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Breakups suck. They suck for everyone.
It doesn’t matter what someone is showing on the outside, we all heal and process a break up in a unique way.
Each zodiac sign in particular has a unique coping mechanism for dealing with heartache…
This is how you deal with you break up, based on your zodiac sign
How Each Zodiac Sign Handles a Breakup
Aries: The Bouncing Ram
Aries, oh Aries, when heartbreak knocks on your door, you answer with a battle cry.
You’re not one to wallow in your sorrows; instead, you channel your inner warrior, perhaps a little too enthusiastically. Signing up for that marathon you heard about last minute?
Classic Aries move. Your friends barely have time to drop off the sympathy ice cream before you’re off on a new adventure, proving that for Aries, recovery is best served at a sprint, not a stroll.
Taurus: The Comfort Seeker
Taurus, you treat breakups like a fine wine—something to be savored and processed slowly (with a side of actual fine wine and perhaps some gourmet cheese).
Your couch becomes your sanctuary, and your friends know the drill: it’s time for movie marathons and heart-to-heart talks.
But, oh, the loyalty in your heart makes moving on a process.
When you do finally decide to leave the comfort of your burrito blanket, you do so with a newfound appreciation for love and an even greater for comfort food.
Read Next: The Sexiest Thing About Each Zodiac Sign
Gemini: The Social Butterfly
Gemini, for you, a breakup is less an end and more a sudden detour into uncharted social territories.
Your phone becomes a buzzing beacon of support, gossip, and potential new love interests.
You’re out and about, filling your calendar with plans, because who has time to be sad when there’s so much to explore and talk about?
Yet, in the whirlwind of social engagements, you somehow find the time to reflect, process, and script witty comebacks for “How are you holding up?” questions.
Cancer: The Emotional Rollercoaster
Dear Cancer, breakups hit you like a tsunami of emotions. Your home turns into a sacred healing space, where you process every memory with the care and intensity it deserves.
Friends tread lightly, armed with comfort food and ready ears for your emotional unpacking.
Yet, in the tidal wave of feelings, you find a strength and depth unknown to many, proving that to truly understand love, one must navigate its storms.
Leo: The Proud Survivor
Leo, in the jungle of love, you wear your mane with pride—even if it’s a bit tangled post-breakup.
You’re not one to let the world see you lick your wounds; instead, you roar louder, dress bolder, and shine brighter.
Social media becomes your stage, where you share cryptic, empowering quotes and radiant selfies that scream, “I’m doing just fine, thanks.”
Yet, beneath the glitz, you’re healing, growing, and learning that even stars sometimes need the night to shine.
Virgo: The Analytical Healer
Oh, Virgo, in the aftermath of a breakup, you turn into a detective piecing together what went wrong, when, and how.
Your notebook fills with pros and cons, lessons learned, and a detailed recovery plan.
Friends marvel at your practical approach to mending a broken heart, secretly wishing they could organize their emotions as neatly as you do.
Yet, through this analytical process, you find a way to cleanse your soul and prepare the soil for new growth.
Libra: The Search for Balance
Libra, for you, breakups disturb the delicate balance of your world, leaving you yearning for harmony in the echoes of lost love.
You find solace in the company of friends, in art, and in beauty, seeking to restore the equilibrium to your shaken heart.
Perhaps too quickly, you throw yourself back into the arms of companionship, because solitude is a dish best served… well, never, in your book. Yet, in your quest for balance, you learn the intricate dance of being whole on your own.
Scorpio: The Phoenix Rising
Scorpio, you experience breakups as intense, transformative fires, burning away the old to make way for the new.
You dive deep into your emotions, unafraid to confront the darkness within.
Friends may worry as you vanish into your cocoon, but like the phoenix, you emerge reborn, with wisdom and strength gleaned from the ashes of the past.
Your journey through the shadows teaches you about the resilience of the heart and the power of regeneration.
Sagittarius: The Adventurous Healer
Sagittarius, when love’s arrow misses its mark, you don’t sit around and mourn; you pack your bags and set off on a quest for healing.
Whether it’s a solo trip to a distant land or diving into a new book, you find solace in the journey, not the destination.
Your optimistic spirit and hunger for adventure remind you that there’s a whole world out there, full of possibilities and new connections.
Through your travels, you discover that the best way to mend a broken heart is to expand it.
Capricorn: The Stoic Climber
Capricorn, in the face of heartbreak, you do what you do best: you climb. You set your sights on new goals, diving into work or personal projects with a renewed focus.
Breakups, for you, are just another mountain to conquer, another lesson in discipline and resilience.
Friends admire your strength and determination, knowing that beneath your stoic exterior beats a heart that’s learning to build bridges to new beginnings.
Aquarius: The Independent Thinker
Aquarius, you handle breakups with a mixture of intellectual curiosity and emotional detachment.
You seek solace in ideas, in innovation, and in the pursuit of individuality. Friends might find you a bit aloof, as you turn inward, questioning the norms of relationships and love.
Yet, in your quest for understanding, you find new ways to connect with others on a deeply intellectual level, proving that sometimes, the heart needs to think before it can feel again.
Pisces: The Dreamy Optimist
Pisces, in your ocean of feelings, breakups are but another wave, albeit a stormy one. You retreat into your world of dreams and creativity, where music, art, and poetry become your healing balm.
Friends gently navigate your turbulent seas, offering their support as you paint your emotions in broad, healing strokes.
Through your imaginative spirit, you learn that every ending is but a prelude to a new beginning, a new dream waiting to be dreamt.
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UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky has earned Health Equity Accreditation status by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This accreditation is awarded to organizations that meet or exceed rigorous requirements for health equity in the following areas: organizational readiness; race/ethnicity, language, gender identity and sexual orientation; access and availability of language services; practitioner network cultural responsiveness; culturally and linguistically appropriate services programs; and reducing health care disparities.
“We are honored to receive this recognition, which comes as a result of hard work with our state partners, providers and community-based organizations to identify and reduce the most severe health inequities impacting our communities,” said Krista Hensel, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky. “We remain determined to expand access to high-quality, person-centric care across the commonwealth and help Kentuckians live healthier lives.”
Beyond meeting the requirements for NCQA Health Equity Accreditation, UnitedHealthcare and its holding company, UnitedHealth Group, have funded several projects to help address health equity and social drivers of health in Kentucky. A few examples include:
- $10 million investment in the Invest Appalachia Fund, a regional initiative launched to accelerate funding in community development across Appalachian counties in several states, including Kentucky.
- $500,000 to Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation to implement a program aimed at helping employees advance their careers through apprenticeship and degree programs. This investment is part of a multiyear collaboration with Advocates for Community Health.
- United Health Foundation $1 million grant to the University of Kentucky to address the high prevalence of oral cancer in Harlan, Letcher and Pike counties in eastern Kentucky.
- United Health Foundation $930,000 grant to Pathways, Inc. to launch a partnership to improve mental health in Eastern Kentucky.
“Earning Health Equity Accreditation shows that an organization is making a breakthrough in providing excellent health care to diverse populations. I congratulate any organization that achieves this level of distinction,” said NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane. “Eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in health care is essential to improving the quality of care overall.”
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The days of the starving artist myth may be over soon, as the figure of the blockchain savvy artist-entrepreneur seems to be emerging in recent months. A host of artists, including well-known singers and performers, are jumping on the blockchain bandwagon thanks to the increasingly popular Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).
One of them is the singer and digital artist Grimes, who last March made over $6million in one day after she put up some digital artwork for auction on Nifty Gateway, an NFT marketplace. Another digital artist known as Beeple, sold $3.5million on the same platform.
But what is an NFT and why is it important for the art world? Non-Fungible means that it cannot be replaced, just like art. An NFT is a unit of data that certifies a digital asset to be unique and can be traced to help prevent fraud. That’s something appealing to artists, who are always concerned about fakes, copies, and plagiarism. But the main appeal is the end of the galleries as the sole gatekeepers of who gets to access the fame and money of the artists’ Olympus.
“Traditionally you’d take your art to a gallery and they would represent you and bring in clients,” Elissa Waverly, an artist selling her artwork in NFTs told The Fintech Times. “There’s a lot of things happening in the world of art galleries that don’t make sense to me as an artist. They’re not built for the average person to go in and buy art. Artists are also told ‘don’t make a lot of art’, because it would drive down the price for their artwork. So the outcome is there’s less art for the art world and buyers,” she said.
But now, according to Waverly, we can jump over the middleman and buy a piece of the artwork itself thanks to NFTs, which act like assets. “You can codify what would be a traditional contract you sign with the gallery, but this way people represent themselves with this code, this smart contract,” Waverly said. For this artist, the first layer of the digital revolution that allowed creatives to ditch the middleman were places like Instagram and other platforms to showcase and sell artwork, like Etsy. Now, with NFTs buyers can have a stake in the artist’s work, which may increase in value over time and also allow creators to continue selling royalties of their art, in perpetuity.
There are already some popular platforms where artists can sell their art, including songs or poems, like opensea.io and rarible.com, but for most of them, you need to have a digital wallet and cryptocurrency to shop. You can even tokenise yourself on Bitclout and create your own crypto coin, which users can buy, determining its value. “Many artists and famous people are tokenising themselves so when you buy, you’re investing in them, hoping their value will increase,” Waverly said, adding she has her own coin in Bitclout too.
For Dr. John C. Edmunds, an economist who teaches at Babson College, the key is access to a much wider audience without the limits imposed by galleries. “Think of NFTs like you’d think for example, of a lithograph,” Edmunds told The Fintech Times. “You can make 200 copies and sign them, and the gallery pays you let’s say, $500, but sells each one of them for thousands. With NFTs you don’t need to have a limited number and it’s harder to get ripped off,” he said.
Edmunds, who’s written about NFTs and art in one of his books, thinks that it also attracts creators because it makes forgery much more difficult. “With NFTs I can create an image and send you a copy, but I can code it so that you can’t post it anywhere unless I give you a key,” he explained.
But new ways to sell work means new ways to market it and let audiences know about it. And though the gatekeepers may have fallen, this means the brunt of the marketing side is left to the artist, who may not have the savvy or time to bring their creations to the millions of eyeballs hungry for NFTs. The competition is tough, and it’s only getting tougher as NFTs popularity increases, despite the brutal fluctuations of cryptocurrencies.
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Longtime visitors know I’m a fan of Fantasy Craft from Crafty Games and that the title is one of the best RPGs out there based on the Open Gaming License. Now a new PDF bundle is available bringing three new character achetypes into the system: The Crusader, The Inquisitor, and The Avatar. These three classes are packaged together and can be purchased exclusively from DriveThruRPG. The current pricing on the bundle is $5.00.
We’re proud to announce the release of three all-new classes for Fantasy Craft…
Call to Arms: Bundle 4:
– The Crusader (base class) is an anointed warrior who’s taken up a sacred quest in service to his beliefs.
– The Inquisitor (expert class) is an agent of the Church, tasked with rooting out blasphemy and corruption, be it to protect the weak or preserve the powerful.
– The Avatar (master class) is chosen as a living personification of faith in action, a direct representation of the god’s interest in the affairs of its worshippers.
These three divine classes act in service to the gods, but in very different ways. The Inquisitor seeks out all who defy the heavens, rebuking and punishing them for their sins, while the Crusader takes the fight directly to infidels, wading into heresy with a heavy sword and a study shield. Above all, the Avatar sees with the eyes of another realm, acting as a living conduit to worlds beyond.
Each of these new Call to Arms releases contains new feats and several feat chains, including…
– The Challenge chain lets you throw down with chosen foes in final one-on-one standoffs.
– The Devotion chain grants you greater divine spellcasting options and features new tricks to enhance any spell you unleash.
– The Inspiration chain affords you free blessings and features new tricks to manipulate spells beyond their normal limits.
– The Persecution chain reveals and exploits the weaknesses of those who walk different paths.
– The Ritual Weapon chain taps hidden power in your gods’ favored arms.
– Boundless Zeal gives you a precious Edge against enemies from opposing faiths.
– Mysterious Ways lets you walk Paths that have never been part of your Alignment.
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Eyes On The Ball
And again. And again. And again.
If another piece appears on Substack about how Stew Peters’ third-rate Documentary Died Suddenly does a disservice to the “medical freedom movement,” whatever the hell that is, by making poor filmmaking choices while peddling “conspiracy theories,” whatever the hell those are, I just might have to leave this meadow and head to the small ruminants vet clinic for three Pfizer shots and 40mL of Remdesivir.
Died Suddenly — The Ball
Millions of people around the world are dying suddenly of the same causes
The reason behind these “mysterious” deaths is clearly the “vaccines” but we’re not allowed to talk about it
Few professionals have come forward to tell the truth about what is happening for fear of losing their jobs, salaries, livelihoods, reputations, or any hope of ever working in their prospective fields again
The last line of inquiry into available evidence of this slaughter (by now clearly intentional) are embalmers and morticians
Dozens have had the courage to come forward and talk about the strange clots they’re finding in corpses that they’ve never seen before and only emerged after the mass “vaccination” program started
The documentary gives a platform for the testimony of many of the last lines of investigation into why people are dying suddenly
Died Suddenly — NOT The Ball
Stew Peters’ snake venom gag
Stew Peters got a DUI thirty years ago, or anything stupid or controversial he did in his past
The Producers’ past
A conspiracy montage that was very poorly done that left people wondering about its intended purpose
Any of the other poor artistic choices made for a documentary that is clearly low-budget and low-quality
Convincing those “in the middle” that vaccines are not only unsafe but causing mass death and suffering around the world, including fertility issues (Hint: anything Stew Peters puts out will be ignored by anyone who has made up their minds about the man)
The intrigue around a documentary doing a “disservice” to the “movement” that was clearly never intended to convince anyone not already on a personal journey of inquiry into the dangers of the “vaccines” is fascinating to read across this platform.
Did you really think a Stew Peters documentary would be given the time of day by people “in the middle” who need to be persuaded of what anyone with open eyes and mind can clearly see is happening?
Why is it the duty of a Stew Peters’ documentary to carry this heavy lifting when the same people “in the middle” won’t even give Robert F. Kennedy’s book The Real Anthony Fauci or an excellent and far superior documentary film of the same title a minute of their attention?
We are dealing with people whose minds are so programmed, so conditioned, including millions of those “in the middle,” that no amount of evidence or convincing through empirical means will move them toward the light.
These are people who will prefer the comfort of their echo chambers and the self-satisfaction of assimilation to a tribe than to ever acknowledge deadly truths. No amount of deprogramming by Substack writers or documentary filmmakers is going to save them.
As if this “movement” is some deprogramming ministry to save the lost souls conditioned by the greatest psyop in human history. A “movement” that can’t even agree on basic facts and whose “leaders” seek to divide their followers for their own monetary gain any chance they get so their influence becomes more reputable than the next “leader.”
Human corruptibility ensures that any centralized “movement” without the blessing of Globopsycho will be smeared, ignored, delegitimized, or inflitrated to be managed, controlled, corrupted, and delegitimized.
Greed and power ensure that even if certain “leaders” of any movement aren’t controlled opposition (more on that below) working for globopsycho, they will still try to grab as much power and money from the followers, truth be damned.
So why bother getting worked up over said movement, or a third-rate documentary?
In my past life, I used to write screenplays and plays (a few published here) and worked on some short films and documentaries. I’ve worked hundreds of hours in all three stages of filmmaking—preproduction, production, and post-production.
The production of a feature-length documentary is extremely difficult. In the wrong hands, it can go sideways in a hurry. Died Suddenly is an obvious example of a film that makes many poor artistic choices, from music to editing, to the arrangement of scenes, topics, interviews, and content.
It’s true, they could have made an attempt to investigate the scientific nature of the clots, the white calamari substances being pulled from the sudden death prize winners, but on a shoestring budget in the most litigious (see Dr. Malone below) society in the history of humanity, this probably wasn’t possible.
The first stages of the preproduction process require a lot of legal forms for participants to sign, including the crew. Those who will be interviewed and appear on camera must sign legal waivers that they will not sue the producers of the film. It’s an endless process of ‘cover your ass.’
Imagine approaching the wife of a sudden death victim and asking for legal permission to study these mysterious white fibrous clots that were pulled from her husband on the embalmer’s table.
Her first reaction is going to be disbelief. If she’s been deeply programmed she won’t even acknowledge any connection to the vaccines whatsoever. Assume one or two victims gave their consent, consulted an attorney, and signed a legal waiver for this process to commence.
The producers, who apparently had a $15,000 budget, would then have to pay for laboratories to study these clots in a manner that would not in any way appear unscientific, or biased. The victims’ families, their lawyers, the laboratories, and the scientists working there would all be at some level of programming not to touch this topic with a ten-foot pole.
If any of them at any stage saw Stew Peters’ name or did some digging into who was requesting this scientific work to be done, their visceral reaction from preconditioning by propagandists would have shut it down immediately.
Does any of this negate the aforementioned ball from which our eyes should not deviate?
Why take our eyes off it with anal retentive piece after piece dissecting a third-rate documentary and smearing its sponsors?
There’s nothing new, even from Stew Peters, that can discredit a movement that has been so thoroughly trashed and slandered and put through the corporate-state propaganda wringer as the “anti-vaxxers” of the world.
And besides, the “health freedom movement” is presently eating itself.
The “movement,” like all movements is in the midst of a struggle for narrative control, node supremacy, and self-legitimization by slandering the competition through the anti-establishment’s favorite ad hominem for anyone who gets too popular and triggers their skeptic alarms—controlled opposition.
Meh, Alex Jones is definitely controlled opposition. Bahhhaaa.
Meh, Dr. Yeadon is definitely controlled opposition. Bahhhaaa.
I’ve received half a dozen emails since I started performing on this platform that my fluffy ram ass is just “controlled opposition.” I’m still waiting for the checks from the CIA.
It’s a more moderate and less hysterical version of the left’s “anyone I disagree with is literally Hitler.”
There’s no way to disprove the accusation. It’s a way to muddy the waters and discredit anyone who doesn’t peddle the accepted narratives of the spectrum of that person’s “movement.”
It’s a tool to delegitimize someone who has captured a larger share of the demographic that another person seeks to monopolize for themselves.
Anytime someone presents something so outrageous, so unbelievably demonic or evil, even with some amount of credible evidence attached to it, the herd can scream that this person is trying to “discredit” their “movement” and therefore must be controlled opposition.
And sometimes it works, because yes, there are people who are controlled by globopsycho pretending to be opposition. However, it can’t be everyone you don’t like or disagree with and when the loudest voices level the accusation toward their competitors within a movement, it does no good for anyone but globopsycho.
All eyes off the ball. Divide and conquer.
Alex Berenson accused Dr. Robert Malone of not being who he claims to be live on Fox News Channel in front of millions because he knew Dr. Malone was creeping in on his highly lucrative Substack attention monopoly of health freedom “followers.” Dr. Malone took to Substack to label Berenson controlled opposition.
Everywhere you look inside and outside the “health freedom movement,” the accusations fly so that managing and controlling narratives within the “movement” becomes the sole provenance of whoever levels the accusations so they alone can extract the attention labor value from an audience hungry for any scraps of truth.
The normies of this “movement” are divided and distracted, separated into various meadows to ruminate on whatever morsels of information are presented by whatever “experts” have earned their trust.
Berenson might be controlled op. Hmm. I’m going to just listen to Dr. Malone from now on. He has my trust.
There’s a spectrum to this movement that has normies like Berenson on one end and Peter Breggin and the based Dr. Michael Yeadon on the other end. In the middle you have Malone, McCullough, Kory, and Kirsch to name a few. Some are more professional than others at handling opposing narratives within the “movement,” while others are downright petulant babies.
The middle is the power center. It has all the scientists and “experts” of the movement, who use their credentials and “expertise” to deliver a sensible and digestible narrative to the community that doesn’t veer too far off into conspiracy theory land which the masses have been so thoroughly conditioned to stay away from at all costs. Except there are no more conspiracy theories and there never were.
All eyes off the ball. Divide and conquer.
Now we have the petulant king of the middle, declaring war on a married couple outside the middle, who have known with astute clarity what’s happening in the world long before the petulant king had a damn clue.
Dr. Malone is suing Peter and Ginger Breggin for defamation to the tune of $25 million for slandering Malone and poking some worthy holes in his buddy Desmet’s completely made-up academic drivel of Mass Formation Psychosis.
From Breggin’s website where the lawsuit is posted:
Dr. Malone demands that you retract the false and defamatory Statements, issue a written apology, and fairly and fully compensate him for the presumed and actual damages suffered, including loss of income, insult, pain, humiliation, embarrassment, mental suffering and injury to his reputation.
To be clear, Dr. Malone is not suing the hundreds of corporate media outlets that slandered his name for the past 18 months, which are all owned by Blackrock, Vanguard, or State Street, and the criminals who have organized the terror op Convid-19, but he is suing the authors of a book on who orchestrated the evil plandemic that was published while Malone was lining up for his Pfizer shots and two full years before he authored his own book Lies My Government Told Me.
You just can’t make this shit up. On a long enough timeline, everything in any
movement devolves into spectacle and farce. The petulant power struggles help delegitimize everyone in someone’s eyes until there are just factions of sheep ruminating in different meadows.
Whether Malone is “controlled opposition” or just a thin-skinned asshole, one thing is certain about this “movement” that stinks worse than an actual movement—divide and conquer never looked so easy.
The points of division become evermore amplified, and the aforementioned ball gets ignored again, and again, and again, until we end up here.
Not to belabor the point but if she can do it in the video below, why can’t the “health freedom movement” do it? Whatever the hell that is.
“Cutting Crew” in 1986, “I just died in your arms tonight.”
Predictive programming for 2021!
Shut up, conspiracy theorist!
Dr. Malone’s anthem?
It must’ve been something you said.
Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must've been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight
Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must've been some kind of kiss
I should've walked away
I should've walked away
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Critical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein
This hardcover art collection features a wide variety of gorgeous illustrations from the Critical Role fan community paired with text by cast members.
Journey through Wildemount alongside the motley group known as the Mighty Nein! Encompassing the first chapters of Critical Role's second campaign, this tome illustrates the adventures of our unlikely heroes as they meet in Trostenwald, struggle through a heartbreaking encounter with the Iron Shepherds, and more. Featuring stunning works by artists from the Critter community, Critical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria -- The Mighty Nein is a beautiful way to revisit the origin of the Mighty Nein through the perspective of Expositor Beauregard Lionett and the archivists of the Cobalt Soul. | <urn:uuid:d4844699-7e52-43fa-8484-fde68aafbeb2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://theguildhouse.ca/products/critical-role-the-chronicles-of-exandria-the-mighty-nein | 2024-04-21T19:57:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.863489 | 167 |
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Seminal poet-punk band the Weakerthans held their first unofficial reunion since their 2014 hiatus during a recent meeting of adjunct faculty for the University of Winnipeg (UW) English department, highly literate sources confirmed.
“I really only showed up so I could run some lesson plan ideas past the head of the semiotics department. But when I arrived at Manitoba Hall and the rest of the band was already there, it just felt right,” said singer John K. Samson in a voice that makes you want to both punch and console him at the same time. “I didn’t know the rest of the band was on staff here. Honestly, I didn’t even know I was on staff here until recently. They just pushed me into a classroom with a book by Eudora Welty and I’ve kind of just been working off that ever since.”
Weakerthans fans/UW students expressed excitement regarding the reunion.
“I’ve been a huge Weakerthans fan for a long time. I never got to see them live, so I’m thrilled that they’re back together, and also that Professor Samson is grading on a curve,” remarked Composition 203 student Heather Croft. “I can’t think of a single other band that can be simultaneously sweet, morbid, hopeful and defeated all in one song. I also don’t know any professor that assigns this much Derrida. What the fuck is post-structuralism anyway? I’m hoping the liner notes on ‘Reconstruction Site’ have some sort of hints to what the professor is expecting.”
Thomas Cyrenne, head of the UW English department, detailed his experience with the Weakerthans as faculty members.
“I seriously can’t handle this horseshit much longer. They were bad enough as individuals, but reunited they might be enough to make me forfeit my tenure,” said Cyrenne while stress reading Charles Simic. “Don’t get me wrong, they’re fine songwriters. But if I get one more staff email that’s written entirely in mixed metaphors about sad cats, I’m transferring to Toronto.”
At press time, the Weakerthans had begun work on a new album which is actually just a syllabus mostly consisting of Alice Munro short stories. | <urn:uuid:7cb56dd1-2e0f-4eb5-84b8-c9e15e1da8f8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thehardtimes.net/music/weakerthans-have-impromptu-reunion-at-university-of-winnipeg-faculty-meeting/ | 2024-04-21T20:35:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.974222 | 519 |
In this episode, Bo Bennett and Kim Ellington interview Susan Porter and Rose McDonnell from PolyColumbus.org. Listen as they discuss polyamory – the practice of having multiple simultaneous sexual and/or romantic partners.
From the PolyColumbus.org website:
PolyColumbus empowers individuals that either self-identify as polyamorous, open, or ethically non-monogamous, or are exploring such possibilities. We build community to provide a safe and inclusive place to not only be ourselves, but also meet like-minded individuals from all backgrounds.
We advocate for the equal treatment of the ethically non-monogamous under law, and for broader societal acceptance of the same. We serve organizations with similar goals by documenting best practices and creating other resources for successfully running such an organization.
Finally, we educate each other, allied organizations, and the broader community on what it means to be ethically non-monogamous. | <urn:uuid:09ed6131-f032-4c3c-a13f-275a53f19f7b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thehumanist.com/multimedia/podcast/the-humanist-hour-141-what-is-polyamory-all-about/ | 2024-04-21T20:07:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.929846 | 195 |
How Team Building Improve Performance
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Recent studies show that team building is one of the most effective ways to improve employee performance. It’s also a relatively cost-effective way to boost productivity, increase worker satisfaction, and reduce turnover.
Teambuilding can be an organized activity like attending a conference or event, or it can be unstructured such as spending time together outside of work.
It may even include activities designed to strengthen specific relationships in the workplace such as going out for coffee with someone who works elsewhere in the company.
We will discuss the different types of teambuilding events here, but first let us look at some examples of how teambuilding benefits employees and their employers.
As mentioned earlier, team building exercises can be fun, but they also have significant value in improving employee performance. Not only do they promote healthy conversations, they allow for insights into how people work together as a group.
Team-building events often include activities that require participants to talk about something that makes them uncomfortable. This usually includes talking with strangers, sharing secrets or thoughts that may not agree with others’, or even telling someone off!
By asking members of your team to speak openly about things they might normally keep to themselves, you expose them to new ideas and opportunities for conversation.
This is particularly valuable at times when there are changes happening within the organization, or when individual employees don’t feel like their input is being heard. By having open discussions, it becomes easier to share information and get needed feedback.
Open communications help create an environment where anyone can come forward and contribute, which increases overall productivity and efficiency.
In today’s workplace, efficiency is everything. You have to be more efficient with your time if you want to get anything done. Plus, being able to access other people’s knowledge can save you a lot of effort that you would otherwise have to invest in finding yourself.
Team building exercises help promote collaboration and understanding. They also increase overall employee satisfaction as workers feel like they are part of something bigger than just themselves.
Research shows that team-building activities boost organizational performance. Some studies even claim that it boosts job performance!
Here are 10 reasons why group settings can improve performance at work. Read on for our top five favorite types of team building experiences.
1. Boost teamwork skills
We all have different personality styles. And while some may prefer working alone or within small groups, many others enjoy working together in teams.
It takes a lot of discipline to work effectively with others. People who thrive in team environments have these social skills.
They know how to motivate each other, how to balance workloads, and how to accept feedback from peers. When needed, they also learn how to come together to achieve a common goal.
Studies show that employees who experience teamwork trainings perform better and work more efficiently with colleagues. This benefits the company by creating strong internal relationships and motivating them to do their best.
2. Build trust
Trust is an essential ingredient to effective teamwork.
When teams are working together, they’re typically less stressed out than when they were separated. This is because team members rely on each other for support and assistance. They also have to work with one another in a space free of conflicts or arguments.
Team building can reduce employee stress by helping them form closer relationships with their colleagues and superiors. It can also promote effective collaboration through interactive exercises that require teamwork and communication.
Regular meetings and informal conversations help keep relations strong. This way, employees do not need to spend time creating trust and rapport where there already is some!
Stress may be reduced through activities such as off-site trips, educational programs, and games. These types of events facilitate interaction and understanding between people.
By breaking up the workplace into separate groups, it creates a sense of unity and cooperation among everyone. Employees learn how to work effectively with others outside of the office too; this helps boost productivity.
As mentioned earlier, team building is not about having fun in a room with people you like. It’s actually an excellent way to improve performance by encouraging individuals to bring their “A” games.
By bringing out the best in each individual participant, they can achieve more than they could alone. This is because everyone on your team works harder when someone less willing or able works hard for them.
In this case, it’s yourself. By investing time into learning everything there is to know about your job, you will perform better. And since you are invested, others will trust you more, making you even more productive.
Team-building exercises don’t always have to be expensive or complicated. You can often find ways to do that cost little to no money. For example, hosting a movie night, giving away prizes, or just asking how many of you would rather get paid $50000 or spend a week at a luxury resort comes with benefits. | <urn:uuid:3220b539-9f9c-4334-ab2b-dbb64b140c91> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://theideatrader.com/how-team-building-improve-performance/ | 2024-04-21T21:06:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.969075 | 1,044 |
What Are Some Good Morning Routines
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When we wake up, there are so many things going on in our heads that it is difficult to even begin to think straight.
With all that going on it is important to begin our day with a focus on health and well-being.
So what are some good morning routines to follow?
What are some habits that will help to improve your day-to-day life, while improving your mood and outlook?
How to start a morning routine
I'm going to give you the best tip that I've ever heard about starting a morning routine: create a list of things to do the night before.
This gives you time to think about the things you want to get done in the morning.
When I was in treatment, my list consisted of a few things. Each morning when I woke up, I knew exactly what I had to do.
Now, I have much more important things to do in my day, so I don't have the time to spend on things like planning my daily routine.
But it's not that bad. There's a way to have an orderly life and still have time for other things.
It's called creating an "assignments file." I just print out a calendar and assign each week a certain type of list for the week, such as doing laundry or cooking dinner.
When it's time for me to do one of the assigned tasks, I can look at my calendar and know exactly what I'm supposed to do.
If you do not have time to sit and practice meditation each morning, just start by keeping a mindfulness notebook and recording things you are grateful for.
Make a list of things that you have accomplished, a list of people and places that you have loved, and what you would like to do that day.
Set a goal and do your best to achieve it.
If you have an article to write, set a time to get your words down, and then when you sit down in the morning at your desk, you can focus on writing the next article you need to write.
A morning shower
A shower is always a good idea for a morning activity.
It is not uncommon to start a day off feeling a little lethargic and needing to wake up.
A shower and getting your body cleaned and feeling clean can help to have you feeling energized as you head off to the day's activities.
Do you enjoy working out? If you do, then try to incorporate it into your morning routine.
You can try to walk to work, or if that is not feasible, try to ride a bicycle instead.
If you do not have a bike, then try to jog or jog to work and then try to do the same back home again.
Make sure you eat a flax seed breakfast. If you have not tried flax seed, then it is time you did.
Flax seeds are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids and help to improve your mental health as well as make you feel calmer and focused.
They also have other benefits such as helping you to increase your immune system and provide you with an energy boost.
If you do not have access to flax seeds, you can simply buy them in a health food shop.
A healthy breakfast does a body good. If you have a bad stomach, then a heavy breakfast may make it worse.
Keep it light, nutritious and make it enjoyable by preparing some scrambled eggs, have some fruits such as bananas or strawberries, have a protein-based breakfast bowl such as eggs, or you could even try some sweet potatoes.
A deeper sleep
Most of us need to get up at some point during the day, and for most of us, this is the most difficult part of the day.
You could try to get a nap in or read a book and get some reading in but a deep sleep will also help with how you feel in the morning.
If you do not have the luxury of a nap in the day, then try to make it a point to get to bed earlier.
You should try to go to bed at around 10 PM each night, and then if you need to stay up later that night, try to get to bed at midnight.
Why morning routines are important
If you spend a little bit of time planning your morning routines, then you will see a difference.
If you begin to have a more focused and attentive way of getting ready for the day, then you will start to feel more productive throughout the day.
If you find that your mood and outlook are better, then you will find that you can approach the day with less stress and anxiety.
Not all routines need to take place in the morning, you could do it during your lunch hour or in the evening if you work overnight.
It is just important that you take the time to plan your routine and that you do it consistently each day.
If you can stick to a routine for a few weeks, then you may start to get more work done each day as a result. | <urn:uuid:3db1cc1f-58cb-4d9b-83c2-8b90c5fb7f87> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://theideatrader.com/what-are-some-good-morning-routines/ | 2024-04-21T21:09:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.976137 | 1,078 |
MASTERING JOKER MADNESS SLOT: WINNING STRATEGIES UNVEILED
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EMPLOYING PROGRESSIVE BETTING STRATEGIES
Progressive betting strategies involve adjusting your wager size based on your wins or losses. One popular approach is the Martingale system, where you double your bet after each loss to recoup previous losses and potentially turn a profit. However, it’s crucial to use these strategies cautiously, as they can also deplete your bankroll quickly if luck is not on your side.
In the fast-paced world of online slots, mastering the Joker Madness Slot game can be a game-changer for players looking to embark on an exciting quest for big wins. By leveraging the best strategies and incorporating a mix of luck and skill, you can increase your chances of unraveling the mysteries of this captivating game. So, are you ready to dive into the madness and unleash your inner joker? | <urn:uuid:d77f470d-e669-41b1-9224-dac4f5d4361d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://theimportforums.com/mastering-joker-madness-slot-winning-strategies-unveiled/ | 2024-04-21T20:52:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.899253 | 1,275 |
The phrase ‘construction data analytics’ may be enough to make your eyes glaze over. But every day on construction sites, teams are coordinating hundreds of subcontractors, managing thousands of open issues, and navigating constant onsite changes. As construction projects continue to grow in complexity, teams need the right insights to minimize risk and improve quality and safety initiatives.
Furthermore, the digitization of construction processes and the use of mobile devices on jobsites means more data is being captured than ever before. But 95% of that data is going unused by construction and engineering firms, according to FMI. | <urn:uuid:234e3a8c-db11-4aa4-aef9-c7420109330d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://theinfotech.info/how-to-manage-project-risk-with-construction-data-analytics/ | 2024-04-21T21:49:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.929814 | 121 |
Dr. Khawla AlRomaithi is a doctor and adventurous person belonging from UAE is holding a world record for being the fastest person for traveling all seven continents in just 3 days 14 hours 46 min 48 sec. The trip of her record ended in Australia, Sydney on 13th February 2020.
Dr. Khawla AlRomaithi belonging from UAE is the only person who was able to break the record for the fastest time to travel seven continents all across the world in just 3 days 14 hours 46 min 48 sec.
On 13 February 2020, the record-breaking trip ended in Sydney, Australia. 208 countries have been visited by her and she covered dependent territories during her incredible world tour.
It is very difficult to lead towards record breaking achievements due to facing obstacles and challenges and her attempt was not so different.
Al Romaithi achieved Guinness World Record and an annual record-breaking achievement all around the world.
The theme of this year was to ‘Discover your World’. Our goal for everyone is to discover their world during this strange time.
The previous record was held by Kasey Stewart and Julie Berry belonging from the US who completed their world trip in 3 days 20 hours 4 minutes and 19 seconds. AlRomaithi completed her journey all across the world on 13th February 2020. She completed her trip before the pandemic made traveling a dream.
AlRomaithi who belongs to UAE completed her journey and visited 208 countries to get to know more about their cultures and traditions and also proved that Emirati people are efficient and can break extraordinary records. The smiling pictures of AlRomaithi were featured by the GWR site while posing in front of the famous landmarks of the world. | <urn:uuid:aaefba71-aad2-4a6f-9c3f-710c3233ec74> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://theislamicinformation.com/more/khawla-alromaithi-world-record/ | 2024-04-21T20:16:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.973467 | 350 |
Magic Keyboard - Yes, it floats.
The all-new Magic Keyboard is an amazing companion for iPad Pro. It features the best typing experience ever on iPad, a trackpad that opens up new ways to work with iPadOS, a USB-C port for pass-through charging, and front and back protection. And it features a floating cantilevered design, allowing you to attach iPad Pro magnetically and smoothly adjust it to the perfect viewing angle for you.
A full-sized keyboard designed for iPad Pro brings individual hard key caps and a scissor mechanism with 1 millimetre of travel for a responsive, comfortable and quiet typing experience. So go ahead, write your novel, knock out a business plan or tear through your inbox. And with backlit keys, you can get things done day or night.
The click-anywhere trackpad opens up a whole new way to work in iPadOS. It allows control of the new cursor in iPadOS, which is perfect for tasks like editing a spreadsheet, selecting text or simply doing everything from the trackpad. And you can navigate fluidly with familiar Multi-Touch gestures, like swiping to go Home and switching between spaces.
Cursor for iPadOS - The biggest thing to happen to the cursor since point and click. Trackpad for iPadOS.
Trackpad support opens up powerful new ways to use your iPad. The re-imagined cursor experience has been designed specifically to work in a touch-first environment. It's contextual, so it transforms into the tool you need depending on the content you're pointing to, like buttons, app icons and text. It's perfect for tasks where you need an extra level of precision, like building a spreadsheet or editing text. You can also use intuitive trackpad gestures to quickly get around in iPadOS.
11-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation)
As an international traveller you are entitled to bring a certain amount/value of goods that are free of Customs duty and exempt Goods and Services tax (GST) into New Zealand. This is called your duty free allowance and personal goods concession. It is important to review these for any purchases you make on The Mall.
Your duty free allowance entitles you to bring into New Zealand the following quantities of alcohol products free of customs duty and GST provided you are over 17 years of age. You do need to be 18 years or over to purchase.
- Up to six bottles (4.5 litres) of wine, champagne, port or sherry or
- Up to twelve cans (4.5 litres) of beer
- And three bottles (or other containers) each containing not more than 1125ml of spirits, liqueur, or other spirituous beverages
Goods other than alcohol and tobacco, whether purchased overseas or purchased duty free in New Zealand, that have a combined total value not exceeding NZ$700 may also be brought as part of your personal goods concession.
When travelling overseas there are legal limits on the amount of duty free alcohol and other goods you can take with you. These amounts will vary depending on the country you are flying into. We always recommend you check the latest limits and exemptions.
Your order can be picked up at an Auckland Airport Collection Point. There is one in departures and one at arrivals in the international terminal. Alternatively, if you are arriving between 11pm and 6am you will be able to collect your order from our lockers. See map
Please bring your order confirmation email and your passport. If you are collecting from lockers you will have been sent an email with your access code, be sure to have this on you in order to collect your order.
If you’re departing Auckland Airport, we recommend that you come to the Auckland Airport Collection Point at least 60 minutes before your flight. If you miss your pickup time or your flight details have changed please let us know as soon as possible.
When you collect your order you will have the opportunity to inspect the items and sign for them.
If you need to return an item, our Collection Point team are there to help you. If you are collecting after hours please return the item to your locker and our team will be in touch as soon as possible. You may also like to view our Returns & refunds which provides information on how this works and outlines the individual retailer's returns and refunds policies.
After Hours Collections
If your order needs to be collected after the Auckland Airport Collection Point desk is closed, your order will be placed in the lockers next to the desk. All the details you will need to collect your order will be provided in your Order Confirmation and Ready to Collect Email. | <urn:uuid:2056238d-e840-43bb-9c85-db7783041aec> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://themall.aucklandairport.co.nz/en/intl-duty-free/product/pb-tech-m_TAAAPP96032/apple-magic-keyboard-for-ipad-pro-11%22-%28-4_3_2_1-gen%29-and-ipad.html | 2024-04-21T21:51:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.922968 | 948 |
After a successful season, the women’s hockey team redeemed their loss last year, finally winning their first ACAC Championship after a nine-year drought. So let’s dive into their season and see how they got the job done this year.
The Ooks started their season in October by taking on province rivals SAIT. This game would start the season on a bad note for the Ooks, as they lost in overtime 3-2. But this loss was their only one in October. They ended the month with a 7-game winning streak, including a dominant win against SAIT later in the month 6-1. They also demolished Medicine Hat College 4-0 and 9-1. The Ooks finished the month with a 6-0 thrashing of Olds College, leaving their record at 7-1 at the end of October.
November saw the team start off with a struggle, losing to former finals opponent Red Deer Polytechnic 2-1 and 5-2. The month quickly turned around, and the team fired off three straight wins, giving them some confidence. But the confidence quickly faded, and the team lost their next two games. One of the losses was against Red Deer, which was a tough blow. It pushed them to another loss the following weekend against Lakeland College.
In December, the team would have a winter break before returning a month later. In January the team came out reenergized, winning every game in the month and having some amazing performances with the playoffs around the corner. The month started with a 4-0 beating of SAIT, before upping the ante next weekend and beating Medicine Hat College 8-2. The month finished with a 3-1 win over Olds College where Kaitlyn Slator became the all-time ACAC wins holder.
February saw the team finish the regular season with four games against the top two teams in the ACAC standings. The Ooks started the month with a pair of games versus Red Deer Polytechnic. The first game was a 4-1 loss, which was their fifth loss to Red Deer this season. The Ooks beat Red Deer 5-1 the next night, finally getting one up on them this season. Lakeland was ready for the Ooks the following weekend, beating them 4-3 and 3-2 on respective nights.
NAIT finished the season 17-8 and third in the ACAC. This put them in a semifinal playoff series against their longtime nemesis Red Deer Polytechnic, battling for a chance at the ACAC championship final. The semi-final series was best of three, and the Ooks were ready to right the wrongs of last season. The first game did not go the Ooks way; they lost 3-2 in a close match after being tied in the third period. The Ooks went back to NAIT, needing two wins to not end up in the same position as last year. They took care of business at home, winning 2-1 after a Halle Graham power-play goal in the second period.
The series now went to a decisive game three in Red Deer. In this game, the Ooks did something they haven’t done all season: beat Red Deer in back to-back-games. Their star goalie, Kaitlyn Slator, came up clutch,getting a shutout to help the team advance to the ACAC Championship. The 2-0 victory saw the Ooks return to the very spot they lost at last season, but this time the opponent was the first-place Lakeland College.
The Ooks started the five-game series on the road. They won the first game 3-1 before coming back to NAIT and winning in comeback fashion 3-2 after trailing going into the third period. With the Ooks now up 2-0, they only needed one victory to reach the ACAC mountain top and had 3 chances to do it.
Their first chance at Lakeland College did not go as planned, and they lost 4-2, which likely gave Lakeland some hope. But the Ooks didn’t let their game drop. In the last home game of the season, NAIT came back to the arena and gave the fans a show and a championship for the first time in nine years. The 2-0 victory saw the Ooks finish their season-long journey and Kaitlyn Slator end her NAIT career with a shutout and a championship. | <urn:uuid:6b8bd555-d0c2-46b0-bf4f-4d83383e9001> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thenuggetonline.com/womens-hockey-team-win-first-acac-championship-in-9-years/ | 2024-04-21T21:42:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.979457 | 920 |
In the complex world of healthcare, many individuals may wonder about the specific roles and responsibilities of different medical professionals. When it comes to important diagnostic procedures like biopsies, patients often have questions about who is qualified to deliver the results. In this article, we will explore the question: “Can a nurse give biopsy results?” Nurses play a crucial role in patient care, but their scope of practice and involvement in communicating diagnostic findings can vary. Understanding the distinctions between healthcare professionals and their roles in delivering biopsy results is essential for patients to have a clear understanding of the medical process and receive the appropriate support and guidance during this critical stage of their healthcare journey.
The Role of Nurses in the Biopsy Process
Biopsies are diagnostic procedures that involve the collection and examination of tissue samples to determine the presence of abnormalities or diseases. While the primary responsibility for interpreting and delivering biopsy results typically lies with physicians or pathologists, nurses play a crucial role in the overall biopsy process.
Nurses are instrumental in providing comprehensive patient care throughout the biopsy journey. They are often responsible for preparing patients for the procedure, ensuring their comfort and understanding, and addressing any concerns or questions they may have. Nurses also assist physicians during the biopsy by providing support, monitoring patients’ vital signs, and documenting essential information.
However, when it comes to delivering biopsy results, the role of nurses can vary depending on factors such as institutional policies, state regulations, and the complexity of the findings. In some cases, nurses may be authorized to communicate straightforward results to patients, offer reassurance, and provide basic explanations. However, for more complex or critical results, it is common for physicians or specialized healthcare professionals to deliver the news directly to the patient.
Ultimately, the extent of a nurse’s involvement in delivering biopsy results depends on the specific healthcare setting, collaboration with physicians, and the level of expertise and training of the nurse. The goal is to ensure effective communication, patient support, and continuity of care throughout the biopsy process.
Understanding Nurse-Patient Communication for Biopsy Results
Clear and effective communication is vital when delivering biopsy results to patients. Nurses play a significant role in facilitating this communication and ensuring patients have a thorough understanding of their diagnosis.
Nurses are trained in patient education and possess the skills to convey complex medical information in a compassionate and accessible manner. They can provide emotional support, address patient concerns, and help patients navigate the next steps in their healthcare journey.
In some cases, nurses may be authorized to communicate biopsy results to patients, particularly when the findings are straightforward and require minimal interpretation. They can explain the results, discuss any necessary follow-up procedures or treatments, and provide guidance on managing symptoms or side effects. Nurses can also offer resources and referrals to support services, such as counseling or patient advocacy groups, to assist patients in coping with their diagnosis.
However, in situations where biopsy results are more complex or require further evaluation, nurses collaborate closely with physicians and specialists to ensure accurate and timely communication. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team, relaying information between healthcare providers and patients, and ensuring that patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care.
In all cases, nurses are instrumental in fostering open lines of communication, addressing patient concerns, and providing the necessary support to help patients navigate their biopsy results and make informed decisions about their health.
Collaboration Between Nurses and Physicians in Delivering Biopsy Results
The delivery of biopsy results is a critical stage in the diagnostic process, requiring effective collaboration between nurses and physicians. While physicians typically hold the primary responsibility for interpreting and conveying biopsy findings to patients, nurses play a crucial role in supporting this process.
Nurses collaborate closely with physicians to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of biopsy results. They assist in reviewing and understanding the results, clarifying any uncertainties, and preparing the necessary documentation for the physician. Nurses also work as advocates for patients, ensuring that their concerns and questions are addressed during the result disclosure.
In some cases, nurses may be involved in the actual delivery of biopsy results, especially when the findings are straightforward or require immediate communication to the patient. They can provide initial explanations, offer emotional support, and ensure that patients comprehend the information they receive.
However, it is important to note that complex or critical biopsy results are typically delivered by the physician or a specialist. Nurses assist in coordinating these discussions, ensuring that the appropriate healthcare professional is available to provide the necessary explanations, answer questions, and discuss potential treatment options.
Overall, the collaboration between nurses and physicians is vital in ensuring seamless communication, optimal patient care, and effective support during the delivery of biopsy results. The combined expertise and teamwork of both healthcare professionals contribute to providing patients with comprehensive care and guidance throughout their healthcare journey.
Ethical Considerations in Nurses Disclosing Biopsy Findings
The disclosure of biopsy findings to patients involves important ethical considerations that nurses must navigate. While nurses play a critical role in patient care and communication, the disclosure of biopsy results requires careful evaluation and adherence to ethical guidelines.
One key ethical consideration is ensuring that patients receive accurate and reliable information. Nurses must be knowledgeable about the limitations of their scope of practice and the extent to which they can interpret and communicate complex medical findings. If a biopsy result is complex or requires expert interpretation, it is important for nurses to defer to physicians or specialists who have the necessary expertise.
Respecting patient autonomy is another crucial ethical consideration. Nurses should facilitate informed decision-making by providing patients with clear, unbiased information about their biopsy results. They must ensure that patients have the opportunity to ask questions, fully understand their options, and actively participate in the decision-making process.
Confidentiality and privacy are also paramount. Nurses must maintain the confidentiality of patient information, ensuring that biopsy results are disclosed in a private and secure environment. They should adhere to strict privacy protocols to protect patient autonomy and trust.
In summary, nurses must navigate ethical considerations when disclosing biopsy findings to patients. They must prioritize accuracy, patient autonomy, and confidentiality, while also recognizing the limits of their role and collaborating effectively with physicians and specialists to provide comprehensive and ethical care.
In conclusion, nurses play a vital role in the biopsy process, providing essential support and communication throughout the diagnostic journey. While their involvement in delivering biopsy results may vary, nurses excel in patient education, emotional support, and coordination of care. Their collaboration with physicians ensures accurate and timely communication, while ethical considerations guide their actions in disclosing biopsy findings. By fostering clear and compassionate communication, nurses help patients understand their diagnoses, navigate treatment options, and make informed decisions about their health. As healthcare continues to evolve, recognizing the valuable contributions of nurses in the delivery of biopsy results is crucial for providing comprehensive and patient-centered care. | <urn:uuid:d8a65ff4-1ab6-4188-91c1-02bc6b024441> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thenursingsiteblog.com/can-a-nurse-provide-biopsy-results-understanding-the-role-of-nurses-in-communicating-diagnostic-findings/ | 2024-04-21T20:17:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.942083 | 1,405 |
From the Wars of the Roses through plagues, cunning plots, executions and more, the Tudor period is the most dramatic and turbulent in English history. Journey through time to find Henry VIII's six wives, Shakespeare, Sir Francis Drake and other famous figures as you build this detailed 1000-piece puzzle.
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Tishman Speyer scores loan on Santa Monica portfolio
New York investment gets $228M from Blackstone
Tishman Speyer scored a loan to build apartments on its new land in Santa Monica, The Real Deal has learned.
The New York-based developer got a $228 million loan from Blackstone Mortgage Trust, to build 620 apartments on eight sites Tishman bought in January, records show. The debt was provided in January but has not been previously reported. Blackstone declined to comment.
Blackstone Mortgage Trust provided the loan through Husky Finco — a limited liability company affiliated with the REIT.
WSC Communities – controlled by Neil Shekhter, his sons and CEO Scott Walter – had put 23 parcels in Santa Monica on the market last year. Tishman swooped in late last year and bought eight of the sites for around $150 million, prompting Shekhter to take the 15 remaining parcels off the market.
Tishman announced in January that it would build new multifamily buildings across the eight sites, as well as 31,000 square feet of retail space — 116 of the units will be classified as affordable.
The eight plots are: 1318 Lincoln Boulevard, 1430 Lincoln Boulevard, 1650 Lincoln Boulevard, 501 Broadway, 711 Colorado Avenue, 1313 6th Street, 1323 5th Street and 1338 5th Street.
The project will be the company’s first foray into residential real estate in Los Angeles.
It’s not the first time the two have worked together on financing deals. In 2018, Blackstone provided $1.8 billion in financing for Tishman Speyer’s 2.8 million-square-foot office building in Hudson Yards.
The lender, which focuses on providing loans for commercial real estate properties, including multifamily, has also financed other projects in Santa Monica. In 2019, Blackstone Mortgage Trust provided Redcar Properties with a $70.3 million loan in connection with six parcels along Michigan Avenue in Santa Monica, records show. | <urn:uuid:6b061ef6-bda9-49c2-a876-a4b2c18d899e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://therealdeal.com/la/2022/03/17/tishman-speyer-scores-loan-on-new-santa-monica-portfolio/ | 2024-04-21T21:57:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.960185 | 419 |
What reduces wealth — do you know?
Find out in this episode, as Kris Dureau explains how taxes, inflation, fees, and overreacting to the market impact our savings, income, and investments. He also unveils ways we can avoid making common mistakes and make better decisions with our money.
- The importance of working alongside helpful and supportive financial advisors
- Ways taxes, inflation, fees, and overreacting to the market impact our savings and investments
- How to curb and overcome common wealth destroyers
- The value of being aware of our emotions during times of volatility
- And more!
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photo by Derek Michalski , Pictured: Chairman of Mahwah Environmental Commission Richard Wolf documenting ongoing pollution at Toll Brothers construction site in Mahwah and Upper Saddle River.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, Major breakthrough in a 10-month community investigation started back in January 2018 by GreenUSR activist and resident of Upper Saddle River Derek Michalski.
Ramsey, Mahwah, Upper and Saddle River. Over the weekend residents from Ramsay, Mahwah and Upper Saddle River met for the second weekend in a row on the property that was featured in April 23, 2018 CBS New York Evening News coverage. We all remember Channel 2 Lisa Rozner’s report from 5 months ago about those infamous hoses pumping mud into Upper Saddle River stream directly from 100 acre site that had arsenic in the past.* Since that day very little has been done to stop the mud pumping that is occurring now 24/7 according to eyewitnesses. Last weekend the site was visited by Richard Wolf, Chairman of Mahwah Environmental Commission. This weekend Councilwoman Janet Ariemma took initiative and also met with residents and visually inspected continuous mud discharge into the Pleasant Brook.
According to Derek Michalski both EPA and NJDEP are currently monitoring the situation but now 10 months later it will be more difficult and extremely expensive to assess what amount of arsenic in the body of water was a result of natural occurrence and what level of increase (if any) was caused by non stop 10 month mud pumping. Every millimeter of sediment that wasn’t there 10 months needs to be dredged now from Pleasant Brook, tested and if necessary remediated to the acceptable level. If 10 months ago officials of Mahwah and Upper Saddle River took my warnings and acted then we would be in much better situations that we are now – said Michalski.
Also potential contamination of drinking water along the corridor of Pleasant Brook will be the next chapter of this unprecedented environmental disaster after Pleasant Brook testing is done according to Michalski.
Sierra Club, GreenUSR and Michalski are in the process of discussing what the next step should be in light of the following NJDEP statistics; between 1996 and 1998, samples were taken from 11 locations in Upper Saddle River. Arsenic was detected in all the samples (463) in the data set at concentrations ranging from 1.4 ppm to 310 ppm. Arsenic was detected above the Department’s residential soil cleanup criteria more frequently than any other analyte. Arsenic was detected above the cleanup criteria in 38% of the samples. In contrast, lead concentrations, which ranged from non-detect to 924 ppm, was detected above the cleanup criteria in only 1% of the samples.
It’s worth noting that according to North Jersey Sierra Club Chapter Chair Mary Walsh the NJDEP is not authorized to require remediation of naturally-occurring conditions in the environment. (See N.J.S.A. 58:10B-35g(4)). However, it is important to determine during the remedial investigation and the remedial action at a site, whether elevated levels of arsenic are the result of a discharge or whether they reflect natural background conditions.
Based on a Department survey of background concentrations of metals in soil in rural and suburban areas of the state, non-agricultural soils contained 0.02 – 22.7 ppm of arsenic with an average 3.25 ppm and less than 1.2- 150 ppm of lead with an average of 19.2 ppm (Fields, et al., 1993). A statistical test was conducted to determine the correlation between sand, silt and clay content of the samples and metal concentrations. Samples containing higher clay content tended to have higher concentrations of most metals, including arsenic and lead (Fields, et al., 1993).
While naturally-occurring lead concentrations have not been detected above the Department’s residential soil cleanup criteria in New Jersey, elevated arsenic concentrations have been found. Higher concentrations of naturally-occurring arsenic have been specifically associated with soils containing glauconite. The US Geological Survey found arsenic concentrations generally lower than 10 ppm in sandy soils from undeveloped areas, but concentrations were as large as 40 ppm in samples containing higher clay content (Barringer, et al., 1998). Soil sampling conducted as part of site remediation activities have shown glauconite soils to commonly contain arsenic concentrations of 20-40 ppm and range as high as 260 ppm (Schick, Personal comm., 1998). The Department is currently involved in a research project with the New Jersey Geological Survey investigating metal levels in glauconite soils.
Thus determination how much more arsenic Toll Brothers potentially pumped into local brooks, ponds and Saddle River over the course of past 10 months will determine what course of actions should be taken. After speaking to numerous NJDEP employees, several EPA investigators and four FBI special agents I am certain that we will not have to wait a decade like residents of Edgewater had to wait in the case of Quanta Superfund Remediation Site locates at 115 River Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020. Quanta site is only a 5.5 acre site. Our arsenic & lead environmental frontier expends between three towns and covers over 100 plus acres of construction desert reminds Michalski.
Also it is worth noting says Michalski that upcoming election put some pressure on local politicians and the new candidates for M&C positions. Case is point says Michalski – Mahwah Environmental Committee in conjunction with the Mayor and the entire Mahwah Town Council fired a demand letter addressed to persons responsible for the Toll Brothers’ site remediation to provide them with new testing of sediment, sludge and mud that is being released currently into Pleasant Brook. Can you believe that allegedly 700 tests of the soil were conducted on the site and not even one test of soil/sediment from the brook was presented to us – points out Michalski.
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This handmade little felt hanging bat is too cute to give you a real scare!
From our range of Fair Trade products at Felt So Good. As we try to move away from a 'throwaway' culture, this is a real 'keepsake' decoration that will bring you lots of joy year after year.
Traditional hand crafting methods along with top quality New Zealand wool is used in the making of these felt decorations making them both eco-friendly and sustainable. Being hand crafted there's no machinery used in the process either making them pollution free too! These products are stitched with organic thread and absolutely no glue is used plus there's never any plastic beading or embellishments used in this range making them totally biodegradable too!
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Gourmet cooking and coffee fusion with Valentina Chiaramonte and Domenico Cosentino.
We went back into the kitchen of Fud Off, in via Santa Filomena in Catania. The challenge remains also unchanged: creating unusual combinations with four hands by matching a gourmet burger with a coffee drink. It goes without saying – Valentina Chiaramonte‘s creativity and Domenico Cosentino’s skills left us once again far from “Off”. Here’s the details of the fassona burger with chinotto flavoured espresso tonic.
Ingredients (picture 1):
130 g fassona meat tartare
1 marinated anchovy fillet
green lemon zest
20 g mayonnaise with Salina capers
1 quail egg
soft bun of 45 g
First of all, prepare the hamburger: spice the fassona meat tartare with olive oil, anchovy (previously opened with a fork), green lemon zest (peel), salt and pepper to taste. Form a hamburger with a food ring mould. Sear on a red-hot grill on either side for around 30 seconds. Flavour the bun with mayonnaise and Salina capers and the put everything together: first the fassona hamburger (picture 2), then the fried quail egg (picture 3), some oak leaf and finally mayonnaise and capers (picture 4).
Espresso tonic with chinotto:
1 espresso Moak
15 ml sugar syrup
30 ml of vodka
Chinotto (fill up)
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Valentina Chiaramonte, palermitana doc, native from Palermo, is an ironic and intriguing cook. With the dishes she prepares, she is able to tell a lot about herself and her region, about her past experiences and culinary passions. The result is a new cuisine that with simplicity and frankness aims at delicious pleasures free from boundaries and limits..
Domenico Cosentino, bar manager of Fud off, has been standing behind the counter for more than twenty years, and gained experience also overseas. He loves reinterpreting classical cocktails with a Sicilian touch and always searches for the excellences of the island to give his cocktails a Sicilian soul and character. | <urn:uuid:c356c1c7-0dd8-463d-8c15-f0db7977af27> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thesignmoak.com/en/off-burger/ | 2024-04-21T21:08:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.869512 | 483 |
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One of the most frustrating aspects of looking at new credit cards is to complete the full application and wait, only to find that you’re declined. This means that you not only miss out on some great card rewards and benefits, but you’ve wasted your time and potentially impacted your credit report.
Fortunately, it is possible to pre-qualify for Citi credit cards. Citi is one of the financial institutions that offer pre-qualification. Essentially, this means you can find out if you’re highly likely to be approved for a new Citi credit card without risk.
How to Get Pre Approved for Citi Credit Cards
There are a few ways to find out if you can be pre approved for Citi credit cards. The great thing is that regardless of which option you choose, the preapproval process is straightforward and simple.
Citi has a prequalification tool on its official website, but this feature is not a permanent fixture. There may be times when you visit the site and you can’t find the tool. So, you may need to regularly check back when the pre approval form is running on the site.
When the feature is available, it is really simple to use.
1. Provide Personal Details
This includes your full name, email address, physical address, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
2. Select Card Preference
You can designate if you are interested in rewards, cash back, low APR or balance transfer cards. There is also an option if you have no preference.
There is a disclaimer that you are authorizing Citi to perform a soft credit inquiry and that you understand pre approval does not guarantee that you will qualify for a card.
Once you click “see my offers”, Citi will check whether you are prequalified for any of its credit card products.
While most financial institutions have embraced technology, many also continue to use old school techniques, including mailers. So, Citi may send out prescreened credit card offers to you. Citi will target you based on your location, credit score, credit utilization and other factors.
If you do receive a mailer offer, essentially, it means that you’re pre qualified. This means that you just need to respond to the offer via the paper application or using the tab on the prequalification page on Citi’s website.
Just bear in mind that if you have opted out of receiving targeted offers, you would need to opt back in via the OptOutPrescreen.com website.
The final option to get preapproved for a Citi credit card is to speak to a member of the Citi team. You can do this by calling the Citi customer support line or visiting a local branch. You can discuss your circumstances and the Citi customer rep will assess whether you can prequalify for a specific card.
Does Citi Pre Approval Affect Credit Scores?
One of the most attractive things about credit card pre approval is that it does not affect credit scores.
The reason for this is the type of credit inquiry used. There are two types of credit inquiry; hard and soft. A soft credit inquiry is a basic search of your credit profile and it does not appear on your credit report. This is the type of inquiry used to check for pre approval.
Citi will only initiate a hard credit inquiry if you decide to proceed with the card application after you’ve been pre approved. At this stage, the inquiry will appear on your credit report and it may cause a drop of a couple of credit score points. While a single pull is not critical, one of the common credit score mistakes is applying for many cards, so make sure you don't do it.
Citi Minimum Requirements
Citi has a number of credit cards for which you can obtain pre approval. There are some basic minimum requirements that apply to all the cards. These include:
- Age 18 plus
- Sufficient income to support the card
- Low debt to income ratio
- Low credit utilization score
Citi Credit Card Requirements
There are also some more specific requirements as each card has different minimum requirements, which can help you to decide which is the best one for you.
- Citi Double Cash: This is a simple rewards credit card that offers one percent cash back when you make a purchase and another one percent when you’ve paid for your purchases. You’ll need a minimum credit score of 700, so those who don’t have a good or excellent score will struggle to qualify.
- Citi Diamond Preferred: This card has no annual fee or rewards. It may be possible to qualify for this card with fair credit, but a score of 670 or higher increases your chances.
- Citi Premier: As the name suggests, this is one of the premier Citi credit cards. It has a modest annual fee and a tiered reward structure. There is also a welcome bonus and a few other perks including annual savings on hotel stays. You’ll need a good to excellent credit score to qualify for this card.
- Citi Simplicity: One of the attractive features of this card is that there are no late fees or penalty rates, but this does come at a cost since you’ll need a score of at least 700.
- Citi Rewards+: As the name suggests, this is Citi’s go-to rewards card weighted towards supermarket and gas station purchases. You’ll need a score of at least 670 to qualify.
Card | Rewards | Bonus | Annual Fee | 1% – 5%
2% cash back rewards rate – 1% every time you swipe and another 1% upon payment.
$200 cash back after you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first 6 months of account opening
| $0 |
1X – 3X
3X points per dollar on restaurant, supermarket, gas station, hotel and air travel and other hotels purchases, and 1X points per dollar on all other purchases
| 60,000 points
60,000 bonus ThankYou® Points after you spend $4,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. Plus, for a limited time, earn a total of 10 ThankYou® Points per $1 spent on hotel, car rentals, and attractions (excluding air travel) booked on the Citi Travel portal through June 30, 2024
| $95 | ||
None | None | $0 | ||
None | None | $0 | ||
5% cash back on your highest eligible spend category each billing cycle up to the first $500 spent and 1% cash back thereafter
$200 cash back after you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first 6 months of account opening (20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back)
| $0 |
How to Improve Citi Cards Approval Chances
While there is no impact on your credit report when you try for Citi cards approval, it can still be disappointing to miss out. However, there are a few things that you can do to improve your approval chances.
Whether you can obtain pre-approval will depend on the information contained in your credit report.
So, it is a good idea to check your latest report to see if any red flags or errors could impact your approval chances. This will provide you with an opportunity to dispute any errors before you apply.
Since most Citi cards require good to excellent credit, this may be a good time to give your credit score a boost.
You can do this in a number of ways including paying down account balances, increasing your available credit and lowering your credit utilization ratio, or keeping old accounts open to maintain the average length of your credit history.
There are no specified income requirements for Citi credit card approval. However, income is an important factor and Citi asks for your total annual income.
This includes income from others that you can use to pay your bills. So, if you split your living expenses with a partner, you could report your household income on your application.
How Long Does Citi Pre Approval Take?
How long Citi pre approval takes will depend on which method you use. If you’re applying online, it may be possible to receive instant approval. In many cases, you will receive a decision within moments of submitting your pre approval application form, but an immediate response is not guaranteed.
For other application methods, Citi may require approximately seven working days to process your information. So, if you submit an application via a mailer and send in a paper application, you could be waiting at least a week to receive a response.
How Long is Citi Pre Approval Good For?
Unless it is on a specific marketing mailer, Citi does not specify how long its pre approval is good for. Generally speaking, it is a good idea to act quickly. While you should have sufficient time to compare other credit card offers, you don’t want your approval to expire.
Typically, credit card issuers will limit their pre approval to a maximum of four weeks. This is because after four weeks, new information will have been reported on your credit file which may influence their approval decisions.
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You can check your pre approval status using the online tool on the Citi website or by calling the customer service line.
You may need to provide some basic details to confirm your identity and then the Citi representative can check the progress of your application.
There could be any number of reasons why you may have been denied by Citi.
In most cases, the denial relates to an insufficient credit score or insufficient income, but there may be other factors such as a high credit utilization ratio or a high debt to income ratio which may be the reason for the denial.
Pre approval means that you are highly likely to be approved when you submit an application for a specific Citi credit card.
Essentially, it means that Citi has performed a basic check to assess your suitability and is happy for you to proceed with a full application.
While pre approval is not a guarantee that you’ll receive a Citi credit card, there is a 90% chance that you will be successful. So, there is approximately a 10% chance that your application will be rejected if you’re pre qualified or pre approved.
Citi works with FICO and Equifax to make its lending and credit card approval decisions. However, if you’re interested in a Citi credit card, the primary credit bureau and credit score you’ll need to look at is FICO.
The Citi Secured Mastercard is the easiest Citi credit card to get as you don’t need to have any credit history.
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Fresh off a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Damian Lillard is back as Dame D.O.L.L.A. for his new album Different On Levels The Lord Allowed.
The new 12-track album continues to show the respect Dame has as a rapper, landing features from legends like Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and Q-Tip. Also featured across the album is Blxst, Mozzy, Derrick Milano, and more.
“My musical journey has been special,” Dame said of the release. I feel like it’s my best project to date and I think that people will start to respect me as an artist more with this one. Hopefully, they’ll see that I’m really a rapper and I take this seriously. I’m not just an athlete trying to do music. I’m excited for people to hear it and I hope everyone enjoys it.”
Within the album is also the tribute track to the late Black Mamba titled “Kobe.” The new album follows The Letter O, which he dropped in 2016, and 2019’s Big D.O.L.L.A. album.
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Warrnambool trainer Tom Dabernig will bring It's Kind Of Magic to Moonee Valley as the mare shoots for a third straight victory.
It's Kind Of Magic runs in the PJA Accountants & Business Advisors Handicap (1000m) on Saturday following wins at Dunkeld and Warrnambool at her past two starts.
Dabernig has used the 4kg claim of Jordyn Weatherley to advantage in those victories, but with Weatherley unable to ride in town due to her inexperience, Damian Lane has the ride on Saturday.
Mark Zahra had ridden It's Kind Of Magic in the mare's first-up second at Geelong in October, but he is taking a break after a busy spring.
"Zahra had ridden her before, but he wasn't able to ride her, so we thought we'd get the best available and we got Lane," Dabernig said.
"She's back to metro level and she did run well for us at Moonee Valley last preparation.
"She had a string of second placings last time in, then she went to Sandown and bled, so she had to have a holiday for three months.
"This time in she's been good in that department through not doing anything different."
A daughter of So You Think, It's Kind Of Magic did win over 1400m as a three-year-old, but Dabernig has kept the mare to shorter trips this campaign.
Dabernig has not ruled out stepping It's Kind Of Magic back up in trip at a later date but has been keeping her on the fresh side after the bleeding attack in April.
"With the bleed that she had, in the back of my mind I've taken the fresh approach and kept her to shorter distances," Dabernig said.
"I haven't hammered her with galloping between runs and that seems to be working at the moment.
"She looks amazing, she's full of dapples and really healthy.
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Ellen is a vocalist with over 5 years of professional experience. During her time at Leeds College of Music, she was a self sufficient artist performing in various different music venues around the UK. Ellen is also an accomplished singer/songwriter currently working on her 4th original album release. Previously, her 3 album releases earned much critical acclaim and radio coverage. She promoted it with live festival appearances and shows across the UK. Ellen’s music often features on the radio show ‘BBC Introducing‘.
Later on in 2018, the contract was renewed for an extra 5 months due to her receiving a great response from guests, her welcoming stage presence, versatile repertoire, and positive attitude.
Currently, Ellen is on her 3rd contract in the Middle East as vocalist/ rhythm guitarist in a trio as well as freelancing as a session vocalist/rhythm guitarist and songwriter. Ellen has a clear passion for music, songwriting and performing for live audiences and is excited for her future as a musician. | <urn:uuid:7e03f2d2-ef74-477e-ac28-e50e8be3e18a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thetalentsociety.co.uk/entertainment-services/acoustic-artist/ellen-millward/ | 2024-04-21T21:59:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.98748 | 207 |
A video from a Home Depot parking lot in Vermont went viral this week after a group of shoppers got fed up with a thief. The man was attempting to leave the store with a shopping cart full of expensive stolen tools when he suddenly found himself under a citizens’ arrest—but only after the citizens had whipped the tar out of him.
Americans are getting fed up with the rampant shoplifting and crime taking place in cities ever since BLM committed the George Floyd domestic terrorist attacks. People will only tolerate lawlessness for so long before taking the law into their own hands.
When governments do not perform their most basic duty of protecting the citizens, something will always come along to fill the vacuum. Sometimes it will be in the form of citizen patrols and vigilantism. Sometimes the result is much worse, like what we’re seeing in the horrifyingly corrupt nation of Haiti (again) this month.
These shoppers at Home Depot obviously reached their breaking point when they saw a guy trying to steal thousands of dollars’ worth of power tools. They pay their taxes; they pay for the expensive items at the store and behave as honorable citizens. Why should some Democrat wearing a COVID mask as a disguise be allowed to rip off a store?
Watch this heartwarming video as a group of complete strangers come together to work toward a common goal for the good of their community. Just to warn you, there is some NSFW language in the video.
Citizens in the Home Depot parking lot in Vermont take matters into their own hands. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/cl1kSYv4Vc
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Food AdditivesWheatgrass is the young grass of the wheat plant, Triticum aestivum. Wheatgrass grows in temperate regions throughout Europe and the United States and can grow indoors or outdoors. You can grow your own wheatgrass by soaking wheat seeds in water and then harvesting the leaves as they grow.
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May 23, 2015 – Knoxville News Sentinel
It’s all about perspective. Being “new” can be positive, just take yourself seriously so that others will too.
Whether you’re graduating from college this year or have taken a new position, it’s easy to feel like the new kid in an organization.
Depending on the corporate culture, you could be welcomed with open arms or held at arm’s length, so it’s up to you to make your place.
In my experience, the best ways to achieve position and respect in a new job are by being genuine and exceeding expectations.
Young professionals and recent graduates may assume that being new in a position is an uphill battle. But remember, the business world is always looking for a fresh perspective, and you are in the position to have one.
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Coming from C 1978 this is a really interesting case style and sure to be talking point whenever its worn.
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Indeed, Wealthy Affiliate Reviews Complaints are all over the internet. So is it really a scam? Certainly not. Many people are on the fence about their legitimacy, but it’s a genuine online training platform. Regardless of how many Wealthy Affiliate Reviews Complaints you come across, rest assured that the training has been helpful to thousands of people.
In general, the training covers a wide area. Almost every type of business idea has aspects that can fall under this training. But obviously, not everyone will have success immediately. Interestingly, Wealthy Affiliate offers a unique opportunity for those who would like to start their own business at home.
By the way, it doesn’t require you to have your own products. Or a great amount of capital. Granted that you have access to a computer/laptop, you can just follow the simple step-by-step directions, and learn how to start your own online business.
To get you off to a start, the company offers some free training. That way, you get a feel of what to expect. Watch this short video for a demonstration.
Most Powerful Way
Most ideally, one of the most powerful ways to create an online business is to create your own website. Rest assured that this is a firm foundation. Without this, your online success may very well be hopeless.
Specifically, the training focuses on affiliate marketing. Right from the start, you learn how you can earn money through this method. What’s the real story with this training platform though?
Wealthy Affiliate Reviews Complaints (Is it a Scam)
Training Platform: Wealthy Affiliate
Starter Membership Cost: $0.00 (Start Now)
Premium Membership Cost: $49/month or $359/year (Start Now for $19 for the first month)
Wealthy Affiliate Owners: Kyle & Carson
Overall Rank: 4.9 out of 5 stars
Recommended For: Newbies and Experts
Offers 4 Top Success Essentials
- Your Own Website: Get a subdomain with SiteRubix for free
- Free Membership with Wealthy Affiliate
- Keyword Research Tool on the Training Platform (to help with your posts)
- Affiliate Programs: Search for products that complement your niche: For instance, you can join Amazon Affiliate Program.
Join Now and Start Your Own Online Business: No Credit Card
Take Action Now And Start Earning
Ready to take action? Firstly, you’ll need to sign up for an account. Shortly after, you can have your website up and running in just a few minutes. I will be there to give a helping hand.
Keep in mind that you’ll learn how to use the right keywords to write content for your website. Not to mention how your website can rank on page one with top search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing.
Once your niche does well with the search terms, it is a clear indication that many people are searching for that information. Eventually, these people may very well become customers. Another key point is that you’ll also learn how to monetize your website.
Showcase Your Passion
To explain, you can start an online business by just showcasing your passion, your hobby, or just about anything that you are interested in.
That’s not all. Equally important is the key to finding a niche that you are really passionate about, and one that will garner profits. Obviously, to be profitable boils down to what people have a burning desire for. What help do they need to solve a problem? Can you give them the help they need?
Why does this matter? For sure this is how you’ll drive traffic to your website. Simple: Offer people help. What’s more? Follow your passion and no doubt you will enjoy what you are doing.
Still on the Fence About Wealthy Affiliate?
Notably, Wealthy Affiliate embraces everything for your online success. Whether it be training, resources, or web hosting, all the support for success is right here on this platform. Rest assured that there are no hidden costs. To put it another way, there is no catch. You either sign up for the free training and remain a free member or sign up for a premium membership.
Watch this short video to get an idea of what’s on the inside.
Remember the best part is that the starter membership is $0.00. In case you are not satisfied with the training, you can let me know about your disapproval. Scream at me if you need to let off steam.
Once you join, I will certainly keep in touch with you. As a matter of fact, I will welcome you shortly after you sign up. For sure, I would like you to take the next step now and start your training with Wealthy Affiliate. To point out, there is no obligation for you to use a credit card.
Sign up With Wealthy Affiliate for $0.00 and Get the “Ball A-Rolling.”
Here is Your Bonus Offer
The best thing about this bonus: If you like free training and want to go premium, you can enjoy a discount if you do so within 7 days after joining.
No Gimmick: Your discount allows you to pay only $19.00 for the first month. Again, if you take that step and sign up for premium membership in the first 7 days, you do NOT pay $49 for the first month. Instead, you pay only $19.00. Are you ready to take that step?
“Every Accomplishment Starts With the Desire to Try.”
(Matt Cavallo, MPH)
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Important to realize here that the Wealthy Affiliate course offers an Extraordinary Opportunity. In fact, it is not just a product for you to download a guide to read and follow instructions. Certainly, it is a library of knowledge filled with training for entrepreneurs and those who want to be.
Some members consider it an online university with all the training you need. Plus all the resources, and help from thousands of like-minded people to ensure your success. Be assured that training is always on the update, you are never behind with changes that occur.
As a matter of fact, live training happens ever so often like weekly. Just join in a live training or watch the recorded episodes. For one thing, the founders are always there, whether it is with the live chat, active with Q & A or just to give a helping hand when needed. Definitely, Wealthy Affiliate is top of the pack.
Simple Powerful Training
Another key point to note is that the training is simple, yet powerful. Surely they are designed so that you see how everything works together. Assuredly, as soon as you grasp the basics, then doing them is easy.
Clearly, things become more visual and you are not left alone trying to figure out what to do next. In the event that you get stuck, just ask the community and help is almost immediate.
Nobody denies that this training and learning platform offers the best ways and means for you to be successful in whatever niche you choose. Notably, you have access to first-class community help, people with the same vision of helping others. In fact, it caters to everyone: beginners, in-betweens, and experts as well.
What You Will Learn
- Choosing the ideal niche
- How to build a website or just start a blog
- Use WordPress to optimize your website
- A simple way to make your website friendly with search engine
- What to include on your website
- How to find strong keywords for your content
- Where to find images for your website without copyright problems
- The Affiliate Program
- How to earn money online with your website
- Get to know the world’s best online community
Of course, this is just a small taste of what the training offers. Go ahead and check it out. Once you are on the inside, you will get the picture. In fact, why not join me here now and get a close-up view of Wealthy Affiliate?
Like you, I was curious to know if the training was legitimate. Guess what? I tried the free training. Additionally, I also did my own assessment of the pros and cons. I never looked back.
No Shortage of Help
One key point is that Wealthy Affiliate has a diverse community. Matter of fact, it is very interactive, packed with entrepreneurs and everyone shares a mutual vision to be successful in making money online.
Important to note here that there is no shortage of help from the experts.
Realistically, you will be with the best online community. Trying to do it alone may cause you to miss out. Remember, many of these people are experts in the business.
Shared learning includes the good, and the bad, and prevents getting into a rut. After all, I could not get through my training and experience success without the community support which is always available.
Bear in mind that this group is a global dynamic stretching over all time zones. Therefore, support is ongoing 24/7: It is Live Chat, SiteSupport, or Q & A.
Follow the Structured Plan
Albeit, this step-by-step method has a lot to do with the work you put in. That is to say, you are completely in charge of your success. Clearly, then, it is strategic that you follow the Structured Plan.
Emphatically, let me say that this is not an overnight get-rich scheme. Indeed, it is a timely process of learning how to build your business right so you can earn income from it. Sticking to what the founders Kyle and Carson are saying is key. No doubt they have done all the testing and know exactly what works well for this online business to be successful.
Overall, if you are still unsure about Wealthy Affiliate, just give it a try for about a week and see where it leads. I am almost certain that you will enjoy this free training.
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Space Cadet keyboard
This keyboard was originally designed for the Plasma Fusion system, as
well as MIT LISP machines. It was sold with the early commercial LISP
machines, such as those from Symbolics.
One of the explanations for the baroque collection of keys on this
keyboard was that it was designed by committee, and that no suggestion
was rejected. I actually think that more thought went into the design
than that. Still, many of the user-interface ideas behind certain key
additions never materialized in actual software systems. So, it
remains a monument to design excess.
Later Symbolics machines has a low-profile ("ergonomic") keyboard with
a much more modest assortment of keys, specifically designed for use
with the Genera system, plus the infamous Square, Circle, and Triangle keys.
See here for a picture.
Some interesting things to note about this keyboard:
- The Macro key for keyboard macro processing separate
from any particular application. In the end, macros were really only
supported by specific programs like the editor, making a separate key
- Terminal, System, and Network
keys for controlling each of several layers of communications stack
between the user and their applications.
- Roman numeral I thru IV, for quick
interaction with menu-like lists of four or fewer choices.
- Four bucky keys: Ctrl, Meta,
Super, and Hyper.
- Top and Greek shifts. Greek
might also have been called Front. Notice that there are
legends on the front of the keys. In addition to a dizzying array of
parens, brackets, and brockets, the complete APL character set appears
on this keyboard (but not in the standard APL layout, of course).
- Unshifted colon key.
- Thumbs- up, down,
left, and right keys. It was never quite clear
whether these were for answering yes/no questions or for navigation.
In the groups that used this keyboard, there was a cultural aversion
to arrow keys. To be honest, I'm not sure why any more.
- A Repeat key. Again, there was a cultural bias against
auto-repeat and this was seen as a compromise.
- A nice big Help key, which unfortunately did not do as
much as it probably should have.
- Rubout to the left of the home row, as on the Knight keyboard.
The home keys
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When it comes to wallpapering and wallpaper installation in London, the preparation time, compared to painting, is something that needs to be considered.
CONS: With a wallpapering installation London homeowners often have to remove existing wallpaper, which can be a tedious task that requires patience and the right tools to be effective. Wallpaper removal can be done with chemicals or stripping tools, but care must be taken or damage can result to your wall.
PROS: If you are painting, rather than wallpaper or wallpaper repair on your London home’s damaged walls, you should prepare imperfections with spackle and let it dry for around 24 hours. Applying primer paint in advance to painting over darker color paint will make your painting preparation easier, and painting requires considerably less preparation time than wallpaper installations in London.
Selection & Durability
Both paint and wallpaper installation for London properties allows a choice of unlimited varieties and a range of colours. As we know, paints come in various glosses and sheens, while wallpaper comes in paper and vinyl surfaces for durability and finish variation.
PROS: When you do wallpapering at your Londno property it will give the benefit of being durable, and it will hold up to wear and tear of children, high traffic areas and many varieties are able to be scrubbed clean.
CONS: A wallpaper installation is done by applying an adhesive, but in high moisture rooms such as bathrooms and kitchen, your wallpaper may start to peel away from the wall.
PROS: Depending on the sheen/finish paint is a good option for areas that need to have an inexpensive and easy application, a pro when compared to a wallpaper installation in London.
CONS: When walls are damaged, scraped or hit, paint can chip and repairing and repainting will be necessary, a definite problem with paint versus wallpaper installation.
Both a wallpaper installation in your London home, as well as a paint job, can range in price from the low end to the high end of costs. Wallpaper installations in London are, on average, more expensive. Paint is usually a cheaper option needing very few supplies.
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Join us at Thunder Radio and the Manchester Chick-fil-A and congratulate our student of the week – Makenna Nation!
Makenna is a fifth grader at Westwood Elementary. She was nominated by her teachers and administrators. Makenna is the daughter of Amber Boner.
Makenna’s favorite subject is science. In her free time she enjoys softball and basketball. When she grows up Makenna plans to be a nurse.
All students of the week are selected for their work ethic and excellent attitudes in and out of the classroom.
The Manchester Chick-fil-A and operator Chandler England is inspired to recognize great kids in our community all year long. Manchester Chick-fil-A provides all Students of the Week a commemorative plaque and two tickets to Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park.
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No different than any other heavenly place in Costa Rica, Garabito is of magnificent beauty in its abundance of sprawling diverse nature and beaches. Many have probably visited this area and not even realized that Garabito is where they were enjoying their day. It is a mecca for tourism, digital nomads, and weekend vacationers escaping the city.
Garabito is a canton within Costa Rica, on the north-central Pacific Coast, one of 83 across the country. Costa Rica is first divided into its 7 provinces which are then subdivided into its cantons, municipalities that are governed locally. The canton of Garabito is divided into two districts, one being the most recognized of Jaco, the epicenter of tourism for the area, and the other of Tarcoles.
The biologically rich landscape of Garabito consists of beaches, rainforests, and Costa Rica’s exotic wildlife making it a paradise for all those fortunate enough to spend time here. Whether you want the volcanic black sand beaches of Jaco’s seaside town or the laid-back vibes of Playa Hermosa’s dark sand beach, Garabito is world-famous for its surf and waves for a day at the water. Playa Blanca is just a short drive outside of Herradura and boasts the tropical white sand beaches of a true paradise escape.
One of the most visited and well-known destinations in Garabito could possibly be the infamous crocodile bridge on the River Tarcoles where you are sure to see crocodiles basking in the sun on the shores below.
Carara National Park is so extensive it is situated within two cantons, Garabito as well as Turrubares. The region’s rainforest is renowned for its scarlet macaws and bursting with plenty of the country’s loved wildlife of toucans, monkeys, sloths, deer, and anteaters.
Not only is Garabito an area of impressive flora and fauna of diverse habitats but it also holds a rich history. The canton found its name from Cacique Garabito, chief and king of the Huetar indigenous people.
Cacique was the name given to the chiefs who were in rule. Cacique Garabito reigned over the Huetares in the 16th century believed to be from 1561 to 1574 and the area which we see today as the central valley towards the coastal Pacific. Within San Jose’s Calle 36 you can find a monument of Cacique Garabito in recognition of his monarch as well as the Garabito city hall.
Cacique Garabito was notable for his efforts against the Spaniards with a legacy of being unrestrained and ferocious. His route of resistance during his rule created many legends to evolve and pass down. Relentless, not surrendering until eventual defeat to the Spanish was unlike that of others who chose to retreat and find solace back into the mountains of Costa Rica evading the Spanish’s force.
Huetares were considered to be one of the more organized indigenous populations at that time as well as recognized for being some of the most powerful. However, with diseases foreign to the indigenous people sickness and death played a part in the numbers within their population. To this day there is a significant downsize with a population closer to 1,000.
Members within the Heutares tribe reside primarily in two different locations within the province of San Jose. Quitirrisi Huetar tribe is located between Mora and Puriscal canton at the Quitirrisí Indigenous Reserve while a second village is in Zapatón making up the Zapatón Huetar tribe.
Through the years it has been difficult to main their cultural identity and the eventual extinction of their Chibchan language and now primarily speaking Spanish has not helped with the preservation of their heritage. Hope remains within some who hold on to their native traditions and beliefs that it can be passed on to the generations.
The Huetares artisan skills can be found at the feria’s and roadside stands filled with their masterful gifts of ceramics and pottery making as well as intricate basket weaving keeping their legacy alive sharing it with others.
Approximately 2. 4 % of Costa Rica makes up the indigenous people’s population in the country. The Heutares are just one of eight indigenous groups within Costa Rica. The self-sufficient Bribri tribe finds themselves isolated amongst the Talamanca mountains and southern coast of Costa Rica. As a result, the remoteness has allowed them to continue the preservation of their indigenous culture.
Outside of La Fortuna, the Maleku indigenous people live with only a small number within their population, less than 1,000. Much of the area in which they call home is not owned by themselves, which they aspire to achieve, with currently many non-indigenous members residing alongside. With the well-known Fiesta de Los Diablitos, many may recognize the sophisticated and carved masks and artwork of the Boruca tribe.
Relocating from Panama the Guayami indigenous people remain close to Panama, residing near the border. Also in southern Costa Rica, the Térraba people continue to live in their small numbers as their language continues to be lost through the generations. Although a low population remains the community is able to be self-sufficient and can rely upon themselves.
The traditional people of Cabécar have been able to continue to have a larger population than other indigenous groups within Costa Rica. Living isolated, strongly holding onto much of their cultural identity they are self-sufficient, growing what they need to feed themselves, birding and fishing, using natural medicine and the earth’s natural clock of the sun.
The Chorotegas translates into fleeing people from their history of leaving southern Mexico in search of safety in Costa Rica, they are also known as the Matambú. The Guanacaste region became their new home where their talents in ceramic and pottery have made them renowned.
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Hours after Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee defiantly told reporters on Thursday evening that Chinese authorities had detained him for eight months (five of them in solitary confinement), and forced him to issue a scripted TV confession for trading in banned books, China’s Global Times delivered what seemed like a state-sanctioned riposte.
The daily, which is affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party and specializes in flag-waving editorials, dismissed international condemnation of the mysterious disappearances of five Hong Kong–connected booksellers who specialized in scurrilous paperbacks skewering — with little documentary evidence — China’s political elite.
All five had ended up in detention on the mainland — even though two had last been seen outside of mainland China, prompting worries that they had been abducted by agents of the Chinese state. However, the Global Times editorial followed a predictable line — at least initially. It warned that although Hong Kong is governed by different laws from the rest of China, “all different forces in Hong Kong must respect the political system in China. It’s not right to take actions which may harm the state security and the political stability in mainland China.”
The Global Times also noted, with apparent approval, that Lam “confirmed that he had not been abused or tortured on the mainland.” The story did not mention that Lam said he had been blindfolded and handcuffed during his detention, that he had been denied access to lawyers or the outside world, or that, buy his account, security personnel were so worried that he might commit suicide that they tied a string to his toothbrush and held onto it, in case he tried to shove it down his throat and choke himself to death.
But by later on Friday morning, the link to the Global Times article had been severed. It joined the millions of other web pages in China that have simply disappeared, presumably courtesy of the nation’s censorship machine. In fact, the editorial, which was posted at 3 a.m. on Friday, was a curious one. Although it lectured Hong Kong residents on the limits of the so-called “one country, two systems” structure that allows the territory far more political autonomy than the mainland, the editorial also noted that the “mainland should respect Hong Kong’s independent jurisdiction more strictly, and understand the public opinion in Hong Kong is highly sensitive in these issues.” Such recognition of local Hong Kong sentiment, which has grown ever more wary of mainland interference, is rarely expressed in official Chinese circles.
Furthermore, while the editorial took care to refute Lam’s contentions that he and his fellow booksellers had been victimized by the Chinese state, the piece also laid out much of what the detained bookseller had said in his Thursday press conference. The editorial described how Lam said that a director had fed him lines for his televised confession. It specified how Lam, a native of Hong Kong, said the booksellers’ fates showed how the “Chinese government has forced Hong Kong people into a dead end.”
Notably, this detailed recounting appeared to be the only instance in which Lam’s press conference was covered by the Chinese state press. Otherwise, media consumers in mainland China were left in the dark. Indeed, one mainland-based friend of another of the booksellers said on Friday afternoon that he had no idea that Lam had been allowed to return to Hong Kong and had given his dramatic Hong Kong press conference. (The friend declined to speak further about the case given the sensitivities involved.)
The five booksellers began disappearing last year, from Thailand, southern China and Hong Kong. In October, Gui Minhai, a Swedish citizen and owner of Mighty Current Media, disappeared from outside his Thai seaside condominium in the company of an unidentified Chinese man. Later, other Chinese men visited his apartment and took his laptop away, according to one of the building’s employees. Gui turned up in January on Chinese TV confessing, in stilted fashion, to having caused the death of a young Chinese woman during a hit-and-run incident 12 years before. He is still in official custody on the mainland.
In late December, bookseller Lee Bo, a British passport holder also known as Paul Lee, disappeared from Hong Kong, only to resurface on the mainland, despite immigration authorities never having recorded his exit from the territory. Lee eventually returned to Hong Kong for a period but refused to discuss what happened to him, stating that he had gone to the mainland of his own volition. Two other booksellers disappeared, like Lam, when they were traveling in southern China. Like Lee, they also returned to Hong Kong but declined to discuss their situations and have since traveled back to the mainland. In his Thursday tell-all, Lam said that “out of the five, I’m in a slightly different position … At least I don’t have family on the mainland, only my girlfriend.”
The pressure continues. Two cellphone numbers for Gui’s sisters living in China have been disconnected. In January, one sister told TIME that she knew nothing of Gui’s televised confession and hung up the phone. One of the authors of books published by Mighty Current, who lives in the West, says that Lam’s defiant press conference notwithstanding, a climate of fear reigns among the stable of writers. “I dare not go to China or to Hong Kong,” he says. “There is no guarantee of my safety. The [Chinese] government will stop at nothing.”
— With reporting by Yang Siqi / Beijing
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The Jonas Brothers aren’t the first boy band to make a comeback play. New Kids on the Block broke up for 13 years but have been back together touring for the past decade; meanwhile, the U.K.’s Take That is still one of the most popular acts across the pond, despite member shake-ups over the years. The Backstreet Boys put out a No. 1 album in January and just wrapped a Las Vegas residency. Even the Spice Girls, arguably the biggest girl group of the ’90s, are in the midst of a reunion tour, sans Posh Spice. But all these groups have one thing in common: they’re trading on nostalgia, filling set lists with early hits and pandering to fandoms that first fell for them in their heyday.
Nostalgia might be gratifying, but that doesn’t make it cool. The Jonas Brothers’ secret weapon is that the first time they were pop superstars, they weren’t all that cool. When they launched in 2005, the three teenage brothers–Nick, Joe and Kevin–were pastor’s kids from Wyckoff, N.J., who made guitar pop that earned them a spot in the Disney fold, starring in original movies like Camp Rock and, eventually, their own Disney Channel series, Jonas. Their four albums were beloved by kids and tweens, but less so by the mainstream pop establishment; the band never had a No. 1 single. After they split, Nick found success as a solo artist with steamy R&B tunes like “Jealous”; Joe fronted the pop-rock outfit DNCE, notching a monster hit with the song “Cake by the Ocean”; and Kevin started a family with his wife Danielle and began working in real estate. The boys grew up. So did their fans.
Growing up is a hard thing for pop stars to do, especially those who emerge from the big machine of children’s-entertainment behemoths like Disney and Nickelodeon. The Jonas Brothers’ contemporaries, like Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato, have navigated tricky territory as they matured in the spotlight, trying to earn musical bona fides while shedding their family-friendly public personae. By pursuing solo enterprises, Nick, Joe and Kevin each managed to find a groove independently, even if they drew attention for their personal lives as much as their projects: Nick tied the knot with actor Priyanka Chopra last year, and Joe wed Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner this spring. They became celebrities in their own right, trading purity rings for wedding rings.
Which might be why their first single together in over a decade, “Sucker,” released in March, ended up marking a high-water point in their career, both in terms of its casual swagger and its commercial success: it was the band’s first No. 1 single. Produced by OneRepublic front man Ryan Tedder, who’s helmed hits for everyone from Taylor Swift to Beyoncé, the song sounds more like an earworm Maroon 5 might release than something you’d hear on Radio Disney. It’s adult, confident, even sexy. (So is the music video, which starred all three brothers’ wives; it’s up to over 146 million views on YouTube.) For their new album, Happiness Begins, out June 7, they tapped more pop hitmakers, including Max Martin and Greg Kurstin; it’s a bid for the Top 40 jugular more than a nostalgic cash-in. They seem, authentically, to be having fun. “Coming back together wasn’t because they needed it,” says their longtime manager Phil McIntyre. “They came back together because they missed doing it together.”
It’s an impressive feat for a band that might have seemed doomed to go the way of Hanson, but it’s also a testament to the public appetite for something that feels at once new and familiar that the Jonas Brothers have managed to pivot so effectively into a grownup pop group. “Sucker” is just the beginning. They quickly followed it up with a song called–what else?–“Cool.”
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From the very beginning of his presidency, Donald Trump has never really left “campaign mode” — but as the next election gets closer, that approach has turned into a more concrete play for victory in 2020. But Trump is not alone. He has challengers in the 2020 Republican primary, most notably, former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld, former South Carolina congressman Mark Sanford and former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh.
This campaign is the first time an incumbent president has faced a challenger with name recognition within his own party since 1992, when Republican president George H.W. Bush faced a challenge from more conservative Pat Buchanan — but that wasn’t the only time a sitting President has had to fight for his spot on the ballot.
Before primary elections became the dominant way to pick a nominee, party leaders were more able to either shut down challengers or smoothly pass the nomination to someone else. Notably, four incumbents who were denied the nomination in the 19th century — John Tyler, Andrew Johnson and Chester A. Arthur — had been Vice Presidents who rose to the Presidency following the deaths of their predecessors, perhaps suggesting they’d never won their parties’ full support in the first place.
Both Tyler and Fillmore, who were Whig Party presidents, were denied the nomination because the political battles surrounding slavery: Tyler in 1844, over the annexation of Texas, which he supported but which would upset the balance of free and slave states; Fillmore in 1852 over his support of the Fugitive Slave Act. (Democratic President Franklin Pierce, who ended up winning the 1852 election, also lost his party’s nomination after one term, as many Northern Democrats felt his support for the Kansas-Nebraska Act was too conciliatory to pro-slavery Southerners.) Johnson was the first president to be impeached, in February 1868, so he didn’t get either party’s nomination. And Arthur, who succeeded President James Garfield, was denied the 1884 Republican nomination, though he didn’t actively seek it because he was suffering from kidney disease.
Some of the first primaries were held in 1912. Barbara A. Perry, the Director of Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs, who spoke to TIME as part of a presidential-history partnership between TIME History and the Miller Center, points out that those 1912 primaries were products of the progressive-era populist movement, as former President Teddy Roosevelt unsuccessfully tried to unseat incumbent President William Taft by forming the Progressive Party, also known as the Bull Moose Party.
Even after that period, not all primaries can be evaluated the same way. In fact, the system in use today is only about 50 years old. Candidates didn’t usually have to compete in all of the primaries until party reforms in the early 1970s made primaries (rather than party leaders) key to determining who gets the nomination.
“New rules make it easier for anyone to run,” says Hans Noel, professor of Government at Georgetown University and co-author of The Party Decides: Presidential Nominations Before and After Reform, “but also created more need for informal pressure for making sure things don’t go awry.”
While an incumbent President has never lost a primary nomination in modern U.S. history, these five challengers put up a serious fight.
Truman vs. Kefauver (1952)
In 1952, Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver challenged President Harry S. Truman for the Democratic Party nomination. Even though he didn’t win the nomination, he changed the entire state of the race. When Kefauver won the New Hampshire primary — the first primary of the campaign season — Truman decided not to run for re-election.
At the time, Democrats were bitterly divided. The Northern Democrats had spearheaded the addition of a civil rights plank to the party platform at the 1948 convention, leading the Southern Democrats to form a spin-off “Dixiecrat” coalition. Any candidate would face trouble securing widespread support. “[Truman’s] defeat by Kefauver in the New Hampshire preference primary emphasized that he was not the unanimous choice of Northern Democrats,” TIME reported in its April 7, 1952, article on Truman’s dropping out.
On top of that, once it became clear that World War II hero Dwight D. Eisenhower was poised to get the Republican nomination, Truman, whose Administration had been entangled in scandals in 1951, realized he probably wouldn’t be able to win anyway. Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson ended up winning the Democratic Party nomination, but losing the general election to Eisenhower. Meanwhile, Truman would tie Richard Nixon for the dubious honor of the lowest approval ratings upon leaving office.
Johnson vs. McCarthy (1968)
While President Lyndon B. Johnson won the New Hampshire primary on March 12, 1968, politicos thought he should have beaten radical anti-war Democratic Senator Eugene McCarthy of Minnesota by a larger margin than the seven points with which he pulled it off. “People thought that it was close for an incumbent president and [Johnson] looked vulnerable because of the Vietnam War,” says Perry.
TIME reported that McCarthy’s surprisingly strong showing in the New Hampshire primary was a statement that was “as much anti-Johnson as antiwar,” citing a NBC poll that found more than half of Democrats didn’t even know McCarthy’s position on Vietnam. Less than a week after New Hampshire, Attorney General Robert Kennedy jumped into the race. Then, on March 31, Johnson announced he wasn’t going to run for re-election.
As TIME reported in the April 12, 1968, article on Johnson dropping out, “So low had Johnson’s popularity sunk, said one Democratic official, that last-minute surveys before the Wisconsin primary gave him a humiliating 12% of the vote there.” But even with Johnson out of the race, his decisions on Vietnam plagued his Vice President, Hubert Humphrey, the eventual nominee. Protesters took to the street during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago to protest the fact that Humphrey won the nomination without campaigning in a primary, and Humphrey went on to lose the Presidential election to former Vice President Richard Nixon.
As a result of this race, both the Democratic and Republican parties made rules changes in the early 1970s that created today’s modern primary-centric nomination process.
Ford vs. Reagan (1976)
The 1976 campaign season was the year in which primaries started to matter more than ever before, and is considered the closest a sitting President has come to losing his party’s nomination in modern history. President Gerald Ford — who was elected to the House of Representatives, but became first Vice President then President thanks to the resignations of Spiro Agnew and Richard Nixon — was vulnerable, thanks especially his unpopular decision to pardon Nixon. The nomination was still up for grabs when the Republican National Convention started in Kansas City, Mo., but Ford eked out win the day before the convention was supposed to end.
That summer, TIME reported that 55% of Americans believed it was wrong for Gerald Ford to pardon Nixon, and that polls showed Republicans rated Ronald Reagan higher than Ford in leadership and decisiveness. But some politicking by Ford’s strategists enabled the incumbent president to edge out his opponent. He racked up 1,187 delegates compared to Ronald Reagan’s 1,070, which was barely more than the 1,130 he needed to secure the nomination.
In the general election, Democratic Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter ended up winning for, as pundits said, being the opposite of Nixon. “Battered by the Vietnam War, Watergate, scandals and abuses in high places,” TIME noted in a cover story that year, “many Americans clearly welcome Carter’s confidence in them and the worth of their country, and his soft-spoken promise to restore a moral purpose to national life.”
Carter vs. Kennedy (1980)
After Jimmy Carter’s first term in the White House, he got a challenge in the form of Massachusetts U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy, the brother of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. Carter won 36 primaries that year, but Kennedy’s 12 victories included important ones in New York and California, and he didn’t concede until Aug. 11, 1980, at the Democratic National Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Unlike his brothers, “Kennedy could not articulate any appreciation of the economic anguish of Middle Americans,” as TIME put it back then.
At the DNC, he endorsed Carter in a sentence and laid out the Democratic Party’s vision in what TIME called “the speech of his life” in his 2009 obituary. That speech was also the launchpad for a new chapter in his Senate career.
Ronald Reagan went on to win the general election, and Carter’s loss made Democratic Party officials think that perhaps they needed to once again have more of a role in choosing the nominee — leading to the introduction of superdelegates as part of the nominating process for the 1984 election.
Bush vs. Buchanan (1992)
When he decided to challenge President George H.W. Bush in 1992, conservative pundit Pat Buchanan never won a primary, but he helped expose a rift in the GOP — thus opening room for Ross Perot to make a third-party run, and arguably foreshadowing Trump’s eventually election. As Buchanan framed the difference between the candidates, while launching his campaign in December 1991: “[Bush] is a globalist and we are nationalists. He believes in some Pax Universalis; we believe in the old Republic. He would put America’s wealth and power at the service of some vague New World Order; we will put America first.” On top of that, Buchanan and his supporters felt betrayed by Bush’s having broken his famous campaign pledge, “Read my lips: No new taxes.”
Democratic Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton ended up winning the general election.
Does a primary challenge hurt an incumbent?
“The conventional wisdom is that primary opponents harm incumbents in the general election, although this is hard to prove,” says Robert G. Boatright, editor of The Routledge Handbook of Primary Elections.
Crucially, it’s difficult to establish cause and effect when a challenged incumbent loses the general election. For example, embattled incumbents Ford, Truman and LBJ had all come to the presidency either upon the death or departure of their predecessors, the Miller Center’s Perry notes, so it’s possible the public thought they didn’t “live up to the previous president.” And even those challenged incumbents who weren’t in that situation were facing troubles of their own.
“It’s probably not that the challenge itself weakened the nominee,” says Noel, “but the fact that they were weak drew their challenge in the first place. So just being challenged is not a good sign.”
That may be one reason why it’s not more common for Presidents today to get primary challengers, even though the current system of primaries gives party leaders less power to steer the selection process. Party leaders still hold critical sway behind the scenes and can discourage people from running altogether, and, adds Noel, fewer people may be interested in disagreeing with a President from within a party anyway.
“Parties were still big tents and had factions and wings, and now parties are so polarized and monolithic,” says Perry. “If our parties are becoming more monolithic, then who is there to challenge?”
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Here we are going to discuss the features of POS of QuickBooks
Acceptance of payments in QuickBooks POS from Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Debit Cards, along with cash and cheques. Credit Card payments are seamless and protected in the software, after only ensuring authorised transactions.
In this software, transactions can be made using the barcode scanner, item number, and item keywords. Through Microsoft Surface Pro you can enter the details manually and print a receipt.
QB POS saves you from the hassle of maintaining inventory as it offers you real-time inventory management with updates in every transaction.
This software includes all the inventory management such as price tag customization, inventory forecasting, customer order. The master inventory is updated in the Multi-Store version so that customers will get what they want.
This Real-Time Inventory Management not only helps you to set reorder point but also help you to know what customers really want or expect to buy. QB POS helps you to insight on offering discounts to the customer whether an offer is profitable or just a normal giveaway from inventory.
Accessing Customer’s Information
Price of Sale of QuickBooks gives you access to customer information to use to make it revisit the store. For recognizing loyal and frequent customers, you can add new customer information such as name, address, mobile number, etc.
Marketing campaigns and announcements like upcoming sale offers work very beneficial to reach existing and potential customers. This will help in improving customers’ experience.
Sync with QuickBooks Accounting Software
In QB POS software, the transactions are automatically synced with QuickBooks Accounting Software, which saves time on entering the data manually at the end of the month.
These auto-synced features also protect from errors and duplicate entries which are caused by human mistakes and help in creating reports anytime you want.
QuickBooks Point of Scale, Pro, and Multi-Store version helps to keep track of employees’ performance and working hours. This software version also provides a feature of payroll management and the whole data is sent to QuickBooks Accounting Software.
Before going further, let’s understand the basic requirement needed for the System.
Now, let’s see the pricing and features of each of the QB POS Systems.
Pricing and Feature of QuickBooks POS Systems
Here is the pricing and feature of the POS system of QB.
Software Plan– POS Basic
Price in Dollar– 1200$
- Accept Payments
- Ring sales
- Track of consumer information
- Basic sales report
Software Plan– QuickBooks POS Pro
Price in Dollar– 1700$
- Manage employees
- Payroll Administration
- Layaway available
- And many more.
Software Plan– QB Point of sale multi store
Price in Dollar– 1900$
- Manage stores number and channels
- Transfer and inventory management
- Inventory reporting and advanced store-to-store sales
After the pricing and features, let’s see the advantage of QB Point of Sale.
Advantage of QuickBooks Point of Sale
The advantages of QB Point Of Sale are mentioned below.
Strong Inventory Management
QB POS inventory sync with several locations’ inventory and deliver you real-time changes. Based on the choices and demand of products, you can start your own business plan.
Many retailers prefer this software for accounting and payroll purposes. You can connect your QB point of sale with QuickBooks Desktop, to avoid manual data entry.
Requirements for QuickBooks POS System
Here are the basic requirements for QuickBooks POS System-
- First, its operating system is Windows.
- For a single user with a 2.8 GHz CPU processor,
- For Multiple users a 3.5 GHz processor.
- Although, 1GB minimum disc space is required.
- Moreover, 6-8 GB RAM is required for a single workstation.
- Higher screen resolution of 1280*768.
- Further, QuickBooks POS works well with QuickBooks Desktop 2016, 2017, and 2018. It’s also compatible with Enterprise Solution Versions 16.0, 17.0, 18.0.
What are the Support Advantages for POS QuickBooks?
Here is the list of advantages that you may obtain by connecting with QB POS Support.
- Supports both Mac and Windows.
- Data support for reinforcement and restoration
- Slow running software error
- Bugs in software are removed
- Error Solving such as QuickBooks Error PS077
- Administrator lost keywords.
How Does QuickBooks POS Works?
QB Price of Sale system accepts contactless payments such as credit cards, debit cards, and many more. The system works well with the tablets running the operating system on Windows 10. This offers a wide range of hardware such as cash drawers, barcode scanners, PIN pads, and many more.
QuickBooks doesn’t charge any monthly fee for using its software, just like some of its competitors. Instead, some business owners pay some amount to install it locally. If the business uses the company’s POS system, QuickBooks Payments will be the easiest and most convenient payment processing solution. It offers you both monthly and pay-as-you-go plans.
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If you’ve ever been enchanted by the allure of Scottish heritage, you’ve likely come across the mesmerizing world of tartans. These beautifully woven patterns of plaid fabric are more than just pieces of cloth; they represent a rich tapestry of history, tradition, and identity. Among the myriad of tartans that adorn the Scottish landscape, the Clark Tartan stands out as one of the oldest and most fascinating. In this article, we will dive deep into the vibrant history of the Clark Tartan, exploring its origins, the significance of its colors, the tradition of the Clark Tartan kilt, and where you can find it today, including the Scottish Kilt Company. So, let’s embark on a journey through time and discover the captivating story behind the Clark Tartan.
Understanding the Roots of the Clark Tartan
To truly appreciate the Clark Tartan, we must first delve into the unique concept of Scottish clans. Unlike the traditional notion of a clan, where family ties are paramount, Scottish clans were more like extended families sharing a common surname and heritage. This system originated in the Middle Ages when Scotland was a patchwork of small kingdoms and territories.
Clark Tartan Colors
The Clark Tartan, celebrated for its visually captivating design, features a combination of distinct colors that hold deeper symbolic significance. The bold red stripes represent courage, bravery, and valor, reflecting the clan’s historical warrior spirit and their readiness to defend their homeland. The vibrant green stripes signify the lush, fertile landscapes of their ancestral territory, emphasizing the clan’s deep-rooted connection to the land and nature. Meanwhile, the rich navy blue stripes symbolize loyalty, integrity, and the steadfast commitment of the Clark clan to their traditions and values, which have been passed down through generations. The choice of a white background serves to highlight these colors, representing purity, unity, and the hope for a bright and harmonious future. Overall, the Clark Tartan’s color palette not only creates a visually striking pattern but also encapsulates the essence of the clan’s heritage, emphasizing their courageous past, strong ties to the land, and unwavering commitment to their principles and community.
The Evolution of the Clark Clan: From Occupations to Family Name
The name “Clark” had humble beginnings, initially describing someone’s occupation rather than their family. It wasn’t until the 15th century that it became a common surname. Discover the intriguing journey of the Clark clan from its occupational roots to a proud family name.
The Role of Clans in Scottish History
Scottish clans were not just social entities but essential defenders of their communities and custodians of their distinctive traditions. These clans united under the leadership of chieftains, forming tight-knit kinship networks that served as a robust shield against external perils. The bonds among clan members ran deep, rooted in shared bloodlines and a sense of belonging, motivating them to protect their ancestral lands and people with unwavering dedication. This unity was particularly critical during periods of conflict, as clans banded together to repel invasions or raids from rival clans or external forces. The chieftain held a central role in this defense mechanism, serving as both a military leader and a symbolic figurehead, ensuring the clan’s cohesion and resilience against external threats, thereby safeguarding their unique way of life and cultural heritage for generations to come.
Unraveling Its Creation
The Clark Tartan, with its distinctive design, came into existence in the early 19th century. But who was behind its creation, and what inspired this unique pattern? Let’s step back in time to discover the origins of this remarkable tartan.
A Garment of Heritage and Pride
The Clark Tartan, more than just a mere pattern, holds a profound significance as it stands as a powerful emblem of identity and pride for the Clan Clark and its descendants. Rooted in tradition, the wearing of the Clark Tartan kilt is a practice that spans generations, serving as a tangible link to the clan’s rich history and heritage. This cherished garment is more than just clothing; it is a tangible manifestation of the deep sense of belonging and loyalty that members of the Clan Clark hold dear. Passed down through the years, the Clark Tartan kilt symbolizes the enduring connection between past and present, forging a sense of unity and heritage among its wearers, who proudly carry on the legacy of their clan with every thread and fold.
Home to Over 1400 Plaid Fabric
If you find yourself captivated by the timeless allure of the Clark Tartan and other quintessential Scottish plaids, look no further than the Scottish Kilt Company, which stands as the ultimate haven for aficionados of tartan patterns. Within its hallowed halls, one can unearth a veritable treasure trove boasting an astonishing assortment of more than 1400 plaid fabric, each one steeped in the rich heritage and tradition of Scotland.
The Scottish Kilt Company has etched its name as a premier destination for those seeking to embrace the essence of Scottish culture through their choice of attire. Whether you’re drawn to the regal elegance of the Royal Stewart Tartan or the rustic charm of the Black Watch Plaid, this company caters to an eclectic palette of tastes, ensuring that every enthusiast can find a plaid that resonates with their individual style and heritage. As you peruse their vast selection, you’ll not only discover an array of fabrics but also a gateway to the centuries-old history of Scotland, where tartans have woven themselves into the very fabric of the nation’s identity, telling stories of clans, traditions, and a deep connection to the land. So, if your heart beats to the rhythm of Scottish tartans, the Scottish Kilt Company is your gateway to a world of plaid wonders, where the threads of history and fashion entwine in a tapestry of unparalleled beauty and cultural significance.
Beyond the Clark Tartan
While the Clark Tartan holds a special place in Scottish heritage, it’s just one thread in the rich tapestry of Scottish clothing. Discover the diverse range of Scottish attire available, each with its own unique story to tell.
Preserving Tradition: The Enduring Appeal of Tartans
In a rapidly changing world, the allure of tartans remains undiminished. Explore why these timeless patterns continue to captivate hearts and connect generations.
As we bring our exploration of the Clark Tartan to a close, it becomes unmistakably clear that this age-old textile design transcends its physical existence as mere fabric, assuming the role of a vibrant embodiment of Scottish heritage and identity. Rooted in centuries of tradition, the Clark Tartan serves as a poignant link to Scotland’s rich history, bearing witness to the struggles and triumphs of its people. Its intricate patterns and colors evoke a profound sense of belonging and pride, offering a visual narrative that encapsulates the essence of Scottish culture. Thus, the Clark Tartan stands not only as a piece of clothing but as a symbol of resilience, tradition, and the enduring spirit of the Scottish people.
Q1: Is the Clark Tartan the oldest clan tartan?
Yes, the Clark Tartan is considered one of the oldest clan tartans with a rich history dating back to the early 19th century.
Q2: What is the significance of the Clark Tartan colors?
The red, green, and navy blue stripes represent different aspects of the clan’s heritage, including its roots and achievements.
Q3: Can I purchase the Clark Tartan and other tartans at the Scottish Kilt Company?
Absolutely! The Scottish Kilt Company offers a wide selection of tartans, including the Clark Tartan.
Q4: Are there variations of the Clark Tartan available, or is it a standard design?
While the core design of the Clark Tartan remains consistent, you may find variations in color intensity and thread count among different manufacturers.
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Now that it’s been purchased by Castlepoint and a consortium of developers (including Cityzen Development Group and New York’s Continental Ventures), the property will most likely be used for a combination of retail, hotels, offices and, of course, condos. Alfredo Romano, one of the new developers, won’t rule out a Home Depot “if it fits the sensibility of the area and works within an urban setting.”
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Liam Payne’s mum has said she’s “worried sick” after the singer was rushed to hospital in Italy.
The One Direction star is reported to have fallen ill during a holiday in Lake Como, with The Sun quoting a source as saying he was in "a bad way".
It came days after Liam told fans that he had to postpone his upcoming tour of South America because of a "serious kidney infection".
READ MORE: One Direction's Liam Payne 'rushed to hospital for treatment' and 'in a bad way'
His mum Karen, 62, has now told the MailOnline that he’s likely to be in hospital for a week and how “helpless” she feels.
"We are all worried sick about it but we just have to get on,” she said.
“It’s horrible – him being all the way over there. He’s in Milan and it sounds like he’ll be there for a week.
“I feel helpless."
Karen was said to be emotional as she revealed it was difficult as there was nothing she could do amid the “horrible situation” and could just hope that Liam was in the best place possible.
The Sun reported that Liam had been with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy at the picturesque lake town when he became ill.
He was taken to A&E in an ambulance before being admitted.
The Bedroom Floor singer postponed his tour in August, telling fans on Instagram: “It’s with a heavy heart I have to tell you that we have no other choice but to postpone my upcoming tour of South America.
"Over the past week I’ve been in hospital with a serious kidney infection, it’s something I wouldn’t wish on anyone, and doctors orders are that I now need to rest and recover.
“I was beyond excited to come play for you guys.
"To all of you who have bought tickets: I’m so sorry.”
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Today, college football fans will enjoy the first round of the first playoff-like system for the sport.
First, Florida State will play Oregon in the Rose Bowl at 5:00 PM, and then later at 8:30 PM, Alabama will play Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl. The winners of both games will then play on January 12th in Dallas for the first College Football Playoff National Championship.
While the system is no doubt an improvement over the Bowl Championship Series system, it still leaves far too much power in the hands of politicians off the field, and not enough control in the hands of teams on the field (just ask Baylor and TCU).
Separately, the recent wave of conference realignment has destroyed a slew of classic rivalries (including Pittsburgh v West Virginia, Nebraska v Oklahoma, and Texas v Texas A&M) and coincided with a significant drop in college football attendance (who wants to go see Minnesota play Rutgers?).
It may never happen, but I'd still love to see a true college football national championship. One where all conference champions got to decide their fate on the football field. One where all the old classic rivalries were revived. And it wouldn't be that hard.
First, we'd have to realign the conferences back to their former states.
The SEC would go back to a true round robin (from west to east): LSU, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama, Auburn, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, and Florida
The ACC would round out at ten teams (from north to south): Maryland, Virginia, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Duke, NC State, Clemson, South Carolina, Georgia Tech, and Florida State.
The Big East would be revived and rounded to ten (from north to south): Syracuse, Boston College, Connecticut, Notre Dame, Rutgers, Penn State, Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Miami.
The Big 10 would go back to having 10 teams (from west to east): Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Northwestern, Indiana, Purdue, Michigan, Michigan State, and Ohio State.
The nine-school Southwest Conference would be revived (including): Texas, Texas A&M, TCU, SMU, Baylor, Texas Tech, Houston, Rice, and Arkansas.
The Big 8 would also reflect its name again (from west to east): Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa State.
The Pac 10 would shrink back to ten (from north to south): Washington, Washington State, Oregon, Oregon State, California, Stanford, UCLA, Southern Cal, Arizona, and Arizona State.
Finally, a two division super conference would be created out of the remaining schools. These schools would play just an 11 game schedule and there would be a championship game on the last day of the season when the rest of the conferences were playing their big end of the year rivalry games (e.g. Alabama v Auburn, Pittsburgh v West Virginia, USC v UCLA, Michigan v Ohio state etc.)
That would give us 8 conference champions who could then be paired up in traditional New Year's Day Bowls, including:
- Pac 10 v Big 10 in the Rose Bowl
- Big 8 v Big East in the Orange Bowl
- Southwest v at large in the Cotton Bowl
- SEC v at at large in the Sugar Bowl
Two semi-final games would then be played at the two schools with best records against Big 7 conference opponents that year. Then a championship game at a neutral site.
All of the other bowl games would continue as normal.
The biggest barrier to this plan, of course, is the existing television money driven conference realignment.
But if game attendance continues to fall, and schools like Maryland miss playing ACC rivals like Duke in basketball, there is always a possibility a big network could broker such a new system in the future. | <urn:uuid:fa97eee0-5983-4942-b4e1-01eba3641441> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://townhall.com/tipsheet/conncarroll/2015/01/01/a-new-years-day-football-dream-n1937457 | 2024-04-21T20:43:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.96071 | 795 |
Calling for more gun control in the wake of mass shootings has become the norm for the president, politicians, and pundits alike—and Orlando has been no different. This time, however, a more surprising face has joined the bandwagon: Fox News’ Gretchen Carlson.
“Yes, the Orlando massacre was terror,” she said, “But there’s no doubt that Omar Mateen was able to kill so many people because he was firing an AR-15, a military style assault weapon, a weapon easier to buy in the state of Florida than buying a handgun.”
Let’s break for a moment here to point out that right off the bat her facts are wrong. Mateen did not use an AR-15 in the attack, as Matt explained on Tuesday.
Anyway, Carlson went on to assure viewers she’s in favor of “people being able to carry,” but as for semi-automatic weapons, not so much, it seems.
“I think some of these mass shootings would have be less deadly today if that were the case, but I’m also with the majority today taking a stand,” she added, pointing to a recent Quinnipiac poll that showed 58 percent of Americans support banning the sale of assault weapons.
“Cant we hold true the sanctity of the Second Amendment while still having common sense?” she asked.
She closed with her question of the day about whether Congress should reinstate the assault weapons ban, acknowledging that many will not agree with her.
“That’s fine,” she said, “that’s what makes America great.”
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The City of Duarte is a small and progressive community located approximately 21 miles northeast of Los Angeles. At 6.8 square miles and a population exceeding 21,000, Duarte isn’t the biggest city in the San Gabriel Valley, but it just might be the best.
Located where the 210 Freeway and the northern terminus of the 605 Freeway meet, the area offers direct access to the San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys, Long Beach and the Inland Empire. The 210 (Foothill) Freeway flows through Duarte and connects the city to the full metropolitan freeway system and transcontinental highways making both commuting and goods shipment convenient.
With the Metro Gold Line light-rail busy station located across from the City of Hope connects workers, residents, customers and travelers to the rail transportation network throughout Los Angeles County.
Duarte is a richly diverse community of stable neighborhoods and friendly neighbors. Lush green foothills, parks, hiking and bike trails and beautiful social and recreational gathering places enhance the livability of the community.
Los Angeles: 21 miles
San Diego: 126 miles
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Understanding the Complexities of Global Food Distribution: An Introduction
The global food distribution system is a complex web of interconnected supply chains, trade regulations, and consumer trends. It is a system constantly evolving and adapting to the changing needs of the global population. Understanding the complexities of this system is essential for businesses involved in the global food industry, as it can help them make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
The global food supply chain is a complex network of producers, distributors, retailers, and consumers. It is a system constantly changing and adapting to the global population’s needs. Raw ingredient buyers must be aware of the different stages of the supply chain, from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products. They must also be aware of the challenges in the global food supply chain, such as fluctuating prices, limited availability of certain ingredients, and transportation delays.
Global trade regulations are also crucial in the global food distribution system. These regulations can significantly impact raw ingredient buyers, as they can affect the cost and availability of certain ingredients. Buyers need to be aware of trade regulations affecting their business, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargoes.
It is also crucial for buyers to be aware of the current trends in the global food industry, such as the increasing demand for organic and sustainable ingredients, the rise of plant-based diets, and the growing popularity of ethnic cuisines. These trends can affect the cost and availability of certain ingredients and can help buyers stay ahead of the competition.
A Closer Look at the Global Food Supply Chain: Understanding the Complexities of Distribution
The global food supply chain is a complex and ever-evolving system responsible for the distribution of food from producers to consumers worldwide. It is a multi-stage process that involves sourcing raw ingredients, processing, packaging, and distribution.
At the start of the supply chain, raw ingredient buyers are responsible for sourcing the ingredients used to produce food products. This complex process involves understanding the global market, negotiating prices, and ensuring the quality of the ingredients.
Raw ingredient buyers face several challenges when sourcing ingredients from around the world. These include fluctuating prices, unpredictable weather conditions, and the need to comply with various trade regulations. Additionally, buyers must be aware of global food trends and how they can affect the availability and cost of ingredients.
Understanding the complexities of the global food supply chain is essential for raw ingredient buyers who want to ensure they are getting the best quality ingredients at the best price. It is also important for buyers to be aware of the various trade regulations that can affect the cost and availability of ingredients. Finally, buyers must be aware of global food trends and how they can affect the availability and cost of ingredients.
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of Global Food Distribution
Global trade regulations are an essential factor to consider when understanding the complexities of global food distribution. These regulations can significantly impact raw ingredient buyers, so it is vital to be aware of them.
The regulations that affect global food distribution vary from country to country, but they all aim to protect consumers’ health and safety. These regulations can include restrictions on the types of food that can be imported and exported, as well as labeling requirements and food safety standards.
For raw ingredient buyers, these regulations can directly impact their ability to source ingredients from certain countries. For example, if a country has strict labeling requirements, it may be difficult for a buyer to find a supplier that meets those requirements. Additionally, if a country has restrictions on the types of food that can be imported, it may be difficult for a buyer to find a supplier that can provide the ingredients they need.
It is also essential to be aware of any changes in global trade regulations, as these can directly impact raw ingredient buyers. For example, if a country changes its labeling requirements, buyers may need to find new suppliers that can meet the new requirements.
Overall, understanding the different trade regulations that affect global food distribution is an important part of being a successful raw ingredient buyer. By being aware of these regulations, buyers can ensure they are sourcing ingredients from reliable suppliers and meeting all requirements.
Conclusion: Unpacking the Complexities of Global Food Distribution
The global food supply chain dynamics are in constant flux, shaped by various stages and challenges that require ongoing attention. Trade regulations are not static; they evolve, sometimes unpredictably, affecting both the cost and availability of raw materials. Furthermore, global food trends frequently shift, offering opportunities and potential pitfalls for raw ingredient purchasers.
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The International Anti-Corruption Day, 9 December, is a good reason to call on the Parliament and the Government, which will be formed after the upcoming elections, to finally adopt one of the most effective mechanisms for the fight against corruption - the introduction of illegal enrichment, as a criminal offence, into the Criminal Code.
It is foreseen explicitly by the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), the ratification of which is celebrated as International Anti-Corruption Day. The existing mechanism, apparently similar to what the government presented as a solution to the problem of corruption - the Law on determining the origin of property and special tax - does not foresee a priority check of the property of public office holders. Moreover, this law did not bring any visible results after two and a half years of implementation.
As the recently published analysis of TS shows, although Serbia has mostly harmonised its legislation with the provisions of the UN Convention in the area of prevention and confiscation of illegal benefits, the performance in applying those measures is still unsatisfactory. At the global level, Transparency International and 100 other organisations recognised the financing of election campaigns as an area that should be prioritised, proposing five measures to the UNCAC Conference of Signatory Countries, which starts in two days in Atlanta (USA). The proposed measures should ensure the determination of the ultimate source of party funding, increase the transparency of information on funding, more effective control and international cooperation.
An excellent illustration of the fulfilment of Serbia's international obligations in the fight against corruption is the report published yesterday by GRECO (Group of States Against Corruption), which refers to measures to fight corruption in the judiciary and parliament. At first glance, it could be concluded that the grades given in the report are good because it says that ten recommendations were entirely fulfilled and another three partially. However, we are talking about recommendations issued in 2015, which should have been fulfilled by the end of 2016, and this is the fifth and last time that GRECO evaluates what has been done in this regard.
Thus, even seven and a half years were not enough for the National Assembly to amend the Rules of Procedure to ensure greater transparency and better regulate the passing of laws by emergency procedure. The second task that has not been fulfilled refers to the "acting situation" in managing public prosecutor's offices. The third recommendation – which has not only not been fulfilled but will not be until the next constitutional reform – refers to the composition of the High Council of Prosecutors, where one of the members is still the Minister of Justice. With that in mind, it remains unclear how "the Government will continue to work on fulfilling the remaining recommendations", as announced yesterday in this GRECO report.
Assessments were carried out through the First Compliance Report (October 20, 2017), the Interim Compliance Report (March 22, 2019), the Second Compliance Report (published on November 26, 2020), the second interim compliance report (published on March 30, 2022), while the document published 8.12.2023, the fifth in a row, is entitled "Addendum to the second interim compliance report". | <urn:uuid:e61da755-f32d-4d63-ae53-b0e3d16ed488> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://transparentnost.org.rs/en/ts-and-media/press-isues/12612-unfulfilled-obligations-and-priorities-for-the-fight-against-corruption | 2024-04-21T22:02:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.963609 | 623 |
Explore the evolution of urbanization in ancient China, from Neolithic origins to influential capitals and the engineering feats that shaped city life.Delve into the captivating tapestry of history as we explore the ancient cities of China, where every cobblestone and wall whispers tales of ingenuity, power, and cultural grandeur. As far back as the Neolithic period, these urban wonders began to shape a civilization that would profoundly impact the world. This journey through time reveals the gradual rise of urbanization in a society renowned for its structured cities and influential capitals that orchestrated the rhythms of Chinese life. We will marvel at the engineering feats that erected these cities and ponder the cultural importance of their imposing walls, which stood as symbols of both protection and prestige. Alas, we will also reflect on the reasons behind their eventual decline and abandonment. Join us as we unearth the layers of the past and uncover the secrets of China’s ancient urban landscapes.
The Neolithic Origins of Chinese Cities
The Neolithic period, a pivotal era roughly dated from 10,000 to 2,000 BCE, marks the dawn of Chinese civilization and the gestation of what would burgeon into the complex urban centers we associate with ancient China. The cradle of this development lay along fertile river basins, where the interplay between burgeoning agricultural practices and evolving social structures necessitated the establishment of permanent settlements. It was within these embryonic communities that the seeds of Chinese cities were sown, nurtured by the hands of those who first tamed the wild grains and channeled the waters that fed them.
Uncovering the remnants of these ancient sites, archaeologists have marveled at the precocity with which these nascent communities displayed characteristics typical of urban development. The architectural vestiges of housing, granaries, and communal structures unearth artful mastery over their environment. A key feature of these early settlements is the impressive ceremonial architecture unearthed, suggestive of a society steeped in ritual and burgeoning bureaucracy – a society where the concept of a ‘city’ began to take a definitive shape, marked by sophisticated social stratification and administrative complexity.
In profound ways, the Neolithic origins of Chinese cities reflect a transition from mobile hunter-gatherer bands to rooted agrarian communities, which in time evolved into intricate urban tapestries. These developments were mirrored in the societal metamorphosis; the density of populations within these proto-cities catalyzed the exchange of ideas, fostering advancements in technology and culture, igniting the engine of innovation that would eventually revolutionize every aspect of human endeavor – from the production of food to the creation of majestic city-states.
The archaeological evidence from this period also speaks to a long tradition of city planning. The organized layout of buildings and roads, along with the management of resources such as water and grain, suggests that the governance of these early settlements was already aligned with sustaining urban life. Thus, the Neolithic origins of Chinese cities encapsulate a turning point, an era wherein humanity took its first collective steps towards a future dominated by urban landscapes, setting the stage for the flourishing of one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations.
The Rise of Urbanization in Ancient China
The phenomenon of urbanization in Ancient China marks a pivotal transformation in the chronicles of human civilization. The emergence of intricate urban centers from the foundational settlements during the Neolithic era is a testament to the innovative and societal evolution of ancient Chinese societies. The driving forces behind this monumental shift resonate through the annals of history, encapsulating the convergence of agricultural affluence, burgeoning population densities, and the strategic imperatives of defense and administration.
As the cradle of Chinese civilization, the fertile plains of the Yellow River provided more than just sustenance; they became the incubators of socio-political complexity and urban development. The fabric of Ancient Chinese cities was woven with the threads of economic specialization, enabling a division of labor that transcended the subsistence activities and birthed a new echelon of artisans, traders, and bureaucrats. These ancient urbanites erected the very pillars upon which rested the power and prestige of dynastic rule, forever altering the landscape of human settlements.
The growth spurt of urbanization can be captured in the expanding boundaries and functional diversification of cities like Anyang and Ying, which stood as tangible representations of centralized power and cultural opulence. Intricacies of urban planning, from the grid-like layouts to the grandiose palace complexes, reflected not only the technological capability but also the hierarchical worldview that ancient Chinese statecraft espoused. These cities, ensconced within formidable city walls, were the heartbeats of an ever-dynamic and complex economic system, acting as hubs of commerce, craftsmanship, and governance.
Despite the grandeur, urbanization in Ancient China wasn’t devoid of challenges. The very density that enabled cultural and economic efflorescence also sowed the seeds of susceptibility to social strife, resource depletion, and the machinations of war. The quest for maintaining equilibrium within the bustling, crowded urban spaces eventually led to sophisticated administrative mechanisms, evidencing the ingenuity of ancient Chinese urban planners. This historical narrative of urban rise reflects a universal human journey from disparate agrarian communities to the intricate nexus of ancient metropolises that would lay the groundwork for modern civilization.
The Influential Role of Ancient Capitals
The influential role of ancient capitals in China cannot be understated, as they were not only power seats of the dynasties but also cultural and economic hubs that shaped the civilization’s trajectory. These capitals, etched into the very core of Chinese history, were more than mere political centers; they were throbbing hearts where the veins of trade, art, and philosophy converged and flourished. The significance of these ancient capitals reverberates through the annals of time, their legacy captured in enduring literary works, grand architectural feats, and the continuing traditions that find roots in their erstwhile glory.
When dissecting the multifaceted impact of ancient Chinese capitals, one can’t overlook their strategic roles in territorial expansion and diplomatic prowess. These cities served as epicenters from where emperors projected their might and influence across vast expanses, leaving indelible marks shaped by complex networks of alliances, sophisticated bureaucracy, and the unyielding spirit of Chinese governance. At the zenith of their power, these capitals commanded an almost mythical status, their names synonymous with the strength and wisdom attributed to the empires they represented.
The societal imprint of these capitals is also of paramount importance, with their designs reflecting the philosophical and cosmological beliefs of the times. Ancient capitals like Xi’an, once known as Chang’an, were laid out based on feng shui and the concept of a cosmic order, which testified to the profundity with which these cities were interwoven into China’s cultural fabric. The meticulous planning of thoroughfares, residential quarters, and imperial palaces within these capitals speaks volumes about the ingenuity and foresight of ancient city planners, who set benchmarks that resonate in urban planning principles to this day.
Finally, the educational and spiritual influence of ancient capitals cemented their status as pinnacles of enlightenment. With the establishment of academies, libraries, and temples, these metropolises nurtured generations of scholars, poets, and philosophers, whose thoughts and discoveries propelled Chinese civilization forward. The diffusion of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism from these nerve centers out into the world illustrates the sheer magnitude of influence that ancient Chinese capitals held, not just in the physical sense but as lighthouses of human progression and introspection.
The Engineering Marvels of Ancient Chinese Cities
The ancient Chinese cities were a hotbed for breathtaking engineering feats that continue to fascinate historians and engineers alike. These marvels were not only functional infrastructure but also tangible testaments to the ingenuity and foresight of ancient Chinese urban planners. For instance, the construction of elaborate and extensive city walls were feats of military engineering designed to ward off invasions and protect the denizens within. These walls, often made of rammed earth, wood, or stone, were constructed with such precision and strength that remnants still stand today, centuries later.
Not only did the defense systems of these cities showcase significant engineering prowess, but the urban layout within the city walls also reflected a sophisticated understanding of city planning and civil engineering. The grid layouts of streets and districts facilitated efficient movement and administration, highlighting the importance placed on the functionality and aesthetics in the design of ancient Chinese cities. Public works such as bridges, canals, and irrigation systems further demonstrate advanced engineering knowledge, ensuring these metropolises thrived both economically and socially.
Beyond functionality, the ancient Chinese also mastered the beautiful blend of engineering with nature. The harmonious integration of gardens, pavilions, and the natural topography within urban settings illustrated a highly evolved approach to engineering — one that valued balance with the natural environment. Techniques such as Feng Shui were often applied to align buildings and streets with cosmic forces, believed to bring harmony and prosperity to the inhabitants of these ancient cities.
A discussion on the engineering marvels of ancient Chinese cities would be incomplete without the mention of the intricate systems of water management that were pivotal in maintaining these large urban centers. Sophisticated networks of canals and dams, such as the Dujiangyan irrigation system, which is still in use today, revolutionized agriculture and shaped the development of the region. This water management technique not only illustrates ancient China’s engineering talent but also their sheer resilience and innovation in the face of natural challenges.
The Cultural Significance of City Walls in Ancient China
The monumental city walls of Ancient China were much more than mere fortifications; they represented the zenith of cultural significance and civic pride for the people residing within them. Constructed from a variety of materials pertinent to the local geography—ranging from tamped earth to the advent of brick and stone—these robust structures symbolized a city’s prestige and the civilization’s mastery over its environment. The walls not only reflected the strength and ingenuity of a city but also served as a canvas where the stories of the people, their leaders, and their collective identity were etched.
In the societal structure of Ancient China, the city walls were considered the embodiment of order and stability, distinguishing the chaos of the outside world from the harmonious life within. They defined the city’s borders physically and metaphorically, encapsulating the cultural and administrative heart of the urban center—where rituals, trade, governance, and social interaction flourished unhindered by external threats. Each layer of the wall bore testament to the city’s resilience against invasions, natural disasters, and the passage of time.
The design and aesthetics of these ancient city walls were paramount, with gateways acting as the mouthpieces of the city’s character and vitality. The grandeur of the gates—often named after cardinal virtues, celestial bodies, or historical events—reflected a commitment to blend functionality with spiritual and cultural symbolism. Gate towers rose high above the walls, providing vantage points for defenses and reinforcing the importance of the city as a nexus of power in the tapestry of Chinese civilization.
As centuries passed, the cultural significance of the city walls in Ancient China transcended their original defensive purposes, becoming ingrained in the minds of poets, scholars, and everyday citizens as emblems of their heritage. Even as time has eroded the physical form of many of these great walls, their legacy continues to permeate China’s historical narrative, reminding us of a time when the boundaries between civilization and wilderness were as solid and as enduring as the walls that guarded the cradle of Asian urban culture.
The Decline and Abandonment of Ancient Chinese Cities
Exploring the reasons behind the decline and abandonment of ancient Chinese cities requires a multifaceted examination of historical events, environmental changes, and social upheavals. Throughout the millennia, many once-thriving metropolises gradually succumbed to the relentless march of time, with some of the reasons rooted deep in the politics and warfares that fetched the destiny of dynasties. It was not uncommon for cities to fall out of favor with the emergence of new power centers, leading to gradual depopulation and, eventually, their poignant desertion.
Furthermore, natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and earthquakes played a significant role in rendering certain areas inhospitable, precipitating the abandonment of urban settlements in ancient China. The Huang He, or Yellow River, for example, is known for its catastrophic floods, which have historically led to large-scale human catastrophe and the subsequent abandonment of nearby urban centers. In such ways, nature’s unpredictable temperament was an undeniable force that shaped the historical landscape of Chinese urbanization.
Economic shifts also heralded downturns for various cityscapes across ancient China. As trade routes evolved and new resources were discovered, some cities found themselves sidelined, bypassed by the lucrative flow of trade and commerce. This economic obsolescence, exacerbated at times by overtaxation and corruption, led to the emigration of inhabitants seeking prosperity elsewhere, leaving behind echoes of commercial bustle in the form of empty marketplaces and silent workshops.
Last but not least, cultural transformations played their part in the cessation of urban prominence. With the construction and reverence of new cultural sites, the spiritual and administrative significance of certain cities waned. As some cities were associated with particular dynasties or religious practices that fell out of favor, their cultural significance diminished, adding yet another layer to the intricate tapestry of reasons for which ancient Chinese urban centers were eventually forsaken, transforming them into the enigmatic ruins that inspire wonder and archaeological inquiry in the modern era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What evidence do we have of Neolithic origins in Chinese city development?
Archaeological findings such as ancient pottery, dwellings, tombs, and city layouts provide evidence of Neolithic settlements in China, offering insights into the early stages of urban development in regions like the Yellow River and Yangtze River valleys.
How did urbanization progress during ancient China?
Urbanization in ancient China progressed through the establishment of organized states and the development of trade networks, leading to the growth of cities as economic, political, and cultural centers, particularly during the Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties.
Can you name some influential ancient capitals in Chinese history?
Some influential ancient capitals in Chinese history include Xi’an, known as Chang’an during various dynasties, Luoyang, Nanjing, and Beijing. These cities served not only as political and administrative hubs but also as crucibles for cultural and intellectual advancements.
What kind of engineering feats were accomplished in ancient Chinese cities?
Ancient Chinese cities showcased remarkable engineering feats including the construction of grand palaces, complex city planning, extensive canal systems for transport and irrigation, as well as the building of massive defensive walls and fortifications.
Why were city walls so culturally significant in ancient China?
City walls in ancient China were symbols of power and protection, denoting the strength of a city and its rulers. They were also significant in defining city boundaries, safeguarding inhabitants, and were imbued with spiritual meaning as they were often associated with cosmological concepts and rituals.
What factors led to the decline and abandonment of some ancient Chinese cities?
Factors that led to the decline and abandonment of ancient Chinese cities include political upheaval, economic decline, natural disasters, invasions, and environmental changes. Sometimes relocations of the capital city were strategic decisions by new dynasties, leading to the decline of previous urban centers.
What impact did the decay of these ancient cities have on modern China?
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This photo workshop concentrates on photographing the rare and spectacular birds of Southern Ecuador. While the focus is on birds we will also photograph whatever mammals, reptiles and amphibians we come across and we visit some beautiful mountain locations which are excellent for landscape photography. We will photograph some of the rarest birds in the world including the newly discovered Blue-throated Hillstar, El Oro Parakeet and Jocotoco Antpitta. We will also photograph spectacular species such as Spangled Coquette and Rainbow Starfrontlet. We will be staying at 4 different Jocotoco Foundation lodges which are located in the foundation’s reserves which were set aside for endangered bird species. We will do some multi-flash hummingbird photography on this workshop as well.
About Ecuador – Ecuador is one of the richest countries in the world for birds and bird photography. Over 1,550 species of birds have been recorded in Ecuador, the fourth highest total of any country in the world. It has many excellent lodges, good roads, a stable government and is reachable from most of North America in 8 hours travel or less.
Maximum Participants: 10 total, including a maximum of 6 photographers.
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$6,500 includes all lodging, meals, transportation within Ecuador, guiding, instruction, $500 single supplement. Nonphotographer spouse or companion cost is $5,900. It does not include airfare to and from Guayaquil, Ecuador which is the beginning and ending point of the tour. It also does not include personal expenses such as tips or drinks. To reserve your spot a deposit of $2,300 is required. The balance is due 90 days prior to the tour. 2025 cost Photographer 6,700, nonphotographer 6,200, single supplement 600, Amazon Extension $2,995, single supplement $300.
January 9th – Transfer from the Guayaquil, Ecuador airport to a 4 star hotel. Evening presentation on bird photography.
January 10th – Morning departure and visit to Manglares Charute to photograph Horned Screamer, Comb Duck, various raptors and waterbirds then continue on to Umbrellabird Lodge in Buenaventura Reserve. We will do a bit of late afternoon bird photography at the feeders.
January 11th – We will a full day of photography at Umbrellabird Lodge. This location is excellent for multi-flash photography. Hummer species include Violet-bellied Hummingbird, Velvet-purple Coronet, Crowned Woodnymph and others. Fruit feeders attract Collared Aracari, Green and Purple Honeycreepers and many other birds. This is the nesting period for El Oro Parakeets and we will visit nest cavities to photograph this rare bird. Umbrellabirds are occasionally photographed around the lodge. Umbrellabird Lodge.
January 12th – Morning photography at Umbrellabird followed by check out and 4 hour transfer to Urraca Lodge in Jorupe Reserve. Lunch on the way and afternoon bird photography at the feeders at Urraca Lodge.
January 13th – Morning photography at the feeders which attract some range restricted birds such as White-tailed Jay, Whooping Motmot, Pale-browed Tinamou and Blue Ground Dove. Then we visit Utuana Reserve which is about an hour away to photograph the amazing Rainbow Starfrontlet and several other hummingbirds including Purple-thoated Sunangel. We return to Urraca in the late afternoon and can try for Peruvian Screech Owl in the evening.
January 14th – Morning bird photography at Urraca, check out then visit Utuana again to photograph hummingbirds, then continue on to Tapichalca Reserve and Lodge where we will arrive in the late afternoon.
January 15th – 18th – We will spend two full days in the beautiful, remote cloud forest of Tapichalaca Reserve. This is the home of the Jocotoco Antpitta, which was just discovered about 20 years ago. The Jocotoco and Chestnut-naped Antpittas provide excellent photo opportunities. The lodge here is also very good for multi-flash photography with Little and Amethyst-throated Sunangels as well as Chestnut-breasted Coronets and Collared Incas. Seed feeders provide photos of Bearded Guan, Chestnut-capped Brush Finch and other species. Tapichalaca Lodge.
January 19th – Morning photography at Tapichalaca followed by check out and transfer to Copalinga Lodge. This afternoon we will have the choice of photographing at the lodge’s feeders or going with Javier to a location about one hour away to photograph the amazing Spangled Coquette. Copalinga Lodge.
January 20th – We will spend the morning photographing at Copalinga Lodge. They have a blind which attracts the rarely photographed Grey and Little Tinamous. Fruit feeders attract Green and Gold, Golden-eared and other spectacular tanagers. The hummingbird feeders attract Black-throated and Violet-fronted Brilliants among others. Copalinga Lodge.
January 21st – Morning photography at Copalinga including multi-flash, after lunch we check out and transfer to Saraguro where we stay in a nice hotel.
January 22nd – Today we will visit a highland paramo reserve about two hours away where the highly endangered Blue-throated Hillstar was recently discovered. At our location here are hummingbird feeders which attract Great Sapphirewing, Shining Sunbeam, Black-tailed Trainbearer and others. In the reserve we will hope to also photograph Andean Condors, Caracaras and other raptors and mammals such as Andean Fox are possible. Then in the afternoon we will return to Saraguro and then on to Cuenca where we will stay in a lovely boutique hotel in the historic city.
January 23rd – Today we will visit a location which is very good for the amazing Spangled Coquette. It’s about 2 hours away but we will do some bird photography on the way. In addtion to photographing the coquette we will visit Cock-of-the-Rock and White-bearded Manakin leks. We will return to the hotel in Cuenca in the evening.
January 24th – This morning we visit another highland location, Las Cajas National Park. Here some of our target species include Ecuadorian Hillstar, Blue-mantled Thornbill, Tawny Antpitta, Giant Conebill and others. Again raptors and mammals are likely. Then we return to Cuenca for lunch, check out and a 3 hour transfer back to Guayaquil. We will have an evening presentation on processing your images. Hotel: a 4 star hotel in Guayaquil.
January 25th – Transfer to the airport for your return trip home or start your Amazon extension.
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Cost: $2,895 with $300 single supplement, flight to and from Coca included, flight to and from Guayaquil not included.
January 23rd – Transfer to airport for flight from Guayaquil to Quito. Overnight at Zaysant Ecolodge.
January 24th – Transfer to airport for flight to Coca in the Ecuadorian Amazon then a 3 hour boat ride down the Napo River to Sani Lodge. Afternoon boat trip to photograph Hoatzin and other birds on the oxbow lake.
January 25th and 27th – 3 full days of photography at Sani Lodge including visit to the Napo Wildlife Center clay licks to photograph macaws and parakeets. Boat trips and visits to the tower add many bird species as well as monkeys. The fruit feeders at the lodge attract Scarlet-crowned Barbet, Crimson-masked Tanager and other species and they have a blind for Wire-tailed Manakin. There are many macro opportunities here including the large Dusky Jungle Frog. Just being in the Amazonian Rainforest is an amazing experience.
January 28th – Boat ride back to Coca, then flight back to Quito and transfer to Zaysant Ecolodge. A bit of afternoon bird photography if we have time.
January 29th – Transfer to the Quito airport for your flight home.
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In today’s rapidly changing economy, financial literacy has become as essential as learning how to read and write. It is never too early to start educating our youth about money, especially high school students who are on the cusp of entering adulthood. Equipping them with financial knowledge and skills is a gift that will serve them for life.
Understanding money management, taxes, investing, and creating a budget can seem daunting, but breaking down these concepts into digestible lessons can help make these topics accessible and engaging for young individuals. This blog will explore practical ways to teach financial literacy for high schoolers and share tips they need to thrive in the real world.
Budgeting is the foundation of personal finance. It’s not just about crunching numbers; it’s about understanding your income, controlling your spending, and setting achievable goals. Start by explaining the importance of a budget and show how it can be both a roadmap to financial freedom and a tool for making informed choices.
Teach students to track their income from part-time jobs, allowances, or gifts. Encourage them to categorize their expenses, such as food, entertainment, and savings. Introduce them to budgeting apps or simple spreadsheets to make the process interactive and tech-friendly.
2. The Power of Investing
Investing might seem like a game for the wealthy, but it’s actually a tool everyone can use to grow their wealth over time. Introduce students to the basics of the stock market, bonds, and mutual funds. Explain that investing isn’t about getting rich quick but about consistent growth over time.
Set up a mock investment portfolio. Use online simulators that allow students to ‘invest’ in real stocks and watch their performance without risking actual money. Discuss the concept of risk vs. reward and the importance of diversification in an investment strategy. This is a great way to teach financial literacy for high schoolers.
3. Understanding Taxes
Taxes are often the overlooked chapter in financial literacy, yet they affect everyone. Teaching students about taxes helps them understand where money goes after it’s earned and the importance of planning for tax obligations.
Illustrate how taxes work by using their first job as an example. Explain the difference between gross and net income and show how various tax brackets function. Bring attention to potential deductions and credits that could apply to them now or in the future.
4. The Habit of Saving
Saving money is crucial for long-term financial security. Explain the reasons for saving: to make large purchases, to prepare for emergencies, and to plan for future goals like college or travel.
Challenge students to set a savings goal, such as buying a car or saving a certain amount by graduation. Discuss strategies for making savings a regular habit, such as “paying yourself first” or setting up an automatic transfer to a savings account.
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October 04, 2023 | Inman
Content creation requires a plan for refining and distributing it. Broker Troy Palmquist talks with San Francisco Realtor Brooks Landry about his content strategy
Growing your influence and getting your name “out there” in your local market means more than just creating content. It’s also about how you refine and distribute it. Broker Troy Palmquist talks with San Francisco Realtor Brooks Landry about his content strategy.
Creating content that reflects your knowledge and expertise pays dividends across the board when you’re looking to broaden your digital footprint. A content plan can help you improve your website’s SEO, raise your profile on social media and generate warm leads for your business 24 hours a day.
The logistics can be intimidating, however, especially when you’re running a real estate business. After all, getting up to speed on video editing, for instance, or repurposing content can require more time and technical skill than many agents have — or want to expend.
I recently spoke with San Francisco’s Brooks Landry. Besides his years in the mortgage industry, and now as a Realtor, he also works with real estate agents to develop their own content creation and distribution strategies.
Landry’s service, Content Drip, combines accountability and coaching. Each of his clients commits to two coaching sessions a month (two hours total) and from those sessions, Landry’s team creates a variety of videos that they then post on behalf of the agent.
After helping agents and lenders all over the country create content for their audiences, Landry’s sharing his five-step plan for getting it in front of the people who matter most to your business.
According to Landry, good content is a mix of evergreen topics and up-to-the-minute, relevant news. An example of evergreen content would be, “Pros and cons of a 15-year loan vs. 30-year loan,” while more timely content might cover a recent news story.
It’s important to put your feet in the shoes of the consumer who’s consuming your content and break it down into layman’s terms, Landry said. The key is answering the question: “How will that ‘issue’ in the industry have an impact on the housing market? What should I be looking for?’”
Landry recommends professional coaching on scripts and content creation, especially for those who are working on a video content strategy. “A lot of our clients are going from completely terrified to do video to ditching the coach after a few months and recording the content by themselves,” he said.
If you already have expertise in creating videos, you might want to gear your coaching toward developing your content calendar or communicating your message. A coach can also help you figure out what platforms would be most effective for distribution or how to repurpose content for various platforms.
Professional video editing helps ensure that content is branded and visually appealing with “captions, graphics, transitions and jump cuts to keep the viewer engaged. Every 1.7-2.3 seconds a new flash of ‘something’ the eyes will stick to” is included to ensure that videos are highly consumable and sharable.
If you’re looking for a freelance editor, consider contacting someone whose content you admire, and find out who edits their videos. Check the description box below their video as well; there’s often a name and link for the editor included there.
Content should be posted to social media on the platform or platforms of your choice. Posting should be on a schedule and should include “captions, hashtags and keywords to help the algorithm push [your] content.”
Remember, you can have the best, most engaging content in your market, but if no one’s seeing it, it won’t be effective. Make a plan for rolling out your content regularly so that it gets in front of the people you want to attract.
Realtors who are implementing a video content strategy should look for partners who can fill in the gaps in their skills. Whether they choose an all-in-one service, get help with one or two parts of the process, or have an in-house staff member assisting, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to do it all on your own.
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The Chase S15E150 5 September 2023 on ITV
Tonight (Tuesday 5 September 2023), ITV broadcasts an episode of the series The Chase!
Season 15 Episode 150 Episode Summary
In this installment, four contestants who are complete strangers come together to take on the ultimate test of their knowledge and strategy against a formidable Chaser.
In this episode, viewers will meet Bekki from Hertfordshire, Ryan from the Scottish Borders, Tomo originally from Cardiff, and Eira from Rochdale. Despite having never crossed paths before, these contestants will unite in a battle of wits as they work together to tackle a series of challenging questions and obstacles set by the Chaser.
What Time is the Episode On?
The episode of The Chase will be broadcast on September 5 2023 on ITV at 5:00 PM.
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The episode of The Chase is all new!
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One Day follows the story of Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley, who meet and form a friendship as they graduate from university in 1988 and charts the progress of their lives by 'checking in' on their lives annually on the anniversary of the day they met.
A novel by David Nicholls and adapted into a film in 2011 starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. A television adaptation, starring Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod, was released on Netflix on February 8, 2024.
This novel provides examples of:
- Artistic License: Dex lost his job as a video game presenter in the movie because he is over 30 and considered too old for the job. Anyone remotely familiar with the gaming world would know that the average age of gamers is 35, and gaming Youtuber who are over 30 years old (the late The Cynical Brit and James Rolfe are just some examples) are just as popular as anyone else.
- Better as Friends: What Dex and Emma initially settle on.
- Betty and Veronica: Emma is the Betty to all of Dex's other love interests as Veronicas, while he is the Veronica to her Bettys (Ian especially).
- Brainy Brunette: Emma, a good student with a part-time work who eventually becomes a teacher.
- Byronic Hero: Dex. Underneath his rather shallow and hedonistic behaviour, he's a pretty troubled and flawed young man, and suffers internal conflict. He's still a good man deep down, and ultimately understands he has genuine feelings only for Emma; they eventually decide to go living together. Of course, he becomes completely depressed when Emma dies, and the trope is played even more straight.
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- Ladykiller in Love: Eventually, Dex. He develops genuine romantic feelings for Emma and they plan to go living together. She tragically dies, though..
- Look Both Ways: Emma rides her bike out of an alley without looking and gets hit by a truck.
- Mood Whiplash: From heartwarming to tearjerker in the space of one traffic accident.
- Nice Guy: Ian may not be the ideal form of romantic ideal. But he is kind, honest and does try his best.
- Romantic False Lead: Several. Ian and Sylvie are the most prominent, as the love feelings aren't genuine. Ian in particular is a hopeless mismatch between him and Emma.
- Shotgun Wedding: Implied between Dex and Sylvie once she got pregnant.
- Star-Crossed Lovers: Sort of. Their timing is off, and often when one is single the other is not, but also they both need to go through a significant amount of Character Development before being mature enough to handle their own relationship.
- Uptown Girl: Inverted. Dex comes from a wealthy, upper-class family and Emma from a more modest background.
- What the Hell, Hero?: Emma calls out Dex on his shallow, party-boy lifestyle. As does his mother.
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"I hesitate to call the hag's actions the blessings of Haelyn, but look at the results. Praise Haelyn, we're going to get out of here yet!"
Guy leads the men over the bodies of the Orogs through the winding passages. He sees a light ahead.
"Look there, that could be our way out, onward men, onward!"
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Pimples can affect your back and shoulders too, not just the face. The information included in this article may help you assistance on the best way to treat zits.
One of the worst things to do with pimples is to pick at your pimples. Popping or picking at pimples can cause bacteria around that causes pimples. You are also run the risk of leaving a scar.
Avoid zits by laying on a clean pillowcases each night. Just think about rolling all over this every night.
Extreme changes in the temperature will cause your pimples to flare up. You may find that in warmer weather you tend to sweat more when temperatures get high. Sweat can irritate and clog your pores. This can cause zits flareup. Cold weather will make your skin. Both of these conditions are detrimental to your skin.
Chamomile tea can also be an pimples swelling and promote healing.
Getting some sun can actually help to clear up your pimples. Sunlight will help dry out the oils in your skin and remove excess oil.You may notice that the pimples gets worse at first, as your skin's oils will begin rising to the surface.
Try using natural skin care product when you are having a hard time ridding yourself of zits problem. Many of the products contain harsh chemicals that can make your skin problems worse. This can cause you to have pimples. The antibacterial properties of some natural products help to heal your skin.
Garlic works to remove toxins in your system and make way for new skin. You can incorporate garlic over bagels or cloves of garlic as an accent to your dishes.
If you have access to a nearby pool, take advantage of swimming in a pool on a regular basis. Swimming provides exercise to relax and develop your body.Chlorine from the pool can help to reduce your zits.
Are you aware that frequently using a cell phone could be causing your zits breakouts? Cell phones collect oil from your hair to your face. Clean your phone regularly with an alcohol pad to keep it oil-free.
Products which contain salicylic acid are very effective at treating pimples.This sued with other hydroxyl acids helps the skin shed quicker unblocking pores to prevent breakouts.
Stress and tension can have quite an impact on your zits. Take time to add relaxation to your thoughts. When you do activities that you enjoy, your hormones will become more balanced and your stress will reduce, essentially eliminating one of the causes of your acne. Smoking and caffeine should be avoided to improve your acne.
You may be tempted to pick at or scratch your face, but spreading the oil and dirt from your fingers onto your skin is a bad idea. The dirt gets trapped in pores causing inflammation that can lead to breakouts.
A blemish stick is one of the most effective methods for quickly and effectively hiding spots. This product allows for targeted application. Blemish sticks tend to be not cover as thickly as concealers and allow your skin to breathe and heal more naturally.
Dress weather and try to wear naturally made from natural fibers. Not only can extreme temperatures and humidity wreak havoc on the skin, wet weather, but those weather conditions themselves can aggravate some people's acne problems. If you wear lightweight clothing on hot days, take measures to protect your face and body with appropriate and breathable clothing.
Dehydration is caused by an insufficient intake of water.Dehydration directly affects zits because the skin has difficulty getting rid of dead cells properly when it is starved for water. These cells make zits much worse when not shed.
Most people have probably heard that stress can lead to zits breakouts.
You must clean your face regimen. You need to dedicate the proper time each day to caring for your skin in order to keep as clean as possible. Clean your face twice a day with the right cleanser. Don't wash your skin too much or it will increase oil production. The best way to avoid an zits flareup is by maintaining a clean your face.
Drink water each day to aid you on your endeavor of ridding yourself of acne.When you get dehydrated and dry skin, the dead skin cells that you shed are still on the surface clogging up your pores. This will accelerate the pimples symptoms.
A great at home remedy for acne is honey.
Some people are under the impression that sunlight is a possible treatment for acne, but this is not always true. The sun could even worsen your pimples since it triggers more oil production on your skin. Sun can also cause wrinkles, premature aging and more serious issues such as skin cancer.
You should talk to your doctor about your pimples will improve.
Neosporin can help to heal a pimple that have already popped. The antibiotics in Neosporin help reduce a popped pimple's redness and irritation. You want to be sure you do not put too much.
Consider drinking a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in trying to remove your acne. It helps to detoxify your body at the same time it clears up acne. It can be consumed alone or used in a drink recipe.
As this article stated, pimples can appear in places other than your face. By reviewing the information provided here, you will be able to utilize the correct treatment to get rid of it. You don't have to wait to outgrow it. Acne will respond to treatment, though the treatment may need to continue long-term. | <urn:uuid:4d76c683-94b5-4bdc-bb1e-e104e7c0bd25> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://uacne.com/simple-tips-to-clear-acne-up-forever/ | 2024-04-21T20:11:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.949844 | 1,137 |
Organizing living room furniture is not an art. This is indeed a science. Eyes like harmony and balance, but not as boring or complacent.
Smart designers certainly know this by mixing fabrics, colors, textures and sizes to create a comfortable space that feels simple but never overdone.
Fortunately, you don't need to go to an interior design school to learn the basics of decorating living room furniture to get shape and function. Are you looking to reuse an old coffee table? You can try our creative coffee table restoration ideas.
The first thing to remember is that the living room must be habitable. You should never do anything more like a showroom, but a place to comfortably entertain family and friends. First determine what your living room does. For example, do you use it only after guests finish it, or does it become part of a multi-purpose room?
Traditional formal lounges are no longer as popular as before, mainly because the way we use houses has changed. Families today want to use all their space and avoid using formal features.
Once you know how the living room fits your lifestyle, it's time to choose the focus. It is usually an architectural feature, such as a large viewing window or fireplace. It can also be a large-screen TV or even a work of art. If you have a dominant element, organize the future around it. Organizing living room furniture around a focal point is one of the easiest ways to make your room more comfortable.
Start with the largest piece of furniture and move towards focus. It can be a sofa, armchair, part or even two large chairs. It's up to you, there is no right or wrong. That is, not everything must be at a 90-degree angle. This can be boring you want to avoid. Play whatever you want until it's right for you.
After placing larger items, you can add a coffee table or a side table. But don't overdo it. Too much furniture can ruin the desired effect. Although I want to use all the furniture in one room, it can resist the temptation. Less is more, from the number of decorations to the artwork on the wall, this also applies to accessories. The room must have breathing space.
If placement is important, so is access. You want a natural and open living room entrance. This will be easier if there is no oversupply. However, you want to leave enough space between the furniture so that visitors naturally know how to enter the room. Try to keep at least three feet between the furniture in the main corridor. However, keep in mind that the distance between the seats should not exceed eight feet. Even in today's largest houses, you don't want to scream in the room and complicate the conversation. In auxiliary traffic models, 18 inches to 2 feet is sufficient. This includes the space between the sofa and the coffee table.
Keep in mind that even in large rooms, some furniture can keep your eyes out of focus. This could include a large library with many collectible books, or a display case with fascinating items. The other grand piano is a grand piano. If you must put them in the living room, integrate them into the main focus or make sure they are visually separated. For example, in a large room, you might want to create a music space away from the main furniture group so that each area can become its own focus.
Once everything is ready, start adding small things. These include photos, vases, cutlery and other decorations to make your house feel like you live here, not others.
There is no rush to complete the work. You may need to move the furniture first and defer the accessories later. This way, you can focus entirely on the focus and the way your furniture is organized. If everything else is added, it may be more difficult to objectively evaluate the design and make adjustments.
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This article was published in the daily newspaper The Sacramento Bee, California, USA, on September 28, 1965.
By Carlos Gutierrez
Special to The Bee
MEXICO CITY - It may have taken longer than in other countries but the futuristic public illness known around here as "plativolitis" from plativolo, flying saucer - is raging throughout Mexico, filling daily newspapers with fantastic tales.
Red, white, blue and even gray UFOs - OVNIs In Spanish - have been sighted these last few weeks over Mexico City, over Puebla, over Cuernavaca, and even in faraway places such as Puerto Vallarta and the flatlands of Sonora.
Not only have they been sighted by the dozens but assertedly, they have been photographed, chased around, analyzed, discussed, denied, even boarded by some devils who claim having trips in them to distant stars.
Not one day passes without hearing of a new appearance over the blue yonder.
And even nonbelievers have found themselves peeking - against their will of course - through the clouds fearing, or hoping maybe, to be counted among the seers.
One of the most recent and talked about cases is that which had one of these strange flying objects hovering above the city's international airport.
Control tower operators swore it shed red, white and blue light, sometimes adding a bit of yellow. They even instructed airplane captains flying in the area to watch them. None of them reported seeing anything unusual ... at that time.
In another now legendary case, three university students, pranksters, antisaucer believers claim, told newsmen they were forced one jolly morning to enter a flying saucer which landed near the campus.
Green little men, so the story went, took them on a pleasant ride through space and returned them to earth, not without warning them to be most discreet when talking about them.
Newspapers printed a photograph of what they said was an oval-shaped area where burned out grass "proved according to the students the saucer actually had landed there."
The afternoon tabloid El Grafico, which has taken the UFO matter most seriously, even published a map of Mexico showing how these mysterious visitors "always travel in the same direction, following a southeast to northwest route."
Traffic in downtown Mexico City practically was paralyzed a few days ago by what observatory officials claim was a mild earthquake but which, in the minds of many, was the result of some evil spell cast by an approaching UFO many swore they observed flying over the area at that time.
Cuernavaca, the tropical resort town, suffered three consecutive power blackouts in the space of one hour. Electric company officials were unable to account for the phenomenon. So the public voice quickly attributed it to... Yes...
A respected lawyer and member of the Mexican Astronomic Society, Eric Roel, submitted to newspapers what he said was a photograph of an OVNI he had taken in Tecala, south of Mexico City, with the assistance of a telescopic lens.
Faraway visitors have been located even atop the eternal snows of Popo and Izta, volcanoes east of the city.
The flying saucer craze has reached such proportions parents who traditionally have kept their children at home by telling them robachicos, child stealers, roam the area, now scare them with the tale of a "flying saucer I just saw outside the door."
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Andrew Garfield & Jonah Hill Laugh And Enjoy Lunch On Set Of ‘Under The Silver Lake’
ANDREW GARFIELD HAS CASUAL LUNCH WITH JONAH HILL
The pair had a laugh and looked very casual dining at restaurant Alcove. Both actors recently received Golden Globe nominations for their aforementioned films – Garfield, 33, for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Drama, and Hill, 32, for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy.
In addition, Garfield recently won a Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor in an Action Film for his work in Hacksaw Ridge. “It’s a story about a guy who’s a new kind of action hero,” Garfield told Entertainment Tonight. “He’s a guy that doesn’t want to do harm to his fellow man. He wants to be kind of the most violent nurse that you’ve ever seen. He’s a healer.”
His new film, Under the Silver Lake, is a crime noir flick written and directed by David Robert Mitchell of It Follows. He will star alongside Riley Keough, who gained recognition for her role in Mad Max: Fury Road.
Garfield is also starring in Martin Scorsese‘s film Silence, that’s 28 years in the making. The film comes to theaters Dec. 23 and has already been met with high praise from critics.
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Judd Trump bowed out in dramatic fashion to John Higgins on Wednesday in the quarter-finals of the Betfred World Snooker Championships - and so did Chinese no 1 Ding Junhui.
The Ace in the Pack, Trump, lost in a thrilling final frame decider as the Wizard of Wishaw Higgins, as he is nicknamed, who came from 11 - 9 behind to win 13 - 12. But the talking point of the match was indeed in the 20th frame when Trump stole the frame on the pink and the black to take a two frame lead into the mid-session interval.
He let out a small fist pump - something which came back to haunt him as pundits on Eurosport said it was a bit premature to be doing when there was still a long way to go in the match.
But it's not the first time Trump likes to clench his fists, watch this video below...
Trump's trademark fist pump
And that was what happened, Higgins came fighting back winning the next three frames including an amazing 134 to take it to the decider. Higgins said after the match when he bows out of snooker, Judd Trump will definitely win a World title.
He praised the Bristol man for his immense talent - despite Trump losing a two frame lead. At the time of writing this, Higgins still holds the high break of 146 - and, is in the semi-finals seeking to win a fifth World title, seven years after winning a fourth.
His first came in 1998.
Disappointment for Ding
It never rains but it pours for Ding Junhui.
In 2016, the Chinese no 1 was a runner-up to Mark Selby. 2017, the 31-year-old from Yushan lost dramatically to yet again the Jester from Leicester Mark Selby in the semi-finals.
And, this time, in 2018, the man they call the "Yorkshire Dragon" because he is a resident of the UK in Sheffield and has become popular with the UK snooker fans bowed out of the tournament in the quarter-finals.
His trademark trait when he is not in the right frame of mind is to slop in his seat and resign to defeat. Ding was billed as the favourite because he was the highest-ranking player left in the event, but he was comprehensively defeated 13 - 5 by a confident and assured Barry Hawkins - who has his own great record at the Crucible in the World Championship.
Ding has won one ranking title in all this season, the World Open. But earlier on in the year, he got hammered by Ronnie O'Sullivan in the final of the World Grand Prix.
Hawkins, a runner-up to Ronnie O'Sullivan in 2013 in the World Championship, is on the whole underestimated, but, underestimate him at your peril. The Hawk, as he is nicknamed, is a dangerous snooker animal when he is on his game and has, though, yet come up short in both the Masters and the World Championships where he has both lost out to the five-times World Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.
But, make no mistake, this is the year that could see the Hawk have his hands on the trophy that has been won seven times by greats such as Stephen Hendry and six times by Steve Davis and Ray Reardon.
Kyren Wilson is the other semi-finalist who will be appearing in his first ever World Championship semi-final. He exacted sweet revenge over the Pistol Mark Allen 13 - 6 who had beaten him in the Masters earlier on in January and it was a comprehensive win from the Warrior in Sheffield who produced an awesome display in the second session to kill off the match and lead 11 - 5.
Mark Williams and John Higgins both turned pro in 1992 and, 26 years on from winning a combined total of 6 World titles, are now appearing in yet another World Championship semi-final. Indeed, Williams, 15 years on is seeking World title no 3 and Higgins is seeking a fifth.
What makes it more incredible is Williams before this season hadn't won a ranking title since 2011.
And in the space of a season has captured two ranking titles and one non-ranking title in the World Six Reds Championship.
- Semi-finals are a best of 33 frames, first to 17 and the line up is:
- Barry Hawkins v Mark Williams
- Kyren Wilson v John Higgins
The big talking point, however, will be how long before Judd Trump and indeed Ding manage to get their hands on the World trophy?
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This week Sue has a very special guest, Keith Pudwill, our expert in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training in our new Members Corner, to talk to us about exercise! Sue has always said that exercise is an important part of overall health in combination with a good diet and homeopathic remedies when you need them. That’s why she is adding sections in her new members corner for heritage foods and exercise so that members can benefit from a few experts in increasing their overall health in all areas of life. Listen in to this first part of this two part series to find out about our new expert!
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Ensuring that my mugshot does not appear on Google is crucial for maintaining a positive online reputation. If you have found yourself in a similar situation, you may be wondering how to remove your mugshot from Google and protect your online image. In this tutorial, I will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to successfully remove your mugshot from Google search results and prevent it from appearing in the future. By following these proven methods, you can take control of your online presence and safeguard your personal and professional reputation. Let’s get started.
- Understand the process: It’s important to understand the steps and legalities involved in removing your mugshot from Google. Research the specific laws and regulations in your area to ensure you are taking the appropriate actions.
- Reach out to the website: Many mugshot websites have specific procedures for requesting the removal of your information. Contact the website directly and follow their guidelines to have your mugshot removed.
- Consider legal options: If the mugshot website is uncooperative, consider seeking legal assistance. There are laws and services available to help you fight for the removal of your mugshot from the internet.
- Monitor your online presence: Regularly check Google and other search engines for any appearance of your mugshot. Being proactive in monitoring your online presence can help catch and address any new postings quickly.
- Invest in reputation management: Consider investing in professional reputation management services. These services can help suppress negative search results and improve your online image.
Steps to Remove Mugshot from Google
One of the most troubling aspects of having a mugshot online is the fact that it can easily be found through a simple Google search. This can have a negative impact on your personal and professional life, so it’s important to take steps to remove your mugshot from Google search results. Here are the steps you can take to protect your online reputation.
Researching the websites that have published your mugshot
First, I recommend conducting a thorough search to identify all the websites that have published your mugshot. Use search engines such as Google to search for your name alongside keywords like “mugshot” or “arrest record.” Take note of all the websites that appear in the search results.
Contacting mugshot websites for removal
Once you have identified the websites that have published your mugshot, I advise reaching out to each of them to request the removal of your mugshot. Look for contact information on the websites, such as email addresses or contact forms, and send a polite but firm request for the removal of your mugshot. Provide any relevant information, such as the URL of the page containing your mugshot and the reason why you are requesting its removal.
Utilizing mugshot removal services
If you’re unable to get your mugshot removed from certain websites through direct communication, you may want to consider utilizing mugshot removal services. These services specialize in helping individuals remove their mugshots from the internet. While some of these services may come with a cost, they can be effective in getting your mugshot removed from Google search results and other online platforms.
As a caution, be sure to do thorough research and read reviews before engaging with any mugshot removal service to ensure they are reputable and will effectively remove your mugshot from the internet.
Tips for protecting your online reputation
After learning how to remove my mugshot from Google, it’s important to take steps to protect your online reputation. Here are some tips to ensure you maintain a positive digital presence:
- Monitor your online presence regularly by setting up Google Alerts for your name and regularly checking search engine results for any damaging information.
- Be mindful of what you share online and carefully consider the potential impact of your posts on social media and other platforms.
- Seek professional help if needed from online reputation management experts to address any damaging content that may be difficult to remove on your own.
After implementing these tips, you can take control of your online reputation and prevent any negative information from harming your personal or professional life.
Monitoring your online presence regularly
Monitoring my online presence regularly is essential for maintaining a positive reputation. I use Google Alerts to receive notifications whenever my name appears in new search results. Additionally, I regularly search for my name on various search engines to ensure that no damaging information is affecting my online image. By staying proactive, I can address any negative content promptly and take appropriate action to protect my reputation.
Building a positive online presence
Building a positive online presence has been crucial in protecting my reputation. I have focused on creating and sharing valuable content related to my professional expertise to showcase my expertise and values. Additionally, I engage with my audience in a respectful and thoughtful manner to foster a positive online image. By consistently demonstrating integrity and professionalism in my online interactions, I have been able to cultivate a strong and favorable digital presence.
Seeking professional help if needed
If necessary, seeking professional help can be instrumental in protecting your online reputation. In some cases, particularly when dealing with persistent negative content, I have consulted with online reputation management experts to develop effective strategies for mitigating the impact of damaging information. These professionals have the expertise and resources to address challenging online reputation issues, providing me with peace of mind and ensuring that my digital image remains positive and intact.
To wrap up
Removing your mugshot from Google and protecting your online reputation is crucial in today’s digital age. By following the steps mentioned in this article, you can take control of your online presence and ensure that your mugshot does not negatively impact your personal and professional life. Remember to be proactive and monitor your online presence regularly to ensure that your mugshot and other damaging information are not being shared or circulated. It may take time and effort, but by taking these steps, you can work towards restoring your online reputation and safeguarding your future opportunities.
Q: Why is my mugshot appearing on Google?
A: Mugshots are public records and can be released by law enforcement agencies. Unfortunately, this means that they can easily end up on the internet and be indexed by search engines like Google.
Q: How can my mugshot affect my online reputation?
A: Having your mugshot appear on Google can negatively impact your personal and professional life. It can affect your employment opportunities, relationships, and even housing options.
Q: Is it legal to post and distribute my mugshot online?
A: In most cases, it is legal for websites to post and distribute mugshots as they are considered public records. However, some states have started to enact laws to restrict the publication of mugshots without a conviction.
Q: Can I have my mugshot removed from Google?
A: Yes, you can have your mugshot removed from Google by following the necessary steps, such as contacting the website hosting the mugshot and requesting its removal. You can also work with online reputation management services to help with the removal process.
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We’re excited for you to join us at our upcoming Ignite event, a collaborative training session for Employee Campaign Managers (ECMs). During this one-day training, you will have the opportunity to network with other ECMs and nonprofit partners, learn about the work that needs to be done to help ALL people in our community thrive and leave with tangible resources that will help you plan for your upcoming campaign and employee engagement experiences.
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Increasing numbers of people with disability are achieving higher education attainments. But workplaces haven’t kept up with this social change. Recruitment bias is not easy to overcome without re-thinking hiring processes. But recruitment is only the beginning. The culture of the organisation also needs to be welcoming and inclusive.
Equal Access: Universal Design of Professional Organizations is a useful checklist to start the process of being inclusive. It covers policies, planning, the built environment, staff, technology and information resources. It asks questions that cover people with differing native languages, gender, racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities and disabilities. Age and older people are not mentioned. The checklist was developed from a post-secondary institution perspective, but the content is applicable in other organisational settings.
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Tony McManus & Julia Toaspern
Saturday, June 4, 2022 , 7:30 pm
Tony McManus is the leading Celtic guitarist worldwide and has just been listed as one of the 50 transcendental guitarists of all time by Guitar Player Magazine. While Tony is known as a soloist, his frequent collaborations with various musicians have always been a significant part of his work. Julia Toaspern is a multi-talented musician from Berlin who combines classical training on violin and voice with a wide interest in genres such as jazz, baroque and traditional music. She has released two albums of original songs and has performed in both classical and singer/songwriter modes on both sides of the Atlantic. On top of all these her skills as a guitarist are prodigious and make an exciting fit with Tony’s work. Join us in Universal Hall for a night of some of the most skilful guitar playing you can see in this country. Both having powerful, eloquent singing voices too, they will play a mix of songs and tunes.
[Current Scottish government COVID guidelines will be followed for this event.]“Tony McManus’ music is beyond beautiful, it’s perfect.”
– Tommy Emmanuel
“Julia Toaspern’s bell-like voice and her filigree fiddle playing are thrilling. She moves effortlessly from fiddle to guitar, her solo is impressive.”
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As of April 2018, technical production companies Unlimited Productions B.V. from Breda and Livetime Productions B.V. from Reeuwijk will bundle their strengths to realize their future ambitions. Under the leadership of Willem Loos (CEO), Olivier Monod de Froideville (CCO) and Bart Roelen (COO), they will continue and broaden their services. All shareholders and employees remain on board and together form a team of 25 professionals with diverse and additional expertises.
Both companies have a healthy match in working methods, DNA, core values, vision and mission. In addition they complement each other in their portfolio and network. The merger creates a market leader position in Europe with a large worldwide network.
Livetime Productions is specialized in large-scale public events, concerts, sports events and corporate events. Unlimited Productions is a strong international player in the field of corporate events, public events, festivals, artist- and tour management. By combining the companies, a broad spectrum can be served in the field of technical and site production of events.
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AFTER A MESSY scrummaging performance in their opening game against Italy, Wales shuffled their front row, bringing Rob Evans in at loosehead for Nicky Smith, and replacing Samson Lee at tighthead with the ever-improving Tomas Francis.
And while the pair did stabilise the Welsh scrum in the games against England and Scotland, they’ve yet to really show much dominance. On a couple of occasions in those games Francis has attacked the gap between loosehead and hooker, but for the most part, they’ve been solid defensively without being spectacular.
If there is one area Ireland can exploit though, it’s the difficulty Wales have had with the hook.
Whether it’s been poor put-ins from Rhys Webb, a weak strike from Ken Owens and Scott Baldwin, or a lack of communication between the pair, there have been several occasions in their opening three games where the ball has got trapped in the channel between the front rows, creating a panic.
Against Italy, it happened three times, the first of which resulted in an Italian turnover, which in turn gave Conor O’Shea’s side the territory from which they ultimately scored their try.
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We can see below how even though Webb rolls the ball in at a generous angle, it still gets caught up in the channel, and how after the ball sits there momentarily, Italy attack the drive. Andrea Lovotti creates the turnover, and while he certainly angled in illegally on Lee at the far side of the scrum, Wales have to blame themselves for allowing the situation to arise.
On two further occasions in that game they had issues with their feed/hook, however they managed to escape unharmed.
In this example below, we can see that as the ball is fed into the scrum, Owens is packing down so low that he can’t get his right foot around the ball to hook it back. You can see below that the ball is just sitting in front of his right knee, which is touching the ground.
And once again, after the ball sits there momentarily, Lovotti tries to counterattack as he did earlier. However, this time JP Doyle spots that he just wheels the scrum, rather than drives over the ball. Watch how he takes a couple of steps to the left before he pushes in on Samson Lee.
It was the correct decision to penalise Italy, but it was still a major let-off for Wales. However there was still time for a third hooking malfunction.
In this example, Webb’s put-in simply rolls across to the far side of the scrum, and Francis eventually does quite well to get a couple of steps forward and clear over the ball. Another let-off.
Rob Howley decided to start Francis and Rob Evans for the game against England, but there was still another high-profile malfunction with their put-in.
After winning a penalty close to the English line, they took the bold option of a scrum rather than a kick at goal, or even a lineout. It backfired.
It starts with Evans getting his body too bunched up at loosehead. We can see below how the angle at his hips is just under 90 degrees, which gives him less power as he tries to push off his legs.
At this point, the ball has once again got caught up in the front row. Dan Cole spots this, and attacks the gap between Evans and his hooker Owens. And because his body had been too bunched to begin with, Evans slips onto his knee.
From here, it’a all about damage limitation and Evans scrambles back to his feet, trying to lock out his body, and as we can see from how you can draw a straight line from his head to his heel.
If we watch it back in full, we can see how Cole pounces as soon as he sees the ball stalling in the channel, and wins a huge penalty for his side. Winning a turnover like this is as good as a try for a prop.
Against Scotland, the put-in was again an issue in the final scrum of the afternoon, but just as against Italy, Wales scramble to recover the ball. Nicky Smith manages to think quickly and whips his side of the scrum around to avoid a turnover.
Below we can see how Webb’s feed gets trapped between the packs, with the tip of the ball just visible below. You can also see how Scotland’s scrumhalf Henry Pyrgos spots the ball getting trapped, and starts calling for his team to drive over it.
Nicky Smith reacts well though, stepping around the ball to protect it, and while you can argue that he wheels around rather than driving over the ball, he just about rescues the situation. By this stage though, the game was up for Wales.
All of this represents a real pattern though. In their three games to date, Wales have had the put-in to the scrum 15 times, with clear hooking issues in five of those. For a side to have difficulty getting the ball in and out on a third of their scrums, it’s something their opponents should be targeting.
To do so, Ireland will have to commit to the eight-man shove, and Tadhg Furlong will have to be quite vocal in communicating to the rest of his pack when to drive in unison.
Their opening scrum against Italy is a great example. We can see how the entire Irish pack time their shove to perfection just as the ball is fed, with each member of the pack appearing to push forward at the same moment, driving the Italians back and winning a penalty.
On Ireland’s ball they’ll have to be wary of Tomas Francis. The Exeter tighthead has improved quite a lot this season, and held his own very well against Joe Marler in their game in Cardiff.
On a couple of occasions in the championship, he’s also caused problems for the opposition in defensive scrums, targeting the hooker and splitting him from the loosehead.
Against Scotland, one example early in the second half shows how well he attacks Gordon Reid’s inside shoulder, causing the loosehead to collapse, and on another day it could have resulted in a penalty for his side.
He gets an early nudge on Reid as they engage, causing the Scottish number 1 to pop his hips out.
And as the ball comes in, he really drives in at Fraser Brown, causing Reid to become separated from his hooker. All three Welsh front rows are driving in the same direction, while we can see that the Scottish angles have become disjointed, with each player now coming in from a different direction. The Scottish back row get the ball out just in time, but it showed just how dangerous Francis can be when he gets into the right position.
He was also involved in a similar scrum in the previous game against England, although in this case it appeared that he illegally angled in.
If we look below, we can see that as they set up, he’s already started to wedge himself in between Dylan Hartley and Joe Marler, with Marler driving square and straight.
And as the scrum progresses, he continues to hammer in on Hartley before England scramble away possession.
If Jack McGrath can keep Francis square and protect Rory Best, it’ll give Ireland a real platform to attack in the scrum, whether they want to try to milk a penalty or use the clean ball to launch attacks.
England opted for the latter against Wales, and it appeared to work very well. In the past we’ve seen England try to dominate the opposition in the scrum, and while they have the power to do it, it looked like they were making a conscious effort to recycle possession as quickly as possible.
It’s on the Welsh put-in that the opportunity lies, and with some communication and timing, Ireland can really take advantage.
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Living in Destin, FL
Are you moving to Destin, FL? Make sure you know these five important things before moving to Destin.
Destin is a gorgeous city in one of Florida's most northwest points along the Gulf of Mexico waters known as the panhandle. Known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village" due to its location near some of the deepest depths of the gulf and home to various species, Destin has tons to offer in such a small area.
With a population of 13,956, this small beach town provides its residents with an urban feel but access to top-quality attractions, activities, prime real estate, and landscapes. Incredibly popular with tourists and its gorgeous weather year-round, safe neighborhoods, sparkling beaches, tasty restaurants, and vibrant nightlife scene, this is the place to be in Florida whether you are just visiting or looking to move.
Considered a diverse city in age demographics, Destin is the perfect place for families and young professionals, with various housing options and excellent schools. With a meager crime rate, residents can feel at ease, relaxed, and safe within their homes, making it the perfect beach oasis for many.
Although the cost of living in Destin is considered high, the city is home to some of the best neighborhoods with a beautiful mix of condos, townhomes, luxury estates, and single-family homes.
Destin, FL truly has it all, from attractions that will keep the entire family entertained, such as Big Kahunas Waterpark and the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, to places where you can go out dancing all night in the city, to nature trails with oak trees shading you from the sun at Henderson Beach State Park.
If you are looking to see what this city is all about and make a move, make sure you know these essential things about what it is like living in Destin, FL.
Here are the things you should know about life in Destin!
Cost of Living
According to bestplaces.net, based on a national average of 100, Destin, FL, has a living index of 100.9. This means that the cost of living in Destin is more expensive than in other cities within the U.S. This live index depends upon a few factors, including groceries, health, housing, utilities, transportation, and additional miscellaneous costs that add up to an overall score.
When moving to a new city or state, mapping out the cost difference is extremely important. Not only so you can ensure that you can afford to live there but also so you can know what you will need to be making as an income and what to expect your new monthly costs to be. Rated as one of the best cities in Florida with gorgeous beaches and various activities, Destin is a great place to live for families and young professionals, making it a highly in-demand city. With more individuals looking for homes than those available, unfortunately, the cost of homes only goes up.
But, when considering moving to a new city, housing costs are not the only ones you must consider. Let's look at some of the cost of living items you should consider before moving to Destin, FL, compared to the national average according to bestplaces.net.
Cost of Living Item |
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3.4% higher |
5.0% higher |
4.2% higher |
68.1% higher |
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As mentioned above, the real estate market in Destin, FL, is hot right now, with people from all walks of life coming to claim this city as their new home. But, with such a demand, the housing market is also quite expensive, with the median home value being around $650k.
Known as a more affluent area, the average income in Destin is also much higher than the national average at $81,468 per household compared to the national average of $70.7k. This means more individuals here can afford expensive housing options and luxury beachfront homes. Destin is also a trendy tourist area with many vacation homes, condos, apartments, and more that people will invest in and rent to those visiting.
What used to be primarily a fisherman's town is now a top vacation spot and a residential area of resorts, retirement communities, new construction homes, and gated communities along the water. The architecture here also varies depending upon when the house or complex was built, with many new construction homes beginning to pop up over time with large windows and high ceilings featuring the natural sunlight that the city is basking in most of the day.
Things To Do
One of the most important things to consider when moving to a new place is what draws you there. Is it a new job, a school, or maybe even just wanting to experience living near the ocean or in a place where you can try new things? Well, Destin is a fantastic place to move to for almost any reason; with so many activities and things to see while close to other large cities, it's challenging to get bored here.
Unlike any other city, there are tons to explore in this small amount of land. Check out some of the local's favorite spots and attractions below to discover what exciting things to look forward to when moving to Destin.
- Henderson Beach State Park- This state park, with thirty-foot white dunes and warm, clear waters, is the perfect place to escape for a day. This protected land on the Emerald Coast in the middle of the city of Destin, FL, is a special place with not only gorgeous beach land but also nature trails where you can spot wildlife in their natural habitats as well as campsites directly connected to the beach for a romantic or adventurous stay. For only $6 per vehicle, you get the perks of a tropical oasis without the cost of flying to a tropical island.
- Destin Harbor Boardwalk- The center of the city, Destin Harbor Boardwalk is the pinnacle place to be when the sun goes down or after a day out on the water. A beautiful and colorful boardwalk full of restaurants, bars, shops, and tourist attractions such as dolphin tours, parasailing, and paddle boarding is easily the top attraction and area in Destin.
- Emerald Bay Golf Club-Emerald Bay is an elaborate 18-hole course located just North of Destin Harbor, featuring waterfront views, a delicious restaurant, and even a hotel on the system. One of the top sought-after residential areas and tourist attractions, you can golf all day and hang out on the water at night.
- Big Kahunas Water & Adventure Park is a kid's paradise with tons of twisting water slides, wave pools, a half-pipe surfing area, lazy rivers, and an entire adventure park with mini golf and more. Fun for the whole family, the Emerald Coast's largest water park is a must-visit in Destin.
Florida is known for its beautiful warm weather year-round, with temperatures rarely dropping below the 40s. The city of Destin is no different, with its long, hot, and oppressive summers lasting over four months and the winters being just cool and windy with never a whisp of snow. So, if you enjoy being in warmer temperatures more than the others, this location is perfect for you.
The summer months in Destin are from late May to late September, with average daily high temperatures above 83 degrees. Although very hot during certain times of the year, the city's location makes cooling off in the crisp ocean waters easy and convenient.
Winters are not even considered winter here, but rather the excellent season due to the temperatures never really dropping enough to be considered cold. This incredible season lasts from early December to early March, with an average daily high of 66 degrees. With temperatures never getting truly cold, locals enjoy water activities such as boating, jet skiing, fishing, paddle boarding year-round, hiking along the nature trails, and visiting some outdoor attractions and boardwalks without breaking a sweat.
With warm beach weather almost year-round, this city sounds too good to be true. But, unfortunately, with lovely breathtaking beaches often come tropical storms and other natural disasters that can pose a threat. Destin is located on a barrier Island and is considered an extreme risk area for hurricanes, tropical storms, and flooding.
Hurricane season starts on June 1st and goes until the end of November, with the threat of hurricanes being possible at any point. Luckily, storms don't hit every year in Destin, and if they do, they are not always a large category. But, even with no hurricanes, you should always be aware of any threats and look out for flooding caused by too much rain or tropical storms that can sometimes cause just as much damage.
On average, Florida residents will spend up to $2,600 a year to protect their homes from the damage that these tropical storms can cause. Some ways to protect your home are installing hurricane-proof windows and doors, placing stilts below your home, and purchasing separate insurance specifically for storm damage. But, luckily tropical storms, hurricanes, and flooding are the only natural disasters you have to worry about when living here.
Although Destin is not a very diverse city in terms of race and culture, with 84% of its residents being white, it is very diverse in its age population. The percentage of individuals under 18 is 16.8%, and the rate of individuals over 65 years is 18%, with most of the population being in between.
Perfect for families with top-rated schools ,extremely safe neighborhoods, and family-friendly activities such as spending a day at the beach or the waterpark, this is a top city for those looking to raise children near the water. But this city isn't exclusive to families, with many young professionals and retirees who want to live on this Island.
Destin has fun and thriving nightlife for the younger crowd, with places like Destin Harbor coming alive with nightclubs, trendy new restaurants, bars, and live music venues. The landscape along the water completely changes at night with bright lights and loud bars perfect for dancing or meeting new people, perfect for the younger crowd.
Destin is also a top retirement spot with beautiful weather, multiple retirement communities, and activities such as fishing and golf courses only a few miles from your home. Voted as one of "America's 100 Best Places to Retire", it is no wonder many individuals choose to settle down here for a slower way of life in such a beautiful and welcoming environment.
Pros and Cons of Living in Destin, FL
- Excellent schools
- Exciting nightlife
- Beautiful weather year-round
- Amazing Beaches
- High cost of living
- Extra insurance costs due to hurricanes
- Limited job market
- Not very diverse
FAQ: Moving to Destin, FL
Here are some commonly asked questions about moving to Destin, FL.
Is Destin, Florida, an excellent place to move to?
Destin is a relatively small and quiet town, offering residents an urban feel. It has plenty of things to do, a good job market, and beautiful homes.
What are winters like in Destin, Florida?
Temperatures in Destin usually don't go below 60°F, and it rarely rains. If you dislike the cold, then Destin is perfect for you because it's summer almost year-round.
Is Destin, Florida, prone to hurricanes?
Unfortunately, Florida is known to get hit by hurricanes, and Destin is locked on a barrier Island,, typically at the most risk of gales. Destin is always prepared and is still one of the best places to live in Florida.
Living in Destin, FL - Final Thoughts
Destin, FL, is a spectacular place to live, with dazzling beaches, lush landscapes, many activities, and beautiful homes. With a small-town beach feel, this city provides its residents with safe, stunning neighborhoods with a beautiful mix of housing options.
Whether you are looking for a beach town to raise a family near excellent schools and exciting attractions or are a young professional looking to live near the water in a small town with a vibrant nightlife, Destin is the city for you.
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One side of these mixed media postcards is left blank for your art and the back side is printed with the traditional markings of a postcard so you can mail your piece and share your artwork. This paper combines the characteristics of watercolour paper with the finish of a drawing sheet, creating the ultimate paper for combined mediums. These cards are ideal for watercolour, gouache, acrylic, graphite, pen & ink, coloured pencil, marker, pastel and collage. | <urn:uuid:b661f8dc-5a86-4f29-8666-aea009697dc9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://upwardsartstudio.com/product/strathmore-mixed-media-postcards/ | 2024-04-21T21:26:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.904758 | 108 |
Publication in Science of The Total Environment
3 June 2020See full article: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139783
Phosphorus (P) resources are decreasing at an alarming rate due to global fertilizer use and insufficient nutrient recovery strategies. Currently, more circular approaches are promoted, such as recovering P from wastewater in the form of struvite. This is especially attractive for urban areas, where there is a growing trend of local crop production and large volumes of wastewater are treated in centralized wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). This research aims to assess the technical and environmental feasibility of applying a struvite recovery and reuse strategy to meet the P requirements to fertilize the agricultural fields of an urban region. To do so, we analyze the potential P recovery and the environmental impacts of integrating three recovery technologies (REM-NUT®, Ostara® and AirPrex®) in the two biggest WWTPs of the Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona. The results show that all technologies are able to recover between 5 and 30 times the amount of P required to fertilize the agricultural area of the region annually (36.5 t). As can be expected, including P recovery technologies result in additional impacts per m3 of wastewater due to increased electricity consumption and chemicals required for the struvite precipitation. However, struvite recovery results in less eutrophication potential, especially in the REM-NUT® case, with an average reduction of 5.4 times. On the other hand, Ostara®, that recovers P from the digestate, had the lowest impacts (9 kgCO2eq/kgP), even compared to the production of mineral fertilizer. When we apply our findings to the whole region, we can see that chemical use for struvite precipitation and energy consumption during the wastewater treatment process are the elements with the greatest impact. Thus, choosing the most appropriate technology in the most suitable WWTP is the most efficient strategy to diminish the environmental impacts of the system. | <urn:uuid:61ca7fe1-3580-45ae-95ad-87b222b93b59> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://urbag.eu/new-publication-in-science-of-the-total-environment/ | 2024-04-21T21:11:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.916269 | 415 |
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) has become the first mental health hospital in the world, and the first hospital in Canada, to receive three Stage 7 achievements on HIMSS Maturity Models.
Ontario Shores has revalidated and achieved Stage 7 status on the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM); the Outpatient Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (O-EMRAM); and the Adoption Model for Analytics Maturity (AMAM).
During the two-day validation process, HIMSS noted several innovations at Ontario Shores, recognizing outstanding work in the system’s case studies, the prevalent use of data throughout the organization, and the great work performed by staff. Areas of focus included the patient portal, suicide prevention strategy and measurement-based care.
“Ontario Shores’ innovative use of technology is a shining example of bridging the gap between mental health care and digital possibilities,” said Julius Bogdan, Vice President, Analytics – North America, at HIMSS. “Their forward-thinking approach is transforming the landscape of mental health support and offering hope to countless individuals.”
Ontario Shores first achieved Stage 7 validation in 2014, when it became the first hospital in Canada and the first mental health hospital in the world to achieve EMRAM Stage 7. Ontario Shores was the first hospital in Canada to receive revalidation in 2017 and 2020. In 2021, Ontario Shores achieved Stage 6 for AMAM and has been working toward Stage 7 since then.
“These Stage 7 achievements represent our commitment to optimize the use of data and technology to advance the quality of care,” said Karim Mamdani, President and CEO, Ontario Shores. “We have tremendously dedicated teams who worked tirelessly to embed technological advancements and advanced analytics to directly improve patient care”
The HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) measures clinical outcomes, patient engagement and clinician use of EMR technology to strengthen organizational performance and health outcomes across patient populations.
The Outpatient Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (O-EMRAM) assesses maturity of EMR technology in outpatient facilities and its impact on patients served, overall population health and health system operational efficiency with a focus on quality of care, patient safety and cost reduction.
The HIMSS Adoption Model for Analytics Maturity (AMAM) measures the analytics capabilities that healthcare organizations have gained from having a strong analytics strategy and competency and advances an organization’s healthcare analytics regardless of the technologies installed. | <urn:uuid:c7e515c7-7c0d-49a8-bcf0-ff72011e7188> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://us.hitleaders.news/interoperability-hie/41128/ | 2024-04-21T20:43:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.932118 | 525 |
e-MDs, a leading provider of ambulatory electronic medical record (EMR), practice management (PM) software, revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions, and credentialing services, announced today that its MDeverywhere CVO has successfully completed their bi-annual NCQA Credentials Verification Organization (CVO) review and has been awarded the NCQA CVO certification through May, 2018.
“Achieving CVO certification from NCQA demonstrates that e-MDs’ MDeverywhere CVO has the systems, processes and personnel in place to thoroughly and accurately verify providers’ credentials and help health plan clients meet their accreditation goals,” stated Margaret E. O’Kane, President, NCQA.
CVO Certification is a voluntary review process. It includes rigorous on-site evaluations conducted by a team of health care professionals and certified credentialing specialists. Certification evaluates a CVO’s management of various aspects of its data collection and verification operation, and the process it uses to continuously improve the services it provides. e-MDs’ MDeverywhere CVO received NCQA Certification for 10 out of 10 verification services.
“Our dedicated credentialing team is pleased to have once again met the stringent requirements of the NCQA CVO review process,” said Michael Liter, e-MDs Senior Vice President of Operations. “While the word “quality” is touted often, e-MDs’ clients are indeed receiving a quality CVO service enabling them to meet their credentialing program and delegation requirements. The proof is in our NCQA Certification.”
“Credentialing is the first step in a provider’s revenue cycle management process,” commented Derek Pickell, CEO of e-MDs. “We are pleased to provide our clients with such a high quality service that is sanctioned by one of the top quality monitoring agencies in healthcare. By achieving CVO certification, we are ideally positioned to serve our clients in every facet of revenue cycle management. We are committed to ensuring our clients maintain a financially healthy practice while they ensure their patient population remains healthy also!” | <urn:uuid:e1629e9e-c6ea-4ac4-a036-d98be391eaf6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://us.hitleaders.news/press-releases/6690/ | 2024-04-21T21:08:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.950939 | 458 |
March 2, 2009
BY: Emily Fisher
Today Oceana released a new report, “Hungry Oceans: What Happens When the Prey is Gone?” that shows how overfishing, aquaculture feed and climate change are causing widespread malnutrition in predator fish, marine mammals and birds.As Oceana marine scientist Margot Stiles put it, “We have caught all the big fish and now we are going after their food.”As populations of bigger fish have become overexploited and depleted, fisheries have emerged targeting prey fish — 7 of the top 10 fisheries in the world, in fact. In addition, aquaculture is increasingly the driver behind overfishing of prey fish, as salmon, tuna and other carnivorous farmed fish become the fastest growing seafood products in the world. Changing ocean temperatures and currents caused by climate change also make prey fish populations more vulnerable.So who’s going hungry? To begin with, ocean predators such as whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, and birds, who depend on squid, krill, and small fish to survive. In addition, many valuable commercial and recreational fisheries, specifically bluefin tuna, striped bass, Pacific salmon, and Pacific halibut are key species that depend on prey fish. Mediterranean bottlenose dolphins, for example, have declined significantly, in part because of overfishing of sardines and anchovy. Scientists working in the eastern Ionian Sea found 40 percent of bottlenose dolphins visibly emaciated due to starvation and other causes. The solution? More responsible management of fisheries. The report ends with a proposed series of measures including a moratorium on new fisheries targeting prey species, conservative catch limits for existing fisheries, first priority for the needs of ocean predators, and stopping fishing for prey in predator breeding hotspots.”Hungry Oceans” coincides with the release today of the biennial State of the World Fisheries and Aquaculture report by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO concludes that 80% of all marine fish stocks are currently fully exploited, overexploited, depleted, or recovering from depletion; including stocks of the 7 largest prey fisheries. | <urn:uuid:e4e44817-28b5-41f4-9c4d-4607a0d609ab> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://usa.oceana.org/blog/hungry-oceans/ | 2024-04-21T20:23:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.938203 | 456 |
by Ken Weingartner, Harness Racing Communications
Freehold, NJ — Well Said is well grown.
The colt pacer, who won the Breeders Crown and finished fourth in purses among all 2-year-old pacers last season, returned to action on May 7 with a neck victory in 1:54 in a qualifier at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Multiple-stakes winner Dial Or Nodial, who was ninth in earnings, was third in the same qualifier.
Trainer Steve Elliott expects Well Said (Western Hanover-Must See) to qualify again on Thursday. The colt enjoyed a growth spurt over the winter.
“His hobbles are seven holes longer than when he won the Breeders Crown,” Elliott said. “A lot of people don’t even notice because he was pretty small last year. He’s grown into the right size now. He’s a beautiful horse.”
In addition to the Breeders Crown, the colt won a division of the Champlain Stakes and was second in a division of the Nassagaweya, both at Mohawk Racetrack.
“He wintered well in Florida; I think the clay track lets them work out the kinks,” Elliott said. “We’ll qualify him again and see what we’ve got going on. He’s eligible to the Art Rooney Pace (at Yonkers Raceway), but I don’t want to start him out on a half-mile track. I’ve trained him on a half, and he gets around a half real good, but you try to minimize any trouble you can get into.”
In addition to Well Said and Dial Or Nodial, several of last season’s top earning 2-year-old filly pacers and three of the best earning 2-year-old trotters saw action on the racetrack last week in qualifiers as they prepared for their campaigns as 3-year-olds.
Leading the way among the filly pacers was Fox Valley Topaz, who was the divisional champion last season and finished the year with a victory in the Breeders Crown. Fox Valley Topaz, who won 10 of 15 races in 2008, won a May 6 qualifier at Balmoral Park in 1:55.3. Notjustaprettyface, who won the American-National, was third in the same qualifier.
Canadian standout St Lads Popcorn, who won 12 of 15 races last year, was fourth in a qualifier at Mohawk Racetrack on Monday (May 11). She was timed in 1:54.1. Three Diamonds and Matron Stakes winner Hawaiian Drink won a qualifier at the Meadowlands last week in 1:53.1, finishing ahead of New Jersey Sire Stakes champ Twist N Clout and International Stallion Stakes division winner Indulge Me.
Among the trotters, filly divisional champ Honorable Daughter won her second qualifier in a row, completing the mile in 1:57.2 at the Meadowlands. Stakes-winner Margarita Momma was third in her first action of the year, as was Peaceful Way Stakes runner-up I Wanted Wings.
Encore Encore, a colt who won a Bluegrass Stakes division and was second in the Valley Victory, won a qualifier in 1:56.3 at The Meadows in western Pennsylvania while William Wellwood Memorial winner Tom Cango won in 1:56.2 at the Meadowlands. | <urn:uuid:af42f82f-003b-4911-90c8-b34cfe4e2be0> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://ustrottingnews.com/top-sophomores-return-to-action/ | 2024-04-21T20:43:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.971637 | 749 |
Peace and Conflict Studies students participate in United Nations Conference in New York City
Six Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) students from Conrad Grebel University College at the University of Waterloo were selected to attend the Mennonite Central Committee’s (MCC) United Nations (UN) Office Seminar on November 1-3, 2023. The three-day event held in New York City invited student delegates from across Canada and the United States to gather with one question in mind, does the UN matter?
This past July, UN Secretary-General António Guterres presented his Policy Brief on A New Agenda for Peace, an outline of his vision for peace and security based on international law. Students learned, discussed, and evaluated this new agenda, applying learnings to their own context and listening to perspectives from fellow students. The seminar offered an opportunity to engage with presenters from the fields of UN diplomacy, international NGOs, and MCC experts and partners. Hosted at the Church Center of the UN, faith-based advocacy was also a prominent topic, alongside general discussion and learning about calls to reform the UN.
“The UN doesn’t have as much power as I initially thought they did,” said delegate and first-year PACS student, Barak Kline. Upper-year PACS student Rhys Fitzpatrick added that “there seems to be frustration from many peacebuilders due to geopolitical barriers,” noting that it is often up to individuals within the UN to do the best they can to work around them.
The trip provided students with the opportunity to step out of the realm of their textbooks momentarily and learn first-hand the realities that surround the peacebuilding sector. “The honesty of the speakers regarding deficiencies of the institute has inspired me to look more critically at the systems that govern our world,” shared Rhys. He believes that the UN “certainly has the capacity not only to matter in peacebuilding but to be the driving force behind it.”
There was no shortage of diverse perspectives and stories as UN representatives flew in and presented from countries across the world, such as Korea, Sweden, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo – to name a few. “It was enlightening and encouraging to hear about peacebuilding efforts actually happening around the world in real places, with real people,” said Barak. “Too often I only hear of conflicts at their peak and not of peacebuilding in action.”
Throughout the event were moments of worship, biblical reflection, and presentations from Mennonite speakers. PACS student Katrina Janzen spoke about her learning of faith-based advocacy within the UN. “Hearing from MCC partners and staff who are connected with the UN around the world was inspiring,” she reflected. “This conference highlighted how faith-based organizations can play an important role in advocacy both locally and globally.”
Barak said he was reminded that “we serve a God of peace and that it is God who empowers us to do His will on earth.” Four of the six students individually reflected on one common outcome of the event – a newfound increase in their drive and passion for peacebuilding. Through thoughtful discussion with other students, and UN leaders, and exposure to behind-the-scenes of the peacebuilding sector, this conference enhanced student interest in PACS. “Sometimes while studying Peace and Conflict Studies, it can be hard to predict a future career in the field,” said delegate and final-year PACS student, Renee Lee Wah. “This conference helped me place into perspective what we learn in class and piece it together with the real-world impact.”
The end of the three-day conference was marked with a time of open sharing where Barak noted that he became emotional listening to his peers share reflections from the short time they shared together as a community. “My emotions empowered me and inspired me to strive for peace in new ways that I don’t understand currently,” he said. “I still have some reflecting to do. I am inspired by the calls to reform the UN as there are gaps and power imbalances that need to be fixed.”
Empowering. Inspiring. Memorable. These are the words the students used to describe their days in New York City. From kickstarting their careers to walking through Times Square, Barak, Rhys, Katrina, and Renee returned to their studies with new energy, perspectives, and drive for their field.
By Farhan Saeed
If you are thinking about a career in transformative peacebuilding, community leadership, entrepreneurship in conflict management programming, or a career with community and international development organizations such as the United Nations, education systems, law firms, social services, refugee resettlement program support, and more, come study Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Waterloo. | <urn:uuid:6a9590b8-0e7b-4c3b-8979-0082751579ef> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://uwaterloo.ca/peace-conflict-studies/news/peace-and-conflict-studies-students-participate-united | 2024-04-21T20:25:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.968915 | 1,008 |
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Idée Inc. develops advanced image identification and visual search software. Their technology looks at the patterns and pixels of images and videos to make each image or frame searchable by colour, similarity or exact duplicate.
Idée’s image recognition software includes PixID, the world’s only automated image monitoring service for printed publications. PixID analyzes client image collections and actively tracks where their images appear in magazines and newspapers. Idée’s proprietary software creates a digital fingerprint for each client image and compares it to print publication images. PixID provides clients with daily online reports detailing exactly where and how their images have been used. PixID helps editorial, celebrity and entertainment photography firms to accurately track image usage and automate their image licensing billing. Idée’s image search solutions are the foundation for some of the world’s leading imaging firms, including Adobe Systems Inc., and the most widely adopted solutions in the digital media industry. | <urn:uuid:b155b831-8ec1-4281-a6e1-e9c485b8211b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://uwaterloo.ca/vision-image-processing-lab/about/people/idee-inc | 2024-04-21T21:03:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.901224 | 195 |
Yankees’ pitching statistics show no match for the Twins
October 7, 2010
For what is seemingly the umpteenth time since Ron Gardenhire replaced Tom Kelly as the manager of the Minnesota Twins, they open up the postseason against each other in the American Lesgue Division Series.
And surprisingly the Twins are actually favored to win a series against the Yankees. However when you look at the pitching matchups one would naturally lead towards the Yankees.
In game one Francisco Liriano started for the Twins. Liriano has regained much of what he had prior to undergoing Tommy John Surgery and missing the 2007 season. This year he is 14-10 with a 3.62 ERA, yet many are still unsure as to why he is starting game one.
“Many would argue that he is not the ace of this staff,” said Twins fan Andrew Magee. “ Many would be inclined to say its Carl Pavano [Game 2 Starter] or Brian Duensing [Game 3].”
Liriano’s nemesis in game one is C.C. Sabathia a Cy Young Award favorite who went 21-7 on the year with a 3.18 ERA. Sabathia has been lights out and expect the lefty to dominate the Twins in game one.
In game two, Carl Pavano 17-11 3.75 ERA matches up against Andy Pettitte who is 11-3 with a 3.28 ERA. Pettitte has struggled with injuries all season long, but enters the 2010 postseason with more wins in October than any other pitcher in Major League History.
In game three, Brian Duensing the lefty sensation for Minnesota faces the Yankee sensation Phil Hughes. Duensing is 10-3 with a 2.62 ERA while Phil Hughes is 18-8 with a 4.19 ERA.
The Twins have Nick Blackburn scheduled to throw in game four against C.C. Sabathia who will pitch on four days rest. Neither team has declared a starter for a possible game five.
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Botox and Dysport are both popular aesthetic treatments that work by temporarily easing the movement of muscles that cause wrinkles and fine lines. If you are interested in injectables like Botox vs. Dysport, but wondering, “which is better,” today Valley Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center will be exploring these highly effective treatments.
If you’re ready to ease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with lasting results, Botox and Dysport are terrific options!
What Is Botox?
Botox, derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, is a neurotoxin that is widely used in cosmetic procedures to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Its popularity stems from its effectiveness in temporarily relaxing facial muscles, leading to smoother skin and a more youthful appearance. Botox injections are minimally invasive and provide quick results, making them a preferred choice for individuals seeking non-surgical rejuvenation treatments.
Botox has a larger molecular size compared to Dysport, which can lead to less diffusion and make it better for more localized effects. Botox is FDA-approved and typically takes around 3-7 days to start showing visible results, with full effects appearing within 1-2 weeks.
What Is Dysport?
Dysport is an FDA-approved injectable treatment used to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults. It contains abobotulinumtoxinA, a neurotoxin derived from bacteria, that works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, ultimately reducing muscle activity and smoothing the appearance of wrinkles.
Dysport has a smaller molecular size than Botox. This can result in faster diffusion and wider spread in the treatment area, potentially allowing for more natural-looking results in larger areas. Some individuals may notice results as early as 2-3 days after treatment, with peak effects reached within a week.
Similarities Between These Injectables
When injected into specific facial muscles, both Botox and Dysport cause those muscles to relax, smoothing out wrinkles and reducing the appearance of fine lines.
Both are quick, easy and painless treatment options with results lasting for several months. These injectables can be used for wrinkles and fine lines in the forehead, around the eyes (crow’s feet), around the lips, on the side of the nose, for marionette lines near the mouth and in the chin to correct dimpling.
Both injectables can also be safely used for the treatment of excessive sweating, a condition known as hyperhidrosis. They are injected into specific areas to block the signals that stimulate sweat glands.
Both Botox and Dysport contain botulinum toxin type A that is metabolized by the body through natural processes over time. The body breaks down the toxins into harmless byproducts that are eliminated from the body.
Differences Between Botox and Dysport
Botox and Dysport both contain botulinum toxin type A as their active ingredient, but they have some differences in formulation and properties that may make one better than the other for certain individuals:
- Dysport contains abobotulinumtoxinA and has a smaller molecular size than Botox. This may result in faster diffusion and more coverage than Botox.
- Botox and Dysport are not directly interchangeable in terms of dosage, as their potency and units differ.
- The conversion ratio between the two products varies, meaning that the amount of Dysport needed to achieve the same effect as Botox may be different.
- While both Botox and Dysport provide temporary improvement in wrinkles and lines, the duration of results can vary between individuals.
- Botox may be preferred by some patients for treating dynamic wrinkles in areas requiring precise control like between the eyebrows or around the lips.
- Dysport may be preferred by some patients for treating dynamic wrinkles in larger areas like the forehead or crow’s feet.
- Some people may find that Dysport offers longer-lasting results compared to Botox, while others may prefer the longevity of Botox.
Ultimately, the choice between Botox and Dysport often depends on factors like individual preferences, treatment goals and treatment areas. Some people may prefer the potentially faster onset of Dysport or its broader spread for larger treatment areas, while others may stick with Botox due to its long-established track record and familiarity.
The Treatment Experience
At Valley Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, we will discuss your treatment goals and assess your facial anatomy to determine the appropriate injection sites. We will also recommend which injectable is most well-suited for your treatment area.
First, your target areas are cleansed with an antiseptic solution to minimize the risk of infection. Some patients prefer numbing cream to dull the feeling of the injections.
Both Botox and Dysport are injected directly into the targeted muscles using a very fine needle. Multiple injections may be needed depending on the treatment area.
How It Feels
Most patients describe the sensation as a minor discomfort or a slight pinching feeling. Some areas may be more sensitive than others, but the discomfort is usually brief.
The entire procedure typically takes around 10-20 minutes, depending on the number of injection sites.
After the injections, you may experience some redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection sites, but these side effects are usually mild and temporary.
How Long Do Dysport And Botox Last?
Both Dysport and Botox typically provide results that last for about 3 to 4 months. However, individual results may vary based on factors such as metabolism and muscle activity.
How Soon Will I See Results After The Injections?
Typically, patients start to see the effects of Dysport or Botox within a few days to a week after treatment. However, full results may take up to two weeks to become apparent.
Can Dysport and Botox Be Used Interchangeably?
While Dysport and Botox are similar, they are not interchangeable as they have different formulations and units of measurement. At Valley Dermatology, we will help you choose the best product based on your treatment areas and desired results.
Why Should I Choose Valley Dermatology for Injectables?
Valley Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center is your premier destination for comprehensive and compassionate dermatological care in the Pacific Northwest. Led by Dr. Scott Smith, our skilled team is dedicated to delivering top-notch medical services and ensuring an optimal patient experience. We prioritize attentive listening, addressing concerns, and crafting personalized skin treatment plans.
Specializing in skin cancer treatments, including Mohs micrographic surgery, as well as cosmetic services, our experts are here to assist with concerns ranging from acne to fine lines and wrinkles, as well as skin conditions. Trust us for unparalleled service on your journey to healthier, beautiful skin. Contact us today to schedule an appointment. | <urn:uuid:9483a13f-b629-4927-9225-9963a6c6927a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://valleyderm.com/botox-vs-dysport-which-is-better/ | 2024-04-21T19:56:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.934215 | 1,414 |
Fortnite Season 5: The Epic Battle Begins!
Fortnite Season 5 is lastly here! The legendary fight starts with a brand-new style and great deals of brand-new material. Gamers will have the ability to check out interesting brand-new places, sign up with brand-new legendary fights, and The Visitor is here! Prepare for some genuine enjoyable and enjoyment!
Season 5 of Fortnite introduces a wide variety of new locations. New playgrounds, monoliths, and locations have been added to the map. Here are a couple of the more interesting ones:
- Lazy Lagoon
- Heaven’s Palms
- Killing Grounds
- Junction of Debris
- Oasis in the Middle of the Desert
In addition to the brand-new areas, Fortnite Season 5 includes a host of brand-new products and weapons. The Visitor has actually brought some interesting brand-new products, such as the Quad Rocket Launcher, Grappler Gun, and the Rift-to-Go. Gamers can likewise utilize the brand-new Driftboard and All Terrain Kart. Fight Pass customers likewise get access to unique benefits.
The Visitor, a mysterious local figure, is behind Season 5’s significant improvements to Battle Royale. He has added a lot of fantastic new features, regions, and adjustments to the game. He also introduced the Rift-to-Go product, which lets players teleport quickly out of harm’s way.
Season 5 of Fortnite is a massive update that adds a tonne of new content to the game. Go to new places, acquire new items, and do battle with The Visitor himself. Exactly why are you stalling? Fortnite Season 5 is here, so get ready to join the iconic battle and have some fun! | <urn:uuid:074f8c7e-3da4-49fe-b124-5da12929d36a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://vanshgamer.com/fortnite-season-5-the-epic-battle-begins/ | 2024-04-21T21:12:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.935893 | 376 |
Solar battery Victron Energy AGM 12V/8Ah Deep Cycle Batt.
- Very low internal resistance
- High discharge intensity
- Very low self-discharge
- Long periods of storage without charging.
- They guarantee the best possible contact and eliminate the need for battery terminals .
Solarbattery Victron Energy AGM 12V/8Ah Deep Cycle Batt.
The AGM range has a very low internal resistance, so they are very suitable for uses that involve a high intensity of discharge, such as inverters, thrusters and winches. AGM and GEL batteries have a very low self-discharge, allowing long periods of storage without charging. Both ranges have flat copper terminals with M8 bolts, which ensure the best possible contact and eliminate the need for battery terminals. The batteries are CE and UL compliant and their containers are made of fire-resistant ABS, and come with Victron Energy's two-year warranty with worldwide coverage. | <urn:uuid:963e9f00-cc82-4a08-a8cb-b5719851c896> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://varisolar.es/en/agm-batteries/victron-energy-agm-solar-battery-12v-8ah-deep-cycle-batt | 2024-04-21T21:22:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.915068 | 197 |
PICSIL Raven grips 3 fingers, the thinnest model in PICSIL catalog, only 1 mm thick. This is a perfect choice for your first Grips. PICSIL Raven grips 3 fingers are made of synthetic leather. Raven grips are for you who does´t necessarily need or want maximal protection, but is looking for best grip with “naked” feel.
All the PICSIL grips are best after you have used them a bit, (when the grips surface has seen some action) and raven grips does´t make any exception to this. All the grips work best on powder coated bars with a lot of magnesium .
A good trick to ” drive in” the grips is to do 100 kettle bell swings wearing the grips. Even as the grips are so thin we haven´t been able to break them or make any rips even under heavy abuse. Raven grips is one of the first and most used models of PICSIL grips, so it has been refined to last long and work perfectly even after long time.
If you want to get yourself a pair of one of the best grips in the world, that will glue you to the bar, now you have found them.
It is important to choose the right size. You can use the grips in many different ways. On the tip of your fingers, at the bottom of your fingers or you don´t have to put your fingers in the holes at all. You can find the size chart in the pictures. If you are unsure about the size you need, always choose the bigger size. Loose grips work better than tight ones.
If you have never used Gymnastic grips, it requires a bit of training to get accustomed to them. Raven grips are easiest to get accustomed, because they are so thin, only 1 mm. They don´t feel so thick between the palm of your hand an the bar. When doing reps the grips should kind of fold between the bar and your hand. | <urn:uuid:7acfeefe-4b6f-4ede-a021-b92c2f3a2946> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://veryblackstore.fi/picsil-raven-grips-3-fingers/?lang=en | 2024-04-21T21:05:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.949725 | 407 |
Transport Canada requires registration in the Canadian Register of Vessels of all vessels which will have a marine mortgage or will require a reserved name or will travel outside of Canada. All commercial vessels with a gross tonnage of 15 or more and powered by motors of 10 horsepower or more also need to be registered.
You may choose to register your vessel in the Canadian Register of Vessels even if the above criteria do not apply. Typically, registration proves legal ownership of your boat, could be used as a security for a mortgage and enables you to fly the Canadian flag on your boat.
Please complete this form, pay the processing fee and upload the necessary documents. We will take care of the rest by completing all necessary Transport Canada forms, paying the Transport Canada registration fee, and following up with Transport Canada on your behalf to ensure your boat is registered promptly. If you have a copy of a pre-purchase survey, we would be happy to fill out this form for you. Simply email us a copy of the survey and your phone number and we will be in touch within one business day.
I understand that every person who provides false or misleading information commits an offence under Section 37 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. | <urn:uuid:adbb44fe-3fc7-4241-b1e1-bb58c72e5761> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://vesselregistration.ca/registry/first-time-registration | 2024-04-21T20:57:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.937364 | 246 |
1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Pikes Peak Library District
PLEASE APPLY VIA PPLD.ORG/JOBS AND CLICK ON APPLICATION TAB
Position Summary: Operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the Library’s mission by providing technical and functional support for the Chief Facilities Officer
Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Provides assistance to the Chief Facilities Management Officer in all areas of Facilities Management including but not limited to: bidding and oversight of capital improvement projects, assisting all facilities in addressing deferred maintenance, and providing research in all areas of facilities management.
- Provides courteous and knowledgeable customer service to staff, external contacts, vendors and contractors.
- Maintains and repairs systems controls for Library district facilities; may train other technicians in these operations.
- Performs installation, assembly, and repair of machinery and electrical equipment.
- Performs wood and metal fabrication, plumbing and electrical work, and other skilled labor as required.
- Performs repair and maintenance on library vehicles; maintains vehicle repair and maintenance records.
- Assists Chief Facilities Management Officer in training, scheduling and providing work direction to other facilities personnel.
- Moves and delivers equipment and books throughout the Library District.
- Performs housekeeping duties such as clearing litter, stocking paper supplies and cleaning carpet/upholstery.
- Responsible for grounds keeping duties, including snow removal.
- Performs meeting room set-ups and tear-downs, including furniture and equipment placement, trash removal, and furniture repair.
- May perform courier and shipping/receiving duties: receives, unpacks, counts and examines arriving shipments. Verifies completeness against shipping documents, checks for damaged goods and maintains related paperwork.
- Performs repairs requested through the electronic Facilities Work Order system.
- Participates in emergency/on-call schedule.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:
- Represents the Chief Facilities Officer at meetings in his absence, as assigned.
- Participates in special projects as assigned.
- May participate on Library District teams.
- Attends regular department meetings and scheduled All-staff meetings.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:
- Knowledge of the Pikes Peak Library District’s policies and procedures and ability to follow them.
- Ability to act as an ambassador of Pikes Peak Library District by promoting its mission and vision.
- Demonstrates knowledge of facilities operational processes, management, and budgeting.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills.
- Maintains effective relationships with contractors, vendors, and staff at all levels.
- Demonstrates advanced ability to use applications software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and organizational financial processing system, along with standard office equipment.
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a team member, organize daily work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-rich environment.
Education and Experience:
- Requires high school diploma or G.E.D.; two years of college coursework strongly
- Requires a minimum of two years of related administrative experience; experience in a
facilities management or construction office environment strongly preferred.
- Project management experience and familiarity with facilities or construction terminology
- Requires passing of a Post Offer Pre-employment Physical test.
- Bilingual ability is a plus in serving a diverse community.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Work is primarily conducted in an office setting that provides comfortable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Position requires the ability to sit and use a computer or standard office equipment for extended periods. Position requires the ability to occasionally stand for extended periods of time. Position requires the ability to occasionally reach, bend, climb, twist and squat. Position requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g. use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations. Position also requires occasional exposure to potential hazards, including heights, electrical and chemical hazards. Position requires occasionally working in all exterior weather conditions.
FACILITIES SPECIALIST – SPECIAL PROJECTS – LIBRARY 21C
(40 hours per week, non-exempt) – Position #160249603
PRIMARY LOCATION: 1175 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920
STARTING WAGE: $16.83 per hour + full benefits (for benefits information, please see: http://ppld.org/jobs/benefits)
POSITION HOURS: 40 hours per week per the following schedule:
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
On call rotation approximately every 7th week.
Note: Regular schedule may be subject to minor changes due to required meetings, training events, etc. Also, management may require modifications to a position’s schedule, days, times and locations at any time as the needs of the Library District change.
- Complete a PPLD online application located at org on/Jobs the Application tab
- Attachments should be submitted in the following file types: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm
- Requires resume and cover letter
- If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 531-6333, Ext. 6380 or send an email to [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received by November 15, 2021 at 9:59 p.m. MST.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
All selected candidates…
- are required to complete a Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form at the time of hire and must be able to provide acceptable documentation in order to verify his/her legal right to be employed in the U.S. (pursuant tothe Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Pikes Peak Library District participates in E-Verify.
- are subject to a full reference and background investigation including verification of identification (including verification of Social Security number using USCIS E-verify), education, former employment, and criminal history.
- may be uniformly tested for job-related skills and required physical abilities.
- may be required to undergo a physical examination after a job offer is extended in order to ensure that the job’s physical
- requirements are met.
- must understand and comply with PPLD’s drug-free workplace policy.
- understand and agree that they have been hired at the will of the employer and that employment may be terminated at any time, with or without reason, and with or without notice.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pikes Peak Library District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. The library reserves the right to hire more than one person per advertised vacancy.
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