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Authorities of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has apologized to the Edo State Government and air travelers over the incident which led to the closure of the Benin Airport on Tuesday.
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria Managing Director, Mr. George Uriesi who led other management staff which included Mr. Yakubu Dati, General Manager, Mr. Kolawole Adefomiwa, Deputy General Manager, Mr. Adeboye Festus, the Chief Security Officer and
Mr. Ayodele Sunday, Airport Manager, Benin City said “we deeply regret the events of yesterday and we will like to find out how we can avoid a situation like this arising in the future, because it is neither in the interest of FAAN nor in the interest of Edo
State Government for the Airport to be closed down, because there was a lot of hardship and serious economic consequences as a result of the shutdown and there is need to settle this matter.
“I want to assure Your Excellency that FAAN is a good corporate citizen, I am convinced that there was a misunderstanding and I want to get to the bottom of this misunderstanding so that it does not happen again.
“If we have any obligations, we will meet them, and I hope that in the future if there are issues of misunderstanding, we will be able to talk about them quickly without them leading to delays and inconveniences to the public. So, sir we are here to reassure you of our respects and desire to be good corporate citizens and partner with the State Government to deliver services to the people of Edo State”.
In his response, Governor Oshiomhole noted that tax law was a federal law which the state Government is only trying to implement.
He noted that the tax which FAAN defaulted on was the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) which even the President and Governors pay.
Oshiomhole said the State Board of Internal Revenue got a proper Court Order to seal the FAAN Manager’s Office, noting that the FAAN Manager on his own decided to seal up the Airport to gain public sympathy.
The Governor said the problem with Nigeria is not immunity, but impunity as people often violate the law and get away with it.
He insisted that anybody who works and lives in Edo State must pay tax in contribution to the development of the State.
The Governor said a way to avoid a re-occurrence of the ugly incident was for FAAN to comply with the law.
He however, expressed his displeasure with the FAAN Manager Benin Airport, Mr. Ayodele Sunday for dramatizing the issue, saying “I hope in future, this sort of thing does not happen”. | <urn:uuid:97991cd0-49f0-4801-9de1-1cfece1003b6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://savidnews.com/faan-md-apologises-oshiomhole-over-airport-closure/ | 2024-04-16T03:20:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.978542 | 563 |
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Julia Ahtijainen is a freelance consultant and communications project manager who specializes in concept analysis and content creation. Some of her most notable clients include cutting-edge niche fragrance brands like Nasomatto, Orto Parisi, and BeauFort London. Julia’s dream assignment is to direct a project that involves all the senses, combining the fields of scent creation, design, music, art, and fashion. Below, she reconnects with her background in semiotics to take a look at the weirdness of working in communications and of speaking about something as ephemeral and esoteric as fragrance.
Communications is a weird field.
A friend of mine, who hopes that one day I change my field and stop wasting my talent and time, recently wrote, “I was thinking the other day that I really don’t like any perfume per se. All of them are just too damn strong. If they are supposed to enhance the person, they should never overpower them, but it seems that they always do. It’s like putting lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig.”
My friend articulated pretty clearly how I sometimes feel about my job. Communications in general is a weird field. It’s something in between politics (one has to always be polite and politically correct), babysitting (taking care of the journalists and explaining multiple times the importance of social media and press gifts to the owners or creators of brands), and style (you kind of need to look, sound, and be an extension of a brand so you don’t lose loyalty points on both sides of the business).
And then, how do you measure the results of these three roles? The blood, sweat, and tears one invests in a couple of nice, sometimes forced, words and meetings? The time that’s been wasted or invested?
Communications project manager and brand expert Julia Ahtijainen. Photo: Christina Slaton.
I’m a pretty honest and direct lady.
Getting back to the expression my friend used, I’m not a pig and don’t really like lipstick. Unfortunately for my field, I’m a pretty honest and direct lady. And I don’t like pigs or eating pork, unless it’s the obligatory taste of prosciutto crudo during a celebratory night out with my Italian friends.
“Pig” is a word that smells. It’s a word that has multiple meanings, is heavy in many cultures, and even banned within some religions. In his book L’Onesto Porco, which translates to “honest pig,” Italian historian Roberto Finzi explains the meaning of pig from a cultural, religious, and linguistic point of view. Funnily in Italian, the worst curse words always begin with the word “porco,” which also means “dirty.” Although the smell of the meat isn’t always delightful and despite the growing trend of vegetarianism, most people in the world still eat pork.
Most animals become “dirty” when domesticated, while in nature they’re perceived as they are. In this case, anything and everything can become a sign or symbol. And this opens up a Pandora’s box of the daily struggles of a semiotician who is trapped in a product-related communications field.
Brand image forSeminalis by Orto Parisi. Photo courtesy of SNOTbv and Orto Parisi.
One easily becomes volatile when communicating about scent.
I’ve been accused of being too opinionated in this field. Yet if the word “perfume” comes from the Latin “per fumus,” which translates to “through smoke,” one can easily become volatile when communicating about the subject. To understand a phenomenon, a person, or a sign, one has to create types, and detect similarities and differences. Put the subject into a system or a framework, so it cannot escape or fade away. There is no reason behind the plain abstraction, an empty expression, or a delusion when talking about scents.
Michelangelo allegedly wrote, “The greatest danger for all of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” One should always aim high. Communication in perfumery is like leading the blind from the high point. Leading them with passion and honesty, at least in my case. I’m talking about the artistic, truthful, and humble way of speaking about outstanding masterpieces.
Communication of a scent requires the same effort of imagination that’s needed for its creation.
Applied semiotics is ultimately a creative act that helps one communicate and aim high. It involves sharpening one’s frameworks to make them fit a purpose and applying them correctly to a phenomenon. The perfumer judges scents in terms of quality, intensity, and duration of perceptibility. Scent is an entity. Communication of a scent requires the same effort of imagination that’s needed for its creation. In order to do this, some sort of power of imagination is required too.
There is probably a frustrated novelist inside many semioticians, and once in this field one needs to know how to write, but more importantly one needs to know how to read. Reading is a technique of not only acquiring knowledge but also sharpening insight and critical skills. Looking at and comparing the possible differences and similarities, reworks, and copies.
Semiotic work tends to be more akin to detective work. It requires a need to be provocative. Semiotic theory fragments work well as hooks upon which to hang one’s thinking. Having pop culture knowledge in this field is not only an advantage, it’s vital to survival.
Brand image for Bergamask by Orto Parisi. Photo courtesy of SNOTbv and Orto Parisi.
The main components of semiotic environment are:
messages, responses, feedback, information, execution, rigor, chronicle
ideas, content, books, music, events, choices, pattern detection
accountability, flexibility, constant changes
information overload, concentration, mindfulness
the niches, subcultures, the big picture, cultural sensitivity
critical thinking, competing, changing ideologies
Iron Duke by BeauFort London. Photo courtesy of BeauFort London.
Our sense of smell is indisputably primal.
After wiping away the lipstick and revealing the “dirty way” of reading and analyzing the communication of scent, the role of intuition becomes clear. Our sense of smell is indisputably primal. Inextricably linked to memory, scent sparks immediate recall and recognition. The most ancient part of our neuroanatomy, the archipallium or archicortex, is our primitive reptilian brain. Hence, there’s no way to complete any perfume detective project without intuition being involved.
One of the best definitions for intuition I found in the field of perfumery comes from Edmond Roudnitska who said,
“Intuition is not a miracle; it is a flame which is sparked only if the necessary amounts of knowledge, experience, reflection, and meditation are available. Perfumery schooling calls for patience, attention, and perseverance.”
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
This is a review of the literature on spelling. The purpose for this review is to give an overview of the latest research concerning issues that affect spelling instruction. The topics discussed are complexities of the English language, how children learn, differences between good and poor spellers, how to assess children's spelling knowledge, activities designed to teach children strategies for word ~solving, and ideas for organizing for instruction. This paper. indicates principles of effective spelling instruction. The conclusion makes a call for more research regarding visual memory and states the need for teacher in-service.
Year of Submission
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Division of Reading and Language Arts
1 PDF file (48 leaves)
©1999 Tammy Uhlenhopp
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Children with persistent and drug-resistant seizures treated with the high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet may get an added benefit from periodic fasting, according to a small Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study.
The results, published online Dec. 3 in the journal Epilepsy Research, suggest the ketogenic diet and fasting can work in tandem to reduce seizures but appear do so through different mechanisms — a finding that challenges the longstanding assumption that the two share a common mechanism.
“Our findings suggest that fasting does not merely intensify the therapeutic effects of the ketogenic diet but may actually represent an entirely new way to change the metabolism of children with epilepsy,” says lead investigator Adam Hartman, M.D., a pediatric neurologist at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
In the study, six children, ages 2 to 7, and all on the ketogenic diet, were asked to fast on alternate days. All six children had seizure disorders incompletely resolved by the diet alone. Four of the six children experienced between 50 percent and 99 percent fewer seizures after the fasts were added to the dietary regimen. Three of the six were able to continue the fasting regimen for two months or longer.
The Johns Hopkins investigators say while the results are preliminary, they do provide compelling evidence of the potential benefits of fasting. Periodic fasts, they add, may eventually prove to be an alternative standalone therapy in children with drug-resistant epilepsy.
The researchers caution that larger studies are needed to further elucidate the effects of fasting. They also warn that fasting should be done under the strict supervision of a pediatric neurologist.
Made up of high-fat foods and few carbohydrates, the ketogenic diet is believed to work by triggering biochemical changes that eliminate seizure-causing short circuits in the brain’s signaling system. The diet, popularized in the early 1900s, was designed to mimic the physiologic effects of fasting — a seizure-control method favored by ancient Greeks. Since then, physicians have believed that the two therapies share a common mechanism.
The new Johns Hopkins findings, however, suggest otherwise.
“We suspect that fasting affects nerve cells in a completely different manner from the ketogenic diet,” Hartman says.
This hypothesis stemmed from a 2010 study of mice conducted by the Johns Hopkins team.
Two groups of epileptic mice — one treated with the ketogenic diet and one treated with fasting — had strikingly different responses to different seizure triggers. Animals treated with the ketogenic diet experienced fewer seizures than fasting mice when exposed to low amounts of electricity, but fared worse when they were injected with kainic acid, a potent nervous system stimulant and a known seizure trigger. Fasting mice, on the other hand, did worse when exposed to electricity but tolerated kainic acid injections far better than their ketogenic diet counterparts. In other words, the researchers say, each therapy protected against one seizure trigger, while increasing sensitivity to the other.
“We don’t fully understand the reasons for these marked differences, but unraveling the mechanisms behind them will help pave the way toward new therapies for epilepsy, and is the focus of our ongoing work,” says Eric Kossoff, M.D., pediatric neurologist and director of the ketogenic diet clinic at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
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The Exchange Arts and The Bloomsburg Singers will present an unusual event, a performance of the science-fiction silent film masterpiece “Metropolis,” with live, improvised organ accompaniment by world-renowned musical artist Peter Krasinski and choral selections by The Bloomsburg Singers. The event will be held Saturday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m., at Wesley United Methodist Church of Bloomsburg, 130 West 3rd St.
“Metropolis” is a 1927 German science-fiction film directed by well-known expressionist filmmaker Fritz Lang. It is a pioneering film of the science-fiction genre and one of the first feature-length science fiction films ever made. “Metropolis” explores themes related to class struggles in a dystopian future and is recognized to this day for its astonishing imagery, with awe-inspiring sets, robots and dystopian machinery, class warfare, and more.
Cody Mead is the Director of Music at Wesley United Methodist Church and Founding Director of The Bloomsburg Singers, an auditioned community choir of 35 singers, specializing in a diverse array of high-quality choral repertoire. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for The Exchange Arts, which is cosponsoring this event.
The primary musical performer for this event will be Peter Krasinski, a world-acclaimed musician from the Boston area and one of the world’s leading experts on organ improvisation and silent film accompaniment. Mead and Krasinski organized a similar presentation of silent film with music when they presented the 1927 film “King of Kings” in Newport, Rhode Island in 2018.
“Peter provided live, improvised organ accompaniment, and choral music was provided by a children’s choir and professional singers from the Boston/Providence metropolitan area,” Mead said. “Since I moved to Bloomsburg in 2020, I have wanted to organize a similar presentation in this area.”
A conductor, organist, and music educator, Krasinski is internationally celebrated for his performances creating compositions in real time for cinematic masterpieces in world famous venues. He is an award-winning improviser who has presented silent films with live, improvised organ accompaniment across North America, Europe, and Asia, including seven tours of Japan. Krasinski is the House Organist of the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI, past Dean of the Boston Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and he has presented master classes in improvisation at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland.
“Peter’s talent as an improviser is, frankly, difficult to describe,” Mead said. “Peter spontaneously produces a polished and emotionally convincing soundtrack to a silent film; listeners may find it hard to believe that what they are hearing is an improvisation. On the spot, Peter can ‘make up’ music that sounds as though it were written by one of the master composers. He’s really a musical genius — and I don’t use that word lightly.”
Krasinski said the process of preparing for his performances has developed over decades.
“It includes memorization of the film itself, an intimate knowledge of the venue and the instrument (in this case a large and powerful pipe organ) upon which the accompaniment is to be created, and an openness of the performer to the time, place, and audience which will share in the event itself,” he said. “The audience becomes an integral part of the performance and a live shared experience that those attending will recall for years after the event.”
This German photo play, Krasinski said, has been the source of so much in our artistic and popular culture. But the root philosophy of the film, the epigram, continues to become only more relevant as history unfolds. “The mediator between the HEAD and the HANDS must be the HEART.”
“It’s not hard to find relevant commentary in this film regarding subjects such as classism, irresponsible leadership, human rights, and more,” Krasinski said. “At the same time, the film is an imaginative and entertaining production in many ways unparalleled.”
This presentation of “Metropolis” will highlight the talents of area artists and musicians. When audience members arrive at 7 p.m., they will enter the church through a “pop-up” art show titled “Truth, Fiction, and Robots,” featuring a myriad of artworks by local artists inspired by the film. The screening of “Metropolis” at 8 p.m. will be preceded by a 25-minute choral overture at 7:30 by The Bloomsburg Singers and talented student singers from Bloomsburg University.
“What you will experience as a live participant in this event will be unique – although the visual film is a static art form, unchanging and always the same,” Krasinski said. “The live musical accompaniment is improvised and is therefore always fluid and organic.”
“I hope that those in attendance will experience an artistically rich presentation that celebrates great film, music, and the visual arts,” Mead said,” and highlights the tremendous talent of local musicians and artists alongside a headlining performer of worldwide renown.”
“The art of silent movie accompaniment is a rare but much cherished tradition in the United States,” Krasinski said, “and I am pleased to present this most unique version of it to you.”
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New Delhi: Google has announced to expand the horizon of its Artificial bot (AI) Bard for workspace. The admins will be able to turn access to Bard on for their users in the Admin console under Apps > Additional Google Services > Early Access Apps.
Google unveiled Bard in January, 2023 to compete against OpenAI ChatGPT and Microsoft Bing. It was earlier opened only a limited number of users.
Workspace Admin Will Have The Option
Google announced rolling out Bard integration option with Workspace from May 5, 2023.
“The admin control to enable or disable access to Bard will be available for all Google Workspace customers, even if Bard isn’t available in your country yet. That means that even if Early Access Apps are turned on for your organization, users located in countries in which Bard is not available will not be able to access the service,” Google blog wrote.
How To Start the Feature
This feature will be off by default and can be enabled at domain, OU, or group level.
Here’s step-by-step guide to on the setting:
Step 1: Sign in to your Google Admin console (Sign in using an administrator account).
Step 2: In the Admin console, go to Menu – Apps > Additional Google Services
Step 3: Click Early Access Apps.
Step 4: Click Service status.
Step 5: To turn a service on or off for everyone in your organization, click On for everyone or Off for everyone, and then click Save.
Step 6: (Optional) To turn a service on or off for an organizational unit:
At the left, select the organizational unit.
To change the Service status, select On or Off.
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If the Service status is set to Overridden, either click Inherit to revert to the same setting as its parent, or click Save to keep the new setting, even if the parent setting changes.
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If you want Seattle breaking news, you have options. Being a large city near other large metropolitan areas, there are several different sources for Seattle breaking news, including the Seattle news stations on television, those of its neighbor cities, and newspapers from each. With the internet, you have easy access to most sources of breaking news Seattle.
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Seattle breaking news is never far away and you have plenty of sources to choose from, depending on what works best for you. Staying on top of Seattle breaking news can help to make your life easier and sunnier. Whatever your personal interest, with all the sources you have at your disposal, you should be able to find current content that brings you the information that you need. | <urn:uuid:ebc6eb87-6d89-4c88-8b85-de2fb2c5d330> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://seattlenewsstations.net/looking-for-breaking-news-in-seattle/ | 2024-04-16T04:58:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.957136 | 365 |
If President Donald Trump takes a strong position on anything, one can be almost certain there's a tweet from before his Presidency—or even during—that takes the diametric opposition.
The most recent resurfaced tweet that's contradicted Trump's latest position is about the Ebola outbreak of 2014.
To distract from his own administration's delayed response to the current pandemic, Trump frequently lodges largely false attacks on former President Barack Obama's handling of H1N1 and Ebola outbreaks that occurred during his administration.
Eager to see the economy reopen and a talking point for his reelection revived, Trump has hailed governors like Republican Brian Kemp of Georgia who are reopening shuttered stores and businesses, despite health experts warning this could cause a resurgence in the virus.
Trump boasted on Wednesday morning that the country is starting to "OPEN FOR BUSINESS".
States are safely coming back. Our Country is starting to OPEN FOR BUSINESS again. Special care is, and always will be, given to our beloved seniors (except me!). Their lives will be better than ever...WE LOVE YOU ALL!— Donald J. Trump (@Donald J. Trump) 1587556434
Trump claimed that the stay at home orders and other safety measures from the nation's governors were too extreme.
He was singing a much different tune in 2014.
All the governors are already backing off of the Ebola quarantines. Bad decision that will lead to more mayhem.— Donald J. Trump (@Donald J. Trump) 1414507921
Despite the assertions of conspiracy theorists, health experts nearly unanimously say that a premature return to normalcy wouldn't revive the economy, but cause potentially millions more avoidable deaths.
Trump's tweet didn't age well.
Nothing a little Sharpie canâ��t fix!pic.twitter.com/DbUmhcT4a0— ElElegante101 (@ElElegante101) 1587567272
Once upon a time. For comparison, only 11 Ebola patients were treated in the U.S., and one died, per CDC.https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/527110542008549376 â�¦— Chris Megerian (@Chris Megerian) 1587571762
Look at this fool back in 2014https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/527110542008549376 â�¦— Jennifer Hayden (@Jennifer Hayden) 1587562218
Once again, people were amazed that there really is always a tweet.
Some days the "There is always a tweet" still surprises me. How does he do this?https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/527110542008549376 â�¦— Tony (@Tony) 1587565248
There really is a tweet for fckng everything.https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/527110542008549376 â�¦— Elizabeth C. McLaughlin ð�©¸ð�¦· (@Elizabeth C. McLaughlin ð�©¸ð�¦·) 1587567615
So uncanny is Trump's ability to contradict himself with years-old tweets that people began coming up with outlandish theories as to how this is possible.
the witch who cursed him sure was creative, i'll give her thathttps://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/527110542008549376 â�¦— David Mack (@David Mack) 1587568514
I am 100% sure that at some point Donald Trump made some kind of Monkey's Paw-style deal where he got to be President but he had to live out the consequences of all his past tweets.https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/527110542008549376 â�¦— Paul Fairie (@Paul Fairie) 1587571719
This furthers my theory that Trump is a magical time traveler who is moving thru time in the opposite direction than us. That's why there's Always A Tweet. Here: he messed up COVID, and what he learned from that he applied to Ebola--6 yrs ago for us, but 6 yrs from now for him.https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/527110542008549376 â�¦— John Pfaff (@John Pfaff) 1587567116
Or maybe his principles really are that flimsy.
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Tuesday night was the second episode of The Voice, and the judges were able to add even more star power to their teams. From rock singer Molly Stevens to the vintage melodies of 23-year-old Davison, the performances ensured a competitive season ahead.
To find out the team standings from Night 1, click here.
Read on to find out which singers were added to which team last night:
Pryor Baird (35, California)
Pryor was one of the few singers to get four-chair turns. His raspy, rock voice is certain to go far this season.
These days, he performs in Nashville. Adam said, "I don't usually hear someone sing the way you and play the way you do. That is a rarity." Blake said he's a little bit wild, a little bit loose. "It sounds like you drank a bottle of whiskey and smoked a pack of cigarettes before you got on stage," Blake joked.
Davison (23, Arkansas)
All the judges were huge fans of Davison. In the end, Blake and Adam were duking it out for the singer. Blake said, "There's just something so vintage about your voice. It sounds magical." Even Kelly was a huge fan, wondering why she didn't push her own button.
Molly Stevens (35, Georgia)
Molly Stevens blew the coaches away with her country performance of "Heavenly Day." In her pre-performance interview, Molly revealed that she is gay and grew up in a religious family. "Being a Southern Baptist, I thought that was a big sin and that I was going to go to hell for it." Today, she is close with her parents. Her fiancee, Ashlee, was also at the audition.
When she isn't singing, Molly works as a substitute teacher at a high school.
Dylan Hartigan (21, Wyckoff, New Jersey)
Dylan is a New Jersey native. He was once in a boy band, and now he's hoping that he can break out on The Voice. Dylan is a folk-rock singer, and Kelly expressed how excited she is to find out what else is in his "arsenal".
Dylan says he was a child actor, but his IMDB page suggests he's still dipping into the acting biz. His IMDB profile reveals that he was on Law & Order in 2008, and filmed two short films last year.
Jaclyn Lovey (16, Placerville, California)
The 16-year-old California native sang a simple and pure rendition of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love". After her audition, Blake said, "Literally, for the first time in my life, I pictured me riding a unicorn. The kind that has like wings. I was holding a Care Bear."
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Family friendly restaurants are always welcome, we pop by Sunrise Bistro & Bar (Sunrise) for our brunch recently.
Any restaurant with a bouncing castle will always be popular with kids, the challenge is making them sit still and finish their meals first 🙂
At Sunrise Bistro & Bar, kids can look forward to diy Muffins decoration on weekends and school holidays. Unlimited M&M for appetizer 🙂
Kids are always welcomed at this restaurant, we heard pets too (outdoor seating).
Kids’ main course are priced at $15 each, inclusive dessert and drink.
The Mini beef burger is a bit too tough for the kids to chew. But they did not mind the generous melted cheese.
Fish and Chips fillet fried to a crisp, not too oily. If our kids love it, we believe your kids will too 🙂
Siblings enjoying their food.
We heard Chef Vincent’s Seared Foie Gras is recommended, but we opted for something less “exotic”.
While the adults feast, we can keep an eye on the kids having fun at the bouncing castle.
Indulgent Egg Benedict for myself, I just cannot resist runny egg for breakfast, plus point for the crispy bacon 🙂
Talking about indulgence, nothing quite beats Sunrise Bistro’s Salted Egg Yolk Custard Molten Chocolate Cake! Slice it open and see salted egg goodness flows out 🙂
The pairing with vanilla ice cream is quite refreshing (the town is crazy about all things salted egg recently haha)
If you are looking for kids friendly F&B restaurant with delectable and affordable menu, head down to east Coast.
More details about Sunrise Bistro & Bar (Sunrise) :
– Address : 902 East Coast Parkway, #01-05 Big Splash Blk B Singapore 449874
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By Stu Whitley
This is the third post in a four-part series.
What may be demonstrated as a biological truth is intuitively
understood as we grow older. We become less egocentric, more aware that
the world has many centres of the universe besides our own, and that in
some mysterious way, these centres are all linked. In the mature adult,
we recognize as poets have before us, that we are round people on a
round earth, cognizant of being interwoven in a circular web of
connection with all human beings, which is among other things to
understand interdependency, forgiveness and the nature of healing. Hugo
wrote: “We are never done with conscience. Choose your course by it…it
is bottomless, being God.” And what is conscience if not memory?
Memory, that is, linked to consequences. No one can divine the future
with any exactitude. Yet we are capable of discerning the truths that
help guide us to it; I believe that those truths are at least in part
found in our collective memory.
the other hand, I am dismayed by the thought that the lessons I think
I’ve already learned, and learned well, must incessantly be
reconsidered and learned yet again, as if unremembered. All my life so
far, particularly as one who is trained and experienced in the
machinery of the law, I have understood the need to hew to certainty
and precision. It has been expected of me, if for no other reason than
the law’s sovereignty. I cannot count the times such a hard view has
let me down, for the truth of it is that our motives, our consequential
actions, our feelings, are often obscure—even sometimes unto ourselves.
Slowly I have let go of the idea that the law’s dominion does not
extend to every aspect of my life. This is true even though its
principles, born as they are of an ancient wisdom, can help me in the
important matters that concern me—as long as I remain aware that they
may not be definitive of an issue.
Moreover, we can dissect the
past for patterns that are capable of yielding insight, as much at
least as our editorializing memory permits it, recognizing that the
past will hold powerful sway over forthcoming events, so that the
future becomes more influenced by will, rather than by inevitability. I
think it’s important to add that in the accumulation of years, love
assists us to feel our way where it is not possible to see clearly the
end result. In youth, perhaps, we are all too ready to see the
obstacles—even if eager to collide with them head on. Daniel Maguire
wrote in The Moral Choice that the heart seems to have its own probes
on the future to be able to discover what is possible that is latent in
the actual. Love “thirsts for the more” that creative imagination can
So love, too, is memory. It is at its most basic
element a genetic code that impels us toward union, and at its most
expansive (usually the product of accumulated experience), something
that urges us to all of the possibilities that exist in that union.
Surely one of those possibilities is wisdom:
as one goes along this vital road,
occasionally depositing themselves
into controversy or conundrum.
once I read that love without strategy
is little more than fleeting feeling.
since moral living is the flowering of love
it behooves us to understand its method
what is (and is not) moral may not find
universal accord or even consensus
for we may not agree upon our obligations, and
there is less clarity still when our covenants collide
so the question obtains: how do we find the way?
limpid clarity is rare indeed
and rarer still for the arrogantly disposed
whose certainty should frighten anyone
modesty is essential to the task
for we must embrace the paradox.
our own sense of hope and tragedy
may well point in opposite directions
yet neither should be negated
as a means for achieving
a superficial complacency
sometimes all we can accomplish, after taking care,
is to lighten the gloom a little or so,
allowing only a partially guided leap in the dark
it’s arrogant to assume indubitable results
for as Aquinas said, truth cannot be exhausted
by any human knowledge; it remains open
to new, perhaps previously unthinkable
formulations and possibilities
truths are felt before they are expressed
no one knows that better than we
we cannot tell the future, but
there are things we can do in our effort to know it
love thrusts us toward the discovery of what’s possible
the heart has its own sense of direction
and it is the foundation of all that is,
and all that will be
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Discord has become an immensely popular platform for creating and joining online communities. With its easy-to-use interface and extensive features, it’s no wonder that millions of users flock to Discord servers to connect with like-minded individuals.
But with so many servers to choose from, it can be overwhelming to find the best one that suits your interests. In this article, we will explore what makes a Discord server stand out and help you discover the best one for you.
What Makes a Great Discord Server?
Finding the best Discord server is subjective and depends on your personal preferences. However, there are certain qualities that make a server enjoyable for the majority of users. Let’s take a look at some key factors to consider:
One of the most important aspects of a great Discord server is having an active community. A thriving server is filled with members who engage in discussions, share valuable information, and participate in events organized by the server administrators. An active community keeps the conversations flowing and creates an environment where everyone feels welcome.
Another crucial element of a top-notch Discord server is well-organized channels. Clear categorization of topics helps users easily navigate through different discussions and find what they are interested in. Whether it’s gaming, art, music, or any other specific theme, having designated channels ensures that conversations stay on track and relevant.
Moderation plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy environment within a Discord server. The best servers have moderators who actively enforce rules to prevent harassment or spamming while fostering constructive discussions. Engaging moderation ensures that all members feel safe and respected.
Bots add functionality and excitement to Discord servers by providing various features such as music playback, moderation tools, or even mini-games. A server that utilizes bots effectively can enhance user experience and make interactions more enjoyable.
Examples of the Best Discord Servers
Now that we have explored the key qualities of a great Discord server, let’s take a look at some examples that stand out among the vast sea of servers:
- Gamers Haven: This server has an active community of gamers who enjoy playing a wide variety of games. With organized channels for different game genres and a friendly atmosphere, Gamers Haven provides an excellent platform for gaming enthusiasts to connect and have fun together.
Artistic Creations: As the name suggests, this server is dedicated to artists of all kinds. From painters to digital Illustrators, Artistic Creations offers channels for sharing artwork, receiving feedback, and participating in creative challenges.
The active community and supportive environment make it an ideal place for artists to showcase their skills.
- Music Lovers Unite: If you have a passion for music, Music Lovers Unite is the Discord server for you. This server brings together music enthusiasts from all genres and allows them to share their favorite tunes, discuss new releases, and even collaborate on musical projects. The diverse range of channels ensures that there is something for every music lover.
In conclusion, finding the best Discord server comes down to personal preferences and interests. However, keeping in mind the qualities discussed above will help you identify servers that are well-suited for your needs.
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I occasionally eat at Subway, which I actually take a lot of shit for. C’mon. Get a grip, snobs. I order a six-inch chicken breast on flatbread with american cheese, lettuce, and just a tiny shot of barbecue sauce if the restaurant has it.
I’ve done a few cross-country tours. It can be hard to avoid fast food on the interstate. I can go to Subway, build the sandwich I like, get it at a reasonable price, not feel like death, and get back to what I was doing—traveling, performing, fighting crime.
I’m not the only one who eats there, clearly. Subway has 42,059 restaurants in 107 countries. Subway has 499 restaurants in Minnesota alone, 24,385 nation-wide. They’re nearly ubiquitous, showing up in gas stations and malls, outpacing McDonald’s and every other fast food chain in number of stores. That becomes a problem, though. Here’s why:
You’ve made it through the line at Subway. The sandwich maker has just thrown out their nth pair of plastic gloves that day. You watch as your sandwich is first placed in a paper sleeve. Then it’s wrapped in another branded sheet of paper. It’s then placed in a plastic bag with a stack of paper napkins.
I’m not asked if I’m dining in or taking out. Regardless of if I choose to eat at the restaurant I’m given exorbitant amounts of redundant packaging for a sandwich. The only option for disposing of this is in the landfill.
Steps to help fix this:
Train your employees.
I’ve often attempted at the end of an order to say something to the effect of “You can just hand me the sandwich, it’s ok. I don’t need the bag or anything.” This is the most confusing thing you can tell a Subway employee and you should avoid doing so. Subway employees are trained to expect just about anything in regards to building the actual sandwich, but as soon as the sandwich is finished, you’re pushing your luck.
Use re-usable dishes.
Sandwiches are designed to be held by human fingers. Are Subway patrons really so averse to eating food that hasn’t first been doubley wrapped and placed in a plastic bag? Your restaurants have tables, some even have the trays. Yet, for some reason employees still wrap the thing to go.
Allow your customers to use the tables and trays. Train your employees to ask if you’re dining in or carrying out. If you’re dining in, serve the sandwich on a washable, reusable tray. Let customers grab their own appropriately-sized stack of napkins. Allow the sandwich to cool without wrapping it in layers of paper. Not everyone who eats Subway is on the go.
Ditch the gloves
Yeah, I know. But I’d rather watch an employee wash their hands before starting an order than throw a pair of gloves away.
Consider the photo. That’s a single 6-inch sandwich. Multiply the weight of a single sandwich’s waste by the number of sandwiches sold in each of their 42,059 restaurants a day. The amount of waste is staggering.
Let’s just say Subway sells a single sandwich at each one of their restaurants. That’s it. Just the one sandwich. Let’s say that single sandwich produces a conservative guess of 1oz of waste. For their 42,059 restaurants, that’s 2,628 lbs. of trash a day. For a single sandwich sold at each of their restaurants.
The amount of waste is staggering, sure, but, consider the bottom-line benefits of reducing this cruft. Let’s say Subway saves a single cent on that single sandwich they’re selling at each of their stores in our example. That’s $420.59 in material costs saved. Say they sell 100 sandwiches at each restaurant. They’ve saved $42,059, in a single day by removing a few napkins from each order.
Operational inefficiencies at that scale can have massive consequences, to our environment, to a company’s bottom line, and to the customer experience. By empathizing with the customer (or users, if you’re building software), you may be able to optimize for each.
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Meet Sutton. A top handle shoulder bag with a structured bag appearance and whipstitch details for a handcrafted feel. Crafted in our signature vintage hide leather that only gets more beautiful over time with use and wear.
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Exterior: Back wall cell pocket
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Biocides: our opinion and keeping your period underwear clean
When creating our dais period underwear and bladder leak underwear, we decided not to use biocides- in all honesty, the decision wasn’t easy, so I wanted to walk you through the decision-making process and share the information we have collected.
What are biocides and how are they used on period or leak underwear?
Biocides are used to protect people from bacteria, viruses, and fungi through a chemical or biological action1. An example of a biocide would be a hand sanitiser. Biocides can also be implanted into textiles, allowing viruses and bacteria to be fought off whilst wearing the item of clothing. There are many different clothing items that have this technology integrated into it, such as sports clothing or underwear. Most commonly, silver chloride is used to treat clothing or underwear because it can be easily integrated into the clothing, does not come at a great cost in manufacturing and is effective at fighting bacteria and viruses. They are additionally great odour neutralisers which is an added benefit for sports clothing and underwear in particular.
My experience with biocides and how it affected our decision making
Both Eva and I were involved in the topic of biocides in our previous jobs where we were able to generate our individual opinions. In general, I live by the “strong opinions, loosely held” mantra, and therefore am always open to understanding both sides of arguments and debating the issue. In this case however, the information out there does make it really difficult to form a decision because quite frankly, it is vague. On the one hand, periods are not unhygienic- they are a naturally occurring bodily function. By this premise, if you do not have a problem with your normal underwear on a daily basis, why should you have a problem with absorbent underwear? Then again, normal underwear should be washed hygienically as bacteria build up could result in infections and/or odour concerns and as dais underwear cannot be washed hot, it did make us feel concerned.
On the other hand, there was the option to use silver chloride like most other brands do. This however concerned me personally- if my period and my vaginal fluids in general are not unhygienic, then why do I permanently need to be fighting all the bacteria whilst wearing my underwear? I also was not comfortable with the idea that there would be no control of whether the underwear was only fighting the “bad” bacteria or if it would also be working against my good bio-flora which I know is vital to my health downstairs. I also knew that silver chloride washes out over time: making the underwear less effective but also allowing the biocides to seep into the water systems2.
Having worked with biocides in the past, we knew that there were no official studies or recommendations by government bodies indicating whether biocides could have negative impacts on the body, and in particular the intimate area. What we did know though, is that the Federal Environment Ministry of Germany warns of possible consequences of biocides such as allergic reactions, impairment in the natural bacterial flora and the development of resistance in pathogens. This alone was enough to make our decision: silver chloride is a NO, biocides are a NO, clever washing instructions are a YES and that we want to spend more time in the future investigating and learning so that we can make the right decision for our brand and products.
Our recommendations for effective cleaning of dais underwear
We recommend washing our dais underwear at 40 degrees maximum. This is to ensure that the garment lasts the 2-3 years that we designed it to, but also to maintain the layers that are inside. These layers are pivotal to the product function and because they are a mix of various materials, we need to ensure none of them shrink or misshape in the wash. In general, modern detergents are pretty effective at lower temperatures, we recommend using liquid ones as powders sometimes struggle to dissolve at lower temperatures which makes them less effective.3 We also recommend washing out the underwear in the sink with cold water before throwing them in the wash. Cold water is much more effective at removing blood from fabric than warm or hot water4.
If you want to be 100% sure that your underwear is disinfected, you can buy laundry disinfectant at your local drugstore or supermarket. It is very cost effective and in one cold wash cycle can guarantee a 99% cull of bacteria and viruses5. Please be cautious to use one without bleach as this can discolour the underwear. Another, more natural option is to add 1 cup of 5% white vinegar to your wash6. You might think this would cause a vinegar smell but actually, it is odour neutralising and is a natural anti-bacterial agent.
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We do not claim to be experts, we are just trying to learn and explore the options to bring you a product that works the best for your needs. If we find something that we believe offers effective disinfection without risking any of the negative side effects, you can bet that we will begin using it. However, until then, we are happy to recommend simple and easy tips to allow you to safely treat your underwear to ensure they last for a long time and look after your body. | <urn:uuid:cfe8787d-09f2-4a49-9791-c96e24c95b64> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://shopdais.com/blogs/news/biocide-free-period-underwear | 2024-04-16T05:07:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.964158 | 1,100 |
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Since most people’s financial situation changes from year to year, whether to file your own taxes or hire an accountant is a question that needs to be asked every year.
1. Do it yourself with tax software or the IRS website. The IRS does not charge a filing fee. If you’re well versed in tax law (and most aren’t), you can print and mail your paperwork or mail your application. However, the IRS encourages filing online and directs taxpayers with income up to $73,000 to its Free Filing portal, which lists eight qualified tax preparers who offer free services (additional fees may apply for state filings).
For those earning more than $73,000, you may find a free filing option if you have direct income. For more complex situations — such as self-employment or complex investments — you may have to pay an online tax preparer, which can range from $25 to $100, or more, for federal and state filings.
2. Hire a tax preparer to do it for you. The only professionals qualified to assist you are attorneys, CPAs, and registered IRS agents. You can search for a suitable license preparer at attaxprepareregistry.com.
When Doing Your Own Taxes Makes Sense Vs. Hiring A Tax Preparer
Tax preparers typically start at around $100, depending on where you live and the complexity of your taxes, while accountants charge at least double that, and prices can vary similarly depending on location and complexity. According to the National Association of Tax Professionals, the average cost of preparing and filing a tax return is a little over $200.
Tip: You can also find tax experts through online tax filing services like H&R Block or TurboTax. These companies offer full-service packages that allow you to share your documents with tax benefits and receive a full return within days. They are often twice the price of standard DIY kits.
So, should you prepare your taxes yourself or hire someone to help? For most, it’s not just about price. Ultimately, it makes you feel more comfortable.
You have time and patience to deal with it. In the context of Netflix, taxes aren’t something you have to do. Expect to spend some time focusing on you—the IRS estimates that the average person spends up to seven hours collecting forms and preparing tax returns. If you’re a business owner, expect to spend about 20 hours filing your taxes.
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Your tax situation is straightforward, with no dependents, investments outside of retirement accounts, and no significant assets or charitable contributions. The basic free versions of the above tax preparation software are designed for people like you who may need to account for certain deductions or other financial considerations.
You own a business or are self-employed and can easily navigate through tax forms related to your business. Business income adds another layer to preparing and filing tax returns. Whether you have experience working with your business-related tax forms or just want to save some money on an accountant, you’re sure to find tax software that meets your specific needs.
You feel comfortable submitting and you want to control your money. Taxes are a big problem. If the thought of browsing the software, searching for problems on the IRS website and correcting any mistakes doesn’t scare you, then you’ll be more comfortable filing your own taxes.
You don’t have the time or patience to deal with it. If you feel that much of the time you spend filing your taxes is better spent elsewhere, you may want to outsource. This is more prudent than rushing to file and making mistakes.
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The tax situation with your dependents, investments or significant assets, charitable contributions, or businesses you own is complex. Almost every financial transaction has tax consequences of some type, and the more transactions you have, the more things you need to think about. Those who own a business, freelance or are self-employed may need professional help navigating their unique tax situation—home offices, deductions for business meals and travel, and vehicle audits are all red flags.
You plan to itemize your deductions. If you have large medical bills, a mortgage, or a large charitable contribution (among other factors), you can save more money by itemizing the deduction than by taking the standard deduction. But itemizing can be difficult to navigate on your own, especially if this is your first time using it.
Your life has changed a lot in the last year. Are you married? buy house? do you have any kid? All of these affect your tax return, and you need someone to show you how best to do it, at least the first time you record them on your taxes.
You don’t trust all your basics. If the thought of entering numbers and talking about correlations and subtractions makes you sweat, you can leave the preparation to the professionals.
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The first rule we learned about in the proposed Expansion Draft is teams are only allowed to protect one goalie. They have two options on skaters, but it’s been confirmed by many league sources that in every draft scenario only one goalie can be protected.
That is the easy part.
Here’s where it gets more difficult. TSN’s Gary Lawless reported players with No Movement Clauses (NMC’s) must be protected while players with No Trade Clauses (NTC’s) do not have to be protected. The problem is, the contract of Marc-Andre Fleury falls somewhere in between.
(Fleury’s contract) also includes a limited no-movement clause, which essentially means he can’t be waived or sent to the minors, and a modified no-trade clause. It is believed to allow Fleury to, before each season, submit a list of 12 teams to which he cannot be traded –Dave Molinari, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
So… which is it?
If partial no movement clauses do not force teams to protect players, Fleury will almost certainly be exposed and could very well end up between the pipes on opening night in Las Vegas.
But if it’s ruled an NMC is an NMC and he must be protected, things get interesting.
The Penguins would then have three options assuming they want to do everything they can to keep, or at least get value, for 21-year-old Matt Murray. First, they could trade Fleury to one of the 18 teams not listed on his limited NTC. Second, the Penguins could trade Murray to another team and would likely get a pretty significant package in return (but of course, they’d lose Murray). Or the third, and probably best and most likely option, they could utilize what’s called an “Expansion Trade.”
Don’t feel like clicking that link? Fine. The short explanation is that teams can trade assets (usually draft picks) in exchange for an agreement to not select an exposed player in the Expansion Draft. There has still been no confirmation these types of deals are allowed, but it’s almost certain they will be, as every GM in the league will want to have this option at his disposal. It would make perfect sense for both the Penguins and the new Las Vegas franchise to complete an Expansion Trade for Murray. Pittsburgh would probably rather give up a few picks and keep Murray rather than losing him in exchange for picks, and Las Vegas would love to collect future assets before even selecting their first player.
Murray would absolutely fit in Las Vegas, but there’s just no way the Pens are going to allow him to walk in an Expansion Draft without getting something in return. Vegas’ GM has to take advantage of Pittsburgh’s conundrum, otherwise, Murray will be playing somewhere else, and Las Vegas will be left with a handful of nothing.
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Bobbin Case History of the Singer Featherweight 221 and 222
Many bobbin cases look alike, but there are a few differences worth noting. There were a total of five different stamping sequences used to mark the Singer Featherweight bobbin cases. The number (45750) was consistent through the years, but the order and location of the stamp varied.
Let's begin with the Bobbin Cases made in the USA.
The first stamp was used from the beginning of Featherweight production through the very early 1950s.
The stamp read:
The next stamp was used for just a few years and was marked:
The last US bobbin case was stamped similar in order to the first one, but the lettering was far lower on the bobbin case.
In the UK there were two bobbin cases; both of which were stamped, "Simanco 45750."
The first case had its number on the outside, and it was stamped upside down.
UK 221K and 222K from 1947-1954 Approx.
The final UK bobbin case was stamped on the inside. The case was used on all later Featherweights in the UK including the white 221s.
While each bobbin case had its own era, all original Featherweight bobbin cases are interchangeable. If the bobbin case in your machine happens to be from a different era than the machine itself, no worries; it is better to have a vintage original bobbin case than a replica any day! After all, proper stitch formation is of most importance.
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In Sitecore, is there a way that I can run custom logic when a user is added to a particular role?
You can do this using Sitecore's eventing engine, by creating event handlers for the roles:usersAdded
event, the roles:usersAdded:remote
event, or both.
event is raised when users have been added to one or more roles on the environment. In other words, if you have a single-server environment then this is the event that you will want to tie into. Additionally, if you have a split CM/CD environment and you want to listen for users being added to roles on the same server that you added the handler on then this is the event you will want to use.
In contrast, the roles:usersAdded:remote
event is used on the CM server when you have a split CM\CD environment and want to listen for this event occurring on the CD.
While it may seem a little confusing that you have a :remote
event for adding users to roles, when roles are stored in the Core DB which is shared by both the CM and CD, the events are fired from the code, so having a :remote
listens for the code on the CD environment that adds users to roles.
Thought I would give a more complete answer.
If you would like to use Sitecore PowerShell Extensions to run custom scripts for events you can make use of the Events integration point.
There is an example out of the box that you can check out. You'll need to enable the module to make use of it.
There is also a configuration file distributed with many events disabled by default. Check out Cognifide.PowerShell.Events.config.disabled for an example of what to patch.
Below is an untested example patch.
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Promo codes are a great way of getting discounts and other benefits while playing skillz games. Promo codes are great for saving money and getting special deals on a variety of games, no matter if you’re an experienced player or just starting to play. This article will explain how to use skillz codes, which codes are available and how to get the best out of them.
What is a Promo Code?
Promo codes are special codes or combinations of characters that can be used for discounts, rewards, or other benefits when you play skillz games. These codes are usually in the form a digital coupon, or voucher that can be used online or in-app. Promo codes are used to receive discounts on in-app purchases and game purchases as well as special rewards like extra coins or in-game bonus.
Different types of promo codes
The game will determine the type of promo code available. Some games offer only one type of promo code while others have many. There are generally three types of promo codes.
- Coupon codes: These codes can be used to receive discounts on in-app purchases and game purchases as well as other rewards. You should use discount codes before they expire.
- Bonus codes These codes can be used to receive special rewards like extra coins or in-game bonus. These codes are often limited in time so make sure you use them before they expire.
- Referral codes Refer friends and family members to the game with Referral Codes Both you and the person referred will receive a reward if they use the code.
How to use Promo Codes
It’s easy to use promo codes. It’s easy to use promo codes. You’ll then be able enjoy the rewards or purchase that you made with the code.
Promo Codes: Make the Most of them
It’s crucial to regularly check for promo codes in order to make the most of them. You will find new codes in many games on a regular basis. You should also take advantage of any discounts or special offers that become available. Certain promo codes may give you double or triple reward for playing certain games. It’s worth keeping an eye out for such offers.
What is a promo Code?
Promo codes are special codes or combinations of characters that you can use to receive discounts, rewards, or other benefits while playing skillz games.
Are there any promo codes that are only available for certain games
Promo codes can be used on a variety of games. For codes that are available, make sure you check the game’s site or in-app shop.
What are the types of promo codes available?
The game will determine the type of promo code that is available. There are generally three types of promo codes available: bonus codes, discount codes, and referral code.
Promo codes for Skillz Games: Benefits
Promo codes are a great way for skillz gamers to receive discounts and other benefits. Here’s a table that summarizes the benefits of skillz game promo codes:
Benefit | Description |
Get Discounts | Enjoy discounts on in-app purchases and other rewards |
Reward Program | You can get special rewards like extra coins and in-game bonuses. |
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Getting tickets on ticketmaster fast is key to getting the best possible seats to your favorite artists or sporting events. But it can be tough to know how to make sure you get the tickets you want without wasting your time.
Ticketmaster Verified Fan presales
If you’ve been following music or concert news, then you may have heard about how to buy tickets on ticketmaster fast Verified Fan program. It’s a system that has been causing some headaches for fans who tried to get tickets to Taylor Swift and other big shows in recent years.
How it works:
Ticketmaster asks verified fans to pre-register with their information and what shows they’re seeking tickets for. Then, before tickets go on sale, the site will let you know if you’ve been verified and give you a presale code to use.
You can also sign up for email alerts from artist fan clubs or websites. These will tell you when tickets are going on sale for certain shows and sometimes even provide an extra link to access the presale.
How to beat Ticketmaster fees
The Ultimate Guide to Securing Tickets Quickly on Ticketmaster
If you want to save money, try buying your tickets directly from the venue. Most venues have a box office that is open during their normal business hours.
How to score a presale on your Amex card
If you have an Amex credit card, it can be very beneficial to have an Amex Presale account. Amex cardholders often get access to ticket presales that Ticketmaster doesn’t offer to everyone.
A lot of women look for natural remedies when a yeast or BV infection is keeping them up at night. But the truth is, most home remedies won’t work unless you start with a thorough diagnosis and regular follow-ups.
When should you not use boric acid?
Fortunately, there are several safe and effective solutions for recurrent yeast or bacterial vaginosis. One of these is boric acid, a white powder that can be inserted into your vagina for short-term use or taken daily to rebalance the healthy bacteria in your vagina.
Can boric acid cure bv? Boric acid has antifungal, antiseptic, and antiviral properties that help restore the vagina’s pH and replenish the flora in your vaginal area. It also helps reduce the itching and discharge in your vagina.
It is important to note that boric acid is only safe for use in the vagina, and it should not be used by mouth as it can be toxic if swallowed. Before you start taking boric acid, consult your doctor.
Yeast infections can lead to changes in the pH of your vagina and increase the number of harmful fungi and bacteria that aren’t healthy for you. So, if you have a yeast infection that is recurring or you have an ongoing problem with BV that doesn’t seem to be getting better with antibiotics alone, ask your OB-GYN for a prescription of boric acid suppositories.
Research has shown that a dual boric acid and EDTA treatment (TOL-463) is quite effective at treating both yeast and BV infections. While it’s still in clinical trials, this combination of boric acid and a chemical that breaks up biofilms could be a great addition to your BV treatment regimen.
Whether you are a professional photographer or you’re a novice trying to get the most out of your next wildlife photography trip, there are a few essential tips to consider. By knowing how to use your camera and utilizing the correct settings, you’ll be well on your way to taking incredible wildlife pictures that will have everyone drooling.
Using a telephoto zoom is a good start, but the most important part is focusing on your subject. This may sound like a given, but you have to be careful when using a telephoto lens. A longer focal length can cause your subject to be blurred into the background.
The most effective way to improve your wildlife photography is to take your time. While you’re waiting for the right moment, try to find out what’s going on around you. In addition to the usual animal watching, make sure you pay attention to what other photographers are doing. This will give you a better perspective on your surroundings.
It’s no secret that many animals will sleep in shade during hot weather. But this also means that the sun can be a bad friend to your wildlife photos. You’ll want to plan your photo sessions during the best time of day for your subject. If possible, schedule a shoot at the end of the day, as this can be the best time to capture stellar wildlife photos.
Lighting is a big component of any wildlife photo. When shooting in low light, you’ll have the best chance of getting a great shot. Light is also an interesting part of composition. Besides making your subjects look like they’re glowing, it can also provide silhouettes.
The Rule of Thirds is a common photography rule that combines several others to create an image. The Rule of Thirds is an obvious one, but it’s one that many photographers overlook. One of the benefits of this rule is that it allows you to take a picture without having to crop it, allowing you to focus more on your subject.
One of the most interesting features of your camera is the option to use AI-powered software, such as Sharpen AI, DeNoise AI and Video Enhance AI. These programs can help you capture a picture that’s perfect for the occasion.
Another cool feature of your camera is the ability to create a 8K video. However, you should not attempt this type of video unless you’re prepared to be patient. Likewise, you should only attempt this feature if you’re sure that the animals you’re photographing are safe and friendly.
Another trick to improving your wildlife photos is to shoot in colour. Colour is a great way to catch the eye of your subject. Although most wildlife photographers shoot in monochrome, it’s still a good idea to explore the options available. Taking a picture in black and white can also be a good idea, as it helps to draw attention to other important aspects of your subject.
Animal photography is a great way to document animals in their natural habitat. Taking photographs of animals can help to tell their stories and create a personal connection for the viewer. While it is not necessary to have a degree in this field, a good grasp of the subject and interpersonal skills are important.
Before starting an animal photography career, you should spend time researching your subject. For instance, you may want to explore the differences between wildlife photography and portraiture. The most obvious difference between the two is that you will be shooting animals rather than people. Wildlife photographers are expected to look non-threatening and respect the animal’s space. They should also avoid making sudden movements that could scare the animal.
You may also want to consider working with a professional mentor. This will help to ensure you develop your skills and build relationships with other photographers in the field. A good mentor can also help you develop a strong digital portfolio, which can be useful in securing a job in the field.
If you plan on working as a professional photographer, you will need to invest in the right gear and accessories. Most professionals also need to be adept at editing and retouching their pictures, so it is important to learn how to do these tasks well.
Animal photography can be an exciting and challenging way to express yourself. But, it requires some patience, understanding and dedication. In order to capture an interesting image, you must first know your subject and understand its behavior. When photographing animals, try to be on the lookout for sweet expressions and powerful compositions.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, you need to be prepared to shoot in all kinds of conditions. Your lens will be essential to capturing the best images. Depending on the type of animal you are photographing, you may need to use a wide-angle lens or a prime lens with a 50mm or 85mm focal length. These will allow you to blur the background and make your subject more visible.
Some of the most successful animal photographers have attended college and received training in photojournalism or wildlife photography. Others have studied the subject in depth and have acquired a keen sense of observation and a creative eye. As you start your photography career, you may want to take a formal class or join a photography club to help you build your knowledge.
As with any other kind of photography, it is essential to learn the proper techniques before you begin. There are a number of things you need to know about lighting and white balance. Also, you will want to avoid the brightest light possible. Many animals sleep in shade, and this can affect how you take photos.
It is a good idea to set a slow shutter speed when photographing animals. This will give you more time to focus on the animal’s body, head and eyes. Likewise, a wide aperture is a good choice when you have to capture a large amount of details in a single frame.
Wildlife photography is an art and requires a lot of skill. In this book, you will learn about the basic and advanced techniques. It also includes tips on technical specifications and equipment. You will also find a selection of inspiring images and stories.
The Big Book of Wildlife & Nature Photography is a guidebook that provides useful information for both beginners and experienced photographers. With more than 60,000 words and 305 photographs, you will find plenty of information here. There are chapters covering different wildlife species and photography locations. These include case studies, advice on choosing a gear package, and practical tips on getting close to wildlife.
The book also includes helpful information about focusing and exposure compensation. It also covers the mechanics of setting up your camera. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to take their wildlife photos to the next level.
Aside from the tips on shooting wildlife and the introductory text, the book is also packed with examples and photos. For instance, the chapter about flash setups has detailed instructions. Another chapter is about composition. Each chapter features a number of photographs of animals. Also included are background stories and some of the most successful pictures that the author has taken.
Aside from the images, the book also offers a detailed explanation of the science behind photographing wildlife. In particular, it explains the importance of using the right gear and how to choose the appropriate lens for your camera.
This book has a simple, easy-to-read layout. It includes an introduction to wildlife photography, an explanation of the primary types of light, and a discussion of the various types of camera settings. Plus, it contains an extensive list of recommended lenses.
Wildlife photography can be difficult and there are many pitfalls. The book has been designed to help you avoid those pitfalls. Designed for beginners and seasoned pros, the book offers a variety of tips on equipment, composition, and more. As a bonus, it includes a selection of images that won international competitions.
Featuring the work of renowned photographers, this book covers the best of both land and sea. Whether you’re interested in taking photographs of nocturnal wildlife or underwater creatures, this book is sure to inspire you.
The author is a Canadian photographer who grew up on Baffin Island. He has traveled throughout the Arctic and Antarctic regions. His photos are diverse, capturing a wide range of species. However, the book does not have shots of otters, polar bears, or other coastal megafauna. Nonetheless, you will appreciate his experience and his stories.
Steve McCurry’s book is a great resource for nature photographers who want to do conservation photojournalism. The book is filled with thoughtful quotes and pictures that present the subject without judgment.
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LeftWM is a tiling window manager written in Rust that aims to be stable
and performant. LeftWM is designed to do one thing and to do that one
thing well: be a window manager. LeftWM follows the following mantra:
LeftWM is not a compositor.
LeftWM is not a lock screen.
LeftWM is not a bar.
This requires: rust16
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You never forget the moment you are diagnosed with breast cancer.
For me, it was the first time I opted for a 3D mammogram in 2017. I received a call asking me to come in again for a follow up. They told me they just wanted to check on something. I asked if it was serious and was reassured that my file was not in the “bad pile”. I remember having the second mammogram and being told by the technician that she wanted to look at something on the ultrasound. We moved into another room and the mammographer started the ultrasound. She left about ten minutes later to get the Radiologist. Within a few minutes the Radiologist was in the room telling me that I had breast cancer. I did not believe her. I think (ok, I know) that I swore like a sailor. I was completely shocked. My husband was not with me, because it was just a follow up mammogram. They didn’t even need to do a biopsy to determine that it was cancer; the Radiologist could tell from the borders of the tumor. I walked out of the office crying. As I was leaving the office, the receptionist called out “Have a great rest of your day.” I didn’t even have words for her. I walked through the parking garage on Hale Parkway sobbing uncontrollably. I am sure people in the garage thought I was crazy.
The night I was diagnosed was a tough night. I was completely terrified. I had no information about the cancer I knew was in my body. Had it spread to my lymph nodes? Would I need chemo? Would I die? Would my children be left without their mother? This question stopped me cold - my sweet girls could not and should not have to live without me. My thoughts were an endless loop of questions.
Over the next few weeks and months, as I started to understand my prognosis and what my journey entailed, I also started to think about why my body created cancer. My breast cancer was highly estrogen and progesterone positive. Based on that I tried to understand how and why my body grew cancer. I read books, blogs, forums, and talked to anyone and everyone about breast cancer. My main takeaway was that my brain is constantly moving and my body cannot always keep up. I have struggled with being in the moment and finding balance. I know how important both are to being happy and healthy.
At the time of my diagnosis, I was under a lot of stress. I was overseeing two preschools and mediating full time. I was also the primary caretaker for our two girls. Don’t get me wrong, my husband is amazing. His job, at the time, was not very flexible. I was able to set my schedule, so I juggled it all. I did it to myself. It is in my nature to try to do everything all the time.
I now realize that pushing myself and my body to that extent was not healthy. When you are extremely stressed, your body’s cortisol levels are very high. I remember specifically dealing with a lot of problems at our new preschool (which opened in 2016) with teachers and parents. I was experiencing so much stress that I could not sleep at all. I was exhausted all the time and my body was a mess hormone-wise.
I knew something was off for quite a while, but I had no idea what it was until my diagnosis. I learned that I need to find balance and to take care of myself. I now meditate regularly. I go to acupuncture and massage regularly. Most importantly, I say no when I need to and I don’t try to do everything all the time. My life and my future is valuable to me and my family. I want to be here and to be in the moment.
My husband and I both adjusted our workloads. He quit his job and started running our preschools. I focused on my mediations and my husband was able to do a lot more with the kids with driving and appointments for the girls. We truly stopped and evaluated our lives and how we wanted to reshape them given my diagnosis. I am forever grateful that I received the message the way I did, so that we had the opportunity to change and grow. It was the wake up call that I needed to learn to live life to its fullest and to be in the moment with the people that I love. | <urn:uuid:79cb6b10-ee23-44bb-8395-c3f1c57e0ce0> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sleepagainpillows.com/blogs/surgery-recovery-resources/being-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer | 2024-04-16T04:32:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.992477 | 913 |
Are you ready to take your Pokemon battles to the next level? Do you want to create a unique name for your rival or opponent that will make them stand out from the crowd? If so, then look no further! This ultimate Pokemon Rival Name Generator will help you create the perfect name for your rival that will be spoken about for years to come.
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Are you looking for a way to teach your child how to tell the time? Look no further than Clock Templates PDF! Clock Templates PDF is a great way to teach your child how to tell the time, and since they are all free and printable, you can easily have them on hand or print them out.
Printable Clock with Hands
Math-Aids.Com offers a printable Clock with hands PDF for free. This template is perfect for helping children learn how to tell the time. Simply print out the PDF and cut along the lines to make your own Clock with hands. The hands are moveable, so you can easily show your child different time intervals.
Blank Clock Face Templates
Craftnhome.com provides two different versions of their free Blank Clock Face Templates. The first version is a PDF with 24 blank clock faces in total. The second version is a JPEG with 12 blank clock faces. Both versions are great for teaching children how to read the time.
Montessori Style Time Templates
TeachersPayTeachers.com provides a free, one-page PDF worksheet with 15 blank clock faces. This Montessori style template is great for any purpose and helps children learn to read time easily. It’s also an ideal resource for any classroom.
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Cole, Hunter's Return
- White Americans used the concept of Manifest Destiny to justify the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century. Increased white settlement and industry transformed the landscape of the American frontier.
- Cole sought to represent the sublime grandeur of the American landscape. The painting represents his conflicted feelings over the inevitable loss of wilderness that accompanied economic development.
- Cole was one of the first environmentalists. He shared the notion, popular in the early 19th century, that God’s divine presence was embodied in nature, and saw the American wilderness as central to the nation’s identity.
- Cole is credited as the founder of the Hudson River School, which is often described as the first style of painting to be considered American.
“The seemingly untouched quality of the nation’s wilderness distinguished the United States from Europe. The landscape came increasingly to embody what Americans most valued in themselves: an “unstoried” past, and “Adamic” freedom, an openness to the future, a fresh lease on life. In time, Americans came to think of themselves as “nature’s nation.” And yet one of the paradoxes of American history…lay in the unresolved tension between the subduing of the wilderness and the honoring of it. The tension is still alive with us today, in the competing voices of environmentalists and advocates of development.”
— Angela L. Miller, Janet Catherine Berlo, Bryan J. Wolf, and Jennifer L. Roberts, American Encounters: Art, History, and Cultural Identity (Washington University Libraries, 2018), p. 24 (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
An unresolved tension
For much of the nineteenth century, America’s landscape was intimately connected with the nation’s identity (unlike Europe, nature in North America was seen as untouched by the hand of man). But the United States has also always prided itself on its entrepreneurial spirit, its economic progress, and its industry. This tension between the nation’s natural beauty and the inevitable expansion of industry was clearly felt in the mid-nineteenth century as logging, mining, railroads, and factories were quickly diminishing what once seemed an endless wilderness. Thomas Cole (1801-48) beautifully expressed the tension between these two American ideals in many of his landscape paintings.
Thomas Jefferson had envisioned that American democracy would be sustained by a nation of yeoman farmers who worked small farms with their families—such as the household pictured by Cole. By the end of 19th century, however, manufacturing had became a primary driver of the American economy.
The opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 linked midwestern farms with cities on the east coast. Tanneries (where animal hides were processed to make leather using tannin, which was derived from hemlock trees) proliferated and lumber merchants deforested the landscape. As many as 70 million eastern hemlock trees were cut down to provide tannin. Beginning in the 1830s, the railroad had begun to cut across the American landscape, allowing for easier transportation of goods and passengers.
As the east coast grew increasingly populous and developed, more people moved westward in search of economic opportunity. The Homestead Acts were a series of laws enacted in 1862 to provide 160-acre lots of land at low cost, to encourage settlers to move west, answering Manifest Destiny’s [popup] call for westward expansion (the term was coined in 1845, the year this painting was made). Importantly, the popular conception of the west as unspoiled territory ignored the many nations of American Indians who had already settled the North American continent.
Though Cole’s The Hunter’s Return features human figures, it was seen as a landscape painting, since nature is dominant. In the art academies of Europe landscapes were not accorded the same respect as history paintings (whose subjects came from history, the bible or mythology, and therefore had clear moral elements and treated noble subjects), but Cole was intent on elevating his landscapes by imbuing them with a more serious message.
At first glance, a viewer might assume that this painting is set in the Catskill Mountains in the Hudson River Valley in New York State where Cole lived and painted, but in fact this painting is a composite of many scenes, and promotes a specific point of view—one that is ambivalent about the ways that Americans were rapidly transforming the natural beauty that was so fundamental to the nation’s understanding of itself. The foreground of the painting juxtaposes the tree stumps left by man’s axe against the more pristine wilderness seen in the middle and background of the painting.
Cole’s image then is not real, but nostalgic. The artist gave voice to the longing for a pristine, pre-industrial America. Cole wrote,
“I cannot but express my sorrow that the beauty of such landscapes are quickly passing away. The ravages of the axe are daily increasing. The most noble scenes are made desolate, and oftentimes with a wantonness and barbarism scarcely credible in a civilized nation. This is a regret rather than a complaint. Such is the road society has to travel.”
—Thomas Cole, “Essay on American Scenery,” The American Monthly Magazine, vol. 7, January 1836, p. 12.
More to think about
Compare Cole’s The Hunter’s Return with John Gast’s American Progress. Discuss how these works suggest different perspectives on westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century.
Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:
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1 National health groups do more than endorse | From the beginning of the Smokefree Movies campaign, public health and professional medical organizations have helped develop solutions, intervened with the film industry, sponsored sessions on the latest research, contacted policy makers, signed public statements, and helped educate and mobilize their large memberships.
2 Shareholders confront studios' parent companies | Socially-responsible shareholders have won gains on a wide range of social and environmental issues. For the past decade, led by As You Sow and the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, they have also asked media company CEOs tough questions about on-screen smoking at annual meetings, drafted shareholder resolutions, educated pension funds and other investors about the reputational and financial risks that smoking poses to media companies, and emphasized the forward-looking, non-punitive nature of Smokefree Movies' policy solutions.
3 People are questioning America's tax incentives for movies with smoking | Large media companies benefit from state film subsidies, but they also receive federal tax favors for media production and government backing on export and trade issues. Of course, it's the taxpayer who pays much of the medical bill when Hollywood movies recruit new young smokers. Every tax dollar for a movie with smoking costs the country even more.
4 The research is conclusive and solutions are ready | In report after report, the US Surgeon General and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention make it crystal clear (see sidebar). The US film industry must eliminate smoking from the moves that kids see most — starting today, not tomorrow. The government need not regulate content. But it can continue to press the film industry to implement a single standard — the R-rating — to save a million lives. It should continue to monitor the media companies closely for the American people to see.
What the country says
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Martinrea To Expand/Invest 40Mil In Robertson County
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – -Martinrea, a leading Tier 1 OEM automotive parts manufacturer, has announced plans to expand its operations in Robertson County, investing $40 million and creating 97 new jobs, according to a release from Gov. Lee office on Thursday.
Through the expansion, Martinrea will upgrade its large presses, add additional robots and welding cells and add 30,000 square feet to its existing facility at 1 Fabco Dr. in Springfield, according to Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe.
Martinrea is a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems. It currently operates in 57 locations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, China, South Africa and Japan.
Over the last five years, TNECD has supported more than 10 economic development projects in Robertson County, accounting for nearly 2,100 job commitments and roughly $688 million in capital investment.
“We’re excited that Martinrea is expanding operations here. Their new expansion is not only providing a large investment in the Springfield area but also adds almost 100 new family-sustaining jobs. I look forward to seeing the opportunities this expansion creates in Robertson County and appreciate all the work done by our state and local officials to bring these jobs home. It is an honor to work with them.” – Sen. Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield)
“Expanding Martinrea’s facility in Robertson County was a logical decision for us due to its skilled workforce and close proximity to our customers. We are excited to see the continued growth of the automotive industry in Tennessee and would like to thank Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe for their leadership in this sector.” – Martinrea International President and CEO Pat D’Eramo
“The City of Springfield is excited for Martinrea’s continued success and expansion. They are a vital part of our community.” – Springfield City Mayor Ann Schneider
“Martinrea International has been a valued corporate citizen in Robertson County for many years and we are proud that they have chosen to invest in an expansion of their facility in Springfield and add new jobs for our community.” – Robertson County Mayor Billy Vogle
“We are proud to see another respected automotive company expanding in Tennessee. This investment will bolster our state’s reputation as a leader in advanced manufacturing. Thank you, Martinrea, for being a partner to Robertson County and creating 97 new jobs for Tennesseans.” – Gov. Bill Lee
“The strength of Tennessee’s automotive sector is supported by the 900 plus automotive suppliers that call our state home. The new investment and job creation from Martinrea underscore the robust business environment that Tennessee offers global automotive companies. I want to thank Martinrea for its continued commitment to Tennessee and the impact these new jobs will have for the residents of Robertson County.” – TNECD Commissioner Bob Rolfe
“TVA and Springfield Department of Electricity congratulate Martinrea on its decision to expand operations in Robertson County. It’s always an exciting day when we can celebrate a company’s continued commitment to job creation and investment in the Valley. We are proud to partner with Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, City of Springfield and Robertson County Economic Development Board to support existing industry growth from companies like Martinrea, and celebrate this announcement.” – John Bradley, TVA senior vice president of Economic Development
“Martinrea is a valued employer in Springfield, and I congratulate them and their employees on their success. I thank them for their continued investment in our community with the creation of these 97 new jobs. This demonstrates that Robertson County is a pro-business environment, and we are dedicated to helping our existing industries thrive.” – Rep. Sabi Kumar (R-Springfield)
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
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If your kitchen is cluttered or you don’t have time to organize your space, you may want to consider redecorating. While decorating for the holidays can be stressful, remember that this time of the year is also a time to gather with friends and family. Invest in some easy updates that will give you more space for cooking and serving.
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Hiring a professional contractor for your post-holiday kitchen design project is a smart decision. While a friend can refer you to a good kitchen designer, an experienced designer can do a better job. This is because they have more experience with contractors, and they often put their reputation on the line in the process. Also, you can ask the kitchen designer about their fees and timeline because these professionals are usually very busy.
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From The Biz of Life:
Q: What is Socialism? A: It’s the painful transition from capitalism to capitalism
Q: What exactly constitutes a developed socialist society? A: The triumph of ideology over common sense.
Q: How does supply and demand work in socialism? A: You buy what is available and persuade yourself you need it.
Q: What is the difference between socialism and capitalism? A: Capitalism makes social mistakes while socialism makes capital mistakes.
Q: Is it true that Adam and Eve were the first socialists? A: Perhaps. Adam and Eve dressed very humbly, had a modest desire for food, and didn’t dwell in their own home. But above all, they believed they lived in paradise.
Q: Will there be any theft after we reach the communist stage of development? A: Yes, but only if there is anything left to be stolen after socialism.
Q: Is there a difference between a “representative republic” and a “popular democracy?” A: Yes, it’s the same difference between a jacket and a straitjacket.
Q: What should I do if I’m at a bar and some stranger sits down beside me and starts sighing heavily? A: Tell him to cool it with the anti-socialist propaganda.
Q: Are there any measures in the new five year plan to improve the food of the people? A: More cookbooks will be printed.
Q: Why is our supply of meat so irregular and unpredictable? A: We are advancing towards communism so fast that even the cattle can’t keep up anymore.
Q: After the communist party took power, my life is no longer dear. Do you know of any sure way of committing suicide? A: Throwing yourself into the chasm between the party leaders and the people.
Q: Is it true that cats are very sneaky creatures? A: Sometimes. In bad times they try to pass themselves off as rabbit meat.
Q: Can you say anything that comes into your mind here in our country? A: Yes, of course. Unless you are thinking those kinds of thoughts that shouldn’t be said freely and publicly.
Q: How can anyone know if they are talking to an aware and rational citizen or an ignorant one? A: The rational citizen frequently checks behind him to see if anyone is there.
Q: Are there still going to be idiots under Communism? A: No. Even those who believed in communism once upon a time will no longer be idiots.
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In the dynamic world modern marketing, it isn’t enough to implement strategies. You also need to measure and optimize their impact. Geofencing analytics is a powerful tool that helps businesses gain insight into their location-based marketing campaigns and refine strategies to achieve better results. Read more now on healthcare geofencing marketing
Geofencing analytics is the collection and analysis data generated by location based campaigns. Metrics like dwell times, click through rates, conversion rates and foot traffic patterns provide a comprehensive picture of how users interact with geofencing-triggered messages. These metrics give businesses data-driven insights into the impact of campaigns.
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Geofencing analytics are a cornerstone in modern marketing strategies. They provide businesses with the tools to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of their location-based campaign. Businesses can increase engagement, conversions and success by leveraging data insights. Geofencing analytics is a key tool that businesses can use to develop data-driven, impactful campaigns. | <urn:uuid:777dc547-6f91-4dbd-9bf5-965a1dbf06d8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://socialmediafda.org/geofencing-analytics-measuring-marketing-impact-and-optimizing-it/ | 2024-04-16T03:37:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.939451 | 416 |
The design of your kitchen cabinets requires more than what you think. Imagine your perfect kitchen. Imagine that the look of your cabinets in the kitchen sets the mood, and this will then affect the atmosphere throughout the house. After all, the kitchen has been called the “heart of the house”. A house’s kitchen cabinets add beauty to the home. Selecting kitchen cabinets is a very important task. In order to get kitchen cabinets that match your rest of kitchen, you will need to take some very important decisions. You can click here to buy kitchen cabinets.
Selecting the right quality cabinets is the most important decision you can make when choosing kitchen cabinet designs. Mass-produced kitchen cabinets come in stock. This allows producers to lower prices while reducing production time. Prefabricated cabinets can be found in many of the same styles and designs as more expensive ones. You should be very careful with your choice. It is important that your cabinets are sturdy and able to close and open frequently, without any squeaking or noise. Corners of doors and drawers should be strengthened, while the back must also be sealed to keep items in the cabinets.
If you’re looking to improve the value of your property, high-quality cabinetry may be one option. Cared for correctly, hardwood will last your entire home’s lifetime. The modern, manmade materials offer the advantage of easy maintenance and being stronger. It is time to determine what cabinets will work best in your kitchen. Your cabinets will be subjected to heavy use on a daily basis. Need strong shelves to support heavy stacks of dishes? You use large kitchen appliances, which need to be easy accessible but discreetly concealed when not in use. Customization is available in many different ways to meet your individual needs.
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The Field Education Program within the Department of Social Work provides an opportunity for students to integrate their curriculum knowledge with real-life, hands-on experiences in a variety of field practice settings. Students are supervised by experienced social work Field Instructors at human services agencies where they refine their social work skills and begin their lives as social work professionals.
The Field Education requirements and standards are set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Field Education is regarded as the "signature pedagogy" of the Social Work program. Field education is the central form of instruction and learning in which a profession socializes its students to perform the role of practitioner, connects the theoretical and conceptual contributions of the classroom with the practical world of the practice setting, and is systematically designed, supervised, coordinated, and evaluated based on criteria by which students demonstrate the achievement of program competencies.
BSW Field Education
The field placement is a vital part of the professional development of the student. Through our collaborative efforts the Department of Social Work and human service organizations will continue to offer field education of the highest quality to enhance human well-being and meet the basic human needs of people within this area of North Carolina. The BSW students complete block placements in the last semester of their senior year. Students planning to enter field (SW 4650 and SW 4690) must submit a field application to the Field Director by February 1 in order to be considered for a placement in the following Fall semester or by September 1 in order to be considered for a placement in the following Spring semester.
MSW Field Education
The field placement is a vital part of the professional development of the student. Through our collaborative efforts the Social Work Department and human service organizations will continue to offer field education of the highest quality to enhance human well-being and meet the basic human needs of all people. Master of Social (MSW) work students complete concurrent field placements two semesters per year.
Required hours: 240 each semester
For more information about Social Work Field Education at Appalachian State, contact:
Heather Thorp, Ed.D, LCSW, REAT
Department of Social Work
Appalachian State University
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This simple make-ahead Mason Jar Couscous Salad recipe will be your healthy savior at lunchtime on busy weekdays. Fresh greens, your choice of protein, and healthy couscous make this salad a real winner!
My mother is the Queen of Kitchen Simplicity. With three little ones, meal prep needed to be simple, delicious, customizable enough for a family of five, and preferably healthy. One of my fondest memories from childhood was helping my mother prepare a week’s worth of lunches on Sunday evening for the five of us to take to school or work. Usually, we made a variety of sandwiches with my sisters and me sitting assembly-line style to assemble, pack, and sort into bins for the refrigerator. Getting involved in the meal planning and preparation was a wonderful lesson for us girls, and because we were part of the preparation process, we looked forward to taking our sandwiches for lunch, because we helped and this was the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of our labor.
Times have changed a bit, and my family prefers a little more variety than just sandwiches every week, so I try to find ways to change things up a bit while still taking my mother’s advice to heart and keeping things simple. These Mason Jar Couscous Salads are a perfect way to do just that. A pasta-based salad makes the lunches a little more filling than the traditional mason jar salad, and it takes only minutes to set up an assembly bar where each member of the family can create their own custom lunches for the week. Since the jars are filled with nutritious ingredients, it’s also a great way to get everyone a serving of vegetables without making them feel like they’re eating “just salad”.
It took just a few minutes to assemble the mason jar “salad bar” to make Chicken Ranch Couscous Salad and a Greek Couscous Salad. To keep things simple, feel free to use bottled dressing and buy the vegetables pre-diced at your grocery store. Leftover chicken breast, pre-cooked strips, or a chopped rotisserie chicken work great, but you may also substitute your protein of choice. I’ve included a recipe for an easy Greek dressing if you’d prefer to make that from scratch. My husband and daughter both helped pick out what went in our jars, and the grab-and-go convenience was perfect for another busy week!
- Universal Ingredients:
- 6 cups chopped greens of your choice
- 5 cups chopped, cooked chicken or protein of choice
- 8 oz Israeli couscous, cooked according to package directions, then tossed with 1 tsp olive oil while still warm (this prevents sticking)
- Pint size mason jars or other similar-sized containers with a lid
- For Bacon Ranch Couscous Salad you will also need:
- 6 slices chopped crispy cooked bacon
- ranch dressing
- shredded cheese
- 1 medium diced tomato
- For Greek Couscous Salad you will also need:
- Greek Dressing (ingredients below)
- chopped kalamata olives
- crumbled feta cheese
- Greek Dressing:
- 1 clove finely minced garlic
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- If making the Greek dressing, place all ingredients into a half pint mason jar. Cover tightly, shake vigorously for 30 seconds, and then refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare the rest of your ingredients, starting with the couscous since you can chop the vegetables while the couscous cooks. Allow the couscous to come to room temperature, or chill it, before assembling the jars.
- Set out your salad ingredients in the order in which they should be placed in the jars.
- Start with a tbsp or two of dressing in the bottom of your jar, then layer your protein, tomato or pepper, couscous, greens, then cheese and toppings.
- Cover the jars with the lids, label with names if needed, and place upright in the refrigerator up to a week.
- Grab one each morning for a filling and nutritious lunch!
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Solar energy is becoming a bright spot for businesses that want to be healthy and good for the environment. As worries about climate change grow, more and more businesses are looking to solar power as a key way to lower their impact on the environment. This piece talks about the pros and cons of businesses using solar energy, as well as case studies and what the future holds for this topic.
Benefits of Solar Energy Adoption for Businesses
One of the main reasons businesses are switching to solar energy is that it could save them a lot of money. The cost of installing solar panels is going down as technology improves. This is a smart financial move because it will save you money in the long run on your energy bills.
Using solar energy not only saves money, but it also greatly lowers a company’s carbon footprint. Getting power from the sun instead of fossil fuels reduces our need for them, which helps clean the air and make the world healthier.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Adopting solar power is in line with CSR (business social responsibility) goals. Sustainability and environmental stewardship are important to businesses, and putting them first helps their image, which brings in customers and investors who care about the environment.
Overcoming Challenges in Solar Adoption
The high cost of installing solar panels at first may be a barrier for some businesses, but they can look into different financial options, grants, and tax breaks to make the switch easier.
Concerns about how efficient and reliable solar technology is are being addressed by its constant improvement. Businesses can stay on the cutting edge of environmentally friendly practices by investing in the newest solar technologies.
Renewable energy is becoming more important to governments all over the world. Businesses can help make the regulatory environment better by pushing for policies that help them and taking part in talks about their industry.
Case Studies: Successful Business Solar Implementations
Tech Giants Going Solar
Solar energy is being used by many of the world’s biggest and best tech companies to power their activities. Google, Apple, and Amazon have all done a lot to use green energy sources, showing that solar adoption is possible and has many benefits.
Small Businesses Leading the Way
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are not behind. A lot of success stories show that solar solutions can work for businesses of all kinds, showing that everyone can be environmentally friendly.
Measurable Success Stories
The real benefits of using solar energy are emphasised by success metrics that can be measured, such as lower energy costs, better ratings for sustainability, and good feedback from employees.
The Future of Solar Technology
There are some exciting trends happening in the solar industry right now, such as higher efficiency, bendable solar materials, and the integration of smart technologies. These changes point to a future where solar power is even easier to get and more efficient.
Innovations in Solar Panels
Researchers and developers are always working on making solar panels that work better and look better. New ideas like solar panels that are clear and building materials that are integrated with solar panels are changing the business.
Solar power isn’t always available, but improvements in energy storage technology are making up for this. Now, businesses can store extra energy they make during peak sunlight hours for later use, making sure they always have power.
How to Implement Solar Energy in Your Business
Conducting Energy Audits
Before switching to solar energy, businesses should do energy audits to find out how much energy they use and what solar options will work best for them.
Choosing the Right Solar System
Choosing the right solar system relies on things like how much energy you need, how much space you have, and your budget. Businesses can make the best decisions by talking to solar pros.
Government Incentives and Grants
Tax credits, grants, and other incentives from the government can help a lot with the original investment. Businesses get the most out of their money-saving programmes by staying up to date on new ones.
Steps to a Greener Business
Getting workers involved in sustainability projects builds a sense of shared responsibility and makes people feel better about their jobs. Green projects must have the support of all employees in order to be successful.
Businesses can do more than just use solar panels. They can also reduce their trash, use eco-friendly packaging, and be more responsible with their sourcing, all of which can help with a comprehensive green strategy.
Marketing Your Green Initiatives
Using marketing to show your commitment to sustainability improves your brand’s image and brings in people who care about the environment. Clear communication helps people trust and stick with you.
Addressing Common Concerns
Reliability and Consistency
Even in places with less sunlight, modern solar technology makes sure that it works. Integrating backup and storage systems can help businesses that are worried about regularity.
Even though solar systems don’t need much upkeep, businesses should plan for regular checks and fixes from time to time. Long-term saves are greater than these costs.
Businesses can deal with the problems that may come up when they switch to solar energy by planning ahead, training their employees, and committing to long-term sustainability.
The Role of Government and Policy
Supporting Sustainable Practices
Government agencies are very important for promoting environmentally friendly habits. Businesses can push for policies that encourage the use of sustainable energy and help make the business world greener.
Businesses should stay up to date on legislative efforts that involve green energy and take an active role in shaping policies that are good for both the economy and the environment.
Incentives for Businesses
Using government grants and incentives not only makes going solar financially possible, but it also shows that a company cares about being a good business citizen.
Advantages Beyond Economics
Boosting Brand Image
Green initiatives improve a company’s image, bringing in customers who care about the earth. In a crowded market, a good brand picture can help a business stand out.
Attracting Eco-conscious Customers
As eco-friendly shopping becomes more popular, companies that focus on sustainability are more likely to get and keep loyal customers.
When a company starts using solar energy, it often leads to new ideas. Trying to use sustainable methods boosts imagination and problem-solving, which creates an environment that is open to new ideas.
Risks and Mitigations in Solar Adoption
Regulatory changes and changes in the price of energy can be bad for the economy. Diversifying their energy sources and planning ahead can help businesses lower these risks.
Investing in solar technology from respected companies and keeping up with changes in the industry lowers the risks of technology becoming outdated or inefficient.
Planning for Contingencies
To make sure operations don’t stop, businesses should have backup plans for things that might go wrong, like system problems or changes in the rules that govern them.
Realizing the Environmental Impact
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Adopting solar energy directly lowers a company’s carbon footprint, which helps the world fight against climate change and environmental damage.
Mitigating Climate Change
Using solar energy by many businesses is an important way to slow down climate change and show that everyone is committed to a healthy and resilient future.
Preserving Natural Resources
Less reliance on limited resources like fossil fuels protects natural landscapes and habitats, which helps biodiversity and the climate.
Solar energy can help farming companies power watering systems, use less nonrenewable resources, and switch to more environmentally friendly farming methods.
Using solar power in production can help make the industry more sustainable by making it less dependent on energy sources, saving money, and leaving less of an impact on the environment.
Service-based businesses can be more sustainable by using solar energy and doing things in a way that is good for the environment every day. This will appeal to customers who care about the environment.
Success Metrics and Key Performance Indicators
Tracking Energy Savings
To use solar solutions, you need to keep track of and study the energy saves that happen over time. Businesses can get the most out of their solar systems by keeping an eye on how they’re being used.
Environmental Impact Reports
Businesses can find out how they’re affecting the environment by regularly reporting on things like lowering carbon emissions, saving energy, and other sustainability data. This gives stakeholders a clear picture of what the business is doing.
Surveys and other ways for employees to give feedback can show how sustainable efforts have changed employee happiness and motivation, which shows how well a greener business strategy is working.
In the end, businesses that use solar energy are not only investing money; they are investing in a better and more secure future. The benefits go beyond lowering costs; they also include protecting the environment, being a good business citizen, and coming up with new ideas. Businesses that deal with the problems and use solar power help move the world’s economy towards a better, more sustainable one. | <urn:uuid:804edd72-8182-4b88-8af7-cfd54ced5bc6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://solarcraft.ie/solar-energy-adoption-for-businesses-powering/ | 2024-04-16T03:53:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.944608 | 1,850 |
Solar Tracker Australia represents Arctech Solar in Australia
Best of two worlds
The partnership between Solar Tracker Australia and Arctech Solar ensures that you get industry leading trackers, at a competitive price with excellent support and service.
Industry leading trackers
Arctech is constantly innovating to ensure that our trackers bring you the most relevant and bankable product in the market. Some areas where we differ from our competitors include:
- Design includes consideration of CPP wind tunnel test outputs incluing, dynamic loading, instability and aeroelasitc performance
- Industry leading North South of 20% - allowing you to maximize GCR on tricky sites
- Heavy duty automotive dampers - confidence of through live performance
- LoRa technology - maximizes communication reliability while eliminating the need for repeaters
- Three different tracker configurations plus fixed structures - we can cater for all your structure needs
World leading supplier
Arctech are the number 1 supplier of solar PV mounting structures in the world and have recently been named number 3 globally and number 3 in Australia for trackers.
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Which Agency To Choose? Digital Agency Or Creative Agency
A Digital Agency targets more on marketing strategy and execution. A Creative Agency focuses towards creation of brand image, its design and creating the content for the brand.
Marketing solutions are mostly based on creativity and design. Companies and audiences are getting attracted to Audio Visual ads and campaigns for gaining success in their respective businesses through Websites or e-commerce platforms.
Digital marketing campaigns need to be run so that attractive websites can be developed. Top digital marketing agencies extend their services to any entrepreneur or a company to promote their businesses by guiding them towards the relevant strategies so that they can achieve a larger customer base.
Every business related to B2B solutions and e-commerce, needs to finalise whether to hire a Digital Agency or Creative Agency in order to improve their revenue and sales and ensure growth through marketing solutions. They need to decide whether they are looking out for graphic design services or for a search engine and social dominance. But before that it is necessary for the businesses to be aware of the differences prevalent between Digital Agency and a Creative Agency so that they can fulfill their advertising needs.
What Do You Mean By Digital Marketing Agency?
Web designing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Pay-Per-Click ads and Content Creation are few of the Digital Marketing Services which Digital Agencies provide. Digital Agencies promote businesses through online marketing services like campaigns for boosting up businesses.
What Do You Mean By Creative Agency?
Do you need to design logos, banners, infographics, TV ads and Videography these are few of the services offered by a Creative Agency which includes expert visualisation and designing artistic concepts. An imaginative based prospective is provided with eye-catching designs and graphics to boost a company’s brand image.
Difference Between Digital Agency and Creative Agency
Market Research vs User Research
Digital agencies helps you in identifying your potential market and guides you the way to position your company. It also helps you ensure that your products and services are viewed by a large group of esteemed customers. Based on the market research analysis Digital Marketing Agencies help you to identify the measures using which you can differentiate your brand from that of your competitors.
Creative Agencies on the other hand holds a macro-perspective to optimize the user experience through visual strategies in order to deliver your message to the target audience. Creative Agencies focus on eye catching visuals and designs based on the customer’s interest.
Thorough research and clear expectations will lead you to a better choice among Digital Agency and Creative Agency. If your brand requires market research then you need to consult a Digital Agency. In case you need to make a user research then you need to approach a Creative Agency which can provide you with user-focused solutions.
Brand Creation vs Specific Targeting
Creative Agency as its name denotes looks for creative solutions in those areas of your business where even you cannot come up with as the founder or owner of the company. Creative Agency focuses on the long term and creates your design and brand so that your company and brand evolve during the course of years. A regular market research based on the customers expectation is required in order to transform your company and brand into a booming business. Creative Agencies makes your brand and design your business needs in accordance to the inevitable changes in the process.
Digital Agency focuses on brand designing, SEO and marketing and doesn’t focus much on recent changes or trends in the market. They provide you with the best digital marketing solutions which include the best design and content. Market surveys will not be done by the Digital Agency to see how your brand may adapt in the market.
Creative Approach VS Go-To-Market Strategy
Digital Agencies require the Creative and Professional support of Creative Agencies and in turn Creative Agency will require the digital marketing strategies of the digital marketing agency, as they alone will not be sufficient. Let’s have a look at this example where most digital agencies may not have experience and well to do designers in order to create professional design for the go-to-market strategy development process they would need the support of Creative Agency.
In order to achieve a successful brand a company needs to be clear on its requirements, its focus customers and the idea they have in their mind about their respective businesses. Based on the same it will be appropriate for a company or an organisation to choose between hiring a Digital marketing Agency or a Creative marketing Agency.
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Identity Management and Information Security News for the Week of August 26; Updates from senhasegura, SecureAuth, Versa Networks, and More
The editors at Solutions Review have curated this list of the most noteworthy identity management and information security news for the week of August 26. This curated list features identity management and information security vendors such as senhasegura, SecureAuth, Versa Networks, and more.
Keeping tabs on all the most relevant identity management and information security news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last month, in this space. Solutions Review editors will curate vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy identity management and information security news items.
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Identity Management and Information Security News for the Week of August 26
senhasegura Expands Global Reach, Launches Next-Generation PAM Offering In North America
senhasegura, a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions provider, officially launched its North American operations with new offices in San Francisco and New York. senhasegura, which translates to ‘secure passwords’ in Portuguese, offers a robust, best-in-class PAM solution that helps secure an enterprise’s increasingly complex mix of privileged users and machines. senghasegura’s PAM offering is widely recognized by industry analysts for its advanced technical features and by customers for its intuitive, easy-to-use design and low cost of ownership. With its official expansion into the North American market, senhasegura protects thousands of privileged users in more than 55 countries worldwide.
Plex Breach Exposes Usernames, Emails, and Encrypted Passwords
Streaming media platform Plex sent out an email to its customers earlier today notifying them of a security breach that may have compromised account information, including usernames, email addresses, and passwords. While Plex’s message says, “all account passwords that could have been accessed were hashed and secured in accordance with best practices,” it is still advising all users to change their passwords immediately. Plex is one of the largest media server apps available, used by around 20 million people to stream video, audio, and photos they upload themselves, in addition to an increasing variety of content the service provides to paid subscribers.
443ID Announces Expansion of Executive Team as Market Demand Increases for Identity Security Innovation
443ID, an identity, and access management open-source intelligence cybersecurity company, announced it is expanding its leadership team to support continued scale and growth. In addition to doubling its number of employees in less than a year, 443ID has achieved a successful beta launch of its OSINT Risk Score product and its no-code integration with Auth0’s IDaaS. Kristen Komatz has been named Vice President of Engineering. In her new role, she will improve how identity security decisions are made through her experience in recruiting and retaining top talent, delivering high-impact products for enterprise use cases, and impacting how the leadership team will pay dividends.443ID also named Paul Oshan as VP of Global Sales. Oshan will help customers and partners apply out-of-the-box integrations with market-leading solutions that will make it easier to immediately benefit from 443ID’s platform.
Medical Breaches Accounted for 342 million Leaked Records from 2009 to 2022
Since 2009, medical organizations in the US have suffered nearly 5,000 data breaches, affecting over 342 million medical records. Comparitech‘s team of researchers analyzed data from 2009 to June 2022 to find out which US states suffer the most medical breaches and how many records have been affected each year. They also took an in-depth look at breaches from January 2021 to June 2022 to find the most significant cause of these breaches and the most-affected healthcare organizations. The study covered breaches that have crippled healthcare facilities, many of which led to the exploitation of personal medical data, putting patients’ health and, in some cases, lives at risk. Breaches can often lead to healthcare systems going offline, meaning medical workers are left without critical information. Threat actors may also gain access to Social Security numbers, health insurance information, prescription information, medical history, and even financial data linked with medical billing.
Concentric AI Grows Leadership Team to Meet Accelerating Demand for Data Security Posture Management Solutions
Concentric AI, a vendor of intelligent AI-based solutions for autonomous data security posture management, announced it has named former Fidelis Cybersecurity sales executive Daniel Emanuele as its first Senior Vice President of Sales. Emanuele will lead the company’s expanding sales team by focusing on revenue and market expansion to meet the rapidly increasing demand for Concentric AI’s data security posture management solutions. Emanuele is a seasoned 15-year sales leader with a primary focus on building relationships, leading sales teams with transparency, and solving customer problems in the data security software industry. His experience spans identity and access management (IAM), cyber range training solutions, advanced threat hunting, data loss prevention, and ten years in data access governance. Prior to joining Concentric AI, Emanuele spent three years with Fidelis Cybersecurity, where he led the North American and LATAM sales organization with consistent growth and success. He also served for three years providing cyber warriors with the hands-on cyber range training they need to stay effective in an ever-changing threat landscape. Prior to that, he spent ten years leading the North American Sales team at Stealthbits and building out the North Central U.S. territory for Varonis. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business from Wagner College in New York.
PlainID Announces Its General Availability Release of PlainID’s SaaS Enabled Authorization Platform
PlainID, the Authorization Company, announced the general release of its highly anticipated “Authorization-as-a-Service,” SaaS-enabled Authorization Platform. Designed to solve the broad enterprise challenges associated with advanced access control, PlainID’s Cloud-first, Authorization-as-a-Service Platform has been architected both for scale and to meet the performance demands of the largest global companies. Additionally, PlainID announces the release of several new PlainID Authorizers, including Data Authorizers for Snowflake, Google BigQuery, Denodo, and SDK for SQL filtering. PlainID Authorizers allow authorization policies to provide advanced data security by enforcing vital access points across a distributed computing environment, including authorization for API gateways, microservices, and data. This release also introduces PlainID’s powerful Visual Policy Map, which enables administrators to visualize the impacts of policies, resulting in a better understanding of the relationships between who can access what and when.
(Re)Introducing The Forte Group, An Advocacy and Education Non-Profit Organization for Women in Cyber
Formed in the summer of 2020 by a small group of friends and like-minded individuals, the Forte Group began as a way for women in InfoSec to connect and stay connected. Today (August 25th), the group has officially launched Forte as a not-for-profit entity whose mission is to support current and emerging female leaders in cybersecurity and related industries. Their hope in taking this next step is to formalize some of the mentorship and education opportunities that they all have been managing ad-hoc and expand the group of women that they can reach and who can benefit from a relationship with other Forte members.
SecureAuth Extends FIDO Alliance Membership and Reinforces Commitment for FIDO2 Certifications for Arculix Passwordless Authentication
SecureAuth, a provider of access management and authentication, announces the continuation of its membership to the FIDO (Fast Identity Online) Alliance, and it has extended its commitment to FIDO2 certification standards. For more than a decade, SecureAuth has supported the FIDO Alliance through its suite of FIDO2-certified products that enable the utilization and implementation of FIDO-certified technologies. Since 2015, SecureAuth has enabled FIDO2 WebAuthn-compliant devices to seamlessly deploy within its Administration Console. Arculix, SecureAuth’s next-generation authentication platform, enables the ability to use a mobile device as a FIDO2 certified authenticator. Forging advances in passwordless continuous authentication, SecureAuth is focused on enabling secure engagement with the digital world by leveraging industry standards. SecureAuth is committed to delivering FIDO2-certified methods to authenticate through WebAuthn-compliant devices and a mobile app authenticator, providing flexibility for the users.
Total Economic Impact Study Reveals Virtual Edge Platform with Versa Networks Delivered 130 Percent ROI to Organizations
Versa Networks, the recognized secure access service edge (SASE) leader, announced findings from a commissioned Total Economic Impact (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting. The study, Total Economic Impact of Dell Virtual Edge Platform (VEP), commissioned by Dell Technologies, revealed that organizations using Dell VEPs powered by Intel processors running Versa Operating System (VOS) realize benefits of $1.53 million over three years versus costs of $663,000, resulting in a net present value (NPV) of $864,000 and a return on investment (ROI) of 130 percent, with the combined solution paying for itself in nine months. The independent study found that prior to using Dell VEP and Versa, the organizations used a combination of networking technologies and vendors to manage their networks. Their solutions were limited, slow, and lacked newer technology integrations. Outages were frequent and expensive, and management continually fielded complaints regarding connection speed and downtime. The organizations also faced global supply chain and product quality issues.
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Gasthof Sonnental is located in the beautiful village of Grönebach near Winterberg. In the immediate vicinity you will find numerous winter and summer activities and conviviality. You can also completely unwind in the beautiful nature. The hiking and cycling routes start right at the front door of Sonnental. In the morning you will enjoy a rich breakfast and during the day you can have a snack and a drink in our grand cafe with outdoor terrace. We hope to welcome you to our Gasthof soon!
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First of all, I hope this doesn't appear to look like a shopping list recommendation or anything. I am only asking to see if anyone is familiar with the sound, and whether it meant anything at all.
When I was little, I used to watch Sesame Street a lot. There was one particular episode segment that had a sound that sort of sounded sinister because of the way in which the subharmonics were being generated, so it kind of startled me at first, but my older self is more curious about it now.
So, if the sound were an A440, I'd hear a tone of around D-140. Now add a warbling effect, and a moderate slide in pitch going down a whole step. Here is what it sounds like.
It is approximately around 10 minutes into the video, just after Elmo asks how many elephants sleep in the bed before it breaks. The drawer appears to snore during the inhalation, but I am assuming that since it is an inanimate object, it cannot actually breathe, so I wonder if the sound being made during the exhalation cycle is supposed to represent the actual drawers rattling or something.
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Supermarket App Pro has limitations, here are the ones we know about and how to circumvent them. Please note that we are in the early stages of our product and recently launched, we are working vigorously to ensure that the limitations are not going to affect the overall quality of the product.
- Ensure image is clear, bright and readable — labels that are flat are going to be easier to read than labels in soft labels. Try to get the product as flat as possible so that your camera can capture a clear image.
- Crop image to show only ingredients — our scanner is sensitive and will read all characters and numbers. The problem with this is that we’ve included all the short codes that manufacturers use in labels. When our scanner reads, “2021” on your label, it will prompt the ingredient as “unsafe” because 202 is short code for an unsafe ingredient.
- Google’s text-based scanner — because we are using Google’s text-based scanner, the text itself has to be precise in order to prompt. That means that any variance, ie. commas, added words within the ingredient, other punctuations within the ingredients will not prompt the ingredient. We’ve tried to include every permutation. For issues like that, use the text-input function instead as it is more precise.
- Ingredient name has to be precise — our google text-based scanner is only able to read text when its precise. Sometimes, ingredients can be truncated or in some cases they’ve added punctuation marks within the ingredient label — in those cases, the app will not prompt as the ingredient name has to be precise.
- Our list of unsafe ingredients is incomplete as there are thousands of unsafe ingredients currently used in American Supermarkets. We are confident that we have curated the top 900 most used unsafe ingredients in American Supermarkets and we continue growing our list. Pls continue to update your app frequently so you can access the latest banned list.
- Wrong spelling — if an ingredient on a label has an incorrect spelling, our app will give the prompt that it is a “safe” product. Our app is not able to determine wrong spelling of chemicals, unfortunately. If you suspect that a product should have the label ‘unsafe’ and our app gives it a ‘safe’ label — please use the text-input to confirm your findings and contact us — so that we can include the wrong spelling in our app. We appreciate your passion for safe food.
- Short-code ingredient names — we’ve discovered, during the course of our app development, that ingredients have been codified and shortened so that they fit into small labels. Our short code ingredients are incomplete as of writing.
- Multiple names for the same ingredient — A lot of unsafe ingredients have multiple names and we’ve tried to include all the names of each ingredient list to our database. We have not found all permutations thereof.
- Even with the “This is SAFE” prompt, we are unable to guarantee that the product is indeed 100% safe — toxic-free and non-carcinogenic. Again, we are using information that is already published and if the meta-analysis mention the ingredient is safe, so will our app.
- We don’t measure doses. A lot of toxic additives are allowed for consumption in limited doses but there are limited long-term studies that measure doses of toxic additives. Also, we don’t believe that unsafe and toxic additives belong in our supermarkets. In fact, in all our product demonstrations on Tiktok, for every toxic-filled product we find a non-toxic alternative. If smaller companies can make safe products, so can big corporations.
- Not meant to diagnose. The information presented on our website (source.partners) and app (Supermarket App Pro), or any other communication from us are strictly for information purposes only. The ingredient concerns are not intended for use as diagnosis, prevention or treatment of a health issue as a substitute for consulting a qualified medical professional. Some concepts herein may be theoretical.
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Kannan R Nair
Kannan R Nair is a Research Fellow at the Eurasian Research and Analysis Institute. He was previously associated with the National Institute of Advanced Studies and Global Schools Program. Currently pursuing his Integrated Masters in Political Science at the Central University of Pondicherry.
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Every year in early June, visitors to Southern Highlands Reserve are rewarded with an especially vibrant range of color offered by our Gregory Bald Azalea collection. A magnificent display of reds, yellows, pinks and whites is a highlight to all who visit. Although SHR’s collection is a little more than a decade old, these gorgeous flowers have been many years in the making.
High on a grassy meadow in Great Smoky National Park near Cades Cove, bumblebees foraged for nectar for eons amongst the azaleas, unknowingly taking part in a cross-pollination experiment that would’ve captured the attention of Gregor Mendel. Thanks to the work of these nectar-feasting bees, the genetic material from four species of azalea, R. arborescens, R. viscosum, R. cumberlandense and R. calendulaceum, were cross-pollinated. The result – what we know today as the Gregory Bald Azalea – is magnificent.
The Gregory Bald Azalea has the finest characteristics of its parents, including an explosive, trumpeting shape, and brilliant hues. The flowers come in all kinds of colors and color combinations with color tones changing as the flower ages. Some specimens may flower in a warm color palette of reds, oranges and yellows with hints of salmon or magenta, yet others show off cooler tones of pinks, whites and light yellows. Some are also fragrant; they get this gene from the fragrant white arborescens species.
Gregory Bald Azaleas have a long history of getting people’s attention. In 1776, naturalist William Bartram first discovered flame azaleas which he boldly called “the most gay and brilliant flowing shrub yet known.” According to the Great Smoky Mountains Natural History Association, curators at the British Museum of Natural History were so taken with them, that they are reported to have numerous samples of Gregory Balds in their collection. These brilliant azaleas made such an impression that the Gregory Bald national park was formed to ensure they would be protected and enjoyed by all who wished to visit them. In the book Hiking in the Smokies, secretary of the Smoky Mountains Conservation Association Carlos Campbell shared the history of two dignitaries visiting the Smokes in 1924 to scout a possible national park location. According to Campbell, well-known botanist Harlan P. Kesley “made the statement that the flame azalea, which incidentally, was one of his favorite shrubs, reached its maximum development anywhere in the country on and near Gregory Bald and said that was one of the highlights, one of the things that made this area worthy of being a National Park.” Today, Azalea enthusiasts travel from across the world to see them by hiking an 11-mile trail to Gregory Bald to witness their glory.
At Southern Highlands Reserve, visitors can enjoy the full spectrum these shrubs have to offer by strolling through the Azalea Walk, SHR’s collection of Gregory Bald Azaleas grown from seeds collected at Gregory Bald. The collection is planted in a “color vault” where the azaleas were planted near their neighbors whose blooms resemble their own, making for a stunning showcase of the breadth of colors combination of their spectrum of possible hues.
There are several upcoming opportunities to experience the beauty of the Gregory Bald Azalea – without enduring an 11-mile hike!
- Schedule a Group Tour. Check out our calendar to see available dates during this peak season.
- June 6th Visitors’ Day – SHR invites botanists, backyard gardeners and azalea enthusiasts to join us for the June 6th Visitors’ Day at SHR when they are in bloom.
- May 19th Symposium – One of our featured speakers for our Symposium is Larry Mellichamp, Emeritus Professor of Botany and Horticulture at UNC-Charlotte and the Director of the UNC-Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens. Dr. Mellichamp will discuss “Secrets of the Floral Sex.” Please note that our symposium is currently sold out, but we do have a wait list.
We hope you join us in our appreciation for the joy and beauty these lovely shrubs bring to the SHR collection and to your gardens. | <urn:uuid:5bee97ad-4007-4cfb-a4fe-27aa1226a7ff> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://southernhighlandsreserve.org/gregory-bald-azaleas-hybridization-at-its-finest/ | 2024-04-16T04:58:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.948547 | 912 |
Interview with Dominic Reisig
Today, Matt and Erin ask our 2015 Gunderson Memorial Lecture speaker, Dr. Dominic Reisig, a few questions about his research and extension program. Dominic is a field crop entomologist at North Carolina State University and has a wide range of responsibilities, for pest management including corn, soybean, cotton and wheat. Topics include stink bugs, kudzu bug, caterpillars (like Old World bollworm and corn earworm), and even soybean aphid.
Drs. Matt O’Neal and Erin Hodgson created a podcast to promote IPM concepts, like identification, sampling, economic thresholds, and insecticide efficacy. They also talk about updates on invasive pests and regulatory news, and translate new research relative to insects in agriculture. | <urn:uuid:e2174f1c-22d0-4f33-9657-39dc47d78776> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://soybeanresearch.ppem.iastate.edu/podcasts/soybean-pest-podcast/interview-dominic-reisig | 2024-04-16T04:29:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.914175 | 161 |
2. Josh Jackson
Everyone knows about this recruitment because there was talk that Josh Jackson wanted to go to Michigan State and join a class with Miles Bridges, Cassius Winston, Josh Langford and Nick Ward as the best in the country and stay close to home but his mom wanted him to go elsewhere.
Even until his commitment date, the talk behind the scenes was that he wanted Michigan State while his family was pushing for Kansas.
Sometimes you just have to listen to mom, and that’s exactly what Jackson did.
Ranked the No. 1 overall player in the nation, Jackson would have been Tom Izzo’s highest-ranked commitment ever, but he spurned the green and white for the Jayhawks.
It hurt just a little more because Jackson was originally from Detroit and had relationships developed with Cassius and Bridges.
Jackson’s Jayhawks went on to beat Michigan State in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament before he decided to be Kansas’ next one-and-done following the season. | <urn:uuid:1aebde48-0748-4424-bf97-c516197c1f19> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://spartanavenue.com/2020/04/14/michigan-state-basketball-painful-recruiting-misses-tom-izzo/6/ | 2024-04-16T03:59:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.986718 | 211 |
Rocket Soccer Derby is a soccer game with cars. When playing the game you will both control your car and score a goal into the opponent's net.
Do you love speed racing games and soccer games? If you like both, there will be times when you will find yourself wondering which genre you want to play. Now with Rocket Soccer Derby that will no longer happen. This is a game that combines racing and football. You will use super beautiful racing cars and score goals into the opponent's net. This match only lasted for 200 seconds. Quickly take advantage of the time to steal the ball from the opponent's hand right away. The game has 2 modes for you to try Rocket League or Quick Play.
To win and win the championship cup, learn how to control and upgrade your car
Instead of controlling the players kicking the ball with their feet. Controlling a soccer car in Rocket Soccer Derby is quite a challenge for you. You will still use the familiar WASD key to move. You can still control the car sideways to left, back, and forward comfortably. Even the car can jump like a real person when you press the spacebar. In the matches, it is also indispensable for top-notch skills to turn around, right? Your car will also do when you double-click twice. Keep these things in mind and start shining on stage.
You only have 200 seconds to play. Time goes by fast so improve cars with extra equipment that looks like demolition derbies. Increase speed and smoothness to rush the ball to score spectacular goals. It will get you through the Beginners League to the Expert League. Hurry up to play and shine. | <urn:uuid:20f134ed-ed8b-4f4f-abe9-f109be043adb> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://splatoon-3.com/rocket-soccer-derby | 2024-04-16T05:32:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.954834 | 337 |
The UFC has lost a heavyweight main event between Derrick Lewis and Serghei Spivak just hours before it was scheduled to take place.
Derrick Lewis : What happened to | Fight Cancelled
Derrick James Lewis is an American professional mixed martial artist.
Born | Derrick James Lewis February 7, 1985 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Other names | The Black Beast |
Residence | Cypress, Texas, U.S. |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | 265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb) |
Division | Heavyweight (265 lbs) |
Reach | 79 in (201 cm) |
He currently competes in the Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he currently holds the record for most knockouts in UFC history.
A professional competitor since 2010, Lewis has also competed for Bellator MMA and Legacy FC, where he was the Heavyweight Champion. Also as of August 1, 2022, he is #7 in the UFC heavyweight rankings.
Lewis began his journey in MMA in late 2009, when he made his debut as an amateur against Jay Ross at LSAMMA on October 16, 2009. He lost the fight via TKO (doctor stoppage).
What happened to Derrick Lewis
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis was taken to hospital hours before his scheduled fight against Serghei Spivac, forcing the promotion to cancel the bout.
Lewis and Spivac were due to headline the UFC’s latest card at the promotion’s Apex venue on Saturday night but the bout was cancelled during the show.
The three-round light heavyweight clash between Kennedy Nzechukwu against Ion Cutelaba was promoted to the main event in Las Vegas.
UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald told fans: “We have some unfortunate news to share with you. Our main event was due to be Derrick Lewis against Serghei Spivac. There is a non-Covid, non-weight cutting illness on the Derrick Lewis side so the main event today has been cancelled; you hate to see it.”
A statement from the UFC read: “Due to illness, Derrick Lewis has been removed from his heavyweight bout with Serghei Spivac. As a result, this bout has been removed from today’s card. Also the featured prelim flyweight bout between Charles Johnson and Zhalgas Zhumagulov will move to the main card.
So “The new main event will be a three round bout between Kennedy Nzechukwu and Ion Cutelaba. Due to injury, Rodolfo Vieira has been removed from his middleweight bout with Cody Brundage. As a result, this bout has been removed from this weekend’s card.”
The Derrick Lewis vs. Serghei Spivac main event at UFC Vegas 65 has been cancelled just hours before the fight was set to take place.
On Saturday’s broadcast, it was announced that Lewis suffered an illness that forced him to go to the hospital and he was not cleared to compete Saturday against Spivac.
It’s devastating news to the card, which was already underway when Lewis needed medical attention that ultimately led to his removal from the main event.
With Lewis vs. Spivac cancelled, the main card will move forward with five total fights with light heavyweights Ion Cutelaba and Kennedy Nzechukwu now sitting in the headline spot. So That bout remains a three-round affair.
Also It’s an unfortunate end to fight week for Lewis, who was looking to bounce back after suffering back-to-back knockout losses in his most recent appearances.
He fell to Tai Tuivasa in a barnburner back in February and then lasted just 55 seconds in a fight against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 277 this past July.
As for Spivac, he’ll miss out on the biggest fight of his career after picking up wins in his past two fights with a 5-1 record overall in his past six appearances. | <urn:uuid:ef7afd53-9275-4a2a-9ee5-ce2d3c50d763> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sportsworldzone.com/derrick-lewis-what-happened-to-fight-cancelled/ | 2024-04-16T05:13:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.976977 | 849 |
The Pole Adapter Kit is a mounting bracket that safely attaches a saw to the pole. The saw pivots on a plate which is attached to the side of the saw. The pole adapter has a chain tightening base, and a safety stop to halt the swing of the saw after the cut has been made. Use this adapter kit while cutting off sections of a pole when the pole has to be removed. Chain saw not included.
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Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Matha
In the year 1813, a Military Battalion in which one Suriti Appaiah, a Doli Bearer was transferred to Ujjaini. At the time Cholera broke out in a virulent firm, and thousands of people died. Suriti Appaiah and his associates went to Mahakali Devasthanam at Ujjaini and prayed that if the people are saved from the epidemic, they would install the idol of Mahakali, Secunderabad.
Accordingly after return from Ujjaini, Sri Suriti Appaiah and his associates have installed the idol of Goddess Mahakali made of wood at Secunderabad in July 1815. During construction of sanctum sanctorum a stone idol named as Manikyalamma was found and that the said idol was also installed besides Sri Mahakali Ammavaru.
In the year 1964, a stone idol of Goddess Mahakali was installed. Later on Sri Suriti Appaiah with the help of Philanthropic persons has developed the Devasthanam. Subsequently Endowments Department has taken over the Management of the Devasthanam. Sri Suriti Krishna the great grandson of the Founder has been recognized as Member of the Founder’s Family who is also taking keen interest for the proper Management of the Devasthanam.
The Ujjaini Mahakali Devasthanam is published U/s.6(a)(ii) of the Act 30 of 1987 (30/87) and it is under the administration control of the Commissioner, Endowments Department, Hyderabad.
One Sri Ammanabolu Nagabhushanam a philanthropic devotees and prominent businessmen of Secunderabad constructed Kalyana Mandapam by the side of the Devasthanam. Several devotees have been contributing for the development of the Devasthanam. By such contribution a Rudrakshe Mandapam made of Silver has been arranged in Garbhalayam. The Garbhalaya Dwaram is covered by ornamental Silver Sheets, etc.,
There are several oldest temples in Andhra Pradesh in which exist famous goddess temples like “Kanakadurga“ at Vijayawada , ”Bhadrakali” at Warrangal etc. “Sri Ujjaini Mahakali” temple in Telangana region at Secunderabad which is 191 years old. It is visited and prayers offered to the goddess by unending large number of devotees everyday in general and in particularly thousands of devotees in Ashada jathara on principal days which falls on Sunday and Monday. There is no doubt about granting the wishes of devotees by the goddess and devotees fulfilling the vows.
The goddess Ujjain Mahakali sits in a Padmasana posture with four hands with sword, spear, damaru, vessel of amrut, is a beautiful stone idol. It is said by some people that this idol was brought from Ujjain. This idol is covered and fixed with vendi kavacham(silver shield). By the side of Sri Ujjain Mahakali is the goddess of “Manikyaladevi”.
There are no historical records about the existence of this temple. This temple is a symbol of devotion of Shri Suriti Appaiah garu resident of secunderabad as Shri Rama temple at Bhadrachalam is symbol of devotee Bhakta Ramdas of those days.
Shri Suriti Appaiah garu was working in the military in the year 1813.A.D. Shri Suriti Appaiah along with others(Army bearers) was sent to Ujjain as mason. Everyday Shri Appaiah garu visited Mahankali goddess temple and prayed her with utmost devotion during the entire period of his stay at Ujjain.
Shri Appaiah garu became an ardent devotee of the powerful goddess at Ujjain.On one day he has prostrated at her feet and offered prayers expressing gratitude for success of their mission to Ujjain and for showing the way for return journey, also prayed in many respects and expressed his wish that her idol will be installed at Secunderabad for offering prayers for ever. All of them returned to Secunderabad from Ujjain after the goddess felt happy and blessed Shri Appaiah garu for his selfless devotion. She also bestowed kindness on him. In the month of July 1815, Shri Appaiah garu installed a idol made of wood at the place where the present temple is existing and conducting pujas. He built the walls around the idol and constructed a small temple named “Ujjain Mahankali” temple.
It is said that in those olden days this place was inhabited by trees, insects, rocks and lakes. There was a big well and when repairs were being carried out by digging an idol named “Manikyalamma” was found. The same idol can be seen today in the sanctorum of the temple towards Ujjaini Mahankali’s right side. In the year 1864 A.D Shri Appaiah garu replaced wooden idol and installed the two idols of “Mahankali” and “Mnikyalamma” as per the Hindu sastras and relevant pujas. Later, Shri Sanjivaiah the son of Shri Surirti Appaiah garu collected some amount in his village along with his friends got constructed the mandapam in the year 1900 A.D. Shri Laxmaiah (mesthri and representing of army bearer) son of Shri Sanjivaiah collected some amount and constructed few shops along side the temple entrance as a source of income. In the year 1914 A.D Shri Kistaiah son of Shri Laxmaiah formed a committee to conduct daily pujas and archanas by appointing a brahman(Shri Ogirala Subbaiah garu). Sons of Shri Kistaiah and Chikoti Chandraiah garu, prominent vysyas and their family members continued their efforts for the development of Shri Ujjaini Mahankali temple. In the year 1947 A.D the endowment department of the then state government constituted a committee and arranged a Brahman, Shri Yendapalli Venkataramaiah for the purpose of conducting rituals to the goddess.
In the year 1953 A.D endowment department of the then state government arranged board of trustees though the first founder was Shri Appaiah garu, there is a saying that family members of the army bearers also involved in the establishment of the Ujjaini Mahankali temple. The chairman, president, committee members honorary secretary etc are making necessary efforts to develop the temple further. | <urn:uuid:79db1ed8-f867-4ec3-a375-6b27bf413c4f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sriujjainimahakalimatha.org/about-us/ | 2024-04-16T04:44:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.96693 | 1,445 |
At the WWDC 2023 Apple showcased its VR headset, Apple Vision Pro, an impressive combination of cutting-edge hard- and software.
I just finished reading the FlashAttention paper and it made me realize how helpful it is to have a technical write-up to fully understand the concept. So, I thought it would be nice to share it with everyone else who might find it useful too.
As we know, the
I just listened to the Latent Space podcast talking about the leaked Google memo about open source LLMs (via semianalysis).
The memo itself is highly interesting (and well written) but so are the rebuttals:
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Does it feel like everyone has time to prioritize their health and well-being, but you feel like you never have time for yourself? You’re in the right place! You can do most of our on-demand classes in under 30 minutes.
Use this calendar to get on your mat this month. You’re worth it. You deserve it. And one class at a time, you can do it.
You can prioritize yourself to find peace, create joy, and feel better. Try scheduling it as if it’s an appointment for someone you love – an appointment with your best friend, child, or boss that you would never miss.
The more often you practice, the easier it gets to show up for the next class AND the quicker you will notice your progress. You’ll get stronger both mentally and physically. You’ll build self-confidence both on and off your mat. And you’ll find peace in the present moment.
Here’s your February 2020 yoga calendar to keep your love strong – for yourself, your life, and your yoga practice.
You know that you’ll feel better after your practice so use our yoga membership calendar to inspire you to roll out your mat especially when you want to be surprised by what comes next.
Access all of these Feel Better Yoga Flow and mindfulness classes through the membership or rent them individually.
Want to make it even more fun? Check off each class after you finish them and let me know how many you complete by the end of the month!
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Statement by Mayor Rhodes-Conway on the Passing of Detective Nicholas Ryan
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Detective Nick Ryan. While I never had the opportunity to meet him in person, his reputation for commitment to service is well known. In addition to being a hard working detective, his service as a mental health liaison officer and peer support team member illustrated his commitment to helping improve the lives of others.
I wish to extend my deepest, heartfelt sympathies to his immediate family, his friends, to his colleagues at the Madison Police Department, and to everyone on Team City who had the opportunity to work with him. | <urn:uuid:c3642cd0-5539-439c-9827-b3a3bf749f72> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://staging.cityofmadison.com/mayor/blog/statement-by-mayor-rhodes-conway-on-the-passing-of-detective-nicholas-ryan | 2024-04-16T05:03:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.99158 | 129 |
From Dwight Mikulis, our Maryland RRCA representative:
The 10 Mile Challenge [aka RRCA Club Challenge, Feb 22] will soon be upon us and although HC Striders is the host club, the race is truly a race that belongs to the clubs. In the last few years, we have doubled or more the # of participants. This means more work to ensure the safety of the runners including water/aid stations along with course marshals and food preparation at HCC. As you know, a 1000 person race can be a lot of work. With that in mind, it would be a tremendous help that if runners decide not to run that they are encouraged to volunteer and if runners have family/guests hanging around that they are encouraged to volunteer if able.
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That prehistoric fossil in your attic may be a tax break
• Highly appreciated stocks and cash aren’t the only things you can donate. Some donor-advised funds and charities will take so-called complex assets.
• Complex assets can include shares of private companies, cryptocurrency, collectible art and more.
by Darla Mercado/ CNBC
Published 11:01 AM ET Sat, 24 Nov 2018
Whether you’d like to give away several thousand bushels of soybeans or a prehistoric fossil, there just might be a charity that’s willing to receive it.
Year-end tends to be a busy time for individuals who are in a giving mood. Donors seeking a break on their 2018 taxes must make their charitable contributions before Dec. 31.
Keep in mind that it’s also harder to take the deduction for charitable giving, as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has roughly doubled the standard deduction to $12,000 for singles and $24,000 for married couples who file jointly and limited certain itemized deductions, including a break for state and local taxes.
As a result, fewer people are expected to itemize in 2018 and fewer individuals will qualify to claim their charitable donations on their taxes.
For those who can itemize, cash donations and highly appreciated stocks often are the items generous filers want to give away. However, these aren’t the only things charitable organizations are willing to take.
For instance, Fidelity Charitable received close to $1 billion in so-called complex assets in 2017.
“Complex assets are basically what isn’t traded publicly, including private shares, bitcoin, real estate and bags of corn,” said Amy Pirozzolo, vice president at Fidelity Charitable.
“If you have stuff in your house you can’t wait to get rid of, you think it’s the most valuable thing in the world.”
-Tim Steffen, CPA, director of advanced planning at Robert W. Baird & Co.
This year, a farmer had a bumper crop of soybeans and made a gift of 3,400 bushels to his Fidelity donor-advised fund — a tax-advantaged account donors can use to deposit charitable contributions and make grants to their favorite causes.
The firm helped monetize the soybeans and fund the farmer’s account, Pirozzolo said.
Just like cash donations, donors can also claim a deduction on their taxes for their gifts. In 2016, 22.9 million income tax returns claimed a deduction for noncash charitable contributions, the IRS found.
Here’s what you need to know if you have an offbeat donation you’d like to make.
Furniture and Fossils
Perhaps one of the most interesting gifts given to the National Philanthropic Trust, a public charity, was a 17th century Huanghuali dining room set, said Eileen Heisman, president of the trust.
“The donor had been in the museum world,” she said. “We accepted the furniture and we were able to sell it.”
Though the organization wouldn’t reveal the exact value of the gift to protect the donor’s confidentiality, the Chinese furniture set was auctioned off and valued at “hundreds of thousands of dollars,” according to the trust.
Oceanfront property and a fractional interest in an orange grove in Southern California are among other donations the trust has accepted, said Heisman.
“These assets can be transformational,” she said. “Oriental rugs and jewelry can be used as charitable gifts if they have real value.”
Other items tend to be quirky — and their value may not be immediately obvious.
For instance, a donor gave Goodwill of Columbus, Ohio, a fish fossil from the cretaceous period — dating 145 million to 65 million years. A museum provided an assessment of its authenticity.
A Goodwill in San Diego received a gift of a 1911 portrait of Adm. Joseph Mason “Bull” Reeves, an early proponent of naval aviation, painted by artist Susan Watkins.
The organization put the painting up for auction, where it garnered a winning bid of $10,001 from the U.S. Naval Academy Museum in Annapolis, Maryland, according to Lauren Lawson, a spokeswoman for Goodwill.
Understand that just because you want to clean out your attic, doesn’t mean that a charity will want the contents.
Charitable recipients need to consider the nature of the asset, how long should it be held and the cost of maintaining it, as well as how marketable the item is, said Heisman.
“We have to figure out the exit strategy, how would we engage the buyer and how do we get it sold for fair market value,” she said. “We also ask is there anything about it that is untoward or unsavory.”
For that reason, the National Philanthropic Trust rejects about 30 percent of the illiquid assets it receives — including a donor’s attempted gift of an adult bookstore chain.
“It didn’t seem to be an asset we’d want to hold and sell,” said Heisman. “The nature of the business wasn’t a match for how we would define ourselves as a charity and the work we want to do.”
There’s also a limit to the extent you can nab a break for your donated oddity.
Both the Salvation Army and Goodwill offer valuation guides for common donations, which you can use to calculate your deduction.
As for unique items, each Goodwill organization contacts local and national experts to determine the value of the gift before it’s monetized for the charity’s use.
When it comes to your own taxes, you have to file Form 8283 with the IRS if you claim a charitable deduction exceeding $500 for noncash donations.
If you claim more than $5,000 for your donated property — excluding securities — you’ll need to send the IRS a qualified appraisal of the item, along with Form 8283.
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Three Natural Solutions to Clean Your Belly Button
Do you clean your belly button and dry it well after showering? This is a part of the body that we often overlook, although dust and various particles can accumulate there.
Its correct hygiene can help prevent various infections. Of course, you have to proceed carefully, without getting irritated. For this reason, we’ll describe some natural solutions to clean your belly button in this article.
Why clean your belly button?
The dirt accumulated in the belly button area can lead to itching and redness. The reason? Due to a lack of hygiene, bacteria and fungi may have proliferated, generating infections that can also cause a bad smell.
And what causes it to get dirty? Some fabrics of the clothes we wear, the sand on the beach, the dead cells that are shed naturally from the skin or the fat produced by the body, among other elements.
Now, the moisture and dirt in the navel can become an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, which in turn can lead to omphalitis.
As pointed out in the article Uracosinus: A rare cause of recurrent omphalitis in adults, this is an infection that is usually related precisely to poor hygiene in the area.
To avoid this, we must clean our belly buttons every day. In addition, we have to make sure that it is completely dry, since, as we’ve already mentioned, keeping moisture in that area isn’t good.
However, the belly button is one of the parts of the body that we tend to ignore or forget, allowing it to accumulate traces of fat, dead cells, and dirt particles, with the consequences that we already mentioned.
How to clean your belly button naturally
We already know what to do (clean the belly button) and when (after taking a shower or a bath); Now we will know how to do it naturally. We’ll explain it to you. Keep reading.
1. Tea tree oil
One amazing property of tea tree oil is it’s an antifungal agent. Thus, it’s a great ally to fight infections and fungi that you may be exposed to if you don’t clean this part of your body properly.
The best way to use tea tree oil to clean your belly button is by applying a small drop of it on a cotton swab. Then, use it to clean your belly button thoroughly.
However, make sure not to overdo it with the oil because it can irritate your belly button’s delicate skin.
2. Rosemary alcohol
Rosemary alcohol is a very important natural remedy if you suffer from omphalitis. A bad smell in the belly button can be quite unpleasant, and rosemary alcohol will help us clean the area while leaving a good aroma.
This is due to its properties, which make it an essential complement for these cases. In addition, it doesn’t damage the skin. To apply it, you’ll also use a cotton swab.
Now, it’s recommended that you’ve previously cleaned the area a little, washed it with soap, and you’ve dried it very well. Then, apply the rosemary.
3. Coconut oil
The last natural solution you can use to clean your belly button is coconut oil. However, you should only use it after having sanitized your belly button, either with tea tree oil or rosemary alcohol.
This is why you should only use it after cleaning the area with the above options. This way, your belly button will be free from infections and problems.
Find out about Five Great Cosmetic Uses for Coconut Oil
Care when cleaning the belly button
In people, the belly button is usually a delicate area. In fact, if you ever handled it a bit, you might have noticed it turn a little red.
But this does not mean that we should stop cleaning it. Quite the contrary: it’s one more reason to do it. Of course, we must proceed with caution and delicacy.
In this regard, you should take into account the following tips:
- Never use your fingernails or fingertips to try to clean out a dirty, sticky navel.
- Don’t use the same swab twice: if you had one with water to clean at the beginning, change it and take another one to apply any of the products mentioned.
- Don’t use ethyl alcohol: this compound dries out the skin and can clog pores or increase sebum production.
- Blot dry with a soft cloth or another cotton swab. Don’t let any moisture remain.
- With both the swabs and the towel, you should make gentle movements, avoiding putting pressure or pushing.
Pay attention to all your body parts
It’s possible that, up to this point, you hadn’t realized you completely ignored your belly button. From now on, we want to insist on the importance of cleaning the belly button well and drying it after getting out of the shower. Thus, you will prevent skin diseases and other problems that can affect this area of the body.
Similarly, if you’ve ever experienced symptoms such as irritation, itching or redness, or any other that indicates that something is wrong, don’t hesitate to see your doctor, who will recommend a suitable cream to resolve the infection.
After this, it’s a good idea for you to take into account the advice given here to prevent the same thing from happening to you again. So, we encourage you, at least once a week, to use the solutions that we have proposed to clean your belly button naturally.
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Imagine a world where advanced computers have the power to break the unbreakable. In this realm, even the most secure systems are vulnerable, and the implications are far-reaching. This is the potential future we face with the rise of quantum computing and its potential impact on blockchain security. As we delve into this topic, we will explore the potential risks and challenges posed by quantum computers, as well as the steps being taken to safeguard the integrity of blockchain technology. Get ready to take a fascinating journey into the intersection of quantum computing and blockchain security.
Overview of Quantum Computing
Explanation of quantum computing
Quantum computing is a revolutionary field that harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform computations at a level beyond the capabilities of classical computers. Unlike classical computers, which use bits to represent information as either a 0 or a 1, quantum computers utilize quantum bits or qubits. These qubits can exist in multiple states simultaneously, allowing for complex calculations to be performed in parallel.
In a quantum computer, information is processed through quantum gates, which manipulate the qubits and perform calculations. The power of quantum computing lies in the ability to leverage quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement. Through superposition, qubits can exist in a combination of both 0 and 1 states, exponentially increasing the computational possibilities. Entanglement, on the other hand, allows for the correlation between qubits, providing a means to process information collectively.
Advantages of quantum computing
Quantum computing offers several advantages over classical computing when it comes to solving complex problems. One significant advantage is the exponential increase in computational power. While classical computers process information sequentially, quantum computers can perform calculations simultaneously on multiple qubits, leading to exponential speedup in certain tasks.
Furthermore, quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize fields such as cryptography, optimization, and simulations. Cryptographic algorithms that are secure against classical computing methods can be easily broken by quantum computers. This has significant implications for the security of various systems, including blockchain technology. Quantum computers also have the potential to solve optimization problems, such as route planning or resource allocation, more efficiently than classical computers. Additionally, quantum simulations can offer insights into complex physical and chemical systems, enabling advancements in areas like materials science and drug discovery.
Explanation of blockchain technology
Blockchain technology is a decentralized and distributed ledger system that allows for secure and transparent transactional records. It gained prominence with the advent of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. A blockchain consists of a chain of blocks, each containing a list of records or transactions. These blocks are linked together using cryptographic hash functions, ensuring the immutability and integrity of the data.
The decentralized nature of blockchain technology eliminates the need for intermediaries, such as banks or government institutions, in verifying and recording transactions. Instead, transactions are verified by a network of computers, known as nodes, through a consensus mechanism. This distributed consensus ensures that every participant in the network agrees on the validity of the transactions, making it highly secure against fraudulent activities.
Advantages of blockchain technology
Blockchain technology offers numerous advantages that make it desirable for many applications beyond cryptocurrencies. The first and foremost advantage is the enhanced security it provides. Due to its decentralized nature, blockchain is highly resistant to tampering, making it increasingly difficult for malicious actors to manipulate or forge transactions. This transparency and security make blockchain technology ideal for applications requiring trust and immutability, such as supply chain management, voting systems, and intellectual property registries.
Another advantage of blockchain technology is its efficiency in enabling peer-to-peer transactions. By eliminating intermediaries, transactions can occur directly between parties, reducing both costs and processing times. Additionally, the distributed nature of blockchain ensures high availability, as the data is replicated across multiple nodes. This redundancy provides resilience against single points of failure, making blockchain technology highly reliable.
Quantum Computing Threats to Blockchain Security
Quantum attacks on encryption
One of the most significant implications of quantum computing for blockchain security lies in its ability to break classical encryption algorithms. Many of the encryption algorithms used in blockchain technology, such as RSA and elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), rely on the difficulty of factoring large numbers or solving the discrete logarithm problem. Quantum computers, with their ability to perform calculations exponentially faster, have the potential to render these encryption methods obsolete.
Quantum computers can leverage algorithms such as Shor’s algorithm to efficiently factor large numbers and solve the discrete logarithm problem. This poses a significant threat to the security of public key cryptography, which is widely used in blockchain systems to ensure secure transactions and verify digital signatures. Once quantum computers become powerful enough, they can break these cryptographic algorithms and potentially compromise the integrity and privacy of blockchain transactions.
Quantum computers breaking blockchain hash functions
Another threat quantum computing poses to blockchain security is its potential to break the hash functions used in blockchain technology. Hash functions are cryptographic algorithms that transform an input into a fixed-size string of data, known as a hash. They play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and immutability of blockchain data.
Quantum computers can leverage algorithms such as Grover’s algorithm to perform an unstructured search over a large set of data and find collisions in hash functions more quickly than classical computers. A collision occurs when two different inputs produce the same hash output. If quantum computers can find collisions efficiently, it can undermine the security of blockchain transactions and compromise the integrity of the entire blockchain network.
Current State of Blockchain Security
Current security measures in blockchain
The current state of blockchain security involves a combination of cryptographic algorithms and consensus mechanisms to ensure the integrity and security of blockchain transactions. Cryptographic algorithms such as RSA, ECC, and hash functions like SHA-256 are widely used to provide confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity.
Consensus mechanisms, such as Proof of Work (PoW) or Proof of Stake (PoS), are employed to validate and agree on the inclusion of transactions in the blockchain. These mechanisms make it difficult for malicious actors to alter the blockchain’s history or introduce fraudulent transactions. Furthermore, the transparency and decentralized nature of blockchain technology allow for continuous auditing and monitoring, making it easier to detect and address security breaches.
Vulnerabilities in current blockchain security
Despite the robust security measures employed in blockchain technology, there are still vulnerabilities that can be exploited, especially in the advent of quantum computing. As mentioned earlier, the reliance on public key cryptography, such as RSA and ECC, makes blockchain systems susceptible to attacks from quantum computers capable of breaking these algorithms.
Additionally, the prevalence of hash functions in blockchain technology presents a potential weakness. The security of blockchain networks heavily relies on the collision resistance of hash functions. If quantum computers can efficiently find collisions in these hash functions, it could compromise the integrity and reliability of the blockchain data.
Overall, the current state of blockchain security is robust against classical computing methods but faces significant challenges when it comes to the threat of quantum computing.
Preparing for Quantum Computing
Research and development in post-quantum cryptography
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Researchers are exploring new encryption algorithms, signature schemes, and key exchange protocols that can withstand the computational power of quantum computers. These algorithms are designed based on mathematical problems that are believed to be hard even for quantum computers to solve. By transitioning to post-quantum cryptography, blockchain systems can maintain their security and integrity in the face of quantum threats.
Implementing quantum-resistant algorithms
Implementing quantum-resistant algorithms is a crucial step in preparing for the advent of quantum computing. Blockchain developers and organizations need to start transitioning to encryption algorithms that are not vulnerable to attacks from quantum computers. This includes deploying new cryptographic algorithms such as lattice-based, code-based, or multivariate-based encryption techniques.
By integrating quantum-resistant algorithms into blockchain systems, organizations can ensure the long-term security and confidentiality of their transactions. It is important to stay proactive and keep pace with the advancements in post-quantum cryptography to remain resilient against future threats from quantum computers.
Impact on Public Key Cryptography
Vulnerabilities of current public key cryptography
Public key cryptography, which relies on the difficulty of factoring large numbers or solving discrete logarithm problems, is particularly vulnerable to attacks from quantum computers. As quantum computers become more powerful, they can break the underlying mathematical problems used in public key cryptography, rendering current encryption methods insecure.
The security of public key cryptography is crucial in blockchain systems, as it ensures secure transactions, protects private keys, and verifies the authenticity of digital signatures. If the security of public key cryptography is compromised, the entire blockchain network becomes vulnerable to attacks, putting the integrity and privacy of transactions at risk.
Transitioning to quantum-safe cryptography
To mitigate the vulnerabilities of current public key cryptography, transitioning to quantum-safe or quantum-resistant cryptography is essential. Quantum-safe cryptography refers to cryptographic algorithms that are resilient to attacks from quantum computers, providing long-term security and confidentiality.
Various quantum-safe encryption algorithms, such as code-based cryptography, lattice-based cryptography, and hash-based cryptography, are currently being developed and researched. These algorithms are designed to withstand quantum attacks and provide a secure foundation for blockchain systems in the post-quantum era.
Organizations and blockchain developers should actively explore and adopt quantum-safe cryptography to ensure the ongoing security and privacy of their transactions. Transitioning to quantum-safe cryptography will require collaborative efforts from the blockchain community and ongoing research and development to stay ahead of quantum threats.
Challenges of Implementing Quantum-Safe Cryptography
Compatibility issues with existing blockchain systems
One of the significant challenges in implementing quantum-safe cryptography in blockchain systems is the compatibility with existing infrastructure. As blockchain networks are distributed, transitioning to new encryption algorithms requires consensus and coordination among all participants.
Compatibility issues can arise due to the need for blockchain nodes and participants to upgrade their software, hardware, and network protocols. The implementation of new quantum-safe cryptography may be a time-consuming and complex process, requiring significant resources, testing, and validation to ensure smooth integration with existing systems.
Performance impact of quantum-safe algorithms
Another challenge of implementing quantum-safe cryptography in blockchain systems is the potential performance impact on transaction processing and overall system efficiency. Quantum-safe algorithms often involve more complex mathematical operations, which can require more computational resources and time.
Blockchain systems, known for their high transaction throughput and low latency, may experience a decrease in performance due to the increased computational requirements of quantum-safe algorithms. Achieving a balance between security and performance is crucial to ensure the feasibility and scalability of blockchain systems in the face of quantum threats.
Efforts are underway to optimize the performance of quantum-safe algorithms and explore potential techniques, such as algorithmic improvements and hardware acceleration, to mitigate the impact on blockchain system performance.
Quantum Computing Solutions for Blockchain Security
Quantum key distribution for secure transactions
Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a promising solution that combines the power of quantum computing with blockchain technology to provide secure and verifiable transactions. QKD allows two parties to establish a secret shared key by leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics.
Unlike classical key exchange methods susceptible to eavesdropping, QKD ensures secure communication by detecting any attempts to intercept the quantum signals used in the key exchange process. By integrating QKD with blockchain technology, transactions can be encrypted using the secret keys generated through the quantum key distribution process, ensuring privacy and integrity.
QKD offers a quantum-resistant solution to the threat of quantum attacks, providing a secure foundation for blockchain transactions in the post-quantum era. However, widespread adoption of QKD in blockchain systems requires advancements in quantum communication technology and the development of practical and cost-effective QKD implementations.
Implementation of quantum-resistant consensus algorithms
Alongside quantum key distribution, the implementation of quantum-resistant consensus algorithms is another potential solution to enhance blockchain security in the age of quantum computing. Consensus algorithms play a crucial role in validating and agreeing upon the inclusion of transactions in the blockchain.
Quantum-resistant consensus algorithms are designed to withstand attacks from both classical and quantum computers. These algorithms utilize cryptographic techniques that are resistant to quantum attacks, ensuring the integrity and security of the blockchain network.
By integrating quantum-resistant consensus algorithms, blockchain systems can mitigate the vulnerabilities posed by quantum computing and maintain the trust, immutability, and security required for decentralized platforms.
Collaboration between Quantum Computing and Blockchain
Opportunities for quantum computing in blockchain technology
The combination of quantum computing and blockchain technology presents several promising opportunities for innovation. Quantum computing can enhance blockchain technology by addressing its scalability and computational challenges.
Quantum computing can improve consensus algorithms, enabling more efficient validation and verification processes in blockchain networks. The enhanced computing capabilities of quantum computers can potentially solve complex mathematical problems more quickly and optimize transaction verification, leading to increased scalability and faster transaction speeds.
Additionally, quantum computing can contribute to the advancement of privacy-preserving technologies in blockchain systems. By leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics, quantum cryptographic techniques can offer enhanced privacy and confidentiality in blockchain transactions, protecting sensitive data and identities.
Synergistic benefits of the combination
The collaboration between quantum computing and blockchain technology offers synergistic benefits that can propel both fields forward. Quantum computing can provide the computational power necessary to solve complex problems and optimize the efficiency of blockchain networks. On the other hand, blockchain technology can contribute to addressing the security challenges faced by quantum computing, such as decentralized key management and secure information storage.
The combination of quantum computing and blockchain technology can also foster research and development in novel cryptographic algorithms, privacy-enhancing technologies, and quantum-resistant systems. By working synergistically, these fields can pave the way for new applications, improved security, and transformative advancements in various industries.
Evolution of quantum computing and blockchain security
The future of quantum computing and blockchain security is intricately linked. As quantum computing continues to evolve and become more powerful, the vulnerabilities in current blockchain security measures become more pronounced.
However, the ongoing research and development efforts in post-quantum cryptography provide hope for a quantum-safe future. Advancements in quantum-resistant algorithms and secure key distribution methods can ensure the long-term security and sustainability of blockchain technology.
Additionally, as the collaboration between quantum computing and blockchain technology progresses, we can expect to witness further breakthroughs and innovative solutions that strengthen the security and scalability of blockchain systems.
Limitations and possibilities of the integration
While the integration of quantum computing and blockchain technology holds tremendous potential, it also poses challenges and limitations. The compatibility issues between existing blockchain systems and quantum-safe algorithms need to be overcome to ensure a smooth transition. The impact of quantum-resistant algorithms on the performance of blockchain systems requires careful optimization to maintain efficiency and scalability.
Furthermore, the full realization of the possibilities offered by the integration of quantum computing and blockchain technology relies on advancements in both fields. Quantum computing technology needs to mature further, while blockchain systems need to adapt and evolve to meet the demands of quantum-resistant security.
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St. Louis Blues’ Oskar Sundqvist Out for Season with Torn ACL
In a devastating blow to the St. Louis Blues, forward Oskar Sundqvist will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL in his right knee. The team announced the news on Wednesday, leaving fans and teammates shocked and saddened.
The injury occurred during Monday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights, when Sundqvist was checked into the boards by defenseman Brayden McNabb during the second period. The Blues ultimately lost the game 2-1 in overtime, but the loss of Sundqvist is an even bigger blow to the team.
Sundqvist had to be helped off the ice by his teammates and did not return to the game. The severity of his injury was not immediately known, but it has now been confirmed that he will be out for the rest of the season.
“It was unfortunate obviously,” said Blues interim coach Drew Bannister on Wednesday, before the team’s official announcement. “Oskar is a key player for us and losing him for the rest of the season is a tough pill to swallow.”
Sundqvist has been a valuable player for the Blues this season, recording 11 goals and 17 assists in 74 games. His absence will be deeply felt by the team as they continue their push for a playoff spot.
The loss of Sundqvist is not only a blow to the Blues, but also to the Swedish national team, as he was expected to represent his country in the upcoming IIHF World Championship.
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The U.S. District Judge William Pauley ruled the National Security Administration’s collection of millions of American’s phone records is constitutional on Friday, dismissing an ACLU lawsuit against the NSA. The judge stated the collection of phone records is a legal and valuable tool to fight terrorism that “only works because it collects everything.” He added […] | <urn:uuid:6a12b23f-424c-4212-8e95-09531120f787> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://stopcellphonetracking.com/tag/edward-snowden/ | 2024-04-16T05:23:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.930625 | 105 |
Sophocles' Ajax is seldom performed these days. The reason is not far to seek: to our way of thinking, the protagonist is a bloated overweening brawler, a Bronze Age steroid-crazed gym rat, who literally goes insane because he feels he's been dissed in the allocation of war plunder, and takes out his fury on a bunch of hapless quadrupeds before eviscerating himself with his own sword (and not a minute too soon, one is tempted to murmur as one reads through this very forbidding and hard-to-enjoy text).
Hard texts are of course worthy of study, and there might be ways of reading Ajax which could be illuminating in understanding Sophocles' world or even, perhaps, our own.
Greek classic resonates at Camp PendletonNow this is a disservice to "troops and their families." A vicious lie, in fact. Their problems are not "universal". They wouldn't have these problems if they hadn't gotten mixed up with the military. They would have had other problems, sure. But not these problems. Vexing problems, no doubt. But those problems, I bet, wouldn't have led to severe personality disorders on quite such a scale as the LA Times story, quoted above, depressingly reports.Combat veterans, and their loved ones, say the themes of Sophocles' 2,500-year-old play are painfully familiar. It was staged as part of the Pentagon-sponsored Theater of War project.
Bryan Doerries, director and founder of the project, said Marines tend to be his best audiences, possibly because of their intense focus on the "core values" of honor, courage and commitment.
Under a... contract with the Pentagon, Doerries has brought his productions to dozens of U.S. military bases and other locations including the Pentagon, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, a shelter for homeless veterans, the Naval War College and various conferences.
The goal of the project is to show troops and their families that their problems are universal...
I'm kinda losing my detachment here. I spent some time, when I was a lot younger, stumbling my way through a few of the ancient texts. I came to love the old boys, in my upper-bleachers amateurish way, very deeply.
But by God I would rather that every scrap of Sophocles had been burnt in the library of Alexandria, rather than that the poor man should have his words used by the Pentagon to purge the pity and fear of its ill-used "troops", and their hapless families, so they can keep on keepin' on with the vile unspeakable murderous enterprise of empire.
It's only the truth that can make you free. Making the patsies feel better is part of the con artist's game. But feeling bad, when things really are bad, is Nature's way of telling you to get out of Dodge.
Some of my erstwhile colleagues in the Classics Brigade of the Credentialling Division are pathetically glad that their specialty is getting funded from such a bottomless slush-fund as the military budget. $3.7 mil! That's a lot of tweed jackets!
Okay, guy's gotta pay the rent somehow. But there's a side of me that wants some ex-Marine Ajax to show up, heavily armed, in his classroom, and take out a few harmless domestic animals.
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A 17-year-old male from Story County is being criminally charged as an adult after he and another student allegedly assaulted a wrestling teammate during a hazing incident.
According to Story County Sheriff’s Office Captain Nicholas Lennie, 17-year-old Kade Blume was taken into custody Monday after a criminal investigation that lasted over six months and included interviews with a victim, a witness, and the two subjects. “On April 22, we received a tip about an alleged hazing incident from some high school wrestlers up in the Roland-Story School District,” Lennie said. “Upon following up, we learned that the victim was assaulted by two individuals. One of them [Blume] is being charged as an adult.”
Lennie told StoryCounty.News that Blume was 16 years old at the time of the assault, which occurred on January 1, according to court documents. The other suspect, who was 15 years old at the time, is being charged for the assault as a juvenile referral. His name is not being released by authorities.
The individuals involved in the hazing incident were reportedly teammates on the Roland-Story High School wrestling team. Blume is a two-time state champion, winning the Class 2A title at 106 pounds in 2021 and 113 pounds earlier this year.
According to a sheriff’s office press release, Blume is accused of stripping off the victim’s clothes and using a pencil to assault him. The crime took place at the victim’s Roland home, according to Lennie.
Blume has been charged with Assault – Penetration of Genitalia or Anus with Object, a class “C” felony.
Lennie noted that although hazing and initiations occur somewhat frequently among high school athletes, rarely do situations become this extreme. “This is not common,” Lennie acknowledged. “Hazing is somewhat subjective on how it’s defined. It could just be defined as bullying, as well.”
After being booked at the Story County Jail, Blume was transported to the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Eldora. He has since been released under pretrial supervision.
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Well, I believe you guys in New York weren’t able to watch the first ever Camelopardalid meteor shower TONIGHT, as your sky was pretty much cloudy. Am I right?
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Introducing BatBox. After Eatertainment Comes Sportstainment
We recently sat down with Craig Winning, Managing Director, Batbox. Formerly involved in eatertainment brands Punch Bowl Social and TOCA Social, he sees an exciting new augmented reality-powered and simulated playfuture for the category. He calls it Sportstainment.
We’ve already seen sports like pickleball and golf in combination with finer dining throughout the U.S. Now, baseball has been added to the food/beverage/sports growth season with the launch of Batbox.
The simulator has its origins in Asia. Batbox’s founder, Jose D. Vargas, visited South Korea in 2015 and observed a rise in simulated sports. As a result, he brought Golfzon (a simulated golf game) to Mexico under the brand Mulligans.
The founder also noticed that simulated baseball had tremendous potential. He not only launched the Batbox brand in Mexico (six locations), but also became a distributor of the technology itself.
Batbox-branded locations will be throwing their first pitches in the U.S. soon. The original plan was to launch in the U.S. pre-pandemic, but the expansion was delayed. The first Batbox location is targeted for Texas.
As with pickleball, empty shopping mall locations for VR-based gaming centers. Winning says that the “sweet spot” for Batbox footprints is approximately 15k to 25K square feet. It is especially suited to hot or cold climates, where outdoor gameplay is often challenging.
The experience is immersive, and up to 18 people can play per game, making it ideal for company outings and family gatherings. No physical running is involved. The technology adjusts to each participant’s player profile, making it ideal for novices to budding “all stars.”
The goal is to open 20 locations in the U.S. over the next five years. Batbox has the potential to adopt a licensing model and views Major League Baseball and college baseball fan markets as primary targets. Batbox is expected to appeal to three primary audiences:
- Sports enthusiasts
- Large social groups and families
- Businesses for group gatherings (expected to be 25-35 percent of total revenue)
And, just as in modern ballparks, the food and beverage will go beyond hot dogs and mass-market beer brands. Scratch-made food and local craft brews will be on the elevated menus, which will be regionalized based on tastes and brands in each region.
Marketing plans will include a heavy emphasis on social media (which will accelerate word-of-mouth). Because Batbox is a relatively new concept, the marketing will be highly visual, so prospects can get a feel for how the games are played. In addition, local on-the-ground marketing teams and influencers will drive traffic. Will use social media heavily to simulate the simulation.
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Near-record warm water has allowed Ophelia to strengthen further, making it a major category three hurricane south of the Azores, U.S. forecasters say. The storm is expected to lose some of its intensity as it moves closer to Ireland.
As of 3 p.m. local time on Saturday, the center of Ophelia was located about 355 kilometers (220 miles) south of the Azores. Its maximum sustained winds have increased to 185 kilometers (115 miles) per hour with gusts up to 222 kilometers (138 miles) per hour.
“Ophelia is a quite intense and rare hurricane for its location in the northeastern Atlantic,” said Lixion Avila, a senior hurricane specialist at the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). Near-record warm waters south of the Azores allowed Ophelia to defy the odds and continue to strengthen.
“Ophelia is breaking new ground for a major hurricane. Typically those waters [are] much too cool for anything this strong,” said NHC hurricane specialist Eric Blake.
The center of the hurricane is expected to stay well away from the Azores, but the islands may experience tropical storm-force winds on Saturday evening. Ophelia is also expected to produce total rain accumulations of 2.5 to 7.5 centimeters (1 to 3 inches) over the central and southeastern Azores.
Increasing shear and cold waters will impact the hurricane as it moves towards Ireland, and Ophelia should begin to acquire extratropical characteristics on early Monday. This should induce weakening although Ophelia is expected to remain a powerful storm – the equivalent of a category one hurricane.
Ireland’s weather service Met Eireann on Saturday issued a code red for the country’s southern and western region, warning that Ophelia could cause structural damage, flooding along the coast, and other types of disruption. A code orange is in effect for the rest of the country.
The center of Ophelia is expected to make landfall in Ireland on Monday afternoon, even though the exact location is still unclear. Avila added that wind and rains will arrive “well in advance” of the cyclone’s center.
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Many people would like to learn more about chiropractors, but they are not sure where to look. This advice will give you the knowledge you are looking for. Keep reading if you are thirsty for knowledge.
These days, medical doctors often team up with alternative practitioners. For this reason, it is very important to be sure your medical insurance includes coverage for services such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage and so on. Such secondary care can really help out your primary doctor’s healing.
Did you know about the potential of chiropractic treatment to help your immune system? If you spine is misaligned, your nervous system and immune system are compromised. By having your spine aligned, the blood flow to the nervous system increases. This boosts your physical ability to ward off infections and disease.
Do not believe that you will be all better after you go to the chiropractor once. While you may feel better right away, true healing requires continuing care. Your chiropractor may recommend a specific regiment of exercise or diet, which you stick to if you want the pain to subside. If you don’t, you will not experience proper healing.
There are quite a few good reasons why a chiropractor should be seen. If you have pain in your back or neck that is debilitating and ongoing, seeing a chiropractor should be a priority. Also, regular chiropractic visits can assist with alignment problems. Making sure your skeletal system is in good alignment keeps you much healthier.
See if your chiropractor will give you discounts for visiting a lot. Multiple chiropractic treatments are often needed to alleviate symptoms. This can mean two to three times each week for months at a time. The cost can accumulate. The practice may offer a discount if you purchase a package of multiple visits in order to make treatments more affordable.
Try asking your primary physician for suggestions regarding good chiropractors. Even if you don’t need a referral for insurance purposes, they can lead you in the right direction.
When you do decide to pay a chiropractor a visit, be sure you’re checked out references beforehand. There are lots of sincere chiropractors, but there are some who try to sell you all kinds of non-chiropractic merchandise. Look for online reviews. You should also attempt to get good references from other doctors.
If you have chiropractic problems, make sure that the way you sleep is not adding to the problem. One good idea would be to get a towel rolled up so you can place it under the neck when it’s bed time. This lets your head drop down, unlike a regular pillow which causes the head to push forward.
Are you dealing with high blood pressure issues? Studies have proven that chiropractic care can help lower blood pressure. When this vertebrae is manipulated, then it frees up the nerve supply going to the heart, which can regulate blood pressure.
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Relationship between critical thinking and ethics
A definition of critical thinking
Critical thinking can be defined as the use of cognitive skills and strategies that increase the chances or probability of a desired result or outcome. Critical thinking describes the thinking that is reasoned, purposeful and directed at a goal. This kind of thinking is involved in solving problems, inference formulation, calculating likelihoods as well as decision making where the thinker uses thoughtful and effective skills for various thinking tasks. Critical thinking skills are often referred as higher order cognitive skills (Sternberg et al., 6).
It can also be defined as a reasonable, reflective thinking focused on what one decides to believe or do (Nosi, 1) Critical thinking can be said to be a process that challenges a person to use thinking that is reflective, reasonable, rational in order to gather, interpret as well as evaluate information with a purpose of deriving a judgment (Learning Centre, 4). It can be defined as the art of analyzing as well as evaluating thinking with an aim of improving it (Learning center, 4).
The steps in the critical-thinking process
The steps of critical thinking in reading are identifying the line of reasoning, evaluating critically the line of reasoning, questioning the appearance of surface, identifying the evidence in the text, evaluating the evidence, identifying the conclusions of the writers and finally, evaluating whether the evidence supports the writer’s conclusion (Moon, 41).
Step 1 interpretation
This is making sense out of different inputs that include arguments, concepts, graphics, pictures, questions, problems and beliefs.
Wait! Relationship between critical thinking and ethics paper is just an example!
Interpretation has other meanings to do with outputs (Appendix B, 1).
Step 2 Analysis
It is the act of breaking a complex construct and situation into parts to assist in understanding and it comes in many forms such as reading, viewing and listening to inputs such as relationships recognition, constraint listing and finding of ideas within a work. It is paired with skills such as evaluation and judgment to assist in deconstruction (Appendix B, 3).
Step 3 Evaluation
This is the skill of determining merit, efficacy, advantages, worth and validity of things such as evidence and assumptions (Appendix B, 5).
Step 4 inference
This is making decisions and deduction based on the available evidence at one’s disposal. It represents the result of critical thinking (Appendix B, 6)
Step 5 Explanation
At this stage, critical thinking process communicates all that has come before in the form of an organized thoughts and feelings in ways that show their thinking as well as their meaning. The thinking beyond the representation matters a lot at this stage (Appendix B, 8)
Stage 6 Meta-cognition for self-regulation
This skill is not linear step in critical thinking. It uses skills in analysis and evaluation to reasoning of a person’s inferential judgment to question, confirm or validate one’s reasoning (Appendix B, 9).
A summary of your blind spot and preferred ethical lens from the Ethical Lens Inventory
Ethical Lens Inventory identify the values that are more important to the individual and the challenges of those values. The inventory allows one to see clearly and resolve them amicably. It makes people respect each other’s point of view.
The responsibility Lens is my preferred, and it enables people to think thoroughly through a problem before they take actions. It considers all options leading to stronger decision-making the strategy. It has a weakness of over analyzing to find a solution that makes it be a time-consuming thing. It is also overwhelming to choose from many options.
It takes control of the situation thereby protecting the rights of everyone and maintaining equality to everyone (Baird & Warnell, 2).
The ethical Lens inventory can defined as an instrument that is used for assisting students to identify commitments they consider to be core in their studies. Autonomy and Equality specifies the time when the individual is privileged to choose an action that he/she can personally take as well as when the criteria for the ethical action is imposed by the community on these individuals. The rationality and sensibility continuum gives the content of ethical principle that is applied and the circumstances under which flexibility in this application is allowed. It assists students to choose their preferred lens that will enable them view ethical issues and determine the materials to be included in these instruments to help the learners realize their ethical strengths as well as their blind spots. The students can comprehend other people’s ethi¬cal perspectives that will enable them to develop strategies used for working with those who have different ethical priorities. It teaches students the way to advocate for people without voice and power that seems to be consistent with social teaching values (Baird & Warnell, 2).
An explanation of how your personal ethics influences your decision-making
Personal values determine a person’s goal as well as outcomes in his/her life. The goals that an individual choose are an outer expression of a person’s personal values. A person’s value determines the way they perceive a situation. The evaluation of a decision is dependent on the values as well as the interests of a person evaluating the decision. The decision makers make use of self-interest and materialistic approach to making decisions that benefit their personal interest (Melgaco, n.p).
The decision may also be based on the real number of people who have benefited by considering the result of a decision they took as a method chosen to evaluate its morality. People who know the effect of their unethical behavior tend to be the ethical decision makers. Unintentional conducts often interfere with the ability of an individual to judge well and make a decision that is fair. The unconscious factors such as in-group favoritism and conflict of interest intervene and lead to biased decision-making. Unconscious attitudes make the judgment of a person to be wrong (Melgaco, n.p).
An explanation of how ethics applies to professional and societal responsibilities
Professional ethics is standards used to make decisions in the workplace, and they are used by managers when the want to clarify decision-making in cases where there are gray areas relating to the matter on hand. Ethics prevents the professionals from taking advantage of junior employees in an organization. Social responsibility is one aspect of the overall discipline of business ethics. The business ethics help to cultivate ethical practices in the society in the natural environment (McNamara, n.p).
Socially responsible employees make decisions that improve the welfare of the people around them. Managers perform business as well as social audits to get an overall picture of the employees’ performance and it extends beyond the work place because people develop their communities and neighborhoods for them to be regarded as socially responsible. Companies promote professional ethics by specifying a clear code of conduct in the handbook of the company (McNamara, n.p).
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Rich, smooth chocolate – I’ve always loved it but never knew what went into making it so delicious. Until I spent some time finding out!
In this article, I’ll reveal the secret steps and techniques used to turn cacao into delectable candy.
Join me as I explore the fascinating process behind tempering, molding, and crafting that perfect chocolate treat!
- 1 How Is Chocolate Candy Made?
- 2 Key Takeaways
- 3 Harvesting Cocoa Beans
- 4 Fermentation and Drying
- 5 Roasting and Grinding
- 6 Adding Ingredients and Conching
- 7 Molding, Cooling, and Packaging
- 8 Conclusion
- 9 FAQ
- 9.1 How are cocoa beans harvested for chocolate candy production?
- 9.2 What is the purpose of fermenting and drying cocoa beans?
- 9.3 How are cocoa beans roasted and ground to make chocolate liquor?
- 9.4 What ingredients are added to chocolate liquor during candy making?
- 9.5 What is conching, and why is it important in chocolate candy production?
- 9.6 What are the final steps in making chocolate candy?
- 10 Source Links
How Is Chocolate Candy Made?
Chocolate candy is made from cocoa beans, which are roasted, cracked, and winnowed. The resulting nibs are ground into a liquid called chocolate liquor. Mixed with sugar and milk, it’s refined and conched for smoothness. Finally, it’s tempered, molded, and cooled to solidify.
- Cocoa beans are harvested from cacao trees and undergo fermentation and drying.
- The beans are then roasted, ground, and turned into chocolate liquor.
- Additional ingredients such as sugar, milk, and oil are added to the chocolate liquor.
- The chocolate mixture goes through a process called conching to reach the desired consistency.
- The final step involves molding, cooling, and packaging the chocolate candy.
Harvesting Cocoa Beans
The journey of chocolate candy starts with the humble cocoa bean – the magical ingredient that gives chocolate its rich flavor and texture. These beans are harvested from cacao trees, which thrive in tropical regions around the world. The process begins by carefully removing the beans from the cacao pods. This manual labor requires precision and skill to ensure that only the finest beans are selected for chocolate production.
Once the cocoa beans are harvested, they undergo a process called fermentation. This natural transformation is crucial in developing the unique flavors that chocolate candy enthusiasts love. During fermentation, the beans are placed in containers and left to ferment over several days. This process not only enhances the flavor profiles but also helps to eliminate bitterness.
After fermentation, the beans are spread out to dry naturally in the sun. This step is vital in reducing moisture content and preparing the beans for the next stages of production. The drying process can take up to a week, and it requires meticulous attention to ensure that the beans are thoroughly dried without being exposed to excessive heat or humidity.
Harvesting Cocoa Beans | Fermentation and Drying |
The beans are carefully removed from the cacao pods. | The harvested beans undergo a natural fermentation process to enhance flavor. |
After fermentation, the beans are spread out to dry naturally in the sun. | |
This process reduces moisture content and prepares the beans for further processing. |
The journey of chocolate candy begins with the cocoa bean, setting the stage for the delicious treats that await. From the meticulous process of harvesting the beans to the transformative fermentation and drying stages, every step contributes to the exceptional taste and quality of chocolate candy. So, the next time you savor a piece of homemade chocolate candy, take a moment to appreciate the journey that started with the humble cocoa bean.
Fermentation and Drying
After harvesting, cocoa beans go through a transformative journey of fermentation and drying, setting the stage for chocolate candy production. This critical stage enhances the flavor and quality of the cocoa beans, ultimately resulting in delectable chocolate treats.
During fermentation, the cocoa beans are placed in large containers and covered with banana leaves or other materials to create a warm and humid environment. Natural yeasts and bacteria present on the bean’s surface begin to break down the sugars and release heat, generating temperatures of around 120°F (49°C). This fermentation process typically lasts for several days, during which the beans undergo chemical changes that develop the complex flavors and aroma that make chocolate so irresistible.
Following fermentation, the beans are spread out to dry in the sun, allowing them to lose excess moisture. This drying process can take up to a week, with the beans being regularly turned and raked to ensure even drying. As the cocoa beans dry, the outer shell hardens and the flavors developed during fermentation intensify. The dried beans are then ready for the next stages of chocolate candy production.
The Impact of Fermentation and Drying
The fermentation and drying processes have a profound impact on the quality of chocolate candy. Fermentation removes the bitterness naturally present in cocoa beans and brings out the complex flavors that chocolate enthusiasts cherish. Drying, on the other hand, reduces the moisture content of the beans, preventing the growth of mold and bacteria while preserving the rich flavors developed during fermentation.
Together, these transformative steps provide the foundation for crafting delicious chocolate candy. The fermented and dried cocoa beans are now ready to proceed to the next stages, which involve roasting, grinding, adding ingredients, and conching, ultimately leading to the creation of mouthwatering chocolate treats that bring joy to chocolate lovers.
Key Points: |
Fermentation and drying are crucial steps in chocolate candy manufacturing. |
Fermentation enhances the flavor and aroma of cocoa beans through chemical changes. |
Drying reduces moisture and intensifies the flavors developed during fermentation. |
The chocolate-making process continues with roasting, grinding, adding ingredients, and conching. |
Roasting and Grinding
Once the cocoa beans are ready, they are roasted to perfection and ground into a luscious chocolatey paste known as chocolate liquor. Roasting is a delicate process that brings out the full flavor and aroma of the beans. The beans are carefully heated in a specialized roasting chamber, where they undergo a transformation. The heat causes the beans to release their natural oils, allowing the flavors to develop and intensify. The duration and temperature of the roasting process can vary depending on the desired flavor profile.
After roasting, the cocoa beans are cooled and the shells are removed to reveal the precious nibs inside. These nibs are then ground into a fine powder, which is the first step in creating chocolate liquor. Grinding the nibs releases the cocoa solids and the cocoa butter, forming a smooth and velvety paste.
The grinding process typically involves passing the nibs through a series of heavy rollers or stone grinders. This friction generates heat, further refining the cocoa particles and ensuring a silky texture. The resulting chocolate liquor serves as the base for all chocolate products, including chocolate candy, and provides that rich and indulgent taste we all love.
Roasting and Grinding: | |
– Roasting brings out the flavor and aroma of cocoa beans | – The cocoa beans are heated to release natural oils |
– Roasting time and temperature vary for desired flavor | – Beans are cooled and shells removed |
– Nibs are ground into a fine powder | – Grinding friction refines the cocoa particles |
– Chocolate liquor is the base for chocolate candy | – Provides rich and indulgent taste |
Adding Ingredients and Conching
To achieve the delectable taste we love, additional ingredients like sugar, milk, and oil are blended with the chocolate liquor, and the mixture is then perfected through conching. These ingredients play a vital role in creating the desired sweetness and texture of chocolate candy. Sugar adds sweetness to counterbalance the bitterness of cocoa, while milk brings creamy richness. Oil helps to enhance the smoothness and melt-in-your-mouth texture of the chocolate.
Conching is a process that involves mixing the chocolate liquor for an extended period of time until it reaches the desired consistency. This step is crucial in developing the smoothness and flavor of the chocolate. Conching helps to remove any remaining grittiness and further refine the texture, resulting in a velvety-smooth and luscious chocolate candy.
During the conching process, the chocolate liquor is continuously stirred and heated to precise temperatures. This ensures that all the ingredients are thoroughly combined, resulting in a homogenous mixture. The duration of conching can vary depending on the desired end product, with some chocolates being conched for several hours or even days. The longer the conching process, the smoother and more refined the chocolate becomes.
Ingredients | Role |
Sugar | Provides sweetness |
Milk | Brings creamy richness |
Oil | Enhances smoothness and texture |
“Conching is like the secret ingredient in chocolate making. It’s what gives chocolate its smooth, silky texture and helps to develop its rich flavor.” – Chocolate Expert
The combination of carefully selected ingredients and the art of conching transforms the chocolate liquor into the delectable treat we know as chocolate candy. Once the chocolate reaches its desired consistency, it is ready to be poured into molds and cooled. The cooled chocolate candy is then wrapped and packaged, ready to be enjoyed by chocolate lovers everywhere.
The Art of Conching
The process of conching is often considered an art form in the world of chocolate making. It requires skill, precision, and patience to achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Chocolate artisans take great pride in their conching techniques, bringing out the best in the chocolate through their mastery of this process.
- Conching involves mixing chocolate liquor for an extended period of time.
- This helps to refine the texture and develop the flavors.
- The duration of conching can vary depending on the desired end product.
The resulting chocolate candy is a result of the careful craftsmanship and passion dedicated to every step of the candy making process. From harvesting cocoa beans to adding ingredients and conching, each stage contributes to creating the irresistible taste and smoothness that we associate with high-quality chocolate candy.
Step | Description |
Harvesting Cocoa Beans | Removing cocoa beans from cacao pods. |
Fermentation and Drying | Natural transformation of the cocoa beans. |
Roasting and Grinding | Turning cocoa beans into chocolate liquor. |
Adding Ingredients and Conching | Blending additional ingredients and refining the chocolate. |
Molding, Cooling, and Packaging | Shaping, cooling, and preparing the chocolate candy for distribution. |
So the next time you indulge in your favorite chocolate candy, take a moment to appreciate the intricate process that goes into creating that satisfying melt-in-your-mouth experience. From the carefully sourced cocoa beans to the artful blending of ingredients and the skillful conching process, chocolate candy truly is a labor of love.
Molding, Cooling, and Packaging
The liquid chocolate is carefully poured into molds, cooled, and transformed into the delightful shapes and forms that we recognize as chocolate candy. This is where the artistry of chocolate candy manufacturing truly comes to life. Molds of various sizes and designs are meticulously filled with the liquid chocolate, allowing it to take on the desired shape. From classic bars to whimsical animals and intricate patterns, the possibilities are endless.
Once the molds are filled, the chocolate undergoes a cooling process. Cooling helps the chocolate solidify and maintain its shape, ensuring that it doesn’t melt or lose its form. Depending on the type of chocolate being made, the cooling process can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. Temperature and humidity are carefully regulated to achieve the perfect balance, resulting in chocolates that are smooth, shiny, and irresistibly tempting.
After the chocolates have cooled and solidified, they are carefully removed from the molds. This delicate process requires precision and care to avoid any breakage or damage to the finished product. Each chocolate is inspected for quality, ensuring that only the best make it onto the shelves of your favorite chocolate candy factory.
Step | Description |
1 | The liquid chocolate is poured into molds. |
2 | The chocolate is cooled to solidify and maintain its shape. |
3 | The chocolates are carefully removed from the molds. |
4 | The chocolates are inspected for quality. |
“The molds act as a canvas for our chocolatiers who transform liquid chocolate into works of art.”
Once the chocolates have passed inspection, they are ready for packaging. This final step involves carefully wrapping each chocolate to protect it from moisture, heat, and any potential damage during transportation. Packaging can range from simple foil or paper wrappers to elegant boxes and decorative containers.
Whether it’s a beautifully wrapped gift or a treat for yourself, the packaging adds that extra touch of excitement and anticipation. With every unwrapping, the aroma of chocolate fills the air, signaling the sweet pleasure that awaits.
The meticulous process of molding, cooling, and packaging is the culmination of the chocolate candy manufacturing journey. From the liquid chocolate being poured into molds to the final packaging, each step is carefully orchestrated to create chocolates that delight the senses and bring joy to chocolate lovers around the world.
From the humble cocoa bean to the mouthwatering chocolate candy enjoyed by millions, the process of making chocolate candy is a remarkable blend of art and science. Starting with the harvesting of cocoa beans from cacao trees, the journey begins. The beans are carefully removed from the pods and undergo a process of fermentation, where their flavors develop and intensify. Following this, the beans are naturally dried in the warm embrace of the sun, allowing them to be preserved for the next steps.
Once dried, the cocoa beans are roasted to perfection, giving them a rich and distinct flavor. The shells are then skillfully removed, leaving behind the roasted cocoa beans which are ground into a smooth and decadent paste known as chocolate liquor. This is the key ingredient that forms the foundation of all chocolate creations.
To create the delectable sweetness of chocolate candy, additional ingredients such as sugar, milk, and oil are carefully added to the chocolate liquor. This delicate process requires precision and expertise, as the balance of flavors and textures must be just right. The mixture then goes through conching, where it is mixed and blended until it reaches the desired consistency, ensuring a smooth and velvety mouthfeel.
The final stages of the chocolate candy making process involve pouring the chocolate into molds, allowing it to cool and solidify into its iconic shape. Once hardened, each chocolate candy is lovingly wrapped and packaged, ready to be enjoyed by chocolate enthusiasts around the world. The culmination of this intricate process is a delectable treat that brings joy and satisfaction with every bite. So, the next time you indulge in a piece of chocolate candy, savor the craftsmanship that goes into creating this extraordinary confection.
How are cocoa beans harvested for chocolate candy production?
Cocoa beans are harvested by removing them from cacao pods. The pods are carefully opened, and the beans inside are extracted.
What is the purpose of fermenting and drying cocoa beans?
Fermentation and drying are crucial steps in the chocolate candy making process. Fermentation allows the beans to develop their distinctive flavor, while drying ensures their long-term preservation.
How are cocoa beans roasted and ground to make chocolate liquor?
After drying, cocoa beans are roasted to enhance their flavor. Once roasted, the shells are removed, and the beans are ground into a paste called chocolate liquor, which serves as the base for making chocolate.
What ingredients are added to chocolate liquor during candy making?
Additional ingredients such as sugar, milk, and oil are added to chocolate liquor to create the desired taste and texture for chocolate candy.
What is conching, and why is it important in chocolate candy production?
Conching involves mixing the chocolate until it reaches the desired consistency. This process helps refine the texture and flavor of the chocolate, ensuring a smooth and delicious end product.
What are the final steps in making chocolate candy?
After conching, the chocolate is poured into molds, then cooled, wrapped, and packaged for shipment. These final stages ensure that the chocolate candy is ready to be enjoyed by chocolate lovers.
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Getting Started with Chromecast on Mac OS X. Click on it to start mirroring. Step 1: Install the Necessary Apps In order for this to work properly, you will need two applications on your Mac. It's easy to maneuver and I like that it resumes from where you left off if you accidentally stop it. Wait for a few seconds. Once your Chromecast connects to Wi-Fi, you’re all set up. If the device couldn’t connect, you might want to ensure your computer or mobile devices are compatible with your Chromecast . Hit enter to search. Help. Online Help Keyboard Shortcuts Feed Builder What’s new | <urn:uuid:3e755f0e-f434-4968-9d32-f52738decee8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://superbvpnppu.web.app/buzzeo34387liji/install-chromecast-on-mac-1363.html | 2024-04-16T03:48:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00767.warc.gz | en | 0.858087 | 711 |
CLL #1882 (feat. The Love Between The Two Hosts)
12/16/2002 – Monday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape (2021) with Stream Recording (2002) Patches
This episode is 100% complete with a minor audio upgrade, Drew is back in studio and tells Adam about taping a segment for Good Morning America, Adam tells Drew about the laser work Dr. Marcel pitched him on and then charged full price. They speak to some interesting callers, Adam quizzes Anderson on why he can’t get behind fart humor and Adam shares some sad stories of Christmas Tree alternatives from his childhood.
The Love Between The Two Hosts – CLL on Youtube, with Video for select episodes.
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Superitmart is committed to helping organizations take full advantage of open source and the value they realize from open source. Low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) seems to be an apparent motive for choosing open source, however there are other potential advantages offering significant value such as improved software quality, reliability, security, flexible development and deployments, customizable business solutions that has the CXOs and key IT decision makers considering open source for their enterprises and healthcare organizations.
Our team has extensive experience, knowledge, skills and expertise in open source and we offer a comprehensive array of services to address all your open source needs. Superitmart’s involvement with open source: Customized build/support of open source products (Apache, OpenSSL, ModSecurity) and other dependent packages for Well Fargo Bank
- Improved the performance of MySQL significantly on HP-UX and contributed the code back to the community
- Built, released and supported over 60 open source products for a leading system vendor in the world
- Thorough knowledge in open source products (JBOSS, MySQL, Postgres, Apache, Linux, Glassfish), and tools like Eclipse, Selenium, Git, OpenStack with expertise in PHP and Java
- Extensive expertise in Design, Storage, Network, Security, Database, Scalability, High Availability and other OpenStack-based services
- Board member of OpenEMR, a leading open source EMR for physician practices. Superitmart has made significant technical contributions towards Meaningful Use compliance and certification of OpenEMR
- Member of OSEHRA - Open Source Electronic Health Record Alliance aimed at promoting and enhancing VistA EHR in the cloud
- Active participation in other open source communities including Source Forge, Hardhats, MongoDB, Hadoop, OpenStack, Web Caching (Squid), MySQL etc.,
- Open source consulting including security advisory services, roadmap planning, Proofs of Concepts (PoC), custom development of applications and maintenance services, application integration, migrating and porting new technology
We distinguish ourselves from others by providing a combination of expert consultants and senior application developers with highly experienced infrastructure engineers. Superitmart's 24x7 support and remote system management will help you in reducing your IT infrastructure cost.
Custom Stack Services
IT departments are deploying solution stacks that include proprietary and open source products to meet their needs. Each IT department has defined their own unique set of applications and versions. It takes considerable time and effort to certify and maintain a specific combination to enable a stable production environment.
What We Offer
- Web-suite: Apache, OpenSSH, OpenSSL
- Managed private cloud: VMware / Linux / OpenStack
- Virtualization: VMware / Xen / KVM
- Production / Development Database: VMware / Red Hat Linux / Oracle or MySQL
- Middleware & DB: JBOSS / PostgreSQL
- Development and QA: Eclipse, version control such as Subversion and GIT
Specific Support Services
- Custom product build to meet your requirements. We create custom builds in our lab to meet your specifications – matching your development or production environment
- Deliver binaries as well as source code and compile/build instructions per open source standards
- Delivery periodic patch and vulnerability notifications
- Support by email
UNIX/Linux Based Services
For all your UNIX/Linux based services, Superitmart provides software consulting and support services backed by a decade of experience in providing value-added solutions largely through open source products and technologies.
Superitmart has integrated open source products and technologies to create high-value solutions that cover technology domains such as security, database, network, email, Java development environments, and application and web services.
What We Offer
Superitmart offers host of services to software developers and IT professionals who are either already in a HP-UX or Linux environment or are considering migrating to Linux environment.
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- Benchmarking and Sizing
- System and Network Management
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Release date: 27/05/2018
- JobAdder Billing Contact Load: We are now bringing through a Billing Recipient if one is specified on the JobAdder placement. You can find full details of how this works here.
- New Insights Table: The Client table has now been added under Insights > My Reports, allowing you to build reports of client details and any charges that haven't yet been approved or invoiced. You can find more info on what tables are available in My Reports here.
- Admin user can now view past support queries: Administrators can now review their past support enquiries from the My Requests button under Support in the top right of the app.
- Notifications of Release Notes: Receive pre-dated release notes by following the release notes category in our support centre.
- Upvoting Feature requests: We now have a Trello board dedicated to Customer Feature requests. You can request features through our support email and upvote feature cards on Trello here.
- Candidate Login: Improved candidate login flow for second time and repeat login from initial Invoxy invite request.
- FlexiTime employee linking: Only one employee record can be linked in FlexiTime to avoid duplication.
- Invoice PDF generator: Better error handling regarding creating and sending invoices.
- Improved FlexiTime-Invoxy sync rules: Syncing with FlexiTime from the Integrations screen now ignores finished Employees
- Combine Time and Unit tables: How hourly vs daily entries are handled in the database has been modified to facilitate speed improvements and better reporting.
- JobAdder Disconnect: Invoxy will now only disconnect if we receive a 401 response instead of just an error refreshing the token access.
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E1: LDAP: How the LDAP Authentication with Role Management Enabled in LDAP Works and How to Manage the Roles from LDAP Server
(Doc ID 2465810.1)
Last updated on FEBRUARY 09, 2022
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools - Version 8.98 and laterInformation in this document applies to any platform.
It is required that the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne roles to be managed from the LDAP server used also for E1 authentication process.
Below are the steps required to be followed to set up the E1 role management at LDAP server level and the steps involved when the roles need to be changed for specific users.
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In this Document
A. How the LDAP authentication with Role Management enabled in LDAP works |
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