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- Drag Amazon+EWS to your favorites bar for all your Amazon needs and support the Evelyn Waugh Society at no extra cost to yourself. Latest EW News Tag Archives: Jacob Rees-Mogg A new magazine based in London and called The Fence has published its first issue which is declared a “Brexit Special”. It describes itself as featuring: “Haunting insights, ridiculous conceits, pulsating fiction and just straight up lies: The Fence is … Continue reading A remarkable photo of Evelyn Waugh has been posted on the men’s clothing website Voxsartoria. This is from 1950, although the name of the photographer is not given. What is most noticeable about the photo is the lighting on the … Continue reading Most of our Waugh news in this week’s roundup come from or relates to the county of Somerset: An Australian radio program on the ABC network announces the upcoming TV series on the career of politician Jeremy Thorpe. This is … Continue reading

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Recorded on Thursday, January 12, 2023 8:00am-10:00am EST Virtual, ON24 The Department of Defense is highly prioritizing digital modernization today as DOD agencies pursue advanced technology integration, adapt to meet the needs of today’s missions and prepare for the fights of the future. Guided by its DOD Digital Modernization Strategy for fiscal years 2019-2023, the Defense Department continues to make investments in priority areas including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud and C3. As DOD leaders work to usher the department into a new era of modernization, competitive advantage and technological dominance, they are also focusing on upskilling the workforce, harnessing emerging technologies, updating or replacing legacy systems and adopting new best practices, among other initiatives. Join GovCon Wire for its DOD: Digital Modernization Forum to hear government and industry leaders discuss the technologies, challenges, opportunities and priorities shaping the Defense Department’s digital transformation today. Dr. Mark Brady is the Chief Data Officer, United States Space Force. U.S. Space Force is responsible for providing resilient, defendable and affordable space capabilities for the Nation and the Joint Force. It is the duty of the U.S. Space Force to protect the interests of the United States in space; deter aggression in, from, and to space; and conduct prompt and sustained space operations. As the Chief Data Officer, U.S. Space Force, Dr. Brady is responsible for the utilization and governance of data across the armed service. He provides vision and strategy for all of its data management activities. He is the former Data Architect for the Department of Justice and Information Architect for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). In these roles, he established the first data management programs and data policies for both organizations and also contributed to the development of policy for the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA). While at NMFS, he served as U.S. delegate to the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT), developing new data standards. He also served on NOAA’s Big Data Partnership Council. While at Justice he served on the White House Data Cabinet. Prior to joining the federal service he worked in industry R&D in the areas of software development, automotive engineering, computer aided design, biotech, medical electronics, traffic management, and AI. In academia, he served as Professor of Neuroscience, teaching and performing original research in the areas of statistics, optics, and perception. Dr. Brady is a former Marine. Sean Mullen is Executive Vice President of business development (BD) at Amentum. He is responsible for leading the company’s business development and growth strategy, including leveraging our world class capabilities and deep customer insight to drive differentiated solutions that support our customer’s mission objectives. Sean has over three decades of experience in business development and capture. He began his career as a civilian acquisition officer, helping the Air Force enhance its mission effectiveness through the acquisition and deployment of key engineering and information technology (IT) capabilities. He also served as SVP of BD for Perspecta, where he designed and implemented the company’s go-to-market strategy and helped enact a new, resource-efficient and customer-focused BD lifecycle. Immediately prior to joining Amentum, he led ECS’s business development operations, focusing on growing the business through new market penetration and partnership opportunities. Outside the office, Sean enjoys golfing, traveling, and supporting Boston sports teams. He has a bachelor’s degree in management from Merrimack College and a Master of Business Administration from University of Massachusetts Lowell. Colonel Roy Rockwell is the deputy to the United States Space Force Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. In this role, he is charged with unlocking and harnessing innovation to leverage increased speed and advantage for Space Force initiatives and operations. He is responsible for assisting in the development of strategy and policy to advance Science, Technology and Research; Development, Test and Evaluation; employment of cutting-edge technologies to digitally transform the USSF; assuring USSF information technology needs are met; effectively managing USSF data; and conducting analysis supporting all USSF staff and operational elements. Col Rockwell served 3 years as an enlisted member prior to earning his commission through ROTC upon graduation from East Carolina University in August 1997. He is a graduated Delta commander, having commanded the United States Space Forces first Space-Access and Defensive Cyber Operations Delta. He is a two-time graduated squadron commander, having commanded the 561st Network Operations Squadron and the 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron. He has completed staff assignments with United States Africa Command, Headquarters Air Force and three Air Force major commands. He has also served in a variety of duty positions within the cyberspace and communications career field to include special assistant to the Air Force Space Command commander for cyberspace senior officer matters, wing director of staff, wing executive officer, network operations and security center chief, squadron director of operations, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launch control systems programmer and space surveillance training system programmer. Mr. Rob Vietmeyer is the Department of Defense Chief Software Officer for the Deputy Chief Information Officer for Information Enterprise (DCIO(IE)). In this position, he is the principal advisor to the DoD CIO for the implementation and evolution of the Department’s Software Modernization Strategy. Mr. Vietmeyer will drive strategy implementation, establishing the foundation to deliver resilient software at speed and scale advocating for the latest software development approaches, cloud services, and process transformation. Through collaboration with other DoD Components, government, industry, and academia partners, he is responsible for advancing the Department’s adoption of DevSecOps practices, agile software development, and cloud native modernization. Prior to his current position, Mr. Vietmeyer served as the Director of Cloud and Software Modernization for the DCIO(IE), leading a diverse team to modernize the way DoD develops software. In that role and in partnership with DoD Components, he led the development of the Department’s DevSecOps guidance, OCONUS Cloud Strategy, cloud Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation, and the DoD Software Modernization Strategy and Implementation Plan. He established the DoD Software Modernization Senior Steering Group (SSG) to guide software modernization initiatives and the Department-wide DevSecOps Community of Practice, which brings together stakeholders and subject matter experts across DoD and industry to further modernization progress. He functioned as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) Tri-Chair for the DoD Software Modernization Action Officers Working Group (AOWG), the group responsible for leading implementation of guidance from DoD leadership and the SSG. Prior to joining the Office of the DoD CIO, Mr. Vietmeyer was a SME and lead for agile software development efforts at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). He led delivery of the enterprise collaborative software development environment - Forge.mil and implementation of DISA’s initial cloud computing solutions. Under his leadership, Forge.mil grew to enable 27,000 DoD software developers working on over 1,000 development projects supporting DoD mission critical programs. Additionally, Mr. Vietmeyer led the definition and technical design of the Department’s Net-Centric Enterprise Services (NCES) program, served as Chief Engineer for the Global Combat Support System (GCSS), and Lead Engineer for the Global Command and Control System (GCCS). In his early career, he developed software for DoD command and control data integration, DISA’s acquisition career management systems, and data processing systems for mainframe and minicomputer infrastructure. Mr. Vietmeyer holds an M.S. in Information and Telecommunications Systems from Johns Hopkins University and a B.S. in Physics from Randolph Macon College. He has received numerous recognitions for his work including the Federal CIO Council Leadership Award, the American Council for Technology/Industry Advisory Council Excellence.gov Award, and the Federal 100. Born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Mr. Vietmeyer currently lives in Northern Virginia where he and his wife continue to support their three kids with two in college and one soon to be. 8:00am - 8:05am EST Welcome and Introductions 8:05am - 8:55am EST Keynote: Col Roy Rockwell Keynote Introducer: Sean Mullen 8:55am - 9:55am EST DoD Next Steps in Modernization and Transformation Panel: Dr. Mark Brady, Sean Mullen (moderator) and Robert Vietmeyer 9:55am - 10:00am EST

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What’s it about? This Safety Harness training qualification is designed to cover all the components you need to consider before working from height. It will include the safe use and handling of a harness, inspecting the harness, understanding what a fall protection system is and outlining the employer’s and employees’ duty of care. So what is a safety harness? A safety harness is a form of protective equipment designed to safeguard the user from injury or death from falling. The core item of a fall arrest system, the harness, is usually fabricated from rope, braided wire cable, or synthetic webbing. It is attached securely to a stationary object directly by a locking device or indirectly via a rope, cable, or webbing and one or more locking devices. Some safety harnesses are combined with a shock-absorbing lanyard, which regulates deceleration and prevents a severe G-force injury when the rope’s end is reached. This course is ideal for anyone who works from a height where a harness is required. A poor-fitting safety harness can prove very dangerous; that is why training is vital for those who commonly use a harness whilst working at height. The skills you gain will help reduce the risk of a potentially fatal accident and protect your company from the repercussions of those accidents. The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

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This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726. MRO Americas 2024 April 9-11, 2024 Chicago, IL USA JACAERO Industries LLC is a privately owned and operated aircraft parts company specializing in offering a full range of aircraft rotable and consumable parts for sale,exchange,or lease. We also specialize in the field of airframe related components,thrust reversers,cowlings,and accessories. In addition,we are proud to offer unique consignment-entrustment programs.We partner with selective customers to ensure that every consignment we take on its given the highest priority possible.With our Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA) Accreditation, you can be assured of the level of quality.You can be assured that the vast majority of parts are accompanied by the requisite OEM certificates. you deserve it. Visit our website for more information

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Organic Farm Business Management - Investigating Risk Management Implications for Organic Agriculture |Effective start/end date |12/6/05 → 4/30/11 - MN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - USDA RISK MGMT AGENCY Explore the research topics touched on by this project. These labels are generated based on the underlying awards/grants. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

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Energy Efficiency Week – Working to Improve Residential Renewable Energy 2nd October 2019 This week is Energy Efficiency Week! Have a read of our Blog from Francesca at the Sustainable Business Team, working to implement Kent’s Environment Strategy. With the global climate change strikes fresh in our memories, many of us are starting to think more about how we can reduce our own impact on the environment. Small changes, like using the car less, reducing food waste and turning the central heating down a degree or two can all help, but an increasingly popular action is to install renewable energy, such as solar panels. Solar photovoltaic energy works by capturing the sun’s energy and turning it into electricity to be used in your home. This is great on sunny days, but at night when the sun’s not shining, electricity must be taken from the national grid. Until now… Increasingly, batteries are being installed alongside solar panels so that the sun’s energy can be stored during daylight hours for use later in the day. To test how this works in real homes and to understand how residents use energy, Kent County Council has been working with Dartford, Dover and Gravesham councils to install solar panels with a battery storage system in ten homes in Kent. The residents also received energy management systems – these are like smart meters, but they also track the amount of energy generated as well as used, which allows them to track their energy usage and financial savings. So far, the residents have reported that the system helps them to think about how they’re using their energy and make small changes to reduce their usage. These systems will also let us monitor the benefits of the solar panels combined with battery storage over the next two years, both for carbon reduction and cost savings. Since April, the residents have already saved over 4 tonnes of carbon and a combined £1,400 on their electricity bills, with better results seen in spring and summer than in winter. As more time passes there will be more data available and we will better understand the best ways to use solar panels with battery storage. In the meantime, keep an eye out on our Kent Green Action at Home packs going out to all libraries with information on renewable energy, energy efficiency, green actions and biodiversity. KCC will also be running pop ups in libraries from October 21st, touring the main libraries for each district. To keep up to date with Kent County Council’s environmental actions, you can follow them on twitter @KES_Kent For other information on renewable energy please see the Energy Saving Trust website. This Project is funded by Triple A, European Fund for Regional Development (ERDF)

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Mobile World Congress 2024 The world’s biggest connectivity event goes fully hybrid This year you can connect in-person or online. From technicians and regulators, to founders and government delegations – whether it’s with a click of a button, a smile on screen, a friendly elbow bump, or a knowing nod, 2024 offers even more ways to seal that deal with the most influential attendees. While there’s nothing that can beat face-to-face interaction to build truly strong relationships, the addition of digital products that aid virtual attendance allows connecting to become easier, more accessible and even smarter. On the 26 -29 February 2024, MWC Barcelona will still be the place where our industry gathers to create connected impact for a thriving society. But now, it’s also the place where you can connect with industry decision makers attending in-person and logged on online too. Get business done – In Barcelona, or from wherever you are in the world.

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Overview of industrial commercial real estate and essential best practices for newer or experienced professionals alike. We will cover the importance of industrial real estate, brokerage roles and transactions, types of industrial properties and building property features, leases, underwriting, and financing. This class will teach you the basics of industrial real estate and prepare you to transact a deal or to refer to an eXp Commercial specialist. Instructor: Charles Swanberg 10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST **To get to the location of this meeting please follow the instructions below** 1) Sign in to eXp World 2) Once signed in, click on the “GoTo” button in the top left-hand corner of your screen. 3) Then about half-way down the drop-down list you will see “eXp Commercial” hover over it and a second drop-down will appear for you. 4) Click on the “Commercial Auditorium”

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Peoria 4-H teens love to be a 4-H Federation member! The group meets monthly and work together to plan fun and educational county-wide 4-H events, special recognition opportunities for 4-H volunteers, service projects, and team building activities. The next Federation meeting will be doing an art project! Please let Kristi know if you can make it. Typical meetings happen the second Thursday of the month at Kickapoo Township Hall. To get involved and stay on the meeting notification list you can simply attend the next meeting OR contact Kristi Smith, 4-H program coordinator.

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Contoura Vision (CV) is the exclusive headway in Specs Removal by -‘Laser Vision Correction’. In addition to improving one’s specs power, CV also corrects one’s corneal irregularities. While operating on Visual axis, thereby giving adequate sharper visual results, unmatched by LASIK & SMILE.Just one step towards specs free lifestyle! At Eyemantra Eye Centre, our team of eye specialists judge the unique eye conditions of every patient and prescribe a treatment plan that will render the excellent and high-graded visual result Contoura Vision Eye Surgery Cost - As one examines their vision correction requirements and consults with their doctor regarding what procedure will give the vision correction that one wants, the price will surely be a factor in making a decision. - Contoura Vision laser correction costs the most of all LASIK surgeries. It is, in part, because technology is multiplying advanced and needs specialized equipment. Though, the cost also involves the expertise and education of the ophthalmologist performing the surgery. Only a few eye experts in India have the training and experience to do this procedure. - Presently, Eyemantra Eye Centre and AIIMS attempt this procedure in New Delhi, India. - Bladeless LASIK procedure in Delhi may vary in cost between ₹75,000 and ₹90,000 (approx.) while the fees for a Contoura Vision correction range between ₹95,000 and ₹1,15,000 (approx.). Of course, the exact cost will vary according to the complexity of each case and the procedure used. - Eyemantra is the best stop for eye-related issues as we provide high-quality services with a hygienic environment plus at a reasonable cost. Contoura Vision Vs. LASIK Vs. SMILE – Which Is Better? Contoura Vision is recognised by US-FDA alleging essentially of safety in specs removal procedures. Contoura Vision Has The Advantages: - Blade – Less, Pain – Less and Stitch – Less - No Injections - No Bandage Contoura Vision with a specific Topolyser is ready to map and eliminate corneal irregularities by marking 22,000 different elevation points on the cornea. Visual Axis Treatment It operates on the visual axis which is the natural seeing axis of the eye. This treatment on the Visual Axis moreover improves the quality of vision. Eyemantra: Best Hospital For Contoura Vision Correction Procedure Eyemantra Eye Centre was deemed the best eye clinic in NCR region. It has been a pioneer in introducing innovative treatments in India and has been the first one in the following: - Head to begin LASIK treatment for specs removal in north India. - Next to treat the Zepto capsulotomy pulse cataract surgery in Delhi. - Just eye hospital in India to be involved in the International LASIK Surgeons directory. - Pioneer in phacoemulsification cataract surgery in Delhi. The expert team of Eyemantra renders the best and valuable services to the people searching out for Contoura Vision Correction. With checking all the past records of the patient and then implementing any operation. Eye Mantra Foundation believes in giving back to society and so to complete this mission, we have set up Charitable Eye Hospitals, which cater to the needs of people who have one or another form of eye ailment but do not have the means to afford the treatment. - Our mission is to provide affordable eye care to everyone. - Being an enthusiastic leader in the eye care sector, we have state of the art technologies for eye treatments. - We have started this charitable hospital to make sure that even the poorest strata of society, has access to the best eye care treatment methods. - We believe in giving back to the society and so for this particular purpose, EyeMantra provides it’s services to the poor sections of society at no cost. Difference Between Contoura Vision And LASIK Both LASIK and Contoura Vision are state-of-the-art techniques used to correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism. There are differences between the two types of surgeries in both procedures and visual outcomes. - The Contoura Vision procedure provides better optical acuity and refractive outcome in the large majority of cases. Although LASIK has been the gold standard to reduce the demand for spectacles or contact lenses, CV is a better option these days. It has taken LASIK corrective surgery to a new level. Contoura Vision is a computer-guided topographic mapping procedure that maps the microscopic contours of the cornea. - This procedure operates irregularities of the curvature of the cornea as well as optics. Irregularities in the curvature of the cornea are usually the underlying problem of vision. The treatment is focused on the visual axis of the eye. In contrast, other LASIK procedures are focused on the pupil. - The contours of the cornea formed by the computer review are programmed into a specifically designed laser used for this procedure. At least 22,000 points of the cornea are mapped. An individualized treatment plan is created, and the laser applies this treatment to the cornea. As each patient’s eyes are diverse, no 2 treatment plans are alike. - The irregularities of the cornea are flattened, and optical quality displays so perfectly so that light enters the eye smoothly. This appears in clear, sharp vision. The technique goes beyond the standard changes of eyeglasses. Maximum patients see extra clearly without spectacles after treatment with Contoura Vision than they did with corrective lenses. - The results of Contoura Vision changes are interesting. Nearly 65% of the patients who had the treatment have correction safer than 6/6. Also, there is limited damage to tissues and quicker healing. Contoura Vision is also the situation when people are not happy with the results of LASIK surgery. Frequently Asked Questions Who is a Candidate for Contoura Vision Treatment? Candidates for this high-level technique involve patients who: - 18 years of age or older - Have a steady corrective eyeglass or contact lens prescription - Having up to but no more than 8 diopters of myopia - May have up to 3 diopters of astigmatism but no more than that. Why do doctors prescribe CONTOURA Vision Treatments? The doctors do prescribe this treatment as : - CONTOURA Vision gives the greatest power correction of all laser procedures. - CONTOURA Vision corrects not only the specs and power of the eye. But also improves any irregularities in the cornea thus growing the eye focus quality of the patient. Why CONTOURA Vision is favoured Over LASIK & SMILE Procedure? In contrast to all the other procedures, CONTOURA Vision can give patients a safer sharp and bright sight. As per clinical test results provided, patients who experienced CONTOURA Vision surgery reported 30% healthier eyesight than before the surgery. How does CONTOURA Vision will help? The Contoura Vision is helpful for : - Especially fit for patients with Astigmatism > 1D - Reduce the problem of night driving - Minor sensitivity toward light and limited glare - Better quality in viewing things Is there any risk of Contoura Vision treatment? Yes, there is a minor risk in this treatment that is the eyes get dry after the operation that takes time to heal with lubricating eye drops

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Did your year get off to a rocky start? Let’s reboot! Burgers, dips, calzones, pizza, the ultimate vegetarian chili and more. Touchdown! Give your usual Chex mix a barbecue-flavored twist. And a lethal injection of Cheez-Its. Looking for a quick St. Patrick’s Day snack? Make this “magically delicious” variation on Rice Krispies Treats – with pink hearts, blue moons and green clovers. A classic Southern cocktail just right for sipping with brunch, plus a Frozen Bourbon Milk Punch more suitable for slurping. Ready to make your Fat Tuesday EVEN FATTER?!? Here are some recipes to get you started, from beignets and gumbo to po’ boys, bourbon bread pudding and some of NOLA’s legendary cocktails. To celebrate the return of Sookie Stackhouse, Bill, the entire Merlotte’s gang and (especially) Eric, we put together this menu inspired by the characters and foods featured on HBO’s True Blood. No man can resist these potent little nuggets of spicy sausage and biting Cheddar cheese.

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WELCOME TO OUR FUTURE THE EZZY FLIGHT WING Ezzy Sails has been a leading force in windsurfing sail development and manufacturing for over 40 years. Now we take our experience, as well as our extreme product quality and put it into wings. The Ezzy Flight wing grew out of extensive R&D done in the Canary Islands by José Fernandez (Flight Sails) and on Maui by David Ezzy (Ezzy Sails). Having such perfect testing venues has enabled José and David to develop a wing that not only performs beautifully, but is also strong and durable. That means your wing will last longer and retain its original designed profile. Production is done in our very own factory, located in Sri Lanka.This is the same factory we produce our windsurfing sails and that David Ezzy started over 30 years ago. Owning our own factory is a critical reason why we are able to achieve the degree of quality we need for wings. The Flight wing is the result of two years of research and development. Ultra high-performance crossover wing that redefines winging.LEARN MORE SUPER REINFORCED CORNER PATCHES Reduces canopy distortion when the wing is under load. HIGH SKIN TENSION Our canopy has high tension, which makes our wing go up wind better and also more stable. RBS EXPOXY STABILIZERS Prevents the trailing edge from destructive fluttering, which breaks down the canopy fabric.

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In stock, Shipped in 48 hours from NY or MTL Canvas Art Print : This beautiful art is printed using the highest quality fade resistant ink on canvas. Every one of our fine art giclee canvas prints is printed on premium quality cotton canvas, using the finest quality inks which will not fade over time. Each giclee print is stretched tightly over a 1 inch wood sub frame ensuring the canvas is taught and does not buckle. This canvas giclee print is gallery-wrapped (the design continues on the sides) , giving it a real art gallery feel. All of our canvas prints are carefully packaged with bubble wrap, fragile labeling and sturdy boxes to ensure a safe delivery. Every canvas print arrives ready to hang on the wall, with the hanging kits included. Aluminium Wall Art : Bring Contemporary Abstraction to your home with this large metal wall art. Available in several size, this Modern Metal Artwork makes it the focal point of any room or office. - White Gloss Coating ensures colors are extra vibrant with light reflection. - Aluminum grade Sheet Metal with 1 inch mounting frame on the back giving the illusion that the artwork is floating on the wall.. - Mounting Brackets are included along with instructions. - High Quality Digital images are created directly into a glossy aluminum panel producing a stunning and captivating print into the glossy finish of the metal. - Water, Fire and Scratch resistant HD Aluminum panels. - Looks better than any photo paper and guaranteed to last at least 20 years - Easy to clean with a microfiber cloth. Colors are far superior to regular Canvas Art. - Easy to Hang We offer shipping at $15.00 on all orders to almost every destination in the US or Canada ($15.00 for the entire painting, including all the panels if it is a multi-panel design.) FOR ORDERS TO AK/HI//Puerto Rico or international orders please contact us prior to your purchase to inquire about the shipping rate to your location. We apologize that we can not offer $15.00 shipping to these locations. Your satisfaction is our priority. If you are unsatisfied with the art work after you receive it, please contact use. Please email us at [email protected], include a photo of the item you received, your name, order id number and reason you are requesting to exchange the artwork. One of our customer service agents will respond to you within 24 hours. Please email us before returning items, as you will need to get a return authorization ID from our customer service department. We need to provide you with a pre-paid return shipping label. We will not refund any shipping costs if the item is sent back to us without a return authorization number. We will try our best to make sure you are 100% satisfied with your purchase on Fabuart.com. For the exchange, we will send you actual photos of the new item prior to shipping for your approval.

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Congratulations on your engagement! Wedding bells are in the air it’s all very exciting! Let’s face it, since the moment you said YES, you’ve been planning. You’ve already picked your dream dress, venue and reception DJ but, it isn’t just seating charts and catering selection that needs your attention. Brides, you have one more thing to add to your list of to-dos and that is to ensure you are wedding ready and that your skin is at it’s very best because we all know, those wedding snaps will last forever. Brides, we’re talking about your skin regimen. A looming wedding is the perfect excuse to indulge in a little self-care. If there is ever a time to shake up your beauty regime, it’s for the preparation of your wedding day! A wedding beauty regimen is a great way to practice some self-care, giving you the opportunity to de-stress ahead of your nuptials. And of course, each step will aid you in perfecting your wedding-day look, ensuring your skin brings its A-Game for the big day. We’re sharing our top tips for perfect bridal skin. - Invest in Your Skincare It’s time to consider the products you are applying. We recommend speaking to your Advanced Skin Specialist (ahem, us!) to determine an appropriate product plan that you can use at home. Everyone is unique and the same goes for our skin. There is not a one size fits all approach to selecting skincare so in the lead up to your Wedding Day, a customised plan to treat concerns or maintain your glowing complexion is essential. Speak with your team at Face Fit. After careful analysis, we will prescribe a series of products such as Cleansers, Exfoliators, Serums and Moistourisers that suit you, your skin concerns and will leave you feeling amazing come the big day. Note: This should be down 6-12 months out. We do not recommend trying a brand-new product days or weeks out. - Drink Plenty of Water Strap a bottle of water to you at all times. In the lead up to your wedding, drinking plenty of water is paramount to the health of your skin. When we drink water, we hydrate our bodies and in turn, our skin. Drinking water also aids in flushing out toxins which is a common cause in skin impurities and breakouts. Bonus tip; drinking water can also aid in weight management. Who doesn’t love a multitasker? - Use An SPF Protect your skin from harmful UV Rays and use an SPF every day, especially as you approach your special day. Sun exposure causes dark spots, pigmentation, sun damage and aids in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and nobody wants that on their wedding day. Do not neglect your décolletage. If you’re wearing an intricate dress, chances are the detail will draw attention to your chest. Protect your décolletage, especially when driving and out and about. - Have Regular Facials and Treatments Pre-Wedding prep is the perfect opportunity to indulge in regular facials and treatments. Once a luxury, now an essential, so make the most of it. Speak to your Advanced Skin Specialist about how to get the best result for your skin. From Medi-Facials to Peels, Needling and PRP, we have a long list of treatments available to combat individual concerns. If you’re one of the lucky ones, a regular facial is all that you may need to maintain the integrity of your already beautiful skin but for those whom experience breakouts, dry skin or have scarring Peels and Needling will be the sure-fire way to bring your skin back to its former glory. - Anti Wrinkle Treatments Walk down the aisle as your most youthful and freshest self yet. If you are concerned about the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your big day, you should consider a quick and non-invasive treatment such as Anti-Wrinkle. Anti-Wrinkle Gold Coast, for those who have yet to experience the magic, is a quick procedure that works to relax the muscles in specific areas of the face so that your expressions appear softer and fine lines will cease to exist. Each client is unique and this includes the longevity of your Anti-Wrinkle results. As a rule of thumb, we suggest visiting your Cosmetic Nurse between 3-4 weeks out from the big day to ensure there is no swelling or bruising. Your makeup is the biggest part of the morning-of. We all want our makeup to be flawless ahead of your grand entrance and to help achieve a divine finish and overall look, we suggest our Dermablading Treatment. Dermablading, in the hands of our skilled Skin Specialists is the art of carefully removing any and all “peach fuzz” and excess hair from the surface of the skin. It also works to remove excess dirt and dry skin leaving you completely smooth and glowing. 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Inspired by the Golden Age of Piracy, Faire Treasures’ Pirate Hair Jewels are a perfect addition to your Pirate, Renaissance, or Steampunk costume for the faire or for Halloween! Each strand of Pirate Hair Jewels is a one-of-a-kind creation by CrystalKittyCat. The medium length are created with 6 inches of beading ending in a coin pendant or Kuchi dangle, perfect for pirates with medium length to long hair. The strand of beads is attached to a barrette so you can easily snap it into place. By attaching the barrette under your top layer of hair, you’ll give the appearance of the beads stranded on your own hair! I carefully select various types of beads that can include but are not limited to freshwater pearl, glass, metal, bone, horn, wood, and stone to create each unique strand of hair jewels. Strands are not reproduced; no two are the same. Photos displayed are examples of previous creations, are are not necessarily representative of current available strands. As each strand is one of a kind, our Pirate Hair Jewels are currently available only through Faire Treasures Etsy Shop. Follow the link to purchase, or reach out to me through the contact form if you’d like to add an existing strand from Etsy to your FT.com order.

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In case of an emergency, we will contact the parent or legal guardian immediately. If we are unable to reach you, please list a secondary contact person who we can call. This contact must be someone not living in the same household This health history is correct as far as I know, and the camper listed above has permission to attend Fired Up For Jesus Winter Retreat and to engage in all camp activities except as noted. I hereby authorize the executive staff or designated medical professional to dispense over -the-counter- medication as needed to the camper listed above. Please make all checks payable to Family Church Bryant. You can turn in payments to the church office, Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4 pm. You can make payments online at fcbryant.org/give, please make sure to select TNT Camp under the fund drop down. Remember that final payments are due June 5th, If you are unable to make your payment on June 5th, please contact Pastor Bradley, [email protected] or Pastor Y at [email protected].

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A reader writes: Hope you're doing well! I was reading your post about Delton, and I have a question for you. As a beginning garden railroader, I've been picking up used rolling stock off eBay as budget permits, so I have a mix of manufacturers including USA Trains, Aristocraft, and LGB. I only have two engines at the moment, both USA Trains. I saw a used Delton Long Caboose that I'd like to add to my slowly growing collection, but your article made me think that it might look too small in comparison to the other cars. I’m not a huge stickler for everything being prototypically perfect, but I don't want it to look "funny" and out of place either. Any comments would be greatly appreciated! -------------I replied: -------------------------------------------------------- I have a bit of Delton and a bit of HLW, the company that inherited many of Delton's molds. The Delton "long caboose" mold was purchased by Aristocraft and made under their "classic" line for a while. I don't have one of those, but considering its proportions more-or-less match the Delton and HLW I do have, I would say that the car is likely delightful, but will not look great with your other pieces. To make it useful on the average railroad, you'd have to pick up more 1:24 stuff for it to go with. Do you really need to go down another "rabbit hole"? P.S. I go down quite a few because I try to write informative articles, based on things I've actually had in my hands. But building up a collection of several different scales isn't in everybody else's best interest. I have multiple loops on my railroad, and I "get away" with using mismatched scales by running them on separate loops. Mostly, though, my Delton or HLW stuff is stuff like railbusses that I bought because no one else makes/made the models I like in any scale. I do have an HLW switcher and work caboose, so I can make up short trains. But all of those can go on short loops visually separated from the rest of the trains. If I stopped my Delton or HLW train next to a stopped Aristocraft, Bachmann, LGB, or USA train, it would look funny to some people, but I don't do that. You also need to think about era. If you have a bunch of stuff that looks like it belongs in the 1800s or very early 1900s, that caboose, or the LGB "drover's caboose" might be a good match. If most of your stuff looks like it belongs, say from the 1920s on, the Delton caboose, modeled after 19th-century equipment, might not be a good matach. Sorry for the long explanation. In the long run it's personal choice, and I have bought and sold many pieces that other people loved and I wasn't satisfied with. With stuff getting harder to find, the risks of paying too much for something that really isn't a good fit for you or your railroad are rising. Best of luck,

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Pet Relocation or Financial Ruin? Owners Face Tough Choices During Moves The trend of relocating pets has seen a significant rise, but so have the costs associated with it. Whether moving across states or internationally, pet owners are facing a steep bill for ensuring their furry friends arrive safely at their new homes. Understanding the Basics of Pet Relocation Costs Pet relocation costs are determined by various factors, including the number of pets, type, origin, destination, and mode of transport. Essential costs such as import fees, vet visits, travel crates, and transportation are unavoidable and can be substantially higher for international moves. For instance, moving a small dog from the U.S. to Singapore can average around $5,000, reports Pet Relocation. Options for Pet Transport Air travel offers a swift solution for cross-country pet moves, with cabin travel for small pets starting at $125 per pet for domestic flights. However, larger pets requiring cargo space can see prices starting from $500, according to Citizen Shipper. Train travel, though limited to small pets, provides an economical alternative, with Amtrak charging between $29 and $39, CS reports. Ground transportation is still the most versatile and often affordable method, especially for larger or multiple pets, with costs ranging from $0.50 to $1.60 per mile. The Role of Pet Relocation Services Professional pet relocation services can alleviate the logistical burden, offering comprehensive support throughout the move. These services, while adding to the cost, ensure a coordinated and stress-free experience. Depending on the move’s complexity, you may be looking at a bill of several hundred dollars or more for domestic moves, with some services offering personalized quotes based on the specifics of the trip. The pros and cons of pet relocation services are worth evaluating if you are considering a move. Financial Implications for Pet Owners The financial strain of pet relocation adds to the already rising cost of pet ownership. A staggering 91% of dog owners reported financial stress due to pet-related expenses, with many resorting to debt or additional jobs to manage costs, reports USA Today. The increasing prices of pet care, including food and veterinary services, compound this stress, pushing owners to seek cost-effective solutions. Navigating the High Costs While the expense of relocating pets can be daunting, understanding the breakdown of costs and exploring various transport options can help owners make informed decisions. Ground transportation and train travel offer more budget-friendly alternatives, while pet relocation services provide invaluable support for those willing to invest in peace of mind. As pet relocation costs continue to climb, owners must weigh the financial implications against the need for safe and comfortable transport for their pets. By carefully considering the available options and planning ahead, it’s possible to ensure a smooth transition for your beloved companion without breaking the bank. Click below and make the commitment to safe pet travel.

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Germany may have stumbled through Group F to finish in second place, following a nervy and wholly unconvincing 2-2 draw with Hungary, but the nation believes a knock-out round clash with England may be exactly what Jogi Löw’s side need to fix their troubles. The four-time World Cup winners spent much of their final group game a goal down to Hungary, before Chelsea forward Kai Havertz scored an equaliser shortly after the hour mark. However, Marco Rossi’s side equalised almost immediately after the German breakthrough and it wasn’t until a rebounded shot from Leon Goretzka six minutes from time landed in the back of the net that Germany knew they were safe and through to the next round. “I hope that we have arrived in the tournament now,” said a relieved Joshua Kimmich on German broadcaster ZDF at full time, after admitting that he thought his side were going to be knocked out after Hungary’s second goal. “We want to show that against England, especially after we’ve seen three different games now. But Wembley: awesome, there’s almost no better game.” Team captain Manuel Neuer was in an equally defiant mood when asked about the prospect of Germany raising their game to match Gareth Southgate’s side in London in five days time. “It’s a completely different game. You’ve seen it when we play against stronger teams,” remarked the Bayern Munich shot-stopper. “We have great guys and we still have confidence, even though we played 2-2 against Hungary. It’s a knockout game, we want to go further. Wembley suits us.” Despite narrowly avoiding an embarrassing defeat and elimination from the competition, Kimmich and Neuer’s optimism for the clash against England was echoed throughout the nation in numerous TV studios at full-time. “I think we are favourites against England,” suggested Michael Ballack on Magenta TV. “They haven’t convinced me yet and they suit us better. Going forward, we don’t have to be afraid of them. But of course we need an improvement in performance.” When asked how Germany could quickly improve in the latter stages of the tournament, Ballack said: “We should find a formation in which the players feel comfortable and feel at home. We play a system that many players from their clubs are not familiar with and are therefore still in the process of finding out.” And he wasn’t alone. After spending much of the evening lamenting the poor performances of Leroy Sane on the wing, Euro 1996 winner Mehmet Scholl was then asked how he felt ahead of the clash at Wembley. “England suits us,” remarked the former Bayern star with a sudden change of tone. “I’m not so pessimistic about that.” Perhaps the only hint of caution came in the form of former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker, who wore a troubled expression in the ZDF studio after watching Germany’s best players and Löw explain away the Hungary performance and brush aside any concerns of an English threat. “You notice their body language and you realise that we didn’t do much good today,” said the former defender. “They just were not at all determined and were a bit naive in parts. If we continue to do that we’ll have no chance against a nation like England.”

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Thank your for vising Fantasy Inspiration, a dedicated digital magazine dedicated purely for fantasy inspired art work. We feature some of the best fantasy art work so you do not have to go looking for it, a central location for all things fantasy related. We are a small team from the UK who are very passionate about all concepts of Fantasy. We have grown up with being blessed with epic gaming titles such as Final Fantasy, Legend of Mir and Dragon Raja. Daniel Whiteside – Founder We would love to thank those who have donated to Fantasy Inspiration, this will spur on growth for the future and make us strive harder to make more contributions to the community! Alexander Phillips – USA

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American Farmland Trust Awarded Conservation Innovation Grant American Farmland Trust, the organization behind the national movement No Farms No Food®, was awarded a highly competitive 2018 Conservation Innovation Grant from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Authorized by the 2002 Farm Bill, CIG helps develop the tools, technologies and strategies to support next-generation conservation efforts on working lands. “Through programs like the Conservation Innovation Grants Program, we’re fueling the development of new and exciting tools and technologies, helping farmers improve their agricultural and conservation outcomes,” says NRCS Acting Chief Leonard Jordan. The grant will fund a new AFT project called “Accelerating Soil Health Adoption by Quantifying Economic and Environmental Outcomes & Overcoming Barriers on Rented Land” that is designed to give farmers and landowners the quantitative evidence they need to make better conservation decisions. One barrier to wider use of soil health practices that improve water, save soil, protect climate, and often increase profit has been limited quantitative data proving their benefits. AFT will work in six watersheds across five states (California, Illinois, Ohio, New York and Virginia) to quantify the benefits experienced by 24 farmers who have already implemented soil health practices like reduced tillage, cover crops, nutrient management, crop rotation and more. The data collected will be used to produce economic case studies that include soil health, water quality and greenhouse gas outcomes experienced by the successful soil health farmers. The case studies will be used to encourage other farmers and non-operating landowners to implement environmentally sound farming practices more quickly and in greater numbers. The project also aims to foster better conversations and lease arrangements between farmers and non-operating landowners – many of whom are women – to better share in the risk and rewards of investing in soil health practices. “We are thrilled and honored to have been chosen to receive the NRCS CIG grant. At AFT, we hope this new quantitative evidence helps farmers and landowners agree to adopt soil health practices on more land sooner, and with that decision, to reap the benefits of greater productivity, increased profitability and environmental improvement,” says Michelle Perez, director of AFT’s water initiative. Perez continues, “AFT has been promoting soil health practices to improve water quality for over three decades and is now pursuing quantifying conservation outcomes under our new Water Initiative, and our existing Farmers Combat Climate Change and Women for the Land Initiatives.” American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. AFT launched the conservation agriculture movement and continues to raise public awareness through our No Farms, No Food message. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and supported thousands of farm families.

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Brian BrandtAgriculture Conservation Innovations Initiative Director Brian plays a principal role in AFT’s efforts to engage the agricultural industry in developing environmental service markets in the Ohio River Basin and the upper Midwest. Working with partners in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, Brian led AFT’s efforts to develop the first multiple-credit ecosystem services market in the country. Brian has played an integral role in the effort to develop innovative risk management tools to increase BMP adoption and led the development of the Nutrient BMP Insurance policy and proposal, both of which were approved by USDA’s Risk Management Agency. He also managed AFT’s role in the BMP Challenge with Agflex, which has helped more than 100 farmers in 16 states reduce their fertilizer applications. He has also participated in several national and state Conservation Innovation Grant projects funded by USDA. Brian is a part-time farmer and grew up on a hog and cash-grain farm in Ohio. He holds a Bachelor of Science in agronomy from The Ohio State University.

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By: Morgan Smith (@muvamorgs) Gearing up for Convos With Claire in Atlanta on June 15th-June 16th, Fashion Bomb Daily is happy to announce our special guests list which includes celebrity panelist: Arian Simone! Yes, you heard it right! Arian Simone is an all-around Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO, Business Investor, and PR and Marketing Specialist. Arian is also the owner of the fashion company, Arian Simone Collection, which offers women a taste of luxury at affordable prices! In addition, she is the best-selling author behind the Fearless Faith + Hustle: 21 Day Devotional Journey which is a spiritual and business guide for female entrepreneurs. Arian Simone endured a period of hardships after college as she experienced homelessness and unemployment. She eventually built a successful PR and Marketing firm from the ground up, allowing her to build relationships with professionals from companies such as Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, Walt Disney, and more. She decided to share her successful, FEARLESS life with others through the creation of Fearless Magazine which as a platform dedicated to generating content, inspiration, and experiences of the entrepreneurial woman. The publication has been viewed and distributed internationally to companies like Barnes and Noble and featured on MTV and VH1. Come out to Convos With Claire to hear Arian Simone share her experiences on overcoming hardships, being successful, and becoming fearless as a woman in business! Secure your tickets now at CWCATL.eventbrite.com.

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Well, if you follow us on Instagram, you undoubtedly have already gotten your fill of Real Style, runway photos, and party shots! But, oh wait, there’s more. See what our photogs Karl Pierre and Brandon Isralsky snapped outside of Lincoln Center on Day 1 of Fall 2014 Fashion Week: It’s hard to keep it cute in colder temps, but this young lady triumphed in a printed skirt suit, black beanie, and skin toned tights. Mirrored shades and coordinating tights were all this young lady needed to stand out from the crowd. The men always serve! A fur collar, driving gloves, and cap brought this look to the next level. No fashion week is complete without multiple June Ambrose sightings! The celebrity stylist stuck to her signature quirky chic aesthetic in an Alberta Ferretti Fur, Moschino dress, and Eric Javits hat. Her assistant, Tukie, is quite the fashion maven herself. I loved her Prada lug sole boots. This young lady was serving bell bottomed realness, and I am here for it! Work! Dominatrix inspired leather and harnesses were on tap for this show goer. Fashion Week is always more fun with friends. These young ladies kept their looks practical and fashionable with ankle boots, wool hats, and sizzling hot cross body bags. Cosmopolitan Fashion Market Director Shiona Turini looked fab on the go in a Just Cavalli printed jacket. Layering is always very necessary, as witnessed by this young man’s stacked socks and multiple button downs. More evidence of fabulous layering! Loving the lemon hued cardigan and pastel sneaks. And lastly, this Fashion Bomb reader looked like the consummate snow bunny in furry separates. I took a quick pic with her also! Stay tuned for my Style Diary in a few hours. Until then, what did you think of our Day 1 Street Style ensembles? Photos by Karl Pierre

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Fastway Adventure Footpegs are designed for adventure! Whether you’re ripping a snow bike across the frozen backcountry, riding an old roadbed through a deep pine forest, or cruising along a twisty mountain road – Fastway’s Adventure pegs offer a level of comfort and control you haven’t experienced before. Fastway Footpegs are precision engineered for the best ride, every ride! Featuring patented height, traction, and camber (tilt) adjustability, for the most individualized footpegs you’ll find. The Universal Collar System (UCS) lets you customize your mount in either the stock or lowered positions on most bikes – simply by reversing the collar. And our patented replaceable traction cleat system allows you to customize the shape and traction level of your foot bed. - Patented adjustable height, traction, and camber adjustability - Measurements: 2.25” x 4.75” - Precision engineered, manufactured, and assembled in the U.S.A. - All footpegs ship with 2 sets of F3 threaded cleats– short 10mm, and tall 12mm cleats - Requires Fastway Footpeg Fit Kit

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- The practice of law in Nigeria is regulated by the Legal Practitioners Act 1990. - The Nigerian Bar Association is the professional association of legal practitioners in Nigeria with a membership of over 120,000 lawyers across the country. The motto of the NBA which appears on its corporate seal is: Promoting the Rule of Law. - Mr Abubakar Malami SAN is the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice of Nigeria. He is also a member of the Nigerian Bar Association. - The Legal Practitioners Act 1990 established an entity known as the General Council of the Bar (the Bar Council) to be responsible for the general management of the affairs of the Nigerian Bar Association. (section 1(1)) - This power of general management includes the power to make rules for the professional conduct of legal practitioners. The current form of these rules are the Rules of Professional Conduct 2007. - The Legal Practitioners Act 1990 states that the Bar Council is made up of (i) the Attorney General of the Federation; (ii) the Attorney General of the 36 States of the Federation; and (iii) twenty members of the Nigerian Bar Association. (section 1(2)). - The Bar Council, as constituted, has a full membership of 57 persons. Importantly in this context, section 1(4) of the Legal Practitioners Act 1990 states that the quorum for a meeting of the Bar Council thus constituted shall be eight persons. - On 3rd September 2020 Mr Malami issued a document which purports to amend the existing Rules of Professional Conduct. The document makes no suggestion that the amendments were made by the Bar Council. Instead it is declared as an act by Mr Malami alone in exercise of the powers conferred on [him] by section 12 (4) of the Legal Practitioners Act . . . and all other powers enabling [him] in that behalf. - The effect of the amendments purportedly made by Mr Malami would, if valid, be to: (a) remove the prohibition on a lawyer from telling a court that he had paid his annual practising fees to the Nigerian Bar Association when he had not in fact paid; (Rule 9(2) (b) exempt all lawyers from the current requirement to use official seals issued by the Nigerian Bar Association on legal documents; (Rule 10) (c) dispense with the current requirement for lawyers to undergo continuous professional training and development; (Rule 11) (d) remove the requirement for lawyers to obtain to renew their practicing certificate annually; (Rule 12) (e) allow lawyers to set up law firms without registering details of their practice with the Nigerian Bar Association (Rule 13) - On 13th September 2020, the president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr Olumide Apata, issued a statement declaring that the Rules of Professional Conduct and any amendments thereto may only be validly issued after it has been deliberated upon and approved at a properly convened meeting of the Bar Council. He added, No meeting of the Bar Council was convened and/or held to deliberate on [Mr Malamis] instrument The Fatherland Group: States that the rule of law is a commitment to the conduct of governance in obedience to, and in strict accordance with, the rules and procedures laid down by law including in making changes to those rules and procedures. Observes that Section 12(4) of the Legal Practitioners Act does not confer any rule making powers on the Attorney General of the Federation independently of the Bar Council; it is concerned with appeals against decisions of the Disciplinary Committee of the Bar Council (for completeness we add that Section 11(4) of the Act, which might have been intended to be referred to, is concerned only with the making of statements with respect to conduct which the [Bar] Council considers to be infamous conduct). There are no other powers enabling the Attorney General to act as he has done. The section which is the source of authority to make and amend rules of professional conduct is section 1 of the Act insofar as it empowers the Bar Council with the general management of the affairs of the Nigerian Bar Association. Notes that Mr Malami, in his unilateral action, appears to be following the precedent of a predecessor in office, Mr Bayo Ojo SAN, who in issuing the 2007 Rules of Professional Conduct on 2nd January 2007 similarly declared that he was doing so In exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 12 (4) of the Legal Practitioners Act 1990. In his own case Mr Ojo added that he was doing so as Chairman of the General Council of the Bar and there was no suggestion that the Bar Council had not approved the new rules. Finds it a deep embarrassment to the country that holders of the esteemed office of Attorney General and Minister of Justice, and Senior Advocates of Nigeria, appear not to have taken due care to acquaint themselves with their powers under the laws of Nigeria, and to recite those enabling powers accurately, so as to be seen to be exercising their powers properly. Is concerned that Mr Malami, as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and the principal law officer of the Federation, with responsibility to ensure that other officers of State exercise their powers in obedience to the rule of law, appears to have acted unilaterally and in complete disregard of the laws of the Federation to make far reaching changes to the regulation of the conduct of lawyers in the country. Is embarrassed that one of the changes which Mr Malami purports to make would appear to licence a legal practitioner to make a statement to a court which is untrue and which he knows to be untrue viz. that he had paid his practising certificate fees when, in fact and to his knowledge, he had not so paid. We would at least expect more elegant drafting if the intention was to exempt lawyers from the requirement to pay practising certificate fees. Observes that it is precisely to avoid this kind of embarrassment that the Legal Practitioners Act 1990 requires such rules and amendments to be considered and made by a wide body of interested persons and not just by the incumbent Attorney General and Minister of Justice. Is concerned over what appears to be a pattern of arbitrary conduct and disregard of the rule of law by Mr Malami reflected in his arbitrary imposition of over $2 billion worth of taxes on the telecommunications company MTN; his erroneous statements regarding the legality of the South Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun); his attempt to use the Inspector General of Police to intervene in the politics of Edo State; and most worryingly his support for the RUGA settlement scheme. Welcomes some aspects of the changes proposed by Mr Malami, but is worried that his action appears to have been motivated by a desire to support and facilitate the declaration of what has been named the New Nigerian Bar Association by some members of the NBA of northern Nigeria origin, in reaction to the decision taken the NBA on 20 August 2020 to dis-invite, the Governor of Kaduna State, Mr Nasir El Rufai, from speaking at its 2020 Annual General Conference following widespread domestic concerns over renewed inter-religious-ethnic killings in Kaduna State and the Governors attitude thereto. States that it is improper for the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister for Justice to use his office in this way; and that a situation where the first law officer of the country is seen to be behaving without regard to law will give cause for concern to those who may be wishing to do business with the country. If changes are to be made to the structure of the NBA and to the rules of professional conduct they must be done in accordance with due process and after proper consultation with stakeholders. Calls upon members of the Nigerian Bar Association to support the NBA leadership to condemn Mr Malamis actions as not being in accord with the rule of law. Fatherland Group is a global network of forward- thinking Nigerians armed with a new understanding of our past, our present and our future.

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Douglas R. Sefried, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Buffalo, NY. Doug was born October 28, 1959 to James R. and Diane (Shipley) Sefried and was raised in Falls City, NE. He graduated from Falls City High School with the Class of 1978 and was active in all sports but really love the science and movement of basketball. After high school, he followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and started his student training with the Union Pacific Railroad working out of Falls City and later moving to Kansas City, MO as a conductor. After over 20 years of service and wanting more time with his family, he moved to Buffalo where he and his wife Barbara were the co-owners of Niagra Sports Awards. Doug is survived by his wife, Barbara L. (Shiesley) Sefried, three daughters, Rachel and Sarah, who are both students at St. Bonaventure University, and Katie, who is a sophomore in high school, parents, Jim and Diane Sefried of Falls City, Uncle Allen Shipley and family of Scottsdale, AR, niece, Cynthia and sister-in-law, Kris Sefried of Sanford, FL, aunt, Beverly Kimmel of Falls City. Doug was preceded in death by his grandparents and his beloved brother, Brad. A memorial service was held at the D. Lawrence Ginnane Funeral Home in Buffalo. A private graveside service will be held at Steele Cemetery at a later date with Father Lawrence Stoley and Reverend Young Je Kim officiating. A book is available to sign at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home during regular business hours.

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FSB Focuses on NBFI Liquidity, Leverage with Few Concrete Actions Following its report recommending resolution-policy review, the FSB today continued its G20 reports with two focusing on NBFIs. The most substantive of these addresses sector liquidity. Recommendations here include adoption of pending OEF standards, continuing review of margining and work to determine if NBFI systemic-risk standards are warranted. Fed Study: Big Bank Branches May Better Serve Customers Fed staff have issued a report suggesting that new large bank branches tend to grow faster than new ones at small banks because large bank branches are favored by customers seeking lower prices or greater value. IMF Outlines Post-SVB Supervision Standards In an opaque but nonetheless stinging rebuke to U.S. bank supervision, the IMF today released a working paper emphasizing the importance of supervisors having the will and ability to act on effective supervision, recommending that supervisors are given strong operational independence and accountability, clarity regarding the primacy of their safety-and-soundness mandate, adequate resources, and legal protection.

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Threading is a programming concept that allows multiple threads of execution to run concurrently within a single process. In simpler terms it enables your program to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Each thread represents an independent flow of control within a program. By utilizing threading you can divide complex tasks into smaller subtasks that can be executed concurrently improving overall performance and efficiency. When using threading multiple threads share the same memory space and resources of a process. This means that threads within a process can access and modify the same data making coordination and synchronization crucial to prevent conflicts and ensure correct results. Threading can be beneficial in various scenarios such as: 1. Improving responsiveness: By running time-consuming operations in separate threads you can prevent the user interface from freezing or becoming unresponsive while waiting for these operations to complete. 2. Handling concurrent requests: Threading allows a program to handle multiple requests or connections simultaneously increasing throughput in applications like web servers or network communication systems. 3. Utilizing multiple processors/cores: Modern systems often have multiple processors or cores that can execute threads in parallel. Threading enables you to take advantage of these resources and distribute the workload for improved performance. However threading also brings certain challenges including: 1. Synchronization issues: When multiple threads access shared resources conflicts may occur if synchronization mechanisms are not properly implemented. These conflicts can lead to issues like data corruption or race conditions. 2. Deadlocks: If threads become dependent on each other’s resources and are unable to proceed a deadlock may occur resulting in a program freeze or crash. 3. Complexity: Developing multithreaded applications can be more complex than single-threaded ones as you need to handle issues related to concurrency synchronization and communication between threads.

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A Guide to Your Puppy’s First-Year Vaccination Shot Getting a puppy is an exciting time – and that excitement often leads owners to overlook important steps in their pet’s health care. One of those steps is the puppy vaccine schedule! Vaccines are essential for your pup’s overall well-being, so it is important to be aware of when they need them. Why Should You Vaccinate Your Puppy? Vaccines are important for protecting your puppy from certain illnesses, and can even help prevent the spread of disease to other animals in your home. This is especially true for puppies, who have yet to build up an immunity to many diseases. Vaccinating your pup regularly will help ensure they stay healthy and live a long life. Your puppy should receive its first vaccine at 6-8 weeks old, followed by boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until they are 16 weeks old. The vaccines you will need depend on the disease risks in your area. >Types of Vaccinations Your vet will likely recommend the following puppy vaccinations for your pup: - DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus and parainfluenza): This combination vaccine protects against four serious illnesses. - Leptospirosis: This bacterial infection is spread through contact with infected animals or water sources. - Bordetella: This vaccine is important for preventing kennel cough. - Lyme disease: If you live in an area with a high risk of Lyme disease, your vet may recommend this vaccination. - Rabies: An essential vaccine required by law in most states. Risks and Side Effects After vaccination, it is important to monitor your puppy for any possible side effects. Vaccines carry risks of side effects, but these are generally mild and temporary. Common side effects may include: - Loss of appetite - Low energy levels - Fever or mild rash - Swelling at the injection site If your puppy experiences any severe reactions after receiving a vaccine, contact your veterinarian immediately. Regular Vet Visits Your puppy should have regular checkups throughout their first year of life to ensure they are healthy and up-to-date on vaccinations. During these checkups, the vet will also look for any signs of disease or parasites, such as worms and fleas. They can provide advice on nutrition and other preventative care measures, as well as administer any necessary vaccines. Vaccinating your puppy is an essential part of lifelong health. Make sure to discuss your puppy’s specific needs with your vet, and follow their advice for a schedule of vaccinations. By keeping up with the vaccination schedule, you can help keep your pup healthy and protect them from dangerous diseases. Looking for vaccinated puppies? Check out our pet store to find the perfect companion for your home.

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Situated in Chapel Hill, this 4-star property is luxury and boutique. The town centre is within an easy drive of the hotel. The Siena Hotel offers a convenient 24-hour reception as well as a suit press, a lift and a concierge. It also offers a safe, a 24 hour business centre and a dry cleaning service. A free shuttle bus service is also provided. The rooms at the Siena Hotel include complimentary toiletries, cable / satellite channels and a hair dryer. The rooms all have a telephone, a refrigerator and free local calls as well as air conditioning. Bathroom amenities include bathrobes, a lighted makeup mirror and a shower. The Siena Hotel conveniently offers free parking for those travelling by car. Duke University and North Carolina Central University are around a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Sorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again. Sorry, unable to load the Maps API.

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F.C. Austin scholarships Businessman Frederick C. Austin (1853-1932) organized the Chicago-based F.C. Austin Manufacturing Company, and was the originator of the first all-steel reversible road machine. In 1927, inspired in part by the generous contributions to Northwestern made by his close friends William Dyche and James Patten, Austin began to discuss his ideas about training young men for business leadership with the university’s president Walter Dill Scott. Austin felt that the business community would benefit from efforts to professionalize business management, and he and Scott devised a plan for what would become the Austin Scholarship. In 1929 Austin donated the F.C. Austin Building, valued at 3 million dollars, to Northwestern, as well as funds sufficient to support the first ten Austin Scholars, and also executed a contract leaving virtually his entire estate to the university. That fall, the first group of ten Austin Scholars began their course of study. The scholarships were merit-based and provided full room, board, and tuition for four years of undergraduate study in the School of Commerce. The first class of Austin Scholars also received an all-expenses paid fourth year of study abroad in Europe. Ten Austin Scholarships were awarded for each year from 1929 to 1932, but the effects of the Great Depression as well as the death of Austin in 1932 caused the university to be financially unable to continue the program. Following the graduation of the last class of Austin Scholars in 1936, the program was put on indefinite hold. In 1959 the Austin building was sold and the proceeds from the sale were used to reestablish the Austin Scholarship program. From 1959 to 1966 the Austin Scholarships were granted to 54 students as four-year undergraduate scholarships. In 1967, the School of Business became the Graduate School of Management, and since then hundreds of Austin Scholarships have been awarded for graduate study. James C. Worthy (1910-1998), a member of the first class of Austin Scholars, became a successful businessman and later returned to Northwestern to teach at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management (1978-1998). Worthy served as the Austin Scholarship Program’s Senior Fellow and, with Walter Dill Scott, co-wrote The Austin Scholarships: A History (1979, rev. 1994). Found in 1 Collection or Record: F.C. Austin Scholars are selected from students at Northwestern Unviersity's Kellogg School of Management (including its earlier incarnations) "because they have demonstrated exceptional leadership in academic and professional endeavors, and show promise of future leadership". The Records of the Austin Scholarship Program (for years from 1929 into the 1990s) consist of historical/biographical materials, administrative files, and student-related files.

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Realia No requestable containers Scope and Contents The collection is wide-ranging in format, including busts, plaques, portraits, buttons and pins, and other memorabilia such as clocks, medals, coins, and dishware. For the most part, materials depict or reference Roosevelt himself, though some items represent his various political opponents (often referred to within the container list as "opposition"). - Majority of material found within 1933 - 1945 - Unger, Hunt H. (Person) Conditions Governing Access There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations. This collection is stored off-site and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at [email protected] or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection. Language of Materials The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Realia is one part of a larger collection of Rooseveltiana collected by Hunt H. Unger and given to Northwestern University in 1966. The realia comprises 44 boxes and includes a wide range of three-dimensional objects, primarily busts, plaques, portraits and campaign buttons, as well as other ornamental and practical items. Items are arranged in general groupings by format. Immediate Source of Acquisition The materials in this collection are part of a larger Franklin D. Roosevelt Collection donated to Northwestern University by Hunt H. Unger in 1966. The materials were externally appraised in 1967 and received by the library in 1967 and 1968. - Guide to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Realia - Jill Waycie - Description rules - Describing Archives: A Content Standard - Language of description - Script of description - Language of description note - Preservation documentation with images and box numbers: Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository Deering Library, Level 3 1970 Campus Drive Evanston IL 60208-2300 US

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Szigetközi Water Analysis: |Still & Light |Hint of Sweet |Country of Origin: |Mosónmagyaróvár / Fekete Erdő |Non-Member of the Fine Water Society The source of the water is a well in a Hungarian nature reserve called Feketeerdo (Black forest). The aquifer is 80-130 meter below the surface and the water is not treated, it is bottled in its natural form keeping the highest quality standards through all the process. The new branding with the „stork” motive reflects Black Forest’s special bird, and the modern new look emphasizes the premium quality and elegance of the brand. The water is positioned for premium hotels & restaurants and is available in multiple sizes in glass and PET.

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Latin America is Throbbing If there is any advantage in being a member of the jury from a distance, it is the chance to unite with colleagues from different parts of the world and discuss, from the diverse experiences, viewpoints, and nature of each member, the Latin American films in the 36th edition of the Mar del Plata Film Festival. A plural selection with diverse approaches, readings and themes. From this rich selection we chose 9, by Martín Berrenechea and Nicólas Branca, as the winner of the FIPRESCI award. The film portrays enchantment with simplicity as it relates the routine of a Uruguayan soccer player who serves a suspension and who, in this period of time, gets involved with routine movements and discovers a life beyond the spotlight. The high level of approach and variety in the Mar del Plata selection calls my attention to the fact that the films don’t talk to each other even when you emulate a marathon festival by watching three or four films in a row. Perhaps, what can call a spectre of unity is the feeling of non-conformism. Whether it’s in the relationship represented by the sea in La Encomienda (2021), by Pablo Giorgelli, the art-capital relationship in Yo y Las Bestias (2021) by Nico Manzano, or a great lament through the value of images and power of narrative in The Sky is Red (El cielo está rojo, 2020) by Francina Carbonell. The selection also addresses the necessary feminist drive before the world in Inés María Barrionuevo’s Camila Comes Out Tonight (2021); mourning and denial are given a fantastic approach in Jesús López (2021) by Maximiliano Schonfeld and in the newest film by Iván Fund, called Dusk Stone (Piedra noche, 2021), with a kind of daring in uniting genre with a lyrical approach that perhaps has M. Night Shyamalan as its great representative nowadays; and the nature of non-conformism in Bob Spit: We Do Not Like People (Bob Cuspe: Nós não gostamos de gente, 2021), a Brazilian animation that, per se, refuses to pay homage to the cartoonist Angeli when it makes a film about one of his characters and puts him on a couch to question his own career while Bob Cuspe, a punk par excellence, tries to free the world from the bonds of conservatism that, through false happiness, destroy nations. I am very happy to see that Latin America, one of the places most affected by the pandemic and the economic crisis, is throbbing with production and shouts for freedom. While some suggest that fire can cure everything, there are those who choose to patiently rebuild what was destroyed by dictators and genocides. It is movements like this one registered by the Mar Del Plata Festival that prove a course in relation to resistance, be it by the simple act of production while politicians fight for their cultural ministries to be destroyed or to transform their narratives, whether forged by a genre or not, as an essay about the times we live in. And there’s nothing like a festival to bring a snapshot of our times right now. Edited by Amber Wilkinson © FIPRESCI 2021

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Your Trusted Movers in Allen, TX Although moving can be stressful, it can be equally exciting. The idea of being in a new place with so many new things to see and do is wonderful. Once a person arrives safely to their new home, gets all their things unpacked, and they settle in a bit, there is so much exploring to do. It is wonderful to move to Allen, Texas, because it is a superb community located in the suburbs of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro area. If your move is to leave Allen, Texas, we are sad to see you go. Nevertheless, our full-service moving company stands by, ready to help you pack. Afterward, our Dallas movers will safely transport your belongings, no matter if the move is a short distance, or across the country. Whatever the moving needs are, we are ready to help. Continue reading below to learn more about what makes us one of the top Allen, TX, moving companies. For those moving to Allen or in the market for Allen, TX, moving companies, here are some great things to know about the community and some resources to help begin living there. Allen is a suburb in the northern part of Dallas with just over 80,000 people living there. In 2012, the brand new $60 million, 18,000 seat, Allen High School Football Stadium was finished. Going to see a local football game is a must, it is terrific fun for the whole family. The unemployment rate in Allen is below the national average. It was a mere 3.5% in December 2014. When looking for a job in Allen, it is easy for most people to find one. The weather is always great with a year-round average of 63°F. The food in the over 180 restaurants is awesome with huge Texan-style servings. Some places feature great live music in many styles. There are 80 acres of public parks and 50 miles of hiking trails. Also, be sure to check out Allen's Convention & Visitors Bureau for lots of fun things to do. 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As some of the best Texas long-distance movers on the market, we could say that Allen’s undeniably a wealthy community with a remarkably high quality of life. Nestled in Collin County, this North Texas gem boasts an affluence that is readily apparent to anyone who sets foot here. The opulent homes, pristine neighborhoods, and well-manicured landscapes are a testament to the prosperity that graces this town. But what makes a town “wealthy?” Is it the net worth of those who live there or the quality of life? As businesses experienced with Dallas, TX relocation services, we could say with certainty that Allen offers its residents an unrivaled standard of living. With top-notch schools, beautiful parks, and a vibrant community, it's a place where families flourish, and dreams come true. The sense of safety, access to cultural attractions, and a thriving job market further enhance the allure of this remarkable town. At Firehouse Movers, we've had the privilege of assisting many families and individuals relocate to Allen, and time and again, we've witnessed their lives transform as they become part of this thriving community. We're here to make the transition seamless because we know that once you experience life in Allen, you won't want to be anywhere else. What Is Allen, TX Famous for? According to our house movers in Texas, the one thing that Allen is most famous for is its reputation as a good place to live. The strong sense of community, low crime rates, and a thriving job market make it an ideal place to settle down and thrive. Whether you're seeking a serene suburban lifestyle or access to cultural attractions, Allen, TX has it all. Besides the great quality of life, Allen is known for the Allen Event Center. The Allen Event Center is a prominent and multi-purpose facility located in Allen, Texas, known for hosting a wide range of events, from sports to concerts and entertainment. The Allen Event Center is a versatile venue that can accommodate various events. It is particularly known for hosting hockey games, indoor football, and basketball games. It serves as the home arena for the Allen Americans, a professional minor-league hockey team. Is Allen, TX a Good Place to Raise a Family? Allen's low crime rates, friendly atmosphere, and an array of extracurricular activities make it an ideal setting for a family-oriented lifestyle. The community's dedication to preserving green spaces and its cultural vibrancy contribute to the overall well-being of its residents. Whether you're looking for top-notch education, safe neighborhoods, or a place where your kids can make lifelong friends, Allen, TX is, without a doubt, a fantastic choice for families looking to establish their roots and enjoy a high quality of life. More About our Allen, TX, Moving Company If you are in the market for North Texas relocation services or Dallas relocation services, we are here to help. We pride ourselves on being one of the only Allen, TX moving companies that offers a full range of moving services, thanks to our Dallas area movers. Contact our Dallas apartment movers, Frisco movers, Denton movers, or Plano movers today to learn more.

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The purpose of transaction confirmation is to prevent the repeated spending of the same funds. Immediately after the transfer of funds by the sender, the transaction enters the Bitcoin/altcoins network for execution, as well as inclusion in the block. The procedure for adding a transaction to the found block is called a transaction confirmation. In this case, one block contains one confirmation. After receiving confirmation of your transaction, Bitcoin/altcoins coins will become available for their subsequent use. Confirmation speed is affected by various factors. Among them is the size of the commission indicated during the transfer, the workload of the Bitcoin/altcoins network, the speed of the Internet, the technical serviceability of the resource on which your wallet is located, etc. The Bitcoin blockchain consists of blocks complete with information about transactions on the network (this includes the amount, transfer time, sender and recipient wallet addresses, commission, etc.). All information is encrypted using hash functions, each subsequent block creates a new hash with the addition of the cipher of the previous link. The block has a limited size, i.e. capacity. So the Bitcoin blockchain is limited by the developer Satoshi Nakamoto to 1 MB, which means that when a certain amount of data is entered, a new link is created. Making entries and finding new blocks occurs due to the computing power of the equipment of network participants, called miners. Confirmation of a transaction in the blockchain network is possible after the miners have added six new blocks. But there are exceptions, for example, when using multi-signature. Prior to this, the transaction is listed as not confirmed, and the payment is listed as not received on the recipient’s wallet. The number of blocks after which you can transfer is not chosen by chance, but for security purposes – to protect against fraud and double spending. With such a systеm, at least 10% of the computing power of the systеm is needed to simultaneously hack and change 6 blocks. All transactions not processed and not confirmed by miners are stored in the memory of nodes in the pool (mempool) — https://blockchain.info/ru/charts/mempool-count. While they are stored there, they are not visible through the Blockchain Explorer (https://blockexplorer.com/ , https://blockchain.info). In some cases, the transaction is stored in the pool (mempool) from 6 to 48 hours. The average transaction confirmation time is from 30 minutes to several hours. However, if the Bitcoin/altcoins network is congested, this procedure may take from 2 days to 2 weeks. When sending Bitcoin, we pay a commission, which is recommended by the Blockchain.info service. We have no influence on the speed and time of confirmation of transactions within the Bitcoin/altcoins network. No confirmation in the Bitcoin/altcoins network? Confirmation of an operation in the Bitcoin/altcoins network directly depends on the work of the miners. It is they who act in their financial interests and make the work in the Bitcoin/altcoins network alive. The exchanger cannot influence the work of the miners in any way, it does not engage in mining itself. This process is independent of us and is carried out only after the transfer of Bitcoin/altcoins from the address of the exchanger to the address that the user indicated in the application. You need to wait for confirmation by the network until the moment when the miner performs a series of actions to extract blocks. This feature is fundamental to the Bitcoin/altcoins network. You will have to come to terms with this if you plan to continue using Bitcoin/altcoins. The obligations of the exchanger will be considered fulfilled after the transfer of Bitcoin/altcoins coins to the address indicated by the client is completed. This action is confirmed by an entry in the registry, which is available to everyone. In our work, we do not promise any increased transaction fees but pay only the standard fees that are recommended by the network at the time of the transfer. We cannot predict the confirmation time within the Bitcoin/altcoins network in any way, and we do not give recommendations in this regard. All claims against the exchanger regarding confirmations in the Bitcoin/altcoins network are meaningless and unfounded, because. confirmation in the Bitcoin/altcoins network is a process that we have no control over. It completely depends on the actions of third parties and occurs after the successful completion of the exchange in the user’s wallet. Recently, the Bitcoin/altcoins network has been often busy. Among the reasons may be various attacks on the network by hackers, a large number of unprocessed transactions, etc. The result remains only one – an increase in confirmation time during such periods. As a rule, you have to wait several hours or days. Bitcoin/altcoins payments cannot be cancelled You need to understand an important point – Bitcoin/altcoins transactions cannot be marked. You can receive funds back only if the recipient himself wants to return them to you. You pay/receive the amount in Bitcoin/altcoins, not in hryvnias or dollars. When making an exchange, you fully agree with everything written above.

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I’ve been a chef, a retail manager, worked in banking, quality management, marketing and production planning. But in 2007 I made some big changes, quitting my job and moving to the Matakana area. And there began my association with Fitness Matakan and fitness. I weighed an embarrassing 124kgs when I came to my first circuit class. Ouch! Best piece of advice I received was that until I was coming more often it would hurt. So I started adding in BodyPump and BodyBalance classes to my weekly exercise regime and gradually the weight started coming off. There began my love for group fitness classes. As I spent so much time at the gym it wasn’t long before I started working there, helping with checking in classes etc. Then in 2011 when Jane Cresswell decided to sell the fitness studio it wasn’t a difficult decision to buy it. I LOVE boxing and completed a Thump Boxing Instructors course in 2010. Then in 2013 I decided I wanted to take up the challenge of actually getting in the ring. It was a friendly spar against 3 different opponents—no bruises but exhausting and I have a whole new appreciation for the skill and fitness level of professional boxers. If you want one on one boxing for fitness training talk to me. Not satisfied with one challenge for the year I decided to take a Les Mills BodyPump instructors training course at 45yrs. So now I split my time between the front desk and the front of class. Just to top off the year I achieved my Certificate in Personal Training at AUT and started training clients.

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These Cherry MX Deskpads are the perfect compliment for your mechanical keyboard desktop setup. - Dimensions: 900mm x 400mm x 4mm (35.4in x 15.75in x 0.157in) - Cloth surface provides the perfect texture for mouse use - Dampens keyboard keystrokes, creating a deeper, fuller sound - High resolution image - Stitched edges will not fray - Soft non-slip rubber prevents mat from sliding around - Comes with protective carrying pouch

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MIAMI, Aug. 24, 2021 – PNC Bank today announced the opening of its first retail branch in Miami-Dade County at the iconic 28-story 800 Brickell Avenue office tower in Miami. The new 3,400-sq.-ft. location features an array of digital banking capabilities, including a video banking machine in the drive-thru and a self-service ATM in the vestibule. The branch has been designed based on learnings and feedback from PNC customers and employees, enhancing the bank’s overall approach to consumer banking services. “Brickell Avenue showcases some of the country’s largest international banks, as well as some of the best restaurants and stores in Miami. These were key factors in the selection process of this location,” said Cressman Bronson, PNC regional president for Southeast Florida. “We’re excited to be growing our business in South Florida, by bringing best-in-class technology, a complete suite of banking offerings and a personalized approach for the people who live and work in Brickell and the Greater Miami area.” The Brickell Avenue branch features: - PNC ATM and Banking Kiosk – Self-service capabilities for deposits, withdrawals and other bank transactions; - Advanced Technology – Screen-mirroring capabilities from customers’ phones or tablets, projecting to large plasma screens for hands-on demonstrations of PNC apps or a guided digital experience; - Workstations of the Future – Flexibility for customers to work with PNC bankers, on tablets or mobile devices, wherever they are most comfortable within the branch; - Video Banking Machine – Enhanced ATM that allow customers to complete teller transactions during extended hours, 7 days a week, by interacting with a remote banker via an audio and video connection. Customers can make payments to PNC accounts, cash checks, make deposits and talk live with an on-screen banker. This self-service technology allows customers to bank at times that are convenient for them, while still having access to a live banker who can assist with more complex transactions; and - Environmentally Friendly Features – To bring the PNC branch to life in the high-rise lobby, the space incorporates: - Recycled materials used in the branch’s construction, - Low energy lighting and water in rest room and pantry fixtures, - Touchless rest room fixtures, and - Touchless interior and exterior doors. The bank’s first retail location in Miami opens after the introduction of its groundbreaking new Low Cash Mode℠ digital offering, which addresses the $17 billion dollars that some studies estimate U.S. consumers pay each year in overdraft fees. Now available to Virtual Wallet® customers, Low Cash Mode℠ offers payment control – the power to determine whether certain debits are processed that otherwise might result in overdrafts; real-time Intelligent Alerts; and “Extra Time,” which gives customers time to avoid overdrafts before fees are charged. PNC’s retail banking network currently includes approximately 2,300 brick-and-mortar locations across nearly 40 markets. In addition, PNC customers can access their money fee-free at nearly 18,000 ATMs across the country. The Brickell branch is the first of four PNC branches opening in Miami in 2021-22. A branch will open in Pinecrest in October, followed by a location in Coral Gables and in Doral in 2022. PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com. SOURCE: PNC Bank

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Thanks to advances in technology and evolving consumer demand, the healthcare industry is experiencing a massive shift in delivery of care. Today’s patients want greater visibility and control of their own health instead of having information and decisions siloed with healthcare providers. At the same time, a rise in chronic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and other illnesses — as well as a growing aging population throughout the world — means that the industry must innovate to scale quickly and effectively. One way to reduce the pressures on traditional care settings is to empower patients to monitor various health parameters and manage elements of their own care through connected health and wearable medical devices. Consumers already expect this of their devices; consider how heart rate monitors are integrated into popular devices like smartwatches. The opportunity for manufacturers of wearable medical devices is enormous; according to Deloitte’s 2023 Global Health Care Outlook report, “the global market for remote monitoring devices is expected to grow to more than $101 billion in 2028.” The same report also states that “by 2024… almost 440 million consumer health and wellness wearable devices will ship worldwide.” Another report by Market.us looks even further out to forecast that the wearable diagnostic and monitoring devices market will reach $165 billion by 2032, commanding the biggest share of the broader wearables market that includes fitness and wellness trackers. To successfully capture these opportunities while delivering safe, reliable, and effective patient care, MedTech companies must prioritize three key areas when bringing wearable medical devices to market: - Product design and engineering - Advanced manufacturing capabilities - Strategic regionalization Together, these elements will empower companies to get their innovations to market faster and scale amid explosive demand. Designing wearable medical devices faster and more effectively To compete in the wearable medical device market, companies must prioritize user-centered design and deep engineering expertise to specify, conceptualize, develop, test, and sustain their products. Design for Manufacturing is a key step early in product design, as it helps companies identify opportunities and unexpected challenges in the manufacturing process. This allows MedTech companies to maximize investments, reduce time-to-market, and eliminate the risk of discovering design issues in their wearable medical devices during full-scale production. For example, by considering the durability and availability of materials used in wearable medical devices, companies can future-proof their designs, minimizing technical obsolescence and other future risks. As sustainability continues to grow in importance across every industry, Design for Manufacturing also enables MedTech companies to define the sustainability requirements during product design, such as choosing biodegradable materials or ensuring that a product can be recycled or refurbished effectively and responsibly. For example, at Flex we have worked with healthcare clients to identify how a product design could be altered for improved sustainability outcomes. In one case, we developed a smart autoinjector design reference platform that utilizes eco-friendly materials, as well as minimized welding and gluing of internal parts during the assembly and manufacturing process. This resulted in sustainability benefits later in the product lifecycle, including streamlined unit breakdown and components recycling that reduced the volume of waste. As wearable medical devices become more popular, blurring the line between consumer and medical devices, other challenges arise. A paper published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security states that “while wearable healthcare devices offer consumers the ability to be an active participant in managing their health… devices may include vulnerabilities that allow the device to be compromised and expose personal data.” To that end, MedTech companies must continue to learn from both within their own industry and from other highly regulated industries, adopting best practices to confidently design and architect products with the utmost level of security. At Flex, we are committed to establishing secure connectivity standards across multiple industries. As a member of the Project Centauri partner ecosystem, we continue to refine and apply these standards to healthcare and connected medical device applications to deliver quality, security, and seamless connectivity. Advanced manufacturing to boost medical device production Competing in today’s fast-paced global landscape requires access to a full suite of advanced manufacturing capabilities and Industry 4.0 technologies that enable MedTech companies to scale faster and more reliably. Rather than designing and manufacturing all products in-house, many companies are increasingly turning to global, diversified manufacturers like Flex to accelerate time-to-market, better manage risk, provide greater scalability, and improve market responsiveness. Given the importance of precision, quality, and long-term reliability in medical devices, MedTech companies must find ways to scale and become more efficient while still maintaining stringent standards and requirements. Technologies such as automation can reduce the pressures of labor shortages and supply chain constraints when producing wearable medical devices. One example of how we’ve improved manufacturing processes for our customers is the way we leveraged digital twin technology to accelerate the delivery of a diabetes product. With the power of a digital twin, we reiterated the product model hundreds of thousands of times, ran “what if” scenarios, and tested dozens of variables. As a result, something that would have taken three months or longer was reduced to only three weeks. Regionalization and global reach to get products when and where they are needed In today’s uncertain world, many brands have adapted to a regionalized model, wherein companies re-shore part of their operations to be closer to the markets they serve. This strategy mitigates risk, ensures business continuity, and speeds time-to-market. In a 2022 McKinsey & Company survey of 113 supply chain leaders worldwide, 44% of respondents, up from 25% percent the previous year, stated that they were developing regionalized supply networks. Regionalization enables MedTech companies to source components and build products in-region, or to rapidly shift production to other worldwide locations as demand or regulations change. A regionalization strategy comes with more benefits than just risk mitigation — it can also speed time-to-market and help companies meet increasing sustainability requirements. Put simply, moving closer to the markets they serve enables companies to be more resilient and competitive while also protecting the environment. Another recent McKinsey & Company study identifies medical devices as one of the top ten industries with “strong regionalization feasibility,” stating that for companies falling in this category, “regionalization offers agility and flexibility in an unpredictable global trading landscape.” The future of healthcare is wearable To meet the growing demand for wearable medical devices, MedTech companies must adopt a strategy that provides a competitive edge at every step of the process — from design and engineering to full-scale production, to delivering products to the end user. Beyond the three priority areas discussed above, wearable medical device manufacturers can also boost competitiveness by tapping into deep domain knowledge and an extensive toolkit of technological advancements that includes sensor chips, miniaturization, and battery life, as well as connectivity with high-speed data transmission, artificial intelligence, and security. Ultimately, the wearable medical device market is poised to make an enormous impact on the healthcare industry, relieving cost pressures and streamlining care as the site of care shifts downstream from hospitals to patient homes. Though the scope of the challenge is vast, so too is the opportunity. As an industry, we must rise to meet it.

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This is NOT an official page. It is run by weather hobbyists and should not be used as a replacement for official sources. CFHC's main servers are currently located at Hostdime.com in Orlando, FL. Image Server Network thanks to Mike Potts and Amazon Web Services. If you have static file hosting space that allows dns aliasing contact us to help out! Some Maps Provided by: Great thanks to all who donated and everyone who uses the site as well. Site designed for 800x600+ resolution When in doubt, take the word of the National Hurricane Center

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Good advice, better decisions. Work with a financial adviser. For almost everyone, dealing with your mortgages, investments, debts, bills, and taxes can get very complicated. Our financial and investment advice starts with listening, so we can tailor our service to you. You’ll work together with one of our expert financial advisers, and they’ll help sort out any of your financial issues and advise you on how to make smart money decisions so you can get ahead.

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Crafting the Perfect Greek Getaway Wardrobe for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 An exclusive Q&A with costume designer Timothy A. Wonsik In My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, writer, director, and star Nia Vardalos brings the beloved Portokalos family of the first two films from their Chicago home to Greece for the adventure of their lives. The moment the gang, from Toula (Vardalos) to Aunt Voula (Andrea Martin), land in their homeland, they embrace their Greek surroundings, donning a whole new set of clothes. Costume designer Timothy A. Wonsik was tasked with curating a wardrobe that could capture the feel of being in Greece. Brought into the project by Academy Award®-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood—who served as a consultant to the film—Wonsik juggled both practical considerations (like Greece’s hot weather) and thematic concerns to let the characters shine in their new adventure. We spoke with Wonsik about capturing the spirit of Greece in his costumes and appreciating the film’s universal appeal. How did you get involved in designing the costumes for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3? I do a lot of work with Colleen Atwood, who knows the people from the production. When they suddenly needed a new costume designer, Colleen asked me to do the movie with her. She could consult but wouldn't be able to be on set. Except for a short time at the start of production when she came to Greece, I would design and she would collaborate by phone. I started eight days before we started shooting. It was a real scramble to shop and get four containers of costumes ready to ship to Greece, as well as unpack them and prep them for fittings. What was the creative direction for the costumes? It was a real collaboration. The most important direction from the director was just to make the clothes look beautiful. In some ways, this a real evolution from the costumes in the earlier films, whose fashion was representative of their times. For this one, I tried to use classic, timeless silhouettes and colors that reflected the cities and landscapes of Greece. We looked towards washed-out salmon and terracotta colors as well as blue, blue-gray, and seafoam hues that reflected the water. I really wanted to pick up the colors one sees in Greece. Overall, the designs resulted from a collaboration between myself, the actors, and the director. We would do a series of fittings and send images to Nia who would comment on what she liked. If I mentioned that the actor during the fitting felt that there might be a better choice, Nia would normally agree, and we would adjust the costume. It was a real collaboration. Did the costuming in the other films influence how you approached the clothes in this film? Not really. In the other films, the characters were generally in the States and their look reflects that. When they arrive in Greece…their clothing represents the climate and feel of Greece. Greece is a warm, humid environment. Fabrics need to be linen, silk, or cotton. One of our first goals was to create clothes that let the actors be comfortable in the heat. During fittings, actors would occasionally say, "God, I'm so hot. Can we do something different?" I would talk to Nia and we would come up with something to accommodate them because there were days when it was 100 degrees and humid. We wanted the clothes to help the actors get into character, but we also wanted them to make sense in terms of where we were and what the weather was like. This is the third of the Big Fat Greek Wedding films. What makes these characters and their story so enduring? When I saw the first one, I laughed so hard, thinking, “This could be my family.” Everyone has a father or mother or aunt like the ones in the film. It didn’t matter if you were Greek or not, I think that everybody related to the story. 20 years later, the same actors are back. They know exactly who their characters are and they perform them brilliantly. What would you like people to take away from the film? It's such a feel-good movie. I think it's time for a feel-good film like this. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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The mere notion that you can make a creamy carbonara pasta dish in minutes—using dried pasta that cooks right in the sauce—is in and of itself pretty amazing. But the fact that kids (okay, sure, and you) will love it is an even better notion! This technique will only work in a glass loaf pan. The higher sides help contain the inevitable foam as the pasta cooks and also retain more heat for quicker cooking. (And if you don’t know that the microwave’s no place for a metal pan, just trust us on this one.) — Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough Excerpted from THE KITCHEN SHORTCUT BIBLE Copyright © 2018 by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough. Used with permission of Little, Brown and Company, New York. All rights reserved.

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Seth is a partner and co-founder at Boulder-based Foundry Group focusing on making early-stage technology investments, participating in select growth rounds, and identifying and supporting the next generation of venture fund managers. In addition to his work at Foundry, Seth is active in the global entrepreneurial ecosystem as a founding board member of The Unreasonable Institute, an advisor to Palestinian-focused venture fund Sadara, and advisor to Nairobi-based Ingressive Capital, as well as an advisor and mentor to a number of other venture funds and companies globally. Seth co-founded Pledge 1%, a global network of over 7,000 companies who have pledged equity, time and product back to their local communities. He founded Colorado Entrepreneurial By Nature and is also on the board of StartupColorado, which promotes entrepreneurship in areas of Colorado outside of the front range. He is a Trustee of Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. You can find him on Twitter at @sether or online at www.sethlevine.com.

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In the present carefully determined world, the development and progress of a web-based commercial center advancement administration is equivalent to guaranteeing its life span and productivity. As the computerized scene keeps on developing, having a powerful and versatile commercial center turns into a non-debatable for organizations. Perceiving this need, many organizations are proactively looking for the aptitude of commercial center advancement specialist co-ops. These suppliers are not simply specialized specialists; they are visionaries who figure out the complexities of online business. Be that as it may, what precisely do they offer, and for what reason is their job so irreplaceable? By digging into the subtleties of online commercial centers, we can appreciate the unmatched meaning of these particular specialist organizations in the advanced domain. The Job of Commercial center Advancement Specialist co-ops Commercial center improvement specialist organizations have practical experience in making, upgrading, and advancing web-based stages where labor and products are traded. They bring a mix of mechanical skill, industry experiences, and inventive techniques to guarantee that commercial centers are useful as well as prosperous. Taking into account sending off your own internet based commercial center? Sloboda Studio flaunts an accomplished group prepared to direct you. With north of 13 years in the field, their center and senior designers succeed in different advancements, like Python, Ruby on Rails, and Django. They are capable at transforming your business vision into a flourishing internet based commercial center. Connect with them and leave on your commercial center excursion. 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Umbro has been in the game a very long time. While its heyday is something I never experienced to the fullest, life luckily presents me now with what seems almost a second chance at a lost love. The new Umbro Projects collection is just exactly that as the brand brings back some of the iconic styles which will forever maintain it as an enduring presence in the soccer lifestyle world. For this collection, Umbro has turned nowhere else but to its archives from the ’90s. Unlike most brands who would take inspiration from their design archive and just seek to reinterpret this style, Umbro has instead opted for a more faithful reproduction of design styles that are as fashionable today as when they were first introduced. Their most recognizable piece has to be their soccer shirts and crew neck tees which bring back those bold prints that made the ’90s such an unforgettable period for soccer fans everywhere. The print is unique, to say the least. From afar, it gives off the illusion of some abstract design, though on closer inspection one realizes it is simply a very creative twist on more Umbro branding. Though the bold prints and graphics get all the attention as they should, it is the enlarged branding that transports me back in time the quickest. This collection has plenty of enlarged branding interspersed between its tees, polos, hoodies, and jackets. Each time I look at the prominent double diamond on all these items, I can’t help but remember my love for all the training gear from this era which would utilize this enlarged branding oftentimes on both the front and back of training sweatshirts, jackets, and pennies. This style is particularly special to me as growing up it was the time I spent in training where I felt more in tune with the game. I did not just want to train like my favorite players but also look like they did, as it was in simply looking like them that the experience felt that much more real to me. These small things that I take away from this collection are what makes it so exceptional. It is a part of me and no doubt also a part of you that now crosses over from these memories onto the field to the impressions you hope to make on the streets. The entire offering should look right at home with a natural street aesthetic mixed in with a little prep style. All pieces are for the most part statement pieces meant to be worn on their own. Think of it as an opportunity to put new soccer enthusiasts on some real game with the best part being that you don’t even have to say anything. The new Umbro Projects collection is available now at umbro.co.uk.

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I have downloaded the ACX check plug in but do not understand how to get it into the Audacity program. Please help. I am not very skilled with computers so any instructions that you provide will need to be very simple. Don’t be shy about making them idiot-proof Any help would be sincerely appreciated. The ACX Check plug-in is a “Nyquist Plug-in”. Installation instructions are here: http://manual.audacityteam.org/man/effect_menu.html#nyquist_effects

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Who shaves the barber? - Bertrand Russell Bertrand Russell, British mathematician and philosopher, in challenging a popular theory of logic of the day known as set theory, showed that it suffered from a self-referential paradox. Namely, that there is no such thing as a set of all sets because it would necessarily need to, but could not contain itself. It was stated as follows: This is a paradox, because it is a situation that cannot exist."Imagine a town where there is a rule: everyone has to be clean-shaven, and the barber is the only person who can shave you. But the barber has a special rule: he only shaves people who do not shave themselves. So, everyone in the town has to be clean-shaven, but no one can shave themselves. So, who shaves the barber?" This same paradox raises its head from time to time, however it is reformulated not in the domain of mathematical set theory but in the socio-political sphere. No doubt you’ve read a newspaper headline intimating something like ‘Who polices the police?’ And now it seems that this dilemma has spilled over into the socio-forensic disciplines. Who examines the Examiner? These questions pose the same problem as Bertrand Russell’s Paradox of the Barber, an infinite regress. It takes sense and turns it into nonsense very quickly. Let’s take a look... If I say, ‘I’m an expert’, then who is qualified to judge my expertise? And if you admit that there is someone qualified to judge my expertise, who is the person that qualifies to judge the expertise of the expert on expertise? I won’t belabor the example, but you get the point. Sense making becomes nonsensical exponentially. This is the essence of infinite regress. It poses solutions which cause problems which need solutions that cause problems that never resolve. In the case that is about to be discussed we’d call this a grift, because it involves a stream of money and prestige in which the same people causing problems offer solutions, write papers, form committees which find new problems to which they offer solutions, write papers and form committees, blissfully unaware that there are people laughing at the proverbial new clothes of the emperor. Considering this is a post about fingerprints, let’s get to it. In 2009, it came to light that the Houston Police Department’s (HPD) fingerprint unit was having some problems, some of them potentially criminal. https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texa ... 622998.php Houston hired an outside auditor, a company by the name of Ron Smith and Associates (RSA/ RS&A). The auditor was hired to check the work of the people thought to be involved in problematic casework. The scope of the contract was extended to work down a backlog of about 6000 cases to the tune of around 5 million dollars. The written findings of the audit were published by the City of Houston. https://www.houstontx.gov/police/audit/ ... tPrint.pdf The findings of the initial audit state: “It should be noted that, generally speaking, the most significant error which can be found in friction ridge comparisons is an “erroneous identification”, which is the incorrect determination that two areas of friction ridge impressions originated from the same source." The findings go on to say: “Based upon the previously established criteria, there were however a significant amount of technical errors which may, or may not have had an impact on the investigations which were represented by these cases” The technical errors as defined by Ron Smith and Associates included: “Cases which were reported as not being ‘sufficient for further analysis’, when in fact they did indeed contain latent prints which were sufficient for comparison purposes.” (we’ll come back to this) It appears that the auditor examines the examiner. Who audits the Auditor? During the period in which Ron Smith and Associates was performing backlog reduction, they were asked to compare prints as part of a review of a cold case from 2001. A case that ultimately went to appeals based in part on the fingerprint evidence and ultimately resulted in an ethics investigation. A longer version of the case synopsis given as part of the appeal can be found here: https://cases.justia.com/texas/first-co ... 1499127228 An abbreviated synopsis of the case is as follows: 2001: a murder of a woman known to be a prostitute whose body was found in an alley with what was presumed to be bloody fingerprints both on and near her body. Houston Police Department responded to the scene and were able to enhance and preserve the latent prints via photography as well as preserve the portion of the actual item that contained the palm prints (a metal pole). Fingernail clippings and semen stains were also preserved by the Harris County Medical Examiner. HPD investigated the case and exhausted the leads with no viable suspects 2006: DNA from the fingernail clippings consisted of a mixed sample with a major and minor contributor composed of two males. DNA from the semen had a single contributor. DNA profiles were created by an outside laboratory. 2009: CODIS was searched using the DNA profiles and two individuals were identified, one by the name Joseph Webster from the mixed sample taken from the fingernail clippings, one by the name Lorenzo Jones from the semen stains. Both individuals admitted to soliciting prostitutes but denied being involved in the murder. 2010: HPD Cold Case Unit requests HPD Latent Print Unit to compare 51 individuals including the 2 individuals developed as part of the CODIS hits. No identifications were found. 2011: Ron Smith and Associates as part of the contract work for the city of Houston is asked to re-examine the prints and compare them against the 51 individuals again. No identifications were found. 2012: Detective Holbrook, the original detective on the case in 2001 returns to HPD homicide, re-reviews the case and per the appeal “instructed Ron Smith to reexamine their prints, believing that the bloody print was of sufficient quality to render an identification”. (We’ll come back to this statement as well). Ron Smith and Associates find similarities, ask for better quality prints from Webster and subsequently make an identification. 2013: HPD asks for the poles containing potential blood and bloody prints to be processed for 1) the confirmation of blood 2) DNA samples. Blood was not confirmed, nor were DNA profiles obtained. 2015: DNA profile taken from Webster was compared to the minor contributor DNA profile from the fingerprint clippings produced in 2006. Webster could not be ruled out as a contributor, with the chance that the DNA profile came from a random person at about 0.43% (1 in 230) 2015: A new DNA profile is obtained from the fingernail clippings using an advanced testing technique and compared to Joseph Webster. The result is that Webster could not be ruled out as a contributor, with a chance that a random person could have the same DNA profile at about 0.000015% (1 in 68 million) As a result of the DNA found underneath Herbert's fingernails and the identification of Webster as the source of the bloody palm-print, Webster was indicted and tried for Herbert's murder. During the trial, the State presented evidence that: • Herbert was a prostitute who worked downtown, and that Webster admitted to possibly having sex with her; • Herbert's body was found in a narrow and secluded gated alleyway that would not normally be used by the public—a location where someone might reasonably be expected to lure a prostitute he intended to kill; • the DNA underneath Herbert's fingernails was Webster's—indicating that Herbert attempted to defend herself from Webster or at least had direct physical contact with him before she died; • the palm-print found next to Herbert's bloody body was Webster's—placing Webster at the scene of the crime, crouched right in front of the narrow stairwell and Herbert's body; and • the palm-print was made in blood—indicating that Webster moved or had some sort of contact with Herbert's body after she was dead. Webster was convicted. Upon appeal, Webster’s counsel argued that the sufficiency of the evidence was inadequate to convict. Specifically, as it relates to the latent print evidence, Webster argued that the examiners at HPD and the RSA analysts suffered from bias since they missed the identification the first time and only made an identification after they were allegedly aware of the DNA hit to Webster. A complaint was submitted to the Texas Forensic Science Commission (TFSC). As a result of the allegations of bias by Webster’s counsel, an ethics investigation was submitted to the Texas Forensic Science Commission. The complaint was accepted for investigation at the 4/21/2022 meeting. The Commission offered to: “evaluate the integrity and reliability of the forensic analysis, offer recommendations for best practices in the discipline of latent print analysis, and make other appropriate recommendations.” https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1455318/ ... 22-1-1.pdf This is what the Commission is tasked with doing by law, although arguably the more thorough version of what they were tasked with would be more ethically rigorous. It comes across more as an ethnography than an investigation. The Commission is charged with the preparation of a written report that contains: It appears the Commission audits the auditor.(1) observations of the commission regarding the integrity and reliability of the forensic analysis conducted; (2) best practices identified by the commission during the course of the investigation; or (3) other recommendations that are relevant, as determined by the commission. Who does the Commission commission? The TFSC had provided relatively scant information on the state of the ethics complaint other than brief updates from quarterly meeting minutes posted on the site. One such document from a 09/15/2022 meeting states: “The Commission will contract with Friction Ridge expert Glenn Langenburg to assist the Commission in the development of its report that will highlight key issues and recommendations that address the historical background and evolution of the friction ridge discipline, identify methods for avoiding cognitive bias in the discipline, and recommend changes for a positive impact on the field in Texas and nationwide.” https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1455833/ ... 1522-3.pdf Then just recently, on 10/20/2023, the Forensic Science Commission released a video of their quarterly meeting discussing a forthcoming 73 page full report on the complaint. In the video they thank: - Glenn Langenburg - Henry Swofford - OSAC Program Office - Texas DPS Latent Print Advisory board It appears that the Commission commissions experts. It seems we have come full circle. How do we investigate the ethics of an ethics investigation? Since we’ve come full circle with the inclusion of new experts who have been brought in to scrutinize the ethics of the original experts, we’re in infinite regress. Who will scrutinize the ethics of these experts? Let’s put the microscope on the experts before we address the complaint. Surely, we wouldn’t want an ethics investigation to have compromised ethics, right? Glenn Langenburg teaches for Ron Smith and Associates. Someone who gets paid by an agency under investigation and who would stand to risk losing payment or prestige, necessarily presents at the very minimum the appearance of an ethical dilemma. He does however, have at least 13 years of Latent Print Examination under his belt working in an agency. https://www.ronsmithandassociates.com/p ... urg_CV.pdf Henry Swofford is more of a bureaucrat than a bench examiner. If you look at his resume it’s not apparent that he has any significant examination experience, with the majority of his forensic examination experience coming from Blood Alcohol Content testing. While he has held chair positions on standards boards, management positions, and pursued research, he seems like an odd pick for an actual analysis. https://dfs.dc.gov/sites/default/files/ ... ord_CV.pdf This is evident in a leaked document associated with the case which states: “Henry Swofford did an informal review of the palm print on the pole and could not identify it as belonging to Webster.” Why wouldn’t Swofford perform a detailed analysis of the print? Why is his inability to identify the print indicative of anything? The answer as stated above is because this isn’t a person who has spent any significant time looking at fingerprints, let alone complex ones in dispute. The fact that he qualifies, let alone holds certifications from the International Association of Identification in Latent Fingerprints, Footwear and Crime Scene Investigation is a discussion for another time, but it would seem that the IAI is little more than a puppy mill for forensic certifications. Mr. Swofford seems to be at odds with himself for what he deems appropriate techniques. From the leaked document: “Mr. Swofford analyzed the quality of the palm print itself using the newly adopted best practice recommendations made by the OSAC Friction Ridge Subcommittee in September 2020. He took a copy of the latent print and feature markings of the original RSA examined and analyzed the quality using LQMetric software.” Compare what he did, namely use LQMetric software, with what he’s published about LQMetric Software. According to his Ph. D thesis, LQMetric is: https://serval.unil.ch/resource/serva ... 01/REF.pdf“...geared entirely towards optimizing or predicting AFIS match performance rather than focused on assessing local ridge clarity (discernibility of feature data) and predicting human performance using image quality attributes considered by human analysts during manual comparisons. Consequently, these types of predictive models are often based on the aggregate of qualitative and quantitative attributes of the entire impression to provide a single estimate of utility or quality. These approaches often lack transparency and often do not necessarily correspond to the same features considered by human analysts during traditional examinations. The motivation behind this focus is largely driven by industry desires to optimize the performance of AFIS in a “lights-out” environment. " He’s saying two things here. First, that a holistic metric is inappropriate given that the algorithm is measuring AFIS viability which stands in opposition to what Examiners look at, namely individual features. Secondly, such tools and models are biased towards the performance of a product, not assessing the quality of a print, which is what the tool purports to be. However, the thesis is also offering a product, one that directly competes with LQMetric. Would it be fair to characterize Swofford for also having a motivation to focus on an industry desire to optimize his proceedings from the licensing of a software product? Salesmanship is not a new concept when it comes to Swofford and Langenburg however. They both have a financial incentive outside their use as consultants in this case. Each has a statistical model, which should they be used to reconcile a dispute, would act as a pseudo-validation of a statistical model that could then be incorporated into a ‘best practice’ paradigm, that is to say there is something to be gained by means of bureaucracy, not science. Swofford model (FRstat): https://forensiccoe.org/statistical-int ... ns-frstat/ Langenburg model (Xena) https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... ite_up.pdf There have been accusations of pseudoscience and snake oil between the two camps previously. https://docplayer.net/170998794-Defence ... rstat.html Furthermore, given Swofford’s seat on the Friction Ridge Subcommittee and the American Standards Board of the AAFS his influence in defining ‘best practices’ is problematic at best. Is it any surprise that statistical models have made their way into the conversation even though no model has been validated for use or demonstrated to make more accurate conclusions? Even the latent print community has grown skeptical of what in effect are bureaucrats pushing agendas for personal gains. In a recent request-for-comments period by the American Academy of Forensic Science Standards Board, the community pushed back when statistical models were proposed. “May use statistical or probabilistic systems is meaningless at this point in time. Does this mean FRStats or Xena? Could it mean an 8 point standard versus a 12‐point standard? Until a published, peer‐reviewed, validated, and accepted "probabilistic system" has been recognized, it should not be left wide open to interpretation.” (pg 27 of 55) https://www.aafs.org/sites/default/file ... und01.pdf Did you catch that? A standard was being proposed that was so vague that non-validated statistical models developed by people with influence over the standards board could be admitted. This is not science, or best practices, it’s lobbying. So an investigation into an ethics violation of experts reveals at least the potential to have an ethics violation of experts through perverse incentives, namely personal gain even at the expense of truth. Complaints about the complaint Next, we need to look at the complaint. We already know that the complaint alleged the conclusion reached was not reproducible and therefore not reliable. With the allegation that there was bias based upon the DNA hit to Webster. It’s out of fashion to blame examiners and fire them for mistakes. If we’ve learned anything from past high-profile errors like the Brandon Mayfield case, they will blame 1) the images, 2) the process and 3) a boogeyman like bias that is unmeasurable but somehow in everything, everywhere, all at once and only retroactively inferred. From the Mayfield case: “The FBI issued a rare public apology after Mayfield’s release — but maintained the error was due to the low resolution of the print.” “Second, the OIG examined whether the FBI's verification procedures contributed to the error. FBI procedures require that every identification be verified by a second examiner.” https://oig.justice.gov/sites/default/f ... /final.pdf (pg 10) Everywhere:“However, whether Mayfield's religion was a factor in the Laboratory's failure to revisit its identification and discover the error in the weeks following the initial identification is a more difficult question.” (pg 12) “However, under procedures in place at the time of the Mayfield identification, the verifier was aware that an identification had already been made by a prior FBI examiner at the time he was requested to conduct the verification. Critics of this procedure assert that it may contribute to the expectation that the second examiner will concur with his colleague.” (pg 10) All at once: “The OIG found that a significant cause of the misidentification was that the LPU examiners' interpretation of some features in LFP17 was adjusted or influenced by reasoning "backward" from features that were visible in the known prints of Mayfield. This bias is sometimes referred to as "circular reasoning," and is an important pitfall to be avoided.” https://oig.justice.gov/sites/default/f ... final.pdf So what do we see in the ethics investigation? According to the quarterly meeting: And“TFSC staff forwarded the complaint to RS&A, and they raised questions about the quality of images the blind examiners were given” “RS&A maintained ‘any competent examiner’ would reach an identification conclusion so there must have been an issue with the images the blind examiners used" We know that there were two sets of images taken of the latent prints, the film prints taken at the scene of the crime and digital images taken by the DEA who had the actual poles on which the prints were found. The TFSC’s presentation provides a red herring in a sense when they state: “The other set of photos of L-1 were taken by the DEA using digital photography. Digital photography was in its infancy at the time and the images were taken at a low resolution 384 ppi. (Today’s standard is 1000 ppi)" This statement is ignorant of digital imaging however and represents the problem with an appeal to ‘best practices’ when those practices are made by fiat and not evidence. Let’s take a look. Since the TFSC thanks The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC), we’ll go to OSAC’s digital imaging standards and look at what they say about resolution. 5.1 The procedure described in this document is in accordance with current SWGFAST guidelines (6), as well as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standard (7), which specify 1000 pixels per inch (ppi) at 1:1 as the minimum scanning resolution for latent print evidence. This standard appears primarily to be historical and directed towards scanners, rather than cameras, though recent studies suggest that it is suitable for capturing Level 3 detail (8). “5.2 While the 1000 ppi resolution standard permits the capture of level three detail in latent prints, it does not mean that any image recorded at a lower resolution would necessarily be of no value for comparison purposes. Such an image could have captured level two details sufficiently for comparison.” https://compass.astm.org/document/?cont ... -US&page=1 So, the standard is historical, pertains to scanning and pertains primarily to the inclusion of level three detail, which would most likely not even be present in a viscous blood print. This is an appeal to historicism and not science. The TFSC presentation states: “The report emphasizes the importance of a linear sequential approach to the ACE-V process in which documentation of the features in the questioned impression occurs prior to an examination of a known exemplar.” It’s fashionable to say this, and was stated both in the OIG report on the Mayfield error and in the PCAST report but is it true? Like, based in science, true? This very topic was researched in 2015 in a paper titled ‘’Changes in latent fingerprint examiners’ markup between analysis and comparison’. The paper admits: “.... the details of how to document analysis and comparison are mostly unspecified, and SWGFAST's standards are unenforced, leaving the details to be sorted out by agency standard operating procedures or by the examiners’ judgments.” The discussion of the paper finds no correlation between change in markup and error nor error rate different from that of the black box study. “We observed frequent changes in markups of latents between the Analysis and Comparison phases. All examiners revised at least some markups during the Comparison phase, and almost all examiners changed their markup of minutiae in the majority of comparisons when they individualized. However, the mere occurrence of deleted or added minutiae during Comparison is not an indication of error: most changes were not associated with erroneous conclusions; the error rates on this test were similar to those we reported previously” https://noblis.org/wp-content/uploads/2 ... _Final.pdf The footnote associated with that quote is from a study titled, Repeatability and Reproducibility of Decisions by Latent Fingerprint Examiners https://journals.plos.org/plosone/artic ... ne.0032800 There is a sleight of hand in the complaint and the investigation if you look closely, namely the allegation of bias. The allegation states that the bias is due to Webster being identified via a DNA hit and NOT from a non-blind verification or from circular reasoning via the exemplars, as was the allegation in the Mayfield error. There are two problems with this. First, RS&A missed the identification the first time when Webster was included with the 51 subjects. If inclusion of Webster was biasing, then the implications are twofold: 1) any investigative lead into a suspect developed by a detective is biasing and 2) overwhelming the examiner with 51 names was more biasing because the identification was missed. Neither of these issues are addressed, nor is the mechanism of how getting a DNA hit suddenly makes minutiae appear that weren’t there. “The complaint incorporated information that the crime scene mark was submitted to other examiners along with relevant known exemplars in blind examinations and the blind examinations reached an ‘inconclusive’ conclusion” stating that, “The blind examiners include an independent latent print examiner and two HFSC latent print examiners” The TFSC presentation says that they took into consideration some national reports on forensic science and ‘pertinent empirical research in friction ridge examination’ such as the Noblis black box study. So what does ‘the pertinent empirical research’ say about blind verifications? Before we get to the Noblis study, what does Glenn Langenburg’s own research into bias state? “The results showed that fingerprint experts were influenced by contextual information during fingerprint comparisons, but not towards making errors. Instead, fingerprint experts under the biasing conditions provided significantly fewer definitive and erroneous conclusions than the control group.” https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs ... 09.01025.x Unless the blind examinations were provided in the context of an unworked case (which is going to be a near impossibility given that the case was decades old and the use of film, CDs, old reports, etc, would have been included), the examiner would have been given a comparison they knew would be scrutinized and therefore is introducing bias. According to Langenburg’s own research, when this happens, ‘significantly fewer definitive and erroneous conclusions’ are the result. Read ‘inconclusive’. This is exactly what the blind examinations found, meaning it was as equally likely a methodological error on the TFSC’s part in introducing blind examinations in this fashion and not necessarily a problem with RS&A or the print. Further highlighting the deficiency of the investigation is the following research which shows that collaboration reduces bias in fingerprint conclusions. This as opposed to pitting conclusions against each other vis-a-vis Examiner vs Blind Examiner and thereby reifying reproducibility. Pooling decisions highlights a wisdom-of-the-crowds approach to complex comparisons. From the article: “That is, the pooling of decisions systematically decreases the number of situations where decision-making agents disagree and increases the number of situations where they agree. Pooling decisions thus also reduces outcome variation between decision-making systems at the level of individual cases.” https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/a ... via%3Dihub Even previous research, what is commonly referred to as the Noblis White Box study recognizes that: “Blind verification can be expected to be effective in detecting most errors and flagging debatable decisions, and should not be limited to individualization decisions.” “Examiner assessments of difficulty may be useful in targeted quality control, which could focus on difficult decisions: operating procedures could provide means for an examiner to indicate when a particular decision is complex. Quality control measures, however, should not focus solely on difficult decisions, since even easy or obvious decisions were not always repeated or reproduced.” “Metrics derived from the quality and quantity of features used in making a decision may assist examiners in preventing mistakes, and in making appropriate decisions in complex comparisons. Such metrics may be used to flag complex decisions that should go through additional quality assurance review and in arbitration of disagreements between examiners.” “Procedures for detailed documentation of the features used in analysis or comparison decisions could be used to assist in arbitrating inter-examiner disagreements at the feature level.” “Repeatability and reproducibility are useful surrogate measures of the appropriateness of decisions when there is no “correct” decision, as when deciding between individualization and inconclusive. The reproducibility of decisions has operational relevance in situations where more than one examiner makes a decision on the same prints. Reproducibility as assessed in our study can be seen as an estimate of the effects of blind verification– not consulting or non-blind verification.” The last quote being especially pertinent given that the TFSC explicitly states in the presentation that: Simply stated, there is no ‘correct’ decision as when deciding between individualization and inconclusive as explicitly stated in the above study. If ever there were a prescription, this is it and the TFSC and their ‘experts’ expert’ failed miserably.“Important to note neither the complaint nor the report allege the identification was wrong, as we do not have ground truth for the sample”. Based upon best practices informed by the research, blind examinations were an inappropriate investigative method here. The Final Analysis: “Incompetence annoys me. Overconfidence terrifies me.” -Malcom Gladwell The TFSC stated that the result of their investigation was to: “...identify methods for avoiding cognitive bias in the discipline and recommend changes for a positive impact on the field in Texas and nationwide.” A couple things to note. The TFSC is not a standards board, a research arm, nor do they employ any means of funding for research. Furthermore, if these goals are attainable, you would think they would be requirements of accreditation or licensure of experts in the state of Texas considering that the TFSC has been responsible for both since 2015. Lastly, that the TFSC thinks they could actually accomplish such discipline-wide goals while clearly being illiterate in current scientific literature, lacking funding for additional research and by choosing to drape itself in snake oil experts and fashionable policy prescriptions comes across as pathological. It would seem that the TFSC is more concerned with the appearance of competence than with its actual practice. Not even mentioned in the presentation is the fact that the cold case detective is stated to have told Ron Smith and Associates that the impression could be identified. If bias was a concern, one would think that having police staff dictate what is and is not of identification value is quite concerning. Especially given that the TFSC is in charge of licensing experts. This was explicitly stated in the Appeals record when it stated: 2012: Detective Holbrook, the original detective on the case in 2001 returns to HPD homicide, re-reviews the case and per the appeal “instructed Ron Smith to reexamine their prints, believing that the bloody print was of sufficient quality to render an identification”.. Ron Smith and Associates find similarities, ask for better quality prints from Webster and subsequently make an identification. Additionally, we know an error was made, as it was the very type of error that Ron Smith and Associates documented in its audit of the Houston Police Department. “Based upon the previously established criteria, there were however a significant amount of technical errors which may, or may not have had an impact on the investigations which were represented by these cases” The technical errors as defined by Ron Smith and Associates included: “Cases which were reported as not containing any latent print identifications in which there was a latent print identification” (pg 4) In summary, an ethics investigation sidestepped the question of truth by hiring experts with questionable credentials and perverse incentives to ignore the science in order to publish a self-congratulatory work which overlooks deficits which it has the authority to change through accreditation and will have zero effect on the fingerprint industry other than contempt for those that wrote it. While it comes across as the house that Jack built, it is really a house of cards. When magical thinking is involved, anything is possible.

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Thoughts my own and don't represent my employer Yes, I think it is exactly that sort of thing Saulius. From what I have heard it is often the research about how animals are kept that people want from their region/country. Thank you for this write up. Martin Balluch's writing on this topic has impacted my way of thinking a lot on this. I think his 'Balluch Curve' succintly illustrates the problem and an approach to overcome it. Article is written in German and quotes are google translated We know from vegan and vegetarian people that most of them fall back into the sink. The system is stronger. Only a perhaps 5% large group with enough pioneering spirit stays up there on the right. In other words: the vegan outreach and the revelations of eg the VGT are constantly shoveling people right up the curve, but sooner or later they roll back again. A Sisyphean task. How could you support people so that they can stay on the top right? By making vegetarian/vegan life easier. And that's why I founded the Vegan Society Austria with my brother and my partner at the time in 1999. It awards a vegan seal so that the animal-free products are easily recognizable, it organizes vegan cooking courses for prospective chefs, it disseminates information about health aspects, arranges vegan-friendly doctors, etc. This activity can be illustrated as a small or large dent in the curve. A second dip in vegetarianism or veganism, not nearly as far down as the deepest dip, but at least providing something to hold on to, some protection against falling into the main dip. Then it will be easier for people So we're not really getting anywhere unless we change the system. Let's imagine we shift the sink to the right! If that succeeds, then all people suddenly behave in a more animal-friendly manner, then the system forces them to do so, even if that is not their belief. But isn't it utopian to change the system? Is not it. At the beginning of the 19th century there were still no animal protection laws and instead there was a baiting theater in Vienna, where animals were set against each other, or animals were hounded by packs of dogs and humans. The "having a rush" in Viennese for having fun comes from that. So the depression was on the far left. And now it's not that anymore, there's no such thing as hate theatre, at least the status of animals has risen to such an extent that torture for fun has been outlawed. Speaking very recently to someone involved in vegan outreach from their POV from many hours of conversations, the biggest challenge to adoption and retention is people worrying about not fitting in with those around them. I definitely agree that veg retention is an important piece, although I think many animal organisations are dealing with limited resources and I think as a result are looking to shift society to the right, cage-free, higher welfare etc, which ultimately makes the jump/drop from veg smaller and probably supports enduring change more. I personally, would be interested in seeing research into veg retention, but would rank it beneath research into shifting to higher welfare. Appreciate this post. Sections that stood out for me as being particularly tractable & scalable are: Appreciate this post, I will probably share it with people seeking advice from me in the future. I sometimes in these sort of calls/chats feel an expectation from the person seeking advice to drive the entire conversation which is draining for me and can make me hesitant to take on more calls like this. I have enjoyed the calls and think they have been much more value to the person when approached as you've described. Thanks for this post. We, The Humane League, recently worked with Majid Al Futtaim on their cage-free egg policy and are keen to do more work in the UAE and the region over the coming years. As mentioned in your problem profile, the approach we took here was slightly different to the approach in other regions. If anyone is living in the UAE and surrounding region and interested in working on farmed animal welfare. I'd be keen to hear from you. Great summary, thanks. It could be more useful to view the "Broiler commitments by deadline date" graph to show year 2026 as this is the deadline of the European Chicken commitment and ~90% of European commitments have that deadline.

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Search the Community Showing results for tags 'rollercoaster'. http://youtube.com/user/Ridelover123 Hi all! This isn't so much a site advert but more of an advert to my youtube channel. I do not earn money or anything from it and I do it purely for fun and would appreciate if you could take a moment of your time to subscribe! I will also do updates of the new videos and will embed them into my posts when I upload a new video to my channel! Many thanks to all and I'll leave you with one of my videos of a wild mouse rollercoaster I hope you enjoy it and please subscribe! Vialand is Turkey's best theme park and Located in Istanbul,Turkey.After little refurbish Vialand renamed to "İsfanbul Theme Park". (My personal idea is Vialand should make something new because they have only one coaster and they haven't done anything new since 2012..) Here is some attractions: Nefeskesen: 110 km/h in 3 seconds. Viking: 49 Feet super-soaking splash experience. Adalet Kulesi: 164 Feet Drop Tower Çılgın Nehir: 700 Meters long water ride And Vialand Has 23 more attractions. If You want to visit http://isfanbul.com/ Welcome to part two of a bored, slightly humorous random blog post on a Sunday Evening! *PRE-WARNING, THIS IS ALL A-BIT OF FUN, PLEASE READ THIS LIGHT HEARTED* Last week, I introduced you to The Merlin Rollercoastermatic Universe, (which is like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, just less Iron Man and more disappointment). There's been two main phases since Merlin's take over in (2007/08), the first one is named, hype, and you can read about it here! The second phase is called, unoriginal; The Unoriginal Phase (2012-2015) The Swarm^ (B&M, Built in 2012) - The Swarm started off well, the plans showed us that the UK is getting it's first B&M in 9 years and the theming looked incredible, but unfortunately, Merlin had to step in and create an USP for The Swarm, something all new rollercoaster's had to have now, apparently. Thus the tagline 'The Europe's tallest/UK’s first winged rollercoaster' was created. The Swarm was received well, but didn't bring the guest in, was it because the GP didn't know what a 'winged rollercoaster' is, or maybe The Olympic's being in the same year? No one really knows the answer, but a year later, to try and give this already unoriginal layout and theme another lease of life, they turned two rows of seats backwards and re-marketed it as the new attraction for 2013... The Smiler* (Gerstlauer, Built in 2013) - Let's be very honest here... The Smiler's whole planning, construction, and opening was more messy than me after 5 rounds of Tequila. The opening was delayed, not once, not twice but THREE TIMES. The groundwork being so poor, it feels like you've visited the Alton Towers Waterpark, not The Smiler, and that theme song that just haunts you for the next two weeks. The Smiler USP was very clever, 14 inversions, with most of them being hidden during planning, just a shame 8 of them try to paralyse you. Whats unoriginal about it you say? If I wanted a poorly built ride to disable me, I'd ride Saw The Ride. Flug der Dämonen^ (B&M, Built in 2014) - Flug der Dämonen didn't have a USP, that is because it really was The Swarm 2, the ride cars are identical, the theme is identical, most of the ride elements are identical... apart from that cool looking inversion! It wasn't a world's first, or Europe's first... it was just, a really good rollercoaster, that happens to have ugly white coloured track. Oblivion: The Black Hole (B&M, Built in 2015) - Talking of ugly white track, finishing our wonderful unoriginal phase, is the most unoriginal rollercoaster of them all! Heide Park got a dive coaster, then a winged rollercoaster... Gardaland got a winged rollercoaster... now it's getting a dive rollercoaster, did they get them buy one get one free or something?! The layout looks fun though! Just a shame the marketing and name of this rollercoaster, is literally two rides from X-Sector, and Oblivion 2.0. So that brings us to the present day, Oblivion: The Black Hole hasn't opened yet so we're unsure how the story will unfold, so expect an update in April time, but that is our two phases! What is the next phase? I hear you say... Well unlike Marvel who have released phase 3, we're really unsure what Merlin is going to do. 2016 is going to be Thorpe Park's & Merlin's next big investment, which we all thought was going to be a rollercoaster, but turns out, to be a dark ride... Alton Towers has rumours flying here, there and everywhere about Wooden Valley Coaster, and our lovely European parks might get a flying coaster called, Air - The Blade. Who knows? Thank you all for reading. Trolley Dolly (Liam T) Key: * - World's First ^ - Taller than 100ft USP - Unique Selling Point

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I am trying to use the web app, as I need to work on a PC. No access to a mac, and no mac app. However, I am running into some issues: - How can I create a new document from scratch in the Web App? There seems to be no option. - I figured as a workaround I could download a template. There’s no simple blank template though - and it is also unclear how I get the template to be loaded into my workspace. - Should the template go somewhere specific on the PC that I am missing? I checked if I could specify a folder in the settings on the web app, but couldn’t see anything. The web app seems to be rather lacking - but maybe I am missing something

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Please use the the Contact form to send us your thoughts or email us and we will respond to your enquiry in a timely manner. Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email. Don't have account? Register here.

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Is this mouse worth it? Well I have had my New iMac for about a week and I love the look of this one button mouse and wish I could keep it but it's driving me crazy, I can't seem to get things done fairly fast, playing Return To Castle Wolfenstein is a task in itself, and it hurts my hand. So I was looking at the Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer, does anyone have any comments on it? Is it worth $70.00? That's a lot of money for a mouse and I don't want to waste it if it isn't going to be any good. Thanks.

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HDMI cord from laptop worked on tv the other day. Now it doesn't. You can see the image behind tons of static (But not normal static, it has color and is in large blocks, but changes if I switch inputs and then go back)(Laptop shows no static). MY CORD does this on both ports. But our Xbox 360 Works on both ports. MY CORD works fine on my friend's tv. And her CORD worked fine on MY TV. Why won't MY CORD work on MY TV. I'm very frustrated. Please help!

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Who We are? We are a 501c3 nonprofit taxable organization. We operated 100% by volunteers; most of them foster families themselves. We have local branches throughout the state of Michigan. What We Do? Our organization provides clothing, underclothing, toys, shoes, baby equipment, and gear and in some cases furniture to children placed in the foster care stystem in State of Michigan. These items are new and like new items that have been donated to us. Children are often placed in foster care with no personal items and in many cases they come into care with only the clothes on their back. Our organization provides these kids with stylish new or like new clothes and personal items helping to begin the process of rebuilding their self-esteem and providing them with belongings they can call their own. How can the Foster Closet help? Our organization helps reduce the financial strain a new placement can place on foster family by freeing up funds that would otherwise be used to fullfill these immediate needs. These needs are not always met immediately or in full by the State and that is where we step in. Meeting these needs allow foster parents to be able to use the funds saved to help the children adapt to their new home life in other ways. The Foster Closet is not a “One Stop” shop; you may use it as many times as need arises.

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Thinking And Driving Safely Everyday Is Thinking Defensive Driving. We have all seen these drivers rarely plan to stop as they approach an intersection, junction, traffic light, or roundabout. These drivers have driven aggressively for years and even decades. They never yield the right of way to oncoming vehicles, and soon these drivers may run out of luck. More vehicles will be on the road in Accra in 2022 than in 2021. Hence, it is one of the reasons there is more traffic on the roadways even when it’s not rush hour. Why do these drivers take such risks by driving aggressively? We believe it’s because they have continuously operated this way, unless something terrible happens. Sadly, all categories of drivers in Accra go this way, including privately owned vehicles, taxis, and local commercial buses (tro tro). But it doesn’t have to be this way. The number of accidents I have avoided at intersections is alarming, thanks to the numerous defensive driving courses I have participated in over the years. Generally, you will expect that drivers have a million and one reasons to slow down at intersections or junctions because of how busy it gets with so many variables. However, this isn’t enough to persuade many drivers. Is it because they are in a hurry (although that’s not an excuse to drive aggressively)? If that were the case, everyone on the road would be in a hurry. My team and I have tested this at several intersections with two-way stop signs with solid lines indicating that vehicles should come to a complete stop, but we’ve seen many drivers drive past these signs and lines like they didn’t exist. This leads me to think they don’t understand road signs at all. Let’s put road signs aside; for now, common sense would indicate that when joining the main road, you need to slow down and yield right of way to those already on the main road. When it’s clear, you can join the road. But no, the vehicles entering the major road are so impatient that they’ll force the cars on the main road to slow down. There are times when this is necessary, especially when the police are controlling traffic, and at times like this, it is safe to move in when the police have stopped those on the major road. Some others may have misjudged their timing and would have to slam their brakes due to poor anticipation. I guess this has happened to most of us. However, this article focuses on those who are chronically braking late, which has become a way of life. I want to believe we haven’t all lost our minds, and going back home safely to our families in one piece is still everyone’s goal. With that understanding, the new plan must actively do something about it. The right way to approach junctions, traffic lights, and roundabouts First things first, when you are approaching an intersection, roundabout, or traffic light, let that be your first cue to begin slowing down your vehicle. Your reaction time has significantly increased, and you are ready to avoid any hazards or collisions. 5 simple steps to brake safely 1. Start braking slowly as you approach 2. Reduce your speed some more by braking more firmly 3. If at a traffic light and you notice the lights have been green for a while, prepare for a stop 4. Start scanning around (front, left, right, and rear) 5. By the time you reach the junction, you should brake until your vehicle comes to a complete stop Even if you have the right of way and approach a T junction, watch the driver joining the road. You should be able to answer the following questions: · Has the driver noticed me (eye contact)? · Does the driver seem distracted? · Is the driver slowing down at all? If you cannot answer these questions, a potential hazard is looming. Hopefully, you have already started slowing down for the vehicles behind you to expect to do the same. Be honest. When was the last time your staff took a defensive driving course? Learn more about how we can help improve your fleet operations, save lives, and reduce costs. Send an email or call us. You’re only one call away from greatness.

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Persol - PO1935S - MODEL CODE:PO1935S 96/48 53-19 - FRONT COLOR:Terra Di Siena - LENS COLOR:Polar Black - LENS MATERIAL:Crystal - FRAME MATERIAL:Acetate A medium lens front designed for those who prefer to cover an average portion of the face. BRIDGE CHOICE & NOSEPAD:High Bridge Fit Offers a more secure and comfortable fit for those with a high nose bridge and lower cheekbones. A good choice if the bridge of your nose is above the level of your pupils. This product is part of a small batch manufacturing run that may use exclusive materials like dead stock fabrics. The product is limited in quantity and may never be in stock again. Limited products are available for immediate shipping.

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Choice 8 oz. Squat Double Wall Bean Print Paper Hot Cup – 500/Case The outside of each cup features a unique ripped wall design that eliminates the need for a compatible cup sleeve or for double-cupping to prevent burns. For superior durability, this cup boasts a polyethylene coating inside the cup to resist condensation accumulation. The cup has a tightly rolled rim that provides mess-free sipping and creates a tight and secure seal when used with a compatible lid. Its tapered sides ensure a comfortable grip and make it easy for customers to hold and transport while on the go.

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The Elvis impersonator who officiated Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner‘s Las Vegas marriage ceremony is stunned their marriage is over — the man who’s overseen numerous nuptials thought these 2 would stay fortunately ever after. Jesse Garon married Joe and Sophie in Sin Metropolis again in 2019, and in a fairly animated dialog, he tells TMZ … he is shocked, heartbroken and distraught Joe filed for divorce from Sophie after solely 4 years of marriage. The Elvis impersonator says he first thought their divorce was a joke as a result of it appeared to return out of nowhere. He says he thought they have been going to final as a result of Joe and Sophie dated for about 3 years earlier than tying the knot. In different phrases, it wasn’t a type of stereotypical spur-of-the-moment Vegas weddings. Jesse says he is questioning if Joe gave it his all to try to make the wedding work, as a result of he looks like 4 years actually is not that lengthy. As we reported … Joe filed for divorce Tuesday, and the set off for the singer was allegedly Ring digicam audio/video of the actress doing or saying one thing that signaled to him their marriage was over. Jesse says he was going to see Joe on the upcoming Jonas Brothers live performance in Las Vegas, and deliberate to provide him a memento from the marriage … the ring pop wrapper from the ring Joe gave Sophie. And there is this … as Joe and Sophie wave the white flag on their union, Elvis Jesse needs followers to know one factor — do NOT blame him for this bitter ending.

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The Weeknd Net Worth – A Closer Look at the Canadian Superstar’s Wealth The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame with his unique blend of R&B, pop, and electronic music, captivating fans worldwide with his hauntingly beautiful music. Aside from his undeniable talent, The Weeknd has also achieved remarkable financial success, solidifying his status as one of the wealthiest musicians in the industry. Early Life and Career Beginnings Born on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Canada, The Weeknd experienced a challenging upbringing. Despite the hardships, his passion for music shone through as he anonymously uploaded his first tracks to the popular music-sharing website, YouTube, in 2010. These early releases, such as “What You Need” and “The Morning,” gained significant attention and created a buzz within the music industry. The Weeknd effectively kept his identity hidden, allowing his mysterious persona and incredibly emotive songs to captivate listeners. He released three mixtapes, “House of Balloons,” “Thursday,” and “Echoes of Silence,” throughout 2011, which received critical acclaim and built a solid fan base. Breakthrough and Commercial Success With his growing popularity, major record labels sought to sign The Weeknd, but he opted to remain independent. In 2012, he released his debut studio album, “Trilogy,” which was a compilation of his mixtapes along with a few new tracks. The album received widespread acclaim and peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 chart. However, it was his second studio album, “Beauty Behind the Madness,” released in 2015, that truly propelled The Weeknd to global superstardom. The album featured chart-topping hits like “Can’t Feel My Face” and “The Hills” and earned him three Grammy Awards. Not only did it receive critical acclaim, but “Beauty Behind the Madness” also achieved immense commercial success, ultimately reaching multi-platinum status. Continued Success and Endorsement Deals The Weeknd’s subsequent albums, “Starboy” (2016) and “After Hours” (2020), met with similar success. “Starboy” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and received a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. The lead single of the same name also topped the charts worldwide. “After Hours” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and achieved significant acclaim for its introspective lyrics and unique sound. Aside from his music, The Weeknd has also ventured into endorsement deals and collaborations that have further enhanced his net worth. His partnership with Puma resulted in the successful release of the Puma x XO clothing line. He also collaborated with H&M for an exclusive collection and served as a Creative Collaborator for the fashion brand, helping increase his overall net worth. The Weeknd’s Net Worth and Financial Endeavors As of [current year], The Weeknd’s net worth is estimated to be around $100 million, showcasing his remarkable financial achievements. Aside from his successful music career and endorsement deals, he has secured earnings through lucrative performances and tours. Forbes recognized The Weeknd as one of the highest-paid celebrities in the world. In 2017, he earned $92 million, ranking number six on the Forbes list. The Weeknd’s ability to consistently produce chart-topping hits, coupled with his unique musical style and captivating performances, has undoubtedly contributed to his wealth. Moreover, The Weeknd has also invested in real estate, further diversifying his financial portfolio. He purchased a $21 million Hidden Hills mansion in California, showcasing his penchant for luxury and success outside the music industry. Influence and Philanthropy Through his music and success, The Weeknd has become an influential figure in the industry, inspiring aspiring artists worldwide. He continues to push boundaries with his genre-bending sound and thought-provoking lyrics, leaving a lasting impact on the music scene. The Weeknd is also actively involved in philanthropy. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he contributed $1 million to various organizations, including MusiCares and the Scarborough Health Network, to aid in relief efforts. The Weeknd’s incredible journey from uploading tracks on YouTube to becoming a global superstar is a testament to his talent, perseverance, and unique artistic vision. With a net worth of around $100 million, The Weeknd has solidified his position as one of the wealthiest musicians in the world. Beyond his financial success, he continues to inspire through his music and contribute to meaningful causes, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry and society as a whole.

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On Thursday night I met up with a whole bunch of awesome ladies for the last meeting of the year for the Portland Modern Quilt Guild. It was pretty fantastic ~ I’ve really been enjoying my time with so many awesomely creative people this year! We all swapped fabric two months ago to make a holiday gift with it for our swap partner. I received fabric from Pétra. Her fabric choices are fantastic, and I totally admire her creative aesthetic.That made me a little nervous. I ended up making some pillow covers for her ~ and I was thrilled (and a little relieved) when she said she liked them: Kim made me this pin cushion from some bright, fun fabrics I brought ~ and it’s perfect! I was thinking of making myself a needle holder (and kept putting it off) and the pin cushion container is super sweet! Isn’t this great:

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Your Midlife Mind: What to Expect & How to Protect Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:00p - 8:30p at Galia Collaborative We’ve gotten the kids out of diapers, made some stellar career moves, and are ready to take on the next season of life with passion and purpose. If we could just remember why we walked into the kitchen… It’s no secret that midlife is a time of transition, and yet most of us in it have no clue what we can expect. In fact, it's one of the least discussed periods in human life. It’s time that we finally shine a spotlight on this season in our lives and be empowered with information about our most vital asset – our minds. We are proud to be hosting the first Cincinnati workshop focused on women’s midlife minds. We’ve invited our friends and colleagues, Drs. Lisa Larkin, Shawna Jacob, and Audrey Greene, to give us the education we need to understand our cognitive functioning and protect it well into the future. In this workshop, you’ll learn: - What changes can I expect to happen as I age in my thinking, memory, and processing? - What are the role of hormones on my emotional and cognitive functioning? - What changes or symptoms might indicate an issue like ADHD, dementia, or a mental health issue? - What steps should I take if I am noticing changes that aren’t considered normal? - What can I do now and in the future to protect my brain? Drs. Greene and Jacob will share a down-to-earth perspective on our mental functioning in midlife. They’ll help us understand too how the way that our lives are set up might be contributing to our thinking challenges and what we can do to improve them. Join us for this empowering discussion and walk away with the insights and tools you need for your best brain health. We’ll be connecting before and after the presentation with delicious drinks, light bites, and even some fun fashion! Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Women’s Alzheimer’s Research Initiative to accelerate innovative research on sex and gender in Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lisa Larkin is a pioneering force in the realm of women's health, seamlessly blending her expertise in internal medicine with a profound dedication to empowering women through every stage of life. Through Ms.Medicine, Dr. Larkin has cultivated a network of seventeen women's health providers across eleven locations in eight states, significantly broadening access to specialized care for women across the country. Dr. Shawna Jacob is a board-certified neuropsychologist and in addition to her clinical service, she consults to the Cincinnati Bengals and is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Jacob co-founded PATH Neuropsychology in 2023 to provide collaborative and evidence-based neuropsychological services. She is a Cincinnati native and an avid camper along with her husband and two daughters. Dr. Audrey Greene is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with experience ranging from neurodivergence to dementia, and she provides concussion consultation to FC Cincinnati. Dr. Greene co-founded PATH Neuropsychology in 2023 to provide collaborative and evidence-based neuropsychological services.She is a voracious reader and loves to learn. She spends her free time with her husband and two young kids. Get your free Mental Wellness Self-Assessment For guidance, inspiration, and the scoop on our goings on, join our community list. You'll also get your "Mental Wellness Self-Assessment (+ Our Top Five Tools to Up Your Mental Health Game)" in your inbox right away.

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Client: Harris HMC Architect: FJMT Architects Cydelia House comprises of two adjacent terrace houses within the Victorian State heritage listed Drummond Terrace, designed by Walter Scott Law in 1890, and is one of the longest and grandest Victorian terraces in Melbourne. The refurbishment and extension of Cydelia House was undertaken to provide high quality, accessible and contemporary postgraduate student accommodation. FJMT Architects and Harris HMC worked closely with Heritage Victoria to achieve a result that was both sympathetic to the original design and clearly identified the new additions. The shared communal kitchen, dining and living areas cleverly sit between the two terraces overlooking a landscaped outdoor space.

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These instant pot sous vide style egg bites are a delicious bite size snack or breakfast that is perfect on the go. Packed with protein and amazing texture, add your favorite combination of toppings and batch freeze for the week! Table of Contents *This post has been updated. Original post was dated 4/21/18* When these egg bites first came out, thanks to Starbucks -people were really excited. I wasn’t at all surprised because they offered such a delicious protein packed option without the carbs, in a convenient bite size snack that was perfect on the go. While these soft creamy puffy egg bites sure are absolutely delicious, relying on Starbucks to enjoy one is mega inconvenient and can easily break the bank. My devotion to Starbucks only goes as far as an occasional stop or desperate trip to get work done away from my distracting cat. As far as these egg bites… well, I am going to be making these at home from now on 🙂 how to make egg bites in instant pot Turns out, making sous vide style egg bites at home is a lot easier than you think. First you need to get yourself this silicone mold which fits perfectly into a 6qt instant pot. It works if you have a bigger size pot but it will not fit into a smaller instant pot. As for the ingredients you will need eggs, cottage cheese and shredded cheese of choice. I played around with a few cheeses and recommend that you pick cheddar, gruyere or monterey jack cheese for better flavor. Also, I do not recommend you adding greek yogurt in this recipe as it turned out sour and the consistency wasn’t as good. Although I am using broccoli, ham and bacon in this recipe, some of the other flavors I tried were; - sun-dried tomato and spinach - pepper and onions - tomato and chives - bacon and cheese - ham, broccoli and bacon which is the combination I liked the most. For this recipe we use the “steam” mode for 8 quick minutes then allow for 10 minutes of natural pressure to be released. When you first open the pot the sous vide eggs are all super puffy but they quickly deflate to fill the cavity of the silicone mold. Now you have your own Starbuck sous vide style egg bites with bragging rights my friends! I love how they came out super soft, mega flavorful, they refrigerate so well (even better if you use a stacker bag!!) and you can freeze them too! Aren’t these egg bites the most perfect breakfast on the go? They are super convenient bite size protein packed little nuggets. I am so thrilled you are giving this recipe a try! here are the recipes you’ll need to go with this: - DEFINITELY this super creamy luxurious Dalgona Whipped Coffee (Shh.. its actually very easy to make and only 3 ingredients needed!) - This QUICK Bread! I don’t know about you but I cannot start my day without a piece of toast 🙂 - Finish off with a Fruit Salad! Instant Pot Egg Bites - 5 cage-free eggs - 3/4 cup cottage cheese - 1/2 cup shredded cheese, gruyere or cheddar - 1 pinch sea salt - Ham, chopped - broccoli, florets - bacon, bits - Add two cups of water to the instant pot. Place metal trivet on the bottom of the pot - Add eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese and pinch of salt to a blender cup. Pulse it for 30 seconds or until all ingredients are combined, no lumps are appearent and mixture is creamy - Pour egg mixture into silicone mold, about 3/4 full. Add in pieces of ham, broccoli and bacon, or whatever toppings you like. Slowly lower the silicone mold into the pot. - Close the instant pot lid and turn venting valve to sealed position. Turn the instant pot on steam mode for 8 minutes. When done, allow for 10 minutes of NPR - The egg bites will deflate once you open the pot. Allow it to cool down before removing from instant pot Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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If the wet weather ends and you gently pull the infected blossom away, the young squash fruit may be worth saving if its blossom end has not darkened with rot. Prune off shriveled fruits attached to infected blossoms. Grow squash at wide spacing, so that the leaves of neighboring plants barely overlap. After the soil has warmed in summer, mulch beneath plants to create a barrier between the soil and the plants' foliage. After the plants begin blooming, use soaker hoses instead of sprinklers to water thirsty plants. Harvest affected fruits when they are small, because wet weather can cause the blossom end of the fruit to start rotting. Clear away weeds and tattered leaves that may slow the drying of squash blossoms after summer rains.

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“He’s asking for you, Mrs. H.” Ordinarily, these words, spoken by a lad called James, the son of my dear friend, Daniel McAdam, would give me a flutter of pleasant anticipation. I hadn’t spoken to Daniel in several long weeks, as he’d been traveling, this time to Ireland. Tonight, however, Daniel would have to wait. The kitchen of the Mount Street house where I was cook boiled with activity, the oven hot as a blacksmith’s forge, as I turned out meats, puddings, and tasty sauces as quickly as my assistant, Tess, and I could make them. The odors of roasted flesh and burned sugar competed with that of boiling vegetables and sautéed fish. I’d recruited Charlie, the boy who tended the fires, to help with peeling and chopping. Maids and footmen streamed to and fro, and Elsie, the scullery maid, washed dishes with the vigor of a sailor swabbing down a deck. “He is most inconvenient, your father,” I called to James as I ladled pan juices over a roasted duck on a platter and arranged boiled new potatoes around it. “Please tell him Mrs. Bywater decided to host a supper ball, of all things, with half a week’s notice. A great part of Mayfair is upstairs now, trying to waltz in what’s meant to be the parlor. Food must flow, Mrs. Bywater said, as though I am a fish-and-chips man.” I slammed the spoon back into the pan and shoved it at Elsie, who fled with it to the scullery. James took no offense at my brisk words. He sidestepped out of Elsie’s way then helped her balance the pan on the way to the sink, to her delight. “When service is done, he means,” James said cheerily over his shoulder. “Anything I can do to help, Mrs. H.?” He was a lovely young man. Going on seventeen now, James was a good foot taller than he’d been when I’d first met him. I was pleased to see that his coat and trousers covered his long arms and legs, new clothes if I were any judge, or at least sturdy secondhand ones. I wiped my sleeve over my sweat-streaked face. “Take the other end of this platter, and we’ll haul it to the dumbwaiter. And for heaven’s sake spill nothing. A day’s work, this is.” James lifted his end of the duck’s tray robustly, the lad strong, and it nearly tilted out of my hands. I gave him an exasperated look, and he grinned and eased the platter down to my height. We had the duck safely into the lift at last, and James cranked the ropes to haul it upstairs. I could only hope that the footmen above who retrieved it treated it with care. James lingered, and so I used him shamelessly. Another pair of hands was not unwelcome. Tess and I had spent much of yesterday making a large layer cake with icing and spun sugar decorations. I entered the larder, where I’d stored it, and of course found the cake sagging in the middle, the icing and sugar half-melted and broken. My shriek brought Tess running. When she saw the wreck, she stared in dismay, her language burning the air. I hadn’t the heart to admonish her for her curses. Many of the words she used were ones that leapt readily to my mind. “Never mind,” I shouted over her. “We must send something. Help me.” In the next half hour we worked a miracle of sorts. Into the dumbwaiter went a large apple charlotte thrown together from apples I’d cooked down earlier in the day along with ladyfingers left over in the larder. I surrounded this with plates of macaroons for those with daintier appetites and the rhubarb tart I’d made for the staff. It had been meant as a treat after our hard work, but needs must. Once all the food was gone, Tess and I could not collapse, because the kitchen had to be thoroughly cleaned and organized for the morrow. I’d have to cook for the family and any guests all the next day, not to mention the servants. James vanished somewhere in the process, but I didn’t begrudge him his escape. As I scrubbed down the work table, removing every bit of flour, grease, grit, and meat juices so I’d have a clean surface tomorrow, one of the footmen bounded into the kitchen, out of breath. He was new—footmen here tended to come and go. Mrs. Bywater had a penny-pinching nature, and an employer had to pay an extra tax on male servants of any kind, as they were considered a luxury. Therefore, she encouraged the lads to seek employment in other houses once they had a bit of experience, while the maids took on the extra work. Of the footmen who’d been here when I’d first arrived, only Paul remained. This footman, who went by the name of Hector, ran headlong into the kitchen then stopped short, no doubt remembering my admonishments not to blunder through my territory. “They’re asking for you, Mrs. Holloway,” he said, eyes wide. “The upstairs.” I continued to scrub, seeing no reason for excitability. “To do what, precisely? If they wish me to send up more dishes, they will have to wait a few minutes. I’m behindhand.” Hector stared in confusion. I did not think this young man would last long under the firm hand of Mr. Davis, our butler, nor the keen eye of the new housekeeper, Mrs. Redfern. “I mean they’re asking you to come up. Mr. Davis sent me to fetch you.” “Ooh.” Tess, her temper restored, looked up from scraping out a bowl that had held pureed potatoes. “I wager they want you to take your bow, Mrs. H.” Cooks generally remained anonymous in the kitchen, which I preferred, but every once in a while were summoned to the dining room, where the master or mistress, or her guests, could thank her for the meal. Or, dress her down for her shortcomings—either could be the case. I disliked these rare summonses above stairs, preferring to remain in the kitchen to get on with my job. But the mistress decided whether I kept my employment or was turned out, so I sighed, removed my apron, and tried to smooth my hair. Another reason I disliked being summoned to the dining room was that cooking left me sweaty, grimy, and mussed. I brushed off my sleeves as best I could and straightened my cap. “Wait.” Tess grabbed me, wet her thumb in her mouth, and rubbed at a smudge on my cheek. “There,” she proclaimed. “You’re perfect. Maybe one of them will give you a vail.” Guests did sometimes hand a servant who pleased them a coin. These tokens I did not mind—an unmarried woman with a growing daughter cannot turn up her nose at an extra bob or two. But to stand in front of company while they scrutinized me was not to my taste. Once Tess released me, upstairs I went. The back stairs emerged in the rear of the house, the door opening to a wide hall leading to the front. The house had once been two, the walls knocked out by a previous owner to create one great mansion. Guests thronged the house tonight, filling the hall and moving between rooms. Few noticed me appear, and those who did gave me no acknowledgment or even curiosity. A domestic was hardly worth a glance. Mr. Davis spied me and beckoned me into the dining room. The dining table had been turned into a sideboard, filled with food that guests could take to other parts of the house. Mr. Davis’s dark hair shone with pomade, his hairpiece perfectly aligned, his swallow-tailed coat an example of excellent tailoring. He addressed Mrs. Bywater, who hovered with a cluster of guests near the table, the remains of my feast, including the roast duck, upon it. “Mrs. Holloway, ma’am,” Mr. Davis announced. Mrs. Bywater, who prided herself on dressing like a prudent matron, wore a plain maroon gown and a sort of bag on her head that was meant to be a turban. Her friends were rather more fashionably dressed, a few in the black or gray of mourning or half mourning. “Here is our cook,” Mrs. Bywater declared. “Responsible for our excellent meal.” The group around her burst into polite applause. I curtsied, trying to look grateful, hiding my discomfort. One of the ladies, her gray hair in tight ringlets, lifted a lorgnette to peer at me. “It must be a frightful expense to employ her.” “We are frugal with the household budget.” Mrs. Bywater managed to look proud and humble at the same time. “Much can be done with careful planning. Mrs. Holloway is clever with her purchases.” This was the first time my employer had admitted such a thing about me, though I did not take her compliments as they were. I knew she spoke to impress her friends. Mr. Davis radiated silent disapproval, considering it gauche for the mistress to discuss not only expenses, but the staff, especially in front of other staff. I was young, it was true, especially to be a cook in an elegant Mayfair household. The Mrs. appended to my name was a sign of respect given to senior female servants, and if people assumed I had once been married, I said nothing to dissuade them. A new voice joined the conversation. “Mrs. Holloway is thirty. A fine age, I think.” Lady Cynthia Shires, niece to Mr. Bywater and daughter of an earl, halted near Mrs. Bywater and gave the lorgnette lady a look of frank assessment. I hid my surprise when she came into view. Cynthia had dressed, uncharacteristically, in a frock more beautiful than any in the room. She had recently come out of mourning for her sister, and her evening gown had plenty of colors to make up for her previous lack of them—a deep pink bodice and a cream silk skirt, which was gathered back into a small train and trimmed with ruched ribbon and cloth roses. She wore her golden hair in its usual unadorned knot, simple elegance in a room filled with diamond-studded turbans, flower-filled bandeaus, and braids and false curls festooned with feathers. Cynthia met my gaze, a mischievous twinkle in her eyes. That Cynthia, who preferred to lounge about the house in a man’s suit, had donned such a splendid dress meant she was up to something. A young woman joined Cynthia, sliding her hand into the crook of Cynthia’s arm. She was dark haired and a beauty. The term beauty is bandied about without discretion, in my opinion, when every young lady who makes her bow is termed so, regardless of her true looks, but this woman was an exception. The lady was about the same age I was, by my guess. Her very dark hair was dressed in curls at the base of her neck, bound with a thin gold chain. Her cream-colored gown was subdued, its bustle small and without the masses of ribbons, embroidery, or appliqué that other ladies wore tonight. It was a ball dress, no doubt, but a tastefully made and subtle one. “The lobster rissoles were excellent, Mrs. Holloway,” the young woman said to me. I curtsied to her diffidently but did not speak. I should only answer when asked a direct question. “I have not tasted such splendid food in an age,” she continued. “A fine treat.” I nodded my thanks, attempting to keep my eyes averted as a proper servant ought, but I shot her a glance of curiosity. I had no idea who she was, but from the way she hung on Cynthia’s arm, the two were close friends. The lady studied me with openness, but in a far more courteous manner than the lorgnette woman. Another difference between this lovely lady and the others in the room was that she spoke directly to me and used my name. Mrs. Bywater seemed to think I’d had enough praise for one night. “Thank you, Mrs. Holloway,” she said in a tone that meant I was dismissed. I curtsied to the company, darted a last look at Cynthia’s friend, and walked sedately from the room. No scurrying back to my hole. I departed with my head high, dignity in place, accepting the praise for my hard work without false modesty. I could have wished for a coin or two, however. Compliments are all very well, but shillings and pence are far more welcome. Not until after midnight did I have the chance to hang up my apron, scrub my hands and face in the scullery sink, don coat and hat, and depart to meet Daniel. February rain poured outside, rendering the night cold and dank. I pulled on gloves and ducked my head against the spattering drops as I hurried into the street. Little traffic, foot or carriage, roamed on this wet night, the residents of Mount Street wisely remaining indoors. I too ought to have stayed at home to snatch a few hours of sleep, giving Daniel my apologies when I saw him again. It was a testimony to my curiosity and my fondness for Daniel that I scurried, head bowed, along South Audley Street toward Grosvenor Chapel. James had told me his father would await me there. I doubted James meant in the chapel itself, which was shut. I made my way along a passage that edged the graceful church and ended at a gate to a green. I hoped Daniel did not wish to have a conversation on the grass. It was dreadfully wet, and I felt a sneeze coming on. He was behind me. I swung around, dismayed by how lighthearted Daniel’s voice rendered me. I told myself this was because I had not seen him in many weeks, and I naturally was glad to see him. He stood in an open doorway, outlined by light, which proved the chapel was not shut entirely. “My dear Kat, come in out of the rain,” Daniel said, reaching for me. “Next time, tell James you wish me to the devil and stay home.” He caught my hand and pulled me into the lighted space, shutting the door behind us. I found myself in a small room lined with cupboards and robes on hooks—the sacristy, I believed it was called. The room had no stove, but absence of chill wind and rain came as a relief. Daniel wore his working clothes—wool coat patched at the elbows, linen shirt, knee breeches shiny with wear, and heavy boots. He’d removed his cap, showing me that his dark brown hair had grown even longer during his absence. At least he was Daniel tonight, meaning I did not have to pretend I knew him as a City gent, or a pawnbroker’s assistant, or whoever else he’d decided to be. He disguised himself whenever he worked for the police, but I preferred him as the deliveryman I’d first met a few years ago, who’d heaved a heavy sack to the kitchen floor and given me a smile I never forgot. “Such language in a church,” I said, disengaging my hand. “I knew you’d not have asked for me if it hadn’t been frightfully important.” “True. I know you have little time to spare.” His crooked grin was as self-deprecating as ever. I shook rain from my skirts. “Well, you’d better tell me what you wish to say. I need to make an early start.” What I wished him to say was that he’d missed me. Perhaps he’d kiss me, and I’d go home warm. I was a bit disappointed, therefore, when Daniel said, “I need you to meet someone.” He crossed the room and opened the far door, sticking his head through and speaking words too quiet for me to discern. The door opened wider to admit a man I’d never seen before. He was as tall as Daniel and as bulky, but there the resemblance ended. Where Daniel’s face was hard and square, this man had narrow cheeks and regular features, so regular they made him quite handsome. His dark hair was neatly trimmed and slicked back from his face, and he had a beard, also neatly trimmed, short and brown. Instead of a workman’s clothes, he wore a dark suit with a dog collar—a white starched strip around his neck that proclaimed him one of the clergy. “Mrs. Holloway,” Daniel said, a coolness entering his tone, “may I present the Reverend Errol Fielding.” He paused. “My brother.”Return to Murder in the East End

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America’s federal deficit has grown significantly in recent years, accelerated by Coronavirus-related spending in 2020. How to reduce this deficit is one of the early major challenges facing President Biden’s administration. When President Biden announced his tax plan prior to the election, he proposed a number of major tax revisions (discussed in great detail in this GBQ webinar). Now that the Democratic Party has gained control of the Senate, giving it both houses of Congress and the Presidency, the likelihood of tax law changes in the near term has skyrocketed. For business owners who are interested in selling their businesses or getting some level of liquidity, President Biden’s proposed tax reform should encourage them to consider an underutilized option — selling stock to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Why an ESOP Makes Sense Under Proposed Tax Changes An ESOP is a qualified retirement plan, similar to a 401(k), which rewards employees with ownership of their employer, while at the same time providing an attractive business succession plan for selling shareholders. These shareholders receive “fair market value” at close or over time for the stock they sell. There are numerous benefits to selling stock to an ESOP (for the company, seller, shareholders, and employees), both financial and non-financial: As shown in the table above, many of the financial benefits are tax-related, and in a higher tax environment, these benefits become even more meaningful. Here is how an ESOP’s unique tax benefits help under a few of President Biden’s most important proposed tax changes: |Proposed Tax Change |Related ESOP Benefit Many Sellers Will Want to Act Now Not all sellers are interested in electing an IRS section 1042 rollover and deferring the capital gain on the sale of their stock to an ESOP. Instead, they may prefer to pay the capital gains immediately, before rates (possibly) rise under the Biden administration. In that case, the time to act is now, as any sale of a business (including an ESOP sale) takes months to achieve. An ESOP as an Alternative to M&A Sale One of the most common ways shareholders in privately held companies exit their investment is through a traditional merger and acquisition (M&A) sale. However, M&A activity fell drastically during the early months of the pandemic, and even with the arrival of the Coronavirus vaccine and the promise of a return to normalcy, there may be fewer acquirers willing and capable of buying companies. Because an ESOP transaction is essentially an “internal” sale to employees, there is no need to search for an external buyer. Rather, a trustee will negotiate the sale on behalf of the employees. The lack of an external buyer means the transaction process is often smoother (translation: less disruptive to the business), with a shorter timeline and greater certainty of closure. Lastly, because the employees own the company, it remains independent, and operational control of the company does not need to change. At the end of the day, there are a number of factors to consider when determining the right succession plan for your company. To learn whether an ESOP will fit your sale objectives, contact us today, or join us via webinar on February 2nd for an overview on ESOPs. Article written by: Joseph Borowski, CFA Director, Valuation & Financial Opinion Services Disclaimer: This article has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax advice. You should consult your tax and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.

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Has the recent economic downturn left your business struggling for cash? As cash conservation continues to be the primary focus of businesses – large and small – it may be time to search for cash overpayments, generate tax credits and recover tax refunds. Even for businesses temporarily shutting their doors, or at the very least attempting to minimize person-to-person contact, the time is now to identify any and all means of recovering cash for current operations. Where better to start than taxes and operational expenses? With the pandemic now the new reality, companies should be keenly focused on these various opportunities. The following is a list of strategies GBQ can assist with: |Federal Tax Review Opportunities |State and Local Tax |Other Cost-Saving Initiatives As states begin to open up and allow for increased commercial activity, take the appropriate steps now to ensure the success of your future business operations. With all overpayment reviews, equal attention should be given to risk and exposure mitigation. Exposure reviews may also be performed concurrently in many circumstances. Contact GBQ State & Local Tax experts Matt Stamp, Sara Goldhardt or Chris Dean to start the conservation conversation.

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PCR detection of palm lethal yellowing phytoplasm Studies have been carried out in Florida (US) in order to develop suitable PCR primers for specific detection of palm lethal yellowing phytoplasm (EPPO A1 quarantine pest). With these primers it has been possible to achieve reliable and reproducible detection of palm lethal yellowing phytoplasm in palm inflorescence spikelets and in leaflets of the least mature leaves. However, it was difficult to detect the pathogen in mature leaves, probably because of an uneven distribution. However, this study confirms the effectiveness of PCR as a detection method. In practice, sampling and PCR analysis of leaflets of the least mature palm leaves could provide a diagnostic of the disease. The authors concluded that PCR will be a useful tool for a better understanding of the disease epidemiology, e.g. for studies on its putative vector biology (Myndus crudus), host resistance and identification of alternative host plants. Harrison, N.A.; Richardson, P.A.; Kramer, J.B.; Tsai, J.H. (1994) Detection of the mycoplasma-like organism associated with lethal yellowing disease of palms in Florida by polymerase chain reaction. Plant Pathology, 43 (6), 998-1008.

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Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (Totally Accurate Battle Simulator) is a funny and fun project. Epic battles and battles take place between curious models of silly little people. The authors of TABS suggest trying to fight in different periods of time, periods of global history, but you can rest assured that it will be funny. The little people evoke sympathy, but not for long. Fully accurate combat simulator – the name contains sarcasm. Of course, this is the most untrue thing that could have been created. Events will unfold over a small area. It doesn’t matter whether you go with a club against a mammoth or in orderly rows of knights against an equally equipped enemy, at the beginning everything looks quite promising. Don’t overestimate your players. These guys behave like a crowd of rag dolls, from time to time feigning convulsions or dragging behind a projectile. Of course, all this disgrace is provided by a peculiar version of TABS physics, operating in the vastness of this island floating in the air. The game creates a pleasant impression with good graphics, excellent design and a luxurious arsenal of weapons. This is a project that was taken seriously, despite its funny content. Download game TABS (2021) new version in PC On the website geekyviral.com you can always get the latest updates for the newest and latest version of the game, which is also the final one. To do this, you just need to download the game TABS in PC to your computer or laptop for free and without registration or SMS. The current version is like the original, only hacked or in common parlance “cracked” without a registration code, but the assembly is working and stable, it works without the Internet. You can play “single player”, the so-called single player game in offline mode. The easiest way to start the game without a key! - Windows: 7, 8, 10 (64-bit) - CPU: Intel Core i5-2400 3.1 GHz - RAM: 8 GB - Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 - Disk space: 5 Gb Publication type: RePack The game has been updated 08/22/2023 up to v 1.1.5 + DLC, this latest hacked version for 2023.

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Plus.ai, the Silicon Valley-based self-driving truck technology startup, announced on Tuesday an agreement with the Transportation Research Center (TRC) to test Plus.ai’s self-driving system using real-world scenarios involving more than one vehicle. “We believe an independent party should validate a self-driving system’s road readiness using realistic, complex scenarios, much like humans have to pass driving tests in order to be licensed,” said Shawn Kerrigan, COO and co-founder, Plus.ai, in a press release. In addition to simulated tests, most autonomous trucking companies are testing trucks equipped with safety drivers on the road. The tests Plus.ai is conducting at TRC are derived from existing passenger car crash test standards in the U.S. and Europe, with a focus on the testing of crash avoidance features, Kerrigan told FreightWaves. “This is because there is no current standard for testing of heavy vehicles for the self-driving features that Plus.ai is developing.” Many of the tests are “safety-critical,” he said, and should be completed in a closed-course environment. TRC, North America’s largest independent vehicle test facility, tests and refines new products for automotive and technology companies. Safety benchmarks for autonomous trucking Among the tests Plus.ai’s driving system will have to undergo are predictions of how multiple vehicles react to each other, a metric that allows it to plan a safe way to control the truck in response. This is a “rigorous” benchmark for the perception, prediction and planning systems, the company said, involving aspects that would not be tested in a single-vehicle approach. Testing scenarios will include highway driving in free-flowing and stop-and-go traffic, construction zones, and encounters with disabled vehicles and bicycles. They will take into account varying weather conditions and a range of visibility and lighting. Safety has emerged as a top priority for autonomous vehicle companies seeking to assure regulators and the public that self-driving cars and trucks will be able to operate safely on public roadways. Last month the self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics joined 19 other AV companies in releasing a voluntary safety self-assessment report explaining how the company operates its vehicles. Plus.ai’s TRC testing is the first phase of a more comprehensive and ongoing test program aimed at ensuring the startup’s self-driving system is safe and validated for commercialization, the company said. The TRC announcement comes amid what appears to be a new spurt of activity among autonomous vehicle companies following a relatively quiet period this spring tied to the coronavirus pandemic and moderate investor enthusiasm for technology investment. Last week, reports surfaced stating that Plus.ai was in talks to raise $60 million in new investment. (The company declined to comment on the speculation.) Earlier this month self-driving trucking company TuSimple announced a partnership with leading truck maker Navistar, establishing the U.S.- and China-based startup as a preferred autonomous supplier for the original equipment manufacturer. Navistar also took an undisclosed stake in the company. On Monday self-driving startup Aurora Innovation announced it will start testing autonomous Class 8 trucks from Peterbilt Motors and Chrysler Pacifica minivans in Texas in the next few weeks.

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We had just came out from a class that lasted three hours. Trust lecturers, upon we were not up to 100 out of three hundred and something radiography students. He gave us a quiz. Kamsi and I stepped out of the class three hours later and proceeded to the cafe which was always our consoler after such lectures. We were almost there when we saw Rose leaving the cafe. Kamsi quickly ran up to her while I followed in quick steps. I knew Kammy was good at embarrassing people but I just wanted her to let things end the way it had. Rose turned and her smile disappeared. Kamsi: Have your tongue fallen into your throat? Rose swallowed hard as I came in to view. Kamsi: Better. So I heard you now sleep around right? Kamsi: Don’t. Better don’t stammer before me because I’m ready to tear you into pieces. Kamsi had come prepared for a war. She was dressed casually in a jean short and t-shirt, unlike Kamsi who wouldn’t look at a t-shirt on ordinary days. A small crowd had gathered, eager to know why people who were friends during their first year had now turned enemies. Rose: Kamsi please, you’re embarrassing me. A slap landed on Roses’ face and the crowd was filled with ‘”ohs” and “ouchs”. Kamsi: When you were sleeping with my sister’s boyfriend, did you think twice before doing it? Did you think up the consequences? Rose was rubbing her face now, with tears dropping from her eyes. Rose: I… Kamsi: Shut up. You had my brother, why would you go to Hillary? How shameless and disgusting. Rose: But I’m sorry. I’m truly sorry. Kamsi: You’re still talking eh? You’re still opening that gutter you call mouth? Kamsi went for an attack but I was just in time to come between them with one other guy who received the slap meant for Rose. I looked up at his face and it was Hillary.Kindly share out stories from generalloaded.com using the floating social media icon buttons on the bottom of the screen What insolence? So he came to defend her? Kamsi: Clap for yourselves you shameless animals. You came to fight for her. You should be grateful that it was just a slap. And I’m sure you’re also here to take her home to compl….. Hillary: Kammy stop. Why are you doing this? We’re sorry. We shouldn’t be fighting and disgracing ourselves in public. Kamsi walked up to him with scorn and hatred written on her face. Kamsi: But that’s the plan. To help you wash your dirty linen in public. To warn people to be careful of you two backstabbers. She pushed past Hillary and went to Rose. Kamsi: Listen whore,you should be thankful today, not because this woman eater came on time, but because my sister also came between you and I, which shows she’s forgiven you. But I hope the slaps are enough to redesign your brains and get them back to default mode. Shameless things. She walked away leaving me behind. I went to Rose as she looked at me innocently. Rose: I’m sorry. Me: Save it. You’ve gotten what you deserve. Just know how to treat friends next time. I followed Kamsi’s trail and walked out, hearing people murmur and say things I couldn’t hear. But one thing was clear, anyone who has Kamsi, has a fighter and an adventurer. Did we go to the cafe? Nope. Instead, I met Kamsi at the school gate where we boarded a cab and drove home. Throughout the ride, we remained silent, not sure of what to say to each other. But I’m not angry with her. She’s just looking out for me.

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TomTom enters “Indoor” Last week TomTom revealed its partnership with Micello – one of the largest global providers of indoor map data. TomTom will resell Micello’s data and integrate it in TomTom’s geographic datasets. This fact gives us several hints on where TomTom is right now. By he end of 2013 the company’s revenue dropped by half since 2007 when it reported €1.74 billion. It’s a result of double-digit decreases in PNDs market almost every year. Also mapping giants like Google and Nokia (or should I say Microsoft and Here) didn’t help TomTom by releasing their mobile apps for free. Still in the premium market TomTom is the best choice as it navi apps are simply the best from the paid competition (unfortunately also the most expensive). Personally I think that paid personal navigation apps in Europe will end up when European Commission bans mobile operators to charge for roaming. TomTom also play a role in in-dash navigation and infotainment solutions market (it has deals with Renault, Fiat, Mazda and Toyota) but giants including Apple, Google and Here already cut the biggest pieces of the cake between them and it seems that we still need a couple of years for this market to become more mature and generate substantial revenues. Last year we could also see TomTom to start coming back to hardware business with its quite cool taxi ordering service and its branded sport watches, where from several years Garmin is an indisputable leader. I think that partnership with Micello shows that even it faced so many distractions along (or in business language ‘searching for alternative revenue streams’), TomTom clearly realizes that its biggest asset is spatial data. As we know the competition including Here, Google and Bing already offers indoor maps of selected buildings, and TomTom should not stay behind. And I believe it can’t as Apple, who licenses data from TomTom is heavily investing in its indoor iBeacon technology. Staying behind could mean that Apple will switch to Here which will soon be independent (at least to some extend) from Nokia. We have to keep in mind that Apple could easily afford to buy one of them. Will this partnership change the market? No, but at least we know that indoor maps are entering mainstream. Now, we just have to wait for a proper location-based services and apps to make use of it Interview with the CEO of Total Communicator Solutions Inc: The startup that is revolutionizing Integrated Location Solutions! “The future of Location Based Information and Marketing is not just about knowing where you are but its also about knowing who and what is around you and delivering contextual information to you” – Erik Bjontegard The Location Based Services industry has taken off and looks all set for a great future. Some interesting business models have emerged and Total Communicator Solutions seems poised to revolutionize the way the location based businesses work! Who better than Mr. Erik Bjontegard, CEO of Total Communicator Solutions Inc to talk us Geoawesome people and provide his insights into this wonderful industry. Please tell us about Spark Compass and Total Communication Solutions? Erik: I founded Total Communicator Solution in April 2012 after having been an executive at Qualcomm’s corporate R&D division. Qualcomm develops a lot of great technologies and provides these to developers. I saw a need to establish a solution and platform provider that can leverage their technologies into usable and powerful platforms and end-to-end solutions. So I founded the company. We developed a complete precise mobile marketing platform with dynamic mobile apps – the Spark Compass platform. We are just now coming out of stealth mode and are launching it with some powerful brands and partners. We are working closely with Qualcomm, in particular their Qualcomm Retail Solutions Inc division. We launched our first commercial Spark Compass platform powered app and marketing platform in their both at the National Retail Federation show in New York City this January. Why Mobile Marketing? Whats your Vision behind it? Erik: Mobile devices have already changed the way we live. Now, extending the use of the phones past voice calls, web browsing and texting into the next level of use – based on contextual awareness – the ability to deliver the right message, content and information to the right person at the right time and place will be the next use of the mobile devices. We look at using context and contextual awareness as the next intelligent means of communication. Now marketing can actually become intelligent – its delivering something of value to the user – something he or she wants, at the right time and place. All of a sudden, marketing has become something that enhances the user’s daily life. Naturally its a big responsibility to us in this industry – we must not succumb to delivery messages randomly and at all times. That’s where the power of contextual awareness and contextual intelligence comes in. We have incorporated a lot of this into our Spark Compass platform already and are constantly adding new levels of intelligence. Is Location the currency of Marketing? Your thoughts on it. Erik: Location is definitively a currency of marketing. But only a part of it. More important is context. What is the situation the person is in? What time is it? What are they doing? Then – combing past behavior with current context – and location is part of context – we can combine this with preference engines and predictive models – and all of a sudden we can indeed deliver the right message to the right person, at the right time and place. With our new proximity beacons we can deliver location inside – and with new levels of accuracy – determining what users are near specific locations. Combining all of this is very powerful, so, yes location is part of the currency of marketing. Could you explain the vision behind your interesting business model of providing a platform for your clients instead of being a direct-standalone-location based marketing app? Erik: There are 100,000s mobile apps that offer value and entertainment to customers. Our customers are typically big brands and they have a very big asset in their brands. We propose to help them expand their brands – not our own apps. We therefore provide the tools, the plumbing if you want – to deliver their branded messages to their fans. Why would they want to pollute their branding, their messaging, their packaging and suggest to their fans and customers that they need to download a 3rd party’s app to interact wit their brand? While I understand why many app and solution providers want to be the next Facebook and Twitter – and hopes to become the “uber-app” (NOT the car service) that becomes a standard, I feel that this is not providing the right service to our customers. We work to enhance their branding and drive a loyalty between them and their customers and fans. We do this by ensuring that it’s the BRAND’s app we build and interact with, and then we enable the BRAND to communicate with THEIR fans. Could you tell us how Spark Compass is different in terms of location-proximity tech Applications and How you drive the value of your clients? Erik: Proximity detection and high precision location ability – even inside – will become a big and disruptive differentiation in the ways brands communicate with their fans and customers. We have been working closely with QRS as they have built their Gimbal platform – which now incorporates BLE beacons. Our Spark Compass platform is fully integrated with this already. So – we can have multiple geo-location defined in the platform. One of our customer has over 1,000 locations identified, and each has multiple geo-fences. With our Spark compass platform it is easy to upload files of location information, then create circles of influence circular geo-fences or draw polygon fences outlining parking lots or areas of a city. When a user enters a facility with our beacons, then the same app will present information based on that specific location – and report back to our Spark compass platform that this particular device is in proximity with the beacon. We have one customer that has access and can integrate with over 500 beacons placed across one of the biggest cities in the world, we are installing beacon networks in the San Diego convention center this week and will have over 1,000 beacons place throughout a series of convention floors and across downtown San Diego, We are also installing a proximity beacon network in a prominent local hospital, the first of its kind in the world. these kind of networks will be used to create new and hyper location based information offers and intelligence. Kindly tell us about your cooperation with Qualcomm and the technologies that Spark Compass utilizes for Positioning? Erik: We have a powerful relationship with Qualcomm and their many divisions and it is beyond just the numerous licensing agreements we have with them. Their objective is to provide technologies and spur eco systems based on their technologies. Having been an executive myself there, I personally know the importance and value of relationships with developers and solution providers such as Total Communicator Solutions. While we utilize a lot of their technologies that are available to others such as Gimbal and Vuforia – we also work on other projects that I cannot comment on. We will be making more announcements in the next couple of months. As a successful entrepreneur and Industry expert, what’s your advice to Geoawesomeness readers who are budding GEO entrepreneurs? Erik: Love the terms “GEO entrepreneurs”! I strongly believe in making sure we provide value to the end users. So i suggest your readers think about use cases that you yourself would like to have on your devices. Find others that are like minded. Read and study. Find someone in the field and ask questions, offer help. This space is new and open, there are a lot of room to us all – now is the time to jump on it. I keep saying to my team – lets not just talk about it – lets build it. Take action and go for it! Spark Compass has offices all over the world and a lot of young talent these days would love to work with Start-ups, any advice on what you look for in interns and young graduates wanting to join you? Erik: same as above – come up with ideas and concepts, present ways to make it happen. Doesn’t have to be finished. We always look for innovative, self starters that are eager to make things happen. The beauty of today’s business world is that location of where you are when working isn’t important! So, wherever you are, if you have ideas and some concepts – we would like to hear from you. We are rapidly growing and will need more and more smart, hard working and intelligent team members. Any plans for Europe? Erik:We are looking at establishing our European Base of Operations, and amongst other locations we are evaluating, our Executive Distribution Manager for Europe, Francis Ortiz, has highlighted the Canary Islands, for their climate, Special Tax Zone and geostrategic location. We specifically have our eyes in Tenerife, with their new Teide HPC Supercomputer and the all-year round Touristic activity, that makes that island the perfect location for running Pilot Programmes and developing new products such as Smart Islands, Smart Destinations and Sustainability solutions. I am traveling there shortly and will meet with numerous stake holders while touring the island and infrastructures there. Francis has done a great job in presenting all the benefits of establishing our first European office there. We are also looking at doing some of our first deployment of our platform there. As part of our deployment there we will also be looking for local talent. We are initiating conversations with the University of La Laguna and other Education Centers to establish a training camp for Spark Compass Systems Europe, and may need to quick ramp up, exciting days ahead 🙂 In your opinion what’s the future of Social, Mobile and Location Technologies; Where are we headed? Erik: With some self regulation and by keeping the end user’s interest first and foremost, I think these new levels of contextual awareness can become a very powerful and exciting field. The big concern is privacy and those that violate the rules and regulations in place. Its up to us in this industry to set standards, deliver what the end user wants while providing value to our clients while working with governments and policy makers to ensure compliance. With care and intelligent use of these powerful tools and platforms we have built and continue to make more powerful, it is my belief that we can create disruptive and beneficial shifts unlike ever before in the way we use our mobile devices. Thank you for your insights. Here’s wishing your team all success! I am sure Location Based Marketing is the future and Spark Compass surely is going to go “places”. Erik: Thank you for your time. Exciting times for all of us – here’s to your continued success too!

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ABOUT US is a gelato company in Indonesia. They create unique flavours inspired by travel memories and regional ingredients. Fillet helps ABOUT US to calculate cost and profit, and develop new products quickly. Fillet’s automatic calculations help them to save time and effort. About ABOUT US Please tell us, what made you start your own business in Indonesia? I used to be a camera assistant of during Fashion Week and I worked in the fashion industry while learning modern art in France. My wife and I met in Paris while she was working at Balenciaga making clothes. Since my wife is Indonesian, we thought about interesting ventures for us in Indonesia. We considered stating a modest clothing business or other creative activities. However, we felt that would be too risky for us because art and designer fashion were not developed yet in Indonesia. So we decided to make gelato that would attract people who love fashion and art, as well as build a market base. At that time, there were ice cream shops in Indonesia, but gelato shops were rare. Moreover, global social networking tools like Instagram and Facebook were widely used in Indonesia. Plus, Indonesia has summer weather all year round, and it has a lot of young people in their 20s and 30s. So altogether, we saw a lot of potential for rapid growth. As for myself, a lover of abstract art, I saw an opportunity to create a different kind of abstract expression through colourful gelato. I thought to try a more conceptual approach of expression through desserts, using new contemporary shared content. Just as clothes and perfumes can change the mood of the moment, gelato can too. After all, who doesn’t like ice cream? After we decided this, I went to Italy and learned how to make gelato. Then I started a gelato shop in Indonesia. This was my first project. Your gelato is all very unique and we do not see that kind of gelato in other shops: how do you develop a new menu? Where do you find the inspiration? I’m mainly inspired by my memories, recollections, and travels in the past. My gelato is often developed based on cravings like, “I want to eat something very rich and chocolatey and sweet!" Or “I want to eat that cheesecake that I had on the streets of Spain!” Or “I want to drink that citrus juice from Mexico again!” It’s all about the experience. How long does it take you to develop a new product? I get the idea first and then I find the ingredients, which can take up to about 3 weeks. If we already have the ingredients, then we can develop it in about 2 days, at the earliest. You mentioned that you do not use any artificial additives such as preservative, fragrance and coloring for your gelato. Why did you decide to do this? There are many coloring additives that are not harmful to your body. But generally they just don’t sound good. I simply want to make safe, delicious gelato with thoughtfulness and care. What do you pay special attention to when making your gelato? I think it’s very important to calculate the amount of water and sugar content. Each ingredient has a different moisture content, sugar content, and fat content. So to make a standardized, smooth gelato, I use different kinds of sugar and formulas to calculate the proportions. Which of your menu items would you recommend the most? I’m constantly developing new products, so everytime we have a new item on the menu, I’d recommend that one! I personally like our Premium Matcha Gelato using the matcha I order from Uji, Kyoto. I also recommend our Dark Chocolate Gelato which is made using lots of cocoa and the finest chocolate from France. Daily operations and future goals You select your ingredients with great care. How do you choose suppliers for your ingredients? Firstly, in the planning stage, I decide on what ingredients I need. Then I look for the suppliers. I always taste-test the ingredients to see if they’re of a quality that we can trust, every single time. After this, I make sure to buy several kinds of the ingredients and compare them altogether. What is your daily schedule like? I sleep about 6 hours a night, and I spend about 6 hours in the morning making, planning, and managing our gelato. After a break, I spending about 5 hours doing marketing work, filming, editing and such before I go home. What is the most difficult part of your work? Human resource development is very difficult because different countries have different cultures. What is the happiest part of your work? I am happiest when our customers are simply happy with the gelato we created. What are some daily challenges of operating your business? Increasing work efficiency and production rate, reducing cost while improving quality and service. Also planning new projects, and posting on Instagram so that more customers know about our gelato. What are your plans and goals for the future? I’d like to increase our production capacity by putting effort into human resource development so that we can automate more of our work. We’ll also expand our business in new areas, such as selling gelato in vending machines, so that we can satisfy more customers. We’re also working on collaboration projects so that we can attract customers from many different angles. Eventually, we’d like our brand to branch out to the apparel business, as well as a cafe (with photo books, artist books, etc.). I don’t set any limits for our goals. How ABOUT US uses Fillet What is your favorite Fillet feature and why? I’m very impressed with the automatic calculation of cost and profit. I used to do use Excel to do calculations, every single time. I’ve been waiting for an app like this for a long time. Which Fillet feature do you use the most and why? I use Recipes every day while making gelato. And every time we purchase ingredients, I try to enter the ingredients into the app. How has Fillet improved your business operations? Thanks to the automatic costing system, the speed of product development has become much faster. We can easily compare and check the cost of each menu item and link it to sales. We can now see which menu items perform the best. So thank you very much! Thanks very much to ABOUT US and their founder, Mr. Sugiyama, for doing this interview with us!

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Mobil Home Skirting Ideas : Attractive Mobile Home Skirting Provides Many Benefits Attractive mobile home skirting provides many benefits is one images from mobil home skirting ideas of Get in The Trailer photos gallery. This image has dimension 1775x1024 Pixel, you can click the image above to see the large or full size photo. Previous photo in the gallery is mobile home skirting brick rock stone panel options. You are viewing image #23 of 23, you can see the complete gallery at the bottom below.

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Tica Cetus SE 500 SE500 Spinning Fishing Reel - FREE Shipping - Free Shipping Tica Cetus SE500 Spinning Fishing Reel Tica Fishing Reel Shop Tica Cetus reels have taken the ice fishing by storm! Great for pan and squid fishing, it is not uncommon for an owner of a Cetus to have more than one. The SE500 features 6 precision stainless steel ball bearings, instant anti-reverse, and a computer designed balanced rotor which gives it smooth reeling for any light tackle application. This reel also comes with an extra metal spool. The Cetus reel series are the smallest and lightest reels in the TICA product line; you will never get tired of casting and retrieving using Tica's Cetus reels! - 6 High quality ball bearings - Mini bearing inside the line roller - Computer designed balanced rotor - Instant anti-reverse; metal spool - Ambidextrous; soft touch handle knob with 2 stainless steel ball bearings 3 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews smooth casting.nice reel for the price Great ultralight reel. I wanted an ultralight reel that would hold around 110-140 yrds of 2 or 3 lb test mono. Other 1000 sized reels I have hold much more but it's really wasting line that you won't use. Tica makes other Cetus reels that are similar but only the SE model comes with a metal extra spool. Others are graphite. A big factor when purchasing this reel. Very smooth reel, great for mountain trout, bluegills other small game, ice fishing. Two metal spools, which is nice because I can load them with different lines. Quality built excellent value for the money. This one is a slightly different model than the last one, which was an SS. Only difference I can see is the color of spool.

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You’ve been with somebody for a short while now, however one thing is beginning to really feel iffy. You’re undecided if what you’re sensing is simply how the start of relationships go, or if that is one thing that’s going to maintain the identical tempo. You don’t wish to appear demanding, so that you’ve been going with the circulation. However you need a dedication, that. However the particular person you’re relationship is showing a bit non-committal. Not loopy non-committal, as they’re exhibiting a number of indicators of curiosity. To which you attempt to remind. your self to be extra calm and picked up. However you’re fairly consumed by not figuring out the place you stand and what they need. You’re in the best place if that’s the way you’re feeling. On this video, I’m breaking down the 6 indicators that you just’re most definitely in a situationship, as each a gal who’s been there and a acutely aware breakup coach who’s labored with a ton of individuals whereas working via what they should round their situationships. I’ll even be addressing if it could develop right into a thriving relationship. I hope this video helps you in the present day!

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The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the city of Duluth, Minnesota still are miles apart regarding the tribe’s casino payments to the city. From 1986 to 2009, the tribe paid the city a portion of profits from its Fond-du-Luth Casino in downtown Duluth in lieu of property taxes, contributing to the city more than million, or 19 percent of electronic gaming profits. But in 2009 the National Indian Gaming Commission said such agreements are illegal and required the tribe to stop making the million annual payments to the city, which it used for road repairs. City officials have challenged that ruling, but recently a federal judge rejected the city’s suit against the tribe; the city may appeal that ruling. In a separate but related matter, a federal appeals court is considering whether the Fond du Lac tribe must pay the city $13 million in back payments. Speaking at the recent Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, Fond du Lac Band Chairperson Karen Diver said her government is willing to pay for city services at its Duluth casino, but city officials have not negotiated in good faith to reach an agreement. Diver said, “We have been in conversations that unfortunately have not been fruitful.” She also accused city officials of disparaging the band. In response, Duluth Mayor Don Ness said, “We committed to a week of mediation in January, but even as we pretty much agreed to their conditions, as far as a fee for services, they walked out. It was very disappointing. I really had high hopes that would be the chance for us to settle this in a way that would benefit both communities.” Ness said the band wanted to acquire the city parking lot adjacent to the casino as part of a deal. Diver said as part of the deal, the tribe requested the city parking lot next to the casino. But she said the city wanted $2 million annually instead of property taxes and that could not be justified. “We offered them the full taxes for what the building is assessed for. That would have been $200,000 each year. They could have had all of it. But there is no way the National Indian Gaming Commission would allow $2 million. There’s no service to justify that kind of fee. We were just too far apart, and the mediator agreed with us to end it,” Diver said. She added, “We’re still willing to settle this.” Ness said, “We remain committed to working something out.”

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UPDATE: - very sad to read that Each Peach has recently closed I am amazed that I have never before seen Each Peach during my frequent trips down Lygon St in East Brunswick but I am glad I have now found it. Last week I asked Yarrow to choose a child friendly place to go for morning tea with Sylvia on her birthday. The cafe had lots of kids toys, a cool retro high chair and her favourite ice cream ever (which I can easily say given that this is the only ice cream she has ever tasted). The name was a sure sign that we would love it. Sylvia's Scottish gran and grandpa gave her Each Peach Pear Plum and she loves this book. Yarrow knew the owner Helen who is a baker and make the food she serves, apart from the sourdough which comes from Zeally Bay. It was just the place for Sylvia to have fun and for me to debrief with Yarrow about Sylvia's 12 month health check and get some common sense perspective after talking to the fool of a nurse. While the cafe is kid friendly, there is also much to please adults. In the front room a quilt hangs on the wall made from vintage tea towels. I know my mother in law, who collects tea towels, would love it. There is also a large collection of Helen's cookbooks that are on display. If I ever visit alone, I would love to spend hours browsing through these. We browsed the blackboard menu to make our orders and then settled in the back room (see top photo). It was as snug and cosy as the front room was bright and airy. We all loved the kiddie corner. There is also a backyard area where you can eat if you fancy some fresh air. The back room had a doll's house, books, a stroller, table and chairs, stove, everything including the kitchen sink. The corner with the fireplace also had lots of wooden blocks for kids. I was excited by the retro green high chair. Sylvia sat in it while we ate. Later we asked Helen when it was made and she lifted the tray to show that someone had written that it was Gary's highchair from 1956. Our drinks came first. Yarrow had his coffee in an elegant cup and saucer. We both also had a glass of Pink Drink. This was a juice of watermelon, beetroot and strawberry. I am still not sure of strawberries for Sylvia and asked for a substitute. Helen helpfully suggested blueberries. I loved the metal cups that the juice was served in because they remind me of summer picnics as a child. I shared some with Sylvia but she is still no whizz at drinking out of a cup and most of the pink drink I gave her made bright splotches on her white bib. At least she didn't try and put her fist in it. I had been tempted to order the avocado and preserved lemon on toast but then Yarrow directed my attention to the panzella. Sylvia's favourite vegetables are tomato and cucumber (though the popularity of cucumber is waning) so I thought this would be something nice to share with her. She ate bits of vegetable while I ate most of the salad. It was a good way to get lots of vegies into a meal and had a tasty vinegary dressing although the bread was a bit soggy for my liking. Once we had eaten, Sylvia was keen to play. Can you blame her with all those great toys! Yarrow had fun showing her how the toy Kenwood mixer worked. Sylvia also loved the cash register, showing her genetic heritage. I grew up in a family where we once set up a shopping centre in the cubby hut. When I told my sisters, they said how they still loved cash registers and Fran admitted she and her partner fight over who will use the self service register at the supermarket. (I avoid them as I am a luddite through and through.) What I really loved about the outing was that there were other kids the same age as Sylvia and she had a lovely time playing with them. When the other mothers asked how old she was and we said it was her birthday today, they burst into a rendition of "Happy Birthday". Singing, sugar and self-indulgence are the stuff of birthdays. In that spirit, we also ordered some biscuits. Yarrow chose an Anzac, Sylvia had a gingerbread dog and I had a chocolate puddle cookie. Yarrow loved his and Sylvia enjoyed her doggie but I found my cookie was a bit dry. It could have been renamed a chocolate drought cookie. So as I left I bought a snickerdoodle because I see these on blogs and have never tasted them. When I had it the next day at work, it was wonderfully buttery and cinnamony so I am ready to see my dry biscuit as an exception. Yarrow had places to go and left while I paid our part of the meal. As I manoeuvred Sylvia's pram out the door, I noticed rhubarb vanilla ice cream in the on the blackboard in the window. Regular readers of this blog may have noticed that ice cream doesn't feature here often. I am not much of an ice cream fan. But rhubarb ice cream appealed. And it was Sylvia's birthday. The chocolate biscuit had been so disappointing and I had plenty of calories to burn as I walked there and back which was a good 45 minutes walk each way. Any way I justified it, I had to have the ice cream. I went back inside and got two scoops - rhubarb and vanilla ice cream and organic chocolate sorbet - in a paper cup intending to take it away but ended up finding it easier to eat it in the front room. Both ice creams were superb! The rhubarb ice cream was packed with fruit and the chocolate sorbet was dark and intense and soft. I'm sorry I didn't get a photo. Sylvia had never tasted ice cream before so I offered her a taste. This is how she often approaches new food: She closes her mouth and refuses to eat it but allows a little to linger on her lips. Then her little tongue flicks out to try it. If she likes it, which she often does, she opens her mouth for the spoon. She ate a little of the ice cream but screwed up her face and gave a little wriggle at it being so cold. It was a lovely birthday outing for Sylvia's first birthday. I was asked if she knew what it was all about and I realised that for her, every day is all about Sylvia, so it was just another day. But she had fun. I will post about her cakes (all three of them) soon. 506 Lygon Street (near the corner of Albion Street) East Brunswick 3056 tel: 03 9383 4529 UPDATE: - very sad to read that Each Peach has recently closed - About Me - About this Blog - Recipe Index - Reflections and Reviews - Kitchen Notes

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I’ve lived in my house for a while, and I’ve always thought that it looks pretty good. Sure, there are some things that could be improved upon—the landscaping could be more inviting, and the front door could stand to be replaced with something a little newer. But overall, I’ve been pretty happy with how my home exterior turned out. Landscaping is the art of creating and maintaining a landscape. Landscaping can be formal or informal, depending on the type of plants used in it. It’s an important part of your home exterior because it helps with aesthetics, curb appeal, and energy efficiency. The front porch The front porch is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day. It’s also the perfect spot for entertaining guests, especially during the warm summer months when you can sit outside on one of your rocking chairs while they enjoy the beautiful weather. The front porch is also an ideal location for storing items that don’t need to be kept inside your home but aren’t used often enough to warrant having them in your garage or basement (e.g., gardening supplies). Finally, if you’re someone who enjoys reading books as much as I do then there are few better places than sitting on your front porch with a good book! If you want to update the look of your home’s exterior, it is possible to replace your windows. You can also add window shutters and other types of coverings that will help make them more attractive. If you have a lot of windows on the front or side of your house, this can be expensive because it will involve replacing each one individually. However, if only one or two need replacing then it might not be so bad! If this is something you’re considering doing then think about adding some interesting patterns and colors into the mix for added character! The door is a very important part of your home, and it’s important to choose the right style and color. You should also consider the material you want your door to be made out of, as well as any hardware (like handles or locks) that will be installed on it. You may have heard that having an insulated steel door will save energy costs over time, but what does that really mean? Well, there are two main types: foam-filled and solid core. Foam insulation can help keep the heat in during winter months and keep cool air from escaping during summer months–but only if it’s done properly! For example, if there are gaps between pieces of foam insulation then no matter how many layers there are they won’t be very effective at keeping heat inside your home or blocking out cold air when temperatures drop outside. The best way to ensure proper installation is by hiring an experienced contractor like myself who knows all about different types of doors so he/she can advise accordingly before installing any type Your home exterior can be improved. Your home exterior can be improved. Even if your home is an older one, it’s possible to give it a makeover that will make it look fresh and modern. A simple change of paint or new shutters can do wonders for the aesthetic appeal of your house, but if you want something more dramatic, consider adding a deck or patio and updating the landscaping around your property. When considering how to improve the look of your exterior, keep in mind that there are two main categories: minor improvements and major renovations. Minor changes include things like painting over old stains or replacing worn out siding with new material–they’re simple jobs that can be done quickly by someone familiar with working on houses (like me!). Major renovations require more time investment but offer more significant results as well–for example: adding an extra room onto an existing structure would count as a major renovation because it involves tearing down walls and rebuilding them elsewhere on site; whereas installing new windows wouldn’t necessarily fall into this category unless they were being added alongside another major improvement project (like building out another bedroom). If you’re looking to make some changes to your home exterior, I hope this article has given you some ideas. If you have any questions about what I’ve covered here or anything else related to home improvement projects, feel free to reach out!

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Career Opportunities Gillis Sales – North America We believe that sales is the life blood for all organizations, and our mission is to make sales accessible and achievable to all hotel owners. We deliver amazing results for our clients and incredible experiences for our team members. We are unconstrained and have the freedom to pursue whatever it takes to create great results – allowing us to support our clients in ways that others cannot and do not. Are you solutions-focused and passionate about sales? Do you want to join a growing company where you can make a positive impact while working from home? If you answered yes to these questions – then you’ll be a perfect fit at Gillis. We are looking for team players who have a proven track record in the hospitality industry, a desire to share their passion with a dynamic team, and receive ongoing opportunities to learn, develop and grow. What Our Team Says About Working at Gillis “Working for Gillis has provided me with such a sense of achievement and fulfillment. I was searching for a position and company that made me feel valued, important, and pushed me in my selling abilities. The support I receive from my colleagues and executive team on a daily basis is a breath of fresh air! I have enjoyed my time at Gillis and look forward to what the future holds!” Ashley, Area Sales Manager “Joining the Gillis family has been such a refreshing and inspiring journey for me. Coming from a career as an on-property sales manager, Gillis has given me the opportunity to truly be a partner and asset to my portfolio of hotel owners and operators. The culture created at Gillis provides stability, flexibility, support, and the opportunity for growth. After just 10 months, I was promoted to Director of Sales and have the chance to contribute even more to the company’s continued success.” Katie, Director of Sales Some of Our Clients Proudly Serving Clients throughout US & Canada We have solved all these problems through turning this demanding role in 3 of our hotels over to Gillis Sales. Gillis is a trusted, credible partner who has supplied me with experienced professionals who know the fastest route to the business I need. This has become our most effective resource, and I 100% recommend the Gillis solution to my colleagues." Vice President of Hospitality, Metropolitan Hospitality Management Preena Patel, Administrative Director, A-1 Hospitality The sales pro's at Gillis have been instrumental in building occupancy at Motel 6 and Studio 6 hotels in Canada over the past several years. Working collaboratively with owners and managers, Gillis takes the time required to find and convert prospects to guests. Gillis provides a best-in-class solution for hotels that don't have a dedicated, well-trained sales team." Irwin M. Prince, President & COO, Realstar Hospitality CHA, General Manager, Denham Hospitality Organization President, Colorado Hospitality, Inc. Sales is the life blood of your organization. No business has ever succeeded without sales. Knowing where to start can be overwhelming. The good news is, we can teach you how to do it OR we can do it for you. Our services will help you sell more rooms, stand out and succeed in a competitive market, and train your staff to implement sales more effectively. Interested to learn how this applies to you? Contact us for a complimentary consultation.

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Having watched Cannibal! The Musical is one of those things that feels like a badge of honour. The movie was not something anyone saw first in theatres. It had to be discovered. You had to find it or be told about it by a friend. When you finally watched, you were rewarded with proof of pure genius — a film that by all traditional standards is subpar, but rises above that because the people making it were so unbelievably talented. Those people are Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the men who co-created South Park. Way before that show became a global sensation, when the friends were still in college, they collaborated to make Cannibal, a feature-length horror comedy musical. At times Cannibal absolutely has the feel of a student film, and yet, its ambition is staggering. It blends genre and tone in ways many seasoned filmmakers could never fathom, moving from horror and violence one minute, to poetic romance the next and absurd comedy right after. Cannibal was initially made and released in 1993 but didn’t start circulating widely until a few years later. That’s when Troma, the company behind The Toxic Avenger and Class of Nuke ‘Em High, picked it up for distribution. The timing lined up with Comedy Central debuting South Park, which raised Parker and Stone’s profiles, and made fans curious about their past. That’s when many of us, myself included, discovered the film. I subsequently became obsessed with it, watched it weekly, devoured the DVD extras (which include an all-time great drunken director commentary), and even found live performances in New York City. It’s the kind of movie that sticks with you and never lets go. Directed by Parker, and written by Parker and Stone, Cannibal tells the story of miner Alferd Packer (Parker) who, in the late 1800s, travelled from Utah to Colorado with a group of men in search of riches. Along the way, all the men died, save for Packer, and he was accused of murder and cannibalism. Most of which actually happened. Parker and Stone’s version isn’t beholden to any truth, though. It’s all used as a basis for characters to sing ridiculous songs and rip each other’s flesh off. Watching Cannibal then and now, the main thing that stands out are those songs. Parker would later go on to help create not just the Oscar-nominated South Park movie musical, but the underrated Team America as well as the Tony-winning The Book of Mormon, and those talents are on full display here. It’s almost a shame songs as catchy as “Shpadoinkle,” “The Trapper Song,” and “Hang the Bastard” are relegated to this weird little movie. In a major Hollywood or Broadway production, their funny lyrics and pleasing melodies could have made them classics. (Also, if you thought Frozen was the first musical to have a song about building a snowman, you may want to listen to Cannibal’s “Let’s Build a Snowman.”) What’s also undeniable about the film is its charm. Everyone involved is so game to try things and so earnest with their performances. There’s a sincerity to it. A warmness. The characters, at least at the beginning, are ostensibly good people. So no matter what situation they’re put in, even if the movie isn’t working, their willingness to be real and go the extra mile makes it all work anyway. There’s rarely a moment that doesn’t have at least a tiny hint of aw-shucks optimism. Beyond those things, Cannibal is half raw and exciting, half amateurish and boring. When the group (which also includes roles played by Stone, Dian Bachar, Jason McHugh, John Hegel, and Ian Hardin) are singing or joking, everything is an absolute delight. Parker’s comedic sensibilities were so incredible, even at a young age, joke after joke just lands perfectly. There’s ridiculous repetition, shocking but excellent edits, joke set-ups that pay off multiple scenes later — he’s never afraid to take the audience out of the movie for a second to get a laugh. On the other hand, this is a story about six men walking across hundreds of miles of land and you feel that in the pacing, especially in the middle of the film. Once the group gets to an “Indian” encampment, I found myself sighing deeply, checking the time and waiting for things to pick up. Eventually they do, and the film ends on a few wild high notes that tie everything together. Unfortunately, the ending loses a bit of its impact because it comes after such a slog. There are other big flaws too. Characters are introduced for no real purpose. Some plot and character motivations are unclear. Several long scenes add nothing. There’s not a strong sense of time and place. Plus, most notably, there’s a distinct lack of diversity on screen and, in the rare instances there is a woman or person of colour , their characters are objectifications or stereotypes. A product of the film being set in the 1800s? Sure, but it still stands out. And yet, many of those flaws are forgivable because Cannibal is so damn ridiculous. After all that, it somehow balances scenes of extreme violence with Broadway-level musical numbers, has fourth-wall breaks to wink at its lack of quality, and the production value on what we can only assume was a tiny budget is, frankly, stunning. The costumes and make-up effects in particular stand out. That Cannibal is a movie basically made by kids who were on spring break makes many of its flaws not just understandable, they become part of the charm too. You get the sense that, if you’d seen this movie before you’d heard of South Park or The Book of Mormon, you would have bet Parker and Stone were going to be hugely successful. Everything about Cannibal! The Musical screams “We will be very, very good at this, even if we aren’t yet.” It’s overflowing with that energy. Watching the movie now, with the knowledge of just how successful they became, makes it even more rewarding. It’s a time machine back to see the origin of so many things we love today. It’s rough around the edges, gross, offensive, and at times a little hard to watch, but the good outweighs the bad so massively, you can’t help but fall in love. Cannibal! The Musical is available digitally on Amazon.

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Written by Bose Panama Where freedom of expression is juxtaposed with entertainment, the resultant force is an uncomfortable alliance of inconvenient truth as questionable as sleeping with the enemy. Whilst digital media watchers hail Markle’s dramatic victory in a society with an appetite for gossip, the stage is set for this saga and opera of privacy crafted for the moment of salacious gossip, and theatrical. Meghan Markle’s stance in this privacy showdown has far-reaching implications for the entertainment industry. Cynism aside she did win on issues relating to a breach of her privacy, due to the unauthorised publication of extracts from a personal letter to her father Thomas Markle. What is more intriguing is Markle’s words afterwards. She indeed believed her private life had been invaded royal or no royal, superstar Hollywood actress or not, she implored: ” my privacy has been breached”, and the Lord Justice agreed, winning albeit on a summary judgement. Lawyers know that the inevitable conclusion that the personal and private letter published without her consent caused her anguish and may have deepened the rift between father and daughter. Loaded with words and evidential irony her lawyers. argued quite rightly that the publication was ” a triple barrelled invasion of her privacy rights. “I could not agree more. A brief preview to the background: Meghan Markle’s late mother-in-law Her Royal highness Princess Diana was tragically killed following excessive intrusion of her privacy and relentless pursuit by a hoard of paparazzi photographers, in a Paris culminated in her tragic demise. Meghan engagement to Prince Harry coupled with her superstar status as a Hollywood actress generated so much intrusive media attention, that she was hounded endlessly. Her father, Thomas Markle became a pawn in this media frenzy. Prince Harry took the unprecedented step to break with royal protocol, complaining, and issuing a strong statement to the media of the significant impact and distress such an intrusion was causing his then-fiancee. Fast forward- all this culminated in the publication of a private and personal material for which she took an exception, with the support of her husband, feeling ‘enough is enough’. Press freedom and entertainment are strange bedfellows – Should something that should be in the public interest and in the public domain remain an enigma? Naomi Campbell in a similar privacy infringement sued and successfully won her privacy battle when a photograph of her leaving a narcotics rehab was published unlawfully by a newspaper; she won.! Though a pyrrhic victory, in that she received only nominal damages; nonetheless, it was still a victory, because cases like these are not initiated because of the financial or monetary worth, but for the matter of principle. While the court did not thoroughly test Meghan’s case; it is crystal clear that the pursuit of freedom of expression should not circumscribe or compromise our right to privacy in the name of entertainment, or what is deemed should be in the public domain, clothed in the public interest. Meghan Markle aptly puts it poignantly: “We all lose when misinformation sells more than truth, when moral exploitation sells more than decency and when companies create their business model to profit from people ‘s pain.” The Daily Mail Newspaper was cautious in their response; they arguably felt blindsided. The paper argued it was in the public interest to set “the record straight “, that this was a case “crying out” to be heard. It eventually settled on the prospect of success, and reasonable expectation and the finding that ‘publication in the public interest’ was not a necessary proportionate means of serving that purpose, put succinctly, the judge upheld the “stance of the legitimacy of protecting Meghan s privacy.” As a former lawyer, it will not be surprising, if the case rears its ugly head again in the form of an appeal by the newspaper, which will undoubtedly be mauling over the mitigation of settling the case or pursuing the uncertainty of an appeal. whatever happens in the case, it is unlikely that the dust has settled. Watch this space: It will be naive for Markle’s lawyers to assume this soap opera has ended! Bose Panama is a UK based immigration lawyer and writes for Glamsquad Magazine

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"Eyes On Eyecare" is dedicated to furthering research worldwide by providing clinical and career education to younger optometrists and ophthalmologists. San Diego, California – July 1, 2022 – Eyes On Glaucoma, held June 10-11 2022, was pleased to choose Glaucoma Research Foundation as the charity of choice for the event. The charity was spotlighted in the Virtual Conference Bag, and attendees were invited to click a button for which Eyes On Glaucoma would donate $1 in their names. At the end of the event, Eyes On Glaucoma donated $1,000 to Glaucoma Research Foundation on behalf of the event attendees. “Glaucoma is expected to impact over 100 million people by 2040,” said Matt Geller, OD, co-founder and CEO of CovalentCreative, the parent company of Eyes On Eyecare. “Glaucoma Research Foundation has been committed to furthering glaucoma research for more than 40 years, and we are humbled by how much they have accomplished. Both of our organizations are in lockstep with what we hope to accomplish, and we are happy to be able to assist in any way we can.” Eyes On Glaucoma was established with the intent to provide optometrists and ophthalmologists with free continuing education, live talks with leading experts in glaucoma diagnosis and management, cutting-edge solutions providers, and a first look at the latest research and innovation Eyes On event attendees have come to expect. “We were thrilled to be part of Eyes On Glaucoma to build awareness of this treatable condition that is still a leading cause of blindness worldwide,” said Thomas M. Brunner, President and CEO, Glaucoma Research Foundation. “Part of our mission is to bring glaucoma researchers and doctors together to learn from and support each other, which is exactly what Eyes On Glaucoma was all about.” Eyes On Eyecare will continue to hold virtual events for the eyecare community, including events focused on disease states such as dry eye, glaucoma, myopia, and more. The organization plans to continue with charitable giving initiatives like this one, that keep event attendees engaged and raise awareness about visionary organizations in the eyecare industry. About Eyes On Eyecare® Eyes On Eyecare delivers leading-edge clinical and career education to the next generation of optometrists and ophthalmologists through premier content and virtual events. Eyes On Eyecare is operated by CovalentCreative, which has launched notable brands like CovalentCareers, OptometryStudents.com, and NewGradOptometry.com. Based out of San Diego, CA, CovalentCreative boasts an elite team of nearly 40 individuals with a combined 50+ years of clinical, media, content, and talent acquisition experience in the optometry and ophthalmology space. Posted on July 1, 2022

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By Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s Social Democrats will pick a new leader in November to replace Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, needing to find a flag-bearer who can convince voters the party can stop a tide of gang violence and restore the welfare state after the pandemic. Lofven, who leads a minority government, will step down less than a year ahead of a election due in September 2022. Polls so far show an even split between a broadly leftish grouping and a right-wing opposition alliance of parties including the far-right, populist Sweden Democrats. Lofven relies on varying degrees of support from the Greens, the formerly Communist Left and the liberal Centre Party, which abandoned its allies on the right after the 2018 election over their willingness to work with the far right. The successor to Lofven, who has been known as a dealmaker but a lacklustre campaigner, is likely to have to walk a similar tightrope – while also rebuilding the economy after the coronavirus pandemic and tackling the surge in gun crime. “Sweden has some huge challenges coming up,” Nick Aylott, associate professor of political science at Sodertorn University, said. “The biggest one is law and order.” Shootings have become an almost daily occurrence in cities such as Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo and the far right has succeeded in linking the violence with the generous immigration policies of recent decades. Sweden has clamped down on immigration, but support for the Sweden Democrats has still grown, with opinion polls showing law and order a key issue ahead of next year’s vote. Before that, however, the next premier will face an immediate crisis over how to pass the budget. The Left Party has threatened not to back a finance bill unless it gets to influence policy, a dealbreaker for the centre-right Centre Party. Should the bill fail in November, Sweden could face a snap election, a constant threat over the last couple of years as the government has lurched from crisis to crisis. There is not yet any polling on who succeeds Lofven, whose announcement on Sunday that he was stepping down caught many off guard. The nominee must face a parliamentary vote, but assuming the parliamentary maths remains the same as at a confidence vote for Lofven in July, they would scrape in. Among those tipped to take over are Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson and Health Minister Lena Hallengren, meaning Sweden could get its first woman premier. Despite priding itself on its record on gender equality, the country has never been led by a woman. “Magdalena Andersson is an obvious candidate and one who has shown a high level of political competence,” Magnus Hagevi, professor of political science at Linnaeus University, said. Andersson has previously said she did not want the top job. Other contenders include Interior Minister Mikael Damberg, Justice Minister Morgan Johansson and Energy Minister Anders Ygeman. As well as dealing with the contradictory demands of parties tepidly backing the current coalition, Lofven’s successor needs to accelerate the shift to a carbon-free future. Sweden aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Meanwhile, the high death toll among the elderly from COVID-19 has underlined the need for an overhaul of a much cherished but fraying welfare state. (Reporting by Simon Johnson; Editing by Niklas Pollard and Alison Williams)

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The Global Reporting Program is a year-long course offered by the University of British Columbia School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. All donations go directly towards supporting the program. UBC is a registered charitable organization, which means your donation may qualify for a tax credit. Canadian residents who wish to donate will receive a UBC tax receipt by email. Thank you for your support! Donate here 🧡 GRP fellows Arrthy Thayaparan and Ashishvangh Contractor reporting from Ladysmith, Canada, for the Growing Older project. Rowan Smart Donating as a Canadian resident - Visit UBC’s donation portal. - The form should auto-fill with the correct fund. Your page should look like the example below: - Select either a one-time or monthly donation, plus the amount. - Click “Next” and input your contact and payment information. For international donors, UBC has charitable status in the US, UK, and Hong Kong. If you do not wish to receive a tax receipt, you may donate directly through UBC’s donation portal. For more information please visit UBC’s International Gifts page. If you’d like to speak to our team about donations please contact us at [email protected].

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By Mike Ellis. Welcome to the Disney Princess Fantasy Faire, a new section of Fantasyland that is home to many of your favorite Disney Princesses! You can see Rapunzel from Tangled, Belle from Beauty and the Beast, and many other of your favorite Disney characters each day. Within this new section, you’ll find that there are two new shows, one featuring Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, the other featuring Belle. Additionally, in the Royal Hall, you can meet other great Disney Princesses face to face! This new area sounds like the perfect stop for your Disney Prince or Princess to stop and enjoy! Have you been able to check out the Fantasy Faire yet? It is a new section at Disneyland, and just opened in March, so if you have been, what did you think of it? Please let me know in the comments, or on our Facebook Page, and thanks!

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