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I have been invited to review a Tesalate beach towel, something I have been considering buying for some time. What’s so special about a Tesalate beach towel I hear you ask? Let me tell you . . . What’s so special about a Tesalate Beach Towel? The Tesalate beach towel isn’t like any regular beach towel, it’s a sand free beach towel which means the sand doesn’t stick! It doesn’t get caught up in the fibres of the towel and yet it’s still super absorbent, incredibly compact for a beach towel, fast drying and they are available in such beautiful designs you’ll find it hard not wanting to buy more. All the sun of the beach without the sand Having grown up just 7 miles from the coast, I spent a lot of time playing at the beach. When I moved out of home I moved to Skegness and had the beach right on my doorstep but 22 years ago I moved inland and whilst I love where I live, I miss the coast and nearly always gravitate to one of Englands beautiful coastlines for holidays and days out. There’s just one problem with the beach for me . . . the sand! I hate the stuff, probably why I like the beaches on the south coast so much because they are more pebbly than sandy. Sand dries your skin out, gets in your picnic and well, it just gets everywhere and makes me feel all dirty and horrible. The only thing sand is good for in my book is exfoliating my feet but I can do that perfectly well at home. Tesalate is the brainchild of two Australians who had hiked to a secluded beach at the Royal National Park in Sydney. As their day drew to an end and they were faced with carrying back the heavy, wet, sandy towels they questioned whether they could make something better and the answer, quite simply, was YES! Over 18 months they designed, tested and launched the towels at the Bondi Beach Market and in their first 12 months increased sales to over 70 countries, today they sell to more than 135 countries including the United States. Back to the beach towel review There are so many beautiful designs of the Tesalate sand free towel that it took me a week to make my mind up which design I wanted to review. In the end, I chose the Bohemian but also on my list were Cosmic Dream, Phoenix, Montego Bay, In The Moment, Ray of Sunshine and Malibu. You can see why it took me some time to decide can’t you? I’m definitely going to be ordering some more for the rest of the family. The Tesalate towels are the perfect travel towel because they fold up really small and come in their own little drawstring travel bag. They feel super lightweight and would also be great to carry in your gym bag because they take up no space at all. If you’re a swimmer (which I only do in a pool) then you’ll need something to dry off with. Tesalate beach towels are made from a microfiber filament they created called AbsorbLite™ which contains 80% polyester and 20% polyamide. This cutting edge fabric wicks away the wet with ease leaving you dry to enjoy the rest of your day. A standard size Tesalate towel will hold over 1 litre of water. Lillie used the towel after splashing about in the sea on our day at the beach (big mistake, she thinks it’s hers now) and she loved how soft the towel felt and how quickly she dried using it. Even wrapping the towel around herself helped to dry her costume really fast too. Nobody wants to carry home a wet towel because they can get really heavy, luckily the Tesalate dries super fast (half the time of a standard towel) which makes it easy to pop it back into the bag to save space when you go home. There’s nothing worse at the end of a fun day at the beach than getting home to find you’ve brought half of the beach with you in the car, I don’t know about anyone else but it’s a nightmare to get out of the carpet in the car and usually take a few weeks. Since using the Tesalate (I make the kids share it currently) we have noticed a huge difference, now if they could just make some sand free beach shoes too we’d be rolling! More than just a beach towel As you know, we do a lot of camping and so as a family of 6 we need to make sure that what we do take with us is compact, lightweight (500g dry) and useful. I switched to camping towels a few years ago to save on space and weight but none of us really like the feel of them but I’ve already decided we are going Tesalate all the way next year and if everyone has their own design we won’t be getting confused over who has which towel. They also make great Yoga mats because they don’t stretch or slip and slide. They even have double-sided designs so you can flip the design according to your mood. It also has a handy hanging loop, perfect for the changing room doors. Are they worth the price tag? At £49 for standard size (160cm x 80cm) and £79 for the extra-large (160cm x 160cm), they most certainly aren’t the cheapest beach towels but cheap doesn’t always mean quality and with the Tesalate that is exactly what you are getting. They have designed a towel which surpasses all others and if you need a towel which is lightweight, absorbent, fast-dry, stylish, practical and keeps you sand-free as well as offering FREE shipping to the UK then I think Tesalate is worth its weight in gold, nevermind the price tag. Top Tip: If you sign up to their Newsletter at the bottom of their website you can get 10% off your first order. Caring for your Tesalate To keep your Tesalate looking good, working well and feeling great just pop it on a cold wash and either line dry or tumble on low heat. Because the Tesalate doesn’t have ‘loops’ like standard beach towels you won’t get those unsightly snags and the design stays looking bright wash after wash. We have been using ours all Summer and it still looks as good as the first day it arrived. My advice is to not be tempted by the cheap imitations on Amazon if you want to be sure of getting the original and best Tesalate beach towel buy direct from their website to avoid disappointment. The Tesalate team love to hear what you have to say about their beach towels (good or bad) so they can continue to improve their products and keep up with what their customers want. You can follow them online
Professor Emeritus Dato Dr Khalid Abdul Kadir, who was conferred the NutraChampion title at our NutraIngredients-Asia awards 2020 is the guest of our 12th podcast. An endocrinologist, clinical researcher, and medical school professor, Dr Khalid firmly believes that the three professions are deeply complementary. “[Engaging in clinical research] is the way that it should be, otherwise, we will be stagnant, what we have learned [in medical school] in the 1970s, is not relevant now. “We must always be on top [of the new medical discoveries] to do the best for our patients,” he said, on why a specialist doctor should be a clinical researcher. Over the past few decades, his research interest has been on metabolic disorders, especially diabetes, and its link with hormonal change and stressors. His recent projects have looked at how tocotrienol-rich vitamin E could alleviate kidney, vision, and nerves complications in diabetic patients, and the clinical results have been promising. Despite his busy schedule with medical and research work, he is also the professor of medicine at Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine at Monash University Malaysia. “Our concept is this, if you want to learn to fly, you should learn it from a pilot who is still flying,” he said. What he hoped to pass down, however, is not only the latest knowledge, but also thinking skills, so that the students can apply it on their own and make new discoveries on their own. A typical day starts early and ends late for Dr Khalid, six days in a week. While the love for research is what keeps him going even at the age of 72, he also shared how his journey battling stage four lymphoma 12 years ago had motivated him to do more for the scientific community. Listen to find out more about his research and life stories.
Does horse assisted therapy improve people with intellectual disabilities? An initial intervention for users with physical disabilities? Context. Foot-to-ground activity developed by the iPoney Riding School in collaboration with the Gorabide Day Center (Atxurizubi), in order to enjoy physical activity in the natural environment and contact with animals. For this, ten sessions are scheduled during the course 2013/2014 as a new practice for the day center. Objectives. To promote autonomy, to increase the quality of life, to foment basic psychomotor aspects (coordination, body diagram), to know and to enjoy the horse, to understand that it is a horse, to learn to take care of it, to know how it moves, to know its feeding, to learn to take him from the right-handed. A poney of appeals (Txiki, Twilight, Elvis, Minimus). Toolbox (Scraper, Brush, Escarbacascos). Useful of saddle (saddle, headbands, straps…). “Soy un caballo” Gonzalo Moure. Project development. During 10 sessions with CAD service users, we dedicate ourselves to work the personal autonomy of the people, through the guidelines and routines of hygiene of preparation of the horse, the knowledge of the animal, the management and guide of the horse, to know the equestrian facilities. The first contact was realized in a group way and later it was individualized, encouraging a more personal interaction with the user, this way to be able to attend better to its needs and pace of learning. The users were approaching in an individual way the horse to have the time and the space to take charge of its care and hygiene. As the enjoyment of being in contact with the horse. Conclusions. After the 10 sessions with the service users, there is an improvement in the attention of the user, in their motivation for the activity, and remembrance of the mechanical activities of cleaning and hygiene. As the days and meetings were happening it was observed on the part of the equine therapist as the proper monitors of the center a major knowledge and enjoyment of the activity. A more motivating attitude of the users being observed to the horse, major confidence in themselves with regard to the horse, many desire of working along with the horse. The benefits of the project "moving along the horse", were the following; the integration and standardization of people users, the sensory stimulation, the improvement of autonomy and self-esteem, improvement in the communicative capacity non-verbal, and improvement in the processes affective emotional. Grateful for the confidence and support of the team and service user of the Day Care Center Atxurizubi of Gorabide, from Mungia (Spain). Grateful for the opportunity to share this work at the 16th International Congress of Equine Facilitated Programmes (HETI - Dublin 2018) © CARLOS GANZABAL CUENA 2018
About Taralga Wind Farm Taralga Wind Farm is situated on ridgelines just east of the Taralga township, in the Southern Tablelands of NSW. See a map of the project here. The wind farm’s 51 turbines generate up to a total capacity of 107MW of clean renewable energy for the life of the project. Wind farms generate a clean, renewable source of electricity and play an important role in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. For Taralga Wind Farm that means the equivalent of approximately 38,000 houses will be supplied with clean energy and approximately 240,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions will be displaced each year. Wind monitoring has been underway on the site for more than 10 years. The project received Development Approval from the NSW Land and Environment Court in for 61 wind turbines. In 2012 a variation to the application was sought and approved, reducing the number of turbines to 51 but increasing the height of some of them. The turbines will have a range of individual capacities, ranging from 1.8 MW to 3.0MW. The Taralga Wind Farm site and layout are a result of a rigorous evaluation processes, including consideration of technical, environmental, cultural, social and commercial, and consultation with landowners and the community. The process of initial site selection, feasibility studies, stakeholder consultation and detailed environmental assessment ultimately led to final turbine layout. Vestas are the wind turbine suppliers for the project, and turbines components were sourced from around the world. The tower sections were built in Australia by Victorian company Keppel Prince and were transported to site from Portland Victoria.
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Facts & Origin The Kerry Blue Terrier is a pleasant family dog that is alert and fearless in defending its home. What is the origin of Kerry Blue Terriers? Originating from Ireland, the working dog was also known as Irish blue in the past. The dog was used as a guard dog and rat catcher on farms and was used for hunting because of its endurance. First breed descriptions are known since the middle of the 19th century. In 1913 the Terrier gained greater fame and spread through dog shows. In 1920 the Dublin Blue Terrier Club was founded. Since that time only dogs with a silver or blue-black coat were recognized. The breed recognition by the FCI took place in 1922 (number 3, group 3, section 1). From 1928 on, the dog breed found worldwide distribution. \|Blue Irish Terrier \|13 - 15 years \|Bull type Terriers Attitude, character and temperament of the breed What are typical character traits of Kerry Blue Terriers? The Kerry Blue Terrier is a typical representative of the terriers. It is spirited and fearless and appears particularly self-confident. This intelligent dog is a quick learner and likes to be exercised both mentally and physically. Dog sports are one of its favorite activities. It is closely tied to its family and wants to accompany the family in all undertakings. Since the terrier sometimes behaves boisterously, it needs a consistent, loving upbringing. In order for it to learn quickly, it must be able to grasp the meaning of the exercises. This robust dog has retained many of the characteristics of the original breed. It is alert and defends his people to the utmost. However, with proper training, the Kerry Blue Terrier is not prone to aggression or nervousness. It also gets along well with children. The hunting instinct and the preference for bathing in water have been preserved. What are typical diseases of Kerry Blue Terriers? Some hereditary diseases are known in the dog breed: - CMSD multiple system degeneration: neurological disease with movement disorders. The dogs die at the age of 18 months. - malignant hyperthermia - hyperuricosuria: uric acid in the blood is increased. Liver and kidney diseases are the result. - blood coagulation disorder due to factor XI deficiency - skin diseases Kerry Blue Terrier breeding - where, how, what? In order to buy a healthy puppy, it should be purchased from a breeder. You can get addresses of breeders at What are the breed characteristics of Kerry Blue Terriers? The Kerry Blue Terrier is one of the medium sized, high legged terriers. The build is muscular with a strong skull. The nose-forehead stop is almost not visible. A chin beard typical of the breed gives the dog its characteristic appearance. The brown, medium sized eyes are lively and interested. The forward pointing ears are set close to the head. The thin tail is set high and carried erect. Docking of the tail is prohibited. The legs are well muscled, the hocks strong. Due to the well developed muscles, the gait is ground covering with good coordination of movements. Appearance and Coat of the Kerry Blue Terrier The dense coat is rough and wavy. The head is abundantly hairy with a typical whisker. During the typical shearing of the breed, the eyes are covered by longer hairs. The coat colour ranges from light silver-grey to all shades of blue. At birth the puppies have a black coat, which turns slightly brownish at 18 months. At the age of three years the change to steel blue is completed. Since the terrier has hardly any undercoat, it does not shed much. The coat must be clipped regularly. How big does the Kerry Blue Terrier grow? - Male 45,5 to 49,5 cm - bitch 44,5 to 48 cm How much does a Kerry Blue Terrier weigh? - Male 15 to 18 kg - bitch 14 to 17 kg How old does a Kerry Blue Terrier live? The life expectancy of the terrier is 13 to 15 years. \|44 - 48 cm \|14 - 17 kg \|45 - 49 cm \|15 - 18 kg Symptoms of kidney disease in dogs: increased urination (polyuria) increased water intake. Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth. Loss of appetite Can be hereditary in certain breeds.
The New Orleans-based dessert shop known for its stylish decor and macarons has opened its fourth location in the New Orleans metro area. Sucre's interior of its newest location. Sucre opens its fourth location on Freret Street. Sucre exterior on Freret street. Sucre desserts on display at its Freret Street location. Salt those rims and cut some limes, because today is National Margarita Day! The last place I thought I would go on a food adventure with Ian McNulty would be a food court in a mall. But here we are at the Riverwalk Out… A crane fly sits on a car window.
Enoch Arnold Bennett (May 27, 1867-March 27, 1931) was a British novelist. Bennett was born in a modest house in Hanley in the Potteries district of Staffordshire. Hanley is one of a conurbation of six towns which joined together at the beginning of the twentieth century as Stoke-on-Trent. Enoch Bennett, his father, qualified as a solicitor in 1876, and the family were able to move to a larger house between Hanley and Burslem. The younger Bennett was educated locally in Newcastle-under-Lyme. At age 21 Arnold, who worked as a rent collector, left his father's practice and went to London as a solicitor's clerk. He won a literary competition in Tit Bits magazine in 1889 and was encouraged to take up journalism full time. In 1894 he became assistant editor of the periodical Woman. He noticed that the material offered by a syndicate to the magazine was not very good, so he wrote a serial which was bought by the syndicate for 75 pounds. He then wrote another. This became The Grand Babylon Hotel. Just over four years later his first novel A Man from the North was published to critical acclaim and he became editor to the magazine. From 1900 he devoted himself full time to writing, giving up the editorship and writing much serious criticism, and also theatre journalism, one of his special interests. He moved to Trinity Hall Farm, Hockliffe, Bedfordshire on Watling Street which was the inspiration for his novel Teresa of Watling Street which came out in 1904. His father Enoch Bennett died there in 1902, and he is buried in Chalgrove churchyard. In 1902 Anna of the Five Towns, the first of a succession of stories which detailed life in the Potteries, appeared. In 1903 he moved to Paris, where other great artists from around the world had converged on Montmartre and Montparnasse. Bennett spent the next eight years writing novels and plays. In 1908 The Old Wives' Tale was published, and was an immediate success throughout the English-speaking world. After a visit to America in 1911 where he had been publicised and acclaimed as no other visiting writer since Dickens, he returned to England where the Old Wives' Tale was reappraised and hailed as a masterpiece. During the First World War, he became Director of Propaganda at the War Ministry. He refused a knighthood in 1918. In 1926 at the suggestion of Lord Beaverbrook, he began writing an influential weekly article on books for the Evening Standard newspaper. He separated from his French wife in 1922 but fell in love with the actress Dorothy Cheston, with whom he remained until his death from typhoid in 1931. His ashes are buried in Burslem cemetery. Their daughter Virginia Eldin lived in France and was president of the Arnold Bennett Society. His most famous works are the Clayhanger trilogy and The Old Wives' Tale. These books draw on his experience of life in the Potteries, as did most of his best work. In his novels the Potteries are referred to as "the Five Towns"; Bennett felt that the name was more euphonious than "the Six Towns" so Fenton was omitted. The real towns and their Bennett counterparts are: \|The Six Towns of Stoke-on-Trent \|Bennett's Five Towns \|The 'forgotten town' Bennett believed that ordinary people had the potential to be the subject of interesting books. In this respect, an influence which Bennett himself acknowledged was the French writer Maupassant whose "Une Vie" inspired "The Old Wives'Tale". As well as novels, Bennett produced plenty of fine non-fiction work. One of his most popular non-fiction works, which is still read to this day, is the self-help book "How to Live on 24 Hours a Day". Extracts from his published diaries are often quoted in the British press. Bennett also wrote for the stage and the screen. His novel Buried Alive was made into the 1912 movie "The Great Adventure". Over the years, several of his other books have been made into films (for example The Card starring Alec Guinness) and television mini-series (such as "Anna of the Five Towns" and "Clayhanger"). Critically, Bennett has not always had an easy ride. His output was prodigious and, by his own admission, based on maximising his income rather than from creative necessity. As Bennett put it: "Am I to sit still and see other fellows pocketing two guineas apiece for stories which I can do better myself? Not me. If anyone imagines my sole aim is art for art’s sake, they are cruelly deceived." Contemporary critics (Virginia Woolf in particular) perceived weaknesses in his work, which they partly attributed to this factor. This may have been unfair - did critics search for weakness on the assumption that writing for financial gain must give rise to it? Did they attribute a genuine weakness in Bennett's work to an unrelated factor? Or were they making an unbiased and valid point? It must also be recognised that Bennett represented the "old guard" in literary terms. His style was traditional rather than modern, which made him an obvious target for those challenging literary conventions. His reputation, for much of the 20th Century, was tainted by this perception, and it was not until the 1990s that a more positive view of his work became widely accepted. "In front, on a little hill in the vast valley, was spread out the Indian-red architecture of Bursley - tall chimneys and rounded ovens, schools, the new scarlet market, the high spire of the evangelical church... ...the crimson chapels, and rows of little red houses with amber chimney pots, and the gold angel of the Town Hall topping the whole. The sedate reddish browns and reds of the composition all netted in flowing scarves of smoke, harmonised exquisitely with the chill blues of the chequered sky. Beauty was achieved, and none saw it".
Head of Windor-based St John’s Beaumont, Giles Delaney, on the Catholic faith, introducing a love of learning, and Tigers, Yaks and Emus What does St John’s Beaumont offer? St John’s Beaumont is a very special place for boys to work and learn. Our 70-acre estate, with its superb facilities, provides endless space for exploration, sports and play. It’s a place where boys can be boys. They are offered every possible opportunity to excel in a wide variety of areas both academically and, importantly, in the wider curriculum. At St John’s, we take our pupils on a unique journey that will nurture, challenge and prepare them to flourish in this rapidly evolving world. How does the Roman Catholic faith fit in with your ethos? We are proud to be a part of the spiritually and culturally rich tradition of Jesuit education and live by the values defined in the Jesuit Pupil Profile. These values include being compassionate, grateful, curious, loving, generous and faith-filled, among other qualities that many of us seek to foster in our own families. These characteristics provide the framework for our ethos and daily life at school. As a school, we strive to create a generous and supportive Christian community that welcomes families of all backgrounds who recognise our Jesuit values and approach to education as something they wish to nurture in their own lives. The age range, 3-13, is a key time for a boy’s development. Is it a privilege to help introduce a love for learning? Absolutely! Since 1888, we have developed the environment, pastoral support and learning tools that enable young men to thrive. Whether in art, sport, music or drama, we open our boys’ minds to their innate potential. Within the safe environment of St John’s, they are constantly encouraged to try something new which will challenge them and in which they may not succeed. We are encouraging our pupils to accept that failure is not the opposite of success, it is a part of it. By understanding this principle, the boys develop a life-long love for learning. What curriculum do you follow at St John’s Beaumont? We follow the National Curriculum. However, being a Jesuit school, our education is rooted in the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm. This approach centres around offering a challenging curriculum, reflecting on a boy’s own experience and transforming this knowledge into understanding, with the ultimate goal of helping these boys to turn into critical, compassionate and reflective young men. Can you describe a typical classroom scene? This varies widely, depending on the part of the school you would be visiting. In Pre-Prep (Nursery to Year 2), you might find the boys counting eggs with our resident chickens, hunting for mini-beasts in the forest or mastering the front crawl in the pool. Our teachers are dedicated to finding and igniting the spark in each boy that is waiting to be unlocked. In Middle School (Years 3 to 5), where the focus is on developing organisation and independence, you might find boys at the front of the class, giving a presentation to their peers or listening to each others’ poetry recitals in the outdoor theatre. We teach them to see a challenge as a positive and aim to build their confidence by making the boys proud of their achievements. In Upper School (Years 6 to 8), our specialist subject teachers encourage the boys to become independent learners and considerate young men. This might be during a science lesson in the lab, when they dissect a sheep’s heart or during RE when they passionately discuss a philosophical question of faith. What opportunities do you offer outside of the classroom? Our unique house system empowers the boys to build relationships with peers from across all year groups. They are assigned an animal (a Tiger, a Yak or an Emu) from the moment they join the school and meet weekly to count up the TYE points that they receive for good conduct, commitment or effort. As a team, they celebrate their successes and support each other when needed. St John’s is also proud of its strong sporting reputation. Be it rugby, cricket, football, tennis rowing or athletics, our squads are formidable competitors who go through many seasons unbeaten. Each boy plays an integral part in his team, whatever his ability, where friendships and trust are cemented through the joint endeavour. In all opportunities that we create for our boys, we aim to foster a growing awareness of their capacity to be leaders. What are you looking forward to as the new school year comes around? A new Head of Drama, Scott Jenkins, has brought a touch of West End glamour to the school. His first production at the school was the much-loved Lion King Jr musical which took centre stage earlier this year. After the great success of the show, we are now looking forward to two brand-new productions for the coming school year. Our Middle School boys will go on an adventure to Neverland for their Peter Pan Jr performance and the Upper School boys are looking forward to some fun in the swamp with Shrek Jr. Let the shows begin! In addition, we will see the return of some much-anticipated residentials, including a skiing trip to Austria about which the boys are very excited. And, of course, we can’t wait to hold our traditional carol service in our own beautiful chapel again at Christmas.
BLUE MAMBA is a luxury motor yacht built by Itama Yachts and delivered to her owner in 2013, she later underwent a refit in 2020. Itama 75 in Amalfi Coast, offered for 6 guests in 3 cabins. 75 feet of style and power. Sleek styling, exceptional performance and superior comfort: the unmistakeably sporty profile of this vessel offers unrivalled technology, liveability and class. Created for true open yachting enthusiasts. The perfect blend of class, technology and extraordinary liveability, the flagship of the Itama fleet offers open-air yachting enthusiasts unprecedented space. BLUE MAMBA is Currently cruising in the West Mediterranean, Amalfi coast.
My profession is a blessing to me. It allows me to meet different kinds of people and families from various generations and develop lasting professional and friendly relationships with all of them. Every day, I am touched by how grateful and thankful my patients are with the healthy positive changes my staff and I are able to make with their oral health care and cosmetic needs. — Dr. Rizvi Dr. Zia Rizvi is passionate about the care, satisfaction and comfort of his patients, as well as helping them overcome any anxiety that is commonly associated with the dental office. Nothing gives him more satisfaction than seeing a patient leave his office with a beautiful healthy smile, full of confidence and security. Dr. Rizvi loves developing long-lasting relationships with his patients and their families and serving the community in which he practices. As he has been in the Ashburn area for many years, Dr. Rizvi has had the privilege and honor of getting to know and treating family members from the youngest to the oldest. Knowing that he is able to make their lives better with the work he does is his greatest joy. Education and Continuing Education Dr. Rizvi is a graduate of the prestigious Guy’s Dental Hospital in London and earned his Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Maryland Dental School, one of the best in the country. He has been a dentist for 20 years and has been through several extensive postgraduate courses in different fields of dentistry since receiving his dental degree. Dr. Rizvi loves dentistry, and this has led him to complete extensive postgraduate education in hospital-based dentistry, sleep apnea treatment, precision guided implant surgery, smile design for cosmetic dentistry, and the latest CAD/CAM technological advances that have transformed dentistry today. Dr. Rizvi is also one of a few dentists who are skilled and experienced enough to perform implant surgeries as well as complicated extractions. His emphasis on patient comfort, as well as keeping up to date with the latest advancements in dentistry, enables him to provide his patients with the best quality of care in the field. Continuing education is vital to quality patient care, and that is Dr. Rizvi’s number-one priority. - American Dental Association® - Northern Virginia Dental Society - Virginia Dental Association - Maryland State Dental Association - British Dental Association Outside the Office Dr. Rizvi grew up in South London and Stretham, United Kingdom, and moved to the U.S. in 2006. When he is not working, Dr. Rizvi is almost always with his family. They love to spend time hiking, going to DC, canoeing, fishing and bike riding. Dr. Rizvi can speak several languages, namely Urdu, Hindi, Farsi, some Gujrati, French and Spanish. Dr. Rizvi is also dedicated to his community. He often treats low-income families who do not have dental insurance and are in dire need of dental treatment. He also belongs to IMAMIA medics, a nonprofit organization that provides medical and dental services in areas of need. It gives him great pleasure to be able to utilize the skills he has as a dental professional to help community members in need.
Housing and CLS manager New View Society Louise started in the Craft Unit, transitioned into the Maintenance Unit and has now been our Community Living and Housing Support Manager for the past 15 years. She has gone above and beyond in her unwavering commitment to providing a supportive, caring, and respectful environment for growth and recovery for individuals challenged by mental illness. Her extraordinary efforts toward creating annual, weekly, and daily social and support programs for communities in the Tri-cities area, and her unwavering commitment to providing exceptional support services to individuals facing the challenges of mental illness for the past 30 years, make her extremely deserving of the Bhayana Family Foundation Dedication Award.
Since the summer, an increasing number of trucks sporting the Mercedes star have been seen on the roads without the typical large exterior mirrors. Instead, small streamlined camera arms are mounted on the roof frame. What's behind this? Since June 2019, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has been supplying the new Actros with the MirrorCam as a standard feature – as the only manufacturer in the industry worldwide to date. The digital rear-view mirror not only looks futuristic; the system can also do much more than conventional main and wide-angle mirrors and its performance far exceeds the legal requirements. Patrick Hirth is a cab development mechanic at Mercedes-Benz Trucks and has already driven more than 200,000 kilometres with the new MirrorCam. He says, "After a short familiarisation period, drivers experience the advantages of the MirrorCam in many different situations for themselves. Overtaking, maneeuvering, driving in poor visibility and darkness, cornering and bottleneck situations – the MirrorCam makes all this safer and less stressful." Equipment and features: two cameras, two screens and more The MirrorCam consists of two cameras mounted on the left and right of the roof frame, two upright monitors mounted on the A-pillars in the driver's cab and control elements in the door module and in the secondary display. There are also buttons on the passenger side and by the bed to switch on the MirrorCam when the engine is switched off. The images transmitted by the cameras are transferred to the two 15.2-in. monitors with a resolution of 720 x 1920 pixels. Like the conventional mirror system, the monitor image is divided into a main and wide-angle field of vision. Deletion of large mirrors provides for better all-round visibility As the MirrorCam cameras are attached to the roof frame and the monitors are located inside the cab, the driver has a much better direct view through the side windows. The view diagonally ahead, which was previously obstructed by the large exterior mirrors of a conventional mirror system in many situations, is now clear. This is particularly advantageous when approaching junctions and roundabouts, when maneuvering and in tight bends. See more to the rear thanks to wide-angle mode The MirrorCam also assists the driver when reversing and the display then changes to a special maneuvering view. In particular, reversing around corners is made easier as areas further away from the vehicle are also displayed in the usual size. This view is automatically activated when reverse gear is engaged and is still displayed when driving forwards up to a speed of ten km/h or until it is deactivated with a button. Better assessment of traffic behind The distance lines in the display of the MirrorCam are also useful: they help the driver to better gauge the distance to objects behind the vehicle according to the driving situation. In addition, before moving off, the driver can use the door control panel to position one of the lines to symbolise the end of the vehicle in the display. To this end, the driver places an object that is well visible, such as a fluorescent jacket, on the ground next to the end of the trailer and aligns the line accordingly. If the system detects a change in the towed unit such as a trailer or semi-trailer, the driver is alerted by a flashing line that the length of the truck may have changed. However, the system only needs to be realigned if this is actually the case. Later on, when overtaking, MirrorCam displays red, orange and yellow markings to show the driver if they can safely move back to the right lane or if a few meters are still needed for the necessary safe distance. Swiveling camera image for safer cornering A special highlight of the MirrorCam is demonstrated when cornering with a semitrailer truck: the image on the display on the inside of the corner also swivels, so the driver always has a perfect view of the end of the trailer when cornering. In contrast, with a conventional mirror system the mirror on the inside of the corner often only shows the side wall of the trailer due to the articulation angle of the semitrailer/tractor combination. Here the driver has a much higher risk of cutting the corner and colliding with an obstacle than when using the MirrorCam. MirrorCam also proves itself in rain and darkness The high mounting position of the camera arms not only ensures excellent visibility, it also gets much less dirty in this position than the lower glass mirror. The water-repellent coating of the camera lenses also means less dirt. Furthermore, the view of the screens is free of reflections and dirt on the side windows of the cab. The camera system is automatically heated when temperatures fall below 15 degrees Celsius, and the brightness can be adjusted separately for the driver and passenger sides. At the touch of a button, the driver can quickly return to the basic setting if the field of vision had previously been adjusted manually for special driving situations. At dusk and at night the cameras with their powerful light have advantages over a conventional rear-view mirror: the system continuously adjusts to the changing light conditions. The same applies to areas with artificial lighting such as a tunnel. Perfect interaction with Sideguard Assist MirrorCam and Sideguard Assist work hand-in-hand in the new Actros and the new Arocs. Sideguard Assist is a warning system that helps the driver prevent dangerous right-turn accidents. The system gives a visual and an acoustic warning in good time if there is a risk of collision with a stationary or moving object in the warning area on the right-hand side of the truck: first, a yellow triangle appears in the display of the MirrorCam on the passenger side, then a red triangle. The driver can then usually brake in time if they have overlooked something on the passenger's side when turning right. This is particularly important in busy city traffic with lots of cyclists, pedestrians and parked cars. What's more: Sideguard Assist also functions as a Lane Change Assist for the right side and warns the driver here with a yellow or red triangle in the MirrorCam monitor if another road user is next to the truck in the right lane. Fewer "blind spot" problems MirrorCam has a further safety advantage over a conventional mirror system: some drivers unintentionally travel with mirrors that are not optimally adjusted. This can result in a dangerous "blind spot" on the passenger side into which other road users such as cyclists, pedestrians or electric scooters can easily disappear. In some situations even a slight adjustment of the seat position is enough to create a "blind spot" on the passenger's side. This is because with a conventional mirror, the driver's line of vision is always defined by the formula "angle of incidence equals angle of deflection". This "blind spot" problem no longer exists with MirrorCam and Sideguard Assist because the displays always show the same camera image – regardless of the angle from which the driver looks at the monitor. And in case of doubt, Sideguard Assist gives a warning. Vehicle surroundings can be monitored while the driver rests The MirrorCam can be switched on for a further two minutes at a time from the driver's cab even when the engine is switched off and after the two-minute shut-off delay for safely leaving the vehicle. There are switches for this in the cab on the passenger side and at the bed. This is a useful function which enhances safety for the driver, as it allows him or her to view the area around the vehicle at any time without being seen. If, for example, the driver hears what might be thieves checking out the tank or the cargo, they can observe them even when the curtain is closed and, if necessary, sound the alarm. Positive reports from drivers and company owners As ever more Actros and Arocs are on the road with MirrorCam, more and more drivers are benefitting from its advantages. For example, Tom Westphal says, "I've already told my boss that I only want to drive trucks with a MirrorCam in future." The driver of the haulage company Wagenstetter from Forsting in Upper Bavaria has gathered positive experience with the system in an endurance test over 100,000 km. Klaus Wagenstetter, Tom Westphal's boss, is also impressed by the advantages of the MirrorCam: "The fuel consumption of the new Actros on motorways is up to three percent lower than that of its predecessor. MirrorCam has made a significant contribution to this by eliminating mirror housing wind resistance. Furthermore, the many additional functions enhance safety, and safety has always been a top priority at our company." Quick familiarization with the system Torsten Reinholz, a driver at the haulage company Böpple, has also used the MirrorCam over more than 100,000 kilometres. His verdict: "I quickly got used to the new MirrorCam in everyday driving. I felt safe with the system right from the start and after a few days I wouldn't have wanted to be without the MirrorCam." But to date it is Mercedes-Benz Trucks test drivers like Patrick Hirth who have driven the most kilometers with the MirrorCam. "I much prefer driving with the MirrorCam now. The system is quite simply superior to conventional main- and wide-angle mirrors in crucial situations." Design minimizes the need for repair and enables retrofitting It should also be mentioned that the camera arms of the MirrorCam can be folded in the direction of travel and against the direction of travel. This minimizes damage in the event of a collision. Due to the smaller size and the high mounting of the MirrorCam system alone, there is much less risk of it catching on something. And the fact that trucks with MirrorCam can be retrofitted with conventional mirrors at pre-defined connection points in the door body structure in the event of a later resale of the vehicle could also be seen as an advantage.
21 June 2017 National Catholic Education Commission executive director Christian Zahra says after two days of media speculation about possible changes to the Government’s school funding reforms, a meeting with Education Minister Simon Birmingham has failed to satisfy Catholic education leaders that minor tweaks to the legislation will provide certainty for Catholic schools and their students and families. “This evening, representatives of the NCEC met briefly with Minister Birmingham, who set out the minor changes he is proposing to make to his legislation in response to the very serious concerns that the Catholic school sector has expressed over the past several months,” Mr Zahra said. “Having heard those changes, the NCEC’s position has not moved. We continue to feel that the Minister’s Bill has not been properly thought through and it still poses an unacceptable risk to the 1,737 Catholic schools across the country.” Mr Zahra said the independent Parliamentary Budget Office analysis of a $3.1 billion cut to Catholic schools over the next decade is an obvious cause of deep concern. “The Minister did not allay our fears this evening,” he said. “Nor did he allay our fears, expressed by the Grattan Institute in The Australian today, that Catholic schools are ‘the big loser’ under the Minister’s model because of the redirection of $4.6 billion of funding away from Catholic schools over the next 10 years, as revealed by the Minister’s own department. “The Minister has followed a very poor policy process and is making poor education policy as a result. He remains focused on a political process, rather than a process of consultation and collaboration to support Australian schools and students.” Mr Zahra said Catholic education’s view is unchanged: The Senate should not pass this legislation. “There is still time for members of the Coalition, as well as cross-bench Senators, to see this flawed legislation voted down. We call on those who support Catholic education to do all they can to see this Bill defeated,” Mr Zahra concluded.
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In a culture where profit and risk are prevalent themes, drug misuse appears to be a ubiquitous method of coping. Dr. Jennifer Fernandez, a clinical psychologist in the Bay Area who has witnessed a surge in stimulant use among her clients, feels that “work culture,” or the unsustainable culture of energy and attention, is a risk factor for substance abuse. Fernandez believes that because these people are exhausted and incapable of coping, they have recourse to drinking alcohol or snorting Adderall as a short fix. Doing so will keep them up for another 12 hours trying to complete an app, impress their boss, receive a promotion and earn more money. Dr. Cali Estes, top addiction therapist and life coach, explains that Hayes’ actions were not unusual among his contemporaries; he was far from alone. 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DIVERS looking for Gaynor Lord have unveiled the “major trouble” they deal with in bone-chilling h2o with zero visibility and endless particles. The lookup for the missing Norwich mum has entered its 2nd 7 days. Underwater searches are continuing in the River Wensum, in which Gaynor’s coat was discovered floating on Friday night time. Previous night time Chief Superintendent Dave Buckley mentioned: “We have been talking to the dive crew on web page. “Visibility in the River Wensum is involving zero and a person foot underwater with temperatures as minimal as 4 levels C. “As soon as you achieve one particular foot in entrance of you, visibility goes. “Then there is certainly leaves, branches, particles, and the flow of the river to contend with. “That is the major difficulty because there’s been so a great deal rainfall.” He additional: “They are swimming versus the movement of the river, which is very difficult. “They are browsing with subsequent to zero visibility, and in a systematic fashion. “It is quite time consuming simply because it’s a big location to search and we need to make certain we coated just about every possible inch of drinking water.” Mum-of-three Gaynor’s possessions ended up found in Wensum Park soon after she went lacking on Friday afternoon. The 55-year-old was discovered by an ID observed in her handbag at the scene. Cops have produced CCTV footage exhibiting Gaynor’s final actions in Norwich town centre prior to she vanished. Main Superintendent Buckley reported: “Our solution has been to perform extensive and systematic queries of the spot. “This resulted in even more goods belonging to Gaynor currently being identified in excess of the weekend, her cellular phone, coat, ring, and eyeglasses. “We’ve obtained 30 phone calls so significantly in response to our enchantment yesterday and we’re grateful for the public’s help. “Whilst this facts is nevertheless becoming assessed, now there is almost nothing of importance that modifications our tactic. He extra: “This remains a lacking individual investigation. “Just about every effort continues to discover Gaynor, which includes tracing her ultimate actions in the metropolis centre.” Officers have gained obtain to Gaynor’s cell phone and had been very last evening searching it for clues. They also do not believe Gaynor experienced satisfied any individual at Norwich Cathedral, and they do not know if she is religious. Buckley stated: “There is almost nothing to suggest from that time period of time that she’s in the cathedral, that she’s experienced any speak to with a third person.” He ongoing: “Any one who’s missing in these situation is susceptible. “In this certain case, we’ve acquired a lady whose disappearance is out of character, it is now been very a considerable amount of time due to the fact she was found alive. That can make her vulnerable.” Asked if there was anything happening in her own life which would demonstrate her going missing, Ch Supt Buckley explained: “Not at the second, no.” He additional: “You can find nothing at all that we’ve been in a position to build that really presents us a clear placement on her point out of thoughts that I would really feel any diploma of assurance in declaring what we believe it is at the second. “I assume we go on to discuss to mates, loved ones, any person who can aid us that we know she’s had get in touch with with.” He explained Gaynor, as significantly as he is familiar with, has not gone missing before. “We’ve bought some indications as to why she behaved the way in which she did, but what we are performing is we’re just working backwards now to truly genuinely have an understanding of what could have taken area. “I imagine, just cautious of anything we know at the instant simply because obviously we have finished up in the condition that we have, which is not regular, is it. “I do not assume any of the conversations that we have experienced are fully informing us to why her condition of intellect has finished up to being what it was.”
Every minute on the minute for 10 minutes perform: 100 M Sprint 3 Power Snatches Count every round not completed as a penalty and perform 5 toes to bar post WOD for every penalty. Post loads and penalties to comments. 5 rounds not for time of: 3 Snatch Deadlifts To Knee 3 Snatch Pulls 3 Snatches (Power or Squat) CrossFit Murphy will begin a coed group devotional “Crazy Love” tonight at 7:30. You must have read chapter one in order to be prepared. It is not to late to sign up. Even if you must miss tonight, or other nights during the devotional, you can stay caught up by reading on your on so do not hesitate to participate. “A child who does not play is not a child, but the man who does not play has lost forever the child who lived in him.”~Pablo Neruda
Special print section has 27 different covers, each featuring a local representative or senator in that region of the United States. Today’s New York Times includes a special section featuring the portraits of the record number of women in the 116th Congress. Viewed together, the photographs demonstrate the scale of the number of women in both the House and Senate. But, when seen as singular portraits, each image represents an individual with her own perspective — in political beliefs, personal goals and histories. Readers of today’s print paper will see one of 27 different cover photos, each featuring a representative or Senator in their region of the United States.
Weekday newspaper circulation fell 10.6% in the first half of 2009, while Sunday circulation slipped 7.5%, compared with the same period a year ago, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, MediaBuyerPlanner reports. USA Today in particular was hit by a decrease in circulation, falling from nearly 2.3 million to 1.9 million, or 17.1%. The slump – which was caused by a number of factors including declining hotel occupancy – lost the paper its top spot, in terms of weekday circulation, to the Wall Street Journal. The Journal – which announced earlier this month that these ABC numbers would confirm it had overtaken USA Today – rose 0.6% in circulation, to just over 2 million. The Wall Street Journal’s online subscriptions are counted in its total circulation. The New York Times, the country’s third-largest daily, saw its weekday circulation fall 7.3%, to about 928,000. Sunday circulation at The Times is still by far the largest in the country, at 1.4 million, though that number is down 2.7%. The Los Angeles Times is the fourth largest, with a daily circulation of 657,467. This is a decline of 11.1% vs. a year ago. The Washington Post, the country’s fifth largest paper, has a daily circulation of 582,844, down 6.4% for the period. The Denver Post and the Seattle Times both saw significant circulation gains after their competitors were shuttered. The ongoing drop in newspaper circulation is the result of a number of factors, including the migration of readers to the web and the fact that newspapers themselves are paring back distribution in less profitable subscriber areas. Smaller Papers Fare Better Smaller papers continue to fare better than their big-city counterparts, partly because local news is less readily available online. The Daily Breeze in Torrance, Calif., for example, saw its circulation fall by only 2.7%, to 61,925, while the Pasadena Star-News lost 5.3% of subscribers, or less than half the overall industry rate. However, though small and mid-size newspapers have suffered fewer losses than big metro dailies and many are holding up well under the circumstances, a study by brokerage firm Cribb, Greene & Associates found that some had recently put themselves up on the auction block for bargain-basement prices and may be ripe for the picking. ZenithOptimedia’s revised projections for 2009 and 2010 predict that newspaper ad expenditure will continue to decline, and will be at 25% below its 2007 peak by 2011. The most recent figures from the Newspaper Association of America showed that for Q209, total newspaper ad sales fell 29% to $6.8 billion, down from $9.6 billion last year.
Vilnius proudly announces its role as the host city for the prestigious 16th Annual EuroMed Academy of Business (EMAB) EuroMed Conference. From September 27-29, 2023, this influential event will bring together global scientists and researchers to explore "Business Transformation in Uncertain Global Environments." Organized by the EuroMed Research Business Institute in collaboration with Vilnius University, the conference holds immense importance for the Lithuanian scientific community. Attendees will engage in dynamic sessions featuring scientific research presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops. This gathering serves as a platform to navigate the challenges of global uncertainties and capitalize on business transformation opportunities. With a focus on the recent extraordinary Covid-19 pandemic and war period, participants will explore adaptive strategies, accumulate good practices, and learn from experiences. Beyond the scientific program, the conference fosters collaboration among Lithuanian businesses, regulatory institutions, and political leaders. By encouraging dialogue and partnership, the event drives innovation in the Lithuanian scientific landscape. Vilnius, renowned for its historic landmarks and vibrant culture, provides an inspiring backdrop for this transformative conference. Attendees will experience the city's intellectual energy and connect with like-minded professionals. The 16th EuroMed Conference marks a significant milestone in shaping the future of business transformation. The Lithuanian scientific community eagerly anticipates the exchange of ideas and expertise that will strengthen its global presence.
How to Avoid Gambling Addiction Gambling is a dangerous habit that can lead to serious financial problems, relationship issues, and even homelessness. It is important to understand the risks and know how to avoid gambling addiction. The first step to overcoming this problem is admitting that you have an issue. It can take a lot of strength and courage, especially if your gambling has resulted in significant losses and strained or broken relationships. However, you do not have to deal with this problem alone. Many people have overcome this difficult situation, and there are plenty of resources available to help you. Generally, the term “gambling” refers to betting or staking something of value on an uncertain event that is based on chance and involves risk. This can include lottery tickets, casino games (e.g., blackjack), sports gambling, and more. The risk of gambling addiction can vary by person, and no single form of gambling is more or less addictive than any other. The American Psychiatric Association defines pathological gambling as an impulse control disorder, which is considered similar to other types of compulsive behaviors, such as kleptomania, pyromania, and trichotillomania (hair pulling). In recent years, this classification has been changed in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), to move pathological gambling into the same category as other addictions and to encourage screening for the condition. While there is no cure for gambling addiction, there are a number of treatment options that can help you manage your symptoms and achieve long-term recovery. Many of these strategies are based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, which helps you identify and change irrational beliefs that lead to problematic behavior, such as believing that a string of wins means an impending jackpot. Other treatments, such as group support programs like Gamblers Anonymous, which are modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, can provide valuable guidance and insight. Another key aspect of gambling addiction treatment is establishing healthy boundaries. For example, it is essential to set a budget before you begin playing and stick to it. You should also make a rule to never gamble on credit, and you should only spend money that you can afford to lose. Also, it is important to avoid gambling when you are depressed or upset, as this will only increase your chances of losing. Finally, it is a good idea to seek help for any mood disorders that may be contributing to your gambling addiction. Depression, stress, and substance abuse can all trigger gambling habits or make them more difficult to overcome, and treating these conditions is a necessary part of recovery. There are also inpatient and residential programs for those who cannot manage their gambling habits on their own, and these programs offer round-the-clock care to help you recover. It is not uncommon for patients to relapse from time to time, but it is vital to remember that there are treatment options available. With the right resources, you can overcome a gambling addiction and rebuild your life.
Last month I traveled to Thailand with one of my best friends, Vanessa. I was turning forty and reviving a tradition of getting away to mark a special occasion. I went seeking rest and relaxation, a break from my constantly ticking mind. When I’m at home it’s hard for me to stop thinking about work, because it’s really like another baby, something I own and care about deeply. I realized that having some time away from the office to rejuvenate is key to my ongoing sustainability at work. When I have time to rest and reflect there are always “aha’’ moments, I’m able to think about the big picture and to revisit my co-existing personal and professional goals. We spent half our time in the vibrant city of Bangkok, packed with mouth-watering food and culture, and the rest of our trip on the small island of Koh Kood, with equally delicious food, but a much slower pace of life – think tranquil beaches and simple cabanas. Beforehand I thought my time in Bangkok would be about looking for inspiration to share with Mitzi and the design team. When we went to the textile market in Bangkok, I kind of struck out. But the beach ended up being the place that filled the void. In retrospect, I’m not surprised. I love the beach – it’s part of my identity. I grew up in Southern California and being near the ocean has always been an important thing for me and my family – walking and lying on the sand, listening to waves, looking for shells. One day on Koh Kood I was doing yoga outside of our cabana. I could see the coconut palms, hear the break of waves, I could feel the breeze, and smell the ocean air. I sat there and meditated, taking it all in. I felt both inspired and renewed. Being in the outdoors and nature is where I find myself the most alive, whether it’s hiking in the redwoods with my family or in this case on a remote beach in Thailand. I felt so thankful for those moments; it made the whole trip worthwhile. You can see the shells I collected on the beach on Koh Kood. Twenty years ago I went on budget backpacking trip in Southeast Asia. I recently found my collection of shells from that trip and they had the exact same pattern as those I was most drawn to on this recent adventure. The pattern on one reminds me of being in a museum looking at prehistoric art or naturally-colored Native American pottery. Another shell reminds me of a beautiful sarong. This hunting for shells, driftwood and coral to take back to my kids, ended up being where I found the most design inspiration to share back with the team. On any trip I take, I look for opportunities to give away our shoes. A former retailer who moved to Bangkok shared a few recommendations for charities. I chose a wonderful organization called Gift of Happiness because I liked their message – to bring positive experiences and basic necessities children in need. It reminded me of our mission of spreading joy. It was an easy task to bring our shoes to their offices in Bangkok. I was grateful to be able to do that and for the opportunity to get away, reflect, recharge and be inspired by our natural world.
Back-to-Back National Titles: Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition 2023 graduate Nick Lewis won the Top Gun XIV National Mock Trial Competition and made history as no school has won this courtroom battle two times in a row. Fellow graduate Emily Johnson (sitting) served as Lewis’ co-chair/technical advisor in the invitation-only event for law schools that have excelled at mock trial competitions during the past year or otherwise distinguished themselves in their dedication to trial advocacy training. National Title: Hunton Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship Third-year students Nick Lewis (left), Courtney Robinson and Akash Shah (right) were named “best of the best” in the 2023 Hunton Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship. This invitation-only tournament is reserved for the top 16 moot court programs from law schools across the country based on performances from the previous academic year. With this victory, the School of Law now has three championship trophies at this prestigious courtroom competition. The other championship years were 2014 and 2019. National Title: LL.M. International Commercial & Investment Arbitration Moot Competition UGA fielded two teams in the 10th LL.M. International Commercial & Investment Arbitration Moot Competition. Alexandra Lampe (left), John Omotunde and Tatyana Popovkina (right center) joined together to bring home the top trophy. Additionally, Olia Kaliuzhna (right), who competed on the second team representing the university, was selected the competition’s best oralist and Lampe was named as an honorable mention. Notably, this was the first year UGA competed in this tournament.
Things are usually easier with a banking account. However you might get grounds for residing life with out a bank-account. It may be a short-term thing, although you get rid of identification theft problems or issues you’ve had with banking institutions in past times. Or perhaps you may have simply chose to do without banking institutions completely. In either case, it is important to learn how to work bank-free. One option would be to make use of a debit that is prepaid, a bank-like device which helps you achieve most typical monetary tasks all on your own. You don’t want to use prepaid cards, however they are a shortcut to banking (without every one of the exact exact exact same problems that are included with banks). Apps and services that are online additionally options. They will have somewhat less functionality than prepaid cards, nonetheless they might fit your requirements better. Prepaid cards enable you to do lots of the same items that you’d do with a bank checking account. Nonetheless, you don’t need certainly to start a bank account that is fully functional. Rather, you “load” funds onto your card and invest the income which you loaded. Key differences when considering prepaid cards and bank reports consist of: - You don’t need certainly to begin with a particular balance that is minimumalthough online banking institutions typically don’t have minimum balance or deposit needs). - There are not any credit checks. - ChexSystems and comparable products generally won’t stop you from starting a free account. - You can’t save money money than you have got or get into debt. Some cards that are prepaid month-to-month maintenance fees as well as other costs, but there are free cards on the market. When you do wind up having to pay costs, you may fork out a lot not as much as you’d pay to a bank or credit union. As an example, cards such as the Amex Express provide card can practically replace an account that is checking small expense. Now, on for some fundamental banking tasks, and exactly how getting them done with no conventional banking account. Every Day Investing Until society goes cashless, money is a choice for day-to-day expenses. For such things as meals, gasoline, transportation, and activity, money can be a appropriate type of repayment. The key drawback is on you, which can be a safety issue that you need to carry cash. Plus, if you lose cash, there’s no way to have it straight back. There’s also the problem of having money in the very first spot: You can’t withdraw funds from an ATM until you have actually a banking account or perhaps a loaded prepaid credit card. Money is okay in many places. You could have difficulty change that is gettingor with demands for exact modification). To produce things easier, you will need to get bills that are small and purchase passes (such as for example coach or subway passes) to cut back the quantity of cash management required—and the amount of coins you get with. 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Depositing funds stop you from walking on having an amount that is significant of, which could get lost or tempt you to definitely save money than you need to. Nevertheless, you may sometimes need certainly to cash a check. Without any banking account available, your option that is best for check cashing could be to use the check towards the check writer’s bank. For instance, in the event that check will pay away from a merchant account at Bank of America, go on it to a Bank of America branch to cash it. You should be mindful you may possibly need to spend a cost if you’re perhaps not a free account owner, as well as the branch might will not cash the check. Merchants may also be ready to cash checks for your needs. As an example, Kmart cashes some checks free of charge, and stores that are mom-and-pop you shop regularly may also perform some exact exact same. To utilize this method, you will need to signal the check up to the merchant, and this can be problematic. 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If you’re going to reside without banking institutions or prepaid cards, get yourself a fireproof secure in order to find a place that is good installation. Prepaid cards permit you to safely store cash you load within an account connected to your card. The account might or may not be FDIC-insured, nevertheless the money can’t “walk away by itself” or rise in smoke. Sending and Receiving Cash You a bill), there’s good and bad news: You’ve got several non-bank options available, but many of those services require a bank account (or at least a prepaid debit card) to operate if you want to pay friends and family (as opposed to businesses that send. Apps like PayPal, Square, and Venmo in many cases are free for person-to-person payments, you desire means to invest in the re payment. For most of us, which means linking a bank-account to your service that is online but that is obviously maybe not an alternative if there’s no bank account to connect. Bill-splitting apps are convenient for settling bills among buddies or housemates, nonetheless they usually must be associated with P2P apps like PayPal and Venmo. With a few solutions, you may be in a position to “load” cash into a free account by giving a money purchase, yet others enable you to purchase cards at stores to add funds for your requirements. For instance, utilizing the PayPal Cash Card you’ll load the card with money at stores like Walmart. Get that loan Aside from the logistics of day-to-day investing, bank records make borrowing easier. However it is feasible to obtain a loan without having a bank-account. Loan providers often ask for the banking account details whenever you submit an application for a loan to allow them to fund your loan and track in which the cash goes. Using without that given information throws a wrench when you look at the works. 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Freelance writing is a fulfilling and lucrative career that offers the perfect balance of freedom and security, allowing you to explore your creativity while earning a decent income. As I look ahead to 2023, I’m setting my sights on some ambitious freelance writing goals. I want to make more money and reach a wider audience. To achieve these goals, I plan to take on more challenging projects, review my spending, and invest in my writing skills. With dedication and hard work, I’m confident these ambitious freelance writing goals are within reach. It’s time to start planning and taking action so I can reach these goals by the end of 2023. Freelance Writing Goal 1: Lower my expenses As a freelancer, I need to keep my expenses as minimal as possible. My goal for 2023 is to reduce my expenses. This will help me save money and make more profits. To achieve this goal, I plan to cut back on unnecessary spending. I will focus on buying only what I need and avoid impulse spending. Additionally, I will look for ways to save on things like office supplies and technology. Freelance Writing Goal 2: Work with four clients monthly My second goal for the upcoming year is to work with four clients every month. I want to grow my client base and take on more projects. This will help me grow my business. I plan to focus on networking and attending events to achieve this goal. I will also contact former clients and colleagues to see if they need help. Additionally, I will refresh my work portfolio. I also plan to focus on marketing. I want to create content and engage with potential clients on social media. Freelance Writing Goal 3: Boost brand awareness My third and final goal for 2023 is to boost brand awareness. I want to increase the visibility of my freelance writing business. To achieve this goal, I plan to focus on branding. I want to work with a branding specialist or graphic designer to create a logo that reflects my professional brand. I also want to create a consistent look and feel across all my social media channels. Lastly, I will focus on search engine optimization to ensure my content is easily found online. Gearing up for 2023 I’m excited to start working on my freelance writing goals for 2023. I know it won’t be easy, but I’m determined to achieve them. I will track my progress and make adjustments as needed. If you’re a freelancer, I encourage you to set ambitious goals for yourself. Write them down and create a plan to make them a reality. You can achieve your goals and make your business successful with hard work and dedication. Let’ss get ready to make 2023 our best year yet! All it takes is a little planning and much determination. You can make your freelance writing dreams come true with the right goals and a winning attitude.
and Ogham itself may not be an ancient druid tradition anyway. some uninformed people don’t understand how import the ogham alphabet is to the druids who use tree magic and who use ogham for divination. Even the battle of the trees is about ogham. These uniformed people just can’t understand the magic and beauty that is in druidism. Their uniformed minds are made of groups of neurons that are bound together with academic corporate propaganda. never sparking when magic shimmers, and negativity sticks to them like Velcro. Something doesn’t have to be ancient to be valid either, Ogma is very ancient and was used by the druids, and the symbols have magic powers, just like the runes. Ogma is also used by the faeries and the otherwolrd. However, some uniformed people just don’t get the fact that there is an otherworld, And they get their druid ideas from Wikipedia and little tweeting birds that want their mama because they have fallen out of the nest and don’t know how to use their wings to fly. These uniformed people just can’t understand creative people, or sore with the egales, and positive druid thought just bounces off there teflon minds.
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Stableford Capital—October 2021 Review: Equities Bounce on Earnings Equities bounced 7% in October after earnings proved better than feared (Exhibit 1). Heading into the month, the S&P 500 fell nearly 5% on fears of cost-driven earnings misses and a spike in interest rates. But inflation-driven costs were lower than expected, and while some companies like P&G lowered future outlooks, the impact was small enough that investors continue to view them as temporary (another dreaded “T” word; cousin of the detested “transitory”). Equities Bounce in September We expect this may be the case for a while. Many of the biggest risks—higher corporate taxes, faster than expected Fed tapering, and cost-driven earnings misses—are off the table for now. Higher costs may resurface in 2022, but with earnings season largely behind us, there is little opportunity for negative revision updates during 2021. This doesn’t mean that the risk has gone away, it just means that it is unlikely there is enough negative news in the short term to drive a major correction. Real Rates Tell a Different Story In contrast to equities, fixed income rates are telling a different story. While the 10 Yr. U.S. Treasury moved up slightly in October from 1.49% to 1.56% (Exhibit 2), the real story is the yawning gap between real and nominal yields (Exhibit 3). Recall that nominal yields have two components, real yields, and inflation. Real yields are the true cost to borrow, net of inflation (nominal – inflation = real). Nominal Rates Up Slightly in October As the 5-year chart in Exhibit 3 shows, real rates (blue line) and nominal rates (white line) usually move together. But over the last few months, an enormous gap has developed between the two. The lower real rates imply slower future growth: Bond investors require higher real rates as economic growth accelerates, yet real rates remain flat. Meanwhile, the equity market is reaching new highs based on the expectation of higher earnings. Something’s got to give: Either the bond market is wrong and economic growth is going to be faster in the future, or equities are wrong and future growth will disappoint. Yawning Gap Between Real and Nominal Yields Time will tell what the true answer is. Forecasting gets increasingly imprecise the further out in time one goes. That said, the bond market is usually correct. As such, we remain aware of the downside risks but continue to participate by prudently investing in areas where we see advantageous return vs. risk opportunities. Are you interested in making portfolio changes or getting a more in-depth analysis? Contact Stableford today by calling 480.493.2300 or simply request a copy of our Market Blast. This market commentary was written and produced by Stableford Capital, LLC. Content in this material is for general information only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested in directly. The views stated in this letter are not necessarily the opinion of any other named entity and should not be construed directly or indirectly as an offer to buy or sell any securities mentioned herein. Due to volatility within the markets mentioned, opinions are subject to change without notice. Information is based on sources believed to be reliable; however, their accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed. Past performance does not guarantee future results. S&P 500 INDEX: The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure the performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries.
Early August - Mid October 9:30am to 5:00pm Ningaloo Reef sees one of the largest populations of migrating Humpback Whales and is one of only a handful of places you can (legally) swim with them in the world. These majestic creatures cruise past the West Australian coast each year, providing the perfect opportunity to observe them up close on board our customised vessel. With our spotter planes overhead, snorkel alongside them in turquoise water and hear their mesmerising songs. The ultimate wildlife encounter. Humpback whales breach playfully off Exmouth during their annual migration (early August – mid October), with mothers and their calves enchanting swimmers with their soothing singing on their journey to and from Antarctica. Travelling from their winter feeding grounds to their summer breeding grounds on North West Shelf, it is estimated that 40,000 whales pass through the Ningaloo Reef’s glistening waters each year. The calm waters provide refuge and a resting stop for mothers and their newborn calves on their long journey back to Antarctica.Book now Your day starts at 9:15 am when our comfortable air-conditioned courtesy bus picks you up from your Exmouth accommodation. Settle in for the 36-kilometre journey to our departure point and listen as we take you through Exmouth’s fascinating history, including the surrounding Cape Range National Park. We’ll also go through the day’s program, so you’re informed and ready to go. Your day starts at approximately 9.40 am with a short transfer to the Exmouth Marina. Please note we do not pick up from Yardie Homestead once tours start departing from the Marina in Exmouth town. Once aboard the 17-metre vessel, your comfortable home base for the day, you will be introduced to the highly qualified crew who have many years of marine experience and operate the vessel with precision to ensure your safety. Quality wetsuits and snorkel equipment are fitted and a vessel safety brief is given. Cruise through the turquoise Ningaloo Reef lagoon (from Tandibidi) or along the North West Cape (from Exmouth Marina) to your morning snorkel site close to the tip of the Cape, which is where we’ll find the majestic humpback whales. During the morning cruise, take in the iconic Navy Pier (one of the world’s best jetty dive sites), Mildura Wreck, historic Vlamingh Head Lighthouse and the picturesque Lighthouse Bay, framed by the rugged Cape Range. At your introductory morning snorkel site you will have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with your snorkel equipment and have the chance to swim with turtles, sting rays, reef sharks, octopi, and a myriad of colourful fish amongst the coral. For those needing some extra assistance or not beginner snorkelers, assistance and snorkel tuition can be provided by your tour guides. Floatation aids are also available. Following your morning snorkel, our dedicated spotter plane will be overhead locating our first humpback whale for the day. Once a whale (or group) is located, we will observe them for a while and, if our experienced staff determine it is safe to do so, swimmers will be allowed to enter the water to try for an in-water interaction. Humpback Whales are known to be quite curious creatures, so the interaction is all up to them! They may approach you for a closer look, or they may just pass by. As we can all appreciate with Mother Nature, every day is different and every tour unique. Our Humpback Whale Interaction Tours will be conducted with safety as our first priority, for the whales and for you! While we will do everything we can to ensure a Humpback Whale Interaction, we cannot guarantee that you will get to swim with these truly amazing mammals. Unfortunately, there are no repeat tours, refunds or guarantees that will be available. A delicious local morning tea, gourmet buffet lunch and afternoon tea are supplied during the day with hot and cold refreshments as we go. Conclude a once in a lifetime experience with a celebratory sparkling wine or local craft Exmouth beer and local WA fruit and cheese platter. Return to the boat ramp/marina for your transfer back to your accommodation (arriving at approximately 5-5.30pm). The BIG things. Some might do one or a handful, but we are the ONLY company that does it ALL. As a genuinely bespoke tour, we want to deliver the best value you can find. Please see here for full Terms and Conditions. While we will do everything we can to ensure a Humpback Whale Interaction, we cannot guarantee that you will get to swim with these truly amazing mammals. Unfortunately, there are no free repeat tours, refunds or guarantees that will be available. In the event we are unsuccessful with an in-water interaction, we can offer a second trip at 50% off. For most things, we’ve got you covered. But there are a few things you should make sure you bring along to ensure the best possible experience! If you are prone to seasickness or unsure If you prefer to use your own snorkelling gear
Is Fluoride Safe for Babies? Fluoride is a mineral that is critical to preventing tooth decay, both in children and in adults. It’s an effective and inexpensive way to promote dental health in every economic group while also completely safe. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers water fluoridation one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century as it has dramatically reduced the prevalence of cavities. So is fluoride safe for babies? After the age of six months, infants need daily fluoride to significantly reduce cavities in both baby and adult teeth. In developing teeth, fluoride has been shown to strengthen enamel before the teeth emerge from the gums. After teeth emerge, fluoride helps prevent tooth decay. Aside from fluoridated water, fluoride is also found in children’s toothpastes, although infant toothpastes are often fluoride-free. For most children, the amount of fluoride present in the water supply and fluoridated children’s toothpaste is sufficient. However, there are a few circumstances where your doctor may provide a fluoride supplement: - Your baby is exclusively breastfed and does not drink tap water. - Your baby is formula fed but you use only bottled water or well water to mix the formula. - You live in an area where your water isn’t fluoridated. - Your in-home water purification system removes fluoride from the tap water. As an alternative to fluoride supplementation, you may also buy “nursery water” in your local grocery store to mix formula or give your baby to drink as this is bottled water with fluoride added. Be sure to use an infant or toddler toothpaste with fluoride once the teeth erupt. Begin with a smear of toothpaste (the size of a grain of rice) for children who cannot spit and graduate to a pea-sized amount when the can in order to prevent harm. For all its benefits, too much fluoride can be harmful. Excess fluoride can result in a condition called dental fluorosis, which is characterized by spotting on adult teeth. This condition can only be developed while adult teeth are still forming in the gums, so the risk is reduced after age eight. The effects of dental fluorosis are virtually all superficial, and the condition does not affect oral health. - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Tooth Decay in the United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Achievements in Public Health, 1900-1999: Fluoridation of Drinking Water to Prevent Dental Caries. Powered by Bundoo®
This luxury design features two luminous stones: Labradorite and Eagle Eye Jasper, and also features a rogue Apatite stone. It is hard to say which stone is the star of this show, but the Apatite/Labradorite pair slightly off-center makes a strong case for itself. Sterling silver 'saucers' punctuate the unique pattern in this bracelet. If you know labradorite stone, you know that it appears translucent and almost monotone just before blues, greens, and other colors appear floating within the stone, drawn out by various light sources all around you. And when sunlight hits it hard, labradorite can really explode -- check out this sunburst captured with morning sunlight: All Vinchesi Designs luxury bracelets are designed to offer visual variation while on your wrist throughout the day, but the stones in this bracelet add an extra level of excitement. Eagle Eye jasper offers a different kind of swirling luminosity, with a cat's eye effect that can be mesmerizing. Stones and Materials The Vinchesi Designs Elements>Ethereal contains the following elements: - Labradorite stones - Eagle Eye Jasper stones - Rogue Apatite stone - Sterling silver accent pieces - Thai silver clasp - Sterling silver crimp covers - Sterling silver crimps - Stainless steal split rings This luxury bracelet is double-strung with 49-strand stainless steel wire and each stone and silver element is smoothed by hand on the inside to reduce abrasion and enhance durability. This is a hand-made luxury bracelet that can be sized specifically for your wrist. Choose a size at checkout and know that upon placing your order, we can correspond directly about the desired fit. The Sizing page also contains additional useful information.
$1.1B for LGE but no money for House-to-House registration in Budget One week after the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall announced that Local Government Elections (LGE) will be held this year, it was revealed on Wednesday that $1.1 billion has been allocated for those elections in the 2021 National Budget. Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs, Gail Teixeira, disclosed the sum as the House Committee of Supply considered the total $4 billion expenditure for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) in the budget. But with $1.1 billion of the $4 billion going to LGE, Teixeira said that no monies have been allocated for House-to-House registration. “There is nothing in the budget to prepare for House-to-House registration to compile a new voters list,” the minister said. The current voters’ list expired in January 2021. Using the voters’ list of 2018, when LGE was last held, some 500,000 ballot papers are to be printed for the 2021 local elections while $237.7 million has been set aside for the printing of materials. Opposition Parliamentarian, David Patterson, objected to the printing of 500,000 ballot papers, pointing out that the 2018 turnout for the local elections was below 40 per cent, and so, that much ballot paper was not needed. But Teixeira defended the allocation and the printing of the 500,000 ballot papers, explaining that regardless of the turnout, ballot papers need to be printed for all persons eligible to vote. She said provisions needed to be made for instances of spoilt and otherwise unusable ballots. Meanwhile, a further breakdown of the $1.1 billion for LGE in 2021 shows that $32.8 million is allocated for fuel and lubricants and $81.6 million for the rental of private buildings. Teixeira said there are to be some 17,000 polling stations established for LGE, of which mostly public buildings will be used. Additionally, there is $75.6 million budgeted for travel and subsistence for polling day staff and $9.9 million for regular distribution of Identification (ID) Cards. Another $26.4 million has been allocated for telephone charges, which will go towards purchasing minutes for Presiding Officers and Field Staff. Monies for refreshments and meals is pegged at $89.1 million for Election Day staff and $18 million for the training of 8,500 persons. The Minister of Local Government and Regional Development has the responsibility to announce the date for these elections after consultations with GECOM. The Local Government Minister recently supported sentiments expressed by President Irfaan Ali and other senior members of the government that before those elections are held, GECOM needs to be fixed. Dharamlall had said those GECOM officials currently before the courts on charges of electoral fraud will need to be removed from the electoral body in order for Guyanese to have confidence in the process. He had singled out the Chief Elections Officer, Keith Lowenfield, in making his point. But also, before the Court is Lowenfield’s Deputy, Roxanne Myers and District Four Returning Officer, Clairmont Mingo. Dharamlall had said he is excited about the hosting of LGE, noting that the elections will expose how Guyanese all across Guyana, including supporters of the APNU+AFC Coalition, are dissatisfied with its performance.
Tips to Sharpen Your Skills for Your Next Interview You have done everything right leading up to the interview, now it is your time to shine. You know you have the experience necessary for the IT position you have applied to, but may be unsure how to properly communicate these skills to the hiring manager. Competition in the marketplace is fierce, so getting a leg up on the other candidates is critical. Remember, businesses are looking for the best qualified talent available who will also fit seamlessly into their company’s culture. The following are 3 recommendations to help sharpen your interviewing skills—delivering an All-Star performance: 1. Pre Interview Prep - Do your homework before the interview. One of the biggest mistakes job candidates make before stepping into the room is to not adequately researching the company. By asking “So what does your company do?” makes potential candidates seem ill-prepared for both the interview and the job itself. By gathering that information prior to the interview, you’ll have a better understanding of how you can apply your own strengths to the position you are applying for. - Make a list of your 5 greatest strengths that you will be bringing to this new position, with several examples to support each of those strengths. Commit those examples to memory, allowing you the ability to respond immediately when the question is posed. - Lastly, reach out to peers who have worked, or currently work for the company and research some of the most commonly (and not so commonly) asked interview questions. – draft your answers and practice your answers. The time you put into this will dramatically improve your chances of making a good impression and landing the job. 2. Day of the Interview - Arrive early to reception area. This will allow you to take in the culture of the company, and have a chance to make a positive impression on the receptionist, because they are often in on the process. So be friendly! - Once in the interview, relax! Treat the interview as a simple conversation, and don’t think of it as an interrogation. Effective interviews should be a two-way street. - Try not to just sell yourself, but find out if the position and company you’re applying to is the right fit for you. Ask about the culture of the company as well as the 3 qualities they believe are needed to succeed in this position. - Find out what a typical day in that position would look like and the manager’s expectations. - Exude confidence, and have a positive attitude throughout. - Most importantly, try to connect with the interviewer. By demonstrating similarity with your future employer, you are actually creating an alignment with the decision-makers. If they have to decide between you and another equally qualified candidate, you may have the upper hand because of that connection, making you a better fit within that company’s culture! 3. Post Interview Tips - Write your “Thank You” letter within 24 hours after the interview. Usually, the sooner the better. If you interviewed with a group of decision makers, make sure you personally thank each person with an individualized letter. Never send the same exact “Thank You” letter to all of them. - Now you have the opportunity to recap your conversation, showing the interviewer your ability to be an excellent listener as well as an excellent communicator. - Remember to weave in those 3 qualities you were told are needed to be successful at this position, and how your experience and skills will achieve those expectations. There are many more recommendations to help you deliver that performance that will land you the job. Learn more about advanced interviewing strategies by consulting with the IT staffing experts at CultureFit. CultureFit is a full service Technology Staffing and recruitment firm for IT professionals that value organizational fit, employee satisfaction, and an extremely high level of technical IT skills.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has reached many organizations. First engagement and im-plementation with its technologies have started. While some organizations demonstrate its value-adding utilization, others are still in early stages and face challenges. The management of AI goes beyond the technology itself and forces changes in the organiza-tions. This paper conducts a strategic literature review to answer the research question ‘How should organizations manage AI?’. 38 reviewed papers report about different, yet fragmented, research activities and findings related to the management of AI. To draw a holistic picture about the state of research, we organize the results along the manage-ment activities of planning and decision-making, organizing, guiding, and controlling AI systems in managerial practice. Thus, the paper contributes to both, research and practice, and outlines future research directions which are not covered, yet. Fischer, Vanessa and Beimborn, Daniel, "How Should Organizations Manage Artificial Intelligence? A Strategic Literature Review" (2022). PACIS 2022 Proceedings. 66. When commenting on articles, please be friendly, welcoming, respectful and abide by the AIS eLibrary Discussion Thread Code of Conduct posted here.
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Support for RDMA over Converged Ethernet is available now in Purity 5.2 software, while the ObjectEngine flash-to-flash-to-cloud data protection acquired from StorReduce will hit GA in the first half of the year. Today. Pure Storage is making a pair of announcements, which are linked together by the way they fit within the overall grand strategy for the hybrid cloud and cloud services that the company laid out in November. They have formally announced a new DirectFlash Fabric capability for end-to-end NVMe and NVMe-oF support in the FlashArray//X Purity 5.2 software-defined engine. Out of the gate, this will provide support NVMe-oF RoCE [RDMA over Converged Ethernet], to let enterprises get flash media closer to applications for more real-time access and greater consolidation. The other announcement announces the beta launch of the technology acquired in last year’s purchase of StorReduce as a Pure Storage offering, with ObjectEngine, a data protection platform purpose-built for flash and cloud. “This is a joint launch with two chapters of the story,” said Chadd Kenney, Vice President of Product and Solutions, Pure Storage. “At our public cloud launch in November, we laid out three core tenets for our hybrid cloud strategy using our newly introduced cloud services. They are: build your cloud, run anywhere and protect everywhere.” While our biggest announcement for 2019 is Cloud Block Store, which lets our Purity software run natively on AWS as a block storage offering, the new DirectFlash Fabric capability in Purity that supports NVMe-oF RoCE is all about building your cloud. ObjectEngine, the other part of the announcement is about the Protect Everywhere component.” This new DirectFlash Fabric capability is all about optimizing the performance of enterprise mission-critical applications and supporting web-scale applications that traditionally have relied on lower latency Direct-Attached Storage (DAS) architectures. “The impact of consumer trends on enterprise apps means that it is extremely rare to wait for an application to load any more,” Kenney said. “In order to deliver for this real-time society, you need to deliver high concurrency and parallelism. Flash does that incredibly well, and NVMe technology takes full advantage of that.” Kenney said that the extension of DirectFlash to NVMe-oF is the sequel to DirectFlash Shelf, an external extension shelf for support of NVMe-over-fabrics that Pure introduced last year. “We laid out our vision, which was to get rid of all legacy components in traditional arrays, and today Oracle now runs 3x faster, and SAP 4x faster,” he indicated. “The second part of our vision was this optimizing of the network fabric, providing full NVMe performance with all data services. It provides up to 20 per cent latency compared to Fibre Channel, which has been the best alternative until now. This is already GA, as it came out on January 16, although later this year we will get flash closer to the apps and reduce that response time even further.” Kenney emphasized that Pure’s move directly to NVMe Fabric through RoCE rather than Fibre Channel is a strategic advantage for them. “Many vendors plan to do NVMe-over Fabric through Fibre Channel first, but this is better because it gets the flash closer to the applications, so it provides DAS latency results with the benefits of disaggregating capacity from the compute,” he said. “It can scale compute and storage separately, and allows massive optimization in comparison to SaaS-based solutions.” Kenney indicated that Pure will initially focus on open source applications like Cassandra and Hadoop with this. “Next year, we will have NVMe-over TCP as well,” he added. Kenney acknowledged that this is still an immature market, but it’s where everyone knows the industry is headed, and it’s what enterprise customers want, even though sticking with Fabric over Fibre Channel does offer much lower friction to change. “The industry sees NVMe as the future – and not iSCSI,” he said. “People will now keep an array for 5-6, even 10 years, so they want solutions that will handle the increasing application demands. We are on the leading edge of this, showing innovation leadership, and customers will get the advantages from RDMA.” FlashArray//X supports end-to-end NVMe on 25G and 50G Ethernet ports. Interoperability with NVMe-oF-capable NICs is available or planned from Broadcom, Cisco, Marvell and Mellanox. The other part of the announcement is the launch of ObjectEngine into beta, with general availability planned for the first half of 2019. “This is the industry’s first flash-to-flash-to cloud product for data protection,” said Brian Schwarz, Director of Product Management at Pure Storage. “People today try to get additional value from data for TestDev, compliance, security, and analytics workloads, but the decade-old architecture commonly in use makes it difficult. Many still use disk to disk to tape, although some have moved the cold storage to the cloud. This technology has an extremely efficient deduplication engine, and is designed to specifically address slow restore times, making restores much faster than before.” Schwarz cited the example of a large auto part logistics company, which was hit by a ransomware attack. While all their data was protected, they were using the older technology, and the full restore of their data took seven days, with a measurable impact on their business in the meantime. “This technology will greatly improve the speed of restores, typically by a factor or 10x, in order to meet modern SLAs,” Schwarz said. ObjectEngine also works with backup solutions from vendors like Commvault, Veeam and Veritas – all Pure Storage partners – rather than by competing with them. ObjectEngine will be available in two configurations. ObjectEngine//A is an appliance that delivers 25 TB/HR backup performance and 15 TB/HR restore performance, to reduce storage and bandwidth costs by up to 97 per cent. ObjectEngine//Cloud is a cloud object storage virtualization layer with a native S3 interface, that can provide 11 nines of durability in the cloud. Its near-linear scaling delivers 100+ petabyte and 100+ terabyte-per-hour performance in the cloud. “The use case for each is determined by where the data is being generated that you need to protect,” Schwarz said. “For on-prem, you would use the appliance, and to protect cloud-native applications, it’s the cloud product.”
Press Release – HATTIESBURG, MS (February 16, 2017) – Staff from Kool Smiles, a leading provider of quality dental care for local children and families, delivered more than 500 toothbrushes to families impacted by a recent tornado that swept through the town of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and the surrounding area. Working with Sen. Juan Barnett and Rep. Toby Barker, Kool Smiles staff reacted quickly and organized a donation of toothbrushes and dental supplies to those affected by the crisis. “The residents of the Pine Belt area recently had a devastating tornado that upended our way of life,” said State Senator Juan Barnett, whose district includes Hattiesburg. “It’s the little things – like a toothbrush – that will help us take steps back toward normal. Thank you Kool Smiles for being concerned about your community.” “Our thoughts are with the victims of this terrible tragedy,” said Dr. Brad Bryan, Managing Dental Director. “Kool Smiles works hard every day to be a resource to this community and we’re committed to supporting the people of Hattiesburg in their time of need.” To learn more about Kool Smiles’ community outreach programs or to inquire about partnership opportunities in your community, please click here. About Kool Smiles Kool Smiles is dedicated to creating a world of happy, healthy smiles. As a leading dental care provider, Kool Smiles’ mission is to improve lives by providing high quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Kool Smiles dentists are proud to offer care to kids and adults with almost any insurance plan, including State Children’s Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP), Medicaid and Tricare. Kool Smiles, with support from the Benevis Foundation, also provides oral health education programs through partnerships with community schools and organizations. For more information, please visit www.mykoolsmiles.com.
Gator COTAD is a local chapter under the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD). Gator COTAD seeks to address issues surrounding diversity and inclusion within the field of occupational therapy at the local level. This means addressing the lack of diversity among therapy providers as well as encouraging those from under-served communities to seek occupational therapy and related healthcare services, and/or empowering them to enter the field of occupational therapy. We also seek to educate the current student body about occupational therapy and its benefits, as well as cultural humility and struggles faced by marginalized groups. The Student Occupational Therapy Association’s mission is to serve the community in areas related to occupational therapy while developing members’ skills as future clinicians. SOTA attempts to encourage personal growth and knowledge of current trends in occupational therapy to those students interested in the field with guest speakers, and opportunities to get hands on experience serving alongside occupational therapists. SOTA builds community with social activities and service projects. SOTA also helps to further knowledge of the field of OT throughout the community and state by sponsoring student representations to attend state and national conventions.
WTS-Orange County's 2020 Awards Nominations Now Open! Each year, the WTS Orange County Chapter recognizes notable contributions by individuals in the transportation industry by giving out six chapter awards. Honor stand-out members, employers, women, and men who are advancing WTS's mission by nominating someone you know today! The deadline to submit nominations for the awards is Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 at 5 p.m. PST. The awards include: - Member of the Year - Woman of the Year - Employer of the Year - Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award - Innovative Transportation Solutions Award - Honorable Ray LaHood Award (Man of the Year) Check back soon to learn more about the 2020 award winners!
Rewinding a VDB rolls it back to a previous point in its timeflow and reprovisions the VDB. The VDB will no longer contain changes after the rewind point. To rewind a VDB, a user must have Delphix Continuous Data Engine admin credentials. Perform the following steps to rewind a VDB. Login to the Delphix Management application. Under Datasets, select the VDB you want to rewind. On the Timeflow tab, select the rewind point as a snapshot or a point in time. If you want to use login credentials on the target environment other than those associated with the environment user, click Provide Privileged Credentials. Click Yes to confirm.
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Latest research has revealed the important role of multimodal object exploration in infants’ cognitive and social development. manual exploration with mouthing and visual examination. Infants’ opportunities for learning from object exploration are embedded within a real time postural context that constrains the quantity and quality of exploratory behavior. = 6.02). All were healthy and born at term. Families were recruited from a commercial database and through visits to nearby hospitals. Most families were middle class and white. Data from an additional 14 infants were collected but excluded because of fussiness (3 infants while prone 3 infants while supine 1 infant while sitting and 4 infants in all three postures) experimenter error (2 infants) and video equipment failure (1 infant). Infants received a small toy or t-shirt as a souvenir for participation. AT 56 In a structured interview (see Adolph 2002 baby books and calendars to augment their memories-parents reported the first day their child could roll between supine and prone (without stopping on the side) prop their chest off the ground in a prone position (for 30 s using two hands) tripod sit (for 30 s with the hands placed between the outstretched legs) and self-sit independently (for 30 s without using the hands legs outstretched in front of the body). Parents expressed difficulty in recalling the onset of rolling and prone prop; eight parents said they were too unsure to provide an onset date for rolling and two different parents could not provide an onset date for prone prop. We calculated postural experience as the number of days between onset and test dates. For the infants of parents who did provide onset dates rolling experience averaged 51.19 days (= 34.02) and prone prop experience averaged 63.33 days (= 37.45). However age at testing did not reliably correlate with days of rolling experience (19) = AT 56 .29 > .1 or prone prop experience (25) = .25 > .1. Thus we doubted the validity of parents’ reports for these two measures and did not include them in subsequent analyses. All parents reported their infant’s sitting experience. Fourteen infants could not sit independently 4 infants were able to tripod sit only and 11 infants could self-sit without using the hands for support. An experimenter verified parent report of infants’ sitting abilities in the lab. Experience with tripod sitting averaged 10.00 days (= 14.13) and self-sitting averaged 13.35 days (= 19.27). Both measures of sitting experience correlated with each other (27) = .50 = .006 and with age at testing (27) = .38 = .04 for tripod sitting; (27) = .59 = .001 for self-sitting. We also asked parents to rate how frequently their child had played with toys while in prone supine and supported sitting postures in the past two weeks-responding “never ” “seldom ” “sometimes ” or “often” for each position. Table 1 shows the frequency of play in each posture by number of infants. No parent reported that their child never played with toys in any posture or seldom played in more than one posture. All parents reported their infants played often in at least one posture. Frequency of play in each posture did not reliably differ by sitting ability χ2s (2) < 4.2 objects by running one or more AT 56 fingers along the surface objects by turning an object more than 90° to expose its back side and objects between hands with no concurrent mouthing or touching of the upper body or legs. We had no a priori assumptions about the duration of each exploratory behavior and whether infants’ actions would be AT 56 organized into discrete repetitive bouts. So every sequential repetition of an action was scored as a unique event and its onset and offset were recorded. Thus running a finger down and then up an object would count as two fingerings turning an object over and then back again would count as two rotations and moving an object from one hand into the other and back again would count as two transfers. The probability of one type Sdpr of manual exploration overlapping another (e. g. fingering while rotating) was rare (< 0.05% of all manual actions). Thus we treated manual actions as mutually exclusive. In the few cases of temporal overlap both actions were scored to preserve the total frequency but the earlier-occurring action was coded as ending when the next manual action began. Oral exploration was coded when infants AT 56 brought an object into the mouth for 0.5 s or more. The coder recorded the onset and.
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Master Settlement Agreement After many years of intense national debate, the major issues regarding cigarette marketing and underage smoking have been comprehensively addressed through a Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) signed Nov. 23, 1998, by the major U.S. tobacco companies and 46 states and a number of U.S. territories. The provisions of that settlement were similar to those in individual settlements previously reached with the other four states (Florida, Minnesota, Mississippi and Texas). The MSA prohibits taking “… any action, directly or indirectly, to target Youth … in the advertising, promotion or marketing of Tobacco Products, or … any action the primary purpose of which is to initiate, maintain or increase the incidence of Youth smoking …. ” In addition, the MSA profoundly and permanently changed the way R.J. Reynolds and other cigarette manufacturers can market, advertise and promote our cigarette brands and our industry. It mandates total bans on certain activities and new, severe restrictions on many others. For example, it specifically bans: - The use of cartoon images in advertising, promoting, packaging or labeling of cigarettes; - Billboards, stadium signs, transit signs and other outdoor advertising which advertises tobacco products; - Tobacco brand-logoed merchandise (such as caps and T-shirts); - Free-product sampling anywhere except for a facility or enclosed area where the operator ensures that no minors are present; - Payments for use of tobacco products in movies, TV programs, live recorded performances, videos or video games; - Use of non-tobacco brand names on tobacco products; - Licensing of third parties to use or advertise any cigarette brand name in a manner that would constitute a violation of the MSA if done by the participating manufacturer; - Agreements that prohibit a third party from selling, purchasing or displaying advertising discouraging the use of cigarettes or exposure to second hand smoke; and, - The use of a cigarette brand name as part of the name of a stadium or arena. The MSA limits tobacco sponsorships to one per year and prohibits: - Brand-name sponsorship of events with a significant youth audience; - Sponsorship of events where the paid participants or contestants are youth; - Sponsorship of concerts (unless events are age-restricted); and, - Sponsorship of athletic events between opposing teams in any football, baseball, soccer or hockey league. With respect to any brand-name sponsorship allowed by the MSA: - Advertising of the brand-name sponsorship event cannot advertise any cigarette; and, - No participating manufacturer may refer to a brand-name sponsorship event or to a celebrity or other person in such an event in its advertising of cigarettes. The MSA requires that: - Tobacco-industry documents be publicly available through a website paid for by the companies; and, - Tobacco companies disclose payments to lobbyists and other major donations. The MSA disbanded the Tobacco Institute, the Council for Tobacco Research and the Council for Indoor Air Research, and provides for regulation and oversight of any new trade organizations. In addition, the MSA restricts participating manufacturers from: - Supporting diversion of MSA proceeds to any program that is neither tobacco related nor health related; - Opposing legislation prohibiting the sale of cigarettes in packages less than 20; and, - Opposing the passage of certain kinds of state and local legislation relating primarily to youth access to tobacco. Over a 25-year period, the states will receive up to $246 billion from tobacco companies through the MSA and four other individual state settlements that can be used to support anti-smoking efforts. Future annual payments, based upon inflation and cigarette sales, will continue in perpetuity. The MSA provides industry funding specifically earmarked for anti-youth-smoking education programs and a national health research foundation. As part of the $246 billion MSA, the participating tobacco companies agreed to: - Pay approximately $1.45 billion to the states over five years for the creation and execution of an anti-smoking advertising and public education campaign designed to reduce and prevent teen smoking; and, - Make contributions of $250 million over 10 years to a research foundation, which will be dedicated to the study of programs to reduce youth smoking, as well as the study of and educational programs to prevent tobacco-related illnesses. Compliance with the marketing rules and restrictions, as well as all other aspects of the MSA and the four other individual state settlements, is enforced by a court in each state and by each state’s attorney general. Failure to comply with these rules and restrictions can result in broad, court-ordered injunctions and civil penalties. For more information, review the full text of the Master Settlement Agreement.
It is increasingly becoming apparent that, all other things being equal, reading Psalms in sequence is a deeply enriching and spiritually nourishing experience. Positioning Psalm 95 One example may help to persuade the sceptic that hidden gems are missed if we make no allowance for the Spirit-inspired final Psalter compilation sequence. I've always thought that Psalm 95, with its upbeat note, plus an added solemn threat, seemed a little out of place, alongside Psalms 91-99. When you see Psalm couplets, like "soul-blessing" paired hymns 103-104, or "historical twins" 105-106, I ask should Ezra not have welded 95 to "old 100th"? In both of these songs, all Yahweh's chosen lambs, are called to bleat praise out to the Creator of the Church for His regenerating work. So why does 95 follow 90-94? When content and context is taken into account, and given due weight, I would, evidently be mistaken to assume Psalter misalignment or Psalm 95 misstep! Placement in Book IV Book 4 of the Psalter turns traumatized hearts of Second Temple worshippers back to the God of Moses - Ezra calms hearts, in light of dynastic collapse and Temple wreck, that despite the crisis with which Book 3 concludes (Psalm 89), the future is bright in the hands of the LORD of the Covenant. It is a striking fact to note that the only Psalm attributed to Moses is found in Book 4. And while Mosaic content appears at other points, only once outside Book 4 is Jochebed's boy mentioned explicitly by name (Ps. 77:20; 90:1; 99:6; 103:7; 105:26; 106:16, 23, 32). In relative terms, the background drumbeat of Book 4, is a perfect seven-fold chant of Moses, Moses, Moses, Moses, Moses, Moses, Moses. It looks like Psalm 90 was written in sight of Canaan, before Moses climbed the slopes of Pisgah, on the Plains of Moab. For 40 years, since God laid bare his arm, and the "sky signpost" appeared, the cloud of death-in-wrath had hung over Israel's camp. If lessons could be learned, God would establish future generations handiwork. The thrust of the sequence of Psalm 91-4 seems to be this: if His chosen servant Israel would prove faithful to his call, and hide in Yahweh's wings, then the God of Moses, who did great things at first, would now also grant them conquest (Psalm 91). All the evil, both inside and outside, would be put out of the church and erased from the earth - God's seed would triumph by trampling Serpent sin under Israel's foot at length (Psalm 92-94), in His sovereign might: later Psalms in Book 4 (101-103) add the further thought that this long-awaited result comes about for saints focused on God's House with the future in-residence Davidic Prince (as Psalm 92:6-11, 12-15 hint). Psalm 95 in Sequence Where, then, you might ask, does Psalm 95 fit in? This Psalm resounds with gratitude to God for regenerating the Church. Just as at first seas were formed and hills were framed, so the Spirit breathed to force Egyptian waters back - dry ground appeared and Israel was saved. The upshot of this work after the Giving of the Law at Sinai, entering into Covenant, passage through the Wilderness, and crossing the River Jordan, was conquest under Joshua, the Period of the Judges, with the Kingdom being established, centralized and sworn under David. But, of course, schism rapidly split the "model" prototype of God's definitive fulfilled Kingdom work, into bastard North and authentic South - after serial ups and downs, often teetering on the brink, theocratic Israel was finally torn down. God's wrecking ball of wrath smashed both Palace and Temple to the earth. Kingless, rudderless, Israel and Judah, was sent back-packing to Assyria and Babylon to serve its prison term. When originally penned, Psalm 95, was written to warn "model" kingdom citizens, as the product of Exodus, not to despise God's grace, in light of desert-wanderings death. Those who had heard of the Judges, and fondly remembered Samuel, were taught in the First Temple to be fully committed to David and the very precious Kingdom promises bound inextricably to his bloodline. It was failure to heed this threat, brought by prophet after prophet, and to prefer Zion ground to Zion's God, that led to Jerusalemite demise and deportation that ensued. By the days of Ezra, and the time of the final compilation of the Psalter, the "model Kingdom" had been smashed, and the promised, chosen, remnant nation had served their time and, eventually, as pledged, come back. By careful placement of Psalm 95 after the sequence of 91-94, future cosmic bliss, global joy and kingdom peace, celebrated in Psalm 100, is tied into heeding God's threat. Those who returned must not ignore the warning of neglecting God's greater, final, redemption for which return is preparation. Psalm 95 in Hebrews In light, then, of the Messianic events associated with the conception, birth, growth, life, ministry, death, resurrection, ascension of Jesus of Nazareth, it is not hard to understand why Psalm 95 becomes so intensely solemn and serious in the Book of Hebrews. As Book 4 promised, and Book 5 celebrated, the Son of David, Jesus of Nazareth, by blood, as Lord and Christ, had now secured the ultimate, eternal, divinely-covenanted realm. Believers in Jesus had found, by faith, redemptive relief and rest. This now means that if signs and wonders of the "Crown Rights" of King Jesus and His Apostles are neglected or ignored, by those who saw, witnessed and received them, then salvation has been trampled and the Spirit of Grace blasphemed. It is one thing to be entirely heedless of water-parting, Law-giving, covenant-making, pillar-leading, rock-streaming, quail and manna, and other jaw-dropping signs and judgments. It is off-the-scale spiritual block-headedness to be insensitively and callously blind and deaf to Christ - this is an ignorance and neglect that the Lord will not overlook, and from which there is no escape. How we ought to cherish all the privileges, responsibilities and duties of God's House's Gospel "Means of grace" in Mediator Jesus the True Melchizedek! Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will - Heb. 2:1-4 Nor should we let slip welcoming travelling messengers, doing good or sharing goods, which are needful duties of saints-on-saints: Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God - Heb. 13:2, 16 What is the reason for such stubborn, dull, neglect? Being hardened to and heedless of, the greatness of Gospel grace, finalized in Christ and placarded at the Cross. Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, on the day of testing in the wilderness, where your fathers put me to the test and saw my works for forty years. Therefore I was provoked with that generation, and said, 'They always go astray in their heart; they have not known my ways.' As I swore in my wrath, 'They shall not enter my rest.'" Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called "today," that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end. As it is said, "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion." For who were those who heard and yet rebelled? Was it not all those who left Egypt led by Moses? 17 And with whom was he provoked for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? And to whom did he swear that they would not enter his rest, but to those who were disobedient? So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief - Heb. 3:7-19 It really does make you ask if it is not pastorally and spiritually dangerous in the extreme, to sing the brimming jubilation of the first half of Psalm 95:1-6 without proceeding to the booming conclusion of the second half of Psalm 95:7-11? Does it not seem to strangely to miss the point of the threat of the Psalmist, Psalter and The Holy Spirit of God? Brevity of worship, at this point, is not expedient. There is nothing more disastrous that to despise God's ultimate grace which has been manifest in God's Christ. This was a lesson and stress that Ezra, the priest charged by Persia with re-ordering Jewish religion, under the superintendence of the Holy Spirit, intended Second Temple worshippers to pick up on, as they awaited the Coming Messiah. Nor did the point of the message escape the writer of the Book of Hebrews whose spiritual antennae seem to pick up the Spirit-intended "read-in-order" emphasis. What is the message of Psalm 95 to us? Believe the Gospel! Repent of heedlessness! Cling to Grace! Cleave to Christ! Heed the Threat! Then, and only then, will you be able to sing Psalm 96-99 confidently with the Church through the coming wrath to the Kingdom Consummation that awaits. Then. and only then, can we harmonize happily with angel hosts and glorified sheep raising Psalm 100 in God's House. Then, and only then, will we sing holy final hallelujahs of Psalm 145-15o in the everlasting age to come.
Kubernetes Secrets – Introduction Kubernetes secrets are essential for protecting passwords, tokens, keys and other sensitive data in Kubernetes environments. But the sensitive information they contain makes them an attractive target for attackers. Once compromised, a single exploit can allow an attacker to gain control of an entire Kubernetes container and cluster infrastructure. This is because, by default, all Kubernetes-run microservices, pods and clusters are freely connected. Very often, access to secrets is all an attacker needs to gain control of critically sensitive data that secrets are supposed to protect. Conversely, locking containers down completely — blocking all interconnections between containers and pods — would prevent applications running on the clusters from functioning. The use of a secret is mandatory to contain sensitive data that should not be exposed in the application code. But proper management of secrets is critical to prevent them from serving as a major attack target. Secrets management is therefore a major component of cloud native security. Proper management depends on a number of cloud security best practices. These include helping to secure the cluster components themselves, as well as the applications running in the clusters and the connections through which data is exchanged. There are a few things to keep in mind. Whether you are new to Kubernetes security or want to check that you have no gaps in your secrets knowledge, here is a checklist of best practices for secrets management to consider: A secure place for secrets A major challenge for secrets management is choosing the right tool for storage and administration. For starters, sensitive information should not be hardcoded in the application or stored as plain text in running containers. Importantly, they should not be stored in a file on a public repository such as GitHub or GitLab. Encrypted or not, such files can be obtained easily by way of phishing or similar methods, compromising the entire cluster. Instead, within the Kubernetes ecosystem, it is highly recommended to use a secrets object. Encryption at rest is mandatory, ensuring sensitive information is encrypted before it’s stored in etcd, a distributed key-value store. Additionally, secrets can be managed through cloud provider services or external tools such as Vault. (More about these options below.) - Keep secret data out of containers. Secrets should never be hardcoded within an application stored on disk or accessible at the node level. They should be stored and accessible only in memory for the required containers. Once the application uses the sensitive information to complete a process and is no longer running, the secret should be removed altogether from the memory. If ephemeral volumes are used to provide secret data for the application, these should also be removed when the container stops running or is deleted. - Add sealed secrets. One challenge for applications deployed via pipelines in Kubernetes involves bootstrapping them securely with passwords stored in secret objects. This can be achieved with so-called SealedSecrets from Bitnami that encrypts your secret data and enables you to store it in a git repository. The data can only be decrypted by the SealedSecret controller running inside the cluster. The developer has access to SealedSecrets through RBAC control at the namespace or resource level. Once the SealedSecret is deployed, it will appear in the Kubernetes cluster as a normal secret object that is base64 encoded. As such, a pod can access the sensitive information on an as-needed basis. This process is attractive, since encoded data can be stored in a public or private Git repository, hence lending itself well to a fully automated CI/CD process. - Restrict third-party access. Third-party tools, applications, platforms and other integrations will often, by default, request direct access to secrets. These requests are often unnecessary, yet add a potential access point for secrets by attackers. If certain access is required in the Kubernetes infrastructure, it is much more secure to configure access to specific namespaces or resources through RBAC. It is also important not to allow untrusted third-party integrations to access certain resources, namespaces or core controllers such as kube-apiserver, as this can lead to a full breach of the cluster. - Keep secrets in a single location. It is not unheard of for secrets to be accessible directly in public repositories as mentioned above, such as in YAML files on GitHub or external file storage systems. Secrets distributed and stored using multiple mechanisms can lead to an increased blast radius when data escapes the security perimeters. Proper authorization and RBAC controls, auditing, encryption and monitoring should be imposed to keep these secure. - Use encryption. It’s absolutely mandatory to ensure that secrets are encrypted at all times. This includes when they are being stored in a secrets object or when they’re in transit to be accessed by a pod, namespace, etc. Transport Layer Security (TLS) connections should be used for their distribution, such as when updated or accessed by the admin. - Detail changes in secrets logs. Any access and changes made to secrets or any sensitive data should be detailed in an audit log. If and when there is an attack, an existing audit log will offer information about when and how secrets were changed or accessed. - Use dynamic secrets. Dynamic secrets are continually changed after a specific time period has elapsed, also known as secret rotation. Compromised secrets thus only grant access to attackers for a specified and limited amount of time. The compromised secrets can also help with auditing to determine when a particular secret was exposed in a breach. - Use Custom certificate authority (CA). Kubernetes provides a certificates.k8s.io API to provision TLS certificates signed by a Certificate Authority (CA) that you control. The certificate authority itself can be stored in secrets objects to maintain the validity of end-to-end connections. - Use the Container storage interface (CSI) driver. Generally available since the Kubernetes v1.13 release, CSI offers an additional secure storage component not only for secrets but for other data. It was designed so that, as a plugin, a protected storage layer outside of the cluster can be added, to be used by services within the cluster. - Leverage etcd. etcd is a key value store that admins can access and manage directly in Kubernetes. It was designed to offer a straightforward and simple-to-use API and an automated TLC with optional client certificate identification. It’s also fast: according to the creator’s benchmarks, it can provide 100 writes per second. In addition to secrets, the etcd stores all information about the cluster and facilitates duplicating clusters in a disaster-recovery scenario. - Use third-party secrets storage. The major cloud providers offer secrets management services such as AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault and Google Secret Manager. A popular and widely adopted open source of secrets services is HashiCorp’s Vault. It is designed to provide lifecycle management of secrets including creation, storage, revocation, time-bound rotations and auditing with unified policy enforcement. Vault also offers key and certificate management features to standardize lifecycle management of keys and certificates, and provides encryption as a service to enable advanced data protection. One of the more interesting features of Vault is that it acts as an identity broker by leveraging multiple trusted identities and includes many identity integrations so that no matter where your application is running, Vault can authenticate them. When Secrets Are Lost The unthinkable can and does occur. This is why it is critical for a proper Kubernetes backup and recovery solution to be in place, such as Kasten K10. A secrets service like Vault can be integrated with it so that even if an attacker gains access to Vault’s secrets object, access can be overridden. Vault can also be used to protect the encryption key used by Kasten K10 to encrypt application data. The master key will still be stored in the Kasten catalog but sent to your Vault installation for encryption and decryption. Access restrictions implemented as policy can allow the organization to restore data, including secrets, that is compromised or even encrypted by a ransomware attack. The Learning Path Properly implementing secrets best practices requires hands-on practice. To avoid the risk of practicing how to manage and store secrets on live clusters in a real-world environment, developers can train the requisite muscle memory by working in a sandbox environment that the KubeCampus Kubernetes Learning Site provides for free. If you are completely new to Kubernetes security, Introduction to Kubernetes Security is a great place to start. Kubernetes Security — Intermediate Skills provides hands-on practice with secrets management, as well as other Kubernetes security topics including authentication, RBAC management, runtime security and pod-security standards. How secret management relates to storage and disaster recovery is covered in the Storage and Applications in Kubernetes lab. KubeCampus offers a number of courses covering Kubernetes management to help you build relevant skills in a hands-on way as a developer, a backend engineer or an operations specialist. Once you have completed any of the KubeCampus courses, you can revisit them to use them as a reference to keep your Kubernetes skills sharp. Whether you are a seasoned Kubernetes professional or are a complete beginner, the courses are designed to accommodate your needs.
LonMark Interoperability Guidelines help manufacturers build interoperable LonMark products based upon LonWorks technology; the ANSI/CEA-709.1 control-networking protocol. Describes the content and structure of a device interface (.XIF) file. The latest release of the LonMark Resource File API for porting. This is the current release of the RF API source code. This new release (compatible and installed with the v14.00 LMRFs in executable form) is backward-compatible with previous versions. Need to port the read-only API interface to a non- Windows OS platform? All the header files are available in this separate ZIP archive. Includes Windows OS DLL libraries for reading and writing and includes ANSI® C source code to port the read portion of the same API to other platforms and read versions 1-6 type files, versions 1-5 functional profiles, and versions 1-3 language files in LonMark resource files. Download this API only if you need to port the API to a different, unsupported platform. All run-time, Windows OS DLL API libraries are installed with the 12.00, 12.11, and 13.xx, and 14.00 LonMark Resource Files’ installers and do not need this API to be ported for the resource files to be readable in Windows. See the RFAPI 2.41 “ReadMe” for additional information. Describes the transceiver-channel parameters, standard transceiver- type IDs, standard transceiver IDs, and channel-type IDs for all LonMark channels as well as some channels that are not LonMark Approved.
Outsource App Development Cost: All You Need to Know We can’t deny that we love it when we buy high-quality products at an efficient cost. That is a simple explanation for what you will get if you start an outsourcing process for your app development. Your company can take advantage of a number of new opportunities at a reduced cost via outsourcing. Let me tell you how. It has been proven that businesses do actually fail due to their poor financial planning when it comes to app development. That is why I am here today—to uncover with you how to develop an effective outsource app development cost strategy. If we’re talking in numbers, the mobile app development market is one that is worth billions of dollars nowadays. Based on available data and statistics, the Apple App Store has over 2 million apps, while the Google Play Store has over 2.59 million apps. Around half of the world’s 19 million computer programmers work only on mobile app development, which means there’s no shortage of talent to match the increasing demand. Finding a reliable app development business from the vast pool of potential candidates is incredibly challenging, as any basic mathematical calculation may reveal. Therefore, finding an app developer that is well-suited to your app category requires a significant investment of time and energy. That is why we’re here today: to help you know what an outsource app development cost is and which companies you should opt for. What Exactly is Outsourcing? A Quick Overview Outsourcing is a strategic collaboration wherein a company engages a third party to manage operations, execute tasks, or deliver services on its behalf. This external entity, referred to as the service provider or third-party facilitator, mobilizes its own workforce or technological infrastructure to carry out these responsibilities either within the company’s premises or at separate locations. Businesses today leverage outsourcing for a spectrum of functions. This includes delegating information technology services like software development and programming, as well as providing technical support. Customer service and call center operations are commonly outsourced, alongside diverse tasks such as manufacturing processes, human resources functions, and financial tasks such as accounting and payroll management. Whether it’s an entire department or specific segments within one, companies have the flexibility to outsource accordingly. How does it all fit into the mobile app development industry? Outsourcing mobile app development is bringing in outside help from experts or companies to plan, build, and manage the app for mobile devices. Businesses commonly cut costs and get access to specialized skills and technology by outsourcing development processes to third-party professionals in areas such as coding, design, and testing. Simple as that. Outsource App Development Costs: The Insights of It All The process of outsourcing is rapidly becoming a trend that developers are obsessing over. Let me indulge you with some of the statistics that I found regarding 2024’s data. - IT made around 70.5 billion in sales - From 2022 to 2025, the market share of IT software engineering outsourcing is projected to increase from 22% to 27%. - The projected valuation for the software development outsourcing sector is anticipated to hit $98 billion by the year 2025. These select statistics highlight the substantial investment startups are making in outsourcing, signaling its growing popularity as the preferred model owing to its manifold advantages. Now let us discuss the benefits of mobile app development outsourcing. The Many Benefits of Mobile App Development Outsourcing There are many advantages that you can gain from developing an outsourcing strategy for your mobile app. Let us delve deeper into the depths of the benefits that you can have and find out what makes outsourcing worth the buzz it is causing in the market. Cost Efficiency Is a Key Advantage Here There are several reasons why outsourcing can be cost-efficient when you’re developing your mobile app. It allows access to a vast pool of talents that you can find globally. Which enables companies and businesses to hire skilled professionals at a highly luring and competitive rate. Moreover, the process of outsourcing reduces operational expenses by eliminating the need for in-house infrastructure and ongoing maintenance costs. Companies can also benefit from the flexibility of scaling resources as needed, avoiding fixed overheads. In addition, outsourcing frequently results in a shorter delivery time when it comes to launching your app in the market. Which increases the efficiency of development cycles and ensures a quicker deployment of the application. The overall decision is a strategic one from a financial standpoint, as it provides cost predictability and increased budget control while simultaneously preserving quality standards. Better Access to a Vast Market Talent This is one option that unlocks a portal to a wide pool of global talent. Which means that you won’t have any kinds of limitations when it comes to geographical limits or constraints. Businesses get to gain access to a diverse skill set. Like specialized developers or individuals who are always developing their skill set. Moreover, sometimes there are certain app developers who wish to have something other than their local limited talents. This is something that helps them broaden their talent horizons and access more talents from all over the world without having to feel restrained. When businesses take advantage of a worldwide market, they have the ability to choose from a wider variety of developers, designers, and technology specialists who possess certain competencies that are aligned with the requirements of their projects. This access to a huge talent reservoir makes it possible to assemble a team that is more proficient and adapted to their needs, which in turn encourages innovation and the development of mobile applications that are of high quality and competitive. Faster Launching and Market Exposure In Terms of Time and Duration App development outsourcing acts like an accelerant in terms of app launches. It speeds up the whole process by leveraging the expertise and dedicated resources of specialized teams. Partners that you connect with externally will provide you with established workflows, industry insights, and streamlined processes. Which will naturally reduce your app development time in a significant manner. Because these companies focus their attention solely on your app project, they are able to avoid any potential delays that your app development process may suffer from by your business’s internal resource constraints. Moreover, outsourcing provides you with the right opportunities that will open up for you and give you the chance to execute tasks in a parallel manner. Something that will save you time and give you an efficient time gap to launch your app. This simple yet effective approach optimizes time, enabling businesses to swiftly navigate through various development stages, ensuring a timely and efficient app launch. Focus on Your Outsourcing Competency This is a process that allows you to focus on more liberated valuable resources, enabling a laser focus on core competencies essential for a successful app launch. By delegating tasks like development, design, or testing to specialized external teams, businesses redirect their in-house efforts. They redirect them toward strategic planning, marketing strategies, and user engagement—areas pivotal to the app’s success. This streamlined approach ensures that internal teams concentrate on refining unique selling propositions, enhancing user experiences, and aligning the app’s functionalities with market demands. The process of outsourcing fosters a more concentrated effort on key strengths, maximizing efficiency and proficiency in crucial aspects of launching the app. Outsourcing Offers You Top-Notch Accessibility and Flexibility It simply stands as a beacon of top-notch accessibility and unparalleled flexibility in the realm of business operations. How so? Let me tell you. By entrusting specialized tasks to external experts or firms, companies gain access to a diverse array of skills and resources. Ones that might not be available in your in-house business environment. This extends far beyond geographic boundaries, tapping into a worldwide reservoir of individuals that is abundant in expertise and varied in proficiencies. Furthermore, outsourcing also provides dynamic flexibility, allowing organizations to quickly scale resources up or down in response to project demands or market swings. Teams can quickly adapt to changing needs thanks to this adaptability, which frees them from the restrictions of rigid internal structures. In addition, outsourcing provides access to innovative technology and processes that aren’t always immediately available within the organization of the outsourcing company. In a landscape that is always shifting, firms are able to maintain their competitiveness and adaptability by having access to novel tools and methods. Furthermore, the adaptability of outsourcing makes it possible for businesses to broaden the scope of what they provide or investigate new market areas without making the long-term commitments that are typically involved with expanding their operations in-house. When taken as a whole, outsourcing is an example of transparency and flexibility. It enables organizations to negotiate difficult environments with agility while simultaneously utilizing the greatest available skills and resources. The Outsource App Development Cost: In Case You Forgot In case you forgot what this guide was intended to aim for, I am here to remind you. The cost of outsourcing app development varies from one factor to another. There are many factors that contribute to the overall cost of app development. However, the main factor here lies in the level of your app’s complexity. If your app is simple and requires simple features, an interface, and a simple layout, then it will cost less than one that requires various integrations, coding, and more complex features. Here is the general cost for outsource app development in 2024: - Simple Apps: range from $5,000 to $40,000 - Average Apps: range from %50,000 to $100,000 - Complex Apps: range from $100,000 to $250,000 Wrapping It Up! Outsourcing app development streamlines operations, leveraging expertise and scalability. Explore nandbox’s no-code app builder for effortless, tailored app creation. Empower your vision with intuitive tools, craft personalized, powerful apps without coding hassles, and expedite your app’s journey to success. Craft powerful apps that are hassle-free. Elevate your business with nandbox and bring your app idea to life with us in no time!
Designs for the 15th Ave NE paving project are compete, and they include bike lanes from (almost) Lake City Way to NE 55th Street, most of which are protected bike lanes. There’s a lot to like about the project, which will add a lot of connectivity to the area. But the bike protection disappears in key places, undercutting much of the potential for the project. First, the good stuff. Thanks to the NE 65th St bike lanes that opened in 2019, the new 15th Ave NE bike lanes will connect to the under-construction Roosevelt Station. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer and wrap up in fall 2021. Lake City will also (almost) get a much better connection to the heart of the north Seattle bike network, Roosevelt High School, Ravenna Park and the U District. For most of the distance, the bike lanes will be protected by either a paint-and-post buffer or a row of parked cars, as shown in the city’s diagram: However, this diagram and the city’s project map are misleading because the bike lane will not be protected for the entire distance. In fact, the bike lane will disappear entirely for the block and a half south of Lake City Way NE, the official design documents (PDF) show: This means people biking north will lose all protection from traffic at the exact moment they need it most: The business district and the very busy Lake City Way crossing. The decision to end the bike lane a block and a half early also severely limits the benefit to all Lake City residents, who will still need to bike either in mixed traffic across a state highway or on sidewalks through the businesses district, neither of which are appealing options. This is a huge missed opportunity that severely undercuts the rest of the project. It is also not made clear in the outreach materials that the bike lane will not reach Lake City Way NE. Only those willing to dive into the big, dense construction documents would know the truth. This omission is reminiscent of the Columbian Way S bike lane debacle on Beacon Hill last year in which neighbors did not learn that bike lanes would not actually reach Beacon Ave S until they saw the paint on the ground. The lack of a bike connection was omitted from outreach materials. SDOT went back and completed the Columbian Way bike lane late last year. The Columbian Way omission was a bit more egregious than this one, since that design was changed at the last minute without telling anyone. In this case, even the 60% design documents showed the bike lane gap near Lake City Way NE, though the outreach materials do not mention it. Residents and safe streets advocates should not need to scour dense design documents to make sure SDOT’s outreach materials are accurate. The result is that advocating for a change now is a lot harder than it would have been a year ago, since the design is now ready for construction. The protection will also disappear at major intersections, including NE 75th St and NE 65th St, turning into skinny paint-only bike lanes. These changes are also not noted in the project map on the city’s website or in the official fact sheet. The map shows protected bike lanes as a solid line and paint-only bike lanes at a dotted line. The line is solid from Lake City Way to Cowen Pl NE without interruption, but here are the NE 75th St and NE 65th St intersections in the design document: The intersection with NE 65th St in particular feels like a missed opportunity to provide full protection for bike users, such as a protected intersection. Our city does not have many intersections where two streets with protected bike lanes cross like this, especially for two routes where a lot of turning movements are expected. The current design does as little as possible to help people make turns, basically painting little green boxes for people to maneuver into and wait. Ultimately, there is a lot to like in this project. But a few decisions to bail on the bike protection when it is needed most undercuts the rest of the improvements. A bike route is only as comfortable as its least comfortable section, and even a single stressful intersection can make people think twice about making a trip by bike. The decision to bail on the protection south of Lake City Way has cut off everyone who lives north of that street from reaping the benefits of the rest of the project. Lake City Way is a major barrier that divides the neighborhood, and this project could have helped people get across it. Bike lanes, especially protected bike lanes, are also key pieces of complete streets, and their safety benefits extend to people walking and driving. So ending the bike lanes early also eliminates opportunities for other road safety improvements such as a major crosswalk improvement in the business district at Lake City Way. The very long, angled crosswalk across 15th Ave NE at Lake City Way will not be getting any shorter under the city’s plan. Shorter crosswalks are safer and more comfortable because people using them spend less time in the path of turning cars. With protected bike lanes, the city could shorten the time people spend walking in front of car traffic by almost half. That’s a big deal. Instead, the city will build four lanes for general traffic, including a right turn lane and whatever you call this pointless disappearing lane: The city budget is about to be in crisis due to the covid-19 outbreak and the unplanned West Seattle Bridge emergency. We have no idea yet what all this will mean for other transportation projects, but it’s not good. We need to be getting the most benefit possible from all our investments, especially expensive repaving projects like this one. So yes, I’m focusing on a small bad section in a longer good project. But it’s important to get these details right the first time so we get the most for our money and so we don’t spend more money later fixing them.
Today, we have a few updates and changes for Apparel system in The Division 2. EXPLORERS EVENT EXTENDED Before we get started with overall updates to the Apparel system, we wanted to let you know that we've been looking at your feedback around getting keys from drops for the Explorers Apparel Event. Specifically, we recognize that hitting a streak of not getting keys upon level up can be frustrating, especially since the game does not provide that feedback. While we're looking at specific solutions to future events that would have a positive impact on predictability of getting keys, in the short-term, we decided to increase the drop chances and extend the duration of the Explorers event by a week. This means that you will be able to get keys from gameplay activities for another week (until October 15) including a new apparel project, with an additional week of when you can purchase the remaining keys for Premium Credits. Please know that the drop rate changes will not go into effect until early next week. Here's a full overview of the updated event schedule: - Event Live—September 24th to October 15th. During this period, Event keys can be earned from gameplay activities. - Event Closing—October 15th to October 22nd. If you have leftover keys available, be sure to use them now, as the event items can only be obtained until this date. The reward for completing the event – the Space Explorer uniform can also only be obtained until this period ends. You can use your unspent keys, as well as purchase additional ones to get all the Explorers event apparel. - Post Event—October 22nd onward. As outlined earlier, the Explorers items will not go into the Standard Cache Pool, and the pool of this cache will be reduced to around 100 items. As a reminder, In order to earn keys, you need to be at least level 30 and complete the Capitol Stronghold to enter World Tier 1, at which point you are granted a Weekly Apparel Project. Event keys can be obtained from the following sources: - Weekly Apparel Projects: three keys each - Chance to drop when reaching Field Proficiency - Chance to drop when reaching Dark Zone Proficiency - Direct purchase with Premium Credits STANDARD APPAREL CACHE CHANGES Changes to how you earn Standard Apparel Caches are coming with Title Update 6. Since the launch of The Division 2, we have observed some confusion with earning these caches, and especially around collecting fragments and converting Standard Apparel Cache Fragments into fully fleshed out keys. Fragments were hard to track with the variety of different sources they come from but also easily missed in a number of Proficiency caches, and required crafting to convert to full usable keys. To streamline this experience, starting soon, we will remove the fragments altogether and there will only be one type of key—Standard Key. This key will have a chance to drop from Field Proficiency, Dark Zone Proficiency, and Conflict. If you currently own a variety of fragments from the previous system in place, don't worry! You will receive conversions based on the following criteria: - For every 100 fragments in your inventory, you will receive one Standard Key, rounded up. So if you have 101 fragments, this rounds up to two Standard Keys. - For every Specialized Key (previous fragments cost = 100), you will receive one Standard Key as these are being converted 1:1. - For every Superior Key (previous fragments cost = 250), you will receive three Standard Keys. - For every High-End Key (this key came from promotions only, such as Ubisoft Club Rewards), you will receive five Standard Keys. You don't need to do anything to have these fragments converted, as this will happen automatically with Title Update 6, when you first log in after the update. Until next time, /The Division Team
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\|The Ciesielskis have a home at 38 Alder Street . For the last three years they have always locked their canoe up at the lake. This July the canoe was taken when one of their children accidentally forgot to lock it up. Ms. Ciesielski called the state police but never heard anything from them. It is a silver Grumman canoe, 17 ft long . There could still be some brown paint on it where their address was written. It was locked up near the swing set at the lake . The family is checking to see if anyone might have found the canoe. If you have seen it, you can call Kathleen Ciesielski at 732-672-9856 (cell) or 732-251-3912 (home). Rosemary Barry, AAPOA President
On 2 December 2015 the European Commission published its highly anticipated revised Circular Economy Package. In a similar vein to the earlier package proposed by the outgoing EU Commission in July 2014, the new package says that it will boost EU competitiveness, create EU jobs and generate sustainable growth. The new package is to be supported by €5.5.bn in structural funds, and at least €650m from other funds and investments. As part of the package, the EU Commission has published an Action Plan which it says is a “clear pathway” towards achieving its goals and that this concrete mandate will “close the loop” in the circular economy. In light of the scope and wide-ranging implications of the package and indeed the concept of a circular economy, we are intending to produce a series of articles on these proposals including what this will mean for different sectors and industries. For now, a very high level outline of the background to these measures and keys aspects of the new package is set out below. In conceptual terms, we should not underestimate how fundamental a circular economy could be if achieved. If applied in full, it presents a strong challenge to the current economic linear model. In principle the Circular Economy is aimed at moving away from the current model whereby we extract virgin raw materials, from which we make and use products and then dispose of them. The Circular Economy would have the products reused or repaired, and if that is not possible, recycled into new raw materials to start the process again. There are a number of new and revised measures in this recent package which could have significant impacts on a variety of sectors and actors; in particular the EU Commission in its Action Plan sets out specific actions in respect of plastics, food waste, critical raw materials, construction & demolition, and biomass and bio-based materials. A major aspect of the recent package is the EU Commission’s revised legislative proposals on waste. The proposals include targets and what the EU Commission describes a “concrete measures” to address barriers to adoption as well as incentivise take up and achievement of its goals. These include: - A common EU target for recycling 65% of municipal waste by 2030; - A common EU target for recycling 75% of packaging waste by 2030; and - A target to reduce landfill. In this regard the clarity of the EU’s papers is far from satisfactory. The language is certainly inconsistent. Our reading is that the target is much less ambitious than many have anticipated or interpreted. It seems to us that the target is to reduce by 2030 the landfilling of municipal waste to maximum of 10% of all municipal waste generated. Measures and incentives: - A ban on landfilling of separately collected waste with promotion of economic instruments to discourage landfilling generally; - Simplified and improved definitions and harmonised calculation methods for recycling rates throughout the EU; - More and smarter extended producer responsibility obligations; - Concrete measures to promote re-use and stimulate industrial symbiosis – turning one industry's by-product into another industry's raw material; and - Economic incentives for producers to put greener products on the market and support recovery and recycling schemes (e.g. for packaging, batteries, electric and electronic equipment, vehicles). The new package will amend six waste-related Directives, namely: - 2008/98/EC on Waste; - 94/62/EC on Packaging and Packing Waste; - 1999/31/EC on the Landfill of Waste; - 2000/53/EC on End-of-Life Vehicles; - 2006/66/EC on Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators; and - 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. It also proposes (i) legislation setting minimum water re-use requirements, (ii) a revised Regulation on fertilisers, and (iii) an Implementing Regulation on television and electronic displays. The key actions in the Commission’s Action Plan focus on the following areas: - Products –focussing on design and processing, in particular in respect of electronic equipment via the Ecodesign Directive and BREFs; - Consumption – including better enforcement of guarantees on tangible products, acting on false green claims, proposing requirements on repair information; - Green and public procurement – actions to use procurement as a vehicle for change; - Waste management – in particular, revising legislative proposals on waste, combatting illegal shipments of waste; - Energy from waste initiative: EfW via thermal incineration does not sit comfortably with the principles of the Circular Economy. The EU Commission implicitly accepts this and is promising an initiative in this regard in 2016; - Waste as a resource – focussing on strengthening the secondary raw materials market through, for example, better interface between chemicals, products and waste legislation, and improved electronic data exchanges. We have some doubts concerning the overall claims by the EU Commission relating to the economic benefits of the package. Some of our doubts arise from an unfortunate lack of precision used in the EU’s documentation. This drives the reader to draw inferences. In terms of raw materials recovered in the circular economy, the inference is that the EU will benefit because a degree of security of supply of such raw materials for EU businesses will be generated by the circular economy. However in a global economy can that assumption be made? Also in terms of the creation of jobs, the inference is that these will be non-exportable European jobs. However again, is this assumption necessarily valid? There can be no avoiding the difficulties which will be faced in trying to put in place a successful circular economy. It presents such a challenge to the incumbent linear economy that it will require immense cultural, legal and economic change, with very strong push and pull levers. There is no expectation of success in a short term. Indeed the EU Commission’s proposals highlight so many areas which are still work in progress. In later articles we will report on some of the detail relevant to particular sectors.
Hi all. First time poster, please be kind. I’ve just volunteered to maintain desktop Linux computers (presently running Lubuntu) on donated 32-bit 2GRAM computers in all homeless shelters and SRO hotels across San Francisco. I use and enjoy working with Chef in my day jobs, and am investigating if this is an apporopriate computing environment to use Chef to automate configuration, and perhaps, provisioning (with chef-provisioner?). The present setup is a bare, almost virgin Lunbuntu install, and we have clients use the “guest” account created by Lubuntu to try to give a semblance of privacy to the clients. These computers most likely will be in volatile network environments, and I want to make sure I’m using Chef in the most secure manner. I am a Lazy Sysadmin, so I try to max out on Cookbooks on GitHub/Supermarket before doing any hand-coding. Given the above, what should I be looking at in a Chef environment here? If I use chef-zero, how do I push/pull updates to chef code to these machines? And, how do I ensure secure communication between these hosts and Chef Server, if that is the better option? More broadly, are there projects already in use to create “kiosk” computers running Linux using Chef? Just for an example, the first task I’m doing is configuring postfix (for sending mail only) and Logwarch on these hosts. I’d like to use chef recipies/cookbooks to manage this deployment and configuration. Thanks so much for your help! San Francisco, CA
New York City’s Museum of Modern Art has discovered footage of a previously unknown 1913 film with vaudeville and Broadway pioneer Bert Williams starring in a cast of all black actors. It’s not a completed film that a movie theater would have received, but rather seven reels of unassembled daily rushes, multiple takes from each scene, that the director and editor would later edit together into the finished picture. The museum discovered the footage in its collection of 900 negatives from the Biograph studios that were rescued from destruction by MoMA’s first film curator, Iris Barry, when the company’s Bronx warehouse closed in 1939. It is the earliest surviving film to feature an all-black cast, and is among the earliest ever shot. The Foster Photoplay Company, a Chicago film production company founded in 1910 by theatrical promoter and entertainment journalist William Foster, released what is thought to be the first all-black picture, The Railroad Porter, in June of 1913. MoMA researchers discovered that the Bert Williams film was shot in September of 1913. None of the early Foster Photoplay movies have survived. (Unrelated but interesting coincidence: William Foster worked as a publicity promoter for Bert Williams and his partner George Walker’s groundbreaking 1903 musical In Dahomey, the first full-length musical comedy written and performed by African-Americans to be staged in a Broadway theater, and its equally successful 1906 follow-up Abyssinia.) Unlike the Foster pictures which were created, shot and performed by black artists, only the actors in the recently discovered footage were black. They were employed by the famed Biograph Company, the film production company which launched the careers of D. W. Griffith, Mack Sennet, Mary Pickford, Lilian Gish, Mabel Normand and Lionel Barrymore. Biograph hired Bert Williams, who by then was hugely famous for his vaudeville routines, musicals and best-selling song recordings, to star in their all-black comedies. He had to wear blackface, which is as incongruous as it is gross considering that none of the other actors (that I can see in the stills, at least) are in blackface. Even though it includes elements of minstrelsy, the general subject matter and approach does appear to be more in keeping with the “race films” that Foster and other black producers made to counter the ugly stereotypical caricatures of on-screen minstrel pictures. Of historical relevance is the display of adult romantic feelings between black performers, which was largely considered unacceptable to white audiences into the first two decades of the 20th century. In the film, a repeated, lengthy kiss between Williams and his costar appears to be the earliest surviving portrayal of a serious romantic relationship between black characters on film. The film also features a lengthy early example of African American vernacular dance, with a nearly two-minute, full-cast performance of a cakewalk, the dance that Williams and partners George Walker and Aida Overton Walker had made an international sensation with theater audiences and the white upper class around 1900. Although no main title, intertitles, script, or production credits have survived with the film, MoMA’s curators tried to reconstruct the film’s narrative, ultimately piecing together what appears to be a middle-class comedy centered on the membership of Williams’s character in a black social club, with an additional plotline concerning Williams and rival suitors vying for the hand of the local beauty after a day of fairground activities, a bit of larceny, and a night of exhibition dancing. The plot and characters of the film aren’t the only historically significant elements of this find. There’s also behind-the-scenes footage of the black cast interacting with the white crew on set in New York City and on location in what curators believe is Englewood, New Jersey. The unedited rushes and MoMA’s research will go on display at the museum’s 100 Years in Post-Production: Resurrecting a Lost Landmark of Black Film History exhibition on October 24th. The assembled footage will be screened at MoMA’s 12th annual film preservation festival To Save and Project on November 8th. Meanwhile, here’s a 1916 Biograph picture starring Bert Williams that has survived intact. As with the cakewalk scene in the recently discovered film, A Natural Born Gambler features one of Bert Williams’ most famous vaudeville routines. It’s the final scene of the picture (beginning at 19:30) in which Williams pantomimes an entire poker game alone. The Internet Archive, bless its generous heart, has an impressive collection of Bert Williams’ music. His recordings were wildly successful, selling in the hundreds of thousands back when a record that moved 10,000 copies was considered a best-seller. His most famous was probably Nobody, but my favorite is 1920’s When The Moon Shines on The Moonshine both because it’s catchy and because it’s such a perfect little window into the first year of Prohibition.
Q. In my daily contemplations I often have very uplifting experiences. I don't feel uplifted after Transmission Meditation. (1) Does that mean it does not work for me? (2) Should I therefore discontinue A. The aim of Transmission Meditation is service, not upliftment. I do not know the questioner but nevertheless I would suggest that the 'upliftment' experienced during 'daily contemplations' is the result of his/her astral aspiration, probably with some degree of heart input. Transmission Meditation is a scientific process by which the energies of Hierarchy are transformed - stepped down - and made generally available to humanity. It works on mental levels and does not involve 'experiences', uplifting or otherwise. However, perhaps because they are somewhat more astrally polarized, many people do claim to find Transmission Meditation very 'uplifting' and rewarding. (1) No, not at all. (2) My advice would be to continue - without looking for 'experiences'. Q. Since it is not everyone's cup of tea to take part in a Transmission group, how do you know whether you are fit or not? A. Only by practice. It is really a process of self-selection. You go to a Transmission group or form a group, and do it a few times and either you are attracted by it and find it useful, satisfying and really rather pleasurable, or you find it such a terrible bore that you never go back. There is no glamour, there is nothing to talk about, there are no stories, no gurus, no devotion. It is a purely objective, scientific process; it is work, a job. You can do it in any degree of intensity – up to three times a week, for three or four hours. Of course, not everyone can maintain that intensity or rhythm – and so it tends to be a self-selective process. Those who cannot do it keep away. Those for whom it is natural tend to be the ones who do This is an act of service. It is service given to you ëon a plate'. Many people today want to serve. People say: ìI long to serve but I don't know how to begin.î Well, there is a world to save. There are millions of people starving in the world. There are countless millions who are poverty-stricken, and so on. There is a whole world to change and save and transform. So you do not have to go further than next door to serve. You do not have to go further than your Transmission room to serve. It is service given to you; the simplest, easiest form of service that exists. I can vouch for its effectiveness and its simplicity, but it is not for everyone, because some people want more. They want to have something to talk about: ìWhere am I? Who am I? Does my guru love me, does he not love me? Is he a higher or a lower guru? Is he bigger or lesser than so-and-so? Did you get that marvelous feeling when he looked at you?î and so on. There is none of that in Transmission work – it is a pure act of service to the world, and so it tends to be self-selecting. Q. If I do Transmission Meditation can I continue with my other practices, for example saying Islamic prayers; or will they interfere with each other? A. Transmission Meditation will not interfere or work against any other spiritual practice you may do. On the contrary, it will enhance the value of every practice. However, they should not be done at the same time. Q. If only two people are interested in forming a Transmission group, what should we do? A. Then you will have Transmission Meditation with two people. It is possible to do Transmission by yourself also. But, of course, only so much energy can be placed through one person, or through two people. Being a triangle potentizes the energies out of all recognition. You may mentally link up with other groups which are meeting at the same time. There are Transmission groups now over much of the world. Transmission is fundamentally taking place on the soul level. Q. What exactly do you mean by ìaligning the physical brain with the soulî? A. Sooner or later we have to come into a state of alignment between the physical brain and the soul. That is what meditation does. By meditation you gradually build a channel called the ìantahkaranaî, which is a channel of light from the physical plane up to the soul. Simultaneously, the soul is building the same bridge down toward the physical. This channel, when formed, provides a link between the soul and its vehicle, and vice versa. This is the process whereby the man or woman gradually becomes at-one with the soul. The soul ëgrips' the vehicle and reflects itself through it. By the use of the mantram OM and the holding of the attention at the ajna centre between the eyebrows, an alignment is created between the brain and soul. Q. How important is alignment to A. Very important. It is the alignment between the brain and the soul which allows the Masters, working from the soul level, to channel the energies through the groups. there any special breathing techniques we should use during Transmission Meditation? A. No. The breathing should be natural, light, high in the chest and silent. With experience you will find that the breathing becomes so light it practically stops for quite long periods. These are often ended with a sudden, strong ëgasp' of Q. Is Transmission Meditation working whether we feel it or not? A. If you are aligned, yes. The Transmission is coming mainly from the Buddhic level. It is stepped down for us by the Masters and we step it down further. Alignment is necessary to transmit it.
John Gruber: “First Impressions of the Vision Pro and VisonOS” I got to spend about 30 minutes Monday afternoon using a Vision Pro and VisionOS at Apple Park, in a temporary “field house” building Apple constructed specifically for this experience. This was a one-on-one guided tour with someone from the Vision product marketing team, with the ground rules that I’m allowed to talk about everything I experienced, but photos and videos were not permitted. It was a very fast 30 minutes, and the experience was, in a word, immersive. I’d pay good money just to run through the exact same 30 minutes again. It was nowhere near enough time, nor was I able to wander far off the rails of the prepared demos. It’s very clear that the OS and apps are far from finished. But even given the brevity of the demo and constraints of the current state of the software, there are a few things I feel confident about describing. Is it a compelling product, though? It’s a famous Steve Jobs axiom that technology is not enough, that you don’t make compelling products — let alone entire platforms — starting from advanced technology and working backward. You start with a vision for the product and platform experience and then create new technology to make it real. I simply can’t say whether Vision Pro is going to be a compelling product. I spent too little time with it, the software as of today is too far from complete, and, most importantly, the whole experience is too entirely new and mind-bending to render any such conclusion. But the potential for Vision Pro to be a compelling product, across several use cases, is obvious. This might be great. And without question it is interesting, and I think the fundamental conceptual bones Apple has designed for VisionOS lay the groundwork for a long future. The first generation Vision Pro may or may not be a successful product — I simply don’t want to speculate on that front yet. But even just a small taste of VisionOS made me feel confident that it is going to be the next major platform for Apple and Apple developers, alongside MacOS and iOS/iPadOS.1 The first two types of experiences — doing computer “work”, and watching 2D and 2D-ish 3D content, have analogs to existing experiences. Using Safari in VisionOS is like using Safari on a Mac or iPad, but with a different presentation. Watching a movie in VisionOS is just watching a movie, albeit with the completely convincing illusion that you’re looking at an enormous room-filling cinema screen. But the third, these original immersive experiences, have no analogs except to the real world. It’s extraordinary, and only possible because Apple has gotten so many little things so exactly right. I walked away from my demo more than a bit discombobulated. Not because it was disorienting or even the least bit nauseating, but because it was so unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It strikes me that in some ways Bob Iger’s cameo during the keynote had the relationship between Apple and Disney backwards. Iger spent his keynote cameo talking about Disney creating original new content for VisionOS’s new medium. But after experiencing it, it felt more like what Disney should want is Apple providing this technology for Disney to use in their theme parks. The sports and dinosaur demos I experienced using Vision Pro were in many ways more immersive and thrilling than tentpole major attractions I’ve experienced at Disney World. Are you going to want to buy a Vision Pro for $3,500? That price is high enough that the answer is probably not, for most of you, no matter how compelling it is. But are you going to want to try one out for an hour or two, and find yourself craving another hour or two? I guarantee it. You need to see it
Good school leadership is the key to achieving educational excellence. School leaders set the vision, create a culture of high expectations, motivate and inspire staff and students, allocate resources effectively, and hold everyone accountable for results. They provide strategic direction to the school community while taking all stakeholders into account. Definition of School Leadership School leadership refers to the process of guiding or directing an educational institution toward a specific goal or set of goals. It involves influencing people within the institution to work towards achieving these goals through effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making. In short, school leadership is about creating a shared vision for education that inspires and motivates everyone involved in its realization. School leadership can take many forms depending on the size, type, and context of the educational institution. At its core, however, it must involve both instructional and administrative leadership elements. Instructional leadership focuses on improving teaching practice and student learning outcomes through curriculum development, teacher training programs, assessment practices, etc., while administrative leadership focuses on operational aspects such as budgeting, staff management, etc. Importance of Educational Excellence Educational excellence is critical in preparing students for success in life beyond school. It involves providing high-quality teaching that promotes academic rigor while also developing students’ social-emotional skills such as critical thinking abilities and resilience. Educational excellence also involves fostering a positive learning environment that supports student well-being while promoting inclusivity among diverse student populations. Educational excellence can have long-lasting benefits at both an individual level (e.g., better career prospects) and at a societal level (e.g., higher levels of civic engagement). - Strategies for Selecting Reputable Course Providers - Pros and cons of homeschooling for children - Advantages of Microlearning and Short Courses - Strategies for Staying Motivated in long-term Courses - Benefits of project-based learning in online courses - Importance of feedback and assessment in online courses: Enhancing Online Learning - Incorporating Peer Interaction in Online Course Experiences: Peer Interaction Beyond Isolation - Understanding The Concept Of Lifelong Learning Through Courses: Learning Beyond Classroom - Balancing Multiple Online Courses For Skill Diversification: Balancing Multiple Online Courses - Nsawkaw College of Education: Wisdom Meets Innovation Achieving this goal requires not only investment in quality teaching but also strong school leadership that provides strategic direction aimed at helping all students succeed regardless of their background or circumstances. Thesis Statement: School Leadership Plays a Crucial Role in Driving Educational Excellence The importance of school leadership in achieving educational excellence cannot be overstated. Good school leaders have the ability to motivate, inspire, and support teachers and students to achieve their full potential. They are responsible for creating an environment in which everyone feels valued, supported, and challenged to succeed. In the following sections, we will explore the characteristics of effective school leaders, the impact that school leadership has on student achievement, strategies for developing effective school leaders as well as the role of school leadership in creating a positive school culture and addressing equity issues in education. The Characteristics of Effective School Leaders Visionary and Goal-Oriented Effective school leaders are visionaries who have a clear picture of where they want their schools to be in the future. They set ambitious goals for their schools and work tirelessly to achieve those goals. These leaders inspire the entire school community to share their vision and work collaboratively towards achieving it. They are not afraid to take risks or think outside the box to bring about positive change. Visionary leader also possesses a deep understanding of the challenges faced by their school community. They use this understanding to develop creative solutions that address these challenges while driving towards achieving long-term goals. By being goal-oriented, they focus on specific objectives that will help them reach their vision for the school. Strong Communication Skills Effective school leaders must be excellent communicators, able to articulate their vision clearly and inspire others to take action toward achieving it. Communication skills also enable leaders to listen effectively so they can understand various perspectives and respond appropriately. Effective communication is important in building relationships with staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders in the education system. A leader who is skilled in communication can build trust with these groups by conveying information clearly, listening attentively, providing constructive feedback, addressing concerns promptly, and recognizing achievements publicly. Ability to Build and Maintain Relationships With Stakeholders An effective school leader must have strong relationship-building skills. This means being able to connect with people from diverse backgrounds such as staff members, students, parents/guardians, community organizations, or other partners involved with schools. The ability of a leader to build meaningful partnerships enables them to leverage resources beyond what is available within the school system alone. Collaborations help promote student success through increased access to resources such as after-school programs or internships which could otherwise not be provided solely by schools themselves. These partnerships create a win-win situation for all involved stakeholders. Effective leaders build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with all the stakeholders by keeping them informed, valuing their input, and creating opportunities for engagement. Focus on Continuous Improvement Effective school leaders are always looking to improve the school experience for students, staff, and other stakeholders. They review data, seek feedback, and use it to make necessary changes that will lead to improvement. By focusing on continuous improvement, effective leaders help create a culture of learning that encourages innovation and experimentation. This means not being afraid to take risks or try new things in their quest for excellence. Continuous improvement requires that leaders assess progress regularly against established goals. This helps to identify areas of strength as well as areas that require further attention or action. Emphasis on Equity and Inclusivity Effective school leadership should emphasize equity and inclusivity in all aspects of educational planning and implementation. A leader who understands the needs of diverse learners can ensure that all students have equal access to resources while providing individualized support where necessary. Leaders must also promote an inclusive environment where students feel safe, welcomed, and respected regardless of race, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Through inclusive policies like supporting diversity clubs/programs within the school environment can be created where every student feels a sense of belonging. By emphasizing equity and inclusivity throughout their leadership tenure, effective school leaders create high-performing schools where every student can reach their full potential irrespective of background or identity factors outside their control. The Impact of School Leadership on Student Achievement Effective school leadership plays a critical role in driving student achievement. Research has consistently shown that there is a correlation between the effectiveness of school leadership and student academic performance. According to a report by the Wallace Foundation, successful school leaders are those who establish a clear vision for their schools, create positive learning climates, engage in strong pedagogical practices, and effectively manage resources. Examples of successful schools with strong leaders include KIPP Academy Charter Schools and Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy. Both schools attribute their success to the quality of their leadership. At KIPP Academy Charter Schools, the executive director sets high expectations for both students and staff members, which has led to impressive academic gains and high college acceptance rates among graduates. Similarly, at Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy, founder Geoffrey Canada implemented a “whatever it takes” philosophy that emphasizes the importance of working with families and community members to provide students with holistic support. Setting high expectations for students is another key aspect of effective school leadership. When school leaders hold high expectations for students’ academic achievement, it can motivate them to work harder and achieve more than they would otherwise. A study by John Hattie found that setting challenging goals for students had one of the highest impacts on student learning. Strategies for Developing Effective School Leaders Effective school leaders are critical to driving educational excellence. School leaders provide the vision, direction, and support needed to enable teachers and students to achieve their highest potential. However, developing effective school leaders is not an easy task. There are several strategies that schools can use to develop effective school leaders: Professional development opportunities for school leaders The first strategy is to provide professional development opportunities for school leaders. Professional development opportunities allow school leaders to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and research in education. It also enables them to develop new skills and knowledge that they can apply in their daily work. Schools can provide professional development opportunities through workshops, conferences, and online courses. Some examples of professional development topics for school leaders include instructional leadership, data analysis, strategic planning, and team building. Mentorship programs for aspiring leaders The second strategy is to implement mentorship programs for aspiring leaders. Mentorship programs provide aspiring leaders with the opportunity to learn from experienced school principals or administrators. They can learn about leadership styles, decision-making processes, problem-solving techniques, and communication strategies Mentorship programs can be formal or informal. Formal mentorship programs typically involve a structured program with predetermined goals and objectives. Informal mentorship programs may involve a more flexible approach where aspiring principals have the opportunity to shadow experienced principals on a regular basis. Collaborative learning communities The third strategy involves creating collaborative learning communities among school principals or administrators. A collaborative learning community allows individuals with similar interests or goals together regularly share ideas and insights about leadership practices; this includes both successes as well as areas of struggle. In a collaborative learning community, school principals or administrators can learn from one another and develop new ideas that can be implemented in their own schools. Additionally, members of a community may provide support for one another through common struggles and challenges encountered in their leadership positions. The Role of School Leadership in Creating a Positive School Culture Why Does Positive School Culture Matter? Creating a positive school culture is essential for enhancing educational excellence. It makes the environment supportive, inclusive, and conducive to learning. A positive school culture eases out the stress of students and staff members, making them more engaged and invested in their work. It also promotes healthy teacher-student relationships, teamwork, and better collaboration among staff members. A positive school culture ensures that students feel safe and supported while attending classes. For example, it can be tough for students who come from different cultural backgrounds to adjust to new surroundings. Having an environment that embraces everyone’s differences helps such students feel comfortable and included in their surroundings. Importance of creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all students and staff members. School leaders play an essential role in creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders. They can promote this through various strategies such as providing support services for marginalized groups or promoting cultural awareness through events like international festivals. School leaders must also take action against bullying or harassment by ensuring that there are clear policies in place to handle any issues that arise. By making it known early on that hate speech or violence will not be tolerated within the school community explicitly, leadership sets up expectations upfront on what behaviors are acceptable. Leaders should also create opportunities for student involvement in decision-making processes within the school community. This not only builds student agency but allows them to bring their unique perspective on how they want their learning experience to look. Strategies for promoting positive behavior among students. It is crucial to encourage healthy behavior among students as it promotes a positive learning environment free from unnecessary distractions. Strategies used by effective school leaders include: 1) Encouraging respectful communication between teachers and pupils: Leaders can model these behaviors themselves, or use teaching practices that promote respectful communication between teachers and pupils. By using language that acknowledges the agency of the student, the teacher shows respect for students and encourages them to actively participate in their learning experiences. 2) Creating a positive learning environment through incentives: Positive reinforcement is an effective method for encouraging good behavior among students. Leaders can reward students who demonstrate positive behavior with praise, certificates, or access to additional resources. 3) Consistent disciplinary actions: Leaders must ensure that their disciplinary measures are consistent and fair. These policies should be communicated clearly with all stakeholders within the school community, so everyone abides by them throughout the year. Effective school leadership creates a culture of positivity centered on learning success, respect, and safety. The safe space fostered under positive school culture helps staff members feel supported, engaged, and invested in their work leading to better student outcomes. The Role of School Leadership in Addressing Equity Issues in Education Recognizing disparities in student School leadership plays a critical role in addressing equity issues in education. In order to do so, school leaders must recognize and acknowledge the disparities that exist among students. This includes disparities based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, and other factors. By understanding these disparities and their impact on student achievement and well-being, school leaders can begin to develop strategies for promoting equity and closing achievement gaps. One key way that school leaders can address equity issues is by implementing culturally responsive pedagogy. This approach emphasizes the importance of recognizing students’ cultural backgrounds and experiences and incorporating them into classroom instruction. By doing so, educators can create a more inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of all students. Another important strategy is to provide targeted support for students who are struggling academically or socially. This might involve providing additional resources or services for low-income or at-risk students, creating mentorship programs for underrepresented groups, or implementing restorative justice practices to address discipline disparities. School leadership plays a vital role in driving educational excellence and promoting equity in education. By possessing key characteristics such as vision, strong communication skills, relationship-building abilities, focus on continuous improvement, and emphasis on equity and inclusivity, school leaders can help create positive learning environments that meet the needs of all students. These efforts can result in better outcomes for all learners regardless of their background or circumstances. While there are many challenges facing educators today when it comes to promoting equity in education, it is important that we continue to work towards achieving this goal so that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Solar panels have become ubiquitous on a global scale as a result of the ongoing drive for renewable energy sources. The International Energy Agency has declared solar power the world’s most cost-effective source of electricity, with the agency predicting that capacity will increase by 1,500 GW by 2027. Solar panels for homes are predominantly utilized to generate electricity for establishments and households. Though many continue to be perplexed as to how solar panels function at night or during cloudy days despite their growing popularity. In such circumstances, the purpose of this article is to clarify the operation of solar panels for homes. However, prior to making an investment, it is vital to comprehend the operation and constraints of a solar panel system. The mechanisms by which solar panels for homes can continue to operate on cloudy days or at night will be examined in this article. Types of Solar Panels Solar panel system installation for residential properties necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the various types of solar panels. The cost and efficiency of solar panels for homes can differ substantially among different varieties. Thin-film, polycrystalline, and monocrystalline solar panels are the three primary varieties. The pros and cons of each option should be comprehended by householders in order to facilitate an educated choice regarding the installation of solar panel systems on their properties. Monocrystalline Solar Panels When it comes to solar panels for homes, monocrystalline panels are frequently regarded as the best option. The gloomy black coloration of these entities results from their composition of a solitary, pure crystal structure. The efficacy of monocrystalline panels is among their greatest benefits. Due to their construction using silicon of the utmost quality, they exhibit the most notable efficiency rates, for this reason, producers provide a 25-year warranty. As they operate as a separate entity, their performance may be compromised if they are partially obscured. Source: Electronics Curiosities Polycrystalline Solar Panels The distinctive characteristic of polycrystalline solar panels is their speckly blue coloration. They are fabricated through the melting of numerous silicon fragments, a method that is both cost-effective and less excessive than the one utilized in the production of monocrystalline panels. They operate more effectively in low-light and high-temperature conditions despite having a lower efficacy rate than monocrystalline panels. For homeowners curious about the cost of solar panels for homes and their functionality on cloudy days, this characteristic renders them a compelling option. Source: Kenbrook Solar Thin-Film Solar Panels Solar panels composed of thin films are the most cost-effective and easiest to produce. The fabrication process involves the placement of one or more films of photovoltaic material onto a substrate. Global solar suppliers achieved a conversion efficiency of 22.3% in 2015. Typically, the efficiency of thin-film solar substrates ranges from 6 to 18%, but this figure was 0.6% higher than the industry record. Nevertheless, among the three varieties, they are the least efficient and necessitate a substantial amount of space, both of which may pose constraints on residential solar panel systems. Monocrystalline panels exhibit superior efficiency, albeit susceptible to degradation caused by grime or shade. Polycrystalline panels compromise efficiency, albeit demonstrate satisfactory performance across diverse conditions, and thin-film panels, while economical, demand a substantial amount of space. When selecting a solar panel system, householders must take into account their particular requirements and circumstances, as the average cost of solar panels and the performance of solar panel systems for homes can vary substantially. A fundamental understanding of the different types of solar panels for homes is essential prior to delving into inquiries regarding the cost of solar panels for homes, their operation during nighttime or overcast conditions, or the process of installing a solar panel system. How Are Solar Panels Operated? It is important to note that the initial investment in installing a residential solar panel system can pay for itself through long-term reductions in energy costs in about 5-10 years. Those interested in saving money and reducing their carbon footprint should consider solar panels for homes. However, it is important to have a full understanding of how solar panels actually work: - The process of sunlight absorption. When sunlight strikes the solar panel system that has been installed on your roof, the process commences. Solar panels for homes are composed of numerous photovoltaic cells, which are diminutive units. Typically composed of silicon, these cells contain a semiconducting material that absorbs sunlight. Although the cost of solar panels for homes may differ due to factors such as panel size and efficacy, residential solar panel systems are generally regarded as a cost-effective investment. The process of producing electric current. The energy of sunlight that is absorbed dislodges electrons from their atoms, permitting their uninhibited movement. The aforementioned electron motion generates an electric current. This is the fundamental operation principle of solar panels. Source: Solar Power Guide - The process of transforming solar energy into practical power. An inverter transforms the direct current (DC) generated by the solar panel into alternating current (AC) as the electric current travels through it. This AC voltage represents the norm for residential electrical current. Therefore, by installing a solar panel system on your property, you are producing your own electricity. - The allocation of authority. After solar energy has been converted to AC power, it is disseminated for use throughout the residence. The surplus energy produced by your solar panel system is returned to the power grid if it surpasses the power consumption of your residence. Occasionally, your utility company may grant you a credit in recognition of this surplus power. - Batteries as energy storage mediums. Certain solar panel systems incorporate batteries as an additional means of storing energy. These batteries are utilized at night or during cloudy weather to store excess energy produced during the day. This is an essential characteristic, given the inquiry: Can solar panels for homes function during cloudy days? Even when the weather is inclement, this step-by-step explanation demonstrates that solar panels for homes are a dependable and efficient way to generate electricity. Contrary to popular belief, solar panels can still function during overcast days, albeit at a diminished output. The performance of a solar panel system is influenced by both the intensity of the cloud cover and the quality of the panels when there are clouds. Avoid being deterred from installing solar panels for homes on your property by the apprehension of overcast days. You can still generate a substantial quantity of energy and decrease your dependence on the grid with the proper system. How Do Solar Panels Function When It Is Cloudy or in the Nighttime? How to Do Solar Panels Function at Nighttime As an element of a residential solar panel system, solar panels function by absorbing and converting sunlight into electrical energy. However, what occurs when the sun sets? Are solar panels functioning at night? Here is a step-by-step breakdown: - Your solar panels convert sunlight into DC electricity during the course of the day. - An inverter is then utilized to convert this DC electricity to AC electricity. - The accommodation is powered by AC electricity. - Any surplus electricity produced is either returned to the power infrastructure or retained in a residential battery system, should one be present. Since there is no sunlight at night, solar panels for homes are unable to produce electricity. Despite this, you will not be without access to electricity. When a solar power system is grid-connected, power is drawn from the underlying grid. Having a battery system enables the storage of excess energy for daytime use. How Do Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days Let’s now address an additional inquiry: do solar panels work in cloudy weather? Although affirmative, their efficacy is diminished. Let’s see how it operates: - Solar panels are capable of absorbing both diffuse and direct sunlight (atmospheric light dispersed by the sun). - On days with clouds, diffuse sunlight predominates over direct sunlight. - Consequently, solar panels will continue to produce energy, albeit at a diminished rate. Their efficiency diminishes with increasing temperatures; in excess of 77 degrees Fahrenheit, their performance may succumb by 10–25%. The precise amounts will differ based on factors such as geographical placement, seasonal variations, and the particular attributes of the photovoltaic system. While solar panels work on cloudy days and at night, their operation differs. They depend on utility power or conserved energy during nighttime. The cost of a residential solar panel system can be justified by the energy bill savings and environmental benefits, irrespective of the investment made. How To Improve the Efficiency of Solar Panels at Night or on a Cloudy Day? Solar panels continue to operate even when the weather is cloudy or at night, despite their primary purpose being the collection of sunlight. However, a substantial decline in efficacy ensues. Implementing the following techniques during periods of reduced sunlight intensity can enhance the efficiency of your residential solar panel system: - Battery storage system: when incorporating a battery storage system, you can ensure that your solar panel operates at peak efficiency, even during overcast days or at night. These batteries can be utilized at night or during inclement weather to store excess energy produced by your solar panel system during the day. - Size solar panels: the efficacy of a residential solar panel system can also be diminished by the system’s dimensions. More energy will be produced and stored for use when the sun is not beaming if a larger system size captures more sunlight during the day. - High-efficiency solar panels: substantially suboptimal sunlight conditions do not preclude the utilization of high-efficiency solar panels, which can assist in optimizing energy production. The increased energy production can eventually compensate for the higher initial investment required for residential solar panel systems featuring high-efficiency panels. - Maintenance: Consistent maintenance and cleansing of the solar panel system’s components can also contribute to an increase in production output. Energy production can be diminished as a result of dust and detritus obstructing the solar panel’s ability to capture sunlight. - Trackers: by adjusting the position of your solar panels to follow the sun, solar trackers are utilized throughout the day. By maintaining this configuration, the solar panels consistently gain the most from the sun’s rays. - Solar inverter: installing a solar inverter guarantees that your solar panels will continue to function efficiently even during cloudy days by optimizing their power output. AC power, which can be utilized within a residence, is generated by this device from the DC power supplied by the panels. Contrary to popular belief, solar panels can still produce energy during cloudy or nighttime conditions. However, by employing the appropriate strategies and components, this can be easily remedied. Providing a sustainable and economical alternative, solar panel systems have fundamentally transformed the way in which we acquire energy. Although at a reduced efficacy, they do operate during cloudy days and at night. During periods of cloudy days, batteries can be used to reserve the energy generated during the day. In addition to maintenance and panel type and size, the performance of solar panels can be optimized through the application of solar inverters and trackers. Comprehending these subtleties is essential in order to optimize the advantages of this environmentally friendly technology and execute a well-informed investment.
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The New York Army National Guard has identified the three soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in upstate New York as Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Skoda, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Christian Koch, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Daniel Prial. The three men were flying in a UH-60 medical evacuation helicopter on Wednesday during a routine training mission when the aircraft went down in Mendon, New York. The incident is under investigation. “These Soldiers were a part of our National Guard family and we mourn their loss, alongside their family members and loved ones,” the Guard said in a press release. “The New York National Guard will be there for these family members as they navigate these trying times. Our chaplains and casualty assistance officers will be with them whenever needed.” Skoda, 54, had served in the Army and the National Guard for 35 years after first joining the service in 1985. An experienced pilot with nearly 5,000 flying hours, Skoda deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 and 2019. Koch, 39, was a 20-year veteran of the Guard who originally joined the Army as an infantryman. He became a helicopter pilot in 2006 and deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. Prial, 30, graduated from West Point and commissioned in the Army in 2012, later serving as a medical evacuation platoon leader in the 82nd Airborne Division. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2014 and 2015. Originally a captain, he accepted an appointment as a warrant officer in the New York Guard so he could continue flying, according to the release.
Our New Zealand Women's Snowboard Tours are the best way to progress Spend your days on the mountain snowboarding and your evenings enjoying great food and drinks in the company of new friends. On this 6 night tour, you’ll get to spend 4 full days riding at the Queenstown resorts with an awesome crew. You’ll spend your first day on-snow with a qualified snowboard coach so you can tune-up your skills, then the following days we’ll chase the snow and ride the best resort daily with a flexible itinerary. We leave the last day free for anyone keen to try heli-boarding. If you’ve ever wondered if you’ve got the skills to go heli boarding, the answer is Yes! If you’re an intermediate snowboarder, then you’ve got the skills to go heli! You’ll get your powder fix and get to explore a variety of amazing backcountry terrain. When we’re off the mountain we’ll check out Queenstown and visit a winery, a brewery, visit the local snowboard shops and of course enjoy a Fergburger or two. We stay in comfy accommodation in the heart of Queenstown so you can live and breathe the Southern Lakes lifestyle with our homegrown guides and friends. All accommodation, lift tickets and transportation is included and you’ll travel in comfortable 4WD vehicles daily. Max 8 guests Register for 2023 dates & pricing For intermediate snowboarders Why Travel With Mint In a rapidly changing travel industry it’s important to know that your travel provider is accredited, accountable and responsible. We are a registered member of AFTA and IATA and conduct business in accordance with the ATAS Charter and Code of Conduct. When you travel with Mint you can have peace of mind that you are booking with a qualified and established travel operator with over 20 years of expertise. And as a full-service travel agent, we are able to take care of your insurance, stopovers and pre or post tour arrangements. Tune-up your snowboarding skills We start the tour off with a full day of snowboard coaching. It's the perfect way to tune-up your skills if you haven't been on-snow for a while. Our coach is on-hand to help you learn a new park trick, refine your technique or to help you take your freeriding to the next level. Our coaches have years of experience helping women reach their goals. Ride Coronet Peak Coronet Peak is the home of Good Times. This resort packs a huge variety of terrain, especially for snowboarders. When the conditions are good, it's always our first pick for no lift lines and a fun day of riding. Ride The Remarkables The Remarkables has it all - three sun-drenched, north-facing bowls, up to seven terrain parks, off-piste black runs, chutes, wide-open slopes and everything in between. Experience the thrill of Heli-boarding If you've ever wanted to try heli-boarding there's never been a better time. The optional heli-boarding day is perfect for intermediate snowboarders as we take a relaxed approach to the day. Explore a variety of amazing terrain, riding in sheltered basins, bowls and wide rolling mountain flanks. Comfy Lodging with Lake Views We stay in cute Lake View rooms, overlooking the shores of Lake Wakatipu and close to all the action in central Queenstown. Our Superior rooms are equipped with 2 comfy beds and everything you need for your stay. Each room has heating, TV, and free WiFi. Get in touch for a detailed tour itinerary and more info As part of the tour, you will spend a full day with a qualified snowboard coach at The Remarkables. Your coach is on-hand to make the progression fun and to provide individual feedback. We will ride to the conditions, and change the plan and pace to suit. We keep our group size small and take a maximum of 6 ladies so you can get the most out of the sessions. All our coaching sessions are conducted on terrain suitable for progression. Minimum of 5 hours of group coaching. BASED IN QUEENSTOWN For action, adventure and après, it doesn't get much better than staying in Queenstown. Our home base is magnificently located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Our location gives us easy access to The Remarkables and Coronet Peak plus all the drinking, dining, shopping and adventure activities on offer in Queenstown. We have our 4WD vehicles on standby to shuttle you to the resort daily. Our base for this tour is Queenstown, which gives us easy access to The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. We keep the itinerary flexible so your guide can hunt down the best conditions all day, every day. Each day your guide will assess the conditions and decide which is the best place to ride based on weather and snowfall. Each day we’ll load up our 4WD and drive to our chosen area. This flexibility ensures that we will find you the best snow and conditions all day, every day. OPTIONAL HELI-SKI DAY For any guests wanting to get their powder fix, there's no better way than a day of heli-boarding in New Zealand. There is a huge amount of terrain that we can access and our guides know how to find whatever it is that you are looking for, ensuring that every guest is smiling. The terrain we ride will suit the ability level and pace of our group. We keep our group size small and take a maximum of 8 people for a more personal experience between our guests and guides. This ensures you get the most out of your time with us, and keeping the groups small means less time waiting and more time snowboarding! If you’re travelling solo you won’t be alone. In fact our tours are perfect for solo travellers, we just match you up with someone to room with for the entire time. Not only are our coaches and guides with you on-mountain during the day, they keep the stoke going well into the night, so you’ll always have crew to hang out with and places to go. RIDE WITH THE EXPERTS LOCAL GUIDES & PARTNERSHIPS Mint opens doors around the globe. Our long-standing relationships with local guides, local legends, professional athletes, local businesses and resorts allow us special access to places and people. Travelling with us, you go behind the scenes to get a close-up view of each destination. You’re enriched by the knowledge of our experts and local guides. YOUR TOUR INCLUDES - 6 nights twin share accommodation in Queenstown (single share upgrades available) - 1 day of professional snowboard coaching at The Remarkables Ski Resort - Daily guiding and hosting - 4 day lift ticket for The Remarkables & Coronet Peak - 6 breakfasts at the hotel - 5 days of Private transfers in 4WD vehicles to ski resorts - Airport pick-up and drop-off on arrival and departure day - Hosted by Mint Women guides We leave the last day free for any guests who want to experience the thrill of heli-boarding in the backcountry. 4 RUN HELI-BOARDING DAY For all abilities the Experience 4 is the perfect day out for those wanting to take a relaxed approach to the heli-ski day to really enjoy the experience of being out in the mountain environment. Explore a variety of amazing terrain for an unforgettable heli-ski experience. Runs vary between 1500-2500 ft of treeless skiing in sheltered basins, bowls and wide rolling mountain flanks. On the Experience 4 day, if the group is of higher ability, there is the opportunity to sample some of our more advanced terrain. 7 RUN HELI-BOARDING DAY The Classic New Zealand heli-ski day. Our most popular option for boarders and skiers alike from intermediate to expert ability. With more runs and a faster pace, this is undoubtedly a full day of untracked pleasure! Runs vary between 1500-2500 ft of treeless skiing in sheltered basins, bowls and wide rolling mountain flanks. If avalanche conditions permit and the group is of higher ability, there is the opportunity to access steeper terrain, chutes and glaciers. Register for 2023 dates & pricing WHY TRAVEL WITH MINT? In a rapidly changing travel industry it’s important to know that your travel provider is accredited, accountable and responsible. Mint is a registered member of AFTA and IATA and conducts business in accordance with the ATAS Charter and Code of Conduct. When you travel with Mint you can have peace of mind that you are booking with a qualified and established travel operator with over 20 years of expertise. And as a full-service travel agent, we can take care of your flights, insurance, stopovers and pre-or post tour arrangements. WHAT HAPPENS ON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DAY? Once you’ve signed up for the tour we will send you through a comprehensive guide with details about the tour including the arrival and departure day process, a map of where we meet, recommended arrival and departure times, flight options, Visa requirements and transportation information. WHAT IF I’M TRAVELLING SOLO? About 99% of our guests are travelling solo, so you’ll be in good company 🙂 We have twin share rooms available for this tour i.e. 2 beds per room. If you are travelling solo and book a twin room, you will be paired with another guest to room with. Our groups generally mix well due to a shared interest in snow sports and an eagerness to explore all that New Zealand has to offer. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE ON THIS TOUR? Each tour is different, but we know that by offering one of the smallest client to guide ratio in the industry allows you to snowboard at your preferred pace, and ultimately leads to a better experience for everyone. We have a maximum of 8 people on this tour. This ensures you get the most out of your time with us, and keeping the groups small means less time waiting and more time snowboarding! IS THIS TOUR RIGHT FOR ME? If you are looking to progress your snowboarding and connect with other snowboarders, then this tour is for you! If you haven’t been snowboarding in a while, we have a full day of snowboard coaching on the first day so you can tune-up your skills. Our coaching session is perfect intermediate riders. Our women’s tours have been designed by women who ride, for women who ride. We know you need guidance, practice, time and encouragement in the company of like-level riders. WHICH MOUNTAINS WILL WE VISIT? We visit The Remarkables and Coronet Peak on this tour. If you are joining us for a heli-ski day we will ride bowls and low angle powder runs in alpine terrain (no trees). The scale, vastness and beauty of the Southern Alps is awe-inspiring. CAN I ARRIVE EARLY OR STAY ON AFTER THE TOUR? For most tours you can arrive earlier or stay later. We can tailor the trip to suit your travel plans. Speak with one of our tour specialists when you are booking and they will be more than happy to assist. WHO ARE THE GUIDES? All of our tours are guided by friendly, knowledgeable and expertly trained guides who are passionate about the mountains. ARE FLIGHTS INCLUDED? Flights are not included. If you need assistance booking flights, we can book you the best flight options for the tour. DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE? Yes. All guests on tour need to be covered by comprehensive travel insurance. Once you have booked on the tour, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. We offer all of our tour guests discounted snow specific travel insurance. WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I’VE BOOKED? Once you’ve booked your spot on tour, we will send you through a booking confirmation and provide updates about the tour including the arrival and departure day process, a map of where we meet, recommended arrival and departure times, flight options, Visa requirements and transportation information. We will send out a Pre Departure Guide 30 days prior to departure. Prior to the tour commencing we will invite you to a group chat which is managed by your tour manager and guides. HOW CAN I CHECK MY ABILITY LEVEL? The best way to check if a tour is suited to your ability is by speaking with one of our tour specialists. They will be able to determine if the tour you have selected is a good fit for your ability, as well as suggesting other tour options. HOW DO I GET TO QUEENSTOWN? We’ll provide you with a guide with details on how to get to Queenstown Airport and where to meet your hosts. If it’s your fist time to New Zealand or if you’re unsure about travel arrangements, often we can link you up with other tour guests to travel with. HOW DO I CHECK AVAILABILITY? Speak with one of our tour specialists. As this is a small group tour with limited availability, it’s best to get in touch early to avoid disappointment. ARE LIFT TICKETS INCLUDED? Yes. A 4 day lift ticket is included in the tour price. CAN I RENT EQUIPMENT? We can arrange rental equipment however we do recommend bringing your own equipment. WHAT EQUIPMENT SHOULD I BRING? Snowboarding in New Zealand is like nothing else. Expect all kinds of weather and snow with temperatures typically ranging from +10 to -10. We recommend that guests have a good quality waterproof jacket and pants, lightweight insulated layer, merino base layers, merino gloves and waterproof gloves, goggles with low light & high light lenses, sunglasses, balaclava, beanie, and helmet. We recommend that all guests bring their own snowboarding equipment for the tour (board, boots, bindings & outerwear). WHO WILL BE ON MY TOUR? Your group will be made up of travellers from diverse backgrounds and will be varied in age. Our groups generally mix well due to a shared interest in snow sports and an eagerness to explore all that New Zealand has to offer.
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“I couldn’t get it out of my head,” admitted Adam McKay writer/director of The Big Short when talking about the original book by Michael Lewis that formed the basis for his film’s screenplay. McKay had picked up the book one night and finished by the next morning. His wife thought he was nuts. In the book and film, the story of the credit and housing collapse of the mid-2000s is told through the perspectives of four outsiders who predicted the financial turmoil and decided to take on the big banks who precipitated the debacle. In his page-tuner read, McKay was immediately attracted to these wounded outsiders. Through them, he learned about the financial crisis that most people still do not understand. In the current cultural climate, where people’s beliefs and understanding of things seem to have no connection to facts or numbers or data, he saw the film as an opportunity to, “set the record straight.” To play the outsiders, McKay assembled a star-powered ensemble. When writing the script, he had specific actors in mind. Michael Burry was written for Christian Bale, Jared Vennett for Ryan Gosling, and Mark Baum for Steve Carell. Other actors that McKay had in mind and eventually cast were Marisa Tomei and Melissa Leo. The only surprise for the director was Brad Pitt. Not only did the actor want to play Ben Rickert, the director credits Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment with making the film happen. “It was one of those rare times when I had my dream cast on a cork board while I was writing. We actually got the whole dream cast,” revealed McKay. “I’ve never really had that happen before. It was crazy that we got those people, but then Francine Maisler our casting director. She is so good.” The film has a large cast and McKay didn’t have people in mind for all parts. Maisler brought Finn Wittrock (Jamie Shipley) and John Magaro (Charlie Geller) to the director’s attention and pushed hard for those characters. With the help of Maisler and casting director, Kathy Driscoll, McKay felt they had a dream cast that was rounded out with “all these amazing actors.” The production also had good day player casting with New Orleans casting director, Meagan Lewis, who had worked on Django Unchained. McKay did not want one line or one moment that might “lose the thread on this movie,” he explained, “I was really happy. We did this mix of real people with actors. It had this real authentic feel to it.” McKay wanted the film to open up a conversation with the audience. To do so he used a key device: that of a character breaking out of the scene and talking directly to the viewers. Using this method, he was able to explain complex financial dealings in a way that was accessible to the public or make tongue-in cheek remarks in keeping with the irreverent tone of the film. Breaking the fourth wall was not the only approach to the film that was atypical. McKay did not want to present a Wall Street of big stone buildings, all blue and grey and static. McKay told cinematographer and camera operator, Barry Ackroyd, “I want this hybrid visual style like you shoot.” He wanted a blend that was part verite documentary shooting and part traditional filmmaking. They developed a verite scale from one to 10 and used that to communicate the percentage of documentary versus traditional camerawork to use in a scene. The filmmakers built the picture of the financial collapse, piece by piece, character by character. Instead of showing a character in one shot, McKay and Ackroyd revealed close-up bits of the character until the whole was assembled. To help him assemble that whole picture, McKay tapped Hank Corbin, who had edited serious fare for directors such as Terrence Malick and Bennett Miller, but confessed to McKay that he had never cut comedy. Corbin was on a short list of editors being considered for the film’s ambitious plans. It took McKay about 40 seconds to realize Corbin was the right person for the film. Corwin visited the company in New Orleans, where most of the film would be shot. According to McKay, the editor was scouting them out as much as he was courting the editor. The director suggested Corwin watch the film that inspired him, 24 Hour Party People, with its fast-paced, unconventional narrative and satiric-telling of true events. After viewing the film, Corwin got excited. Pop culture and news montages in the film put the events of the story into place and time. The montages evolved in editorial from what had been scripted. McKay had written incidental images that were more atmospheric, like a monitor in front of a building that would be playing a commercial, or passing the Virgin Megastore and hearing a Shakira video playing. The production learned pretty quickly that getting the rights for those videos and music, even shooting those buildings, was very difficult to do. “We were kind of trying to figure it out,” McKay revealed. “Hank just came to me with this idea: you can just put these images in the movie and if we build a language where you’re using this Ludacris video and you’re cross-cutting it with Christian Bales’ character buying the CDSs, that’s okay because now you’ve let pop culture leak into the movie.” For McKay, suddenly the whole world felt bigger. Using subliminal flashes of pop culture and little chapter headings with quotes on them, the movie began to tell the story of America, ultimately bringing home the tragedy of the crash – people’s possessions thrown out on the street, the tent cities, losing everything. The film was no longer just the story of these people in their Wall Street offices. “That was probably the biggest post breakthrough,” shared McKay who acknowledged the editor’s talent. “His eye is something to behold.” About 70% of the film was shot in New Orleans. The Gulf coast near New Orleans was perfect because there was an area that looked just like Florida with a big casino in the middle of town. There were even enough hi-rises to simulate Manhattan skylines. With a week in New York City and half a week in Vegas, the production was able to round out the locations. Production designer Clayton Hartley, has worked with McKay since his first film. The director thinks The Big Short is some of the best work that he has done. “The guy consistently blows me away. He did fabulous work on this movie. He is super crafty as far as the locations we would find. He always made sure there were textures and layered glass so the camera could have some life.” Shooting through glass into and through offices added metaphorical layers to the story. Hartley likes working with layers, having glass and textures, but the difference on this film was how much Ackroyd also desired those qualities. The team was even conscious of the textures on the walls, especially since they were going to shoot in an impressionistic style. “It was really remarkable to watch. I always had the idea of the layers to separate the people, in a written way it was there, but when Clayton and Barry got together it sort of got a rocket boost. I felt the two of them started speaking the exact same language. It was very exciting,” said McKay. McKay called composer Nicholas Britell, “A force of nature.” The composer came onto the production very early. He told the director that he was coming into town and set up a little office across from the cutting room. The director didn’t know what the composer was planning. He just thought Britell would “noodle around.” “He had already written a couple of beautiful pieces that were cutting quite nicely into the movie. What it ended up becoming was this moment to moment collaboration,” explained McKay. “I was usually in with Hank. Nicholas could pop into Hank’s room and plug his keyboard into the Avid. Hank would play with a cut, while Nick would play with scoring. Watching it in actual time was so exciting!” Hank could also pop across the hallway when he needed a piece of music, and within an hour, Britell would have a piece of music to try in the cut. McKay loved the organic process of having the composer in close proximity to the editing and the ability to score as the cut was being finessed. Many times he would come in to discover that the editor and composer had perfected a scene the night before. “We’ve all kind of walked away saying, ‘Why isn’t it done this way all the time?’ In the future I will be working with Hank and Nick again. And in the future, we will definitely be bringing Nick in early. It really was a massive boon to the movie. It helped a lot,” declared McKay. “I’ll never do it another way.” The close collaboration made the process even more fun. “It got the ideas bouncing off the walls at a higher velocity,” added McKay. McKay described sound supervisor, Becky Sullivan, as “artful” and “vigilant.” She really worked the film with a level of care that McKay had never seen before. The director went into the mix wanting to use production dialog and was able to do so because of the quality of the audio recorded by production sound mixer, David Wyman. McKay credited re-recording mixers, Anna Behlmer and Terry Porter for the artful way they were able to transition in and out of that documentary style while occasionally going into full Hollywood movie style. The characters were unusual outsiders with strange looks. Susan Mathesan, the costume designer, would be up at four in the morning looking for a certain kind of dress shirt on eBay that she would find in Minnesota that had to be shipped to the production. Adruitha Lee, department head stylist and make-up department head, Julie Hewett, got the looks “just perfect.” “All the below-the-line, everyone, really had an extra love for the movie. I kept calling it our dream team,” McKay stated. “We did not have one weak link.” “It sure makes filmmaking a whole lot easier when you get a line up of passionate professionals like this. I think it’s the subject matter, too. I think it’s a subject we were all passionate about,” McKay concluded. “We felt like there was potentially something here that could be really exciting, so you could always feel that extra 10% from everyone.”
Our next forum is on Friday, November 2nd, at the Trout Lake Community Centre in Vancouver! Join us for pizza, prizes & discussion on Youth & Drugs: recreational use, addiction, the opioid crisis, prevention & support. Speak Up & be heard! Hear from special guests: Jordan Bowman on recovery success: When Jordan was 16, he found himself addicted alcohol and opiates such as Fentanyl and Heroine. Feeling trapped and not knowing what else to do, he just kept using and eventually fell so deep into addiction, he felt there was no way out. Jordan’s family reached out and got him into treatment at the Last Door Youth Program. Jordan’s clean date is January 11th 2016 and ever since then, he has been involved in the recovery community in New Westminster. Jordan now works at Last Door Recovery Society and makes a difference in the lives of other youth. https://lastdoor.org. Sgt. Julie Birtch, School Liason Officer with the Vancouver PD, will share some of her thoughts on drug use, experiences with youth in the community & the new marijuana laws! We will also hear from Raymond Liens, a representative of the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. If you would like to be a panel member, email [email protected]. If you would like to be a part of the audience, you can register through the Trout Lake Community Centre: https://troutlakecc.com A big thank you to our sponsors!
Hollenbeck, K., Schroeder, D., King, C., & Huang, W. (2005). Net impact estimates for services provided through the Workforce Investment Act. ETA Occasional Paper 2005-06. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. [WIA Adult] - The study’s objective was to examine the impact of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Adult Program’s core, intensive, and training services on the employment rate, earnings, and benefits receipt of low-income adults ages 22 to 64. - The authors established three treatment groups based on the level of WIA services used and matched them to three comparison groups that participated in Employment Services (ES) and/or the core WIA services. - The study found that the employment rate and average quarterly earnings were significantly higher for those in each of the treatment groups compared with their matched comparison groups. Benefits receipt was also significantly lower for those in the treatment groups than in their comparison groups. - The quality of causal evidence presented in this report is low because the authors did not ensure that the groups being compared were similar before program participation. This means we are not confident that the estimated effects are attributable to the WIA Adult Program; other factors are likely to have contributed. The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Adult Program Features of the Intervention The WIA Adult Program was authorized by Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and was superseded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), effective in July 2015. The Adult Program services, which remained essentially the same under WIOA, were designed to provide quality employment and training services to eligible workers. Administered through local workforce investment areas, the Adult Program served all people ages 18 years and older through core services; these included job placement assistance, skills assessments, and provision of information on the labor market, among other services. In addition, those unable to obtain a job through core services alone could receive intensive services—which included counseling and specialized assessments—and vouchers for attending training. Recipients of public assistance and other low-income people received priority for intensive and training services in local workforce investment areas in which program funds were limited. In addition, some local areas provided supportive services such as child care, transportation, and work-related financial assistance to those who qualified. Features of the Study The study included a sample of workers who received core, training, or intensive services through the WIA Adult Program from among 92,787 workers who received services from either the WIA Adult or WIA Dislocated Worker programs. These workers were ages 22 to 64 and exited the program from July 2000 to June 2002 and were observed for up to eight quarters after program exit. Their earnings were also below the top 0.5 percent of all earners in all quarters of the study period. The authors used administrative data sources, including WIA Standardized Record Data, ES and Unemployment Insurance records, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) records from each state to compare the number of quarters employed, quarterly earnings, and months of receipt of TANF benefits of WIA participants with those of the ES participants who exited the program at the same time. The authors established three treatment groups based on the level of WIA services used: (1) workers who received any of the employment-related services available through the WIA Adult Program, (2) workers who received the training services available through the WIA Adult Program, and (3) workers who received the intensive or training services available through the WIA Adult Program. The respective three comparison groups were (1) workers who participated in the ES program, (2) WIA Adult Program participants who did not receive the available training services, and (3) ES participants combined with workers who received only core services available through the WIA Adult Program. The study used administrative data from the following states: - The percentage of quarters employed after program exit was significantly higher for those who took part in WIA Adult Program services compared with those in the comparison group, with estimates across the three contrasts ranging from 4.4 to 8.7 percentage points. - Average quarterly earnings were significantly higher for those who took part in WIA Adult Program services compared with those in the comparison group, with estimates across the three contrasts ranging from $669 to $764. - Those who took part in WIA Adult Program services received TANF benefits for a significantly lower percentage of months after program exit compared with those in the comparison group, with estimates across the three contrasts ranging from 1.5 to 2.6 percentage points. Considerations for Interpreting the Findings Although the authors accounted for many underlying characteristics of the groups being compared, which could also influence their outcomes, the authors’ decision to define the groups based on their date of program exit rather than program entry is problematic. For example, suppose that the WIA and ES participants were on identical wage trajectories before receiving services from their respective programs and that the average length of participation in WIA services was six months, whereas that for Employment Services was one month. At the conclusion of participation, they exited the program. If we compared the groups’ earnings 6 months after their recorded exit dates, we would observe WIA participants’ earnings about 12 months after they started receiving services and ES participants’ earnings about 7 months after they started receiving services. If both programs were completely ineffective, and everyone stayed on their original upward-sloping wage trajectory, it would appear as though the WIA participants earned more 6 months after their exit dates. However, this would not be attributable to receiving WIA services; it would have been caused by the different elapsed time across the groups (12 months for WIA participants versus 7 months for ES participants). Therefore, studies defining the groups based on exit date, rather than entry date, cannot receive a moderate causal evidence rating. This would also be true when comparing employment rates, earnings, and benefits receipt. Causal Evidence Rating The quality of causal evidence presented in this report is low because the authors did not ensure that the groups being compared were similar before program participation. This means we are not confident that the estimated effects are attributable to the WIA Adult Program; other factors are likely to have contributed. Hollenbeck, Kevin. (2009). Workforce Investment Act (WIA) net impact estimates and rates of return. Presented at European Commission-sponsored meeting, “What the European Social Fund Can Learn from the WIA Experience,” Washington, DC. Retrieved from http://research.upjohn.org/confpapers/2.
Health and Wellbeing since 1919. From the start: Wellbeing for the whole family. In 1919 Käthe and Eugen Beurer were living in poor conditions at Frauenstrasse 57 in Ulm. But the couple, in particular Käthe Beurer as the driving force, had an idea, a vision: as an alternative to the then very common hot water bottle, electrically operated heating pads would provide people with cosy warmth in future. A very practical invention in times in which central heating was not a standard feature of a home. Heinrich Stanger from Reutlingen had become acquainted with the manufacture of heating pads whilst in the USA and, following his return to Ulm in 1908, started production of the first models in Germany. The relevant expertise was therefore on hand when Käthe Beurer and her husband ventured into self-employment in 1919. Despite all the difficult circumstances, "production" began, albeit in modest conditions at first. The first units were produced using two sewing machines in their bedroom at home. Due to strong inflation, the company was on the verge of collapse. Eugen and Käthe Beurer were convinced about their product and held on to their vision. The entrepreneur Hermann Bantleon joined the young company, in the wake of which the company was entered in the commercial register. At the end of the 1920s, the cat's head was established as the logo. "Beurer cat brings warmth and comfort to a cold bed!" That was the slogan with which Beurer aggressively and yet humorously addressed potential customers from 1930 onward. The cat logo united all the qualities that one had come to expect from the products of this still young company. Warmth, comfort and well-being should all be experienced by the owners of Beurer heating pads. The real cat on the lap had at this point already become a bit of a veteran. Other attributes of our purring, four-legged friend – trust, homeliness and reliability – were synonymous with Beurer products. The cat's head would characterise the image of Beurer for almost 70 years. Eugen Beurer had the thermostat and thermostat fixing patented, therefore laying the foundations for heat-regulating heating pads. Hermann Bantleon resigned as a partner of the company. After a difficult start, initial successes and failures, Beurer celebrated its 15th anniversary in 1934. This milestone also marked the start of innovative change for the still young company. Bernhard Beurer, the son of the founding couple, joined the company at the age of 22 and brought youthful energy to the business. While the hard work producing heating pads continued in Ulm, Bernhard travelled all over the country, becoming a "one-man sales wonder". Helped by the generally good economic situation and the extensive travel activities of Beurer junior, the company experienced a rapid upturn. With the generation change, Beurer made a giant leap forward. In 1935, the company already had 100 employees. The extensive travel activities of Bernhard Beurer laid the foundations for successful distribution and the growth of the brand. Production had to be increased, which resulted in the relocation to a former restaurant in Söflinger Strasse in Ulm, where Beurer still has its head office to this day. In the course of the war, however, the company's home city was not spared the serious consequences of the allied bombings, which became more and more intensive towards the end of the conflict. As an important centre of the German arms industry, the city was a key target for the bombings, which were increasingly intensified from 1944, and were also carried out during the daytime from spring of the same year. The worst attack took place on 17 December 1944. A total of 1500 tonnes of high-explosive and incendiary bombs turned the city of Ulm into a sea of flames. In 1945, the whole company site in Söflingen lay in ruins and ashes, expensive machinery and raw materials had been destroyed and at first it looked like restarting would be impossible. The entrepreneurial spirit of the Beurer family was, as in many medium-sized German companies, unbroken and therefore the rebuilding of the Beurer plant began immediately after the end of the war. In the very same year, the company was able to start initial – albeit limited – production. Beurer invested heavily in advertising and marketing. Beurer appeared at the Hanover Trade Fair for the first time with its own stand. The launch of the electric blanket by Beurer in Germany. The patent for a stepless temperature control followed. In the same year, production of the bed warmer began. After slow sales to begin with, it increasingly became the biggest revenue contributor. Beurer presented modern irons, known as "high-speed ironers". Construction of the new factory at Söflinger Strasse 218 Beurer was mentioned in the yearbook "Die westdeutsche Wirtschaft und ihre führenden Männer" (The West German economy and its leading men) by the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. Due to lack of space at Söflinger Strasse, a branch was built in Uttenweiler. With 400 employees, a revenue of DM 6.5 million was achieved. Hans-Dieter Bühler, the son-in-law of Bernhard Beurer, became the third generation of the family to join the company. Celebration to mark the company's 50th anniversary featuring the yodeller Franz Lang and the Bavarian cabaret artist Georg Blädel. Beurer invested in numerous new manufacturing machines. Cooperation with the Stuttgart-based company Progress, resulting in successful expansion of the distribution network. Käthe Beurer died in Ulm. With 300 employees, Beurer was producing heating pads, electric blankets, coffee pot cosies, plate warmers and heated overalls for workers in cold conditions. Erich Deuser, physiotherapist to the German national football team, relied on the Beurer rheumatherm-vario heating pad. Eugen Beurer died in Ulm, Bernhard Beurer took over as sole manager. Purchase of the company Hadi, manufacturer of heating products. Beurer presented its products at the "German Industrial Products" exhibition in Moscow. Launch of high-speed bed warmers featuring a microprocessor-controlled signal wire. Development of the first neck heating pad. Start of the cooperation with sales representatives from all over the Federal Republic of Germany. The Dutch importer Martex became a sales subsidiary. Invention of the automatic switch-off function for heating products. While Beurer boasted a considerable market share (approx. 75%) in the area of heating products at the beginning of the 1980s, the demand for this segment was gradually stagnating. To counteract this development, Beurer supplemented the range with other and new products that were not related to flexible heating. The expansion of the range was mainly pursued by Dr Hans-Dieter Bühler. The new category was christened with the trendsetting name "BodyFit". At that time, it included massagers, infrared lamps and blood pressure monitors. A particular highlight to mention is that Eberhard Gienger, World Champion on the high bar, became the new face of the BodyFit line advertisements in 1987. Over the years, "BodyFit" grew more and more rapidly and even though the name was dropped many years ago, the products from this area make up 70% of today's revenue. Launch of blood pressure monitors and clinical thermometers. Beurer was the market leader in Germany in the "flexible heating" sector. Growing market shares in the European region as well. Repositioning of "BodyFit" in the direction of "Wellness". Establishment of the production site in Veszprém, Hungary and the sales subsidiary Boneco in Vienna. Launch of room air-conditioners. Until the beginning of the 1990s, the cat's head performed many years of faithful service as a trademark on posters, flyers, catalogues, as Beurer mascots and in many households a well-loved member of the family. Beurer stopped using the cat's head as a trademark for good after approx. 70 years. The reason for this decision was the expansion of the range taking place at that time, which now also included many product groups that were no longer connected to the cat's head. Acquisition of the Dutch market leader Inventum. Acquisition of the hitherto largest and last competitor still producing in Germany, Wetzotherm. Beurer became the only manufacturer of flexible heating products in Germany. Beurer was the leading manufacturer in Europe of electronic devices for health and well-being. Beurer launched another product range: scales. Bernhard Beurer died in Ulm. The company remained in family ownership. Start of fully automated production of underblankets. Marco Bühler became the fourth generation of the family to join the company and became technical director in 2004. "Beauty" range expansion with manicure devices, facial saunas, etc. Establishment of Beurer Far East Ltd., with head office in Hong Kong for quality control and supplier management. Worldwide partnerships and investments, expansion towards Eastern Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Launch of the heart rate monitor range. Beurer half marathon in Ulm. Launch of the "Medical" product category and presentation of blood glucose monitors. Beurer among the top 100 most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany Change of name from GmbH & Co. KG to Beurer GmbH. Beurer celebrated its 90th anniversary. Beurer was once again in the top 100 most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany Udo Walz by Beurer cooperation. With "Udo Walz by Beurer", the Ulm-based family company created its own world of haircare within its Beauty division and offered the basis for the perfect look with over 25 sophisticated beauty products. Beurer is a traditional company and has been awarded the title of "Brand of the Century" by media and economic experts for its heating pads. Beurer Connect had a new star – the HealthManager. The user has the option of transferring measured values to the HealthManager app via Bluetooth® technology and Near Field Communication or using the conventional USB method. Once there, measured values can be analysed and compared with each other. Web data can also be synchronised between the systems using HealthManager. With all these great features, Beurer offers a truly modern health management system. Beurer expanded its range to include the AS 80 activity sensor and linked two more product groups "Activity" and "Sleep" to the HealthManager health management system. Beurer once again named brand of the century for heating pads. The title was awarded by the renowned publisher Dr. Florian Langenscheidt. Beurer is expanding its Connect range. Beurer's new range of apps covers many topics relating to health, well-being and safety – we have the right app for everyone. Beurer is launching the SleepLine, which helps you to fall asleep, sleep through the night and wake up more easily. The family of apps is continuing to grow with the Beurer FreshRoom app, Beurer SleepQuiet app and the Beurer myIPL, thus following the trend of digitisation. Oliver Neuschl becomes Commercial Director. Beurer is among the "Top 100 Growth and Revenue Stars" chosen by the Munich Strategy Group, together with the daily newspaper "Die Welt". For this purpose, the sales and EBIT developments of 3,500 companies from 2011 to 2015 were evaluated. At number 34, we are in the top 1% of the 3,500 companies evaluated. In order to position Beurer even more strongly in the global healthcare market, additional subsidiaries are being established in India, Poland and Switzerland. Beurer takes over the fitness start-up Antelope. Antelope is known for its performance-enhancing sportswear with integrated electrodes for mobile electrostimulation. This is a very special year for Beurer: Käthe and Eugen Beurer founded the company 100 years ago and laid the foundation for an innovative and successful company. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Beurer starts production of face masks and donates 25,000 masks to residents and staff at residential care facilities for the elderly in Ulm and Neu-Ulm. Beurer launches a new product group called "Barbers Corner". Beurer expands its site in Hungary into a European production facility for medical devices and now also manufactures products for the medical sector in addition to heat products. Beurer launches collaborations with Barbara Becker, tennis star Angelique Kerber and the German Tennis Federation. The focus is on topics such as fitness, efficient training, regeneration and well-being. Change in the management team: Alongside Marco Bühler and Oliver Neuschl, Sebastian Kebbe becomes the new Managing Director for Marketing & Sales. The top model and TV star Rebecca Mir becomes the new face of Beurer's hair styling range. In cooperation with Beurer, she is now an advertising ambassador for three products for professional hair styling. After a 3-year construction period, Beurer inaugurates the new administration building – the "Beurer Campus". In addition to offices and mobile workspaces, there is a new main entrance with a reception area and a large showroom for product presentation. Beurer celebrates its success with its first TV campaign. The slogan for the ad is "Take care of yourself". Centrally in focus is one of the electric heating blankets and an electric heat pad. Beurer is producing a comprehensive sustainability report for the first time. This action is because Beurer seeks to keep taking steps towards becoming a more sustainable company. Sustainable business and social commitment have been part of its corporate philosophy for many years now. In addition, Beurer has firmly established responsible resource usage in its corporate goals for the future. Founding of the Beurer Benelux subsidiary in the Netherlands and Beurer Korea. Introduction of the "Dental care" product category with two electric toothbrushes for healthy oral hygiene. Beurer is also expanding its offering with the high-quality men's range. The product line includes a hair clipper, beard trimmer, multigroomer, rotary shaver and precision trimmer. Whether it's your hair, beard or body – our Beurer men's range has the perfect shaver for anyone to create their desired look. A further highlight of the year is the EC SafePlus Emergency Wristband that makes everyday life even safer. This modern alternative to an emergency button is equipped with an automatic fall detection function which quickly contacts the emergency responders both at home and when on the go. In an emergency, the integrated speakerphone function also enables a voice connection to be established with the wristband wearer.
Are you grappling with the ever-so-tricky challenge of keeping your customer engagement alive and kicking? Well, let’s dive right into the heart of the matter: email list management. It’s more than just a buzzword; it’s your golden ticket to transforming those pesky pain points into powerhouse opportunities. In today’s fast-paced business world, where every click and open counts, mastering the art of email list management can be the game-changer your company needs. From unresponsive subscribers to dwindling open rates, let’s unpack how a well-oiled email list management strategy can turn these hurdles into stepping stones for success. Get ready to explore the ins and outs of this crucial tool and see your business soar! Email list management often emerges as a beacon of hope for companies grappling with the chaotic seas of digital marketing. It’s no secret that keeping an email list organised, engaged, and growing is akin to juggling flaming torches while balancing on a tightrope. It’s tricky, to say the least. This article dives into how effective email list management can not only soothe the burn of these common challenges but also transform your email marketing into a well-oiled machine, fuelling engagement, conversions, and, ultimately, customer loyalty. Table of contents: What is Email List Management? Peeling back the layers, Email List Management is a multifaceted concept, integral to the success of email marketing campaigns. Defining Email List Management Email List Management, in essence, is the strategic handling of your email contacts. It involves processes and practices that ensure your email list is accurate, up-to-date, and segmented according to various criteria. This segmentation allows for more personalised and effective communication with your audience. Core Principles of Email List Management The principles guiding Email List Management are straightforward yet profound: - Accuracy: Keeping your list free of errors and outdated information. - Segmentation: Dividing your list into relevant groups based on criteria like demographics, behavior, or preferences. - Compliance: Adhering to legal standards and respecting subscriber preferences. - Engagement: Continuously engaging with your list to maintain interest and relevance. The Importance of Email List Management Why prioritise Email List Management? The answer lies in its undeniable impact on the effectiveness of your marketing strategies. Proper management of your email list can be the difference between a campaign that resonates and one that falls flat. It’s the backbone of targeted marketing, ensuring that your messages are not just sent, but also seen, read, and acted upon. Advantages of Using Email List Management Harnessing the power of Email List Management unlocks a plethora of advantages for your marketing endeavors. Benefits of Effective Email List Management - Increased Deliverability: A well-managed list means fewer bounces and better deliverability rates. - Higher Engagement Rates: Targeted emails result in higher open and click-through rates. - Cost Efficiency: By focusing on interested parties, you reduce wastage of resources. How Email List Management Can Improve Customer Engagement Engaging customers is not just about reaching them; it’s about reaching them in a way that resonates. Email List Management allows you to tailor your messages to the specific interests and needs of different segments of your audience. This personalised approach fosters a deeper connection with your customers, enhancing their engagement and loyalty. Common Pitfalls in Email List Management Steers clear of these common mistakes in Email List Management: - Neglecting List Hygiene: Failing to regularly clean your list can lead to reduced deliverability and engagement. - Over-Segmentation: While segmentation is crucial, overdoing it can complicate your campaigns unnecessarily. - Ignoring Subscriber Preferences: Not respecting opt-in and opt-out requests can harm your brand’s reputation. Is Using an Email List Management a Good Idea? The decision to use Email List Management should be weighed carefully, considering both its benefits and challenges. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Email List Management To gauge the effectiveness of Email List Management, consider: - ROI: Assess the return on investment by comparing the costs against the revenue generated from your email campaigns. - Engagement Metrics: Look at open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates to measure engagement. - List Growth Rate: A healthy list should see steady growth over time. Key Considerations When Using Email List Management Techniques To make the most of Email List Management, keep these key considerations in mind. Essential Factors in Email List Management - Quality Over Quantity: Focus on the quality of your list rather than just the number of subscribers. - Regular Maintenance: Regularly update and clean your list to maintain its health and effectiveness. - List Engagement: Monitor how recipients interact with your emails and adjust your strategy accordingly. Best Practices for Email List Management Follow these best practices to optimise your Email List Management: - Segment Your List: Tailor you’re messaging to different audience segments for increased relevance. - Personalise Your Emails: Use subscriber data to personalise emails, making them more engaging. - Test and Optimise: Continuously test different aspects of your emails (like subject lines and content) and optimise based on the results. - Respect Privacy: Always comply with privacy laws and respect subscriber preferences. - Monitor Performance: Regularly track key metrics to understand the effectiveness of your campaigns and make data-driven decisions. Alternatives to Using Email List Management Exploring the realm of email marketing, it’s clear that Email List Management is a key player. But what if we peek beyond? Let’s explore some alternative strategies. Other Strategies for Email Campaign Management - Direct Outreach: Personalised, direct contact can sometimes yield better results, especially in B2B scenarios. - Social Media Integration: Leveraging social media platforms for outreach and engagement. - Content Marketing: Using valuable content to attract and retain a clearly defined audience. Comparing Email List Management with Alternative Methods While Email List Management focuses on nurturing and utilising your email database, alternative methods like social media marketing broaden your reach. Content marketing, on the other hand, helps in establishing thought leadership and brand loyalty. Strategies for Effective Email List Management Diving deeper into Email List Management, let’s uncover strategies to maximise its potential. Techniques for Maximising Email List Potential - Regular Audits: Periodically review your list for relevance and engagement. - Responsive Design: Ensure your emails are mobile-friendly, as a significant portion of users access emails on mobile devices. - Dynamic Content: Use dynamic content to personalise emails based on user behaviour and preferences. Innovative Approaches to Email List Management - AI Integration: Utilise AI tools for predictive analytics and automated segmentation. - Interactive Emails: Incorporate interactive elements like polls or quizzes to boost engagement. Tools and Software for Email List Management In the toolbox of Email List Management, software and tools play a crucial role. Overview of Email List Management Software Email List Management software offers features like automation, tracking, and analytics, which are essential for effective campaign management. These tools can streamline processes, making management more efficient. Comparing Different Email List Management Tools When comparing tools, consider factors like usability, integration capabilities, features offered, and pricing. Some tools may offer advanced analytics, while others might excel in automation. Segmenting Your Email List Segmentation is a cornerstone in the architecture of Email List Management. The Art of Email List Segmentation Email List Segmentation is about dividing your audience into smaller, more focused groups. This allows for more targeted and relevant communication, which can significantly improve engagement rates. Practical Tips for Segmenting Email Lists - Demographic Segmentation: Divide your list based on age, location, or job title. - Behavioural Segmentation: Segment based on user behavior, like purchase history or website activity. - Engagement Level: Differentiate between highly engaged subscribers and those who are less active. Reengaging Inactive Subscribers Breathing new life into dormant email subscribers is a crucial aspect of Email List Management. Let’s dive into how you can rekindle the spark with your audience. Strategies for Reviving Dormant Email Subscribers - Re-engagement Campaigns: Craft compelling campaigns specifically designed to re-capture the attention of inactive subscribers. - Feedback Surveys: Send out surveys to understand why they disengaged and what might bring them back. Techniques for Reengaging with Your Audience - Personalised Offers: Use data to create personalised offers that resonate with their interests. - Engaging Content: Refresh your content strategy to include more engaging and relevant topics. Maintaining a Clean Contact List A clean email list is a happy email list. Let’s explore why and how to maintain it. Importance of Regularly Cleaning Your Email List Regular cleaning ensures your Email List Management efforts are not in vain. It helps in reducing bounce rates and improving overall engagement. How to Keep Your Email List Healthy and Engaged - Regular Audits: Conduct periodic audits to remove inactive or unresponsive subscribers. - Update Subscriber Information: Encourage subscribers to update their information to keep your list current. Email List Validation A step often overlooked in Email List Management is the validation of your email list. The Process of Email List Validation Email List Validation involves verifying the accuracy and deliverability of the email addresses on your list. This process helps in identifying and removing invalid or risky email addresses. Benefits of Regular Email List Validation - Improved Deliverability: Reduces the chance of your emails ending up in the spam folder. - Better Engagement Rates: Ensures your emails are reaching active and interested subscribers. Email List Management FAQs Let’s address some frequently asked questions about Email List Management. How Can Email List Management Drive Revenue Growth? Effective Email List Management can lead to more targeted and personalised campaigns, resulting in higher conversion rates and, ultimately, revenue growth. What Are the Latest Trends in Email List Management? Current trends include the use of AI for better segmentation, increased focus on privacy and data protection, and the integration of omnichannel marketing strategies. How Does Email List Management Affect Customer Lifetime Value? By fostering better engagement and loyalty, Email List Management can significantly increase the lifetime value of customers. What Are the Ethical Considerations in Email List Management? Ethical considerations include respecting subscriber privacy, obtaining consent for communication, and ensuring transparency in data usage. How to Measure the Success of Email List Management? Success can be measured through metrics like open rates, click-through rates, conversion rates, and list growth rate. What Role Does Automation Play in Email List Management? Automation streamlines various aspects of Email List Management, from segmentation to sending out personalised emails, making the process more efficient. How to Handle Privacy and Data Protection in Email List Management? Adhering to data protection laws, securing subscriber data, and being transparent about data usage are key to handling privacy in Email List Management. In conclusion, email list management emerges as a pivotal tool in steering the course of your marketing campaigns towards success. It’s not just about keeping your list organised; it’s about engaging effectively with your audience through personalised communication, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the health of your list. By focusing on quality over quantity, regularly updating and cleaning your list, and respecting subscriber preferences, you can enhance engagement, increase deliverability, and ultimately drive revenue growth. 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Jackie Reed, has agreed to remain President for the 2023/4 season. Alan Beadie becomes President-elect. Marc Murray, Director of Music at Bury Parish Church, remains as Secretary of the Association. Ken Fayle remains Treasurer, with the additional role of Data Protection Officer, while George Housley remains Membership Secretary. Confirmation of the syllabus arrangements will be updated on this website regularly and also in the regular newsletters to members. Saturday, 25th September 2023 Visit to The Church of The Ascension, Salford. 12.30pm - 4.00pm The church roof and interior was destroyed by arson in 2017 but has been rebuilt.Henry Groves & Son of Nottingham have created a new organ using vintage Nicholson pipework a new Tuba on 12" wind from Booths of Leeds and using their own direct-electric action soundboards. The total of 52 stops are controlled from a 3 manual moveable low-level terraced detached console built by Renatus of Bideford. The event includes a light lunch, and as well as the BDOA, the resident organist, Anthony Williams has invited participation by the associations in Oldham, Rochdale & Tameside, Bolton, Liverpool and Chester. This should make it a chance to catch up with friends from around N W England and perhaps to make new ones. The church is on Ascension Road, Salford, M7 1AG and is just four minutes walk from bus stops supported by various services. Sunday, 15th October 2023 at 4.00pm Members Composite Recital at St George, Church, Stockport Here is a link to the specification : https://www.npor.org.uk/NPORView.html?RI=H00041 St George’s Church is located between Buxton Road and Bramhall Lane South. Access to the church is via ‘the South Avenue’ from Buxton Road. SatNav: SK2 6NU 25th November 2023 at 2.00pm Demystifying the Organ at St John's Church, Heaton Mersey Saturday, 20th January 2024 at 2.00pm Open Console at St Martin’s Church, Low Marple, SK6 5DT If you have purchased some of those lovely new organ books over the last few months, why not play the pieces in these volumes. There are no repertoire demands for this event or indeed our February event. Saturday, 10th February 2024 Open Console 11.30am Heaton Park Methodist Church, M25 1JA Lunch at a local venue 2.00pm St Margaret’s Church, Prestwich, M25 1AN Saturday, 2nd March 2024 – Improvisation Class. Darius Batiwalla leads an Improvisation Class which is not limited to : extension of a hymn (eg Offertory hymn), variations on a hymn, free improvisation or improvisation on a given theme, or fanfares. Saturday, April 2023 Visit to Leeds Saturday, May 2024 Annual General Meeting followed by lunch and recital
I’m very excited to have Gaie Sebold on SBTS today, and I’m especially excited because I got to read her fabulous new novel, Babylon Steel, in its infancy when it was work-shopped in the well-known London genre writing group, the T Party. It was amazing then. It’s stunning now. Definitely one for the ‘must read’ list. Welcome Gaie! It’s difficult to say where exactly the story of Babylon Steel started, except that years ago, and two novels back, I had a vague idea about a brothel that existed in a place that got a lot of very odd travellers passing through. I had some idea that it would be a sort of noirish comedy with the clients based on certain recognisable fantasy heroes; though with their names changed to protect the not-very-innocent. If I remember rightly, it started with the madam describing the house rules, which included such things as ‘No-one gets turned into anything without prior arrangement,’ and ‘Any payment that turns into leaves the next day will result in bits being broken off. Yes, those bits.’ This went into the ‘ideas I might do something with one day’ file, and is one of the very few things ever to come back out. There was already a trace of Babylon’s voice in the voice of the madam, but several more things had to happen before I could actually write the book. I had to write a lot more first; and become more confident in what I was doing. Producing a novel that was good enough to get me an agent, although that one still hasn’t been picked up by a publisher, was a great help in boosting my confidence. But equally importantly, I had to develop my own ideas and emotions around sexuality. I was brought up in a fairly straightlaced household; my parents were very much of their era. Now, since they were both born in the 19-teens (I was a late baby) that era was about five minutes past Edwardian. They were good people, but it took me many, many years and some interesting and enjoyable experiences to shake off their ideas about sex and develop my own. Which, needless to say, ended up rather different. I moved from thinking of sex as something scary, and shameful, and done by women only under duress or in return for some form of social acceptance, into thinking of it as something that should be healthy, and celebrated, and done by women because they like it and they damn well want to. Along the way, I took longsword lessons. I never got very good at it, but I did learn quite a lot about the realities of fighting with blades from people who knew a great deal more than I did, and it helped to give me some of the real physical feel of fighting. I also got into live action role play (for those who don’t know, LARPing is basically dressing up as fantasy characters and running around in a wood hitting people with latex weapons. Or shouting spells at them if you’re playing a wizard). It’s immense fun, and even though, of course, it’s nothing like being in a real battle (the point is not to actually injure people, which is why the weapons are latex) it can be amazingly emotionally intense. I’ve been in tears; not just when a friend’s character ‘dies’ but when somebody does something noble and self-sacrificing. That probably sounds unhealthy! But it’s powerful. You can get a sense of emotional intensity, of clear right and wrong, which can be hard to come by in our often mundane and muddled lives. Also, of course, you get to hit people with stuff, indulge in the filthiest double-entendres in the history of language, and laugh yourself sick. At least you do with the bunch I play with. All of these experiences contributed to the character and voice of Babylon. Then I read about the Sumerian goddess of sexuality, Inanna. I’d heard of sacred prostitution, and legends of temples where the women had to give up their virginity to strangers in the name of the goddess, but I didn’t know much more. The fact that Inanna was also a goddess of war helped push the vague ideas I had into shape, and the book began to coalesce. Of course, it went through a lot of changes. At one point I thought of basing the plot around Inanna’s descent to the underworld, one of the few written legends of Inanna that survives, but that got abandoned, as I was having too much fun with my own ideas. There are a few shadows of it that remain in Babylon Steel but you’d have to know where to look, I think. And that, as best I remember, is it. Of course there was, undoubtedly, a lot of subconscious stuff that fed in from years of reading, and watching films, and being around people. And a lot of boring stuff where I wrote several scenes, hated them, kept one character and three paragraphs and trashed the rest, and so on and so forth. And the odd stuff that happens when characters you thought were minor turn out not to be, and characters you thought were the bad guys are, at most, morally ambiguous. But that is not so much about the genesis of a story as its maturing. Not sex, but pregnancy. And that’s a whole other subject. We girls, sprawled on cushions in a silk-hung room. Shakanti seated in the corner, impatient. And our new trainer, a graceful and soft-voiced woman in linen the clean blue of a spring sky. She had assistants with her, two young men, two young women, in loose white robes. “My name is Livaia,” she told us. “I am here to teach you how to give pleasure, and how to receive it. It is something that almost anyone can learn to do with some degree of craft, and that is well enough. However, it is the subtleties which transform craft into art. Subtlety, the capacity to take that extra care, is the mark of the true artist.” She beckoned forward one of the young men. He was very handsome, with the sculpted body of an athlete and a gentle smile. “First,” Livaia said, “is anyone here still virgin? Come, there’s no need to be ashamed.” I happened to glance at Shakanti, who was glaring, and looked away fast. Renavir’s hand went up, spearing the air. She, too, glanced at Shakanti – seeking approval, poor child. Then, after a moment, Velance’s hand went up, too. Neither of them surprised me. “Then we shall start with the basics.” She gestured the young man to take off his robe. There were gasps and giggles – most of us had, of course, at least seen a cock before, but not in such circumstances. “Now,” she said, “I will show you how things work, and then, we shall move on to making them work better. Jalis here is in no need of encouragement, as you can see. I think being in the presence of so many pretty young ladies has had an effect on him. But sometimes encouragement is required.” She took him in hand, so to speak, and so our first lesson in the heart of the seductive arts began. Growing up as I had, crammed in among the other servants, and later out with the caravans, I’d had neither the time nor the inclination to be especially modest, though with Sesh and Kyrl watching over me like a pair of mother hawks, I’d remained virgin until Hap-Canae. I enjoyed the lessons. When it moved from demonstration by Livaia to the point when we had to take part, I was more than ready. Watching people seduce each other did nothing to damp my own fires, and when it was my turn to sink into the cushions with Jalis, Livaia had to coach me not to take things too quickly. Jalis. My second lover. Gentle, adept – not, perhaps, overburdened with brains but exquisitely good at what he did. My own responses surprised me: I had thought things with Hap-Canae were marvellous, and was surprised to discover that they could be much more so. I began to realise that Hap-Canae’s bedroom techniques lacked a certain something. I tried not to think about it. Of course, I wouldn’t dream of telling him, or suggesting that he pay a little attention to my own pleasure as well as his. After all I was, still, so grateful. Where to find Gaie Sebold: Gaie’s website: http://www.gaiesebold.com Twitter: @Babylon_ Steel and @GaieSebold
Table of Contents Hide - What is Premium Pricing? - What are some examples of successful premium pricing strategies? - What are the legal considerations for premium pricing? - How to set prices for new premium products? - How to maintain premium pricing while ensuring quality? - How to deal with premium pricing challenges? - How to use data and technology to support premium pricing? - Premium Pricing FAQs - What is premium pricing example? - How do you price a premium? - What are the types of price? - What is premium in pricing strategy? - Related Articles We understand that the e-commerce industry’s fierce competition forces you to compete on price. However, some customers do not look for low rates. Instead, they seek exclusivity. The premium pricing (prestige pricing) strategy is ideal for e-commerce vendors who want to build a high-end company with a strong brand identity. Read to learn more about premium pricing with examples. Premium pricing is the practice of pricing the products or services at a higher level to give the impression of a high-quality product. Furthermore, It is also known as prestige or image pricing. Customers, according to the theory, will pay higher prices for the correct picture and will not examine whether the price accurately represents the value. In Nike’s case, the company expresses value rather than the basic existence of the product. Premium pricing has the potential to provide businesses with a psychological marketing advantage. It does so by convincing consumers that there is an added value for the cost. It capitalizes on the buyer’s perception that one brand’s product is of better quality than rivals because it costs more. There are many examples of companies and brands leveraging their goods by premium pricing. Luxury car manufacturers are infamous for raising prices on high-end cars. A Toyota Camry or a Honda Civic can get you from point A to point B just as well as a Bentley or a BMW. However, consumers who enjoy driving around in expensive cars are unlikely to tolerate driving an entry-level sedan as their primary mode of transportation. A Rolex watch can cost well over ten grand depending on the amount of bling embedded. However, a Timex watch with twice as many features can be purchased for around $28 or less. They both say time, but it is clear that the Rolex is a status symbol that appeals to their clients. This is because it displays their financial performance as well as the correct time. The value is in the brand, not the functionality of the product. You can’t blame companies for charging exorbitant rates to reinforce the perceived value they provide to their consumers. Don’t worry, I know most of you aren’t in the business of marketing or selling hot kicks. Premium pricing is used by companies of all sizes to cater to consumers’ sense of worth and maximize income. You don’t have to be the owner of an iconic brand to use this premium pricing strategy successfully. There are several effective ways to use high prices as a guide to more realistic sales and as a means of communicating value. Let’s take a look at some of the techniques. #1. Create an enterprise-level (whether you have an enterprise product or not) One way to use premium pricing in your company is to build an expensive enterprise tier on your pricing page. Eric has previously addressed the premium pricing strategy. This is an efficient way to improve the perceived value of your offering as well as your revenue stream. For an example of a premium pricing strategy, if you sell a SaaS product for $50 per month, you can build an enterprise tier for $300 per month that includes a few extra features such as more storage or unlimited users. The enterprise tier will be out of reach for the majority of your prospective customers. However, it will act as a guidepost to the $50 product. Just keep in mind to have the right features in the target product so that it is a good buy for both your customers and your business. In this scenario, the business tier exists to reassure consumers that the $50 tier is a better deal. It does not have any superior functionality that the prospects would be drawn to but unable to afford. #2. Develop a respectable image for your business (and the right environment) Creating a prestigious picture for your business from the ground up is a critical factor in reinforcing higher prices. If you can boost the consumer experience by creating the right atmosphere and providing reliable, excellent service, your business can project an image that demonstrates your product is a better value at a higher price than your rivals. #3. Give your price the appropriate picture. The physical presence of your published prices may have an unconscious impact on your future buyers, increasing sales. Smaller details, such as ending your prices in 0s or 5s and avoiding decimal pricing, can sometimes justify a higher price by presenting a higher-quality image. This form of psychological pricing tactic is common in high-end restaurants. You’re unlikely to see a price like “8.99” for a meal unless you’re in a chain or franchise establishment. Prices ending in 9 are intended to persuade customers that they are getting a good deal. But prices consisting of round numbers (no cents, no decimals) can subtly convince customers that your company is trustworthy and your product is sophisticated. In other words, the high price they pay is justified. The design of your pricing page will also help you project the right picture of your prices and increase perceived value. Survey Monkey, which provides a robust software survey tool, is a good example of this premium pricing strategy. Their pricing page promotes the $25 per month Gold tier as the most common. They use color differentiation and a slightly larger pricing bracket to emphasize this. The Select tier below it includes all but one of the Gold tier’s features, but it costs $8 less per month, at $17. Customers are drawn to the more expensive Gold edition despite the lack of feature differentiation because it appears to be the better choice. The perceived value of the Gold bracket is increased further by a $65 per month option placed to its right. The option acts as a price anchor. Most customers are likely to be happy with the Select choice, but the main design elements and the price anchor help SurveyMonkey convince customers to choose Gold. #1. High-Profit Yield Naturally, increasing the price of a commodity would result in higher profit margins. Even though fewer people can afford iPhones than Xiaomi phones, Apple’s mobile profits are four times greater than Samsung’s. That is, you can make more money with fewer people. The value of a brand and the premium pricing are inextricably linked. While a high brand value helps a brand to introduce premium pricing, prestige prices, in turn, increase a brand’s value. #2. Promotes Products And Company Image Generally, such products are considered highly effective and create a feeling of quality. and this boosts the company’s image. The disadvantages of premium pricing include the following; #1. High Cost Of Advertisement Remember, as a premium brand, you must make it seem as if your products are of high quality, which means selling your products in the same way. Nike and Adidas will spend millions of dollars on marketing and advertisement next year. But the thing is, it works. #2. Problem Of Unique Selling Point The product value proposition and unique selling point must at least meet up with the people’s expectations else, you face the threat of losing your customers. Although this strategy involves an inelastic product, failure to keep your unique selling point abreast will lead to being out of business. #3. Limits Target Market Premium pricing strategies limit the size of your target audience. Generally, a vast number of a product’s target users are people in the middle class in society, and premium pricing automatically keeps them at arm’s length. What are some examples of successful premium pricing strategies? Examples of successful premium pricing strategies include Apple’s premium pricing for its high-end smartphones, luxury fashion brands such as Chanel and Louis Vuitton charging premium prices for their products, and hotel chains such as the Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons charging premium prices for their luxury accommodations. What are the legal considerations for premium pricing? In some countries, there are laws against price fixing, which restricts companies from colluding on prices. It is important for companies to comply with these laws and ensure that their premium pricing strategies are fair and not anti-competitive. How to set prices for new premium products? When setting prices for new premium products, consider the target market, production costs, and the prices of similar premium products. Analyze competitors’ premium pricing strategies, and use market research to gauge customer willingness to pay. How to maintain premium pricing while ensuring quality? To maintain premium pricing while ensuring quality, companies need to consistently deliver high-quality products and exceptional customer service. This helps justify the premium price and maintain customer trust in the brand. How to deal with premium pricing challenges? Premium pricing challenges include competition, changing customer needs, and maintaining product quality. Companies can address these challenges by continually improving their products, marketing effectively, and adjusting premium prices as needed. How to use data and technology to support premium pricing? Data and technology can be used to gather information on competitor prices, market trends, and customer behavior. This information can help inform premium pricing decisions and ensure that premium prices remain competitive. Premium pricing strategies aren’t limited to the major brands, but that doesn’t mean you can raise the prices. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: a 1% rise in price increases income by an average of 11%. Choose a price that reinforces the quality of the service to the appropriate audience and concentrate on increasing the value of your product. If you can effectively convey value, you can create your brand, minimize turnover, and keep customers coming back. The keys to retaining both integrity and higher margins are the same: consistency and avoiding bottom-line discounts. The software industry is not the place to cut prices to make fast conversions; doing so would result in an undervalued product and weak future sales. Build confidence and customer relationships by offering competitive rates that represent the work you’ve put into the company, and you’ll quickly outperform the competition. What is premium pricing example? Premium Pricing Examples If all you want is a watch to tell time, you can buy a Timex for $28The Timex may even have more bells and whistles than the Rolex, but consumers are willing to pay $10,000 for the Rolex because they perceive the product to be extremely high quality, and it is an ultimate status symbol. How do you price a premium? To calculate the price premium using the average price paid benchmark, managers can also divide a brand’s share of the market in value terms by its share in volume terms. If value and volume market shares are equal, there is no premium. What are the types of price? The following are common types of prices. - Psychological Prices. A price based on numerical cognition. … - Customary Price. A customary price is a historically common price that remains in place for an extended period of time. … - Price Points. … - Line Pricing. … - Bundle & Bulk. … - Variable Pricing. … - Recurring Price. … - Metered Service. What is premium in pricing strategy? 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Carmel Clay Schools’ Employee Wellness Center, alongside their healthcare partner Ascension St. Vincent, received national recognition at the World Health Care Congress Summit for their commitment to improving health outcomes, reducing health care costs and providing innovative health care practices for their employees and families. Carmel Clay Schools was the only school district in the country to receive this recognition. The World Health Care Congress is an organization that supports and recognizes a broad range of companies, organizations and health care providers who are transforming healthcare. The Carmel Clay Schools Wellness Center is available to Carmel Clay Schools’ employees and their families enrolled in the CCS insurance plan. The Wellness Center provides acute, preventative and wellness focused primary care services such as annual physicals, sick visits, lab services, immunizations, and health screenings at no cost to the employee. In addition, the Wellness Center employs two full-time physical therapists, two mental health therapists, a health coach, a registered dietitian and an on-site dispensary for a range of generics drugs. The Wellness Center has expanded to offer fitness classes to include strength training, TRX, Pilates, yoga and spin classes. Roger McMichael, Associate Superintendent of Business Affairs, was honored to be a guest speaker alongside other workplace and healthcare giants such as Microsoft, Aetna, and John’s Hopkins Hospital. He spoke about the evolution and success of the Carmel Clay Schools Wellness Center on a panel discussion titled, Leverage an Evidence-Based Clinic Strategy to Engage Your Population. “We began having conversations about the concept of employee wellness at Carmel Clay Schools in 2010 the wellness center became a reality in the spring of 2013.” said McMichael. “Fast forward to 2019 and you will see we are dedicated to focusing not only on employee wellness but on employee well-being, which encompasses our employees’ behavioral/emotional health, social health and even their financial health.” He added, “Many would be surprised to know that since we’ve launched the CCS Wellness Center we have not had an insurance premium increase in six years and as a result, compared to medical trend, the district saved 5 million dollars in 2017.” To learn more about the Carmel Clay Schools Wellness Center, click here to watch the September 11, 2019 Board Workshop.
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Rehabbing is currently the most popular form of real estate investing. All you need to do is turn on the TV, and you will find a show about rehabbing. Despite being so popular, however, not every investor knows what they are doing. A successful rehab is much more difficult than it appears on TV. If you don’t focus every step of the way, you may be disappointed with the results. Like everything else you do in business, you should have a system for maximizing results. Before you start your next rehab deal, there are a few things you need to know: 1. Understand your market: The market in which the property is located should have a direct impact on the work done to the house. All properties are not the same. The work you do for a rental property should not be the same for one you plan on selling. This doesn’t mean to ignore quality, but you need to know what your market offers. Some markets call for different materials, fixtures and appliances than others. By not knowing your market and doing the wrong work, you can end up wasting money. Something that personally appeals to you in a property may not be what the market demands. Items like a pool, hot tub and granite countertops are nice, but may not fit the specific property. Look at past sales to give you an idea of which amenities had the most impact on buyers. Understanding your market helps you stretch your dollar, quickly find buyers or renters and improves your bottom line. If you don’t fully know your market, you are basically rolling the dice and hoping that you produce a property people will want. 2. Set a realistic budget: Numbers hold the key to every rehab. You can have a great property in a great location, but if the numbers don’t work you won’t be successful. Anyone can set a rehab budget, but it is critical to make sure these numbers are realistic. If you are rehabbing to flip, start with your after repair value. It is important not to think that the work you do will add value that isn’t really there. Repairs and upgrades will improve the value, but not more than the market dictates. Once you know where your after repair value falls, you can set a budget. Instead of using estimates, try to get as many iron clad numbers as possible. In guessing, you will run into problems during the process. Going over your budget can cause you to take short cuts that directly impact the value. If you don’t know what the correct numbers are, reach out to a local contractor or ask a fellow investor. The numbers you use dictate everything that goes on in a rehab. Take the time to make sure you are using the right ones. 3. Get on the same page with your contractor: In a perfect world, you will have an experienced contractor that you can lean on during the project. This relationship is forged usually after months or years of working together. Even if you have worked together in the past, you still need to make sure you are on the same page. Before the first nail is hammered, you should discuss every aspect of the process. It is not enough to give your contractor a budget and leave it in their hands. Talk about your vision of the property and what your goals are. The more that you discuss with your contractor, the less likely it will be that there are issues down the road. Spending a few hours at the beginning of the project will save you from taking phone calls every day asking you what they should do. It will also help you follow your budget and do the work that you expect. Your contractor should be the point guard for the project, but you are still the coach. 4. Have your team in place: A typical rehab usually has a handful of tradesman that need to be in place. Even the best contractor cannot handle every aspect of a project. It is a mistake to assume that your electrician, painter or carpenter will be available when you need them. By having to work around one person’s schedule, you run the risk of delaying the entire rehab. As soon as you know the property is yours and your budget is in place, you should begin making phone calls. Find out availability and get as many quotes as possible. From day one of your rehab, you want to be able to hit the ground running. This means having your team in place and schedules for everyone. Things are always subject to change, but you need to have your team lined up and ready to go. Rehabbing a property can be an exciting and profitable experience. It can also leave you with months of stress if you don’t know what you are doing. Success is determined before any work begins. In your excitement over starting a new project, you need to take a step back and stick with your system. Following a proven system on every deal leads to increased success. Success leads to more rehab deals in the future.
Los Angeles: A man who was arrested for selling narcotics died while in police custody. On July 22, 2010, officers from LAPD’s Hollywood Narcotics Enforcement Detail and special agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration were involved in a joint task force targeting narcotics. Around 8 p.m., officers monitored a drug transaction in a business parking lot near Cahuenga Boulevard and Yucca Avenue in Hollywood. At the completion of the transaction, authorities arrested a suspect later identified as 45-year-old Alberto Arriaga. LAPD officers transported Arriaga to Hollywood station for booking. After he was booked, Arriaga complained of pain to his chest area. Officers summoned a rescue ambulance and Arriaga was rushed to Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital where he died the next day. The specific cause of Arriaga’s death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. LAPD’s Force Investigation Division will handle the in-custody death.
Providing support to people who are experiencing social isolation and At Spark, our primary focus is to help socially and economically disadvantaged people in our community to overcome social isolation and loneliness, an issue which has significant social, financial, and wellbeing impacts on the individual and within the Social isolation is a complex issue with people feeling isolated for a variety of reasons. They often find themselves spending more time alone. Being alone may leave people more vulnerable to loneliness which can affect their health and well-being. Studies show that loneliness and social isolation are associated with higher risks for physical health problems such as heart disease, depression and cognitive decline as well as significant financial and mental health issues. People who already experience poor health may be more likely to be socially isolated or lonely. This can put their physical and mental health at risk. Evidence shows that these adults are less healthy, have longer hospital stays, are readmitted to the hospital more often, and are more likely to die earlier than those with meaningful and supportive social connections. Our Neighbourhood Centre is a lifeline to many across the area and our groups and activities are designed to combat these negative effects whilst offering support or signposting to those in need. Over winter 22/23, we saw first-hand, the impact of the cost of living crisis with many of our members being forced to choose between heating and eating. Spark is a community-led organisation and offers a variety of volunteering opportunities from helping with teas and coffees for our weekly activities to formal programmes for pre-employability and digital skills and has big and exciting plans for late 2023 and into 2024. For more information about who we are and what we do please visit our website at www.sparkscot.com You can also help us by donating on our JustGiving Page We can create your personalised productions for you. Another way you can help us fundraise is to visit our online store. Spark Creations. There will find a selection of gifts and we can also create personalised products for you such as water bottles, mugs, travel cups, wearables and lots more. Head on over to the Spark Creations section of our website at:
A ballot amendment in Florida for the creation of a competitive retail electricity market is what Florida electricity utility FPL sought retribution against in recent headlines. When pv magazine USA reported that Warren Buffet said “maybe” to a gigawatt of solar and 400 MWh of energy storage, it was legislation similar to this that was being fought against. And back in 2015, when a petition that would let regular people sell some of their own solar started gaining traction, we saw the famous “political jiu jitsu” phrase arise as Florida utilities came together to fund a fake pro-solar bill. Sponsored by Citizens for Energy Choices, a petition – Right to Competitive Energy Market for Customers of Investor-Owned Utilities; Allowing Energy Choice – is one of 13 amendments that has gained preliminary qualification to be on the ballot when voters go to the polls in 2020. The initiative has approximately 345,000 of the 766,200 signatures needed by February 1, 2020 to get on the ballot. The initiative language must also be approved by the Florida Supreme Court, with oral arguments scheduled for August 28. Per their campaign finance page, Citizens for Energy Choices has collected just over $3 million as of the end of June. The Ballot Summary notes (full text pdf): Grants customers of investor-owned utilities the right to choose their electricity provider and to generate and sell electricity. Requires the Legislature to adopt laws providing for competitive wholesale and retail markets for electricity generation and supply, and consumer protections, by June 1, 2025, and repeals inconsistent statutes, regulations, and orders. Limits investor-owned utilities to construction, operation, and repair of electrical transmission and distribution systems. Municipal and cooperative utilities may opt into competitive markets. And while the more complete text of this pending amendment didn’t specifically say anything about solar power, the document did point out that “electricity customers” will have rights to “producing electricity themselves or in association with others”, as well, “nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the right of electricity customers to buy, sell, trade, or dispose of electricity”. With this language we would see the current legal position of solar in Florida change, as currently anyone who sells electricity to anyone else within the state is to be regulated as a utility, with all of the responsibilities of a utility. Recently, residential lease companies – starting with Sunrun, and followed by Vivint, Tesla, and Sunnova – had their residential equipment lease contracts approved by the state’s Public Service Commission. As these company’s leases for the Florida market are at a fixed price – not based directly on electricity generation – these companies were able to avoid the prohibition on sales of electricity by anyone but utilities. Equipment leasing of solar power had long been accepted in the Florida market, however, the large residential companies had skipped over the market – most likely due to murky legislative opinions. The case docket related to this potential amendment includes comments filed by Duke Energy, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Tampa Electric Company, FPL, the State Attorney General, the President of the Florida Senate, and others. Supporters of the amendment include NRG Energy, Inc., Vistra Energy Corp., National Energy Marketers Association and The Energy Choice Coalition. The Citizens for Energy Choice website notes that natural gas customers have been able to choose their suppliers since 1996, and estimates that this has saved those groups “billions”. A document on the website focused on the Texas deregulation experiment (pdf), suggests that residential and commercial prices have fallen since deregulation, with competitive residential just recently catching up to the price of regulated residential, and commercial electricity falling lower in price about a decade ago. Research by the Perryman Group estimates that if implemented in the near future, statewide competition in the Florida electric power market could generate benefits by 2030 including $8.3 billion in additional business activity and energy savings and over 90,000 jobs under conservative assumptions, with the potential for $9.7 billion in business activity and energy savings, as well as nearly 105,000 jobs. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused. If you want to cooperate with us and would like to reuse some of our content, please contact: [email protected].
Do you have an app that you want to run as an Administrator on Windows by default? If yes, go through this article to know how to achieve it. There are some apps or software in Windows 10 or 11 that run awfully if there are no administrative rights. Some apps end up giving various errors. For example, If you use Xampp, due to some restrictions or configuration it is no longer working great without admin rights. It may seem that it’s working fine. But, While closing the app, you may get errors. For this type of error, you may want some particular apps to run with admin rights by default. Table of Contents How to Run any Program as Administrator by Default in Windows 11/10 There are many types of Apps that Windows support. But, For Only Win32 apps/software you can tweak some settings that will open them as administrators by default. Here are the ways to do it. 1. Locat the Original App/Program File If you want, you can make any shortcuts of any programs run as admin by default. However, You may want to find the original program’s location as shortcuts may be temporary. Or Windows 11 or 10 start menu may not give you the option we are going to use. In this case, I suggest you right-click on the shortcut and click on Open File Location. It will open the location in File Explorer where the original app/software file exists. 2. Tweak the Properties After getting the file location, you can now proceed to the actual method. To enable run as administrator, you must go to the properties of that application. Here are the details. - At first, Right-click on the .exe file and go to its properties. - Now, Go to the compatibility tab and tick “Run this program as an administrator.” - Then, Click on Apply and OK. 3. Alternative Method if Compatibility Tab is Missing For some apps, there won’t be a compatibility tab. In this, case, you should follow an alternative way. Here are the details- - At first, Make a shortcut of the program if there is no existing shortcut. - Then, Go to its properties and go to the shortcut tab. - Now, Click on Advanced and then tick Run as administrator. - Save the settings. From now, That particular program will be run as administrator by default every time you open it. I hope this article will help you. If you have any opinion, share it in the comment box.
Deb Weiss-Gelmi found her roots in teaching children through songs as an elementary school teacher. She used songs for classroom management, for teaching literacy & math skills and discovered a uniquely joyful classroom environment. It was obvious to Deb right away that music makes learning easier, more effective and more fun! And what’s even better is that the brain research backs up what she joyfully experienced. Educational researchers find that music, movement and fun combined in one activity naturally increases the positive chemicals in the brain that help with concentrated sustained attention, with memory and with new learning. When Deb’s daughter was preschool age, she was unable to find a local kids’ yoga class or a good DVD at the time. So with her classroom experiences of teaching through songs and with her years in yoga, she started writing songs to teach yoga to kids in a similar way she’d been teaching kindergarten. And the rest, as they say, is history! Deb finds it deeply rewarding to guide her students (adults and children) from their first experiences with yoga through a deeper understanding of yoga and themselves. - Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) - Teaches at The Yoga Studio in Grand Rapids, MI - Teaches yoga through Zeeland Recreation, MI - Provides Sing Song Yoga® Teacher Training and Professional Development - Genuine respect for children - Bachelorʼs in Elementary Education (BSEd) and Child Development - Masterʼs in reading and literacy K-12 (MA) - Shares parenting and teaching insights in her blog - Yoga since 2001 - Also teaches adult yoga Our mission at Sing Song Yoga® is to introduce yoga to children and families in a fun, child-friendly, brain-friendly way in hopes that yoga will become a part of their lives for years to come. Therefore, the benefits of yoga can be enjoyed through the teenage years, into adulthood, and up through old age.
When Live Well was being established five years ago there was a focus on creating a place where many could come to heal their muscle, joint, nerve and ligament problems naturally. We feel that by having chiropractic care, pilates rehabilitation classes and exercise classes along with massage and acupuncture we have revived the opportunity for people to find the best care for their problems at a cost that is affordable, natural and easily accessible. What we have learned since opening is that patients are more proactive about their health than we ever thought. Approximately 85-95% of patients that we have worked with over the years have the immediate preference of wanting natural health care such as what Live Well offers before trying medications, injections or surgery for their complaints. We are also thrilled that so many people are searching for a doctor that will work with the patient in a team approach that involves everything from treatment decisions to challenging the knowledge of the doctor on new care options. Our therapists often communicate the results of their sessions to the chiropractor so that on re-examination a broader picture is created for the patient to understand what helps most and where to go with further care if necessary. At Live Well the chiropractors, pilates instructors, massage therapists and acupuncturist enjoy the group healing approach as each provider has their own talents, intuition and knowledge on healing that adds opportunity for change in the patient. If there is a spectrum of health care for spine related issues that at one end has spinal surgery as the extreme and over the counter ointments for a back issue at the other extreme then chiropractic care is centered in a good position at mid-line to help a lot of people. At Live Well we feel that careful examination must be done to diagnose a problem so that the best treatment plan can be discussed. If a patient seems to be beyond our abilities for care in terms of injury we will always want to refer to a specialist outside our office. We do not profess to be experts of all issues, but we do know that not all issues will respond in the same way to care and as a result non-invasive health care options for most are the best place to start. If you have a health related problem that you would like to discuss with one of our specialists please feel free to contact our office to schedule a consultation.
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. HUAWEI is finally putting a bigger focus on software updates I can count on one hand how many updates my HUAWEI Mate 9 has received since launch. It’s October 2017, and the Mate 9 sitting in my desk drawer is running Android 7.0 Nougat with the April 2017 security patch. I bet most people would agree that this isn’t acceptable, especially with vulnerabilities like BlueBorne floating around. Apparently that’s not going to be much of an issue any longer. At a briefing in Shenzhen, China, Dr. Chenglu Wang, President of Software Engineering at HUAWEI, told Android Authority the company is putting a much bigger focus on software updates in the future. First order of business: updating its legacy phones. The company says Android 8.0 Oreo with EMUI 8 will roll out to the HUAWEI Mate 9 within four weeks after the Mate 10 launches. The company didn’t give an official estimate on when Oreo will roll out to the P10 series, though we do know it’s coming “in the near future.” The Mate 9 will get some of the Mate 10‘s fancy new AI features, including Smart Tips that prompt you to change your phone settings when it senses you’re in a certain environment. Unfortunately the Mate 9 won’t get the Mate 10’s new AI camera features due to the fact that the Mate 9 doesn’t feature HUAWEI’s AI chip, the Kirin 970. Dr. Wang also says the update to Android Oreo and EMUI 8 brings Google’s Project Treble to new and old Huawei devices, which means security updates will be much more frequent. The company hopes to release security patches every three months to lower-end devices and every month for higher-end phones.
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In this extraordinary time of uncertainty, fear and instability, Peace Brigades International (PBI) extends our solidarity to all of you who are struggling to remain optimistic in the face of such unique and global challenges. PBI remains convinced that solidarity, empathy and connection can help us overcome this historic moment and perhaps remind us of the importance of these fundamental human characteristics in the construction of fairer societies based on respect, tolerance and inclusion of all voices. We are all human rights defenders and must take this responsibility seriously in the face of the major challenges we are being confronted with. We rely on States to guarantee our rights, and when they fail to do so, we must raise our voices and advocate for those more vulnerable than ourselves. Human rights defenders are playing fundamental roles in ensuring that vulnerable communities have access to healthcare and information about the virus and its impacts in the absence of adequate State protections. They are holding States to account, pushing for better access to information, organising water and sanitation campaigns amongst other fundamental activities. Protecting these people will ensure a faster and more effective response to the health crisis. Those defending their territories are still at huge risk in contexts of political violence where threats, attacks and killings of defenders continue to be reported on daily, despite the crisis. Women defenders are experiencing particularly high levels of risk. Imprisoned political activists and those awaiting trials are particularly at risk, due to the overcrowded and unsanitary conditions of prisons, and are at higher risk of contracting the virus, being moved arbitrarily and their cases being postponed due to the crisis. In PBI we are constantly evaluating the context and taking measures to guarantee the safety and health of those collaborating with the organisation and the human rights defenders we support. These actions include increasing digital accompaniment and virtual monitoring with the individuals and organisations we support. We will continue to provide protection for those at the frontline throughout these challenging times. Responses must respect fundamental rights The current crisis requires States to implement measures that restrict certain freedoms in order to curb the transmission of the virus. It is essential that the measures taken guarantee the rights of those most vulnerable, and do not produce disproportionate impacts that exacerbate humanitarian crises and fuel militarisation, persecution and repression. Under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, we all have the right to “the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health”, including in times of crisis and emergency. PBI expresses the urgency of protecting these rights in this situation of pandemic, particularly for the population historically excluded from the enjoyment of such fundamental rights. PBI echoes the important statements of our colleagues at Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, CEJIL, IM-Defensoras, The United Nations and so many others who have expressed support and solidarity with those struggling in the current circumstances. Moving forward together At times of crisis, we must unite as a global community of human rights defenders to ensure that marginalised groups and the most vulnerable members of society are not disproportionally affected. PBI will continue to support defenders as best we can despite the context, generating networks of solidarity that strengthen our voices and combat the isolation and helplessness that people are feeling. You´re not alone, your voice counts, and your support is needed now more than ever to ensure human rights are upheld as we overcome this crisis together.
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How to Cure the U.S. Health Care System with Brad Spellberg, MD Dr. Brad Spellberg is a polymath. He’s simultaneously a Chief Medical Officer, of a major medical center, Professor of Medicine, medical researcher, practicing clinician, founder-entrepreneur, and author of multiple books. He brings a uniquely holistic perspective to his public policy recommendations on the future of the US healthcare system Chief Medical Officer at the Los Angeles County-University of Southern California (LAC+USC) Medical Center. He is also Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Keck School of Medicine at USC. He received his BA in Molecular Cell Biology-Immunology from UC Berkeley, and MD at UCLA, where he served as the UCLA AOA Chapter Co-President and won the prestigious Stafford Warren award for the topic academic performance in his graduating class. Dr. Spellberg completed his Residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Harbor-UCLA Med Center. As CMO, Dr. Spellberg has transformed the quality and efficiency of care delivered at LAC+USC Medical Center, the largest public hospital in the US west of the Mississippi. As CMO, he has 18 non-clinical direct reports and another 18 Chiefs of Clinical Services reporting to him. He has improved many aspects of hospital operations, from HR, to patient flow, to personnel, to UR, Social Services, medical documentation and billing, clinical care, etc. He has markedly increased inpatient billing, helped increase primary care empanelment and managed care revenue, successfully recruited multiple physician leaders, and has established new clinical programs (e.g., LGBTQ clinic, bariatrics surgery). Dr. Spellberg may be the only CMO in the US who not only continues to be actively clinically, staffing both Internal Medicine ward teams and Infectious Diseases consulting service, but also maintains an active NIH-funded basic science laboratory. Dr. Spellberg has also co-founded 3 biotechnology start up companies, which have resulted in 3 molecules that are in active clinical development (phase I-III clinical trials). He is also a national policy expert with respect to antibiotic resistance, having testified before Congress, been interviewed on multiple television programs, in the documentary movie Resistance, and written an award winning book, Rising Plague. In this episode, we explore the fascinating insights and key recommendations in Dr. Spellberg’s latest book,” Broken, Bankrupt and Dying” where he discusses the precarious state of the US Health care system, the underlying reasons that have led to this dysfunction and key recommendations to improve the system to deliver a level of healthcare that American citizens deserve.
Preparing a safe room for your baby can be quite a challenging task. The things you would normally ignore on any given day suddenly become lethal objects and plants are no exception. Accordingly, if you are looking for an air purifying plant for your baby’s room, you have to be super careful what plant you choose. Moreover, besides the threats you risk exposing your child to by choosing the wrong plant, choosing the right air purifying plant is also a decorative decision. If you choose something randomly, you could end up with an eyesore in your baby’s nursery. I found that in choosing an air purifying plant for a baby's room, you have to go for three things. Firstly you have to get a plant that's visually appealing and stimulating, then secondly make sure the plant is harmless and finally, you have to go for a plant that actually does a good job keeping your air clean. Considering these three factors, finding a good air purifying plant for a baby’s nursery can be daunting for many of us. Accordingly, in this post I have put together some essential information to help you easily jump over this hurdle and choose an ideal plant for your child's room. However, before I show you the various baby room worthy air purifying plants, I thought it would be useful to start by showing you how vital it is to have clean air in your baby’s room. Once you have the details on why its important that your baby's room has good quality air, then we can go through the various suitable air cleaning plants and some tips to make the best use of them. Thereafter, if you want to dig deeper into this whole air cleaning plant story and learn whether air cleaning plants are worth it in your baby's room, I finally take an in depth look at whether plants are an adequate solution for clean air or not in your baby’s room. Why Is Clean Air Crucial In Your Baby’s Room? Having clean air in your baby’s room is one of the best investments you can make for your child. A lot of people just don’t realize how damaging poor air quality can be to your child's development. What makes things worse with babies is that as their body’s are still developing they breathe, drink and eat more in proportion to their body size than we do as adults. As a result with every breath they take a greater proportion of their body is far more exposed to toxic and damaging air pollutants in a shorter space of time. If your child is continuously exposed to indoor pollutants like Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), pesticides, chemicals from cleaning products, smoke, carbon monoxide, allergens, etc., during their early development stages, they could end up having a host of dangerous life long health problems. Poor air quality in your baby’s room could see your child suffering from things like asthma, lead poisoning, cancer, and allergies. This is where taking initiatives like using plants to improve air quality in spaces where the baby spends the most time becomes crucial. One documentary really touched me and hit home on this topic and has left me a lot more sensitive to the issue of air quality around babies and I strongly suggest everyone with a baby or considering having one should watch it. This video follows a family with a baby battling with air pollution in Mongolia. I just can’t explain things any better about making sure your baby’s air quality is as good as possible. WATCH THIS VIDEO GUYS. If you ever find your child unexplainably crying and can’t figure out why, one of the things you should try to check and adjust is your air quality. When your baby's air quality is bad, you can tell quite immediately by the unusual discomfort they loudly express. However, sometimes they suffer silently. If you find you indeed have an air quality issue, plants are one thing you could use in efforts to improve your baby’s air quality and what better place to put them than in your baby's room where the child spends the greater part of their early years. With air cleaning plants in your baby’s nursery, if you had poor air quality, in conjunction with other air cleaning measures, you could potentially help swing the needle in the positive direction for your child’s future health and wellbeing. Accordingly, let's now look into the plants that can help you clean air in your baby's room. 7 Good Plants For Cleaner Air In Your Baby’s Nursery With your baby in the room, you have to be very cautious which plant you choose to put in your child’s nursery. There are many air purifying plants but unfortunately most of them are toxic if not handled with care. Ironically, some of the plants considered as air cleaning plants even cause contact and airborne allergies for some people. So you really have to tread carefully about which plant you choose for a baby's nursery. Fortunately, I have looked through all the common plants known to have high transpiration rates and that are recommended for improving indoor air quality and I managed to pick out all the safe one’s for a baby’s room. The plants I have picked out are non-toxic and are not known to cause any allergies. That said when you are getting an air-purifying plant, do as best as you can to get a female plant. You want a female plant because male plants produce pollen. Some pollen is harmless but most can trigger allergic reactions in some people. To be absolutely safe you would rather not have any pollen-producing male plant in your nursery. If your room does not get a lot of sunlight, you also need to go for plants that tolerate low light. Additionally your life is much easier if the plant you select does not need frequent watering as you can neglect it for some time without the plant suffering. Accordingly, my selection of plants consists of largely low maintenance air purifying plants. Taking all these factors into consideration, with the need to make your nursery as safe and child-friendly an environment a possible, here are the 7 air purifying plants I believe are ideal in helping maintain good air quality in your baby’s room. 1. Areca palm Areca palm, is one of the most suitable indoor palm trees. The plant is big but sturdy and so won’t easily fall over. The Areca Palm is also very good at withstanding damage and it's easy to maintain in low light conditions and with occasional watering. It is non-toxic to both humans and pets. This palm will apparently absorb airborne pollutants like xylene, acetone, and toluene which off-gas from various household furniture and products. 2. Kentia Palm Another great and safe air-purifying palm is the Kentia Palm. The palm is known for its elegant appearance and its a top choice if you are going for a trendy look in a baby's room. The Kentia is also low-maintenance and is the right plant for you if you struggle to take care of houseplants. If you take extremely good care of it and place it in a bigger flower pot, the kentia can grow up to 3 meters (9 ft.) tall. It loves humidity but you can get away with watering it occasionally. It will do just fine in low-light but give it extra light and it will grow a lot more leaves. Water the kentia once a week, making sure to let the soil dry between watering's. If you are over watering the plant, its leaves will start to turn yellow. Don’t allow it to sit in water. You accordingly need to get a flower pot with good drainage and a fast-draining, well-aerated potting mix. On the flip side, if the plant is not being watered enough, the leaves will start to turn brown. You should mist Kentia Palm occasionally and stick to your weekly watering schedule to keep the plant healthy. If you are forgetful about watering, another solution is to get a self-watering flower pot. The Kentia is known to release ample moisture into the air which is great for good humidity in a baby’s room but if you live in a humid area it may be too much. The palm also removes various chemical toxins lingering in your air. 3. Prayer Plant The prayer plant got its name because of how its leaves fold up at night like hands in a prayer gesture. During the day, the leaves open up and display an awesome pattern. This plant is really a wonder to look at and will make a great addition in almost any baby’s room. It is however on the harder side to care for when it comes to plant care. You have to keep its soil moist but not soggy. It also needs its monthly fertilizer all year round except in winter where it goes dormant. The Prayer Plant loves the sun and moisture. It is claimed that besides removing various airborne toxins the plant helps improve sleep, breathing and mental clarity. In addition to helping keep toxins out of the air, the Prayer Plant has also been found to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. 4. Cast Iron Plant Another excellent choice, for your baby’s room from a maintenance and safety perspective, is the Cast Iron Plant. This plant is popular in the Japanese flower arrangement art “Ikebana”. It's a sturdy plant and though it grows slowly, it grows well in low light conditions and can deal with erratic watering. The Cast Iron Plant can amazingly last you over 25 years if well cared for. I personally find it very aesthetically pleasing with its rich large green leaves. In addition to its air-purifying qualities, the plant has been widely used for medicinal purposes in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. It apparently has diuretic properties and certain concoctions of the plant are known to improve blood pressure, treat diarrhea, abdominal pain, traumatic injuries, and even urinary stones. 5. Maidenhair Fern The Maidenhair fern is not ideal if you are too busy to care for a plant but I have included it here because it's among the few visually appealing air purifying plants that’s also safe to have around baby’s. It's not toxic to humans or animals and it does not cause allergies. I think this petite plant is a really pretty air purifying addition to any baby’s room. The Maidenhair loves moisture in the air, and gently moist soil. Its leaves are delicate and long. They are actually quite fragile and if tampered with will turn brown. If this happens to you though, do not worry as new leaves will grow in place of the brown leaves. Just make sure to carefully trim the brown leaves off. The plant needs liquid fertilizer once a month in summer and spring. If you care for it well, it will reward you with its arching and stunning presentation of light petal like leaves hanging from dark branches. It will really keep you company in baby’s room if you take good care of it. The plant is not too difficult to be cared for but it needs daily attention. I think it is fitting for parents who spend a lot of time in their baby’s room and need a calming activity to do (i.e. caring for a fragile plant) while watching the child. The Maidenhair does not only boast air purifying properties but has also been widely used as a traditional medicine. The Navajo Native American people smoked it to treat mental illness, while other ancient tribes have used it as a lotion for insect stings. Some infusions of this fern have also been used for rheumatism. I recommend this plant to you if you have the time to care for it. Yes it likes to be pampered but once you place it in your child’s room, in addition to its air cleaning ability, the look and feel you get from the Maidenhair Fern is well worth the effort. 6. Peacock Plant The Peacock Plant is kind of in the same family as the prayer plant but it does not fold up in prayer. I personally feel it's the prayer plant’s prettier cousin and got its name exactly for that. Its leaves just look so exotic and have such a striking variegation. It is a colorful non-toxic, safe and ideal plant for purifying the air in your baby’s nursery. It is not difficult to care for. You just have to keep its soil moist and ensure you provide it with some humidity. The Peacock Plant is very good at converting carbon dioxide into oxygen. It has a reasonably high transpiration rate making it a powerful candidate for helping you deal with airborne toxins in your child’s room. 7. Baby Rubber Plant The Baby Rubber plant is a well known ornamental plant. I really love its glossy, flesh, succulent looking leaves. It needs a room with humidity and light but that said its not a fussy plant and it is easy enough to grow with little attention. It does not need that much watering. Water this plant when the top soil in your pot gets visibly dry. Make sure not to over water the plant. The plant particularly helps reduce benzene and nitrogen dioxide levels in your air and helps keep your environment cooler. Its leaves are also good at trapping airborne dust and once in a while you will need to wipe the dust on the leaves off as you notice the dust building up. The plant will also contribute towards adding humidity in your child’s room So these are the 7 plants I highly recommend to try in a baby’s nursery and here is the list in summary: - The Areca Palm - The Kentia Palm - Prayer Plant - Cast iron Plant - Maidenhair Fern - Peacock Plant - Baby Rubber Plant There are many places where you can buy these plants online. If you are in the US or the UK I have listed some places where you can get the 7 plants in the table below. Best Place To Get Houseplants Online Online Houseplant Store 5 Dangerous Plants You Should Avoid In Your Baby’s Room As I mentioned earlier, not all air purifying plants are suitable for your baby’s room and I am shocked to see some of the bad plants being widely recommended to parents on some websites. The thing you have to keep in mind with houseplants in your baby’s room is that eventually your newborn becomes a curious toddler who will touch and chew on stuff. So, in addition to plants that can spread pollen, you do not want to get anything that can cause contact allergies or anything toxic or poisonous to humans if ingested. Common air purifying house plants I have seen recommended but should not be for a home with a baby or children include the English Ivy, any Dieffenbachia, the Syngonium, Pothos, Philodendron, the Peace lily and some certain ferns. These either easily attract bugs and mites, disperse furry like spores in the air that can cause allergies and also pollen. Some of these plants on the other hand are just toxic and dangerous only if tampered with but if you don’t want to take any chances, they are best avoided. There are many others on the list and I cannot cover everything here. That said, if you are unsure about any plant it's a good idea to ask a trusted plant grower or medical source for advice on its safety. Based on my knowledge, I particularly tell people to stay away from the following five plants when it comes to a good air purifying plants to place anywhere around your baby’s environment, - Peace Lily - Weeping Fig From research I found that you want to stay away from any Philodendrons. They are quite common and if somehow they find their way to your child or even your pets mouth, they will trigger a burning sensation and swelling of the tongue, throat, and lips. If ingested these plants can also cause diarrhea and vomiting. They are not a good idea in your baby’s room especially when they are able to grab things. 2. Peace Lily The Peace Lily does make a fantastic indoor air purifying plant as it's quite pretty but unfortunately just like philodendrons, they are toxic. They result in the same burning and swelling reaction as the philodendron if ingested. 3. Weeping Fig The Weeping Fig is another beauty for the home but unfortunately it can be a source of allergies through the dust mites and pests it attracts. Furthermore, the plant's trunk, leaves and sap can, for some people, trigger allergic reactions very similar to latex allergies. All in all, it’s best to avoid this plant altogether. Oh how I wish Bonsai’s were not on this list. Unfortunately they also are. If your baby is allergic to birch, certain types of Bonsai are not a good idea. If their particles somehow get into the air through pruning or something or if you touch the plant and then touch your child, your baby could get skin irritation if they are sensitive to birch. So my take is to avoid any type of Bonsai altogether until you are sure your child does not have a birch allergy. Not all Ferns are bad and I can attest to the safety of the Maidenhair Fern I recommended earlier. However more likely than not if you are getting a fern it's likely to be one of those that releases spores that can trigger asthma attacks and other skin irritations. In particular keep ferns like the common Boston Fern away from your baby's nursery. Safety Precautions & Tips To Best Use Plants In Baby’s Room If you have read this far, you are no stranger to the potential dangers plants can cause to your child. I think by now you also understand that plants do need some TLC to do their air purifying job well. Accordingly, here are some quick general tips on safety and maintenance when you put air cleaning plants in your baby’s room. I think when it comes to safety, the first thing you have to do is have your local Poison Control Institution’s number on hand in case of any emergency. Have this on hand even if you only have baby safe plants around your home. Next, when positioning plants in your baby’s room, place them somewhere away from the child’s crib and out of reach of your baby if your child has started crawling or has become a toddler. Your child will spend time unsupervised in their room so toxic plants, especially if you can’t place them out of reach are a complete faux pas. When it comes to plants, these are living and breathing organisms and even with the plants I have recommended here, do your research before settling on what to get and place in your child's room. Next, and probably in line with keeping plants out of reach, do not clutter your room with plants. Even if you can take care of all these plants without any hustle, for obvious reasons, you do not want to create a jungle in your baby's room. Try filling your room with plants and you are bound to attract other creatures into your baby’s room and these can do more harm than good to your child. Be minimal with plants in a child’s room and you save yourself a lot of headaches in terms of tidiness and air quality. Lastly with plant care, go for organic fertilizers and soils to avoid introducing more harmful chemicals into your home. I also highly recommend self watering flower pots/planters. These can really save you time watering your plants. Basically self watering pots have a container compartment which you fill up with water and the water drips slowly into your pot watering your plant over periods of up to a month. Less work on your hands. You can also go the extra mile with soil-free planting. This is better known as hydroculture and entails growing your plant in water while using pebbles instead of soil as the media to hold your plant upright. The advantage of this approach is you reduce bacteria and mold spores that result from over watering your plant when using soil as your growing media. Just make sure to cover your pot in a way that a toddler cannot get access to the pebbles. The video below shows a great example of an off the shelf hydroculture planter. Should You Really Use Plants To Purify Air In Baby’s Room? Ok, yes, I know, you must be wondering why is this guy now asking this question after extensively going through some plants that can help purify the air a baby’s. Well, when I was doing the research on all this, I stumbled on some articles and blog posts that were completely against the ability and idea of plants purifying air that made me question all these posts flooding the internet about air purifying plants. Reading through all the articles questioning the science, I thought I would be doing you, “my valued readers”, a disservice not telling you that there are a lot of question marks regarding plants and purifying the air. This is info you need to know before going out and getting a plant you believe will clean the air for your baby. There are pages and pages of information on whether plants can actually purify air in a home but let me summarize what I believe is true after digging through some of the research. Based on scientific research, yes it's true that plants can actually get rid of some airborne pollutants through a process called phytoremediation. However their ability to do this in the context of a home is limited. Most of the research done to test the ability of plants to get rid of pollutants in the air was done with a few plants enclosed in a small chamber. If you replicate that to the reality of your living space, for you to get the same air purifying result you would basically need to fill up your whole room with plants. Filling a room with plants is just not practical in the context of a home let alone a baby’s room. What’s more Bill Wolverton, the former NASA research scientist who caused the current hype around air purifying plants has also in some interviews doubted the practicality of air purifying plants cleaning the air effectively in a home or office setting. His doubts come even after he wrote a number of books about air purifying plants. So my conclusion from the science is that plants are not the crazed natural indoor air purifiers many websites, even respected websites are making them out to be. So should you even put them in your baby’s room? My answer is YES. Even though on their own they will barely make a dent in your room’s air quality, for me, just the fact they are able to sway things a little in the right direction is enough justification to get an air purifying plant in my baby’s room. However, I would not solely rely on plants for clean air in my child's room. You have to use them with other more aggressive measures if you are serious about getting clean air in your baby’s room and I discuss these measures in the next section. 9 Additional Measures For Clean Air In Baby’s Room Bad air quality comes from many sources in the home. Polluted air can enter your home from outside, it can off-gas from paint on your walls, from chemicals used to clean, from furniture, carpets, cooking and waste in the kitchen, from your bathroom, clothes, beddings and the list is endless. So how do we take all these sources on? The truth is you can’t but with certain steps you can greatly minimize the level of air pollutants that remain from all these sources in your home’s air and more importantly in your baby's nursery. Accordingly, here are 9 steps you can take for clean air in Baby’s room in addition to using air purifying plants. 1. Invest In An Air Purifier Air purifiers are at the center of my arsenal in improving indoor air quality. This is my number one solution and if I had to choose between air purifying plants and an air purifier, an air purifier would win by a landslide. Nonetheless, you can use both. Plus plants have the advantage of adding that extra feel of calm and serenity in a room. To learn more about air purifiers, just explore the purify your air category of my website. Alternatively you can jump straight to the air purifiers I recommend and you will find an ideal one for your baby's room. 2. Get An Air Exchanger Installing an air exchanger and running it in your home will remove polluted and stale air from your home and dump it outside while replacing it with fresh air from outdoors. Generally, if you have a properly installed air exchanger system it will renew the air in all the important parts of your home. If you can get one, run it alongside your air purifier. 3. Open Windows Occasionally If you live in an area with generally clean outdoor air, opening the windows in your home from time to time to let the air in can do wonders in improving your air quality. Most of the time you will find the air quality in your house is worse than outdoors, especially if you have a tightly insulated and sealed home and you barely let any air flow in and out. 4. Clean With Eco-Friendly Detergents Your standard Unilever or Procter and Gamble cleaning and washing detergents contain a lot of harmful chemicals that can off gas into your indoor air and some people are actually quite sensitive to these on contact. Fortunately there are a number of environmentally friendly alternatives to your standard grocery store detergents. Look to more eco-friendly detergents for cleaning floors and surfaces in your home and child’s room and do the same for your laundry. 5. Minimize Usage of Scented Products Perfumes, air freshener, hair sprays and most toiletries contribute to indoor air pollution. For better air quality around your entire home while you have a baby, you should especially cut down on using sprays and look for eco-friendly baby and adult toiletries. 6. Keep Indoor Humidity Levels Optimal There are many ways you can control your humidity. Some plants are quite helpful in increasing humidity if your humidity is too low. But generally you will need a dehumidifier if your humidity is too high or a humidifier if it's too low. You need to maintain your humidity level in the range of 35-60%. To make sure you share in range, you can check your humidity level using a hygrometer. 7. Minimize Off Gassing Items In Baby’s Room To minimize off-gassing in your child's room, try as much as possible to go for GREENGUARD certified or similarly certified furniture and items in your kid's room. These do not emit VOCs that make the air in your child’s room worse. These days you can find a GREENGUARD versions of almost all the furniture and items you will need for a baby. Check out Naturepedic for GREENGUARD crib mattresses and bedding. Additionally, go for 100% non-toxic eco-friendly versions of things you get for Baby’s room wherever possible. There are a lot of companies offering green baby stuff and here is a good example. 8. Keep Pets Out This is a no brainer, you don’t want pet hair and dandruff floating in your baby’s room. Your pets can come visit the room, but do not let them dwell. Let them occupy the rest of your home but avoid living them in the baby's room and you have less of a headache keeping the air in there clean. 9. Keep Clean Cleaning your house often helps with keeping dust and surface allergens. You want to maintain a good bi-weekly vacuuming routine and a quarterly steam cleaning routine. Speaking of vacuuming, you should check out my recommendations on vacuum cleaners especially in homes with anyone who could be sensitive to airborne and surface pollutants. In the baby's room, clean every corner and move stuff around so you do not miss a spot. Don’t let clutter and dirt build and clean up baby’s mess as that’s where dust mites and other unwanted critters that contribute to airborne pollutants thrive. If you struggle with decluttering, click here for a really helpful guide that will show you how to declutter fast. This is all I have to share for now on maintaining good air quality in baby's room with air purifying plants.
Delanta McGregory, 39, of Apple Drive in Sanford, is charged with first-degree burglary, assault on a handicapped person, larceny and possession of stolen goods. He was being held Thursday in the Lee County Jail under a $100,000 bond. Calvin Snipes, 39, who has a prosthetic leg, said he was watching television in his home on Lower Moncure Road on Sept. 17 when two men burst through his unlocked front door. One of the men brandished a gun, and the other slipped a plastic bag over Snipes' head. The men threw Snipes to the floor and bound his and his wife's hands with plastic ties, and then one of the men beat Snipes over the head. The robbers fled with jewelry, a cell phone, a jar of coins and about $200 in cash, including $125 Snipes said he planned to use to make a payment on his truck. Investigators haven't yet identified a second suspect in the home invasion. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 919-775-5531. Copyright 2024 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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