than any other part of Thailand, Bangkok still offers excellent value for money. A variety of budgets can be catered for, ranging from the barebones backpacker to the luxury traveler desiring all the bells and whistles (these being especially evident throughout Thailand, where hospitality is king).
Bring cash to markets and when paying for road transport, but digital payments have become very common (though unavailable to tourists, QR payments have taken the city by storm).
Best time to visit Bangkok
April is ideal if you’re looking to experience the Songkran (Thai New Year) celebrations. Expect many other tourists looking to do the same, however, and prices reflect this.
Otherwise, avoid the sweltering heat and the monsoon season (July to October) and opt to visit during the cooler months of November through February.
What languages are spoken in Bangkok?
The main language is Thai. Bangkok is highly accustomed to tourists, and many centrally located stall vendors will understand at least a little English. However, learning a little Thai goes a long way—enough to order your own food at the nearby stall—and will be appreciated by most locals.
Bangkok with kids
When a loop of the shopping mall isn’t enough, BOUNCE, an indoor trampoline park with multiple branches across Bangkok, promises sessions to exhaust parents and children alike. Near Suvarnabhumi Airport, there is the Sky Lane, a 23km outdoor cycling track as well as a dedicated bike park for children, both of which can be used as long as visitors bring or rent their own bikes and helmets.
Further afield in Samut Prakan, Ancient Siam is a self-styled open air museum encompassing over 100 replicas of historic Thai monuments and buildings as well as fantasy structures, with some true to scale and others miniature. Nearby, there is also the Erawan Museum which features a giant three-headed elephant (and will allow you to enter said elephant).
Go wild at any of the sprawling Kinokuniya bookstore branches (they all have substantial manga sections), take the free ferry to ICONSIAM and Asiatique, or commandeer a swan paddle boat across the lake in Lumphini Park.
Otherwise, it’s not too difficult to steer clear of the city’s red light districts (Patpong, Soi Cowboy, and Nana Plaza): they are well signposted, after all.
Bangkok public transportation
The BTS Skytrain and MRT underground systems are air-conditioned and well-connected, meshing well with most of the city’s attractions. Road transport would typically be used after the fact to access a certain soi (side street). A note: avoid sitting next to monks on public transportation.
Motosai (motorbikes) are a popular mode of road transport, but accidents are all too common (and the numbers are well documented). Remember, you can always opt for a taxi (or the one-off tuk-tuk, for the experience) instead.
When using taxis, opt for those that display and use their meters. More recently, there have been egregious price increases or attempts to haggle over what should be determined by the meter, often near touristy areas, so download the Grab taxi app and compare prices.
Be conscious as a pedestrian; in practice, Bangkok’s zebra crossings don’t often function as they should. Cross with other pedestrians where possible.
Is Bangkok safe?
Thailand ranks #92 out of 163 countries in the Global Peace Index. Exercise healthy vigilance as you would when visiting any other new place (for example, keeping your personal belongings near you in crowded or more touristy areas).
There have been religious clashes in the past, but these have been more or less localized to the country’s south, near its border with Malaysia.
Soi (street) dogs are more of a problem at night on quieter, residential streets and much less so in the center, where tourists are far more likely to gather. If you do happen to encounter one, the best approach is simply to pretend that it doesn’t exist and continue on (or find an alternative route).
It’s generally a good rule not to discuss politics. This is especially true in Thailand, and similarly and especially extends to the royal family due to the country’s longtime strict enforcement of lèse-majesté: a not-too-distant reality was universal adherence to standing for the national anthem at certain hours in public places and before the start of all cinema screenings.
While Thailand is the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis, this doesn’t mean you can light up in public — this is, in fact, illegal! Check Highthailand for a full rundown
As for LGBTQ+ travelers, while Thai society can be described as broadly conservative, individual attitudes tend to be tolerant. Silom Soi 2 and 4 encompass Bangkok’s gay club scene, attracting locals and travelers alike. Kathoeys form a unique subset of gender identity in Thailand, though be wary of applying Western concepts of gender here.
Getting to Bangkok
- Main airport: BKK
- Average Going deal price: $592 roundtrip
Written by local expert: Nadya Oppenheim
Nadya Oppenheim is a freelance writer and journalist who grew up between Oxfordshire, Bangkok, Valencia, and New York City. Her work has been published by the Financial Times and Bloomberg Philanthropies.
What to see, do, and eat in Bangkok from Going
Top 10 things to do in Bangkok
- Visit the iconic floating markets of Bangkok’s canals – our pick is Amphawa Floating Market.
- Enjoy a jog or peaceful stroll through Lumphini Park.
- Take a daring stroll down Khao San Road.
- Explore the grandeur of the Grand Palace.
- Flex your shopping muscles through the endless stalls of Chatuchak Market.
- Check out the enviable architecture of the Jim Thompson House Museum.
- Take your time on a visit to Wat Arun and Wat Pho (the latter is where you’ll find the reclining Buddha statue).
- Get lost in the enthralling maze that is Bangkok’s Chinatown – check out the Sampeng Market there.
- Experience olfactory overload (in a good way) at the 24-hour Pak Khlong Talat flower market.
- Make it a fight night by checking out the classic Thai martial arts known as Muay Thai.
Local picks for top attractions and activities in Bangkok
- Shop like the local kids at Siam Square One, full of small boutiques, ice cream cafes, and an outdoor section with many booths selling jewelry.
- Enjoy a day at the Sampran Riverside on the west side, an eco-cultural resort and farm with many activities to fill up your weekend.
- Get out on the water at the Nongbon Water Sports Center, which offers gear for sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking, along with free instructional sessions daily.
- Take a timeout at Bangkrachao Park, known as Bangkok’s green lung, where you can rent a bicycle for the day and ride through the jungle-like bike paths.
- Hit up the Ratchada Train Night Market for a fun date night in an energetic atmosphere – and be sure to go to the top of the parking garage at the Esplanade Mall to see the market from above.
- Get in on the annual water fight that takes place during the Thai new year festival.
- Get a refreshing, no-frills massage – Baan Thai Massage in Ratchathewi is a good option.
- Reach new heights at the Sathorn Unique Tower, a construction project thwarted and abandoned following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, that is open for visitors to climb to the (very high) top.
- Check out a uniquely entertaining Thai puppet show.
- Chow down on Durian, a strange fruit that people absolutely love – or hate.
What to eat and drink in Bangkok
If you’re a big fan of the Thai food that’s on offer in your city or town, you’ll certainly have an appetite for what awaits you in Thailand – in fact, you may be blown away by the execution of the dishes at both high- and lowbrow establishments. You’ll also be in awe of the variety, which spans far beyond the papaya salad and green curry you’re used to. An unfussy yet filling breakfast or lunch will easily cost less than $3, and you could eat like royalty all day long and spend less than $20. The same goes for alcohol (though you may not have room for any drinks after these meals).
- Crab and Claw has sustainably sourced, fresh seafood—and the dish to try is the lobster roll (or the combo roll).
- Rung Ruang is a street-side noodle stall in Soi 26 and boasts one of the best pork noodle bowls in town, and it’s not uncommon to order two different bowls at once.
- Vietnamese and More has all the classic dishes you crave when you’re in the mood for Viet, like pho, Báhn mì, pate, and morning glory salad.
- Cocotte is a Michelin-recommended restaurant and winery that offers up European-style dishes like steak, bone marrow, and an extensive selection of desserts (but the star of the show is the Australian Tomahawk Wagyu).
- Nadimos is a satisfying Mediterranean spot with fantastic hummuses.
- Roast stands out for its quality ingredients, brunch menu, and fabulous coffee, but it’s great any time of day for pasta dishes and seafood.
- Jua is a tiny restaurant in Caroenkrung located down a small alley serving unique dishes like uni pasta and handcrafted cocktails; try it for a date night or late-night bite.
- Teppen is a popular izakaya spot with character—staff will loudly greet you as you enter, and there isn't a bad dish on the menu.
- Above Eleven is primarily a Peruvian Japanese restaurant located in the Nana neighborhood whose menu contains a variety of delicious and creative dishes, but don’t overlook this as a good spot for cocktails.
- Abar is a fantastic bar for low-key vibes and large lounge tables, with a perfect view of downtown Bangkok and small bites like chips and nuts.
Where to stay in Bangkok
Ask any underpaid recent college grad and they’ll tell you Bangkok’s got affordable accommodations that can make even those with the tiniest budgets feel right at home. The US dollar goes far here – so whether your maximum spend is below $25/night or you’re looking for something luxe ($75-$300/night), you’ll find plenty of options that are safe, clean, and stylish.
Top Bangkok neighborhoods for visitors
Khao San Road and the surrounding Banglamphu is unbelievably popular for tourists, but we prefer the Riverside for a posh option (hello, rooftop infinity pools) and Sukhumvit for cheaper accommodations that are still close to plenty of attractions.
Recommended hotels in Bangkok
- Pullman Bangkok Hotel G (~$35/night)
- Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Resort (~$45/night
- 137 Pillars (~$120/night)
- Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort (~$130/night)
Getting around in Bangkok
Public transportation options in Bangkok
Taxis are the preferred mode of transportation in Bangkok, with tuk-tuks coming in second for a couple of reasons: First, they’re not the safest cars on the road; they’re not actually even cars. Two, they tend to only service the most touristy parts of town. Taxis, on the other hand, are inexpensive and more or less reliable – just be sure your driver turns on their meter and that it doesn’t rack up at warp speed, or agree on a flat rate with your driver before you go anywhere. Solo female travelers should avoid traveling alone in taxis at night.
Bangkok is home to two major international airports.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), also called simply Bangkok Airport, is the largest in Thailand and one of the largest in Southeast Asia. Located about 20 miles from the city, it’s a hub for Thai Airways, Thai Smile, Bangkok Airways, and Thai Viajet Air, as well as a focus city for China Southern Airlines, Thai AirAsia, and EVA Air.
Prior to when Suvarnabhumi Airport opened, the main airport in Bangkok was Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). It’s now the city’s second international airport, located about 15 miles from Bangkok, and is served by a large number of low-cost airlines. In fact, it’s the largest low-cost carrier airport in the world. DMK is a focus city for Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, and Thai Lion Air.
How to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bangkok
The easiest way to get from BKK into Bangkok is via the Airport Rail Link (ARL). Trains leave the airport roughly every 15 minutes during most of the day and the trip takes less than a half-hour. Ticket prices range from 15–45 THB, depending on where you’re going in the city. There are also metered taxis available at the airport to take you directly to your Bangkok hotel. Note that there’s an added fee of 50–70 THB for taxi trips from the airport to the city, plus the actual metered fare and any tolls.
How to get from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Bangkok
The Airport Rail Link that serves BKK does not run to DMK, but there are still a few inexpensive options to get from Don Mueang International Airport into Bangkok. Bus lines A1 and A4 connect DMK to central Bangkok, with fares ranging from 10-150 THB and trips taking about an hour. The state rail network makes the trip from DMK to Bangkok in 40-50 minutes and ticket prices start at 40 THB. There are metered taxis available at the airport, too. Taxi fares vary by destination and traffic, but you can expect fares in the 300 THB range and up.
Where else to go from Bangkok
Day trips from Bangkok
- Visit Khao Yai National Park (hire a car to get you there; it’s about 1.75 hours away) near the Cambodian border, full of awe-inspiring waterfalls and easy hikes (be sure to stop at the Khao Yai Vineyard afterwards if you have time).
- Hire a car to take you and your group 1 hour north to Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of dozens of ancient temples unlike anything you’ve seen in Bangkok.
- Hire a car to take you 1.25 hours east of Bangkok to Wat Saman Rattanaram, home of the reclining Ganesh statues. Here, you’ll learn about the history of the Buddhist faith in Thailand and be awestruck by the likeness of Ganesh.
- Trek down to Pattaya City (a 3.5-hour train ride or 1.75-hour car ride), where you’ll find one of Bangkok locals’ favorite beaches – Jomtien – along with a charming town full of bars and restaurants, as well as several hotels, should you decide to stay a night (a word of warning: this place is extremely popular).
- Visit Kanchanaburi, home of the world-famous Bridge on the River Kwai, which was occupied by Japanese forces during WWII (1.75 hours northwest of Bangkok).
Where else to Visit from Bangkok
- Take a 1-hour flight to Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second-largest city, but a far cry from what you’ve seen in Bangkok – Chiang Mai is a calm, relaxed destination full of rolling green hills; it’s a great place to learn more about Thailand’s cuisine by taking a cooking class.
- Fly 2.25 hours south of Bangkok to explore the sprawling, overwhelming, intoxicating city of Singapore, truly a feast for all the senses.
- Fly 1 hour south to Koh Samui and Koh Lanta, gorgeous islands in the Gulf of Thailand, to post up on for a week or more.
- Fly 3.25 hours to Manila, the capital of the Philippines, an enthralling mashup of skyscrapers, art galleries, restaurants, magnificent coffee, and an excellent nightlife scene.
Books, movies, and tv shows set in Bangkok
Bangkok has made appearances in several shows and movies. It has served as the place for a wild party with friends in The Hangover II, the gritty backdrop to a revenge tale in Only God Forgives, and the site of a murder that kicks off an international mystery in HBO’s The Flight Attendant.
Bond films The Man With the Golden Gun and Tomorrow Never Dies both feature Bangkok scenes, though the first is better known for its Phuket scenery and the latter uses Bangkok as a stand-in for Saigon. The city was also used for the Saigon scenes in Good Morning Vietnam.
Khao San Road appears briefly in The Beach, one of the best-known films shot in Thailand (and that was a book before it was turned into a movie), and Bangkok’s red light district was one of the shooting areas for Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.
Bangkok’s sex industry takes center stage in the love story, Private Dancer, by Stephen Leather. Lawrence Osborne’s The Glass Kingdom and John Burdett’s Bangkok 8 are both thrillers set in the city, and Thai author Prabda Yoon’s short story collection, The Sad Part Was, features several pieces about modern Bangkok life.
Previous cheap flights we've found to Bangkok:
- Seattle to Bangkok for $684 roundtrip
- San Francisco to Bangkok for $496 roundtrip
- Tampa to Bangkok for $1,298 roundtrip in premium economy
Published March 26, 2024
Last updated March 26, 2024
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Honzak and Baxa bring decades of industry experience as GoodData continues to grow its global leadership team to support enterprise-scale data literacy.
San Francisco, CA, October 19, 2021 - GoodData, the leader in composable data and analytics infrastructure, today announced two internal promotions to continue to build company talent and growth: Simona Baxa to Vice President of Human Resources, and Tomas Honzak to Vice President of Security and Compliance. As Vice President of Human Resources, Baxa will lead the global human resources team across GoodData offices. As Vice President of Security and Compliance, Honzak will take charge of overseeing GoodData’s company-wide security success regarding both client data and product launches.
As GoodData continues to grow, Baxa’s promotion to Vice President of Human Resources will not only focus on recruiting the best business leaders and developers, but will also ensure a cohesive work environment across global GoodData offices. With years of experience in human resources and talent recruitment, she will focus on workforce development as well as bolstering global diversity and inclusion initiatives. Baxa plans to cultivate a united global team that is aligned on GoodData’s central mission toward universal data utilization and literacy.
“While I have held various human resource positions throughout my career, it's rare to be able to work with a team of some of the finest minds in its industry. With this promotion, I will take our previous success a step further, aiming to continue promoting a unified global company and allowing our workers to earn unmatched career opportunities,” said Baxa. “I am very proud of what my team and I have accomplished over the past four years, and I am honored to represent Czech women in my new role at the global level.”
Honzak will leverage his 25 years of experience in security compliance to propel security to the forefront of all GoodData products and partnerships. After playing an integral role in securing Visa as a partner, he will continue working with senior consultants to develop and support client training needs, policy and procedure development, and compliance training initiatives to ensure continued success for GoodData’s team. Honzak will also align the company’s security goals with the new Cloud Native initiative in order to help support GoodData’s growth toward the next generation of data analytics.
“Through my experience working in security compliance, I know what it takes to bring together solutions and expertise with a robust security program. I am excited to lead the effort in ensuring the highest level of data security and protection to enhance trust and enable companies to utilize their data without fear,” said Honzak. “GoodData has grown remarkably in its security compliance regulations, and I am eager to drive new security achievements in both future partnerships and upcoming product releases at the Vice President level.”
These promotions come on the heels of recent growth and momentum for the company. In H1 of 2021, GoodData saw a 300 percent expansion with existing customers, an 18 percent expansion rate amongst new clients, and a net retention rate of 118 percent. Overall customer churn rate reached a record low in H1. GoodData also recently announced $45 million in financing from J.P. Morgan, which will fuel continued development of DaaS solutions for enterprise-grade analytics.
“This year’s numbers are a validation of what we’ve known all along: Enterprises know their data holds potential but are tired of pouring resources into monolithic BI solutions with minimal-to-no ROI. We are proud of our recent success, and bringing Simona and Tomas to the VP level will only help us continue our growth momentum,” said GoodData Founder and CEO Roman Stanek. “These promotions will provide the necessary support to grow and unify our company, as well as guarantee the needed security compliance to unlock on-demand data and readable insights in the enterprise. Both Simona and Tomas have been critical to GoodData’s success in their time with us thus far, and I am excited to see how we continue to grow as our company ushers in the future of data analytics.”
GoodData is the leading cloud-based data and analytics platform, bringing AI-fueled data-driven decision-making to organizations across the globe. With a platform that leverages the potential of automation and AI, GoodData empowers its customers to make data analytics available to every single end user via real-time, self-service data insights right at the point of work. Over 140,000 of the world’s top businesses and 3.2 million users rely on GoodData in order to drive meaningful change and achieve more through data.
GoodData is headquartered in San Francisco and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst Partners, Intel Capital, TOTVS, and others. For more information, visit GoodData's website, and follow GoodData on LinkedIn, YouTube, Medium and Twitter.
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Some bizarre cold weather will hit the western parts of South Africa from tomorrow. The chilly weather will also bring rain and snow. The Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal are set to suffer from this shivering weather too.
South Africa (25 August 2021) – Some South Africans are bracing for a lingering cold in the air and wet weather, with temperatures expected to plunge ahead of a ‘severe’ storm warning. The storm is likely to cause flooding, thunderstorms, damaging winds, and brutal chilly temperatures – and may even bring snow.
The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre says the storm is expected to make landfall in the Western Cape around 12:00 tomorrow.
“The storm will include disruptive rainfall and is expected to continue throughout Friday,” the Centre said.
The MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, says the areas which can expect the brunt of the weather will be Cape Town, Drakenstein, Overstrand, Stellenbosch and Theewaterskloof.
According to the South African Weather Service, it will spread to the western and southern parts of the Northern Cape overnight.
Snowfall is also expected over the high-lying areas of the Western Cape and the southern and western high-lying areas of the Northern Cape, mainly from Friday spreading to the high-lying areas of the Eastern Cape and the Drakensberg region of KwaZulu-Natal during Saturday.
Prior to landfall of the approaching cold front, gale force winds (40 to 60 km/h) are likely to occur over parts of the interior of South Africa.
“Such strong, gusty winds may cause difficulties for high-sided vehicles along major routes, especially over the interior of the Western Cape, the interior of the Eastern Cape, the Northern Cape, western Free State and the western parts of the North West province from Thursday into Friday,” the Weather Service said.
⚠️MEDIA RELEASE: Intense cold front to bring wintery weather to parts of South Africa from Thursday (26 August 2021). pic.twitter.com/Go0xOAnWP2
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