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Thank you for joining us at Dry Eye University. Your support makes this event possible.
Please make sure you have completed the application to be a vendor at the event. This allows us to make sure a booth is held for you and allot for the proper amount of people. Each vendor booth is permitted to have two representatives. If you have more than two, please make sure they are signed up.
Friday evening is for attendees only. Vendors are only involved on Saturday.
Please have your booth set up BY 7:15am on Saturday morning. At rare times, the location will allow vendors access to a banquet room to set up Friday evening. Many times we are in the same room both days. While the event is going on, set up is not permitted. We strongly encourage you to set up on Saturday. Vendor booths will be labeled so you know exactly where to set up.
The event starts at 7:30am. Breakfast is provided. Vendors will stay at their booth throughout the day. During the event, there will be several breaks where the attendees will flow through each vendor booth. Everything for Saturday will be housed in the same ballroom, with the exception of break out education sessions sponsored by specific companies.
Thank you again for joining us!
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Claim: A Facebook user claims Tuface prays for his wife as she battles cancer.
Verdict: FALSE! The image used in this claim is a recirculated photo from a 2015 cancer awareness shoot.
A Facebook User LoveDoctor Daniels, posted on his page that Annie Idibia, wife of Innocent Idibia, popularly known as TuFace, is battling cancer. In the post, Mr Daniels claims that TuFace is calling on Nigerians to pray for his wife as she is battling cancer. Mr Daniels also claims that Annie Idibia has not felt well for a long time. The post also contained a link with the narration, “cancer.facebook.com”.
The post featuring a frail picture of Annie has garnered 580,000 likes, 16,000 comments and 41 shares.
The virality of the post, the sympathy attracted, the sensitivity of the claim and the personalities involved made us at DUBAWA investigate it.
To verify the picture used, we ran a deep analysis using Google Lens and found out that it was a photo from a Breast cancer-inspired shoot in 2015 tagged “against all odds.” The shoot was done to create awareness about breast cancer and the importance of self-examination.
We also clicked on the link attached to the picture, which redirected us to a betting site. We discovered that its essence was to drive traffic to the betting site.
There is also no post by Tuface about the alleged illness of his wife. Ms Idibia further debunked the rumour in 2020.
The post claiming Annie Idibia has cancer is false. There is no statement from Tuface soliciting prayers for his wife. The image used to make the claim was from a 2015 photo shoot.
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Scout Shorts are adventure shorts, fishing shorts, workout shorts, casual shorts and all of the above. Rally your friends, your bird dog and your cooler and go for an adventure in these shorts!
- Nylon Supplex fabric for maximum breathability
- Elastic waistband with drawstring cord
- High-quality stitching for durability and long life
- Embroidered ‘flying D’ on the front left leg
- Snap button back pocket
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CMT Carbon Fantic - High quality carbon parts for your off-road motorcycle.
CMT Carbon Fantic specializes in developing high-quality carbon parts for off-road motorcycles. Our products are designed and produced in Italy and are of the highest quality. In this article we will tell you more about our range of carbon parts for the Fantic motorcycles.
Quality and durability at CMT Carbon Fantic
We believe in providing high quality and durable products. That's why we use advanced technologies and materials to produce our carbon parts. Our parts are designed to improve the performance of your Fantic motorcycle while reducing weight. This results in better maneuverability and faster acceleration.
Our range of carbon parts
At CMT Carbon Fantic we offer a wide range of carbon parts for Fantic motorcycles. Our range includes fuel caps, air intakes, chain guards and mudguards. All our products are available in different sizes and designs, so you can always find the perfect match for your Fantic motorcycle. In addition, we also offer customization, where we tailor-make carbon parts according to your specific wishes.
Easy online ordering
Our carbon parts are easy to order online through our webshop DWSdecals.com. You can easily navigate through our range and select your desired parts. We offer worldwide shipping and you will receive your order at home within a few days.
View our carbon parts for Fantic motorcycles
Are you curious about our range of carbon parts for Fantic motorcycles? Then take a look at our website and discover our extensive range. If you have any questions, you can always contact us. Our team is ready to help you find the perfect carbon parts for your Fantic motorcycle.
If you are looking for high-quality carbon parts for your Fantic motorcycle, then you have come to the right place at CMT Carbon Fantic. Our products are of the highest quality and designed to enhance the performance of your Fantic motorcycle. Simply order online now and upgrade your Fantic motorcycle with our carbon parts.
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The First Ever Care Leaders Meeting in Africa would be held in Nairobi this week. The Care Leaders Council, which includes 16 members representing a diverse range of lived and professional experiences with family separation and alternative care, would have its first-ever meeting in Nairobi from the 22nd of May to the 25th of May, 2023. Care Leaders are lived experience leaders who inspire and facilitate the transformation of children’s services through consultancy, training & keynotes as well as advocacy.
The Council Members collaborate with Better Care Network and USAID to identify ways to inform and increase the effectiveness of programming for care reform while further developing their professional capabilities and network.
The Council, which is transitioning from the administration of YouthLead to Better Care Network, provides advisory services to positively influence policy affecting young people in and out of care. The Council is called “Care Leaders Global Collaborative Council” in its new transition phase.
Better Care Network is playing a supporting role and not a donor role. Better Care Network (BCN) seeks to support activities of the Council and channel other opportunities to the Council by helping them fundraise. Thus both USAID and BCN have different roles to play.
The importance of the transition is to help the Council become a part of a larger community of actors working on children’s Care collaborative platform
Through the Care Leaders Council, young changemakers:
- Provide valuable insights for stakeholders on developing and strengthening the effective implementation of national child protection systems and alternative care, transitioning from care settings to independent living, supporting family care for children, and strengthening families to prevent unnecessary family separation;
- Engage in relevant advocacy; and
- Support each other through exchange facilitated within the Council.
The agenda for the meeting include Council composition and membership, Moving towards a more representative Council that can act as a bridge globally for care experienced children, young people, and adults, and a transition plan to new leadership – New members recruitment and admission, among others.
The Council is in its third year and fully supported by the Better Care Network and USAID.
Meet the Council members.
The Genesis of how the Council came into existence can be found here.
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Shortly after Vicky unveiled the trailer of his latest film ‘Govinda Naam Mera’, his wifey took to her handle to share the trailer and left a starry-eyed emoticon with a line that read, “Looks too fun.”
Sharing her post on his Instagram stories, Vicky replied with a red heart emoji and wrote, “My Love.”
At the launch event, Kaushal said that Kat had only seen the poster of the film and said, “She is looking forward to this film because she knows how hard the process was for me. I would share with her what all we would shoot.”
Kaushal also shared that ‘Govinda Naam Mera’ is a tribute to the 1990s pulpy Bollywood masala films like the Akshay Kumar-led ‘Khiladi’ series and ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’. Written and directed by Shashank Khaitan, the comedy crime thriller tells the tale of an underdog and his family’s madness.
“I have grown up watching films of Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, and Govinda. I started going to theatres also a bit late. I would often watch films on TV, like Akshay’s ‘Khiladi’ movies. I have been a fan of these films. So, the first seed of becoming an actor was sown by these films,” he said.
“‘Govinda Naam Mera ‘ is another fragment of the same fabric. It is an ode to those pulpy films in which there was murder, comedy, suspense, thrill, love, etc. I am grateful to Shashank who came up with the film for keeping it contemporary and also giving an ode to that pulpy Bollywood masala,” Kaushal told reporters at the trailer launch of the film.
The film which is slated to have an OTT release also stars Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar. Other cast members include Sayaji Shinde and Dayanand Shetty.
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Even after they’ve moved inland, some people never lose the beach life. From the barefoot bars to the amusement parks to the coastal restaurants and stores, anyone from any coast around the country could do with a little reminder of where they came from with these custom coastal beach designs.
Nautical lovers have a unique mix of regional pride and a love of antiques. From coastal sailing and fishing ships off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Annapolis cruise liners, and celebrating Conley Bottom pride, custom t-shirt designs for nautical lovers are mostly for east coasters.
These vintage outdoor designs should be enough to make anyone who loves the outdoors happy, even when they’re forced back indoors again. Custom made t-shirts for men and women featuring the great outdoors of Colorado, Alaska, local lodges, national parks, mountain ranges, and other areas should make any nature-lover proud.
Local Love was launched in 2016 as a representative for local-made apparel everywhere. They specialize in incorporating original artwork and designs to give authentic local flair to tried and true concepts like shirts designed for city and state pride.
For the best custom printed t-shirts, a private label can offer upscale apparel options that other brands can’t. With high-quality designs and the customization options to match, Destinations Apparel Co.
Midwest Safety Gear is the newest brand addition to Eagle Products. Our line of specialized safety clothing and merchandise was created for increased visibility at work. With high quality printed apparel, hats, vests, and much more your safety and comfort are our top priority. With options for personalized decoration, your company is ready to take on any job.
All American Apparel specializes in t-shirts printed with custom patriotic designs and made from All-USA materials. Their domestically made and printed garments are backed by stellar customer service.
Most of us are busy with kids, work, or school, but it helps to be reminded to take life easy and appreciate the small stuff. Whata Life offers personalized tees for people looking to show off their love of the outdoors and their family.
Since it was only just founded in the Fall of 2019, Kiddin Me is a relative newcomer to the kids’ sportswear industry. However, it’s quickly becoming well known for high quality, fashionable kids summer and sportswear.
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When it comes to deciding to repair or replace your tile roof, there are a few items to discuss with your roofing professional in order to determine the best route for your home.
At the end of the day, your roof is one of the most important element’s to your entire property, and keeping it in the best shape possible is imperative to having a healthy home.
Here are just a few facts to consider before repairing or replacing your tile roof:
Considering The Condition Of Your Roof’s Tiles
The first point you should consider when deciding upon roof replacement or repair is the condition of your roof’s tiles.
Are the tiles damaged? If so, are there an insurmountable amount of broken tiles? This will indicate the need for a full roof replacement, whereas on the other hand, only one or two broken tiles would lead to a simple repair job from your local roofing professional.
Keep in mind, attempting to repair a roof with more than half of the tiles damaged is not a cost-effective decision, to say the least.
Considering The Condition Of Your Underlayment System
Next, you should consider the condition of the roof’s underlayment system. As opposed to new tiled roofs, older tiled roofs will typically have an organic underlayment, such as felt paper.
Unfortunately, this type of underlayment will not protect your roof effectively, given the fact that a tile roof is porous (not waterproof). As a result, your roof’s underlayment system needs to be top-notch in order to allow for an airtight seal.
With that said, there are instances where a roofing contractor can solely replace a failing underlayment system, which is a process typically known as a ‘lift-and-relay’.
This process is much more cost-effective than an entire roof replacement, and will fully replace your underlayment system and flashing while keeping your tiles in-tact; saving you a substantial amount of money.
Considering The Condition Of Your Roof Flashing
The final factor to consider is the condition of your roof’s flashing. While your flashing should be consistently inspected in order to ensure its effectiveness, this can sometimes be the cause of roof failure as opposed to damaged tiles.
If this is the case, a roofing professional in Newnan, Georgia — like Eagle Watch Roofing — can come out to fully replace your roof flashing, while keeping your tiles in place.
If you suspect roof failure, do not hesitate to contact Eagle Watch Roofing immediately. Our professionals have the training and knowledge necessary to perform a thorough inspection of your tile roof in order to determine the need for repair or full roof replacement.
At Eagle Watch Roofing, we’ve been serving Newnan and surrounding communities for years with professional roofing services that exceed expectations. Feel free to check out our Testimonials page to hear from some of our satisfied clients.
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I am a regular contributor to discussion programmes on TV and radio both at home and abroad.
An experienced political editor and author specialising in Politics, Security and 20th Century Art.
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Welcome to the EarthCARE ESA Validation Portal.
This part of the EarthCARE validation website serves as introductory information for scientists interested in EarthCARE validation, and also acts as a landing page for the (restricted) collaboration environment for the Principal Investigators of the ESA EarthCARE Validation Team. Scientists that are interested to collaborate on EarthCARE Validation are requested to contact [email protected] in order to obtain information on how to join the EarthCARE Validation Team.
Introduction to the EarthCARE mission
EarthCARE , ESA’s Clouds, Aerosols and Radiation Explorer mission developed in co-operation with JAXA, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, will address the need for a better understanding of the interactions between cloud, radiative and aerosol processes that play a role in climate regulation. That ESA-JAXA Joint mission was selected as the 6th Earth Explorer Mission and 3rd ESA Earth Observation Core Mission during the Granada ESA meeting in October 2004.
The EarthCARE mission aims to improve the representation and understanding of the Earth's radiative balance in climate and numerical weather forecast models by acquiring vertical profiles of clouds and aerosols, as well as the radiances at the top of the atmosphere. Aerosols control cloud properties, while clouds control the production of precipitation and convection influences stratospheric humidity. The observations of EarthCARE will therefore lead to more reliable climate predictions and better weather forecasts through the improved representation of processes involving clouds, aerosol and radiation.
The satellite will weigh about 2350 kilograms (including propellant) and will be placed in a quasi-polar orbit of 97° inclination at an altitude of about 400 kilometres. Its launch is scheduled for March 2023. The four instruments of the payload consist of an Atmospheric Lidar, a Broad-Band Radiometer and a Multi-Spectral Imager developed by ESA, and a Cloud Profiling Radar developed by JAXA. This instrument suite has been optimised to provide co-located samples of the state of the atmosphere along the satellite flight track.
- The report of the 2nd ESA EarthCARE Validation Workshop is available here. All presentations are available on the workshop page
EarthCARE Mission resources
Further information about the EarthCARE mission in general can be obtained from the following resources:
- The ESA EarthCARE website at https://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/The_Living_Planet_Programme/Earth_Explorers/EarthCARE
- The ESA Earthnet portal at https://earth.esa.int/web/guest/missions/esa-future-missions/earthcare
- The EarthCARE site at the EOportal https://directory.eoportal.org/web/eoportal/satellite-missions/e/earthcare
- The JAXA EarthCARE website at https://global.jaxa.jp/projects/sat/earthcare/
- A scientific paper about the EarthCARE Mission in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
The geophysical validation of EarthCARE involves a suite of correlative instruments and methods. This portal provides an overview of the validation activities. These activities are resulting from the responses to the 2017 ESA Announcement of Opportunity (AO) for the Validation of EarthCARE.
The activities have been presented and reviewed during the 1st ESA EarthCARE Validation Workshop in June 2018 in Bonn, Germany.
The scientists in the EarthCARE validation team will collaborate with ESA algorithm and instrument experts and will be provided with preliminary EarthCARE data products as soon as available, hence well before public release of the consolidated data products.
|Scientists that are interested in collaboration and joining the ESA EarthCARE Validation Team are invited to contact [email protected]|
EarthCARE Validation Resources
- A Summary of activities in the ESA EarthCARE Validation Programme
- The (restricted) portal for the ESA EarthCARE Validation Team Principal Investigators (in preparation)
- The ESA Atmospheric Validation Data Centre (EVDC)
- The EarthCARE Scientific Validation Implementation Plan (1.2)
- The reference documents of the EarthCARE Validation Announcement of Opportunity (the proposal submission function is now deactivated, but you can still contact [email protected] in case you are interested in collaboration)
Title (link to workshop home page and presentations)
|13-15 June 2018||Bonn, Germany||1st ESA EarthCARE Validation Workshop||20180613-15 ESA CalVal Workshop Report_(1.0).pdf|
|10 March 2021||Online||EarthCARE Geophysical Data Products and Retrievals|
|25-28 May 2021||Virtual / Online||2nd ESA EarthCARE Validation Workshop||20210525-28 2nd ESA EarthCARE Cal_Val Workshop Report.pdf|
|Q4 2022||TBC||ESA-JAXA Prelaunch Validation Workshop|
|6 Months after Launch||Frascati, Italy||ESA-JAXA Preliminary Validation Results Review|
|During Mission Life Time||Frascati, Italy||Annual Validation Workshops|
Note that several additional meetings may be organised by validation subgroups and are not listed here.
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If you’re paying attention to the deep conversations around race happening in this country right now, then you’ve heard people talk about the devaluation and marginalization of black lives.
People of color are saying loudly and clearly that it’s time to rid this nation of the scourge of racial bias, both implicit and conscious, and to protect communities of color from its devastation.
Much of the discussion centers around the horrible confrontations we’ve seen unfold before our eyes when police shoot unarmed black folks who pose no threat. With so many of these shootings, it matters little whether the people who end up losing their lives are sitting, standing or lying down with hands raised in surrender. The victims of these police shootings are also victims of the way bias often operates in the minds of people who are given guns to protect us. When officers acting out of bias encounter black or brown skin, suspicion, fear and disregard for those black or brown lives takes over.
It makes complete sense that these brutal police killings, captured on video, send people into the streets time and time again demanding reform. I’ve been one of them.
But there are other ways black and brown lives are disregarded and devalued that largely escape notice.
It has been well documented that we face higher levels of pollution from power plants, refineries, landfills and waste treatment facilities. We breathe dirtier air, in large part because black and brown communities often end up as the dumping grounds for the polluting facilities that wealthier white communities don’t want. And given the higher rates of cancer and asthma in heavily polluted areas, we can assume that we’re more likely to die from this exposure.
In September, the United States Commission on Civil Rights slammed the EPA for failing to enforce civil rights laws intended to avoid discriminatory environmental impacts on communities of color.
The commission took a close look at the first-ever regulation for coal ash, the highly toxic remains of coal that’s burned in power plants to generate electricity. Given the EPA’s own analysis, the commission knew that low-income communities and communities of color are more likely to live near coal ash waste. The commission thought that the new coal ash regulation, called the coal combustion residuals rule, would be a sensible way to gauge the EPA’s response to a hugely significant form of industrial waste that adversely impacts communities of color.
Its conclusion: “The EPA tremendously dropped the ball on making the determination of whether there were environmental justice violations when issuing the coal ash rule,” said Commission Chair Martin Castro in a recent statement about the 230-page report. “We’re hurting the same people we’re supposed to be helping by the EPA coal ash rule.”
Coal ash has been linked to cancers, stroke and heart disease; kidney, liver and lung illnesses; brain damage; asthma; anemia; and developmental damage in fetuses. More than 120 million tons of this toxic waste are generated each year.
The commission concluded that the first-ever coal ash rule could, in some ways, have an even worse impact on communities of color because of the way it was crafted. In fact, this rule could become a textbook example of how structural racism occurs.
When the EPA designated coal ash as “nonhazardous solid waste” instead of “hazardous waste,” despite the presence of so many toxins, it left regulating coal ash up to the states, with no enforceable national standards.
And the EPA predicts that 30 of the 47 states that have coal ash will decide not to implement any new guidelines to protect the public, according to Lisa Evans, an Earthjustice attorney who specializes in hazardous waste law. She’s pointed out that these 30 states are more likely to have coal plants that disproportionally harm low-income and minority populations.
But it gets even worse. The coal ash rule is forcing some closures of coal ash ponds—large open pits filled with water and toxic sludge—if those ponds are unstable or contaminate groundwater. But power companies that own these coal ash ponds are beginning to move the toxic waste to municipal solid waste landfills that have no special protections for handling coal ash. Those landfills targeted to accept coal ash may be disproportionately located in communities of color and low-income communities, especially in the Southeast. One study from the University of North Carolina School of Public Health found that communities in North Carolina with more than 50 percent residents of color were 2.8 times more likely to have a landfill than those with less than 10 percent residents of color.
U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, a Georgia Democrat, recognized the inequity and introduced a bill last March that would eliminate the loophole that lets power companies dump toxic coal ash in municipal solid waste landfills without adequate health and environmental protections.
Environmental injustice is as real as the police brutality we’ve all seen captured on video way too often in recent years. Environmental issues may not boil the blood in the same way, but coal ash and other toxic wastes cause cancer, asthma and brain damage. This stuff kills, silently.
Those who decide where to put toxic waste are less visible but no less responsible for making decisions that take lives. And our government’s response—despite the work of a small number of dedicated advocates—is definitely not forceful enough to bring about the change we need.
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In recent years, Ukraine dating sites have gained significant popularity among individuals seeking love and companionship. With their rich culture, stunning beauty, and strong family values, Ukrainian singles have become a sought-after choice for many.
This article will guide you through the process of finding your perfect match on Ukraine dating sites.
We’ll explore how these platforms work, discuss tips for selecting the right site, creating an attractive profile, utilizing search filters and advanced features, effective communication strategies, navigating Ukrainian culture and dating traditions, ensuring safety, and planning for in-person meetings.
Understanding Ukraine Dating Sites
Ukraine dating sites are online platforms specifically designed to connect individuals interested in dating Ukrainian singles. These sites provide a unique opportunity to explore Ukrainian culture, and traditions, and meet potential partners from Ukraine.
The advantages of using Ukraine dating sites include a larger pool of potential matches, access to Ukrainian culture and traditions, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a similar interest in Ukrainian dating.
Choosing the Right Ukraine Dating Site
Selecting the right Ukraine dating site is crucial for a successful online dating experience. Consider the following factors when choosing a site:
- User base ─ Look for a site with a diverse and active user base, as this increases the chances of finding potential matches.
- Reputation and safety ─ Research the reputation and safety measures of the site to ensure it is reliable and prioritizes user safety.
- Features and functionality ─ Evaluate the features and functionality offered by different sites, such as search filters, messaging systems, video chats, and translation services.
- Subscription options ─ Consider the subscription options available, including free and premium memberships, to find a site that suits your budget and needs.
Creating an Attractive Profile
Creating an attractive and genuine profile is essential for attracting potential matches on Ukraine dating sites. Consider the following tips:
- Choose an appealing profile photo ─ Select a high-quality photo that showcases your best features and reflects your personality. Avoid overly edited or misleading pictures.
- Write a compelling bio ─ Craft a well-written and concise bio that highlights your interests, values, and what you are seeking in a partner. Be genuine and authentic in your description.
- Showcase your interests ─ Mention your hobbies, passions, and activities to attract individuals with similar interests.
By creating an attractive and authentic profile, you increase your chances of catching the attention of potential matches who resonate with you.
Utilizing Search Filters and Advanced Features
Ukraine dating sites offer various search filters and advanced features to help you find your perfect match. Utilize these tools effectively by:
- Setting search preferences ─ Use search filters to specify your desired age range, location, interests, and relationship goals. This narrows down the search results to individuals who meet your criteria.
- Exploring advanced features ─ Take advantage of additional features such as advanced matchmaking algorithms, compatibility tests, and personalized recommendations to enhance your search for a compatible partner.
By utilizing search filters and advanced features, you can streamline your search and increase the likelihood of finding your ideal match.
Effective Communication Strategies
Communication is key when building connections on Ukraine dating sites. Consider the following strategies:
- Initiate conversations ─ Take the initiative to start conversations with potential matches who pique your interest. Show genuine curiosity and interest in their profiles.
- Ask thoughtful questions ─ Engage in meaningful conversations by asking open-ended questions that encourage your match to share more about themselves.
- Be polite and respectful ─ Maintain a polite and respectful tone in your interactions. Avoid making assumptions or being overly forward.
By practicing effective communication strategies, you can establish a strong connection with potential matches and build a solid foundation for a relationship.
Navigating Ukrainian Culture and Dating Traditions
Understanding Ukrainian culture and dating traditions is crucial when engaging with Ukrainian singles. Consider the following tips:
- Respect family values ─ Ukrainian culture places a strong emphasis on family. Show respect for family values and be open to building relationships with your match’s family members.
- Be chivalrous ─ Ukrainian women appreciate traditional acts of chivalry, such as opening doors, offering compliments, and taking the lead in planning dates.
- Learn basic phrases ─ Learning a few basic phrases in Ukrainian can show your interest in the language and culture. It can also serve as an icebreaker in conversations.
By navigating Ukrainian culture and dating traditions with sensitivity and respect, you enhance your chances of forging a meaningful connection with Ukrainian singles.
Ensuring Safety and Avoiding Scams
Safety should always be a priority when using Ukraine dating sites. Take the following precautions:
- Choose trusted sites ─ Stick to reputable and well-established Ukraine dating sites that prioritize user safety.
- Protect personal information ─ Avoid sharing sensitive personal information, such as your home address or financial details, until you have established trust with your match.
- Beware of red flags ─ Be cautious of suspicious behavior, inconsistencies in information, and requests for money. Report any suspicious activity to the site administrators.
By taking necessary safety precautions and staying vigilant, you can protect yourself from potential scams and enjoy a safer online dating experience.
Planning for In-Person Meetings
If your connection progresses to an in-person meeting, thorough planning is essential. Consider the following:
- Research visa requirements ─ Understand the visa requirements and regulations for traveling to Ukraine or your match’s country, if applicable.
- Cultural etiquette ─ Familiarize yourself with Ukrainian cultural norms and etiquette to show respect during your visit.
- Personal safety ─ Inform trusted friends or family about your travel plans and arrange to meet your match in a public place for the first time.
By planning and preparing for in-person meetings, you can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience while fostering a deeper connection with your Ukrainian match.
Ukraine dating sites offer a fantastic opportunity to find your perfect match among Ukrainian singles. By selecting the right site, creating an attractive profile, utilizing search filters and advanced features, practicing effective communication strategies, navigating Ukrainian culture, ensuring safety, and planning for in-person meetings, you increase your chances of finding love and companionship.
Embrace the journey of discovering Ukrainian culture, traditions, and the potential for meaningful connections. With patience, openness, and a genuine desire to find your perfect match, Ukraine dating sites can pave the way to a fulfilling and lasting relationship.
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Africa-focused Allied Gold, which on Monday listed on the TSX, has approved the expanded Kurmuk project, in Ethiopia, earmarking $500-million for a two-phase development plan.
Kurmuk is now planned as a 240 000-oz/y gold mine with all-in sustaining costs (AISC) targeted below $950/oz, with a strategic mine life extending for an initial 15 years.
The expanded project that involves upgrading the processing plant’s capacity from 4.4-million tonnes a year to between 5.4-million tonnes and 5.7-million tonnes a year.
The expanded project will produce an average of nearly 275 000 oz/y for the first four years and an average of 240 000 oz/y over its mine life. This compares favourable to the original project, which would have produced an average of 200 000 oz/y with similar capital costs.
Allied noted that, by capitalising on the deployment of existing major equipment owned by the company and relying on contractor mining, the expanded project would be developed with the same capital requirements as initially planned.
The project development capital would be spent from 2023 to 2026, funded by available cash on hand and cash flows from producing mines, with the first gold pour expected in the second quarter of 2026.
Allied has just completed a $267-million financing, including a significant investment from incoming management in the amount of $40-million. Chairperson and CEO Peter Marrone anchored the investment of incoming management.
Allied Gold and Allied Merger Corp, which was formed by Marrone and fellow former Yamana Gold executives, last week completed a business combination and reserve takeover transaction.
“The commencement of trading on the TSX marks the final step as we complete our transition to a public company and embark on our next phase of growth,” Marrone commented on Monday.
“We are excited to have been part of this foundational event for the Company and are now positioned to execute our strategic vision, with a renewed commitment to delivering on our high-quality, organic growth profile and generating substantial value for our shareholders. Our goal is to evolve into a significant mid-tier next-generation gold producer and ultimately become a leading senior global gold producer,” he said.
OTHER EXPANSION APPROVALS
Meanwhile, the Allied board also approved an allocation for the advancement of the Diba project, located 15 km south of the processing plant at its flagship Sadiola gold mine, in Mali. The company previously announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire the Diba project from Elemental Altus Royalty with the aim of providing higher-grade and lower-cost oxide ore feed to the Sadiola gold mine, particularly in 2024 and 2025.
Allied plans to progress with delineation drilling, road, and infrastructure upgrades throughout 2023 and intends to confirm mineral reserves, and commence ore processing at Diba in the first half of 2024.
The total development costs approved by the board, including expenses for an access road to transport ore to the Sadiola plant, are expected to be $12-million in 2023 and 2024.
The board also approved the Phase 1 expansion of Sadiola, with a total capital investment of $61.6-million, scheduled for execution in 2024. This expansion is part of a broader plan for Sadiola, transitioning the mine from producing gold from oxide ore to fresh rock. In this initial phase, the existing plant, originally designed for oxide ore processing, will be upgraded to handle up to 60% of the total ore feed as fresh rock.
As a result of this upgrade, Sadiola is expected to increase its gold production from 175 000 oz/y to an average level of 200 000 oz/y between 2024 and 2028.
The Phase 2 expansion, planned as a new processing plant to be built beginning in 2027 and dedicated to processing fresh rock starting in 2029, is expected to increase production to an average of 400 000 oz/y for the first four years and 300 000 oz/y on average for the mine’s 19-year life, with AISC expected to decrease to below $1 000 per gold ounce.
In addition to these developments, the board has approved an optimization plan encompassing a series of enhancements at existing mines. These enhancements include upgraded and improved power generation facilities, instrumentation upgrades, improved procurement and supply chain processes and management, enhanced contractor interaction for improved mine production and operational right-sizing to improve efficiency and costs across all of the company’s mines.
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Sebastien Buemi is a Swiss race car driver famous for racing in Formula One and winning the FIA World Endurance Championship. Having won the endurance title two times and Formula E once, Buemi rose to fame in the racing world. With experience in Formula One racing, Sebastien has managed to achieve great things. He, like almost all other racers, started from karting and has been a familiar name ever since.
With the ever-growing popularity of car racing over the years, fans are eager to learn more about Buemi's day-to-day life. He has established himself as one of the top racers in the world, so people are curious about how he handles pressure from fans and critics and how he balances his personal life along with it. So, in this biography, let's talk more about Sebastien Buemi's rise to fame and the success that has followed him.
Grandfather Was A Racer
The racer was born Sébastien Olivier Buemi on October 31, 1988, to Swiss parents Antoine Buemi and Veronique Buemi in Aigle, Sweden. Sebastien Buemi's father and mother are very supportive of his career and have attended many of his races too. The former and other members of his family often talk about how much the couple sacrificed for their son's dream of being a race car driver.
Buemi's maternal grandfather, Georges Gachnang, was also a racer. He used to race in many circuits when he was working as a Toyota mechanic for fifty years. Likewise, Sebastien Buemi's parents were VW dealers in Aigle and owned a body shop.
Sebastien Buemi's father was a mechanic and still has the garage, where his mother and brother also work. Additionally, when Buemi was five years old, he was gifted his first kart by his dad which began his car racing journey. Moreover, the racer traces his ancestry back to Italy as his great grandparents were Italians, and claims he was brought up in the culture of community bonding.
Sebastien Buemi Net Worth And Career
Three years after getting his first kart, Sebastien started his racing career at the age of eight. It took him a year to win his first title as he claimed the Swiss Minis Championship, followed by four Swiss Karting titles Mini, Mini90, and SuperMini, among others. With one championship win along with 13 total victories in Formula E, Buemi has certainly amassed a considerable sum of amount. Thus, Sebastien Buemi's net worth must be immense.
The driver has had plenty of achievements in his career so far. From winning the European Kart Championship in 2002 to the Italian Kart Championship a year later, he established himself as an excellent kart racer. He also won the BMW Scholarship title near the end of 2003 and got the funds that would help him compete in the 2004 Formula BMW Championship. However, he finished third behind runner-up Sebastian Vettel.
After that, Buemi was approached by Red Bull to sign a five-year sponsorship deal in 2005. That propelled his career to greater heights as he started racing in 2006 and 2007 in Formula Three, followed by driving an F1 car for the first time. His first Grand Prix was very memorable as his whole family came out there to support him, including his two uncles.
In his first-ever F1 Qualifying session, Buemi drove Toro Rosso STR4 and finished seventh as Lewis Hamilton was disqualified. He is one of the few racers like Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen, and Alain Prost to ever score points on his debut Grand Prix. Also, he finished the season in 16th place with six points.
Likewise, after three full seasons with Toro Rosso in F1, Sebastien joined Red Bull as its third driver. His task was to work on the development of the car and be ready to take over one of the two drivers in a Grand Prix when needed a backup. In the 2012 season, the racer competed in Le Mans 24 Hours. Unfortunately, his car was retired after his co-driver Anthony Davidson crashed.
Moreover, Buemi won the 2014 WEC season with four victories and seven podium finishes with 166 points. He and Davidson were crowned World Champions in Doha, Qatar. The former also won the Formula E title in the 2015-16 season. He then claimed four titles of 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Le Mans' prize money for the overall winner was estimated to be $40,852.8 (€40,000), as per BOLAVIP. Also, the average pay of a Formula E driver is $61,198 per annum. So, Buemi must have earned considerably from his prize money and competing in Formula E. Aside from that, he has also signed sponsorship contracts with Maxon and Swiss Visio. Hence, Sebastien Buemi's net worth must be significant.
Married To His Long-Time Girlfriend
The former Formula E champ has been happily married to his long-time girlfriend, Jennifer Buemi since August 2015. The couple has known each other since they were teenagers and later fell in love. Sebastien Buemi's wife was working as a pediatric nurse at the Rennaz Hospital as per a 2015 article.
Sebastien Buemi married his long-time girlfriend in August 2015. Image Source: Sebastien Buemi Instagram.
Sebastian Buemi's spouse hails from Montreux, Switzerland, and was quite busy with her job when the COVID-19 hit. The racer used to worry about her a lot but was appreciative of her dedication to saving lives.
Proud Father Of Two Sons
Sebastien considers himself quite lucky to be the father of two adorable kids. He often reminisces the sacrifice made by his father when he was growing up and questions himself if he can do the same thing for his children. Sebastien Buemi's sons are named Jules Buemi and Theo Buemi.
The former F1 racer's boys were born two years apart and look adorable. It is certain fatherhood has changed the Swiss driver as he seems to acknowledge the contribution of his dad in his career. Also, it can be reflected in how he thinks about his kids.
Overall, Buemi seems to be living a grand and comfortable life with his beautiful family. Let's hope the sportsman can keep doing well in racing and make his family proud. Our best wishes are with the racer.
Trivia And Facts
- Sebastien became the European Karting champion at the age of 13.
- Buemi's cousin Natacha Gachnag competes in car racing too.
- He starred in a racing mini-series in 2017.
- He has 97K followers on Instagram and 126.8K followers on Twitter.
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Upgrade, a provider of personal credit lines and other consumer financial products, today announced that it’s agreed to acquire Uplift, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) vendor, for $100 million in cash and stock.
It’s likely not the exit Uplift was hoping for — and a sign of serious consolidation in the BNPL space, which just a few years ago was booming, buoyed by pandemic-era spending habits. Uplift had raised nearly $700 million in equity and debt, securing $123 million at a reported $195 million valuation in its Series C round alone.
In a conversation with TechCrunch, Renaud Laplanche, Upgrade’s CEO and a co-founder, said that Uplift initially reached out in May to inquire whether Upgrade would be interested in participating in Uplift’s Series D financing as a strategic investor. Upgrade, however, thought a purchase made more sense — and it’s tough to argue with that logic. Upgrade arguably got Uplift for a song.
“There’s a lot of areas of potential synergy,” Laplanche said. “We’re already providing BNPL and financing at the point of sale for home improvements and auto purchases, so this is really an expansion of our strategy into travel as another vertical and another significant need of consumers.”
Laplanche is referring to the BNPL-style product that Upgrade launched in October 2021, which lets users pay down their debt over six to 36 months with a fixed interest rate. Like many BNPL products on the market, Upgrade’s features a checkout option on merchants’ websites that allows Upgrade to group a user’s card purchases into one lump some and invoice them what they owe over four months.
In Uplift, Upgrade saw a gateway to a previously untapped portion of the BNPL segment: travel. Uplift, Laplanche noted, has a distribution network that includes 300 of the top airlines, cruise lines and hotel chains — a network that’d be tough to build from scratch.
“Travel is a big market, obviously — over $450 billion in annual consumer spending — and a significant area of financing and payments needs for our customers, so we believe there is a great opportunity to keep growing the distribution and user base,” Laplanche said.
Uplift was founded in 2014 by Brian Barth, who previously sold his travel startup SideStep to Kayak for $200 million. From the start, the focus was travel, with an emphasis on partnerships with the vacation package sites of United Airlines, Southwest and American Airlines as well as Allegiant Travel Company and Kayak.
Uplift’s core offering was installment plans for trips. For example, if a family was considering a trip to Disneyland for a price of $2,000, Uplift might’ve offered a one-year financing plan with monthly payments of $189 a month.
At one point, Uplift was on track to drive nearly $1 billion in loans — or so the company’s president, Robert Soderbery, claimed. And those rosy prospects attracted major backers like Madrone Capital Partners, DNX Ventures and Ridge Ventures. But evidently, business sagged somewhere down the line.
To blame could be general malaise in the BNPL sector post-pandemic, particularly among consumer-focused BNPL vendors.
Klarna, once Europe’s most valuable VC-backed company, suffered an 85% valuation cut, from $45.6 billion to just $6.7 billion in July 2022 following an $800 million round. Meanwhile, publicly traded BNPL companies like Affirm and Australia’s Zip have seen their share prices plummet; Affirm was recently forced to shut down its crypto unit and lay off 19% of its staff.
Changing consumer spending habits likely played a role in scaring investors away. But the threat of stricter oversight — and rising delinquency rates — undoubtedly had something to do with it, too.
The purchase of Uplift effectively doubles Upgrade’s customer base, adding 3.3 million users to the platform, and comes as Upgrade weighs an IPO. Laplanche previously said that Upgrade would aim for a public offering sometime in 2023, but it’s unclear whether the company’s still committed to that timeline.
Over the past several years — perhaps in anticipation of an IPO, whenever it ends up arriving — Upgrade has sought to diversify its offerings, launching a rewards checking account, a Bitcoin rewards card, a credit card with BNPL-like options and a debit rewards card for everyday purchases. Laplanche says that Upgrade’s looking to provide close to $10 billion in credit by year-end 2023.
“Travel has become more expensive in the last couple of years, and we’re glad we can provide financing for yet another large expense category, and make that financing more affordable through Upgrade’s access to low-cost capital,” he added. “This ‘merchant network’ strategy is a great complement to the direct-to-consumer strategy we’ve implemented with mobile banking, cards and loans.”
Uplift’s team will join Upgrade in “various capacities,” Laplanche says, moving from their current teams to corresponding teams at Upgrade (e.g. finance to finance). But mum’s the word on the C-suite’s new roles.
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Salon Hair Duster Brush
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Our company Apptimum Labs Inc. a software consulting firm located in Delaware, USA with offices in Europe and Pakistan is growing at an exponential rate. The company is co-founded by Ken Burge an ex Microsoft senior developer with 30 years of experience in software development and Sadan Masroor an ex Mastercard Foundation and Booking.com lead developer. You can check our company page on LinkedIn to know more about the founders. We currently have clients in US, Canada, UK and Germany and most of them are VC funded startup's working in AdTech, Fintech and Home renovation space. Our expertise lies in providing end to end solutions to our clients using React JS or Vue JS with Ruby on Rails or Elixir backends. We are currently recruiting for Business Development Executive to work with us.
- Looking for a Business Development Executive responsible for managing the client communication.
- The candidate must have outstanding communication skills with the ability to understand technical concepts.
- Generate business through online platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, LinkedIn.
- Must be good at writing detailed customized proposals.
- Understand client's requirements.
- Submit complete and professional bids on time with regular follow-ups.
- Set up profiles and portfolios on freelance marketplaces.
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- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
- Must have 0-2 years of experience in Business.
- Must be fluent in English.
- Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
Here are few advantages of working with us:
- Work on the best projects from all around the world
- Market competitive Salary
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Have you ever had an experience with a Spiritual guide? Many people report encounters with invisible or visible beings who appear in times of need, during life-threatening situations, or in a dream. Sometimes surrounded by white or blue light, they come to protect or to bring comfort. They are there to help any Soul ready to awaken to greater love, truth, and an awareness of God. Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar explains, “Many people have recognized an ECK Master as a childhood guide or inner guide from their past. They are the guardian angels we sometimes hear about today. But not all guardian angels are ECK Masters.” —Spiritual Experiences Guidebook, p. 9.
How do people work with these inner guides? Join us online to talk about this intriguing topic, Wednesday, February 23rd from 7 – 8 pm EST. Hear stories, share your experiences, ask questions, or just listen. Try out a simple spiritual practice that can help you communicate with spiritual guides and discover the next step on your life’s journey. Register now to attend or view the event description for more information.
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For Giving Tuesday on December 1st, show your support for the next generation of environmental justice leaders! The Ecology Center’s Youth Environmental Academy (YEA) develops environmental literacy and leadership skills among teens and young adults. Our aim is to inspire, engage, and educate young people from communities historically disenfranchised and left out of the environmental movement. Without the next generation of leaders, we will not be able to achieve our mission.
This year, any contribution, in any amount, donated for Giving Tuesday will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 by our fantastic Board of Directors! Your one time donation can leverage long lasting change. Please help us reach our goal of $10,000 today.
Through programming based on the nationally acclaimed Roots of Success curriculum, youth emerge from the Ecology Center’s YEA program with knowledge in these areas: 1) Health, Food Systems, Food Justice, and Sustainable Agriculture, 2) Alternative Energy, 3) Climate Change, 4) Water Conservation, and 5) Waste Management and Recycling.
Upon graduation, each YEA member receives Certificates of Completion. Their experience in our program gives them proficiency in environmental literacy, community engagement, and nutrition education, building their resumes at a critical point in their lives. Their experience goes beyond the page, with field trips, hands-on workshops and practical day-to-day projects. Your Giving Tuesday donation will directly support young people pursuing “green” careers.
Quality youth programming that employs, mentors, and lifts up young people takes a community of support. $10,000 will allow us to hire 2 youth leaders in 2016 so they can serve as Youth Environmental Academy instructors and gain valuable on-the-job experience.
Give us a head start – help us reach our goal for Giving Tuesday of $10,000 by making a donation today!
Your support goes a long way! Your Giving Tuesday gift will not only be matched, but it will be a vote of confidence in our young people. Supporting teens at such a pivotal point in their lives can have far-reaching effects. Read more about how a recent award has inspired and motivated Dante Kaleo Alnas-Benson, an amazing young adult who has risen through our organization.
With gratitude on behalf of our youth,
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ECONOMYNEXT – The 2022 annual average return on Sri Lanka’s largest contributory pension scheme, the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), has fallen to its lowest in nearly two decades, Central Bank data showed.
The annual average return in the last year fell to 9.52 percent from the previous year’s 11.40 percent, a central bank response to a Right to Information (RTI) request showed.
Returns on EPF has raised concerns among contributors after the government decided to include EPF investments in the government treasury bonds under the domestic debt optimization (DDO) process.
Last year’s lower return has been recorded despite market interest rates being more than 30 percent towards the end of the year. In contrast, the fund has given a double digit return in 2020 when the market interest rates hovered in single digits.
Analysts have predicted the returns to be further low with the central bank opting for the government’s DDO option.
A central bank analysis on DDO showed the return on EPF could fall to as low as 6.79 percent if the DDO option was not chosen within the next 12 years as against 8.02 percent if opted for DDO.
Trade unions and some politically motivated fractions opposed the government move to include the EPF investments under the DDO. However, parliament approved the move early this month.
According to the data made available from 2005, the central bank, which is the custodian of the EPF, has given the highest return of 16.03 percent in 2009.
The island nation’s largest pension fund has almost 21-million member accounts including 18.3 million non-contributing accounts due to some members having multiple number of accounts.
The 3.38 trillion-rupee ($10.6 billion) worth fund as of end 2022 is managed by the central bank, including its investment decisions.
As of end 2022, the central bank has invested 3.23 trillion rupees or 95.7 percent of the total EPF in government securities, while 84.1 billion rupees has been invested in listed companies in the Colombo Stock Exchange, the central bank said quoting the EPF audited financial statement. (Colombo/September 21/2023)
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The Glock 17 Gen 3 9mm For Sale full size handgun is chambered in 9MM. Equipped with a 4.49" Barrel, Polymer Frame, Matte Finish, Fixed Sights, and 2 X 17Rd Magazines. Gen 3 Glock 17 is Designed for professionals, the Glock 17 Gen 3 9mm For Sale is trusted by law enforcement officers and military personnel around the globe because of its unsurpassed reliability. With the signature "Safe Action" trigger system, the Glock 17 9 mm Luger pistol is safe, easy, and quick - precisely what you need in critical situations. Included two 10-round magazines. Model: GL1750201AF.
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Employ theories of acquisition of a primary and new language in instruction.
Assessment: 25 pts.
TA: 45 Minutes
Teachers can better serve English learners when they know how to determine strengths and weak- nesses of each student. This results in lessons prepared to support them as they develop literacy in a second language.
Students have begun to explore literacy from a second language perspective. After viewing Makoto’s case study, they will make observations of her literacy development and her strengths and weaknesses.
1. Students will complete a Literacy Profile for Makoto in groups, focusing specifially on her literacy needs. Use the following to complete Section 1 of Makoto's Literacy Profile (Note as you analyze Makoto's case you will type over the text in the document):
- Watch Makoto’s video case study as a class. (See directions below.)
- Divide into groups of three, analyze Makoto's Case Study Notes.
- Include her WIDA scores (listening 4 or 5, speaking 4, reading 4, and writing 4)
- Her DIBELS score is at grade level.
Note: Some of Makoto’s test scores may seem confusing—take what you can from it, but don’t spend time figuring it out and analyzing it.
2. To complete Section 2 (Goals), make cognitive, linguistic, and social/affective goals that will improve her literacy skills.
Viewing Makoto’s Video Case from Second Language Literacy Case: A Video Ethnography
- Go to tellcases.byu.edu Username: tellcases Password: video
- Go to TELL 430, click on Second Language Literacy Case
- Once you get to the case, you will notice that Makoto is the first probe listed for the following studies: Who Am I?, Who Am I as a Reader? Families, and Classrooms.
- Be sure to watch the Makoto segments. You might review the perspectives about Makoto (these are the tabs listed at the top) or any of the expert quotes and commentary that is more general.
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LaLiga decided to say “Namaste” to India by bringing in former Spanish player Aitor Ocio for an exclusive match screening and we didn’t miss the chance to attend this amazing event!
The match was a clash between two of the most captivating sides in the LaLiga Santander 2016-17 so far, Sevilla and Atletico Madrid.
The match screening was special as former Sevilla player Aitor Ocio, who has amassed a total of 173 appearances for Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao as a central defender was there to interact with the fans and promote the Spanish league in India.
It was amazing to have a Copa Del Rey and 2-time UEFA Cup winner in the house with us and that made the atmosphere even better.
The screening was held at Yes Minister, Essex Farms starting from 8:30 p.m., with the event being an invite-only event for all the LaLiga fans (Yes, we’re bragging that we got invited. Haha.) and it was an amazing initiative to promote the league due to a recent surge in the fan-base of Spanish clubs in India.
The night took a rather fun turn since we were served with chilled Mahou beer and tons of food, ranging from pizza, orly fish and other snacks throughout the event and that was all on the house.
Chilled beer, amazing food and a live football match between two amazing rivals. What else does a man need to make his Sunday night better? Haha!
Coming to the match, it was Atletico Madrid who had the last laugh as they beat Sevilla by a score line of 3 -1 in the Vicente Calderon stadium and it was a good time for all the Atletico fans present at the event.
Nonetheless, Sevilla are 3rd in the LaLiga standings right now and it’ll be nice to see if they can hold off competition from Atletico in the long run who are just two points behind them in the 4th position.
Aitor Ocio, who was played for Sevilla and won 3 major titles was more than humble as he posed for selfies with all the fans and gave interviews to everyone who asked.
He mentioned about his purpose of visit and further acknowledged the support and fan following of Spanish football in India, which has seen a massive increase in the last decade and I think this screening was just another step towards a more inclusive initiative to make India a global football hub.
The event was marked by a flurry of foreign fans as well, as everybody enjoyed an electric atmosphere during the screening and chilled over great food and drinks.
India On Track and LaLiga were the masterminds behind this crazy event and it was an amazing opportunity for me as a football fan to see a culture of football growing in my country and especially with the rise of fan-following of the Premier League in England, it’s nice to see that Spanish football is gaining massive popularity in India.
You’d Also Like To Read : Football In India Needs To Grow And We Need A Proper National League For That
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Burberry Signatures Extreme Botanicals Snow Blossom Eau de Parfum 100mlPrice €249.00
- Snow Blossom Eau de Parfum by Burberry Signatures. Inspired by the essence of snowflakes forming on petals.
- Green and powdery violet is balanced with a base of white musk.
- Housed in an elegant glass bottle finished with a leather knot.
- 100ml/3.3fl oz
- Item 40833211
- Made in Spain
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Clothing and style can serve us in a variety of different ways. Our clothing can send a message about who we are, be a form of creative expression, and boost our confidence. But style definitely doesn’t fall into the category of one-size-fits-all.
The best approach to dressing well is to learn the basic principles of style, and apply them to your individual personality and body type. This can be especially true for guys who fall on either end of the body type spectrum, like the tall and skinny guy.
What works for tall and skinny guys?
Being taller with a slimmer build is awesome! Clothing will drape well on your body, your presence is hard to miss in a room; and when a slim guy puts on even a little muscle, it is lean, defined, and attractive.
But being skinny and tall does come with its own unique set of challenges.
Sometimes our height or frame can be a source of insecurity, and while we want to be unique, sticking out due to our height can be awkward at times.
Not knowing what to wear and how to wear it only adds to your feelings of insecurity and awkwardness. So while we may not be able to help with everything, we can at least give you a few casual style and fashion tips for your build.
These tips will help you mitigate some of the perceived downsides of your build, maximize the benefits, and of course, help you dress your best and feel more confident..
1. Avoid Extremes In Fit
Fit is the first rule of style, and this is even more true for men with a skinny / slender build.
You might think that dressing in larger, baggy clothing will hide your skinner build, but dressing in baggy clothing has the opposite effect: giving the appearance of “drowning” in your clothes (or that you’re a huge fan of 90s boy bands). While dressing in super tight clothing only highlights skinny limbs.
Err on the side of slim and fitted—but not too tight—when it comes to your clothing. Don’t hesitate to have your clothing tailored, even casual clothing.
Some examples of when to tailor casual clothing: maybe you have a button-up
Basically, any excess fabric that hides your physique should be brought in so that it fits you and shows you off a bit without being skin tight.
While a tailor will be well worth it, the easiest move you can make is shopping brands that make clothing designed for your build. We’ve also got you covered there with some suggestions, so read on!
2. Layering Is Your Friend
I’m definitely #TeamLayering.
Layering is a great technique any man can use to be more stylish, but it also has added benefits for skinny guys. Layering will go a long way to adding structure and size to your frame, giving you a muscular but lean look.
One of my go-to looks is a classic hoodie with either my motorcycle jacket or a down jacket layered on top. Another lighter option is to throw a flannel over that hoodie instead of a jacket.
Also, when it comes to jackets for your layering, choose something with structured shoulders, or a lapel. A blazer or a motorcycle jacket will be better for your build than say a bomber jacket.
The structure serves to make your shoulders appear broader and your waist more narrow, giving you a masculine “V” shape. (You’ll notice a trend: a lot of these tips are designed to help give you that aesthetically-pleasing shape.)
3. Dress To Balance Your Proportions
If you observe a full-body photo of yourself, where do you “carry” your height?
If you’re like me—long torso, relatively shorter legs with a 32” inseam—most T-shirts.
You may have the opposite problem, where all your height is in your legs, leaving you with a (relatively) short torso. That presents an entirely different set of challenges.
If you are in my camp, then long-line T-shirt will look like a “normal” length for your longer torso, which will help balance your proportions out visually.
Another way to balance your proportions as a tall guy with shorter legs is to wear a higher-rise pair of pants. This will visually extend your legs so that they are more proportionate to an otherwise longer torso.
For guys with longer legs, a mid- to low-rise pant could actually work to your advantage, making your legs appear shorter than they are. Again, this will give you that visual balance you need.
Another quick tip: Choose jeans or pants that come extra long/unhemmed and then cuff the ends. The cuff has the opposite effect of high rise pants and visually shortens the legs, balancing them with the shorter torso.
The idea here isn’t to hide your height, but to even out your proportions so everything appears more visually balanced.
4. Avoid Pinstripes Like The Plague
Vertical stripes will only elongate your look, adding to an already slender appearance.
Pinstripes are reserved for real neck-and-shoulders guys like The Rock or John Cena… the rest of us mere tall and skinny mortals need to choose plain patterns, and more “boxy” / full designs.
Most style tips are principles and not rules. This is the exception.
If you’re slim and tall, and you want to downplay that height a bit, don’t wear pinstripes. However if you love stripes, you can wear them elsewhere in your outfit, just avoid stripes that are bold and vertical.
Opt instead for other variations, such as a repp stripe tie, a thin horizontal stripe T-shirt, etc. Thin stripes, or wide horizontal / diagonal stripes worn in less conspicuous ways (e.g. NOT a pinstripe suit) won’t elongate your appearance.
5. Buy A Great Henley, Wear It Often
A great henley is one that fits comfortably—but not loosely—on your shoulders with enough length in the sleeve to reach your wrist bone. I prefer them with a softer, stretchier fabric, but you can go with something more coarse as long as it is designed with an athletic fit.
What makes a henley great is that it’s design naturally gives you that V shape and broader shoulders we’ve been talking about—even forming an actual V with the open buttons. So be sure to let a couple of buttons down, otherwise you lose that effect.
The henley is one of those basics that are stylish, masculine, and perfect in a variety of outfits (meaning they’re great for layering). The henley pairs super well with a flannel or jean jacket for a very rugged look. A shawl sweater for a hipster look goes great over a henley as well. The henley also makes a great outer layer if you throw a crew neck
Other clothing options that will give you that same V effect are polos, button down
6. Perfect The Fit Of Your Sleeves
Obviously, you don’t need to be layered up all the time. When it comes time to just wear a T-shirt, the best thing you can do is make sure the sleeves are fitted around your arms, and come down to around the mid-tricep.
Excess fabric or short sleeves that are too long will not be flattering to your arms, but a fitted sleeve will leverage the advantage of being lean, while still making the “guns” look bigger.
A lot of T-shirts that have fitted sleeves.
One visual trick to looking bulkier when it comes to long sleeve T-shirt to either the mid-forearm or above the elbow.
A lot of tall guys have difficulty finding
Just another reason to check out some of the brands we’ll have suggested for you below.
7. Wear Lighter Colors To Look Bigger
Color is one of the best tools in our style arsenal and if you’re looking to have a bigger, more full look, opting for lighter colors will help you out. Some great options are white, heathered grey, and of course lighter shades of any color.
This isn’t to say you can never or shouldn’t ever wear dark colors. Dark colors are great! But they can have a slimming effect—something you don’t need. So this is just something to be aware of and use strategically.
But of course, have fun experimenting with all different shades and colors, and don’t rule anything out. There are no hard-and-fast rules in style, but as per usual this is a principle you can apply when making decisions.
A Few Brands We Suggest
Here are some menswear brands that cater to the tall and slim body type.
Cuts Clothing has some of the best T-shirts for guys with a longer torso.
True Classic Tees
True Classic Tees is making a name for itself by being an athletic fit
The Next Level (on Amazon)
The Next Level is a more budget friendly option for a T-shirt. It doesn’t excel in length or sleeves, but they get the job done and are a very affordable option.
Jeans and Pants
Here is a list of brands for jeans and pants that have at least a 36” inseam option, as well as
The brand is “youthful” but they have a nice quality and stretch to them. 36” inseams are available, and AE is a budget-friendly option.
The OG jean company has inseam options up to 40”. For tall and skinny guys, the 512 Slim Taper and 513 Slim Straight seem to work well.
Bonus: These two fits have a 36+” inseam option as well… great for you long-legged gents.
For chinos, Levi’s has the XX Slim Taper Fit, which is a great option.
Bonobos’ chinos have a nice stretch, a wide selection of colorways and fits, and most importantly, 36” inseam options.
American Tall is a clothing brand dedicated to designing clothing for tall men 6’3” – 7’1” (and tall women as well, 5’9” to 6’6”). If you fall within that range, I encourage you to check out their site! Tons of great options that should fit you well.
While Asos is a retailer, they do carry brands that cater to taller men, and they have a specific “Tall” section.
Clothes Don’t Have To Fit You Awkwardly If You’re Tall and SKinny
Dressing for your body type isn’t about hiding who you are, because we want you to feel freaking confident and awesome in your own skin.
Instead, we hope these tips help you recognize that clothing is a tool— a fun and creative one—that can be an advantage if you learn how to use it.
Apply these style tips and you’ll be well on your way to dressing sharp (for your individual body type) and feeling a boost of confidence in no time.
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Background: Most studies describing experience with laparoendoscopic single-site surgery hysterectomy are multi-institutional. These studies report the pooled experience of multiple providers. Consequently, these studies do not reflect the single-provider experience, a perspective that is most relevant to the individual practitioner. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the experience of a single provider with single-incision laparoscopy as a primary approach to all benign hysterectomies. Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted in a northeastern U.S. hospital involving patients who underwent hysterectomies for benign indications. The patients were operated on by a single surgeon over a 1-year period before and after initiation of a single-incision program at the hospital. Group differences were compared using the Student's t-test.The main outcome measure sought was operative time. Results: Overall 37 patients underwent hysterectomy via a single-incision approach, while 41 had conventional multiport laparoscopy. There were no statistically significant differences in body mass index, age, or number of previous surgeries between the groups. The weight of the uterine specimens was significantly higher in the single-incision group (249±192), compared to the conventional laparoscopy group (106±46). The mean time of procedure and EBL did not differ between the two groups. There was one conversion to laparotomy in the conventional laparoscopy group, as a result of extensive adhesions and technical difficulties, and one major intraoperative complication in the single-incision group (bladder and bowel injury) requiring minilaparotomy. Fourteen (39%) patients in the single-incision laparoscopy group required placement of at least one additional trocar through a separate incision. Conclusions: Transition to single-incision laparoscopy as the primary approach to hysterectomy for benign indications is possible. Operative time and morbidity are not significantly altered.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Neil has more than 20 years of experience in IP, having spent time in both private practice and the UK patents department of Siemens. Neil is well placed to advise clients on the new Unified Patent Court (UPC) - see further details at EIP Amar, our alliance created to support clients in any litigation before the UPC.
He specialises in physics and electronics inventions and has particular experience in prosecuting telecommunications and Internet patents. He also has expertise in the field of engine technology, having dealt with inventions concerning engine valve control systems and fuel injectors. He has frequently represented clients in oral proceedings at the EPO, including contested proceedings before Opposition Divisions and the Boards of Appeal.
Neil has a PhD from the University of Manchester, for which he used scanning tunnelling microscopy to study nano-sized structures formed on the surfaces of wide band gap semiconductors. He has a degree in Natural Sciences specialising in Physics from Cambridge University.
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Run a premium online community powered by SkyVerge’s powerful WooCommerce Memberships plugin?Then we have some great news!
With our new Addon, you’ll be able to see and use your customers’ Membership changes, tags and meta data in Intercom.
Under the patronage of an extremely generous eWI Core customer, we’ve been working hard on an addon to sync all events and tags you’ll need to not only provide superb customer support, but also send out ultra-personalised automatic and manual messages via Intercom.
As is tradition for our plugins and addons, we’ll be giving a 50% discount to all store owners and developers who participate in the beta programme.
We can’t wait to get this into your hands, and give your Membership stores even more support super-powers.
Featured image for this blog post borrowed lovingly from the official WooCommerce Memberships video.
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September 8 is UNESCO’s International Literacy Day. One overlooked aspect of literacy limitations is its impact on voting.
Those who cannot read or who only read in non-majority languages are often disenfranchised from election processes that cater only to those who read and write the majority language of a country. Fortunately, new voting technology is helping to alleviate this problem and make elections more inclusive.
Literacy rates worldwide have continually risen in recent history. The global literacy rate for people over age 15 is 86.3%. Moreover, the average literacy rate across developed nations is 99.2%. Unfortunately, there are still 750 million illiterate adults around the world, two-thirds of whom are women. According to UNESCO (2018), “literacy challenges persist, distributed unevenly across countries and populations. Embracing linguistic diversity is central to addressing these challenges and achieving sustainable development.”
UNESCO’s 2019 theme, Literacy and Multilingualism, dovetails nicely with the celebration of the International Year of Indigenous Languages. Today’s election technology can support the participation of multicultural communities in the election process.
Why is it relevant?
People mostly understand literacy as a function of education. But it goes beyond reading and writing. The International Literacy Association (ILA) defines it as the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, compute, and communicate using visual, audible and digital materials across disciplines and in any context.
Similarly, enabling multilingual options in digital democracies is closely linked to the progress of inclusive societies.
Here there are five ways in which election management systems and electronic voting support literacy and multilingualism during the voting process.
- Election systems designers and developers are leveraging machine learning and other AI technologies to make voting more accessible to voters with differing language needs such as indigenous communities or illiterate electors.
- Electronic voting systems offer a human-centered voting experience including multilingual interfaces on a single device and secure and convenient options for everyone, regardless of their (digital) literacy rate.
- Election technologies−including e-voting−have successfully reduced barriers to participation in countries with significant aboriginal communities, such as Canada, Australia, the Philippines, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador.
- Technology can support election management bodies meet the challenges of “decoding digital literacy,” helping voters understand and apply digital information during voting.
- The election technology industry has recognized the value of supporting STEM education and basic computer coding, particularly for girls. Doing so supports the development of a diverse future workforce.
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The Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) has found a new venue for an exhibit of Palestinian children’s artwork from Gaza, less than two weeks after the Museum of Children’s Art in Oakland (MOCHA) apparently caved to pressure by local and national pro-Israeli lobby groups to cancel the show.
In a press release, MECA stated:
As promised, the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) presented “A Child’s View From Gaza” on the scheduled opening date, September 24, 2011. The art exhibit opened in the courtyard outside of the Museum of Children’s Art (MOCHA) in Oakland to a tremendous crowd of supporters.
“A Child’s View from Gaza” features the work of young Palestinian children who lived through Israel’s attacks in the winter of 2008-09 — which killed approximately 1,400 people, including several hundred children — and have used art therapy to process their trauma and grief.
On Saturday, 24 September, the day that the art exhibit was planned to open at MOCHA, more than 500 people — led by a marching band — stood outside the museum carrying the childrens’ artwork in their hands, celebrating the young artists and their freedom of expression.
During the event, MECA’s executive director Barbara Lubin announced that the exhibit had found a new venue — a bigger, better gallery space just around the corner from MOCHA. Days earlier, Lubin said that MOCHA board members had told her that they would consider putting the show back on at their museum, but it would have to be “modified.”
In response, MECA stated that:
We at MECA made a commitment to the children of Gaza to share their experiences and perspectives, and consider any modifications to the art exhibit as a form of censorship. Children everywhere deserve to be heard, but we have an even greater responsibility to listen to the stories of children under siege and who survived Israel’s brutal military assault in 2008-2009.
MECA made a video of Saturday’s grassroots protest against the censorship of the exhibit:
Ziad Abbas, associate director of MECA, says in the video:
Here we are, the people are raising their voices, people are coming to the exhibition, and this is an amazing moment. No to censorship, no to silencing the Palestinian people, the Palestinian children. This is a moment for justice.
The gallery is located at 917 Washington Street in downtown Oakland. MECA is looking for volunteers to staff the gallery during opening hours (which will be posted on their website soon) over the next two months. You can call them at 510-548-0542, or visit www.mecaforpeace.org for more information.
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I'm back again with a nodal analysis question. I'm getting better, but I've come to a problem again.
Consider the following circuit with the bottom node as ground:
I specifically don't know how to deal with the two lower left branches. When I apply KVL I get equations of the form v1 = v1 and v2 = v2, which is not helpful. One of them is also a dependent source, so I can't just use source transformations as far as I know.
I know that this problem ought to be a lot easier with mesh current analysis. Unfortunately, I'm doing this problem for educational purposes and we're expected to be able to solve this problem with nodal analysis too.
Thanks in advance again, Joshua
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I adore this soft hair accessory. My hair is protected when I use it and the colors are gorgeous.
Plum Leaf Silk Scrunchie
Love my new silk scrunchie! It keeps my hair up perfectly while I sleep and my hair looks beautiful when I take my hair down in the morning!
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PINKY RED SATIN FABRIC
Satin Furnishing Fabric with a Stunning Smooth finish – it is from Belfield – Design Name: Sicily Blush.
A quality fabric, it is ideal for a multitude of furnishing projects. Some customers have even used this for dressmaking too.
The fabric width is approximately of 54″/1.38m.
Ellbee Stock Code
PLEASE NOTE: This was purchased as an discontinued fabric, it is neither Seconds or Rejected stock and is straight from the roll.
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Volumetric mixers are becoming more and more important in the construction industry. Contractors are shifting from traditional concrete pouring to volumetric more each year because these mixers provide a variety of advantages. So why are volumetric mixers important? Read on and find out!
Split face block is one of the more interesting building materials. It has many advantages and is often use for building exteriors, especially in cities. But how is it made? And how does that affect its quality? We’ve answered all your questions about it.
Concrete block is one of the most important building units in today’s world. When you’re constructing a project using these blocks, it’s important to know all the tips and tricks. We know high-quality blocks are essential to use, but what else should you be doing? We have 4 tips for using concrete block that will make your project even better!
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I'm unable to get any notifications when getting pinged by people, or sending private messages.
I'm running on osx and running
terminal-notifier works fine. I've also tried to execute
rcirc-notify-page-test function and it works as expected. However, when people actually send me messages, nothing happens.
I'm using Emacs 24.4.1 (installed via
brew) and I installed
rcirc-notify manually from the current gist master with hash id
I've copied it to
~/.emacs.d/lisp folder, where
.emacs.d/ is a symbolic link, and I've configured it like this:
(add-to-list 'load-path "~/.emacs.d/lisp/") (eval-after-load 'rcirc '(require 'rcirc-notify)) ;; rcirc settings (eval-after-load "rcirc" '(progn ;; List of rooms to join (setq rcirc-server-alist '(("irc.freenode.net" :channels ("#emacs" "#infinispan")))) ;; Identification for IRC server connections (setq rcirc-default-user-name "galderz" rcirc-default-nick "galderz" rcirc-default-full-name "Galder") (message "rcirc has been configured.")))
Any ideas how to debug this further, or even better, solve this?
I've tried both terminal and windowed emacs and same thing applies to both.
Thanks in advance!
p.s. I've not tried ERC yet...
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For Fuck’s Sake Magnet
This goodie's gone for good—but we've got tons of other fun stuff on hand!
This magnet sees you. And when you place it in just the right spot on your fridge (or file cabinet or wherever)—it SPEAKS for you, too. Oh, the technology!
- File under: cool magnets that can read your mind
- More fun than a silent scream or audible sigh
- Magnet measures 3.54" x 2.36"
This is just what my fridge needed :)! I say this all the time, along with many other variations of my favorite cuss word. Makes me laugh! I love your shop, thank you!
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For Maurice Mureau, CEO of crypto investment fund operator Hodl, there’s “not a lot left” to invest in anymore. With soaring inflation, bonds are no go, real estate is getting more difficult, but there is one asset class that’s (unsurprisingly) catching the fund manager’s attention – cryptocurrencies. During the European Blockchain Convention in Barcelona this week, Cointelegraph Editor Aaron Wood sat down with Mureau, who gave his insight on the outlook of the digital assets investment landscape.
“It’s just like the end of the 90s with the internet bubble, so you’re still early in the space,” said Mureau. “A very solid use case for crypto is becoming apparent in the gaming industry, where people invest time that you can earn from it, and that’s all arranged by the blockchain.” He reiterated that there would be only 21 million Bitcoin in existence with no more printing. Therefore, alluding to hyperinflation in Turkey and Argentina, Mureau said that central banks can’t print more of the digital currency. “So that, for me, makes for a very safe hedge. 30% Volatility in asset prices can be bad, but not if you lose 70% on your local currency’s purchasing power each year.”
When asked about his advice to new crypto investors, Mureau explained for institutional investors, who are typically risk-averse about protecting their capital, that anywhere between 1% to 5% would be an ideal exposure target. However, he suggested that retail investors, especially those who are young, can easily go beyond that target as there will be ample future income to supplement the portfolio. Currently, digital assets represent as little as 0.12% of all financial assets outstanding. “So if it goes from 2% to 4%, which is more than 10x from now, that means you’ve got a bit of a mature model. If you times the original number by 12, you’re at the level of gold.”
Of course, institutional investors typically have access to much more in-depth sources of information. But when asked about what retail investors can do to hone in their research, Mureau said:
“First, on-chain analysis is very important, because you can see who actually owns the coins. Suppose you see that 90% of the coins are owned by three individuals who are tied to the project, then you know it’s a bit scammy.”
He went on: “There are also loads of companies like ours, where they just write reports and put them on the website. Other elements Mureau recommended investors research are use cases, such as staking opportunity, social media presence, and inquiring about its community. “This might be a challenge, but it’s similar to the internet’s early days. Ultimately, the market will shake out those without meaningful traction and are just using crypto as a bandwagon.”
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"target_exposure_for_retail_investors": "Mureau advised retail investors, particularly younger ones, to consider allocating more than the 1% to 5% target for institutional investors, as they will have more time to grow their wealth and support their portfolios.",
"current_market_share_of_digital_assets": "Digital assets currently represent 0.12% of all financial assets outstanding."
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"scenario_if_market_share_doubles": "If the market share of digital assets doubles from 0.12% to 0.24%, it would represent a 20-fold increase from the current market share.",
"comparison_to_gold_market_value": "If the market share increases to 0.48% (twice the value of 0.24%), it would equate to the current market value of gold."
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"company_reports": "Investors can rely on reports written by companies like Mureau's, which are available on their websites.",
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"use_cases": "Staking opportunities, social media presence, and community involvement are essential factors to evaluate when researching crypto projects.",
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Probably the most important dessert of your life? Your wedding cake! A fun part of wedding planning is taste testing and choosing your cake...Read more
© Emerald Events 2020. All Rights Reserved. Wedding and Event Planners serving Surrey, North Delta, Langley and the Lower Mainland.
Day of Coordination | Funerals | Celebrations of Life | Full Day Wedding Planning | Corporate Event Planning | Elopement Wedding Planners
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Horizon 4x Dual Colour Traffic Advisor is a versatile assistant in traffic flow and control. It helps warn drivers and prevent congestion.
It can be used as a lightbar for emergency lighting (‘end flasher mode’) as well as traffic advisor. Dual warning memory allows for instant switch between light cycles.
- New Horizon 12 Optics in a super low profile with unbeatable seamless output
- New Q-Lock™ mechanism provides a tool-free quick and easy replacement of lightheads
- Dual warning memory for instant switch between flash patterns
- Steady Burn mode as Full Flood or Scene lights
- End Flasher mode for concurrent Traffic Advising and Warning
- Solid Aluminium extrusion for heat dissipation
- Non-volatile memory recalls last flash pattern used at power up
- Reverse polarity protection
Technical specifications for Horizon 4x Dual Colour Traffic Advisor:
(depending on flash pattern)
|Avg. current (depending on flash pattern)||18W|
|Wires||Power wire x1 +VDC @18AWG
Power wire x1 -GND @18AWG
Function wire x4 @24AWG
|Operating temperature||-30°C to +65°C|
|Storage temperature||-40°C to +75°C|
|No of flash petterns||50 warning patterns / 16 traffic arrows|
|Certifications*||ECE R10, SAE J595, CA 13, CISPR 25|
*Approvals may vary depending on actual lighthead configuration.
|No of LED elements||12X per lighthead|
|LED color||Blue, red, amber, white|
Other traffic advisors in our offer can be browsed here.
*The product may differ from image.
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There’s no denying it, the world is a radically different place right now and we have no idea when or if life will ever be quite normal again. It’s that feeling of unknown futures, which Kessler has articulated as anticipatory grief. For some, our world has been shifted upside down, inside out, and we’re left wondering what now? The precariousness of our current reality has led some to lose their jobs and businesses, optimism, or loved ones. The uncertainty of this whole experience is paralyzing. During these unprecedented times, anxiety can be all consuming and crippling.
So what do we do? How can we stay focused on anything at this time? Well, the truth is that we can’t. Well that may not be entirely true, but I think we’ve all experienced moments where it’s challenging to focus or perform at 100%. I recently joined a discussion with the creators of the Growth Equation. Brad Stulberg pointed out that, as high achievers, we simply can’t be at 100% everyday given the circumstances. We may be more at like 60-70% and we need to be okay with that.
Accept What Is
I think it’s important to listen and acknowledge how you’re feeling during this time. It’s hard to shift your current mentality when there are so many uncertainties, but strength is found in accepting the things you can’t control. Focus on the present and take things one step at a time.
There are of course actions we can perform to help flatten the curve, such as social distancing and frequent handwashing, but there are also strides we can take to make sure our wellbeing doesn’t fall to the wayside. We’re all experiencing this collective sense of ambivalence – when will this end? Will my loved ones be harmed? What will the world look like once we get past this pandemic? These unknowns can cause us to forecast the worst, but it’s important to breathe and recenter our minds. Try to balance any feelings of discomfort or grief with things that make you happy; just remember, this is temporary. I’m extremely grateful that I’m able to be with family during quarantine and fully acknowledge how difficult it may be for others – especially those who may be self-isolating alone. No matter your current living situation, I hope this article finds you well. I wanted to share some of the ways that I’ve been trying to adapt to our current situation, and hope that you can take a sliver of positivity from this.
We’re not on full lockdown here in Canada and can still go for walks and runs outside, so long as we respect social distancing. I’ve been taking full advantage of this and trying to get outside as much as possible. I’ve been running more mileage than usual both indoor (my parents have a treadmill in the basement) and outdoor. Long afternoon walks with the dog have also been a relaxing way to unwind after a workday or even as a great mid-day work break refresher. I’ve also been trying to stick with my same training split using adjustable dumbbells. I don’t have access to the machinery at gyms, but I’m still able to achieve progressive overload with the weights I have.
If you don’t have equipment, perhaps look at buying some online or renting from your gym (if they have that option). If you have access to the internet which I hope everyone reading this does, there are some AMAZING home workout videos out there. One of the best in my opinion is Anabolic Aliens. I’ve learned an abundance of new exercises for every muscle group that I incorporate into my routine on a weekly basis. Mike Rosa has hundreds of dumbbell and at home workouts (for those that don’t have any equipment). I highly recommend starting here.
Pen to Paper
I think we can all agree that this is a crazy time in our life. Keeping a journal of how we’re feeling and what’s going on in the world is not only cathartic, but also keeps a log for us to refer to years down the road. We can revisit in vivid detail our experiences or share with our children, the state of the world and our emotions during this time. The free journaling app I use is Day One.
Stay Connected Online
I don’t know about you, but I need to see the lovely faces of my friends in order to lift my spirits. Scheduling video chat dates with my friends has been the highlight of most of my days. It’s interesting, but what I’ve found is that my conversations seem much deeper than they were before. I’m finding that as we’re all longing for connection, there’s this hyper-presence when we’re engaging in virtual conversations; an attentiveness we should always grant our friends, but may have slipped up on prior to our current situation. Gratitude can surface at unexpected times, but trust me, it’s important to exercise compassion during this time – schedule video chats with friends, listen to how they’re feeling.
Some of the ways I’m staying connected is through Zoom, which is currently offering free memberships for conversations under 40 minutes with less than 3 people. Although I’ve never used it before (as even the title makes me feel old), I’ve heard good things about the Houseparty app, which allows you to chat with one or multiple friends at a time (depending on who’s online).
Daily meditation has been part of my routine for a few years now and there’s no better time to practice mindfulness than at the present moment. I’m not an expert on meditation, but I know first hand the powerful benefits of training the mind. The ability to train your mind and find productive ways of registering your emotions is such a wonderful capability to possess.
Even allowing yourself 10 minutes a day to practice a breathing meditation or listening to relaxing music can help bring about a sense of calmness and ease anxiety. Have 15 minutes to spare after lunch? Great – there are tons of free meditation tutorials available at your fingertips.
Escape in a Good Book
Books have always been a great distraction and way of getting out of your head. Indulge in some new reads or old favourites. Audiobooks are also a great option during this time, since the accessibility of libraries and retail shops and lag in ordering books online can provide a wee bit of a barrier.
If you’re looking for a reading list mashup, here are some of my personal favourites spanning across a number of genres:
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zin
The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer
The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday
The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
Choose Yourself by James Altucher
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Passion Paradox by Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey
The Success Principles by Jack Canfield & Janet Switzer
The Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness
Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson
Daily Rituals, How Artists Work by Mason Currey
Finding Ultra by Rich Roll
Eat and Run by Scott Jurek
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber
Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull & Amy Wallace
Quiet by Susan Cain
The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau
Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days by Chris Guillebeau
Psychological Thrillers (my personal fave fiction)
Some of us that are currently out of work may be feeling this period of uncertainty quite considerably. Our careers, which can bring us so much meaning and joy, is no longer present in our day-to-day. A lot of people have been feeling the stress and anxiety that this pandemic is carrying, which can lead us to questions of what our current purpose is. My partner is an elementary school teacher and she’s feeling the blow a lot. What I really respect and admire is her drive to do what she can to help others. She volunteered for Kid’s Help Line, is creating learning resources for her kids (ie. videos) that are sitting at home, and having ongoing conversations with parents to help in whatever way she can.
If there’s one thing positive to come out of COVID-19, it’s the generosity, kindness and sense of community the human species is capable of. Hockey companies such as Bauer and Sparx pivoted from making hockey equipment to making medical face shields. Local breweries and distilleries are now making hand sanitizer.
There are also influential people, such as Sarah Blakey who started the Red Backpack Fund and is giving $5 million dollars to 1,000 female entrepreneurs ($5k USD each) during COVID.
Then there’s the people in our communities who are going on grocery runs for the elderly, those that are high risk, or those that are quarantined with the virus.
There are gyms and yoga studios that are releasing free classes over video chat.
There are even restaurants with famous dishes that are giving out the recipes for free – I’m looking at you, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen (THANK YOU).
The kindness is something for us all to be grateful for and to try to replicate as much as we can. For me, I like to do something kind once a day. Do personal training sessions with my mom or sister, donate money to someone in need, help edit someone else’s blog post, or order takeout for my partner. These small gestures not only make the other person feel good, but you as well.
Now is the perfect time to try learning that new skill you’ve been wanting to learn for years. It seems to always make it on your yearly goal list, but always gets pushed to the bottom of the priority pile. Based on my own interests, here are some interesting hobbies to take up or skills to finetune:
- Learn Spanish with Duolingo and practice with your cat
- Write a story or article on Medium and share your experience on anything
- Sign-up for Masterclass, split the cost of a friend and binge-watch lessons on everything
- Start a free blog with WordPress and just start writing
- Take a free online course from Harvard University
Limit Your News Consumption
This is probably the most important point to takeaway. Try to avoid overconsuming the news. That includes TV, publishers, Facebook, Twitter, etc., etc. While it’s good to be informed, try to limit how much you look through the news on a daily basis. Being a Canadian and living in Toronto, I do always try to catch addresses from the government, but I also try to stay balanced in that I’m not letting it engulf my entire day. Engage in other activities (as mentioned above) and take it day by day.
Check-In on Yourself
Take the time to sit and just listen to how you’re currently feeling. Maybe you need to rest and relax with some Netflix or a bath. Maybe you need to replenish your body with some dark leafy greens. Maybe you need to take on something new and start a DIY project. Self-care is essential during this time; engage in activities that make you feel good. Check-in on yourself – what’s going on inside? Are you feeling calm most of the time or anxious and scared? If the latter, re-evaluate how you can shift the ratio.
Humans have gone through this before and we will again; coming out stronger and more resilient on the other side.
We will learn to be more grateful for small gestures like hugging and hanging out with friends. We will appreciate the luxuries of going out for dinner that much more.
We will realize that the most important thing in this life is human connection and not taking our relationships for granted.
I’ve contemplated the brevity of life and how precious each moment is. Be grateful.
Use this as an opportunity to appreciate what you have, the people you have in your life, and for the opportunity to slow down and focus on you.
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Emspace + Lovgren had the honor of being recognized during AMA Omaha’s 2021 Pinnacle Awards ceremony held via Zoom on June 15. The ceremony recognized Omaha’s top communications talent and showcased successful, measurable marketing campaigns.Emspace + Lovgren was recognized for its work in video, public relations, promotions, digital media and more. The team secured three, top-scoring pinnacle awards and took home ten awards in total. Special thanks to our clients who entrust us to partner with them on this important work. And congratulations to all the winners this year!
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Object Name: coin weight
Dimensions: Coin: 20 mm (13/16 in.)
ZECCHINI DI TOSCANA
Description: Stylized lilly. Inscription from lower left to lower right. Border of dots.
The weight probably represents a zecchino of Tuscany
Accession Number: NG.2011.5.26
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Moscow showed the best dynamics in the ranking of the most promising centres of economic growth in Europe
The ranking compares the 300 European metropolitan areas with the greatest growth prospects.
Moscow moved up 48 positions in the ranking of European cities with the best prospects for economic growth - the European Regional Economic Growth Index (E-REGI) by LaSalle. The capital took 49th place in it, said Vladimir Yefimov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Economic Policy and Property and Land Relations.
“Moscow showed the maximum dynamics in the rating compared to other participants. Thus, Bucharest climbed 40 points in E-REGI 2019, Liverpool - 20 points, Glasgow and Istanbul - 18,” he said.
The top 10 of the 20th anniversary ranking includes London, Paris, Istanbul, Stockholm, Munich, Oslo, Luxembourg, Copenhagen, Dublin and Madrid. Rounding out the hundreds of European cities with the highest potential for economic growth are Genoa, St. Petersburg, Naples and Palermo.
E-REGI is compiled from a study of 300 European agglomerations with the best prospects for economic growth. The final study included one hundred metropolitan areas, including all European capitals. The rating is used by international companies in the formation of investment strategies in the real estate sector.
“The improvement in Moscow's position is associated with the growth of the capital's economy and the development of the labor market. The growth in the number of specialists employed in various industries leads to an increase in employers' demand for commercial real estate, which, in turn, increases the attractiveness of the Moscow real estate market for investors,” explained Denis Tikhonov, head of the Department for Economic Policy and City Development.
The cities in the ranking are evaluated according to 14 indicators. Among them are the GDP dynamics, R&D expenditure as % GDP, venture capital investments, population density, service sector employment, human capital development, tertiary education attainment level, political stability and others.
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Deflation Recorded in Moscow for the Fourth Month in a Row
The Index of Consumer Prices in October decreased for the fourth month in a row. Сonsumer prices fell by 0.1% compared to September, as Deputy Mayor Vladimir Efimov announced.
According to the Moscow Analytical Center, consumer prices have become cheaper in all areas, except for the services: prices for non-food products fell by 0.19%, prices for food products fell by 0.15%. The cost of services increased by 0.15% due to higher prices for air tickets and communication services.
In October, prices for sausages, cheese, fruits and vegetables, clothing and furniture decreased most rapidly. As for the food products:
- Carrots: -6.3%
- Apples: -4.3%
- Grapes - 4.3%
As for non-food products:
- Saws: -6.7%
- Smartphones: -5.8%
Package tour prices fell the most: to the UAE (-4.1%), to Turkey (-3.2%) and Egypt (-3.1%).
In general, at the end of ten months of 2022, inflation in Moscow amounted to 10.6%. This is 1.2 p.p. lower than the peak value in June. From October 2021 to October 2022 consumer prices in Moscow have increased by 12.5%, which is also 0.1% lower than in the whole of Russia.
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Since 1966 IFAT has been starting its history as the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies in Munich, Germany. Today there are over 8 IFATs around the world and a total of 11 leading events in the portfolio bringing together a worldwide representation with visitors from over 155 different countries and exhibitors of over 59 nationalities. The largest network of environmental technologies in the world in 2024 expands its portfolio and creates a milestone to leverage the market for environmental technologies in Latin America, IFAT Brasil.
hours of technological exchenge and qualification
m² of exhibition space
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ZKS* Forum – Consultants and Sewer Construction
Exchange of experience at the IFAT ENTSORGA
Hennef. Within the framework of the IFAT ENTSORGA, the world’s leading trade fair for water, wastewater, waste and raw materials industries, the Association for the Promotion of the Rehabilitation of Sewers and Drains, in which the German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DWA) is a member, invites certified sewer rehabilitation consultants to the ZKS Consultants Forum in Munich.
On Wednesday 9th May 2012, in the first block of events in the ZKS Consultants Forum, it will be possible to hear presentations on sewer rehabilitation in Germany, in the Netherlands, in Austria and in Switzerland.
A second presentation block on Thursday 10th May 2012 deals with the subject of sewer construction and presents examples from practice.
All contributions are translated simultaneously between German and English.
Information and contact
The programme of the event can be referred to on the internet page of DWA under http://de.dwa.de/ifat-muenchen.html.
The ZKS Consultants Forum and the presentations on sewer construction take place in the ICM Congress Centre on the site of the Messe München, West Entrance, 1st Floor, Am Messesee, 81829 München. Entry is free.
If you have questions on the programme of events please contact Barbara Sundermeyer-Kirstein, Telephone: +49(0)2242 872-181, E-Mail: [email protected].
* ZKS = Zertifizierte Kanalsanierung [Certified Sewer Rehabilitation]
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Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard will begin on Monday a three-day official visit to Cuba, which seeks to strengthen bilateral relations in spheres
The Cuban Foreign Ministry informed that during his stay in this capital Couillard will hold talks with Cuban Vice-president Ricardo Cabrisas, who is also the Minister of Planning and the Economy, among other activities.
In April, the government of the province of Quebec announced his
intention of opening a representation in Havana and one month later the foreign ministers of Cuba, Bruno Rodriguez, and of Canada, Stephane Dion, met in Ottawa in the first bilateral meeting at that level since the assumption to power of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Canada continues to be the first country sending tourists to Cuba. In
2015 over one million vacationers from that country selected the Caribbean island as their tourist destination.
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Please apply here on „ITsax.de“ with the „Apply Now“ link/button at the top right.
The Barkhausen Institute performs research on the latest hardware, software and communication technologies and demonstrates their application in tomorrow's society. Our goal is to build a flexible and trustworthy IoT platform based on reliable electronics and secure communication methods.
The Connected Robotics Lab merges the results of our research and strives to build compelling demos and visualizations. We aim at showcasing 5G and IoT technologies in realistic real-world applications. With a very flat hierarchy as well as an agile team we provide the perfect environment for you to bring in your ideas. We value communication and teamwork to accomplish our ambitious goals together.
At the earliest possible date, we are looking for a
Software-Defined-Radio and Testbed Engineer (m/f/d)
The position will initially be filled for a period of 2 years and will be remunerated in line with TV-L E-13. The position aims at supporting further academic qualification (e.g. PhD).
Your responsibilities will include
- Implement, document, integrate and test software for software-defined radios and other lab hardware
- Plan, document, implement and extend our RF measurement testbed facilities
- Perform, interpret and debug RF and DSP measurements
- Setup new RF measurement configurations for our researchers
We expect the following
- As an engineer with decent experience in software development and lab work, we seek someone who participates in the whole development process and shares their unique ideas.
- University Degree in appropriate field (Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or comparable)
- Knowledge in Digital Signal Processing, C++, Python and Linux
- Advantageous: Hands-on experience with lab work (Oscilloscope, Spectrum analyzer, USRP)
- Advantageous: Experience in software architecture, automated testing, continuous integration and version control (Git)
- Open to present and communicate our results to the broad public in German language
- Very good communication skills in English or German
You are interested, but you don’t think you meet all the requirements of the job posting? Then you should know: We don’t hire resumes, we hire people. We are looking for potential and want to actively foster it. That’s why we encourage you to apply!
What we provide
- An open and creative team
- Agile working hours and workflows
- Cross-disciplinary projects
- Work on future technologies
- Flat hierarchies for your ideas and flexible teams
- Competitive salary
If you have passion for new technologies and the desire to develop the connected world of tomorrow with us, we are looking for you.
Life and science are compatible at our institute. We offer a range of recognised family-friendly measures, such as part-time work, mobile working and flexible working hours that take family needs into account. We also offer support for arriving in Dresden (all formalities, apartment etc.).
- Your application should include: motivation letter, CV, copy of university degree certificate, short summary of Master thesis.
- Barkhausen Institute strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.
- We only accept complete documents as one single PDF document by e-mail to [email protected]. Please reference “Software-Defined-Radio and Testbed Engineer” in the subject line. Applications that contain other file formats (e.g. Word, Excel) will not be considered in the selection process. Informal inquiries can also be submitted to the same address.
The data submitted by you in the course of the application procedure will be processed by the Barkhausen Institut (BI). BI shall use the data for the purposes of the application procedure. No data shall be passed on to third parties.
Short profile of Barkhausen Institut gGmbH
The Barkhausen Institute is an independent research institute in Dresden, which works closely with the Technical University of Dresden and focuses on the core fields of the Internet of Things (IoT). The institute conducts application-oriented basic research with a time horizon of 5 to 10 years before market launch. As an innovation centre for IoT technologies, it is the contact for local and global industry.
In addition, the Barkhausen Institut attaches particular importance to the communication of research results and research methods. The discourse with the public about technological developments is part of the everyday work of all researchers.
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ASME PTC6 nozzle is a high-precision flow measuring device, which is used to measure the main feed water flow and condensate flow in power plants.
In the analysis of thermal economic benefit of modern large thermal power plant, in order to accurately determine the performance and energy consumption of steam turbine unit, the measurement of boiler main feed water and condensate flow rate is effectively controlled. When the test was conducted in accordance with ASME PTC6 standard, the precision calibration of the main condensate flow rate and condensate flow rate reached 0.25%, and the proportional relationship of the measured value on the accuracy of the calculation result of steam turbine heat consumption rate was about 1:1. In the modernization transformation of large steam turbine set, the examination of cylinder interior can reflect the transformation effect, so the main condensate water measurement has a greater impact on cylinder efficiency. According to ASME standard, high-precision differential pressure element is used for flow measurement, which makes ASME throat pressure nozzle more and more popular in engineering application. Recommended by the American society of mechanical engineers (ASME), its superior performance has been widely recognized internationally, in many places requiring high precision flow measurement, ASME PCT6 nozzle has become the preferred solution.
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ASME-PTC6 Pressure flow nozzle at the throat
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Happy has slipped on his best togs
We can't get enough of the cute wooden dog Happy - and here he is in an even more festive and happier version, which you can't help but notice.
His bow tie has been neatly tied, so he’s all ready to be admired and to make you smile.
The figure has a simple design that fits into any home. Special attention has been paid to the details, which perfectly imitate our popular wooden dog Happy.
A fun decoration for young and old
Hanging Happy is a design that is suitable for the little ones in the family. Why not hang the figure in your child's bedroom, where he will contribute to fun games?
The cute figure will also look beautiful in your living room or kitchen, where it will add a little sparkle to your decor.
The wooden dog was designed by Chresten Sommer and is another of his festive designs for your home.
This product is made of FSC®-certified oak, maple and carbonised ash. See all our FSC-certified products.
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VILLAGE OF TOLLA
DEEP TREASURES OF
THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Holidays on the shores of Tolla Lake
Discover Tolla, a traditional Corsican village, an unusual and picturesque place!
Lose yourself in the small stone streets, taste the typical gastronomy of the island,
or explore the shores of the lake by kayak.
Located in the heart of the Prunelli Valley, the village of Tolla is nestled between two mountains.
Only 25 km from the city of Ajaccio in Southern Corsica,
it offers all visitors a bath of freshness and adventure,
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The Dutch garden is also of great interest. Created by the Dutch Horticultural Federation of Rotterdam, it is of a curious and original design.
We are in a regular garden again, but how different from the first! How to express this particular character, perhaps a little cold, but nevertheless very interesting?
It is no longer elegance, grace and harmonious proportions that characterise the garden; but we like it because of its amusing aspect, although of very sober and simple lines, because of the succession of pictures that successively present themselves to our interested eye, because of the great fantasy that presides over the arrangement of the many details.
The panorama of the garden of the City of Paris, which at one time charmed and moved us by the breadth of its lines, has given way to a series of very deliberate motifs.
Let us recall the layout of the garden - a rectangle of fairly limited extent.
In the corners are four small kiosks containing various collections and somewhat dominating the whole, while the entrance, of great character, is located in the middle of each side. The interior of the rectangle is divided in a very simple way by wide strips of various flowers, slightly downwards, separated by paths. In the centre, the lowest point of the garden, the pond is logically located, surrounded by resting places.
The different levels are - deliberately - clearly defined by a few steps, framed by pedestals with vases adorning the rest rooms.
As soon as you enter the garden, you pass through one of the well-proportioned and richly decorated gates, and a picture alone would be enough to characterise the garden. It is a wooden bench, slightly raised on a terrace and leaning against a hedge of dark green conifers, of a simple and very happy design, painted in plain white and framed by two vases lined with pruned green shrubs. This scene, dominating some brick steps which complete the whole, constitutes
an original room, a pretty corner of a captivating intimacy. Perhaps dazzling flowers in vases would have brightened it up; but I fear that they would have, for all their fantasy, and perhaps because of it, made this really successful entrance banal.
Here again, surrounding the basin, very simple in outline, and the central fountain, is a series of benches, this time in stone, pleasantly framed by pilasters with identically decorated vases.
The ensemble thus constituted is most pleasing and fully satisfies you. Thus, the same dominant thought, the same spirit, presided over the general arrangement, so as to give the whole a unique and very typical character.
All the interest of the garden lies in the originality of the details, in the layout of the successive terraces, which can be perfectly dominated from the corner pavilions, in the choice and variety of the plantations, all of which come from Holland, where the conifers, evergreen shrubs, pruned, placed at the main points, emphasise the character of the ensembles. Here a box tree is curiously erect, in the shape of a bird. Here a yew tree is elegantly trained, revealing the patience of Dutch gardeners, while further on, in wide beds, single-coloured roses, bright white geraniums, resplendent sage and other flowers, framed by the fresh green of the lawns, stand out vigorously against the dark background of the former and infuse the characteristic ensemble with colour and life.
In principle, such a garden, with the necessary modifications resulting from the layout of the site and the preferences of the individual, could certainly be adapted to many situations. In many cases, and especially for small areas, especially in cities, it would be an advantageous replacement for those conventional gardens - a pale imitation of the landscape garden - which are so widespread, although they are often hopelessly banal and devoid of character.
I will conclude here the few remarks I thought it would be interesting to submit to you on the subject of these gardens.
It is rather curious to observe that their dominant feature is regularity. It seemed to everyone, and rightly so, in my opinion, that this was the most perfect expression, the style best suited to communicate to the tired visitor, on leaving the Galleries and Palaces, the most joy, the most well-being and the most comforting calm.
© Exposition Universelle de Bruxelles 1910
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Mesa Verde Herbal Soap
This unique and complex soap has a mild, woodsy scent. A unique proprietary blend of natural herbs, powders and oils makes this soap not only super creamy but elegant, delicious, and soothing for your skin. Also containing a blend including resins from frankincense and myrrh, this soap has the added benefits of being extra soothing and regenerating for the skin. Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Moisturizing, Soothing, Regenerating, Woodsy scent.
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Energy Technologies Area (ETA) researchers are continually building on the strong scientific foundation we have developed over the past 50 years. We address the world’s most pressing climate challenges by bringing to market energy-efficient innovations across the buildings, transportation, and industrial sectors. ETA is at the forefront of developing better batteries for electric vehicles; improving the country's aging electrical grid and innovating distributed energy and storage solutions; developing grid-interactive, efficient buildings; and providing the most comprehensive market and data analysis worldwide for renewable technologies like wind and solar.
The Energy Technologies Area (ETA) Strategic Plan is the guiding force for our research and development for the next ten years. It clearly charts a path toward clean-energy solutions and focuses on five detailed Strategic Initiatives. The Plan provides an in-depth look at how ETA is accelerating research to provide affordable, clean energy to all while accomplishing deep, economy-wide decarbonization, looking to avoid a rise in global average temperature while simultaneously developing solutions to increase humanity's resilience to extreme weather volatility.
For media inquiries, please contact ETA Interim Communications Manager Kiran [email protected]
The Energy Technologies Area (ETA) is unique in translating fundamental scientific discoveries into scalable technology adoption. Our approach combines an understanding of the marketplace and the role of state and federal regulation and policies. ETA's research drives real-world, practical results that affect and improve the everyday lives of Americans and those across the globe. Saving energy and battling the Climate Crisis are key to the foundation of our research, which is driven by technoeconomic analysis and in-lab experimentation and discovery.
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Welcome to the Energy Equity Project
The Energy Equity Project (EEP) is a collaborative initiative housed at University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability. To bolster a just transition to cleaner, more resilient energy systems, the EEP developed the first standardized national framework for comprehensively measuring and advancing energy equity.
What is Energy Equity?
Energy equity recognizes the historical and cumulative burdens of energy system borne by frontline and low income communities. To eliminate these disparities, energy equity centers the voices of frontline communities in energy planning and decision making and ensures the fair distribution of clean energy benefits and ownership.
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- Why Do We Still Have Energy Shutoffs? Another World is Possible.By Justin B. Schott | November 14, 2022 It is straightforward: An energy system that actively subsidizes clean energy investments for the rich and for corporations while actively depriving poor people from simply accessing heat and electricity is not just. This should … Read more
- OPINION: Beyond lip service: It’s time to measure equity in clean energy investmentsBy Justin B. Schott | July 9, 2021 Imagine an aspiring Olympian training to contend for a medal, but being deprived of a stopwatch until after the race began. That is the current state of measuring equity in clean energy … Read more
- U-M Energy Equity Project Partners in Developing Inclusive Decarbonization Policies for the FutureBy Haley Riley, MS Candidate | May 27, 2021 The Biden administration’s recommitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change has inspired experts and organizations focused on net-zero energy production to plan for the implementation of decarbonization technologies. On May 25-26, … Read more
- U-M Energy Equity Project to Develop First Standardized Tool for Driving Equity in Clean Energy IndustryANN ARBOR—Despite widespread calls for a just transition to cleaner, more resilient energy systems, there isn’t a standardized measurement framework for evaluating the equity of clean energy programs. As a result, utility administrators, regulators, and energy advocates have been judging … Read more
- Funding secured for equity metrics framework developmentThe Energy Equity Project is happy to announce that it has received funding from Energy Foundation and the Joyce Foundation to support our team in developing the clean energy industry equity metrics framework (EMF).
- Group lays groundwork for equity metrics frameworkIn 2018, about 40 people gathered to lay the groundwork for development of a standardized approach to collecting, reporting and utility demographic variables to improve equity in clean energy programs. Coming out of that gathering, several staff from VEIC, Efficiency for … Read more
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duck hunter meaning
- Only about 30 percent of the regular duck hunters hunt teal.
- But Florida's duck hunters certainly are taking note.
- Numbers many duck hunters and waterfowl biologists never have seen.
- Confronted by cold weather and duck hunters, he comes through heroically.
- The result was a drastic reduction in the numbers of duck hunters.
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, Civil and Environmental (CEE) STEM Scholars are part of a national program to meet the need for well-trained civil engineers. These Scholars, both undergraduate and graduate students, form a diverse group seeking to successfully graduate with an ABET-accredited civil engineering degree.
Thomas Phelen, a 2022 STEM Scholar inductee, was born and raised in Missouri. He enjoys building things, such as furniture, and thrives studying math and science. In high school, he was involved with Future Business Leaders of America.
We asked Phelen about his journey to becoming a STEM Scholar at Mizzou.
How did you first get introduced to engineering?
I heard about my grandfather building stuff and about my uncle who is an engineer.
Why are you interested in pursuing engineering?
It is a cool field of study that allows for a wide range of knowledge and lets me help people.
Why did you choose Mizzou Engineering?
I chose Mizzou because I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. John Bowders and Dr. Brent Rosenblad. They both convinced me to attend Mizzou.
How has being an STEM Scholar helped you at Mizzou Engineering?
It has helped me with financial stability and lets me focus on my schoolwork.
What would you tell others to encourage them to consider applying for the STEM Scholarship?
I would tell others that it is great financially to get the scholarship and that it is a great way to meet people.
What’s been your best experience at Mizzou Engineering to date?
I would have to say my current best moment at Mizzou is still the talk that I had with Dr. Bowders and Dr. Rosenblad. The answers they had for my questions were amazing and inspired me to come to Mizzou and pursue Civil Engineering.
Why would you recommend Mizzou Engineering to others?
I would recommend Mizzou to others because it is a cool place that I feel allows for effective learning.
Thanks for sharing, Thomas!
Learn more about the STEM Scholars Program.
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Unravelling the Enigma of Climate Control in Buildings
- Constant Air Volume (CAV) systems represent a crucial part of HVAC architecture that provides consistent airflow, contributing to the overall comfort of occupants in various establishments.
- The CAV system operates on the principle of providing constant volume, which aids in maintaining a steady temperature, regardless of the external conditions.
- Despite being less energy-efficient than some modern alternatives, CAV systems still offer advantages such as simplicity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, making them a worthy consideration for specific applications.
- Advancements in HVAC technology have led to the development of more sophisticated systems that blend the best features of CAV and Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems, ensuring optimal temperature control and energy usage.
- Understanding the operation, benefits, and limitations of CAV systems can guide businesses and homeowners in making more informed decisions about their climate control options.
A Dive into HVAC’s World: The Role of Constant Air Volume Systems
HVAC, an acronym for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, plays a central role in making our built environments habitable. Among the myriad elements of an HVAC system, the Constant Air Volume (CAV) system stands out for its function, design simplicity, and longstanding use.
The CAV system, as the name implies, delivers a constant volume of air at varying temperatures. It’s akin to a trusty workhorse that ensures air circulation remains uninterrupted and steady, crucial in spaces where temperature consistency is required. The principle behind this is fairly simple: by maintaining a constant volume of air supply, the CAV system can regulate temperature by modulating the air’s heating or cooling levels.
This core principle allows CAV systems to be highly reliable and straightforward. It’s a classic example of a system that does one thing and does it well. However, it’s essential to acknowledge the limitations, which include a lack of energy efficiency compared to more modern HVAC technologies and a reduced ability to provide customised temperature control for different areas in a single building.
Pros and Cons of CAV Systems
CAV systems bring several advantages to the table, which have ensured their continued relevance in the ever-evolving HVAC industry.
1. Simplicity and Reliability: With their straightforward operation, CAV systems require less maintenance and offer higher reliability compared to more complex systems. They work effectively in environments where a consistent air volume is more critical than individual temperature control.
2. Cost-Effectiveness: CAV systems typically have lower upfront costs, making them an appealing choice for budget-conscious businesses or homeowners. Their simplicity also translates to lower maintenance and repair costs over time.
3. Noise Reduction: CAV systems operate with less noise than other systems due to the steady air flow rate. This feature is particularly advantageous in environments such as offices or libraries, where silence or low noise levels are preferred.
Despite their benefits, CAV systems have some limitations that might influence their applicability in specific scenarios.
1. Energy Efficiency: One of the primary criticisms of CAV systems is their lesser energy efficiency compared to other modern systems like VAV. They lack the ability to adjust the volume of airflow based on demand, leading to potential energy wastage.
2. Lack of Individual Control: CAV systems, by design, offer limited zoning capabilities. They are less suitable for environments where individual temperature control for different areas is a requirement.
The Evolution of CAV Systems: A Blend of Old and New
HVAC technologies have made significant strides since the inception of the CAV system. These advancements have seen the advent of Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems, which offer a higher degree of customisability and energy efficiency.
However, this doesn’t spell the end for CAV systems. Hybrid systems, combining features of both CAV and VAV systems, are now seeing increased adoption. These advanced systems offer the consistency of CAV systems with the energy efficiency and customisability of VAV systems, showcasing the best of both worlds.
The Bottom Line
While HVAC technology continues to evolve with a focus on energy efficiency and user comfort, the humble Constant Air Volume system still holds an important position. Whether it’s due to its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, or steadfast reliability, the CAV system has proven its worth in specific applications. As we continue to innovate, we can expect to see the emergence of newer systems that combine the best aspects of the old and the new, all in pursuit of creating optimal and sustainable indoor environments.
Whether you are a homeowner, a business owner, or a developer, understanding the workings, advantages, and limitations of CAV systems can aid in making an informed decision about the most suitable climate control option. The key is to evaluate the specific needs of your space, consider the energy implications, and choose a system that will provide the most comfortable, efficient, and cost-effective solution.
For many, the future of HVAC might look incredibly high-tech, and indeed, this trajectory is exciting. However, there’s something to be said about the simplicity and reliability of the traditional systems. Constant Air Volume systems are, in many ways, a testament to the enduring effectiveness of good, straightforward design. The beat goes on in the HVAC world, and the pulse of that beat remains steady, thanks to the Constant Air Volume system.
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A quick glance at Phnom Penh’s skyline reveals a now-familiar sight – yellow construction cranes peppered across the growing metropolis. During the day, the cranes sway around, groaning under the weight of construction material. At night, the sky is dotted with little red specks – the cranes’ safety lights glowing in the dark.
Horm Piseth gets to view these cranes from his condominium on Chroy Changvar peninsula, on the eastern bank of the Tonle Sap. The 33-year-old businessman last year purchased the condo in a modern housing development. The $80,000 investment got him a one-bedroom apartment, with the added benefits of a gymnasium and swimming pool.
But it served two objectives: to live independent of his parents and close to his workplace. The former was a hard sell for his family.
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The super-rich pharmaceutical companies have backed down and abandoned a shameful lawsuit which they launched against the South African authorities, over plans to produce cheaper and more accessible anti-AIDS drugs for the country’s 4.7 million HIV positive population. In 1997, the Pretoria government introduced legislation which permitted South Africa to import and produce copies of anti-AIDS drugs, at a much cheaper end price than those products sold by the multinational pharmaceutical companies. These, in their turn, launched a lawsuit complaining against loss of revenue. In reaction to such a selfish and scandalous attitude, the non-governmental organisations (NGOs) of South Africa launched a media campaign against the multinational pharmaceutical companies, accusing them of being more concerned about the bottom line of profits than in saving human lives. Now that the multinationals have backed down and given up from their lawsuit, the anti-AIDS lobby in South Africa is calling on the country’s richest companies to sponsor treatment for their workers. “We are aware of the government’s budget limitations and so we ask the private sector to intervene”, said Patrick Craven of the COSATU trade union. Now that the South African authorities have won the right to produce cheap generic treatment against HIV and its more serious, progressive development, AIDS, the NGOs call on the government to make cheap generic drugs available for HIV and AIDS patients as soon as possible. The fact that the multinational pharmaceutical companies even considered blocking the production of cheaper generics proves that the business is about money, first, and saving lives, second. While it is also true that research costs money, it is shameful that poorer countries should be discriminated against in their quest to make treatment available for their populations. 11% of the population of South Africa is infected with HIV. The average citizen cannot afford to buy the expensive drugs produced by the multinationals. Therefore it is right that generics are produced at a cheaper rate. It is right also that the richer countries pay for this crisis, one of their own making, and that they remember that they are rich because they exploited the resources of the countries which are now struggling to survive.
TIMOTHY BANCROFT-HINCHEY, PRAVDA.RU, LISBON
Russian President Vladimir Putin would never fall to the level of personal insults, Kremlin official spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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Our commitment to ethical textile production in Portugal ensures fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable sourcing, creating a positive impact on local communities.
We believe in producing garments that stand the test of time. To steadily reach our hign standard of luxury quality, we combine meticulous craftsmanship and premium materials.
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Barcelona’s Ex player Adreas Iniesta signs for a club In UAE: Andres Iniesta, a former midfielder for Spain and Barcelona, reportedly signed with Emirates Club on Tuesday (August 8), the UAE Pro league stated. Read More on this. EnoughInfo.com
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Emirati club X wrote “Welcome Iniesta” on the social media site formerly known as Twitter. The Ras Al-Khaimah-based club broke the news with a photo of Iniesta in their jersey and a promise to hold a press conference on Wednesday to discuss the details of the contract. Rema breaks King Sunny Ade’s 41-year-old Us Record
More News On This: Barcelona’s Ex player Adreas Iniesta signs for a club In UAE
After five years, the footballer, 39, parted ways with Japanese club Vissel Kobe last month. With Barcelona, Iniesta won four Champions League championships and nine La Liga championships.
He won the 2010 World Cup and back-to-back Euro championships in 2008 and 2012 with Spain.
Read Also: Arsenal set to make Osimhen bid next summer
Following his departure from Barcelona in 2018, he joined Vissel Kobe, where he helped the team win their first trophy—the Emperor’s Cup—and go to the AFC Champions League semifinals in their inaugural campaign.
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Guardiola will replace Southgate as England’s manager: The Football Association (FA) is currently contemplating the potential acquisition of Manchester City’s esteemed manager, Pep Guardiola.
Rating him as a potential successor to Gareth Southgate in the esteemed position of head coach for the national team. EnoughInfo.com
This prospective move would only come to fruition of course. This is if Southgate were to vacate his role subsequent to Euro 2024.
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It took only a few just a few hours.
After that the SVT presented this year julvärd – Sanna Nielsen – came the nasty comments as a letter in the mail.
Now, tell the singer about how she handles criticism.
“I chose to speak up,” she writes in an email to Expressen.
It was in november that the SVT its new julvärd – Sanna Nielsen, 32. For the singer it was a glädjebesked that was marred by viciousness.
Shortly after the news became public, it was criticised Sanna Nielsen for his appearance and his clothing.
READ MORE: Sanna Nielsen sick for christmas in SVT
As a public person is Sanna Nielsen used to people like airing their private opinions on her. But this time, it became too much.
Sanna Nielsen, just in time for the christmas eve have a cold, need to save on the voice and tells the why of how she looks at the criticism in an email.
“I’m really quite accustomed to people will feel and think all the time and I have learned not to take for me, but just with the thing so I chose to speak up and the most amazing thing was how much love it was spread instead. It is what I take with me to the event,” she writes in the email.
Among other things, it was Sanna Nielsen’s clothes that caused people to see red. She has, however, hard to see why people reacted so strongly.
“Yes, I can’t answer for I don’t know,” she writes.
READ MORE: Criticism of Sanna Nielsen after the image
do you Feel that you are more exposed for the nasty comments now, when you are julvärd?
“No, I think not. I have worked a lot over the years and seen a lot in the box and in the media and it is natural that it should seem and be thought all the time, but as long as I know who I am and what I believe in, it feels good.”
READ MORE: Sanna Nielsen strikes back against the taunt attacks are
In a post on Facebook, Sanna Nielsen previously was påhoppen on her at the bullying.
“That I’m even writing this is really sad. That I take unto me of this and choose to write this is probably wrong. I ought not to bother me. But I do. Not just for my sake, but for that I once again have proven to me that the offensive comments and bullying is something that may take more place in our society for they believe they have a right to say what you think”, she wrote, among other things.
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MU OET 2020: MU OET stands for Manipal University Online Entrance Test which is organized by the Manipal University (Private University). MU OET is a university level exam conducted for the admission in various affiliated colleges. Manipal University offers admissions in the several Under Graduate and Post Graduate programs in the field of Engineering, Applied Science, Medical, etc.
For MU OET Medical Exam Follow The Link: MU OET Medical 2020
Manipal University Organizes MU OET 2020 every year in the month of April. The Application Form is available Now. UG courses are B-Tech, B-Pharm, BCA, B.Com, etc. whereas Post Graduate will include M-Tech, MS, Ph.D., Medical, MCA, MBA, etc. Check full article to get full details of the MU OET Application Form and other events.
MU OET 2020 Schedule
Manipal University offers various courses in various UG and PG level. So here we are providing the important dates regarding the MU OET 2020. The application process starts from last week of November 2018 to 2nd week of April. The MU OET Schedule is given below the table.
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|Online Application (Last Date)||March 2020|
|Slot Booking (Exam)||
April 2020 (M.Sc Nursing)
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|BTech / BPharm / PharmD||Apr 2020|
|BA Media & Communication||Apr 2020|
|BDes (Interior Design / Fashion Design) & BSc Animation||April 2020|
|MSc Nursing||April 2020|
|Result Date||24th April 2020/ Last week of May 2020|
|Counseling Date||First week of June 2020|
MU OET 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are requested to read the full Eligibility Criteria according to the requirement for MU OET Admissions. The applicant can check the eligibility criteria for various UG and PG courses. The Eligibility Criteria are given below:
There is no Age Criteria for the candidate to apply. The minimum mark required is 50% to get the seat in MU OET Counseling 2020.
The candidate must pass the intermediate level (10+2) from the recognized board like CBSE, ICSC, etc. The candidate must have achieved with minimum 50% Aggregate in Physics, Mathematics and any of the optional Subject. The Candidate should have Physics, Mathematics, and English as a mandatory subject with any of the following subject Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Computer Science.
The candidate must pass the intermediate level (10+2) from any recognized board like CBSE, ICSC, American 12th grade or any other equivalent Board. The minimum aggregate in intermediate level is 50%.
The candidate must have B.E. / B-Tech degree or equivalent bachelor degree. The minimum Aggregate required to apply is 50%.
MU OET 2020 Application form
Applicants who are interested can apply for the MU OET Application Form 2020. It must note that the application form must be submitted before the last date. The procedure for applying MU OET Registration Form is listed below
- First Applicant must visit the official website i.e. manipal.edu/muhtml.
- Then go the Admission section.
- Now click on Apply Now. New page will appear as shown above.
- Login or Register by filling all the details. Now Click on Register & continue or Login.
- If registered than Login this time, Select your course and in the new form fill your Details like Name, Address, Email-ID, Mobile Number, etc.
- Now fill your remaining details like education qualification, Upload required documents like scanned photo and signature, etc.
- Once you filled the Application form cross verify before submitting the form.
- Then take a print out of the Form.
MU OET Application Fees
- Application fee: Rs.600 (for all courses)
- Entrance Test fee: Rs. 1400 (for selected courses only)
Foreign /International/ NRI / NRI Sponsored category
- Application Fee: Rs. 2500
The Payment can be made online through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card and offline with Demanded Draft.
MU OET Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Applicant must know the exam pattern for preparing well and to score god in the exams. The MU OET Exam pattern 2020 helps the candidate for understanding the paper format in the order they come. The MU OET Exam Pattern 2020 will be as follows:
For B-Tech/ B-Pharm
|Total Time||2 hours 30 minutes|
|Types of Question||Objective|
|Subjects||No of Questions|
|English and general Aptitude||30|
|Total Time||1 hours 30 minutes|
|Types of Question||Objective|
|Negative marking||Yes (1 mark for each wrong answer)|
For BBA Exam Pattern 2020
|Total Time||2 hours|
|Types of Question||Objective|
MU OET Syllabus
MU OET is summerized below, Check Complete Here: MU OET Syllabus 2020
For B.Tech: Subject like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and General Aptitude based on the intermediate level.
For M.Tech: Subjects include the respective discipline you opted for and Engineering Mathematics.
For BBA: Subjects related to Business administration at an intermediate level with Numeracy, Conceptual, Case Study, General Awareness, General English.
MU OET Preparation Tips
Applicants who will appear for the MU OET Exam have to start the preparation from now. By preparing in time they able to score the good marks in the exam. Here we are providing some preparation tips for the MU OET Exam. The MU OET Preparation Tips is as follows:-
- Divide the syllabus into easy and hard parts.
- Give more time to the hard part and less time to the easy once.
- Cover the entire syllabus; do not leave anything before the exam.
- Time Management can save you some extra time for the preparation, so always manage Time.
- Practice will improve your Speed and Accuracy and will get you good Scores and Ranks.
- Eat and Drink healthy to stay fit.
- Don’t stress yourself out, use 5 minutes break as the stress buster.
MU OET Sample Papers
Sample papers will be available on the official as well as another site on the Internet. Once you fill the form the next thing is how to prepare for exam process (Online Test, GD/PI) and to crack it. MU OET Sample Papers will help you to practice as well as cover the entire syllabus. They even have some topics which are not in the book but have come in the previous exams. You can practice and prepare with Sample Papers. MU OET Online Mock Tests will help you to know how your preparation is and where you stand after covering the syllabus. It will also give your weak points.
MU OET 2020 Slot Booking & Admit Card
MU OET Slot Booking will start at last week of March 2020. The applicant can book a slot through Unique login Id and password. Once the online link is available on your login Id then choose the Test Center, Exam Date, and City. Once you submit those details. Then the confirmation email will be sent to you, then you can take print out of the MU OET Hall Ticket 2020.
MU OET Slot Booking Link: Click Here
MU OET Result
The Result and merit list will be declared on the official site of Manipal University after the conduction of the MU OET Exam. The applicant, who scores the minimum 50% criteria, is eligible for the further admission process. The second attempt will also provide to the candidate if they not satisfied with their performance in the first test.
Candidates have to Visit the official website and log in there, After logging in, candidates can view their ME OET Result and merit list. According to the result and rank in merit list candidates will get
MU OET 2020 Counseling
The counseling date will be in the First week of June 2020. In this candidate’s document will be varified. And candidates will fill the choices in the form. Once the MU OET Counseling 2020 is finished the provisional seat allotment letter will be given. Once the documents are verified and you pay the token amount of fees then it will be confirmed later. There will be a Spot counseling if the seats are still will remain after the counseling.
Official Site: MU OET Exam 2020
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By the Numbers: Ethiopia, 1 April 2022-7 April 2023
- Total number of political violence events: 1,150
- Total number of reported fatalities from political violence: 6,195
- Total number of reported fatalities from civilian targeting: 2,624
By the Numbers: Ethiopia, 1-7 April 20231Some events from this coverage period might be included in the data in subsequent weeks due to reporting delays.
- Total number of political violence events: 8
- Total number of reported fatalities from political violence: 4
- Total number of reported fatalities from civilian targeting: 2
In Ethiopia, tensions were high last week. Following weeks of relative peace, an increased number of disorder events were recorded last week compared to the previous two weeks, with several major events connected to the government’s plan to reintegrate regional special forces into Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), federal police, or state police.
The beginning of April marks five years since Abiy Ahmed was appointed as prime minister. His appointment came following five years of unrest in the country, especially in Oromia and Amhara regions, where over 1,000 demonstration events were recorded, demanding the ouster of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)-led government and political changes in the country. On the day commemorating his appointment, 2 April, opposite reactions were observed in different regions of the country. In Oromia region, rallies in support of the government and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed were held in “all parts of the region.”2Oromia Communication Bureau, ‘”The Oromo people have shown that the journey to realize a national Ethiopia cannot be hindered by the shouts of the insurgents.” Haylu Adugna, Oromia Communication Bureau,’ 2 April 2023; Seyum Getu and Eshete Bekele, ‘What was said in the rally held to commemorate the fifth year of Abiy holding the office?,’ Deutsche Welle Amharic, 2 April 2023 On the other hand, in Amhara region, various protests against the government were reported in Kobo town, North Wello zone, and Merawi, Denebcha, and Jiga towns, West Gojam zone. The protesters asked the government to stop “the abuse against Amharas” and to release the arrested people.3Alemnew Mekonen, Azeb Tadesse, and Mantegafetot Sileshi, ‘Asking the government to stop the abuse of the Amharic people,’ Deutsche Welle Amharic, 3 April 2023 Similar protests were also reported in Raya Alamat zone in Southern Tigray zone, Tigray. Amhara residents in this area want to be administered under the Amhara region. The same day, residents of Ofela woreda, Korem town, and Zata woreda in Southern Tigray zone protested and asked to be administered under Amhara region and for “their identity to be respected.”4Amhara Media Corporation, ‘The identity question of residents of Ofela, Korem, and Zata,’ 2 April 2023
In the past year, a rift within the ruling Prosperity Party (PP) has been observed between the Amhara PP and Oromia PP (for more details on the growing rift in the Prosperity Party, see EPO Weekly: 26 March-1 April 2022). In Amhara region, anger at the ruling government, and in particular, the Oromia PP, has been building for the past few years. This discontent emerged due to the ongoing killing of ethnic Amhara civilians in Oromia region, the constant closure of the main road connecting Amhara region to the capital Addis Ababa through Oromia region, and the demolition of houses in the recently established Sheger city in Oromia region – formerly known as Finfine special zone (for more details on the trends of violence against civilians in Oromia region, see EPO Monthly: June 2022; on the recent closure of roads, see EPO Weekly: 11-17 February 2023).
The discontent against the ruling party escalated in the region after reports of armed clashes between the ENDF and Amhara region special forces emerged on 6 April in North Wello zone. Fighting between the two parties was reported in Gobiye. Armed clashes between the ENDF and Fano militias were also reported in Kalim and Belago in Raya Kobo woreda (see map below). Moreover, the ENDF clashed against Amhara regional special forces and Fano militiamen in Gomata. These armed clashes reportedly erupted when the ENDF tried to “disarm” members of regional special forces.5Ethiopian Media Services, ‘EMS Eletawi Thu 06 Apr 2023,’ 6 April 2023; Al-Ain News, ‘Following the decision to dissolve the special forces, protests broke out in Amhara region,’ 7 April 2023
The Ethiopian government officially announced its plan to “reintegrate” regional special forces within each region of the country into various branches of the security sector on 6 April after reports of armed clashes in North Wello zone.6Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Government Communication Service, ‘A statement from the Government Communication Service on current issues,’ 6 April 2023 Demonstrations opposing the decision to “disarm” regional special forces were also held in Woldiya town in North Wello zone.7Al-Ain News, ‘Following the decision to dissolve the special forces, protests broke out in Amhara region,’ 7 April 2023 An unknown number of Amhara special forces reportedly left their military camps and joined demonstrators who closed the main road. The next day, on 7 April, residents of Dejen town in East Gojam zone closed the main road connecting the capital of Amhara region, Bahir Dar, to the capital city, Addis Ababa, with stones. They also burned a vehicle that belonged to the federal police. Transportation services and other businesses in the town remained closed until the next day. The road was reopened on 11 April.8Amanuel Yilikal, ‘Degen Road, which was closed due to protest was opened today for cross-country transport service,’ Ethiopia Insider, 11 April 2023
Previously, there was no official report on this plan other than a statement by the state minister of the ministry of defense, indicating that research is underway to integrate regional special forces and militias as ENDF reserve forces. She indicated that this research was based on the role of regional special forces and militias during the northern Ethiopia conflict.9Sisay Sahilu, ‘A study is being done to include the special force and militia of regions as the reserve force of the defense army,’ Ethiopian Reporter, 19 February 2023 Nevertheless, around three weeks ago, rumors of a decision to disarm regional special forces emerged, especially on the platforms of Amhara ethno-nationalists who claim that the presence of Amhara regional special forces is necessary to secure Amhara region and interests more than other security forces which are under the federal government, citing ongoing threats from TPLF forces.10National Movement of Amhara, ‘A statement from the Amhara National Movement (NaMA) on current issues,’ 11 April 2023; Addis Maleda, ‘TPLF is bringing many militants closer to Amhara region, gasoline is 200 Birr!,’ 21 March 2023
In February, one report indicated that disagreement between the Amhara regional and federal governments arose after the federal government asked the regional government to stop training regional special forces. The regional government reportedly refused this decision, citing signs that TPLF forces might attack the region.11 Anchor Ethiopia, ‘Anchor Media News: The reason for the release of Amhara’s Prosperity Statement; home stay strike in Welkite, the continued displacement in Sheger City,’ 22 February 2023 Moreover, some opposition politicians in Amhara region claim that this action against regional special forces is only being implemented in Amhara region,12NaMA, ‘A statement from the Amhara National Movement (NaMA) on current issues,’ 11 April 2023 while the government insists that it is simultaneously being implemented in all regions of the country.13Facebook @Abiy Ahmed Ali, ‘No lasting benefit from a temporary solution!,’ 9 April 2023; AMC, ‘There is no specific decision to disarm and disband Amhara special forces,’ 9 April 2023; Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, ‘Interview with the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, General Abebaw Tadesse,’ 7 April 2023 There are no further reports which confirm this statement. However, on 10 April, the Cabinet of the Somali Regional State approved the decision to reintegrate Somali regional special forces into various security sectors, including the ENDF.14Addis Standard, ‘NewsAlert: Somali state cabinet unanimously approves government’s plan to dissolve, reintegrate regional special forces,’ 10 April 2023
In principle, most opposition political parties welcomed the idea of integrating regional special forces into the ENDF and other security sectors. However, pro-Amhara political parties questioned the timing and doubted if similar measures were being implemented in other regions.15Seyum Getu, Mantegafetot Sileshi, and Tamirat Dinsa, ‘The issue of the regional special forces that raised the controversy,’ Deutsche Welle Amharic, 10 April 2023 In response to the efforts of the federal government to integrate regional special forces, the Amhara Association of America released a statement signed by 47 other diaspora organizations calling on “Amhara people to rise up in a public struggle.”16AAA, ‘Statement,’ 8 April 2023
Despite the warning of Prime Minister Abiy that he would use force against those who might oppose the decision,17 Facebook @Abiy Ahmed Ali, ‘No lasting benefit from a temporary solution!,’ 9 April 2023 and reassurance from authorities of the Amhara regional government that the decision would be implemented country-wide, and not just in Amhara region,18AMC, ‘There is no specific decision to disarm and disband Amhara special forces,’ 9 April 2023 demonstrations, as well as armed clashes, continued over the weekend and this week.19See for example Katharine Houreld, ‘Ethiopian plan to disarm regional forces sparks protests in Amhara,’ Washington Post, 10 April 2023; Dawit Endeshaw, ‘Gunfire, protests in Ethiopia’s Amhara over plan to disband regional force,’ Reuters, 9 April 2023 As a result, various cities and towns within Amhara region, including Gondar, Dessie, and Debre Birhan, have imposed curfews.20Wazema Radio, ‘For a quick morning! Tuesday 11 April 2023 Wazema daily news,’ 11 April 2023; Wazema Radio, ‘News Alert,’ 11 April 2023; Addis Maleda, ‘Various restrictions, including carrying weapons, was imposed in Gondar city,’ 10 April 2023 EPO researchers are closely following these events, and a report covering these demonstrations and armed clashes will be published next week.
Elsewhere, in Oromia region, abductions and incidents of excessive force against people who opposed the demolition of their houses in Sheger city continued. On 3 April, an unidentified armed group kidnapped 15 heavy truck drivers in Aribona area near Welenchiti town in East Shewa zone, after stopping their vehicles. Five abductees were released later on the same day. On 4 April, Oromia region security forces tried to forcefully disperse people who opposed the demolition of their houses in Gefersa Nono Sena area in Gefersa in Sheger city. The unrest expanded to the neighboring Kolfe Compressive area in Addis Ababa. An unidentified number of people, including students and women, were reportedly injured. It was also reported that security forces of Sheger city looted 50 iron sheets after dissolving civilian houses in Mariam Sefer in Alem Bank area, which was previously under the administration of Addis Ababa city.
The arrest of two members of the recently established ‘Holy Synod of Oromia and Nations and Nationalities,’ representing East and West Wollega zones in Burayu town sparked a protest by thousands of ethnic Oromo Orthodox Christians in Nekemte town in East Wollega zone on 6 April. Demonstrators accused the government of intervention in issues related to their religion. The arrestees are likely among the remaining five bishops who have not yet reconciled with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC). Out of the 26 bishops appointed by Archbishop Abune Sawiros and two other archbishops who formed the Holy Synod of Oromia and Nations and Nationalities, 21 bishops and three archbishops were reinstated to their former positions within the EOTC.21 EOTC Broadcasting Service Agency, ‘Press statement from the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Synod,’ 30 March 2023 The reinstatement came after they submitted a letter stating their agreement with the terms reached in mid-February after instability and violence due to a dispute between the EOTC and the Holy Synod of Oromia and Nations and Nationalities (for more information, see EPO February 2023 Monthly: Religious Disputes and Government Involvement in Ethiopia).
Lastly, on 6 April, Afar ethnic militiamen clashed with Somali ethnic militia members in Dabamara in Afdem woreda in Siti zone of Somali region, resulting in an unknown number of fatalities.
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Our service coordinator will always work closely with you to understand the nature of your event. This way, we can deploy the right number of interpreters to fit the needs of the service users, your event, and our access professionals.
In some contexts, we will deploy more than one sign language or speech-to-text interpreter for an assignment. Assigning more than one interpreter, also known as team interpreting, is a professional and standard practice in access service provision.
These are some reasons why we support team interpreting.
1. Accurate & sustainable interpretation
Interpreting can be mentally and physically taxing, and fatigue can set in especially during prolonged durations of non-stop cognitive processing.
When there are two interpreters, they can take turns to be the active interpreter.
The non-active interpreter is not “off-duty”, but constantly on stand-by to provide support and feedback. This close collaboration improves the overall quality of interpretation, while ensuring that the work can be sustainably done.
This doesn’t only benefit Deaf clients. In the case of sign language interpreting, those who are hearing also benefit from maintained voice interpreting quality. For speech-to-text interpreting, everyone in the room gets to benefit from a fuller transcript.
2. Greater consistency during the assignment
If an event is 3 hours long, better quality of service can be provided if there are two interpreters who stay throughout — rather than one interpreter taking 1.5 hours, leaving, and the second interpreter coming in for the next 1.5 hours.
When both interpreters stay throughout the assignment:
- Deaf and hearing clients can get used to both interpreting styles from the start, rather than having a jarring switch half-way through.
- Both interpreters can work closely together to align their translation of specific vocabulary or jargon.
- Both interpreters can get familiar with the context and speakers from the start of the event.
3. Supports the event organisers in having a seamless event
Depending on the set-up of the event, more than one interpreter might be needed to ensure that communication access is efficiently provided (rather than having one interpreter juggling multiple responsibilities on their own).
Some examples of such set-ups include (but are not limited to) events that have:
- Interaction that is largely two-way
- Multiple service users
- Speakers at different locations (e.g. emcees on a stage, with participants seated at round tables for discussion)
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© Reuters. A small toy figure and gold imitation are seen in front of the Barrick logo in this illustration taken November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
By Asif Shahzad and Syed Raza Hassan
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Barrick Gold (NYSE:) has ended a long-running dispute with Pakistan and will now start to develop one of the world’s biggest gold and mining projects under an agreement signed on Sunday.
Under the out-of-court deal, an $11 billion penalty slapped against Pakistan by a World Bank arbitration court and other liabilities will be waived and Barrick and its partners will invest $10 billion in the project, Pakistan Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said.
The Reko Diq project in southwestern Pakistan, which hosts one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper and gold deposits, was suspended in 2011 after Pakistan denied Barrick Gold and Chile’s Antofagasta (LON:) a licence to develop it.
Barrick said in a statement it will operate the project which will be granted a mining lease, exploration licence and surface rights.
In a separate statement, Antofagasta said it had agreed to exit the project as its growth strategy was now focused on the production of copper and by-products in the Americas.
“The new project company shall be owned 50% by Barrick Gold. The remaining 50% shareholding shall be owned by Pakistan, divided equally between Federal Government and the provincial government of Balochista,” a statement from the office of Prime Minister Imran Khan said after the signing ceremony in Islamabad.
The Barrick-Antofagasta joint venture discovered the vast mineral deposits more than a decade ago at the foot of an extinct volcano in the Balochistan region on Pakistan’s borders with Iran and Afghanistan.
It said it had invested more than $220 million.
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Here is the latest Neyâskweyâhk Acimowin Opaskowipîsim Nîstanaw
Akimaw Anohc Issue.This week’s newsletter includes highlights from
the 2018 Ermineskin Traditional Pow Wow, Land Law Community
Engagement Meetings, and the
results of the 2018 Neyaskweyahk Tour Rodeo!!
Hai Hai and Have a Nice Day!
The next issue is scheduled for Friday, August 3rd, 2018.
Submission Deadline for this issue is on Tuesday, July 31st , 2018.
Please email submissions to:
ECN Newsletter Editor
Ph: 780-585-3741, ext. 266
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For sale is my well maintained 1959 Harley-Davidson Duo-Glide FLH bought brand new in 1958 and is finished in red with white accents. Power is from a 74ci Panhead V-twin paired with a four-speed transmission. Equipment includes a matching Charles Abresch sidecar, a full-height windscreen, whitewall tires, an engine guard, a seat with a fringe skirt, a chrome rear luggage rack, and a chrome fishtail mufflers.
Subsequent work over the years includes repainting the bike, powder-coating the frame, and re-plating the brightwork. Did service the bike in 2021 which include replacing the spark plugs and changing the oil. The FLH and sidecar are offered with three white BB Reproductions bubble-style side cases.
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Our clients purchased this beautiful new construction penthouse condominium in West LA for $810,000 in 2016. Six years later, our client decided it was time to move on to a new home, and so he sought our expert advice in selling the unit. Our hands-on and detailed approach insured the property was quickly prepared for listing and marketing. Our preparation resulted in a short listing period of just one week, multiple offers, and ultimately opening escrow with an all-cash buyer well above the list price. We were able to accomplish this all during a cooling market. We diligently assisted with disclosures and inspections, resulting in an extremely smooth and quick two-week escrow period. At a sale price of $1,050,000, our seller not only enjoyed the home for six years, but also made a profit of almost $250,000 over a six year period. Now, our client can enjoy his new home without the stress of selling his old one, all in less than 30 days after listing. Following our advice, our seller not only maximized value of his property, but also completed the sale while minimizing any potential exposure.
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A hair transplant is expensive, and its cost depends on many factors. If you want to increase hairs over the entire scalp, beard, eyebrow, or mustache – it will cost you significantly more than in just one or two small areas.
The complications associated with hair transplant are usually minor and clear up within a few weeks. These complications include bleeding, infection, swelling of the scalp, itching, bruising around the eyes, and inflammation, among others.
The duration of a hair transplant depends on factors such as the number of grafts implanted and the procedure type. The grafts or hair roots extracted or implanted in a procedure mostly determine the duration of the surgery. Therefore, a hair transplant surgery, on average, can take from six to 8 hours.
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Smart City Lahore signs MOU, Boutique Villas building contract. Lahore Smart City has partnered with Pakistan’s three best construction and design companies to build Boutique Villas. On June 2, 2022, the management also signed an MOU with Surbana Jurong.
Read more with EL news: 322 households in Gilgit-Baltistan will receive land tenure titles
A video on the official page of Lahore Smart City told people about the news. According to the video, the signing took place at an official event that was attended by Mr. Usman Alam, the CEO of Sky Marketing, and other real estate moguls. Raees Faheem, Faisal Rasool, and Galleria Design all agreed to build the Lahore Smart City Boutique Villas. The companies listed have a lot of experience with design in Pakistan’s real estate market.
Lahore Smart City is the first smart city in Pakistan. Its goal is to give its residents the best possible way to live. The Lahore Development Authority has given their approval for the housing plan, which is on the Lahore Bypass. LSC also makes luxurious boutique villas that look like they’re from the end of the world and have amenities from the future.
It’s important to note that Lahore Smart City’s recent deals with the top three real estate designers will lead to a big increase in investments in the housing scheme. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Surbana Jurong would also raise the prices of plots, which would be good for the investors who bought them before.
Keep up with Estate Land Marketing for news and updates.
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"price_impact": "plots prices expected to rise"
}
}
}
}
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Yonex Mavis 300 Yellow Medium Shuttlecocks Dozen
Yonex Mavis 300 are shuttlecocks made to exceptionally high manufacturing standards.
Yonex nylon shuttlecocks closely mirror the fast recovery, peak, drop and flight trajectory of feather shuttlecocks.
Yonex shuttlecock technology delivers outstanding performance. Every shuttlecock produced by Yonex is meticulously inspected to ensure consistently fast recovery and accurate flight stability for maximum playability.
Yonex feather shuttlecocks are the official shuttlecock of the following internation tournaments, as well as many others: BWF World Championships, Thomas & Uber Cup Finals, European Championships, Super Series Masters Finals, All England Championships and Yonex Open Japan.
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"European Championships",
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]
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}
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Twinkle twinkle little Star Pebble Art By Simply Mourne (Small)
A beautiful gift to welcome a little miracle into the world, a christening gift or a birthday gift for a little person.
Catherine's inspiration comes from her passion for nature – specifically the awe-inspiring landscape of her home near Northern Ireland’s majestic Mourne Mountains. Her unique pieces express beautifully observed moments of narrative through the slightest of touches. Allowing delicate dabs of paint and natural materials to reflect the joy found in the great outdoors, Catherine creates elegantly crafted artworks that are enjoyed every day, and treasured for a lifetime.
Size 6" X 6"
Box frame : White
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"size": "6\" X 6\"",
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"name": "Catherine",
"description": "Her unique pieces express beautifully observed moments of narrative through the slightest of touches. Allowing delicate dabs of paint and natural materials to reflect the joy found in the great outdoors, Catherine creates elegantly crafted artworks that are enjoyed every day, and treasured for a lifetime."
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SBB Ball Valves (Single block &bleed)
Single block & bleed ball valves are mainly suitable for the instrumentation and particularly required thanks to the balls seal monitoring capability.
Thanks to a SBB ball valve, it is possible to avoid an additional needle valve having the same result reducing costs, overall dimensions and the ability to bleed off the plant, by controlling a potential leakage of the plant.
Single block & bleed valves are recommended for low pressure classes ensuring long-lasting seal.
Floating type valves are more often required, however it is possible to supply the Trunnion version valve, too.
Main applications in the petrochemical field:
- Cryogenic service.
- Low temperature.
- Ambient temperature.
- High temperature.
- Corrosive fluids.
- High pressures.
- Samplings from line.
- Fluids injection.
These valves can be designed to meet with Customer’s requirements: for instance, they may be buried in the ground and made operable by the extensions.
Valves are built in any steel required by the Customer and defined in the data sheet provided in the quotation request.
SBB ball valves produced by Etiovalves are provided in accordance with the following certifications:
- ISO (International Organization for standardization)
- PED (Pressure Equipment Directive)
- ATEX (ATmosphères EXplosibles)
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}
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“I’m a big fan”: M-PAiSA Hailed as Important Development Tool
UNDP/UNCDF in the Pacific
In February, Manoa Kurulo was one of 559 beneficiaries to receive an historic first payout under a parametric insurance scheme developed by the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).
Mr. Kurulo qualified for a payment following heavy rain in Fiji’s Western Division over a period of five days in January.
The sugarcane farmer was most surprised when the payments were sent directly to his M-PAiSA mobile money account by the insurer, FijiCare, with an SMS notification informing him of the payout.
The quick processing of payments helped him with the purchase of farming equipment to revive his small business and recover faster from the weather hazard.
Mr. Kurulo’s story is an example of how mobile money in Fiji is supporting development and helping build resilience against climate disasters by improving access to financial services, such as insurance, and at the same time helping the traditionally excluded participate in the formal economy.
Fiji is the epicenter of mobile money in the Pacific. The launch of Vodafone’s M-PAiSA service in 2010 was a significant moment in the country’s digital financial services ecosystem.
Uptake of the service had a slow start, but it has since taken off. The platform is strongly endorsed by the Deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica, who, in an interview with UNCDF last month, stated that digital services would become more necessary in the global shift towards cashless societies.
Today, M-PAiSA has nearly 600,000 registered users in Fiji, with 334,000 using the platform every month. The platform is expected to process more than FJ$3 billion (US$1.82bn) in transactions this year.
“I am a big fan,” said Mr. Kamikamica, who is also Fiji’s Minister of Trade, Cooperatives, SMEs and Communications.
He said that before M-PAiSA’s introduction, the mobility of funds in Fiji was a challenge and wholly dependent on brick-and-mortar – or traditional – methods.
“What M-PAiSA did is make it easy for cash to go mobile, particularly at the lower part of the social structure and rural areas, mobilising cash movements in the informal sector,” the Deputy PM added.
Mr. Kamikamica describes M-PAiSA as “a central part of the whole financial sector” and “a very powerful way of opening up economic activity across the country.”
How did M-paisa go from a mobile money service with an uncertain future to the staple that it is today in Fiji’s modernising financial system?
The Deputy PM says the need for digital services in Fiji and the Pacific is becoming “more and more necessary” to cater for the region’s digital evolution and as cashless societies become more prevalent.
Pointing to Fiji’s critical remittances sector, Mr Kamikamica said services such as M-PAiSA are playing a critical role in the lives of people, driving innovation and making it easier to do business.
One of the Minister’s aims is to innovate and open-up the M-PAiSA-driven e-ticketing system that is used to transact on public transport to other payment providers.
“E-ticketing, at the moment, is a closed-loop system – only M-PAiSA can be used to transact on it. What we need to do is make it an open-loop system so all forms of payment can be used to access it,” he said.
Beyond public transport, Mr. Kamikamica sees a role for digital services in driving growth and financial inclusion in several sectors, including agriculture, e-commerce and MSMEs by improving access to markets and enabling participation in formal economic activities through alternatives to bank accounts.
“It does take a long time to open bank accounts, but you can just register for M-PAiSA with a basic ID,” he said.
For MSMEs, the Deputy PM is aiming to work with specialist UN agencies – such as the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) – to increase access to finance for small business through digital payment gateways.
“Because a lot of SMEs need cash up front, I am looking to work with UNCDF and UNCTAD [UN Conference on Trade and Development] to develop some sort of guarantee for them, which they can eventually come out of once they start growing,” he said.
Mr Kamikamica sees demand for digital services such as M-PAiSA continue to increase in the Pacific and has called on all stakeholders to work together to ensure the benefits also reach vulnerable ‘last-mile’ communities.
“From the Government side, there are still areas for improvement in terms of the overall infrastructure and we will work on that in collaboration with the mobile service providers,” he said.
MPAiSA: a short history
UNCDF’s well-known Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme provided Vodafone Fiji with a catalytic grant and technical assistance to support the development of M-PAiSA.
UNCDF Lead Global Specialist (Climate Risk Insurance) and Programme Manager, Krishnan Narasimhan, said the support was based on solid evidence from around the world demonstrating the important role of mobile money in changing the financial inclusion landscape in African and Asian markets.
UNCDF’s Lead Global Specialist
According to Vodafone Regional CEO, Pradeep Lal, the UNCDF funding helped to mitigate the many “unknown risks” of investing in mobile money in the Pacific market. It was unchartered territory for a telco service provider but an obvious gap that Vodafone could bridge with connectivity and the access provided through mobile phones, he said.
Two in-house software engineers were tasked with developing the mobile money platform that officially hit the competitive marketplace in 2010, following approval by the Reserve Bank of Fiji.
One year after launch, M-PAiSA won the Global GSMA Mobile Money for the Unbanked Award at the 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. “It was a very proud moment accomplishment for the business,” Mr Lal said
But Vodafone still had work to do for M-PAiSA to realise its full potential. By Mr Lal’s own admission, the “…benefits of the service took some time to register with the users and businesses.”
Kenya’s mobile money platform known as ‘M-Pesa’ quickly earned a global reputation as a financial service disruptor. The relatively slower start of Fiji’s ‘M-PAiSA’ raised questions about sustainability in a low volume market with strong reliance on brick-and-mortar services.
All that seems like a footnote in history now. A major new Mastercard product that will see M-PAiSA move from a ‘closed-loop’ to an ‘open-loop’ service is on the way and the number of active users is at healthy levels.
Mr Lal said the shift to an ‘open-loop’ system will “enable the financially and economically excluded to become part of the mainstream economic activity and enable more women and geographically isolated populations to contribute to and benefit from the digital economy.”
UNCDF supported this process by resourcing an Innovation Hub within Vodafone through which new services like QR payments, utility bill payments, inward remittances, e-ticketing on public buses, government-to-person and person-to-government payments were introduced from 2017 onwards.
Reaching the ‘unbanked’ and ‘under-banked’ segments of Fiji was a central theme and motivation behind the development of M-PAiSA.
According to Mr Lal, besides the challenge of finding use-cases, three additional issues had to be addressed before the platform’s potential to reach the ‘last-mile’ could be realised.
These include the central bank’s decision to accept sim cards as a legal ID for M-PAiSA registration, the setting up of a larger agent network and an ecosystem across the country with initial cash support from Vodafone and the enabling of bank transfers directly to its e-wallet.
These changes have allowed the service to play a more prominent role in economic development as well as social protection.
An example is the Fijian Government’s use digital wallets such as M-PAiSA to disburse nearly FJ$200 million (US$100m) in welfare and social protection payments as part of its COVID-19 economic response plan in 2020/2021.
The integration of mobile wallets to the National Payment System will further improve flow of funds in the economy with an integrated and interoperable financial system that will spur more economic activity.
Through the UNCDF-led Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme (PICAP), mobile money is bringing insurance closer to the historically uninsured and helping build climate resilience in the region.
The necessity of digital services
The growth of mobile money services in a geographically spread-out region like the Pacific underscores the increasing importance of digital inclusion, both financial and non-financial, in the region’s development.
According to UNCDF’s Mr Narasimhan, digital services can enable access to information and public services and help meet key daily needs in education, health, and other areas .
After success in Fiji, Vodafone has rolled out mobile money in Samoa, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Kiribati and expected to introduce the service in Vodafone PNG also. UNCDF is working with Our Telekom in Solomon Islands to develop the mobile money services which is expected to be launched by mid-2023.
“With mobile network penetration improving in most Pacific countries and the usage of smart phones ever on the rise, UNCDF sees a great opportunity for cost effective delivery of basic financial and payment services through mobile money,” Mr Narasimhan said.
Future of mobile money
For Vodafone Regional CEO, Mr Lal, the impending launch of the Mastercard product will cement M-PAiSA as a key player in Fiji’s growing digital payments ecosystem and pave the way for a bigger regional presence for Vodafone, including in large markets like PNG.
“As economies transition into digital economies, being able to transact whenever and from wherever is critical for island economies and local businesses to remain accessible and competitive,” Mr Lal added.
Mr Narasimhan said UNCDF will continue to support providers of mobile wallets in the Pacific address existing challenges, such as agent network expansion, to improve the ecosystem and last-mile reach for mobile money.
“There are challenges around cash-in and cash-out points, full integration between banks and mobile money providers to enable seamless transfer of funds and the awareness amongst users, especially in rural areas. These can be strengthened further,” he added.
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Battery drain at night. In the day time no problem. This problem started 3 night ago. No sleep tracking apps except Samsung Health
What can I do?
Same here started 3 days ago too, can have 90% when I wake up after 7 hours dead...
Me too. Too off charge at 8pm. At 10pm it's on 99% went to sleep woke up at 7am and it's on 18% anything solved this yet?
Samsung has to fix it. I've been dealing with this for 2-3 weeks now. Even did a factory reset; no help. All we can to is report, report, report and wait.
- last edited
You can close unnecessary notifications and promotion thing. My s3 is normal now. Try it
Sorry for Turkish screenshot
Edit: In Samsung Health settings
On the watch go to settings go to about gear. Scroll down to report diagnostics and turn it off. That helped me. Back to full battery life again. Cheers
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"battery_drain_issue": true,
"onset_date": "3 night ago",
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"comments": [
"Same here started 3 days ago too, can have 90% when I wake up after 7 hours dead...",
"Me too. Too off charge at 8pm. At 10pm it's on 99% went to sleep woke up at 7am and it's on 18% anything solved this yet?",
"Samsung has to fix it. I've been dealing with this for 2-3 weeks now. Even did a factory reset; no help. All we can to is report, report, report and wait.",
"You can close unnecessary notifications and promotion thing. My s3 is normal now. Try it",
"Edit: In Samsung Health settings",
"On the watch go to settings go to about gear. Scroll down to report diagnostics and turn it off. That helped me. Back to full battery life again. Cheers",
"Sorry for Turkish screenshot"
]
}
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A statement silhouette as seen on the runway, these 3.1 Phillip Lim visor sunglasses channel minimalist design with maximum impact. Crafted from super lightweight light gold stainless steel with transparent blue tinted nylon lenses, these sunglasses are complete with contrasting black acetate temple tips. Signature finished include branding to the temple tips and the logo in the inside of the temple. Adjustable nose pads provide superior comfort.
Size & Fit
140mm temple length
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}
}
}
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Size, Advice & Fit
Materials & Care
O’Neill Blue products were designed for durability, more circularity and towards a better future. That’s why we currently have a minimum requirement of at least 50% preferred materials in a style to be classified as O’Neill Blue. We are proud to say that more than 8 out of 10 of the O’Neill Spring/Summer collection consists of O’Neill Blue product - and we won’t stop there. We are well on our way towards a 100% O’Neill Blue range by 2025.
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"percentage_of_O'Neill_Blue_products": "more than 8 out of 10",
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}
}
}
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From a large corral, Craig Scariot and I lead a flock of stubborn new lambs into a sorting chute. I carefully grab each lamb, and wrap it in a bear hug, but generally receive some furry wrestling in return. I quickly realize that putting my entire weight, and face, into the lambs’ mud-caked wool is the best method. Most still try to wriggle free, but eventually, each lamb calms down and holds still. At this point, Craig expertly squirts a deworming solution into their mouths, necessary medicine for maintaining animal health and avoiding the introduction of parasites into the existing stock. We repeat this process for each lamb, and by the time we break down the metal corral and send the lambs back out to pasture, I’m exhausted. I drive home, my volunteer work done for the day. Craig stays on, with more tasks to do and more animals to attend to. The work on a small farm is never really finished, and Craig hasn’t taken a vacation in three years.
Life as a small farmer is hard and full of endless physically demanding and difficult work. Those who do it have to love it. A few years ago, Craig left a lucrative career in money management to start SkyPilot Farm in Longmont, Colorado, with his partner Chloe Johnson. I knew Craig through mutual friends in the climbing world, and his decision both inspired and impressed me. He was following his passion, without prioritizing money or security. As a full-time climber, I could relate. But when Craig and Chloe started SkyPilot, it was for more than just their own personal happiness. The small run-down farm they purchased came with hard, dry dirt and infinite projects. It’s also located within spitting distance of bustling downtown Boulder and the urban sprawl that now penetrates every corner of Colorado’s Front Range. Yet, Craig and Chloe were able to save 43 acres from commercial development. They also started practicing regenerative grazing and built a program for community engagement and education. Insects and birds returned to their fields, and frogs began croaking in the creek again.
Through agreements with private landowners focused on regenerative land management, SkyPilot is now grazing on more than 700 acres. More people from Boulder and the surrounding area are taking the time to get their lamb, pork and eggs from a place they can trust, and sales have doubled to tripled every year since the farm’s inception. SkyPilot is even helping manage vegetation by having their sheep graze in areas that house Front Range solar arrays, eliminating the need for carbon-intensive mowing.
Three years ago, Yvon Chouinard changed Patagonia’s mission statement and asked everyone associated with the company to step up our efforts to address the climate crisis. I struggled to come up with something that felt right. I wanted to contribute but didn’t quite know how. Getting on a carbon-spewing airplane to attend a climate march didn’t feel right to me. Announcing my views on Instagram seemed problematic, especially when research suggests that social media tends to deepen entrenched opinions, rather than shift them. It’s not to say that these things can’t be worthwhile, and in fact, some recent studies show that when around 25 percent of a group takes a stand on an issue, change is likely to occur.
What I wanted to do was something that required some level of personal sacrifice on a consistent basis. I wanted my contribution to be uncomfortable, to hurt me a little, the way my actions, choices and participation in our society hurt the planet a little every day. When I finally thought of helping Craig and Chloe, the idea instantly felt right. Moving fencing, collecting eggs, shoveling shit out of chicken coops and deworming lambs aren’t exactly “rest day” activities, but I knew they did some measurable, albeit tiny, bit of good.
Taking a broad view of the startling statistics associated with the climate crisis, it’s easy to become disillusioned and cynical or want to throw up your hands and decry that nothing but systemic policy change will make a difference. Sure the world is increasingly global, and each of us is a single individual among billions. But our lives are still largely moved and shaped by our immediate circles. If we surrender to the cynical notion that our individual actions mean nothing or put all our energy into singular, slow-moving, large-scale solutions, we risk becoming joyless, uninspired and destined for inaction—at least that’s how it feels to me. The things we see and do that are right in front of us, like Craig and Chloe’s work on the farm, provide hope and empowerment and could ultimately inspire our friends and neighbors. In turn, that can slowly inspire a shift in culture, until we are all collectively accountable as good stewards of our planet.
In the last year, I’ve spent more than 20 days at the farm. The work is never easy and comes with no more than a simple “thanks” and the occasional carton of eggs, but somehow, it feels right. The quiet action of showing up and simply helping feels concrete and genuine, never performative. I’ve barely scratched the surface of what there is to learn, but one thing I am discovering is that small farms like SkyPilot feel like an important bridge between where we are and where we ultimately need to be—a loop backward in order to move forward.
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WELCOME TO THE FAIRY TALE WORLD OF EUDAJMONIA!
At Eudajmonia, we create phenomenal wall stickers and wallpapers for girls and boys. We are lovers of minimalism in stunning unveilings, the best examples of which are the wall stickers and photo wallpapers for children available in our collections. As a manufacturer, we focus on the highest quality products. That is why choosing wall decorations by Eudajmonia Wall Artists you can be sure that they will be products that will preserve their perfect look for many years.
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Are there still interesting stories to be mined from the notion that we all do — or would do — shitty things to survive? Umpteen seasons of The Walking Dead harp on this note; dystopia as a trend is very much interested in what survival is, what it looks like, what it takes. “Survival is insufficient” reads the Star Trek-inspired tattoo in Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven.
There must be more than just surviving.
But what if there isn’t? That’s a question The Bad Batch might have asked, if it were interested in such questions. Part prison movie, part dystopia and, altogether, a muddle of frowns and numbing violence, The Bad Batch, directed by Ana Lily Amirpour, sits on the opposite end of the spectrum from Amirpour’s debut, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night.
Girl also borrowed from genres, creating a moody mashup of violent drifting and connecting. But where Girl built characters, Batch coasts on tone, with middling results.
The tropes of dystopia, or of any genre, grow well worn over the years. Hyperspace travel and intriguing alien species are no guarantee you’re going to make Star Wars; harsh desert wastelands and misbehaving loners are no guarantee you’re heading down a Mad Max road (or even a Tank Girl road).
As optimistic writers sometimes say, a story might have been told before, but only you can tell your version of that story.
Amirpour’s version focuses on a young woman, Arlen (Suki Waterhouse), who for unknown reasons gets sent to the empty desert that serves as a prison in an unspecified future. She’s joined the bad batch, which presumably consists of all the people deemed unfit to live in whatever is left of society.
We are likely meant to believe that being put into the bad batch has been a self-fulfilling prophecy: The desert is full of cannibals (presumably out of necessity); a moderately safe haven is a sort of breeding ground for a rather self-important man (Keanu Reeves in full pornstache); Giovanni Ribisi and Jim Carrey wander and scavenge; Diego Luna silently spins records, which he transports in a giant boom box that is one of the movie’s rare delightful images.
Arlen wanders through this landscape, getting revenge and/or misdirecting her rage in turn. She disrupts (to put it mildly) the family unit of Miami Man (Jason Momoa), with whom she develops a connection built largely on their shared ability to squint attractively. There is a terrible rave (in the future all parties are terrible raves), a lot of violence and even more worn-out cynicism.
What might it look like — what might a lot of our narratives about displacement and the rejects of societies look like — if we imagined it was cool (“cool” in air quotes, like “edgy”) to imagine empathy rather than a cynical squint? These stories are starting to all sound the same: Person does terrible things to survive; we care about them anyway.
Amirpour gives us little reason to care (apart from Miami Man’s nice portraits of his daughter, maybe) and so, instead, I wondered: What if a person tried not to do terrible things? What if a lot of people thought that way? What if hope could be cool? What would that look like? Why are the challenges in creating a less shitty outsider society so much less interesting?
What if we’re not all assholes, in the end? (Broadway Metro)
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Your “The Freshman Survival Guide” (Oct. 12) states: “The first half of your first term of college is known as the ‘Red Zone,’ the period of time a young woman is most vulnerable to rape … so go with friends you trust and look out for each other, and keep an eye on your drink.”
Why are you giving advice only to women when addressing rape?
How about talking frankly with men, the gender that creates and perpetuates the problem? What if instead you had published:
“Male sexual assaulters are more likely to prey on freshman women, so if you observe a man play up to a freshman or any other woman, stick around and intervene when necessary. If you know of a man who puts drugs into women’s drinks, report him to authorities. And do not in any way condone, encourage, enable, participate in or make jokes about such behavior in men.”
Harriet Behm, Eugene
I wanted to check in with you all to say that I absolutely love your work, and I’ve been able to use a great deal of your work in my classroom to talk about very important social justice related issues as well as important community organizations and goings-on, for which I’m very grateful.
I also wanted to check in with you about your recent issue, “Back to Campus” (Oct. 12). I noted that the “Freshman Survival Guide” is placed opposite an ad for a lawyer who seems to represent students and other folks who are accused of sexual assault.
I’m not familiar with the details of how y’all sell advertising and why certain ads are placed on certain pages or paired with certain articles, but as a consumer of Eugene Weekly I’m concerned that the pairing of this article with this ad is promoting or at the very least condoning sexual assault.
I realize this is a leap, but I’ve shared the ad and the pairing of the two with a variety of folks and we each agreed that there was a message being shared, and it is one of linking freshman survival with the protection of those accused of sexual assault.
I understand the Weekly has already been distributed, but I wanted to share this concern as a community member, an educator, a woman and a UO student.
Relée Davis, English language development teacher, Eugene
Editor’s note: The placement was unintentional and unfortunate. We apologize.
KENNEDY IS WRONG
Will Kennedy’s “Raffi for grownups” (Oct. 12) spoke more to his anger issues than to give information about Jimmy Buffer. I’m not a Parrot head my music taste runs a gambet from clasical to funk & hip hop. But I do have a lot of great 80’s young adult music memories with Buffet. I get his point about the me Gen, but many of these big bucks people are philanthropists.
Jimmy Buffer funds environmental & humanitarian disaster relief volunteer action through FAUACA in the Carribian. He also gives grants to youth in Detroit & for vegi gardens in harlem. Do your homework Mr Kennedy.
Carol West, Eugene
Editor’s note: We felt that this letter made its point without our editing it for typos.
LEVIN IS WRONG
On the whole, I appreciate Rick Levin’s florid stylings, even if he does tend toward an oxymoronic holier-than-thou nihilism. That said, his recent review of Jekyll & Hyde at Cottage Theatre (Oct. 12) gets some important background wrong.
First, Freud, Marx and Nietzsche are not all products of “the late 19th century.” Marx published Das Kapital in 1867, after 20 years of previous published work. He died in 1883. By contrast, the vast majority of Freud’s work was published during the first three decades of the 20th century.
More important, Levin’s gloss on Robert Louis Stevenson’s original, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, provides a nice example of how people confuse what they think they know for what they know in fact. Contrary to Levin’s assertion, this story is not a familiar one — much less “the way it speaks to the duality of human nature, good and evil and all that.” It is the titular characters that are familiar, not the story, or its vision of good and evil. I’d guess these are virtually unknown.
I’d be curious to hear how Stevenson “intuits the catastrophes of the coming century.” It seems to me that Levin has simply read his own obsessions into the space where familiarity with the actual work would go.
I regard this as a shame, as beyond the apparent spectacle of the current musical lies a profound original of lasting relevance.
Timothy Shaw, Eugene
First James Taylor, and now Jimmy Buffett. Next, Will Kennedy will be chastising John Denver because “Rocky Mountain High” wasn’t about smoking pot.
Michael Billings, Eugene
LETTERS POLICY: We welcome letters on all topics and will print as many as space allows, with priority given to timely local issues. Please limit length to 200 words and include your address and phone number for our files. Email to [email protected], fax to 484-4044 or mail to 1251 Lincoln, Eugene 97401.
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Babcock International Group has achieved a ready for sea date for the Type 23 frigate HMS SOMERSET at Babcock’s Devonport facility, the company writes in a press release. HMS SOMERSET started her overhaul in November 2018. During that time, she has undergone a variety of upkeepmeasures, which has included:
- repairs and updates to her hull and living spaces
- replacement of the SEA WOLF with the new SEA CEPTOR weapon system
- improvements to electronic equipment
- replacement of her four diesel generators
- an enhanced propulsion motor clean
- over 500 structural inserts
Overall, the project surpassed one million hours of work.
The project team welcomed ship staff back on board at the end of last year and have since completed the final stages of commissioning, before handing her back to the Royal Navy to carry out sea trials. After completing the sea trials, HMS SOMERSET will return to the Royal Navy fleet. Meanwhile HMS IRON DUKE is the next frigate due to exit the Frigate Support Centre and continue her overhaul ahead of HMS ARGYLL and HMS WESTMINSTER arriving later this year.
How to Ensure Ultimate Fleet Availability and Performance Over the Entire Lifecycle?Patria has developed a modular service concept called Patria OPTIME, which covers air, land and sea domains. It is tailored to the customer needs and requirements and it is set up in phases together with the customer.
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Museum of Palestinian History & Art – Educational Material for Teachers Survey
In the year 2017, the Museum of Palestinian History and Art, a unique online educational experience, will open its doors for the first time, promising to bring a new depth of understanding about Palestine to a global public. With the official launch of the website more than -educational material and exhibits on Palestinian history, identity, and culture will be accessible from anywhere in the world. Featuring cutting-edge, interactive and multimedia content, the Museum of Palestinian History and Art will place the Palestinian experience front and center of an understanding of the region’s events past and present.
The museum wishes to become the primary source of information on Palestine, providing a range of serious scholarly works coupled with interactive educational material for teachers, researchers and educators. Therefore the Museum of Palestinian History and Art would like to invite you to take part in a brief, anonymous survey of ten multiple choice questions (time of completion ca. 2-3 minutes). Your answers will enable the museum team to gain valuable insights into already existing educational materials on the subject and will help to improve the content according to your needs and expectations.
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28007 Madrid Madrid
Our professional team designs, makes and assembles customized stand, stages sets and scenery, optimizing all resources.
Customized Stands: We design and offer technical design solutions, using all the materials available on the market: wood, metal, textile, vinyl, methacrylate, and glass, among others.
Stage Sets and Scenery: We know all the secrets of stage machinery: we bring set designs to life in the most efficient way, optimizing resources and, at the same time, facilitating the functioning of other technical elements, as well as adapting everything to the characteristics of the event and venue: TV sets, congress centres, theatres and special venues, among others.
Interior Design: We handle interior design projects, including window dressing and furniture design, adapting spaces and creating appropriate solutions for each project.
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Avda. Arruzafa, s/n
14012 Córdoba Córdoba
Located in the select and beautiful residential area of El Brillante, under 10 minutes away from the centre of Cordova, the Eurostars Las Adelfas Hotel combines sublime architecture with well-appointed, luxury facilities.
- Click here to obtain a special 5% discount on bookings.
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