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Pyrmont Glass Pool Fencing When it comes to glass pool fencing you simply must look at the fencing team at Trusted Tradie Fencing Pyrmont, our experts have been providing effective pool glass fencing for houses throughout Pyrmont and the Sydney City CBD, including Ultimo, Broadway, Univeristy of Technology Sydney. We do our best to deliver unique and affordable results for years to come. Why Choose Glass Swimming Pool Fencing? - Contemporary Style A glass balustrade veranda or pool fence is the perfect mix of clean and fashionable meets beauty– especially when it concerns today’s modern architectural looks. But a glass balcony will also enhance the most basic property , striking the optimal symmetry of new-meets-old with a sleek, low-profile and trendy look and feel that will complement rather than clash with any building style. - Unblocked Views and Natural Light When it concerns the look of your home, the view and the natural light are two things you certainly value.. And a glass balustrade pool deck or balcony makes the most of both. Got a gorgeous view of the backyard landscaping or ocean? Maybe it’s the swimming pool, spa or backyard you want to see in all their splendor? Look right through it with unimpeded, pristine glass. Not only that, do you know what else a glass balcony fence won’t obstruct that traditional balustrades would? Lovely, natural light. - Easy Maintenance Got some Spray n Wipe? Well then, you’ve already got everything you need to keep that glass balcony looking just as good as the moment it was built. You can use the same glass cleaning products on your pool fence, as you would inside your home. In fact, here’s some tips on cleaning a glass pool fence that equally apply to balustrades. - Safety Approved Many people may question whether a glass barrier is as safe as a steel or aluminium pool fence, something that certainly appears to be much stronger — but they’d be wrong. Trusted Tradie Glass Fence installs are extremely well designed and fully tested and compliant glass balustrades– Don’t forget, glass is in fact among the most durable materials ever devised, able to withstand years of harsh Aussie weather conditions. Did you realise that your new glass balustrade fence or frameless design is in fact safer than conventional rail balustrades. That’s because there are no gaps that could endanger pets or kids, and no rails or grip for kids to clamber up and over. Frameless Glass Pool Fencing in Pyrmont We specialise in frameless glass pool fencing, and our team of experienced fence builders are ready to help you make the right selection about your new swimming pool fencing needs and answer any technical question you may have. A practical frameless glass pool fence will add a stylish and modern touch to any indoor or outdoor pool area. Our frameless fencing is seamless and minimalsitic, adding a touch of class to any backyard . Our Pyrmont crew has been installing swimming pool fencing all over the region for over 15 years. Trusted Tradies will supply and install your frameless glass pool fence or swimming pool balustrade fast, safe and professionally. Contact us today to learn more or to arrange a free price estimate. Glass Balustrades Pyrmont Glass balustrades and frameless glass balustrades provide unobstructed visibility with clear glass, or they can give more privacy, using tinted glass. Clients can also choose custom patterns on the glass finish. We make sure that all glass balustrades are toughened before they come to your property. This delivers the maximum safety and durability when your kids are concerned. We offer fully-framed balustrades, semi-frameless models and frameless balustrades, so there is a design to meet your particular needs and style preferences. Our experienced engineers can craft a custom design that will match your structure’s architecture. Then, our installers will install your new balustrades in a fast, efficient manner, all while ensuring minimal disruption to your home or business in the process. Custom Designed Glass Pool Fencing Pool glass fencing can not only increase the safety for your family but it can also help complement the look and feel of your home. Our glass pool fencing comes in a range of sizes to custom fit perfectly with your homes existing look and can increase the monetary value of your property. Local Pyrmont Installers Contractors and Suppliers All our Trusted Tradie Pool Fencing contractors in Pyrmont are locally trained and certified. We service the whole Pyrmont area and Sydney City CBD, including Ultimo, Broadway, Univeristy of Technology Sydney. Affordable for Pyrmont Glass Pool Fencing Trusted Tradie guarantee you the most affordable prices to create, supply and install your new pool fence. Choose Clear or Tinted Glass Get the look you desire. Clear glass for natural light, or tinted glass for a more private pool fence. For a Free Quote and Site Inspection Get a free on-site assessment. Trusted Tradie Pool Fencing are willing to visit to you and discuss your selections. Contact us today. Phone 1300 663 650. We are award winning frameless glass fence designers and installers for swimming pools, decks, balconies and balustrades in Pyrmont NSW. Servicing Ultimo, Broadway, Univeristy of Technology Sydney, UTS. Need glass pool fencing, call our Pyrmont Trusted Tradies today. Phone: 1300 663 650 - Why Choose Glass Swimming Pool Fencing? - Frameless Glass Pool Fencing in Pyrmont - Glass Balustrades Pyrmont - Custom Designed Glass Pool Fencing - Local Pyrmont Installers Contractors and Suppliers - Affordable for Pyrmont Glass Pool Fencing - Choose Clear or Tinted Glass - For a Free Quote and Site Inspection - More Pyrmont Tradesmen

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Differences of opinion, and the debates they spawn in search of amicable solutions, are crucial to the functioning and evolution… Differences of opinion, and the debates they spawn in search of amicable solutions, are crucial to the functioning and evolution of democratic society. But even the healthiest of democracies can't please all of the people all of the time, so we aspire to keep the majority as happy as possible while defending the rights of minorities to follow different paths. This approach breaks down, however, when a minority refuses to accept the will of the majority. Such is the quandary Western society faces today in dealing with animal rightists. Though far fewer of us now work directly with animals than in the past, almost all of us still eat and wear animal products, and benefit from medicines and medical procedures tested on animals, to name just three of the most important ways in which animals benefit humans. But animal rightists want all of these banned, while some even oppose non-lethal uses, like pets and seeing-eye dogs. Can a path of peaceful coexistence be found? Or will we be forever locking horns? Two essential freedoms are at play here, freedom of speech and freedom of choice, with the latter being a manifestation of the former. Freedom of speech enables us to express our views, while freedom of choice enables us to act on them. The problem is that while the animal rights movement embraces its own right to freedom of speech, it rejects the right of others to freedom of choice. In fact, animal rightists push their freedom of speech to the legal limit and beyond, denouncing animal users as "murderers" and "torturers". In so doing, they regularly make statements that any court would find slanderous or libelous if animal users had the time and money to file suit. What they refuse to accept is the freedom of choice of others, a vital freedom in any functioning democracy that is easy to understand and should be easy to apply. In short, we are free to do whatever we want, provided it is legal. It doesn't mean we have to like the things some people do, just as they don't have to like the things we do. Thus, for decades now, animal users have been saying to animal rightists: "If you choose not to eat meat, fine. If you choose not to wear leather or fur, fine. If you choose not to save your life' with medicines tested on animals, fine. But please respect our freedom to choose for ourselves." But this simple and democratic way to avoid conflict is soundly rejected. "Meat Is Murder" So why is the animal rights movement so opposed to freedom of choice? In general terms, it's because the movement's moral code differs from that of most people. That's why it is often likened to a religion, since religions tend to have moral codes that are somewhat unique. It has also been likened to an intolerant religion, whose mission it is to convert non-believers. More specifically, it's because the animal rights philosophy teaches that the intentional killing of an animal by a human is murder. Murder is a universal taboo (except for the obvious difference that most people think it refers only to humans killing humans), so we can all appreciate to some degree why animal rightists refuse to compromise on this one. Morally speaking, numbers are not the issue, since murdering one human (or animal) is no more defensible than murdering 1,000. And there are no half measures. You can't partially kill an animal, and even if you kill it humanely, it's still dead. Activists for most other causes can be pragmatic, and are open to improvements wherever they can be found. For example, environmental activists don't demand that we quit driving, just that we drive less or switch to electric cars. They ask us to use less plastic, not stop using it altogether. And they don't ask us to sit in darkness, just to use more energy-efficient light bulbs. But animal rights activists don't have this luxury. If Americans were to reduce the number of chickens they "murder" each year from 9 billion to just one, that would still be one too many. Given that animal rightists see no room to negotiate with animal users, and outright reject their freedom of choice, they have opted instead to focus on creating conflict. For example, animal rights groups pioneered an anti-social tactic (now dubbed "naming and shaming") based on a simple formula: find someone doing something you don't like, take photos or video, then publicly shame the person into changing their ways. This tactic is not intrinsically bad. Sometimes a situation may seem so desperate that naming and shaming can feel like the only course of action left. Witness the huge outpouring of support for Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager (born 2003) now blaming every adult on Earth for a climate crisis that her generation will pay for. You may not agree with her, but if you're worried about leaving the fate of the planet in the hands of politicians and big business, you understand why she's doing it. But shaming people to bow to your will, or forcing them to do so by legal means, should only be encouraged as a last resort. Why? Because it creates ill will, even hatred, and irreparable divisions. To cite one of countless examples, California lawmakers have just passed bans on all commercial and recreational trapping and the manufacturing and selling of fur products. It is no secret that they were driven to do so by the animal rights lobby, who shamelessly fed lawmakers every lie and half-truth they could dream up to win their case. But when the dust settles, things will not just return to normal, with everyone getting along in a spirit of civic harmony. Quite the opposite. While the victorious animal rights lobby steamrolls on to its next target, trappers, furriers, freedom-of-choice advocates, and a host of other sympathisers, will forever remember how livelihoods and traditions were destroyed to satisfy the demands of a few. The animal rights movement may have "saved" a few animals, but it has surely gained thousands of new enemies in the process. Rise of Veganism So what's to be done? Can animal rightists be persuaded to become "team players", working together with animal users in pursuit of a more harmonious society? Right now, the answer is probably no. In North America at least, there are more supporters of animal rights now than ever before, though presumably few of the new converts signed up for a life on the road, donning balaclavas by night to steal farm animals or ransack research labs. Most probably came to animal rights after adopting a vegan lifestyle for a variety of reasons, typically some vague notion of health benefits or saving the planet. They then learned along the way that the philosophy behind animal rights and veganism is essentially the same. Now that veganism is better understood, all new converts have probably at least questioned the morality of killing animals, while so-called "militant vegans" are synonymous with animal rights activists. Whatever the case, organisations of any type - be they a business, a religion, or a knitting circle - are less open to change when the numbers are up. But here's the rub. Although vegans are now a common sight in major cities and on college campuses, it seems highly unlikely they will ever constitute more than a small percentage of the overall population. It's not easy to gather reliable data on eating habits, but according to a recent assessment of multiple surveys, self-identifying vegans now account for between 1% and 2% of the US population. In other words, if they hope to convert us all to their way of life, they're facing an impossible task. Animal rightists-cum-vegans thus face a choice. Will they settle for sowing conflict and division until the end of time? Or will they find a way to co-exist peacefully with others? If I had the opportunity for a one-on-one with Ingrid Newkirk, founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and grande dame of the animal rights movement, I would begin by stating the following truths. (i) Most people will never agree with PETA's views on animal use, so you are fighting a lost cause. (ii) PETA is all about being negative, insulting people at every turn and never saying anything nice. All stick and no carrot. (iii) While PETA is undeniably a master at grabbing headlines, most people are sick to death of reading them. Given this negative scorecard, I would then suggest that the animal rights movement change tack. Here are some specific actions it could take today to help it become a useful participant in the democratic process. • Above all, show integrity. Following are some examples of how. • Don't tell lies, don't fabricate evidence, and if someone sends you alleged evidence of animal cruelty, ensure it is real before publishing it. • If you find you have inadvertently published false information, don't pretend you don't know. Remove it immediately, and maybe even issue a public apology. • If you obtain evidence of animal cruelty, don't sit on it waiting for the best time to use it for fundraising. Share it with authorities at once so they can investigate. • When publishing video of animal cruelty, make unedited footage available as well, with audio, to allay suspicions that it has been edited to create a false impression, or even worse, has been staged. • Don't engage in, or condone, illegal activities like releasing animals from farms or vandalism. • Don't expose children to shocking images. The next time you hold a street demo, ditch the photos of animal cruelty and hand out samples of vegan cooking instead. • If you must target stores, do so at a distance, and never harass customers, scrawl graffiti, scream abuse, superglue locks, or take your demo inside the store. In case you haven't realised it yet, everyone hates you when you take your demos indoors. • Don't bombard people on social media with hateful messages, and never, ever send death threats. • Put animal rights on the back burner, and pursue improvements in animal welfare instead. They may not be entirely on message for your group, but they're achievable, and if you're up front about your intentions, you'll have broad support. But don't be dishonest and push for higher animal welfare standards as a ruse to drive animal users out of business. And if you're up for making these much-needed changes, try thinking outside the box to come up with campaigns that respect freedom of choice, and may even turn enemies into friends. Call me a hippy, but how about hosting vegan food-tasting events, and extending friendly invites to your local ranchers and hunters? Or go the whole hog and invite them to set up their BBQs too, then have a contest. Or organise vegan fashion shows but invite designers using real leather and fur too, then let the audience choose which they prefer. Democracy is about building bridges, but all you're currently doing is burning them. Are you ready to change? To learn more about donating to Truth About Fur, click here.

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What are you doing to protect fur and the industry? The fur trade has faced many difficult challenges over the… What are you doing to protect fur and the industry? The fur trade has faced many difficult challenges over the past few years. These include fast-changing lifestyles, new and cheaper (and usually synthetic) clothing materials, vertically-integrated companies, multi-national fashion-marketing giants ... and, of course, sensationalist animal-rights campaigns that spread disparaging and false information about our industry. The fur trade has done a remarkable job of dealing with these challenges, especially considering its small-scale, decentralized and largely artisanal character. The increased use of fur in small pieces (vests, jackets), trim (on parkas) and accessories (hats, scarves, handbags) has made fur more accessible to more, and younger, people than ever before. We see more fur now on the catwalks and in the streets than we have for decades. Nonetheless, we know we still have lots of work to do. Animal activists continue to spread misinformation that can confuse consumers. Their latest strategy is to pressure fashion and outerwear retailers to drop fur from their inventories. And such pressures can be very difficult for consumers and retailers to resist, especially if they are not sure whether the fur trade is responsibly managed. The truth, like it or not, is that our industry is too small to expect our professional associations and breeder groups to solve these problems alone. We all have to pitch in to protect fur tradespeople and get our messages out to consumers, designers, retailers, media, politicians, and the general public. Here are some ideas about things that YOU can do to help. And we’d love to hear some of the other things that YOU are doing to let people know about our remarkable, heritage industry. If you are a fur designer, manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer: - Be active online. Comment on news articles and on social media, presenting polite and knowledgeable arguments to defend the trade. Even if people don’t comment back, people are reading. Let’s present ourselves as an industry that is confident about its processes. - Answer customers' questions honestly, and if they press you about issues, respond accordingly. Have the information ready and know the facts. Our industry has often been misrepresented, so we need to be especially open with our customers. - If you have a company website, add our link to your website so people can click through to get facts about the trade, and refer customers/associates/suppliers to TruthAboutFur.com - Add the video The Fur Industry in 2 Minutes Flat to your website using this embedded link: <iframe width=“560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sydmyD8ouxM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> If you are a trapper: - Take guests out on the trap line from time to time. It may slow you down, but it is worth it. Read more on taking people out on your trapline. - Volunteer to hold classes and teach people about what trappers do. - Educate the young. The key to sustaining this wonderful activity and to protecting fur trapping is to get young people interested in it. - Be active online about what you do, how you do it, and why you do it. Trapping is very complex and it is important to understand the benefits trapping brings to wildlife populations and how licenses fund responsible conservation. - Ally yourself with hunters and fishermen. Sportsmen need to work together to strengthen and protect their rights. - For strong debate arguments, check out our Q&A section about trapping. If you are a fur farmer: - Open your farm up to visitors. Inviting people onto your farm gives you the chance to educate them on how the industry works, and show you have nothing to hide. Contact your local or national fur farming association (Canadian Mink Breeders Association or Fur Commission USA) for information on how to organize such an event. - Answer questions. Fur farming should be easy to defend. Animals must be treated well in order to have nice fur, and even the activists can't deny this obvious fact. If people have questions about the animals’ pens, food, and health, be honest and tell them what you do and why you do it. - Remind people that fur farms are an integral part of the human food chain, and that the animals eat leftovers from chicken farms and fisheries. - Be active on online. Many farmers show photos of their animals and the daily life of farm work. Being open and transparent about your work is key to ensuring we protect fur farming and get people to support it. - Ally yourself with other farmers and support the farming trade. Sticking together is key to protecting the farmers of North America. - For strong debate arguments, check out our Q&A about fur farming on our website. For everyone who supports or works in the fur trade: - Be active online! Comment on articles and social media. Share the truth, dispel myths, and remind people that there are lots of us that support the trade. - Work hard to debunk myths and share positive fur trade information on all of your personal networks. - Check out the Truth About Fur website to brush up on the facts, and refer people to it if they have questions about the trade. - Support brands who sell fur, and try to avoid brands who have an anti-fur stance. - Buy fur! Whether you are buying new, vintage, a coat, or an accessory, one of the best ways to support and promote this remarkable heritage industry is to buy and wear fur products. - Support real animal welfare and conservation, not “animal rights”! Make sure you know the true agendas of any charities you support. If you care about pets, always donate to your local shelter and not the national “animal-rights” groups such as PETA and HSUS. Read up on charitable donations. - When you wear fur, tell people why you do it. Be vocal about your support of the trade and don’t shy away from expressing it. Stay in touch! If there is an important issue we need to address quickly, contact us by email, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Do you have an amazing story to share? We want to post it in our Truth About Fur blog. Help us be the go-to place to represent the true image of the industry. Send us your beautiful pictures. We welcome your comments and contributions. Some of our useful resources include answers to the most frequently asked questions:

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We have found 0 properties for sale matching your query Tekirdag is known as a popular holiday destination for wealthy citizens of Istanbul, due to its close proximity to the city, just a 2 hour drive to the west of Istanbul on the Marmara coastline, a quick escape from the big city’s hustle and bustle, and virtually unknown to international tourists to date. The Beautiful city of Tekirdag gained its name from the huge mountain that overshadows the city, and like much of Turkey, it has its own share of wonderful history dating back to around 4000BC, with Greek, Venetian, Roman ruling and more over its long history. Having many historical place of interest to visit and explore. If you are looking to buy property in Tekirdag, Turkey you may well pick up a bargain villa in the region of £90,000 with lots of living space and large gardens, and those with sea views at a low price of around £130,000, a far cry from the hefty prices you would see on the Istanbul property market. Land for sale in Tekirdag is a current winner with investors bargain land prices mean luxury homes at low prices. We appreciate your interest in Turkey Homes. One of our consultants will get back to you as soon as possible. In the meantime if you require any assistance please call us on + 44 (0) 207 193 1553 or email us at [email protected].

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The Doctors Medical Center Foundation is looking to match volunteers with homebound seniors in the community. A transit needs study conducted in 2009 uncovered 5,800 people residing in Stanislaus County who were homebound because of a disability or other obstacle, preventing the use of public transportation. Thomas Truax, executive director of DMC Foundation, was part of a committee enlisted to address this issue. It took a couple years of strategic planning, but Truax found the solution in 2010 when he applied for a federal Senior Corps grant which matches seniors with trained volunteers who offer home visits, transportation and one-on-one peer counseling. Reimbursements for gas mileage are available through this program for those who qualify. Transportation services can include driving a participant to church, a meeting or social event, even to the grocery store. Peer counseling and friendly visits are just that — spending time with someone who may be lonely or need a friendly ear. The program encourages participants to visit one to four times each month. “We see this as a great opportunity for seniors to get involved in the community, helping other seniors and addressing the transportation issues we know exist,” stated Truax. “This program is just getting started, but we think it will make a huge impact on the lives of those who participate. It really is a win-win all around. Since the program’s inception at the beginning of the year, we have provided over 500 trips (3,500 miles). Our wonderful volunteers have racked up a remarkable 400 hours.” Volunteers need to be over 55 to qualify for the RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program). Currently, DMC Foundation has roughly 45 volunteers enrolled in the service program, with a goal of 60 by the end of September. Those who are interested in volunteering or being served by a volunteer can call program director, Christina McClelland at 527-3412. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, call DMC Foundation at 527-3412 or look up the RSVP program on the website: dmcf.org. Applications can be downloaded.

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TWin of an Online Social Network TWON is an EU-funded project that sets out to study the potentially harmful effects of online social networks (OSNs) on democratic debates. By creating a digital twin of an OSN and populating it using generative artificial intelligence, the TWON-team is spearheading a unique approach to studying democratic debates online that is independent from the good will of companies like Twitter, Meta, or TikTok. By analyzing different platform design and algorithmic choices, the researchers aim to better understand how people form radical political opinions online, how disinformation spreads, and how such tendencies lead to a more polarized society. Based on the findings of this project, the TWON project will produce evidence-based recommendations for regulatory innovations regarding OSNs and enhance digital citizenship by participatory methods. A wide range of literature has addressed the question to which extend so-called filter bubbles and/or echo chambers form a problem for democratic societies, ranging from disciplines such as political and communication sciences to social physics, complexity science and computer science. Yet, they come to divergent conclusions regarding the question in how far exposure to and sharing of political information and news content can (a) be described as characterized by filter bubbles and/or echo chambers; and (b) in how far this leads to democratically undesirable outcomes such as polarization, radicalization, and the spread of misinformation. TWON addresses such discrepancies by integrating multiple methodological approaches: qualitative analysis, theory-informed simulations, and the quantitative analysis of empirical digital trace data. It develops metrics informed by democratic theory and operationalized such that they can be deployed automatically and at scale to quantify democratic consequences. The research design of TWON is multifaceted. On one hand, the development and deployment of the digital twin is crucial to the project’s success. By utilizing social network theory in crafting this twin, TWON mirrors real OSNs and populates the newly-created social network using approaches footing on generative artificial intelligence. In a second step, the digital twin will be estimated and analyzed through multifaceted real-world case studies on topics like the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. By covering and analyzing not only multiple topics, but multiple regions, platforms, and languages, TWON aims to provide evidence not just for one or two specific cases, but generalizable contributions to the academic discourse and, subsequently, decision-making processes of European policymakers. Finally, as researchers develop TWON, its digital twin elements as well as the case studies and policy recommendations, findings will be shared with a broader European public through innovative formats like Citizen Labs; input from citizens will be actively considered and utilized in making the model more representative and transparently available to a broad audience. Please insert Consumer and Secret Keys in respective fields

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Heimat Stencil is a stenciled typeface designed by Christoph Dunst and published through Atlas Font Foundry in 2013. It’s a member of the Heimat Collection which also includes Heimat Sans, Heimat Mono, Heimat Didone and Heimat Display. Heimat Stencil is available in six weights with matching italics. Get Heimat Stencil → Adobe Fonts includes this family for both desktop and web use (with unlimited pageviews). Get the entire Adobe Fonts collection with all Creative Cloud plans. Heimat Stencil Specimen Closest Match on Adobe Fonts (Typekit)* Closest Free Alternative on Google Fonts Suggested Font Pairing Heimat Stencil Font Pairings Flawless Typography Checklist A typography master course that doubles as an interactive visual reference that helps you achieve flawless type on every design project *If you sign up for a Creative Cloud plan to access Adobe Fonts, I will receive a small commission. If you find Typewolf useful, then please use these links as a way to show your support. ♥

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Auto Express makes Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 all-season tyre of the year Three of Hankook’s flagship tyres have been recommended in consumer motor magazine Auto Express’s Product of the Year Awards. The all-season Kinergy 4S 2 won the all-season tyre category, following its tyre test victories in 2022 and 2021.Hankook’s Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV tyre and new Winter i*cept RS3 also received the magazine’s “Commended” rating in other categories. “Once again, we are delighted with these Product of the Year awards from Auto Express and this proves that Hankook tyres are a great choice for our UK customers all year round. Hankook is committed to ongoing investment in research and development to continue improving our portfolio of products and their performance,” comments Chang Yool Han, managing director of Hankook Tyre UK.

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50-in-5 Service Challenge There's much to learn in the classroom, but applying what we learn, especially in our communities, is how we learn and grow as a society! We challenge you to commit to and complete 50 hours of service-learning between October and March! Serving and supporting your community helps those around you, and reflecting on how you did it will build your own skill set as well! Top performers will be recognized at the Eubie Awards Reach out to our community partners and/or sign up for different volunteer events in the area by checking out our Bee Engaged page or reach out to Atom Zerfas ([email protected]) to see how you can help make a difference! https://givepul.se/ze9xdx - Contact Name: - Atom Zerfas - Contact Email: - Contact Phone: Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request 10 days prior to a campus event and 30 days prior to an event requiring travel.

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This pre-departure videoconference (for the Week 1 cohort) serves to introduce tour facilitators and educators, provide important details and context before arrival in Brussels, and answer any questions educators have before travelling. Events in UCIS Tuesday, June 7 4:00 pm Presentation Brussels-Lux Study Tour 2022 Videoconference #1 European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

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UFH runners lauded at Border Athletics Awards The University of Fort Hare had many reasons to celebrate after the Border Athletics Awards in East London recently. To the delight of his teammates, Aphelele Faneko was named best senior male athlete in the cross country category on the back of some exceptional performances last year. Mbali Tube and Liyema Qabavane, meanwhile, were recognised for representing the region at both the ASA 10km road and cross country championships. Siyabulela Mnase was acknowledged for his selection to the provincial cross country team. There was further joy for the UFH contingent when the university received a certificate of appreciation for hosting a superb Border Cross Country League event in January 2023. It was at that this race that Faneko sounded a warning to competitors that it would be his season, blitzing the field in the men’s 4km despite heavy underfoot conditions. Even though he knew he was in the running for the award, hearing his name called out came as a surprise as there were times last year when he struggled to find his very best form. But the accolade also made him realise that no matter what the standard of an event, he should always give his all. “Even if there’s poor attendance or poor organisation [at a race], I must take every competition seriously,” he said. Faneko’s time at UFH has come to an end and he will be entering the job market this year. As soon as he is settled, he will join a club to see where else his running talent can take him. While the latter may have moved on, Tube, Qabavane and Mnase are still very much in the picture and will give athletics coach Zukisa Wanga a strong base to work from. He described the recognition of his athletes as “really amazing” and believed they would be inspired to aim even higher this year. Wanga said while Tube and Qabayane had performed well in cross country and road racing, he expected them to mature in 2024. Personal bests were well within their reach and he expected great things from Qabayane, who was moving up to senior level. With student registration in full swing, the make-up of the athletics squad is yet to be finalised. That said, Wanga has not wasted any time in getting the established runners together for preseason training. “Track and field and half marathon preparations are currently our main focus. What I would like to see this year is more of our athletes qualifying for national competitions.” This, he said, would give them the confidence to challenge for podiums at the University Sports South Africa championships.

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The pressures of being a college student may seem like a rite of passage, but unchecked, stresses can become unhealthy. Balancing classwork, home life and work life can be challenging. “Sometimes stress can be a motivator, but too much can interfere,” said Mona Drucker, a licensed professional counselor with the University of Houston Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). “If stress is paralyzing us, it’s time to ask for some help to develop strategies to manage time and stress.” (CAPS) is open to all enrolled students and includes crisis intervention, counseling, assessment, outreach and consultation. All clinical services are confidential. CAPS offers some tips to having a productive and healthy semester: - Be Open to Meeting People: Don’t just commute to class and leave. Get to know your fellow students and instructors. - Take Advantage of Campus Services at UHSL: In addition to CAPS, there are academic counselors and career advisors available to students. - Know How You Respond to Stress and Plan Ahead: Look at your course syllabus and academic calendar. Many UHSL students work and it makes sense to ask for time off in advance for mid-terms and finals. - Get involved! Attend campus events at UHSL and take a moment to talk to someone new. Feel free to visit the main campus where we have over 400 student organizations and campus events like Frontier Fiesta and football games that you can attend as a UHSL student. How to Access UH Sugar Land Services for CAPS: - Call the UH CAPS main number to schedule an appointment (713-743-5454). Please let our Front Desk Staff know that you want to meet with a clinician on the UHSL campus. - You can find Mona Drucker, MA LPC, a licensed professional counselor, at “Let’s Talk”, a drop-in consultation service. She can help you get connected with other services as well. - If you are a UHSL student experiencing a mental health crisis you can call the UH CAPS main number at 713-743-5454 and you can speak with a CAPS clinician. If you are in imminent danger, please call 911. - If you are a UHSL student and are experiencing a crisis situation after hours, please contact CAPS at 713-743-5454, and you will be connected to an after-hours counselor.

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INTERVIEW WITH UNOFEX AWARDS WINNER - MANUEL JOSE OLAYA MUÑOZ The story of „Arizona 1878“ by Spanish director Manuel Jose Olaya Muñoz is about two inmates of the Yuma state prison, Ted Logan (Micky Molina) and Ricardo Montero (José Varela) who fount the way to freedom just by chance of fate and fortuitously. But in front of them… an inhospitable desert and an adventure to run, Indians and a relentless Marshall. John Donovan - played by Pedro López- a cellmate of Ted and Ricardo who had previously been released after eight long years behind bars embarks with his brother Frank (Alex Navarro) in search of those who betrayed him. In this year's edition, Arizona 1878 won the UNOFEX International film Awards 2020 in the category "Best Western Short Film" and we asked the director how he did it. In this UNOFEX interview, the film director Manuel Jose Olaya tells us how long it takes to realize the western, his greatest experiences and his thoughts about the outbreak of Covid-19 and how it has impacted his work. Tell us about your background. I am a vocational filmmaker and historical re-creator. How did you get involved in film? Out of devotion at an early age, only then I was not lucky enough to have a camera to film, and when the first video cameras arrived, it all began. Congratulations for winning the UNOFEX International Film Awards 2020! Are there any persons you want to say, ‘thank you’? To the entire Arizona 1878 team, especially the members of my family who have supported me and participated in the film. How long did it take to research and make Arizona 1878? 3 years of work. What was your greatest experience as a filmmaker? Perhaps it is Arizona 1878 due to the size of the project and having recognized actors What, in your opinion, is the most important quality in a Film Director? I guess knowing how to maintain the project and the team and knowing how to believe and take charge of the film from minute one. What is the role of film festivals? Value and publicize works and filmmakers, because the small director or filmmaker of today can be the filmmaker or director of tomorrow, it helps new talents, who may not have been lucky enough to have studied at an academy, as in my case, and festivals help make you known. Who are your favorite directors? John Ford and Quentin Tarantino to name two. Let's discuss the current situation. How does the outbreak of Covid-19 affect your work as a filmmaker? It affects almost everything, but for that reason we will not stop making films, perhaps it affects in a worse way, the political limitations to this sector, more than the covid-19 itself. What is your next film? "Silence" a short film with a paranormal touch and western genre with the background of the North American Civil War. What advice do you have to young and new coming filmmakers? If they have a dream, that they follow it, do not set limits and that they work until the end of the journey, the fruits come out. The Winners of the UNOFEX International Film Awards 2020 have been announced. Timur Bekmambetov - russian director - has never been one to shy away from a technical challenge. Read more We welcome the international actress Eman Abo Al Nasr as our first Union of Excellence member from the UAE. Read more Monaco | Union of Excellence and Excellence Limousines joined a partnership. New Benefits and preferred services for members. We are glad to officially welcome the inspiring Designer and Film Producer Victoria Napolitano as a UnofEx member. We officially welcome - Ivan Toma the ultimate luxury furniture brand handmade in Italy designed by Ivan Toma himself.

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Berlin is such a diverse city that anyone can find the perfect neighborhood for him. Charlottenburg is one of the most stylish and elegant neighborhoods, where you will find the luxurious shopping boulevard Kurfürstendamm, home to the KaDeWe department store. The zoo was the central point of West Berlin in the past, while Alexanderplatz was the center of East Berlin. This area is also home to the Bikini Berlin shopping center, the Erotic Museum and where sausage stalls are mixed with luxury restaurants. The area around Savignyplatz is perfect for rest and relaxation. This is where young families and friends gather on weekends to hang out in one of their many cafes. Many politicians and celebrities live in Charlottenburg and the total population of the district is 142 000 inhabitants. It has beautiful old buildings with high ceilings and decorative plaster motifs. UNIVERSITIES IN CHARLOTTENBURG Technical University of Berlin The Technical University (TU) is located in the Ernst-Reuter square, which can easily be reached by public transport. It is one of the best universities in Germany and it studies more than 30 0000 people. University of the Arts This is one of the largest and most versatile art universities in the world, and is located on Hardenbergstraße in Charlottenburg. It offers a variety of studios ranging from Fine Arts to Design, Music or Performing Arts. The ESCP is a business school located in Charlottenburg which belongs to the group ESCP Europe, whose oldest school was founded in 1819 in Paris. The Hochschule University is also located in Ernst-Reuter Square and offers undergraduate and master's programs in German and English or in English only, as well as business studies programs (MBA) focused mainly on economics. Charlottenburg has good connections to the rest of Berlin with the S-Bahn and the underground network. The University of Arts and Technical University are only a few minutes away from the Tiergarten S-Bahn or Zoologischer Garten stations. From Alexanderplatz it takes about 20 minutes to reach the University of Arts (S5, S7, S75) and about 16 minutes to the Technical University (S5, S7, S75). Google Translate for Business:Translator ToolkitWebsite TranslatorGlobal Market Finder

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The new and improved catalogue showcases the combined offering of Atkore Unistrut & Marco products, including new products such as UGM10, C-Clamps, Triple T & MC30 Quik-Clik! The new 2022 product guide showcases our combined offering of Atkore Unistrut & Marco products in one catalogue! The new catalogue introduces the Flytec range of Trunking, Underfloor solutions, and the innovate Fast Fix Steel Trunking range. As well as being a combination of both Atkore Unistrut & Atkore Marco products, the new catalogue highlights features such as Data Centres, Healthcare, Education & Renewables Sectors, Dfma & FEA and the Unistrut load calculation tool. To request a physical copy, please contact the Atkore Unistrut & Marco Sales Team

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Large-scale food production and restaurant management 322 Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Module 1: Restaurant management. Table setting, table serving, wine service, food and wine pairing, beverage management Module 2: Menu planning for different food service systems and styles of food service. Module 3: Large scale food procurement, consumption and storage. Practical work: Principles of large-scale food preparation and the practical application thereof in a practical restaurant situation. Recipe formats and adjustment applicable to large-scale food preparation. Work scheduling and the practical exposure to the use of large scale catering equipment in a real life situation. The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression. Postal Address: University of Pretoria Private Bag x 20 Hatfield 0028

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As the head football coach at first Florida State and then Texas A&M, Jimbo is all about winning and finding ways to overcome obstacles to win. Ever since his youngest son, Ethan, was diagnosed with the rare blood disorder Fanconi anemia in 2011, what it means to win has taken on a whole new meaning for the National Championship winning coach. As a way to not only support his son in his rare disease battle, but for all Fanconi anemia (FA) patients, Jimbo and his family worked together and formed a team to start a national foundation called Kidz1stFund in August of 2011 to support Fanconi anemia patients by funding research. Jimbo knew his platform as a major college football head coach was an avenue to spread the word about FA and raise awareness. In support of his coach’s family, former FSU tight end Kevin Haplea formed an Uplifting Athletes chapter in Tallahassee to honor the Fisher family and let them know the players cared. Jimbo said what Kevin did “caught him off guard” but said it was “touching.”

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William Shatner is going to space next week (for real) Captain James T. Kirk is blasting off into the final frontier. In the latest sign of the strange new world we inhabit, the actor William Shatner will join the crew of Blue Origin's New Shepard on a spaceflight that's slated to launch on Oct. 12. "Yes, it's true," Shatnersaid on Twitter. "I'm going to be a 'rocket man!' " At 90 years old, Shatner is more than twice the average age of NASA's astronauts. The Canadian actor, singer and writer "will become the oldest person to have flown to space," Blue Origin said as it announced his upcoming trip into space. The flight is scheduled to lift off from a launch pad in Texas next Tuesday morning. Blue Origin sent its first human flight into space in July, with billionaire founder Jeff Bezos and others aboard. Shatner will be part of a four-person crew that includes Planet Labs co-founder Chris Boshuizen and Medidata co-founder Glen de Vries — whom Blue Origin refers to as both customers and astronauts, reflecting the new era of privatized space travel. The final member of the crew will be Blue Origin executive Audrey Powers, a former NASA flight controller and engineer who oversees the New Shepard program's flight operations. "I'm so proud and humbled to fly on behalf of Team Blue," Powers said in a news release about the voyage. Shatner will be visiting space more than 50 years after he first took TV audiences to alien worlds as the fictional captain of the USS Enterprise on Star Trek. "I've heard about space for a long time now. I'm taking the opportunity to see it for myself. What a miracle," Shatner said. After the news broke on Monday, Shatner spent the morning thanking well-wishers and exuding excitement about his upcoming trip. "My man!" Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander wrote of Shatner's late-career pivot. "I guess this means I have to become a marine biologist." "It's never too late to experience new things my friend," Shatner replied. Copyright 2021 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Engine: Rolex Calibre 2836. The Engine 2836 3200-task movement is truly high-end and durable. Tips: The “A Replica” is applied with Rolex 2813. Band Material: 316L. The band is made of 316L, which will never fade, deform, or abrade the skin, and is environmentally friendly. Watch Case: 316L. The raw material of this watch is the hardest 316L, which will never fade, deform, or abrade the skin, and is environmentally friendly. Case Back: Solid. The hard solid bottom cover is not soft or inflexible in any way. It is made of steel, very durable and scratch-resistant. Crystal: Sapphire Crystal. Sapphire crystal is the best choice for most people, it can block moisture and dust, protect hands, dials and movement. Tip: The first-range cheap movement version is made of mineral glass. Hands: Gold-Tone. About the hand design of the watch is gold-tone, which can highly improve the outlook of the watch. Second Markers: Minute markers around the outer rim. The small mark on the outer edge of the glass edge is one of the most recognized design elements in all industries, also known as hands. This design element has been used in many well-known designs. Dial Markers: Diamonds. The diamonds in a watch are different from ordinary dials. The watch uses a few simple diamonds to mark the dial to indicate the current time. Bezel Material: Stainless Steel. The bezel, made of stainless steel bezel, is a high-end material made from stainless steel. It is the most expensive material of the watch. In addition, stainless steel bezel is a substance with high flexibility and energy absorption properties which can be used as the core medium of the watch. Clasp: Fold Over Clasp. A fold over clasp is used here which is more durable and stylish. Water Resistance: 30 meters. About the watreproof depth of the watch, it is 30 meters that is enough for no worries. Tips: The standard configuration is just life waterproof, need to purchase additional waterproof service which is up to 30 meters. Function: Date, Hour, Minute, Second. The watch is the most important device in our daily life. The watch has a indicate date to show date, the minute dial is used to estimate the current time, and the second dial is used to estimate the time after an interval. Power Reserve: 20 Hours. Looking forward to get a long lasting replica watch? Look here, we use 20 hours power reserve, which is pretty good. |Rolex Calibre 2836/2813

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The applicant will need 2 teacher references and his transcript. Please provide the following information for the teachers from whom you will request a reference, as well as the school counselor or principal from whom you will request a copy of his transcript. The REACH Program will use this information to send instructions and requests to your son’s school. Please allow time for your son's school to process your request. DEADLINE: Friday, February 23, 2024

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The authority or related to a person (such as a monarch) ruling with unlimited and absolute power and authority. Autocratic describes a way of ruling, but not in a nice way. An autocratic leader is one who rules with an iron fist; in other words — someone with the behavior of a dictator. Autocratic rulers don’t tend to be popular. They use fear and control to gain total power over their people. Government in which one person possesses unlimited power. 1: A person (such as a monarch) ruling with unlimited authority 2: One who has undisputed influence or power

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From Our Publications How Can I Help the Institute? Your one-stop for reaching the Sea Service’s influencers and most important players If you are trying to reach the decision-makers in the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps no one comes close to the U.S. Naval Institute. Today our reach extends further than ever before as we have expanded into daily content for our influential readership.Learn More

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Nike Cross Country Camp Central Wisconsin 2024 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE! 2024 Dates Announced! This camp is centered around a strength-oriented approach to running, while consistently touching on speed or speed drills to improve or maintain running efficiency. Receive All-American XC training on the fabulous grounds of CWES in Amherst Junction at the Central Wisconsin XC Camp. - Nike Running Camp T-shirt - Low camper to coach ratio - Training groups based fitness level and average pace - Curriculum designed by American record holder Chris Solinsky - Cabin style bunks for great team building, camaraderie - Lakefront recreation activities and post run soaks - View More Details ⟩ Co-Director Kevin Hopp Coach Hopp has been coaching athletes in grades 7-12 for 24 years. He has coached boys cross country at Stevens Point High School since 2003. During that time, his teams have won six Wisconsin State Cross Country titles and been runner up five times. His 2019, 2022 and 2023 teams qualified for the NXN race in Portland. Coach Hopp has been named the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association Coach of the Year five times and the USTFCCCA State Coach of the Year. Coach Hopp has been running since the age of nine and continues to enjoy coaching, running and sharing his passion with others. Co-Director Pat Leahy Coach Pat Leahy has been the boys distance track coach at Stevens Point Area Senior High School since 1994 and the girls Cross Country assistant coach since 2010. Leahy has coached state track individual champions in the 800, 1600, and 3200 as well as multiple medal winners in those events plus the 3200 relay during his tenure. Leahy was Chris Solinsky's event coach in high school and was a guiding influence in Solinksy's development into a world-class runner. Coach Leahy has been an active runner, biker and skier since the 80’s and has skied the American Birkibeiner and Kortelopet multiple times. Advisor + Presenter (Virtual) Chris Solinsky Camp Founder Chris Solinsky was born in Junction City, Wisconsin, and attended high school at Stevens Point Area Senior High, where he won 8 state titles, and was the 2002 Footlocker National Champion.View Chris's Bio & Cross Country Tips ⟩ SECURE YOUR SPOT! Please Note: This camp SOLD OUT in 2023. You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. Chris Solinsky has a belief that a successful distance athlete is one that finds a volume that not only challenges them, but also one that they can do consistently. If there is one secret in distance running it is that there are no secrets, but the key to success is safely pushing the limit consistently over time - this is what allows athletes to become so aerobically strong and to compete with the best! Camp Co-Directors & Stevens Point Area High School Coaches Kevin Hopp and Pat Leahy bring a wealth of experience to this great program. Both Hopp and Leahy coached Solinsky during his high school career at Stevens Point. - Dates: July 14-18, 2024. Join the Priority List to be the first to know when registration opens! - Age Group: 12-17 - Gender: Co-ed - Camp Type: Overnight - Check-in: Sunday, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Checkout: Thursday, 11:30am-12:00pm - Location: Central Wisconsin Environmental Station- Main Office - View the campus map here - Meals: All meals are provided at the camp dining facility. All Campers should arrive at camp, prepared to run on Sunday, the 1st day of camp. Dinner is the first meal on Sunday. Campers should eat lunch before arriving at camp. PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated! - Dorm: Central Wisconsin Environmental Station cabins - Campers Per Room: Cabin-styke - Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new! - Linens: Not provided - Air Conditioning: No, fan recommended - Key Deposit: We do not require a room key or meal card deposit. However, if you do not return your key or meal card on the last day of camp, you will be responsible for all replacement charges from the host facility. US Sports Camps will charge the camper credit card on file for all costs due. Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEES: - Overnight Campers: Features several instructional sessions per day, three hot meals, and lodging in residence halls. An evening recreation program is also included. INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY - Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio - Grouped by: age and ability - Evaluation: by coaching staff - Equipment: Campers should bring at least two pairs of broken in running shoes. Spikes/racing flats are optional. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified. - Facility: Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) trails and local roads CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING: Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money. - Athletic clothing - 1-2 pairs of broken-in running shoes/ event spikes - Non-running shoes - Water bottle - Comfortable non-running clothing - Underwear and socks - Flip flops - Personal items & medications - Washcloth and bath towel - Alarm clock - Swimsuit and towel - Pen and paper for notes during guest speakers - Cell phone (if you have one) - Fan (optional) - Pillow, pillowcase, bed sheets, comforter or sleeping bag (linens are NOT provided) - Extra spending money (suggested $40) Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time. GEAR UP FOR CAMP All Nike Cross Country Campers receive a Nike camp t-shirt as part of their tuition. Additional Nike Camp gear is available for purchase at check-out or can be purchased at any time on our storefront. Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital. For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies. NIKE CROSS COUNTRY CAMP FAQ For general questions about our Cross Country camps please see our FAQ page. A note from Coach Solinsky: "I am incredibly passionate about the sport of track and field and specifically distance running. My hope is to spread that passion to anyone that attends the camp while also sharing any variety of the experiences I have been lucky enough to have during my time in the sport. There have been many valuable experiences both positive and negative that lead to shape a love for the sport that have brought me from a kid that did not want to run to someone that has made a career in the sport and a lifelong runner. My aim is to impart some of the important lessons on those that attend the camp, while giving tips for training and developing a mental edge for competitions." Coach Solinsky's belief of always touching on speed throughout the year comes from his mentor, Jerry Schumacher. He always said an athlete should be 2-3 weeks away from racing no matter where they are in the training phase and to do this you must touch on speed throughout. The idea is during the early phases of training to do a speed session of intervals once a week or once every other week and to use speed mechanic drills do develop better form for efficiency and better overall sprint mechanics. The emphasis is not on improving speed, but to improve form and maintain natural speed during much of the training phase until the point of the season when speed becomes more prominent in the training. The final training piece of Chris' philosophy is core and general strengthening. This last component makes a true athlete. His team practices in the weight room twice a week and supplements locker room lifting/core routines the other days of the week. During weight room sessions the weight equipment is utilized to strengthen running-specific movements to have the kids become endurance athletes rather than just runners. The supplemental locker room lift/core routines revolve around 30 minutes of either an upper body core strengthening routine or a post workout legs routine. They found that when runners do leg strengthening routines directly following workouts, recovery is faster and mechanics are better. At camp, we will also touch on the psychology of running by bringing in an array of speakers to discuss the mental side of running. They will discuss some of the things they find/have found to bring success. We will bring in current athletes, former athletes, and coaches, so that the campers can get a diverse view of what success looks like and to arm themselves with different tools to have the strongest mental game. We will also have a counselor/athlete panel open for question-answer session so the kids can get all their questions answer regarding the college process, and their secrets.Show Less See More Camp Details Sample Daily Schedule - 7:00 am Wake up call - 7:30 am Meet with counselor for stretching and run description - 8:00 am Easy run with group - 9:30 am Breakfast/Shower - 11:00 am Guest Speaker - 12:00 pm Lunch - 1:00 pm Sunset Beach water activities/free time - 3:00 pm Afternoon run/Workout - 4:30 pm Core Strengthening/Speed Development Drills - 5:30 pm Dinner - 7:00 pm Campfire/Evening games - 10:00 pm Lights out The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) offers premier summer camp options. The Station is located 19 miles east of Stevens Point amid rolling hills and on Sunset Lake, with 200 acres of towering red and white pines, hardwoods, wetlands and lakes. Campers stay in Scandinavian-style log cabins and enjoy meals featuring local and organic food. Cabins sleep eight runners in each, with one cabin sleeping 12. Teams can be housed in the same cabin, single gender. The modern bathhouse and shower facility is located within the cabin loop. Wireless access is available in the Sunset and Walker lodges. CWES also provides plenty of opportunity for recreation with swimming and boating on Sunset Lake, fire pit for evening gathering, hiking trails, and team building activities.CWES is a 200-acre teaching and learning center located 17 miles east of Stevens Point, WI. Camp Questions & Answers How are runners placed in their running groups? The Staff has created a formula that determines running groups. Groups are based on a combination of recent mileage, season best 5k, long runs and an evaluation run. A change in groups can be accommodated if staff members leading those groups feel it is needed. Can I come to camp alone or do I have to be a member of a team? We welcome individual campers and teams. If you come to camp by yourself, we place you in a dorm room with another single camper, similar in age. It's a great place to meet new friends who share your enthusiasm for the sport and to have FUN! How many miles do we run each day? Athletes will run twice a day. Once in the morning right from campus on nearby trails and roads and once in the afternoon, usually offsite. The morning run is more of a distance run and the afternoon session is an opportunity to work on specific training paces. Actual distances vary based on runner’s mileage and ability. Can you accommodate special dietary needs? Campers dine in the cafeteria which offers a variety of different meal options that are sure to accommodate most campers’ dietary needs. In the case that a camper possesses extreme dietary restrictions, please reach out to school’s Dining Services to make the proper accommodations. Are the campers supervised throughout the camp? Yes, campers are supervised by the coaches and staff. Staff members reside in the same dorms as the campers and provide supervision during instruction, dining times, evening activities, and in the dorm. All staff members complete criminal and sex offender background checks before working the camp. How many campers are placed in a dorm and do you accommodate roommate requests? Campers are housed in bunk style cabins. Each of the large cabins are broken into pods. Cabins hold between 8-22 campers, with 1-3 pods in each cabin. When you register for the camp, you have an option to submit a roommate request. If you would like to add a roommate request after registering for a camp, please feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We accommodate all roommate requests, made before 2 weeks before the start of camp. Campers who do not submit a roommate request will be placed in a cabin with other runners, similar age and same gender. What happens if it starts to rain during camp? All campers receive their full running program each day weather permitting. In the threat of severe weather, we will adjust our schedule for the outdoor training runs. Does this camp have medical personnel on staff? The camp has a staff member with advanced medical training who is always on-site and works under the direction of a licensed consulting physician. Additionally, all CWES staff have CPR, First Aid, and AED training. Waterfront activities are always staffed by certified lifeguards. What are some of the evening activities that are planned for the campers? Fun and exciting after evening activities are an important part of the camp experience and are carefully planned by the staff. Evening activities include challenge course, volleyball, campfires, Frisbee, free time and more. Is swimming offered at camp? We have access to beautiful Sunset Lake each day at camp for supervised swimming, canoeing, kayaking and more. Does the Health & Release Form need to be signed by a doctor? Our Online Health & Release Form does not require a doctor’s signature. This form is required to be filled out accurately and completed before arrival at camp. July 25, 2023: The kids had fun at camp and enjoyed the non running activities as well! Great bonding experiences. The kids also loved getting to know other kids and had a blast with the cabin roommates. July 21, 2023: My child really loved seeing how much they progressed from last year. She was also excited to see friends made last year and to make new ones this year July 21, 2023: I made so many new friends that had common interests with me. It wa me a great combination of running and fun outdoor activities July 21, 2023: How respectfully all the staff and counselors were to me and everyone. Also how encouraging they were! July 25, 2023: The spiderweb and meeting so many people from all over the country. Made so many new friends! The overall experience was amazing. My child came home and couldn't stop taking about all of it. — Parent of Attendee from This Camp in 2022 SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT! Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.

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Most businesses today outsource their web design and development as it makes more sense from a financial and management perspective. Here are 5 important tips to help you when outsourcing your web design and development: 1. Define scope and schedule The main deliverables of your web design and development project should be included in the project scope. Further a schedule or timeline breaking down the deliverables will give you a good indication on how the project should be progressing. Ensure you communicate your expectations to your web designer and developer before the go ahead of the project to prevent scope creep. Scope creep occurs when you haven’t clearly communicated the deliverables required and so during the project these new deliverables creep in. Scope creep creates a lot of confusion and wastes project time. So always ensure you clearly state what you require from the project and outsourced provider at the onset. 2. Know who you’re getting in bed with Before your outsourced web developer starts work and before payment is made, ensure that you have a contract in place stipulating the agreement terms. However, be aware who you’re entering the contract with, for example, is it an individual or a company? If it’s just an individual freelancer and not a company, you risk not being protected should something go wrong. If you’re outsourcing the work to a company in a developing country, it is best if a legitimate foreign company in a developed country owns that outsourcing company. This is because the number of freelancers and “cowboy” operators has mushroomed in developing countries since web design and development is an extremely lucrative opportunity. There are many untrained and under qualified freelancers posing to be a company on online platforms such as Odesk and Elance. 3. Ensure your outsourced partner shares the same vision In order to know if your outsourced web designer shares your vision, you can view samples of previous work the outsourced web designer has done. However, it is often difficult to verify the legitimacy of this. Unfortunately, it is common especially for freelancers in developing countries to pass off work done by others as their own in order to get clients. Testimonials can also be fabricated. Furthermore, for outsourcing companies especially those that do lots of work for other local web design and development companies, they often sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) with their clients restricting what they can show you. The best option would be to put forth your vision with specific details for the design and development of the website, assess if the outsourced provider is forthcoming with ideas and request if they can do a complimentary 1 page virtual mockup design. It is rare but there are outsourced web design providers who are willing to provide you with all this without obligating you to a sale. This way you will be able to assess if they share your vision and if they have shown so much effort even without obligating you to a sale then chances are you can trust them to do an excellent job. On your part, you should not abuse this gesture of theirs. If the sample design does not align with your vision even after further discussions, then you would have to politely move on. Just ensure you don’t use their web design sample with another provider due to copyright issues. 4. Pay promptly according to milestones completed Usually after signing the contract, the outsourced web designer and developer will require a 50% deposit to reserve the start date on their development schedule. After this deposit is made, other progress payments might be required. Final payment is usually required before everything is up and running on the live site. Ensure that you pay the required milestone payments promptly failing which you risk delaying your project and creating mistrust with your outsourced provider. 5. Decide on ownership of the website Although from your perspective you are paying a web developer to develop your site, just be aware that this does not mean you have ownership of the completed site. If your agreement with your outsourced provider does not state the ownership of the completed website, then this means there is silent ownership where the outsourced provider will own the site. Clarify the ownership of the website and your intentions for the site with your outsourced provider before the commencement of the project. For example, if you want a custom application created for your site that you intend to later package and resell, then you will need to communicate that to your outsourced provider as that would be significantly different to having a standard website as a source of information for your clients and prospects. Having full ownership of the website will cost more so you will have to weigh the importance of this with your budget. Using the above tips, you will be able to outsource your web design and development for success.

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We design libre / open source fonts. Learn more and contribute to the adventure of Velvetyne by reading our “about” page. An image where a Velvetyne font is used. Please make sure this image is not already published in the font’s page. Select the font that appears in the image. In case of multiple Velvetyne’s fonts, prefer the most visually present. URL of the author of the image

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A few days ago Duck Duck Go, the search engine that advocates privacy and opposes tracking of any sort, released an awesome guide for Data Privacy Day. Their guide outlines how to prevent your browser from tracking you in any way possible. The guide, available at fixtracking.com first identifies your browser type, then gives a list of recommended plugins along with a short synopsis of what function that plugin performs. In addition, there are handy links to install the plugins straight from the guide along with a breakdown and description of common tracking techniques. To round things up they also recommend even more plugins that protect your privacy in other ways. The guide has recommendations for all five of the most popular broswers. - Internet Explorer Altogether it's a really simple guide that educates and makes the process of setting up your system to work for you efficient and effective. Go ahead and check out the guide for yourself if you haven't seen it and don't forget to pass the link along to friends and family.

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The Associazione Cristiano Castelletti is awarding a 5000 CHF biennial grant, intended for the following academic projects and publications (in order of a) studies that are a continuation of Cristiano’s research on acrostics and symbolism in ancient Latin and Greek culture b) studies of ancient Latin and Greek literature focusing on authors Cristiano worked on: Aratus, Virgil, Valerius Flaccus. c) territorial studies involving ancient and medieval archaeological finds in the Swiss canton of Ticino, with a view to raising public awareness

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Attention: Important Information Regarding VeryShine Products We want to inform our valued customers about unauthorized websites using VeryShine's images and brand name to sell counterfeit products. Please be aware that VeryShine products are only sold through two official channels: Any other website claiming to sell VeryShine products is unauthorized and should not be trusted. These scam websites often use stolen images and misleading information to lure customers into purchasing counterfeit products that are likely to be of inferior quality. To protect yourself from scams, please only purchase VeryShine products from our official website or Etsy shop. We are actively working to identify and take down these unauthorized websites. If you encounter a website claiming to sell VeryShine products outside of our official channels, please report it to us at [email protected] Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. The VeryShine Team

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Ghanaian Afrobeats sensation, Kelvyn Boy has reached another milestone in his career as his smash hit single, ‘Down Flat’ makes it to the newly created Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart. The platform which was recently launched by Billboard in partnership with Afro Nation festival is to celebrate the growth of Afrobeats and Afrobeats music. The first ever list sees Kelvyn Boy’s ‘Down Flat’ peaked at number 22 with Nigerian songstress, Tems dominating the chart with seven tracks and Ckay’s hit single; ‘Love Nwantiti’ occupying the number one spot on the list. The Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart will rank the top 50 Afrobeats songs in the US based on official streaming data from audio and video music services, as well as download sales from top music retailers. side the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs ChartKelvyn Boy’s ‘Down Flat’ which was released in January 2022 has been dominating several local and international music charts. See Post Below;

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Vision, Culture & Agility At VirtualExpo we aim to achieve and embrace diversity and balance in all forms. Our philosophy is focused on the spirit of 3 major principles: Vision – Culture – Agility. We believe that sharing and bringing this work culture to life is just as important as the company’s strategy. It helps us cooperate, communicate and celebrate one another while being surrounded by talent. Our strong start-up culture is driven by the energy and personality of the company and its leaders. Their vision is one of a successful and innovative workplace where everyone can develop personally and professionally. Using agility methodology, a logical evolution of a model way of thinking, we adapt to our constantly changing and flexible environment. We encourage middle management to take on the role of a coach. Together, we focus less on hierarchy and more on what is important: teamwork, productivity and service. At VirtualExpo, we help everyone with a B2B project make the right purchasing decision. We offer them carefully organized information by selecting quality products and suppliers from around the world. Day after day, our incentive is to help businesses carry out their projects. A lack of quality information will never again be an obstacle to their success.

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Home Team & Triathletes MICHELLE COOPER MICHELLE COOPER Bike: MeridaA career that took up too many hours in the day, a young family to care for, and no time for herself. Michelle was like so many working mothers, frustrated, overweight, and feeling trapped in her own life. One thing she did have was the “spark to start”. And start she did. Early one February morning she laced on her shoes, went down to the Manly foreshore as the sun rose and together with a friend started a run that would change her life. Nine months later and 20kg lighter Michelle travelled to the USA to compete in the New York Marathon. Upon returning on the highest of highs Michelle was tempted (coerced) into participating in a triathlon. A bike was purchased, helmet and shoes were donned, and she crashed within the first 10 metres. With a bleeding knee, tears in her eyes she got up and started again. The following week Michelle completed her first triathlon. It was no picnic. It was harder than she ever imagined but she finished. And this started a love hate relationship with triathlon that has grown to what is here today.A motivational speaker, athlete, and triathlon coach by trade Michelle has tasted success and faced huge adversities to reach her goals. Michelle finished her first Olympic distance triathlon after not one but two bike crashes during the race which damaged her wrist requiring X-rays. Michelle also suffered a fracture of her tibia halting her running dreams for nearly a year. Why continue? Well Michelle has also reached every one of her goals including a top ten finish in the Gatorade Sprint Series for 2012/13, a sponsorship by Scody the leading trisuit supplier, racing for Australia at the World Championships in Chicago and more.Michelle is also a multiple Ironman, 70.3, half and full marathon finisher, racing all over the world. In fact the only distance she is yet to tackle is an enticer triathlon!For those who aren’t sure if they can. Talk to Michelle.

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Bucks County is rich in history, exciting entertainment and family fun. Bucks County is home to many places to stay including cozy bed and breakfasts and contemporary hotels. Thanks to its diverse population, Bucks County has become a foodie paradise. Enjoy fun and seasonal festivals throughout Bucks County! Bucks County's charming towns and main streets are filled with fantastic shopping and culinary delights. Don’t miss out on all of the sun-sational events at Sesame Place during our Sesame Summer Splash!

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Book Tickets Online Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding Weddings by the sea at the Park Inn Palace Hotel is an ideal venue whether you are looking for an intimate wedding for as few as 20 guests or a reception for up to 200 guests. Our experienced team have the expertise to allow you peace of mind that every last details will be attended to. We can offer a choice of beautiful rooms for your Wedding Ceremony or Civil Partnership. Our banqueting suites denote elegance, warmth, style and tradition, which provide the perfect back drop to create the wedding of your dreams. With 3 wedding packages to chose from - Pearl, Gold & Diamond, we will always bespoke your wedding day to suit your personal requirements. Just speak to one of our wedding co-ordinators on how we can bespoke any package to ensure your day is All About You. Our promise to you - from the moment you book, we promise you all the assistance and advice required to arrange your special day and make it a big success. - Disabled access Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities - Bar area - Venue approved for civil marriage - Wedding planner available Map & Directions By Road:Southend-on-Sea is easy to reach by rail, car and airplane. Two mayor railway lines from London, two main A-Roads as well as a close location to London's main airports make Southend-on-Sea ideal for efficient business meetings.Accessible by Public Transport: Southend Central station is 2 miles away. Public Transport Directions Southend has 2 main line train stations with direct links into London. Southend Central to London Fenchurch Street. Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street London Southend Airport - 4.5km

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What to do? eating and drinking in Gorredijk Looking for a place to eat and take a break? Then take a look at the following catering points. The Garden Room Restaurant with terrace on the Turfroute Just opened in 2022 as a new addition to the Rinsma Modeplein. A beautiful new terrace on the Turfroute. The coffee bar Need a break? Then a cup of coffee is always welcome. At Modehuis Rinsma you can enjoy the best cup of coffee at any time of the day.

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"I was looking for nothing when I set out for Santiago de Compostela, and I found it". This phrase, written by Jean-Christophe Rufin, really gives us hope that everyone will find something useful on their own personal journey. Vie Sacre Sicilia is a network of walkers, associations, hiking guides and pilgrims who have together devised the Cammini Sacri in Sicilia, walks along pilgrim routes inspired by the Cammino di Santiago de Compostela or the Via Francigena. Each of them has created a path for others to follow. These walks or hikes, call them what you will, are open to all. The aim is that each walker will experience them in his or her own way: there’s no presumption that you’re going in search of something specific. The road and the experience will themselves help you find what you’re looking for. Walks, hikes and pilgrimages: there are events and opportunities for walking on the Sicilian trails all year round, for both raising awareness and for sharing experiences.www.viesacresicilia.it

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1970: Our electric journey begins In the 1960s, there was a widespread belief that the world's oil reserves would be depleted by the 1990s, motivating Volkswagen to establish its Centre for Future Research. Despite the later realization that this estimate was off the mark, it fueled the development of the first all-electric Volkswagen, the Elektro Transporter, in 1972. The vehicle, featuring an older and heavier lead accumulator weighing 850kg, underwent testing with a 43.5-mile range and a top speed of 43.5 miles per hour. Dr. Adolf Kalberlah led the initiative, selecting a T2 Camper chassis to support the substantial weight. The Elektro Transporter, after continued development, went on sale in 1977 with 20 units sold under the memorable slogan: "Zero litres per 100 kilometres!" 1976: We unveil our first hybrid vehicle Our CityTaxi was entered into a competition launched by the Museum of Modern Art in New York to find the Taxi of the Future. 1981: The CitySTROMer A prototype of an electrically powered version of our exciting new hatchback, the Golf, was produced in 1976. It was a one-off, and it wasn't until 1981 that the development of a commercially viable electric Golf - the Golf CitySTROMer - began. 1983: A hybrid concept is realised We launched our first hybrid Golf concept - a Mars Red Golf I with a twin-shaft electric hybrid drive system. We unveiled a concept hybrid minicar known as 'Chico' at the IAA in Frankfurt. It had a straight-twin petrol engine plus an electric motor, making it economical, reliable, and fun to drive. 1992-1996: Our first electric car The Golf III CitySTROMer became Volkswagen's first production electric car. A total of 120 were sold and, incredibly, as many as 50 are still on the road at the time of writing. It is widely recognised as a trailblazer, sought after by transport museums worldwide. A Golf III CitySTROMer stands proudly in the reception of our Milton Keynes headquarters. 2007 - 2022: Making Inroads on the Way To Zero A series of leading-edge innovations followed, including the Space Up! Blue in 2007, a people carrier powered in part by the solar panels in its roof; the Nils bubble concept car, a one-seater with gull-wing doors, powered by lithium-ion batteries; and the Golf IV Highbrid in 2002, powered by fuel created from wood chips. Gear up for electric thrills Immerse yourself in performance, cutting-edge technology and revolutionary battery systems that power these electric trailblazers. Don’t miss out. See it, feel it and embrace the future of driving firsthand. *All of the above are subject to terms and conditions

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The brother of Andrew McFarlane has appealed to thieves who broke into his shop in Capalaba (Australia) 19 August 2010 and stole the motorcycle of Andrew McFarlane. The KTM 450SFX 2010, by Cameron McFarlane estimated between 15,000 and $ 18,000 dollars, was the centerpiece of a shrine to the former champion. Andrew McFarlane was killed in an accident in May during the third round of the championship motocross national Broadford. His death had hit the motocross world community. Cameron McFarlane said that the stolen motorcycle was on display in tribute to his brother and was not for sale. « It was his motorcycle racing » he said. « This is a bike that we wanted to keep, and unfortunately it is no longer » Mr McFarlane said the thieves broke into the store around 1:45, breaking windows and locks the door. Mr. McFarlane made a call to thieves to return the bike and said they could leave the front of the store, no questions asked. « All we want is the bike » he said. A spokesman said the police investigation continues.

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General Grabber Gt Tyres Available in Poppleton Newly developed for high-powered SUVs and offroad vehicles, the Grabber GT is not just really good to look at. Its asymmetric tread design guarantees outstanding handling characteristics on dry and wet surfaces, and a high level of safety thanks to excellent braking performance in the wet. The harmonious tread structure on the newcomer provides high levels of driving comfort by significantly reducing external rolling noise. Sorry, we currently do not have any tyres with the Grabber Gt pattern in stock. Contact us to see if we can order these in for you.

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Salesforce's recent State of the Connected Customer survey found some interesting results about the importance of exceeding customer expectations. According to the survey, 80% of customers said the experience a company provides is as important as its products and services, 72% expect companies to understand their needs and expectations, and 57% have stopped buying from a company because a competitor provided a better experience. Those are high numbers, and they speak to the importance of not only meeting, but exceeding customer expectations. Is your business wondering how to improve the customer experience? Fortunately, there are communications tools to help you wow customers — and win their future business. Providing Seamless Experiences Unified communications as a service (UCaaS) connects all of your communications applications together to provide an extraordinary customer experience. And it connects all of your essential teams, too, from lead generation to marketing to e-commerce to customer support. Whether a customer is calling to purchase a product or ask for help, they get a seamless experience from start to finish, moving from one device to another and one department to another without disruption. Since 70% of customers in the Salesforce survey said seamless hand-offs are very important to winning their business, this is key. Providing a seamless experience helps exceed customer expectations in a few ways. First, everyone — including contact center agents, support team members, and front-end employees — has access to the same customer information, at the same time, from the same place. As the customer is moved from one party to the next, they don't have to repeat their question or issue; company reps can access call data in the UCaaS system and solve issues right away. With 72% of customers expecting personalized engagement and 63% expecting instant, on-demand engagement from businesses, according to Salesforce, providing this kind of experience is essential to surpassing customer expectations. Second, UCaaS platforms enable mobile capabilities. Whether your sales and support staff work in one office, in multiple offices around the globe, or on the go, your employees are always connected to one another, and can easily connect to customers. They can reach out directly to customers to follow up on a sale, a new feature or implementation, or simply to check in, and they can also take calls while traveling. If you have employees who like to work while commuting, UCaaS makes it easy to switch between mobile and desktop without dropping the call, maintaining that seamless experience customers expect. With the majority of customers expecting businesses to provide seamless communications, having the right tools in place is critical in today's market. Giving Customers What They Want In addition to efficient communications, today's customers also expect easy purchasing processes and the ability to get answers to their questions right away. Unified communications tools help keep everyone in the loop so that the customer feels heard and cared for with every touch point. And when your UCaaS platform is integrated with your CRM, the front line can be in tune with the product team, helping keep customers informed about product updates and features that they want. This demonstrates that you not only understand your customers' expectations and needs, but you're actively working to address their pain points and enhance the features that drew them to your product or business in the first place. On the backend, unified communications tools help you enhance the customer experience with every interaction. With a UCaaS system integrated directly into your CRM, you can collect and analyze call data from one central location. You can then leverage this data to spot changes in customer behavior and adjust accordingly to continue meeting and exceeding customer expectations at every turn. Running call reports for things like abandonment rate, time to answer, wait time, and call duration, for example, can help you see where customers are getting stuck or not getting the information they need. Using such data can help you improve your call routing, menu options, self-serve customer support documentation, and all those other touch points that make for a great customer experience. Fifty-nine percent of customers from the Salesforce survey said that tailored engagement based on past interactions is very important to winning their business, making this kind of data analysis essential to providing a strong customer experience. Exceed Customer Expectations for Life How your customers experience your business directly affects your bottom line. And with the majority of customers expecting businesses to provide seamless communications, having the right tools in place is critical in today's market. For companies learning how to exceed customer expectations, UCaaS is a vital tool. You'll be in the know as your customers respond to product or service enhancements, and you'll be able to keep up to date on changing expectations. Leveraging this technology will help keep you ahead of the curve — and ahead of your competition.

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The 12” GhostBed Natural mattress has five layer construction of natural comfort: Our signature design, now with springs for added support. Made with two layers of premium foam, plus foam-encased springs: Experience a weightless, motion-isolating sleep with the individually-wrapped 8" coils. Reinforced edge coils ensure comfortable sitting without slipping off. Our eco-friendly hybrid mattress combines latex buoyancy with an innerspring core for refreshing support and comforting sleep. The best way to feel the Casper Original Hybrid is to take advantage of our 100-night, risk-free trial. If you're looking for a mattress that can sustain more weight, or you want to be lifted more than cradled, then our hybrids are a great choice. The Casper Blog When we’re not making mattresses, we’re learning everything we can about the power of rest.… The GhostBed comes in a vacuum-sealed packaging for perfect hygiene, and so it fits into a much smaller box for shipping. Simply give your GhostBed a few hours to a day to fully expand, breath, and acclimate to your room's temperature. Free shipping and free returns to most of Canada. We ship via UPS Standard from warehouse partners. In-home setup offered only in Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Montreal. Thank you for checking out this GhostBed Natural vs Casper Original Hybrid mattress comparison. We have tried to compare all the necessary information to help you choose which mattress is the most suitable for you.

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A four-day journey on Maria Island will fill walkers with wonder and excitement. Landing at Shoal Bay after crossing Mercury Passage on a misty and moody morning, anticipation was high amongst our eclectic group of 10 and two formidable guides. Little did we know that the revelations each day would exceed our boldest expectations. The Shoal Bay arrival at Stinking Creek is very significant. It’s the location of Nicolas Baudin’s first landing on Maria Island in February 1802, during the expedition commissioned by Napoleon for the explicit purpose of “observation and research relating to geography and natural history”. Baudin’s inquisitive savants from the era of French Enlightenment documented and sketched in detail their contact over 10 days with the local Puthikwilayti (Oyster Bay) people. Within 20 years, they were gone from the island with the arrival of marauding whalers and sealers.I’d hoped to do an overnight walk, to better experience this almost-mythical wilderness sprawling across north-west Tasmania. Searching the online bushwalking forums, I reluctantly concluded that one doesn’t exist; unless I’m prepared to ford freezing rivers and go ‘off-track’. I settle on two day walks; climbing Mount Murchison and then Montezuma Falls, with a night at the Tullah Lakeside Lodge in the middle. Trekking north along Shoal Bay, there is a short isthmus crossing to Riedle Bay on the Tasman Sea. We turned south and soon veered off through a gap in the dunes to Camp 1, tucked in amongst banksia and manna gum woodland. From this serene setting, there is the option for an afternoon hike to the mysterious Robey Farm or a more arduous push to Haunted Bay with its striking granite monoliths. Each morning proved to be one of wonder and excitement, like recalling waking on Christmas Day as a kid. Pre-dawn on day two, an orange full moon sank through the scrub. Sunrise revealed a sparkling ocean with a lazy groundswell generated by a distant cyclone off Fiji. Baudin, the cartographer, naturalist and hydrographer, noted the huge kelp in Riedle Bay which hindered his ships’ progress, leading him to posit that the seaweed mass was crucial in the formation of the isthmus. After a bodysurf, we left the blindingly white beach and aquamarine sea and crossed the strip of dunes to Booming Bay. Lunch was at Bloodstone Point, a jutting headland of ironstone and red ochre used the Puthikwilayti for ceremonial purposes. Post prandial plunge, we followed the bay north with only hooded plover and oystercatchers for company. Day two camp is hidden in the scrub behind Four Mile Beach. The cleverly-designed demountable camp is set amongst an open aviary with birds calling and responding. After a 13-kilometre day, five beaches and as many swims, this bucolic setting was extremely welcome.Just before dark, I emerge from the rainforest. The walk had taken three hours to reach the summit and two to descend. I decide two things – Mount Murchison must be one of Tassie’s best day walks and it is definitely time for a beer and a pub meal! Day three again delivered a constitutional dip before wading the creek and heading north through open woodland to the former convict prison of Darlington. After the penal settlement closed, the area boomed several decades later thanks to the ambition of Diego Bernacchi to build a thriving village based on lime production, agriculture and tourism. From the hills above Darlington Bay, Schouten Island and the Freycinet Peninsula rise from a shimmering Oyster Bay. Behind the town, the towering columns of Bishop and Clerk stand like sentinels. Grabbing daypacks and lunch, we headed off via the dramatic cliffs of Fossil Bay. The path leaves remnant farmland and winds up past giant eucalypts before opening up at a steep scree. Higher up, large dolerite blocks need to be negotiated before reaching the final stomach-turning ledges with the ocean some 600 metres below and the distant offing creating a vertiginous spin. The third night at Bernacchi’s House is a treat, with a lavish three-course meal prepared and served by our multi-talented guides. This former home is enticing for an extended stay with its drawing room comprising of an extensive library, piano and chess set, and view west across Darlington Bay to the ranges of Tasmania’s East Coast – a pity the transfer boat did not break down. There is an opportunity for one last swim and then we are whisked away from the jetty and across the Mercury Passage as this island of revelations and enlightenment recedes in our wake.

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Walk Of Fame® The Walk Of Fame® UK cultural exhibitions was founded in 2002 by international composer and record producer David Courtney The UK cultural exhibitions are a unique experience available exclusively from Walk Of Fame Ltd adding value to the hosting city or town. Walk Of Fame® projects have been established in various locations in the UK each paying tribute to distinguished, talented and famous individuals and organisations across the creative and cultural spectrum associated with each individual theme. Walk Of Fame® UK Registered trademarks: 2212692B / 2400540 / 3157788. Use of the title without a license will be an infringement of our trademark copyright. For licensing enquires & applications. please contact National Icons (UK) Limited [email protected] Get in touch with us & Request a call back Find out how Walk Of Fame® can add value to your visitor proposition to increase footfall, create media interest and drive interactions.

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˜The Crocus™ Full Polish Cast Iron Combination Fireplace Product Code “ RX066 This is a stunning cast iron fireplace combination with a full polish finish. It is in the ˜The Crocus™ style which dates from around 1900. The Crocus is a cast iron fireplace in the Art Nouveau style. The impressive design consists of a stemmed flower detail along the length of the frame, wearing either side of a tall, narrow opening and a meticulously detailed canopy with a textured finish. All of Carron™s fireplace products are made from cast iron in traditional foundries, just as they were 100 years ago. The Crocus is also available in a black finish. Please see the other listings reference product code RX247. If required a gas fire is available to suit. Please reference product code MLG017. Gas fire heat input 6.3kw. If required an ash pan is available to suit. Please reference product code DJX039. Dimensions are as below: Price : £554.16 + vat *Kerbside Tail Lift Delivery Only* UK Mainland delivery costs £60.00 + vat Delivery will be on an agreed date within 1 week For an international delivery quote or any other info please give us a call on 01926 881539 or email us “ [email protected]

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Gia Nigro ’15 is still adjusting to how quickly her future has taken shape since her junior year at W&J. The chemistry major who had planned to go to medical school is now working for a large Scottish brewing company in Ohio. Nigro first became interested in beer while taking brewing-related chemistry classes with Professor of Chemistry Dr. Robbie Iuliucci. At the time, her career plan was to become emergency room doctor. Many of her family members work in healthcare, and she knew that there was job security in the field. But once she had the chance to delve into the science behind beer, Nigro found her passion, and it was full speed ahead. Instead of studying for the MCAT, she brewed beer for W&J’s Chemfest, researched brewing careers, and applied for a graduate program in brewing and distilling at Heriot-Watt University (HWU) in Edinburgh, Scotland. Two days before Nigro left for a three-month organic chemistry research internship in Madrid, Spain, in the summer of 2014, the acceptance letter arrived from HWU. A week later, she accepted a place in the program and had to break the news to her family. Her family favored a medical career, pointing out that people will always need healthcare. But Nigro countered by saying that people always have, and always will, drink beer. So far, the opportunities she’s had in the field have worked out better than she could have imagined. Nigro started the intense program at HWU in the fall of 2015 and she had a job before graduating. She started working for BrewDog in Ellon, Scotland, in August 2016 and received her master’s degree in November 2016. She had first heard of BrewDog through the founders’ reality TV show and drank their beer after she arrived in Scotland. When she was looking for a job as graduation loomed, she applied and followed up with the brewery until she made a connection. Her persistence led to an interview, a three-day trial, and ultimately a dream job. As her student visa was expiring a few months after she was hired, BrewDog tried to procure a work visa for Nigro but was unable to because of her limited experience in the field. Fortunately, the timing coincided with the company opening their first brewery outside of Scotland. It just so happened to be located in the United States in Columbus, Ohio, a few hours away from her hometown of Youngstown, Ohio. After a series of interviews, Nigro was hired as one of two brewers who would help to launch BrewDog USA. She flew back to the U.S. on New Year’s Eve 2016, and has spent the first part of 2017 working around the clock to help launch the company’s stateside endeavor. Nigro has been working with a small team to do everything from sourcing ingredients and supplies to reading construction blueprints as the groundwork was laid for brewing to begin. DogTap, the bar and taproom in the facility, opened at the end of February and the first brew was April 10. Nigro is both grateful and in awe of the amount of faith BrewDog has had in her so far, especially at the beginning of her career. Her family has come to accept her decision to pursue beer over medicine, especially as they have seen her rapid success. Everything Nigro has experienced in her career so far has surpassed her expectations. She envisioned starting at a small brewery with an upscale version of a homebrew kit. “I wasn’t expecting to start at this large of a scale,” Nigro said. “It’s all worked out so perfectly. I never imagined this is where I would end up.”

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There are three main features that make the Sistem51 noteworthy. First, like the original Swatch quartz watches, it has only 51 components, whereas most mechanical watches have upwards of 100. Also like the original Swatch, its assembly is entirely automated. Finally, it will cost just $150. The four models are Sistem Red, Sistem Blue, Sistem Black and Sistem White. The red and blue models have translucent plastic cases and black silicone straps with accent-color stitching. Their dials are black with a red or blue central seconds hand, respectively. The bezel is in black plastic with white Super-LumiNova hour markers. Through the caseback, a transparent crystal rotor is visible, as well a printed “star-burst” pattern. The Sistem Black has a black leather strap and a different printed pattern on the dial. Its back features a “vortex” pattern. The Sistem White has a more minimalist dial design with brightly colored dots and no hour markers on the bezel or the dial. It comes on a white silicone strap. Swatch designed the Sistem51 from the ground up: it uses no components from other watches, and the company has applied for 17 patents for its design. Each watch is constructed on a 20-meter-long assembly line in a clean-room environment, then hermetically sealed. No human intervention is necessary. Even the regulating of the movement, traditionally a time-consuming manual process, is hands-free: a laser adjusts the movement to an accuracy of +/-7 seconds a day. A truly amazing watch and a worthy add-on to our top 10 Swatch watches list. What are your personal top 10 Swatch watches? What do you think about the Sistem51? Let me know in the comments of this post. We will update our list whenever a new Swatch watch is introduced that is worthy of being added to this curated selection. This post has originally been published in March 2014 and has since been updated.

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Curb Markers from das Manufacturing can be applied to just about any flat surface. Stick them on concrete or asphalt with a choice of das adhesive. Permanently mark valves, meters, manholes, or any equipment locations where conventional signage cannot be used. The markers can be customized, numbered and imprinted with variable data, UPC and QR codes. The line offers over 120 stock titles, which are easy to use and easy to locate.

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It’s the ugly, not-so-little, secret no one mentions inside Sydney’s plush, appointment-only luxury goods boutiques: The rising tide of dirty money being laundered through their perfectly polished doors. Nor is anyone talking about the recent raid on one Sydney boutique, with police declining to reveal which store was the target, its identity now a closely guarded secret within this glamorous world of ultra-high price tags. “There is no doubt that organised criminals are using luxury goods to launder money and move it offshore,” NSW Crime Commission executive director Darren Bennett told the Herald. Bennett’s comments were made days before NSW Police seized yet more luxury goods, revealing on Wednesday they had confiscated millions of dollars in luxury watches and cars through Strike Force Tromperie targeting money laundering at the centre of an alleged $1 billion criminal operation. Police raids are not a good look for brands that invest billions of dollars globally on cultivating a glamorous, celebrity-endorsed image, from Hermes naming one of its most famous – and expensive - purses after Grace Kelly, to Cate Blanchett becoming the face of Armani and Louis Vuitton. Occasionally, some raise the alarm. It was staff at Sydney’s Paspaley boutique on Martin Place whose tip to authorities resulted in the arrest and eventual conviction of Rajina Subramaniam after she defrauded her employer, the financial group ING, of more than $43 million. The proceeds were then allegedly placed into private accounts that funded a luxurious shopping habit, including more than $16 million on jewellery. Years later, Commonwealth and state law enforcement agencies say the situation has only deteriorated with organised criminals laundering money through luxury goods on an “industrial scale”. “That is something I would never go on the record about ... that sort of talk really spooks our customer base, but I can tell you people do come in with vast sums of cash to spend,” says the manager of an exclusive Sydney jewellery boutique, one of only a handful prepared to speak to the Herald, and on condition of anonymity. “Recently, I was left holding $400,000 after a cash sale. Cash is still king. “All the big boutiques have money counting machines like you find in a bank. Personally, I believe there is a moral decision retailers must make to alert authorities if they are suspicious about where money is coming from … but we are not law enforcers, we are not a government agency, we are a retailer. While there is nothing illegal about making a big sale, neither do we want to be dragged into something unseemly down the track either, if we can avoid it.” Local management from firms including Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Chanel, Dior, Hermes and Gucci did not respond to repeated queries about money laundering and luxury goods sales in Australia. Australian Retailers Association chief executive officer Paul Zahra, the former CEO of David Jones, said large cash transactions over $10,000 in retail were “not normal these days”. “When it comes to rules and regulations it is a grey area about reporting suspicious cash transactions. Some retailers do record cash transactions over $10,000 as good business practice in case of an inquiry from law enforcement,” Zahra said, adding that overall, cash transactions accounted for less than 10 per cent of retail sales in Australia. Multiple Commonwealth and State crime agency sources the Herald spoke with agreed that Sydney had become a magnet for luxury goods money laundering, the items being resold on a booming secondary market, and often at great profit. These law enforcement agencies are supporting long-proposed new laws targeting money laundering, but question if they go far enough. Currently, banks and other financial institutions, cryptocurrency providers, lawyers, pubs and clubs, car dealers, casinos and gold bullion dealers, must report transfers of $10,000 or more to the national finance monitoring agency AUSTRAC. These new laws would see AUSTRAC’s remit extend to so-called “Tranche Two” entities, including accountants, trust and company service providers, real estate agents and dealers in precious metals and stones. This could potentially include luxury retailers selling high-end jewels, but not the sale of other popular items like designer handbags. Despite being a founding member of global money laundering watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Australia is one of only five jurisdictions, including China, Haiti, Madagascar and the United States, out of more than 200 FATF members, that does not regulate cash sales of $10,000 plus in jewels. In April, the federal Attorney-General’s Department commenced long-awaited consultation on tranche-two reforms. The department is now developing a second consultation paper informed by industry submissions and feedback. Further political pressure for change has come from high-profile cases, like dead fraudster Melissa Caddick spending hundreds of thousands of dollars she’d swindled from unsuspecting investors on Dior ballgowns and custom-made Stefano Canturi jewels. Slain Sydney drug lord Alen Moradian also poured equally large sums into his unquenchable thirst for gold-trimmed Versace, from $50,000 logo-emblazoned dining chairs to a Versace shower curtain. Recently, Australian Border Force officials came across a haul of Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Chanel handbags, all genuine stock purchased in Australia with money suspected to have come from drug deals. Details of the discovery are scant and remain the subject of an ongoing investigation. The bags were reportedly being exported to Asia to be sold for “clean” money. The most recent roll call of brands forfeited to the Commonwealth’s Australian Financial Security Authority includes Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co, Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Prada, Christian Dior, Patek Philippe, Harry Winston, Rolex, Tag Heuer, Breitling, Hublot, Audemars Piguet, Panerai, Piaget and Omega. “Gucci handbags, Rolex watches and prized artworks are being purchased at record levels by criminals using the spoils of crime,” chief executive officer of global lobbying group Transparency International Australia Clancy Moore told the Herald. “This is a classic way to launder dirty money and far too often simply flies under the radar of authorities whilst businesses turn a blind eye.” In the past two years the domestic luxury goods sector has boomed, attracting an influx of global brands opening multi-million-dollar stores in Sydney and Melbourne. They’re all here for one reason: to capture a larger slice of the burgeoning, unregulated luxury goods market that analysts value at more than $5 billion a year. It can take years and complex legal battles to prove or disprove items are the proceeds of crime before they can eventually be sold by the state or Commonwealth, the money then ending up in public coffers. While designer handbags and watches may seem innocuous enough, Amelia McDonald, acting commander of the Australian Federal Police Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce, said seizing them was a “crucial” aspect of disrupting organised crime. “Criminals accept that going to jail is a risk and ‘part of the business’ in their life,” McDonald said. “What has a real impact on them is when we take their houses, their cars and the luxury goods they buy as a result of criminal endeavours. Organised crime is motivated purely by greed; taking away what their greed gets them is a big blow to them as individuals.” Some items draw more attention than others, like the diamond-encrusted bras seized by the AFP as part of its Operation Elbrus investigation into a large-scale tax fraud and money laundering syndicate. It defrauded the tax system of more than $105 million and resulted in the sentencing of 14 people. More than 1500 criminal assets including bank accounts, cryptocurrency, cars, boats and real estate worth an estimated $550 million are currently in the control of the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA), which is responsible for preserving and managing property obtained under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Once an asset has been forfeited to the Commonwealth, it can be disposed of by the Official Trustee with the proceeds deposited into the Confiscated Assets Account (CAA). “You may not be aware that the item you are looking at purchasing at auction has had a colourful history, but the criminals who have lost their possessions are certainly aware they no longer have them,” said Marcel Savary, the national service delivery manager at AFSA. AFSA manages the CAA and facilitates the deposits of funds and the payment of grants as directed by the Attorney-General’s Department. More than $55 million was distributed to crime prevention programs in the 2022-23 financial year, while more than $680 million has been deposited to the CAA in the last 12 years. NSW Crime Commission’s Darren Bennett said big-ticket brands, including Hermes Birkin bags and Rolex watches, were among the most popular purchases for money launderers. Not only did they “hold their value”, but some appreciate over time, especially if they come with original receipts and authenticity papers from boutiques which distinguish them from the “superfakes” flooding the market. A common feature in police raids is that many of the seized goods are still in the original packaging and have never been used. Bennett said money launderers were also happy to go on lengthy waiting lists at these exclusive boutiques, with their prized and coveted items often not arriving for years, “further distancing their dirty money from its original source”. All this at a time the luxury sector in Australia is making record profits. Despite rising interest rates and costs of living, lingering pandemic impacts and fewer international tourist arrivals, in 2022 Hermes Australia’s pre-tax profit was $126.4 million, double that of 2020. Hermes, which sells $100,000 handbags and throws extravagant parties for its biggest spenders, has a chapter on money laundering in its Business Code of Conduct. It warns staff to be vigilant and follow the laws of the local market, but also reinforces the need to maintain absolute discretion about customers. Louis Vuitton Australia’s revenue in 2022 surged nearly $150 million to more than $685 million. Chanel’s local operations made profits of $86.3 million, a 32 per cent jump on the year before. Chanel fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky put it succinctly last year when he spoke to the Australian Financial Review Magazine about buoyant trading conditions, saying: “Everything, is flying everywhere”. Today, designer watches can sell for up to $1 million in Sydney, while former bikie associate Mark Judge now rates as one of the city’s leading luxury watch salesmen, regularly posting his diamond-festooned timepieces on social media. He did not respond to the Herald’s queries. Such high-value designer accessories are also easily transported across borders. Globally, the re-sale market is strong, while vendor confidentiality further obscures exactly who is selling them. But the net is getting tighter. Last year NSW police were granted new powers in their efforts to rein in money laundering, allowing them to target and prosecute people without a specific offence. “We can use evidence and intelligence to identify unexplained wealth and take action to seize property without the person being charged,” Bennett explained. “That has been a very big assistance in these investigations.” Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.

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The dog who saved the day in a Super Bowl ad for Budweiser comes by his acting skills honestly. Roy Hawn Russell, a Labrador Retriever, played the dog in the commercial that saved a beer delivery to a town blanketed in snow in the ad that debuted Sunday. The dog belongs to actors Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. “Don’t get me wrong I love watching football but tonight was all about watching our dog Roy Hawn Russell star in his first superbowl commercial,” Hawn wrote on her Instagram page. The ad featured Budweiser’s famous Clydesdales, who were enlisted to deliver kegs of beer along a snowy mountain pass “the old school way.” When the pack encounters blinding snow and appears to lose its way, Roy charges in to save the day and leads the horses to the bar to deliver the beer. Hawn’s daughter, actress Kate Hudson, also posted a video on her Instagram page of the family holding a watch party Sunday. In her video, Russell can be heard telling Roy that he was just “in front of more people than any actor in this family has ever been in front of at one time.” © 2024 Cox Media Group

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The introduction to my work-in-progress programmatic concert piece, “The Winter Solstice”. Formatted in a similar fashion to a ballet (with scenes rather than movements), the Winter Solstice is based off an original scenario by myself which involves the traditions of the forest animals every year on December 24th, the day of the Winter Solstice is observed. The introduction serves to set the scene of the frozen, snow covered forest in the midst of winter. A few notable motifs for the piece are introduced here, namely the opening statement of the solo flute and clarinet and the lyrical oboe solo near the middle. The theme played by the oboe will serve as the main overall theme of the entire piece and help connect it all together.

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4 Ways Artificial Intelligence Improves Software Development To state that AI in software development is changing different aspects of a developer’s life will be an understatement, in fact, according to a recent Deloitte report AI-enhanced software development processes could help the average developer be 10X more productive than they would be on their own. Today’s reality is that artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being actively applied in different industries and is improving business efficiencies across the globe. In other words, AI technology has already, for numerous industries, brought a revolution in how things are done, and the software development industry is no exception. In fact, the software development industry may be one of the industries where AI technology may have already started a complete revolution. As more and more innovative applications are explored, it is expected that AI technology will completely change the way developers write and maintain code. Some experts, like Pete Warden, an author, a scientist, and a Google research engineer, believe that thanks to machine learning and AI technologies, the software jobs of the future will not even involve programming. While this notion is a matter of debate, it provides a realistic insight into the magnitude of AI technology’s impact in software development. Here are four pointers explaining the role of AI in software development in improving software development processes: How AI Will Change Software Development and Applications and The Impact it Currently Has Shorter Software Development Lifecycles A software development process consists of several steps. Unfortunately, many of these steps are quite time-consuming, making the entire process of developing market-ready software slow. Now, this process may not necessarily be slow, but the market demands often require software development teams to work with almost unrealistic deadlines. This is where machine learning, deep learning, and AI in software become important. While there is still sometime before AI is integrated into the entire software development process, many teams across the globe have already started using deep learning and machine learning to speed up one of the most important yet most time-consuming steps of the software development process: testing. Traditionally, software tests aimed at finding bugs before the deployment stage had to be run manually. This was not just time-consuming but also involved an enormous scope of human error. As a result, many users would find bugs in the software after being rolled out to the market. Nowadays, software testing is completely different. Machine learning and deep learning algorithms are deployed that conduct automated and continuous tests, freeing up numerous valuable hours in the typical developer’s day. It is also worth noting that using machine learning and deep learning algorithms allows software development teams to test more scenarios and find more bugs, minimizing the chances of a paying user finding a bug. In other words, AI-enabled software testing allows development teams to cut down development time and still reduce their failure rate and produce a bug-free product. The Advent Of Programming Assistants AI-powered virtual assistants are finding applications in a variety of industries, including development. Unfortunately, modern software developers have to read and seek references from lengthy documentation and spend an unrealistic amount of time debugging code. Programming assistants can help reduce the time taken to complete such processes. Modern programming assistants, such as Codota for Java and Kite for Python, offer superb time-saving features such as just-in-time recommendations and help, autocomplete features for code, and even code examples. Another AI coding assistant is Tabnine, an AI-powered code completion tool that supports over 30 programming languages. Tabnine is perhaps one of the most popular AI-powered development assistants, with over one million active users. Programs like Tabnine and Codota are even capable of ‘learning’ from past experiences. With this ability, these tools can identify possible errors and highlight them in real-time when the development process is underway. Experts believe soon AI technology can be used to automatically identify errors and make the necessary changes without human intervention. Also read our related post on Software Development Outsourcing Produce Precise Estimates It’s no secret that AI technologies possess the ability to ‘learn’ from data that is fed to them. This ability is being actively used to produce budget and timeline estimates for software development projects. Not surprisingly, the estimates produced are incredibly precise. In order to produce a realistic prediction, an in-depth understanding of context and subject matter expertise. Both of these things can be ‘taught’ to an AI. As a result, AI technologies can accurately predict roadblocks that may emerge during the span of the software development process. It can also precisely predict the amount of time, effort, and money required to complete a specific software project. This ability to produce accurate estimates has serious implications. For instance, this can help development agencies plan the number of software projects they can take and adjust their pricing accordingly. In addition, this may result in a better experience for the clients of development agencies as they will be able to start projects with realistic expectations that are highly likely to be met in the future. AI in Software Development helping in Code Refactoring In order to efficiently migrate to better technologies, maintaining a clean code is critical. 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The Physical Therapy Practice Manager’s Guide to Virtual Medical Receptionists When managing a front desk for your physical therapy practice, two options exist: human physical therapy receptionists and healthcare kiosks. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic made kiosks seem like the most reasonable option. However, human receptionists still prevail due to their ability to deal with complex situations and to provide the human touch. This is especially important in the physical therapy practice, where building empathy and trust with your patients is vital. Still, the concerns of safety, burnout, and high turnover plague the use of in-person receptionists, and so physical therapy practices continue to find ways to optimize their front desk operations. In that regard, there is one more option still unexplored by many practices: virtual medical receptionists. This combines the best of both worlds – the human touch and flexibility of in-person medical receptionists and the safety and minimal physical headcount offered by kiosks. Understandably, some practices are anxious about what virtual medical receptionists have to offer due to their novelty. After all, front desk work is traditionally done in person. To clarify and elaborate on what virtual medical receptionists are and what they can do for your physical therapy practice, here’s a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about them: What is a virtual medical receptionist? “Virtual receptionists” are receptionists that attend front desks remotely. Aside from the difference in work setup, virtual receptionists share the same roles and responsibilities as in-person receptionists. A “virtual medical receptionist” is a medical receptionist who remotely attends the front desks of healthcare practices, such as physical therapy clinics. Virtual medical receptionists perform the same tasks and functions as their in-person counterparts. These tasks include facilitating the check-in process of patients and operating the EMR, as well as administrative tasks like: - Answering phone calls - Responding to emails - Scheduling appointments - Sending appointment reminders Benefits of using virtual medical receptionists At first glance, the advantages of a remote front desk seem to favor only the receptionist. In reality, your customer experience and patient retention can benefit significantly from virtual medical receptionists. Here are some benefits of going virtual with your medical front desk: The medical front desk serves a crucial role in physical therapy operations by managing the patient flow and intake. Thus, a receptionist must always be available behind the counter to facilitate the check-in process. However, a front desk can become empty due to: - Paid time off - Emergency leaves - Sick leaves - Sudden absences due to uncontrollable personal circumstances In the event of an empty front desk, the providers are often the ones that are delegated front desk work. However, this results in them splitting their attention between treating patients and administrative tasks, leading to: - Provider frustration. Providers are dedicated only to providing physical therapy services to their clients. Giving them additional responsibilities outside of that scope can frustrate them. - Worse customer experience. One of two unfavorable outcomes may occur: either the provider has to constantly pause an ongoing patient appointment to attend to newly arrived patients, or the provider has to focus completely on the current patient and leave the front desk empty. In both cases, patients will become irritated. - Unbilled appointments. 80% of appointments that were unbilled the first time are never billed again. This happens either because the provider lacks knowledge of the proper billing process or forgets to bill the patient before or after the appointment. Thus, having dedicated receptionists attending the front desk at all times is critical. In that regard, your physical therapy receptionists are much more likely to be more available in a remote work setup. Rather than being physically present behind the front desk, they can attend the front desk remotely and live-stream themselves on a kiosk at the prompt of a patient. This allows the receptionist to be flexible in performing front desk work despite personal circumstances at home. This doesn’t necessarily mean that virtual medical receptionists no longer take time off. However, letting your medical receptionists work remotely does have the likelihood of reducing leaves. Plus, should a receptionist suddenly become unavailable, other remote receptionists within the front desk team can fill in. This ensures that the front desk is effectively attended to at all times. Medical receptionists have a very high turnover rate due to the exhausting nature of the role. They face multiple situations, such as: - Challenging patients. Agitated patients with specific expectations about the offered services are hard to calm down. - Heavy patient traffic. Receptionists must be able to attend to each patient with the same level of focus and care, which becomes difficult during busy days. - Appointment scheduling issues. The scheduling preferences of providers and patients can vary wildly, possibly leading to patients being frustrated if the appointment is set on a date they didn’t want. Combined with everyday travel to and from the clinic, these factors can result in burnout and turnover. Generally, turnover occurs after 6-12 months into a receptionist’s tenure, and searching and hiring the next receptionist will take up to 3 months. This is a considerable amount of time when your front desk is insufficiently staffed. In other words, medical receptionist turnover can be fatal to your clinic. One of the most notable features of virtual medical receptionists is that they can work from anywhere – in most cases, they work from home. Such a setup is a highly desirable prospect, especially for front desk roles where physical presence is often required. The ability to work from the comfort of their own home alleviates the stress of many difficult situations: - Challenging patients can make the receptionist feel tense in their presence, which is less likely to happen if they’re working from home. - Heavy patient traffic can be easily managed through collaboration with other medical receptionists who can jump in another’s stead in case of unavailability or other issues. - Appointment scheduling issues can be alleviated with the help of scheduling software to ensure that receptionists can find the most favorable time for both the provider and the patient. Altogether, working remotely results in a much lower likelihood of burnout and turnover for your physical therapy receptionists. Safer work conditions COVID-19 made remote work necessary to ensure the safety of staff. While the dangers of the pandemic have slowly declined, the concern of safety still remains amidst factors such as: - Traffic accidents - City pollution - Harsh weather conditions - Other possible illnesses In an in-person work setup, physical therapy receptionists have to face these factors on a daily basis. They have to deal with risks of sickness or worsened physical well-being. On the other hand, they’re at much lower risk if they work remotely. This is because they don’t need to travel or leave their homes to perform their work. Thus, letting your receptionists work remotely is much safer than having them work in the office. In addition, you also don’t need to spend on additional facilities and protocols to make the work environment safer. Virtual medical receptionists vs. In-person medical receptionists One of the common objections against virtual medical receptionists is that an in-person work setup is still superior due to factors such as the human touch and lower expenses. While those are valid concerns, in practice, enabling remote reception is actually more beneficial. Here’s how: Consistency of performance Typically, physical therapy receptionists are trained to provide a consistently positive customer experience for your patients. However, due to traffic or other external factors, their performance may be negatively affected, which can reflect in their actual performance. Plus, untimely leaves, absences, and other emergencies can leave a dent in your clinic’s image. Virtual medical receptionists often work from their homes. This means they are far less likely to be affected by the same factors. As a result, they can perform much more consistently than if they work in person. Plus, virtual medical receptionists have one distinct advantage: when a receptionist in a specific location is unavailable, you have to rely on other receptionists who are available. However, the first option may not be possible if you have a small front desk team for that location. On the other hand, under a remote setup, if a receptionist becomes unavailable, other receptionists can easily fill in regardless of where they are. A remote setup also allows you to leverage a single front desk team rather than multiple teams for all your locations, which can enforce a consistent customer experience throughout your entire front desk operations. Managing multiple locations involves the challenge of ensuring that each clinic has a sufficiently staffed front desk. However, some locations may face less traffic than others during specific time periods, leading to underutilization and lower ROI for some receptionists. In the long run, this can be financially detrimental, as you will be spending more on less busy clinics. With virtual medical receptionists, you can solve multiple facets of this issue by: - Being able to cover multiple locations simultaneously. With the proper virtual receptionist platform, each receptionist is capable of attending to multiple front desks at the same time. - Leveraging the same front desk team. Instead of having multiple front desk teams, you can use a single receptionist team for all your locations. - Allowing you to reduce the headcount. You can focus on utilizing the most skilled receptionists to run all of your front desk operations, which streamlines the customer experience as well. One of the usual challenges of staffing a front desk is location. Typically, you need to look for the ideal candidate who lives near the location and, ideally, the best-skilled candidates are the most desired. However, those candidates may be located far from the clinic and are unwilling to either relocate or travel far distances for work. On the other hand, you may not want to employ candidates with skills that are below your minimum expectations. With virtual medical receptionists, the challenge of distance is non-existent. You can employ virtually anyone from anywhere in the country or even the world. This allows you to search for the best receptionist candidates without worrying about geological restraints. Why use a virtual receptionist platform? To leverage virtual medical receptionists, you need to use the proper platform that allows you to enable your receptionists to work remotely and live-stream themselves for every patient interaction. While there are workarounds to simulate a front desk through various apps, it’s always best to use a virtual receptionist platform because it offers essential features for enabling remote front desk operations. Here are reasons why you should consider using a virtual receptionist platform: Dedicated virtual front desk software Some video conferencing platforms, like Zoom and Google Meet, may allow you to replicate the same live-streaming functionality of a virtual receptionist platform. However, these platforms lack many features that a dedicated virtual receptionist platform would have, such as: - Check-in and check-out functionalities - Automated visitor arrival notifications - Digital intake forms - Lightweight web-based operations In addition, platforms are capable of additional dedicated features that support crucial front desk functions like: - Document scanning - ID capture - Payment verification Ideally, a virtual receptionist platform should be able to run on multiple types of hardware. This ensures that, regardless of your current resources, you can enable remote front desk operations for your clinic. On the other hand, if you want to maximize the effectiveness of virtual receptionists, you may want to consider using kiosks to run your platform. There are two main types of kiosks: - Desktop displays – All-in-one desktops that run exclusively on a virtual receptionist platform and are usually placed on the reception counter. Ideal for small clinics. - Freestanding kiosks – Kiosks that are stationed around the reception area. Best for larger practices. Both types of kiosks usually have the following features: - An interactive touchscreen display that shows the live-streaming receptionist and provides digital intake forms - Webcam for ID capture and a receptionist’s view of the patient - Document scanner for capturing files - Temperature scanner While you can run sufficiently with your current equipment, using kiosks allows you to enable streamlined virtual front desk operations properly. Traditionally, medical receptionists are evaluated based on observation and metrics to measure their effectiveness behind the front desk. This, however, requires active supervision to watch and keep track of their performance. A virtual receptionist platform can automate this process through a reporting dashboard. This dashboard will record metrics such as: - Their activeness in responding to each prompt - The amount of time for each interaction - The location of the interaction Such metrics can give you an idea of how active they are with their tasks. It also provides you with a perspective of how busy each location is if you handle multiple clinics. What to look for in a virtual receptionist platform Many virtual receptionist platforms available today offer general features that enable front desk operations for various industries. However, physical therapy practices have specific requirements, such as ensuring patient data confidentiality. Thus, you must search for a virtual receptionist platform that can cater to such requirements and any particular needs you have for your clinic. Here’s what you have to look for in your virtual receptionist platform: As with all other equipment or additions to your current workflow, you must be able to determine whether a virtual receptionist platform subscribes to comply with HIPAA regulations. This is vital, especially if you plan to use a web camera for ID capture. A patient’s picture can be taken without your knowledge by a third party with some control over your kiosks. Ideally, a virtual receptionist platform should come packed with everything you need to run your front desk operations as soon as you install it in your clinic. However, it’s also best if the platform is capable of modification because: - Your physical therapy clinic asks for specific requirements from your patients. Thus, you may want to modify the digital intake forms to accommodate those specifications. - A physical therapy practice is still a business. Your brand image should be reflected in every corner of your practice. Since your patients will face your kiosks every time they visit your practice, so it’s crucial that your clinic’s branding is also found in your kiosks. In particular, the platform should allow you to have flexibility in customizing: - The content of the digital intake forms - Branding of the kiosks (both software and kiosk) - Routing of each front desk interaction Consistent technical support When first installing a virtual receptionist platform, you will have a thorough discussion with the platform supplier on implementing and using the platform for your practice. Their involvement, however, must continue for as long as you use the platform. The platform supplier should be able to help you through factors like: - Deteriorating equipment - Unexpected software bugs - New hardware or software needs This is especially important for physical therapy practices where front desk operations have to be consistently up and running. Should you face any issues with the platform, the supplier should be one call away to help you. Plus, if there are any updates to their software or hardware, the manufacturer must let you know accordingly so that you can have an informed decision on the current version of your equipment. Standing out in the physical therapy space requires you to leverage emerging business technologies that optimize your workflow. Since your front desk stands as the vanguard of your clinic, the next necessary step is to leverage virtual medical receptionists through a remote front desk solution like WelcomeWare.

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I Always Threw the Shell of Watermelon Until I Got Married and My Husband Told me What Few Know! Watermelon is awesome and we all love it, right? YES, especially in the hot summer days, which is really good for you. Why – well, that’s easy to answer! Because watermelons are loaded with healthy nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins and they can provide many health benefits. Watermelon will keep you hydrated, cleanse your organism from all harmful toxins, etc. But, nobody likes the watermelon shell (rind). We usually throw them away. But, did you know that watermelon rinds are actually edible? The answer is yes, and you just have to take a look at the article below and find out more about this. Watermelon rind – it’s the firm white part of the fruit that’s left behind after the bright pink flesh has been eaten or scooped away. Unfortunately, we tend to throw this part of the fruit, but it has a lot health benefits. Watermelon rind has a diuretic effect, it may be helpful in lowering blood pressure and maintaining proper kidney function. You’ll be amazed when we tell you that a recent study has revealed that watermelon rind is a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Magnesium, Zinc and Potassium. The red watermelon has lycopene in high quantities. Lycopene is an antioxidant and helps to prevent many diseases. It is found that 95% percent of the food value in watermelon is actually found in the rind. You should also know that many people around the world use the watermelon rinds in many different dishes, meals, etc. – because they have a mild flavor. Other people also use the watermelon rinds in healing purposes, because they are loaded with healthy nutrients and can provide many health benefits. Can I ask you something – do you feel like you’ve somehow lost your sex drive? If YES, then you should start consuming watermelon rind immediately. It has the ability to increase your libido, mostly because of its citrulline content. You should also know that the watermelon rind is added as an ingredient to many libido-boosting supplements on the market. Many different studies have also discovered that citrulline is good against mild erectile dysfunction. The watermelon rind is loaded with fiber as well, which means that it will help you lose all the excess weight, because it has the power to save you from overeating and taking more calories than your body needs. The watermelon rind, as well as the watermelon itself is also a diuretic, so they can help you lose water weight. People, let’s face it – there are more than enough reasons to add watermelon rinds into your healthy diet. So, the next time you eat watermelon, make sure you don’t waste these healthy watermelon parts. You can include them into your nutrition in many different ways: they can be eaten like that or added into salads for an extra tasty crunch; you may add them into soups, stews and stir-fries. Many parts of the world turn the watermelon rind into relishes, preserves, jams and candies, so it’s up to you to decide how you want to include it, eat it and consume its benefits.

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