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A set of linked stories with some of the same characters from Person/a and a lot of new ones and the world is the same but different from the world in Person/a and the stories take place in a year absent from Person/a. if that makes sense. contains the Pushcart Prize winning story "Teen Culture" from American Short Fiction, if that's something that moves you to buy books. “I was out for another walk when Lee arrived home the following afternoon. I took a bath before seeing him. There was a show of my work at a gallery in town that evening and he suggested we go to dinner beforehand. “I thought we’d just have eggs and toast here,” I texted from the bath. I was interested in limiting the number of minutes spent outside my bathroom. I texted Lee and asked if he could bring a bagel in to me instead. He sat on the edge of the tub, telling me about his trip as I lay in the lukewarm water with a cigarette and a glass of champagne. I no longer felt hungry and the bagel became an unwanted accessory on the plate beside me.” - from 'Primo Carnera', Saul Stories Published by Short Flight / Long Drive, 160 pgs, 23.5 × 16 cm, hardcover, 2017, 9780989695053

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2024-03-02T00:25:35Z

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Formula One race cars have more in common with contemporary aircraft that many might think: Both are capable of high speed (about 225 mph, in the case of modern Formula One cars), both are engineered for light weight (a Formula One car weighs about 1,400 pounds), and both use airfoils, either to lift them or hold them down. When it comes to making use of modern technology to make cockpits better able to protect occupants, the Formula One car and modern general aviation aircraft have a very different history. While 50 drivers have lost their lives in a Formula One car since 1952, only three have been killed since Ayrton Senna died in a 1994 crash (none during a Grand Prix race). Formula One designers have made many safety improvements since Senna's death, including vehicle and cockpit designs that are better able to absorb or redirect crash forces away from the driver. That same basic strategy is now being applied to a German-led effort to devise a safer general aviation cockpit. Presented in detail for the first time at the recent Aero Friedrichshafen show, the Safety Box project is a collaboration funded by the German government, uniting academic institutions and aircraft makers in an effort to apply the lessons long since learned in the automotive world to general aviation cabins of the future. Flight Design’s C4, currently in development with certification expected in 2015, was chosen as the first aircraft to have this crash-protection technology applied. “Crashworthiness is an area where general aviation can benefit greatly from the work done in automotive and race car design,” said Tom Peghiny of Flight Design, in an email. “Energy absorbing structures, crumple zone and occupant protection are part of the design process on all modern automobiles, and this knowledge can be directly applied to light aircraft design.” Flight Design aircraft, including the C4, also feature ballistic, full-airframe parachutes; the Safety Box will add another layer of protection. The technology will be put to the test when a C4 test fuselage with anthropomorphic dummies on board is crashed in controlled conditions. Once proven, the technology will be made available to other general aviation manufacturers, Peghiny said, and can be incorporated into future designs. (The complete Safety Box system cannot be retrofitted into existing aircraft.) The planned concept extends cabin integrity and crash protection beyond current certification standards, which address crash accelerations applied to seats and restraints. The Safety Box will include enhanced firewall protection, stiffer cabin structure with dedicated “load paths” that redirect crash energy away from occupants, crumple zones, and improved seat and restraint systems. The C4, a four-seat aircraft expected to sell for $250,000, will be tested in various seating configurations during crash trials expected in the summer of 2015. The estimated price tag is dependent in large part of the ongoing work to overhaul the Part 23 and analogous European aircraft certification standards, an effort that AOPA is participating in alongside government, industry, and other aviation organizations that is expected to "double the safety" of future aircraft, while cutting cost in half.

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Above.Land is an open world ARPG. Set in a magical world above the clouds, humans and mythological creatures attempt to find a way to co-exist. A place where technology and fantasy blend together, new world meets the old and epic adventures await around every corner. Players must find a way to free and liberate creatures that have been corrupted by a powerful evil, and return them to their majestic forms that they once were. Players must master techniques, upgrade their gear and craft their battle plans in order to save their world. Are you up for the challenge? The world we're building is breathtakingly beautiful. We want every player to feel like they've been transported to a world unlike any other they've seen. Allowing everyone to immerse themselves with the realities of living in a futuristic civilization in the sky. With beauty, danger will also be ever present. How you choose to enjoy this world is totally up to you. Whether you are an adventure seeker or just want to enjoy the atmosphere and ambience; we've got you covered.

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Boys Bedroom Furniture – Tips to make a Dreamy Room There are different factors that you need to keep in mind while buying furniture for your son’s bedroom. His age, taste, height, liking and disliking all should be considering while procuring furniture. Buying furniture is nothing less than a hassle. And if you are buying furniture for your baby boy, you need to be really picky. Boys Furniture – Is It Troublesome? This is true that being a parent, you want to offer a comfortable and dreamy bedroom atmosphere to your kid. But, obviously you have to be attentive and selective when it comes to purchasing boys bedroom furniture. Well, there are a few things through which you can make your son’s room fascinating while catering to your little champ’s desire. Let’s talk about each and everything step by step. Prefer Boys Bedroom Furniture in Wood While procuring furniture for your boy’s bedroom, you must prefer wood over other materials. You can either buy read-made items or you can also go for custom-built products. In either case, wood should be preferred. Modernly designed wooden furniture will play a significant role in offering dreamy touch to your son’s bedroom. Boys Bedroom Set No doubt, your kid’s bedroom is a place where your son will relish a personalized feeling and comfort. Therefore, being a parent, it is your responsibility to choose the best for your prince. Selecting the best bedroom sets for boys can be critical, as there is a wide variety available. If you have two sons sharing a room, you should know that bunk beds are quite popular nowadays. They offer more fun and space to sleep peacefully. Boys Room Furniture – Is Something Left? Besides selecting the most comfortable bedroom furniture for your baby boy, you also need to be conscious about a few other things. For instance, buying a high-quality mattress is important. After all, proper sleep will be his first step towards the next bright day. You should also ensure that the furniture pieces you bring home do not have sharp edges. The last but not the least, the colour of furniture items should be in line with the overall theme of the room. Boys Bedroom Accessories Bedroom accessories are essential part of the room that primarily include toys, couches, rugs, wall hangings and other decoration pieces. You can also paste stickers on the wall of your son’s room to give his room a dreamy and boyish look. In addition, the importance of décor and paint color of the room cannot be overlooked. For a toddler’s bedroom, bright paint color is perfect because it will make the room atmosphere pleasant and comfortable. Placing a fascinating mirror in the room will also be a great idea. Browse Furniture for Boys Online Here at Apnafurniture.pk, you can find a range of furniture items for your baby boy’s bedroom. Make sure you browse all the items listed on the website and choose the best products matching your requirements. We recommend you call furniture sellers for further details about the items. Please mention ApnaFurniture.pk while calling.

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There is not a single day I regretted after taking the course it really helped me in understanding the concepts in ML. I have read couple of ML books before taking the course, I had a difficult time in connecting the dots to better understand most of the algorithms from the books. Verma Sir's simplicity in explaining the concepts made it easy for me to have a better intuition on the topic. Content is flawless and very well organised. Even a naive to this field can sail through the course without any hassle. Any queries that I post in the comments section or by a mail were given a quick and accurate responses. Which saved a lot of time while doing the assignments and case studies.Honestly they have a dynamic team. As said by Verma sir, \"after you completing 70-80% of the course content you will be approached by their team and they will guide you to prepare for ML interviews\". Whatever said by Verma has happened with me. They guided me throughout the process and I was interviewed by 4 companies and got through one of them. Special thanks to Srinivas Sir, who helped me throughout the process after course completion.

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Zoho OneA single operating system for your company Transform various activities of your company into a more connected and agile organization. A suite of cloud-based business applications that offers a wide variety of integrated tools and solutions. Zoho One is a suite of cloud-based business applications that provides a wide range of integrated tools and solutions for the digitized management of various areas of your company or business, including sales, marketing, finance, human resources, collaboration, project management, and more. It is an all-in-one software solution that adapts to the needs of your business model, regardless of size or sector. Zoho One features over 40 business applications, all seamlessly integrated, allowing your company to have a unified view of information and data across its operations within your business model. This enables your teams to coordinate and work collaboratively at an advanced level of efficiency and productivity. Cloud-based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform that allows businesses to centrally manage their sales, marketing, and customer service with Zoho CRM Licenses. Cloud-based electronic signature application that enables you to securely and quickly sign and send documents from anywhere with Zoho Sign Licenses. Cloud-based project management application that allows your company to plan, monitor, and collaborate on projects highly efficiently with Zoho Project Licenses. Cloud-based accounting application that enables small and medium-sized businesses to manage their finances efficiently with Zoho Books Licenses. Email marketing and automation platform that helps your company create, send, and track commercial campaigns with Zoho Campaigns Licenses. Cloud-based human resources management software designed to help your company automate and simplify human resources processes with Zoho People Licenses Cloud-based helpdesk software designed to help your company effectively manage and resolve customer support and issues with Zoho Desk Licenses. Low-code application development platform that allows your company to create and customize business applications without the need for programming knowledge with Zoho Creator Licenses. Business intelligence and data analytics tool that allows your company and business model to collect, analyze, and visualize business data in real-time with Zoho Analytics Licenses. Single License for All Applications Zoho One is a comprehensive and flexible solution for your company and business model if you are looking for an integrated and scalable alternative for managing your business operations. Furthermore, it provides you with a single license for all its applications, allowing your company to save money and simplify the management of its business tools. It also offers analysis and reporting tools to measure and evaluate the company’s performance in various operational areas Zoho One Integrations with Third-Party Platforms Do you need to integrate Zoho One with other tools? We are official partners of the most prominent tools in the market. We connect your Zoho work system with these and ensure their compatibility.

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Aqua Apartments welcomes you to a beautifully renovated apartment community located in the heart of Tempe, Arizona. In addition to picturesque surroundings, our location places you minutes from restaurants, shopping, and entertainment venues all close to home. We are in close proximity to the Price freeway, your pathway to all the fun and excitement Tempe, AZ has to offer. If convenience and location are important factors in your lifestyle, you've come to the right place. Modern residences await you, offering a premium of light and open living space. Choose from two floor plans with spacious one and two bedroom apartments for rent. Apartment features include a dishwasher and walk-in closets. Select homes also feature upgraded interiors with stainless steel appliances, Quartz countertops, and an in-home washer and dryer. Community amenities are exciting with such delights as a community center, shimmering swimming pool with grill area, and fitness center. Chores are made easy utilizing the community laundry facility. At Aqua Apartments our professional on-site maintenance team is dedicated to providing quick and excellent service when you need it. Give us a call today and schedule a tour. We can't wait to meet you. Storing your preferences is necessary so we can help you find a home in our community. Our advertising and analytics partners may also utilize cookies.

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Film at 11:00 What does “Film at 11:00” mean? I’ll get to that. What it doesn’t mean is that you’ll be seeing me post my current picture any time soon. I’m happy to report that the surgery went well. Connie spoke with the doctor and he seemed content. I suppose the healing process has begun but, for now, I look like a seen from a Rocky movie. But, as someone close to me told just this morning, “what matters is the vision going out of my eyes and not the vision of the outside.” He said it better, but you get the idea. What a day we had. I knew we were in trouble when I found out my surgery was scheduled for 11:30. That means there was too much time for delays. I was happy when they left me a voicemail indicating that it had been moved up to 10:30, so we needed to arrive by 8:30. Better, right? Not so much. We arrived at 8:30, greeted by the nicest receptionist, made our payment and proceeded to don the attire provided by 9:30. After multiple visits from various nurses gathering my vitals, Rhonda walks in. She’s the RN and proceeds to tell me that the doctor is running a 1/2 hour behind for my 11:30 appointment. Time out, my surgery is scheduled for 10:30. Wrong. At 11:40 Leon comes to take me down to the surgery waiting area. (I glanced at his watch when we arrived) This would more appropriately be called a staging area or holding pen. As he wheeled me in, all that I could think of was a slaughter-house. The smell in air, the gurney’s lined up and the frantic look on everyone’s face was a little unnerving (and this is my 3rd time here). After staring at the Rx dispensing machine, I heard footsteps coming from my right side, which was blind anyway and then a shout, “I’ll handle this pre-op’. Then there was this nice, gum-popping voice “Hi, are you Mr. Wagner, I’m Kristen?”. We all know that I’m a smartass, so I said, “No, I’m your pre-op.” I think she got the point and said, “otherwise known as Mr. Wagner.” After Kristen, came the RN. I was greeted by Joan, the RN on duty, who inserted my IV and quite nicely I might add (hit the vein on the first try). She was very nice, but focused. You could just tell that she was in charge, delivering direction whether it was asked for or not. I asked, “Are you in charge of all of these people?”. Her response was appropriate, “No, I’m just bossy.” Then Dr. Crossis-sp? (the Fellow assisting Dr. Katz) came in to shake my hand and mark my forehead, so they were sure to work on the right eye. (Ha, that would have been a kick in the pants!) From that point, I met with Peggy (Nurse Anesthetist-sp?) and Dr. Lee (Anesthesiologist). They delivered my shot and wheeled me into the operating room and that’s when the lights went out. When the lights came back on, I asked what time it was, 2:15. Wow, there goes my day. Good thing that we didn’t have any plans. After waking up in post-op, you have to wait an hour to move to a room. Then, as long as you keep your solids down, after another hour you’re free to leave. At this point, I hadn’t seen solids or fluids in 20+ hours. Once they went in me, I assure you that, they were absorbed on contact. Saltines never tasted so good. It’s 4:15 and time to go. Connie made spaghetti for dinner. Some of the most needed carbs I’ve ever had. Time to watch the Evening News with Brian Williams, then clean-up email for a 1/2 hour. At 7:30, reruns of Big Bang Theory are on. I love that show. Connie yells at 7:40, “Uh-oh.” I immediately thought that the squad had been called for one of our neighbors that had been having heart issues. This was not the case. Our street was lit up with three firetrucks, four police cars, two ambulances and other assorted personnel. Connie said that the firemen were going to the girls house next door. I told everyone to get their shoes and coat on, because if there was a fire we would be evacuated. As Connie peered from the front window, I walked out to our driveway where I heard a fireman yelling, “Is there anyone inside?”. He asked once and started kicking the door in, but continued to ask as he gave his best mule kick. That an officer approached me and asked me to go inside. Up the stairs I went to our bedroom, which had a birds-eye view, where Connie, Jess and Colin were looking on. After the fireman’s mule kicks proved fruitless he broke the lower front window. Soon after, another fireman came with a ladder and broke out one of the second story windows and the smoke began to billow. We had a fire, but no flames could be seen from our vantage point. Once securing entry, firemen went in with hoses and come out with one of the neighbor ladies, a cat and dog. The cat appeared to be in the best shape of the three. After some time had passed I went into our driveway where I met Officer Wood of the Hilliard Police Department. He asked me a few questions. I gave him our contact information and went back inside. Later, I saw what I thought was another officer coming up our driveway. It ended up to be a news reporter. I answered a few of his questions and then he asked if I would go on camera. It was a little tempting, but I told him that I had just had eye surgery a few hours ago. “Would your wife be interested?”, he asked. “I’ll check”. A minute later Connie put on a coat and was being interviewed by Jason from Channel 10 and David from Channel 6. Her 15 minutes of fame took up 8 seconds of air time. The kids were diggin’ it. Me too! Once the latest film of the “new me” is more presentable, I will upload appropriate photos. Film at 11:00.

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Beetroot Chicken Cutlets Recipe Beetroot Chicken Cutlets Recipe is a tasty cutlet made by combining iron rich beets, chicken, Indian spices and then it is shallow fried till it becomes crisp. Beetroot-Chicken Cutlets Recipe is a succulent chicken patty that is so appetizing and just to look at. Imagine a mouth- melting bite of beets, juicy chicken and potato with a hint of spice, coated in crispy breadcrumb, Yummy, isn't it? These Beetroot Chicken Cutlets are the perfect snack for your evening tea. The beetroot adds a lovely colour and flavour to the cutlets making them a great starter for dinner parties! Since the recipe calls for a pre cooking of veggies and chicken before the cutlet is shaped, you can just shallow fry the cutlet with less oil instead of traditional deep fried cutlet recipe. Serve Beetroot-Chicken Cutlets Recipe as party appetizers along with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney Recipe or Party Style Creamy Spinach Dip Made with Cheesy Garlic Mayo, may be along with Vegetarian Tandoori Kebab Recipe. If you like this recipe, try more Cutlet Recipes which you can make for your party appetisers. - Make sure the potato is mashed well. Lumps will make it difficult to get a good round shaped cutlet. - The water used to boil chicken & veggies can be used to make soup or curries. - Make sure the dough mixture is dry and tight. Do not add water to the mashed mix. - 500 grams Boneless chicken - 1 Potato (Aloo) , boiled - 1 Beetroot , boiled - Coriander (Dhania) Leaves , a handful, finely chopped - Curry leaves , a handful - 2 Green Chillies , finely chopped - 1-1/2 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste - 1-1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera) - 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder - 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder - Salt , to taste - 1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns , pounded - Oil , to shallow fry - 1 cup Whole Wheat Bread crumbs How to make Beetroot Chicken Cutlets Recipe To begin making Beetroot Chicken Cutlets Recipe, heat 3-4 cups water in a deep-bottomed saucepan, add salt and pepper and bring to boil. Add the chicken and cook it for about 20 minutes or till the chicken is cooked. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl mash the potato until no lumps are present and grate the cooked beetroot into it. Once chicken has cooked, drain the water and let cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken. Mix the shredded chicken, mashed potato, grated beetroot, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, coriander leaves, and curry leaves, jeera, chilli powder and garam masala. Adjust the salt and mix until you get a smooth but firm dough like consistency. Make round cutlets by making medium sized balls, and press them between your palms, and coat it with bread crumbs. Arrange on parchment paper until all the cutlets are made. Drizzle oil in a shallow frying pan and place the cutlets on pan. Take care to place the cutlets sparsely on the pan and not to overcrowd the pan, to help them shallow fry evenly. You can shallow fry them in batches. Flip to the other side when the bottom of cutlets is nicely crisp and browning. Serve Beetroot Chicken Cutlets Recipe as party appetizers along with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney Recipe or Party Style Creamy Spinach Dip Made with Cheesy Garlic Mayo, may be along with Vegetarian Tandoori Kebab Recipe.

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Thandu Keerai Poriyal Recipe - Amaranth Leaves Stir Fry The Thandu Keerai Poriyal Recipe is a wholesome recipe made from Amaranth leaves, that is steamed and stir fried with a simple seasoning of mustard seeds and asafoetida. It makes a perfect side dish with hot rasam, kootu and steamed rice for a very comforting south indian lunch or dinner. The Thandu Keerai Poriyal Recipe is a wholesome recipe made from Amaranth leaves, that is steamed and stir fried with a simple seasoning. Amaranth is a very nutritious green leafy vegetable, that is packed with taste when it is eaten in a steamed form. The recipe is simple, uses less oil and perfect for diabetic friendly diet. Did you know: Asafoetida has lot of medicinal value. According to Ayurvedic medicine, it is used for breathing problems including chronic bronchitis and asthma. It is also used for digestion problems including intestinal gas, upset stomach, irritable bowel syndrome and so much more. And hence ensuring that we use a good quality hing (SSP Asafoetida) is extremely essential. The good part about SSP Asafoetida is that it has no Arabic gum and hence it has strong intense flavors, thereby using just a pinch would be just perfect for a dish. If you are looking for more Green Leafy Vegetable Recipes, then you must try some of our favorites. - 300 grams Green Amaranth Leaves , washed and chopped - 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu) - 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera) - 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split) - 1 sprig Curry leaves - 1/4 teaspoon SSP Asafoetida (Hing) - Salt , to taste - 1 tablespoon Fresh coconut , grated How to make Thandu Keerai Poriyal Recipe - Amaranth Leaves Stir Fry To begin making the Amaranth Keerai Poriyal Recipe, steam the keerai in a steamer or cook in a pressure cooker. To cook the keerai in a pressure cooker add just a tablespoon of water into the pressure cooker and cook for just one whistle. After the first whistle, turn off the heat and place the cooker under running water to release the pressure immediately. This will help retain the rich green color of the amaranth keerai. Transfer the cooked Amaranth keerai to a serving bowl. Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal and allow the dal to roast and become golden brown. Once done add the asafoetida powder, curry leaves and stir. Add the cooked keerai and coconut into the pan and give mix well to combine. Turn off the heat and transfer the Thandu Keerai Poriyal into a serving bowl and serve.

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Interface, Inc. is a global flooring company specialising in carbon neutral carpet tile and resilient flooring, including luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and nora® rubber flooring. We help our customers create high-performance interior spaces that support well-being, productivity, and creativity, as well as the sustainability of the planet. Our mission, Climate Take Back™, invites you to join us as we commit to operating in a way that is restorative to the planet and creates a climate fit for life. Learn more about Interface at interface.com and blog.interface.com, our nora brand at nora.com and our Carbon Neutral Floors™ program. Follow us on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Vimeo.

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Introducing the Special Offers page. Carrying on the tradition of our old Muster page, this is where you can find one of a kind items available immediately on a first come, first served basis. Whenever we have a new one of a kind piece for sale, this is where you will find it. We will blog about these items, and post them on social media. So, keep your eyes peeled for periodic opportunities to snap up a unique weapon. Find the page at the bottom of the Shop Products menu on our navigation bar. Or, follow the link in this post! Some pieces in the special offers section are prototypes, some are personal projects by our smiths and cutlers, and occasionally they are custom pieces that the original buyer no longer has the means to buy. Either way, all of these pieces are built to the same quality standards as our production weapons, and they are all historically accurate -- but not always direct replicas of specific historical weapons. All are hand made in our shop. They are often things we have admired over time or new finds that we are interested in exploring. Some may be design tests or experiments in understanding some aspect of medieval and renaissance weapon construction. If you see something that appeals to you it's a great chance to have a special piece that is not a stock item. All of them are also available for immediate shipping, so there's no need to delay that gratification.

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- 50 mm steel disc grinder - Infinitely adjustable wheel/li> - Silent technology - 1,350 revolutions per minute - Grinding speed 1.5- 2.1 sec - 300 g bean container - Dimensions (HxWxD in mm): 350 x 120 x 180 - Weight: 5.6 kg - Infinitely variable grinding setting - Especially for grinding filter coffee - ACE system prevents clumping and electrostatic charging - Two individual dosages can be saved - Modern, elegant design - Start & Stop function Timeless design, simple operation and the latest technology The Filtro Silent 15 CR from the traditional Italian manufacturer Eureka convinces with a modern, timeless design. The mill has clear shapes, an attractive display and comes in a modern gray tone. The name of the grinder already gives it away - the grinder grinds quietly and is specially designed for grinding filter coffee. Eureka has installed the ACE system to ensure that the ground coffee does not clump together or become electrostatically charged. As is well known, there is no arguing about taste, as individual as the taste of coffee is. The degree of grinding can therefore be infinitely and easily adjusted in order to find the right setting for every coffee bean variety! Once the correct settings have been found, two programs can be saved and used over and over again. Eureka ensures a quiet, pleasant grinding experience The operation of the Filtro Silent 16 CR is very easy and pleasant. The display is clearly structured and shows the programming, the duration of the grinding is marked with a minus and a plus, and the "Extra Dose" function is also integrated. In addition to simple operation, Eureka has also taken into account that a grinder should be as quiet as possible. Thanks to the silent technology, the grinder is therefore very quiet. Up to 160 grams of ground filter coffee fit into the collection container. Aromatico ist offizieller Markenpartner und bietet Reparaturen in eigener Werkstatt. Die als offizielle Markenpartner gekennzeichneten Händler sind die autorisierten Partner der Hersteller in Deutschland.

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Learning Management System MyClass & TrainMe A online self-learning system is designed for online learning for schools and internal training for enterprise. Online learning is being integrated into traditional face-to-face classes. From now, we can continues our training or learning wherever and whenever. Specific features designed for Convid-19's situation. Homework submission is always online for students. Teachers correct the homeworks on the web directly and return to students online without any delay. TrainMe is used to develop training modules, for example, to improve product or service knowledge when a new product or service is released or onboard training for new employees. Identify the resources that will help you reach the goals you set for your training program. TrainMe can help you meet compliance and safety goals if you use it to deliver training modules that teach users how to meet compliance requirements. Use badges to track progress and reports to show that your organization is taking the necessary steps to be compliant.

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Wood Side Table Created by Wendy Grossman Every surface of this whimsical side table is hand painted in the artist's signature vibrant palette and embellished with embossed copper and gold, silver, and copper leaf. Finished with ten coats of protective polyurethane. Features one drawer and a lower shelf. - Signed by the artist - Materials: Birch, Silver, Acrylic, Copper, Gold Assembly required. The legs will screw into holes on the sides of the tabletop with a hex wrench that is provided. The shelf is put onto four small brackets on the legs.

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As a result of The Purge a while ago, my bookshelves look, if not sparse, at least well kept. Â There is a general lack of untidiness in the bookal regions of the house and I am digging it. Â In order to keep it this way, we’ve decided to make as much use of the library as we possibly can. I finally managed to get around to dealing with the results of The Purge today. St. Catharines has one really good used bookstore (with two locations) and one rather crummy one. I heaved my large box of books to the good one this afternoon. Hannelore Headley is a really sweet and rather old lady who … Read More “Hannelore’s Fine Books” »

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – Less than four days before Sen. Barack Obama’s historic election, Armenia’s for Obama activists across the U.S. were mounting a final push to "get-out-the-vote" (GOTV) and ensure a momentous victory for the Obama-Biden ticket. The excitement was palpable, with local supporters teaming up with Armenian National Committee activists to canvass, phone bank and assist campaign in growing numbers. "It is great to see so many Armenian American’s take part in this historic election and work to get the vote out in support of the Obama-Biden ticket," commented Areen Ibran’ssian, Chairman of Armenia’s for Obama. "Sen. Obama has been outspoken on Armenian Genocide recognition, self-determination for Nagorno Karabagh, and a strong U.S.-Armenia relationship ‘s stances which have energized activists across the U.S. to unprecedented levels." Following is a sampling of Armenia’s for Obama efforts in select states ahead of Tuesday’s historic election. Representing a small but vibrant Armenian American community, Armenia’s for Obama activist Noubar Sarkissian had joined with family and friends in El Dorado, Arkansas in support of the Obama-Biden ticket. Whether assembling yard signs, canvassing local communities, or leading volunteer efforts to drive people to the polls on November 4th, team members were active in all aspects of the local campaign. Not deterred by the lack of an official Obama-Biden office in the Arkansas, Sarkissian and his team gathered at the Democratic Party headquarters daily to support the effort. Armenia’s for Obama activists in Illinois took part in "Drive for Change," by traveling to surrounding battleground states including Indiana and Wisconsin. Among the activists was Lorena Kurtjian, who went to Lake County, Indiana to canvas in different neighborhoods, encouraging voter registration prior to the deadline. Massachusetts Armenian Americans held phone-banking sessions at the Armenian Cultural and Education Center in Watertown, reaching out to hundreds of voters in key battleground states, from Colorado to New Hampshire. The team traveled from Boston to New Hampshire on November 1st for the final canvassing push in the state. Michigan activists worked the phone lines for "Get Out the Vote" targeting Armenian Americans in New Hampshire. Armenia’s for Obama activists also held a series of voter registration drives at various community functions over the past six months. Armenia’s for Obama college students Michelle Hagopian and Stephen Hagopian led the Missouri efforts, spending time in the Missouri Obama Headquarters in preparation of election day get-out-the-vote (GOTV) activities. The volunteers worked with the youth GOTV leader in the Columbia office. In New Jersey, the local Armenian National Committee held an Election Night 2008 Public Forum, and heard from Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-6) and Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ-9) on the importance of voting for Obama this election. In Elizabeth, representing Armenia’s for Obama, ANCA ER Director Karine Birazian, and Ryan Kim, President of Asians for Obama Tri-State Finance Committee, attended and spoke at Benedictine Academy, debating against a McCain-Palin campaign representative on the importance of voting for Obama this coming November. In New York City, Armenia’s for Obama and Greeks for Obama organized a joint fundraiser in an effort to promote, raise awareness, and motivate the GOTV effort on November 4th. Pennsylvania Armenian activists were active since the primaries, including volunteering in campaign offices, attending events, and canvassing for the campaign. Armenia’s for Obama youth activist Mikael Garabedian led the way, creating networking opportunities and leading phone banking efforts for GOTV initiatives for Armenian Americans in Pennsylvania. Nora Keomurjian and Karine Birazian also participated in a "Pennsylvania Women for Obama" event with Obama Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett. Armenia’s for Obama volunteer Ani Hagopian spent two weeks volunteering full time at the Obama office in Media, and is a graduate of Camp Obama. Phone banking continued in the state until Election Day, and Armenian American volunteers were canvassing with the campaign from November 1st-4th. Members of the Armenian National Committee were actively circulating the Armenia’s for Obama flier to parishioners at all three Armenian churches in Rhode Island to help get Armenian American voters out to the polls. ANC-RI members also organized volunteers to work the polls and support the Obama-Biden ticket and other locally endorsed candidates. Armenia’s for Obama activists in the Greater Washington area traveled to the Virginia Obama headquarters, volunteering door-to-door gauging Virginia voters on who they will support on Election Day. They joined with ANC activists who had been phonebanking into Virginia over the past months. Armenian activists in Green Bay, Wisconsin worked to make a difference in the Badger State. ANCA Capital Gateway alumnus Vazrig Sabounjian served as a Regional Field Director and organizing volunteers throughout the area. Armenia’s for Obama is a nationwide voter registration, education, and mobilization effort dedicated to electing Barack Obama President. Based in Los Angeles, and with chapters and affiliates across the country, Armenia’s for Obama will harness the energy and enthusiasm for Barack Obama’s candidacy to ensure record high Armenian American turnout in critical battleground states. For more information on Armenia’s for Obama, please visit www.armenia’sforobama.com.

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By Nicolas Gambardella A crucial part of any computational modelling is getting parameter values right. By computational model, I mean a mathematical description of a set of processes that we can then numerically simulate to reproduce or predict a system’s behaviour. There are many other kinds of computational or mathematical models used in computational biology, such as 3D models of macromolecules, statistical models, machine learning models and more. While some concepts dealt with in this blog post would actually be relevant, I want to limit the scope of this post to what is sometimes called “systems biology” models. So, we have a model that describes chemical reactions (for instance). The model behaviour will dictate the values of some variables, e.g. substrate or product concentrations. We call those variables “dependent” (“independent variables” are variables whose values are decided before any numerical simulation or whose values do not depend on the mathematical model, such as “time” for standard chemical kinetics model). Another essential set of values that we have to fix before a simulation consists of the initial conditions, such as initial concentrations. The quickest way to get cracking is to gather the variable values from previous models (found for instance in BioModels), from databases of biochemical parameters such as Brenda or SABIO-RK, or from patiently sieving scientific literature. But what if we want to improve the values of the variables? This blog post will explore a few possible ways forward using the modelling software tool COPASI, namely, sensitivity analysis, picking up variable values and looking at the results, parameter scans, optimisation, and parameter estimation. Loading a model in COPASI First, we need to have a model to play with. The post will use the model of MAPK signalling published by Huang and Ferrell in 1996. You can find it in BioModels where can download the SBML version and import it in COPASI. Throughout this post, I will assume the reader masters the basic usage of COPASI (create reactions, run simple simulations, etc.). You will find some introductory videos about this user-friendly, versatile, and powerful tool on their website. The model presents the three-level cascade activating MAP kinase. MAPK, MAPKK, and MAPKKK mean Mitogen-activated protein kinase, Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase, and Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase, respectively. Each curved arrow below represents three elementary reactions: binding and unbinding of the protein to an enzyme, and catalysis (addition or removal of a phosphate). The top input E1 (above) is called MAPKKK activator in the model. To visualise the results, we will follow the normalised values for the active (phosphorylated) forms of the enzymes K_PP_norm, KK_PP_norm and K_P_norm, that are just the sums of all the molecular species containing the active forms divided by the sums of all the molecular species containing the enzymes (NB: Throughout the screenshots, the red dots are added by myself and not part of COPASI’s GUI). Let’s run a numerical simulation of the model. Below you see the activation of the three enzymes, with the swift and supra-linear activation of the bottom one, MAPK, one of the hallmarks of the cascade (the others being an amplification of the signal and an ultrasensitive dose-response which allows to fully activate MAPK with only a touch of MAPKKK activation). The first question we can ask ourselves is “What are the parameters that values affect the most the output of our system?”. To do so, we can run a sensitivity analysis. COPASI will vary a bit all the parameters and measure the consequences of these changes on the results of a selected task, here the steady-state of the non-constant concentrations of species. We see that the most important effect is the impact of MAPKKK activator binding constant (k1) on the concentration of PP-MAPK, which happens to be the final output of the signalling cascade. This is quite relevant since the MAPKKK activator binding constant basically transmits the initial signal at the top of the cascade. You can click the small spreadsheet icon on the right to access coloured matrices of numerical results. All right, now we know which parameter we want to fiddle with. The first thing we can do is visually look at the effect of modifying the value. We can do that interactively with a “slider“. Once in the timecourse panel, click on the slider icon in the toolbar. You can then create as many sliders as you want to set values manually. Here, I created a slider that can vary logarithmically (advised for most model parameters) between 1 and 1 million. The initial value, used to create the timecourse above, was 1000. We see that sliding to 100 changes the model’s behaviour quite dramatically, with very low enzyme activations. Moving it well above 1000 will show that we increase the speed of activation of the three enzymes, increase the activation of the top enzyme, albeit without significant gain on K-PP, our interesting output. Playing with sliders is great fun. But this is not very precise. And if we want to evaluate the effect of changing several parameters simultaneously, this can be extremely tedious. However, we can do that automatically thanks to COPASI’s parameter scans. We can actually repeat the simulation with the same value (useful to repeat stochastic simulations), systematically scan parameter values within a range, or sampling them from statistical distributions (and nest all of these). Below, I run a scan over the range defined above and observe the same effect. To visualise the scan’s results, I created a graph that plotted the active enzyme’s steady-state versus the activator binding constant. All that is good, but I still have to look at curves or numerical results to find out the best value for my parameter. Ideally, I would like COPASI to hand me directly the value. This is the role of optimisation. Optimisation if made up of two parts: the result I want to optimise and the parameter to change to optimise it. I will not discuss the possibility to optimise a value. There are many cases for which optimisation is just not possible. For instance, it is not possible to optimise the production of phosphorylated MAPK. Whatever upper bound we would fix for the activator binding constant, the optimal value would end up on this boundary. In this example, I decided to maximise the steady-state concentration of K_PP for a given concentration of KKK_P, i.e. getting the most bang for my buck. As before, the parameter I want to explore is the MAPKKK activator binding constant. I fix the same lower and upper bound as before. COPASI offers many algorithms to explore parameter values. Here, I chose Evolutionary Programming, which offers a good balance between accuracy and speed. The optimal result is 231. Indeed, if we look at the parameter scan plot, we can see that with a binding constant of 231, we get an almost maximal activation of MAPK with minimal activation of MAPKKK. Why is this important? All those enzymes are highly connected and will act on downstream targets right, left, and centre. In order to minimise side effects, I want to activate (or inhibit) protein as little as necessary. Being efficient at low doses also helps with suboptimal bioavailability. And of course, using 100 times less of the stuff to get the same effect is certainly cheaper, particularly for biologics such as antibodies. We are now reaching the holy grail of parameter search, which is parameter estimation from observed results. As with optimisation, this is not always possible. It is known as the identifiability problem. Using the initial model, I created a fake noisy set of measurements, which would, for instance, represent the results of Western blot or ELISA using antibodies against phosphorylated and total forms of RAF, MEF, and ERK, which are specific MAPKKK, MAPKK, and MAPK. I can load this file (immuno.txt on the screenshot) in COPASI, and map the experimental values (automatically recognised by COPASI) to variables of the model. Note that we can load several files, and each file can contain several experiments. I can then list the parameters I want to explore, here the usual activator binding constant, between 1 and 1 million. Note that we can use only some of the experiments in the estimation of given parameters. This allows building extremely powerful and flexible parameter estimations. We can use the same algorithms used in optimisation to explore the parameter space. The plot represents the best solution. Dashed lines link experimental values, continuous lines represent the fitting values, and circles are the error values. The value estimated by COPASI for the binding constant is 1009. The “experiment” was created with a value of 1000. Not bad. This concludes our overview of parameter exploration with COPASI. Note that this only brushes up the topic and I hope I picked your curiosity enough for you to read more about it. Do you have a model that you want to improve? Do you need to model a biological system but do not know the best method or software tool to use? Drop me a message and I will be happy to have a chat.

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II. Vision Screening Protocol The Vision screening protocol includes: Vision screening begins at birth, with specific components introduced over time. While the Parent Questionnaire, completed by caregivers prior to their EI Evaluation, and in-person meetings for the assessment are preferred, telehealth and phone calls are also viable. III. Vision Screening Training Each member of the EI Evaluation teams must complete three vision screening training modules provided by A Shared Vision. Total time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours IV. Vision Screening Documents These downloadable PDF documents support all aspects of the vision screening protocol. Refer to the scenarios below to determine which documents to use based on whether the assessment meeting will be in person or via telehealth, and if the family completed the Parent Questionnaire prior to the meeting. Click on the buttons below to download documents in English and Spanish. V. Vision Screening Scenarios Each scenario includes a list of the PDFs to download and use during the assessment meeting. Scenarios also describe the steps to conduct the vision screening, including documenting next steps for the caregivers. The order of the steps is dependent upon the modality of the assessment meeting. Specifically, objective testing should be completed during in-person meetings. However, if the meeting is conducted via telehealth, objective testing should be completed at a later date when an in-person meeting is possible. Vision screening to be conducted in person and caregiver completed Parent Questionnaire. Vision screening to be conducted in person and caregiver did NOT complete Parent Questionnaire. Vision screening to be conducted via telehealth and caregiver completed Parent Questionnaire. (Objective testing to be completed in person at a future date after the EI Evaluation.) Vision screening to be conducted via telehealth and caregiver did NOT complete Parent Questionnaire. (Objective testing to be completed in person at a future date after the EI Evaluation.)

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My Daily Routine Sensory Bin Children with visual impairments learn with their hands. Ready for some hands-on tactile play? A small bin, tray, or bucket is the perfect container for a variety of sensory experiences. In this experience we will make a sensory bin using objects at home that are used during your child’s natural routine, such as their toothbrush, their favorite cup, or comb. Your child will explore by touching, looking, tasting, and listening to these objects. Your child can also learn to compare objects, play in/out games, dump and fill, transfer objects from right hand to left, and learn to pretend play. This experience also gives the child additional time for manipulation and play with those objects, to increase their vocabulary, and to help gain a deeper understanding of their uses, which is important for independent living. This activity will take 5 to 15 minutes depending on your child’s mood and interest.

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has appointed Kazuhiro Masaki, a monetary policy expert, as the new head of its Monetary Affairs Department, a key division that oversees the drafting of central bank policy. Masaki, previously head of the BOJ's financial system department, will replace Koji Nakamura. The move follows BOJ's recent decision to introduce more flexibility in its yield control policy, indicating a gradual shift away from extensive monetary stimulus. Masaki, 55, who was significantly involved in critical monetary policy changes such as the implementation of negative interest rates and yield curve control, will now have a pivotal role in shaping BOJ's monetary policy and drafting speeches for the bank's board members. top of page bottom of page

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Classrooms in Crisis: Helping Students and School Staff Readjust Students around the world learned a harsh lesson in 2020: pandemics can have devastating impacts on lives, economies, and schools. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, schools closed, academic terms were truncated, routines were broken, and uncertainty and anxiety permeated students’ home and social lives. Many school systems considered how best to reopen and weighed physical health and safety measures, but school psychology and security experts cautioned not to discount students’ state of mind. Most teachers and school officials acknowledge there is a typical re-adjustment and relearning period for students after any break—whether it’s a three-month summer vacation, a two-week holiday, or even a snow day. The first few weeks of term are often spent reviewing lessons from the previous year. However, the series of events related to the COVID-19 pandemic are decidedly different. Schools had to shift gears quickly—often with limited resources—to prepare for virtual learning instead of classroom education. In the United States, school buses were reconfigured to deliver school lunches or Wi-Fi to students at home. Academic performance was frequently judged on a pass–fail system, and students were isolated from their friends, peers, and role models at developmentally critical times. Students are also at additional risk during the pandemic due to potential parental unemployment, food or housing uncertainty, financial stresses, or illness or death in the family, says Dr. Franci Crepeau-Hobson, an associate professor and director of clinical training at the University of Colorado Denver School of Psychology. Crepeau-Hobson is also cochair of the National Association of School Psychologists’ School Safety and Crisis Response Committee. “Folks who were already stable, had some resiliencies, and had some really strong support systems are going to weather this adequately well,” she says. “But those kids who were already vulnerable are the ones we’re going to have to be the most concerned about, whether that was because of a preexisting mental health challenge, a disability, or what was going on at home.” Thirty-two percent of California students in grades 5-12 who were not receiving mental health services felt they may need them during and after the pandemic, according to a survey by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California in late April 2020. Before COVID-19, 65 percent of students rated their mental wellness—defined for the survey as the ability to cope with the normal stresses of life and work productively—at 7 or above on a 10-point scale. But at the end of April, less than 40 percent of students rated their mental wellness at the same level; 23 percent of students rated their mental wellness at 3 or lower, signaling a need for action and assistance. The survey noted that students frequently described their mental state as bored, lonely, overwhelmed, and anxious, particularly noting concerns about schoolwork, the wellbeing of their families, general uncertainty, and missing out on typical school experiences. “Students have been so very isolated from their peers at such important social development periods, and they have been disconnected from the larger community, while parents are struggling,” says Michele Gay, cofounder and executive director of Safe and Sound Schools. “No matter how functional a family is or how well suited it is to withstand this type of challenge, parents have been distracted. If they’re lucky, they are able to work from home, but it’s been a challenge to support their kids, to keep them on track with academics, to deal with their frustrations, anxieties, and depression, all while handling their own responsibilities within the family. Kids have been sponging these effects up. “So, when we are able to reconnect—hopefully in the fall—we know schools are not going to be the same. We know kids will be coming back with a lot of negative experiences,” she adds. “They will have felt the effects of stress on the family—financial stress, the day-to-day stress of being locked in together. There will be academic regression, and we know to expect social–emotional regression. Oftentimes these things manifest in negative behaviors—bullying, being grumpy, disconnected, or oppositional. School is going to be more about reconnecting and developing a supportive culture and learning how to communicate again.” There is also the uncertainty of not knowing what the fall will look like because “we don’t have an expiration date on COVID-19,” Crepeau-Hobson says. To cope with this uncertainty, it is helpful for school districts to remind personnel and educators about existing processes for reporting warning signs that a student is struggling, as well as refreshing procedures around school security, student support, hygiene, and education. Security’s role in this process might seem invisible to most stakeholders in the community, Gay says, “but we know that the school environment has a tremendous impact on the sense of safety, the feeling of safety. The underlying foundational feeling of safety is even more important than ever, especially when emotions are high and students and staff come back to school with anxiety. To simply be able to show that the space is as safe as it possibly can be, that supports the sort of social–emotional environment that we to build.” Stress and Student Behavior Once the realities of the pandemic started to set in among American school districts, Safe and Sound Schools almost immediately started getting reports of emotional effects on students, educators, and administrators. As schools reopen, school officials need to “be prepared for the emotions,” Gay says. “People can be very unpredictable when experiencing unknown emotion. As excited as we all are about the prospect about returning to school, it’s not going to be the school that we left. We’re going to return with different experiences. Security and safety personnel, administrators, and teachers all need to be prepared for that. Be on the lookout for warning signals or signs that someone might need support or help—students, parents, or staff members—and have prepared safe spaces. People might need a safe, quiet place to retreat, regroup, or have a conversation with a counselor or peer.” In addition, be prepared for challenges to school officials’ authority. In the early stages of the pandemic, schools were bombarded with information and guidance—much of it nebulous or conflicting. Students were paying close attention to the misapplication of information, and they may be distrustful of new guidance once schools reopen, says Paul Timm, PSP, president of Facility Engineering Associates, P.C., and a member of the ASIS International School Safety and Security Council. Some students might even be more well-informed than school officials about the virus, and they might walk into the building and question new measures in a show of defiance or disagreement, he says. Students will wonder what to expect when coming back to school, and it is likely that school staff will experience a period of students’ testing the limits of new measures, Crepeau-Hobson adds. Upon their return to school, students might be emotionally shut down or worried, or they could become disruptive and aggressive. In response, schools need to provide tangible signs of how safe the school is, both physically and psychologically, and create a caring and connected environment, she says. This might involve performing some tasks—like cleaning and sanitizing—during the school day to ensure that students see the precautions being taken, on top of measures such as physical distancing, Plexiglas barriers in lunch lines, or staggered school schedules. At the end of this honeymoon period, Crepeau-Hobson says, if adults have done their jobs, students will feel safer and act out less. A united front will go a long way to heading off these behavioral challenges. When the school district speaks with one voice and communicates openly about new measures and the rationale behind them, it can help diffuse any student–faculty tension over health and safety measures. When disruption does occur, however, make sure school discipline is woven in with support—both at the academic and social–emotional levels, she adds. Physical and Psychological Safety Students are processing the effects of the pandemic in a number of different ways, Crepeau-Hobson says, but the warning signs of a child in trouble remain largely the same: sudden changes in personality or behavior, withdrawal, aggression, changes in academic levels, indications of lethargy, and self-harm. Children with the tendency to externalize their emotions might exhibit a constant state of alarm, requiring additional reassurance. “All this uncertainty is really tough for people—we don’t feel safe because we don’t know what’s going to happen. We’re walking around in this constant state of alarm where our brains are communicating ‘I’m not safe, I’m not safe,’ so we’re kind of on edge anyway,” she says. “Some folks are better at managing that and regulating themselves, but kids often need help. You may see more dysregulated kids, which means they can’t manage their own behavior and their own emotions.” In response, faculty can be trained to watch for warning signs and changes in behavior and learn how to respond. It’s key not to jump to conclusions—if a student acts out in the classroom, for example, he or she might simply be having trouble readjusting to school routines due to their anxiety. At the beginning of the year, Crepeau-Hobson recommends cutting students some slack. Additionally, provide some means for students to regulate their emotions. This could include modifying academic expectations so the first few weeks of school have less pressure to achieve, restructuring the school day to add more breaks, or adding calming activity sessions between classes. It’s also fundamental that adults themselves are emotionally regulated. “If you have dysregulated adults, you are not going to have any regulated kids; they’re going to be a mess,” she adds. “So, we have to make sure that adults are walking in feeling safe and supportive, and that they know what to do, because that’s empowering.” School security personnel should also partner with social–emotional leaders such as school counselors and psychologists, Timm notes. “This is a collaborative effort, and we should be relying on their expertise more than ever,” he says. Pandemic-related stress is likely to heavily affect students with mental health challenges, says Guy Grace, director of security and emergency planning at Littleton Public Schools in Colorado. Over the remote learning period at the end of the school year, Grace and his security team performed welfare checks and virtual check-ins with students who missed virtual classes or exhibited signs of stress. “Suicide risk and mental health risk have not decreased at all; they may have increased. We wanted to make sure we didn’t let those kids fall through the cracks,” he says. Schools play a pivotal role in getting at-risk students help, even if stressors originate from outside sources, says Dr. Scott Poland, co-director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office at Nova Southeastern University. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is now the second-leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 10 and 34 in the United States. In 2017, 517 children aged 10-14 died by suicide in the United States; among 15- to 24-year-olds, 6,252 died by suicide. School districts can set aside a 45-minute briefing for staff to review mental health crisis warning signs and procedures for how to refer a student to get help. Giving the school counselor time to address the faculty about how to escalate the issue can clarify both warning signs and next steps for school staff. It will also increase awareness of mental health and suicide risks in schools, particularly when considering the additional stressors introduced by the pandemic, Poland says. When classes resume in person, however, schools are likely to feel the financial burden from COVID-19 mitigation measures, which could take a toll on school safety initiatives like mental health or school violence prevention, Grace warns. It will be a difficult balancing act in the near-term to respond to the immediate threat of COVID-19 without losing sight of long-term, ongoing risks. In addition, he says it is security’s role to ensure students are comfortable with the new health and safety measures put in place. After the shooting at Columbine High School in 1999, schools across the United States introduced hardening measures like metal detectors or high fences, which was frightening, especially to younger students. If students are met at the door by a medical professional during the pandemic, it could scare them away from returning to school, Grace says. “School systems can’t avoid the responsibility of relieving fear and anxiety as much as possible when students come back,” he says. “We have to be careful about how we do this. We have to put the best practices in that will protect kids and staff members, but also help ensure that this is a place teachers want to come to teach, students want to learn, and parents won’t worry about their kids in school.” Education around COVID-19 mitigation measures can be tailored to students’ developmental levels to ensure mitigation is not compounding existing anxiety, Grace adds. For elementary school children, schools can emphasize handwashing, hygiene, and physical distancing, and keep other mitigation methods in the background—similar to what school security personnel do for severe weather drills and education. But at the middle and high school levels, students can be more empowered to take care of themselves and others. “It’s all about empowering students and staff on how they can deal with emergencies,” Grace says. “Education goes a long way in mitigating the fear and the angst that people are going to have on a day-to-day basis. Educational empowerment is critical to maintaining a functional school environment.” Students will look to parents and teachers to see how to react to stressors, Poland says, and nothing undercuts a safety message quite like politics. In presenting a united front around school safety measures, teachers and faculty should strive to keep political opinions, emotional responses, and personal views out of the way. Poland recommends displaying confidence in the people making decisions—especially the scientists and subject matter experts searching for solutions—and collecting input from students and staff on how to make existing school-specific measures even better. “The wisest decisions are made by a group of people,” Poland says. At Milton Hershey School, a pre-K through 12th grade residential school for underprivileged children in Pennsylvania, collaborative communication has been essential in pandemic response so far. Of the school’s 2,200 students, 500 remained on campus during the initial months of the pandemic in the United States. This required the reconfiguration of student housing to focus on social distancing and virtual learning, and as of Security Management’s press time, the school is finalizing a system to safely reintroduce students returning to campus. “Communication was one of the key things right out of the gate,” says Rick Gilbert, senior director of campus safety for the Milton Hershey School. “A lot of schools, like us, felt like we had some good pandemic plans in place, but not to this magnitude…We always revisit what kind of communications can we get out there and how quickly can we get it out without causing a panic, and providing accurate information at the same time. Given that information was evolving so quickly, within a matter of 48 hours, things would change all over again.” In response to the rapidly shifting health crisis, the school established a COVID-19 taskforce under the incident response function. Through that taskforce, the communications team collected input and content to share with parents, sponsors, staff, and leadership in a cohesive message. When students’ parents or sponsors had specific questions, they could send them through a dedicated email address. Daily emails with relevant updates were sent out to staff, leadership, and parents or sponsors respectively, and more timely information was shared via mass notification tools, Gilbert says. Communication with students is also vital, he adds. Milton Hershey’s family resources department has established rapport with students and their families to keep in touch and address challenges while students are off-campus. The counseling department is available to help address any student anxiety or angst, either remotely via teleconferencing tools or on campus. Campus safety is tasked with how to keep COVID-19 mitigation efforts, such as physical distancing measures, in line with existing security. “I know we will get called upon to enforce some of that,” Gilbert says. “It’s critical for our folks to understand that our students are coming in with lots of pressure and anxiety. We’re not here to crack down. They’re not in trouble. They’re kids—this is a challenge for them as they see their friends and try to interact. It’s going to be critical for us to educate our students on why we’re doing this, but we’re not looking to come down and enforce what that social distancing looks like. We want to explain that this is for their health and for their classmates’ health.” Depending on how the new measures are treated, heavy-handed enforcement could quickly escalate into confrontation, Gilbert warns. “The situation’s already tense enough without us raising the anxiety level.” With residential students, campus safety staff already has an established relationship with students and can de-escalate conflict more effectively. At initial signs of defiance or misbehavior, security personnel can talk with the student, and after a few quick questions they learn why that behavior shifted. “Their routine has completely changed, and they have learned to grow and understand that this is the new norm, and we’re all trying to figure this out,” according to Gilbert. “Take an extra two or three seconds to explain the why,” Gilbert says. “Our students are very resilient, and I think sometimes we underestimate them. Sometimes they just want to be part of the process.” Students have a lot of insights to bring to the table when developing, adjusting, and deploying new safety measures, Timm says. School districts can bring students into briefings about security systems and new safety measures, he advises. In addition, districts can recruit student subject matter experts to teach school personnel about emerging technology (learning how to navigate the latest social media like TikTok can help schools respond to digital bullying or threats and help students adjust faster, Timm says) or challenges within the student body. These sort of short training sessions—whether a three-minute briefing on new video surveillance coverage, a social media primer, or an open discussion on how new COVID-19 mitigation measures are working—can have long-term effects on program buy-in and participation. “School is all a preparation for vocations and learning and becoming contributing citizens. This is the best time ever to bring students in and get their feet wet in leadership roles,” Timm explains. In the midst of widespread uncertainty during the pandemic, tapping students for these briefings can also empower them and help them regain some control and confidence. To connect further, Timm recommends being frank and open with students about challenges and concerns that administrators, faculty, and educators have had during the pandemic, whether that’s expressing regret over missing out on a baseball season or acknowledging uncertainty about what comes next. “As much as we want a united front, and we want to speak with confidence about our decisions, I do think there’s a part of us that has to be transparent,” according to Timm. “If adults and administrators are able to be relationally transparent—just letting kids know that we’re in the same boat—I think that’s going to cause there to be some camaraderie that we’ve missed out on until now…Empathy can build bridges.” Claire Meyer is managing editor for Security Management. Connect with her on LinkedIn or email her at [email protected]. Caring for the Caregivers Students are far from the only ones under significant pandemic-triggered strain. School budgets are stretched, educators have grappled with the shift to virtual learning, and school personnel have been forced to cope with personal loss, financial uncertainty, and emotional stress. In this respect, Dr. Scott Poland, co-director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office at Nova Southeastern University, recommends following the advice of airplane safety: Put your own oxygen mask on first. “Kids are going to look to the adults in their life to see how upset to be about something, and understandably a lot of adults are fearful and anxious,” he says. Poland suggests adults remember the simple mnemonic CALM: Control, Availability, Listening, Managing. In the midst of uncertainty and change, remember what you can control: your responses and following recommended medical guidelines. Second, be available for children. “Most kids just need an opportunity to talk about their experience,” Poland says. Third, listen closely to what students say, and when possible, limit media consumption to avoid overstimulation and stress. Finally, manage your reactions and emotions as best you can because children are monitoring actions as much as words for cues on how to respond to stress. Using this model, school security personnel can serve as role models for students, intervening in emerging conflicts and demonstrating appropriate behavior. Security personnel are “supposed to be a resource, they’re supposed to be a symbol of safety, they’re supposed to take active steps to keep kids safe,” says Dr. Franci Crepeau-Hobson, an associate professor and director of clinical training at the University of Colorado Denver School of Psychology. While many school stakeholders primarily associate security with physical safety, they are key to psychological safety as well, she adds. “By being a connected member of the community, by being out in the hallways and lunchroom and on the playgrounds, they are visible, connected, and seen as a resource for kids, to let them know they’re okay.”

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I’m Adam S. Karofsky, the A.S.K. behind ASK Writes. Other than being my initials, ask has always been central to who I am. I ask questions, gather knowledge, and exist in a constant state of learning and exploration. For me, writing is a tool to string together stories, share information, and connect people. My creative process is client-driven and collaborative. I want to hear your story and create content in your voice to benefit your business. My writing style is formulated and adaptive, giving you the power to guide your own content creation process. I pride myself on creating unique content that ultimately reflects the experience and personality of each individual client. In addition to being an avid personal and professional writer, I am also a nomadic traveler, having embarked upon many multi-month trips around the United States, Central America, and the South Pacific. My love of travel and thirst for knowledge has fueled my exploration of other countries and cultures. While traveling, I love to hike, surf, rock climb, and try as many different kinds of cuisine as I can. I am a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Commonwealth Honors College. I obtained my B.A. in Anthropology with Highest Honors, focusing my academic studies on cave art and ancient cognitive abilities. By Olivia Brooke Summerhill An exploration into the world of ultra-high-net-worth divorce, covering the emotional, fiscal, and logistic elements of the process. - Here’s What Happens When You’re All In: Part 2 by David Karofsky - Selling For Success: Sometimes the Best Thing for the Family is Letting Go by David Karofsky and Joshua Nacht, Ph.D. - Building Your Legacy by Joshua Nacht, Ph.D. - The Roles and Realities of Being a Chief Operating Officer: Part 1 of 2 by Chad Glasscock - A Focused Gaze: Using the Yogic Technique Drishti to Guide Your Business Practices by Chad Glasscock - 5 Keys to Executing Your Strategy: Things You Can Do Today to Achieve Your Desired Future State by Chad Glasscock - Focus ~ Hustle ~ Fun: Keeping Focus on Your Goals in the New Year by Chad Glasscock - Operationalizing Strategies with an Agile Approach: Don’t Sweat the Details by Chad Glasscock - Mind Matters: Creating Your Reality by Joseph Hammond-Hagan - The Mind-Body Connection: How to Recognise Stress in the Body and Release It by Joseph Hammon-Hagan ASK Writes Blog

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VON 위의 어니언 Access the deep web and .onion domains without the use of Tor. All you need is Astrill더 알아보기 I am still pretty new to this but have been very happy so far. I Think Astrill is Best of The Best VPN service 10+++++ Astrill is mint! Does exactly as it says on the tin! Keep up the good work :) fantastic one botton control after configured i LOVE IT keep up the AMAZING work :) Great product. Use is on my phone and Ubuntu Linux Everything you could ever ask for. Stable and fast.

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T-square: Aquarius Moon square Scorpio Venus @ 14 degrees, opposing Taurus Uranus @ 19 degrees 9:31 am PST/ 12:31 pm EST Sun square Neptune @ 24 degrees 7:36 pm PST/ 10:36 pm EST The fixed T-square lasts for most of the day with Moon being the mechanism in which we grow. Our bodies, needs, and cycles are the focal point in the middle of our relationship issues. We have determined and focused energy for connection versus a universal wild card of energy coming from the divine. Something causes the tension and the mechanism out of that tension is some sort of bodily need for freedom and rebellion. Remember this is fixed energy so not a lot changes here. The Moon will move through this all day, but it won’t feel like movement. Your desire and passion for connection might be thwarted by something bigger, more universal; this is upheaval that is– in the end– more solid and secure. And from there we find ourselves in tension with our egos and identity. There is confusion, compassion, delusion, and addiction on the menu. but probably not all at the same time. We are trying to navigate something unnavigable. We are trying to understand what is happening in the midst of all this relationship confusion and who we are-- now that the rules have changed. We haven’t quite realized that things have shifted and we aren’t in the same place. We actually don’t know where we are, and likely, we don’t know who we have become, either. It’s all part of the process.

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Libra Moon opposes Aries Chiron @ 16 degrees (conjunct SN/NN @ 17 degrees) 8:36 am PST/ 11:36 am EST Libra Moon Conjunct South Node in Libra @ 17 degrees 12:18 pm PST/ 3:18 pm EST T-square: Capricorn Mars is apex @ 20 degrees, square Libra Moon @ 20 degrees, Aries Chiron @ 16 degrees, North Node in Aries @ 17 degrees 5:59 pm PST/ 8:59 pm EST Today the aspects are Cardinal squares, and they last all day. Cardinal squares are asking us to start something. Like we have to mount a campaign, even though it takes a lot of effort. All day is a T-square with Capricorn Mars at the apex. We are planning and strategizing the right moves to make next. You have been called to do something and move something, through pressures. That energy is going to be sent out of your minds eye. You have a lot to lose, and a lot that can go awry. There’s a LOT going on today. We have been dealing with relationship issues– our own patterns with our past, coming up against what we need as individuals to move forward. Concurrently, we’ve been understanding an identity wound that holds us back, that hurts us. That identity wound also says that we can be heroes, if just for one day. There might be no ‘we” at all. It’s easier to be a hero with a sidekick. Maybe we are doing it all alone. Maybe we are the hero we’ve been waiting for. Goddamn it’s lonely to be your own hero. But also, who can you actually count on? Chiron is searching out the North Node, and there is lot of pain with those we love. We have been doubled over in agony. We miss our connections.. We are alone in this great tundra. Moon conjuncts South node, Chiron conjuncts (almost) North Node, so we can have a very emotional, very hurt, very ancestral response, as we parse through the pain. We are supposed to learn something here. About our wound, our future, our patterns and our physical expression. At some point it’s just pain. It’s just pain. Whatever you are supposed to learn about today, it’s that you can move your energy forward. You can figure out what you actually want and move towards that. The rest, is window dressing.

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Our process here at Atlantic Prime Mortgage is fast, easy and uncomplicated because we know what is required so there are no last-minute surprises. These are the real benefits of working with experienced local experts who are committed to excellent customer service! - Prequalification: Usually the first step to a home purchase is getting pre-qualified for a loan. By doing so, you can shop for a home that fits your budget with knowledge and confidence and as a pre-qualified buyer, your offer on a home is more likely to be accepted. This process begins with an initial consultation with your Atlantic Prime Mortgage Loan Officer. We will ask you to share your goals and financial situation so we can recommend the financing options that you will qualify for and that may be best for you and your family. - Full Approval: Once your offer is accepted, you can complete the application process by contacting your Atlantic Prime Mortgage Loan Officer to update any credit documentation as well as providing the ratified contract of sale. We will then order the appraisal and submit your loan request for underwriting for approval. Once approved, you will receive a loan commitment letter and we can proceed to schedule the settlement on your new home!

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Newly released data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shown that annual cigarette sales in 2020 increased for the first time in two decades, despite numerous tax increase in multiple states on the product. The increase in cigarette sales follows a concerted effort by well funded anti-vaping activists to distort the science and data regarding vaping to pass laws restricting consumer access, causing a significant drop in the number of smokers quitting, as well as leading smokers who had previously made the switch returning to combustible tobacco. Vaping, a proven harm reduction technology which is 95% safer than deadly combustible tobacco, is endorsed by over 60 of the world’s leading medical bodies, and according to studies conducted by Georgetown University Medical Center has the potential to save 6.6 million American lives in the next 10 years. Despite the science, activists, primarily funded by Michael Bloomberg to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars, throughout 2020 lobbied lawmakers to restrict access to this vital quit-smoking aid, leading to multiple states and local governments banning the majority of vaping products. These bans, such as those instituted in San Francisco, have already been shown by Yale University to increase youth smoking rates and this latest data demonstrates that these restrictions have contributed to smoking increasing across the board. In addition, misinformation regarding “EVALI”, a 2019 outbreak of lung illnesses caused by illicit, black market THC products laced with Vitamin E acetate which has nothing to do with nicotine vaping products, has also been shown to have increased the smoking rate. According to previously published research conducted by Boston University, anti-vaping activists “messaging that questioned the safety of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes” and falsely attributed EVALI to nicotine vaping “led to an increase in combustible cigarette use” This trend of increased smoking is set to continue if Congressional Democrats get their way, and impose staggering new Federal Taxes on e-cigarettes. Academic modelling has shown that Democrat proposals, which would see e-cigarettes taxed even higher than combustible tobacco, would lead to 2.75 million additional smokers in the United States. The increase in smoking rates has proven the devastating public health consequences of the Bloomberg-driven anti-vaping campaign in the United States. It’s time that lawmakers accept the science, and follow other governments such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand, who are actively promoting smokers making the switch to vaping. Millions of lives quite literally depend on it.

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How to view your exam timetable Find out how to view and print your exam timetable online. - Exam timetables are usually published on the first day of the mid-semester break before each exam period. - We’ll let you know by email that your exam timetable is available in Student Services Online. The email will also include the Examination instructions and regulations. - You can then sign in to view and print your timetable. - Sign into Student Services Online - Click on the 'My Exam Timetable' icon - Select the semester of the exam timetable you want to see. Your timetable will appear in a list view Weekly calendar view (not recommended) You can also see your exam timetable in a weekly calendar view. However, the weekly calendar view is not recommended because your exams are often over more than one week. To view your exam timetable in a weekly calendar view follow these steps: - From the list view, note the dates of your exams - Use the controls above the weekly calendar to see each of the weeks in which you have exams. Remember that you might have exams in more than one week You can also view the official examination timetable and keep track of any changes. See Exam timetables.

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Faculty of Education and Social Work Postgraduate International Student Scholarship For full-time postgraduate study at the Faculty of Education and Social Work in a specified programme, up to $7,000 towards International student fees. About the scholarship Application status: No application required Applicable study: Specified postgraduate programme (See Note I) Opening date: By nomination Closing date: By nomination Tenure: Up to 240 points of study For: Assistance with fees Number on offer: Varies Offer rate: Biannually Value: Up to $7,000 The main purpose of the Scholarship is to support international students to enrol into a specified postgraduate programme at the Faculty of Education and Social Work, and successfully establish themselves in Auckland. How to apply You do not need to apply for this scholarship, award or prize or complete an online application form. It is awarded on the recommendation of the relevant faculty or University of Auckland committee. For more information about the awarding process for this scholarship, award or prize, download a copy of the regulations. Help and support You can find answers to your questions about scholarships, awards and prizes on the University's online help and support centre, AskAuckland. If you can’t find the answer to your question, contact our Student Support Team. - For questions about a particular scholarship, award or prize, please include the exact name. - For scholarships or awards closing within the next three days, please mark your enquiry as urgent. Technical issues or errors Every effort has been made to ensure the information we have supplied is correct and up to date. However we strongly advise that you check the regulations, application forms and any other information that is available, to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for any application you might make, and that you understand the implications of any regulations, awarding value and closing dates.

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Used Car? Here Are Some Tips You Can Use Many people wish to buy used cars in hesperia good condition with low rates, but most do not know where to find them. There are several ways to purchase a cheap used car; one is purchasing used cars online. It’s easier, and there are tons of versions you can find on the site, and the fantastic thing if you buy online is cheaper, especially when you have a limited budget to buy a new car. Here are some ways you want to learn to create second-hand cars more efficiently. There are several items to be considered if you want to purchase used cars online; first, you need to locate used car dealers on online sites that offer cheap used cars in hesperia. Many car dealers do online organization, and many benefits that you can buy in online car dealers as it’s easier and quicker to do, and they have an assortment of cars. Buy Your Dream Car at Auctions Even if they don’t have the car that you’re searching for, they are easily able to link one to the other dealers that can give you the car that you’re looking for. But if you want the easier way, eBay is a good alternative to purchase cheap cars. Then see how much you will spend to obtain a used car. Looking for the version of the used cars online that you need and match with your funding is a great experience; you can see many inexpensive used cars and get some reasonable prices online. If you are lucky, you may come across the latest model of vehicles that are marketed as used cars, since in some countries, individuals can’t remain with one car for more than five years since the authorities’ rules. Before you buy a cheap used cars in hesperia you have to make certain that the vehicle is in fantastic shape, it is also required to prevent disappointment after you buy it. If you don’t know about the car, you can ask a mechanic or friends who have more experience with those vehicles. You could also browse several websites which include specifications of the car. In that manner, you can learn more about the used cars online that you want to buy.

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While buying a used car, purchasers frequently have a rundown of elements they consider fundamental or attractive. These elements range from fundamental security worries to extravagances that upgrade the driving experience. As the auto business advances, so do purchasers’ inclinations. The used car dealer in lansing offers a variety of pre-owned vehicles for those looking to make a purchase. Here is a summary of a few well known highlights that individuals regularly look for while purchasing used cars: Dependability: Most importantly, purchasers need a vehicle that is trustworthy. A few brands and models are famous for their enduring dependability, making them especially pursued in the used car market. Eco-friendliness: With rising fuel costs and expanding natural awareness, numerous purchasers focus on cars with great miles-per-gallon appraisals. Mixture and diesel models, known for their eco-friendliness, frequently collect consideration in the used market. Wellbeing Highlights: Security stays fundamental. Purchasers frequently search for cars furnished with non-freezing stopping devices, different airbags, strength control, and all the more as of late, high level elements like vulnerable side checking and path takeoff admonitions. Infotainment Frameworks: Current drivers esteem network. Elements, for example, touchscreen shows, cell phone incorporation (like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), Bluetooth network, and powerful sound frameworks are high on many lists of things to get. Route Frameworks: While numerous drivers presently depend on cell phone applications for route, an in-constructed GPS framework stays a pursued element, particularly in better quality used cars. Calfskin Upholstery: Cowhide seats offer a dash of extravagance and are more straightforward to clean and keep up with than material seats, settling on them a well known decision for some used car purchasers. Sunroof/Moonroof: This element, which permits all the more light into the car and offers ventilation, stays a number one among numerous purchasers, particularly in vehicles and SUVs. Taking everything into account, while individual inclinations change, the elements recorded above reliably rank high on the lists of things to get of used car purchasers. As auto innovation keeps on propelling, almost certainly, the rundown of well known elements will grow, mirroring the developing longings and requirements of drivers. Check out the latest updates and view it now for immediate access.

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Patients or their families may express a concern or complaint to any employee, physician, or volunteer, who should act as a patient advocate in referring the concern to the appropriate director for investigation and resolution. To speak with someone about a concern: Call the Patient Relations office at (540) 932-4742 or email@example.com The phone line is staffed Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30p.m. During the evenings and weekends, calls are referred to the Nursing Supervisor by a voice mail message.

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Gogoro first foreign two-wheeler OEM and Battery Swapping provider to be recognised by SIDBI SIDBI recognition makes specific Gogoro vehicles eligible for SIDBI financial programs that are focused on increasing EV penetration in India. Gogoro has been recognised by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) as an empanelled OEM making its registered vehicles eligible for SIDBI’s EV financing programs. This initiative makes Gogoro the first global electric two-wheel OEM and the first battery-swapping player to qualify for empanelment with SIDBI. Through this initiative, Gogoro aims to facilitate and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India. “SIDBI’s "50K-EV4ECO" flagship mission is to foster electric vehicle adoption across India,” said Dr. R. K Singh, Chief General Manager of SIDBI. “As part of this initiative SIDBI provides innovative financing facilities to strengthen the EV ecosystem for commercial uses through direct and indirect lending that enables enterprises to transition to electric mobility. “This collaboration marks a significant step in creating a robust EV ecosystem in India by providing financing to support the transition to cleaner and greener transportation alternatives,” said Horace Luke, CEO and founder of Gogoro. “The Government of India, under its EV30@30 mission, is taking meaningful steps forward to accelerate EV adoption. Initiatives like this help two-wheel EV buyers and fleet operators secure financial assistance at better terms to adopt Gogoro vehicles and battery swapping.” Maruti Suzuki’s Senior Executive Officer for Sales and Marketing Shashank Srivastava said improvement in affordability f... Despite challenges, operating margins are expected to maintain pre-pandemic peaks of around 10%, supported by price hike...

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Fix Your Car and Your Credit with Car Repair Loans in Vancouver, BC If you’re dealing with poor credit and need to get your car fixed, it can feel like an impossible situation. You need your car to get to work, but you don’t have the money to pay for repairs upfront. This is where auto repair financing can come in handy. With the right loan, you can get your car fixed and improve your credit at the same time. At AutologiQ, we understand how difficult it can be to get a loan when you have poor credit. That’s why we offer car repair loans specifically designed for people in your situation in Vancouver. Our loans are easy to apply for, and we work with you to find a repayment plan that fits your budget. Why Choose AutologiQ for Your Vehicle Repair Loan in Vancouver? When you choose AutologiQ for your car repair loan, you get more than just the personal loan you need to fix your car in Vancouver. You also get: - Fast Approvals: We know that time is of the essence when it comes to getting your car repaired. That’s why we strive to provide fast approvals so you can get your car back on the road as soon as possible. - Competitive Rates: We offer competitive interest rates on all our car repair loans, so you don’t have to worry about paying more than you can afford. - Personalized Service: At AutologiQ, we believe that every customer is unique. That’s why we take the time to get to know you and your situation so we can provide personalized service that meets your specific needs. Chat for Quote How Car Repair Loans Can Improve Your Credit One of the benefits of getting a car repair loan is that it can help improve your credit score. When you make regular payments on your loan, you demonstrate to lenders that you are responsible with your finances. This can help raise your credit score over time, making it easier to get approved for loans in the future. Another way that car repair loans can improve your credit is by preventing missed or late payments on your other bills. If you’re struggling to pay for your car repairs, you may be tempted to skip payments on other bills to make ends meet. This can lead to missed or late payments, which can damage your credit score. By getting a car repair loan, you can avoid this situation and keep your credit score intact. How to Apply for a Car Repair Loan with Poor Credit in Vancouver If you’re interested in getting an auto repair loan with poor credit, the first step is to find a lender who offers these types of loans. AutologiQ specializes in car repair loans for people with poor credit in Vancouver, so we’re a great place to start. To apply for an auto repair loan with AutologiQ, simply fill out our online application form with basic details to get instant approval. Contact us today to learn more about our types of financing and how we can help you. Chat for Quote

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May/June 2019 edition Issue #5 AutoMobilia Resource Magazine As a photography collector, you may have overlooked the collectibility of postcards, just as I did for several years. But many postcards are actually 3½”x 5”photos, and are worth a second look as you seek to acquire automotive images. You probably have gone to antique shows and seen large tables full of postcards displayed by sellers that would be considered “generalists;” in other words, they have everything that could be considered a postcard. Look for the seller’s Automobile section to see if there are any treasures there. What you are looking for, are Real Photo Post Cards or RPPC as they are known. To tell that an old postcard is actually a real photograph, look at the dark areas of the card in reflected light. They should have a silver cast to them proving that they are an actual silver image. Normally these RPPC will be more expensive than the printed or litho cards. Other factors that effect the price are age, subject matter, condition, and rarity. You can find several guides on the internet showing you how to tell the age of postcards by looking at the back of the card. The rarity however, is up to you to solve. You need to consider the fact that manufacturers of photographic paper sold postcard stock to everyone, so anyone with the ability to print a photograph could produce a real photo postcard. The consideration is…. did they print one, or a dozen, or thousands? Photographers rarely print more images than they have a market for, and if you are looking at a very old image, just plain survival is an important factor. The first image in this article of the French De Dion contesting the New York to Paris race in 1908, was taken by Warren Z. Newton who printed the card, and sold it in early March… the date stamp on the back shows it was mailed from Marshalltown, Iowa, March 13, 1908. The race records show that the De Dion went through Cedar Rapids, Iowa sometime in early March of 1908, with Marshalltown just west of there. So an educated guess, is that the photo was taken in Marshalltown, which could have been the extent of Mr. Newton’s market and limited his print run. Whatever his output, I am sure there are very few surviving 110 years later. I would value this card at $125 to $200. The next postcard illustrated is of Count Zborowski in his Bugatti at the Indianapolis 500 in 1923. The Indy 500 has been very popular for over a century, so there are literally thousands of event postcards, and photographs out in the world, which depreciates the value considerably. This is not a bad thing, it just means the Indy 500 collector can put together a comprehensive collection for very reasonable cost. I have seen this RPPC for as little as $30. The last vintage real photo postcard illustrated is of Léon Théry in his Richard-Brasier, the winner of the 1905 Gordon-Bennett Race. This card has rounded corners from wear, a slight bend at lower right and a postage stamp on the face of the card; all of these are conditions that lower the value to a serious postcard collector, but none of it phases me. In fact, all of the above turn this RPPC into an important historic artifact, as it is all just patina. This card would sell in this country for around $75, but could draw a much higher price in Europe where this event was held. All of the cards illustrated are from my personal collection. To read more great columns like this one from automotive photography expert Dale LaFollette... Vintage Auto Photography Dale LaFollette, the owner of Vintage Motorphoto, specializes in rare and collectable original racing photographs. Explore his knowledge in this column.

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Car-Mart, Group 1 Each Open or Acquire New Dealership BENTONVILLE, Ark., and HOUSTON — America's Car-Mart recently announced the opening of its newest location in Cullman, Ala., while Group 1 Automotive said it has acquired Performance Nissan, located near Los Angeles in Duarte, Calif. Car-Mart's executives said the newest location represents the fourth dealership opening since the company's current fiscal year began May 1. The company now owns 89 stores. "This will be our third dealership to open in the state of Alabama," said T.J. "Skip" Falgout III, chairman and chief executive officer of Car-Mart. "We are very excited about this location and the two other Alabama dealerships that recently opened in Tuscaloosa and Muscle Shoals. Alabama has proven to be a strong market for Car-Mart, and we eagerly anticipate further expansion within the state." William "Hank" Henderson, president of Car-Mart, added, "This location in Cullman offers a great opportunity for Car-Mart. Doug Latham, our new manager in Cullman, has successfully completed our management training program, and we are excited to promote him into this position." As for Group 1, executives said their latest acquisition is one of the highest volume Nissan dealerships in the country, ranking 14th for the first six months this year for the automaker's sales. The store is expected to generate $135.6 million in estimated annual revenues. Performance Nissan is the company's second Nissan franchise in the Los Angeles area. "We are excited to add a Nissan franchise of this caliber to our California region," said Earl Hesterberg, Group 1's president and CEO. "Nissan offers a dynamic line of products that complements our growing import brand mix." The company also announced it purchased a Buick franchise in Oklahoma City, which will be operated out of Group 1's existing Bob Howard Pontiac-GMC dealership. The company also said it sold its Buick franchise in Tulsa, Okla., so that it could be added into an existing Pontiac-GMC dealership in the area. Executives explained that the recent Oklahoma transactions were completed in association with General Motors' channeling initiative to consolidate the Pontiac, Buick and GMC brands. The Tulsa franchise generated trailing 12-month revenues of $3.4 million, and the newly acquired franchise in Oklahoma City is expected to generate $4 million in estimated annual revenues, according to company executives. Year-to-date, Group 1 said it has acquired seven franchises with total estimated annual revenues of $403.2 million toward its $500 million full-year target. Additionally, executives said they disposed of 13 franchises with trailing 12-month revenues of $197.8 million, exceeding its full-year target of $195 million. The company said it does not expect to make any more material dispositions during the rest of 2006.

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The Canadian Automobile Association of South Central Ontario (CAASCO) has expanded its repair operations across Southwestern Ontario with the opening of eight new service centre facilities. The first unveiling occurred on April 17th in Toronto after the CAA recently acquired what had previously been a Goodyear franchise location. The service centres are fully owned by CAASCO, as distinct from the network CAA Approved facilities. The Scarborough location is the first Car Care Centre fully owned by the CAA within Ontario. The association recently opened seven additional service centres across Southwestern Ontario, located in Peterborough, Georgetown, Listowel, Kitchener, Stratford, Waterloo, and Milton. Except for the Peterborough location, these locations were Midas shops with expired franchise agreements owned by the Buttinger family for more than 40 years. The three shops in the Waterloo Region and the one in Guelph will continue to be owned by Gord and Paul Buttinger. Mark Borkowski, president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp. in Toronto, explains some of the challenges that came with acquiring these facilities. “I had a relationship with the CFO of CAA and was asked to help find and screen the various operations that would be suitable for CAA to acquire,” explains Borkowski. “The broad outline for the possible stores was that they be standalone operations, or a group of standalone operations that had systems in place and approachable owners. They were looking for shops that had solid, profitable management systems in place and were in strategic locations.” Says Warren Tom, chief operating officer for CAASCO, “A number of years ago CAASCO decided that we needed to expand our core businesses. We are currently focused on roadside assistance, travel, and, of course, insurance. And we said to ourselves, ‘There’s got to be more services that our members want.’ And at the end of day we said a natural extension of our brand would be anything that’s automotive. So when you think about car ownership and the issues it would have, one of them would be what do you do with your car when it breaks down? We figured that for us, opening a car care centre that’s owned by CAASCO reflects that service quality and sense of security that consumers could bring their car to a brand that they recognize and trust.” In addition to the Car Care Centres opening across the province, the association currently has over 240 Approved Automotive Repair Service garages (AARS) that are accredited by CAA to meet its stringent standards of quality and service. This is in addition to its 1.8 million car owner members across Southwestern Ontario. “I think it’s about being transparent to the members,” continues Tom, “taking away that mystique about what a car is. So as we’re working under the hood we want our members to be comfortable understanding that the repairs we’re doing are the repairs needed…most people now are afraid of their cars, and they shouldn’t be.” To kick off the opening of its Toronto location, members were presented with refreshments as well as half-hour morning workshops by one of CAA’s technical supervisors to teach motorists how to thoroughly inspect their vehicles for potential problems, in addition to how they can save money while driving. “It’s the idea of bringing some added value to our members that you would never experience at another type of garage. It’s that experience you have as a member where you belong to an organization. So we’re extending that to our car care centres as well through these free workshops,” says Edyta Zdancewicz, media and public relations specialist for CAASCO. “There will be ongoing workshops that will happen throughout the year. We’re going to have some associated with our Autogreen Program, and further out in the fall we’re going to have some associated with our Worst Roads program as well.” CAASCO hopes to have fifty independently owned service centres under the CAASCO brand name over the next five years.

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Fireplaces are a natural for tile designs. Cement and ceramic tile in particular are ideal given the range of available bold and subtle patterns. If you're looking to create your very own fireplace design, here are five tips to help you determine how to get started and with which style of tile. Avente's 5 Tips for Designing Fireplaces with Cement or Ceramic Tile Design Tip 1: Define Your Style With so many different types of tile out there, it's always best to start by understanding what you like and what style would work for your home. Define your style and your home's style before deciding what tile to use. Just because you love a tile doesn't mean it will work with the design and flow of your home. For example, - Do you like plain, solid-color tiles or patterned tiles? - Are you mad for muted patterns or vibrant ones? - Are you working with a rustic or contemporary design? Answer these questions, and you're off to a great start. You can add decorative tile as accents or create a pattern with plain tile using two or three different colors. Decide what style suits your tastes and the style of your house. Design Tip 2: What is the Style of the Space Your Fireplace Is In? Ideally, you want cement or ceramic tiles that enhance, embrace or complement the design theme. And, you want to choose patterns that are consistent with your home's architectural details. For that, be sure to consider size, color and texture. A Provincial Fireplace Feel This is Premium Cafe Olay Cement Tile. An Arabesque tile adds an architectural element with a monochrome color scheme as you see with Cordova Cement Tile in Winslet Blend. Hand-Painted Tile Fireplace Details Contemporary-Looking Tile in Neutral Colors If you're trying to create a mid-century modern feel with clean and contemporary lines, you'll prefer a neutral color or organic color using square-edged tiles without any pattern such as Malibu Field and Rustic Terracotta. Or, you can use Rustic cement tiles or Arabesque tiles in one of our popular neutral colors or gray-scale tones. Contemporary-Looking Square-Edged Tile in Bold Colors Another approach for contemporary design focuses on bold colors. In that case, you'll prefer a bold color on square-edged tiles without any pattern also available in Malibu Field and Rustic Terracotta. Below you see Malibu Field in Mallard Green, available in hexagon, brick, and more. - For a more formal effect, look for tiles with a smooth surface and precise, square edges and flat surfaces. - Use lighter glazed tiles to brighten the area. - Relief tiles are a great way to add texture. Design Tip 3: What is Your Room's Color Scheme?Next, decide on a color scheme for your fireplace design, or more precisely, work with the room's existing color scheme, provided you are happy with it. Then start looking for tiles! Make sure to give the design aspects of the project proper attention. Take into account the scale, pattern, and texture of the tile. It may sound obvious, but make sure your fireplace tile design works by framing the fire box. The pattern or colors should help provide interest and draw attention to a space that will be warm and comfortable - a place that makes you happy and want to share it with friends and family. Design Tip 4: Frame the Firebox with Cement or Ceramic TilesYou can frame the fire box with a decorative border tile, patterned cement tiles or liner tiles. For plain tile installations, use molding, different color tile, or a different format. For instance, if you are tiling the fireplace in 6"x6" tiles, try using a 3"x3" tiles around the box. Notice in the fireplace design image above how tile frames the firebox even if other design elements like a tiled mural, medallions, or panel are used. You'll find that some designs use a cement tile border pattern for the frame, while others use a decorative liner or listello tile. Sometimes you'll only see a few decorative tile used while plain tiles provide the detail and outline the firebox. Design Tip 5: Consider Scale. Sometimes patterns just don't fit on a fireplace.Tile size and pattern will drastically alter a fireplace's appearance. For that reason, be sure to scale your tiles to the size of the room and fireplace for balance. The tile size needs to be in scale with the size of the firebox, mantle, hearth and the room. You'll want to consider the pattern on the tile, the tile layout (or how it is set), color and texture so you create the right atmosphere for your fireplace. So, make sure the tile fits! In the fireplace image above, the design includes enough space above the firebox to display the entire quarter design pattern. Watchout: Large Cement Tile Quarter Design Patterns Often Don't Fit Fireplaces!Large quarter design patterns common in cement tiles are often not a good choice for existing designs because not enough of the pattern can be seen. Quite simply, the pattern doesn't fit. Frequently, folks love a certain tile pattern and want to use it for their fireplace. After ordering samples, they will call and say it just didn't work. I'll ask, "Did you try it in a smaller format?" In general, fireplaces aren't very big and can't accommodate large patterns. Sure enough, the design works when the tile is the right scale for the fireplace. When working with patterned or decorative tile, it's a good idea to look at patterns that are available in different formats such as Malibu, Barcelona, Spanish and Portuguese ceramic tile lines. Try Mailbu Piuma in color A Or Cande Laria Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Or a Spanish Cadiz Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Don't despair if patterns don't work, even after using smaller, scaled versions of the tile. You can always add interest by placing a favorite tile on either side of the mantle or creating a medallion using four tiles. Ready to Design Your Own Fireplace Using Cement or Ceramic Tile?These five design tips will help you organize your thoughts around designing your ideal fireplace and selecting just the right cement or ceramic tile to achieve that look you are dreaming of. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions about products and patterns. Thanks for reading.

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Be the hit of the landing party with these Star Trek: The Original Series Geeki Tikis®. A set of 6 (sold separately), they include Captain Kirk, Dr. McCoy, a Gorn, a Klingon, Mr. Spock, and a Mugato. The crossover between old-school Trek and Tiki may mainly be alphabetical, but they're both kitschy, they're about exploring exotic ports of call, and they involve lots of drinking strange concoctions (well, at least for certain crew members), which seems legit. Your own tiki mugs can hold whatever you want, from Saurian brandy to Altair water. We don't judge, but please remember to always fly responsibly. Take your home tiki bar where no watering hole has gone before with these official Star Trek Geeki Tiki glasses! Trekkers and Tiki enthusiasts alike will make collecting all of these Polynesian-inspired glasses their "Prime Directive"! Each ceramic Star Trek Geeki Tikis® stand approximately 7” tall, is top-shelf dishwasher safe, microwaveable and boast a capacity of up to 20 ounces.

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U.S. COVID booster shots study tests mixing vaccine brands U.S. health officials have begun a clinical trial with adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, administering a booster shot of a different vaccine brand to the one they've already received, the National Institutes of Health announced Tuesday. Why it matters: The study will examine immune responses and the safety of mixing different vaccines. Scientists will also measure the shots' efficacy in staving off emerging variants, according to a statement from the NIH. - Per a statement from NIAID director Anthony Fauci: "Although the vaccines currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration offer strong protection against COVID-19, we need to prepare for the possibility of needing booster shots to counter waning immunity and to keep pace with an evolving virus." - If booster shots are required, this study could help health officials decide which vaccine combinations are best. Details: The study will examine 150 volunteers who've received one of the three COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. — Johnson & Johnson's, Moderna's and Pfizer-BioNTech's. - Each vaccine group will have enrolled some 25 people between the ages of 18 and 55 and about 25 people in the 56 years and older age group. - "Twelve to 20 weeks following their initial vaccination regimen, participants will receive a single booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as part of the trial," according to the NIH. - Another aspect of the study will see volunteers who've yet to receive a coronavirus vaccine enrolled. Initially, they'll receive the two-dose Moderna vaccine before receiving a booster dose of a vaccine about 12 to 20 weeks later. - The Public Health Agency of Canada updated its coronavirus vaccine guidance on Tuesday to permit Canadians to receive a different dose for their second shot, though it still recommends using the same brand. - Health officials in the United Kingdom are expected to release initial results this summer of a clinical trial testing the effectiveness of mixing COVID-19 vaccines.

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History Spells the DSLR’s Demise - chapter II - 1950s to 1960s – The arrival of the Japanese © Copyright Khen Lim, 2013. All Rights Reserved. 1950s to 1960s – The arrival of the Japanese To be fair, it wasn’t an entire European fare when it came to camera design. Across the other part of the world, the Japanese were diligently coming into their own although during these nascent times, theirs were essentially copies of the various German standards of which Zeiss’ and Leitz’s designs were easily the most emulated. At any rate, they were largely discounted because their efforts were disparate and sporadic at best. Nevertheless they were present even if the Europeans had in the main ignored them (much to their peril eventually). Asahiflex I, 1951 Copyright www.collectiblend.com However by the beginning of the Fifties, the Japanese were slowly becoming a force to be reckoned. Although they were held back by crude quality standards, the Asahiflex I of 1951 proved that they were learning very fast and the gap to the Europeans was nowhere as huge as people were led to believe. In fact from the Asahiflex I, Asahi Kogaku would springboard the exciting line of Pentax 35mm SLR cameras. Three years later, the Asahiflex IIB (1954) became the first 35mm SLR in Japan to sport a self-cocking instant return mirror – as the film advance lever was cocked, the mirror would return to its rest position. By 1957, the camera became known as Asahi Pentax, which at the same time, signalled the clear message of intent to Europe that Japan was almost ready to compete. For the first time in Japan, the Pentax featured not just a fixed pentaprism finder but also the world’s first implementation of the single-stroke film advance lever, microprism focusing aid and a foldable film rewind crank. Japanese ingenuity was beginning to rear its head. Olympus 35 Model I, 1948 Copyright Olympus Imaging Corporation And it wasn’t just Pentax that had emerged. Following the cessation of the Second World War, Takachiho Seisakusho had laid claim to being the maker of Japan’s first 35mm effort, a rangefinder camera called Olympus 35 Model I. That was 1948. Ten years earlier in 1938, a little-known Baby Super Flex was the country’s first SLR. While it used 127-format roll film, its crude build quality signalled a premature end never to be seen again thereafter. In 1949 came another breakthrough – Dresden-based VEB Zeiss’ Contax S showcased the world’s first 35mm SLR camera with an eye-level pentaprism. Four years later came the Contax E (1953) complete with a built-in light meter using an uncoupled selenium photo cell, predating Japan’s matching effort – Olympus Wide E – by four years. In the period between, the Ihagee Exacta Varex (1950) offered the first interchangeable viewfinder, focusing screen and condenser lens. In the same year, the French company Angénieux released the first retrofocus short focal length lens in the form of a 35mm f2.5 designed for use with Exacta cameras.

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Battle Creek / MG. (kc) Kellogg Company announced that fourth quarter reported net sales increased to 3,6 billion USD, an 18,2 percent increase from the fourth quarter of 2011. Internal net sales, which exclude the effects of foreign currency translation, acquisitions, divestitures and integration costs, increased by 5,3 percent. Full-year 2012 reported net sales increased by 7,6 percent to 14,2 billion USD, an increase of 999 million USD from the full-year 2011 results. Full-year internal net sales increased by 2,5 percent. Reported operating profit (which includes the impact of the accounting change) was 3,0 million USD in the fourth-quarter of 2012 and 1,6 billion USD for the full year. Comparable internal operating profit, which excludes the impact of changes to the accounting for pensions and post-retirement plans, the effects of foreign currency translation, acquisitions, divestitures and integration costs declined by 7,6 percent. This decline was the result of continued inflation in cost of goods sold, a double-digit increase in investment in brand building and the timing of up-front costs. Full-year comparable internal operating profit declined by 5,9 percent. This decline was as anticipated and resulted from continued high-levels of inflation in cost of goods sold, a limited recall in the third quarter of 2012 and increased investment in brand building. Reported earnings (which include the impact of the accounting change) were (0,09 USD) per share in the fourth quarter and 2,67 USD per share for the full year. Earnings per share were impacted by changes in the accounting for pension and post-retirement benefit plans. Full-year comparable earnings before accounting change (non-GAAP) were 3,28 USD per share, a decrease of three percent from full-year 2011 earnings of 3,38 USD per share. Excluding net integration costs related to the acquisition of Pringles, full-year underlying earnings (non-GAAP) were 3,37 USD per share, a decrease of 0,3 percent from the full-year results posted last year. Foreign currency translation lowered full-year earnings by 0,06 USD per share and had no impact on the fourth quarter´s earnings per share. «Kellogg Company delivered strong performance in the fourth quarter, continuing the sequential improvement we´ve seen all year», said John Bryant, Kellogg Company´s president and chief executive officer. «We met our goals for full-year internal sales, operating profit and earnings per share growth and we made significant investment in future growth. In addition, the Pringles acquisition is an excellent strategic fit and provides significant opportunity in our snacks business across the globe». Reported net sales growth for Kellogg North America was 7,5 percent in 2012 and 12,3 percent in the fourth quarter. Internal net sales growth was 3,6 percent for the full year 2012 and 5,5 percent for the fourth quarter. The U.S. Morning Foods and Kashi segment posted internal net sales growth of 2,7 percent in 2012 and 6,3 percent in the fourth quarter. U.S. Snacks posted internal net sales growth of 1,9 percent in 2012 and 0,7 percent growth in the fourth quarter, building on 8,3 percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2011. The U.S. Specialty Channels business posted strong internal net sales growth of 7,4 percent for the full year of 2012 and ten percent in the fourth quarter. The North America Other business posted internal net sales growth of 7,0 percent for the full-year 2012 and 11,2 percent growth in the fourth quarter. North American reported operating profit increased by 1,3 percent and internal operating profit decreased by 1,6 percent in the fourth quarter. North American reported operating profit increased by 2,7 percent for the full-year; full-year internal operating profit declined by 0,3 percent, also due to continued high-levels of commodity inflation, a mid single-digit increase in investment in brand building and the limited recall in the third quarter. Kellogg International reported net sales growth of 7,7 percent in 2012 and 30,9 percent in the fourth quarter. Full-year internal net sales growth was 0,2 percent and fourth quarter internal net sales growth was 4,8 percent. Internal net sales growth in the Latin American business was 6,7 percent in 2012; internal growth in the fourth quarter was 9,4 percent. Internal net sales in our European business decreased by 3,8 percent in 2012 and increased by 2,7 percent in the fourth quarter; performance in the European business improved sequentially as the year progressed. The Asia Pacific business posted internal net sales growth of 2,7 percent for the full year and 4,6 percent in the fourth quarter. Kellogg International´s full-year reported operating profit decreased by 14,2 percent and internal operating profit decreased by 16,4 percent. Kellogg International´s fourth quarter reported operating profit declined by 4,7 percent and internal profit declined by 21,9 percent. Latin America´s internal operating profit increased by 19,7 percent in the fourth quarter due to strong sales growth and a relatively easier comparison to the fourth quarter of last year; included in the growth was the impact of higher commodity costs. Europe´s fourth-quarter internal operating profit decreased by 7,7 percent due to significant cost inflation and a continued difficult operating environment. Asia Pacific´s internal operating profit decreased by 72,3 percent in the fourth quarter as the result of up-front costs associated with the closure of a plant in Australia, a double-digit increase in the rate of investment in brand building and increased cost inflation. Interest and Tax Kellogg´s interest expense totalled 66 million USD in the fourth quarter and was 261 million USD for the year. Including the impact of the change in accounting for pension and post-retirement benefit plans, the reported effective tax rate was 53 percent for the fourth quarter and 27,4 percent for the full year. Excluding the mark-to-market adjustment, the effective tax rate was 28,9 percent for the year, consistent with guidance. Cash flow, a non-GAAP measure defined as cash from operating activities less capital expenditures, was slightly more than 1,2 billion USD for the full year. Kellogg repurchased approximately 63 million USD of shares during the year, all in the first quarter. Kellogg Updates 2013 Earnings Guidance The Company reaffirmed its guidance for reported net sales growth, which is expected to increase by approximately seven percent in 2013. Kellogg expects full-year reported operating profit to increase at a rate slightly faster than the rate of earnings-per-share growth. Full-year reported earnings per share are anticipated to grow between five and seven percent. Guidance for both operating profit and earnings per share excludes the impact of mark-to-market adjustments. Cash flow is expected to be in a range between 1,1 billion USD and 1,2 billion USD. Bryant continued, «We have done a lot of work in recent years to set the right foundation: we have invested in the business, we have adjusted our strategy to focus more on growth and we have acquired the Pringles business. These have been significant changes for us; we´re confident that they are the right ones and I remain optimistic regarding our potential in the future».

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Share this article Finnish authorities announced the extension of Ukrainian residence permits granted on the basis of temporary protection until March 4, 2025. Additional Information: Finnish authorities recommend that eligible individuals apply for a new residence permit card even though the current permit has been extended. Ukrainian nationals can apply for a new card as of Feb. 17, and the updated validity period of the residence permit will be printed on the new card. The fastest way to receive a new residence permit card is via online service. BAL Analysis: The Finnish Immigration Service stated that it will send a letter confirming the extension of permits on the basis of temporary protection. Various non-EU countries have introduced similar protection programs, along with the EU temporary protection directive, and more countries are expected to extend protected status for Ukrainian citizens. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact firstname.lastname@example.org. Featuring Emily M. Dickens, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Affairs, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Certain… U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is gearing up for H-1B cap season, with new organizational accounts launched today and the… The Department of Labor and Employment National Capital Region has announced that Alien Employment Permit transactions are suspended… U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Tuesday that certain Ukrainians and their immediate family members can apply for…

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Share this article We are pleased to announce that Kelli J. Duehning has been named a partner at Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. Ms. Duehning joined BAL in 2017 after a 17-year career with the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). She practices out of the San Francisco office where she concentrates on government relations and compliance legal services as they relate to all U.S. employment-based corporate immigration matters. Ms. Duehning currently provides legislative/policy updates, immigration program management, and compliance legal advice to some of BAL’s most high-profile clients and is a key leader in the firm’s compliance practice. Kelli is a subject matter expert in her field and is a frequent speaker at local and national continuing legal education courses, as well as industry-related seminars and conferences. Ms. Duehning is a member of the Federal Bar Association: Immigration Law Section and Northern District of CA Chapters. She earned her Juris Doctorate at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law and her dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Behavioral Science and Law from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is admitted to the State Bar of Minnesota. Senior Director — Marketing & Communications BAL is honored to be named to the 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Companies to Work For: Law… The firm recognizes his contributions to providing exceptional legal expertise in corporate immigration law across industry sectors,… Frieda makes history as the first woman and Latina to serve in this role at BAL. SAN FRANCISCO and… DALLAS (Aug. 17, 2023) — Nearly four dozen BAL attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers®, shattering the firm’s previous…

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Ashlee Lee, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy Ashlee was born and raised in rural Northern Nevada and graduated from University of Nevada-Reno in 2016 with a degree in Nutritional Science and a minor in Spanish. Shortly after, she made her journey to Albuquerque, and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2021 from the University of New Mexico. Early on in school, Ashlee developed an interest in pelvic health and works with women experiencing pelvic pain, pre and post-natal care, urinary and bowel incontinence. She takes pride in developing strong relationships with patients by creating an empathetic atmosphere. Ashlee has been an athlete all her life participating in a wide variety of sports. She believes that mental health and how we fuel our bodies are just as important as our physical health. In her spare time, she enjoys running, snowboarding, hiking and spending time with friends and family.

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Established in 2005, Balbriggan Dental and Facial Clinic (formerly Balbriggan Dental Clinic) is the longest established dental practice in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. Dr Colm Lynam and his team are proud to serve this growing community with all your dental and cosmetic needs. Over the past fifteen years, we have continued to invest in our practice. Starting out offering general dentistry to adults, we introduced a specialist children dentistry service. Every parent wants their child to have a good experience at the dentist and it starts the very first time a child walks through the door. We get it. We’re here to help. Now, we have the ability to offer specialist dental and cosmetic procedures, sedation and tele-dentistry. So when you use Balbriggan Dental and Facial Clinic, you will get everything you need for maintaining and improving oral health, all provided with the highest level of service. Using the latest state of the art technology with a great team of practitioners, Balbriggan Dental and Facial Clinic is a one stop destination for all your dentistry and non surgical cosmetic needs.

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Cryptocurrency lending company Genesis Global Capital and other crypto firms are under investigation by US securities regulators, according to reports November 25. Alabama Securities Commission Director Joseph Borg confirmed his state and several others are engaged in inquiries regarding alleged Genesis ties to retail investors, including whether Genesis and other crypto firms violated securities laws, Barrons mentioned. It remains unclear what other companies are being investigated. Borg noted that the investigation is focused on whether Genesis and other crypto firms influenced investors over cryptocurrency-related securities without proper registration. The investigation is another chapter in the Genesis saga since the company revealed it About $175 million The value of funds outstanding in an FTX trading account. On November 16, Genesis announced that it had done so temporarily suspended withdrawals, Citing “unprecedented market turmoil” after the collapse of FTX on November 11th. The company is reportedly having difficulties raising funds for its lending unit. However, the Genesis Refuting speculations of its “imminent” bankruptcy Because of a deficit of one billion dollars. On November 22, the company told Cointelegraph: We have no plans to file imminent bankruptcy. Our goal is to resolve the current situation by mutual consent without the need for any bankruptcy filing. Genesis continues to have constructive conversations with creditors.” Genesis has hired consultants for the restructuring to explore all possible options, which includes but is not limited to a possible bankruptcy, as reported by Cointelegraph on November 23. Moelis & Company, an investment bank, was hired by the company to explore options, while people familiar with the situation confirmed that no financial decisions had been made and that the company might avoid bankruptcy. Genesis has been in the spotlight due to fears of contagion in the industry as a result of the bankruptcy of FTX along with its sister company Grayscale Investments and parent company Digital Currency Group. A November 18 tweet from Grayscale reassured investors that all digital assets behind Grayscale’s digital asset products are stored under Coinbase’s custody, citing a letter from Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas and Coinbase Custody CEO Aaron Schnark. 4) All digital assets underlying Grayscale’s digital asset products are stored under the custody of Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC. Read more @employeeAlesia Haas CFO and Coinbase Custody CEO Aaron Schnark: pic.twitter.com/InBP9zPDkC Grayscale November 18, 2022 Cointelegraph reached out to Genesis Global Capital, but did not receive a response prior to publication. Update (November 26, 1:00am UTC): This article has been updated to clarify that Aaron Schnarsh is the CEO of Coinbase Custody, not Coinbase. “Infuriatingly humble analyst. Bacon maven. Proud food specialist. Certified reader. Avid writer. Zombie advocate. Incurable problem solver.”

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Update at 9:30 p.m. ET: SpaceX has delayed the launch of the Eutelsat 10B satellite by 24 hours, no later than Tuesday, November 22, to allow more time for additional checks on the mission’s Falcon 9 rocket. Takeoff remains set for 9:57 PM EST (0257 November 23 GMT). The delay means the launch will now take off about 6 hours after SpaceX launched its new Dragon cargo ship to NASA’s International Space Station. SpaceX is launching a communications satellite for aircraft and sea internet services, and you can watch the action live. SpaceX will use a Falcon 9 For the launch of the Eutelsat 10B mission on behalf of Eutelsat Tuesday (November 22) at 9:57 PM EST (0257 on November 23 GMT). Live coverage will be available here at Space.com, courtesy of SpaceX, about 15 minutes before liftoff. The mission will start from Cape Canaveral Space Station in coastal Florida; The first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket is expected to land on a nearby unmanned ship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, about 10 minutes after liftoff. This will be the 11th launch of the Falcon 9 first stage, according to SpaceX. The first stage of the Falcon 9 booster in support of this mission has previously launched Telstar 18 Vantage, Iridium-8 and 8. Starlink missions,” SpaceX officials wrote from the missile. (Starlink is SpaceX’s string of broadband internet satellites, with more than 3,000 currently active in orbit.) Pictures: SpaceX rocket evolution During launch, Eutelsat 10B will be placed into a geostationary transfer orbit to make its way to geosynchronous orbitwhich means that it will orbit the Earth in such a way that it is constantly staring at one part of the planet below. Eutelsat 10B will include a high-capacity communications payload in the Ku-band “in the busiest air and sea traffic areas” over the North Atlantic, Europe, the Mediterranean Basin and the Middle East, Eutelsat officials wrote (Opens in a new tab) the mission. A second Ku-band payload will be available for the Atlantic, African and Indian Oceans. Eutelsat officials stated that the satellite also carries C-beam and Ku-band payloads for existing customers on Eutelsat 10A. The new satellite will replace the 12-year-old Eutelsat 10A satellite, which is expected to enter end of service in 2023 for customers in the Americas and Asia. Elizabeth Howell is co-author of “Why am I taller (Opens in a new tab)? (ECW Press, 2022; with Canadian astronaut Dave Williams), a book on space medicine. Follow her on Twitter @employee (Opens in a new tab). Follow us on Twitter @employee (Opens in a new tab) or Facebook (Opens in a new tab). “Infuriatingly humble analyst. Bacon maven. Proud food specialist. Certified reader. Avid writer. Zombie advocate. Incurable problem solver.”

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Douglas Y. Christian is a senior insurance advisor and litigator who serves as the Practice Leader of the firm’s Insurance Practice Group. For more than 35 years he has concentrated his practice on insurance advice, negotiation, and, when necessary, litigation, with an emphasis on coverage issues arising under all types of insurance policies. He also has significant experience with matters involving receiverships, captives, reinsurance, and regulatory issues. Recently, Doug has devoted the majority of his time to analysis and advice regarding insurance issues arising in the COVID context. He co-leads the firm’s Coronavirus Legal Team. Doug has litigated coverage matters for several insurers and has served as national coordinating counsel for claims under a major carrier’s CGL policies. Most recently, on behalf of a large insurer Doug litigated to a successful conclusion noteworthy cases involving insurance coverage for defective concrete in Connecticut. Doug has also served as appellate counsel for insurers or their insureds. He has handled several high-profile issues and lawsuits involving insurance company insolvencies, including disputes arising in the Penn Treaty, American Network, Reliance, Legion, Villanova, First Sealord, and PHICO rehabilitations and liquidations. Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Judge Pro Tem, Commerce Court Program University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D. 1984) University of Notre Dame (B.A. 1980)

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Denis Villeneuve is poised to take over the box office again with his highly anticipated sequel Dune: Part Two. The French Canadian director creates an engrossing, believable world, smartly dividing Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel into two parts. We spoke to him about making the second installment bigger and better than the first — adding new faces to the cast, amazing costumes and killer stunts. In the film Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. Villeneuve enlisted new faces — Florence Pugh and Austin Butler — for the sequel with both revealing they had coffee dates with the director before getting the call to join the cast. “We were in L.A. at the same time, and we ended up having a coffee, and he just kept on looking at me,” laughed Pugh who plays Princess Irulan. “And then I got a call from him late. I was back in London, and he offered me the role. And I was so delirious in my sleep, I think I was sleeping, that I’d actually kind of forgotten that it happened. And then the following day, my agent was like, congratulations.” Butler revealed immediately upon getting the call he got the part he began intense stunt training. “They connected me with Duffy, who is one of my good friends, who is a Navy Seal, and he kicked my ass every day. That got me physically kind of ready. And then Timothy and I both did knife training with a great instructor in L.A. and with Roger Ewan as well. So got we physicality that way.” “We do have an incredible stunt team that I think built beautiful fight scenes that we all got to participate in,” revealed Zendaya who reprises her role as Chani. “I was lucky enough to do some of my fight scenes on a mocap stage. So it was in a place where I could do it, where there was no elements. I didn’t have to worry about my costume or anything, and I could do it, and I could step back and watch it back and go, okay, I can do that better.” Timothée Chalamet, who returns as warrior Paul Atreides, revealed what it was like suiting back up for the action adventure and doing his his own stunts. “When I put [the suit] back on, I just felt, okay, now we’re back and, yeah, something about how that suit feels really puts you in the moment,” Chalamet said. “You see when people run with weights on their calves, it was that kind of thrill. You feel like something is weighing on you, and by the end of the day, you peel it off and you feel like at the end of the day, you’re having a lot of fun on this amazing, epic adventure.” “When you put on the clothing, it changes the way you walk, it changes the way you feel, added Butler. “And so much thought was put into every garment that everybody wore. So, yeah, that helped definitely make it feel real.” Dune: Part Two is in theaters March 1. The post ‘Dune: Part Two’ Cast Talk Costumes, Choreography & Killer Stunts appeared first on HipHollywood.

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Currency outside banks plus personal and non-personal chequable deposits held at chartered banks plus all chequable deposits at trust and mortgage loan companies, credit unions and caisses populaires (excluding deposits of these institutions) plus continuity adjustments. M1+ (gross) plus non-chequable notice deposits held at chartered banks plus all non-chequable deposits at trust and mortgage loan companies, credit unions and caisses populaires less interbank non-chequable notice deposits plus continuity adjustments. M2+(gross) plus Canada Savings Bonds and other retail instruments plus cumulative net contributions to mutual funds other than Canadian dollar money market mutual funds (which are already included in M2+ (gross)). Recent developments in the monetary aggregates and their implications Bank of Canada Review, Spring 1998. Selected monetary aggregates and their components (formerly E1) Selected monthly measures of the amount of money in circulation, covering currency, various types of deposits and other retail instruments. This includes M2, M3, M2+, M2++, M1+, M1++.

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Bush Telegraph is an online video slot machine game released in August 2005. It is offered exclusively at online casinos powered by Microgaming. This online video slot game has 5 reels and 15 pay lines. The theme of Bush Telegraph is inspired by the wonderfully cute bushbabies which are small nocturnal primates common to Africa. Most online slot players are not much familiar about bushbabies, so it’s a great way to introduce this type of animal on this particular slot game, Bush Telegraph. Many players say that they liked the overall light and cheerful atmosphere of this game, and the warthog symbol here clearly reminds them of the comic duo Timon and Pumbaa in the (Walt Disney) Lion King movies, the ones who created the lazy, happy-go-lucky philosophy known as Hakuna Matata. Give this slot game a spin and you’d surely be singing Timon and Pumbaa’s song whenever you get winning combinations with nice payouts! Microgaming online slot games are available to players in 2 formats – download and no-download. Whether you like to download their software first or you prefer to play instantly without the need to download, then Microgaming surely has online slot machine games to accommodate your each and every slot gaming needs. Good thing that Bush Telegraph is available for instant play, so you do not have to download anything to find out if this game interests you enough in a way that you would like to spend some real money on it. Bush Telegraph is a slot game created for those who have the “Hakuna Matata” attitude, or the happy-go-lucky mind-set on most things in life! Take it easy and let the winnings come flowing in when you play the Bush Telegraph online slot machine game! The Bush Telegraph online slot game features scatter wins, a wild symbol, a Bongo Bonus Feature game that can reward you with up to 2,500 coins, a Free Spin Bonus Feature game which triples all your winning combination payouts for all Free Spins, a maximum coin jackpot of 7,500, and a maximum cash jackpot of $7,500! So what are you waiting for? Sail the seven seas and find hidden treasure buried everywhere in the islands you discover only at the Bush Telegraph online slot game! Graphics & Sound Microgaming provides top notch quality of graphics and sounds when it comes to any of their online slots games. They make it a point that their online slots games have the most stunning graphics and realistic sound effects that will take their players to the world of slots games and their particular themes. Many players like to play online slot games that are run by Microgaming because they always have nice animation and interesting yet non-intrusive sounds. In Bush Telegraph, players are brought to the lush green forest, where the philosophy of “Hakuna Matata” (no worries) applies. The symbols are drawn nicely, are colorful, and in perfect detail. Simple yet realistic animated programming is used on the symbols when you successfully manage to get winning combinations. The overall graphic design of Bush Telegraph shows the reels to have a green, leafy background, clearly depicting the thick forest where the wild animals of this slot game reside. Other colors used are red, purple, green, blue, yellow, gold, orange, black and white. The constant background sound effects you will hear in this game are chirping birds and the faint rush of water from a stream. When you form winning combinations, short celebratory sounds with a tropical beat will be played, which suitably complements the theme of the slot game. When you form winning combinations with the Bongo Bonus or you were able to enter and play the Bongo Bonus Feature game, you will hear bongo drums being played out; as for the Seedpod symbols, you will hear seeds being rattled when you form winning combinations with these symbols. The card deck symbols available in the Bush Telegraph online video slot game are 10, J, Q, K, and Ace. The regular symbols that you will see in the Bush Telegraph online slot game are the Warthog, Hornbill, and the Bushbaby. The Wild Symbol is the Wild Bush. The Wild Bush wild symbol acts as a substitute for all other symbols (except for the Scatter symbols) in order to help you form winning combinations. You are paid varying prize amounts (refer to the Payout table) when you manage to form a winning combination with multiple Wild Bush wild symbols on an enabled pay line. In Bush Telegraph, there are 2 Scatter Symbols – the Seedpod and the Bongo Bonus scatter symbols. Scatter symbols mean that they do not need to appear in a line (on an enabled pay line) for you to win. • The Seedpod scatter symbol can be scattered anywhere on the 5 reels for you to complete winning combinations, as long as there are 2 or more Seedpod scatter symbols that appear. Your winnings are calculated by multiplying the Seedpod scatter symbol combination payout (refer to the Payout table) by the total number of coins you’ve bet. If you manage to get 3 or more Seedpod scatter symbols (anywhere on the 5 reels), you will trigger the Free Spin Bonus Feature game. Please take note that if you get a scatter win and a regular win, then you are paid out for both of these wins, because the Seedpod scatter symbol is not required to come out on an enabled pay line for you to win. Scatter awards are independent from pay line awards, thus they are added to the pay line win. • The Bongo Bonus scatter symbol can be found scattered anywhere on the reels, but they must appear from left to right in consecutive order, and on an active pay line for you to win. If you hit 3 or more Bongo Bonus scatter symbols (anywhere on the reels in consecutive order and on an active pay line), you will activate the Bongo Bonus Feature game. Please take note that the Bongo Bonus scatter symbols do not give out any winnings, but they allow you to enter and play the Bongo Bonus Feature game. Please take note that if you get any winning combination, you can choose to gamble it in the Gamble Feature game, or you can just continue playing the regular Bush Telegraph online video slot machine game. Your wins will be multiplied a certain number of times: • If you correctly guess the card color, your wins are doubled. • If you correctly guess the card suit, your wins are quadrupled. If you want to play the Gamble Feature game, simply click on the Gamble button. The second-screen Gamble Feature will be shown. You can choose one of the Gamble types: • Card Color: Black or Red. • Card Suit: Club, Spade, Heart or Diamond. If you correctly guessed the correct Card Color or Card Suit, you have the option to gamble again or collect your winnings. If you choose to Gamble again, then you can select one of the gamble options. If you click the Collect button to collect your winnings, the Gamble Feature game will end, and you will be returned back to the regular Bush Telegraph online video slot game. Please take note that you can gamble your winnings until the gamble limit is obtained; during the Gamble Feature game, all winnings are collected automatically; and the gamble limit is set at 5 gambles per game, or up until the gamble amount limit of 8,000 coins is obtained. • Bongo Bonus Feature Game If you manage to get 3 or more Bongo Bonus scatter symbols (found anywhere on the reels) in consecutive order and on an active pay line, you will trigger the Bongo Bonus Feature game. In the Bongo Bonus Feature game, you will be presented 12 different Bongo Drums that give out varying prize amounts. You can win up to 2,500 coins in this bonus game. The number of Bongo Drums that you can choose in the Bongo Bonus Feature game is determined by how many Bongo Bonus scatter symbols you’ve gotten when you triggered the bonus game. If you managed to hit 3 Bongo Bonus scatter symbols and triggered the Bongo Bonus Feature game, you can choose 3 Bongo Drums. If you hit 4 Bongo Bonus scatter symbols and triggered the Bongo Bonus Feature game, you can choose 4 Bongo Drums. If you hit 5 Bongo Bonus scatter symbols and triggered the Bongo Bonus Feature game, you can choose 5 Bongo Drums. What’s also great about the Bongo Bonus Feature game is that it can be triggered even if you are playing in the Free Spin Bonus Feature game; however, the Free Spin multiplier will not multiply the winnings you’ve won during the Bongo Bonus Feature game. Once the Bongo Bonus Feature game is over, you will be taken back to the main Bush Telegraph online slot game, and your winnings from the bonus game are included to your win total. • Free Spin Bonus Feature Game If you manage to get 3 or more Seedpod scatter symbols (found anywhere on the 5 reels), you will trigger the Free Spin Bonus Feature game. You will start the game with 10 Free Spins, and all of the winning combinations you form during these Free Spins will be tripled! If you manage to get another 3 or more Seedpod scatter symbols (found anywhere on the 5 reels) during a Free Spin, you will be rewarded yet another set of 10 Free Spins! The additional Free Spins are added to your remaining number of Free Spins. You can win an infinite number of additional Free Spins while playing the Free Spin Bonus Feature game. Once the Free Spin Bonus Feature game is over, you will be then taken back to the main Bush Telegraph online slot game, and your winnings from the bonus game will be included to your win total. Bush Telegraph has 5 reels where you may bet on as many as 15 pay lines. The minimum bet is 0.01 and the maximum bet is 2.00 per pay line. You can wager from 1 up to 5 coins per pay line bet. Therefore, the maximum bet amount is 150.00 per spin. Please take note that the amounts indicated are in Pounds, but they will remain the same if you choose to play in US dollars, Euros, or Canadian dollars. Also, for every coin that you wager, you will enable another pay line. You will be paid out for winning combinations on enabled pay lines only. The maximum payout in the standard Bush Telegraph online video slot game is 7,500 coins per line bet. Those who frequently play online casino games obviously love to stay longer on online slot games that have an Autoplay function. Good thing that Bush Telegraph comes with this helpful function! In Microgaming online slot games, they have 2 game modes – Regular mode and Expert mode. You can have the game spin automatically for you with the Autoplay function that can be found by clicking the Expert button (located at the lower left portion of the game screen). In the “Expert” mode of game play, you can click on the following 2 buttons: • Spin 5x button – 5 consecutive spins will be automatically done for you. • Spin 10x button – 10 consecutive spins will be automatically done for you. Spins box – displays the number of games that have played according to your Autoplay settings. If you want to customize your Autoplay settings, simply click on the “Autoplay” button itself. Here you will see the: • Number of spins to play: Choose from 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 *Spin Stop Settings – you can choose to Stop: • When all spins are complete, or • If win exceeds or equals to an amount you specify Autoplay will stop on any feature contained in this game. After customizing the Autoplay function to your preferences, just click on the Start button, and the game will automatically spin for you while you just sit back, relax, and enjoy playing this nature-inspired online video slot game!

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There are total of 5 matches for Newcastle OK locations for ' Newcastle OK '. First American Bank4925 Se 44th StNewcastle, OK 73065 Legacy Bank509 Northwest 32nd StreetNewcastle, OK 73065 Sooner State Bank420 Northwest 32ndNewcastle, OK 73065 Sooner State BankSecond And Wright StreetsNewcastle, OK 73065 The First National Bank And Trust Co., Chickasha, Oklahoma1308 North MainNewcastle, OK 73065 Search for a bank's routing number, branch locations and more. Browse through our bank's routing number database View bank locations and routing numbers by listing. Can I transfer money from a business account to a personal account? What is a correspondent bank, and how does it affect international transfers? How long does a bank transfer take? How do I avoid fraudulent bank transfers? What is the difference between a domestic wire transfer and an international wire transfer? Frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to bank routing numbers and bank routing information: frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Bank ABA routing numbers and their purposes: Frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to finding a routing number on a check and how to verify a routing number Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about routing numbers and account numbers, as well as how to change or update a bank routing number Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about international bank routing codes Frequently asked questions (FAQs) for bank transfers Outgoing wire transfer fee at West Michigan Savings is $20 for domestic and $35 for international. Can I create a user for just wire transfer right from Corporate Administrator Access within the Eastern Bank TreasuryConnect Money Transfer system? how do i send an outbound wire transfer from a Discover IRA account? Hi I need to do a wire for Interactive Management Systems Inc but I need the swift or BIC code of Mutual of Omaha Bank, can you help me for this ? About: Find bank locations for any bank in the US. Bank location search result for 'Newcastle OK'. - Domestic wire transfer, Automated Clearing House (ACH), Mobile banking

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Medical Bills and Bankruptcy High insurance deductibles, copays, and medical costs make it difficult for families to manage necessary household needs and put further stress on finances. Are you overwhelmed by the burden of medical bills and expenses? Contact The Wibbenmeyer Law Firm LLC at (636) 724-3355 to meet with an experienced bankruptcy attorney for a no-cost consultation where you can discuss your options for alleviating the burden of debt. Source: Fox Business News

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Today’s post is about good food and gratitude, both important this time of year and ALL year. As simple as it is, this recipe is so unique and awesome. And it comes from someone unique and awesome in my life. Margaret Lesley is my daughter’s sister-in-law (they married twin brothers). How thankful I am! Besides being there for my daughter Elizabeth, she is always there for me, with a kind, uplifting word, along with love and support for whatever I am doing. Margaret has the gift of encouragement and it is so appreciated. To give you some idea of her generous nature, Elizabeth went into labor early with one of my grandchildren. Brett (her husband) and I were out of town. Margaret took charge and took Elizabeth to the hospital late at night and stayed with her throughout the birth! Besides her beautiful heart, Margaret gets things done in such a remarkable, efficient way. For Elizabeth’s recent big family move, Margaret packed up for her, stored much of her stuff and when time to move into the new house, Margaret basically said, “Get out of the way and I will get this done.” Everybody should be so blessed to have a Margaret in his or her life. She’s also a great cook, learning from her talented mom Sallie, and she’s a wonderful mom herself, as you can see in the photo. This recipe from her fascinates me. Bacon Wrapped Saltines is the first appetizer to disappear at a party. Everybody loves them! Synergy takes place in the oven with three simple ingredients. Even the baking time and temp are unusual. You must try them and I can tell you right now, you can’t eat just one and everyone will want the recipe. Besides party and football food, these are great to serve as a side with soup or salad. Thank you, Margaret…for so many good things! Tell Me: What’s your favorite bacon-wrapped food to enjoy?

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In part two of the Barca Blaugranes interview with Patrick Kluivert, the former Barcelona striker and academy director, shares his summer wish list, and gives his insight on the young players from La Masia to be aware of. He also reflects on Frenkie de Jong’s career at Barcelona, and what his future looks like at the club. Finally, Kluivert evaluates Xavi’s tenure as manager, and what he needs to do to get the team to the next level in the Champions League. If you’d like to go back to the first part of this exclusive interview with Patrick Kluivert, where we talk about the Real Madrid rivalry, past and present, click here. Here’s what the Barca legend had to say about the future of the sporting project as he sees it. Kluivert on which Barcelona players impress him the most Well of course, and not speaking as a fan, I think Raphinha is doing a great job. Lewandowski too, what he’s already done this season, is amazing. In the midfield, Gavi is a fantastic player, although sometimes from my point of view, he’s too aggressive and loses his head, but I think he’s a very big strength for the Barca midfield. Then of course you have Frenkie. The midfield is quite good with him, Busquets, Pedri, and Gavi. They cover the midfield quite well. Kluivert on the future of Frenkie de Jong and his best position I think he’s definitely a player Barcelona needs to keep. With all respect to Busquets, what he does is fantastic of course, and he’s a very big strength in the team. But the real position for Frenkie is as the number 6 from my point of view. He’s a connecting player, and that’s where Busquets is playing. It’s hard to play with two number 6s, so it’s either Busi or Frenkie. That’s my point of view. Gavi and Pedri are the 8 and the 10 positions who get in the right spaces alongside Lewandowski. Even in Ajax, and also Barcelona, Frenkie sometimes plays like a defender, and then he can make himself into an extra player in the midfield. So to me he can play stronger in front of the ball. He needs to pass and divide the game from left and right. Even the pass he gave to Raphinha, I think it was against Athletic Bilbao, he placed it right in front of the goalkeeper. And that’s Frenkie’s best position, to divide the game, to be the connecting person between the defense and offense, that’s where he makes the difference. Kluivert on a new contract for Busquets It’s hard of course to say to Busi he needs to leave, but if you have to make a decision, Frenkie needs to stay for sure. He’s still in the shadow of Busquets, it’s true. Kluivert on Barca Academy players to be on the lookout for Well he’s already come in a few times, that’s Angel Alarcon. He’s a good player. Yamal Lamine is a very good player. He’s 16 years old and already trained with the first team. There are a little bit of discussions having at the moment regarding him, but he’s played with the national Under 17s team with Spain. He’s a very promising striker, left-footed. I had another player, Ilias Akohmach. For me, he’s a good player as well. He made his debut quickly last year. There are a few others running around who haven’t made his debut yet. Have you heard of Pau Torres?. There are a lot of young players knocking on the door, but you haven’t seen them yet. Kluivert on whether Lamine is the next big player He’s a goalscorer, passer, and a playmaker. He’s actually everything. The total package. The most important thing is to stay humble, stay with both feet on the ground. You know he’s got the characteristics to become a great player for Barcelona. I’m really convinced about that. Kluivert on Chadi Riad Chadi, in his youth, he went one year on loan to a second division club and did good, and now he’s back. He’s a strong defender. He needs to improve some things regarding his build-up, because as you know the defenders of Barcelona, it’s essential they can play with the ball. But defensively he’s strong, he’s big, he’s quick, he has the potential to be in the team. Kluivert on summer signings for Barcelona Financial Fair Play is something you need to know, but who is on my wishlist? Definitely needs to be a striker. Because after Lewandowski you need to have a central striker. I’m really fond of Goncalo Ramos. I like that player and he’s done a very good job for the Portugal national team and also at Benfica. Firmino to Barcelona, I think he would also be a very interesting player. Now, it’s is a striker that’s needed to empower Barcelona. The rest is fine if everyone stays. The midfield will be ok. Maybe a right-back? We bought Julian Araujo already, a new defender for the second team, and he might swarm in because neither Kounde nor Araujo, from my point of view, are real right-backs. That seems to be the only position. Joao Cancelo is too expensive, but he would be a fantastic player. Kluivert on how he rates Xavi as the manager He did a fantastic job, and he’s still doing a fantastic job, it’s only European wise. The most important thing is if he becomes a champion (in La Liga), he can build next year towards the Champions League, and do a better job. Now that we’re out of the Europa Championship, it’s essential to be champions of Spain, and to build next year a stronger team, and also in the Champions League to be competitive and try to make it to at least the quarter-finals. If he’s champion of La Liga, he’ll get more time, and more things he can change, he’s already changed a lot of course, but then he can build to make a competitive team in Europe as well. Kluivert on getting knocked out of the Champions League this year I think this time they just weren’t good enough. You saw the result against Bayern, and they were three times better, with all respect. There will be better times. After all the discussions, and putting the club under pressure, they will come stronger out of this situation for sure.

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Jordi Alba has told Barcelona fans to look on the bright side after Saturday’s win over Alaves in La Liga. The Catalan giants had a few wobbly moments after Alaves had made it 2-1 after the break but survived and went on to win pretty comfortably in the end. There were a few whistles during the match which Alba said he understood “but I think the team played really well” and also said there were plenty of reasons for optimism. “You have to look at the positives: we’re top of La Liga and we won out Champions League group without playing well. We just have to improve and we are going to do that.” Source | Sport Antoine Griezmann also spoke about Barcelona being able to improve after the match, and it’s a word that is coming up more and more often after matches this season. Barcelona now have a week off over Christmas. They return to training on December 29 to prepare for their first match of 2020 away at Espanyol.

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At Bardan, we strive to offer the best audiovisual experience to our clients. Our team of dedicated technicians is working tirelessly to bring you the latest advancements in technology, such as Cinionic’s laser retrofit kit for our xenon projectors. We are proud to share that we recently installed this groundbreaking technology at Multicines Plaza in Bolivia, and the results have been nothing short of exceptional. With Cinionic’s laser retrofit kit, you can easily transform your existing Barco Series 2 projector into a high-performance laser projector, offering a host of benefits, including increased image consistency, brightness, and sharpness. The laser source life of up to 30,000 hours ensures longevity, while the eco-friendly design provides up to 70% in energy savings. Our customers have been amazed by the dramatic improvement in brightness compared to the old and degraded xenon lamp houses. We take pride in delivering products that exceed our customers’ expectations, and we look forward to working with you to elevate your theaters to new heights. Let Bardan be your trusted partner for all your cinema needs.

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Born Lucky or Born Trapped: Class and Equality in America Everyday in America, every citizen faces the burdens and restrictions of the class structure. But America is known as the “Land of the Free,” so how can these restrictions and burdens exist? Unfortunately, Americans are not as free as we think, because we are as equal as we think. Due to the class structure, most Americans can no longer reach the “American Dream.” The issue is a lot easier to notice than you may think, and it is easier than you may think to do something about it. Because change is already occurring within America, and it’s not too hard to add to it. So, the question is, what can you do? Despite the evidence of equality, Americans still aren’t truly as equal as it would seem. People say that in America, legally everyone gets the same voting power in an election, and that we tell children in our society that they can be anything they want to be when they grow up. To a certain level, both of these things are true. An 18 year-old kid working for minimum wage at a cash register in a fast food joint gets one vote for his state senator, and a business executive from that fast food joint’s nearby corporate branch get’s one vote as well. The difference is that the business executive has money, which he can use to bribe the 18 year-old’s fellow employees to vote for a certain candidate, or to fund advertisements for that candidate, and “friends in high places” who can do the same. Anyone in the United States Click here to unlock this and over one million essaysGet Access In Mantsios article “Class in America” he states that Americans hold beliefs that blind them to social classes, citizens in America have four myths they use to ensure talk about the classes never take place. America has the largest gap between rich and poor in the world, and the lower class has no means to an end they can’t afford health care or quality education. The upper class avoids talk about social class the most; wealthy people don’t want to admit that they are better off than others. While the lower class sees how much better off others are than them, but they still don’t like to label themselves. I agree with Mantsios that most Americans avoid talk about classes although I am not one of them. Also I There is much debate about the issue of social class in the United States. There are arguments about whether social classes are distinctly separate or fluid, dependent upon one’s community or society as a whole, and if they are subjective or objective (Hughes and Jenkins). However, despite the debate surrounding social classes, it is still important to try to define them and analyze their effects, as they are such an important part of our identity and our opportunities in society. Although our society has tried to appear as though we have no classes, and it is becoming harder to tell what class someone is in by material goods, classes do still exist today (Scott and Leonhardt). The trend has been to divide the U.S. into four major As a first generation child whose parents immigrated from another country, I was fortunate enough to receive excellent education and opportunities that was not offered to them. During that era, those privileges may have been difficult to obtain due to racial segregation, poor living circumstances, and/or lack of time and commitment due to work. As of today, these issues are no longer a major problem. Although, education has never been better and opportunities have been even more achievable, David Brooks argues that the upper/middle classes are preventing the lower class from “joining their ranks” because of the egocentric methods that modern day families now utilize to their advantage. In his New York Times editorial “How We Are Ruining America,” Brooks explains how we (as the upper/middle class) have been ruining America by preventing the lower class from receiving the same privileges. Brooks then elaborates his argument by giving several examples like: improved parent supervision and planning, zoning restrictions, cultural codes, and even gives a personal experience. Even though Brooks provided a substantial amount of evidence, he mostly utilizes his powerful tone and writing skills to support his argument. “In 2011, at every education level, white workers were more likely than black workers to be in good job –one that pays at least $19 per hour, has health insurance, and has some kind of retirement plan” (Jones and Schmitt). The American Dream promises equal opportunity and acceptance for every citizen in America, but sometimes that does not seem to be true to people of an opposing race. Although some people claim that America still provides access to the American Dream due to all of the different opportunities that our government and schools offer, others believe there are some setbacks that can occur while trying to achieve one's goals; such as equality struggles within race and gender. The readings examined how classism has negatively affected economics in the United States, how oppression manifests in taking financial advantage of groups of people who cannot advance financially, and systemic issues contributing to low wage and inability to move out of one’s social class. I was struck by the idea that most people in the United States are disadvantaged financially based on the way the country has set up its economic policies. From the beginning, black people have been oppressed by the inability to attain wealth, which continued through the end of WWII. I unnecessarily read a chapter speaking about financial companies targeting poor people, particularly people of color, with money schemes so they are losing their hard-earned money to fees and interest rates. This scheme continues to keep people in debt and living paycheck to paycheck. I related to the reading about college loans creating a paradox that students with degrees enter the workforce unable to find a job in their their field of study. Then the added paradox of not being able to find work making Income Inequality in America is a problem that’s been going on for decades, and many feel that it hardly exists, the many people that feel that way are highly uneducated, and seem to not really care about this tremendous problem that in one’s eyes really has no end in the near future, in fact it has been gradually rising and one feels that it’s just not fair. Unfortunately, there’s not much that can be done, only of course if the poor class of people decide to actually educate themselves and get a higher education. One says poor class, simply because that’s how they’re classified. There are five types of levels that Americans are classified as, and they are: 1. Upper Class, 2. Upper Middle Class, 3. Middle Class, 4. Working Class, 5. Poor. To achieve the American Dream, one must work hard and have the dedication to be successful. There are myths relating to this dream leaving lower class members to wonder if the dream exists for them. People in lower class are told if they want to be successful they must put in hard work and true effort. Once they do, they see that they are remaining in the same position they started in. In “Class of America-2012,” Gregory Mantsios states the ideas of class in the US and explains them. One myth addressed in this selection is, “Everyone has an equal chance to succeed. Success in the United States requires no more than hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance: ‘In America, anyone can become a billionaire; it’s just a matter of being in the right The book called They Say I say with Readings contains multiple articles. However, chapter nineteen focuses on the American Dream. Chapter nineteen, “What’s Up with the American Dream?” indicates how the article will be focusing on the American Dream. The American Dream changes over the course of time as the income inequality widens between the higher and lower class. Few events occurred that affected the income, which led to a growing gap between the different classes. The income of a person depends on the education that a person possesses, which can affect one’s income. Consequently, causing inequality between the different classes. People believe the American Dream changes over time as situations and circumstances vary. Health care is affected by the income inequality because different choices of insurances and doctors are available to those with specific incomes. The impact of the Income Inequality on the American Dream by the gap increasing between higher and lower class, education, interpretation of the American Dream over time, health care, and gender roles. Various authors from chapter nineteen and others from different resources focus on how income inequality affects the American Dream. The American Dream is not a function of ability and achievement, but a dying illusion. America is not truly the land of the free, but an ignorant classist society. Gregory Clark, an economics professor at the University of California, Davis, stated that “America has no higher rate of social mobility than medieval England or pre-industrial Sweden … That’s the most difficult part of talking about social mobility - it 's shattering people 's dreams” (qtd. in Evans). The United States has an incredibly outdated economic system that does not allow disadvantaged citizens opportunities regardless of how hard they work. People get stuck in their social status and are not able to stray out of it, which affects their further generations. Additionally, immigrants coming to America in hopes of prosperity are likely to have even less luck than immigrants of the pass and widen the gap of social inequality. Clark continues to state, “The truth is that the American Dream was always an illusion. Blindly pursuing An inequality in society, economy, wealth distribution, and political corruption and the influence in cooperation of government led to America historically owns the reputation of being the land of opportunity, and for generations immigrants have fled to the United States to experience the freedom and equality our government lays claim to. At the root of this reputation is the American Dream, the belief that with hard work anyone can succeed based solely on his or her merits. While definitions of success vary, the American Dream defines it as the ability to become a "self-made man," thereby rising to a more-than-comfortable state of living. The American Dream is believed to be blind to race, sex, or socio-economic status and at a first glance, seems to be almost Utopian. Conversely, repeated examples and statistics of the lower-classes, those continually facing the harsh Here, in the United States, the “American Dream,” is a popular belief. There is a strong relationship between hard work and success. In this perfect scenario, those who put in multiple hours are on the road to success and can move up the social ladder. Thus stating, one could be thrust into the lowest of the social status, and with some hard work, one can elevate into the world of the social elite. As a demonstration to this global view of the United States, immigrants from all over the globe have made the excursion to the “land of opportunity” in beliefs of better education, employment, government, communities, religious freedom, and lives for not only themselves but the generations that come pursuing behind them. All of this survives based on a game of social stratification – a diagram on how to successfully obtain the American dream. This observation of social class is based on many mechanisms, some of which is bestowed to people at birth, and not rewarded for hard work and dedication. The class system at play in the United States has become incredibly complex – it no longer has the fundamental class values of our forefathers. Those trying to move up in the social ladder of America are often caught replication the actions of the rich and famous, but this alone cannot make them part of the higher social class. Some think that there are simple rules to follow to climb higher into another social class ladder, but there is more to being upper class than just talking the talk or having the right identity.One way to look at class is the model developed by Janny Scott and David Leonhardt's article, “Shadowy Lines That Still Divide,” in The New York Times. They assert that “one way to think of a person’s position in society is to imagine a hand of cards. Everyone is dealt four cards, one from each suit: education, income, occupation and wealth, the four commonly used criteria for gauging class” (Scott and Leonhardt 27). While being sure on these four criteria, a basic understanding of a person’s predicted class can be made. While this model works fine for providing an elementary level of perception, it must be recognized that a person could rate well on this scale and still be in a different class than those The American Dream has always been a driving force in the lives of Americans. It has become a foundation of ideals and hopes for any American or immigrant. Specifically, one of the ideals that always exist is the dream of America free of class distinction. Every American hopes for a society where every person has the opportunity to be whomever he or she desire. Another ideal in the American dream is the drive to improve the quality of life. As one’s idea of the American Dream gets closer and closer, often times political and social ideals of America cause their American Dream to take a turn for the worst. Social class is defined as 'people having the same social or economic status' (Wordnet). In contemporary American society, social class is based on the amount of money and property you have and also prestige. Prestige is given to a person through the line of work or the family that they come from. For example, upper-upper class member Jennifer Lopez reeks of prestige not only because she has millions of dollars in her bank account, but she has very expensive luxuries, cars, and houses. Over the past few decades, the “American Dream” vision has been quickly vanishing as a result of the increasing troubles and weakening of the middle class. It has lost the view of being the most successful and wealthy middle class in the world, while the middle classes in other countries are excelling in earning higher middle and lower class incomes. The issue of the declining wealth of the middle class explains a huge problem in the United States’ future prosperity and well being for the citizens and the country. There are many issues that affect the success of the middle and lower classes, such as structural differences in the economy, culture, and government. The gap between the middle and high classes is increasing specifically. The United States has the image of giving people life and prosperity, but inequality is increasing significantly due to issues in education, decrease in taxation among the upper class, and decrease of middle class power in the democracy, while other ideas and mechanisms can be take from other nations.

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While referring fingerprint recognition or fingerprint biometric systems, they are taken to be of “touch-based” by default. This is hardly surprising as most fingerprint recognition systems are of touch-type.They are the fingerprint recognition systems, in which subjects need to touch the sensor for biometric recognition to take place. So, are there touch-less fingerprint recognition systems as well? Yes, there are. Arguably, most people may not even realize that touch-less method of fingerprint recognition exists. In terms of market share, touch-less fingerprint recognition is indeed non-existent; however, that was once the case with all the technologies popular today. Increasing penetration of biometrics in identification and authentication applications opens a window of opportunity for touch-less fingerprint recognition. Touch-less fingerprint recognition is also expected to fill the gaps present in traditional touch-based fingerprint biometrics. Recent rise of smart phones has also paved the way for smart phone based touch-less fingerprint recognition due to several inherent advantages it offers. What is touch-less fingerprint recognition? Touch-less fingerprint recognition is an approach of biometric fingerprint recognition, in which subjects are recognized with their fingerprints but without making any physical contact with the recognition system. Touch-less fingerprint recognition allows people to get their fingerprints scanned from a short distance (of a few inches) and they do not need to touch the sensor. In traditional touch-based fingerprint recognition, slight pressure is also applied while making the physical contact with the sensor. Pressure leads to undesired consequences such as elastic deformation. Since no physical contact is made, friction ridges of the scanned finger do not alter in shape as is the case with touch-based recognition systems. There are several other advantages that touch-less fingerprint recognition offers. They are discussed in subsequent sections. Smart phone based touch-less fingerprint recognition Smart phones have been working like a driving force behind the growth, adoption and social acceptance of biometric recognition. Before the inception of mobile devices with biometric capabilities, biometric recognition was largely limited for government and business applications. Manufactures are now bringing cutting edge biometric recognition technologies to the smart phones. In this ever changing smart phone ecosystem, touch-less fingerprint recognition can be a refreshing change for the users. Touch-less fingerprint recognition aims to leverage a sensing method that can capture fingerprint from a distance, unlike touch-based data acquisition technique found in traditional recognition systems. This touch-less data acquisition method should also be able capture fingerprints with high level of precision and detail, which is a primary requirement in any biometric recognition system. Camera systems found on today’s smart phones check all the boxes and are widely used to accomplish touch-less fingerprint image capture. How does smart phone based touch-less fingerprint recognition work? The main difference between touch-based vs. touch-less fingerprint recognition is the method of capturing fingerprint details. Touch-less acquisition of fingerprint image Using digital images to acquire fingerprint data is not unprecedented in fingerprint biometrics. Touch-based optical fingerprints recognition systems also capture fingerprint images digitally with CCD or CMOS image sensors. However, the sensor stays within the device. These devices leverage total internal reflection using a prism, in which a light beam reflects from the prism surface collecting the fingerprint image. A digital camera can efficiently capture friction ridges from a distance. Fingerprint recognition on mobile devices is now extensively popular and these devices also come equipped with one or more cameras.The inbuilt digital cameras on these devices can play the role of data capture subsystem to perform touch-less fingerprint recognition. As camera systems on present day computing and mobile devices improve in terms of quality and resolution, performance of touch-less fingerprints recognition also improves accordingly. A smart phone app can be devised to securely capture fingerprint image. A finger-shaped overlay on the digital viewfinder can be designed to guide the user about finger placement while collecting the print. Since the fingerprint image is securely captured by the app, it cannot be accessed by the user or any other app to ensure integrity. Pre-processing, normalization and segmentation Captured fingerprint image is taken though the pre-processing stage to enhance the image quality and make it useable for further processing. Pre-processing removes fingerprint image quality problems like non-uniform lighting by image normalization. The process of normalization calculates the mean and variance of a capture image and thus eliminates the difference in the illumination. The image is then converted to a gray-scale image as smart phone camera systems capture images in RGB format. Removal of unnecessary noise and background in the image along with reduction in size of the input image is also performed in the stage called Segmentation. Post pre-processing, the enhanced fingerprint image is taken through fingerprint enhancement algorithm. Unlike pre-processing stage, which aims to enhance the quality of the captured image, fingerprint enhancement algorithm improves the clarity of ridge and furrow structures of input fingerprint image, based on estimated local ridge orientation and frequency. Fingerprint matching can be done by matching the ridge valley structure. Mainly two types of techniques are used for fingerprint matching. - Minutiae based matching - Correlation based matching Minutiae based systems try to identify the location and type of minutia and match it with the reference template. Accuracy is minutiae based systems is entirely dependent on the identification of minutia point. In case of correlation based techniques, the system performs global matching of ridge valley structure and tries to match the texture of fingerprint. Device based and server based deployments A touch-less fingerprint recognition system aims to capture and pre-process fingerprints locally, i.e. on device. However, depending on where the processed fingerprint template is matched, the system can be of the following types: Device based or Server based. A device based system will match the processed fingerprint with reference template on-device. In device-based deployments, reference template is securely stored on the device itself. This type of deployment of touch-less fingerprint recognition is suitable for applications like device security, app authentication, e-commerce, banking, etc. It is easy to deploy and by installing a smart phone app and capturing fingerprint with device camera, the functionality can be enabled. Server based touch-less fingerprint authentication is more suitable for applications like law enforcement, government applications, KYC, etc., in which a user identify has to be verified against what is on the database. In server based deployment, enrolled fingerprint templates are stored on a server and identity verification request can be placed remotely (e.g. from a smart phone). Touch-based vs. touch-less fingerprint recognition This is the primary reason that paved the way to touch-less fingerprint recognition. Naturally, fingers are curved and full-fingerprint cannot be captured just by placing the finger against the flat sensor surface.On the other hand, when finger is placed on a touch-based fingerprint scanner, friction ridges deform due to the pressure and natural elasticity of the human skin. One solution that is used is to roll and scan finger by capturing multiple frames per second. These frames can be used to create a single full-fingerprint template. However, this method does not completely solve the problem of elastic deformation and fingerprint recognition systems that offer this ability are expensive. A touch-less fingerprint recognition system can effortlessly capture fingerprint without causing elastic deformation. Touch based systems may contribute to spread infections and contagious diseases. It can become a medium to spread disease-causing bacteria and viruses as they rest on the fingerprint sensor surface and spread with touches. According to a report on 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, the deadly corona virus could survive on surfaces like door handles and bus poles for 9 days. It is not hard to image how a fingerprint scanner touched by several people could have contributed to spread the disease. Cost is an important factor when leveraging biometric recognition as biometric hardware can be a costly affair. Growing use of fingerprint authentication in all sorts of applications has helped it make more affordable and fingerprint recognition hardware is now cheaper than ever. However, it is still costlier than many other identification methods. For example, to secure a device with PIN / password, developers just need to add a few lines of code, which does not introduce additional cost. However, to introduce fingerprint authentication on the same device, manufacturers of the device has to purchase additional hardware. Touch-less fingerprint recognition is cheap to implement, you do not require any additional fingerprint hardware and existing on-device camera can be used to capture fingerprints. Maintenance based performance Latent prints have helped solve numerous crimes as people at a crime scene can be identified with latent prints. However, they actually become a problem in civil applications and can impact the performance of a touch-based fingerprint scanner negatively. On the other hand, touch based fingerprint scanning surface can be prone to accumulation of dirt, oil and other contaminants,mainly due to its repetitive contacts with different fingers with different levels of cleanliness. Coming in contact with skin contaminants accumulate some portion of them on the scanning surface. A touch-less sensor does not suffer from this issue. Lesser wear and tear Due to repetitive physical contact, dirt, dust and user behavior (e.g. rubbing the surface), the scanning surface of the touch-based fingerprint devices gets scratches life of the device is reduced. This is not the case with touch-less fingerprint recognition as it never comes in contact with the users. Despite being less intrusive than many other biometric recognition methods, touch-based fingerprint recognition does involve some level of intrusiveness.Users are required to physically touch the fingerprint sensor to get identified / authenticated. A touch-less fingerprint recognition system can help reduce the intrusiveness. Limitations of inbuilt smart phone fingerprint sensors Today’ mobile devices offer a lot of scope for smart phone based touch-less fingerprint recognition. Present day smart phones come equipped with one or more biometric recognition methods; and most of them include a fingerprint sensor. However, inbuilt fingerprint sensors found on today’s mobile devices have their limitations and have to make many compromises to become usable. To maintain overall device compactness, highly compact fingerprint sensors are used on mobile devices. These sensors do a partial fingerprint scan, which means that only a small portion of fingertip is captured and matched. On the other hand, in most government, business and high security applications, systems that can process and match a full fingerprint scan, are required. Owing to this limitation, fingerprint sensors found on smart phones cannot be deployed in applications which require a full-fingerprint scan. Though most smart phones come equipped with a dedicated fingerprint sensor, a large portion of them (low-end smart phones) is still manufactured without it to keep the prices down. However, even the low-end smart phones are launched with one or more cameras. These smart phones can make use of touch-less fingerprint recognition by enabling the ability through an app or within the OS. Touch-less fingerprint recognition can help capture full fingerprint with device camera and can be used for applications like FBI, law enforcement, KYC, etc. It can be usable on smart phones with or without inbuilt fingerprint sensors. In smart phones without an inbuilt fingerprint sensor, touch-less fingerprint recognition can also take care of device security, authentication and more. Fingerprint biometrics has become a mainstream method of identification in numerous applications; however, mainly touch-based biometrics is used for the purpose. Smart phone based touch-less fingerprint recognition is based on the idea that most smart phones includes a camera, which can be used to read user fingerprints with a secure mobile app. Touch-less fingerprint biometrics is a promising technology and can patch many gaps present in touch-based fingerprint biometrics. However, it also carries its own set of shortcomings. Accuracy, standardization and security are some of the concerns that need to be worked upon. Liveness detection is a major challenge in touch-less fingerprint recognition. While touch-based fingerprint recognition systems can take advantage of physical contact with the human skin and can check many biological or physiological factors to confirm liveness, touch-less fingerprint recognition does not have this advantage. There are many challenges that touch-less fingerprint biometrics have to face and conquer. As of now, only a few products are commercially available that offer smart phone based touch-less fingerprint recognition technology. However, with adequate funding, research and right marketing, touch-less fingerprint biometrics can also gain the level of ubiquity that touch-based fingerprint recognition enjoys.

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Our views and positioning across our portfolios haven’t changed since our June commentary “Where Do We Go From Here.” Most advanced economies have so far dodged the recessions that we, and many others, had expected to start towards the end of the first half of this year. The relative resilience of activity can be pinned on several supply and demand-side supports to growth, as well as the fact that the full effect of monetary tightening is taking its time to feed through. However, as the various tailwinds fade and interest rate hikes bite in developed economies, and as the re-opening recovery fizzles out in China, the resilience of global activity in early 2023 is unlikely to last. We are forecasting mild recessions in the coming quarters in major developed markets, which should help push down on underlying inflation. That said, we expect it will take a year or more for core inflation rates to close in on the central banks’ 2.0% target. "We are forecasting mild recessions in the coming quarters in major developed markets, which should help push down on underlying inflation." We still see the U.S. sliding into recession late this year. Strong jobs growth and core inflation will keep the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) in a hawkish mood for now but as the economy weakens and the downward trend in core inflation gathers pace, we believe interest rates will eventually be cut more quickly than markets are now anticipating. Although the euro-zone recession will persist, we expect underlying price pressures to be slower to recede than in the U.S., owning to the earlier rise in U.S. core inflation and the consequent quicker shift to tightening by the Fed. Accordingly, the European Central Bank will keep interest rates at their peak until well into next year. The Bank of Canada delivered another 25bp hike in July to take the overnight rate to 5.00%. The Bank cited evidence that core inflation is proving more persistent to justify the hike. With the labour market loosening, core inflation falling and the survey indicators implying that inflation expectations are normalizing, we expect the Bank’s next move to be a rate cut, albeit not until 2024. Strong immigration and the turnaround in the housing market have reduced the risk of recession but, with the Bank of Canada back in hiking mode, we still judge that GDP will contract later this year. Even if a recession is avoided, a sustained period of below-potential GDP growth and a rise in unemployment will ease inflationary pressures. The key issue remains that households are heavily indebted and the relatively short maturity of most mortgages means the debt service ratio will continue to rise sharply. “Extremely strong immigration will probably prevent consumption from falling outright, but we still expect growth to slow to a crawl as higher borrowing costs bite and the unemployment rate rises toward 6.0%.” Extremely strong immigration will probably prevent consumption from falling outright, but we still expect growth to slow to a crawl as higher borrowing costs bite and the unemployment rate rises toward 6.0%. The big risk is that the mild recession that we expect will not be enough to get inflation back to 2.0% on a sustained basis. While immigration will eventually help to pull down wage growth, for now, it is contributing to upward pressure on rents and house prices. If those components of the CPI remain higher than we forecast, the Bank might have to engineer a deeper economic downturn to pull inflation down to a level consistent with overall CPI inflation of 2.0%. Implications for Financial Markets We continue to expect risky assets to struggle over the second half of this year, as major developed market (“DM”) economies slip into recessions and the souring risk appetite to turn financial markets back from the current enthusiasm. For further emphasis: equities have nearly always fared poorly when the economy has turned down. Since 1855, there have been 34 recessions in the U.S. and the stock market has declined around the majority of them. When markets did not decline during recessions, this phenomenon tended to occur either when i) a bubble was forming in equities; or ii) the valuation of the stock market was already depressed after the end of a war (when military spending subsequently declined), or a period of high inflation. Markets typically peaked before a recession began, and troughed shortly before it ended. “Meanwhile, we think DM government bonds will rally, partly due to safe-haven demand and partly because we suspect that investors are underestimating how quickly and deeply central banks will cut rates….” It’s also conceivable that some of the recent euphoria around artificial intelligence (“AI”) gets unwound if the recession calls into question the strength of analysts’ expectations for future earnings. Meanwhile, we think DM government bonds will rally, partly due to safe-haven demand and partly because we suspect that investors are underestimating how quickly and deeply central banks will cut rates (even if those rate cuts won’t actually come, in our view, until next year). But, we anticipate that risky assets’ struggles will be short-lived. By 2024, we expect the global economy to be on the mend and we think enthusiasm about AI technology, which has been a tailwind for the stock market this year, will provide a further boost to U.S. equities, although a sustained outperformance will rely on a broadening the rally. As I wrote in June, the outperformance of U.S. equities this year is owed entirely to a handful of stocks benefiting from the enthusiasm around AI. Outside of the U.S., we still expect decent returns from most other DM equity markets, although the absence of major technology firms in other markets is likely to lag behind the S&P 500. Stock selection will be more important in those other markets as they will likely not benefit as much, at least not initially from the AI tailwind. Emerging market (EM) equities have typically outperformed their developed market counterparts after U.S. recessions. We believe that EMs could provide some solid returns as well. While we don’t foresee them replicating the sort of outperformance seen after the early 1990s or early 2000s recessions, we do think the MSCI Emerging Markets Index will provide better returns than the MSCI World Index over the next few years, in contrast to much of the past decade. In summary, our views have not changed over the past month nor has our asset allocation. We are maintaining our slight bias to defensiveness, and we stand ready to make changes to our positioning, to become more aggressive, as our thesis plays out. Chief Investment Officer IPC Portfolio Services

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Originally designed as a regional haul all position tyre, this versatile tyre defies categorisation and quickly gained its reputation as Dunlop’s trusted ‘Jack of all trades’ tyre. It delivers excellent results in a variety of positions and applications, from regional haul steer and drive to metropolitan steer to line haul trailer. - Tread Pattern: Versatile 4 rib tread design with strong shoulders featuring outer edge notches - Tread Compound: Abrasion resistant tread compound - Tyre Footprint: Long and wide footprint patch

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202 Child Abuse Reporting 203 Clean Water 204 Emergency Management 205 Provincial Health Regulations 206 Substance Abuse RationaleThis document has been developed based on the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care: Emergency Management Planning Guide (2015). Each BC Waldorf School has additional, separate, and specific protocols and procedures for their school. Emergency management documents specific to a school, including Emergency Response Plans, are stored on school sites and communicated as needed. This policy applies to all employees of BC Waldorf Schools while at work or on a school sanctioned event with students. Preparing for emergencies includes consideration for the care of students, employees, volunteers and community members. Emergency Management is an ongoing process to prevent and mitigate, plan and prepare for, respond to, and recover from an incident. Planning and preparing can lessen the impact of emergencies on the health and safety of employees and students at BC Waldorf Schools as well as each school’s facilities and operations. Although it is not possible to anticipate every type of school disturbance that could threaten the safety of employees and students, this document together with each school’s Emergency Response Plan establishes procedures to prevent emergencies, or to contain the potential negative impact of emergencies, should they occur. These procedures and principles can be adapted to unique situations as required. The following three definitions are taken from the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care Emergency Management Planning Guide for Schools, Districts and Authorities. Please note that these three terms are often used interchangeably. The following overarching principles apply at all times in BC Waldorf Schools: Mitigation and Prevention Emergencies are unpredictable. We usually have little warning that an event or series of events may cause a massive disruption in our lives and our communities. As one of the major areas in which people gather, schools are places where emergency preparedness is critically important to the well-being of students and employees, and to the parents who are entrusting their children to the care of educators in BC Waldorf Schools. There are many hazards that could affect BC Waldorf Schools due to geographical location and naturally occurring events, including but not limited to the following: An ALL HAZARD approach focuses on planning that involves a small number of responses that can be used in different types of emergencies. The five basic ALL HAZARD approaches are: drop/cover/hold on, evacuate, lockdown, lockout, and shelter in place. Probably the best working scenario for emergency preparedness is an earthquake, as it can produce the most devastating effects and occurs without any warning. Generally speaking, if we are prepared for an earthquake, we will likely be prepared for other hazards. A flood is defined as a situation where water levels in a watercourse exceed the channel banks. Some BC Waldorf Schools are located near waterways such as oceans, rivers, streams, and creeks which places some of them at risk for flooding. Often in BC, the main flood threat occurs from fall storms and spring thaw, particularly when snowfall is followed by heavy rains. BC Waldorf Schools are committed to maintaining safe learning environments for all students and as such recognize that, in life threatening situations, student safety is best achieved by ‘locking down’ school buildings. In such instances the specific school Principal shall suspend the normal daily routine and require all students to remain in or proceed to designated areas within the school until such time as the police determine it is safe for the regular routine to resume. Emergency lockdown procedures shall be initiated in case of a high risk incident involving weapons, hazardous environmental situation, wildlife, severe weather warnings, serious incidents in the community, unauthorized entry, hostage taking, hold-up or other dangerous or violent incidents which could pose an immediate threat to life. Responsibilities of the Principal The Principal at a BC Waldorf School is responsible for the operation and management of the school including knowing what to do in an emergency to protect students and employees. First responders such as firefighters and police will respond as available but it is incumbent on the Principal of a BC Waldorf School to know how to communicate and work with employees until such time as first responders arrive and the management of the event becomes a shared task. In preparation for emergencies, BC Waldorf School Principals: In the event of an emergency or disaster at a BC Waldorf School, the Principal: The school specific Emergency Management Director: Responsibilities of Employees Teachers, education assistants, clerical staff, custodial staff, and others are expected to be familiar with their school’s Emergency Response Plan and to understand their particular role. This may include, but is not limited to: Responsibilities of Administrative Coordinator The Principal will appoint an Administrative Coordinator for the functioning of a school’s Emergency Response Plan. This person coordinates the responsibilities of administrative staff who will: Responsibilities of Emergency Management BC The main provincial agency in British Columbia with responsibility during emergencies that broadly impact BC communities is Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC). EMBC was formed to be the lead coordinating agency in the provincial government for all emergency management activities. Each region in BC has an operations center for support of emergency planning and response. Responsibilities of Local Municipalities In the case of emergencies that require coordinated support to the site level, local municipalities will activate emergency operations centres to manage the consequences of the event. Municipalities have capabilities, plans and procedures to provide for the safety of citizens during emergencies. Responsibilities of First Responders First Responders work at the site level of an event and include police, fire, ambulance, and other municipal and regional agencies as required. Activities of First Responders include securing the perimeter, medical response, firefighting, and managing crowds or evacuation zones. BC Emergency Response Management System The British Columbia Emergency Response Management System (BCERMS) is a comprehensive management system (pdf) based upon the internationally recognized Incident Command System (ICS) that ensures a coordinated and organized response and recovery to all emergency incidents and disasters. It provides the framework for a standardized emergency response in British Columbia. BCERMS has four operational levels of response (site operations, site support, provincial regional, and provincial central). This policy is focused on Site Operations and Site Support as most emergencies will involve these two levels (pp 55-56 of BCERMS). Incident Command System The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized on-site management system designed to enable effective, efficient incident management by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications, operating within a common organizational structure. The ICS is used to manage an incident and can be used equally well for both small and large situations. There are potentially up to four incident commanders on site who will work together within their different legal and functional responsibilities to coordinate, plan and interact effectively to meet the goals of saving lives and minimizing damage: Decisions are made in a consultative fashion, ensuring that the best decision is made with information available at the time. Respect for each area of expertise is maintained so that the final decision pertaining to an area of expertise belongs to the commander in charge of that area. Mitigation and prevention include actions to eliminate or reduce hazards and their impacts should an emergency occur. The Administrative Coordinator at the school should coordinate regular assessments identifying hazards to be mitigated, and assessing and reducing other risks. There are four categories of hazard: Natural, Human/Wildlife-caused, Technological, and Biological. Site Hazard Assessment and Reduction BC Waldorf Schools will evaluate facilities on an ongoing basis anticipating the potential for an emergency and taking action in advance to mitigate damage and potential injury. School Principals will oversee annual safety assessments with the goal of identifying potential hazards in and around school facilities. Examples of possible resulting actions that may be taken are: securing large pieces of furniture to the walls; securing hazardous chemicals in locked cabinets; ensuring clear building access and egresses; etc. Each BC Waldorf School has a Site Inspection Checklist and School Earthquake/Flood Hazard Assessment Checklist. Site hazard assessments will be completed before students arrive in September. Threat assessment is a multi-disciplinary process used by BC Waldorf Schools to investigate specific behaviours, for example threats to harm self or others. Direct threats of harm or even information that someone may be exhibiting worrisome behaviours or could be a danger can lead to a threat assessment being initiated. The school can activate a threat assessment to determine the level of concern/ threat and then respond accordingly. Planning and Preparedness Preparedness involves establishing authorities and responsibilities for emergency actions and garnering the resources to support them. BC Waldorf Schools assign or recruit staff for emergency management duties; procure and maintain equipment, supplies and other resources for carrying out assigned duties; and practice drills and exercises. Emergency Plan - Physical Set-Up Written Emergency Procedures and Contacts Each BC Waldorf School’s Emergency Response Plan information is hosted in a school specific location such as the school office. This information will be located in a readily accessible area and easily identifiable. The information will indicate site-specific Emergency Response Plan information such as, but not limited to: Each BC Waldorf School has directory maps posted throughout the facility indicating nearest and safest exit routes. ClassroomsEach BC Waldorf School classroom is equipped with a “grab and go” emergency kit. Kits are checked for inventory throughout the year. Kits consist of items such as, but not limited to: Emergency Equipment Storage Area Each BC Waldorf School will store additional emergency supplies on school grounds. Stored emergency supplies are checked for inventory throughout the year. Stored emergency supplies may include but are not limited to: Emergency Response Protocols BC Waldorf Schools utilize many or all of the following common All Hazards Emergency Response Protocols: For procedural examples of each response protocol see BC Waldorf Collective Policy #502 Emergency Management Procedures - Example in the Employees Policy Section 500. Emergency Student Release Plan BC Waldorf Schools collect emergency release information as part of the school registration process. This information becomes part of a school’s Emergency Response Plan’s written procedures and contacts information. Each BC Waldorf School will have a school specific procedure for reuniting students with parents/guardians in the event of an emergency. Each BC Waldorf School is prepared to maintain communication on two levels: Preparation of the Students For school specific drill procedures, schedules, and log records, see school specific information. BC Waldorf School Principals, or delegate, will ensure drill logs are managed and maintained. In accordance with the BC Fire Code 2018, Section 126.96.36.199, BC Waldorf Schools will administer total evacuation fire drills at least three times in each of the fall and spring school terms, for a total of six drills each school year. BC Waldorf Schools will administer earthquake drills at least three times each school year. BC Waldorf Schools will administer lockdown drills at least once each school year. Preparation of Employees Training and Orientation BC Waldorf School Principals will manage emergency procedure and drill training of employees before the start of each school year. Training will include review of/orientation to the school’s Emergency Response Plan including all procedures associated with all hazards. Updated information and procedures for students and employees with support or medical needs will be included in training. Any employees new to a BC Waldorf School within a school year will receive an orientation of the school’s Emergency Response Plan before they begin work. Responsibility of Employees BC Waldorf Schools require that, during a disaster, employees must safeguard the children under their care and not leave their work assignment under any circumstances until officially released by the Principal or designated person. In some cases, it will be necessary to receive advice from the Municipal Emergency Operations Centre or RCMP/local law enforcement before advising that it is safe to release students. Each BC Waldorf School has a specific primary critical facility for coordination of non-routine emergencies. In addition, first response facilities are of critical importance in carrying out emergency response activities. First response facilities include police, fire and emergency health care centers, along with pre-selected congregate shelter facilities. See specific school information regarding critical facilities. It is important to note that the all-hazards approaches be utilized in context. For example, in the event of an earthquake, it is generally expected that the response will first be drop-cover-hold followed by evacuation. However, it may be that the situation is such that returning to or remaining in the building or one part of the building is safer than being outside. For example, an evacuation following a mild earthquake that occurred during a blizzard may not be an appropriate action. Whilst a plan can seek to address the best interests of the students and employees in a particular circumstance, common sense on behalf of employees and guidance from the Site Incident Commander must also be taken into account when responding in an emergency situation. When an emergency occurs, it is too late to refer to a manual. Everyone must know their role and set the plan into motion. Response involves implementation of each BC Waldorf School’s/Site’s Emergency Plan, and includes the following actions that may take place in this or another order, or simultaneously: Example Emergency Response Procedures for each type of emergency can be found in the Employees 500 policy Section, 502 - Emergency Response Procedures Example v1. Recovery procedures begin when the initial emergency has been brought under control and all students have been returned to the care of their parents/guardians. At this time the school moves from Emergency Response to Emergency Recovery. A critical part of the recovery process is attending to the emotional or mental health needs of employees, students and their families. A return to normalcy is not only important for school communities, but also for broader communities as it encourages the re-establishment of routine (e.g. families taking children to school, going to work etc.). To ensure this can happen as soon as possible BC Waldorf Schools have recovery plans in place that address the following five areas of recovery in school specific ways. See school specific Emergency Response Plans for school specific information about recovery plans. Emotional and Psychological Recovery Emotional and psychological recovery involves caring for the mental health of those individuals in the community who experienced or witnessed trauma, whether as a result of an emergency, disaster or critical incident. The targeted approach should consider the following and should be implemented without unnecessary delay: Physical and Structural Recovery Following a disaster, it may be necessary to repair or rebuild various structures at a school. For many this can extend the trauma as the return to normalcy is delayed. While the technical details of repair or rebuilding are primarily the responsibility of the Board of Directors/Trustees and Administrators/Managers, the faculty and staff need to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that student and school life is as normal as can be and that students are supported through the construction transition. Continuity of Operations Communities that have suffered serious trauma have discovered that reopening schools is a critical part of community healing. Once schools are operating normally, the rest of the community can begin to return to normal as well. The Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) is implemented when all or part of a BC Waldorf School campus(es) are closed temporarily or inaccessible. The intent of a COOP is to ensure the continuation of critical school services for an extended duration of time following the initial emergency or threat. This duration of time may range from a few hours to many days or even months. Planning for the continuity of a school in the aftermath of a disaster is a complex task as there are innumerable eventualities following an emergency event. Each BC Waldorf School will have a unique COOP designed to meet the needs of their community and work with what is possible at their location. Each BC Waldorf School will describe their COOP in school specific Emergency Management Plans. Restoration of Academic Learning The primary purpose of schools is the education of our students. The restoration of academic learning may involve temporary arrangements and special accommodations such as described in each school’s COOP depending on the nature of the emergency. The intent of recovery in this area is that learning will be disrupted for the least amount of time. This must be tempered, however, with a need to care for and attend to the emotional well being of students and employees and this may delay a full return to routine. Debriefing after an emergency is a vital part of recovery. Not only will the debrief provide vital information to the specific school, it will also be an opportunity for those involved to talk about their experience. Debriefing can be a traumatic experience so care must be taken in how the debriefing sessions are characterized and facilitated. Some BC Waldorf Schools will employ the services of professional facilitators if deemed necessary. BC Waldorf Schools recognizes that an emergency does not always affect only the school. Trauma can be felt far beyond a school, creating ripples throughout an entire community. Debriefing with all those persons who were impacted by, or instrumental in carrying out the response, is critical and, while the affected BC Waldorf School is not solely responsible, they can play an important role in helping to heal the community. Some things to consider when debriefing: BC Waldorf Collective - AWNSA Registered Initiative, Associate, and Full Member Waldorf Schools of BC

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We believe dance, as an embodied art form, is central to any understanding of our place in the world. It is critical for our communities to come together (even one night per year) to celebrate what dance alone has the power to do through BEACON – honor the potential and beauty of every human body. BEACON is an annual contemporary dance series whose mission is to provide a professional dance performance experience specifically for St. Petersburg. Co-founded and co-produced by St. Petersburg natives, Helen Hansen French and Lauren Slone, this series grew out of their strong desire to provide more opportunities for professional dancers and multidisciplinary artists to create and share high-quality work with the local community. Although BEACON is currently in its fifth season, we are in a bit of a holding pattern at the moment. As is the case with most events right now, we have postponed our BEACON '20 show and will hopefully be rescheduling it for some time this fall. Please check back with us soon. In the meantime, below is information about how you can get support, as well as ways in which you can support our community.

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Meet the beautiful Ackenbom family! When dad contacted me to book a portrait session for his family, he shared that after the arrival of their second son, they did not have a chance to get family photos done and wanted to capture their newly expanded family. Their son was already 6 months 'and getting older by the day' so they were ready to book a session as quickly as possible! We were able to schedule our session for a gorgeous August evening and chose a perfect location in North Park - a favorite spot for portrait sessions! The family was super casual and prioritized capturing their family together, relaxed and having fun playing in the field. Little Sidney was not quite ready to show off his smile when we got started, but big brother Stokely was ready for his photos! He had a gorgeous smile and was ready to show it off right away! When Sidney needed a quick break, I took Stokely aside for some individual photos in the field. The sunset light looked so beautiful in the trees behind him and he was so fun and easy to talk to, we were able to capture some truly gorgeous expressions! Next, we focused our attention back to Sidney who was ready for his close up. He was sitting up well on his own at this point, so we put him in a shallow white bowl for some stability while sitting in the field. He wasn't quite sure what to think about this set up but his big beautiful eyes and serious expression sure provided some perfect portraits! After getting a few individual photos of the boys, I then pulled each parent aside for some photos with their children. Dad showered Sidney with chubby cheek kisses and Stokely with rib tickles while Mom snuggled in with her boys, providing loving cuddles while sitting on a quilt. While I always focus on the family together as a whole during the sessions, I love to also get individual photos of each parent with their kids. I hope that it is something that the child can look back on years from now and cherish how special they are to their parent. And their own special relationship always shows through in these photos, which is super fun to photograph! All images by Becca Baker Photography Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newborn, maternity, child & family photographer *Becca Baker Photography specializes in newborn, infant/child, maternity and family photography in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas.* I'm a natural light, on-location photographer in the Pittsburgh area specializing in newborn, maternity, child and family photography. I focus more on lifestyle and a contemporary style for my portrait sessions. Feel free to check out my site and leave comments!

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Frank the dog and his owner Wendy Halling recently entered the photography contest hosted by pet food brand, HiLife for a shot of winning dog goodies worth over £200 including a new box bed. He beat over 200 other pets to reach the shortlisting stage and now it's down the public vote to give Frank the support he needs. Frank is three years old and is a rescue from Romania. His owner Wendy says he "loves to chat and run across the beach". Wendy said that Frank is a crossbreed and probably either a Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog or Carpathian Sheepdog Dog background. She added: "His mum looked like a collie crossed with a German Shepard Dog. So he is a right mixed breed!" News straight to your inbox If you're looking for a way to stay up to date with the latest breaking news from around Bedfordshire, the BedfordshireLive newsletter is a good place to start. We choose the most important stories of the day to include in the email, including crime, court news, long reads, traffic and travel, food and drink articles and more. We'll also send you alerts about important breaking news. Signing up to the newsletter is simple. All you have to do is to click here and type in your email address. Wendy said Frank is a "gentle giant", adding that he works with children at school who are facing difficulties in their life or at home. They visit him and read to him but mostly "they just cuddle". She said children who are having a bad day often just ask if they can "see Frank". Commenting on the achievement, Wendy said: "Frank is a qualified therapy dog and loves children. He has also just started scent work and is showing promise! "He makes me laugh everyday and I would love him to win as he is a great example of what rescue dogs can do." The photography contest encouraged pet parents to share snaps of their cats and dogs #LivingTheHiLife as a way to celebrate what makes our pets happy. Enter your postcode for the latest news and features in your area The lucky shortlisted pets, chosen by an esteemed panel of pet lovers including talented pet photographer Kerry Jordan (@furandfables), will have the chance to win a huge prize bundle worth over £200, featuring goodies from HiLife and various treats from top pet brands. To decide the two winners — one cat and one dog — the competition will now go to a public vote on the brand’s Facebook pages (HiLife Cat and HiLife Dog) and users will simply have to ‘like’ their favourite entry - which for us Bedfordians is obviously Frank! Frank will be competing in the dog category against Diesel from Wisbech, Evie from Cumbria and Jack from Oxford. The vote will close on June 9 so make sure to like Frank's picture! Sarah Alexander, Marketing Director at HiLife and competition judge said: "It’s been inspiring to see so many pet owners, like Frank and Wendy, share with us what makes their pets happy with lovely photos on social media. "It was a tricky task picking the winners from all of the adorable pet photos we’ve received for this competition, but we’d like to thank everyone for taking part."

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Are you looking for ways to easily coordinate activities and tasks within your team? If so, you’ve come to the right place! This comprehensive guide will provide you with the tools and strategies you need to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and on time. From planning ahead to staying organized, this guide will help you stay on top of your group's activities and tasks. You'll learn how to create a plan of action that works for your group, determine who's responsible for what tasks, set deadlines, and more. With these strategies, you'll be able to keep your team members on track and ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Read on to find out how to coordinate activities and tasks with ease! When coordinating activities and tasks, it's important to plan ahead. Start by making a list of all the tasks that need to be done. Then, prioritize them according to importance. Consider how long each task will take and schedule accordingly. It's also important to be realistic about the amount of time you have available. Once you've made your list, break it down into smaller tasks and determine the order in which they should be completed. It's also helpful to use a calendar or other scheduling system to track your progress. This will allow you to easily see what needs to be done and when. Additionally, consider using a task management app or software to help you keep track of tasks and due dates. It's also important to stay organized when coordinating activities and tasks. Create a filing system for documents and other materials that need to be referenced. You can also use labels or folders to help keep track of items that need to be completed. Additionally, set aside specific times during the day for completing tasks, such as first thing in the morning or right after dinner. This will help you stay on track and ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner. Finally, it's important to take breaks throughout the day to give yourself time to relax and recharge. Taking regular breaks will help you stay focused and motivated throughout the day. Additionally, it's important to recognize when tasks become too overwhelming or difficult, and take a step back if needed. Tips for Easily Coordinating Activities and TasksWhen coordinating activities and tasks, it's important to plan ahead, prioritize according to importance, break down tasks into smaller parts, use a calendar or task management app, stay organized with filing systems, set aside specific times for completing tasks, and take regular breaks. Planning ahead allows you to anticipate what needs to be done and when, so that tasks are completed on time. Prioritizing tasks helps to ensure that the most important tasks are completed first. Breaking down tasks into smaller parts makes them more manageable and less intimidating. Using a calendar or task management app makes it easier to keep track of upcoming deadlines and tasks. Staying organized with filing systems can help you keep track of important documents and information. Setting aside specific times for completing tasks can keep you on track and ensure that important deadlines are met. Taking regular breaks gives your mind a chance to rest and recharge. Coordinating activities and tasks can be a daunting task, but with the right strategies, it can be done easily and efficiently. Planning ahead, staying organized, utilizing task management applications, and taking regular breaks are all key elements for successful coordination of activities and tasks. With these strategies in place, you can easily coordinate activities and tasks in no time.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED: - Etho-Primobolan 100 - 8 vials - Etho Testosterone - 3 vials - Clomid 50mg - 1 bottel Primobolan Cycle Detailed 14 weeks steroids cycle to quality muscle gains. If you like to do things once and for longer and instead of two short cycle you prefer to do a longer one this may be a good option. Primobolan and Testerone Enanthate is a good mix for quality muscles gains. In this pack everything is included. Read the description or send us the questions if you have them. Primobolan and Testosterone is a good mix for quality muscles gains. Primobolan is the king and it is worth every penny. Before starting this cycle make sure you have a few years experience in bodybuilding and for better results switch to a cutting workout + more cardio during this cycle. How to use Primobolan Cycle: From week 1 to 14 use Etho-Primobolan 100 - 600mg/week From week 1 to 14 use Etho Testosterone - 500mg/week PCT with Clomid starts 1 week after last injection PCT WITH CLOMID Day 1 – Clomid - 100mg Day 2 - Clomid - 100mg Following 20 days – Clomid 50mg *If needed you can take it for 5-7 days more at 25mg/day dosage. TABS are taken with food. No reviews found Please log in to write Primobolan Cycle review. Primobolan Cycle Related Offers Company: Kalpa Pharmaceuticals Substance: Methenolone Enanthate Pack: 10 ml vial (100 mg/ml) Goal: Lean Mass

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Familusi Akin Babajide (FAB) sits with Tumi Phake, Founder and CEO at Zenzele Fitness Group on this new episode of “Under 40 CEOs”. Tumi Phake who has a history of working in the health, wellness and fitness industry is an experienced chief executive officer who is well skilled in operations management, banking, sales, entrepreneurship, and capital raising. He is a business development professional who graduated from University of South Africa and Virginia Commonwealth University. The 35 years old spent seven years working in banking and investment before he founded his group, which has 80 full-time employees across its branches, plus 50 contractors who provide specialised group training. Before he founded his group in 2014, he had no experience in the fitness sector. He decided to partner Awethu Projects, an SMME investment company that provided the R5 million needed to set up the business and help mitigate risks.

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The Duchess has been keen to understand more about the estate’s wildlife and ecology, from the rich parkland to our thriving farms and woodlands. The more we know, the more we can help conserve these precious ecosystems, and improve them for the future. We have begun collecting data on birds, insects, habitats and more. Check out the sections below to explore our discoveries and generous data collectors, or have a look at our habitat and species fact file for more. If you would like to get involved with data collection, please do get in touch with [email protected] Converting sunlight into energy, plants are the foundation of all life on earth. Plants play the role of habitat and food for many species. They also stabilise our soil, sequester carbon and provide us with beautiful environments to explore. We are excited to announce that we have begun to record our plant life with the help of a knowledgeable team of botanists. We have found 25 plant species that are, scarce or interesting, such as the Marsh Pennywort or Night-flowering Catchfly. So far 18 sites have been discovered to be of high or moderate botanical interest. Researchers: Geoffrey Hall (BSBI Vice-county Recorder), Steve Woodward, Russell Parry, Sue Dawson, Helen Ikin With the help of the RSPB, BTO, volunteers from surrounding villages and even our own estate staff we have compiled a lengthy list of bird species spotted on the estate. This includes red-listed birds such as the Tree Sparrow and Yellowhammer. We are delighted that the Belvoir Lakes and Knipton Reservoir are sites of interest for the BTO Wetland Bird Survey, and are regularly contributing data about the various geese, ducks, grebes and gulls making Belvoir their home. Researchers: Les Batty (BTO), RSPB Insects are vital decomposers, pollinators and prey for birds, bats and other small mammals. Due to their vast number of ecosystem roles, the health of their populations is essential! We began recording moth populations over 3 years ago and are now expanding. We aim to also look at our dragonfly, damselfly, caddisfly and spider species. Just take a look at some of the gorgeous colours on these striking moths! Learn more about moths on our Moth Recording project page. Researchers: Pete Leonard, Ian Merrill (British Dragonfly Society County Recorder) Whilst scientific surveys are essential for understanding the environment and its trends, species spotted by regular folk like you and me are just as important! Dubbed ‘citizen science’, the recording of data by our groundsmen, foresters, visitors and helpful villagers can help us get a better idea of what is on the estate. This allows scientists and conservationists to better connect with the public over important issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss. We hope to have more opportunities for our visitors to take part in data collection soon! Researchers: Everyone welcome! As part of our data collection, we put on our wellies, jumped into some rivers and did some otter surveys too! We have at least one otter, with signs (i.e. poo!) at multiple locations. Before 2000 we had no records of otters so we are unsure why they have moved here. It could be due to habitat improvement at Belvoir, or perhaps a loss of suitable habitat elsewhere. Unfortunately, much ecological work in the UK is underfunded, so this will have to stay a mystery for now! In the meantime, we will do our best to ensure our habitat remains a viable place for otters and other small mammals to thrive. Take a look at our otter fact file for more info.

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Making the choice in a moving company is a significant decision. After all, movers will be responsible for the safe transport of the contents of your home from where you are now to your new destination. For your peace of mind, hiring the best professional movers near Phoenix is the easiest way to ensure your move is seamless and well-managed from start to finish. Ask for Recommendations A good strategy is to start with recommended movers near Phoenix. Talk to neighbors who have recently moved in or out, and talk to any friends and family with moving experience in the last couple of years. It is also a simple task to search for different moving companies in the city and read online reviews. At Berger Allied, we offer the added advantage of our experience, expertise, training, and national presence as local, intrastate, and long-distance movers. We even provide international moving services, which is a very specialized type of moving requirement. Check Insurance and Licensing All professional movers near Phoenix are licensed and insured. This provides protection for their customers and also helps the public to recognize this is a company that focuses on quality moving services. This information, including the US DOT (Department of Transportation) numbers should be readily available. This is very important with intrastate, long distance, and international moving. These moves tend to be longer in duration and may require short or long-term storage needs. As recommended movers near Phoenix, we offer these services to our customers at affordable rates throughout the year. For a free moving estimate or to discuss your relocation needs, call us at 866-969-5040 today.

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Earl Grey & Cornflower This blend takes the traditional bergamot and citrus flavours of the much-loved Earl Grey and couples them with the light fragrance of Cornflower. A delicate and light tea that will help you unwind. A traditional black tea flavoured with oil of bergamot and blended with cornflowers. This light tea has a delicate citrus aroma and a strong, fragrant taste. Price per 50g

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Our 100% Money-Back and Best Price Guarantees At BestMassage.com, we proudly stand behind all our massage products and keep our promises to valued customers like you. We truly appreciate your business with us. Thus, we assure you of a 100% satisfaction on all our massage products and services. However, if you are dissatisfied with our merchandise for any reason and wish to return them, please simply inform us. We will be glad to give you a full refund without a restocking fee because we cherish a long-lasting relationship with you. In addition, we assure you of the very best prices in the nation for these products. Therefore, should you find a better price elsewhere at a later time for any items you have purchased at BestMassage.com, simply inform us and we will gladly refund the difference to you. Terms and Conditions for our 100% Money-Back Guarantee: You can easily return the merchandise for any reasons hassle-free although we may ask how we can improve our service to meet your satisfaction. All returned products must be received within 30 days after the date of purchase. The returned merchandise is refundable only if undamaged, in new or nearly-new condition, and in its original packaging. For disposable items such as oils, lotions, and creams, the refund will be given only if they are unopened or due to manufacturer's defect. For all sheets, sheet sets and face pillow covers, the refund will only be given if the sheets are not washed. We reserve the right to refuse returns on items that have been clearly damaged or used extensively by customers. The customer is responsible for any return shipping costs unless the purchased item is defective. If all the above requirements are met, you will receive a refund in full for the purchase price minus any shipping, handling, or postal insurance costs. No re-stocking fee will be charged if returned within a 30-day period. Terms and Conditions for our Best Price Guarantee: The product for which you find a better price must be identical in every manner, including, but not limited to, model, color, brand, quantity and condition, as the item you have purchased from BestMassage.com. The claim must be made no later than 14 days after the date of your order from BestMassage.com. A publicly documented verification of the lower priced item from non-auction companies must be submitted to us along with your proof of purchase from BestMassge.com. Any pricereduction made on our site is not applicable. If all the above requirements are met, you will receive a credit voucher worth the difference for use at BestMassage.com. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call our customer service representative at 773-764-6542. We will be glad to speak with you and answer all your questions.

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July 25th, 2021, I just wanted to make an official announcement...beginning next March, I will be able to provide clients with full-blown naturopathic services, as that is when I get my board certification as a naturopathic doctor!!! I'm beyond excited to offer these wonderful services to those in and around our community!!! - The Beyond Wellness Team

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This comprehensive guide explores how digitization and validation are vital in manufacturing, not just trends. It covers system validation and streamlining processes for building GMP validated systems, integrating and automating, serving as an essential resource for healthcare industry leaders. BGO Software utilizes dedicated teams andHarry Birimirski, Solutions Architect • Microsoft Technologies structured communication, ensuring the timely and seamless construction of our web-based GMP platforms. Did you know that BGO Software is one of the only companies strictly specialising in digital health IT talent and tech leadership? Our team has over 15 years of experience helping health startups, Fortune 100 enterprises, and governments deliver leading healthcare tech solutions. If you want to explore your options, would you like to book a free consultation call today?

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Renou Selected for Karl Vogt Top Graduating Senior Award The Karl E. Vogt Outstanding Senior Award, named in honor of a former dean of the College, recognizes the top graduating senior who has demonstrated superior scholarship and participation, leadership, and excellence in campus and/or community activities. The 2019 Karl E. Vogt Award was presented to Rachel Renou, an honors student studying both international business and marketing. The winner was announced during the Class of 2019 Graduation Luncheon by current dean and alumnus, Ray Braun ‘80. Renou, whose hometown is Troy, Michigan, has a long list of activities focused on professional development, community service and campus marketing. She has been a College of Business Student Ambassador, a member of the Sidney Ribeau President’s Leadership Academy, student affairs chair for the Undergraduate Student Government, a member of Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity, a resident advisor, and a campus tour guide. She also helped with the Dean’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion. The business senior studied abroad in Nantes, France, at the Audencia Business School in 2018. Renou has worked as a marketing and sales intern for Mondrian Properties, a procurement intern at Toyota North American, an office assistant for the College’s Undergraduate Office, and the social media coordinator for the Sidney A Ribeau President’s Leadership Academy. Outside of academics, extracurriculars, and work, her volunteer experiences include The Cocoon Shelter, the Metroparks of Toledo and the Red Cross Blood Services. The Karl Vogt award winner is chosen from among department nominations. Here are the award finalists and their specializations. Benjamin Tuttle, Accounting Josh Kurfess, Management Lance Izsak, BS in Economics Lauren San Gregory, Marketing Angela Perry-Hudson, Applied Economics Travis Thornton, Sales & Services Marketing Kendall Newcomer, BSBA in Economics Katherine Staubus, Supply Chain Nicholas M. Hanby, Finance Steven DeAmon, Information Systems Zachary J. Erhart, Insurance During the graduation luncheon, seniors heard their last lecture from their favorite professor, Dr. Gene Poor, the Hamilton Endowed Professor in Entrepreneurial Leadership and Master Teacher. He shared his 50+ years of teaching experiences and veteran insight on life’s lessons as he sends off graduates to launch their careers. Updated: 06/22/2020 02:29PM

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ESVRun to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, look and take note! Search her squares to see if you can find a man, one who does justice and seeks truth, that I may pardon her. NIVGo up and down the streets of Jerusalem, look around and consider, search through her squares. If you can find but one person who deals honestly and seeks the truth, I will forgive this city. NASB'Roam about through the streets of Jerusalem,And look and take notice.And seek in her public squares,If you can find a person,If there is one who does justice, who seeks honesty,Then I will forgive her. CSBRoam through the streets of Jerusalem. Investigate; search in her squares. If you find one person, any who acts justly, who pursues faithfulness, then I will forgive her. NLT'Run up and down every street in Jerusalem,' says the Lord. 'Look high and low; search throughout the city! If you can find even one just and honest person, I will not destroy the city. KJVRun ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it.

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The year ends on a cold note; very apt for the year it has been. Yet whilst it is cold the garden remains resilient and continues: I could extrapolate the metaphor further but you get the idea I'm sure.Coronation Street studios five years ago. This means this mahonia is about five years old and it is now settled and growing well. It is about three foot tall now and I have hopes it will continue to grow, I want big. I think it is Mahonia 'Charity' which can get to be very tall. isted willow by the side of the pond is shining rather prettily as the frost drips from it. I think the willow is Salix 'Erythroflexuosa' and I bought it many years ago now from a trip to Devon. It has grown into rather a fine tree and whilst I have had to prune it a little as it was getting a tad large, it has proved itself to be a very good buy. Thanks as ever to Helen for hosting this meme. Happy new year to all, lets hope that 2021 is kinder to us. Staysafe, stay well and always be kind.

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Blackstone Accelerates Growth, an Innovative, Maine-focused Entrepreneurship Program names John Voltz as Executive Director to lead the efforts to encourage entrepreneurs and spur innovation across Maine January 31, 2012 – Today, Blackstone Accelerates Growth, a statewide initiative involving the Maine Technology Institute, the Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development and the University of Maine, announces the completion of its national search and the hiring of John Voltz as its Executive Director. A resident of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, John joins the initiative from Jane Capital Partners, a San Francisco-based corporate advisory and merchant banking firm, where as a principal, he spent the past decade advising entrepreneurs launching and expanding their businesses and multi-national corporations seeking investment and partnership opportunities. Of special interest to Blackstone Accelerates Growth has been John’s success forging strategic partnerships and leveraging his network of contacts to facilitate the growth of companies. Prior to Jane Capital Partners, John’s experience was in corporate finance and analysis. In addition, John has served as a speaker, thought leader, and panelist at venture capital and clean technology events internationally. John has a B.A. in Biology from Grinnell College and a MBA in Finance and Marketing from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. “Our search for an Executive Director attracted many high-caliber candidates who were inspired by the chance to help grow Maine’s innovation economy,” said Amy Stursberg, Executive Director of the Blackstone Foundation, which has funded Blackstone Accelerates Growth as part of its $50 million Entrepreneurship Initiative. “We are thrilled that someone of John Voltz’s caliber is willing to lend his extensive experience and talents to advance the job creation goals of this important program.” “We are extremely pleased to announce that John will be stepping into the role of Executive Director of Blackstone Accelerates Growth,” said Betsy Biemann, member of the Blackstone Accelerates Growth Search Committee and MTI President, on the announcement. “We have been hard at work for the past four months setting the course of this ambitious three-year initiative and we are thrilled to have someone with John’s experience and leadership talent to take the helm.” “I see tremendous potential here in Maine,” added John Voltz. “Innovation can have a big impact. There is a lot to build on and a lot more to do – it’s very exciting.” Blackstone Accelerates Growth was launched in October, with the announcement of the approval of a $3 million grant by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation. The initiative aims to help Maine transition to an innovation economy that supports sustained economic growth for years to come. With a goal of helping Maine companies add an additional 10,000 skilled jobs over the next 10 years, this initiative will establish regional hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship which will serve as catalysts to propel new and existing businesses to greater levels of profitability and job growth. Blackstone Accelerates Growth will help Maine tackle the challenges that a rural geography and historically slow growth present its existing companies. By bringing a network of proven entrepreneurial services to companies in regions across the state, high potential companies and entrepreneurs will receive skills training, mentoring, and coaching services. Over time, this will build a critical mass of thriving companies throughout Maine. The initiative is housed at the Maine Technology Institute (MTI), and involves the Maine Center for Entrepreneurship Development’s Top Gun entrepreneurial development program and the Innovation Engineering program at the University of Maine. Since its launch in October, the initiative has already awarded 37 scholarships to students from the University of Maine in Orono, Augusta and the University of Southern Maine. In January, these students began their studies in Innovation Engineering, the special curriculum designed to engage students interested in entrepreneurship and business creation. The initiative’s first two regional Innovation hubs have been launched in the greater Portland and the greater Orono/Bangor regions and plans are underway for a summer internship program involving students from the University of Maine system and selected private colleges across the state who will work with Initiative companies. How it works: Blackstone Accelerates Growth will help Maine tackle the challenges that a rural geography and historically slow growth present its existing companies. By bringing a network of proven entrepreneurial services to companies in regions across the state, high potential companies and entrepreneurs will receive skills training, mentoring and coaching services. And college students interested in entrepreneurship will receive scholarships and intern positions in these growing companies. Over time, this will build a critical mass of thriving companies throughout Maine. About the Blackstone Charitable Foundation: The Blackstone Charitable Foundation was founded at the time of The Blackstone Group’s Initial Public Offering in 2007 with substantial commitments from the firm’s employees. Influenced by the enterprising heritage of the firm and its founders, The Blackstone Charitable Foundation is directing its resources and applying the intellectual capital of the firm to foster entrepreneurship in areas hardest hit by the global economic crisis. Through its investment expertise across several asset classes and geographies, Blackstone has a unique perspective on the global economy and a heightened understanding of how entrepreneurial activity is often the crucial catalyst in the growth of successful businesses, industries and communities. For more information, see http://www.blackstone.com/CharitableFoundation.htm. Maine Technology Institute, Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development, University of Maine/Innovation Engineering, The Blackstone Group,

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North Carolina Medical Health Insurance Plans And if you’re a business that wishes to distribute free condoms in order to assist hold your clientele/customers happy and wholesome, condoms and lubricants can be shipped directly to your DC handle. Chat reside online or over the phone with a public health nurse or sexual health counsellor. Monitoring stories of communicable illnesses, outbreaks and health inspections. Secure and personalised details about your public health information. Now that you are signed up for updates from Covered California, we will ship you ideas and reminders to help together with your health protection. - Our assistant administrators of wholesome lives explain their disappointment in the government’s decision… - Healthy People 2020 provides more prominence to health promotion and preventive approaches and provides a substantive give attention to the importance of addressing social determinants of health. - Chat live online or over the phone with a public health nurse or sexual health counsellor. - 3.7By 2030, ensure common entry to sexual and reproductive health-care providers, together with for family planning, info and schooling, and the combination of reproductive health into national methods and programmes. - The disease has infected over 30,000 individuals within the African nation and has killed one other 1,000. Search Minnesota’s licensed, registered, and licensed health care providers. Our supplier locator enables you to search by type of facility, metropolis, and county. The Health Sciences Authority was fashioned on 1 April 2001 as a statutory board of the Singapore Ministry of Health with the integration of 5 specialised businesses. It is more and more recognized that health is maintained and improved not only via the advancement and application of health science, but also via the efforts and clever life-style selections of the individual and society. According to the World Health Organization, the principle determinants of health include the social and financial surroundings, the physical setting, and the individual’s particular person characteristics and behaviors. Log in to your NHS account to e-book GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions and access a spread of other healthcare companies. Education And Coaching Dealing with COVID fallout, eg, monetary stress, lengthy COVID, working at residence with sick kids, isolation fatigue? Look after your self with our 15 new help pages together with tips, services and videos. For individuals who need health insurance and need to apply or enroll in the marketplace. CMS serves the common public as a trusted associate and steward, devoted to advancing health equity, increasing coverage, and enhancing health outcomes. VEXAS Syndrome May Be More Common Than Previously Known The newly found VEXAS syndrome is extra frequent than previously recognized, affecting ladies and men with different autoimmune illnesses. U.S. Cancer Deaths Decline however Racial Disparities Remain Racial disparities in most cancers survivorship persist regardless of advances in treatment, especially from prostate and breast cancers. Our factsheet is translated into 10 languages including Te reo Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Cook Islands Māori, Hindi and more. Did you understand that 20% of the adult inhabitants is more likely to have prediabetes? If you have prediabetes, this increases your risk of growing sort 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. New benefits management portal for PEBB and SEBB members to go stay in May. Again, the WHO played a quantity one position when it fostered the event of the health promotion motion in the Nineteen Eighties. This brought in a model new conception of health, not as a state, but in dynamic terms of resiliency, in different words, as “a useful resource for residing”. Mental, mental, emotional and social health referred to a person’s ability to deal with stress, to accumulate expertise, to take care of relationships, all of which kind sources for resiliency and unbiased dwelling. This opens up many prospects for health to be taught, strengthened and realized. Apply for VA health care, find out how to entry providers, and manage your health and benefits on-line. It doesn’t imply precertification as outlined by Texas law, as a reliable representation of payment of care or companies to totally insured HMO and PPO members. The Applied Behavior Analysis Medical Necessity Guide helps decide acceptable levels and types of look after patients in need of analysis and treatment for behavioral medical conditions. The ABA Medical Necessity Guide does not represent medical recommendation. Treating providers are solely answerable for medical advice and therapy of members. Members should focus on any matters associated to their protection or condition with their treating provider.

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Vaxzevria (formerly COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca) is authorised in the EU to prevent COVID-19, which can cause severe disease and death. The disease can also have long-term consequences in people of all ages, including in otherwise healthy people. The benefits of Vaxzevria outweigh its risks in adults of all age groups; however, very rare cases of blood clots with low blood platelets1 have occurred following vaccination. To support national authorities making decisions on how to best use the vaccine in their territories, EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has further analysed available data to put the risk of these very rare blood clots in the context of the vaccine’s benefits for different age groups and different rates of infection. The analysis will inform national decisions on the roll out of the vaccine, taking into account the pandemic situation as it evolves and other factors, such as vaccine availability. The analysis could change as new data become available. The Committee also considered available data on the use of the second dose. Known benefits and risk of Vaxzevria Vaxzevria is effective at preventing hospitalisations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and deaths due to COVID-19. The most common side effects are usually mild or moderate and get better within a few days. The most serious side effects are very rare cases of unusual blood clots with low blood platelets, which are estimated to occur in 1 in 100,000 vaccinated people. People should seek medical assistance if they have symptoms. What data show for age groups and infection rates The Committee analysed the vaccine’s benefits and the risk of unusual blood clots with low platelets in different age groups in the context of the monthly infection rates: low (55 per 100,000 people), medium (401 per 100,000 people) and high (886 per 100,000 people).2 The analysis looked at prevention of hospitalisations, ICU admissions and deaths due to COVID-19, based on different assumptions of vaccine effectiveness to contextualise the occurrence of these unusual blood clots. It showed that the benefits of vaccination increase with increasing age and infection rates. There were insufficient data available from across the EU to provide further context on benefits and risks with regard to sex. Graphic representations of the findings , assuming an 80% vaccine effectiveness over a period of four months, are available. The CHMP’s assessment report with the full data will be published shortly. The current analysis does not constitute an assessment of the vaccine’s benefit-risk balance, which remains positive for adults in all age groups. As for all vaccines, Vaxzevria is approved in the EU because its benefits outweigh the risks for an individual potentially exposed to the agent causing disease. However, national authorities later consider other factors when deciding how to best use the vaccines. Because vaccination is a public health intervention, national authorities could also consider the benefits to the population as a whole, as vaccines may protect more people than are vaccinated. While this analysis may be subject to change as new data become available, it may guide EU Member States when they adjust their vaccination strategies depending on the infection rates and ages of people who still need to be vaccinated. Second dose of Vaxzevria The Committee recommended to continue giving a second dose of Vaxzevria between 4 and 12 weeks after giving the first one in line with the product information. The CHMP considered recommendations to give the second dose of Vaxzevria after a longer interval than the recommended 4-12 weeks, to not give a second dose at all, or to give an mRNA vaccine as a second dose. However, there has not been enough exposure and follow-up time to determine whether the risk of blood clots with low blood platelets after a second dose will differ from the risk after the first dose. At present there are no or limited data to change current recommendations. Data sources and uncertainties The Committee used data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and EU Member States to determine how many cases of hospitalisation, ICU admissions or deaths would occur in different age groups in areas with high, medium and low infection rates. Using data from observational studies,3, 4 it then determined the number of events the vaccine would prevent. To calculate the risk of blood clots with low blood platelets, the Committee used data reported to the European database for side effects (Eudravigilance). As is the case with many population-based analyses, there are some uncertainties. These uncertainties stem from the lack of uniform data across the EU, possible delays in reporting side effects, possible unreported side effects, and limited data from observational studies. As more data become available, the estimates of benefits and risks can be updated. Fuente: European Medicines Agency

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At first, author Monica Elliott’s memoir, Monica’s Life Journey, seems like a loose collection of diary entries. But by the end of the book, Elliott has pulled readers into her tribe with a welcoming narrative that makes them feel as if they are reading letters from a friend or family member. Elliott was adopted from a Canadian orphanage and brought to live in New Hampshire with a large family. She dropped out of high school to work, married young and was widowed at 20 while pregnant with a second child. She remarried, and the family grew; their comings and goings between New Hampshire and Florida, where Elliott and her husband lived part-time in a mobile home park, make up the bulk of the story. Elliott is living with Parkinson’s disease and wrote this book to share her story with family; the memoir is told in short episodes that jump around a bit, but she finds engaging anecdotes to share. When her hearing-impaired daughter gets married, for example, the newlyweds come back to the house before leaving on their honeymoon to “[Rip] out the sign on our street, [sic] just before you got to our house that read ‘Deaf Child, drive slow.’” Stories of the storm that flooded a mobile home park she and her husband owned and lived in are hair-raising and well captured, and the numerous mechanical breakdowns they suffer while on the road RVing fall somewhere between tragedy and comedy. There are a few spelling and punctuation errors, but they don’t impede the flow of the writing. Anecdotes listing all the people the couple sees on various trips could be streamlined a bit for readers outside the family. But this is a great taste of America after World War II, when losing one job just meant finding another for a fresh start. It’s a beautiful gift for Elliott’s family, but has appeal for readers outside the circle as well. Also available in hardcover and ebook.

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What is Caminos Nacional? Caminos Nacional is a federal grant managed by BCC to provide residential services for children who enter the United States without a guardian. This population is commonly referred to as recently migrated youth. The grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Delivering this service helps BCC fulfill its purpose to enrich communities, one family at a time. How We Serve Recently Migrated Youth Recently migrated youth are at significant risk of exploitation, including human trafficking. ORR partners with residential providers like BCC to deliver best practice and trauma informed child welfare services. Some of these services include temporary shelter, education, medical and mental health care, and, most importantly, vetting of a suitable sponsor or foster care placement for the child. Our National Partners Caminos Nacional utilizes the skills developed by BCC in delivering the program and extends its reach by providing guidance, consultation, and grant management to accredited partner organizations so that they may also offer the Caminos service to these at-risk children. “Caminos Nacional will give us the opportunity to share our therapeutic best practices with each other, which ultimately benefits everyone in our respective communities,” said Laurie Anne Spagnola, BCC’s President, and CEO. “It’s truly an incredible example of our purpose statement in action. I know we’ll learn a lot from each other and emerge stronger from working together.”

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Three men were arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl, who got pregnant after the incident in 2018, at a far-flung village in Alicia town. Samuel Amoguis, 29, and Jomar Asas, 19, were apprehended on Thursday last week by virtue of an arrest warrant issued by Judge Jennifer Chavez-Marcos of the Regional Trial Court Branch 51 in Carmen, said Master Sgt. Reynaldo Galorio of the Alicia Police Station. The victim’s boyfriend, also a minor, was among those alleged of the crime which allegedly transpired at Barangay Napo, Alicia in October 2018, but he was instead turned over to the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Asas, Amoguis, the victim and her boyfriend were in a drinking session during the alleged incident, said Galorio. According to Galorio, the victim along with her guardian filed a complaint against the three suspects after finding out that she was pregnant, months after the alleged rape. “Mi-ari sila sa WCPD nangutana unsay ilang angay buhaton. Gikuhaan og affidavit ang maong bata, unya gisaysay sa bata ang pangahitabo ‘nya diha g’yud kunoy rape na nahitabo,” he said. The victim gave birth sometime in July this year. Galorio however said that prior to the filing of the case, the suspects posted on social media that those who have had intercourse with the victim acquired a sexually transmitted infection from her. “Diha toy post-post sa Facebook na mura’g gi paka-uwawan, mi-post ang mga laki sa ilang side na na-tulo ang naggamit ana,” said Galorio, noting that the public humiliation may have drawn the ire of the victim and her family. Asas and Amoguis remained detained at the Alicia Police Station. (A. Doydora with C. Remolador)

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If you are like most people, you probably dread the thought of having a tooth extracted. The good news is that following these simple tips can make the process as smooth and painless as possible. After your tooth is extracted, taking care of yourself and allowing your body to heal is important. That’s why Summit Dental Group would like to provide you with the following helpful tips on how to deal with life after a tooth extraction. The first thing you need to do after your tooth is extracted is to leave it alone. That means no poking or prodding at the empty socket with your tongue. It also means avoiding any temptation to brush the area vigorously. You might also want to avoid using a straw for the first few days, as the suction can cause additional bleeding. If you must drink something through a straw, be sure to use a soft one. For the first few hours after your tooth is extracted, it is essential to apply pressure to the area with a clean gauze pad. This will help stop any bleeding and allow the blood clot that forms in the socket to stay in place. If you have been given dissolvable stitches, they will eventually dissolve on their own. In the meantime, you can gently rinse your mouth with warm salt water starting the day after your tooth is extracted. To prevent bleeding, you should also avoid lying flat for the first few hours after your extraction. So, sleep in a recliner or prop yourself up with some pillows if you need to rest. And, of course, don’t forget to take it easy in general for the next few days. Avoid strenuous activity and give yourself time to heal. Even if you follow all of the above instructions, it is still normal to experience some bleeding for the first day or two after your tooth is extracted. If the bleeding is heavy or lasts longer than a couple of days, be sure to call your dentist in Boise. The same goes for any pain that seems out of the ordinary or gets worse over time. If you smoke, now is the time to quit. Smoking impedes healing and can cause complications after surgery, including a tooth extraction. So, if you’ve wanted to quit smoking, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. Your dentist can help you find resources to make quitting easier. You should also stick to soft foods for the first few days after your tooth is extracted. Eating hard or crunchy foods can dislodge the blood clot that forms in the socket and lead to painful complications. So, be sure to stock up on soup, yogurt, applesauce, and other soft foods before your procedure. And don’t forget to stay hydrated! Be sure to take any pain medication or antibiotics prescribed by your dentist in Boise as directed. This will help you manage any pain or discomfort and reduce the risk of infection. With a little preparation and care, you can make the recovery process after a tooth extraction as smooth and easy as possible. Some people experience nausea after tooth extraction, especially if they have had anesthesia. This is usually nothing to worry about and will go away on its own within a day or two. If the nausea is severe, lasts more than a day or two, or is accompanied by vomiting, however, be sure to give your dentist in Boise a call. Infection is another possible complication after a tooth extraction. Be sure to watch for signs of infection, such as increased pain, swelling, redness, and discharge from the socket. If you notice any of these signs, be sure to give your dentist in Boise a call right away. If you are in need of a tooth extraction, the team at Summit Dental can help. We offer a wide range of dental services, including extractions, and our experienced dentists will work with you to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible throughout the entire process. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact us today by filling out our online form or give us a call at (208) 314-2275. We look forward to hearing from you.

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What does the word milk mean? The word "milk" has ancient roots and can be traced back to Old English as "meoluc," Old Norse as "mjolk," and Old High German as "miluh." These early forms all have Germanic origins. The term can be further traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "melg" or "melk," which means "to stroke" or "to milk." The ancient connection of milking to stroking or massaging the udder of animals reflects the method used to extract milk from mammals. In the beginning… The use of milk in perfumery has its roots in ancient times, when Greek and Roman women already blended milk with essential oils to create rich, soothing fragrances. This tradition has continued over the centuries, and milk has become a key ingredient in many contemporary fragrances. Its unctuous, velvety character lends a creamy, enveloping dimension to fragrant compositions, enhancing their appeal and originality. Today, milk fragrances continue to evoke a sense of intimacy and purity, while adding a touch of luxury and sophistication to the world of perfume. DID YOU KNOW? Cows produce more milk when they listen to relaxing music! Studies have shown that soft music can increase milk production in dairy cows. Milk production is a process involving the rearing and milking of dairy animals such as cows, goats and sheep. These animals are raised on specialized farms where they are fed, cared for and milked regularly to collect their milk. Once collected, the milk is then pasteurized to eliminate bacteria and guarantee its safety, before being processed into various dairy products such as cheese, yogurt and butter. What do you know about milk in perfumery? Milk is used in perfumery for its olfactory richness and velvety creaminess. The olfactory profile of milk in perfumery is generally soft, creamy and slightly sweet. It evokes sensations of comfort, purity and softness, bringing a delicate, enveloping dimension to fragrance compositions. It can be combined with floral notes to bring a touch of freshness and softness to floral fragrances. It can also be combined with gourmand notes such as vanilla, caramel or fruit to create sweet, comforting fragrances. Finally, it can be used in amber fragrances to add a touch of creaminess and sensuality to these bewitching compositions. Interesting fact! In addition to its perfumery benefits, milk has many health benefits. It is an excellent source of essential nutrients such as protein, B vitamins, calcium and phosphorus, helping to develop and maintain bones, muscles and the immune system. Milk is also moisturizing for the skin, and is often used in cosmetics and skincare products for its softening and nourishing properties. Last but not least, milk can also be beneficial for digestive health, especially fermented products such as yoghurt, which contain probiotics favorable to intestinal flora. Popular milk perfumes • Fève Délicieuse by Christian Dior: Fève Délicieuse is part of the "Maison Christian Dior" collection, which was launched in 2015. Created by perfumer François Demachy, this scent is a vanilla oriental that is centered around tonka bean. Top notes include bergamot, mint and lavender. Heart notes are jasmine sambac and bitter cherry, while base notes include vanilla, cocoa, caramel, leather, cedar and tonka bean. It's a rich, warm and sweet fragrance you may love that's ideal for special occasions. • Yes I Am by Cacharel: Launched in 2018, Yes I Am Eau de Parfum is Cacharel's first oriental fragrance as is one of the best milk perfume. It was designed to celebrate femininity and independence. The fragrance opens with notes of raspberry and mandarin, which melt into a heart of ginger flower, gardenia and jasmine. The base is a creamy, spicy blend of cardamom, fresh milk, sandalwood and amber creating a scent that smells like a beautiful woman dressed up for the night on the town. The bottle is designed to resemble a lipstick tube, symbolizing power and femininity. • Milky Musk / 39 - Parle Moi de Parfum: This fragrance is a musky woody that was launched in 2016. Perfumer Michel Almairac created this fragrance, which is based on the notes of white musk, sandalwood and fig. Musk gives the fragrance a creamy sweetness, while sandalwood adds a woody depth. Fig adds a slight fruity sweetness that gives the fragrance a unique quality. • So Scandal by Jean-Paul Gaultier: an embodiment of women's natural radiance. Imagined by perfumers Daphne Bugey and Fabrice Pellegrin, this radiant essence blends opulent sambac jasmine, delicate tuberose and solar orange blossom for a composition of almost angelic sweetness. The fragrance is enhanced by a milky, gourmand and carnal accord, and notes of tart raspberry, creating an aphrodisiac filter that scandalizes and captivates the senses. So Scandal is an ode to absolute femininity, inspired by the proud, seductive Parisian woman who creates scandal along the way without even meaning to.

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Scope of Practice for the Certified Lactation Counselor® (CLC®) The Certified Lactation Counselor® (CLC®) certification identifies a professional in lactation counseling who has demonstrated the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to provide breastfeeding counseling and management support to families who are thinking about breastfeeding or who have questions or problems during the course of breastfeeding/lactation. CLCs are individuals who have successfully completed a minimum of 52 hours of training based upon the footprint of the World Health Organization/UNICEF Breastfeeding Counseling Training Course; have passed a criterion-referenced examination administered by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP); and have demonstrated the clinical competencies and skills required to provide safe, evidence-based counseling for pregnant, lactating, and breastfeeding women, including the: Ability to recognize one’s own and others’ attitudes, values, and expectations about infant feeding and healthy lifestyles. Ability to apply the concept of an individualized approach to counseling and management of breastfeeding, from preconception through weaning. Ability to use appropriate, effective, and client-centered communication skills. Ability to identify opportunities to offer information/education within the counseling encounter to women, the whole family constellation, and the community. Ability to assess physical and psychosocial aspects of the breastfeeding dyad. Ability to utilize reliable tools to assess affective/ineffective breastfeeding and milk transfer. Ability to incorporate evidence based approaches to practice and make appropriate referrals operating on the continuum of the health care team. Knowledge of programs, policies and legislation on state, national, and international levels that promote, protect and support breastfeeding. ALPP develops and administers the CLC examination to assess the knowledge and skills that underlie competent practice in lactation counseling. The development, administration, and scoring of the CLC exam, after participants have met the skills competency requirements, promotes competency in lactation management, skills, and knowledge and thereby fulfills the mission of ALPP. The purpose of the CLC certification is to protect the public by identifying individuals who are competent in lactation management skills and knowledge. Many individuals who hold the CLC credential have other licenses and education, including nurses, peer counselors, doulas, dietitians, nutritionists, home visitors, physicians, midwives, occupational and speech therapy, mental health counselors, etc. Because of the diverse background and training of CLCs, this listing does not encompass activities that many CLCs may conduct under the umbrella of other licensure, training, or knowledge. IMPORTANT NOTE:Any lactation professional should be able to show you proof of their credentials when requested. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant / Lactation Consultant (IBCLC/LC) Scope of Practice

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Starting a family is a major undertaking. It’s one of the biggest things anyone does in their lives. It takes money, time, and a massive dose of responsibility to get right. How should you go about this enormous task? That’s what this post is about. We discuss the various tips and tricks from experts, letting you know exactly what you need to do before you take the plunge. Tips And Advice From Experts Before You Start A Family Consider Your Reasons For Wanting A Family The first step is to consider the reasons for wanting a family. These can differ significantly from person to person. Always ask yourself the following questions:- - Do you want to have children because you feel pressured by your family, society, or biological clock? - Do you want to have children because you love your partner and want to share your life with them? - Do you feel ready to become a bona fide parent? Understanding the answers to these questions will help you discover your innermost motivations for having children. Talk to Your Partner About Your Vision For Your Family Next, you’ll want to ensure you and your partner are on the same page when it comes to having kids. You’ll want to talk to them about your vision and important matters, like how you will resolve conflict. You’ll also need to consider:- - The values you want to instil in your children - How you will balance work and family life - How you will handle conflicts and disagreements - How you will support each other as parents - How you will find common ground when things go wrong Thrashing these out in advance can help you prepare for the task of parenting better. Consider Your Finances And Whether You Can Afford It Having a child can be expensive, especially in the first few years. You need to budget for prenatal care, toys, and things for the house. It’s not always cheap. Take Good Care Of Your Health Having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby depends largely on your physical and mental well-being. Before you start trying to conceive, visit your doctor for a check-up or a fertility consultation. Make sure you identify any health issues that you might have which could impede your ability to raise a family. Check various chronic conditions or mental health issues, and ensure you have the proper medication for them. Don’t smoke, drink or eat a poor diet while pregnant as it could affect the outcome. Get Support From The People Around You Lastly, you can get support from the people around you. Starting a family can be overwhelming and stressful at times but you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out to your family, friends, neighbours, co-workers, or other parents for help and advice. Join a parenting class or online forum that discusses the types of problems you face. Don’t see raising a family as a personal mission that only you can complete. You can involve other people in the process to assist you and help you raise a family without feeling burned out at the same time.

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Our BC’s Flawlessly Unforgettable Maxi Dress is so light and flowing! It has a flattering neckline and long tie able belt that comes from the back, The African print sleeves is so amazing, gave this maxi a high class taste. The long headwrap is an added high standard class and taste. This maxi dress will make you stand out in a crowd. The color and it’s style is what really catches attention. It’s so dramatic! Dry clean highly recommended.

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‘Girl Leading’ Residential On Friday 21st April Ms Powell and three Year 9 girls: Kacey Thurbon, Kiya Thomas and Trew-Blue Whayling-Green left Tower Hamlets to spend the weekend in the tiny village of Kilve, Somerset. It was an early start with a six-hour coach journey but in aid of a very special occasion. Mulberry School for Girls had invited us to their first residential called ‘Girl Leading’, a leadership development weekend focused on improving the skills of individuals taking part. This was part of the ‘Let Girls Learn’ initiative that Michelle Obama launched at Mulberry School in 2015, so we were very excited to be taking part. The weekend was also to increase the student’s knowledge on current issues surrounding the lack of education for so many young girls around the world. Friday afternoon started with a Panel where the girls listened to inspirational women from different industries talk about how they got to the place in their current careers today and the challenges and barriers they faced on their journey. Before dinner the girls were involved in a number of team building activities - all three of our girls were brilliant and instantly made friends with the other students, working together as a team to complete all of the challenges set for them in the amount of time allowed. Dinner followed and we were all very happy that the pudding was chocolate cake with chocolate sauce! On Saturday morning, the girls took part in Workshops focused on improving self-esteem and spent time working with a voice coach to improve their public speaking skills. The afternoon included a series of Workshops where individually the girls learnt new skills from experienced and inspirational women. The weekend came to an end on Sunday morning when our three young ladies started to plan a campaign of their own focused on raising awareness of the ‘Let Girls Learn’ campaign and the challenges girls face in relation to gaining an education. Look out for further events and information over the coming months. Working Together – The Bow Way

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Amber on Miek Zwamborn ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amber delved into Mutual (2023) by Miek Zwamborn, who will be a guest at Bozar on 27 February during Poets of the Anthropocene. Hi Amber, can you briefly outline what the book is about? Miek Zwamborn has lived in Scotland for seven years. Mutual is about the island where she lives, how she explores her own environment and is connected to everything on the island on a daily basis, how she lives and who she meets. It like an extreme version of ‘slow travel’. You discover a lot of details you wouldn't see as a tourist. Everything is driven by nature. By means of photographs, poems, letters and illustrations, you walk with her through her world. Why did you like reading it? I concur with the author's philosophy. I am convinced that you become happier when you are more connected with nature. An inspiring book! Why do we need to come to Bozar to see her? In Poets of the Anthropocene, several climate poets give readings of their poetry and talk about the intersection between nature and writing. The diversity of the poets and the topical subject matter make it interesting. The discussion will be held in the Grand Henry Le Boeuf Hall, where both speakers and audience members will be seated on stage. It promises to be an exclusive and intimate evening. Who would you recommend this book to? It is not a classic novel. I would recommend the book to people interested in nature and biology. But certainly also to people who like to discover details and take the time to stop and go on expeditions in their own environment. You don't always have to travel far and fast; you can be pleasantly surprised on your own doorstep. How many stars do you give the book?

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What is March Madness? March Madness is the popular name given to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, held annually in the United States. The tournament features 68 college basketball teams from across the country, with the champion determined through a single-elimination tournament that takes place over a three-week period in March and April. The tournament is known for its high-stakes and intense competition, as well as its unique format, which features a combination of automatic bids (awarded to conference champions) and at-large bids (awarded to the best remaining teams). The tournament begins with the First Four, in which the last four teams to make the field of 68 play in order to advance to the first round. The tournament is also notable for its Cinderella stories, in which underdog teams unexpectedly make deep runs in the tournament. These teams often come from smaller conferences or were not expected to perform well in the tournament but have managed to upset higher-seeded teams and advance to the later rounds. March Madness is one of the most popular and widely-watched sporting events in the United States. Millions of fans fill out brackets, making predictions on the tournament's outcome, and the tournament generates significant revenue for the NCAA and its member institutions. In addition to the Men's tournament, the NCAA also holds a Women's Basketball tournament called the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament, often referred as "Women's March Madness" which follows the same format and structure as the Men's tournament.

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Create multiple website environments, colour code, share them, and access them from breeze Breeze lets you store various environments, share them with your team, and access them from the chrome extension. Create an unlimited number of Environments You can create multiple number of environment inside your website project in Breeze Unique colour for each Environment With colour coordinated you will always know what environment you are looking at Use with multiple browser Create the setup once, and you can access the tools in multiple browsers. Home, office or other laptop. Everything securely stored in the cloud Share it with your team You can also share the development environment with your team. No fuss, no excel more productivity Access From Extension Bar You can select three priority environment to show on the browser bar as quick access Access popup password for Staging & Dev environment from Breeze environment page. Works for WP Engine security option Start managing your websites The first compherensive tool developed for Website Managers. Everything you need in one place for your team. No credit card required Standard: $49 (Life Time Deal) Agency: $98 (Life Time Deal) Pro: $147 (Life Time Deal) Navigate, store, and secure your environments in Breeze Create, Share, Protect all the development environments from a single place Create environments and share with your team members Create multiple environments for a particular website, store them in one place and share them with your team members. Access environment from chrome extension Choose two or three priority environments and access them from the extension bar. Remember environment passwords Add credentials to the environment URLs and be assured of their safety. How can I store different environments on Breeze? How can I switch environments on Breeze? How do I make my environment URLs safe? Free Chrome Extension Some of the features that make Breeze one of the best website toolkit available today.

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Estimation of Loss Of Containment Frequencies When developing the Hazard Identification phase, BC identifies and classifies the Loss Of Containment (LOC) scenarios into two categories: generic and specific. The identification of all type of pieces of process equipment susceptible to release hazardous materials is the main purpose when generic LOCs are intended to be identified. The identification of process deviations, human errors during the design, operation and maintenance of the process is the main purpose when specific LOCs are intended to be identified. The Frequency Analysis is focused on estimating the frequencies of occurrence of LOCs. These frequencies are difficult to be predicted, and criteria is established and followed from historical data, experiments, expert opinion, specific plant data (if available), using worldwide recognized references for generic process equipment failure rates, and/or developing detailed fault trees by applying the Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) methodology. When addressing generic LOCs, BC uses worldwide recognized references for generic process equipment failure rates. Examples of process equipment types considered are the following: valves, flanged joints, pressure vessels, pipes, pumps, heat exchangers, compressors, filters, hoses, arms, etc. Some of the most used and recognized release databases are developed entities/organizations such as: American Petroleum Institute (API) UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) European Gas Pipeline Incident Data Group (EGIG) “Purple Book” – CPR 18E (VROM) When addressing specific LOCs, BC uses the FTA methodology, which is a recognized and deductive methodology that uses a graphical representation of the combination of faults leading to a predefined undesired event; i.e., Top Event. The methodology uses Boolean logic gates (e.g., AND, OR) to describe how equipment failures and human errors are combined to cause a main system failure. The FTA not only is valuable for estimating the frequency of occurrence of specific LOCs, but also is capable of identifying the unique combinations of failures that lead to the Top Event. In other words, which are the key events necessary to cause the Top Event; i.e., Minimal Cut Set analysis. Estimation of Final Outcomes Frequencies Loss Of Containment (LOC) scenarios identified during the Hazard Identification phase are related with the location of enabling conditions/events: Immediate/delayed ignition sources Unconfined congested regions or confined regions Active/passive protection layers. During the Source Term Modeling development, the source term physical and thermodynamic properties are estimated, and LOCs are classified accordingly; e.g., two-phase release, gas release. This classification allows identifying all potential outcomes that the LOC may cause; procedure that accounts for the enabling conditions/events. 1. Developing the Event Tree: Given a LOC, BC uses the Event Tree Analysis (ETA) for identifying all the final outcomes, inductive technique that graphically explores all the different responses (i.e., outcomes) through a single initiating event (i.e., LOC) and lays a path for assessing the success/failure of enabling conditions, defining as a result all possible effects from a hazardous release. Accordingly: The Event Tree is built-up systematically starting from a LOC and working through ignition sources to the calculation of the effects of cloud fires, jet fires, explosions, and toxic exposures for unignited releases. Escalation to other parts of the system/process via vessel failure through overpressure and/or flame engulfment is considered. 2. Quantifying the Event Tree: The Event Tree is quantified systematically starting from the LOC frequency of occurrence and estimating the probabilities of all enabling conditions/events: BC uses several recognized ignition probability models which are available in the process safety field. Probabilities of other enabling conditions/events are estimated by considering specific information from the system/process being analyzed. The quantitative solution of the Event Tree provides the frequencies of the final outcomes.

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Brigid’s cows are now on bone china classy mugs, jugs, butter dishes and sugar pots. They are fully dishwasher proof and even better, made in Ireland by Shannonbridge. Barbara is a very rare breed in these parts – she’s a Barzona. Exotic in every way, she puts glitter on her hooves and pinks and purples in her tail. She loves gardening and cats.

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From top: FAI; Deloitte; Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy; Taoiseach Leo Varadkar During Leaders’ Questions. Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy raised Deloitte and how the company audited the debt-riddled Football Association of Ireland for 23 years. Ms Murphy said the whole idea of having an external auditor is “that you have independent eyes on your accounts”. But, she asked Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, “can that really be the case after 23 years of doing the same job for the same organisation?” She went on to say: “Financial information which was published recently during the unfolding of the FAI saga showed some startling adjustments to the FAI accounts for previous year. “In 2016, for example, an originally reported profit, it was adjusted from €2.344million to just €66,000. “In 2017, a profit in the accounts of €2.8million was adjusted to the point that it ended up being a loss of €2.9million in their accounts. “This is in addition to the fact that the Revenue audit in 2019 revealed an underpayment of taxes and, together with interest and penalties, led to additional liability of €2.3million. “It begs the question: Would the FAI have managed to secure the tax clearance certificate they needed to access Government grants? “Taoiseach, you, yourself, were a Sports Minister, and you know that Government grants are paid on foot of a tax clearance certificate in addition to audited accounts but should we now be looking at a system whereby organisations are required to show evidence of audit rotation with in-built time limits for each audit period before a rotation is required. Good governance requires such a system. “The UK, for example, have introduced a system of grading their audit firms which is also used to ensure rotation. They plan to publish the grades and past performance of the large audit companies and they’ve also introduced more powerful audit oversight.” “…Taoiseach, my questions are: Do you accept that there is an issue with the same external audit firm, having an audit contract with the same organisation for 23 years or indeed anything near it? “The EU Statutory Audit Regulations in 2016 are supposed to introduce that but I don’t understand why that hasn’t happened and would you support making such a rotation system a pre-requisite for Government grant funding in addition to tax clearance certificates?” In response, Mr Varadkar said: “Thanks deputy, I don’t want to cast aspersions on any particular audit firm, nor on the many thousands of very good people who work in that particular firm. But I do think the deputy asks good question and makes a very good point. “And it is a principle of good corporate governance, that organisations shouldn’t be audited by the same people for ever and ever and ever again. So I think that’s something, certainly, that Sport Ireland, and other public bodies should examine as to whether it is made a condition of Government grant aid – that auditors are rotated after a period of time. “And the same applies to board members as well. We often see a situation in a lot of organisations that we fund, whether its charities, whether its sporting bodies, whether its local task force and so on, where you have the same people on the board for 10, 20, you know, 25 years and that’s not good corporate governance either. “You should have a rotation of board members too so I think they are definitely areas where I think Government can be more active in requiring turnovers of auditors and turnovers of board members as a condition of funding in the future.” “In terms of the independent audit that’s been done, that was provided to Sport Ireland to the ministers, and is now being passed on to An Garda Síochána, and the Director of Corporate Enforcement is also being notified. The purpose of the audit was to get a clearer picture of the financial and governance issues within the FAI and to chart a course for the association to deal with the serious failings in order to restore confidence and public funding to football in Ireland. “The board of Sport Ireland considered the reports on the 27th of November, welcomed that the audit found that State funding given to FAI was expended for the purposes that it was given and I think that’s an important point that we should reassure taxpayers and the public, that the taxpayers’ money that was given to FAI was used for the purpose intended…” Murphy: “…there was a European Union statutory audit regulation introduced in 2016 and it does include mandatory reporting, or mandatory rotation over quite a long period of time. But why doesn’t that not apply here, given that was introduced in 2016? “And that would have maybe changed the auditors and had a fresh look at a much earlier stage?” Varadkar: “Deputy I honestly don’t know why that doesn’t apply in this case but I will check it out and provide you with a more detailed reply. It may well be, and I’m only guessing here, that that directive applies to bodies that are majority, or majorly publicly funded, whereas this is abode that received only a small proportion of its funding from the Government. But that’s just my guess, that’s often the way European directives work. “They apply to largely funded or majority funded bodies, not ones that receive a proportion of their funding from the State but, like I said, I’ll check out on that. And I will ask the Minister for Public Expenditure to examine the wider issue – if public money is going to a third party, through to a voluntary body, to charity, to an NGO, surely it is appropriate that they are properly audited and they rotate their auditors and a bit like the FAI, appropriate that they should rotate their leadership as well, their chairman, their board members, and not have the same people in charge for 10, 20, 30 years which is just bad corporate governance practice, I think we’ll all agree.” Watch back in full here (from 34.30) Previously: Vanessa Foran: Let’s See That Again In Slow Motion Fiachra Ó Cionnaith tweetz: The FAI has declined to attend a meeting of the Oireachtas sports committee tomorrow which was due to discuss the ongoing financial issues at the organisation.

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