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Whether you have just taken over the family farm or you are managing a complex multi-site dairy operation, our AonAgri brokers can offer comprehensive and tailored insurance solutions to suit the unique needs of the Dairy Industry.
As the leading broker to New Zealand’s agricultural sector, we understand that managing a business in the Dairy industry requires experience, innovation and knowledge; we also know that it comes with a unique suite of risks. Our broad range of insurance solutions are designed to provide protection for your most valuable assets, and our specialist brokers work with you from the outset to identify areas of risk and arrange adequate cover across all aspects of your business.
AonAgri’s business assets cover also includes optional extras specifically for Dairy Farming including events in relation to your milk:
Milk contamination and resultant fines and penalties
Cover for accidental loss to your milk caused by contamination, and any fines or penalties imposed on you by your dairy company due to that contamination.
Milk deterioration
Cover for deterioration of your milk caused by:
Breakdown or failure of the refrigeration plant
Sudden failure of power supplied by a public utility to your rural property
Operation of an overload switch
Accidental escape of refrigerated gas or liquid into the refrigeration chamber
Sudden or accidental switching off or failure to turn on the power supply to the refrigeration plant for the vat.
Cover includes fines or penalties imposed on your by your dairy company due to milk deterioration.
Non-collection of milk
Cover for milk that must be disposed of because it cannot be collected by a dairy company because access to the rural property is prevented or because of property damage. | https://www.aon.co.nz/Agri-Business/Dairy-Insurance | 1,656,992,124 | null |
If you’ve spent any amount of time reading Mystery Shop Forum, you’ll no doubt have noticed various references to mystery shopping as “your business”. For most of us involved in mystery shopping, it is a business. And, since it is a business, you should have a business plan. Is your business plan set in stone or do you review it each year to see what changes need to be made?
When I initially started in mystery shopping, I would do “anything for a buck.” Like any business, you have to pay your dues. There’s the learning curve; the need to get your chops as it were.
I quickly graduated to the point of trying not to do any shops for less than 75 cents per mile, and $1.00 per mile on overnight routes. My car averages 35mpg on the highway and I live in a state with fairly low gas taxes. Your mileage will vary. Those numbers worked for me.
In the last half of 2014 however, I began to notice a change. There were new shoppers in town. Some of my “old reliable shops” were vanishing as soon as they showed up on the boards. It was time to rethink my business plan, and that means you need to know your business. One of my favorite professors from my Alma Mater, The University of South Carolina, gave a perfect example of an entire industry that did not know what business they were in—buggy whip manufacturers. Buggy whip manufacturers thought they were in the buggy whip business. They weren’t. They were in the vehicle acceleration business. By not knowing their business, they did not survive the transition from horse and buggy to the internal combustion engine.
I was not about to let my mystery shopping business go the way of the buggy whip manufacturers. It meant I had to rethink my business plan. In my case, my shopping business is now a part-time endeavor. I’m making deliveries between three and five days per week. I now look at what qualifies as a “good” shop in a different light. Instead of looking at making X amount per mile, I’m looking at shops as “Can I make $X on my day off after paying for the gas to do the job(s)?” If the answer is yes, then I accept the shop(s). As a result, I’m shifting more towards video shops where there is a higher degree of flexibility [and higher pay], as well as shopping for those MSCs where, as long as the shop is completed by the deadline, it really doesn’t matter what day I do them.
It also helps that I have a great boss. He’s more than willing to work with me, and I’ll bend over backwards to help him. In the off season, if I want to take a week off to do a route of video shops, I know it’s no problem with him.
Remember, your business plan isn’t something that is set in stone. It should be reviewed and be subject to change, as your circumstances change. | https://www.mysteryshoppermagazine.com/uncategorized/the-profit-motive/ | 1,656,891,490 | null |
Whether you're visiting Calvert County to explore for the day or staying overnight, you'll soon discover the breathtaking views, easy access to the water and our small town charm. To find a listing of Chamber Members that are in the travel and hospitality industries, including attractions, lodging, shopping/retail, restaurants,sports and more please refer to our Business Directory. | https://www.calvertchamber.org/visit-calvert-county.html | 1,656,863,424 | null |
Are you worried that your hard-earned money is not working hard enough for you? That your dream of your golden years spent on the golf course or with loved ones on the beach is fading fast? Think you can do […] | https://www.klmaccountants.com.au/2018/03/ | 1,657,023,808 | null |
Michel Rajkovic was born in 1974 and lives near Boston, USA. For years the search for escape led him to photograph all over the world. However, he is looking for an emotional dimension that even the most beautiful landscapes do not give him. From then on, his vision of photography evolved, he moved away from the classical representation of the landscape to elaborate an artistic universe where reality and dream come together. Through a minimalist and surgical approach, he shapes the image and, through the symbolism of his compositions, allows reality to fade away. It is in ambivalence that his images draw all their essence, they astonish us and amaze us at the same time. He transforms the landscape in his representation but above all in his design. The finality of the landscape becomes a pretext, and like a path leads us to an inner journey. | https://dergreif-online.de/contributors/michel-rajkovic/ | 1,656,879,257 | null |
Overlearned by poverty, a family sells their own daughter. Lali thinks she was going be a wife, she was not expecting a cruel life full of sacrifices waiting for her | https://weyyak.com/en/player/episode/1347999/lali25 | 1,656,695,659 | null |
Another great turn out and a great day was had by all. Many thanks to Cath for organising the teams, thanks to Dave and Karen for preparing the kids with extra sessions at Meadowbank and thanks also to Lorraine for helping out on the day. And thanks to all the parents for bringing the kids along – it’s a long day, but hopefully you’ll all agree it was definitely worth it. And there’s an outdoor version, probably in June. Date TBC. | https://harmenyac.org/race-reports/superteams/ | 1,657,057,972 | null |
It's not just a cup...no, it's a symbol. A symbol that says 'I love anime!' and 'I love coffee!' It also says, 'I'm hilarious for buying this mug,' and 'I have really good taste in gifts.' Buy one for yourself and your best friend!
It's microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe, with a durable white ceramic construction that makes it easy to clean. Dishwasher and microwave safe Durable white ceramic construction. | https://jackof-artshop.com/products/just-a-girl-who-loves-anime-and-coffee-mug-gift-for-her-anime-fan-mug-11oz | 1,656,166,561 | null |
Mega Pokémon are never easy to deal with, and they’re even more fearsome in Pokémon Go. Before you can gain access to the Mega-Evolved form for your Pokémon, you must defeat in a Mega Raid. You want to make sure you have plenty of friends available to help you out because these are on the same level as the five-star raids featuring legendary Pokémon. The same goes for Mega Pidgeot, and you have several options on how to beat it.
Mega Pidgeot weaknesses
Mega Pidgeot is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon. It’s weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type attacks. It’s resistant to Bug and Grass-types, and it’s exceptionally resistant to Ghost and Ground-type attacks, so try to avoid using any of those four choices.
Pokémon to counter Mega Pidgeot
Given Mega Pidgeot’s weaknesses, your best options to defeat it include Magnezone, Rhyperior, and Zekrom.
Magnezone is an Electric and Steel-type Pokémon. It will be difficult for Mega Pidgeot to do too much damage against it with its heavy defenses. Because of how many Electric-type attacks it can know, it can land some heavy blows against the Flying-type Pokémon during the battle. Magnezone has a maximum CP of 3,205, an attack of 238, a defense of 205, and stamina of 172. the best attacks it can know include charge beam for its fast attack and zap cannon or wild charge for its charge move. You want to avoid using any Steel-type attacks.
Next up, you have Rhyperior, one of the best Rock and Ground-type Pokémon in the game. Much like Magnezone, it’s a reliable choice to pick, but you want to avoid using any Ground-type attacks instead of focusing on Rhyperior’s Rock-type attacks throughout the raid. Rhyperior has a maximum CP of 3,733, an attack of 241, a defense of 190, an stamina of 251. While it may have lower defenses, it is resistant to both Flying and Normal-type attacks. The best moves it can learn are smack down for its fast move and stone edge or rock wrecker for its charge move. Unfortunately, rock wrecker is a legacy move, so most trainers will want to rely on stone edge.
The final choice is likely the hardest to acquire, and that’s Zekrom. It’s a legendary Pokémon, so unless you were able to capture it when it was available a five-star raid, you’re a bit out of luck, but it’s an incredible option. Zekrom is a Dragon and Electric-type Pokémon, and it has a maximum CP of 4,038, an attack of 275, a defense of 211, and stamina of 205. The best moves it can know to fight Mega Pidgeot include charge beam and wild charge. Unfortunately, Zekrom has various moves, which is good to make it a versatile choice, but for this raid, you want to focus on its Electric-type attacks exclusively.
There are other Pokémon options you can use against Mega Pidgeot. These moves include Galarian Darmanitan, Zapdos, Raikou, Alola Golem, Rampardos, Jolteon, Gigalith, Mewtwo, Tyranitar, Luxray, Terraikion, Electivire, and Mamoswine.
Once you defeat Mega Pidgeot, you receive Mega Energy to evolve your Pidgeot into is Mega-Evolved form, and you have a chance to capture a Pidgeot at the end of the raid. It can potentially be the shiny version. | https://www.gamepur.com/guides/how-to-beat-mega-pidgeot-in-pokemon-go-weaknesses-counters-strategies | 1,657,050,696 | 1,657,050,696 |
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Written by: The Geek Girl Project on December 6, 2017.
The Star Wars Collection by Jamberry. This image and all others are from Jamberry
With Star Wars: The Last Jedi opening next week, you might already have your cosplay–or at least your favorite t-shirt–picked out to wear. Whether you dare to go Dark Side or you’re all about Rey, you can show that you are excited down to your fingertips with The Star Wars Collection by Jamberry, Volume 2! If you’ve never tried the long-lasting nail wrap brand, this is a great chance to check them out for yourself. While we love the classic characters in the first volume, it’s thrilling to see new favorites in this collection. The colors and designs in this volume also have a mixture of sleek and trendy and colorful and whimsical. Thankfully, there’s much less pink.
Curious Porg, shown on hands.
If you love natural green and browns, there are four wraps in that palette, featuring Chewbacca and the lovable new Porgs. Camaraderie also includes R2-D2 in his only appearance in this volume (since he’s in two wraps from Volume 1), alongside Rey, who now has her own wrap, which is a must-have.
That brings me to BB-8, who features in two wraps. Roll With It will go nicely with the R2-D2 and C-3PO wraps from the first volume, which is what I intend to wear because I’ve been saying for months that I’d buy BB-8 as soon as it came out.
If you like bad boys, then take a look at Kylo’s Lightsaber, which might distract you from the previews in the theater because it glows in the dark. First Order is also a stunning wrap with a satin finish (which means it is hybrid between Jamberry’s metallic and matte finishes).
Feel the Force and Starships shown on hands
These last three designs are both subtle and stunning, with colors that are fitting from office to red carpet. You can really tell that Jamberry listened to their customers and consultants when designing these beauties. (Although our Creative Director has noted that there are still no wraps with just the Rebellion. “I do not give the Empire equal time.” So there’s a suggestion for Volume 3.) This entire volume shows diversity of designs to appeal to Geek Girls of all ages, and will work equally well with jeans or Jedi robes. Volume 2 of the Star Wars Collection by Jamberry goes live Thursday at 9 am Mountain Time, so get in touch with your friend who sells Jamberry to order and to be sure you get the best deal. If you don’t have one, you can contact us through our Facebook page, and we’ll get you in touch with one. (The Star Wars collection is only available in US markets.)
Which wraps are you dying to wear? When you share your Star Wars manicures on social media, we’d love if you’d tag us (@GeekGirlProject on Twitter or @TheGeekGirlProject on Instagram) so we can see!May the Force be with you!
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I don’t get to do my nails very often any more as I’m actually working with food a lot more than I was before and it’s a questionable territory, but these are awesome for when I do get to do them!!! I loved the ones I got last year! | http://www.thegeekgirlproject.com/2017/12/06/star-wars-jamberry-v2/ | 1,656,153,439 | null |
Аннотация: The paper considers a methodology of mathematical modeling of ecological-economic processes at the regional level. The basis of the model is formed by equations, which describe two interacting blocks: economic and ecological ones. Equations of the economic block are represented by relations of generalized inter-branch balance, while the ecological part is described in terms of differential equations with deviations with respect to some given state of natural resources. Issues of i) information support of the model, ii) techniques used for identification of the coefficients, iii) scenario analysis and iv) forecasting are analyzed. | https://ris.icc.ru/publications/4194 | 1,656,318,812 | null |
We are thrilled to welcome back Erika Garces as STELLA, who is BARB's girlfriend. And as JANE's mother CHARLOTTE, we are so happy to welcome back Paula Fins. These two ladies rocked their roles in Season One, which enhanced our story so much. Naturally, we had to have them back for more!!
Another big thrill for Rich and me is to work together again as actors. We got the chance to play a husband and wife in a play, and had a great time. Rich is a member of Equity and has been in over 70 musicals, so why wouldn't I cast him as EMILY's husband SCOTT?! ❤️ | https://www.judgmentcallseries.site/copy-of-cast | 1,656,698,442 | null |
Having trouble seeing our foster application below on your mobile device? Then click this link to go directly to the application:
Dogs typically are in foster homes for 2-3 weeks, although if a dog has special needs or health challenges or is a senior, fostering can be a longer commitment. Once your foster application is approved, we will contact you as we have dogs coming into the rescue in need of a foster. When you commit to foster, our expectation is that you will commit to caring for the dog until he or she finds a forever home.
We have compiled a Foster FAQ that has more specifics about what it means to foster a dog for FPALR. Please email to request a copy of that factsheet if you'd like more information before filling out our application.
We require our foster families to sign a foster agreement before taking in their dog. We are happy to email this form to you before pickup of the dog for your review.
Fostering is very rewarding. We have had families foster a dog or two for us, and we appreciate that short-term help. FPALR also has had many families who have taken in many foster dogs over the years, and those repeat fosters are a big reason that we have been able to save more dogs in recent years than ever before. We are a foster-based rescue, meaning that we have no facility. All of our dogs come into the rescue and are cared for in loving foster homes as a waystation to a forever family. We'd love you to join our foster roster! | https://fortunatelabrescue.org/foster.html | 1,657,208,758 | 1,649,685,434 |
The DL1 units are supplied with a power lead for connection to a standard car cigarette lighter socket, with the centre pin connected to +12v and the outer of the connector connected to vehicle ground. If appropriate (typically on a road car), this can be simply attached to a cigar lighter type connector and the lead plugged into the unit to power it, however in many cases it may be more appropriate to either permanently power the device from the vehicle loom or power the system from a separate battery, details of how to do this are below.
Permanently wiring into the vehicle
If the unit is to be wired directly into the engine wiring loom, rather than using the cigarette lighter socket, a fused supply must be used, with a fuse rating of no more than 1 amp. It is also highly recommended that the unit has it's own external power switch so it can be easily turned off. We also recommend that the units power supply is isolated from the power supply when the car is being cranked over and only turned on when the engine is running. It is possible that leaving the unit turned on during cranking may corrupt the data in the logger.
Also please note that in all cases the GPS receiver is powered on whenever there is power to the main unit - it does not turn on and off with the main unit, so if the DL1/DL90 is left connected to the battery it will flatten it.
Powering from a separate battery supply
The unit can be powered from a battery if required - this is often appropriate for temporary installations where a cigar lighter is not available. The unit requires a minimum of about 10v and draw about 100mA-200mA, so the size of the battery should be chosen to give sufficient run time. For example a 1Ah battery would give about 5 hours operation. Because of the current supply requirements only rechargeable batteries should be used, you cannot use disposable batteries.
If you do require a battery pack, Race Technology keep a wide selection in stock - call us with your requirements.
Important notes for Power Supply and Earthing/Grounding
Absolutely fundamental to the correct operation of in car electronics is a stable, noise free, clean power supply. Even more important is a really good ground connection. All Race Technology products are designed with extensive protection and filtering on the power supply inputs, but if the power supply input has excessive high voltage spikes or low voltage drop outs then it may cause problems with the operation of the electronics and even permanent damage.
A good ground connected to the electronics is even more important as the ground cannot be "filtered" in the same way as the voltage supply - if the grounding is poor then accuracy and reliability will be affected.
There are several points that should be borne in mind when connecting a good power supply and ground:
Keep all connections as short and tidy as practical, messy wiring is potentially very dangerous.
Use thick wire, this is particularly important on the ground connections. This is increasingly important with long runs.
Take power/ground connections back to the battery if possible.
Never use the same power/ground connections that are used for the engine management system, ignition system, alternator or any other "high power" device on the vehicle.
Make sure that the power supply is fused at an appropriate level, 1A would be appropriate in most cases. | https://www.race-technology.com/wiki/index.php/Common/PowerSupplyRequirements | 1,656,915,877 | 1,656,915,876 |
Can You Put A Rug On Carpet? Layering rugs on carpet is not the new fashion in town. It is a beautiful style of rug layering; an art on art. It is the practice where you can put a rug on top of carpet.
In the next few minutes, you will learn the basics and effective ways on how to overlap rugs, how to layer rugs on carpet, the placing of a rug on top of rug and rug layering sizes, and all its styles.
How To Layer Rugs In Any Space
For many, this may sound something unknown, but it’s a fabulous way of decorating a floor in an entirely different method. Now still wondering what does layer rugs mean in the world of floor covering!
Well, before we get into knowing the right techniques of how to layer area rugs for indoor or outdoor, let us first understand what the team ‘layer rugs’ mean. Also, how they can turn any room/space a lot more unusual yet adorable in altogether a newly added style.
Layer rugs are a beautiful add-on way of putting or laying an area rug on top of another larger area rug or carpet.
How To Layer Rug Over Carpet Living Room
Whether planning for layering a rug on carpet in bedroom or layering rugs in the living room, they follow the same technique of layering.
You can for sure go with layering area rugs over carpets. Many interior decorators love doing it by bringing an area rug on top of a larger one. It adds a lot of coziness and texture, and it’s an easy way to change up space with a significant difference. There are some things to consider, though.
To layer a rug over a wall-to-wall carpet, one has to assure that it is a lower pile one. Otherwise, it will be a bit strange, and it won’t work the way it should.
Pile refers to the thickness, so from the very bottom to the very top how thick and plush it is, is the pile.
Then you want to consider the rug that you will be layering on the top. You reasonably must choose one that is not too thick or heavy because it can also result in a tripping hazard. In most cases, you can prefer, a overdyed rug or a Berber rug over sisal or sea-grass or any other natural material carpeting.
Something else you must watch out for is the rug does not shift or move around when layered on top of the carpeting. The way to avoid this is you use a rubber pad to create a bit more friction between the rug and the area rug so that it doesn’t move around. The other easy way out to this is that you anchor the rug with heavy furniture on it.
Next, you also have to think about the placement. You also must see to it that the rug on top of the carpet isn’t nodding off on the corner on its own in relation to your furniture so either underneath the furniture or at the foot of the bed. They are a great way to add a little bit of an accent.
One thing you need to try and avoid in this is that you need to plan it out while layering multiple rugs on top of carpets. Else, this can sometimes look a bit too much or like as though selling rugs on the street.
How To Anchor A Rug On Carpet
The easiest, the simplest, the best, and the apparent way to stop a rug from moving or slipping on the floor is ideal to use a rug pad. Isn’t it? Did you give a thought on how to anchor a rug on the carpet! Before that, know what makes rugs on top on a carpet slip.
Some of the reasons that make rugs move about on carpet are:
The silky texture of the carpet’s fiber placed under the rug. Silk rugs made in bamboo silk and viscose have very silky and slippery properties.
A smooth and slippery backing texture of the area rug, ex. Plastic backing.
Solution To Anchoring Rug Over Carpet
Place heavy furniture on the rug layered on the carpets.
Stick rubber stripes to the back of the rug to prevent it from moving.
To learn more, here is a detailed guide to how to secure area rug on top of carpet.
How To Layer Rugs Like A Pro
You might be wondering why layer your rugs and how might it look. The reason why you want to do this is that it makes a difference and defines the space. In this way, you can bring out the colors and provide a texture over your hard-floor or tile. Believe it or not, you can also save huge money in the process by doing so.
Have you been thinking about getting that designer rug in your home by the method of overlapping rugs? Well, then this article is for you. So no more guesswork next time you think of attempting it. Dive in and know how you can do this in 7 simple ways.
1. Appropriate Size
First of all, pick the right size of the base rug for your space. When you are running to get your rugs you want to know what size you need. The idea behind layering rugs is that the base rug size is always more massive than the face rug.
2. Material
For the foundation, select a natural fibre rug made of jute or sisal. On the other hand, for the top-up, you can prefer Persian rug animal hide or vintage kilim rug.
3. Top Rug
Make sure your face rug is smaller than the below one. it must at least leave 10 12 inches of the border around the base rug.
4. Pile Height
Choose a proper pile size. For a rug beside your bed, you can choose a thick sheepskin or a Moroccan rug.
6. Pattern
Go with a single design at a time; otherwise, they don’t interact well. For example, if your base rug has a pattern already, weather loop cut or printed then go with a plain area rug for the top. Choose a plain base rug or broadloom if the top carpet has a pattern.
7. Rug Pad
Make use of a rubber pad to restrain the rug from slipping. Consider anchoring it with a large sofa or any wooden furniture.
8. Colour
Choose the right color for both the layered rugs that go matching with each other and compliments your space as well.
The Art Of Layering Rugs
Always remember that the best way to go about overlapping rugs is that both rugs, the top and the base need to be of low profile. A thick base rug or carpet can get damaged due to its getting pressed overtime.
To get started, you need to get a measuring tape and measure the place of the installation. Then mark up the four corners with tape. In this way, you can imagine the rug size you need in your particular area. So basically what you want to make sure here is that your bed or your table, the chairs all fit in well on your base rug.
If you are going to arrange the dining room, you would want the table as well as the chairs to fill in it. The technique is so that when you drag them to sit, you are half on the rug and half on the rug.
Now that you have decided and figured out the size of your rug. It’s time you choose the base rug. For this purpose, you can best pick a low profile natural fibre rugs like a jute rug sisal rug or a seagrass rug.
Choosing a more neutral base allows you to go a little bolder or another pattern on top. These natural fibre rugs are inexpensive and can save money in the process. So the idea is that you spend less money on the bottom rug and little more for the face rug. For the top rug, you can choose a smaller piece, a vintage rug or kilim any that you like.
Also, keep in mind that for the base, you do not select a very thick rug. A thick rug will make the layering style look swollen up and instead harm the real purpose of putting a rug(s) on top of the carpet. When choosing the top layer rug, you can have a lot more plan with this. You can combine with color or pattern. You can choose a cowhide zebra-hide or a very soft fluffy sheepskin. Have fun and play around with the top rug with their different types and designs.
Don’t be afraid to try placing it in new angels. While doing this do make sure the rug is a low profile one. Keep in mind that your top rug is appropriately smaller than your base rug. It must at least be 10 to 12 inches around on the base rug edges so that it looks like a border that was made by purpose and not a mistake. This does not necessarily apply for animal skins on top because they have irregular shapes.
Layering Round Rugs
Well, round rugs in itself are an excellent shape to install as a flooring. It gives a more striking look. People often tend to get confused while layering a round rug as to whether or not it must be to the base or on top. Secondly, whether the shape of the rug is the same or not.
Of course, you can layer a round rug over a square or rectangle-shaped rugs/carpets. There is no explicit rule to this. Whatever that catches the eyes and so long as the overall look makes you feel good is the right choice.
How To Layer Cowhide Rugs
A cowhide rug is a gorgeous and commonly used rug for layering it over an area rug and on a carpet as well. The combination of layering cowhide rug over a large area rug or carpet is very stylish and unique floor decor. Other animal skins like deerskin, sheepskin, zebra hide rugs also are cool rugs for layering on top of a carpet or an area rug.
Make sure the cowhide fits well with the base rug. The rules of layering a cowhide are no different from others. When placing the cowhide over the rug/carpet, it must leave space for the base rug to expose itself.
What Size Rug To Layer Over 9x12
When a room has an enormous carpet or rug like 9×12 ft., the size for the top rug layering turns a lot more confusing. Here what you also have to see is the location area if it’s going to be for an empty space or a room with furniture on them.
The idea is simply to coordinate different rugs splendidly. Try with sizes and various rugs. For carpet sizing 8 x 100 you can very intelligently opt for layering two or more rugs at the top. We suggest you go for runner rugs.
Double Layer Rug Vs Multiple Rug Layering
Well, carried away by the charm of double-layer rugs and looking to go beyond that! Well, then how about multiple rug layering!
In this way, you can layer a double rug or more than two rugs on top of each other in a stylish manner.
You may try adding all the rugs of the same pattern, color or all different. There is no fixed rule as long as it works for your space’s taste. By the way, a circle rug also would be great for multiple rug settings. Well, remember, the rest depends on the size of your space and the room you are working to define.
How To Layer Doormats
Hey, do you have a doormat or a porch mat? If not, then it’s time now to think of it. A door front is a place that every home decor begins. Nowadays, layer door mats have become a spicy trend.
The combination of two beautiful rugs, one on top of the other can give a great chance at the door front. Do not fear to add odd or irregular shapes and sizes, this can turn a more exciting floor covering decor.
Consider two essential points while purchasing the rugs—first, the size and second, the style. The benefit of layered doormats is not just that they are eye-catching but also that they luckily let’s update old and dirty rugs easily with a new pair.
How To Layer Outdoor Rugs
Do not panic when it becomes layering rugs outdoors. It is as easy as done for the indoor. It’s the same as rugs layered in a living room. The only thing that differs is the type of material/fiber for outdoor rugs. Thus for the outdoor, plan to go with a sisal rug for the base layer.
Why not jute? Layering rugs over jute for outdoor is a bad idea. It’s because layered jute rugs outdoors will get damaged and weaken when exposed to moisture and direct sunlight. The sisal fibre can endure outside exposure better compared to jute.
For the upper layer, choose any other rug that is in nylon or polyester. Synthetics are UV resistant and can easily last for long. In most cases, there is no need for a rug pad between or below the base rug. One crucial point to remember is to store both the rugs back to the dry when it is not in use.
The DO’S And DON’TS
This technique also provides a focal point and helps to define a space. Ready to try the trend in your home?
A jute rug or a solid wool rug in a neutral color is a good base. Layer smaller antique rugs over a dining table for a luxurious.
DO’S
Do layer rugs with small color patterns.
Do use large and smaller-scale patterns.
Do place rugs on angles.
Do use similar pile height.
Do use a top rug that’s 12 to 32 inches smaller than the bottom rug.
Do use thin rug pads or double-sided tape to hold rugs in place.
DON’TS
Don’t use thick rugs with a thin nap or flat-weave carpet. They will not lay properly when overlapped.
Don’t layer rugs in high-traffic areas or in hallways where they could be a tripping hazard.
Don’t layer more than two rugs.
Don’t layer rugs on a wall to wall carpeting.
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Writing the Truth: Martha Rhodes on Memoir Writing about Depression & Recovery Writing a Self-Help Book: An Interview with Katherine Mayfield, author of Bullied
Ann Hood talks about her new novel, and more work to come
By Betty Cotter
In The Obituary Writer, you alternate between two heroines, Claire, in 1960-61, and Vivien, in 1906/1919. Were there some days when you wanted to be in one woman’s world rather than another? Did the two compete with each other for your attention?
I confess I fell in love with both Vivien and Claire. So they didn’t compete for my attention. If I felt like inhabiting the early 60s, I stayed with Claire a bit longer. But then I would soon be itching to go back to Vivien!
What sort of historical research did you do for the novel?
So much! I read everything I could about the 1906 earthquake, and about San Francisco during that time. Then I read a terrific book called NAPA, which is about the early winemakers in Napa Valley. I got great information from the Napa Valley Historical Society too. Admittedly, I remembered quite a lot about 1961, but I did check my childhood memories for accuracy. And I watched tapes of the inauguration and read the newspaper accounts about it too.
Where did Emily Post come into it? At what point did you see her etiquette pronouncements as fitting in the narrative?
This was what Alfred Hitchcock called “a happy accident”. I happened upon that book at the Providence Athenaeum one day when I was researching the earthquake. I couldn’t help but read it, and was struck by what good advice Emily Post gave us! I copied a lot of it in my notebook, not thinking when or even if I might use it. I often do that: tear something from a newspaper or jot down details without knowing why. When I was searching for something to knit together Claire and Vivien’s chapters, I remembered the Emily Post advice and returned to it.
The idea of an obituary writer has an almost contemporary feel. With families often writing their own, and newspapers simply printing what the funeral home sends them, did you think, ‘Gee, there ought to be a job …’?
Well, I am a fan of obituaries that tell a story, like the ones written by the late New York Times obit writer Robert McGee Thomas. Several years ago, when I was asked to write the obituary of someone I didn’t know very well, I took inspiration from Thomas’ book, 52McG’s—his 52 best obituaries. Since writing an obituary this way did feel contemporary, I decided that Vivien would be from a time when this was an unusual talent.
Grief is a thread that runs through your recent novels, from The Knitting Circle to The Red Thread to The Obituary Writer, and for obvious reasons. What is interesting is you seem to approach the theme from very different approaches each time, and it’s one you have written about in nonfiction, too. Is the writing of these books a process of discovery for you?
Actually, my first novel Somewhere Off the Coast of Maine, which came out in 1987, was written in the aftermath of the sudden death of my only sibling, my brother Skip. So to me, grief has been my theme from the start. I don’t think that when I begin a book. Rather, I have characters in mind who are working through life’s obstacles. Writing is always a discovery—about yourself, your characters, and the world both real and imagined.
For the writers in our audience, could you describe your process – work habits, where and when you write, etc.?
It takes me about nine months to get the first 50-75 pages of a novel written. I write about two hours a day, but think about it for many more hours (like constantly!). Once I get those pages absolutely right, my writing time increases to four or five or six hours a day. Thankfully I have the ability to write anywhere—on trains and planes, in bed or outside. If I’m not traveling, I tend to write from 10-2, on my sofa or yes, in my bed. I’m a firm believer that if you write just one page a day, you’d have a novel in a year. Of course, then you need to revise it!
What is the next Ann Hood work we can look forward to?
On Nov. 11, Knitting Yarns, an anthology I’ve edited of 25 writers writing about knitting, will be published by WW Norton. I am so excited about this! Contributors include Barbara Kingsolver, Ann Patchett, Anita Shreve, Sue Grafton, Elizabeth Berg, and just about every writer you love!
And next fall my collection of interconnected stories, An Italian Wife, will be published. It follows 100 years in the life of an Italian-American family.
Ann Hood will appear at the Authors on Main program on Sunday, Oct. 20, at Contemporary Theater, 327 Main St., Wakefield. The event starts at 6 p.m., and admission is free. Books will be available for purchase and signing, courtesy Wakefield Books. Her appearance is sponsored by the South County Writers Group.
Ann Hood’s new book follows two women coping with loss and grief.
2 Responses to Ann Hood talks about her new novel, and more work to come
Lisa Tener says:
October 10, 2013 at 9:12 pm
I look forward to getting my copy on Oct. 20 at Authors on Main!
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Lisa Tener says:
October 21, 2013 at 9:47 pm
I so enjoyed Ann’s talk on Sunday. Her story about how the characters evolved and her reading from the book made me start reading immediately after the talk despite needing to go to bed! And I can’t wait to read more tonight! | https://www.how-to-write-a-book.com/ann-hood-talks-about-her-new-novel-and-more-work-to-come/ | 1,657,014,718 | null |
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The Faculty of Sociology’s working group for qualitative methods, within the research and teaching unit for Methods of Empirical Social Research, offers researchers, teachers and Master's students of sociology the opportunity to use hardware and software in a methods laboratory to carry out research projects. The methods lab has six bookable workstations equipped with modern hardware, headphones and foot controls. In addition, each workstation is delimited by a partition wall to allow work with confidential data.
Software is available for computer-assisted qualitative data analysis (QDA for short), which can be used for transcribing, editing and analysing qualitative data of different types, such as sound, images, text and video. Working with the QDA software can facilitate transcription and processes of data analysis, such as coding, organising documents, codes and memos or visualising relationships between them. In addition, there are multimedia PCs as well as video and image editing software in the methods lab, which can be used for editing and anonymisation, for example. In addition to the possibilities for qualitative data analysis, the methods lab is also set up as a telephone lab. All workstations are equipped with CATI software, telephones and headsets. The telephone laboratory is supervised by Dr Robert Glowienka.
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I am pleased that in the 2021/2022 Season our Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín in Trenčín will be represented in the European University Hockey League. Our Gladiators Trenčín TnUAD team and its players are clear evidence that the idea of university sport makes great sense and, in particular, that it is indeed possible to combine education and sport, even though it is sometimes very challenging.
Nowadays it is pretty risky to do only the sports. An unpredictable fate can bring an unexpected injury to life, which means an immediate end for a young sportsman. The same may happen to sportsmen who do not have the luck to move from junior category to the world of professionals.
It is the study, knowledge and skills that help these people to integrate into the “normal” world. Not only those who had to end with their favorite sport at an early age, but also those who may have played longer, but after finishing their careers they want to remain active and make use of their skills.
I am really happy that many companies are looking for former sportsmen when recruiting new employees, because they know that these people are collective, patient, determined and ambitious.
I am glad that at our university we have young people who have decided to combine education with sports!
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08/28/06 - I was sitting on the porch of my cabin when I noticed an ominous buzzing coming from my kindling storage box. Then I saw it - a stream of yellow jackets going in and out of the crack in the box (arrow). What the hey! This is the first time I've ever seen yellow jackets nest above-ground. We've had a very wet spring so maybe that's the reason.
Since I'm deathly allergic to stings, this situation could not be allowed to continue.
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Just like the 82nd Airborne, I like to rain death from above (in this case, sorta sideways) using our old friend, the all purpose fluid - gasoline.
Gasoline is instant death to wasps. They just cease moving. Amazing.
The plan was to wait until dark when the critters are all in the nest and can't fly and then napalm 'em! Without the fire, of course. That's exactly what I did.
With about a quart of gas in the sprayer, my super-bright LED flashlight in one hand and the nozzle in the other, I nuked 'em.
As usual, they had guards posted at the entrance so I got to look 'em in the eye as I nuked 'em!
They buzzed REAL loud and then... it... just... stopped... Tools of the trade - gasoline and a garden sprayer
Do I really have to tell you not to try this at home, kiddies? That playing with gasoline can burn your house down, rot your teeth and make your penis shrink? I thought not.
Yeah, I had a big-assed fire extinguisher just out of the camera's view. Duh.
After the buzzing stopped I donned gloves and took a look. There it is in all its papery glory!
A close-up. There doesn't seem to be too many wasps here...
Ahhh, there they are.
A close-up. I think the large larvae are queens in the making. I ain't no etymologist so sue me if I'm wrong!
This view shows the nest structure. A yellow jacket high-rise as it were.
Good thing I caught this nest when I did. Look at all those beady little eyes poking through the paper caps on the cells to the right. Another few days and there would have been a few hundred more wasps to deal with.
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The German District Court (Amtsgericht) of Ludwigslust has ordered Kaizen Gaming-owned operator Betano to repay €4,380 (£3,735/$4,608) worth of player losses, after determining that it allowed a player to gamble beyond the national €1,000 loss limit.
The case concerned a player who lost €5,380 on sportsbook site Betano between 20 February and 4 March, 2021.
This total was more than the €1,000 monthly loss limit for German operators – with only limited exceptions – under Germany’s State Treaty on Gambling.
In addition, István Cocron, who served as the player’s lawyer, said the player was also registered with the OASIS self-exclusion system.
As a result, the court in Ludwigslust – located just outside of Hamburg in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – returned €4,380 to the player.
“The provider allowed our client to bet more than the permitted €1,000 per month and thus violated the gaming license granted to them,” Cocron said. “We have therefore reclaimed the stakes that go beyond the limit of €1,000.”
At the time, the limit applied on an operator level, though it was later expanded to refer to players’ spending across all operators within the regulated market, through a treaty that came into effect in July 2021.
The case is one of a number of player reimbursement cases in Germany. While this one dealt with loss limits, many previous cases have concerned losses in online casino before the vertical was legal nationwide. Court rulings on these cases have gone both ways, with courts such as the Regional Court (Landesgericht) for Köln ordering reimbursement, while Regional Courts in Braunschweig and Leipzig both ruled on the side of operators.
“Both in online sports betting and online gaming, for which there was a far-reaching ban in Germany until 1 July, 2021, there is a good chance of winning back stakes that seem to have been lost,” Cocron said.
In April, international operator Allwyn acquired a 36.75% stake in Betano from Greek operator OPAP, paying €50m up front as part of the deal, plus undisclosed earnout payments, based on the performance of the business in 2022, 2023 and 2024. | https://igamingbusiness.com/german-court-orders-betano-to-reimburse-player-after-loss-limit-failing/ | 1,657,199,646 | null |
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With the 16th pick, Jerry Rice was selected in the first round of the 1985 NFL draft. Rice would later go on to own virtually every significant NFL wide receiving record, including: receptions (1,549), receiving yards (22,895), and total touchdowns (208).
There will never be another Jerry Rice. But there will certainly be a whole slew of amazing pass catchers heading to the NFL in the next few years. Many of these wide receivers have already declared for this years draft. From small receivers flashing awesome sticky football gloves to physical wideouts who can catch as well as they block, here are some of the best wide receivers that will likely be taken early on in this year's NFL draft:
A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss -- Brown came into 2018 with extremely high expectations, and did not disappoint. He totaled 85 receptions for 1,320 yards, and six touchdowns this season. The NFL has been waiting for Brown to enter the draft since his freshman season in 2016, where he averaged 14.2 yards per catch. Now, Brown is the most highly touted wide receiver in this year's draft.
Anthony Johnson, WR, Buffalo -- Over the last two college football seasons, Johnson shined for the Buffalo Bulls; playing 24 games, catching 133 passes for 2,367 yards, and scoring 25 total touchdowns. Khalil Mack is certainly the best player in recent years out of Buffalo, but Johnson is hoping to break into the conversation.
N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State -- Harry is perhaps the most physically gifted receiver in the country. As a sophomore in 2017, he grabbed 82 passes for 1,142 yards. Alongside QB Manny Wilkins, N'Keal brought in 9 touchdowns this season. The 6-4 Junior will surely help out any NFL franchise, especially those with a dearth at the wideout position.
Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma -- Brown, one of the fastest players in the country, brought in 75 catches, 1,318 yards, and 10 touchdowns. He will certainly be an explosive option for any professional team. Brown is projected to be drafted in rounds 1-3.
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Darmstadt, June 2021 - Due to Corona, the prostep ivip Symposium 2021 again took place in front of the screen. Instead, the association attracted with even more digital content. The two-day live event with inspiring keynotes and presentations on the challenges of digital transformation was supplemented by a digital platform with an on-demand library of more than 60 contributions on trend topics such as Digital Twin, Digital Thread or Artificial Intelligence, which participants can still view until June 30. They also have the opportunity to get in touch with speakers or other participants.
This year, the symposium was supported by more than 20 virtual exhibitors. The main sponsors were aircraft manufacturer Airbus and PLM manufacturer Dassault Systèmes, who presented their vision of the digital future in the introductory keynotes. One of the megatrends in the aviation industry, in addition to autonomous flying, is the avoidance of pollutant emissions, as Jean-Brice Dumont, Executive Vice President Engineering at Airbus, emphasized. The aircraft manufacturer aims to launch the first zero-emission aircraft powered by hydrogen by 2035.
To shape the zero-emission future, Airbus has launched an ambitious change program for the end-to-end digitization of design, manufacturing and service (DDMS), whose IT foundation is Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform. It enables companies to reinvent their products, services and processes and to create disruptive innovations, said Oliver Ribet, executive vice president EMEAR at the PLM vendor.
There is a close connection between product and process innovations, as Thomas Kamla, Senior Director Compliance and Process Management at Volkswagen AG, made clear in his keynote address. The classic tools and methods of product development are not keeping pace with the growing complexity of products, which is why the car manufacturer has decided to implement function-oriented system engineering. However, this paradigm shift also requires developers to rethink and collaborate in a different way, Kamla said.
Volkswagen's keynote was one of numerous presentations that focused on systems engineering. In addition, Digital Twin and Digital Thread were again at the top of the symposium agenda this year. Prof. Dr. Martin Eigner (EIGNER Engineering Consult) explained the basics of the Digital Twin concept to the participants. In essence, he said, it is dictated by the as-built BOM, but then slimmed down and extended in terms of information technology. The concept is not only relevant for the manufacturing industry, but also for logistics companies that want to optimize their customers' supply chains, for example, as Bernd Schwenger (LGI Logistics Group International) explained.
The new symposium concept was very well received by the PLM community: Around 650 participants from all over the world followed the world's largest, manufacturer-independent PLM forum, which this year had the motto "Future Driven by Digital Value Creation". At the start of the virtual event, which was broadcast live from the ICS in Stuttgart, the Executive Board explained how the association intends to position itself in the future in order to provide its members with even greater support in managing the digital transformation. One of the strategic fields of action for digital value creation is software in products, said board member Philipp Wibbing.
Products are becoming smarter and smarter and are collecting vast amounts of data, but this data is not yet being used efficiently. Europe in particular is lagging behind the USA and China, and the European Commission wants to make up for this through shared data spaces run by trusted partners. Prof. Dr. Reinhold Achatz, Chairman of the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA), explained in his keynote speech how these data spaces work. They offer all participants equal opportunities to share in the value of the data. Up to now, it has mostly only been the platform operators who have benefited.
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However, the Digital Twin must be linked to the business processes in order to develop added value; without a Digital Thread, it remains an orphan, said Dr. Patrick Müller (CONTACT Software). In the closing keynote, he and Stefan Knauf (Mitsubishi Electric) explained how digital data flows between the store floor and IT can be made more consistent based on the CONTACT Elements platform. Both companies are the main sponsors of the next symposium, which is scheduled to take place again in Stuttgart on June 1 and 2, 2022.
The symposium traditionally serves to inform the members of the association about the progress of the various standardization projects. The participants in the DPDA project, which deals with data preparation for data analysis and AI, have developed a uniform process model for this purpose and defined corresponding use cases together with Daimler and Airbus in order to test the model. The DDP (Digital Data Package) working group is working on a metastandard for the exchange of configured and linked engineering data that makes it possible to maintain digital continuity (digital thread) across company boundaries.
One of the highlights of the symposium this year was once again the presentation of the Scientific Awards to young scientists. The prize for the best doctoral thesis, endowed with 4,000 euros, went to Dr. Atif Mahboob from the Technical University of Ilmenau in Thuringia, whose dissertation dealt with the use of SysML behavior models for the verification of technical products with different VR systems (virtual reality). In addition, the board awards honorary membership to the association's long-time managing director, Dr. Steven Vettermann, and former board spokesman Prof. Dr. Oliver Riedel in recognition of their services to the association and the symposium.
The association's board of directors hopes that the prostep ivip Symposium 2022 can again be held as a presence event. However, the digital platform for the provision of on-demand content is to be retained. "Even if networking was a bit lacking, the positive feedback from the participants shows us that this year's symposium was worthwhile for them," sums up Managing Director Alain Pfouga. | https://www.prostep.org/en/ivip-newsletter/press-release-june/ | 1,656,406,783 | null |
DTPC Honda Pro Cycling’s Olympic Champion Joanna Rowsell and Commonwealth Games Gold medalist Rochelle Gilmore will join a star-studded line up to raise money for the children’s charity Action Medical Research at its third annual Champions of CycleSport dinner in London on Thursday 22nd November.
Rowsell and Gilmore will be joined by some of cycling’s biggest champions in Chris Boardman MBE, Dave Brailsford CBE, Jonathan Tiernan-Locke and Jody Cundy at an event which last year raised £100,000 to help sick babies, children with disabilities and those suffering from a rare disease.
Action Medical Research has a strong passion for cycling and has developed a reputation for its programme of challenge cycling events boasting a portfolio of over 25 rides, including three exclusively for women.
Rowsell is a current Cycling Ambassador for the charity’s programme of cycling events. Her partnership has seen her actively support the charity in the longer-distance challenges including the UK End2End, taking on the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats route over nine days. Rowsell said:
“There’s a huge choice of things for cyclists to get involved in, from one-day rides to longer challenges like the UK End2End – I’ve ridden the Land’s End to John O’Groats route myself so know first-hand what an amazing ride that is.”
Flying in from Australia exclusively for the event, Gilmore will be attending on behalf of DTPC Honda Pro Cycling and supporting Rowsell in celebrating the sport and showing her support for such a worthy charity.
“I am delighted to be attending the event in support of Joanna and to assist in raising money for such a wonderful cause,” Gilmore said.
Gilmore will be in London for 24 hours before returning to Australia to continue her advocacy for women’s cycling by racing the NSW International Grand Prix.
Hosted by Sky News’s Dermot Murnaghan and sponsored by UK’s No.1 online cycle and triathlon sport retailer, Wiggle, guests will enjoy the opportunity to mix with some of cycling’s greatest riders as well as bid for some one-of-a-kind cycling memorabilia and desirable items in live and silent auctions.
This year Action Medical Research celebrates 60 years of vital medical research. Proceeds from this year’s event will go towards research around Down syndrome, meningitis, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and premature birth.
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Whether or not a Resource Consent is required depends on the type of activity planned and the rules set out in the relevant District/Regional plans. Because District and Regional plans restrict the type of activities that can be carried out ‘as of right’, and impose ‘controls’ on certain activities, permission must be obtained to:
Carry out activities that aren’t allowed as-of-right, or
Carry out activities that exceed controls set out in the relevant plan
This permission is obtained by applying for a Resource Consent.
A Resource Consent, if approved, grants permission to a person, group or organisation to use or develop a natural or physical resource, or to carry out an activity, that affects the environment in some way. It is important to note that you commit an offence if you do not obtain a Resource Consent when one is required and you then use resources in a way that breaches a rule contained in a district or regional plan.
Important: A Resource Consent should not be confused with a Building Consent. These are two quite different documents, with different purposes.
The Different Types Of Resource Consents
There are five types of Resource Consents:
Land Use Consents
Subdivision Consents
Coastal Permits
Water Permits
Discharge Permits (for discharges into air, water or land).
The type of consent you need to apply for will therefore depend on the exact nature of your proposed activity. In some cases, you may have to apply for more than one type of Resource Consent (eg: a proposed subdivision may require a Land Use Consent for additional dwellings or earthworks as well as a Subdivision Consent to create an additional lot or lots).
Generally speaking, District and City councils administer Land Use and Subdivision Consents, and other consents are administered by Regional Councils (such as the Auckland Regional Council). In some circumstances, Regional Councils may delegate administration of some consents to District and City Councils.
Further information is available here.
Certificate of Compliance
If you believe that your proposed activity:
Is permitted under a District Plan, or
Can be lawfully carried out without a Resource Consent,
Then you may wish to apply for a Certificate of Compliance. Essentially, this certificate gives official recognition that the activity can take place.
The Resource Consent Hierarchy
The RMA breaks activities up into five different levels, ranging from activities that have limited environmental impact, to those with the potential to pose a major risk to the environment. The particular level that your proposed activity falls into will determine:
Whether or not you need to apply for a Resource Consent, and
The degree of discretion that local authorities have to either restrict or permit your proposed activity.
The five different levels of activities are listed below:
Permitted Activities
Controlled Activities
Discretionary Activities/ Limited Discretionary Activities.
Non-complying Activities
Prohibited Activities
No Resource Consent is required for permitted activities and Resource Consent applications will not be accepted for Prohibited Activities. For all activities in between, a Resource Consent is required.
To notify or not to notify? That is the question!
Sections 93 to 94D of the Resource Management Act (RMA) set out the requirements for notification, non-notification and limited notification. With the exception of controlled activities, the presumption is that an application will be publicly notified in accordance with section 93, unless the criteria for limited notification or non-notification are met.
The starting point for all notification decisions is the category of activity involved (controlled, restricted discretionary, discretionary or non-complying). Different tests apply to each type of activity.
An application for any type of activity must be publicly notified if the applicant has requested it. Also, if there are special circumstances involved, the Council may choose to publicly notify the application regardless of any other matters.
What needs to be included in a Resource Consent
Basic information requested for a Subdivision Consent application:
Fee/deposit to cover a preliminary fixed charge [application fee] – where applicable;
A completed Resource Consent application form;
A scheme plan. It is preferable, with an application for a subdivision, that this plan is prepared by a registered surveyor or solicitor;
An assessment of the environmental effects of the proposal;
A copy of the certificate of title for the proposed site(s);
Any supporting documents or reports.
Basic information requested for a Land Use Consent application:
Fee/deposit to cover preliminary fixed charge [application fee] – where applicable;
A clear description of the proposed activity and the intended use of the site;
Provide detailed site plans/maps (showing the position of title boundaries, existing/new buildings, setbacks, elevations etc);
Neighbour’s approvals, if relevant;
Vehicle access to the site;
The number of car parks to be provided and where these will be sited;
Details of effluent/wastewater disposal system;
Details of stormwater disposal system;
Noise likely to be generated and any measures to address this;
Visual impact on neighbouring amenity (ie does the activity blend in with the area etc);
Any vegetation that is to be removed or is affected by the proposal;
Any earthworks to be undertaken;
Outline proposed measures to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects that the proposed activity may have on the environment;
A copy of the certificate of title for the proposed site;
Any supporting documents or reports.
Please note: different Councils have different requirements in regards to the required information. What needs to be included also depends on the scale of your proposed activity.
Boundary Consultants have a lot of experience with the Resource Consent process and in particular with Land Use and Subdivision Consents. | https://www.boundary.co.nz/surveying/resource-management/ | 1,656,112,725 | null |
Weeks later we found an additional request for 750 million rounds. The news wasn't reported much, though the order forms are still floating around.
It's not as demand for ammunition by the DHS is terribly new. Manufacturer Winchester posted an award to its site in 2009 agreeing to deliver 200 million rounds for the agency over five years. But if that's accurate it's an additional order that's still coming in on top of the others.
Major General Jerry Curry, (Ret) offered up a good point when the 750 million order became public last fall saying that number of bullets was more than 10 times what U.S. troops used in a full year of Iraqi combat. | https://www.freedomsphoenix.com/News/125847-2013-01-06-the-department-of-homeland-security-is-hard-at-work-with.htm | 1,656,861,218 | null |
At our October meeting we were delighted to welcome our new Brother John Gately to our number here at Streetly 275.
John attends the Abbey Church in Erdington, and works as a surveyor. He was introduced to our Circle by brothers John Delaney and Tony Fleming. We warmly welcome him, along with his wife Marcella and family.
Pictured here, left to right, Tony Fleming, Circle President Ted Reilly, John Gately and John Delaney. | https://catenians-province6.org/streetly-circle-delighted-to-welcome-john/ | 1,656,581,630 | null |
To flip between pages, hover over the page and press the down or up arrow in the bottom left corner to move up or down. | https://lardeauvalley.ca/2021/07/24/lardeau-valley-power-assessment-report/ | 1,656,618,228 | null |
Often we hear the question, “What river runs through the Grand Canyon?” As part of its 1400 mile journey to the ocean, the Colorado River runs 277 miles through Grand Canyon National Park. A World Heritage Site and one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon’s story goes beyond its rock formations and the turbulent Colorado River lying a mile below the rim. The Canyon provides habitat for a diversity of Flora and Fauna (plants and animals) unique to Grand Canyon. Remnants of pre-historic and modern humans remain within the 18 mile wide canyon.
Table of Contents
Grand Canyon Geology
Video: How was the Grand Canyon Formed?
Ancient Rocks
Video: Great Geologic Unconformity
Colorado River Cutting the Grand Canyon
Rapid Formation
Grand Canyon Flora and Fauna
Biotic Zones
Grand Canyon Fish + Video
Human History
Prehistoric
Modern
Federal Protection
Glen Canyon Dam + Video
River Runners
Early Explorers
Commercial Rafting History
Grand Canyon Formation – Geology and Geomorphology
The Grand Canyon is one of the greatest locations to visual North America’s creation. The bottom layers of the canyon started forming almost 2 billion years ago. The exposed rock layers tell the story of the environmental conditions and climate changes that created each layer as well as the down cutting to form the Grand Canyon.
Video: How the Colorado River formed the Grand Canyon
Rock Layers
The initial stages of the Grand Canyon’s formation started with the basement layer of igneous, Vishnu schist and Zoroaster granite. The softer, sedimentary layers of rock above the basement layer were deposited over millions of years. The sediment from advancing and receding seas, extinction events, arid desert environments and other environmental changes acted on by time and pressure created the distinct layers we see at the Grand Canyon today.
Grand Canyon Layers from Kaibab Plateau to the Colorado River
There are around 40 distinct rock layers within the Grand Canyon throughout its 277 miles. Additional layers were lost due to erosion. The Great Unconformity encompasses about 1 billion years of geological time unaccounted for, where erosion erased all evidence of the past. The Great Unconformity begins below the Tapeats Sandstone in the angled rock layers that form the Grand Canyon Supergroup. The Vishnu basement layer sits below the younger Paleozoic rock layers (Grand Canyon Supergroup).
Ancient Rock Groups
The three prominent rock groupings within the Grand Canyon are the Metamorphic basement rock group, the Precambrian Grand Canyon Supergroup, and the Paleozoic strata. The age of these layers’ ranges between 2 billion years (the Vishnu Basement Layer found at the bottom of the Canyon) and 270 million years (the Kaibab Limestone found on the Canyon’s rim). Rock layers inside the Grand Canyon contain three types of rock including igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic.
Deposited during the this time, the Vishnu Basement Layer formed around 2 billion years old. Volcanic eruptions formed floating landmasses that later cemented into place to form the basement layer of North America. Elves Chasm gneiss is the oldest metamorphic rock in the Basement Layer and dates back about 1.85 billion years.
Inner Gorge Igneous Rocks – Voraster Granite and Vishnu Schist
After the deposition of these first rocks an event called the Great Unconformity occurred eroding away the rock layers deposited directly above the Basement Layer. A time period of approximately one billion years is unaccounted for.
The Grand Canyon Super Group came next. It was formed from 1.25 billion years ago to 730 million years ago. Fossilized algae, the oldest remnants of life on earth can be found in these rock layers, however an abundance of life was not present in the fossil record, as multi-celled life had not yet evolved.
The Paleozoic Strata is comprised of sedimentary layers of rock in which multi-cellular fossils are common. Some of these layers of rock are made up of sandstone and have a reddish hue due to the fossilization of the colored soil that covered the continent during that time.
Video Explaining the Great Unconformity
Erupting Volcanos
Volcanic activity dating back between 100,000 and 3 million years flowed into the Colorado River at different sites and blocked the river’s flow creating natural dams. These dams were quickly eroded but signs can be seen at a number of locations within the river corridor. The rock deposited when volcanos erupted are the youngest in the Grand Canyon.
The Colorado Plateau Up-lift
The Colorado Plateau wasn’t always the high, flat plane that we know today. Around 70 million years ago the area that is comprised of the four corners region was uplifted during what is known as the Laramide Orogeny. The Laramide Orogeny took place during the Late Cretaceous Period , around 70-30 million years ago, and was the period of time when the dinosaurs were dying off, the continents were assuming their current locations on the globe and mountain ranges were forming. Scientists aren’t entirely sure why the plateau was lifted in such a way that each rock layer lie horizontally while other, similar physiological events caused rugged, craggy mountain ranges like the Rockies.
Rain continues to cause erosion and downcutting.
Colorado River Downcutting of Grand Canyon
Most scientists believe the Colorado River and its tributaries began carving their path through the Colorado Plateau around six million years ago. The arid climate, large volume of water and steep gradient sped along the erosion processes that took place during the formation of the Grand Canyon. The fast flowing river quickly swept debris such as sand and rock downstream eroding the riverbed in a process known as down-cutting.
The soft sedimentary rock layers wear away relatively quickly worn away leaving a deep, steep-sided canyon rather than a valley. The Colorado and its tributaries continued down-cutting until the rock layers became more erosion resistant. These layers consist of the metamorphized basement layer of schists, gneiss, and granites. Down-cutting is still taking place but is happening at a much slower pace due to the hardness of the basement layer.
Material from side-canyon on the left has restricted the river forming a small rapid.
Rapid Formation
Rapids form when debris from side canyons is pushed out into the river causing the river to back up. As the river flows over the debris or if the debris constricts the channel, the river moves faster creating waves and other river features. In general more debris leads to more drop in the river and bigger rapids. The other main variable determining the difficulty of rapids is how high the river is flowing, more water usually means harder rapids. Read more about Grand Canyon rapids.
Grand Canyon Flora and Fauna
The Grand Canyon region contains diverse flora and fauna. Elevation changes from rim to river create environments similar to those found between Canada and Mexico. Of the seven biotic zones in North America, five are present here. The boreal forest is only found at the North Rim while the other 4 zones are seen hiking the Bright Angel trail.
Big Horn Sheep
5 Biotic Zones of Grand Canyon
The boreal forest (Canadian), the Ponderosa Pine forest (Hudsonian), the pinyon-juniper woodland (transition), desert scrub (upper Sonoran), and desert (lower Sonoran) zones make up the five life zones found within the National Park. Variations in temperature and moisture combined with the canyon geomorphology allow for these ecosystems to exist. Animals within Grand Canyon include large undulates, rodents, birds, snakes, lizards, and countless insects. The canyon includes a variety of plants as well. See a breakdown of the flora and fauna of the 5 Biotic Zone in Grand Canyon.
Post Rain Green Desert
Native Fish
After the construction of Glen Canyon dam, several fish native to the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon have become endangered. Because of the dam, the water temperature declined and stopped being so muddy. This allowed non-native species like the cold water loving rainbow trout to thrive and compete for food and habitat. Fortunately, some tributaries like the Little Colorado River remain undammed providing a limited amount of habitat for native fish.
The dam, diurnally produces electricity for cities downstream does so by pushing water through its turbines. The varied water flows from the dam washes away insect larvae, an essential food source for fish like the chub.
Only a few native species survived. Endangered species include the bonytail chub, the roundtail chub, the humpback chub, and the Colorado pikeminnow which can actually grow up to 100 pounds despite its diminutive name. Other species include the razorback sucker, the bluehead sucker, the flannelmouth sucker, and the speckled dace.
Conservation efforts continue to improve endangered fish populations. Efforts have led to progress rebuilding the Humpback chub and other endangered species populations in their native environment. However, there remains a long battle.
Video: Humpback Chub Conservation Efforts
Recreational fishing is allowed on the Colorado River and its tributaries. Learn more about fishing in Grand Canyon National Park.
Grand Canyon’s Prehistoric People
About 10,000 years ago, at the end of the last ice age, people began to appear on the Colorado Plateau. Artifacts from this time include large spearheads, atlatls and other stone weapons. Early people used these weapons to kill large game such as the giant sloth and the wooly mammoth.
As the climate warmed these large, land dwelling mammals became extinct. Smaller game such as deer and bison still abundant required hunters to use smaller arrows. Arrowheads of this smaller size still exist throughout the Colorado Plateau’s landscape. Ancient Puebloan People refers to the nomadic hunter-gatherers who resided in the Four Corners region around 8,000 years ago. They are considered the ancestors of the modern Native American tribes associated with the Grand Canyon today.
Grand Canyon Granary
Ancient Puebloan People of Grand Canyon
Ancient Puebloan people were nomadic hunter-gatherers who occupied the Colorado Plateau 8,000 years ago. In addition to hunting and gathering, these indigenous people farmed with irrigation, weaved, and produced innovative pottery.
Ancient Dwelling Foundation
Summer along the Colorado river
Ancient people grew corn, beans, and squash inside the Grand Canyon. They took advantage of the natural terraces, abundant sunshine, the river and tributaries. However, once colder weather arrived, they migrated to the rim. Here they hunted game and gathered food to sustain the tribe throughout the winter. While it seems counter intuitive to spend winter at higher elevation, it was the best option. The Colorado River fluctuated more sporadically than in the summer and there is not enough sun to grow winter crops.
Evidence of this can be seen inside the dwellings found at the bottom of the Canyon. Inside the pit houses, a variety of items carried back from higher elevations were found including animal and plant remains. Archeological finds include pottery of various styles indicating trading was going on throughout the region and that multiple generations of families occupied the same pit house over thousands of years.
Over five hundred sites are known throughout the Grand Canyon. More than 10 modern tribes have oral histories with roots in the Grand Canyon. Ancient Puebloan people are said to be the ancestors of the Navajo, Hopi, Hualapai, Havasupai, Zuni, Paiute and more.
Split-twig animals resembling big horn sheep and deer are some of the most interesting artifacts found in the Canyon. The figures were made from a single twig which was split in half and carefully wrapped to resemble the mammals. They are thought to have been for the use of hunting ceremonies although they resemble a small toy. In 1933 the Civilian Conservation Corps began surveying and found figurines under rock cairns in caves throughout the Canyon. Figures date back about 4,000 years.
Petroglyph (etched into stone)
Petroglyphs and pictographs
Petroglyphs and pictographs remain throughout Grand Canyon and delight Grand Canyon visitors. Pictographs use pigments and still exist in protected locations, such as the inside of caves. Etched into the stone, petroglyph images survive on exposed cliff faces and similar locations due to their durability.
Modern Human History
Current Residents
The Hualapai, Havasupai and Navajo Tribes still have reservation land within the Grand Canyon. The Havasupai are the only year round inhabitants living along Havasu Creek within the canyon.
History of Federal Protection
On November 28, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt established the Grand Canyon Game Preserve. While this led to a decrease in grazing, predator eradication continued. Using the Antiquities Act (signed in 1906), Roosevelt designated Grand Canyon a National Monument in 1908. Finally after 11 years of conflict, Grand Canyon became a National Park in 1919.
Glen Canyon Dam
Built from 1956 to 1966, Glen Canyon Dam totally altered the Colorado River through Grand Canyon. Prior to the dam the river was much more free flowing and would see high water in the spring and low water by late summer into the fall and winter.
Since construction, dam releases are at their highest in July and August to match peak power demands for the area. Historically, peak flows could get up to 120 to 130,000 cfs (cubic feet per second) depending upon the previous winter snowfall. These days the peak flows routinely seen are between 15 and 20,000 cfs.
Prior to the dam water was warmer. Today colder water comes out of the bottom of the reservoir. The river was also much more turbid transporting huge quantities of sand and silt that now fills Lake Powell. These changes have been hard on some native species within the canyon like the Humpback Chub. However, today there are many more species than there were pre-dam. Glen Canyon dam has also made rafting better with more reliable flows and cooler river temperatures.
Video: Building of Glen Canyon Dam
Rafting the Colorado River Grand Canyon
White water rafting through the Grand Canyon is in and of itself an experience to be sought out. However, the turbulent white water is merely the beginning. The river trip you embark on will offer plenty more that will interest you. An abundance of wildlife, unique vegetation, spectacular geology, and remnants of ancient civilizations will impress upon you just as much if not more than the thrill of running world class rapids.
Early Colorado River Runners
Rafting in the Grand Canyon began in 1869 with John Wesley Powell, a civil war veteran, who during the war lost his right arm. He along with nine other men undertook the expedition to put the Grand Canyon, the last remaining unmapped space, on the map. Powell first traversed its length in 1869. He set out from Green River, Wyoming on May 24th and reached Lee’s Ferry (mile 0) two and half months later. After losing most of the provisions, one of the four hefty oak boats and four of the men, the crew reached Grand Wash Cliffs (mile 277), the end of the Grand Canyon, on August 29th. Powell repeated the voyage again in 1872 and the U.S.G.S was finally able to completely map the US territory after surveying the rugged, previously impenetrable terrain that we know today as The Grand Canyon.
Commercial Whitewater Rafting
After the Powell expeditions there were other voyages through the Grand Canyon, but commercial whitewater rafting hadn’t taken hold there until 1938. Two botanists Dr. Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter wanted to document the Canyon’s flora. Norm Nevills, offered to take the ladies down in his wooden cataract boats for a fee. Nevill’s commercial rafting business took off when the trip experienced unusually high whitewater causing national press coverage. Dr. Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter were the first women to successfully raft the entire stretch of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
Modern Dory, descendent of Neville’s cataract boats.
Neville’s career ended when the small plane he was piloting crashed and killed both him and his wife Doris. He ran commercial trips down in the Canyon for a mere 10 years, but his efforts laid the groundwork for outfitting whitewater rafting trips through the Canyon. River runners previously employed by Nevills continued to run commercial trips after his death and initiated more river runners who sought to cash in on the growing number of white water adventure seekers.
Georgie White was the first woman ever to guide commercial rafting trips in the Grand Canyon. In 1952 she reinvented the wheel when she began utilizing inflatable rubber rafts. By lashing three rafts together and adding a 10 horsepower outboard motor to the back, surplus rubber rafts used during WWII ushered in a new era for river running through the Canyon.
The surplus rafts were easier to transport, store, and much more forgiving than the wooden drift boats and dories. She called her invention the triple rig, or G-rig and they were the inspiration for the modern motorized crafts popular in the river corridor today. | https://www.riversandoceans.com/colorado-river-grand-canyon/ | 1,656,408,750 | null |
Here you can find our current timetable for the whole week (more activities to come!). To browse each session in detail, click here. | https://www.justsouthleicestershire.co.uk/timetables | 1,656,632,335 | 1,643,016,411 |
International Piano critics have selected their piano recording highlights of 2019 and Mark Bebbington’s Private Passions and Nathan Williamson’s Colour and Light have made the list!
“The main event on this intelligently programmed disc is Bax’s Sonata in E-flat minor (1921). The white-hot intensity in the music may be a response to the loss of life in the Irish Easter Uprising of 1916, and Bebbington catches the music’s anger and grief superbly in playing of enourmous range and power. First-rate sound completes a splendid release.”
—Guy Rickards
“This is a memorably enterprising programme of British piano music performed with unwavering commitment and intensity. His recital ranges from traditional to progressive and includes a first recording of Anthony Herschel Hill’s Litany and Toccata, which contrasts a brilliance. No praise could be high enough of Williamson’s performances, which unearth buried musical treasure beyond price.”
—Bryce Morrison
Categories : Review
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The goal of the school district is to link all students and families with the appropriate resources which will enable them to overcome barriers that interfere with regular attendance.
Absences
All absences must be communicated to the school guidance office by the parent of guardian on the day of the absence. Absences will either be counted or not counted, depending on the circumstances surrounding the absence. All absences will be counted, with the EXCEPTION of the following appropriately documented circumstances:
1) Funeral/visitation.
2) The day of a doctor's visit.
3) Hospitalization/homebound services.
4) School related activity including suspensions.
5) Court dates.
Counted absences may be recorded in blocks with approval for recurring health issues where a doctor's visit is made and note is on file. This will allow for several related absences to be blocked as one. Assignments will be allowed to be made up with the rule of one day per absence.
ALL COUNTED ABSENCES WILL BE HANDLED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER PER SEMESTER:
Step 1: After five counted absences, a letter will be mailed home to notify the parent.
Step 2: After seven absences, a phone call will be sent reminding parents about the importance of regular attendance.
Step 3: After nine absences, a call will be made, along with a referral to the Truancy Specialist. Direct parent communication will take place, and an action plan will be agreed upon to address the root cause of the absences. The school attendance team will be notified, and discussions to improve attendance will take place.
Step 4: After eleven absences, a notice of truancy will be mailed home, and contact will be made by the Truancy Specialist to the parent. A meeting will be requested with the parent at the school, with the appropriate members of the attendance team. An attendance agreement will be developed with clear expectations from all parties.
Step 5: If absences continue, a re-evaluation of the root cause of the absences will be examined and a corrective action plan pursued. Failure to cooperate and comply will result in a complaint on behalf of the school district against the parent/guardian in probate court.
truancy
Any student whose absence is not communicated by the parent/guardian will be considered truant. Classwork for that day cannot be made up and no credit will be given for those daily assignments. An accumulation of three truant days will result in a referral to the Truancy Specialist.
parents
It is the goal of the school to maximize the amount of learning time for each student while they are in our care. Chronic absence, or missing 10% of the school time, is a substantial predictor of negative outcomes. We ask for your cooperation in helping to ensure that your child does not fall into this category. The following are things that you can do to be a partner in the education of your child.
1) Plan family vacations on weekends or around school breaks. A one week vacation causes approximately 35 hours of instruction that his/her classmates will receive. This is valuable learning that is difficult to make up for when the student returns. Please make every effort to schedule any doctor/dentist appointments after school hours.
2) Have a plan, as well as a back up plan, to get your child to school on time every day. Too often, a disruption in the morning or transportation issues cause children to miss entire days of school. Communicate to school officials if this is a problem so that appropriate resources can be sought to help correct the issue.
3) Only allow your child to stay home if they are too sick to come. Fever, vomiting, pink eye, or severe viral infections are cause to keep them home. Complaints of a headache or stomachache can be signs of anxiety and should be communicated to school officials.
4) Keep track of your child's attendance. Chronic absence is missing just two days per month, but over the course of a school year equates to about 126 hours of learning. Parents can use a calendar system at home to track attendance, or use the school's online program.
5) Communicate. Most attendance related issues can be solved fairly easily by utilizing the appropriate resources and staff. Talk to your school officials about what is causing attendance problems and remember, we are here to help. We will commit to eagerly work with you to provide the services needed to ensure your child has the opportunity to have excellent attendance.
General guidelines
Attendance is taken each morning and afternoon.
AM: A student is tardy if they arrive in homeroom between 8:05-9:30. A student is absent if they arrive between 9:30 and 11:30.
PM: A student is tardy if they arrive between 11:30 and 1:00. A student is marked absent for the afternoon if they arrive between 1:00 and 3:00.
Teachers will document students who consistently leave before 3:00.
Mrs. Grodi, attendance coordinator, can be reached at (517) 467-7046. Please contact her with absence information, or send an email/note to to the teacher. Notes and emails will be filed in the guidance office. For safety and health of staff/students, we require parents to call the nurse (or office) about communicable diseases. | https://oesguidance.weebly.com/attendance-policy.html | 1,656,752,212 | null |
We recently published a link to a blog post by Morag Cross about Christian MacLagan (1811-1901), the doughty pioneer archaeologist, and in her biographer Sheila Elsdon's words, 'formidable' lady antiquary.
Morag has now published a further blog, related to her and the more general issues of women's contributions to the historic architecture. | https://www.stirling-lhs.org/blog/more-on-christian-maclagan | 1,656,659,074 | null |
Sturdy and very easy to keep Dura Ceramic vinyl tile by Congoleum is coming to be a prominent alternative to standard ceramic tile. That is why it is one of one of the most popular flooring covering products to show up on the marketplace in years. Warmer and also even more comfortable underfoot than normal ceramic as touted by Congoleum’s marketing efforts is exact by my own individual installation of the item. And also, a life-long restricted service warranty versus discolor, tarnish, wear out and damaging or breaking, it is fast coming to be the darling of interior designers and remodelers nationwide.
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Back in March we posted about Local Search Optimisation and while most of what we said back then is still relevant today, Google has recently made some changes, so we thought it was time to do a bit of an update on this increasingly important subject.
For a start, Google has changed the name of the site where you can claim your business listing that appears on Google Maps. It is no longer called the “Local Business Center”, now it is just called “Google Places”.
But the really big change that Google released at the end of October is the change to how “Places” have been integrated into the search results.
As a reminder, here is what a search for “north shore dentist” used to look like:
And here is what the same search returns today:
Now that doesn’t really look all that different, we still have a 7 pack of local results and 10 standard search results, but now the map has moved to a new location above the AdWords ads in the right hand column (note that the map stays in the same place as you scroll, covering up the ads which seems an unusual move seeing as the ads are how Google makes most of their money), and now the address is shown as well as the phone number.
But what if we try a different search?
This time, the local search results have been fully integrated into the 10 natural search results, plus we also have images, reviews and star ratings taken from the relevant Google Places page for each business.
This goes to show just how important it is that your website’s search engine optimisation strategy incorporates local search, and to make sure you have claimed and properly filled in your Google Places page. | https://firstdigital.co.nz/blog/search-engine-optimisation/google-local-search-update-whats-new-for-google-places/ | 1,656,428,758 | null |
South Asialink Finance Corporation is one of the fastest growing financial services companies in the Philippines with branches in Metro Manila, Southern Luzon, the Bicol region, and even up to Mandaue, Cebu. Featuring a wide range of products and services under their belt, their aim is to cater to a variety of financial needs covering different locations and market segments. From second-hand car and truck financing to car and truck loans, they also offer OFW loans to seafarers and land-based overseas workers. For SMEs, they can also provide additional funding with their business loan. Aside from a healthy list of services, one of their primary goals is to make the application process fast and seamless, from filling out the form, to loan disbursement. With their land-based OFW Personal Loan, approval duration is from 1 to 3 working days. You can borrow up to ₱250,000 payable up to 12 months. The interest rate starts at 1.5% per month with a processing free of 5.5% of the total loan amount. If you are currently a land-based overseas Filipino worker that receives a monthly income of ₱20,000, then you can definitely qualify for their OFW Personal Loan.
Advantages Of Applying With SAFC Land-Based OFW Loan
Get approved in as fast as 1 to 3 business days.
No credit card or collateral required.
Interest rate starts at only 1.5% per month.
Loan repayment terms as long as 12 months.
For OFWs, it is a welcome sight to have options that are readily available when it comes to borrowing additional funds. If you are in this situation, check the details below to learn more about SAFC’s offering.
South Asialink Finance Corporation OFW Personal Loan FAQ
How can I apply for a South Asialink Finance Corporation OFW Personal Loan?
You can apply directly via their website by creating an account and following the instructions. Or, via if you need assistance with the application from one of our representatives.
How much can I borrow?
With an SAFC OFW Personal Loan, borrow as much as 2x of your monthly income, subject to approval.
What are the South Asialink Finance Corporation OFW Personal Loan Requirements?
An applicant must fulfill SAFC's eligibility criteria for a loan:
At least 21 years old; 59 years old upon loan maturity
Must have a minimum salary of at least ₱20,000
No derogatory records with banks and other financing company
Rank and file employees up to managerial level is allowed.
At least 3 months of employment contract.
Consequently, after filling out an application form, the following documents are necessary:
Basic Documentary Requirements
Copy of latest contract of deployment with POEA validation
Visa/Working Permit
E-Receipt/Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)
Plane ticket/Flight Details
Passport
*Additional documents may be required during credit evaluation. Linked bank account is required for all those with ₱250,000 and above loan approval.
What is the interest rate, fees, and other charges or penalties?
A processing fee equivalent to 5.5% of the loan amount will be deducted from your loan upon disbursement. A fee of ₱1,500 or 15% of monthly amortizations will also be charged for every late payment you make.
How does the South Asialink Finance Corporation OFW Personal Loan Calculator work?
The SAFC OFW Personal Loan calculator computes the estimated cost of borrowing and amount of payment per installment. Input the desired loan amount to automatically get the estimated monthly amortization for different tenors.
What are the payment methods for loan repayment?
You can settle your due via their following partner payment channels:
Cebuana Lhuillier
M Lhuillier
Bayad Center
Robinsons Bank
Banco De Oro (BDO)
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)
Asia United Bank (AUB)
EastWest Bank
UnionBank
Paymaya
G-Cash
ECpay
7-11
TrueMoney
How is the South Asialink Finance Corporation OFW Personal Loan different from other loans?
Their loan product, rates, and tenure are standard offerings. However, they have less stringent requirements compared to banks. If you take comfort in borrowing money from an established loan company other than a bank, South Asia Link is the next best thing.
Where can I use the South Asialink Finance Corporation OFW Personal Loan?
OFWs can use the funds to their discretion.
Is South Asialink Finance Corporation OFW Personal Loan the right one for me?
With the purpose of offering financial assistance to land-based overseas Filipino workers, SAFC’s OFW Personal Loan is their way of extending help to OFWs with an urgent need of additional funds. The application process is fast and simple, but most importantly, the rates and payment terms are manageable and fair to our kababayans abroad. So if you are a land-based OFW who needs financial support, you now have a viable option with SAFC’s OFW loan product. Just make sure you check the relevant details of the loan to help you understand and decide if this product fits your needs.
To assist our overseas Filipino workers who are in need of added funds, here are more personal loan options available for OFWs:
BPI Personal Loan Land-based OFW
You can borrow up to 3x your monthly income with the BPI Personal Loan for land-based OFWs. Receive approved amounts ranging from ₱20,000 up to ₱1,000,000 for whatever use with no collateral requirement. With flexible installments in 12, 18, 24, 30 or 36 months. With the lowest rates offered in the market, get cash fast and easy without worrying about pre-termination fees.
Global Dominion Financing, Inc. OFW Loan
GDFI’s OFW loan is a no collateral loan facility for overseas Filipino workers who are in need of added cash for any purpose. Open to OFWs with at least a 3 months employment contract and ₱20,000 minimum monthly income, you can get approved loanable amounts from as low as ₱20,000 up to twice your monthly salary. Repayment term is 12 months with an interest rate starting at 15.6% per year or 1.3% per month.
BPI Seafarer Personal Loan
If you are a sea-based overseas Filipino worker with an urgent need for additional funds, consider applying for the BPI Seafarer Personal Loan. For a minimum monthly income requirement of ₱30,000 you can borrow from as low as ₱20,000 up to ₱300,000 at 18% interest rate per year. Loan tenure starts from 5 up to a maximum of 9 months with no pre-termination fees. No need for PDCs since monthly amortization is done through an auto-debit process.
Still looking for other possible options in the market? If you are interested in checking out different types of online loans in the Philippines whether or not exclusive for OFWs, our site can give you a general overview on what the industry has to offer. | https://www.imoney.ph/online-loan/south-asialink-finance-corporation/land-based-ofw?src=internal_article_text_online-loans | 1,656,595,940 | null |
"I was assigned to be on the band for ninety days and it was worse than prison for me. It kind of made me feel like an animal."
- Edmund Buck
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On July 17, a coalition of organizations, including Crossroads Fund grantees Circles & Ciphers, Organized Communities Against Deportations, Chicago Community Bond Fund, Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration, and Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation, hosted "Challenging Electronic Monitoring in Cook County." This event was the Chicago launch of a national campaign focused on demystifying electronic monitoring and building a movement to slow the rise and, ultimately, end the use of this surveillance technology. Crossroads Fund provided a grant to help make this event and campaign launch possible.
The event consisted of two panels and group workshops. The first panel was moderated by Robert Agnew from JustLeadershipUSA and featured Lavette Mayes from the Chicago Community Bond Fund, Edmund Buck from EDOVO, Manny Black from the Lawndale Christian Legal Center, and Nigel Lee from Precious Blood, who all have previously been "on the shackle." This group discussed their experience with electronic monitoring and the arbitrary restrictions on their movements, inconsistent parole officers, and an exorbitant amount of fees and costs that the person on electronic monitoring must pay.
The second panel was moderated by Monica Cosby from Moms United and consisted of Crossroads Fund Board Member Emmanuel Andre from Circles & Ciphers and Northside Transformative Justice Center, Irene Romulo from the Chicago Community Bond Fund, Cathryn Crawford from Lawndale Christian Legal Center, and James Kilgore from Challenging E-Carceration. This group discussed ways to challenge the normalization of electronic monitoring and their worries about the long-term impact of government surveillance on the lives of Black and Brown people.
The use of electronic monitoring is increasingly seen as a more humane future of incarceration by sheriffs, judges, elected officials, and private prison companies as the national call to end mass incarceration grows. The reality, as told by those who have experienced electronic monitoring, is that the harms are similar. The coalition leading the local campaign all see the dehumanizing impact of electronic monitoring on the lives of people throughout Chicago. The national campaign, Challenging E-Carceration, is seeking groups to sign onto a ten point list which would create a common set of standards for how electronic monitoring is used around the country. This initial campaign is designed to significantly reduce the immediate harms that a person on electronic monitoring experiences. The organizations involved are exploring possible policy and legislative interventions to reduce the harm and prevalence of electronic monitors.
If you're interested in learning more about the campaign or have any questions, please feel free to contact Ed Vogel at [email protected]. | https://crossroadsfund.org/news/challenging-electronic-monitoring-cook-county | 1,656,212,213 | null |
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There are many reasons you may want to visit a chiropractor, the most obvious being back or neck pain, headaches, and injury. However, these are just a few of the many reasons you may benefit from a chiropractor.
Any issues within your spine will inevitably affect your whole body. A misaligned spine can cause nerve-related problems as well as other uncomfortable symptoms such as joint dysfunction and inflammation and can even cascade into chronic illness. The nerves leaving your spinal cord are constantly sending and receiving signals, so any kink in the chain will distort those messages.
This article covers how a chiropractor can help you and why you should see me, Dr. Damon, for an adjustment of your body and overall well-being! Keep reading to learn how chiropractic care will help you feel more aligned and boost your mood.
Come visit my functional medicine & chiropractic office – you won’t regret it! Read about the top five benefits of visiting a chiropractor:
1. Say Goodbye to Stress
Understandably, the body is most functional when it is aligned properly. Misalignment of the spine can cause compression on the nerves, leading to physical stress on the muscles. This pain and discomfort can have a serious impact on your quality of life, which will further exacerbate emotional and physical stress.
Balancing the body is the best way to relieve tension in both the mind and body. When you remove tension and stress, you can remove inflammation and lower your risk of disease.
2. Improve Your Posture
More people are developing curves in their spines due to poor posture. The overuse of a computer or phone can cause issues with the delicate nerve of the neck. Over time, a chiropractor will help you realign the neck and spine to improve your posture, which will reduce overall pain. You will also have a series of functional exercises and stretches that will encourage a balanced body.
3. Boost Your Mood
If you are experiencing pain, you likely notice a correlation to your mood. If you are experiencing a lot of discomfort, then you probably aren’t the happiest camper. Mental health challenges such as depression and ADHD frequently improve with consistent chiropractic care.
Improving your spinal health will trigger the release of hormones that help your body and improve your mood such as:
Oxytocin- increases the sensation of social bonding, improving neuro-communication
Cortisol- blocks the feeling of pain derived from inflammation
Neurotensin- reduces stress-induced pain
Chiropractic adjustments encourage the release of helpful hormones such as oxytocin, cortisol, and neurotensin.
At Seed and Soil Wellness, our chiropractic care in conjunction with the appropriate lifestyle changes, supplements, and other healing modalities will help you return to a state of vitality where your mind and body both thrive! Schedule your evaluation today!
4. Support Your Immune System
If your nervous system isn’t functioning adequately due to certain signal flows being cut off or impinged, the systems and organs that follow will suffer. Improving the communication between the mind and body via the nervous system will place the body in an optimal state to heal itself.
Chiropractic care additionally stimulates the lymphatic system in order to flush away bodily waste and circulate oxygenated blood to various points in the body that need support. By focusing on the optimization of the body as a whole singular system instead of just treating symptoms and hoping they don’t come back, a chiropractor sets a foundation for your body to fight off anything unwanted.
Not only will you get sick less frequently, but when you do get sick (it happens to the healthiest of us), your body will fight and recover more effectively and quickly. Studies have even shown chiropractic care increases antibody levels.
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5. Sleep Soundly
A lack of sleep can lead to a variety of health issues, so it’s crucial to get enough and a high quality of it. Stress, pain, and general discomfort can impact your sleep for the worse. With proper spinal alignment, you will experience less pain in bed and, therefore, sleep better!
More quality sleep will also improve your mood, boost your immune system, and support your body’s overall health.
Align Your Body and Mind with Seed & Soil
Chiropractic care will help you shift your general mindset towards your well-being. By experiencing fewer sick days, a stronger immune system, and higher quality of life, you will realize it’s entirely possible to give your body what it needs naturally without having to rely on medication or surgery.
If you would like to learn more about how integrative medicine and chiropractic care can help you on your path towards wellness, contact Seed and Soil today. Seed and Soil’s mission is to provide holistic, individualized plans that help our patients create a state of harmony within and without. | https://www.seedandsoilwellness.com/post/chiropractic-care-benefits | 1,656,261,084 | null |
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So empowering, right? The recognition of bad behaviour. The openness and fierceness of accepting that not everyone is perfect, especially coming from a gal whom, by all accounts, is the perfect specimen of a woman – beautiful, articulate and talented. And if Marilyn could badass bitch this quote, we should hold it like a mantra over our hearts and strike down fear in anyone who comes near us – I am a woman, and I am a human, and I won’t be lovely and perfect all the time! Some days I’m just lousy, and if you can’t handle that, then you don’t deserve me!
What?
For a long time, I gave in to this. I gave into the fact that if I could accept who I am – that some days I am moody, some days I am tired and frustrated, some days I am angry and heated and devoid of patience – if I could accept all the these things about me (because I deserve to feel all the feelings on the spectrum), then the people and persons in my circle should also, because that’s how it’s supposed to work. You accept when I am awesome, and cheerful, and remember your birthday, and that somehow bides me a hall pass on my shittier, less than fantastic qualities that round out my person.
No.
I don’t buy it. Not anymore. And I haven’t for awhile. I don’t buy that just because you have suddenly owned your shitty behaviour that it somehow justifies the act of being shitty. I think we have to do better. I think we have to recognize when we’ve been shitty, and work through those emotions and work towards not taking out our shittiness on the people who love and surround us.
No, you don’t have permission to say – well, some days I can be a real jerk. But don’t worry. If I am a real jerk to you, it’s just sometimes who I am, but tomorrow I’ll be real great and it will all balance out.
I think – I think, you have to say: I’m really sorry, I need to take a break from today and from yours and my time together right now, because I recognize I’m too irritable, too impatient, too angry, too heated, too frustrated, and too much to handle. And I don’t want you to have to handle me like this. These are my hangups. And when I come back I’ll be better.
A loved one can say – sure, take your time. Or they can say: I’m sorry you’re feeling like this. Talk to me. Tell me what I can do. I can just listen? Say it – scream it, let all the fbombs out. And when you’re done being mad, then we can go back to better days.
Right? Doesn’t that make more sense?
It’s not my job, or your job, or anyone’s job to “handle you” because you’re sometimes a jerk. Sometimes a mean person. Sometimes selfish. Sometimes jealous. Your toxic behaviour is yours to own. Yours to handle. Yours to recognize. Yours to work on. Yours to own. And it isn’t permission to put it on others and say: this is just how I was built. Accept it or don’t.
Don’t accept it. Because it’s not up to you to defeat those demons in another person. You can love someone implicitly without becoming a martyr for their own shortcomings. You don’t have to be at the receiving end of their damaging behaviour under the guise “that’s who they are”.
For Jan and I, we have had to work steadily through the obstacle course of our relationship the past year. We have had to make these qualities inside ourselves recognizable traits. We have had to be honest with ourselves and said: well, I didn’t see that what I was doing was actually hurting you. Some days, we’ve even had to say: I need a day to clear my head. And things will get better later. We love bomb through breaking the ice by sending old selfies to one another. It’s a peace treaty. “I’m done being crappy. Can we go back to the way it was?” It’s enough to try and love another wholly. It’s another thing to love yourself enough to say – this part about me … this part where I can’t handle my emotions effectively and I need an emotional break or release to bring me back to the surface. When you can get there, you can lend yourself to healthy relationships. Where toxic behaviour, toxic personality traits, toxic methods to handling conflict become learned patterns of change and growth.
As for Marilyn’s quote:
Perhaps dear MM could have said, “I am wholly human, with wholly human emotions. Some good. Some bad. But everyday I am trying. I don’t want you to feel responsible for handling me when I’m at my worst. I am working through those traits for myself. But I promise you, this is my best. My best is working through my worst to becoming a whole human, so I can love you completely. I will not make you the catalyst for my pitfalls. I want you to know that I am always trying my best.”
I know. Not nearly as fierce. But it’s at least more authentic.
— c ☆
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brendaratcliffe says:
August 26, 2020 at 12:43 pm
Omg Care you made me cry so much of your blog today touched my heart. I am all that I am insecure jealous selfish moody and I am totally aware of it and try to fight it all the time. Some days I am so good and deep inside I am that person who would give you the shirt off my back my last dollar my last meal I am a kind caring person. I relate a lot of my problems and fucked up ways because of my life!! Being sexually abused by a half brother growing up in a house with a alcoholic father and watching him beat my mom when I was a young girl. Then I married a alcoholic at 18 and lived that abusive life for 19 years cause he always made me feel I would never have a better life than his bullshit. At 38 I finally got the courage to take my two kids and leave and that was a hard road too working 2 jobs to feed my kids so do I have the right to be a moody bitch NO I do not but I have issues and still at this age now of 65 I feel I have way too many issues for any man to love me and put up with my issues and scares I think I need counseling some days just to deal with me. I think that’s why I admire your strength because you as well have your moods but you are dealing with it and I do not seem to have the strength to do that do I love me not really the only thing is i am a giving person but is that because I lack love and believe me there does not seem to have been a lot of love in my life. I love my kids and grandkids but they have their own lives. Anyways thank you for listening Care I adore you and feel like I can vent to you and I am never judged for my fucked up issues. ❤️🌹❤️ | https://carehumphries.com/2020/08/26/why-you-shouldnt-have-to-handle-me-at-my-worst/ | 1,656,915,614 | null |
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Although the expression "asshole" can shock, it clearly describes a certain type of individual: narcissistic, arrogant, and totally indifferent to the misfortune they inflict on others. Inspired by Aaron James’ New York Times bestseller, director John Walker takes a look at the contemporary "asshole culture," which seems to be thriving over the last 20 years, thanks in part to the impunity provided by social networks. He takes a look at the appeal of "assholes," why they thrive in certain environments and why they keep getting elected. | https://www.tributemovies.com/movie/assholes-a-theory/146806/ | 1,656,551,559 | null |
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Step 1: Separate yourself Cut ties with anything holding you to your current existence. Bid goodbye to anyone you don't want to include in your new life and sell your possessions -- a little cash can be helpful wherever you go.
TIP: Hang on to any hardware and first-aid supplies, medicine, and camping gear you own.
Step 2: Head into the wild Pack up your remaining items and hike to a remote spot. Sustain yourself by constructing a shelter, hunting wild game, gathering edible plants, and building fires. Keep a journal to record the depths of your solitude for future loners.
Step 3: Set sail Don't want to be landlocked? Head out to sea. Bring fishing equipment and rain gear to stay fed and dry. Use onboard electronics that beep regularly to keep you company during long nights on the water.
Step 4: Go on island time For ocean views without the motion sickness, set up shop on a remote island. Feast on the natural bounty around you and pick up a hobby that lets you exercise your brain enough to stave off insanity.
TIP: If you do go insane, don't worry: there'll be no one around you to judge.
Step 5: Get desensitized Want a simpler way to get away from it all? Climb into a sensory-deprivation tank and lie still until your mind goes blank. Once your cares have fully disappeared, emerge and rejoin civilization, knowing isolation is just a soak away. | https://www.howcast.com/videos/424263-how-to-get-away-from-it-all | 1,656,395,121 | null |
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But it came with a price as the already-banged up quarterback took 19 more hits in the 20-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Watson was sacked seven times and took 12 other hits from the Bills. The second-year player, questionable this week with a chest injury, was slow to get up several times and didn't seem to be moving as well as he normally does.
Houston coach Bill O'Brien was asked about the performance of the offensive line and what the group can do to improve.
"I don't know, I really don't," he said. "I think we've got to go back and figure it out ... it starts with me. So, we just have to keep grinding to figure it out, figure out how to get better."
Watson brushed off questions about his health, saying he didn't "want to make any excuses," but his teammates acknowledged the injury and said it made them want to do more to help him.
"When you've got a guy that sacrifices everything when he's hurt, everybody around him better do the same thing, especially if it's your quarterback," defensive end Jadeveon Clowney said. "I think everybody put that on their shoulders this week and just tried to give it all up for him."
Watson was 15 of 25 for 177 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. He also lost a fumble. He's been sacked 25 times this season and taken 66 other hits behind a line that was supposed to be improved this year.
O'Brien was certainly happy with the win, but knows his team must improve on offense if it hopes to compete with Jacksonville next week.
"We're not going to be able to be where we want to be unless we figure this thing out on offense," he said. "And figure out what we have to be to be able to run the ball, throw the ball consistently."
Some things to know about Houston's win over Buffalo.
ALLEN'S HEALTH
Buffalo rookie quarterback Josh Allen's status for next week is uncertain after he left Sunday's game with an elbow injury. Coach Sean McDermott said after the loss that the Bills were still evaluating Allen's injury and he didn't have any more details on it. Allen did not speak to the media.
Allen was injured when Houston's Whitney Mercilus hit his right elbow with his helmet after Allen's pass.
Allen threw for 84 yards and ran for 20 before being replaced by Nathan Peterman. Peterman threw for 61 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, including one that was returned 28 yards by Johnathan Joseph for a touchdown that put the Texans on top with 1:23 remaining.
Kareem Jackson intercepted him after that to seal Houston's win.
HAIRY TACKLE
Houston's Jadeveon Clowney dragged running back Chris Ivory down by one of his long dreadlocks for a 3-yard loss early in the fourth quarter. The cringe-worthy play made Ivory's head snap back as Clowney clutched his hair for the tackle.
"I was supposed to set that edge, but I took it inside," Clowney said. "And if I go inside coach said: 'You better make that tackle.' So, I was trying to do whatever it takes to make that tackle. I tried to reach out and grab for his jersey and I pulled him by the hair."
Clowney said Ivory approached him after the play to ask him about it.
"He said: 'Come on man, why did you pull my hair?' and I said: 'Come on man, why you trying to run from me,'" Clowney said.
Clowney, who also has long dreadlocks, knows that being tackled like that had to hurt badly.
"I've been pulled by my hair a few times," he said. "They made it part of the uniform and if I can reach for him again I would."
THE "OLD GUYS
Joseph is 34 and Jackson is 30, leading the young players on Houston's defense to joke that the "old men" were the stars of Sunday's game.
"I'm cool with that," Jackson said. "They can call us old all they want as long as we're going out there and flying around."
The two players are ranked first and second in career interceptions in franchise history.
Joseph took the lead with his 15th interception with the Texans on his touchdown return on Sunday, but Jackson regained the franchise lead when he grabbed his 16th one less than a minute after that. | https://www.nationalfootballpost.com/news/watson-hit-19-times-as-texans-beat-bills-20-13/ | 1,656,321,506 | null |
A Slice of Cheese is a new series of 12 cheese-centric programmes (sponsored by Peter’s Yard who are also sponsoring the Guild’s First Book Award) from Food FM, the digital radio station. Cheese is such a fascinating and complex food. I’ll be exploring the world of cheese, sharing stories and voices from people who make, sell, cook, eat and love cheese around the globe. As someone who loves good cheese, I am thrilled to have this opportunity. My aim is to make everyone who listens want to go and eat some cheese! | https://www.gfw.co.uk/2021/a-slice-of-cheese-podcast/ | 1,657,044,813 | null |
I was sent an interested email the other day from a company called Hire On-Demand which is a recruiting firm for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) companies. It was a pretty good bit of information related to admins so I thought it was worth posting here.
Given the current climate, many companies are focused on maximizing their existing resources. Administrators often times play an instrumental role in boosting company productivity and increasing the bottom line. Based upon daily interactions with Salesforce customers over the past few years, below are several tangible ways Admins are making a difference:
1. Sales Efficiency Salesforce Admins often serve as a Business Analyst, interfacing with key business units and understanding their processes. The Admin knows how to translate these processes, particularly as they evolve, into Salesforce. Results can include capturing, routing and tracking all incoming leads and ensuring cross-functional teams interact seamlessly. For example, many companies are currently asking their Customer Support reps to identify new revenue opportunities. An Admin, serving as a liaison between the two groups, ensures all leads identified by Support are properly captured in Salesforce and automatically routed to the appropriate Sales Reps. Lead follow-up and pipeline are tracked in real-time analytics resulting in a closed-loop process. Continue reading “How Are Salesforce Admins Driving Company Revenue & Reducing Costs?”
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The contemporary tango quintet consists of five experienced soloists based in Oldenburg, Northern Germany. Through a new and original repertoire that combines the essence of Argentine tango with the colours of contemporary music and jazz, they delve into the different accents, pulsations, rages and nostalgias of the Buenos Aires tango nuevo tradition. | https://joaquinalem.com/new-tango-group/ | 1,656,992,440 | null |
Did ADB's Dylan Ruddy photograph your young child at the 2017 Australian Junior Motocross Championships? Check out the full event wrap in ADB issue #459.
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Rafael Rossiter may not be a name that rings bells but the Queanbeyan six-year-old is heading to the U.S. to compete in one of the world’s biggest amateur motocross events.
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Less moving parts, less maintenance and less weight. Electric minibikes have their place and the youngsters aren't complaining. | https://adbmag.com.au/categories/kids-corner/ | 1,656,674,789 | null |
In the San Francisco and Houston Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, New York Times and many other publications, you’ll see sponsored content mixed with reported articles.
It’s hard to distinguish sponsored content from editorial. That’s the point. Sponsored content, aka native content, is intended to blend with editorial on the page. (Hence the word “native.”) The difference? Money and editorial control.
Brands pay for sponsored content and therefore have control over their content. Editorial is free, but the publication has control. You won’t read about bedbugs in a hotel chain’s sponsored story. You might, however, read about the “top 10 vacation destinations for families on a budget.”
Here’s a good example of a series of sponsored stories “made possible by Allstate” for The Atlantic. You don’t see much about insurance in these stories. The content focuses on everyday people making extraordinary community contributions. The series is presumably designed to build trust with consumers and reaffirm they’re “in good hands.”
How to write effective sponsored content
Writing sponsored content isn’t dramatically different from writing a blog article. Sponsored content generally fulfills one or more of the following objectives:
Establishes your brand as an expert in its field.
Builds trust in your brand.
Provides helpful information to your audience.
Although your sales team may argue, sponsored content does not:
Hype your brand every other sentence.
Focus on your product’s features.
Focus on your product’s benefits.
That’s a native ad. Different animal.
Here are 6 other things to keep in mind as you either write sponsored content or oversee its development.
Define your audience.
This week I received an assignment from a publication to write a sponsored article for a furniture store. Target audience: an entire large city, all demographics, from millennials to grandparents. Rewind!
Like any piece of content marketing writing, it’s important to define your audience. You need to tailor your content to potential customers’ interests, needs and desires. Working moms in their 30s to 50s will have different interests and needs than a 22-year-old college student.
Define your subject matter.
As mentioned earlier, sponsored content isn’t the place for a 700-word article all about a company’s new software. The story focus should get to the underlying issues surrounding your brand or your product.
Why do customers buy auto insurance? To feel safe. To protect their family. Why do they choose one company over another? They have an agent a mile away they can reach on the phone, which suggests they value the personal and the neighborly.
Think about these things as you’re developing topics. IRG, a San Francisco Bay Area-based natural stone supplier, publishes consistently in San Francisco Chronicle’s online companion, SFGate, on topics related to home remodeling.
According to StoryStudio, its sponsored content division, one IRG story received more than one million impressions. Even better, users read the content with a 91 percent scroll depth. (Full disclosure: I write for StoryStudio.)
Write to the publication’s voice.
Sponsored content is meant to blend with editorial. The writing and visuals should both blend to fit the publication. SFGate, for example, takes a more casual tone than the print publication’s more journalistic voice.
Images and videos should also mirror editorial. Use slideshows, pullquotes and online polls accordingly.
It’s okay to include the brand name—in the right spots.
A study from marketing platform Pressboard found on average, readers spent 12 seconds longer reading articles when the brand was mentioned halfway through the article as opposed to when the brand was mentioned in the first 100 words.
However, when an article mentioned the brand multiple times, the readers spent less time engaging. An article with no brand mentioned performed okay, but not as well as when the article included a middle and closing mention.
Include a call-to-action.
Unlike a reported story, sponsored content can, and should in many cases, include some type of CTA. Invite reader to visit a website, purchase tickets, or take some other type of action, but keep it brief.
Full disclosure is important.
Most publishers and marketers know this. Transparency is priority when creating sponsored content. Although the content should appear “native,” its relationship should be clearly stated at the top or bottom of the story. Readers don’t appreciate deception.
Nelly Gocheva, global editorial director of T-Brand Studios, New York Times, said at a branded content event for The Drum, it is important to “keep the church and the state separate” She added brands shouldn’t be afraid to declare their sponsored content as such. Good content will speak for itself.
“If the content is great people will still interact with it,” she said. “People come to us because we are a trustworthy news outlet and do not want to be misled. Good branded content is about the story and we need to put the ‘story’ back into storytelling. | https://heatherraejohnson.com/how-to-write-sponsored-content-that-rocks/ | 1,656,801,865 | null |
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I love photographing babies and I have had quite a few lately and more that are on the way and almost ready for their debut. I am so lucky because I think I get for sure the CUTEST babies in DFW!
This week on Monday it was Emily’s turn. She really tried hard not to sleep for us but at the end she gave it up and we got stunning images!
And one with her beautiful mama:
Also later this week miss Emma, who is 6 months old, came to play. She is simply GORGEOUS and so so good! I cannot wait to see her and get more fabulous images of her as she grows up! | https://www.ruthwilliamsphotography.com/2007/04/babies-and-more-babies/ | 1,656,703,829 | null |
Carnival Cruise Line today laid out plans for its next wave of the summer restart of guest operations, including the first cruise for Mardi Gras and the return of additional… | https://stupiddope.com/tag/carnival-mardi-gras-schedule/ | 1,656,353,843 | null |
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Which body size acoustic is right for me?
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Choosing the right acoustic guitar is a process involving many factors. Size, shape, woods, nut width and more.
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It’s an ukulele world!
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The ukulele, let’s begin with a simple bit of trivia. While most of us pronounce the word ukulele as yoo-kuh–ley-lee, the correct Hawaiian pronunciation is actually oo-koo–ley-ley. A small thing,...
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How much does a good guitar cost?
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The cost of a good guitar may seem subjective, but it really isn’t. Over the years we have been asked this question a thousand times. The thinking behind this, I...
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Probably the number one question I’m asked is about the different guitar tonewoods. In discussing tonal differences of woods, I expose myself to a lot of critique and possible criticism....
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I am often asked what kind of guitar I play personally. While I have owned many great guitars from numerous builders, three remain as the keepers. One is a Jean Larrivée... | https://www.daveswoodstockmusic.com/blogs/daves | 1,656,166,625 | null |
This could be possible with some providers. They may calculate their prices differently to each other; some work with prices over half days, and some with full days. | https://heathrowairportparking24.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/reservation/will-the-prices-change-if-i-change-my-arrival-or-departure-times | 1,656,790,101 | null |
In an impressive display of leadership and feminism, Berkeley resident Anna Maguire just decided her period is over even though it is clearly not over.
Talk about a trailblazer! She is literally blazing a trail in her underwear right now.
Anna made the monumental decision to stop dealing with that bullshit on the fifth day of her period.
“I had my period for five days, and I was still spotting pretty bad but I decided, fuck it, let’s just all move on,” Anna explained. “So now I’m just kind of saying, fuck it, if we just pretend it’s not there, maybe it will go away.”
We stan a gal who doesn’t care about any of the signals her body is screaming at her with gobs of blood!
Despite continuing to spot so heavily that it really can’t even be called spotting and bleeding through three pairs of underwear, Anna still remains steadfast in her decision.
“I know how much clothing I’ve destroyed this week,” Anna declared. “But it’s over. I know it is, because I said so.”
Can’t argue with that logic, Anna! Go forth and bleed!
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Marcus Morris and Connor Teahan led the way for the current Jayhawks with 11 points each in a 65-45 victory over alumni at Bill Self's summer basketball camp game.
Last time the two teams met, there was a bruised back, broken bone and some blood. This time around things were a little more calm. | https://kansascity.sbnation.com/2010/6/16/1521714/kansas-basketball-summer-camp-game-mario-chalmers-marcus-morris | 1,656,531,082 | null |
The definition of humblebrag is to say something that seems to not be focused on pride but is actually boasting.
An example of to humblebrag is to talk about your college background and how you didn’t compare to the students in your class while casually mentioning that you went to an ivy league school. | https://www.yourdictionary.com/humblebrag | 1,656,371,253 | null |
At Bare Bones Marketing we appreciate having fun, good music, and the art of marketing. So does the world famous music festival Coachella! It is held in California and will begin April 14th this year. Where else would brands and marketers go to target millennials and trend followers alike, than one of the largest music festivals in the world?!
Every brand from alcoholic beverages, to clothing, to accessories, and even fitness programs show up at the festival each year to get noticed, and promote their products. Many of them will set up booths with free trials, cool picture backdrops, and water filling stations in the shade, while others may just create a geotag at the festival, or even host a huge after party with famous DJs (1). These are incredible ways to get the word out because as the festival goers are thinking of purchasing your products they are also taking pictures in front of your cool tent, your backdrop, or Snapchatting out your geofilter to hundreds or thousands of friends to see. With numbers of attendees and earnings of Coachella rising it is no surprise that the festival attracts large brands and adds to those brands every year.
Alternative life for people
Aside from different brands’ marketing at Coachella, Coachella’s marketing itself is incredible. Instead of Coachella appearing as just a huge concert to consumers Coachella has been able to establish an entire world of music with communities of people, and an alternative life for people to live for the weekend. Coachella has a great content marketing strategy. It almost works like a drip marketing campaign where the promoters slowly release information about pre-sale tickets, then a few of the big artists, then the official sale of tickets, and the rest of the artists are eventually released over time building suspense. Much of the content released before the festival as well as after the festival is placed strategically to create a sense of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) and build hype and retention for the next year’s festival (2). Not only does the content play a huge role, but how the content is conveyed to the users is very influential. The mediums used range from dozens of social media platforms, to commercials, to blogs, to celebrity endorsement, to word-of-mouth, and so on. All we can say here at Bare Bones Marketing is bravo to the marketing strategists in charge of Coachella.
Coachella is a marketer’s heaven. From being exposed to so many millennials, social media, and news outlets to observing the marketing of the event itself, Coachella is full of opportunities and inspiration. We are looking forward to what 2017 Coachella has in store for us this year!
References | https://www.barebones-marketing.com/post/2017/03/31/coachella-is-a-marketers-dream | 1,657,082,381 | null |
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Research Clusters
A cluster-focused research approach addresses issues of poverty and growth in developing countries. Clusters are organized both geographically and around sectors.
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Our People
We are led by co-directors Dean Karlan and Chris Udry, who bring their economic expertise to the group.
The research affiliates at the Lab have a variety of research interests, and our staff specialize in research and business operations. Find out more about the people who make up the Global Poverty Research Lab.
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The goal of the lab is to create an environment in which scholarship on development economics can flourish at Northwestern and be translated into effective policy action that will reduce poverty around the world.
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Supporting poverty research around the world by actively building research infrastructure and engaging in advocacy, communications, technical assistance and policy outreach. | https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/research/global-poverty-research-lab/ | 1,656,815,932 | null |
The goal of the Hands for Hope club is to learn about and create prosthetic hands out of a 3D printer.
“We learn a lot about 3D printing and the struggles people go through without a hand and try to find ways to help them,” freshman Sophia Nguyen said.
In Hands for Hope they learn about people who have lost limbs and their stories.
“In the club, our main purpose is to help people who have disabilities and need help,” senior Stephen Welsh said.
The club also has its moments where they have fun as a group and it’s a new way to make friends.
“I find the club very fun,” senior Celeste Flores said. “It’s nice to have fun and learn valuable things.”
Members expressed their enjoyment of the activities they partook in and hope for the same for incoming members.
“I just really enjoyed printing out all the parts and learning about 3D printing,” president Bishoy Esshak said. “I want future people in the club to have a lot of fun, you’re doing good work for people.” | https://lchowler.net/8998/student-life/hands-for-hope/?print=true | 1,656,409,847 | null |
We wanted to send out an e-mail regarding the wonderful things God is doing through the Servants: Serving At Risk Families ministry and how He is allowing us to serve others for Him. We know that most of you are familiar with this ministry (and maybe even tired of us going on and on about it…lol) but for those of you who don’t know Serving At Risk Families (SARF for short) is the ministry we have been involved with since returning from our trip to Guatemala in February. We had our monthly team meeting last night and the team will be sending out updates on a regular basis. We wanted to send this e-mail to update everyone on the things that have been happening over the last few months and then we will forward the team updates to all of you in the future. If for any reason you are not interested in receiving these updates please let us know and we will take your name off the list.
As many of you know, donated to, and volunteered with we had a yardsale in June. It was a huge success. We raised approximately $2,300 for the SARF ministry. Our biggest challenge now is getting the money to Guatemala and finding someone in Guatemala to handle the money to make sure it is being used appropriately for the families SARF is working with
One of the young men, Jon, from New Life Children’s Home (this is where we stayed when we went to Guatemala in February) has agreed to be our in country counselor and assist us with communicating with families and helping us to establish a relationship with them. He will also help us with SOME of the financial obstacles we face. Praise God! Having someone in country will hopefully make things easier. Jon is 27 and has lived at NLCH most of his life. He is now employed at the children’s home. He also is bilingual which is a big advantage since the process of learning Spanish is VERY slow but Dylan and I are still working at it. 🙂 Dylan and I, along with our friend Christina (she is also on the SARF leadership team) have volunteered to be the primary point of contact for Jon. We will be the liaison between Jon and the rest of the SARF leadership team.
Trent Davis, the founder of Servants and the SARF ministry, took a trip to Guatemala in July. This trip was different from his normal trips because he and a team worked with and stayed with families outside of the children’s home. During his trip he was able to interact and start relationships with quite a few families. The members of SARF hope to be able to build relationships with these families and come alongside them to assist them as God leads. Our ultimate purpose is to show them God’s love and tell them about Jesus while empowering them to reach the goals that they have for their families.
Please continue to pray for God to give us His strength and wisdom with this ministry and that ultimately we are discerning and obedient to His will.
We thank you all for your support of this ministry and your support of us. God has broken our hearts for the families this ministry is serving and will serve in the future. We know we could not do any of what we have done or any of what we will do without God’s provisions and the prayers and support of our family and friends. | https://u2s.org/in-the-beginning/ | 1,657,178,825 | null |
Shelton High School students Tati Reed, left, and Phoenix Miller play a mother and daughter who face off in "Freaky Friday: The Musical" opening at 7 p.m. Friday in the school's Performing Arts Center. | https://www.masoncounty.com/photos/big/1211/12?m=true | 1,656,706,006 | null |
These tours are aimed at novice road and moderate trail riders with their own dual-sport or adventure bikes. Tours can be road-only based or can include some easy and moderate trails depending on the rider’s experience and ability. All packages can be tailored to suit individual customers’ requirements, and will be guided by Paul, a local experienced adventure bike rider.
There are three levels of road-based tours:
The Classic Tours – which take in some of the iconic roads that you often see photographed in glossy magazines and on the internet. Areas ridden can include the Cambrian Mountains, Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire and Cardiganshire, with stunning mountain and coastal scenery. All of these areas can easily be achieved in a day’s circular route (returning to Llanerchindda each evening). These tours would be suitable for any rider/motorcycle combination.
The Adventure Classic Tours – similar to the classic above but adding in a mix of smaller off-the-beaten-track roads. Ideal for anyone on an adventure-type bike.
The Technical Tours – for the little more adventurous rider. A more technical road ride including river crossings (seasonal), hairpins, dirty tarmac roads etc. Ideal for those looking to gain some confidence before hitting the backroads of Europe or further afield. Also suitable for those intending to move on to the trails for the first time in the future.
There are two levels of road and trail tours:
The Easy Road and Trail Tours – for those who would like to get their dual-sport or adventure bike a little dirty on scenic roads and experience some easy trails along the way. Suitable for both dual-sport and adventure bikes shod with road-biased tyres.
Moderate Road and Trail Tours – for those with some experience and dual-sport or adventure bikes shod with trail-biased tyres.
Costs are as follows (based on a maximum of 6 riders per group):
Half day £120 – based on a 4-hour ride
Winter day £150 – based on a 6-hour ride
Summer day £220 – based on a 9-hour ride
For further information, please get in touch and we will pass your details on to Paul, who will contact you to discuss what you are looking for and put a suitable package together for you. | https://cambrianway.com/activities/adventure-dual-sport-bike-tours/ | 1,656,249,667 | null |
Muse Boards, as they are known on Minnie Muse, have been intrinsic to the website’s DNA since launching in November 2017. As such, the Muse Board concept was one of the first categories I developed when outlining the content framework of Minnie Muse, over two years ago – a website, I envisioned, built on curation and contextualization.
Posted May 27th, 2019 By Colby Mugrabi
Every Monday we highlight one runway collection throughout history, paying homage by publishing a carefully composed assemblage of reference images for said show, based on my personal interpretation and understanding of the collection in focus.
Now, 19 months in and nearly sixty Muse Boards later, it occurred to me that after subjectively decoding the collections of countless brands and designers, I have never turned the tables and utilized this format to visually illustrate the Minnie Muse brand. With the launch of Minnie Muse Merch, it felt only natural to employ this framework to delineate the countless ideas and pictorial references that have had a hand in defining who and what is Minnie Muse.
In college I read a book titled ‘Pirates and Farmers’ by culture critic Dave Hickey. Put simply, Hickey argues that throughout history, creatives are either categorized as farmers or pirates. Farmers cultivate new ideas through innovative means of thinking and creating, ultimately releasing their teachings into the world only to be appropriated – for lack of a better term, i.e. ‘stolen’ – by pirates. An important takeaway from Hickey’s argument being that he refrains from contending one side over the other. Both pirates and farmers are essential to the progression of culture, while the world would be remiss without the perpetual creative tension ignited by both groups.
Hickey’s philosophy has always stuck with me. Making me question and better understand both creative individuals and, ultimately, myself. As such, looking closely at the reference images that have collectively informed the genetic makeup of the Minnie Muse brand, it is all the more obvious that I am a true pirate. Sampling elements of 20th century art, decades of fashion, midcentury design, and modern and contemporary architecture, to make something entirely my own. The ‘pirate’ badge is one I hold with tremendous honor. | https://www.minniemuse.com/articles/muse-boards/mmerch | 1,656,906,188 | null |
This silver plated ball necklace is very unusual in that it chimes when shaken. The soft and gentle sound is appealing to the ear. The silver plated chain is 40cm, with claw clasp. | https://www.theappleorchard.co.uk/shop/jewellery/silverplatedchimingballnecklace/ | 1,656,537,927 | 1,656,537,927 |
These adorable geckos will bring some fun Mexican vibes into your home. Whether you display them indoors or out, they will make an impact and brighten your day. Each gecko is filled with colorful hand-painted designs that look lovely from any angle.
Each gecko features a hole on the back for easy hanging.
All our Talavera pieces are hand-crafted in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico. Our partner artisans have proudly been producing these beautiful ceramic pieces for generations. If you want to know more about our makers, check out our blog post about their history, culture, and craft.
*The gecko you will receive will be similar in color and design to the ones pictured here and will be selected from our current assortment.
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It was the year 1940, in Butler, Pennsylvania, when Jeep set out to become one of the most iconic American brands with the Willys Quad, and would consistently rival any product on the market today. Throughout the history of Jeep, its versatility has continuously changed the world. First manufactured by the American Bantam Car Company (ABCC), the U.S. Army was the first to test the Willys Quad, but with its massive size and slow speed drawbacks, the U.S. Army defined a list of specifications for an extreme scout car and solicited bids from 135 manufacturers. To win the government contract a lightweight all-terrain military vehicle had to be produced. In July of 1941 a U.S. Army contract to manufacture 16,000 Willys MBs (revision of the Willys MB model) was awarded; with most of the MAs shipped to American allies in England and Russia. The sport utility vehicle gained popularity quickly and the lightweight 4-wheel-drive vehicle became the preferred choice for the U.S. Army and Allied Forces during World War II. However, the civilian world would not be introduced to the Jeep until late 1945.
On the TV show, Mail Call, retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey went on record saying soldiers using the Willys MB on military missions referred to the vehicle as "Eugene the Jeep", Popeye cartoons character's "jungle pet" able to handle any situation he encountered. In 1950, Willys-Overland registered "Jeep®" as its trademark.
For more than 70 years, Jeep® evolved with the constant changes of modern eras without deviating from their roots, subsequently developing one of the most loyal "cult followings" of any other vehicle today. Jeep®'s legendary off-road capabilities and performance are unmatched making it popular as the consumer's choice as an all-terrain, all-weather and all-season vehicle. Whether for the extreme off-road experience or novice Sunday driver, both seek the thrill of driving off the beaten path.
"Jeep® is America's only real sports car." ~Enzo Ferrari, racecar aficionado.
The history of Jeep® goes back for more than 75 years, with a rich heritage connected to freedom, authenticity, adventure and passion. Through steadfast commitment, the brand has consistently proven dedication to strength with meaningful engineering and has forged an extraordinary bond between owners and their vehicles. Also buy jeep covers to resist your jeep against scratches, dust, environmental effects and other hazards.
1940s
American Bantam Car Company manufactures the first all-terrain vehicle in Butler, Pennsylvania - 1941
U.S. Military is the first to test the Jeep
Willys MB Jeep wins U.S. Army contract bid to produce lightweight-all-terrain military vehicles
Willys MB Jeep introduced to the public - late 1945
1950s
America sees a rise of the recreational vehicle
Jeep Jamborees are manufactured
Independent carmaker Kaiser-Fraizer purchases Willys-Overland - 1953
Name changes to Willys Motor Company - 1953
Seven unique models spikes sales.
1960s
All-New Jeep Wagoneer is manufactured
The brand now has fourteen models available for play, work, recreation and luxury transportation
Name changes to Kaiser-Jeep - 1963
1970s
American Motors Corporation (AMC) purchases Kaiser-Jeep - 1970
Jeeps are equipped with the first full-time 4x4 system.
Cherokee
The Cherokee is awarded 4WD of the Year
Six models spike sales at an all-time high
1980s
The All-New Jeep Cherokee (XJ) rolls off the production line
Revolutionizes the 4x4 market
First 4-door SUV compact Jeep
First to be equipped with UniFrame construction
First full-time 4x4 system with shift-on-the-fly ability
Chrysler Corporation acquires AMC - 1987
In years to follow, Chrysler goes through changes
merged with Daimler-Benz
sold ownership majority to become Chrysler Group LLC
1990s
All-New 1993 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (ZJ) sets benchmark industry wide
Improved on and off road balance
New coil suspension - 1997
Grand Cherokee (WJ) noted as most capable SUV in history - 1999
Total 1990s� sales reach 629,000 units sold
2000 - Present Day
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon most capable vehicle in Jeep's history - 2003
4-door Wrangler variant launch
Wrangler Unlimited (4-doors) provides room and utility capabilities
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Patriot and Compass first to known as small cross utility vehicles - 2006
Grand Cherokee redesign - 2011
Cherokee replaces the Liberty as redefined midsize vehicle - 2014
Renegade takes the Jeep brand into the small SUV market - 2015
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Oksana Lada came to the United States from her native Ukraine. She began working in television, film, and the stage upon her arrival. Her four seasons on the Golden Globe award-winning HBO series The Sopranos, as Irina Peltsin, Tony's mistress made her recognized to American audiences and abroad. Guest star roles on CSI Miami, Hack, Law & Order, Deadline, and Lateline in the LA MAMA stage productions of Waterfall Reflections and Forrest Song as well as Macbeth with the Luminous Group followed-
Oksana then debuted as the lead in the Off-Broadway production of Pentecost by renowned British playwright David Edgar, which was nominated for a Drama Desk Award.
She is a fellow and alumnus of W.H. Studios where she studied with Wynn Handman, who tutored such actors as Denzel Washington, Richard Gere, Alec Baldwin, James Caan, and Michael Douglas. Additionally, she has studied with Mimi Lieber in New York City.
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Christian Braun is a skilled swingman that had a very good junior season at Kansas, and he helped lead them to win the National Championship this year. He is a tall swingman that can shoot and score the basketball, and he has excelled in his role on the team. He can sometimes be rather inconsistent in games, but he is an offensively skilled player that currently projects to go in the late first to the second round range for the 2022 draft. | https://www.nbascoutinglive.com/christian-braun-scouting-report/ | 1,656,802,142 | null |
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Noteworthy 2020
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CreditPulse recaps the extraordinary year of 2020 with our year-end montage of insightful comments from noteworthy people around the world. "There are no ethical boundaries to Beijing's pursuit of power."
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Barrick Gold to Buy Rangold Resources in a $6 Billion Deal
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The United States and Nigeria Renew Strategic Bonds
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Fed Stays on Track with Rate Increase
March 22, 2018
Fed to stay on course with rate increases even as economic and inflation projections remain modest. "Our inflation objective is symmetric."
The U.S. Federal Reserve, the world's largest central bank, raised its short term federal funds rate by a quarter percent yesterday bringing the signature interest rate to 1 3/4%, it's highest level since 2008, the year of the crisis when it dropped from 4.25 to 0.25 (see graph below). | https://www.creditpulse.com/credit-risk/news-information | 1,656,971,866 | 1,656,971,744 |
Here is a wonderful way to begin the day, with an adapted recipe from Sandra Woodruff's, "Secrets of Fat-Free Cooking", which has some interesting recipes.
1. Combine millet and water in a pan and bring to a boil over high heat.
(watch that it doesn't boil over) Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 min. without stirring.
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At a seminar on ‘Religion and Humanitarianism’ held under the auspices of the Zakir Husain Institute of Islamic Studies, at the Jamia Millia Islamia, in New Delhi in 1993, one of the speakers, Dr Bishambhar Nath Pandey, recalled how a Hindu procession, led by Swami Satya Dev through Bala Ghat in the Indian state of Madhya Pradeh in 1926, had been planned to provoke Muslims into rioting. The procession with beating drums and slogan shouting, was deliberately organized on a Friday. Ten thousand strong, it arrived in front of a mosque, exactly at prayer time, where it started to create an uproar.
Now Mr Karamat Husain, a reputed political activist of the city, had gained prior knowledge of this plan. Before the arrival of the procession, he reached the mosque along with one hundred of his colleagues, each of whom he had provided with a garland. When the procession came to a halt in front of the mosque, he asked the other Muslims who had come there to pray to remain silent. Then, initiating a pre-preplanned move, he came out of the mosque with his colleagues and walked towards the procession. He neither told the procession to go by another route nor demanded that they stop shouting slogans. Instead, he said—“We welcome you!” And then he and his colleagues began garlanding the Hindus one by one. Now the entire atmosphere underwent a sea change. The processionists stopped forthwith. Those who had gathered there to cause a riot began embracing the Muslims. The atmosphere of enmity had been dispelled and had changed all at once into an atmosphere of amity.
Every man is a human being. He becomes an enemy—only temporarily—when he is provoked. When, with wise handling, his temper cools, he returns to the real nature he was born with. That same person, who had appeared in the guise of an enemy, will now become your friend. | https://cpsglobal.org/content/hindu-muslim-dialogue | 1,656,717,799 | 1,656,717,798 |
InnoSys Delft BV has started a complementary product line, next to the battery and drive systems: home solar energy storage units. With this unit, home owners can use more of their own solar electricity, without feeding it back into the grid. This way, balance payments with the grid operator are strongly reduced. Balance payments by the grid operator for fed in solar kWhrs will be strongly reduced in the future. This makes the use of a home battery more favourable. The first pilot project is a 10kWhr storage unit that releases the solar energy between 17:00 and 24:00 when the battery is fully charged during the day. The units can be scaled up to industrial sizes like several MWhrs storage capacity and many hundreds of kW inverter power. The units can be online monitored and controlled. The unit can also be used to charge your own electric car when you come home in the evening. With its total efficiency of over 90% it is worth to keep your own energy in your own house. | http://innosysdelft.com/en/news/60/Delivery_of_home_solar_energy_storage_unit | 1,656,577,369 | null |
Veteran actress, Hilda Dokubo has lamented about some communities killing twins, triplets and babies that lost their mothers during childbirth.
The actress made this known in an Instagram post on Saturday following her campaign against infanticide.
The 52-year-old shared a video of a man narrating how his organisation rescue children from been harmed.
Reacting to the video, Hilda Dokubo said she hopes that when politics is over, the new government can abolish such a law.
She wrote, “Please help me understand this…in 2022 some communities are still killing twins and triplets and those who their mothers died giving birth…
“Seriously how is how the child enters the world, the child’s fault? Hopefully, when the politicians finish with politics, they will take on the responsibility of governance. It’s a zoned out weekend people”. | https://sleekic.com/2022/05/28/some-communities-still-killing-twins-triplets-in-2022/ | 1,656,791,967 | null |
GZ Motorsports has been manufacturing quality, economical vacuum pumps for Race and High performance applications since 1995. GZ has been located in the Sierra Mountains in Northern California since 1999. Their 5000 Square foot shop houses both the business as well as our racing branch of the company. The owner of the company, Greg Zucco races a 1958 Super Gas Corvette and Bill Huntington the second in command, races a 23T altered in Super Comp and Super Pro bracket. Goth Greg and Bill are at the races regularly and know the problems many racers have had in the past with other brands of vacuum pumps.
GZ developed their vacuum pumps with minimum friction in mind requiring less cleaning. The vanes actually run on an eccentric pin with bearings so that they move in and out of the drum without touching the case. This allows them to maintain vacuum at all RPM ranges.
GZ introduced their brand new Super Pro vacuum pump (VP104) in December of 2010. This new pump has been received very well in both the racing and street community as it works equally well in both as it has an extremely long maintenance free life in either use. The Super Pro pump is currently being used on engines with HP rating of 700 to more than 2000 with great success. Just last December, their Super Pro vacuum pump was used in the BLP Carb Shoot out in Orlando. The test engine was a 613 CI BBC with over 1200 HP supplied by Steve Schmidt Race Engines, in which the vacuum pump pulled a consistent 20 inches thru out each pull, as a result Steve Schmidt has become a dealer for our pumps.
One of GZ’s claims to fame is vacuum pumps longevity. GZ previously tested a Super Pro vacuum pump on a test stand running at 3500 rpm for a grand total of 500 hours without failure of the critical Rulon wiper and vane components.
Picture on left is the new VP102 - and on the right is the VP104 with mounting plate and pulley
Based on that success, GZ is introducing a brand new Sportsman vacuum pump (VP102) which is based on the design of the Super Pro vacuum pump but shorter in length by about 1”. The new Sportsman vacuum pump was designed to provide air flow out of a crank case up to 22CFM which will generally provide pan vacuum of 12” to 15” or more in engines with up to about 700 HP. The new Sportsman vacuum pump provides the same inlet and outs on the side of the case as the Super Pro vacuum pump as well as an additional inlet and out let on the back face. This adds a great deal of versatility to the typical problems associated with installation and the location of inlet and outlet lines, especially in street driven vehicles.
Along with vacuum pumps, GZ has developed their own line of mandrels, pulleys, breather tanks, vacuum relief valves, lock in oil caps along with breathers and other items.
You can visit them at GZ Motorsports or contact them at:
GZ Motorsports, LLC
22338 Shake Ridge Road
Volcano, CA 95689
(209) 296-3793
Frequently asked questions:
I use my car on the street also - will my GZ pump be ok?
Generally all of our vacuum pumps work fine on the street as long as the engine has enough blow-by to send some oil mist thru the pump. For low HP daily drivers we do offer a “street” kit that merely uses the breather tank as a reservoir and cycles the oil in the tank thru the pump to keep it oiled. However, we have found that even a bone stock LSX engine makes enough blow-by to keep our vacuum pump oiled.
What can I do to prevent so much oil in the evac tank?
Any vacuum pump, will pull whatever oil is passing by the inlet location. Therefore, the inlet location is paramount to minimizing the amount of oil pulled. Generally the front vertical face of the valve cover is the best. However valve oiling systems, spray bars, etc. will affect the amount of oil pulled. Sometimes a baffle correctly placed inside the valve cover will solve the problem, adding some scotchbrite inside the baffle can also help.
How much vacuum should I run:
We recommend asking your engine builder, they all have an opinion. However, we have found, in our own race cars, which are all BBC powered that 15” is fine. Many engine builders suggest between 10” and 12”. You can achieve this with a vacuum relief valve or pulley size.
The vacuum pump I received is really tight, is there something wrong with it:
No, we assemble all vacuum pumps in our shop to as tight of tolerances as we can. This results in better maximum vacuums. We also test every pump on our pump dyno before it goes on the shelf. Tight tolerances also result in a tight pump until it is broken in. Once our vacuum pumps are broken in they will turn freely. | https://dragraceresults.com/fullstory.cfm?type=7&layout=6 | 1,656,339,923 | null |
The NC FFA Center at White Lake has been budgeted a $1.5 million grant in the recently passed and signed state budget. These funds will be used for repairs to the facilities at White Lake. The local Center is the 2nd oldest FFA facility in the country, dating back to 1928.
The NC FFA Center plans to start accepting inquiries from groups in January 2022 for the traditional season of April through October. In addition, the FFA members in high schools throughout the state are expected next summer.
Local businesses are sure to enjoy seeing this traffic return next summer after being absent the last two summers. Restaurants and stores are especially impacted. | https://www.whitelakenc.com/news/nc-ffa-center-included-in-state-budget | 1,656,828,177 | null |
You know, I have never really thought about my goals. And I know now that to be successful you should have clearly defined goals. But it certainly wasn’t something obvious to me for a very long time.
I’ve just read “The Strangest Secret” by Earl Nightingale. It’s very short, you can get it for $1 on Amazon or listen to it for free. Don’t be surprised by the quality, it’s from the year 1956:
“People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going,” says Earl Nightingale. And then, “Plant your goal in your mind. It’s the most important decision you’ll ever make in your entire life.”
I know a lot of people hate these kinds of motivational speeches or so-called self-help books. Maybe because this is all obvious to them. To me, however, a lot of that stuff feels new. My family has never talked about settings goals. When I was in high school, and then at university, no teacher ever said anything about goals. I don’t remember my friends talking about it either. I didn’t even know that I was going through my life without any direction — I wasn’t thinking about it at all. I only found out about it later, from books, and YouTube, and blogs. I wish I had access to all those things years ago. | https://justynadorsz.com/the-strangest-secret | 1,657,127,666 | null |
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Tottenham makes the trip to Goodison Park where they take on a struggling Everton side, where both sides are desperate for the three points.
Spurs are without a win in their last three league outings, most recently losing on Merseyside with a 2-1 defeat at Liverpool. They only have one win in their last five games, at it was against Red Star in London where they beat them by 5-0.
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The Toffies are currently 16th, with ten points from as many matches. That includes one win and five losses in their last six matches, their only result a 2-0 win over West Ham on October 19. Just like Spurs, I think Everton makes too many defensive errors, but they have won their last two games at Goodison Park.
Spurs did show some spirit late on at Anfield and are still an attacking threat with Kane and Son Heung-min in form, but too many players seem out of sorts and their defence remains fragile.
I always love to watch these two sides against each other, with plenty of goals and drama, last season Spurs won 6-2 at Goodison Park and I think there should be great possibilities for both teams scoring again. | https://findfaircasinos.com/posts/sport-betting/the-best-betting-advice-for-everton-vs-tottenham | 1,656,300,669 | 1,656,300,669 |
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