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Take the guesswork out of gift giving this year with this amazing collection of 25 Under $25 Amazon Kitchen Gadgets! I’ve got stuff for EVERYONE on this list – whether they’re a foodie or not! Items range from $5 to $25 with lots in between. Every single item here has excellent reviews and my personal recommendation. Check it out!
Gift giving can be stressful this time of year. Trying to find that “perfect” gift while sticking to a budget can be frustrating. Now, I realize not everyone in your life is a “foodie”, a cook, or a baker. BUT, hear me out. These items are good for almost everyone. And I really mean that. Common sense kitchen gadgets that make life easier and a little more fun.
This kitchen gift guide is great for friends, moms, sisters, dads, brothers, uncles, and more! I sure hope this list is helpful to you this holiday season. Please, tell me which kitchen gadget you couldn’t live without in the comments below – I’m sure I’m missing lots!
A good cookie sheet is something everyone should have in their kitchen. This commercial grade cookie sheet has a LIFETIME warranty and is made in the USA. It’s the cookie sheet you’ll want to use when you make my Lemon Cookies (also known as Lemon Whippersnaps) or these Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies.
As you can probably imagine, I have bought and used a lot of 9 x 13 bake pans in my lifetime. I use them for everything from lasagna to mac and cheese to cake. I have yet to come across a more durable pan than this one. In fact, this particular product was my first introduction to the USA brand and I’m now hooked.
I don’t know about you, but I use tongs multiple times a week. They’re my go-to for salads, flipping pieces of bacon, grilling, basically – all the things. I love this set because it comes in three different sizes which, surprise!, I actually love and totally didn’t know I needed. You guys will for sure find your favorite color because these handy tongs come in FOURTEEN different colors and because they’re so inexpensive, I’m feeling like you could just have a rainbow of tongs in your kitchen should you so desire.
These tongs are safe up to 480°F and are 100% BPA-Free – so get cooking!
Oh man! You guys, I have told you about this dusting wand probably a dozen times before and I’ll keep telling y’all until you believe me enough to get one. I love mine THAT.MUCH. This little tool is what you need for that light dusting of powdered sugar on top of a chocolate cake or the light dusting of cinnamon on top of It makes evenly flouring cutting boards and baking pans a breeze. Better yet, you pop it in your dishwasher and it’s good as new. I think this tool is a must have for every baker!
These gadgets aren’t listed in any particular order but if I had to pick my favorite out of all them, this Chopper would undoubtedly be it. It looks very unassuming to be sure. I bought my brother one about 4 months ago and he raves about it every time I see him. It’s perfect for all ground meats: think pasta sauce, sausage gravy, lasagna, etc. It both chops and stirs and breaks down the meat SO fast, you won’t believe it. Give this one to everyone on your Christmas list this year!
6 Colors. Amazing reviews on these cutting boards and there is good reason. Super high quality, very durable and safe! They stay in place and don’t slide around when chopping. Dishwasher safe and BPA free.
If you’re not zesting, you’re doing it wrong. DO NOT LOSE THE COVER. This thing is sharp. Which is, of course, why it makes it perfect for zesting. I use fruit zest A LOT in my recipes so you have probably seen this essential kitchen tool listed on my site somewhere before, most likely in this Lemon Blueberry Scones recipe or maybe this Strawberry Shortcake Roulade
I use it for zesting but also for grating Parmesan and other hard cheeses which comes in handy when we’re having Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce for dinner. I use it nearly every day for one thing or the other and it’s dishwasher safe so I love that clean up is so easy. Great stocking stuffer!
They’re cute! They’re fun! They’re totally NECESSARY! Safe on all surfaces, no scratching, and they won’t melt. LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! (Lifetime guarantee on this one!)
I have two sets of these. I’m not even kidding. I use them in places of bowls. They are great for measuring liquids, obviously, but also are perfect for batters too. I love the handles because when I’m stirring, it doesn’t slide anywhere like a bowl can. This set comes with 4 cups, the largest being 8 cups – it’s awesome! Safe for the microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. They stack together nicely too!
This is one of my more recent purchases. I got it a few months ago on a whim because I had never seen a 3/4 cup measuring cup before. They nest SO nicely so I can store them in my drawer and they are made of stainless steel so super sturdy.
If you want to spend an extra $5, you can get the matching measuring spoons too: FIND IT HERE.
Five star reviews on this set! Comes in 3 colors and of course, the teal one is my favorite. These spatulas are great because they are SOLID. You know what I’m talking about. Often times, there is a wood handle that is inserted into a silicone head. Eventually that part falls out or gets loose. That’s not good.
These spatulas are dishwasher safe, BPA free, and are safe to use on all surfaces. Buy THREE!
I bought this scale when I was writing my cookbook. It now comes in SEVEN different colors. I would, obviously, get the teal 🙂 I never realized how useful it was going to be until I had it in my kitchen. I used it all the time when I was doing the Whole30 and continue to find myself using it frequently when baking. It’s small so I’m able to slide it into a small space and pull it out when I need it. Love this one!
Over the years I have bought many apple corer/slicers that have gone by the way side in favor of this simple apple corer. It’s stainless steel, easy to use, and the handle is super comfortable. I originally bought this when I realized I needed something different than my corer/slicer for pears and other fruit and also for those occasions I didn’t want my apples cut into slices. Say, like when I’m making apple pie filling, or Caramel Apple Empanadas. You’re going to use this one, a lot!
Ever want to get those cupcake pans filled without a mess? Or make pancakes that are the same size? This is what you need! Anytime I’m making The BEST Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes, which is a couple times a week, this batter dispenser is my tool of choice. Making Cherry Almond Cupcakes? You need this!
The best way to keep your counter clean is with this pot clip! I was forever placing saucing spoons on my white quartz counters – ugh! Not good at ALL! This little tool is super handy and a total countertop saver. It holds all size kitchen tools and is heat resistant. Made of silicone and stainless steel, this handy tool is dishwasher safe. Definitely perfect for anyone who cooks!
You are probably looking at this right now and thinking, what in the world?? Yep, it’s a Can Colander folks and trust me, you WANT this. Great for all canned foods: tuna, fruit, beans, etc. It slips over the top of the can and all you have to do is flip it over and let the colander do the work for you. It’s small enough to fit in a drawer and is dishwasher safe, so winning. This little guy is a real time save when it comes to can-intensive recipes like this Three Bean Wild Rice Salad.
Also? It comes in at UNDER $7. Yep.
This collapsible colander is made to go over your sink but it can be used anywhere. It’s a super space saver and is dishwasher safe. Great for pastas, fresh veggies and more! Comes in 4 colors.
Everyone needs a good peeler in their kitchen. Dull peelers can cause you to apply more pressure which leads to slippage and ultimately, pain. I know this for a fact. 5 star reviews and it’s less than $8 folks.
Storage should be functional. I love these canisters because they are clear so you can see what’s inside and each canister comes with a spoon that is great for scooping out sugar, flour, spices, beans, and rice. Great for someone who likes to be organized – and also for someone who isn’t 😉 This is a 4 piece canister set that features airtight lids so you can store anything and everything in here.
I use my pizza wheel for pie dough, cookie dough, pancakes, and of course, pizza. Cutting has never been easier and this pizza wheel looks cute while it works. Comes in 3 colors and is super comfortable to hold and use. Dishwasher safe!
Cocktail anyone? Having an in home cocktail bar set is essential for entertaining. This all-in-one cocktail bartender set comes with a Bottle Opener, Cocktail Shaker, Corkscrew, Ice Tongs, Measuring Jigger, Strainer, 3 Liquor Pourers, and the stand. Makes a great hostess gift!
This strainer is one of my favorite kitchen tools because it’s so versatile. Comes in 2 colors and makes straining painless and quick. It fits on nearly any pot, pan or bowl and is super compact so storing is a breeze.It’s also dishwasher safe and BPA free.
I use this water bottle almost every day. It’s a great way to infuse water with flavor – think lemons, limes, oranges, berries, mint – you name it! Both leak proof AND shatter proof which is super important to people with a bad case of the dropsies, like myself 🙂
This cutie comes in 8 colors and makes paninis, waffles, pizzas, hash browns and more. It even comes with a little recipe book that will get you thinking of all sorts of ideas.
So you’re thinking, but Trish, I have a big family! This mini maker is too small for us! You might be wrong. I use this little guy for all sorts of things but most often for a hot breakfast for the boys before they head off to school or for a quick after school snack. I also use it to make my lunch when I’m at home by myself.
Because it’s so small, it cooks in just a few minutes so it can really pump out quite a bit in a short amount of time. Tell me what your favorite color is!
This cute knife sharpener not only looks sharp (sorry! COULD NOT RESIST), it does it’s job, and it does it well. This unbelievably priced knife sharpener comes in three colors and has over 9,000 stellar reviews. As someone who uses their knives a lot, I know that a dull knife is a dangerous knife. I have the scars to prove it. A great stocking stuffer for the foodie in your life!
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Wonderful "Bits and Baubles" we have collected over time.
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The Higher Polytechnic School of Mondragon Unibertsitatea is responsible for administration of the Degree in Industrial Organization Engineering that is taught in Arrasate-Mondragón.
You can study the Degree in Industrial Organisation Engineering in Arrasate-Mondragón where our installations are distributed between 3 buildings that are very close to one another. At the Iturripe centre, as well as the installations necessary for your training (classrooms, library, laboratories, workshops…) you will find the sports facilities, cafe and several multi-purpose rooms. In addition, very nearby, we have the Uribarri Centre and the Garaia Centre, located in the Innovation Area with the same name, which is equipped with cutting-edge laboratories in which you will do some of your work placements.
The best equipped laboratories and workshops
At the Higher Polytechnic School, the degree in Industrial Organisation Engineering has laboratories, spaces and classrooms that are specially prepared and equipped with all the necessary technological equipment so that you can carry out your projects and practical training, implementing what you have learned in class.
Throughout the Industrial Organisation Engineering Degree, you will have access to the material and equipment on the campus to carry out practical work in subjects such as physics, chemistry, fluids, electricity and technology.
These are some of the laboratories and research equipment you will be able to use:
It allows you to perform simulations of the supply chain, production management and data processing so you can extract relevant information.
MATERIAL BEHAVIOUR AND PROPERTIES
With modern equipment for analysing materials and their influence on components.
It has the equipment required to do practical work, demonstrate and simulate production processes, and manage the value chain.
So that you can learn to use CNC-CAM-CAE Computer Aided Manufacturing tools.
PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
To carry out design, assembly, servicing and maintenance activities for pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
Live University life
At the University of Mondragon in general, and on the different campuses of the Higher Polytechnic School, life is lived among the latest sports, culture and entertainment facilities. The university is also very involved with the community and students organise a growing number of activities aimed at society as a whole: trade fairs, magazine, contests, Literature Week, etc.
We also organise PBL Day every year, a day when all the projects developed during the academic year are exhibited and the best one wins a prize of €1000. And you will be able to take part in the NiZuGu Mugituz conference at which we find ways to train you in sustainable development, equality and values.
All these activities also form an integral part of the educational programme and their purpose is to improve quality of life for our students. At Mondragon Unibertsitatea you also learn how to live.
- Virtual Secretary's Office: So that you can do all your paperwork online.
- Library: Books, magazines, videos, study rooms.
- Sports Services: Gym, excursions, courses and competitions.
- Canteen: Breakfast, snacks, sandwiches, lunch menu.
- KoNet: View your grades and much more on your mobile Systems Laboratory.
- Campus Virtual: e-learning platform for support during the academic year.
- Services for disabled students: Support staff, adaptation of studies.
- Learning support: guidance, photocopying, computers, ...
Special Educational Needs
Students with any kind of disability who have special educational needs arising from their disability, will have the support of a assessment panel that will evaluate the need for any possible curricular changes, timetable adjustments or alternative studies. This panel is composed of:
- The doctor of the institution
- The technical officer responsible for the prevention of occupational risks
- The director responsible for the prevention of occupational hazards and environment
- The degree coordinator
- A PAS Academic Services technical officer
PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE SERVICE
It is a service that provides psychological care, with a preventive nature and whose purpose is to ensure the bio-psycho-social well-being of the students.
It is aimed at all MGEP students and is attended by personnel certified in psychology and psychotherapy.
It offers individual psychological care (5+5 sessions) and workshops and experiences aimed at healthy development.
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SMALL BUSINESS TIPS
How Will Your Real-Estate Sale Be Taxed?
When you sell real estate property other than your primary residence, the tax implications of that sale depend on whether it qualifies as dealer or investor property. Each of these classifications is taxed differently and carries its own benefits and drawbacks.
Dealer Property: Property you hold for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business is considered Dealer Property. House flipping is a common example of dealer property because you purchase the property with the intention of fixing it up and selling it for a profit.
Profits on dealer sales are taxed at your ordinary income rate which can be as high as 37 percent and are also subject to the self-employment tax of 15.3 percent. Dealer sales cannot be used in 1031 exchanges to defer taxes by reinvesting in another property.
One advantage of dealer sales is that any losses on a property are considered ordinary business losses which can be fully deducted in the year of the sale as opposed to capital losses on investment property which are limited to $3,000 per year.
Investor Property: Property that is held to produce income or long-term appreciation is considered Investor Property. Rental properties are the most common type of investor properties.
Profits on investor sales are taxed at capital gains rates which are capped at 20 percent if you own the property for more than one year. Investor property sales are also not subject to the 15.3 percent self-employment tax.
The cost of investor properties can also be depreciated over the useful life of the property, although the depreciated cost will need to be recaptured at the time of the sale. Investor properties qualify for 1031 exchanges which allow you to reinvest the profits from the property into a similar property and defer the taxes on the sale until you sell the new property. One disadvantage of investor property sales is that the deduction for capital losses is capped at $3,000 per year unless you have capital gains from another sale to offset the losses.
Generally speaking, if you sell a property at a gain you will receive favorable tax treatment if the property is classified as investor property and if you sell a property at a loss you will receive favorable tax treatment if it is classified as dealer property.
Classifying Your Property Sale
Identifying the correct property classification is not as simple as determining which will give you better tax treatment. In classifying your property sale the IRS will look at multiple attributes of the individual sale and your overall situation:
Intent: One key area the IRS will look at when classifying your property sale is your original intent in purchasing the property. If you purchase a property with the intent of fixing it up and reselling for a profit, then that property is considered dealer property. If you buy a property with the intention of fixing it up to operate as a rental property it will be considered investment property. Even if you sell the property before collecting any rent you can classify it as an investment property if you can demonstrate that your original intent was for it to be a rental property. Documenting your intent at the point of purchase is critical to defend your position before the IRS.
Holding period: Generally speaking, the less time you own a property before selling it the greater the chance the IRS will classify the property as a dealer property.
Frequency of property sales: If you are regularly buying and selling properties you are likely to be classified as a dealer.
“Making a Living:” If a significant portion of your income is made through buying and selling properties you are more likely to be classified as a dealer.
These attributes are examples of what the IRS looks at to classify your property sale but not a definitive list. There is no standard formula to follow and you need to evaluate the characteristics of each property sale on its own. Understanding the distinction between a dealer and investor property can help you avoid surprises in tax season. Proper planning and record-keeping can also ensure that you receive the best tax treatment available to you when you sell your property.
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Edgewater is a luxury waterfront condo in beautiful Downtown Manistee! This second level end unit features 1,278 sf, 2 bedrooms and 2 full bath, in-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances, south facing balcony, and it has all the luxurious finishes and fixtures. The modern open floor plan takes advantage of the great views of the Manistee River Channel! Edgewater is conveniently located in Downtown Manistee within walking distance to restaurants, bars, coffee shops and shopping. Excellent for your vacation retreat or to live in year round. Association allows vacation rentals so this could also be a good investment property. | <urn:uuid:155ec270-4a42-49f8-a075-e2b4d176a1b3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.moranpropertiesmi.com/Property/20161114164755844333000000 | 2024-04-20T17:15:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.923692 | 220 |
Compact and stylish, the Bilberry Nore Eco Stove looks stunning in any living Room and offers a nominal output of 5kW. Named after the River Nore the stove gets its name from The Three Sisters Rivers namely Nore, Barrow and Suir.
It features Primary air control for under grate air along with efficiency 78.8% on solid fuel & 82.5% on wood.
More features include:
Combined Secondary window wash & Tertiary control
Steel Frame with Cast Iron Door
Large viewing glass
Top and rear flue exit
Flue outlet size 125mm
External Air Capability (Spigot Included)
Ecodesign is the European-wide programme to lower emissions to improve air quality from a range of appliances that use energy including stoves and will come into force 1st January 2022. It will apply to both wood burning and solid fuel stoves.
Multi Fuel Stove
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GM Plant Closing For Three Weeks Because Of Chevy Bolt Recall
The Chevy Bolt recall seems to be getting worse before it gets better for General Motors. Few recalls are easy, but this one seems to be particularly problematic for the automaker. Though, that comes as no surprise considering that Chevy Bolts were spontaneously combusting.
Chevy Bolt Recall causing plant to shut down for three weeks
In a new report from Automotive News, General Motors has announced that its plant in Orion Township, Michigan, will shut down for three weeks in November 2021. The reason for the extended downtime is that the manufacturer needs more time to work on the Chevy Bolt recall, which saw all models called in for repairs.
Because General Motors is prioritizing battery module replacements for existing customers, there has been a shortage of battery parts for new vehicle production. Hence the factory shutdown. General Motors informed employees that the Orion plant would be closed between November 15th and December 3rd. Production is scheduled to resume on December 6th.
The plant is currently running limited production this week and the following week to streamline LG battery output and support customers and dealers for recall-related issues.
Why was the Chevy Bolt recalled?
General Motors recalled the Chevy Bolt after at least 13 owners experienced spontaneous fires that engulfed their vehicles in flames. In some cases, Chevy Bolt fires caused damage to surrounding cars and other property.
The automaker was so concerned that it began to advise Chevy Bolt owners not to park their cars indoors or near other vehicles in case their cars combusted.
Eventually, it was discovered that the random fires were due to faulty battery module construction. A defect in the batteries caused a short and resulted in the modules becoming increasingly hot before ultimately igniting.
Angry Bolt owners wanted General Motors to buy back their vehicles, but the automaker recalled every Chevy Bolt ever made instead. Each vehicle that is recalled will have its battery models completely replaced free of charge. This instance is not the first time the Chevy Bolt assembly plant had to be closed to address the recall. The Orion Assembly Plant shutdown for two weeks at the end of August going into October so that the automaker could deal with recall repairs.
LG Chemicals pays the bill for the recall
It is estimated that the Chevy Bolt recall will cost General Motors $2 billion, assuming no lawsuits are filed. Since it was determined that the issue was directly because of faulty battery modules, General Motors pointed the figure squarely at LG Chemicals, the supplier of Chevy Bolt EV batteries.
After meeting with the supplier, LG agreed that it would pay virtually all of the costs General Motors would incur to fix all the affected vehicles.
However, we speculate that a class-action lawsuit may be in the future for General Motors over this recall. If so, it is unclear if the automaker’s agreement with LG will cover any litigation from the group of angry customers.
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Maris Stella High School school gym which is about 250sqm. While the equipment are still functional, the gym mats it is on is falling apart in many places with tears and missing pieces. The gym mat used previously was 8mm, flat edge mats, hence it has to be glued down to the ground if not it will have a tendency to flip up.
As the total quantum of the project is expectedly large, it was awarded to us via a tender process.
This project included a few steps
- Moving equipment away into spare room or corridor. As the gym to the corridor has a ledge, we used rubber slopes to ensure that the equipment is not damaged by sudden jerks or impact. After the project, we left the slopes behind as the teachers shared that the slopes would be helpful for them.
- Removal of old gym mats. As the mats are glued down, we had to scrap the mats away using solvents and various tools.
- Levelling the ground by removal of glue scraps and rubber bits and filling up cracks and holes in the ground
- Laying and cutting to edge new rubber mats. We used 12mm interlocking gym rubber mats
- Moving of equipment back into the room and into new positions as indicated by the teachers
- Disposal of old rubber mats as well as other equipment which the school no longer wanted.
12mm interlocking rubber mats are used because:
- It does not need to be glued down as 12mm along with interlocking is thick enough to provide enough friction so it will not be flipped up during body weight or vigorous movements
- It can be easily replaced in the event any piece is damaged due to wear and tear, or misuse by users
- We keep ready stock of the exact same design and have no plans to discontinue or change the product. Other vendors might be able to supply for this project but unable to provide replacements 5 years later.
- This product is used with good reviews in many schools in Singapore in recent years such as St Andrews Secondary School, Eunoia Junior College and Yuying Secondary School.
Here are some photographs from the project.
Old Gym Mats
Recee Trip to figure out how to remove the mats
Removal Process of the Mats
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Corey Lewandowski is disliked. He’s disliked both among former President Donald Trump’s top advisers and throughout the broader political community. Last week, he was removed from his position as head of a pro-Trump super PAC. And anyone who has followed Lewandowski’s career would be right to wonder how did a person so backstabbing, conniving and self-serving cling to power before this final downfall? But here’s the thing: he’ll be back.
I don’t know what role he’ll be in, or how he’ll manage it, but Lewandowski will make a return to Trump’s political circle. Obviously, this has nothing to do with Lewandowski’s qualifications (mediocre) or behavior (despicable). But given who sits at the head of this syndicate, I’m sure that Lewandowski’s sins will ultimately prove forgivable. The real question is, when?
That said, the latest allegations against him are definitely the most serious yet. Last Wednesday, Politico reported that Lewandowski had allegedly made “unwanted sexual advances” toward Trashelle Odom, the wife of a Trump donor, during a charity event in Las Vegas. Odom "alleges that Lewandowski repeatedly touched her, including on her leg and buttocks, and spoke to her in sexually graphic terms," Politico reported, adding that Lewandowski "stalked" her throughout the evening.
David Chesnoff, a Las Vegas attorney representing Lewandowski, issued a statement in response to NBC News’ requests that said “accusations and rumors appear to be morphing by the minute and we will not dignify them with a further response.”
After Politico’s article was published, Odom filed a report with the Boise Police Department against Lewandowski. Odom’s attorney also told Politico that at one point in the night Lewandowski “threw his drink at Mrs. Odom, and it landed all over her shoe and the bottom of her dress,” and “called her stupid.” One attendee who Odom spoke with after the incident told Politico that she “felt intimidated by Lewandowski’s claims that he has control over the former president’s orbit and can determine the fate of those around Trump.”
This isn’t the first time we were sure that we’d seen the last of Corey
It’s true that Lewandowski has always managed to maintain close ties to the former president, much to the chagrin of other members of Trumpworld. Even before these allegations, Lewandowski’s enemies were lobbying Trump to have him exiled, according to the Daily Beast. His firing from Make America Great Again Action on Wednesday must have been music to many ears. His time as an informal adviser to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem also ended abruptly Friday.
Daily Beast columnist Matt Lewis has a superb rundown of the lengthy list of Lewandowski’s distinctly heinous behavior. Lewis argues that because Lewandowski messed with the money this time, Trump finally had to cut him loose. But this isn’t the first time we were sure that we’d seen the last of Corey.
In 2016, he was fired from his role as campaign manager after allegedly grabbing a journalist so hard that she bruised and being caught on video assaulting a protester. But Trump (and presumably others) brushed aside the video evidence, claiming it was another person who manhandled the protester, and Lewandowski remained part of Trump’s inner circle.
As recently as 2019, Trump was calling for him to run for Senate in New Hampshire. Ahead of leaving office, Trump attempted to name Lewandowski to a position with the Defense Business Board, a Pentagon advisory committee, a move that was ultimately blocked.
You see, anyone can find their way back to Trumpworld’s inner circle, as long as they know not to bite the hand that feeds them. Rudy Giuliani’s work as Trump’s attorney has been so slapdash his client got impeached, and so lackluster the campaign reportedly refused to pay his invoices. And yet when Giuliani lost his law license in June, Trump was quick to issue a statement calling him a “great American Patriot” and the “Eliot Ness of his generation.”
The only real way to get banished is by telling the truth about the boss.
Or look at Steve Bannon. Trump’s campaign manager in the final stretch in 2016, and chief White House strategist at the beginning of the former president’s term, Bannon was out the door just eight months later. But that hasn’t kept him from continuing to rally the right wing on Trump’s behalf, up to and including at a meeting of former Trump political appointees last week.
The only real way to get banished is by telling the truth about the boss. See: Michael Cohen, Trump’s former personal attorney, whom Trump has shunned forever for cooperating with federal law enforcement’s various investigations. Former Attorney General William Barr is likewise persona non grata after confirming that there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 election.
The difference between Barr and Lewandowski is that Barr still has a constituency outside of Trump’s orbit. The Federalist Society isn’t about to excommunicate him from its ranks. Lewandowski may have finally burned enough bridges with the other members of Trump’s cohort that he’s lost his influence.
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By Peter Grayson
26 DECEMBER 2021
Due to good preparation Crux was ready to go on Boxing Day. The original plan was to leave the Marina at about 11:30. We decided there was no need to be at the start line too early. As other boats slowly made their way out of the Marina, Carlos was busy downstairs doing some last-minute navigation on the latest wind data and I went about setting up the sheets and getting the boat ready for sail.
Before we knew it, it was 11:45. We quickly cast off and made our way out to the start line, hoisted our storm sails and checked off with the start boat. Carlos finished checking the latest winds and before we knew it, it was 12:45.
We hoisted the mainsail, but as it went up, we discovered the blanking plug on the mast hadn’t been put in after the storm sails were up, and on hoisting, one of the slugs on the main had come out. Consequently, we had to drop the main, add the blanking plate and rehoist, ease but it chews a few minutes without realising. Carlos suggested getting the spinnaker up on deck. I went about setting the spinnaker up and Carlos said, “you might as well connect all the sheets up to the spinnaker”. I asked, “how long till the start?” to which he replied 2 minutes. I looked at him and said, “two minutes to our warning signal?” and he said, “no two minutes to the start!”. Time sure goes quickly.
We hit the start line with our spinnaker going up and before we knew it, we had started the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. As we made our way towards the Heads, we were quite shy with the spinnaker and only just holding it. I suggested to Carlos that we get rid of the spinnaker as I did not believe that we would be able to carry it and being two handed, if we decided to keep pushing on and then we needed to drop it, we would not have enough resources and time to be able to drop it without actually losing a lot of ground.
This decision turned out to be a wise choice as others started losing their spinnakers. We rounded our Mark and then made our way out to sea to our next mark. As we made our way out, it was clear that heading out to sea before tacking was the preferred tactic. At this point, Carlos decided to go down for a nap and I don’t blame him. Getting the boat to the start line is no easy task.
As I continued out to sea, I saw a helicopter approaching. I took the jacket I had half on, off and put it in the cockpit and basically focused on looking forward as most photographers prefer action shots and not waving at the camera. The helicopter did a complete loop around the boat quite close and quite low and the boat got a good whack of downdraft from the helicopter, but the result was a very good shot.
We got out to the point that most the boats were tacking. I could see going a little bit further was preferable before tacking. We tacked and started making our way down the coast. We continued doing shifts as we made our way down the coast, averaging about 3 hours on 3 hours off. I ended one of my shifts and went downstairs. I was only downstairs around two or three minutes, and suddenly I heard the number 3 flogging and the boat leaning over. I quickly popped my head upstairs to see what was going on. Carlos yelled back that we had over 30 as he was about to tack. We completed the tack and then quickly discussed what we’re going to do. Did we think the squall was short lived or going to hang around? I responded that we needed to get the three down immediately as it was flogging, and it was not going to survive. We discovered later when we had to flake the number three that it had a small tear in it, so we couldn’t actually use it anymore for the race.
About 20-30 minutes after this, we came across a full crewed boat crossing in front of us and we’re a little bit puzzled because it had no main and look like they had either their #4 or storm Jib up only and we thought that was a little bit of overkill. It wasn’t until the next few skeds that we discovered that there was a small, isolated squall and a lot of boats got hammered with a lot worse than we did.
During the night around about 3:00am, Carlos was yelling down to me for help, this was tiny little bit odd, because Carlos would normally just come down and wake me. He then continued to calmly tell me we had lost Mary, the auto pilot. I came up on deck and Carlos repeated that Mary was dead. There was a job to do and he couldn’t leave the helm anymore to do the job. So, he needed me to do it.
I did the job and then we discussed what we’re going to do with Mary. We knew that we needed an autopilot to be able to radio in Eden and continue racing. The conditions were still 20 knots from the South. The boat was bouncing around and both of us were suffering a little bit from seasickness. Neither of us wanted to attempt to even work or repair the autopilot, doing so would just lose parts.
On Christmas Eve, I had called Carlos asking him about a backup autopilot and I actually ended up going to Khaleesi and stealing hers and all the electronics and converters so that in the rare case that the primary autopilot died, we had a backup. Khaleesi’s autopilot was a self-contained system, but it had not been tested on Crux. I had actually updated the software and hadn’t even tested it at this point.
Carlos suggested that as long as we could physically mount the autopilot, then we could wait until the conditions improved to actually wire it in. With a small modification, this was doable and with that I went back to bed.
27 DECEMBER 2021
The wind was consistently from the South between 20 and 30 knots and we just continued to sail and make our way down the coast.
28 DECEMBER 2021
At some point during the 28th, conditions started to improve, the rain had gone away. There was a bit of sunlight, and both me and Carlos were starting to feel a little bit better. Carlos decided that he was going to start attempting to wire in the new autopilot, so while I was sailing, I was yelling the colours of the wires to him, how to wire it up and where we needed to mount the head unit. After about 20 minutes, Carlos came upstairs, opened up the rear locker and pulled out two wires. We cut the plug of the backup actuator; hard wired it; flicked the switch; pressed auto and the system came alive and was steering Crux. It was working and we were still in the race!
29 DECEMBER 2021
The 29th was another glorious day. We had some good wind and had some spinnakers up. Ultimately it was just a really pleasant day. As me and Carlos were upstairs talking, Carlos pointed as a flipper looking item past the boat. I looked at and instantly was like “this is a sun fish!”. Carlos was not convinced, but after seeing a few more in the following days, agreed that it was actually a sun fish.
Carlos decided that, given the 29th was such a good day, that he would make the night difficult and tiring. My shift ended and I went downstairs. Normally I sleep in all my gear, wet weather gear and PFD. This way when someone yells for help, you can jump up and be on deck in 5 seconds. The conditions were calm, the boat was warm inside, the bunks where dry so I thought I’d take the opportunity to sleep without all my gear so not to run hot, but with my PFD still on. I checked with Carlos to see if he was ok with me not having all my wet weather gear on and that if he needed me, to give me early warning so that I could completely get dressed. I could still get up on deck quickly if needed, but my gear would get wet if I did.
I struggled to get to sleep a little bit this night. I think not being 100% in my wet weather gear and 100% ready to go was itching at me. I could feel the boat was getting more and more powered up as time went by, and after about an hour of not sleeping I got up and got completely dressed as I could tell the wind had increased. I tried to get some sleep, but unfortunately although I was now ready, the boat was trucking along and powered up and even from my bunk I could feel the boat was on edge. After 20 or 30 minutes the spinnaker collapsed and reset. “That’s 1” I thought, then not long after that it did it again, “that’s 2”. I had learnt from a previous offshore skipper about the “3 kite rule”. When the kite collapses or is very unhappy 3 times, it’s time to get it down before you tear it or break something. I did not get to 3. At 2 I got up and went to check what was happening and see if we could run a little deeper. Carlos responded that we were already running deeper than we should have been and bearing off more would be starting to really track away from our run line.
I had a quick look at the direction we were going and our run line and suggested that we needed to drop our spinnaker and swap to something that would allow us to run parallel to our run line. We decided that it was going to be quicker to just drop the spinnaker, go bare head and hoist a jib top afterwards so that we were going in the right direction with the main. We discussed how we were going to drop the spinnaker, because we were running really shy and the spinnaker had a lot of power in it. We prepped the spinnaker, moved the pole forward and got ready to do the letterbox drop. Carlos and I where about to look at each other to check that we were both ready to do the drop, when suddenly the brace let go and jumped out of the winch. Decision made for us, dropping now! It was a very quick drop down the hatch and the jib top was up before we knew it.
I tried to get some more sleep, but it wasn’t long before Carlos woke me again to change to another sail as the wind angle meant we needed the #4 up now. Carlos gave me as much sleep as he could, before needing to swap, since I hadn’t got much in my off shift, what with the sail changes. Between sail changes you need to spend 20 minutes cooling off again and letting the excitement die, before trying to go down and sleep.
30 DECEMBER 2021
Seeing land is always a bit of a trick, you see it and think not long now. Tasmania isn’t that small and as the wind dies it gets bigger.
I came up on deck around 9am on the 30th for my next shift. The wind was soft, and Carlos told me that the wind, although it might pick up for a little while, was likely to die. There was a possibility that we were going straight into a hole towards the bottom of Tasmania that we couldn’t really avoid.
For the rest of the day there wasn’t much to report, except how stunning the view and conditions were. Eventually the wind started to die, and we parked down towards the bottom of Tasmania; as did everyone else in Storm Bay.
31 DECEMBER 2021 – 10 HOURS IN A HOLE
I woke around midnight to the sound of the sails slamming back and forth and came up on deck to start my shift. Carlos told me that the wind had completely died in the last half an hour. He had centred the main and basically set the boat pointing in the right direction as there was nothing much more that could be done. Carlos told me the hole was around for at least another 10 hours. Although this was bad news, it made one decision easy… that Genoa needed to come down! In 10 hours, it would have many holes in it from slamming into the spreaders.
Carlos had let me sleep longer on my off shift than normal; I expect he was trying to make the most of the wind before it completely died. Carlos went down to sleep and I could tell he was tired. It was now my shift and I was quite fresh, so I looked at the boat situation, what speed were doing over ground and started to think about ways of getting the boat to move faster and/or make things more pleasant.
First item was Genoa down as discussed, I then looked at the birdy at the top of the rig and the backstay flags for puffs of wind and where they were coming from. I also took my beanie off so that I could feel the puffs on my face and ears. The wind was at a reach, so I got some spare sheets, tied them to the end of the boom and took the other end to a forward fitting or bow bollard. Basically, I pinned the main at the correct angle to the puffs, rather than centred.
The autopilot was too noisy, after all, it was dead silent apart from the main slapping back and forth. It was also too active for 0.8knot boat speed. I could use the autopilot to hold the helm steady, but its adjustments were also too large. So, I set up a rope wrapped around the end of the tiller tied to either side, which held the tiller, but still allowed adjustment of the helm as needed to any angle and silently.
The main halyard where it enters the mast was squeaking and was soon quietened by throwing some water on it. I couldn’t go any faster, but I could make it more pleasant for all on board; moving around the boat slowly, so as not to make noise and not to rock her.
Carlos was below snoring! I have never heard him snore; he was tired and slept through the rig shaking from the main slapping back and forth in the sea chop.
If you have every raced with no wind for any length of time, it can be very maddening. Plenty of sailors lose their cool and I have heard stories of crew crying after days of no wind. By morning I was starting to get annoyed. During the night, every 20 minutes or so a puff of 5 knots would appear, it wouldn’t last long, so I would hoist the Genoa from the pit and catch what I could for 2-3 minutes. It would die and I would open the clutch, drop the Genoa, set it up in the pre-feeder and wait for next puff and do it all again.
The hole though, was an opportunity to enjoy where I was. To the right over the land the glow in the distance of Hobart. To my left there were two fishing boats. One was lit up as you would expect in the distance on the horizon. The other, however, was a small city. The amount of light it was putting out was phenomenal; the entire sky over that way was lit up more than Hobart.
Despite the glow, you could still see millions of stars you can’t see on land with ease. It is spectacular to sit and watch. It really is breath taking. Suddenly I heard something nearby. “What the hell was that noise?” It got a bit closer and the noise became clearer and it turned out to be dolphins taking breaths, swimming towards Crux.
I greeted them! Tasmania always has heaps of dolphins in large pods that greet you when you get to Tasmania and I look forward to this every time. I moved to the bow looking over them, talking to them, trying to keep their interest. I couldn’t actually see them because of how dark it was, but the water was slightly phosphorescent. I could see these glowing streams running around the boat as the dolphins played and raced around the boat. Other dolphins were moving more slowly around the bow. Their entire body slightly glowing and their noses, tails and fins brightly glowing.
There might have been no wind but spending 20 minutes on the bow of the boat talking to the dolphins as I watched their glowing shadows come and go and listening to them taking breaths, was a pretty unique experience. More dolphins came and went but eventually it was back to slam, slam, of the main while watching the stars and waiting for a puff.
As morning dawned there was just enough light for me to see puffs coming and clouds forming over the shore. The wind was coming from the West now and it looked like there was wind near land. I didn’t really want to go towards land, as there was likely to be no wind in a few hours, but there was nothing to my east. Eventually a puff came along and I turned the boat towards land. After a few puffs a constant 5 knots settled in. It felt like light speed; fingers crossed it would hang in.
Eventually Carlos appeared and we had breakfast and chatted. Any suggestions of sleep were dismissed – I told Carlos “I’m not sleeping till I get Crux around Tasman Island!”.
We eventually made Tasman Island; the land scape is beautiful – selfie time! I could see bigger boats catching us further out to sea. The sea looked like there was more wind further out, which wasn’t unexpected, but it isn’t easy to creep out to it with the little wind we had.
There was a little more wind as we came around Tasman Island, but we were now going straight into a 1-1.5m swell with the wind behind us at about 6-7 knots. It was torture to say the least. On every single wave the spinnaker collapsed and reset, and there wasn’t much we can do as there wasn’t enough wind to keep it filled; and to hot up would take us South!
Eventually, as we entered Storm Bay the wind built, and we made good time across the bay. I headed down to get a quick nap before entering the Derwent River.
I was on helm entering the Derwent River as the wind softened, but was just hanging in. As we continued up the river, the wind suddenly died, and the spinnaker collapsed. The spinnaker then started blowing over the rig. A quick look around showed a wind line to my starboard and in front of me. It changed direction from behind to in front of me. I quickly moved the pole and dragged the kite off the rig, and it started to fill as I bore away. The wind continued to build, and I worried that it would continue building and turning. I asked Carlos to get the Genoa up. We needed to get the spinnaker down.
Carlos suggested that we try to keep flying the spinnaker. I was a little concerned as we were powered up on the limit and I couldn’t follow our run line – we might pass the sandbar, but there wasn’t much in it. As we continued up the river, the wind thankfully shifted aft a bit and we then had some wiggle room.
The wind held in and we crossed the finished with a few boats following us. We quickly dropped sails and did the obligatory pass down the wharf where the crowds cheered and congratulated us. As we entered the marina, Danielle and Rachel (18 month old daughter) were waiting at the entrance, I could see that Rachel was a little confused and not really responding to me much, but as we continued on towards our marina spot I could hear Rachel crying and trying to get to me. I then spent the rest of my time in Hobart with Rachel keeping a close eye on me and, for the first time, actively holding my hand everywhere we went.
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Yesterday, Selectman Brian Shea posted a comment on this blog confirming that he won’t be running for re-election.* Two other candidates had already filed their papers to run for the seat. The deadline for anyone else to run passed on Sunday.
Technically, candidates have until April 8th to withdraw, but it looks like we’ll see a two way race between Andrew Dennington and Michael Weishan.
For all other positions on the ballot, the same number of candidates have pulled and filed papers as there are seats. (You can see the list here.)
As for the two men who will vie to serve on the Board of Selectmen, each comes with a political history in Town. While they will likely highlight their successes in serving Southborough, they are both likely to draw detractors.
Dennington is currently a member of the Advisory Committee. He is also the former Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals.* In that role, he drew fire from some residents for issues revolving around the hotly contested Park Central development project.
Weishan is the Chair of the Historical Commission. He has a history of publicly butting heads with some Town officials and community members that has landed him in hot water in the past. That includes skirmishes with the Board he is running for, which is the appointing authority for the Commission.
In 2018, selectmen refused to reappoint Weishan to Historical based on upset over accusations he made in communications related to a historical home that he sought to prevent being demolished. Shortly after, the Historical Commission (including Weishan whose term hadn’t expired yet) filed an ethics complaint against Shea over his role. (The Ethics Commission ultimately didn’t determine a violation.)
In 2020, selectmen reappointed Weishan to the Commission after the Chair resigned and members told the board they needed someone with experience. (Shea recused himself from that vote.)
Last week, BOS Chair Marty Healey publicly took issue with Weishan over his recent communications with area Veterans over flags in the Old Burial Ground and with Town employees in the Building Department. (I’ll post more on both issues later.)
On the night of March 16th, Healey opined to fellow selectmen that they have a problem with the Commission and Chair that will need to be addressed. The next day, Weishan pulled papers to run for selectman.
The Town election is scheduled for May 11th.
*Prior to any candidates pulling papers to run for Brian Shea’s seat, I reached out to ask him if he planned to run for re-election. At that time he said he was still discussing it with his family and considering. On Monday evening, Shea posted the following comment on MySouthborough:
After much consideration, I have decided against running for re-election to the Board of Selectmen and will not be returning my nomination papers. After 6 years on the Board and 6 prior to that on the Advisory Committee, it is time for a much-needed break.
My thanks to my fellow board members with whom I have served, and to Mr. Purple, Ms. Hale, our department heads and Town employees. Our town is well served by each of you, and I appreciate your professionalism, your dedication to service, and the support that you have offered to me.
Special thanks to my family for your love and support.
The past several years have resulted in positive changes to our Town for which there was broad based support, and I am honored to have played a part.
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While Jerome Powell’s second term as Fed chairman seemed more likely than Lael Brainard’s seizure of power, hedge funds chose to play it safe. How have their activities affected EURUSD? Let us discuss the Forex outlook and make up a trading plan.
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Financial markets saluted the appointment of Jerome Powell as the Fed chairman for a second term with the strengthening of the US dollar, higher yields on Treasuries, and shares of the energy, financial and industrial sectors, while the tech giants, on the contrary, fell into a wave of sell-offs. With the new-old head of the Federal Reserve, monetary policy should be normalized, which means there is no need to hold securities with high multipliers.
Powell’s re-election seemed more likely, but investors had to hedge the risks associated with Lael Brainard’s victory. She was to focus on achieving full employment, preferring to ignore high inflation. A dovish approach could result in the greenback weakening, at least in the short run. Powell’s victory has pushed the Treasury yields up and increased the chance of the federal funds rate hike in June to 96%, as well as the chance of three rate hikes in 2022.
Markets are free of extra risks and now consider the question of whether the US economy will withstand higher borrowing costs. The Fed officials seem confident that it can. Richard Clarida and Christopher Waller were joined by Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, saying the Fed may need to speed up its removal of monetary stimulus. Asked if he would support ending the taper by the end of the first quarter, Bostic said he would be comfortable with the timing.
The greenback strengthening against a basket of major currencies was also possible because hedge funds were actively selling the dollar for three weeks in a row until November 16, being concerned that the Fed would maintain its ultra-easy policy. The reappointment of Jerome Powell as chairman of the central bank forced speculators to exit the shorts.
Investors are so excited about the idea of tapering the US QE in the first quarter and three federal funds rate hikes in 2022 that they completely ignore the speeches of the ECB officials, whose tone is getting more hawkish. For example, François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, notes that the ECB is determined to end its emergency bond-buying program in March and may not need to expand the APP. The Bundesbank warns that inflation in Germany can be above 6% in November.
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Resolutions from General Wade’s Council of War regarding Carlisle. The council conclude they cannot continue to try and recapture Carlisle. They do not have sufficient supplies, the roads are bad and weather conditions harsh. If the rebels leave Carlisle, it would be dangerous to pursue them into the highlands (SP 36/74/19).
At a Council of War held at Field Marshal Wade’s Quarters at Hexham, November 19th 1745
The Field Marshall
Comte de Nassau
Lieutenant General Schwartzenberg. Lieutenant General Lord Tyrawley
Lieutenant General Wentworth
The Field Marshall having communicated to the Council of War, an account he had received that the Rebels enter’d the City & Castle of Carlisle the 15th instant, by a Capitulation, made, without the advice or consent of Colonel Durand, the Commandant who says, that the Garrison was able to have held it out a month: and as the Chief motive of marching towards Carlisle, was in order to relieve it and that having now ceased by its being surrendered to the Rebels, The Question is whether, the Army shall proceed according to the Resolution of the last Council of War.-
We are unanimously of opinion that it cannot be pursued for the following reasons-
The great difficultys we have met with from the severity of the season, and the great snows that have lately fallen since our march from Newcastle, have rendered the Roads almost unpassable, insomuch, that it was midnight before the Army arrived at their ground [though] the march was but ten miles and the Artillery remained 24 hours behind, and part of its carriages are not yet arrived this day at 11 in the morning
2nd That there was so much difficulty in providing straw and carriages for the draught of it, that many of the soldiers were obliged to lye on the ground, [though] covered with snow.
3rd The want of Forage [food found by hunting and gathering], wood and straw, should we advance further, for by the best intelligence the Rebels have either made use of or destroyed all the Forage & provisions for 15 miles on this side of Carlisle.
4th That having no artillery above three pounds we could not hope to recover the Town & Castle nor have we a sufficient force to invest it.
5th And a supposition that the Rebels should abandon Carlisle, and march either North or South we could not follow them over those barren and mountainous countrys through which they may probably pass but must of necessity return to Newcastle, in order to subsist, and leave our sick soldiers behind, whose numbers daily increase.
6th The disappointment of carriages for the Biscuit proposed to carry with us on our march hath reduced the quantity from eight days provision to three.
Under these difficultys we shall immediately be obliged to return from this camp to Newcastle where we may be better supply’d with ammunition, bread, than we can be in our present situation or follow the Rebels should they make any movement North or South. But if the Troops cannot soon be put under cover by cantonments the whole body will be rendered incapable of further service.
W.M.C. De Nassau
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Nicky Cox trained at Dartington College of Arts.
Her work as a director includes The Bah Humbug Club at the Lichfield Garrick; Edifying Eddy for The Unruly Regiment; Georgie the Knight and the Armour Too Bright for the Royal Shakespeare Company; Titania’s Dream at Compton Verney; Hidden Histories of New Place for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust; Signifying Nothing for Shakespeare Stripped; The Norman Conquests Trilogy, The 39 Steps, One Man, Two Guv’nors, Toad of Toad Hall, Brief Encounter and The Hound of the Baskervilles at The Bear Pit; Macbeth, Twelfth Night and Love Bites for Westcountry Theatre Company; The Winter’s Tale, The Crucible, Mother Courage, A Christmas Carol and Henry V for Stage One Youth Theatre; and Man to Man for Wooden Fish Theatre Company, Cork. She worked as associate director on Twelfth Night for the Royal Shakespeare Company: First Encounters National Tour, and her work as an assistant director includes Tartuffe, Three Letters and Kingdom Come for the Royal Shakespeare Company; A Midsummer Night’s Dream – A Play for the Nation for Mechanical Scenes, Royal Shakespeare Company and The Bear Pit; and Much Ado About Nothing for Westcountry Theatre Company, Minack Theatre.
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Free dry dog and cat food and cat liter. Plus from 10:00-1:00 we will have 2 vet techs offering ear checks, nail clippings, and gland expressing for a goodwill offering to The Stable.
All volunteer spots are filled this month. Check other months.
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Ayurvedic Treatment for Benign Giant Lymphoma
Benign giant Lymphoma is a type of tumor which begins in the white blood cells and is non cancerous in nature. It does not spread to other parts of the body. It may not be life-threatening but does affect a person emotionally, physically, and mentally. In this article, we are going to learn in detail about benign giant lymphoma and its management with Ayurvedic herbs and herbal formulation.
Lymphoma is a tumor of white blood cells or lymphocytes. Lymphoma may be benign which means non- cancerous also known as pseudo lymphoma or Benign lymphoid hyperplasia (BLH) and malignant (Spreads to other body parts) when it is cancerous. Benign tumors are the lump or overgrowth which develops mainly on the lymph nodes. The other non common sites are skin, eyes, liver and so on. They are slothful i.e. slow growing and non-spreading towards the connected organs and tissues.
Definition of benign giant lymphoma
Benign giant lymphoma is a non cancerous tumor of lymphocytes. It develops when lymphocytes grows and replicate atypically and gets accumulated. The first and foremost symptom of the disease is painless swollen lymph nodes in and associated affected areas.
Symptoms of Benign giant lymphoma
Benign giant Lymphoma shows the following symptoms:-
- Painless swollen lymph nodes particularly in the neck, chest, and abdomen
- Night sweats
- pain in the chest
- unexplained weight loss
- loss of energy
- Lower back pain
Causes of Benign giant lymphoma
The exact cause of the disease is unknown but there are some risk factors of the benign giant lymphoma which are as follows:-
- Older Age
- Genetic mutation
- Family History of Benign giant lymphoma
- Certain Radiation exposure such as Infrared rays
- Autoimmune diseases
- Patients with low or weak immunity
- Drug induced Lymphoma
- Local injuries and trauma
- Inflammatory changes
- Dietary changes
Diagnosis of Benign giant lymphoma
The diagnosis of benign giant lymphoma includes the complete physical examination and some other tests to rule out the malignancy of the disease. The diagnosis includes:
- Physical Examination
- Imaging test like USG, MRI, CT scan
- Complete blood count
Complications of benign Giant Lymphoma
First and foremost complication of the benign giant lymphoma is that it may become malignant lymphoma and affect the related tissues and organs by spreading the aggressively.
Treatment of benign giant lymphoma
In Allopathic medicine science, only symptomatic treatment is done with the help of medications. At last if the medicines doesn’t subside the associated symptoms the doctor may advice radiation therapy and surgery for the removal of lump without affecting the surrounding tissues and organs.
In Ayurvedic medicine science, benign giant lymphoma can be managed very well with Ayurvedic herbs and herbal formulations. These herbs help in detoxifying the body, pacifies all the three doshas and maintains the healthy body system.
Herbal remedies for the treatment of benign giant lymphoma
Planet Ayurveda is a trusted and renowned organization that offers a wide range of products prepared from natural herbs by following the strict principles of Ayurveda under expert Ayurvedic physicians. Following are the herbal formulations considered for benign giant lymphoma.
- Kanchnaar Guggul
- Tulsi Capsules
- Giloy Capsules
- Immune Booster
- Boswellia Curcumin
1. Kanchnaar Guggul
This is safe and effective herbal formulation which is prepared with the combination of various arurvedic herbs and is very effective in patients of benign giant lymphoma. This formulation includes the standardized extract of kanchnaar (Bauhinia variegata), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), triphala and various other herbs. These herbs help in reducing the associated symptoms of the disease and balance the tridosha. It also does detoxification.
Dosage – 1-2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meal.
2. Tulsi Capsules
Tulsi capsules are prepared using the standardized extract of the Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) which is a very good antioxidant and enhances the immunity. This prevents the body from acquired infections and pacifies Vata and Kapha dosha.
Dosage -1 cap twice daily with plain water after meal.
3. Giloy Capsules
This herbal formulation is prepared by using standardized extract of Tinospora cordifolia. Giloy capsule helps in reducing the size of the tumor by balancing the tridosha. It also possess antipyretic property and helpful in reducing other associated symptoms like weight loss, fatigue, pain in the back etc.
Dosage – 1-2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.
4. Immune Booster
Immune booster is prepared using the standardized extract of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bhumi amla (Phyullanthus niruri), Grape seeds (Vitis vinifera) and some other herbs. These herbs help in body’s detoxification and reduce the size of swollen lymph nodes. It also helps in boosting the immunity and protects us from infection.
Dosage -1-2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meal.
5. Boswellia Curcumin
Boswellia curcumin is the safe herbal formulation which is prepared with the standardized extract Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa) and other herbs. It helps in reducing the symptoms like weight loss, pain, fever and also decreases the tumor size.
Dosage– 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.
Contact my assistant to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – [email protected] or call at +91-172-5214030 Or Check Website – www.PlanetAyurveda.com
Thus we can conclude that benign giant lymphoma can be managed with the above mentioned herbal formulations without causing any adverse effects on the body. These formulations balance the three vital energies and maintain the healthy mind and body. The above provided information is presented in the most précised and effective way.
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- BlackRock, which has significant influence on proxy battles against corporations, signalled this week it would support more shareholder resolutions on issues including climate change.
- The world's biggest investor has been criticized in the past for not following the words of its CEO Larry Fink, who has said climate will "fundamentally reshape finance," with enough action.
- In the past week, Exxon Mobil was targeted by activist investors and a $200 billion New York pension fund threatened to divest from fossil fuel companies.
The evidence of climate change — from global temperature records to Arctic ice melt, wildfires, hurricanes and flooding — is accelerating. So is investment pressure on corporations.
In the past week, Exxon Mobil was targeted by activist investors, as well as CalSTRS, one of the nation's largest pension funds. New York State's $226 billion pension fund announced a plan to potentially divest from oil and gas stocks in the years ahead. The world's largest money manager, BlackRock, issued an update to its approach to engaging with corporations, indicating it will be more inclined to vote in favor of shareholder resolutions, and against boards of directors at companies.
While that BlackRock strategy change — outlined in a new investment stewardship document published Wednesday night — may seem to be the mundane one among recent climate actions in the market, impact investing experts say that ahead of the 2021 annual shareholder meeting season, the $7 trillion fund manager's plans represent an important change.
"We've been talking about this for 20 years and some of the changes we saw this week were unlike anything we've seen before," said Mindy Lubber, CEO and president of Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit that works with investors on climate change. Ceres announced this week a consortium of investors managing $9 trillion in assets that have committed to investing along net zero carbon goals.
While it is not part of the new net zero investor coalition, with $7 trillion in assets on its own, BlackRock's decisions influence other investors and corporations.
"BlackRock owns every company in the market," Lubber said.
A BlackRock spokesman downplayed the significance of its new report in a call with CNBC earlier this week, but impact investing experts, who have been critical of the company in recent years for a weak voting record on shareholder resolutions, say it is significant and should lead to more action that mirrors the strong words of CEO Larry Fink on climate.
Shareholder votes work
According to new data included in the report, BlackRock already changed its approach to voting shareholder proposals. Since July 2020, it supported eight out of nine environmental proposals brought by shareholders.
"That level of support, if it continues, is a distinct break with their historical record," said Jackie Cook, director of sustainable stewardship research at Morningstar, who has tracked shareholder climate proposals for years.
When it comes to support for shareholder resolutions on climate, BlackRock and Vanguard, the two largest fund companies, have finished near the bottom of the group of top 50 asset managers in recent years and that has led climate investing experts to lose faith in them as investment stewards focused on climate.
But they pointed to one particular aspect of the new BlackRock report: an analysis conducted by the company on the impact of shareholder resolution votes. BlackRock concluded that the data shows the votes work to influence corporate management.
"That's validating for proponents who've been saying exactly this for years," says Cook.
Given BlackRock's history of votes against environmental and social shareholder resolutions and the size its vote of shares represents, this shift could be the difference between the slow pace of change at companies and more action. Votes from BlackRock and Vanguard can move a shareholder resolution from 10% to 40% in favor.
"I do believe this signals a step change," Cook said.
BlackRock said in the report that for resolutions that received at least 30% of shareholder support, the evidence suggests it does result in management meeting the shareholder requests for change, even if not fully, at a majority of companies (for votes where 50% of support or more was received, companies fully met expectations more than 90% of the time).
"Our analysis finds that companies tend to meet the request made in a shareholder proposal if it receives significant support, regardless of whether or not the proposal passes," BlackRock concluded.
While that may seem obvious, proxy voting experts say it is important because BlackRock has never explicitly offered this conclusion before. Its stance in the past has been to typically focus on its own individual engagements with companies as the best method for moving companies.
Before those July votes, BlackRock also took a more narrow view of shareholder resolutions it might support. Now it has outlined three key priorities it expects boards at companies to address: climate, diversity, and stakeholder capitalism.
"That will drive votes in a more proactive way, and that's a big deal that they broke it out," Lubber said. "It looks like they are saying they will be voting on climate resolutions to a huge extent rather than a modest extent. $7 trillion provides a loud voice and influence that other asset owners, and companies in its portfolios, will follow."
BlackRock doubters remain
Given disillusionment among impact investors in recent years when it comes to BlackRock and Vanguard voting records, doubts remain.
"They have a big stick and this report makes the case for the power of voting," says Andy Behar, CEO of shareholder advocacy nonprofit As You Sow. "If they just voted they would change the whole dynamic, that's the bottom line. They have the power to wield the vote and they showed us in the data their vote can make a huge difference. We've been showing them this chart for a decade and I'm thrilled they have adopted it as their own."
As You Sow has targeted BlackRock at its own annual meeting in the past for its failure to support more resolutions. Behar delivered a speech from the floor of the BlackRock meeting last year pointing to what he sees as a disconnect between BlackRock's words and actions, for "using its big stick like a wet noodle" Behar says, and that means he remains skeptical until he sees the results from the upcoming annual meeting season.
"For the largest investor firm in the world to be saber rattling, that will have an impact," said Tim Smith, director of ESG shareowner engagement at Boston Trust Walden. "Unless a company is stupid, when the largest investor says here is what we expect of you, and by the way rest of world expects this too, a lot are going to start responding. They are saying the situation has become more urgent and therefore they need to see demonstrable action."
BlackRock has a large staff working on direct engagement with companies, and that will continue. In fact, the new report says it will more than double the number of companies with which it engages on climate issues to over 1,000. BlackRock announced a list last year of roughly 200 companies that it put on "watch" for climate inaction. "That's not an insignificant term to use," Smith said, and he added that engagement remains a relevant tool for a company the size of BlackRock.
The new direction and attitude from BlackRock on voting is something investors will monitor carefully to make sure it is being institutionalized. "We've had resolutions to BlackRock on this topic and each time they put some new steps forward but the result in proxy season was they didn't move, they voted for a minority of resolutions," Smith said. "This year they need to improve their record and I think there's a real chance."
But shareholder advocates should not fall into their own narrow view that resolutions are the only way to move companies. Direct engagement, pressure from suppliers like a Walmart, as well as from a firm's own employees and industry peers, are important mechanisms for change, Smith said.
"Maybe this report is their signal they will join the community of shareholder advocates that vote. I am hopeful, sincerely hopeful and think we will see action, but we will see," Behar said. At this point, he added, it is just more "great words."
General guidelines aren't detailed enough to predict votes or changes in voting patterns. In fact, Cook had thought that one of BlackRock's changes to the wording of its 2020 guidelines, about expecting companies to issue reports aligned with carbon accounting standards known as TCFD or SAS, signaled a stronger inclination to support climate risk disclosure resolutions.
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Earlier this week rapper T-Pain posted an expletive-laced rant on TikTok after noticing ticket sales for his upcoming Dallas concert date were less than what he'd hoped for.
“Dallas, what are you doing? ... I wore cowboy hats many times. I used to raise horses. I feel like I’m part of the city, you know? I’ve worn a cowboy hat or two, you know what I’m sayin’? Both regular cowboy and Dallas Cowboys, I’ve done both! WTF!”
Now, the entertainer is now asking followers if the lagging sales are due to the venue selection and if he should consider moving the show.
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"Aight. So what I’m gathering from all the responses, is the spot they chose to put me in for my tour date in Dallas doesn’t have a super dope reputation, is that correct? Do I need to make them move the show to a different spot/city?" the rapper tweeted Tuesday afternoon.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson responded to T-Pain's tweet saying the concert didn't need to be moved out of the city and concert-goers should feel safe going to a show in the city.
Johnson even tagged Chief of Police Eddie Garcia in his reply and said he was available should the performer have any questions.
The response from other Twitter users was mixed, some saying the concert should move away from the venue but stay in the city after recent reports of shootings and other illegal activity in Deep Ellum. Read the tweet thread here.
Longtime fan Lindsey Williams tweeted at the star, saying “please still come. Don’t change the city. If you change the venue, ok.”
She’s been waiting years to see T-Pain in concert but doesn’t feel safe at night in Deep Ellum, even for a concert scheduled on a Wednesday night.
She’s more of a homebody anyway.
“I’ve gone [to Deep Ellum] a couple times just to go out there for pizza,” she said. “But, I’m not hanging out there often. And then, of course, hearing about everything that’s going on the last couple months, I’m definitely only trying to go during the day.”
Although Dallas police say overall crime in Deep Ellum is down 1.5 percent, many fans have expressed concerns following several shootings including one ten days ago where two people were shot.
Police later identified and arrested the suspect allegedly caught on surveillance video.
“For me personally, I don’t mind going to Deep Ellum, but I know a lot of people do,” said longtime fan Asa Domolky. “Dallas is a great place for music. There’s lots of venues. I’ve seen Toyota Music Factory thrown around a lot, Texas Live. For me personally, House of Blues is a great venue.”
Domolky says he bought tickets and will go to whichever venue is chosen.
“I saw him at The Masquerade in Atlanta, and it was a great show. He’s just a phenomenal performer,” said Domolky. “You can tell he loves it. He loves what he does.”
DPD started implementing a program this month that is typically reserved for busy summer weekends, closing Deep Ellum streets to vehicle traffic in an effort to better protect pedestrians.
If the May 18th show does go on at The Factory, DPD says concert goers can expect to see the department’s sky tower at Main and Malcom X and two camera trailers along Elm at Malcom X and Crowdus.
A spokesperson for The Factory said in a statement provided to NBC 5 on Wednesday that ticket sales for T-Pain's show have spiked since his TikTok post and that they're looking forward to hosting him next month.
“Deep Ellum has been the center of the Dallas music scene for many years and continues to draw huge crowds on any given day,” states Eric Bradford, COO of The Factory. “We have already seen a spike in ticket sales sine T-Pain's TikTok video went viral and our venue is two to three times larger than the majority of other venues on his tour. We are thrilled to have him in at The Factory in Deep Ellum and will do everything in our power to ensure a safe and successful concert.”
The mayor tweeted a final time telling the rapper he saw him perform at the AAC "back in the day" and that he was glad he was headed back to Dallas.
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California's unemployment rate continues to move lower, dropping to 8.3 percent in December, even as the number of jobs declined in some higher-wage industries such as manufacturing and construction.
The latest jobless figure is 1.5 percentage points lower than it was in December 2012.
The state Employment Development Department also reported Friday that California added 13,600 nonfarm payroll jobs last month, bringing total job gains in the state to 922,500 since February 2010. That's when the department says the recovery from the recession began.
California's jobless rate remains above the national average of 6.7 percent.
Despite adding 235,700 jobs in 2013, higher-wage sectors such as manufacturing and construction posted declines in December. Manufacturing saw the biggest drop, with 6,000 fewer jobs.
For the year, however, manufacturing jobs remained flat, while the number of construction jobs grew 4.8 percent, the highest rate among all sectors.
Leisure and hospitality was the second highest growth sector in 2013, with the number of jobs growing 4.5 percent in 2013. Government was the only sector to lose jobs.
The state's unemployment rate had risen to double digits during the recession and was at 9 percent or higher for five years until May 2013.
Even with the declining unemployment rate, 1.5 million members of California's labor force remained without jobs in December, according to preliminary, seasonally adjusted data. In addition, the number of people counted in the state's labor pool has been declining, from 18.6 million in October to 18.5 million in December. Part of that drop could represent people who remain without work and have given up looking for a job.
Unemployment rates were generally higher in California's interior counties, primarily those dependent on farming. Imperial County, along the Mexican border, and Colusa County, north of Sacramento, had by far the state's highest unemployment rates, at 22.5 percent and 20.5 percent, respectively.
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Steelers punter Mitch Berger claims that a Ravens player spit in his mouth.
Berger, who also is the team's holder, said Frank Walker spit in his mouth after Jeff Reed's extra point capped the Steelers' fourth-quarter comeback.
"The guy dove, he tried to take out Jeff's knee," Berger told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I went over there and he got up and he spit in my face -- and they called it on Jeff for pushing him!
"I tried to get in the middle to separate him but he got in my face and spit right in my mouth. He spit right in my mouth. I'm still trying to spit that ... out. I was talking to him, trying to separate everybody and he spit right in my mouth."
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We have recently received several queries asking whether or not the NCOA will fight for members to secure access to the recently announced Coronation medal.
You will recall that ahead of the late Queens Platinum Jubilee, that in January 2021 the NCOA fought for you to be eligible to be awarded the jubilee medal in recognition of your important work in the law enforcement arena and in protecting the public.
That request to the Home Secretary was unambiguous that it should be awarded to all staff i.e., with or without delegated powers. It was also very clear that this should not act as a one-time offer, but that any agreed suitability secured at Ministerial level ahead of the jubilee, would create clear precedent for the future.
The criteria for the Kings Coronation Medal is almost identical to the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal and given the clear precedent, it is our expectation that where the eligibility criteria is met, officers should be awarded the medal in recognition of their roles.
We have therefore reached out to the Agency to secure their position and establish their support for staff regarding this important recognition issue.
In an unconnected matter, whilst we were unable to provide cash payments to all members, it is heartening to see that merely 8 months after introducing our own member hardship fund, the Government has finally reacted to the cost-of-living crisis with a £1500 payment.
It is a shame that the trigger for that payment was the combined actions of Trade Union members - which include those in the NCOA whose withdrawal of goodwill focused the attention of the NCA and Home Office to eventually deliver unadulterated pay award recommendations. Your action earlier this year was no doubt still ringing in their ears loud and clear.
Whilst the specific details of the payment are yet to be finalised, meetings are scheduled to take place between the NCOA and the Agency where we will be clear that payments should be paid as soon as practicable. We will also stress that this non-consolidated payment (i.e., ‘one off’ and non-pensionable) should not detract from the absolute necessity for NCOA members to receive a fair and timely pay rise for 2023/24.
Whilst the Agency plan to provide further information in the coming days, we know already that in order to be eligible for this payment, members will need to have been in post on the 31st March 2023 and still in post on the date of payment.
We will keep members updated when more information becomes available on both these issues.
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NECC Professor Gives Talk on the Amazon Basin at Salem NH Library
Dr. Ken Thomas, professor of biology at Northern Essex Community College, will give a presentation titled “Jungle Talk: The Amazon Basin” at the Kelley Library, 234 Main St., Salem, NH on Thursday, January 21 at 7 p.m..
In his presentation, Thomas will explore the Amazon Basin in South America, which is home to 60 percent of the planet’s remaining tropical rainforests. He will share how the region—which is the size of the continental United States—is like a huge bowl that collects water and sends it thousands of miles to the Atlantic. He will introduce one of the tributaries, the Rio Napo in Ecuador, where he has spent time, and also touch on the Andes Mountains, the rivers, and the rainforest and the ways they are all tied to one another. His presentation will include photographs of the animals and plants that thrive in the area.
Dr. Kenneth Thomas, professor of biology at Northern Essex Community College, earned his Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from NECC, a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from UMass Lowell, and a Master’s of Science in Zoology and Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Rhode Island.
Prior to teaching at NECC he taught for eight years at Hillsborough Community College in Florida.
His special interests include marine biology, student travel, science literacy, sailing, kayaking, and canoeing.
This presentation is made possible through the Northern Essex Community College Speakers Bureau. For more information on the speakers’ bureau, visit the college’s website www.necc.mass.edu or contact Ernie Greenslade, director of public relations, at 978-556-3862 or [email protected]
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In coping with the economic recession, U.S. enterprises this year are expected to lower IT capital and operating budgets an average of 3%, a market researcher says.
Among small and medium-sized companies in the U.S., IT operating budgets are expected to fall by 4% and capital spending between 2% and 3%, Forrester Research said Tuesday.
In Europe, the numbers were the same for SMBs, Forrester said. However, enterprises expected to lower IT operating budgets by 2% and captial budgets by 1%.
To reduce spending, a large number of enterprises in both regions are tracking energy costs to find ways to lower their power bills. Areas being cut throughout include software and hardware spending, but information management software and networking equipment will see lesser declines than other categories, the research firm said. IT staff would also be reduced.
Spending on IT services and outsourcing appeared to be mixed. Almost as many companies planned to use more consultants and contractors and take back outsourced activities as those that planned to cut spending on consulting and increase outsourcing.
Among SMBs, IT staff headcount and compensation were likely to stay the same this year for the majority of companies. Less than a third expected to reduce staff, Forrester said.
Hardware spending was expected to face more cuts than software. Areas that were expected to get the largest portion of spending included security in the software category and server and networking equipment in hardware.
SMB spending on IT services and outsourcing was expected to be mixed this year, albeit in different areas than with the enterprises. Almost as many SMBs planned to use a consultant or systems integration firm for business process improvements as those planning to reduce consulting and systems integration costs.
In July, Forrester dramatically lowered its 2009 global IT spending forecast for governments and businesses to 10.6% less than last year. In the U.S., spending was expected to fall by 5.1%.
On a positive note, Forrester said it still expected IT spending growth to resume in the U.S. in the fourth quarter and in the first half of 2010 in other markets.
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One year after acquiring Force10 Networks, Dell continues to solidify its Virtual Network Architecture (VNA) while rolling out new products for its PowerConnect line.
Arpit Joshipura, a former Force10 Networks executive and now VP, product management and marketing at Dell Networking, says the acquisition has increased Dell's investment and workforce in R&D for networking by one-and-a-half times, with the number of employees in the former Force10 R&D group up from 400 to 650 employees. "We've doubled our momentum since the acquisition."
The R&D efforts came to fruition with Dell's first 40-GbE-enabled blade server switch, intended to be the centerpiece of its VNA portfolio, says Joshipura. The PowerConnect line of switches also continues to be refreshed.
Force10's heritage was high-performance, high-end networking, according to Joshipura. That remains a focus for Dell Networking, but the company also wants to bring that performance to the midmarket. "Rather than very expensive, legacy chassis-based architectures that only a few high-end customers can afford, we have launched the distributed core using products like the Z9000, which is a core in a 2RU form factor," he says. This pizza-box form factors delivers high-performance networking while reducing costs, energy usage and physical footprint in the data center.
Joshipura says cloud computing deployments, particularly hybrid clouds, are the biggest networking projects for customers. They're also grappling with more data, particularly big data, and looking to invest in networking to support virtual desktop infrastructures and mobile devices. All of these trends are driving network bandwidth up, he says.
Joshipura says software-defined networking (SDN) is part of Dell Networking's VNA, but he doesn't see it turning enterprise switches into commodity gear for a least another three to five years. "It's got its use cases and value," he says, but Dell doesn't see SDN as the only way of doing things.
The acquisition of Force10, which was focused on enterprise customers, was viewed as a way for Dell to enhance its networking offerings in the data center, and complement its existing PowerConnect solutions, says Bob Laliberte, a senior analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group. Dell has been actively adding to its portfolio to appeal to its current base as well as enterprise clients.
He said the complete network portfolio with Force 10, PowerConnect and OEM relationships with wireless technology providers such as Aruba, combined with its server and storage products, gives Dell the ability to gain more traction with enterprises. "It really enables them to be viewed as a full-service provider," Joshipura explains.
Rohit Mehra, director of enterprise communications infrastructure at IDC, agrees that the Force10 acquisition has enabled Dell to make a stronger play in the data center while not letting its PowerConnect line for enterprise campuses languish. "They aren't picking one over the other," he says.
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Homemade Gifts for Father's Day
Natural Gifts For Father's Day
- A tree. (Perhaps a fruit tree, or a particularly beautiful ornamental shade tree, for example.)
- Potted plants (For the garden, or houseplants for inside the home.)
- Seeds or seedlings to expand his home-growing efforts.
- DIY seed paper/ seed bombs that he can sow to attract wildlife in the garden.
- Preserves, condiments or other edible treats using produce from your garden or sustainable local food.
- Items such as soaps or grooming products made from home-grown flowers and herbs.
- Homemade paper for a stationery gift set.
- A DIY wicker basket or storage bin.
- A hand-made wooden box, coasters or other simple wood-working projects.
- Hand-carved wooden utensils for a keen cook.
- Place mats that have been hand woven, or made from sections of bamboo cane and natural twine for those fathers who love to serve and dine.
- Homemade pottery items or clay sculptures.
- Or an amazing DIY clay/cob pizza oven for his garden.
- Greenwood furniture.
- A beautiful artwork made with natural paints/ charcoal or other sustainable materials.
Upcycled and Second Hand Gifts For Father's Day
- A hand-knitted sweater, hat or scarf made from reclaimed yarn.
- A briefcase or bag made from reclaimed materials.
- Old/ vintage clothing made new with some personal touches.
- An apron made from reclaimed material for the keen cook or crafter.
- A DIY barbecue (made from an old metal drum, for example) for the father who loves to grill.
- A DIY solar oven made from reclaimed materials to give him more opportunities to cook outdoors.
- Upcycled furniture for his home office or garden shed.
- A DIY rug or other soft furnishings made from scrap materials.
- Upcycled, wooden handled garden tools. (You could give old tools a new lease of life, repair them, and customize them using, for example, pyrography techniques to engrave his name or a favorite saying on the handles.
- A vertical garden, garden seating, or planter made from reclaimed wood pallets for the keen gardener.
Of course, there are plenty more ideas out there to consider. Think about your own dad and what he personally might like. Use your imagination and you are sure to be able to come up with plenty of great gift ideas.
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Aquiline Drones (AD) has combined the fast-paced drone industry with the demand for external property care services and developed a revolutionary drone franchise business model. Specifically, the CT-based drone manufacturer offers budding entrepreneurs and those with existing property maintenance companies the power of drone technology to fulfill various exterior cleaning and improvement services safely, quickly, and cost-effectively.
“Franchising has contributed greatly to the overall economy since 1731 and has proven to be a lucrative avenue for those who seek both work freedom and financial stability,” said Barry Alexander, Founder and CEO of Aquiline Drones.
“There are thousands of franchises across hundreds of industries, but none like ours in the drone sector, so it’s perfect timing for those wanting to grow their business from the ground floor up.”
Franchises offer the independence of small business ownership supported by the benefits of extensive business networks. In fact, according to Dr. Franchise’s website, there are more than 792,000 franchising companies in the United States with a projected $826.6 billion in revenues for 2022.
According to a recent survey by Franchise Business Review, the average annual income of a franchise owner is approximately $80,000; however, this number varies based on the motivation of the owner, and the particular business industry.
“Clearly, the sky is the limit and with a drone franchise given the rapidly evolving and lucrative drone services market, a new franchisee can literally dominate an entire region in a very short period,” adds Alexander.
“In fact, we are already seeing substantial interest since we announced this unique and creative franchise model with customers already purchasing our equipment.”
Besides its high earning potential, other advantages of AD’s drone franchise include direct training, easy-to-secure financing, lower investment costs, piggybacking off an established corporate brand, proven management, and work practices, and ongoing support—all creating a higher rate of success than other start-up companies in the same business category.
Similarly, AD’s drone services franchise will offer the prospective franchisee in-depth training through its well-established Flight to the Future (F2F) commercial drone pilot training program. The franchisee receives in-person flight training for many commercial applications, including total exterior property care, through the program.
In addition, AD’s proprietary Drone-On-Demand (DoD) mobile app, downloadable on Google Play Store (Apple iOS in July), will match customer service requests nationwide with drone service providers within proximity to the requested jobs.
Flexible financing and insurance options are currently being organized through AD and its subsidiary, Aquiline Drones Indemnity Corporation for new franchisees and established businesses alike.
Individuals can purchase various commercial, American-made drone models through AD’s manufacturing department depending on their desired business scale and goals.
“There is a distinct fascination with drone technology supporting ordinary and dangerous business operations,” adds Alexander. “We founded our company on the underlying mission that drones should enhance, preserve and save human lives, and certainly many of those in the outdoor property care industry put themselves at risk every day.”
Specific exterior maintenance services supported by AD’s unique franchise model include:
- Roof washing and gutter cleaning
- Solar panel washing
- Roof and home inspections
- Ice melting and removal with steam
- Window washing for both residential and commercial structures
- Spraying and fumigating pesticides for ticks, mosquitoes, wasp nests, etc.
- Seeding and fertilizing lawns, farms, and golf courses
- Sterilization of stadiums, streets, and other outdoor facilities
Alexander also highlights that specific drone use cases can create direct cost savings for the consumer.
For example, solar energy has been taking the world by storm and homeowners have been using it to save money on their electricity bills, add value to their property, and sometimes make a little money from the utility company.
According to Sunbadger.com, 16.4 million American homes currently use solar panels as their primary electricity source and regular cleaning ensures that they are working more efficiently, hence allowing for maximum tax credits, rebates, and other federal and state incentives.
“Cleaning solar panels with a drone is much safer than traditional methods and could viably save a homeowner money by increasing its efficiency by 15 to 25%, a welcomed bonus with today’s economic inflation,” said Alexander.
AD is offering its innovative franchise system as a 3-tiered business opportunity:
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- Standard Package: For those already managing exterior maintenance or spray washing companies—drone pilot training, drone hardware, specs for equipment and pumps, access to the AD DoD job or mission requests, and support services.
- F2F Graduates: For those already certified through AD’s Flight to the Future program www.flighttothefuture.com, some discounting will apply. Other items include hoses and pumps for low and high-pressure spraying, ratioed territory exclusivity, job leads through the AD DoD, company marketing, branding, and support services.
Other benefits of the AD franchise model as compared to a traditional franchise company include a modest start-up cost without needing an expensive, fixed building lease since all drone missions take place outdoors, single proprietor ownership vs. needing multiple employees up front, affordable drone insurance offered by AD’s insurance subsidiary instead of requiring pricy market liability insurance, flexible and accessible AD lines of credit for the initial investment vs. having to incur market loans.
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Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson Trio Come to Down Arts Centre
Moving On Music will present the acclaimed Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson Trio to Down Arts Centre on Saturday 6th Feb, 8pm.
Two major talents in contemporary Celtic piping, Tyrone-born Jarlath Henderson (BBC Young Musician of the Year) and Scotland’s Ross Ainslie (Radio 2 Musician of the Year Award nominee) first met back in 2003 at the William Kennedy Piping Festival in Armagh. After taking their time to hone and perfect their unique partnership of Scottish bagpipes, border pipes and Irish uilleann pipes, each also playing a variety of whistles, the pair exploded onto the scene with 2009’s stunning debut album, Partners in Crime.
Individually they’re two of the best players around, but together they create a sound built on an astonishing intuition. Backed by the hugely talented Ali Hutton on guitar their sound bursts with emotion and energy - a fusion of pipes and flutes that push the boundaries of what the instruments can achieve. The result is a vibrant mix of new and original compositions, songs and traditional tunes. Ross and Jarlath have fast become one of the most talked about combinations around, wowing audiences wherever they play.
With two albums released to critical acclaim, a busy international touring schedule and numerous award nominations (BBC Young Musician of the Year, Best Duo BBC Radio 2 awards, Best Live Act, Musician of the Year and Trad Composer of the Year Scot Trad Music Awards) this is one act not to miss! The trio will also tour to Ballymoney, Belfast, Armagh and Maghera, for full details visit www.movingonmusic.com. This tour is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland through the NI Music Touring Programme.
To purchase tickets (£12 / £10 concession) and for further information on any Down Arts Centre events, please contact the box office on 028 4461 0747. The complete Down Arts Centre Season Programme is available to download at www.downartscentre.com.
“Ridiculously talented” **** Glasgow Herald
“Two Stupendous young musicians” **** Mojo Magazine
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India’s Healthcare System Struggles With Rise in Non-communicable Diseases
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In the last three decades, India has undergone major changes in all fields -- social, economic, and political. In this period, the country has also undergone a major epidemiological transition. The epidemiological transition describes changing patterns of population age distributions, mortality, fertility, life expectancy, and causes of death. Since 1990, the country’s disease patterns have shifted -- mortality due to communicable, maternal, neonatal, and nutritional diseases has declined substantially, and non-communicable diseases and injuries are increasingly contributing to overall disease burden.
India’s healthcare system is, therefore, facing a dual challenge. Although the burden from diseases such as diarrhoea, lower respiratory infections, tuberculosis, and neonatal disorders is being reduced, it still remains quite high in most of the states across the country. On the other hand, the contribution of non-communicable conditions such as heart diseases, stroke, and diabetes to health loss are rising.
Even though the burden of non-communicable diseases has grown substantially in the last three decades, India still does not have sufficiently detailed data on the diseases for research and policy purposes. In 2017, as a part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Risk Factors, and Injuries (GBD) Study, the India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative Collaborators produced an analysis of state variations in epidemiological transition levels.
The initiative was launched in October 2015, and is a collaboration between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), and senior experts and stakeholders, from about 100 institutions across India. They produced a comprehensive assessment of the diseases causing the most premature deaths and ill-health in each state of the country, the risk factors responsible for this burden, and their trends spanning 26 years from 1990 to 2016. This is the only available data available about disease burden across the country.
India’s Epidemiological transition
India’s epidemiological transition has been driven in part by the fact that fewer lives are cut short by communicable, maternal, neonatal, and nutritional diseases (CMNNDs), and hence more people survive to develop and die from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) or suffer injuries. However, what a person is likely to die of depends on their age, where they live, as well as social and economic factors.
The proportion of all deaths in India due to CMNNDs reduced from 53.6% in 1990 to 27.5% in 2016, while the proportion for NCDs went up from 37.9% in 1990 to 61.8% in 2016. The proportion of deaths due to injuries also increased from 8.5% to 10.7%.
The Initiative divided the Indian states into three groups and analysed the epidemiological transition undergone by each state under these groups and also analysed the trends shown by each group. Their findings highlighted that India’s states will require very different policy approaches according to the nature of the disease burden they are facing. According to the Initiative, the health planning for each state and union territory in India should ideally be based on its specific disease and risk factors profile.
The report also analysed the years of life lost (YLLs) in various age groups across the state groups. YLLs is a measure that quantifies the number of years of life a person loses at the age of their death, based on the highest life expectancy for their age group anywhere in the world. It read, “While deaths are a useful metric for understanding some aspects of population health, they do not take into account the amount of life lost when a person dies. For example, a death at the age of 80 is given the same weight as a death at the age of 10. In addition to deaths, decision-makers also need to know how much premature mortality is caused by a particular disease or injury.”
Empowered Action Group (EAG) States
At 34.6%, the percentage of deaths caused by CMNNDs in the Empowered Action Group states remained higher than the other states across the country. While 55.1% of the deaths were caused by NCDs, 10.2% of the deaths were attributed to injuries. Among CMNNDs, the disease categories that caused the highest proportions of deaths were diarrhoea, lower respiratory infections, and other common infectious diseases (19.9%), HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (6.4%), and neonatal disorders(4.9%).
Among NCDs, the category of cardiovascular diseases (21.9%) was the leading cause of death, followed by chronic respiratory diseases (12.4%), cancers (7.8%), and the category containing diabetes and urogenital, blood, and endocrine diseases (5.2%). Compared to the other two groups, the proportion of deaths due to chronic respiratory diseases was highest in the EAG states group.
In the EAG states, Ischaemic heart disease, which is an NCD, was the highest cause of YLLs among males, while among females, diarrhoeal diseases and lower respiratory infections, both part of CMNNDs, remained the biggest contributors to YLLs.
At 32.1%, the percentage of deaths caused by CMNNDs in the Northeastern states was only a little lower than that in the EAG states, and much higher than the other states group. NCDs contributed to 58.8% of the total deaths, while 9.1% were attributed to injuries. Among CMNNDs, the disease categories that caused the highest proportions of deaths were diarrhoea, lower respiratory infections, and other common infectious diseases (17%), HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (6.1%), and neonatal disorders(4.6%).
Similar to the EAG states, NCDs that caused the highest number of deaths were cardiovascular diseases (23%), chronic respiratory diseases (9.6%), cancers (9.5%), and the category containing diabetes and urogenital, blood, and endocrine diseases (6.2%). Deaths due to cancers was highest in this group when compared to the other two groups.
In the Northeastern states, the leading cause of YLLs among males was stroke, followed by Ischaemic heart disease, an NCD, and among females the leading causes were diarrhoea and lower respiratory infections.
At 20.2%, the percentage of deaths caused by CMNNDs was lowest in the other states group, while the percentage of deaths caused by NCDs was highest at 68.5%. Around 11.3% of the deaths were attributed to injuries. It can be inferred from this that in the other states, more people were living till an older age to die from NCDs.
Among NCDs, the proportion of deaths due to cardiovascular diseases (34.5%) and the diabetes category (7.9%) were highest in this group.
The leading cause of YLLs among both males and females were Ischaemic heart disease and stroke. Even in this category, the females were more susceptible to CMNNDs than males. Suicide was also a major cause of YLLs among females.
The Bigger Picture
According to the report, as more Indians live into adulthood and old age, they are increasingly likely to experience poor health from disabling conditions. This has important implications for the country’s health system, which will have to care for a growing number of patients, many of them suffering from chronic conditions.
The leading individual cause of death in India in 2016 was Ischaemic heart disease, the death rate from which was twice as much as the next leading cause. The other NCDs in the top 10 individual causes of death included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), stroke, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. Diarrhoeal diseases, lower respiratory infections, and tuberculosis were the leading CMNND individual causes of death, and road injuries and suicides were the leading injury individual causes of death among the top 10 in India. There were wide variations in death rates from the leading causes between the states. The highest death rate from Ischaemic heart disease among the states was 12 times the lowest rate, and these death rates were generally higher among the states belonging to the higher epidemiological transition level groups.
This shows that even though India has managed to significantly decrease the amount of deaths caused by communicable, maternal, neonatal, and nutritional diseases, the non-communicable diseases are affecting a large number of people and the healthcare system in India is unable to deal with it. The public healthcare system is struggling with poor infrastructure and shortage of manpower, while private healthcare still remains inaccessible for a majority of the population of the country.
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Republicans deride him as “the accidental senator.” Democrats say he’s the trend of the future.
What they can agree on is this: State Sen. John Brooks is the Democratic incumbent Republicans are making the strongest bid to take out this November.
Elsewhere in the state, Senate Republicans are playing defense, worried about protecting incumbents in a handful of key districts in a bid to hold on to their 32-31 advantage in the chamber. But the race pitting Brooks (D-Seaford) against Republican Jeff Pravato, the mayor of Massapequa Park, differs from the others in that it is the one spot the GOP is playing offense.
“This may be the GOP’s best shot at flipping a Senate seat anywhere in the state,” said Lawrence Levy, executive dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University. “If the party is going to retain control of the Senate, this is almost a must win. And since both sides know this, it also may be one of the most competitive races.”
Brooks, a 68-year-old former insurance executive, scored a surprising win over incumbent Republican Michael Venditto in 2016 — prevailing by 314 votes out of about 137,000 cast. He had been viewed as a long shot, but got an enormous boost when Venditto’s father — John Venditto, then the Oyster Bay town supervisor — was indicted on corruption charges just three weeks before Election Day.
Though Michael Venditto wasn’t accused of wrongdoing, the name association was seen widely as the biggest influence on the race. After all, Brooks didn’t have much in the way of campaign funds — he was outspent 5-to-1. Further irking Republicans, the elder Venditto was later acquitted.
“I don’t think there anybody who doubts why (Brooks) won,” said Michael Dawidziak, a Long Island political consultant who generally works with Republicans but who isn’t involved in this race. “Nobody would have expected Venditto to lose if the indictment hadn’t come down.”
Now the question is will the South Shore district revert to its traditional Republican roots or will Brooks prevail through the power of incumbency and talk of a Democratic “blue wave” this fall?
Republicans say Brooks’ 2016 “fluke” victory won’t be repeated.
“He fell into it. Since then, he hasn’t done much for this area,” said Pravato, whose campaign website calls him a “common sense Republican.”
The 49-year-old was born in Rosedale, raised in Farmingdale, earned a bachelor’s degree from C.W. Post (now LIU-Post) and now is a married father of four. He worked on Wall Street for more than 20 years. Besides serving as Massapequa Park mayor (a part-time job), he works full time as Oyster Bay’s deputy commissioner for public works.
Pravato makes the same campaign argument that other Long Island Republicans make against their Senate foes: If Brooks wins and Democrats take the majority, they will be led by New York City Democrats, who form the bulk of the conference.
And every block of state government will be controlled by Democrats. Pravato contends the last time that happened (2009-10), Long Island schools and businesses suffered in the form of less state aid and the creation of the MTA payroll tax.
“We can’t have that again,” Pravato said.
Brooks was a Republican when he was nominated by the Democrats two years ago, but since switched his enrollment. The Seaford resident earned a bachelor’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology, served on the Seaford school board for six years and worked as a volunteer fireman for four decades. He has a son and a granddaughter.
Democrats contend Brooks is positioned solidly to win re-election and that he will be part of a Democratic “blue wave” that will give them the Senate. They say Long Island isn’t the GOP stronghold it used to be. They downplay Republican digs about Brooks winning only because of the Venditto indictment and see a parallel in another Island seat that turned over.
“That was the line they used about Kaminsky,” Sen. Michael Gianaris (D-Queens), said, referring to Democrat Todd Kaminsky winning a southwestern Nassau County seat after then-Sen. Dean Skelos, a Republican, was indicted. “That if Skelos hadn’t gone down, Kaminsky wouldn’t have won. Now Kaminsky has established himself” as an entrenched incumbent.
Gianaris, who spearheads the Democrats’ election strategy, argued that Brooks has distinguished himself on “tax relief” by backing numerous proposals, including one to cap the local share of school taxes, and has fought for Island interests and schools.
Strategically, while Republicans are trying to tie Brooks to city Democrats, he’s trying to tie Pravato to President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans — specifically the new tax law that caps federal deductions on local taxes paid.
“We already pay too much in taxes … now Republicans have taken away our local deductions,” reads one Brooks campaign flyer.
Despite being considered a Republican district, Democrats actually have a slight enrollment edge: approximately 85,000 to 74,000. Another 51,000 voters aren’t enrolled in any party and 10,000 are enrolled in minor parties. Nearly 80 percent are Nassau County residents; the rest are in Suffolk County.
Unlike 2016, Brooks has money. He’s raised nearly $250,000 since taking office in 2017 and had $182,000 on hand as of mid-July. Pravato raised $115,000 since joining the race this spring and has $69,000 on hand.
Both sides are promising aggressive ad campaigns as well as extensive door-to-door efforts. And each is talking confidently about winning.
“There never had been in history two Democratic senators from Nassau County and now we have that,” Gianaris said. “The trends are changing.”
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Bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc. said it would take a $4.1 billion charge at its Chartis unit after a review showed higher-than-expected claims on older policies for asbestos exposure and workers' compensation.
In a further bid to bolster capital at the unit, the U.S. government will allow AIG to retain $2 billion from recent sales.
Under Chief Executive Robert Benmosche, AIG had been selling businesses such as its AIG Star Life Insurance Co. and AIG Edison Life Insurance Co. to refocus on core units including global property insurer Chartis and U.S. life insurer SunAmerica.
But an annual loss-reserve review of Chartis showed it needed to put more money aside for accidents, mostly from 2005 and earlier, AIG said in a statement Wednesday.
To boost capital at Chartis after the fourth-quarter charge, the U.S. government agreed to let AIG keep half of its $4 billion in proceeds from the Star Life and Edison Life sales.
"I'm not surprised by this," said insurance equity analyst Cathy Seifert. "I think it's a very prudent move."
Chartis's reserving practices and methodology prior to 2005 seemed a little aggressive, relative to peers and in consideration of the mix of business it was writing, she explained.
AIG shares were down 63 cents or 1.5 percent at $41.74 in late morning trading, after earlier falling as much as 2.9 percent.
The government will still be repaid in full for its investment in AIG despite the change in the distribution of asset sale proceeds, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
"At the end of the day, the whole point is strengthening (AIG's) balance sheet," said the source, who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
The company and the U.S. Treasury plan to sell at least $15 billion in stock in May.
The reserve strengthening — a total of $4.6 billion, excluding $446 million in discount and premium adjustments — is mostly in response to asbestos, excess casualty, excess workers' compensation and primary workers' compensation claims, the insurer said.
Changes to expectations of asbestos-related claims made up most of the charge. AIG said it had changed some of its loss-reserve-related assumptions, "taking into consideration recent, higher industrywide trends regarding expanding coverage theories for liability."
The changes in loss estimates for excess and primary workers' compensation resulted from continuing medical inflation, additional treatment specialties and longer claim periods, the company said. Losses from primary workers' compensation were "further compounded by reduced return to work opportunities in today's high unemployment environment."
AIG will report its fourth-quarter results after the market closes on Feb. 24. Through Tuesday, analysts on average had expected the company to report a profit of 61 cents a share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The insurer reported a profit, stripping out extraordinary items and discontinued operations, of $2 billion through the first three quarters of this year.
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The Kalasha religion is a complex, convoluted subject with multi-layered and often paradoxical beliefs. Unlike religions such as Christianity, there is no separation between the religious and secular life.
Kalash is based on the strict separation of the pure (ONJESHTA) and impure (PRAGATA) realms. The pure realm is associated with mountain tops (Home of SUCHI – fairies of supernatural beings), the high pastures, goats, goat-houses and carved wooden shrines. The wild MARKHOR goats are the scared herds of the supernatural beings and subsist on juniper.
Women, because they are considered impure due to their menstrual cycle, are confined to a special house (The Bashali) at the time and when they give birth. When women leave the Bashali House, which is always situated near the river, they must wash from head to foot and all their clothes. Women are not allowed to venture near the pure realm of the goat and cattle- houses and the high pastures. If Kalasha men and women break the strict clan law, by marrying into the clan within five generations on the father’s side, they offend the Kalasha religion. Women can then no longer take part in the purification ceremony called shishow at the winter festival, when juniper branches are dipped in water and passed over their heads. Men can no longer be anointed with the blood of a goat during purification ceremonies.
This dichotomy in Kalasha society is noticed constantly in the daily life. A woman cannot go to the upper portions of the village if she recently gave a birth, until she has undergone purification ceremony at one of the festivals. She cannot drink out of cups and must carry her own drinking vessel. She may not drink out of a communal water container, but must cup her left hand as an intermediary channel. Women cannot wash inside the houses or carry out their ablutions in sight of the goat and cattle-houses. They must not visit the scared shrines. They are not allowed to eat the meat of the male goat. At the funeral of a woman there is no dancing. | <urn:uuid:0185c11f-464a-4fa7-acb9-26677478aa15> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2008/09/pakistan-religion-women | 2024-04-20T17:55:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.969428 | 436 |
Pride and Prejudice
“If gays vote Tory they will rue the day very soon,” cautioned Chris Bryant darkly. His comments followed Ben Bradshaw’s attack on the Conservatives, warning that a deep strain of homophobia persists in their ranks. The Culture Secretary bares the scars of a nasty and prejudiced general campaign in Exeter 12 years ago, when his oddball Tory opponent Dr Adrian Rogers accused gay people of leading “deviant lifestyles”.
But does this new wave of criticism ring true – even following Cameron’s apology for section 28? Iain Dalecountered that it did not. In an “open letter” he stressed the progress that gay rights have made from the fringe to the mainstream within the party. And he asked for good grace from Bryant, writing:
“In my speech at my civil partnership ceremony I thanked Tony Blair for making such an event possible. Why do you both find it impossible to articulate any sort of acknowledgement of the fact that the Tories have changed?”
Tory Rascal also believed that “foaming at the mouth” Bradshaw was off-the-mark and outdated.
“As in all things, the Conservatives stand for the belief that success can be achieved by those who work hard and are determined to overcome their difficulties. As a gay man from a broken home, I found that approach appealing. In the battle for the pink vote, social liberalism and sound money is bound to win,” he blogged.
A survey of Tory PPCs conducted by Conservative Home would appear to bare this out, indicating that some 62% believe “same sex couples should be given the same benefits as married couples”.
Even non-Tories were unimpressed with Labour’s attack, Garbo on the Wardman Wire explaining that while there may be homophobia in the Conservative party, “Bradshaw’s attack is so unsophisticated and sweeping it is merely an easy cheap shot providing nothing for the electorate other than a confused, desperate sound bite”.
Marking Gay Pride with something other than a slanging match – Stephen Twigg reflected on the development of gay rights as a central plank of Labour’s equality agenda, while The Talking Clock recalls the injustices of section 28. Elsewhere, Lib Dem Linlithgow Journal blogged on gay Muslims and ‘EastEnders’.
What have we learned this week?
Bloggers from the left and right have agreed to join Nick Ferrari in boycotting Iranian-state TV station, Press TV. This is good news, but it does beg the question of those who have previously appeared on the station: have they only now noticed that the station pumps out propaganda in support of racist tyranny?
And as Benjamin Gray commented this week, “Press TV exists to promote lies, and is an arm of a government that sees fit to shut down newspapers that contradict it”.
Around the World
At the Zimbabwean online activist hub, Kubatana, a call went out for domestic confidence in the possibility of economic revival. “The success of the country’s economic turnaround should be measured by how we use the local investment that is lying idle before using foreign assistance.”
Videos of the Week
Remember BBC sitcom ‘Coupling‘? Here the gang confront the apparently shocking notion of a gay Thatcherite. “How dare you say that! You’re gay, you’re our side!” lefty Sally cries.
Quote of the Week
“I wondered if this could be the same Baroness Warsi who was accused of distributing homophobic leaflets when a candidate in the 2005 General Election?”
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Newswise — The nature of free-floating planets (FFPs) is still mysterious. FFPs might originate in two ways: they either form on their own, like stars, through the gravitational collapse of small clouds of gas, or they form like planets around stars and then get stripped off from their stellar systems. Until now it was hard to investigate which formation mechanism is more likely, as a large homogenous sample of FFPs was missing. To answer this question, Núria Miret Roig and her collaborators targeted the Upper Scorpius young stellar association to search for these elusive planets. Star associations are open star clusters in which stars are no longer gravitationally bound to each other.
"Identifying FFPs within a star cluster is a major challenge, like finding a needle in the haystack”, explains Miret Roig. “One needs eyes sensitive enough to detect the ‘needles’. Stars are relatively bright and easy to spot, whereas planets are several thousand times fainter and can only be detected with large aperture telescopes and sensitive detectors. An additional difficulty is to differentiate planets from the overwhelming multitude of field stars and background galaxies.”
The team combined a vast amount of images available in public astronomical archives with new deep wide-field observations obtained with the best infrared and optical telescopes in the world. Thereby they were able to measure the tiny motions, colors, and luminosities of tens of millions of sources. To identify associations, the team first analyzed movement patterns of the sources, known as proper motions. The members of an association have similar proper motions, as they all originated from the same gas cloud, whereas objects unrelated to the association show random movement. After selecting possible association members by their motions, the team refined the selection by means of luminosities and colors, two characteristics that distinguish planets from stars and galaxies.
An important fraction of the images used for this study comes from the VISTA Star Formation Altas (VISIONS), a project led by Professor João Alves of the Department of Astrophysics of the University of Vienna. This atlas imaged in near-infrared all nearby star formation complexes identifiable from the Southern Hemisphere.
In total the team analyzed over 80.000 wide-field images taken over a span of twenty years and in addition around 100 terabytes of information. The result: 170 previously unknown FFPs, all members of the Upper Scorpius association. This is by far the largest sample of FFPs in a single association and almost doubles the total number of FFPs known to date.
“The large number of FFPs we found points to dynamical ejection from planetary systems as an important mechanism to their formation, as solely collapse from clouds would not result in so many FFPs. This result implies relatively short timescales, between 3 to 10 million years, for the formation of giant planet systems” explains Miret Roig.
Hervé Bouy, principal investigator of the European project within which this study is framed, emphasizes that “the FFPs that we identified are excellent targets for follow-up studies, in particular, to study planetary atmospheres in the absence of a blinding host star. Additionally, we can study the presence of gas and dust around FFPs, in what we call 'circumplanetary disks’, in order to shed light on their formation process.”
If the fraction of FFPs found in Upper Scorpius is similar to that of other star forming regions, there could be several billions of planets with the size of Jupiter roaming the Milky Way without a host star. This number could be even greater for Earth-mass planets since they are known to be more common than massive planets.
This research is part of the ERC Consolidator program COSMIC-DANCE led by H. Bouy (University of Bordeaux) and is the main result of N. Miret Roig PhD’s thesis. This study has been possible thanks to the extensive use of data from ESO, NOAJ, NOAO, ING, VISIONS and from the ESA mission Gaia. Artist conception of a Jupiter-like free-floating planet in a star forming region. Credit: J.-C. Cuillandre, COSMIC-DANCe / CFHT / Gaia DPAC
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CLIENT Franz Harary Production
SCOPE Concept, schematic Design and DD
PROJECT Magic Show Theater
LOCATION Zhenjiang, China
SUMMARY An amazing show production where magic, acrobatics and ocean world meet together to create a fantastic guest experience never seen before. The theater is 2500 seat with stage that is combined with water pool in the front and show stage in the back. The theater is located in the center of Aquarium building that we designed previously. This is a very complex show that Nextep team designed and coordinated all show and facility that works like seamless machine. The project is under construction and expected to open in 2024. | <urn:uuid:c3d5919d-cc24-4af4-a152-75d2d671072e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.nextepdesign.com/ocean-dreams | 2024-04-20T17:17:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.948181 | 133 |
Technical Director / PM / Business Development
Shawn Started his career at 20 at Disney Imagineering as a lighting apprentice in lighting and special effects on the EPCOT Center and Disney parks. He complimented his entertainment career by studying business management and during the past 38 years held positions as executive producer, creative director, marketing business analyst and creative technical director, collaborating on hundreds of productions, promoting patented technologies to fortune 500 companies, government tourism boards, location-based entertainment, and major studio theme parks, including Warner Bros, Paramount, Universal Studios and Disney. He has consulted on large multimedia LBE and Event projects for 20+ years across the MENA region Incl. Dubailand for the Dubai government. In January 2020 he was contracted as design CTO and project manager for Saudi Arabia’s $1.4BN entertainment festivals in Jeddah and Riyadh. His immersive media education started in 1985 while collaborating with Louie Schwartzberg, the award-winning pioneer/director of large format time-lapse cinematography, and Ivan Dryer, visionary entertainment inventor of lasers projections. In 1998, Shawn won the Innovation Award from the European Office of Innovative Enterprises for the Virtual Reality FX Theater, a multisensory domed theatre supporting 3D, mixed media content and special laser technology. In 2013, he returned to Los Angeles to research emerging immersive technologies in VR / AR / XR / Volumetric and light field cinema. At Nextep Designs he is leading groundbreaking engineering & immersive media productions for major clients in the distressed cinema market, The METDOME- an E-Games Sports & Music Franchise, and METAMALL – both location-based retail complexes using AR, XR and Ai patented display technologies. | <urn:uuid:3896976c-2358-441e-b2d0-ddc2f418a251> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.nextepdesign.com/shawnbarrett | 2024-04-20T17:25:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.925228 | 356 |
Manager, Jefferson Consulting Group
Although Jamie Mullaney only recently moved into federal IT procurement from the international development community, she is already making her mark.
One of her clients is the U.S. Forest Service, which recently awarded nearly $1 billion in blanket purchase agreements for IT services that have been named mandatory BPAs for the entire Agriculture Department. After the BPAs were awarded, Mullaney interviewed agency leaders and frontline employees to identify and address pain points in the IT procurement process. Her research has led to the development of training materials, templates and communication products to help the BPAs be as successful as possible throughout the ordering period.
She is also supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Center for Program Integrity in making better use of its in-house specialists during the procurement process and conducting a strategic assessment of CPI’s IT contracts and organization to improve the effectiveness of IT procurement. She helped train CMS personnel for new roles as technical evaluators and helped identify problems that were derailing the process. CMS is saving hundreds of staff-hours by getting the evaluation team back on track. | <urn:uuid:8f1ae2e3-f1b5-40a2-ad6c-b71051922877> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.nextgov.com/acquisition/2020/11/rising-star-jamie-mullaney/258304/ | 2024-04-20T17:01:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.967714 | 223 |
The Cincinnati Bengals let three tight ends test free agency this offseason, and two have returned.
Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the deal is worth up to $6.5 million.
Eifert has struggled mightily with injuries over the course of his six-year career and has played more than eight games in just two seasons. The tight end missed the final 12 games of 2018 with a broken ankle. Eifert is expected to be healthy for OTAs.
Since his 2015 Pro Bowl season, in which he racked up 13 touchdowns, Eifert has played in just 14 games, caught 48 balls and compiled 619 receiving yards.
This is a low-risk move for both sides. Eifert signed a similar deal with Cincinnati after he entered free agency last year, agreeing to return to the Bengals for one season at around $5 million. The snakebit tight end's salary figures should be lower this time around. | <urn:uuid:b67df79b-cb25-4a5b-8fa9-4afeb99070f8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.nfl.com/news/tyler-eifert-returns-to-bengals-again-on-one-year-deal-0ap3000001022937 | 2024-04-20T16:44:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.977916 | 193 |
Peyton Manning has already accomplished plenty of notable feats during his prolific NFL tenure, but there are still a few mountains left for the 39-year-old quarterback to climb before he calls it a career. Peyton can become the all-time leader in wins for a quarterback with a triumph Sunday in Indy, and he can set the all-time passing yards mark with 284 yards.
So, which record for Manning is the most important: Passing yards, wins or touchdowns?
Wins record makes him model of consistent excellence
Football records are silly. Baseball has gone through the dead-ball era, the live-ball era and the steroid era, but milestones such as 3,000 hits, 500 home runs and 300 victories still mean something. Ever since the NFL was conceived in Ralph Hay's Hupmobile showroom in 1920, the sport has become increasingly pass-heavy with each successive generation. Manning's 72,000 yards and 540 touchdowns will lose their meaning in the future when another exceptional quarterback shatters them. I don't pay much attention to single-season win totals, but it speaks volumes that Manning has more career victories than any quarterback in history. A model of consistent excellence, Manning is the greatest regular-season passer the game has ever seen. -- Chris Wesseling
Passing yards is most telling record for Manning
Football is the ultimate team sport, so the wins record feels too team-dependent for this answer. If we are only judging by wins, Russell Wilson has been the best quarterback in the NFL since he was drafted. Yards is also far from perfect, but it's the most telling Manning record because it rewards his longevity and consistency.
Manning is likely the greatest regular-season quarterback in NFL history, which sounds like a backhanded compliment. It shouldn't be. Sixteen-game chunks are the best way we have to measure players. Manning's ability to perform year after year without any Andrew Luck-like slips has highlighted Manning's incredible preparation, consistency and ability to put his team in position to win titles. Anything can happen in the playoffs, but Manning puts his team into the tournament annually with a chance to get a Super Bowl. When it comes to throwing the ball, there are quarterbacks with bigger arms and faster releases. No one has been any better moving the ball and scoring points. That's a quarterback's primary job. *-- Gregg Rosenthal *
Touchdowns matter most due to record's potential longevity
I'm tempted to say wins, but if this is Manning's last season, the record should be broken by Tom Brady the year after. Manning is very much in tune with his legacy and he'd like to lay down a record that will take a long time to be broken. Both his yards mark and his touchdown mark should stand for quite some time assuming Brady and Brees don't have an insane tear in their late 30s, so we'll go with touchdowns because, for some reason, it feels less dependent on the wide receivers he's played with. We're not going out on a limb here by saying Manning will go down as one of the five best quarterbacks to ever play the game, but he's a victim of timing. Brady's Super Bowl collection and his close distance in many of these categories makes for an interesting discussion. Touchdowns, though, should be a record that Manning keeps for quite some time. -- Conor Orr
Wins make compelling case for him being best ever
Football heads regularly tell us that wins and losses should not be a stat connected to a quarterback. Gimme a break. Here are the top 10 winningest quarterbacks in history: Manning, Favre, Brady, Elway, Marino, Tarkenton, Unitas, Brees, Montana and Roethlisberger. All Hall of Famers or soon-to-be Hall of Famers. This is not a chicken or egg debate. Playing the game's most important position, Manning and friends almost single-handedly dictated the sustained success of their respective teams for years and years. That Manning will soon top that list is a testament to his greatness and why you can make a compelling case for him being the best ever. Manning has presided over 14 teams that have won 10 or more games in a season. He is the golden ticket to relevance for any team he touches. Just ask the 2011 Colts. -- Dan Hanzus
None of the above
Credit Peyton Manning's longevity and quality of play for allowing him to zone in on more records. However, wins aren't a quarterback stat and passing yards are skewed because of rule changes in the modern NFL -- which could lead to it being broken more quickly this time around. At this point Manning can gobble up all the records he wants, the only thing that will change the narrative of his career is another Super Bowl, or four. Peyton has been great for nearly two decades, but I really do not care about either record he could break Sunday.* --Kevin Patra*
All that's left for Manning to do is win a Super Bowl. The yardage and touchdowns and regular-season wins are fine, but Peyton doesn't want to live out the rest of his life as the brother who won fewer championships than Eli. Nearing 40, he's only here to lift the Lombardi one more time. Throwing a few more scores won't make up for another January disappointment. Next question. -- Marc Sessler | <urn:uuid:52fa1c74-ef9f-40df-8f36-58257aaa963b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.nfl.com/news/which-record-for-peyton-manning-is-most-important-0ap3000000573287 | 2024-04-20T16:59:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.97718 | 1,092 |
ADMISSIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The college takes admission from two sources:
The candidate needs to appear for the JEE Exam and appear in online counselling of UPCET. Candidate needs to opt NIET as the preferred choice in any of the branches we offer.
The college may conduct admission tests / on a merit basis / other criteria defined by the college admission policy.
In case your eligibility criteria meet AKTU norms, then your application is further processed for document verification. Upon successful verification, you will be offered provisional admission.
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The Association of Resident Doctors of Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital has announced its readiness to embark on an indefinite strike over the abysmal shortage of doctors, insecurity, and poor sponsorship of the residency programme.
The doctors announced this in a communique issued at the end of their emergency general meeting at the hospital on Tuesday.
The strike, according to the communique, would commence on January 31, 2024, after seven weeks grace in which its earlier third series of notification of ultimatum to the Enugu State Government to do the needful and meet its demands were ignored.
The communique was jointly signed by the President of ARD-ESUT, Dr Chukwunonso Ofonere, and its Secretary General, Dr Ikemefuna Nnamani.
It said that the EGM observed with regret, the silence from the management of the hospital on the 14-day ultimatum issued and another 49 days of grace following the ultimatum expiration for it to meet the demands of the association.
The group regretted that the management of ESUT, and the Enugu State Government had failed to declare a state of emergency on the employment of doctors and safety and security within the hospital.
The EGM observed that it is over 180 days since the government through the Secretary to the State Government promised the ARD of employment of medical officers, resident doctors, and payment of medical residency training fund.
It said that the EGM noted that the security men placed at the gate are no longer there and direct daily assault on doctors had increased again; while the safety of doctors and other health workers in the hospital cannot be guaranteed.
“The management should declare a state of emergency on the employment of doctors in the hospital. There should be an urgent approval for the recruitment of medical officers, resident doctors, and house officers in the hospital.
“This recruitment should be focused especially at the Accident and Emergency Department, Surgery Department, Internal Medicine Department, Paediatrics Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Departments, etc. Resident Doctors that have left our institution in the past four years and were never replaced.
“Management should ensure implementation of safety policies to protect her workers against physical attacks and kidnap by restoring the daily police and other covert security personnel deployed to the hospital.
“The 2023 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) has not been paid and exam bodies are closing their adverts,” it said.
The statement said that salary increments had not been looked into at all; even as house officers were excluded from the hardship/palliative of N25,000 given by the state governor.
“We are still back to where we were in 2023 or even worse as plans are on the way to increase the rents of those living in the hospital quarters (one-bedroom apartment) by about 375 per cent from N8,000 to N30,000 monthly.
“This will escalate the already palpable crises and we will be left with no other alternatives but to protect the interest and welfare of our members.
“Jan. 31, 2024, is here already and the doctors are mobilising for an indefinite, total, and maybe protracted industrial action if nothing is done,” it added.
The doctors also pleaded with the state Governor Peter Mbah, to intervene in the matter to avoid untold hardship and loss of lives that might occur if there is a disruption in the health care delivery in the state. | <urn:uuid:3d04bee1-39dd-4de4-985f-2c4bfadb591b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.nigerianewspapersonline.net/news/enugu-resident-doctors-begin-indefinite-strike-jan-31/ | 2024-04-20T15:40:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.973528 | 715 |
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As an au pair agency, we often get questions related to the au pair salary, reflecting the growing interest in understanding the financial aspects of this unique childcare arrangement. As families seek flexible and affordable childcare solutions, the topic of “au pair salary” has become increasingly relevant.
While au pairs do not receive a true salary, they are entitled to monthly pocket money plus housing and food in exchange for their hours as a caregiver. We will explore the financial aspects of the au pair arrangement, addressing common questions such as “Do au pairs make good money?”, “How much do you typically pay an au pair?”, “Do au pairs pay income tax?”, and “How much money can I make as an au pair?”
Many individuals considering au pairing wonder about its financial prospects. Au pairs, usually young individuals from foreign countries, live with host families and provide childcare services in exchange for room and board. While au pairs don’t receive traditional salaries, they do get a weekly or monthly stipend called pocket money.
The stipend an au pair receives varies from one country to another, and it’s not meant to be a substantial income. Rather, au pairing offers an opportunity for young adults to experience a new culture, enhance language skills, and gain valuable life experience while assisting families with childcare.
The stipend’s amount varies depending on the host family’s location and specific agreement, and it’s designed to cover personal expenses.
The stipend provided to au pairs depends on factors such as the host country’s regulations, the cost of living in the specific location, and the host family’s preferences. In addition to the stipend, host families also cover certain expenses.
Host families are generally required to provide room and board, transportation to and from the au pair’s home country, and sometimes a contribution toward the au pair’s educational expenses. The specifics may vary, but typically, families aim to make their au pair’s stay comfortable and economically reasonable.
It’s important to have clear discussions with your au pair about compensation, taking into consideration working hours, additional responsibilities, and any cultural exchange expectations when determining the overall arrangement.
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Host families are generally not responsible for withholding taxes from the au pair’s stipend. Au pairs may be required to file tax returns to meet reporting requirements. It’s important for both host families and au pairs to understand and comply with the tax regulations in their respective countries to avoid legal issues.
The income potential for au pairs is modest, as the primary focus of this cultural exchange program is not financial gain. However, au pairs can save money by living with their host families and receiving a stipend.
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So, what are the best exercises for fitness? I want to know because I don’t want to waste time, I want to get fit. Nobody wants to waste time. Especially in todays world where time is at a premium. Getting fit and healthy is no different. Fitness hacks and get fit quick can be very tempting. In professional sports we applaud the athlete that returns from injury quicker than anricipated. Sure, some exercises may be more beneficial than others but its not what you do, it’s how you do it.
The best exercises for fitness are …
Ones that are performed properly. In fact, ones that are performed perfectly. You can have a room full of athletes performing the same exercise. To the untrained observer they all look like they’re doing the same thing. The reality, however, is that each athlete is likely to be getting something very different from the practice. Why? Because they’ll be performing the movement with varying levels of technical proficiency. Those performing the movement perfectly will be maximising the benefit of it, others will simply be going through the motions.
It aint what you do it’s the way that you do it
How do you make sure that you are getting the best out of an exercise?
- Find a good demonstration of the movement that explains the key coaching points
- Tune into the technique as demonstrated
- Establish consistently perfect technique before speeding the movement up or adding additional resistance
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AscotAt NK Fitness we very recently employed our first apprentice. One of the very first conversations with them centred around the skills that we were looking to see them develop. Exercise knowledge was not top of the list. This may come as a surprise to some people. Communication was actually our number one skill on the development list. And here in liest the difference between gaining clients and keeping them.
Who wants a fat dietician?
I would much rather have a fat pastry chef, and a lean dietician. Why? Well it gives some credibility to their product, right? The same is very true of personal training and strength & conditioning. People looking to invest in Ascots leading personal trainers want to feel that their new coach can ‘walk the walk’. This doesn’t mean that every trainer has to look like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’. Personal trainers have to be fit for purpose and therefore body image can go a long way to generating first impressions that clients have found the right person. Being able to practice what you preach for your clients is an important aspect of gaining clients in Ascot and Sunningdale.
Doing what it says on the tin
So you look the part, good start! As a leading personal trainer in Ascot at face value you look like you know what you’re doing! However, the next step in building credibility is being able to deliver your product. This is where exercise knowledge and technical expertise is important. There is certainly a minimum level of knowledge required to plan and administer safe and effectve sessions for clients. It’s this skill that will help people determine whether you ‘know you’re stuff’. For many people, having a good technical skill set will be enough for you to keep coming back. You’re giving them what they need and getting them to where they want – job done.
The complete package
You look the part and you know what you’re talking about. Are you able to present this in a way that gets complete buy in from the client? The most successful personal trainers in Ascot and sunningdale are highly skilled communicators – they’re able to bring the best our of their clients. Not only is the programme they deliver good, but they deliver in such a way that clients love it. Clients that enjoy a training experience buy into the process. As a result they train more consistently and achieve better results. Most importantly, though the process become much more enjoyable. Here in lies the personal trainers secret weapon – communication in all its different forms.
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Matteo Ricci Born: 6-Oct-1552 Birthplace: Macerata, Italy Died: 11-May-1610 Location of death: Beijing, China Cause of death: unspecified Remains: Buried, Zhalan Cemetery, Beijing, China
Gender: Male Religion: Roman Catholic Race or Ethnicity: White Occupation: Religion Nationality: Italy Executive summary: Jesuit missionary to China Italian missionary to China, born of a noble family at Macerata in the March of Ancona on the 7th of October 1552. After some education at a Jesuit college in his native town he went to study law at Rome, where in 1571, in opposition to his father's wishes, he joined the Society of Jesus.
In 1577 Ricci and other students offered themselves for the East Indian missions. Ricci, without visiting his family to take leave, proceeded to Portugal. His comrades were Rudolfo Acquaviva, Nicolas Spinola, Francesco Pasio and Michele Ruggieri, all afterwards, like Ricci himself, famous in the Jesuit annals. They arrived at Goa in September 1578. After four years spent in India, Ricci was summoned to the task of opening China to evangelization.
Several fruitless attempts had been made by Xavier, and since his death, to introduce the Church into China -- as by Melchior Nunes of the Jesuit Society operating from Sanchian in 1555; by Gaspar da Cruz, a Dominican, in that or the following year; by the Augustinians under Martin Herrada, 1575; and in 1579 by the Franciscans led by Pedro d'Alfaro. In 1571 a house of the Jesuits had been set up at Macao (where the Portuguese were established in 1557), but their attention was then occupied with Japan, and it was not until the arrival at Macao of Alessandro Valignani on a visitation in 1582 that work in China was really taken up. For this object he had obtained the services first of Ruggieri and then of Ricci. After various disappointments they found access to Chow-king-fu on the Si-Kiang or West River of Canton, where the viceroy of the two provinces of Kwang-tung and Kwang-si then had his residence, and by his favor were able to establish themselves there for some years. Their proceedings were very cautious and tentative; they excited the curiosity and interest of even the more intelligent Chinese by their clocks, their globes and maps, their books of European engravings, and by Ricci's knowledge of mathematics, including dialling and the projection of maps. They conciliated some influential friends, and their reputation spread widely in China. This was facilitated by the Chinese system of transfer of public officers from one province of the empire to another, and in the later movements of the missionaries they frequently met with one and another of their old acquaintances in office, who were more or less well disposed. Eventually troubles at Chow-king compelled them to seek a new home; and in 1589, with the viceroy's sanction, they migrated to Chang-chow in the northern part of Kwang-tung, not far from the well-known Meiling Pass.
During his stay here Ricci was convinced that a mistake had been made in adopting a dress resembling that of the bonzes, a class who were the objects either of superstition or of contempt. With the sanction of the visitor it was ordered that in future the missionaries should adopt the costumes of Chinese literates, and, in fact, they before long adopted Chinese manners altogether.
Chang-chow, as a station, did not prove a happy selection, but it was not until 1595 that an opportunity occurred of travelling northward. For some time Ricci's residence was at Nan-chang-fu, the capital of Kiang-si; but in 1598 he was able to proceed under favorable conditions to Nan-king, and from there for the first time to Peking, which had all along been the goal of his missionary ambition. But circumstances were not then propitious, and the party had to return to Nan-king. The fame of the presents which they carried had, however, reached the court, and the Jesuits were summoned north again, and on the 24th of January 1601 they entered the capital. Wan-li, the emperor of the Ming dynasty, in those days lived in seclusion, and saw no one but his women and the eunuchs. But the missionairies were summoned to the palace; their presents were immensely admired, and the emperor had the curiosity to send for portraits of the fathers themselves.
They obtained a settlement, with an allowance for subsistence, in Peking, and from this time to the end of his life Ricci's estimation among the Chinese was constantly increasing, as was at the same time the amount of his labors. Visitors thronged the mission house incessantly; and inquiries came to him from all parts of the empire respecting the doctrines which he taught, or the numerous Chinese publications which he issued. This in itself was a great burden, as Chinese composition, if wrong impressions are to be avoided, demands extreme care and accuracy. As head of the mission, which now had four stations in China, he also devoted much time to answering the letters of the priests under him, a matter on which he spared no pains or detail. New converts had to be attended to -- always welcomed, and never hustled away. Besides these came the composition of his Chinese books, the teaching of his people and the maintenance of the record of the mission history which had been enjoined upon him by the general of the order, and which he kept well up to date. Thus his labors were wearing and incessant. In May 1610 he broke down, and after an illness of eight days died on the 11th of that month. His colleague Pantoja applied to the emperor for a burying-place outside the city. This was granted, with the most honorable official testimonies to the reputation and character of Ricci; and a large building in the neighborhood of the city was at the same time bestowed upon the mission for their residence.
Ricci's work was the foundation of the subsequent success attained by the Roman Catholic Church in China. When the missionaries of other Roman Catholic orders made their way into China, twenty years later, they found great fault with the manner in which certain Chinese practices had been dealt with by the Jesuits, a matter in which Ricci's action and policy had given the tone to the mission in China -- though in fact that tone was rather inherent in the Jesuit system than the outcome of individual character, for controversies of an exactly parallel nature arose two generations later in southern India, between the Jesuits and Capuchins, regarding what were called "Malabar rites." The controversy thus kindled in China burned for considerably more than a century with great fierceness. The chief points were (1) the lawfulness and expediency of certain terms employed by the Jesuits in naming God Almighty, such as Tien, "Heaven", and Shang-ti, "Supreme Ruler" or "Emperor", instead of Tien-Chu, "Lord of Heaven", and in particular the erection of inscribed tablets in the churches, on which these terms were made use of; (2) in respect to the ceremonial offerings made in honor of Confucius, and of personal ancestors, which Ricci had recognized as merely civil observances; (3) the erection of tablets in honor of ancestors in private houses; and (4), more generally, sanction and favor accorded to ancient Chinese sacred books and philosophical doctrine, as not really trespassing on Christian faith.
Probably no European name of past centuries is so well known in China as that of Li-ma-ku, the form in which the name of Ricci (Ri-cci Mat-teo) was adapted to Chinese usage, and by which he appears in Chinese records. The works which he composed in Chinese are numerous; a list of them (apparently by no means complete, however) will be found in Athanasius Kircher's China Illustrata, and also in Abel Rémusat's Nouveaux Mélanges Asiatiques. They are said to display an aptitude for clothing ideas in a Chinese dress very rare and remarkable in a foreigner. One of the first which attracted attention and reputation among Chinese readers was a Treatise upon Friendship, in the form of a dialogue containing short and pithy paragraphs; this is stated in the De Expeditione to have been suggested during Ricci's stay at Nan-chang by a conversation with the prince of Kien-ngan, who asked questions regarding the laws of friendship in the West.
In the early part of his residence at Peking, when enjoying constant intercourse with scholars of high position, Ricci brought out the T'ien-chu shih-i, or "Veritable Doctrine of the Lord of Heaven", which deals with the divine character and attributes under eight heads. "This work", says A. Wylie, "contains some acute reasomng in support of the propositions laid down, but the doctrine of faith in Christ is very slightly touched upon. The teachings of Buddhism are vigorously attacked, whilst the author tries to draw a parallel between Christianity and the teachings of the Chinese literati."
In 1604 Ricci completed the Erh-shih-wu yen, a series of short articles of moral bearing, but exhibiting little of the essential doctrines of Christianity. Chi-jęn shih pien is another of his productions, completed in 1608, and consisting of a record of ten conversations held with Chinese of high position. The subjects are: (1) Years past no longer ours; (2) Man a sojourner on earth; (3) Advantage of frequent contemplation of eternity; (4) Preparation for judgment by such contemplation; (5) The good man not desirous of talking; (6) Abstinence, and its distinction from the prohibition to take life; (7) Self-examination and self-reproof inconsistent with inaction; (8) Future reward and punishment; (9) Prying into futurity hastens calamity; (10) Wealth with covetousness more wretched than poverty with contentment. To this work is appended a translation of eight European hymns, with elucidations, written in 1609.
Some of the characteristics thus indicated may have suggested the bitterness of attacks afterwards made upon Ricci's theology. An example of these is found in the work called Anecdotes sur l'état de religion dans la Chine (Paris, 1733-35), the author of which (Abbé Villers) speaks of the T'ien-chu shih-i in this fashion: "The Jesuit was also so ill versed in the particulars of the faith that, as the holy bishop of Conon, Monsgr. Maigrot, says of him, one need merely read his book on the true religion to convince oneself that he had never imbibed the first elements of theology."
Ricci's pointed attacks on Buddhism, and the wide circulation of his books, called forth the opposition of the Buddhist clergy. One of the ablest who took their part was Chu-hang, a priest of Hang-chow, who had abandoned the literary status for the Buddhist cloister. He wrote three articles against the doctrine of the missionaries. These were brought to Ricci's notice in an ostensible tone of candor by Yu-chun-he, a high mandarin at the capital. This letter, with Ricci's reply, the three Buddhist declamations and Ricci's confutation, were published in a collected form by the Christian Sen-Kwang-K'e.
Another work of Ricci's which attracted attention was the Hsi-kuo fa, or "Art of Memory as practiced in the West." Ricci was himself a great expert in memoria technica, and astonished the Chinese by his performances in this line. He also wrote or edited various Chinese works on geography, the celestial and terrestrial spheres, geometry and arithmetic. And the detailed history of the mission was drawn out by him, which after his death was brought home by P. Nicolas Trigault, and published at Augsburg, and later in a complete form at Lyons under the name De Expeditione Christiana apud Sinas Suscepta, ab Soc. Jesu, Ex P. Mat. Ricci ejusdem Societatis Commentariis, Trigault himself adding many interesting notes on China and the Chinese.
Among the scientific works which Ricci took into China was a set of maps, which at first created great interest, but afterwards disgust when the Chinese came to perceive the insignificant place assigned to the "Middle Kingdom", thrust, as it seemed, into a corner, instead of being set in the center of the world like the gem in a ring. Ricci, seeing their dissatisfaction, set about constructing a map of the hemisphere on a great scale, so adjusted that China, with its subject states, filled the central area, and, without deviating from truth of projection, occupied a large space in proportion to the other kingdoms gathered around it. All the names were then entered in Chinese calligraphy. This map obtained immense favor, and was immediately engraved at the expense of the viceroy and widely circulated.
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Chapter 1460: Bullying
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The crowd looked over in unison and shot Jiang Zhiyuan—who had disguised herself meticulously—all sorts of gazes.
On the surface, he looked like an ordinary young man, and his aura was indeed that of a demigod.
Originally, everyone was still rather hesitant about this candidate choice. Now that they saw someone stand up, they didn’t have to worry about it.
Besides, Baili Chun brought this person over, so they had to give him some face to a certain extent.
To some people, perhaps Baili Chun wanted to support the young man he had his eyes on. After all, if he could perform well in front of so many mighty figures in the God Residence Realm, it would definitely boost his reputation!
Nobody objected to it, so this matter was naturally completed.
Jiang Zhiyuan took a deep breath in and walked forward.
When she passed by Baili Chun, Baili Chun didn’t forget to remind softly, “Xiao Liu, be… careful.”
Jiang Zhiyuan smiled and nodded. “Thank you, Clan Leader.”
As she spoke, she continued walking forward and reached a spot on the square, where she stared into Chu Liuyue’s eyes.
Yao Bin glanced at the duo. I don’t know the person called Xiao Liu, but since Baili Chun thinks highly of him, he must be rather capable.
An idea popped up in his mind, and he said, “This competition is important. I hope you two can do your best and not have any reservations. As long as you don’t harm the other party’s life… you can do anything!”
Quite a few people were stunned! They all understood that this would be a fierce battle!
Baili Chun stared at the square, and there was no expression on his old face. Only his pair of slightly murky yet very intelligent eyes revealed that he wasn’t as nonchalant as he seemed.
In actual fact, he had his own plans for agreeing to Jiang Zhiyuan’s request.
Jiang Zhiyuan was previously expelled by Ling Xiao Academy, and her reputation was tarnished. In the God Residence Realm, she couldn’t even lift her head up again. If she could win this match beautifully, the people present would definitely have another impression of her.
At that time, he could naturally reveal her identity as Jiang Zhiyuan.
By that time, Elder Bo Yan and the rest would realize it was a pity to give Jiang Zhiyuan up and that it was a grave mistake to fully support Chu Yue!
Baili Chun had a very sound plan, so he directly ignored the fact that Jiang Zhiyuan was going against a stage-eight warrior with her demigod cultivation level in this battle.
This was originally an unfair competition.
Jiang Zhiyuan should win, and it would be normal for her to win!
If she lost, she would really lose everything!
Chu Liuyue looked at the young man before her and raised her brows slightly. “Brother, may I know your name?”
Jiang Zhiyuan lightly said, “I’m just here to fight against you. You don’t have to know my name.”
Her identity was originally fake. It was fine if they said a vague name, but the more detailed it was, the easier it was for other people to figure out who she was.
Rong Xiu was still here. If he wanted to check, she didn’t feel that she could hide from it.
Chu Liuyue shrugged her shoulders and smiled slightly. “Don’t misunderstand. I just feel that… you look rather similar to someone I know.”
Jiang Zhiyuan’s heart skipped a beat, and annoyance appeared on her face. “Time is tight. Let’s quickly end this!”
Chu Liuyue smiled and acknowledged it. “Okay.”
Before Chu Liuyue could finish, Jiang Zhiyuan had already taken action on the other end! Her feet crossed each other, and her kneecaps sank slightly as she gathered the force around her body!
Her aura was ferocious!
Chu Liuyue squinted her eyes slightly. This aura… It is rather different from what I expected. Every cultivator has a special aura. Once they take action, those familiar with the aura would directly be able to guess the person’s identity. Originally, I thought—
Seeing Chu Liuyue’s expression, Jiang Zhiyuan sneered in her heart. Since I decided to come, I naturally have to make full preparations.
Before she came, Baili Chun had already used a Yuan instrument to hide and change her aura. Even if she circulated her force and took action, she needn’t worry that others would detect anything.
Besides, with the Yuan instrument helping her, her combat skills were much stronger than before.
Anyway, I’m bound to win today’s match!
The emerald-green force surged out of her palm and rapidly formed a gigantic wheel in front of her body. Jiang Zhiyuan then flicked her other finger, and a bright pearl flew out!
A crisp sound was heard. The white pearl—the size of a dragon eye—coincidentally bumped into the middle of the emerald-green wheel.
The sound of the objects hitting each other was very crisp.
The next moment, that pearl seemed to be ink that landed in water as it rapidly spread across.
Very quickly, that ball of bright light rapidly expanded, almost taking over half of that emerald wheel and forming a small wheel.
The emerald green and the bright white intertwined in a shining manner.
The suppression was formidable!
When the crowd saw this, they were slightly shocked. “Two holy forces?! This Xiao Liu has such terrifying capabilities?”
“No way! A cultivator can only have one holy force in their body. Didn’t you see that he took out a pearl and threw it out just now? That bright white force should’ve long been hidden inside, right? As long as it’s activated, the holy force can be used on its own!”
“It’s very convenient to use this pearl, but the production process is very complicated and messy. Many people might not even be able to produce a holy pearl of their own even if they break through to become a legendary warrior. I wonder how this Xiao Liu got it…”
“Are you stupid!? Baili Chun thinks so highly of him. What does this pearl count for?”
“Hey, now that you’ve said it, Baili Chun’s force seems to be bright white, right? Could this holy pearl be—”
This was naturally Baili Chun’s holy pearl.
This time, he thought long and hard and felt that bringing Jiang Zhiyuan over was very unsafe. Just in case, he gave Jiang Zhiyuan quite a few things to defend herself. In comparison, such a pearl wasn’t worth a mention.
However, other people already felt that this was outrageous.
“This isn’t fair!”
Low discussions could be heard from the crowd.
“What standard does Baili Chun have? The holy pearl he produced with his own force is much stronger than ordinary legendary warriors! That Xiao Liu took out this kind of thing at the very start. Isn’t he bullying Chu Yue?”
“That’s right! This is already a fight between a demigod and a stage-eight warrior. Now, he even used external forces… Hah, is he afraid he can’t win?”
“Actually, this isn’t as severe as what you mentioned, right… This is a match on its own, and nobody said they couldn’t do this, right?”
“That is true, but I want my face! Fighting with a stage-eight warrior using his demigod cultivation level isn’t enough, and he even wants more advantages… Hah.”
Even though the crowd present was here to cause trouble for Chu Liuyue, they all had distinguished statuses.
People who were high and mighty wanted their face the most. When they worked together to interrogate a teen, it could be seen as them finding out the truth.
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With more than 650 hotels and 85,000 rooms and suites, Promus Hotel Corp. has already made a name for itself thanks to its Hampton Inn, Embassy Suites and Homewood Suites brands. And now Wall Street's listening.
Life has been a little hectic lately for Ray Schultz. As president and CEO of Promus Hotel Corp. in Memphis, Tenn., Schultz has been on the road a lot, selling Wall Street and the investment community on the virtues of Promus' core Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Homewood Suites brands.
"We've been inundated with presentations and analyst meetings, all of the things that you'd imagine a new public company would get hit with, especially one in an industry like lodging which is a hot industry on Wall Street today and with the reputations that our brands enjoy," says Schultz. "We've been spending an awful lot of the first three months as a new company in trying to acquaint the investment community about who we are, where we're going and what our plans are, and why we think we're better than most."
Technically, Promus is a "new public company, formed last July after The Promus Cos. Inc. spun off its hotel and entertainment properties into separate companies (the entertainment company became Harrah's Entertainment Inc.). Both Promus and Harrah's are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols PRH and HET, respectively.
What is the Promus message? Growth, from the ground up.
"We have a deeper backlog of new development going on today than we ever have in the history of our company," says Schultz. "We're going to open about 100 hotels this year and probably 150 next year. Most everything we're talking about other than in the Embassy brand is ground-up construction. The engine that's fueling most of this growth is the Hampton system. We'll open 90-plus Hampton Inns this year and probably over each of the next two or three years."
In the case of Hampton, the company's leading brand, for the first time on a nationally franchised level, here was a concept that combined a new-build structure with so-called "limited service" features and included free breakfast.
"It comes down to one word - value," says Schultz. "Hampton is a product we designed with a finish level of a mid- to upper-midscale hotel but without all of the add-ons of restaurant and bar, meeting space and convention space that most transient travelers never use, so we're able to build a much better guest room, a much better facility, offer free continental breakfast and offer the value that the full-service hotel just can't offer because of all the added baggage that it has. Plus, Hampton is a contemporary product. It's kind of our way of life today."
In a somewhat unique strategy, Promus owns many of its own hotel properties. "We are first and foremost a franchiser, but we believe in order to be the best franchiser we need to also be an owner and operator of our brands. So we operate over 100 of the hotels in our system, and we own hotels in each of our brands. We're not big into real estate, but we think owning and operating are important to leading our systems."
Though best known for its Hampton and Embassy Suites brands, much attention is now being paid to the company's newest product called Homewood Suites. Promus is positioning this brand to accommodate the extended-stay traveler (on the road for at least five days) as this segment of the traveling public experiences tremendous growth.
"We're investing right now in developing Homewood Suites for our own account because of the nature of that product," says Schultz. "It's a very high return-on-investment product. It's a system which required a little bit of feed money so to speak to get the ball rolling, and now we have the ball rolling both with our own investment in it as well as a significant amount of franchising going on in it."
Right now there are about 30 Homewood Suites open, but Schultz says that number will double in the next 12 to 18 months.
The Homewood Suites typically looks like an apartment community from the outside, with suites that include a separate bath, kitchen and living room.
"We find that the transient traveler has a high preference for this kind of accommodation over a standard hotel, and he's paying about the same price for a full residential suite as he does for a lower up scale hotel room at $80 to $90," says Schultz.
Promus also has been busy developing a new Hampton Inn & Suites concept, which combines a traditional Hampton Inn with a suite component.
"This fits into places where the market isn't deep enough for an all-suite hotel, a 100- to 150-key Homewood," says Schultz. "It allows you to mix these residential-style suites with normal Hampton rooms and create the flexible kind of product which allows you to market one-and two-bedroom suites or standard Hampton Inn rooms in a package."
"We and our developers think also that it'll just fit into so many more markets than an all-suite hotel. Smaller markets, niches in larger markets where instead of having to build 100 or 150 suites you can build 30 or 40 along with 50 or 60 guest rooms in a package, and it'll fit into a lot more markets."
So far Promus has four Hampton Inn & Suites up and running, "and they're just going gangbusters," says Schultz.
Of course with all of this new activity, industry watchers are concerned about overbuilding.
"Probably the thing that's important, because hotel developers are sort of like hog farmers, if availability of funds or the pork price stays high, then hotel developers will develop," says Schultz. "Fortunately the financial community, the bankers, have been holding tight to their financing. It's very difficult to get a hotel loan above 60% to 65% of value. Which means if you want to build a hotel today you have to put some of your own money into the project. I think the development is much more positive with solid market information than it was back in the '80s when they were doing a lot of tax shelter development. The availability of financing has been a governor on overbuilding."
And Wall Street has become a more active participant in the hospitality industry thanks to the real estate investment trust (REIT) vehicle. Recently Morgan Stanley's Neil Barsky upgraded Promus' stock from neutral to out-perform at 223/4, and raised the company's 1996 earnings estimate from $1.00 to $1.07 a share. It also increased its five-year growth projection from 22% to 25%.
Promus made recent news when it agreed to manage 18 hotels FelCor Suite Hotels is acquiring from Crowne Sterling Suites. Felcor will convert the hotels to Embassy Suites, which will be managed by Promus Hotels Inc., a subsidiary of PHC.
"We think the REITs are an interesting vehicle for our growth, because if you look at what we're doing with Felcor, two things are possible," says Schultz. "No. 1, we insist on managing the hotels that are within a REIT if we're going to invest in the REIT. And obviously we're interested in REITs that tend to have a lot of our brand hotels in them. Most of the hotel REITs do have our brand in them. Most of the REITs are structured to manage themselves, but FelCor is not. We manage all of their hotels, and they have principally concentrated on the Embassy brand."
Schultz sees other potential REIT link-ups in the future. "If we can develop a relationship with another REIT that is similar to that with one or more of our other brands, we might look favorably at doing that, if we are the manager of the hotels and if the REIT puts the real estate on their balance sheet," says Schultz.
So what about the future?
"We're constantly looking at what we need to do to be contemporary by the year 2000 and beyond. The gratifying thing is that we're right on stream with contemporary America, but there are things that are happening that we have to be cognizant of and make sure we incorporate in our existing hotels and in our new ones. Things for businessmen like better lighting in our rooms, bigger desks, high-speed data ports," says Schultz.
"We have to make sure at the same time, because the leisure market keeps growing, that our product is also capable of supporting the weekend tourist and leisure family travel in the summertime. Those are the kinds of things that drive our designs and our amenities. The underlying principal, though, is always that whatever we present, we're presenting value, and we want our customer to perceive us as greater value than any of our competitors."
Net income (3rd Q): $15.8 million ($0.31/share)
Embassy Suites 111 hotels, 26,254 rooms Hampton Inn 504 hotels, 56,010 rooms Homewood Suites 27 hotels, 2,905 rooms
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NEW YORK—Gramercy Capital Corp. and an affiliate of Garrison Investment Group have formed a joint venture, which has executed a purchase agreement with the intent to acquire 100 percent of the membership interests in entities owning 115 office buildings from an affiliate of KBS Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. for $470 million in cash.
Buyers’ obligations under the purchase agreement are subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including obtaining mortgage financing on terms satisfactory to buyer. If an agreement is reached, the acquisition is expected to close in 2012. Each partner owns a 50 percent membership interest in the joint venture.
The portfolio totals 5.6 million sq. ft. of which approximately 81 percent is leased to Bank of America N.A. for a term ending in June 2023.
Gramercy Capital Corp. expects the joint venture to leverage the portfolio with approximately 55 percent to 60 percent mortgage financing with plans to market for sale certain non-core assets.
Gordon F. DuGan, chief executive officer of Gramercy Capital Corp. said, “This transaction presents Gramercy with an opportunity to buy a high quality office portfolio primarily leased to Bank of America for $87 per sq. ft. with a 10.9-year remaining lease term and an initial capitalization rate of approximately 8.5 percent. We are very excited to enter into this venture with Garrison Investment Group and will be working diligently with our partner to close the transaction during the fourth quarter of this year.” | <urn:uuid:a68717fc-392d-4eff-994c-8c25f1229366> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.nreionline.com/new-york/gramercy-capital-garrison-investment-team-portfolio-office-buildings | 2024-04-20T16:46:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.957733 | 303 |
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The brand presents a capsule of 13 items paying homage to groundbreaking albums
November 13th, 2019
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When Kaitlyn won the Head of Household I sent Dawg a message “Buckle up we’re entering loony toons”. I was wrong the week wasn’t loony toons but the HOH sure the hell is. In Kaitlyn ‘s own mind the fandom is blown away from her move, it’s more like we’re blown away from her crazy. She pulled the backdoor off and got one of the more talked about Big Brother 20 house guests on the block slated for eviction. With powers still in the game there’s no guarantee someone will be going home for good. Wouldn’t it be crazy drama if Swaggy came back two weeks down the road to enact revenge? (production is sitting around with b****s right now thinking about it) This season is different than what we’ve gotten use to watching. These houseguests are playing pretty darn sloppy but are playing hard and are learning the game as they go along, I love it!
Part 1 Catch Up From Last Week
Last week Sam and Steve were on the block for eviction. There was 2 side in the house, the side with the numbers wanted Sam out. Sam got the BBapp powerup. Tyler used this knowledge along with a falling out Kaitlyn had with Swaggy and his group to convince Kaitlyn to flip her vote thus saving Sam from Eviction. Kailtyn goes on to win the Head of household and blow us all away. read more – Big Brother 20 Week 1 summary .
Part 2 Nominations
On July 6th Friday morning @10:30am Kaitlyn had this conversation with Tyler. sealed with a pink swear.
Kaityln – I want to backdoor swaggy this week that would be a cool move..
Tyler – I would say Bayleigh and a pawn
Kaitlyn – I’m not putting up Bayleigh
Kaitlyn – I might use Scottie as a pawn
Kaitlyn – maybe I’ll do Scottie and Winston
At 1:53am earlier that morning Tyler told Rachel that Swaggy was the target. This is who Tyler has been pushing to be the target having Kaitlyn win the HOH was perfect because she was already pissed of at swaggy and his group.
Kailtyn nominates Winston and Scottie at this point she is telling her Swaggy side that Winston is the target if Veto is played Angela goes up and is the target. She tells the Tyler side that Swaggy is the target and that POV will get used and Swaggy will go up.
Kailtyn has a conversation with Swaggy at 1:53pm on the Friday asking him if he wanted to be picked as host.
Kailtyn – do you want to play or Host
Swagz – yeah I’ll host.. I’ll gladly host.
Part 3 Power of Veto
The power of Veto players were picked: Scottie, Winston, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Fez, Rachel. Kailtyn starts spreading that SwaggyC is the target she wants to be remembered for big moves.
Kaitlyn – I have not forgiven Swaggy.. so he has to leave..
Rachel – so everyone will technically use it
Kaitlyn – yes everyone will use it.. there’s no options where this won’t work (unless Fessie wins)
Kailtyn – I just really hope Fessie doesn’t get it because that will be F*****ed up
Kailtyn – I’m going to play it up like I’m putting up Angela, at the very last minute I’ll be like Ohh I’m so sorry Swaggy get up
Kailtyn – I want to see Bayleigh next.. (evicted)
Brett – she’s going to blow up she’ll put a big ol target on her back
Kailtyn – I f***ing love her as a person but last week was traumatizing for me..
Part 4 Power of Veto Ceremony
Parts of the house are finally cluing in on Tyler’s game. Rockstar and Haleigh being the prime candidates calling Tyler Palpatine and generally not trusting him anymore. Rockstar starts to make it known she wants Tyler out “Tyler has to go he’s the root of the disturbance in our force.. he’s Palpatine”
Tyler uses the power of Veto on Scottie and Kaitlyn puts ups SwaggyC in his place. There’s s no BLOW up like we were thinking.
Part 5 Pre eviction
Swaggy starts campaigning..
- setting the record straight with what he said about Kaitlyn “swearing on my dad’s dead grave”
- one on one with in house therapist and the real life coach Sam “Open the Swaggy gate. Straight up, unzip your chest & let your heart fall out.”
- Change your name from SwaggC to Sunshine Swaggy (he never did this)
Is Sam getting Second thoughts? She was pretty adamant to Tyler that shes not using the BBapp power up on Swaggy.
Does Kailtyn want Swaggy to stay? Kailtyn is crazy that I wouldn’t doubt she’s going to flip 90 times before the final vote. She has told Swaggy if the vote is tied she’s leaning towards keeping him. She’s also said: “Wouldn’t be our fault if Sam voted that way .. if that’s what she wants to do”
Wednesday there was massive campaigning done By swaggy and Rockstar (here and here) which just made it worse for him. Rockstar now appears to be a major target. This has a lot to do with the fact that Tyler is in the best position in the house. Swaggy and Bayleigh having run through all their options have one last snuggle for us all to see.
Where does this leave us?
Swaggy is most likely going home. After tonight it’s not really Swaggy sides vs Tyler’s side anymore. Hopefully Tyler’s power gets checked.
This Weeks Big Brother Outrage
July 5th 8:35:40pm cam 1 Kaitlyn says the N word
Scottie – 0 to 100
Kaitlyn – I did go 0 to 100 real quick N****
Kaitlyn – I’m getting F***ing drunk tonight.
Apparently this is a song lyric “We go 0 to 100 ni***, real quick”
Kailtyn’s boyfriend is having dealing with Kaitlyn’s constant flirting with Fez, Brett and Tyler. I wont’ bother documenting all the instances.. There was her telling Tyler she wants to kiss him
Kaitlyn’s Boyfriend sister and Ex friend @cbkay89
I’m aireatlantica’s sister and Kaitlyn’s former friend. Stop tweeting at him. We are all aware of her psycho and out of character antics. Trust me, he can and WILL do much better than her and doesn’t need anyone’s pity. If you want to support him, follow and share his music
Head of Household and Eviction results
SwaggyC superstar.. “SwaggyC SwaggyC SwaggyC”
Winston “I’m not swaggyC”
Scottie Votes to evict: SwaggyC
FEs Votes to evict: Winston
ROCKSTAR Votes to evict:Winston
Angela Votes to evict: SwaggyC
JC Votes to evict: SwaggyC
Rachel Votes to evict: SwaggyC
Bayleigh Votes to evict: Winston
Haleigh Votes to evict:Winston
Tyler Votes to evict: SwaggyC
Kaycee Votes to evict: SwaggyC
Brett Votes to evict: SwaggyC
Sam Votes to evict:SwaggyC
*** Note Julie told Swaggy that Haleigh voted for him to stay. therefore no pre-jury return.
*** Last week for BBapp store
*** Swaggy is pissed off at Tyler “don’t talk to me after the show ends, you’re soft”
Head of Household Competition
Q1: Kaycee out
Q2: JC, Haleigh, Brett, Tyler, Bayleigh, Winston, Angela out
Q3: Sam out
Q4: all got it right
Q5: ROCKSTAR out
Q6: Fes out
Q7: all got it right
Tie breaker question:
HOH Winner is Scottie
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You'll Find Hundreds Of Varieties Of Plants, Herbs And Vegetables At Waldoch Farm Garden Center In Minnesota
By Trent Jonas|Published May 23, 2023
Trent Jonas came to Minnesota to attend college - and never left. He's a Twin Cities-based writer with a BA in English and a MFA in creative writing, a Minnesota Master Naturalist, and the proud father of two adult children. With more than a decade of freelance writing experience under his belt, Trent is often out exploring his favorite topics: Minnesota's woods, lakes, and trails. Rhubarb pie is his weakness, so discovering new diners is also a passion.
Plant lovers can really do no better than a visit to this botanical paradise – and in the fall, Waldoch Farm Garden Center and Joyer Adventure Farm are the perfect spot for a day of family agritainment fun. Visit Waldoch Farm’s website for details and hours or its Facebook page to keep up with events at the farm. Make a day of it, and grab some Mexican food before or after your day at the farm.
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The Annual Meeting of the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) was held on April 15–17, 2019 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, USA. Employees of Peloton Advantage, now an OPEN Health company, joined OPEN Health Medical Communications colleagues from Chicago and the UK to unveil our new branding, disseminate information at our booth, present information through workshops, roundtables, and posters, and gather knowledge regarding the ISMPP’s 2019 theme, “Communicating Science in an Era of Innovation and Change”.
Key themes of the meeting included recent innovations and regulatory developments within the field of medical communications and their impact on medical publishing (e.g. blockchain technology; artificial & competitive intelligence; the PIE Act; and news from the FDA Patient Engagement Advisory Committee); emerging trends in medical publishing that will impact the way science is communicated (e.g. digital poster extenders; preprints; data deposition; and open access); and novel approaches for effective scientific communication. In addition to theme-based presentations, the meeting offered ongoing education on best practices in the development of medical communications.
Larry Radican, PhD, MPH, Vice President, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) – Value Evidence Generation, joined Patti Peeples, RPh, PhD, CEO of HealthEconomics.com, to co-present a parallel session titled “Building Your Value Story/Value Dossier”, which focused on the construct of a value story and the types of data that can be used to develop value statements for stakeholders; the research methodologies used to develop a value story; the value story from the perspective of patients, providers, payers, and policy makers; the importance of incorporating real-world evidence/HEOR data into planning and analyses; and the role of the publication planner in the development of value communication tools.
Vicki Blasberg, Account Director, and Larry Radican joined Malgorzata Ciepielewska, Sr. Manager, Global Scientific Communications at Celgene, in conducting an interactive workshop titled “Integrating Comparative Effectiveness Research, Health Economics and Outcomes Research into Your Publication Plan”, which explained the role of comparative effectiveness research (CER, which focuses on generating/synthesizing comparative data from real-world evidence, as well as from randomized trials) and HEOR (which focuses on clinical, economic, and humanistic outcomes) in publication plan development. They explained that the goal of CER and HEOR is to help improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare by providing stakeholders with evidence on unmet needs, and the relative value of interventions in broad and diverse populations and in routine settings of care – in brief, to identify what works best for which patients, under which circumstances. The growing role and importance of CER and HEOR in publication planning were stressed as a focus for the future.
Laura McCormick, VP, Medical Direction, co-authored a poster titled “Preparation, Update, and Release of the ISMPP Code of Ethics”, which defined the process for the 2019 ISMPP Code of Ethics revision and will guide future updates. Lisa Bullard, Senior Account Director, co-authored the encore poster presentation titled “Patient Acknowledgements in Oncology Trial Publications”.
Larry Radican joined Tom Drake, Founder of the Global Outcomes Group, in co-moderating a Roundtable Session titled “Real-World Evidence from Pre-Specified Studies”. Laura McCormick also moderated a Roundtable Session titled “Predatory Journals and the Role of the Medical Publication Professional”.
Other key sessions included:
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- “Scientific Communication Platforms 301: Moving Beyond Development and Basic Implementation”, which built upon previous sessions and provided tips on measuring SCP integration, utilizing metrics to assess uptake, where to focus future updates and training, and developing payer value statements simultaneously with the SCP.
- “Making a Statement: Author COIs and Disclosures – Opportunities for Transparency vs Obfuscation”,
which examined terminology, cultural barriers, GPP3/ICMJE guidance, and issues of responsibility versus accountability in disclosures, centered on the recent news of a respected cancer researcher who failed to disclose certain corporate financial ties. A session, roundtable, and poster were devoted to this important topic.
As in previous years, the annual ISMPP meeting included a wealth of information, lively discussion, and knowledge sharing. The meeting represented the partnership of industry, agencies, and journals to uphold the values and mission of ISMPP, and Peloton Advantage is proud to be a leading agency in this partnership, with a commitment to excellence. | <urn:uuid:744d4000-9180-4371-8788-4dfbb9cbaa43> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.openhealthgroup.com/news/02-05-2019/highlights-from-the-annual-meeting-of-the-international-society-for-medical-publication-professionals-ismpp | 2024-04-20T17:11:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.914623 | 1,020 |
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So, what is actually happening with home prices today? Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home and eXp Realty, and this is the question I am most asked about. It seems to be on everyone’s mind who is thinking about selling or buying a home.
Nationally, there is still ongoing home appreciation, even though at the same time sellers are reducing the price of their homes. This leaves buyers and sellers confused about what really is going on in the market. Let’s break down the three terms used in the industry by experts to better clarify what is actually happening today. Appreciation – is when home prices increase. Depreciation – is when home prices decrease. Deceleration – is when home prices continue to appreciate, but at a slower pace. In today’s housing market, experts are saying nationally we are in a market of deceleration, where home prices continue to appreciate, but at a slower pace than previous years. This means we are not seeing the record-breaking appreciation we have seen in 2020 and 2021. According to Corelogic, in 2021 home prices appreciated by an average of 15% nationwide. This year, experts are seeing a decelerated pace of 10-11% appreciation. Of course in certain select markets, you may see declines more drastic. However, each city and even some neighborhoods have their own micromarkets with their own trends. They each rise and fall independent of each other, and can be at different times. Of course as always, it’s best to chat me up so that I can give you specific market updates on home prices in your specific area. Reach out to me, so that my team and I can let you know what is going on locally.
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Best known for the high school hall strut anthem "Yoo Hoo," 90's indie pop darlings Imperial Teen's boy-girl harmonies and sweetly sour melodies are still alive and well. After almost 15 years together, the band is still making candy apple pop laced with razor blades.
We talked with Imperial Teen's singer/guitarist Will Schwartz about the group's new album, Feel the Sound.
Your lead single "Runaway" sounds so huge, with really shiny production. Imperial Teen always wrote great pop songs, but they were sort of scruffy. What made this record different?
I was living in New York at the time, Lyn [Perko-Truell] and Roddy [Bottum] were in L.A. and Joan [Stebbins] was in San Francisco. We would sort of converge for three-day periods to brainstorm and write songs. We hadn't really made a record like this before. We would record for two days and then leave it alone for a couple of months, so we were coming back to it with fresh ears every time.
What was your concept while writing the album?
At this point we know what we do, and we kind of wanted to make it Imperial Teen on steroids [and] have all the elements we always have, like the melodicism and the harmonies, but make it sound bigger, really get into it. I feel like that's what we came out with, more of what we do best.
Imperial Teen's been together for almost 15 years now, how do you feel about the current musical landscape compared to when you started?
It seems like there's so many more releases than there used to be. Anyone can make a record now. There's so much exposure to good stuff that a lot of people have better music taste. In that sense it's harder to stand out. But there's less of a concentration on songs than there was in the early 2000s or the '90s. That's why someone like Adele does so well, because I think there's a craving for real songs. The new guard of music journalists are really attracted to a more abstracted take on songs because people don't want to seem too cliche...I love a great pop song. I think that kind of songwriting never goes out of style. Like, Burt Bacharach, Phil Spector, that kind of thing.
Does Imperial Teen plan to continue after this record, even living in different cities with jobs and side projects?
I can't imagine ever saying, 'This is the last Imperial Teen record.' I just don't see a point in it. We're like a family. I think we'll always know each other and hopefully always want to make music together. We're just keep the door open kind of people anyway. And I think that's why we get along so well. We're not terribly competitive with each other. I think we try to listen to each other and let everyone's voice be heard. I think that's all you really need to get along with people.
How would you describe Feel The Sound?
One of the people on our label said about the record, 'It sounds modern.' That's a really nice thing to say about a band that's been around for a while! We're not interested in doing the same thing over and over. We do have something together that we had at the beginning- the harmonies and the melodies. But we also wanted it to be landscape-y and atmospheric, something that had a cohesive sound. I think it has a kind of atmosphere to it that maybe some of our other records don't.
Half of Imperial Teen is openly gay and the other half is straight. Your lyrics have some queer themes, but it's subtle. Do you identify as a queer band?
I think that there's queerness in the band, but our identity is four people, you know? It wouldn't be accurate just to be represented as a queer band. It wouldn't reflect what the band is. There's queerness for sure, but...it's like how in a lot of artwork that I like there are things that are sublimated, there's a sense of mystery. I like that. | <urn:uuid:6c6a6c93-fdc0-4083-a6cb-fd36fd0e22bd> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2012/01/31/catching-imperial-teens-will-schwartz | 2024-04-20T17:13:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.984932 | 875 |
For the past few years, trends in outdoor living have led to a surge in the creation of gorgeous outdoor kitchens. With a mild year-round climate, Greenville residents stand to benefit dramatically by creating indoor comforts in their outdoor spaces. From a classic nesting spot for your grill to expansive marble countertops and custom stonework, the only limit to outdoor kitchen design is your imagination (and maybe budget).
Once the kitchen is in, and the chef gets to work, you might discover the need for cooking after dark. In fact, I would argue that spring and fall when the sun is setting earlier, is one of the best times to cook a meal on the grill in Greenville. So, how do you cook a fabulous meal for your family, friends, and guests without outdoor lighting? This is where Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Greenville can step in with a few suggestions for your outdoor kitchen lighting:
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START WITH STONE
One of the most fabulous features in today’s outdoor kitchen designs is the stonework on the kitchen surround. From stacked stone or classic brick, to flagstone or concrete pavers, these outdoor kitchens are truly works of art.
To illuminate the gorgeous masonry and texture of the stone, we offer copper and brass hardscape lighting that integrates right into the stone. We recommend placement under capstones or countertops, but sometimes we build them right in flush near the bottom of the structure to cast light across the surrounding deck, patio, or lawn.
OUTDOOR TASK LIGHTING
Task lighting is one of the top requests for outdoor kitchens. We have a few tactics for making visibility for food prep just right. Countertop lights to illuminate the prep space can shine out from under the bar height counter. Pendant lights of a variety of types can be integrated if you have an overhead shade structure. Or, we can always add our fan-favorite festive market lights. These globe size string lights will provide task lighting and a fun vibe.
OUTDOOR AMBIENT LIGHTING
While there is some functional need for lighting in your outdoor kitchen, there is also a sure bet you want to enjoy the space when you are not preparing food. We recommend a full LED landscape lighting, deck lighting, or patio lighting design to create an ambient glow in your entire outdoor entertaining space. From path lights leading guests to the space, to landscape lighting around the perimeter and patio and deck lights built right in, we can create a truly remarkable space you’ll want to utilize each and every day (and night.)
In addition to the incredible aesthetic and functionality improvements that come from outdoor kitchen lighting installations, safety is another component. While most of our focus with outdoor lighting is to shed beauty on your property and its finest features, outdoor kitchen lighting offers vastly improved visibility for an improved outdoor cooking environment. Without such an installation, cooking and even walking can be hazardous in the dark. At Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, we understand the desire to create the ideal outdoor living environment, and we’re here to help you achieve this cherished goal. Family and friends are meant to gather. A custom lighting installation is the perfect way to bring everyone together with fun and food! Further, we have no end to kitchen lighting ideas. Whatever your aspirations for your kitchen, we have the means to bring your dreams to fruition.
If you are busy planning your outdoor kitchen right now, contact us today. If we are involved before construction we can come out and do some pre-installation work to make running our wire a smoother process. If you already have an outdoor kitchen but need lighting, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered too! It is never too late to add outdoor lights. Call today for a design consultation. (864) 523-0550 | <urn:uuid:2bedda63-5570-466a-9c21-ea20edab50cd> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.outdoorlights.com/greenville/resources/blog/2018/june/greenville-outdoor-kitchen-lighting-is-as-easy-a/ | 2024-04-20T16:23:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.939934 | 781 |
Long before Boise was Idaho's capital city, it was a crucial outpost along the Oregon Trail. It's where westward-bound settlers would finally see trees and flowing water, after days of travel across the dry prairie. They could stock up supplies here, before the next leg of the journey over the mountains. Boise did present a significant obstacle, however, in the form of sheer cliffs guarding the river valley. The topography is such that the rocks form multiple tiers, or benches, above the river. Oregon Trail pioneers had to find a way for the wagons to navigate through the benches.
The route they found would become the main passage for tens of thousands of settlers to reach the Boise River, and thus continue their journey toward Oregon. Today, their tracks––yes, the actual ruts from the wagon wheels––are preserved at the Oregon Trail Reserve in Southeast Boise, and you can walk right in them on the recreational trails. The reserve is divided in two by Highway 21. North of the highway you can hike through the cliffs on a hewn-out pathway called the Kelton Ramp, while overlooking the city.
The area south of the highway has even more trails, however, and views from even taller cliffs. These are the Boise River overlooks, where you can stand on the rim of ancient lava flows and watch the river carving through the canyon below. Some of the paths follow the actual wagon ruts, and lead to another ramp through the basalt. From the trailhead you can take either the Kelton Freight Trail or the Ezra Meeker Loop. These both link with Joel Palmer Trail, which is the one that goes up to the best overlooks. By peering off the cliffs you'll see straight down to the river, where a diversion dam forms an elongate reservoir and begins Boise's biggest canal. You'll get views up and down the canyon, with the city sprawling to one side, and mountains rising on the other.
The trails here are more rugged than the ones on the north side of the reserve, and they quickly become muddy after rain or snow. Please save these for a dry day, so that your footsteps or tire tracks don't further deteriorate the historic trail. Also keep in mind that the terrain is quite exposed, with no protection from the weather. It tends to be extra cold here in winter and extra hot in summer. When you start hiking you'll soon realize there are more paths than what's marked on the map, so you might enjoy exploring alternate routes. It's not a huge area so there's no risk of getting lost. Just be sure to use caution near the cliffs, especially if hiking with children or dogs.
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Nice One, Nelse
17th August 2012
CARL Fletcher has paid tribute to Curtis Nelson for stepping up to the mark as an emergency right-back.
In the injury absence of both Durrell Berry and Jamie Lowry, the 19-year-old – normally a centre-back – looked comfortable in the role during the Capital One Cup victory over Portsmouth.“Nelse will tell you himself that he’s not a right-back but I think he earned the right to start there by the way he played in pre-season,” said Fletch.
“What he’s done, he’s had to do. His attitude and hard work, and willingness to do what we’ve asked of him, in training and in games, is why he’s playing there.” | <urn:uuid:edf4e51d-bc6a-4d39-a1f9-5b87bc5ee93b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.pafc.co.uk/news/2012/august/nice-one-nelse | 2024-04-20T15:51:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.980572 | 173 |
Graham: "Blame Us"
27th September 2015
ARGYLE playmaker Graham Carey shouldered his share of the blame as the Pilgrims’ failed to overcome Mansfield.
The stubborn Stags hung on for a 0-0 draw as Argyle failed to score for the first time under new manager Derek Adams despite putting the home side under plenty of pressure.
At the other end, Pilgrims goalkeeper Luke McCormick had only one save to make in the entire 90 minutes as Argyle recorded their first goal-less stalemate for 20 games.
The result followed the previous week’s 1-1 draw at home to Bristol Rovers and Graham said: “All in all, I thought we created enough chances to win. Last week, the back four created a bit of stick for the goal we conceded late on; this week, I think it’s the strikers’ fault. They did their job – they kept a clean sheet – but we didn’t put the ball in the net.”
The first half saw almost total domination from the Greens, with Reuben Reid being denied by the woodwork after a brilliant volley; Graham being thwarted by giant Danish goalkeeper Brian Jensen; and Ryan Brunt glancing a near-post header wide.
“We were frustrated at half-time,” said Graham. “We felt we didn’t play to our ability but we could have been two or three up: Reuben hit the bar; I had a chance, one-v-one, when I should have scored; and Brunty had a header.
“I didn’t realise how big [Jensen] was until he came out – he made himself really big and shut down the angle. I’m always critical of myself – I think I should be scoring if I’m one-v-one. Credit to him, but I think I should be scoring.
“So, without playing well, we could have gone in 3-0 up. That’s frustrating. But, in this league, a point away from home...we might look back on this and it will be a good point.”
Graham’s battle with Jensen – who broke Argyle hearts in a Carling Cup penalty shoot-out when he was at Burnley – was resumed after the break, when the Irish midfielder three time tried his luck with direct shots from free-kicks.
“He kept giving me the near post,” said Graham, “and, with the pitch being so small, I wasn’t that far out in the wide areas. I got two on target. On another day, [the ball] could bounce back out into the six-yard box and we score.
“He saved both of them. To be fair, he’s experienced and pushed them out of danger. Any other keeper in this league might have pushed it back into the six-yard box.
“[Mansfield] got into dangerous areas but I thought that our back four and our midfielders worked ever so hard to nullify them and only give them half-chances. Luke’s only had one shot to save so that bodes well for future games. Clean sheets are important.
“We were unlucky today but we had enough chances to put them away. I haven’t scored in the last few games but I’ll be calm. I had five or six shots today and hopefully, if I play Tuesday, it will be the same.”
Tuesday sees the first of three home games in eight days, with Barnet and Crawley visiting in the league before Exeter City visit in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.
Graham said: “We’ve drawn our last few games; now, we’ve got three at home and that’s a chance for us to put a good run together. I think it’s important, in this league that you do start putting results together because it’s so tight.
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The California woman suing Subway for claiming its tuna products contain ingredients other than tuna wants to end her lawsuit because she is pregnant, prompting Subway to demand her lawyers be sanctioned for bringing a frivolous case.
Nilima Amin said her “severe” morning sickness and “debilitating” conditions as she prepares for a third child have left her “unable to proceed with the obligations as plaintiff,” and require her to focus on her health and family.
Amin wants to dismiss the case in San Francisco federal court without prejudice, which would let her sue again when she feels better.
In a May 4 filing, Subway said Amin’s excuse flunked the “straight-face” test, and her lawyers likely realized it would not “simply pay the windfall settlement that they hoped to get by constructing a high-profile shakedown.”
Subway also said the “media frenzy” from the lawsuit caused severe harm, and faulted Amin’s “ever-changing” theories to debunk its claim that its tuna sandwiches, salads and wraps contained “100% tuna.”
The chain wants Amin’s proposed class action dismissed, and her seven lawyers to pay at least $618,000 of its legal bills.
Amin’s lawyers did not immediately respond on Monday to requests for comment.
The plaintiff claimed to have ordered Subway tuna products more than 100 times before suing in January 2021.
She accused Subway of using other fish species, chicken, pork and cattle in its tuna products, or no tuna at all.
Last July, US District Judge Jon Tigar in San Francisco let Amin’s case continue but rejected her claim that “reasonable consumers” would expect only tuna and nothing else, calling it a “fact of life” that ingredients such as mayonnaise were okay.
Subway has nearly 37,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries.
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Jessel Taank has certainly made a splash on the reboot of Real Housewives of New York. The cast is fresh and diverse. Jessel was the cast member who was ill during the Season 14 premiere party. Not exactly what you want to be known for.
Jessel shared that she and her husband, Pavit Randhawa, had “all the right conversations” about joining the show. She is the first Indian housewife. And Jessel lives in Chelsea, not on the Upper East Side like the original RHONY cast members. Jessel spoke to Marie Claire about what she hoped to accomplish by joining the cast.
Sharing her journey to help others
“I definitely had a very strong agenda with sharing my IVF journey because I went through it alone. My family wasn’t close by geographically,” Jessel explained. “My mom is so hands-on and so worrisome. She has a lot of anxiety about her kids like every Indian parent does.”
She continued, “But also, we don’t talk about IVF. We don’t talk about reproductive issues. I think people need to know that it’s okay to normalize these types of topics because if I had the strength to be able to be open about it [as it was happening], I think my experience would’ve been completely different,” Jessel added.
Her road to motherhood
Jessel and her husband tried to have children naturally for a year. Then she had six rounds of IVF in two years.
“Coming from an Indian background is hard because you’re supposed to be a feminine goddess and it’s seen as a big flaw if you aren’t,” Jessel said. “The perception of what an Indian woman is [that] we’re born to reproduce, be mothers, be wives, and almost be timid. That’s a stereotype of what Indian women typically have been in the media, and the fact that I’m not that person, I really think it was important to share [on RHONY],” the publicist added.
Jessel revealed that viewers will see her story of trying to adjust to her life with her twin boys. “I think the audience will see the journey of me trying to get strong again, everything from physically, emotionally, all of those things. You do see those conversations happening and you’re along the ride,” Jessel said.
Kudos to Jessel for using this platform to discuss her IVF experience.
Real Housewives of New York City airs every Sunday at 9/8c on Bravo.
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Brandi is not a fan. Shocker!
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For the first time in a generation, Pennsylvania has an historic chance to fix the education funding formula that distributes over $5.5 Billion dollars to our 500 school districts.
YORK TOWNSHIP - Volunteers from churches, fire companies and Little League teams were among those in attendance at Thursday’s seminar on Pennsylvania’s recent changes to child protection laws, according to state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township). The event was held at Dallastown Intermediate School.
HARRISBURG – Reps. Seth Grove (R-York) and Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) this week commended Auditor General Eugene DePasquale and Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto for highlighting the need for municipal pension reform.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) today said the recent credit downgrading of eight school districts across Pennsylvania by Moody’s Investor Service demonstrates the dire need for school construction reimbursement reform.
HARRISBURG – Rep. David Parker (R-Monroe) today announced that due to legislation he co-sponsored, House Resolution 429, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is supporting “World Breastfeeding Week” during the first week of August (Aug. 1–7).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) is encouraging small businesses that are looking to conserve energy to submit applications for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Small Business Advantage Grant Program.
The Pennsylvania General Assembly recently sent Gov. Tom Wolf a historic bill that would have moved the Commonwealth out of the alcohol business and, as a result, in line with the 48 other states that have privatized wine and spirits sales. Unfortunately, Wolf vetoed this pro-consumer legislation, which would have generated more than $200 million annually to the state. The governor’s severance tax proposal, by contrast, would be lucky to bring in that much money.
HARRISBURG – Following the tragic deaths of five military personnel at two military installations in Tennessee, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) signed a letter urging Gov. Tom Wolf to issue an executive order to allow Pennsylvania National Guard recruiters and personnel to carry firearms in the performance of their duties.
HARRISBURG — Rep. Warren Kampf (Chester/Montgomery) was in attendance today for Gov. Tom Wolf’s visit to the Phoenixville Middle School where the governor was attempting to rally support for his massive tax increase.
A year ago this week, I wrote a column, titled “Push for Pension Reform Must Continue,” in which I explained my support for a pension reform proposal that would have moved elected officials, including current and future legislators, out of their current defined benefit retirement plans and into defined contribution, or 401(k)-type pension plans. The vast majority of individuals in the private sector have defined contribution plans, while those who work in the public sector have much more generous defined benefit plans. I argued that elected officials needed to lead by example by switching to defined contribution plans.
WHAT: Local Reps. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) and Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) will hold a news conference to answer questions about the current budget stalemate, along with its expected impact on local social services.
WHAT: House Majority Caucus Chairwoman Sandra Major (R-Montrose), along with Reps. Rosemary Brown (R-East Stroudsburg), Jack Rader (R-Reeders) and David Parker (R-East Stroudsburg) will hold a news conference to speak about the current budget stalemate, along with its expected impact on local social services.
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) called on Gov. Tom Wolf to end the campaign for higher taxes on Pennsylvanians and return to the negotiation table.
HARRISBURG-- Following the heartbreaking death of Kathryn Steinle, who was gunned down in San Francisco by an illegal immigrant, Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) announced he will co-sponsor legislation to require state and local law enforcement agencies to comply with federal law and cooperate with federal immigration officials.
The recent state budget approved by the General Assembly and sent to the governor would have achieved the goals of being balanced and keeping spending to a minimum while dedicating record funding for education without any new or increased taxes.
HARRISBURG – To ensure that beneficiaries are made aware of any life insurance benefits owed to them, Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) authored legislation which would require insurance companies to compare their in-force life insurance policies with the U.S. Social Security Death Master File (DMF) to identify matches. The House passed the legislation unanimously with bipartisan support.
HARRISBURG — Yesterday, State Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) reintroduced his House Resolution calling for the impeachment of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane.
BEDFORD -The House today voted in favor of legislation intended to increase cooperation between state agencies, in order to enhance protection from senior citizens in cases of unwanted telephone calls which lead to financial exploitation, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) said.
HARRISBURG – Following the tragic deaths of five military personnel at two military installations in Tennessee last week, Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) urges Gov. Tom Wolf to issue an executive order to allow Pennsylvania National Guard recruiters and personnel to carry firearms in the performance of their duties.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Killion (R-Delaware) blasted the Wolf administration for its smear campaign against state lawmakers who oppose the massive income and sales tax hikes contained in the Wolf budget plan. | <urn:uuid:caa6b501-24c4-4c0b-b43f-963195d68d22> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.pahousegop.com/NewsGroup/Latest-News/Page-430 | 2024-04-20T17:22:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.944619 | 1,230 |
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The one-night-only showcase on December 9 will feature our Bailey Apprentice Artists and Benenson Young Artists in classic and rarely-heard opera scenes. Acclaimed director Paul Curran will lead the cast, and PBO’s talented music staff will accompany the scenes on piano. Seating is limited. Tickets include valet parking, appetizers outdoors on the lawn, an intermission reception, and an exclusive opportunity to meet the cast after the performance. Please note no physical tickets will be provided. All guests will check in upon arrival. The Cornelia T. Bailey Opera Center is located at 425 24th St., West Palm Beach, FL 33407. The Resident Artist Showcase begins at 6 pm. | <urn:uuid:afda1a82-54e2-4708-bb29-cea6e47fd4ca> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.palmbeachculture.com/event/resident-artist-showcase/ | 2024-04-20T17:48:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.911844 | 144 |
This just in: the Nissan Frontier has done it again, creating a great pickup truck for the 15th model year lasting longer than most of its competitors! Even better, the Frontier just keeps getting refreshed every new model year. So, what’s new for the 2019 Frontier? Check it out here from your Nissan dealer at Palm Springs Nissan.
Read the rest of this entryToday’s SUV market is practically bursting at the seams with options–everything from your sleek, sophisticated luxury trophy cars to your rugged, ultra-spacious people-movers is available on dealer lots. But out of all the popular high-end SUV models available today, the Toyota Highlander and the Nissan Pathfinder are the two ultimate top contenders.
Read the rest of this entryThe Nissan 370Z has been around for over ten years, but it can still give you an exciting and adventurous driving experience. What is new for 2019 with the Nissan 370Z? Learn more below.
According to Cars.com, “For 2019, Nissan has slightly updated its three 370Z models — including the coupe, NISMO coupe and roadster — with minor feature additions and a couple of new colors added to the mix. The best part? Starting prices for each of the models is unchanged for the new model year.”
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SAN MARCOS — When Jenny Fererro came to Palomar College in 2003, she knew she wanted to stay.
“I found a home at Palomar early on, and I’ve always known that this is a fabulous place for our students,” she said. “We’ve got some really great people at Palomar who care deeply about our students and our community—and I like being part of that.”
Across 19 years and counting, Fererro has taught hundreds of students in the Child Development and Education program—but she has also become an increasingly active leader on campus.
She now serves as the Palomar Faculty Federation Lead Negotiator, Vice President of the Faculty Senate, and the liaison between her academic department and the Early Childhood Education Lab School (ECELS). She spent a decade as the Chair of the Child Development and Education Department.
Fererro was named the 2022 “Woman of the Year” by the Empowered Women Alliance at Palomar College.
“Leadership is something I’ve always been drawn to. Being in leadership roles, I get to work with students and help students in a different way,” she explained. “Every semester, I’m in the classroom, but those other roles are always to help make sure our students have a phenomenal experience at Palomar. And I found early on at Palomar that meeting and collaborating people outside of your department is probably the number one way to keep your job exciting and fresh.”
“Nobody deserves this award more than Jenny Fererro,” said Superintendent/President Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey. “Her contributions to this institution are profound, and they keep growing every semester. Congratulations to our 2022 Woman of the Year.”
ECELS is a unique operation: a child education center that serves students and employees of the college (as well as some members of the local community) while providing educational opportunities for students in Fererro’s academic department.
“Our Lab School is a lab, just like the chemistry or biology labs—it’s a place for our students to learn the skills they need in order to enter the workforce, while also providing a service for our students, faculty, staff and community,” Fererro explained.
The school has been in operation for decades, and Fererro’s daughter, now a teenager, also attended the Lab School when she was young.
Those who know Fererro’s work said it came as no surprise when she was named Woman of the Year.
“Jenny Fererro is an inspirational and equity-minded leader,” said Dr. Hossna Sadat Ahadi, who founded the Empowered Women Alliance. “She continues to advocate for all women and the LGBTQIA+ community. The impact of her diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership engenders greater belonging for students and employees at Palomar College. I would like to send my heartfelt congratulations to Professor Fererro on receiving the Woman of the Year Award.”
After nearly 19 years, Fererro said she isn’t planning on slowing down any time soon: “When I first got to Palomar, even though I was young, I knew this was where I was going to be for the rest of my career.” | <urn:uuid:d909711d-a1b7-4294-9ba7-1b0358eea5c1> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.palomar.edu/news/meet-palomars-woman-of-the-year-jenny-fererro/ | 2024-04-20T17:23:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00168.warc.gz | en | 0.974712 | 710 |
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