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Sash Window Furniture
Sash Window Furniture from SDS London
We stock a full range of sash fasteners for sash windows available in a range of styles. Brighton sash window fasteners offer an adjustable screw down fitting which pulls the two sashes together and aligns them vertically. Fitch fasteners provide a quick operation but no adjustment. Straight arm sash fasteners are based on traditional designs but little adjustment. Sash lifts are fitted on the inner sash to assist in lifting. Two sash lifts are required per sash unless the window is very small side light. Sash pulls are fitted on the outer sash and assist in pulling the sash down to provide ventilation.
Sash Window Fasteners
Not all sash windows are the same. We have a range of fasteners to suit your needs - from traditional straight arm sash fasteners, to modern sash window fasteners and adjustable screw down Brighton fasteners.
Sash Window Lifts and Pulls
Sash window lifts and pulls are an easy way to update your property. Available in a variety of styles, sash window pulls are suitable for a range of materials and finishes.
Sash Window Accessories
Sash Pulleys are a great part of any sash window. Available in many different finishes, there's a style for every home.
Sash Window Weather Seals
Looking for a more weatherproof solution? This easy to fit seal solutions will help to keep the elements out, provide a warmer home and bring your sash windows back to life.
Sash Window Sets
Why spend hours struggling with traditional sash window replacement parts? Our Sash Window Sets come together for ease. | <urn:uuid:f6136b48-e1fc-41f3-8bb0-e19248d4d4e6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.sdslondon.co.uk/sash-window-furniture.html | 2024-04-25T08:54:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.918378 | 348 |
By Charles Morris US e-bus builder Proterra and British bus and coach manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADI) are collaborating to produce North America’s first electric double-decker bus for California’s Foothill Transit. The new electric bus will enter service in 2019. Foothill Transit already has several Proterra buses in service, and plans to completely electrify …read more
- char.gy’s lamp post charging units: a solution to the on-street charging problem?
- 5 Big Problems With The Tesla Model 3 | <urn:uuid:6abe3e1b-ac67-42e4-9a9e-7641c4af9271> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.seattleeva.org/wp/north-americas-first-electric-double-decker-bus-coming-to-california-with-proterra-battery-packs/ | 2024-04-25T07:11:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.87623 | 115 |
By Mark Kane With EZ-FLEX, Renault tries to imagine the future of urban delivery
Renault will present at the upcoming VIVA Technology fair (from 16 to 18 May 2019) at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (France) its all new electric delivery van Renault EZ-FLEX.
It’s designed for the last-mile urban deliveries (50 km per day …read more
- Nissan’s Supplier AESC To Build 20 GWh Battery Factory In China
- Combined EV Sales In U.S. & Europe Less Than Half Of China In Q1 | <urn:uuid:557f9350-d919-4348-8b3d-f608710119f0> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.seattleeva.org/wp/renault-announces-experimental-last-mile-delivery-van-ez-flex/ | 2024-04-25T08:18:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.827766 | 127 |
Allstate Corporation Reports Strong Revenue Growth in Latest Quarter
Segments of revenue
Allstate Corporation reported revenues of $14.83 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a significant increase from $13.21 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.
The company's strong revenue growth can be attributed to improved underwriting results. Allstate Corporation experienced a notable increase in revenues, reflecting its ability to effectively manage its insurance operations and generate higher premiums. This growth indicates the company's competitive position in the insurance industry and its ability to attract and retain customers.
While Allstate Corporation demonstrated strong revenue growth, it is important to note that the company reported a net loss applicable to common shareholders of $303 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. This loss may raise concerns about the company's profitability and its ability to consistently generate positive earnings. Additionally, the company faces challenges in managing expenses, as evidenced by the increase in interest expense and other operating expenses.
Allstate Corporation adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidance for certain long-duration insurance contracts, resulting in a revision of its accounting practices. This adoption had an impact on the company's consolidated financial statements, particularly in relation to the reserve for future policy benefits. The impact of this adoption was minimal, with a net increase in revenues of $1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Allstate Corporation reported strong revenue growth in the latest quarter, driven by improved underwriting results. The company's ability to effectively manage its insurance operations and attract customers has contributed to its competitive position in the industry. However, the company's previous net loss and the challenges associated with managing expenses raise concerns about its profitability. The adoption of new accounting practices had a minimal impact on the company's financial performance. Overall, Allstate Corporation's strong revenue growth indicates positive momentum, but careful attention should be given to its ability to consistently generate positive earnings. | <urn:uuid:594c0cad-ecd8-4470-b281-598c68b8ab91> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.secfilings.ai/stocks/all | 2024-04-25T08:53:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.951151 | 386 |
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Raw sewage enters the first compartment of a two-compartment septic tank (concrete, fiberglass, or plastic) that provides about 48 hours of retention at the rated capacity. This compartment provides primary treatment; settleable solids accumulate on the bottom and floatable solids accumulate on the surface.
Effluent from the clear layer flows into the second compartment of the tank, which provides about 16 hours of retention at the rated capacity and contains media to provide additional surface area for BOD reduction. The liquid effluent from the septic tank mixes with the percolate from the filter media in the reservoir below the media. When enough water enters the reservoir, a float activates the treatment process.
During the trickling filter processing, wastewater is repeatedly sprayed over and trickles through the filter media. Air from the outside is drawn in during the recirculation process through the air intake snorkel. Sloughed biomass, made up of organisms and other solid material, is washed out of the media pillows and into the bottom of the processor. A portion of the treated effluent is recycled to the septic tank to enhance the removal of nitrogen by reduction of the nitrate under anoxic conditions in the septic tank. The solids are periodically returned to the first compartment of the septic tank by a dedicated sludge return pump. After treatment, the effluent flows to a decant chamber for pumping to the dispersal system. | <urn:uuid:054de633-d232-4304-bf9e-553ea1665a5c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.septitech.com/system-designer-resources/ | 2024-04-25T07:40:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.933714 | 293 |
Today I logged in and noticed a severe drop in site visitors.
This site usually gets a healthy amount of visitors from India, but today was slow.
I thought to myself (like a child) “What could be more important than Apex?”
Then I read about Republic Day, and said, “this is FAR more important than Apex!”
I hope you had a Happy Republic Day! Some things are more important than career!
Thank you so very much for your wishes David. You are doing such a wonderful work in-spite, you take time to wish us. It is just amazing. Thanks again
Thank David for Republic Day wishes!
Thank a lot David. I really appreciate this.
Thank you very much David. Really appreciate your Nice Gesture. It was really special this time. :) :)
Republic day is usually special, but what made “this” republic day special was the fact that this was the first republic day with trend setter Prime Minister of India Mr Narendra Modi and also because of the fact that President of United States, Mr. Barrack Obama was special chief guest this time, who visited India.
Most people in India would agree this was a rare sight to be seen and something that they couldn’t miss! ;)
Awesome!!! Thank you for the tidbit!!!
Yes I saw Michelle Obama wearing a special beautiful dress for this ceremony as well!
We’ll trade Apex lessons for interesting facts about Indian history =)
Thank you David…. you are really doing a nice job….. :)
Thank you David….
Hey David, I am a regular visitor of ur website. Keep rocking man and thanks for Republic Day wishes :)
yes David,we had a very happy Republic day.Thanks for your wishes.thanks for SFDC99.this is the first website I see daily in the morning.
Yes, many things are more important than career :) Very nice post David.
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and after seeing how well it cleaned the clothes, I was sold!
1 Bar Soap (any kind) I use Ivory most of the time
1 cup WASHING Soda (found in the laundry aisle)
1 cup Borax (any kind)
Use only 1 TABLESPOON per load. I do decrease slightly for delicate loads or extra small loads and increase slightly for an extra-large load or an extra dirty load.
I usually make a larger batch most times by increasing the ingredients times four. | <urn:uuid:91f2fcff-6652-4402-a505-394d2f7e9e15> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.shellknoblakegirl.com/milestones/laundry-soap-homemade | 2024-04-25T07:03:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.891186 | 107 |
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April Full Moon is the first Supermoon of 2021 set up on 26th April. Ongoing Taurus period is maintaining us grounded on issues that are tangible.
The Scorpio energy concentrates on our susceptibilities, necromancy, as well as deep desires. The repaired zodiac signs will feel the complete strike of this lunation as a result of the cosmic placements.
The incident of the lunation in Scorpio will certainly promote extreme emotional disturbances, particularly for 4 zodiac signs.
Taurus (20th April-20th May).
2021 Taurus period will be midway through the Supermoon and also it will bring a high energy focus to future strategies as well as aspirations. Nonetheless, this lunation will certainly have a fantastic impact on the connection aspect so you must totally concentrate on communicating with your close people.
Secrets and also repressed bitterness could resurface and locate a climactic end by developing deeper affection via sharing vulnerabilities. Take this chance to open up and also make a major dedication.
Leo (23rd July-22nd August).
Full Moons generally often tend to stir deep sensations as well as this Supermoon is more emotional for Leo. Leo will experience added beliefs and level of sensitivity given that family members concerns will certainly require close attention.
Residence situations or special memories might show up and also demand special time to show and also resolve them. You must prioritize your private affairs over specialist matters now.
Scorpio (23rd October-21st November).
Taurus season is everything about partnerships as well as quick adjustments crazy life. Nonetheless, this lunation needs a change in emphasis for some days. Scorpio must strive to stabilize relationships as well as hanging out with themselves.
Cut down the noise to locate quality regarding confusing things. Develop a roadmap to see a more clear photo of what you truly need.
Aquarius (20th January-18th February).
Aquarius has been re-connecting with their higher self as well as prioritizing private life in Taurus period. However, the Supermoon duration requires you to focus on the professional sphere too.
You need to give complete initiative at the office so individuals will observe you. This is the excellent time to effectively finish important tasks and reveal your abilities. Total incomplete works and also manifest your needs clearly. This full moon is radiating its light on your goals.
Word Of Advice.
This Supermoon is exceptionally effective. So these 4 indications must be gotten ready for extreme and emotional discoveries as well as inspirations. | <urn:uuid:8cba48d3-2548-4136-b816-ca9afeb53475> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.shinefeeds.com/4-zodiac-signs-that-are-most-likely-to-feel-the-effects-of-the-full-moon-may-2021/ | 2024-04-25T07:22:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.962271 | 520 |
She is an artistic soul, seeking new ideas everyday. She looks at the surrounding world in a different way, trying to catch every tiny detail and impose them in SHOKO’s projects. She is responsible for the aesthetic side of the project, making every detail count.
He is a master mind in math and has a strict and technical qualities. Solving challenges is his bread & butter - he perfectly knows how to bring Maria’s creative visions into life.
Together they are like a perfect blend of art and functionality. Whether you are a scientific mind or an art lover, you will always find a thread of communication with the Shoko team. Our interior design studio is based in Europe with a newly opened US branch. We are more than 10 years in business, designing interiors all over the world. | <urn:uuid:f86d2502-3fbf-43cb-bf9e-6af5a41a423b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.shokodesign.com/about-us.html | 2024-04-25T08:16:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.971166 | 166 |
Poundland’s share sale to fund purchase of 99p Stores
POUNDLAND yesterday placed £50m worth of new shares to fund its purchase of 99p Stores.
The shares, which represent approximately 7.1 per cent of the company’s existing share capital prior to placing, were placed with institutional investors at 280p, which will be worth 275p to the company after expenses.
JP Morgan Cazenove acted as sole bookrunner on the deal, with Shore Capital as co-lead manager. The shares were sold in just under seven hours.
Read the full article on the CityA.M website. | <urn:uuid:559a42e0-f182-49e3-995f-503e9f8f8c3d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.shorecap.co.uk/poundlands-share-sale-to-fund-purchase-of-99p-stores/ | 2024-04-25T06:51:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.969617 | 131 |
TINA HYDRO PROJECT OFFICE AGAIN ACCUSED OVER LAND
Provincial Assembly Member for Malango Ward, Walton Naezon has accused the Tina Hydro Project Office of not following proper legal processes to identify landowners.
Mr Naezon made the comments following a media statement from the Project Office, published in local newspapers today.
The statement had said landowning tribes of the project area rubbished media statements he had made – and named the tribes of Roha, Buhu Garo, Kochiabolo and Vuralingi, as true landowners of the core area.
Claiming to speak on behalf of the area’s House of Chiefs, Mr Naezon said resolutions reached by the House of Chiefs in May this year were largely ignored by the Government.
Mr Naezon says he is concerned as a political leader, and wants the Project Office to follow the proper process, in this case, Part Five-Division One of the Lands and Titles Act.
“There are two ways to identify the landowners, one is through Part Five of the Land and Titles Act, which talks about acquiring land for lease and purchase and they choose to follow another process which is under Part Five division two. All land in the Solomon Islands earmarked for development were acquired according to Part Five division one of the Land and Titles Act. No land in the country has ever been compulsorily acquired under Division Two, Part Five of the Act, not anywhere.” | <urn:uuid:359433f6-39f7-4f19-aa3a-cc3b6170be20> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.sibconline.com.sb/tina-hydro-project-office-again-accused-over-land/ | 2024-04-25T06:59:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.971128 | 310 |
November 9, 2022
Today, technicians interact with vehicles using on-site diagnostics tools. These interactions are supported by standards like those for ODX and OTX files. These files, which both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and electronic control unit (ECU) suppliers develop, define key types of operations, including firmware updates, standardized diagnostics, and custom diagnostics and commands.
In the future, OEMs and service technicians will use remote access to numerous vehicle systems for these purposes and even for repairs. For drivers this means less travel to the dealership—comparable to the many doctor’s visits that have been replaced by telemedicine. But while the physician still asks questions about subjective patient perceptions, modern motor vehicles allow the retrieval of quantified data.
With Sibros’ solutions, standardized definitions such as ODX and OTX can be leveraged to enhance OEM workflows via remote access. This article will dive deeper into the details of ODX and OTX, use cases, challenges the industry faces, and what has to be provided to really harness these standards.
An Open Diagnostics eXchange (ODX) file—as defined in ISO 22901—functions as a specification for an ECU. It describes how to interact with the Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) interface of an ECU. It can, for example, contain the information about what Data Identifiers (DIDs) and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are available. An ODX file may be ingested by an ODX tool that decodes it into human-readable services such as “read serial number”, “read battery voltage”, or “clear faults”.
An Open Test sequence eXchange (OTX) file—as defined in ISO 13209—is essentially a script that describes a sequence of operations. For example, an OTX file may contain a firmware update sequence with a series of flow control statements (if, while), timing statements (wait), and action statements (UDS requests).
ODX and OTX are different ISO standards but are well-paired in practice because ODX defines how to interact with an ECU, while OTX contains sequences that can be executed based on a corresponding ODX. Sometimes multiple ODX files are grouped in a binary archive known as a PDX (Packaged ODX) file.
Both ODX and OTX files are typically created by the ECU firmware developer, utilizing expensive software. They are stored in XML format and may be divided into multiple files to be used by onsite tools running specialized software.
ODX and OTX are standardized ways for software tools to interact with ECUs. OEMs and suppliers share ODX and OTX files as a means for developers, manufacturers, and dealerships to communicate with ECUs.
A supplier, for example, can ship their ECUs along with ODX and OTX files, and an automaker can integrate the supplied files into an end-of-line (EOL) tester. This may include processes like the validation of vehicle attributes, identification of faults, or firmware updates.
ODX and OTX are commonly used by out-of-vehicle tools, for example automation software which runs on a desktop or mobile OS (like Windows or Android) and executes ODX operations or OTX sequences through a Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI). One major obstacle is that ODX/OTX is still performed using a VCI tool that is plugged into the vehicle. This need of physical access to the vehicle is not only a bottleneck, but a cost and pain point. Additionally, there is no option of monitoring on an ongoing basis. If we compare this to wearing a heart rate monitor, it would mean only being able to see the data when in the doctor’s office.
Given that connected vehicle development means an ever increasing number of electric and electronic functions and higher volumes of software, the ability to send commands to vehicles regardless of location and time becomes ever more vital. With the potential of 70+ ECUs and a considerable number of sensors available for data collection, an approach confined to the service bay is untenable. The limitations and delays for commands, data collection and subsequent analysis have the potential to be detrimental for profits, costs, innovation, performance, driver satisfaction, safety and security. They are roadblocks that need to be removed.
The ideal scenario is that commands can be exercised at all times, with the only constraints being those related to safety and security, such as the state of the vehicle and, in certain cases, driver consent. This includes the ability to log data in real time and transmit it to the cloud, as well as to remit, exercise, and confirm commands—all without delay.
The goal is clear, to reach individual ECUs in a vehicle with minimum latency. To do this, ODX and OTX files should be uploaded and managed in the cloud, with operations triggered through a Web Portal, and in-vehicle components then executing commands, diagnostics operations, and firmware updates.
With Sibros, users can perform ODX and OTX functionality over the air through our Web Portal. Instead of hooking up an out-of-vehicle tool to the VCI, the in-vehicle components Deep Updater and Command Manager execute UDS requests to any ECU in the vehicle.
Sibros’ Command Manager is designed to handle ODX and OTX files, among other file and data types. After the user defines commands and command sequences, the cloud stores and parses these files and presents a list of commands and sequences on the Web Portal that can be executed on the vehicle.
Sibros Deep Updater accepts OTX files containing firmware update sequences. These files are stored in the cloud and relevant firmware update sequences are sent to the vehicle along with the firmware package.
Let’s have a closer look at the processes for these two applications.
The process for commands includes the following steps:
To update an ECU, the Deep Updater requires an update sequence and a firmware image to flash. With an OTX file, an update sequence can be defined through the order of the UDS requests, conditional branching operations depending on response(s), and timing (such as a periodic request at a defined rate).
The process then comprises the following steps:
- On request, the cloud serializes the firmware update sequence to a format suitable for the in-vehicle OTX interpreter.
ODX and OTX are helpful tools that complement each other and provide the advantages of standardization. However, as with any tool, their benefit depends on use cases. If reduced to the service bay or a physical hardware connection, the options remain limited. With over-the-air solutions, like those provided by Sibros, hundreds of use cases for commands, logging, and updating are easily achievable. To learn more about Sibros or schedule a demo, please contact us today. | <urn:uuid:1647d18d-8b1b-484c-a119-9086a0d807f3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.sibros.tech/post/how-otx-and-odx-are-enhancing-automotive-ota-diagnostics | 2024-04-25T08:41:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.9283 | 1,443 |
What We Do
1. We design innovative integrated approaches for large scale randomized trials and programs and implement and analyze the impact of these novel interventions. We focus on interventions to improve maternal and child health, nutrition, cognitive development, and health system function.
2. We develop mobile platforms for information systems to assist front line workers to use real-time data to improve health and development.
3. We design and carry out large scale surveys of households, communities and health facilities. These leverage our expertise in real-time and adaptive information systems and mobile platforms.
4. We conduct qualitative research such as formative research, focus groups, Rapid Rural Appraisal, and direct observations to design and assess interventions and improve health and development programs. We co-create novel programs for health and development in collaboration with local and national government and help shape policy.
5. We develop public health and early childhood curricula in Indonesia. We provide scholarships to highly motivated and intelligent individuals for master’s and doctoral degrees and support non-degree training in health-related fields to create public health professionals who utilize evidence-based decision making and catalyze action. | <urn:uuid:9756f761-dac8-4d13-9489-e5ba9677782a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.sid-indonesia.org/what-we-do | 2024-04-25T07:22:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.934942 | 231 |
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Pay with your existing package classes or online.
After payment, the Zoom link will be sent to your email as early as 24h before the scheduled class.
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From Chief Investment Officer Tom Veale,
This week we have SignalPoint’s Speculation Index back in its Proactive territory for the first time since the last Quarter of 2022. Cash has been flowing away from stock markets into more conservatively designed areas as can be seen since the early 2023 rally.
Lower speculation along with slightly improved Price to Earnings helped to bring SignalPoint’s Market Risk Indicator down slightly this week. Of note is the average for all dividend paying stocks in the Value Line 1700 Index this week. It is now at 2.4% and has risen nicely since the start of the year. While not competitive with the 13 Week Treasury rate (5.294%/Yr) it certainly doesn’t hurt long term investors seeking total return.
We continue to see some tapering of inflation relative to short term interest rates. Long term interest rates remain stubbornly below the short end of the yield curve. Stock valuations are still on the high side complicating stock pickers’ choices. Sector performance differentiation remains the theme for the last 12 months. The Industrials, Health Care and Consumer Discretionary sectors lead while Energy, Communications, Financials and Basic Materials are currently lagging. Even so, in our U.S. Sector ETF Portfolio Strategy half remain within 10% of their next inventory reduction target prices.
This week the Market Risk Indicator dropped a point to 31 with the MRI Oscillator showing minus 3 (declining market risk pressure). Two MRI components are currently in their own lower risk territories while valuations remain troubling. | <urn:uuid:f9db680e-7aa7-466c-aef7-170a09c2b409> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.signalpointinvest.com/market-risk-report-as-of-may-15-2023/ | 2024-04-25T08:56:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.942348 | 326 |
Wood and Metal Creation by Serge Souslov - John Dory
Handmade in New Zealand by Serge Souslov.
NZ Swamp Rimu Wood
This artwork is made from genuine gems, bronze, copper and wood.
Made with jewellery techniques.
39cm x 40cm x 3cm
Unique - no copies made.
Exclusive gift or centrepiece for home decor or business.
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Beyond a Look and Feel
SERVICES: Brand Activation, Advertising, Online Marketing, Creative, Website, Marketing Strategy
We’ve worked with Russells Curtains and Blinds to take their brand beyond a new look and feel, by redefining the value of their offering.
Rather than being focused on competitive price point, we’ve shifted the perception of value to be about their quality fabric, hand crafted, NZ made product.
Clearly articulating Russells key points of difference helps to educate the market about why they are the best choice for curtains and blinds.
BUILDING A FOUNDATION
We’ve refreshed the brand and taken it to the digital platform with a fully responsive, user focused website.
The new brand creates a strong foundation from which a range of campaigns can be developed.
A NEW APPROACH
We identified that Russells audience are interacting differently with media and are less responsive to print and direct mailers.
In response we invested in an increased digital presence with a competitive edge, focused on seasonal incentives, rather than flooding the market with sales and price battles.
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When I speak to Disciple-Making Movement leaders in Africa and ask them about prayer, they always say something to the effect of, ‘Movements of any kind are always accompanied by prayer movements.’ For them, this is simply a natural or ‘organic’ fact. Prayer movements seed hearts and prepare the way for people to be reached, helped, and mobilized to reach others. Prayer movements prepare those who are praying for the work God wants to do through them. These leaders do not expect fruitfulness apart from movements of prayer. They never envision one without the other.
We see the same dynamic when looking at house church movements earlier in China or anywhere in the world today. They are always accompanied by “sustained, persevering prayer.”
As a westerner, my typical reaction to this is that I must work to schedule in more prayer both personally and corporately. But I think this ‘get-organized’ reaction largely misses the point. This type of prayer is based more on perspective and lifestyle than simply the disciplined scheduling of more prayer events. These organic prayer movements seem to arise from the perspective that God is the source of all things and must be depended upon, and therefore our lifestyle shifts to revolve around this reality. The resulting schedules and rhythms of prayer organically become so consistent that ‘prayer movement’ is the only way to describe it.
All this to say, I wonder if some of us are not sensing the stirrings of more organic prayer in our own lives and in our own contexts. Perhaps this is one of the blessings of this season of less-certain times. Maybe God is stirring us afresh to see prayer as the real foundation of a fruitful life. Perhaps a greater sense of dependency is seeping into us and the lifestyle of prayer is becoming more appealing and natural. Maybe this germinating sense of a simple desire to be nearer to God and rest in His power and activity rather than our own is the initial seed of a prayer movement in our own life and setting.
May God inspire us through this coming year toward more organic rhythms of prayer that will deepen our walk with Him and release more of his kingdom-come into the dry places around us where movements are needed. | <urn:uuid:ed8d4173-e207-4163-aa80-c1ea89864b41> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.simplechurchjournal.com/2021/12/index.html | 2024-04-25T07:30:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.962124 | 458 |
The milk bottles were NOT intended to be a souvenir. For some reason I didn’t think that anyone would keep my bottles. For the individuals that carted off my milk bottles, I would really like them back.
They were promised to someone else for their wedding and they are not easily replaced. Please return them. Geeeeez!
Fourteen days, 18 pounds of butter, 13 different varieties = 800 cookies.
(I lost track of how many pounds of brown sugar, white sugar, flour and eggs)
I have to admit it took me a while to get on board when my son and bride-to-be informed me they wanted milk and cookies served at their wedding reception. Especially when it heavily involved ME!
“Can’t you just make the cookies, Mom”?
I did, about 800 to be exact. My friend…my dear friend, Sue, baked 100 of her fabulous homemade Oreo cookies and I ordered about 200 more from a local bakery. Just to help with the “overload” my mind was
feeling at the time. Yes. I did freeze them all.
Emily wanted a “Shabby Chic” feeling to her garden wedding.
I searched antique and consignment shops for 3 months looking for fun baskets and platters to display the cookies in. The shopping was the fun part.
Bride and Groom insisted on good ole’ oreo’s.
They were not the best seller. I had most of them left over. My grandson was happy to take the off of my hands.
Sue’s Oreo’s. She told me they would be the first cookie to go…she was right.
Guests were starting to arrive while I was trying to snap a few photo’s. I was rushed. Extremely rushed.
Cellophane bag was removed after taking this photo.
These cute little things are called paper lollies here is a link on how to make them. I am not a crafty person what so ever. However, I did manage to make these, which means they are super simple.
My son created these cute labels for the bags that we put the ginger snaps in. The grooms favorite cookie.
Ginger cookies recipe just click.
I put the paper lollies in half pint milk bottles then filled them with sugar to hold the lollies in place.
My great-grandfather had a dairy farm near Park City, UT. My father worked on that farm and had
stashed some fabulous antique milk bottles away that we used in our display for the lollies and a few
Aunt Erma’s famous Chocolate Drop Cookies.
Recipe can be found here.
I threw in walnuts just for my family. I’m so proud of them for loving nuts. I’m even more grateful that none of my children have nut allergies.
Future blog post for “The best Oatmeal cookies”.
I need to blog these delights as well.
Mexican wedding cookies and Black & Whites disappeared quickly.
My favorite part of the display was the milk. I was lucky enough to find about 100 half pint milk bottles at a local consignment shop. So dang cute I can’t stand it! They even came in their wooden crates. I’m pretty sure they had been sitting in a barn somewhere, by their looks. They were pretty dirty. I soaked them for days then scrubs them and put them through the dishwasher a couple of times. Viola! Darling don’t you think?
I purchased the milk dispensers from Pottery Barn. We served regular, strawberry and chocolate milk.
Just as guests started to arrive the shelve I had placed the milk bottles on started to tip.
Plan B. Place the serving jugs on the table. Oh well.
Love the paper straws.
Strawberry milk was the #1 choice.
The brides family also had a soft serve ice cream machine. I didn’t have the time to get photo’s of the ice cream display. Ugh! It was so cute.
The photo was taken by a friend. I wanted to show the oak hutch with the paper ice cream cups. Son #2 designed a wrap for the cups. We cut out 350 and taped them onto the plain paper cups. They were so cute. I wish I had a close up. Inside the drawers were the cutest wooden spoons.
Happy Mom. Happy Son. Great day.
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In City Journal Dalrymple addresses the Lancet’s call for publicly-funded bariatric surgery as a response to the increasing levels of obesity in Britain (as in so many other Western countries). In listing the reasons why personal responsibility in such matters is so often ignored, I think his third item hits on something often seen in discussions of this and similar issues:
Third, and most important, is the false and sentimental belief that, in taxing people with even partial responsibility for their downfall, you must thereby be withdrawing all sympathy from them. To tell a drug addict, for example, that he is not ill but rather is behaving foolishly or badly, is on this view to deny him understanding or assistance. This does not in the least follow, however; though the type of understanding and assistance you will give him will be different from what you would give if you regarded him as solely a victim—say, a dweller of a coastal area devastated by a tsunami. | <urn:uuid:e0ccd50a-9ee1-4dd7-b284-1ba369a97ddf> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.skepticaldoctor.com/2014/04/21/to-have-or-to-be/ | 2024-04-25T07:23:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.979169 | 196 |
The Corporate Tax Program at SkillBridge was a wonderful experience. The program covered all the necessary aspects of corporate taxation in a clear and understandable manner.
Manager - Systems and Process – Al Futtaim Group
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Each year, a new SkillsUSA annual membership theme is unveiled to great excitement at the conclusion of our National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC). The theme is designed to inspire the amazing work in our SkillsUSA chapters during the school year as students develop the Personal, Workplace and Technical Skills of our SkillsUSA Framework.
Not to be confused with our long-standing national slogan/organizational tagline, “SkillsUSA: Champions at Work,” the annual theme is selected each year as a member-centric element.
The SkillsUSA competition theme for the 2023-24 school year is:
SkillsUSA: No Limits
The topic to be addressed by competitors in the 2024 SkillsUSA Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board competitions.
Within this topic, competitors might illustrate or discuss any of the following:
- The theme “SkillsUSA: No Limits” implies that there is no ceiling to what SkillsUSA student members can achieve. Name three ways that SkillsUSA helped you gain greater confidence to achieve your goals.
- How has SkillsUSA helped you answer the question, “What career field interests you the most?”
- If you were asked to create a member recruitment campaign around the theme “SkillsUSA: No Limits,” what would be three key points?
- How has learning and practicing the SkillsUSA Framework Essential Elements given you confidence in your skill set? Name two Essential Elements that you have utilized to help you work toward a goal.
- What does the theme “SkillsUSA: No Limits” mean to you?
- A supportive community is crucial in helping us reach our goals and achieve a “no-limits” future. How do you demonstrate being a supportive teammate to others? | <urn:uuid:828c5d86-166a-46b2-9db2-0de2b17c968b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.skillsusa.org/resources/member-resources/annual-theme/ | 2024-04-25T08:19:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.943186 | 367 |
Currently, Aoqi has a strong economic strength and excellent child high chair quality, which makes it keep its lead in this industry. The baby crib online series has become a hot product of Aoqi. Aoqi high chair price undergoes a series of tests. These tests are aimed to testify its abrasion resistance, impact resistance, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, etc. OEM service is available in Immortals Swan. The devotion to the quality of children's study table and chair helps we to be a leading manufacturer in the industry. The high stability and quality of Immortals Swan baby goods can ensure the safety of baby.
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In the late 1990s, most web services used cookie cutter approaches to solve user needs. These templated solutions prevailed for nearly two decades, before they began focusing on human centered design.
Human centered design focuses on the needs of the final users. Developers create custom solutions that are tailored to each user. Despite the obvious benefit of human centered design, it is still in its infancy. The reason it is still such a novel concept is that it wasn’t fully possible until the emergence of big data.
Big data has opened new doors for UX developers. They can use tokens to track users and provide a customized user experience.
There are a couple of different ways that big data can be applied to improve human centered design:
- Web providers can use personalization to create a unique experience for every user.
- They can conduct experiments to understand their user-base and provide a UX around their conversion goals.
Both approaches have their merits. The important part is making sure the data is properly collected. Users also need to be carefully monitored, because outputs from big data models are often inaccurate.
O’Reilly States that Big Data and Human Centered Design is the Future of UX
Optimizing for user experience is one of the biggest challenges web services face. O’Reilly points out that it has started becoming much easier. The O’Reilly Strata Conference focuses on the intersection between data science and human centered design.
Ann Spencer has participated in one of these events in Chicago and found that it was an eye-opening experience. After speaking with many big data experts, she discovered that the future of human centered design is more dependent on big data than she ever expected. She intends to chronicle future events and research highlighting the intersection between human centered design and big data.
“I attended the workshop as I wanted to see how DsA’s process and techniques enabled a group of people to openly discuss their data challenges, reach consensus on potential ideas to address those challenges, and turn them into opportunities to act upon. I also wanted to see if I, in collaboration with DsA, could capture some of the process, tips, and techniques and then share these insights with the Strata audience. This post is a first in a collaborative series on human-centered design and data.”
Geneva Centre for Security Policy Finds Big Data Assists with Monitoring and Evaluation
The Geneva Centre for Security Policy recently released a report titled: “Aid Agencies’ Use of Big Data
in Human-centred Design for Monitoring and Evaluation.” This report stated that big data will play a key role in monitoring and addressing issues that complicate human centered design.
Olivier Mukarji, lead author of the study, stated that behavioral models based on big data can “do more harm than good.” He said that they need to be carefully monitored to ensure they work as expected.
Brands Must Expand their Sources of Data Aggregation
There are many ways that brands can collect data on their users. They often restrict themselves to a single source, such as UX website reports from tools such as Crazy Egg or social media platforms. The problem with limiting themselves like this is that they can’t cross-reference data to identify inaccuracies or incompleteness.
They need to expand their data collection efforts as much as possible, without introducing obviously vague or useless data into their SAP development models. It is a good idea to aggregate data from social media, sensors, UX experiments and third-party sources as much as possible.
Big Data is the Future of UX – But it Must Be Implemented Properly
Brands are relying more on big data to bolster the user experience than ever before. However, many models are predicated on bad assumptions for several reasons:
- The quality of the data cannot be authenticated.
- Data is dated.
- Data isn’t complete enough to track the complex nature of human behavior.
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Working with hard money lenders can be a great way to access financing, but it’s important to understand all the details before entering into an agreement with one. First, it’s essential to do your research to find a lender who is reputable and trustworthy. You should also review the terms and conditions of the loan, including the interest rate, loan fees, and repayment schedule. Additionally, it’s important to understand the collateral requirements, as well as the lender’s prerequisites for loan approval. Finally, make sure to ask for any additional information you may need and to get everything in writing before signing a contract. Working with a hard money lender in Sherman Oaks can be a great opportunity to access financing, but it’s important to take the necessary steps to ensure you are getting the best terms possible.
What Is Hard Money Lending?
Hard money lending is a form of short-term financing where a borrower receives funds secured by real estate. It is typically used by property investors to purchase and rehab a property, or to make repairs and improvements for a quick sale. Hard money lenders are usually private individuals or organizations who lend their own funds, rather than those of a bank or other financial institution. The loan terms are typically shorter than those of a traditional mortgage, ranging from 6 to 24 months. The loan amount is typically based on the after-repair value of the property, and the borrower pays interest-only payments. Hard money lenders may also require a portion of the loan as a non-refundable fee for their services. The interest rates for hard money lenders in Sherman Oaks are typically much higher than those of traditional mortgages, typically ranging from 6-15%.
Benefits Of Working With Hard Money Lenders In Sherman Oaks
Working with hard money lenders in Sherman Oaks can offer a number of benefits for borrowers. First, hard money lenders are typically more flexible than traditional lenders. They often have more lenient requirements for borrowers and can provide financing for a wider variety of projects. Second, hard money lenders in Sherman Oaks can provide quick access to capital. As the loan does not have to go through the same lengthy process that a traditional loan does, borrowers can have access to the funds they need in a timely manner.
Third, hard money lenders in Sherman Oaks typically offer competitive interest rates. This can make it easier for borrowers to afford the loan, and they can often find rates that are lower than those offered by traditional lenders. Finally, hard money lenders in Sherman Oaks can often provide more personalized service. As they are more familiar with the local market, they can provide advice and guidance to help ensure borrowers get the best possible loan.
How To Find The Right Hard Money Lender?
Finding the right hard money lender can be a challenge. Knowing what to look for and what questions to ask can make the process easier. Start by researching hard money lenders in your area and evaluating their terms. Ask for referrals from family, friends, and colleagues, and look for reviews online. Once you have narrowed down your list, contact the lenders for more information. Ask about the fees involved, the length of the loan, the repayment schedule, the interest rate, and the loan-to-value ratio. Also, inquire about the lender’s experience with similar projects to yours and make sure that the lender is properly licensed. Lastly, meet with the lender in person to discuss the details of your loan and review the contract. Taking the time to do your research and ask the right questions can ensure that you find the right hard money lender for your needs.
How To Prepare For A Meeting With A Hard Money Lender?
The process of preparing for a meeting with a hard money lender can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. To ensure you are prepared for a successful meeting, make sure to do the following: Research the lender, their rates, and the terms they offer. Create a comprehensive business plan that outlines your project, the purpose of the loan, and how you plan to repay it. Gather financial documents such as bank statements, tax returns, credit reports, and other documents that can help you make a favorable impression.
Develop a solid presentation that outlines your business plan and how the loan can be used to help your business succeed. Finally, practice your presentation, and if possible, bring a knowledgeable associate with you to the meeting to answer any questions or provide additional information. Preparing for a meeting with a hard money lender should not be taken lightly and can help you achieve the desired outcome.
Negotiating The Terms Of A Hard Money Loan
Negotiating the terms of a hard money loan can be a tricky process. It’s important to understand the various components of the loan, including the loan-to-value ratio (LTV), the interest rate, and the repayment terms. Knowing the specifics of the loan can help you get the best deal. When negotiating the terms of a hard money loan, start by determining the maximum amount of money you are willing to borrow. This will help you set a budget for the loan and ensure that you are not overburdened by the monthly payments.
Next, look at the LTV ratio that the lender is offering and decide if it is acceptable. A high LTV ratio means higher loan costs and more risk for the lender, so it is important to negotiate a lower LTV ratio if possible. Additionally, you’ll want to negotiate a competitive interest rate. A lower interest rate can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. Finally, discuss the repayment terms of the loan and make sure you are comfortable with them. Negotiating the terms of a hard money loan can be a complex process, but knowing the basics of the loan and understanding your own financial situation can help you get the best deal.
Understanding The Repayment Process
Understanding the repayment process is essential for anyone considering taking out a loan. Repayment involves making regular payments to the lender until the loan is paid in full. These payments are usually scheduled over a set period of time, such as five or 10 years. The payments are typically a combination of principal and interest. The principal is the amount of the loan, and the interest is the cost of borrowing the money. The amount of each payment is based on the total loan amount, interest rate, and repayment term.
It is important to understand the payment schedule and abide by it to avoid late fees and other penalties. The loan can be paid off early if desired, but this may result in a prepayment penalty. Additionally, if the loan is secured by collateral, the borrower must ensure that they make their payments on time in order to avoid any repossession or foreclosure. Understanding the repayment process is essential for anyone considering taking out a loan.
The conclusion of Expert Advice On Working With Hard Money Lenders In Sherman Oaks is that there are many advantages and potential pitfalls when working with hard money lenders. To ensure a successful and profitable experience, it is important to do your research, ask the right questions, and make sure you understand the terms of the agreement. By understanding the process, you will be able to make the most of your hard money loan and achieve your investment goals. Additionally, it is important to remember that hard money lenders in Sherman Oaks are here to help, not take advantage of you, so be sure to treat them with respect. With the right knowledge, you can ensure a successful and profitable experience with hard money lenders in Sherman Oaks.
Althea Carter is an aspiring writer and storyteller from Kentucky. Her passion for literature and storytelling began at a young age, and now she is an avid blogger and author, sharing her experiences and stories with readers from around the world. When she’s not creating content for her blog, Althea loves nothing more than exploring the complexities of the human experience through theatre, reading, painting, and travelling. She hopes her words and art can inspire others to create, explore, and experience the world around them. | <urn:uuid:d86f10b3-5385-4f20-86d9-d9cd30a7e626> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.smartsavvysocial.com/expert-advice-on-working-with-hard-money-lenders-in-sherman-oaks/ | 2024-04-25T09:06:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.956109 | 1,630 |
How much you need to earn to buy a home in the U.S., per Zillow
In order to comfortably afford a home in the United States, you’ll need an annual income of over $106,000, according to a new report by Zillow. The average monthly mortgage payment for a single-family home in the U.S. has almost doubled since January 2020, up to $2,188 with a 10 percent downpayment for a typically priced home of about $343,000.
By comparison, the median price of an existing single-family home in California is $788,940, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Monthly payments on a 30-year fixed rate loan with a 7 percent interest rate would be around $6,200, including insurance and taxes. While San Jose, San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles all require incomes above $200,000 to comfortably afford a median-priced home, 11 California counties have home prices cheaper than the state median, such as Lassen County ($229,000), Tulare County ($349,000) and Kings County ($365,000).
2024 housing market predictions
As the spring home-buying season approaches, typically marked by a sharp increase in activity, a combination of still-high mortgage rates and home prices amid historically low housing stock continues to put homeownership out of reach for many – particularly first-time buyers. Many may have to surrender to the reality of elevated prices and mortgage rates if they want to buy a home in the foreseeable future.
“For the best possible outcome,” says Keith Gumblinger, vice president at online home mortgage company HSH.com, “we’d first need to see inventories of homes for sale turn considerably higher. This additional inventory, in turn, would ease the upward pressure on home prices.” Luckily, new building permits for single-family homes ticked upward in January, the 12th consecutive monthly increase. And of course, mortgage rates would need to cool off – which experts say is likely later in the year.
California taxes are nowhere hear the highest nationally, says a new study
A new study from WalletHub says that although California is a high tax state, it’s far from the top rankings of state and local tax rates. The state income tax rate is among the steepest for wealthier people, at 13.3 percent for millionaires, and its gasoline tax of 57.9 cents a gallon is considered the nation’s highest, but real estate taxes, sales taxes, and tax rates on lower incomes are lower than 13 other states and the District of Columbia.
Many low- and middle-income families pay lower taxes under California’s moderately progressive tax system (that is intended to help lower income residents) than they would under highly regressive systems used to fund public services in other states such as Texas and Missouri.
Share of cash buyers surges to decade high
More buyers are leveraging equity from a previous home sale and dodging higher mortgage rates. Home buyers who paid cash accounted for 32 percent of home sales in January 2024, marking the highest rate since 2014, according to a report by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Vacation-home buyers and real estate investors made up the bulk of all-cash buyers over the last six months, though over the last two years, more buyers purchasing a primary residence are using cash as well. Only 6 percent of first-time buyers made a cash purchase in 2023 compared to 26 percent of repeat buyers who likely had equity form a prior sale.
Weekly mortgage demand jumps again as interest rates fall below 7%
Mortgage rates swung slightly lower last week, fueling a significant jump in mortgage demand for the second straight week. Total application volume rose 7.1 percent compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index.
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less on average) decreased to 6.84 percent from 7.02 percent, with points falling to 0.65 from 0.67 for loans with a 20 percent down payment. Applications to refinance a home loan rose 12 percent for the week and were 5 percent higher than the same week one year ago. Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home rose 5 percent for the week but were still 11 percent lower than a year ago. While more inventory is coming onto the market with the spring season, it is not yet enough to meet the demand, especially for smaller, starter homes. | <urn:uuid:279f1793-f66f-4f4f-bfc4-fa17293438f4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.smartzonecar.org/post/march-14-2024 | 2024-04-25T07:44:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.961815 | 956 |
An Electrical Manufacturing Service provider’s ability to find cost savings for their clients is directly linked to the quality and effectiveness of their internal controls. If the proper processes are in place, cost savings can be identified from the initial order of parts supplied for a project and throughout the lifecycle of the product.
SMC is dedicated to supplying the highest quality products for the best price to our clients. Our team is skilled at identifying cost savings in materials, design, and processes, and have the company culture, internal processes, and professional training necessary to confidently recommending product changes when necessary.
With customer service at the crux of what we do, you are never surprised by a recommendation we make, and your input is highly valued. SMC firmly believes in a true, integrated partnership with our customers. Relationship management is a priority at SMC and is not only ingrained in our company culture, but delivered with the intention of “Delighting our Customers.”
Some of the tools and strategies SMC uses to make this happen are project management, strategic planning, and tactical planning. Project management includes cross-functional teams. These teams bring together expertise from different specialty areas and skill sets to enhance communication across departments, gain valuable insights throughout production, and results in better product outcomes, including quality and cost. Transition planning and New Product Introduction (NPI) are also key to SMC’s project management process. Strategic planning includes point-in-time reporting for quality, inventory, and open order status; quarterly reporting, and forecasting. And tactical planning encompasses the day-to-day implementation of scheduling and adjustments, supply chain management, and customer service.
In addition to delighting our customers, SMC’s relationship management includes supply chain relations and management, professional inventory management, and firmly managing the total acquired cost resulting in the ultimate level of performance for our customers. Total acquired cost is the accumulated cost to produce a product from initial sourcing through its delivery to the satisfaction of our customers.
SMC utilizes Six Sigma processes, employs engineers with as high as a Black Belt in Six Sigma methodology. Six Sigma processes use LEAN manufacturing principles and include. SMC also holds a number of professional certifications requiring external audits, many of which not only measure compliance, but also quality and internal controls. SMC strives for excellence. In our effort to delight our customers, you will never have to question if there are cost savings to be had whether in materials, design, or process. We have our eye on each step, and partner with you to identify and provide solutions every step of the way.
We are poised and ready to help you to make the most cost-effective decisions when it comes to your electrical manufacturing needs. From cable and wire harnesses and circuit boards to wireless technology and system integration, look no further than SMC for customer commitment, quality, and value. Contact us today to discuss your project needs. Whether your project is large or small, our services are scalable to meet our customer’s needs.
SMC is a print circuit board assembly manufacturer, custom cable assembly provider, system integration/box build manufacturer that is located in the heart of Kentucky. Our two locations provide quick and easy access for the technology industry in the eastern region.
We specialize and are certified to manufacture products in the medical, security, military/DOD, industrial controls, construction, and transportation industries. To maximize customer support, we have created five separate engineering departments: process, test, customer, system integration, and quality engineering. These departments offer world class engineering support and product development. SMC has the EMS solutions you need to ensure quality electronic products at a competitive cost. | <urn:uuid:c0179ca3-08e4-491d-8e01-41dadb1f3e29> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.smckyems.com/your-ems-direct-link-to-cost-reduction/ | 2024-04-25T07:56:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.952094 | 745 |
Many patients desire a beautiful, straight smile. However, getting braces is not always an option for everyone. Traditional metal braces are not aesthetically pleasing for all patients. Depending on the severity of your bite problem, you may be a candidate for clear aligners. Clear aligners are see-through trays that slowly adjust your teeth to your desired smile.
Unlike traditional metal braces, clear aligners are nearly invisible on your teeth. Many patients like the clear aspect of these aligners. It allows for more flexibility in their day-to-day life. Patients say they love how clear aligners don’t appear in photos. So, you can capture milestone moments without metal braces interrupting your smile. Additionally, you can remove clear aligners for brief periods—to eat, drink non-clear liquids, etc. Meanwhile, metal braces must stay on your teeth for years at a time.
If you can get clear aligners, you need to follow specific care instructions. This will allow you to keep your mouth healthy and get the most out of your clear aligners.
One of the essential care rules for clear aligners is to take them out of your mouth when you eat. If you eat with your aligners, you can damage the trays, making them inefficient. Also, you can get food particles stuck between your teeth and the plastic trays. This can cause bad breath and increase your chances of developing cavities.
Instead, you should rinse your aligners with cool water every night. This will remove food particles, keeping your mouth healthy.
When you do brush your aligners, you should use a soft toothbrush. Using stiff bristles can scratch the plastic. In addition, if you scratch the aligners, bacteria can build the scratches. Not only can this increase bacteria, but you will also ruin the clear nature of the aligners. As a result, you may find your aligners yellowing over time.
Also, you shouldn’t use toothpaste to clean your aligners. There are tiny abrasives in most toothpaste. Instead, you should use mild, unscented soap. Scented soaps can leave a bitter taste in your mouth. You should also rinse your aligners well before placing them back in your mouth.
You should clean your aligners nightly or when you drink something that is not clear. Drinking dark liquids can stain your aligners. Additionally, you can clean your aligners any time they feel dirty.
When your aligners are not in your mouth, you should leave them in a protective case.
Keeping your aligners clean will minimize bacteria and bad breath. This will also help your aligners stay fresher for longer.
Keeping up with your oral health care is a great way to get the most out of your aligners.
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Mrs. Dorothy W. Carter, age 84, of Cedartown, GA passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at her residence.
She was born in Floyd County, GA on May 10, 1934 a daughter of Arthur Wiggins and Minnie Dempsey Wiggins. Mrs. Carter had lived all of her life in the Floyd and Polk county area where she was a member of the Doyle Road Baptist Church and was a retired employee of the Cedartown Goodyear Mill. Mrs. Carter enjoyed shopping and traveling.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Carter on December 25, 1987 and by three brothers: Jerry, Roy and Walter Wiggins.
Survivors include her brother, Paul Wiggins, Sr.; two sisters: Faye Frost and Marie Saitta; a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 3:00 pm in the chapel of the Smith & Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Lindsey and Rev. Clinton Green officiating. Interment will follow in the Sanders Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include: Chad Vasser, Paul Wiggins, Jr., Randell Wiggins, Andrew Babcock, Christopher Wiggins and Shane Bandy. Bryston Hartley will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at the Smith & Miller Funeral Home.
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On the final night of World War II, hundreds of U.S. Army Air Forces B-29s swarmed over Japan, severing the frayed threads of Japanese resistance. Coming at the end of a long war, those mid-August 1945 missions should have been a curtain call for the world’s preeminent heavy bomber.
The following year, most of the thousands of Boeing Superfortresses that had served in the Pacific were stored at the vast Davis-Monthan airfield near Tucson, Arizona, to be mothballed or scrapped. The airplane that had demonstrated that one bomber could destroy a city with one bomb would, it was assumed, hand the baton to a rising generation of bombers powered by jet engines. As it turned out, the B-29’s retirement didn’t last. Although underpowered and inclined to engine fires, the Superfortress remained America’s indispensable airplane—the only one in the world configured to deliver the enormous plutonium bombs of the day.
In January 1950, U.S. intelligence analysts predicted trouble in Korea. Like Germany, the country had emerged from World War II divided. The Soviet Union occupied Korean territory north of the 38th parallel; the United States occupied the south. The north inherited much of the infrastructure—bridges, railroads, hydroelectric complexes, and heavy industry—remaining from more than 30 years of Japanese occupation, less what the Soviets had taken home at the end of the war. The south was the peninsula’s rice bowl.
The intelligence community, noting Soviet-equipped North Korean troops massed north of the 38th parallel, predicted an attack in June. Few took the prediction seriously, but on Sunday, June 25, North Korean ground and air forces poured into South Korea, beginning what might be called the First Korean War.
Fought mostly with the weapons of World War II, this Korean War would also debut a new kind of aerial combat, in which jets fought jets. This war, in which each side won and lost the advantage more than once, consumed hundreds of thousands of lives.
There was a second Korean war, one that has been studied and discussed even less than the first, which some have called “the forgotten war.” The second one was nuclear. It consisted of a series of threats, feints, and practice runs, and it very nearly made it to the Korean battlefield.
the u.s. far east air force (FEAF) quickly mobilized its modest post-World War II resources. Three days after the invasion, four B-29s from the 19th Bombardment Group struck what military targets they could find in the narrow band between Seoul, the capital of South Korea, and the 38th parallel, just to the north of the city.
The bombers had been stationed at Andersen Air Force Base, on Guam, then moved to Kadena Air Base, on Okinawa, which put them within 800 miles of the battle zone. Two days later, 15 Superforts attacked North Korean forces massing along the north bank of the Han River in preparation for moving on Seoul.
The 98th Bombardment Group deployed its B-29s to Yokota Air Base, some 20 miles west of downtown Tokyo, and about 720 miles from the fight. Under the aegis of FEAF Bomber Command, the Superforts began chipping away at the advancing North Koreans. Back in the United States, mothballed B-29s were refurbished and aircrews recalled.
Initially at least, there was not much to fear from flak or from North Korea’s prop-driven Yaks and Sturmoviks, which were easy targets for the North American P-51s and Lockheed P-80 jet fighters that escorted the bombers. Over Japan in World War II, B-29s had encountered so little opposition that all but their tail guns had been removed, saving weight for bombs and fuel. For Korea, the guns were restored.
Dean Allan was a left gunner who signed up for a four-year tour in January 1951, seven months after the war had started. He remembers the routine followed by the B-29 crews who flew night missions from Yokota. Most mission days had a briefing at six in the evening outlining the target, weather, and, as Allan says, “what to expect. We’d load the aircraft about 1900.” After the preflight checks, he says, the “chaplain came out and wished us luck. We’d usually take off about dusk, fly south to the ocean, cross Japan. We’d test-fire the guns about halfway between Japan and Korea. By the time we crossed into North Korea, we were up to 29 or 30,000 feet.”
What forced the B-29s into exclusive night missions was the arrival of Soviet-built MiG-15s, but in the early days of the air war, the greatest enemy was less the North Koreans than strategic dithering by competing staffs. Analysts, generals, and politicians in Washington and Tokyo, determined to keep the war little, nervously pondered what might provoke Soviet or Chinese intervention.
The result was a crippling web of constraints on the people fighting the air war. Targets north of the 38th parallel were off limits, so strategic bombing could not do what it did best: Strike far beyond the battle line to cut the enemy’s paths of reinforcement and supply. Lingering memories of the fire-bombing of Japan took incendiaries off the table, along with the area bombing of cities. Only sites of military import would be hit. And God help anyone who strayed across the Yalu River, which separated North Korea and Manchuria.
Target selection was done in Tokyo, where General Douglas MacArthur had set up headquarters to rule the United Nations campaign. But more often than not, those targets were not where they were thought to be. The maps available at the beginning of the conflict did not describe Korea very well. What looked like a bridge on an old map might be revealed as a shallow ford across a stream.
By the end of the summer of 1950, it seemed possible that the good guys would lose. Republic of Korea and U.N. forces had retreated to a toehold around Pusan, in the extreme southeastern corner of the peninsula. B-29s were sent to relieve some of the pressure on the encircled troops, joining flocks of P-51 Mustangs, Douglas B-26 Invaders, and fighter-bombers (Grumman F9Fs, McDonnell F2Hs, and Douglas A-1s) from offshore carriers to provide ground support—no easy task for the B-29s, which bombed from 10,000 feet. Despite such efforts, the North Korean juggernaut threatened to push the U.N. forces into the sea.
the other korean waR—the nuclear one—had entered the strategic conversation as soon as North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel, and persisted as a kind of play within a play.
By 1949, the Mark 4 plutonium bomb had replaced the demanding Mark 3 (see “How to Deploy a Mark 3” p. 36). About the same size as its predecessor, the new bomb was manufactured, not handmade, and easier to handle. By the time of the North Korean aggression, nearly 300 Mark 4 bombs were in the U.S. stockpile.
And America’s nuclear monopoly was largely intact. The first Soviet bomb test had been conducted in August 1949; the first Soviet air drop would not be made until 1951. China was years away from its first test. Intercontinental ballistic missiles were still a gleam in the military eye. For the moment, the United States remained the only nation capable of delivering an atomic bomb to a distant target.
Given that advantage, and with defeat thick in the air as the difficult summer ended, people wondered why the United States would not take advantage of its nuclear singularity. But others questioned the specialness of the weapons. What was the difference between being blown up by conventional explosives and being vaporized by a radioactive fireball? The Atomic Energy Commission, which developed and built the bombs, certainly believed there was a difference and retained tight custody of nuclear weapons. Since the end of the world war, no atomic bombs had been placed in U.S. military custody, and none had left the United States.
And there was the underlying fear that an atomic bombardment might not produce a decisive victory after all—that the nuclear deterrent would not deter. Because no one had much experience with this new class of weapon or warfare, strategic planning for the war in Korea was more than a heated battleground—it was nuclear kindergarten.
According to Roger Dingman, a history professor emeritus at the University of Southern California, the nuclear Korean war quietly led to a clever bit of statecraft that would, at best, encourage the cessation of conventional hostilities or, at worst, drag the United States and its allies into real nuclear war. The ploy was a modern equivalent of gunboat diplomacy, using B-29s instead of men-of-war.
In July 1950, President Truman ordered Curtis LeMay, head of the Strategic Air Command, to send B-29s to Great Britain, putting the bombers within easy striking distance of the western Soviet Union. “The order grew out of General [Hoyt] Vandenberg’s desire to do something to counter the impression of ineffectiveness conveyed by the meager results of American bombing in Korea,” writes Dingman in a 1988 issue of International Security. He points out that this was not the first occasion of Superfortress statesmanship. In 1948, after the Soviet Union blockaded Berlin, two squadrons of B-29s were deployed to Western Europe. During the Berlin crisis, it was a bluff. The B-29s were not configured to handle nuclear weapons.
In the reprise of the Berlin bluff, the bombers were nuclear-capable, and each carried a fully assembled Mark 4 bomb. The fissile cores, however, remained in the United States.
Three weeks later, again on the president’s orders, the Strategic Air Command sent 10 atomic-capable B-29s, also carrying assembled bombs without their plutonium cores, to Guam. They were soon augmented by 10 more bombers. For the first time since 1945, atomic bombs, complete but for the nuclear cores, were transferred to military custody. All that was needed was someone to light a match.
Then everything changed.
On September 15, U.N. forces, spearheaded by U.S. Marines, carried out an amphibious landing at Inchon, about 20 miles west of Seoul. MacArthur had long argued for this counter-strike, but the tactic had been vetoed as too risky.
The Inchon landing turned out to be a brilliant flanking attack. U.N. forces quickly retook Seoul and severed the North Koreans’ supply lines. Walton Walker’s Eighth Army broke out of the Pusan Perimeter and formed up with other allied units. By early October, American forces had pushed across the 38th parallel and taken the North Korean capital, Pyongyang. Before October was out, U.N. forces had advanced to the Yalu River. The war, most observers believed, would be won by Christmas.
The B-29s from Yokota and Kadena flew in the vanguard of the advance, hitting trains, bridges, ammunition and fuel factories, and depots—anything that fed North Korean forces in the south. As the effort evolved into a full-blown strategic bombing campaign, the North’s heavy industry was added to the target list.
Despite the labyrinthine process of obtaining U.N. approval for every change in targeting, the original constraints on the B-29s began to drop away. At first, the medium bombers were not allowed to hit targets within 50 miles of the Yalu River, and were forbidden to cross the line into Manchuria. The 50-mile limit soon dropped to 20 miles, then several, then “as close to the border as may be necessary.” By the end of October, U.N. forces occupied all of North Korea. Still, Chinese territory stayed off limits.
By then, the bombing campaign had destroyed much of what could be destroyed from the air, and the Superforts seemed to have worked themselves out of a job. MacArthur sent two bomber groups, the 22nd and 92nd, back to the United States.
In late November, communist China began to turn over its cards. It had already covertly sent troops into North Korea. Now, that secret contingent was joined by a fresh infusion from Manchuria, creating a force of some 200,000. As this wave of seasoned soldiers broke across the battle lines, the U.N. and Republic of Korea forces found themselves once more in retreat.
With the Chinese intervention, the United States confronted a hard truth: Threatening a nuclear attack would not be enough to win the war. It was as if the Chinese hadn’t noticed—or, worse, weren’t impressed by—the atomic-capable B-29s waiting at Guam.
President Truman raised the ante. At a November press conference, he told reporters he would take whatever steps were necessary to win in Korea, including the use of nuclear weapons. Those weapons, he added, would be controlled by military commanders in the field.
In April of the next year, Truman put the finishing touches on Korea’s nuclear war. He allowed nine nuclear bombs with fissile cores to be transferred into Air Force custody and transported to Okinawa. Truman also authorized another deployment of atomic-capable B-29s to Okinawa. Strategic Air Command set up a command-and-control team in Tokyo.
This spate of atomic diplomacy coincided with the end of the role played by Douglas MacArthur. After MacArthur had publicly and repeatedly differed with the president over military strategy in Korea, Truman replaced him with General Matthew Ridgway, who was given “qualified authority” to use the bombs if he felt he had to.
In October, there would be an epilogue of sorts to the Korean nuclear war. Operation Hudson Harbor would conduct several mock atomic bombing runs with dummy or conventional bombs across the war zone. Called “terrifying” by some historians, Hudson Harbor merely tested the complex nuclear-strike machinery, as the Strategic Air Command had been doing for years over American cities.
But the nuclear Korean war had already ended. In June 1951, the atomic-capable B-29s flew home, carrying their special weapons with them. They had never entered the battle zone proper, and they had not been part of FEAF Bomber Command’s strategic bombing campaign.
According to cold war historian John Lewis Gaddis, who was interviewed about the Korean War for a 1999 PBS documentary “American Experience: Race for the Superbomb,” the role of the atomic bomb was undefined. “It’s one of the biggest dogs that did not bark in the entire cold war,” says Gaddis. “There was no clear strategy worked out ahead of time for what the role of nuclear weapons in the limited war would be. You’re talking about a war, particularly after the Chinese intervene, with peasants coming down mountain trails carrying everything on their backs. And this was simply not what the atomic bomb had been built for. The only way that you can make the atomic bomb credible is precisely by not using—by keeping it out there as a kind of mysterious, awesome force. That to use it would actually cheapen it somehow.”
Conventional bombing had, however, taken a toll on North Korea’s civilian population. In The United States Air Force in Korea 1950 –1953 by historian Robert F. Futrell, he includes a description of the town of Huichon written by General William F. Dean, who was held prisoner in North Korea: “The city I’d seen before—two-storied buildings, a prominent main street—wasn’t there anymore. I think no important bridge between Pyongyang and Kanggye had been missed, and most of the towns were just rubble or snowy open spaces where buildings had been. The little towns, once full of people, were unoccupied shells. The villagers lived in entirely new temporary villages, hidden in canyons or in such positions that only a major bombing effort could reach them.”
by the spring of 1952, the ground war in Korea had settled into a variant of trench warfare, with both sides taking and losing small patches of ground. Armistice talks had begun the previous July in the ancient Korean capital of Kaesong, and later moved to the site of Panmunjom. As in the ground war, the talks dragged on without much movement.
In the air, however, there was no stalemate. Conventionally armed B-29s continued to hammer northern targets. Along the Yalu and around heavily defended targets, batteries of radar-guided searchlights illuminated the bombers at night, exposing them to radar-controlled flak batteries and to MiGs circling invisibly overhead.
B-29 gunner Dean Allan remembers one of the strategies for surviving missions at this stage of the war. He says the bombers made their runs at staggered altitudes and three to five minutes apart, which forced the anti-aircraft gunners to keep readjusting their settings. “Usually it was one wing one day, another wing the next, flying every three to five days,” he says. Some of the missions, however, required the participation of all of the Japan-based wings, with up to 80 aircraft on the attack.
Each bomber typically carried 39 500-pound bombs with delayed-action fuses and at least one magnesium flare to illuminate the target area for photography and to light up the target for bombardiers farther back in the stream. After the final bomb run, the bombardier, who had been in control of the aircraft, would hand control back to the pilot.
Robert Sorensen was the copilot on Allan’s B-29, ominously named Trouble Brewer. “The key thing was don’t be illuminated by a searchlight,” says Sorensen. “MiGs were up there, but they had to get you in the light.”
Far below the nocturnal raiders, Douglas B-26 Invaders scoured the countryside for targets of opportunity. “Often we would see line after line of trucks bringing North Korean supplies,” says Allan. “We’d tell [operations] and they’d send B-26s up.”
The relationship with the Invader was symbiotic. B-26s were often tasked with shutting off the searchlights plaguing the Superforts. With an array of forward-firing .50-caliber guns, the B-26s were deadly strafers. But these attacks bathed them in light, and B-26 pilots, according to one of their number, were not keen on searchlight duty.
“By the time we got back to Yokota, it was four or five a.m., often socked in,” says Allan. “More than once we had to go somewhere else.”
On their ninth mission in Trouble Brewer, on June 24, Sorensen recalls: “We couldn’t land at Yokota, so we had to go to the next field. Kadena was too far away. We picked Ashiya air base in Japan, a fighter base with a 5,800-foot runway built for Zeros. We landed well, got on the brakes, but we could see we couldn’t stop. At the end of the runway was an embankment beyond which was a 500-foot drop into the Sea of Japan. We hit the embankment, bounced into it. If we’d bounced higher we would have gone over. The airplane broke in half.”
The only casualty was the bombardier, who broke both ankles. The pilot and flight engineer went on to other things. The rest of the Trouble Brewer crew, with Max Kinnard as the new aircraft commander and a new flight engineer and bombardier, moved on to another B-29, which they named Police Action—“a wonderful airplane that got us home,” says Sorensen. “We finished 27 missions in total with our favorite old bird.”
Kinnard was one of those generous commanders who share left-seat duties with the copilot. “After a couple of missions, he split left-seat time with me,” says Sorensen. “I logged about 200 hours of first-pilot combat time. Of all the pilots I knew during my five years in the Air Force, Max was the one who most clearly had ‘the Right Stuff.’ ”
For one of the crew’s post-Korea reunions, Sorensen annotated his log of those missions with the detailed narrative that appeared in Futrell’s book. The brief matter-of-fact entry for June 9 describes a 6:45 p.m. takeoff to bomb a railroad bridge. This is how Futrell described the flight: “…Four B-29s of the 19th Bomb Group were dispatched on a bombing mission against a railroad bridge at Kwaksan. Twenty-four searchlights locked on them and kept them completely illuminated. Twelve MiG jet fighters attacked them. One B-29 exploded over the target, a second went down somewhere over North Korea, and a third was badly damaged but managed to make an emergency landing at Kimpo.” After that mission, the B-29s had black gloss lacquer painted on their bellies.
On July 30, Police Action joined 62 other B-29s for an attack on the Oriental Light Metals Company near Sinuiju, only four miles from the Yalu River. According to Futrell, it was the largest strike against a single target of the Korean War. The target was deep in MiG territory, but a thin stratus layer protected the bombers from the searchlights.
Sorensen’s log is a summary of priorities: bridges, railroad marshalling yards, hydroelectric plants, factories, and supply centers. And of course dropping leaflets urging enemy troops to surrender.
Police Action and the other medium bombers were also flying ground support, or “primer,” missions. “They’d give us a ground controller,” says Sorensen. “We put the bombs out in sequence, walked them right up the hillside. People down on the ground [would say] ‘Would you make one more run?’ ”
On October 8 the crew flew Police Action into combat for the last time. It was one of 10 B-29s raiding the Kowan Supply Center in a daylight formation attack. The bombers had Navy F2H Banshee fighters for escorts—a “great way to end a combat tour,” noted Sorensen.
After the Police Action crew returned to the States, Sorensen moved on to the new B-47, whose advent required gunners like Dean Allan to find something else to do (he wound up in supply). Five of the 11 airmen are still alive: Sorensen; Allan; Joe English, the central fire control gunner; Ken Russell, the right gunner; and tail-gunner Jay Lynn.
By the time the armistice was signed, on July 27, 1953, B-29s had more than paid their way. The old bombers had flown 21,000 sorties and dropped 167,000 tons of bombs. Says Allan: “By the time we left, there wasn’t any electricity in North Korea.”
The bombers also paid a price. Thirty-four B-29s were lost in combat, and 14 to accidents or “other causes.” Police Action missed the armistice party. On November 19, 1952, about three weeks after Sorensen and the others headed home, the beloved B-29 was shot down by enemy fighters. | <urn:uuid:b4451467-719a-463c-9e2e-6d98619627ed> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/how-korean-war-almost-went-nuclear-180955324/ | 2024-04-25T08:58:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.973512 | 5,057 |
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Dunhill - Standard Mixture Mellow 50g
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After eight years of distinguished service, Elizabeth Marincola moved on from her role as president of the Society for Science & the Public and publisher of the Society’s Science News family of publications effective June 14, 2013. She has accepted a leadership role with the Public Library of Science. The Society’s Board of Trustees is leading the effort to identify and hire her successor.
During the past eight years under Elizabeth’s leadership, the Society has undergone many changes, including a name change from Science Service to the current Society for Science & the Public. We have built a strong financial foundation (and have been named a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator for the third year in a row, a feat achieved by fewer than 10% of nonprofit organizations). Our financial strength has allowed us to increase our support for the publications, competitions, and other projects that allow us to continue pursuing our mission of informing, inspiring and educating the public about science and its many possibilities.
We have revamped and launched publications, such as adding Kindle and iPad editions of Science News and reinventing the free, online Science News for Kids. We have helped tens of thousands of motivated students participate in our educational competitions and have become a go-to source not only for those students who have been directly involved in our competitions but also for a far broader population of students interested in hands-on independent scientific research.
Last month, more than 1,600 finalists competed in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held in Phoenix, AZ. The top winners had projects focused on creating software for a low-cost, self-driving car; developing a supercapacitator, an energy-efficient storage device that has the potential to replace conventional batteries; and simulating clusters of galaxies providing valuable new data to help better understand the mysteries of astrophysics. Other projects ranged from research concerning food allergies or alternate fuel sources, biodegradable polymers and much more. The dedication, ingenuity and hard work these young scientists put into their independent scientific research prepared them to help solve the pressing scientific problems facing the world today and in the future.
We need more students like these. It is vitally important that we all continue to encourage science education and hands-on research starting at a young age. The Society’s competitions — the Intel Science Talent Search, Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and Broadcom MASTERS — serve as goals for motivated students and as inspiration to millions of students participating in Society-affiliated science fairs around the world. Nonetheless, we must continue to reach an even broader audience. All students, regardless of resources, should have the opportunity to learn by doing.
During the transition and under our new leadership, the Society will not only continue to provide the quality competition experience that finalists, parents, teachers and fair directors have come to expect but will also continue to expand our reach further through additional programs aimed at getting more students interested and involved in science.
Our Science News family of publications, including Science News for Kids and Science News for the iPad, will continue striving to increase the public’s scientific knowledge not only by reporting concise and current news but also by reaching out to where the public is. Our updated website is expected to launch this fall and will be part of a multi-pronged effort to provide information in new formats better designed to reach a mobile and tech-savvy audience.
Science News has served as a valuable source of information about science for more than 90 years. We look forward to providing an updated experience to our readers without losing any of the valuable in-depth reporting and clarity readers have come to expect.
The Society’s Board is exceedingly grateful to Elizabeth Marincola for her outstanding leadership of the Society and for establishing such a secure and promising future for the Society. We have every confidence that the dedicated staff and volunteers of the Society will continue to advance the Society’s mission, programs and publications in the coming months and years and look forward to our growth and success in helping the public understand, enjoy and use science in daily life.
-H. Robert Horvitz
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Don’t let this Classic Colonial exterior fool you! You know you’re in for a treat when the front door, painted a bright cerulean blue, happily welcomes you in. Access to the kitchen is via the formal living room to the right or the cozy family room to the left. Warm hardwood floors lead the way to this urban farmhouse kitchen. This busy working homeowner and new grandmother acted as her own designer. She sourced all of her own materials and what she couldn’t find, she had created from inspirational photos.
The family room is a gathering spot for several generations – enjoying board games at the round table at the front of the room, with lots of natural light and a fabulous chandelier from AntiqueFarmhouse.com or a movie night curled up on the over-sized sofa from Harvest Furniture. Notice the vintage schoolhouse light fixture above, designed by Omega Lighting. Original art by Dominique Caron, Kristen Benson and Tom Soltesz from the Studio Shop in Burlingame grace the walls.
The beverage bar is one of the homeowner’s favorite elements, perfect for leading guests away from the island! The Calacatta marble countertop is off-set by a backsplash made of San Felipe Arabesque red ceramic tile with a glossy white finish. Wine and soft drinks are stored in the U-Line beverage center and the brushed nickel undermount sink by Native Trails, along with the instant hot and cold faucet from Water Inc., make cocktail-fixing and clean up a cinch! Notice the custom-mixed paint color (she’s calling it Newhall Green) and glazed finish on the cabinets. You’ll see this again on the kitchen island.
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but to this owner, the island is. Plus, it’s one of the changes they made along the renovation way – altering its dimensions and making it bigger and more functional. The abundant drawers for linens, china, flatware, cooking utensils and small appliances make everything so accessible when entertaining friends and family.
Another homeowner design favorite are the slim cabinets to the right of the refrigerator storing her bounty of cookie sheets and baking pans. The custom cabinets from KB Cabinets flank two walls, with Caesarstone Pure White countertops from All Natural Stone and a classic subway tile backsplash. The Franke farmhouse sink is reversible and the homeowner opted to flip the design to reveal the fluted apron. Large paned windows and French doors lead the way to the outdoor entertaining space. The Dutch door also allows lots of natural light and fresh air to circulate in the home and is painted in a whimsical blue called Fun ‘n Games by Benjamin Moore.
With a nod to the past, this homeowner found the perfect pendant fixtures in a salvage yard in San Francisco. The pair of vintage lights are beautifully highlighted against the tongue and groove ceiling.
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There are some strength training programs which promise unrealistic quick results and these should be avoided. Whatever the method or formula suggested, it must be based on hard work in the form of exercises, combined with the necessary dietary and lifestyle changes, and it must be programmed.
Anyone participating in the sporting event will agree that strength training is necessary if you want to be fit and compete well with others. Unlike in the past where coaches ignored the need for resistance training, in modern times, the strength training for athletes programs have incorporated them
Strength training for weight loss workout doesn't necessarily involve heavy weights or a major strength training program.In order to retain the muscles mass we need to start incorporating strength training for weight loss.
Strength training is a set of workouts that works on your multiple major muscles specifically to make them strong, flexible and powerful. A set is a repetition of particular move. That is for a limited period of time without pausing to work on the muscles.
If you are interested in developing a strength training routine designed for women, this article has several tips to help you along the way. You can develop your muscles and increase your strength, leading to a healthier body.
You are missing out on an awful lot if you are not participating in a triathlon strength training workout. Find out fresh ways to benefit from all the impressive gains of cross-training.
Kettlebells helps in conditioning the whole body, specifically the core. These strength-training equipments help to build stability and strength. You can perform various exercises with kettlebells that allow you to do whole body workout within a short time.
Different people have on their own fitness routine aimed at achieving a personal goal, whether in terms of health, fitness or appearance. Strength training is an essential part of any routine, and therefore a necessary ingredient in achieving your goals alongside with cardiovascular and flexibility
A strength training program is basically designed to help one operate his muscle beyond its 'customary intensity'. It is only then that a person can stay lean and burn energy and increase his muscle strength.
Power and strength training offered by certified physical therapists, strength and conditioning specialists. These cost effective training procedures are beneficial for remaining fit and active and sustaining physical strength.
Strength training and aerobic exercises can be helpful in preventing diseases like osteoporosis. However, it is advisable to consult a doctor or fitness trainer before starting any workout routine.
It is a myth that strength-training exercises can only be done at the gyms. One can always try out various types of workouts at home and reap in the benefits.
Fitness strength training program helps in making the muscles strong as well as in weight loss. This training includes use of additional weights. However giving enough rest to the muscles is also important.
Like men, women can also take up strength training. It helps in the development of the physical health and nourishes the mind as well.
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Professional drummers prefer the Pacific Drums Concept PDHHCO3 Hi-Hat Stand for stability. Easy to position and fits into tight setups, the Concept series hi-hat stand gets the job done.
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Driving the open roads in summer is one of those iconic Australian pastimes that embodies everything about our incredible climate and lifestyle. The joy of getting the car packed and on the road is often the realisation of many months of preparation. Getting past the congestion of Sydney is a very liberating experience.
But often complacency leads to accidents. Once you’re out of the traffic there’s a tendency to relax and put the car on cruise control and you start thinking about having your feet up rather than keeping your eye on the road.
The best ways to avoid car accidents is to concentrate and drive a well maintained car. That way your trip, in fact your entire holiday, can continue to be liberating. But if you have ever been on holidays and had things go wrong then you’ll know that it really comes down to the preparation. One of the worst things that can happen are car problems especially if you are reliant on it to get to where you’re going and once there, you need it to get around. The last thing you need is to be stranded or waylaid in some unexpected location waiting for parts or for the repair shop to open.
Loading the car
Don’t just jam everything in and hope for the best. It’s a legal requirement to have pets secured in cars so don’t risk injury, accident or a fine by ignoring the law. Secure your load. Poorly secured loads are a big no no and police are on the lookout for anybody who has a load that might destabilise.
Some other important points to remember when loading your car is to not block your rear or side vision and distribute the weight evenly across your vehicle.
The closest thing you can do to ensuring a problem free road trip is to get your car serviced before you go. A car inspection and repair if necessary, will highlight anything that needs to be repaired before you leave.
Make sure you tell your mechanic that you plan on travelling and he might give you a few tips on things you should do at the end of each leg to ensure your safety. The best car mechanic is the one who always has your safety in mind so take his summer driving tips and you’ll have a much more enjoyable break.
If you have a service then things like checking your fluids (water, oil, brake and wiper fluid) should have been taken care of but it’s still good to keep an eye on them, especially towards the end of the trip.
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Personal Defense Handgun I serves as a 1-day defensive handgun skill building class that is perfect for the beginner or as a refresher for returning students. SAFE and proper handling techniques and procedures including the presentation, reloads, and malfunction clearing and much more will be thoroughly covered and you will learn to shoot both quickly and accurately from 3 to 15 yards. Equipment requirements are the same for this class as all the Defensive Handgun classes. You will be truly amazed at the improvement that you will experience after only one day!
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"Cosette," Book Two: Chapter III
THE ANKLE-CHAIN MUST HAVE UNDERGONE A CERTAIN PREPARATORY MANIPULATION TO BE THUS BROKEN WITH A BLOW FROM A HAMMER
Towards the end of October, in that same year, 1823, the inhabitants of Toulon beheld the entry into their port, after heavy weather, and for the purpose of repairing some damages, of the ship Orion, which was employed later at Brest as a school-ship, and which then formed a part of the Mediterranean squadron.
This vessel, battered as it was,—for the sea had handled it roughly,—produced a fine effect as it entered the roads. It flew some colors which procured for it the regulation salute of eleven guns, which it returned, shot for shot; total, twenty-two. It has been calculated that what with salvos, royal and military politenesses, courteous exchanges of uproar, signals of etiquette, formalities of roadsteads and citadels, sunrises and sunsets, saluted every day by all fortresses and all ships of war, openings and closings of ports, etc., the civilized world, discharged all over the earth, in the course of four and twenty hours, one hundred and fifty thousand useless shots. At six francs the shot, that comes to nine hundred thousand francs a day, three hundred millions a year, which vanish in smoke. This is a mere detail. All this time the poor were dying of hunger.
The year 1823 was what the Restoration called "the epoch of the Spanish war."
This war contained many events in one, and a quantity of peculiarities. A grand family affair for the house of Bourbon; the branch of France succoring and protecting the branch of Madrid, that is to say, performing an act devolving on the elder; an apparent return to our national traditions, complicated by servitude and by subjection to the cabinets of the North; M. le Duc d'Angoulême, surnamed by the liberal sheets the hero of Andujar, compressing in a triumphal attitude that was somewhat contradicted by his peaceable air, the ancient and very powerful terrorism of the Holy Office at variance with the chimerical terrorism of the liberals; the sansculottes resuscitated, to the great terror of dowagers, under the name of descamisados; monarchy opposing an obstacle to progress described as anarchy; the theories of '89 roughly interrupted in the sap; a European halt, called to the French idea, which was making the tour of the world; beside the son of France as generalissimo, the Prince de Carignan, afterwards Charles Albert, enrolling himself in that crusade of kings against people as a volunteer, with grenadier epaulets of red worsted; the soldiers of the Empire setting out on a fresh campaign, but aged, saddened, after eight years of repose, and under the white cockade; the tricolored standard waved abroad by a heroic handful of Frenchmen, as the white standard had been thirty years earlier at Coblentz; monks mingled with our troops; the spirit of liberty and of novelty brought to its senses by bayonets; principles slaughtered by cannonades; France undoing by her arms that which she had done by her mind; in addition to this, hostile leaders sold, soldiers hesitating, cities besieged by millions; no military perils, and yet possible explosions, as in every mine which is surprised and invaded; but little bloodshed, little honor won, shame for some, glory for no one. Such was this war, made by the princes descended from Louis XIV., and conducted by generals who had been under Napoleon. Its sad fate was to recall neither the grand war nor grand politics.
Some feats of arms were serious; the taking of the Trocadéro, among others, was a fine military action; but after all, we repeat, the trumpets of this war give back a cracked sound, the whole effect was suspicious; history approves of France for making a difficulty about accepting this false triumph. It seemed evident that certain Spanish officers charged with resistance yielded too easily; the idea of corruption was connected with the victory; it appears as though generals and not battles had been won, and the conquering soldier returned humiliated. A debasing war, in short, in which the Bank of France could be read in the folds of the flag.
Soldiers of the war of 1808, on whom Saragossa had fallen in formidable ruin, frowned in 1823 at the easy surrender of citadels, and began to regret Palafox. It is the nature of France to prefer to have Rostopchine rather than Ballesteros in front of her.
From a still more serious point of view, and one which it is also proper to insist upon here, this war, which wounded the military spirit of France, enraged the democratic spirit. It was an enterprise of enthralment. In that campaign, the object of the French soldier, the son of democracy, was the conquest of a yoke for others. A hideous contradiction. France is made to arouse the soul of nations, not to stifle it. All the revolutions of Europe since 1792 are the French Revolution: liberty darts rays from France. That is a solar fact. Blind is he who will not see! It was Bonaparte who said it.
The war of 1823, an outrage on the generous Spanish nation, was then, at the same time, an outrage on the French Revolution. It was France who committed this monstrous violence; by foul means, for, with the exception of wars of liberation, everything that armies do is by foul means. The words passive obedience indicate this. An army is a strange masterpiece of combination where force results from an enormous sum of impotence. Thus is war, made by humanity against humanity, despite humanity, explained.
As for the Bourbons, the war of 1823 was fatal to them. They took it for a success. They did not perceive the danger that lies in having an idea slain to order. They went astray, in their innocence, to such a degree that they introduced the immense enfeeblement of a crime into their establishment as an element of strength. The spirit of the ambush entered into their politics. 1830 had its germ in 1823. The Spanish campaign became in their counsels an argument for force and for adventures by right Divine. France, having re-established el rey netto in Spain, might well have re-established the absolute king at home. They fell into the alarming error of taking the obedience of the soldier for the consent of the nation. Such confidence is the ruin of thrones. It is not permitted to fall asleep, either in the shadow of a machineel tree, nor in the shadow of an army.
Let us return to the ship Orion.
During the operations of the army commanded by the prince generalissimo, a squadron had been cruising in the Mediterranean. We have just stated that the Orion belonged to this fleet, and that accidents of the sea had brought it into port at Toulon.
The presence of a vessel of war in a port has something about it which attracts and engages a crowd. It is because it is great, and the crowd loves what is great.
A ship of the line is one of the most magnificent combinations of the genius of man with the powers of nature.
A ship of the line is composed, at the same time, of the heaviest and the lightest of possible matter, for it deals at one and the same time with three forms of substance,—solid, liquid, and fluid,—and it must do battle with all three. It has eleven claws of iron with which to seize the granite on the bottom of the sea, and more wings and more antennæ than winged insects, to catch the wind in the clouds. Its breath pours out through its hundred and twenty cannons as through enormous trumpets, and replies proudly to the thunder. The ocean seeks to lead it astray in the alarming sameness of its billows, but the vessel has its soul, its compass, which counsels it and always shows it the north. In the blackest nights, its lanterns supply the place of the stars. Thus, against the wind, it has its cordage and its canvas; against the water, wood; against the rocks, its iron, brass, and lead; against the shadows, its light; against immensity, a needle.
If one wishes to form an idea of all those gigantic proportions which, taken as a whole, constitute the ship of the line, one has only to enter one of the six-story covered construction stocks, in the ports of Brest or Toulon. The vessels in process of construction are under a bell-glass there, as it were. This colossal beam is a yard; that great column of wood which stretches out on the earth as far as the eye can reach is the main-mast. Taking it from its root in the stocks to its tip in the clouds, it is sixty fathoms long, and its diameter at its base is three feet. The English main-mast rises to a height of two hundred and seventeen feet above the water-line. The navy of our fathers employed cables, ours employs chains. The simple pile of chains on a ship of a hundred guns is four feet high, twenty feet in breadth, and eight feet in depth. And how much wood is required to make this ship? Three thousand cubic metres. It is a floating forest.
And moreover, let this be borne in mind, it is only a question here of the military vessel of forty years ago, of the simple sailing-vessel; steam, then in its infancy, has since added new miracles to that prodigy which is called a war vessel. At the present time, for example, the mixed vessel with a screw is a surprising machine, propelled by three thousand square metres of canvas and by an engine of two thousand five hundred horse-power.
Not to mention these new marvels, the ancient vessel of Christopher Columbus and of De Ruyter is one of the masterpieces of man. It is as inexhaustible in force as is the Infinite in gales; it stores up the wind in its sails, it is precise in the immense vagueness of the billows, it floats, and it reigns.
There comes an hour, nevertheless, when the gale breaks that sixty-foot yard like a straw, when the wind bends that mast four hundred feet tall, when that anchor, which weighs tens of thousands, is twisted in the jaws of the waves like a fisherman's hook in the jaws of a pike, when those monstrous cannons utter plaintive and futile roars, which the hurricane bears forth into the void and into night, when all that power and all that majesty are engulfed in a power and majesty which are superior.
Every time that immense force is displayed to culminate in an immense feebleness it affords men food for thought. Hence in the ports curious people abound around these marvellous machines of war and of navigation, without being able to explain perfectly to themselves why. Every day, accordingly, from morning until night, the quays, sluices, and the jetties of the port of Toulon were covered with a multitude of idlers and loungers, as they say in Paris, whose business consisted in staring at the Orion.
The Orion was a ship that had been ailing for a long time; in the course of its previous cruises thick layers of barnacles had collected on its keel to such a degree as to deprive it of half its speed; it had gone into the dry dock the year before this, in order to have the barnacles scraped off, then it had put to sea again; but this cleaning had affected the bolts of the keel: in the neighborhood of the Balearic Isles the sides had been strained and had opened; and, as the plating in those days was not of sheet iron, the vessel had sprung a leak. A violent equinoctial gale had come up, which had first staved in a grating and a porthole on the larboard side, and damaged the foretop-gallant-shrouds; in consequence of these injuries, the Orion had run back to Toulon.
It anchored near the Arsenal; it was fully equipped, and repairs were begun. The hull had received no damage on the starboard, but some of the planks had been unnailed here and there, according to custom, to permit of air entering the hold.
One morning the crowd which was gazing at it witnessed an accident.
The crew was busy bending the sails; the topman, who had to take the upper corner of the main-top-sail on the starboard, lost his balance; he was seen to waver; the multitude thronging the Arsenal quay uttered a cry; the man's head overbalanced his body; the man fell around the yard, with his hands outstretched towards the abyss; on his way he seized the footrope, first with one hand, then with the other, and remained hanging from it: the sea lay below him at a dizzy depth; the shock of his fall had imparted to the foot-rope a violent swinging motion; the man swayed back and forth at the end of that rope, like a stone in a sling.
It was incurring a frightful risk to go to his assistance; not one of the sailors, all fishermen of the coast, recently levied for the service, dared to attempt it. In the meantime, the unfortunate topman was losing his strength; his anguish could not be discerned on his face, but his exhaustion was visible in every limb; his arms were contracted in horrible twitchings; every effort which he made to re-ascend served but to augment the oscillations of the foot-rope; he did not shout, for fear of exhausting his strength. All were awaiting the minute when he should release his hold on the rope, and, from instant to instant, heads were turned aside that his fall might not be seen. There are moments when a bit of rope, a pole, the branch of a tree, is life itself, and it is a terrible thing to see a living being detach himself from it and fall like a ripe fruit.
All at once a man was seen climbing into the rigging with the agility of a tiger-cat; this man was dressed in red; he was a convict; he wore a green cap; he was a life convict. On arriving on a level with the top, a gust of wind carried away his cap, and allowed a perfectly white head to be seen: he was not a young man.
A convict employed on board with a detachment from the galleys had, in fact, at the very first instant, hastened to the officer of the watch, and, in the midst of the consternation and the hesitation of the crew, while all the sailors were trembling and drawing back, he had asked the officer's permission to risk his life to save the topman; at an affirmative sign from the officer he had broken the chain riveted to his ankle with one blow of a hammer, then he had caught up a rope, and had dashed into the rigging: no one noticed, at the instant, with what ease that chain had been broken; it was only later on that the incident was recalled.
In a twinkling he was on the yard; he paused for a few seconds and appeared to be measuring it with his eye; these seconds, during which the breeze swayed the topman at the extremity of a thread, seemed centuries to those who were looking on. At last, the convict raised his eyes to heaven and advanced a step: the crowd drew a long breath. He was seen to run out along the yard: on arriving at the point, he fastened the rope which he had brought to it, and allowed the other end to hang down, then he began to descend the rope, hand over hand, and then,—and the anguish was indescribable,—instead of one man suspended over the gulf, there were two.
One would have said it was a spider coming to seize a fly, only here the spider brought life, not death. Ten thousand glances were fastened on this group; not a cry, not a word; the same tremor contracted every brow; all mouths held their breath as though they feared to add the slightest puff to the wind which was swaying the two unfortunate men.
In the meantime, the convict had succeeded in lowering himself to a position near the sailor. It was high time; one minute more, and the exhausted and despairing man would have allowed himself to fall into the abyss. The convict had moored him securely with the cord to which he clung with one hand, while he was working with the other. At last, he was seen to climb back on the yard, and to drag the sailor up after him; he held him there a moment to allow him to recover his strength, then he grasped him in his arms and carried him, walking on the yard himself to the cap, and from there to the main-top, where he left him in the hands of his comrades.
At that moment the crowd broke into applause: old convict-sergeants among them wept, and women embraced each other on the quay, and all voices were heard to cry with a sort of tender rage, "Pardon for that man!"
He, in the meantime, had immediately begun to make his descent to rejoin his detachment. In order to reach them the more speedily, he dropped into the rigging, and ran along one of the lower yards; all eyes were following him. At a certain moment fear assailed them; whether it was that he was fatigued, or that his head turned, they thought they saw him hesitate and stagger. All at once the crowd uttered a loud shout: the convict had fallen into the sea.
The fall was perilous. The frigate Algésiras was anchored alongside the Orion, and the poor convict had fallen between the two vessels: it was to be feared that he would slip under one or the other of them. Four men flung themselves hastily into a boat; the crowd cheered them on; anxiety again took possession of all souls; the man had not risen to the surface; he had disappeared in the sea without leaving a ripple, as though he had fallen into a cask of oil: they sounded, they dived. In vain. The search was continued until the evening: they did not even find the body.
On the following day the Toulon newspaper printed these lines:—
"Nov. 17, 1823. Yesterday, a convict belonging to the detachment on board of the Orion, on his return from rendering assistance to a sailor, fell into the sea and was drowned. The body has not yet been found; it is supposed that it is entangled among the piles of the Arsenal point: this man was committed under the number 9,430, and his name was Jean Valjean." | <urn:uuid:293ce9c6-b59f-4e0d-8fa9-756c18facc31> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/lesmis/full-text/cosette-book-two-chapter-iii/ | 2024-04-25T08:43:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.983729 | 3,969 |
Although many people in Iowa walk the straight and narrow, others have problems staying sober. In the latter situation, someone might use drugs or alcohol recreationally or as the result of an addiction.
A substance is any illegal or legal drug that has a physical or psychological effect on the user. Even prescription drugs and common legal items such as nicotine and caffeine are considered substances. Some of these are safe to take in small amounts while others can be highly addictive and result in serious side effects. In some cases, overusing certain substances can be life-threatening. For example, smoking cigarettes long-term could result in some people developing emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or lung cancer.
The terms “substance abuse” and “substance use disorder” refer to substance addiction and dependency. They refer to addiction problems involving both alcohol and drugs.
Substances most commonly abused
Some of the most commonly abused substances are alcohol, marijuana, opioids and prescription medications. Although alcohol is legal to buy and consume, it’s one of the most addictive. When a person drinks large amounts, it can lead to alcohol dependency to the point where they cannot function without more and more.
Marijuana is also legal in many areas for medicinal and recreational uses. It’s mostly psychologically addictive and in spite of what some people think, is dangerous to use while driving. Many drug crimes such as possession, cultivating, trafficking, selling or distribution involve marijuana.
Opioids are often prescribed to treat chronic pain. Others, such as heroin are illicit, but the one thing both legal and illegal opioids share in common is that they are highly addictive and change certain brain receptors when abused.
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Whether she’s fronting her longtime indie-rock band Speedy Ortiz or going solo under the more pop-leaning Sad13, singer-songwriter Sadie Dupuis has always been fascinated by ghouls, haunted houses and the unknown.
“Even from the earliest Speedy stuff, there’s a lot of Tarot and ghosts and the occult,” she tells SPIN.
On her new Sad13 album, Haunted Painting (out Sept. 25 via her label Wax Nine), she chases ghosts of her own. For many years, Dupuis worked a prolific clip, constantly touring and releasing a record every year. Her father passed away prior to Speedy Ortiz’s second LP, 2015’s Foil Deer, and several friends died from overdoses. And she admits that working hard for so long provided an excuse for her to avoid processing grief.
“At some point, it was sort of time to work on new music, and I was just not interested at all,” she says. “It seemed really daunting and overwhelming to me. I had a couple of friends pass from overdose within a month. I think three people I knew died of overdose, and I was just really struggling to reconcile and to accept that.”
Dupuis adds, “I think when you are grieving someone that often you do feel kind haunted by those feelings, those sort of obsessive feelings of regret and loss.”
While therapy sessions certainly helped, a trip to Seattle’s Frye Art Gallery proved to be creatively healing. After unsuccessfully finding proof of phantoms in a nearby hotel, she decided to try her luck at the art gallery. Among the curated collection of 19th and 20th century oil paintings, one in particular caught her attention: the 20th century portrait of the dancer Saharet by German expressionist Franz von Stuck. She noticed the women in the paintings had dark undereye circles that looked “pale and ghostly.”
“That can be sort of what it feels like to cope with depression or grief,” she says.
She immediately related to the artwork, which felt oddly similar to her own seemingly cursed emotions. It inspired her to uncover why she avoided her feelings, in turn giving her confidence to start writing songs again.
The album features deeply personal tracks like “The Crow,” which she wrote last year after hearing the news of musician-poet David Berman’s sudden death.
“It can feel very helpless when you lose someone whose work you admired. Especially having lost so many people who have died by suicide,” she says. “That was [what] I started writing the song about — when your coping mechanisms are art and when the artists that you admire so much don’t stick around, it can be hard to process.”
However, she still gets lighthearted on “Ghost (of a Good Time),” poking fun at her partying habits. Unlike her 20s, when she could celebrate long into the night, she’d rather just hang out and talk to friends.
“At this point, the thing that’s most fun to me is doing something inside the house with friends. I think maybe getting to bed at like 11:00 p.m.,” she says. “It made it at the very end because I was like, ‘I love party songs, yet I hate the party. Let me do a song about that.’ I think it was kind of funny to have a lead single that’s about being in my ‘30s and not really enjoying going out to bars anymore when suddenly no one should be going out to bars anymore.”
While she quickly recorded 2016’s Slugger at home, Dupuis took her time crafting Haunted at six studios around the country, including Tiny Telephone in San Francisco and New Monkey Studio in Van Nuys, Calif. And Dupuis took advantage of that setup, expanding her usual instrumental repertoire (guitar, bass and synth) to include organ, lap steel, marimba, glockenspiel and sitar.
“I think it’s a lot more ambitious than any record I’ve worked on just in terms of the instrumentation alone,” she says of the album, which also features drummer Zoë Brecher, an eight-piece orchestra on two songs and guest vocals from Helado Negro’s Roberto Lange, Deerhoof’s Satomi Matsuzaki, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs and Pile’s Rick Maguire. Dupuis is most proud of assembling an all-women production team, including Sarah Tudzin, Erin Tonkon, Maryam Qudus and Emily Lazar.
“I specifically found women to work with on this record partially because women in production are so underrepresented. But also, I just had a number of people whose work I was a fan of,” she says. “I think also as someone who’s not male who works in production, it can be frustrating when you see the people who are the most outspoken about feminism and hiring of women in music, [and then] you look at their engineering credits and it’s all men.”
This desire to impart change extends beyond her music. In addition to helping poets through her label’s poetry journal and musicians through various organizations, she raises awareness about opioid addiction through organizations such as Harm Reduction Coalition and Prevention Point. (She’s held fundraisers at every tour since 2016.)
Dupuis hopes her words and actions provide a guiding hand in processing and preventing an epidemic.
“Everyone I know has lost too many friends to overdose,” she says. “So I’ve worked on having anti-overdose medication available at our shows, as well as distribution of it and training and other services as a way to try to normalize these concepts…We could save a lot of lives that don’t need to be lost if more people were educated.” | <urn:uuid:8ccc7111-cc14-4bf4-ab75-d0ca2161543d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.spin.com/2020/09/speedy-ortiz-sadie-dupuis-interview/ | 2024-04-25T08:47:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.981214 | 1,283 |
Future editions of the Commonwealth Games, from 2026 onwards, are set to only feature two compulsory sports – athletics and swimming – under a proposed strategic roadmap designed to give host cities more flexibility and drive down costs.
While next year’s games, scheduled to be held in Birmingham, UK, between 28 July and 8 August, will feature 19 sports (of which 16 are designated as mandatory) the Commonwealth Games Federation has now recommended that only “approximately 15 sports” feature at future games’ from 2026 onwards.
This change was approved, as part of the 2026-2030 CGF strategic roadmap, at the body’s general assembly yesterday by the various Commonwealth Games Associations.
Athletics and swimming would be given the protected status of being compulsory for several reasons, the CGF said as it outlined the proposed changes – their historical place in the programme, their popularity and their capacity for inclusivity and gender balance.
While another 21 events have been listed as core sports, there would be no definite requirement for host cities to include any one of them in their programme, and the local organising bodies would have much more choice as to what their programmes looked like.
The CGF has also said that, from now on, there will be no fundamental requirement for future host cities to have an athletes’ village and is instead encouraging other options which would reduce costs.
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By GlobalDataThe CGF has said: “As part of ongoing consultation with international federations, there are ambitions for a revised sports programme to provide hosts with more flexibility to choose from a wider list of core sports.
"This will now include disciplines that have previously been listed as optional sports such as Twenty20 cricket, beach volleyball, and 3×3 basketball.
"This will allow hosts the ability to propose entirely new sports, relevant to their nation or culture, to enhance cultural showcasing and community engagement."
In making these changes, the CGF believes it will make hosting games more attractive to cities around the world, with recent editions having struggled to attract bidders.
Despite its intention to have a host in place for the 2026 Commonwealth Games by 2019, there has still been no final decision made.
Hamilton in Canada has been the CGF’s preferred host city for the last 18 months, but the governing body has so far been unable to get a successful bid over the line.
If that city pulls out, then sources have reported that Australia, Sri Lanka and India are also being considered as options.
However, Dame Louise Martin, the CGF's president, has now told BBC Sport she is confident that a host city for the games in five years' time will be in place by the first quarter of 2022.
She added, on the changes to the mandatory sports' allocation: “Our games need to adapt, evolve and modernise to ensure we continue to maintain our relevance and prestige across the commonwealth.
”Our next step is to work closely with our international federation partners to ensure they can contribute to the vision and direction of the roadmap in order to underpin the future of the games.”
She continued: "What we have to do is find the sports that the youth of today work with. So nothing is off the table."
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Mental Health has been in the news a lot recently, with the recent “Heads Together” campaign being launched by members of the royal family to promote Britain’s talking about mental health, the Lord Mayor of London’s “This is me in the City” appeal, together with other campaigns being promoted by MIND, Rethink Mental Illness and other charities. Indeed, as some of you will know, this is a key time of year for mental health with May being Mental Health Awareness month in the USA and next week being Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK.
One of the recurring themes of these campaigns is the need to break the perceived stigma of mental health illness, which prevents people disclosing their problems and seeking treatment. With this in mind, it was surprising to read some of the commentary in yesterday’s newspapers concerning the mental well-being of Aaron Lennon, the Everton and England winger. Whilst, in the main, the reaction has been supportive, with a huge outpouring of support and sympathy for the player online, some media reporting has still dwelt on the sensational – past personal indiscretions, paparazzi photos, and salary and wages for instance.
Mental Health in football, and indeed in sport as a whole, is a serious and on-going issue. Many sportspeople, for example Clarke Carlisle (former QPR and Burnley defender and former chairman of the Professional Footballers Association), Freddie Flintoff, Marcus Trescothick and Jonathan Trott (all England cricketers), Brandon Marshall (NFL), Frank Bruno (boxing), Paul Gascoigne, Stan Collymore (football), Vicky Pendleton (cycling) and Duncan Bell (rugby union) have all revealed that they have suffered or do suffer from mental health issues. Indeed, what from the outside seems like a fairy-tale job, in which individuals are showered with adulation, money and are only “playing a game” is actually a very high pressure job, at which individuals are subject to increasing scrutiny, particularly in this era of Instagram, twitter and instant (sometimes fake) news. Further, players often are reluctant to admit to mental health issues, fearing that admitting a perceived ‘weakness’ might impact upon their chances of selection, or lead to taunting and abuse from fans.
Given the number of individuals both in and out of top level sport who have admitted struggling with the stigma of their mental health issues, one wonders how this may impact other players who are considering whether to reveal their own struggles with similar issues. For example, given recent reports, would you want to tell the world in an attempt to break the stigma of mental illness, or would you be tempted to struggle on and try to hide the issue in order to avoid subjecting yourself to the same scrutiny that Lennon has been subjected to? | <urn:uuid:8d4004da-e577-46b9-9ee9-849574a4df8c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.sports.legal/2017/05/mental-health-in-sport-in-the-spotlight/ | 2024-04-25T08:13:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.967644 | 587 |
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17 September 2022 – 7 January 2023
Small Wonders celebrates plants, animals and habitats which are sometimes overlooked but nevertheless remarkable in their own way and most likely under threat from climate change, sea level rise, pollution, development or intensive farming methods. Based around the work of contemporary artists the exhibition reminds us of the richness of British wildlife while highlighting the precarious situation in which many species are now found.
Kurt Jackson goes in search of the New Forest cicada; Julia Manning explores the mysterious lives of eels and moths; we find Angie Lewin among the plants of the Outer Hebrides; Carry Akroyd combines printed imagery with the words of that great champion of small wonders the poet John Clare; Geoffrey Dashwood’s minimalist bronzes capture the character of smaller native birds; contrasting sculptures from Harriet Mead feature insects made from found scrap and old tools.
For the exhibition artists Nik Pollard and Kittie Jones spent a week working near Lymington, Kittie capturing the flora and birdlife on the Solent shore and Nik hunting for rare plants and insects in the meadows and woodland of the New Forest.
Local naturalists will also be selecting and writing about their favourite small wonders to be highlighted in the exhibition and nearby conservation groups will be celebrated for the work they do in protecting species and habitats. The exhibition also encourages visitors to go out and experience these wonders for themselves and reminds us of the benefits to mental and physical health of re-engaging with the natural world, which proved for many to be one of the saving graces of the COVID lockdowns.
The artworks will be largely contemporary but also included are historic woodcuts by Allen William Seaby from the St Barbe collection, featuring species that were plentiful when the artist was working a hundred years ago but are now in severe decline.
Contemporary Artists Taking Part:
Carry Akroyd, Kim Atkinson, Geoffrey Dashwood, Kurt Jackson, Kittie Jones, Angie Lewin, Julia Manning, Harriet Mead, Nik Pollard, Esther Tyson
Title image: Machair by Angie Lewin
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On March 13, 2020, the College of Teachers held an emergency meeting in the 78th Street building to assess the rapidly deteriorating public health situation and how it might affect the School’s pedagogy and program in the coming weeks or months. Terms like “distance learning” or “beyond the classroom” were just being invented, only one or two of us had ever led a Zoom meeting, and the protracted shutdown that ensued was not yet obviously imminent. Spring break was just beginning, buying us a little time to plan and adjust; nevertheless, fear was spreading in the wake of the pandemic, and teachers recognized right away that the immediate pedagogical task would be to counteract anxiety, isolation, and discontinuity of experience already emerging. It was a reassuringly calm and circumspect meeting: we knew better than to make concrete plans, and we felt that years of direct and interested engagement with children and families would allow us to adapt our offerings and our ways of teaching. Because our curriculum derives from an intention to meet individually developing human beings rather than from extrinsic standards or regulations, we felt quite ready to adapt school to whatever seemed needed in whatever ways we could. We knew that we would make mistakes, that we would have to forego aspects of school that had seemed essential, and that we would need to work harder than ever before. But we also knew that if we remained attentive to our core principles (that our work with students is for life and not just for now, that teaching and learning are inherently collaborative and not just to and from individuals, and that capacities for intuitive understanding can be strengthened and put to use and not just wished for in the abstract), we would discover and invent paths through the crisis—varying and evolving the program in consonance with our philosophical-pedagogical convictions.
The leading work of the College of Teachers is to coordinate, support, assess, and transform the School’s program and curriculum according to our shared pedagogical ideals. By far the most important dimension of this endeavor is to perceive the life activity of the School in as many ways as we can, and last spring that’s exactly what was needed more than anything else as we experimented and revised. Moreover, the main project wasn’t the emergency conversion to online teaching and learning—it was to plan simultaneously for the summer and for the upcoming school year. Resilience for the College was less an ideal than a method: we needed to sustain a centered imagination of an institution that no longer had a location (much less a way to gather), and the only way to do this was to sustain a manifold of dialogues all through the community. It was this work that was “harder than ever before,” namely, to reach out to parents, colleagues or students with warmth and interest but without the ability to offer specific reassurances about concrete future plans. Resilience meant that the College had to meet far more frequently than usual just to consider what had to change right away, what was actually happening, and what would be needed down the line.
This work was and is a privilege rather than a burden. The College is not an emergency management group, but it is an emergency understanding group, which is a logical consequence of our commitment to an education in freedom. Our free responsibility has been to meet the pandemic conditions not as obstacles to be circumvented but as comprehensible life circumstances for which we teachers are always inwardly preparing; to encounter these things out of reverence for human development and with devoted regard for our students’ well-being.
The College meeting in March 2020 turned out to be the last in-person gathering of teachers until we began arriving again at the school in August. It has been a labor of love to reinvent school, not because everything we have put together has been lovable but because we have felt the trust and support of the community as we have essayed to meet the moment through a period of bewildering changes. Resilience is not a longing for normalcy but inner strength for the future and a disposition to welcome it. Resilience is not somehow invoked by teachers but practiced in conjunction with our students every day.
With heartfelt appreciation, and on behalf of the College,
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Stem Cells and Your Muscles
Bone Marrow Stem Cells for Muscle Repair
In the early days of stem cell research, scientists reported that stem cells from the bone marrow have the ability to transform into muscle cells and to participate in the process of muscle repair., Furthermore, using animal models of muscle injuries, studies documented how stem cells are naturally released from the bone marrow after a muscle injury, how they travel to the injured muscle where they migrate into the muscle and how, upon contact with damaged muscle tissue, they contribute to repair., These studies highlighted the extent to which stem cells naturally play an important role in the repair of muscle tissue.Can Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization Help Repair Muscle?
Scientists documented how an injection of bone marrow stem cells directly into an injured muscle can enhance the repair of muscle tissue. However, given the fact that bone marrow stem cells naturally contribute to muscle repair, further investigation was warranted to determine whether simply triggering the release of stem cells from the bone marrow could enhance the recovery of an injured muscle. Using the pharmaceutical stem cell mobilizer Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF), scientists demonstrated that Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization (ESCM) could indeed enhance and accelerate muscle repair. It was found that ESCM enhances muscle recovery via the conversion of stem cells into muscle cells, but also by stimulating satellite cells already present in the muscle. The outcome not only verified enhanced muscle repair but also demonstrated increased muscle strength.Similar results have been documented using the natural stem cell mobilizer Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA). An extract of AFA was shown to significantly enhance muscle regeneration after severe muscle damage.
What This Could Mean for Degenerative Muscle Diseases
While no actual treatment is in sight, it is interesting to mention that a number of stem cell-based approaches have been documented to improve symptoms of muscular dystrophy. For example, dental pulp stem cells injected into the bloodstream were reported to engraft within affected muscles and to improve symptoms of muscular dystrophy. Injection of stem cells isolated from muscle tissue directly into the artery feeding the affected muscle also led to regeneration of the muscle., Similar results were obtained in humans with the injection of muscle-derived stem cells directly into the affected muscles.Promising results have also been seen with ESCM. Using G-CSF, stimulating the release on bone marrow stem cells was reported to support muscle regeneration in an animal model of muscular dystrophy, and to improve muscular function in a model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).,
Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization and Athletic Performance
It is interesting to note that intense exercise alone leads to an increase in the number of circulating stem cells. For example, the number of circulating stem cells increases significantly after a marathon.,, It is believed to be the microscopic muscle tissue damage linked to the intense physical activity that triggers the secretion of G-CSF and the consequent release of stem cells from the bone marrow. Exercise also promotes the conversion of stem cells into Endothelial Progenitor Cells destined to build new capillaries into damaged muscle tissue.Therefore, it is a natural response of the body to release stem cells after intense physical activity in order to assist in the repair of microscopic muscle injuries. With this in mind, it is likely that supporting the release of stem cells from the bone marrow with the daily use of a natural herbal stem cell mobilizer could enhance muscle repair in athletes and increase athletic performance over time. Though no studies have been done to document such increase in physical performances, this is supported by many empirical reports from novice and professional athletes alike. | <urn:uuid:74ca6274-28f4-4e61-8146-1fe0803b72c9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.stemregen.co/pages/muscles-performance | 2024-04-25T08:53:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.930113 | 738 |
First published September 14, 2022 by the Morning News and SCNow d reproduced here with permission.
Buenos Aries is the largest city and capital of Argentina with over 15 million population in Metro including 3 million in City. Along with Rio de Janeiro, it is the most visited city in South America. It has lots of similarities to Rio but is probably more diverse than Rio, since immigrants have come from all the world. Like Rio it has hosted many international events including the Pan American Games and also the World Cup twice; it hosted a G20 economic summit in 2018. The name means “Fair/Good Winds” borrowed from the Virgin Mary of the Fair Winds Shrine in Sardinia. The city lies along the ocean and the large Rio de la Plata (River of Silver). The locals call it “BA” and/or “Baires.” I have been to Buenos Aires only once, but I love it still.
The Spanish first came in 1516, led by Juan Diaz de Solis, and the town was established in 1536 by Pedro de Mendoza in the area now called San Telmo. The Europeans fled Buenos Aires in 1542 from the indigenous peoples to return in 1580 when it was re-established by Juan de Garay with larger force. Trade formed the basis of its business, and it remains the largest port in South America, but trade was hampered by the Spanish efforts to control trade from Seville, Spain, through Lima, Peru, to avoid the English and other pirates. But Peru is a long way from BA; Spanish rule thus fell out of favor. The British were even cheeky enough to invade in 1806 and occupy BA. Finally, after some internal fighting, the locals were able to control the city and start a Revolution against Spain in 1810, commemorated by a May national holiday, more-or-less successful by 1816 with the assistance of Jose de San Martin, along the way they also fought off French influence in 1848. By about 1860 the locals were able to align most of the rest of Argentina to their cause and Buenos Aires was made the national capital.
Major development and construction followed from 1880 to 1930 and again from 1945 to 1980. During this time there was immense immigration from Italy and Spain and also the rest of South America; later immigration came from Eastern Europe and recently from China and Taiwan. It became a center for theatre, radio, television and films. Rapid growth led to social upheaval and a rise in poverty, feeding a movement called “Peronism” led by Juan Peron, including a time of civil war. Peron was in and out of political power until 1974 when he was succeeded by his third wife, Isabel, for two years. Peron’s second wife, Eva/Evita, was probably more popular and famous than Isabel; Eva’s body after her 1952 death was literally moved around the world, returned to Argentina in 1974, and since 1976 rests in a well visited and fortified Recoleta mausoleum in BA. Remember the song and play “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” by Julie Covington, written by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice, MCA, 1976. The military intervened in 1976 using unexpected ferocity with some 30,000 “disappeared” people. BA returned to civilian control by 1996 and mostly stabile ever since. This modern area saw large freeway development for auto traffic and removal of slums, but these efforts still are poorly received by the locals.
BA hosts an astonishingly 300 different plays each weekend so you must at least peek in at the Kirchner Cultural Center (the Jewish population of BA is about 10 times that of Rio) and the Teatro Colon Symphony Hall. Not to mention symphony halls (8), live play theatres (45), museums (189) and bookstores (735, the largest density of bookstores worldwide, don’t miss El Ateneo). Prominent museums include MALBA, the National Museum of Fine Arts, Fundacion Ripora, Faena Arts Center, the Usina del Arte, the Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art, the Wuinquela Marin Museum, the Evita Museum, the Peace Palace and the Palais de Glace. One day in November most museums are open free to the public for almost 24 hours (the Night of the Museums). The best art may be the street art usually most vibrant on weekends particularly in the barrios of San Telmo, Recoleta, Palermo, Villa, Urquiza, and Coghlan; one Sunday, Shirley and I with close friends spent all day in San Telmo and took a free Tango lesson, too. I don’t think the locals sleep over weekends.
Argentina is famous for the Tango dance originating in its bordellos and now spread around the world. It was influenced by African, Cuban-Spanish and local music and dances. It was soon viewed as sexual and banned for a time in 1910 moving to Europe, Russia and the United States, finally coming back to Argentina during the Peron era, but not fully embraced again until 1984. Now the Tango is a tourist backbone with dancing in streets, in clubs, in supper clubs and in large, commercial halls. You can buy tickets at the doors, on the streets and in your hotels, but I would suggest the hotel tickets as they usually provide transportation. Usually your cameras are welcome, but most halls sell commercial photos, too. And while enjoying the show, consider some Mate, Malbec wine, Fernet, or Sangria- all favorites in Argentina.
Other major tourist attractions include the Cabildo government center (1610), the Kavanagh Building (1934), the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Library, The Obelisk, the Palace de Aguas Corrientes, the Garibaldi Plaza, Mayo Plaza, the American Express Plaza and the Jose de San Martin Plaza with various monuments and streets dedicated to The Liberator (his death is now a National Holiday celebrated the third Monday of August), the Nereidas fountain, the Recoleta Cemetery, the Floralis Generica, Casa Rosala and the Ave de Julio (the widest street in the world). BA has some 250 parks and green spaces, the most notable the Park of February Third, the Botanical Gardens, the Japanese Gardens, the Plaza de Mayo and the Plaza San Martin. The public transport is very good and includes a subway system; sometimes you can avoid the fares. A local curiosity: Buenos Aries has more streets named for women, then any other city in the world.
I recommend side trips across the river to Colonia Sacramento, Uruguay and into the hills west of the City to Villa General Belgrano.
The Argentinians love beef and fish, the beef often sliced from skewers at the table. I have less experience here than in other cities, but I recommend restaurants El Artigiana, Angus, Champs Elysees, El Mirasol, La Estancia, Puerta del Inca and 1880. | <urn:uuid:64373430-3e28-4e8e-9fe3-b07a9508a6c5> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.stephenaimbeau.com/post/my-favorite-international-cities-19-buenos-aires | 2024-04-25T07:23:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.955518 | 1,468 |
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What is a pyramid scheme and why is it illegal?
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The penalties for investment crime, such as pyramid scheme fraud, can vary, depending on the particulars of the case and the individual’s involvement. Here is what can be expected if found guilty of such as crime:
- Custodial sentence – this can be from six months to ten years in prison and in some circumstances, a suspended sentence may be handed down
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What's Your Dairy Farm Worth?
What's Your Dairy Farm Worth?
Knowledge and comprehension of automation and technologies is necessary to understand the operations of a dairy farm and create an independent valuation.
The typical dairy buyer lives in an urban area or a suburb, and may believe that milk comes from cows on a farm surrounded by horses, pigs, and goats, all of which are cared for by a farmer named Mr. MacDonald. In this imagination, this farmer wakes up in the early hours, puts on a pair of overalls and goes inside a red barn to individually milk each cow into a metal pail. In reality, the typical dairy buyer likely does not comprehend the highly automated and efficient nature of a dairy farm, the rising use of improved technologies for milking and pregnancies, the impact of declining commodity prices, particularly milk and beef prices, on the profits of a dairy farm, and principles of accounting used to prepare the financial statements. Knowledge and comprehension of these items is necessary to understand the operations of a dairy farm and to ultimately prepare an independent valuation.
Overview of a Dairy Farm’s Valuation
A valuation of a dairy farm is unique relative to valuations of a standard manufacturing or retail business due to the differing nature of financial statements, the specific nomenclature used in the dairy industry, and the unique operations of an agri-operation business. As a going concern, the valuation should consider both the tangible and intangible value of the business. As a dairy farm does not operate as an asset holding company, the Income and Market Approaches are better suited to capture both tangible and intangible value. Thus, while a cash flow driven approach is the most appropriate for a dairy farm, an asset based approach can be utilized to set a floor value. In theory, the intangible value of a commodity based business is minimized when commodity prices (in this case milk and beef prices) are lower, as commodity prices have a higher impact on the cash flows of a dairy farm relative to the underlying assets of the dairy farm. As milk prices were low as of the date of this article, the intangible value of a dairy farm is likely much lower compared to two years ago when dairy prices were almost double their current level.
Financial Statement Analysis
Many family-owned business are organized as pass-through entities (such as a subchapter S corporation, LLC, or limited partnership), which utilize the accrual method of accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for their financial statements. As a pass-through entity, all income and losses flow directly to the equity interest owners, and report such income or loss on their individual tax returns. Although pass-through entities are not subject to federal income tax returns, state franchise tax based on revenue or gross profit levels still apply.
In analyzing the financial statements of a dairy farm, it is important to understand the composition of the individual line items. For example, in GAAP financial statements, many times the ‘milk sales’ line item is simply not a function of production and price. The amount of milk sales is adjusted by the quantity of protein in the milk, as higher amounts of butterfat and other solids receive a higher price. Additionally, if a dairy farm is under an agreement to sell all of its milk to a cooperative, the price the farm receives is often adjusted so that profitability is shared between other cooperative members (known as the basis adjustment). Lastly, expenses of the dairy farm that are passed to customers such has hauling expenses and creamery association chargers are also included in milk sales and listed again as an expense (effectively netting against each other).
Another important distinction between the financial statement analysis of a dairy farm and other businesses is the unique adjustments required to calculate net cash flow. In the valuation of a standard manufacturing company, an appraiser could employ an income approach in which earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) is calculated based on the income statement, and the balance sheet and cash flow statement are used to make adjustments for working capital and capital expenditures. On the financial statements of a dairy farm, one major source of income that may not appear (or appears understated) includes the proceeds from the sale of livestock. For example, an income statement may present the sale of livestock net of the cost basis (feed costs that were capitalized). As an income approach is based on cash inflows and outflows, a valuation should separately account for the cash inflow from the sale of an animal and the cash outflows for the feed costs allocated to each animal. Another distinction between the financial statements of dairy farms is deprecation. Deprecation is split in two ways, with the first being deprecation of the dairy herd and the other for capital expenditures such as property and equipment.
Drivers of a Dairy Farm Valuation
The primarily cash inflows and outflows of a dairy farm are as follows:
1. Milk Sales
The obvious and largest cash inflow of a dairy business is milk sales, which is primarily a function of prices and milk production. As a commodity-based business, a dairy farmer experiences large fluctuations in dairy prices, resulting in a volatile level of revenue and earnings of the business (although some volatility is controlled through hedging). As is the case with most commodity-based businesses, the predictability of milk prices going forward is low at best. Milk prices are impacted by government subsidies, cost of feed, trade agreements, the strength of the U.S. dollar, and weather issues, among other factors. For example, much of the United States faced an oversupply of milk in 2015, partly from dairy farms expanding their herds during the high prices in 2014. This has led some operators to take dramatic steps to bring supply back in line with demand. Milk prices are often times a mix of Class I, II, III, and IV milk prices. The ultimate price received by a dairy farm is dependent upon the largest customers (often times a cooperative) and the end use of the milk (whether for fluid products, cream products, cheese, or butter or dried products). As valuation is forward looking, a normalized milk price should consider both projected and historical prices, with a higher emphasis on futures prices over the next twelve to eighteen months. As futures prices are low as of the date of this article relative to historical levels, a normalized level of milk sales would likely be lower for a current valuation compared to historical levels assuming a similar sized dairy herd. See Figure 1.
A normalized level of production on a going concern basis should be based on the expected size of the milking herd, the herd turnover ratio, and the average number of self-raised heifers transferring over to the milking herd annually. The average production per cow should be analyzed by examining historical production and consideration of whether any growth hormones were used (which may be prohibited by the dairy farm’s customers). Production levels should also be adjusted for dry cows (cows within one to two months of being birth to a calf) as well.
2. Proceeds from Dairy Herd Sales
Every given year, cows in the milking herd are sold because they can no longer be milked efficiently. The primary driver of proceeds from the dairy herd sales are beef prices. If beef prices are high, as they were in 2013 and 2014 due to the droughts throughout the country in 2011 and 2012, coupled with a shortage of supply of cows for beef, a dairy farmer may be motivated to sell less efficient cows of the dairy herd. The dairy farmer would try to maximize pregnancies in order to replace the less efficient milking cows sold for beef in order to also maintain milk sales.
3. Calf Income
Based on capacity constraints and milk and beef prices, dairy farmers often times sell calves (mostly male calves) shortly after birth. Through the use of sexed semen technology, dairy farmers are able to better control the number of female births, allowing for a larger heifer inventory and eventual milking herd. If the calves are born males, they are often times castrated and raised as steers for higher quality beef production or veal.
4. Other Income
Dairy farmers also receive cash flows through patronage dividends (paid through the cooperative of which the dairy farmer is a member), rental income of any property leased to a third party, hospital milk (milk from ill cows that is not suitable for human consumption but fed to calves), USDA program payments, etc. Total income received from these sources is usually less than 10% of total revenue and can be normalized based on historical averages for valuation purposes.
5. Feed Expense
The largest expense of a dairy farm is feed expense. This expense is typically listed separately as each cow consumes differing quantities of food. Typically, milking cows will consume more than double of dry cows and bulls. Similar to milk prices, feed prices must also be normalized by considering historical, current, and expected future prices. While examining historical feed expenses, it is important to consider the inventory accounting method of the dairy farm. For example, Figures 2 and 3 show that it is clear that feed costs declined in 2014 and 2015 from their peak levels in 2013. However, if the dairy farm is utilizing a first in, first out (“FIFO”) inventory accounting method, it is likely that the feed cost on the 2015 income statement will not reflect the decline in feed costs as a dairy farm typically keeps more than one year’s worth of inventory onsite. A valuation analysis should focus more on the actual cash outflow a dairy farm will incur over the foreseeable future rather than historical costs already incurred. As of the date of this article, lower feed prices were the saving grace of a dairy farmer’s bottom line, as the lower prices help offset the lower revenue levels due to low milk prices.
6. Labor Costs
Although this is also a large cost of a dairy farm, the management of a dairy farm is mostly able to closely predict this cost based on expected production levels and wages. Often times, recent historical levels serve as a reasonable proxy for this cost in the near future.
7. Capital Expenditures and Depreciation
The capital expenditures of a dairy farm can be split into two types: property and equipment purchases and heifer raising costs. Property and equipment purchases for a dairy farm primarily include the construction, expansion, or renovation of its buildings and other facilities, tractors, trucks, loaders, and feed transporters. These purchases are capitalized and depreciated similar to any other operating company. Some of these capital items need to be purchased every five to seven years, so a determination of an average annual capital expenditure level may be necessary. As mentioned earlier, many dairy farms have their own heifer program of calves from birth to approximately 23 months of age. All costs of feed and raising of the heifers are capitalized. Thus, although this feed expense is not captured on the income statement (the feed expense line item on the income statement only captures feed costs of the dairy herd, dry cows, and bulls), the valuation analysis needs to capture the cash outflow of the heifer raising costs separately, along with depreciation expense (which is typically included in cost of goods sold). The depreciation expense related to the dairy herd is split into two classifications: depreciation expense and cost of dairy herd sold. Cost of dairy herd sold represents the depreciation expense of any cows of the dairy herd that were sold in that given year, while depreciation expense represents the annual depreciation of cows still in the dairy herd at the end of a given fiscal year. In order for a valuation analysis under an Income Approach to be accurate, it is important for a valuation to adjust for cash expenditures included on the income statement and exclude non-cash expenses.
8. Other Operating Expenses
The other operating expenses of a dairy farm, except for fuel costs and wages of hourly employees, are mostly fixed expenses that should increase over time in line with inflation.
A dairy farm’s audited or reviewed financial statements may include milk production and dairy herd statistics that would assist in forming assumptions to determine normalized free cash flow for a dairy farm. An example set of data, and the normalization assumptions that was derived using the data, is provided in Figures 4 and 5.
Non-Operating Assets and Other Adjustments
The determination of the operating equity value of a dairy farm involves the calculation of projected or normalized free cash flows and an appropriate discount rate that captures the market, industry, size, and company specific risks of such dairy farm. In the event that the dairy farm owns cash and other non-operating assets (i.e., assets not required in the business operations of the dairy farm), it may be necessary to make adjustments to the operating equity value to incorporate the value of these assets. Specifically for dairy farms, it’s important to also make adjustments to capture the seasonality of the business. As cows consume more feed in the spring and fall, dairy farms typically purchase higher levels of feed for such seasons, which theoretically implies lower levels of cash and/or a higher line of credit balance. On the other hand, the summer and winter months typically have lower feed levels, which implies a higher cash balance and/or a lower line of credit balance. However, a lower level of feed in the summer and winter months may require an adjustment for a working capital deficit. Overall, a dairy farm’s cash and inventory levels less the line of credit balance should roughly be the same at any given time. Other adjustments to operating equity value also include the addition of any interests in cooperatives or other investments, and the adjustment for the balance of the hedging account of the dairy farm on the given valuation date.
The Net Asset Value method under the Asset Approach is a valuation technique whereby the equity value of a company is determined by developing a market value balance sheet. All assets and liabilities are marked-to-market, and the net asset value of the company represents the equity value on a controlling basis. For a dairy farm, the three largest asset categories usually include its dairy herd, property and equipment, and inventory. The market values of the dairy herd can be determined based the amount a milking cow or heifer could be sold for in the open market. The market values of the dairy farm’s facilities can be obtained from a recent appraisal or from its tax-assessed value, and the value of the inventory is based on its purchase price as dairy farms typically keep feed onsite for the next twelve to eighteen months. The remaining market values of the assets can usually be estimated by their book values.
As most dairy farms operate as profitable, going-concern business enterprises, we typically do not utilize an Asset Approach to determine the Fair Market Value of interests in dairy farms. A pitfall of the Asset Approach is that the intangible value of a business is not captured. Thus, although we do not utilize the Asset Approach directly, this method can serve to set a floor value of the business since at worst a dairy farmer can simply liquidate his assets, pay off liabilities, and keep the remainder as equity. We do acknowledge, however, that if a dairy farm is not generating a sufficient level of cash flow relative to its asset mix, or the land has more value for real estate development, there is a possibility that an asset based approach could yield the highest and best value. | <urn:uuid:c08f04da-e25a-4dbf-9e47-a076ea967c41> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.stout.com/it-it/insights/article/whats-your-dairy-farm-worth | 2024-04-25T08:38:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.958547 | 3,140 |
When do the first cost of living payments get paid out, how much are they and when will they arrive?
More than eight million households in the UK will get their first cash payment next month designed to help them with the escalating cost of living.
But who is in line to get the first round of government money, how does it arrive and when?
What is a cost of living payment?
In May the government unveiled a package of measures designed to help everyone with the rising cost of bills and prices.
Every household in England, Scotland and Wales will receive a base payment of £400 later this year which will be added to energy bills in the form of a credit while - additionally - anyone on means-tested benefits will be given a further £650 and pensioners who receive winter fuel payments £300.
Those who are on non-means-tested disability benefits will get an extra payment of £150.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says around eight million of the most vulnerable households will in total receive at least £1,200 this year – although this does include the £150 council tax rebate many will have already been given.
What is being paid next month?
Next month eight million low income households will get the first of their two cost of living instalments, which when added together come to £650.
The first payment, being sent out next month, is for £326. A second instalment of £324 will be sent to qualifying low income households in the autumn.
The payments, say officials, are designed to be deliberately slightly unequal to minimise fraud risks from those who may 'seek to exploit this system' while households who didn't qualify for the first payment can obtain the second if their circumstances have changed.
When is the money arriving?
The £326 lump sum, that households won't need to pay back, will begin landing in bank accounts from July 14 and that process will continue until the end of the month and everyone has been paid their money.
Ministers say they hope it will support the groups which are becoming most vulnerable to the rising costs because they don't have the spare income to absorb the rising prices.
Work and Pensions Secretary, Thérèse Coffey explained: "With millions of the lowest-income households soon seeing the first of two cash instalments land into their bank accounts, we are taking action to directly help families with the cost of living.
"This one-off payment totalling £650 is part of our £37 billion cost of living support package that will put an extra £1,200 into the pockets of those most in need."
Who will receive the £326?
While every household in the UK will be given £400 to put towards the cost of their energy bils in the autumn (on top of the £150 Council Tax rebate that has already been paid) the extra £650 lump sum is reserved for those likely to be struggling the most as we go through this year.
The DWP, which is making the £650 payment in two amounts starting with £326 in July, will pay the money to all households receiving the following benefits: Universal Credit, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Pension Credit.
Payments from HMRC for those on tax credits only will follow shortly after each to avoid duplicate payments.
To be eligible to get this first instalment claimants needed to be in receipt of one of the benefits listed above, or have begun a claim which is later successful, as of May 25 this year.
The eligibility date to be entitled to receive the second instalment - for people whose circumstances might have since changed - will be announced soon alongside payment dates for the additional money being sent to disabled people and pensioners who claim winter fuel payments.
Does the money affect other benefits?
The short answer is no, it won't.
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Protect Your Wang! An unusual and bold collaboration between designer, Alexander Wang and condom maker, Trojan to honour Pride Month.
Did you ever wonder what the world’s most luxurious condom would look like? While Taiwanese-American fashion designer Alexander Wang has not reinvented the condom, he’s included a branded Trojan in his Protect Your Wang capsule, launching today. The collection, available in Wang’s Soho flagship store in New York City, with some items available online, also includes socks, hats, bandanas, and T-shirts. Each item is labelled with “Protect Your Wang.”
Alexander Wang and Trojan Condoms today unveil a limited-edition “Protect Your Wang” capsule collection as a continuation of the brands’ commitment to supporting the LGBTQ community and celebrating Pride. The capsule and condom is now available in the link in our bio and at our SoHo, New York flagship and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the LGBT Center of New York to support the organization’s sexual health programs. To celebrate #ProtectYourWang, we invite you to join us at #NYCPride2018 where we will be part of the march in a custom-made Alexander Wang x Trojan Condoms float.
Wanting to do something special for Pride, Wang contacted Trojan last year, and they came up with a limited-edition capsule collection to promote safe sex. Part of the proceeds will go to the LGBT Center in New York towards sexual health education programs.
To 34-year-old Wang, who is from San Francisco, Pride is an event that’s been part of his whole life. “That celebration of optimism and bringing people together not only for what they have in common but how they are different. I love that message,” he said. Pride has always been one of his favourite moments of the year, and he wanted to create products that would engage his friends and fans to support initiatives he is passionate about.
The designer also designed a ‘Protect Your Wang float, which will be debut at the New York City Pride March on Sunday, June 24. “I can’t wait for everyone to see it on the streets of New York,” he said.
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The weather is warming up, the barbecues have rolled out of storage, and the spring jackets have made their way back into the closet. That can only mean one thing – it’s finally summertime. And what better way to celebrate summer than to hit the open road.
After a year marked by lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, a road trip may just be the ultimate tonic. A road trip is everything this year wasn’t: a freeing, fun-filled, fresh-aired experience through new places.
But in order to hit the road right, you need the best vehicle for the job. If you’re on the market for a new vehicle and you love to road trip, then check out the vehicles listed below.
After extensive research and side-by-side analysis, this article has narrowed the field to three vehicles, each corresponding to a different type of road trip. Notably, each of these vehicles is made by Ford, who has emerged as the undisputed kings of road-tripping. Let’s hit the road.
For the Active Adventurer: The F-150
If you’re the kind of road-tripper who loves outdoor activities, you will probably need a vehicle that tows boats, hauls camping gear and mountain bikes, and is tough enough to withstand some off-road driving. The Ford F-150 is that vehicle.
There’s a reason the F-150 has been the most popular vehicle in North America for decades. With a max towing capacity of 14,000 pounds and a best-in-class available payload of 3,325 pounds, this truck is a workhorse. It can tow and haul whatever you need.
Normally, trucks don’t make for great road trip vehicles because of their spartan interiors, but the F-150 is comfortable, too, with an excellent infotainment system to keep everyone happy. To see if it’s right for you, test out a new Ford F-150 at your local dealer.
For the Love of Driving: The Mustang Mach-E
There is a particular subset of road trip enthusiasts that simply do it for the feeling of the open road. They hop on the I-95, Route 66 or the Trans-Canada Highway, and let their engines roar. In the grand tradition of this type of road trip, the pony car is king.
This past year, Ford did something unprecedented: They made an all-electric pony car. They took their iconic Mustang and swapped its gas engine for a powerful electric engine, thereby crafting a vehicle perfect for road trips. On the one hand, you get a sleek, fun-to-drive Mustang; on the other, you get a cost-effective alternative that saves you money on gas.
For the Family Road Trip: The Explorer
Finally, there is a separate kind of road trip experience – the family road trip. While either of the vehicles above make great family options, this article gives a slight edge to the Ford Explorer. A top safety pick from the IIHS, the Explorer SUV is a family car you can feel comfortable taking across the country. It has ample room (in case the kids get restless) and a top-notch infotainment system to keep the whole family entertained during long stretches of highway.
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Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021, which came into force on 1 April this year. Bigotry, racism and prejudice are unacceptable in a civilised society and hate crime is already unlawful. However, the SNP government's new legislation risks the right to freedom of expression and will potentially criminalise people for what they say in the privacy of their own homes. Most respondents to the Scottish Parliament justice committee’s public consultation on the legislation raised concerns.
The Scottish Police Federation stated the bill could ‘devastate’ the relationship between the police and the public. Furthermore, the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents believe that activists will abuse the hate crime laws and divert officers from serious crimes. The Scottish Newspaper Society have also said it ‘poses a serious threat to freedom of expression’ and the Faculty of Advocates said there was ‘no alternative but to reconsider the draft bill’.
Scottish Conservative amendments which would have protected free speech were voted down by the SNP and all other parties. As a result, we voted against the legislation as it threatens freed speech and fails to protect the right to privacy. For three years, the legislation was not enacted due to concerns about its impact on people and how it would be enforced. It still remains unclear how it will be policed and prosecuted with various groups warning about the impact on freedom of speech. SNP politicians continue to ignore widespread and credible concerns of academics, lawyers, journalists, entertainers and faith groups.
The Scottish Conservatives would repeal the SNP’s Hate Crime Act and replace it with a Protection of Free Speech Bill. We have an ongoing campaign which you can support on this issue: Scrap the SNP Hate Crime Act.
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
Liam McArthur’s Private Members Bill on Assisted Dying was published/introduced to parliament on 28th March 2024. A link can be found here: Introduced | Scottish Parliament Website.
The decision my party, the Scottish Conservatives, has taken on this bill is to allow a free vote when this is voted upon in the chamber for the Stage 1 debate. However, there is not yet an agreed timeline for when this legislation will be brought in front of parliament. I have thought long and hard about this and have decided that I am unable to support this private members bill. I met Liam McArthur MSP to discuss my concerns and he is aware of them. If you want to learn more about my position on this bill then please read this article which is published on my website: Pressure prompts second thoughts on assisted dying | Sue Webber
I have been heartened that my colleague Miles Briggs MSP is seeking to introduce another private members bill that seeks to make legal the Right to Palliative Care. Right now, 1 in 4 people are not getting access to palliative care in Scotland, and this bill would give people of all ages living with terminal illness and residing in Scotland a legal right to palliative care. The consultation on this Bill has opened and I will be supporting this Bill as it hopefully proceeds through parliament. If you wish to contribute to the consultation a link can be found here: Miles Briggs - Right to Palliative Care (Scotland) Bill Consultation Document (parliament.scot)
The Wildlife and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
I share your concerns about Scotland’s natural landscape and the need to protect our native species and habitats.
The Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill sets out to conserve Scotland’s natural landscape, but I disagree with certain provisions within the legislation that will have a detrimental effect on biodiversity and the rural economy.
The Bill originated from the findings of the Grouse Moor Management Report, or the Werrity Report, which was published in December 2019. The report recommended that a licensing scheme be introduced for the shooting of grouse, and that muirburn, or the controlled burning of moorland vegetation, should only be permitted under licence from NatureScot.
It is apparent from the published legislation that the SNP-Green Government plans go beyond the recommendations of the Werrity report on the regulation of traps, the licensing of grouse moor management, and muirburn.
The proposed licensing scheme for the taking and killing of grouse is disproportionate. Under these provisions, non-adherence to the new unpublished code of practice, along with alleged crimes that have no connection to the management of grouse moors, could see licenses being suspended without NatureScot being satisfied that an offence had been committed. Game keepers and estates could, if a vexatious allegation was presented against them, have their licences revoked, causing a negative impact on investment and livelihoods.
The Scottish Government have also introduced a ban on snaring at Stage 2. Snaring is a carefully managed practice that is necessary to preserve wildlife and biodiversity. It can only be carried out by licensed professionals in situations where snaring is necessary to prevent the rapid decline of other nesting birds because of persistent predation. I would not support the inclusion of provisions that would completely ban the safe use of snares and erode our ability to manage predators.
I also support the retention of muirburn as a land management tool on peatland – especially for the purpose of preventing or reducing the risk of wildfires. However, I do not agree with the provision within the bill that muirburn licences for peatland should only be granted if no other method of vegetation control is available. Cutting, for example, would be less effective and the leftover brash could dry out and ignite causing wildfires. The devastating wildfire at Cannich during the summer of 2023 demonstrates why muirburn is essential to prevent habitats from being destroyed.
The Scottish Conservatives were the only party to vote against the bill at Stage 3. We believe that the legislation will have a detrimental effect on the rural economy and biodiversity. It is being driven by an SNP-Green Government that has no understanding of rural life, and the practices that are essential for wildlife conservation. The bill will deter future investment into Scotland’s estates and thereby place jobs in local communities at risk. It will also have a damaging effect on estate management, could potentially result in more wildfires, and will not help us to achieve our targets for sustainable food production, biodiversity, and climate change.
Thank you again for contacting me about this issue.
The recent ruling by the Court of Session stated that the City of Edinburgh Council’s short-term lets licencing policy was unlawful.
I am growing increasingly concerned by the sheer complexity of the system, and the challenges being placed on small businesses across the area. Livelihoods are at risk.
This legal decision is another example of the Council failing to do their due diligence and a scheme which has faced problems from the outset.
On 1 October 2022, the law around short-term lets changed and now requires hosts to apply for a short-term let licence before they can accept bookings or receive guests. Although, the application deadline for existing operators has now been extended to October 2023.
When the final version of the licensing scheme was brought to Parliament only the Scottish Conservatives expressed concerns, and it is regrettable that this legislation was approved.
I support the right of homeowners and tenants to enjoy the use of their property, but I know that the SNP-Green Government’s policy will impact on self-catering businesses, as well as Airbnb and similar short-term let providers.
Tourism businesses across Scotland have been devastated by the pandemic and the last thing they need is to be burdened by more red tape. The Scottish Conservatives warned SNP-Green Ministers that the scheme was unworkable, but they failed to listen.
It is now time that SNP-Green Ministers suspended the short term lets legislation and consult again on a workable solution which would deliver the health and safety outcomes we all want to see.
Going forward, please be assured the Scottish Conservatives will continue to challenge the SNP-Green Government on this issue with the aim of ensuring that any changes to the law in this area are both necessary and proportionate.
I recognise the huge importance of the work teachers do. The education of future generations is vital to the success of this country. I know the last thing teachers want is to be on strike over pay and as a result unable to educate our children and young people.
As you will be well aware, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) teaching union is currently in the midst of strike action until at least the 21st April.
On the 15th of February the EIS unanimously rejected the SNP latest pay offer branding it ‘inadequate’ and unacceptable’.
The lack of urgency on the part of the SNP Education Secretary to resolve this dispute is stark and the continuing disruption is a damning legacy of a party who claim education is their top priority.
Already, Scottish pupils and parents have had to deal with rescheduled preliminary exams and now face additional disruption because of the SNP’s failure to reach a deal with the teachers’ union. Over the last 16 years the SNP have run down Scotland’s education system and it is clear that teachers now have had enough.
I do not want to see the education of children and young people further disrupted and I urge the SNP Government to recognise the hard work teachers put in, fully engage in negotiations and propose a fair pay offer to teachers so these strikes can end and get teachers back to teaching.
Gender recognition reform Bill
The Scottish Conservatives recognise that improvements to the system of gender recognition would be beneficial for trans people. Now that the SNP Government have published their Bill we will constructively scrutinise proposals that may help to make the system and process easier.
However, as drafted, the proposals do not protect women’s rights and they do not offer enough protection for women’s safety. Women have raised legitimate and reasonable concerns about sections of this bill and it is essential that the SNP Government both listens to and addresses those concerns.
Improving the process for transgender people must not come at the expense of women’s rights and safety.
Thank you once again for taking the time to contact me on this issue.
Energy Charter Treaty and the threat to a just transition
As you will be aware, the ECT, which is the largest international agreement of its kind, continues to play a crucial role in promoting investment in the energy sector and fostering international cooperation on energy, including in the development of renewable energy worldwide.
For the last two years, those party to the ECT have been negotiating its modernisation to ensure that it is aligned with common climate objectives. I am encouraged by the announcement, on 24 June 2022, of an agreement to this end.
It is important to note that, as of today, the UK has never faced an investor-state dispute under the ECT that has proceeded arbitration. However, the new terms of the Treaty, due to be signed in 2022, will limit costly legal challenges from fossil fuel investors in the UK, reducing the risk to British taxpayers and ensuring the benefits of the ECT remain.
Furthermore, the modernised treaty will protect the UK Government’s sovereign right to change its own energy systems to reach emissions reductions targets in line with the Paris Agreement. It has a stronger climate focus, clarifying that states can regulate to reach emissions reductions targets, and includes new protections for green and low-carbon technologies.
The UK tabled terms which mean new investments in all types of fossil fuels lose protection under the ECT following entry into force. Existing investments in fossil fuels will lose protection under the ECT ten years after entry into force of the modernised treaty, except for existing investments in coal which would lose protection from 1 October 2024. This position includes some exceptions for abated gas, which will play a key role in the UK’s net zero transition.
Buffer zones around abortion clinics
I understand that the Scottish Government is currently considering taking forward legislation to introduce anti-protest or buffer zones around abortion clinics. Gillian Mackay has also said that she will bring forward a Member’s Bill on this issue if the government does not do so.
Abortion clinics are an essential legal medical service. No women should feel that they are being stigmatised against and discouraged from accessing abortion services.
As such, I will engage constructively with any proposals that are brought forward by either the government or an individual MSP to enhance protections for women who are accessing these services.
While I acknowledge that there is a right to protest, this must not come at the expense of women’s health and their right to access medical services free of prejudice.
Political bias in the classroom
The Scottish Conservatives fully support unbiased political education in our schools. Our pupils are the future of our country, so it is critical that they gain a solid understanding of a wide range of political beliefs and current issues.
Teachers have an obligation to be objective and professional when distributing information, with the purpose of stimulating discussion and independent thought. Pupils must be exposed to all sides of an argument in order to have a well-formed opinion and to further develop their own ideas, but at no time should that cross over into the expression of politically partisan opinions where they are held by any individual teacher.
Unfortunately, pro-SNP material seeping into our classrooms is not a new trend. Recently, an S1 Modern Studies class was given a 34-page booklet and urged to come to their own conclusions about issues including independence. This contained 16 pictures of the First Minister and other SNP politicians and shows two completed ballot papers with the boxes ticked for pro-independence parties. There was only one picture of a Labour MSP and logo, and no mention of the Scottish Conservatives. On another occasion, an S3 Modern Studies class, were asked to compile a list of Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘important policies.’ Pupils were given ‘useful’ links, one of which goes to the SNP’s website. After listing the achievements, it concludes: ‘If you haven’t yet, join the SNP today to help secure independence…’ However, the SNP Government seem unconcerned about addressing the problem.
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Windows secureness is an intricate system that safeguards your computer against potential hazards and burglars. It guards your unit from the moment it starts up, providing important chip-to-cloud coverage. If properly installed, designed, and kept up-to-date with the newest security updates and updates, a Home windows system must be able to resist many sophisticated episodes that might try to infiltrate that.
The most obvious component of Windows security is the stateful inspection firewall that ships jointly version of this operating system for many years. It works instantly, and requires tiny tweaking for being http://compsmagy.net/how-to-choose-a-data-room-virtual-brasil-that-meets-your-needs effective.
More recently, Microsoft company added a further layer of protection towards the OS known as User Accounts Control (UAC). The feature warns you whenever a application tries to change your computer’s settings—a common panic vector for malevolent software. It will temporarily lock the screen until an administrator confirms the change, providing you with a chance to research and decide whether the course is safe or perhaps not.
The Windows Security app consolidates several different reliability tools into one easy-to-use software. The dash shows a summary of your pc’s status and provides links to each software. From there, you are able to inspect and adjust settings for anti virus and antimalware software, product security, as well as the built-in Windows Defender SmartScreen features. An environmentally friendly checkmark shows no issues that need to be resolved, while yellowish and reddish colored icons point out the presence of security concerns that needs to be fixed instantly. You can also take care of your computer’s Windows redesign settings from the app. When you manage multiple devices across an venture, you can use a device like ManageEngine Endpoint Central to configure Windows security policies for desktops and also other device-specific applications. | <urn:uuid:762c94aa-eadd-4fb9-86df-6e0dcbcd6545> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.sukutravel.com/what-is-windows-security/ | 2024-04-25T07:57:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.923763 | 399 |
A recent parliamentary question from Ignatius Moswaane, MP for Francistown West, raised critical concerns regarding the infiltration and subsequent absorption of Zimbabwean nationals into Botswana’s security institutions. The inquiry, directed at the Minister of Defence and Security, Kagiso Mmusi, focused on the number of officers from the Botswana Police Service (BPS), Botswana Prison Service (BPS), and Botswana Defence Force (BDF) who lost their jobs due to citizenship renunciation delays and how many have been re-absorbed into service.
The Minister provided additional information, shedding light on specific cases within the security forces where individuals faced citizenship-related issues leading to termination or resignation from service. In one instance, a Lance Corporal from the BDF separated from the organization in 2012 due to renunciation issues stemming from dual citizenship. Despite being born in South Africa to a Motswana father and a South African mother, complications arose as the father declined to sign consent forms necessary for the Lance Corporal’s renunciation process, ultimately leading to his resignation.
“Apparently when he turned 21 he did not renounce his citizenship as required by the Citizenship Act, but the records indicate that his national identity card was valid at the time of employment by the BDF. At the time of separation, he was stationed at 115 Infantry Battalion at Thebephatshwa Air Base,” Mmusi told parliament.
Similarly, cases within the Botswana Police Force highlighted concerns over questionable citizenship status and potential infiltration. Special Constables such as Constance Setsile and Tobokani Thusani faced termination or resignation from their positions due to suspicions surrounding their citizenship. Setsile, intercepted at the Botswana College Police Office, was flagged for questionable citizenship during the recruitment process, while Thusani’s Zimbabwean nationality and illegal residence in Botswana were uncovered during investigations.
Another alarming case involved a Special Constable from Kutlwano Police Station, who was found to have provided false declarations regarding his citizenship status. Charged with discreditable conduct, the officer, identified as Bekezela Dube, was dismissed from service upon pleading guilty to the charges.
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THE LASER TAG experience is finally here in Metro Cebu. So it took quite some time for a recreational facility as such to get here (the first one in the country reportedly opened in 2008 in Metro Manila). But does that really matter? People who get to play it for the first time are in for a fun treat, and folks who have probably played it somewhere else may want to give it a few rounds for old times’ sake.
“Laser tag is a non-contact sport where players wear a vest and a hold a phaser, a hand-held infrared-emitting targeting device. The vests contain infrared-sensitive targets which are tagged using the phaser. A group can be divided into two or three teams. Each team is identified by a team color. Once a player tags an opposing player, he earns points which automatically reflects in the display sensor of their phaser. That’s how hi-tech lasertag is! Imagine playing Call of Duty or Counter Strike, except it comes to life. That’s what laser tag is; that’s how it feels like,” shared Liezl Mae Jao, one of the proprietors behind LaserBlitz.”
LaserBlitz, Cebu’s very first laser tag facility (and the first one in the Visayas), is located at the second floor of Parkmall. Although its main come-on is about shooting people with laser beams (which is very safe of course; no one gets disintegrated), the company desires to be known as some place more than just that.
“LaserBlitz is a family entertainment center which mainly features a laser tag arena—the first of its kind in the entire Visayas. For other forms of entertainment, we also have an air hockey table, a foosball/soccer table and multiple XBOX Kinect units which our laser tag customers can use for free,” explained proprietor Liezl Mae Jao, who with Bethlehem Holaysan Jr., made this business possible for Cebuanos to enjoy. To be specific, two laser tag arenas can be used to accommodate two playing groups of about 10 people each. Should a bigger group play, both arenas can be combined to make up a huge one. Besides the arenas, LaserBlitz also has a snack bar large enough for 60 people, a function room for 40 people and a VIP lounge.
“I felt like Cebu needed something new to do. I’ve lived in Cebu for a long time, and I noticed that this city is growing day by day, but it still lacks recreational activities. In the past months or years, I’ve noticed a lot of new restaurants or coffee shops sprouting one place to another, but not much on recreational activities. Personally, I felt like Cebu could use some new attractions,” shared Liezl.
The game is more fun if you come in as a group. But should you lack company (a predicament which Barney Stinson of the popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother always finds himself in), you can always come in on your own and join another group.
What most people underestimate about playing laser tag is sweating. Although it looks like a game for children, kids and adults alike will be sweating profusely after a game (one round takes about 20 minutes).
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Understanding Bona Fide Foreign Residency: Definition, Application, and Tax Implications
What is a bona fide foreign resident?
Understanding bona fide foreign resident status
Bona fide foreign resident status, as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is granted to individuals meeting specific criteria outlined in the bona fide residence test. This test serves as a benchmark for identifying individuals who have genuinely established long-term residency in a foreign country.
Criteria for bona fide foreign resident status
To qualify as a bona fide foreign resident, individuals must fulfill several key requirements defined by the IRS. The primary criterion is residing in a foreign country continuously for an entire tax year, which typically spans from January 1 through December 31. Additionally, the individual must either be a U.S. citizen living abroad or a resident alien of a country with an active tax treaty with the United States.
Examples of bona fide foreign residence
Not all foreign residents automatically meet the criteria for bona fide foreign resident status. For instance, individuals engaged in short-term contracted work abroad, such as consultants or construction contractors, may not qualify. Conversely, individuals relocating their entire families overseas with the intent of establishing long-term residency are more likely to satisfy the requirements. Even temporary trips back to the United States or other countries are permissible as long as there is a clear intention to return to the foreign residence.
How bona fide foreign resident status is determined
The determination of bona fide foreign resident status involves a thorough assessment conducted by the IRS on a case-by-case basis. Key factors considered in this evaluation include the duration of residency abroad and the purpose of relocation. Ultimately, the IRS heavily relies on the information provided by individuals on Form 2555, Foreign Earned Income, where they report their foreign earned income and housing expenses to calculate potential exclusions or deductions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the implications of bona fide foreign resident status?
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In December, both locals and visitors share the beauty of thousands of lights and animated displays on brightly decorated homes, docks, decks, and boats during the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Cruise of Lights®. Reservations are required for this 50-minute narrated boat tour through the waterways of Huntington Harbour with cruises departing the dock at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
Voted "Top 10" by Coastal Living Magazine
Voted "10 Best Christmas Lights Destinations in the U.S." by AOL
"Worth the Drive" according to AAA Southern California
Tickets can be purchased by phone at (714) 840-7542, or online at CruiseofLights.org.
Purchase your tickets HERE.
Dress warmly as December evenings can be chilly, even in Southern California.
Huntington Harbour Mall, 16889 Algonquin St.
MOBILE CAUSE TICKETS - Printed and digital tickets will be accepted as your boarding passes.
TICKET DELIVERY - Tickets purchased by phone 7 days prior to your cruise date will be mailed to you. Otherwise, tickets will be held at WILL CALL at Huntington Harbour Mall.
WILL CALL - Located in the rear parking lot behind Trader Joe's at the Huntington Harbour Mall: 16889 Algonquin Street, Huntington Beach. Look for the crowd and busses.
PARKING - Your adventure begins at the Huntington Harbour Mall rear parking lot: 16889 Algonquin Street, Huntington Beach. Park your vehicle, gather your group, and get in line!
SHUTTLE BUS - You'll take a 5-minute shuttle bus to the Yacht Club where you'll board Cruise of Lights, a narrated boat tour.
DRESS WARMLY WITH SOLID SHOES - Layer up as nights can be cold on the water.
DRINKS & SNACKS - Available on the boats.
RESTROOMS - Facilities are available in the parking lots, but not guaranteed on the boats.
HANDICAP PARKING - The Yacht Club is reserved for Handicap parking only. If you have a displayed State of California Disable Person Parking Placard, you may bypass the shuttle bus and go directly to the Huntington Harbor Yacht Club at 3821 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach. All others will be redirected to the Huntington Harbour Mall.
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A burger with which to tailgate!
Mary Thompson has presented her Palmetto Pride Pimetno Cheese Burger and the judges have all commented on the use of pimento (pronouced “pimenna”, if you’re LuLu Buffet!) cheese, something that we can all get on board with! Judge Art Smith has dubbed this a “burger that you can imagine at a tailgate” and I heart tailgating season so I’m all for it!
And this burger has bacon. I think we can all appreciate the use of bacon in a burger.
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Arrive Zagreb, Wednesday
Welcome to Zagreb! You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until a Welcome Dinner tonight.
In Zagreb, Thursday
On a morning sightseeing tour, see the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding city streets, browse through the shops, or take an optional excursion to see the countryside.
Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes and Split, Friday
Head to magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes, enjoying the breathtaking scenery of terraced lakes, thickly wooded mountains, and lush vegetation. After your visit, continue to the port city of Split. Your evening is free to begin exploring on your own.
Split to Island Hvar, Saturday
Today begins with a walking tour of the historic inner city, built around Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then on to see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and Cathedral of St. Duje. There’s some time free before you board the ferry and set sail to Hvar Island.
Island Hvar, Sunday
The town of Hvar has a unique cultural and historical heritage, plus a centuries-old tradition in tourism. A morning walking tour features views of the Fortress, Franciscan Monastery and more. The afternoon is free. Kick back, relax, and enjoy this charming island, listed as one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world by Conde Nast Travel Magazine.
Hvar to Dubrovnik, Monday
Leave the island life behind as you return to mainland and continue to the “Pearl of Adriatic,” Dubrovnik. A drive along the picturesque Croatian coast reveals the world-famous natural beauty of the area. After dinner your time is free to discover the city by night.
This morning, a walking tour shows you Old Dubrovnik. See the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, Sponza Palace, Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the city your way, browse through the shops, stroll along the coast, or simply relax.
In Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Wednesday
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head to the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Visit city of Kotor and proceed with a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, one of two islets off the coast of Perast. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest building on the islet, with a museum attached to it. Upon return to the coast, we will stop in Perast, an old charming coastal town. Visit city of Kotor before returning to Dubrovnik. Your evening is free to enjoy your way.
Depart Dubrovnik, Thursday
You will be transferred to Dubrovnik’s airport for your departure flight.
Per Person in Twin | USD 1,870 |
Single Room Supplement | USD 749 |
Tour Start Dates 2019 | Tour End Dates - 2019 |
24 April | 02 May |
08 May | 16 May |
22 May | 30 May |
05 Jun | 13 Jun |
19 Jun | 27 Jun |
21 August | 29 August |
11 September | 19 September |
25 September | 03 October |
09 October | 17 October |
Zagreb: | Westin (DLX) |
Split | Atrium (F) |
Hvar: | Amfora (F) |
Dubrovnik: | Lacroma (F) |
- First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
- Breakfast daily and 4 dinners
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Professional Tour Director throughout
- Luggage handling
- Whisper technology enhanced touring
- Service charges and hotel taxes
Highlights of Zagreb to Dubrovnik Montenegro Tour Packages
Zagreb to Dubrovnik Montenegro Tour Package Details | |
Tour Name: | Zagreb to Dubrovnik Montenegro Tour Packages |
Tour Starting From: | Zagreb |
Tour Duration: | 08 Nights / 09 Days |
Destinations Covered: | Zagreb » Plitvice » Split » Hvar » Dubrovnik » Montenegro » Kotor |
Starting Price: | Rs. 1, 33, 043 / - |
Best Time to Visit: | May and June and September and October |
A trip from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is not your backpacker's typical European tour - its way better. In one week, venture from historical Zagreb along the Adriatic Coast to magnificent Dubrovnik. In the process, you'll hit the highlights - did we mention the beautiful lakes of Plitvice or the island of Hvar? Yet you'll also discover a Europe too often ignored by travellers. Party in
Exclusive clubs and stray historical and picture-perfect old lanes. Come away from Europe with greater than simply wonderful photographs - traveling with young and fun travellers, and also you've got friends for life.
Start your Croatia Express Zagreb Dubrovnik & Montenegro tours with an airport transfer from Zagreb Airport to your hotel. Alternatively, if you are already in the city you can opt for a hotel-to-hotel transfer.
Your tour includes accommodation in a selection of Croatia's must-visit cities as well as islands: Zagreb, Split, Hvar, Korčula, and also Dubrovnik, where your experience finishes. Your 3- and 4-star hotels are centrally located for maximum convenience, and you'll have enough time to explore each destination independently between walking tours and also adventures.
Zagreb Dubrovnik & Montenegro Tour Packages
When you dream a great vacation, you imagine wide open roads that take you to spectacular corners of the world. You think of sitting by the beach, walking under a clear blue sky and also enjoying the dynamic sounds of nature. So, if you already are planning a fantastic holiday this period after that you have to take notice of this Mediterranean residence named Croatia. Pleasant days by the stretch of azure waters in the protected vivid environments of ancient walled communities, Croatia is the place to turn your common trip to a dreamland experience. Offering the best tourist places in Croatia. A very young Democracy, Croatia has a plethora of breathtaking sights and an unimaginably attractive history to offer.
With approximately 1,200 islands, azure waters and also picturesque towns rich in history, Croatia is attracting more and more travelers to its shores. In fact, Croatia shut the 2012 tourist year as the Mediterranean's fastest growing destination, luring travelers with its pristine national parks, adventure sports and UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the as the medieval Old Town of Dubrovnik.
Weather in Croatia
The seasons of the year in Croatia are well defined. During winter the temperature levels are very low as well as the cold is intense. But during the summer season, temperatures are very high and it is impossible to think of living without a good fan.
The summer starts in June as well as obtains really intense in July and August. September still has enjoyable temperatures. October is already colder specifically in the north of Croatia. In November the temperatures are currently reduced in the entire country, consisting of in the south and also the islands. So, from November throughout of March the cold is extreme. And April and May, hence, are months of transition.
Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Zagreb to Montenegro Croatia Tour
What to visit in Croatia depends on your specific tastes and interests, as this interesting little country on the Adriatic has everything you can request, and then some. Featured listed below are 10 of the most stunning places this unique, advanced nation needs to offer.
1. Dubrovnik - The medieval walled city of Dubrovnik has actually been one of Croatia's best-known tourist destinations for decades. But the fact that its city wall, gates, as well as towers were used as backdrops in Game of Thrones has driven it to the top of many a bucket list. It has also become a requisite stop on many cruise ship routes across the Mediterranean and is Croatia's most-visited city with over one million visitors in 2016.
There are breathtaking views over the terracotta roofing’s, cobblestone lanes, as well as church towers of the UNESCO-listed old town, with the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea as a backdrop.
2. Zagreb - It is the capital city of Croatia and also among the largest. It is a beautiful old town dotted with museums and art galleries. Zagreb is the heart of modern-day Croatia's culture. It is an ideal blend of art, gastronomy, songs, culture, and architecture. The Jarun Lake located in its vicinity has some of the most sensational lakeside discos.
3. Hvar - Wouldn't it be enticing to get lost in the scent of lavender? Hvar which is usually called the "island of lavender" is known for its vineyards and lavender areas aside from its century-old fortress and basilica reminding one of the Renaissances. This island in Croatia is among one of the most stunning prepared harbors exhibiting its 13th-century walls.
4. Split - Croatia's second city is also one its top locations, many thanks to its seaside location on the edge of the Dalmatian coast and also its well-preserved 4th-century Diocletian's Royal place that controls the old town. Accessed via four gates, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a walled complex and a tiny city by itself, with a maze of narrow roads covering an area of 400,000 sq feet.
5. Zadar - Zadar is Croatia's 5th largest city, which was heavily affected throughout history-- evidence of this can be seen on Venetian and Roman ruins all around.
The city is divided into traditional architecture of the walled ‘Old Town’ and the modern industrial city. The Old Town comes alive with small streets, intricately crafted buildings, Roman columns, historic churches and buildings.
6. Sibenik - Sibenik is among Croatia's oldest traditional oceanfront towns, l full of medieval architecture, culture, friendly locals, town squares, and beaches. You'll no doubts have to go through if you're on your way to Krka National Park or the Kornati Islands. Be sure to see Cathedral St James, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 1400s.
7. Plitvice Lakes National Park - Plitvice Lakes National Park is yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the largest as well as most Visited of Croatia's eight national parks. The park covers an area of 114 square miles, with 16 freshwater lakes painted in hues of blue and green which are connected by cascades and waterfalls. The summer months, nevertheless, are the busiest, with approximately 15,000 daily site visitors, and consequently, spring and fall are the ideal times of the year to explore the park.
8. Rovinj - Situated on a hilly peninsula by the sea, it is a stunning Mediterranean fishing port. This island chain of 14 islands has actually cobbled streets giving it the feel of a romantic old town! It is among the exotic locations in Croatia. But today it is a significant tourist attraction for vacationers with its comfortable resorts as well as amazing dining establishments. It is a best mix of rural as well as urban, making it one of the very best locations to enter Croatia for couples.
9. Pula - Boasting of a Roman amphitheater renowned for hosting Gladiator flights in the past, Pula is an attractive city situated in the Istrian peninsula of Croatia. A fantastic example of Croatia's architectural beauty, it showcases Roman ruines and also shows the cultural and also historic impacts of Italy. When deciding on the things to see in Croatia, you cannot leave this out.
10. Pag - Pag is the 5th largest Croatian island, with a National Park, two resort towns - Pag town and also Novalja- as well as a number of smaller towns. Explore the pebble and beaches surrounding the coast, as well as its barren, moonlike landscape to see why this is among Croatia's promising islands. | <urn:uuid:237c755f-2eda-4231-b824-2ecdf0cabe8d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.swantour.com/international-packages/croatia-tour-packages/zagreb-dubrovnik-montenegro-tour | 2024-04-25T06:53:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.948528 | 2,674 |
What is the admissibility rule?
Generally, to be admissible, the evidence must be relevant) and not outweighed by countervailing considerations (e.g., the evidence is unfairly prejudicial, confusing, a waste of time, privileged, or, among other reasons, based on hearsay).
What evidence is admissible in civil proceedings?
Evidence can take several forms such as documents, sound and video recordings and witness statements (written statements about what the witness saw or heard). Evidence can also be given through oral statements (testimony) made at court by witnesses.
What are the 3 standards of review?
Concerning constitutional questions, three basic standards of review exist: rational basis, intermediate scrutiny, and strict scrutiny. This form of standard of review is sometimes also called the standard or level of scrutiny.
Who determines admissibility?
Evidence that is admissible is allowed to be presented to the judge or jury, whichever is deciding the case. The judge or jury may then consider whether the evidence is credible enough and sufficient to prove the fact which the evidence is presented to prove.
What is arbitrary and capricious?
Black’s Law Dictionary defines “arbitrary and capricious” as “[a] willful and unreasonable action without consideration or in disregard of facts or law.” Admittedly, this is a tough burden for the challenger.
What gets intermediate scrutiny?
Overview. Intermediate scrutiny is a test courts will use to determine a statute’s constitutionality. Intermediate scrutiny is only invoked when a state or the federal government passes a statute which negatively affects certain protected classes (this is described in further detail in the next section).
What types of evidence are inadmissible?
Generally, irrelevant evidence, unfairly prejudicial evidence, character evidence, evidence protected by privilege, and, among others, hearsay evidence is inadmissible.
What does inadmissible mean in court?
That which, according to established legal principles, cannot be received into evidence at a trial for consideration by the jury or judge in reaching a determination of the action. Evidence, for example, that is obtained as a result of an unlawful Search and Seizure is inadmissible, as is Hearsay.
How do I make admissible?
A* is admissible if it uses an admissible heuristic, and h(goal) = 0. (h(n) is smaller than h*(n)), then A* is guaranteed to find an optimal solution. i.e., f(n) is non-decreasing along any path. Theorem: If h(n) is consistent, f along any path is non-decreasing.
What is admissibility of evidence Philippines?
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The School District 55 Bond Oversight Committee met Thursday night defining its role and organizing the way it will function.
The committee was developed to oversee the School District’s bond projects.
School District 55 passed an $18.5 million bond in May. Among bond projects are the demolition and reconstruction of major portions of the high school and new classrooms at Hawthorne Elementary School as well as a number of projects ranging from roofing to blacktop.
The establishment of the Oversight Committee was a provision within the bond itself to ensure the accountability of the School District in spending the bond funds.
The committee does not make decisions, but members of the committee would like to keep tabs on the various steps of the bond projects.
The committee’s role is to observe the use of bond funds and relay the information to the public, committee member Michelle Petersen said.
At the same time, members of the committee will want to see bids after they close for various projects.
Carol Babcock volunteered to review financial statements relating to bond projects.
The committee selected Charlene Adams to be spokesman for the committee as it does its review work.
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Discovered in 1841 by James Ross, Ross Island was actually named in honour of him by Robert Scott later on. Home to 3 inactive volcanoes as well as the active Mount Erebus, the second highest volcano in Antarctica, Ross Island has been used as a base for many early expeditions to the South Pole and is still the southernmost island reachable via the Ross Sea.
It's here that on an Antarctic cruise it is possible to visit Scott and Shackleton's expedition huts which are still standing on the island, preserved as historical sites. It's also possible to visit the US research station McMurdo and Scott Base (New Zealand) both of which are located on Ross Island.
Find out more about visiting Antarctica and see our Antarctic cruises
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Flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. All voyage routes take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience each time.
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Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”
Joanne's Trip Date:
16th Jan - 30th Jan 2024
What was your most memorable moment?
"Camping!" We were expecting tents, but they had you dig a hole in the snow and that's where we slept! We were very toasty in the sleeping bags. Also, the Polar blunge, below the Antarctica circle! Beautiful sunny warm day.
Which of the following best describes your adventure?
On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?
10 out of 10
On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate your trip: Traversing the Antarctic Circle?
10 out of 10
Were Swoop right to recommend Polar Latitudes?
Tell us about Zodiac excursions
They were a blast! Very safe. The drivers were also the scientists, explorers, etc, so every trip was full of interesting and exciting information. They would, not only take you to your destination, but cruise to where the action was: whales, seals, etc. Most rememberable: The Whales!
Tell us about the expedition team
They were all very knowledgeable and friendly, but also SO passionate about everything they did with you. It was infectious! Hanna, Leonie, Dan, Danny Boy. I really enjoyed the history lecture!
Tell us about the Seaventure
Fantastic! Cabin was great, we loved having the balcony so we could privately go out and watch the scenery and wildlife go by. And also watch the Drake Skake waves! It was recommended, by you, to have a room on the port side of the ship so we could see Antarctica fisrt thing and it was stunning! Food was excellent. I would absolutely choose this ship again!
Tell us about the Camping
Well, it wasn't like we expected, that is tenting, but soooo glad we did it! Digging a hole in the snow and being in only a sleeping bag was truly an adventure! We were very toasty, tho! I would highly recommend it. Just an FYI, I wanted to camp, Rick was so-so about it; he wanted to do the Polar blunge, and I was so-so about it. We did both and are so glad we did!
Tell us about the Kayaking
This was really enjoyable! So peaceful and serene. Being at water level and so quiet is quite an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
I'm sure you've heard this before but the scenery goes beyond what any photograph can show you. You have to experience it for yourself. It's also so cool to be able to walk around wildlife that, pretty much, ignores you and just goes about its daily life.
Do you have any tips or advice for other people planning a trip to Antarctica?
Do and buy exactly what you guys recommend! Cross the "Drake", it's worth the experience - don't fly! Take the smaller ships, less than 500 people, so you can get off the ship and actually be in/on Antarctica to get closer to the land and wildlife.
Has your experience changed your perspective in any way?
This experience has reinforced our idea that we only have this one planet and that we all need to work together to save it.
Do you have any recommendations for Swoop, or feedback about the team?
Kate Higgins, we love you! You were great! Keep up the excellent work!
How prepared and excited for Antarctica did you feel?
Perfectly prepared thanks to you! Very excited, since this is a place I've always wanted to visit.
Would you consider another trip to Antarctica with Swoop?
Would you be interested in travelling to Patagonia with Swoop?
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1 May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make his face to shine upon us, Selah
2 that your way may be known on earth,
your saving power among all nations.
3 Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you!
4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you judge the peoples with equity
and guide the nations upon earth. Selah
5 Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you!
6 The earth has yielded its increase;
God, our God, shall bless us.
7 God shall bless us;
let all the ends of the earth fear him!
This psalm has a missions theme of letting God be known among the earth and all peoples praising Him, which is quite fitting for this month, since it’s missions month. We’ve spent the last few weeks as a church highlighting missions and praying for our missionaries. We invited Pastor Ryun to speak on both missions and mission, and we sent out our brother Kwadwo to Indonesia for medical missions.
But anyway, back to the psalm. The psalmist begins with humility, by asking God to be gracious. Other translations say God be merciful. And then asking God for a blessing, and for His face to shine upon Him. But this request for blessing isn’t for a selfish reason, but it’s so that God’s way may be known on earth and His saving power among all nations. He follows up with a call for all the peoples to praise God and and the nations to sing for joy.
One thing that stands out to me in this psalm is the repetition of praise to our God. “Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!” in verse 3, and the verse 5 is the same exact thing. “Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!” I admire the heart of the psalmist. He has a desire for all of God’s peoples. God is worthy of not just our own praise and worship, but ALL praise and worship. Not just from us, but from all the peoples.
Another thing that strikes me about this psalm is the faith of the psalmist. He begins the psalm in verse one asking God to bless Him. “May God be gracious to us and bless us”. Then, he finishes the psalm in verses 6-7 with a confident expectation of God’s blessing. “God, our God, shall bless us” in verse 6. And again right after, “God shall bless us” in verse 7. He is calling out to God with an expectation that God will answer, that God will bless Him. How do we bring our requests before God? I know a lot of times when I pray, I’m not always confident. I bring requests before God and think, yea God it’d be nice if you answer these prayers, but there’s not much confidence or faith.
Let’s take some time to reflect on this passage. How is God calling you to make His way known on earth? Is God growing your heart for all His peoples?? How are you approaching God in your prayers? Even this morning? Do you trust that God hears your prayers? That He answers them? Let’s pray with faith this morning, with confidence.
Dear heavenly father, I thank you for this morning, and this time of prayer that we get to spend in Your word and with You. God I pray that you would grow our heart for all the peoples, and all the nations. Would we see them the way You see them, and love them the way You love them. God I also pray that we continue to pray this morning, that we would pray to You in faith. Trusting that You are a faithful God, that You listen, and You work | <urn:uuid:6abd6602-4136-4a4d-8d54-969a4dc18563> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.symphonychurch.com/podcasts/daily-devotions/2022-11-18-psalm-67 | 2024-04-25T07:09:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.94199 | 840 |
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[Opinion] NFRA Takes Action | Second-time Statutory Auditor Debarred From Practice for 3 Years and Penalized for Professional Misconduct
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- By Taxmann
- Last Updated on 27 February, 2024
Prof. R Balakrishnan FCS, FCWA – 159 taxmann.com 670 (Article)
1. Gist of the case
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has passed an order on 8th January 2024 vide its order no 003/2024 whereby a statutory auditor – one of the partners of M/s SVP & Associates was penalized for professional misconduct under the provisions of section 132 of the Companies Act 2013. The order passed by the NFRA pertains to the statutory audit carried out by the auditor for the financial year 2017-18 in respect of M/s SRS Real Infrastructure Limited, a company incorporated effective from 26th June 1990 under the provisions of the Companies Act 1956 and having the registered office at SRS Multiple, Top Floor City Centre, Sector 12, Faridabad in the state of Haryana. The company was engaged in real estate, manufacturing and trading of construction materials. NFRA initiated its investigation against the statutory auditor of M/s SRS Real Infrastructure Limited (earlier known as Manu Leasing Limited) for the professional conduct of the statutory auditor who carried out the statutory audit for the company.
Under the powers of section 212(1) (a) of the Companies Act 2013, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs assigned the investigation into the affairs of M/s. M/s SRS Real Infrastructure Limited and its group of companies to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) on 1st August 2018. M/s SRS Real Infrastructure Limited was listed with the Bombay Stock Exchange and therefore falls under the domain of NFRA. The company was required to prepare its financial statements for the year 2017-18 in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The investigation conducted by the SFIO revealed that the company and its group of companies presented falsified financial statements containing the falsified statements of debtors, adopted the malpractice of round-tripping and layering the transactions that resulted in inflated purchases and sales. The investigation also revealed inter-alia siphoning of funds of Rs. 671.48 crores and diversion of funds of Rs. 645.86 crores in the company and its group companies SFIO accused the auditors of the company and its group companies under the provisions of sections 143, 147 and 448 of the Companies Act 2013.
MCA vide its letter dated 10th June 2021, directed SIFO to share the investigation report with NFRA and according the SFIO shared the report vide its letter dated 31st August 2021 with NFRA for taking necessary action against the statutory auditor of the company and also with the group companies. Pursuant to the sharing of the information the NFRA considered the case under the provisions of section 132 (4) of the Companies Act 2013, to assess as to whether any professional misconduct was committed by the auditor of M/s SRS Real Infrastructure Limited in his role as an engagement partner in the statutory audit of the company conducted by the auditors for the financial year 2017-18.
Let us go through the case in detail in order to understand the major lapses discovered on the part of the auditor in connection with the conduct of the statutory audit along with reference to his professional conduct which was called for under the regulations and as well as by the code of conduct prescribed by the professional body i.e., the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The NFRA passed an order in this case levying a penalty of Rs. 3 lakh upon the auditors and also debarred him from his practice for a period of 3 years.
2. A brief about NFRA
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is a statutory authority set up pursuant to the provisions of section 132 of the Companies Act 2013 to monitor implementation and enforce compliance with the auditing and accounting standards and to oversee the quality of service of the professions associated with ensuring compliance with such standards. The National Financial Reporting Authority is empowered under sub-section (4) of section 132 of the Companies Act 2013 to investigate the prescribed classes of companies and impose penalty for professional or other misconduct of the individual members or firms of chartered accountants.
3. Statutory auditors – appointment their duties and responsibilities
The statutory auditors, both individual and firm of chartered accountants, are appointed by the members of a company under the provisions of section 139 of the Companies Act 2013. The statutory auditors, including the engagement partners i.e. the chartered accountant and the engagement team that conduct the audit, are bound by the duties and responsibilities prescribed as per the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and the relevant rules made thereunder along with the prescribed standard on auditing including the standards on quality control (SQC) and above all the Code of Ethics, the violation of which constitutes professional misconduct, and is punishable with penalty prescribed under the provisions of section 132(4)(c) of the Companies Act 2013.
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Playing God filly Yallingup Girl led home a trifecta for Darling View Thoroughbreds after receiving all the favours to win her maiden at Belmont on Wednesday.
The Neville Parnham-trained 3yo followed the speed into the straight before Chris Parnham used the cutaway to defeat God’s Garden (Playing God) and her stablemate Scenery (Zoustar) who was bred and sold by Darling View’s Clive Atwell.
Yallingup Girl (3f Playing God – Salsify by Grand Lodge) had been flushed out to the four-wide line at her previous outing a fortnight ago and had nothing left in the tank when tackled by Cavallo Red.
“The good gate helped today and it was a sweet ride by Chris,” Parnham said. “It’s her first campaign so she will go to the paddock now and fill out.
“She’s got ability and has a future. She’s almost there physically and will toughen up mentally.”
Yallingup Girl (Photo / Western Racepix) is the final foal from Salsify and the best of her 10 winners to date has been 2018 Queensland Guineas winner Salsonic (Hinchinbrook).
Their dam had been purchased for $47,500 by Gervase Park at the Magic Millions National Sale a year prior that Group 2.
Gervase Park sold Yallingup Girl to Peter Diamond for $60,000 at the 2021 Perth Magic Millions. Diamond has also supported Playing God as a breeder and vendor. He sold the sire’s top-priced yearling on record when receiving $330,000 for the colt out of G3 WA Oaks winner Moodometer at the 2022 Perth Magic Millions.
He’s named Best Mood and is yet to face the starter for Peters Investments. Moodometer foaled a Playing God filly for Diamond last year and she was bred back to him on a late cover in December.
Gervase Park’s Chris and Andrea Gales doubled up with the Darling View roster on Wednesday when their Magic Millions graduate Swim Through (Patronize) won the Furphy Hcp (1000m) at Belmont.
Playing God sired his 18th individual 3yo winner this season when Collective claimed the Crown Prosecutor Maiden (1300m) at Northam on Thursday. Another promising filly prepared by Parnham, she flew home from last to score by more than two lengths under Laqdar Ramoly.
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The Sikorsky S-76D SAR helicopter (search and rescue) is based on the S76D helicopter, the latest member of the S76 helicopter family produced by Sikorsky Aircraft. The helicopter is for the missions of SAR, homeland security, and airborne law enforcement.
The Sikorsky S-76D helicopter made its maiden flight in February 2009. The helicopter received a type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in October 2012. The Japanese Coast Guard (JCG) awarded three contracts for a total of 11 SAR Sikorsky s-76 helicopters between 2012 and 2013.
The first helicopter is expected to be operational with the JCG in 2014. The Rescue and Rescue office of the Chinese Ministry of Transport (MOT) signed a contract with Sikorsky for four Sikorsky s 76d SAR helicopters in March 2013. The contract also involves an option for four additional helicopters.
SAR Sikorsky S-76D Dimensions and Designs
The Sikorsky S-76D composite airframe consists of fully composite main rotor blades and retractable landing gear. The new tail rotor blade design and dual-speed wing rotor system meet quiet aircraft standards capability. The helicopter has a total length of 16 m and a height of 2.45 m. The diameter of the rotor is 13.4m. The maximum gross take-off weight is 5.306 kg. The helicopter could carry a load of 2,037 kg.
SAR Sikorsky S-76D Cockpit and Avionics
The Sikorsky S-76D’s state-of-the-art cockpit can accommodate two crew members, including a pilot and a co-pilot. Thales’s fully integrated glass cockpit features a redesigned instrument panel that combines a Thales TopDeck helicopter avionics suite with four large-format liquid crystal displays (LCDs). The cockpit is compatible with the use of night vision goggles (NVG).
Flat-panel LCD screens can display an indicator for altitude, navigation, map, flight characteristics, and other functional management factors: intuitive screens and an easy-to-use interface provide better situational awareness for the crew while reducing workload. The avionics suite also involves a four-axis autopilot, Collins Dual navigation/communication Pro Line 21, the Goodrich Vigor and health and usage monitoring system, HUMS, and the Honeywell Primus 660 weather radar system.
The solid-state aircraft data system provides cockpit data, which uses a dual-trimmed heading reference system, AHRS, and a dual air data computer.
The Sikorsky S-76D helicopter is compatible with IFR (Single Pilot Instrument Flight Rule) operations. Transmitter (ELT) to improve the safety of the helicopter. The helicopter can be optionally comes with a traffic and collision warning system and TCAS1.
S76D Deluxe Helicopter: Better Quality
This is an important improvement over the previous C ++ model and aims to improve performance significantly. For example, this model should have higher and hotter lifting capacities. It will be able to lift about 1,000 pounds more than the previous model. This additional capacity is due to the improved PW210S engines used by the company. In addition, the new composite main rotor blade would also contribute to this additional capacity.
Along with these features, the S76D also has a new cockpit design and a new vibration control system. These features will make the pilot and crew a much smoother and safer ride.
Sikorsky S-76D Features:
Some of the Features of Skirosky Include the following:
SAR Sikorsky S-76D Engines
Although two Pratt and Whitney Canada power the S76D SAR helicopter. PW210S engines also come with two Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADECs). Every engine develops a maximum power of 1,070 hp.
S76D Search and Rescue Variant Cabin
The S76D helicopter features a large rectangular cabin with the flexible workspace required for search and rescue missions. The cabin crew can be quickly configured to meet the user’s operational requirements. However, it can supplement with different seating arrangements to accommodate four to 12 people.
The observation station installed in the cabin can be occupied by a scene manager or a SAR crew member. It is to manage the data from the day/night imaging sensors. Sliding doors of cabins on either side of the helicopter and rappelling or rapid rappelling kits allow for rapid entry of a tactical team and patient retrieval of waste with ease.
The large cabin offers enough space to integrate special equipment necessary for accomplishing the mission. In fact, the 38-foot luggage compartment onboard the cabin can be modified to suit specific customer assignments.
Rotor blade Compositon
The second most important development of the S76D is using the composite main rotor blade. It is based on the technology used in the third-generation rotor blade of the Comanche RAH66. The composite main rotor blade has a higher tolerance level for damage and wear. In addition, the blade offers greater efficiency in hovering and cruising.
Less noise production
The aircraft also comes with a new tail rotor with extremely low noise levels. The take-off noise level reduces by up to 4 dBA and 1.5 dBA in flight. In addition to the technical characteristics, the S76D also has an aerodynamic body for greater efficiency in transporting larger loads over long distances.
Rotorcraft Icing Protection System RIPS
The S76D also comes with a new Rotorcraft Icing Protection System RIPS. With the help of RIPS technology. Moreover, the boat will be able to operate in freezing conditions, thus increasing the range and functionality of the boat. The main blade and tail rotor blades can be electrically defrosted to minimize power consumption.
The S76D SAR helicopter can fly at a maximum speed of 287 km /h. The maximum ceiling of the helicopter is 3261 m. However, the helicopter reaches a maximum distance of 834 km when flying at a long-distance cruising speed at an altitude of 4000 feet.
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Wondering what a Laker mascot is? Dive into the intriguing world of the Los Angeles Lakers’ mascot history, or rather, its absence. Learn why the Laker strays from the conventional NBA mascot trend and the legacy it entails.
In the realm of NBA lore, mascots are as ubiquitous as three-pointers. However, there’s one notable exception: the Los Angeles Lakers. Here, we unravel the mystique behind the Lakers’ mascot-free legacy and delve into the intriguing dynamics that set them apart.
Unveiling the Mystery: What is a Laker Mascot?
The Los Angeles Lakers, contrary to NBA tradition, stand firm in their mascot deficiency. Unlike their counterparts, who boast mascots ranging from rambunctious animals to anthropomorphic characters, the Laker have remained steadfastly mascot-free throughout their illustrious history.
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The absence of an official mascot stems from the visionary decisions of Dr. Jerry Buss, the esteemed former owner of the Lakers. Dr. Buss meticulously crafted the team’s identity, prioritizing elements such as the iconic Laker Girls and the allure of celebrity sightings at games, relegating the mascot to a peripheral role.
Animal Integration in Branding
While devoid of a formal mascot, the Lakers have ingeniously woven animals, notably the giraffe, into their branding endeavors. This strategic integration showcases the Lakers’ penchant for innovation, leveraging unconventional motifs to solidify their brand presence.
Exploring the Unique Landscape
The Lakers’ mascot vacuum positions them in a league of their own within the NBA fraternity.The absence of a mascot in their unique identity symbolizes a narrative of defiance and individuality amidst conventionality.
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TO THE BIBLE: Hebrews 11:32-33 NIV “…What more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions”
LET’S TALK The Bible is full of amazing stories of people who through faith dominated their world. The eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews chronicles the extraordinary accomplishments of some of these great people of faith.
It tells us how they subdued kingdoms, functioned in righteousness, and stood their ground in the face of staggering opposition.
Today, as we read of their faith and deeds, we get inspired and edified. Let’s reflect a little on a story from the life of one of these great heroes of faith—Joshua.
By faith, Joshua led the children of Israel to march round the fortified walls of Jericho once every day for six days. On the seventh day, after marching round the city seven times, they gave a loud victory shout as the Lord had commanded, and Jericho’s looming walls fell down flat before them (read Joshua 6:16-20).
Through faith, you can do the same to every obstacle, restriction, resistance, or unpleasant circumstance you may be experiencing, and watch it tumble down, right before you!
“Pastor, is it that easy?” you ask. Of course, it is! The same book of Hebrews admonishes us to be imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited what had been promised by God.
Therefore, emulate the faith of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joshua, David, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Apostles.
As you declare faith-filled words, you’ll have the same amazing stories of victory and triumph as you change every hopeless situation around you, and make great things happen.
Go Deeper Hebrews 11:1, 6; Matthew 17:20
Speak: The Word of faith is in my heart and my mouth, and it prevails as I speak it forth. My life is the testimony of God’s grace and a harvest of blessings because I walk by faith in His Word. I’m more than a conqueror, and my faith is the victory that overcomes the world. Hallelujah!
Daily Bible Reading ONE YEAR Ephesians 5:3-21, Isaiah 27-28 TWO YEAR 2 Timothy 4:1-10, Jeremiah 47
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And come up with so it distinctive line of studies production alternative, Blued has started institutionalizing their inexperienced labor force regarding homosexual real time streamers courtesy a program named Contracted Formal Live Streamers (qianyue guanfang zhubo). The newest employing process was also outsourcing to help you newly molded but really strong live streamer enterprises called gonghui (literally ‘guild’). So it attests into institutionalization, professionalization, and you may datafication from performative work.
Blued possess a work division specifically seriously interested in hiring homosexual alive streamers
By employing specialized streamers and you can outsourced choosing, Blued features streamlined streamer employment and administration. It’s got led to about three interconnected improvements: new professionalization, institutionalization, and you may datafication away from performative work. Earliest, Blued’s bonus present system enjoys reconfigured homosexual real time streamers into an effective labor force which is partial-newbie and you can partial-professional. Second, an upswing out-of mobile real time streaming has been followed closely by an enthusiastic growing variety of organization, gonghui, and that optimizes new alive streamer work strings. An excellent gonghui functions as a virtual service that trains normal profiles becoming professional streamers. Because of the ‘virtual’, I mean gonghuis don’t fundamentally provides an actual, off-line office; it more often operate on line. Recruited from all over China, gonghui alive streamers are taught and you can handled thanks to on line telecommunications. 3rd, Blued features developed a definition program to catalog/term homosexual live streamers for the a databases. For that reason, the new performative labor from streamers was faster to your datafied assets you to is going to be structured and you will treated in this Blued’s algorithmic framework (Rossiter, 2015; Van Doorn, 2017; Wang, 2018).
This type of Blued teams, also known as ‘streamer handlers’ (zhubo jingjiren), address people that are able to drawing audiences and you will gift suggestions. They supply this type of gay live streamers a personal bargain, mentor them for the enjoy of appealing to watchers, and you can identity these types of developed homosexual boys given that specialized streamers. Along these lines, alive streamers was institutionalized and you will professionalized regarding corporate domain name. Way more specifically, the state real time streamer program allows the thing that was prior to now everyday performative work is economically acknowledged and you may corporately prepared. This is certainly especially clear whenever we examine their contracts. The latest contracts revealed by my personal interviewees particularly stipulate the minimum performing hours a week (typically ten instances), minimal property value merchandise acquired weekly (may vary privately), together with slashed of complete present value (at the mercy of criteria). Blued has continued to develop a beneficial tiered withdrawal design for provide well worth. The newest claimable share to possess contracted streamers starts from 50%. The dimensions of which show increases when the attained current worth is at particular pre-set added bonus constraints. The utmost express having gay real time streamers is 90%. Brand new express that low-contracted streamers is entitled, in contrast, is restricted at 35%, regardless of how of many merchandise it receive. So it tiered payment program functions as another type of algorithmic build you to definitely frames performative labor. That’s, homosexual real time streamers you need a whole lot more merchandise and you may a contract whenever they require increased display. For this reason, this algorithmic model of percentage speeds up new institutionalization and you will professionalization regarding performative work. Moreover, the new offer is exclusive. If the a homosexual streamer signs a contract with Blued, he is prohibited to reside weight on the some other networks. Breaching which condition er being removed from Blued plus lawsuits.
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“See you in Vegas and Indian Wells” – Alcaraz gives encouraging update after injury
Tests reveal a grade II lateral sprain on his ankle which will keep him out for a few days only
The Spaniard revealed that his injury was a grade II lateral sprain and that he should be fit for his exhibition match against Rafael Nadal in Las Vegas in early March and the Indian Wells Masters.
“I just had an MRI on my ankle after yesterday’s injury. After the meeting with my doctor @drlopezmartinez and my physiotherapists @juanjo_moreno_m and @sergiokine the diagnosis is a grade II lateral sprain. I have a sprain that will keep me out for a few days! See you in Las Vegas and Indian Wells!!”
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Estonia Company Setup as a foreigner
Tetra Consultants advises you to read through this guide to fully understand the full process of Estonia company setup.
In essence, your engagement will be broken down into 4 phases:
- Planning and strategy
- Bank account opening
- Staying compliant
By systematically following the above 4 phases, you can expect to start conducting business with your Estonia company within 5 weeks. If you are looking to register as a e-Resident, you can check out our guide here.
Planning and Strategy
- After understanding your business goals and activities, our team of dedicated consultants will recommend the most suitable corporate entity for you to carry out your business. Prior to incorporating an Estonia company, you will be advised on the optimum paid-up share capital, corporate structure, legislations and whether there is a need to apply for any licenses to operate.
- Before Tetra Consultants can incorporate your company in Estonia, you are required to provide a list of required KYC documents. Some of these documents include the names of directors, the company’s resolution and identification proof.
- Tetra Consultants will reserve your preferred company name with the Estonian Centre of Registers and Information Systems. According to the business activity and corporate structure, Tetra Consultants will also draft articles of incorporation, business plan and other incorporation documents.
- Upon receiving all the necessary documents, Tetra Consultants will proceed to draft and notarize the company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- On average, you can expect your company to be successfully registered within 5 business days.
- We will then proceed to file for registration with the Estonian Centre of Registers and Information Systems.
- After receiving approval, Tetra Consultants will courier the Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association and other corporate documents to your preferred address.
- A registered agent will also be assigned to act as the point of contact between the local authority and your company.
- If necessary, Tetra Consultants will also provide you with a legal address to meet your compliance requirements.
- For the appointment of all nominee directors, our legal team will prepare agreements that are to be signed by all relevant parties. This is to ensure that our nominee is passive and will not hold any decision-making power in your business operations.
- If you are looking to operate a cryptocurrency business using your Estonia entity, our team will assist you in applying for a Estonia cryptocurrency license with the Estonia Financial Intelligence Unit.
Bank Account Opening
- After registration, Tetra Consultants will assist you in opening a corporate bank account. Our team has established partnerships with multiple reputable banks in Estonia. We will present your business to each relationship manager and compliance team.
- To prepare for the meeting, a comprehensive business plan explaining the details of your business will be crafted by us.
- To ensure that there is no potential miscommunication between all parties, we will translate the document into Estonian.
- Typically, a corporate bank account opening will take roughly four weeks. In most cases, the directors and shareholders are not required to travel. However, if travel is required, we will have a representative accompany you to the bank meeting. Alternatively, our team will negotiate with the banks to conduct a conference call instead or to request for a waiver.
- Once your account has been successfully opened, Tetra Consultants will courier the internet banking token and access codes to your preferred address.
- Some of the international reputable banks we work with include Bank of Estonia, Swedbank and SEB Bank. By engaging our services, you can leverage on our full portfolio of banking partners.
- Following the setup of your new Estonia corporate home, Tetra Consultants will continue to provide you with the necessary accounting and tax services to ensure that you can continue to legally conduct business while staying compliant to regulatory obligations.
- Our team of dedicated consultants will timely prepare your firm’s financial statements, corporate tax returns and manage bookkeeping on your behalf.
- We will prepare the required filings in advance to ensure we meet all stipulated deadlines.
- Generally, corporate tax rate is held at 20% for all Estonia-incorporated companies.
- Audit obligations will also apply if you exceed a certain threshold.
- Our team of dedicated consultants will continue to clarify any doubts you may have with regards to your company’s obligations.
Contact us to find out more about the process of Estonia company setup. Our team of experts will revert within the next 24 hours.
Can a foreigner own a company in Estonia?
- Yes, foreigners can create and own all the shares in a private limited company incorporated in Estonia.
What are the different kinds of entities available in Estonia?
- Estonia has different types of business entities, each with its distinctive feature suitable for various businesses that include limited liability company (LLC), joint-stock company, general partnership, limited partnership, branch, and representative office for foreign Investors.
What are the minimum formation requirements for Estonian LLC?
- A limited liability company (LLC) is the most common form of entity adopted by foreign investors. To form an LLC there are minimum requirements of a shareholder of any nationality, a director of any nationality, a local company secretary, An Estonia registered office address and minimum paid-up capital depending on the type of business activity and business entity.
How much does it cost to start a business in Estonia?
- Depending on the services you need from Tetra Consultants, the total engagement fee will differ. Our services include planning and strategizing with your company, assisting you in the incorporation process, ensuring that you are compliant, and more.
- The final cost is determined by the type of services required, such as whether you need a sworn translator to translate the Articles of Association from Estonian to English, whether you need an apostille on documents, whether you need a VAT number, and the procedure for incorporating a company.
Is Estonia good for startups?
- Registering a company in Estonia is an ideal solution for a startup or for a small business that is not tied to a particular place. This comprises all businesses in the digital realm that develops computer software, provide IT consulting, online education, design, and marketing, among other things.
- Additionally, the Estonian taxation system, which taxes profits only when they are paid, will provide a significant comparative advantage for such corporations.
Where does Estonia rank in the world?
- According to the International Tax Competitiveness Index 2021, Estonia for the eighth time in the row has been considered to have the best tax code.
What business can I do in Estonia?
- To name a few of the most preferred type of businesses includes IT-business; sale of goods (export and import).; provision of various types of services like logistics.
Why should you invest in Estonia?
- A company registered in Estonia will have the advantage of having a relatively low corporate tax rate, free from negative tax haven association, strong economic growth, the possibility to work in the European market, and ease of doing business with the electronic resident card.
How do I open a corporate bank account in Estonia?
- Once the registration is completed, a company is required to have a corporate Bank account. Our team of experts at Tetra Consultants will assist you in opening a corporate bank account, as we have established partnerships with multiple banks in Estonia
What is the tax implication for a company set up in Estonia?
- A company set up in Estonia is generally subject to corporate tax at the rate of 20%.
What are the documents required to be submitted?
- To proceed with company registration in Estonia, for a start, you are required to provide the notarized passport copy, proof of address, CV, and proof of income of the individual director and shareholder of the Estonian company along with Board of directors’ member’s notarized statement of consent to serve as a member; Statement explaining the planned business activities; and any other documents as requested by the Registrar at a later stage of incorporation.
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For the metal effect it’s ‘leadbelcher’. The others are in the photos below. Thanks for the comment! Any more questions just ask!
Thank you! Appreciate the comment. I understand a lot of people don’t like the wear and tear/dirt effect to the transformers. But I just think it’s so cool . Thanks again!!!
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HARARE – Mashonaland Holdings says that the coronavirus-induced lockdown had seen rent collection levels drop to 70% from the average 95%. This comes as over 70% of the group’s tenants were prevented from being physically presented in the leased premises as they are qualified as non-essential.
According to the group, the national lockdown, while necessary, has had an impact on tenants’ beneficial occupation, putting pressure on collection and space absorption. Mash Holdings has always been flagged by market analysts for its significant exposure to CBD property sector, which has been struggling as tenants increasingly prefer urban locations.
In a trading update for the first quarter, the group said that the drop in collection levels to 70% was a testament to the group’s tenant base but more broadly, the lockdown, reduced capacity utilisation across the economy and a continual decline in purchasing power had continued to put pressure on demand for real estate space.
In the period, rental income had increased 44% to $20 mln compared to the same period last year reflective of the positive impact of rent reviews during the quarter. In line with market practice, the group was reviewing rentals on a quarterly basis to salvage value. However, the group added that rent reviews are becoming more difficult as the tenants’ rent paying capacity continues to erode.
Occupancy level at 31 March 2020 grew to 79.2%, up 3% compared to the same period last year.
Property expenses to revenue ratio for the quarter was 17% compared with property expenses to revenue ratio of 18% achieved during the same period last year. Minor repair and maintenance expenses were incurred.
Administrative expenses to revenue ratio for the quarter was 26% compared with 31% which was achieved in the previous period.
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In a lively episode of Artblog Radio, Roberta speaks with Dr. Melinda Lewis, Associate Director of Marketing and Media for the Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University, and the host of the pop culture podcast Pop, the Question, Touching on topics such as “are dolls pop culture?” and how toddler Melinda was entertained with MTV music videos, which she credits as sparking her lifelong love of pop culture, this conversation will leave you with lots of laughs, and things to think about.
The Philadelphia-focused pop culture podcast is now in its fifth season. Tune in to Pop, The Question on their website, PopQPodcast.com, or on major streaming platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
This episode of Artblog Radio was sponsored by Pennoni Honors College of Drexel University. You can listen to Artblog Radio on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thank you to Kyle McKay for composing Artblog Radio’s original podcast intro and outro!
[00:00:12] Roberta Fallon: Hi, everyone! Welcome to this special episode of Artblog Radio, sponsored by Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University. I’m Roberta, and in this podcast, I’m excited to be talking with Dr. Melinda Lewis. Hi Melinda!
[00:00:28] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Hi! How are you?
[00:00:29] Roberta: I’m good. How are you?
[00:00:31] Dr. Melinda Lewis: I’m well, thanks!
[00:00:32] Roberta: Good. Melinda is the Associate Director of Marketing and Media for the Pennoni Honors College at Drexel, And she’s host of Pop, The Question podcast. And we’re very excited to speak to another podcaster! So welcome.
[00:00:48] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Yeah! Thank you so much for having me. It’s going to be interesting to be… talking to another podcaster and being interviewed by another podcaster. I don’t know how to really make sense of this switcheroo! (laughs)
[00:01:00] Roberta: Well, I don’t either, so we’re just gonna wing it. (laughs)
[00:01:05] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Great.
[00:01:05] Roberta: All right. So let’s talk about Pop, The Question. It’s, first of all- it’s a funny title for a podcast, right? When you think of “pop the question” it’s the first thing that came to my mind was getting married, right?
[00:01:22] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Yeah!
[00:01:23] Roberta: But this is not about marriage (laughs)
[00:01:25] Dr. Melinda Lewis: No, I would not be a good podcast host for that.
[00:01:30] Roberta: So, but it is about pop, right? Pop culture. That’s your subject.
Your show started in 2017. You’re in your fifth season. Congratulations. That’s really great!
[00:01:41] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Thank you!
[00:01:43] Roberta: And you started pre- pandemic. So you started interviewing people in a real space, talking to them eye to eye.
How’s it going now? You’re on zoom, I assume. (chuckles)
[00:01:56] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Yeah! (laughs) yes, we are on zoom and we… I think, are still continuing the conversation of how we move forward in this new space that is kind of open and yet not open at the same time.
But yeah, we started pretty pandemic, and now we’re on zoom, and it’s been really interesting to see the ways in which things have stayed the same when you’re interacting with people in these different platforms, but also, the different spaces that open up when you’re on these different platforms. I’m possibly too curious to a fault, and I’m just excited to talk to anybody on any platform, so… I haven’t really noticed much of a difference, I’m pretty sure my editor and producer has definitely had more of an adaptation than I have, cause I’m just excited to talk to anybody and have people talk to me.
[00:02:45] Roberta: You know, that’s a kind of… clue to good podcasting, I think, is a quest for interpersonal connection. It’s really about the connection that you make with talking, and being with someone. The excitement. I can tell you’re that way. You’re an excited person to talk to someone else. And that makes for a good engaging conversation, I think.
[00:03:10] Dr. Melinda Lewis: I hope so. I mean, my mom tells me, she feels very engaged by the conversations, but she’s also my mom. So it’s hard to really measure that. But I hope that… I mean, I genuinely do feel excited talking to everybody about what they’re interested in. I am…. even if I don’t know the topic, I’m just, I really love that people love things?
That to me, is so exciting to learn more about. Like the, why, the, how the, the, how comes… and dive a little bit deeper into that earnestness, and that love, and that appreciation. I’m genuinely really excited, and I hope that that comes through in the editing and that doesn’t get lost.
I don’t think it does. I think our editor, Brian does a really great job trying to maintain that engagement,
[00:03:58] Roberta: Yeah. No, I, I think your editing is superb.
Pop culture is not something that everybody loves. I mean, In the art world, pop culture for many, many years was disdained as “low culture,” right? Against, or in opposition to, art, which was this “high culture.”
That doesn’t happen anymore, pop culture has sort of ascended, almost you could argue, to the dominant culture. It really dominates in all its facets: music, movies, television… We all watch Netflix and listen to iTunes and all that kind of stuff.
So art is sort of a nice, quaint little thing that used to be high. And now it’s sort of brought down off its pedestal a little. I don’t have a problem with this, but I think that there are certain people that don’t like pop culture for that sort of reason.
[00:04:55] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Yeah! And I think, there’s also room for me to acknowledge that… for me, like, yes- there is a line, I guess, between like, “high art” and pop culture. But I feel like in this contemporary post-post-modernity, whatever we’re calling this era, the lines that we could draw are just so liquid and porous that it’s really hard to determine, like where– and this is for me– where high art begins and ends with popular culture.
Like, what do we make sense of, when like Beyonce is filming music videos in museums, and placing herself in context of high art? I love those complications. I love those networks. I love thinking more about it. And I’m sure that there are many people who would say these things should be separate, but I was not trained in that sensibility. I was trained to really appreciate what people were using, or what people were creating, and thinking about what stories people were using, regardless of the form… these like artifacts we’re taking.
Now, that’s not to say that I’m like, totally in love with like, commercialization at any cost, or that I’m like super excited by like Big Industry. But I am still excited that people love Star Wars. I’m still really excited that people are fans of stuff. And I think that there’s a lot of room to play with these lines of like, appreciation, and commerce, and art, and making, that gets really murky, and complicated, and maybe uncomfortable, and weird.
And that’s what I love. I love those like, entanglements, so to speak. And I find those entanglements with high art and popular culture so intriguing and exciting to explore.
[00:06:54] Roberta: I agree with you about the Beyonce thing, in particular- that was mind blowing, and perfect. Really perfect. And they dominated that Louvre museum. They really did.
[00:07:06] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Yeah! And like, had people talking about it. I mean, not that The Louvre was, you know, like nobody had heard of it. But thinking about like, how much discourse then centered around “high art” and “low art.” And then, you know, these intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, like just how much discourse this opened up, that I think is really exciting when…
I’m accustomed to discourse happening at a very academic level, or a very critical level, and to see these conversations expand into popular publications, I think should be exciting for everybody. Even if you hate it, if you hate that intersection- I still think there has to be some sort of appreciation for these dialogues happening in more public spaces.
[00:07:55] Roberta: Totally. It de-institutionalizes art, and popular culture, and makes them available to more and more people for discussion. Which is a great thing- to bring people together rather than to separate them.
So, let’s talk about your own personal experience with… how did you grow up? Did you have particular loves in your popular culture upbringing? What drove you to… zero in on this field?
[00:08:30] Dr. Melinda Lewis: (chuckles) You know, I don’t remember a life without being consumed by popular culture and consuming popular culture. And I was thinking about this question because I was really trying to find, like a nexus point, and I mean, my dad was stationed in Naples, Italy. And there was a lending library. And they had a VHS tape that was like, eight hours of MTV music videos. And my parents would just turn that on, and I would be captivated for like… I don’t know, the rest of the afternoon. So I’m not even conscious at this point. I’m already consuming these images.
[00:09:08] Roberta: How old were you? Were you a teenager?
[00:09:10] Dr. Melinda Lewis: No, I was like 18 months! (laughs) You know, I’m a toddler. But it was like something, it was like a new mobile! And my parents talk about how I was like three and watching wrestling and doing jump kicks.
So like for me, I was already watching popular culture. And I think the thing that this question makes me think more about, was that I was already, not just passively consuming popular culture, but from an early age I was participating and engaging. Like even as a kid, I would take the narrative that was already set and try to like, place myself in it. Or I was already kind of playing with alternative narratives or I was using my, My Little Ponies for my own kind of drama; my Barbies were this thing…
I was already doing, what I later found out in grad school was like, participatory culture. Like I was already playing with these narratives and creating my own narratives before even really consciously understanding what that relationship was.
And that carried on through high school. And then when I went to college and I realized like, “Wait, you can study like, film? That’s bonkers!” Like, “you can sit and you can watch movies, and talk about them, and read criticism, and just…” Like, that was so exciting to me. And then when I went to grad school, I went to American Culture Studies and at Bowling Green State University, where I did my Graduate work, they have a Department of Popular Culture where I was also taking classes, and they have the Popular Culture Library, and an extensive music library.
And there, it was like, yeah, we study– there are a lot of us who study– popular culture. And we talk about the power dynamics, and, you know, everybody was, people were doing research about fanfictions, or anime, or music, or… you know, there were so many options. And so it was really exciting to be surrounded by people who were equally as invested, equally as engaged, and equally excited in sharing that knowledge and building knowledge together.
So the short answer is, I don’t know when it started. Like Billy Joel, I didn’t start the fire, it’s always been, you know, burning since the world was turning… That’s kind of how my relationship with popular culture has started. And then, you know, as I’ve continued to teach and have continued to work in this Department of Marketing and Media, I’m still really excited to learn like what people are watching and, and what people are engaging in. And you know, what, what is exciting to people?
These are the conversations that I get really invested in and excited about.
[00:11:58] Roberta: Okay, so you made so many points there, I’m trying to deconstruct here
[00:12:03] Dr. Melinda Lewis: (laughing) I’m sorry!
[00:12:04] Roberta: (chuckling)
[00:12:04] Dr. Melinda Lewis: I don’t this this to be also like a therapy appointment of like, “when my mom made me watch MTV videos at 18 months old…” She knows! I mean, it’s in my bio, it’s fine. Like she, I think she appreciates it because I have a PhD, so it all kind of paid off in the end.
[00:12:20] Roberta: Yeah, no, it’s great!
It strikes me that children always play with toys, and toys have always been part of the culture. But things like MTV are more pop culture than a baby doll. You know what I mean? So how do you in fact define what is, or is everything, pop culture?
[00:12:45] Dr. Melinda Lewis: I mean, yeah, that’s a complicated question. It’s like trying to define anything.
For me, I mean… For me, popular culture encompasses mostly everything. It’s not necessarily tied to… I think a lot of people would just assume that popular culture is tied to the like capitalization of culture? Which I understand that argument, but at the same time that capitalization or that commercialization has to also stem from somewhere. So are we saying that those who are like making artisanal dolls are not a part of pop culture and that like, only cabbage patch dolls count as popular culture?
I mean, how many people does it, constitute to make something popular? Like, I think that we get into these like weeds of like, “well, 10 people equals popular.” So “your artisinal doll means nothing now because it’s on Instagram and more than 10 people know about it. And so it’s popular and therefore I’m not interested in it.”
For me, I think that these things are so intertwined that it really is hard to distinguish what is what, and I think for me, the question is like, okay, well, how are people interacting with this thing? What are the power dynamics of this thing? Like who is making it, how are people receiving it? How are people using it? Like, are they using it as the quote unquote “intended method of using,” are they using it in some other alternative way? And what is the value of it? Like, what are people accepting it as value, and as valuable to them or in their lives? And to me, that that really does encompass so much, that I find it really impossible to kind of define it beyond, like, I don’t know, it’s kind of everything.
[00:14:32] Roberta: Right, everything.
[00:14:33] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Everything, but nothing, but everything.
[00:14:35] Roberta: Well, not nothing, but yeah, no, I, I hear what you’re saying. And to a certain extent, my question was not even valid because defining something is a way of locking it down and everything you’ve been talking about is sort of the opposite direction. Which is: it’s loose, it’s undefined, it’s the Cuisinart of what’s around us.
You know, everything spinning in the centrifuge- and it’s probably better off left that way. but that makes it really hard.. I want to know how you decide what to talk about on your podcast, because if it is truly everything, how do you zero it into what?
[00:15:22] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Yeah! I mean, it’s a great question. I think that we don’t really start with topic as much as we start with people, and really thinking about what people are interested in. And it’s been very organic. So for example, we had a colleague of ours come up and say, “I was talking to this administrator on campus, and he’s like, super into wrestling. And I did not know that before. Like, would that be like, do you think you would maybe want to do something?” And I was like, “Absolutely, I would!” And that’s not something that this administrator is, you know, running around, talking about, it just comes up organically in conversation or, you know there’s a reference made.
And I think that, that’s where we start, it’s with the people and then like, what, what is interesting? Like what are you reading? What are you watching? Like what are you into? What excites you? What brings you joy? And particularly as a campus, like one of the things that I say often is that, at a university, you are accustomed to being asked things like, “well, what is your major?” “What is your field?” “What do you write?” “What do you do?” Like all these things about “what do you do?” And I think for us, the podcast is really like, “what brings you joy?” Like, what is the thing that like stimulates you? Like, what do you do after your work? What, what is the thing that excites you? And that, to me is a super exciting space to explore.
And I think that’s why the podcast really works for me is… that I think that there are a lot of points where people talk about what they like, but I don’t necessarily think that we get to fully explore why people like the things that they like. Or give an opportunity to really, without any sort of judgment, or whatever, talk about like, “I love this thing. I love doing this thing, this excites me.” And I think this that’s the space that we have tried to carve out with this, with this particular podcast.
And the reason why I think it’s for me really fun to talk to people is because it’s not about trying to like, do a critique or trying to, you know, interrogate them. It’s really about like, just share with me- what is the thing that you love?
[00:17:34] Roberta: Yes! A true podcaster. Yes. “What do you love?” That is the question. That’s what people want to hear. Especially now. It’s very compelling, very compelling. We’re all more isolated than we’ve been in the past. And we miss our friends and we miss conversation. And so podcasting, I think with the human voice in your ear connects you.
And if you’re talking about joy, it’s going to bring you happiness, I would think. not anger. Get rid of the anger for awhile. (chuckles)
[00:18:09] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Yeah. I think there are tons of places where you can access punditry. There’s tons of places, if you love to read like, hot takes, there are a lot of opportunities to do that. And I get it, I love reading hot takes as well, but I think that, I am really at this point– and it’s also maybe like a life thing– I’m just really excited to hear what people like and enjoy more so than, you know, let’s just tear something apart. I think that… yeah, I’d rather just, I want to build stuff with each other. Not necessarily let’s you know, deconstruct and just throw on the floor and call it useless.
Like, I love finding, even those banal, or like quote-unquote “frivolous” things. I love finding the value in that.
[00:18:54] Roberta: Me too. I love it also. (chuckling) So kindred spirits here, everybody.
Who’s your audience? This is run at Drexel, through Drexel- is it pitched at the Drexel audience?
[00:19:07] Dr. Melinda Lewis: I think we try our best to pitch it to the Drexel audience and try to build these networks. And, you know, for us, a large part of it is to showcase the human element on a campus. To go back to that idea of like, “what do you do and how do you do it?” You know, a campus is comprised of human beings, who are multifaceted, and have joy, and experience pleasure, and have things that they like to read, and listen to, and watch. And so I, I hope that we tap into the Drexel community and create like a little, a little morsel to like feed the brain in a different way.
I think we also are really excited to tap further into like, Philadelphia? And are, I think our building our networks more regionally as well?
You know, we’ve interviewed people from and within the city, like Perry Shall, who collects t-shirts. We talked an entire episode about thrifting and like finding t-shirts. And he also does artwork for bands out of Easy Eye Sound. And we also talked to Nancy Barile, who was a part of the Philadelphia punk scene in the 1980s, she talked about her book, and about growing up in and around Philadelphia and going to concerts and booking shows and all of that.
And then of course, I think every podcast’s dream is like, the dream audience is everybody, right? Like we want everybody to listen to it. But I think for us, it’s about really localizing and tapping into the Drexel community and outside-Philadelphia community.
Because so much of what we want to do is shine a light on, one, the interesting people at Drexel, but also acknowledge the fact that we are part of a larger fabric that we are, you know, ingrained in, in Philadelphia. And that Philadelphia is a really cool city that is full of really great, like pop culture influences, a lot of great art, a lot of that blending of like art and pop culture.
We will not allow Philadelphia to be ignored, is is what I’m trying to say.
[00:21:14] Roberta: (chuckles) Yeah, that’s good.
I just want to say I wonder, the pop culture that you grow up with and how it affects the pop culture that you live in- you know, you are the past as well as the present. So you grew up listening to… well, in my case, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones and all the rest of that, and that’s still with me, I can still hum those tunes, but I now have other things that I love.
So there’s counter currents that go back and forth generationally in pop culture. Do you ever get into that when you’re talking with people? About, the weaving together of the influences of the past and what they’re listening to now, and you know, how it’s coming together or not coming together?
Does a Beatles loving baby boomer automatically hate hip hop, for example you know, that how is the crossover coming together or does it not, or is that even something to consider.
[00:22:20] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Oh, I think it’s definitely something to consider. Absolutely. And I think that for me, context always matters. So if we’re talking about like, the Beatles were always pulling outward, and if we’re talking to a particular person, like one of my first questions is like, let’s go back to the beginning of time.
Like, how did you even come to light this topic? And a lot of those influences start really young. Of like, either learning from your parents, or some sort of parental influence of some sort kind of coming through, or accessing somebody who is more familiar in, in the field. So we just did an episode about like the meaning of life and woodworking and the person we interviewed talked about tapping into somebody who had been woodworking for far longer and could offer advice and patience and all of that stuff.
And so frequently, I think we talk about that cross-generational influence. And what I think is really important is to think about like, neither us as people are emerging from a Chrysalis fully-formed, and popular culture does not do the same thing. Like it is constantly informed by the past. As it is also currently pushing toward the future and influencing the future before the future even happens.
And so I think it’s always really important to go back to either the historical references or to our own personal references and understand how those histories overlap, when they overlap and how these ideas, these like intersectional points, come together to like, create either the topic, or the people, or both. And those, those, those intersections, I think are some of the most exciting to explore. Like, we actually did an episode about The Beatles for the Podcast Festival and none of us were there for the Beatles, but we all had histories of how we came to listen to The Beatles in a variety of ways, and could appreciate it, even though we were out of the time in which they, they emerged.
But thinking about the continued relevance, the continued irrelevance, like in how, the shapes and the shifts and the, the impacts- like all of that makes I think for a really dynamic and cool conversation.
That I think anybody can have, I don’t think you need to be an expert on popular culture to have those conversations, because I think those contexts can be either very personal or you can dive deeper into these larger extended histories, if you so want, depending on what kind of fan you are.
[00:24:59] Roberta: Yes. One of the podcasts that I listened to– and I want to say some of your podcasts are 19 minutes long, very, very short (We try to keep it at 30 minutes, and we don’t do any splicing of, you know, music or film clips in, but you’ve got a very rich editing process where you put a lot of extra material in the mix)– and then some of your podcasts are like 40, 50 minutes long.
So how, how do you decide how long to go? Is it the subject or…
[00:25:36] Dr. Melinda Lewis: No, that’s a great question. I think that we have always tried to aim for around 20 minutes and that has always been a major part of the conversation as to like, how we structure the podcast. I think we thought 20 minutes was like a nice nap for the brain, that it was like enough to just kind of delight and distract, but not enough that your day would be completely overrun by this like, narrative.
And also understanding that there were a lot of stories, like there were already a lot of podcasts out there that were like an hour, or sometimes two hours. And, you know, we’re a very small organization. And so we wanted to kind of start small as opposed to just dive in and with, you know, an hour plus, two, expectations… Particularly at the beginning when we like didn’t really know what this was. Or how this was going to work. So, to work with 20 minutes seemed more manageable and sustainable.
The 45 minute episodes are rare, but they’re present, because they’re usually live or they feature more than one person. And so we want to make sure that everybody has the opportunity to participate if we’re having a panel discussion or we’re having a group conversation.
So. It’s mostly about like volume and ensuring that everybody has space. Cause we don’t want to, we don’t want to limit the conversation in a way that like, has people have snippets, but nothing really kind of coagulates. But we also don’t want to have like a bloated episode where, you know, everybody is just talking for forever and ever.
[00:27:17] Roberta: I love that you use coagulate! (laughs) I’m getting this image of coagulation of voices…
[00:27:27] Dr. Melinda Lewis: You know what, I can’t think of the last time I used coagulation.
[00:27:30] Roberta: It’s… like probably in chemistry or something!
[00:27:34] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Yeah, from my gut to my heart, to my, my mouth. But yeah, I think that we still want to maintain, even if it’s a 45 minute episode, we still are typically recording still for an hour, and an hour and a half. We still want to make it concise. We still wanna make it cohesive. We still wanna make it poppy. So even though they are longer, it’s typically because we are interviewing more people and we’re trying to tie a little bit more together than just if I’m doing something one-on-one.
[00:28:05] Roberta: Yeah. No, I hear you. It does- we’ve had podcasts where there’ve been three or four people and you have to respect everyone’s voice.
[00:28:16] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Yeah.
[00:28:17] Roberta: does go longer.
Well, speaking of time, and voices… we are going to circle around here and say, we’re almost coming to the end- is there anything Melinda that you’d like to say that we didn’t cover?
I feel like we covered a lot, but didn’t cover even the tip of the iceberg. You know what I mean?
[00:28:38] Dr. Melinda Lewis: I know. I mean, it’s gone by so fast (laughs) so it’s hard, it’s a kind of dizzying to think about what we haven’t talked about. Although I would be interested to know if you could talk about, if you had to be on the show, what would you want to talk about?
What brings you joy, Roberta?
[00:28:55] Roberta: Oh, my gosh. Artblog, working with Morgan, artists, living in Philadelphia, feeling the love of the Philadelphia art community… my family (I have three children and a couple of grandkids), my husband… You know, making art sometimes. Writing. Editing, I love, I love words.
[00:29:23] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Yeah.
[00:29:24] Roberta: They bring me joy.
[00:29:25] Dr. Melinda Lewis: This is a good position. I mean, a podcaster who loves words, is pretty good!
[00:29:30] Roberta: I do love people too. I’m like you, I love people. Love to find out about them and pick their brains about things. You learn a lot.
[00:29:39] Dr. Melinda Lewis: You do! And I feel like the thing that I really love about talking to people is that you get to… like, I spend so much time after the fact thinking about stuff and like, I feel like I’ve learned something. I feel like I’ve gained something through every conversation, and something valuable for me intrinsically, as a person.
And so I think talking to people, and you know, having these one-on-one conversations- like Roberta, I’m going to be thinking about this conversation for a long time and being like, “I mean, are dolls popular culture? I don’t know!” I’m going to have to talk to everybody about this question and, you know, that’s what I find so exciting is that from this, I will go out and have conversations with other people and talk to my friends and ask them, and… you know, I think that that’s really good.
Like that’s what building a community is. And that to me is like– particularly now, I know that we’ve talked a little bit about the pandemic, but– I love that this is what conversations can do. Is that it can bridge gaps, that it can bring people closer together.
And I think that by focusing primarily like, on joy, and excitement, and earnestness, and like really privileging those, that we can build like a nicer, kinder, you know, understanding of each other and build a firmer community.
[00:30:55] Roberta: Bravo. I echo all of that. It’s been great speaking with you!
I’ve been speaking with Dr. Melinda Lewis, of Pop, the Question podcast. It’s a sponsored podcast on Artblog Radio from Pennoni Honors College of Drexel University.
Thank you so much, Melinda.
[00:31:14] Dr. Melinda Lewis: Roberta. Thank you so much. It was such a pleasure. I could do this for like three more hours.
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Resveratrol is a type of polyphenol, an antioxidant compound highly concentrated in red grapes – and therefore wine – as well as other plants such as Japanese knotweed. It is also found in blueberries and bilberries, but in much lower concentrations. In its natural trans-resveratrol form (the form found in grapes and knotweed) resveratrol helps protect the body from free radicals that cause oxidative damage and inflammation.
Because cumulative cell damage from free radicals can speed age-related decline, preventing free radical damage is important to maintaining optimal health throughout the lifespan. Studies show that resveratrol increases the body’s resistance to stress, especially oxidative stress. Taking resveratrol can improve age-related health conditions and increase longevity.
Natural Factors ResveratrolRich Super Strength Resveratrol provides a high potency of 250 mg of trans-resveratrol in each 500 mg vegetarian capsule. The resveratrol is extracted from the skins of red grapes (Vitis vinifera), grown in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, and from Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum). The knotweed is highly purified to remove 99% of the emodin, a natural substance that can act as a laxative in some sensitive people. Knotweed is commonly used in traditional medicines for the liver and heart.
Each Capsule Contains:
ResveratrolRichTM Proprietary blend
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