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Auto Tyres Zimbabwe (ATZ) company, formerly Dunlop Zimbabwe, is embroiled in a labour dispute with 150 former workers who were retrenched between 2015 and 2018 over unpaid wages.
The workers said they were owed US$518 000 in salaries and exit packages.
The same firm has another standing dispute with over 1 000 employees who resigned between 2017 and 2018 when the company experienced serious operational challenges, but are yet to receive their packages and benefits.
"Those who were retrenched in 2015 obtained a court order compelling the company to pay them their dues, but to date, nothing has happened. We, who were retrenched in 2018, took the matter to the retrenchment board, where it was ruled that those of us owed $2 000 should be paid within three months, while those owed above US$2 000 should be paid within 18 months," a workers' representative said on condition of anonymity.
The workers accused the company's judicial manager, Shepherd Chimutanda, of siding with the company.
"Even now, he is saying he has found another investor and what we discovered is that the investor he refers to is the sister company to the old investor. All the workers who were retrenched in 2015 and 2018 are owed outstanding salaries and packages," the former worker added.
In response to questions emailed to him, Chimutanda confirmed that the former workers were yet to be paid their monies.
"Their dues are now pegged in RTGS$ rather than US$ due to changes in the recent February 2019 monetary policy," Chimutanda said.
"There is no investor who has been frustrated and to the best of my knowledge, either before judicial management or after. I have since re-engaged NUVO Rubber Company and they are flying from South Africa to meet me tomorrow (yesterday) afternoon. I am also currently in talks with NSSA [National Social Security Authority] concerning their renewed interest in investing in ATZ. Unfortunately, reckless utterances, which are not true, can only serve to scupper the judicial manager's work in trying to attract investment into the business and resuscitate the factory," he said.
"There is no denying that the current operating environment, especially the shortage of foreign currency, makes it difficult to definitely give a fixed date."
Before its collapse, the company used to export its products into the region. It has an installed capacity to produce 6 000 tonnes of tyre products per year.


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Big Bang attracts 10 million YouTube subscribers
Despite having four of its five members enlisted in the military, Big Bang has now reached over 10 million subscribers on YouTube, as of early Monday, K-Pop Herald reports.
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The quintet joins the likes of other K-pop acts such as label mate BlackPink and the seven-member boy group BTS.
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Big Bang's official YouTube account boasts 13 videos that have over 100 million views; their single "Fantastic Baby", a hit in the local scene, holds over 360 million views.
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February Tarotscopes
ARIES: 21st March – 19th April
You need to work on relationships with others in February, spending time working through any problems that you or they have. There are some lovely people around you, and a celebration heralds a time of good news and happy occasions. New beginnings are on their way, which also results in an end to a situation, have patience in your time of transition and transformation, take each day as it comes and one step forward at a time. The past is showing, perhaps your working through a past issue, thinking about the past, and for some of you, you may have a blast from the past, and hear or see someone you have not heard or spoken to in a while.
TAURUS: 20th April – 20th May
You have a lot on your mind, and it seems to become more active at night, as you go through your day's events, or the problems you are having, thus resulting in fears, worries and anxieties. Sleep is not as it should be, and you will know if this is the case as you will wake up feeling just as tired as you did when you went to bed. Try to sort out what is bothering you in the day, to aid a restful night's sleep. Important papers, such as contracts, agreements or documents need looking at or signing. A period of clearance makes room for new people and situations to enter your life. It's a great time for your career, rethinking it, or seeing a positive change, perhaps a new job or role, that will lead on to a change in your life style.
GEMINI: 21st May – 20th June
A rainbow of hope starts to shine in your life, heralding a time of fresh starts and new beginnings, if you want to move home this is a great month to look at making that happen. There are a few hurdles to overcome, but nothing that you cannot or will not be able to get over. Be patient when it comes to waiting for a situation to evolve, or if you are expecting some news. Take time to pause, reflect, rest and recharge your energies when you can. There is a period of having to deal with a problem that you have been having, sweeping it under the carpet will not make it go away, speak from the heart, and get an issue you have had sorted once and for all, so that you are then free to move forwards emotionally.
CANCER: 21st June – 22nd July
Home is where the heart is, and your home and family are important to you at the moment, spending time with those you love and care about. Your hard work is paying off, as you work towards security and comfort. There is so much you have got to get done, and pacing yourself is required; prioritising what is important. You need to work towards on finding something more fulfilling, that you will find rewarding and will nourish your soul. If you need time out, or to get away, February is the month to do it as you could do with having some quiet time. Be open and adaptable when it comes to plans you make, as I see swift change, which can mean your plans get changed at the last minute.
LEO: 23rd July – 22nd August The wish card has come out for you, make sure when making a wish, that you focus on what you really want, that will be for your highest good. The light at the end of the tunnel is there for you, with it comes a recovery period and a time to reassess your life and the situations around you. If you wanted to take a change of direction this is the period to do it in. There are some pressures on you, deadlines you have to meet, that you have imposed on yourself or that have been enforced on yourself. Pace yourself, keep going, success is ahead of you, but there is a lot of hard work ahead, now is not the time to take on any more. There looks to be on offer, invite or proposal linking to relationships or work.
VIRGO: 23rd August – 22nd September
It may feel like the start of the month is a bit hectic, and full of problems, like a bolt of lightning as soon as they hit, they should just as easily get sorted out. This is more about clearance, getting rid of situations that do not make you happy or serve you a purpose; once this is done you will feel a lot happier and more content with your life. Good news is on its way that leads you to feeling better. There are decisions to be made, you need to go with what feels right in your heart, once you have made your choice, success will come. Career is good, especially those of you that are looking at promotions, new jobs or roles, these new opportunities lead to further personal development.
LIBRA: 23rd September – 22nd October
Decisions, decisions, what to do? Go with what feels right in your heart, it's not always easy to make a choice about what you need to do, but there are times when it is necessary. Relationships are a focus, working on emotions, and matters of the heart. Communication is needed, especially when there are two people that are not talking, it can that be that, which leads on to miscommunication and bad feeling. So speak from the heart, talk about how you feel and what you want. Use your strength and courage to face your fears and step out of your comfort zones. As long as you go with what feels right and true for you, you will always make the right choices in life; it is when you ignore them that you learn your hardest lessons.
SCORPIO: 23rd October – 21st November
Don't let your imagination and mind run away with you, your fears, worries and anxieties, are making you feel trapped in situations. The message for you is that the reality of situations and outcomes are not anywhere near as bad as you think. Someone is argumentative at the moment, steer clear of the dramas of others, and do not allow their problems to become your problems. Unfortunately not everyone holds the same values as you, but if you have those expectations of others, you will find that you will get let down. Sometimes you have to accept that others are different in the way they live their lives, or their own personal beliefs. Good news is on its way that will lift your energies, and bring about feelings of excitement.
SAGITTARIUS: 22nd November – 21st December
Success is ahead of you, you are on the right path and heading in the right direction. The birth of new ideas and situations lead to some fantastic experiences. For some of you there may be some news of the birth or pregnancy of a much wanted baby. Pay attention to your gut instincts if you feel someone is holding some information back or you're not getting all the facts there is a good chance you are right and need to dig a bit deeper. Allow more time for situations to evolve, especially when you cannot see too far ahead of yourself. Relationships and friendships look to be blossoming and growing on a deeper level. There are no skipping corners plan ahead, start at plan a, and when you have completed that stage work on plan b and so on, that way you will not miss out on anything.
CAPRICORN: 22nd December – 19th January
Time is a great healer so they say, and healing is the phase you are going through, healing from the past, and from painful situations. You may feel like you are doing a lot of giving to people and not getting the same in return which is leaving you feeling a friendship or relationship is one sided. Remember for healthy and happy bonds it takes two to make that happen. You are being given golden opportunities to better your life, do not let your fears hold you back; you have everything within you to make your life a happy and successful one. It is a great time for change, for movement, possible house moves. Some good news leaves you feeling on top of the world.
AQUARIUS: 20th January – 18th February
Whilst you may not be able to see the outcome of a situation, all will be revealed when the time is right; all that is needed is a little time to evolve. Pay attention to your inner self and your gut instincts, as you are very in tune with people and situations. Now is the time to take a leap of faith, be brave and not be afraid to take a chance, or try something new. Be careful with your finances, paying attention to them as they look to be a bit tight, or you may have to pay out for something unexpectedly. Eventual success is showing to situations that have been dragging on. Good news comes in, as well as new people and situations look out for news or information that you may need to act upon quickly so as not to miss out on an opportunity.
PISCES: 19th February – 20th March
There are times when you feel up against it, and you are wondering if a situation is worth pursuing, the message for you is to not give up, you will achieve success, but there is a lot of hard work to come before hand. Learn from hiccups, and move on. For those of you with children, you are having some worries or concerns about them, there is nothing seriously wrong here, and they just need a bit of time and attention. I can see that you're focusing on love and matters of the heart, for those of you that are single be open to love, and make sure you do what you can to find it, do not sit and wait for it to happen, those of you in a relationship, you're going through a period of falling in love again. I can also see it being a time of getting more money in and sorting your finances out so they are better.
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Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa
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Your comfort and well-being is of the upmost importance to Bridgewood Manor, which is why all 100 bedrooms come with all the amenities needed for you to relax and have a great night's sleep. Each room comes with complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities and en-suite with bath and shower. If you opt for one of Bridgewood Manor's luxurious suites, you will be spoilt rotten by the beautifully finished decoration, with spacious lounge areas, luxury hot drinks selection and thick, fluffy bath robes.
Relax and unwind as you wash away all your aches, pains and worries in Bridgewood Manor's tranquil spa. Before and after treatments, guests are welcomed to enjoy a relaxing swim in the heated swimming pool or to sit back and relax in their sauna and steam room.
Finally, why not enjoy a delicious meal with your stay, in Bridgewood Manor's Squires Restaurant. From fresh seafood, to steak, chicken, vegetarian ravioli and more, there is something to take everyone's fancy.
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Marketing Manager - Lead Generation
- Budapest, Hungary
- Full-time
Company Description
At Starschema we believe that data has the power to change the world and data-driven organizations are leading the way. We help organizations use data to make better business decisions, build smarter products, and deliver more value for their customers, employees and investors. We dig into our customers toughest business problems, design solutions and build the technology needed to compete and profit in a data-driven world.
To us, data is a source of truth, but the truth is often hidden. Even with the best tools, it's hard to find and access that truth so people can make the best decisions. Our mission is to help our clients get at that truth — to apply the latest technologies, methods and knowledge to their data challenges and build fast, scalable solutions that make their people more effective and company more profitable.
As a member of the Starschema team you will be on the front lines of digital transformation, working with some of the most innovative fortune 500 companies and startups to drive innovation and realize the promise of data driven cultures.
Job Description
Marketing campaigns:
- Update website with campaign content and create lead forms;
- Configure, run, optimize and report on Google, LinkedIn, Facebook and other campaigns;
- Identify, configure, run, manage and report on lead gen campaigns.
Marketing analytics:
- Configure, watch, analyze and report on marketing analytics using Google Analytics, Salesforce, Autopilot, and other tools.
Website content management (Craft CMS):
- Updating the website with content produced by marketing department;
- Finding images to for marketing content being added to the Knowledge Base.
Marketing automation:
- Nurturing campaigns;
- Lead scoring.
Social Media and Social Marketing:
- Create and execute social marketing strategy including posting with regular frequency to each social channel we choose to maintain.
Project management:
- Work on project teams and sometimes manage the projects using Trello, spreadsheets and other collaborative tools.
Maintain Marketing Wiki:
- Update and maintain the marketing a wiki as a portal through with all marketing content can be found.
- University/College degree (preferably economic or marketing);
- At least 2-3 years experience in marketing espacially in lead generation;
- Strong English knowledge is a must (both written and spoken);
- Sometimes needs to be flexible with the working hours (our VP of Marketing is located in USA);
- Experience in web project management and marketing automation;
- Already worked with the most important visitor attraction channels (Google, LinkedIn, Facebook);
- Exceptional communication and writing skill;
- Ideally has experience working previously in a similar role for a tech services company.
Additional Information
In return, we offer a competitive package and to work in super-friendly, young and fresh environment, in a state-of-the-art office with loads of coffee & fruit, regular massage, sport pass, games - and these are only the fraction of fringe benefits.
You will have the chance to work with talented and agile people and to learn new technologies, create new solutions and to develop not just yourself - but the business that you work in.


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Brian Brainard Wedgeworth currently hold a B.S. in Biology and a M.S. in Chemistry both from The University of Pennsylvania. My PhD in Biochemistry from Duke University and my M.D. Is from Harvard University. I am very well accumulated in all of my areas of study and expertise.
Otis Wedgeworth – Taking the Big Scientific Questions into Consideration – Brian Brainard Wedgeworth – Otis Wedgeworth. Understanding of Ourselves And the World Around Us The questions being asked by scientists in the modern age stretch to the limits of our imagination and in size- from the smallest micro particles to the infiniteness of the universe.
Chemistry is one such subject, which covers everything from the smallest compositions and structures of matter, that can also tell us about the biggest things we can conceive, such as the universe on a larger scale and how it operates. By looking at both ends of this enormous scale in analytical detail we can learn more about the other.
As we break life down into its smallest known components, atoms, it can also tell us a lot about the infinity of the universe and how it operates. Brian Brainard Wedgeworth - Otis Wedgeworth: Brian Wedgeworth - The Towers of Human Knowledge. Nowhere is the concept of community and shared knowledge more important than in the field of science.
It is a great example of mankind's ability to unite towards a common cause and find ways in which we can improve the lives of people all around the world. There are few fields which dismantle political and ideological borders quite as much as science, which in its pursuit for human progression, transcends petty government squabbles in an attempt to help each other contribute to the common good of the species. Otis Wedgeworth - The Ethics in Science. It is no surprise that philosophy in science used to be categorized under the same branch of study, in the times of the Ancient Greeks.
The Greek philosophers such as Aristotle saw many philosophical questions sprout from scientific inquiry, and two thousand years later, while the subjects have taken different paths through history, they still remain inextricably tied together. When new discoveries are made, and cures uncovered, and planets unveiled, there is always groups of academics and thinkers who are need to ask the important questions about these developments, and what ethical models we should be placing on human progress.
For experienced biochemist Brian Wedgeworth however, these are all questions that are welcomed by many parts of the scientific community. After all, just because we have the capability to do something, does it mean we should do it? Brian Wedgeworth – A Rewarding Career Path in the Sciences. Working in the sciences can be an extremely rewarding career path, and never fails to inspire ambition and change in those who work within it.
Working in science is working on the frontier of mankind's progression to further our cause as a species, and help create a better future for all across the globe. It is one of the fields that truly unites us all, even if we don't know it. Experienced scientists Brian Wedgeworth felt his calling to the sciences from a young age, and relishes the opportunity to help make important contributions to the large body of research and literature that have progressed this field so much over the last century.
Brian Wedgeworth currently hold a B.S. in Biology and a M.S. in Chemistry both from The University of Pennsylvania, and his PhD was in Biochemistry where he attained it from Duke University. He went on to get his M.D from Harvard University. Tags: BiochemistBrian Brainard WedgeworthBrian WedgeworthChemistryscientific research. About Brian Wedgeworth. Brian Brainard Wedgeworth - Small Steps Towards Big Solutions. Brian Brainard Wedgeworth On Science And The Community. The field of science is hugely reliant on the social community within which it operates to help it make continuing progress .
It is a great example of mankind's ability to unite towards a common cause and find ways in which we can improve the lives of people all around the world. Nothing quite breaks down geo-political borders like science. Researchers, doctors, and all the many types of scientists look to share information with each other in order to improve our knowledge of ourselves and the world around us. For experienced professionals like Brian Brainard Wedgeworth, science is the one nearly politically neutral field, in which all participants are encouraged to share information and contribute to the progress of each others cause, regardless of their political stance. Brian Brainard Wedgeworth Considers The Environment. As Brian Brainard Wedgeworth details, modern science is becoming increasingly interested in finding solutions to protect and prolong the extraordinarily delicate balance of our planet's eco-system.
Researchers from all the scientific disciplines are utilizing their skills and knowledge to make discoveries that could make us a more sustainable species, one less intent on destroying the world in which we live. It is at the same time one of the most noble pursuits in the sciences, and one of the most pressing. Time may be running out. A survival guide is required. Brian Brainard Wedgeworth On Chemistry. As Brian Brainard Wedgeworth points out, some questions that are currently being tackled by scientists are so profound that they cover the very microscopic to the unimaginably infinite.
Chemistry is one such subject, which covers everything from the smallest composition and structure of matter, but can also inform us of the nearly unimaginable, the universe. By focusing on the infinitesimal, and learning more about the matter that constitutes everything in the world, we can begin to comprehend the chemical compounds and bonds that form the very basis of life. Conversely, cientists are also learning more and more about the things we can barely envisage even with the aid of the most powerful telescopes ever created. For this reason, highly-regarded and influential Harvard Ph.D graduate Brian Wedgeworth believes that chemistry, alongside the other scientific disciplines, are truly mankind's most potent weapons for discovery. Save. Otis Wedgeworth Examines Scientific Objectivity. For as long as science has been practiced it has been met with religious, ethical and philosophical objections.
Even in our present time, debates rage furiously over the moral ramifications of such fields of enquiry as stem cell research and replication. And so has it ever been. Galileo was vilified by the established church for his astronomical and planetary discoveries, Newton was accused of paving the way for a godless universe, and even quantum physicists such as Niels Bohr and Max Planck were lambasted by some for their discoveries being adapted for atomic weapons. When new discoveries are made, cures uncovered, and planets unveiled, there are always groups or organizations who will put forward objections based, more often than not, on some vested ethical interest.
However, for experienced biochemists such as Brian Wedgeworth, these are all questions that should be welcomed by the scientific community. Brian Brainard Wedgeworth Looks At Educating Future Scientists. For Brian Brainard Wedgeworth, a highly-regarded and influential Harvard Ph.D qualified biochemist, engaging our children with science while at school is hugely important in creating a prosperous and safe future for mankind.
There really can never be enough scientists in the world. Disease continues to proliferate, shortages of the basic elements necessary for survival abound, and the very climate on which we predicate so much of our fundamental assumptions is seemingly in a state of flux – man-made or otherwise. Science, or more properly, scientists, have the responsibility to probe the causes and effects of phenomenon that the rest of us take for granted.
Brian Wedgeworth On The Merits Of Scientific Research. Brian Wedgeworth was awarded a B.Sc. in Biology and an M.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania.
His Ph.D in Biochemistry was gained from Duke University and his M.D from Harvard University. For Brian Wedgeworth, following a career in the sciences was an easy decision to make, and one in which he continues to enjoy the fruits of today. Indeed, Dr. Brian Brainard Wedgeworth - Otis Wedgeworth — Brian Brainard Wedgeworth Points The Finger At... Brian Brainard Wedgeworth And A Sustainable Future Through Chemistry. Brian Brainard Wedgworth is convinced that fewer academic disciplines have the power that chemistry has in finding solutions for the 'green problem' and reducing the impact of human beings on the environment. More and more scientists and researchers in chemistry are focusing their studies on research that can benefit mankind's quest for a more sustainable green future. What we are able to do with such knowledge and the research of these pioneering chemists is not our choice alone.
It largely depends on how much private companies (for profit) and governments (for votes) are willing to accept the facts and develop them further. The very fact that both of these entities appear to react to scientific discoveries as an irritating side issue does nothing to raise optimism. Brian Brainard Wedgeworth On The Importance Of Educated Eating – Brian Brainard Wedgeworth – Otis Wedgeworth.
As Brian Brainard Wedgeworth is at pains to point out, arguably one of the most neglected topics in schools found across western society is food and nutritional education. Most adults have never been required to study for any length of time the good and evil of certain foods, and neither to classify the various food groups according to any nutritional or harmful subsets. It is quite clearly a failure of governments to provide this curricula to schools and the results are clear to see.
Obesity in America is at its highest level ever. It is not only due to lack of exercise. A cursory glance around a typical American supermarket will be enough to convince even the most skeptical that the food on offer is unlikely to encourage a balanced diet. True, a percentage of people understand the importance of a balanced diet and do not need to be patronized about the effects of eating anything excessively – even fruit.
Like this: Like Loading... Brian Brainard Wedgeworth - Otis Wedgeworth: Brian Brainard Wedgeworth Looks At The Effects Of Chemistry On Our World. As Brian Brainard Wedgeworth reminds us, chemistry is one of the most important disciplines in the field of science and has helped change the way human beings interact with nearly everything in the physical world. The study of matter, and our chemical compounds and bonds, has helped researchers over the course of hundreds of years to change our view on how the human body should be treated. Smoking is a classic example of this. Once advertised as being a beneficial relaxant, scientific research based on chemistry irrevocably pointed out the substantial harm that smoking actually causes the body.
Chemistry has been hugely important in helping us understand which things are harmful for us, and how to live healthier and therefore happier lives. For professors in biochemistry such as Brian Wedgeworth, it is vital that scientific research into this and other correlated matters continues to get funding. Many people are seeing this as something of a wake up call.
Brian Wedgeworth, Bringing Science into the Top Tiers of Government - Brian Brainard Wedgeworth - Otis Wedgeworth. It has long been argued that not enough higher government positions are held by worldly and educated individuals, such as scientists, who have the experience to excel in their fields. Whilst government soften turn to scientist for advise, they are rarely employed in the capacity of anything their than casual adviser to back up the facts that governments need. American governments have an infamous history of wielding science for political purposes to express their viewpoints and reflect their ideologies, as we can see now. The general consensus in the scientific community, with about 99%, is that humans consumption of fossil fuels and demand for animal products for example are making a huge contribution to global warming. However, the current administration have found the 1% who disagree, and manipulated their research to 'prove' that it's all a hoax.
Brian Brainard Wedgeworth - Otis Wedgeworth — Otis Wedgeworth, Green Chemistry for Sustainable... Brian Wedgeworth, Chemistry in Redefining Food ... - Brian Brainard Wedgeworth - Otis Wedgeworth - Quora. Arguably one of the most neglected topics in schools across Western society if food education. Most adults can barely remember a prolonged period of study where they where better initiated on the goods and bads of foods, and breaking down the food groups into things we need. It is a failure of the governments to provide this curricula for schools to follow on this topic, and the results are clear to see. Obesity in America is at its highest levels ever. It is not only due to the lack of exercise, but mainly because of the American supermarket diet. Scientists and chemists must wince when they walk around the average super market, and see the junk that our children are exposed to.
Most people understand the importance of a balanced diet, and do not need to be patronized about the effects of eating anything excessively, even fruits. Search 'foods that give you cancer' on Google, and you'll be shocked by the list thrown up at you by tabloids across the English speaking world. Brian Brainard Wedgeworth, Understanding Health Problems Through Chemistry – Brian Brainard Wedgeworth – Otis Wedgeworth. Brian Brainard Wedgeworth - Otis Wedgeworth: Otis Wedgeworth, Using Chemistry for Green Solutions. Out of all the things modern science is useful for, in the modern age more and more focus is being placed on finding solutions to make ourselves more environmentally friendly. Researchers I all disciplines of the science are using their skills and knowledge to make discoveries that could make us a more sustainable species, one less intent on destroying the beautiful world that we live in.
Brian Wedgeworth, From the Biggest to the Smallest Questions In Science - Brian Brainard Wedgeworth - Otis Wedgeworth. Some questions that are being tackled by scientists are so profound that they cover the very microscopic to the unimaginably infinite. Chemistry is one such subject, which covers everything from the smallest compositions and structures of matter, that can also tell us about the biggest things we can conceive, such as the universe.
Brian Brainard Wedgeworth - Otis Wedgeworth — Brian Brainard Wedgeworth, Small Steps Towards Big... Brian Brainard Wedgeworth - Otis Wedgeworth — Brian Brainard Wedgeworth, Small Steps Towards Big... Otis Wedgeworth- Tackling the Ethical Questions... - Brian Brainard Wedgeworth - Otis Wedgeworth - Quora. As long as science has existed as a practice, independent of philosophy, it has been met with the religious and ethical questions that confront all developments in mankind. When new discoveries are made, and cures uncovered, and planets unveiled, there is always some groups or organizations who will ask questions of it and scrutinize it in more detail. For experienced biochemist Brian Wedgeworth however, these are all questions that are welcomed by many parts of the scientific community. After all, just because we have the capability to do something, does it mean we should do it?
Brian Wedgeworth, Encouraging Sciences in Education – Brian Brainard Wedgeworth – Otis Wedgeworth. Science receives mixed feedback from students at schools. For some it is an exhilarating subject, where we learn about how our bodies are made, and how mixing things together creates dramatic explosions that excite our imaginations. For others, it means periodic tables and memorizing the names of elements from a textbook. The latter description is responsible for possibly putting many children off pursuing science any further, and is something slowly being addressed more and more in schools. Brian Wedgeworth, A Career Progressing Science for the Greater Good.


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If you've been arrested for a DUII, chances are that you're already pretty occupied with thoughts of spending time in jail, hiring a DUII attorney, and the possibility of paying fines, going to court, and dealing with the social, financial, and legal consequences of your actions. There is, however, another point you'll need to start thinking about: your transportation.
After your arrest, your license will automatically be suspended for a certain period of time. Refusing to submit to sobriety tests can have this same result due to Oregon's implied consent laws. However, the length of these suspensions may vary. And if you are subsequently convicted, even of a first offense DUII, you may have to endure longer revocation sentences of your driver's license.
That may not be the end of your driving woes, though. Because the average drunk driver has driven 80 times under the influence before they're first arrested, municipalities can enact harsh punishments on those who are charged with this crime. Even after you have paid fines and served time, you still may be forced to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle and comply with other requirements from the court. That said, the hardships you may face may not all stem from the criminal justice system itself. You may experience various financial difficulties as a result of your arrest (even if you're able to take part in the DUII diversion process). Case in point: your car insurance premiums may increase significantly following your arrest.
Can My DUII Charges Affect My Car Insurance?
Unfortunately, yes. Depending on the circumstances of your case (for instance, whether your crime involved property damage, injuries, or is being treated like a felony), you may face more significant premium increases. But being convicted of a DUII will almost certainly increase the amount you'll be required to pay for car insurance. Because you'll essentially be seen by your insurer as a higher risk driver, even being arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants can have a profound effect on how much your insurance goes up after a DUII. In many cases, you'll also have to file a specific insurance document made for problem drivers. While the insurance rates after a DUII may vary widely, some drivers who have been convicted of a DUII experience insurance premium hikes of three to five times higher than what they paid before their arrest.
Does DUII Diversion Affect Car Insurance Premiums?
If this is your first time ever being arrested and convicted of an alcohol-related crime, you may be entitled to take part in the DUII diversion process. The successful completion of this DUII diversion program can allow the charges against you to be dropped, which means you will not have a DUII conviction on your record. (If you fail to complete the program, however, you will be sentenced as if you had entered a guilty plea.) But whether completing the DUII diversion program will eliminate insurance hikes isn't quite so clear. In some cases, your DUII arrest may have only a slight effect on your insurance premiums — or in rare situations, no noticeable effect at all. Others may still experience significant insurance increases due to their arrest and the circumstances of the crime, even if they are not actually convicted. It's best to discuss the situation with your lawyer prior to making a final decision on which route to take in a court of law, particularly if insurance payments may be a big consideration for you.
Although insurance hikes may not be your first thought if you're arrested for a DUII, this concern may have a significant impact on your quality of life later on. When you meet with your attorney to discuss your legal options (including the possibility of participating in a DUII diversion program), you may want to find out how the choices you make during this important period of time might affect your future.


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Mapua Institute of Technology, Philippines largest engineering school led by Yuchengco has made it expansion to Davao City, confirmed with the acquisition of a new 2.3-hectare land as of November 2015.
Yuchengcos' House of Investments (HI) announced that Malayan Colleges Inc. has announced in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange that Malayan Colleges Inc. – a college which operates under the Mapua brand – has agreed to purchase the property in Davao City for P425 million. Davao City is a booming business process outsourcing hub and is currently one of the busiest and liveliest center of trade and commerce in Mindanao.
Mapua is one of the better-known non-sectarian institutes in Philippines for higher learning and is a pioneer in technical education. It has established its first school and has deep roots in Carriedo Street in Quiapo, Manila, where it started out as a night school with 80 students enrolled in civil engineering and architecture. Today, it claims to be the biggest engineering school in the Philippines, with at least 15,000 students.
iPeople inc. (IPO) together with HI wholly owns Malayan Colleges. IPO is the Yuchengco group's vehicle for the education and information technology sectors.
The group has stated in the HI disclosure that, "The completion of the purchase is subject to various conditions that need to be fulfilled." And that this marks the group's continued commitment to expand in the education sector.


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Black-Box Algorithms: Ready For Medical Use? : Shots – Health News It's hard for humans to check algorithms that computers devise on their own.
Zech and his medical school colleagues discovered that the Stanford algorithm to diagnose disease from X-rays sometimes "Cheated." Instead of just scoring the image for medically important details, it considered other elements of the scan, including information from around the edge of the image that showed the type of machine that took the X-ray.
Black-box algorithms are the favored approach to this new combination of medicine and computers, but "It's not clear you really need a black box for any of it," says Cynthia Rudin, a computer scientist at Duke University.
She is pushing back against a trend in the field, which is to add an "Explanation model" algorithm that runs alongside the black-box algorithm to provide clues about what the black box is doing.
Shah developed an algorithm that could scan medical records for people who had just been admitted to the hospital, to identify those most likely to die soon.
It is equally important to avoid misuse of an algorithm, for example if a health insurer tried to use Shah's death-forecasting algorithm to make decisions about whether to pay for medical care.
"I firmly believe that we should be thinking about algorithms differently," Shah says.
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USGBC NJ has an active Advocacy Committee.
On September 14, 2018, Wayne DeFeo (USGBC NJ Acting Executive Director, former Board Member and longtime member of the Advocacy Committee) testified for the NJ Board of Public Utilities on the NJ Energy Master Plan.
See the NJ TV News video here.
USGBC NJ comments submitted are also below.
Reducing Energy Consumption
The New Jersey Chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC NJ) appreciates this opportunity to provide input to the 2019 Energy Master Plan (EMP). We offer the following main points for our testimony today, and will submit more specific and detailed comments and recommendations prior to the close of the public comment period.
- First and foremost, Societal Benefit Charge Funds must be made sacrosanct and must be used for their intended purpose.
- Train Code Enforcement Officers on the Energy Code as it currently exists and push for greater enforcement.
- There is very poor or no enforcement of the existing code.
- The current clean energy programs are limited and too narrow for commercial improvements.
- The programs are cumbersome and difficult.
- Adopt the IGCC for all buildings receiving state funding in any form over 10,000 square feet.
- This effort has been ongoing for over 8 years with little success.
- Reinstate a residential energy program to both educate and encourage residential energy conservation.
- Allow for a sliding scale on rebates for homeowners that allow for larger rebates to low and moderate – income households to encourage energy conservation improvements up to 100% of the cost of such improvements.
- All new buildings 10,000 square feet receiving state funding achieve LEED Silver or higher.
- All existing state owned buildings achieve LEED Certification over the next 10 years
- Current policy is state owned building 15,000 square feet & greater achieve LEED silver, Green Globes or equivalent however, we believe there is inconsistent adherence to the policy.
You can find more info on the 2019 NJ Energy Plan here: https://www.nj.gov/emp/index.shtml
Please note: Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the stakeholder meetings, as well as to submit written comment. See more info: https://www.nj.gov/emp/get/.


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As green building technology evolves, wasteful buildings become a thing of the past. But, despite recent developments in energy efficiency, there's still work to be done. Many buildings still don't perform like they should. (Looks like you have your work cut out for you.)
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The demand for "green" buildings isn't going away, so pull up a chair: Let's talk building efficiency. In this post, we've summed up what contractors should know about green buildings, from the economic perks of energy efficiency to LEED® green building program and ENERGY STAR® requirements.
Earning More Green
Builders want to boost ROI without forking out capital funds. Constructing buildings that are more marketable, with higher rental income and improved returns for owners, can help builders improve their ROI. By helping customers meet their goals, you become a more attractive option. Besides winning more bids, you'll pass savings to your customers in the form of tax rebates and zoning allowances.
Green Building Systems
There's no question that LEDs are worth their weight in gold. The scientists who advanced energy-efficient LED lighting won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2014. Pope-approved LEDs even light up the Sistine Chapel. That's right, you heard me: The Vatican invested $2.3 billion, including 7,000 LED lamps, to install an innovative new lighting system in the Chapel.
Besides energy-efficient lighting, here are a few more elements green builders look for:
- Energy-saving heating and cooling systems
- Water solutions to reduce waste, like low-flow fixtures, waterless urinals, dual-flush toilets, and infrared faucets
- Personal environment controls including heating and ventilation levels
- Energy-efficient windows and doors that better regulate temperature, and reduce heating and cooling costs
For a deeper dive into green building systems, check out this article.
Navigating ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR buildings are expected to boast low operating costs and high asset value. For contractors, understanding and adhering to ENERGY STAR certification helps you win bigger, better projects.
Graybar knows a thing or two about ENERGY STAR certification. At the risk of sounding like show-offs, we practice what we preach at Graybar. In fact, 27 of Graybar's "owned" facilities are ENERGY STAR certified. If you need help navigating ENERGY STAR, drop us a line.
Managing LEED Projects
The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® green building program is the preeminent program for the design, construction, maintenance and operations of high-performance green buildings. Learn more at usgbc.org/LEED. If you don't get clear on LEED goals with customers—and carefully evaluate LEED tasks before the bid—minor project changes quickly snowball out of control, and on your dime. In a previous post, we offered a few tips from a top LEED consultant to help you better manage green building projects.
In case you missed it, here are a few top LEED lessons from the pros:
- Review LEED expectations during the pre-bid: If your bid doesn't reflect the work at hand, timelines get stretched out, profits do a tailspin, and everyone clambers to keep up. Guess who eats the loss?
- Get clear on LEED goals: Too many projects list a certain LEED rating as a project goal, not requirement. That kind of uncertainty doesn't exactly compel the construction team to meet any level of certification. No one needs that kind of contractual ambiguity.
- Bring on additional expertise, where needed: Wading through the myriad of LEED requirements can be daunting. If you're stuck, there's no shame in asking for help. If you need a hand piloting LEED certification, drop us a line.
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About The Author
Todd Reed, National Market Manager
Husband to a professionally licensed architectural engineer and lighting designer (a.k.a. Lisa J. Reed) and son-in-law to an electrician, Todd knows the importance of efficiency, safety, and productivity for electrical contractors. Todd is a seasoned professional, with 5 years' experience within a family-owned distribution business and 10 years as a Graybar employee. As National Market Manager at Graybar, Todd's goal is to find the best products and solutions to help contractors work more efficiently, stay safe on the job, and win more productive and profitable business.


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Jesus went up to the mountain to pray,
and he spent the night talking to God.
Luke 6:12
I recently participated in a great conversation regarding prayer. As we chatted, those with me shared their favorite means of communicating with God. I repeated what I've often shared in this space: I do my best praying while walking outdoors and talking to God in my own words. Since my walks have been less regular these days, I've found myself talking to God whenever I'm alone and in the midst of almost everything I'm doing. Still, there have been occasions when I've found it impossible to voice my misery or that of someone I'm praying for. When I'm at a loss for the right words, I most often turn to the Book of Psalms. Each of its 150 entries voices sentiments appropriate to either the joyful or the troubling moments which punctuate our lives.
Not long after that conversation, I ran into a friend who'd been there. He couldn't help telling me about his recent interaction with The Book of Psalms. What he found there had helped him to express himself more meaningfully. My friend reminded me of what I'd said: "When in doubt, go to the psalms."
When I returned home that day, I pulled out my bible and perused the Book of Psalms for a refresher. Yes, there is a psalm for every occasion under heaven. Take a peek to see for yourself.
Dear God, thank you for the psalmist who spoke so well for us all!
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World number one Tiger Woods is perfectly placed heading into the weekend after a level-par second round.
The American rolled in a lovely birdie putt at 18 to complete a round that included birdies at the 3rd and the 5th, as well as bogeys at the 4th, 8th and 11th. He also made magnificent par saves at the 10th, 14th and 18th to stay at two-under-par for the tournament.
"It was difficult out there today," said Woods. "The wind obviously is a completely different direction than it was yesterday. On top of that we've had quite a bit of moisture on the greens overnight.
[I hope to] just continue plodding along. Just continue being patient, putting the ball in the right spots and trying… "It obviously changed a lot as we were playing along. Our last four holes – our last five holes, it got awfully quick."
Woods also admitted he was pleased with his form over the first two days and is hoping for more of the same over the weekend.
"[I hope to] just continue plodding along. Just continue being patient, putting the ball in the right spots and trying – we're not going to get a lot of opportunities out there, but when I have, I've been able to capitalize, and hopefully I can continue doing that.
"I'm not going to win every Major I play in, but certainly I can try and put myself there. If I give myself enough opportunities, I'll get my share, and I think I have so far in my career."


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Concordia Pet Care wishes everyone a Happy Chinese New Year of the Pig!
We will be operating during Chinese New Year as usual!
Featured in this photo is our lovely Miffy who was recently hospitalised for gastroenteritis. Now he is the most spirited puppy!
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Malcolm Gladwell's now famous Ted Talk about Howard Moskowitz's research on happiness and spaghetti sauce has been viewed more than 6 million times. With it, he brought to the lexicon the notion that many industries have unsuccessfully toiled under the weight of the search for universal preferences among target audiences.
Similarly, higher education has spent the better part of the last 30 years asking, "What do students want?" This way they can develop marketing messages that appeal to the widest array of student populations.
When universal messages failed to move a needle, higher education began segmenting messages, although even these segments were massive in scope (students of color, non-residents, STEM-interested students, etc.) and the search for second-level universals continued ("what do African-American students want?").
Instead of universals, Moskowitz would argue that if you want to really understand what students want from your university, you must embrace variability. The nature and diversity of preferences of each individual student are truly unique across humanity. Interestingly though, most enrollment managers simultaneously argue the snowflake virtues of their institution while batch processing the interests of prospective students. It is indeed true then that the future of student recruitment lies in our ability to communicate with prospective students in a one-on-one fashion, but to do so at scale.
This requires a new framework and new tools.
For me, the most profound concept in the Gladwell/Moskowitz perspective is this notion that trial and error trumps interpretability. In his talk, Gladwell notes that what drove spaghetti sauce offerings initially was an interpretation that consumer tastes aligned with "traditional" notions of Italian cooking. "People want authentic sauces," so the thinking went.
When you ask people what they want, of course, they will say they want authentic Italian spaghetti sauce, but if you give them dozens of sauce types to taste, chances are that a bulk of them will like something else. Why? We don't know and that's the point.
Google became the undisputed king of online advertising not by first studying marketing norms and online culture; they did so through trial and error. Google cannot tell you why a certain ad works. They just know it does. They run tests. They follow the data.
How do they do that? They use machine learning and wide data to provide a one-on-one experience, and so can you.
Machines are very effective in sorting and finding patterns in ways that humans simply can't. Your prospective students are used to a highly customized consumer experience and they will not long tolerate a generic experience in the college search.
It is time to embrace variability. It is this variability of your audience, the "always on" nature of behavioral data, and the limitations of us as human beings all direct us to embrace new tools and methods to offer students what they really want: a personal connection with your school.
By Thom Golden, Vice President of Data Science, Capture Higher Ed


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* The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (I have this in my book pile at home and it has been recommended to me by countless people.)* The Yada Yada Prayer Group by Neta Jackson (I have been wanting to read this series for quite some time, so the time must be now!)
* The Elevator by Angela Hunt (I just learned of this book from one of the links above. I love books filled with suspense and this sounded like a good one.)
* You Matter More Than You Think by Dr. Leslie Parrott (Another book I found from the above links. This is a subject I struggle with anyway, so perhaps this book will be helpful.)
* Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far by Amy Grant (I've always been fond of Amy Grant and I do enjoy biographies, so this seems like a natural for me.)
Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it. - P.J. O'Rourke


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Nothing says football party like a heaping mound of nachos and this Sunday's big game is the perfect opportunity to go all out. If, like me, you're looking for a way to bring some excitement to this beloved but fairly pedestrian snack,¡Buenos Nachos! is the answer. Author Gina Hamadey took the ordinary cheese and chip combo and asked well known chefs and foodies around the country for their own signature spin on it.
The result is a magical mash-up of recipes including two of my favorites--J.Kenji Lopez-Alt's Pineapple-Bacon Nachos (yes, I'm that pizza person) and Top Chef season 10 winner Kristen Kish's Nachos in a Bag (don't try to tell me you didn't also think car food when you saw this recipe). The lovely folks at Dovetail Press were kind enough to share the recipes for both below--enjoy!
Kristen Kish – Nachos in a Bag
Makes 4 servings
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chile powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon coriander
¼ cup tomato paste
½ cup water
Juice of 1 lime
8 to 10 ounces tortilla chips (1 medium bag)
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup pickled jalapeño slices (from a jar or homemade; see below)
½ cup cooked corn kernels
½ cup sliced black olives
1 large tomato, cored and diced
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup bottled ranch dressing
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring and breaking the meat up with a spoon, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the spices and tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the water, bring to a simmer and cook until the meat has absorbed the liquid, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice. Set aside.
Divide the chips among 4 brown-paper lunch bags or small chip bags. (You can also serve the nachos in 4 bowls.) Divide the meat, cheese, onion, jalapeño slices, corn, olives, tomato, sour cream and ranch dressing among the bags. Close and shake the bags well to distribute the ingredients. Serve with forks.
Pickled Jalapeños
Makes 1 quart
8 to 12 jalapeño peppers (depending on size)
3 cups apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
Wash the peppers and place them in a quart Mason jar. In a saucepan, bring the vinegar and salt to a boil, then pour the mixture over the peppers. Seal the jar and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to use, for up to 1 month.
Kenji Lopez-Alt – Pineapple-Bacon Nachos
Makes 4 to 6 servings
½ pound slab bacon, cut into 2-by-1-by-½-inch slices
½ pound fresh pineapple, peel and core removed, cut into ½-inch dice (about 2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
8 to 10 ounces tortilla chips (1 medium bag)
8 ounces Brie cheese, sliced thinly
1 cup Charred Salsa Verde (see below)
1 red jalapeño or Fresno chile, thinly sliced crosswise
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
Cook the bacon pieces in a medium nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat, turning frequently, until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and set aside. (Do not wipe out the skillet.) Add the pineapple to the hot bacon grease, toss to coat and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate.
In a blender or the jar of an immersion blender, combine the chipotle chiles, adobo sauce and orange juice. Blend into a smooth puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
Place the oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 425°. Spread a single layer of chips on a rimmed baking sheet. Top each chip with some pineapple, a piece or two of bacon and a thin slice of Brie. Bake until the Brie has melted and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
Top each chip with a spoonful of charred salsa verde, a slice of chile and a little cilantro. Drizzle with the chipotle sauce and serve immediately.
Charred Salsa Verde
Makes about 2 cups
1½ pounds tomatillos (about 10 medium) husks removed, washed and halved
1 medium white onion, halved
2 to 4 serrano or jalapeño peppers (based on your spice tolerance, remove seeds and ribs for less heat), halved
10 to 15 sprigs cilantro, tough lower stems discarded, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt
Adjust an oven rack to 4 inches below the broiler and preheat the broiler to high. Scatter the tomatillos, onion halves and peppers on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Broil until they're charred and blackened on top and the tomatillos are completely tender, 6 to 12 minutes. Transfer the vegetables and any accumulated juices to a blender, food processor or the cup of an immersion blender. Add half of the cilantro. Pulse until a coarse puree is formed.
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over high heat until shimmering. Pour the salsa into the hot oil all at once (it will steam and sputter). Immediately start stirring and cook, stirring, until the salsa is darkened and thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Finely chop the remaining cilantro and stir it into the salsa. Season to taste with salt. Let cool, then serve. The salsa can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.


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Last night Mr. Imo? drove into the valley from the city to see a legendary band perform on a smallish stage at an outdoor city music fest. The Dead Kennedys have been a long time favorite, as classic as the Violent Femmes or Nirvana for us, so the fact that he got to see them so long after their initial popularity was amazing. One of those bands you never expect to see play, but it thrills you to the core when the chance arises, and he got there so early he was on the rail in the front row.
He had to get back into the city after it all so he couldn't stay to meet them after the show, but he did say they would have sounded way better in our club than on that stage. We may be chasing down the agent.
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Whether you work in database management, or your business relies on database software, it's important to know what trends are on the horizon. As technology evolves, databases are able to do more things. They become smarter, more intuitive and more efficient. By being aware of the recent trends, you can be certain that you are taking advantage of the latest technology and security.
Below are the latest trends in database management to have on your radar.
Greater focus on security
Businesses that store their data on the cloud are exposed to some risk. This is why it's important for businesses and organizations to work closely with their IT departments to ensure all data is stored safely and securely.
Database administrators identify potential weaknesses and software problems that could lead to a breach. But, you can't rely on IT experts and database administrators entirely. Database security is also dependent on a well-built website, proper user authorization and strong passwords.
Automated management
Automated database management involves automated tools and techniques that increase efficiency and simplify maintenance. This leads to fewer errors and more accurate data. Plus, databases are properly updated and patched as needed to ensure that all users are operating the latest and most secure software version.
Big data
Big data continues to be an emerging trend, especially when it comes to big data applications. Thanks to big data, databases can make sense of large volumes of data coming in at faster rates. Some businesses are small and benefit from a relational database with more straightforward data. But, for large organizations and corporations, it's reassuring to know that their databases can increasingly handle diverse data types.
Cloud hosting
Organizations continue to move their data to the cloud because of its simplicity and practicality. For example, storing data in the cloud allows businesses to store unlimited data away from their hard drives. This frees up space and relieves burden on internal hardware. Also, cloud storage can be accessed anytime, anywhere. All that is needed is an internet connection.
When you use databases every day, it's harder to notice all the changes they make. Each software update and patch has light modifications, but all of them add up to more efficient, intuitive databases that can be scaled to any business or organization. To ensure that your database is utilizing the latest trends, contact Arkware for a free consultation.


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Arte Suave, which means "Gentle Art" in Portuguese, is the direct translation of "Jiu-Jitsu." It was translated so that the true
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What is BOTA?
Business Owners Trade Alliance works on behalf of many types of businesses, large and small, who have one thing in common: the desire to increase their bottom line, cut costs and maintain their competitive edge by taking advantage of a sophisticated system of exchanging products and professional services. This is a concept which is sweeping the nation in this challenging economic climate. By adopting the business practice of trade, business owners are able to get business that they would not normally get, utilize down time with a new job instead of just keeping staff "busy", sell excess inventory at higher margins, increase cash flow and take advantage of interest free financing.
Scott Martz, right, director of business development, and Maria Schlesinger, managing director, operate Business Owners Trade Alliance. The York-based trade exchange facilitates cashless exchanges of goods and services among its members.
The BOTA Difference
With Business Owners Trade Alliance, trading for needed goods and services is done in a sophisticated way. There is a brilliant system in which businesses are able obtain financing, purchase the things you need that you currently cannot afford, then pay it back incrementally with your goods and services by taking on new trade business through our Broker. You are then able to use that currency in the alliance to purchase goods and services that you would normally spend cash money on anyway, therefore, saving your cash account for things you cannot trade, such as utilities, gas, the kids college tuition, credit card bills etc.
Alliance members have complete control and privacy regarding each transaction. BOTA promotes the products and services of members within the Alliance on a weekly basis to all members in all counties. By getting authorization for each trade, we are able to ensure that each trade is acceptable to the seller, both in fair market value of the transaction and the required amount of trademark currency used by the business making the purchase. This offers much more than the simple one-on-one direct trading of the past.
As Trade Alliance partners, businesses are assigned a personal account executive and broker that work together to get the products and services you want to buy on trade as well as finding you new business that you would not normally recieve outside the membership. That is a powerful tool in today's competitive marketplace. Business owners can then concentrate on doing the job they know best, serving their new and existing customers.


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Thunderbirds take on Howard College in baseball scrimmage game, at NMJC's Ray Birmingham Baseball Field. Free admission.
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All supporting documents for the May 28, 2019 board of commissioners meeting are available here:https://davidson.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=803&MinutesMeetingID=496&doctype=AgendaIf you are interested in watching the video of the meeting, please click here:https://davidson.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=803&MinutesMeetingID=496&doctype=Agenda
After each meeting (typically by the close of business on Wednesday), the video is saved to the Novus Agenda meeting link so you can watch when convenient to keep abreast of projects and issues. Click the icon in the "Online Agenda" column with the red video arrow to open up the agenda. To watch the entire meeting, click the top "VIDEO" link on the left. To watch a video of a particular agenda item, please click the "VIDEO" link to the left of that item.To watch from a mobile phone, please use this link: https://davidson.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/meetingsresponsive.aspx
Community Members Invited to Quarterly Q&A on Thursday, June 6
The Davidson Board of Commissioners invite all community members to attend a Quarterly Q&A Session on Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Davidson Presbyterian Church, 116 Depot Street. The group will meet in the Christian Education Building. The informal meeting is an opportunity for attendees to hear updates on issues and projects and ask questions to the board of commissioners. We encourage all to attend. For more information, please contact Town Clerk Betsy Shores at firstname.lastname@example.com or 704-940-9614.
AnnouncementsSpecial thanks to the volunteers that spent the afternoon of Sunday, May 19 placing flags on the graves of veterans in our three cemeteries. Thank you to the veterans, Boy Scout Troop 58, Hough High School Junior ROTC, and community members that volunteered. We appreciate your help!
Concerts on the Green
We hope you will join us on Sunday, June 2 and Sunday, June 9 for Concerts on the Green next month. The music starts at 6:00pm and more information is online at www.concertsonthegreen.comCone with a CopMark your calendar for "Cone with a Cop" hosted by the Davidson Police Department on Saturday, June 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Whit's Frozen Custard located at 428 S. Main Street to talk about safety. A complimentary frozen custard will be provided to elementary school aged children.
Hough High School STEM Team RecognitionMayor Knox recognized the William A. Hough High School STEM Team for competing in the Ten80 Education's National STEM League finals at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas in April. Iditarod Motorsports, the team's competition name, finished first place overall out of 30 total teams to become National Champions. The team also finished in the top 3 in most of the individual events including 1st place in marketing; 2nd place in race events, robotics, aerodynamics, and graphic design; and 3rd place in data driven design and community outreach. Congratulations!Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day ProclamationMayor Knox read a proclamation for Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day. Jacob Ramsey a Youth Ambassador for the Tourette Association of America for 6 years and co-founder of Tic Talk Tour was at the meeting to accept the proclamation.
National Public Works Week Proclamation
Mayor Knox read a proclamation for National Public Works Week 2019. Mayor Knox recognized Public Works Director Doug Wright and his department for their substantial contributions to the health, safety, and quality of life for our town.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Five people spoke during the public comment period.FY2019-2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGOne person spoke during the public hearing. Click here to review the FY2019-2020 Proposed Budget and Proposed Economic Development Expenditures. We encourage citizens to review the documents posted to www.townofdavidson.org/Budget and provide input by sending an email to email@example.com or by completing the Open Town Hall survey at www.townofdavidson.org/OpenTownHall. CONSENTConsent items are non-controversial and routine items. Prior to the board's adoption of the meeting agenda, the request of any member to have an item moved from the consent agenda to old business must be honored by the board. All items on the consent agenda must be voted on and adopted by a single motion. All items were approved including:
FY2019-2020 Proposed BudgetFinance Director Pieter Swart & I discussed the proposed FY2019-2020 budget with the board. The discussion included revenue neutral budget options, solid waste revenue, capital improvement projects, changes to the fee schedule, non-profit grant funds, and other town projects and staff changes. The town board voted to instruct staff to prepare the draft ordinance with a $0.29 tax rate. On June 11, the board will consider approval of the Budget Ordinance.We encourage citizens to review the documents posted to www.townofdavidson.org/Budget and provide input by sending an email to firstname.lastname@example.com or by completing the Open Town Hall survey at www.townofdavidson.org/OpenTownHall.
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January 4, 2013 Key Municipal Revenue Source up 9.6%
Statewide the 1% local sales tax was up 9.6% for December at $35.38 million. Most major cities fared well except for Sandy and Murray. Salt Lake City's distribution was up 9.2% at $3.66 million, very close to the statewide growth. Draper, South Jordan, Provo, Bountiful, and Layton had distribution growth ranging from 10.7% to 14.3%.
Boosting taxable sales growth is the resurgence in residential construction, where new permit values were up 39% statewide and 121% in Salt Lake County for the month of October. Construction growth tends to drive taxable sales from two to four quarters out into the future, based on our econometric models.
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I just tried this and after submiting my info (only name, state and email) I was told I signed up for a newsletter and a chance to win. So I'm not sure if the freebie goes to email??? They don't have my address.
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I almost did the same but if you look up before you submit you'll notice it says "Sorry, all the samples in your region are out"
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Fringe Stitch Sweater
Sale price $20.00 Regular price
Light Grey Chunky Knit Fringe Sweater with Stitch Shoulder details.
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Um okay, this is amazing. Love the feeling of this boho chic sweater! It is perfect to dress up for a night out on the town or wear with your favorite denim. Meant to be layered, it pairs well with a sheer blouse for a subtle pretty look or you could do this over a dress and look adorable.
Fabric: Acrylic
Size + Fit: The bottom fringe ends at the waist and the arm fringe hits the bottom on your wrist, obviously depending on your size and height. Semi-boxy fit.


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Tokyo Disney Resort, Tokyo Disneyland in particular, celebrated its 25th anniversary April 15, 2008 to April 14, 2009.
Theme song
An original song, "Mahou no Kagi ~ The Dream Goes On", was written to serve as the theme song for the anniversary. Both Japanese and English version were written and used. The commercial single version was performed by both Tatsuya Ishii and Satomi Takasugi.
Attractions Introduced
- Jubilation!
- The Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents "Aloha e Komo Mai!"
- Cirque du Soleil Theatre Tokyo: ZED
Limited Edition Attractions
- Dreams fireworks show at both parks
- Anniversary Greetings at Tokyo Disneyland, Anniversary Meet & Smile at Tokyo DisneySea
- Starlight Dreams at Tokyo Disneyland, July 8 - August 31, 2008: Mickey and his friends share their special Disney memories.
- Dreams Within at Tokyo Disneyland, January 19 - April 14, 2009: A little girl seeks the "magic key" to help her soft spoken little brother make friends, but the two of them travel through several different Disney worlds chasing down Pluto, who's been separated from Mickey. In the end, they learn that the key to making their dreams come true is inside themselves.
- Mickey's Dream Company at Tokyo DisneySea, January 19 - April 14, 2009: A girl named Margaret dreams of being a dancer and auditions for the renowned theater troupe Mickey's Dream Company, but is rejected. However, different Disney characters help her learn to work hard and achieve her dream.
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"The tundra is warming more rapidly than any other biome on Earth, and the potential ramifications are far-reaching because of global feedback effects between vegetation and climate," says a new study published in the journal Nature.
The huge study spanned over three decades and involved 180 scientists analyzing 56,048 trait records and 117 vegetation survey sites across the tundra.
The study found that low-lying shrubs, grasses and other plants in the Arctic are getting taller due to rising temperatures. The growth in height and specific leaf area was more marked at wetter than drier sites.
Taller Arctic plants trap more snow around them, preventing the soil from freezing quite so hard. This makes it easier for the permafrost to thaw out in summer months and release carbon into the atmosphere. Up to 50 per cent of the world's below-ground carbon stocks are contained in permafrost soils.
Also, taller plants by sticking out above the snow, help make the Earth's surface darker, allowing the tundra ecosystem to trap more heat from the sun.
Plant traits strongly affect carbon cycling and the energy balance of the ecosystem, which can in turn influence regional and global climates. "A better understanding of how environmental factors shape plant structure and function is crucial for predicting the consequences of environmental change for ecosystem functioning," says the study.
One of UN Environment's objectives in terms of mitigation is to keep track of emerging issues and opportunities in global climate.
"This is an important study which should help to improve projections of changes in tundra ecosystems with climate warming," says UN Environment climate change expert Niklas Hagelberg.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is due to publish an important report today examining the challenges and impacts of keeping temperatures below 1.5°C, and in November, UN Environment will be releasing its latest edition of the Emissions Gap report.
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