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China Business Consulting Services
TCI China’s approach, for its clients, is to offer a single point of contact, a trusted advisor, who will develop a deep understanding of its client’s business’s needs and requirements for the Chinese market. Then, with the rest of our team, they will work to help identify growth, sustainability and profitability improvement opportunities from China.
Your TCI China Business Advisor can help with:
Make your business ready for China
Positioning your business for success in China is no easy task. Our advisors will support you on regulatory alignment, logistics and customs clearance, market localization, language, and culture. We will work to clarify your market position and developing a strategic business plan and tactics for China.
Conduct Chinese market research for your products.
Analyzing the potential market in China will save you time and money. Our advisors will analyze the demand in China for your products, assesses suitable locations in China where your product can be successful and benchmark against similar competitor products.
Identify a suitable China business strategy
Are you looking to sell to a business in China, or are you looking to sell directly to the consumer in China, or are you looking for a mixture of both? Our team will work with you to identify which option has the most potential and in turn create a strategy that meets your requirements.
Create a Chinese digital strategy
In China, technology and digital are rapidly evolving and changing. Our advisors can keep you up-to-date so that you’re fully informed of the current trends in China and provide you with working with solutions that are right for your Chinese business strategy.
TCI China’s support as your China advisor will help you to overcome the day to day challenges you face when doing business in China and put the right actions in place to grow shareholder value.
Want To Know More?
Our fees commence from £105 per hour (excluding VAT).
We are ready to work with you, please contact us via Whatsapp
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Or at the following numbers:
• (Europe/ Rest of the World) +353 1 885 3919
• (UK) +44.020.3287.2990
• (North America) +1.518.290.6604
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Pronouncing words like 'je' and 'deux'
Students spot homophones in a grid by colour-coding the words that have exactly the same pronunciation. They then practise saying the words in isolation, in short phrases and then in complete sentences.
The resource assumes prior knowledge of 'liaison'.
Answers for the colour-coding task are provided on the PowerPoint slide.
Note that some words may be pronounced slightly differently in different francophone countries or regions.
An extract from the resource:
Now try saying these sentences in pairs.
Don’t forget to make the ‘liaison’ between a final consonant in one word and a vowel at the start of the next word.
Speaker A: Ce jeu est ennuyeux. (This game is boring.)
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A Captain Yet poster to help students learn more resourcefully and independently in the classroom.
In this teaching resource, the characters Captain Yet and Pirate Nup have an important friendship. Pirate Nup often finds himself feeling helpless to the challenges of learning. Captain Yet is a fantastic friend who has a way to help Pirate Nup see that challenges often have solutions; they just may take time. The purpose of Captain Yet is to help students use a growth mindset approach to learning challenges and find use independent and resourceful strategies to find solutions.
Captain Yet’s Joyous Journey is a great example for students to reflect on, as students can observe independent and resourceful learning strategies. Teachers are often the first call when students are having difficulty with classroom tasks, as children often do not think to use self-help strategies. Looking at the challenges Captain Yet overcomes using the Yet strategy, students can compare their own learning challenges and think of relatable solutions.
These can be useful as a part of a Captain Yet classroom display, or turn this resource into an easy desk plate.
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Bezik , an Armenian-Iranian , started his football career in the Ararat Tehran, which has a policy of recruiting young Iranian footballers of Armenian ancestry. While at Ararat , he developed well and was noticed for his impressive finishing skills, which attracted the bigger clubs and soon he signed and transferred to Persepolis.
Bezik spent a few succesful seasons with the reds and became crowds favoriate. He scored some memorable goals. Arguably his most memorable game may have been in 1996 during the Tehran derby between Persepolis FC and Esteghlal. Persepolis had not beaten Esteghlal for seven seasons, but Bezik was able to score the last minute winner in that match to claim a spot in many Persepolis fan's hearts.
Success was short-lived though and after a couple of very poor seasons, he along with many other Persepolis players were let go from the team. Bezik was immediately signed by Foolad Sepahan. His move to Isfahan was just what his career needed. In the 2002-03 season of the IPL, Bezik became the league's top goalscorer with 13 goals, and led the team to the league championship.
He was deservedly called up to the national team and was starting to make his way into the squad when he became injured. He has come back from his injury but has not been able to score consistently. When new Sepahan manager, Luka BonaÄiÄ was hired, he deemed that Bezik was not needed for the squad.
Bezik signed a one year contract with Azadegan League outfit, Shahrdari Bandar Abbas.
Bezik's work ethic, and hard work is always a positive point for his clubs.
Having scored 22 goals for Ararat, 32 goals for Persepolis and 30 goals for Sepahan, he scored a total number of 84 goals during his time in Iran's top division football league, becoming the top division's all-time top goalscorer.
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Society is evolving at a frightening speed, and companies must keep up with the changes.
Adapting your company to change means giving it a better chance than the competition and preparing it to respond to market needs. Learning to use technologies is essential to be ready for the next step. Investing in Digital Transformation can help your business move faster and respond to customer needs more immediately.
In a world as fast-paced as the one we are in, speed also means simplicity. And this has two implications in particular. At an enterprise level, speeding up and automating processes saves you time and resources. In terms of customer interaction, working on digitizing processes allows you to improve their experience with your brand. The shopping experience and customer service are increasingly important factors for your Branding and being chosen by consumers.
Think about how many families have chosen to have a virtual assistant at home. For what purpose? Turn off the lights, find information on the Internet, put on music, etc. These are things anyone could do. Why delegate? The answer is simple: every gesture performed by others allows you to save time to devote to different activities. And this will also happen within your company.
What Is The Benefit Of Digital Data?
First of all, let’s understand what this much talked about digital data is. These are all the information and traces that users leave on the Internet: every time they click on a site and browse its pages, interactions on social networks, searches made with smartphones, and so on. Each action leads to the generation of a vast amount of data that companies can analyze and use to get more information on their target audience.
And what do you do with this information? If you have a business, you can study your potential customers more thoroughly and create targeted web marketing campaigns to intercept a specific group of people. That is, those who may be most interested in your products or services. This means they increase your chances of making the right offers to the right people, and therefore, closing more sales in less time. The data analysis allows small and large entrepreneurs to make their business grow by taking greater control of the sector and interpreting the changes that occur in it.
It is like having an open window that allows you to investigate consumer behaviors and habits. This awareness and knowing how to use it will enable you to continuously improve your strategies and business, understand your potential customer’s interests, and send them attractive offers. Lately, many companies have understood the importance of reviewing business strategies and are approaching digitization by enjoying the advantages. The time has come for you to implement business transformation processes as well. To better understand where we are, I’ll tell you what is happening in our country and beyond.
Which Areas Does It Affect?
Digital Transformation is a revolution capable of bringing news to all business areas. It affects both new businesses, which enter the market with a significant component of innovation, and existing realities, which must adapt to the advent of digitalization.
The changes concern in particular:
- The work ecosystem: new businesses had radically changed the work sector, introducing sectors and figures linked to the online world that, before the Digital Transformation, did not even exist;
- Business management: in historic companies, the change linked to digital transformation affects many business areas, from marketing to commercial activities. The basic organization
Each activity is managed with entirely different tools, with innovations that also concern the operational fields, administration, service;
- Business processes: business processes are perfected, computerized, and automated. In this way, the methods for internal management and the relationship with the customer are more tested and effective;
- Business models: implementation models and how income can be obtained have also changed. In particular, the method of dealing with customers, of monitoring their behavior, of acquiring data and analyzing them has changed;
- User experience: the user experience is the aspect most affected by digitization. Thanks to new tools, the interactions between users and companies are simplified, bringing advantages in terms of sales and satisfaction. Customers have increasingly high demands, the risk of disappointing them by not adapting to the Digital Transformation risks makes you overwhelmed by the competition.
Bring Digital Transformation To Your Business
Digital Transformation is a constantly evolving process. Implementing technologies and putting the customer at the center of your business model is key to growing your business. Data analysis is an essential step in bringing companies to market needs and making them competitive. Furthermore, having this knowledge allows you to ensure a good customer experience, one of the critical challenges in today’s market.
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Get the guide to landing a job in tech and starting a new, exciting career.
According to U.S. Census data, more than 60% of adults over age 25 do not have a bachelor's or higher degree. That represents a huge pool of people who’ve been overlooked for roles that could help companies push their technology forward.
Companies like Apple, Google, IBM and others have dropped degree requirements for certain jobs, and many other companies are following suit to diversify teams and meet tech worker demand.
Instead of looking at where someone went to school and what degree they have, they’re now hiring based on skills, motivation, and other experience that can translate into tech.
A tech bootcamp is a concentrated course that teaches full stack development and provides real-world training. Bootcamps can provide an accelerated path to a rewarding tech career at a fraction of the cost of a college degree.
Tech Elevator coding bootcamps, for example, provide proven paths into tech for those interested in software development. The success of this training model has manifested in more than 4,500 graduates working as software developers across the vast tech landscape.
There is an incredible amount of free and paid training resources available online, in books, and via one-off courses on various topics. For some, learning on their own is the preferred method for testing their interest in tech and finding out what areas they enjoy. Those who are disciplined can even self-educate enough to be prepared for tech jobs.
Some companies offer in-house training opportunities that allow workers to upskill into different roles, including jobs in tech. For companies, this can boost retention and keep talent in-house; for employees, it represents opportunities for growth while being able to stay where they’re already familiar.
Once you’ve built up some tech skills, a tech internship can give you valuable hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and (in many cases) compensation. A tech internship is a great opportunity to gain on-the-job experience that can set you up to be hired full-time at the company, or provide the opportunity to boost your resume as you look elsewhere.
A tech apprenticeship is a structured program that offers hands-on training and mentoring. These apprenticeships help you get your foot in the door and build relationships within the industry. Many apprenticeships can lead to full-time job opportunities. | <urn:uuid:8453999f-2f9b-4469-9395-de9c5310328b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.techelevator.com/tech-jobs/technology-skills/ | 2024-04-17T08:50:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.96319 | 493 |
In the past, companies were required to set up a bunch of spreadsheets to track your rental equipment and use lots of different standalone systems. In 2019, all of this can be combined into one simple solution to manage the process from start to finish. How technology has changed recently to make life a lot simpler but also effective.
This hassle-free solution already has the thumbs up from industry experts and there is a variety of small and large companies already seeing the benefits from its implementation. Find out more about this new technology below.
How It Works
This software starts right at the very beginning from the quote stage. When a customer is looking to get a quote from your company for rental equipment, you use the equipment rental management software to do this right from the offset. Its intelligent system will give a cost based on the project scope and give you the indication of revenue required in order to complete the task. You’ll also find that it can aid profit predictability to ensure you get the best possible chances of making a credible margin. You can use this software to completely generate the quote back to the customer in a professional way.
If the customer then accepts the project, then you use the exact same integrated software to allocate the correct resources and ultimately project manage the full activity on the system. This will include any equipment rented and it is tracked in real time so that you know exactly where things are. If you then have any long-term contracts to manage, the system does it all for you!
It is key that you have the capability to see at a flash, what areas of the company are making a reasonable enough profit margin and what areas require reviewing. This software solution will give you the capability to review the data from a more holistic sense and sit back and see where the opportunities are. Real-time billing can also be automated for efficiency. There are many standalone software solutions that specialise in this however having it all part of the one system is clearly easier and hassle-free.
Implementing this in the wider business would be great however there may be people and areas of the business that you want to have restrictions in force. This has been taken into account and there is a simple set-up option where you can group areas or departments to have specific access (or read-only) to specific elements of the software. You can also set this up on an individual basis where specific people settings can be enforced. Accessing the software can also be restricted where there are specific sign-on details. If there is suspicious activity on the software (an example of people logging in incorrectly or from a location not recognised) then alerts are raised to help enhance security and allow for any appropriate action to be enforced.
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Broad communications its, when socializing with many individuals at one time more than one stage. Social media has made as one of the middle structures for progressing once interests, identity, and business and close to it set up a brand name. On one hand social media reinforces development and a while later again it also arms certification. It is the place people can be driven and mislead in the meantime. What is liberal and what isn’t is obviously not detectable in social media. Social media has a few concentrations and countless have yet not been investigated.
Instagram these days has changed into a lifestyle for individuals. They post pictures and influence stories about all that they to do on the social media orchestrate. They endeavor to get fans over Instagram through striking pictures of high bore and making references and stories near to it. Instagram has gone to twist up noticeably a business sort out framework being a social media preoccupation orchestrate. Instagram follows distinctive contraptions that assistance with social event followers furthermore there a great deal of outsiders that assistance in the midst of the time spent picture working over Instagram. When you comprehend you class and a take a couple to get back some self-control over the distinguishing strength social occasion of people, the way toward getting likes and followers winds up being about less demanding. Once as a large number individuals are starting at now careful, it spreads like wild impact.
The activities that social media understands through a few stages, for instance, Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and a couple of others are unending. Notwithstanding, the ones utilized are not that much in the blueprint. Each social media deal with has its own particular phenomenal position and weights. For instance, the more the measure of fan following on Instagram, the more likes you get and the more you start getting endeavors and business deals. Regardless, some of these followers are furthermore sham and thusly can in like way weaken your genuineness once you follow them back and they unfollow you.
Social media has distinctive focal concentrations to offer yet can in like way turn negative at one reason behind time. It is chief to know the hacks identifying with social media and its utilization. If the dangers are not tended to, by then it can show to b hazardous. In any case, before taking off to the risks and reputation stunts, let us look at the specific reasons for excitement of social media.
Instagram – It is basically recreational and is for overhauling business related to recreational, workmanship, culture, and course of action class. Specific pieces can likewise be examined in Instagram just if the cases are reviewed. Instagram has an especially odd delineation, people will follow you and once you follow them back, they will unfollow you. This outline has struck unique and is a to an unprecedented degree overpowering one. People expect that in case you have a more conspicuous number of followers than the ones you are following, by then you are an occasion site. Half of the customers over Instagram have no idea about unwavering quality or social media fights and developments totally work.
The same is with Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter too. The basic refinement with Twitter is that it is information based and isn’t a recreational stage. It is all the all the all the more learning and business created. Facebook, Tumblr, Snapchat, and Pinterest are in like manner recreational stages and is used for checking and self advance. Here delineating and astounding pictures matter a ton. People are pulled in to your photographs, its edges, shading mix, and the class matters more. When you get the possibility of the quality social occasion of spectators, by then you are prepared. Confirmation you hold brisk to a few subjects in these stages.
Hashtag# is one such thing that can be used in like way in each and every one of these stages and is strikingly suitable. Instagram has what’s more demonstrated a section called follow the hashtag which enables the customer to see pictures in which a particular hashtag has been used.
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Many people may react badly when they feel a six-legged insect crawling on them, and they feel a feeling of indignation of disgust, and what we do not know is that the vast majority of these insects are completely harmless, and we humans and others from this complex life on this planet will be In trouble without insects.
In fact, I learned from this article how the environmental defect should pay attention to it because it is an important thing, and that insects are more than just a nuisance to our lives. People are often quick to crush insects that come near them without even thinking, if they know how insects are important to us. They would stop crushing and killing insects as they play a major role in the environment.
If the insects disappear, the world will literally collapse, and if the insects disappear, then this will mean not being exposed to annoying mosquito bites or fleas and we will not suffer from widespread insect diseases, such as malaria and dengue, which affect millions and kill hundreds of thousands of people annually, and in that time the farmers will not be counted. They need to use pesticides and they will not use more than 500 million pounds of chemicals annually, just to eliminate insects to protect crops from hungry pests and insects.
Unfortunately, if this actually happened, the negatives of this issue will outweigh the positives. For beginners, there are approximately 80 percent of all forms of plant life in the world that are angiosperms, or flowering plants that gather for reproduction, and these plants must be ready To physically transfer pollen from the male penis to the female.
In rare cases, insects pollinate the vast majority of plants consumed by many animals, such as birds and bats, without these pollinators, most plants on the planet will disappear, and we will find that the world will only be from a small place surrounded by trees, as it will save only between 50 to 90 percent of human food in terms of size and calories.
Angiosperms include basic food grains and grains such as rice and wheat, as well as fruits and vegetables. In addition, we find flowering plants placed indirectly as food in our stomachs. For example, they reach us through diets from animals such as cows, chicken, and most freshwater fish that we eat it.
If the insects disappear, many mammals and birds will also disappear. If the insects do not pollinate the plants, there will be no fruits and foliage for the animals to eat. By escalating the situation at the end of the matter, we found that eliminating the insects will result in dead trees and animal carcasses, and that man will decompose much slower. Than if they were in a world where insects were bustling, because insects, along with bacteria and fungi, serve the decomposition of large substances from organic matter. Without insects, the world would become a pile with dead things.
It is of concern that insects have become exposed to pesticides, disease and the loss of their whereabouts in recent years. Moreover, we find that global climate change is also an important factor in insect shortage, and if the insects do not work in the spring, the flowers will either open soon. Too much or too late and are going to become unfertilized, and generally, there are difficult times for many insects and this gives us a glimpse of what life will be in their absence. | <urn:uuid:fd5d21dd-7136-4826-9562-721174d8400c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.techinexpert.com/what-would-happen-if-insects-disappeared-from-the-face-of-the-earth/ | 2024-04-17T10:10:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.969677 | 674 |
Your job search is ongoing and has been challenging thus far. One option to consider as you look for a new career opportunity: pursuing an entry-level position.
Why Should You Consider an Entry-Level Position?
An entry-level job can be an excellent option for experienced professionals and first-time job seekers alike. Reasons to consider an entry-level position include:
1. You Can Determine If a Role Is Right for You.
Often, an entry-level role can help you refine your career path. If you begin an entry-level job and thrive in it, you can pursue it as a career. Or, if you find an entry-level job is not suitable for you, there is no need to stress. In this scenario, you can move past the experience and pursue a different role.
2. There Are Usually Minimal Education or Experience Requirements.
Many entry-level roles require only a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree. As such, they can provide viable options for job seekers who recently graduated from high school or college. In addition, you may need little to no industry experience to land an entry-level role. So, if you lack hands-on industry experience, an entry-level job may be right for you.
3. You Can Learn on the Job.
Thanks to an entry-level job, you can gain industry experience. You can work with seasoned professionals who can share their industry knowledge and insights with you. Plus, you can build your skillset and become a valuable contributor within your business. As such, you can use what you learn to grow your career with your employer. Conversely, you can develop skills that you can apply to a variety of roles down the line.
4. You Can Capitalize on Promotion Opportunities.
How you perform in an entry-level job can dictate your ability to capitalize on promotion opportunities. Once you get started in an entry-level role with a company, you may enter the fast track toward promotions. And, as you meet business goals, you can grow your earnings with the company. You may also be eligible for expanded medical benefits and other perks that come with staying with a single company for an extended period.
5. You Can Lay the Groundwork for a Fulfilling Career with Your Dream Company.
If you want to get your foot in the door at a particular company, consider an entry-level role. Because if you succeed in this job, you can put yourself in an excellent position to climb the corporate ladder within the business.
The Bottom Line on Pursuing an Entry-Level Position
There is a lot to like about entry-level jobs, but these roles aren’t for everyone. In order to determine which positions to pursue, it can be beneficial to work with a professional staffing agency like Techneeds.
Techneeds has expert staffing specialists who can meet with you and help you identify the right career opportunities. Our staffing specialists can also offer tips and recommendations so that you can find your dream job. To learn more, please contact us today. | <urn:uuid:0cc1598d-e0f0-4400-b5ca-e4b4aa61884a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.techneeds.com/2021/05/13/5-reasons-to-consider-an-entry-level-position/ | 2024-04-17T09:51:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.94399 | 626 |
State hackers actively misuse AI for debugging and malware creation
State-sponsored hackers from several countries actively use AI and LLMs to support their attack campaigns. Microsoft and OpenAI share how they are leveraging their research results to improve the security of AI tools.
According to Microsoft and OpenAI, state-sponsored hackers increasingly use AI... Read more
New EU policy obliges member states to increase security measures
European member states have new obligations in terms of national cybersecurity. According to the European Commission, the European Union is vulnerable to cyberattacks from Russia. Hence, the body adopted a new cybersecurity policy. As a result, member states are expected to increase investments in ... Read more
Russian state hackers use IOT-devices to hack into enterprise networks
According to Microsoft's Threat Intelligence Center, a Russian state-sponsored hacker group uses hacked IoT devices to penetrate enterprise networks. From there they focus their arrows on more valuable targets.
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Over £10,000 Raised for Chance for Childhood
Thank you for helping the most vulnerable children. Your kind and generous support of Chance for Childhood (was Street Child Africa) over the years has given countless children hope and opportunity. Across sub-Saharan Africa, your help has improved the lives of thousands of the most marginalised children.
Children like Innocent, a 14 year old girl from northern Uganda. When her parents tragically died she had to drop out of school and care for her two younger sisters. “We didn’t have a stable place to live”, she told us. “We were seen as a burden”. Luckily, a community leader contacted Chance for Childhood’s local partner.
The family were allocated a mentor, who gave them the equipment and skills they need to farm their land. Their mentor also helped them build a new home, and looks after their animals when they’re at school. Innocent and her sisters are already seeing the rewards. They planted five acres of
sunflowers and sold them for £170, using the money to pay school fees, buy food, clothes and a bull to plough the field!
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We’re on the verge of an exciting new era in biodiversity science that will allow the characterisation and monitoring of global biodiversity like never before. An exciting new global observation system is being planned that would revolutionise ecosystem science.
Biodiversity loss is a major threat to ecosystem health and to Earth’s life support systems, with human activities causing rapid and widespread loss and shifts in distribution. These changes will have accelerating consequences for human well-being and the flows of carbon, water, nutrients, and energy through the Earth system.
Progress in both fundamental biodiversity science and applied conservation efforts have been constrained by limited spatial and temporal availability of biodiversity data, says Professor Jeannine Cavender-Bares of University of Minnesota’s College of Biological Studies.
“Unfortunately, the data and knowledge gaps are greatest in areas where biodiversity is greatest and where it may be most threatened. There is an immediate need for globally consistent and continuous techniques for assessing changes in biodiversity over large areas.
A global, harmonised observation system that continuously monitors biodiversity through a combination of remote sensing and ground-based approaches, including the integration of classic and novel in situ biodiversity observations and remote sensing approaches for capturing functional diversity and Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs), is needed to deliver reliable and up-to-date information on the status and trends of biodiversity. Such a system would revolutionize biodiversity science and enable monitoring Earth’s biodiversity and ecosystem services—critical to managing Planet Earth for sustainability.”
Towards a global biodiversity observation system
Over the past year, a series of ambitious collaborative workshops have been held for the program involving more than 32 scientists, engineers and technologists from multiple universities and organisations including NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the USA’s National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), CSIRO and TERN.
Dr Erika Podest of JPL’s Earth Science Division is one of the program’s leads, alongside Professor Cavender-Bares and Professor Kyle McDonald of the City College of New York, and says that it provides the opportunity to inform the development and planning of exciting new Earth science space missions.
“We’re on the verge of an exciting new era in biodiversity science that will allow the characterisation and monitoring of global biodiversity like never before through satellite remote sensing. Imaging spectroscopy, imaging radar, vegetation canopy LIDAR, and other developing remote sensing technologies can be utilised in combination to significantly advance biodiversity science.”
The first workshop in October 2018 included discussions on programmatic goals relevant to biodiversity, opportunities afforded by new and planned remote sensing missions, and new measurements, biodiversity issues associated with various levels of organisation, and current capabilities associated with in-situ collections from station networks and field collections.
Flexibility and a range of options in how users interface with remote sensing data were considered as key components of the envisioned system and may drive technology development needs. Such a system would include a ‘sandbox’ that would allow scientists to flexibly apply different models to data streams at different scales and levels of biodiversity organization, facilitating associated discovery science.
TERN a leading global example of in-situ infrastructure
The program’s second workshop in March 2019, participants worked on defining an overall architectural construct to support the observation network vision and its specific components.
TERN user and collaborator, Dr Brad Evans of the University of Sydney, represented TERN at the workshops and says that significant progress was made on identifying the necessary technology and remote sensing required, including utilising archived, current, and planned remote sensing datasets from space missions such as NASA’s ECOSTRESS and GEDI, and ESA’s BIOMASS mission.
“These data will then be integrated with on-ground data from stations and field collections where long-term data collection is well-supported, such as TERN SuperSites which were used as a leading global example of such in-situ infrastructure. We’re now working on some specific case studies and associated workflows that demonstrate the utility of the concept and are pleased to be working with GEO BON as facilitator in this process.”
A path for advancing global biodiversity science from space
Globally, there is significant progress in advancing the fundamental issues of remote sensing science, such as understanding the information content of measurements from new sensors on board the International Space Station. The development of these space-based observations, such as Solar Induced Florence, significantly advances biodiversity science, but, as Professor McDonald explains, they are just part of the picture.
“At another level, we want to understand how such technologies can be used in combination, and with networks of ground sensors and archived data.
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Employee wellbeing has been deeply challenged, highlighting the opportunity for employers to embrace a holistic approach to workplace wellbeing.
As employers step up their efforts to address workplace culture and create a more engaging employee experience in a competitive market for talent, the time is right to revisit wellbeing strategies and programs with an eye to future workforce needs and desires.
This interactive conversation will share a new framework for employee well-being that integrates workplace spirituality research into a best practice approach to workplace wellbeing.
Join the discussion to learn why it’s time to embrace a more holistic approach and address the heart of what matters for employee thriving and engagement.
Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH is the author of Reimagining Workplace Well-being: Fostering a Culture of Purpose, Connection, and Transcendence and is a leading voice in workplace wellbeing, having dedicated her career to identifying evidence-based strategies that promote a thriving workforce. This includes conducting collaborative research, advising, writing, and speaking on topics related to workplace wellbeing best practices, measurement and evaluation, strategic planning, and value demonstration. She is a frequent speaker at national conferences and serves on several advisory boards devoted to helping employers create a workplace culture that fosters employee well-being.
Taylor Welsh is the VP of Wellness at Terryberry. Prior to her role at Terryberry, Taylor was the CEO of Walker Tracker, a technology platform that drives employee wellbeing through activity and wellness challenges, social connection, and data insights. Terryberry acquired Walker Tracker in 2022. With over 13 years of experience in corporate and community wellness, Taylor has worked with Fortune 500 Companies, non-profits, community organizations, and Health Plans across the globe to design successful wellness initiatives. She believes that employee wellbeing is mission-critical for any organization and is passionate about healthcare equity. Taylor serves on the board of the Wellbeing Think Tank, an organization that provides educational and networking events, and Portland Community College’s Exercise Science advisory board.
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SpaceX has completed their second launch in less than four days, and the company’s 14th Cargo Dragon mission has successfully made it to a safe parking orbit where it will make its way to the International Space Station over the next two days.
Carrying nearly 5,800 pounds of perishables, experiments, and scientific equipment to be bolted to the outside of the ISS, this particular Cargo Dragon flew once before in 2016, while the booster that lifted it above Earth’s thin atmosphere was tasked with launching CRS-12 in August 2017. According to Jessica Jensen, SpaceX’s Director of Dragon Mission Management, this particularly Dragon capsule was the first to fly with upgraded water sealing, meaning that it was considerably easier (and thus cheaper) for SpaceX to refurbish and refly. The only items that had to be replaced this time around were the heatshield, trunk, and parachutes, and this experience will undoubtedly translate into Dragon 2 (Cargo Dragon), likely ensuring exceptional reuse characteristics for that the company’s next-gen capsule.
Sadly, CRS-14’s doubly flight-proven launch also marked yet another expended booster – B1039 happened to be the first Block 4 version of Falcon 9’s stage to fly a mission. Jensen described that SpaceX – accustomed to making these decisions on a case-by-case basis – had chosen to expend this particular booster after concluding that the benefits of testing extreme booster trajectories and recovery profiles outweighed the difficulty (and cost) of refurbishing a Block 4 booster for a third launch. In this case, B1039 would have been the best option if SpaceX had any desire to fly a booster more than twice before the introduction of the purpose-driven, next-generation Block 5 reusability upgrade – Block 4 was clearly not built to fly more than twice without an uneconomical amount of refurbishment.
The second liftoff of this Falcon 9 booster and Dragon is on its way to the International Space Station! @Space_Station your item is on the way! #spacex #Falcon9 #dragon #CRS14 pic.twitter.com/z4BKJ7zEnS
— TomCross (@_TomCross_) April 2, 2018
While no specific details were given and live coverage shown of the soft-landing, it’s presumed that B1039 continued in the footsteps of water landings that followed GovSat-1 and Hispasat 30W-6 in January 2018 and March 2018. These uniquely aggressive landing attempts are all believed to have ignited three Merlin 1D engines rather than the single engine typically ignited for landing burns, providing a more efficient use of propellant reserves at the cost of extreme acceleration (G) forces and far slimmer margins of error. The ultimate promise of these tests, if successful, is to allow SpaceX the option of recovering boosters during missions with heavier payloads and higher orbits.
The imminent NET April 24 inaugural launch of SpaceX’s rapid reuse Falcon 9 “Block 5” will mark the beginning of a new era of rocketry for SpaceX, where expendable missions are likely to become a rarity. Expending a single Block 5 booster could fairly be perceived as throwing away the potential revenue and income from anywhere from 5-100 future re-flights. As such, SpaceX has every reason to expend non-Block 5 boosters with the hope of ensuring that fewer new-generation rockets end up expended after launch.
This rocket was meant to test very high retrothrust landing in water so it didn’t hurt the droneship, but amazingly it has survived. We will try to tow it back to shore. pic.twitter.com/hipmgdnq16
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 31, 2018
Intriguingly, Jensen also noted in a prelaunch briefing that SpaceX’s Cargo Dragons are certified for as many as three orbital reuses – a possibility as SpaceX steps towards completing all 20 of its contracted CRS-1 missions, the final five of which are scheduled to resupply the ISS between now and early 2020. After the final CRS-1 launch, NASA has already awarded SpaceX and Orbital ATK contracts for CRS-2, a second Commercial Resupply Services contract that will begin in 2020 and fly on OATK’s upgraded Cygnus and SpaceX Dragon 2, potentially repurposing recovered Crew capsules in the case of SpaceX.
Up next on the SpaceX calendar are a number of conferences and presentations over the next two or three weeks, followed by SpaceX NASA TESS mission on April 16 and the debut of Falcon 9 Block 5 for the launch of Bangabandhu-1, April 24. SES-12 may be launched sometime in early May or late April, and the next West coast launch of Iridium-6/GRACE-FO is expected to occur NET May 10.
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When it comes to studying Microeconomics with a practical and mathematical approach, “Microeconomics An Intuitive Approach With Calculus 2nd Edition by Thomas Nechyba” is a valuable resource. This Test Bank offers a comprehensive set of questions and answers to help students grasp the fundamental concepts of Microeconomics effectively.
The book delves into important questions that we encounter in our daily lives, such as whether to rent a car or take a taxi while traveling, how coupons affect demand, and whether subsidizing oil drilling can make a nation less dependent on international oil sources. By using intuitive explanations, conversational writing, real-life examples, and graphical representations, the book simplifies complex economic theories for better understanding.
Each chapter is divided into A and B sections. The A sections introduce concepts in a non-technical manner, while the B sections provide a more in-depth analysis using basic calculus. This approach caters to students with varying levels of mathematical understanding, making the content accessible to all.
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In conclusion, “Microeconomics An Intuitive Approach With Calculus 2nd Edition by Thomas Nechyba” is a valuable resource for students looking to master Microeconomics concepts with a blend of practicality and mathematical rigor. With its engaging style, comprehensive content, and supplementary resources, this Test Bank equips learners with the tools they need to succeed in their economic studies.
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The Test Bank contains a set of questions and answers designed to help students test their understanding of Microeconomics concepts covered in the book.
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By Julien Pretot
Paris: World No.1 Iga Swiatek confirmed her dominance of women’s tennis by sweeping aside American teenager Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 to claim her second French Open title in three years.
The 21-year-old Pole’s blend of power, poise and precision on the clay was too much to handle for the 18-year-old Gauff, who never recovered from a shaky start in her maiden grand slam final.
Swiatek, who took over as world No.1 when Australian Ash Barty announced her shock retirement in March, has now won 35 consecutive matches – matching the longest unbeaten streak since Venus Williams in 2000.
She raced through the opening set and snapped Gauff’s brief resistance in the second to become the fourth player this century to lift the Suzanne Lenglen Cup on multiple occasions.
Gauff had promised to play without pressure but in muggy conditions, she failed to find her breath as Swiatek’s all-in tennis added to the suffocating atmosphere.
The top seed, who now has two grand slam titles to her name, made the most of her opponent’s early nerves to break in the first game, setting the tone of a showdown many had hoped would be a close contest.
A superb backhand passing shot winner got Gauff into the groove, but Swiatek kept the pressure on and stole her serve again as she dragged the American off the court and forced her to hit a forehand wide.
She held for 4-0 and with little to lose, Gauff started to play more freely.
But the Pole hit back harder to go 5-1 up with a gravity-defying forehand winner that dusted the baseline.
Gauff saved a set point with a forehand winner but fired a backhand wide to go one down after just over half an hour.
But as a cool breeze lowered the temperature on court Philippe Chatrier, Gauff turned up the heat to go 2-0 up in the second set.
Eager for a longer contest, the crowd chanted “Coco, Coco!” as Gauff slipped to 0-30 on her serve at 2-1.
Swiatek was undeterred and she broke back for 2-2 before drowning Gauff in a deluge of winners to race to 5-2 up.
The American’s ordeal ended after 68 minutes when she sent a forehand long to hand Swiatek the title.
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Football in a Combat Zone: WWII’s “Spaghetti Bowl”
January 1st, 2024
7 minute read
Americans love football. In fact, they love the gridiron game so much, they’re even ready to play (and watch) football in a combat zone. On January 1, 1945, American troops based in Italy did just that.
Now, this isn’t the story of some pick-up game played by a group of G.I.s during a brief respite in a rest camp or in some secluded area near the front. This is the story of the Spaghetti Bowl, a full-on, full-contact, football extravaganza with all the ceremony and celebration found with any major bowl game played on New Year’s Day.
The U.S. Army announced it and promoted it. Then, the German Luftwaffe heard about it, and threatened to find the stadium and bomb it. Teams from the US 5th Army and the US 12th Air Force played it. And by the time it was done, more than 25,000 officers and men enjoyed every block-and-tackle minute of it.
Really Away Games
As far back as 1918, football travelled with American troops when they deployed to Europe. As the ranks of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) began to swell during the summer of 1918, football teams started to form at American bases in Western France. By the fall of that year, American football was played in front of sizeable crowds of enthusiastic Doughboys, dismayed French and British allies, and some confused German prisoners.
After the Armistice in November, American units began to move into Germany for duty with the Army of Occupation. By late January 1919, U.S. troops were playing football in divisional grudge matches in several locations in Western Germany. Photos show the teams equipped with proper uniforms, including leather helmets and pads of the era.
In those days, before the birth of National Football League, the jerseys were without numbers — and helmets were optional. Even so, goal posts were erected, fields marked with chalk, and gentlemen officers enlisted as referees. In one game near Coblenz in early 1919, a Signal Corps observation balloon was anchored near the corner of the field and a camera crew filmed parts of the game from on high. In another game, a balloon featured in the halftime entertainment as a daredevil U.S. Air Service officer jumped out, landing safely on the field by using an early parachute.
Including several aspects of the game we take for granted now, American football kicked off in Germany in the winter of 1919 — long before the first NFL regular-season game in Germany (November 13, 2022, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-16). American troops even took a football with them to Northern Russia during their intervention there in 1918-1919. Hazy photos show the boys blocking and tackling in the receding snow near Archangel in the spring of 1919.
By the time the United States entered World War II, football had grown into an American institution. The college game was dominant, but pro football was advancing as the NFL picked up steam. Football was quickly becoming America’s favorite pastime.
Once America joined the war and the draft was fully enabled, the U.S. military was populated with athletes — high school, college, and professional football players traded their leather helmets and jerseys for steel pots and fatigues, and their cleats for Army boots. But it wasn’t long before American football games broke out in some of the most unusual places. The Marines played football in Australia. The U.S. Army Air Forces played ball in China. The Army and Navy fielded teams in England, North Africa, India, Italy, and by the fall of 1944 Americans were playing football in France.
The large concentration of American troops in England and Ireland before the invasion of Normandy led to multiple teams and several knock-down, drag-out grudge matches. In November 1944 an Army versus Navy matchup (featuring a wide range of former college players) was played for the “European Championship” (called the “GI Bowl”) drew nearly 50,000 fans to a London stadium. Army won that game, but big-time football was just getting started in the ETO.
The Spaghetti Bowl
As the calendar changed to 1945, the war still raged in Europe. By January 1st, even as American forces were steadily pushing back the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes forest, the war was far from won. In Italy, the fighting was a slow, bloody slog in the mountains. Germany still needed to be beaten on multiple fronts, and it would take a maximum effort in the New Year. Keeping up morale was critical. American commanders in the MTO planned a football event to equal the annual New Year’s Day bowl games played stateside. The result was the iconic Spaghetti Bowl.
Despite maintaining the game’s specific location as a military secret, the event was still promoted, and G.I. fans were recruited and given brief leave to Florence to attend. Media reports noted that a German broadcast said the Luftwaffe called it “a great opportunity to bomb Florence”. P-38 Lightning fighters patrolled the skies overhead, in case the German air force decided to drop by. In the end, no Nazi aircraft made it to Florence for the game.
The AP’s Sid Feder wrote before the game, in a syndicated column coming from “Spaghetti Bowl Headquarters, Italy”:
“In a modern stadium that would make a lot of graduate managers back home green with envy, the Fifth Army “Krautclouters” and the 12th Air Force “Bridgebusters” today tangle in what is billed as the “first and last” Spaghetti Bowl game. The name of this town, where between 25,000 and 35,000 assorted soldiers and WACs are going to hold down benches is “unmentionable”, because Jerry hasn’t been invited — and isn’t wanted. It’ll be a battle of two undefeated clubs for the simple reason neither has yet played. It all started with a challenge the 12th Air Force tossed at the 5th Army…”
Teams were drawn up from the deep football assets of the 5th Army (the “Krautclouters”) and the 12th Air Force (the “Bridgebusters”), with proper uniforms provided. The Army team was coached by Lou Bush, who had starred for the University of Massachusetts, while the 12th Air Force was led by George “Sparky” Miller, who had played and coached at Indiana University. Both rosters were full of experienced players, many from major colleges and a handful with pro experience.
Captain for the Army team was former Philadelphia Eagles tackle Cecil Sturgeon. Ultimately, the star of the Spaghetti Bowl had pro football experience, but not in the NFL. John “Big Six” Moody had been an All-American at Morris Brown College, and had played professional football as recently as 1943. Moody played for the Los Angeles Bulldogs in the highly-regarded Pacific Coast Football League (1940-1948) — which featured black players while the NFL was segregated until 1946.
Moody, a 230-lb. fullback/linebacker was a powerful force throughout the game — scoring two touchdowns (one rushing, one on a long interception return) and kicked two extra points to lead the 5th Army in their 20-0 victory. A New York Times account of the game described Corporal Moody (of the 92nd Infantry Division) as a “one-man army”. After the war, Moody played for a short time with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. In 2022, he was inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame.
For the more than 25,000 U.S. troops in attendance (plus a few interested locals), the Spaghetti Bowl delivered everything one would expect from a stateside bowl game: there were two bands, several military vehicles were dressed up as parade floats (carrying cheerleaders and two bowl queens), Broadway performer Ella Logan was on hand to sing, Brooklyn Dodgers’ manager Leo Durocher gave a speech at halftime, and lovely majorette Peggy Jean twirled her batons. Meanwhile, the USO was on hand to provide coffee and donuts. By any measure, the Spaghetti Bowl was a successful operation for the U.S. military.
Five months later, five long and awful months, World War II in Europe would be over. G.I.s like John Moody would return home as winners, but their lives would be forever changed by the things they had seen and done. Football would continue to grow in popularity, reaching unprecedented levels of media exposure and fan interest with each passing decade. And for one afternoon, in the midst of a world war, in an ancient Italian city, a modern American gridiron tradition would play out to raise the morale of young men so far from home.
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An art history professor at Hamline University, a private liberal arts college in St. Paul, Minnesota, has reportedly not had her contract renewed after she showed two images of Islamic artworks depicting the Prophet Muhammad to her students in an online class last year. The instructor has not come forth to press or been identified by the university, but The Art Newspaper understands her to be the adjunct liberal arts professor Erika Lopez Prater.
The decision to present the images was described as "undeniably inconsiderate, disrespectful and Islamophobic" in an email sent by Hamline's dean of students to undergraduates, seen by The Art Newspaper. The incident took place on 6 October 2022, according to the university's student newspaper the Oracle, which first reported the news. The instructor notified students both through written and verbal communication that the image would be shown, and permitted students to turn off their videos during this period, the Oracle reports.
The incident was raised by Aram Wedatalla, the president of Hamline's Muslim Student Association (MSA), who attended the online class and complained to the university's administration afterwards. “This can’t be real [...] As a Muslim, and a Black person, I don’t feel like I belong, and I don’t think I’ll ever belong in a community where they don’t value me as a member, and they don’t show the same respect that I show them," Wedatalla told the Oracle at the time. This prompted Hamline's administrators to stage a number of mediation sessions with the MSA and related advisers to resolve the situation. In a later announcement, the university determined that academic freedom "should not and cannot be used to excuse away behaviour that harms others".
The professor was "denounced and ultimately dismissed [...] without due process", reads an open letter from the Academic Freedom Alliance (AFA) sent this week to the university, which describes Hamline's treatment of its former employee as an "egregious violation" of academic freedom that sends a "chilling message" to other professors.
The offending works are a well-known 14th-century depiction of the Muhammad receiving his first revelation from the archangel Gabriel, in a manuscript authored by Rashid al-Din, a Persian Muslim scholar and historian, and a 16th-century Ottoman Turkish illustration of the prophet, in a text written by Mustafa ibn Vali.
Depictions of the Prophet Muhammad are a highly charged topic, both within and outside of Muslim communities, with only some members of the faith believing that images of the prophet should be forbidden. Displaying such images—especially caricatured and satirical ones—have in recent years spurred a number of high profile extremist incidents, including the deadly 2015 attack of the French weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo.
While representations of Muhammad in Islamic works of art—hundreds of which are known to exist—are less commonly studied, they have a long tradition, particularly within regions such as Persia, Turkey and India. Many of these depictions accompanied manuscripts created between the 14th and 20th centuries. "Islam has been largely defined [...] as a religious tradition that is largely aniconic, or lacking in figural images. The administrators at Hamline reiterated this inaccuracy with zeal," writes Christiane Gruber, a leading Islamic art scholar in an essay that thoroughly details the complexity of the issue, and was written in response to the incident at Hamline.
"Through conflation or confusion, Hamline has privileged an ultraconservative Muslim view on the subject that happens to coincide with the age-old Western cliche that Muslims are banned from viewing images of the prophet." Gruber also adds that the university's decision helps conflate historical Islamic images, which are worthy of study, with "offensive Euro-American cartoons" (such as Charlie Hebdo), which ultimately harms Muslims.
Another essay written by a Hamline professor of religion who teaches Islam, which explained the incident along with the historical context, was published by the Oracle, but then removed two days later following pushback from students and independent advisers. Gruber described the removal of this article as "censorship".
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Walter Kerr Theatre | New York City, New York
Saturday 8th October 2022 is your time to join Hadestown for a night of delivery, faith and epic adventure. You do not need to miss out, so purchase your tickets now and be there. Walter Kerr Theatre is presenting the courageous story of two mortals, Orpheus and Eurydice, and the two gods, Hades and Persephone. The love of the two humans is examined to their boundaries by the force of Hades and Hadestown. What will occur when they clash in ‘Way Down Hadestown’, their different desires conflicting? Find out on Saturday 8th October 2022 at the Walter Kerr Theatre and be present for the musical Hadestown and book your seats now.
Its on stages again for fall, 2022, the famous and impressive, HADESTOWN, the mythical story is the Greek ancient myth of the love story between Orpheus and Eurydice, when Orpheus visits the underworld to rescue his lover, Eurydice. Seeing the finest musical on stage, on a wonderful Saturday evening in October will be the perfect treat, HADESTOWN will have you gripped…ensure you have your snacks at the ready and get comfy because you're in for a real treat night evening. Get yourself along to Walter Kerr Theatre in New York City, New York on Saturday 8th October 2022. Walter Kerr Theatre has some outstanding facilities, with spacious parking, stunning interiors and incredible service……there is a reason Walter Kerr Theatre is so well rated? It's the finest. theatre house in the state! Book your entry today by clicking 'get tickets' immediately! HADESTOWN is a must-watch production! | <urn:uuid:5d1aecc6-4e6e-40e3-ad06-f080fd6c1a53> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.theatrewalterkerr.com/events/hadestown-489/ | 2024-04-17T08:59:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.953499 | 350 |
There are so many myths about Substance Use Disorders and treatment that it’s hard to cover them all within the space allotted. Consequently, only some of the most common myths will be addressed and any additional questions can be forwarded to the above email address. The following are some of the actual myths made by various individuals.
Myth: “Drug addicts all use heroin and needles.” Fact: The southeastern portion of the U.S. is infamous for pharmaceutical abuse whereas the remainder of the U.S. lists their primary opiate of abuse as heroin. Furthermore, Gulf Coast Treatment Center’s (GCTC) studies of admitted individuals, as well as the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) has shown that the most common method of use is by mouth.
Myth: “Drug addicts live on the streets.” Fact: GCTC’s admission data positively correlates with AATOD’s national study on most items including higher rates of males and lower rates of minority ethnicity levels. The average client is a 35-39-year-old Caucasian male who is employed and married. However, they can’t possibly make enough at the average job to pay for their daily habits (often costing from $150 to $1000/day). Consequently, many lose their jobs, families, and homes before ever reaching out for recovery.
Myth: “12 Step Programs are cults.” Fact: 12 step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, have been around over 75 years and have helped countless numbers of people. They foster honesty in recovery in a loving caring atmosphere. Twelve Step programs are a legitimate weapon in the fight against substance use.
Myth: “Methadone gets into your bones and teeth and rots them.” Fact: According to years of research, methadone does not “get into your bones” or cause harm to the skeletal system. Some methadone patients report having aches in their arms and legs, but this is most often explained by a lack of being regulated on a proper dose. Secondly, research once again has shown that it doesn’t rot teeth. There are, however, a couple of explanations for individuals who are on methadone to have teeth issues. Most active opiate users don’t pay a lot of attention to oral hygiene by brushing their teeth daily and visiting the dentist twice a year for cleanings. Consequently, it is the cumulative affect that the lack of care has on teeth that is the cause.
Myth: “Methadone causes drowsiness and makes people nod-off.” Fact: Patients on a stabilized dose of methadone will not feel any drowsier than someone who is not on methadone if they are not combining substances. Combining methadone with any other medication or substance is dangerous and should be addressed immediately. | <urn:uuid:09bf0978-d1d7-4e91-b566-2700a91b9e14> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.theconnectionpaper.com/2019/04/faces-of-addiction-dispelling-myths/ | 2024-04-17T10:05:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.964222 | 600 |
The creative man deserves a special kind of man cave, a place to work out the stresses of the day in peace and privacy. And while a big screen tv and sports memorabilia may work for some, the creative dad needs a true creative outlet.
From a wall-sized canvas to a personal recording booth to a 3D printer, the tools of the trade are a lot more exciting and fulfilling to a creative individual.
Join us to explore ways to build a great creative man cave for the artist, musician or tinkerer in you.
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[above: the creative space of Dan Tidswell, one of the most shared work spaces on flickr]
Building your man cave: Location, Location, Location
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The creative man cave requires a space of its own, preferably as far away from other responsibilities as possible. The challenge is finding available space, and that can be difficult especially in urban environments. The first option is a spare room– an empty bedroom, an office or even a walk-in closet that isn’t in use. If you can close the door and have enough room to relax, you can make this space work. Another frequent option is a basement, but this might require investing a bit more in construction materials. Then there’s an empty spot in the garage. If you have a two or three car garage but only one or two vehicles, that extra space can be used to house your creative man cave. Like your basement, this requires that you furnish a space with wood, dry wall, electrical and otherwise. The final and possibly most exciting option is to actually build out a space in your back yard. An existing shed can be cleaned out, restored and built into a nice creative cave, or a new building can be constructed to suit your needs.
Let’s assume that a spare room is not available, but you’ve determined that you can build a space in a corner of the basement, an empty garage space or a section of your back yard. Building a presentable space is not entirely difficult, and could be something to tackle on your own if you’re a handy individual. Simple wooden frames, dry wall and paint could be all you need before calling an electrician to handle the technical stuff. Doors are a standard size, and videos online can guide you through the easy steps of construction. If you’re not comfortable with building out a few walls and tossing up some ceiling tiles, you can hire a local contractor to do the work for you. It shouldn’t be a hard sell to your better half, as doing so can improve the value of your home and it should clear your creative clutter from the rest of the house.
If you decide that you want to move your man cave outside of the house, the back yard presents an exciting option. There’s a whole movement (and a book) of Shedworking for those who have built offices and living rooms out of the sheds in their back yard. You can also build one to your own spec, buy a kit from a local hardware store or order a prefab unit to be delivered and installed for you. The cheapest option is to restore an existing shed, then to build one of your own and last, to buy a pricey but attractive prefab. The OfficePOD shown above defines “attractive prefab”, and has long been a favorite of ours here at TheCoolist.
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So you’ve got your space, the next question is what you fill it with. Since creativity is a varied endeavor, we’ll divide this up between the most common creative disciplines.
Creative Man Cave: the Visual Creative
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The visual creative tends to focus on crafting an image– you might be a graphic designer, an illustrator, a photographer or a fine artist. Before we get in to some of the tools of the trade to involve in your creative man cave, we have two considerations to start. First, you may want to focus on creating a minimal environment, one that can be kept clean easily and one that will itself provide visual inspiration. When selecting furniture, wall coverings and otherwise, try to opt for clean, contemporary and functional first. For the wall coverings, we love the Ideapaint shown above, it turns your walls into a creative medium of their own. Next, we suggest you have creative outlets in both digital and traditional mediums. Instead of focusing on Photoshop and Illustrator, you should also have an outlet for oil and canvas, pen and paper, stencil and print. If you work in front of a computer during the day, an escape to hand-made, traditional art will be entirely fulfilling.
Now that the design philosophy is understood, what will you stock your creative man cave with? It’s safe to start with a strong computer with at least one high resolution monitor before you go any further. An Apple iMac is a great solution for a single monitor, and a Mac Pro can scale to a multiple monitor setup in a heartbeat. Any strong PC will do fine, but Apple has long established itself as the creative standard.
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Beyond the computer itself, one excellent peripheral to consider is a Wacom tablet, especially the Wacom Cintiq 24HD Touch. This is ideal for visual creatives, providing a hands-on way of drawing, writing and painting directly on to your visual surface. At $3,699 it is a pricey option, but Wacom has low cost options available for display tablets like this and the more basic non-display pen interfaces.
On the traditional, non-computer creative end, we suggest a few key investments. If you skip the Ideapaint shown above, you could invest in a rolling easel like this mobile version from Steelcase. When you explore your desk options, be sure to select something with plenty of space for illustrating, but meets the concept above of “minimal, contemporary, inspiring”. We adore the Table by Beatus Kopp, a desk that features hollow legs that hide cables and cords. Oh, and it’s stunning, which certainly doesn’t hurt.
Last, we didn’t forget about the photographer in you. There are three things you can do beyond your computer to allow for some photographic inspiration. You can build a cyc wall for seamless backgrounds (or use a studio background stand), you can set up a lightbox for product and macro photography, or you can go old school and build your own dark room for developing film. If it’s dark outside and the weather is too cold to enjoy, you can still explore your photographic creativity indoors.
Creative Man Cave: the Musical Creative
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While not every creative man cave can have that stunning view of downtown Sydney like Gary Hayes, we can still find plenty of inspiration in his home office. Your direction will of course depend on your instrument of choice as well as the type of sound you wish to create. While Mr. Hayes studio would be ideal for the keyboard-focused, electronic or hip hop focused musician, an acoustic route might look a bit different. Either way, if you’re looking to produce quite a bit of sound, you’ll need to control that sound with acoustic wall treatments, a sonically-neutral recording booth or both. Let’s explore…
Like the visual creative, the musician in you will likely need a computer to handle your raw audio. The options listed above will work well, but a specific peripheral is needed– specifically an audio interface to get your sound into digital format to begin with. A great solution for starters is the Avid Mbox, a device that comes with a light version of the well know Pro Tools audio and MIDI recording software. Depending on how many sound sources you need to record onto your computer at once, these systems can become pretty complex, but if you’re working solo, chances are the Mbox will suit you just fine.
If you’re working with any kind of software synthesizer, drum machine or orchestral library, a keyboard controller is likely a necessity. You may not need all 88 keys like a standard piano, so a few octaves could suffice. A great option for the non-pianist is the Akai MPK49, a 49-key keyboard that includes 12 pads for controlling drum sounds or samples. It’ll sync with most recording/sequencing software instantly, just plug it in via USB and select it in your software environment.
If you’re aiming for an acoustic style, just you and a guitar will work wonders. If you want to record, it’ll be a bit more complicated. The aforementioned acoustic wall treatments, we suggest Auralex studio foam panels, will help create a sonically neutral or at least “attractive” environment to record and practice in. Pro tip– don’t glue them directly to the wall, attach them to sheets that can hang from the wall (otherwise, you’ll never get them off without damaging your walls). Another, more expensive option is to build or buy a recording booth. This would be a smaller room-within-a-room with treated walls for an entirely neutral, nearly silent environment. You’ll be able to record your guitar, your voice or your instrument without ugly reflections or reverberation. Then you’re free to add your own environmental effects in your recording software.
Creative Man Cave: the Tinkerer
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So you’re not the most visually inclined, and you can’t hold a note to save your life. That doesn’t mean you aren’t creative, and there’s a world of you out there that are truly gifted at creating with your hands. You’re likely familiar with the device that may be the next revolution in human creativity and industry, the 3D printer. These devices quickly, inexpensively produce three-dimensional objects from designs you render in software environments. That Eifel Tower statue in the image above was designed in software and then printed out with a 3D printer. In this case, the printer is the Form 1 by Formlabs, the device that holds the record for most-funded Kickstarter project in the company’s history. Nearly $3,000,000 was invested by the Kickstarter community to produce this device which has been proven with a working prototype. Eventually, you’ll be able to buy your own for a few thousand dollars, but you’ll have to wait until production is moving forward. There are other 3D printers on the market today, some of them at this level of cost, but you’ll need to do your research to find out which one is right for you. Then, after you’ve set up one of your own, the sky is the limit for what you can create in your own little laboratory.
Beyond the 3D printer, a good old-fashioned work bench might be perfect for you. You can pick up something that can take a beating or a bending from your local hardware or home improvement store. You’ll need to stock it with tools and materials, then you’re good to shape, create and construct anything your heart desires. You can also invest in electronics kits to build your own DIY-thingamajig at your pleasure. Hey, perhaps you can even build your own 3D printer? A tinkerer’s dream is a quiet lab and plenty of materials, and you can achieve that in your own creative man cave.
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Students from the Florida A&M University Institute of Public Health and members of the Future Public Health Professionals had a chance to go to the American Public Health Association’s national meeting Oct. 29 in Washington.
The conference was a chance for students to get a look at cutting edge health research, meet peers from other schools and to meet with high-ranking officials within the public health field, including U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin.
“It’s probably the largest meeting where public health professionals and students come and talk about public health research and the latest, best practices in public health,” said Dr. Cynthia Harris, director and professor with the FAMU Institute of Public Health.
“It’s important for us that they get a chance to attend and participate, present research papers and network because we focus on them as future public health professionals.”
Eric Walker, a second-year FAMU graduate student and president of FAMU’s Future Public Health Professionals, said the conference was a great chance for him and other students to network, but he took away more than that.
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The elements of a great film – and perhaps the next great cinematic franchise to be spawned from a young adult novel – are initially on display in director Tim Burton and screenwriter Jane Goldman’s adaptation of Ransom Riggs’ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children before the picture more or less collapses on itself. There’s some fun mythmaking and world building going on here for viewers of all ages, but once Burton and Goldman are tasked with turning Riggs’ material into a blockbuster for mainstream teens and kiddos, things start to go off the rails.
Awkward, shy teen Jake Portman (Asa Butterfield) has his world rocked when his beloved grandfather (Terence Stamp) passes away. Before dying, the long thought senile and crazy gramps mumbles some nonsense to Jake about travelling to a remote island of the coast of Wales to find a time loop that would send him back to September 3, 1943. It’s all tied to fantastical tales Jake’s grandfather used to tell him as a youngster about a school for gifted, peculiar children with special abilities. Jake’s doubting, lazy photographer father (Chris O’Dowd, fighting valiantly to maintain an American accent) begrudgingly agrees with his son’s shrink (Allison Janney) that a trip to such an iconic location from grandpa’s childhood could bring the young man some much needed closure.
Of course, once Jake gets there it turns out that gramps wasn’t only telling the truth (there wouldn’t be a story if he’d been nuts), but that the old man was once an integral part to the survival of Miss Peregrine’s compound and the children within it. Jake travels back to the forties by way of a magical cave to meet Miss Alma Peregrine (Eva Green), a matronly figure and teacher to kids with unusual gifts and freakish physical abnormalities. Her main talents are the ability to turn into a bird and create time loops that are able to reset September 3, 1943 back to the start – the day the de facto orphanage was nearly destroyed by a German bombing raid over the island during World War II.
While there he meets a lot of assorted “gifted types,” and it’s clear why frequent X-Men scribe Goldman was contacted to work on this adaptation. It’s sort of like a 1940s version of Charles Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters combined with a healthy dash of Hogwarts. While not a ton is known of the circumstances that brought each of the children to the school (something the X-Men films similarly suffer from), Goldman still shows a kind heart towards those society shuns, making her worldview and that of Burton’s nicely aligned here.
Jake starts palling around with Emma (Ella Purnell), a girl with the ability to control air who’s so lightweight she needs lead shoes. Their flirtation annoys the jealous Enoch (Finlay MacMillan), who possess the ability to make anything living, dead, or inanimate into a mind controlled puppet. There’s Olive (Lauren McCrostie), a firestarter; Bronwyn (Pixie Davies), a super-strong tyke; Hugh (Milo Parker), who can shoot bees from his mouth; and several others. Miss Peregrine protects these children not only from the often cruel outside world and certain death via a Nazi bomb, but also from a band of evil, power hungry “peculiars” – led by Samuel L. Jackson’s mad scientist type – who eat the eyes of other gifted folk to maintain a somewhat human form instead of turning into monsters that look curiously like they just stepped out of a Silent Hill game.
Burton and Goldman have a lot of set-up to get through here in just a shade over two hours, but it’s in that building of place and character where they excel, and the film feels vibrant and whole. It’s very easy in the early going to get lost in the world of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. While Burton could have easily given into the temptation to make something akin to his candy coloured, effects heavy efforts Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Alice in Wonderland, he instead errs on the side of relative restraint. There’s something about films set in present day and period pieces that bring out the best in Burton, and a fantasy like this that takes place in both kinds of worlds simultaneously plays to his strengths as a filmmaker. Films like Alice in Wonderland and the overblown macabre of Sweeney Todd showcase the wrong side of Burton, a side where the creation of a total fantasy world from the bottom up is a bit too much. This feels more closely indebted in its early going to something like Big Fish, Ed Wood, or the Margaret Keane paintings showcased in his underrated biopic Big Eyes. It’s warm, somewhat dark, but always balancing the fanciful with a humanist sentiment.
Visually, Burton pulls back on the reigns a bit as well for something more in his classical gothic wheelhouse than something a lot more needlessly fanciful. While the production design is gorgeous, the focus is placed squarely on how the characters behave within Goldman and Riggs’ narrative constructs instead of how the background looks. It’s also a nice touch that the beautiful, subtle score provided by frequent Burton collaborator, but first time composer Michael Higham and Matthew Margeson (who worked on several films penned by Goldman and produced by Matthew Vaughn) is able to come through and punctuate the film as well as it does. It’s one of the best pairings of music and visuals I’ve seen all year.
But while the lead up is all well and good, things start falling apart in the second act of the film and deflate rapidly during the climax. So much energy is spent trying to build up the characters, establish the world around them, and make the audience care for them that the danger the villains pose feels unclear. These evil peculiars seem easily thwarted and they only stumble across Miss Peregrine’s home seemingly out of a momentary lapse of stupidity from Jake. Add to this a time travelling narrative device that starts off remarkably novel, but quickly becomes a way to mask a choppy transition from book to screen, and things become a lot less fun. It rushes, seemingly because the film seems to have run out of an allotted amount of time.
Jackson’s fun to watch as a hammy villain, playing a sort of supernatural variation on his character from Kingsman: The Secret Service (another Goldman/Vaughn production, which along with this and the recent X-Men films all suffer from similar problems), but the viewer has already gone into this film probably knowing it’s the first film in an intended franchise. He can’t do anything too terrible or else the series won’t continue. While that would be a clever swerve that I hope someone achieves in the future, all it amounts to here is Burton and Goldman pulling off one of the most out-of-nowhere deaths of a major side character since Jackson died in Deep Blue Sea. That doesn’t make this film any better, but it’s a notable high point that occurs while the rest of the film is in decline.
The film stops trying to make sense of all the wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff and launches headlong into a bafflingly unenthusiastic climactic set-piece at a boardwalk amusement park. Entire characters are forgotten about entirely and without explanation, with the viewer left wondering whatever happened to them. What was once an interesting film about thoughtful characters put in peril devolves into a CGI mess that neither Goldman nor Burton seem all that excited about. Even the numerous extras watching these freakish kids doing battle with invisible monsters in broad daylight just seem confused and nonplussed by what they’re seeing. It’s one of the worst action climaxes I’ve ever seen tacked onto what’s ostensibly still a decent enough movie. Thankfully, the strong cast, especially Butterfield and Purnell, keep things watchable throughout.
It leaves me curious to see where the franchise goes from here. To draw another parallel to the Fox owned X-Men franchise, the first Bryan Singer film in that series was fun, but wonky; full of potential but building to very little of real consequence. That’s the same feeling here. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children isn’t so much a Tim Burton film in the traditional sense, but a franchise starter that doesn’t have nearly enough time to work with as it needs to succeed. That usually means the next film will be a step up. While there’s still a lot here worth liking, it remains to be seen if the potential franchise can improve on the whimper this one goes out with.
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children opens in theatres everywhere on Friday, September 30, 2016.
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The Da Vinci Code is a very interesting movie, with even more captivating characters. I’m not just talking about Tom Hanks and Sir Ian McKellen, but also Jean Reno and Paul Bettany. It’s simply a movie with a star-studded cast. And as you might’ve guessed it, I’m here to see who actually did the best among these amazing stars. I present to you, the top 5 characters of The Da Vinci Code!
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5. Sophie Neveu
Audrey Tautou is a talented actress, with 2 BAFTA nominations, but her role as Sophie Neveu was anything but award worthy. In fact, it was very forgettable. It’s the awkward line delivery and the expressionless reactions that made her character feel out of place. But isn’t it ironic? Sophie is the central piece to the puzzle of the story, but she’s the piece that doesn’t fit in with the rest of the cast, and that’s shockingly obvious. Therefore, we’re left with a character who just comes across very awkward, uncomfortable and weird.
This role wasn’t meant for Audrey Tautou, and a more fitting actress would’ve done a better job as the screenplay isn’t the problem. Maybe she didn’t have her heart in it to begin with? Who knows what’s the reason behind this poor performance? She’s a good actress with an ability to be brilliant! However, in The Da Vinci Code, she was brilliantly awful. She couldn’t even deliver during the ending of the film, a story point that centers around her character. I just don’t understand why she didn’t deliver an ounce of emotion in scenes that were craving for it. I’m sorry, but this failure by Audrey Tautou is inexcusable.
The only reason Sophie Neveu makes the list is because her poor performance was still good enough to warrant a spot on the list. That’s it. She’s the best of the worst, and I really wanted to write a list of the top 5 The Da Vinci Code characters.
4. Bezu Fache
Jean Reno gives a solid performance as Captain Bezu Fache. It’s a role that he shapes into his very own, making the essence of the character feel real. Sure, I’m stating the obvious; an actor is shaping his own role isn’t surprising. However, it’s exactly the problem with Sophie Neveu’s lackluster character, as Audrey didn’t mold the Sophie the way Reno shapes Fache. It’s a great example of doing things the right way and the wrong way.
The main reason I rank Bezu Fache as the 4th best character is because of his involvement in the story, and how his reactions tell a thousand words. It’s as his eyes said what his heart did not; making for a very intriguing character. While we barely got to know him, he executes his small role well. He’s relentless pursuit and willingness to do whatever it takes was believable. In turn, he’s the 4th on my list of the best Da Vinci Code characters!
Paul Bettany portrays the memorable villain Silas, who’s misguided and used as a tool for “the greater good”. Talk about being manipulated? But also, Silas is an unhealthy pe
This manipulated individual, But also, an unhealthy individual who doesn’t see the world the way others do. In turn, Silas is a complex character with a disturbing backstory. But that’s the reason he’s so memorable. Together with his striking appearance and Paul Bettany’s line delivery, he’s definitely one of the highlights of The Da Vinci Code.
The reason Silas doesn’t rank higher is because he’s going up against Robert Langdon and Sir Leigh Teabing. Thus, there’s no way for me to rank him higher, as he’s not even close to those two characters. So he’ll have to settle with the 3rd spot on my list, which is pretty good!
2. Robert Langdon
Let’s be honest, shall we? Robert Langdon isn’t one of Tom’s best characters, now is it? While I wholeheartedly enjoy his performance, it’s hard to dispute the that it’s watered-down. It’s just somewhat bland in comparison to the rest of his work. He lacked that twinkle in his eyes; the inspiration to emotionally get invested. While that might’ve been the fault of the director, I’m not going to excuse Tom’s performance. He does in-fact improve his performance as Robert Langdon in the sequels, but in this one he faulters. But, even when he’s only at 50%, he’s still better than most everybody, except for one, in The Da Vinci Code!
The reason he sails over the likes of Sophie and Silas is because he nails the revelation scenes, with very good line delivery. It’s no easy feat in a movie where everybody gets surprised at all the small things, but he does it with style. I mean it; he has a certain “swag” (I hate using that word) to him. For better or for worse, it give his character a different feel from others, and it’s a welcomed addition. Why? The movie just has many characters that react very over-the-top and mildly aggressive. Some even overjoyous. But Tom Hanks grounds his reactions and his way of acting which makes him more relatable.
All in all, Robert Langdon works well as the lead character, mainly because he never feels too above the rest. While he’s definitely a genius, he’s way of approaching things is well-written. I couldn’t have imagined the ways he would solve puzzled, and as a viewer, it made the whole experience special. Together with his warm-hearted behavior and introverted nature, Robert made the chase for new clues feel inviting.
1. Sir Leigh Teabing
The Da Vinci Code sparked my interest in the first 5 minutes. It took another 10 for me to fully invest myself in the story. When Sir Leigh Teabing was introduced, the movie grabbed me by my throat and didn’t let me loose until it was all over. I was hooked. But how could anyone be surprised? Sir Leigh Teabing is played by Sir Ian McKellen. He’s one of the greatest actors of all time, and he proved it once again in The Da Vinci Code. In a movie like this, with a superb cast, Sir Ian McKellen was the one who stole the show. And it wasn’t even close!
Sir Leigh Teabing gives us the best of both world; playing the good guy and the bad guy really well. On one hand, he’s the loving and helpful mentor, who’s thirst to solve ancient mysteries keeps him awake at night. On the other hand, his sneaky schemes and his blatantly arrogant behavior give him an edge, as if he was a trained actor. In conclusion, Sir Ian McKellen does not miss a beat in being a convincing good guy, then after the plot twist, being a believable bad guy. If that doesn’t show you he’s worthy of the crown, nothing will. In my book, this is an easy decision. Sir Leigh Teabing takes the 1st place on my list of the top 5 Da Vinci Code characters! | <urn:uuid:d8593ced-332e-4126-82e7-a5e372b54823> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.thehergula.com/top-5-the-da-vinci-code-characters/ | 2024-04-17T09:35:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.967215 | 1,649 |
What to Look for in an Auto Loan, how to get the best rates, and what amount of loan should you take to match your salary.
Auto loans are one of the most popular loans and advance product in the US, and they come in the form of secured loans, as your vehicle is hypothecated to the bank or credit house that extends you the loan, till such time you pay off the loan fully, and then obtain your No Objection Certificate.
The popularity of auto loans can be assessed from the fact that they have reached to a total of 1.52 trillion USD, in the third financial quarter of 2022.
When you are thinking of an auto loan , the first thought that comes to your mind is that what is auto loan EMI I will be able to afford, and which should be the comfortable repayment EMI for you, which will not stress you financially.
Well, there is a thumb rule. Just make sure that the loan EMI amount is in between 10% to 15% (on the higher side), of your monthly take home salary, the salary that you get after paying off all your taxes, and previous loan commitments, committed savings etc.
Cars come with fat price tags, just the average of a new car in the United States, in early 2022, was around 46,000 USD. Used car market was a breather though, where they averaged around 27,000 USD. It is natural for you to think and evaluate all your options, as buying a car is a major financial decision.
First, you need to consider the following factors:
After you have decided on your cars, visit some of their showrooms, to find out more details on the kind of expenses you will be having, and exact EMI amounts. If you have a fair idea of the interest rates you are entitled for according to your credit scores, you can check the auto loan calculator below to get a fair idea of your outlay:
You can also use the calculator given above to have a better idea, with more options.
These amounts are the median for the US car industry, and most card sold and purchased are in this category. If you take a ballpark interest rate of 8% ( it may be half of that for those with good credit scores), then a 30,000 USD loan will about $700 monthly repayment commitment, while a 40,000 USD car loan will bring it up to $1000. (We are taking a period of 5 years, or 60 EMIs, to pay back the loan, for this calculation.)
Always remember that paying of your auto loan by EMIs is just one part of the car ownership expenses. You would want to use your car to maximum possible to get the complete benefits, and additional expenses like fuel expenses, tax insurance, registration, repair and maintenance costs will also pile up over the years, and you should have a budget for the same as well, to keep yourself safe, comfortable, and without any financial stress.
You can also refer to the following table as a quick guide to know your auto loan limits, as per your take home salary, to stay without any financial stress, after you have taken the loan:
Post Tax and Interest, Monthly Take Home ($) | Your Comfortable Loan Repayment EMI amount ($) |
1500 | 150 - 225 |
3000 | 300 - 450 |
4500 | 450 - 675 |
6000 | 600 - 900 |
7500 | 750 - 1125 |
9000 | 900 - 1350 |
You can also use the calculator given above to have a better idea, with more options.
You will need to assess yourself on the factor of loan payment period, or how long would you like to draw the loan repayment period. A shorter duration will increase your EMI amount, but will greatly reduce your outgoing interest, while a longer duration gives you relief of smaller EMIs, but you pay more on outgoing interest outlay.
Budgeting tips, on buying for your car, and for your ongoing car auto loan, to save you money:
First, when you take the loan, make sure there are no prepayment charges, for paying off the loan in advance, whether in part or in full.
Once you have made sure of this, you will have many options, to save you serious money, as following:
Tax refunds are common at one time of the year, as it is generally money that you haven’t accounted for as a gain. Use that money to make a part prepayment to your loan’s principal.
The expense of a loan to you is the accumulated interest. If you make an extra payment every mid month, or mid period of the loan in an average, it greatly reduces your principal, as well as your interest burdens. It’s all about financial discipline. Save thousands in the long run, by spending hundreds in the short run.
Different kinds of fuels run a car and each have different insurance costs, which are annual in nature. While buying, consider the number of miles or kilometres you expect to drive every month, and then decide on the type of fuel you would be looking for. Do a little research on your choices, to save you in the long run.
Carefully evaluate the complimentary services and service periods offered by different car dealerships, and the average costs to service their cars after the complimentary services are over. Again, for complete knowledge, search is car forums, where owners would have shared their experiences, and would also be happy to answer your specific questions. Research!
Car manufactures across US gives discounts on purchase of their vehicles at different times of the year, December being one such period. These discounts will help you greatly to save money, which you can also choose to utilize in a bigger down payment. Quite a few states do not charge any tax on these discounts either, like at Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Alaska, Arizona, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Delaware, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont , Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, , Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming.
If you are already owning a car, and looking forward to change the same and upgrade, then you will get a resale price of your car, which you can utilize for your down payment. Not only at car dealerships, but also list has your old car at different car selling portals, to get a fair priced of your car.
WORD of Caution: Please get all your transfer of ownership verified, whether you get it from your car dealer or otherwise. This will save you for any untoward legal harassment in the future. Also get no objection certificate from your finance provider, as soon as the loan is repaid.
There may be a time when you may be feeling financially stressed in servicing your auto loan, along with other loans and credit card payments. In that scenario, approach a bank for a consolidation loan, to pay off all your loans in one go, and to consolidate them into a single, cheaper, EMI. You can learn more on how to take a consolidation loan here.
If you miss a payment, it is going to cost you dearly with manifold effects. You will be paying fines, tension, your credit scores will go down, and you will have difficulty in sourcing any kind of loans, including auto loans, in the future. Avoid non payment at every cost, do all your calculations beforehand. One good way is to make the auto debit in your salary account itself, so that you do not have to take the effort to remember and pay on time.
Word of Advice: Check the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to know about your rights, items that you can negotiate and the best place to source your auto loans. You can visit their website at https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/auto-loans/.
If you are already into an auto loan, and are facing issues, then also you can visit them for a redress and to file a consumer complaint.
You may be approached for credit insurance when you take an auto loan, by your insurer or your car dealer. Please understand that taking such insurance is totally optional, and the decision to take it or not to take it is dependent on you. These policies are generally expensive, and you may get the same coverage and benefit at a much lower rate if you take them out yourself, separately, if at all you want them. If you are being forced in any way, just report the same to your state's attorney general.
Always remember that money has alternative usage, and any money you do not spend on a particular object or service, can be utilized for another object or service, or for your savings for your future use. Hence, before buying your car, new or pre owned, consider carefully if it is really required, or if your existing car can be serviced and serve the purpose. Whether you can reuse, recycle and reduce your usage. Not only does it save the environment from another car, but also, it leaves you with increased cash, more over a period of time, and money, that you can judiciously in more important things, like paying a good part of the principle of your mortgage loan or credit card loan. End of the day, it is your decision, and you should take the decision that suits YOU the most. | <urn:uuid:38cbfc84-2505-4a65-8320-532e237b22c6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.theholidayspot.com/blog/loans/auto-loans.html | 2024-04-17T08:20:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.966538 | 1,912 |
Our favorite spots in the upper Hudson Valley, from Cold Spring to Kinderhook and lots of towns in between.
March 27, 2024
Consider this town your home base for exploring the Northern Catskills’ hikes, farm stands, and more.
March 21, 2024
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Hang out all night at Small Talk, a tiny bar in Woodstock with great snacks and cocktails.
Early Terrible, a funky-looking Woodstock wine bar and small-plates spot, is the perfect place to sit outside and drink with someone you do couple-y things.
Eating a bagel in The Mud Club's giant, tree-filled yard is the perfect way to spend a leisurely morning in Woodstock.
You might know Bread Alone from an NYC farmers market, but it also has brick-and-mortar cafes throughout Upstate NY.
Good Night, a Southeast Asian spot in Woodstock, is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a raucous night of drinking excellent cocktails.
Silvia is a farm to table restaurant in Woodstock with a roaring fire and excellent steaks.
February 26, 2024
Garden Cafe makes really good vegetarian and vegan food, and it feels authentic to the Woodstock spirit without being kitschy.
May 25, 2023
This Kingston-based ice cream company makes the creamiest dark chocolate flavor that has ever graced our stomachs.
Oriole 9 in Woodstock has a great burger and inspirational quotes written on chalkboards.
A classic-feeling bar in an old train station, Station Bar is one of our favorite places for a drink in Woodstock.
From the team behind The Phoenicia Diner, this Woodstock spot serves barbecue, burgers, pie, and some exceptional baked beans.
Tinker Taco Lab is where you should drink a margarita next to a stream in Woodstock.
Cucina is an Italian restaurant in a converted farmhouse in Woodstock.
When you're looking for seasonal ice cream flavors or vegan scoops, check out Nancy's of Woodstock.
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The coinage of the Kushan kings (1st to 4th centuries) and of their immediate successors the Sasanian Kushanshahs (3rd-4th centuries) and the Kidarite Hun Kushanshahs (4th-5th centuries) are a key component of our understanding of the history of ancient Afghanistan, Pakistan, northern India, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan during the early centuries AD. Modern knowledge of each of these kingdoms began with the discovery of their coins. Research continues to reveal new aspects of the political structure of these states, their geographical extent, the religious affinities of their rulers and the development of scripts and languages in the region. This landmark publication will give a comprehensive account of Kushan, Kushano-Sasanian and Kidarite Hun coinages, as well as put them into a wider historical and cultural context.
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Years ago, a friend of mine was in college and had an old, beat up car that leaked oil on to the street where it was parked, which, for some reason annoyed her elderly neighbor. When we returned from a trip overseas competing for the U.S., there was a notice on her car – the neighbor had reported the car as abandoned and we got home just in time to stop the city from towing it away. As a joke, the coach got her a bumper sticker that read, “This is not an abandoned vehicle.”
It’s almost two weeks since I last posted. Contrary to appearances, this is not an abandoned blog!
I just this minute – hurray, tap-dancing – submitted a grant I’ve been working on for the past two weeks.
While writing the grant this week, I’ve been in North Dakota, first giving a presentation on Using Native American Culture to Increase Math Performance. You can see a bit of it that was shown on the local TV station here.
After meeting lots of students at Minot State, we headed over to the Minot Job Corps and I met with students and faculty, talking about our games, starting a company and life in general.
On to New Town, on the Fort Berthold Reservation where I met with the staff and students from the Boys and Girls Club, again, gave demonstrations of our games, and threw a judo demonstration in along with it.
Along there somewhere, I finished the final report on our Dakota Math project that once again found significant improvement in performance of students who played our games, hired two more employees, signed another consulting contract, had way too many meetings and squashed a few bugs in the games.
Tomorrow, I head home to Santa Monica, for two weeks, until I head out to Fort Totten, ND. In the meantime, I’m back to blogging. Did you miss me? | <urn:uuid:a850395c-9263-4769-bc3b-f8dee57cf7c7> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.thejuliagroup.com/blog/this-is-not-an-abandoned-blog/ | 2024-04-17T10:25:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.978067 | 400 |
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The Government’s “anti-woke agenda” is an attempt to hold on to votes from those who backed Brexit, according to a polling expert.
Elections expert Professor Sir John Curtice has claimed that the Conservative Party are seeking to “tap into” a wider set of values held by those who voted to leave the EU in 2016.
Boris Johnson’s Government has been accused of seeking to start a culture war over issues like vandalism of statues and a crackdown on protecting free speech at British universities.
The polling expert told a Westminster briefing: “The fact that people who are pro-Brexit are willing to support the Conservative Party, yes, it’s to do with Brexit in particular, but it is also of course to do with immigration.
“It is also now, as the Conservative Party realises, Brexit is also tapping into a wider set of more socially conservative values.
“And that’s why you can see why the Conservative Party are pursuing this anti-woke agenda, is indeed finding other ways of continuing to connect with the views of Leave voters.
“As well of course the more direct appeals designed by the phraseology of levelling up.”
Sir John, professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde, said that support for the Conservative Party from those who went on to vote Leave was 45 per cent in 2015, the year before the referendum, increasing to 73 per cent in 2019.
The pollster said support for the Tories was “little short of revolutionised by Brexit”, with the party maintaining the support of 66 per cent of Leave voters even up to May of this year.
Ahead of the fifth anniversary of the referendum on Wednesday, he told reporters that the UK remained “divided as a society” on the subject of Brexit.
He said that research suggests few people had changed their minds on how to vote, adding: “Over four in five people still say that they would vote exactly in the same way as they did five years ago.”
Meanwhile, he said that the “level and character of support” for independence in Scotland had changed since the referendum, and said this was likely to be the “next chapter” in the domestic debate over Brexit. | <urn:uuid:af372287-a3d3-4c11-bca7-e3cb0f8571d9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/sir-john-curtice-governments-anti-woke-agenda-to-retain-brexit-voters-277643/ | 2024-04-17T09:12:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.976883 | 479 |
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Regulation is not what people prefer to read on The Martech Weekly. Whenever I do an essay about the topic, it’s the least read. But I don’t really care. Regulation is incredibly important to the future of the internet and how marketers use it. That’s why from time to time, I bang on about it. Like I say to my kids every night: no sweets until you eat your greens.
So this week, it’s time for some broccoli.
Every week I review about 6 to 10 articles talking about some new government action to reign in Big Tech. If it’s from Europe, The United States, Asia, or elsewhere, there’s a massive machine that’s slowly working to limit the powers of companies like Apple, Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and TikTok.
Yet after billions in fines, and countless hearings over anti-trust, privacy, or misinformation violations, the marketing industry has barely been impacted, and it seems like the powers of our regulatory bodies to protect consumers, reign in monopolies, and provide ethical guidance to a generation of marketers, engineers, and executives is failing.
This week, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties wrote a letter to the Australian Government to provide an overview of how Europe’s Global Data Protection Regulation failed as Aussies gear up for their own form of data protection regulation. This is what they had to say about the 5 years of living under the GDPR:
“Failure to enforce the GDPR against the primary offenders leaves small and medium enterprises in terror of GDPR enforcement. Rather than an instrument that protects people, the law is viewed as a nuisance.”
I’m not going to say out the gate that regulation is not important. Of course, it is. Regulatory oversight should protect consumers, companies and the environment from serious harm. It’s the reason it takes forever for a plane to get ready for takeoff, or why healthcare, finance, petroleum, insurance, electricity and other society-critical industries are regulated and closely scrutinized by governments. It keeps planes from falling from the sky, stops harmful medicines from gaining a market, and keeps predatory financial organizations away from our most vulnerable.
The main idea with regulation is that democratically elected leaders should represent the rights, values and needs of their voters. And when powerful technology comes along, society should respond to it. It’s one of the miracles of the modern world that for millennia, people did not get together to decide what is good or bad for each other at such a massive scale. It’s a social contract enshrined in law. And when it works, it really works.
The internet is our generation’s society-changing technology. As massive tech companies like Meta, Google, Amazon and Apple built and acquired their way to monopoly status, controlling the vast majority of human attention, capital and advertising dollars, there now needs to be some kind of organization to hold these companies to account. But so far, this hasn’t worked out the way you’d want to see it work out – with some kind of accountability for the companies that control the web. For example, the vast majority of online ad spending sits with a tightly controlled group of companies.
Does this look fair? Of course, it doesn’t. Is it good for consumers that a small group of companies control the majority of their online experiences? You could argue that it is a good thing. Is it good for smaller companies wanting to monetize with advertising? Nope. Is it good for marketers that want to grow a brand online? Probably not.
This is why regulation is so complex. The internet is a monopoly machine by its nature, which brings its own benefits. But it can also lead to disaster. Regulation should help us avoid that, but can world governments keep the internet safe, open, and competitive?
No stopping now
Part of the reason why regulation has yet to do anything significant is that I don’t think there’s a way we can regulate the Internet fully. It has no boundaries, is expanding with new content, services, and websites every second, and by its nature, is a globalized phenomenon. I can trade with other countries, I can meet and discuss things with people around the world, and I don’t need a passport to do that. And this is the problem: national governments can only regulate what’s within their borders and the company offices that are located within those borders.
The GDPR review by the ICCL explicitly calls out the challenges around enforcement, as most internet-based companies headquarter themselves in strategic locations to evade regulatory challenges.
“The GDPR’s “country of origin” principle makes the country where a company bases its European headquarters the lead supervisory authority for that company. No other supervisory authorities can intervene if the lead authority asserts this role. Four of the world’s five biggest digital platforms (by market cap) are based in Ireland. The other, Amazon, is in Luxembourg. Inaction by Irish and Luxembourgish supervisory authorities has paralysed enforcement across the entire EU.”
Once a powerful technology hits the web, there’s no going back. Whether it’s third-party cookies, the blockchain, social media, or AI, once people know about it, and can build things with it, it’s almost impossible to stop or regulate.
One of these examples is the US government’s approach to counteracting TikTok’s growing influence. Let’s say a decision is made to ban the app from the country. That will just make a few VPN developers very rich. TikTok has more than 150 million users in the United States and is one of the fastest-growing social apps in the world. People have been exposed to a powerful new social media format, and they will try to access it. And while regulating the app might stem some use, workarounds to access it, or copycats will become the next popular thing.
The internet is not ruled by laws; it’s ruled by the crowd and what they want. The only virtue is growth. And even though TikTok was recently sued by the British government for lacking controls to ensure children under 13 get parental permission, and attempts by journalists to uncover Meta’s own internal research that suggests that Instagram is increasingly becoming more harmful for kids, the wheels turn on, with not much change outside of slap-on-the-wrist fines, the occasional feature update, and PR script reassuring people that things are fine.
Scott Galloway writing for No Mercy No Malice summarizes this well:
“Technology and our inability to regulate it have again made things worse. Much worse. Recently, Instagram assisted the suicide of a young British girl by serving her images of nooses and razor blades. Facebook fueled a mob riot in Myanmar. The list goes on: Teen depression, viral misinformation, widespread distrust of national institutions, polarization, algorithms optimized for rage and radicalization.”
With a new generation using online media more than ever, and in some cases spending a third of their day consuming media online, the wheel will only continue to spin faster as the crowd votes with their thumbs, good or bad. We are living in an age of ethical ambivalence. To most of us, the negative externalities of the services we use every day have no bearing on how and where we scroll.
No love in the jungle
Ok, so if the internet is a boundaryless domain, with technologies that can easily be replicated, this makes it hard for governments to catch and punish violators. But there’s something deeper at work here, and this is how technology companies and their executives don’t have the same ethical values held by government officials.
The average age of a US senator is 64 years old. The average age of a tech executive across the largest tech companies is 38 years old. Regulation is just as much a generational issue as a technology or policy issue. The people that didn’t come of age with the internet are attempting to understand it from a difference in ethical values. But they have a wide difference in values and outlooks. Whenever I talk about regulation change, it’s mostly from a generational perspective.
But the biggest difference here with a generation of technology leaders controlling the world’s largest companies is a growth-at-all-costs mindset that is eating the internet alive.
This is what we’re seeing playing out in real-time with the DOJ action against Google that they will be investigating the company’s long-standing AdTech monopoly. Google’s growth-at-all-costs plan took fifteen years to evolve into an industry-stifling monster. And even Google’s attempts to move marketers to its privacy sandbox as a solution to replace third-party cookies, all this is doing is following in the footsteps of the company’s tradition of owning the vast market share of ad dollars. Google has shareholders, not citizens. And that means Google has a very different set of guiding principles. Google is after growth. Regulators want to keep society from falling off the brink.
In a Gizmodo interview with Google’s senior director of product management for the Privacy Sandbox, Victor Wong, Google’s thinly veiled monopolistic worldview comes to life:
"TG: This speaks to a line that stuck out to me in your blog post, which is that part of the goal is to “enable publishers and developers to keep online content free,” which seems like part of a broader argument to get publishers on board with Privacy Sandbox when there’s been some pushback. But how is it supposed to help publishers to keep their customers’ information from them?
VW: When I really step back and think about what we’re trying to accomplish, the goal is trying to make it possible to show relevant ads without showing who the user is, and ultimately to allow advertisers to know well their ads worked without knowing who saw them. If the outcome is that users are getting relevant experiences and advertisers know that their ads are working, then publishers are benefiting, consumers are benefiting, and ad tech is benefiting. We’re aiming for a win-win for the whole ecosystem. I don’t think collecting infinite amounts of data is necessary for publishers to succeed. Certainly, you know, it doesn’t hurt them either. But, you know, we’re trying to find a way to be more efficient.
TG: It seems to me that Google and Apple are trying to redefine the word “privacy” to mean that no one gets to track you but us. Isn’t tracking still a problem, no matter how it’s being done?
VW: Privacy means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. We think what they really want when they think about a private Internet is being able to access great content without necessarily having to pay for privacy, or having to give up personal information like, let’s say, a persistent identifier like your email address in order to access that content. That is a win for privacy.
I think safety is also important, so they feel that their data is not going to be misused, that it’s not going to end up harming them. We’re trying to transition the Internet off of using these data points that serve as user identifiers. That’s the big paradigm change that we’re introducing. We’re not only minimizing the data used by advertisers to show the relevant ads but also protecting users against profiling by data brokers who may sell that individual data for other purposes. They rely on shared user identifiers like cookies and personally identifiable information, so they can all single out members of a group and read and write profiles for them. But by removing these user identifiers from how ads work, we are protecting users against that risk.”
One of the explicit goals of the GDPR is that “rapacious data collection would no longer be the default digital business model.” And clearly, Google doesn’t think that’s how the internet should work. In fact (and not surprisingly), the company thinks that keeping its grasp over the world’s information and data should be good for everyone. In other words: Google wants us to believe that making the internet in its image and likeness is good for everyone.
But when it comes to online privacy and monopolies, Google, like its other Big Tech contemporaries, is like a massive, overgrown weed we’ve left untended for far too long. It’s grown over the trellises and fences, and its roots are choking out all the other trees and plants. Government regulators let it become the very fabric of the garden.
Now we’re in a predicament where everyone knows that we need to cut back the weed, dig up the roots and replace it with some new plants because the weed is killing everything else. But to do so would destroy a non-trivial amount of the garden that everyone relies on. In other words; the garden has turned into a jungle.
This is what the DOJ case against Google looks like – allowing Google to commercialize so much of what should be a free and open ad network is ten years too late. The failure of GDPR, the DOJ, and the FCC to reign in super powerful internet companies didn’t start with Cambridge Analytica, or with the mountains of antitrust and regulation litigations since 2020. It was when Google hit a billion users and world governments did nothing.
In the end, it doesn’t even matter what Google’s intentions are; the fact that the company wants to remain in the garden forever is the problem. Moving the goalposts from “how do we keep Google accountable” to “how do we reduce the size, scope, and authority Google has over the web” should be the regulators’ only goal. Breaking up Google will make much of the AdTech ecosystem implode and make consumers’ lives harder for a short while, but a new generation of products to stand in Google’s footprints will then have a chance to create a safer, fairer and more private version of the web.
Ed Zitron’s recent screed on the problems with Big Tech underscores the pervasive and damaging worldview gripping Silicon Valley tech companies.
“And the net result of all of this is that it kills innovation. If capital is not invested in providing a good service via a profitable business, it will never sustain things that are societally useful. Companies are not incentivized to provide better services or improve lives outside of ways in which they can drain more blood from consumers. And the street doesn’t care either - just look at Facebook and Instagram, two products that have grown endlessly profitable and utterly useless in the process.”
It's frustrating to see regulators stand by, not get educated, and not work hard for their constituents when the internet is being strangled by massive tech conglomerates that wreck any chances of consumer choice in their endless pursuit of growth and profits. This leads me to incompetence, the main reason why regulation isn’t working.
The age of policy incompetence
Technology is rapidly changing all the time. And because of this, experts are rapidly changing too. For example, the EU has announced that they are now looking to regulate the metaverse, which came out in the same week that Meta announced a pivot away from the idea of the metaverse to a “single largest investment is advancing AI and building it into every one of [their] products.” Things change fast, and regulators don’t work on hour-to-hour or day-to-day timetables as tech companies do.
Remember, it wasn’t so long ago that content piracy was an illegal thing, until Spotify and Netflix showed up with a monthly fee for effectively the same thing, but with approval from publishers and licensors. Laws change, and definitions of what should be legal are always changing with culture.
And it’s laughable that cases like Meta’s Cambridge Analytica privacy violation from 2018 are only now just being settled, paying the affected millions of users a minuscule amount from a $725 million fine. Regulators move very slowly and deliberately.
This is why most of the decisions about how the web should operate are controlled by the companies that built the platforms we use and the devices we access them with. For example, collectively, Big Tech companies have spent hundreds of millions on lobbying efforts to influence regulations in the United States over the past five years. It doesn’t make them the biggest spenders in the world of lobbying, but it does make companies like Meta and Amazon very powerful forces in Washington.
This is perhaps the most glaring challenge with regulation: the mechanism of how it’s done just creates slower change for things that will become obsolete over time. One of the major issues with this is the lack of coordination between countries, and states within countries. Back to the ICCL report, one of the reasons that companies were not regulated properly was that the EU Commission failed to enforce GDPR laws in each country. Something new legislation is hoping to fix:
“The European Commission has failed to perform its duty to monitor the application of EU Law by Member States and to sue them when they fail to properly apply EU Law. This may soon be remedied: in January we secured a commitment from the European Commission to begin to monitor the progress of every significant GDPR investigation.”
The other problem is matching the crimes to a penalty that will impact Big Tech in a way that serves as an example. Most fines are tiny compared to annual revenues. Seriously, what’s the point of fining TikTok $10 million dollars over child consent in the UK? The one main exception is the FTC’s $5 billion fine levied against Facebook in 2019, and some states in the US have started to sue the executives personally as another avenue to punish Big Tech companies. But really, these are shots in the dark. For massive social and search platforms, antitrust and privacy fines are just the cost of doing business.
This is the big problem with trying to regulate the internet. The companies are faster, more prepared, and better resourced to change the laws and pay off small fines than the regulators can organize themselves. This leads to enforcement agencies lacking the ability to aggressively investigate these companies, and they instead rely on compliance theater and media tactics to pressure companies into compliance.
In an entertaining example of this, a story came out this week of Taylor Swift walking away from a $100 million deal with now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, asking some very simple questions about unregistered securities and the legality of the company. Why can a pop star see through a dangerously fraudulent company when regulators didn’t even see it coming?
Failure is not the future
You might be thinking by now that there’s no hope for an internet that can protect consumers through government intervention. But there has been changed in the past, and there are things that governments are doing now to make the web a safer place for everyone.
Australia recently announced a privacy fine overhaul which is one of the world's most severe fines for breaching consumer privacy. The fine for a data privacy violation could result in paying a $50 million fine, three times the benefit gained through the misuse of data, or 30% of the company’s turnover during the period of a breach. This is perhaps one way to give massive tech companies pause before they go down a path that violates user privacy.
The legislation against TikTok is another positive step for American national security, which is following in the footsteps of India’s successful block of the app in their country. And while we’re having to wait and see how the US government approaches TikTok from a national security standpoint; there’s a risk here that it might trigger a deglobalization of tech on the internet, which carries both benefits and challenges.
The upcoming EU Digital Services Act to be released in February 2024, is an expansion of the GDPR policies and will be another attempt to reign in Big Tech in the region with even tighter rules for data sharing and consumer controls. Some of the updates require tech companies to do the following:
- A platform refrains from using personal data collected through other companies that use its services;
- Prohibit platforms from automatically combining and cross-using personal data from different "core platform services" in their businesses;
- Prohibits platforms from advantaging themselves by using data provided by businesses that use their services;
- Requires that platforms give users the ability to take their data from its systems in order to use the data elsewhere; and
- Requires that platforms provide access to business customers to the data they process on those businesses' behalf.
And recently, an EU ruling has forced Meta to give users more options for targeted advertising and data handling. It’s a blow to Meta’s business model, but a win for users, who can now choose how they are targeted with ads. Even France’s potential anti-trust case against Apple in the wake of its 2021 changes to the company’s app tracking policies puts seemingly untouchable “privacy-positive” corporations under the microscope. There’s been a long-running joke now that Apple’s view of protecting user privacy is everything that Apple wants to do with your data. This might change that perception.
Regulation has never been easy. Governments face a huge amount of pressure from lobbyists and well-funded policy advocates. And if the past actions against giant internet companies have shown us anything, it's that regulating the web is harder than we all thought.
But if there’s a change, my bet is on it being generational. So much of what we have today – from the dumb cookie popups that the GDPR enforced to Apple’s self-serving ATT policies – are the product of a young internet being legislated against by an aging generation of lawmakers. New rules and regulations show promise for meaningful change. But until then, we will need to live in the jungle.
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50 years ago today, on September 30th, 1960, the first episode of The Flintstones aired on ABC. Google is celebrating the show’s birthday/anniversary with the above doodle, which I didn’t even notice spelled out ‘Google’ at first. (Pretty subtle.)
The Telegraph has put together a nifty list of Flintstones-related trivia that’s worth checking out. The most interesting item by far (and the most surprising, given the wholesome, family-friendly image which we associate with The Flintstones) is that for its first two seasons, the show was co-sponsored by Winston cigarettes and was aimed at a more adult audience. When Welch’s grape juice became the primary sponsor for Season 3, baby Pebbles was born, and the show shifted from animated Honeymooners clone to something more watchable by kids.
Surreal Flintstones cigarette commercial below:
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UCLA Football Preview: South Alabama's Wommack Has Impressive Resume
He also has former Houston head coach Major Applewhite as his offensive coordinator.
The UCLA Bruins will welcome the South Alabama Jaguars to the Rose Bowl this week as the nonconference schedule concludes with the Bruins’ third straight 2022 home game.
The Jaguars are a Sun Belt Conference school which began playing football in 2009. Since the program began, South Alabama has won 68 games and lost 83. Joey Jones was the first head coach in program history and he led the Jaguars from 2009 until the end of the 2017 season. He was succeeded by Steve Campbell who was dismissed after going 9-26 in three seasons.
That led to the hiring of current head coach Kane Wommack. While Wommack went 5-7 in his first season, he does have the Jaguars off to a 2-0 start this season. At the age of 35, Wommack is one of the youngest head coaches in college football.
This is Wommack’s second stint with South Alabama. He was the team’s defensive coordinator in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, he was hired by his old boss Tom Allen to coach Indiana’s linebackers and he was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2019. He also served as the defensive coordinator at Eastern Illinois in 2014 and 2015.
Having been primarily a defensive coach, Wommack hired former Houston head coach Major Applewhite as his offensive coordinator. He joined the Jaguars after spending two seasons as an analyst under Nick Saban at Alabama. Applewhite has also coached under Todd Graham at Rice, Mack Brown at Texas and Tom Herman at Houston.
Corey Batoon is the Jaguars’ defensive coordinator. While he grew up in Hawai’i, Batoon is a guy who has some Southern California roots. He started his collegiate playing experience at San Diego JC and eventually transferred to Long Beach State. While earning his degree from there, Batoon started coaching at Pierce College. He coached under Hugh Freeze at Arkansas State, Ole Miss and Liberty. While he served as Nick Rolovich’s defensive coordinator at Hawai’i in 2018 and 2019, he wasn’t with the Rainbow Warriors when they visited the Rose Bowl in 2017.
Diego Guajardo is an established college kicker. He has handled all the Jaguars’ kicking duties for each of the past two seasons. However, Gaujardo has only kicked off once so far this year. He’s 3-for-3 on field goal attempts so far this season and he was a combined 25 of 34 over the past two seasons. His career long is 54 yards.
Junior Jacob Meeks had been the team’s kickoff specialist for 15 of their 16 kickoffs this season and four of those 15 have gone for touchbacks. He is averaging 58.5 yards per kickoff after two games.
The South Alabama punter is 29-year old junior Jack Brooks. Brooks is another Australian punter. So far this season, five of Brooks’ eleven punts have gone inside the 20, but only one of them has been fair caught by the Jaguars’ opponents. I expect that to change this weekend since UCLA has fair caught most of their opponents’ punts so far.
Sophomore wide receiver Caullin Lacy is the Jaguars’ primary punt returner. He is potentially a dangerous return man, having returned one of his five punt returns for 38 yards. After UCLA’s special teams breakdowns against Bowling Green, the Bruin punt team will need to avoid another one or Lacy could give the Jaguars a big boost with a long return.
Freshman running back Braylon McReynolds will back up Lacy on punt returns while also returning kickoffs. He has returned two kickoffs so far with a long of 23 yards. McReynolds will be joined by grad transfer Omni Wells. The former Mississippi State running back has not yet returned a kickoff since joining the team. | <urn:uuid:1ee33596-ffde-4399-ad69-b675b44dc419> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.themightybruin.com/p/ucla-football-preview-usa-coach-wommack-staff | 2024-04-17T08:22:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.981277 | 822 |
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says she has tested positive for coronavirus, only days after her boss President Donald Trump contracted the disease and was moved to a hospital for treatment.
Ms McEnany said that she tested positive on Monday morning and was experiencing no symptoms.
In a statement, she said she was beginning the quarantine process and “will continue working on behalf of the American people remotely”.
Ms McEnany spoke briefly with reporters on Sunday evening without wearing a mask, but said that no members of the White House press corps spent enough time near her to be considered close contacts.
She is one of a growing number of White House staff and senior Republicans who have tested positive for the virus since the president tweeted out that he and wife Melania tested positive on Friday.
Adviser to the president Hope Hicks tested positive for the disease before Mr Trump, on Thursday.
Then followed Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, Senators Ron Johnson, Thom Tillis and Mike Lee, Governor Chris Christie and Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien. Former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway and Mr Trump's assistant Nicholas Luna have also tested positive. Most of those in Mr Trump's circle to have had the virus attended an event at the White House on September 26.
Ms McEnany will be leaving the White House to self isolate, but Mr Trump may well be returning.
White House officials say he is anxious to be released from Walter Reed Medical Centre after a three-night stay.
“This is an important day as the president continues to improve and is ready to get back to a normal work schedule,” White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told Fox News on Monday.
Mr Meadows says the determination on whether Trump would leave the hospital won’t be made until later in the day after the president is evaluated by his medical team.
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Have you ever admired the beauty of sunflowers? The brilliant yellow pedals, the life giving seeds, and the tall green stems with large green leaves. All were created by the magnificient Creator of the universe. Sunflowers have many things that we can learn from them.
It is evident that sunflowers keep their faces turned to the sun. This is an encouragment to me to keep my eyes on the Son of God, our gracious Saviour. He is trustworthy, and He wants us to trust Him with every aspect of our daily lives. He knows our past, our future, and what we are going through today. We must follow the example of sunflowers and keep our focus on the Son.
Sunflowers are servants. They give their lives for others. They provide pollen for the bees. In dying, they not only drop their seeds so that more sunflowers can be given life, but they also provide protein-rich food for the birds. We as Christians, need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, giving our lives to God, and becoming true servants, who are faithful in all things.
Sunflowers give glory to God by doing exactly what they were designed to do. They stand tall and look to the sun. They don’t try to hide in the grass and turn purple: They were not made to be violets. They are yellow sunflowers. We don’t need to be afraid of what other people think. All that matters is that we do exactly what God wants us to do. He created us to be exactly who we are for a reason.
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The Congolese government has arrested Thomas Lubanga, the leader of the Union des patriotes Congolais (UPC), a key political movement in the northeastern district of Ituri, a government official announced on Tuesday.
"Lubanga is in the central penitentiary in Kinshasa and from now on the matter is in the hands of the judicial authorities," Henri Mova Sakanyi, the spokesman of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government, said.
Lubanga, whose faction of the UPC - a former militia group - is accused of widespread human rights abuses, was arrested on Saturday in Kinshasa, the nation's capital.
"We are surprised that our leader has been taken. We demand that he be freed immediately and unconditionally," Faustin Uma Unen, Lubanga's political adviser, said.
Other militia leaders from Ituri were arrested earlier in March and placed in the same prison. They include Floribert Ndjabu Ngabu, leader of the Front des nationalistes et integrationniste [FNI], and his aides, Goda Sukpa and Germain Katanga, who were recently promoted to generals in the national army.
The arrests follow the killing on 25 February of nine Bangladeshi soldiers from the UN peacekeeping mission known as MONUC in Kafe a village, an FNI stronghold, 60 km northeast of Bunia - the main town in Ituri. A week after the death of the Bangladeshis, MONUC troops stormed an FNI stronghold nearby, killing at least 60 militiamen.
Both the FNI and the UPC, which are political rivals, have denied involvement in killing the peacekeepers and accuse each other of responsibility.
Members of the FNI are mostly from the Lendu ethnic group while those in the UPC are mostly Hema. Since 1999, tens of thousands of people have been killed and others displaced in the area that is rich in diamonds, gold and other natural resources.
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A man walking along the A689 died of chest and leg injuries after he was hit by a car, an inquest has heard.
Scott Punshon was struck by a red Mercedes A-Class in the early hours of Saturday, August 12, 2023 on the A689 in County Durham between Crook and Howden-le-Wear, police previously said.
Emergency services attended just after 1am but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
An inquest was opened into the 36-year-old’s death this week which heard he died of leg and chest injuries.
Coroner’s Officer Laura Menzies told the court: “I understand the circumstances to be that Mr Punshon was involved in a road traffic collision on August 12, 2023. He died on August 12 on the A689 at Howden-le-Wear.
“Dr Nigel Cooper conducted a post-mortem examination at Darlington Memorial Hospital mortuary and gave the cause of death as chest and leg injuries.”
Senior Coroner Jeremy Chipperfield adjourned the inquest to a later date.
Scott’s mum Janet Armstrong previously paid a touching tribute to her son saying they were “absolutely heartbroken” by his death.
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She said: “As a family we are absolutely heartbroken at the sudden and tragic death of our beloved son and brother.
“Scott was a happy-go-lucky lad with a heart of gold. His death has left a huge hole in our lives and the lives of all who knew him.
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THE 69th edition of the San Sebastian Film Festival has drawn to a close, here’s a rundown of what happened this year.
With controversy surrounding Johnny Depp’s award and the red carpet being used to create sustainable fashion pieces, there was lots to discuss.
A total of 184 titles were shown this year including features, shorts, medium-length films and series making up 490 screenings.
A host of prizes were awarded with Romanian production Crai nou / Blue Moon, directed by Alina Grigore, scooping the Golden Shell (Concha de Oro).
Filmmaker Tea Lindeburg was awarded the Best Director Silver Shell for Du som er i himlen / As in Heaven.
Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl, the actress in the film and Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) received the Silver Shell for Best Leading Performance ex-aequo.
The cast of Quién lo impide / Who’s Stopping Us took home the award for Best Supporting Performance.
Benediction earnt Terence Davies the Best Screenplay Jury Prize and Claire Mathon won the award for Best Cinematography for her work on Enquête sur un scandale d’état / Undercover.
Earwig, by Lucile Hadzihalilovic, was also awarded a Special Prize by the jury.
The surprise film this year was Spencer, by Chilean director Pablo Larraín. In the biographical film, actress Kristen Stewart plays Diana, Princess of Wales.
The film will be released to the general public on the 5th of November.
Marion Cotillard received one of two honorary Donostia Awards presented during the festival in recognition of her successful career.
Actor, director and producer Johnny Depp received the second Donostia Award, celebrating his many achievements and performances.Depp remarked that what makes San Sebastian Film Festival unique is that it’s ‘real’ and ‘where the films and the people who do it are at the centre’.
Prior to the festival there was criticism from charities such as Women’s Aid who said that this nomination was ‘disrespecting’ domestic abuse survivors due to prior allegations against Depp.
However the festival backed up their decision saying he has ‘not been convicted of any form of violence against women’.
In order to contribute to the sustainability movement the Festival chose to donate its 100% recyclable polyester red carpet to Gipuzkoa Provincial Council’s Department of the Environment.
The Department of the Environment will hand over the carpet to the Ternua Group, who will turn it into new Loreak Mendian garments.
There were also many other awards given apart from the official FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) awards. Lena Lanskih won the Kutxabank-New Directors Award for Nich’ya/ Unwanted, which comes with a prize of €50,000, the largest given at any festival.
The Horizontes Award, which strives to raise awareness of feature films created or set in Latin America and directed by Latin filmmakers, was given to Tatiana Huezo’s Noche de Fuego.
There are no regulations or limits in the Zabaltegi Tabakalera Award, making it the most open competitive section. Vortex won receiving €20,000, with €6,000 going to the winning film’s director Gaspar Noé and the remaining €14,000 going to the distributor of the film in Spain.
There are also prizes that are determined by audiences rather than juries. Spectators who attended the first public screening of each film in the section decided on the City of Donostia Award.
It consists of two awards: a first prize for best film, worth €50,000, won by Céline Sciamma’s Petite Maman, and a second award for best European film, worth €20,000, won by Emmanuel Carrère’s Ouistreham.
Fran Kranz’s Mass was named the winner of the TCM Youth Awards, which are determined by audiences aged 18 to 25.
The Nest Award, which is worth €10,000 aims to support future projects created by young students and was given to the director of the winning work, Sara Grguri for U šumi.
The Irizar Basque Film Award is awarded to the best basque film presented in world premiere.
The producer of the winning film, MAIXABEL by Iciar Bollan, will receive €20,000 as part of the prize.
Francisco Marise won the Best Project Award from the Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum for Camionero receiving €10,000.
The DALE! Award (Development Latin America-Europe) comes with a prize of €20,000 for the winning project’s producer. Juan Andrés Arango was the recipient of this award for Donde Comienza el río. WIP Latam Industry Award was presented to Laura Baumeister for La hija de todas las rabias/ Daughter of rage.
The ArteKino International Award, worth €6,000, was presented to Alemania by Maria Zanetti. Carlos Lechuga´s Vicenta B received the EGEDA Platino Industria Award for the best WIP Latam, worth €30,000.
WIP Europa and the WIP Europa Industry Award went to Carbon by Ion Bor?.
The reward covers post-production of a film until a DCP with English and Spanish subtitles is obtained, as well as distribution in Spain. Bor? also received an additional € 10,000. The film will have one screening at the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes 2022. The winning business project, Kinetix by Yassine Tahi, received a reward of €10,000. In addition, the 5 finalists in this category were given free access to an incubation space for the first year of their visit, as well as the possibility of funding up to €500,000 to further develop their projects.
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Yay! finally finished! i drew this in class during free time. i was just drawing the circle for the head and the guy that sits next to me is like, "WOAH! that amazing!" and i said, "ITS JUST CIRCLE!".
Anyway, that was totally off topic, It 'tis bellatrix and her whip, Starslasher.
Age: Around 15 or 16
Weapon: Starslasher (whip)
Personality: Can be a hard worker when she wants to be,But , otherwise, she is just plain lazy when it comes to work. Except when it comes to hurting someone. Really active, all she really wants to do is run and play otuside (This is due to being extremely ill and weak most of the time in her somebody life), And will do whatever she wants no matter what others tell her (this is also due to some events in her somebody life). Being loyal despite all of the above is her best trait, and being subborn is her flaw.
Abilities: Speed; she uses this confuse an enemy during battle. And a special ability she calls "Copycat"; To copy an opponets weapon to make her own version of it. (Only used when she sees no chance of winning with her current status; can only be achived by directly touching the opponent)
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Take a short walk to the base of Latourell Falls, where there is a small pool, so you can get up very close. If you want to stretch your legs, take the 2-mile loop to the top of Latourell Falls.
Latourell Falls is a beautiful and unique waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. This amazing waterfall is just a few hundred yards from the road and parking lot. Once you park, there is a viewpoint for the falls that is straight ahead.
The view from there isn't that great compared to what you will find if you take the short trail that starts near the bridge and goes to the base of the falls. The trail is really short, only a few hundred yards. You can do some exploring once you reach the falls and go behind the falls if you wish. Latourell Falls has an unusually small pool that it drops into so you can actually walk right up to the edge of the falls for an epic photo op. Be warned though, you will get soaked.
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Latourell’s lower falls are towering and stunning and worth a simple quick stop to see. The hike really makes the trip worth it, it’s short and relatively easy but features an up close experience with another waterfall and a few great views of the gorge!
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"Take one's measure" is often used to describe the act of evaluating or assessing someone's abilities, character, or potential. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in place of this phrase, each one carrying a slightly different connotation. For example, you might describe someone as "sizing up" another person, which implies that they are evaluating their physical appearance or demeanor. Alternatively, you might say that someone is "judging" another person, which suggests that they are forming an opinion or making a decision about their worth or merit. Other synonyms for "take one's measure" might include "appraising," "assessing," or "evaluating." The best synonym to use often depends on the context in which it is being used, as well as the specific nuance that the speaker wishes to convey. | <urn:uuid:4ab3c7c0-562b-4bd2-bfe5-bbf4acf8d3ef> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.thesaurus.net/take%20one%27s%20measure | 2024-04-17T10:06:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.980498 | 169 |
The great Azeem Digital joins the SEO Rant Podcast to share the problem that is a lack of diversity among SEO conference speakers:
What a lack of speaker diversity means for the industry
The ethics behind speaker diversity
The affordability of SEO conferences and its role in diverse attendance
Why SEO Conference Speaker Lineups Need More Diversity: Episode Synopsis
Too often, the speaker lineup for an SEO conference consists of the same people (who trend towards being male and caucasian) who may or may not really be relevant to the current SEO conversation.
This not only prevents new ideas from being shared (i.e., diversity of thought) but can make what is already an uphill battle for many SEO speakers of color that much more difficult. As Azeem points out, securing a more diverse speaker lineup is not as hard as perhaps some conference organizers think. There are various groups and organizations within the SEO community that would make securing a more diverse lineup quite efficient.
Moreover, and as already alluded to, securing a more diverse lineup also produces a greater diversity of thought. So while conference organizers may feel they need to bring back the same "big names" each year the net result is that the ideas being shared run the risk of coming off as stale. As the industry grows and pivots, it's important for conferences to remember to shift along with it. This means securing a more diverse lineup of speakers who are current voices within the industry - not the same faces saying the same things they have been for the last 20 years. (I'm not really sure who that is good for exactly).
While it is evident that conferences are generally a for-profit operation what is not evident is why they insist on running the same lineups. There are new and emerging faces, who in my personal experience, tend towards having new and refreshing ideas about SEO. Long-term, if a conference doesn't want to start developing a reputation that it is outdated - it needs to adopt some of the newer names in the industry and to embrace the diversity that is out there.
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Mendip Spring GC is a modern parkland style course located in Congnesbury, Bristol, Somerset.
It is described as a golf and country club. From the golfing perspective it is a proprietary club with a membership!
There is an 18 hole 'championship' course, ie the Brinsea, plus a 9 hole course!
The Brinsea course is a par 71 off the white & yellow tees, but a par 75 of the ladies red tees. The SSS's are 71 & 75 respectively!
The course yardages are 6,369, 6,193 7 5,796 respectively off the white/yellow/red tees!
I played the off the white tees in a Seniors Open Stableford competition. Given the heavy overnight rains had softened up the course, many of the bunkers were waterlogged and therefore GUR, and there was light rains and strong winds throughout the competition, most of the views expressed by my fellow competitors, was that it should have been played off the yellows!The extent of bunkers GUR meant that the competition was downgraded to a Non Qualifier for handicap purposes!
The course comprised 5 par 3s, 9 par 4s and 4 par 5s.
The course is a moderately undulating walk! Water hazards, in the form of lakes, ponds and water filled ditches are in play on many of the holes.The strong winds made club selection difficult and a couple of misjudgements resulted in finding the water.
The par 3s were very challenging with carries over water on all of the holes. Indeed on the 1st par 3 we played (2nd hole), a course marshall was in use with his green and red paddles to signify success or failure in either making the carry over the water or going OOB through the back of the green!
The fairways are generally spacious though a few of the tee shots were blind!
No paper course booklets were available but all tee boxes had hole layout maps to assist!
The course, because of the water hazards, and in conjunction with strong winds, is/was a generally difficult challenge.
The greens are fast, large and undulating. Some of the best greens I've ever played. Stunning for a course of this nature/status!
The general 18 hole weekday green fee is £30 (£40 weekends), or £20/£25 respectively with a County Card!Very reeasonable! Howeever, mt entry fee for the competition was £24 including coffee on arrival, 18 holes and a hot post match meal (steak pie). Stunning vfm!
There is a good practice range (not used), a good sized proshop. Staff and members were very welcoming! There are also 15 dormy rooms of various sizes available for stay and play golf! About £59 for two persons sharing but charges vary!
The club house was very nice.
All in all this was an impressive course and facility. The only spoiler was the weather on the day!
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Description and History – In addition to the arch, round tower, and high crosses there are many other interesting things in this church yard which I will cover here.
Cross base – Just to the right of the path as you enter the church yard is an undecorated cross base, indicating that there was a third high cross at this site. I wonder if it is still there waiting to be discovered. The base is much different to the bases on the other two crosses which suggests to me that the cross was also a lot different and probably smaller.
Cross slabs – There are three cross slabs in this graveyard and there could be more that I didn’t spot. One is cut into a rough cross shape while another has a simple, doubled lined cross inscribed on it. Both of these are located by the South cross. The third cross slab is very unusual and may not be a cross slab at all. It is called the ‘swearing stone’ and has a hole through it. There is also a raised line on one side of the slab which must have been created by chipping away at the rest of the slab.
Holed stone – There is an unusual stone with a hole in it that is half buried and used as a grave-marker. I wonder if it a buried standing stone. It could be something much more simple.
Scandinavian hog-back grave-marker – This is a true rarity and the only one of its kind in Ireland. Unfortunately it is very eroded and should probably be moved indoors. Diamond designs are visible on one side. The other side has two cross designs that can barely be seen and did not come out in the photographs.
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Just got back from Cancun! Swine flu free. :) It was a great vacation. But before I attempt to sort through the mass of pictures I took on our trip, I first need to unpack, do laundry, buy groceries post about the concert we went to the night before we left. I finally redeemed my birthday coupons and Kenny and I spent the night with No Doubt (my all time favorite group).
Because of some perks through Kenny’s work we were given VIP stickers to wear and ushered past thousands of people to the front of the line to get in. We then entered the VIP lounge where we had a Mexican feast before the concert.
Then it was No Doubt time.
So I wore my most Gwen Stefani-ish shirt…
And my most Gwen Stefani-ish shoes. Which proves I don’t have much in my closet that is Gwen Stefani-ish. (Something I hope to modify in the future)
The concert was AWESOME! Our seats were on the second row behind the mosh pit and we were rockin’ all night long. By the end of the night my feet, because of my Gwen Stefani-ish shoes, were killing me. | <urn:uuid:aefaaaba-44f8-468b-86bf-ea8752ceddbc> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/2009/06/no-doubt/ | 2024-04-17T08:36:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.980108 | 257 |
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Regulation, competition for roaming fees can have unintended consequences, analyst says
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Boca Raton, Florida-based National Securities has ceased its operations after 75 years in business and shifted its advisors to B. Riley Wealth, according to B. Riley and a form recently filed with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority by the former National Holdings subsidiary.
A FINRA BrokerCheck record says broker-dealer National Securities terminated its registration a on July 25 and has a pending withdrawal date from the organization of July 27; the National Securities website states that the firm is now part of B. Riley Wealth.
B. Riley Financial acquired a large stake in National Holdings in 2018 and bought the remaining shares in early 2021; at that time, National Holdings had about 700 registered representatives and $20 million in client assets, while B. Riley Wealth Management had roughly 170 advisors and $12 billion in assets.
As of July, National Securities had close to 575 registered advisors, according to a report Friday in Investment News, which first reported the firm’s closing.
News of the BD’s closing comes about one month after FINRA ordered National Securities to pay a total of $9 million in fines, disgorgement of profits and restitution to investors tied to 10 public offerings in which the firm “attempted to artificially influence the market for the offered securities,” as well as other misconduct and violations. The offerings took place between mid-2016 and late 2018.
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Dua Lipa Will Headline Elton John’s Annual AIDS Foundation Oscar Party
Dua Lipa will headline Elton John’s annual AIDS Foundation Oscars pre-party this year, on 25th April with Neil Patrick Harris hosting.
The party, which has taken place every year since it was set up in 1992, will raise funds for young people at risk and currently living with HIV around the world.
The hour long event, which usually is a private affair, will be livestreamed at four different times according to the braodcasting times of the Academy Awards in different world regions. In North America it will air at 7pm EST on the 25th April, while in Europe and the UK it will be broadcast at 7pm on April 26th.
In a statement confirming Dua Lipa’s headline spot, Elton John said:
“This year, we are bringing our Oscar Party into people’s homes for the first time virtually for an unforgettable evening with David (Furnish), myself, our dear friend Neil Patrick Harris and the incredible Dua Lipa plus many fabulous surprise names.
“Now more than ever, we need to ensure that one pandemic does not override another, and we cannot forget the 38 million people living with HIV globally who need our care, love and support so we hope everyone joins us for this special one of a kind Oscar pre-party.”
Elton John also shared the news on his Instagram, with an Instagram live video with his husband, David Furnish, and the pair chatted to Dua Lipa.
It is their 29th Oscar party and it will be virtual. As John says in the video “usually have about 900 people who attend the Oscar party, this year we are hoping there will be many, many people who can attend the party virtually.”
As Elton John acknowledged when he chatted to her, “you are without question the hottest-selling artist in the world right now without a shadow of a doubt.”
He also made mention of her earlier success, winning a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for Future Nostalgia.
They broke the news about Dua Lipa’s headline spot at the party, with Dua Lipa revealing the secret. So far the video has over 531,000 views.
Dua Lipa and Elton John were already familiar with each other, with Elton John having made a guest appearance as part of Dua Lipa’s ‘Studio 2054’ virtual event, which broke livestreaming records, selling roughly 263,264 tickets across ticketing platforms.
Tickets for the Oscar Party can be purchased here and will be hosted by Elton John, David Furnish and Neil Patrick Harris. Dua Lipa is the special guest performer and the event will also also welcome on-screen appearances from top actors, musicians, entertainers, and philanthropic figures all to raise money for the AIDS epidemic. | <urn:uuid:62dfdb3b-8c9e-445b-b8da-96fa27ad1c9a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.thisisdig.com/dua-lipa-will-headline-elton-johns-annual-aids-foundation-oscar-party/ | 2024-04-17T10:02:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.949916 | 616 |
If you’ve ever felt like your ability to express yourself authentically, to have your voice heard and to speak your truth confidently is something you struggle with, your throat chakra might be in need of some TLC.
The throat chakra (also known as the Vishuddha chakra) plays an important role in the area of honest communication and self-expression, so when this chakra is blocked or dysregulated, these areas take a hit.
Thankfully throat chakra affirmations are a powerful tool that can help restore this chakra into balance so that you can regain the ability to show up as your authentic self in the world.
Since embarking on a journey of energy healing many years ago, it has been clear to me that my throat chakra is one of my most stubborn chakras to work with…
My personal experience of early and repeated trauma, some of which resided in the area of communication and self-expression, means that this area is something that I’ve always struggled with.
For me this has consistently shown up as having my words or boundaries dismissed, feeling misunderstood, social anxiety, a crippling fear of public speaking, and many more symptoms of a blocked throat chakra that we’ll discuss later in this post.
I used to think this was a life sentence. But, despite this chakra being a stubborn one for me, I have seen progress in these areas through the necessary healing work, including the use of affirmations.
The truth is, our bodies are adaptable. And just because something has always been the case that doesn’t mean it always will be the case.
So if you think you may be struggling with a blocked throat chakra then know that this is not a life sentence. Through energy healing work and throat chakra affirmations you can restore balance to this area in time.
In this post I’m sharing with you 45 powerful throat chakra affirmations that can help you on this journey. I’ve selected these affirmations to help you release anything that is standing in your way of communicating with your fullest expression.
So whether you’re looking to become a more confident speaker, express your emotions more openly, or feel more able to show up as your authentic self, these affirmations can support you in getting there. Let’s dive in!
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What is the throat chakra?
In yogic traditions, chakras are energy centres in the human body.
The word “chakra” itself roughly translates to “wheel” or “disc” in Sanskrit language, because these energy centres are often thought of as spinning wheels of light responsible for regulating prana (energy) throughout the body.
The throat chakra, known as the Vishuddha chakra in Sankskrit, is the fifth chakra in this seven chakra system.
It is thought to be the bridge between the lower chakras (root, sacral, solar plexus and heart) and the upper chakras (third eye and crown), connecting the physical aspects of our being with our more spiritual characteristics.
Throat chakra location and characteristics
The throat chakra is located at the base of the throat and is represented by a blue 16 petaled lotus flower.
It is primarily associated with communication skills, self-expression and creativity.
And when you have an open or balanced throat chakra, you will be able to express your thoughts, ideas and emotions with ease and confidence. You will feel able to live as your authentic self and let yourself be heard.
Not only this, but you will be able to hear others.
In other words, you will also be able to listen and hold space for other people to communicate their own authenticity, and show up with the empathy and compassion needed for effective communication in all of your relationships.
Signs of an imbalanced or blocked throat chakra
When there is a blockage or dysfunction in this chakra however, you will struggle in these areas.
You may feel unable to express yourself effectively, feel misunderstood, suffer from social anxiety, have fears of public speaking and even experience throat-related health issues…
These symptoms can vary depending on whether your throat chakra is UNDERactive or OVERactive.
Underactive throat chakra symptoms
You can think of symptoms of an underactive throat chakra as being characterised by lack in the areas of communication and self-expression ie. not enough energy flowing here.
Some signs you may be suffering from symptoms of an underactive throat chakra include:
- Difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions: struggling to put things into words or feeling like there is something physically blocking you from speaking these words out loud
- Difficulty saying “no”: struggling to set necessary boundaries and verbalise them with others
- Feeling unheard or ignored: your words “falling flat” or feeling like they are often dismissed or ignored
- Social anxiety and fear of public speaking: experiencing fear and anxiety when speaking in front of others and expressing yourself in group settings
- Struggling to be authentic: feeling like you mould yourself depending on who you are around, and not letting others see your authentic self
- Repressed creativity: thwarted creative expression and lack of creative ideas
- Difficulty listening to others: along with struggling to empathise with perspectives other than your own
- Throat and neck issues: physical symptoms in the throat/neck area such as sore throat, neck pain, thyroid gland imbalances, swollen glands or feeling of “frog in your throat”
Overactive throat chakra symptoms
You can think of symptoms of an overactive throat chakra as being characterised by excess in the areas of communication and self-expression ie. too much energy flowing here.
Some signs you may be suffering from symptoms of an overactive throat chakra include:
- Excessive talking: feeling uncomfortable with silence, dominating conversations, and not giving others a chance to speak
- The tendency to interrupt: butting in when others are speaking and talking over others to ensure your thoughts are heard and expressed
- Oversharing: talking about things that may be considered inappropriate and trauma dumping without considering others boundaries
- Talking for the sake of talking: gossiping or engaging in conversation you’re not actually interested in
- Talking to impress: seeking validation by telling stories or even exaggerating details and achievements to sound more “impressive”
- Difficulty listening: often because in conversation you are thinking about what you want to say
- Blunt or argumentative communication: communicating insensitively, often disguised as “brutal honesty”, arguing or debating for no real reason, and dismissing other people’s opinions
- Discomfort in the throat: sore throats and hoarseness, maybe due to talking or shouting
If any of these signs ring true for you (and especially if several apply), you might have a throat chakra imbalance that needs addressing.
You might also find that you resonate with signs from both the underactive and overactive throat chakra symptoms lists, and that’s because throat chakra imbalances can cause your energy to flit between flowing too little and flowing too much.
The throat chakra has been my most stubborn energy centre to heal, and I know myself that I often oscillate between having an underactive throat chakra and having an overactive throat chakra.
The goal in balancing the throat chakra is to have not too much or too little energy in this area, eventually levelling to a place that feels “just right”.
And thankfully practices designed to balance the throat chakra remain much the same whether the chakra is currently underactive or overactive.
Such practices may include throat chakra targeted meditations, breathwork, practising effective communication, singing, chanting, throat chakra yoga poses, and of course throat chakra affirmations.
Disclaimer: please remember that while throat chakra energy work is generally safe and well tolerated, it is still important to seek medical advice in the case of any physical or mental symptoms to rule out any medical causes that may also need addressing.
The power of positive affirmations for chakra healing
So now that you know the signs of a throat chakra imbalance, why should you use affirmations for chakra healing?
Affirmations are positive statements that are repeated to help us connect to a certain energy that we want to embody. Chakra affirmations are specifically tailored to each of the seven chakras to help you connect to that particular chakra’s energy.
Affirmations remain one of my favourite methods for chakra healing because they have powerful influence over our energy, which can bring our chakras back into balance.
One of the ways in which they do this is through the power of neuroplasticity ie. our brain’s ability to adapt and rewire based on repeated or significant activity.
On this basis, the more we engage with and embody the energy associated with chakra affirmations, the more readily we can reprogram our subconscious mind, embody this energy naturally, thus bringing our chakras back into balance.
With the theory of the Law of Attraction, this also means that the more we engage with and embody a certain energy, the more of that energy we will attract. Therefore, by practising throat chakra affirmations we can invite in throat chakra healing energy which will bring our system more into balance.
And one of my favourite things about affirmations is that they’re so easy to use and incorporate into your regular routine. With very little effort (but with repeated use), you can get truly astounding results.
Other practices like yoga for chakra healing are powerful beyond any doubt, but they require much more effort and dedication, which can be a barrier for someone in the depths of a rut or very imbalanced chakra system.
How to practise throat chakra affirmations
By now you may have already identified some signs of a throat chakra imbalance in yourself, and are looking for ways to practise throat chakra affirmations to balance this energy. And of course you’re in the right place.
As I mentioned before, throat chakra affirmations (or any chakra healing affirmations in general) are super simple to add to your routine, which is one of the reasons I love them so much for chakra healing.
As a general rule of thumb, follow these tips for powerful results using your throat chakra affirmations:
1. Choose affirmations that resonate
The first step in getting powerful results with throat chakra affirmations is to work with affirmations that resonate.
Don’t feel like you have to use all the throat chakra affirmations in this list. In fact, I would actually recommend working with 1-3 affirmations at a time, that apply to the specific energy you want to work on embodying.
This is because real results from affirmations rely on you truly feeling and embodying the energy that comes from them. In order to do this, the affirmations have to resonate.
So take some time reading through the throat chakra affirmations in this post to really see which ones land for you. Then write these down to continue working with on your healing journey.
2. Repeat with conviction
As I just mentioned, feeling into your affirmations is key, especially when it comes to chakra healing.
So when repeating your affirmations you really want to make sure you are saying the words as if you believe them to be true in the here and now. In other words, act as if you already embody this energy.
Practising in front of a mirror and saying the words out loud is the best way to help you to speak your affirmations with more confidence, but you can also say them in your head if you prefer. Just make sure your inner voice is also one of conviction.
3. Use visualisation
Visualisation is an important step in truly embodying the energy of your throat chakra affirmations.
As you read your affirmations, visualise a blue light radiating from your throat/neck area. As you repeat each affirmation, see if you can imagine this blue light expanding and becoming stronger.
You may also choose to visualise anything that helps you embody the energy of your chosen affirmation more strongly.
For example, you might imagine yourself speaking confidently on a stage.
It is also helpful to feel into your body as you do this. See if you can connect to how the words feel into your body, pay attention to your body language and adopt a posture that is self-assured.
4. Practise daily
The key to working with any affirmations is to practise regularly.
Try to make practising throat chakra affirmations a part of your daily routine while you are working on throat chakra healing. This repetition is what will allow for changes to occur in your energy system.
My advice would be to incorporate them into your morning routine at the very least, when you are most receptive to shifting energetic states.
You might also choose to keep throat chakra affirmations around your space or on your digital devices as frequent reminders to embody this energy in your daily life.
45 powerful throat chakra affirmations
Now that you know how to get the best results from your throat chakra affirmations, here are 45 powerful affirmations to try out for throat chakra balancing.
I’ve separated these affirmations into separate categories to make it easier for you to find affirmations that apply to the specific areas you are experiencing difficulties with.
Remember to take your time reading through these affirmations to see which ones resonate before selecting which ones you’d like to work with.
With that being said, here are 45 powerful throat chakra affirmations to heal your throat chakra.
Throat chakra affirmations for speaking your truth
These throat chakra affirmations are designed to help you speak your truth.
These affirmations might resonate if you struggle to speak openly and honestly, or show up as your authentic self when communicating with others.
- I communicate fearlessly and express myself without holding back
- I embrace vulnerability, knowing that it leads to deeper connections and understanding with others
- Each time I speak my truth, I liberate my spirit and honour my authentic self
- I attract people who appreciate and respect my truth
- I am a clear channel for expressing my ideas, emotions and needs
- Speaking my truth is an act of self love, and I deserve to love myself fully
- I let go of the need for approval and trust in the value of my unique perspective
- I show up as my authentic self so that those around me feel empowered to do the same
- My words carry the power to inspire, uplift, and create positive change
Throat chakra affirmations for releasing fear and self-doubt
These throat chakra affirmations are designed to help you release fear and self-doubt in your communication.
These affirmations might resonate if you struggle with anxiety in social situations, or have fears of being truly seen.
- I release all fear surrounding expressing my true self
- I let go of self-doubt and fully trust in my ability to communicate effectively
- I am worthy of being heard, and my voice matters
- I embrace the power within me and speak my truth with courage
- I release the fear of judgement, knowing that my authenticity is deeply valued
- I release any blocks around my communication and open myself up to limitless expression
- I trust in my intuition and speak from a place of inner wisdom
- I release the fear of confrontation and confidently assert my boundaries
- I release any self-doubt and allow my genuine voice to shine brightly
Throat chakra affirmations for releasing past wounds
These throat chakra affirmations are designed to help you release past wounds surrounding your self-expression.
These affirmations might resonate with you if you have experienced wounds or trauma that prevent you from speaking your truth, or if words and communication have been a source of your wounding.
- I release wounds from the past that inhibit my self-expression
- I forgive myself and others for any past misunderstandings or hurtful words
- I let go of old communication patterns that no longer serve my highest good
- I release the pain of unspoken words and allow myself to express my truth freely
- I heal my throat chakra, allowing it to become a channel for deeper connections
- I release the fear of being vulnerable in my communication, knowing it leads to healing
- I embrace the lessons learned from past communication challenges and I use them to grow
- I release any resentment or anger tied to past communication issues, and I choose peace instead
- I am worthy of healing, and I allow my voice to be a source of healing for myself and others
Throat chakra affirmations for positive communication
These throat chakra affirmations are designed to help you communicate positively and effectively.
These affirmations might resonate if you struggle to communicate in a compassionate way or find your words often aren’t received well by others.
- I communicate with clarity and kindness, fostering understanding and connection
- I choose words that uplift and inspire others, spreading positivity and joy
- My words have the power to bring peace and harmony to any situation
- I attract positive and respectful communication into my life
- I listen attentively and respond with empathy and compassion
- I communicate assertively, expressing my needs while respecting the needs of others
- I speak with integrity, ensuring my words align with my values and my truth
- Every conversation is an opportunity to learn and grow, and I approach them with an open heart
- I embrace active and open communication to resolve conflicts effectively
Throat chakra affirmations for creativity and self-expression
These throat chakra affirmations are designed to help you express yourself creatively.
These affirmations might resonate if you struggle to express yourself or if you feel blocks surrounding your creativity.
- I express myself freely and authentically through my words, art, and actions
- My creative expression inspires and uplifts those around me
- I let go of perfectionism, knowing that true creativity is found in imperfection
- Every day I nurture my creative spirit, and it continues to blossom within me
- I trust my intuition and allow it to guide me in my creative endeavours
- Creativity is a sacred gift, and I honour it by expressing myself authentically and fearlessly
- My creative expression is a reflection of my authentic self
- I am open to exploring new artistic mediums and creative ways of expressing myself
- I embrace my unique creative gifts and allow them to shine in all that I do
For those of you who have faced wounds in the areas of communication and self-expression, the throat chakra may be a stubborn energy centre to work with.
But remember, a blocked throat chakra is not a life sentence!
Through energy healing work and throat chakra affirmations, balance can be restored over time.
In sharing these powerful throat chakra affirmations with you, I hope that this healing journey becomes a little easier.
As a reminder, to get the best results from your throat chakra affirmations, make sure to choose statements that truly resonate with you and repeat them with conviction, incorporate visualisation, feel into your body, and adopt a self-assured posture while repeating them.
Practising daily is also key and will help facilitate the changes in your energy system.
Throat chakra healing is a journey, but with consistent practice you can bring this chakra into harmony, allowing your unique authentic voice to shine brightly in the world!
Liked this post on throat chakra affirmations? Check out these other posts:
- 20 Powerful Root Chakra Affirmations to Get Grounded
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- 32 Powerful Solar Plexus Affirmations to Develop Your Purpose
- 20 Powerful Heart Chakra Affirmations to Open Your Heart Space
- 20 Powerful Third Eye Affirmations to Heighten Your Intuition
- 45 Powerful Crown Chakra Affirmations For Spiritual Healing
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Swinney proud of Tigers overcoming adversity in 'fistfight' |
Clemson returned to the practice fields on Monday in an open week ahead of a home date with Florida State on Oct. 12.
The now No. 2-ranked Tigers, featuring a roster with 80 freshmen and sophomores, are 5-0 and faced some of their most issues on Saturday in a 21-20 close call at North Carolina. "Coming in, we have a young team and I really felt like that it would probably be Texas A&M or at Syracuse early in our season but we really hadn't had much adversity," Swinney said Monday evening of his team going to Chapel Hill last week. "Then all of a sudden, you're on the road and you know it's coming somewhere along the way in your season but it happened the other night. We kind of got into a little bit of a fistfight and we outlasted them. "I can't overstate how proud I am of our guys." Swinney liked the mentality of his team despite an array of mistakes at key points. "That was a heck of a ballgame -- physical. Just proud of our mental toughness, our courage and our fight and will to win and our perseverance and our belief," Swinney said, "especially when you don't necessarily play your best game and you've got a turnover and penalties and a lot of mistakes. The intangibles that it takes to win, it's just good to be able to see that in this team because we really hadn't had any adversity to this point. It's been a tough September... "We certainly made a lot of mistakes and have so much to improved but we found a way to win and we're 5-0 after a tough September. There are a lot of positives that we can build on, especially having a game like that and you find a way to win it. If they would've got the two-point conversion, we would've still had the same mistakes, but I'm glad we were able to find a way to win the game and be able to correct from there." Swinney and Clemson's coaching staff have a checklist to work on going into the return to division action against the Seminoles (3-2, 2-1 ACC). "We've got to improve our precision," Swinney said, "our attention to detail. We've been losing the turnover margin here the last couple of games. Critical penalties. It's on all of us to get better and learn from it and just grow. "The bad news is I thought they outplayed us. We made a lot of mistakes that could've cost us the game but the good news is that we made a lot of mistakes that could've cost us the game and we still won on the road. That's a great quality for a team to have. I'm super proud of that and there are a lot of lessons that we can take from the game, for sure. We're 5-0 and our best football is in front of us but this will be a game that we'll be able to grow."
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How To Improve Employee Efficiency with the Right Timesheet Management System
Time is gold. Or in the modern business context, time is money. You have probably heard this old adage so many times. When it comes to running a profitable, safe, and reliable business, this saying still rings true today.
One of the greatest assets of a company is its employees. This is really evident as who else can influence the success and downfall of an organization but the people who are working in it. In reality, they are essential for a company to generate income. And there is no doubt that income is what’s keeping a company alive.
The sad thing is, while employees are extremely vital in the success of a business, not every business owner thinks of it that way. Yes, they appreciate their employees, give them reasonable compensation, proper tools to excellently perform their jobs, and care for their wellness with health and vacation benefits, but what they usually overlook is how employees use their time efficiently.
Win-win Situations with a Timesheet Management System
In reality, when you think about employee efficiency or time management, this is a win-win situation. The company will benefit because there will be no employee idle time and no project or activity is wasted. Losses are minimized and operations will run like a well-oiled machine. The employees will also benefit because it will make their work less stressful and more fulfilling by knowing that they have allocated and used their time well. The need to work overtime will also be minimized, so employees can spend more of their precious time with their family and loved ones.
By integrating a suitable timesheet management system in the company’s day-to-day operations, everyone will benefit, from the business owner, to the executives, to the managers and supervisors, as well as the employees, which is essentially the whole company itself!
Many companies actually do have their own time reporting system in place, but the problem is that it is too taxing or burdensome to use. There are time recording systems that are so complicated, employees take a whole day working on it just to update its contents and submit a decent report to their managers. It is kind of ironic – a whole day spent just to provide an efficiency report.
Most of the time, because of the complex nature of their timesheet management system and the fact that they have so many tasks to do in so little time, employees sometimes ignore the system and just never comply with the reporting requirements. This makes department managers run wild, as without reports they have no basis on how to make the best decisions that will benefit everyone. And the manager himself could not enforce the system to his team because he himself is burdened by using it.
How many times have you heard corporate stories like this? This is a common situation (for companies not using TimeSheet Reporter), and if you really examine it, the problem is not the time reporting system itself, but its complexity and user-friendliness.
Getting the Right Time Reporting System
The obvious solution to that problem is to have a simplified timesheet management system. What if a company could use a program that their employees have already been using all this time, readily available, easy to use and access, and build on that? Studies show that when you streamline a work process, the probability of employee compliance increases as you simplify it. And compliance further increases when you use something that is already familiar and recognizable to the users. Again, these are very observable truths.
Microsoft Office’s Outlook Calendar is already a commonly used program among office workers as part of their personal time and information management scheme. The reason is that it is very easy to use even for someone with limited knowledge in using computers. The program is also included in some standard applications that are usually already installed in office computer units, so it is accessible.
What if you combine this very simple program with supplemental software to customize a timesheet management system that perfectly fits all the reporting requirements of your company? This would be a huge benefit to your company.
By integrating with the Outlook Calendar a supplemental timesheet reporting program that can include in the appointment window an employee-defined organization, project, and activity, then it would be a lot easier and simpler. For employees that are in field work most of the time, enhance it with an option to do this when offline, as well as a feature that allows them to report their time with their mobile devices, such as a smartphone or tablet.
Add another feature that converts all these data into a report, which is available both in written and graphical representation, then time reporting seems to have become almost effortless. An employee can just click a “submit” button and his report is recorded and instantly sent to his supervisor or manager.
A supervisor or manager can then clearly see the report and effectively and quickly make a decision whether to approve it or not. If it is approved, the submitter will see it immediately, and if rejected, the report simply goes back to the submitter with some remarks on it.
Another advantage of having a common method of submitting time entries is that everything is standardized. The supervisor or manager can easily detect if there might be some lapses or insufficiencies in a report and can immediately call the attention of an employee for revisions. Reviews and alterations come within minutes or hours, and not days after when the employee has already forgotten what he is reporting about or what had transpired.
And to further improve company operations, what about if you can also integrate this simplified and customized time reporting system into other vital office systems such as ERP, CRM and accounting? The manifestation becomes apparent and company-wide, improving not only your business’ employee efficiency, but corporate reputation and branding, customer service satisfaction, and financial bottomline as well. Those are tremendous benefits that will certainly boost a company’s success.
It may sound too good to be true but it surely is possible. All it takes is innovation, an awareness to use something that is already there and add to it another thing that would simplify it and at the same time develop its functionality in a way that best serves both the employees and the company.
Actually, there is a software company right now that offer this kind of solution for your time management needs. A time reporting system that does not suffocate your employees or put them in an uncomfortable position will go a long way in operating a sustainable company.
And you might have guessed it by now – a system that can help you with all the above is TimeSheet Reporter.
Browse around our website to learn more about the solution and, if you have not already done so, get a free trial as well.
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6 top tips for how to grow long hair
We’ve all been there. You want to grow your hair out but it feels like nothing is happening. It’s like watching paint dry! Because as amazing as it would be, hair doesn’t magically grow inches overnight. It’s a delicate balance between stimulating new growth and protecting the hair you have.
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As the Homes Editor for Tom’s Guide, I’ve been testing and reviewing all kinds of appliances over the last six years. From the best washing machines, to the best vacuum cleaners and the best blenders, it’s safe to say I’ve seen it all. Plus, I’ve learnt a lot in the process. In fact, I test appliances for a living and here are my top washing machine tips.
But, to my surprise, there is one appliance which I rarely see in an American kitchen — one which I personally can’t live without. It’s not an expensive addition, and it’s one which is built with convenience in mind, so it’s truly confounding that this countertop appliance is M.I.A. Read on to see what I’m talking about and why every kitchen should have one.
Why aren’t electric kettles more popular?
The appliance I’m talking about is one of the best electric kettles. While there are indeed plenty of homes which are taking advantage of this device, it’s not nearly as popular as you’d imagine in the U.S. In fact, these are generally rarely spotted on the shelves in home department stores — you need to browse online to see the options available.
An electric kettle essentially boils water for you at the flick of a switch, taking minutes to do so. These appliances tend to feature a jug design with a flip-top or removable lid, and a gauge onside to show the internal capacity. It can be lifted cord-free from its base (which powers it) and poured out as soon as it reaches temperature. Using one of these essentially means you no longer have to wait for water to boil via the stove or the microwave. This makes an electric kettle an ideal solution if you often heat water for cooking or beverages.
There are two predominant types of electric kettle to choose from: standard and variable temperature. The latter is a more recent development. It essentially allows you to control the temperature more accurately, giving you more options than just boiling. This expands the versatility of this appliance, making it useful in more ways than one. For instance, if you’re a fan of herbal tea, a variable temperature kettle will give you access to the ideal brewing temperature. If you need to heat baby formula, a variable temperature kettle can give you a safe temperature to do so. There’s more possibilities than you’d think.
Gooseneck electric kettles are increasing in popularity as well. These feature a long and slender spout — a bit like a goose’s neck — which allows you to pour the water more slowly. This added control makes them ideal for slowly saturating aromatic tea leaves and coffee grounds — ultimately producing a better flavor and aroma. Most gooseneck kettles will offer variable temperature control, so you can program the best temperature to suit your tea and coffee, however there are standard single temperature designs available as well.
It’s important to flag that a gooseneck kettle will not be suitable for purposes where you require a large volume of water, such as for cooking. In this case, a standard jug-style kettle will be best. Gooseneck kettles do give you more accurate control over the water as you pour it, albeit at a slower rate.
It’s also worth noting that traditional kettles exist which can be heated via the stove — a half-way point between the two methods. However, these generally aren’t as efficient as electric options.
It’s hard to tell why electric kettles aren’t more popular in the U.S. Perhaps the increasing use of hot water taps is making them redundant, or perhaps consumers just aren’t aware of the benefits. If you’re in the latter category, here are some advantages to convince you.
Why should you get an electric kettle?
- Convenient — Hot water at the flick of a switch.
- Accurate — Variable temperature kettles give you accurate control of the temperature; ideal if you need a precise setting.
- Safe — Much safer versus heating water in a saucepan on the stove, out in the open.
- Fast — It’s quicker to heat water in an electric kettle versus on the stove or in the microwave.
- Portable — You can move the kettle around the house, so you could place it in a guest room for instance — no need for it to be situated in your kitchen. However, it should always be on a flat and stable surface.
- Energy efficient — An electric kettle will cut-out once the water reaches temperature, whereas it’s easy to leave the stove or microwave running for longer than necessary.
- Affordable — Electric kettles start from as little as $20, so there’s little excuse not to get one if you will make use of it. Keep in mind prices can go as high as $300, so always have a budget in mind when you browse.
There are few drawbacks to owning one of these appliances. However, you should be aware that the exterior of some electric kettles can grow hot in use, to the point where it’s a potential scalding hazard. This varies from kettle to kettle and is something which should be considered if you have young children in the house. Kettles should always be supervised in use to prevent accidents.
Electric kettles can also be quite noisy as they boil, so you may not want to use it first thing in the morning or last thing at night, unless you find a quiet model.
Otherwise, electric kettles really are something every kitchen needs. If you heat water regularly, these appliances can save you both time and effort, while giving you more control over the final temperature. And if you’re an avid tea and coffee drinker, a gooseneck kettle can give you access to aromas and flavors you never knew were possible. So why wouldn’t you have one?
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Our new mobile updates will help Premium users understand their fitness better, view their CTL ramp rate over multiple date ranges, and enable Dashboard sharing with others.
Fitness, Fatigue, and Form
The feature that you will notice first in this update is your current Fitness, Fatigue, and Form are now displayed alongside today’s workouts in the activity feed. This is not only a new feature in our mobile apps but also a change in how we talk about the Performance Management Chart metrics. Chronic Training Load (CTL) equals Fitness, Acute Training Load (ATL) equals Fatigue and Training Stress Balance (TSB) equals Form. Going forward you will start to see Fitness, Fatigue, and Form used throughout all of the TrainingPeaks products.
You will sometimes hear TSB referred to as Freshness. We like to say Form because Form is something that you come in to on the day it matters most, race day. Watch this video for more information on the PMC, Fitness, Fatigue, and Form.
The new Dashboard PMC Report displays your Fitness, Fatigue, and Form for today; and calculates your CTL Ramp Rate over the last 7, 28, 90, and 365 days. Ramp Rate can show trends in your fitness, help you to not overtrain, show you if your fitness is ahead or behind this time last year, and help guide your taper leading up to race day. Endurance coach Joe Friel suggests a Ramp Rate of 5 to 8 per week depending on your current fitness. If you see values above that range a few weeks in a row then you may be running the risk of overtraining or burnout.
You can now e-mail your customized mobile dashboard to your friends, athletes, or coach. Simply click on the chart title to enter the Settings menu, then click on the share icon in the upper right. Loading a shared Dashboard will replace all of your existing charts, we recommend backing up your Dashboard settings to the cloud first. Backing up and sharing Dashboards can be done from the Dashboard Settings Menu.
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Did you know that TrainingPeaks is compatible with over 100 apps and devices? We have partnered with Garmin and Suunto to make syncing your data seamless. There are also many 3rd party mobile apps that upload directly to TrainingPeaks as well. We have linked to a few of our favorites in the new Apps & Devices page. Here is a complete listing of all compatible apps and devices.
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Feira Internacional de Lisboa will once again play host to IGTM 14th – 17th October.
Following a successful IGTM (International Golf Travel Market) 2023 in Lisbon, RX (Reed Exhibitions), the organiser behind IGTM (International Golf Travel Market) announces that IGTM will take place for a second year in Portugal’s capital city of Lisbon 14th – 17th October 2024, once again at Feira Internacional de Lisboa – the first time in the event’s history to host the event in the same city for two consecutive years.
According to consultancy firm Future Market Insights, golf tourism globally is expected to be worth some $23.3 billion (£18.5 billion) by the end of the 2023, of which $3.3 billion (£2.65 billion) will be sold in Europe alone. IGTM is the community for golf travel professionals. At its heart, the event hosts pre-scheduled meetings between golf destinations, resorts, and courses and golf travel agents, travel advisers, and tour operators. Through face-to-face meetings, up to 1,300 industry leaders come together to cultivate and shape the outbound golf tourism market.
Exhibitors at this year’s event have shared their IGTM feedback. Guy Moran, Head of Trademarks & Commercial Support, The PGA commented; “IGTM consistently provides PGA Branded Properties with the opportunity to meet buyers from around the world, and this year has continued to deliver this tangible benefit to our highly valued client venues. The pre-event golf day and the welcome and farewell dinners also provide delegates with excellent networking opportunities to connect with old and new acquaintances which is so important in the people-driven golf tourism industry.”
Buyers also share their insights on why they attend IGTM. Senior Sales Consultant, Premier Golf USA, and journalist Dove Jones added; “Having not attended the show for several years, I was pleased to see how far the quality of service, amenities, choice and diversity have come, especially in the emerging destinations. This is important for the US market, where travellers want to explore, enjoy different cultures and add some golf!”
In a statement, David Griffiths, Event Manager for IGTM organised by RX (Reed Exhibitions) said, “We are excited to return to Lisbon for another busy IGTM event. Our attendees have seen the city in action, experienced some of the golf courses at our Golf Day, and enjoyed the delights that Lisbon has to offer. The team are already working on improvements for the 2024 edition and can’t wait to welcome the ‘who’s who’ of the golf tourism industry back to Portugal’s capital city in October.”
The 2024 event will see different venues used for IGTM Golf Day and the official IGTM social functions throughout the week. We’ll continue with the popular & successful ‘speed networking’ session for all attendees and give increased opportunities for exhibiting brands to meet with the international media present.
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Turquoise bays and houses on the seaside: 10 best beaches in the world according to Lonely Planet
One of the best ways to reconnect with nature is to feel the sand between your toes. The new Best Beaches in the World guide from travel giant Lonely Planet includes popular destinations like Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro and Ao Maya in Thailand, as well as private resort paradises like Mnemba Island in Zanzibar.
Head out early in the morning to enjoy the dazzling volcanic splendor of Sarakiniko in Greece. At the end of the day, the sunset over the Baltic Sea is especially magnificent in Duodde, on the Danish island of Bornholm. Cabo San Juan del Gioia on the Colombian Caribbean coast is worth a two-hour walk, writes Lonely Planet, and a ferry ride to Anse Source d'Argent in the Seychelles is part of the fun.
The Pass, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
At high tide, The Pass has a right-hand break that turns this stretch of pink and creamy, pillowy sand into a surfer's paradise. Located on the easternmost point of mainland Australia, Cape Byron, whether you're a pro or a beginner on a board, there's something for everyone in the bay, including lessons for beginners.
The midden (a pile of shells and bones) next to the jetty indicates the rich Aboriginal history of the area, and the subtropical rainforest that runs along the edge of the pass is home to local koalas and bush turkeys. Delta Kay, a woman from the Arakwal Bunjalung tribe, offers walking tours around the cape, and several hiking trails allow you to admire the pass from different angles. The 0.3-mile (0.48 km) Palm Valley Currenbah trail is wheelchair accessible and winds through the palm rainforest to picnic and barbecue areas. The most scenic route, however, is the 2.3-mile (3.7 km) Cape Byron Loop, which passes by the beautiful homes on Wategos Beach and Little Wategos Beach. Note: If you want to surf the pass, a law from 2023 requires that you use a surfboard leash (foot rope).
Getting there: There are a limited number of paid parking spaces on the beach. Arrive in advance or walk from the center of Byron (20 minutes; there is a wheelchair accessible path on the beach). In addition, there is also a limited amount of parking available at nearby Captain Cook and Clarks beaches.
Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Known for its amazing sunsets, which locals often applaud, Rio de Janeiro's Ipanema Beach stretches for 1.9 miles (3 km). Local subcultures use the numbered lifeguard chairs as different markers for their sections of the beach. For example, Posto 9, located off Rua Vinicius de Moraes, is a favorite spot for the trendy crowd, attracting the young and beautiful as well as artists and hippies. Praia Farme, located opposite Rua Farme de Amoedo, is a place where the gay community gathers. Posto 8 is a place where children from the favela gather. Between Ipanema and Copacabana, Posto 7 is popular with surfers, and Posto 10 is where volleyball, soccer, and footvolley are played.
Getting there: Ipanema Beach is located in the southern zone of Rio de Janeiro. The Av Vieira Souto street runs along the beach, and the nearest metro station is General Osório.
Ao Maya, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Thailand
Measuring just 49 feet wide (15 m) and 820 feet long (250 m), Ao Maya is a sliver of beach hidden beneath limestone cliffs. However, it caught the attention of film director Danny Boyle, who used its ombre turquoise waters and fine white sand as the setting for the 2000 movie The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The popularity of the movie attracted about 6,000 tourists to Ao Maya every day. However, the influx of tourists led to the accumulation of garbage, damage to plants and corals, and disturbance of wildlife.
This prompted Thai officials to close the bay in 2018. They initially hoped the beach would reopen in a few months, but it remained closed until 2022. It was then reopened with improved infrastructure and additional security. Now, tourist activities are governed by new rules: swimming is prohibited (although knee-deep wading is allowed); boats cannot anchor in the bay; and only 375 visitors can visit per hour. Nevertheless, the trip is worth it to spend time in this incredible paradise and appreciate the natural beauty that was almost lost.
Getting there: From neighboring Koh Phi Phi Don, take an early morning boat tour (20 minutes one way) to avoid the crowds. Alternatively, you can get here by speedboat from Phuket and Krabi.
Mnemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania
After a few intense days of safari on the Tanzanian mainland, Mnemba Island will be the perfect place to relax. Available only to guests of the 23-room andBeyond resort, this luxurious white sand beach is like your own personal coastal paradise. Indulge in long walks and enjoy some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling spots.
Getting there: Staying at the resort involves a transfer from either Stone Town or Abeid Amani Karume International Airport on Unguja Island, Zanzibar. Then it's a short boat ride to Mnemba Island.
Sarakiniko, Milos Cyclades, Greece
To visit Sarakiniko, the sun-bleached volcanic cliffs that plunge into a small, deep turquoise section of the Aegean Sea, you'll need to bring everything you need. Breathtaking views and cool waters make up for the challenges. Centuries of wave and wind erosion have caused the rocks on the beach to deepen and curve, creating caves to explore and alabaster cliffs to jump off. Sunbathe on the rocks or use them as an access point to slide into the water for snorkeling.
Sarakiniko, one of the most favorite beaches in Greece, can be overcrowded with tourists. To avoid the crowds, come here in September and October. If you come here during the high season, arrive in the morning and the only sounds you will hear are the wind and the lapping of the waves. If possible, come back here at sunset - it's a magnificent sight when the alabaster-colored rocks glow against the fiery hues of the setting sun.
Getting there: Sarakiniko is located 1.9 miles (3 km) north of Adamas port, on the northernmost coast of Milos. There are several daily buses from Adamas in the summer, and parking is available for those arriving by scooter, car, or ATV. Milos Airport receives domestic flights to and from Athens, or you can reach Milos by ferry from the Athens port of Piraeus (2½ to 6½ hours), as well as from other islands such as Santorini (two hours).
Chesterman Beach, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Most people come to Chesterman Beach to surf, but the scenery will take your breath away. From the misty mornings when the fog falls on the soft sand to the fiery skies in the evening when the sun sinks behind the cedars, you can spend the whole day here. The beach is also great for kayaking, paddleboarding, and watching hundreds of colorful starfish, anemones, urchins, and other marine life appear in the tide pools.
You can even enjoy the beach while whale watching, practicing outdoor yoga, or walking along the sandbar at low tide. The calm summer months are ideal for beginner surfers, and there are several surf schools in town run by experts. Winter, with its serious surf, attracts experienced surfers. Surfing competitions are also held here. Be sure to bring a wetsuit as the water temperature does not exceed 57°F (13.8°C).
Getting there: Chesterman Beach is located 3.1 miles (5 km) south of Tofino, near the far western end of the Pacific Highway on Vancouver Island. You can easily get here by bike from Tofino. Regular ferries run between Vancouver and Nanaimo (on Vancouver Island) in just under two hours. From there, it's 125 miles (200 km) west to Tofino - about three hours by car or four hours by bus.
Cabo San Juan del Gia, Tayrona National Natural Park, Colombia
The golden sands and coconut palms of Colombia's Caribbean coast, surrounded by tropical rainforests, look like paintings - especially Cabo San Juan del Gia. It is located in a national park that stretches along the coast from the Taganga River near Santa Marta to the mouth of the Rio Piedras, 22 miles (35 km) to the east, and covers about 29,900 acres (12,100 ha) of land and 7,400 acres (3,000 ha) of coral-rich sea.
Although it will take a bit of a hike to reach these picturesque turquoise bays surrounded by rocky outcrops (approximately 2 hours), it is well worth it - and many agree, as the beach is popular with locals and tourists alike. If you want to wake up with an incredible view, you can rent a hammock, a tent, or one of the few houses surrounding the beach. Note: they are rented out on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early, especially during the high season (December and January). There is also a restaurant here, so you won't go hungry, but don't forget to bring water or a purifying device, as you will need it here. Plastic is not allowed in the park, so make sure you don't bring any with you. You'll want to leave this beautiful beach in pristine condition for future generations to enjoy.
Getting there: From the Santa Marta Public Market to the entrance of El Zaino Park, 23 miles (37 km) to the east, you can take a bus that leaves frequently every day. Shuttle buses run from the park entrance to the trailhead. You can also reach the beach on a two-hour walk or a 50-minute boat ride.
Anse Source d'Argent, La Digue, Seychelles
Seychelles is the world's most beautiful tropical island in the Indian Ocean. With its pristine white sands shaded by coconut palms and shallow turquoise waters lapping gently over granite boulders, Anse Source d'Argent is usually found on lists of the world's best beaches, and no wonder. This is a dream beach. Getting here is quite an adventure, but a fun one that includes a ferry, a bike ride (or a walk) to L'Union Estate, a former vanilla and coconut plantation that charges a small fee for beach access.
Before heading 0.43 miles (700 m) down the road, take a moment to explore the estate turned museum and get your first glimpse of heaven on earth. While enjoying the beach, you can also sip on freshly squeezed fruit juices and coconut cocktails (with rum if you prefer) at one of the rustic beach bars located along the beach. To avoid the inevitable crowds, come early in the morning and then return later in the evening (with the same entrance ticket) to enjoy a gorgeous sunset on an almost empty beach.
Getting there: La Digue can be reached in less than two hours by ferry from Victoria on the main island of Mahé, and in just 15 minutes by ferry from Baie St. Anne on Praslin.
Playa Balandra, La Paz BCS, Mexico
A closed beach in a bay with shallow waters and azure waters, Playa Balandra is ideal for children. In addition to swimming, it is also a very active beach where you can rent kayaks and paddleboards. Visitors to the beach can also explore the tide pools and hike to the neighboring coves. A protected area surrounded by arid, cactus-covered mountains, the beach is part of the azure Balandra Bay with clear water and white sand. Currently, only 450 people per day are allowed on this beach (with two time slots from 8 am to noon and from 1 to 5 pm), so it's never too crowded, but it's still best to get there early to take up some free time. The first Sunday of every month is reserved exclusively for locals, so make sure you plan your beach day in advance. Please note that beach chairs and umbrellas are available for rent, but there are no other facilities.
Getting there: Make the 30-minute drive north from La Paz in a rental car or take the bus from La Paz Malecon bus station, which leaves about every two hours from 9 am.
Punta Paloma, Tarifa, Cádiz, Spain
With its soft sands, sparkling waters and wind-carved dunes against the backdrop of Morocco and the Strait of Gibraltar, it's easy to see why Punta Paloma is one of Spain's most seductive beaches. The deep blue Atlantic offers excellent swimming, the dunes offer dazzling views, and the beach restaurants offer tinto con limón (red wine with lemonade). This beach is loved by everyone from beginners to locals.
A walk along the western end of the curved sand will lead you to natural mud baths where you can color your skin with mineral-rich mud. There are several other hiking and horseback riding trails along the surrounding hills, some of which will take you to sites such as the prehistoric Los Algarbes necropolis.
If you prefer the beach, there are several opportunities for kitesurfing rentals and lessons. And if you prefer the sand and watching the waves, you'll likely be able to spot dolphins, whales, migratory birds, and maybe even a turtle.
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Legendary Washington noise-rock/post-hardcore trio Unwound has been steadily reissuing a series of career-spanning box sets via Numero Group over the last few years. The reissue series launched with Kid Is Gone in 2013, then continued with Rat Conspiracy and No Energy in 2014, and will wrap the series with Empire, which comes out on Friday, September 4. The box set spans the final four years of the band’s career, and includes the albums Challenge for a Civilized Society (1998) and Leaves Turn Inside You (2001). They’re essential recordings for any fans of experimental punk, and Leaves Turn was an incredible high note for the band to walk into the sunset. So if you haven’t heard them yet, now’s your chance. The full four-hour box set is now streaming on Soundcloud, courtesy of Fact. Listen to the Unwound Empire stream below.
Read our interview with Unwound, in which the band discusses Leaves Turn Inside You, and their online archive.
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Check out this epic visualization of how the power of different civilizations has changed over time, from the ancient Egyptians to the domination of the Romans and later the British Empire. This image isn’t quite big enough to make all of the writing legible, but you still should be able to see the size of Empires. You can see VERY detailed and interactive version at The David Rumsey Map Collection.
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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Callander, The Crown Hotel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its charming environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, The Crown Hotel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Callander.
Rooms at The Crown Hotel provide a flat screen TV, and guests can stay connected with free wifi.
You can also enjoy free breakfast while staying at The Crown Hotel. Need a place to park? There is paid public parking available nearby.
Nearby landmarks such as St Kessogs Church (0.1 mi) and Callander Kirk (0.2 mi) make The Crown Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Callander.
If you like pubs, The Crown Hotel is conveniently located near The Lade Inn and The Riverside Inn.
Looking to explore? Then look no further than Galleria Luti (0.1 mi), which is a popular Callander attraction – and it is conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel.
Whether you’re travelling for business, pleasure or both, The Crown Hotel is sure to make your visit to Callander one worth remembering.
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Trowers & Hamlins and Agenda Consulting carried out an independent survey between 19 February and 9 March 2018 looking at the payment of sleep-in covers and whether providers are paying the national minimum wage for time spent. 109 organisations responded which makes this the most comprehensive survey undertaken on this subject.
This survey supplements the survey we carried out last March on sleep-in shifts. In November last year HMRC set up the Social Care Compliance Scheme (the SCCS), and the comparative data shows that the landscape has changed dramatically. The survey reveals an increased awareness of the sleep in issue, but also highlights the potentially damaging costs and consequences for providers, many of whom simply do not have the budget to make up the National Minimum Wage (NMW) shortfall.
There is evidence that more providers are paying the NMW for sleep-ins, a trend which is likely to continue.
Who pays for sleep-ins?
The survey last March showed that commissioners had only agreed to fund 14% of service at NMW rates, and refused to pay or refused to even engage with the issue on 67% of services. The results of the latest survey show there has been a significant rise in the number of services the commissioners have agreed to fund at the NMW from 14% to 49%. However, this still means that the majority of sleep-ins services are not funded by commission.
37% of providers have asked commissioners to fund the historical NMW liability, and the majority of those have found that they do not even want to discuss it.
The back pay bill?
The impact of back pay is potentially very serious. It is difficult to estimate what the back pay liability is; the aggregate of those providers who responded place it at a total of £102.88 million and the respondents to the survey are employers of an estimated 7.4% of those working in social care.
Nearly 70% of providers feel that the issue means that viability to businesses is at risk, as only 6% of providers have budgeted for back pay liability.
What's the effect on care?
Surprisingly, the mean proportion of all services which will become unviable within the next year across those who gave data is 52%. This will affect 30% of people who rely on services from these providers. Nearly half (46%) of all providers believe they would have to make redundancies.
So far, providers have decided not to bid or negotiate for 273 new contracts because of their financial situation. Many are looking at mergers and reconfiguring care services. There are business opportunities for housing providers here.
The pressure on the social care system is nothing new, but is the lack of funding of sleep-in pay issue a tipping point? Whatever the outcome of the much-needed debate into the future of care services, it seems clear from the findings of the survey that a solution will have to be found sooner rather than later. | <urn:uuid:d17ecc82-c091-4ec5-8971-78f2fc722903> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.trowers.com/insights/2018/june/sleep-ins---a-tipping-point-for-care-provision | 2024-04-17T10:09:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.974558 | 591 |
The retail industry has advanced over the years. More and more people are getting comfortable with sitting in the luxury of their home to shop online, rather than moving to a physical store. This has also resulted in millions of Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce stores springing up, giving consumers myriads of options to choose from. With the massive competition, online shop owners constantly deal with, the only real way to succeed is to focus on retaining customers. After all, it is less expensive to maintain existing customers than to acquire new ones.
Increasing customer retention is all about easing the shopping experience, offering reward programs for repeat purchases, and proving to customers that you care about them. Before diving deeper into some of these strategies, let’s first understand why customer retention is so crucial.
Why is customer retention crucial for your business?
In the ecommerce world, retaining customers is often more profitable than acquiring new ones. This is the business’s ability to attract and keep its existing customers without losing them to its competitors. Repeat customers spend at least 15% more in one single order and 120% more within the year.
It is a fact that as a business, you cannot succeed if you keep losing customers. This is one of the most vital reasons store owners need to focus on retention. The more loyal your customers become, the more they do business with you as your brand grows stronger. Another crucial reason is that loyal customers can become your best source of new referrals. If existing customers are more than satisfied with your service, they will promote your business to the people they know. Their word-of-mouth referrals, reviews, and recommendations can become your greatest source of new customers.
Again, existing customers will generate a lot more purchases than new visitors. Since they have already gone through the sales process and have been satisfied with your delivery, they wouldn’t have a problem purchasing repeatedly from your storefront. It gets even better when they have been rewarded for a previous purchase or stand to benefit from a future one. When retailers build a strong relationship with their customers, trust is established, making them comfortable enough to do business with you even for a lifetime. Here are ten ways you can improve customer retention in your online store.
1. Set up a rewards program
The benefits of setting up a rewards program or a customer loyalty program for your store can not be underestimated. The key to maintaining customers is to know about your customers and offer relevant value to them through a rewards program. Consumers who join loyalty programs are more than willing to increase their spending so they can get more rewards. They will also return to claim more rewards by making future purchases in your store.
Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce users can benefit from a loyalty program such as Beans, which has all the features necessary to retain customers. Retailers can set up reward points which can later be redeemed for discounts or other products with each purchase. They can also reward points for referring other people or recommending the brand on social media. Special rewards such as birthday deals, festive deals, and random offers, which can all be set up within the Beans app, are designed to entice the customer to stay loyal to the brand and transact more.
2. Offer time-limited promotions
This strategy is quite effective in maintaining existing customers due to the sense of urgency it creates. By offering promotions bound by a specific time range to customers, they are more likely to return to your store quicker and place an order. Of course, the promotional offer should be attractive and relevant to spark the interest of that client. For instance, sending an offer such as a “25% discount off any product purchased within the next three days” will get customers trooping to benefit from the offer before it expires. They will also be more open to doing business with you if they receive such valuable offers from time to time.
3. Create a custom marketing experience for your customer
E-commerce software comes with its difficulties, and one of these is software integrations. While there are numerous software specifically designed to fix a particular issue, you may not have the time or resources to use different software simultaneously. Then, there is also the challenge of being able to customize each function to suit your brand. Customers will be more comfortable with a brand that is consistent in all its marketing efforts. The Beans suite is perfect for creating such a unified and integrated marketing experience. It allows retailers to connect every aspect of their marketing strategy, right from loyalty programs, to referral programs, popups, notification widgets, email automation, and social media automation on their store. With the Beans suite, online retailers can deliver a more customized and seamless shopping experience that enables buyers to recognize the brand easily.
4. Create a community around your brand
Another effective way to boost retention is to build a community around your brand. This nurtures and strengthens the relationship between you and your customers while encouraging loyalty to the brand. Hosting valuable community events (whether virtual or in-person) can increase bonding among shoppers while prompting them to visit your store more often and eventually make purchases.
5. Incentivize customers for being active on social media
As a DTC brand, you need to establish a strong social media presence and engage with customers. More importantly, if you want to keep existing customers active, you should invest in rewarding them for their participation. With the Beans app, for example, you can set a rule that rewards customers with points for either following, liking, or sharing a post on your social media platform. This will encourage them to interact better with your brand and foster a lasting relationship.
6. Incentivize customers for buying frequently
Convincing customers to buy frequently from you becomes less tiring when they know they can benefit from repeat purchases. You can offer reward points to customers for making more purchases in your store. The repeat purchase rule in the Beans loyalty app is so effective in implementing this strategy because it allows you to give first-time as well as long-term customers reward points for making their second, third, or frequent purchases.
7. Reward customers for their birthday
Birthdays are great opportunities to capture the hearts of your customers. What’s even better is that everyone appreciates a good birthday celebration. To make customers feel appreciated, you can reward them on their birthdays by offering them free points, discounts, or free products in your store. Beans' birthday rule is ideal for rewarding points to celebrants either on their birthdate, within their birth week, or birth month. This strategy is proven to work and yield more purchases because people are more willing to treat themselves during their birthdays. These birthday reward points can be personalized based on the amount those customers spend on your shop and their purchase frequency when you use Beans.
8. Organize contests or giveaway
Organizing a contest or giveaway in your online store is by far one of the simplest strategies to keep customers engaged in the long term. Customers enjoy receiving rewards, thus they wouldn’t mind engaging more frequently with your brand if they can gain something valuable from it. This is why it is important that online retailers periodically indulge their customers in giveaways and contests that will increase engagement. While customers benefit from the free prizes and products through these giveaways, retailers can use these opportunities to gain more store visits and sales.
9. Do a customer survey and get feedback on customer experience
Another strategy to increase retention is to find out how customers feel and improve on their shopping experience. This can be done by surveying them and getting feedback on their experience with your store so far. You can prepare questionnaires for customers who visit your online, asking them if they are satisfied with the experience while allowing them to share their feedback as well. This will help you know which issues need to be fixed and which aspects of your business need to be improved on.
10. Make each customer feel unique
The best way to retain customers in your online store is to make them feel more special than they would when shopping with your competitors. As such, you need to tailor your messages to suit each customer’s shopping journey. You can also make customers feel unique by sending more personalized emails and offers. For instance, mentioning customers’ names in your emails, or imprinting their names on an offer will make them feel more noticed and appreciated.
Regardless of which of these strategies you implement, automation will enable you to save more time and resources. You should also be willing to try out new business improvement strategies to increase customer retention in your store. Integrating the Beans suite on your Shopify, WooCommerce, or BigCommerce store could be the first step into making this work. | <urn:uuid:c8f7dcfc-fe0b-40ab-8d63-c8588308cbbe> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.trybeans.com/blog/increase-ecommerce-retention?ref=beans.ghost.io | 2024-04-17T08:35:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.959582 | 1,766 |
If you are a fan of Japanese entertainment, then I am sure you have heard the word ‘Isekai’ thrown around plenty of times. But what is Isekai? Where did it come from? How did it become so prominent, and is it here to stay?
Isekai is defined in English as ‘a different world’, or ‘other world’. The genre follows a similar pattern throughout, a formula that is tried and true, and goes as follows.
The protagonist goes through a troubled life on Earth, experiencing trials and tribulations that are not in their favor. Eventually, through what some would say is immaculate conception, the protagonist finds themselves born again in a fantasy world in which they are typically given a handicap, or incentive to help their journey through the unknown. They are sometimes assigned a quest on arrival, or they have to find a purpose for their existence on their own.
If you’ve watched one Isekai anime, then chances are you’ve seen all of them. Although they all deviate slightly from the known formula, they all share a common goal, experiencing a different reality than what they are used to. The outcomes are almost overwhelmingly positive, but that does not take away from the trials that our characters face in real-time.
How did the genre come to be?
Isekai stories have been a concept in Japanese history for a long time. In ancient Japanese folk tales, the idea of being transported to another era or place was not uncommon. But as time went on, the concept reappeared in both Japanese and American media.
An example of American isekais is Alice and Wonderland, or the Wizard of Oz.
The Isekai concept took over Japanese animation over a millennium later.
Shows like Sword Art Online, RE: Zero, Rise of the Shield Hero, and more, have helped revive the genre entirely. It has now become a major staple of Japanese storytelling due to the unlimited amount of story potential the genre presents.
Since the list of Isekais’ is very long, some will say that the genre is oversaturated. But what trope in entertainment has not been milked relentlessly? Perhaps we should focus our attention on other repetitive story elements, like school life, beach episodes, and unnecessary fan service. Or any shows that use evil demons as the antagonist, overpowered Shonen protagonists, and more.
Every genre is repetitive in one way or another, but spinning the premise in a different direction can make it a whole new story altogether. Once the initial premise has been set, the story can go through many changes and routes to differentiate itself from the competition.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Jury selection in the murder trial of Jacqueline and Trezell West is scheduled to begin later this month.
The California City couple were in court for a motion hearing on Wed, March 1. The adoptive parents of Orrin and Orson West, born Cincere and Classic Pettus, were charged with second-degree murder in the death of the two boys in December 2020. The two are facing six felony counts in connection with the boys' disappearance.
The District Attorney's Office said its investigation revealed the boys died approximately three months before the couple reported them missing.
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TV is one of the most common household appliances we use, and you may have browsed numerous TV reviews on forums or websites, but still can't decide which model to buy. In fact, shopping for a TV can sometimes become difficult, as you need to consider many factors to choose the most suitable one.
Just in time for Black Friday 2022, many TV models will be available at different levels of discounts and deals, making it a great time to buy a TV. Before your purchase, you should take a moment to read this 2022 Black Friday TV buying guide. This article will give you an overview of the parameters you want to know about (such as resolution, contrast, color gamut, etc.), TV technology, features, and the most important factors to consider when shopping for a TV.
Picture Quality: What makes it good?
When you are browsing TV reviews, you will definitely see one review criterion, which is picture quality. But you may be confused as to how exactly to evaluate a TV's picture quality. We can evaluate a TV's picture by its resolution, contrast ratio, color, and dynamics, and now I will introduce you to the significance of these parameters.
When browsing TV spec sheets, you may have seen 4K, or 1080P resolution. Resolution refers to the number of pixels on a display. Generally speaking, the higher the screen resolution, the clearer the picture, provided that the TV is the same size and the source matches. Therefore, we will always seek a higher resolution.
The current mainstream resolution in the TV market is 4K, also known as UHD (Ultra HD) TV, which refers to 3840 x 2160 pixels. Before that, 1920 x 1080 resolution (also known as Full HD) dominated the standard for many years.
2020 is the first year of commercialization for 8K TVs. 8K (7680 x 4320) is notable for being four times sharper than 4K. But let's not discuss that for now.
Is it worth getting a 4K TV?
If you insist on buying a 1080p TV, you'll have to choose a low-end TV with terrible picture quality smaller than 43". Unless you're on a budget (there are currently very cheap 4K TVs, which we'll talk about later), I suggest you go for a 4K TV. Because a 4K TV has four times the number of pixels of a 1080p, which means a much sharper picture. Even though you don't care about watching 4K content, a 4K TV can upgrade your regular HD content and give you a better picture experience.
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The contrast ratio (CR) of a TV screen is usually referred to as "static contrast ratio", which is the ratio of the brightness between the brightest area (white) and the darkest area (black) of the screen at the same test frame.To be more precise, the luminance range is one of the biggest gaps between the displayed picture and the real scene. High contrast is the basis for the accurate reproduction of both bright and dark scenes.
Two concepts related to contrast are peak brightness and black level. High-end TVs usually have high peak brightness, and high brightness can significantly improve picture quality. The black level is the performance of the picture in the dark light scene. In addition to describing the "depth of black", it also includes accuracy, stability, dark details, and other aspects.
Color gamut and color depth
The color gamut of a TV is a subset of the CIE color space. Common color gamut standards are NTSC, Rec.709, DCI P3, sRGB, Adobe RGB, Rec.2020, etc. Among them, Rec.2020 is the color gamut standard for UHDTV.
Wide Color Gamut
A wide color gamut is the foundation of good color performance. For TVs supporting HDR, the color gamut is one of the main factors affecting the HDR effect. There is a significant difference in color gamut coverage between different grades of TVs of the same type. Different manufacturers advertise with different color gamut standards. Under the same standard, the color gamut coverage is generally QLED > OLED > LED.
The dynamic performance of flat-panel TVs is mainly determined by the panel response time, refresh rate, and dynamic compensation technology.
The current 4K LCD panel grayscale response time is mostly within 20ms. High-end LCD TVs can do 10ms or even lower.
Motion Compensation (MEMC)
The high latency characteristics of liquid crystal molecules make motion compensation technology the key to solving the problem of dragging shadows in highly dynamic scenes. The current mainstream solutions are black frame insertion (BFI) and analog frame insertion. If you often watch ball games and play PS games, it is recommended to choose a TV equipped with MEMC technology.
120Hz high refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 interface, variable refresh rate (VRR), and automatic low latency mode (ALLM) are the four essential elements of a high dynamic performance TV.
HDR or (High Dynamic Range) is the collective name for a class of digital image technology standards. It can enhance the contrast, color, and brightness of the TV to a certain extent, making the image rendering more realistic. Due to the different technical specifications, HDR standards are divided into Perceptual Quantization (PQ) and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG), and the more refined Perceptual Quantization (PQ) is Dolby Vision (Dolby Vision) and HDR10, etc.
HDR10, an open-source standard, is the most widely used HDR standard today, and TVs with Dolby Vision usually support HDR10 or vice versa. However, only a few mid-range and high-end TVs usually support Dolby Vision.
TV Types and Technologies
LED, QLED & OLED
At present, flat-panel TVs are mainly divided into two camps: LED and OLED. QLED TVs are LED TVs equipped with quantum dot technology.
LED TVs are LCD TVs with WLED as the backlight and are the type of TVs that currently occupy a mainstream position because of their cost advantage. With the popularity of Mini LED and Micro LED, combined with quantum dot technology, the picture quality of LED TVs will be improved.
OLED TVs use OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) as the light source, which has advantages over LED in terms of contrast, black level, dynamic performance, and thin panels.
Panel and Backlight
LCD TVs use IPS and VA panels. IPS screens are superior in viewing Angle, while VA screens are superior in contrast and backlight uniformity.
Generally speaking, the picture quality of the same level VA screen TV is better than that of an IPS screen TV. Most high-end LED TVs use VA screens.
According to the different ways of light source arrangement, the backlight type of LED TV is divided into Edge Lit and Direct Lit.
The advantage of Edge-lit is that the LED beads are distributed on the bottom side of the panel, using the light guide plate to direct the light beam to the screen. The disadvantage is that the backlight uneven problem and edge light leakage phenomenon are obvious, and it is difficult to do more than one partition control light.
Direct-Lit is divided into two types, one is the backlight module (back-lit) with a small number of beads and no partitioning. The other is a full-array backlight module (full-array) that supports partitioned light control. The "full-array backlight + partitioned light control" is the most ideal backlight type at present.
Bigger is better? Not always.
When we talk about TV size, one of the things we always hear is that the bigger the screen, the better. It's true that a larger 4K screen provides a better experience, but it also often means a higher budget. From a practical point of view, there are many factors that determine the screen size, such as viewing distance, resolution, room aesthetics, TV mounting height, viewing angle, etc.
With the above factors in mind, you can use the TV size calculator and the TV Mounting Height Calculator to get the size of the TV, the best viewing distance for you, and the appropriate mounting height before you buy the TV.
If there are no special needs, the most appropriate size in a conventional TV is generally located between 55-65 inches for a room or living room.
HDMI and connection
Ports and connections may be overlooked before you buy, but you need to pay attention to the number of HDMI ports in case you run out of them later. The integration of the newer HDMI 2.1 with VRR, G-Sync, and FreeSync technologies is a key focus for gamers. These configurations have the ability to provide smooth, non-tearing images.
Most new models now come equipped with WiFi and smart systems that allow you to access the Internet, get streaming services, and download apps instead of using cable or satellite. Of course, there are several smart systems on the market to choose from, each with different characteristics. You can refer to check the difference between WebOS vs. Android TV vs. Tizen OS. And there's also an update to Google TV, which is an updated version of Android TV and offers a more personalized user experience.
While price is the last word, it has to be admitted that it is one of the most important factors influencing TV buying decisions. Holidays like Black Friday are the best opportunity to get a high-performance TV at an affordable price. We will keep you updated on Black Friday TV discounts, please pay attention to the forum information.
Here are a few Black Friday early-bird TV deals
32-49 inch TV
- Insignia 43" F30 4K fire TV: One of the cheapest 4K Fire TVs you can buy.
- TCL 43" 4 series 4K TV
- Toshiba C350 43" 4K fire TV
50-59 inch TV
- Insignia 50" F30 Fire TV
- Hisense 50 "A6 series 4K TV
- TCL 55" 4K QLED TV
- Hisense 55-inch U8H mini LED 4K TV
- SONY 65" Bravia X90K
- Onn 65" 4K QLED Roku TV
- Samsung 65-inch QLED 4K TV
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How to repay a home loan in record time
The Daily Telegraph money reporter discusses how to save interest on your mortgage with our contribution.
Go early and go hard – it’s the best way to wipe out a mortgage with record-breaking speed.
Home loan interest can be confusing, and mortgage advisers say up to half of borrowers don’t realise how it’s calculated so they miss out on fast repayment.
One myth is that all interest is added upfront, says mortgage broker Rebecca Jarrett-Dalton.
“Interest is charged on the daily outstanding balance – while the balance is highest the interest is highest, hence it appears to be front-end loaded but it isn’t,” she says.
“The sooner you can attack the balance the more interest you will save over the life of the loan.”
Jarrett-Dalton suggests borrowers match mortgage repayments to their pay cycle to potentially create more frequent payments and interest savings.
Rebecca Jarrett-Dalton says attacking your mortgage will deliver big interest savings.
She says borrowers should avoid separate accounts for savings and instead use mortgage offset accounts or redraw facilities to maximise money saved.
“In terms of interest savings offset and redraw are the same, but with redraw you might have some limits, for example a minimum of $1000,” Jarrett-Dalton says.
“But a redraw is more out of sight, out of mind.”
Charter Finance managing director Dean Perlman says interest rates were considered cheap five years ago when they were 5 per cent, and that was double the amount being paid today.
“Ultimately when the world recovers, rates will increase again, so it’s better to pay more off now and let it benefit you,” he says.
Perlman is also a fan of mortgage offset accounts to help pay off loans faster.
“Any funds held in an offset account will work towards reducing the total interest payable for that particular month, resulting in less interest being charged,” he says.
“It is typically recommended to pay off as much as one can from the first day you have you loan, as day one is when the greatest portion of interest is charged.”
Perlman says borrowers should look seek better deals.
“Lenders typically offer new clients better rates than they do existing clients,” he says.
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The overarching aims of the qualifications are to develop knowledge, understanding and skill in coaching and/or mentoring, so these techniques can be used effectively with a wide range of individuals in and across organisations operating in different sectors. The qualifications will establish the connection between coaching, mentoring and the achievement of personal effectiveness, professional performance and organisational goals.
It will provide the opportunity for learners to develop knowledge and understanding in both mentoring and/or coaching techniques depending on whether learners choose to follow a programme of study leading to a Certificate in Coaching or a Certificate in Mentoring or a Diploma in Coaching and
In addition, the units will provide opportunities for application of the learning leading to improved performance in the role of coach and/or mentor. Learners will be able to work with individuals in a business context, an education/training context or the not-for-profit sector. These opportunities can be applied to staff working at different levels in the organisations. This will facilitate embedding of improved practice leading to higher levels of personal development and professional practice from those being coached or mentored and subsequently higher achievement of institutional goals and success. This is increasingly important in the changing and competitive environments in which organisations operate. This can lead to the development of an institutional culture of coaching and mentoring.
This suite of qualifications provide knowledge and understanding of coaching and/or mentoring principles and develop best practice in their application. Each qualification has a specific focus and programme length aimed at meeting the needs of individual learners and the organisations, where they may be employed.
There are two pathways available within this qualification;
• Pathway 1–ATHE Level 6 Certificate in Coaching (for people in Business/Organisations)
• Pathway 2–ATHE Level 6 Certificate in Coaching (for people in Education and/or Training)
Principles and practice of coaching and mentoring (11 credits)
Personal development for coached and mentors (8 credits)
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• Coaching education professionals (8 Credits)
• Coaching for business/ organisational improvement (8 Credits)
This qualification is designed for learners who have the appropriate levels of experience and maturity to take on the roles of coach and mentor. For example, the learners may have extensive experience of working in the roles where mentoring or coaching is taking place. It is likely that learners will at least be aged 21 and above.
For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of following:
• a level 5 or level 6 qualification in a range of subject areas
• other equivalent international qualifications
• qualifications and/or training in coaching or mentoring.
• Learners must have an appropriate standard of English to enable them to access relevant resources and complete the unit assignments.
learners who successfully complete may be able to reach higher levels of responsibility in their roles. They may also progress to higher level management qualifications at level 6 or level 7 in coaching.
The Diploma is issued by the ATHE – Awarding Organisation. UK Versity Online Limited (Number 889) is an accredited and approved delivery Centre for ATHE qualifications.
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Course Duration: 4-6 months
Method of study: Blended Learning / Full Time / Part Time / Distance Learning
Qualification Level: 6
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Are you feeling burdened by high-interest debt? You aren’t alone if this sounds familiar – credit card bills, payday loans and other debts with steep interest rates can be crushing. In this article we’ll present five practical strategies for taking back control over finances to make high-interest debt more manageable; including discussing why unsecured loans might provide invaluable aid along this process.
I. Assess Your High-Interest Debt
Before trying to tackle high-interest debt, it’s essential that you gain a complete picture of the situation. Take some time now to compile all your obligations with high rates such as credit card balances or short-term loans into a comprehensive list. By knowing exactly which obligations exist within this grouping of high-interest loans you can create a more efficient plan to deal with them.
Understanding high-interest debt is vitally important. Credit cards with interest rates that quickly add up can often prove problematic as paying them back can seem like an endless cycle, which often contributes to feelings of helplessness and despair.
II. Create a Budget
One key step toward taking back control of your finances is creating an organized budget. Budgeting allows you to keep an accurate record of both income and expenses, providing a more precise view of where funds should go – whether for debt relief, savings, or just general spending needs. Budgeting may appear daunting at first, but don’t allow that fearful perception to prevail; budgeting doesn’t need to be daunting.
Simply begin by listing all your income sources and monthly expenses – then create an outline budget plan from there. Identify areas where you can cut unnecessary spending to free up funds for debt repayment. This might include dining out less frequently, canceling unused subscriptions, or finding more affordable alternatives for certain expenses.
III. Consider High-Interest Debt Refinancing
Refinancing high-interest debt can significantly decrease interest rates and the total cost of debt repayment. Refinancing involves applying for a new loan with better terms to pay off existing high-interest loans; although refinancing may be beneficial in many instances, it’s wise to weigh the potential advantages and disadvantages carefully if considering unsecured loans as part of this strategy.
Refinancing debt may make payments more manageable and is essential when budgeting to repay debts more easily. Examine how refinancing will impact your overall finances before proceeding; lower interest rates could lower monthly payments making repayment easier to budget for.
IV. Tackle Debt Strategically
Managing high-interest debt strategically can help you make noticeable progress. Two popular methods for doing this are the debt snowball and debt avalanche methods. The debt snowball method focuses on paying off the smallest debts first to build momentum, while the debt avalanche method prioritizes the debts with the highest interest rates. Choose the strategy that aligns with your financial goals and preferences.
Both the debt snowball and debt avalanche methods can be effective, but it’s essential to understand the nuances of each. The debt snowball method can provide a psychological boost as you pay off smaller debts, giving you a sense of accomplishment. The debt avalanche method, on the other hand, minimizes the overall interest you’ll pay over time.
V. Seek Financial Guidance
Sometimes, dealing with high-interest debt may require professional guidance. Credit counseling services can provide you with expert advice on managing your finances and debts. Credit counseling services can assist with developing an action plan to get out of debt and provide valuable insight into budgeting and repayment of high-interest debt.
Consulting one may also be advantageous, particularly if managing such high-interest debt is becoming overwhelming for you alone. These professionals can negotiate with creditors on your behalf, helping to reduce interest rates or establish more manageable repayment plans.
VI. Explore Debt Consolidation Options
Debt consolidation is a powerful strategy to simplify your financial life and reduce the burden of high-interest debt. It involves combining multiple debts into a single, more manageable payment. There are several debt consolidation options available, including balance transfers and unsecured loans. Unsecured loans are particularly appealing because they do not require collateral, making them accessible to those without valuable assets.
High-interest debt can be daunting, but with smart strategies in place, you can regain control over your finances. We have presented five smart techniques here from creating a budget to investigating debt consolidation options that could make an immense difference when managing your debt more effectively. Take action and start implementing these strategies today to achieve financial freedom and relieve the strain of high-interest rates. | <urn:uuid:3a7f2bc4-0a3c-4e1d-9063-fb7e406c45ed> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.ultraupdates.com/2023/11/6-smart-ways-to-tackle-high-interest-debt/ | 2024-04-17T10:02:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.932352 | 932 |
Accent Reduction Program
Accent Reduction is a separate program designed to cultivate an awareness of American English pronunciation. The objective of the course is to enhance clarity of speech for non-native speakers of English and build confidence in communication skills. Students must have a high-intermediate to advanced-level of English speaking skills to participate in the course.
- Learn the pronunciation of American English consonant and vowel sounds, word and sentence stress, word endings, rhythm and intonation
- Become more mindful of individual pronunciation challenges and how to correct them
- Cultivate an understanding of general spelling rules and their relation to pronunciation
- Interactive activities
- Tips on correcting pronunciation challenges that have a high impact on clarity
- Opportunities to address specific needs related to real-world communication
Day and Time
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Schedule and Costs
Starts: January 18th
Ends: April 4th
Starts: May 16th
Ends: August 1st
Starts: September 12th
Ends: November 21st
Tuition Per Semester: $280
Application Fee: $20
Requests for refunds must be submitted to the office of the English Language Program and must be made in writing before the end of the second week of class. Application fees are non-refundable.
- Withdrawal during the first week of class: 75% refund of the tuition will be issued if the student withdraws at the end of the first week of classes.
- Withdrawal during the second week of class: 25% refund of the tuition will be issued if the student withdraws during the second week of classes.
How to Apply
- Download the application form.
- Email it to [email protected] or print it and personally deliver it to the ELP.
- Make the application and/or tuition payment before classes start.
- When the application is received, the ELP will contact you about classes.
- Applications must be received two weeks before classes start.
- Students must submit an application before making payments.
- How do I apply?
How long is the program?
- The ELP Evening Program is 12 weeks long, every Tuesday and Thursday.
- The Accent Reduction program is 10 weeks long, every Thursday.
Who can apply?
- The ELP Evening Program is open to all community members interested in studying English part-time at UNF.
- Accent Reduction is a separate program designed to reduce non-native accents, so you can communicate more clearly in all settings. Students must have high-intermediate to advanced-level English speaking skills to participate in this program.
What is the cost of the program?
- The ELP Evening Program is $475 per semester with a $20 application fee.
- The Accent Reduction program is $280 per semester with a $20 application fee.
What is the refund policy?
- You can receive a 75% refund during the first week of classes or a 25% refund by the end of the second week.
Can I pay for my classes in person?
- You can pay in person by credit or debit card.
Do I need a student visa to take ELP Evening Program classes?
- No, you do not need a student visa for this course. The ELP Evening Program welcomes all students into our program regardless of immigration status.
Are ELP Evening Program classes accredited?
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Alaska is as amazing as its winter skies can be. But you need to have a detailed travel plan when you are heading towards the destination.
And while traveling, Fairbanks is a must include in your itinerary. Alaskan coasts are not very mountainous, which makes traveling in this region easy and very time-saving.
You will be enthralled to witness the mesmerizing and incredible northern lights along with hot springs and immense fun activities to keep you occupied throughout.
So anybody visiting Fairbanks around September is surely going to get addicted to the place.
The town is alluring for anybody visiting it for the first time or for any number of times. It has a lot to offer from the explicit nature to museums and truly everything that comes in between.
You sure will not be feeling left out for a single moment.
How Can You Expect the Weather to be in Fairbanks?
This is a serenely ambient location situated at an altitude of 500 feet above sea level that accounts for about 132m high.
A cold and temperate climate embraces the entire area. This not only makes it bearable but also quite enjoyable during the Autumnal months.
The location is very beautiful and can keep you occupied irrespective of the months you are visiting the town in. The best part about the place is that you get to witness activities that vary and diversify as per the seasons.
But there is something every traveler needs to keep in mind: the temperature.
The temperature conditions can be drastic and drops down heavily in the winters.
Travelers and tourists need to understand the temperature differences of the seasons they are traveling in. July is found to be the warmest and most pleasant time to visit.
The temperature then remains at an average of about 52 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit.
Well, on the other hand, winters get as rough as they could be. The temperatures drop to a whopping dip of -15 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
These temperatures call you for equipping yourselves with highly dedicated special winter gears that can be rented in the town.
Fairbanks must be thanked for its unbelievable geographical location in the farthest northern hemisphere of the earth. This is one of those few places on the earth that is bestowed with the privilege of witnessing the extraordinary midnight sun.
But the location calls for a trade-off to the travelers. You can witness sunshine the entire day long but that is going to prevent you from experiencing the northern lights.
To the much of the relief of the travelers, the months of July and August help you relax with soothing rainfall.
What is the Best Time to Visit Fairbanks?
If you assess the place just by the temperature variability, summer is undoubtedly the best time to visit Fairbanks.
The temperatures around this time are remarkably mild where you get more of the daytimes to explore the area. You will also find the vegetation in full bloom then.
The peak season for travelers here is however July and August.
You will find a lot of crowd at this time as compared to the winter months.
But besides these, the other seasons that are equally popular among tourists are the time between August to September and through May and June.
Visitors, however, find it best to visit this place in complete summer. This way, they get to indulge in a detailed summer tour, along with engaging in all the summer activities.
But it is also to note that the summers are the most expensive period for exploring Fairbanks.
Things are going to be different if you have plans to experience the northern lights exclusively. The best time to witness Aurora Borealis is from September to March.
The time for viewing these lights has shifted to the fall and winter months because the summers have their midnight sun. But you can witness both altogether if you visit the place in the shoulder season of August to September.
But again, with seasons changing, you must keep yourself updated with when are the seasons changing before you make your plans.
These shoulder seasons also help you acquire huge discounts and great deals on your accommodation as well as travel.
What are the Best Things to Do in Fairbanks?
By knowing the ideal time of visit, it is now important for you to chalk out a feasible plan of tour once you are there.
This list is going to help you cover all the major and basic attractions of the place, both for summers and winters.
Watch The Epic Northern Lights
Fairbanks is the biggest attraction for the people wanting to witness the Northern Lights, hence this is something that cannot go without mention.
There can be no experience that can match witnessing Aurora on a very clear night sky. This is a must-have experience when you are exploring Fairbanks.
You will get to experience the northern lights best during the fall and the winters. Due to the visibility, Fairbanks is termed one of the best places to view this natural phenomenon.
The best parts do not just end here. Fairbanks is considered one of the best places to view the lights in the entire USA. This place lies directly under the Auroral Oval.
This is normally a circular zone that lies in the north and that witnesses very high concentrative activities of the concentration and activity of the Auroral light.
The coastal areas of Alaska do not experience such high precipitation and Fairbanks lie at greater distances from the coasts. Hence, the lights and their concentration are that heavier in the oval during clearer nights.
These factors make it very desirable to chase the lights in this part of the north pole alaska.
A three-night stay in this place is going to guarantee you the best of the Aurora Borealis.
Can watching the northern lights get any better than your bed? Yes, you read it right. You can now experience a gaze at the night lights right from your bed at the lodging unit of the Borealis basecamp.
This is yet one of the most captivating experiences you will get in Fairbanks. This location lies at a distance of 25miles from Fairbanks. Anybody visiting this place has their hearts lied upon it.
This location is an exclusive collection of modern opulent bubble cabins that are adorned with transparent domes with the best visibilities.
And the cherry on the cake is, these are the only glass-roofed igloos in the entire Alaska. The best does not simply end here.
These igloos are placed strategically in the right position to give you an excellent view of the surroundings and the valley below. These lodgings come with a price of about $400 to $600 in the peak winter season.
This is undoubtedly one of the most popular restaurants in Fairbanks. You will find this in the Borealis Basecamp that would serve you thoughtfully crafted meals by Chef George.
The Halibut Chowder is hands down one of the most popular dishes served here. The restaurant also has great views of the igloos and the serene nature surrounding them.
This is an unmissable experience for the snow thrill and adventure seekers. The lodges mentioned above are going to offer you snowmobiling tours as well as rentals on their site itself.
Otherwise, booking them through separate operators is going to charge you a lot. This is a very high sought-after winter activity, which is a must-try.
Do not get disappointed when visiting in the summer months because ATVing is just the summer version of snowmobiling.
This is going to help you get the hold of speedy and exciting rides, all through the scenic trails of Alaska. You will get the best experience of the Alaskan wilderness and explore the extremely remote areas.
This is going to be very thrilling as you get to go through rocky terrains as well as mud pools. You get to go steep up the cliffs that will give you a view of beautiful sceneries.
Trans- Alaska Pipeline
The Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline can be best viewed from Fairbanks and you can view and photograph it to your best ability through your ATV tour.
There is something very special about this pipeline that draws explorers towards it.
It stretches from Prudhoe Bay in Northern Alaska to the south to Valdez.
To the surprise of many, this pipeline carries almost 2million barrels of oil in it in a day. This line travels across the mountains and is completely earthquake-resistant.
Some parts of the pipeline are found underground whereas some are found above the ground owing to permafrost prevention.
One cannot simply miss this activity if you are in Alaska.
Dog sledding has become a quintessential activity to enjoy the winter experience the most and it is undoubtedly one of the most adventurous things you can do here.
This activity will take you closest to the Alaskan wilderness and help you explore the unexplored.
The dog sledding tours normally happen around November to April in the Fairbanks till one can find snow on the ground.
There are numerous operators in and around the town for the same.
You should not be disappointed if you are missing the opportunity to dog sled. Because dog carting is just the summer version of the same. Instead of a sled, you will be getting to roam in a cart.
These are the tours one can book through the Borealis Basecamp but individual operators are operating too.
Running Reindeer Ranches
This is a very different animal encounter that travelers seem to enjoy on their tour to Fairbanks. You get to approach them very closely and this helps you interact with them.
This family-run ranch is going to enable you to take close strolls with these reindeer and take a tour around the entire place.
Chena Hot Springs
You will get to witness a magical encounter in these hot springs. You can dive into amazingly hot and soothing springs in your swimsuit when it’s freezing outside and snowing beside you.
This place is separated from the Fairbanks with a minimal distance of about an hour. This treasure trove is having a water temperature of around 106 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year.
And the most amazing thing about these hot springs is that they are very easily accessible and do not require you to hike.
This place is also having its very own ice museum, places to cultivate your interest in geothermal energy, and the outdoor hot spring. You can also spot the northern lights very easily while relaxing from the hot waters.
The hot springs arrange these tours for you exclusively; it is best to unravel more details about renewable sources of energy, conservation practices, and self-sustainability by sitting right at the epitome of natural ambiance.
There you will also get to learn a lot about Chena’s geothermal power plants and understand their ground-breaking upcoming energy projects.
Visit North pole
The North Pole is a magical place and one should not miss out on the opportunity to visit here. It is a mere 20 minutes drive south of Fairbanks and the best time to visit is Christmas.
This is a very charming town loaded with fables about Santa Claus. You will be in awe with the town’s alleys and tinsel decorated road signs that would make you fall in love with this place.
Fairbanks has a lot to offer and awaits to unravel its hidden beauty. With the unending list of things to do, you can casually take a day’s trip to the Arctic Circle that is going to visually reward you the most.
You can plan on your itinerary with the help of our “moving to Alaska guide” that won’t leave you to miss out on anything appealing and worth visiting.
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Written by authors from the nationally known University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Williams Obstetrics maintains its trademark comprehensive coverage and applicability at the bedside, while offering the most current perspective of the field. In this blog post, you will be able to download free PDF e-book copy of Williams Obstetrics 25th Edition PDF.
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The future of Cache Valley's water management
As winter storms continue, many Utahns wonder how the snow will affect this year's water. The Cache Water District is preparing now.
Nathan Daugs is the manager of the Cache Water District. He said, at least in the short term, Cache Valley’s water outlook is good.
“Short term, we're in good shape, because we're because we have good snowpack and the ground is saturated. So we should have good runoff this year," Daugs said.
But, he added, Cache Valley has room to improve in long-term water management. “Long term the hard part with our systems is we have no backup, right? We have no storage for water for those lean years if the snowpack is not there.”
There are many reservoirs around the state that store water long-term, but Daugs said more small-scale projects would give them more options to keep rivers flowing.
“Some small reservoirs on different tributaries would be good for our long-term water security," Daugs noted. "It gives us options to use that water different times of the year, which is critical for both water use for agriculture in cities, but also for the environment.”
Daugs said small-scale projects would provide more than just environmental benefits to Cache Valley.
“Take the Blacksmith Fork River, it goes dry pretty much every year, no matter what. Even a small reservoir somewhere up higher in the headwaters of that river could keep that flowing year round, and provide other benefits too, it can provide great economic benefits," he explained.
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Here is a known game issue that has been bothering players around Soul Crash. Read on to learn more about the game problem and to find some possible solutions on how to fix it. If you encounter game bugs, errors, glitch or any problem, feel free report your problem.
- After battle, the number of Gold I have decreases!
- This is not a game bug or error.
- This happens because you probably have recruited mercenaries in your team! Mercenaries
deducts Golds from your stash of Golds depending on the type of mercenary you hired. The amount will be deducted every after battle!
- So solve this, you really need at least 2 friends in Soul Crash to replace those mercenaries.
- To replace them, go to your Character screen > Team > Set My Teammates.
- Additionally, some bugs like negative number of Golds after collecting Golds from friends
should be fixed by now. If you still have this problem, just ignore it and refresh the game.
- If the above solution/s is not working, click the link below to report your problem directly.
- Contact Soul Crash Support Team
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Overhead costs of running a webstore come in at very little each month, compared to leasing or buying a building, hiring staff, etc. However, there’s still overhead and each business should consider how much product they need to sell in order to cover costs and make the business sing.
Many online stores need a regular influx of traffic to keep sales at an even pace. The traffic can come through online advertising, search engine optimization efforts, content building, link exchanges, email campaigns, or social media. The business owner should be prepared to handle these activities in order to garner traffic and the benefits of regular visitors.
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It is not easy to sell photographs. Mygall wants to help. There are many types of photographs and the accompanying photographers and all have one goal: the perfect image. It need a lot of practice to project such an image. For some, it takes years or they never make it.
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UV LED lights have to meet many requirements in the industrial sector. Because since UV LED lights have been used, for example, in NDT (non-destructive testing), the UV lamps have to conform to the manufacturer’s standards so that they can be used at all.
The DGZfP (german society for NDT) regularly publishes the NDT newspaper, a publication renowned in the non-destructive materials testing industry.
But what is the DGZfP e.V. exactly? Here are a few facts:
- DGZfP e.V. is a non-profit association
- founded in 1933 and thus the oldest NDT society in the world
- Editor of the NDT newspaper
- Development of standards and guidelines (Germany-wide / worldwide)
- Organization of the relevant specialist committees for NDT
- Allocation of various prices / up-and-coming prices in the field of non-destructive material testing
- Qualification / certification of personnel for NDT
In order to guarantee test results that are as reliable as possible, the processes and tools of the employees, suppliers, suppliers, etc. must meet certain NDT standards. The DGZfP and various other organizations and some of the manufacturers themselves publish these standards. This gives companies the opportunity to meet the critical criteria in the area of UV LED technology with the appropriate UV lamps.
SECU-CHEK as a highly specialized manufacturer of UV LED lights is a member of DGZfP e.V. and was mentioned in the NDT newspaper with a technical contribution when the new manufacturer standard Airbus AITM 6-1001 (Issue 11) was published.
You can download the entire NDT journal edition 153 including this technical article as a PDF from the international platform NDT.net:
Read the contribution from the NDT newspaper on NDT and Airbus AITM 6-1001 (Issue 11) here:
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Journal for the Study of Romanticisms
»Romantik. Journal for the Study of Romanticisms« is a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the study of romantic-era cultural productions and concepts. The journal promotes innovative research across disciplinary borders. It aims to advance new historical discoveries, forward-looking theoretical insights and cutting-edge methodological approaches. The articles range over the full variety of cultural practices, including the written word, visual arts, history, philosophy, religion, and theatre during the romantic period (c. 1780-1840). But contributions to the discussion of pre- or post-romantic representations are also welcome. Since the romantic era was characterized by an emphasis on the vernacular, the title of journal has been chosen to reflect the Germanic root of the word. But the journal is interested in all European romanticisms – and not least the connections and disconnections between them – hence, the use of the plural in the subtitle.
Romantik is a peer-reviewed journal supported by the Nordic Board for Periodicals in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NOP-HS).
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ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS PIUS XII
TO A GROUP OF SPECIALIZED PHYSICIANS
FROM SEVERAL ALLIED NATIONS*
Tuesday, 30 January 1945
Your presence, gentlemen, brings vividly before Our minds a parable told almost 2000 years ago by Christ, the divine physician, when He walked so graciously among men. It is the story bf the Good Samaritan, and with striking fitness it has been preserved for posterity in the Gospel written by St. Luke, who was himself a doctor. The scene depicted is familiar to you all. A lonely road; a wounded man, helpless and bleeding lying on the roadside, evidently a victim of robbers who have stripped him after a rough and violent struggle; the Good Samaritan hurrying home sees him; he turns from his way, dismounts, goes to the suffering stranger, with sympathy examines his wounds, gently applies oil and wine to clean and heal them, lifts him to his horse and carries him to the nearest inn, where he gives orders for his special care. Nothing is to be spared for his complete cure.
The setting may be different from the circumstances that are common in your experience ; but the spirit of prompt and unselfish devotion. of lofty principles inspiring sacrifice of self in the interest of another, of tenderness and love, - that is the same spirit that has characterized your profession at all periods of human history. Alas for mankind, were it not so.
For the doctor is not handling inert matter, however priceless. Suffering in his hands is a human creature, a man like himself. Like himself that patient has a post of duty in some family where loving hearts are anxiously awaiting him; he has a mission to fulfill, even though humble, in human society. What is more, that ailing, crippled, paling form has a rendezvous with eternity; and when breath leaves his body, he will there begin an immortal life whose joy or misery will reflect the success or failure before God of his earthly mission. Precious creature of God's love and omnipotence.
Spirit and dust compounded to form an image of the Infinite; living in time and space, yet headed towards a goal that lies beyond both ; part of the created universe, yet destined to share the glory and joy of the Creator, that man who places himself in the care of a doctor is something more than nerves and tissue, blood and organs. And though the doctor is called in directly to heal the body, he must often give advice, make decisions, formulate principles that affect the spirit of man and his eternal destiny. It is after all the man who is to be treated : a man made up of soul and body, who has temporal interests but also eternal; and as his temporal interests and responsibility to family and society may not be sacrificed to fitful fancies or desperate desires of passion, so his eternal interests and responsibility to God may never be subordinated to any temporal advantage.
« Hence », as We said recently when speaking to the doctors belonging to the Italian Union of St. Luke, « hence flows a whole series of principles and practical rules which regulate the use and the right to dispose of the organs and members of the body. and which are mandatory both for the person concerned and the doctor whose advice has been asked ». For man is not really the absolute owner and master of his body, but only has the use of it; and God cannot permit him to use it in a manner contrary to the intrinsic and natural purpose which He has assigned as the function of its diverse parts.
It is clear, then, as We observed on the same occasion, how the medical profession places its representatives squarely within the orbit of the moral order, to be governed in their activity by its laws. Whether it be a question of teaching or giving advice or prescribing a cure or applying a remedy, the doctor may not step outside the frontier of morality dissociating himself from the fundamental principles of Ethics and Religion. His vocation is noble, sublime; his responsibility to society is grave; but God will not fail to bless him for his charity and for his unstinting, devoted efforts to alleviate the sufferings of his fellow-man on earth, so however that he may not fall short of the incomparable joys of heaven. It is Our most earnest prayer that this blessing may be granted to you all abundantly from the loving bounty of God.
*Discorsi e Radiomessaggi di Sua Santità Pio XII, VI,
Quinto anno di Pontificato, 2 marzo 1944 - 1° marzo 1945, pp. 297-299
Tipografia Poliglotta Vaticana
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Governor of Telangana State Dr Tamllisal Soundararajan Congratulating our students SYEDA MAHEEN FATHIMA for winning 1st Prize in GAJSMA INTERNATIONAL ABACUS COMPETITION 2019 IN U A E DUBAI
Viswam Edutech School Labs, engaged in the activity of providing a wide range of educational products and concepts for students by associating with School managements and even dedicated skill development centers.
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International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March around the world. It is a focal point in the movement for women’s rights.
International Women’s Day Interview with Natalie Millar Jadhav -Executive Producer at RPM VFX STUDIOS
can you introduce yourself?
I’m Natalie and I grew up in Australia. I studied animation and digital media in London starting over 20 years ago. I’ve worked in VFX, animation and also as a film producer and editor in my career. I worked at Weta Digital for a few years in production and that really gave me the intense experience of a studio that aims for perfection in its work. My husband is an Indian film writer and director, and I’ve done two feature films with him as a creative producer, along with many shorter form projects. That gave me the full experience of film making and it adds to my knowledge of how to plan for VFX.
What inspired you to step into the Production?
I had worked as an artist for several years at the beginning of my career, and I saw how all our hard work went to waste if the project wasn’t managed professionally. So I wanted to learn how to make projects be the best that they can be by getting involved in the management side of things. My aim was to work at the very best studios and production houses to learn that. So I was willing to start as a coordinator even though I had quite a few years of experience already and work my way up.
challenges and experiences in your early years, and would you like to share some of your memories? faced?
Building that first showreel that gets you a good job takes years I would say. Sticking with it for a longer time is needed. But that said, being a little open to how you get your first job, and in what role you get your start can be a good thing, as long as you don’t get stuck somewhere or give up on your ultimate goal. Shifting companies is needed in those first years I think, so you get a chance to grow and learn. Don’t be afraid of your CV having some short stints on it. Also working on short films for free in your early days can be a way to get started and build a reel and CV.
What are your greatest achievements in the VFX/3D Industry?
Working directly with Peter Jackson on the final Hobbit film was a real honour. The techniques and technology he experiments with is just amazing. I’m so glad I got exposed to the incredible Weta world of VFX! The attention to detail in every shot by VFX supervisor legend Joe Letteri is unbelievable. It really taught me what the best takes to achieve.
who is your inspiration Women in the industry why?
I love the way women are getting into lead and supervisor roles more and more. There’s still such a lack of women VFX supes. At some point, many women really need that time off to have children, and I’ve seen many women at Weta successfully navigate that career gap that’s needed and then come back to work and still hold lead and supervisor positions. We need studio support, and I think Weta and many other studios have done a great job in making that possible.
Women in the VFX/ 3D industry?
Women have successfully made it into production roles and artist roles, but we need to support them in taking on that top level of management and supervision. It has to be consciously supported.
challenges for women in the Production / Management?
Too often women take a back seat or shy away from the inevitable conflicts and politics that happen when you get into leadership roles. We need to be ready to face it and be brave!
Any memorable shows you wish to share your experiences with?
There are a few! My happiest experience overall was on Happy Feet Two. The Dr. D studio was one huge warehouse which was a converted railway shed. Over a thousand people all worked in one space. There was a mocap stage in the center where tap dancers performed for the film which made an incredible sound all through the studio. The crew had a thing where everyone clapped and cheered every time a new version of the character Lovelace was published – which was a lot! There was a kitchen stocked with food and amazing buffets were laid out for dinner, so I ate all my meals at the studio. And we got paid for overtime every week! It was such a great experience.
How you feel comfortable in an excecutive producer?
Being on the production floor is a very intense experience these days. We have such tight schedules, and the deadline and delivery requirements constantly shift throughout shows. And in India, we’re not paid for overtime, really. So after 20 years in the industry I’m enjoying being a little off the floor and looking at how to grow business and talk to studios all over the world.
Any advice for Upcoming Women into Production?
Be confident! Work out your own ways of how to be super organized and disciplined in your work. Be ready for long hours! And put yourself forward, ask questions and try to learn as much as you can!
Ritto prabu – Thank you Natalie Millar Jadhav For sharing all with us
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Studio Extravaganza Photo Contest Winners
Thank you to all the photographers that shared their best photos in the Studio Extravaganza Photo Contest for a chance to win a Studio Softbox Kit and more.
A big thank you to guest judge Jesús Ramirez. Jesusis a digital graphics expert, speaker, and educator specializing in Adobe Photoshop. He is an Adobe Community Professional, and a content creator for the Adobe Creative Cloud Blog. Jesús is best known as the founder of the Photoshop Training Channel, one of the most popular Photoshop YouTube channels in the world.
"I selected this photo as my Grand Prize winner because it's not busy or confusing. It contains many elements that make it stand out, but yet it is not screaming at you. It's the small, simple details made this image work for me.The overall motion and movement are great.The post-processing was very well done, and the use of complementary colors to make the model stand out worked great as well. I like the contrasting elements in this photo. The model's smooth skin over the grungy textured background. The bright saturated reds/oranges against the desaturated teals/greens." - Jesús Ramirez
"I selected this photo because of the motion and depth it contains. This image really drew me into the image with the falling confetti. I think that both the colors and motion of the confetti helped the image come together. The cropping was also good. By keeping the image tight we really get to focus on the model's face and her expression." - Jesús Ramirez | <urn:uuid:90c4bdc8-da3b-483d-a3f2-a5afef1f1b76> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.viewbug.com/contests/studio-extravaganza-photo-contest | 2024-04-17T09:34:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.957907 | 325 |
Antique Drum, Bell and Castanet Music Box by Dawkins. c. 1890
A good quality orchestral antique music box made by Dawkins of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1890.
The movement features 5 bells with hammer strikers, a drum with 6 beaters, castanet with 4 beaters, and a tune indicator signalling the 12 popular and operatic tunes the music box plays, including Carmen andThe Mikado, as listed on the original tunesheet.
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Bus Bristol - Welshpool prices from £33.15
Bristol to Welshpool by bus
The journey from Bristol to Welshpool by bus is 86.54 mi and takes 4 hrs 37 mins. There are 2 connections per day, with the first departure at 10:40 and the last at 16:15. It is possible to travel from Bristol to Welshpool by bus for as little as £33.15 or as much as £45.76. The best price for this journey is £33.15.
Lowest Price | £33.15 |
Journey Duration | 4 hrs 37 mins |
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Lowest Price | £33.15 |
Highest Price | £45.76 |
First Departure | 10:40 |
Last Departure | 16:15 |
Distance | 86.54 mi |
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Arrival | Welshpool |
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The average journey time is 4 hrs 37 mins. This is how long it takes to cross the 86.54 mi from Bristol to Welshpool. When planning your journey, remember that delays are a possibility. Some unplanned events could cause your journey from Bristol to Welshpool to take longer than 4 hrs 37 mins. The journey between Bristol and Welshpool by bus usually takes 4 hrs 37 mins to cover a distance of 86.54 mi. The shortest journey from Bristol to Welshpool will take you 2 hrs 0 mins. Remember, as always, that this time does not include any delays that might occur due to weather conditions, construction, or unexpected diversions and disruptions. If arriving in Welshpool quickly is a priority for you, look for express or non-stop services. You may also find that a connecting route reaches your destination faster than some direct journeys. Virail will allow you to explore all your options and come to a decision that suits your needs.
At what time of the day can I travel from Bristol to Welshpool?
The first daily departure from Bristol to Welshpool leaves at 10:40, while the last journey of the day sets out at 16:15. These are according to the standard schedules for the route between Bristol and Welshpool. However, different providers' timetables can vary from day to day or month to month, so these particular departures may not be available every day. Some providers may change their schedules on public holidays and weekends, or during the summer months. Check your travel dates when making your booking. The first departure of the night from Bristol to Welshpool leaves at 10:40, while the last journey sets out at 16:15. These are according to the standard schedules for the route between Bristol and Welshpool. However, different providers' timetables can vary from day to day or month to month, so these particular departures may not be available every day. Some providers may change their schedules on public holidays and weekends, or during the summer months. Check your travel dates when making your booking.
How many daily journeys are there from Bristol to Welshpool?
On average, there are 2 daily departures from Bristol to Welshpool. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 2 departures from Bristol which travel directly to Welshpool. There are 0 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Bristol to Welshpool. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.
Book in advance and save
If you're looking for the best deal for your trip from Bristol to Welshpool, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.
Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys
Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Bristol to Welshpool.
Always check special offers
Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.
Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains
If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.
Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Bristol to Welshpool
The cheapest Bristol - Welshpool bus tickets can be found for as low as £15.77 if you’re lucky, or £16.74 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £19.21.
Find the best day to travel to Welshpool by bus
When travelling to Welshpool by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Bristol to Welshpool CO2 Emissions by Bus
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Christmas is always a magical affair in Cheltenham.
The season officially kicks off with the town centre Christmas launch and The Brewery Quarter Christmas Party, both featuring live festive performances to the background of thousands of beautiful, twinkly lights.
We hope the spectacular Cheltenham Ice Rink will return (more details coming soon) and the pantos at the Everyman Theatre and Cheltenham Playhouse are always an unmissable treat. To kick off your New Year in style head to the New Year's Day Racing at Cheltenham Racecourse. | <urn:uuid:e43083a9-7dba-4340-ad6f-6b7adae2dbdd> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.visitcheltenham.com/whats-on/monthly-highlights/christmas | 2024-04-17T10:09:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.880276 | 121 |
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