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This is a game-changer (no pun intended)
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced cross-platform play for the first time.
Essentially, that means that PlayStation players will now be able to play against Xbox One owners for (pretty much) the first time ever.
It will start with an open beta beginning today for Fortnite (what else?), allowing “cross platform gameplay, progression and commerce” across PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and Mac.
Previously, it was possible to play Fortnite against users other platforms with a bit of fiddling – but even that did not allow for PlayStation players to take on opponents using Xbox One or Nintendo Switch.
In a statement, Sony said it “represents a major policy change for SIE”. For a long time, it seemed they were very resistant to any kind of interaction with other consoles.
“Following a comprehensive evaluation process, SIE has identified a path toward supporting cross-platform features for select third party content,” the statement continued. “We recognise that PS4 players have been eagerly awaiting an update, and we appreciate the community’s continued patience as we have navigated through this issue to find a solution.
“For 24 years, we have strived to deliver the best gaming experience to our fans by providing a uniquely PlayStation perspective. Today, the communities around some games have evolved to the point where cross-platform experiences add significant value to players. In recognition of this, we have completed a thorough analysis of the business mechanics required to ensure that the PlayStation experience for our users remains intact today, and in the future, as we look to open up the platform”.
This is the first time Sony has let this happen – though last year Fortnite publishers Epic Games accidentally allowed crossplay for a brief period, before disabling it.
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JPP Out Sunday?
September 23rd, 2021Well now we have light shed on Jason Pierre-Paul’s mysterious road trip yesterday.
It seems JPP went to Colorado to have a second opinion on his bum shoulder. Turns out, through Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the prescription for the issue is rest.
That likely means he doesn’t travel to Los Angeles this weekend.
#Bucs LB Jason Pierre-Paul had a second opinion on his shoulder and rest was the recommendation, source said. While no firm determination has been made, that likely leaves JPP inactive this week to heal up.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 23, 2021
This is obviously awful news.
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Roof Inspection Services for Lakewood Property Owners
To ensure the safety of your property and your family, you must have the roof of your residential and commercial property inspected and maintained regularly. Choosing a reliable and reputable roof maintenance company should be your top priority.
Johnson Exteriors, Inc. is an established company that offers high-quality residential and commercial roof inspection services for Lakewood, WA property owners. As one of the leading roof inspection companies, we offer services for all types of roofs including:
You can rely on our technicians for thorough residential and commercial roof inspection as they are experienced and skilled. Our technicians are equipped with the latest equipment and advanced techniques that allow them to complete their work correctly. They are also equipped with a roof inspection checklist that ensures that all inspection aspects have been checked and noted.
Roof Maintenance Services to Maintain Lakewood Roofing
Inspection of the roof and its timely repair and maintenance will save you from costly replacement or restoration later. Therefore, you must choose any of the reputed roof maintenance companies for the said inspection and maintenance. We have been providing roof maintenance services for Lakewood residents for a long time.
We can be called in for roof maintenance programs as we have the following:
We offer an annual roof maintenance program under which we inspect the roof at regular intervals and offer repair services even for the slightest damage. The roof maintenance plan will ensure that the roof of the property is in good shape and will continue to provide protection to the property.
Lakewood Residential and Commercial Roof Inspections
Several companies may offer commercial roof inspection in Lakewood. However, to ensure that you are getting value for your money, you need to choose the right company. If you are skeptical as to how to choose the right company for commercial roof inspection, you should consider the following factors:
- Years of experience
- Reputation in the market
- Past performance and reviews
- Pricing structure
- Quality of products used
We are that right company for residential and commercial roof inspection in Lakewood as we offer all these and more. We know how to inspect a roof for damage and repair it.
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Did I break my Hip?
By Savannah Faulk, DPT
Did I Break my Hip?
Hip fractures are very common in today’s world. There are different ways that your hip could break and one of the ways is caused by repetitive, overuse, and/or high impact activity. These are called hairline femur fractures.
These hairline femur fractures are different from bone “breaks” or larger fractures of the bone as those fractures typically occur from trauma such as falls or high impacts. Hairline femur fractures which can also be called “stress fractures” are little cracks or breaks in your thigh bone that can heal on their own.
Anyone who lives a very active lifestyle can develop a hairline femur fracture. One of the best treatment approaches is rest and/or decrease of the physical activity for a few weeks.
There are several types of femur fractures. The illustration below gives the types of femur fractures.
What Can Cause a Hairline Femur Fracture?
Our bones do have some elasticity to them that allows them to absorb certain movements. They are a solid and stiff structure but this elasticity allows bones to absorb the impact from high-impact activities such as jumping, running, hiking, etc. The fluid in the joint that surrounds the bone is what helps with the absorption from activities with high impact. However, when constant strain is engaged on a bone, specifically the femur bone, tiny fractures can occur through it which are known as hairline femur fractures.
- Deep and achy thigh/groin pain.
- This pain is typically noticed during physical activity.
- Change in jogging/walking surfaces such as going from walking on the sidewalk or pavement to walking on the beach in sand.
- A impulsive increase in physical activity.
- Improper diet such as having low kcal during exercise which can cause extreme fatigue as well as lack of vitamin D and calcium. People with eating disorders are also at high risk.
- Having an abnormal leg length.
- Women are at a higher risk than men.
- Osteoporosis and or medications that affect bone health, growth, and strength.
- Previous hairline femur fractures.
- Inadequate techniques when working out due to an old injury or improper footwear.
How to know if you have a Hairline Femur Fracture or not?
A visit to your MD will be required and they will perform a physical examination and imaging in order to provide you with the correct diagnosis. Call JOI-2000 to schedule an appointment with an orthopedic specialist in Jacksonville.
- MRI is the best imaging test to determine a hairline femur fracture compared to an X-ray.
Home Treatments for Hairline Femur Fractures
- Advil/Tylenol (NSAIDS).
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Image Source – Cottage Hill Herbs
The essential oil of cumin is extracted from its dried and crushed seeds through a process of steam distillation. It is quite popular as a spice all over the world, and it hardly needs any introduction. Nearly all the medicinal properties of cumin come from its essential oils, which, in its pure form, is far more effective and beneficial than cumin seeds. Cumin essential oil is mainly composed of Cuminic Acid, Cymene, Dipentene, Limonene, Phellandrene, and Pinene. It has astonishing medicinal properties and health benefits. Some of these are discussed below.
Use Cumin seeds to derive its many benefits.
Cumin essential oil is an effective bactericide that can be used in the treatment of diarrhea and cholera, which are caused by bacteria. Furthermore, it can cure internal bacterial infections like those in the colon, stomach, intestines and urinary tract, as well as external infections on the skin, ears, eyes, and in wounds that may result in serious problems.
Treat diarrhea naturally with the help of Bael Capsules.
The antiseptic properties of Cumin oil do not let the external and internal cuts and wounds become septic.
Cumin oil has strong carminative properties and effectively drives away gases from the intestines. It also prevents any further formation of gases.
Use Cumin Powder in the food to make it intestine friendly.
Cumin oil aids in digestion, but should be taken in low doses. High doses can do the exact reverse and can also make you vomit. The oil also promotes the discharge of bile and gastric juices, and stimulates peristaltic motion of the intestines. Its smell acts as an appetizer to stimulate your appetite.
Natural Pachak Shodhit Harad is perfect solution for all stomach problems.
Cumin Oil increases urination, both in frequency and in quantity. Along with urine, fats are lost from the body, up to 4% of the volume of urine. Therefore, it is obvious that the more you urinate, the more fat you lose. Urination also promotes digestion and keeps gas from forming. It removes excess water from the body and reduces swelling. Its biggest contribution is that it helps to remove toxins from the body. What’s more, it also reduces blood pressure. That is the reason that most drugs for lowering blood pressure induce frequent urination. Urination also helps to keep the kidney clean and promote its optimum functioning.
Amalaki helps maintain the health and optimal functioning of the liver and protects the liver from cellular damage.
This oil has very effective anti-spasmodic properties. It can be used in treatment for nearly all sorts of spasms and associated troubles such as cramps, convulsions, non-stop coughs, pains, and cramps.
Thyme is also known to relieve from spasms and cramps.
Cumin oil is an efficient detoxifier. It removes toxins, including those, which are produced by the body, such as some excess hormones and metabolic byproducts, as well as those, which get into the bloodstream through food, such as uric acid, insecticides, synthetic colors, and fertilizers. It promotes sweating and urination, thereby removing the toxins with them.
Using Cumin based oil helps to detoxify and achieve weight loss.
Cumin oil can help maintain a regular menstruation cycle and can open obstructed menses. It also helps in recovering from Postmenopausal Syndromes.
Emenagogue Capsules of evening primrose oil and fenugreek oil aids lessen the menopausal symptoms.
It particularly stimulates the digestive and excretory system and keeps them in order.
Black Pepper act as a digestive stimulant.
Cumin oil is good for the nerves and helps to cure nervous disorders such as convulsions, anxiety, and stress.
Brahmi is a nervine tonic that enhances learning, academic performance and improves mental ability.
Cumin oil tones up muscles, tissues, and skin, as well as the various systems functioning inside the body, such as the respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive, and excretory systems. This tonic effect helps to retain your youth for a long.
Musli Capsules are helpful as vitalizer and healthy giving tonic for rejuvenation.
Cumin oil shows photo-toxicity when exposed to sunlight and should therefore not be exposed to sunlight after external application. It should be used in low or mild doses because the very strong smell can cause headaches and nausea. Pregnant women should avoid using this oil as well. Apart from these precautions one should use this oil to avail its benefits. | <urn:uuid:cc86c417-7ad1-4cfa-86e6-64e661529923> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.joybynature.com/blogs/therapies-remedies/84349895-11-health-benefits-of-cumin-essential-oil | 2024-04-25T07:38:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.955739 | 975 |
How-To: GemVue Handheld Polariscope
Published: August 2011
A polariscope is one of a series of tools that facilitates the process of gemstone and mineral identification. It is used in conjunction with other gemological tools to narrow the range of possibilities. The primary purpose of a polariscope is the determination of optic character. Gemstones (and minerals) commonly exhibit different structural forms. Some may be singly refractive, doubly refractive, or an aggregate of numerous microscopically small crystals. Each of these structures responds differently when viewed through a polariscope. This difference is referred to as the optic character.
A handheld polariscope is lightweight, durable, and can be used at home, in the office, or on the road in your search of quality gemstones.
Download printable PDF instructions here
The Science Behind Your GemVue™ Polariscope
Each polariscope contains two polarizing filters. The topmost is called an analyzer, and the lower a polarizer. The analyzer has a reeded edge similar to that found on a coin. It may be rotated to the left or right. The polarizer, or lower filter, is stationary and can be found at the opposite end of the polariscope frame.
For convenience of use, a smaller circular module with a glass bottom, called the gem stage, is provided. The gem stage serves as a holder for any gemstone being tested. The narrower portion of the gem stage slides into the base of the polariscope frame and is positioned above the polarizer. The gem stage can be easily rotated left or right with your free hand.
If the analyzer (top filter) is aligned properly with the polarizer (bottom filter), it can totally block or permit the passage of light. When both filters are in the dark position (no light visible), it is referred to as crossed polars. When rotated 360°, the filters will go light and dark two times. Rotating the analyzer 180° brings it back to its original dark or light position.
Using Your Polariscope
Step one: Take your sample (gemstone or mineral), clean it with a cloth, and place it in the gem stage. Using tweezers will facilitate the placement of your sample. Set the gem stage aside for the moment.
Step two: Attach the polariscope frame to the light source. The bottom of the frame contains a tightening screw that secures the unit to the included light source. Once secure, grasp the base of the light source and hold the full unit vertically. The light source can be activated by simultaneously holding the crosshatched grip and the top of the light source while rotating the grip clockwise (or the head of the light counter-clockwise).
Step three: While still in the vertical position, look down through the analyzer and view the light source. Turn the analyzer (top filter) left and right. You will notice that the light becomes brighter or darker, depending on the initial position of the filters. Turn the analyzer to the dark position (crossed polars).
Step four: Gently place the gem stage over the polarizing filter. Rotate the gem stage 360° and observe the response. There are four possibilities.
1) The sample appears light through the entire rotation. It is an aggregate (AGG).
2) The sample appears dark throughout the entire rotation. It is singly refractive (SR)
3) The sample blinks light and dark. The sample may be doubly refractive (DR) or SR ADR.
4) The sample may exhibit irregular blinking that appears as snake-like bands or crosshatching. The stone is probably SR with anomalous double refraction (ADR), but may be doubly refractive.
The first two responses require no further tests. Responses 3 and 4 require a confirmation test to determine the true optic character of the sample.
Step one: Make sure the polariscope is in the dark position. If you have removed the gem stage, place it back in the polariscope frame.
Step two: Turn the gem stage until the stone appears be at its lightest point. Be sure the filters remain in the dark position.
Step three: Quickly rotate the analyzer to the light position. The gem stage remains stationary. Observe the lightest area of the stone and see if there is any change. There are two possibilities:
1) The sample looks noticeably lighter it is singly refractive (SR)
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Super Saturday Six Nations Orders
The final Six Nations games kick off this weekend and we want to ensure that you have the best feast during Super Saturday!
Whether it’s burgers, loaded fries, chicken wings, burritos or pizzas, your snacks are covered on our app. Check out some of our favourites across the country available to order on Just Eat.
The Bridge 1859 in Dublin
Oh wow 🤩 The stunningly beautiful 1859 burger can be ordered from our website or through @justeatie (link in bio) This is 8oz of pure Irish beef deliciousness, it is stacked high with all the best bits; vintage cheddar, smoked Irish bacon, gem lettuce, beef tomato, red onion, pickles and tobacco onions in a brioche bun served along side peppercorn sauce and fries ☘️🍔 #supportirish #supportlocal #takeout #foodtogo #foodtotakeaway #dublinfoodie #irishfoodie #outdoordining #foodstagram #irishburger
A very popular choice for rugby fans so you’re sure to be well fed when you order from The Bridge 1859. We’re very much obsessed with their cajun chicken strips with salad and garlic aioli! Order a large portion to keep you going for the match.
Phat Cow in Waterford
Juicy, flavour-filled and oh so fine, The Phat Cow is grilling an array of artisan burgers for both meat lovers & vegans, along with some other bites and sides. In the spirit of Halloween this weekend, we’re going for the Sexy Ghost Burger. It’s a beef patty with cheddar cheese, fire roasted chilli salsa topped with fresh jalapenos, onion, lettuce, tomato and mayo served in a brioche bun.
Boojum in Limerick
Need something to cheer you up on a crisp autumn day? How about some warm, golden, cinnamon-y hand made Churros covered in caramel or chocolate sauce 😋 #churros #dulcedeleche #mexican #sweet #treat #cinnamon #chocolate #dessert #autumn #fresh #handmade #autumnvibes #freshlybaked
Scrum down with the best burritos, bowls and fajitas about! Boojum is a top class rugby feast order and who could go wrong with a cheeky burrito bursting with all your favourite fillings and a side of guacamole and tortilla chips. Boojum in Limerick now serves the crispy, golden, cinnamony goodness that is churros for dessert, so let’s not pass on that!
Burrito Loco in Donegal
We can’t forget our Donegal providers, Burrito Loco, ensuring customers in Letterkenny are receiving those spicy Mexican favourites. Burrito Loco serve sassy soft tacos with your choice of meat, sauce and fillings!
Camile Thai in Sligo
Camile Thai in Sligo is here to provide a feast to enjoy during the match. Starters from Camile are winners in our eyes. It’s difficult to choose one! So if the family are sitting down to watch the Six Nations together, order all the starters! And a main for yourself, the Singapore Noodles - Camile's take on this southeast Asian staple. Egg noodles, and stir-fried chicken with spring onions, beansprouts, fresh chilli and chilli paste, topped with crispy shallots. Absolutely delicious!
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Europia stands in solidarity with Ukraine. We are aiming to raise £10,000 to support Ukrainians who have recently arrived in Greater Manchester.
If you would like to help further or are affected in any way by what's happening in Ukraine please don't hesitate to contact us on [email protected].
Europia is a registered charity (no 1161453). With over of decade of experience supporting Eastern European communities we believe it's our duty to support Ukrainians in crisis. Based on our survey of 50 people, we have decided the money should go to the affected countries. We sincerely hope you will donate generously and will share this fundraiser with your family, friends and colleagues.
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A ho-hum week thus far: an unproductive day of modern day distractions, followed by absolute drudgery of paper shuffling. Where’s the midweek pick-me-up when you need one?
To reinstate the sense of purpose, I set out to complete a ten kilometer run. I wasn’t certain if my body could handle another long run as my mileage this week has been climbing steadily. If the plan is to run till my sunset years, I have to be smart about my training. Granted, it’s unrealistic to think I could still run with the same intensity when I hit my golden years; at the very least, I hope to keep running and stay nimble.
Having been sidelined due to overused injuries, I tread with caution – push hard but be cognizant of the body’s limitation. With that in mind, I have since cross trained and rest adequately to condition the body for the long haul.
Today, armed with a conservative training plan, I started slow and plough on. At about the half way mark, I was light on my feet and beaming. Half the battle and I feel strong to go all the way. A lull breeze propelled me and I surged with a renewed dose of energy. A runner’s high. All the hard work and discipline paid off in the end – I finished strong and pain-free.
Upon reaching the doorway, a lovely bloom on one of the okra plants stopped me in my tracks. The delicate yellow flower with deep purplish throat greeted me, full of possibilities. For a grower and a lover of nature, this is a joy to behold. A delightful run capped off by one of the many marvels of Mother Nature.
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Hey y’all, I recently discovered raw frog legs for dogs while I was browsing Raw Feeding Miami’s (RFM) protein selection.
They’re a really good meat alternative for dogs with (multiple) food allergies, and since my own pup has so many, I’m super excited to talk to you about them today!
If you’ve read my blog for a while, you know that RFM is one of my go-to retailers for individual cuts of raw meat for my homemade raw dog food.
In case you’re new to my blog, I highly recommend you check them out.
Their protein selection will blow you away!
Disclaimer: This blog post was originally published in 2021 and has been updated in 2024. It contains affiliate links I may earn compensation through at no additional cost to you.
Raw Frog Legs For Dogs: Benefits
So first things first, YES, dogs can eat raw frog legs!
Now, here’s why raw frog legs are so great for dogs, especially those pups with multiple food sensitivities.
- Hypoallergenic meat
- Low-fat source of protein
- Good source of Omega-3 fatty acids
- Natural skin & brain health supplement
- Great mix of muscle meat and raw bone
Raw Frog Legs Are A Hypoallergenic Meat Source
Since they’re a hypoallergenic meat source, they offer natural relief for scratching caused by itchy doggie skin.
You’ll find that your dog’s skin condition will improve significantly and that his scratching will decrease quite a bit if not altogether.
Tip: In case you’re interested, other hypoallergenic food items are rabbit, duck, camel and kangaroo – all three of which I feed my pup Wally.
Check out my ebook 10 Raw Dog Food Recipes for Dogs with Skin Allergies if you’re looking for some hypoallergenic dog food recipe inspiration!
Raw Frog Legs For Dogs Are A Low-Fat Source Of Protein
Frog meat is an extremely lean meat which makes it a great food for dogs who are on a weight loss diet.
0.3% fat lean!
Just for comparison's sake, raw chicken leg quarters have just shy of 12% fat.
They're Rich In Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Since frogs are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, they're a great source for brain health as well as healthy skin.
Where To Buy Raw Frog Legs For Dogs
You can get your hands on bags of 6 pairs of raw frog legs at Raw Feeding Miami.
Each bag is $10.50, and each pair of legs weighs around 2-3 oz.
They're a seasonal item, so I recommend to grab several bags at once before they sell out.
You can save 10% on your Raw Feeding Miami order with my referral discount.
Good to know: They're also a great raw meaty bone for smaller raw-fed pets like cats and ferrets.
Update 2024: They also carry freeze-dried frog legs now.
You might also be able to find raw frog legs at Asian grocery stores since they're known to carry those "odd" cuts of meat.
So if you have one close by, I recommend checking it out!
What Kind Of Meat Category Do Raw Frog Legs Belong To?
In raw feeding, raw frog legs are considered a raw meaty bone. That means that it's a raw bone that has the meat from a frog's leg muscles attached to it.
This raw meaty bone consists of 35% bone and 65% muscle meat to be exact!
So just for example, a 2 oz pair of frog legs has 0.7 oz of bone content and 1.3 oz of muscle meat.
Remember that ratio because it's important to know when you're getting ready to add raw frog legs to your dog's food.
If you're new to raw feeding, please know that RAW frog legs are pliable and easily digestible in a dog's acidic stomach environment.
However, the density of the bone structure changes when you cook frog legs or any other bones.
That said, please don't offer your dog any cooked bones, like EVER.
How To Feed Raw Frog Legs To Your Dog
You can feed your dog raw frog legs in a few different ways.
One option is to feed them whole as part of their raw meals.
Another option is to grind them and mix them in with your dog's raw meals. I particularly recommend this method for dogs with loose or no teeth, as well as for gulpers.
I refer as gulpers to those dogs who don't chew their raw meaty bones and swallow them whole instead.
If you're looking to teach your gulper slower eating habits, one way I've had success with is to hold the raw meaty bone with one hand while you're letting your dog chew on the other.
The added benefit is that your pup learns polite behavior around high value food items you hold in your hand!
Raw Frog Legs For Dogs Recipe
Here's a raw dog food recipe that includes raw frog legs. It definitely got Wally drooling!
This recipe also includes beef, deer, thread herring, and a veggie/herb mix:
- 2 pairs of 2 oz raw frog legs. Since they consist of 1.4 oz bone and 2.6 oz muscle meat, I put the 2.6 oz muscle meat towards his overall daily allowance of 9.12 oz in muscle meat. That means that I still need to add 6.52 oz of muscle meat to get to 9.12 oz of muscle meat.
- 3 oz beef gullet (muscle meat)
- 1 oz green tripe (muscle meat)
- 2.52 oz deer heart (muscle meat)
- 1.52 oz thread herring (fish - also counts as muscle meat)
- 0.76 oz deer liver (liver)
- 0.76 oz beef pancreas (other secreting organ)
- 1.52 oz veggies/herbs (plant matter Paradigm from Dr. Harvey's)
If your dog doesn't do well with any of those, you can replace the protein sources with different meats.
For example, replace beef with rabbit or duck, or replace thread herring with sardines or mackerel.
How To Measure The Raw Dog Food Recipe Amounts
The amounts mentioned in this recipe are specific to Wally's weight (38 lb), so keep that in mind when you're recreating it.
That's his target weight, and he's eating 2.5% of this weight in daily raw dog food to maintain it.
2.5% of 38 lbs are 0.95 lbs or 15.2 oz. Divided by two this translates into 7.6 oz per meal (he eats breakfast and dinner).
Just FYI, I don't stick to this number 100% of the time, so when I meal prep for him, I'll sometimes go a little over or under.
That's totally fine and nothing to go crazy over, at least in my personal opinion.
Here's the breakdown of Wally's 15.2 oz of raw dog food per meal:
- Muscle meat (60% = 9.12 oz)
- Fish (10% = 1.52 oz, counts as muscle meat)
- Raw meaty bone (10% = 1.52 oz)
- Secreting organs (5% liver = 0.76 oz, 5% = 0.76 oz other secreting organs)
- Plant matter (10% = 1.52 oz)
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How to Feed Raw Frog Legs for Dogs: Bottom Line
Raw frog legs are raw meaty bones that consist of 35% bone and 65% muscle meat.
They're great for dogs who have food sensitivities and need to be put on a novel meat diet or an elimination diet.
Since frog meat is very lean, it's also a great food item for weight loss.
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The BBC broke the story of “shopping centres in crisis” on the 1st November 2018 – maybe publishing a day before, on Halloween, would have been more apt.
Experts say, “the demise of “major anchor stores” such as BHS and Toys R Us and the rise of online shopping has caused a downward spiral.” So what should shopping centres do to maintain and increase footfall?
Look towards ‘experiences’
We do more than shop in shopping centres now. Well ran centres and malls globally are already embracing a diverse mix of retail and entertainment to keep people happy and spending money. Alongside Topshop, there’s a Pizza Express, Starbucks and a crazy golf course. Shopping malls are now family entertainment centres.
Who’s going the extra mile already…
SEA LIFE MANCHESTER
The Trafford Shopping Centre is home to an aquarium with 5,000 creatures to see. A partnership between SEA LIFE and the centre which will see them both reap the rewards.
A street food market that is regularly changing vendors. The shopping centre is thatcommitted to the cause, they use a crane to get vendor trucks in and out of the building.
Not technically a shopping centre, but what was once a neglected space in London has been transformed into a cool, urban, hipster paradise for drinks and socialising.
INTU MILTON KEYNES
One of many malls that have embraced the sport of table tennis. Empty units are re-purposed to provide a free activity that increases dwell time.
JOHN LEWIS’ THE RESIDENCE
You can now stay over the night at John Lewis’ new store concept. Their current ‘exhibition’ Poolside, also allows customers to browse products and pretend they’re on holiday.
There’s nothing like embracing a local, internationally-renowned festival. Since it’s inception Intu Derby has welcomed Derby Feste and it’s shows into their shopping centre.
Yes, you read the title correctly. Debenhams, despite struggles in recent years, has turned to gyms to boost their performance and profit. The gyms will be called, ‘Sweat!’
CHESTER MARKET (AND ENTREPRENEURS)
An old-fashioned and decrepit market has looked to local entrepreneurs to kick-start their fortunes. Quirky, small restaurants and craft ale bars are now lifting the depressing building.
VR & AR EXPERIENCES
Virtual and augmented reality has really taken off. Gaming centres can be found around the world in malls, offering single and multiplayer experiences that can’t be duplicated at home.
JERVIS SHOPPING CENTRE
Described by some as a ‘student shopping lock-in’, many UK centres participate in student-only nights during Freshers Week. Live DJ sets accompany the events at Jervis, Dublin.
Some products are too difficult to buy online. For the running enthusiast, several retailers offer gait analysis – tech that monitors your run and recommends the best trainers for you.
Their London store became another stage as part of the Camden Rocks music festival back in 2017. A retailer taking the issue of footfall into their own hands – or feet.
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Watch Episode What is an Indigenous Kitchen? S1 E6 / 9m 28s Uncover the resilient bond between Indigenous food sovereignty and Native foodways in this episode of Sovereign Innovations. Join Cheyenne Bearfoot and Chef Crystal Wahpepah as they explore ancestral wisdom, sustainable practices, and the revival of traditional recipes. Dive deep into the heart of Indigenous resilience and cultural preservation.
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California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) inspected the refinery shortly after the incident, closed its investigation the same month and decided not to issue any violations.
The lack of punitive action outraged Benicia's mayor and environmentalists.
"No violations of existing rules does not mean we are safe," Mayor Elizabeth Patterson said in an email. "Sleeping on inadequate protection does not make us safer -- doing nothing to correct these deficiencies does not extinguish the risk."
Patterson has been calling for the City Council to develop regulations that would give Benicia more oversight of the refinery, a proposal Valero opposes.
"This report raises disturbing questions about how unprepared Bay Area refineries and PG&E are for electrical outages that can lead to dangerous air pollution," said Maya Golden-Krasner, an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity.
"Regulators seem reluctant to hold anyone truly accountable for this massive release of pollutants, but what else will prevent something like this from happening again?" Golden-Krasner said. "It's a systemic failure to protect the air we breathe, and it shows why we need to move away from dirty fossil fuels."
The energy giant expressed optimism about the state of the investigations into the outage and reiterated its blame of the entire episode on PG&E, which it has sued, seeking at least $75 million in damages and lost revenue.
"We are pleased that Cal/OSHA concluded there were no violations by Valero arising from the May 5 PG&E power outage nor has Solano County issued any violations to date," said Lillian Riojas, a company spokeswoman, in a statement.
"PG&E caused this outage and significant damages. Valero, like others, is waiting on answers from PG&E, which are still not forthcoming," Riojas said.
PG&E hired Exponent, a third party engineering firm, to conduct a view of the outage. A utility spokeswoman said Tuesday that Exponent's report on the incident has been completed and sent to the California Public Utilities Commission.
"The safety of our customers, employees and the general public is always our top priority," said PG&E's Deanna Contreras in an email. "We continue to partner with Valero and the City of Benicia to prevent similar power disruptions," Contreras said.
Another agency, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, issued several notices of violation due to the flaring in the days after the outage. Its investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The refinery has two power sources, both operated by PG&E. When the utility put both of those sources offline on May 5, it caused an "immediate and full shutdown of the facility," the Solano County report states.
Valero also has a cogeneration plant, but it does not provide enough power to fully supply the facility. County investigators point out that the plant must maintain a line to PG&E's power circuit to remain online.
That's a problem, according to Eric Smith, associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute, who read the county's report and specializes in oil and gas production.
"The on-site emergency power supply could have been robust enough to allow for an orderly shutdown," Smith said.
The outage led to pressure inside the refinery that had to be relieved by the use of its flaring system. But, the loss of power shut the facility's steam boilers and cooling tower down. That meant the flaring did not operate normally, which led to flames and black smoke shooting out of the refinery, according to the report.
"Their system got overwhelmed," Schmidtbauer said.
Firefighters were brought in. "The dump stack ignited and was extinguished during the first hour of the incident," the report said.
The city's fire department imposed shelter-in-place and evacuation orders for parts of the city. At least a dozen people sought medical treatment for breathing difficulties.
Three days after the initial outage, the refinery underwent another malfunction as it slowly restarted the facility, causing more flaring, this one lasting more than five hours.
Valero initially thought the May 8 problem was tied to the wrong refinery unit, according to county investigators. It turned out the malfunction was connected to its Coker unit, which makes gasoline through the use of high temperatures.
A week later the same unit malfunctioned, leading to yet another round of flaring. This time, it covered cars near MRC Global, a company on Bayshore Road close to the refinery, with an "oil-based" substance.
That second problem was caused by trapped moisture in the piping system as a result of the unit being shut down because of the initial outage.
"The refinery could have done a better job of minimizing subsequent releases that occurred during the restart," Smith said.
The outage led to an increase in the state's gasoline prices, hurt the company's bottom line and damaged one of the refinery's flares.
Recently it has prompted extra scrutiny from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency into the power issues at the Benicia facility.
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Kris has been passionate about all things beauty since a very young age. Over the past 2 decades his love of the beauty industry and talent for making men & women look and feel their most confident has given him the opportunity to work within, as well as outside of traditional salon settings. From salon clients to photo shoots, celebrities to soccer moms, Kris challenges himself to push his creative boundaries while maintaining the vision of his clients.
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Annals of Crosscuts 2019
Annals of Crosscuts—a new peer-reviewed publication format for film-based research was introduced at the 2019 session of Crosscuts. It was developed to support the use of film and cinema as integral practices in the critical environmental humanities. We particularly invited filmmakers in the arts, sciences and humanities that experiment with and see potential in using the moving image as a complement and/or challenge to text- based research. The aim with Annals is to support and develop transmodal scholarship.
RUPTURED TIMES are interstitial spaces where the past is not anymore but the future is still to come. Indeed, these are ruptured times. While globalization promises to unify the world, thousands of fractures open up
space and time.
New political ambitions fragment the globe and bring us back to times when nationalism reigned. Climate change ruptures the familiar flow of time with chronologies of the past and projections of the future. Activists also try to rupture time and interrupt the usual sequence of events (think of the Standing Rock Camp in the US or ende gelände in Germany). Crosscuts 2019 explored these ruptured times through film, text and discussion.
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‘I was there!’ will be my reaction to historic references of Sebastian Vettel winning his 4th consecutive Drivers’ Championship title at the 2013 Indian Grand Prix. ‘I was there!’ when Vettel decided to ignore Rocky’s radio message to follow standard operating procedures and return to the pits and instead chose to ignore the pit entry, downshift to let out an engine roar before churning out a series of donuts for Indian Formula1 fans who despite not regarding donuts as their staple diet (like their American counterparts) enjoyed every moment of it! Or like I told someone in the pitlane, Vettel’s attempting the medu-vada!
‘I was there!’ when Sahara Force India’s drivers were guest Sports Editors of a leading Indian daily and when Jehan Daruvala was the apple of everyone’s (Indian media) eye in the Sahara Force India team hospitality building addressing a joint media conference with Team Principal Vijay Mallya. ‘I was there!’ when a certain Niki Lauda (for the unknown, he is the ‘hero’ from the movie Rush) dropped in to congratulate him too! ‘I was there!’ when India’s only Formula1 team paid tribute to Sachin Tendulkar (#masterblaster), arguably one of the best cricketers in the world.
‘I was there!’ when Sahara Force India drivers registered a double points finish at their home Grand Prix and added 7 points to the difference between themselves and 7th placed Sauber. ‘I was there!’ and wondering (like everyone else!) what on earth was Gulshan Grover doing on the starting grid for this race too! (He has been there on the grid since inception!)
‘I was there!’ when Sebastian Vettel ran amok (isn’t that how the FIA saw it?) post-race before leaping to hug Horner-Newey, reminding Formula1 fans of the good ol’ days of Todt-Brawn-Schumacher. ‘I was there!’ when Indian Formula1 fans chanted ‘Vettel! Vettel!’ instead of boo-ing him like their evolved (in terms of the sport’s following) Western counterparts.
And ‘I was there!’ when Vettel-Rosberg-Grosjean hogged the limelight on the podium and sprayed champagne on a crowd that hoped that this wasn’t the last time they saw their favourite Formula1 drivers race in their homeland. Watch the podium video!
Rishi was there too! Seated in the Main Grandstand, enjoying the engine notes and making his notes for this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Infact, Rishi was there to interview Nico Rosberg for the Inside Line F1 Podcast and the interview will be played out next week (post-Abu Dhabi). And of course, Rishi was there to host an interaction organised by Puma and Mercedes AMG Petronas!
- Lord Vitthal wins the 2013 Indian Grand Prix! (Read: ALL about the Indian Grand Prix)
- Ever wondered why cars are referred to as ‘she’?
- Donuts or medu-vadas? Prasadam for Indian fans! And whatta sight!
- AND we relive the ‘donut’ spinning RB9 which Vettel-ed India.
- Great start to the race for Massa. We reveal what he ate for breakfast (our little scoop!)
- (Raikkonen X Lotus)/100 = Raikkonen’s motivation (Read: Alonso, Ferrari, Raikkonen and 2014)
- Shouldn’t FOM monetize Raikkonen’s radio messages? (yet another money-making idea for Formula1)
- Rishi blushes at the mention of Rosberg and his fantastic drive to P2! Hear why!
- Double points for Sahara Force India, woohoo!
- Will the Indian Grand Prix be back in 2013? (Read: Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian Grand Prix) And this is where we share a few bloopers by our fellow Indians that made news during the GP weekend!
- Up next is Abu Dhabi; we reveal our best part of the race track. What’s yours?
- Which manufacturer-driver combination do you think would beat the Red Bull Racing-Vettel combination in Abu Dhabi?
A BIG thank you to all our listeners for tuning in week after week to the Inside Line F1 Podcast. And tune in next week for an opportunity to win prizes from Puma, partners to the Mercedes AMG Petronas team!
And for those still in the trance of the Indian Grand Prix, do hear ‘How To Save The Indian Grand Prix‘.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is now available on various platforms and I would urge you to choose your platform to listen to the humour that we add to the otherwise serious and complex sport of Formula1.
If you are an Apple user, you can subscribe to the Inside Line F1 Podcast on the iTunes Podcast Store or via our RSS feed (for Android/Windows /Blackberry users).
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The funeral of Christopher James Campbell took place in Kyiv on May 5. He died near Bakhmut on April 6, defending Ukraine. The 27-year-old military man had experience of service in Iraq and Kuwait.
At the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, he left his studies in the United States, sold all his property, invested the proceeds in Ukraine and joined the Azov regiment. Subsequently, he continued his service in the Foreign Legion of the Territorial Defense.
Christopher’s fiancée Ivanna Sanina, a 24-year-old film director and military volunteer, told Kyiv Post: “Chris asked me, ‘Iva, it is important that my death should not be hidden so that Ukrainians know that we are fighting for them here. Maybe it will inspire someone overseas to help the Ukrainian army, maybe someone will come here to help.’”
“Sometimes it seemed to me that Chris believed in Ukraine's victory more than I did.”
Ivanna is a volunteer of the Vilni (Free) movement, which helps the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Defense Intelligence of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine, and the Security Service of Ukraine. Activists of the movement provide Ukraine with military and technical assistance and undertake humanitarian missions.
Chris was a veteran of the 82nd Air Assault Brigade of the US Airborne Division, a highly professional military man with combat experience. At the beginning of the war, he came to Ukraine and worked as an instructor for KORD (the Rapid Operational Response Unit) and Azov regiment fighters.
Christopher Campbell / Photo provided by Ivanna Sanina
Later he joined the ranks of Azov. Christopher took part in the defense of Kyiv region and the capital itself, and later fought in the Zaporizhzhia region.
The young couple met for the first time after the funeral of Roman Ratushny, the head of NGO Zakhystymo Protasiv Yar (Let’s Protect the Protasiv Ravine) and an intelligence officer of the 93rd separate mechanized brigade Kholodny Yar (Cold Ravine). Roman was killed in battle near Izium in Kharkiv region, which was under Russian occupation at that time.
Ivanna recalls that a few days after the funeral she got sick, however, she came to the office because the Vilni movement members planned another humanitarian mission.
“There I saw Christopher with his British friend, with whom he came to Ukraine. I asked Chris only one thing, ‘Why are you here?’” Ivanna says.
“He answered that what was happening was the genocide of the Ukrainian people, and he could not just sit at home, watch TV and do nothing, while he had knowledge and experience, because he was a veteran.”
She emphasized that Chris was not just a war tourist, a person who came to Ukraine for kicks and then left when the going got tough.
He said, “They haven't been here for a long time. They were here during the first weeks, months, and then they understood that the war in Ukraine was not a video game.”
“People with strong convictions are now fighting in the Foreign Legion,” Ivanna says. “They came to Ukraine to help and almost everyone is convinced that our country will win.”
Christopher shared this opinion. “Sometimes it seemed to me that he believed in the victory of Ukraine more than I did,” Ivanna added.
Christopher with comrades, photos provided by Ivanna Sanina
After his military service, Chris received a scholarship at an American university and planned to become a geneticist. However, he left his studies as soon as the full-scale war in Ukraine began.
“Having sold all his belongings, all his cars, arms, everything he earned, Chris invested the money in Ukraine,” Ivanna notes.
She says that returning their fallen heroes home is a national tradition for Americans. It doesn’t matter how many years have passed – 10, 20, or 50. The US Department of Veterans Affairs has a list of countries, for example, Vietnam, where American soldiers died.
Excavations are carried out there. DNA samples are taken from the families of the dead or missing, and then specialists carry out an exhumation. Afterward, the body or its remains are transported to the United States, and the fallen hero is buried in his homeland with full military honors.
“Chris was very interested in this. He considered it correct. This is what we must come to because that is what differentiates us from our enemies. Russia does not value people, does not value anything - we must destroy imperialism in their minds,” Ivanna says.
“Here came a young foreigner who had his whole life ahead to destroy this imperialism... because there is nothing more valuable than life in this world.”
The last meeting in Kharkiv: “It was the only time I asked him not to go.”
The young people saw each other for the last time in Kharkiv before Campbell’s trip to Bakhmut – two days before his death.
“Chris said that was the last mission and then he would get back to me – he would be home in three days. I asked, ‘Shall we choose the date of our anniversary?’ He answered, ‘Let's choose together.’ I started looking through our messages and said, ‘I sent you a “heart” on July 2.’ Chris replied, ‘Let it be July 2.’ We chose this date together,” Ivanna recalls.
The engaged couple planned to visit Campbell’s family in Florida after this mission when Chris would be on leave. “We planned to go to his family so that he could introduce me as his bride,” Ivanna says.
“Chris proposed marriage to me, and I accepted his proposal. However, we didn’t have time to get married.”
She says that she had never asked Chris questions about the war. According to her, if a serviceman (whether they know each other personally or not) wants to tell something, he will tell it without being asked.
“However, the last time we saw each other, on April 4, I asked Christopher whether he would need help after returning from Bakhmut,” she says.
“As a volunteer, I worked with such cases and saw men who return from the front in a serious condition. Chris looked at me silently and said ‘yes’.”
She calls Bakhmut, for which the fierce battles between our defenders and the Russian invaders are currently taking place, hell on earth.
“No sane man or woman, no human being can withstand the pain and horror that is happening there. The battlefield is covered with the bodies of our enemies and our defenders. Obviously, we will need much time to treat this injury,” says Ivanna.
“The most terrible and unfair thing is that on our side the best die, and on their side - the worst. The difference between us is that we value our soldiers.”
“It was the only time I asked him to stay. I never doubted him. However, during our last meeting in Kharkiv I asked Chris for the first time, ‘Stay with me, don't go, please.’ He responded, ‘Iva, I can't stay. I will come, I will return in 3 days’,” she recalls.
Christopher Campbell died at 9:00 a.m. on April 6, 2023.
Christopher, photo provided by Ivanna Sanina
“Our friends visited me in the evening. I don't believe in all that psychic stuff. We were sitting at the table. My friends reminded me at the funeral, ‘Iva, do you remember what you said on the evening of April 6? – I feel that Chris has trouble’,” she says.
Testament: “If this happens to me - I want to be buried here.”
Ivanna recalls that during the funeral of Roman Ratushny, Christopher was impressed by Ukrainians who revere their heroes, “Chris told me, ‘If this happens to me – I want to be buried here’.”
The funeral of Christopher was held in the capital of Ukraine on May 5, a month after his death. The ceremony took place in St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral. Campbell was buried next to Ukrainian defenders.
Photo of the farewell ceremony with Chris Campbell / by Oles Sanin
“We did everything according to his last will. Another reason why Chris should have been buried here is that he was convinced that if Ukrainians see the flags of other countries on the Alley of Heroes, they would be more confident in victory and feel support,” Ivanna says.
“We had to show that we are not alone, that the whole civilized world supports us, and that we will win.”
“Everything I do in the future will be dedicated to Christopher.”
Every day Ivanna wakes up, imagining that this tragedy is just a dream, that it is not reality.
“I am not sure whether I will ever be happy again. He is the only man in my life with whom I wanted to raise children,” she says
“I feel pain every day. Every night I sleep for two hours, and I seem to hallucinate that Chris calls me and says, ‘I will come home’.”
However, Ivanna assures him that she will do everything to make him proud of her.
“Everything I will do in the future will be dedicated to him. The Vilni organization where we met is already a foundation in which everything will be done in his honor.
“Christopher’s name has become synonymous with the word ‘revenge’ for me,” she says.
“I must do everything to make him proud of me. For this, I have to continue volunteering. I will support the unit in which he served, I will give them all possible assistance, I will pray for them, for each guy,” she added.
Recently, Sanina was at the FILM.UA studio, where the final DCP copy of the movie “Dovbush” is being prepared for the premiere scheduled for August 24. She worked on the film at all stages of its creation.
“I’ve rethought the film. Everything I did in this film as an assistant director was dedicated to Chris, absolutely everything. In the film, the main hero says the phrase when parting, ‘Let me go. I will come for you in 3 days.’ These are the last words that Chris said to me,” she says.
Ivanna proudly recalls that he studied Ukrainian in order to ask film director Oles Sanin for his daughter’s hand in marriage.
“The guys from his unit are also learning Ukrainian. However, when they come to Kharkiv, to the military unit, they hear people talking in Russian in the streets and in restaurants. There is some inconsistency: after all, they came here to fight for us, while we demotivate them,” she says.
“Sometimes it seems to me that they are more Ukrainian than some people who have a Ukrainian passport. I think they deserve a Ukrainian passport more than some of my fellow citizens.”
Ivanna recently went to St. Michael’s Cathedral to buy candles to place them on Christopher’s grave. The funeral was being held in the cathedral.
“The funeral of the person I know, as it turned out. I didn't even know he was there. The day before that, in the same place, in St. Michael's Cathedral, there was the funeral of my very good friend - the 20-year-old artist Danylo Denysenko. This guy was supposed to paint pictures, create sculptures, shoot movies...,” she said.
“We must remember every name.”
Photo: Ivanna Sanina by Oles Sanin
"There are thousands of people like me – girls, women, wives, mothers whose men did not return home. We must remember every name. We should make a war memorial,” says Ivanna.
“There must be a place - not for us, no - for our children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, who will come there and see names, dates and flags.
“When they see the flags of the United States, Sweden, Poland, free Belarus and other countries, they will understand that only together we can defeat this evil, only by uniting can we defeat the common enemy,” Ivanna says.
“‘Never Again’ should not be just beautiful words for Victory Day of May 8 and May 9. It should be in each of us, and we really will never forget.”
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Russian air attacks killed six people in northeast Ukraine on Thursday, authorities said, as President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of cynically targeting civilians.
Russian forces have stepped up their aerial bombardment of Ukraine in recent weeks, resulting in power cuts for thousands of people as the country's electricity grid is targeted.
Drone attacks on Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv killed four people, including three rescuers responding to an earlier strike, Mayor Igor Terekhov said.
The killed rescuers were aged 52, 32 and 41, Interior Minister Igor Klymenko said, while police identified the fourth victim as a 68-year-old woman.
At least 12 others were injured, Klymenko said.
“A despicable and cynical attack, when the rescuers arrived at the scene of the strike, the terrorists attacked again,” Zelensky said in a post on social media.
A Russian strike later on Thursday, April 4, killed a man in a tractor, Kharkiv regional governor Oleg Sinegubov said.
Russia launched a total of 20 Iranian-designed Shahed drones at the northeastern region overnight, of which 11 were shot down, Ukraine's air force said.
Moscow also targeted power infrastructure, killing a 47-year-old energy worker in an aerial bomb attack in the neighboring Sumy region, the energy ministry said.
Ukrainian officials have urged the country's allies to supply more anti-aircraft defense systems, in particular modern US-made Patriot systems.
US military aid to Ukraine has been drying up, with a $60 billion funding package currently stalled in Congress and frontline troops facing critical shortages.
Russia also accused Ukraine of striking civilians in occupied areas.
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The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Family Law
Family law is one of the most emotionally charged areas of the law. Clients are experiencing an upheaval of their family life, finances and living situation. Clients sometimes feel hurt or angry at the demise of the marriage and children often feel stuck in the middle of their parents’ disagreements. While it is critical to have an experienced family law attorney to handle the litigation aspect of a family law case, it can be equally as important to have knowledgeable mental health professionals to guide your family through the tumultuous process of litigation. Mental health professionals can be social workers, licensed professional counselors, doctorate-level Ph.D.’s or other various providers. In most cases, the nature of the professional’s education is not always as important as his or her experience with the dynamics of family law cases.
Co-parent counselors are mental health professionals that meet with parents to facilitate a more productive co-parenting relationship. Children fare much better with the separation of their parents when the parents are able to effectively communicate and co-parent. Co-parent counselors can be court-appointed or chosen by the parties. These counselors are effective in helping the parties to address day-to-day custody decisions without the need to seek out litigation remedies each and every time the agreement cannot be reached on a particular issue.
Reunification counselors are mental health professionals that are involved in cases where one parent has been estranged or alienated from the child. Reunification counselors are experienced in understanding the source of estrangement and/or alienation as well as the appropriate remedy. This type of counseling attempts to heal the damaged parent-child relationship and works toward building a healthy relationship between the parent and child. Reunification counselors are effective in cases of parental alienation or when a child has not seen a parent for an extended period of time.
There are many types of mental health professionals that can serve as expert witnesses in a custody case. Generally speaking, these professionals are qualified as an expert by their knowledge, skill, experience, training or education and may provide an opinion to the court. For example, custody evaluators conduct an extensive evaluation of the parties and children and make a recommendation to the court regarding custody. Some cases call for mental health evaluations for psychological disorders. In others, we seek out experts for drug and alcohol evaluations.
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Are your cruisers in the UK different to NZ or Japansese one as here the
std system is 2 3/8" with most of the backpressure in the factory triple
Running a big bore exhaust system will not make horsepower directly but
it will often allow an engine to make power more easily. A std cruiser 2
3/8" exhaust system at full load and relatively high rpm has nearly 5psi
of back pressure which does not hurt power directly but it does increase
crossover pressure between the exhaust manifold and the exhaust system.
By swapping to a 3" system (3 1/2" dump pipes, that bolt on in place of
the stock cast iron outlet, that smoothly taper to 3" outlet are readily
commercially available) backpressure will drop to around 1.5psi which
results in lower EGT's and quicker turbo spool up.
The 1HD-T injectors in stock form are being pushed pretty hard thermally
so pushing up the combustion load without intercooling is courting
injector failure hence piston failure soon there after.
In relation to stainless steel you say you use high quality SS but what
grade is that as 304SS is commonly used because it polish's up nicely
but 409SS is better for durability as it is alloyed with a little
titanium to dramatically improve thermal and vibratory fatigue. Even jig
built stainless can be a pest to fit as it pulls substantially during
welding compared to mild steel. Jig built mandrel bent 2 1/2" mild steel
should be achievable but 3" is likely to require hand fitting and I
think customers are being unreasonable if they don't expect minor
fitting. There is a factory toy system as an option if the want straight
The factory bolts are specials with heat proof self locking nut's.
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Welcome to the Lodge
Whether you are planning a corporate event, fishing or hunting trip with your buddies, or a family get-together, rest assured that the “Redfish Lodge of Louisiana offers the sportsman all the comforts of home, plus fabulous Cajun cuisine, the best fishing one would desire, all wrapped up in a beautiful coastal setting.
Come stay with us...
A good supper and the cool evening sea breeze will guarantee a peaceful and refreshing night of sleep. Before you know it you’ll wake up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and breakfast that will start you with all the energy you will need for a full day of fishing with the captains of the Redfish Lodge.
All of your culinary needs & more
Mornings begin with a full breakfast of eggs and bacon, or if you are a light eater in the morning there is also fruit and muffins. We also offer hot coffee, tea, milk, and a variety of juices.
Lunch makings are put out after breakfast is served. Guests make their own sandwhiches to take with them on the boat for lunch. All condiments, lunch meat, cheeses, and bread are available for guests to make as many sandwhiches as they would like to take with them for the day. We also have a variety of chips and snacks as well.
The fresh cajun dishes and seafood specialties of the Redfish Lodge of Louisiana that have consistently delighted our guests for over 30 years. Fresh grilled redfish,tuna, or wahoo, cajun potatoes, fresh vegetables, cajun shrimp pasta, fried or boiled seafood is just a few of the delicacies that could await you at the Redfish Lodge of Louisiana dinner table. | <urn:uuid:bb7dc12b-aeed-472c-bbc3-7496585431ba> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.laredfish.com/lodge | 2024-04-25T08:43:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.966724 | 360 |
Swiss-made vs Chinese-made test kits – what’s the difference?
In today’s busy world, self-testing kits have become increasingly popular for home use, providing individuals with the convenience and privacy that would have otherwise required a visit to a doctor or a clinic. With many different brands and options for self-testing kits available on the market, it is essential to evaluate the quality and accuracy of these products to make informed decisions about which ones to use.
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To all members of the LAGS community,
With this communication, we wish to inform Baristas, Examiners, and Judges that a modification has been made to one of the patterns at the gold level. Specifically, the pattern in question is the 8 ROSETTE IN THE SHAPE OF SNOW STAR. The modification entails reducing the number of elements within each rosette from 8 to 6, as indicated in the new guidelines.
This decision was made after careful consideration by the organizing committee, aiming to ensure greater consistency in evaluations during LAGS competitions. The modification took effect on 20/02/2023 and will be applied both for maintaining the gold level and during Lags Battle and WLAGS competitions.
Those wishing to delve deeper into the matter or needing further clarification are invited to write to the system's email address, where our team will be happy to provide all necessary information.
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Does Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act’s prohibition on discrimination based on disability provide a cause of action for plaintiffs who allege that a neutral policy disproportionately burdened them?
This case would have asked the Court to determine whether Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination based on disability, provides a cause of action for disparate impact claims. Numerous John Does use CVS Pharmacy’s prescription plan for medication to treat HIV/AIDS, which only allows drugs to be dispensed through mail or CVS pharmacies. These John Does sued, arguing that this plan had a disparate impact on individuals living with HIV/AIDS and meaningfully impacted their health. Petitioners CVS Pharmacy et al. contend that claims under Section 504, which is incorporated in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, require evidence of discriminatory intent or differential treatment. Respondents John Doe, et al., argue that Section 504 provides for disparate impact claims. Although this case will no longer be argued in front of the Court, due to an agreement for dismissal by the parties, the case could have had implications for the administration of health insurance and pharmacy benefits programs, and the risk of litigation.
Questions as Framed for the Court by the Parties
Whether Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 — and by extension Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which incorporates the “enforcement mechanisms” of other federal antidiscrimination statutes — provides a disparate-impact cause of action for plaintiffs alleging disability discrimination.
Petitioners, CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Caremark L.L.C. and Caremark California Specialty Pharmacy, L.L.C., (collectively “CVS”) are all affiliates of CVS Health Corporation. Doe v. CVS Pharmacy, at 1207. Respondents John Doe et al. (“Does”) are enrolled in CVS’s prescription benefit plan for medication to treat HIV/AIDS. Id. The CVS plan requires that the Does purchase their HIV/AIDS medication, which is considered a “specialty medication,” through the Caremark California Specialty Pharmacy. Id. This service offers delivery by mail or pickup at a CVS Pharmacy. Id. If Does wish to purchase his medication elsewhere, the medication would not qualify as “in-network” and could cost thousands of dollars in additional charges. Id. Prior to this program, Does were able to fill their prescriptions at any in-network pharmacy, including non-CVS pharmacies. Id.
The Does brought an action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (“District Court”) alleging violation of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the California Unruh Civil Rights Act (“Unruh Act”), the Employee Retirement Security Act (“ERISA”) and California’s Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”). Id. at 1207–1208. The Does claimed that the program has adverse effects on access to adequate healthcare, including putting their safety and privacy at risk as they sought to fill prescriptions. Id.
The District Court granted CVS’s motion to dismiss all claims, finding no violation of the ACA or ADA. Doe v. CVS Pharmacy, at 977. The District Court ruled that, while disparate impact claims could be brought under the ACA, there was no disparate impact in this case because the program applies to all medications, regardless of whether they treat a disability or not. Doe v. CVS Pharmacy, at 977. Additionally, the District Court held that, even if there was a disparate impact, it would not be significant enough to qualify as denial of “meaningful access” under Choate v. Alexander. Id. at 984. The District Court also found no violation of the UCL, as the program was not unfair or unlawful and no violation of the Unruh Act because there was no intentional discrimination. Id.
The Does appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (“Ninth Circuit”). Doe v. CVS Pharmacy, at 1208. The Ninth Circuit found the Does alleged sufficient discrimination to state a claim under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and by extension Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Id. at 1215. The Ninth Circuit found that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act reached facially neutral polices, like CVS’s plan, that disparately impacted the disabled. Id. at 1212.
CVS Pharmacy petitioned for a writ of certiorari on March 26, 2021. The Supreme Court granted certiorari to determine whether the ACA allows discrimination claims based on disparate impact. Oral argument was scheduled for December 2021, but the parties settled this case prior to oral argument and the Court dismissed the writ of certiorari on November 11, 2021.
This case would have presented the Court with the opportunity to decide if Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, incorporated into the Affordable Care Act, supports a disparate-impact standard to bring a claim of disability discrimination.
THE PLAIN TEXT OF SECTION 504
Petitioner CVS argues that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as incorporated into Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, does not allow for disparate impact claims, but only incorporates discriminatory intent claims. Brief for Petitioner at 13. According to CVS, disparate intent statutes tie statutory prohibitions to motive by requiring complainants to allege discriminatory motive or that the statute facially treats the people differently based on their membership to a protected class. Id. at 14. CVS contends that the plain language of Section 504 does not allow for disparate impact liability claim for three reasons. Id. First, CVS contends that Section 504 contains language that focuses on why the federal funders act, concentrating on discriminatory action. Id. Second, CVS argues the statute creates a sole causation standard, which requires a showing that the funder acted solely because of the person’s protected class. Id. at 17. CVS argues that such a standard is incompatible with disparate impact prohibition, and Congress has never tried to include a sole causation standard for a disparate impact claim. Id. Further, CVS claims that Courts have historically interpreted the sole causation standard to exclude disparate impact liability. Id. at 18–19. Third, CVS contends that the statutory language’s focus on individuals and not groups is evidence the statute targets discriminatory intent because disparate impact liability examines disproportionate burdens on groups. Id. at 21. CVS claims this distinction is crucial because disparate impact only requires the complainant to show a disproportionately adverse effect, even if the statute or entity does not mean to discriminate. Id. at 14.
CVS further contends Section 504 lacks the effects-based language that creates a disparate impact liability standard. Brief for Petitioner at 37. CVS argues that the language of disparate impact liability, such as “otherwise adversely affect,” “otherwise make unavailable,” “results in,” “'have the effect of,” or “tend to screen out” are not present in Section 504. Id. at 39–40.
Respondent Does respond by asserting that the statutory language of Section 504 does not focus on the actions of the wrong doers but on the adverse effects to those with disabilities. Brief for Respondent at 10. Does argue that both statutory sections grant protection against specific ill effects, including exclusion, denial of benefits, and discrimination. Id. at 11. Does claim the passive construction of the grammar in the statutes emphasizes the person who suffered the effects, with no reference to the wrongful actor. Id. According to Does, Section 504 is a result oriented statutes, not focusing on the intent of the federally funded programs. Id. at 13. Does also contend that CVS’s approach to the restrictive reading of the statute defies “multiple canons of construction” in multiple ways. Id. at 14. First, Does argue that CVS violates the principle of supplying words to a statute that have been omitted when they effectively add “intentional” in front of discrimination. Id. Second, Does claims the word “discrimination” can be directed towards both intentional and unintentional actions. Id. Third, Does argue that CVS’s interpretation reads “excluded” and “denied” out of the statute, because exclusion and denial do not require anyone’s motives to be proved. Id. Finally, Does conclude that only protecting disabled people from intentional discrimination and not exclusionary practices falls short of the guarantees of the statute, which include eliminating discrimination continually encountered in health care and other settings. Id. at 14–15.
Moreover, Does claim that the historic use and reuse of the operative words by Congress in Section 504 have established a public meaning extending beyond intentional discrimination to exclusionary effects. Brief for Respondent at 23. Additionally, Does contend that the Rehabilitation Act was amended by Congress to clarify the definition of “handicap,” but Section 504 was not amended to include only intentional discrimination. Id. at 24. Does argue that the finalization of the regulation in 1977 reflected the scope that informed Congress in Title VI and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (“HEW”), where the discriminatory effects of the statute was emphasized. Id. at 24–25. According to Does, the HEW promulgated an interpretation of Section 504 that included disparate effects. Id. at 25.
SECTION 504’S RELATIONSHIP TO TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT
CVS compares the language in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to the language in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and argues the language in the two statutes is nearly identical. Brief for Petitioner at 28. CVS contends that this is strong evidence that Section 504 does not provide for disparate effect claims because the Court has already held that Title VI does not provide for disparate effect claims. Id. at 29. Further, CVS cites the three other Spending Clause antidiscrimination statutes, Title VI, Title IX, and the Age Act, passed around the time of Section 504, which all bar disparate impact liability. Id. at 28.
Does contend that CVS’s reliance on Title VI is misplaced because the limitation to intentional discrimination was a product of constitutional considerations distinct from Section 504’s legislative history. Brief for Respondent at 26. Does argue that stare decisis bound the interpretation of Title VI to unconstitutional racial discrimination, which only includes intentional discrimination, because the purpose of Title VI was to limit racial discrimination. Id. at 27–28. According the Does, that is not applicable to Section 504 because the statute focuses on discrimination due to disability, not explicitly addressed in the Constitution. Id. at 28. Thus, Does argue that there is no basis to apply the Constitutional limits of Title VI on Section 504. Id. at 29.
CVS argues that prior precedent, Alexander v. Choate (“Choate”) does not support holding that Section 504 allows for disparate effect claims. Brief for Petitioner at 24. CVS points out that in Alexander v. Choate, the Court “assume[d] without deciding” Section 504 provided for disparate effect claims. Id. CVS notes that many of the policy concerns identified in Choate, such as access to public transportation and architectural barriers, have been ameliorated by other federal statutes. Id. at 26. CVS also contends that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) imposed disparate impact liability because Section 504 did not. Id. at 34. CVS argues that applying disparate impact liability to Section 504 would create different standards of liability between Section 504 and the ADA for the same conduct. Id. at 37.
In response, Does argue that the context of the statutes reinforces their focus on exclusionary effects. Brief for Respondents at 15. Does contend that Choate directly applies because it acknowledged that disability discrimination is both invidious intent and thoughtlessness and indifference. Id. at 16. According to Does, text added to Section 504 after Choate supports a reading of effects-oriented language. Id. Does note that over twenty-four federal agencies have adopted the exclusionary effects reading of Section 504, which remain in force today. Brief for Respondents at 29-30. Additionally, Does argue that both the Supreme Court and the federal courts of appeal have interpreted Section 504 to reach practices that deny meaningful access. Id. at 31. Does claim that Congress has repeatedly signified their approval of an effects- focused reading of Section 504. Id. at 36. Does cite the Congressional amendment of Section 504 to include the entirety of a program receiving federal funding and another amendment in 1992 that did not negate the statute’s reach in denial of meaningful access. Id. at 36–37. Does also claim that at the enactment of the ADA, Congress used the operative language of Title II—which prohibits exclusion, denial of benefits, and discrimination of anyone with a disability—in Section 504. Id. at 37–38. Does conclude that such operative language was also adopted in Section 1557, to give the meaningful access standard to the statute. Id. at 39–40.
This case would have influenced healthcare costs and outcomes. Further, a decision in this case would have had an impact on an individual’s ability to bring discrimination-based claims.
IMPACT ON HEALTHCARE COSTS, QUALITY AND ACCESS
America’s Health Insurance Plans (“AHI”), in support of CVS, argues that network plans like that used by CVS significantly reduce costs for hospitals, consumers and state healthcare programs. Brief of Amicus Curiae America’s Health Insurance Plans, in Support of Petitioners at 14-15. Independent Women’s Law Center echoes this argument, noting that network plans do not redistribute the costs of specialty medicine to all policyholders and accordingly, average consumers do not have to bear the cost. Brief of Amicus Curiae Independent Women’s Law Center, in Support of Petitioners at 16–17. Additionally, AHI asserts that network plans can improve patient care outcomes by ensuring that below standard hospitals and physicians are not included in the plan. Brief of AHI at 16. Network plans are adept at doing this, AHI maintains, because they can compile care assessments and hold providers accountable. Id. at 17. The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (“PCMA”), expands on this argument, adding that better patient outcomes decrease insurance costs by keeping patients healthier. Brief of Amicus Curiae Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, in Support of Petitioners at 10. Finally, PCMA fears that a disparate impact standard would lead to coverage of all drugs, regardless of their cost, and jeopardize the long accepted structure of insurance plans. Id. at 23.
In support of Does, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, argues that mail-order pharmacies are harmful to HIV/AIDS patients because they do not offer the specialized and personal care necessary to provide beneficial treatment. Brief of Amicus Curiae AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in Support of Respondents at 7. The Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School (“the Center”), expands on this argument, explaining that AIDS patients need quick access to new medications to respond to any drug resistance they may develop. Brief of Amicus Curiae Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School, in Support of Respondents at 10. Additionally, the Center asserts that mail-order drug deliveries lead to privacy violations that are particularly harmful to AIDS patients who experience stigmatization and bias. Id. at 11-12. Further, the Arc of the United States, notes that a disparate impact standard would help to protect against plans, like the CVS plan, that inadvertently restrict individuals with disabilities from accessing healthcare. Brief of Amici Curiae The Art of the United States et al., in Support of Respondents at 20.
PCMA, in Support of Petitioners, argues that applying a disparate-impact standard would threaten the entire structure of drug benefit plans by increasing the amount of litigation. Brief of Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, at 22-23. Washington Legal Foundation et al. (“WLF”) echoes this argument by noting that individuals could bring actions under this theory against 99% of medical providers. Brief for Amici Curiae Washington Legal Foundation and Cato Institute, in Support of Petitioners at 15. Because companies will fear litigation, WLF asserts that companies will provide prescription drug plans for fewer employees. Id. at 16. Similarly, the Independent Women’s Law Center, contends that education officials would be subject to a myriad of lawsuits under a disparate-impact standard that would make it impossible for them to perform their jobs. Brief for Independent Women’s Law Center, at 19. The States of Louisiana et al. (“Louisiana”), advance the same argument, explaining that a disparate impact standard would open the door to lawsuits against nearly every state agency. Brief for Amici Curiae Louisiana et al., in Support of Petitioners at 4.
The United States, in support of Does, counters by asserting that there are already limits on disparate impact lawsuits that would protect against increased litigation. Brief of Amicus Curiae The United States, in Support of Respondents at 33. Further, the National Health Law Program and Disability Rights California argue that Congress intended to allow a broad range of disparate impact claims to restrict more discriminatory practices. Brief of Amici Curiae The National Health Law Program and Disability Rights California, in Support of Respondents at 3. The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund (“NAACP”), adds to this, asserting that disparate impact lawsuits empower individuals with disabilities in all aspects of their daily lives. Brief of Amici Curiae The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, in Support of Respondents at 14. Moreover, the NAACP notes that disparate impact lawsuits are crucial for combating racial inequality perpetuated by unconscious bias and inadequate access to healthcare resources. Id. at 17–18.
- Mary Anne Pazanowski, Mail-Order Drug Dispute Could Clarify Obamacare Bias Protections, Bloomberg Law (May 7, 2021).
- Michael Roppolo, CVS withdraws Supreme Court case on disability rights, announces new partnership, CBS News (Nov. 11, 2021).
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SAVE YOUR COVID 19 VACCINATION PAPERWORK
January 18, 2021 Posted inIf you have been watching the news, you know that the roll-out of the vaccine process has, so far, been much slower than anticipated. Early predictions that we would all be vaccinated by the end of May, 2021 are already being revised to the end of October, 2021.
There are approximately 330 million people in the United States. The talk is that we, as a nation, are going to vaccinate a million people a day, as we get ramped up – and we have to administer these vaccinations twice in that period. If that is indeed the case, the process will take close to a year, even if we discount those who will refuse to be vaccinated and those who can’t be. Unless we ramp up to close to double the “million a day” goal, we will not have a majority of U.S. citizens vaccinated by the summer.
Looking ahead, therefore, as we think about our timelines for this year, we will have to be revisiting such topics as opening the pool, clubhouse, gym, tennis courts, bocce ball courts and other community association facilities. While we cannot predict with accuracy whether the regulations issued by the Department of Health last year will be modified this year in light of the inoculation program, it is hoped that for those who have been vaccinated, the regulations will not be as strict. Associations may have to take into consideration issuing different color pool badges for those who have been vaccinated, which are not transferrable (such as bearing a photo, etc.).
Recently, those who have been vaccinated received a card, which was too big to be put into a wallet without folding, providing the date on which the was vaccination occurred. It occurred to me that this paperwork will become important for all sorts of other things, such as travel, use of gym facilities, and the like.
Those residing in age-restricted communities, because seniors have been given priority in terms of getting vaccinated, may well have most of their communities vaccinated before the summer, and that might allow their facilities to open even earlier than the facilities in communities that are not age-restricted. There has been discussion as to whether the Federal or State government should issue something like a Covid-Passport, but I heard CDC Director, Dr. Fauci say that doing so might be impractical.
The bottom line is that the cards you receive for your vaccinations might be the only thing you receive to prove that you are among the “protected”. Please hang on to them. Pretty soon the vaccination process will be moving so fast that reproducing this paperwork, if lost, will be difficult and perhaps even impossible.
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Multiple self-isolation periods by employee suspected of flouting Coronavirus rules
Posted in : Seamus Says - Employment Law Discussion on 8 January 2021"We have an employee whom we suspect of flouting coronavirus rules, as she's had to self-isolate for coming into contact with someone infected with COVID-19 on four occasions so far". So she keeps meeting people that have the virus. "Do we have to discount this absence or can we include it for absence management reasons?"
Seamus: Well, we know that we're in very difficult and tricky times, extraordinary times, at present with COVID, and it may be that you just have someone that is very unlucky and have had to self-isolate on four occasions.
You would raise an eyebrow I think, although we were talking briefly before, Scott, in relation to some localities in Northern Ireland where maybe they're saying that 1 in 40 people might have COVID. And you can imagine the volume and number of people that are having to self-isolate as a result of that where the figures are very tight.
Scott: That's where I live. I've rarely crossed the door. I have to send my mother-in-law to get my paper. It's too dangerous for me.
Seamus: But the other side of it is that taking any disciplinary action against an employee should always be justified. We've lots of various examples of potential misconduct in the workplace as a result of COVID-19. But there are some instances that are less clear-cut when an employee has been engaged in behaviour outside of the workplace. That tends to be what we're looking at. It's not so much the behaviours that happen internally because of they're at work. It's what happened outside the place of employment.
And in general, the employer is not really entitled to take disciplinary action for what an employee does in their own time unless those actions are having a negative impact on the employer or the ability for the employee to do their work.
So looking at it sort of generally where COVID-19 is concerned, disciplinary action I think could be justified in and around three scenarios.
One, where you're physically attending a workplace and therefore you're putting the health and safety of colleagues or residents or whoever it is at risk.
Two, where you're unable to attend work because of a breach, and thereby you're disrupting the employer's business, and that would have to be at a high-end level. You're looking here at four occasions. You'd be wanting to test the legitimacy of that, although I appreciate that that's difficult at the minute because the GPs aren't providing any sick lines and things like that.
Or the third one where perhaps somebody has posted ill judged photographs on social media surrounded by large groups of people, and they can be identified as an employee of that employer.
I think those sorts of behaviours do take us into the misconduct territory and could put the employer's business, their customers, their clients, or their residents at risk and certainly could potentially damage the reputation of the employer also.
But it is worth saying that you should tread carefully, especially when you can't prove that the employee has flouted COVID rules. A person could test positive for COVID simply after a trip to the supermarket, as you were saying there, Scott. It just doesn't happen through social gatherings.
So take a cautious approach. Take a reasonable approach. Four is a lot, but I think it's worthwhile having that conversation with the employee and getting to the bottom of how the periods of self-isolation are happening.
Scott: Yeah, there are issues there just around people coping and behaviours. It's one of those difficult conversations that you might have in the past, take away COVID, where somebody simply isn't looking after themselves or they seem to have an alcohol issue or whatever it happens to be. You're in that kind of area perhaps, but I can understand where some employers are saying, "I'm just fed up. This person is never at work because they're always self-isolating because they keep going out". And that would become quite infuriating. I would imagine that's what's behind that question that came in there.
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Leicester City are “close” to securing a deal for their first summer signing and are ready to move swiftly on another, it has been claimed.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the Foxes are set to sign Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare when the transfer window opens for business in the coming weeks.
And it is also reported that Southampton’s soon to be free agent Ryan Bertrand is being lined up to strengthen Brendan Rodgers’ left-back options.
The Telegraph’s Midlands correspondent John Percy claims Soumare is expected to join the King Power Stadium for a fee of around £15 million after lengthy negotiations with the Ligue 1 leaders over the past few months.
The 22-year-old has established a fine reputation in France and with just over a year left on his contract, the report says “Leicester are increasingly optimistic of completing a deal.”
Lille are battling with Paris Saint-Germain for the Ligue 1 title this weekend but are vulnerable to summer offers due to Soumare’s contract situation and the impact of both Covid-19 and the collapse of the French TV deal.
Leicester are also understood to be ready to offer Bertrand a contract when he ends his time at St Mary’s next month.
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Left-back is a position that needs strengthening due to the fact that Christian Fuchs set to bring his six-year spell to an end while James Justin is recovering from a serious knee injury.
The Telegraph say Leicester are targeting an experienced left-back to provide “competition and cover” and, ideally, want to offer a 12-month deal.
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James Cash Penney, the founder of JCPenney, once said, “Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” If you’re a business owner, Penney’s declaration may have more meaning for you than it might for another person, particularly if you’re trying to transition your small business into a scalable business.
Scalability refers to an organization’s ability to withstand pressure that’s the direct result of its growth. A company that scales well can maintain or improve its performance and efficiency despite opposing forces, like increased operational costs, greater, unexpected demand for its products, or inflation. Businesses that grow into larger versions of their former selves demonstrate adaptability with a flexible business model that includes new processes and ever-increasing efficiency.
As Penney said, growth isn’t the result of chance. Scaling a business requires many forces to work together. To make that happen, you need to familiarize yourself with the pillars or building blocks that support a successful business as it expands.
Making the Dream Work With Team Work
If you’re at the helm of a startup, it’s wise to invest in team-building activities orchestrated by Let’s Roam. The people who get on board early with your new business will develop invaluable insights into how you can build a scalable business. Team-building exercises like onboarding scavenger hunts will get everyone off to a great start. Workplace wellness challenges will infuse some friendly competition among your staff, and a virtual improv workshop will enable your co-workers to react to the unexpected without blinking. See for yourself how team-building activities benefit your business.
Pillars of a Successful Business That’s Poised for Growth
Another famous quote uttered by James Cash Penney reads, “As a rule, we find what we look for; we achieve what we get ready for.” Assembling a strong team early on and keeping everyone on the same page with a team-building subscription combine to be one of the most critical pillars of a business that’s well-positioned for expansion and success.
As important as it is to have a capable team from the start, your team isn’t the only “block” you’ll need to support a business that’s scalable. You’ll also need other elements. They include a business plan, a marketing strategy, and a customer relationship management, or CRM system, among others. Even if you start a new business as a solopreneur, you still need to assemble the essential building blocks that will support your startup’s growth when your venture is more mature.
Draft a plan for a scalable business model.
Whether you’re going to establish a business in New York, Arizona, or another country, you need to create a business plan. That plan will outline your scalable business model in great detail. It will include financial forecasts for as many as the first five or ten years your business exists. Having a documented, detailed plan is critical for any business. However, it’s particularly important for entrepreneurs who intend to raise money from investors in the short or long term.
People who’ve taken classes about entrepreneurship have likely heard a lot about business plans. They also probably know how difficult and tedious it can be to draft a plan. Creating a plan for a business at any point in its lifecycle is challenging. It’s especially hard when you’re writing about an outfit that’s yet to open its literal or figurative doors.
Luckily, help is readily available through an organization known as the Service Corps of Retired Executives, or SCORE. A resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE is “the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors.” The non-profit is dedicated to “helping small businesses plan, launch, manage, and grow.”
Founded in 1964, SCORE has helped generations of entrepreneurs launch ventures in a wide variety of industries. The organization’s esteemed volunteers include accountants, managers, executives, and more. If you’re going to prepare a plan for your business, you can’t go wrong with SCORE. You’ll be tapping into the hundreds of years of combined business experience the volunteers have to offer.
It’s worth noting that your business doesn’t have to be a startup for you to work with SCORE. The non-profit works with organizations of all sizes and at all stages of the business lifecycle.
Employ the latest technology.
To ensure your business is scalable, incorporate technology into your processes as early as possible. Try to avoid older technology in favor of the latest that’s available. For example, invest in CRM software instead of using an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of your customers’ buying habits.
Using CRM makes it a breeze to log all the interactions consumers have with your business. The software also enables you to send targeted marketing messages. Messaging clients about the need to restock certain items or the arrival of a new product can increase loyalty among your fan base and increase your bottom line.
Does your business involve repetitive tasks, like pulling products from warehouse shelves or flipping burgers? If that’s the case, investing in automation may be a wise move. Automating repetitive tasks will help you to scale up when the time is right. You’ll also decrease the physical strain your workers experience. That may help lower your insurance costs and prevent workers’ compensation and disability claims.
SaaS, or software as a service, is an absolute must for new and established companies. Employees use this software as a means to connect to and use cloud-based apps online. In most cases, SaaS is a complete software solution that subscribers pay for on a pay-as-you-go basis. Microsoft Office 365 is an example of this type of software. It includes email, calendars, and a variety of office tools, like Microsoft Word and Excel.
Choose the appropriate social platforms.
Communication is a vital key to establishing and maintaining a successful business. CRM will help you stay in touch with your customers on an individual basis. However, you can use social media sites to connect with your customer base and prospects even when they don’t reach out to you directly.
You should carefully consider the social platforms you use as different age groups tend to use different sites. According to the Pew Research Center, about 95 percent of teens use YouTube. About 67 percent are regular TikTok users. Instagram and Snapchat follow, with about 60 percent of teens having an account on each platform. Additional social media sites that have a foothold among teenagers include
Interest in Facebook has dropped among young adults in recent years. Since the Pew Research Center conducted its 2014–2015 survey about social media usage, the percentage of teenagers who use Facebook has plummeted from 71 percent to 32 percent.
By contrast, seven out of ten adults in the U.S. use Facebook regularly. Facebook is the second most popular social site among adults, coming in behind YouTube, which is used by 81 percent of grown-ups.
Depending on the demographics of your customer base, you may want to interact with your clients on TikTok instead of Facebook. If your target market is older, you might want to do the reverse.
Remember, you don’t need to have a presence on every social media site. Your business just needs pages on the sites the members of your target market use most often.
Although you may want to be on every social platform, exercise restraint. Create enough social pages for your business to get noticed, but not so many that you lack the time to interact with your followers, respond to inquiries, address concerns, and post new content.
Select scalable communication tools for your team.
Business owners know how important it is to remain in constant contact with their employees. When you first started out, your in-house communication may have been as easy as turning your head to speak to a team member or yelling across the office to get someone’s attention.
While that may work now, it won’t later if you intend to have a scalable business down the line. In the context of business and communication, it’s strongly advisable to plan for business growth right from the start. To begin with, you should find a phone company that offers modern equipment that will work with your systems. At a minimum, that equipment should include systems that allow your staff to place and receive calls with a click of the mouse and a headset.
Your business will also need more tools that support communication between co-workers. A platform like Slack is a great choice for internal communication. Slack has apps and integrations designed for instant messaging, email, and just about every other means your employees may want to use to communicate. Your team members can even engage in virtual watercooler chats and enjoy interactive coffee breaks from different locations using Slack.
Not to be outdone, Let’s Roam offers a virtual hangout space that can be customized to suit the needs and preferences of your team members. Accessible 24/7, your virtual hangout space is where your employees can interact with and see each other and draw and upload the 3D objects they create.
Create a marketing strategy.
Too many aspiring business owners don’t realize it, but their business strategy or plan goes hand in hand with their marketing strategy. In fact, your marketing plans are a significant component of your overall business strategy. They should be, at least.
Marketing accounts for all the things you do to promote your business, brand, and products or services. A lot of people will tell you to market the things you sell to as wide an audience as you can. However, you should resist doing so. You should market to the types of customers you want to attract. Marketing to a wide base may result in you wasting a lot of money and effort on ads and messages that won’t resonate with the people who see them because they have zero interest in what you have to offer.
Similarly, marketing your products to everyone may cause an inventory problem. If you’ve ever seen an episode of ABC’s long-running show Shark Tank, you’ve probably seen at least one entrepreneur soliciting money from an investor to build up their inventory and cover their backorders. To generate interest in your goods or services, you need to create a marketing strategy that’s targeted. It should allow your business to grow in a controlled, affordable manner that’s self-sustainable.
Is your budget too small for you to hire a professional marketing team? That’s okay. You can learn some marketing basics on websites like
- HubSpot Academy
- SE Ranking Academy
- Constant Contact
- LinkedIn Learning
Even if you have the money to hire marketing professionals, it’s still wise to familiarize yourself with some best marketing practices. That knowledge will prevent your workflows from coming to a grinding stop during a period of business growth should your marketing team choose to part ways with your organization.
Build a network.
The most successful business owners will tell you that they owe a considerable amount of their success to the people they’ve met along the way. With that in mind, it won’t surprise you to learn that having a network of knowledgeable contacts is necessary to run a scalable business.
There’s no need to limit your contacts to other professionals in your industry. You may want to tap others in your niche. However, your network can and should include people in other verticals. An accountant doesn’t have to work in your field to provide advice about your profit margins and how you can tighten them up, for example. A human resources expert from any industry can provide guidance as you create and launch diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at your headquarters.
Joining trade associations, attending conferences and trade shows, and inserting yourself in social gatherings with other professionals can help you increase the size of your network. You can achieve the same goal by hosting a happy hour or holiday party put together by Let’s Roam. Just ask area business owners and managers to attend.
Don’t limit your network to executives and higher-ups. Serious professionals exist at all levels of an organization, and you can learn from them all. You also never know who a given person is or knows.
When Debbie met BR, she saw an older gentleman who had grease under his nails and on his pants. A fledgling financial planner, Debbie couldn’t fathom why BR was standing before her in her office. She assumed he was a maintenance man at some unknown facility.
Turns out, Debbie was wrong. BR was the founder and owner of a wildly successful paving company. Despite having hundreds of millions to invest, the most valuable investment BR ever made in Debbie’s mind was the time he spent sharing his experiences with her, experiences Debbie would know nothing about had she discounted BR just because his hands and clothes were a bit greasy when they first met.
Outsource what you can.
Although it’s wise to keep your core competencies in-house, it’s just as smart to outsource other tasks, particularly those that require a lot of money and time to pull off on your own. Outsourcing is a smart move for things like marketing, content creation, and bookkeeping. Websites like the following make it a breeze to hire freelancers with a wide range of skill sets:
Ryan Hogue was earning $85,000 a year as a website developer back in 2014. Feeling like he was devoting too much time to work, Hogue looked for ways to make a passive income in the e-commerce space. After trying his hand at dropshipping that outsourced his inventory needs, Hogue decided to start a print-on-demand t-shirt business.
Employing the latter business model, Hogue was able to outsource all of his printing, packaging, and shipping to a third party. Hogue earns about 50 percent of his more than $14,000 per month income through Amazon Merch on Demand.
Outsourcing to Printful is another thing Hogue does to boost his profit margins. Like Amazon Merch on Demand, Printful does the heavy lifting for Hogue while he spends just one hour per day creating new designs for the t-shirts, hoodies, and other goods he sells through third parties.
By outsourcing the things you’re not good at or you don’t have room for, like storing inventory, you can limit your operational costs. Limiting your costs can take your company from a struggling startup to a profitable business faster than you might think. It can also help you grow your operation when it’s time to scale up because you’ll have more cash on hand and/or less debt.
If you’re going to choose an outsourcing partner, make sure they can scale with you. Partnering with the wrong outfit can stifle your business growth if their production facilities can’t keep up with your sales.
Scaling a business typically involves producing more with the same inputs thanks to increased efficiency. While that’s the case, rapid growth, changing market conditions, new competitors, rising prices, and other factors may require you to increase your inputs to scale your business on occasion. In many cases, increasing your inputs means raising money to support your scalable business.
A lot of new businesses self-finance or solicit money from family and friends to get going. If you follow the technology industry or you’re familiar with the recent debacle involving the bank SVB, you know tech companies are often heralded for their rapid growth.
To support that growth, tech companies often seek money from banks, angel investors, and/or venture capitalists. While SVB is no longer in the business of lending money, many other financial institutions still have the liquidity to extend startup and business loans. Crowdfunding and grant funding are two additional options you may want to pursue if you need to boost your positive cash flow to support the growth of your business.
Whether you’ll have to give up some control of your business in exchange for the funding you secure depends on the type of financing you receive. If you secure a bank loan, you won’t have to give up any ownership shares like you probably would if you received an infusion of cash from a venture capitalist or angel investor.
Team Building: A Critical Building Block for a Scalable Business
As we touched upon earlier, a strong team is a foundational part of any scalable business. Let’s Roam has a full menu of team-building activities that can unite teams and yield meaningful benefits, such as
- Improved communication, teamwork, and collaboration
- Enhanced creativity
- Increased productivity
- Heightened employee morale
- Deeper bonds between co-workers
Signing your staff up for team-building exercises like an outdoor scavenger hunt, a virtual museum tour, or a mindfulness meditation workshop is all you have to do to enjoy the benefits just mentioned and a whole lot more. Don’t settle for a one-off team-building event. Sign up for a team-building subscription, instead.
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Seattle, Wash. — June 16, 2021 — Today LevelTen Energy, the leading provider of renewable transaction infrastructure for the energy transition, announced Ross Trenary as its new Chief Financial Officer. Trenary will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Bryce Smith.
Trenary has spent the past fifteen years in renewable energy and brings a wealth of corporate finance, financial planning, capital raising, and portfolio management experience to LevelTen. Most recently, Trenary served as CFO at 8minute Solar Energy. Prior to that, he held senior management roles at NRG Renew, where he led business planning and operations during a period of rapid growth, and during the company’s transition of ownership to Clearway Energy Group. Before that, he served as the director of financial planning at BrightSource, the development and technology company behind the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System, the world’s largest solar thermal power plant.
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In yet another effort to speed up trademark registration process in India, the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) has proposed revamping of the existing Trademark Rules, 2002 by a new set of Rules. DIPP has published the new set of rules under Draft Trademark (Amendment) Rules 2015. The Draft Rules are open for public comments up to December 19, 2015.
Some of the noticeable features of the Draft Rules are:
- Increase in official fee:
The filing fees and fees for all other trademark proceeding (except for filing a collective mark and notice of opposition) are proposed to be increased by 100%. This means if the Rules are implemented, the current filing fees of Rs. 4000 (approx. USD 60) will be increased to Rs. 8000 (approx. USD 120). Similarly, the current renewal fees of Rs. 5000 (approx. USD 75) will increase to Rs.10000 (approx. USD 150).
- Additional fees for physical filing
To incentivize electronic filing of trademark applications, the Draft Rules provide for levying of an additional 10% fee if the trademark application or other document is filed physically i.e., over the counter at any of the branches of the Trade Marks Registry. While online filing is convenient, and once the Draft Rules are implemented it will be cheaper, the Registry must make concessions in cases where the applicants/registered proprietors are forced to file physical documents due to technical snags with the Registry’s server and also shortcoming in certain cases where online transactions are not possible.
- Claim of “use” needs to be supported by the applicant’s affidavit:
The Draft Rules makes it mandatory for the Applicant claiming use of the mark, to file an affidavit of use along with supporting evidence. Presently, filing of affidavit of use is not mandatory and in practice such affidavit is usually filed only if called for by the Examiner.
- Electronic service of documents:
An official communication sent via email by the Registrar will amount to the applicant being served with such document; so long as the email is sent to the email address provided by the applicant/agent. This is a progressive step as the Registry will move towards an environmental friendly paperless system.
- Description of the trademark in words:
Under the Draft Rules, the Applicant will be required to submit a short description of the trademark. Thus, while filing the application for a device or label and other non-conventional trademarks, the Applicant will need to explain the trademark by providing a short description.
- Expedited processing of application:
Currently the only step of prosecution that can be expedited is the examination of an application. However, the Draft Rules provide for an expedited mechanism at each step. In other words, after filing an application, the applicant can (after paying 5 times the filing fees), move the application to a fast track mode, where the application will be examined in 3 months, the response to the examination report will be considered early, hearing, if required, will be scheduled earlier and the application will also be advertised earlier. In such cases, even the opposition, if filed, will be dealt in a fast track manner.
- Notice of Opposition deemed served if available online:
Currently, an Applicant can file the counter statement only upon service of the Notice of Opposition officially by the Registry. However, the Draft Rules provide that the Notice of Opposition will be deemed served when it is made available on the online records of the Registry.
- Trademark Registry to confer “well-known” status:
As per the draft Rules, a right holder will be able to make a request to the Registrar of Trade Marks to determine a trademark as a “well-known” mark. The request will need to be supported with a statement of case and evidence. The official fee for filing such request has been fixed at INR 1, 00,000 (approx. USD 1500).
- New forms:
Currently there are 75 forms that are used for various actions such as filing an application, filing a multiclass application, change of address, change of name, assignment, etc. The Draft Rules contain only a limited number of forms. Consolidation of forms will consequently save time and effort for trade mark practitioners and will help in reducing unnecessary documentation and their subsequent conversion into electronic format.
The present forms will be replaced with the following forms:
FORM | CONTENT |
FORM TM- A | Application for registration of a trademark |
FORM TM-M | Application/Request for any miscellaneous function in respect of a trademark application/opposition/rectification. |
FORM TM-R | Application for renewal/restoration of registration of a trademark or for payment of surcharge towards the renewal. |
FORM TM-C | Application for Search and Certificate under Section 45(1) of the Copyright Act, 1957 |
FORM TM-O | Application for opposition/cancellation |
FORM TM- P | Application for post registration changes in the trademarks, such as assignment, amendment for description of goods/services, etc. |
FORM TM-U | Application for Registered users, etc. |
FORM TM-G | Application concerning Trademark Agent. |
- Sound marks:
Under the Draft Rules, sound mark application will be required to be submitted in the MP3 format not exceeding 30 seconds length accompanied with a graphical representation of the sound notations. In this regard, the definition of “graphical representation” has also been revised to include representation in digitized form.
After receiving the comments from the public, the Ministry may amend the draft Rules to address any concerns of the stakeholders that it deems necessary. The final Rules are likely to be notified in the first half of 2016.
Overall the Draft Rules seem progressive as there is simplification of the existing system, removal of delays to some extent and reduction in the carbon footprint due to encouragement of e-filing and service through electronic means. However there are some loopholes. There is a high chance of misuse of the discretionary power given to the Registrar in relation to conferring “well-known” status to a mark as there are no corresponding guidelines that the Registrar must consider to reach a decision. Though a provision for expedited prosecution has been provided, there seem no efforts to expedite the applications filed in the normal course and those that have been pending for years. The funds received from the increased fees if utilized properly can be put to good use by the Registry in hiring more examiners, officials and other staff and improving the infrastructure. It will be a wait and watch to see if there will be a direct relationship between the increased fees and the quality of services provided by the Registry once the Draft Rules are implemented.
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Until a few years back, the Indian Trade Marks Office was confronting what some might describe as an insurmountable pendency. Due to inefficient mechanism prevalent then, the Trade Marks Office was facing an uphill battle. It was in this scenario that the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) took charge and introduced the much welcomed initiatives to streamline as well as expedite the trade mark registration process. These ardent steps have gone a long way in tackling the backlog. Resultantly, we have witnessed remarkable speed in the registration of trade marks filed in the recent past, when at the same time the Trade Marks Office is also striving to counter the subsisting pendency. Case in point, the examination of trade mark application, which could earlier take up to several months, is now being undertaken within 10 days of filing the application.
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Why we do what we do Why do we need LGBT+ services? Recent research suggests that LGBT+ people are more likely to use services that are aimed at them with imagery and language that represents them. LGBT+ people are also more likely to trust the information that is provided to them if they know that to comes from their peers. We asked some of the LGBT+ people who responded to our survey why they use OutLife over general or other services. Jake a 21 year old Trans Man told us: "As a trans gay man it can be difficult to find information and advice. Many times I have to site hop and even at that the quality of advice is not the best. So to have someone where everything is together is really helpful. I can see lots of trans people using OutLife." Isabella, a 16 year old Lesbian said: "I find it very difficult to find information about sex for lesbians. Many times when I search for it online I get lesbian porn. To have a site I know I can go to and trust would be amazing. I just want to talk with others like me about the issues I go through" Ben, a 22 year old gay man told us: "I've gone through periods in my life where I tried to take my life before of being bullied because of my sexuality. I tried going on forums on youth sites but many of the times the people responding to me are straight and just don't get it. We need sites like Out Life that are run by people like us so we can help and support one another." Tina, a 16 year old trans woman said: "Before I transitioned I tried to kill myself so many times. I didn't want to be trans. I wish OutLife was there for me back then. Maybe it would have made life a little easier." Simon, a 25 year old gay man told us: "I have mental health issues, I suffer bouts of depression from time to time. I find it difficult to talk to my friends about it. Reading stories from other people helps me. I would also love to talk to someone, even if they are just like me, from time to time without feeling guilting about burdening my friends about my issues. A support forum on OutLife would be amazing." Patrick a 29 year old gay man said: "I got married a couple of years ago. About a year into the marriage things started to get rocky. I suddenly realised that I had no support network of people. My straight friends couldn't really relate to my marriage. When I went looking to talk to someone about my problems in my marriage there was little or no support services aimed at gay people. I think if OutLife could give some basic advice for LGBT people about marriage and divorce that would be wonderful." If you would like to talk to someone from OutLife, email us on [email protected]. OutLife's supporters: The majority of OutLife is funded through community donations, however we are thankful to our supporters. Without them OutLife wouldn't exist. Out current supporters are: The Big Lottery Fund provided OutLife with support to create an LGBT+ image bank that we use to make sure the content on OutLife is representative of our community. The City Bridge Trust provides OutLife with support for our help and support hub due to launch in September 2019. | <urn:uuid:18d03fbe-c125-4405-85ce-bc5ada3a2d9d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.lgbthero.org.uk/why-we-do-what-we-do | 2024-04-25T08:53:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.982335 | 672 |
Happy New Year!
As we enter a new year, thoughts often turn to the changes we want to make in our lives. Reflecting on the past year, and looking with anticipation to 2019, may we yield to the Lord in every area of our lives.
Finances keep you up at night? May you trust the Lord, honoring Him with your finances. He will provide for your needs.
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
If you are a parent, you want what’s best for your children. What greater thing is there to witness than your child serving the Lord. Even if things are a little off track, it’s never too late to be the parent God wants you to be. Remember, what we teach our children is so important and more is “caught than taught.”
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6
Is there conflict in your family? Remember that love truly is the answer. It may be difficult to do, and often requires sacrifice, but the action of love (far more than simply a feeling) truly can transform any situation. Love cures and heals. Love overcomes! May you be strengthened in the love of Jesus and see how that love, flowing through you transforms your home.
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:16-19
May God bless you in your workplace as you trust Him in all things. His timing is perfect. His ways are sure. Trust that He has you in the right place at the right time, to be a light to those around you.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
Don’t worry about the future. Have faith in the Lord and walk in obedience. He will grant you peace as you pursue Him.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
We pray that those who need physical healing find it in 2019. He is the Great Physician and we should ask God for healing, trusting Him no matter the answer to our prayer.
Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. James 5:14-15
Remember to trust God every day for what you need. He will provide for His children.
So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:31-32
In all things may we be grateful, no matter what comes our way in 2019. An attitude of gratitude is so essential to a joyful life. Count the blessings He gives!
Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed. Psalm 103:2-5 | <urn:uuid:8237c693-34c8-49f0-bbf1-7d8223b8c3e5> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.lifechurchcalvert.com/happy-new-year-2/ | 2024-04-25T08:22:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.968537 | 959 |
By Tim Waggoner
CHESTER, Wales, September 12, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) – This week, a UK court heard the case of a mother who allegedly deliberately drowned her disabled child in a bath because she was ashamed and embarrassed by her daughter’s cerebral palsy.
According to the Telegraph, prosecutor Michael Chambers explained to the court how Joanne Hill’s husband had refused to give four-year old Naomi up for adoption, despite Joanne’s inability to accept the fact that her daughter had cerebral palsy. He recounted the evening of the murder, November 26, 2007: “When the bath was full she told Naomi she was having a bath, but Naomi didn’t want one. The defendant carried her upstairs and undressed her.”
“The defendant put her in the bath and drowned her by holding her head under the water for a long time until she was dead.”
According to testimony Joanne then put her daughter’s clothes back on and after driving around for eight hours while intoxicated, entered the hospital claiming her daughter was unconscious. She was arrested at the hospital an hour later on suspicion of murder.
“The defendant couldn’t cope with caring for Naomi and left a lot of the everyday care to her husband Simon,” said Chambers.
A representative of the organization that babysat for Naomi reiterated this point, saying that Joanne was ashamed of Naomi and used to dress her in ways that would hide her disability.
Chambers also told the court that Joanne’s claims of mental problems as a reduced responsibility defense have not been “entirely honest”, describing how she had admitted to lying to doctors about voices in her head.
“She quite simply wanted Naomi dead,” said Chambers.
This trial, which is still in progress, comes during a week in which the devaluation of children with disabilities has been very much in the media spotlight, thanks largely to Gov. Sarah Palin’s much publicized decision to carry to term her son Trig, who has Down’s syndrome.
Prominent bioethicist Wesley Smith recently commented on the media bias against Palin, and says it occurs in part because, “Palin is viewed as ‘the other,’ symbolized by her and Todd’s (Palin’s husband) loving acceptance of Trig.” Smith said he hopes that the unconditional love the Palin’s show to their son Trig will be an example for a world that is evermore justifying murder of the innocent.
“I hope that people will decide to emulate the Palins in their unconditional acceptance and love for their beautiful son, Trig,” said Smith.
However, according to a Globe and Mail report from several days ago, Palin’s loving and highly-publicized acceptance of her Down’s syndrome child has at least one doctor in Canada worried that her example may pressure some mothers to shun abortion after diagnosis of Down’s syndrome. “The worry,” said Dr. Andre Lalonde, executive vice-president of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, “is that this [Palin’s example] will have an implication for abortion issues in Canada.”
Already in Canada and throughout the West, abortion rates for unborn children diagnosed with Down’s syndrome range from between 80% to 95%. In addition, prenatal screening for “abnormalities” other than Down’s syndrome is becoming an increasingly popular phenomenon, with the result being that those unborn children deemed to be “undesirable” for various reasons are increasingly aborted.
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Popular New Zealand restaurant, Hillside Kitchen & Cellar, will ditch meat from its menu and become wholly vegetarian this September.
“Asher Boote, Chef, and owner of Hillside is excited to announce that from the 1st of September 2018 Hillside will become an entirely meatless restaurant,” states a press release. “While the ethical standpoint has had an influence on this decision, it is the drive to continue growing and further innovate the style of food Hillside is known for that has made this an easy choice. With an entirely meatless menu, Hillside will offer a creative, inclusive style of cuisine that pushes the boundaries of modern New Zealand dining.”
Throughout the past three years of operation, the capital city-based restaurant has gained a reputation for being forward-thinking, innovative, and creative with its menu. Many customers favor it for its location in Thorndon, Wellington, an affluent suburb within walking distance of the central business district. It has long employed a compassionate philosophy as it sources ingredients locally and regularly donates to charities and schools.
The restaurant is known for using free-range animal products, however, its new menu uphaul will eschew luxury meats altogether. The restaurant previously offered vegan options, so one can expect the transformation will include more dishes entirely free from animal products.
Alongside its shift to a vegetarian kitchen, Hillside Kitchen & Cellar will center its dishes on ingredients that were foraged and grown in an in-house garden. Most of the change will be gradual, although in the fourth week of August the restaurant will close for minor refurbishments to signify its soon-to-be vegetarian status. The move is expected to redefine modern dining in a country built on billions of dollars of agricultural exports.
Hillside Kitchen & Cellar has earned multiple prestigious culinary awards including the Hat Cuisine Good Food Award. In 2017, it was listed among the top 100 restaurants in New Zealand. It is possible its imminent plant-based reboot will result in recognition from the nation’s Vegetarian or Vegan Society.
The acclaimed restaurant joins the island nation’s meat-free dining scene at a key time. Vegan food was named a top restaurant trend in New Zealand this year and many businesses have added plant-based options to cater to demand or have, as in Hillside Kitchen & Cellar’s case, ditched meat altogether.
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Superior, a leading manufacturer of high integrity o-rings and seals, awarded 21 year old Ashleigh Phillips as its Apprentice of the Year, at an exclusive event on Wednesday March 8 at its headquarters in Ferndown.
The free event ‘Everything You Wanted To Know About Apprenticeships But Were Afraid To Ask’ took place at Superior to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (Monday March 6 – Friday March 10). It was attended by a variety of local Dorset employers, including Elite Marine Solutions and Whitefox Chartered Surveyors, showcasing how apprentices can benefit and add value to a business.
Ashleigh, who is currently in the fourth year of her apprenticeship, working in the Quality Department at Superior, was credited for her work ethic, attitude and for being the most improved apprentice of 2016.
Apprentices from Superior and JP Morgan delivered presentations about their apprenticeship journey and Bournemouth and Poole College were on hand to answer questions about the Apprenticeship Levy.
Superior has 20 apprentices going through its Academy programme, accepting people directly from school at 16 years old, through to A-Level students and university graduates.
Tim Brown MBE, managing director of Superior, said: “I’m delighted that Ashleigh has been given our ‘Apprentice of the Year’ accolade. She has a determined nature, which has helped her succeed and has taken on board the mentorship feedback and pushed her performance to levels which she may not have believed she could achieve.
“Our Superior Academy programme has proven to be very successful for us and our apprentices, so we hosted an event for local businesses during National Apprenticeship Week, highlighting ways that apprentices can add value to companies. Building on the success of last year’s event we wanted to open up the event to include all industries, not just for manufacturing and engineering companies.”
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Guidry bounces back from injury to lead RA
Published 12:00 am Saturday, January 22, 2000
MICHAEL KIRAL / L’Observateur / January 22, 2000
RESERVE – When asked to describe one word to describe herself, Riverside’s Jennifer Guidry leans back in a chair at the school and pauses to think about the question.
“Energetic,” she says after a moment’s reflection.
Those who have seen Guidry play for the Lady Rebels would not disagree.
Whether its diving after a dig in volleyball or a loose ball in basketball or chasing down a fly ball in the outfield in softball, Guidry is a perpetual motion machine on the field or on the court.
And being energetic is a plus when you are a four-sport athlete, especially this time of the year when the sports begin to run together. Guidry is onthe softball diamond from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyday and then heads across thecampus to the gym for basketball practice from 4 to 6 p.m.”You have to have a lot of energy to practice four hours a day,” Guidry said.
That energy has become more important in the last couple of weeks as Guidry has had to take an even bigger role on the basketball team after Crystal Rome went down with a knee injury. Guidry, who had been playingin the three-guard spot, took over Rome’s point guard spot in her absence and led the Lady Rebels to victories at Fisher and West St. John in District9-2A play.
“It was different not having her (Rome) in the game,” Guidry said of everybody on the team stepping up in Rome’s absence. “We knew we had toplay that much better in order to be successful.”Guidry’s biggest challenge came last Friday as West St. John threw a pressagainst the Lady Rebels in the first half but Guidry was able to help the team break through it, finishing with a team-high 20 points.
“It’s different,” Guidry said of playing the point. “You have more controlof the game. I’ll play wherever coach (Matt) White needs me.”Guidry for one knows what Rome went through while sitting out those games. Playing in the Shake ‘n Bake Tournament in the PontchartrainCenter Dec. 29, 1998, Guidry started feeling pain in her knee. She went tothree different doctors who told her she had a bruised knee.
Guidry resumed practicing but about 15 seconds into her next game, the knee again acted up. This time she went to a orthopedic doctor who gaveher the bad news – torn anterior cruciate ligament. Surgery would have tobe performed. Not only was her basketball season over, but Guidry wouldhave to miss the track and softball seasons as well.
“It was hard, knowing I couldn’t be out there” Guidry said of having to sit out the rest of the sports year. “It wasn’t fun. I still went to practice andwatched and cheered everybody that was playing but it was still hard.”Guidry begin working hard to rehabilitate the knee, wanting to get back playing as soon as she could.
“I just wanted to play,” Guidry said. “I couldn’t go a whole another yearwithout playing. I went through what I had to in order to play again.”Guidry’s chance to play again came during volleyball tryouts. She wasnervous at first, wondering whether the knee would hold, but was soon able to do anything she wanted.
“I was so scared,” Guidry said. “But once I started to do things for a longtime, I forgot about it.”Guidry not only played the volleyball season last Fall, she became the Lady Rebels’ most consistent player. Guidry was named to the all-District 6-IVteam after helping the Lady Rebels to their first ever district title. Shesaid the highlight of her prep career came during that season when the Lady Rebels defeated Ridgewood to wrap up the title.
With a relatively inexperienced team, the Lady Rebels got off to a slow start in basketball. But the team started turning it around at the Shake ‘nBake Tournament during the holidays, placing second in the consolation bracket. The Lady Rebels then got off to a fast start in District 9-2A play,going 4-1 before losing to Newman Wednesday night. Riverside currentlystands at 11-11 overall.
“We didn’t click as a team at first,” Guidry said. “We had never playedwith a lot of the players before. But as the season went on, we kind ofmeshed together better.”White points to Guidry and her ability to play wherever he needs her as one reason for that turnaround.
“She’s an athlete all the way around,” White, who coaches her in basketball and softball, said. “Her athleticism is something that movesher ahead of everybody. Wherever I need her, she slides right in. She can godown deep and dominate or she can take the ball up court. She can adapt toanything. She’s one of our go-to girls and is a pleasure to coach.”Guidry will remain busy after the basketball season is over. She is acandidate for the outfield in softball and is also planning to run hurdles and in the relays in track. She placed sixth in the 100 meters in theregionals her sophomore year.
From there, it will be time to start thing about college. Guidry is lookingat Louisiana Tech, Nicholls State and Louisiana-Lafayette but is not sure yet whether she wants to continue to play sports.
“If I can’t, I’ll go and get my education,” Guidry said.
And as her prep career winds down, Guidry reflects on some advice she thought about while rehabbing her knee.
“Take it one game at a time,” Guidry said. “Play to the best of your abilityevery fame because it could be your last. Try to work your hardest andnever give up. Even if you make a mistake, keep your head up and keepgoing on.”
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LEAP begins in River Parishes
Published 12:00 am Monday, March 13, 2000
ERIK SANZENBACH / L’Observateur / March 13, 2000
LAPLACE – Only two more days until the big test.
Starting Monday morning and ending Friday afternoon, public school students in the River Parishes and all over the state of Louisiana will take tests to see how well they have been doing and how much they have learned.
For fourth- and eighth-graders the stakes are very high. They will take themuch-discussed, much-anticipated LEAP test. The Louisiana EducationalAssessment Program will decide which students will be promoted to the fifth and ninth grades.
The days of social promotion are finished. With the state mandate of schoolaccountability, the pressure will be intense on these students.
LEAP participants will take tests from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day for fivedays.
Students in other grades don’t get out of taking tests, either.
Third-, fifth-, sixth- and seventh-graders will take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, and this battery of exams will also take five days to complete.
With that in mind, schools in St. John Parish have been trying to provide asrelaxed an atmosphere as they can for the students.
At LaPlace Elementary second-graders have made little LEAP packages for fourth-graders. The packages contain extra pencils, erasers, peppermintcandies and motivational notes. Second-graders presented their gifts to thefourth-graders Friday morning.
LaPlace Elementary fourth-graders, in turn, wrote motivational letters to the eighth-graders at the Glade School.
At Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet School all the classes had a contest to see whocould decorate their classroom doors with inspirational messages about taking the exams. The winning class will be rewarded with a pizza party.Also around the area, letters have been sent to parents with suggestions on how to help their child relax and prepare for the tests.
Some of the suggestions are: Get a good night’s sleep each night. It is very important to be well-rested. Eat a good breakfast each morning.
Parents should make every effort to make the student feel relaxed before they go to school. Make breakfast enjoyable and don’t put any pressure onyour children.
Parents should emphasize that these are important tests and the student should give it their best effort.
Make every effort to be on time each day of the testing.
Be there for each day of the test. The state has mandated that a studentcannot make up a test unless they have a doctor’s excuse. The excuse mustbe on the doctor’s letterhead with the doctor’s original signature. If astudent misses a test they will be given a zero, and this will bring down a school’s entire score. Also, a child getting a zero may be retained in thesame grade until they pass the summer LEAP tests.
Robert Schaff, principal at the Glade School, warned, “Doing a make-up test will not do the school or the student any good.”Schaff also gave some suggestions to children taking the LEAP test. He said: Remember, the LEAP test is not a time test. Take your time with thequestions and re-check your work. “There is no penalty for guessing,” saidSchaff.
Make sure to answer every question.
For students taking the ITBS test, Schaff suggested: The Iowa test is a timed test, so budget your time wisely. Don’t spend toomuch time on one question.
Figure out how long to spend on each question. For instance, if there are60 questions and the test lasts an hour use one minute for each question.
Test coordinator and Title 1 curriculum coordinator Audrey Sylvain at Garyville/Mt.Airy Magnet School is confident in her students.”I think they are going to do pretty well,” she said.
Despite the negative aspect of so much pressure on the students, Sylvain thinks the LEAP test has done one good thing for the educational system.
“These tests have been a wake-up call for the parents,” Sylvain said. “Thetests got the parents involved in their children’s education. Now they arereally interested in what their children are learning.”While teachers and administrators wring their hands and try to remain calm, the students themselves seem rather relaxed about the whole process.
“I’m going to do OK,” said a calm Brandi Matulich, an eighth-grader at Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet School. “We’ve done a lot in LEAP remediation, andlearned a lot in math. Our teacher, Miss Norseworthy, has done a great job inpreparing us.”If that isn’t enough, another eighth-grader at Garyville/Mt.Airy Magnet, SandiBrown, wrote a poem that sort of sums up the students’ attitudes: Don’t Be Afraid of LEAP Society is getting everyone worked up about LEAP But fourth- and eighth-graders, do not weep.
Take the time out to study each day, Everyone who said you couldn’t do it will pay.
The news people are putting in your mind that you’re going to fail, But they will see when the test scores arrive in the mail.
This month is the test, So, please do your best.
Pray each night, Then give that test a try with all your might.
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School board completes mandatory uniform policy
Published 12:00 am Friday, April 7, 2000
ERIK SANZENBACH / L’Observateur / April 7, 2000
RESERVE – The St. John Parish School Board discussed and voted on thefollowing matters, including completing the school uniform policy for all schools: Assistant Principal, Glenda Louper of West St. John High and PrincipalJacqueline Forest of Fifth Ward Elementary asked the board to make uniforms mandatory at their schools. The board agreed to the requests, andbecause of this, every public school in St. John Parish now has a mandatoryuniform policy.
In other matters: Superintendent Chris Donaldson asked the board to accept a resolution calling for Gov. Foster to stand fast in his pledge to get a salary raise forLouisiana teachers.
To extend employee’s health insurance coverage until June and then look for another company to handle their prescription drug coverage.
The board agreed to let the Pupil Transportation Safety Institute audit their bus system and find out how to make transportation of students more efficient.
Director of Finance Nathan Stein asked the board to accept completion of new air conditioning units at East St. John High and Leon Godchaux JuniorHigh, and the completion of the lighting project at the West St. John Highfootball field, plus the Door Repair and Replacement project is also completed. The board unanimously accepted the completions.
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St. Charles deputy killed in car wreck
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, August 7, 2013
By Kimberly Hopson
LULING –- A 12-year St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed on Sunday night when he was involved in four-vehicle crash while responding to a call.
Deputy Jeff Watson, 41, was traveling on Louisiana Highway 52, also known as Paul Maillard Road, north approaching Post Drive in a fully-marked 2010 Dodge Charger with emergency lights activated. A 2004 Toyota Tundra, driven by Dallas Veillon, 56, of Luling, which was traveling on Highway 52 south, made a left turn onto Post Drive in the path of the Charger. The Charger impacted the Tundra on the right side, which forced the Charger into the on-coming southbound lane of travel.
Watson’s vehicle then impacted a 2004 Ford Expedition head-on. The Expedition was driven by Arthur Tregre, 80, of Hahnville. A 2007 Honda Motorcycle, driven by Aaron Hagmann, 29, of Luling was traveling behind the Expedition and struck the rear of vehicle after the impact with the Charger. Watson and Tregre were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision.
Watson was transported to the St. Charles Parish Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Veillon and Hagmann were also transported to the St. Charles Parish Hospital with minor injuries. Tregre was transported to the LSU Public Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center with critical injuries. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the crash, but blood was drawn from Veillon and Tregre. A toxicology analysis will be conducted by the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. The crash remains under investigation.
The Sheriff’s Office released the following statement Monday: “It is a sad day for The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Watson was a dedicated public servant who will be deeply missed by all St. Charles Parish residents. Please keep his family, the other drivers involved in this tragic accident, and The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office in your thoughts and prayers.”
A resident of Destrehan, Watson is survived by his wife of one year, Lynsey, and stepdaughter, Abrial. Watson is the first St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s deputy to die in the line of duty since 1982 and only the fourth line-of-duty death in the department’s 200-year history.
Sheriff Greg Champagne said he and the staff of the sheriff’s office would be praying for Watson’s family and for the other three residents involved in the crash.
“Jeff was just a solid guy. He always had a good attitude. He worked hard, he made arrests, and he never drew complaints from the public. He was just one of those that could really do his job and treat people with respect. This was one of our finest deputies. It’s a real loss for us, and it’s a loss for the parish,” said Champagne.
The family will hold visitation services on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at the St. Charles Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in Luling from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., and on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at L. A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home in Kenner, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
A candlelight vigil will follow the Thursday visitation at 9 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Friday after the visitation. The Rev. Dennis Watson will officiate.
Upon completion of the 11 a.m. services, the procession will go as follows:
From Williams Boulevard to Interstate 10, from I-10 to Interstate 310, then from I-310 to Louisiana Highway 48 in Destrehan. The procession will end by driving down River Road to Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery in St. Rose. Interment will follow at the Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery in St. Rose.
Anyone who is not part of the procession but would like to show their respect is encouraged to stand along side of LA 48 near the cemetery.
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SJSO cracks down on reckless operation of ATVs
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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LAPLACE — The St. John Sheriff’s Office reports it is receiving calls from citizens complaining about people recklessly driving four-wheelers in neighborhoods on the east and west banks of St. John Parish. SJSO recently posted a video showing an example of what officers sometimes encounter. The rider of the four-wheeler is seen passing up a motor vehicle on a four lane highway.
“In some incidents, drivers committing these reckless acts are terrorizing our citizens,” Sheriff Mike Tregre said. “We are going to enforce the law. We want to keep all of our citizens safe.”
Contributing to this problem, Sheriff Tregre said, is that ATV drivers sometimes gather quickly and travel more erratically when they know police are nearby. Often, they evade law enforcement, which poses a risk to the riders as well as other motorists.
Sheriff Mike Tregre reminds residents that operating all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes and other off-road vehicles on public roadways is illegal. Residents caught operating any of these vehicles on public roadways may be issued a citation. The vehicle also may be towed and impounded at the owner’s expense. To date, 10 four-wheelers and a dirt bike have been seized.
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Holmer Green First School and Pre-School continues to be a good school.
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils learn in a creative and stimulating environment.
They are encouraged to experiment and take risks. Pupils do this by living out the school mantra, known as 'NED'. They never give up, they encourage others and always do their best.
Even when, as one child put it, 'it's really hard but you just keep going'.
Early years provides children with strong foundations, where high expectations of behaviour and learning are established. Pupils enjoy the practical tasks and activities that help them know and remember more.
They show high levels of enga...gement and motivation to learn. Pupils have a real love for learning. Opportunities to discuss their work with their friends are plentiful.
This is a key feature in most lessons.
Pupils are proud of their school, always feeling safe because they trust the adults who care for them, implicitly. Parents agree.'
Very caring and inclusive' sums up parents' views. Pupils show high levels of care for one another: older pupils are excellent role models for the youngest children. Bullying is extremely rare because leaders constantly focus on building trust and strong relationships.
Behaviour is almost always impeccable.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that they improve and refine regularly. Broad topics stimulate learning across different subject areas.
For example, in the current topic, Mary Anning, pupils write about her life in English. They learn about the fossils she discovered in science. They explore dinosaur movements in dance lessons.
In most subjects, the key concepts that pupils need to know have been clearly identified. Leaders acknowledged that in some subjects this is not yet as precise as it should be. They are addressing this so that all pupils can build on learned knowledge, to help pupils commit their learning to memory.
Leaders make reading a priority. Children in early years learn the initial sounds of letters quickly. A consistent, structured approach to the teaching of phonics builds on this strong foundation.
Swift action is taken if pupils fall behind, to make sure they catch up quickly. Pupils develop a love of reading by listening to their teachers read. Reading with their teachers, at the bedtime stories evening, reinforces this further.
Mathematics is taught well. Children in Reception have a good understanding of the numbers zero to 10 that is built upon in Year 1. Pupils' knowledge of place value is well developed.
They can add, subtract, multiply and divide with increasing confidence, using the correct mathematical language. Pupils use this knowledge when undertaking complex tasks like problem-solving. As a result, they deepen their understanding and knowledge.
This results in pupils knowing and remembering more of their learning.The early years curriculum is vibrant and stimulating for young learners. Teachers' high expectations and structured routines enable children to settle quickly and make friends.
Exciting learning opportunities help children to develop positive attitudes. This helps build their knowledge. There are writing opportunities available in all areas of learning.
Children develop stamina as they move from simple mark making to forming letters. Equally, older pupils work hard to meet their teachers' high expectations. Teachers give pupils lots of practical experiences to capture their imagination and make learning purposeful.
Pupils' knowledge and understanding are checked regularly. Teachers make sure pupils understand key learning before moving on. They ensure that those pupils who find learning more difficult get the help they need.
Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are quickly identified and helped. There are appropriate plans in place to make sure they access the same learning as their peers. This often involves more practice, to deepen knowledge, before moving on.
On-going emotional support is available for all pupils. This builds confidence, to catch up quickly.Pupils' personal development drives leaders' ambition for pupils.
It is central to the school's vision. Pupils are curious learners, they enjoy learning about their locality in history and geography. Pupils love learning in the forest school and said, 'You can get muddy.'
They are accepting of people's differences, tolerant and caring. Roles of responsibility such as being members of the eco-committee develop confidence. Being a member of the 'H team', where you take care of others, develops empathy, tolerance and resilience.
These are the school's values demonstrated every day at Holmer Green.
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Leaders, including governors, have developed a strong culture of safeguarding in the school.
Safeguarding is everybody's responsibility. All staff are trained in all aspects of child protection. They are confident to take action if they have a concern regarding a child's safety.
Detailed records enable leaders to take swift actions if required. Leaders work effectively with partner agencies to get pupils and families the help that they need.
Pupils have regular appropriate internet safety lessons.
They are confident in how to safely cross a road. They know they must stay with their parents when shopping and never talk to strangers.
What does the school need to do to improve?
(Information for the school and appropriate authority)
• In some foundation subjects, leaders have not identified precisely the key knowledge they want pupils to know and remember.
As a result, some pupils cannot build upon their knowledge over time. Leaders need to continue to develop the curriculum so that it clearly sets out the order in which pupils should learn the essential knowledge across all subjects.
When we have judged a school to be good, we will then normally go into the school about once every four years to confirm that the school remains good.
This is called an ungraded inspection, and it is carried out under section 8 of the Education Act 2005. We do not give graded judgements on an ungraded inspection. However, if we find evidence that a school would now receive a higher or lower grade, then the next inspection will be a graded inspection, which is carried out under section 5 of the Act.
Usually this is within one to two years of the date of the ungraded inspection. If we have serious concerns about safeguarding, behaviour or the quality of education, we will deem the ungraded inspection a graded inspection immediately.
This is the second ungraded inspection since we judged the school to be good in April 2013.
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Have you ever wondered how your current property manager or property management company is performing for you? It’s a valid question and it may even help you determine if it’s time to make a change. Remember this is a client-centered industry. So whatever a property manager or management company provides must be up to par. If they are not, it can jeopardize a company’s reputation which is not a positive aspect when your property is concerned.
If you want to evaluate your current property manager’s or management company’s performance, here are 3 basic questions to ask and ones that will help you gauge how well they are doing their jobs:
How long did it take you to rent the last vacant property? The reason for asking this question is simple – it reveals additional information. For instance, it takes several other factors into consideration such as:
- how effectively they advertised your property
- how fast all necessary repairs were made
- how many days the property was empty before it was rented
If you feel a bit awkward grilling your property manager, DON’T. After all, isn’t this your investment? You’re merely following up and trying to determine if they have delivered what they promised in the first place. Leaving the property without a tenant does not add up on your investments and that is why asking this question is important.
What type of preventative maintenance have you done? Even someone who is skilled at deceiving people cannot fake the answer to this question. If any preventative maintenance has been performed by a 3rd party, your property manager will have documented evidence to support it. Remember, preventative maintenance does exactly what the name implies – it prevents an unnoticeable problem from becoming a costly repair expense.
When was the last time you inspected my property? If they promised to visit your property on a regular basis and inspect it in the process, have they done so and how recently? This doesn’t mean the landscaper or a repair technician, it means the person who is responsible for managing your property. Remember, you are paying this firm or individual to manage and protect your investment. If they appear to be stalling or are unable to answer the question, it’s time for concern.
You have two choices at this juncture, depending on how the individual has answered your questions:
- Their answers were acceptable and you’re convinced they are doing a good job.
- Their answers were weak but it’s not your responsibility to train them to do better.
It’s unfortunate, but so many real estate investors today oftentimes turn a blind eye to a poorly performing property manager because they feel that, even though they are angry or disappointed, they could have hired worse. Unfortunately, what they don’t realize is that their current underperforming property manager could be costing them a lot of money and ultimately decreasing the value of their investment. | <urn:uuid:8ddbe877-e27e-45c0-93c0-c9cd2c14f855> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.losangelespropertymanagementgroup.com/3-basic-questions-to-ask-your-property-management-team/ | 2024-04-25T08:18:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.965791 | 603 |
Property management is the activity, control, and oversight of real estate as utilized in its most wide terms. This is much more similar to the job of management in any other business. Real estate management fuses both real property management and resource management. It is a perfect vocation decision for the individuals who need to have their abilities esteemed and their commitments perceived while meaningfully affecting others and the world around them.
In general, property management incorporates tenant arrangement, maintenance and repairs, and the progressing organization of real estate.
In about all parts of the work, property managers are communicating with individuals. Between the landlord, tenants, onsite personnel, subcontractors, and employees, the property manager is relied upon to impart responsively and dependably. This implies you should be really great at understanding individuals. Great instinct and cautious tender loving care help a property manager place tenants who will be reliable and cooperative.
Rental property can be an extraordinary speculation, yet can likewise be a catastrophe if your insight into the procedure is insufficient. Pursue these tips so as to turn a decent benefit:
- Do you require a landowner permit?
First of all. Check with your neighborhood committee to check whether you require a proprietor permit to lease your property.
- Get Everything in Writing
Oral rent assertions of not exactly a year might be lawfully substantial, yet they’re not a savvy thought. For each occupant, you ought to have a finished application, including references, managers, contact data, and closest relative. You ought to likewise have a consent to arrangement explaining the terms of the rent. Numerous landowners lean toward month-to-month plans since pulling out is less demanding than an occasional rent.
At the season of inhabitance, complete a composed property stock. Incorporate a rundown of machines and other removable things just as notes on the state of dividers, floors, entryways, windows, and such. It’s a smart thought to have your lawyer audit the structures you intend to utilize.
- Financial plan for Problems
Investment properties require a greater amount of your contribution than different ventures. As you gain properties, ensure you have enough time and cash put aside to manage potential issues like opportunities, support, and harm. Contingent upon opening rates in your general vicinity, you may need to save up to 25 percent of rents to manage these issues.
- Complete customary reviews with authorization.
It’s a smart thought to routinely check the condition of your property. In any case, you are legitimately prohibited from entering without the occupant’s consent. It’s best practiced to give your inhabitants 24 to 48 hours composed notice and this ought to be stipulated in your occupancy understanding.
- Give secure premises.
Try not to give your inhabitants and property a chance to wind up simple imprints for a criminal. Survey your property’s security and find a way to ensure it. Frequently the best measures, for example, appropriate lights and cut finishing, are not horribly costly.
- Get insurance.
Buy enough risk and other property insurance. An all-around structured insurance program can shield you from lawsuits by tenants for wounds or separation and from misfortunes to your investment property brought about by everything from flame and tempests to thievery and vandalism.
- Treat Your Business like a Business.
Numerous landlords complete an awful activity at maintaining their business and I trust this is to a great extent since they don’t see their business as a business. At the end of the day, they treat their contributing like a leisure activity. Notwithstanding, when you treat your land lording with the regard, frameworks, and association that you would treat some other business adventure, astonishing things can occur.
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Whether you’ve just accepted a position at your condominium association or you’re about to take on an account, you want to excel at your job. Or, maybe you’re in search of a property management company to manage your condominium society, and want to know what to look for. Well, then fret no more. We’re going to list down success secrets from experts in condo management. We hope you’ll find it useful.
Condos Association or Cooperatives
First off, know who you’re dealing with. Most condos in Burbank are managed by condominium association of homeowners, or they form a cooperative society, which outlines the ownership rights, rules and policies for managing the condominium. It also outlines the limitations, restrictions, and property laws applied to the residents.
The difference between the two is that, in condos association, each unit can be sold, bought or mortgaged with separate deeds. As a result the association provisions for how the common areas, building, maintenance, as well as rules are applied to individuals.
A cooperative on the other hand, simply outlines a service, nobody owns common areas and the residential units are also not owned by the individuals. Accountability is less in this type of management.
The difference can make a great impact on how you manage the condo society expertly so take a moment to study and understand the implications. This is in particular relevant in situations like theft, violence, illegal activities, and neighbors fighting etc. The rules and regulations set by the association or cooperative are important. Pay heed to sales, purchase and mortgage processes as well as the different fees associated with the service provided by the association or cooperative.
It’s no secret that real estate management is all about being on time, in time, and timely. Condominium management is no different. Whether you’re a condo association manager or a property manager, you do have a clientele (the condo residents and those involved). They need answers, and they need it fast. Make yourself indispensable by always providing them with speedy responses whether it be bad news or good, “get back to you”, or “I don’t know”, be quick about it.
You may be wondering why is that? Well, for example, if you don’t know and you let them know, then they’ll be able to find another channel of information, or perhaps ask you to find out. Leaving them waiting won’t do. It forms a bad impression, and make them feel you’re unreliable.
You need to be able to communicate eloquently whether you’re dealing with maintenance staff, tenants, owners or association management. The ability to switch hats, patiently listen to complaints, and communicate your point effectively is important.
Budgeting in Condominium Property Management
Where there are fees, collection, and taxes, there is budgeting. As a property manager you’ll need to understand the financial operation of the association including:
- collect dues from tenants;
- allocate funds for maintenance and repairs;
- pay dues to service providers;
- pay for security arrangements; and
- pay taxes for common spaces.
Residents are not going to trust you explicitly so you need to be extremely vigilant, detail oriented, and be able to provide document proofs of all the money spent or collected.
The whole point of having a condominium property manager is to ensure that the society is well-maintained, prepared for any unfortunate events, and sustained in the long run for the benefit of all living there. From painting the building, to landscaping to managing security on ground, come under you. If you have an organized schedule along with a list of reliable vendors or service providers like cleaners, handyman then you won’t have any problem. The trick is to keep a list of impeccable and reputable service providers instead of having a team of people on salary on board.
At the end of the day you’re in charge of the condominium society but you are also accountable to the people who live there. A word of advice from Dixie Carlotti, director of association services for a property company:
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Most Romantic Places in Europe
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London is one of the most romantic cities in Europe, indeed the world. It’s a vast municipality with as much to see as many countries and plenty of romantic things to do.
A unconfined place to start is with a walk withal the Thames Path. The short walk between Lambeth Bridge, opposite the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Bridge. It’s only a short loftiness remoter to the London Eye, which has superb views over the city, or protract to Waterloo Bridge, where the winter sunsets are sensational. A little remoter withal the Thames Path, the Oxo Tower Bar, has an outstanding view wideness the river to St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Kyiv (or Kiev as the uncontrived transliteration from Russian) is the wanted municipality of Ukraine, a large country in Eastern Europe. The municipality is small unbearable to walk virtually in a few days and is full of history. The river Dnieper runs through the centre of the municipality which is downstream from Chernobyl and the x-rated municipality of Pripyat.
The whole municipality is energized and developing and has a modern vibe with a hint to its past with romantic corners and trappy architecture.
One of the weightier ways to explore the municipality is to take the funicular railway from the main zone of the municipality to St Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery. This lives up to its name with golden domes versus a vivid undecorous building. In the small park between the railway and the monastery you will find red squirrels racing virtually and looking for attention, a good place to pause surpassing setting off.
It is just a short walk to the trappy UNESCO World Heritage Site of St Sophia’s Cathedral with its untried and golden domes and the nearby vivid untried and dominating St Andrew’s Church. From the denomination grounds, there are panoramic views wideness the whole municipality permitting you to see how many domed churches there are wideness the skyline.
From St Andrews Church, Vozdvyzhens’ka Street is a gentle wander lanugo a cobbled street with cafes and restaurants and small street vendors. A perfect place to spend time with the one you love.
Hotel Staro is a decadent location to stay in the quieter end of the city. It is surrounded by small galleries and little cafes. The rooms are ornate with upper ceilings and heavy furniture and the breakfasts are good.
This municipality can be visited year-round although spring is the best. The winters are unprepossessed and harsh and the summers can be very warm.
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When you want to segregate a destination for a romantic escape with your largest half, Romania is not the first country you think of. But the truth is that Romania has medieval cities that seem spanking-new sceneries for a romantic getaway. And one of these cities is Sibiu.
Located at the verge of Transylvania, in the heart of Romania, the municipality is 300 kilometers yonder from Bucharest. The recreate of Sibiu is given by its cobblestone streets, colorful, old buildings and intimate caffes. If you plan a romantic dinner, you can segregate one of the modern restaurants with succulent International and Romanian dishes. And for a romantic stay, try The Council hotel.
On a long walk in the municipality centre you will discover interesting places to visit. One of the most romantic spots in Sibiu is the Stairs passage. Part of the old fortification system of the city, the Stairs passage has an wondrous glow during sunset, expressly in summer. Without walking through this passage and crossing the Huet piazza, flipside place for couples will be revealed in front of you: Liars’ Bridge. This important witchery in Sibiu took its name from the lovers that swear eternal love on it. Many of these vows are wrenched and the underpass became a symbol of them.
Sibiu has other interesting attractions for couples and not only, so next time when you segregate your romantic place, don’t forget well-nigh it!
Submitted by Cindy Baker, Travel Bliss Now
Lisbon seems as though it was designed to be one of the most romantic cities in Europe and perhaps one of the top honeymoon destinations as well.
Built on seven hills, Lisbon is a municipality of dreamy miradouros or viewpoints. Start with the panoramic view from the top of the Elevador de Santa Justa, the city’s wrought-iron iron vertical street lift. Stroll up to the hilltop Miradouro de Santa Luzia for a picnic under a bougainvillea-draped trellis overlooking the Tagus River and Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood.
From there, wander hand-in-hand through the twisting, cobblestone streets as you spot colorful tiles and street art. Whilom Alfama, on the highest hill in the city, visit São Jorge Castle and savour a sunset glass of wine from the mobile kiosks known as “Wine with a View”.
Snuggle up at the shop hotel, the Memmo Alfama, which has cozy rooms facing the river and a rooftop terrace with municipality views that will make you melt. Lisbon is a year-round destination, but the weightier time of year to enjoy that terrace is spring or fall to stave the summer heat and festival crowds.
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Nestled withal the turquoise banks of Italy’s soaring Amalfi Coast, it’s no wonder Positano is a hot spot for romantic interludes and honeymooners. In fact, it’s nonflexible not to get unprotected up in a moment, as Mediterranean breezes tickle your sun-kissed skin and the limoncello sweetens your lips. It’s one of the most romantic European destinations for couples.
Each turn of a leisurely stroll through this enchanting town carved into the mountainside showcases scenic views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Shops featuring the handiwork of local artisans dot the narrow descent; you’ll find tony linen waterfront dresses, handmade leather sandals, colorful pottery, and more.
Along the way, watch for the iconic dome of The Denomination of Santa Maria Assunta, glowing with multi-colored majolica tiles.
At the wiring of Positano, two black-pebble beaches hug the shore. The first and increasingly popular waterfront is Grande Spiaggia di Positano. It welcomes guests with lounge chairs, boutiques, and waterfront restaurants perfect for refreshing afternoon drinks. Here, you can moreover lease a private wend tour to the island of Capri.
Or instead slip yonder to the secluded Spiaggia di Fornillo. Simply pass through the romantic promenade to escape the crowds.
For an elegant overnight, consider booking the suite at Hotel Villa Gabrisa. Once an warmed-over villa in the historic part-way of Positano, this mannerly hotel offers fine dining, a wine bar and cafe, plus a complimentary continental breakfast with your reservation. The spacious suite affords luxury accommodations and a large terrace with a sea view—the perfect setting for a secluded tryst with room service.
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Contributed by Caroline Keyzor, CK Travels
Seville is located in the southern region of Andalusia in Spain and is the perfect all year round destination for a romantic break with that someone special. Seville is a meaty and relaxed riverside city with trappy Moorish architecture, UNESCO heritage sites, spanking-new wining and dining and many gorgeous landscaped parks.
There are so many romantic things to do in Seville – start off your day by taking a stroll through the labyrinth of charming narrow streets and alleys of the El Barrio de Santa Cruz neighbourhood. You’ll discover many intimate squares, huge orange trees and some of Seville’s most gorgeous buildings.
Next throne over to Plaza de España to revere the exquisite tile work and grand architecture, then hire a rowboat for a romantic ride virtually the square. Plaza de España is moreover beautifully lit up at night if you want to return for a romantic midnight stroll.
End your perfect day with a cosy and romantic candlelit dinner at one of Seville’s many historic tapas bars for a glass of Spanish wine and some fresh and succulent seafood. Follow up dinner with an intimate traditional flamenco show at either Casa del Flamenco or Casa de la Memoria and if you still have energy afterwards, throne to Hotel Doña Maria‘s rooftop bar for a cocktail with one with the weightier views of the municipality and the Cathedral lit up at night.
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Your first glimpse of the turreted fortress of Fisherman’s Bastian upper on the hill on the Buda side of the municipality will have you feeling like you have walked into a fairy tale. You will immediately know you have chosen the right spot for your romantic vacation.
One of the most romantic things to do in Budapest is to take a sunset stroll withal the Danube, as the municipality changes from day to night, and the lights on the stunning Parliament towers come on. Once you have snapped a romantic sunset selfie throne to one of the city’s rooftop bars to drink in increasingly of the view or take a river dinner cruise, the lights never get old.
When hunger strikes, Budapest is full of quirky and quality restaurants. One we loved was KönyvBár (Bookbar in English) which serves a waffly menu inspired by books. To stage they have covered everything from Fifty Shades to Harry Potter! The menu changes every two weeks so trammels and see if this week’s meal suits you. There are moreover a tuft of affordable Michelin star restaurants if you want to impress.
Finally, you really should pay a visit to one of the city’s thermal baths we recommend Gellért the pretty Art Nouveau designed complex. Budapest’s thermal pools are among the most popular in the world and as well as stuff relaxing the minerals contained in the water are said to provide lots of health benefits. Gellért offer indoor and outdoor mixed suffuse areas and couple massages too
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Submitted by Aram, Absolute Armenia
Looking for a fun, perhaps unexpected municipality break? One of the most romantic cities in Europe is definitely the wanted of Armenia, Yerevan. The warmed-over municipality is 2802 years old and is known as “the pink city” considering it is mostly built from pink volcanic stone tabbed tuff. This illuminating tuff gives Yerevan a magical and romantic feeling from whilom or during unrepealable hours of the day.
In wing to the pink tuff, Yerevan has cozy and sometimes subconscious side cafes where couples can enjoy their time with each other.
In Armenia’s capital, there is plane a park defended to couples tabbed ‘Lovers Park’. You can throne there and enjoy your time with your significant other in a trappy and romantic environment surrounded by an strained waterfall slantingly a mannerly waterway and several sculptures.
Other places that are romantic in Yerevan are the Cascades stairway, a large limestone construction that goes up an incline and the weightier place for couples to sit and gaze over the municipality at dusk. At the Cascades, you’ll find several cafes and romantic restaurants that locals love to get dressed up and enjoy in the evenings.
If you’re wanting to get out of the municipality and wits some of the lovely nature in Armenia, there are many wonderful day trips from Yerevan, such as Garni Temple or Lake Sevan, that will offer a new romantic setting
Submitted by Megan C. Starr
The Azores are hands one of the most romantic places to visit in Europe. The archipelago of nine islands sits in the middle of the Atlantic and is owned by Portugal, but they retain their rustic recreate and eyeful and are like no other place in Europe.
One of the main things that make the Azores the perfect romantic destination is that Azorean nature is some of the most trappy on the planet. Between the natural hot springs and Jurassic ferns, a person can’t help but finger in love with their surroundings and the person that they travel to the islands with.
The Azores are known for stuff home to volcanoes, interesting cuisine like cozido das Furnas, and some of the world’s weightier whale watching. There are many tours in the Azores but some of the most popular are scuba diving, visiting the variegated sides of Sao Miguel, or going whale watching.
The weightier place to start your romantic journey through the Azores is in Sao Miguel… but be sure to explore the other islands like Pico and Terceira while you’re there. There are ferries connecting the islands during the high-season and inter-island flights at other times of the year. The Azores are destined to wilt one of Europe’s hottest destinations and you will see everyone there from honeymooners to solo travelers.
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Known as the Eternal Municipality and positively bursting with everything from world-famous monuments to art museums to delightful cobblestone lanes perfect for wandering lanugo hand-in-hand, there’s no doubt that Rome is one of the most romantic cities in Europe.
While exploring Rome with your beloved, be sure to make time for classics like touring the Colosseum, visiting the Vatican Museums (including the phenomenal Sistine Chapel), yearning the Pantheon and munching on gelato in Piazza Navona–but to really up the romance, ditch the crowds and explore the uncrowded side of Rome as well.
Small museums like the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, the Galleria Spada, and the Villa Farnesina may not have the fame of, say, the Borghese Gallery–but the endangerment to stave the crowds and linger among gorgeous art together without having to hurry on makes them incredibly romantic.
For a endangerment to steal a smooch while yearning the weightier views of Rome, consider heading to the top of the dome at St. Peter’s Basilica, the top of the Altar of the Fatherland, or the top of the Castel Sant’Angelo.
Rome is an incredibly romantic European municipality year-round, but you’ll likely enjoy your trip increasingly if you stave the hot, sticky summer months of July and August (though if you do make it to Rome then, know that there are plenty of trappy beaches that make unconfined day trips from Rome!).
If you’d like to have the Eternal Municipality all to yourself, consider a winter trip–Rome boasts summery temperatures and a delightfully uncrowded environment during winter, making it an spanking-new destination for a Valentine’s Day getaway!
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Paris is for lovers! Could there be a increasingly romantic destination than Paris, France? It’s a global hot spot for anyone who loves French cuisine, art, and culture. As you wander the banks of the Seine and sip a glass of wine in a cozy café, the Municipality of Lights will weave its spell over the two of you in no time.
Skip long lines at the Louvre for a increasingly intimate wits sighing over Monet’s famous water lilies at the minion Orangerie or tapestries at the Cluny Museum instead. Or gaze up at Rodin’s famous statue, The Thinker, in the lovely gardens of the Rodin Museum.
Looking for increasingly ideas? Share a picnic just for two in one of the city’s dozens of verdant parks or a sideboard au lait and pastry at Le Grenier á Pain. There are so many things to do in Paris. For a memorable stay that won’t unravel the bank, stay at Hotel Abbatial Saint Germain. It’s conveniently located in the Latin Quarter, just minutes from Ile de la Cité.
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The cultural wanted of Russia as its tabbed by the locals, Saint Petersburg, is a less obvious destination when it comes to romantic vacations in Europe. And undeservedly so. With its hundreds of narrow canals, heavily decorated bridges, and pre-revolution era palaces, Saint Petersburg will recreate you instantly.
Take a stroll lanugo Nevsky prospect and marvel at trappy architecture. A word of warning, sometimes what you think must be a palace is unquestionably a supermarket (looking at you, Eliseevsky store). Spend some time on the water: take a wend tour of Neva River and most popular canals. Visit the gorgeous Orthodox churches of which there are over seventy in the city. But do make a special stop at the Denomination of the Savior on Spilled Blood that you’ve probably seen a thousand times on pictures. It is plane increasingly weird in real life.
At night, trying some unconfined Russian food for dinner is a must. Instead of going to touristy canteens that full-length balalaikas, shapka-ushanka, and vodka bottles as decorations, throne to one of the modern Russian restaurants, like Banschiki. Romantic vibes and mind-blowing supplies with creative twists are guaranteed.
Lastly, if you are traveling to Saint Petersburg during summer months (which you should), stay up till late to wits the famous “white nights” and see the bridges open.
Contributed by Nadine Maffre, Le Long Weekend
With its happy climate, mannerly hilltop villages, stunning coastal towns and penchant for lingering over long lunches, Provence is a romantic destination like no other. It’s no wonder why many couples segregate the South of France to get wed, honeymoon, or plane plan a surprise proposal.
Days can be spent simply enjoying the surroundings, sipping on the region’s renowned rosé, or swimming at one of the most idyllic beaches you’ve overly laid vision on. Increasingly zippy couples will enjoy the walking trails through the calanques or climbing up Cezanne’s minion Mont Sainte–Victoire. Or hop on your velocipede and discover the winding roads connecting the bucolic villages of the Luberon. Culture aficionados will be in their element browsing the museums and galleries in the warmed-over cities of Aix-en-Provence or Avignon.
And for an pure slice of Mediterranean life, throne straight to Marseille.
For warm days and tomfool nights, visit in Spring and enjoy the blossoming landscapes and uncrowded streets. And for a romantic stay in an idyllic setting typesetting a room at La Bastide de Gordes.
Submitted by Lindsey Puls, Have Clothes, Will Travel
Moscow, Russia doesn’t unchangingly bring to mind images of “romance.” However, don’t let the stereotypes fool you – Moscow can be an expressly romantic destination for venturesome couples!
While the weather is increasingly well-appointed during the summer months in Moscow, visiting Moscow in winter (especially during the Christmas holidays) is veritably magical and looks as though the municipality were plucked straight from a fairytale. There are trappy Christmas lights and markets that are perfect for grabbing a mulled wine or hot chocolate and walking through hand in hand with your partner. (The most famous market is held right in Red Square.)
Need to warm up without a day of enjoying the markets? Throne to a Russian Banya and typesetting a private couples room. (Banya Zhivitsa is expressly couple’s friendly.) You and your partner can enjoy couples soap massages and the traditional Russian banya wits together. (A banya is similar to a sauna.)
Winter is moreover a wonderful time of year to see a ballet performed at the famous Bolshoi Theatre – expressly if you are lucky unbearable to get tickets to a performance of The Nutcracker. Be sure to have a romantic dinner at Turandot or Beluga restaurants surpassing you throne to your performance.
Where to stay in Moscow: One of the most historic and glamorous hotels in Moscow is the Metropol. (This hotel is moreover the setting
for the best-selling novel “A Gentleman in Moscow.”) Flipside unconfined option is the Four Seasons Hotel located right on Red Square with some of the most luxurious and romantic hotel bathrooms in the city.
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Isle of Skye Scotland
Submitted by Nabiha Khan, Verses By a Voyager
Scotland is extremely captivating and it’s moreover one of the amazingly trappy areas in the country is the Isle of Skye. This part of the highlands is very romantic, too. Its green, it has huge mountains, mesmerizing lakes and historical castles beautifully sitting near the lochs.
The Isle of Skye presents a well-constructed vibe of a super romantic place that takes you yonder from the hustle-bustle of everyday life. It’s serene and picturesque and let you have your vacated time yonder from everything. Moreover, Isle of Skye hosts the most romantic place in the UK, the Fairy Pools. There are straight from a storybook and takes to the lands of fairytales. There are many Hollywood as well as Bollywood movies shot in Isle in Skye and that depicts how romantic this place is to form a perfect scenery for a romantic movie.
The Isle of Skye offers the perfect tranquillity one craves for a romantic, laid-back holiday. As Scotland is very cold, summer is the weightier time to visit Isle of Skye.
Other super romantic places in Scotland:
County Kerry, Ireland
Submitted by Dan Bagby, Honeymoon Always
The majestic Irish landscapes, remarkable rich history, mannerly tradition, and welcoming people make Ireland a wonderful destination for couples looking for romance. One region to add to the list of romantic destinations, in particular, is County Kerry: full of trappy sites and natural beauty.
Base your stay at Ballyseed Castle Hotel where you will find elegant accommodations, fine dining and 30 acres of private gardens and woodland. During the days, take a trip to the small town of Dingle for unconfined restaurants and Murphy’s Ice Cream. Loop virtually the Dingle Penninsula on the Slea Throne Drive, making stops withal the way at the various warmed-over monuments including the beehive huts and stone churches, views of Skellig Michael (where scenes were filled for the most recent Star Wars films) and the trappy Inch beach.
Killarney National Park with 26,00 acres of woodland, mountains, lakes and the Muckross House where Queen Victoria visited is moreover worth a visit as well as the Ring of Kerry with spectacular sights and quirkiest towns and villages.
Submitted by Nicole Sunderland, Eat Live Travel Drink
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- The Netherlands Romantic Things to Do in Amsterdam
- Santorini, Greece: 12 Romantic Things to Do in Athens; Santorini Honeymoon Guide
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It is believed that the origins of Lucy Group reach as far back as 1760. However, the Company has been in existence since 1812 when William Carter opened an ironmongery shop on the High Street in Oxford, UK. In 1825, the business moved to a new brass and iron foundry in Jericho in 1825, a site which became known as Eagle Works, and is still the headquarters of Lucy Group today.
Since then the Group has continued to expand and diversify into new markets and regions. Lucy Group now employs over 1,400 people and trades in over 60 countries.
Please see our illustrated timeline below to see a heritage of innovation, change and expansion:
Banbury move to Lucy Electric HQ Thame
New technology Centre at LEMT.
Lucy Group Ltd acquires Lawson Fuses Ltd.
Lucy Group Ltd acquires Arteche Electrical Switchgear Business in Brazil.
W. Lucy & Co. Ltd changed its name to Lucy Group Ltd.
Acquisition of Crompton Greaves™ equity interests in CG Lucy Switchgear Ltd and the GridKey business from Selex ES Ltd.
Lucy Electric’s Thailand manufacturing and commercial activities established.
Acquisition of Truscanian Ltd, an aluminum and bronze casting business; Lucy Castings formed combining Truscanian Ltd and Sandawana Castings Ltd.
Zodion Limited Net Assets were acquired and integrated with Lucy Lighting to become Lucy Zodion Ltd.
Redevelopment of the former Eagle Works site complete; Lucy Real Estate business unit established to combine Lucy Properties and Lucy Development.
Lucy Electric moves to Thame and all manufacturing ends at Eagle Works; third factory opens in Dubai for RMUs and SF6 switchgear.
Development agreement for Eagle Works signed with Berkley Homes.
Major business reorganisation takes place to modernise and expand the Lucy Group.
Lucy Electric opens first manufacturing unit in United Arab Emirates.
Acquisition of Power Isolators Ltd & Power Connectors Ltd.
CG Lucy Switchgear Ltd joint venture established with Grants Greaves.
Richard Dick takes over as Chairman.
Acquisition of Sandawana Castings.
WL Shareholding Co Ltd incorporated, stabilising independent ownership.
Gordon Dick succeeds as Chairman.
Gordon Dick joins Lucy’s and together with Chief Engineer L.P. Lockwood undertakes a major redesign programme.
John Reid Dick becomes Chairman.
Lucy acknowledges future lies in the electrical business by joining BEAMA.
William Madgen appoints John Reid Dick as Managing Director.
Charles Kelley takes over and forms W Lucy & Co Ltd.
Business changes name to Grafton & Lucy.
Business (now owned by Charles Grafton) renamed Eagle Ironworks.
Carter opens the Jericho Iron and Brass Foundry in Walton Well Road.
William Carter opens an ironmongery business on Oxford High Street.
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Partner, Co-Chair, Healthcare Practice - Washington, D.C.
Thomas Barker has been a partner at Foley Hoag since March of 2009. Tom focuses his practice on complex federal and state health care legal and regulatory matters with a special expertise in Medicare and Medicaid law including coverage, reimbursement, and regulatory oversight. In May of 2019, he was appointed as a commissioner of the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC), an advisory body that provides policy advice to Congress and the states on the
Medicaid and CHIP programs. He is one of the authors of the firm's Medicaid & the Law blog, www.medicaidandthelaw.com, which highlights and explains current legal and policy issues in the Medicaid program.
Prior to joining the firm, he was acting General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and General Counsel of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mara R. Holton, MD
Founder and Director, Women’s Wellness Center at Anne Arundel Urology
Dr. Mara Holton graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2001. She received her surgical and urology training at the University of Maryland Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Urology and is licensed in the state of Maryland. She is clinically focused on the care of women’s urological and pelvic floor health and has served as the CEO of her group, Anne Arundel Urology, for the past 4 years. She is a Board member of LUGPA, a member of the American Urological Association and is the founder and director of the Women’s Wellness Center at Anne Arundel Urology.
Deepak A. Kapoor, MD
Deepak A. Kapoor, Chairman and Chief Ecosystem Officer of Solaris Health Holdings, LLC, is one of the youngest physicians to have been certified by the American Board of Urology. In addition to his role at Solaris Health, Dr. Kapoor serves as Market President for Integrated Medical Professionals, PLLC (IMP) and is President of Advanced Urology Centers of New York.
Dr. Kapoor received his baccalaureate and medical education with honors in the Pennsylvania State University/Jefferson Medical College accelerated honors program in medicine and completed his urologic residency at The Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. His expertise includes basic science research in molecular biology, as well as extensive experience in oncologic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Kapoor is Clinical Professor of Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chair of Health Policy and Past President of LUGPA, Chairman of SCRUBS RRG and Senior Strategic Advisor for miR Scientific. He has also served as a Director of UroPAC and Chairman of Access to Integrated Cancer Care. Dr. Kapoor was founder of the New York Urology Trade Association and Integrated Medical Foundation. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physician Executives.
Dr. Kapoor has published and lectured extensively on clinical, business and health policy issues and is Associate Editor of the journal Urology Practice. He serves on a number of medical advisory boards, including the New York State Governor´s Prostate Cancer Advisory Panel. Dr. Kapoor has been continuously listed in the Castle Connolly Best Doctors Guide for his clinical excellence and has received numerous accolades, including the 2011 AUA Ambrose-Reed socioeconomic essay award, and the 2014 New York Section AUA Russell W. Lavengood distinguished service award. Dr. Kapoor was recognized in 2018 by LUGPA for his outstanding contributions to health policy and his work towards the preservation of independent medicine.
Scott Sellinger, MD
Dr. Sellinger has been a partner at Southeastern Urological Center, now a division of Advanced Urology Institute, for the past 27 years. He received his BS degree in Chemistry from Syracuse University and attended Medical School at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He completed his Urology residency at the University of Florida and has lived in Tallahassee since 1991. He was President of the Capital Medical Society in 2003 and served as President of the Florida Urological Society in 2005. In March 2018, he became President of the Southeastern Section of the AUA, where he has been an active board member since 2001.
Dr. Sellinger has developed a special interest in risk management and prevention of medical errors and has lectured extensively on this subject matter over the past several years. He is also interested in large group practice development and management. As President of Southeastern Urological Center in Tallahassee, he serves on the Board of Advanced Urology Institute, representing his care center in one of the largest independent urology practices in the US. He is Chairman of the Advanced Prostate Cancer (APC) Committee and oversees five APC clinics. At the national level, Dr. Sellinger serves on the AACU Board as well as the LUGPA Board of Directors, as Secretary. At LUGPA, he helps represent over 2300 Urologists by working to preserve and advance the independent practice of urology. | <urn:uuid:f4d85d0a-73a2-4ac9-b67d-621d7f4f6719> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.lugpa.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=104&Itemid=115&year=2021&month=08&day=18&title=cms-2021-proposed-rules-changes-conversion-factor-and-cuts-what-lugpa-practices-need-to-know&uid=0ca8212834f90edc5869463991645cab | 2024-04-25T08:30:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.967597 | 1,322 |
FCC will oversee data caps if Comcast imposes them nationwide
A well-placed source in Washington, D.C. with knowledge of the matter tells Stop the Cap! the Federal Communications Commission is prepared to take a hard look at the issue of Internet data caps and usage-based billing if a major cable operator like Comcast imposes usage allowances on its broadband customers nationwide.
Comcast introduced its usage cap market trial in Nashville, Tenn. in 2012 but gradually expanded it to include Huntsville and Mobile, Alabama; Atlanta, Augusta and Savannah, Georgia; Central Kentucky; Maine; Jackson, Mississippi; Knoxville and Memphis, Tennessee; Charleston, South Carolina; and Tucson, Arizona.
“Two and a half-years is exceptionally long for a “market trial,” and we expected Comcast would avoid creating an issue for regulators by drawing attention to the data cap issue during its attempted merger with Time Warner Cable,” said our source. “Now that the merger is off, there is growing expectation Comcast will make a decision about its “data usage plans” soon.”
In most test markets, Comcast is limiting residential customers to 300GB of usage per month, after which an overlimit fee of $10 per 50GB applies. Despite that, Comcast”s forthcoming premium gigabit speed plans are exempt from usage caps, the company announced.
Comcast customers in market test cities have not been happy with the usage caps, some confronted with inaccurate usage measurement tools or “bill shock” after claiming to find surprise charges on their cable bill. One federal employee offered his own story of bill shock — $200 in overlimit fees on his April Comcast bill. The customer spent $70 a month on broadcast basic cable television and Comcast Internet service. As an almost cord-cutter, he could instead rely on one of several alternative online video providers like Netflix or Hulu, but watching video that did not come from Comcast”s cable TV package contributed to eating his monthly usage allowance and subjected him to hundreds of dollars in extra fees.
“I’ve reviewed [the] account to see and can confirm the charges are valid,” responded a Comcast representative who defended the company’s usage cap trials. “Please understand that we are not here to take advantage of customers. We are here to provide a great customer service experience. After researching [the] account, at this time no matter what level of service you obtain, the Internet usage [allowance] will remain the same.”
To date, the Federal Communications Commission has left the issue of data caps and usage-based billing on the back burner, despite a Government Accounting Office report that found little justification for usage limits or compulsory usage allowances on broadband.
In 2012, former FCC chairman Julius Genachowski defended the practice, claiming it would bring lower prices to light users, spur “innovation” and enable consumer choice. But Comcast customers have found little, if any savings from Comcast”s so-called “data usage plans.” The only savings comes from enrollment in Comcast”s Flexible Data Option, which offers a $5 discount if a customer keeps usage under 5GB a month on just one plan — Comcast’s 3Mbps $39.95/mo Economy Plus tier.
“We don’t see much innovation coming from Comcast’s usage limit trials because Internet pricing continues to rise and the plans have the side effect of discouraging customers from using competing video providers, which can consume a lot of a customer”s usage allowance,” our source adds.
As far as enabling consumer choice, Comcast’s own representative put the kibosh on that, unless a customer wants to pay higher Internet bills.
Net Neutrality and issues surrounding Title II have consumed much of the FCC’s attention in the residential broadband business during the first half of the Obama Administration’s second term. Usage billing and data caps are likely to become bigger issues during the second half if there is a decisive move towards compulsory usage limits and consumption billing by large operators.
“An operator the size of Comcast absolutely will draw scrutiny,” said our source. “If Comcast decides to impose its currently tested market trial plans on Comcast customers nationwide, the FCC will take a closer look. Under Title II, the agency is empowered to watch for attempts to circumvent Net Neutrality policies. Usage caps and charging additional fees to customers looking for an alternative to the cable television package will qualify, especially if Comcast continues to try to exempt itself.”
Cable industry officials have also become aware of the buzz surrounding usage caps and growing regulator concern. Some reportedly discussed the possibility of FCC intervention behind closed doors at the recent cable industry conference in Chicago. Multichannel News reported (sub. req.) cable industry executives increasingly fear federal officials will ban usage pricing for wired broadband service on competitive grounds. Online video competitors rely on large cable and phone companies to reach prospective customers, many that may think twice if usage allowances are imposed on consumer broadband accounts.
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First iPhone 4 Class Action Suit Filed Against Apple and AT&T
The first iPhone 4 class action suit against Apple and AT&T has been filed today in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The lawsuit focus on the antenna design problems, making several claims:
- General Negligence (APPLE and AT&T)
- Defect in Design, Manufacture, and Assembly (APPLE)
- Breach of Express Warranty (APPLE)
- Breach of Implied Warranty for Merchantability (APPLE and AT&T)
- Breach of Implied Warranty of Fitness for a Particular Purpose (APPLE and AT&T)
- Deceptive Trade Practices (APPLE and AT&T)
- Intentional Misrepresentation (APPLE and AT&T)
- Negligent Misrepresentation (APPLE and AT&T)
- Fraud by Concealment (APPLE and AT&T)
Apple has been criticized by iPhone 4 users and media for the reception problems that seem to result from its faulty antenna design. While all cellphones experience a decrease in signal quality when you touch their antenna, the iPhone 4 design puts the antenna all around it, making difficult to avoid under natural handling of the phone. Cases started to appear in MacRumors.com and Gizmodo.com on June 23, one day before the official launch of the iPhone 4, from users who received their units earlier.
After those initial reports, thousands of users started to report reception and transmission problems in different countries around the world, which resulted in loss of internet connections and voice call drops and voice quality degradation. Other tests have demonstrated the antenna problems since then.
The lawsuit was filed by Ward & Ward, PLLC and Charles A. Gilman, LLC. on behalf of Kevin McCaffrey, Linda Wrinn and a number of other iPhone 4 users. It is not the same iPhone 4 class action lawsuit currently said to be in the works by the California law firm that sued Facebook and Zynga. | <urn:uuid:c01c507e-46a7-4d0d-8c91-6438cfc95336> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.lunarsoft.net/featured/first-iphone-4-class-action-suit-filed-against-apple-and-atat | 2024-04-25T07:27:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.948343 | 422 |
Did you know that Luxembourg has its own superhero? If you have never heard of De Superjhemp (sometimes written Superchamp in English), you’re in for a treat.
Superjhemp: A Uniquely Luxembourgish Superhero
Superjhemp was first launched in 1988 as a superhero in a comic strip. The character was first created by illustrator Roger Leiner and writer Lucien Czuga. Since then, he has appeared in over 29 graphic novels that have the highest sales rate for Luxembourgish publications.
Superjhemp is a comedic anti-hero meant to be a parody of superheroes that take themselves too seriously, like Superman. Because Superjhemp has always been published in the Luxembourgish language and is full of jokes playing on the national culture in Luxembourg Superjhemp has experienced unprecedented success in Luxembourg. It is hard to get a lot more self-deprecating than Superjhemp, which has made him an unbeatable point of reference in Luxembourg culture.
The Superjhemp Story
Superjhemp occurs in a parallel universe in the “Little Duchy of Luxusbuerg”, which is a country led by the “Little Duke” (vs. Grand Duke in reality) and First Minister (versus Prime Minister). Beneath the superhero’s mask, Charles Kuddel is a civil servant working at the “Ministry for Unresolved Issues”. This ministry joke is a play on the fact that over 60% of Luxembourgish citizens work for the Government. Superjhemp is a portly character who can fly and has super strength. His superpowers come from Kachkéis, a cooked cheese that is historically popular and typical in Luxembourg. He flies around with his hands in his pockets, “because every real Luxembourger has his hands in his pockets,” according to his creator.
Because of the comic story’s wildly popular place in Luxembourg culture, it made sense to turn the comic book into a film.
The project was launched by Samsa Films, Luxembourg’s largest film production company. The 2018 film’s producer is Claude Warringo, and the director is Félix Koch, both native Luxembourgers. It took 30 days to shoot the film. However, with a 3.5 million Euro budget, De Superjhemp Retörns had the highest production budget in Luxembourg film history. The film also had the highest box office takehome for a Luxembourg film in the country’s history, beating out American superhero blockbusters like Avengers: Infinity War and The Incredibles 2. It is also considered the most popular film in the Luxembourgish language.
De Superjhemp Retörns
In De Superjhemp Retörns, André Jung, who is well known on German TV, plays our hero. In the film, it has been a long number of years since the “Little Duchy of Luxusbuerg” has seen their harrowed superhero. Charles Kuddel lives with his “as-normal-as possible” family in Luxusbuerg. There is one thing not so normal about the family. Charles forbids them from eating any lactose, especially Kachkéis.
At the start of the film, we find the “the Little Duke, Luke” about to be crowned monarch after his father’s tragic accident. When the Little Duke’s crown disappears, the Little Duchy has one person they can turn to: Superjhemp! A now much older Charles Kuddel has to decide his place in helping his country.
See the Film
We recently had the opportunity to finally get our hands on a copy of De Superjhemp Retörns. It is absolutely hilarious and full of Luxembourgish inside jokes that anyone who knows a good bit about the culture will appreciate.
Fortunately, the film is also available with English subtitles. Unfortunately, it is not possible at this time to purchase or stream the film online outside of Luxembourg. You can find the DVD of De Superjhemp Retörns in bookstores throughout Luxembourg City.
Samsa Films is also behind one of our favorite Luxembourgish TV Series, “Capitani” which is available with English subtitles. Click here to stream the series.
Update 12/17/2021: For the first time ever, De Superjhemp is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States under the name Superchamp Returns! This is the first time Luxembourg’s biggest budget film in its history is available in the US. The film is included for anyone with a Prime Membership. Click here to stream the movie on Amazon Prime. | <urn:uuid:2e27a9fd-e526-46c5-8d99-4d3469c4d878> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.luxcitizenship.com/superjhemp-luxembourgs-superhero/ | 2024-04-25T07:48:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.95945 | 992 |
Civic Nebraska seeks individuals to volunteer as nonpartisan election observers. Observers act in a passive role, monitoring elections and the polling places, reporting back to Civic Nebraska their observations, particularly instances of concern.
As part of their observations, election observers gather data on how elections are administered from one county to the next and record any irregularities or differing treatment of voters based on geography. This information is shared with local county election officials and state election officials to identify areas of success and improvement and pursue future legislative initiatives to improve the voter’s experience.
There is an additional signup for giving rides to the polls for voters who need transportation.
Volunteers are typically placed close to a polling location where they live, unless there is a special need to change or they request to travel. All shifts are available: 8-11 a.m., 12-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. There are 25 people doing poll observation for Omaha.
For more info, contact Civic Nebraska’s Omaha field director Shannon Casey at 402-779-9200.
To sign-up to volunteer for Civic Nebraska’s Election Protection Program, fill out the form at https://goo.gl/forms/IKjMd2dv1Q1JFddv2. | <urn:uuid:48bf35f5-84db-4bb1-9a82-187a70f64f2e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.lwvgo.org/become-an-election-observer-with-civic-nebraska/ | 2024-04-25T08:37:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.93011 | 273 |
The 106th Nebraska Legislature convened on Jan. 9 for its 90-day first session. Senators have until Jan. 23 to introduce legislation to vote on during this session (should it move out of committee). LWVGO policy team volunteers will be monitoring bills as the session continues, and will publish calls to action as needed.
Interested in volunteering as a Unicameral monitor?
Join us for our Legislative Update on Jan. 28. Following the Dine & Discuss event, the LWVGO policy team will meet to assign bills to monitor and talk about how to follow the Unicameral developments. If you’re not able to join us for the event, email [email protected] to learn more about how to get involved.
Several voting-rights-related bills have already been introduced.
The following text, identifying these introduced bills, comes from an update from Civic Nebraska. Sign up to be a Voting Rights Advocate with Civic Nebraska to get updates as more legislation is introduced and calls to action are published.
LB83, introduced by Sen. Justin Wayne, would provide for the immediate restoration of voting rights upon completion of a felony sentence or probation for a felony. This bill would ensure that nearly 8,000 Nebraskans who have served their time but who are currently barred from voting can fully rejoin our democracy and become more engaged members of their communities.
LR2, introduced by Sen. Carol Blood, would rescind any previous resolutions calling for an Article V U.S. constitutional convention, removing Nebraska from the list of states with open applications that call for a dangerous constitutional convention.
LB211, introduced by Sen. Sue Crawford, provides for the nonpartisan election of county officers. This bill would help counties focus on policy, rather than parties, for local elections.
LB163, introduced by Sen. Megan Hunt, will encourage local control in elections by allowing counties of any size to take advantage of a vote by mail standard in one or more precincts, with the secretary of state’s permission. | <urn:uuid:b22d78e8-113f-4433-b307-f9b98da61317> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.lwvgo.org/voting-rights-bills-introduced-in-first-days-of-unicameral-session/ | 2024-04-25T08:24:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.953189 | 410 |
We had so much fun sharing our DisneySide with friends and family! What does that mean? It's just sharing a little of the Disney magic with people you love! Everyone has a DisneySide whether it be talking about a trip to the park, a favorite character, or favorite movie. When someone starts the Disney buzz everyone can join along!
Part 2 of our fun included a play date with friends. We were soooo happy the weather cleared up for our festivities!
Our snack of goldfish and flavored water was perfect and our Mickey and Friends tablecloth served as the perfect picnic blanket for the still damp ground! It was also perfect as a superhero cape and parachute! Yes, there are 3 children under the parachute/tablecloth. They loved it!
Then we were off to make our Mickeys. They could use anything they wanted as long as it was natural. T loves nature you know! Here are a few of their masterpieces! I can't wait to print these on HP cards as keepsakes!
While I had a captive audience, I also did a short PSA about pods. I love the smell of All detergent and the convenience of pods! I also know as a mom and teacher that they are super tempting to play with! There was no standing ovation, but I think they got the picture~pods are a chemical, leave them alone. :)
We loved spending time with our friends and family and sharing our DisneySide! Thank you Disney Parks, MomSelect, and the amazing sponsors for the opportunity! Be sure to check out Part One of our #DisneySide @Home Celebration and last year's too!
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But now I can see the statistics on breeding in the "Records".
But before looking at the statistics(Records), my hypothesis so far is as follows.
-Successful breeding pairs successfully reproduce again with a high probability.
-On the contrary, it is also true that pairs that fail to reproduce are difficult to succeed in breeding.
Use statistics in the "Records".
Click the "Breed again" button by randomly selecting the pair with "Offspring".
By conducting 100 times like this, we check how successful breeding has been.
To verify the opposite hypothesis, randomly select a pair with the message "The Breeding was unsucceeded" and press the "Breed againg" button.
Similarly, 100 times are performed to see how successful they are at breeding.
-Number of breeding successes of successful breeding pairs: 45
-Number of breeding successes of failed breeding pairs: 41
I thought a successful breeding pair so far would succeed in breeding with a very high probability, but so far there has been less difference than I thought.
However, it was confirmed that there was a difference of about 4 times based on 100 times.
If success in breeding is absolutely necessary (for example Quest), in my case I will use the method of reproducing a successful breeding pair again. | <urn:uuid:f18ea175-4d55-422b-8e88-f33fdae1e8ab> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.magistream.com/viewtopic.php?t=233926&sid=b3d8d4677218dc943937d929d2bbe745 | 2024-04-25T08:18:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.952461 | 272 |
This tip shows how to switch between timecode and frames views while working in timeline sequences in Adobe Premiere. It also shows the visual distinction between drop and non-drop frame timecode, as well as how to alter the timebase in a sequence, which also affects the time values you are able to view. And lastly, I mention a warning related to occasional oddball time code values that sometimes occur when using screen capture software.
If you'd like to jump right to each section, here they are:
00:30 from start - the timecode versus frame viewing solution, and how to identify the visual difference between drop and non-drop frame time code in Premiere. Also where to find audio time display units.
02:15 from start - the discussion about changing the timebase for a sequence.
03:53 from start - the potential gotcha regarding screen captured video and how to get around this.
Hope this helps you; thanks for watching!
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Mini Eleanor the Labrador Crochet Kit - Toft UK
Make your own Mini Eleanor the Labrador with this fun crochet kit from best-selling author and designer Kerry Lord. This Mini Eleanor is a fantastic, quick project for complete beginners. With Labradors being the UK and USA's most favourite dog breed, this project is sure to be a hit.
Whether you’re a curious beginner or an enthusiastic crafter, this kit contains everything you need to crochet the animal of your choice.
This kit includes:
- 25g of super soft pure wool in DK Oatmeal, spun in the UK
- A soft grip 3mm TOFT crochet hook
- Hi-loft polyester toy stuffing
- Wool needle for sewing up at the end
- A length of black thread for the eyes and nose
- Postcard pattern with instructions for making your animal
- Getting started crochet advice and links to our ‘how to’ YouTube videos
Level one kit: This kit is suitable for complete beginners.
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Lola 500g Bobble
A simple blend of cotton and acrylic make this yarn an excellent and affordable choice for summer shawls and sweaters that are either crocheted, knitted or woven.
There are 4 fine plies of yarn that are perfectly wound into a cake - making it easy to work from the center or the outside of the cake.
Each cake has over a mile of yarn on it - providing enough yardage for a large Tee, small sweater or crochet baby blanket.
This yarn does have the Oeko-Tex 100 certification, making it safe for babies. | <urn:uuid:efed1e97-96da-4d07-bd5d-392ca292d9c9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.makersmercantile.com/shop/c/p/Lola-500g-Bobble-x41200247.htm | 2024-04-25T07:17:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.931231 | 122 |
Posted by Derek
Deliciously Different Ways To Make Hummus
This cookbook contains creative and one-of-a-kind recipes for hummus, one of the most popular Middle Eastern dips. You'll never be bored with the same old hummus again with 50 recipes to choose from. This book will teach you how to make hummus that is both delicious and unique, with flavors ranging from classics like roasted red pepper to more daring combinations like chocolate and hazelnut. This cookbook has something for everyone, whether you're a seasoned hummus fan or just discovering this tasty dip. So get out your food processor and prepare to make some seriously delicious hummus.
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Sheet metal fabrication is any process that involves assembling or manufacturing raw sheet metal. One or more fabrication processes can be used to produce the desired part, depending on the material and specifications of the project. Clients can choose from metal cutting, welding, bending, machining, punching, and stamping fabrication techniques to create their products. We will explore each metal fabrication technique to help you determine the ideal method(s) for your application.
Metal stamping fabrication works with various sheet metals. Galvanized alloys, brass, copper, aluminum, and stainless steel stamping can be used to deliver the desired result. Metal stamping is vital to manufacturing and assembling automotive components such as firewalls, doors, hubcaps, and trunk lids. Metal stamping lends itself well to custom designs and features, such as high-performance and specialty components.
Metal stamping encompasses more than punching holes in sheet metal with a die. When necessary, a stamp and die can lift a sheet metal section, creating raised letters, shapes, and images on the surface. This process works like woodworking and marble relief carving and is used in applications like minting coins.
Sheet metal cutting is often the first step in metal fabrication. Depending on the project specifications and thickness of the metal, a manufacturer chooses one of the following metal cutting methods:
- Water jet: A water jet cutter uses a high-powered water stream to cut metals of various thicknesses using a narrow, high-pressure water nozzle.
- Torching: A high-temperature flame from a cutting torch can cut metals prone to oxidization, including steel.
- Shearing: A sheet metal workpiece is placed flat and shears cut through it with two large scissor-like blades, pushing the workpiece toward the lower blade. Manufacturers can economically cut thin pieces of sheet metal with small manual shears.
- Sawing: Band and circular saws can cut sheet metal workpieces that are too thick for torches, water jets, and shears. Sawing is recommended for thick metal because it is time intensive.
Welding metal involves joining sheet metal workpieces together by applying intense heat to bond the pieces. The welding method depends on the equipment available, the metal type, and the material’s thickness. Manufacturers perform sheet metal welding using the following popular methods:
- MIG welding: A type of arc welding that relies on a continuous wire electrode being fed through a welding gun to generate a welding pool. A shielding gas protects the weld pool from contamination.
- TIG welding: An electric arc travels through an infusible tungsten electrode to generate intense heat, fusing 8- to 10-mm thick metal sheets.
- Laser welding: A method that fuses sheet metal workpieces by melting and bonding the metal with a solid-state laser resonator. Laser welding delivers high-quality welds with consistency.
Metal bending is a vital step of sheet metal fabrication. Sheet metal is bent using bending equipment like press brakes and rolling machines. Manufacturers rely on bending to shape the sheet metal into various products, such as by creating configurations like T-shaped corners and 90° angles.
Machining is a subtractive manufacturing process that removes material from a workpiece to create a component. While manual machining is still common, computer numerical control (CNC) machining is increasingly popular due to its speed, consistency, and tight tolerances.
CNC turning and milling are the most common processes. Turning relies on a stationary, single-point cutting tool to remove material from a rotating workpiece. It is ideal for creating cylindrical pieces with high-precision external and internal elements. Milling removes excess material using a rotating multi-point cutting tool on a stationary workpiece to create a component from start to finish or as a secondary finishing process. Machining provides replicable, accurate, and precise material removal.
Metal punching is a fabrication method that forms, cuts, and punches metal with a punch press as the workpiece passes through it. A metal punching tool combined with a die set offers the versatility to create custom metal workpieces out of various metals. It is a cost-effective and efficient solution for high-volume production.
Sheet Metal Fabrication From Manor Tool
Sheet metal fabrication involves six main techniques that can be used separately or in combination to produce the desired part. With over six decades of experience, Manor Tool serves various industries with quality metal stamping and fabrication from our Illinois facility. Contact us or request a quote to discuss your sheet metal fabrication needs.
Manor Tool & Manufacturing is passionate about meeting the needs of our clients, no matter how many components they need or how unique the end-use application is. Recently, we collaborated with the Chicago, IL, Taft High School robotics FRC team, the Mechanical Mustaches, to fabricate a component for their robot.
The Mechanical Mustaches had an upcoming regional competition in Wisconsin and needed to build a large and powerful robot. Manor Tool worked with the team to develop and fabricate a part that met all their performance requirements, with delivery that met their timeline requirements. The team’s instructor Anthony Schmidt said in an interview with the Technology & Manufacturing Association that their robot performed well in the Wisconsin FIRST® Regional.
Robotics FRC Team
The Mechanical Mustaches are an FRC team, which stands for FIRST® Robotics Competition. FIRST is a global organization that encourages students to build their technological and scientific skills. The acronym is an abbreviation of “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.” The organization holds an annual international competition among high school students to build robots that compete in field events involving tasks like balancing on beams, holding onto bars, and other challenges.
To enter this competition, Taft High School’s robotics FRC team needed to build a robot that weighed up to 150 lbs and was upwards of 6 ft. tall. It required a significant amount of design and programming skills to bring the project to life, including a variety of high-quality stamped metal parts. After collaborating with Manor Tool to obtain a specialized component, the robot was completed and was fit to compete in this prestigious competition.
Metal Stamping with Robotic Automation from Manor Tool
At Manor Tool & Manufacturing Company, whether you need to develop a single part or a large production run, we can fabricate your component quickly and cost-effectively using our robotic automation tools. We deploy a robotic arm to automate the movement of stamped parts as they move among various machines during the fabrication process.
We used this technology during our project for the robotics FRC team. The process is as follows:
- First, raw material is fed into a press for the initial metal stamping.
- After the part is formed, it slides down a chute and is inspected by a vision system for accuracy.
- Next, a robotic arm picks up the part and places it on the die in the second press where the final stamping is performed.
- Finally, the robotic arm separates the finished part from the scrap material.
Our automation technology significantly reduces cycle times and allows us to produce as many as 500,000 stamped parts annually. For customers like the Mechanical Mustaches, it ensures they receive their part as fast as possible, and at a highly competitive price.
Metal Stamping from Manor Tool & Manufacturing Company
Since 1959, Manor Tool has been fabricating expertly-crafted metal components. We specialize in bending, punching, forming, and deep-drawn stampings as well as hard tooling. After every production run, we conduct die maintenance within our facilities and carry out inspections on every component to ensure reliability in the process and quality. You can learn more about our die maintenance process on our website. If you have any questions, reach out to our team. | <urn:uuid:2588e3a4-0c03-431e-8b79-b192ddc46dca> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.manortool.com/blog/2023/06/ | 2024-04-25T08:54:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.922185 | 1,605 |
There’s broadband, and then there’s SMART BROADBAND.
Providing broadband service across your customer base comes with a host of challenges and opportunities. Whether it’s managing, reporting requirements from regulatory agencies, tracking and managing assets, right-of-way management, coordinating maintenance and construction activities, preventing cable strikes, or responding to network incidents.
Smart broadband providers anticipate and get ahead of these challenges with a proven solution that best serves their membership. No matter what stage you’re in, we can help you adopt a smart broadband approach!
How can we work smarter together?
With the M4 platform, electric cooperatives can design, manage, maintain and report on their fiber network in one easy-to-use platform.
- Arm your team with purpose-built tools for modeling broadband connectivity at the fiber strand and port level.
- Leverage a platform that offers interoperability with industry-leading technologies like Calix, Futura Systems, Safe Software and Salesforce.
- Streamline processes between work groups and systems with a complete view of your network’s location, utilization and customer data.
- Improve outage management and incident response times with tools designed to monitor and manage plant from end-to-end, reduce the risk of unexpected cable strikes, and quickly view affected customers during network outages. | <urn:uuid:9424164e-0633-4d88-8560-27a210228a02> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.mapcom.com/smart-broadband/ | 2024-04-25T07:38:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.916802 | 278 |
Greenland itself doesn’t change much, but we undertook a major review of the artwork and spent weeks organizing the digital files and replacing a tremendous amount of text. Georeferencing is really coming into its own!
This map is sharper, with fjords and ‘green’ areas more correctly shown, contours more visible, and place names properly aligned. That, in itself, would be noteworthy, but we have added a brand new map to the previously blank ‘backside’ of the paper.
This is the first-ever commercially available map of the North Pole and surrounding regions north of 60 degrees. Thanks to a marvellous effort by the National Atlas people at Natural Resources Canada, who compiled and prepared this map as their contribution to the International Scientific Year of the Polar Ice 2009, we are proud to be supplementing their beautiful map by marketing it internationally.
The polar regions, both the Arctic and the Antarctic, are severely affected by global warming, and ITMB is very pleased to be the first and only cartographic firm in the world to bring you maps of both polar extremes, and in the same year as well. This is a beautiful map, that really deserves its own separate sheet, but economic times being as they are, combining it with Greenland is a good option.
We can laminate this map, which will allow you to draw on it in whiteboard marker or apply map dots to locations of interest without permanently marking the map. The lamination also makes the map very durable and protects against tears and stains.
To laminate this map we have taken the folded map and flattened it out before encapsulating it in high-quality 80-micron laminate, so please be aware that there will still be slight fold lines visible.
Scale: 1:3,000,000 / 9,000,000
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Sara, a former violin student of mine, graciously did this interview at the beginning of a new semester of her senior year at college, and even answered my follow-up questions!
Sara talks a little about her trepidation around performing, which I remember. Every time recital season rolled around, I’d ask her if she wanted to perform, and she’d answer, “I don’t really like performing.” Then I’d say, “So do you want to do it?” And she’d say, with a little smile, “yes.”
She must have known, early on, that not everything that feels scary is bad for you. Or to phrase it the other way round, that some things that don’t feel totally great as you’re doing them can be really great in the long run. Sara showed me time and again that she understood and appreciated that process. On stage and off, over the years she became and shared more and more of her musical self.
drawing by Sara
MARGARET: Tell us a little bit about yourself.
SARA: Hi all, I'm Sara! I'm currently a senior at Binghamton University studying English and Comparative Literature. I enjoy reading, crocheting, and of course playing my violin.
MARGARET: How did you start learning music? What instrument did you start with, and did you move to other instruments?
SARA: I first began learning music when I was five years old. My parents wanted my sister and me to learn music from a young age, so when each of us entered kindergarten we were allowed to choose an instrument. My sister had chosen the violin, and since I wanted to be just like her I ended up picking the violin as well. Once I got to fourth grade I was old enough to join the elementary school band, in which I played the trumpet. My ability to read sheet music was a huge help while learning a new instrument, but I also was able to learn new skills such as playing in an ensemble.
MARGARET: What role did music play in your life when you were young, and when you were in high school? Did/do you enjoy playing different styles of music?
SARA: As a child I was always around music. My mom primarily plays the cello and piano, my dad plays the guitar and piano, and my sister plays the violin. Growing up, my parents were involved in the Irish music and the contra dance scenes, so I have many memories of dancing at contra dances, going to sessions at Irish pubs, and every year my parents would host a party for local Irish musicians to get together and jam. My personal music taste leans more to the classical side of the violin, but I will always have an appreciation for fiddle music since I grew up around it.
MARGARET: What role does music play in your life now?
SARA: Nowadays I mostly play in my school's symphony orchestra and a club called Sound of Binghamton, where we go around to nursing homes and elementary schools and perform for them. I also love listening to music, sometimes classical, but I mainly listen to indie rock/indie pop, with some of my favorites being Alice Phoebe Lou, Faye Webster, and Adrianne Lenker.
MARGARET: Do any of your friends or people you know enjoy classical music/play an instrument? Does or did this affect your experience with music?
SARA: I've made quite a few friends through my school's orchestra, which has positively affected my experience with music. My high school never had an orchestra, so until college playing the violin was a solitary experience. Now I am able to make music with my friends and talk about classical music with my peers.
MARGARET: What was the hardest thing about learning music and an instrument? What made it worthwhile despite (or because of) the challenges?
SARA: The hardest part of learning an instrument was overcoming my self-consciousness (truthfully, I'm still working on this). Performing was always very anxiety-inducing for me and I could only practice when there was no one else in the house to hear me, which was not very often. Although I do feel as though this anxiety impaired my abilities to an extent, I am glad that I stuck with it and developed those skills so that I can enjoy playing recreationally today. If I had given up, I wouldn't be able to enjoy playing duets with my mom just for fun or be able to make new friends through orchestra and music clubs.
MARGARET: Anything you’d say to someone starting out?
SARA: Don't put too much pressure on yourself! Music is supposed to be fun, so don't let playing feel like a chore. Developing certain skills may be tedious at times, but you'll appreciate it later. If you find yourself getting bored or frustrated with the music you're playing, find new ways to connect with your instrument (such as trying new styles of music).
MARGARET: Anything you’d say to someone in high school trying to balance getting good grades, having a social life, and practicing?
SARA: Finding a balance between school, a social life, and extracurriculars can be difficult, and it's definitely something I struggled with. In my experience it doesn't always work to create a schedule for practicing, because you can't expect consistency from one part of your life when every other part is inconsistent. For example, if you have a big exam one week, you may not be able to practice as much, but if you have a lighter work load the following week you can take advantage of that by practicing more. Overall, the greatest motivator is being excited to play your instrument, so find ways to keep it interesting and enjoyable.
MARGARET: Are there any alternatives you found to making a schedule that made it easy to get to practicing? I think this is something that pretty much everyone struggles with at least a little bit.
SARA: Truly I don't think I ever found the perfect balance when I was in high school. I suppose for some people it might help to make that schedule, just so they have an understanding of when their free time is, but I think that attempting to strictly hold yourself to it can be counterproductive. If you need to use some of that free time for another aspect of your life one week, don't be hard on yourself. That's just life :) These days, my practice time is mainly motivated by that excitement to play, which I'm very grateful for.
MARGARET: Do you think playing and learning an instrument has had an influence on you? If so, how?
SARA: Playing an instrument has deeply influenced me, not just in terms of who I surround myself with and the extracurricular opportunities open to me, but it has also helped me to tune into my more artistic side.
MARGARET: How wonderful. Could you say a little more?
SARA: I think part of this tuning into my artistic side can be attributed to your teaching methods! I really appreciated how you took the time to make other forms of art with me in our little book (which I still have!) and allowed me to recognize that music is not an isolated art form, but in fact all forms of art are interconnected. In my college career as an English major I've come to realize that the way I analyze literature can also be applied to music. For example, last semester we played Shostakovich's 5th symphony, while at the same time I was taking a Russian literature class. When I researched Shostakovich, I found it fascinating that he was inspired by some of the authors I was reading in my class, and even though his work does not include words, I could recognize similar themes throughout the symphony to the works of those such as Nikolai Gogol, or his contemporaries like Mikhail Bulgakov.
The drawing at the top of this post is the final panel of a comic drawn by Sara that hung in our studio for years (it went with her when she graduated). She sent me a scan of it so I could include it here -- as she said, it might be helpful to others. As you can see, the musician in the first panel is overwhelmed with thoughts and fears. In the second panel she gives herself a centering thought... and... I'll let the final panel speak for itself. | <urn:uuid:b1486d18-da47-4ffc-9595-b458b2738270> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.margaretcootemusic.com/post/sara-being-excited-to-play-is-the-greatest-motivator | 2024-04-25T06:55:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.98432 | 1,773 |
When Dorrek VII killed the Skrull emperor & married the princess R'kill, he became emperor & later had a daughter, kind-hearted Anelle, whom he deemed unworthy for the throne. Despite her father's protests & her own better judgment, Anelle fell in love with the cruel & power-hungry warlord Morat, who was unable to win Dorrek's favor. Morat, responsible for the murder of Earthling Franklin Storm, later captured Earth's heroic
Fantastic Four when they sought to avenge Storm;
Morrat initially kept their capture secret, hoping to use them in his plans to overthrow Dorrek, but his treason was soon exposed.
Morrat was executed for his crimes, though Anelle unsuccessfully tried sacrificing herself in Morrat's place. Months later, Anelle flirted with Kl'rt the
Super-Skrull, but she eventually fell in love with Kree hero Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell) during a time when he was captured by Dorrek. Anelle helped Marvel & his
Avengers allies escape, having Kl'rt cover for them. After a tryst with Mar-Vell, Anelle became pregnant & later gave birth to a son, Dorrek VIII, who was prophesied to be a savior to the Skrull & Kree people, supposedly destined to end their centuries-long war. Dorrek VIII grew up on Earth, where he became the hero
Hulkling. In time, R'kill murdered Dorrek VII & took control of the empire, but R'kill & Anelle were both among the billions of Skrulls killed when
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HOW TO USE PUZZLES TO ENGAGE YOUR STUDENTS IN MATHEMATICAL THINKING
Do you struggle to engage your reluctant learners in Mathematical thinking?
Math puzzles have become one of my FAVORITE ways to engage reluctant learners in mathematical thinking. I've used Math puzzles in my General Education classrooms, Academic Intervention, and now my special area STEAM classroom with great success!
I'm enamored with these puzzles because once upon a time, I WAS a reluctant Math learner. I had some Math trauma in 6th grade (I'll save that story for another day) which stuck with me ALL of the way through the beginning of my teaching career up until the time I was 28. If you do the math on that (hah, pun DEFINITELY intended) that's 16 years of DREADING math!
When I started playing these games with my students a few years ago, I reignited my love for Math, but I also noticed the spark of engagement my students received when we worked on Math puzzles that didn't seem...well...so "Math-y." I know I would have LOVED these puzzles as a student - they would have provided me with feelings of success and joy around Math class that I was lacking otherwise.
How do I get started with Math puzzles?
2. Plan to spend about half of a class period teaching your chosen puzzle. This is key. Students need to feel confident about the rules in order to participate in gameplay. For example, with Pico, Fermi, Bagel, I start by teaching students the process with two-digit numbers before letting them try to "stump" one another in small groups! (Check out my Pico, Fermi, Bagel Reel here!) I like to introduce new puzzles after a test or quiz, but before starting a new unit.
3. Sprinkle that puzzle in to your instruction 2-3 times a week, for about 2-3 minutes. Once your students know the rules, that's all it takes to get them going!
4. Teach another puzzle soon. We all know variety is the spice of life for us and our students, and once they know how to complete multiple puzzles, you can visit a different puzzle each day!
How do puzzles fit into my standards-based instruction?
Math Puzzles easily compliment the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practices. Here's a quick breakdown of how my three favorite games easily compliment your math instruction:
MP 1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MP 2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
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America has become incredibly divided.
But one of the most convicting things is the response of so many Christians to this divide. There seems to be an eager willingness to quote Jesus in spite of a rampant unwillingness to actually emulate Him to others. In a culture that finds Christianity difficult to believe, this makes it utterly unbelievable. In a culture of division, it’s simply not okay to hold up a LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR sign while throwing stones at anyone who doesn’t agree with you.
While harsh words and irresponsible blame continue to transform into physical violence, we cannot lock Jesus in our churches and relegate faith to religious duty and a few good deeds.
As Christians, we can no longer stand idly by claiming ignorance or fear as justification to shift responsibility to someone else. It is time for the body of Christ to truly become the hope of the world.
Here are three ways my family and I are trying to affect change.
Be Light in Public
We must fight the battle in our public schools.
Four years ago, my wife mentioned the idea of sending our children to private school. At the time, it didn’t seem important. Four years seemed like an eternity. In addition, I went to public school so why should it be any different for my kids?
Well, those four years flew by and we found ourselves in the throes of that decision.
Our neighborhood public school is a Title 1 school which means that it receives subsidies to provide equal opportunities for all students, especially those from low-income families. Because of that, and a host of other reasons, a lot of the families in our demographic have moved to a different school district or opted for private school.
As my wife and I wrestled with our decision, we visited one of the private Christian schools in our area. The school was beautiful. It was filled with God-fearing teachers who taught a Bible-based curriculum. It seemed like the perfect logical answer to our situation. But as we waded into that water, I felt a leading to send our son to public school.
I felt like God was saying, “Instead of going to the sheltered place that openly speaks my name, why don’t you go to the place that openly doesn’t?”
I began to let go of my agenda and my logic and God opened my eyes to a convicting truth. So many of the hesitations we felt about sending our son to public school were rooted in fear. As my wife prayed, she felt the same convictions. We had a decision to make: trust our fear or trust God.
We listened to our heart and let the fear of the Lord guide our decision. In August, our son started kindergarten at our local public school. At their first assembly, our son was recognized as the recipient of the “Listening With Your Heart” award. For us, it was a God wink.
By no means does this discredit private education. But we feel that it is our call to be light in this world—not by simply quoting Jesus, but literally being a contact point for people to experience His goodness. We need to be that light for future generations in our schools.
Instead of being up in arms about removing faith from schools, we’re trying to live out our convictions of faith in the schools.
Refuse to Argue
We must chsnge how we engage in public discourse.
I have made the decision to refrain from arguing, both in person and on social media. People criticized me because they felt it was a judgement on people who chose argue. Other people criticized me because they said that I was neglecting something that was important. Either way, I didn’t argue back.
In the book of Philippians, the Apostle Paul writes:
“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.”
If we take him at his word, all means all. This doesn’t mean we can’t point out injustice or that we turn a blind eye to important issues, but it does mean that our hearts have to be free of a desire to be right and our personal agenda can’t rule our actions. Speaking the truth in love is vastly different from a desire to win an argument. This is a subtle line that the church inadvertently crosses on a regular basis. But Paul’s encouragement is simple: when we dive headfirst into a sea of argument, we extinguish our light.
Our culture doesn’t need Christians who long to prove themselves as right or deliver clever arguments on Facebook, it needs Christians who are willing to be like Jesus. Although He was accused and mocked and mistreated, He never defended himself.
And above all else, we must pray—like really freaking pray.
We must turn the mirror away from ourselves and begin to have a heart for the things that break God’s heart. As the body of Christ, we need to pray dangerous, uncomfortable prayers—prayers that scare the crap out of us. These are the prayers that drag us into the desert and strip us of our ambition and call us to rest in the presence of the Almighty God. Faith can only grow when tested.
Genuine prayer is effective because it requires the removal of pride. Prayer is an act of humility where you confess your insufficiency and invoke the power of God. It’s learning how to lay down your agenda and your will, and ask that God’s will be done.
Instead of ranting about the injustices that you see, cry out to God. Then get really quiet and listen to what He’s saying to you. He will lead you.
In the 1st century, the sun ceased to shine and mankind stood in darkness. As the ancient texts read, “the sun’s light failed.” Skeptics and scholars alike have tried to bring a logical explanation to this account by proclaiming that it was either an eclipse or simply a literary metaphor used by ancient authors to prove a point.
In our culture today, pundits and cynics alike want to find a cause for the darkness that we are experiencing. They want to blame political parties or immigration or wage inequality or racial tension, but the cause is the exact same as it was back then.
When you remove the presence of Jesus Christ form the world, the result is darkness. But just as simply, His presence brings light to which the darkness cannot survive.
And that’s so much more than wearing a WWJD bracelet, it’s our call is to be imitators of Christ—the common ground that holds the only hope bright enough for these dark times.
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As the London Brexit results started to arrive in the early hours of Friday I, like many others, expected this would be the moment when Leave’s lead ebbed away and its supporters hopes of victory were dashed.
But while the Remain camp enjoyed a clear win in London, the 2.2million votes it amassed here weren’t enough to eclipse Leave’s strong leads in the rest of England, parts of Wales and even in Northern Ireland where Remain had insisted Brexit would undermine peace.
Losing elections can be an upsetting experience and it’s understandable that tensions are even higher after a referendum result which will define our future for decades, if not centuries, to come.
But since Remain’s defeat there’s been a lot of angry, nasty commentary about how decent people in London have been denied their wants by “racist” “knuckle-draggers” from outside, and complaints that the nation’s youth have been “robbed” by “selfish older voters”.
Being upset is understandable, but to push the line that all or even most 17.4m Leavers are racists, xenophobes or members of the “far-right” is just a nonsense as are the sudden expectations that people should ignore their own concerns and experiences in order to let others have their way.
Londoners who wanted to remain in Europe are going to have to do what they’d have expected of disappointed leavers and get used to the result. Within a few years our EU membership will be a thing of the past. It’s a done deal and now we must look to the future.
Hopefully, as Sadiq Khan called for on Friday, that future will be one where the UK and London continues to enjoy access to the single market and one where people from the EU and beyond continue to be welcome.
But those fighting so valiantly on behalf of concerned European citizens, worried whether they’ll be able to remain in their London jobs and homes, would do well to spend a fraction of the same time and effort acknowledging the real reasons so many British voters opted for Leave.
London, especially its economy, has been the focus of Government policy for far too long.
The wants of the City of London, the financial sector and global businesses looking for a sexy backdrop for their client meetings, a favourable tax regime and a cheap, mobile workforce have dominated economic and business policy.
This big business focus has been condemned for years by the British Left because it’s left behind both Londoners, many of whom suffer from poverty and deprivation, and millions more citizens outside the capital who have zero chance of benefiting from our supposedly “strong economy”.
Many of the people who voted Leave are the very same minimum wage workers forced into insecure jobs, sometimes on zero-our contracts, reliant on in-work benefits and struggling to pay rents or save for a deposit that Labour and the Greens claim to speak up for.
And yet the moment they vote the ‘wrong’ way these previously championed communities find themselves recast as “racists” by fair-weather friends who no longer consider their concerns worthy of understanding.
In the long term, that approach to our fellow countrymen will do far more damage than a temporary drop in the stock markets or the value of the pound ever can because it reinforces a widespread view that politicians across the whole spectrum don’t really understand what life is like at the sharp end.
Bringing this back to London, calls for independence are never going to do more than make the petition organisers look a bit daft but with such a sharp divide between the capital and much of the country it may be sensible to revisit our devolution settlement.
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The OfficeServ DataView application is the Samsung solution for live monitoring and historical reporting on IP-enabled iDCS and OfficeServ platforms. Providing comprehensive information and statistics, DataView gives call centers increased functionality and greater efficiency. For starters, the DataView interface is Web-based. That means you don't need to load software on each agent's PC, and you don't need to manually configure each desktop. The information is downloaded automatically. Also, the Web-based functionality supports more efficient, more cost-effective licensing. DataView is either enabled or disabled (\"on\" or \"off\") for the entire phone system, so there is no need to purchase license upgrades as you add or remove users. Finally, DataView tracks and reports all calls coming in and going out of the phone system, so agents can perform quality control or even recover sales opportunities lost on abandoned calls.
To identify the registration problems that can arise, we must first understand how the registration of an IP phone takes place using the SIP protocol. Although we are focusing on IP phones, the same can be applied to any SIP endpoint, including SIP clients (softphones), voice gateways, or teleconferencing systems.
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The Samsung MP20S is the main processor controlling system operation on the OfficeServ 7200. The MP20S always goes in slot 0 of the cabinet. It MP20S provides a LAN connection, a MISC port (external page, MOH/BGM, loud/common bell), an SIO port (Samsung Maintenance Only), an internal modem slot, and a media card (SD) slot which can accommodate a SD card containing the system software and storage space (52 hours) of voicemail messages and prompts. The MP20S also includes embedded Automated Attendant,Voicemail, and MGI channels (license key required). The MP20S has a connector for mounting a 4SWM card.When the 4SWM card is installed on the processor the LAN connection is provided on the front panel of the MP20S. Additionally, it also has a connector for mounting the optional modem board.This modem board can be used for remote access to system administration at installation that do not have a LAN connection. This is the same modem card used in the other OfficeServ systems. If the 4SWM is installed the switch and LAN is automatically connected by way of the backplane. In addition it may be used as a backup for LAN connectivity.
Other features are available as software based applications on a licensed basis. OfficeServ Communicator is the main UC platform, delivering video, IM, presence and file sharing features. Along with the OfficeServ Softphone, a Windows-based app which turns any laptop or remote desktop into an extension of the IP network, Communicator also enables mobile and remote communications access.
The first things you must eliminate are a faulty phone, handset earpiece, or a headset on a softphone. It sounds obvious, but there are countless stories about call-center agents with broken headphones who report a troubleshooting job and keep several people busy for hours.
This option can be particularly attractive for businesses who have already invested in their Samsung System by licensing SIP/IP extensions, SIP Trunks and more. The ability to bolt another chassis onto their existing system ensures the license investment is not wasted, whilst ensuring the new cabinet can handle the future capacity required. 1e1e36bf2d | <urn:uuid:fb1b3721-11ca-4a7d-84bb-6c9da9f76415> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.mcagrp.com/forum/the-success-forum/officeserv-softphone-license-2021 | 2024-04-25T06:53:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.925478 | 849 |
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‘Now is the best time to include OOH as part of the media mix’
With signs of enhanced consumer confidence, higher marketing spends and improved mobility, it is indeed a good time to leverage OOH as an advertising medium for enhanced brand presence across markets, writes Divya Jyoti, Business Head – North, The Brand Sigma.
As we pick up the threads of normalcy post pandemic, there are enough indications to suggest improved consumer sentiments. Recent surveys and industry trends highlight the fact that brand and consumer confidence is strong for the coming year in India, despite the Covid-19 third wave. So I’d say now is the best time to have out-of home (OOH) as part of the media mix.
Here’s a quick look at some of these pointers:
• 71% of Indian marketers’ budgets set to increase in 2022. Research also shows that 62% of Indian marketers are more focused on long-term branding efforts, versus 33% for performance-oriented goals - DCMN report
• India is expected to regain its 9th ranking on global ad spends in 2021 with growth of 23.2% and the OOH medium will touch Rs 1,570 crore in 2021 with a CAGR of 69% - GroupM’s TYNY report
• India is the fastest growth advertising markets in 2022 with 14.6%, more than US at 14.0%, Russia at 11.2%, and Canada at 10.9% -- dentsu Ad Spend Forecast.
• India has created a Unicorn every five days in 2022 so far! As per a report by PwC, more than 50 Indian start-ups could join the Unicorn club by the end of this year. In 2021, 44 companies attained a valuation of $1 billion as against a cumulative number of 33 unicorns between 2011 to 2020. The report said that more than $10 billion were invested in the Indian start-up ecosystem in the last quarter of 2021 and the numbers were likely to see a jump this year as well.
• A Deloitte survey finds that post Union Budget 2022, 75% of those surveyed are positive about economic growth and 90% on Atmanirbhar Bharat, while CEO optimism has also remained stable and high overall.
Given the improved prospects and increase in advertising and marketing spends, OOH as an advertising medium offers one of the best opportunities for sustained brand presence. OOH is in fact the need of the hour as mobility has reached pre-pandemic level and it is the best way to connect with local audience. The medium has a higher sticky factor compared to other mediums and also has a greater ability to drive trust in a brand, conveying a sense of belonging in the big league. Besides, a larger-than-life presence always makes a brand look grander and bigger. So, post-pandemic the significance of OOH advertising will keep going up.
Every brand, be it established or emerging, would want to increase its presence in certain markets, and wherever the presence is significant, increased consumption naturally follows. OOH plays a major role here as the target audiences spends 2/3rd of their day time in public places.
We have seen that briefs regarding innovative outdoor execution are on the rise and we are noticing that brands are extensively doing their campaigns across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. At TBS we recently executed some innovative OOH campaigns for brands like Britannia, Croma etc., and many more innovation led campaigns are in the pipeline. We are seeing that new age tech companies are also on a brand building and consumer outreach spree.
Well to sum up, with all the indicators pointing towards a strong revival of economy and consumer sentiment, brands are going to be very active in branding and promotion during the year. With the focus on data led campaigns, Programmatic DOOH and emerging new technologies, there are good reasons to be bullish about OOH right now.
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LG Electronics showcases its flagship business solutions product LG MAGNIT
By M4G Bureau - March 09, 2023
The leading consumer durables and solutions brand organised its Grand Tech Seminar in the expo format in Hyderabad.
Leading consumer durables and solutions brand LG Electronics showcased its flagship information display product LG MAGNIT along with several other products and solutions like 136 All-in-One LED, LG One: Quick Flex, LG One: Quick Works, and LG CreateBoard™ at its ‘LG B2B Grand Tech Seminar 2023’ organised under the theme of Reinvent Innovation, at ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad. The annual Grand Tech Seminar took place in an expo format this year.
The attendees got a live experience of LG’s digital signage and display solutions, all under one roof. Hemendu Sinha, Senior VP & Business Head, Business Solutions, LG Electronics India said, “LG is committed to the Indian market and it tries to offer the best products and solutions to its customers. Through this event, our aim was to let our customers and partners experience the latest range of information display products and solutions from us. The response was overwhelming and we excitedly look forward to the next edition of the Grand Tech Seminar.”
LG MAGNIT is made with premium micro LEDs and offers immersive and eye-popping visuals, making the viewing experience memorable. It comes with Full Black Coating technology which delivers much deeper black than the conventional package LED products. It also comes with α7 Intelligent Processor which recognises and analyses the original content, thus, optimising the clarity and sharpness of the content. The LG MAGNIT is created by using deep learning AI technology to further improve picture quality.
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Metal Revolution / 金属对决 system requirements state that you will need at least 4 GB of RAM. If possible, make sure your have 8 GB of RAM in order to run Metal Revolution / 金属对决 to its full potential. In terms of game file size, you will need at least 2 GB of free disk space available. By contrast, the game developers recommend somewhere around 5 GB of free disk space on your system drive. The cheapest graphics card you can play it on is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti. But, according to the developers the recommended graphics card is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060. An Intel Core i5-4590 CPU is required at a minimum to run Metal Revolution / 金属对决. However, the developers recommend a CPU greater or equal to an Intel Core i7-6700 to play the game.
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Part human, part demon, and obsessed with vengeance. Become The Unknown, and fight through the fiercest domains of Hell. Destroy the demon hordes and their leaders to set yourself up for an epic showdown with The Red Judge herself. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS, where your ability to shoot on the beat will enhance your gameplay experience. The more in sync you are with the rhythm, the more intense the music will become and the more destruction you will cause. Defeat the demon hordes with a skull-clad blade or a wide range of murderous guns. Each weapon has its own ultimate ability, such as Murder of Crows or The Big Goodbye. Play through an epic storyline, narrated by award-winning actor Troy Baker. Unlock special challenges and conquer the realms of Torment to become more powerful in the stages and get a leg up on the leaderboards. Although commonly known as Hell, The Infernal Planes is in reality a union of a thousand Hells, all of which are terrifying and diabolical in their own way. In order to dethrone The Red Judge, you must fight your way through the fiercest corners, from the icy world of Voke to the maddening world of Stygia. Metal: Hellsinger is created by an experienced FPS team at The Outsiders and is the passion project of David Goldfarb, Game Director on Payday 2 and Lead Designer on Battlefield 3 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Every track is created specifically for the game with vocals by metal icons, such as Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Matt Heafy (Trivium), Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity), Randy Blythe (Lamb of God), Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy) and Tatiana Shmailyuk (Jinjer).
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@LtSarge nah I cant do that haha I would feel like a cheat! I've only done it once to watch the Sam fisher (from splinter cell) scenes in that ghost recon game. There was a free weekend for the game but I couldn't level up enough and learn how to play the game in that much time in order to see the scene naturally so I just watched it on youtube
Disclosures: This game was obtained via paid digital download and reviewed on the PC. Approximately 80 hours of play was devoted to multiplayer modes, and there is no offline option available.
The PlayStation 4's digital shopping experience is so improved over the PlayStation 3 that it isn't even fair to compare them. Regardless, it is so easy to buy and download games from the privacy of your own living room that traveling to a local game retailer has become a last-generation memory. At the time of this writing, the most popular downloadable games in the PlayStation Store include Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, Dying Light, and Grand Theft Auto V. We used to wonder why console games weren't so readily downloadable, and looked to Valve's Steam service on the PC if we wanted to download big-budget entertainment at the moment of release. Of course, the PlayStation Store is still home to plenty of digital-only gems like Race the Sun and Secret Ponchos. But if you stick to the big guns from big publishers, why not just stay at home in your underwear and download Destiny instead of braving the crowds
Of course, there's another bright side to the console digital age: free-to-play games aren't just for PCs and mobile phones anymore, and the PlayStation 4 excels when it comes to freemium choices. Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and DC Universe Online grant us access to massively multiplayer worlds, while games like Warframe and Loadout cater to those of us with itchy trigger fingers. So long, retail chains. We've found a better way. 59ce067264 | <urn:uuid:d444be85-eee0-4ff3-b7a8-097989ad2e39> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.mediabreeze.com/forum/outdoor-fitness/metal-revolution-download-free-pc-game | 2024-04-25T09:00:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.937913 | 1,556 |
Marissa Cloutier, known by her online persona “Digitalprincxss,” had gained a significant following on TikTok with her engaging content and charismatic personality. However, her rise to social media fame took a dark turn when she was arrested for child neglect. Let’s delve into the details of this unfortunate incident that shook the TikTok community.
Who is Marissa Cloutier?
Marissa, who goes by the names Digital Princxss or Pokeprincxss, is a TikToker, YouTube personality, Twitch streamer, social media influencer, and online celebrity. She has garnered significant recognition for her engaging content in the gaming realm, particularly on her official Twitch account. As of 2023, she is 26 years old, celebrating her birthday on January 17th. Standing at a graceful height of 5’6″ (168 cm), Marissa possesses a creative spirit that shines through her artwork and online presence
The Arrest and Controversy
Marissa Cloutier’s arrest came as a shock to her fans and followers who had grown accustomed to her entertaining videos on TikTok. The news spread like wildfire across various media outlets, prompting a wave of concern and disappointment.
The footage of Cloutier’s arrest went viral, capturing the attention of millions of viewers. In the video, law enforcement officials can be seen taking her into custody. Cloutier is heard asking, “Am I going to jail?” as the gravity of the situation sinks in. The video intensified the public’s curiosity and desire to know more about the circumstances that led to her arrest.
Child Neglect Allegations
Marissa Cloutier recently made headlines when her 5-year-old child was found wandering the streets alone while she was reportedly out with a friend in Fort Myers, Florida. As a result, she was detained on suspicion of child neglect. In a TikTok video, which has since been deleted, she cautioned viewers about the need to question everything they see online, a day after being released from custody.
The arrest of Marissa Cloutier was rooted in allegations of child neglect. These serious accusations raised eyebrows and left many wondering about the welfare of her children. Details surrounding the case remained murky, but reports indicated that authorities became involved after receiving tips and concerns from individuals within the TikTok community.
The Investigation and Legal Consequences
Following her arrest, an investigation was launched to determine the validity of the child neglect allegations against Cloutier. Law enforcement and child protective services worked diligently to collect evidence and assess the situation.
The investigation ultimately led to Cloutier facing legal consequences for her actions. The exact nature of the charges and the outcome of the case are yet to be fully disclosed. As the legal process unfolds, it is essential to respect the privacy of those involved and await an official statement regarding the matter.
Impact on the TikTok Community
Marissa Cloutier’s arrest sent shockwaves throughout the TikTok community, where she had built a considerable following. Many fans expressed their disappointment, feeling betrayed by someone they had admired and supported. The incident also sparked conversations about the responsibilities of influencers and the potential dangers of online fame.
The unfortunate events surrounding Marissa Cloutier’s arrest serve as a reminder of the potential consequences that can accompany social media stardom. It is crucial for individuals in the public eye to uphold a sense of responsibility and integrity, both online and offline.
Additionally, this incident highlights the importance of protecting the well-being of children and reporting concerns promptly. The TikTok community’s involvement in sharing their worries about Cloutier’s behavior played a crucial role in bringing attention to the alleged child neglect and initiating the necessary investigations.
As the legal proceedings continue, it is essential to remain patient and allow the justice system to run its course. Speculation and rumors can be detrimental to those involved, so it is crucial to rely on factual information and official statements. While this incident may have cast a shadow over Marissa Cloutier’s TikTok career, it serves as a reminder that actions have consequences. It is now up to her to address the allegations, learn from the experience, and work toward personal growth and redemption.
Marissa Cloutier’s arrest for child neglect shook the TikTok community and raised questions about the responsibilities of social media influencers. The incident serves as a reminder that fame does not exempt individuals from legal repercussions, and the welfare of children should always be a priority.
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Solo Leveling Episode 2 Release Date: All you should know about Solo Leveling episode 2 is its release date, air time, and how and where to watch it.
Solo Leveling Anime follows a character named Jinwoo Sung/Shun Mizushino, and he is presented on the lookout through hunting.
He has continued the hunting path for the payment of his mom’s medical fees. He is also considered to be the weakest, and in the middle of his hunting, he finds himself on a quest that helps change his reputation.
Solo Leveling Episode 2 Release Date: How and where to watch the episode?
Solo Leveling Episode 2 will be released in Japan at midnight JST on January 14, 2024.
For those who live outside of Japan, Solo Leveling Episode 2 will be made available internationally.
Solo Leveling Episode 2 will be available as per PST on January 13th, 024, at 7:00 a.m. The same is true for time zones such as CST, GMT, and more.
For fans wondering where they will be able to watch Solo Leveling Episode 2, they are required to visit broadcasts such as Tokyo MX, GYT, GTV, BS11, CBC, and YTV on Japanese television.
Viewers residing in Europe, North America, and India will be able to view the episode one hour after its release in Japan on Crunchyroll.
The streaming rights in China have been granted to Medialink, and to avail of the services, fans are required to pay subscription fees.
The second episode will feature a few chapters from 4th to 7th, and there will be several key characters that will be introduced.
Conclusion – Solo Leveling Episode 2 Release Date
Solo Leveling Episode 2 Release Date: Solo Leveling Episode 2 will feature the infamous smile and stone statue. Another episode of the series will show Jin-Woo’s character and how it will be revealed that he saves himself from the wrath and challenges of the temple. Solo Leveling Episode 2 will be released on January 14, 2024, and it will be available on Japanese television programmes. Crunchyroll and Medialink will take over the streaming responsibility abroad. The second episode is meant to bring a lot of fun for fans and let us see what more is to come. | <urn:uuid:a0c68b6c-7b29-4dd9-a014-861c281965d1> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.mediareferee.com/solo-leveling-episode-2-release-date/ | 2024-04-25T08:31:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.965847 | 484 |
Wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) has become an effective tool around the globe for indirect monitoring of COVID-19 in communities. Quantities of viral fragments of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater are related to numbers of clinical cases of COVID-19 reported within the corresponding sewershed. Variants of Concern (VOCs) have been detected in wastewater by use of reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) or sequencing. A multiplex RT-qPCR assay to detect and estimate the prevalence of multiple VOCs, including Omicron/Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta, in wastewater RNA extracts was developed and validated. The probe-based multiplex assay, named “N200” focuses on amino acids 199-202, a region of the N gene that contains several mutations that are associated with variants of SARS- CoV-2 within a single amplicon. Each of the probes in the N200 assay are specific to the targeted mutations and worked equally well in single- and multi-plex modes. To estimate prevalence of each VOC, the abundance of the targeted mutation was compared with a non- mutated region within the same amplified region. The N200 assay was applied to monitor frequencies of VOCs in wastewater extracts from six sewersheds in Ontario, Canada collected between December 1, 2021, and January 4, 2022. Using the N200 assay, the replacement of the Delta variant along with the introduction and rapid dominance of the Omicron variant were monitored in near real-time, as they occurred nearly simultaneously at all six locations. The N200 assay is robust and efficient for wastewater surveillance can be adopted into VOC monitoring programs or replace more laborious assays currently being used to monitor SARS- CoV-2 and its VOCs.
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Funding for this project was provided by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and NSERC Discovery and Canada Research Chairs. The research published in this paper is part of the project titled - Next generation solutions to ensure healthy water resources for future generations - funded by the Global Water Futures program, Canada First Research Excellence Fund. Additional information is available at www.globalwaterfutures.ca.
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Background Most new SARS-CoV-2 epidemics in France occurred following importation from abroad of emerging viral variants. Currently, the control of such risk of new variant importation is based on the negativity of a screening test (PCR or antigenic) and on an up-to-date vaccine status, such as International Air Transport Association travel pass.
Methods Wastewater of 2 planes arriving in Marseille (France) from Addis-Ababa (Ethiopia) on December 2021 were i) tested by RT-PCR for SARS-CoV2 detection, and variants screening; these tests were carried out between landing and custom clearance, ii)sequenced by MiSeq Illumina.
Antigenic tests and sequencing by NovaSeq were carried out on respiratory samples collected from the 56 passengers of the second flight.
Results SARS-CoV-2 RNA suspected of being from the Omicron BA.1 variant was detected on the aircraft’s wastewater.,
SARS-CoV2 RNA was detected for 11 (20%) passengers and the Omicron BA.1 variant was identified.
Conclusion Our work shows the efficiency of aircraft wastewater testing to detect SARS-CoV-2 cases among travelers and identify the viral genotype. It also highlights the low performance for incoming flights from outside Europe to France of the current filter strategy that combines requirement for a vaccine pass and a negative testing before boarding.
Competing Interest Statement
Lorlane Le Targa is employee of Biosellal society. Bernard La Scola is a scientific consultant for GIS Edem solution.
This research was funded by the French Government under the Investments for the Future program managed by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR, French National Agency for Research), reference: Mediterranee Infection 10 IAHU 03.
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Since July 2021, according to decree No. 2020 551 of 12 May 2020 on the information systems mentioned in Article 11 of Law No. 2020 546 of 11 May 2020 extending the state of health emergency for people arriving from countries classified at risk if the virus circulates actively, all passengers arriving at Marseille airport are proposed to have a naso-pharyngeal swab for SARS CoV 2 antigenic detection according to a joint initiative of the regional prefecture and the regional health agency. Sampling and antigenic detection were performed by the bataillon des marins pompiers de Marseille. The positive samples collected for diagnostic purposes were reused for retrospective genotyping anonymously. According to French law (loi Jarde), anonymous retrospective studies do not require institutional review board approval nor informed consent. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the IHU Mediterranee Infection under the number 2022 013.
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All data produced in the present study are available upon reasonable request to the authors. | <urn:uuid:32df393a-b553-49e9-b51b-54076b506e9f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.04.19.22274028v1 | 2024-04-25T08:53:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.939784 | 823 |
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