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Gorynych Restaurant: Fine Dining in Moscow
Gorynych restaurant is currently considered to be one of the best restaurants in Moscow and it should definitely be on your list of places to visit in Moscow. It serves Russian-inspired cuisine in a very pleasant, stylish and yet relaxed setting, so it's a perfect spot for a dinner out with friends, a date, or a business meeting.
During the summer Gorynych has a nice terrace opened outside facing the boulevard, providing a pleasant view on the city life. The sitting area and the bar inside is also very well designed, with the open kitchen and several spaces craftfully separated, so that you feel intimate even though the restaurant is quite big.
Regarding the food, we can recommend every position on the menu. Try their borscht — it's very good, as well as marble beef starters, meat dishes, and — most importantly — home-made bread (it's amazing). The prices are moderate (for Moscow), you can have a dinner for two for about €60 with wine.
If you go there in the evening, it's better to book your table at least a day before, as availability is really sparse. During the day, especially in summer, it's better. The only drawback of the restaurant is that there are only 3 toilets, but there's another restaurant at the ground floor, so you can take the elevator there and voila. | <urn:uuid:bbca0eab-0afa-4c63-b6d3-d05966f2c084> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://waytorussia.net/Moscow/Gorynych-Restaurant.html | 2024-04-25T07:26:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.969119 | 294 |
A sportsbook is a place where people can place bets on sporting events. It could be a website, a company, or a building. Regardless of where it is located, a sportsbook accepts bets on different teams and events and pays out winning bettors if they win. A sportsbook also keeps detailed records of bettors. This way, they can track which games are most popular and determine the odds for future bets.
When looking for a sportsbook, be sure to read reviews and check their licensing status. Then, you can choose a sportsbook that offers the best odds for your favorite sport. In addition, you can find out whether they have any bonuses or rewards programs. For example, some sportsbooks offer better returns on parlay bets. They may also offer a bonus for referring friends. However, you should remember that gambling is a risky business. You should never wager more than you can afford to lose.
The first thing to do is to make sure that the sportsbook you are considering is licensed in your state and accepts your preferred payment methods. This will help you avoid fraud and other legal issues. In addition, you should look for a sportsbook with good customer service. Make sure that they answer your questions promptly and accurately. Finally, you should always remember that gambling is a risky business and the house has an edge.
Online sportsbooks are growing in popularity since many states have made sports betting legal. Several of these sites are operated by major bookmakers and offer a wide range of betting options, from football to tennis. In addition, some of them offer live streaming of sporting events, which makes it even more convenient for customers to bet on their favorite team or event.
While some online sportsbooks have custom-designed their software, most of them use a third-party platform. They use this software to create lines for different sporting and non-sporting events. Most of these platforms have been designed for the European market, but they can be used by customers from North and South America as well.
Most online sportsbooks accept bets on major sports, such as basketball, baseball, and hockey. They also have a variety of other betting options, including prop bets (property bets) and future bets. Prop bets are bets on specific elements of a game, such as the number of points scored or who will win a particular competition. Future bets are bets on the outcome of a future event, such as a championship or Super Bowl.
In the US, sportsbooks were previously only legal in Nevada, although some other states had limited forms of sports betting. However, after a Supreme Court decision, most states have now legalised sportsbooks and you can now bet on sports in almost all states. In addition, some companies are offering mobile sportsbook apps that allow you to place bets on the go. These apps work on your computer or smartphone, and you can also deposit funds through your bank account. | <urn:uuid:ce88167a-ca3d-4bf4-9c8a-81a10907c5ec> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://wcswimming2010.com/how-to-choose-a-sportsbook-9/ | 2024-04-25T07:47:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.970323 | 593 |
(Sharecast News) – Vanquis Banking Group on Monday said chief financial officer Neeraj Kapur was stepping down with immediate effect “for personal reasons”.
Gareth Cronin, currently the group’s chief risk officer, has been appointed interim CFO while the search for a permanent CFO takes place, the bank added.
“Neeraj has played a key role in our transformation to a specialist banking group focused on mid-cost and near-prime customers and I would like to thank him on behalf of the board, and the group. We wish him all the very best for the future,” aid chief executive Ian McLaughlin.
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So, you think you can BD?
Make no mistake - Business Development is an art. An art which begins with asking the right questions. By asking the right questions, your clients and prospects will be furnishing you with crucial information, so it is important to listen to what they are saying. If you have mastered the art of listening and have asked the right questions, you will then be in that enviable position of being able to capture market intelligence. Capture it and use it wisely. It doesn’t stop there. How good are your empathy skills? Are you truly understanding your clients’ views, their motivations, their needs and their business desires? If you are, then you will know when to push more and when to push less. Desperation stinks, and so does apathy.
How well are you maintaining your touch-points? Too many and you could be viewed negatively, not enough and you will be forgotten. Clients and prospects know you want their business, so ultimately you need to be sensitive to them and understand what makes them ‘tick’. How can you add value to their business? How can you set yourself apart from the competition? That brings me back to the first point – listen and listen carefully.
You need to be Irresistible.
Your clients and prospects should want to do business with you because doing business with you makes their (work) life easier. Become valuable to them – or as some would say, add value. Business development is often described as creating long term value with your clients. It sounds nice, but what does long term value actually mean?
All businesses need cash flow to survive. Profits and revenues are the focus of many firms but many businesses are often misguided by the promise of what I call “marginal gains". Marginal gains are like marginal costs but consider revenue instead of liabilities. They can be defined as the increase in total gains if revenues are increased by one more unit. Marginal gains thinking is a problem, since the promise of short-term gains draws focus away from working towards more rewarding future gains, which would, yield more promise, more revenue and better client relations over time.
Say you have the choice to back a venture. One promises instant returns (like a quick sale) but would not be sustainable. Another promises no instant returns, but over time, the returns would be much greater. Which one would you choose? If the latter, you are in the long-term value camp; and that is where we are with business development.
With that in mind, consider your firm’s business development initiatives, how closely do they align to actual business development?
Business development is the art of creating long term value. This means side stepping away from the temptation of instant reward and investing in initiatives that yield far greater returns over time. This is only true, of course, if you also get the business development mix right.
Business developing involves the art of synchronisation. Think of it like a dance, where the right moves and steps have to be taken at the right time to the rhythm of one tune. That tune is your strategy. Your ability to balance, think, listen, feel, identify and plan are crucial to executing a perfect dance. Many of these skills are soft, yet creativity in your execution of the dance is a talent, and one that will set you apart from your competitors.
Balance the various forces at play, think about your position in the current market and how you can maximise return. Where are the opportunities? How can you maximise these opportunities? Listen to what everyone around you is saying. Sift the information and retain only what is relevant. Feel the next move.
Taking a high growth approach to developing your business means carving out an innovative and creative business development strategy, and this requires the right balance of interactions, focused towards the same goal. The legal industry remains conservative in comparison to others. Thus, identifying opportunities, creating opportunities and driving results must be executed in a considered manner befitting the industry, but at the same time, they should also push at the boundaries to allow for development and innovation.
So remember, business development is about creating and nurturing sources of long term value, enabling businesses to capture and manage opportunities systematically so that this value can flow indefinitely. Thinking about business development as a means to creating long-term value is the only true way to succeed in consistently growing an organization.
In our next article, we will look into the individual components that drive long term value creation. | <urn:uuid:2ca4f8ec-2a30-465f-ae81-f17d2feeb691> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://weareautem.com/the-art-of-business-development | 2024-04-25T08:12:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.959077 | 922 |
Welcome to We Are Marvel! This week we are talking about Our Awesome Mix: 90’s Edition!! We had a blast recording this one. Remembering all these classic songs! We would love to hear you 90s mix! Please let us know! We hope you have fun listening!
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Catholic Radio Network – KEXS-FM
Change Your Station, Change Your LifeRadio Colorado Network - KEXS-FM is a broadcast radio station in Ravenwood, Missouri, United States, providing Catholic Education, Talk and Entertainment shows as part of
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We get a high volume of volunteer applications and it can take a while to process them all. Please sit tight – everyone who applies will receive a response eventually. | <urn:uuid:c235c2b5-efb2-4fe3-b476-0fbf33332786> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://wecareworldwide.org.uk/volunteer-at-wecare/ | 2024-04-25T07:09:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.932504 | 101 |
Someone has the audacity to issue threats against the duke’s baby son. Determined that Frankie will not be overset by the news, Zach turns to Lewis Nash, the younger brother of the Earl of Tyburn, for help. Lewis’s reputation as a rake discourages society’s interest in him and acts as cover for the clandestine investigations he frequently undertakes both privately and on behalf of the government.
Cora Sheridan, the duke’s cousin, is intrigued by the presence of a rake in their midst. At a loss to understand why such a man would be considered suitable to catalogue the books in Zach’s library, she sets about trying to discover why he is really at the Park. Lewis curses Cora’s interfering ways when she succeeds in that endeavour and has no choice but to involve her in the investigation—her price for not telling the duchess the truth.
In so doing, Lewis doesn’t realise that her life will be placed in danger. Nor does he realise quite how many people are out to revenge themselves upon the duke. Can he keep Cora safe and find out who is threatening the life of an innocent child? More to the point, can he suppress his growing admiration for Cora’s courage and determination… | <urn:uuid:a10e7d99-8fa1-4c87-b330-ee4efbeb2e5a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://wendysoliman.com/product/safeguarding-the-duke-ducal-encounters-series-2-book-4/ | 2024-04-25T09:12:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.962647 | 268 |
If you're a small business owner, you may need more coverage than a standard life insurance policy. While many applicants think of life insurance as security for their family members, business owners should also look into these policies as protection for their business and their employees.
Wondering how whole or term life insurance can help your business? Read our quick guide on life insurance for business owners to learn more. We'll walk you through the benefits of taking out a personal life insurance policy, and why you should consider insuring your co-owner or your employees!
Types Of Life Insurance For Business Owners
There are multiple reasons why small business owners take out life insurance policies, and there are different kinds of policies catered to specific buyer needs. Here we outline the different types of life insurance and explain how they protect your business interests:
Personal Life Insurance For Business Owners
Personal life insurance is designed to take care of the family of a small business owner after they die. Because an employer doesn't get the typical benefits that workers get, such as executive bonus plans and group whole life insurance, personal policies become more important. They're a way to replace income and protect your beneficiaries from your debts.
Here are a few compelling reasons for a small business owner to get a whole or term life insurance policy.
Life Insurance Can Earn Cash Values, Which You Can Use For Capital
Whole life insurance earns cash value, which accumulates over time due to earned interest and paid dividends. If your business expenses ever increase, you can cover them by taking out policy loans up to the amount of the cash value in your policy. Instead of paying off a bank loan with a high-interest rate, borrowing from your policy will keep you insured while you repay your policy's significantly lower interest.
Life Policies Can Act As Collateral
If you get a life insurance policy, a business loan can be covered under your plan. Loans are a typical debt undertaken to grow a business, and they can be a heavy burden on your family if you die before they're repaid. Your life insurance coverage can help reduce any debts that your estate plan will have to shoulder – loans included.
A Whole Life Insurance Policy Can Replace Your Income When Necessary
If your family is dependent on your income, the death benefit will go a long way financially after you've passed away. Apart from answering for your usual contributions to your household, it can also help your family get your estate and succession plan in order. If you're unsure how much your death benefit should be to make up for the loss of your income, consider these future expenses:
The future college fund of any of your children
Any minors or senior citizens dependent on your income
Your spouse's income, and how much more it will need to answer for daily expenses
Any debts incurred, like loans for business purposes or credit card debt
While the death benefit, as a general rule, is not subject to income tax, this will depend on the payment plan of your policy and if it had any attached cash value or investment plans. Minimizing the tax burden will take a massive burden off your beneficiaries' shoulders, so talk to your insurance agent if you want more information about tax liabilities.
Group Life Insurance
If you are looking for a great way to provide affordable employee benefits, consider offering group life coverage. This is an attractive work bonus that business owners can use to recruit potential hires and reward their workers.
By providing a policy that ends when they leave your employment, you provide more incentives for them to stay with your business. This provides coverage at low life insurance rates with no medical exam, so an employee may opt to take it to provide for their family.
Talk to your insurance company about the premium rates they can offer your company. Depending on the nature of the work that you do, the number of people in your company, and their average risk factors, you may be able to find affordable whole life insurance rates to cover your employees.
Buy-Sell Agreements And Life Insurance For Co-owners
The impact of losing a business owner is so massive that partners often take out life insurance policies on each other. This ensures that if one business partner suddenly leaves the business or dies, the remaining partners would be able to fund the cost of searching for and hiring a replacement.
If you share business ownership, you should also consider entering a buy-sell agreement. A buy-sell agreement will outline the terms for what happens to an owner's share in a company if they die or leave the business. Within those terms, co-owners can agree to insure each other, to protect the continued ownership and operations of the business.
Once businesses come to a buy and sell agreement with insurance, they can also enter into an entity purchase plan or a cross-purchase agreement for co-owners.
An entity purchase plan allows businesses to buy a business life insurance policy on all of its owners. In the event of a co-owner's passing, companies can use death benefits to buy the deceased co-owner's company shares.
In cross-purchase agreements, every partner can purchase life insurance on other partners as part of the buy-sell agreement. In the event of a partner's death, the remaining partners can use the death benefits to buy the deceased partner's shares in the company.
A buy and sell agreement will only work for these two additional plans if you get life insurance to buy the shares of the deceased. Without a policy to use for buying the shares, a buy-sell agreement is not financially viable for the remaining owners or the company – putting the business at risk.
Key Person Insurance Policies
The death of a key employee may not end your business, but it can make it very difficult to replace them or lead to a serious interruption in your daily work. Key person insurance is a form of life insurance to help a business owner with the potential financial loss suffered when an important employee dies. These people are known as key employees – hence the name for this type of life policy.
With key person insurance, the business will pay for the employee’s insurance premiums and the business will be the policy beneficiary. If key employees die while still covered by this policy, the life insurance company will pay out the death benefit to the business.
Losing valuable employees or business owners can have a massive impact, not just on the deceased's surviving family, but on the employees who depend on continued operations. If you want to protect your small business and its day-to-day operations, consider getting small business life insurance for yourself, your employees, and your business partners.
Compare whole and term life insurance policies with the help of a financial expert! Wesley Insurance, LLC can look at the different benefits offered by life insurance companies, and help you decide which one is best for your needs. Get in touch today! | <urn:uuid:d0d2de81-0481-46ba-bf27-894367dbd4de> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://wesley.com/insurance/life-insurance-for-business-owners/ | 2024-04-25T07:29:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.96254 | 1,389 |
A family has settled a $1.6 million wrongful death lawsuit against the owners of the Palisades Mall, but they still have serious concerns about the underground parking lot where their family member fell and died a week later.
News 12 toured the area on Friday and found severely raised or sunken pavement around most of the concrete pillars.
Some areas are so uneven that entire sections are closed off.
"That area is really dark, and I could see how people fall," said Jonathan Masongsong, from Spring Valley.
Masongsong’s 66-year-old father, Edwin Masongsong, fell in the underground parking lot of the Palisades Mall and broke his hip in 2018. He died from complications a week later.
His family's wrongful death lawsuit against Eklecco Newco LLC and Pyramid Management was settled this month
The suit alleges “grossly negligent and reckless” conditions that violate “common sense safety rules.”
Michael Feldman, with Jacoby & Meyers, LLP represents Masongsong and says other people have fallen on the same structural defects.
“The mall is not a good neighbor," said Feldman. "They knew that there is a dangerous condition underground in their parking lot.”
News 12 reached out to Pyramid Management for comment but didn’t hear back.
"This mall needs to close that parking lot. It’s as simple as that. It’s not safe," said Feldman.
News 12 called the Clarkstown Building Department about the conditions and concerns and is waiting for a response.
The Palisades Mall is facing foreclosure after their lender announced in February that the owners defaulted on a $419 million loan. | <urn:uuid:f8edf454-13ca-4907-b8bb-73eb07ac7522> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://westchester.news12.com/wrongful-death-settlement-raises-structural-integrity-concerns-at-palisades-mall | 2024-04-25T08:34:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.984565 | 355 |
Seamless Integration, Smoother Operations QuickBooks Integration Simplified
By seamlessly integrating your software with QuickBooks, a widely-used accounting software, you can unlock numerous benefits for your business. It streamlines your accounting processes by automating tasks like data entry, invoicing, and bookkeeping, saving you valuable time and minimizing errors.
Integration empowers you with enhanced financial reporting and analysis capabilities. With all your financial data consolidated in one place, generating reports and analyzing performance becomes effortless.
QuickBooks integration provides real-time visibility into your financials, enabling better cash flow management. This invaluable insight aids in making informed decisions regarding spending and investments.
Integrating with QuickBooks elevates your business’s operational efficiency, decision-making prowess, and ultimately, boosts your bottom line. | <urn:uuid:fbf515d6-39d1-4fa7-976a-fa2981cecb31> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://westmorelandsoftware.com/quickbooks/ | 2024-04-25T08:13:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.906075 | 164 |
The Zonal Volleyball Association of the Western European countries, composed by the nations of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland will celebrate its General Assembly this Thursday in Sofia. The plenary meeting of the union of national federations will represent a crucial moment for the zonal association, as one of the points of the agenda will be to elect of the authorities of the institution for the next term.
The WEVZA General Assembly will take place in Hotel Marinela of the Bulgarian city. Representatives from all the eight national federations will attend the event, which will start with the approval of the minutes of the previous edition of the meeting. The current president of the association, Agustin Martin Santos will then introduce his report on the state of the WEVZA.
Following the economical section of the meeting, the competition points of the agenda will be discussed. After reviewing the competition and technical aspects of the association, the election of authorities will be held.
After deciding the head of the association for the next term, and discussing miscellaneous points, the meeting will come to an end. | <urn:uuid:8a50689b-370c-4654-9cab-376da2623b63> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://wevza.com/crucial-wevza-general-assembly-in-sofia/ | 2024-04-25T07:37:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.931593 | 229 |
- The Warriors were crowned world champions after beating the Penrith Panthers 16-12.
- They became the second consecutive English team to win the World Club Challenge.
- Coach Matt Peet thinks we should start promoting our own game more
Matt Peet says it’s time to give Super League more respect after Wigan became the second successive English team to win the World Club Challenge.
Peet’s Warriors defeated NRL premiers Penrith Panthers at a sold-out DW Stadium, emulating their north-west rivals St Helens who shocked the Aussies in their own backyard last year.
It is the first time Super League clubs have become back-to-back World Club Challenge champions since they won five between 2004 and 2008. The NRL is widely seen as a far superior league with more money and spectators, but Peet believes we should start to trumpet our own game more.
“The NRL is incredible, it has a lot to offer, but we also have competition,” said Peet, whose team has equaled the Sydney Roosters’ record with five World Club Challenge titles.
Wigan became the second consecutive English team to win the World Club Challenge.
Coach Matt Peet thinks we should start promoting our own game more instead of the NRL
‘We know what we have in this country and we should be more proud of it. We talk too much about what people think of us, but we should only worry about what we think of ourselves.
‘I’m proud to be a rugby league man. I’m proud of North West rugby league. We must not shy away from who we are. We are rugby league people representing the working class.
“We look up to the NRL, but we also have a special competition with some special people.”
Wigan have won the Challenge Cup, League Leaders’ Shield, Grand Final and World Club Challenge since Peet took charge in October 2021. But Peet added: “The players have done it, I haven’t. You can be a good coach, but if you don’t have good players you won’t achieve much success.
“It was a special night, but who’s to say we can’t have more like it.” The idea of this being our last big night is horrendous. | <urn:uuid:9e7b5e20-8017-47f2-a5b5-ba9d9c3a4f98> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://whatsnew2day.com/matt-peet-says-it-is-time-to-give-super-league-more-respect-after-wigan-became-the-second-straight-english-side-to-win-world-club-challenge/ | 2024-04-25T08:04:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.975683 | 495 |
Justia White Collar Crime Opinion Summaries
Articles Posted in International Trade
Laydon v. Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., et al.
Plaintiff brought this putative class action against more than twenty banks and brokers, alleging a conspiracy to manipulate two benchmark rates known as Yen-LIBOR and Euroyen TIBOR. Plaintiff brought claims under the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”), and the Sherman Antitrust Act, and sought leave to assert claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”). The district court dismissed the CEA and antitrust claims and denied leave to add the RICO claims. Plaintiff appealed, arguing that the district court erred by holding that the CEA claims were impermissibly extraterritorial, that he lacked antitrust standing to assert a Sherman Act claim, and that he failed to allege proximate causation for his proposed RICO claims.
The Second Circuit affirmed. The court explained that the conduct—i.e., that the bank defendants presented fraudulent submissions to an organization based in London that set a benchmark rate related to a foreign currency—occurred almost entirely overseas. Indeed, Plaintiff fails to allege any significant acts that took place in the United States. Plaintiff’s CEA claims are based predominantly on foreign conduct and are thus impermissibly extraterritorial. Further, the court wrote that the district court also correctly concluded that Plaintiff lacked antitrust standing because he would not be an efficient enforcer of the antitrust laws. Lastly, the court agreed that Plaintiff failed to allege proximate causation for his RICO claims. View "Laydon v. Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., et al." on Justia Law
United States v. Lee
U.S. Customs Officer Parra spent December 8, 2010 “cracking open containers” at a warehouse near the Los Angeles seaport. Opening one from South Korea to inspect its freight, Parra found a fully assembled, five-foot-tall industrial turbo blower. A placard riveted to the side read, “Assembled in USA.” The discovery led to a federal investigation that traced back to Lee. Prosecutors charged Lee with executing a scheme to defraud local governments by falsely representing that his company manufactured its turbo blowers in the U.S. The Seventh Circuit affirmed his wire fraud convictions, reasoning that Lee’s misrepresentations were material under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 123 Stat. 115 (2009), which includes a “Buy American” provision. The evidence adequately supports Lee’s participation in a scheme to defraud and his intent to do so. Lee used interstate wires as a part of that scheme. The indictment afforded Lee ample notice of the case the government presented at trial and included specific details of the crimes alleged to avoid double jeopardy risk; no impermissible constructive amendment or variance occurred. The court also upheld Lee’s smuggling convictions under 18 U.S.C. 545. The mislabeling served an important function in Lee’s broader scheme to deceive customers about the origin of the turbo blowers. View "United States v. Lee" on Justia Law
United States v. Leija-Sanchez
Four persons were charged with arranging the murder of “Montes” in Mexico to reduce competition against a Chicago-based criminal organization that created bogus immigration documents. The Seventh Circuit reversed dismissal on grounds that the indictment proposed the extraterritorial application of U.S. law. On remand, one defendant pleaded guilty. Three were convicted under 18 U.S.C. 1959, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO); 18 U.S.C. 956(a)(1), which forbids any person “within the jurisdiction of the United States” from conspiring to commit a murder abroad; and conspiring to produce false identification documents, 18 U.S.C. 371. On appeal, defendants cited the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision, Morrison v. National Australia Bank, which reiterated the presumption against extraterritorial application of civil statutes. The Seventh Circuit affirmed, noting that its earlier decision recognized that presumption and thought it not controlling, because of the differences between criminal and civil law, and because the murder in Mexico was arranged and paid for from the U.S., and was committed with the goal of protecting a criminal organization that conducted business in the U.S., to defraud U.S. officials and employers. View "United States v. Leija-Sanchez" on Justia Law
United States v. Georgiou
From 2004-2008, Georgiou and co-conspirators engaged in a stock fraud scheme resulting in more than $55 million in actual losses. The scheme centered on four stocks, all quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board or the Pink OTC Markets Inc. The conspirators opened brokerage accounts in Canada, the Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos, which they used to trade stocks, artificially inflating prices. They were able to sell their shares at inflated prices and used the shares as collateral to fraudulently borrow millions of dollars from Bahamas brokerage firms. In 2006, Waltzer, a co-conspirator, began cooperating in an FBI sting operation. A jury convicted Georgiou of conspiracy, securities fraud, and wire fraud. The district court sentenced him to 300 months’ imprisonment, ordered him to pay restitution of $55,823,398, ordered a special assessment of $900, and subjected Georgiou to forfeiture of $26,000,000. The Third Circuit affirmed, rejecting an argument that the securities and wire fraud convictions were improperly based upon the extraterritorial application of United States law. The securities were issued by U.S. companies through U.S. market makers acting as intermediaries for foreign entities. The court also rejected claims of Brady and Jencks Act violations and of error on evidentiary and sentencing issues. View "United States v. Georgiou" on Justia Law
United States v. Trek Leather, Inc.
Trek was the importer of record for 72 entries of men’s suits in 2004. Mercantile was the consignee. Shadadpuri is president and sole shareholder of Trek, and a 40% shareholder of Mercantile. Trek and Mercantile provided a number of fabric “assists” to manufacturers outside the U. S. An assist refers to “materials, components, parts, and similar items incorporated in the imported merchandise,” 19 U.S.C. 1401a(h)(1)(A)(i). Customs determined that the entry documentation failed to include the cost of the fabric assists in the price paid for the suits which lowered the amount of duty payable by Trek. Shadadpuri had previously failed to include assists in entry declarations when acting on behalf of a corporate importer. The Court of International Trade found Shadadpuri liable for gross negligence in connection with the entry of imported merchandise and imposed penalties under 19 U.S.C. 1592(c)(2). The Federal Circuit reversed the penalty assessment, holding that corporate officers of an “importer of record” are not directly liable for penalties. Shadadpuri is not liable, absent piercing Trek’s corporate veil to establish that Shadadpuri was the actual importer of record, as defined by statute, or establishing that Shadadpuri is liable for fraud or as an aider and abettor. View "United States v. Trek Leather, Inc." on Justia Law | <urn:uuid:f240cb07-b3fb-4425-ba48-0f5daa888961> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://whitecollarcrimeopinions.justia.com/category/international-trade/ | 2024-04-25T07:04:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.946208 | 1,578 |
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A portrait of timeless beauty, Justine Style 2485 by Casablanca Bridal is a vision of romanticism and femininity. Crafted from exquisite stretch chiffon, this figure-loving fit and flare silhouette features a plunging neckline and wide straps that frame a low-cut laced back. Carefully tailored to flatter while embracing your every curve, Justine’s eye-catching overlace with sequins extend into a classily elegant 95″ train. Also available in curvy sizing, this gown flatters on every figure.
Sultry fit and flare has a sheer corset bodice, stunning crystal beaded lace, and a breathtaking illusion back with beaded trim.
Seductive and sophisticated, our Miley designer wedding dress is a soon-to-be favorite. The simple straight neckline enhances the sheer bodice with expertly placed boning to give the look of a narrow waist.
Stunning crystal beaded lace appliqués pop on the fit and flare silhouette, but the best part is the breathtaking illusion back, with crystal beaded detailing, leading to the dreamy sheer train. Dress Available to Order with Front Bodice Lining as Style 2534L.
Shown in Ivory/Latte/Honey.
Morilee – Signature collection
Glamorous Chantilly lace fit and flare has a sheer corset bodice with crystal beaded embroidery and a dreamy sheer train.
Feel glamorous in the Mona designer wedding dress. The fit and flare features gorgeous crystal beaded embroidery over Chantilly lace and a chic boned bodice, with v-notch detail. The slim silhouette has a sexy feel, while the scalloped hemline and sheer train add texture and dreamy dimension. Dress is available to order with a front bodice lining as style 2542L for a more modest look. Perfect for a beach wedding.
Shown in colour: Ivory / Champagne / Honey
Fairy-tale ball gown has a boned bodice with crystal beaded, frosted lace, delicately draped tulle, and draped long sleeves.
The perfect princess dress, the Mabel designer wedding dress is glamorous with crystal beaded, lace appliqués that cascade down from the beautiful boned bodice. The delicate draping over the lace creates an ethereal effect, while the full tulle skirt and detachable, draped illusion long sleeves add to the regal look. Sleeves also sold separately as Style 11473. Dress Available to Order with Front Bodice Lining as Style 2549L.
Shown in colour: Ivory / Honey
Whimsical A-line glitters in sparkle tulle with frosted 3D floral lace on a plunging sweetheart bodice and illusion back.
Frosted, three-dimensional floral lace pops on our Magnolia designer wedding dress. The corset bodice offer structure and support, with a plunging sweetheart neckline, detachable off-the-shoulder sleeves, and stunning sheer back.
Sparkle tulle creates a dimensional shimmer on this slim A-line, with a sultry skirt slit and dreamy sheer train.
Sleeves also sold separately as Style 11474. Dress Available to Order with Front Bodice Lining as Style 2550L.
Dress Available to Order without Skirt Slit as Style 2550NST.
Shown in Ivory/Champagne/Honey.
The Marlowe designer wedding dress is one from the Morilee Signature collection. It embraces dainty design with a soft A-line silhouette in lightweight tulle.
The bodice is adorned with delicate crystal beaded, three-dimensional floral lace that begins on the sheer cap sleeves and floats down the deep-v neckline to the dreamy pleated skirt. The open back and front skirt slit give the feminine dress a bit of edge and the tie-back neckline is a unique touch. Dress available to order with front bodice lining as style 2550L for a more modest look. Dress available to order without skirt slit as style 2550NST.
Shown in colour: Ivory / Latte / Honey
Colours Available to order:
Our Maritza designer wedding dress offers supreme sparkle with romantic details. The strapless, boned bodice is encrusted with pearl and crystal beading that cascades down the A-line tulle skirt of this beautiful ball gown. Buttons down to the hemline are a timeless touch to the glimmering gown.
This particular gown is from the Morilee Signature Collection features fresh takes on classic bridal styles. Designer Madeline Gardner creates magic with iconic A-lines, flowing ball gowns and stunning contoured mermaid silhouettes. Bridal perfection is found in the stunning details of delicate laces, intricate embroidery and hand-beaded crystals. From full beaded beauties to lush lace gowns, every one of Morilee’s wedding dresses is infused with true romance.
Shown in Ivory/Champagne/Honey. Dress Available to Order with Front Bodice Lining as Style 2555L.
Perfect for the understated bride! Clean, elegant and minimalist, this sleeveless crepe sheath bridal gown is both timeless, elegant and also flattering. Stunning seams run from top to bottom to create the flattering shapely effect.
A deep plunge back with hidden zipper close adds sophisticated drama with fabric covered buttons running from the back down to the floor of the plain skirt. The V-neck plunge is the perfect neckline for this understated gown. Add some detail by adding on a belt or a striking headpiece or a detailed veil, the options are endless.
Colours available to order: Ivory
Shown in colour: Ivory
The dreamy lace appliqued illusion bodice, it gives the effect of the lace sitting on the skin. This bridal ballgown features a soft silk Mikado skirt with small buttons all the way down to the floor of the skirt. The delicate thin beaded band accentuates the waist and separates the lace bodice from the satin soft flowing skirt. This dress features a high neck illusion neckline with the plunging lace illusion creating a V-neck plunge.
Colours available to order in :
Almond / Ivory / Nude / Silver
Diamond White / Nude / Silver
Ivory / Nude / Silver
Shown in colour:
Ivory / Nude / Silver
The Bethany wedding dress features a sultry net mermaid silhouette that hugs your figure is the most flattering way. Featuring metallic, embroidered appliqués, and a breath taking open back with crystal beaded trim, the finishing touch is a sheer, lace trimmed train.
This dress is embellished with embroidery, appliqués, beading and crystals. The back is complete with buttons, illusion lace and a scooped open Back. A sultry net mermaid gown, the perfect shape for a curvier bride
Shown in colour: Ivory / Champagne / Honey
The Evanna wedding dress is one from the Julietta Bridal collection by Morilee. A wonderfully whimsical A-line in glimmering sparkle net with a soft tulle overlay for a magical look.
The sculptured v-neck with illusion inset bodice features dazzling pearl detail and crystal beading on botanical inspired embroidered appliqués, while the lace illusion back adds to the bridal fantasy. A
he perfect bridal style for a curvier bride. Available to order in three lengths: 55″, 58″, 61″.Shown in colour: Ivory / Champagne / Honey
Glamorously understated, the Essie 3344 wedding dress proves that sometimes the simplest is the most beautiful. This minimalist ball gown has a picturesque, portrait neckline perfect for showing off your collar bones.
The crepe bodice is soft and supportive, with beautifully tailored seams to define your shape. The full organza skirt was made for twirling with horsehair edging for added texture at the hemline. This timeless look features one last classic element, dainty covered buttons all the way to the hem. Available in sizes 1
perfect for the curvier brides. Available in three lengths: 55″, 58″, 61″Shown in colour: Ivory
This tulle A-line is one from the
Collection by Morilee. The dress features a v-neckline and illusion long sleeves.Our Emilia wedding dress is an elegant A-line that features the best of traditional elements. Beautiful floral, embroidered lace decorates the gown making it feel soft and romantic. The modest v-neckline has a matching sheer v-back and leads to lovely illusion long sleeves. Available in sizes 16W to 32W, the perfect dress for a curvy bride. Available in three lengths: 55″, 58″, 61″.
Shown in colour: Ivory / Light Champagne / Honey
This gorgeous gown is one from the Morilee Julietta Bridal Collection. This sheath, sparkle net gown has a v-neckline, straps, and a sheer, scoop back.
Esme is a stunning sheath wedding dress with a blingy crystal beaded v-neckline and scoop back on a relaxed sheath silhouette. The sparkle net fabric shimmers from all angles, while the frosted, floral embroidered lace and sheer petal train keep the look soft and romantic. Add on the airy, detachable tulle overskirt for extra drama as you walk down the aisle. Available in sizes
Available to order in three lengths: 55″, 58″, 61″.Shown in colour: Ivory / Champagne.
Colours available to order:
Romantic and sensual, this off-shoulder sheath gown features gorgeous lace and an elegant silhouette. Shows off the every incredible curve.
Simply elegant, our Allure 3357 wedding dress is a classic look with a modern twist. The all over lace is soft yet striking. This timeless style would be sure to last you through the years as you look back on memories of your special day.
A sweetheart neckline frames the front, complemented by off-shoulder sleeves that add a flirtatious touch. The bodice is lined in the same lace that covers the rest of the dress.
You can pair this gown with a cathedral veil with some 3D flowers along the bottom.
Subtly sparkling tulle composes this off-shoulder sheath, which is topped with romantic floral lace appliqués.
The Fit & Flare silhouette is the perfect balance between comfort and style, fitted across the bust and through the natural waist before flowing out from the hips into a full skirt.
Fit & Flare wedding dresses elongate the body and enhance curves without restricting movement, perfect for dancing! Complementing many different body shapes, this timeless silhouette is available in a wide variety of extravagant fabrications showcasing the very best of voluminous tulles and intricate laces.
Gown Shown in all 3 colours
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In the 14 years that my wife and I have been jointly dealing with the issues of cross-dressing and discrimination, we have been guided by two principles: 1) Take lots of small steps, and 2) Reach agreement prior to taking any step.
As I look back I am amazed at how far we have come by taking so many of those small, mutually agreeable steps. Recently; however, I have become dissatisfied with my lack of progress. In retrospect I realize that I have been on a plateau for an extended period of time. While others have lauded my courage, I have, with the exception of a handful of annual speaking engagements, operated primarily from the safety and anonymity of my computer keyboard. Several times in the past I have reached a point where the small step principle was inadequate to move ahead. That’s where I find myself now.
Here’s what I know:
- Cross-dressers continue to be wrongly discriminated against by church and society.
- The true issue is about discrimination towards any person or group of persons
- Unless many people speak up and take action nothing will change.
- I have adopted a primarily thinking rather than action-oriented posture.
- Most of my efforts have focused on defending our position.
- Written articles have great power to influence people’s thinking and actions.
- Appearing as a man in a dress accentuates the point of discrimination.
- I have a special calling in this area and want to use my situation to help others.
- And, underlying it all, I really do enjoy cross-dressing.
To meet the challenge, I will broaden my messages to include any form of discrimination. I will continue to approach the issue as a cross-dresser since that is how I have experienced the effects of discrimination. I will emphasize the issue from the perspective of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community but will clearly oppose discrimination in whatever forms it manifests itself.
I will be publicly active by seeking more and varied platforms for speaking engagements. I have conducted sessions at gender events, universities and churches and intend to seek more frequent opportunities there as well as expanding into other types of venues. (Let me know if you have a venue at which you’d like me to speak.)
I will write more articles and will also write more pointed articles that press others to defend their positions thus exposing the wrong thinking inherent in their approaches. I have done sufficient research to know that the discriminatory postures adopted by religious and societal leaders are not logically supportable so I no longer feel the need to continue to try to justify equal treatment. We deserve it! Period! I also will seek a broader audience through more mainstream publications. (Do you have any contacts?)
I intend to utilize the power of a man-in-a-dress in a wide variety of public venues, including with family and friends, to prod people to confront their prejudices. It was eye opening to observe the reaction of members of my church when they actually encountered me dressed as Rachel. Visually confronting a cross-dresser forces a person to convert an intellectual concept into a real life situation. It becomes a true litmus test of the depth of our prejudices.
To make all of those changes requires a giant step, actually several giant steps, not just another series of small steps. While I have recognized that situation for some time now, it has not been easy for me to commit to making the jump because of the magnitude of the change. There certainly will be great rewards for myself and others but there will equally certainly be great difficulties. This step requires significantly more courage than my previous steps. Still, it is clear to me that it is the right next step for me to take. Just as importantly, my wife Marsha agrees.
This year we moved into a new house with an extensive and beautifully landscaped yard. The house-yard combination has been all consuming but the work level is beginning to taper off. By the end of the year, we should have the situation under control. Then I can devote greater attention to these issues.
Meanwhile, I will use the intervening time planning and preparing for the jump to the next level in January. That’s what I intend to do to reduce discrimination. The most important question is “What do you intend to do to reduce discrimination because, to make changes, many people must speak out and take action.”
Richard Molling is a married heterosexual cross-dresser who began seeking community at age 40 under the name Rachel Miller, which is the pen name he used to publish The Bliss of Becoming One! Integrating ‘Feminine’ Feelings into the Male Psyche Mainstreaming the Gender Community in 1996. An accomplished speaker, Molling has worked for four decades to increase understanding and acceptance of LGBT people. | <urn:uuid:c983706d-6805-43f3-aecf-4aa378b93431> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://whosoever.org/discrimination-a-challenge-we-must-meet/ | 2024-04-25T07:29:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.969172 | 990 |
For the past year and a half or so, Scream Factory has been enriching their catalog and filling a nice void in the US Blu-ray system with many Hammer Horror releases. Some newbies and plenty of upgrades to bring the horror collectors up to speed. The Curse Of The Werewolf was once release here stateside as a part of a Hammer 8-Film Collection from Universal Studios. Here, its getting a new 4K scan and a few new bonus features to go with some quality previously released material. This was released back in April, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my review copy was sitting on hold, finally arriving this week. Nonetheless, I’m still as always, excited to dig into quality new Hammer Horror films on Blu-ray. I’ve also done a comparison to the previous release of the film that you can find by CLICKING HERE. You can order yourself a copy (Available now) by using the Amazon Associates link that follows the review.
A man with brutal and macabre origins, Leon Corledo (Oliver Reed) was raised in the home of Don Alfredo Corledo (Clifford Evans), his kind and loving adopted father. When he leaves Don Alfredo to find work, Leon discovers that he has increasingly violent urges. Although these tendencies are calmed by Leon’s love for the beautiful Christina (Catherine Feller), he ultimately cannot contain his curse and transforms into a werewolf, terrorizing the Spanish countryside.
The Curse Of The Werewolf was Hammer’s first foray into doing a werewolf film after tackling plenty of classic monsters prior. It also notably marks the breakout of Oliver Reed and his venture into becoming a reliable leading man in genre films. Personally I’ve never been quite enamored with this film, both in terms of Hammer and in the pantheon of werewolf movies. It does deliver the goods, giving you the Hammer goods with good period sets/costumes, blood, make-up effects and good acting. The film just falls short on its script level and by the time it kicks into gear there’s not enough and its too late.
Terence Fisher is the premiere Hammer director and kicked off many of the monsters we know today and he does good in making Oliver Reed synonymous with being an iconic werewolf as he did with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing in their roles. I’m all for a patient film, but this one takes too damn long to get to the story it actually wants to tell, which then makes us wait even longer for getting the groovy werewolf stuff. The fist half or more of this movie is buried in exposition. We spend far too much time following our lead’s father’s journey and then too much more time with the child version of Lyon afterward before finally landing at him arriving in town. And then its even longer after that to get to the wolf. Someone, somewhere should have whipped the first half up into a shorter act.
Oliver Reed goes for broke here in the film. Its a shame we done see him until about 45 minutes in. The man both delivers a performance of the tragic and the outrageous. There is no fear in the man as he gives his all physically and throws himself all over the sets and bounces about the frames. And in wolf make-up it comes even more together. The surrounding performers are quite solid too, with Yvonne Romain giving a pretty impressive mute performance. And 007 fans should look for their favorite quartermaster, as Desmond Llewelyn can be seen in the early goings of the movie.
As a classic monster enthusiast, I can still easily enjoy and check out The Curse Of The Werewolf, but when it comes to classic lycan movies, it falls very short of making my favorites. Its a little too much like Lyon’s father stuck in a cage for too long. Funny enough, I recently saw The Legend of The Werewolf from 1975 for the first time last year and it was oddly VERY similar to this, but had the structure and pace this one could have had. Regardless off the narrative/structure qualms I have, the details all end up pretty strong and do give it plenty of merit at the end of the day.
For a comparison of how this release of The Curse Of The Werewolf compares to the 2016 Hammer Horror 8-Film Collection version, CLICK HERE.
Encoding: MPEG-4 AVC
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Clarity/Detail: The Curse Of The Werewolf comes to Scream Factory Blu-ray with a beautiful new 4K transfer from an interpositive featuring 1.85:1 framing. It has a nice lovely technicolor sheen to it. Details, textures and patterns are all quite clear and discernible. Grain looks to be healthily kept in tact and a fine compliment to it. Colors are likely one of the most lovely factors in the image. Overall, this feels like a nice improvement over the Universal release.
Depth: Depth of field is quite solid and really apparent with a good dimensional feel in the interiors. Pushback and spacing of objects and characters come through with a nice sense of confidence. Movements are cinematic and smooth with no issues coming form motion blur or jitter.
Black Levels: Blacks are deep and flirt close to a natural level. Details like eyeshadow makeup brush strokes, patterns, textures and the like are still discernible in the darker areas of the frame, shadow or the nighttime. No crushing witnessed.
Color Reproduction: Colors are plenty gorgeous and have great saturation. Whether the clothing pops or is a bit dingy, they looks quite lovely and lifelike. Some upholstery, drinks, jewels and clothing really does have a nice pop to them.
Flesh Tones: Skin tones are natural and consistent start to finish with no dangers of flicker or anything like that. Facial features and textures are quite discernible a clear from any given distance.
Format(s): English 2.0 Mono DTS-HD MA
Dynamics: The Curse Of The Werewolf comes with likely its original mono theatrical mix out of 2 channels. Its a solid mix, finding itself pretty engaging and loud, though lighter on the lower frequency sounds. Special effects sound have good impact and the balance of the score, vocals and effects seems quite even. A plenty satisfactory track.
Low-Frequency Extension: N/A
Surround Sound Presentation: N/A
Dialogue Reproduction: Vocals are clear and crisp. Really nice clarity as it some decently pronounced with little analog hiss or distortion from the source.
The Curse Of The Werewolf – Collector’s Edition comes with reversible cover art featuring the original poster design.
- With Actress Yvonne Romain and Special Effects Artist Mike Hill
- With Author/Film Historian Steve Haberman and Filmmaker/Film Historian Constantine Nasr
The Men Who Made Hammer: Roy Ashton (HD, 19:12) – Richard Klemensen discusses the Hammer make-up effects genius. Klemensen goes over what he know personally from Ashton as well as a lot of Hammer and studio business stuff of the times. And it does focus a nice bit on The Curse Of The Werewolf, which is a nice touch.
Serial Killer: Benjamin Frankel, Serialism And The Curse Of The Werewolf (HD, 21:52) – David Huckvale takes an intricate dive into the film’s composer and score. He’s sitting at a piano, so he’s able to give some nice examples which are cut in with clips from the movie and excerpts from the score.
The Making Of The Curse Of The Werewolf (HD, 46:11) – Mike Hill, Catherine Feller, Yvonne Romain, Margaret Robinson, Jimmy Sangster and some archive audio interview clips from Oliver Reed gives us an anecdotal history on the making of the film.
Lycanthropy: The Beast in All Of Us (HD, 3:28) – Mike Hill and Catherine Feller discuss the difference between werewolves in movie and lycanthropy in real life which is more a disease of the mind and not a physical change. An interesting topic all too briefly gone over in this short featurette.
Censoring The Werewolf (HD, 13:48) – Jonathan Rigby, Kevin Lyons, Steve Chibnall, John J Johnston and Denis Meikle discuss some the more risky, themes in the script and scenes from the movie that were altered or cut because of being too much for the times. It appears the film was heavily compromised in post production for its theatrical release (Which isn’t the cut we see on this disc).
Trailers From Hell: The Curse Of The Werewolf (HD, 2:37) – Jon Landis speaks over the trailer, that he comments on the quality of the print a few times, while he praises and discusses the film and trailer (Which is from Joe Dante’s collection).
Theatrical Trailer (HD, 1:51)
Radio Spot (HD, :28)
Still Gallery (HD, 3:30)
The Curse Of The Werewolf is the werewolf or Hammer at its best, but is still plenty an enjoyable effort. Speaking of enjoyable efforts, Scream Factory has really put together a hell of a package for this one. With the beautiful new transfer and loads of extras old and new, this is one of their most complete and wealthy Hammer releases to date. | <urn:uuid:65e9c386-fb4c-4cb1-bbf4-6a6fcefc4b09> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://whysoblu.com/the-curse-of-the-werewolf-collectors-edition-blu-ray-review/ | 2024-04-25T08:44:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.941659 | 1,956 |
The Gentoo hybrid LiveDVD is made by the community for the community. It was created with the help of Gentoo developers from around the world and users alike. Thank you all for your contributions and suggestions!
Please note that this is simply a list of common questions. Please read the Handbook and man pages to gain a greater understanding of how Gentoo works. For answers to questions which may not be answered here, please visit the forums, Bugzilla or #gentoo-ten (webchat) on Freenode.
Download the correct ISO for your hardware
The livedvd-x86-x86_64 ISO will work on 32-bit x86 or 64-bit x86_64. If your architecture is x86, boot with the default. If your arch is amd64, boot with gentoo64.
The livedvd-amd64 ISO is only for x86_64. Boot with the default.
How do I become root?
sudo su -
You can use passwd to change the password for the user you are logged into. As root, you can change any user password by issuing the command passwd <username> For extra options and setting, please man passwd.
Can I copy the image to a USB stick?
Yes. To determine your device before you plug it in, open a terminal and read /var/log/messages. First determine the device:
tail -f /var/log/messages
You will need at least a 4GB device!
Copy the image:
dd if=image.iso of=/dev/sdb
Do not point to a partition number!
Not all BIOS support booting from USB devices. Consult your motherboard documentation first!
Can I resume the autologin?
To resume the KDM autologin, you need to press the ESC key and wait for the timeout to pass or press the Enter key to login.
Tips and tricks
Can I install firmware for my wireless card?
Yes. You just need to copy the firmware to /lib/firmware and reload your wireless card's kernel modules. The example below installs the firmware for a Ralink RT2501USB wireless LAN chipset. It requires non-free firmware, which cannot be included on the Live DVD because of license issues. The firmware is copied from a 2GB USB stick.
To install the firmware, first mount the USB stick:
mount /dev/sdb1 /mnt/pin
Copy the firmware:
cp /mnt/pin/firmware/rt73.bin /lib/firmware
Reload modules so that the firmware is included:
modprobe -r rt73usb rt2x00usb rt2x00lib
Time to insert modules amd load firmware
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January 23, 1984
40 Years Old
Occupation | Artist, Modern Art expert |
Other Name | Levchenko (Ksanti) |
Years Active | 2004-present |
Nationality | Russian |
Residence | Rome, Italy |
Education | University of Illinois |
Website | www.ksantiart.com |
Russian-Italian cosmopolitan artist Elena Ksanti rose her fame as an extraordinary artistic person. She was nominated for the 2021 Person of the Year honor and received an award for her contribution to contemporary art. Besides, she has a large fanbase profile on Instagram (@ksantiart). Elena also earned massive popularity on Facebook & other social media sites. She created a YouTube channel, ‘Ksanti Art’, able to catch the attention of art seekers from over the world.
She has been pursuing her artistic research for over fifteen years, she has chosen to present her works to the public only after gaining full self-awareness.
Elena started her artistic journey in 2004. Since starting, she has been portrayed reflection of the spiritual purification and enlightenment of a human being throughout the entire life cycle of consumption, characteristic of humanity in the 21st century. The author’s philosophy is close to the theory of art therapy, which reflects the subconscious impulses of mental processes. Her innovation in painting influences the psycho-emotional state of the viewer and is aimed at spiritual purification through esoteric practices and meditation. This is an innovation in painting since Elena’s works are capable of influencing the psycho-emotional state of the viewer and are aimed at spiritual purification through esoteric practices and meditation.
In October 2019, Elena Ksanti unveiled her first major personal exhibition, “Parallel Worlds” in Los Angeles. Where she successfully represented her artist’s creative life, different in style and topic, but painted in the same acrylic technique. Her works were exhibited in several regions of Italy, Iran, Qatar, the U.S., and Russia.
Elena Ksanti was born in Rome, Italy. She grew up with her parents and finished her early schooling in Russia. Elena has always been giving her attention to charity. She became Vice President of the International Child Health Foundation in 2014. Her current residence is in Rome, Italy.
Ksanti graduated from secondary school with honors and entered Sochi State University. Later on, she received her second degree at the University of Illinois. Since then, she has entirely devoted herself to entrepreneurial activity. Elena Ksanti has successfully initiated several business projects. For the creative self-fulfillment and development of her artistic potential, Elena graduated from the British Higher School of Art.
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Turkey species are fascinating creatures that can be found in various parts of the world. In this article, we will delve into the distinct differences between Eastern and Wild Turkeys, focusing on their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and survival strategies.
Understanding the Basics of Turkey Species
Turkey species are known for their impressive size and unique appearance. It’s essential to understand the fundamentals before we compare and contrast Eastern and Wild Turkeys.
Turkeys, belonging to the genus Meleagris, are fascinating birds that have captured the attention of humans for centuries. Their distinctive features, such as the fleshy wattle and snood, make them easily recognizable. Additionally, their plumage displays a stunning array of colors, ranging from iridescent bronze to vibrant greens and blues.
These magnificent creatures have a rich history intertwined with human civilization. Native to North America, turkeys were domesticated by indigenous cultures thousands of years ago. They played a vital role in religious ceremonies, cultural traditions, and even served as a source of food for early settlers.
What are Eastern Turkeys?
Eastern Turkeys, also known as Meleagris gallopavo silvestris, are a subspecies of the Wild Turkey. They are primarily found in the eastern parts of North America, including states like Maine, Florida, and everything in between. These turkeys possess unique characteristics that differentiate them from other subspecies.
Eastern Turkeys are known for their impressive size, with adult males weighing up to 30 pounds. Their feathers display a mix of dark and light brown colors, providing excellent camouflage in their natural habitat. These turkeys are highly adaptable and can thrive in various environments, from dense forests to open fields.
During the breeding season, Eastern Turkeys engage in elaborate courtship displays. The males, known as toms, puff up their feathers, spread their tail feathers, and emit deep, resonant gobbling sounds to attract females, known as hens. This behavior is not only a spectacle to witness but also serves as a crucial part of their reproductive cycle.
What are Wild Turkeys?
Wild Turkeys, scientifically known as Meleagris gallopavo, are the largest birds in the gamebird family. They are native to North America and possess several subspecies, including the Eastern Turkey, Rio Grande Turkey, Merriam’s Turkey, and Gould’s Turkey. These turkeys are known for their adaptability and have a significant presence across the continent.
Wild Turkeys have a diverse range of physical characteristics, depending on the subspecies. They can vary in size, coloration, and even the shape of their tail feathers. For example, the Rio Grande Turkey, found in the southwestern United States, has a more slender body and longer legs compared to other subspecies.
These remarkable birds have an omnivorous diet, feeding on a wide variety of foods such as acorns, berries, insects, and even small reptiles. Their ability to forage and adapt to different food sources has contributed to their survival and widespread distribution.
In addition to their ecological importance, Wild Turkeys also hold cultural significance. They are often associated with Thanksgiving, symbolizing abundance and gratitude. Their distinct calls and vibrant plumage have inspired artists, writers, and photographers to capture their beauty and essence.
Physical Differences Between Eastern and Wild Turkeys
Eastern and Wild Turkeys exhibit noticeable physical dissimilarities, including size, weight, color, and feather patterns.
Size and Weight Comparison
Eastern Turkeys are known for their robust physique and can reach an average weight of up to 30 pounds. On the other hand, Wild Turkeys generally weigh between 11 to 24 pounds, depending on the subspecies. These weight variations highlight the differences in their overall size and body structure.
Color and Feather Patterns
Both Eastern and Wild Turkeys possess vibrant feathers, but their color patterns differ. Eastern Turkeys have richer, darker feathers with more distinct black and sepia-toned bands. In contrast, Wild Turkeys are characterized by a slightly paler overall coloration, often exhibiting a mix of brown, bronze, and iridescent feathers.
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
The habitat and distribution of Eastern and Wild Turkeys shed light on their specific ecological preferences and geographic range.
Where Do Eastern Turkeys Live?
Eastern Turkeys primarily inhabit deciduous and mixed coniferous forests across the eastern part of North America. They thrive in areas with an abundance of trees that provide both food and cover.
In states such as Pennsylvania, New York, and West Virginia, Eastern Turkeys are a common sight for birdwatchers and outdoor enthusiasts, often found foraging in forest clearings or nesting near wooded areas.
Where Do Wild Turkeys Live?
Wild Turkeys’ adaptability allows them to thrive in a broader range of habitats compared to their Eastern counterparts. They are found across North America, including regions with various ecosystems such as forests, grasslands, and even suburban areas.
States like Texas, California, and Colorado are home to different subspecies of Wild Turkeys, reflecting their ability to adapt to diverse environments.
As with any living creature, Eastern and Wild Turkeys exhibit unique behaviors when it comes to mating rituals, social structure, and group behavior.
Mating Rituals and Breeding
Eastern Turkeys are known for their elaborate mating rituals, which involve males displaying their beautiful feathers and performing elaborate dances to attract females. These rituals often take place in specific mating grounds, where males compete for the attention of females.
On the other hand, Wild Turkeys also have intricate courtship displays, with males puffing out their feathers, dragging their wings, and emitting distinctive gobbling sounds. Successful males secure mating rights and establish dominance over a group of females.
Social Structure and Group Behavior
Eastern Turkeys tend to exhibit a more hierarchical social structure, with dominant males leading a group of females called a harem. They maintain this structure during mating and nesting, aimed at protecting and ensuring the survival of their offspring.
In contrast, Wild Turkeys often form larger flocks comprising both males and females. These flocks organize themselves in loose social hierarchies and work together to ensure the group’s safety and well-being.
Both Eastern and Wild Turkeys have evolved various survival strategies to deal with predators and adapt to their respective environments.
Predators and Threats
Eastern Turkeys face potential threats from predators such as foxes, raccoons, and bobcats, which may target their eggs or vulnerable young. Habitat loss and hunting pressure have also impacted their populations.
Wild Turkeys, despite their adaptability, face similar threats, such as predation from coyotes, golden eagles, and other larger carnivorous species. Habitat degradation and hunting have also impacted some subspecies.
To avoid predation, Eastern Turkeys rely on their keen senses and agile climbing skills, often nesting in tall trees to protect their young. They have evolved to forage on a variety of food sources, allowing them to adapt to changing environments.
Wild Turkeys have also developed remarkable adaptation mechanisms, including their excellent eyesight, which enables them to detect threats from a distance. Their ability to fly swiftly helps them escape danger and find suitable roosting locations.
In conclusion, Eastern and Wild Turkeys differ in several aspects, including physical characteristics, habitat preferences, behavior, and survival strategies. By understanding these differences, we can gain a deeper appreciation for these majestic birds and their remarkable ability to adapt to their environments. Whether you encounter an Eastern Turkey in the forests of the eastern United States or observe a Wild Turkey flock roaming across open grasslands, take a moment to appreciate the fascinating variations that nature has given us. | <urn:uuid:d08ca2ca-ed71-4034-a309-e06b18412fbf> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://wildexplained.com/animal-encyclopedia/exploring-the-difference-between-eastern-and-wild-turkeys/ | 2024-04-25T07:51:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.954057 | 1,588 |
Heathy Land & Water invites you to attend the Moreton Bay Ramsar Network Forum at Deception Bay to celebrate five years of management outcomes. This was achieved across our unique Moreton Bay Ramsar Wetland through our project funded by the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.
The Moreton Bay Ramsar Stakeholder Network brings together members from the community, researchers, practitioners, Traditional Owners, and state and local government departments. This collaboration has facilitated and driven invaluable and long-lasting conservation efforts for the natural assets of the Moreton Bay Ramsar Wetland.
We hope you join us for a day to reflect on these great achievements, and hear from a range of presenters who have overseen some of the iconic on-ground works delivered. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
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Come meet the poster presenters to ask them questions and discuss their work
Check the programme for our poster viewing moments. For more details on each poster, click on the poster titles to read the abstract.
PO013: nabla analytics: wind assets guardian, monitoring loads and performance, while guiding preventive O&M
Ahmed Moussa, Head of Business Development, Nabla Wind Hub
nabla analytics is a O&M tool aimed to help controlling operational risk within each year. It is providing predictive information helpful to support medium-term planning of the SPV – Special Purpose Vehicle, but also to ensure asset valuation for strategic transactions (VDD – Vendor Due Diligences, M&A – Merger and Acquisition). The tool is fuelled by precise independent aeroelastic models (built and validated following recommendations from IEC61400-28 standard), wind measurements, O&M track record, SCADAs, WTG platform knowledge, and finite element analyses of components (including different multiaxial fatigue analysis). All these sources of data result in predictions of the time to failure per component, and per wind turbine. Such time to failure is calculated considering fatigue accumulation based on site condition, per wind direction, seasonal, day-night etc., and corrected taking into account coefficients of reliability, based on the component's characteristics and operation. Each components failure is then addressed with a preventive calendar, displaying earlier dates for different recommendations, tailor made for each component and position within the wind farm, advising for visual inspections, NDTs – Non-Destructive Tests, preventive actions, aging management plans, or stock assurance. Such level of detail is translated into actual forecasted preventive OPEX, which operators and asset managers can add to the fixed OPEX arising their O&M contracts, and confront with the wind farm's performance, which nabla analytics also measures, checking real availability and performance (versus contractual). In addition, thanks to its reliable loads' calculations, which are updated at the pace of SCADA data availability (and at any other available sensorics installed in the WTG, such as iSpin), nabla analytics is able to detect extreme events causing extreme loads and send “structural” alarms to the operation team, preventing big operational and reputational risks. It's worth mentioning that the independent aeroelastic models used by nabla analytics are validated at the highest standard of accuracy in the industry, which enables uncertainty levels below 15% when returning results. nabla analytics is a hybrid data analytics tool, merging physical calculations with unique real data, and delivering forecasts beyond the capacity of any bigdata tool. This tool can be improved by being connected to nabla's spinner anemometer (iSpin), which would enable the system on detecting gusts or states happening within the 10-min SCADA registers, plus providing precise data on wind conditions, YMA – Yaw Misalignment, and power curve characteristic (on demand IEC61400-12-2 compliant). This O&M monitoring tool is unparalleled today in the industry and is offered as a key tool for lowering LCOE – Levelized Cost of Energy, while maintaining the value of the wind assets as high as possible, with a continuous life extension and performance improvement mindset. | <urn:uuid:5cef7c97-4c57-4767-aeb3-63e73b40a5ed> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://windeurope.org/tech2022/programme/posters/PO013/ | 2024-04-25T08:02:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.91095 | 668 |
Can you match 5 characters in a row in Harry Potter Top Trumps Match?
The World of Harry Potter gets a new adventure in this brand new edition of Harry Potter Top Trumps Match!
Can you get 5 wizards, witches or creatures in a row and win the game? Or will your special Top Trumps cards let you take the match from your opponent!
With loads of cubes and loads of characters, this is a contest like no other!
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Official product news about the upcoming OnePlus 10 Pro has begun to trickle out. For now, we have an incomplete overview with some pictures and specs, while things like a price, release date, and the finer details will have to wait for later.
First up: specs. OnePlus 10 Pro officially has the brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. This is Qualcomm’s new flagship SoC for 2022, and it features a single ARM Cortex X2 core, three medium Cortex A710 CPUs, and four small Cortex A510 CPUs, all built on a 4 nm process. OnePlus isn’t saying how much RAM and storage the 10 Pro has, but the 9 Pro came with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. The company confirmed the display is 120 Hz but didn’t give a size, though rumors say it’s 6.7-inch, the same as the OnePlus 9 Pro. That fits the now-official dimensions, which are 163 × 73.9 × 8.55 mm.
The battery is officially 5000 mAh, an upgrade over the 9 Pro’s 4500 mAh battery. Considering the similar dimensions between the two phones, this is a welcome upgrade in battery density. OnePlus is also up to a whopping 80 W “SuperVOOC” quick charging now—an improvement over last year’s 65 W “Warp Charge.” OnePlus doesn’t give any indication of what kind of charge time we can expect, but 65 W could charge the 9 Pro’s 4500 mAh battery from 0-100 in a half-hour. Charging speed is still outpacing battery growth, so the 10 Pro should charge in under a half-hour. Just like last year, wireless charging is 50 W.
OnePlus has pitched itself as a scrappy startup in the past, but it’s actually owned by the Chinese company BBK Electronics, one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers. Just like General Motors, BBK has multiple brands (OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, and iQOO) targeting different markets, and they share plenty of parts and engineering. While OnePlus and Oppo have always shared some engineering resources, last year it was announced OnePlus would actually be folded into Oppo.
The Oppoization of OnePlus is going to be a major narrative for the OnePlus 10 Pro. We can already see a bit of it with the change from “Warp Charging” (OnePlus branding) to “SuperVOOC” (Oppo branding). But what really matters is the software, which will see OnePlus adopt Oppo’s Color OS Android skin with a few custom tweaks rather than the separate codebases the two companies were running. We got a glimpse of this design direction via the OnePlus 9’s Android 12 update, and the reviews were not kind. But we’ll see what the first new phone software brings.
As for the design, the camera block is really the only area where Android OEMs allow themselves to differentiate from the norm. This year, OnePlus is going with this square-ish design that wraps around the side of the phone. It looks a lot like the Galaxy S21 Ultra camera block, except that it’s wrapped around the entire corner. Inside the camera block are three cameras and an LED flash. Right now, OnePlus is only disclosing megapixel counts, and those are 48MP, 50MP, and 8MP.
We don’t actually have a picture of the front yet, so above is OnLeak’s unofficial render from a few months ago. This has the camera hole on the left side instead of the middle. Other than that, it looks like every other Android phone on the market.
It might be because of Oppo’s influence, but OnePlus’ launch is all sorts of weird this year. The phone is launching in China first on January 11. We don’t have a price yet, but OnePlus’ flagship prices have gone up every year so far, and the 9 Pro was $969. There’s also no word on a US release date yet. | <urn:uuid:8c5f5779-ba25-49c9-a5ec-9f6b2b194f4e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://wirelesstrainingcenter.com/the-oneplus-10-pro-is-official-sports-80-w-charging/ | 2024-04-25T08:20:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.948407 | 872 |
Is a bank teller a good job? In the fast-paced world of finance and banking, the role of a bank teller has been a vital component in facilitating daily transactions and providing essential customer service.
As automation and digitalization continue to transform the industry, many individuals considering a career in banking may wonder, “Is a bank teller a good job?”
This question is not only relevant to aspiring professionals seeking entry-level positions but also to those contemplating a career change.
In this exploration of the bank teller role, we will delve into the benefits and potential drawbacks associated with this position.
By shedding light on the various aspects of being a bank teller, we aim to provide valuable insights that can help individuals make informed decisions about their career paths.
While the banking landscape evolves, the human touch and personalized service that bank tellers offer remain crucial to the overall customer experience.
Whether you are drawn to the world of finance, seek job stability, or wish to develop essential skills for future career growth, this article will provide a comprehensive view of whether a bank teller is a good job.
Let’s delve into the details and explore the unique opportunities and challenges that come with this pivotal role in the banking industry.
Is a Bank Teller a Good Job?
The role of a bank teller can be considered a good job for certain individuals, as it offers a range of advantages and opportunities.
As frontline representatives of financial institutions, bank tellers play a vital role in providing essential customer service and facilitating various financial transactions.
This position serves as an entry point for individuals seeking to enter the banking industry, allowing them to gain valuable experience and insights into the workings of the financial sector.
One of the primary advantages of being a bank teller is the opportunity for job stability.
Despite advancements in automation and digital banking, there is still a demand for skilled and personable bank tellers who can cater to customer needs effectively.
Additionally, many banks offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, making this job attractive for individuals seeking a steady income.
Moreover, working as a bank teller allows individuals to develop essential skills, such as cash handling, customer service, and problem-solving, which can be valuable assets in various career paths within or beyond the banking industry.
Furthermore, this role often offers opportunities for career growth, with many tellers eventually advancing to positions like personal bankers or branch managers.
However, it’s important to consider potential drawbacks as well. Bank tellers may face repetitive tasks, dealing with irate customers, and pressure to meet performance targets.
Moreover, the advancement opportunities might be limited in some cases.
Ultimately, whether a bank teller is a good job depends on an individual’s preferences, long-term career goals, and ability to handle the challenges that come with the role.
For those seeking stability, valuable skills, and a foot in the finance industry, being a bank teller can be a rewarding and worthwhile career choice.
Essential Skills and Qualifications for Bank Tellers
Bank tellers require a specific set of essential skills and qualifications to excel in their roles.
Strong numerical abilities are crucial for accurate cash handling and transaction processing.
Exceptional customer service and communication skills enable them to interact effectively with clients.
Attention to detail ensures error-free transactions and compliance with regulations.
Basic computer literacy is essential for using banking software and digital tools.
Additionally, honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness are vital qualities, considering the sensitive nature of financial transactions.
While a high school diploma or equivalent is the minimum educational requirement, relevant experience in customer service or finance can enhance a candidate’s prospects of securing a bank teller position.
Salary and Compensation for Bank Tellers
The salary and compensation for bank tellers can vary depending on factors such as the bank’s size, location, and the teller’s experience.
On average, bank tellers earn a competitive hourly wage, with opportunities for overtime pay.
Some banks may offer benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Additionally, there may be performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions tied to meeting sales targets or customer service metrics.
While the initial compensation may be moderate, this position can serve as a stepping stone to higher-paying roles within the banking industry for those who demonstrate exceptional skills and commitment.
How to Prepare for a Career as a Bank Teller
To prepare for a career as a bank teller, individuals should focus on acquiring essential skills and qualifications.
Pursuing a high school diploma or equivalent is the first step.
Developing strong numerical abilities and practicing accurate cash handling are crucial.
Improving communication and customer service skills is vital, as is gaining computer literacy.
Consider seeking part-time or volunteer work in customer-facing roles to gain relevant experience.
Familiarize yourself with banking products and services.
Additionally, researching the specific requirements of banks and financial institutions, and tailoring your resume and cover letter accordingly, can boost your chances of landing a bank teller position.
The bank teller role presents a mixed picture, offering both advantages and considerations.
For individuals seeking entry into the banking industry, the position provides valuable experience, essential skills development, and job stability.
The opportunity to interact with customers and contribute to their financial needs can be rewarding.
However, potential drawbacks, such as repetitive tasks and pressure to meet targets, should be taken into account.
Whether a bank teller is a good job ultimately depends on individual preferences and career aspirations.
For those seeking a stepping stone to further growth in finance or looking for stability and customer-oriented work, being a bank teller can indeed be a gratifying and promising career choice. | <urn:uuid:a2fa6709-1e20-41e8-af39-88f658fc185e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://wiresee.com/is-a-bank-teller-a-good-job-full-guide/ | 2024-04-25T07:52:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.935344 | 1,187 |
Artem Lobov’s failed attempt to stop Conor McGregor from calling him names on social media will cost Russian Hammer money.
The Supreme Court of Ireland, which dismissed Lobov’s insult claim against McGregor late last year, ruled that the Russian-Irish fighter will pay the legal costs associated with the consideration of this issue.
Two weeks earlier, Judge Garrett Simons had said that McGregor’s insults “are within the scope and are part of the trash talk used by MMA fighters,” thereby legislating the Irishman’s right to publicly call his former sparring partner a “rat,” which he promptly took advantage of.
However, Lobov will only pay legal fees after the court decides on his first lawsuit against McGregor, in which he identifies himself as the author of the idea to launch the Proper No. whiskey brand. 12, and demands five per cent of the six hundred million dollars the Irishman made from his sale. | <urn:uuid:3958c9f3-a7a3-4952-a0c6-175c34899511> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://wmmaa.org/artem-lobov-will-pay-for-a-failed-attempt-to-sue-conor-mcgregor/ | 2024-04-25T08:51:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.966864 | 199 |
A very interesting web site came across my path while checking my email the other day. www.yourgardenshow.com
is calling all gardeners to participate in an attempt to count bees! The idea of the count is to shed some light on our current bee crisis and find out why our nation’s most important pollinator is disappearing. If you go to the web site, sign up for the Great Sunflower Project. There are already 100,000 members who are helping to create bee conservation efforts by planting bee-friendly plants and counting the bees that visit that flower for 15 minutes each week this summer and beyond. Most of us are familiar with Facebook.com, a web site for social interaction. Your Garden Show .com is a social network for gardeners! Since WNF&GA has had an ongoing interest in bees, I thought that our membership would be interested in counting bees!
Don’t get stung!
Louise Shoksnyder, Garden Focus Coordinator
Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden – A Natural Approach to Pest Control by Jessica Walliser
I recently saw this book in the “new books” nonfiction section of a local library. I like to check out this section in the library and then decide whether or not I want to purchase it for myself. This one is a keeper in that it’s not only interesting reading but will be a continued valuable reference book. It’s also not a book to read before mealtime as some of the pictures are quite graphic (and so interesting!) The contents include information about beneficial insects in general and then proceed to go in more depth into the predators and the parasitoids. Recommendations are made to bring the most highly attractive plants and the beneficials together. Plant partnerships or companion planting suggestions include pole beans growing up corn plants, pepper plants with dill, and alyssum and lettuce to form a living mulch beneath tomatoes. A wonderful chapter details plant profiles in “the importance of landscape diversity and complexity for good bugs”. There’s an excellent graphic-concluding chapter reflecting the beneficial insects, some of the pests they consume and plants that support them. Whether we just enjoy reading this book or choose to get more actively involved in the gardening aspects, it is a good go-to for anyone interested in nature and our potential interactions with it. | <urn:uuid:9104faf1-c5aa-47c9-880f-73510ad7d4ea> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://wnfga.org/interests/gardening/ | 2024-04-25T07:08:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.933057 | 485 |
If you’re tired of plain, boring nails you need to learn how to paint your nails. I went through months of frustration before I found the right way to do it. Now I do it every month and love it.
What You’ll Need?
A nail polish, a base coat, a clear top coat, and a nail clipper. Cuticle trimmers and/or sticks. And you’ll need to use your filing tool to file your nails properly.
Paint Your Nails:
- Paint your nails with the base coat.
- Use a clear top coat if you don’t have it already. This helps protect your nails from chipping, cracking, or peeling.
- Remove any tape, polish remover, makeup, or nail polish residue from your nails.
- If you want to remove nail polish residue, use acetone to cleanse your nails.
Salvage your old nail polish:
Most nail polish doesn’t last very long, so if you don’t know how long it’s been sitting around in the closet, it might be time to buy another bottle. You can also use other techniques to determine when your nail polish is about to expire such as when you open a bottle the first time and the nail polish looks slimy, and when you open it the second time, there’s no slime and it’s hard to get out of the bottle.
- Old nail polish looks thick and gloopy. Open the bottle and if the nail polish appears slimy it’s old. Another way to know whether or not your nail polish is old is if you can pull the brush out of the bottle and it won’t get stuck in the bottle.
- To really salvage an old nail polish that has become thick, try adding nail polish thinner to the old polish. This works better if you have some extra paint thinner in your supplies.
- Don’t store nail polish in direct sunlight. When you paint your nails, choose a safe, clean, well-lit space.
- Nail polish fumes are no joke. They can cause dizziness, shortness of breath, and headaches. It is always better to keep your room well ventilated and use a desk that has a paper under it.
- You’ll need all of these things to speed up the nail painting process and make sure your nails are nice and clean. Dip a cotton ball in some nail polish remover and then hold it against the nail for 10 seconds.
- You must do the exact opposite when removing a manicure. First, using a cotton ball, carefully remove any leftover polish or adhesive that may be trapped around the edges of the nail. Second, wipe the nail with some nail polish remover, being careful not to get any of the polish removers on the cuticle area of your nail. After this is done, let the nail dry completely for at least 30 minutes before you start putting on the next coat.
- Use this polish top coat to protect your nail polish from chips and nicks. You can use it on your bare nails, or even on your nails that are already painted if you want to keep them looking shiny and new.
- It is important to use a glass nail file and work from the side to the middle, then work the top down to avoid pushing the polish away.
- Go to a straight swiping motion without buffing your nails. You’ll want to get rid of those nail-biting problems by using the buffer to remove your mistakes when you’re working on your nails.
There are many factors to consider when choosing the proper nail shape for your nail design, including your preference, nail type, and the specific nail you’re shaping.
- You should never file your nails with a sawing motion. These motions may weaken and break your nails. If you’d like to file your nails, begin with the outside of the nail and work your way towards the centre.
- Each stroke should go in the same direction – you shouldn’t use a sawing motion when filing your nails, as these might weaken and break the nails. Push your cuticles back.
- Once they’re softened, it’s easier to apply the cuticle cream without the polish smearing, so try giving your nails a soak in warm water for a minute or two first.
- Dip a clean cotton swab in acetone or rubbing alcohol and apply it to your nail; use light pressure to avoid applying too much pressure.
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Are you sick of listening to poor sound quality of those built-in speakers?
I know they do not provide clarity in sound, thus, listening to dialogues, music, or watching movies, etc., becomes very difficult and boring (been there, done that!). Though it is improving day by day, it still cannot match up to amazing audio quality of a soundbar or center channels.
Soundbar is a perfect choice for small and medium-sized rooms because of its shape and connectivity. Nevertheless, buying a soundbar is not a child’s play. There are hundreds of brands and products available which needs proper evaluation.
It needs proper research and that can be confusing. But don’t worry we have made your task easier.
Here are top 5 Best Soundbar under $300 with their features, pros, and cons. Now enjoy your sports, games, movies, or binge-watch your favorite Netflix shows with high-definition audio and less clutter.
Top 5 Best Soundbar Under $300 in 2021
1. Yamaha YAS107 Sound Bar – Best Overall
Yamaha YAS107 can be put on a shelf or in front of your TV or it can be rotated for low-profile wall mounting. It supports the latest HDMI technologies and also lets you stream wirelessly from a mobile, tablet, echo dot, etc. using Bluetooth.
This soundbar has a clear voice mode to enhance the dialogues and narration of movies and TV shows.
Dual built-in subwoofers and a unique bass reflex port deliver deep bass without the need of a separate subwoofer box.
With the dimensions of 5.2″ x 35″ x 2.2″ and 7.5 pounds weight, this soundbar features a perfectly slim and stylish look. The dedicated remote control provided with the soundbar is regular in size. Also, the text and buttons on remote are large enough making it suitable for older consumers.
#2. ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 Sound Bar – Runner Up
ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 soundbar is one of the best soundbars available and that too for a reasonable price. It uses built-in hearing aid technology, thus even at low volume, each sound is crystal-clear.
It comes equipped with a compact aluminum cabinet which delivers home-theatre like sound experience. With the help of patented AccuVoice technology, this soundbar produces high-quality sound clarity.
It is a 2.1 channel soundbar producing a total output amplifier power of 24 Wattage with three 3″ x 2″ full-range speakers.
The dimensions of this soundbar are 17″ x 3.1″ x 2.9″ and weighs 3 pounds which makes it perfect and easy to install anywhere in the room. Installing is also quite simple, you just have to connect it using a single wire.
The right side of speaker includes 4 buttons: Power, volume up and down, and input. You will find a power port, 3.5 mm mini-jack, RCA, and digital optical port on the back. To control it from a distance, you can either use provided ZVOX remote control or your current T.V. remote.
#3. VIZIO SB3821-C6 Sound Bar – Budget Pick
This 2.1 channel soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer which brings in a home theatre experience. It delivers super-clear voices and sounds at levels up to 100dB.
The soundbar utilizes DTS TruVolume to avoid the fluctuations in the volume and DTS TruSurround to produce amazing surround sound experience.
With Dolby Digital decoder you will experience premium sound quality and deep thumping bass. It has a built-in Bluetooth feature which allows you to conveniently control the soundbar using your mobile or tablet.
Its dimensions are 38” x 3” x 3” and weighs 5.8 pounds. Connecting it to the television is also quick and pretty easy. You are also provided with a wireless remote to control the input, audio, and volume.
At the back of the soundbar, you will find a USB port, 3.5mm jack, RCA cable, and coaxial optical and digital inputs.
#4. Polk Audio Signature Series S35 – Value for Money
This Polk soundbar will give you a cinematic experience right in your living room with the help of six (6) 3″ drivers and one (1) 1″ Terylene tweeter dome.
With the help of its patented power port technology, the soundbar gives amazing and deep bass. It also uses turbulence-smoothing diffuser to reduce noise and distortion.
The rounded edges and modern cabinet styling give this soundbar a perfect and stylish look. It produces a total output amplifier power between 20 -150 Watts/Channel and the frequency response spans from 53 Hz to 40 kHz.
The soundbar has a perfect dimension of 6.1″(D) X 24.4″(W) X 4.1″(H) to fit anywhere and weighs 14 pounds. It also has precision cross-overs and an anti-diffraction magnetic grille to elevate the output sound.
#5. Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar – Best Connectivity
The Bose Solo 5 delivers improved sound quality compare to Television speakers.
It comes with Dialogue mode feature which makes it easy to hear and understand every word of all your favorite TV programs.
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity that lets you stream music from anywhere and any device.
The advanced technology of the system automatically adjusts the sound without having to do anything.
Talking about its dimensions and weight, at 21.5 x 3.4 x 2.8 and 3.7 pounds it is one of the most compact soundbars. Thus, making it easy to mount anywhere.
It comes with a universal remote which controls soundbar, TV, Bluetooth connections, etc. You’ll find 4 ports on the soundbar: Power, Aux, Optical, and Coaxial.
Buying Guide: How to Find the Best Soundbar Under $300
Finding the right soundbar that not only fits your budget but also has some amazing features is not an easy task. Just like the other appliances we must take care and look for certain points while buying a soundbar.
You wouldn’t want to change your soundbar every few months, that is why we have prepared this buying guide to make your task easier and help you choose the right soundbar within $300 budget.
You need amazing sound quality and that is the reason you are buying a soundbar in the first place. The frequency of the sound, its output power, the clarity in dialogues and loudness are some of the points you must consider while checking the sound quality.
The dimensions of the soundbar must be suitable for your room and the location you want to place it. You must check for the wall-mounting equipment if you wish to mount it on the wall.
The soundbars come with a variety of connectivity options like HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ethernet, etc. The wireless option will allow you to control the device using mobiles, laptops, echo dot, and tablets. Also, you must go for the one that supports the port of your TV and other devices.
Define a limit before you start searching. It is easier to find right product when you know the budget. As in this case, we have set the budget to $300 but you can set your own.
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Did you know that 15% of women are diagnosed with Hypoactive Sexual-Desire Disorder (H.S.D.D)? This disorder is characterized by a lack of female desire coupled with significant emotional distress, primarily in post-menopausal women. A recent article in The New York Times placed Dutch psychopharmacologist Adriaan Tuiten in the spotlight for his new research studies on sex differences. Tuiten, who has spent his career studying biological and psychological interactions, may have unlocked some the intricacies of female desire via his study on possibly the first, successful female-desire drug.
The publicized misnomer that this drug will be a “female Viagra” simplifies its actual complexity. Ongoing studies in this field since 1998 unequivocally show that the male and female impetus for desire differs significantly, especially in the brain. While both male and female desire stem from similar areas of the brain, studies show that, over time, female desire wanes at a significantly higher rate than observed in males.
How can women combat this atrophy of desire? Tuiten tested and observed 420 female subjects beginning in the fall of 2011 to answer just that. His drugs Lybrido and Lybridos are expected to be presented shortly to the F.D.A., and may be on the market by 2016 following a larger-scale trial.
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091: Amber Lambke on Invigorating a Community Through Industry
Amber Lambke is the president of the Somerset Grist Mill, LLC and its Maine Grains label, which is carried by specialty food stores and used by fine restaurants and bakeries throughout Northeastern US. She is also the executive director of the Maine Grain Alliance. Amber has worked with local business leaders and community members to successfully bring the cultivation and processing of heritage grains back to Skowhegan, Maine, which is a driving force behind Maine’s sustainable foods movement. Her efforts through the Maine Grain Alliance have generated a broader understanding and appreciation of the nutritional and economic value of heritage grains and oats, as well as their exceptional flavor. The alliance’s Kneading Conference, co-founded by Amber, now draws thousands of attendees from across North America each year and has spawned similar conferences across the country.
Playing Small Moment
Amber began to volunteer with an organization called, Main Street, from 2005-2007. Her mindset was focused on recruiting someone to start a business to help her town. Amber never considered that someone would be her.
The Wake Up Call
Amber’s wake up call was recognizing the power of a project to unite people around a common cause. Leadership has been her biggest wake up call.
Style of Leadership
Amber leads by example. She likes to engage in a task with her eyes wide open in order to see who else could do it before they realize it, so she can bring more to the table.
What Are You Excited About?
Maine Grains is now 3 years into their launch and is recognizing the increasing demand for their rolled oats. New equipment has been purchased from Germany and Amber is excited to start upping their production to reach out to new businesses.
Amber always tries to keep her own thoughts in check and saying the right things to herself to be stronger.
Book to Develop Leadership
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey
What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?
Amber would tell her younger self to trust her instincts earlier. She always had a vision in business, and she didn’t know where it came from. Amber believes that everyone has intuition about where their life is headed.
“You need to have an affection for place, and people and animals; and you need to have an affection for hard work and the soil and all of the things that come together to make a successful and productive life.”
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Restoring, Creating and Refinishing
In Business Over 25 Years
Wood Touch-ups and Repair is a locally owned and operated wood finishing business specializing in antique restoration as well as on-site repairs, custom color matching, high-end painting and finishing. We've been in business for over 25 years; starting in 1991 by owner Diana (Di) Hunter. We work with local builders, designers and homeowners to create custom finishes. We look forward to working with you on your next project.
Servicing the Greater Grand Rapids area and Lakeshore Communities
Tel: (616) 340-3539
We prefer contact via phone and look forward to your call. If we are onsite or in the workshop, we may not hear the phone. Please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
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Dr. Joshua (Josh) Jodoin is a university lecturer, researcher, and author. He is passionate about sustainable development and is currently writing a book on a new area of study called Language Education for Sustainable Development (LESD). In this episode we talk to Josh about his research, his experience teaching in Europe and Asia, his experience with indigenous people in Calgary, and other topics. The following list of references offer some follow-up on topics mentioned in the episode.
What we owe the future, Will Macaskill – https://whatweowethefuture.com/
Rachel Carson, Silent Spring – Rachel Carson, Silent Spring
Karl Popper – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Popper
Alberta Future Leaders Program – https://www.alberta.ca/albertas-future-leaders-program.aspx
University of Nottingham – https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/index.aspx
Fort McKay – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_McKay
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Destiny delivered for Argentina and Lionel Messi in Qatar as one of the greatest players ever to play the game finally got his hands on the Jules Rimet trophy.
This was the third time Argentina has won the World Cup, but the first time Messi has been able to claim football’s biggest prize.
Too often in his career as an international player for Argentina, he has been almost left to handle to burden himself. Carrying his country as far as he could on his back, but 2022 was different.
Even the most seasoned casino reviewers could not predict the chances of Messi winning the World Cup. Argentina were not the favourites going into the competition, but there was increasingly a sense of fate for Messi.
A number of players stepped up and gave their all for Messi and Argentina. They saw it as the final chance to give their teammate and hero the trophy he deserved before he retires.
Amongst those players include stars like Rodrigo De Paul of Atletico Madrid, Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes of Juventus, and Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa.
In the midfield, supporting Messi with progressive passes while also endlessly running to put in defensive masterclasses was Brighton and Hove Albion’s Alexis Mac Allister.
Having been utilised as an attacking midfielder in the Premier League last season, he moved to a deeper role recently. While still being utilised in the attack, he played in a central midfielder two behind Messi and Julian Álvarez in a role he quickly adapted to for Brighton this season as well.
It started for Mac Allister, like it did for his older brother, at Argentinos Juniors. He worked his way through the youth ranks and made his professional debut in 2016/17. That year he helped his side achieve promotion to the top flight.
Signed for Brighton by Graham Potter in January of 2019, Mac Allister returned on loan to Argentinos Juniors till the end of July that season, before finishing 2019 on loan at Boca Juniors.
His brothers continue to ply their trade in Argentina, while his father, Carlos Mac Allister is one of the most recognizable names in Argentine football. He too played for Argentinos Juniors and Boca Juniors before retiring in 1999 and also starred alongside Diego Maradona in the Argentine national team.
He has since become a key player in Brighton’s continued improvements in the Premier League and really made the most of the injury to Giovanni Lo Celso which opened up his role in the Argentine national team this World Cup.
Mac Allister provided supporting runs to the forward line of Messi and Álvarez throughout the campaign while also balancing his defensive responsibilities impressively.
His contributions in attack were perfectly highlighted with a wonderful assist for Angel Di Maria to give Argentina a 2-0 lead in the World Cup final just before halftime.
FBref has his performances ranking in the 89th percentile for progressive passes, averaging 3.76 per game during the World Cup. As much as he worked with the ball, he was in the 89th percentile too for progressive passes received (3.76 per 90) highlighting how often he was able to get forward and be a focal point in how Argentina built attacks.
He had a pass completion of 88.3% and off the ball he was in the 88th percentile for passes blocked (1.96 per 90) while also managing 6.55 ball recoveries per 90.
For Mac Allister this will be a moment he will never forget, to have been a part of a side that wins a World Cup is a monumental achievement. And at just 23 years of age, playing alongside the likes of Enzo Fernandez (21), Cristian Romero (24) and Álvarez (22) there is a lot to be excited about for the future of the national team. Messi himself has said he hopes to continue after many thought he would retire on a high.
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Obstacles to global shipping: Piracy and terrorism
8.5 > Revered privateer: Sir Francis Drake (1540 to 1596) was considered a hero by the English, but a pirate by the Spanish for his raids on their trading ships. In 1581 he was knighted by the English crown.
The return of the buccaneer
As globalization progressed during the 1990s, pirate ships again appeared on the horizon, more than a century after their virtual disappearance. Piracy is an age-old maritime phenomenon, often sanctioned by the state, and in some cases it is even a highly respected profession. The English crown certainly welcomed the treasures explorer Sir Francis Drake (1540 to 1596) brought back from his raids on Spanish trading ships. Privateering was formally abolished by the Paris Declaration respecting Maritime Law issued on 16 April 1856. Now piracy is on the rise again, mainly off the coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden, i.e., along the major trade routes. Piracy frequently goes hand in hand with abject poverty, which drives people into this “line of business”. It is often boosted by the complete collapse of government order in the nations concerned. Piracy not only poses a threat to the crews of the ships and their cargo. It also makes maritime transportation more expensive. Shippers and ship-owners are feeling the costs of piracy quite substantially. The insurance premiums for a passage through the Gulf of Aden have increased more than tenfold, for example. The optional detour around the Cape of Good Hope takes weeks longer and uses much more fuel. Nevertheless, the risk of falling victim to a pirate attack is quite slim, even at piracy hotspots. Overall annual losses as a result of piracy in the straits are estimated to be 0.001 to 0.002 per cent of the total cargo value involved. According to experts, this amount is by no means alarming. The same applies to the current piracy hotspot, the Horn of Africa from the Somali coast to the Gulf of Aden, through which about 16,000 ships pass each year.
Terrorism – an incalculable risk
Since the terror attacks of 11 September 2001, the “worldwide threat to shipping” has become an increasingly significant topic. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a number of binding security measures. The USA has taken the most drastic precautions, including the monitoring of containers during loading and along the entire transport chain. The United States’ most important trading partners comply with these measures to prevent problems with container traffic. On the one hand they are designed to prevent terrorists at sea from acquiring supplies of weapons and materials, and on the other, to avoid ships being hijacked and used as weapons themselves – like the aircraft used in the 9/11 attacks.
- 8.6 > Modern piracy: Following a steep increase in piracy at the start of this century, the number of attacks has now declined again worldwide. The exceptions are the waters off East Africa, and particularly Somalia.
- Security is a huge challenge for container traffic. The maritime system of container transportation is complex, involving interactions between diverse stakeholders, industries, regulatory bodies, modes of transport, operations systems, legal frameworks and terms of liability. The European Conference of Ministers of Transportation (ECMT) maintains that all stakeholders are responsible for the safety of the container trade. One solitary breach of security can compromise the security of the entire logistics chain. In addition to seaport container terminals, other extremely vulnerable points are marshalling yards, street stops and parking areas.
- A number of studies have been carried out on the economic consequences of terrorism on maritime traffic, most of which relate to US American ports. Their aim is to determine the total material losses in the event of a terrorist attack and subsequent port closures. Simulations, for instance, were used to calculate the economic damage of an attack on the port of Los Angeles with a radioactive “dirty bomb”. As a result of the attack all US ports would be closed for a week; clearing the resultant container congestion would take 92 days. The overall damage is estimated to be USD 58 billion. This purely economic study did not take into account the number of people who could potentially be killed or the damage to buildings. The consequences would nonetheless be disastrous.
- If it were to occur in one of the world’s largest ports (to compare container turnover in 2007: Los Angeles handled 8.4 million TEUs, Hamburg 9.9 million TEUs and Singapore 27.9 million TEUs) the impact would be even more severe. However, as yet there are no reliable estimates of likely preventative costs or how these stack up against the potential damage of terrorist attacks.
- 8.7 > For fear of pirate raids, big guns are deployed in the Gulf of Aden. Japanese marines are among those hunting the freebooters. During a manoeuvre, the destroyer “Ikazuchi” goes alongside the supply vessel “Mashu”.
- Preventative costs include the purchase of specific equipment to monitor cargo shipments (such as X-ray facilities) and the assignment of very highly qualified personnel. On the one hand private stakeholders such as the shipping companies themselves invest in such security measures. On the other, countries stipulate certain requirements. The OECD has estimated the initial cost to shipping companies for implementing the security measures at USD 1.3 billion, and subsequently USD 730 million a year. These increased costs are reflected in higher prices and/or lower profit margins, at least in the short term, and thus tend to decrease maritime traffic. Then again, the measures could in the long term help to reduce costs in various ways – by cutting delays and speeding up processing times, for instance. It is also conceivable that the improved monitoring in handling and loading equipment, the greater use of IT and resulting lower personnel costs, fewer thefts due to improved security, and the lower insurance premiums as a result of greater security could cut costs in the long run. In spite of these potential reductions, experts believe that overall the higher security standards have driven up transport costs substantially. The OECD estimates that the threat of terrorist attacks in the United States has cancelled out about half the productivity gains in logistics of the past 10 years. Fears have even been voiced that the permanent terrorist threat is compromising the entire globalization process of the past 3 decades. The consequences to the organization of production are not so easy to quantify at present. Will it be possible to maintain just-in-time production in the future? As an initial reaction to insecurity caused by the terrorism threat, some manufacturers no longer rely only on just-in-time consignments.
The price of fear
A comprehensive economic analysis of the overall costs and gains of the security measures has yet to be carried out. The question at what stage the cure becomes more costly than the disease cannot yet be answered. Nobody knows exactly when the costs of the extra safety will surpass the costs of potential damage and devastation caused by actual terror attacks. Nightmare scenarios of hijacked ships being blown up and triggering gigantic explosions in vital ports cannot be completely ruled out, but are considered by experts to be extremely unlikely. | <urn:uuid:0a3c97bf-35ad-4d2c-a93c-b2777ba6999f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://worldoceanreview.com/en/wor-1/transport/piracy-and-terrorism/ | 2024-04-25T08:32:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.960258 | 1,458 |
How excited I usually am about Shopify. The fact they didn't have a proper native way to build multi-language stores annoyed me many times. Apps like Weglot worked fine, but as one of the most extensive eCommerce software companies, you would expect this solution to be integrated.
But... *drum roll* it is finally here. We tested it on our latest project The Change Starts. The initial idea was to use Weglot, but as the new app launched right before the deadline, we decided to switch and integrate Translate & Adapt from Shopify.
My first thoughts
After installing the app, the first significant benefit (as you may expect from a native Shopify app) is that you can translate your store within the dashboard instead of moving to a third-party website (like Weglot) to manage your translations. I like to keep things simple and in one place, which is a significant improvement if you care about this. Further below, I will share a screenshot of what this looks like.
The other thing that immediately grabbed my attention was how they handled the translation URL. When you switch to a different language, they place the language indicator behind the domain on a subdirectory, for example, www.mywebsite.com/nl. In the past, this was impossible, and you needed to use a subdomain or keep the website domain as it was.
A real benefit is Shopify has added this automatic translation. So you can translate your entire store with one click and start selling in other countries. You just have to tweak the mistakes or phrases you are not happy with, and you are good to go.
The interface is pretty straightforward. You can select a category you like to translate, like, pages, collections, navigation, and all your theme sections. And then, rewrite the content in the correct language or use the auto-translate function.
Last but not least, the app is entirely free for up to two additional languages. How generous!
I am thrilled that there is finally a proper solution to make multi-language stores within Shopify. The interface works perfectly, and it is easy to set up. Definitely take a look if you have a multi-language Shopify store or thinking about expanding your markets.
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A Daring Heist
In a remarkable turn of events, the renowned art detective Arthur Brand, dubbed the ‘Indiana Jones of the art world’. Has successfully recovered a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting amidst the chaos of the global pandemic. The artwork, titled “The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring,” was stolen from the Singer Laren museum in the Netherlands during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown.
The audacious theft took place on the night of March 29, 2020. The thieves smashed a glass door to gain entry to the museum. With the painting in their possession, they made a swift escape, leaving behind a stunned museum staff and a devastated art community.
The Van Gogh Search Begins
As news of the theft spread, it caught the attention of Arthur Brand. A renowned art detective known for his remarkable success in recovering stolen art. Brand, determined to bring the Van Gogh masterpiece back to its rightful place, immediately commenced the hunt for the missing artwork. Brand’s search for the stolen Van Gogh took him on a year-long journey across various countries. His investigation path led him to the criminal underworld, where he navigated the murky realms of art thieves and black-market dealers. With his extensive network of contacts and meticulous research, Brand gradually closed in on the painting’s whereabouts.
The Van Gogh Art World’s Resilience
This remarkable recovery is a testament to the resilience and determination of the art world. Even in the face of unprecedented challenges. It is a reminder that art treasures hold immeasurable cultural and historical value and are worth fighting for, even during a global crisis.
This incident highlights the importance of implementing enhanced security measures to protect artworks, especially during times of social upheaval. Museums and art institutions must invest in robust security systems and protocols to safeguard priceless pieces of art that provide immeasurable emotional and cultural value to society.
A Bittersweet Conclusion
On March 21, 2021, almost a year after its theft, the Van Gogh painting was returned to the Singer Laren museum. The recovery marked a significant victory for the art world. However, the incident serves as a chilling reminder of the threats faced by art collections worldwide. And the ongoing battle against art theft. The recovery of the stolen Van Gogh painting by Arthur Brand is a triumph of perseverance, dedication, and expertise. It showcases the vital role that art detectives play in preserving cultural heritage. This captivating story demonstrates the power of individuals determined to safeguard our artistic treasures and underscores. The importance of ongoing efforts to protect artworks for future generations. | <urn:uuid:24a84789-18a2-49a7-a2af-2b6629682c5c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://worldwidenewstoday.com/2023/09/15/indiana-jones-art-world-recovers-van-gogh-work-stolen-pandemic/ | 2024-04-25T07:42:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.940258 | 541 |
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3 Fun Things to Do this Weekend in Poughkeepsie
It’s kind of a special weekend coming up. It’s the weekend right before Valentine’s Day, and it’s also the weekend of the big game. Two things to celebrate, or in some cases, not celebrate. Either way, there are a few pretty cool things going on this weekend in Poughkeepsie, and you might want to check out one or all of them.
Eastdale Village Hop & Shop
If you’re hoping to find that perfect gift for your Valentine (or yourself), head to Eastdale Village Town Center on Route 44 in Poughkeepsie this Saturday, Feb. 12 from 11AM - 2PM for their Annual Valentine’s Hop & Shop. Shop the streets of Eastdale and enjoy special sales and promotions by the Eastdale Avenue businesses, as well as Pop-Ups by your favorite local vendors. And don't forget to check out some of the local foods like Pizzeria Posto and Eastdale Ave Bagels.
Cousins Maine Lobster Truck
Love lobster? Head to Kings Court Brewery at 40 Cannon Street in Poughkeepsie to check out the world famous Cousins Maine Lobster Truck. They’ll be on hand from 2PM - 8PM with their lobster rolls, lobster tacos, lobster bisque and New England clam chowder. It’s delicious way to kick off your Valentine’s celebration.
Gyro Bowl Grab and Go
If Greek food is your favorite, check out this year’s Big Fat Greek Gyro Bowl Grab N Go Takeout Event this Saturday Feb. 12 from 11AM - 8PM and Sunday Feb. 13 from 12PM - 6PM at the Poughkeepsie Hellenic Center at 54 Park Avenue.
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The Beatles Revolutionize Rock n’ Roll With Sgt. Pepper
This week we have an amazing selection from the archives, The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is the eighth studio album from The Beatles, released on May 26, 1967. The album spent 27 weeks at number one on the UK album charts and 15 weeks at number one in the U.S.
According to historian David Simonelli, Sgt. Pepper established the standard for rock musicians, particularly British acts, to strive towards in their self-identification as artists rather than pop stars, whereby, as in the Romantic tradition, creative vision dominated at the expense of all commercial concerns
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Coronavirus Fear May Lead to More Extreme Volatility, or Something Worse
As February ended, the Dow Jones Industrial Average logged its worst week since the Financial Crisis and the S&P 500 Index dropped by more than 11% into correction territory. An estimated $7 trillion in market value was lost before the selloff slowed and the market partially rebounded the following week.* Meanwhile, government bond yields also fell to record lows as the selloff prompted a classic flight to quality in the bond market. As March began, the yield on the 10-Year Treasury rate was less than 1%, well below the Federal Reserve’s benchmark short-term interest rate range of 1.50 to 1.75%. This meant that the U.S. yield curve was once again inverted as it was temporarily last summer. Additionally, this forced the Fed to deliver an emergency rate cut on March 3rd, dropping the Fed funds rate 50 basis points to a range of 1.00 and 1.25%.**
This kind of chaos was typical of financial markets around the world as fears mounted that the coronavirus might grow into a global pandemic. First detected in China, the coronavirus has now been identified in 60 locations internationally, including the U.S. On January 30th, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern.”***
Prior to the coronavirus scare, the U.S. stock market had been experiencing a classic blow-off top rally, which saw it hit multiple new record highs since late October 2019. With the Fed and President Trump clearly committed to keeping the rally going by whatever means possible, 2020 looked like it might be another strong year for Wall Street—despite the fact that GDP growth has been consistently below the Trump administration’s 3 to 4% target, and is forecast to shrink further this year.**** So, will the coronavirus issue put an end to the blow-off top rally for good, and could it be the tipping point that triggers the long-overdue third major sustained correction of this long-term secular bear market cycle?
The truth is we just don’t know the answer to those questions yet. However it’s also true that the tipping point for almost every major sustained correction throughout history has been something completely unpredictable, and the coronavirus certainly qualifies. Think about the last two major corrections. Everyone associates the first one from 2000 to 2003 with the bursting of the dot-com bubble, which many analysts saw coming well in advance. However, the actual sustained correction didn’t take hold until a series of unpredictable events occurred, namely the Enron and Worldcom scandals, and finally the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The situation was similar with the last major correction starting in 2007. Today, everyone associates it with the subprime mortgage crisis, which most financial strategists saw coming. That may have started the sell-off, but the real tipping point came when major banks started failing and we learned the damaging extent to which these institutions had tied themselves together with credit default swaps. No one could have predicted the domino effect this would lead to, encompassing the Financial Crisis and a sustained market correction of over 50%.
The point is, if you’re a regular reader, you know I’ve discussed many possible tipping points for the next major correction, from the Federal Reserve’s continued reckless overuse of quantitative easing to the overall instability of the global financial markets. However, the coronavirus has emerged as a totally unpredictable factor and, based on history, this increases its odds of being the real tipping point. It has other characteristics that increase those odds, as well.
For one thing, it’s a humanitarian crisis, and a tipping point usually has a humanitarian component. The 9/11 attacks were a humanitarian crisis that ultimately led to war. Then, when the big banks started failing in 2008 and millions began losing their jobs and homes, that was a borderline humanitarian crisis. In addition, the economic ramifications of the last two tipping points were enormous—as they are for the coronavirus.
As noted, despite the recent soaring stock market, economic growth for the U.S. has mostly fallen short of the Trump Administration’s 3 to 4% target. It was 2% or slightly higher in the second, third and fourth quarters of last year, and economists predict the coronavirus could potentially shave off another 1%. A pandemic—or even just the fear of one—can disrupt the global economy in a variety of ways. People stop traveling, major events are canceled. If the fear spreads, businesses may shut down and urge workers to stay home. All of this obviously has major ripple effects that are felt throughout the economy.
Finally, another common characteristic of a market tipping point is that it’s very newsworthy, and the coronavirus certainly qualifies on that score, too. It’s so newsworthy, in fact, that it’s been diverting attention from the presidential race and other major issues. The more it continues grabbing headlines, the more likely it is that the fear we’ve seen reflected in the financial markets will continue—and possibly increase. Does that mean we’ll continue getting whipsawed by thousand-point swings as we did in the last week of February? Or does it mean that the long-overdue third major sustained correction of what I believe is our current long-term secular bear market cycle may finally take hold, ultimately leading to a drop of between 40 and 70%?
Again, we just don’t know the answers yet. But for investors in or nearing retirement who may still be carrying too much market risk, ask yourself this: with the market already below its peak high from over two years ago, is it worth waiting much longer to find out?
*“Dow Jumps 1,290 Points in Biggest Point Gain Ever,” Yahoo Finance, March 2, 2020
**“Fed Cuts Rates by 50 Basis Points Amid Coronavirus Concerns,” Yahoo Finance, March 3, 2020
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Opposition from the business community has prompted the West Virginia Division of Labor to withdraw proposed emergency wage rules.
The Charleston Daily Mail reports that acting Labor Commissioner John Junkins cited employers’ concerns in a recent letter to Secretary of State Natalie Tennant asking to withdraw the rules.
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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Steve Roberts tells the newspaper that the rules went beyond the law’s scope and conflicted with federal law.
Roberts also says employers wouldn’t have time to comply with the rules.
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The new GPS golf watch by Garmin goes beyond the course with a larger full-color display and critical information from more than 41,000 course maps worldwide.
Unveiled at this year’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, the premium Garmin Approach S62 is a sleek GPS golf watch that integrates critical golf course information and full-color mapping, right on the wrist. With its sunlight readable 1.3-inch color touchscreen – 17 percent larger than the previous model – and scratch resistant ceramic bezel, the Approach S62 delivers an easier-to-read, larger display while upholding an elegant design that transcends the clubhouse. Boasting an array of features to help enhance a golfer’s game, the Approach S62 offers options such as PlaysLike Distance, Hazard View and introduces a Virtual Caddie to analyze critical factors such as wind speed, course layout, and a golfer’s past swings to select the best-suited club for each shot.
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Avid golf players can gain even more insight into their game after pairing the Approach S62 with the Garmin Golfapp for access to the new golf performance widget.
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What does the Zee merger with Sony mean?
A few days after Zee Entertainment investors tried to oust Punit Goenka from the top job at the company, Zee has announced a strategic merger deal with Sony Pictures Network India Ltd. The combined entity created through the merger of Zee Entertainment and Sony Pictures will have a combined market cap of Rs.50,000 crore to begin with.
How will the ZEE - Sony merger be structured?
While Zee Entertainment is still struggling for cash to bankroll its expansion plans, the merger with Sony Pictures will give the combined entity greater access to cash flows and capital heft. Currently, as per the relative valuation ratios, Zee should have a stake of around 61.25% in the merged entity. However, it is Sony Pictures that will bring in the much needed cash into the combined venture. In fact, Sony will bring with it an assurance that the merged entity will have a cash chest of at least $1.5-1.6 billion or Rs.11,000-12,000 crore.
As a result, Sony Pictures will get a larger 52.93% share in the combined entity. The balance 47.07% stake will be held by Zee Entertainment. Since Zee Entertainment will cease to exist as an independent entity, the shareholders of Zee will be issued shares of the merged entity on a proportionate basis. Sony Pictures will be the majority partner in the merged entity.
Progress on the ZEE - Sony merger deal so far
As of now only the approximate ratios are worked out and the term sheets have been exchanged and agreed upon. There are bigger challenges like approval from the two boards, convening of an EGM to get the approval of minority shareholders; including institutional shareholders etc. For Zee, the merger will not only be based on the financial heft that Sony brings to the table but also on the strategic advantages of reach and eyeballs.
As of now, the shareholders of Zee and Sony Picture have entered into a non-binding term sheet. As per the term sheet, they will combine their linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries to create a common pool with greater synergies. There will be a time limit of 90 days within which both Zee and Sony Pictures will conduct due diligence of each other through data rooms.
Since Zee is a listed entity, the deal will require the approval of the stock exchanges and SEBI. Since both the channels come under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the approval of the ministry will also be mandatory. In addition, since it is a combination that will consolidate market share, the approval of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) will also be required.
Both Zee and Sony Pictures believe that the merger will be value accretive for the combined entity. The stock of Zee Entertainment has already rallied more than 70% in the last one week. Zee has advantages like expertise in content creation, regional bouquet of quality content and deep consumer connect over 30 years. Sony Pictures has been successful in various entertainment genres, especially in the highly lucrative gaming and sports segments.
What will the financials of the combined entity look like?
Here is a quick comparison of the sum of parts of the combined entity.
Financial Parameters |
Zee Entertainment |
Sony Pictures |
Combined Entity |
Annual Revenues |
Rs.7,730 crore |
Rs.5,846 crore |
Rs.15,000 crore |
Net Profits |
Rs.793 crore |
Rs.976 crore |
Rs.2,000 crore |
Cash on Books |
Rs.1,800 crore |
Rs.11,000 crore |
Rs.12,000 crore |
A quick look at the above date is sufficient to tell you that while Zee does score on revenues, it is Sony that scores on net profits, margins and in cash stash. That is what has given the advantage to Sony in the merger deal.
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When I tell my son of his homeland, I will describe the busy Kinshasa streets—the women with enormous bags, bowls, and boxes easily perched on their heads as if they are straw hats. As they walk slowly down the road, they sell their bread and fruit from these containers. I will tell him about the storefronts—sometimes crumbling buildings, sometimes bright beach umbrellas shading wooden tables. The people sell most anything you can imagine: food, clothes, car parts, cell phone chargers. A man walks by us with a board covered with a hundred sunglasses for sale. In the heavy traffic people peddle their wares through our open car windows: folded fans, bags of water, travel sized packs of tissues. The air is full of engine exhaust, horns honking, people shouting, and the soda sellers clinking their glass bottles together to bring attention to their colorful drinks. In large intersections, there are robot traffic lights, but we are the only ones transfixed by these metal giants. The drivers and pedestrians jockey for position as they ignore lane dividers. Organized chaos.
When I tell my son of the city where he was born, I will tell him of the heat and the rain. He will know a piece of it from the summers he will spend in Tennessee, but he won’t understand the scope of its enormity and longevity. I will describe the giant avocados grown at our hotel and the tropical flowers, bursting like fireworks from the vines along the gravel walkways. I will tell him about the lizards, like the gray and orange one that visited us everyday. It would climb to the very top of the hot, tin roof and move up and down in jerky movements like it was doing push-ups.
When I tell my son of Kinshasa, I will list the Congolese people we have met along the way—the woman who worked at the hotel who also adopted a little boy and translated for us when things got frustrating for our son; The friend who took him to the hospital when he broke his collarbone and each time he had malaria; The orphanage director who found creative ways to put food on the table for so many children; The foster mother who made sure he had what he needed and cried when she said goodbye to him.
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Canada’s Marathon Watch Co. currently has but one “blacked-out” watch and that is the anthracite color-coated steel large diver’s automatic “GSAR” 41mm-wide watch. I’ve personally nicknamed the this Marathon reference WW194006BK watch the “GSAR Knight Rider” because the one red line of “300m / 100ft” text reminds me of the bouncing red light on the otherwise black “KITT” modified Pontiac Trans Am featured in the 1980s TV series called Knight Rider. The General Search & Rescue (GSAR) watch by Marathon is a fantastic tool-style watch that is noteworthy for being a rare modern timepiece that is still officially issued to various government active professionals (including some elite soldiers). That also implies the watch meets military standards for durability and functionality.
Most GSAR watches look the same as the Anthracite PVD-coated model, save for the black coloring on the case components including the case, bezel, and crown. Watch lovers have known for years that a mere color change can, in many instances, remarkably alter the personality of a watch. In all black, the 41mm-wide GSAR actually feels a bit larger simply because the dial appears larger. This is due to an optical effect caused by the inner wall of the dial being in black to match the black dial, versus in steel-tone. Similarly, the bezel appears larger because there is a seamless visual integration between the bezel itself and the black-colored insert.
In black, the Marathon Anthracite GSAR takes on a different personality. See, for example, my aBlogtoWatch review of the Marathon GSAR “Grey Maple” watch here. Not all GSAR watches are printed with “U.S. Government” on the dial, but this WW19006BK is one of them — which is just fine to me, as KITT was a pretty darn American car. Featuring David Hasselhoff as the lead character, Michael, KITT was an oddly prescient semi-autonomous car that is probably just waiting for a body kit to put on top of a modern-day Tesla Model S.
When I first started to wear the Anthracite GSAR, I felt that the design was beautiful, functional, and a little bit Darth Vader-esque. But it doesn’t feel like the bad guy’s watch, even though the timepiece does have a sinister “tactical gear” vibe to it at times. No, the watch is more a celebration of durable tools and the sometimes-wild things people do while using them. Nothing celebrated that concept more than the entertainment car culture of the 1980s. Speaking of Star Wars, if you watch the video clip above, when David Hasselhoff’s Michael character first sits in KITT’s seat, he muses that it “looks like Darth Vader’s toilet.” So, I wasn’t all that far off in my association.
Produced at Marathon’s own manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the GSAR is powered by a Swiss Made Sellita automatic movement (that I believe is produced with some unique elements just for Marathon). The case is 41mm-wide, 14mm-thick, and has a roughly 48mm lug-to-lug distance. It wears smaller with 20mm-wide lugs but doesn’t feel small given the case thickness and tall bezel (which has become a signature Marathon watch look). As a sport/professional watch, the GSAR has a sapphire crystal, is water-resistant to 300 meters, and uses self-illuminating tritium gas tubes for darkness illumination on the hands and hour markers.
What makes the GSAR so legible as a tool timepiece is the depth of the dial, as well as the lack of reflective elements. The depth is a side-effect of the space needed for all the gas tubes, but it also helps the watch have a really functional appeal that has made General Search & Rescue models so popular for the brand. The watch also has some traditional luminant material (such as on the bezel) for added visibility in dark conditions.
Technically speaking, the GSAR is a diver-style watch, but that doesn’t mean you can only wear it if you are going to get wet. As all watch lovers know, mechanical dive watches are probably the most versatile type of contemporary watch around. What Marathon will probably start to do is offer more of its watches in the black-coated variety, but it won’t happen overnight.
According to Marathon, in order to get just the right type of consist, durable black-coating application, they needed to go through many rounds of experimentation. “Pain in the ass” was thrown around a few times when describing what it took to achieve a black color application that met Marathon’s high standards. For that reason, a matching black-coated steel bracelet is not yet available, though I believe it may be coming. That will make the GSAR Knight Rider look all the more appealing.
Even though the rubber strap supplied with the watch is of decent quality, it lacks the personality of the watch itself. A wise move for consumers of this WW194006BK watch is to live with it for a few months and then decide what 20mm-wide strap to put on this next. There are a lot of interesting options for a really versatile watch. Price for the Marathon reference WW194006BK Anthracite Large Diver’s Automatic (GSAR) US Government 41mm watch is $1,500 USD. Learn more at the Marathon website here. | <urn:uuid:2a44cb8e-f722-4fe9-8103-fd07eada62f4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-marathon-anthracite-gsar-automatic-ww194006bk/ | 2024-04-25T07:51:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.949132 | 1,207 |
Editorial to the Inaugural Issue
Dear editors, reviewers, authors, readers, and other members of the whole scientific and professional community,
Welcome to this inaugural issue of Journal of Urban Development and Management (JUDM)!
On behalf of the editorial office, I am writing with great pleasure and sincere privilege to present the first issue of the journal OCS.
In the first issue of the Journal of Urban Development and Management (JUDM), we have collected a fascinating set of articles that enables us to obtain more insights, new trends, and dynamics of this so-critical field for the proper development of our urban areas and territorial management and governance. Therefore, this issue is organized into seven articles. So, a short description of each of the manuscripts follows.
Article 1 focuses on how data could be the catalyst to assess city dynamics and tendencies through smart modeling.
Article 2 gives us an overall view of the power of regional development and how it can be a catalyst for the territory through the study of the markets in Medan, North Sumatra, and Indonesia in 2020. Moreover, this manuscript explores the nexus between the support to regional development with the quadruple helix creative industry model through descriptive qualitative analysis.
Article 3 deals with the problem of green urban space optimization. For that, this manuscript uses an interesting technique, the Green Plot Radio.
Article 4 explores the social sustainability assessment of neighborhood design. Therefore, the work uses a comparative study of multiplicity and singularity in Nablus.
Article 5 studies the new recent fire safety designs of vertical buildings – the so-called high-rise buildings. In fact, a topic with increasing growth and interest in the last few years regarding urban design in medium-size cities.
Article 6 presents an Indonesian case study. This article studies the effects of Covid-19 food prices, specifically for rice as a strategic commodity. The study shows that during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, prices showed wild and extreme behavior. In a market situation facing high pressure, government intervention with appropriate policies is needed to stabilize prices.
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As the ductless industry grows, getting a handle on the multiple products and accessories available can be a daunting task for technicians. Here, contractors will find a sampling of ductless products from multiple manufacturers. This quick reference includes equipment and component photos along with product descriptions and specifications.
Daikin considers the Quaternity its premium all-in-one mini-split system, providing high-efficiency heating, cooling, dehumidification, and air purification, all in one system. Integrated with an inverter variable-speed compressor, systems deliver up to 26.1 SEER and 15.8 HSPF. They can also deliver high heating capacity at low ambient temperatures down to minus 4°F. According to the company, systems operate at whisper quiet sound levels as low as 26 dBA for indoor units and 46 dBA for outdoor units. Utilizing intelligent indoor heat exchanger technology, dehumidification can be achieved by maintaining room temperature and controlling humidity to a relative setting. Provided multistage filtration and Flash Steamer air purification technologies analyze, decompose, and remove allergens, odors, and unwanted chemicals from the air.
Friedrich Ductless Split Systems
Friedrich’s line of ductless split systems comes in a wide range of models and offers contractors a variety of choices. According to the manufacturer, the products are ideal for rooms without exterior walls or windows, and they come in single or multi-zone configurations while servicing up to four independent zones. Each indoor unit offers individual room control. A proprietary mounting bracket aligns to 16-inches-on-center wall studs. A special standoff bracket creates more room for installation.
Fujitsu’s Mobile Technician App
Fujitsu’s Mobile Technician app is a troubleshooting tool for its air conditioning and heat pump systems. The app helps contractors troubleshoot error codes, thermistors, and pressure sensors. It also includes a built-in flashlight. It requires iOS 6.0 or later and is compatible with iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads, but is optimized for the iPhone 5. An Android version is expected to be released in 2014.
The app is available in 11 language preferences, with metric or U.S. measurements. Installers and service techs can get information about all current residential and light commercial models.
Heat Controller Multi-Zone Mini-Split Heat Pumps — Inverter Technology
Heat Controller’s InverterFlex® multi-zone units condition up to five rooms, depending on the model, with one outdoor unit. The contractor can design a system that best meets the load requirements of each room being conditioned, because indoor air handlers can be mixed and matched — including 9,000-, 12,000-, 18,000-, and 24,000-Btu high wall mounts and ceiling cassettes in the same installation — until their combined capacity reaches the total allowable system capacity. InverterFlex models incorporate all the advantages of twin rotary inverter compressor technology, with efficiencies as high as 23.5. They are marketed under the Century and Comfort-Aire brands.
Mitsubishi Electric H2i® M-Series Single-Zone Heat Pump System
Mitsubishi Electric’s patented heat transfer capabilities allow the Hyper-Heating (H2i®) M-Series system to operate at 100 percent heating capacity at 5°F outdoor ambient. It has a SEER rating of 30.5. According to the company, the Hyper-heating technology often eliminates the need for a separate heating product, saving installation time and improving energy efficiency without relying on fossil fuels.
Panasonic ECOi EX Series
The Panasonic ECOi EX Series VRF heat pumps offer a two-way conditioning solution for large-capacity jobs. The two-way mini ECOi is a 2-pipe heat pump and is available in two sizes with cooling capacities of up to nine indoor connectable units. The heat recovery system in the three-way ECOi VRF Series offers a solution for stabilizing the air temperature by providing all the features of a heat pump system. A single-surface fan guard is used to help reduce air resistance, and a new curved bell mouth ensures smooth exhaust flow, according to the company.
Samsung Whisper Heat Pump Mini Split
The Samsung Whisper Heat Pump Mini Split is designed to deliver comfort and efficiency using what the company calls its Triangle body design. According to the manufacturer, the Triangle design allows more air into the unit, and more air out of the unit, delivering longer air throw into the room with low noise levels. The Triangle design installation process allows the lower panel to detach for access to piping and wiring connections. Wireless remote is a standard feature. All units are Energy Star approved due to the performance of the Samsung Smart Inverter compressor.
Toshiba Carrier RAS Ductless Split System
The Toshiba Carrier compact wall system has an energy-efficiency rating of up to 23 SEER for this unit and likewise as a heat pump. It has an HSPF rating of up to 10. According to the company, the product comes with numerous features, and the inside unit is whisper-quiet — as low as 26 dB. It includes a five-speed fan, wireless remote, and variable-speed compressor that assists with enhanced summertime dehumidification.
York® Affinity™ Series and LX Series Ductless Mini-Split Systems
These York® units are compact and deliver cooling or heating to structures without installing air handlers and ductwork. The manufacturer considers them a perfect solution for homes without ductwork and for room additions or remodels. Many of the ductless units can be used in commercial applications, especially to condition computer-server rooms where temperatures must be maintained, even in winter, when other parts of the building are not being cooled.
SIDEBAR: Ductless Installation Maintenance Tips
• A unit should be located within factory refrigerant line length based on the installation manual. Units should be mounted in a manner that allows proper drainage in defrost and appropriate service of the unit, within requirements of local code.
• Keep refrigerant lines clean at all times. If brazing is to be done, dry nitrogen must be run through the refrigerant lines.
• Pressure testing the refrigerant lines and performing triple evacuation will help ensure no moisture or noncondensable matter remains within. Bring vacuum to 500 micron or below.
• An Indoor unit should be mounted with clearance as shown in the installation manual, mounted at least 7 feet high, or 6 inches below ceiling height, if ceiling is 8 feet or higher. Additionally, allow at least 2 feet on right side of unit for service (this is where the control boards are housed).
• Cleaning filters and the unit regularly will help it work properly. Instruct the end user on how to properly use equipment. Selecting the correct equipment for the application is very important.
• Electrical connections should be verified before start-up.
Source: Mitsubishi Electric US Cooling & Heating Division
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Rise in Hindu nationalism is becoming a serious threat to Christians in India
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the elections and assumed control of India, there was a surge in Hindu nationalism at the expense of non-Hindu minorities. There have been more than 600 attacks on Muslims and Christians since Modi’s Hindu BJP came to power.
Since becoming Prime Minister in May 2014, Narendra Modi, a Hindu nationalist, has been accused of not speaking out clearly against persecution of religious minorities and failing to act. Human rights watchdogs have suggested that extremist Hindus have intensified their anti-Christian campaigns under the Prime Minister who is perceived as sympathetic to their views. The rise in the number of attacks against religious minorities seems to support this.
Although India’s “Freedom of Religion” legislation may appear to offer protection to religious minorities, in reality these laws only serve to make it more difficult for Hindus to convert to another faith. More worryingly the Freedom of Religion laws are being misused to punish Christians for evangelizing by encouraging unprovoked attacks against evangelists. Many false accusations of evangelizing have also been made against individual clergymen as an excuse for subjecting them to harassment and even arrest.
On a national level, just one year after Modi’s Hindu Nationalist Party came to power, the General Secretary of the National Council of Churches in India has little hope for the future of Christianity in India. Hindu nationalists are threatening to raze all local churches if Indians persist in worshiping Christ and warning that anyone who even mentions the name of Jesus will be banished, boycotted and have their land confiscated.
Amid signs of an increase of intolerance against Christians and other minorities, India is now a priority country for Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). We support the training of seminarians, give Mass stipends to poor and persecuted priests, help Sisters in their humanitarian work, build churches and provide Christian education and catechises. With many projects concentrated in the north of the country, ACN has also helped Christians fleeing persecution from Hindu extremists. | <urn:uuid:370f5899-74a7-4638-9130-3cddac23cf79> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.acnmalta.org/india-special-report/ | 2024-04-25T08:39:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.96829 | 426 |
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Q: What are Silverfish?
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Q: What do Silverfish look like?
A: Silverfish have a “carrot shaped” body when viewed from above, but are flattened top to bottom. From the tip of the abdomen or “tail,” the narrow end of the “carrot,” three filamentous appendages extend that are as long as the antennae or longer. The body of the common silverfish is covered with silver scales that are easily detached when the animal is touched.
Silverfish belong to those groups of insects that mature through the developmental process known as incomplete or gradual metamorphosis. They are egg layers and newly hatched silverfish look like tiny adults.
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When eyes are giving you trouble, they need to be corrected, otherwise even everyday things get on your nerves and not just the optic one. For GrandOptical we created a campaign for expert eye tests, that helps those, whose eyes make them overcome unexpected obstacles. Combining 3D and tilt shift techniques we achieved a POV perspective that gives the viewer the feeling of extreme focus and the full absorption by the unpleasant situation. The color palate we used is based on GrandOptical CI.
This professional campaign titled 'When Eyes Give You Trouble' was published in Czechia in September, 2021. It was created for the brand: GrandOptical, by ad agency: DDB Prague. This Print medium campaign is related to the Health industry and contains 3 media assets. It was submitted almost 2 years ago by Head of Operations: Soňa Lacinová of DDB Prague.
Advertising Agency: DDB Prague
Chief Creative Officer: Dora Pružincová
Head of Art: Emil Nitkulinec
Creative Director: Amila Hrustic Batovanja
Copywriter: Zuzana Rončková
Art Director: Emil Nitkulinec, Zora Makovská
Photographer: Alexander Dobrovodský
Agency Producer: David Havel
Production Company: Fame Factory
Business Director: Ondřej Nečas
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Kelli is Communications Manager for AES Indiana and is responsible for customer communications. Joining the company in August 2022, she brings nine years of utility expertise, specifically around damage prevention, public outreach and awareness, and communication.
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We were standing in the ‘Camino corner’ of Glenella Guest House in Blackheath in the Blue Mountains staring at a map of the Camino routes through Europe when I said to Fi, “Look, we could walk from one end of the earth to the other,” pointing at Finistère in France and running my finger along different coloured routes to Finisterre in Spain. The Camino was calling again.
Now we just had to work out the practicalities to make it happen. In 2016 we completed the Camino Francés from SJPDP all the way to Finisterre so had a good idea of how long the Spanish chapter of our journey would take. However, the French chapter was literally stepping into the unknown.
Pont-Du-Raz-coast, trolley in tow
Finistère is a region of Brittany and we chose to start at one of its most westerly points, Pont Du Raz, a spectacular rocky outcrop into the Atlantic Ocean. I did my best to piece together a rough estimate of distance from the websites of each pilgrim association that maintains the paths. I calculated 46 days to complete the 1,160km French chapter to SJPDP. We later discovered I was rather optimistic in my calculations but that’s just part of embarking on a journey of this length and I would say the mysterious beauty of it too.
Australians are eligible for a 6-month French visa and we applied for 4 months under the category ‘visiting family’ as my French-speaking sister has been living there for several years. Her help would prove invaluable on our journey. In June 2019 we flew from Sydney to the UK and started this adventure by celebrating my mother’s 90th birthday. I was reunited with many members of my family at the birthday party, and our open invitation to walk with us was picked up by my eldest sister, Julia, who would join us for part of the Spanish chapter in a couple of months time. We were excited to finally start walking and dedicated this pilgrimage to my parents.
Not knowing what the pilgrim infrastructure would be like in France, we had purchased a walking trolley to carry tent, food and extra water. With butterflies in my stomach, Fi and I set off on the first day of our walk across France, trolley in tow, along steep cliffs with fantastic views of the ocean.
Since our plan was to walk from coast to coast, we had to find a trail to connect with the official route of The Way of Saint Matthew at Pont-Croix, which was 24km inland from where we set off. This proved quite a challenge as there were no trail markers to follow and the path was overgrown. Because of the uneven trail, when one wheel of the trolley lifted, the handle would hit my thigh and after a few hours I became bruised and quite sore. Of course, being male, I didn’t say anything until I couldn’t take it anymore. Then Fi, being female, had the bright idea of pushing it instead. And so, after 9 hours we eventually made it to Pont-Croix and stayed in a B&B found on booking.com.
At the church in Pont-Croix we located the very first Camino marker and from there could Google-translate the guide for The Way of Saint Matthew https://www.compostelle-bretagne.fr (Brittany Camino Association). The Way of Saint Matthew eventually joins the route from Paris.
The Camino markers in France are different to those in Spain – they are only at intersections and are either a 5cm blue square with a shell symbol pointing the direction, or a yellow and blue stripe indicating straight on, left or right. A cross ‘X’ indicates ‘don’t go this way’. Markers can be on the back of road signs, trees or fence posts, and are sometimes hidden by plants. You need to stay alert because they’re easily missed, but generally speaking the way is well marked. The trails from Pont-Croix were well maintained and thought out. We were kept off busy roads and directed through forests, along river banks and canals, through fields and farmland.
During our first week we had long days of walking because of the distances between towns. By Day 6 we decided to ditch the trolley – it was just not trolley terrain. My sister came to collect it and from there we carried our packs – mine weighed 15kg and Fi’s 9kg. By the time we joined Julia in SJPDP mine weighed 9kg and Fi’s 7kg.
It was a week before we met another pilgrim on the trail. In fact, during the first 1,280km we only met four pilgrims and two of these were walking the Tro Breizh, a 600km circuit around Brittany. We did however meet fellow pilgrims who put us up for the night when we couldn’t get a campsite, hotel, Gîte or AirBnB. The pilgrim associations provide a list of people that will accommodate pilgrims and often they are former pilgrims themselves. This is the extent of the pilgrim infrastructure in France, at least where we walked. It’s important to give advance notice of your arrival, so my French-speaking sister, was a great help in calling accommodation venues.
We met some lovely people this way although the language barrier was sometimes difficult. Madame Blanche is a widower in her 80s who puts up pilgrims because she lives adjacent to the path in a particularly rural section with no other accommodation options. We communicated via a translation app on her tablet – it’s touching to meet these kind souls. The local town hall can also be helpful in finding a place to stay.
AirBnB is okay but it only shows a general location before you book, so you could end up walking further than you might like. We met James, a lovely English guy recently settled in Brittany, and we were his first AirBnB customers. He had some interesting stories to tell. Another great AirBnB host was Dominique in Saint Michel le Cloucq. Dominique is an artist and we stayed in his beautiful barn conversion. With no shops or restaurants nearby, Dominique’s wife Sabine, fed us a lovely vegetarian meal and introduced us to pear schnapps. I wondered how they got the pear inside the bottle. Later, in the Pyrénées, we saw pears growing inside bottles carefully tied to the tree.
Monnières is the penultimate village before leaving Brittany and they offer a community gîte just for pilgrims. Here we met Claude with whom I instantly clicked. He walks the Camino every day, albeit the same part over and over. It was the middle of a heatwave when we got to Monnières so we went for a cold one at the local Tabac (the only place open) and met Charles who spoke English. The friendly crowd there bought us drinks all afternoon making it a day hard to forget but also hard to remember!
We didn’t plan our accommodation before leaving Australia and so would spend hours each night searching for places to stay. This was a major difference with the Spanish Camino where it’s easy to find a bed. Another difference with Spain is finding food. If we didn’t pass a town or village between noon and 2pm, restaurants and shops would be closed. We could usually find a bakery open early morning and so would carry enough for a meal or two, but once we went 2½ days without seeing a shop or restaurant.
We walked 530km in Brittany and loved it. As we left behind the forests and fields of wildflowers, the stone buildings with slate roofs, and the abundant wildlife, we said hello to the wheat fields and canals of Vendée. The landscape became a lot flatter and the kilometers flew by. What seemed like a just a short week later we were walking out of Vendée and into Charente-Maritime.
After walking 740km it dawned on me that we had a long way to go to meet Julia in SJPDP in just 2½ weeks and at this rate we wouldn’t make it. I didn’t want to miss out on any of the journey, but I definitely didn’t want to miss walking through Spain with my sister. Our solution was to cycle some of the way to make up time. It would be self-powered and an opportunity to see the Atlantic coast of France, as we could follow the EuroVelo 1 (EV1) before heading East to the foothills of the Pyrénées. So we walked to Surgères, which is close to where my good friend Clive lives, and just 20km from La Rochelle where there’s a bicycle shop. I hadn’t seen Clive for 20 years—it was fantastic to catch up and meet his family.
Europe was experiencing another heatwave as we set off on our bikes to follow the coast south. It had been some years since we had ridden so we sought the advice of Rowan at Glenella Guest House, who had previously cycled the Camino. He recommended panniers instead of wearing our backpacks, along with padded shorts to make hours in the saddle more comfortable! We cycled over 500km in 9 days. It was an interesting experience and overall enjoyable, but I prefer to see the world go by at walking pace. We did see a wild boar and also noticed that people on touring bicycles smiled more than those wearing Tour de France gear… maybe it’s down to the saddle?
Mark and Fiona Johnson
We left the EV1, which follows a lot of La Voie Littorale, at a small village called Leon and at the town of Dax connected with La Voie de Tours, the main Camino route from Paris. Here, Clive and his wife Aude made arrangements for us to courier the bikes back to my brother’s place in Brittany. We were walking again! Dax is a spa town at the foot of the Pyrénées so it started to get hilly from here.
It was now the beginning of August and we had 5 days to walk to SJPDP to meet Julia and her friend Sue. Pilgrim infrastructure began to increase as the Camino paths across France converged and the first albergues and donativo refreshment tables appeared. There were also fruit trees planted on the wayside by the
Pyrénées-Alantiques Camino association, inviting pilgrims to pick a snack. Accommodation along this section was quite full which meant we ended up walking to SJPDP in 3 long days instead of 5. The scenery was stunning as we made our way deeper into the Pyrénées. Our hearts lifted as we reflected on our wonderful 1,400km journey through France and we savored the anticipation of ending the French chapter and starting the Spanish chapter (another 900km).
We had two rest days in SJPDP before greeting Julia and Sue in what seemed like a sea of pilgrims on the cobbled street near the pilgrim office. We would accompany them for the next two weeks to Burgos before they flew home, and I would see the Camino work its magic on them as they experienced the inner alchemy of walking towards oneself. It’s a beautiful journey and if you’ve walked the Camino you probably know what I mean.
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One of the biggest challenges marketing faces is efficiently managing workflow. Constant work requests can feel overwhelming, and at some point it gets hard to remember what was important. In these moments, we lose sight of the big picture.
In other words, a lack of proper organization can severely undermine our ability to create value for our clients and stakeholders.
But there’s a solution -- an Agile task board. It’s a tool that helps marketers visualize and manage their workflow in the most efficient way possible.
It’s hardly surprising that providing a standardized project management tool like an Agile task board was the second most common way organizations supported Agile Marketing Teams in the latest State of Agile Marketing Report. That’s because, whether you go full Agile marketing or not, an Agile task board is a powerful way to get some of the benefits that way of working brings.
By helping you identify bottlenecks that are holding teams back, promote transparency, and better manage capacity, task boards enable you to accomplish more with less effort. Now it’s time to dive into what an Agile task board is and how you can unlock its power for better workflow visualization.
What is an Agile Task Board?
An Agile task board enables teams and individuals to organize their workflow by visualizing the stages in their process and tracking how items progress through the board.
The reason Agile task boards are so preferred by marketers is that they're simple visual instruments for keeping track of a project or process. They encourage transparency, accountability, and teamwork that follows clearly defined objectives.
As a result of having an Agile task board, information is more accessible and less siloed. This is because it enables everyone to obtain a large amount of critical information literally at a glance. Task boards are a quick and efficient way to help teams get things done without having back-and-forth communication about priorities, the status of individual projects, who is responsible for what, where that file is, etc.
Moreover, the task board eliminates the need to update stakeholders because it’s available as a passive radiator of information that doesn't require the team to schedule an update meeting to share.
Fewer meetings is certainly a benefit we can all get behind.
Agile task boards also serve as an efficient resource for teams to gather around and discuss changes, prioritize work, and evaluate their progress. Every piece of information related to a certain work item is stored on the board. As a result, teams are able to remain in sync and work more effectively.
Therefore, if you organize your workflow with an Agile task board, you can expect streamlined processes, clear communication, and better concentration on the work at hand.
Elements of an Agile Task Board
Task boards provide you with a visual representation of everything you're working on and its current status by cards moving through columns.
A card serves as a representation of a work item and contains detailed information about it, such as deadline, status, description, the definition of done, and owner. For example, you might have a card for setting up an email campaign, writing an article, or even scheduling a meeting.
A column represents a phase in your workflow. For example, that can be in progress, blocked, completed, waiting on a third party, in review, etc. As a card advances toward completion, it’ll pass through columns that stand for different phases.
Task Board VS Task List
The primary difference is that a task board shows a consistent workflow, making it easier to visualize and work as it moves through the columns you’ve created. Also, a task list isn’t as visual (a picture says a thousand words, right?) as a task board with columns representing phases of the workflow.
Therefore, the task board is able to communicate more information more efficiently, which makes it a preferable choice for most marketers.
The Differences Between a Task Board, Scrum Board, & Kanban Board
The task board originated long before Scrum and Kanban boards. It’s simple, yet still manages to illustrate the fundamental components of a project. Because of its simplicity, it’s great for teams and individuals who have no experience with Agile and are just getting started.
A Scrum board is used in the Scrum framework for tracking work in sprints. These are dedicated periods for accomplishing a set amount of work, typically around two weeks. In a sprint, the team gives daily updates on how work items move through the columns of the board.
Unlike work on a Kanban board, which may not have a clear due date for completion, Scrum board tasks usually have a two-week deadline and get prioritized in a column called the Sprint Backlog. The level of granularity on a Scrum board can also vary, with tasks as well as user stories being the top choices.
Another type of task board is a Kanban board. It’s more versatile than a Scrum board and a little bit more detailed than a task board.
More mature Agile marketing teams that apply Kanban or a hybrid approach to agility usually use Kanban boards to visualize and manage their continuous workflow using just-in-time refinement as new work comes in.
Benefits of Using an Agile Task Board
With the help of an Agile task board, marketing teams can improve the outcomes of their workflow by tackling the right work at the right time.
When managed appropriately and consistently, the task board can support the fast delivery of high-quality work and the continuous improvement of a reliable process to boot. Let’s see what other great benefits you can reap with an Agile task board.
Visualizing your workflow can help you streamline your processes and identify bottlenecks that slow down the work. Agile task boards establish a central physical or digital location where teams gather to discuss how work processes can be improved while also reviewing what’s currently happening and what is yet to come.
Moreover, if your team follows the Agile practice of daily standups, you can host the meeting around the visual task board in order to focus the conversations more on the progress of the work, not the content of the work.
Guided by the visual task board, processes become more explicit and less implicit.
Greater Transparency & Visibility
Marketers often experience obstacles in their processes. The transparency and visualization of the Agile task board can quickly reveal where queues are developing in the workflow that can be addressed before they derail entire projects.
A task board not only enables visualization but also tracks the team's goals and objective key results (OKRs). Hence, everyone keeps sight of the bigger picture. You can visualize your OKRs in different ways depending on the way you use the task board.
For example, you can use additional rows to display objectives and columns to track the key results you've committed to or labels to show which tasks are geared towards which key results. Finally, a task board keeps everyone focused on the value they’re producing, a key tenet of Agile marketing.
More transparent communication and seamless collaboration can be achieved with the support of a visual task board. It’s especially beneficial for distributed teams as the board contains the required structure and details to ensure processes get consistently followed and tracked.
In addition, the board provides a standardized process that is simple for everyone to follow, especially when team members are spread out across multiple locations. As a result, marketers are able to collaborate and innovate efficiently with fewer hours spent waiting for someone on the other side of the globe to wake up and share needed information.
Shared Ownership and Clear Responsibilities
An Agile task board promotes communication and collaboration by showing who is responsible for each task and how it moves through the board.
By doing this, you avoid falling into the trap of working on tasks that no one is ultimately responsible for. In other words, you avoid tasks eventually getting abandoned or forgotten because they have no owner. Everyone on the team can see what the workload of their fellow team members is, helping them decide who has the capacity, who needs help, etc.
Since prioritization is an essential part of project management, you can use visual task boards to stay organized and focused on your priorities. According to the 6th State of Agile Marketing Report, 76% of Agile marketers are able to better manage changing priorities thanks to Agile.
A team level backlog of tasks helps the team prioritize as a collective and keep eyes on upcoming work because it's all tracked in the same place. When new work comes in, it also gets tracked on the task board instead of getting thrown on a list maybe one person is keeping track of. Having one source of truth for the whole unit keeps everything unified, making it easier to prioritize work items against each other.
Before seeing how easy it is to create an Agile task board at this time, why don't you take a moment to understand if bad processes are eating up your marketing budget from our dedicated guide on the topic?
Creating Agile Task Boards Has Never Been Easier
Physical or Digital Board?
Depending on your team's requirements, you can begin with creating either a physical or digital Agile task board. Keep in mind that the board needs to be located where it can be accessible by all team members.
Physical boards are great for teams that work in the same office space. Agile task boards for co-located teams should be placed in a central location within the office so they can be visible by everyone involved at all times.
Boards that are in your space allow teams to operate in the same space as their work is being tracked and get tactile with their workflow when they want to move forward on work and represent this on the board.
It can also be extra satisfying to walk over to the board and move a piece of work into done. This can even be a small moment of celebration for the entire team, helping to build comradery and excitement around making progress together.
Digital task boards offer many benefits you simply can’t get with a physical board. The big advantage isn’t only that they’re great for remote and distributed teams but that they provide deeper data and insights about key Agile metrics such as cycle time, throughput and velocity. With a digital board, data analysis and forecasting are significantly simpler.
Being able to easily divide tasks into smaller, more manageable components is another major benefit of digital task boards. Cards can contain many layers of detail whereas cards on a physical board can only hold so much information until it becomes an overhead (and a waste of paper!) to edit them all the time.
Through features like linking to external data, web pages, or documents, online task boards enable teams to gain a deeper understanding of their tasks.
What's more -- digital boards can be accessed from any location that has an internet connection. This way, members can communicate easily, share information more quickly, and encourage teamwork.
A Basic Agile Task Board Template to Visualize Your Workflow
An important step after creating your Agile task board is visualizing each step of your existing workflow as a starting point. In its simplest form, a board has three columns -- To Do, In Progress, and Done.
As you become more confident in using an Agile task board, you can add more columns to represent work at different, more nuanced stages of the process. For example, to mark work that is waiting on a 3rd party or is being reviewed.
That said, be careful not to overload your board with too many columns as this makes it more difficult to quickly see what’s happening and creates more work to maintain the board. Ultimately, the decision what columns to include will depend on what the team as a whole considers valuable.
As soon as the board layout is complete, you can add cards to represent specific work items and designate owners for them. Depending on the level of detail you need, task cards can include many or few layers of information like a description of the work, an owner, and effort level or a label corresponding to a project.
Pull a card from the "To Do" column into the "In Progress" column when work on a task has begun. Move the card into "Review" after you’re finished, then hand them over to the person in charge of approving it. A completed and delivered work item is eventually marked as "Done".
Visual task boards are also helpful for distinguishing between the types of work your team is currently processing by color coding them.
For example, content can be marked in green, social media in blue, email marketing in yellow, etc. This enables you to quickly scan a task board and determine the current status of the different types of projects and get a sense of how the team is spending its time.
A great way to ensure that team members work on the right cards at the right time is to assign deadlines. Deadlines ensure that work will be done in a timely manner and the focus stays on what’s urgent and important to tackle.
On digital and physical boards, team members can add deadlines to task cards that they've committed amongst themselves internally or externally with a stakeholder who is expending the deliverable by a certain date.
Start Unlocking The Power of Task Boards
The good news is that Agile task boards can be used to improve how you work in any marketing context. You can use a task board to sketch out each phase and adopt Agile principles to assist you as you move through the workflow as quickly and effectively as possible.
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I see ecohydrology as the study of the interactions between hydrological, biogeochemical and ecological processes, especially bringing more of the biotic component into hydrology and the consideration of plants as ecosystem engineers. I like the idea of merging different ways of thinking, like evolutionary perspectives from ecology with more mechanistic from hydrology. It also means a way to provide engineering solutions that are more sustainable in response to environmental problems or agricultural management.
What are your undergraduate and graduate degrees in?
My undergrad was in agricultural engineering at the Polytechnic University in Madrid (UPM). I did a Master in Agricultural Development at the University of California, Davis, where I specialized in remote sensing and a PhD in Environmental Remote Sensing. I was really lucky to be part of a blended program at the UPM and the Center for Spatial Technologies and Remote Sensing (CSTARS) at UC Davis with Susan Ustin.
How did you arrive at working in/thinking about ecohydrology?
I had an implicit interest on it before knowing the term since my PhD when I studied resilience of vegetation productivity to climate variability using remote sensing in California. I learnt about plant ecology, soil- plant-water relations expanding from a somewhat more reductionist view I had from my engineering background.
I only became familiar with ecohydrology as a discipline during my postdoc years, working on water-limited environments. In Spain, the group of Juan Puigdefábregas, at the Experimental Station of Arid lands (CSIC), was doing pioneer research on the role of vegetation patterns and vegetation interactions on hydrological processes. I started working with them in 2005 on a project on land degradation and groundwater. We wanted to quantify groundwater recharge in a region where a massive land use change of 26,000 ha. of plastic greenhouses, visible from space, was causing groundwater depletion and other environmental problems. Getting right the evapotranspiration of natural vegetation in the mountain range was key. This work sparked my interest on how plants influence the hydrological cycle via stomatal regulation and carbon allocation and how to model that in natural semiarid vegetation. Another part of my research in those years was on understanding how ecosystem functioning changed across land degradation/restoration trajectories to develop global remote sensing indicators of ecological status.
What do you see as an important emerging area of ecohydrology?
Using remote sensing data from satellites and drones can help to answer questions at multiple scales, assess the role of vegetation patterns on ecohydrological feedbacks, or help to integrate terrestrial and aquatic processes, like carbon flows, at the watershed level. A joint use of hyperspectral, thermal, LiDAR, photogrammetry or microwave data can retrieve plant function and structural traits, soil properties, soil moisture in terrestrial ecosystems or streamflows and water quality indicators like CDOM in freshwater ecosystems. From the remote sensing side, think that it is crucial to investigate mechanistic links between plant function and absorption, reflectance and emission radiation to move beyond machine learning/statistical methods or tuning effective model parameters with in situ data in process based models.
For me it is very exciting to see the current progress in understanding vegetation carbon, energy and water fluxes in relation to plant hydraulic traits, thermal regulation or the relations between functional, taxonomic and spectral diversity. However, I think most of the land surface models are lagging behind in incorporating some of those aspects, for instance still categorize ecosystems in terms of plant functional types. Considering these processes will help to improve predictions of tree mortality due to heat waves or assess community demography changes in relation to climate.
Do you have a favorite ecohydrology paper? Describe/explain.
It is difficult to say just one…Those that developed a theoretical basis of ecohydrology as a science in drylands like the book of Eagleson, P. (2002). Ecohydrology: Darwinian Expression of Vegetation Form and Function. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/CBO9780511535680.
Recently, I have been inspired by the review from Mencuccini, M., Manzoni, S., & Christoffersen, B. (2019). Modelling water fluxes in plants: from tissues to biosphere. New Phytologist, 222(3), 1207–1222 about scalability of traits or the need to consider plant hydraulics to explain plant ecological strategies and dynamics.
What do you do for fun (apart from ecohydrology)?
During the dark Danish winter I enjoy watercolor painting. There is a part of letting things go, as the water flows without me being able to control it, turning into (sometimes) unexpectedly beautiful patterns. I also love walking in nature and traveling, sometimes combining work-holiday because as scientists we can go to beautiful places. In the picture, we were in Guanacaste, Costa Rica doing a spectral library for an algal bloom that was killing fish and turtles, on the side of our research.
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Can postpartum depression be prevented?
Twelve weeks of maternity leave may not be enough when it comes to preventing postpartum depression, according to new research in the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law.
Researchers followed a group of more than 800 women for a year after they gave birth. Depression symptoms, as well as mental and physical health of the new moms, were measured at six weeks, 12 weeks and six months via telephone interviews.
The results revealed that women who were still on maternity leave at each of those time points had significantly lower postpartum depression scores compared to their peers who had returned to work.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows women to take 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave. But many women are not covered by FMLA or cannot afford to take unpaid leave and are back to work much sooner than what may be ideal for their health, the authors note.
About 7 percent of mothers in the study were back to work by six weeks, 46 percent by 12 weeks, and 86 percent by six months.
“In the United States, most working women are back to work soon after giving birth, with the majority not taking more than three months of leave,” said lead researcher Dr. Rada K. Dagher, in a news release. “But our study showed that women who return to work sooner than six months after childbirth have an increased risk of postpartum depression symptoms.”
Regardless of the length of your maternity leave, it’s important to know what postpartum depression looks like in case you’re one of the 10 to 15 percent of moms affected, says Dr. Eileen Morrison, an obstetrician/gynecologist at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Ill.
“The sooner a new mom detects postpartum depression, the sooner she can get help and begin treatment,” says Dr. Morrison.
If you notice any of the following signs or symptoms, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggests contacting your doctor right away:
- Not being able to care for yourself or your baby
- Trouble doing tasks at home or on the job
- Changes in appetite
- Things that used to bring you pleasure no longer do
- Anxiety or panic attacks
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LOGO Design for UrbanSociety Stylish US Letters Emblem for Sports Fitness
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More than 8,000 civilians have fled Western Mosul since Iraqi forces began operations to clear ISIS from the section of the city, and Iraqi forces have since retaken key sites such as the only remaining bridge connecting the two halves of the city. Aircraft with the US-led coalition have conducted heavy airstrikes in and around Mosul, with five strikes on Monday taking out ISIS anti-aircraft systems, three buildings, several fighting positions, tunnels, and mortar teams, according to a US Central Command release. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on Sunday released a report on the humanitarian crisis in Western Mosul, saying 8,000 people have fled the ISIS-held western half of the city since Feb. 19 and are arriving at surrounding villages exhausted and dehydrated. Hundreds of civilians have received trauma aid at field hospitals near Mosul, the OCHA report said. Iraqi officials on Tuesday said they have seen ISIS militants attempting to flee Mosul out of “shock” and “confusion,” according to CNN.
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CEE 5160 : Atmospheric Modeling
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This graduate-level course covers the nature and characteristics of turbulence, the dynamics and scales of turbulence, turbulent transport of momentum and heat, statistical description of turbulence and spectral analysis, turbulence modeling and simulation, and examples of turbulent flows in engineering and environmental systems.
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This is an introductory undergraduate course in fluid mechanics, and includes concepts and measurements of fluid properties; computing hydrostatics and hydrodynamic forces on hydraulic structures; computing fluid pressures, discharges, and velocities; and determining energy losses in pipe flows. Course includes conducting hydraulic laboratory experiments and demonstrations, analyzing and interpreting collected data, and preparing technical laboratory reports.
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Available in synthetic, silk or mink form, lash extensions are intended to imitate the natural look of lashes by attaching to each individual strand with semi-permanent glue. Depending on your lashes or your own preference, a filler set might suit you better than a full set. The right weight and length of the extensions are also key to achieving that natural appearance. With various styles and colors for you to choose from, it’s so easy to get the perfect look every time.
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Mercedes-Benz resumed production in Tuscaloosa Monday.
Mercedes-Benz also saw the restart of two of its German plants in Sindelfingen and Bremen. Reuters reports that Germany never banned car production, but factories stopped production after movement restrictions were imposed and car dealerships closed.
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By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
(ANNews) – The Indigenous fashion industry has been hit hard by the worldwide pandemic. Cree fashion designer Heather Bouchier offers a glimpse into how the pandemic has impacted Alberta’s Indigenous fashion community.
Bouchier also bravely shares her story of growing up in poverty and reconnecting with her Cree heritage through fashion. She has spent the last decade cultivating her skillset as a rising Cree fashion designer.
“Each industry has had to make adjustments during the pandemic,” said Heather Bouchier, an Edmonton-based Indigenous fashion designer, jewelry designer, and seamstress of Heather Bouchier designs.
One drawback of the pandemic has been the lack of in-person fashion events.
“Alberta’s Indigenous fashion communities rely on in-person events for networking,” said Bouchier. “The in-person events provide opportunities to work with other artists, organizers, models, hairstylists, makeup artists, photographers, and like-minded individuals.”
Bouchier says that many Indigenous artists were already moving to online platforms to sell their merchandise and fashion items, even before the pandemic. She feels that Covid-19 just accelerated the use of online platforms by Indigenous artists.
“When the pandemic first began, I saw a need for face masks,” said Bouchier. “I sold masks at cost to people who were interested and donated some to front-line workers.”
The pandemic has also impacted her in-home consultations and alterations business.
Bouchier’s focus has turned to beadwork and jewelry making. “As a result of the pandemic so much of my recent sales have come from masks and earrings,” she noted. Her next sales online event will be held on November 26. Visit her Facebook page for details.
She is also exploring the idea of eco-Indigenous fashion pieces that are made with a low carbon footprint. The fashion pieces would be made with 100 percent recycled materials. She is currently developing this idea and plans to make an announcement on her eco-friendly fashion line at a later date.
Bouchier’s interest in fashion design and in expanding her creativity started at a very young age. She grew up very poor and this has impacted her current outlook on fashion. She says her mother was on welfare and could not afford brand new back-to-school clothing.
“I was very poor as a teen and that’s how I learned how to thrift shop. I had to learn how to make do with what I had; that was something that was a part of my life,” said Bouchier.
“There were times in my life when I had to wash my clothes in the sink because we couldn’t afford to do laundry in the apartment laundry room.”
“My mother boosted (slang for shoplifting) clothes just so I could have something nice to wear to school,” said Bouchier.
She describes a childhood memory of when her mother stole a pair of jeans from the local Levi’s department store. She says that she learned how to style that one pair of jeans with multiple looks for school.
Bouchier’s lived experiences, growing up in poverty, have been the driving push for her interest in creating a program that teaches teens about having style on a budget.
“Indigenous teens want to look good but they can’t always afford it,” she said. The program would also teach Indigenous youth how to sew.
Bouchier’s experiences have helped develop her sense of fashion and they have played a role as she navigates her rising career in Alberta’s fashion industry.
“I applied for design school in 2001 and started my design training when my son was two months old,” noted Bouchier. “I was nineteen years old, pregnant and single. I knew I needed to go to post-secondary and make a life for my unborn child.”
She spent years working in different jobs and cultivating skills. All of her jobs were with textiles, fashion, and clothing.
“My first job after design school was working at a dry cleaner. I worked at tailor shops and I worked at fabricland. I spent years working and building up my skill level. My goal at the moment is to become a master seamstress. I feel that I’m close to achieving this goal,” said Bouchier.
She said her previous jobs in customer service helped her become better at selling her clothing and accessories. Each job that she’s had has contributed to her becoming the highly skilled entrepreneur she is today.
“I was a seamstress at luxury department store Simons for about a year and a half. I learned most of my knowledge with fashion, sewing, and fabric from an 80-year-old master tailor at Simons named Madame Martell from Quebec,” said Bouchier.
She says one of her first experiences with Madame Martell was when she bought a brand new Versace dress and didn’t like it. Bouchier explains that Madame Martell just cut the top off the brand new Versace dress and made it into a pencil skirt for herself.
“She was just teaching us how to do all this crazy fashion stuff and think outside of the box. She was a boss.”
While working at Simons, Bouchier started working on her very first collection. “I ended up showcasing at Western Canada Fashion Week,” she said.
“Fashion for me is an expression and an extension of who we are as people.”
“I used to believe I couldn’t wear certain things based on my body type and size. But It’s the other way around. Clothing is supposed to fit the person and I love how the same piece can be worn by different people and they interpret it in their way with accessories, hair, and shoes,” said Bouchier.
From her perspective, contemporary Indigenous fashion is a blend of traditional styles and modern styles.
“Indigenous fashion can be wearing a modern outfit with a pair of big beaded earrings or a kokum scarf or a leather skirt using traditional beadwork paired with a simple blouse,” said Bouchier.
She has a message for Indigenous youth, “I’d tell creative youth that if you love something so much, learn what you can and work at it, even if it is just a little each day.
“For example, If you want to play music, you have to practice to be good at it,” said Bouchier.
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County officials urge residents to prepare for possible power outages, difficult travel with ice
Published 6:25 pm Monday, January 2, 2023
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Freeborn County officials Monday evening encouraged residents to avoid non-emergency travel as significant ice accumulation and snow are expected starting tonight.
Freeborn County is under an ice storm warning with the potential for ice accumulation of a quarter inch or more. Freezing rain, mixed precipitation and heavy snow are expected.
Freezing rain is expected from midnight Monday continuing into Tuesday. This will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible and has the potential to cause power outages, according to a news release.
The Freeborn County sheriff and emergency management director encourage everyone to avoid all non-emergency travel in the area. If you must travel, ensure that you are dressed properly and have a winter survival kit with additional clothing, blankets, food, water, etc.
Please prepare for potential power outages in homes and places of business. Check generators, charge cellular phones and prepare extra blankets, flashlights, food and water.
People should not call 911 if they lose power as that line is for emergencies only. Instead, they should call their power company to report outages.
Freeborn Mower Cooperative can be reached at 1-800-734-6421.
Xcel Energy can be reached at 1-800-895-2999 or text OUT to 98936.
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Jakarta, Indonesia – In a spacious room in a downtown office building, a few dozen young people are glued to their computer screens, raptly Facebooking and tweeting.
But they’re not procrastinating from work, as it might appear – they’re electioneering. As Indonesia gears up for presidential elections on July 9, Facebook, Twitter, blogs and online forums are abuzz over one of the country’s most polarising races since its transition to democracy in 1998.
list of 4 itemsIndonesia has been called the “social media capital of the world” and residents of Jakarta, the capital, have been found to tweet more than any other city on Earth. That’s despite the fact that internet penetration is low throughout much of the country.
“Now the real battle is on digital media. People don’t want to see banners and T-shirts and stickers everywhere,” said Noudhy Valdryno, the 21-year-old leading the Gerindra party’s social media campaign. Battling it out online is also “way, way cheaper”, he added.
ran for the governor of Jakarta, the social media was buzzed with him: ‘You are somebody new, you are somebody different from the regular bureaucrats, the corrupt officials.'”]
Gerindra’s candidate is former special forces commander Prabowo Subianto – who, Valdryno said, used social media sites as early as 2000. The party has hired about 75 people to promote the candidate online.
Prabowo’s opponent in the race, Jakarta governor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, is also a strong online contender: His supporters’ creative use of social media was credited for his victory in the 2012 governor’s race, in which he unexpectedly toppled the incumbent.
The number of internet users in Indonesia has more than doubled since 2009, when the last presidential polls were held. The young tend to be the heaviest users – and since half of Indonesia’s population is under the age of 28, candidates are hoping that online campaigns could yield ballot-box bonuses.
‘You are somebody new’
But do retweets, likes and pageviews translate into support on election day?
Conversations that start online radiate beyond the mostly urban, affluent users of social media – who are “social influencers in their environment, online and offline”, said Yose Rizal, the co-founder of PoliticaWave, an Indonesian social media monitoring group that is consulting for Jokowi’s campaign.
Social media activism has already had off-line effects on the country’s politics.
In 2012, Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) began investigating a corruption case involving high-level police officials. But the national police refused to cooperate with the investigation. Enraged Twitter users created the hashtag #SaveKPK, urging President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to intervene and side with the anti-corruption watchdog – which he did, claiming his decision was influenced by the brouhaha on social media.
That same year, Jokowi – the mayor of a city in Central Java who came from a humble background – was the surprise winner of Jakarta’s governor’s race, portraying himself as a fresh face who would clean up corruption and run the megalopolis more efficiently.
“One of the reasons Jokowi could become a national figure like [he is] today is because of social media,” said political analyst Yohanes Sulaiman. “When he ran for the governor of Jakarta, the social media was buzzed with him: ‘You are somebody new, you are somebody different from the regular bureaucrats, the corrupt officials.'”
Jokowi supporters created a popular adaptation of the mobile game “Angry Birds”, in which the politician throws exploding tomatoes at corrupt officials. And a music video remaking the boy band One Direction’s song What Makes You Beautiful – in which Jakartans complained about the city’s traffic, corruption and flooding problems, expressing hope that Jokowi would fix them – went viral, garnering more than two million views.
Top-down versus bottom-up
But creativity only goes so far. Merlyna Lim, a digital media expert at Canada’s Carleton University, said while Jokowi’s online supporters are funny and innovative, Jokowi’s opponent has outmanoeuvred him online.
“Prabowo has been better in mobilising [online],” she said. “They’re more systematic … they have more organised attempts to attack [Jokowi].”
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Prabowo’s centralised, top-down social media campaign markets the candidate as a strong, decisive leader. That messaging has swayed voters like Fitri, a 20-year-old working at a pop-up Hello Kitty store in a Jakarta mall. She said she supports Prabowo partly because, judging by his Facebook page, he promises stability and “looks like Suharto”, the authoritarian leader who ruled Indonesia for more than three decades.
And Valdryno said his team aims to respond to questions asked on social media networks about Prabowo within 15 minutes.
By contrast, Jokowi’s online efforts rely on volunteers affiliated with around two dozen social media “tribes”. Some tribes work on attacking Prabowo, others are tasked with defending Jokowi, or focus on whipping up creative memes.
“On a daily basis we communicate by WhatsApp groups – one for each tribe,” said Romanus Sumaryo, who heads Jokowi’s social media campaign.
The approach has its advantages: Building on existing networks of online supporters, Sumaryo said the campaign “didn’t have to create or engineer the social media environment”, but could count on legions of Jokowi partisans to rally online.
But the decentralised approach has also meant that the Jokowi campaign has been slow to respond to online smears against him.
The ‘black campaign’
Although online memes supporting the candidates are often playful, social media has also been used for more nefarious purposes.
In the past few months, Jokowi has been hit with allegations, spread online as well as in some tabloid newspapers, that the candidate – who is Muslim and ethnically Javanese – is secretly a Christian or ethnically Chinese. Others have claimed that his parents are Singaporean.
Such tactics, collectively known in Indonesia as the “black campaign”, may be having an effect. Jokowi – who for months had polled ahead of his opponent by double-digit margins in public opinion surveys – has plummeted in the polls, putting Prabowo within striking distance.
Prabowo’s campaigners deny any connection with the smears. “It is an attack from the people, a very sporadic phenomenon,” said Valdryno. “That is why we always emphasised the importance of using an official account, so we can be responsible for anything that we post online.”
Meanwhile, on the other side, rumours have also circulated online that Prabowo is a citizen of Jordan. He lived in the country for three years, but denies accepting citizenship.
Attacks against Prabowo are mostly “talking about human rights abuses, him getting fired from the military. [The abuses are] something that you cannot really prove,” said Sulaiman. Prabowo has admitted involvement in the abduction of several activists in 1998 – some of whom were tortured during their detention – though he denies responsibility for their torture, and has never been criminally charged with wrongdoing.
“But in Jokowi’s case, it’s like he’s a closet Christian, his father is a Chinese … this Manchurian candidate. You get the point,” said Sulaiman. “It’s crazy.”
Fanning the flames
Smear tactics are nothing new to Indonesia’s rough-and-tumble politics. But technology has, analysts say, made it easier to inflame and keep alive unsubstantiated rumours or outright lies.
In the past, political discussions online responded to the debate within Indonesia’s newspapers and TV stations. But in this campaign, it’s often the other way around.
“Social media creates a space where you can consume information that is not 100 percent true,” said Enda Nasution, who has been often been referred to as the “father of Indonesian bloggers”.
He explained that major news organisations in Indonesia could report on rumours circulating on social media without having to verify the original source.
“For example, Jokowi could be a Muslim … and mainstream media has been reporting that on social media there’s a lot of controversy about [that], without having to verify whether that fact is true,” he said.
Techno-pessimists have long doubted the internet’s potential to make positive contributions to political debate. Nuanced discussions are rare on social media – it’s hard to go into much depth within Twitter’s 140-character posts – and attention spans tend to be short.
But Lim said Jokowi was able to win the Jakarta governor’s race in 2012 by portraying himself online as “cool, honest, clean, down to earth … everything that Indonesian politicians were not. His policies were sound, but for the voters these were secondary to Jokowi himself”.
And perhaps it’s this premium that social media places on character, using simple, visceral messaging, that’s breaking against Jokowi this time around. People are not able to “digest something complex like human rights violations” – such as those alleged against Prabowo, Lim said. “But rumours like Jokowi not being Muslim are going viral.”
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At least 10 people have been killed in an apparent US drone attack in Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal region.
Pakistani security officials said the missile strikes on Wednesday targeted a compound believed to belong to anti-government fighters in the northwest region near the Afghan border.
Two missiles hit the compound in Tappi, about 10km southeast of Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan.
“The attack triggered fire in the compound and 10 militants were killed,” one official told the AFP news agency on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media.
Among the dead were foreign fighters from Central Asia, another security official said, without elaborating.
‘Focused’ US effort
US President Barack Obama confirmed last month for the first time that US unmanned drones have targeted Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters on Pakistani soil, a programme that has escalated under his administration.
Obama said the strikes were a “targeted focused effort at people who are on a list of active terrorists”.
US officials say Pakistan’s tribal belt provides sanctuary to Taliban fighters waging war in Afghanistan, al-Qaeda groups plotting attacks on the West, Pakistani Taliban fighters who routinely bomb Pakistan, and other foreign fighters.
North Waziristan is the most notorious of all Pakistan’s seven semi-autonomous tribal districts and has been a major focus of US pressure on the Islamabad government to take sterner action against fighters crossing between Afghan and Pakistani territory.
However, the controversial drone programme run by the CIA has often been met with protests in Pakistan amid concerns of civilian casualties. The Pakistani government publicly protests the operations, but is believed to support them.
The New America Foundation, a think tank in Washington, says drone strikes in Pakistan have killed between 1,715 and 2,680 people in the past eight years.
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A blocked and runny nose, itching and watering eyes and sneezing. Those are all pollen allergy symptoms that can make the sufferers feel really bad, but there is no need to be longing for fall and winter already because the good news is that almost everyone suffering from pollen allergy can be helped. The bad news, however, is that people often ignore their allergic symptoms and do not know enough about the condition to get the necessary help.
“Many people just try to live with their allergy symptoms and suffer from them quite substantially even though many things can be done about it. Top of the list is to understand the measures you can take to minimise your symptoms, getting a proper diagnosis via the doctor and then find the treatment that works best for you”, says allergy expert at ALK Jørgen Nedergaard Larsen.
Is it best to stay indoors?
Staying inside can make spring and summer a bit of a bore, but luckily, many of those who suffer from regular allergies can still enjoy the outdoors by reducing their exposure to pollen through these simple measures during spring and summer:
Wash your hair and change clothes when you get home after being out. Mow your lawn while it is wet from dew. Use a dryer and dry your laundry inside. Drive with closed windows and use a pollen filter in your car. Wear sunglasses when you go for a run or a bike ride. Keep the windows closed while pollen numbers are high. Check pollen numbers and make plans accordingly and avoid furry animals which can carry pollen.
Is pollen allergy not just something you should learn to live with?
Pollen allergy can be more than just a small inconvenience. If left untreated, the disease can significantly affect your quality of life and is considered a risk factor in the development of asthma. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, pollen allergy can cause poor sleep quality and daytime fatigue which can make it difficult for adults to think and function at work and hard for schoolchildren to perform well academically.
Is it necessary to see a doctor?
If you have not been diagnosed with pollen allergy yet and you have symptoms that significantly impact your life, it is advised that you consult your doctor. The doctor will probably ask about the history of your symptoms and conduct a skin prick test that can show if you have pollen allergy.
“Getting a diagnosis is very important if you want to reduce your pollen allergy symptoms and find relief instead of accepting feeling miserable. The main thing to remember is that this is a disease that can be controlled and there are many treatments available from your doctor that can help exactly in doing that”, says Jørgen Nedergaard Larsen.
Can’t I just use medication from the pharmacist?
Finding the right treatment for your allergy is important as it can make a significant difference in your quality of life, however, another equally important reason to act is the fact that untreated allergic rhinitis is considered a risk factor in the development of asthma. If your allergic symptoms have a large impact on your life, you likely need help from a doctor to identify the most suitable treatment for you.
The treatment options range from over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription symptomatic medicines, to more long-term treatments like allergy immunotherapy. The two overall ways of treatment have both shown to provide relief and put an end to the discomfort and the sensation of feeling ill, but there are some differences:
Symptomatic treatments work while taking the medicine, but have no long-term effect. They reduce the allergy symptoms, but unlike allergy immunotherapy, do not induce tolerance. Most symptomatic treatments are available over-the-counter (OTC), e.g. in supermarkets or pharmacies. Symptomatic treatments can include treatments such as antihistamines, inhaled steroids and decongestants.
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ISBN 9780807006658, 0807006653
Hardcover | 384 pages
A landmark work that weaves captivating stories about the past, present, and personal into an inspiring vision for how America can educate immigrant students
Setting out from her classroom, Jessica Lander takes the reader on a powerful and urgent journey to understand what it takes for immigrant students to become Americans. A compelling read for everyone who cares about America’s future, Making Americans brims with innovative ideas for educators and policy makers across the country.
Lander brings to life the history of America’s efforts to educate immigrants through rich stories, including these:
-The Nebraska teacher arrested for teaching a ten-year-old boy in German who took his case to the Supreme Court
-The California family who overturned school segregation for Mexican American children
-The Texas families who risked deportation to establish the right for all children to attend school
She visits innovative classrooms across the country that work with immigrant-origin students, such as these:
-A school in Georgia for refugee girls who have been kept from school by violence, poverty, and natural disaster
-Five schools in Aurora, Colorado, that came together to collaborate with community groups, businesses, a hospital, and families to support newcomer children.
-A North Carolina school district of more than 100 schools who rethought how they teach their immigrant-origin students
She shares inspiring stories of how seven of her own immigrant students created new homes in America, including the following:
-The boy who escaped Baghdad and found a home in his school’s ROTC program
-The daughter of Cambodian genocide survivors who dreamed of becoming a computer scientist
-The orphaned boy who escaped violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and created his own community here
Making Americans is an exploration of immigrant education across the country told through key historical moments, current experiments to improve immigrant education, and profiles of immigrant students. Making Americans is a remarkable book that will reshape how we all think about nurturing one of America’s greatest assets: the newcomers who enrich this country with their energy, talents, and drive.
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Welcome from the Mayor
From this open portal to the world we show you the reality of a modern and lively town that is Corazón de la Vega Baja and has a unique urban layout, exceptional landscape and orchard, cultural and sports facilities of first order and a major commercial offer And gastronomic. A new time begins which I want to make you participants, putting me with all humility available to all and all neighbors and visitors.
My commitment, along with that of my Government Team, is to facilitate and improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of this municipality, seeking citizen participation and the collaboration of associations, entrepreneurs and volunteers.
A cordial greeting.
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Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks asked former President Donald Trump for a pardon in the days after the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, and also asked that the president pardon Florida congressman Matt Gaetz and more than 140 other Republican congressmen and senators who signed onto a Texas lawsuit and voted against certifying the 2020 election results.
In a letter revealed by the Jan. 6 Committee, which held its latest public hearing on Thursday, Brooks wrote to Molly Michaels, Trump’s former executive assistant at the White House, to ask for the “blanket pardons.” Brooks letter claims that he feared “socialist Democrats” would abuse the U.S. Justice Department and wrongfully prosecute Republicans who pushed the Big Lie rhetoric that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
Brooks and several other Republicans spent weeks both before and after the November 2020 election claiming massive fraud and attempting to cast doubt on the results by claiming that efforts to make voting easier during a worldwide pandemic were instead part of a sinister plot to “steal” the victory from Trump. More than 100 investigations into those fraud claims, along with dozens of audits of voting processes, have revealed no more than average fraud cases, and in numbers well below the amounts necessary to alter the presidential election outcome.
In a response to “Rolling Stone,” Brooks released the full text of the email he sent and said his cause for asking for the pardons was exactly what was stated: He “feared that Democrats would … jail Republicans” for exercising their first amendment rights.
However, Brooks was not done releasing documents. Also on Thursday afternoon, Brooks released a formal response to the Jan. 6 Committee, in which he agreed to testify if the committee would honor his list of conditions: that his interview be public, that only congresspeople ask questions, that the questions be limited in scope to Jan. 6, that he be provided beforehand any documents the committee plans to reference and that his interview coincide with a date in which Congress is expected to be in session.
Brooks’ testimony could be key to the committee’s investigation, which appears headed towards a determination that Trump and his closest advisors concocted a scheme to both hold power and fundraise off of anger they stoked in numerous voters. Brooks has been accused of playing a central role in the planning of various rallies and was one of the first lawmakers to publicly back Trump’s claim of election fraud.
Brooks also has made public statements in recent months – particularly in the days after he lost Trump’s endorsement in his failed U.S. Senate bid – that appear to indicate that Trump was actively recruiting congressmen to a scheme to undermine the election.
In a TV interview in March, Brooks provided specific details of a conversation he had with Trump, during which Trump repeatedly asked Brooks to help “rescind the election.” Brooks said he told Trump that what he was asking was illegal and impossible.
Other elected officials from swing states, such as Georgia and Arizona, have recounted similar conversations with Trump and his associates in the days following the 2020 election. Many of those state officials, all of whom were Republicans, recounted in detail the shocking ways in which they were pressured and threatened – and in some cases turned into public scapegoats – for refusing to commit illegal acts or violate the constitution.
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Are you a case manager or a social worker who is wanting to discharge your senior patient but worrying about the availability of proper support to ensure adherence to discharge orders, medication compliance, and a safe transition to the home environment? Hear from Amada Mesa franchise owner Kimberly Akers as she explains how Amada can help. CLICK HERE or on the video below.
Why refer to Amada Senior Care? We are different. Amada Senior Care of Mesa AZ offers you a one-call solution for meeting the in-home care needs of senior patients discharging from the hospital or a post-acute care facility to home. Our commitment to our referral partners includes the following:
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The waterlogged PL-259 |
Well FINALLY I was able to get some radio time it has been so long and really there were no good reasons just what I call excuses! On Saturday afternoon it was time to get some long over due radio time in. I ran my coax jumper to the 1788 MFJ loop from my K3 radio, I settled into my radio chair and flipped the switch…..and……it was time for Murphy to visit me! With the MFJ loop you are supposed to tune the loop for peak noise and this was just not happening. I was getting numerous peaks but the SWR was all over the place! I thought about it for some time and after trying numerous ideas it finally hit me! I have a 6 foot coax tail on the loop and via a coupling I connect the coax from indoors. It was really raining the last few days and the balcony was very wet and "normally" my outdoor coax tail is in a plastic zip lock bag. This past rain storm was also accompanied with a strong wind and somehow the coax was removed from the bag and was in the water. I removed the coax and checked it with my ohm meter and it showed a high resistance between the centre conductor and shield. So it seems water has made it's way into the PL-259 connector and after installing a new piece of coax and doing some check with great results it was time for bed. My loop is supported by the
MFJ tripod. I have a cover over the loop it to help disguise it and kinda makes it look like patio furniture. There is lots of wind being high up and on the lake so the cover has to be secured around the centre pole of the tripod. It's great that the antenna works perfect with a cover and with it secured as well I just want to come up with an easy way to connect and disconnect the coax from the antenna. I don't want to remove the cover or un-secure it from the centre pole. Any ideas from ham world would be approbated.
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Prishtine, November 21, 2019 – Another interesting and highly interactive activity was organized as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week, by AmCham in partnership with the successful entrepreneur, Ardian Hoxha. “Are you a champion of success?” was the event where beyond 200 young people learned about the challenges through which successful entrepreneurs go.
Arian Zeka, Execuive Director of AmCham, at the opening of this event stated that entrepreneurship and the engagement in the private sector should be appreciated from individuals as optimal opportunities for career advancement. He emphasized that the youth should aim to become entrepreneurs and give their contribution on the economic development and social welfare in Kosovo.
The successful entrepreneur, Ardian Hoxha, in front of the attendees narrated his experience over the years by also sharing how he managed to achieve his goals and objectives. Hoxha stated that the path towards success is the same for all and the changes are noticeable only on the respective fields. Moreover, he added that the dedication to learn more helps in growing as an entrepreneur and in lowering business insecurities. Ardian Hoxha gave a message to the audience by encouraging them to be brave, work hard, and to use their time in an adequate manner.
Furthermore, Hana Qerimi from Digital School, Arta Shehu – Zaimi from Labbox and Mergim Prishtina from TrePharm, revealed in front of the audience their experiences since the establishment to the development of their businesses, mentioning the challenges they faced as well as their achievements so far, thus proving to the youth that even in Kosovo success is achievable. | <urn:uuid:3c26d014-92d7-4d4e-afb1-e69d41b3e24c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.amchamksv.org/are-you-a-champion-of-success/ | 2024-04-25T09:00:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.975315 | 336 |
Peter Špalek1, Miroslav Satko2
Betamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid which has several intensive therapeutic effects – anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, anti-allergic, anti-proliferative, anti-exudative and decreasing the microvascular permeability. By means of his primary effects bethametasone has a significant secondary analgesic effect. The intramuscular administration of injectable suspension betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone dipropionate has an immediate therapeutic activity due to solubilized betamethasone sodium phosphate and a prolonged activity from slow release of betamethasone micro-crystals. The main indications for betamethasone are acute painful inflammatory disorders and acute exacerbations of chronic painful conditions. Betamethasone is administered intra-articularly by orthopedists and rheumatologists to treat osteoarthrosis and inflammatory arthritis. In patients with frequent intra-articular betamethasone application (3-4 times in a year) premature cartilage degradation, cortilago necrosis and in some cases a Charcote-like destructive arthropathy may develop as a consequence. In neurologic indication is betamethasone administered by a targeted local application (painful compressive radiculopathies due to herniated intervertebral disc, to secondary spinal stenosis; entrapment neuropathies) or by intramuscular application (painful compressive radiculopathies, spondylarthrosis; decompensated osteoarthrosis; entrapment neuropathies; secondary myalgias, arthtralgias, muscle and tendon insertions disorders; focal myositis). Betamethasone administered intramuscularly induces significant benefit in reducing pain and symptoms. The relief is most significant in the first week after betamethasone administration. Dosage and frequency of a possibly repeated administration of betamethasone depend on the condition severity and on the therapeutic response. Intramuscular injection of betamethasone has to be applicated deeply to the muscle under sterile conditions. Local side effects like hyper- or hypopigmentation, subcutaneous or cutaneous atrophy or sterile abscess are rare. Systemic complications are rare, too, transient hyperglycemia was observed in some diabetic patients. A part of the paper depicts some case reports focused on indication and treatment results in patients with painful musculoskeletal disorders, including secondary painful condition of varying and combined etiology. | <urn:uuid:25232b5e-c75b-4cee-bcef-4bdd88d3c6c9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.amedi.sk/?amediController=magazine&amediMethod=content&amediId=13364 | 2024-04-25T08:51:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.889987 | 542 |
Welcome to this guide where we unveil a clever technique for executing ADB Commands on a single device when multiple devices are connected. If you’ve stumbled upon this post, you’re probably wondering why anyone would need to perform this task in the first place. Well, I had the same question until I encountered this situation myself.
Back in the early days of my YouTube channel, I used an app on my phone to record videos that required USB Debugging to be enabled. Since my videos centered around rooting and flashing-related topics, I already had a device connected to my PC. Consequently, whenever I ran the adb devices command, my PC would detect two connected devices.
This situation made me cautious about executing the necessary command because it could potentially impact the unintended device (in this case, my recording device). To address this concern, I delved deeper into research and discovered a method specifically designed to execute ADB Commands on a single phone even when multiple devices are connected. In this guide, we will explain the steps to achieve this. Stay with us to learn more.
How to Execute ADB Commands when Multiple Devices are Connected
To begin, follow these steps to execute ADB commands when multiple devices are connected:
- First, download and extract the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.
- Enable USB Debugging on one of your devices and connect it to your PC.
- Open the Command Prompt by typing “CMD” in the address bar of the platform tools and pressing Enter.
- In the Command Prompt, execute the following command:Copy code
This command will provide you with a serial ID. Take note of the serial ID and the device name. - Connect your second device to your PC and execute the same command again.
- Once again, note down the serial ID and the device name.
From now on, you will use the serial ID to execute the desired ADB command. The general syntax for executing commands on a specific device is as follows (replace “serial_ID” and “command” accordingly):
adb -s serial_ID command
To illustrate this further, let’s consider a few commands. In my case, “6ddfaeb8” corresponds to the Poco F4 (munch), while “c07c4a1a” corresponds to the OnePlus 7T.
ADB Shell Commands when Two Devices are Connected
If you want to execute a shell command on the Poco F4 (munch), use the following command:
adb -s 6ddfaeb8 shell
For the OnePlus 7T, the command would be:
adb -s c07c4a1a shell
Fastboot Commands when Two Devices are Connected
To boot the Poco F4 into Fastboot Mode, use the command:
adb -s 6ddfaeb8 reboot bootloader
To verify the same, type the following command and you’ll get the same serial ID as above (in my case, “6ddfaeb8”):
Reboot to Recovery When Two Devices are Connected
If you want to boot the OnePlus 7T into Recovery Mode, use the command:
adb -s c07c4a1a reboot recovery
That’s it! These were the steps to execute ADB Commands on a single device when multiple devices are connected. We have also provided a few example commands to help you understand this slightly complex topic. If you have any queries regarding the aforementioned steps, please let us know in the comments. We will provide you with a solution as soon as possible.
In this guide, we explained how to execute ADB Commands on a single device when multiple devices are connected. We covered the necessary steps and provided examples of ADB shell and Fastboot commands. By following these instructions, you can ensure that the desired ADB Commands are executed on the intended device, even when multiple devices are connected. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to leave a comment, and we will be happy to help you.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. Why would I need to execute ADB Commands on a single device when multiple devices are connected?
When multiple devices are connected, executing ADB Commands on a specific device ensures that the desired command is executed only on that device, preventing any unintended effects on other connected devices.
2. Can I use this method with any Android device?
Yes, this method can be used with any Android device as long as it has USB Debugging enabled and is connected to your PC.
3. How can I find the serial ID of my device?
By executing the adb devices
command in the Command Prompt, you will receive a list of connected devices along with their respective serial IDs.
4. Are there any risks involved in executing ADB Commands on the wrong device?
Yes, executing ADB Commands on the wrong device can potentially affect the device and its data. It is essential to double-check the serial ID before executing any commands.
5. Is it possible to execute commands on multiple devices simultaneously?
No, when multiple devices are connected, ADB Commands are executed on one device at a time. The serial ID allows you to specify which device the command should be executed on.
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