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Types of Security Clearances
A security clearance is required for a person or business to have access to classified information when working for the federal government. A number of governmental agencies deal with classified information that requires security clearances. The Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Department of State are a few. There are three levels of security clearance:
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- Secret. This is a mid-range security clearance that allows access to materials that may cause grave damage to national security. The same type of background check as for a confidential security clearance is required, but it must be reinvestigated every 10 years.
- Top secret. A top-secret clearance allows access to information that may cause disastrous damage to national security. Besides the background check done for secret and confidential clearances, this will involve a field check, Single Scope Background Investigation, and a possible polygraph test. A top-secret clearance is reinvestigated every five years.
Who Needs a Security Clearance?
It is not only employees of the federal government that need security clearances, but also those who work with the government on specific jobs. Here are some of the individuals who may need some level of clearance:
- Military personnel
- Federal employees working in the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of State, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs
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- Defense contractors
- Employees in other professions working with the government, such as those in the medical, telecommunications, education, and financial fields
How a Criminal Arrest or Conviction May Affect Your Security Clearance
When evaluating a person for a security clearance or renewal of one, a number of factors will be considered pertaining to his character, honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty, reliability, and financial stability. While a traffic, DUI, or other criminal conviction may not automatically disqualify a person, they would be taken into consideration and may be a problem, especially if there are other troubling factors. Criminal conduct that may raise concerns under security clearance guidelines includes:
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- Failure to complete a court-ordered rehabilitation program
There is no hard and fast rule on how your arrest or conviction may affect your security clearance. However, here is some guidance:
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- A first offense DUI may not prevent you from obtaining a security clearance, but a felony DUI, subsequent DUI offense, or repeated alcohol abuse may be problematic.
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Award-winning family musician and songwriter Greg Lato
adds yet another feather to his cap with the release of his second children’s album, Adults These Days. The album has recently reached the Top 10 on the iTunes Children's Music chart. An extra treat, available separately, is Greg’s recently released children’s picture book, Everybody Needs Someone, based on a song from the album.
Greg’s 2020 debut children’s album, Create My Own World, with special guest two-time Grammy winner Bill Harley, reached the Top 15 on the iTunes Children’s Music chart and won both a Family Choice Award and a Creative Child Award.
When Greg Lato’s 8-year-old daughter, Siena, observed a very “dad” thing Greg did last year, she rolled her eyes and declared, “adults these days!” Thus was born the idea for a completely “inside-out” kids’ album, Adults These Days, in which Greg could create a compelling, time-traveling panorama of childhood connecting with adulthood.
Adults These Days is an album of friendship, togetherness, family, and belonging that is filled with music as relatable to kids as it is nostalgic for parents. “The songs for Adults These Days felt so natural and comfortable to write and record that every day I knew I was evolving into a full-fledged children’s music artist, prepared to take my place within the community,” says Greg Lato. “Within Adults These Days also comes the debut of my first long form, spoken word storytelling track, where I met the challenge of voicing several different characters!”
Album highlights include a vignette of happy times as a kid, “Relive This Song Again,” with an underlying message that each day in one’s childhood will become a scene in the memory of the adult-to-be. In the slightly bluesy declarations that begin “New Lunchbox,” Greg boldly sets the scene for his narration of a fabulous social success, courtesy of a new lunchbox! Not to be missed is “What Kind of Animal Would You Be?” This ‘70s-styled jazz-rock number features spoken rhythmic observations about animal behavior. The song really opens up in the
middle with some spectacular vocal jazz scatting by the fabulous Becky Bass, turning it into an unforgettably exuberant experience.
“Everybody Needs Someone” is a plaintive ode to belonging and a happy celebration of friendship as a beautiful thing. Inspired by this concept, Greg Lato based his second children’s picture book on this song.
The ‘Everybody Needs Someone’ book, with illustrations by Sarah-Leigh Wills, highlights the importance of having someone with whom to celebrate the good times, turn to for comfort in more challenging times, and trust when learning life skills and lessons.
Greg has also recently signed a record deal with 8 Pound Gorilla Records based in Nashville. They are the biggest family and children's music record label in the US and are home to some of the most popular children's artists!
Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Greg Lato was surrounded by an encouraging Italian family that included his father, jazz sax player Vinny Lato, who owned an extensive vinyl collection that served as Greg’s introduction to the world of music. At the age of eight, he started playing guitar and two years later began writing his own songs. Greg proceeded to develop instrumental chops on drums, bass guitar, and piano and took advantage of every performing opportunity that came his way. Identifying as a songwriter, Greg went on to compose for film, TV, and other artists, most recently co-writing with The Voice runner-up Billy Gilman. Greg received two awards from the Billboard
World Song Contest, had one of his music videos air on the FUSE channel, wrote a song for a film that went to #1 on the iTunes movie charts and spent 8 months in the Top 10, has written for network TV shows, has had his songs played in McDonalds, Subway, several department stores and Planet Fitness franchises, and co-wrote the Young Survivors theme song for the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation.
Everybody Needs Someone is Greg Lato’s second children’s book. In 2017 he wrote and released Try, an inspirational sing-along book about not being afraid to take chances. Adults These Days and Create My Own World are available on all digital distribution platforms and at Greg Lato’s shows.
ADULTS THESE DAYS//
CREATE MY OWN WORLD//
TRY is an inspiring and motivational singalong book about not being afraid or discouraged to take a chance on anything you want to do. After all, any accomplishment starts with that first step of trying regardless of your fear of failure or caring what others think. There are no limits if you just give it a go!
TRY is meant to be an interactive book; not only in song, but in visuals. Each page on the left displays a conflict, with the page on the right showing a solution or positive outcome. The book deals with many topics including bullying, exclusion/inclusion, illness, feelings of helplessness and overcoming adversity. It includes the title song with an uplifting, tropical vibe, and was described by the Warwick Beacon as "a motivational joy for both parents and kids".
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE//
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE is an inclusive ode to friendship, family, togetherness and belonging. It highlights the importance of having someone to celebrate the good times, comfort in more challenging times, and someone kids can trust to teach them valuable life skills and lessons. The book also has a song to accompany it that is upbeat, heartwarming, and simply memorable! Kids will be singing along, and parents will be reminded of a sound that recalls the classic 70’s AM Gold era!
OFFICAL MUSIC VIDEO
WHAT KIND OF ANIMAL WOULD YOU BE?(FEAT. BECKY BASS)//
OFFICAL MUSIC VIDEO
OFFICAL MUSIC VIDEO
RELIVE THIS SONG AGAIN//
I LIKE SPRINKLES//
WHAT DADDIES DO (I WILL BE WITH YOU)//
(Adults These Days is) “A compelling, time-traveling panorama of childhood connecting with adulthood” -
"Fantastic! Kids (and Adults) will love it and I highly, highly recommend it!" (Adults These Days)
"Rhode Island’s Greg Lato is a bright star in the genre of family/children’s entertainment. Highly recommended."
“Create My Own World is highly recommended for both family and public library children's collections.”
"Adults These Days" is freewheeling fun, and a delight for both personal and public library children's collections. - Midwest Book Review
Midwest Book Review//
“Engaging stuff for kids of all ages that will leave everyone feeling happy and satisfied.”
“Create My Own World presents a fun and inspiring soundscape in these challenging times through music as relatable to kids as it is nostalgic for parents.”
What's Up Rhode Island//
“With its songs about imagination, creativity, exploration, kindness, and family, Create My Own World helps kids look beyond a life of quarantine and distance learning to a future when they will truly be able to create their world anew.”
NJ Arts Maven//
“A vibrantly colorful album”
“It’s a cool listening experience due to how catchy everything is but the different sound elements makes it really interesting.”
The Independent Newspaper//
“It’s hard to believe that this Greg Lato’s first children’s album, cause the throwback pop artist sure knows how to pen a tune for the young ears, and that parents who grew up on ‘70s and ‘80s sounds will be drawn to as well.”
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Observe a couple of basic principles and you ought to be fine.
This may appear to be something ludicrous to really expressly state and say, however, you’ll be shocked how frequently a mix-up is made during set up that has originated from not perusing the directions, or perusing them inaccurately.
So if it’s not too much trouble, read the producer’s directions cautiously before you do anything or construct anything. Perusing it cautiously and understanding what you need to do to introduce it appropriately is a large portion of the fight!
Assemble it before installation:
A strong suggestion, you unquestionably need to assemble everything before you introduce it. You would prefer not to introduce it totally than be messing near while attempting to put the assortment cup while doing whatever it takes not to destroy the ideal arrangement!
Guarantee to put it at right profundity:
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Leave it running for some time:
Indeed, even the best protein skimmers have a break-in period. Try not to go nuts and feel that your pristine protein skimmer isn’t working since it’s not making the froth you expect following a couple of days.
Leave it running at any rate for up to 14 days to do its thing and you will begin to see the outcomes you anticipate.
Simply ensure you have perused and adhered to the directions, and it should inform you regarding the break-in period as well. On the off chance that following half a month you’re actually experiencing difficulty, at that point you can begin to check whether something isn’t right.
How can it work?
A protein skimmer works by:
- Pushing an ebb and flow of messy saltwater aquarium water through a little section of standard air bubbles
- The air rises buoy to the surface (like bubbles consistently do) through a uniquely planned chamber
- Since numerous natural atoms that contaminate a reef tank have a ‘charge’ to them, they really adhere to the bubbles and get pulled out of the water, and buoy up with the bubbles
- The bubbles burst, when they arrive at the highest point of the assortment chamber, and the messy atoms at that point coat the sides of the assortment cup
When daily, you unscrew the assortment cup, dump out the substance and wipe the cup clean
Brisk truth: the interaction by which a protein skimmer works is called froth fractionation–it basically implies that the froth from the bubbles pulls out the dreadful stuff you don’t need in your water.
Picking the best protein skimmer for a reef aquarium:
Protein skimmers come in numerous sizes and plans. There is no “one size fits all” approach while choosing a skimmer for your aquarium. There are four fundamental sorts of protein skimmers:
- Hang on the back (HOB)
HOB-style skimmers are independent and simple to utilize. Simply hang in on the rear of your reef aquarium and plug it in. In-sump protein skimmers are intended to be lowered submerged, inside the channel sump. No pipes are required. Simply plug in the skimmer and you are all set!
Externalprotein skimmers sit outside the sump. They’re normally bigger, intended to deal with huge reef aquariums. You may need to plumb the water associations utilizing adaptable or furrowed tubing. In-tank protein skimmers are intended for more modest nano reef tanks. They drop across the board aquarium channels and join to the highest point of the aquarium. These are extraordinary when you needn’t bother with a huge limit protein skimmer. We’ve inspected eight top protein skimmers, featuring their best applications and highlights.
Simplicity 320DC Protein Skimmer:
The Simplicity 320DC Protein Skimmer is an incredible method to commence this rundown of the best protein skimmers. There are likewise more modest and bigger models on the off chance that you have an alternate measured tank, for example, the Simplicity 120DC Protein Skimmer appropriate for tanks up to 120 gallons.
Simplicity protein skimmers utilize a controllable DC siphon and needle wheel to make a surge of miniature fine bubbles which expands the contact surface region between the bubbles and water. This expanded air-water interface empowers maximal catch of natural mixtures.
The crossbreed cone configuration improves the contact time between the bubbles and proteins, which gives these natural mixtures greater freedom to cling to the bubbles and be attracted to the surface.
The thumbscrew get-together makes cleaning and upkeep exceptionally simple, as it is direct to dismantle. The body of the protein skimmer is delivered from top-notch solid acrylic which is not difficult to spotless and dependable.
You can without much of a stretch change the siphon speed utilizing the helpful regulator which accompanies the unit. Utilizing this you can likewise briefly kill the siphon.
Generally, an incredible item that can be acclimated to impeccably suit your novel tank arrangement. Also, to finish it off Simplicity have generally excellent client assistance and offers a decent guarantee period.
Hydor SlimSkim Nano Protein Skimmer:
Nano and little reef aquariums need a little skimmer that is productive however not very huge. The SlimSkim is intended to work with most more modest reef tanks.
The SlimSkim Nano is an inner skimmer designed for little tanks. The remarkable flood admission configuration pulls water from the surface, eliminating sleek bio-slicks from the surface. Once inside the skimmer, the energy-proficient (4 watts) venturi vacuum apparatus infuses a huge number of miniature bubbles The bubbles ascend to the surface, concentrating natural waste as a dry froth. Change the skimmer by raising or bringing down the assortment cup. The simple to eliminate assortment cup makes keeping up the skimmer simple. The attractive connection frameworks let you introduce the skimmer pretty much anyplace.
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As the year is coming to a close, there tends to be a trend of “reflection” and goal-setting for the incoming year. You know the catchy slogan- “new year, new me,” with the thought that at 12:01a on January 1, life will begin to change. The question worth asking is “…how will it change?” What do I need to do differently to see the changes I dream about? Simply naming a “new year’s resolution” cannot resolve my past and position me to achieve what I want my life to look and be like in the upcoming months of 2023. What do I need to do for my beliefs and behaviors to match the frequency of my future story?
Have you thought about this next chapter, 2023? What do you want to change? What do you want to experience more of? Have you thought about your future story for 2023? With those questions in mind, where do your beliefs and behaviors land as it pertains to 2023 unfolding in the direction of your vision? It’s important to take time to reflect on your beliefs and behaviors, without judgment, to assess and ensure you attain your goals, in this next chapter.
My belief and behavior must be congruent and in alignment with where I see myself. What do I believe about myself? What do I believe about my ability? The decisions I make now have a direct impact on my tomorrow. I want my decisions of today to be at a frequency that signals the new timeline stating that I’m ready; I’m ready to change, and I am ready for what I’ve been dreaming about to come into my life. What we dream about can happen as fast as we believe it; however, often there’s a disconnect somewhere either in our belief where we don’t truly believe it can happen or we don’t believe we’re deserving of it.
There are times in life when we want to make the changes necessary. However, we don’t have the will that matches that desire, and we find ourselves falling short of the changes we want and need to make. So the question is what do we need for us to make the changes? The images below describe how change happens in life. There are three ways change happens… by chance, circumstances, or choice. Making a conscious decision to change is where we hold and harness our power; it comes from within and is exerted throughout the world the other two are responses to external factors.
This is where honesty can be transformative in the direction that we want to go. I must be honest with myself about where I am and not deceive myself or buy into my ideal self. Reviewing the stages of change helps me understand where I am in my efforts of changing. If I am in a particular stage, I ask myself what I need for me to move on to the next stage. This question is vital to my movement forward in change. Here it is the end of the year and we want to make changes going into the new year. I have to understand where I’m at for me to move forward and where I’m going and I want that driving force to come from within.
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Your credibility is constantly judged based on your communication. Whether it be within your organization, amongst your employees, or externally amongst your audience and stakeholders. Your credibility sets the tone for your reputation, your approaches, and your environment overall. Therefore, you need to assess how effective your delivery is and how it can be better. You can drive confidence and certainty into your messaging. You need to know what, when, where, and how to convey assurance and credibility into your communication. Communication needs to have intention. No matter the organization, incorporating a sense of purpose and practicality into your messaging and communication will translate into confidence and stability.
Transparency is built on a solid foundation of internal communication. An organization is only as effective as those who work within it. Therefore, maintaining an updated and constant stream of tracked communication is vital in establishing community among staff and employees and ensuring efficiency. By keeping everyone up to date, your team can function accordingly and can answer questions, address concerns, and progress in their work. However, transparency also means being direct about aspects such as timelines and possible or foreseeable concerns. Keeping your team out of the loop and dragging them along or rushing them into things will not build security and will instead damage your communicative foundation. Creating a reliable flow of proper and consistent communication keeps the organization transparent and the communication between levels precise. Thus, allowing colleagues to work easier and more effectively with one another. Another approach would be to ensure that the messaging itself is non-repetitive. Although consistent messaging is essential, repeating the same message over and over again can be tiring and dull, leaving your target audience uninterested. Therefore, communicating consistently in an informative approach while keeping the topic interesting and engaging is vital. Whether it be through different platforms, different formats or in other methods, providing various ways to understand the message you're trying to convey while still remaining engaging is critical. When communicating with your audience, frequent messaging needs to include something new and actionable. Another aspect of advice is making visible efforts to work towards promises and goals you've set out. Whether they be through tangible or visible means, by showcasing your work towards accomplishing what you've set out to achieve, you create a palpable feeling of certainty, especially in times of uncertainty.
Communicating with stakeholders requires intention and practicality to succeed. Thus, you need to assess your communication and what you can do to ensure that your present and future communication will be effective and successful in targeting and engaging the right public audience. Especially given the current pandemic period and the need to reassess your communicative strategies for re-entry into both the workplace and the community. By incorporating proper communication methods into your organization's just practices, it will be more feasible to reach consistent and effective communication through messaging. Whether it be having to decide to rescale, reinvent, return, reduce, or retire your means and methods (Howard, 2021). Essentially, you need to assess your current communication position to be aware of possible changes, both now and later.
So what will you do to properly assess the effectiveness of your communication? Whether it means evaluating the satisfaction and situations of employees or deciding what type of work model is best for your organization and work environment. What will you do to improve your communication, and how will you do it? Whether it be on an internal level, by having monthly team check-ins, one-on-one employee drop-ins, and workplace surveys? Or, on an external level, by asking your target audience for their feedback and preference, what they'd like to see in your organization's future? No matter the route you take, organizational leaders and CEOs need to ask themselves, "how do you know it will work"? What supports or adjustments will you put in place to ensure that you achieve the level of communication you're striving for?
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Inflatable Adult Rocket Ship Costume
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Size | Measurement | Standard | Metric |
Standard | Chest | 42" | 107cm |
Standard | View Port Diameter | 10" | 25cm |
Standard | Arm Opening Circumference | 7 1/2" - 13" | 19cm - 33cm |
Standard | Leg Opening Circumference | up to 17" | up to 43cm |
Standard | Total Length | 70" | 178cm |
- 100% polyester windbreaker fabric
- Bodysuit has back zipper
- Elastic at arm & leg openings
- Head is fully enclosed; clear vinyl view port at front
- Fan is installed at back of left hip
- Requires 4 AA batteries, not included
- Battery pack fits into an inner pocket near fan; also has a clip to attach to clothing under the bodysuit if desired
- Exclusively made by us
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Life holds endless situations that would be SO much easier if they came with a rapid means of getaway. Remember last Christmas when your great-aunt Mabel Louise sat you down and asked you why you weren't married yet and if she could set you up with a darling girl she knows who pet-sits for her sister? "I'm pretty sure she has 17 cats, but she seems just lovely." Or maybe that morning when you showed up to class with the Irish flu and your professor called on you to answer a question about the assigned reading that you definitely did not read? Or what about the day your boss showed up at your desk five minutes before quittin' time and wanted to tell you, in detail, about his last golf game? All we're saying is that each of those situations would have been so much better if you could have launched yourself into space at the first sign of trouble.
Fly high on Halloween thanks to this exclusive Inflatable Adult Rocket Ship Costume! The silver and red rocket-shaped bodysuit slips on over your street clothes and has an attached fan to inflate it to size. It features arm and leg holes, and a "viewing port" covered in clear material so that you can see where you're flying.
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The best part about dressing as a rocket is being able to go where you like, whenever you like. If you're not feeling like continuing small talk, initiate fuel thrusters! If you see an attractive person across the room whom you just HAVE to talk to, blast off in their direction! The sky is the limit for you.
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- Four StarsBy Karisa | October 31, 2022
This was a great costume, it was a hit at my event and I had kids asking to take pictures with me! The only real issue is that I'm on the short side, so if I actually had the bottom of the ship sticking out like in the picture, the leg holes would be at my shins. Instead, I just put the leg holes at my knees so not that much of the dark gray part was showing. It still was a little difficult to walk in, just because there's only so much extra material they can give you for your legs to move. However, it's definitely doable! The other issue is something that you're going to get with ANY inflatable costume, just that it gets hot in there after a while! So make sure you take breaks to unzip the back and stick your head out. All in all, I loved this costume and will definitely be wearing it again (as long as it's not summer)!Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.Was this review helpful to you? | <urn:uuid:c8a4273a-75ab-4d95-8e76-8ae442356965> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.halloweencostumes.com/adult-inflatable-rocket-ship-costume.html | 2024-04-20T16:46:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.970308 | 946 |
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The Tennessee General Assembly is making some monumental decisions these days – literally.
Not only is the Legislature prepared to put a statue of Tennessee folk hero Davy Crockett in front of the State Capitol, replacing obscure Nashville politician Edward Carmack, it’s also likely to erect a monument, or memorial, to unborn children in the ongoing battle against abortion.
At the same time, Republican legislators continue pushing legislation designed to retaliate against Memphis for the removal of Confederate statues from former city parks, including President Jefferson Davis and Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Politicians used to go to Nashville promising to balance budgets, create jobs and bolster education. Having apparently accomplished all three – they’re required by law to balance the budget – they are now free to spend most of their energy fighting over social issues.
One of the newest topics this session is the movement for a Tennessee Monument to Unborn Children, asking the State Capitol Commission to put such a memorial on the historical grounds that sit high above Nashville. The initial press release also included miscarriages, though that isn’t in the resolution coming from East Tennessee Republican Rep. Jerry Sexton, sponsor of the defunct measure to make the Bible Tennessee’s official book.
In introducing the measure, state Rep. Bill Dunn points toward a monument to African slaves on the Capitol’s southwest side, millions brought to America centuries ago, many of whom died in the passage. He also references a monument surrounded by cedar trees on the southeast side of the Capitol to the millions of people who died in the German Holocaust.
“Both of these monuments that are already here recognize the atrocities occurred because human beings were treated as less than human,” says Dunn, a Knoxville Republican who spoke for Sexton at a press conference introducing the bill.
“In both cases, the vulnerable and defenseless were subjected to the will of the powerful. The taking of life of the baby in the womb is related to this brand of inhumanity.
“While the baby can be seen as the obvious victim, this memorial will also be for other victims, the women coerced into abortion, the fathers who can’t protect their unborn child, the brothers and sisters who lose a sibling and the society as a whole who becomes coarsened because life is cheapened.”
No doubt, the people who go through abortions need prayer and support. But asked if he is comparing women who have voluntary abortions to Adolf Hitler or American slave traders, Dunn points out slavery and Jewish persecution were legal, as well, when they took place.
“I’m saying the common thread that goes through all three of those is that it was a time that society said some human beings are less human than others, that some human beings can be subjected to inhuman treatment for it,” Dunn adds.
The measure was to be considered this week in House and Senate state government committees. And if it’s like most abortion-related bills it will keep moving until it reaches the floor and receives overwhelming support by Republican supermajorities – around 28-5 in the Senate and 74-25 in the House.
Democrats are responding to such a bill with predictable disgust.
“What about a monument to the children that come into state custody that (Republicans) don’t help and that they send back to people who abuse them constantly. Maybe that’s where they need to go,” says state Rep. Sherry Jones, a Nashville Democrat.
Says Rep. Darren Jernigan, a Democrat from Old Hickory, “We could put an amendment on there to put a monument up for the children that die in schools. That would certainly be a friendly amendment.”
And Nashville Democratic Rep. Bo Mitchell chimes in, saying action is needed to toughen gun laws instead of weakening them in light of the slaying of 17 students in Parkland, Florida.
“Maybe we’ll take care of the kids that are alive in our schools,” he adds.
None of them mention the monument to slaves shipped to America sits a few yards – below, of course – the statue of Sam Davis, boyhood hero of the Confederacy, a Southern spy who said he would rather die than betray a friend after being caught with sensitive information during the Civil War.
The Smyrna native was subsequently hanged to death in Pulaski, future home of the Ku Klux Klan. His story is still celebrated in Smyrna, but the home place is not doing well financially.
Speaking of the KKK
The celebrated organization’s first grand wizard has a bust inside the State Capitol, even if he no longer parades at Health Sciences Park in Memphis after the city sold the property to nonprofit Greenspace, which promptly removed the statues of Forrest and Davis, igniting a legal argument that remains in limbo.
More than likely, it will be easier to persuade the Capitol Commission to put up a memorial to thousands of abortion victims, including the men and women still living with the pain of the decision, than it will be to remove the monument to Forrest, who reportedly found redemption after making a pre-Civil War fortune buying and selling slaves and working them to death in the Memphis delta heat.
Don’t forget, either, the Legislature – unknowingly – passed a resolution in 2017 honoring an obscure Louisiana author who wrote about Forrest’s redemption. Rep. Mike Sparks, the Smyrna Republican who sponsored the resolution, didn’t bother telling anyone what the resolution said after he promised to drop a measure recognizing the lives of Forrest and Sampson Keeble, the first black Tennessee legislator during Reconstruction.
Members of the Black Caucus felt betrayed, but the resolution vote remained in effect.
Meanwhile, a raft of bills slapping Memphis for its statue sleight of hand continues moving. One that would have enabled the state to charge local lawmakers with a felony and fine them for violating state laws dealing with immigration and monuments died because it’s likely unconstitutional. But don’t be surprised to see the others survive in some form.
One would allow the state to take properties by eminent domain if it decides a local entity, such as Memphis, violated the Tennessee Heritage Protection Act, and it would be retroactive. It was up for consideration House and Senate committees this week.
While those types of legislation – to preserve the Old South’s heritage – gain traction in the Republican-controlled houses, a measure denouncing white nationalists and neo-Nazis can’t even come to a vote.
State Rep. John Ray Clemmons and Memphis state Sen. Lee Harris sponsored the legislation in the wake of the Charlottesville, Virginia, white supremacists’ march in which a counter-protester was killed last summer.
Clemmons, a Nashville Democrat, brought his resolution to the State Government Subcommittee in early March, and it was quickly relegated to a pauper’s grave. Rep. Jernigan made a motion for it to be heard, but none of the Republicans on the five-person committee would second the motion, killing it.
Afterward, Clemmons called the matter “shameful,” believing incorrectly it would fly through the House. Maybe he overestimated his colleagues.
“It is sickening as a parent to think my children are being raised in a state where their elected representatives in this body cannot even denounce white nationalists and neo-Nazis and their acts of violence and recognize them for what they are and the hate, the bigotry and racism and the fear they are trying to instill in our communities, and that sickens me,” Clemmons says.
Memphis Democratic Rep. Joe Towns points out some House members wanted to attribute the Florida slaughter to mental illness rather than hate. He reminds people of the bombing concocted in Oklahoma City more than 20 years ago by Timothy McVeigh, one of the first U.S. incidents considered “domestic terrorism.”
“We’re not looking at our own people. This is the reason this is very critical, to figure out who creates detriment, who’s on the inside and creates harm to our land, and it’s going to be those neo-Nazi groups, those hate groups, and we’re not looking at them like we should,” Towns points out.
“We’ve gotta really look at them because they’re armed, they’re trained, and they’re very dangerous, and they’re at home. And they don’t need a passport, they’re not immigrants. So, we just go back and fight it again, because it’s something that’s real serious.”
Rep. Antonio Parkinson, another Memphis Democrat, adds, “They just refuse to acknowledge and put the label on these individuals as domestic terrorists. They see them, but some of those same individuals are the voting base of some of these elected officials.”
Putting up a memorial to Davy Crockett is one thing. Besides being one of the most popular Tennesseans of all time, he fought taxes on poor people and tried to avert the Trail of Tears before telling Tennesseans to go to hell, he was going to Texas.
The famous frontiersman, legislator and congressman would certainly fit better at the top of the steps to the State Capitol than Carmack, who reportedly fought against civil rights. The House also unanimously endorsed the Crockett statue resolution brought by Rep. Gerald McCormick, a Chattanooga Republican.
But these other measures are so divisive lawmakers need to take every factor into consideration, including the potential for double standards, before they start putting more monuments on the Capitol grounds.
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You may think that you’ll be able to hang up decorations and photos in a straight line, but those who have tried know that it’s harder than it looks. Levels come in handy to ensure that everything is hanging correctly and evenly, and can even help with sloping floors or unlevel stovetops.
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Emily graduated with honors from Washburn University School of Law in May of 2009. While in law school, Emily interned for Magistrate Judge K. Gary Sebelius of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. Emily received her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Kansas in May of 2006, where she maintained academic honors throughout her education and was admitted to the Phi Beta Kappa Society.
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We just discovered Receipt Jar recently. It’s an app that will turn your receipts into cash.
We’ve been trying it out for a month now, and today we’ll share our review.
We’ll explore how legit Receipt Jar is, take a look at its features and discover how you can make some easy money from it.
What is Receipt Jar?
Receipt Jar is an app that allows you to get paid for sharing your receipts. It is available on the App Store and Google Play.
How does Receipt Jar work?
1. Download the free app and sign up.
2. Take photos of your receipts or email them through to earn points
3. Redeem your points for gift cards
4. You can also earn bonus points doing surveys, playing the “Shakes” game or sharing the app with others!
Is Receipt Jar safe and legitimate?
Yes, Receipt Jar has been around since 2019 and is owned by The U Group & Co, an Australian market research company.
All sensitive data is encrypted, and when you upload receipts to Receipt Jar, the data is de-identified and aggregated, meaning that they do not use your personal information in their market research.
How much cash can you make with receipts through Receipt Jar?
You earn points in Receipt Jar for uploading receipts, doing surveys, playing the “Shakes” game or sharing the app with others. You need a minimum of 1000 points to redeem a $5 gift card.
Pros and Cons of using Receipt Jar
Quick and simple way to get cashback.
User friendly app.
You can earn additional points through bonus tasks.
Points can be redeemed for gift cards from a large variety of retailers.
You can also use the app to track expenses.
When you are shopping at regular stores you have to get a physical receipt.
EFTPOS receipts are not accepted.
The minimum you can cash out is $5. This means that you need to accumulate a certain number of points to get your gift card.
Can you use receipts from overseas?
Receipt Jar is currently available in Australia, Canada, and the USA. However, please note that Receipt Jar will only accept receipts for the country where your account is registered. So if you’re based in Australia, you can’t share receipts from overseas (even if they are from Canada or the USA).
What stores can you upload receipts for?
Receipt Jar accepts receipts from over 11,000 retailers online and offline, including major stores like Kmart and Myer, online stores like Amazon and eBay, supermarkets, chemists, restaurants, fashion retailers, petrol stations and more.
Which receipts are not accepted?
Receipt Jar does not accept receipts from:
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Travel related expenses e.g. train tickets, flights
Taxi and ride shares
Lottery tickets or bets
Internet, phone or electricity bills
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HFN: Do you believe in the burn-in effect of in ear monitors?
OM: This is a delicate question. It is possible that electric or electronics components can react differently after a period of use, but we have to consider that we are dealing with the brain and the psychoacoustics, so very often the brain adapts itself to a perception that may not even be real. Working as monitor engineer I do have tons of evidence of this, many times musicians were asking me to correct something on the desk, and when they claim ”now it is perfect”, I didn’t even touch anything.. It happened to me also, when I was “listening” to the changes introduced by an EQ, but the EQ was bypassed… ahahah
So Burn-in can be real (of course the diaphragm and the mechanical part of the monitor will change their stiffness after a while) though there is no real technical evidence of this (yes I know, CSD could show this… Try to measure CSD several times the same driver, you will see it change all the times). Even Tyll Hertsens wrote a very interesting article about it, “Evidence of Headphone Break-In”. I can say, if you think it works and you are happy, it’s ok.
HFN: What is the easiest way to tune a monitor?
OM: You’re kidding, right? The easiest way would be probably to just take an “off the shelf” solution from the driver manufacturers and put it in a shell. This would work good sometimes . In my opinion, first of all you need a trustful measurement system and you must know how to interpret it. Relying only on your ears doesn’t work. It can happen that you are lucky and successful one time, but in the long distance you need a scientific method. So, an ear simulator according with the IEC 60318-4 standard, a good measurement software, some other “special” gears and the ability of understand the matter well. I cannot reveal completely the methods and the gears I use, but there are some parts that can be tweaked, like the tubes, the dampers (acoustic part), the crossover (electric part) or even the drivers etc. For me, everything starts from a final concept. What I would like to achieve as end-result. Normally, I am quite clear about the frequency response that I want. I start choosing some drivers for that specific purpose (for example a sub, a full range, a midrange, a tweeter etc). Then I measure them with a real time software, so I can see in real time every change, and I choose the one that I think could work (and obviously sometimes I am wrong and I have to start again). Next step would be ti put into the game the next driver and see how they work together and then fine tweak them, and so on. But the more components you put together, the more complicate the the whole becomes. There are so many interactions between the drivers to take into account. For example, you think that doubling a single driver will increase the SPL, but when you stick two drivers together and you put on a common tube, they interact as a kind of “Helmhotz” resonator with each other, so you have some phase issues and some dips. How do you overcome this? I take great care in getting a quite smooth frequency response, but you need also to consider the phase relationship between the components, and one aspect that is often underestimated, the “group delay”. This is not the right time to talk about this, but try to “Google it”..
HFN: Do you believe in cable sound?
OM: Here again we are dealing with objectivity, like the fact that some materials are better conductors than others, the impedance of the cable can vary and so the sound of the IEM gets altered. But there is a point where we deal with subjectivity, sensations, feelings. I cannot believe that a copper cable (or silver or whatever conductor) has a “direction of orientation” for the electrons (yes, I read this too in the past, for the HI-FI market). It’s a matter of purity of the conductor, it is obvious that the greater the purity the greater the conductivity, the lower the impedance. Impedance is really important in matching systems, is the way the energy can be easily transferred from one system to the other, but we need to be careful to not “chasing fairy tales”.
HFN: What is your favourite IEM you didn’t design?
OM: The one I will design next I can say I like the UERR and the new Westone W80
HFN: What product was the most challenging for you to realize?
OM: Every design has its own complexity, but probably the LZ12 from LiveZoneR41, at that time I didn’t know the matter like I know now, so it was quite hard to design a great sounding TOTL.
HFN: Will you ever have a brand of your own again?
OM: Absolutely no. I am happy when I am at the lab. I would like to be a little more known as someone who can design good products. (or at least he tries).I am happy to work with VE, a great company that will give me for sure this opportunity. We will produce great products together.
HFN: Who is the most respectful other designer you know, and why?
OM: One that I respect and admire, although I do not know him personally, is Jerry Harvey, we all have to agree that he was one of the first that “invented” this market. He really knows the matter and too many competitors have copied his designs.
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Successful Aging: Exploring the possibilities of life after retirement
This is the seventh year I have had the pleasure of participating in a special conversation with eight men and eight women to discuss retirement and life transitions relevant to our life stage. Although we had a topic to discuss, no one was sure how the dialogue would evolve. Most attendees were between 65 and 80 years, some retired, others working part-time and other engaged in full-time careers. All are or were highly accomplished in their respective fields, including advertising, business, higher education, engineering, medical professions, insurance, city planning, landscape architecture, elected positions, aging and nonprofit leadership.
Men came from the Life Transition Group; women from Project Renewment. (Renewment is a combination of retirement and renewal.) Both men and women have an overriding common characteristic. Neither group is satisfied with the status quo for themselves or their communities. All embrace learning, growing and giving back with an emphasis on purpose, passion as well as pleasure. And all know that transition is a process.
Here is some background:
Several years ago Ron Dresher and Brian Harris, both long-time successful marketing professionals, went for a bike ride along the beach and began to talk about their next chapter in life – commonly referred to as retirement. Both felt passionate about their work. They questioned what they would do with their energy and commitment when no longer working. They felt motivated to become more knowledgeable and were ready to share experiences with others. Subsequently they formed a group of like-minded men and called themselves the Life Transition Group and have been meeting for 11 years in El Segundo with monthly speakers. The group has grown to over 30 members.
To establish balance in their lives and a new sense of identity, they developed some guiding principles using the acronym CHAIRS. Each letter stands for a value the men want to embrace as they emerge from their full time careers. The letters stand for the following: C=Charity; H=Health; A=Achievement; I=Independence; R=Relationships and S=Spirituality.
These characteristics are shared by women of Project Renewment, a forum and movement started by my co-founder Bernice Bratter and me in 1999. The Renewment women are like-minded with successful careers, wanting to create the next chapter of life to be equal to or even more satisfying than the previous one. We also meet monthly and proceed to discuss subjects relevant to the retirement transition and later stages in life.
It all started when Bernice called me after retiring from her second executive director position and asked if there was any research or programs focusing on career women. I replied, “I don’t think so.” A four-hour lunch followed when we decided to invite several likeminded women for dinner to discuss life post-career. There was much to discuss and Renewment was born.
Despite our lack of intention to grow, Renewment has grown virally to nearly 40 groups most in Los Angeles and some from the New England area down to Florida. Our global reach has begun with groups in Paris and Reykjavik, Iceland.
We meet monthly in small groups in people’s homes. The number of groups have grown using the model described from our book “Project Renewment: The First Retirement Model for Career Women” (Scribner, 2013). It consists of 38 essays on topics such as “Who am I without my business card?” and “What if he retires first?” as well as a guide to start a group. The groups have been meeting anywhere between one and 20 years.
Our meeting took place in a conference room in El Segundo around a large table with 16 seats – eight for the women; eight for the men. This year our discussion focused on the following questions:
1. When someone is starting their life transition to retirement, what advice would you offer?
2. What experience has led you to give this advice?
3. What are your takeaways from the discussion?
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Serena Williams has taken to Instagram to share a carousel of adorable new photos with her six-year-old daughter Olympia and let's just say she's her mom's double.
The former tennis champ, 42, called Olympia her "main squeeze" in the caption of the carousel which showed Serena and her daughter smiling in an array of selfies that have already garnered over 72,000 likes.
Serena was seen in a black tank top with her hair tied up whilst little Olympia flashed a big smile next to her doting mom in a cute brown and white cow print dress.
The former athlete shares a second daughter, Adira, with her husband of seven years Alexis Ohanian. The mom-of-two looked amazing as she shared an empowering bikini photo on Instagram just six months after giving birth.
The star opened up about the importance of self-love, especially in becoming a mother. "Loving yourself is essential," she said. "Right now I love that my body is not picture perfect. I love that I smell like milk - that milk sustains @adiraohanian."
"I love getting to know a new version of my body," she continued. "It is a change, but it’s a change that has been well worth it. So start this week, knowing that you are loved, and that starts with you.
"Ok, now I’m about to go to the gym," she concluded, adding a playful emoji with its tongue out. The Grand Slam singles title-holder has shared her journey of body acceptance through motherhood with her adoring fans.
Serena shared a new video on Instagram documenting her struggles with figuring out postpartum fashion and her changing body.
"I got this cool Valentino skirt when I was pregnant and I was like, 'I'm going to be able to fit this when I don't have a belly'," she explained. "I can't fit it. But this is my goal and honestly, I should have been able to fit it by now…but I got distracted for about a month and so I'm about a month behind."
Fans praised Serena for her candor. American journalist Deborah Roberts wrote: "Serena, I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. You'll get in that skirt."
A fan commented: "Well done on sharing the reality of postpartum… not just the glamorized Instagram version," and a third also added: "You don't have a problem, you have a beautiful body. Women are spending money to get what you have. Seriously. I love your outlook on life."
Serena has documented getting back into fitness online captioning a mid-workout post with her six-year-old daughter: "Olympia watching me try to get my ab muscles working again. Here comes fitness!".
In an adorable video, the doting mother said, "We all work out in this family", as she showed the moment Olympia helped Adira to stand. Serena has created Instagram accounts that she runs for both of her children documenting their daily lives. Olympia has over 640,000 followers.
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These little things are quite shy and wouldn’t let me get very close so this is cropped from a larger image. It could be a little sharper but I’m pretty pleased with it.
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Without the white spot on the wing, this is the male Ebony Jewelwing Damselfly (Calopteryx maculata). Handsome fellow, too, but fairly shy.
These little damselflies don’t stay put for very long and they don’t like you to get too close. Also, it was on the warm side today, especially in the sun, which made it harder. I did manage to get two shots of this one. Argia fumipennis violacea
Dorothy thought she had to work from 4:00 to 9:00 PM today but she got a text just after 11:00 saying she was on from 11:00 to 4:00. Fortunately, we were just driving through campus as she got that, so we were there within minutes. Cathy and I enjoyed a walk around Coy Pond and I took a bunch of pictures, including of water lilies, a great blue heron, and this dragonfly. Later we went to the garden at Long Hall and I took more pictures. That was a nice garden with an interesting collection of trees, shrubs, and perennials. Recommended. We had dinner at La Victoria, a trendy but decent taco place just off of Cabot Street in Beverly.
We had a good day with Dorothy and a few of her friends today. We went to church and then to lunch. It was nice to spend some time with Jonathan (who lived with us the summer before last) and Andrew (the other half of Kindsman), as well as Taylor and Rachel.
We hung out with Dorothy at her dorm for a while and I went out into the woods next to it to take mushroom pictures. When I got back, Dorothy called me over to get some pictures of this beautiful, red dragonfly. I haven’t had a chance to identify it yet, but I’ll probably start with red skimmer and go from there.
I went out to the vacant lot next to my office today. It was quite warm but the weather patterns promise hotter weather ahead. I got a few pictures of an orbweaver spider (Leucauge venusta) but since I posted one of those recently, I’ve decided to go with this pennant, probably a calico pennant (Celithemis elisa). I also got one, not so good photo of a tailed blue, but I’m holding out for a better picture before I post one of those.
Note: I labeled this as a calico pennant (Celithemis elisa) without paying close attention to detail. I’m relabeling it as a Halloween pennant (Celithemis eponina).
I know I’ve posted a picture of a similar dragonfly recently, but I didn’t get a lot of great pictures today so this is what I have. This is also, I think, a better picture than the one previously posted. I had originally labeled that one as a calico pennant (Celithemis elisa) but I’ve rethought that and have relabeled it as a Halloween pennant (Celithemis eponina), the same as this one. It’s a handsome dragonfly, whatever it is. I had tough time getting close enough for this picture, so I’m relatively pleased with it.
I’ve been meaning to get out of the office for a short walk to the empty lot next to my building for over a week now. The upper part, where it was mostly mugwort, milkweed, and goldenrod has been mowed and it looks very different. I don’t know if this is a prelude to actual building plans coming to fruition. Plans to develop it started at least 25 years ago and the top soil was scraped up into a large mound that now has mid-size trees on it. There are a few drainage ponds and they are all abuzz with insects and birds. I saw a green heron when I first got there and then photographed a few dragonflies, including this blue dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis).
We went up to Pennsylvania today just to hang out. It was probably what will turn out to be the most pleasant day of the summer. Cool, clear, breazy and absolutely lovely. We met our new neighbors, who invited us over to see their goats, which everyone enjoyed, especially Kaien and Silas. Dorothy had a few friend with her and they cut down a few trees that I had marked for clearing. And of course we cooked burgers and hot dogs on the fire. I took a few pictures, including this one of a calico pennant dragonfly (Celithemis elisa).
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Guns for Great Causes
RICE LAKE, WI, Mar. 15, 2022
Henry is pleased to announce that its donation of 55 custom rifles raised a total of $40,660 for 4-year-old Milah Schevenius of Decatur, Indiana. The funds will provide financial assistance for the medical expenses incurred throughout Milah’s kidney cancer treatments, including several surgeries and 42 weeks of chemo and radiation. Milah was diagnosed with bilateral Wilms’ Tumor, a rare occurrence affecting only 6% of Wilms’ tumor patients.
The “Miss Milah’s Miracle” campaign is the latest fundraising effort of Henry’s Guns For Great Causes program, a charitable branch of the company that focuses on providing support for sick children, children’s hospitals, military veterans organizations, and other non-profit groups. Each rifle in the limited-edition series features a colorful, childlike design unique to Milah’s personality engraved and hand-painted on the walnut buttstocks. All of the rifles sold out within 3 hours of the initial release announcement. In addition, the online auctions for the first and last serial numbers in the limited series ended at $5,850 and $4,600, respectively.
“I am in shock; this is just still so surreal,” said Keyara Schevenius, Milah’s mother, after learning how fast the rifles sold out. “I would never have imagined how big this would get when we first heard about what Henry was doing for Milah…our little girl is so loved!”
Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms, says, “We are so grateful to everyone that chooses to support Guns For Great Causes, from those who purchase a rifle to partners like Baron Engraving that donate their time and services.” Imperato continues, “To Milah and her family, I wish you continued strength and blessings on the road to remission. Sending you a big hug!”
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Combination of startup studio services and venture fund propels rapid creation, launch and scale of enterprise cloud companies
INDIANAPOLIS — July 16, 2018 — High Alpha, a leading venture studio, announced today it has raised over $100 million to fuel the next generation of enterprise software, making it one of the largest venture studios in the world. High Alpha’s pioneering venture studio model conceives, launches and scales software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses by uniting company building and venture capital.
High Alpha Studio II, an enterprise cloud startup studio, raised $16.65M from repeat investor Emergence Capital, based in San Francisco and an early investor in cloud luminaries Salesforce, Box and Veeva Systems, alongside new investor Foundry Group, based in Boulder, Colo. Brad Feld, Partner at Foundry Group, will join the High Alpha board alongside Gordon Ritter, Founder and General Partner of Emergence Capital, and the High Alpha partners.
High Alpha Capital, a Seed and Series A venture capital fund, also announced the close of High Alpha Capital II, an $85M fund focused on supporting innovative entrepreneurs building the next generation of enterprise software. With its previous fund of $21M, High Alpha Capital I’s portfolio boasts many leading software startups and scale-ups across North America, including; G2 Crowd, Narvar, SalesLoft, When I Work, Integrate, Terminus, DroneDeploy, Lessonly, Zylo, Sigstr and many others.
“Three years ago, we pioneered the venture studio model by combining a startup studio with a venture capital fund. We are delighted with the 11 enterprise cloud companies we have co-founded and the 21 venture investments we’ve made,” said Scott Dorsey, High Alpha Managing Partner. “With the support of amazing investors like Gordon Ritter from Emergence Capital, Brad Feld from Foundry Group and numerous limited partners in our venture fund, we are doubling-down on our initial vision and making sizeable investments in design, engineering, data science and corporate innovation resources.”
“Emergence Capital has always invested in leading-edge, disruptive technologies that fundamentally improve the way people work,” said Gordon Ritter, Emergence Capital Founder and General Partner. “After partnering with this amazing team to create High Alpha Studio I, we are thrilled to double down on their next set of companies that leverage machine learning, AI and coaching networks to dramatically improve human productivity and make the next era of software the most valuable one yet.”
“With the success of ExactTarget and Salesforce, Indianapolis has emerged as one of the most promising tech ecosystems globally,” said Brad Feld, a partner at Foundry Group, co-founder of Techstars and author of Venture Deals and Startup Communities. “We believe the venture studio model will drive the next generation of tech entrepreneurship, and we are excited to be partnering with the High Alpha team to bring this vision to life.”
This announcement builds on recent momentum across the High Alpha portfolio. To date, investors have poured more than $55 million in follow-on funding into High Alpha Studio’s portfolio companies, including Zylo’s $9.3M Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Sigstr’s $5M Series A investment led by Hyde Park Venture Partners. Two of High Alpha Studio I’s companies, Octiv and ClearScholar, were also recently acquired by Conga and Civitas Learning respectively.
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The shifting Sundarban
Human-animal conflict in the Sundarban is being exacerbated by the climate crisis.
Namita Kayal was born near Satjelia, an island in the Sundarban in West Bengal, to a family who worked as farmers. Born in a Muslim para (neighbourhood), Namita says she was not allowed to continue her studies after the fourth grade, and married very early. She was just twelve years old when she moved to her in-law's house in Satjelia, a few kilometres away from her family house. Her husband frequently went into the forest with his brother to fish. Several years went by. One afternoon while she was cooking, Namita was suddenly informed about her husband's death due to a tiger attack. At the time, she was only 19 and already had two children – a son and a daughter. Her brother-in-law, who was fishing with her husband at the time, also lost his life in the attack. Namita's sister-in-law Anita now lives with her granddaughter, Sampriti Kayal, in the Sundarban.
Sampriti's parents are construction workers in Tamil Nadu, having moved there soon after cyclone Aila occurred in May 2009, as there was no work available in the region. Cyclone Aila devastated West Bengal, leading to flooding, heavy crop loss and damaged houses, with at least 191 people losing their lives and hundreds of thousands rendered homeless. Just when they were planning to move back to the Sundarban to start a small business, the region was hit by another massive storm – cyclone Amphan, in May 2020. The couple had to invest the money they had saved for their business to reconstruct their homes, which were flattened by the storm. The Kayals' story highlights the precarity of families living in the Sundarban, with increasingly frequent storms impacting their lives in unforeseen ways.
Lack of coherent planning
The Sundarban has long been prone to cyclones. It is an ecologically unique area, featuring mangroves, creeks and various types of flora and fauna, and most famously, the Royal Bengal tiger. During the Mughal Empire, the Sundarban remained relatively untouched, in part due to the persistent myth that the region was home to man-eating tigers and other wild beasts. This changed when the East India Company took over the administration of Bengal in the 1760s. Colonial settlers and hunters cleared acres of forest land, including mangroves, for cultivation, which decreased the tiger's habitat and hunting grounds. During the time of the British Raj, the clearing of trees was handed over to the zamindars. The zamindars, in turn, began to construct embankments as a buffer against natural disasters under British supervision, with migrant workers from central India hired for the actual construction. However, due to unforeseen weather conditions, the work was either postponed or completed without coherent planning. This lack of planning continues to impact the lives of the residents of the Sundarban.
As early as the 18th century, storms heavily damaged the embankments. This has impacted the landscape in the Sundarban every time a storm has occurred.
In recent times, the mismanagement of the modern embankments (built from cinder and cement after cyclone Aila thanks to a World Bank grant, only to crack when cyclone Amphan hit) has led to salt water leaching into agricultural lands after heavy storms, making them unsuitable for cultivation. Cyclone Amphan alone had a wind speed of over 200 kilometres per hour, and was estimated to have caused a loss of over USD 13 billion in April 2020.
As the landscape shifted, the demography of the area shifted too. Dhiren Mondal, who is 81-years-old, tells us there were few people living in Satjelia when he was a child. But, over the years, the population has seen steady growth. This rise in the population affected opportunities for work in the region. Mondal says, "There were and are no industries. People from our village go to Kolkata for work. Women work as maids in urban houses, or work in shoe factories located near Park Circus, in Kolkata. On the other hand, men or women who stayed here for work started entering into the forest to collect fish and crabs."
Due to the influx of salt water and the possibility of earning more income than through farming, residents began prawn farms in the lands they once cultivated. In doing this, they sometimes dig holes in the embankments to allow salt water to flow in from the sea, further weakening the embankments and increasing soil salinity, rendering even more agricultural land unsuitable for farming.
Increasingly, residents are entering the designated 'core areas' of the forest to catch fish and crabs. The core area is a protected zone where no human activities are allowed; it includes the Sundarban National Park, which was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. Yet many residents penetrate into the protected zones, known as kharis in Bangla, as there are more crabs to be found in these areas. Unfortunately, most of the tiger attacks happen here, as kharis are narrow streams surrounded by dense forest land. Tigers come to the kharis to drink water, and when men and women come to collect crabs; animals and humans come in close contact.
It was already late evening when Bhagabati Mondal, her husband Tushar and friend Shampa Gayen set out to collect crabs. Within half an hour, they reached a khari. After spreading their nets, they anchored the boat nearby, readying themselves for a long wait before harvesting. Suddenly, a tiger jumped on their boat from the land nearby. It was so sudden that Tushar was unable to react, while Gayen fainted. Tushar Mondal found a stick and started beating the tiger in an effort to fend it off, but couldn't prevent the tiger from taking Bhagabati. He watched the tiger helplessly as it vanished into the forest. Bhagabati wasn't the only victim. Akhil (name changed for privacy) lost both his parents to tiger attacks. Akhil's parents did not have a valid pass to collect crabs and fish, but they could not travel to other areas to find work due to their age, and were forced to catch crabs in the core areas for livelihood.
Umashankar Mondal was born and brought up in Satjelia and is now working as a geography teacher at a secondary school in Murshidabad. He tells us, "They mostly work in different states, as there is no work here and also because our region is so prone to natural disasters that they have lost their agricultural land." But due to the pandemic, they were sent back home once the virus began to spread. Since there was no other work available, and residents were unable to migrate due to the pandemic and the long lockdown, they started visiting the core areas to collect crabs. "The number of people entering the forest to collect crabs has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. These men or women are untrained, so they quickly become prone to tiger attacks," Mondal says. "Most of these tiger victims are migrants, we call them climate migrants."
According to local activists in the Sundarban, there have been more than 30 to 40 tiger attacks between October and December 2021 alone, out of which many were not reported in the daily newspapers. Umashankar says that the newspapers only report tiger attacks that happen in the buffer areas, which allow entry, despite the fact that most of the attacks happen in the core areas, where people are driven in the hope of finding larger crabs that would yield higher prices.
Lack of support
Most fishermen have a mandatory pass to fish as well as life insurance. According to those we interviewed, as per the terms and conditions of the policy, family members are supposed to receive INR 100,000 (USD 1300) in the event of the death of the policyholder. But the pass is only valid for those fishing in the unrestricted buffer areas. The deaths caused by tiger attacks in core areas are also called 'illegal deaths', which are often not covered by the mainstream newspapers. If any victim is caught fishing in restricted areas, they are liable for punishment by the Indian government.
Both Anita and Namita Kayal complain about receiving any funds from the government. They tell us no one explained the details of their husbands' insurance policies to them. When they went to ask for compensation, they were told that both their husbands had violated the terms and conditions of the insurance policy, as their deaths had occurred in core areas. Many others like Anita and Namita also did not receive financial support. On the other hand, many are doubtful even about the very existence of the insurance company providing these policies.
In most instances after a tiger attack, the victim's body is not recovered. It is also rare for humans to survive a clash with a tiger, and even when this does happen, the lack of medical facilities proves an extra barrier to treatment. In fact, Umashankar Mondal says there is no hospital in Satjelia, with the nearest hospital located 60 kilometres from his house. Whenever medical emergencies occur, be it labour pains, a heart attack or any other major health problems, a family can expect to travel for more than two hours to reach the nearest hospital, by which time it is often too late for any kind of emergency treatment.
This impacted Jyotsna Shee's husband Sankar when he was attacked by a tiger. Jyotsna fought the tiger using her sari and a stick, which she inserted into one of the tiger's ears, saving her husband's life. But the tiger had already sunk one of its claws into Shankar's left shoulder. The couple travelled for more than five hours for medical treatment. By the time they reached the hospital, it was too late. Shankar was left with a paralysed left hand.
A 2018 study by Chandan Surabhi Das titled 'Pattern and characterisation of human casualties in Sundarban by tiger attacks, India' shows an increase in tiger attacks in the Sundarban in the years immediately following a cyclone (with the average number of incidents increasing from 22 per year between 1999 and 2002, to 33 per year between 2003 and 2014 – with cyclone Aila occurring in the middle of this period). It also concluded that the rise of tiger attacks is connected to unauthorised entry into the forest, particularly by people looking to fish or collect honey. Residents dependent on farming for their livelihood have usually migrated for work, but migration came to a standstill due to the pandemic. After cyclone Amphan, the provision of licenses was also suspended for months, meaning that fishing was also restricted. This led to some entering the forest illegally to fish or collect crabs, leading to more people becoming vulnerable to tiger attacks.
The human-animal conflict in the Sundarban has been exacerbated by the climate crisis. Though the region has remained under constant threat of natural disasters, in recent years, severe storms are becoming more and more frequent. This is slowly changing the area's landscape, and forcing people to change their patterns of life in order to survive. Yet, this phenomenon remains underreported, even as it continues to result in loss of life. | <urn:uuid:5dec55a6-c6d6-49a2-b596-7fc81eabb7e2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.himalmag.com/archives/the-shifting-sundarban-photo-essay-2022 | 2024-04-20T17:29:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.983289 | 2,354 |
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Contact UsGiving anniversary gift cards to employees is a meaningful way to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's a tangible expression of appreciation, boosting morale and demonstrating that their contributions are valued. Gift cards also provide employees with the flexibility to choose something they truly want or need, making the gesture more personal and thoughtful.
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In November 1940, Admiral Stark presented Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox with a “Memorandum On National Policy,” in which he recommend the United States stop selling war material to Japan. Public opinion was also in favor of this course of action, and passage of the “Two Ocean Navy” plan enabled the United States to implement restrictions. Japanese expansion in Indochina further led the President to freeze Japanese assets in the U.S. Facing economic ruin, Japan stated its demands and gave its diplomats a time limit for achieving them. They failed, and on 17 November Admiral Stark send a “war warning” cable to the commanders at Pearl Harbor and the Philippines. On the morning of December 7, Japanese airplanes attacked Pearl Harbor, killing 2,403 people, military and civilian, and sinking or damaging 19 Navy ships. | <urn:uuid:204328f1-1f06-4d70-8786-2bf3ee93e0ff> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/art/exhibits/communities/100th-anniversary-cno/admiral-harold-r--stark/the-japanese-sneak-attack-on-pearl-harbor.html | 2024-04-20T16:00:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.952866 | 171 |
Ukraine and Russia’s History Wars
In Ukraine, it’s not just the future which is at stake. It’s the past, too.
Not long ago, looking for a short history of Ukraine in a central London bookstore, I was offered the following memorable advice: ‘Look under Russia’.
I did. And between shelves groaning with the glories of Russian history, from the love affairs of Catherine the Great to the crimes of Joseph Stalin, I found two thin volumes on Ukraine, a country of some 46 million people. One was decorated with an impressionistic painting of the 2004 Orange Revolution. I bought both. I doubt very much they were immediately replaced.
‘Looking under Russia’ is, perhaps, an appropriate metaphor for Ukrainian history.
Since the Pereiaslav/Pereyaslav treaty of 1654, Ukraine has only enjoyed statehood independent from Russia at moments of extreme geopolitical dislocation, such as in the final days of the First World War, in the wake of the Russian Revolution of 1917. Russian nationalists today appear to view Ukrainian independence as a similar aberration, the consequence of what Vladimir Putin labelled the greatest geopolitical disaster of the 20th century: the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Old habits die hard. For many Russians, Ukraine is like a phantom limb still felt to be there long after its amputation. The idea that Ukraine is really a nation at all strikes some Russians as odd. To the extent that perceptions of history condition politics, understanding the Russian view of Ukrainian history – and the Ukrainian view of Ukrainian history – is essential.
Though wrong, the idea that Ukrainian history is really just an annex of the sumptuous many-roomed mansion of Russian history is common. To some degree it is understandable. Ukraine and Russia have shared triumph and tragedy from the birth of Kyivan/Kievan Rus (the first proto-Russian state) through the wars against the Poles in the 17th century to bloody struggle against fascism in the 20th.
The historical links between the two countries, ancient and modern, are manifold and profound. The Orthodox churches of Ukraine and Russia share a patron saint – St. Vladmir or St. Volodmyr – whose statue (spelt the Ukrainian way) stands proudly on a street corner in west London. On the edge of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, a huge concrete museum complex inaugurated in the early 1980s commemorates the Great Patriotic War (1941-45). Outside, a silvery figure of a woman, 200 feet tall, holds a sword aloft in one hand, and a shield with the emblem of the Soviet Union in the other. This is a memorial to shared sacrifice – eight million Ukrainians died in the war – and a shared victory. Seventy years after the end of the war, and nearly a quarter century after the collapse of the Soviet Union, such narratives are still powerful.
For a long time, Russians saw Ukrainians as being little more than country bumpkin relatives. Theories of Slavic ethnogenesis described the two peoples as siblings born of the same Slavic womb: the ‘Great Russians’ (Russians) on one hand and the ‘Little Russians’ (Ukrainians) on the other. Ukrainian literature, which began to emerge in the 19th century, was patronisingly viewed as the picturesque product of a peasant society, essentially subordinate to Russia’s own literary canon, even when it produced such great poets as Taras Shevchenko. The fact that the flowering of Ukrainian national culture was strongest in western Ukraine, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, made some Russians dismiss the whole thing as an anti-Russian ruse sponsored by external forces, a familiar refrain to those heard today.
In the Soviet period the idea of Ukrainian nationhood was viewed with similar suspicion, now additionally freighted with suggestions it was intrinsically counter-revolutionary. In April 1918, as Russia imploded in revolution, a conservative German-backed regime was set up in Kyiv. Its leader Pavlo Skoropadsky revived the title of Hetman, an ancient Cossack military title last held by a man who had died aged 112 in 1803, in a remote Russian monastery which the Soviets would subsequently turn into a gulag. Later, in the Great Patriotic War, some Ukrainians signed up with the Germans to fight the Soviets – some even joined the SS. Nationalist anti-Soviet actions continued into the 1950s – providing the basis in historical memory for the contemporary lumping together of even moderate Ukrainian nationalists with right-wing extremists as ‘fascists’ and ‘bandits’.
In the Soviet era Ukrainian national identity was never completely subsumed into Russian or Soviet identity. Sometimes this could be useful to the Soviet state. In 1939, when Galicia, Volhynia and Bukovyna were annexed to Soviet Ukraine as a result of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact and Stalin’s co-invasion of Poland, the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet sent this message to Stalin: ‘Having been divided, having been separated for centuries by artificial borders, the great Ukrainian people are reunited forever in a single Ukrainian republic’. In 1945, professions that Ukraine was not a Soviet vassal but in fact an independent Communist state allowed Ukraine to join the United Nations as a founder member alongside the USSR, thus giving Moscow an extra vote in UN proceedings.
The process through which the borders of modern Ukraine were defined, both in the west and on the Black Sea, was part and parcel of Russia’s own headlong expansion through three centuries of Eurasian history. In the 1700s and 1800s, as the Russian geopolitical imagination became obsessed with the idea of turning the Black Sea into a Russian lake – perhaps even going so far as to seize control of Constantinople/Istanbul – the Ottoman Empire was bloodily and repeatedly pushed back from its redoubts on the northern side of the Black Sea. The Ukrainian provinces were the territorial beneficiaries. The country became ever more tightly integrated into the economics and politics of the growing Russian empire, serving as its breadbasket, and as its route to the sea.
At the end of the 18th century, German-born Catherine the Great founded the port of Odessa – and its hinterland of New Russia – with the help of a Spanish-Irish Neapolitan and, later, a French aristocrat. The city filled with Greeks, Bulgarians and Jews. Pushkin was sent there as punishment, and promptly started an affair with the wife of the city’s Russian governor. Among countless others, Odessa would ultimately produce Trotsky and Akhmatova, two titans of Russian politics and culture, before becoming the site of some of the worst massacres of the Holocaust.
Further east, through war, colonisation and the ethnic cleansing of its Muslim population, Crimea, the last remnant of the Mongol Golden Horde, was turned into the finest jewel in the Russian Empire. As proverbial pleasure garden for late imperial flings (as recounted by Anton Chekhov), then fantasy holiday camp for Soviet factory managers and key to Russia’s southern flank (as base of the Black Sea fleet) Crimea became firmly embedded in Russians’ psychological geography as their own private playground. Less than a century after the Tsars had conquered it, Stalin chose Crimea as the place to redraw the map of Europe once more in 1945.
Nine years later, when former Ukrainian party boss Khrushchev transferred Crimea to the Ukrainian SSR in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the Pereiaslav/Pereyslav treaty, there was no thought that the internal borders of the Soviet Union would ever become international borders. It was only in 1991, as a result of an attempted coup (which took place, ironically enough, while Mikhail Gorbachev was on holiday in Crimea) that the peninsula spun out of the ultimate control of Moscow, with the Soviet superstructure itself being legislated out of existence.
The idea that Crimea became part of an independent Ukraine essentially by accident is gospel truth among Russian politicians. It is but a short step to view Ukrainian possession of Crimea as historically illegitimate. And therein lies the beginnings of a dangerous game. What happens next? Perhaps Ukrainian independence itself, or that of the Baltic states, is equally seen as the consequence of a set of historical circumstances which some might now like to reverse.
A Ukrainian narrative
Where does a concern for history shade into revanchism? And how far does one’s historical perspective extend back into the past? Visions of the Crimea as eternally Russian wilfully forget the Muslim population which Russian and then Soviet power displaced and deported – sometimes violently, always tragically, and with little historical recognition. As late as the turn of the last century, before the cataclysms of the 20th, the Crimean Tatars represented nearly half the people of Crimea. Khrushchev recognised the deportation of the Tatars as one of Stalin’s crimes in his famous 1956 speech to the 20th Party Congress. It was not until the 1990s that many were able to come back.
Russia’s version of Ukrainian history, wrapped up in its own narrative of imperial rise and fall, from the Romanovs to the Soviets, helps explain Moscow’s attitude towards its southern neighbour – not in terms of objective interests, though these are real enough, but in terms of emotion, in terms of who is right and who is wrong. What makes things truly bad, from the Russian perspective, is that Ukrainians by and large no longer share the Russian interpretation of their history. The past looks different these days from Kyiv (still more from Lviv). Instead of Ukrainians cherishing their supporting role in Russia’s geopolitical greatness – which essentially means the power and prestige of the state – Ukrainians have come to cherish alternative narratives of their history, based around freedom and resistance. Rediscovering their past has been a critical part of asserting Ukrainian independence. Accepting the possibility of multiple histories, not just one, is a hallmark of democracy.
Episodes once viewed as the historical glue of the Russo-Ukrainian relationship have become contested. While Russians tend to see the Pereislav/Pereyaslav treaty of 1654 as a moment of reunification for the Russian and Ukrainian peoples, many Ukrainians see the same treaty as a temporary alliance between military leaders which the Russians subsequently interpreted to their advantage. In 2009, on the 300th anniversary of the Battle of Poltava – perhaps the most important battle in Russia’s 18th century history – then-President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko was blasted by Russia for suggesting that the Ukrainians who fought with the Swedes against the victorious forces of Russian Tsar Peter the Great were true patriots.
Similarly, while the famines of the early 20th century used to be viewed as a common experience of Soviet suffering, even as part of the forging of the Soviet industrial miracle, some now argue that the famines were, in effect, a Moscow-led assault on Ukrainians in particular. Some go so far as to suggest genocidal intent. The incorporation of western Ukraine into the Soviet Union in 1939 can still be seen in its traditional light: as the re-unification of the Ukraine under Soviet leadership. But for the old aged pensioners of Lviv – and increasingly for their grandchildren – it may be remembered as the beginning of a 50-year Russian occupation. And while Ukrainian nationalists in the Great Patriotic War used to be roundly condemned as nothing more than opportunistic, antisemitic fascist lowlifes – which some of them no doubt were – more savoury elements may now be rehabilitated, as in the modern Baltic states, as patriots caught in a vice between the equivalent totalitarianisms of Nazism and Communism. Some Ukrainians make what is, for many Russians, a sacrilegious parallel: Putin as Hitler.
For both Russians and Ukrainians, the interpretation of Ukrainian history is personal. As in all borderlands, the contradictions and complexities of the tangled past are reproduced over and over in the stories of families and in the identities of individuals. For the governments in Moscow and in Kyiv, history is political too. Narratives of the past can be spun to justify, oppose or defend different courses of action in the present. History can be a tool of influence – a tool of long-term psychological warfare even – used to manipulate the here-and-now, to give added emotional resonance to geopolitical imperatives or to claims of political legitimacy.
Bluntly put, history can be a kind of territory. In Ukraine, it is not just the country’s land which is being tussled over. It is the country’s past as well. If Russia and Ukraine are to live as respectful neighbours side by side, they will have to find a way to live with each other’s history too. | <urn:uuid:fd69f2af-fbaa-47a8-9e4f-137b6e0a50a3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.historytoday.com/archive/history-matters/ukraine-and-russias-history-wars | 2024-04-20T16:13:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.963968 | 2,650 |
Disease starts slowly- in a gradual, rotting way. Autoimmune disease can be a spectrum of disorders, but they all have common roots. From dire, life destroying diseases like Chrohn’s, Diabetes, or Rheumatoid Arthritis to inflammatory conditions like eczema or hair loss. It’s the body attacking itself.
Where am I going wrong?
Our immune system is meant to protect us from the outside world (think stranger-danger), so why does it turn on us? The immune system is normally involved in maintenance and repairing of the body (recovering from muscle tear, infection, etc.) but it becomes an issue when it begins attacking healthy, normal tissue.
This can begin happening when we’re over-stressed, not getting enough sleep, have a nutritional deficiency, consuming inflammatory foods, or due to a leaky gut. And it will continue to manifest over time if unhealthy habits continue.
So, what should I do?
In short, reduce the need of your immune system’s activation. Autoimmune disease is manageable. You can put a chronic health condition into remission. And, you can do it without medication. Instead of spending your life seeing doctors, dermatologists, and taking toxic medication, focus on yourself, your body, and your diet. Nutrition is undeniably fundamental.
Go gluten free and dairy free.
Consume anti-inflammatory foods.
Avoid Genetically Modified foods and conventionally grown foods (eat and drink organically certified as often as possible).
Eat grass-fed, responsibly raised meats without antibiotics, hormones or GMOs.
Increase your antioxidant intake.
Reduce your stress, get rest, and follow these free health elevating tips.
Do not use toxic chemicals in or around your home- limit your exposure to such toxins.
Some people say, oh I can’t do that. You can do it, and it’s easier than you think. Wouldn’t you rather remove gluten from your diet than remove your gut or thyroid from your body? Conventional medicine suppresses the symptoms and creates more disease. You’ll see this in any case study and even enclosed in your medication’s side-effect list.
Medicine is the third leading cause of death.
Studies, including one by researchers at John Hopkin’s, show that medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death. Medical mistakes range from surgical complications that go unrecognized to incorrect dosages and types of medications prescribed to patients.
Drugs do not cure disease. In fact, they contribute to it worsening. Western medical doctors do NOT treat root cause, they treat symptoms. They do not look at alternative treatments or diet, they only know what their pharmaceutical-funded education taught them: pharmaceuticals.
If you are already on medication, don’t go cold turkey (there can be health risks). But start incorporating the bullet points above and work with your doctor to continue reducing your medication until you can go off it completely.
Even better, visit a Functional Medicine Doctor or Naturopath to discuss and consider alternative treatments. Restore your health. Begin your mission. Think and live outside the box.
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A welcome break between competition preparations, Holroyd Brass enjoyed the silly season, welcoming Santa to shopping centre’s across Western Sydney, throughout November and December. With so many parades, the band was kept very busy for many weekends! Santa hats and silly badges were donned, much to the delight of the waiting children.
As part of our Christmas celebrations for 2014, Holroyd Brass spent many months in preparation with Packemin Productions to stage a christmas concert – ‘Festive Family Favorites’ – at the Riverside Theatre in December. Although it was a stormy day, that didn’t matter as the concert was a sellout! The theatre was filled with Mums, Dads, children and Grandparents, all there to see the band playing a fun selection of Christmas pieces. Dressing the part, the biggest crowd pleaser was Joel Gilberthorpe and his cheeky rendition of Frosty the Snowman on Trombone.
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The Corvi Wine Cooler has been created by Argentinian designer Francisco Corvi. These sophisticated coolers maintain a cool temperature after being placed in the freezer. They can be stacked to create a unique, personalized wine cellar. The coolers are made in the US and are available from Into Concrete.
The Corvi Wine Cooler is an elegant option for those searching for a sophisticated way to store their favorite vintage. Inspired by the simplicity of stone, the cooler’s clean, sharp planes offer a refined interpretation of the facets of a gem. Handcrafted from concrete using an advanced casting method that conveys strength in a slender profile, the vessel feels soft to the touch. The strikingly modern piece is rooted in designer Francisco Corvi’s heritage: “In Argentina, wine is a symbol of high society. The wine cooler is a piece of me, my roots and my life.”
Aside from its contemporary character, concrete is an ideal functional medium for maintaining temperature. After being placed in the freezer, it remains chilled for a long time due to its mass. Individual coolers can be stacked in an infinite array of designs to create a personalized wine cellar.
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A distinct level of protection is needed in high-risk locations, such as those with high crime rates or those vulnerable to natural disasters. Professional home security systems in Perth Amboy, NJ, can be specially designed with weather warnings, panic buttons, and reinforced doors and windows to match the demands of high-risk locations. The characteristics of expert home security systems in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, that are advantageous for high-risk areas will be covered in this introduction.
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Do not change is notified by your home’s security system whenever an alarm sounds. A Do not change operator will contact you via the phone number you provided or the loudspeaker on your intelligent security system if you have a basic alarm home security system in Perth Amboy, NJ, to ensure the alert is authentic. If no one replies or cannot provide the correct password, an Do not change operator contacts the police. A Do not change monitoring center will send the proper emergency response team during a fire or medical emergency (an intelligent security system ensures a quicker police response as the alarm may be verified by listening in on the spot).
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The Benefits Of Your Hoboken Vivint System Include The Following:
- Smart locks, door sensors, and loud alarms for home security
- High-definition interior, exterior, and doorbell cameras for security
- Vivint monitoring provides around-the-clock security surveillance and reliable emergency communication regardless of location.
- Monitored sensors for house emergencies such as fires, floods, and carbon monoxide leaks
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The Vivint App is your mobile hub for all your home automation and security equipment. View streams in real-time, and capture and save videos from your cameras. When visitors arrive, lock all your doors and turn off the alarm. Create schedules to ensure that your system runs automatically. You have extensive control over your smart home using the Vivint App.
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Home automation security system and your Hoboken home security system provide unparalleled control over your home.
The Vivint App Allows You To:
- You can change the thermostat, turn the lights down, and see who is at the door without getting up.
- Once you arrive at the driveway, the security alarms will be disarmed, the doors will be unlocked, and the lights will switch on.
- It only takes one tap to set your alarm, modify the thermostat, and lock the doors to prepare your house for bed.
- Utilize thermostats and lights that can be programmed to reduce your utility costs.
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When You’re Away, Keep An Eye On Your Home.
Your Hoboken smart home still watches your loved ones while you’re away.
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- Receive alerts when an alarm goes off, or children arrive home from school.
- Learn who is at your door and speak to them using the two-way camera audio.
- Check the live feeds of your cameras to discover whether your pets are causing issues or what motion caused your backyard camera to go off.
- Utilize your smartphone to open the door to friends, family, or maintenance personnel.
- When your alarm goes off, your monitoring station will contact you.
Home protection and family safety are the primary objectives of a home security system in Perth Amboy, NJ.
Many wireless home security systems in Perth Amboy, NJ integrate with smartphone apps, making monitoring your loved ones and pets simple. For instance, the door and motion sensors can notify you when your child arrives home from school or whether your elderly mother got out of bed that morning, in addition to alerting you to someone creeping around your property.
Which Home Security System Elements Are Most Important?
A home security system is pointless if no one uses it. Therefore you should consider hiring a monitoring service. Self-monitoring your home’s security system in Perth Amboy, NJ is the least expensive option; there might be safer alternatives for your family’s security. When you’re far from home or sleeping In a hotel, an intruder breaking in or a smoke alarm going off might go unnoticed.
Even if you’re unsure what to do, will you receive the alert? If something happened in Los Angeles, would you call 911?
You have happened while you were on vacation there, at your Atlanta home? Paul Rothman, the publication’s chief editor, makes this claim. Professional monitoring absolves customers of accountability and gives trained professionals authority over response actions.
Other essential home security components include the tools and how easy they are to use. A home security system’s brains are located in the base station, a hub. This could be a touchscreen mounted on the wall, a square box kept in a cabinet, or a device with an integrated keypad intended to be used outdoors. Whatever other capabilities it might have, its primary role is to serve as the system’s central communication point for all security sensors. It frequently also functions as an indoor siren.
Essential Traits To Take Into Account Include:
- Thanks to battery backup, the system will continue to function even if there is a power outage.
- An alternative to Wi-Fi, which cannot function without power, is a cellular radio, which you can use to communicate with the monitoring station.
- To expand your system, you may boost home automation by leveraging built-in communication technologies like Zigbee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
Do having home security systems benefit families and homes?
The main goals of a home security system in Perth Amboy, NJ are home protection and family safety. A security system detects not only burglaries-detects burglaries and other threats, including water damage, fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Whether you self-monitor or pay for expert monitoring, you can always be aware of any threats in your house. A security system that is professionally maintained will activate if a smoke or flood sensor is called emergency services on your behalf, whether at home, away from home, or asleep. It’s important to remember that professional monitoring of smoke and water sensors is separate from standard packages and requires acquiring the security company’s equipment.
What Benefits Do Residential Security Systems Provide?
Protecting your home and its occupants from The primary goal of a home security system is to prevent burglaries, home invasions, fires, and other natural disasters like burst pipes. In a medical emergency, expert monitoring services might be helpful whether or not you know the issue. According to the most recent statistics, burglary in 2019 cost an average of $2,661 per victim, excluding any potential psychological implications. This is accurate despite the high price of establishing a security system.
Burglars Eluded The Region.
Prominent alarm systems warnings, such as stickers, yard signs, and outdoor video security cameras, have been proven to dissuade burglars, whose activity is typically opportunistic. Moreover, 83% of respondents stated that they first looked for alarm signs and that if any were present, they would give up.
Peace Of Mind
Installing a home security system in Perth Amboy, NJ will give you peace of mind because you’ll know your home is secure while you’re at home or asleep. Thanks to modern wireless security systems connected to the internet, you can check your system from anywhere.
Cost-Cutting And Commoditization
By offering convenience and energy savings, modern home automation technologies in security systems help to balance the higher cost of a security system. A safe way to welcome visitors into your home is by using internet-connected garage door openers and smart door locks. When a security system is activated, internet-connected lighting and thermostats may change to conserve energy.
Lower Insurance Rates For Homes
Installing a security system that is professionally monitored will often result in a 5% to 20% reduction in your monthly premium from home insurance carriers. Higher discounts are usually given for systems that keep an eye out for symptoms of incursion, fire, smoke, and water damage. Eventually, this will make a professional design more accessible even though it won’t entirely cover the expense. A home security system in Perth Amboy, NJ offers reassurance and protection for your loved ones and possessions. According to the FBI, it is still a natural instinct to protect what we value, even though property crime has dropped by more than 6% for the seventeenth year in a row. Today’s home security systems can act as a hub for home automation systems in addition to convenience and energy savings. Thus, their overall cost is decreased.
The top five benefits of having a home security system are as follows:
- Against burglaries
- Peace of mind
- Both comfort and energy-saving
- Cheaper premiums for home insurance
Why Would You Buy Burglar Deterrents?
As mentioned, being a burglary victim can severely impact your financial situation and mental health. However, this is not the only reason you should secure your home.
13% of all property offenses in the US are resolved. This indicates that there is a limited chance of finding any expensive or sentimental goods that were stolen during a burglary. In terms of home security, prevention is much easier than cure.
However, preserving your home’s security entails more than just keeping your possessions locked up. Every year, violent crimes involving burglaries top 200,000 in the US.
Your chance of getting into a fight with one another is decreased by lowering the risk of a break-in. Therefore, getting burglar deterrents will protect you and everyone living with you.
1. Security Cameras For Homes
Our most significant deterrent to burglars is the presence of an outside security camera. Installing cameras around your home’s exterior is a great way to deter burglars!
This gives the sense that breaking into your house will be riskier immediately. The likelihood of catching, identifying, and convicting a burglar is, after all, significantly increased by the use of a security camera system.
Homes Without Outside Security Cameras Are Much More Vulnerable To Break-Ins Than Homes With Locks And Such Devices.
It is wise to install security cameras with night vision all around the outside of your property. These are supposed to safeguard the areas visitors must pass through to enter the building. In this way, if your home is captured on a security camera, a burglar will only have an easy way to approach it.
2. Outdoor Lighting
To avoid nighttime burglaries, lighting is crucial. Well-lit areas make it much easier to be observed, which makes them nightmares for burglars.
Particularly lighting with motion sensors might be a great way to scare off potential intruders as they approach your house. These have a variety of uses.
First, someone approaching your property can be startled if a sudden bright light comes on. Because of this, a burglar may decide to give up and go. Additionally, it demonstrates your commitment to top-notch security measures, raising the possibility of additional challenges.
Motion Sensor Lighting Is Helpful For You Within Your Home As It Alerts You To Activity Outside.
Check your security cameras if you observe a motion sensor light turning on outside your home. Thanks to the light turning on, these will have a better view of anyone approaching the house. Again, installing lighting and motion detectors around your home is a good idea. This will prevent others from accessing it at night.
3. Sensor-Enabled Video Doorbells
What you might find shocking is how many burglars attempt to enter a home through the front door. This is since knocking on a door makes significantly less of an unsettling impression than sneaking up a building’s side. You may assist in defending your home from this by utilizing cutting-edge home technology and video surveillance. You can see who is at your door using a doorbell camera on your smartphone. Some apps even use facial recognition and motion monitoring to alert you when someone is around your door. This allows you to see their actions in your line of sight. You may be able to communicate with any attackers attempting to enter your home through the front door by ringing the doorbell, depending on your program. Any such efforts can be recorded. You could also call the police to deal with the intruder as an option.
You might question whether canines can deter criminals using cutting-edge technology or a time-tested method. The answer is that they can. The increased likelihood of being caught in the act of breaking into a home with a dog inside may be enough to stop some criminals. Unsurprisingly, bigger dogs pose a more significant threat than little lap pets.
Even without a dog, putting up “Beware of the Dog” signs can prevent burglars. However, typically only opportunistic robbers are deterred by this. A burglar will soon discover if you have a dog if they keep an eye on your home. Your other security measures can be jeopardized if you falsely represent that you have a dog. However, using more than just a dog to keep burglars out of your house would be beneficial. Practical security measures may deter some people, but a desperate burglar will be more deterred.
5. Security Gates
Installing security doors and gates, which might make your home more difficult to access, is only beneficial for particular homes. Climbing over security gates could be a more cunning technique for someone to get close to your house. As a result, thieves face the risk of being seen by passing vehicles. It also makes it more difficult for burglars to see into your home. This makes organizing a burglary or figuring out how to enter your property more challenging. This makes it more likely that someone will break into your home. A barrier like this might frequently be enough to stop potential burglars from trying to rob you.
6. Keeping Open Spaces Close To Your Home
If you have more covered places surrounding your home, it is better secured from possible thieves as they approach.
- As a result, it is essential to maintain the highest level of clarity possible in the area around your home. The fewer hiding places burglars have, the more challenging you make it for them.
- Removing bushes, hedging close to windows and doors, and refraining from building tall fences to enclose the front yard of your property, are some practical methods.
- For creating space around your home.
- Preventing cars from entering your driveway
If construction on your home necessitates scaffolding, it is vital to keep it accessible at all times. Thieves have the perfect opportunity to sneak up on your windows because of the covered structure.
7.A Security System
Installing a home security system is necessary if you are serious about keeping your house secure. A burglary is 30% more likely to occur in a home without security measures.
The Following Elements Make Up These Systems:
- Alarm home security systems,
- Cameras for recording,
- Doors and windows with surveillance illumination for safety,
- This suggests you can control the home’s security system from a single location.
- And warning signs that request emergency services
- Additionally, some plans offer a service for remote monitoring.
This implies that you can hire someone to keep an eye on the security of your home constantly.
8.Make Friends With Your Neighbors.
Among the benefits of getting to know your neighbors is improved home security. Knowing your neighbors enhances the possibility that they will keep an eye on your property and take appropriate action if they observe any suspicious activity.
Additionally, you can increase security by letting a neighbor or a member of the neighborhood watch you can trust into your house while you’re away. Anyone keeping an eye on the home can tell that someone is acting in this way.
Smart locks are an excellent addition to the sophisticated technology you may use to secure your house. These work like standard door locks. However, you can monitor them remotely using your smart device, Alexa, or Google Assistant.
This suggests using your phone or computer to check whether a door is open or closed. They can even be used to lock an entry if you forget!
Some Intelligent Locks Frequently Come With Alarm Systems.
When someone tries to force access, these alarms go off, which should be enough to scare off most invaders.
This is a great approach to improve home window security because robbers regularly use windows as entrance sites. Keep your garage secure.
Homeowners usually focus on their residences’ main entrances and exits. However, thieves will watch for any openings where garages are present.
10. Garage Doors Are More Accessible To Break Into Than Deadbolt Front Or Side Doors. If your garage is attached, getting to the rest of your home might be quick and easy.
Your garage is another vulnerable area in your home that requires additional security.
Investing in garage door security is a simple method for protecting your garage door. Any garage window should also have shatter proofing installed.
How to Make Your Home Unattractive to Burglars in Perth Amboy, New Jersey?
An alarm system for home security is highly advised. Peace of mind is advantageous to homeowners, especially when they are away.
If you have a home alarm system, utilize it! You can only use alarm systems when you remember to set your alarm.
Despite alarm systems, many people choose not to arm them because it is inconvenient. Many burglars are aware of this. Therefore they won’t be deterred by a sticker or notice on the window announcing the presence of an alarm system in the home.
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There’s nothing quite like the scents of fall and winter filling your home with warmth and coziness during the holidays. From freshly cut Christmas trees to homemade brewed holiday coffee, the scents of the holidays are quite magical, and comforting. Here are some of the best simple and natural ways to make your home smell like the holidays!
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Why Not Just Buy A Typical Holiday-Scented Candle?
Because 1) they can be pricey and 2) many of the “holiday-scented” products are filled with chemicals, toxins, and strong faux fragrances- pass! So if you’re pregnant, have young kids, have allergies, or simply want “cleaner” air in your house while also having it smell festive and amazing, opt for natural holiday scents in the home. So let’s take a look at some of the best simple and natural ways to make your home smell like the holidays!
Stovetop Holiday Simmer
Making a stovetop holiday simmer, or “Christmas stovetop potpourri”, couldn’t be easier! You fill up a saucepan or dutch oven with 4-6 cups of water and add a mixture of herbs, Christmas tree clippings, spices, or fruits that smell like the holidays and let simmer on the stovetop for as long as you’d like, replacing the water as needed.
Now, there are Christmas stovetop potpourri recipes out there that call for an entire meal- a bag of cranberries, 5 full oranges, etc. Ignore those. It must be the mom in me (especially having so many kids!) that thinks it’s kindaaa a waste. Keep it simple. Use leftover orange peels (where the fruit is most fragrant anyhow), skip the cranberries (although they look festive!) and save them for an edible cranberry dish, use a sprig of rosemary that’s leftover from some holiday cooking that you don’t need to use, and choose a tiny pinch of whole cloves, a cinnamon stick, or splash of vanilla if you prefer.
Personal preference- I actually like my cinnamon scents only in baking, so I skip those and focus on a mixture of these:
- Orange/Lemon Peels
- Sprig of Rosemary
- Whole Cloves (just a couple)
- A couple drops of Balsam Fir Essential Oil (optional, but it smells so festive!)
Again, there isn’t a perfect formula, because everyone likes their holiday scents a little more “piney” or “cinnamony” or “citrusy”- personal to their own preference. So play around and see what works best. The aroma from the holiday stovetop simmer will fill your home for hours!
Another simple and natural way to make your home smell like the holidays is making a DIY essential oil spray. I use these inexpensive (but pretty!) amber spray bottles, fill them up with water, add about 20-30 drops of balsam fir essential oil, shake it up, spray around the house and call it a day! I leave these sprays in all the bathrooms throughout the house for easy access, and it’s easy to spray on pillows, curtains, hallways whenever we need a little more holiday scent in the home.
Again, play around to see what works for you- if you want a stronger scent, add more drops. If you love the balsam fir scent but want a bit of a citrus undertone, add some sweet orange essential oil. And of course, you can add a few drops to a diffuser and let the essential oil holiday scents fill your home all day long!
These are a few of the best holiday essential oils:
- Balsam Fir
- Pine / Scots Pine
- (Lavender and Lemon can be a nice compliment or undertone to the stronger holiday essential oil scents)
And these are some holiday essential oil blends:
Adding essential oil drops to a natural cleaning spray is also a great way to get the natural Christmas scents throughout your home (avoiding all of those fake fragrance chemicals). Or try spraying over pinecones (they’re porous so they work well for this!), and display them in a beautiful bowl for a festive, holiday decor statement that smells great too.
Create A Holiday Bath Spa
Eucalyptus shower bundles have become a popular way to create a spa-like feel at home. The bundle of herbs hang from the shower head and the heat from the shower releases the oils creating an aromatherapy treatment. Eucalyptus and Rosemary shower bundles offer a great holiday scent combination.
While you’re in the shower, try a natural holiday scented soap or body scrub to fill the air with the best Fall or Winter scents! I’ve always loved the all-natural Pacha Soap Co whipped soap + scrub and they come in some great holiday scents. (Amazon sells Pacha Soap but tends to sell out often, so check the Pacha Soap Website, or pick up some from Whole Foods!). You’ll pamper yourself with a DIY holiday spa, and make your home smell like the holidays at the same time = win-win!
Get A REAL Christmas Tree
I’m not gonna lie, they make some really great looking faux Christmas trees these days. And the ease of storing a faux Christmas tree and NOT having to get pine needles out of your crawling baby’s mouth is super appealing, however, if you REALLY want to naturally make your home smell like Christmas, opt for a real Christmas tree. There’s nothing quite like the scent of a freshly cut Christmas tree to make your house truly smell like Christmas and bring all the warm and cozy winter vibes with it.
These are the most fragrant Christmas trees:
- Balsam Fir
Rated the best smelling Christmas tree with its sweet, rich, warm, and fresh aroma that lasts throughout the holiday season.
- Fraser Fir
Second place for the best smelling Christmas tree- it is similar to the Balsam Fir, but a bit sweeter and not as strong.
- Douglas Fir
Not as scented as the Balsam or Fraser, but still has soft, sweetly scented needles.
One of the absolute BEST ways to naturally make your home smell like the holidays is to get baking! There is nothing like being welcomed home during the fall to the smell of freshly baked pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie or oatmeal cinnamon cookies. Or being welcomed home from the snowy winter with the scent of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, sugar cookies or ginger molasses cookies. The possibilities are endless, the family will be thrilled, and your home will smell amazing.
Holiday Spices + Morning Coffee
Add a dash of ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, cloves, nutmeg, star anise, or allspice (or a combination of these) to your coffee grounds, and as it brews, it’ll make your house smell just like a coffeeshop during the holidays! (Or buy a holiday blend coffee to make your morning a little easier).
Skip the toxic, faux fragrance, perfumey, chemically-pumped candles or plug-in scents and stock up on naturally-scented or soy-based wax candles. Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s carries some great selling naturally scented holiday candles, and you can usually find some on Amazon too.
Here are a few popular natural soy candle choices:
Hang Holiday Wreaths Indoors
A beautiful holiday wreath on the front door is such a warm welcome during the winter. Depending on the tree clippings that form the wreath, most smell very fragrant. So don’t forget about your interior doors! Add a small wreath or swag to each bedroom door upstairs, and not only will it look festive and lovely, but the cozy pine tree scent will greet you every winter morning as you leave your bedroom. A perfect cozy welcome to a winter morning!
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A Small Hotel features tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This boutique hotel also offers dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-in, and room service (during limited hours).
A Small Hotel is a smoke-free property.
A Small Hotel offers 6 accommodations with DVD players and free minibar items. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and espresso makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels and first-run movies. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
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Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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How To Incorporate The Grandmillennial Style Into Your Kitchen
There's an old saying that every trend circles back around again, and the same is true about your grandmother's design style. While that's not to say you should replace your home's hardwood floors with dated shag carpets or invest in a pea soup colored sofa, the concept of taking all the coziness, nostalgia, and vintage decor of grandma's house and repackaging it in a modern and chic way is certainly catching on.
Known as the grandmillennial style, this trending design aesthetic has empowered 20 and 30-somethings to reclaim aspects of design that used to be considered outdated by revamping them and mixing them with contrasting modern features.
According to Homes, grandmillennialism is unique in the way that it blends a more traditional design scheme with maximalist elements, allowing you to be bold and eclectic with pattern and color while still leaving the space feeling delicate and cozy if done properly. Here are five ways to expertly incorporate this style into your kitchen.
Start out small
As a design scheme based on maximalism, it can be easy to overdo the grandmillennial aesthetic in a way that leaves your living space feeling cluttered.
Imane Fiocchi, the founder of Neon Lace Company, says via The Kitchn that the key to pulling off grandmillennial decor is to start off small and add to your collection over time. "Grandmillennial style celebrates 'collecting' heirloom pieces in particular, but be sure to start your collections with a point of view," she said. "Small pieces like tea cups and saucers are a great way to start, so display them for your guests and slowly collect more over time."
Becky Nielsen, interior designer and founder of Becky Nielsen Interiors agreed, adding that "Displaying checkered or monogrammed dish towels, a vintage cookbook, a rustic bowl of apples, or a candle set on a blue and white dish add warmth and layers to your kitchen."
She also added that starting small with a few pieces of grandmillennial decor is a good way to test the waters before deciding whether or not you are ready to commit to a space that is fully inspired by the aesthetic. Once you decide to commit, you can start to make bigger and bolder modifications like swapping out appliances and painting your kitchen cabinets and walls.
Display your dishware
When you think of grandma's house, you probably fondly remember her china cabinet – the one that always displayed fancy patterned dishes that nobody was ever allowed to use. Because the grandmillennial style is all about recycling the vintage design concepts that grandma utilized and making them new, modern, and stylish, showcasing your own patterned dishes is a great way to do just that.
"Dishware pieces like serving platters, plates, vases, Mason jars, and cake stands can be antique or new and modern with a vintage vibe," said Imane Fiocchi via The Kitchn. "Displaying them in a fun 'plate wall' or in a pastel-colored armoire are perfect ways to achieve the grandmillennial style in your kitchen."
Showcasing patterned dishes is a great way to offset or add to contrasting patterns throughout the kitchen in things like wallpaper and curtains in a way that feels trendy and intentional as opposed to stuffy and dated.
Homes also recommends having plenty of crystal glassware on hand that can be used for both display and practical purposes, noting that it not only looks beautiful when displayed in a cabinet but feels luxurious when drinking a glass of iced tea or a fruity summer cocktail. Thrift stores are a great place to score small sets of matching glassware, though finding unique pieces individually and building a collection of mismatched glassware is as grandmillennial as it comes.
Swap out fixtures and hardware
The grandmillennial style focuses a lot on texture and finishes, which is why Marie Flanigan, interior designer and founder of Marie Flanigan Interiors, suggests (via The Kitchn) investing in new appliances, sink fixtures, and cabinet hardware that pulls from vintage inspiration while still feeling timeless and chic.
Decor Curator recommends opting for hardware with a brass finish. Though considered to be outdated by some, brass finishings are coming back in style with the resurgence of vintage-inspired design preferences. Balancing out some of your brass hardware by embracing the finish in other design features such as mirrors, photo frames, and more is a great way to ensure your hardware pops and your look is cohesive throughout the kitchen and the rest of the home.
Because one of the fundamental ideas behind the grandmillennial style is to reuse vintage finds and make them feel modern again, the kitchen provides an excellent opportunity to do so. "There's a conscious effort to be less wasteful — either by using recycled materials or finding unique vintage/antique treasures," said Yoko Oda, owner and principal designer of Yoko Oda Interior Design (per 21 Oak). She suggests using an old backsplash, countertop, or sink and plumbing features to give your kitchen an authentically vintage vibe while still feeling chic.
Choose the right color palette
Incorporating a blue and white color palette into your kitchen is a timeless way to pull off the grandmillennial style. According to Homes, blue and white perfectly mesh together and balance one another out in a way that feels both traditional and modern. Incorporating this color palette into floral, paisley, or other patterned design features such as curtains, rugs, and cases can help build a foundation of grandmillennial aesthetics that will allow you to expand upon it over time.
If you aren't a fan of blue and white color schemes or are simply looking to introduce even more color into your space for the most maximalist and interesting look, soft shades of pink, green, and yellow are also great options to incorporate into your grandmillennial inspired kitchen.
The beauty of maximalist design styles is that nothing is off the table, and a grandmillennial style in particular allows you to play with a lot of different colors and patterns. While intricate and feminine floral patterns are common in spaces with this design scheme, bolder, more modern pattern choices like paisley also work equally well.
Add plenty of feminine features
One prominent aspect of grandmillennial decor is an exaggerated level of feminine flair.
"Floral or toile accent pillows on a breakfast bench, framed needlepoint pieces on a kitchen wall, and flowers with a 'just foraged from my garden' vibe displayed on a dining table are great ways to achieve the grandmillennial style," Imane Fiocchi said via The Kitchn.
One of the easiest, most impactful ways you can add a touch of femininity to your space and really play up the grandmillennial design scheme is to add floral accents. According to Homes, hydrangeas are among the most popular choices to incorporate into this particular design style and can be placed wherever there's an open space on your kitchen table or countertop.
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Week two of the 67th Cannes Film Festival began with the departure of the sun. The town seemed to exhale in one weary breath as five days of frantic activity were punished by moisture from above. Yet, as ever, films were around to restore spirits.
Journalists have it easy in comparison with the bold souls who stand near the red carpet holding up signs like: ‘Saint Laurent, Invitation, S’il Vous Plait’ and ‘1 ticket = 1 bissou’. Their holders are film-loving hopefuls who have travelled to Cannes to find patrons who have overbought tickets. They run the gamut from the very young to the very old, some dressed in tuxedos and some in t-shirts, some write their requests with elaborate artistry, others scrawl them in seconds on notepads.
In addition to being independently impressive, the three films in this Caméra d’Or report are united by having unusual female heroines. Without further ado…
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby
Jessica Chastain has such a delicate beauty that when watching her playing a normal character – as opposed where one where she signifies other-worldy grace – the planets seem misaligned. Watching her hooking up with a meathead in a club seems as absurd as noting a kitten has been sent to war. Aesthetic improbability aside, J-Chaz is a talented actress and her character in this long-winded title about Eleanor Rigby is an interesting one. The disappearance in question refers to her walking out of a marriage and returning to her well-heeled parents house to start all over again. The reason for this walk-out is teased gently to the fore. Eleanor (or ‘Elle’) is not the confessional type. Guarded, she uses her wits to deflect probing questions about her emotional wellbeing. Something massive has gone wrong and she doesn’t want to let it define her.
That same thing has gone wrong for her husband Conor (James McAvoy) who expresses his love for Elle in a ‘before’ segment by gesturing to both their bodies saying ‘one heart’. They spend most of the narrative apart and indeed, in the original cut, had their own separate back-to-back films. Yet producer and Divine Power Harvey Weinstein decreed this ‘unmarketable’ so their separate arcs have been woven together forming a dual narrative in which their capacity to continue caring for each from afar proves genuinely romantic.
They are supported by a fabulous cast on the top of their games that includes Viola Davis as a savvy teacher, Isabelle Huppert as Elle’s unfazable, permanently wine-sipping mother and Ciaran Hinds and William Hurt as soulful fathers. All character speak in the same stylised, slightly verse-like voice, and while this may jar for some, this collective voice is humble, smart, witty and infused with the melancholic awareness that life just doesn’t go how it’s supposed to.
In addition to rearranging the narrative, Divine Power Harvey Weinstein also sliced out 70 minutes leaving audiences to wonder, as with LVT’s Nymphomaniac, how close the finished work is to director Ned Benson’s original vision. His picture nonetheless is full of wonderful ideas. It is a rare and beautiful thing to encounter a new director with such a sophisticated view of all the lonely people and how they all need each other… eventually.
Love At First Fight
Adèle Haenel‘s Madeleine is no shrieking, squeamish chic. This is clear before she blends a raw fish then sips the bloody mess straight from the blender but that scene really drives the point home. Her unusual dietary interests come from a fixation on physical self-improvement, not to look good in a bikini, you understand, but to make sure she is prepared for the inevitable catastrophes awaiting mankind. Haenel is a fierce performer. Director Thomas Cailley has an absurd but deadpan sense of humour. Their combined energy creates something like a Werner Herzog rural romcom.
Cailley – who wrote and directed this over three years – was inspired by TV adventure-man Bear Grylls’ Man vs Wild. In this, he saw a living metaphor for man’s fight with nature. Gentle existentialism presents here, especially in the latter half where Madeleine goes to army camp and her sensitive admirer, Arnaud follows. The finale verges into magical realist, Daydream Nation, territory.
All this stays in background while the foreground pulses with a relationship that feels truly alive with all the awkwardness and confrontation that entails. Pacing is perfect and gender norms are inverted. Haenel is a laundry list of ‘difficult’ qualities. She is stiff and short-tempered, practical, independent, burning with personal conviction that she alone realises the gravity of humanity’s situation. Azais plays the loyal admirer: watching open-mouthed as the object of his affection stomps around. He’s sensitive, helpful, hopelessly besotted. This is a touching and enjoyable first film about youth, love and fear that verges into heightened territory in the name of making profound points.
When Animals Dream
“Your mother was beautiful and people were afraid of her, just like they’re afraid of you.” So says Felix, one of the many Nordic men in this feminist horror story, who can’t help but gawp at heroine, Marie. Newcomer Sonia Suhl has an angular look. Where Jessica Chastain is soft, she is hard; where Chastain’s hair is warm red, hers is icy blonde. Marie is a reticent teenager, joining her dad in dutifully caring for her wheelchair-bound mother before the action starts and her confidence blossoms, along with hair in strange places.
Danish director Jonas Alexander Arnby’s debut is a metaphysical body horror along the lines of Jennifer’s Body. The more Marie changes, the greater the persecution she attracts in her remote seaside town. Part of her transformation involves blood spouting from under fingernails and the most meaingful scene in the film has Marie definatly flaunting this feature to the distress of her father.
As with the two above films relationships unfold with minimal exposition. Marie is virtually mute as she cycles around the landscape where she belongs. Half smiles and glances are how she conveys her wishes. Events are underwritten and play out too dreamily to scare, while the horror genre elements are too schlocky to clearly fulfill the film’s metaphorical promise. When Animals Dream is still throroughly worth seeing, however, because it works as a mystery, albeit one that’s never neatly solved.
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In this case study we hear from Fatima Asif from Plexus. Fatima is a 3rd Graduate Apprentice on our Engineering Design & Manufacture (Mechanical) programme. We also hear from Gail Traynor, who is the Learning and Development Manager at Plexus.
Please explain how you found the Graduate Apprenticeship opportunity and give some background to what you were doing before the opportunity came up?
I found this Apprenticeship on apprenticeships.scot and applied through this platform.
Prior to becoming a GA, I was in my 6th year of high school, and was completing additional Highers (Graphic Communication, Accounting) I also worked part time at a care home.
What were the benefits of Graduate Apprenticeship programme that attracted you the most?
The main reason I was keen to employed as a graduate apprentice was because I liked the format in which the GA course runs (80% work-based learning, 20% academic). I think this format decreases the pressure on students because they are not only assessed by exams. Additionally, I liked that I would be earning a full-time wage, whilst gaining industry experience to put me forward in my career.
Please describe what you are employed to do:
Mainly I engage in work and projects for the Continuous Improvement department. My role involves a lot of collaboration across different functions (incl. Shop Floor). I spend a vast amount of my time organising and planning workplace/functional improvements.
How have you coped with the challenges of learning new skills whilst studying towards a degree?
I think the reward of this program far outweighs the challenges I have faced during this course. Personally for me, knowing exactly what I will achieve and where I will be in my career after I complete these 4 years has made the challenges far easier to work through.
What is your proudest achievement to date in your role and can you explain how this impacted on your working environment and or helped deliver results on behalf of your organisation?
My proudest achievement so far, has been the area improvements I have been involved in making on the Shop Floor, and in doing so, I have created really positive relationships with many of the operators and have learnt exactly how to get the wider team engaged.
What are your future career hopes and goals on completion of the Graduate Apprenticeship?
Next 5 Years- Upon completion of my Apprenticeship I hope to gain further employment with Plexus and complete a masters. Following on from this I hope to gain CEng status with the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and hope to excel on to a senior/managerial position.
5+ Years - Longer term, I plan on leveraging my experience and qualifications to gain further experience leading teams in different functions across the business, which will set me in good stead for becoming an executive.
If I went down the traditional route, I think I would be 4 years behind in my career, and this is because the traditional route would not have given me any industry experience and after graduating, I would be starting at an entry level job. With this apprenticeship however, I will have the experience to join a couple of job grades higher than I would have straight out of university.
Can you outline what support and/or encouragement your employer has given you in your GA journey?
My work-based mentor and Plexus have offered me mentorship when it comes to my university work. Additionally, I have been through a lot personal and professional development due to the outstanding support I have received from the development team at Plexus and all the managers and peers who have welcomed me into the business and encouraged my ideas.
Please give a quote to sum up your overall experience of the Graduate Apprenticeship programme:
I will be forever grateful for this opportunity and truly believe that this apprenticeship programme has shaped my future in a way nothing else could have. This apprenticeship has provided me with all the skills and confidence to believe that I have what it takes to achieve all my goals.
Gail Traynor, Learning and Development Manager at Plexus
Can you provide some background to Plexus?
Plexus is an electronic manufacturing organisation, with over 19,000 employees worldwide. Fatima is based at our Kelso facility in the Scottish Borders where we employ 400 people. We work with our customers to design, develop and manufacture their product so essentially bring an initial concept to reality.
What are the key reasons why the Graduate Apprenticeship model suits your specific business/industry?
The GA model enables us to develop individuals early in their career and at the end of the 4 years we have someone that not only has an engineering degree but understands the business and is ready to move into a responsible engineering position as opposed to a new graduate from the traditional route that will require a lot more initial training and coaching.
What appealed to you most about Heriot-Watt University as the GA provider?
We have had great support from Heriot-Watt and the programmes that are on offer meet our business needs. Flexibility during the pandemic has also meant that the apprentices have been able to continue with their degree and now there is that option of remote learning and face to face.
In what way has the candidate made a contribution to the workplace / business?
Fatima is very knowledgeable, as a result of both her studies and the practical experience she has gained and has been able to apply this knowledge to the various projects she has led. She is well respected across all functional areas and always happy to support extracurricular events. She has done an excellent job in promoting Plexus through careers fairs and STEM events and can speak first-hand about the graduate apprenticeship programme.
How do you feel about Fatima’s future?
Fatima has a really bright future ahead and someone that we are keen to develop further within Plexus. She has recently been voted Plexus apprentice of the year and also nominated for Scottish Apprentice of the year. Fatima has willingly supported events that promote Plexus as an organisation, such as graduate recruitment fairs and school careers fairs. She has achieved top marks in her academic work and is a really valued member of the Continuous Improvement team at Plexus.
Based on your experience of the Graduate Apprenticeship programme would you happily employ another Graduate Apprentice in the future?
Yes, we have been employing graduate apprentices for the past 5 years and plan to continue. This programme offers Plexus the opportunity to develop young engineers in a way that matches our business needs. By the time they are qualified we have a competent engineer that understands our culture and values as well as having the technical skills we require. | <urn:uuid:79351457-f01b-4d8f-9e07-b63f43cb8a02> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/business/graduate-apprenticeships/plexus.htm | 2024-04-20T17:38:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.979223 | 1,355 |
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Surface treatment is the most important part of the decorative board. High-quality products can ensure that the gloss, flatness and physical properties of the decorative board are consistent after treatment.
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Color is very important for stainless steel decorative panels. Under the advanced PVD technology, the factory can make the stainless steel panels quickly and evenly produce color precipitation through ionization technology, and ensure that the color difference is invisible to the naked eye.
Stainless steel plates can be stamped through the entire plate to obtain different layout shapes, these shapes can be made according to the existing version, or customized according to customer requirements
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Breaking news from News24.com, dental treatment under hypnosis is a possible alternative for people who cannot tolerate anesthetic.
There are a lot of people who dread visiting dentists. Many are afraid of the pain and ask for anesthesia while some can’t tolerate a painful shot to the gums or they have an allergy with local anesthesia and can only be treated using general anesthesia, so they look for another alternative such as hypnosis.
According to the German Society of Dental Hypnosis (DGZH), fearful patients transmit their tension unconsciously to the dentist and this can affect the treatment itself as the dentist feels the tension. As the DGZH describes it, dental hypnosis aims to put the patient in a relaxed "trance state" for the procedure.
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Illinois Association for Gifted Children
My child is capable, but struggling to get organized as this school year begins! How can I provide support?
As the new school year begins, it can be concerning to parents when “missing homework” notices are already accumulating, forgotten lunches are already growing fuzzy mold, and crumpled, unsigned parent permission slips line the bottom of our children’s backpacks. Also, it can be both frustrating and perplexing to observe that our academically capable, talented children struggle with the simple day-to-day tasks of keeping organized.
Despite their strengths, for a wide variety of reasons, many gifted and advanced learners can also struggle with executive functioning. Some children may be twice-exceptional, others may be distracted by their own interests or learning agenda. Sometimes, these struggles surface when children experience a major change in routine, such as returning to school from remote learning, or taking on new extracurricular or academic commitments and challenges. Children may feel overwhelmed upon discovering that they can no longer “coast” with the same routines and habits that once worked for them in less rigorous and/or more familiar settings.
As parents, we want to support our children through these challenges. Yet, by taking responsibility upon ourselves, we may be enabling continued reliance rather than empowering our children to take ownership. Here are a few tips that may be helpful:
Helping your child develop executive functioning skills and manage time, assignments, and responsibilities can be challenging and require patience. Although it may seem easier to take the helm when things get rough, supporting our child in a way that empowers them to take charge may help to set a course for a smoother voyage in the long run.
Cash, Richard M. (2016). Self-Regulation in the Classroom. Golden Valley, MN: Free Spirit Press.
Dawson, P. & Guare, D. (2009). Smart But Scattered: The Revolutionary “Executive Skills” Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
Kaleel, M. & Kircher-Morris, E. “Gifted Learners and Executive Functioning,” NAGC Website.
All events are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted in the event registration. Registrations may be paid via check or credit card. Purchase Orders are not accepted for invoices under $1000, unless otherwise noted or arranged. Event registrations must be paid before the event date/time, unless otherwise noted.Paid membership dues are also nonrefundable.
All events are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted in the event registration.
Registrations may be paid via check or credit card.
Purchase Orders are not accepted for invoices under $1000, unless otherwise noted or arranged.
Event registrations must be paid before the event date/time, unless otherwise noted.
Paid membership dues are also nonrefundable.
Illinois Association for Gifted Children 1500 Sullivan Road Aurora, IL 60506 Ph: 630-907-5047Fax: 630-907-5976
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The island of Ibiza not only has the best parties in the world, also known for its sandy beaches and quiet coves.
Many beaches can be visited by public transport, but other beaches of Ibiza are more hidden and would need to rent a car or motorbike to reach.
Another tip that we want to give is that you bear a good beach shoes. In many of the coves there are stones or rocks and we can cut off unintentionally. Now in most stores sell a water shoe prepared for this land and its cost is very low.
And finally, people care a lot about Ibiza island and its beaches, and if you see littering the ground or harming nature, and you denounce the fine will not be cheap.
The best beaches of Ibiza are 5:
This cove is surrounded by forest and usually are very visited. The trick is to walk a narrow path and reach Cala Saladeta, which is much quieter and smaller. These two bays are the most valued by visitors to Ibiza for its crystalline waters and for being a perfect place for diving.
This cove is taken from a postcard of the Caribbean, because its waters are turquoise and the beaches are fantastic. In addition there are rocky areas on the sea bed attract many snorkelers.
Sure you have seen any pictures of Cala Vadella on a postcard or advertising. Notable for being between two rocky walls, which protects visitors much wind and waves. Perfect to go with children and spend the day.
Cala de San Vicente
It is one of the largest beaches of Ibiza and is very prepared for everyone. In addition it is sheltered by mountains and prevents any strong wind.
This layer is located near San Antonio and is known for its turquoise waters and its small size of only 50 meters. Those who have visited speak of it as a dream landscape.
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National Women's Day is observed worldwide as a mark of respect for the mass protest initiated by women against the Population Registration Act that was passed in South Africa. The act, introduced in 1956, sought to characterize South Africans as a Black community as part of the institutional racism that existed throughout the 19thcentury in South and South West Africa.
National Women's Day is observed on Aug. 9 to commemorate the day in 1956 when 20,000 women staged a march to the Union Buildings, the official seat of the South African government, in a show of resistance against the passing of the law that made it necessary for the South Africans to carry an internal passport that would help facilitate population segregation and monitor the rate migration to the cities.
In 2006, on the 50th anniversary of the march, the iconic event was re-enacted with many veterans from the 1956 march in attendance.
Each year, the day echoes the sentiments of the brave women in South Africa who raised their voices against oppression at the hands of the white-controlled systems. The day also shines a light on a series of issues women continue to face even today, such as domestic violence and sexual harassment in the workplace.
Here are some quotes about women's rights that seek to empower as well as prove that women are exceptionally strong.
- "If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman."- Margaret Thatcher
- "Feminism isn't about making women stronger. Women are already strong, it's about changing the way the world perceives that strength."- G.D Anderson
- "There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." – Michelle Obama
- More countries have understood that women's equality is a prerequisite for development." — Kofi Annan
- "The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all."- Aung San Suu Kyi
- "Women will not simply be mainstreamed into the polluted stream. Women are changing the stream, making it clean and green and safe for all — every gender, race, creed, sexual orientation, age, and ability."- Bella Abzug
- "Women's chains have been forged by men, not by anatomy."- Stephanie Lamm
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At Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School our students and faculty dress in a manner that is conducive to educational excellence. We value the high standards by which we teach and learn. Our uniform dress code for students reflects a common commitment to present our very best selves while taking pride in our school’s identity. Our appearance during the school day reflects our belief that the educational experience is important and valuable; it is worthy of “looking our best”. Our common dress code helps to focus a student’s attention on communal identity, commitment to academic excellence and the importance of discipline in developing character through faith. A student’s ability to adhere to a common dress code helps to reinforce behaviors of character that will only grow more apparent as the child matures into a world of more common codes of behavior and etiquette that require self-discipline and personal commitment.
All students are expected to be in full uniform as approved by the school and outlined in this guidebook from entering homeroom until 2:30 PM each day. With the exception of physical education uniforms, shirts should be tucked during academic classes and activities. A student may choose to untuck his/her shirt during lunch and recess time and is kindly asked to resume appropriate uniform presentation for the remainder of the day. Students in grades 3-8 are expected to wear a coordinating belt with uniform items that have belt loops.
Hairstyles should be neat and appropriate. Students may not dye their hair unnatural hair colors during the school year. Girls may wear modest headbands or tie hair with hair bands that coordinate with the school uniform. Acceptable colors for headbands are: black, brown, blue, white or yellow.
Make-up and Fingernail Polish
At the discretion of the parent, young woman in the middle school may wear make-up and fingernail polish that is in modest taste and appropriate for a Catholic middle school student. Students in grades Pre-K-5 are discouraged from wearing make-up or colored fingernail polish to school, however at a parent’s discretion, if a child in Pre-K to 5 is allowed to wear make up or nail polish it is expected to be minimal and modest. Anything more than modest will be asked to be removed in school. We kindly ask parents to help monitor the appropriateness of color a child may wear to school.
At the discretion of the parents, girls in all grades may wear small stud earrings and/or one piece of jewelry such as a cross or religious medal underneath the uniform or a bracelet. Boys are also allowed to wear one piece of jewelry such as a cross or religious metal under uniform.
Dress Down Days and Spirit Days
Once a month students earn the opportunity to dress down from standard uniform dress code and wear clothes that are neat and appropriate for school. Students may not wear clothing that is inappropriate in length or design for Catholic elementary school community. Students may not wear sandals, open toe or open back shoes for safety reasons. Throughout the school year we celebrate Spirit Days as a way to collectively showcase our school pride. On these days students have the option of wearing the standard uniform, any Immaculate Conception apparel, spirit gear or may– blue and gold (yellow) clothing. Students should not wear significant amounts of any non-school color on spirit day.
A Common Sense Approach
Our goal in a standard code for dress is for students to showcase their personality not by what they wear, but rather through their personality, talents and diverse abilities. All are invited to partner together to create a culture where students do not need to fear being judged by appearances. Our dress code is most successful when parents monitor how children leave for school and our staff members enforce our common code and standard when students arrive. | <urn:uuid:249f70b6-9ac0-4012-898f-4d565a544e13> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.iccatholicschool.org/copy-of-extended-care-1 | 2024-04-20T15:43:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.962842 | 768 |
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Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State has called on the United Nations World Food Programme,WFP, to scale up its humanitarian intervention in his state in order to swiftly help people ravaged by Boko Haram insurgency.
The Governor made this appeal on Thursday when he hosted the agency’s Regional Director for West Central Africa, Abdou Dieng, at the Government House, Yobe.
Dieng was appointed as regional director of WFP two weeks after working as coordinator of UN response to the Ebola crisis in Guinea.
Accompanied by key officials of the WFP including Nigeria Country Director, Sory Ibrahim Ouane, Dieng described the humanitarian situation in the Northeast region as ‘complex’.
He said the WFP is keen to scale up its humanitarian intervention in Yobe State and the Northeast especially now that people affected by Boko Haram attacks were gradually returning to their communities.
He pledged to collaborate and coordinate with the Yobe State Government in the effort to provide succour to the victims of the Boko Haram insurgency.
Gaidam recounted the destructive impacts of Boko Haram on communities in Yobe State and said that up to 300,000 people were displaced by the insurgent group.
He said: “One of the biggest challenges before us and our partners is that of resettlement, reconstruction and rehabilitation of the affected areas and assistance to people whose property and assets were either destroyed or vandalized.”
He asked the WFP to provide further assistance to IDPs and other vulnerable people in the state.
Meanwhile Co- Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, Bill Gates, the Chairman of the Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote have met with the Yobe State Government to appraise the progress made so far in the fight against polio and other child-killer diseases in the state.
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It was a Monday morning, Chris Steven was waiting at the popular Car Wash bus stop at Lugbe, along Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, to catch a bus to Area 1, where he operates a boutique.
As he waited with other commuters, a 2015 Toyota Corolla on its way from the airport had a burst tyre and skidded off the road straight into the concrete drainage with all its occupants − four of them including the driver.
Almost immediately, bystanders rushed to rescue the passengers in the car, who all sustained injuries. While they struggled to pull them out of the wreckage of the car, Steven who was familiar with the Emergency Response Ambulance Bay (ERAB) and the response rate, brought out his mobile phone to call for ambulance service.
But he was disappointed when he dialed 080CALLNEMA and the line was not available. Again, a good Samaritan, rushed down to the location of ERAB at Lugbe interchange − but to his chagrin, what was found was a stripped facility with no ambulance or a fire fighter vehicle.
The victims needed urgent medical attention but there was no ambulance in sight and no para-medics available.They were later taken in a private vehicle to an undisclosed hospital.
This was when Steven and others at the spot of the accident realized that, Abuja, Nigeria’s seat of power cannot afford to have any emergency situation that warrants rapid response by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) – it may be disastrous – the Emergency Response Ambulance Bays (ERABs) in the city are moribund.
DEAD EMERGENCY AMBULANCE RESPONSE BAYS
Three out of the five ERABs inaugurated between 2013 and 2014 in Abuja− in Lugbe, Bill Clinton Drive along Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport and Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Three Arms Zone are no longer functioning, the ICIR can authoritatively report.
The remaining two are situated at Kubwa express road and Nyanya. The facilities were established to reduce loss of lives and property and increase response time during emergencies and disasters.
Each one of them is equipped with a Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU), a fire fighting vehicle and is manned by 12 staff that run three shifts a day.
When ICIR reporter visited the Federal Secretariat ERAB which was commissioned in September 2014 by Sani Sidi, former Director General of NEMA, there was no staff of the agency on ground. NEMA officials assigned to the facility are being owed 17 months shift and emergency response allowances, the ICIR learnt.
An official of the agency who declined to be named said the shift and emergency response allowances “is just N500 daily and N15000 monthly.”
But Samuel Bitrus, Coordinator, NEMA Abuja NEMA Operations Office, told ICIR that the staff were seconded to the just concluded conference of the African Chief of Army Staff holding at Transcorp Hilton.
But that is not all about the facility; the Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) or an ambulance and a fire fighter vehicle stationed at the bay, ICIR gathered were just for window dressing. The fire fighter vehicle had no battery while the fuel tank of the MICU was empty.
Showing apparent traces of neglect by the management of NEMA, the bay had no electricity to power some electrical installations at its underground such as ceiling fans and water dispenser to make it habitable for workers on shift.
A private security guard posted by NEMA to guard the facility confirmed that it had been preyed on by vandals who removed some of its installations including electricity and solar panels.
Beyond these deficiencies, the bay with an opened ceiling and roof, suggesting that vandals were also in the process of removing the roofs cannot be said to be fit for human habitation.
The camp mattresses provided for officials who run shifts at the bay was also an eye sore, while human defecation and waste dot its surrounding.
However, the Lugbe ERAB is no longer there – it was the first bay constructed in Abuja and the prototype, after which others were designed.
It is completely stripped to only irons reminiscent of a musical concert stage. No thanks to vandals, who took advantage of poor security arrangement around the facility to remove all its accessories including the roof, body panels, solar panels, bore-hole machine, overhead water tank,ceiling fans among others.
Despite this, NEMA posted two security guards in October 2017 to secure the skeleton of Lugbe ERAB.
They told ICIR that vandals come at night to remove parts of the facility, since they (the security guards) are not armed with any weapon, and do not work at night.
“We always come in the morning and realise that some things are missing,” said one of the security guards, adding, “because we don’t have weapons, our oga advised us to always go home at night.”
This is the real reason that victims of accidents on the ever-busy 10-lane Umaru Musa Yar’Adua express road cannot get first aid treatment or immediate rescue.
When the reporter visited the MICU stationed at the ERAB on Bill Clinton Drive, about 35 kilometres from the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, he was told it had no battery, while the Air Conditioner was faulty. Out of the four staff expected to be on duty, only one of them was available.
According to the NEMA official who pleaded for anonymity, the management of the agency was oweing them 17 months rescue allowances.“Even, if there is any emergency at the airport or on this road we cannot respond because what we will work with is not functioning,” he said, “we have not received our shift and emergency allowances since 2016.”
Between September 2013 and 2017, ERABs in the FCT, according to Bitrus, responded to 1767 incidences involving 6145 persons. Of this figure, 2461 sustained injuries, while 284 died.
He said the incidents included road accidents, fire outbreaks, collapsed buildings and explosions.
NEMA CALL CENTRE, MCC SHUT DOWN
But ERABs are not the only facilities under NEMA that are not working− its Call Centre, where distress calls are directed has been shut down since last year, ICIR gathered.
The Mission Control Centre (MCC) at the headquarters of the agency, whose primary duties include detecting distress alert signals transmitted at a frequency of 406MHZ, from beacons mounted on aircrafts, water borne vessel and land users is also not functioning.
The Emergency Response Team, also at the headquarters, ICIR found out has been down.
A member of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) NEMA Unit who also pleaded for anonymity blamed the declining fortune of NEMA on the poor political will of the management of the agency, under the leadership of Mustapha Maihaja, its current DG to continue with the programmes of the past leadership of the agency.
“Our colleagues collapsed at the headquarters, including the Director General’s driver; there was no ambulance to carry them. Someone had accident in the office, there was no response at the headquarters,” he said.
“If you go to Zonal and Operation Offices in Kaduna, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Sokoto and Ekiti, all the vehicles there are not working.
“Look at this Lugbe ERAB, if you see it when it was newly constructed and now that it’s vandalized, you will weep for this country. But the DG lives on this road and sees it every day, and nothing is done. He is not interested in it.”
WE ARE READY FOR EMERGENCY
But Bitrus who oversees NEMA Operations in the FCT said two of the ambulances are currently engaged. “We are working on them now, they supporting the African Land Forces that is going on now.”
So, they are serviceable, they’re are working. They are in good shape. Even, the one in Kubwa also, is working.
He insisted that all the vehicles are in good shape, noting that all the staff were deployed to the African Land Forces Conferences arguing that they can respond anytime from there including the one at AYA.
When reminded that the MICU at the Federal Secretariat had not moved for some time, Bitrus said, “yeah, the one you saw is faulty. That one is faulty, that one cannot move. They are two, if you noticed around last week, they were two.”
On what measures are being made to put the MICU in good shape, he said, “we have actually written to our management and we are waiting for their reply.”
He also denied as untrue that the operation staff were owed 17 months. “It’s not true, everybody receives his salary every month, what happens is that those people go there as part of their normal activities, they don’t report to the office, they report to the ambulance bays.”
Bitrus said he has no authority to comment on the Call Centre and the MCC that are not working. But he was quick to add that the FCT is ready for any emergency response saying, ” emergency response is a multi-sector activity. So we have sister agencies that we do this together. So we are prepared.” | <urn:uuid:ef67607e-d4b3-4e33-87bc-91a3d86b563a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.icirnigeria.org/shocking-abuja-not-ready-for-emergency-nema-ambulance-bays-in-tatters/ | 2024-04-20T17:07:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.978533 | 1,984 |
An intelligent, ironic, stimulating cheerfulness: Bruno Verjus brought his energy to Identità Milano 2024 (All photos are by Brambilla / Serrani)
Bruno Verjus disobedient? Without a doubt. Indeed, we could almost say that no one could embody, in this nineteenth edition, the concepts that inspired its leit motif like the Frenchman. A quote from philosopher Erich Fromm, 'The act of disobedience, as an act of freedom, is the beginning of reason', could almost be a caption to describe some of Verjus' choices, one in particular.
Introducing him on stage, Cinzia Benzi could only start from that crucial moment in the personal life of the French chef, who has only been a chef for a few years, so much so that he can be defined (and wants to define himself), 'the oldest of the young chefs'.
Verjus's talk was moderated by Cinzia Benzi
In 2013, at 54, he announced the completely surprising choice of leaving journalism to open his restaurant Table in Paris, on Rue de Prague, near the Gare de Lyon. He earned his first Michelin star in February 2018 and his second four years later.
Even the choice of location, for a restaurant with certain ambitions, was disobedient: 'The 12th arrondissement is a very working-class neighbourhood and local restaurants don’t have starred ambitions. In fact, I am proud of my choice against the tide, of the visibility I have brought to that corner of Paris and of the fact that Table is the first restaurant in our neighbourhood to win two Michelin stars.’
Although the choice to become a chef, after years as a food critic, and to do so as a self-taught chef, was a very bold transgression: 'A self-taught chef in France? I can't think of a more outrageous disobedience! There’s a strong feeling of belonging to the profession in my country: for me, the fact that I felt somewhat isolated allowed me to express myself freely. To cook the way I want to do, to cook what I want to eat, without caring about awards and accolades. What really interests me, instead, is the dialogue with my colleagues'.
Chatting with our Cinzia Benzi on the stage of Identità Milano 2024, Bruno Verjus then recalled two chefs that he considers points of reference, masters, such as Alain Passard ('The extraordinary work he did on the use of vegetables in the kitchen is a great innovative disobedience') and Bernard Pacaud ('His transgression was instead to remain tied to classicism without fear of appearing passé, working on an immediate cuisine'). And he drew a fascinating analogy between his previous and his current profession: 'I used to tell stories with my pen, today I tell stories with my food, it's just a different form of writing.’
His voice, always tinged with irony, showed instead some emotional inflection when he spoke of the team spirit that one breathes at Table: 'Our menu is born from teamwork, from a continuous shared discussion on the products that arrive daily in the kitchen. This is how the ideas for the dishes we propose are born. Team spirit is built through daily work, rest too: this is why the restaurant is only open four days a week, with the weekend completely free, to protect the right of those who work with me to have a peaceful life. The time has really come to leave behind all the nonsense of the past: the rigour, if not violence, of discipline in the kitchen, the bullying and sexism. Enough of all that.’
Bruno Verjus with Paolo Marchi and Cinzia Benzi
Applause for Bruno Verjus.
Translated into English by Slawka G. Scarso
Journalist, based in Milan. At 8 years old, he received a Springsteen record as a gift, and nothing was the same since. Music and food are his passions. Author and broadcaster at Radio Popolare since 1997, since 2014 he became part of the staff of Identità Golose Instagram: @NiccoloVecchia
Franco Pepe with Paolo Marchi, at Identità Milano 2024. All photos are by Brambilla-Serrani
René Frank, executive chef of Coda, a 2 Michelin-starred dessert restaurant in Berlin, on the auditorium stage at Identità Milano 2024. All photos are by Brambilla-Serrani
Malena Martinez, scientist, co-director of Mater Iniciativa, an interdisciplinary, gastronomic and cultural organisation dedicated to investigating, preserving and sharing Peru's enormous biodiversity (All photos are by Brambilla / Serrani) | <urn:uuid:71f39172-3595-4cd6-8e9f-5a60dfaed119> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.identitagolose.com/sito/en/458/36321/ig2024-the-disobedience/the-greatest-disobedience-is-happiness-bruno-verjuss-talk-at-identita-milano-2024.html?p=0 | 2024-04-20T16:14:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.960611 | 1,005 |
Among all companies, SpaceX is the most focused on how to catapult humanity into the future and into space in the next decades. The objective is to make space-related technology more efficient and affordable in order to make outside-Earth exploration and colonization easier.
What Is SpaceX About?
SpaceX (full name: Space Exploration Technologies Corporation) is a private American rocket company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk. The main objective is to make space-reaching operations more affordable and cost-effective, just as their motto states: “Revolutionizing access to space”.
The advancement SpaceX is most well-known for is the availment of smart rocket boosters that can take payload into outer space, fly back to Earth and perform an autonomous landing. This means that they are reusable, hence the long term cost of space operations can be lowered by a considerable amount.
SpaceX works on projects/operations like the Falcon rockets, the Starlink internet satellites, the Dragon reusable space crafts and a sci-fi worthy space colonization craft called Starship.
Rockets, Space Crafts And The (Many) Achievements:
Given the pioneering spirit of this company, it is safe to say that it’s clear it was meant to break records. And so it did, year after year.
In 2008, SpaceX reached their first milestone: it became the first private company able to send a liquid-fueled rocket into orbit, the Falcon 1. Their first attempt dates back to 2006, but they’ve come a long way since then.
In 2010 they became the first company to successfully send to orbit and land safely a space craft, the Dragon pod. It has been reused in 2017 for a flight to the ISS (International Space Station).
In 2010 again, they’ve launched their first Falcon 9 rocket (named “9” after its nine engines) which was designed so its first stage could be reused. One of the boosters that returned to Earth has been successfully used again in a different launch in 2017.
In 2018 SpaceX declared that Yusaku Maezawa, art collector and curator will be the company’s first private passenger to fly around the Moon in a 2023 launch.
The current top-of-the-line craft from SpaceX would be the Falcon Heavy, a rocket composed of three Falcon 9 nine-engine cores and a central fuselage. It had its first test in 2018, which was overall a success, with only one out of three smart boosters that couldn’t make it correctly back on Earth. The occurrence was the iconic mission in which a Tesla Roadster with a buckled up mannequin was placed into orbit around our Sun.
Finally, in recent 2020 the first crewed (2 astronauts) Dragon capsule launch occurred.
Image source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Falcon9_rocket_family.svg . Author: Lucabon
Super Heavy-Starship And Space Exploration:
SpaceX’s “Starship” spacecraft and “Super Heavy” rocket are reusable means of transport designed to transfer both crew and payload to orbit, Moon, Mars and hopefully beyond. Once finalized, it will be the most powerful launch vehicle ever. It is 120m tall and it will be able to carry over 100 tons of cargo in LEO (Low Earth Orbit = 160km to 1000km above sea level).
Super Heavy-Starship’s upper stage is a 50m tall spacecraft called “Starship”. Both Starship and Super Heavy will be entirely reusable, making space exploration and colonization or other ambitious probing missions economically viable. The whole system can also be utilized for high-speed journeys between different locations on our planet.
What Is Starlink And Why It Is Relevant:
Starlink refers to a constellation of satellites devoted to provide internet access on Earth.
The main advantage of this system comes from its shorter distance from our planet (circa 60 times closer than average internet satellites). This reduces latency, enhances performance for video calls, cloud services and gaming, improves reliability and delivers more than discrete speeds that wouldn’t be typically possible with traditional systems. It aims to bring better internet access all over the world regardless of the area the signal is being picked up from. Currently, there’s a total of 422 Starlink stations above Earth, requiring about 800 for optimal results; they are full fledged satellites colored in dark hues (they won’t interfere with astronomical activities on Earth), equipped with solar panels and vector thrust.
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Packed with southwest flavors, this easy pulled pork recipe will knock your socks off. With preparation time under 5 minutes and guaranteed tender, juicy and super flavorful pulled pork... this recipe is a winner.
THIS EASY PULLED PORK RECIPE IS: GLUTEN FREE, PALEO AND LOW CARB.
AN EASY PULLED PORK RECIPE WITH ATTITUDE.
Pulled pork is just about one of my favorite foods. It's tender... almost impossibly so when cooked correctly. It's juicy... particularly when the pan juices are added back in. It's packed absolutely full of flavor... Adobo, cajun, garlic, onion and cilantro all work together to please your palette.
Being true to its name, this easy pulled pork recipe is truly easy. After mixing together the dry rub spices, all that is required is using a spoon to scoop out the adobo sauce from the can. The oven takes longer to preheat than getting this recipe ready to go. I just love the simplicity of this recipe.
My tip for preparing the pork is to really rub the spices into the meat. Top and sides. No need to season the bottom of the pork. After the spices are rubbed in well, use a spoon to scoop out the adobo sauce. I recommend scooping out all the sauce first onto the pork, then use the back of the spoon to rub it around on the pork. The actual chile peppers are too spicy and can be used for a different recipe or discarded.
Cooking the Pulled Pork
We are going to blast the pork at 425 degrees for about 30 minutes to get a nice crust to the adobo sauce and seasonings. It's important that the oven is up to temperature before putting the meat in the oven. We need the high heat for the full 30 minutes.
After half an hour, pull the pork (ha... pull the pork) out of the oven and layer the cilantro over the top. There are two reasons to add the cilantro. First, it is going to add some really nice flavor to the pork. Second, it will keep the aluminum foil away from the adobo sauce. If the foil comes in contact with the adobo while the pork is braising, you will see the aluminum disintegrate. It's a chemical reaction that occurs and although it is considered "safe" to eat the aluminum, I'm not going to test those waters.
I know that it looks like a lot of cilantro, and it is, but make sure that the whole pork is covered up nicely. The cilantro will completely wilt during the cooking process.
QUICK COOKING TIP: The end goal is to get this pork to at least 190 to 200 degrees. At this temperature, the fat and connective tissues will dissolve, leaving tender and juicy pork. For an 8 lb pork shoulder, this will take at least six hours in the oven. Make sure you give yourself enough time. Pumping up the heat at the end will result in a tougher pulled pork. I have a bunch of braising tips written out if you have some additional questions.
If you don't have six hours to hang around while this huge shoulder cooks, take a look at how to cook pulled pork in the pressure cooker. Pressure cooker pulled pork is tender, juicy and delicious.
Ok- let's get into the meat of this easy pulled pork recipe.
For the Dry Rub
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Cracked Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Onion
For the Pulled Pork
- 1 8 LB Pork Should or Butt, bone in
- 1 Can Can Chiles Adobo Sauce
- ½ Bunch Fresh Cilantro
- ¾ Cup Stock, Pork, Beef, Chicken or Veggie
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Add the pork to a roasting pan. Cover with the dry rub and pat the spices into the meat.
- Spoon the adobo sauce from the can onto the pork. You can use the actual adobo chiles in another recipe or discard. Rub the adobo into the pork with the backside of a spoon.
- Add the stock into the roasting pan and place the pan in the oven for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove from the oven. Layer the cilantro over the top of the pork and cover the roasting pan tightly with foil.
- Drop the oven temperature to 300 degrees and cook until the internal temperature is 190 to 200 degrees.
- Remove from the oven. Remove the pork from the roasting pan onto a rimmed baking sheet. Using forks, shred the meat and discard any fatty sections.
- Add back in some of the pan juices and enjoy hot!
20Amount Per Serving Calories 363
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Final thoughts on the easy pulled pork recipe:
You're going to have a lot of pulled pork. YES! The great news is that it freezes exceptionally well. Go ahead and pile the pork into a freezer safe container, being sure to add in some of the pan juices. Leave about ½" at the top of the container for expansion. When you go to defrost, simply add to a pan over medium heat, cover with a lid and enjoy about 10 minutes later. Tastes as good as the day you made it.
You can use pulled pork to make delicious pulled pork sandwiches. You can use it to make pulled pork soft tacos or some of the best pulled pork nachos you have ever had. I'm thinking about making a pulled pork soup too. All of these recipes will be coming soon to the blog! Go ahead and substitute pulled pork for the shredded chicken in my delicious, low carb fajita recipe today! | <urn:uuid:bdb2f50e-6eb4-436e-895e-e0b5d4193720> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.idratherbeachef.com/easy-pulled-pork-recipe/ | 2024-04-20T16:29:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.917504 | 1,220 |
High-Level Criteria for Carbon Geostorage Activities
IETA carried out a year-long consultation with business stakeholders and a series of expert workshops to develop a set of principles to guide developers, investors and host countries in ensuring that carbon geostorage projects deliver real, permanent and verifiable reductions and removals. This in turn would smooth the path for wide-scale investment in this suite of vital technologies to deliver significant climate mitigation.
The High-Level Criteria are built upon existing methodologies for geostorage projects that have been or are being drawn up by the United Nations’ Clean Development Mechanism, the Global Carbon Council and the American Carbon Registry, as well as the carbon storage protocols developed by ISO TC265. The criteria also align with the rules and methods that countries will follow in tracking their actions in pursuit of NDCs.
The criteria provide recommendations for both methodological design and the regulatory safeguards that can underpin safe, secure and permanent deployment of the technology. Key checkpoints and other examples of supporting information are provided throughout.
The High-Level Criteria cover six methodological components and 10 key safeguards as follows:
- Applicability conditions
- Project boundary & leakage
- Non-permanence & liability
- Significant and cost-effective for national climate mitigation
- Aligned with national development priorities and policy aims
- Public acceptance
Legal and regulatory framework for safe storage:
- Legal basis for injection and storage
- Effective site selection and development
- Robust oversight of site operation and closure
- Liability for carbon reversal
Environmental and social safeguards
- Risk and safety assessment
- Environmental and social impacts
The world’s most credible deep decarbonisation studies point to CCUS and technological carbon removals offering a critical role in smoothing and achieving net zero outcomes.
The International Energy Agency estimates that in 2050, 7.2 gigatonnes (Gt) of CO2 need to be captured and geologically stored to achieve global net zero emissions.
IETA’s own pathways to net zero indicate that up to 16 GtCO2 of geological storage may be needed in 2050 to achieve net zero, with trading playing an increasingly important role in supporting deployment of the technology.
Furthermore, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change also recently affirmed the critical importance of carbon removal solutions such as bioenergy with CCS (BECCS) and direct air capture with geological storage (DACCS) in meeting the Paris Agreement’s temperature goals.
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DUI is bad. It’s really bad. It causes a lot of financial damage, mental and emotional anguish and it can kill people. DUI does kill people, so don’t drink and drive.
That’s a pretty simple message. We know it’s dangerous to run around with scissors, so we don’t do it. If running with scissors killed a person at the rate of one per hour, we’d see a lot more anti-running-with-scissors awareness campaigns and Mannequin challenges, for that matter. Somehow, not running with scissors is common knowledge, while the danger of a DUI isn’t. That’s exactly why law enforcement is upping the anti-DUI game, bringing in some hard hitters… like Nickelback and One Direction.
In Minnesota, law enforcement tweeted its dastardly plan for DUI drivers:
Unfortunately, we don’t have the actual statistics on that weekend’s DUI numbers. We can only assume that as a result of the crackdown, there wasn’t a drunk driver on the roads throughout the Thanksgiving weekend in Wyoming, MN. That’s probably why Canada’s Kensington Police Service followed up with this similar pledge on Facebook:
“When we catch you, and we will catch you… on top of a hefty fine, a criminal charge and a years driving suspension we will also provide you with a bonus gift of playing the offices copy of Nickelback in the cruiser on the way to jail.”
Somehow, the ominous threat of court costs, jail time and an ignition interlock requirement aren’t enough to scare common sense into would-be drunk drivers. Facing the music, it seems, is the newest law enforcement technique being used to grab the attention of a person who thinks they could be okay to drive. It may be silly, but playing covers of “Photograph,” or “What Makes You Beautiful” could trigger a response in an intoxicated driver, sending them straight to a phone for a safe ride home.
Well, probably not, but at least we know that law enforcement is using social media and popular music to connect with those who aren’t literally running with scissors, but who are much more dangerous to others on the road. DUI is bad, worse than any overplayed song on the radio, and the consequences last long after the final note has played. | <urn:uuid:34a6b12a-0d9a-4c2a-8e28-4582fca68442> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.ignitioninterlockhelp.com/blog/real-talk-dont-dui-or-youll-face-the-music/ | 2024-04-20T17:09:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.939718 | 507 |
From: Islamic Human Rights Commission
07 March 2020
Nigeria Digest #110 (Volume 3 Issue 42)- Take Action: Write to the African Union
During this week #FreeZakzaky protests continued in Nigeria
You can find all the latest actions and information, as well as background to the campaign, information, videos, audio, and details on the Sheikh on the Free Zakzaky campaign page. The Nigeria Digest is a weekly summary of the campaign to #FreeZakzaky and all who are illegally detained, focusing on the Islamic Movement of Nigeria.
This week #FreeZakzaky protests continued and thousands of brothers and sisters of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria took to the streets of Abuja, to demand immediate release of their leader Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife.
Please help support those injured by police brutality, and the families of those killed by the security services, by donating to the IHRC Trust Nigeria Fund here.
Above all, please remember all the oppressed in your dua.
Please send an email to the African Union and demand their intervention in this case. A model letter and contact details of the African Union are provided below. Please forward any responses you receive to IHRC at [email protected].
Model email / letter
If you are emailing, please use the following in the subject line:
African Union’s Failure To Save Innocent Lives
H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat
Chair African Union Commission
PO Box 3243 Roosevelt Street (Old Airport Area) W21K19,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Dear H.E. Mousa Faki Mahamat,
Re: African Union’s Failure To Save Innocent Lives
Nigeria has been the subject of repeated complaints over its killings of supporters of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria. The African Union’s silence on this issue is putting more innocent lives at risk. Nigerian security forces have continuously attacked various peaceful demonstrations of the Islamic movement, killing dozens of peaceful protesters, while arresting, torturing, and injuring hundreds of them.
It is imperative that you apply pressure on the Nigerian authorities so they stop killing innocent people and immediately release the unlawfully detained leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria Sheikh Zakzaky and his wife Zeenah. They have been held in illegal detention for over four years. You are doubtless aware of the details of his case. I am deeply concerned for their safety and security.
I urge your office to make it known in unconditional terms that further violations against the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, or indeed any other political or religious group will not be tolerated by the African Union.
I look forward to your speedy response outlining the actions your office will be taking.
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05 March 2020
Daily #FreeZakzaky protest staged by the followers of the Sheikh from Wuse II to Wuse Market, FCT Abuja. Demanding the immediate and unconditional release of the Sheikh.
#FreeZakzaky Protest in Abuja on Tuesday
03 March 2020
Daily #FreeZakzaky protest staged at Maitama district of FCT, Abuja; by the followers of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky. They protesters reiterated their demand for immediate and unconditional release of the Sheikh and his wife.
#FreeZakzaky Protest in Nigerian Capital Abuja
02 March 2020
Unrelenting daily #FreeZakzaky protest staged by the followers of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky (H) demanding for the immediate and unconditional release of the Sheikh and his wife Malama Zeenah. At AYA, Asokoro District of FCT, Abuja.
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An Appeal for Victims of Violence in Nigeria
Published on 27 May 2019
The Nigerian authorities have attacked the Islamic Movement of Nigeria leaving dozens dead. They need your help now. Support medical costs for those injured in police and army violence against the Islamic Movement. Support the families of those killed.
Click here to read the Arzu Merali’s blog on Sheikh Zakzaky “Zakzaky is not Thomas Becket; Buhari be warned” published on 22 February 2019.
Click hereto read the IHRC Press Release published on 02 July 1998 “Nigerian junta should release all political prisoners regardless of their faith”
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In the early afternoon of Thursday, 5 February 2015, according to information by the Observatory of Control and Repression (here) in Portugal, the website esquerda.net (here) and several news reports (here and here), a special patrol (SIR – Serviço de Intervenção Rápida) of the Alfragide’s Public Security Police (PSP – Polícia de Segurança Pública) carried out an incursion into the neighbourhood of Cova da Moura in Lisbon, in a routine patrol action which resulted in the arrest of one person. Although the detainee did not offer resistance, he was physically assaulted by the police even when held on the floor by the officers. There was a large number of witnesses present at the scene, who protested with indignation against the behaviour of the officers. Yet the police continued to threaten residents and bystanders with physical violence, persecuting them with batons and firing rubber bullets. A woman hanging her laundry in the balcony was hit by three rubber bullets and had to receive treatment in hospital – as confirmed by Zulmira Coelho, a worker in a local association. Following these events, several residents in the neighbourhood (some working at the Youth Association ‘Moinho da Juventude’) were concerned about the aggressive intervention by the authorities and the disrespect of the rights of the community and enquired in the Alfragide police station about the detention and attempted to present a complaint against the behaviour of the agents. Once in the station, five residents were detained and beaten by several agents. Amongst them was Flávio Almada (Lbc Soldjah), who is associated with the European network Decoloniality Europe. Given the brutality of the police action, the detainees were transported under police escort to receive medical assistance at the Amadora-Sintra Hospital – confirmed by a spokesman for the National Institute for Medical Emergency (INEM – Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica) to the news agency Lusa. The detainees displayed clear evidence of physical assault, and one had a severe injury in the leg caused by a rubber bullet shot by the police. Following that, they continued to be held under police custody waiting to be heard by a judge. The hearing was expected to take place on Friday, 6 February, at the Court House of Amadora; yet the prosecutor refused to hear them and the hearing only took place on the following day, Saturday, at the Court House of Sintra. The public prosecutor asked for the five detainees to remain under custody, accused of resistance and coercion of an officer (here). That afternoon, the detainees were released and subjected to coercion measures, namely statement of identity and residence (TIR – Termo de Identidade e Residência). So far, even after being enquired by the media, neither representatives of the police authorities nor of the Home Office (MAI – Ministério da Administração Interna) have issued a public statement regarding the accusations of police brutality.
While the media covered these events, some news reports emphasised the version of accounts by the police. For instance, the situation was described as ‘attempted invasion of the police station’ (here) – reinforcing the criminalisation of black youth –, with the Lisbon Metropolitan Police (CoMetLis – Polícia Metropolitana de Lisboa) spokesman, Hugo Abreu, omitting that the detainees were physically assaulted by police officers and had to receive medical treatment (here). Nevertheless, this is not merely a question of contesting the facts and events surrounding this particular case. Rather, what the analysis of the media shows is the continuous representation of these kind of events as ‘just another episode’ of ‘violent and marginal youth’ against the police and/or authorities. These events need thus to be interpreted in the context of the criminalisation and surveillance of black youth and so-called ‘problematic neighbourhoods’ in the last decades, on par with the systematic denial of institutional racism by state authorities and public bodies in Portugal. Part of this stance of political denial has been the refusal by the Portuguese state to publish disaggregated data on ethno-racial discrimination, or to take measures towards establishing an independent monitoring body on racial equality. This has been a crucial demand by grassroots and anti-racist movements. Contesting official narratives and practices, in the last few years there have been several initiatives and denunciations regarding police brutality against black people and communities by movements such as Plataforma Gueto (for instance, regarding the case of 14 year-old Kuku, here and here and the 15 years old Musso here, both killed by the police) and anti-racist associations, namely SOS Racismo (see the articles by Mamadou Ba, here and here). The work undertaken by these political activists and intellectuals has included the collection and analysis of data on youth killed by police officers. These statistics reveale that from 2000 to 2010 about 40 young people were killed in such circumstances in Portugal. This was mainly in the Lisbon metropolitan area and the figure for black youth was over one third (a largely disproportionate figure regarding the total population). No conviction of a police officer for any of the killings had been achieved so far, and only one case went on trial in a court of justice. Therefore, these recent events cannot be read as isolated cases in the European context. Rather, they are revealing of the contemporary climate of criminalisation and racial profiling of black youth in Europe, and of the strengthening of surveillance and border control policies. We thus call upon all brothers and sisters in Europe to spread the news about this attack in Portugal and show their solidarity for the initiatives undertaken to combat institutionalised racism.
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Primeron Reforms in a Second-Best Ambiguous Environment: A Case for Gradualism
Ambiguity, as opposed to uncertainty, reflects lack of sufficient information about distribution and payoffs of infrequent events. Reforms are infrequent events, undertaken in ambiguous second-best environments where bad reform outcomes are feasible. A general case for the gradualist reform strategy is that it may pay to defer some reforms until relevant information about possible reform outcomes and associated probabilities is revealed, and ambiguity is reduced over time. Gradualism may dominate the big bang strategy, if some of the reforms in a reform sequence are not sure bets and waiting costs do not dominate reversal costs under some information sets forthcoming over time. The relation to Ellsberg's Paradox is discussed. Some cases for and against gradualism are reviewed.
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Often foreign professionals find themselves in the United States on an L-1 visa and weighing the pros of converting to an H-1B visa for its multitude of benefits. Having an L-1 visa can be highly advantageous to you if you work for a multinational company however many circumstances may cause you to need to change your status from an L-1 visa to an H-1B visa. The two visas do share some similarities but there are distinct differences that would make one better for your situation over the other.
Transitioning from L-1 to H-1B change of status is not all that complicated. Once you find an employer to sponsor you on an H-1B visa, the process is relatively straightforward for an L-1 to H-1B change of status (COS). The important thing to remember is that there is no special process for converting your status from L-1a or L-1B to H-1B. You will essentially be filing for an H-1B from scratch. The only difference will be that you are already in the U.S., so if your petition is approved, you may not need to go through a consular interview and can instead automatically change your status.
The L-1 is a temporary work visa that is meant for the transfer of employees from a multinational company’s foreign branch to a location in the U.S. There are two types of L-1 visas, both of which may be suitable for a change of status to an H-1B.
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The H-1B, on the other hand, is not limited to multinational companies, which is what makes it such a popular visa option.
Both L-1 and H-1B are temporary (non-immigrant) visas that allow dual intent. In this case, dual intent means that the foreign worker does not need to demonstrate ties to the home country or jeopardize their visa status by filing for a green card.
They both are available for premium processing. The premium processing fee of $2,805 and checks should be made payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. USCIS guarantees that premium processing cases will be handled within 15 business days. If you receive a request for evidence (RFE) or other additional paperwork then an additional 15-day period will begin for processing once USCIS receives those documents.
The spouse of an L-1 visa holder may apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and subsequently start working legally after receiving approval. Relatives of H visa holders can also be eligible to get an EAD if their spouse is the principal beneficiary of an approved Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker.
The maximum length an individual can remain in the U.S. on an L-1 is seven years (L-1A) and five years for L-1B. Whereas an H-1B status holder can stay for six years with the option to file for a three-year extension. For individuals who spend time outside the country on an H visa, that duration is applied towards the maximum amount of the L visa (or vice versa).
L-1A holders can easily come to the U.S. to open a new office (though visas in this case are issued for an initial period of one year). Although it is possible to start a business on an H-1B visa, it is more complicated and there are no special provisions for it.
As you can see, one of the major disadvantages of the H-1B among all other nonimmigrant visas is the fact that it is subject to the annual cap and lottery. However, not all H-1B petitions fall under this cap. H-1B transfers and extensions are cap-exempt, and so are petitions filed for certain cap-exempt employers. This last part is important if you are an L-1 visa holder who wants to avoid the cap.
There are three types of employers that are not subject to the cap:
If you can get a job offer from an employer that falls into one of these categories, your petition will not be subject to the cap. This means that it can be submitted at any time (not just the first business day in April like cap-subject petitions) and you do not have to wait until October 1st to begin working as an H-1B employee.
However, this is not an effective way to circumvent the cap and work for a different employer. If you file to transfer your H-1B status from a cap-exempt employer to a cap-subject one, you will need to enter your petition into the lottery and be restricted to the designated time period.
The H-1B season, starting in April, operates as a lottery system, with cap-subject petitions categorized into Masters (20,000) or Regular Quotas (65,000). Planning is crucial, especially for those not on H-1B status previously, as an annual cap applies. The sponsoring employer files the petition, including an employment letter with duties, employment dates, and prevailing wage details. The Labor Certification Application, involving four attestations to the Department of Labor, is the next step:
Once approved, the DOL provides a certified copy. Submit all necessary documents to the USCIS service center, with the employer covering fees (except premium processing). If selected in the lottery and approved, H-1B employment begins on October 1st, automatically changing nonimmigrant status. Remember, the beneficiary cannot pay fees by law, but personal gain can justify the premium processing fee.
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As long as your L-1 employer can be considered a U.S. employer and can offer you a specialized position, you should be able to have that employer sponsor you for an H-1B. However, keep in mind that an employer with too many H-1B workers may be considered H-1B dependent. Also, remember that you need a bachelor’s degree that is related to your specialized H-1B job. Not all L-1 positions qualify you for an H-1B. Be sure to have your immigration attorney review your case and determine whether or not your position qualifies.
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Preview: In-form Mohun Bagan SG host upbeat NorthEast United FC
Mohun Bagan SG will play against NorthEast United FC in Saturday's double header.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG), buoyed by the unbeaten streak of FC Goa, is gearing up to host a similarly confident NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata to kick off the Saturday double header of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on February 17 at 5 p.m. The Mariners must be understandably buoyant after managing to put brakes over a seemingly unstoppable FC Goa unit, that too in Fatorda.
Dimitrios Petratos rose to the occasion to deliver a decisive blow that will have ripple effects at the top of the table, and Antonio Lopez Habas must be looking to continue that impressive run when they welcome the Highlanders on Saturday.
On the other hand, NEUFC beat MBSG rivals East Bengal FC in a thrilling 3-2 encounter in Guwahati last Saturday. Powered by the incoming of striker Tomi Juric, their attack donned a sudden lethal look that took the Red & Gold Brigade aback immediately.
Interestingly, both sides head into this contest on the back of momentum and form favouring them. The Mariners had made light work of NEUFC when they last met in the ISL in December, but one must surely expect a more gripping and competitive contest this time around, given the context and circumstances.
What’s at stake?
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Slowly but steadily, Habas and his plans are taking shape in the MBSG unit. With their win against FC Goa, they have now kept clean sheets in consecutive matches for the first time in this ISL season. Despite three losses and two draws, along with the departure of Juan Ferrando as the head coach, the team has accumulated 26 points in the first 13 games of this ISL season – which is their highest tally at this stage of any campaign of the competition so far. Moreover, the eight victories they have garnered thus far is their most wins after the aforementioned number of matches as well, suggesting that things might not be as troublesome as it appeared to be at one point of the season for MBSG.
An interesting pattern in their gameplay is that they get into the groove after an initial period of adjustment, having yet to concede a goal and netted five times between minutes 16-30 of their matches in ISL 2023-24. Wins against Hyderabad FC and FC Goa have set them in the right rhythm and Habas wouldn’t want to lose out on this form, especially when playing at home, despite this being the third game that they will play in a week.
NorthEast United FC
The duo of Juric and Nestor Albiach joined hands to unlock a neatly organised East Bengal FC defence in the last game and they will step into this match with similar objectives. Impressively, NEUFC boast of a laudable goal-scoring record against MBSG already, having found the back of the at least once in each of their previous eight fixtures.
It is their longest such active streak against any team in the league. The victory against the Red & Gold Brigade was essential for their playoffs aspirations, considering that it brought curtains to their eight-game unbeaten streak in the ISL – in a period where they had seen five draws and three losses. A prospective win against the Mariners will help them secure consecutive wins in the ISL for the first time since January 2021, and Benali will desire such a run of his team to boost their form ahead of the final leg of the league campaign.
Manvir Singh (Mohun Bagan Super Giant)
Manvir Singh has been delivering consistent outputs in the frontline this season. His movements in the final third have been sharp, quick, and decisive. Manvir has been delivering important passes, mainly squaring up assists for forwards like Petratos and Jason Cummings. He has netted twice and notched three assists across 11 appearances in the ISL.
Manvir has created 15 goal-scoring opportunities, averaging 26 passes per game at an accuracy of 79%. He has won 15 aerial duels and 61.53% of his shots in the league have been hit on target. The winger will be eyeing making an impact in the forthcoming match, considering that there will be spaces open in the NEUFC backline if they take the attack to the opposition.
Tomi Juric (NorthEast United FC)
The Australian attacker has brought in newfound dynamism to NEUFC’s offensive endeavours. He has a formidable presence upfront and is dominant aerially too. Interestingly, he is deceptively quick on his feet and can turn swiftly in close spaces ensuring that he opens up newer ways for his teammates to put different sets of deliveries inside the box.
His two goals against East Bengal FC emanated quality and he visibly limited his role in and around the penalty box, averaging only seven passes per game, but ensuring that he was efficient and on target from positions that promised that the Highlanders could move ahead in the game. 66.66% of his shots have landed on target, and the team will be banking on similar consistency upfront at the home of the Mariners.
Played – 9
Mohun Bagan Super Giant – 6
NorthEast United FC – 2
Draws – 1
Trivia: NorthEast United FC is the only team yet to have a substitute score for them this season.
“We have the same squad as the last match. The objective is that we want to get three points. It depends on the opposition as well but our approach is to be positive,” Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Antonio Lopez Habas said in the pre-match press conference.
“My strategy is to make sure we do the best that we can. As I said, we are playing against a dinosaur! We need to be smart in our game and try to do the best we can,” NEUFC head coach Juan Pedro Benali mentioned ahead of the game.
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Five goal contributions in ISL 2023-24
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Creates and converts goal-scoring chances for NEUFC
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How technology can promote financial inclusion in Africa
Technology has emerged as a powerful catalyst, offering transformative solutions in the financial sector. Discover how technology is driving financial inclusion and creating opportunities in Africa’s Banking, Finance, and Insurance Landscape.
As the world’s second-most populous continent, Africa boasts the lowest median age by quite a margin – 19.7 years old. The expectation that the continent will have the largest youth population in the world by 2025 (around 362 million people between 15 and 24) provides an incredible opportunity for the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Industries to bring this group into the formal financial services fold.
of the adults in Africa had a financial services or money account in 2021
of all digital financial services users live in Africa
of the world’s mobile money transaction value is generated in Africa
But with a major proportion of Africans still unbanked, driving financial inclusion will be key to achieving this.
Read on to learn how technology plays an integral role in driving financial inclusion and the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in Africa’s Banking, Finance and Insurance Landscape.
Technology and financial inclusion
But with a major proportion of Africans still unbanked, driving financial inclusion will be key to achieving this.
Over the past few decades, Africa has witnessed a significant decrease in the percentage of its unbanked citizens, largely driven by the rise of financial technology (FinTech) and insurance technology (InsurTech) companies in the region.
The International Monetary Fund reports that Africa is now home to nearly half of the 700 million users of digital financial services worldwide. This progress can be attributed to adopting digital infrastructure and finance, bypassing traditional brick-and-mortar financial systems.
Mobile money providers, digital wallets, neo- or digital banks, and online payment platforms have emerged as key players in expanding financial inclusion in Africa. These technologies overcome geographical barriers and reduce transaction costs, enabling underserved individuals to enter and navigate the world of financial services.
Technological advancements also create opportunities for savings, credit, and insurance, empowering previously excluded populations to participate in the formal financial system. As a result, social inclusion is enhanced, addressing the broader goal of integrating marginalized individuals into society.
The steady increase in mobile phone penetration on the continent, projected to surpass 50% by 2025, further amplifies the accessibility of banking, finance, and insurance services, particularly in remote and rural areas. By leveraging digital communication technologies, physical infrastructure limitations are breached, and a wider customer base gains access to financial services.
The role of banks
With vibrant innovation fuelling growth in the Fintech and InsurTech space, many incumbent banks could ask themselves how they will remain relevant to their customers. However, these financial institutions continue to play a pivotal role in lifting the level of financial inclusion on the continent. They already have the infrastructure that can help with rapid customer acquisition, they have established corporate governance in place, and their relationships with regulators provide a clear benefit.
Bank initiatives to promote financial inclusion
Traditional banks could adopt several strategies to bank the unbanked. Here are a few:
- Enhance physical branches’ or agent networks’ reach in underserved areas.
- Provide accessibility and convenience to customers through online banking services with mobile banking applications.
- Adopt new digital tools to enable secure digital transactions
Banks can also cater to specific needs by offering specialized microfinance or -insurance products for small businesses and low-income individuals. Collaborations with NGOs and government agencies can extend their reach, allowing for a more inclusive approach to financial services.
In the Fintech in Africa: The End of the Beginning report, McKinsey highlights the importance for traditional banks to partner with FinTechs. Partnerships, rather than cut-throat competition, will be critical for long-term business success and financial inclusion levels on the continent.
By implementing these initiatives, banks can effectively lower transaction costs, including the high cost of minimum deposit requirements for new accounts.
Expansion of accessible banking services
The availability of communication technology, particularly internet connectivity, and mobile networks, has been the cornerstone of the expansion of accessible banking services in Africa. Without connectivity, growth in FinTech and digital banking would be impossible.
The continent has come a long way, but internet penetration remains quite low compared to the rest of the world. However, according to World Bank data, it has grown by four percent from 2020 to 2021 (Sub-Saharan Africa).
Internet connectivity allows financial institutions to establish digital platforms and online banking services and elevates access for individuals to manage their finances. Mobile networks extend the reach of financial services into the palm of consumers’ hands and support the rise of agent banking, where local businesses act as intermediaries for banking services in areas where physical bank branches are absent.
Where it is prevalent, digital communication channels, such as email, messaging apps, and social media platforms, facilitate efficient and effective communication between financial institutions and their customers and improve financial literacy.
Mobile money services: An innovative solution
A state of the industry report by GMSA shows that the global mobile money industry now has 316 live services and more than 1.35 billion registered accounts, with over US$1 trillion in transaction value. Africa alone contributes more than 54% of the live services and 70% of the transaction value.
Since the advent of M-Pesa in Kenya, the continent has led the way as a mobile money pioneer.
Mobile money vs mobile banking
Many people use the two terms, mobile money and mobile banking interchangeably. They are, however, very different.
- Mobile money is a pay-as-you-go digital medium of exchange facilitated by a network of mobile money agents. A bank account is not required to use mobile money services, you only need a mobile phone and network coverage.
- Mobile banking provides a suite of financial services through a mobile app, including credit card payments, opening new accounts, exchange services, and others. This can be done through the network operator in partnership with the financial services provider, traditional banks who are venturing into the digital sphere, or neo-banks who exist solely in the non-physical world.
Since the 2000s when agent networks were first used exclusively for mobile money support in Africa, these networks have now extended their services beyond cash-in and cash-out. They have also outgrown their exclusive home under telecom providers – examples are SANEF in Nigeria, Mukuru in Southern Africa and Fawry in Egypt.
SANEF is an example of how an initiative driven by government regulators can change a country’s landscape of financial innovation and inclusion. In 2018 Nigeria introduced its payment service bank license, allowing mobile money providers to offer payment and remittance services.
Expansion of digital finance in Africa
The World Bank states in its Global Findex Database of 2021 that mobile phones could overcome many of the barriers that currently unbanked individuals say are keeping them from accessing financial services. Leveraging mobile phone ownership, which is rising sharply on the continent, could also assist in narrowing the gender gap evident in financial inclusion.
Digitization and increased use of mobile technology in Africa
Data shows that 86% of men in Sub-Saharan Africa own a phone; the percentage for women is slightly lower at 77%. In some countries, however, women are almost as likely to own a phone as men (Cameroon and Zambia, according to the Findex Database). In Zimbabwe, women are more likely to own a phone than men in the community.
This presents an opportunity for financial services providers to ensure penetration of the formal financial sector and the offered services.
One way mobile phones can expand financial inclusion is through the use of digital identification facilitated by these devices.
Identification is typically required for opening a bank account or purchasing and registering a SIM card for the use of a mobile phone. Around 83% of the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa still require a government-issued identification document. Renewed efforts through initiatives such as the World Bank’s Identification for Development (ID4D) make a case for digital identifications using mobile phones, to pave the way for increased account ownership.
Mobile ID is a form of digital identification that allows individuals to use their mobile devices to prove their identity in various contexts, such as accessing government services, making online purchases, or signing documents electronically.
It could involve storing a digital version of an individual’s government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, on their mobile device. It could also mean using biometric authentication via smartphone technology, such as facial recognition or fingerprint scanning, to verify their identity. This allows for a more convenient and secure way to prove one’s identity compared to traditional physical identification documents.
Growing financial transaction volumes through digital payments
Digital payments have transformed financial transactions in Africa, driving economic growth and development.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has been driving an initiative to reduce the use of cash in the country. The Cashless Policy has been effective since January 2023, and introduced limitations on daily physical cash withdrawals, for example.
The latest figures released by Nigeria’s Inter-Bank Settlement System have shown that the volume of transactions via e-Payment channels already surged 613% before the introduction of the policy, with further growth expected.
A study by Visa shows that Kenyans, with their digital and mobile money history firmly rooted in the M-Pesa story, prefer to use cashless payments to conduct business more than their South African and Nigerian counterparts.
The benefits of digital payments for consumers and businesses
The benefits of digital payments for consumers and businesses. Such benefits include:
- Convenience, customers can transact anytime and anywhere, reducing the risk associated with carrying cash.
- Lower transaction cost due to lower risk
- Detailed customer insights gained from data generated by digital transactions – be it on consumer behavior, market trends, or customer preferences.
And other potential challenges include:
- Cyber-security concerns are a global challenge and digital payment systems can be vulnerable to data breaches unless BFSI companies partner with the right security suppliers.
- Limited digital infrastructure and low internet penetration still curb the speed at which digital payments can grow in Africa.
- Technological literacy and a regulatory environment that is often trying to catch up with what is happening on the ground.
Regulatory challenges for digital finance in Africa
McKinsey highlights the challenges digital finance face on the continent when it states that Africa has a fragmented regulatory framework around financial services innovation. The most pointed regulatory challenge is licensing – which determines whether a business can even operate.
Some players will find they can’t adapt fast enough to the rate of regulatory change. Others will find that they are way ahead of the regulatory curve.
Capitalize and benefit from the opportunities with the right technology partner
Banking, Financial Services and Insurance players who want to benefit from the opportunities presented by digital financial inclusion in Africa need the right technology partner to seamlessly connect them with customers.
Companies that specialize in digital and omnichannel customer engagement, digital identity, and security will thrive in this environment and play a critical role in banking the unbanked.
Infobip provides scalable full-stack solutions that can digitally transform financial institutions on a single platform while keeping businesses and their customers protected with various authentication methods that are unsusceptible to external attacks.
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Report: “Challenge of Archiving the #MeToo Movement”
From Harvard Gazette:
For decades, Radcliffe’s Schlesinger Library has been the nation’s leading repository for a range of primary-source materials documenting the lives and legacies of women in America. Its collections are crammed with letters and posters, journals and photographs — the physical records of an individual, a family, a social action, a political campaign.
Today, newer collections often arrive with hard disks and thumb drives; “papers” now include emails. But until recently, social media had not figured largely. Then came a cultural moment that shook the nation and helped transform the way the library collects and curates material in a communications age when hashtags can muster millions and tweets are commentary, conversation, and official declaration.
“The discussions of how we would be accountable for collecting this movement began almost immediately because of our long history of collecting materials that document gender and labor organizing,” said Jane Kamensky, the Schlesinger’s Pforzheimer Foundation Director and Jonathan Trumbull Professor of American History.
But the librarians were confronted with the novel question of how to gather and preserve material related to a movement that was born and partly still exists in a virtual world. Their answer: Gather websites, tweets, online articles, and other electronic material related to the topic in a publicly accessible digital archive.
“There was no clear individual to whom we could reach out to acquire the #MeToo collection, so we knew we would have to work differently to document the movement, and that we were really going to have to create the collection.
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About Gary Price
Gary Price ([email protected]) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com. | <urn:uuid:288e05ea-ceca-479c-8420-d37d6b6ba3bb> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.infodocket.com/2020/08/11/report-challenge-of-archiving-the-metoo-movement/ | 2024-04-20T17:01:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.953347 | 453 |
7 Mistakes Microsoft Made In 2013
7 Mistakes Microsoft Made in 2013 (Cick image for larger view and slideshow.)
Scrambling to get off Windows XP before Microsoft pulls the final plug on support? You probably don't need us to remind you that day -- April 8 -- is looming.
But don't push the panic button yet. While running an unsupported OS may eventually invite headaches related to security, compliance, and other areas, it's not as if XP is simply going to stop working on April 9. Plenty of businesses and individuals will keep using it for the foreseeable future. And Microsoft recently announced it will continue to provide some anti-malware support for XP until July 2015, well after its so called "end-of-life." Likewise, some security software firms have pledged support even beyond that.
Still, if you've been charged with getting the corporate environment off XP by April 8, you're definitely on the clock. We asked Ambareesh Kulkarni, VP of professional services at IT provider 1E for his advice. Read on for three recommendations for a smoother OS migration.
1. Prioritize applications
Application compatibility is often the Achilles heel of OS migrations, perhaps more so when you're upgrading from a platform as old as XP. So why spend time, money, and energy porting over applications that your people don't actually use?
[Still using XP? Your virus protection has gotten a reprieve. Read Microsoft Delays Windows XP Antivirus Doomsday.]
"This is by far the longest and most complex activity during an OS migration," Kulkarni said via email. "In many cases there are not enough [end-user] self-service capabilities to enforce rationalization, nor an efficient way to map the right applications during OSD. Additionally, many apps will need to be repackaged or upgraded in order to be compatible with the new version of Windows."
Kulkarni added that the level of effort in successfully moving applications to the new environment is often misjudged, resulting in significant project inefficiencies. This is particularly true inside organizations with little real visibility and understanding of which applications their employees use, which, in Kulkarni's view, means most organizations. As a result, IT can't make smart decisions about which applications must be prioritized and which can be part of a second wave or even left behind altogether -- an integral piece of that "rationalization" process Kulkarni advises.
"Our recommendation is to focus on this first and package only the applications that are necessary after the OS migration, and then let the users select the applications they need from a catalog that they can download and install themselves after the migration," Kulkarni says. "Through the process of rationalization, customers avoid costs to remediate applications that they don't use."
2. Automate as much as possible
Microsoft and its partners certainly wouldn't mind if you simply bought new hardware for everyone in the company as part of your OS upgrade. Doing so would simplify some common migration issues, too. But that's not reality for most businesses, which means you'll be updating many or all users on their existing PCs.
"Hardware attrition is not a cost-effective solution -- often replacement of PCs is on a three-year cycle -- and desk-side upgrades are costly and time-consuming," says Kulkarni. "We are finding that many companies have inefficient OSD process designs where they are relying on shipping USB drives and DVDs and sending a support resource to do a desk-side migration. This is very slow, costly, and affects user productivity."
That's an even bigger productivity drag for organizations with a workforce spread across multiple locations. As a result, Kulkarni advises automating as much of the migration as possible so that the technical tasks and processes run after business hours or at time chosen by the user.
"It has been our experience that almost 100% of the tasks during an OS migration can be fully automated." Indeed, such automation appears to be a growing trend in other types of IT migration projects as well, such as moving from Exchange servers to Office 365.
3. Fix infrastructure issues and unhealthy clients first
If you have poor systems management and other IT infrastructure in place, an OS migration will be exponentially more difficult, according to Kulkarni. "Organizations should ensure that their configuration management infrastructures are healthy and have adequate excess capacity that will be required to migrate many devices simultaneously throughout the project. Otherwise they will face unanticipated delays and project failure."
That excess capacity allows IT pros to provide desktop management and deployment services to parallel operating systems until the migration is completed, Kulkarni added, to help keep things running smoothly during the project.
Similarly, if you're upgrading an office full of "unhealthy" computers -- employee PCs that aren't current on their Windows updates and security patches, for instance -- you're adding unnecessary pain to the process.
"Computers tend to be behind on their patching and security updates, leading to lack of readiness for the upgrade," Kulkarni told us. "Ensuring that all of the computers are current and have received the necessary updates will ensure a smooth and complete migration."
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Please RSVP to join InLiquid and artist Rebecca Schultz on September 16th for a soil pigment and painting workshop at Penn Treaty Park! There will be two sessions of this workshop; please only choose one that works best for your schedule.
Prehistoric humans made their paint from rocks and soil - and we can still make art with these rich colors today! In this workshop, participants will explore the process of creating watercolor pigments using local soil samples. You'll have the opportunity to experiment with these materials by creating your own painting. The soil used in this workshop will be collected from Penn Treaty Park, situated in Fishtown along the Delaware River, as well as other neighborhoods within the Philadelphia region.
The pigments produced during the event will be used by artist Rebecca Schultz in her newest work, which will be showcased in Material Time, an exhibition at Park Towne Place in October 2023. By attending this workshop, not only will you learn a fascinating historical technique, but you will also have the chance to contribute to this collaborative artwork.
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The most important information to gain from reading this post is that the kit is ready for purchase.
Now on to the rest of the info:
What is it?
The Ruger Pistol Caliber Carbine includes a feature which permits the user to change the Magazine Well so that it may accept a different make of pistol magazine. These inserts are currently available for the Ruger American, SR9, and Glock magazines.
This simple and well-designed feature inspired our team to develop a similar insert for the CZ 75 Shadow line of pistols. As such, this kit include all the necessary components to adapt the PC Carbine to accept CZ 75 magazines.
Where can I buy it?
These magazine adapter kits are currently exclusively available at Select Shooting Supplies.
Though we have been actively reaching out to distributors, we have yet to secure a deal for wider distribution. If you're interested in distributing this product, please contact us as [email protected] for distributor pricing.
How much is a kit?
The Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $99.95 CAD per kit, plus applicable taxes.
Is it compatible with my PC Carbine Chassis?
This adapter kit has been designed for, and tested with, the Ruger synthetic stock and the synthetic stock with aluminum free-float handguard. As such, we cannot validate that it will be 100% compatible with any other stock or chassis produced by Ruger or any other company.
We have recently been made aware that the replacement button that is currently available with this kit is not compatible with the Upriser Chassis.
These issues may be addressed with compatibility kits in the future.
If you're currently developing, or have developed, a chassis or stock for the PC Carbine, and want to include compatibility with this adapter kit, we'd be happy to work with you to make it work. Contact us at [email protected]
Is it compatible with my CZ-75 magazine?
This adapter kit has been design for, and tested with, a range of OEM and aftermarket CZ-75 magazines, including:
CZ Magazines: CZ 75 (SP-01 & SP-02) Shadow 1 & 2
Mec-Gar Magazines: CZ 75 (SP-01 & SP-02) Shadow 1 & 2
Based on our testing, if your magazine works with your CZ-75, it'll work with this adapter. With that said; it is optimized to work with CZ-75 Shadow 2 magazines in general.
Is it difficult to install?
Installation instructions are included in the packaging. The inside of the cardboard topper on the package contains a set of graphical instructions, including the removal of stock components from the adaptors included with the PC Carbine, as well as the installation of all required components onto the magazine adapter body.
Aside from a slightly different button installation, this kit may be installed into the Ruger PC Carbine stocks using the instructions which accompany the firearm itself. Further video instructions will be made available online in the near future.
When we first started developing this product, we envisioned developing adaptors for as many different 9mm magazines as possible. Though the list started off being fairly long, we've had to eliminate several types and models due to incompatibility with mag catch geometry and location.
With that said; we've successfully produced prototypes which accept SIG P320 and CANIK 9mm magazines. We've gone as far as to produce a mold for those magazine adapters, but haven't finalized the bolt catch components as of the writing of this post.
Unfortunately, as with any other product in the market, sales performance will dictate whether or not we're able to carry on with the development of future designs. Thanks to the recent and proposed changes in Canadian firearms legislation, it seems to be getting more and more difficult to survive in this industry.
But we're not ready to give up just yet.
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For this lovely last week of September, we’re still working within our realistic creative writing series. If you’re just jumping in now, you can start at the beginning right here.
Otherwise, here’s what we’re covering today…
How far do you get inside your characters’ heads when they’re planning or plotting, talking or arguing, or doing anything else? The answer should be something along the lines of pretty far, though that immediately demands clarification.
Just because you, the author, are “pretty far” inside your characters’ heads doesn’t mean you have to detail every single, twisty, turny line of reasoning those complicated critters may have.
What it does entail is understanding their motivations so that you depict them as realistically as possible and they come across as naturally as possible.
Say you have a baker for a protagonist, and he’s responding to an upset customer who thinks the bread she bought last week went moldy way too fast. Understanding what’s motivating both of them helps you know how to make their dialogue more realistic.
Maybe she’s having a bad day herself and is taking it out on him. Perhaps she just found out that her husband lost his job. Plus, her busybody cousin called that morning and she ended up crying on him, which means the rest of the family is going to hear all about how she’s falling apart.
Her life is a mess!
None of that needs to be stated in the story, particularly if she’s a tertiary character (i.e., an extra). But it can still determine how long she rants about the moldy bread and what arguments she makes, such as:
“I just don’t understand how this could have happened.” – because she doesn’t understand how her husband lost his job.
“This is truly unacceptable. And you call yourself a professional?” – because that’s what she’d like to say to her cousin.
“This is not my fault.” – because she’s already feeling like her family is judging her for her now significantly reduced income.
He, meanwhile, might be trying to sound and look professional for professionalism’s sake but also to avoid making an utter scene in front of the other customers in the bakery, which would have him responding to her like this:
“Well, it has been an unusually humid summer. Once additional moisture gets into the bread, it’s just not going to last long.”
“I stand by my bread, ma’am, but I’m very sorry you’re so upset. How about I give you a loaf. On the house.”
“I in no way meant to say it was your fault. But how about that free loaf? Or I can give you a refund if you’d prefer.”
Essentially, when you know what your character wants – such as a life that doesn’t feel like it’s falling apart, or a crazy customer to just leave already before she makes other customers run away and never come back – it’s easier to keep them sounding, looking and acting in a manner that makes sense.
This applies just as easily to villains. Are they behaving the way they do because they just enjoy hurting people – which is possible, but rare, for the record – because they’re desperate to establish themselves worthy of respect, or because they were spoiled rotten as children?
Each of those reasons will lead to different behavior or different ways of expressing that behavior.
When everything is said and done, you want to know your characters like you know yourself. Once you do, your readers should be able to catch on as well.
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Hi, genuine writers! This is Innovative Editing’s Jeannette DiLouie welcoming you to episode #39 of The Genuine Writer Podcast. We keep things short, sweet and to the point here so that you can learn what you need to learn and get back to writing already.
Today’s episode – which discusses scary stories – is sponsored by The Politician’s Pawn. Why is it sponsored by The Politician’s Pawn? How about because it’s Halloween week. And politics are crazy scary these days. Not to mention rather annoying.
What’s not annoying is reading an intense thriller full of mistaken identity, men in masks, kidnappings gone wrong, and fighting for one’s life against powers that you can’t control. You can only die from them. Or defeat them.
Check out The Politician’s Pawn on Kobo and Barnes & Noble’s websites to read it in e-form, or Amazon.com to download your Kindle copy or order an actual physical book if you’re old-school like me.
Or old-school like Stephen King, I guess, who reportedly lives in a sweeping manor of a house that was built in 1870. (I mean, to me, it’s not historically old-school unless it was built in 1776 or earlier. And I’m quite sure there are more than a few Europeans out there who would get a good laugh at even that.) I bring this up because King is now opening up his house as a writer’s retreat, and I’m sure he’s charging a pretty penny just as I’m sure people are more than willing to pay a pretty penny to get inside those doors.
Especially horror writers. Naturally.
People like to describe the house as all sinister looking, and I guess that the wrought-iron gate with bats and spiders is somewhat creepy. But honestly, I wouldn’t think of it as particularly scary otherwise. If a romance writer lived there, no doubt it would be seen as romantic – the perfect place to write about two lovebirds: a Hallmark movie in the making.
No offense to Stephen King, of course. Or his fans. I’m sure they want to murder me right about now.
I’m just saying that writing the perfect scary story can be done without spending a fortune to write it there. You can find appropriate ambience elsewhere. I promise. I know that one of the creepiest places I’ve ever been was an old abandoned insane asylum somewhere in central New Jersey. It was all boarded up, with a drivable path through the tree-shrouded campus, which was pretty expansive. I think that, sadly, they tore all the buildings down since then.
But let me tell you… It sent more than a few thrills down my spine at the time. Especially when I got out of my friend’s car to actually walk up one of the unkept paths to one of the facilities’ front doors. Probably not the safest thing to do, I’m sure, considering how it was a known haunt of homeless people and delinquents. But hey, it was the middle of the day. And I didn’t actually go inside. Or say anything stupid like, “I’ll be right back.”
Even though I’ve never written an actual horror story in my life, I’ve got to say, it definitely made me want to try it out. And there was a set of benches next to an overgrown gazebo that would have been just perfect for sitting down on to draw further inspiration.
Even if you don’t have an abandoned insane asylum nearby or some other creepy site you can work with though, you probably have a creepy memory to fall back on to give you the right level of inspiration. Everyone has experienced something that got their blood running with that kind of tears-in-their-eyes, fight-or-flight adrenaline. For me, it was the time I was driving with that same friend – maybe it’s her fault somehow – down a perfectly pleasant neighborhood road on a perfectly pleasant day.
There was this one house that had an enormous front yard. Just really, really long. I think it must have been an acre easy. There was absolutely nothing on that yard, as I remember. Nothing but some bushy trees hedging it in on either side. But other than that, there was really no landscaping done whatsoever, which was kinda odd. There was only it. The creature.
I’m not making any of this up, for the record. This really happened. Danae and I both noticed it right away, so much so that she backed up the car so we could do a doubletake. It was too weird and out of place to be true. Yet there it stood nonetheless.
It was the ugliest little statue made of I-don’t-know-how-many twisted pieces of wood.
Perhaps all of a foot high, its eyes were slits and its face was twisted into a grimace. Or maybe it was a sneer. It looked sinister regardless. Sinister and entirely out of place. It was like nobody had put that creature there. Why would they when there was no décor it could have matched since there was nothing else on that huge lawn regardless? Like nothing. And, for the record, it wasn’t anywhere close to Halloween either. I think it was mid-August – way before anyone should have been putting up scary stuff.
I swear that thing chose that spot for some reason all on its own.
When Danae and I drove off, we both could feel its eyes on us and sense some lingering presence inside the car. I even turned around to check in the backseat more than once, convinced it was lurking back there, waiting to pounce. I can’t tell you how pervasive that presence was. It was freaky.
But the creep-fest didn’t end there. Because, after we went to Staples and bought what we were there to buy (which was the whole point of the trip that day), we went driving back through the neighborhood to see the creature one more time. Don’t ask me why. I’m not going to be melodramatic and say we were drawn to it, but something did prompt us to see it one more time regardless.
Except that it wasn’t there. By the time we arrived at that expansive property with the enormous front lawn maybe an hour later, the creature was gone. There was no trace of it either. No impression on the lawn where it had stood. No nothing. Like we’d both hallucinated it up before.
That was 10 years ago, and my eyes are still tearing up at just the thought. And if I ever do write a horror story, I swear that critter’s going to be in it. Because he was creepy as anything.
But let’s say you’ve led a sheltered life. Let’s say you’ve never had that level of in-your-face (or backseat) creepiness to draw off of. In that case, I’ve got one more suggestion. Do an online search for “terrifying.” Then switch over to pictures.
The results you’ll get should be more than enough to make you afraid to go to sleep. You’ll be staying up all night to work on your scary story just so you don’t have to close your eyes. Trust me on this one. I did the search and let myself peek for half a second.
It’ll do the trick.
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While so much will change this year for the Rams upon moving to Los Angeles, don’t expect head coach Jeff Fisher to alter his approach to mandatory minicamps.
He still isn’t a fan of them, so it’s pretty much certain the Rams will remain the only team in the league that doesn’t utilize them.
But more on that in a bit.
First, a refresher on how NFL offseasons work relative to team workouts and interaction with coaches.
Based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement, each club has a “voluntary” nine-week offseason program that unfolds over three phases:
Phase One consists of the first two weeks of the program with activities limited to strength and conditioning and physical rehabilitation only.
Phase Two consists of the next three weeks of the program. On-field workouts may include individual player instruction and drills as well as team practice conducted on a “separates” basis. No live contact or team offense vs. team defense drills are permitted.
Phase Three consists of the next four weeks of the program. Teams may conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activity, or “OTAs.” No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted.
In addition, each team is allowed a three-day mandatory minicamp.
And that’s where Fisher draws the line. Simply put, he believes the OTA’s are more than sufficient provided there is consistent player participation.
“I can’t remember having a minicamp, ever…not a mandatory,” Fisher said. “Particularly because our player attendance in participation in the off-season program, has been so good and that’s the trade-off. ‘Hey, if you guys come, we don’t need to have a mini-camp.’”
Fisher, a former NFL player, thinks it’s overkill to force a professional athlete to practice so much during the offseason.
Or, as he explained:
“The mini-camps have changed, but back before this last collective bargaining agreement, the mini-camp, you were permitted to practice twice a day for at least two-consecutive days in a row and I never agreed with it,” he said. “I always questioned why you would take a professional athlete in the middle of the off-season and make him practice twice a day. It just didn’t make sense to me, so therefore we didn’t do it.
“Now, under the current guidelines of the minicamp, we’re not permitted to have two practices. We can have one and a walk-thru similar to training camp, but we can mandate that they’re there. If they’re not, they can be fined for not participating. So, I left that up in the air. But, you can’t have your minicamp until you’ve completed a minimum of six OTAs. Once you get six OTAs in, well, before that I’ll know and we’ll inform the league. I don’t necessarily want it. I think the minicamp, the length of day is a little long for the off-season.”
Fisher is also understanding that things come up, meaning 100 percent participation is sometimes compromised. But as long as there is communication, he’s OK with a guy missing a day or two.
“I’m expecting outstanding participation, but things come up, too,” he said. “That’s the thing about the off-season program, but our guys have been good about this. It’s clearly voluntary. It’s well reported that our off-season program is voluntary, but coaches expect players to be there. It’s their job. You can’t fine them for not being there. Our participation over the years has been outstanding.
“One of the things that makes it work, and I’ll let them know early, is I know things are going to come up. You may have committed to a wedding or you might have decided to take your wife on a cruise. Just let me know. What we frown upon is so and so walking into the building after 10 days and we don’t know where he’s at. Just tell us what you’re doing. Things come up. It’s fine. If you need to go, you have something to do, we’ll make sure you’re working out some place else. We’ll set it up for you. I think you get better results out of your off-season program when you take that approach.” | <urn:uuid:2bd7c427-8cd3-414a-b8d9-14e052ff282a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.insidesocal.com/nfl/2016/03/ | 2024-04-20T17:42:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.966646 | 1,023 |
Unexplained infertility is when a couple is unable to conceive despite fertility testing and evaluations. It affects both men and women of reproductive age and is usually managed with the help of a fertility specialist.
Knowing more about the condition helps couples cope and make informed decisions about their fertility journey. Here is what you need to know about idiopathic infertility:
What Are the Causes of Unexplained Infertility?
The causes of unexplained infertility are multifaceted factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors that affect fertility.
For some couples, sometimes subtle issues with ovulation or sperm quality are undetectable through medical testing. Here are some potential causes of idiopathic infertility:
Irregular ovulation or failure is sometimes due to hormonal imbalances, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or other medical conditions. Fertilization occurs when sperm meets an egg during ovulation.
Disruptions in ovulation interfere with this process, making it difficult for couples to conceive. Lack of ovulation can also lead to missed or irregular periods, a common symptom of ovulation issues.
Sperm Quality and Quantity
Mortality of sperm is usually affected by a range of lifestyle factors, such as excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, and use of drugs.
Abnormal sperm morphology, count, or motility could make it challenging for fertilization to occur. These factors are usually identified through semen analysis during fertility testing.
Structural abnormalities of the reproductive organs in both men and women could interfere with conception.
Fibroids in the uterus might affect implantation, while blockages in the fallopian tubes prevent sperm from reaching the egg. In men, structural issues in the testicles or vas deferens could impact sperm production and transportation.
Underlying Health Conditions
Certain health conditions, such as endometriosis, thyroid disorders, and autoimmune diseases, may impact fertility. These conditions cause hormonal imbalances or inflammation that interfere with ovulation and fertilization.
Advanced age, obesity, and poor nutrition may also contribute to infertility. The severity of these conditions and their impact on fertility varies due to individual factors such as genetics and lifestyle habits. Consult with a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Poorly Timed Intercourse
Timing helps when it comes to conception. Couples who are trying to conceive should have intercourse during the woman’s fertile window, which is usually a few days leading up to ovulation and on the day of ovulation itself.
Failure to time intercourse properly may significantly reduce the chances of pregnancy. The use of ovulation prediction kits or fertility tracking apps may assist with timing intercourse correctly.
How is Idiopathic Infertility Diagnosed?
Assessing ovulation involves tracking your menstrual cycle and identifying the release of a mature egg from the ovary.
Different methods may be utilized, like tracking basal body temperature, monitoring cervical mucus, or using ovulation predictor kits. Understanding your ovulation patterns is valuable for optimizing the timing of sexual intercourse to maximize the chances of conception.
Healthcare providers may conduct blood tests to measure hormone levels, such as progesterone. Confirm ovulation and evaluate the overall function of the reproductive system.
Monitoring ovulation provides valuable insights into fertility health and aids in effectively planning conception efforts. Assisted reproductive technology (ART), medical, and life changes may be used to treat idiopathic infertility.
Finding a Solution for Unexplained Infertility
Addressing unexplained infertility requires a comprehensive approach that involves lifestyle changes, medical interventions, and emotional support. Seeking the help of a fertility specialist may guide the best course of action to overcome this challenge.
Prioritize self-care and seek support when faced with infertility. For couples diagnosed with unexplained infertility, there are still several options available to help them achieve pregnancy.
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A young woman, out wandering the streets after a fight with her boyfriend, stumbles upon The Night Bookmobile. The books inside are strangely familiar. The librarian tells her that the library contains everything she’s ever read in her lifetime. All too soon, dawn comes, the librarian escorts her out the door, and the young woman feels bereft. She can’t get The Night Bookmobile out of her mind and she starts to look for it everywhere, choosing her books with the idea of rounding out her collection.
I love this premise. Can you imagine seeing all the words you’ve ever read in one place? They aren’t just books. They’re cereal boxes and everything. In my library, that reviled copy of Lord of the Flies would be buried somewhere at the back on a bottom shelf while the works of L. M. Montgomery and Charles de Lint would be well-worn but in places of honor at eye-level at the front. How awesome would that be?
But almost from the beginning, Niffenegger rings a faint warning bell and it gets louder throughout this short piece. It’s very well done, and while it’s a warning that most devoted readers need to hear, that doesn’t mean that I liked what it led to. Holy cow. I flipped forward and back a few times, just to make sure I’d really read what I thought I’d read. I had. Man. I love my books, but…man.
And that’s all I’ll say about that.
Read it for the idea, but don’t expect to be charmed at the end.
Read an excerpt.
Find author Audrey Niffenegger on her website.
Buy The Night Bookmobile at
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The CEO of the Financial Services Council has called for the objective of superannuation to be enshrined in law.
In a video posted to his personal LinkedIn page, Blake Briggs said the objective needs to be simple with a primary focus on the goal of providing a comfortable standard of living in retirement for Australians, that supplements or substitutes the age pension.
“The superannuation industry agrees that one of the first priorities of the new government should be legislating a clear and simple objective for the superannuation system,” Mr Briggs said.
“A legislated objective will ensure that subsequent reforms build on the strengths of the system, and protect consumers superannuation savings from the constant tinkering and the moving of the goalposts that we’ve seen over the last decade.”
Mr Briggs stressed that superannuation should have a “singular focus on the needs of consumers, not whims of politicians or the industry itself”.
“An objective will help make this clear,” he said.
Mr Briggs believes that once the purpose of the system is enshrined, other reforms will naturally flow.
In August, Treasurer Jim Chalmers proposed several sweeping reforms that could shake up the $3.4 trillion superannuation sector.
Part of this shake-up, he said, is ensuring a primary objective of the superannuation system is legislated.
Labor previously voiced its intention to cement super’s purpose in law. Just last year, the then opposition financial services and superannuation spokesman, Stephen Jones, said, “The purpose of super is to provide a secure dignified retirement — not to fix every other area of this government’s policy neglect.”
Mr Chalmers assured in August that Labor would not mess with the fundamentals of the superannuation system, but would instead “dispassionately” diagnose the challenges, and work towards addressing them.
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With people discovering (and rediscovering) their love for video games as they isolated and distanced at home, growth for the game development industry has recently skyrocketed to the next level.
At the start of 2020, the gaming industry grew by over 20% to earn over $180 billion in revenue. And with some predicting the market will grow to earn over $583.69 billion by 2030, it isn’t showing signs of slowing down.
According to Johanne Fratesi, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for Keyword Studios, while accelerated growth is a great opportunity for gaming companies, the increasingly competitive market comes with new challenges for the company and the job seekers.
“The game dev industry is rapidly growing and evolving,” she said. “The increasing popularity of the gaming industry means high demand for professionals with a very specific set of skills that is constantly evolving.”
Creative solutions for a growing industry
Recognizing the new challenges in the industry, Cornwall-based St. Lawrence College’s Game Programming program and Keyword Studios-owned Snowed in Studios in Ottawa have joined forces to provide students with professional mentorship and a potential career pathway as they prepare for a career in the industry.
According to Fratesi, the partnership was more than welcomed by the professionals on the Snowed In team.
“The college reached out to ask if we could help with their capstone project, and our team of developers were very eager to help,” she said. “We set up volunteer groups for each project; the rest is a two-year history.”
Creating career pathways
Recently, the students made their way to Snowed in Studio’s newly updated Ottawa office for what is becoming an annual open house event – to meet with the mentors who’ve guided the students along the way.
Fratesi said the open house provides the students with an unequalled opportunity to see what life in the gaming industry, working with a company like Snowed In Studios can be.
“The recent student visit was a great opportunity for the students to get face time with their mentors,” she explained. “To discuss their capstone project, to hear from different members of the studio about their career journey in games, as well as see the cool new office space.”
Snowed In Studios: The right fit
According to James Dupuis, Professor of Game Programming at St. Lawrence College, the initial idea was to increase engagement in the industry by building relationships between and surrounding industry studios.
But with no major studios nearby, the program reached out to Snowed In Studios in Ottawa – and the relationship has grown ever since. And thanks to Snowed In Studios Studio Head Jean-Sylvain (JS) Sormany, it now provides students with direct mentorship to support their growth and a potential career pathway as they emerge from the program.
“JS approached us with the mentorship idea, and he’s been the primary leader,” he said. “There are no gaming studios in Cornwall where our school is, so Ottawa is the perfect location, and the company is a good size for the partnership.”
“Every year, students from the program have been hired by Snowed In,” he continued. “This is the second year, and we improve every year to help the students more, and to develop what Snowed In is looking for. It’s a really nice studio, and we’re always happy to grow the partnership.”
Making a difference for tomorrow’s game developers
While the relationship benefits the offering of the college and provides a potential talent pool for the company, the students are also happy with the relationship and what it provides.
One student attending the open house praised the studio, not only for the recently updated space – but for the culture they’re trying to create, and highlighted their “no crunch” policy that ensures employees are protected from excessive overtime – regardless of client deadlines.
“We’re getting a glimpse of what the work environment is in an office vs school,” they said. “Snowed In has a really nice environment. Nice people and culture, with their no crunch policy.”
Another student from the St. Lawrence program praised the open house and the partnership for helping them be prepared for life beyond college.
“It’s very helpful,” they explained. “It’s given us more details about the positions, expectations and how to build a game development portfolio. Now I can focus more on what’s needed for my career.”
If you’re a tech company looking to fill open positions, let us know how we can support your company’s hiring efforts: Reach out to the Invest Ottawa talent team here.
Interested in hearing more about tech opportunities in Ottawa?
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Northern Ireland will travel to England on Friday 24th March for their second Centenary Shield game after a disappointing final 10 minutes against Republic of Ireland in their opening match of the tournament.
Northern Ireland go into the game at Torquay needing a win to kick-start their campaign and manager Frankie Wilson is looking forward to the challenge;
“I'm looking forward to the game. We go into the match in Torquay as underdogs as England had a fantastic win in Scotland.
"All the scouting reports concur that the English boys are a well organised and talented group. We go into the game after a disappointing result against the Republic. A game we should have won.
"Our training has gone to plan and we have a full squad to pick from. Bobby Burns will captain the side and we hope he takes his club Knockbreda scoring form into the game.
"Motivation will not be an issue, the staff and the players will relish playing against the English.
"I think after watching the Ireland v England rugby game on Saturday it helped us all believe that by using team unity and collective responsibility a win is achievable. Never write off the underdog.”
Northern Ireland U18 Squad:
Conor Larkin – Drumcree College – Portadown
Eamon Scannell – Corpus Christi College – Linfield
Cristopher Crane – Corpus Christi College – Cliftonville
Eoin Toal – St Patricks Armagh – Armagh City
Aaron Donnelly – Belfast Met – Cliftonville
Bobby Burns – St Malachy’s College – Glenavon
Andy Scott – Drumragh Integrated College – Maiden City
Lorcan Forde – Abbey Grammar Newry – Warrenpoint town
Fra Nolan – Belfast Met – Ballymena
Daniel Reynolds – Belfast Met – Cliftonville
Niall Owens – St Michael’s College – Ballinamallard
Caolin Coyle – Northern Regional College – Dungannon Swifts
Decky Dunne – Mercy College – Cliftonville
Thomas Roscoe – Wallace high school – Dungannon Swifts
Conall Young – Belfast Met – Glenavon
Matthew Kirk – St Columb’s College – Newbuildings
Jack O’Mahony – Slemish College – Glenavon
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If you want to build REAL core strength..and I mean BRUTE core strength that will support massive weights, forget the Bosu ball and forget crunches…you need to do exercises like the One Shoulder Barbell Squat that I’m going to show you today.
It’s another entry into my long list of exercises that work the abs while not looking at all like an ab exercise and working BETTER than most ab exercises.
This one is basically a squat…so how does it work the abs? Very well, thanks!
Seriously, though, this exercise is EXTREMELY effective at targeting the stabilizing and core strength aspects of the abs. You’ll be doing a barbell squat but instead of supporting the bar across your back in a “normal” fashion, you will instead be resting it on one shoulder, standing perpendicular to the bar.
It’s going to primarily hit one side of the abdominal wall and hit it in conjunction with a squatting movement, which means this is a VERY functional exercise. More so than most abdominal exercises, in fact!
Here’s a snapshot of what it looks like in the start position.
As you can see, I’m facing sideways in the rack. The safety rails are set at a moderate position (not a full depth squat). You’ll be starting off from the bottom of the movement with the bar resting on the rails and, for best results, you don’t want to be starting at the bottom of a full squat – it’s low, but not too low.
I would recommend using a bar pad for cushioning or a rolled-up towel, otherwise the bar really digs into your trap as you’re doing the exercise. Use a lighter weight than you think you’ll need the first time you do this (trust me). I’ve got 225 lbs on the bar here and can regular squat double that and it was challenging.
Your shoulder is set as dead-center on the bar as you can manage (you’ll be able to feel the balance point on the first rep and adjust from there).
You want to have your hands out in front of you and locked onto the bar to help control it. You can use upwards or downwards pressure to adjust the balance as you stand up.
Come all the way up to the standing position.
Here’s the other side view of the exercise. You’ll notice that my working-side arm’s elbow is point directly out to the side and my arm is held up. Holding the arm up like this helps keep the bar from rolling out to the side
A few other views…
It’s a very straightforward exercise that will have a HUGE impact on not only your entire abdominal area but your entire BODY as well. Supporting the weight in this off-center fashion challenges not only the abs but the shoulder girdle and legs as well.
It’s truly a total-body ab exercise!
When you’ve done one side, you can either turn around and go immediately to working the other side or take a rest in between – whichever way you prefer. If you go directly from one side to the other, on your next set, start with the different side so you give it balanced workload.
As I mentioned above, the first time you do the exercise, start fairly light to get an idea for how it works. I like to set the bar down on the rails in between reps to reset the core and legs and make everything is properly aligned before doing another rep. With the resistance off-center on your body this is helpful in preventing injury because of compromised body position.
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Effective teaching is at the heart of any successful educational institution. The CACHE ISB Centre acknowledges the significance of continuous improvement in teaching and learning methodologies. As such, it offers professional qualifications that empower educators to enhance their teaching practices, adapt to evolving educational trends, and ultimately make a positive impact on the students they teach. These programs cover a wide range of subjects and pedagogical approaches, ensuring that educators have the tools they need to inspire and educate the next generation effectively.
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Inclusion and support for students with special needs are essential aspects of modern education. The CACHE ISB Centre recognizes the growing demand for expertise in this field and provides specialized professional qualifications. These qualifications prepare individuals to work with students who have diverse learning needs, empowering them to create inclusive and effective learning environments. By offering these programs, the center contributes to the development of a more inclusive and accessible education system.
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How to Upgrade from Ubuntu 22.04 to Ubuntu 23.04?
I am going to explain to you example of upgrade ubuntu 22.04 to 23.04 command line. I explained simply step by step how to upgrade ubuntu 22.10 to 23.04 using terminal. This tutorial will give you a simple example of how to upgrade ubuntu 22.04 to 23.04. if you want to see an example of ubuntu upgrade 22.04 to 23.04 then you are in the right place. you will do the following things for upgrade ubuntu 22.10 to 23.04 command line.
If you want to upgrade ubuntu 22.04 to ubuntu 23.04 using terminal command then i will give you list of commands that will help you to upgrade ubuntu 23.04 from ubuntu 22.04. so, let's see the simple commands to help you to upgrade your ubuntu server. you can run this commands with your digitalocean ubuntu server as well.
Step 1: Upgrade Current Installed Packages
Here, we will run following two commands to upgrade apt packages. so, run following commands.
Using following command to update the package list:
sudo apt update
Next, upgrade installed packages to their latest available versions from apt get:
sudo apt upgrade
Step 2: Initiate Ubuntu Upgrade
Now, you need to run following command to dist-upgrade, so run the below command:
sudo apt dist-upgrade
Step 3: Run do-release-upgrade Command
Now, we are ready to upgrade our ubuntu version. you just run do-release-upgrade command to upgrade ubuntu, it will take long process to update all version. it will also ask you some questions about current installed software as well.
So, run following command to install new ubuntu version.
Now, it will check updates and it will take 15min to 30min upgrade time. Also it will ask you some questions.
I hope it can help you...
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A globe-trotting gecko made an incredible 5,500 mile journey all the way from Sri Lanka to Chester.
The reptile was a surprise find for a woman returning from holiday when she went to unpack her suitcase
She spotted the gecko, which was the size of her thumb, on an umbrella which she had in her case.
She managed to put the gecko in a sandwich box - with holes in for air - and called the RSPCA.
Inspector Leanne Cragg was sent to collect the gecko who has now been taken in by a specialist reptile keeper.
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SIZE - The position of the existing drainage pipes will affect, actually impose, the positioning of your sink. So unless you are relocating the plumbing as part of your renovation, this may affect how much you can stretch left or right, as well as possibly affected the size and layout of your kitchen. Opting for one small single bowl, or one larger trough style sink should be influenced by the way you intend to use the space. (e.g. look to double bowls for practicality, or a smaller version for restricted size and less usage). Also consider the depth of the sink bowl, as these vary too, but it can also then accommodate larger pots, a big consideration depending upon your favourite style of cooking. Also, don't assume that using a dishwasher will diminish the use of the humble but ever necessary kitchen sink, as not everything can go in a dishwasher, and the sink is not simply for washing , but also for preparing. Note also that the larger or deeper the bowl is, the more water it will require to fill it.
BOWLS - one bowl, two bowl, one and a half... the design of the sink is quite varied and must suit the kind of use required in your kitchen. As sinks are multifunctional, having to empty it before using it for a different use will be a frustrating habit if choosing a one-bowl sink, despite how big this one may be. A regular family kitchen will benefit from the most practical and multifunctional two-bowls design. If you’re lacking space, then maybe the one and half style will still offer the benefit of a second bowl, whilst taking half its space on that all valuable benchtop.
DRAINING TRAY - On the left, on the right or none at all are your choices. But, if choosing to do without, chances are that you will miss it. For example, when hand washing anything, you will have to bring out a tray to contain the dripping water, or having to open a tea towel on the bench to let things drain. A great design option for this, especially with most good quality double bowl sinks is the added accessories, which usually include a drain board and maybe a chopping board or colander. These provide options for both draining items when required, as well as being able to hide dirty plates easily if in a hurry or maybe between courses for a dinner party. Not last, some very 'groovy' designs [LOL] are now available for contemporary kitchens, offering very ‘good looking’ sink designs with fitted but removable drainage trays, providing a great amount of practicality for your kitchen as well as streamlined good looks.
MOUNT - The standard drop-in sink design is practical and effective, as it not only provides a hardwearing usable space for washing and preparing meals, it’s also a cost effective option as a hole is cut into the benchtop for the sink to ‘drop in’ without the need and the further costs of polishing those cut edges, as they are never visible. An undermount sink, is by far the most popular choice, it provides a clean modern look, allowing the benchtop surface to run continuously with the sink sitting underneath. It does open the opportunity for the exposed benchtop edges (especially in stone) to possible chipping, but it is a clean look that most buyers and homeowners are looking for. A good alternative to this whilst achieving a clean modern finish, is a thin laser cut sink which can be recessed into the benchtop. This is similar in installation to a standard drop-in sink, but as the edges are so thin, and usually stepped down into the surface of the benchtop, they sit level with it. Some sinks come in very thin profiles, and attempt to replicate the look of a recessed sink, whilst providing the practicality of a drop in, at a middle installation price point
MATERIAL - Metal, Stone, or Ceramic? there are a few choices available, each with distinctive properties and looks. Your sink should be chosen by the performance you expect of it, as well as the design and style of your kitchen and home. Stainless steel sinks are the most durable and come in a wide range of designs, including streamlined modern looks. Stone or composite stone sinks offer edgy good looks and hard-wearing surfaces; they not only perform well, but can also come in a range of modern colours, especially darker options such as black and charcoal, offering a wide choice for individual kitchen design. A Ceramic sink works in both traditional homes, as well as those with a coastal vibe, and the clean white surface can lighten up the look of a kitchen whilst adding lots of character. Ceramic sinks are very durable but can also subject to chipping and scratching, requiring a careful use, but are still a very popular style for many Australian homes.
Many homes I deal with these days have a butler's pantry, allowing for a second kitchen sink. In this case I usually opt for the stylish look of an undermount sink in the more visible but possibly less used main kitchen, whilst adding a practical and still good looking drop-in sink to the pantry, allowing this space to be a true working space.
MAINTENANCE - surely you want your sink to be easy to clean, as this is not only a visual issue but also a hygienic one; the right maintenance will help you with both. Stainless Steel is easy to maintain and will look great with a simple wash of soapy water then dried with a soft cloth. Ceramic sinks are easily cleaned with warm soapy water, and the occasional use of an abrasive cream cleanser will bring it back to its original splendour. Stone and resin surfaces are also easily cleaned with soapy warm water, but refrain from using strong chemicals, as these can corrode and damage the surface.
So, now that you have a better understanding of sinks, you can start looking through the vast range available. Make sure however that you discuss your wishes with your kitchen designer and the plumber, as every floor-plan and plumbing fit out are different and this might affect your final choice.
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Music and sports are completely different fields. There are many situations, however, where their paths cross. Often it's music and songs that help cheer up fans and teams and allow supporters to develop strong bonds with the players and each other.
Singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" is almost standard at Major League Baseball games. "J's Theme," meanwhile, was composed to celebrate the birth of the J. League in 1993.
The upcoming Rugby World Cup has "World in Union" as its theme song. But for Japanese rugby fans and players, there is another cheer song that is often sung during pregame ceremonies at domestic rugby games.
Pop singer Atsuko Watase composed and released "Daenzakura" in 2008. Since then, the song has been popular among rugby players and fans. Watase has also been performing the song during the pregame event at the National High School Rugby Tournament, one of the most prestigious domestic high school sports events, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, since 2016.
She produced the official music video in 2015, the year the last Rugby World Cup took place. The video features Japan scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka as the main vocalist in addition to others players and coaches from various levels, such as kids, seniors and wheelchair rugby players. The video has been viewed more than 135,000 times on YouTube.
"A lot of people sing a phrase of the song and relay (it) to others. By using that style, I wanted as many rugby fans as possible to memorize and sing the song," Watase said about the video. "You see them passing a ball around to others. That helps create the symbolic image of the bonds of rugby lovers."
Watase never imagined she would become this deeply involved in rugby when she graduated from Musashino Academia Musicae in 1998.
Following her graduation, Watase briefly worked at an NEC Corporation-affiliated company while playing music and had chances to watch the NEC Green Rockets play.
"At first, the game was shocking as I heard the sound of people colliding all around the pitch. I didn't understand how they moved forward when they are only allowed to pass backward," Watase recalled. "I often had chances to go drinking with active or retired rugby players after games and they all told me about rugby with passion. They talked about heart-warming episodes, typical stories in rugby and so on. I gradually understood the spirit of rugby and liked the sport before I grasped the rules well."
As she fell in love with rugby, Watase met then-NEC assistant coach Shuichi Akihiro, who also worked for the Japan national team under John Kirwan from 2007 to 2011. Akihiro offered Watase the chance to write a cheer song.
"According to Akihiro, Japan always sang Kyu Sakamoto's 'Sukiyaki' as its cheer song. But Coach Kirwan wanted an original one, something of their own," Watase said. "I wanted to convey that rugby is a team sport and the players are together. I also wanted to give it a message that you achieve something if you don't give up. Dreams come true if you don't quit.
"I made this song for fans and the players to sing together and feel unified," added Watase, who has seen her vision gradually come to fruition.
The Japan national high school team defeated Under-19 Ireland 40-24 at Donnybrook Stadium in Dublin on March 28, 2018. The players sang "Daenzakura" on the field after the victory.
"I was very happy to watch that video and heard the players and coaches had made it their goal to sing the song when beating the Irish," Watase said. "More and more rugby clubs sing my song now."
"Daenzakura" is made up of two words — daen (oval) describes the shape of a rugby ball and sakura (cherry blossom) is, of course, the symbolic flower of Japan.
"You never know where the oval ball rolls," Watase said. "Rugby people say it is unpredictable, but it makes rugby more interesting. I feel the same can be said about life. My inspiration to make the song started there."
Watase was born in Haramachi, Fukushima Prefecture, in 1975. Her hometown was combined with two other towns to form Minamisoma in January of 2006. Her father, Issei, was the last mayor of Haramachi and the first of Minamisoma. He served until January of 2010.
For Watase, March 11, 2011, is unforgettable for two reasons. The first is that her hometown was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the ensuing tsunami. The other reason is that it was also the day she was going to have a wedding ceremony in Tokyo.
The wedding was postponed for a year and since then touring the damaged towns in Tohoku area became one of her activities as a singer. She has appeared in many charity concerts in the region. Some were organized by her father, who passed away in April.
Now, Watase is looking forward to seeing Rugby World Cup action in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, another city that incurred serious damage from the natural disasters.
"There were mixed feelings while campaigning to bring World Cup matches to Kamaishi. Some said it's not the right time for such an event and others supported the movement," Watase said. "I understand both sides, but I hope it can work as a way to initiate recovery from the earthquake and also encourage other damaged areas. I want Kamaishi to succeed and become one of the good examples of the Tohoku recovery."
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Once you have identified potential suppliers, don't hesitate to negotiate pricing, lead times, and specific requirements. Engaging in open and transparent communication with suppliers allows you to understand their flexibility and willingness to accommodate your needs. Building a strong relationship based on trust and transparency is vital for a long-term partnership with a mattress material supplier.
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In summary, finding high-quality mattress material suppliers requires thorough market research, checking for certifications and compliance with industry standards, requesting samples, attending trade shows, and establishing strong relationships through negotiations. By following these insider tips, you can ensure that the materials you source for your mattresses meet the highest quality standards, leading to customer satisfaction and business success. Remember, investing time and effort in finding the right suppliers is a crucial step in providing customers with a superior sleep experience.
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Working on a Cruise Ship
It’s hard to imagine a more ideal job than attending to the needs of happy, smiling passengers aboard a luxury cruise ship. The sun is shining, the water is blue, and you are working on a cruise ship: a cold drink in one hand and a paycheck in the other. Yes, working on a cruise ship, big or small, has its perks. But opportunities don’t come without research and planning on your part.
Even with the thousands of new jobs added each year and the rapid expansion of the industry, you’ll have to work hard to get a job – there’s plenty of competition. Large cruise lines receive up to 700 resumes and applications a week, so job seekers should be prepared to be persistent and patient while remaining positive. That’s a tall order, especially in addition to the pressures of finding a job, but although cruise ship jobs are demanding (and it’s easy to see why) they are also accessible.
In order to help your chances, it’s important to have a good application strategy and to have the proper contact information to make your job search more effective and efficient.
Also, having an understanding of the cruise ship industry, the jobs that are available and the types of things cruise ship employers look for in hiring new employees will increase your chances of finding a job. All of these resources in addition to numerous more can be found in this section and through our content partner, www.CruiseJobFinder.com. The most useful information is in their Members Section. They charge a small fee for accessing it (only $3.95 for 5 days), but it is a small and worthwhile investment for anyone seriously considering a job in the cruise line industry. The list of jobs found in the Members Section continually expands and should be considered an invaluable resource for applicants.
On the following pages, you will find out about the many different types of cruise jobs that are available for both entry-level and experienced interviewees. The following is a list of some of the positions we discuss at length on the following pages.
You will find information working the following types of job on cruise ships:
- Casino Staff
- Disc Jockey
- Entertainment Department
- Dive Instructors
- Excursion Staff
- Fitness Instructors
- Medical Staff
- Cabin Stewards
In addition to profiling the jobs listed above there are a wide array of job search tips and industry facts in this section. | <urn:uuid:018004c6-5e1b-48b1-ba8c-a7b48db2f292> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.jobmonkey.com/cruise/setting_sail/ | 2024-04-20T16:07:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.942096 | 509 |
My video work “all the sadness to be / Toda la tristeza por ser” with Alex Mars and Anna Grabowska is celebrating its world premiere in Puebla, Mexico at 1st Edition of
dark arts meet
29 & 30 March 2024
Opening 29 March at 19:00 h
3 sur#508, Centro Historico, La Casona de los Santos, Puebla, Mexico
obsceno is an international meeting of graphic, plastic, visual arts, poetry, art in movement and music. Which seeks to give space and make counter cultural expressions visible that take place from the viscera of the contemporary city.
We know that we contain a universe of emotions, and that, within this eclipse of sensations coexist those that are condemned as shameful, indecent, impure, unspeakable, those that shake our innermost being, which weigh, worry, which are exposed as negative due to to a series of inherited irrational beliefs, cultural thoughts rooted and a manipulated context, but that, even if we try to ignore it, live inherently in us and are part of the spectrum of the human experience. | <urn:uuid:ac999bbb-ce6e-418d-aaa4-2064665539b6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.johannesgerard-visualart.com/2024/03/obsceno-1st-edition-world-premiere.html | 2024-04-20T17:09:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.931209 | 236 |
In the realm of fine jewelry, diamonds hold a timeless allure, especially when it comes to engagement rings. However, navigating the process of purchasing diamonds can often be daunting and overwhelming. From understanding the intricacies of diamond grading to choosing the perfect setting for an engagement ring, there’s much to consider. Fortunately, a Smarter way to buy diamonds can simplify this journey, offering clarity and confidence to those seeking the perfect symbol of love.
Understanding the Smarter Way to Buy Diamonds
In the past, purchasing diamonds often involved visiting multiple brick-and-mortar stores, relying solely on the expertise of salespersons. However, with the advent of technology and the rise of online diamond retailers, consumers now have access to a wealth of information and options at their fingertips.
One of the fundamental aspects of a smarter diamond buying process involves educating oneself about the 4Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. Understanding how these factors contribute to a diamond’s overall appearance and value empowers buyers to make informed decisions.
Online platforms and retailers now offer comprehensive guides and educational resources to assist buyers in navigating the complexities of diamond selection. From interactive tutorials to detailed explanations of diamond certifications, these resources enable consumers to confidently evaluate and compare diamonds from the comfort of their own homes.
Incorporating Testimonials into the Decision-Making Process
In addition to educational resources, testimonials from previous customers play a crucial role in guiding diamond purchases. Reading about others’ experiences with specific retailers or diamond characteristics provides valuable insights into the quality of both the product and the service provided.
Many reputable online diamond retailers feature customer reviews and testimonials prominently on their websites. These firsthand accounts offer perspectives on various aspects of the purchasing process, from the quality of the diamond itself to the efficiency of shipping and customer support.
By considering a diverse range of more testimonials, prospective buyers can gain a holistic understanding of a retailer’s reputation and the quality of its offerings. Furthermore, engaging with online communities and forums dedicated to jewelry and diamonds allows individuals to seek advice and recommendations from fellow enthusiasts and experts.
The Art of Crafting Engagement Rings
Once the perfect diamond has been selected, the next step in the journey involves how engagement rings are made. From classic solitaire settings to elaborate halo designs, engagement ring styles vary widely, allowing couples to choose a ring that reflects their unique tastes and preferences.
The process of creating an engagement ring typically begins with selecting a setting that complements the chosen diamond. Whether opting for platinum, gold, or another precious metal, the setting serves as the foundation upon which the diamond will be showcased.
Skilled artisans and jewelers then meticulously craft the ring, ensuring that every detail is executed with precision and care. From intricate filigree work to seamless prong settings, the craftsmanship involved in creating an engagement ring is a testament to the artistry and dedication of the individuals involved.
Incorporating personalized touches such as engraving or incorporating accent gemstones further enhances the significance and beauty of the ring, transforming it into a cherished heirloom to be treasured for generations to come.
In conclusion, navigating the process of purchasing diamonds and crafting engagement rings has never been more accessible or empowering. By leveraging educational resources, considering testimonials, and embracing the artistry of jewelry craftsmanship, individuals can embark on this journey with confidence and clarity. Whether celebrating a milestone moment or expressing profound love and commitment, the journey to finding the perfect diamond and engagement ring is a testament to the enduring power of love and beauty. | <urn:uuid:4f998c47-4138-4ed1-a088-a991b1c49b09> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.joinarticles.com/a-smarter-way-to-buy-diamonds-understanding-the-process-and-crafting-engagement-rings/ | 2024-04-20T16:29:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.90528 | 732 |
Joe & Anna
Edgars & Anete
Baiba & Aleksandrs
David & Ieva
Raimonds & Marta
David & Katerina
Originally, Latvia gained its independence in 1918, only to lose it again to communist forces after World War II. During the time of what they refer to as The Occupation, the people of this land were oppressed in every way, including their freedom to worship and celebrate their belief in God. Just before The Occupation and during it, Latvia lost over 500,000 people to death, imprisonment, and forced relocation to Siberia. Since their renewed independence in 1991, Latvians have had the opportunity to begin rebuilding a country based on freedom.
Primarily, because of over three centuries of Swedish rule in Latvia, the Lutheran church is the largest denomination in Latvia with almost 25% of the population claiming adherence. That claim, however, is largely cultural and more a matter of family heritage rather than a living faith. In fact, while over half of the population would say they belong to a Christian church, it is estimated that less than 5% know Christ. It is a spiritually oriented culture, but beliefs in God are pluralistic in nature, including even ancient superstition and witchcraft.
Because of the spiritual orientation, there is openness to the Gospel without having to overcome an atheistic perspective. Instead, much of the time the challenge is for young people to zero in on Christ as "the way, the truth, and the life.” Another significant barrier to the Gospel is the reserved nature of the culture; relationships require creation of a common space, a neutral ground with like interests or activities, and take a long time to build. Trusting relationships do not come easily.
Churches recognize the need for training and creation of environments where they can build relationships with un-churched youth. It is exciting to be in a place of so much opportunity to train leaders to share the Gospel and reach out with young people. There is no shortage of churches desiring help! Since 2003, JVLV (Josiah Venture’s partnering organization in Latvia) has been working to form an interdenominational organization dedicated to the task of youth leadership training throughout Latvia—helping make disciples who make disciples. We have missionaries developing model ministries in churches, involved in coaching and mentoring relationships with youth leaders, launching reproducible contacting ministries for churches, and involved in small group and one-on-one discipleship relationships. In addition to helping launch the Baltic Pastoral Institute in 2007, JVLV is working within the Riga International Bible Institute teaching Foundations of Youth Ministry.
Please pray for Latvia—for more workers to partner with eager churches. Pray that young people in Latvia would know the true God and then be bold in sharing Christ’s love with others so that Christ’s Kingdom can grow in Latvia. | <urn:uuid:0153c140-d686-42a1-a666-0b8bea5cf0bc> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.josiahventure.com/people-and-places/latvia | 2024-04-20T17:04:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.952754 | 590 |
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