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We had time to learn and practice good body mechanics, and now, months or years later, maybe we've gotten lazy, picked up bad habits, or made adjustments because the room we work in is too small. The main reason massage therapists' bodies begin to hurt is bad body mechanics. We are really good at modifying and compensating our body mechanics for: To help therapists who are in their first year out of massage school and those who've been massaging for 20 years, here are the most important body mechanics practices to stay working pain-free. Using feet and legs to your full advantage takes some discipline, but the rest of your body mechanics falls apart if you don't begin here. Get grounded - planting both feet on the floor beneath you is the beginning to build the rest of your body mechanics on top of. Feel the weight of your body evenly distributed between the front, back, and sides of your feet. Spread your toes and lay them evenly on the floor. Use different stances - A bow stance or archers stance is when one foot is in front of the other. Massage therapists may use this stance for effleurage, compression, or when you need to recruit deeper pressure. The second widely used stance during massage work is the horse stance or symmetrical stance. This is when feet are hip-width apart, toes pointing forward and facing your work. The horse stance is good for petrissage and tapotement. Weight shift - The weight shift is fundamental during your massage work. Depending on the stance you use, you will shift your weight consistently from front to back foot or left to right foot. This keeps your legs active, reducing strain on your back and helping reduce strain to your arms by using the legs for strength. Getting more pressure - Our legs are built for power, more so than our arms, so it would be silly not to use our legs the majority of the time during massage work when needing more pressure. A good body mechanics practice uses the legs to get power and deliver it through the arms, which are merely a delivery tool. Trying to muscle pressure with the upper body is a sure way to fatigue and put your body at risk of injury. Mindful placement of your head and how your shoulder girdle is used to approach your massage work will keep the neck and upper back healthy and pain-free. Head - The placement of your head is directly related to any soreness or tightness you may feel in your neck. Remember, in anatomy learning the weight of the human head is equivalent to an 11-pound bowling ball? Eleven pounds is a lot when looking down at your work all day or tilting your head to the side to see your work. The best body mechanics practice for the head and neck is keeping your head in a neutral position. Tilting or cocking the head, also known as the nurturing head, puts unnecessary strain on neck muscles. Shoulders - Do you find your shoulders have crept up towards your ears sometimes? When we get into the work in front of us, it's easy to forget the body mechanics we know. Check-in periodically and lower those shoulders down away from your ears when you find yourself wearing them like earrings. Serratus Anterior - This muscle is important to have engaged on the working arm or arms. The serratus anterior muscle sits under the armpit along the rib cage. When used correctly, it prevents the scapula from retracting when you use that arm. The scapula can protract and retract. If you hold your arm in front of you in a straight line, you can practice this motion in the air. Now imagine you used that arm for a massage stroke, and as you applied pressure, the scapula retracted, you just lost all your pressure. When the serratus anterior is engaged, it's working to stabilize your whole arm, making it an effective massage tool and allowing the arm to remain relaxed in the process. Using a variety of tools will prevent overuse injury to one area of the body. Get creative and use tools other than open hands at least 40% of the time. Tools - Massage tools available for use include hands, fists, fingers, thumbs, knuckles, elbows, and forearms. Yes, also parts of legs and feet if doing something like Thia Massage or Shiatsu, but we are sticking to traditional table work for this discussion. Stack joints - This is a simple rule to follow and will lead to many years of pain-free massaging. When you approach the massage table with your thumb as a tool, for example, you should have the joints from the thumb and up the arm stacked in a straight line. You can also think of this as bone supporting bone. The bones of the thumb support the first metacarpal, which supports the radius, which supports the humerus. When you perform a massage stroke with bone supporting bone, the tension or strain to the soft tissues of that working arm and tool is minimal. Stacking the joints can be thought of as keeping the joints in a straight line down the arm to the tool you are using. Limit some movements - Some movements of the arm and hand lead to overuse injury when used in excess. One is the grasping motion of the hands. Grasping, especially when using pressure, puts a lot of strain on the hands. Have you ever heard someone who's not a massage therapist say, "My hands are already tired; how do you do this all day?" Grasping is used in petrissage and kneading but should be kept to a minimum. Another movement to limit is supination of the forearm. This is mainly used during petrissage when the scooping motion leaves you supinating a little at each stroke's end. This supination of the forearm can lead to elbow tendonitis, which is hard to cure without taking weeks off work. Grasping and supinating is a double whammy and is bound to bring tendonitis. Avoid - Unlike the limited movements above, there are a couple of things to avoid completely during massage work. One is curled fingers and bringing your fingers toward you for a massage stroke. Let's say, for example, you are working seated at the head of the table on your supine client's neck. Many massage therapists cup the scalp in both palms and massage the occiput with fingertips (see picture above). If you've tried this for more than 2 minutes with gravity and the weight of someone's head in your hands, you know those fingers and hands get tired quickly! Instead of bending the fingers and curling them into the palms, let's bend at the metacarpophalangeal joint and hold. Then use the table as a fulcrum to push into the sub-occipital muscles. Just as effective for the client and much easier on your hands. The other thing to avoid completely is thumb circles. I often get resistance to this statement. I know we love to circle our thumbs, but they wear out easily, and there is a safer way to circle the thumbs. If you use a braced thumb and compress, then circle, it saves your thumbs, and the client doesn't know the difference. As a massage therapist, you really are an athlete in what you do. It would help if you had a certain level of fitness and conditioning to see clients full-time. Core - Having a strong core helps prevent back injury while doing massage work. Always engage your core before lifting a limb for range of motion or even compressions. Really, engaging your core throughout your massage session is good practice and makes your work feel stronger and more supported. Breathe - Your breath should be flowing as you go through your massage session. One way to keep breathing consciously is to exhale on the exertion or delivery of a stroke and inhale on the backstroke. For example, during an effleurage down a client's back, it would be an exhale as you go down the back and an inhale on the way back up. Be Smart - Work smarter, not harder, to save your body from injury. Always adjust the table to your working height EVERY massage. If a certain client requires a variation from your normal table height, make a note in their chart, so you are ready before they get on the table. If you share a room with other massage therapists, don't get lazy thinking the table height is close enough. Even one shift at the wrong table height is enough to start an injury on your already overworked body. Can you use heat, cupping, or a topical analgesic to make your work easier? Add one of these and let it sit while working on a different part of the body. When you come back to the area, it should respond to your work faster, and you saved your hands a little. Become ambidextrous - The faster you can work easily from both sides of the massage table, the better. Practice, practice until you are comfortable delivering strokes with right and left hands equally. Certain massage techniques may feel awkward with your non-dominant hand, but you leave yourself at risk for injury until you have it down confidently. It will become second nature with practice. Sometimes, even we don't know until we are in the middle of an ongoing busy schedule. These Body Mechanics Practices should be re-visited periodically because there is always somewhere we can improve. If today it's head placement, next month it may be core strengthening. Make comments below or ask questions for clarification. Until next time Be fit, be strong, and use good body mechanics. 👇 Get your free body mechanics checklist to keep you on track by clicking the picture below. 👇 Come hang with us, where we are happy and massaging pain-free. Don't worry, your information will not be shared.

Artists and creatives have faced some of the most direct consequences of the Shelter In Place orders all over the world. It’s time to find new marketing strategies to support your practice online. Whether you want to sell artwork, emerge as a creative thought leader, or simply bump up the Google search ranking for your creative content, SEO optimization and holistic marketing strategies can help. To support the Patch community, we’re providing a free SEO webinar with Gray Area Creative Development Director Niki Selken and Digital Marketing Strategist Sarah Vickers-Webb, who specializes in non-profit and technology sectors. Join this one-time webinar to learn how to optimize and best future-proof your search marketing.

Governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state, Mr Seyi Makinde has accused the Oyo state government under the administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi of reckless management of the financial resources of the state and enrichment of few government officials and their friends. In a statement signed recently by his media aide, Mr Dotun Oyelade, Makinde said the state government misappropriated state funds in all sectors of government especially in health, education and agriculture. In education, Makinde questioned last week’s announcement of the award of N5.7billion contract to renovate schools in the state, with some schools billed for completion on April 30. Makinde called for explanations on how the state government would expend N5.7 billion on the renovation in 15 days. He described the three model schools set to be commissioned as inadequate to address school infrastructure deficit, insufficiently motivated and inadequate teachers. In health, Makinde said, in spite of N116 billion debt, hospitals remained pitiably underfunded, lacking in drugs, equipment, manpower and in a state of disrepair. “Part of government propaganda to hoodwink unsuspecting members of the public was the announcement last week that N5.7bn contract has been awarded to renovate schools in the state and that a substantial part of the renovation will be completed before the resumption of schools on April 30. “We want the government to explain how a large chunk of almost N6bn will be expended on the renovation in 15 days. The impression is being given that this arrangement is not only graft inclined but it is money that is already misappropriated,” the statement said.

Capstone Project (Campus-Only Access) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Health, Human Services and Public Policy Collaborative Health & Human Services Nonprofit Connection (NPC) Santa Cruz County is an agency that was established in 2020. NPC serves nonprofits in the county by supporting them in communicating, collaborating, and building and strengthening relationships amongst each other. NPC continues to bring agencies together to share common needs and build stronger communities. Early in the year, the heavy rains on New Year's Eve led to flooding, road closures, evacuations, power outages, and people trapped in their homes. Then, a few months later, on March 10th, the levee on the Monterey County side of the Pajaro River failed and displaced hundreds of people, forcing them out of their homes into shelters, cars, and hotels. Based on the interviews with executive directors and other nonprofit leaders from Santa Cruz County, the need for a well-coordinated response contributed to nonprofits becoming frustrated and needing a change of action for future natural disasters. Lomeli, Lizet, "Collaboration and Crisis Response of Nonprofits to Natural Disasters" (2023). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 1584.

Home Visit Wellbeing Package & Gel Nails Choose from any Treatment on the menu to be taken monthly at discounted rate with Gel Nails Manicure - 2 hr2 hours - 80 British pounds£80 - Customer's Place With Any Massage Treatment, why not have a Manicure and Gel Nail Appllication, in the comfort of your own home. Reflexology, Aromatherapy Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stones Massage, Whow Holistic Facial, Crystal Facial, Crystal Therapy, Indian Head Massage, Natural Yoga Facelift Facial. Balinese Massage. Appointments must be made monthly. To Cancel please contact us 24hrs in advance or a full appointment charge will apply. Loved Up Aromatherapy, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

I Am a Gay Man And I’m Tired of Dating Apps Cis Gay Men Are the Weakest Link of the Queer Community Over the years, I’ve made my rounds on the dating apps in Montreal: Tinder, Hinge, even the dreaded Grindr. Coming from small-town Arkansas, the abundance of queerness in Montreal was a joy, albeit overwhelming at times. Being thrown into a sea of jargon and tacit rules on these apps was enough to make me delete them. But like many others, I always came back. As a cis gay man, using these apps has allowed me to reflect on my relationship with my community. However, they have also revealed to me the way cis men like myself can often interact with other members of the queer community negatively. While some may call me a self-hating gay for criticizing some of these problematic behaviours, we need to acknowledge that the fight for queer liberation is often sidetracked by cis gay (typically white) men without much critical insight. This lack of insight stems from our proximity to heteropatriarchal structures, leading many gay men to see their queerness less as a part of a larger community and more an individual peculiarity. For example, we could look at the case of marriage equality. While marriage became an issue that queer people of all identities fought for, it allowed for gay men to easily enter into a traditionally hetero-exclusive space—that of the traditional nuclear family. Rather than seeking to eschew capitalist and patriarchal pressures, cis gay men can easily assimilate rather than question these values due to our proximity to patriarchal structures. Once gay men got this win, they neglected the needs of other members of the queer community, such as trans individuals struggling to get affirming healthcare. As evidenced by a 2020 report by Trans Pulse Canada, only 26% of the surveyed group of trans and non-binary individuals had all their affirming care needs met. While many queer people see the community as home, survival and strength, some cis gay men see their queerness as an obstruction to joining the boys’ club—an attribute that can be removed by replicating the oppressive structures seen in heteronormative spaces. In my experience, this attempt to replicate these structures happens most saliently on dating apps, particularly Grindr. Most shocking to me was a noticeable disdain for certain body types (including racialized bodies), ethnicities, and gender expressions. For some, their preferences become a list of what they are not looking for rather than what they are: no fats, no femmes, etc. Furthermore, ascribing too much to rigid roles can often perpetuate the same sorts of binary thinking found in gender essentialism—the idea that gender carries strict prescriptive roles. Heteronormative gender structures, like the dominant man and the obedient woman, are reflected in traditionally gendered roles: masculine and feminine, active and passive, top and bottom. I find these rigid roles to be exclusionary tools even if occasionally pragmatically helpful. These terms ignore how gender expression and one’s sexual proclivities are not exclusively tied. I don’t want my critique of a culture developed and sustained in the gay community to be taken as a total condemnation of these apps. I have also met some fantastic men and had great experiences. Still, I’m weary of the problematic norms that have become standard practice on these dating apps—body shaming, transphobia and racism to name a few. These digital spaces became an extension of queer in-person spaces during the pandemic, for instance. Though at times they amplify some of the worst aspects of gay life, these apps are important for developing and exploring a community that may not be readily accessible. These apps need a shift towards a more encompassing idea of community: being open and welcoming to all under the queer umbrella. Rather than seeking to separate ourselves from the rest of the queer community, gay cis men should see our wider part in the fabric of queerness by supporting members of the queer community that aren’t just gay cis men. We should acknowledge our proximity to patriarchal power and utilize this position to help rather than hinder the overall fight for queer liberation. This article originally appeared in Volume 43, Issue 11, published February 7, 2023.

Good news for food lovers and Masala TV fans! Masala TV is arranging a festival at Expo Centre Karachi on 31st May and 1st June 2014. The festival will start from 10 AM and will continue till 10PM. This will be an immense opportunity for the ardent fans of Masala TV to meet their favourite chefs face to face and watch them cook live. They will be given an opportunity to ask questions and enjoy a variety of fun filled activities during this event. The event will include a food court; live cooking by Masala TV Chefs, one to one interaction with the Masala TV Chefs, various cuisines, kid’s area, fun filled activities for kids, circus, play area, exhibition halls, variety of brands showcasing their products and a fireworks show. Masala TV invites everybody to attend this event and benefit from this opportunity to interact with their favourite celebrities. This will be a unique opportunity to explore the various food palates, as so many chefs will assemble under one roof, all with their unique talents and unique style of cooking. Something we women need direly in the today’s dynamic environment that exposes men and children to a variety of food types through various restaurants.

I’ve been a little homesick the last couple of weeks. I think it’s the feeling of being in a new place, and not knowing a lot of people yet. I sometimes wish I could rewind back to college where you have a whole month off for Christmas break. I just want the chance to go home and relax and not have to pack everything into a 16 hour window. I want to go home and not have to go, go, go. I want to watch a movie with my parents in our cozy basement. I want to sleep in. I want to “lounge”. I really miss the days of being able to do that. These days, I spend every trip home having to divide my time up with the people I love – and I hate it. The idea that I only have a two hour window where I can see this person and another two hour window to see another. I miss the days where I could come home with no agenda. No timeline planned out because we have time. Not anymore. My dear friend Mal and I were talking this past week, trying to plan out Thanksgiving holiday and when we could get together (a month early- I know!) – we used to be able to spend several evenings with our friends from home during holidays. Now – with new families and being newly married, we usually have a 4 hour window, one night. And don’t, get me wrong, I’m so happy we can make it work and we always find the time. It’s just interesting to think how things change when you grow up and move away. With that said, I had a great “16 hour” window at home this past weekend. I had a wedding in Des Moines on Saturday and went home on Friday. My parents took me to a great restaurant downtown C.R. called Reds. It was nice to catch up… but again, the time was too short. I quickly had to get to my next “two hour window” with my best pal Mal. We enjoyed a nice martini at Zin’s downtown and caught up. However, by the time we got together, it was already 10 p.m. and it only left a few hours of catching up. I had a wonderful Saturday morning with my amazing mom. We spent our “2 hour window” with a small shopping trip to Lindale Mall. It’s one of our favorite things to do together. I got some sassy shoes and Mom got a fabulous new purse. Before we knew it, I had to get on the road to Des Moines. My 16 hour trip home was great, but again, short lived. There just isn’t enough time. It’s weird; I don’t know if it’s because I’m older or just moved to a new place – but the last couple of years I have LOVED going home (and don’t get me wrong, I’ve always loved going home – however now the feeling is different). I love the feeling every time I drive down Glass Road moments from turning into my driveway. I LOVE driving down the old streets that were once so familiar. I’m excited that Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, and I can get home. This time I have more then a 16-hour window – I’ve got 4 whole days and I can’t wait!

In healthcare, frontline workers are the first point of contact between the organisation and its patients. They are the eyes and ears of the organisation; the problem-solvers who are best placed to identify issues and drive improvements. But what does ‘empowering the frontline’ really mean? At its heart, it involves providing these workers with the information and skills they need to best perform in their given roles. A 2020 Harvard Business Review Analytic Services survey gathered the insights of 464 business executives across an array of industries. The findings were clear: organisations empowering their frontline employees are seeing an array of benefits, and those who are not are falling behind. Moreover, these benefits are not isolated to a particular area; they are organisation-wide, ranging from customer/patient satisfaction to employee engagement to profitability. And they are not just short-term gains, either. As illustrated below, 27% of respondents believe that empowering the frontline workforce now will bring about a ‘significant increase’ in productivity in the short-term, but almost triple this number (74%) believe that the same increase will be felt further down the line. This begs the question: how can organisations begin to digitally empower their workforce? Here are our top 4 tips for managing the change. Keep digital transformation simple In order to drive the change that is needed, frontline workers need relevant, real-time data to inform their decisions. But it is crucial that these workers are not inundated with irrelevant data which might leave them confused and overwhelmed. New technologies should provide the frontline with a concise and manageable flow of information that enhances performance, rather than hindering it. Get senior leaders on board Frontline empowerment starts at the top. Without strong leadership and commitment from leaders, how can we expect both managers and frontline workers to be engaged in change? Senior leaders must be willing to promote change that places decision-making power in the hands of the frontline, in order to get maximal buy-in from middle management. In fact, 91% of the respondents above believed that those in managerial positions play an ‘essential role’ in empowering the frontline. But at present, only half of respondents think that they are well-equipped to manage the change. Invest in training – for everyone Collaboration tools, analytics platforms and AI systems will all soon be commonplace technologies helping frontline workers to become more autonomous in their work. Many workers will not be familiar with these technologies, so it will take time for them to learn how to get the most out of these innovative new products. Training and change-management programmes will equip workers with the knowhow not just to use these tools, but to be able to apply the valuable insights which they generate. However, it is crucial that training involves not just those on the frontline, but also managers and those in leadership positions. Only when senior leaders within an organisation acquire a thorough understanding of these new technologies and their benefits will they be able to engage those on the frontline. Embrace a culture change Rigid organisational structures and business processes can slow down the shift to more data-driven, autonomous ways of working. Achieving this will require more than just training and coaching; it will require rethinking the ways in which your organisation is run. Exploring lean approaches and agile working methods are examples of techniques that you can use to consolidate this new digitally-enabled work culture. By embracing change rather than resisting it, organisations will uncover inefficiencies they didn’t even know existed. The ImproveWell solution has been specifically designed to empower frontline healthcare workers to drive change in their organisations. By enabling those on the frontline to suggest meaningful improvements, everyone is able to make a difference. If you would like to find out more about how the ImproveWell solution could help your organisation, please get in touch. Harvard Business Review – Analytic Services. 2020. The New Decision Makers: Equipping Frontline Workers for Success. Access the full report here.

Ms. O’Hara has more than twenty years of experience in political development and government affairs within various organizations in and around Washington, DC. She currently heads Princeton Association Management Professionals (PAMP), a division of Princeton Public Affairs Group (PPAG), New Jersey’s number one lobbying firm, and has focused on grasstops and grassroots field campaigns, and political action committee development. “Ms. O’Hara is the perfect person to act as the interim Executive Director whilst we continue our search for a full-time Executive Director to breathe new life into this mature organization. It’s time to shake things up and redouble our efforts in protecting Americans’ freedom to fish,” said Robert T. Healey, Jr., RFA Chairman of the Board of Directors. A Certified Association Executive, Ms. O’Hara has served in leadership roles at several New Jersey and national associations. Ms. O’Hara has also served on The Kennedy Center’s Camelot Circle Board, Project Children’s Stout Hearts, and the Blarney Ball Committee. Prior to joining the Princeton Public Affairs Group in 2005, Ms. O’Hara was employed as the Director of Political Development for The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Before ACEC, she was in charge of Political Outreach for Capital One Financial Corporation, where she developed the Corporations’ Capitol Contact Network and achieved thirty to forty percent increases in Political Action Committee totals during each election cycle. An alumnus of Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, Ms. O’Hara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Studies. Upon graduating from the university, she studied at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. In her free time, Ms. O’Hara enjoys golfing, the shore, boating, and occasionally casting a line. Her favorite fishing spots are Lake George, NY, and Marco Island, FL. About the RFA: Founded in 1996, the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) was the first national grassroots political action organization established to represent the rights of recreational fishermen and the recreational fishing industry on marine fisheries issues. The RFA’s mission is to safeguard the rights of saltwater anglers, protect marine, boat, and tackle industry jobs, and ensure the long-term sustainability of our Nation’s saltwater fisheries.

Part of the Eaton Crouse-Hinds group of businesses, MEDC is based in Nottinghamshire at Sutton in Ashfield, with a workforce of about 180 people. The company’s products include hazardous area equipment for signal and control applications both onshore and offshore, in the presence of flammable atmospheres and possible explosion risks. Approvals and Certifications MEDC’s products are certified to a range of different standards including ATEX and IECEx, as well as CENELEC, UL, ULC, FM, CSA, CUTR, SGS, INMETRO, CCCF, CQST and PTB. The company’s activities from development and design, through to manufacture, sales and aftersales are certified to the ISO9001 International Quality Assurance Standard. MEDC also has approval from several major UK organisations, including British Gas, UK Coal Mining and the Ministry of Defence. Cable Systems and MEDC To find out more about the MEDC products supplied by Cable Systems, please visit our MEDC brand page for a full listing of harsh and hazardous area equipment, including warning signals, alarm call points and more. You can also visit our Eaton Group page for an even larger selection of hazardous area equipment from other brands within the group, such as CEAG, Oxalis, Raxton and Redapt.

Our temperature probes use RTD (resistive thermal device) Pt100 sensors instead of K-type thermocouples (TC) as they offer greater accuracy over the brewing temperature range. RTDs also remain more accurate over time (less drift which means less re-calibration). I'm confused. What temperature probes do I need and how many? If you're building your brewery following our instructions, you'll be attaching three probes to Blichmann kettles. Order one M14x1.5 Metric with 2" probe length and two 1/2" NPT with 1.5" probe length: - Our Boil Kettle uses M14x1.5 Metric with 2" probe length in the kettle wall. A Metric (straight) thread is used as the probe is secured to the kettle wall with a nut. An NPT (tapered) thread will not work. - Our Hot Liquor Tank & Mash Lauter Tun each use 1/2" NPT with 1.5" probe length as the probe screws into a stainless steel NPT tee fitting at the kettle output valve. What size hole is needed for the M14x1.5 probe? A 9/16" hole is required. We recommend using a hole punch. See our Boil Kettle instructions (STEP 2: Add a temperature probe) for more information. How long are the cables? The standard probe cables are 6 feet long. These may be increased to 8 foot or 12 foot length. Contact us for custom lengths. What cable colours are available? Brewers love their designer colours, so our temperature probe cables are available in seven different shades of expandable braided sleeving: Each cable comes with two layers of sleeving and a stainless steel wire rope to protect the wires. The inside sleeving is always black, the outside colour is up to you. Do the pre-assembled temperature probes require any work? No, they are pre-assembled and ready to use. Simply plug them in. No soldering or assembly required, no special tools required. I'm building a custom setup. How are the wires mapped/configured? Our temperature probes have three wires: Two red (positive) and one white (negative). The two red wires are interchangeable. The two red wires connect to XLR pins 1 and 3, and the white wire connects to XLR pin 2. If using one of our control panels, the two red wires connect to PID controller screws 3 and 4 (order does not matter) while the white wire connects to PID controller screw 5. Are the cables interchangeable? Yes. Any of our temperature probe tips can be used with any of our temperature probe cables. Can the probes be used in a thermowell? Yes. Some kettles come with thermowells (usually 1/2" NPT or Tri-Clover). Thermowells help protect the probe from damage during cleaning or from overzealous brewers with mash paddles where the probe is buried in grist and can't be seen. Simply screw the temperature probe tip into the thermowell and then connect the cable. To ensure the fastest heat transfer reaction time, first fill the air gap in the thermowell with a silicone based heat transfer compound. We also carry temperature probes meant for thermowells. Is a BSP threaded version available? Our NPT probes may be used as is on BSP fittings of the same size. Both the 1/2" and 1/4" NPT threaded probes thread well into both BSPP and BSPT fittings of the same size. In other words, if you need to attach a temperature probe to a 1/2" BSP fitting or tee, order a 1/2" NPT probe. Sensor: RTD (resistive thermal device) Pt100 Max sensor temperature: 248 °F (120 °C) Accuracy: Class A (+/- 0.15°C at 0°C) per International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60751 Alpha coefficient: 0.003850 "When it came time for me to buy my temp probes I looked at how much the parts were off Amazon & whatever other suppliers I would of needed (at a minimum three different suppliers). In the end I felt I was getting a bargain buying from you, paying shipping only once, plus I knew that everything would come in one package (which I received in less than 3 days, thank you). I hate having everything I need to build something... minus one part. errr. On top of all that I was happy to support this site by buying directly from the same folk who inspired me to buy these parts in the first place." - Grandequeso (Fred), Journeyman Electrician "I received my order today and want to give a BIG THANKS to Mike for a fantastic job! Mike went the extra mile on the temp probes, per my spec's. Excellent packing, great communication - a fantastic job! The end product is perfect, like I did it myself, except without the scraped knuckles! Keep up the great work and looking forward to MORE products." - Sparky Visit the official Custom Temperature Probe product thread in our forum.

Expert quilter Kim Taylor shares a unique and powerful story of the celebration of the first Juneteenth, from the perspective of a young girl. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, General Gordon Granger of the Union Army delivered the message that African Americans in Texas were free. Since then, Juneteenth, as the day has come to be known, has steadily gained recognition throughout the United States. ln 2020,a powerful wave of protests and demonstrations calling for racial justice and equality brought new awareness to the significance of the holiday. A Flag for Juneteenth depicts a close-knit community of enslaved African Americans on a plantation in Texas, the day before the announcement is to be made that all enslaved people are free. Young Huldah, who is preparing to celebrate her tenth birthday, can’t possibly anticipate how much her life will change that Juneteenth morning. The story follows Huldah and her community as they process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating a community freedom flag. Debut author and artist Kim Taylor sets this story apart by applying her skills as an expert quilter. Each of the illustrations has been lovingly hand sewn and quilted, giving the book a homespun, tactile quality that is altogether unique. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection About the Author Kim Taylor is a speech language pathologist and Department Supervisor at a large school for deaf children on Long Island. She is also an expert quilter whose works have been exhibited at several venues throughout the Midatlantic region. Taylor’s quilts reflect African American life, and she tells stories through her materials (visit Kim’s website to see her quilts). After researching the origins of the Juneteenth celebration, she created a Juneteenth story quilt which she has exhibited and presented in dozens of local schools. Realizing that few teachers and students had ever heard of the holiday, she was moved to write this book. "The picture book . . . not only reveals Taylor’s considerable talents as an inspiring raconteur but as a self-taught quilter whose creations uniquely and symbolically illustrate the historically based narrative."—Newsday ★ "Kim Taylor's portrayal of a girl witnessing the first Juneteenth, accompanied by exquisite quilted artwork, is filled with a spirit of jubilation and freedom. . . . her textile art perfectly complements her evocative prose. . . ."—BookPage, Starred Review "The illustrations quilted by Taylor display strong artistic use of color, texture, movement, stitching, and symbols. Each page has vibrant colors that grab readers at first glance. . . . Taylor effectively breathes life into the characters, even those muddled in the background, by showing their humanity in each page."—School Library Journal "Both lyrical and descriptive, Huldah’s voice conveys the joy that is found in freedom. . . . A great introduction to the federal holiday."—The Horn Book "Taylor aptly depicts this story through colorful woven fabrics and folk art-style, quilted scenes."—Booklist "[A] moving debut. . . . It's a discussion-starting, personal-feeling portrait of a communal celebration."—Publishers Weekly "The art in this work from quilter Taylor is stunning. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are breathtaking. . . .Visually dazzling. . . ."—Kirkus Reviews

Wiley Rein’s Karen Toto Profiled by Law360 as ‘Rising Star’ Washington, DC — Karen L. Toto, partner in Wiley Rein’s Insurance Practice, was profiled by Law360 as a 2019 “Rising Star” in Insurance. Ms. Toto was recognized as one of the top five lawyers in her practice area on this elite national list of attorneys under the age of 40. Law360 highlighted Ms. Toto’s role in helping XL Specialty ward off a $20 million claim related to allegations that its insured UBS AG lost investors billions of dollars by manipulating Puerto Rico’s municipal debt bond market; however it was a case in which the Delaware Supreme Court reversed a decision that Travelers Indemnity Co. was liable for $13.7 million in asbestos insurance claims that Ms. Toto cited as the biggest of her career. “When you’re talking about thousands of underlying asbestos cases that span decades, there’s a lot of facts, a lot of information to marshal, a lot of weeding through, figuring out what’s significant to the case and what isn’t,” Ms. Toto said. “That’s a lot of what we deal with, and I really enjoy it.” Ms. Toto’s perseverance throughout the Travelers case eventually led her client to victory even though she and her team lost in the trial court on nearly all issues. According to Ms. Toto, she was ultimately successful because she was always thinking of how to best position the client if the case were to be appealed. “We always had our eye on the future, so it was a satisfying win,” Ms. Toto said. When asked what motivates her, Ms. Toto told Law360: “It’s about how to best marshal teamwork and resources at a large law firm. I love trying to figure that out.” Ms. Toto said she anticipates certain types of insurance litigation to remain in demand, especially cases involving the opioid crisis and a variety of civil rights issues. “Everything is impacted by coverage, so think of the next big wave of litigation, and insurers will be at the table,” Ms. Toto said. “That's what I like about this practice.” Ms. Toto’s full Law360 “Rising Star” profile can be found here (subscription required). Maria Woehr Aronson Director of Communications Senior Communications Manager

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It had been a long time since I ran a 5K about four years to be exact. The last 5K I ran was in March 2009. It was the Big Ten Hoops 5K. We were training for some Spring races. Lindsey was going to do Boston and I was going to Kentucky Derby. I ran a 19:35. Flash forward, 4 years and I was really wanting to run a 5K again. I had planned on running one out in Brownsburg the other weekend but then ended up going to the Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field…so that 5K was out. Lindsey had told me about the Carmel Road Racing Group 5K Summer Series a couple weeks ago. She is doing some PR work on the side for Todd and CRRG and it seemed like a great idea. $10, a measured course, a chipped time, and an afterparty. The 1st one was last Thursday @ 6:40. Do you want to hear my race review? It sucked! It was hard. It was humid. My legs hurt. It hurt. I ran a 17:40. I had grand illusions that I would be able to break 17…haha that is funny. I had done a 5×1 mile repeat workout the week earlier nailing the repeats in 5:25 or so I thought sub 17 would be fine. WRONG!!! Running is funny like that. Somedays it works, somedays it does not. Coming into to the race, I had raced Eagle Creek four days earlier and did a nine mile tempo run the day before…so yeah I was in prime racing shape. Not sure what I was thinking there. Apparently I am delusional. I must say though it is a great series. Cheap, fun course (not fast…but fair), cool swag, beer samples…did I mention cheap? Here are some pics from me suffering last week. Terry Fletcher from Indiana Trail Running was out taking pics…they are amazing! Hopefully he’ll be out for all the races. |This might be the coolest pic EVER |Race Start. The two guys in matching jersey’s won Lindsey BoMF relay last year. Team Honey Badger |Thinking this won’t be bad |My back looks huge. Clock time was 17:36…my watch said 17:40 |Wrong. End of Suffering. Somehow I won. The next race in the series is next Thursday, August 22nd. I’ll be racing again…and hopefully on fresh…at least fresher legs this time. I am going to take that shot at 17 again. I think I can get it with some good legs. Oh and since I did not post this last night….as Lindsey said I could not. Per Blogging 101 you can’t post two in a day. It is our Anniversery today! 5 years! Happy Anniversary Lindsey! Crazy! Awesome. Can’t believe its been 5 years already…we have a kid. We are adults now. I wouldn’t trade the last 5 years for anything! Wonder if she will take me somewhere nice tonight? Questions: Do you like racing shorter distances? 5K? 10K? What do you think about midweek races? Do you have a series like this near you? Where should we go to dinner?

Orbital Space Tourism: Where Are We? A year and a half ago, Virgin Galactic went public. Since then, the company has generated no “significant revenue”, nothing in the past two quarters, and has pushed the start of their commercial suborbital tourism service to 2022. Ever since NASA’s plans for commercial LEO development were unveiled in 2019, companies have been eager to cater to government customers in orbit. However, given the very high CAPEX and R&D costs required, combined with these ongoing delays, we must ask, “Are we any closer to a commercialized LEO ecosystem shuttling people on a regular schedule to orbit? What will this ecosystem look like and what will drive it forward?” NSR’s Space Tourism & Travel Markets, 2nd Edition report forecasts the opportunity for orbital space travel & tourism services to grow to over $555 million annually by the end of the decade, representing a $4.8 billion cumulative opportunity between 2020-2030. Launch is the near-term focus, but there is a growing ecosystem of service providers, aiming to broker flights, and even, long-term, offer hosted modules in orbit. By 2030, NSR forecasts that 61% of all orbital tourism revenues are expected to come from service providers. It should be no surprise that government customers and funding are driving the developing orbital travel & tourism industry. Launch is the main service, and the high costs of developing human-rated vehicles bars most players from entry. Additionally, as commercial players draw on the heritage and expertise from the public sector, the main opportunity in the near-term will be in commercial launch for astronaut crews, such as SpaceX’s successful Crew-1 liftoff back in November. Space agencies from Member States of the ISS are still planning to have crews until the orbital laboratory is retired and thus offer the most ‘stable’ roster of flights. However, while many nascent industries often find themselves tethered solely to government anchor tenant customers, the commercialization of orbital travel is already underway. SpaceX is planning to launch the first civilian crew later this year, and Axiom Space has booked flights for both tourists and their own private astronauts over the next few years. At the same time, Space Adventures, the longstanding ticket broker who facilitated the first tourist flights to the ISS, purchased more trips on the Russian Soyuz, set to fly in 2023. Given the high price tag of $55 million per ticket, NSR sizes the addressable market of willing and able passengers to only ~50 people per year, growing as prices drop through subsidy or competition. However, there remains one additional opportunity that could literally expand the market: space stations. Space Stations are Next Besides launch, accommodation via an orbiting platform is the next main opportunity for orbital travel & tourism. One idea has included the possibility of turning the ISS over to the commercial sector, though timelines and decisions have shifted several times on that front. Additionally, companies like now-defunct Bigelow Aerospace, the recent astronaut-led Axiom Space, and newly-announced Orbital Assembly have invested considerable funding and efforts into the development of orbiting platforms. While tourism is one potential service, most companies involved have indicated a strategy of focusing on the private research sector, of allowing companies an opportunity for science & engineering on-orbit. Orbital travel & tourism is an exciting market opportunity, but like all nascent industries, it is crucial to consider the challenges ahead. Government customers will likely continue to take priority for tech and mission development in the near-term, and there have been ample delays and failed tests so far in this market. Launch costs are very unlikely to come down significantly, except through government subsidy or if supply grows significantly. Commercial orbital platforms and hotels are very ambitious, unproven, use cases, that are very sensitive to changing market dynamics; remember, Bigelow Aerospace laid off its entire workforce last year. However, government customers are driving the development of the commercial sector, and that is already expanding to serving a wider commercial market. Investment and demand will continue to grow, especially as technological capabilities and competition improve. Orbital tourism has a long road ahead, but the diversifying opportunity and growing capability should help to drive the market forward.

Let us know you visited! We like to hear from those who have been touched by Jaymun's life. Send an email to: [email protected] and we'll post it here. Or respond to Jennifer's memory book request. We appreciate Jaymun's world-wide "family" ...lets support each other. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:52 - It was so wonderful to read that Jaymun will be going home soon. The pictures of Jaymun sitting up and smiling are heartwarming and seeing him with his brothers and sister just overwhelms one with emotion. What an incredible family you have. We continue to check the site and keep Jaymun and the entire Kaat family in our prayers. Michele S and Family in IL Mon, 22 Jan 2007 21:24 - It's Amiyah's family from the PICU checking in on your progress before I go to bed. Was thinking about you and thought I would quick check your site. I am very glad to hear that you are doing well. I agree w/your mother that their are some very dedicated nurses that work in the PICU that go above and beyond. We had the pleasure of having Lucretia a few times and she did a wonderful job w/Amiyah. Anyway....glad to see those prayers are working in your favor. We'll keep them coming;) Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:08 - Hi Guys, sure was happy to see that Jaymun is doing better. Loved to see his new pictures, we wait for those and his sweet smile. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all daily and hang in there, you guys are doing great. All our love for Amberg, Wisconsin - Aunt Bev, Uncle Bruce, Brenda, Allie and BJ Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:59 - Our family in IL is sending prayers for your little guy! What a handsome little one! We caught on to Jaymun's story from the link in the Night Sky Murals website and just wanted you to know that all 7 of us are thinking of him today and praying for his health and well-being! Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:31 - I think there is no nobler profession on this earth than those who work selflessly for the health and well being of little babies. Lucretia is certainly a blessing. My sister is an oncology nurse and has always wanted to be – it’s her calling. I am so pleased with Jaymun’s recovery. Blessings - Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:14 - I had no idea what you all were going through until earlier today when I talked to Dave. After we got off the phone I couldn't pull myself away from the website. I've sat and cryed and laughed for the last 3 hours while reading the journal & watching the videos. I just wanted you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.. Heather Love & everyone at EcoWater, Joliet, IL Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:15 - I love reading Jaymun's Journal everyday! That Big Smile of his makes my day! God Bless you and your family. I pray everyday he will be cured and come home. Tamie Emmer Sheboygan, WI Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:25 - Dear Kaat Family, What a wonderful update to read today! It's so good to see pictures of Jaymun smiling that beautiful smile. His eyes just sparkle. Jaymun may not understand the test he is being put through now, but your journals, photos & video will surely help him to recognize the powerful love & devotion of his family when he is older. Kudos to the wonderful doctors and nurses that are taking such good care of him. May they continue to treat Jaymun with their knowledge, unwavering dedication & gentle hands. Dave & Jennifer, stay strong & know that thousands are praying for you all. Your children are richly, richly blessed to have such caring, devoted parents. Many blessings, Jenny R & family Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:21 - What an amazing test God has put your family through – obviously He knew that you were (individually and cumulatively) strong enough to handle whatever comes your way. I have been sending my prayers for Jaymun since just before Devon’s bone marrow went in – I originally linked from Jody’s blog. Your posts are an amazing record of your last six months, and I am sure it will be beneficial to Jaymun when he is older, and he can understand what he went through as such a young boy. Thank you for opening up your thoughts, hopes and fears to the world and letting me experience such strength, faith and love. Claire E Smith - New Zealand Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:50 - I check your website almost daily for updates. I too believe that we serve a God who is capable of all things. Your blog is a reminder to me to treasure the little things and recognize the obstacles in my life for what they are (speed bumps to slow me down). I keep your family and Jaymun in my prayers daily. I am praying for a cure so miraculous that even the most entrenched scientific mind can only attribute it to the great physician. May God continue to bless you. Sarah M, Louisiana Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:18 - Dear Jaymun and family, Karen H. told me about your situation and I clicked on the site. I pray that you-Jaymun will successfully have the bone marrow transplant and heal completely. I pray for all of your family to stay healthy and strong through the It is very hard to see your child so ill, however, please continue to lean on Our Great Healer-The Triune God. In Christ, Marie W Parkston SD Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:39 - Brilliant vid. I smiled all the way through! The light grunting near the start reminded me of Beavis and Butthead! (No offence!) Its heartwarming to see him doing so well x Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:14 - Just came across your blog. Jaymun is the cutest little boy!!! My family will be praying for yours and for you to continue to have the strength to make it through this. Isn't it wonderful to know that we have God to help us through those tough times in life! It sounds like you have wonderful children!!!! Your story makes me realize how much more I need to treasure my girls. Thanks for all your encouragement to your readers. I look forward to seeing your little blessing make a full recovery. The White's from Dalton, Georgia Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:40 - The salon is always buzzing when there is a new entry about Jaymun. We were so thrilled and relieved when things started turning around for him. We continue to pray and check your sight daily. Take care and we can’t wait to see you guys. The Salon Girls Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:23 - Hello Dave, Jennifer, Jaymun, and family! This is Jessie again.....your RN from the PICU. I check in to your website daily for updates and I think about you guys very frequently!!! I am so thrilled and so relieved to see how wonderfully he is progressing. The power of prayer is truly powerful! I continue to say an extra prayer in my daily prayers for Jaymun and the rest of your family!! Your journal entries are amazing....all of them. Your words are so poignant, so poetic, yet so true and powerful. I often sit here in deep thought after reading each new entry. The lesson regarding “Habits of faith are more challenging than feats of faith” pertinent to every day life! In short…I have read the 1-1-07 entry several times. Your words have once again reminded me to not just read about His lessons….but live them. :-) From my experience with the children who come through life-threatening situations such as Jaymun’s, the reality of the little challenging aspects of life can be just as difficult to deal with. As you guys have already discovered, the road to recovery is very long and very exhausting. Stay strong, have faith, and continue to lean on Him. You are all amazing people, and I know you will continue to do just that. :-) As always, I will continue to pray for Jaymun and the rest of the Kaat family! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of Jaymun’s care. Keep the faith! :-) P.S…..Thank you SO much for the beautiful and VERY meaningful gift bag! You guys obviously put a lot of thought into it….and opening that bag totally made my Christmas! Once again, I can’t express how wonderful you guys are! Thank you!

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The Magento Marketplace Team strives to enable you, the developer, to create Marketplace extension submissions (via Developer Portal) that pass the EQP submission review on the first attempt. To help everyone address the most common reasons for delays and failures, we have analyzed the typical issues encountered over thousands of reviews from this year alone. The takeaway was that roughly 50% of rejected submissions fall under several broad categories of issues, which can be easily avoided. As a result, here is a 7-point checklist we came up with to help your extension pass our review: 1) Provide a comprehensive description Explain briefly what the key features of your extension are and the value it provides to Marketplace users. Make sure you don't miss any major features in your descriptions. Not only does this help us with testing, it will be very helpful for Marketplace users when evaluating your extension for their needs. 2) Add extension-specific information to accompanying guides Extension-specific and helpful information, such as deployment or installation instructions or hints and tips that describe how to configure and use an extension correctly will help the reviewers as well as the users. Absence of this information can confuse the testing team during extension installation and testing, and can cause your extension to fail review. 3) Keep user guides up-to-date Make sure user documentation reflects the actual state of the product. In many cases, developers do not update instructions or screenshots to reflect the latest UI or workflows, or eliminate descriptions of features that have been removed. Those situations lead to failures and disputes which will delay your time-to-market and require the Marketplace Support team to get involved and learn what went wrong. As a result, everyone will spend unnecessary time, including the developer. 4) Remove links that promote other stores We do not allow links or promotions for users to purchase extensions on stores other than the Magento Marketplace. Please remove links that lead to extension stores outside the Magento Marketplace. Links to “Blog/Contact/Support/About Us” pages are acceptable. 5) Update extension compatibility before submission Please double-check extension compatibility with the Magento platform and PHP versions. The extension will be tested with all Magento versions and with all PHP versions declared in the submission. The extension must support at least all PHP versions supported by the targeted Magento versions. 6) Add extension screenshots Please add screenshots! Visual representations of the intended extension behavior is a helpful addition to user guides, and it speeds up installation, configuration, and validation of your extension. Please include admin and store front areas of the store, as applicable. If you have a demo server with this extension installed, you should link to it as well. 7) Update extension release notes Please add release notes about work that was done since the previous submission. Good change logs help us and merchants understand what’s new and which areas have not been affected. Following these recommendations will help you get your products posted on the Magento Marketplace faster and allow us to serve you better. Thank you for being a part of the Magento Community! Please reach out to us via one of the following methods if you have any questions or feedback:

Missouri is divided into 20 solid waste management districts. The districts were created to foster regional cooperation between cities and counties in managing solid waste. The districts help plan and implement recycling services and other alternatives to waste disposal at the local level. They also administer waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting grants to support these efforts. Funding for the districts is provided from the tonnage fees paid at Missouri landfills and transfer stations that transfer waste out of state. These funds are received by the department's Waste Management Program. The department allocates the funds to the districts based on a statutory formula. The districts submit grants to the department for approval and the funds are then paid to the districts based on the grant amounts. The districts then award grants to various entities including local governments, small and large businesses, schools, sheltered workshops, not-for-profit organizations and individuals to support activities to recycle, compost, reuse, reduce waste and educate the public on these topics. Choose a county from the dropdown list below and click "Submit" to access information about the solid waste management district that serves that county.

Shawn Hogan and Brian Dunning earned a combined $35 million in commissions from eBay’s affiliate partner network over several years. Hogan alone was responsible for 15% of eBay’s entire partner network which is about $70 million annually. The average affiliate makes an estimate $2,700 a year so there must be something Hogan and Dunning do different from the 26,000 other affiliates, right? In 2014, Shawn Hogan was sentenced to federal prison after reaching to a civil settlement with eBay for stealing sales directly from the company. Affiliate theft occurs when users download toolbars or attachments to their browser usually in order to help save money via discounts and/or coupons. The part that isn’t shown is the coding which allows affiliates to infiltrate your searches and manipulate the data given to the marketing program. Even though you may be going directly to the website, the coding (tracking cookies) tells the program you came from an affiliate site which ends up giving credit to that affiliate website. This takes away direct sales from the seller and tricks them into giving a commission based sale to an individual who manipulated the customer’s computer. Your affiliate managers and/or firm may be looking the other way with such instances since their compensation and success is based off the results of the affiliate program. During the investigation of Shawn Hogan, he admitted the eBay affiliate program knew what he was doing and even took him out to Las Vegas dinners with the company jet. Each year millions of dollars are being distributed to affiliates from sales that were already guaranteed to the company. They are not stealing from the customer; they just consume the user in order to steal directly from the company. The cookie implanted onto the user’s computer may only show for a split second while it redirects the user back and forth from the “affiliate” and buyer. It is completely unnoticeable to the user and overlooked by the company since it is passed off as new revenue. Best way to combat this type of theft is when auditing the program, look at the top performers and look for outliers such as loyalty sites or coupon programs since these are likely places for users to download the toolbars. If you and your company have not heard of the site and they are a top producer, there is a very good chance you have a theft issue in your program. If total sales stay the same after removing one of these top affiliates, then you were able to catch someone stealing directly from your revenue. Companies should take a closer look at their network programs and ensure there isn’t any suspicious behavior. This type of eCommerce theft could have you paying large sums of commissions out of pure profit and losing out on other marketing programs.

We are excited to announce the new E.P. from Dragonaut, Tides of Change, coming October 2017. This groovy and unpredictable release takes a unique perspective on Progressive, House and Psychedelic genres. Deep, driving rhythm and bass supports swirling melodies and quirky hooks. Epic arrangements and production values are guaranteed to bring smiles to the dance floor. Drawing on the energy of the outdoor experience and delving deep into the realms of imagination. Dragonaut embraces the journey as well as the fun side of dance floor music.

Boasting an impressively wide-ranging portfolio and client list, Paris-based République Studio works on graphic design and art direction projects across logos, brand identities, signage, posters, magazines, books and websites. With a bias toward heavy, impactful typography; the studio proves the power of lettering in visual communication better than most. “Our strength is in versatile and modern design, often inspired by the zeitgeist,” says the studio. Though the studio has worked with clients including Adidas, AnOther Magazine, record label Because Music and Dior, the work we’re desperate to showcase is that for underground Parisian record label Circus Company. République Studio has worked with the label – its “good friends” – for around a decade. “At the beginning, we were designing sleeves with direct Pantone [colours] etc. because we had quite a lot of budget,” says République Studio creative director Tom Uferas. “But for a year now, since there is no more budget in the independent music industry, the brief was to design only vinyl labels, in black and white. We ended up designing labels with typefaces only, playing with them. We have total freedom on what we do and that’s really pleasant.” Get the best of Creative Boom delivered to your inbox weekly

Our temperature probes use RTD (resistive thermal device) Pt100 sensors instead of K-type thermocouples (TC) as they offer greater accuracy over the brewing temperature range. RTDs also remain more accurate over time (less drift which means less re-calibration). I'm confused. What temperature probes do I need and how many? If you're building your brewery following our instructions, you'll be attaching three probes to Blichmann kettles. Order one M14x1.5 Metric with 2" probe length and two 1/2" NPT with 1.5" probe length: - Our Boil Kettle uses M14x1.5 Metric with 2" probe length in the kettle wall. A Metric (straight) thread is used as the probe is secured to the kettle wall with a nut. An NPT (tapered) thread will not work. - Our Hot Liquor Tank & Mash Lauter Tun each use 1/2" NPT with 1.5" probe length as the probe screws into a stainless steel NPT tee fitting at the kettle output valve. What size hole is needed for the M14x1.5 probe? A 9/16" hole is required. We recommend using a hole punch. See our Boil Kettle instructions (STEP 2: Add a temperature probe) for more information. How long are the cables? The standard probe cables are 6 feet long. These may be increased to 8 foot or 12 foot length. Contact us for custom lengths. What cable colours are available? Brewers love their designer colours, so our temperature probe cables are available in seven different shades of expandable braided sleeving: Each cable comes with two layers of sleeving and a stainless steel wire rope to protect the wires. The inside sleeving is always black, the outside colour is up to you. Do the pre-assembled temperature probes require any work? No, they are pre-assembled and ready to use. Simply plug them in. No soldering or assembly required, no special tools required. I'm building a custom setup. How are the wires mapped/configured? Our temperature probes have three wires: Two red (positive) and one white (negative). The two red wires are interchangeable. The two red wires connect to XLR pins 1 and 3, and the white wire connects to XLR pin 2. If using one of our control panels, the two red wires connect to PID controller screws 3 and 4 (order does not matter) while the white wire connects to PID controller screw 5. Are the cables interchangeable? Yes. Any of our temperature probe tips can be used with any of our temperature probe cables. Can the probes be used in a thermowell? Yes. Some kettles come with thermowells (usually 1/2" NPT or Tri-Clover). Thermowells help protect the probe from damage during cleaning or from overzealous brewers with mash paddles where the probe is buried in grist and can't be seen. Simply screw the temperature probe tip into the thermowell and then connect the cable. To ensure the fastest heat transfer reaction time, first fill the air gap in the thermowell with a silicone based heat transfer compound. We also carry temperature probes meant for thermowells. Is a BSP threaded version available? Our NPT probes may be used as is on BSP fittings of the same size. Both the 1/2" and 1/4" NPT threaded probes thread well into both BSPP and BSPT fittings of the same size. In other words, if you need to attach a temperature probe to a 1/2" BSP fitting or tee, order a 1/2" NPT probe. Sensor: RTD (resistive thermal device) Pt100 Max sensor temperature: 248 °F (120 °C) Accuracy: Class A (+/- 0.15°C at 0°C) per International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60751 Alpha coefficient: 0.003850 "When it came time for me to buy my temp probes I looked at how much the parts were off Amazon & whatever other suppliers I would of needed (at a minimum three different suppliers). In the end I felt I was getting a bargain buying from you, paying shipping only once, plus I knew that everything would come in one package (which I received in less than 3 days, thank you). I hate having everything I need to build something... minus one part. errr. On top of all that I was happy to support this site by buying directly from the same folk who inspired me to buy these parts in the first place." - Grandequeso (Fred), Journeyman Electrician "I received my order today and want to give a BIG THANKS to Mike for a fantastic job! Mike went the extra mile on the temp probes, per my spec's. Excellent packing, great communication - a fantastic job! The end product is perfect, like I did it myself, except without the scraped knuckles! Keep up the great work and looking forward to MORE products." - Sparky Visit the official Custom Temperature Probe product thread in our forum.

Scooby doo this crap getting all hyped up because Doctor Strange uses it in the Spider-Man: No Way Home. Stay tuned for the full picture. Spider-Man: No way home is now no newer for us. Because of the trailers, many things are now coming up which are attached to the character directly or indirectly. Let us look at the full insights. Although all the characters are equally important in Spider-Man: No way home, villains and heroes are paramount to be considered. On a similar note, the fans were all ears when Doctor strange quoted Spider Man that “Scooby doo this crap.” Spider-Man: No way home trailer this time has come up with suspense; surprisingly, people wonder why Doctor strange calls Peter Parker like this. The whole incident has a clear logic behind it because villains in the movie do not recognize Peter Parker as Spider-Man, as Doc ock also narrates Peter Parker as “You’re not Peter Parker.” Apart from some particular scenes, more than half of the film is based on villains targeting Peter Parker and among the villains. In the movie, Doctor strange firmly believes that all spider man villains have to die; eventually, Peter Parker wants the opposite, i.e., he wants to save them all. Since the first time the trailers of a movie were released, fans are in no surprise breaking each scene into different segments and trying to understand the scenes in clarity. Moreover, in one scene, the fans have understandably noticed Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man eyes. If we just remove away a bit from the track, then the whole line “Scooby doo this crap” has a logical meaning within itself. According to many experts, the line is related to a joke, which was very well crafted in three Ghosts of Scooby-Doo, where a warlock (who looks a lot like the MCU Doctor Strange) helps Scooby. The gang returns thirteen dangerous ghosts to captivity in a chest. It is directly related to the Scooby-doo part because in the cartoon also, it is seen that a bunch of kids let all the ghosts try to fix the chest, and similarly it is noticed in Spider-Man: No Way Home also where a kid helps the villains to fix up where they come from. This particular incident shows that both things have so much in common. The whole theme of the particular incident is creative and shows a great observation by the producers and scriptwriter that they inserted it here.

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The Magento Marketplace Team strives to enable you, the developer, to create Marketplace extension submissions (via Developer Portal) that pass the EQP submission review on the first attempt. To help everyone address the most common reasons for delays and failures, we have analyzed the typical issues encountered over thousands of reviews from this year alone. The takeaway was that roughly 50% of rejected submissions fall under several broad categories of issues, which can be easily avoided. As a result, here is a 7-point checklist we came up with to help your extension pass our review: 1) Provide a comprehensive description Explain briefly what the key features of your extension are and the value it provides to Marketplace users. Make sure you don't miss any major features in your descriptions. Not only does this help us with testing, it will be very helpful for Marketplace users when evaluating your extension for their needs. 2) Add extension-specific information to accompanying guides Extension-specific and helpful information, such as deployment or installation instructions or hints and tips that describe how to configure and use an extension correctly will help the reviewers as well as the users. Absence of this information can confuse the testing team during extension installation and testing, and can cause your extension to fail review. 3) Keep user guides up-to-date Make sure user documentation reflects the actual state of the product. In many cases, developers do not update instructions or screenshots to reflect the latest UI or workflows, or eliminate descriptions of features that have been removed. Those situations lead to failures and disputes which will delay your time-to-market and require the Marketplace Support team to get involved and learn what went wrong. As a result, everyone will spend unnecessary time, including the developer. 4) Remove links that promote other stores We do not allow links or promotions for users to purchase extensions on stores other than the Magento Marketplace. Please remove links that lead to extension stores outside the Magento Marketplace. Links to “Blog/Contact/Support/About Us” pages are acceptable. 5) Update extension compatibility before submission Please double-check extension compatibility with the Magento platform and PHP versions. The extension will be tested with all Magento versions and with all PHP versions declared in the submission. The extension must support at least all PHP versions supported by the targeted Magento versions. 6) Add extension screenshots Please add screenshots! Visual representations of the intended extension behavior is a helpful addition to user guides, and it speeds up installation, configuration, and validation of your extension. Please include admin and store front areas of the store, as applicable. If you have a demo server with this extension installed, you should link to it as well. 7) Update extension release notes Please add release notes about work that was done since the previous submission. Good change logs help us and merchants understand what’s new and which areas have not been affected. Following these recommendations will help you get your products posted on the Magento Marketplace faster and allow us to serve you better. Thank you for being a part of the Magento Community! Please reach out to us via one of the following methods if you have any questions or feedback:

"It's also important to vary your stimuli. I always look for new things to shock the system. Just as you make muscles grow by shocking them, you make the mind grow by shocking it." This is a clever (and beautifully illustrated!) concept of staking your claim on an asteroid, moon or planetary surface. In this case, the surface of Deimos, one of the moons of Mars. Here is an illustration of the stake-markers used to claim a designated area: (From Placement of claim stake-markers from The Radium World by Frank K. Kelly ) Half-stumbling, half-walking, half-crawling on our knees over sharp-pointed slides of jagged rock, panting with an almost unbearable thirst, sweating beneath the load of our armor, we labored at the task for three unforgettable hours, carefully keeping our faces averted from the siren brightness of the Pool. But at last the job was done. We were very confident that our claims were now impregnable, incontestable... See also the earliest reference to asteroid mining from Edison's Conquest of Mars (1898) by Garrett P. Serviss. Compare to asteroid mining (blasting) from Asteroid of Gold (1932) by Clifford Simak, the meteor miner from Salvage in Space (1933) by Jack Williamson, asteroid claim law from Jurisdiction (1941) by Nat Schachner, space placers from The Day We Celebrate (1941) by Nelson S. Bond, the asteroid mining robot from Catch That Rabbit (1944) by Isaac Asimov, the asteroid mine from Love Among the Robots (1946) by Emmett McDowell, the coal mole from The Web Between the Worlds (1979) by Charles Sheffield, and asteroid metal from The Mechanical Monarch (1958) by E.C. Tubb. Want to Contribute an Ulm Sleep Pods For The Homeless 'The lid lifted and she crawled inside...' Prophetic Offers Lucid Dreaming Halo With Morpheus-1 AI ''Leads trail away from insertion points on her face and wrist... to a lucid dreamer...' More Like A Tumblebug Than A Motorcycle 'It is about the size and shape of a kitchen stool, gyro-stabilized on a single wheel...' Tesla Camera-Only Vision Predicted In 1930's SF 'By its means, the machine can see.' First Ever Proof Of Water On Asteroids 'Yes, strangely enough there was still sufficient water beneath the surface of Vesta.' Aptera Solar EV More Stylish Than Heinlein Steel Tortoise 'When confronted by hills, or rough terrain, it did not stop, but simply slowed until the task demanded equaled its steady power output.' Gigantic Space Sunshade Would Fight Global Warming '...the light of the sun had been polarized by two crossed fields so that no radiation could pass.' Untethered Spacewalk's 50th Anniversary 'But that space walk of mine wasn't so very amazing.' ESA Designs Huge Inflatable Moonbase 'It was like being inside a balloon; indeed, that was exactly where he was.' AlphaGarden Robot Cares For Gardens Better Than Humans '...a simple clock-set servok with pipe and hose arms.' |Home | Glossary | Science Fiction Timeline | Category | New | Contact Us | FAQ | Advertise | Technovelgy.com - where science meets fiction™ Copyright© Technovelgy LLC; all rights reserved.

Mitsubishi home heat pumps can work in a cascade system to get more efficiency (apartment buildings, large houses, small office buildings, etc.). Up to 8 units can be connected to the one common controller. The pump can be operated with photovoltaic cells. Combining it with photovoltaic panels, we get a kit that complements each other perfectly. The heat pump receiving electricity from the panels, provides almost free heating of the house. Monobloc air source heat pumps inspire a greater interest. Compact hermetic module takes up little space, doesn’t require intervention in the cooling system by an F-gas qualified specialist. There is no need to register the device with the Central Register of Operators and to carry out annual leak tests. Monoblocs are also fast and cheap to assemble with less risk of installation errors. The short circulation ensures less refrigerant consumption and efficiency level. Monoblock heat pumps can be a good alternative to the more popular separate models. Mitsubishi air-to-water heat pumps and Rhoss monobloc pumps are eligible for the government's program, which provides funding for their purchase. All combinations of Hydrolution heat pumps can be found on the List of Green Equipment and Materials (ZUM). Technical data of devices is checked by independent experts of the portal. Learn more at lista-zum.ios.edu.pl The innovation of the EXP series lies in the operation of only one device. Thanks to which three useful processes can take place simultaneously, taking into account the heat recovery process. Thus, one device can replace a boiler and chiller with a heat pump or a boiler and an external air conditioner. Modular heating pumps (air-to-water type) include Q-ton Mitsubishi Heavy Industries pumps for natural and environmentally friendly refrigerant CO2 (GWP:1), and the Poker290 Rhoss Nibe for natural refrigerant R290 (Propane; GWP:3). Mitsubishi heat pumps are perfect for the thermal modernization of existing buildings. They are also adapted to work with other heat sources. They can be an effective and environmentally friendly replacement for traditional gas and oil boilers. Our devices have the following certificates:

Explore the Hidden Gem of Romania: Ceacu – A Perfect Blend of Nature and Culture Romania, a country nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Eastern Europe, is often overlooked by tourists who tend to flock to more popular European destinations. However, within Romania lies a hidden gem waiting to be discovered – the village of Ceacu. Located in the picturesque Carpathian Mountains, Ceacu offers a perfect blend of untouched nature and rich cultural heritage. The Natural Beauty of Ceacu Ceacu is blessed with breathtaking natural scenery that will leave visitors in awe. The village is surrounded by lush green forests, crystal-clear rivers, and majestic mountains. Hiking enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise as they explore the well-marked trails that lead to stunning viewpoints and hidden waterfalls. Waterfalls in Ceacu Ceacu boasts several waterfalls that are a must-visit for nature lovers. The most popular among them is Cascada Bigar, known for its unique shape and for being one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The cascading water, combined with the lush vegetation surrounding it, creates a magical atmosphere that is sure to captivate anyone who lays eyes on it. Forests and Wildlife The forests of Ceacu are a sanctuary for various species of plants and animals. Those who enjoy birdwatching will be thrilled to spot rare species such as the European bee-eater or the golden eagle. It is also possible to encounter wildlife like deer, foxes, and even bears during nature walks. For a truly immersive experience, visitors can choose to spend their nights in cozy cabins nestled in the heart of the forest. Cultural Heritage of Ceacu While Ceacu is known for its natural wonders, it is not devoid of cultural gems. The village proudly preserves its traditional way of life, offering visitors a glimpse into Romania’s rich cultural heritage. The Ceacu Museum The Ceacu Museum is a must-visit for history enthusiasts. Housed in a historic building that once served as a school, the museum showcases a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the village and its people throughout the ages. Visitors can learn about the region’s rural traditions, traditional crafts, and ancient customs. The Ceacu Monastery The Ceacu Monastery, dating back to the 15th century, is a spiritual and architectural marvel. Its impressive frescoes and icons provide a glimpse into the religious fervor that has shaped the local community. The monastery also offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace and reflection. Getting to Ceacu Getting to Ceacu is relatively easy. The nearest airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, and from there, a drive of approximately two hours will take you to the village. Alternatively, there are reliable public transport options available, including trains and buses. Accommodation and Dining Ceacu offers a range of accommodation options to suit every traveler’s needs. From charming guesthouses to cozy cabins in the forest, visitors will find comfortable and affordable places to stay. Traditional Romanian cuisine is also abundant, with numerous restaurants and taverns offering delicious local dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. If you are yearning for an authentic and off-the-beaten-path travel experience, look no further than Ceacu in Romania. With its breathtaking natural beauty, cultural treasures, and warm hospitality, Ceacu offers a perfect blend of nature and culture for an unforgettable adventure.

Following the publication of ‘The Wireless Access Control Report 2018’, leading security professionals from a range of industries share their opinions of the market, and the future, of wireless access control. Why demand for wireless continues to grow? Figures from the 2018 edition of the report show continued growth for wireless vs. wired solutions, but why are security and facility managers ‘cutting the wires’? Russell Wagstaff, Director for Commercial Access Solutions at ASSA ABLOY EMEA, commented: “Among the many advantages of wireless discussed in the report, I would highlight two. Firstly, removing the need to cable every door makes it much easier and more economical to bring many more doors into your access system, allowing wireless technology to upgrade your building’s security in an instant. “Secondly, the energy efficiency of wireless doors delivers significant cost savings. The standard batteries that locks use have long lives, and only fully ‘power up’ when there’s a credential to read. Wired doors are generally connected to the mains 24/7.” The report also forecasts growth in wireless locks for ‘non-door’ applications to outgrow those for doors, but why is wireless technology especially suited to ‘non-doors’? Wagstaff added: “It’s about convenience – the more applications that can be secured and unlocked with a single credential, the better for site users. Facility managers benefit from the wider scope of their access system, which gives them more control. “In addition, because these ‘non-door’ devices are wireless, access control can easily extend outdoors. Padlocks for gates, machinery locks, storage lockers – with the right lock, these can all be secured within the same access control system as your front door.” Wireless access control for small to medium-sized businesses What specific problem did SMARTair solve at ULab? Enrique Burgos, Director at ULab: “In addition to regular daily traffic, weekly traffic can almost multiply by ten if an event is held, so we needed an access control system as flexible and convenient as SMARTair.” One of Spain’s newest co-working spaces, ULab’s vision incorporated the latest in security, accessibility and design to create a 21st-century business centre. Wire-free SMARTair delivered real-time access control to accommodate both regular daily traffic and busy one-off events. Wireless access control in large or complex businesses? How does the flexible access management offered by CLIQ impact the day-to-day security of businesses? Christophe Nublat, Head of Study & Works Division, Eau de Valence, France, said: “All the energy is in the key – there is no power supply to the lock and therefore very little maintenance. Also, electronic and mechanical cylinders are managed by the same key.” The municipal water authority of Valence supplies safe drinking water to 65,000 local residents, while managing four boreholes, a storage unit and 300km of water pipes. With CLIQ key-based access control, audit trails for every lock, key and padlock are available on demand, so monitoring contractor visits is easy. Weekly mandatory key revalidation provides another layer of security, with five of their keys equipped with CLIQ Remote technology, allowing supervisors to update access rights on the move, via Bluetooth. Integrating wireless access control The new report picks out “integration” as a growing trend — with an overwhelming majority of survey respondents saying integrated systems are “important” or “very important” at a site. How does integration with ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless locks benefit AXIS Entry Manager customers? Stephanie Hensler, Business Development Director at Axis Communications, commented: “Axis completed integration of the Aperio RS485 hub with our AXIS A1001 Door Controller. AXIS Entry Manager is our web-based access control system, built into the A1001 Door Controller. “Most users value real-time access, so we chose to integrate with an Aperio online hub, and users appreciate how intuitive it is to manage this integrated solution.” Saving money with wireless access control Can switching to Aperio wireless access control deliver concrete budget benefits? Magnus Svensson, Infrastructure Manager at Lund University, said: “Aperio has proven to be very cost effective and we have been able to reduce the time we spend on user management and system administration radically.” After 20 years, Lund University’s Faculty of Law was looking to upgrade its access control system. Aperio battery-powered escutcheons and cylinders with card readers are now fully integrated with Pacom’s Unison system. Aperio locks work with the existing MIFARE smartcards, so there was no need for 42,000 students and 7,500 staff to return their smart-cards for reprogramming, or even to visit update readers to reactivate their permissions. Every door or card is still managed centrally from a single admin interface. © 2018, Best Brothers Group. All rights reserved.

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Governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state, Mr Seyi Makinde has accused the Oyo state government under the administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi of reckless management of the financial resources of the state and enrichment of few government officials and their friends. In a statement signed recently by his media aide, Mr Dotun Oyelade, Makinde said the state government misappropriated state funds in all sectors of government especially in health, education and agriculture. In education, Makinde questioned last week’s announcement of the award of N5.7billion contract to renovate schools in the state, with some schools billed for completion on April 30. Makinde called for explanations on how the state government would expend N5.7 billion on the renovation in 15 days. He described the three model schools set to be commissioned as inadequate to address school infrastructure deficit, insufficiently motivated and inadequate teachers. In health, Makinde said, in spite of N116 billion debt, hospitals remained pitiably underfunded, lacking in drugs, equipment, manpower and in a state of disrepair. “Part of government propaganda to hoodwink unsuspecting members of the public was the announcement last week that N5.7bn contract has been awarded to renovate schools in the state and that a substantial part of the renovation will be completed before the resumption of schools on April 30. “We want the government to explain how a large chunk of almost N6bn will be expended on the renovation in 15 days. The impression is being given that this arrangement is not only graft inclined but it is money that is already misappropriated,” the statement said.

I’ve been a little homesick the last couple of weeks. I think it’s the feeling of being in a new place, and not knowing a lot of people yet. I sometimes wish I could rewind back to college where you have a whole month off for Christmas break. I just want the chance to go home and relax and not have to pack everything into a 16 hour window. I want to go home and not have to go, go, go. I want to watch a movie with my parents in our cozy basement. I want to sleep in. I want to “lounge”. I really miss the days of being able to do that. These days, I spend every trip home having to divide my time up with the people I love – and I hate it. The idea that I only have a two hour window where I can see this person and another two hour window to see another. I miss the days where I could come home with no agenda. No timeline planned out because we have time. Not anymore. My dear friend Mal and I were talking this past week, trying to plan out Thanksgiving holiday and when we could get together (a month early- I know!) – we used to be able to spend several evenings with our friends from home during holidays. Now – with new families and being newly married, we usually have a 4 hour window, one night. And don’t, get me wrong, I’m so happy we can make it work and we always find the time. It’s just interesting to think how things change when you grow up and move away. With that said, I had a great “16 hour” window at home this past weekend. I had a wedding in Des Moines on Saturday and went home on Friday. My parents took me to a great restaurant downtown C.R. called Reds. It was nice to catch up… but again, the time was too short. I quickly had to get to my next “two hour window” with my best pal Mal. We enjoyed a nice martini at Zin’s downtown and caught up. However, by the time we got together, it was already 10 p.m. and it only left a few hours of catching up. I had a wonderful Saturday morning with my amazing mom. We spent our “2 hour window” with a small shopping trip to Lindale Mall. It’s one of our favorite things to do together. I got some sassy shoes and Mom got a fabulous new purse. Before we knew it, I had to get on the road to Des Moines. My 16 hour trip home was great, but again, short lived. There just isn’t enough time. It’s weird; I don’t know if it’s because I’m older or just moved to a new place – but the last couple of years I have LOVED going home (and don’t get me wrong, I’ve always loved going home – however now the feeling is different). I love the feeling every time I drive down Glass Road moments from turning into my driveway. I LOVE driving down the old streets that were once so familiar. I’m excited that Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, and I can get home. This time I have more then a 16-hour window – I’ve got 4 whole days and I can’t wait!

Capstone Project (Campus-Only Access) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Health, Human Services and Public Policy Collaborative Health & Human Services Nonprofit Connection (NPC) Santa Cruz County is an agency that was established in 2020. NPC serves nonprofits in the county by supporting them in communicating, collaborating, and building and strengthening relationships amongst each other. NPC continues to bring agencies together to share common needs and build stronger communities. Early in the year, the heavy rains on New Year's Eve led to flooding, road closures, evacuations, power outages, and people trapped in their homes. Then, a few months later, on March 10th, the levee on the Monterey County side of the Pajaro River failed and displaced hundreds of people, forcing them out of their homes into shelters, cars, and hotels. Based on the interviews with executive directors and other nonprofit leaders from Santa Cruz County, the need for a well-coordinated response contributed to nonprofits becoming frustrated and needing a change of action for future natural disasters. Lomeli, Lizet, "Collaboration and Crisis Response of Nonprofits to Natural Disasters" (2023). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 1584.

An immense polar bear and her endearing little cub float across iceberg-filled Arctic waters under a sky lit by the aurora borealis: icons within icons, each elemental to the Canadian identity. Showcasing the artistry and technical talent of the Royal Canadian Mint, this rare 99.99% pure silver coin celebrates the beloved polar bear. Item Number 149406 Composition 99.99% fine silver Weight (g)* 31.39 Diameter (mm) 38 Face Value $20 Finish Proof: Edge Serrated Artist: Julius Csotonyi Packaging: Maroon clamshell with custom beauty box - This is the first coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s innovative new series featuring classic Canadian icons highlighted with cutting-edge design and technology. - The Royal Canadian Mint’s world-class 99.99% pure silver is an ideal canvas for Julius Csotonyi’s captivating portrait of a mother polar bear and her cub in their Arctic habitat. A striking blue enamel stratum overlays selective portions of the image, lending depth to the work of Csotonyi and the Mint’s engravers. - This highly exclusive piece has a very low mintage of only 4,000 coins. The reverse design by Canadian artist Julius Csotonyi centres around a portrait of a mother polar bear and her tiny cub. The cub leans in against the mother’s right front leg, looking directly at the viewer as the mother gazes toward the right side of the image. The two bears stand on a small iceberg, floating amid other larger bergs in open water. Above them, the aurora borealis illuminates a starlit sky. The bottom half of the image presents the underwater view of this scene, with a school of Arctic cod swimming near the submerged section of the polar bears’ iceberg. The underwater portion of the image is overlaid with translucent blue enamel, lending depth and colour to the coin’s highly detailed engraving and shading. A polished outer band bears the word “CANADA”, the date “2016”, and the face value of “20 DOLLARS”. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Please note, Masters Club members will have exclusive access to purchase this coin until June 17, 2016. Dealers cannot advertise or sell this coin until June 17, 2016. Please refer to your Dealer Terms and Conditions for further details.

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The Colorado State Fair hit global news last month. It wasn’t because of some weird animal or corndog incident. It was down the very concept of what we call art. That’s because an Artificial intelligence (A.I.) created artwork walked away with first prize in the Digital Arts segment of the Fine Arts competition. this has led to a lot of outrage and navel gazing in the digital Arts world. And turns out A.I can do photos now too. But should we worry too ? If you’ve click on this post you’ve already seen one A.I created photo like image. The street does not exist nor does the night market below. These were generated on webpage on my mobile phone in about 60 seconds from a simple one line prompt. If you look closely you can see some errors in both images but it take you time to notice and at first glance you can easily be fooled into thinking they are kosher. But they were both created by Artificial Intelligence using a simple text prompt that I entered on my mobile’s web browser So it’s not just Art the A.I. can do photos So What Exactly happened in Colorado ? As Vice reported on the 29th of August, Jason Allen, the owner of a tabletop games company walked away with the first prize in the Digital Arts Category at the State Fair. No great shakes I hear you say. Not my cuppa tea but he has talent. But to some the problem is how he created it – he used an A.I image generator called Midjourney And things went a bit crazy. “Art is dead, dude. It’s over. A.I. won. Humans lost.” Jason hasn’t exactly helped by saying quotes like ths to the NY times. But there has been lots of posting about the doom of art or that it was a cheat to enter. To be fair he did create it using a tool and his prompt. It’s likely he will have selected the image over a few botched one and may well have run it again through Midjourney. He then polished that image in photoshop and blew the image up with Gigapixel before printing it onto Canvas. so not exactly a passive partner. There was some criticism that he didn’t let the Judges know enough. He did use the “Jason Allen via Midjourney” on his pieces but never explicitly said that involved A.I.. However as the NY times reported the judges would still have awarded him the prize. But there is fear and loathing. Some of that may be driven by the potential impact of this on digital artist. Particularly those that rely on small commissions to meet their needs. And there is a point. Say I want an illustration for my new book cover, I can now DIY it with much less skill and much less time. And no artist to pay But I betcha physical media artist were saying the same thing when Digital artistry took off. And photographers were met with contempt and fear back in the 1800’s for much the same. Art will live on but it has been a cold new dawn for some. I’m sorry Old Chap let me put down my paper and tell me what is this A.I. Trickery ? We’ve become use to A.I. help with digital editing. Be Honest, many of you will use your photo editing software to adjust level, contrast etc with varying degrees of A.I. support and remove dust etc even off your digitalized analogue photos. And the big buzz over the last few years has been over A.I. supportered face swap technology, from dodgy Porn deepfakes, to image manipulation in the news to playing around swapping yer mate’s face onto Boris. And the tech behind this is all pretty clever but you give the computer 2 images and get it to map over a small portion. The rise of A.I. Image generation But now the A.I. doesn’t need images to work from a simple prompt will do. The woman below doesn’t exist A.I. image creation is done by machine learning. There are various systems. But in the end these all boil down to the systems reviewing millions of image images and linking those to text prompts. How the AI construction the image can be varied using a random number sequence (generated by a so called seed. If you keep the seed the same you’ll get a identical (or near depending on the software) image. This Dall-E mini image set illustrates this as all generated for me from just one prompt “Photorealistic Red Apple” And what’s more these tools can run in a web browser on a mobile phone. No need for a powerful PC . Power to the People or Uncanny Valley ? And the Ai is getting slicker. The image below was created in just one run of a person that does not exist (outside Mario games). It can get things wrong at time badly but items are improving. And it’s worth noting these images were run off in a web browser. You can do this on a cheap PC, Chromebook or even your smartphone. In fairness these public accessible A.I. are not without issues. Sometimes you get a great image first go. The big challenge has been photo realistic hands and eyes as this image demonstrates But the same A.I. chucked this out later. And if you think that still has an uncanny valley feel take a look at the photo below. Ghosts in the Machine ? The woman in the 2019 photo does not exist. The image was created by StyleGAN a very advanced A.I. system developed by NVidia Researchers. Although this system is not full proof it produces much more realistic images. For more example visit thispersondoesnotexist.com (hit refresh to change the image and watch out for the odd oops ) Dall-E 2 is also being billed as the A.I. image generator to put this into the mainstream. And also these advanced facial A.I. are now available commercially. companies like Icon8 produce and sell these online. They get used for advertising (no model or photographer fees) and a host of legitimate uses. They even allow you the ability to make your face from a simple features menu (here’s one I did but they charge you to download it) Okay So What are the issues ? (1) They suffer from (our) biases at bit There is an issue within current A.I. and that is bias. In part that’s down to us. The A.I. use massive amounts of images we create to form their algorithms and sadly we tend to have marked stereotyping. I ran just the prompt “Nurse” in Stable diffusion and got this Now the A.I did a good job here face wise. But they all look like white females. I ran it 3 times again. It was only on the third batch of images that I clearly get a nurse of black and minority ethnic (BAME) background. There were 2 other image in the whole run whom may have not been caucasian but it was hard to tell. And guess what all 36 images appear to be of female nurses. That’s pretty awful. NHS England identified that 1 in 5 nurse are of a BAME background. And whilst there are issues about gender inclusion in nursing over 1 in 10 nurse in the UK are male. But not according to the 36 image in a row I made via stable diffusion. Not one male nurse. …and the cause And that bias is down to us. We’ve made more stereotypical images over the years Interestingly google has put in algorithms to produce much more diverse image on search So when I searched for nurse on Google images I got a much more diverse set of images in both race and gender. And it’s not that A.I. algorithms can’t do darker skin tones and yes the nurse generated was spontaneous, but really it shouldn’t require you to race prompt. Interestingly Google are not allowing public access to Imagen, their A.I generator in part due to this (although oddly they’ve fixed it on their image search). They noted “..the data requirements of text-to-image models have led researchers to rely heavily on large, mostly uncurated, web-scraped datasets. While this approach has enabled rapid algorithmic advances in recent years, datasets of this nature often reflect social stereotypes, oppressive viewpoints, and derogatory, or otherwise harmful, associations to marginalized identity groups.” (2) Potential for Misinformation and fraud And yes sadly these are tool that can be used for misinformation. and yes these engines are incredibly powerful allowing state agents, agitators and a whose of folk to to potential use them for mischief or worse. A few prompts and you can have a fake moon landing. Or worse I’ve not spent ages doing that but you get the idea how good the software can be. It does good likeness of well known people and AI can be trained. It’s not just image misinformation. AI created images are being used to create false accounts. In 2009 facebook took down over 900 accounts with AI generated images. But this isn’t anything new. A.I assisted face swapping technology existed long before Art generators. And before that well there was always photoshop favoured tools of fraudsters agent provocateurs and meme creators Alike. But Photoshopping goes back to the dawn of photography. The Stalin’s USSR was well know for making folk disappear from official photographs. But it dates back further. A good example is this photograph US Civil War General and later President Ulysses S. Grant. It’s his head but it’s not his body nor was the rider in the original image (3) No point the A.I. can do it Well yes A.I can produce stunning images and the errors will get better, but photorealistic images predate the digital era and never killed of photography. For decades digital artist have produced photorealistic images but in fact photorealism goes back to the 1960’s. And photorealism & digital art has bet genuine photos in winning contracts but so does photography pinch some of their markets. A.I. is never going to catch the intimacy of wedding photos, family holiday shoots or, that perfect day in the studio/on the mountains etc. Yes it will provide another choice to companies for their images but it’s not the first time artificially created images have been used. But could A.I. help photographers? There is a good chance you use A.I to tweak your images in the the likes of lightroom, photoshop and Luminar. The new AI image generators now can tweak images. You can mask areas such as clothes and get the generator to change those. Most spectacular is something called outpainting. You can take a core image but then expand the edges of this in frames gradually building up a much bigger image as shown here The tech is likely to incorporated into improving editing. You can also use the image to create the basis of another A final thought on A.I. photos – More Opportunities than things to fear It’s a new media and it brings great challenges and issues. But it also brings opportunity and I suspect we have much less to fear than we could benefit from it. But it may be tougher in the Digital Arts world, although again may be a gamechanger for others. And funnily enough folk were saying the same thing when D Wanna Play with A.I. ? I think you’re better trying these, than being worried. There are several programs available but i’ll mention the key ones. I’m focusing on the big generators that you can access and this is not an exhaustive list. All the tools that are available can be run in a web browser. (1) Dall-E 2 Arguably the biggest name at the moment, Dall-E 2 offer potentially game changing features like realistic eyes, allowing you to outpaint an image. And I’d love to play with it but I sit on a waiting list with millions over at open.ai Their Dall-E 2 page has an interactive limited demo and the chance to join that list too. Dall-E 2 generates 4 images per credit. New users currently get 50 free credits and every month get 15 more free. More credits can be bought. The headline figure you read of $15 for 115 credits (460 images) but some report you are encourage to buy way more. (2) Craiyon (formerly Dall-E mini) Craiyon is the most accessible and fun of the tools. Open source and completely free to use. But it is the weakest of the tools here. It produces 9 images in a go. But it really struggles with faces and images have a lo res quality. But it’s free and fun. (3) Stable Diffusion Stability.ai’s Stable diffusion is current major rival to Dall-E 2 and is useable without a wait. Funnily enough, most images here were created by this A.I. . What’s more there are several platforms using it. Most Notable are Stability.ai own version which I guess is bleed edge stuff with the most up to date stuff. You get currently 200 free credits. Everytime you generate a 512×512 image on basic settings you use a credit. Make the image bigger, make multiple, use more processing time the cost goes up. For casual users who want to dabble with no commitment it offers the cheapest block purchase of credit options (1000 cost just a tenner). You can set up a subscription as well which may be cheaper if you use in the long run. NightCafé also gives you access to Image diffusion, but also 3 other A.I. art orientated image generators. You can generate an image in one and use in the others to evolve that image. It gives 20 free credits for new accounts but can get 5 free each day if you log in and claim. And you can get more free credits by engaging in its social content . You can pay but it’s more pricey ($14.99USD for 100 credits). It also offers subscription. It has a much better interface plus it stores your images for you. I include Midjourney for completeness. It after all is the A.I. that caused all the fuss in Colorado. It does more art orientated images than photo. Again it offers a free trial of 25 credits. But unlike the Stable diffusion offerings you must sign up to subscription for more credits rather than by a block (5) Google Imagen Potentially on of the most powerful A.I. image generators on the planet. But you won’t be using it properly any time soon. As Engadget reported – Google worries about how A.I. generators can be exploited to make inappropriate or malicious images and the potential for bias.

Chinese truck tyres: EC proposes revised anti-dumping duties Thanks to an internal document sent to EU member states and national tyre trade associations, we now have a clearer idea about what form the European Commission’s final anti-dumping measures against Chinese truck and bus tyres may take. The Commission favours a system of fixed, per-tyre duties similar to the preliminary duties introduced in May; the silver lining for Chinese tyre makers is that it has recommended these duties be reduced. When preliminary anti-dumping duties were announced in May the highest per-tyre duty, applicable to products from Xingyuan Tire Group and “all other companies,” was 82.17 euros per tyre; the Commission now proposes a top rate of 55.96 euros per tyre, a 32 per cent reduction. Other manufacturers also fare well under the Commission’s proposals. Hankook should pay just 43.86 euros instead of 52.85 euros for every tyre it imports from China; admittedly, the company says the duties are irrelevant as it no longer imports truck and bus tyres from China, having shifted production to other locations in anticipation of coming duties. The proposed rate applicable to Giti Tire has dropped from 57.42 euros to 47.51 euros per tyre. A sizable reduction has been proposed for the Aeolus group and Pirelli, and if adopted it will see its tyres charged at a rate of 44.94 euros per unit instead of 64.13 euros. All other “cooperating companies” would pay 47.13 euros per tyre instead of the 62.79 euros charged under the preliminary duties. Duties would thus range from 43.86 euros to 55.96 euros rather than the preliminary duties of 52.85 euros to 82.17 euros per tyre. The proposed rates have been set out in a General Disclosure Document and do not represent the Commission’s final decision on the matter. Affected parties now have the opportunity to respond to the proposals. That said, the document may be interpreted as confirmation of the European Commission’s intentions. We will know for sure in November at the latest.

Life offers but few escapes- time with oneself is hard to come by! I decided to have some quite time when I booked my tickets for Bharatpur. The erstwhile Fort & Kingdom- the one which the Britishers could not conquer in their 150 odd years of rule in the subcontinent. What with its Mud covered high walls which absorbed the shock of any artillery fire & its strategically placed Moat all around, teeming with crocodiles. This year around, in variance to our regular plans, me & my friend, took a flight to Delhi on the first Thursday of the new year. Landing there in the fog we went straight to The Nizammuddin railway station- what with the Uber driver being a novice to the Metro & hence he was driving in circles so that the journey which normally takes 45 minutes in the dying hours of the day was stretched to a hilarious & a little bit anxious 2 hours. We barely made it to the platform to catch our onward train to Bharatpur. We reached Bharatpur at 2am, with fog swirling around. Hailing an autorickshaw we went to the hotel- a property run by the Rajasthan Tourism corporation. Catching a few quick winks we were up betimes & ready by the time our trusted MANSASINGH came along. Mansa singh is our rickshaw driver & friend at Bharatpur. We entered the park & our first stop was just before the barrier, where we tried to make some Jackal shots- but luck failed us- a rare occurance at Bharatpur where jackals abound & are not too shy of humans. We sallied forth & at the barrier turned towards the forest guesthouse- behind which runs a trail bordered by the wetlands & where we were told that this year, a flock of Flamingoes had arrived. So thither we went in earnest. There was some nice activity of pied kingfishers, 5 of them at a place & making a fight for the food available there. A couple of Blue-Bulls ( Neel Gai) put up a brief appearnce in the fog. NO Luck with the flamingoes though!! We returned to our rickshaw & enquired about the star guest at Bharatpur near the barrier- The Siberian Rubythroat, which we did see & get a few shots of, the year prior. But like any beautiful bird we were not satisfied & wanted to see it once again. But we were dismayed to know that it had not made its appearance this year. So our next stop was to be Sapan-Mori at the midpoint. Enroute at a point near the heronary a grey heron startled us by landing close by & with a big fish for a catch in its beak. We could get barely a shot or two before the fish was deep inside its gullet. Amazed & excited at the good omen we started on foot- looking for Blue-throats in the shrubbery, shooting Jacanas & reached Sapan mori in some time. Being the early birds in the park we were there before the crowd. A darter was sitting close to the road & gave us some wonderful image opportunities in some amazing early sunlight. Sometime later a Marsh harrier popped in & had a coot for a meal on a branch. We coursed to the right of the main road & were soon on our way to do what was our main aim this year at Bharatpur- Saras cranes. This bird, once on the verge of extinction from India along the footsteps of the Siberian cousins has made a strong comeback, thanks to the conservation efforts & can now be sighted in good numbers inside & outside the park. Known for the commitment to a partner for a lifetime it has a special place in Indian Myths & legends. We spied a pair grazing in a shallow swamp at the very end of the dirt track. & surprise! Surprise!! There was a juvenile in tow! What luck . After taking some routine shots from a distance I changed tactics & gradually circled around to a side road & made my way stealthily to the very edge of the swamp with the help of the cover of the underbrush. Sitting comfortably ( as much as the biting cold allowed me to be) on my field chair I got ready for the long haul. Slowly but surely the mother & its young one started coming close to where I sat. I made some of my most satisfying images of the mother feeding the juvenile with clams/mussels. Great light & a lucky spot gave me some of my best saras shots till date. Crisp & clean!!!! By the time I was back to my senses it was alredy 1:30 pm. To get food inside the park is difficult. The RTDC resort near the barrier is the only place else you need to go out of the park & come back again- wasting a good 2 hours in the whole. We hurried to the RTDC resort & had some food. Quieting our hunger we decided to once again go to the same spot & see whether the Saras was still there- & yes we were in luck This time I got all three individuals in the single frame. What luck. Satisfied with the days work we retreated to the resort. A word here about the resort- Till now our preferred place to stay but this time we saw the worst phase yet of the place. I would not recommend it to anyone anymore. Bad food, terrible condition of the rooms, the linen & blankets had a very bad odour. The next day was pretty much the same. We started back for Delhi Via Mathura. A delayed train due to fog allowed us to have some much needed coffee & food at the railway station. Reaching Delhi we hit a hotel near the airport. & luckily fior us, despite a dense fog our flight took off on time & allowed us to be on time back home. Bharatpur this year was surreal- beautiful, bewitching & teeming with birds. It was a throwback to its pre 2011 days. After a gap of & a scare that it will be lost to birds, this year the birds were happily back & the place was agog with activity. A blessed break from our routine & some amazing images to show for it. Eager to be back next season for some more exciting time at one of my most favorite places in India.

Thousands of asylum seekers from Central America and beyond faced one of the most treacherous parts of their journey to the United States on Monday. Thousands of newly stationed members of Mexico’s National Guard used everything at their disposal – including rocks, tear gas and pepper spray – to stop folks from crossing the southern border of Mexico, according to The Wall Street Journal. It is 2020’s first en masse attempt to challenge Donald Trump’s plan to restrict entry to asylum seekers by way of Mexican and Guatemalan authorities. Mexico’s National Guard was created in 2019 to fight violent crime and battle drug cartels. In July of that year, their mission and purpose pivoted to illegal immigration prevention. About 20,000 members of the Guard work across approximately 15 miles of Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala – a slow, steady and significant spike from the 6,500 troops the NPR saw in the summer. An additional 500 troops were sent over just last week as news of the incoming caravan spread. Their presence at the border was initially meant to be solely symbolic. Guards would protect immigration agents and intimidate immigrants but never act. “My government is not in favor of the use of force to contain migration,” Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said last year. On Monday, tensions rose and troops at the border reportedly used tear gas to divide the group. “If we all come over to the National Guard for this work, who will go after the traffickers of drugs and people?” a concerned, anonymous member of the Guard told NPR earlier last year. Their increasingly violent presence at the border presents a concerning reshuffling of priorities that can only further deepen the issues that push people to the border in the first place – crime, violence, extreme poverty and more. The Mexico-Guatemala border was previously an easy and largely unprotected point of entry into Mexico, with most visitors acting as just that – visitors. In November, the Trump administration vowed to send asylum seekers to Guatemala (and eventually El Salvador and Honduras). They also threatened Mexico with tariffs on Mexican goods – a potential bluff that led López Obrador to agree to the rigorous immigration enforcement deal. “López Obrador and Mexico have become Trump’s wall,” said Irineo Mujica, the head of advocacy group People Without Borders.

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The coarse pepper is noticeable and sure elevates the experience of the seasoning. Heath Riles Citrus Salmon If you're looking for the perfect rub for seafood, Heath Riles Simple citrus rub is a grand slam. This seasoning works so well on vegetables, chicken and more. For this recipe- Filet of salmon(skin on or off is your preference) this salmon had skin on. Season up the salmon filet with Heath Riles "Simple Citrus" Lay filet directly on grate of smoker. Smoke at 180° for 1 hour. Add a few tabs of butter across the filet. Increase temperature to 325° and finish off the salmon until it hits an internal temperature of 145°. Give it a fresh squeeze of a lemon and enjoy! Kosmos Homemade Buffalo Chips A little sprinkle of this dust can make your ordinary food become a "Wow" food. Kosmos Wing dust is phenomenal on wings but using it on veggies, popcorn or more is never a bad idea. Try it on homemade chips and you'll never want to buy a store bought bag again! There are several different flavors. You can also create some unique combos! Using thinly sliced potatoes that have been rinsed and dried, deep fry them in oil that is at a temperature of 350°. Fry them until the chips turn a golden brown. Pulled out of the oil and drain a bit. While they are still hot, generously shake on and toss Kosmos Wing Dust of your choice. Make sure you make plenty, You'll be eating them up!

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I Am a Gay Man And I’m Tired of Dating Apps Cis Gay Men Are the Weakest Link of the Queer Community Over the years, I’ve made my rounds on the dating apps in Montreal: Tinder, Hinge, even the dreaded Grindr. Coming from small-town Arkansas, the abundance of queerness in Montreal was a joy, albeit overwhelming at times. Being thrown into a sea of jargon and tacit rules on these apps was enough to make me delete them. But like many others, I always came back. As a cis gay man, using these apps has allowed me to reflect on my relationship with my community. However, they have also revealed to me the way cis men like myself can often interact with other members of the queer community negatively. While some may call me a self-hating gay for criticizing some of these problematic behaviours, we need to acknowledge that the fight for queer liberation is often sidetracked by cis gay (typically white) men without much critical insight. This lack of insight stems from our proximity to heteropatriarchal structures, leading many gay men to see their queerness less as a part of a larger community and more an individual peculiarity. For example, we could look at the case of marriage equality. While marriage became an issue that queer people of all identities fought for, it allowed for gay men to easily enter into a traditionally hetero-exclusive space—that of the traditional nuclear family. Rather than seeking to eschew capitalist and patriarchal pressures, cis gay men can easily assimilate rather than question these values due to our proximity to patriarchal structures. Once gay men got this win, they neglected the needs of other members of the queer community, such as trans individuals struggling to get affirming healthcare. As evidenced by a 2020 report by Trans Pulse Canada, only 26% of the surveyed group of trans and non-binary individuals had all their affirming care needs met. While many queer people see the community as home, survival and strength, some cis gay men see their queerness as an obstruction to joining the boys’ club—an attribute that can be removed by replicating the oppressive structures seen in heteronormative spaces. In my experience, this attempt to replicate these structures happens most saliently on dating apps, particularly Grindr. Most shocking to me was a noticeable disdain for certain body types (including racialized bodies), ethnicities, and gender expressions. For some, their preferences become a list of what they are not looking for rather than what they are: no fats, no femmes, etc. Furthermore, ascribing too much to rigid roles can often perpetuate the same sorts of binary thinking found in gender essentialism—the idea that gender carries strict prescriptive roles. Heteronormative gender structures, like the dominant man and the obedient woman, are reflected in traditionally gendered roles: masculine and feminine, active and passive, top and bottom. I find these rigid roles to be exclusionary tools even if occasionally pragmatically helpful. These terms ignore how gender expression and one’s sexual proclivities are not exclusively tied. I don’t want my critique of a culture developed and sustained in the gay community to be taken as a total condemnation of these apps. I have also met some fantastic men and had great experiences. Still, I’m weary of the problematic norms that have become standard practice on these dating apps—body shaming, transphobia and racism to name a few. These digital spaces became an extension of queer in-person spaces during the pandemic, for instance. Though at times they amplify some of the worst aspects of gay life, these apps are important for developing and exploring a community that may not be readily accessible. These apps need a shift towards a more encompassing idea of community: being open and welcoming to all under the queer umbrella. Rather than seeking to separate ourselves from the rest of the queer community, gay cis men should see our wider part in the fabric of queerness by supporting members of the queer community that aren’t just gay cis men. We should acknowledge our proximity to patriarchal power and utilize this position to help rather than hinder the overall fight for queer liberation. This article originally appeared in Volume 43, Issue 11, published February 7, 2023.

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Advance Diversity Services (ADS) is partnering with the University of Wollongong (UOW) to enhance the ability of the settlement and community services sectors to serve the needs of CALD LGBTIQA+ communities. The joint research project, funded by UOW’s Community Engagement Grants Scheme, aims to understand gaps in the knowledge and skills of diversity service workers when servicing culturally diverse LGBTIQ+ communities in the context of COVID-19. ‘This is a wonderful opportunity to pilot a collaborative approach to understanding the level of LGBTIQA+ acceptance, knowledge and skills of ADS’s service workers,’ said Anthony Scerri, ADS’s Manager for Settlement and Community Services. ‘Once we identify gaps, we can effectively target staff training. Our ultimate aim is to ensure people from CALD LGBTIQ+ communities receive the services they need and feel welcome and included.’ Dr Quah Ee Ling Sharon, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, is leading the research project. Dr Qua is a Singaporean-Chinese queer migrant woman academic whose work draws from decolonial, transnational and intersectional feminist perspectives and centres round community-based research, inequalities and social justice. She said she was happy to be collaborating with ADS on the project to bring better outcomes for CALD LGBTIQA+ people. Three innovative projects were chosen for UOW’s 2020 Community Engagement Grants Scheme launched at a virtual celebration on October 22. Monique Harper-Richardson, Director of Advancement, UOW, and President of the UOW’s USA Foundation, said the quality of this year’s applications for grants was ‘at the highest level’ and all projects funded focused on resilience and recovery for communities affected by COVID-19. ‘These are extraordinary projects and I’m incredibly excited. I also extend my sincere congratulations to the three recipients.’ Special guest at the celebration Dr Belinda Kathlyn Gibbons, Senior Lecturer Faculty of Business, Sydney Business School, UOW, said the grants would help to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals ‘to care for all things and to leave no one behind’. Mr Scerri said the pandemic had been hard on many in the community and especially marginalised people from diverse backgrounds. ‘This research will help to ensure LGBTIQA+ people from CALD backgrounds receive the best and most appropriate service possible.’ Caption 1: Dr Quah Ee Ling Sharon, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Wollongong (UOW) at the virtual launch of a new UOW-ADS research project.

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Defense contractors are a vital part of the US national security infrastructure. As a result, it is essential to understand their finances and creditworthiness. As a result of the government being their primary customer, most defense contractors have large fixed-price contracts. These contracts are well-suited to periods of low inflation. The Development of Cutting-Edge Technologies Defense contractors play a vital role in developing cutting-edge technologies. They create and sustain advanced weapons systems, establish and operate satellites that detect greenhouse gases, assist with climate preparedness and sustainability efforts, and produce the data that informs military operations and commercial applications. The US government depends on these contractors to perform critical national security functions, and they are vital to the nation’s economy. Despite these essential benefits, the industry faces many challenges. Critics have raised significant concerns about the concentration of contracts among large firms, exorbitant prices for goods and services, fraud, and the “revolving door” between defense contractors and the government. In addition, many defense companies are forced to set their prices based on cost estimates. These estimates are influenced by suppliers’ quotes, which can increase when contractors face inflationary pressures. Defense companies are also limited in their ability to pass on these rising costs to the government because they typically hold firm-fixed-price contracts. The Enhancement of Military Preparedness Defense contractors play a crucial role in maintaining readiness. They provide training, logistics services, and equipment to ensure that military units are equipped to meet their missions’ requirements and serve the nation’s interests. Traditional defense contracting is a complex and highly regulated process. It is typically conducted under Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) contracts, governed by Federal Acquisition Regulations and the Department of Defense’s regulations. These contracts are often worth billions of dollars and cover the development of multi-billion dollar arsenals of weapons systems, aircraft, ships, and IT business systems. In a time of soaring inflation and interest rates, firms face significant risk in their ability to pass along higher costs to their customers. Despite this risk, firm-fixed-price contracts, which account for most of the DOD’s contract obligations, are well-suited to periods of low inflation when input costs remain stable, and defense companies can manage their internal and external costs without raising prices. The Enhancement of National Security Defense contractors play a critical role in national security. They create jobs, provide research and development services, and produce various products for the military. Their work contributes to the United States’ economic growth and fosters international collaboration. However, efforts to increase competition within the DIB have positively impacted DOD’s ability to innovate and deliver capabilities. This includes reducing reliance on a few dominant contractors and broadening the domestic defense industrial base. The Enhancement of Economic Growth The Department of Defense depends on private contractors to produce various goods, from jet engines and weapons to advanced technology and strategic consulting. But, while allegations of egregious contractor fraud surface frequently, there is little follow-through and a general lack of accountability that benefits major defense companies at the expense of taxpayers. The unique needs of many defense programs require production processes, facilities, and specifications that diverge from those used in the commercial sector. The resulting pool of potential suppliers must be more significant to sustain competition. As a result, the market for these products tends to consolidate and be dominated by a few firms, imposing long-term sourcing commitments on the government.

When high-yielding harvests are not enough to secure success for today’s soybean producers, checkoff dollars help ensure a strong, profitable future for producers through driving demand at home and abroad. Administered by the United Soybean Board (USB), producers invest 0.5 percent market price per bushel, known as a checkoff, into a fund. Used for research, market development, promotion and expansion, the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board (ASPB) manages half of all checkoff dollars collected in the state and the USB adds the rest to the national checkoff fund*. Run by 69 volunteer farmers and directors, the USB is based in St. Louis, Missouri with activities monitored by paid staff. Nominated by their state’s soybean board, or Qualified State Soybean Boards (QSSB), they are appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Three members of the USB’s board of directors hail from Arkansas. Soybeans in Arkansas Traditionally one of the largest agriculture enterprises in the state with more than 3-million acres of soybean fields in 56 percent of the counties, Arkansas is one of the top 10 soybean producing states in the country. - Animal agriculture is the number one customer of soybean, 98 percent of soybean meal feeds livestock and poultry. - Broiler chickens consume about 40 percent of the domestic supply of soybean meal. - By 2020, China’s demand for U.S. soy will increase by 37 percent with increased demand for protein. - Approximately 30 percent of soybeans are considered a double crop. Following spring’s wheat harvest, soybeans are planted, allowing the harvest of two row crops in one year. - Optimum planting in Arkansas is between May 5 – July 5 and they will be harvested between October 15 and November 20. - Irrigation-furrow via flood and sprinkler is common practice across more than 2-million acres of soybeans. *Since checkoff dollars are dedicated to research and promotion efforts, the American Soybean Association (ASA) advocates on state and national legislative and regulatory policy issues.

Bruce Chassy comments on biotech controversies in Chicago Chassy comments on biotech controversies in Chicago via GMO Pundit a.k.a. David Tribe The BIO Industry Conference, held this year in Chicago, is an annual event that draws thousands of attendees from all over the world to hear the latest and greatest news from all fields of biotechnology. This year as usual, interest in agricultural biotechnology and its challenges was high. Both the considerable benefits, and the long running controversies about crop GMOs, were discussed from all angles in several well attended sessions. After one of these sessions, Professor Bruce Chassy (co-founder with Dr David Tribe of the website Academics Review) was interviewed by Agricultural Biotech consultant Dr L. Val Giddings. Here is the transcript of that interview: VAL GIDDINGS INTERVIEWS BRUCE CHASSY (University of Illinois) -- "WHY THE CONTINUING CONTROVERSY OVER AG BIOTECH?" BIO 2010 -- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA Wednesday, May 5th. 2010 Giddings: Why is there still controversy about ag biotech after all these years? Chassy: The science and results are clear: products of biotechnology are probably safer than any others. There is no scientific controversy or doubt about the real-world outcomes. They are all positive, good for consumers, farmers, the environment. Giddings: Then why do we keep hearing about all the risks of GM crops? Chassy: There is a well financed and organized global opposition to GM crops that spreads misinformation and fear. Make no mistake about it, this isn't a grass roots opposition, it is a small handful of people who are paid to block GM crops to benefit certain countries and companies that profit from higher prices for organic and GM-free foods. Giddings: How can we set the record straight? Chassy: There is nobody credible talking in favor of GM crops. The industry can't do it, they have a clear conflict of interest. It's not the regulators job--they regulate and stay neutral; USDA and FDA are afraid of being sued by these groups already. The food industry isn't going to fight for GM crops, especially when they make more money from organic foods. Then there are the scientists: they know the truth, but it's not their job to argue with the NGOs. They have labs to run, students to teach, grants and papers to write. So at the end of the day, there is nobody to advocate for an accurate and impartial representation of the facts about GM crops. Giddings: What can be done about it? Chassy: Scientists need to speak out and realize that if someone else distorts the facts it's their responsibility to set the record straight. An example -- Jeff Smith claims he's an expert on GM safety and has written several books about the dangers. David Tribe (University of Melbourne) and I analyzed all the arguments Smith makes in his book Genetic Roulette. Not one of the claims Smith makes withstands scrutiny--I would call it peer review but Smith isn't a scientist or a peer. You can see our work at a website we created to expose scientific hoaxes. Eventually, we hope to grow the website to cover many scientific issues about which there is a lot of misinformation. Think of it as a place for critical thinking about the facts and the peer-review that was never done. Giddings: Well that sounds like a great idea, but what do you mean by the "peer-review" that was never done? Chassy: Most of the claims about GM crops are not based on the scientific ("peer-reviewed") literature. Scientists publish their work and then wait for colleagues to approve or disapprove. Peers will point out flaws in the method, results or conclusions. It's the way we separate the wheat from the chaff in science. Only when work is corroborated, often by independent repetition in another lab, does a scientific consensus of its validity emerge. Bad papers do get past editors and reviewers and get published, but they do not stand the test of time or gain acceptance. The few shabby anti-GM papers that are in the literature have been rejected by regulatory agencies and the community at large. By contrast, the way biotech opponents do science is to announce it on BBC or in the Huffington Post. They make claims and spread fear based on unpublished studies. Often these claims are based on purportedly preliminary results from studies bought and paid for by anti-GM organizations. The studies are never published but the opponents don't care because their objective to scare people about GMOs, not to advance science. If you want to see how bad their facts and logic are, go to http://academicsreview.org and judge our work for yourself. Both Chassy and Giddings are well qualified to discuss agbiotech policy intiatives and last July their article Igniting Agricultural Innovation: Biotechnology Policy Prescriptions for a New Administration at Science Policy welcomed the new US administration with some sage advice. How Public Perception Affects Adoption of Technologies that Help Feed the World More from correspondent Val Giddings at the BIO conference currently running in Chicago How Public Perception Affects Adoption of Technologies that Help Feed the World was the topic Wednesday afternoon of one of the liveliest panels we’ve seen in a while. Moderated by Sally Squires (Weber Shandwick, former Washington Post writer) panelists included Margaret Zeigler (Congressional Hunger Center), Michael Specter (The New Yorker, author of Denialism: How Irrational Thinking Hinders Scientific Progress, Harms the Planet, and Threatens our Lives), Maywa Montenegro (Seed Magazine) and Bruce Chassy (University of Illinois). The session was well attended, nearly SRO, with almost a hundred folks in the audience. Topics ranged widely, though they did not include anything about opinion polling, as one might have assumed from the session title. Instead they touched on common misconceptions about biotech (that biotech foods have less nutrition, or biotech seeds are infertile), how people assess different types of risks differently (and usually at odds with the data). Many things were said by the panelists, most of them true. But there were a few howlers, and perhaps most surprisingly, they never named the elephant in the room: Does public perception affect the adoption of biotechnology? Of course it does. But perhaps not always as one might expect. Data the world over show opposition to be more theoretical than real: folks may say they are opposed, but at point of purchase, with few exceptions, they almost always buy based on quality and cost, where biotech foods stack up very well indeed. But the perception of consumer resistance makes political decision makers reluctant to remove barriers, and the perception of resistance is the product of smoke, mirrors, and an aggressive, well funded, and ruthless campaign of unrelenting mendacity by self-styled “green” groups who have been called “murderous hypocrites.” Too bad we couldn’t get former European Commission staffer (now retired) Mark Cantley, to join the group and name this beast. The howlers: in response to a question as to how the situation could be improved, one panelist opined that “We (the sorts of folks in the audience) should “stop vilifying Alice Waters and Michael Pollan”¦” Excuse me? Fair disclosure as the recipient of no small amount of vilification at the hands and pens of biotech opponents, my view may be colored. But the last time I checked the vilification balance was pretty lopsided, with about a hundred examples originating with the mendacious for every one from the data-based pro-science camp. This is not, I am said to say, a textbook example of moral equivalence. Another howler One panelist offered her informed opinion that small farmers in central America are opposed to biotech because they are skeptical of technological innovation. Let’s see”¦ would these be the same custodians of maize landraces, who have an unmatched and unbroken innovative history spanning ten millennia during which their approach to plant stewardship has made a fetish of importing germplasm, conducting experimental crosses with it, and selecting products from the results to weave into their ongoing harvests? Explanation FAIL. Third howler A panelist suggested that the role of NGOs has been, on balance, positive in the area of biotech and food. Yes, there have been a small number of vocal NGOs in opposition, but the vast majority of them are honestly and helpfully focused on trying to improve food security for the poor of the earth. Well”¦ I’m not sure I can do better than to quote my teenage daughter: OMG!!!! I am glad to hear that some NGOs are doing good things on food and hunger issues. But until they break ranks with Greenpeace, the Sierra Club, and Friends of the Earth to condemn their profoundly misguided, contrafactual, and anti human campaigns against crops that reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture while increasing quality and safety of food and the economics of smallholder farming they are complicit and indictable. But what’s a good panel without a howler or two? If you missed it, you missed it. Don’t make the same mistake next year. “stop vilifying Alice Waters and Michael Pollan”¦” Hmm. Lets see--- one Peruvian scientist facing jail for speaking out about hear-say nonsense that's unpublished, undisclosed and not peer-reviewed, but still used to achieve political outcomes. Other scientists threatened with legal action to close-down their fair public comment. Time and time again, pro-biotech opinion leaders being branded as shills for Monsanto (and same with this website). Monsanto itself being caste as Monsatan. Websites devoted to listing purported business connections of science commentators which are never checked with the scientists concerned. Outrageous claims against Golden Rice -- e.g its a Trojan Horse, 9 kg needed to have effect --- to deny poor communities and children its benefits for years on end. European blackmail of African countries on trade to persuade them not to use GM technology, even as poverty of farmers in Africa is so different to that of subsidised EU farmers. And the audience are blamed for giving giving Waters and Pollan a hard-time?. Yes indeed, we don't have moral-equivalence here.

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Can You Use a Heating Pad while Pregnant – Did you know that you can use a heating pad while you’re pregnant? The truth is, it’s not something that most people consider. But, the benefits of using one outweigh the risks — especially if you’re going through a cold and/or flu season. A heating pad is simply a piece of heated cloth that you wrap around your lower body to ease your pain and help heat up your skin faster than with traditional heaters. It doesn’t do anything else; it just warms you up. However, this safety tip only goes so far in explaining why using a heating pad is perfectly fine when you’re pregnant. Read on to learn more about how it helps and how not to use one. Can You Use a Heating Pad while Pregnant? – The Truth About the Trend Is a heating pad right for you? The short answer is yes. You may not be able to use curling irons or an iron at the same time, but you can use a heating pad. While it may not feel like it while your hands are cold and wet, your body is warm and dry (right now), heat can be very helpful when pregnant. There are many different types of heat pads available in the market today, so how do you know if one is right for you? Here are some things to consider before buying one: What is the function of a heating pad? A heating pad is designed to provide comfort to your baby inside your body. It is a thin, soft cloth that you place on your baby’s body. You can use a heating pad on your stomach, back, active areas of your body, and even your feet. While it may not feel like it while your hands are cold and wet, your body is warm and dry (right now), heat can be very helpful when pregnant. How to use a heating pad There are many different types of heat pads available in the market today, so how do you know if one is right for you? Here are some things to consider before buying one: Unger: This type of heat pad is made from a silky material that feels comforting on your skin. It is often used as an external heating pad because you do not want to place it on your baby’s back. Bumper: This type of heat pad is typically used for when your baby is fussy or when he is starting to eat solids. It is often placed under your baby’s bottom. It is a good idea to choose a thicker pad if you are expecting a lot of movement from your baby. Inflatable: Like the bumper pad, the inflatable heat pad is used for when your baby is starting to eat solids. It is a good idea to choose a thicker pad if you are expecting a lot of movement from your baby. Types of heat pads The three most common types of heat pads are the gel, the electric blanket, and the hand-held electric blanket. Gel: This type of pad is easy to clean and has a gel-like consistency that provides instant warmth. You can purchase a variety of sizes and designs, and they usually cost less than an electric blanket. Electrical blanket: The electric blanket is usually programmed to low heat, but you can turn it up to high to keep your baby warm. These types of heaters are often used as an emergency blanket because you do not want to keep re-setting the pad to keep your baby warm. Hand-held electric blanket: These heaters come with a handle so you can place it on a table, bedside table, or window sill. You can easily place it on a heating pad or use it as a nightlight. These heaters are very versatile, and you can easily adjust the heat and the intensity of the light to fit the situation. When to use a heated towel A heated towel is exactly what it sounds like – a towel heated to the ideal temperature for your baby. These types of heaters are usually handheld, so you can easily place it on a table, bedside table, or window sill. A good time to use a heated towel is during the day when you are wearing clothes and your baby is not. At night, when your baby is ready to put on his clothes, is the best time to use a heated towel. Pros of using a heated towel No Sweating: One of the main advantages of using a heated towel is that you do not have to wear a shirt or jacket when using it. This is great for people who are on the move or do not like to wear a jacket when it isCold Out. Warmth Is Permanent: The best benefit of all when it comes to using a heated towel is that it is very permanent. You can use it when your baby is born and even when he is a toddler. It does not need to be disposed of after your baby is born. No Electricity: The final pro of using a heated towel is that it does not require an electrical supply. You can place it anywhere and it does not require a power outlet. Cons of using a heated towel Expenses: One of the things to keep in mind when it comes to using a heated towel is that it is an expensive piece of equipment. Hospitals and medical facilities use them all the time, so they cost a lot. Cloth Only: Another con when it comes to using a heated towel is that it is only cloth and there is no option for it to be replaced in times of need. Cold Feet: If your baby is a small infant, you may not be able to use a heated towel on him. The best heating pad for infant care is a nursing cover. The best heating pad for you depends on your individual needs. Whether you are expecting a baby boy or a pregnancy girl, there are plenty of heated towel options available on the market. Whether you plan on using a heating pad during your pregnancy or after, it is important to consider the function and purpose of the item before purchasing it. You can find a lot of information about using a heated towel on the internet, so be sure to do your research before purchasing a pad.

Obtaining a Raffle License According to state law, all raffle drawings must be licensed by the local city and/or county government. Any non-profit group that wishes to conduct a raffle drawing in the unincorporated area of Perry County must first obtain a raffle license from the Perry County Board. The County also issues licenses on behalf of the City of Pinckneyville and Village of Tamaroa. Groups conducting a raffle inside other communities should contact the appropriate city or village clerk. Who May Apply Groups must comply with the Illinois Raffles Act and the Perry County Raffle Ordinance. Groups eligible include, but are not limited to: - Religious Organizations - Fraternal Groups - Veterans Organizations - Labor Organizations - Business Groups - Educational Organizations - Groups aiding those suffering extreme financial hardship What Is Required Raffle license applications are obtained in the County Clerk’s office. The organization must complete the application and return it with the required $15 fee. The Perry County Board will then consider the application at its next regular meeting. In addition to providing information about the group and its officers, each applicant must name a raffle manager that will be responsible for the conduct of the raffle. The group must also provide facts about the raffle, such as when tickets will be sold, the prizes to be given away, when and where the drawing will be held, etc. According to state law, the raffle manager named on the application must be bonded to group. Proof of corporate fidelity bond or personal surety bond must accompany the application. However, groups may waive the bond requirement by a unanimous vote of the organization. The president or chairperson of the group must sign a certification stating the bond requirement was waived. Since an application must be obtained, completed and filed, then approved by the Perry County Board, you are encouraged to obtain the necessary information well in advance of your planned fund-raiser. If your group is considering a raffle fund-raiser, you are encouraged to contact the County Clerk’s Office. We will provide you with a copy of the Perry County Raffle Ordinance and answer your questions.

So my mother-in-law has come to stay and, for once, I don’t know why I was worrying about it. Visits by anyone usually make me tense. I can’t seem to get away from the 'is my house tidy enough?’ panic. I then get into a state about food and what to cook and 'are any towels clean?’ and 'oh God, why don’t the children ever flush the loo?’ and, though my mother-in-law has not once complained about the stench of boy in the downstairs bathroom, a visit usually sends me spiralling out of control. But not this time. In fact, a rather wonderful calm has settled on our house. For a start, my husband and I cannot row in front of his mother, which means that the past few weeks of friction seem to calm down somewhat. Part of it is, I am sure, down to my husband’s mother. Every time I turn around she is baking, cleaning and washing up. She is also, fortunately, one of those blessed women who doesn’t moan about the way her grandchildren are being brought up. Every time they swear – 'I said ship, not sh—,’ Jerry keeps saying to her – she pales slightly but not once does she tell me they shouldn’t have such dreadful language at their age. If she did, I would be forced to explain that having a teenager in the house has put paid to anything resembling innocence. The other day Raymond, now nearly 14, took Jerry’s birthday presents – a Dr Who figure and a Dalek – and placed them in such a compromising position even I blanched. 'It’s only man sex,’ Raymond said giggling. 'I know,’ I said. 'Do you?’ he said, looking slightly shocked. The presence of my mother-in-law also means my husband and I go out for dinner and bond over talking about her. We discuss the fact she has been ill, what the doctors have or haven’t done to help, whether or not she should move to live near us. At the end of her last evening with us my husband leans back in his chair and says, 'What a lovely night.’ We walk home, hand in hand, under the stars and, as we go to sleep that night, I bless the day she came to stay.

Life offers but few escapes- time with oneself is hard to come by! I decided to have some quite time when I booked my tickets for Bharatpur. The erstwhile Fort & Kingdom- the one which the Britishers could not conquer in their 150 odd years of rule in the subcontinent. What with its Mud covered high walls which absorbed the shock of any artillery fire & its strategically placed Moat all around, teeming with crocodiles. This year around, in variance to our regular plans, me & my friend, took a flight to Delhi on the first Thursday of the new year. Landing there in the fog we went straight to The Nizammuddin railway station- what with the Uber driver being a novice to the Metro & hence he was driving in circles so that the journey which normally takes 45 minutes in the dying hours of the day was stretched to a hilarious & a little bit anxious 2 hours. We barely made it to the platform to catch our onward train to Bharatpur. We reached Bharatpur at 2am, with fog swirling around. Hailing an autorickshaw we went to the hotel- a property run by the Rajasthan Tourism corporation. Catching a few quick winks we were up betimes & ready by the time our trusted MANSASINGH came along. Mansa singh is our rickshaw driver & friend at Bharatpur. We entered the park & our first stop was just before the barrier, where we tried to make some Jackal shots- but luck failed us- a rare occurance at Bharatpur where jackals abound & are not too shy of humans. We sallied forth & at the barrier turned towards the forest guesthouse- behind which runs a trail bordered by the wetlands & where we were told that this year, a flock of Flamingoes had arrived. So thither we went in earnest. There was some nice activity of pied kingfishers, 5 of them at a place & making a fight for the food available there. A couple of Blue-Bulls ( Neel Gai) put up a brief appearnce in the fog. NO Luck with the flamingoes though!! We returned to our rickshaw & enquired about the star guest at Bharatpur near the barrier- The Siberian Rubythroat, which we did see & get a few shots of, the year prior. But like any beautiful bird we were not satisfied & wanted to see it once again. But we were dismayed to know that it had not made its appearance this year. So our next stop was to be Sapan-Mori at the midpoint. Enroute at a point near the heronary a grey heron startled us by landing close by & with a big fish for a catch in its beak. We could get barely a shot or two before the fish was deep inside its gullet. Amazed & excited at the good omen we started on foot- looking for Blue-throats in the shrubbery, shooting Jacanas & reached Sapan mori in some time. Being the early birds in the park we were there before the crowd. A darter was sitting close to the road & gave us some wonderful image opportunities in some amazing early sunlight. Sometime later a Marsh harrier popped in & had a coot for a meal on a branch. We coursed to the right of the main road & were soon on our way to do what was our main aim this year at Bharatpur- Saras cranes. This bird, once on the verge of extinction from India along the footsteps of the Siberian cousins has made a strong comeback, thanks to the conservation efforts & can now be sighted in good numbers inside & outside the park. Known for the commitment to a partner for a lifetime it has a special place in Indian Myths & legends. We spied a pair grazing in a shallow swamp at the very end of the dirt track. & surprise! Surprise!! There was a juvenile in tow! What luck . After taking some routine shots from a distance I changed tactics & gradually circled around to a side road & made my way stealthily to the very edge of the swamp with the help of the cover of the underbrush. Sitting comfortably ( as much as the biting cold allowed me to be) on my field chair I got ready for the long haul. Slowly but surely the mother & its young one started coming close to where I sat. I made some of my most satisfying images of the mother feeding the juvenile with clams/mussels. Great light & a lucky spot gave me some of my best saras shots till date. Crisp & clean!!!! By the time I was back to my senses it was alredy 1:30 pm. To get food inside the park is difficult. The RTDC resort near the barrier is the only place else you need to go out of the park & come back again- wasting a good 2 hours in the whole. We hurried to the RTDC resort & had some food. Quieting our hunger we decided to once again go to the same spot & see whether the Saras was still there- & yes we were in luck This time I got all three individuals in the single frame. What luck. Satisfied with the days work we retreated to the resort. A word here about the resort- Till now our preferred place to stay but this time we saw the worst phase yet of the place. I would not recommend it to anyone anymore. Bad food, terrible condition of the rooms, the linen & blankets had a very bad odour. The next day was pretty much the same. We started back for Delhi Via Mathura. A delayed train due to fog allowed us to have some much needed coffee & food at the railway station. Reaching Delhi we hit a hotel near the airport. & luckily fior us, despite a dense fog our flight took off on time & allowed us to be on time back home. Bharatpur this year was surreal- beautiful, bewitching & teeming with birds. It was a throwback to its pre 2011 days. After a gap of & a scare that it will be lost to birds, this year the birds were happily back & the place was agog with activity. A blessed break from our routine & some amazing images to show for it. Eager to be back next season for some more exciting time at one of my most favorite places in India.

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“Babies have big heads and big eyes, and tiny little bodies with tiny little arms and legs. So did the aliens at Roswell! I rest my case.” William Shatner, Star Trek. Did aliens actually create humans? Nope, I don’t think so. It would more be like humans created aliens. I have followed the whole alien question for years. I have seen the videos of the spacecraft and read a number of books about aliens. I’ve seen almost all of the websites on the subject and have yet to be truly convinced that aliens are real. Humans had a great struggle to get to where we are today. We struggled to even stay alive as a species. There was a point where some of the earliest humans almost ceased to exist; we were almost as extinct as the dinosaurs. It was a struggle for us to exist and in some ways, life is still a struggle for humans. The whole idea of aliens is firstly absurd because there is so real little evidence for aliens; about as much evidence for aliens as there is for God. I have been waiting to be convinced about aliens but all the so-called evidence is so flimsy that I am just not that gullible to buy it. Whether it is religion or aliens, they are in the same realm of fantasy to me; it would be nice to suggest that aliens helped build the pyramids in Egypt and in Central America. Teotihuacan would be real easy to wrap it in a nice neat little package if aliens were to have helped in some way to have created it. All of the questions of early life on the earth could be answered without having to involve humans at all. One of the biggest mysteries in all of South America is Tiahuanaco. Tiahuanaco is over 2 miles above sea level and has been built out of some huge and massive stones. One of the more amazing structures is the Gateway of the Sun. The Gateway of the Sun is a one-piece solid granite 10-ton megalith. Some people just can not wrap their minds around the fact that this is man-made. For some, it’s easier to think it is either alien made or made with the help of aliens. The fact is that humans are resourceful and are capable of so many things including creating the Gateway of the Sun. Are you familiar with the Nazca lines? If so then you’ll know that these lines go for miles and some lines form birds and other creatures. There are some who would suggest that there is a drawing of an astronaut. This astronaut is a representation, they say, of a real astronaut that they had come into contact with. Either that or they were just as imaginative as many other cultures. No, as exciting as the prospect is, aliens did not create humans but as I said before humans created aliens.

Following the publication of ‘The Wireless Access Control Report 2018’, leading security professionals from a range of industries share their opinions of the market, and the future, of wireless access control. Why demand for wireless continues to grow? Figures from the 2018 edition of the report show continued growth for wireless vs. wired solutions, but why are security and facility managers ‘cutting the wires’? Russell Wagstaff, Director for Commercial Access Solutions at ASSA ABLOY EMEA, commented: “Among the many advantages of wireless discussed in the report, I would highlight two. Firstly, removing the need to cable every door makes it much easier and more economical to bring many more doors into your access system, allowing wireless technology to upgrade your building’s security in an instant. “Secondly, the energy efficiency of wireless doors delivers significant cost savings. The standard batteries that locks use have long lives, and only fully ‘power up’ when there’s a credential to read. Wired doors are generally connected to the mains 24/7.” The report also forecasts growth in wireless locks for ‘non-door’ applications to outgrow those for doors, but why is wireless technology especially suited to ‘non-doors’? Wagstaff added: “It’s about convenience – the more applications that can be secured and unlocked with a single credential, the better for site users. Facility managers benefit from the wider scope of their access system, which gives them more control. “In addition, because these ‘non-door’ devices are wireless, access control can easily extend outdoors. Padlocks for gates, machinery locks, storage lockers – with the right lock, these can all be secured within the same access control system as your front door.” Wireless access control for small to medium-sized businesses What specific problem did SMARTair solve at ULab? Enrique Burgos, Director at ULab: “In addition to regular daily traffic, weekly traffic can almost multiply by ten if an event is held, so we needed an access control system as flexible and convenient as SMARTair.” One of Spain’s newest co-working spaces, ULab’s vision incorporated the latest in security, accessibility and design to create a 21st-century business centre. Wire-free SMARTair delivered real-time access control to accommodate both regular daily traffic and busy one-off events. Wireless access control in large or complex businesses? How does the flexible access management offered by CLIQ impact the day-to-day security of businesses? Christophe Nublat, Head of Study & Works Division, Eau de Valence, France, said: “All the energy is in the key – there is no power supply to the lock and therefore very little maintenance. Also, electronic and mechanical cylinders are managed by the same key.” The municipal water authority of Valence supplies safe drinking water to 65,000 local residents, while managing four boreholes, a storage unit and 300km of water pipes. With CLIQ key-based access control, audit trails for every lock, key and padlock are available on demand, so monitoring contractor visits is easy. Weekly mandatory key revalidation provides another layer of security, with five of their keys equipped with CLIQ Remote technology, allowing supervisors to update access rights on the move, via Bluetooth. Integrating wireless access control The new report picks out “integration” as a growing trend — with an overwhelming majority of survey respondents saying integrated systems are “important” or “very important” at a site. How does integration with ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless locks benefit AXIS Entry Manager customers? Stephanie Hensler, Business Development Director at Axis Communications, commented: “Axis completed integration of the Aperio RS485 hub with our AXIS A1001 Door Controller. AXIS Entry Manager is our web-based access control system, built into the A1001 Door Controller. “Most users value real-time access, so we chose to integrate with an Aperio online hub, and users appreciate how intuitive it is to manage this integrated solution.” Saving money with wireless access control Can switching to Aperio wireless access control deliver concrete budget benefits? Magnus Svensson, Infrastructure Manager at Lund University, said: “Aperio has proven to be very cost effective and we have been able to reduce the time we spend on user management and system administration radically.” After 20 years, Lund University’s Faculty of Law was looking to upgrade its access control system. Aperio battery-powered escutcheons and cylinders with card readers are now fully integrated with Pacom’s Unison system. Aperio locks work with the existing MIFARE smartcards, so there was no need for 42,000 students and 7,500 staff to return their smart-cards for reprogramming, or even to visit update readers to reactivate their permissions. Every door or card is still managed centrally from a single admin interface. © 2018, Best Brothers Group. All rights reserved.

DONORS & VOLUNTEERS Your donation will help more food flow into the food banks, and help educate the public about the impact of hunger Donate Money to Feeding NYS To make a tax-deductible monetary donation to Feeding New York State, simply click the MAKE AN ONLINE DONATION link below. If you prefer, you can send a check to the following mailing address. Your contribution will allow us to continue to serve the millions of people who depend on food banks for support. Feeding New York State 33 Elk Street Albany, NY 12207 Donate Money or Volunteer at Your Local Food Bank To make your contribution directly to your local food bank or volunteer your time or services, we encourage you to contact: - FeedMore WNY serving Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties - Foodlink serving Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates counties - Food Bank of the Southern Tier serving Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins counties - Food Bank of Central New York Serving Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties - Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York with a satellite facility, the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley serving Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, and Washington counties - Feeding Westchester serving Westchester County - Island Harvest Foodbank serving Nassau and Suffolk counties - City Harvest serving New York City - Long Island Cares, Inc. serving Nassau and Suffolk counties - Food Bank for New York City serving New York City Advocate on Behalf of the Hungry Contact Your Elected Officials SIGN THE PETITION Tell Congress to Pass a New COVID-19 Relief Package! Please add your name to our urgent effort to secure passage of a comprehensive COVID-19 relief package.

Capstone Project (Campus-Only Access) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Health, Human Services and Public Policy Collaborative Health & Human Services Nonprofit Connection (NPC) Santa Cruz County is an agency that was established in 2020. NPC serves nonprofits in the county by supporting them in communicating, collaborating, and building and strengthening relationships amongst each other. NPC continues to bring agencies together to share common needs and build stronger communities. Early in the year, the heavy rains on New Year's Eve led to flooding, road closures, evacuations, power outages, and people trapped in their homes. Then, a few months later, on March 10th, the levee on the Monterey County side of the Pajaro River failed and displaced hundreds of people, forcing them out of their homes into shelters, cars, and hotels. Based on the interviews with executive directors and other nonprofit leaders from Santa Cruz County, the need for a well-coordinated response contributed to nonprofits becoming frustrated and needing a change of action for future natural disasters. Lomeli, Lizet, "Collaboration and Crisis Response of Nonprofits to Natural Disasters" (2023). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 1584.

Chinese truck tyres: EC proposes revised anti-dumping duties Thanks to an internal document sent to EU member states and national tyre trade associations, we now have a clearer idea about what form the European Commission’s final anti-dumping measures against Chinese truck and bus tyres may take. The Commission favours a system of fixed, per-tyre duties similar to the preliminary duties introduced in May; the silver lining for Chinese tyre makers is that it has recommended these duties be reduced. When preliminary anti-dumping duties were announced in May the highest per-tyre duty, applicable to products from Xingyuan Tire Group and “all other companies,” was 82.17 euros per tyre; the Commission now proposes a top rate of 55.96 euros per tyre, a 32 per cent reduction. Other manufacturers also fare well under the Commission’s proposals. Hankook should pay just 43.86 euros instead of 52.85 euros for every tyre it imports from China; admittedly, the company says the duties are irrelevant as it no longer imports truck and bus tyres from China, having shifted production to other locations in anticipation of coming duties. The proposed rate applicable to Giti Tire has dropped from 57.42 euros to 47.51 euros per tyre. A sizable reduction has been proposed for the Aeolus group and Pirelli, and if adopted it will see its tyres charged at a rate of 44.94 euros per unit instead of 64.13 euros. All other “cooperating companies” would pay 47.13 euros per tyre instead of the 62.79 euros charged under the preliminary duties. Duties would thus range from 43.86 euros to 55.96 euros rather than the preliminary duties of 52.85 euros to 82.17 euros per tyre. The proposed rates have been set out in a General Disclosure Document and do not represent the Commission’s final decision on the matter. Affected parties now have the opportunity to respond to the proposals. That said, the document may be interpreted as confirmation of the European Commission’s intentions. We will know for sure in November at the latest.

Governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state, Mr Seyi Makinde has accused the Oyo state government under the administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi of reckless management of the financial resources of the state and enrichment of few government officials and their friends. In a statement signed recently by his media aide, Mr Dotun Oyelade, Makinde said the state government misappropriated state funds in all sectors of government especially in health, education and agriculture. In education, Makinde questioned last week’s announcement of the award of N5.7billion contract to renovate schools in the state, with some schools billed for completion on April 30. Makinde called for explanations on how the state government would expend N5.7 billion on the renovation in 15 days. He described the three model schools set to be commissioned as inadequate to address school infrastructure deficit, insufficiently motivated and inadequate teachers. In health, Makinde said, in spite of N116 billion debt, hospitals remained pitiably underfunded, lacking in drugs, equipment, manpower and in a state of disrepair. “Part of government propaganda to hoodwink unsuspecting members of the public was the announcement last week that N5.7bn contract has been awarded to renovate schools in the state and that a substantial part of the renovation will be completed before the resumption of schools on April 30. “We want the government to explain how a large chunk of almost N6bn will be expended on the renovation in 15 days. The impression is being given that this arrangement is not only graft inclined but it is money that is already misappropriated,” the statement said.

The Colorado State Fair hit global news last month. It wasn’t because of some weird animal or corndog incident. It was down the very concept of what we call art. That’s because an Artificial intelligence (A.I.) created artwork walked away with first prize in the Digital Arts segment of the Fine Arts competition. this has led to a lot of outrage and navel gazing in the digital Arts world. And turns out A.I can do photos now too. But should we worry too ? If you’ve click on this post you’ve already seen one A.I created photo like image. The street does not exist nor does the night market below. These were generated on webpage on my mobile phone in about 60 seconds from a simple one line prompt. If you look closely you can see some errors in both images but it take you time to notice and at first glance you can easily be fooled into thinking they are kosher. But they were both created by Artificial Intelligence using a simple text prompt that I entered on my mobile’s web browser So it’s not just Art the A.I. can do photos So What Exactly happened in Colorado ? As Vice reported on the 29th of August, Jason Allen, the owner of a tabletop games company walked away with the first prize in the Digital Arts Category at the State Fair. No great shakes I hear you say. Not my cuppa tea but he has talent. But to some the problem is how he created it – he used an A.I image generator called Midjourney And things went a bit crazy. “Art is dead, dude. It’s over. A.I. won. Humans lost.” Jason hasn’t exactly helped by saying quotes like ths to the NY times. But there has been lots of posting about the doom of art or that it was a cheat to enter. To be fair he did create it using a tool and his prompt. It’s likely he will have selected the image over a few botched one and may well have run it again through Midjourney. He then polished that image in photoshop and blew the image up with Gigapixel before printing it onto Canvas. so not exactly a passive partner. There was some criticism that he didn’t let the Judges know enough. He did use the “Jason Allen via Midjourney” on his pieces but never explicitly said that involved A.I.. However as the NY times reported the judges would still have awarded him the prize. But there is fear and loathing. Some of that may be driven by the potential impact of this on digital artist. Particularly those that rely on small commissions to meet their needs. And there is a point. Say I want an illustration for my new book cover, I can now DIY it with much less skill and much less time. And no artist to pay But I betcha physical media artist were saying the same thing when Digital artistry took off. And photographers were met with contempt and fear back in the 1800’s for much the same. Art will live on but it has been a cold new dawn for some. I’m sorry Old Chap let me put down my paper and tell me what is this A.I. Trickery ? We’ve become use to A.I. help with digital editing. Be Honest, many of you will use your photo editing software to adjust level, contrast etc with varying degrees of A.I. support and remove dust etc even off your digitalized analogue photos. And the big buzz over the last few years has been over A.I. supportered face swap technology, from dodgy Porn deepfakes, to image manipulation in the news to playing around swapping yer mate’s face onto Boris. And the tech behind this is all pretty clever but you give the computer 2 images and get it to map over a small portion. The rise of A.I. Image generation But now the A.I. doesn’t need images to work from a simple prompt will do. The woman below doesn’t exist A.I. image creation is done by machine learning. There are various systems. But in the end these all boil down to the systems reviewing millions of image images and linking those to text prompts. How the AI construction the image can be varied using a random number sequence (generated by a so called seed. If you keep the seed the same you’ll get a identical (or near depending on the software) image. This Dall-E mini image set illustrates this as all generated for me from just one prompt “Photorealistic Red Apple” And what’s more these tools can run in a web browser on a mobile phone. No need for a powerful PC . Power to the People or Uncanny Valley ? And the Ai is getting slicker. The image below was created in just one run of a person that does not exist (outside Mario games). It can get things wrong at time badly but items are improving. And it’s worth noting these images were run off in a web browser. You can do this on a cheap PC, Chromebook or even your smartphone. In fairness these public accessible A.I. are not without issues. Sometimes you get a great image first go. The big challenge has been photo realistic hands and eyes as this image demonstrates But the same A.I. chucked this out later. And if you think that still has an uncanny valley feel take a look at the photo below. Ghosts in the Machine ? The woman in the 2019 photo does not exist. The image was created by StyleGAN a very advanced A.I. system developed by NVidia Researchers. Although this system is not full proof it produces much more realistic images. For more example visit thispersondoesnotexist.com (hit refresh to change the image and watch out for the odd oops ) Dall-E 2 is also being billed as the A.I. image generator to put this into the mainstream. And also these advanced facial A.I. are now available commercially. companies like Icon8 produce and sell these online. They get used for advertising (no model or photographer fees) and a host of legitimate uses. They even allow you the ability to make your face from a simple features menu (here’s one I did but they charge you to download it) Okay So What are the issues ? (1) They suffer from (our) biases at bit There is an issue within current A.I. and that is bias. In part that’s down to us. The A.I. use massive amounts of images we create to form their algorithms and sadly we tend to have marked stereotyping. I ran just the prompt “Nurse” in Stable diffusion and got this Now the A.I did a good job here face wise. But they all look like white females. I ran it 3 times again. It was only on the third batch of images that I clearly get a nurse of black and minority ethnic (BAME) background. There were 2 other image in the whole run whom may have not been caucasian but it was hard to tell. And guess what all 36 images appear to be of female nurses. That’s pretty awful. NHS England identified that 1 in 5 nurse are of a BAME background. And whilst there are issues about gender inclusion in nursing over 1 in 10 nurse in the UK are male. But not according to the 36 image in a row I made via stable diffusion. Not one male nurse. …and the cause And that bias is down to us. We’ve made more stereotypical images over the years Interestingly google has put in algorithms to produce much more diverse image on search So when I searched for nurse on Google images I got a much more diverse set of images in both race and gender. And it’s not that A.I. algorithms can’t do darker skin tones and yes the nurse generated was spontaneous, but really it shouldn’t require you to race prompt. Interestingly Google are not allowing public access to Imagen, their A.I generator in part due to this (although oddly they’ve fixed it on their image search). They noted “..the data requirements of text-to-image models have led researchers to rely heavily on large, mostly uncurated, web-scraped datasets. While this approach has enabled rapid algorithmic advances in recent years, datasets of this nature often reflect social stereotypes, oppressive viewpoints, and derogatory, or otherwise harmful, associations to marginalized identity groups.” (2) Potential for Misinformation and fraud And yes sadly these are tool that can be used for misinformation. and yes these engines are incredibly powerful allowing state agents, agitators and a whose of folk to to potential use them for mischief or worse. A few prompts and you can have a fake moon landing. Or worse I’ve not spent ages doing that but you get the idea how good the software can be. It does good likeness of well known people and AI can be trained. It’s not just image misinformation. AI created images are being used to create false accounts. In 2009 facebook took down over 900 accounts with AI generated images. But this isn’t anything new. A.I assisted face swapping technology existed long before Art generators. And before that well there was always photoshop favoured tools of fraudsters agent provocateurs and meme creators Alike. But Photoshopping goes back to the dawn of photography. The Stalin’s USSR was well know for making folk disappear from official photographs. But it dates back further. A good example is this photograph US Civil War General and later President Ulysses S. Grant. It’s his head but it’s not his body nor was the rider in the original image (3) No point the A.I. can do it Well yes A.I can produce stunning images and the errors will get better, but photorealistic images predate the digital era and never killed of photography. For decades digital artist have produced photorealistic images but in fact photorealism goes back to the 1960’s. And photorealism & digital art has bet genuine photos in winning contracts but so does photography pinch some of their markets. A.I. is never going to catch the intimacy of wedding photos, family holiday shoots or, that perfect day in the studio/on the mountains etc. Yes it will provide another choice to companies for their images but it’s not the first time artificially created images have been used. But could A.I. help photographers? There is a good chance you use A.I to tweak your images in the the likes of lightroom, photoshop and Luminar. The new AI image generators now can tweak images. You can mask areas such as clothes and get the generator to change those. Most spectacular is something called outpainting. You can take a core image but then expand the edges of this in frames gradually building up a much bigger image as shown here The tech is likely to incorporated into improving editing. You can also use the image to create the basis of another A final thought on A.I. photos – More Opportunities than things to fear It’s a new media and it brings great challenges and issues. But it also brings opportunity and I suspect we have much less to fear than we could benefit from it. But it may be tougher in the Digital Arts world, although again may be a gamechanger for others. And funnily enough folk were saying the same thing when D Wanna Play with A.I. ? I think you’re better trying these, than being worried. There are several programs available but i’ll mention the key ones. I’m focusing on the big generators that you can access and this is not an exhaustive list. All the tools that are available can be run in a web browser. (1) Dall-E 2 Arguably the biggest name at the moment, Dall-E 2 offer potentially game changing features like realistic eyes, allowing you to outpaint an image. And I’d love to play with it but I sit on a waiting list with millions over at open.ai Their Dall-E 2 page has an interactive limited demo and the chance to join that list too. Dall-E 2 generates 4 images per credit. New users currently get 50 free credits and every month get 15 more free. More credits can be bought. The headline figure you read of $15 for 115 credits (460 images) but some report you are encourage to buy way more. (2) Craiyon (formerly Dall-E mini) Craiyon is the most accessible and fun of the tools. Open source and completely free to use. But it is the weakest of the tools here. It produces 9 images in a go. But it really struggles with faces and images have a lo res quality. But it’s free and fun. (3) Stable Diffusion Stability.ai’s Stable diffusion is current major rival to Dall-E 2 and is useable without a wait. Funnily enough, most images here were created by this A.I. . What’s more there are several platforms using it. Most Notable are Stability.ai own version which I guess is bleed edge stuff with the most up to date stuff. You get currently 200 free credits. Everytime you generate a 512×512 image on basic settings you use a credit. Make the image bigger, make multiple, use more processing time the cost goes up. For casual users who want to dabble with no commitment it offers the cheapest block purchase of credit options (1000 cost just a tenner). You can set up a subscription as well which may be cheaper if you use in the long run. NightCafé also gives you access to Image diffusion, but also 3 other A.I. art orientated image generators. You can generate an image in one and use in the others to evolve that image. It gives 20 free credits for new accounts but can get 5 free each day if you log in and claim. And you can get more free credits by engaging in its social content . You can pay but it’s more pricey ($14.99USD for 100 credits). It also offers subscription. It has a much better interface plus it stores your images for you. I include Midjourney for completeness. It after all is the A.I. that caused all the fuss in Colorado. It does more art orientated images than photo. Again it offers a free trial of 25 credits. But unlike the Stable diffusion offerings you must sign up to subscription for more credits rather than by a block (5) Google Imagen Potentially on of the most powerful A.I. image generators on the planet. But you won’t be using it properly any time soon. As Engadget reported – Google worries about how A.I. generators can be exploited to make inappropriate or malicious images and the potential for bias.

Following the publication of ‘The Wireless Access Control Report 2018’, leading security professionals from a range of industries share their opinions of the market, and the future, of wireless access control. Why demand for wireless continues to grow? Figures from the 2018 edition of the report show continued growth for wireless vs. wired solutions, but why are security and facility managers ‘cutting the wires’? Russell Wagstaff, Director for Commercial Access Solutions at ASSA ABLOY EMEA, commented: “Among the many advantages of wireless discussed in the report, I would highlight two. Firstly, removing the need to cable every door makes it much easier and more economical to bring many more doors into your access system, allowing wireless technology to upgrade your building’s security in an instant. “Secondly, the energy efficiency of wireless doors delivers significant cost savings. The standard batteries that locks use have long lives, and only fully ‘power up’ when there’s a credential to read. Wired doors are generally connected to the mains 24/7.” The report also forecasts growth in wireless locks for ‘non-door’ applications to outgrow those for doors, but why is wireless technology especially suited to ‘non-doors’? Wagstaff added: “It’s about convenience – the more applications that can be secured and unlocked with a single credential, the better for site users. Facility managers benefit from the wider scope of their access system, which gives them more control. “In addition, because these ‘non-door’ devices are wireless, access control can easily extend outdoors. Padlocks for gates, machinery locks, storage lockers – with the right lock, these can all be secured within the same access control system as your front door.” Wireless access control for small to medium-sized businesses What specific problem did SMARTair solve at ULab? Enrique Burgos, Director at ULab: “In addition to regular daily traffic, weekly traffic can almost multiply by ten if an event is held, so we needed an access control system as flexible and convenient as SMARTair.” One of Spain’s newest co-working spaces, ULab’s vision incorporated the latest in security, accessibility and design to create a 21st-century business centre. Wire-free SMARTair delivered real-time access control to accommodate both regular daily traffic and busy one-off events. Wireless access control in large or complex businesses? How does the flexible access management offered by CLIQ impact the day-to-day security of businesses? Christophe Nublat, Head of Study & Works Division, Eau de Valence, France, said: “All the energy is in the key – there is no power supply to the lock and therefore very little maintenance. Also, electronic and mechanical cylinders are managed by the same key.” The municipal water authority of Valence supplies safe drinking water to 65,000 local residents, while managing four boreholes, a storage unit and 300km of water pipes. With CLIQ key-based access control, audit trails for every lock, key and padlock are available on demand, so monitoring contractor visits is easy. Weekly mandatory key revalidation provides another layer of security, with five of their keys equipped with CLIQ Remote technology, allowing supervisors to update access rights on the move, via Bluetooth. Integrating wireless access control The new report picks out “integration” as a growing trend — with an overwhelming majority of survey respondents saying integrated systems are “important” or “very important” at a site. How does integration with ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless locks benefit AXIS Entry Manager customers? Stephanie Hensler, Business Development Director at Axis Communications, commented: “Axis completed integration of the Aperio RS485 hub with our AXIS A1001 Door Controller. AXIS Entry Manager is our web-based access control system, built into the A1001 Door Controller. “Most users value real-time access, so we chose to integrate with an Aperio online hub, and users appreciate how intuitive it is to manage this integrated solution.” Saving money with wireless access control Can switching to Aperio wireless access control deliver concrete budget benefits? Magnus Svensson, Infrastructure Manager at Lund University, said: “Aperio has proven to be very cost effective and we have been able to reduce the time we spend on user management and system administration radically.” After 20 years, Lund University’s Faculty of Law was looking to upgrade its access control system. Aperio battery-powered escutcheons and cylinders with card readers are now fully integrated with Pacom’s Unison system. Aperio locks work with the existing MIFARE smartcards, so there was no need for 42,000 students and 7,500 staff to return their smart-cards for reprogramming, or even to visit update readers to reactivate their permissions. Every door or card is still managed centrally from a single admin interface. © 2018, Best Brothers Group. All rights reserved.

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Scooby doo this crap getting all hyped up because Doctor Strange uses it in the Spider-Man: No Way Home. Stay tuned for the full picture. Spider-Man: No way home is now no newer for us. Because of the trailers, many things are now coming up which are attached to the character directly or indirectly. Let us look at the full insights. Although all the characters are equally important in Spider-Man: No way home, villains and heroes are paramount to be considered. On a similar note, the fans were all ears when Doctor strange quoted Spider Man that “Scooby doo this crap.” Spider-Man: No way home trailer this time has come up with suspense; surprisingly, people wonder why Doctor strange calls Peter Parker like this. The whole incident has a clear logic behind it because villains in the movie do not recognize Peter Parker as Spider-Man, as Doc ock also narrates Peter Parker as “You’re not Peter Parker.” Apart from some particular scenes, more than half of the film is based on villains targeting Peter Parker and among the villains. In the movie, Doctor strange firmly believes that all spider man villains have to die; eventually, Peter Parker wants the opposite, i.e., he wants to save them all. Since the first time the trailers of a movie were released, fans are in no surprise breaking each scene into different segments and trying to understand the scenes in clarity. Moreover, in one scene, the fans have understandably noticed Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man eyes. If we just remove away a bit from the track, then the whole line “Scooby doo this crap” has a logical meaning within itself. According to many experts, the line is related to a joke, which was very well crafted in three Ghosts of Scooby-Doo, where a warlock (who looks a lot like the MCU Doctor Strange) helps Scooby. The gang returns thirteen dangerous ghosts to captivity in a chest. It is directly related to the Scooby-doo part because in the cartoon also, it is seen that a bunch of kids let all the ghosts try to fix the chest, and similarly it is noticed in Spider-Man: No Way Home also where a kid helps the villains to fix up where they come from. This particular incident shows that both things have so much in common. The whole theme of the particular incident is creative and shows a great observation by the producers and scriptwriter that they inserted it here.

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Governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state, Mr Seyi Makinde has accused the Oyo state government under the administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi of reckless management of the financial resources of the state and enrichment of few government officials and their friends. In a statement signed recently by his media aide, Mr Dotun Oyelade, Makinde said the state government misappropriated state funds in all sectors of government especially in health, education and agriculture. In education, Makinde questioned last week’s announcement of the award of N5.7billion contract to renovate schools in the state, with some schools billed for completion on April 30. Makinde called for explanations on how the state government would expend N5.7 billion on the renovation in 15 days. He described the three model schools set to be commissioned as inadequate to address school infrastructure deficit, insufficiently motivated and inadequate teachers. In health, Makinde said, in spite of N116 billion debt, hospitals remained pitiably underfunded, lacking in drugs, equipment, manpower and in a state of disrepair. “Part of government propaganda to hoodwink unsuspecting members of the public was the announcement last week that N5.7bn contract has been awarded to renovate schools in the state and that a substantial part of the renovation will be completed before the resumption of schools on April 30. “We want the government to explain how a large chunk of almost N6bn will be expended on the renovation in 15 days. The impression is being given that this arrangement is not only graft inclined but it is money that is already misappropriated,” the statement said.

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ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KMSP) - An investigator with the Aitkin County sheriff's department was shot and killed by a patient he was guarding at St. Cloud Hospital after the patient wrangled his gun away early Sunday morning. Investigator Steven Sandberg, 60, has been with the Aitkin County Sheriff's Department since 1991. He leaves behind his wife and daughter. The patient, 50-year-old Aitkin man Danny Leroy Hammond, was a subject of a domestic violence investigation and was being treated at the hospital for an undisclosed health condition. He was Tased by responding security personnel and also died, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension officials confirmed. BCA officials said around 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, Hammond got out of his hospital bed and "engaged in an altercation with Sandberg, during which Hammond gained control of Sandberg’s gun and shot him." A hospital security guard Tased Hammond, who "experienced a medical emergency" and later died. Officers from various agencies spanned Interstate 94 as Sandberg was transported from St. Cloud to the Ramsey County medical examiner's office. It's unclear what prompted the struggle, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. No hospital patients or personnel were injured. Officials said there is no ongoing threat to public safety. “I deplore the terrible, senseless murder of Deputy Sheriff Steven Sandberg. On behalf of all Minnesotans, I extend my deepest condolences to his family. This tragedy reminds us that Minnesota's law enforcement officers risk their lives every day and night to keep us safe," Gov. Dayton said in a statement.

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Hailing an autorickshaw we went to the hotel- a property run by the Rajasthan Tourism corporation. Catching a few quick winks we were up betimes & ready by the time our trusted MANSASINGH came along. Mansa singh is our rickshaw driver & friend at Bharatpur. We entered the park & our first stop was just before the barrier, where we tried to make some Jackal shots- but luck failed us- a rare occurance at Bharatpur where jackals abound & are not too shy of humans. We sallied forth & at the barrier turned towards the forest guesthouse- behind which runs a trail bordered by the wetlands & where we were told that this year, a flock of Flamingoes had arrived. So thither we went in earnest. There was some nice activity of pied kingfishers, 5 of them at a place & making a fight for the food available there. A couple of Blue-Bulls ( Neel Gai) put up a brief appearnce in the fog. NO Luck with the flamingoes though!! We returned to our rickshaw & enquired about the star guest at Bharatpur near the barrier- The Siberian Rubythroat, which we did see & get a few shots of, the year prior. But like any beautiful bird we were not satisfied & wanted to see it once again. But we were dismayed to know that it had not made its appearance this year. So our next stop was to be Sapan-Mori at the midpoint. Enroute at a point near the heronary a grey heron startled us by landing close by & with a big fish for a catch in its beak. We could get barely a shot or two before the fish was deep inside its gullet. Amazed & excited at the good omen we started on foot- looking for Blue-throats in the shrubbery, shooting Jacanas & reached Sapan mori in some time. Being the early birds in the park we were there before the crowd. A darter was sitting close to the road & gave us some wonderful image opportunities in some amazing early sunlight. Sometime later a Marsh harrier popped in & had a coot for a meal on a branch. We coursed to the right of the main road & were soon on our way to do what was our main aim this year at Bharatpur- Saras cranes. This bird, once on the verge of extinction from India along the footsteps of the Siberian cousins has made a strong comeback, thanks to the conservation efforts & can now be sighted in good numbers inside & outside the park. Known for the commitment to a partner for a lifetime it has a special place in Indian Myths & legends. We spied a pair grazing in a shallow swamp at the very end of the dirt track. & surprise! Surprise!! There was a juvenile in tow! What luck . After taking some routine shots from a distance I changed tactics & gradually circled around to a side road & made my way stealthily to the very edge of the swamp with the help of the cover of the underbrush. Sitting comfortably ( as much as the biting cold allowed me to be) on my field chair I got ready for the long haul. Slowly but surely the mother & its young one started coming close to where I sat. I made some of my most satisfying images of the mother feeding the juvenile with clams/mussels. Great light & a lucky spot gave me some of my best saras shots till date. Crisp & clean!!!! By the time I was back to my senses it was alredy 1:30 pm. To get food inside the park is difficult. The RTDC resort near the barrier is the only place else you need to go out of the park & come back again- wasting a good 2 hours in the whole. We hurried to the RTDC resort & had some food. Quieting our hunger we decided to once again go to the same spot & see whether the Saras was still there- & yes we were in luck This time I got all three individuals in the single frame. What luck. Satisfied with the days work we retreated to the resort. A word here about the resort- Till now our preferred place to stay but this time we saw the worst phase yet of the place. I would not recommend it to anyone anymore. Bad food, terrible condition of the rooms, the linen & blankets had a very bad odour. The next day was pretty much the same. We started back for Delhi Via Mathura. A delayed train due to fog allowed us to have some much needed coffee & food at the railway station. Reaching Delhi we hit a hotel near the airport. & luckily fior us, despite a dense fog our flight took off on time & allowed us to be on time back home. Bharatpur this year was surreal- beautiful, bewitching & teeming with birds. It was a throwback to its pre 2011 days. After a gap of & a scare that it will be lost to birds, this year the birds were happily back & the place was agog with activity. A blessed break from our routine & some amazing images to show for it. Eager to be back next season for some more exciting time at one of my most favorite places in India.

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"It's also important to vary your stimuli. I always look for new things to shock the system. Just as you make muscles grow by shocking them, you make the mind grow by shocking it." This is a clever (and beautifully illustrated!) concept of staking your claim on an asteroid, moon or planetary surface. In this case, the surface of Deimos, one of the moons of Mars. Here is an illustration of the stake-markers used to claim a designated area: (From Placement of claim stake-markers from The Radium World by Frank K. Kelly ) Half-stumbling, half-walking, half-crawling on our knees over sharp-pointed slides of jagged rock, panting with an almost unbearable thirst, sweating beneath the load of our armor, we labored at the task for three unforgettable hours, carefully keeping our faces averted from the siren brightness of the Pool. But at last the job was done. We were very confident that our claims were now impregnable, incontestable... See also the earliest reference to asteroid mining from Edison's Conquest of Mars (1898) by Garrett P. Serviss. Compare to asteroid mining (blasting) from Asteroid of Gold (1932) by Clifford Simak, the meteor miner from Salvage in Space (1933) by Jack Williamson, asteroid claim law from Jurisdiction (1941) by Nat Schachner, space placers from The Day We Celebrate (1941) by Nelson S. Bond, the asteroid mining robot from Catch That Rabbit (1944) by Isaac Asimov, the asteroid mine from Love Among the Robots (1946) by Emmett McDowell, the coal mole from The Web Between the Worlds (1979) by Charles Sheffield, and asteroid metal from The Mechanical Monarch (1958) by E.C. Tubb. Want to Contribute an Ulm Sleep Pods For The Homeless 'The lid lifted and she crawled inside...' Prophetic Offers Lucid Dreaming Halo With Morpheus-1 AI ''Leads trail away from insertion points on her face and wrist... to a lucid dreamer...' More Like A Tumblebug Than A Motorcycle 'It is about the size and shape of a kitchen stool, gyro-stabilized on a single wheel...' Tesla Camera-Only Vision Predicted In 1930's SF 'By its means, the machine can see.' First Ever Proof Of Water On Asteroids 'Yes, strangely enough there was still sufficient water beneath the surface of Vesta.' Aptera Solar EV More Stylish Than Heinlein Steel Tortoise 'When confronted by hills, or rough terrain, it did not stop, but simply slowed until the task demanded equaled its steady power output.' Gigantic Space Sunshade Would Fight Global Warming '...the light of the sun had been polarized by two crossed fields so that no radiation could pass.' Untethered Spacewalk's 50th Anniversary 'But that space walk of mine wasn't so very amazing.' ESA Designs Huge Inflatable Moonbase 'It was like being inside a balloon; indeed, that was exactly where he was.' AlphaGarden Robot Cares For Gardens Better Than Humans '...a simple clock-set servok with pipe and hose arms.' |Home | Glossary | Science Fiction Timeline | Category | New | Contact Us | FAQ | Advertise | Technovelgy.com - where science meets fiction™ Copyright© Technovelgy LLC; all rights reserved.

So my mother-in-law has come to stay and, for once, I don’t know why I was worrying about it. Visits by anyone usually make me tense. I can’t seem to get away from the 'is my house tidy enough?’ panic. I then get into a state about food and what to cook and 'are any towels clean?’ and 'oh God, why don’t the children ever flush the loo?’ and, though my mother-in-law has not once complained about the stench of boy in the downstairs bathroom, a visit usually sends me spiralling out of control. But not this time. In fact, a rather wonderful calm has settled on our house. For a start, my husband and I cannot row in front of his mother, which means that the past few weeks of friction seem to calm down somewhat. Part of it is, I am sure, down to my husband’s mother. Every time I turn around she is baking, cleaning and washing up. She is also, fortunately, one of those blessed women who doesn’t moan about the way her grandchildren are being brought up. Every time they swear – 'I said ship, not sh—,’ Jerry keeps saying to her – she pales slightly but not once does she tell me they shouldn’t have such dreadful language at their age. If she did, I would be forced to explain that having a teenager in the house has put paid to anything resembling innocence. The other day Raymond, now nearly 14, took Jerry’s birthday presents – a Dr Who figure and a Dalek – and placed them in such a compromising position even I blanched. 'It’s only man sex,’ Raymond said giggling. 'I know,’ I said. 'Do you?’ he said, looking slightly shocked. The presence of my mother-in-law also means my husband and I go out for dinner and bond over talking about her. We discuss the fact she has been ill, what the doctors have or haven’t done to help, whether or not she should move to live near us. At the end of her last evening with us my husband leans back in his chair and says, 'What a lovely night.’ We walk home, hand in hand, under the stars and, as we go to sleep that night, I bless the day she came to stay.

Nearly everyone wants to have healthy, beautiful skin. Many people don't know how to properly care for their skin. By reading this article, you will be introduced to some helpful tips that will help you achieve healthy, beautiful skin. Exfoliation is a great way to slough the dead skin cells off your face. You can purchase exfoliating soap from the store, or you can add a little bit of granulated sugar to your regular face wash. It's important to this one to two times weekly at most so as to prevent damaging or irritating the skin. Rub a drop of cider vinegar into your blemishes. This treatment helps relieve dryness and restores moisture. This should be done during the day so that you do not get the odor of the apple cider on your bedding while you sleep. Protect your skin by applying sunscreen or makeup with SPF 15 or higher. Put on sunscreen to aid in preventing peeling skin, wrinkles and sunburn. If you put on sunscreen every time you leave the house, you can avoid much of the skin damage that tends to accumulate with age. Tanning booths are a mistake if you are trying to improve your appearance. People sometimes want to tan so they can look less than their years, but it can eventually do the opposite. A tanning booth has the same negative effect on your skin, as the sun and can cause skin cancer and premature aging. Avoid tanning beds if you want to look younger. If you are a daily wearer of glasses or even sunglasses, you need to make certain you wash them once a week at least. There is a build up that develops on the glasses that can cause the bridge of the nose to have clogged pores and thus have acne develop. Use a wet wipe or soap and water to keep your glasses clean. You should also keep other items, such as bandannas, that come into contact with your face clean. If your skin is oily, use a foundation that has no oils or try a mineral powder. These foundations soak up excess oils and leave skin with a smooth finish. If your skin is oily, avoid using a liquid foundation because it will add to the oiliness. Olive oil has always been used for skin care in the past. It has been in use for many centuries, all the way back to Cleopatra. It is not only good for your skin, it tastes good as well. Extra virgin olive oil promotes radiance to the complexion, improves elasticity to the skin and strengthens brittle nails. It is also good as a hair condition, since it can greatly improve the shine. Gentle treatment of your skin is key. Wash your body with warm water since using water that is too hot can strip your skin of its natural oils. When you get out of the tub, do not vigorously rub yourself down like you're drying off a car. Take a few extra moments to (gently) pat your skin dry. This will allow your skin to absorb more moisture. As you can see, most people think that beautiful skin is possible. Most aren't quite sure about how proper skin care works. Now that you are armed with excellent advice, you can take proper care of your skin and achieve radiant, beautiful skin. Check more at:

I’ve been a little homesick the last couple of weeks. I think it’s the feeling of being in a new place, and not knowing a lot of people yet. I sometimes wish I could rewind back to college where you have a whole month off for Christmas break. I just want the chance to go home and relax and not have to pack everything into a 16 hour window. I want to go home and not have to go, go, go. I want to watch a movie with my parents in our cozy basement. I want to sleep in. I want to “lounge”. I really miss the days of being able to do that. These days, I spend every trip home having to divide my time up with the people I love – and I hate it. The idea that I only have a two hour window where I can see this person and another two hour window to see another. I miss the days where I could come home with no agenda. No timeline planned out because we have time. Not anymore. My dear friend Mal and I were talking this past week, trying to plan out Thanksgiving holiday and when we could get together (a month early- I know!) – we used to be able to spend several evenings with our friends from home during holidays. Now – with new families and being newly married, we usually have a 4 hour window, one night. And don’t, get me wrong, I’m so happy we can make it work and we always find the time. It’s just interesting to think how things change when you grow up and move away. With that said, I had a great “16 hour” window at home this past weekend. I had a wedding in Des Moines on Saturday and went home on Friday. My parents took me to a great restaurant downtown C.R. called Reds. It was nice to catch up… but again, the time was too short. I quickly had to get to my next “two hour window” with my best pal Mal. We enjoyed a nice martini at Zin’s downtown and caught up. However, by the time we got together, it was already 10 p.m. and it only left a few hours of catching up. I had a wonderful Saturday morning with my amazing mom. We spent our “2 hour window” with a small shopping trip to Lindale Mall. It’s one of our favorite things to do together. I got some sassy shoes and Mom got a fabulous new purse. Before we knew it, I had to get on the road to Des Moines. My 16 hour trip home was great, but again, short lived. There just isn’t enough time. It’s weird; I don’t know if it’s because I’m older or just moved to a new place – but the last couple of years I have LOVED going home (and don’t get me wrong, I’ve always loved going home – however now the feeling is different). I love the feeling every time I drive down Glass Road moments from turning into my driveway. I LOVE driving down the old streets that were once so familiar. I’m excited that Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, and I can get home. This time I have more then a 16-hour window – I’ve got 4 whole days and I can’t wait!

The World Teleport Association (WTA) recently announced the launch of its Green Teleport program. The Green Teleport program is a sustainability design competition that generates recommendations for reducing GHG emissions and operating costs at teleports while supporting WTA-member operators in recruiting talent from universities and technical schools. “WTA members report that their customers are increasingly making sustainability part of their criteria for selecting a teleport operator,” said executive director Robert Bell. “To help members respond to that demand, WTA’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee is introducing a program that addresses the sustainability mandate while helping members develop effective university recruiting and internship programs to attract new talent to their companies. Investments in greenhouse gas reduction can also reduce costs and contribute to greater profitability in the years ahead.”

An immense polar bear and her endearing little cub float across iceberg-filled Arctic waters under a sky lit by the aurora borealis: icons within icons, each elemental to the Canadian identity. Showcasing the artistry and technical talent of the Royal Canadian Mint, this rare 99.99% pure silver coin celebrates the beloved polar bear. Item Number 149406 Composition 99.99% fine silver Weight (g)* 31.39 Diameter (mm) 38 Face Value $20 Finish Proof: Edge Serrated Artist: Julius Csotonyi Packaging: Maroon clamshell with custom beauty box - This is the first coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s innovative new series featuring classic Canadian icons highlighted with cutting-edge design and technology. - The Royal Canadian Mint’s world-class 99.99% pure silver is an ideal canvas for Julius Csotonyi’s captivating portrait of a mother polar bear and her cub in their Arctic habitat. A striking blue enamel stratum overlays selective portions of the image, lending depth to the work of Csotonyi and the Mint’s engravers. - This highly exclusive piece has a very low mintage of only 4,000 coins. The reverse design by Canadian artist Julius Csotonyi centres around a portrait of a mother polar bear and her tiny cub. The cub leans in against the mother’s right front leg, looking directly at the viewer as the mother gazes toward the right side of the image. The two bears stand on a small iceberg, floating amid other larger bergs in open water. Above them, the aurora borealis illuminates a starlit sky. The bottom half of the image presents the underwater view of this scene, with a school of Arctic cod swimming near the submerged section of the polar bears’ iceberg. The underwater portion of the image is overlaid with translucent blue enamel, lending depth and colour to the coin’s highly detailed engraving and shading. A polished outer band bears the word “CANADA”, the date “2016”, and the face value of “20 DOLLARS”. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Please note, Masters Club members will have exclusive access to purchase this coin until June 17, 2016. Dealers cannot advertise or sell this coin until June 17, 2016. Please refer to your Dealer Terms and Conditions for further details.

3M™ Peltor™ Tactical Earplug Kit - 5 Comments - Last updated: 21/09/2018 3M Peltor’s LEP-200 Level Dependant Earplugs are tiny, in-ear buds that will offer up to 16 hours of operation from their internal lithium ion batteries after a 90-minute charge. They come in a pocket-sized case weighing 272 grams including 3xAA batteries to charge the buds wirelessly when they are clipped into place for storage. There are three adjustable volume levels from single short presses of the control button, with longer ones required for turn ON/ OFF. Button controllers either side for comfortable hearing in normal ambient environments and miniature internal electronics wirelessly receive audio signals from the optional neck loop accessory. This loop hangs under clothes, forming a 50c transmission ‘bubble’ around your head, it plugs into any 3.5mm audio port, so something like a field radio in your pocket can be heard without the hassle of extra wires connected to your ears. This also guards against possible eavesdropping in more clandestine roles. Reusable rubberised UltraFit™ Eartips are supplied in small, medium and large for a versatile fit, with a 32bD SNR reduction rating (SNR Tested in accordance with PPE directive 89/686/EEC). Triple C foam type disposable Eartips offering 36dB are also compatible with yet higher 38dB ‘skull screw’ types available for ultimate sound deadening. In use, the omni-directional microphones gave great spacial awareness when on a driven boar hunt, where I elected for the foam type tips for most comfort, although my small ear canals did feel a bit weary after three hours. Not everyone’s ears are as small as mine though and that is a serious fact to consider. Radio comms on the optional neck loop were excellent, as nothing interfered with the unrestricted head movement so mandatory for intuitive shooting. Each single control button is simple to use bare handed or with gloves and perhaps most important, the rounded shape of the external unit never feels weighty or abrasive against your outer ear canal. After two hours, they turn off automatically to save battery life, which to be fair, lasted me all three days of the hunt. Yet, like other Peltor products, they warn you with beeps several times during the final 60 seconds of operation. A lanyard is included to hang them around your neck when not in use as well as detailed instructions of how to insert them correctly for the best protection. A Low battery tone repeats every five minutes of the last hour before they are going to fade out completely but with a simple clip back into the storage case enabling a recharge, I never actually heard this on my three day trip. They are quite expensive, and I wouldn’t use them for constant rifle shooting, but in wide open spaces, they are ideal for all sorts of hunting scenarios and without any undue interference into normal shooting operations. Plus, you stay in contact with your fellows almost subconsciously.

Obtaining a Raffle License According to state law, all raffle drawings must be licensed by the local city and/or county government. Any non-profit group that wishes to conduct a raffle drawing in the unincorporated area of Perry County must first obtain a raffle license from the Perry County Board. The County also issues licenses on behalf of the City of Pinckneyville and Village of Tamaroa. Groups conducting a raffle inside other communities should contact the appropriate city or village clerk. Who May Apply Groups must comply with the Illinois Raffles Act and the Perry County Raffle Ordinance. Groups eligible include, but are not limited to: - Religious Organizations - Fraternal Groups - Veterans Organizations - Labor Organizations - Business Groups - Educational Organizations - Groups aiding those suffering extreme financial hardship What Is Required Raffle license applications are obtained in the County Clerk’s office. The organization must complete the application and return it with the required $15 fee. The Perry County Board will then consider the application at its next regular meeting. In addition to providing information about the group and its officers, each applicant must name a raffle manager that will be responsible for the conduct of the raffle. The group must also provide facts about the raffle, such as when tickets will be sold, the prizes to be given away, when and where the drawing will be held, etc. According to state law, the raffle manager named on the application must be bonded to group. Proof of corporate fidelity bond or personal surety bond must accompany the application. However, groups may waive the bond requirement by a unanimous vote of the organization. The president or chairperson of the group must sign a certification stating the bond requirement was waived. Since an application must be obtained, completed and filed, then approved by the Perry County Board, you are encouraged to obtain the necessary information well in advance of your planned fund-raiser. If your group is considering a raffle fund-raiser, you are encouraged to contact the County Clerk’s Office. We will provide you with a copy of the Perry County Raffle Ordinance and answer your questions.

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Let us know you visited! We like to hear from those who have been touched by Jaymun's life. Send an email to: [email protected] and we'll post it here. Or respond to Jennifer's memory book request. We appreciate Jaymun's world-wide "family" ...lets support each other. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:52 - It was so wonderful to read that Jaymun will be going home soon. The pictures of Jaymun sitting up and smiling are heartwarming and seeing him with his brothers and sister just overwhelms one with emotion. What an incredible family you have. We continue to check the site and keep Jaymun and the entire Kaat family in our prayers. Michele S and Family in IL Mon, 22 Jan 2007 21:24 - It's Amiyah's family from the PICU checking in on your progress before I go to bed. Was thinking about you and thought I would quick check your site. I am very glad to hear that you are doing well. I agree w/your mother that their are some very dedicated nurses that work in the PICU that go above and beyond. We had the pleasure of having Lucretia a few times and she did a wonderful job w/Amiyah. Anyway....glad to see those prayers are working in your favor. We'll keep them coming;) Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:08 - Hi Guys, sure was happy to see that Jaymun is doing better. Loved to see his new pictures, we wait for those and his sweet smile. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all daily and hang in there, you guys are doing great. All our love for Amberg, Wisconsin - Aunt Bev, Uncle Bruce, Brenda, Allie and BJ Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:59 - Our family in IL is sending prayers for your little guy! What a handsome little one! We caught on to Jaymun's story from the link in the Night Sky Murals website and just wanted you to know that all 7 of us are thinking of him today and praying for his health and well-being! Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:31 - I think there is no nobler profession on this earth than those who work selflessly for the health and well being of little babies. Lucretia is certainly a blessing. My sister is an oncology nurse and has always wanted to be – it’s her calling. I am so pleased with Jaymun’s recovery. Blessings - Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:14 - I had no idea what you all were going through until earlier today when I talked to Dave. After we got off the phone I couldn't pull myself away from the website. I've sat and cryed and laughed for the last 3 hours while reading the journal & watching the videos. I just wanted you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.. Heather Love & everyone at EcoWater, Joliet, IL Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:15 - I love reading Jaymun's Journal everyday! That Big Smile of his makes my day! God Bless you and your family. I pray everyday he will be cured and come home. Tamie Emmer Sheboygan, WI Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:25 - Dear Kaat Family, What a wonderful update to read today! It's so good to see pictures of Jaymun smiling that beautiful smile. His eyes just sparkle. Jaymun may not understand the test he is being put through now, but your journals, photos & video will surely help him to recognize the powerful love & devotion of his family when he is older. Kudos to the wonderful doctors and nurses that are taking such good care of him. May they continue to treat Jaymun with their knowledge, unwavering dedication & gentle hands. Dave & Jennifer, stay strong & know that thousands are praying for you all. Your children are richly, richly blessed to have such caring, devoted parents. Many blessings, Jenny R & family Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:21 - What an amazing test God has put your family through – obviously He knew that you were (individually and cumulatively) strong enough to handle whatever comes your way. I have been sending my prayers for Jaymun since just before Devon’s bone marrow went in – I originally linked from Jody’s blog. Your posts are an amazing record of your last six months, and I am sure it will be beneficial to Jaymun when he is older, and he can understand what he went through as such a young boy. Thank you for opening up your thoughts, hopes and fears to the world and letting me experience such strength, faith and love. Claire E Smith - New Zealand Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:50 - I check your website almost daily for updates. I too believe that we serve a God who is capable of all things. Your blog is a reminder to me to treasure the little things and recognize the obstacles in my life for what they are (speed bumps to slow me down). I keep your family and Jaymun in my prayers daily. I am praying for a cure so miraculous that even the most entrenched scientific mind can only attribute it to the great physician. May God continue to bless you. Sarah M, Louisiana Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:18 - Dear Jaymun and family, Karen H. told me about your situation and I clicked on the site. I pray that you-Jaymun will successfully have the bone marrow transplant and heal completely. I pray for all of your family to stay healthy and strong through the It is very hard to see your child so ill, however, please continue to lean on Our Great Healer-The Triune God. In Christ, Marie W Parkston SD Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:39 - Brilliant vid. I smiled all the way through! The light grunting near the start reminded me of Beavis and Butthead! (No offence!) Its heartwarming to see him doing so well x Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:14 - Just came across your blog. Jaymun is the cutest little boy!!! My family will be praying for yours and for you to continue to have the strength to make it through this. Isn't it wonderful to know that we have God to help us through those tough times in life! It sounds like you have wonderful children!!!! Your story makes me realize how much more I need to treasure my girls. Thanks for all your encouragement to your readers. I look forward to seeing your little blessing make a full recovery. The White's from Dalton, Georgia Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:40 - The salon is always buzzing when there is a new entry about Jaymun. We were so thrilled and relieved when things started turning around for him. We continue to pray and check your sight daily. Take care and we can’t wait to see you guys. The Salon Girls Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:23 - Hello Dave, Jennifer, Jaymun, and family! This is Jessie again.....your RN from the PICU. I check in to your website daily for updates and I think about you guys very frequently!!! I am so thrilled and so relieved to see how wonderfully he is progressing. The power of prayer is truly powerful! I continue to say an extra prayer in my daily prayers for Jaymun and the rest of your family!! Your journal entries are amazing....all of them. Your words are so poignant, so poetic, yet so true and powerful. I often sit here in deep thought after reading each new entry. The lesson regarding “Habits of faith are more challenging than feats of faith” pertinent to every day life! In short…I have read the 1-1-07 entry several times. Your words have once again reminded me to not just read about His lessons….but live them. :-) From my experience with the children who come through life-threatening situations such as Jaymun’s, the reality of the little challenging aspects of life can be just as difficult to deal with. As you guys have already discovered, the road to recovery is very long and very exhausting. Stay strong, have faith, and continue to lean on Him. You are all amazing people, and I know you will continue to do just that. :-) As always, I will continue to pray for Jaymun and the rest of the Kaat family! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of Jaymun’s care. Keep the faith! :-) P.S…..Thank you SO much for the beautiful and VERY meaningful gift bag! You guys obviously put a lot of thought into it….and opening that bag totally made my Christmas! Once again, I can’t express how wonderful you guys are! Thank you!

Get in touch today! or by phone at 806-686-4231 Well, Snowman Village is Santa’s Workshop on steroids! Snowman Village is a multi-day sale that visits Elementary Schools throughout West Texas. We bring a huge selection of gifts for your lil shoppers to choose from. There are items from 25 cents all the way up to $20. There is something for Everyone!! Snowman Village is a service for the students, a gift shop for the kids, a learning environment for all, and most importantly – It is just FUN! Want to Get Involved? Host Snowman Village at your School! It is really easy - No Cost to the School - No Merchandise to Count - No Shelves to Stock - No Cash Registers to Run - No Week Long Sale

Nearly everyone wants to have healthy, beautiful skin. Many people don't know how to properly care for their skin. By reading this article, you will be introduced to some helpful tips that will help you achieve healthy, beautiful skin. Exfoliation is a great way to slough the dead skin cells off your face. You can purchase exfoliating soap from the store, or you can add a little bit of granulated sugar to your regular face wash. It's important to this one to two times weekly at most so as to prevent damaging or irritating the skin. Rub a drop of cider vinegar into your blemishes. This treatment helps relieve dryness and restores moisture. This should be done during the day so that you do not get the odor of the apple cider on your bedding while you sleep. Protect your skin by applying sunscreen or makeup with SPF 15 or higher. Put on sunscreen to aid in preventing peeling skin, wrinkles and sunburn. If you put on sunscreen every time you leave the house, you can avoid much of the skin damage that tends to accumulate with age. Tanning booths are a mistake if you are trying to improve your appearance. People sometimes want to tan so they can look less than their years, but it can eventually do the opposite. A tanning booth has the same negative effect on your skin, as the sun and can cause skin cancer and premature aging. Avoid tanning beds if you want to look younger. If you are a daily wearer of glasses or even sunglasses, you need to make certain you wash them once a week at least. There is a build up that develops on the glasses that can cause the bridge of the nose to have clogged pores and thus have acne develop. Use a wet wipe or soap and water to keep your glasses clean. You should also keep other items, such as bandannas, that come into contact with your face clean. If your skin is oily, use a foundation that has no oils or try a mineral powder. These foundations soak up excess oils and leave skin with a smooth finish. If your skin is oily, avoid using a liquid foundation because it will add to the oiliness. Olive oil has always been used for skin care in the past. It has been in use for many centuries, all the way back to Cleopatra. It is not only good for your skin, it tastes good as well. Extra virgin olive oil promotes radiance to the complexion, improves elasticity to the skin and strengthens brittle nails. It is also good as a hair condition, since it can greatly improve the shine. Gentle treatment of your skin is key. Wash your body with warm water since using water that is too hot can strip your skin of its natural oils. When you get out of the tub, do not vigorously rub yourself down like you're drying off a car. Take a few extra moments to (gently) pat your skin dry. This will allow your skin to absorb more moisture. As you can see, most people think that beautiful skin is possible. Most aren't quite sure about how proper skin care works. Now that you are armed with excellent advice, you can take proper care of your skin and achieve radiant, beautiful skin. Check more at:

I’ve been a little homesick the last couple of weeks. I think it’s the feeling of being in a new place, and not knowing a lot of people yet. I sometimes wish I could rewind back to college where you have a whole month off for Christmas break. I just want the chance to go home and relax and not have to pack everything into a 16 hour window. I want to go home and not have to go, go, go. I want to watch a movie with my parents in our cozy basement. I want to sleep in. I want to “lounge”. I really miss the days of being able to do that. These days, I spend every trip home having to divide my time up with the people I love – and I hate it. The idea that I only have a two hour window where I can see this person and another two hour window to see another. I miss the days where I could come home with no agenda. No timeline planned out because we have time. Not anymore. My dear friend Mal and I were talking this past week, trying to plan out Thanksgiving holiday and when we could get together (a month early- I know!) – we used to be able to spend several evenings with our friends from home during holidays. Now – with new families and being newly married, we usually have a 4 hour window, one night. And don’t, get me wrong, I’m so happy we can make it work and we always find the time. It’s just interesting to think how things change when you grow up and move away. With that said, I had a great “16 hour” window at home this past weekend. I had a wedding in Des Moines on Saturday and went home on Friday. My parents took me to a great restaurant downtown C.R. called Reds. It was nice to catch up… but again, the time was too short. I quickly had to get to my next “two hour window” with my best pal Mal. We enjoyed a nice martini at Zin’s downtown and caught up. However, by the time we got together, it was already 10 p.m. and it only left a few hours of catching up. I had a wonderful Saturday morning with my amazing mom. We spent our “2 hour window” with a small shopping trip to Lindale Mall. It’s one of our favorite things to do together. I got some sassy shoes and Mom got a fabulous new purse. Before we knew it, I had to get on the road to Des Moines. My 16 hour trip home was great, but again, short lived. There just isn’t enough time. It’s weird; I don’t know if it’s because I’m older or just moved to a new place – but the last couple of years I have LOVED going home (and don’t get me wrong, I’ve always loved going home – however now the feeling is different). I love the feeling every time I drive down Glass Road moments from turning into my driveway. I LOVE driving down the old streets that were once so familiar. I’m excited that Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, and I can get home. This time I have more then a 16-hour window – I’ve got 4 whole days and I can’t wait!

Boasting an impressively wide-ranging portfolio and client list, Paris-based République Studio works on graphic design and art direction projects across logos, brand identities, signage, posters, magazines, books and websites. With a bias toward heavy, impactful typography; the studio proves the power of lettering in visual communication better than most. “Our strength is in versatile and modern design, often inspired by the zeitgeist,” says the studio. Though the studio has worked with clients including Adidas, AnOther Magazine, record label Because Music and Dior, the work we’re desperate to showcase is that for underground Parisian record label Circus Company. République Studio has worked with the label – its “good friends” – for around a decade. “At the beginning, we were designing sleeves with direct Pantone [colours] etc. because we had quite a lot of budget,” says République Studio creative director Tom Uferas. “But for a year now, since there is no more budget in the independent music industry, the brief was to design only vinyl labels, in black and white. We ended up designing labels with typefaces only, playing with them. We have total freedom on what we do and that’s really pleasant.” Get the best of Creative Boom delivered to your inbox weekly

Expert quilter Kim Taylor shares a unique and powerful story of the celebration of the first Juneteenth, from the perspective of a young girl. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, General Gordon Granger of the Union Army delivered the message that African Americans in Texas were free. Since then, Juneteenth, as the day has come to be known, has steadily gained recognition throughout the United States. ln 2020,a powerful wave of protests and demonstrations calling for racial justice and equality brought new awareness to the significance of the holiday. A Flag for Juneteenth depicts a close-knit community of enslaved African Americans on a plantation in Texas, the day before the announcement is to be made that all enslaved people are free. Young Huldah, who is preparing to celebrate her tenth birthday, can’t possibly anticipate how much her life will change that Juneteenth morning. The story follows Huldah and her community as they process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating a community freedom flag. Debut author and artist Kim Taylor sets this story apart by applying her skills as an expert quilter. Each of the illustrations has been lovingly hand sewn and quilted, giving the book a homespun, tactile quality that is altogether unique. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection About the Author Kim Taylor is a speech language pathologist and Department Supervisor at a large school for deaf children on Long Island. She is also an expert quilter whose works have been exhibited at several venues throughout the Midatlantic region. Taylor’s quilts reflect African American life, and she tells stories through her materials (visit Kim’s website to see her quilts). After researching the origins of the Juneteenth celebration, she created a Juneteenth story quilt which she has exhibited and presented in dozens of local schools. Realizing that few teachers and students had ever heard of the holiday, she was moved to write this book. "The picture book . . . not only reveals Taylor’s considerable talents as an inspiring raconteur but as a self-taught quilter whose creations uniquely and symbolically illustrate the historically based narrative."—Newsday ★ "Kim Taylor's portrayal of a girl witnessing the first Juneteenth, accompanied by exquisite quilted artwork, is filled with a spirit of jubilation and freedom. . . . her textile art perfectly complements her evocative prose. . . ."—BookPage, Starred Review "The illustrations quilted by Taylor display strong artistic use of color, texture, movement, stitching, and symbols. Each page has vibrant colors that grab readers at first glance. . . . Taylor effectively breathes life into the characters, even those muddled in the background, by showing their humanity in each page."—School Library Journal "Both lyrical and descriptive, Huldah’s voice conveys the joy that is found in freedom. . . . A great introduction to the federal holiday."—The Horn Book "Taylor aptly depicts this story through colorful woven fabrics and folk art-style, quilted scenes."—Booklist "[A] moving debut. . . . It's a discussion-starting, personal-feeling portrait of a communal celebration."—Publishers Weekly "The art in this work from quilter Taylor is stunning. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are breathtaking. . . .Visually dazzling. . . ."—Kirkus Reviews

Initiating a run Running your algorithm on one of the available backends is initiated by clicking on the RUN button at the top right of the screen. A popup window will appear that shows you: - The backend that has been selected for this experiment - The number of qubits used in this experiment - The name of the current experiment (can be changed by the user) - The number of shots of this experiment (can be changed by the user) - Information whether simulation optimization will be used or not (only for emulator backends) Executing algorithms on a hardware backend When you run a quantum algorithm on a hardware backend the list of quantum operations is limited by the set of operations that is supported by the backend and the topology of the chip. The list of allowed operations for the current backends can be found here. For hardware backends, the number of qubits in your algorithm must always be set equal to the number of qubits on the chip, although you do not need to perform operations on all qubits. When you do not provide any prep statements for your algorithm, all qubits will be initialized in the ground state or |0> state in the z-basis. When you do not put any measure statements at the end of your algorithm, by default all qubits will be measured in the z-direction. When you do close your algorithm with a measurement on one or more qubits, only those qubits will be measured and the result for non-measured qubits will be set to the default value of zero. In most cases you will have to execute multiple shots in order to get some statistics on your measurement and to reduce the effects of decoherence, leakage, and control imperfections. On a hardware backend, when you execute N shots of your algorithm, all shots will be executed in succession. For each shot, the final measurements will be stored in the binary register and written to the raw data file, see displaying and downloading your results. The histogram will show the probability distribution of each state of the binary register. Executing algorithms on a emulator backend Quantum Inspire provides different emulator backends, depending on your needs and on your account privileges. Make sure you select the backend which best fits the requirements of your algorithm in order to optimize overall execution time. When you execute your algorithm on an emulator backend it is usually unnecessary to execute multiple shots of the same algorithm. In this case Quantum Inspire will use simulation optimization to produce the results more quickly. This can only be done when there are no measurement instructions in your algorithm and no error model is used. Please refer to the section on simulation optimization to understand the difference between deterministic and non-deterministic algorithms, when optimization will be applied, how you can influence this decision, and what the number of shots implies for these situations. To understand how simulation optimization works with the SDK, experienced users should refer to the Advanced user guide. Selecting the number of shots When no simulation optimization can be used the algorithm will be executed N times. When simulation optimization is used, no randomization will be applied when N=1. In all other cases randomization with N virtual shots will be applied. When a simulation is put in the queue of a backend, a copy of the current code of the algorithm is stored with the result of the execution. This way you can compare different versions of your project quickly (e.g. with error model and without error model). More on this in managing your projects.

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The second Loreto College Social Responsibility Awards evening took place recently. This biannual event involves members of the Loreto family nominating worthy recipients, who have gone that ‘extra mile’ and made a real difference in their own communities or further afield. The Sports Hall was decked out in appropriate finery, musicians played and refreshments were provided, as award winners and guests mixed amiably on a warm sunny evening. Opening proceedings, Principal Peter McGhee welcomed everyone and referred to his long association both with the college and with Catholic education in Manchester generally. He reminded the audience that this was Loreto’s opportunity to recognise in a formal way the often unsung achievements of so many of the wider Loreto family. These reflections were echoed by the guest speaker, Gulwali Passarlay, who enthralled the audience with his account of a journey, both literal and metaphorical, that took him from a happy childhood in Afghanistan, to a flat in Manchester and the status of an asylum seeker. Gulwali emphasised the fact that no one chooses to be a refugee and he asked the audience to consider the dilemma of his mother, having to send two teenage children on a perilous journey half way across the world. Now a successful student and published author of a fascinating memoir (The Lightless Sky) Gulwali spoke passionately of the empowering impact of education on the lives of young people. There then followed a procession of truly remarkable, mostly young, people, either highly commended or winners of the various categories. The audience heard of numerous charitable endeavours in the Manchester area, focused on the under represented and vulnerable, sometimes working through faith organisations but often simply the altruistic acts of caring young people. There was recognition for the coordinator of the college Oxbridge programme, for those staff who undertook the trip to Kolkata to work with the Loreto sisters, and those who provide leadership and inspiration on the pilgrimage to Lourdes each year. There was praise for staff members who work tirelessly to support those of our students who are experiencing difficulties in their lives and have to overcome numerous barriers in order to achieve success. The presentation of two special awards rounded off the evening. Sister Orla Treacy has taken the Loreto message and mission to one of the most troubled and impoverished areas of the world, South Sudan. She is the chief administrator of the Loreto Rumbek Mission in Maker Kuei, overseeing a boarding secondary school for girls, a co-educational primary school, and a women and child-centric primary healthcare facility. Despite the devastating consequences of war in Rumbek, and the many barriers to women and girls in the community, Sister Orla remains filled with hope and the Loreto schools stand as a beacon of light for future South Sudanese generations. A special award was also presented to the recently retired Sean Gaughan. Deputy Principal Andrea Pritchard paid generous tribute to Sean, highlighting his years of loyal service to Loreto, in particular overseeing the massive rebuilding project, his unstinting support of his colleagues, and the wit and sagacity that he always displayed. This truly inspirational evening, organised with great efficiency by Alison Benson, represents a small, but heartfelt, acknowledgement of the selfless good works carried out by so many members of the wider Loreto family.

I Am a Gay Man And I’m Tired of Dating Apps Cis Gay Men Are the Weakest Link of the Queer Community Over the years, I’ve made my rounds on the dating apps in Montreal: Tinder, Hinge, even the dreaded Grindr. Coming from small-town Arkansas, the abundance of queerness in Montreal was a joy, albeit overwhelming at times. Being thrown into a sea of jargon and tacit rules on these apps was enough to make me delete them. But like many others, I always came back. As a cis gay man, using these apps has allowed me to reflect on my relationship with my community. However, they have also revealed to me the way cis men like myself can often interact with other members of the queer community negatively. While some may call me a self-hating gay for criticizing some of these problematic behaviours, we need to acknowledge that the fight for queer liberation is often sidetracked by cis gay (typically white) men without much critical insight. This lack of insight stems from our proximity to heteropatriarchal structures, leading many gay men to see their queerness less as a part of a larger community and more an individual peculiarity. For example, we could look at the case of marriage equality. While marriage became an issue that queer people of all identities fought for, it allowed for gay men to easily enter into a traditionally hetero-exclusive space—that of the traditional nuclear family. Rather than seeking to eschew capitalist and patriarchal pressures, cis gay men can easily assimilate rather than question these values due to our proximity to patriarchal structures. Once gay men got this win, they neglected the needs of other members of the queer community, such as trans individuals struggling to get affirming healthcare. As evidenced by a 2020 report by Trans Pulse Canada, only 26% of the surveyed group of trans and non-binary individuals had all their affirming care needs met. While many queer people see the community as home, survival and strength, some cis gay men see their queerness as an obstruction to joining the boys’ club—an attribute that can be removed by replicating the oppressive structures seen in heteronormative spaces. In my experience, this attempt to replicate these structures happens most saliently on dating apps, particularly Grindr. Most shocking to me was a noticeable disdain for certain body types (including racialized bodies), ethnicities, and gender expressions. For some, their preferences become a list of what they are not looking for rather than what they are: no fats, no femmes, etc. Furthermore, ascribing too much to rigid roles can often perpetuate the same sorts of binary thinking found in gender essentialism—the idea that gender carries strict prescriptive roles. Heteronormative gender structures, like the dominant man and the obedient woman, are reflected in traditionally gendered roles: masculine and feminine, active and passive, top and bottom. I find these rigid roles to be exclusionary tools even if occasionally pragmatically helpful. These terms ignore how gender expression and one’s sexual proclivities are not exclusively tied. I don’t want my critique of a culture developed and sustained in the gay community to be taken as a total condemnation of these apps. I have also met some fantastic men and had great experiences. Still, I’m weary of the problematic norms that have become standard practice on these dating apps—body shaming, transphobia and racism to name a few. These digital spaces became an extension of queer in-person spaces during the pandemic, for instance. Though at times they amplify some of the worst aspects of gay life, these apps are important for developing and exploring a community that may not be readily accessible. These apps need a shift towards a more encompassing idea of community: being open and welcoming to all under the queer umbrella. Rather than seeking to separate ourselves from the rest of the queer community, gay cis men should see our wider part in the fabric of queerness by supporting members of the queer community that aren’t just gay cis men. We should acknowledge our proximity to patriarchal power and utilize this position to help rather than hinder the overall fight for queer liberation. This article originally appeared in Volume 43, Issue 11, published February 7, 2023.

Capstone Project (Campus-Only Access) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Health, Human Services and Public Policy Collaborative Health & Human Services Nonprofit Connection (NPC) Santa Cruz County is an agency that was established in 2020. NPC serves nonprofits in the county by supporting them in communicating, collaborating, and building and strengthening relationships amongst each other. NPC continues to bring agencies together to share common needs and build stronger communities. Early in the year, the heavy rains on New Year's Eve led to flooding, road closures, evacuations, power outages, and people trapped in their homes. Then, a few months later, on March 10th, the levee on the Monterey County side of the Pajaro River failed and displaced hundreds of people, forcing them out of their homes into shelters, cars, and hotels. Based on the interviews with executive directors and other nonprofit leaders from Santa Cruz County, the need for a well-coordinated response contributed to nonprofits becoming frustrated and needing a change of action for future natural disasters. Lomeli, Lizet, "Collaboration and Crisis Response of Nonprofits to Natural Disasters" (2023). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 1584.

Thousands of asylum seekers from Central America and beyond faced one of the most treacherous parts of their journey to the United States on Monday. Thousands of newly stationed members of Mexico’s National Guard used everything at their disposal – including rocks, tear gas and pepper spray – to stop folks from crossing the southern border of Mexico, according to The Wall Street Journal. It is 2020’s first en masse attempt to challenge Donald Trump’s plan to restrict entry to asylum seekers by way of Mexican and Guatemalan authorities. Mexico’s National Guard was created in 2019 to fight violent crime and battle drug cartels. In July of that year, their mission and purpose pivoted to illegal immigration prevention. About 20,000 members of the Guard work across approximately 15 miles of Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala – a slow, steady and significant spike from the 6,500 troops the NPR saw in the summer. An additional 500 troops were sent over just last week as news of the incoming caravan spread. Their presence at the border was initially meant to be solely symbolic. Guards would protect immigration agents and intimidate immigrants but never act. “My government is not in favor of the use of force to contain migration,” Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said last year. On Monday, tensions rose and troops at the border reportedly used tear gas to divide the group. “If we all come over to the National Guard for this work, who will go after the traffickers of drugs and people?” a concerned, anonymous member of the Guard told NPR earlier last year. Their increasingly violent presence at the border presents a concerning reshuffling of priorities that can only further deepen the issues that push people to the border in the first place – crime, violence, extreme poverty and more. The Mexico-Guatemala border was previously an easy and largely unprotected point of entry into Mexico, with most visitors acting as just that – visitors. In November, the Trump administration vowed to send asylum seekers to Guatemala (and eventually El Salvador and Honduras). They also threatened Mexico with tariffs on Mexican goods – a potential bluff that led López Obrador to agree to the rigorous immigration enforcement deal. “López Obrador and Mexico have become Trump’s wall,” said Irineo Mujica, the head of advocacy group People Without Borders.

LGBT+ Labour apologises for inviting ‘gender critical’ journalist Helen Lewis to speak at event LGBT+ Labour has apologised for inviting journalist Helen Lewis to take part in a panel discussion about the legacy of Maureen Colquhoun, Britain’s first openly gay MP. There was immediate backlash on social media on Tuesday (1 February) when it was announced that Lewis would be joining Angela Eagle MP and Dr Mairi Todd, Colquhoun’s step-daughter, in a panel discussion about the late Labour politician’s career. Labour members and trans people were quick to criticise LGBT+ Labour for inviting Lewis to sit on the panel discussion, which was due to go ahead on Wednesday evening (2 February) over Zoom. Helen Lewis invitation was ‘an oversight’ Shortly after 6.30pm on Tuesday, LGBT+ Labour issued a statement saying one of its panelists had been invited “in error”. “LGBT+ Labour would like to apologise profoundly for the composition of the panel for our event ‘Remembering Maureen Colquhoun MP’,” the group wrote. “An invitation was made in error and it has been withdrawn. LGBT+ Labour does not endorse one of the panelist’s views on Gender Recognition Act reform or trans rights, and the organisation stands in total solidarity with our trans siblings. The invitation was an oversight which we have corrected. “LGBT+ Labour recognises that trans people and their rights face constant attack in the media and from government, and will always advocate for equality for trans and non-binary people.” LGBT+ Labour would like to apologise profoundly for the composition of the panel for our event “Remembering Maureen Colquhoun MP”. An invitation was made in error and it has been withdrawn. pic.twitter.com/liZ8HWFmoM — LGBT+ Labour (@LGBTLabour) February 1, 2022 The political group added that it had taken the decision to postpone the event entirely and that it will announce another date in the near future. Dr Todd criticised LGBT+ Labour’s response, tweeting: “This was supposed to be a celebration of Maureen and Helen Lewis wrote an incredible tribute to her in her book, which gave me huge comfort at a terrible time. “I am horrified that it has become an argument about something else.” Lewis has attracted criticism in the past for her vocal criticism of proposed reforms to the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) which would allow trans people to self-identify. Numerous countries currently allow trans people to self-identify, meaning they can determine their own legal gender with fewer legal and administrative hurdles. Plans to introduce a similar system in the UK were scrapped following years of vocal criticism from a group of “gender critical” feminists. In her columns, Helen Lewis has claimed that allowing trans people to self-identify would prevent women from being able to “challenge someone with a beard exposing their penis in a women’s changing room”. She was a vocal opponent to reforms to the Gender Recognition Act, stating that proposed changes were “gender’s version of Brexit” and represented a “radical rewriting of our understanding of identity”. Lewis also described the trans rights movement as “the imperial overreach of a handful of trans activists, in trying to rewrite widely accepted ideas about gender by stealth”. Lewis also complained about being described as a TERF in the same piece. PinkNews has contacted Helen Lewis and LGBT+ Labour for comment. MyPinkNews members are invited to comment on articles to discuss the content we publish, or debate issues more generally. Please familiarise yourself with our community guidelines to ensure that our community remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

Explore the Hidden Gem of Romania: Ceacu – A Perfect Blend of Nature and Culture Romania, a country nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Eastern Europe, is often overlooked by tourists who tend to flock to more popular European destinations. However, within Romania lies a hidden gem waiting to be discovered – the village of Ceacu. Located in the picturesque Carpathian Mountains, Ceacu offers a perfect blend of untouched nature and rich cultural heritage. The Natural Beauty of Ceacu Ceacu is blessed with breathtaking natural scenery that will leave visitors in awe. The village is surrounded by lush green forests, crystal-clear rivers, and majestic mountains. Hiking enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise as they explore the well-marked trails that lead to stunning viewpoints and hidden waterfalls. Waterfalls in Ceacu Ceacu boasts several waterfalls that are a must-visit for nature lovers. The most popular among them is Cascada Bigar, known for its unique shape and for being one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The cascading water, combined with the lush vegetation surrounding it, creates a magical atmosphere that is sure to captivate anyone who lays eyes on it. Forests and Wildlife The forests of Ceacu are a sanctuary for various species of plants and animals. Those who enjoy birdwatching will be thrilled to spot rare species such as the European bee-eater or the golden eagle. It is also possible to encounter wildlife like deer, foxes, and even bears during nature walks. For a truly immersive experience, visitors can choose to spend their nights in cozy cabins nestled in the heart of the forest. Cultural Heritage of Ceacu While Ceacu is known for its natural wonders, it is not devoid of cultural gems. The village proudly preserves its traditional way of life, offering visitors a glimpse into Romania’s rich cultural heritage. The Ceacu Museum The Ceacu Museum is a must-visit for history enthusiasts. Housed in a historic building that once served as a school, the museum showcases a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the village and its people throughout the ages. Visitors can learn about the region’s rural traditions, traditional crafts, and ancient customs. The Ceacu Monastery The Ceacu Monastery, dating back to the 15th century, is a spiritual and architectural marvel. Its impressive frescoes and icons provide a glimpse into the religious fervor that has shaped the local community. The monastery also offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace and reflection. Getting to Ceacu Getting to Ceacu is relatively easy. The nearest airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, and from there, a drive of approximately two hours will take you to the village. Alternatively, there are reliable public transport options available, including trains and buses. Accommodation and Dining Ceacu offers a range of accommodation options to suit every traveler’s needs. From charming guesthouses to cozy cabins in the forest, visitors will find comfortable and affordable places to stay. Traditional Romanian cuisine is also abundant, with numerous restaurants and taverns offering delicious local dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. If you are yearning for an authentic and off-the-beaten-path travel experience, look no further than Ceacu in Romania. With its breathtaking natural beauty, cultural treasures, and warm hospitality, Ceacu offers a perfect blend of nature and culture for an unforgettable adventure.

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KMSP) - An investigator with the Aitkin County sheriff's department was shot and killed by a patient he was guarding at St. Cloud Hospital after the patient wrangled his gun away early Sunday morning. Investigator Steven Sandberg, 60, has been with the Aitkin County Sheriff's Department since 1991. He leaves behind his wife and daughter. The patient, 50-year-old Aitkin man Danny Leroy Hammond, was a subject of a domestic violence investigation and was being treated at the hospital for an undisclosed health condition. He was Tased by responding security personnel and also died, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension officials confirmed. BCA officials said around 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, Hammond got out of his hospital bed and "engaged in an altercation with Sandberg, during which Hammond gained control of Sandberg’s gun and shot him." A hospital security guard Tased Hammond, who "experienced a medical emergency" and later died. Officers from various agencies spanned Interstate 94 as Sandberg was transported from St. Cloud to the Ramsey County medical examiner's office. It's unclear what prompted the struggle, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. No hospital patients or personnel were injured. Officials said there is no ongoing threat to public safety. “I deplore the terrible, senseless murder of Deputy Sheriff Steven Sandberg. On behalf of all Minnesotans, I extend my deepest condolences to his family. This tragedy reminds us that Minnesota's law enforcement officers risk their lives every day and night to keep us safe," Gov. Dayton said in a statement.

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The countdown to the opening of theXI edition of the Reading&Writing Festival – Part One, which will start on Friday 15 December at 9am in the splendid Palazzo Gagliardi in Vibo Valentia and will end on Sunday at 9pm with a show prepared exclusively by the actor and author Marco Bocci. Great guests and many new features for a widespread Festival, which will open up to the territory with “itinerant rEsistenze” and will also bring books and authors to unusual places such as the Jazzolino Pediatrics department and the prison. Not only books, but also, as in the L&S tradition, music, shows, readings, art in its broadest sense. And lots of space for young people, with students protagonists of some moments dedicated to them. Among the guests of national importance, in addition to Bocci, there are writers, among others Diego De Silva, Carmine Abate, the anthropologist Vito Tetiand moreto Sabrina Garofalo, Vincenzo Linarello, Roberta Masotto, Anna Maria Milone, Santo Strati, Carmine Torchia, Raffaella Canovi, Antonio Castronuovo, Paolo Battistel, Fausto Vitaliano, Paola Crisapulli, Francesca Ritrovato. There are many other guests, not only writers but actors, theater authors, musicians. The valorization of the territory then passes through local authors and also through the concert of the students of the Torrefranca Conservatory. Again, space for art – curated by a historical figure of the festival such as Antonio La Gamba – with artists’ exhibitions Maya Lopez Muro, Maurizio Carnevali, Francesco Scialò, Silvestro Bonaventura, Maria Vignarolo, Pietro Colloca, Tonino Denami, Giuseppe Famà, Giuseppe Curcio. And then the “Sub tutela dei” exhibitions on judge Rosario Livatino and the olfactory exhibition of Acqua degli dei, without forgetting the space dedicated to the villages by Parco delle Serre and that for children and families. “Thanks to a highly relevant technical and artistic staff, we have tried to create a program that could appeal to everyone’s tastes – declare the Councilor for Culture, Giusi Fanelli, and the president of the Vibo library system, Fabio Signoretta – in which everyone can find elements of curiosity and inspiration that match their own aptitudes. We invite all citizens to participate, because the Festival is everyone’s heritage and we also help it with our presence and passion, with the aim of growing more and more. Because if culture grows, if the enjoyment of cultural moments and aggregation grows, our whole society grows.”

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2023 Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture and Natural Resources On May 15, 2023 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN Thanks to everyone (sponsors, presenters, and attendees) for making this year's conference a success! We hope to see you all next year in Ames, Iowa - May 13-16, 2024 About the Conference The Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture and Natural Resources brings together statisticians and researchers from academia, industry, and government to discuss ideas and advancements in the application of statistics to solve agricultural and biological problems. This is a four-day conference consisting of a keynote speaker, a workshop, and a series of contributed papers and poster presentations. This conference is unique in its interdisciplinary nature and also exposes students and developing scholars to new statistical research directly relevant to agriculture. We emphasize the application of statistics in solving real-life problems with agriculture and natural resources highlighted. The conference recognizes the joint effort of the statistician and the subject-matter researcher, and we encourage participants to submit abstracts made jointly by the statistician and the researcher. Presentation of data sets and analyses which motivated the work shares equal importance with the development of the statistical theory. Papers on either new or innovative applications of existing statistical methodologies are appropriate for presentation at this conference. The conference has a strong tradition of supporting the attendance and contributions of graduate students and early-career researchers. The professional yet relaxing atmosphere at the conference allows students and young scientists to connect with senior researchers in various fields and promotes mentorship and collaboration. Thank You to Our Sponsors!! The conference would not be possible without the generous support of the following sponsors:

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Our temperature probes use RTD (resistive thermal device) Pt100 sensors instead of K-type thermocouples (TC) as they offer greater accuracy over the brewing temperature range. RTDs also remain more accurate over time (less drift which means less re-calibration). I'm confused. What temperature probes do I need and how many? If you're building your brewery following our instructions, you'll be attaching three probes to Blichmann kettles. Order one M14x1.5 Metric with 2" probe length and two 1/2" NPT with 1.5" probe length: - Our Boil Kettle uses M14x1.5 Metric with 2" probe length in the kettle wall. A Metric (straight) thread is used as the probe is secured to the kettle wall with a nut. An NPT (tapered) thread will not work. - Our Hot Liquor Tank & Mash Lauter Tun each use 1/2" NPT with 1.5" probe length as the probe screws into a stainless steel NPT tee fitting at the kettle output valve. What size hole is needed for the M14x1.5 probe? A 9/16" hole is required. We recommend using a hole punch. See our Boil Kettle instructions (STEP 2: Add a temperature probe) for more information. How long are the cables? The standard probe cables are 6 feet long. These may be increased to 8 foot or 12 foot length. Contact us for custom lengths. What cable colours are available? Brewers love their designer colours, so our temperature probe cables are available in seven different shades of expandable braided sleeving: Each cable comes with two layers of sleeving and a stainless steel wire rope to protect the wires. The inside sleeving is always black, the outside colour is up to you. Do the pre-assembled temperature probes require any work? No, they are pre-assembled and ready to use. Simply plug them in. No soldering or assembly required, no special tools required. I'm building a custom setup. How are the wires mapped/configured? Our temperature probes have three wires: Two red (positive) and one white (negative). The two red wires are interchangeable. The two red wires connect to XLR pins 1 and 3, and the white wire connects to XLR pin 2. If using one of our control panels, the two red wires connect to PID controller screws 3 and 4 (order does not matter) while the white wire connects to PID controller screw 5. Are the cables interchangeable? Yes. Any of our temperature probe tips can be used with any of our temperature probe cables. Can the probes be used in a thermowell? Yes. Some kettles come with thermowells (usually 1/2" NPT or Tri-Clover). Thermowells help protect the probe from damage during cleaning or from overzealous brewers with mash paddles where the probe is buried in grist and can't be seen. Simply screw the temperature probe tip into the thermowell and then connect the cable. To ensure the fastest heat transfer reaction time, first fill the air gap in the thermowell with a silicone based heat transfer compound. We also carry temperature probes meant for thermowells. Is a BSP threaded version available? Our NPT probes may be used as is on BSP fittings of the same size. Both the 1/2" and 1/4" NPT threaded probes thread well into both BSPP and BSPT fittings of the same size. In other words, if you need to attach a temperature probe to a 1/2" BSP fitting or tee, order a 1/2" NPT probe. Sensor: RTD (resistive thermal device) Pt100 Max sensor temperature: 248 °F (120 °C) Accuracy: Class A (+/- 0.15°C at 0°C) per International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60751 Alpha coefficient: 0.003850 "When it came time for me to buy my temp probes I looked at how much the parts were off Amazon & whatever other suppliers I would of needed (at a minimum three different suppliers). In the end I felt I was getting a bargain buying from you, paying shipping only once, plus I knew that everything would come in one package (which I received in less than 3 days, thank you). I hate having everything I need to build something... minus one part. errr. On top of all that I was happy to support this site by buying directly from the same folk who inspired me to buy these parts in the first place." - Grandequeso (Fred), Journeyman Electrician "I received my order today and want to give a BIG THANKS to Mike for a fantastic job! Mike went the extra mile on the temp probes, per my spec's. Excellent packing, great communication - a fantastic job! The end product is perfect, like I did it myself, except without the scraped knuckles! Keep up the great work and looking forward to MORE products." - Sparky Visit the official Custom Temperature Probe product thread in our forum.

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KMSP) - An investigator with the Aitkin County sheriff's department was shot and killed by a patient he was guarding at St. Cloud Hospital after the patient wrangled his gun away early Sunday morning. Investigator Steven Sandberg, 60, has been with the Aitkin County Sheriff's Department since 1991. He leaves behind his wife and daughter. The patient, 50-year-old Aitkin man Danny Leroy Hammond, was a subject of a domestic violence investigation and was being treated at the hospital for an undisclosed health condition. He was Tased by responding security personnel and also died, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension officials confirmed. BCA officials said around 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, Hammond got out of his hospital bed and "engaged in an altercation with Sandberg, during which Hammond gained control of Sandberg’s gun and shot him." A hospital security guard Tased Hammond, who "experienced a medical emergency" and later died. Officers from various agencies spanned Interstate 94 as Sandberg was transported from St. Cloud to the Ramsey County medical examiner's office. It's unclear what prompted the struggle, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. No hospital patients or personnel were injured. Officials said there is no ongoing threat to public safety. “I deplore the terrible, senseless murder of Deputy Sheriff Steven Sandberg. On behalf of all Minnesotans, I extend my deepest condolences to his family. This tragedy reminds us that Minnesota's law enforcement officers risk their lives every day and night to keep us safe," Gov. Dayton said in a statement.

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What is NPS®? Before booking a restaurant, planning a trip, buying a fancy new product or registering my dogs at the new groomers, I always consult the internet. Checking online reviews is one of the first steps for most consumers, and studies show that 84% of people trust online reviews as much as recommendations from friends and family. Since customers are 3X more likely to talk about bad experiences than good, it's essential the negative reviews are dealt with, and the positive reviews are shared. To help, we have NPS®! These trusted reviews include the good as well as the bad, and now, with the help of social media, customers can share recommendations and reviews quickly and easily. So what does NPS stand for? NPS stands for Net Promoter Score. The NPS is a metric used to indicate customer satisfaction and loyalty. The higher your NPS, the more loyal your customer base. How is the NPS calculated? The NPS is based on one simple question 'How likely is it that you would recommend 'company' to a friend or colleague?'. This is often asked within a customer feedback survey and is answered on a scale from 0-10. A company's NPS is the percentage of promoters, MINUS the percentage of detractors. Those that are passive are 'ignored'. Promoters: those who score between 9-10 Passive: those who score between 7-8 Detractors: those who score between 0-6 If 70% of respondents are promoters, 20% passives and 10% detractors (70%-10%), then your NPS would be 60. What's a 'good' NPS? NPSs are measured on a scale from -100 to +100. So, generally speaking, an NPS of 0-50 is considered good, 50-70 is deemed excellent, and 70+ is world-class. The good news is that clients LOVE their vets, and the average NPS for an iRecall® practice tends to be around the mid 80's - world-class. Some of the best 'large company' Net Promoter Scores: John Lewis 68 What do I use my NPS score for? The NPS is just a metric but a useful one. It allows you to track trends over time which can be compared across multiple veterinary practice sites. It can help your brand evaluate customer loyalty, and in turn, help you understand the likelihood of them repurchasing or cancelling payment plans. Making sure you use a review platform will continuously provide insights into your business and your team. Many review platforms have been designed to give practices feedback to help identify their strengths or areas to work on. Will online reviews impact my veterinary business? A negative review will make 4 out of 5 people think twice about spending their well-earned money at your practice, which can be a common obstacle when trying to encourage new customers. On the other hand, positive reviews do quite the opposite. Since 80% of happy customers will provide recommendations, and 70% of consumers are more likely to purchase if a friend talks about it on social media, getting those recommendations online can really make the difference. Even better, it's proven that a referred customer has a 16% higher lifetime value. Customer feedback and reviews are essential, and so it's valuable to a company to track its NPS. This metric, combined with reviews, allow a practice or business to pinpoint and showcase their outstanding work whilst managing areas of improvement. Good reviews encourage new business and are often the first place people look when making a financial decision. Old and bad reviews discourage, so it's vital to ensure good reviews are regular and the bad are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Google and Facebook are great places to start your online reviews. The first step, make sure you're asking your customers for their feedback! Find out how to get more online reviews, and the best way to manage feedback.

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Let us know you visited! We like to hear from those who have been touched by Jaymun's life. Send an email to: [email protected] and we'll post it here. Or respond to Jennifer's memory book request. We appreciate Jaymun's world-wide "family" ...lets support each other. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:52 - It was so wonderful to read that Jaymun will be going home soon. The pictures of Jaymun sitting up and smiling are heartwarming and seeing him with his brothers and sister just overwhelms one with emotion. What an incredible family you have. We continue to check the site and keep Jaymun and the entire Kaat family in our prayers. Michele S and Family in IL Mon, 22 Jan 2007 21:24 - It's Amiyah's family from the PICU checking in on your progress before I go to bed. Was thinking about you and thought I would quick check your site. I am very glad to hear that you are doing well. I agree w/your mother that their are some very dedicated nurses that work in the PICU that go above and beyond. We had the pleasure of having Lucretia a few times and she did a wonderful job w/Amiyah. Anyway....glad to see those prayers are working in your favor. We'll keep them coming;) Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:08 - Hi Guys, sure was happy to see that Jaymun is doing better. Loved to see his new pictures, we wait for those and his sweet smile. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all daily and hang in there, you guys are doing great. All our love for Amberg, Wisconsin - Aunt Bev, Uncle Bruce, Brenda, Allie and BJ Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:59 - Our family in IL is sending prayers for your little guy! What a handsome little one! We caught on to Jaymun's story from the link in the Night Sky Murals website and just wanted you to know that all 7 of us are thinking of him today and praying for his health and well-being! Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:31 - I think there is no nobler profession on this earth than those who work selflessly for the health and well being of little babies. Lucretia is certainly a blessing. My sister is an oncology nurse and has always wanted to be – it’s her calling. I am so pleased with Jaymun’s recovery. Blessings - Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:14 - I had no idea what you all were going through until earlier today when I talked to Dave. After we got off the phone I couldn't pull myself away from the website. I've sat and cryed and laughed for the last 3 hours while reading the journal & watching the videos. I just wanted you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.. Heather Love & everyone at EcoWater, Joliet, IL Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:15 - I love reading Jaymun's Journal everyday! That Big Smile of his makes my day! God Bless you and your family. I pray everyday he will be cured and come home. Tamie Emmer Sheboygan, WI Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:25 - Dear Kaat Family, What a wonderful update to read today! It's so good to see pictures of Jaymun smiling that beautiful smile. His eyes just sparkle. Jaymun may not understand the test he is being put through now, but your journals, photos & video will surely help him to recognize the powerful love & devotion of his family when he is older. Kudos to the wonderful doctors and nurses that are taking such good care of him. May they continue to treat Jaymun with their knowledge, unwavering dedication & gentle hands. Dave & Jennifer, stay strong & know that thousands are praying for you all. Your children are richly, richly blessed to have such caring, devoted parents. Many blessings, Jenny R & family Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:21 - What an amazing test God has put your family through – obviously He knew that you were (individually and cumulatively) strong enough to handle whatever comes your way. I have been sending my prayers for Jaymun since just before Devon’s bone marrow went in – I originally linked from Jody’s blog. Your posts are an amazing record of your last six months, and I am sure it will be beneficial to Jaymun when he is older, and he can understand what he went through as such a young boy. Thank you for opening up your thoughts, hopes and fears to the world and letting me experience such strength, faith and love. Claire E Smith - New Zealand Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:50 - I check your website almost daily for updates. I too believe that we serve a God who is capable of all things. Your blog is a reminder to me to treasure the little things and recognize the obstacles in my life for what they are (speed bumps to slow me down). I keep your family and Jaymun in my prayers daily. I am praying for a cure so miraculous that even the most entrenched scientific mind can only attribute it to the great physician. May God continue to bless you. Sarah M, Louisiana Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:18 - Dear Jaymun and family, Karen H. told me about your situation and I clicked on the site. I pray that you-Jaymun will successfully have the bone marrow transplant and heal completely. I pray for all of your family to stay healthy and strong through the It is very hard to see your child so ill, however, please continue to lean on Our Great Healer-The Triune God. In Christ, Marie W Parkston SD Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:39 - Brilliant vid. I smiled all the way through! The light grunting near the start reminded me of Beavis and Butthead! (No offence!) Its heartwarming to see him doing so well x Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:14 - Just came across your blog. Jaymun is the cutest little boy!!! My family will be praying for yours and for you to continue to have the strength to make it through this. Isn't it wonderful to know that we have God to help us through those tough times in life! It sounds like you have wonderful children!!!! Your story makes me realize how much more I need to treasure my girls. Thanks for all your encouragement to your readers. I look forward to seeing your little blessing make a full recovery. The White's from Dalton, Georgia Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:40 - The salon is always buzzing when there is a new entry about Jaymun. We were so thrilled and relieved when things started turning around for him. We continue to pray and check your sight daily. Take care and we can’t wait to see you guys. The Salon Girls Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:23 - Hello Dave, Jennifer, Jaymun, and family! This is Jessie again.....your RN from the PICU. I check in to your website daily for updates and I think about you guys very frequently!!! I am so thrilled and so relieved to see how wonderfully he is progressing. The power of prayer is truly powerful! I continue to say an extra prayer in my daily prayers for Jaymun and the rest of your family!! Your journal entries are amazing....all of them. Your words are so poignant, so poetic, yet so true and powerful. I often sit here in deep thought after reading each new entry. The lesson regarding “Habits of faith are more challenging than feats of faith” pertinent to every day life! In short…I have read the 1-1-07 entry several times. Your words have once again reminded me to not just read about His lessons….but live them. :-) From my experience with the children who come through life-threatening situations such as Jaymun’s, the reality of the little challenging aspects of life can be just as difficult to deal with. As you guys have already discovered, the road to recovery is very long and very exhausting. Stay strong, have faith, and continue to lean on Him. You are all amazing people, and I know you will continue to do just that. :-) As always, I will continue to pray for Jaymun and the rest of the Kaat family! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of Jaymun’s care. Keep the faith! :-) P.S…..Thank you SO much for the beautiful and VERY meaningful gift bag! You guys obviously put a lot of thought into it….and opening that bag totally made my Christmas! Once again, I can’t express how wonderful you guys are! Thank you!

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“Babies have big heads and big eyes, and tiny little bodies with tiny little arms and legs. So did the aliens at Roswell! I rest my case.” William Shatner, Star Trek. Did aliens actually create humans? Nope, I don’t think so. It would more be like humans created aliens. I have followed the whole alien question for years. I have seen the videos of the spacecraft and read a number of books about aliens. I’ve seen almost all of the websites on the subject and have yet to be truly convinced that aliens are real. Humans had a great struggle to get to where we are today. We struggled to even stay alive as a species. There was a point where some of the earliest humans almost ceased to exist; we were almost as extinct as the dinosaurs. It was a struggle for us to exist and in some ways, life is still a struggle for humans. The whole idea of aliens is firstly absurd because there is so real little evidence for aliens; about as much evidence for aliens as there is for God. I have been waiting to be convinced about aliens but all the so-called evidence is so flimsy that I am just not that gullible to buy it. Whether it is religion or aliens, they are in the same realm of fantasy to me; it would be nice to suggest that aliens helped build the pyramids in Egypt and in Central America. Teotihuacan would be real easy to wrap it in a nice neat little package if aliens were to have helped in some way to have created it. All of the questions of early life on the earth could be answered without having to involve humans at all. One of the biggest mysteries in all of South America is Tiahuanaco. Tiahuanaco is over 2 miles above sea level and has been built out of some huge and massive stones. One of the more amazing structures is the Gateway of the Sun. The Gateway of the Sun is a one-piece solid granite 10-ton megalith. Some people just can not wrap their minds around the fact that this is man-made. For some, it’s easier to think it is either alien made or made with the help of aliens. The fact is that humans are resourceful and are capable of so many things including creating the Gateway of the Sun. Are you familiar with the Nazca lines? If so then you’ll know that these lines go for miles and some lines form birds and other creatures. There are some who would suggest that there is a drawing of an astronaut. This astronaut is a representation, they say, of a real astronaut that they had come into contact with. Either that or they were just as imaginative as many other cultures. No, as exciting as the prospect is, aliens did not create humans but as I said before humans created aliens.

Wiley Rein’s Karen Toto Profiled by Law360 as ‘Rising Star’ Washington, DC — Karen L. Toto, partner in Wiley Rein’s Insurance Practice, was profiled by Law360 as a 2019 “Rising Star” in Insurance. Ms. Toto was recognized as one of the top five lawyers in her practice area on this elite national list of attorneys under the age of 40. Law360 highlighted Ms. Toto’s role in helping XL Specialty ward off a $20 million claim related to allegations that its insured UBS AG lost investors billions of dollars by manipulating Puerto Rico’s municipal debt bond market; however it was a case in which the Delaware Supreme Court reversed a decision that Travelers Indemnity Co. was liable for $13.7 million in asbestos insurance claims that Ms. Toto cited as the biggest of her career. “When you’re talking about thousands of underlying asbestos cases that span decades, there’s a lot of facts, a lot of information to marshal, a lot of weeding through, figuring out what’s significant to the case and what isn’t,” Ms. Toto said. “That’s a lot of what we deal with, and I really enjoy it.” Ms. Toto’s perseverance throughout the Travelers case eventually led her client to victory even though she and her team lost in the trial court on nearly all issues. According to Ms. Toto, she was ultimately successful because she was always thinking of how to best position the client if the case were to be appealed. “We always had our eye on the future, so it was a satisfying win,” Ms. Toto said. When asked what motivates her, Ms. Toto told Law360: “It’s about how to best marshal teamwork and resources at a large law firm. I love trying to figure that out.” Ms. Toto said she anticipates certain types of insurance litigation to remain in demand, especially cases involving the opioid crisis and a variety of civil rights issues. “Everything is impacted by coverage, so think of the next big wave of litigation, and insurers will be at the table,” Ms. Toto said. “That's what I like about this practice.” Ms. Toto’s full Law360 “Rising Star” profile can be found here (subscription required). Maria Woehr Aronson Director of Communications Senior Communications Manager

Short answer: Beach formal men Beach formal attire for men typically includes a light-colored suit or linen pants and dress shirt, along with dress shoes. Accessories like a tie or pocket square can add sophistication to the outfit. It’s important to consider the setting and specific event when choosing beach formal attire. A Step-by-Step Guide to Nailing the Beach Formal Men Dress Code As the summer months roll in and the invitations to beach events start flooding your inbox, it’s essential that you understand how to look sharp while still managing to stay comfortable. Beach formal is a relatively new dress code that combines both beach attire and formal wear, but fret not, we’ve got you covered with our step-by-step guide on nailing this perplexing dress code. Step 1: Start With The Right Attire Beach formal is all about blending casual beachwear with tailored pieces. This means opting for light-colored suits or dress pants paired with crisp button-down shirts and avoiding T-shirts or shorts. Choose natural fabrics such as cotton or linen which are airy and breathable for hot weather. Step 2: Invest In The Right Footwear When it comes to footwear, ditch your flip-flops or sandals for something more sophisticated like loafers, espadrilles, boat shoes which will add refinement to your attire. Light colored shoes can complement any color suit. Ensure that they match your belt color. Step 3: Accessorize With Subtlety Accessories can make a significant difference when it comes to elevating your outfit from ordinary beachwear into a refined ensemble. Stick with understated jewelry such as simple metal watches, rings or bracelets that won’t draw too much attention. Also consider throwing in a pocket square and tie if you’re wearing a jacket: they’ll lighten up the whole look. Step 4: Mind Your Hair And Grooming Your hair should be appropriately styled, so steer clear of messy hairstyles which communicate the wrong message at any event requiring formality. It’s also best practice to trim nose hair & avoid overdoing cologne/perfume; you want yourself smelling pleasant but not overpowering. Now let’s take what we have learned so far and apply it in two scenarios: Scenario One – Formal Beach Wedding You’ve been invited to a friend’s beach wedding, which requires a strict dress code. You can opt for a beige blazer and slacks with a sky-blue shirt, completing your look with brown shoes and a simple metal/silver watch. Suppose you have been requested to wear brighter colors to the occasion. Choosing pants with pastel shades may be your best bet! Pro-tip: Add an accessory such as cufflinks or lapel pin if going for darker-colored apparel. Scenario Two – Beach Cocktail Party If you’re invited to beach cocktails, an all-black outfit is not necessary at all- instead go neutral or soft colors (if it’s daytime). Also explore options beyond long pants – try trousers made from poplin/similar lightweight material or even smart chino shorts combined with summery polo shirts. Be clever about choosing attire when getting dressed for any formal event near the ocean. With our nifty guide on hand, dressing right will come as second nature- leaving you outfitted to impress! Common FAQs about Beach Formal Men Attire Beach weddings can be a dream come true with the perfect attire. But getting that balance right between formal and beach-appropriate can be tricky. Between sifting through endless guides, destination-specific fashion suggestions, and trying to avoid any fashion faux pas can feel pretty impossible – we know! Fortunately for anyone struggling to find the perfect blend of formal and beachy clothing choices, we’ve rounded up some of the most frequently asked questions about Beach Formal Men Attire. Q: What is Beach Formal Men Attire? A: The dress code for a beach formal event calls for more elegant attire than you’d typically wear to a casual beach day or barbecue with friends. It is an opportunity to look polished whilst embracing the relaxed atmosphere of the coast, but not so relaxed that it falls into beach-casual territory. You want to ensure your outfit remains sophisticated while avoiding anything too heavy or restrictive. Q: Can I wear shorts and flip-flops? A: Shorts are better left sidelined for this type of celebration. However, if you must go with shorts – they should hit just above your knee line and stick to darker colors such as navy or olive green instead of neon or bright hues that scream ‘summer vacation’. As well as shoes – Flip-flops should only be considered suitable if you’re attending a laid-back ceremony on the sand where their use may be encouraged by invitation. Q: What colors are appropriate? A: Pastels and light-colored fabrics in shades such as cream, mint green or pale blue apply perfectly here. Other ideal options include white linen shirts paired with black pants/shorts or navy blazers matched with crisp white shirts for a classic look. Q: Are Hawaiian prints acceptable at formal beach weddings? A: Unfortunately not. While they scream ‘beach’, Hawaiian prints would hardly translate into something as casual-chic as what’s expected from beach-formal events. Opt instead for clean and sharp patterns, like solids or stripes. Q: Do I need to wear a jacket? A: While it may seem anachronistic to sport a suit blazer in broad daylight on the beach, it is absolutely appropriate! A lightweight linen suit in neutrals like beige, gray, or light blue will be more breathable and suit the mood of the day. Alternatively, If you want something even more versatile that won’t bring too much heat on a warm day, consider pairing tailored navy dress pants with a white dress shirt and neutral color blazer instead. Q: What kind of tie should I wear? A: A tie is still deemed essential for any formal wedding look. In keeping with the breezy ambiance of your environment – set aside wool ties for lighter materials like cotton or silk. Opt for summery shades such as pastels that can match pastel shirts as well. Or if you’re looking to modernize your look – try new textures such as knit ties that are coming back into style this season. Beach weddings present a diversity of The Importance of Accessorizing for Any Beach Formal Men Outfit Beach formal is a dress code that can be perplexing to men, especially when it comes to accessorizing their outfit. However, adding the right accessories can make all the difference in taking any beach formal outfit from basic to sharp and polished. Firstly, keep in mind that dressing for a beach formal occasion doesn’t mean you need to leave style behind. The goal is to find the perfect balance between being stylish and practical at the same time. Men’s beach formal outfits should be comfortable, breathable, and functional enough for warm weather but sensitive enough to suit the formality of the event. Now let’s talk about why accessorizing is important- One of the main reasons why men should not underestimate the power of accessories is that they bring an added level of sophistication and classiness to any outfit. They have this amazing ability to elevate an already elegant suit into something even more refined and flawless. Accessories can draw attention towards your overall appearance, which makes them a crucial aspect of any beach formal outfit. The key here is subtlety – too much jewelry or bling could turn a classic suit into something too flashy for a formal affair like a beach wedding or an island-themed gala party while too little would lead you nowhere. Let’s look at some must-have accessories for your next Beach Formal event: ● A Panama Hat: This iconic hat style brings with it both classiness and functionality during one’s leisure time under direct sunlight. A good quality straw panama hat with its light-colored band provides protection from excessive UV rays and enhances your overall summer look. ● Sunglasses: Apart from protection against bright sunlight, sunglasses also enhance your facial features by providing contrast through shade around your eyes. While choosing some shades make sure they fit your face shape with complimentary lenses (blue is my personal favorite). ● Tie Or Bow-Tie: Whether skinny or wide-tied options are available in multiple colors in solids or prints allow a refined boost to your outfit. ● Pocket Squares: A stylish pocket square complements any beach formal attire. Always choose subtle but bold-colored options that provide contrast to the suit jacket or blazer’s overall shade, adding a much-needed pop of color and sophistication. ● Shoes: A sleek pair of dress shoes or loafers will add an extra dash of lengthening classiness to slacks or trousers in your beach uniform. In conclusion, accessorizing for Beach Formal styles is not rocket science; it’s just about knowing what works well together and achieving an effortless yet elegant look. The right accessories can take a basic outfit and turn it into something polished and sharp – making you stand out from the crowd while feeling comfortable at the same time. Don’t forget less is always better than too much!

The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to play the LA Rams in Week 7 coming off the bye, healthier and ready to roll. Here’s a look at the Steelers stock report before they kick off. Stock down: Thicc lads Kevin Dotson, who you might remember from his stint as a turnstile on the Steelers offensive line, is apparently the best guard in the NFL, according to the eminently reliable and most certainly never hyperbolic folks over at PFF. Even if this is a gross overstatement (it probably is), Dotson has been miles better than anyone on the Steelers offensive line this season—aside from rookie Broderick Jones, who played well against a robust and relentless Baltimore front seven. The Steelers actually traded up to select Jones 14th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, signaling their serious intent to protect Kenny Pickett’s blind side for the next decade-plus. Despite Jones’ pedigree (two-time national champion at Georgia, consensus top 3-5 offensive tackle in the draft pool) and the enthusiasm with which the Steelers pursued him, Jones really hadn’t played much up until Week 5. No matter, it’s better late than never, and that game against Baltimore should serve as a springboard for what should be a successful rookie reason and, from there, a promising young career. Unless…. Broderick Jones says no one knows yet who will be the starting LT for the Steelers on Sunday against the Rams.— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) October 18, 2023 Still up in the air. Stock down: Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Mike Tomlin has always been a kind of polarizing figure (gee, I wonder why that could be) but his approval rating this season is subterranean. I can guarantee that he is aware of this fact, and also that he is manifestly unbothered by it. And he shouldn’t be. The second a professional coach begins to genuinely care about boos in the stadium, vitriolic screeds on the local radio, or people contributing to Twitter’s insanely toxic hellscape with memes depicting their failures, they’re no longer the ones in charge of the team. I’ve always thought the notion that athletes or coaches who ply their trades in New York or Los Angeles somehow experience added media scrutiny was misguided or at the very least outdated. I’m sure Joe Namath had to fight through a sea of flashbulbs anytime he wanted to go out and chase every third Miller High Life with a shot of absinthe back in 1970, but that really isn’t a thing anymore. The foremost target of the current NFL media apparatus isn’t even a player. Social media has overtaken print journalism, TV, and radio as the primary medium through which the hottest takes are furnished, so if a player commits some hilarious blooper that goes viral, it doesn’t matter if he plays for the Cowboys or the Panthers; he becomes a national laughingstock all the same. In fact, I’d argue that highly successful teams in smaller markets (the Steelers, Packers, Bills, etc.) are subject to an even higher level of scrutiny from their respective local media by virtue of being the biggest show in town. To his great credit, Tomlin has always been very adept at navigating (i.e., ignoring) the unique pressure that comes along with being the coach of a successful small-market team, and he’s translated that to the field, where he famously had not had a losing record in his entire career. At a certain point, however, even the most ardent Tomlin supporters (*raises hand*) have to put aside all the process trusting and shift their perspectives. And in that vein, I cannot for the life of me figure out why the Steelers are even entertaining the idea of starting Dan Moore Jr., an objectively suspect offensive lineman who borders on an outright liability, over Jones, who has certainly outplayed Moore and represents a presumed foundational element. Tomlin has yet to offer any sort of clarification on the matter, and he likely won’t, because he isn’t required to. However, if Moore does end up starting, and if his performance (or lack thereof) contributes to a losing effort in a plainly self-evident way, he’s going to hear about it at the post-game press conference. Failing to address those questions in a constructive and meaningful way isn’t going to give the impression that he’s a savvy tactician who’s playing 4-D chess; he’ll look like a galaxy-brained but out-of-his-element coach who knowingly pushed the envelope by making a personnel decision that even casual observers knew was a bad idea, and had it backfire. Fortunately, the Rams do not have any historically dominant players in their front seven who could create fits for the offensive line. Stock up: Rams DT Aaron Donald The primary benefactor of the chaos befalling the Steelers offensive line? That would be Aaron Donald. A quick perusal of Donald’s statistical profile reveals that he’s having a “down” year in terms of sack production, but this is a lie: Donald is still regularly pressuring opposing quarterbacks to the point that full-grown adult male professional athletes are making terrified exclamations as they run for their lives. Even if Donald’s current sack pace remains steady for the remainder of the season—which isn’t likely, considering all the pressures he’s been credited with—he’d finish with seven for the season, which isn’t bad for a 32-year-old interior lineman who represents the sole commodity on an otherwise toothless defense. The 2023 version of Aaron Donald isn’t quite the same as the 2018 version, but he’s still more than capable of performing Mortal Kombat fatalities on Kenny Pickett and any other quarterback. The likely remedy for Donald will involve double teams, though one of the input variables for most of those tandems will be Mason Cole, who is one of the worst centers in the entire NFL (and counts nearly $7 million against the salary cap this season; yikes). Donald must be downright giddy at that prospect. There is a realistic chance that he doubles his season sack total on Sunday. If only the Steelers had Gerald Ford. Stock up: Phonetics I just said “Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua” five times out loud as I was writing this sentence, like Ron Burgundy warming up his newscaster voice. A lot of short-K and long-O sounds. Beyond the phonetic similarity of their names, Kupp and Nacua comprise one of the best receiving tandems in the NFL. Nacua’s sample size is considerable enough to reasonably conclude that he’s a legitimately good receiver with a multifaceted skillset; he’s ranked in the top 10 in the league in receptions, yards, first downs, yards after catch, and plays of 20 or more yards. Kupp is only two years removed from arguably the greatest season any NFL receiver has ever had and he’s eating well this season despite missing the Rams’ first four games with an injury—his 15 catches would rank fourth on the Steelers, and his 266 yards would put him comfortably in second in that category. The Steelers' secondary is similar to its offensive line in the sense that a promising rookie is experiencing a confounding dearth of playing time while a struggling veteran continues to get preferential treatment, so unless the Steelers intend to unleash Joey Porter Jr. this weekend, the Rams will get fed a steady diet of Patrick Peterson and Levi Wallace. I am certain this prospect delights them endlessly. Stock up: Steelers legend Joe Greene It does behoove me to point out that while I am a steadfast believer that virtually any modern player would dominate the league if you put them in a time machine and sent them back to 1963. No amount of whey isolate is going to prevent Gunner Olszewski from being a liability in any era, but conversely, I think if you pluck the 1975 version of Joe Greene from the Steelers and put him on the 2023 Steelers, he’d do fine (though he’s accrued a massive amount of personal foul yardage in the process). Mean Joe rules, regardless of era. Week 7 picks (2023 record: 5-5) Lions (+3) vs Ravens: Ravens moneyline (-162) Bills (-9) vs Patriots: U/41 (-110) Browns (-3) vs Colts: Browns -3 (-102) Steelers (+3) vs Rams: Steelers moneyline (+136) Chargers (+5.5) vs Chiefs: Chargers +5.5 (-105)

Embarking on the journey of how to get rid of armpit fat can be a path filled with discoveries about your body and health. This stubborn area often resists even the most determined efforts, yet with a tailored approach, progress is indeed possible. Not only does reducing armpit fat improve your appearance, but it also has the potential to enhance your overall comfort and mobility. This detailed guide delves into targeted armpit fat exercises, diet tips, and lifestyle changes that aim to streamline and tone the underarm fat area. How To Lose Armpit Fat: 5 Exercises For Armpit Fat For effective armpit fat reduction, include these exercises in your routine: - Push-Ups: Strengthen upper body and tone armpits. - Chest Press: Build pectoral muscles, aiding fat loss. - Arm Circles: Improve shoulder and arm definition. - Planks: Engage multiple muscles for overall toning. - Tricep Dips: Focus on triceps to reduce underarm sag. How To Get Rid Of Armpit Fat: 5 Best Exercises While specific spot reduction isn’t possible, incorporating these exercises can help tone armpit muscles, leading to a more defined appearance. Push-Ups: Toning The Upper Body Push-ups are a classic yet powerful exercise for targeting stubborn armpit fat. When done consistently, they strengthen the core and arms and help ton the armpit area. The versatility of push-ups allows for various modifications that can increase their intensity, focusing on the upper body muscles that frame the armpits. By incorporating incline push-ups, you place more emphasis on the upper chest and can further engage the muscles around the armpits. When you are trying to understand how to lose fat on your arms, the compound movement of push-ups involves a large muscle group that aids in overall fat loss, which indirectly affects the armpit area. How to do: - Start in a plank position with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders. - Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels. - Use your abs, or core muscles, to maintain your balance and maintain a correct posture. - Lower yourself until your chest almost touches the floor, then push back up to the starting position. - Keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle to your body for maximum efficiency. - Engage your core muscles throughout the exercise to maintain proper body alignment and stability. - Focus on controlled movements and a full range of motion, ensuring your chest goes down close to the ground without letting your hips sag. - As you progress, you can increase the challenge by elevating your feet or using a weighted vest, but prioritize maintaining good form to prevent injury. Optimal Sets and Reps: 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Chest Press: Strengthening Pectoral Muscles Embarking on exercises like the chest press can significantly impact your quest to figure out how to get rid of underarm fat. This exercise is pivotal in building up the pectoral muscles, which lie underneath the armpit fat. An increase in muscle mass enhances metabolism and reshapes the contours of your upper body, contributing to a reduction in the appearance of armpit fat. By targeting these specific muscles, the chest press can help create a firmer foundation, reducing the overall ‘jiggle’ and providing a more toned look in the armpit area. How to do: - Begin by positioning yourself by lying on a bench. - Hold a dumbbell securely in each hand. - Extend your arms upward, aligning the dumbbells with your chest. - Gently lower the dumbbells to either side of your chest, maintaining control. - Then, with a steady movement, press the weights upwards, returning to your initial position. - The weight of the dumbbells should be the same on each side. - Focus on fluid motion throughout to maintain consistent pressure on your chest muscles. - Ensure that your wrists are aligned with your forearms to reduce strain on your wrists and maintain proper joint alignment. Optimal Sets and Reps: 3 sets of 10-12 reps. Arm Circles: A Gentle Path To Defined Upper Arms Arm circles might be understated, but they pack a punch for toning. This exercise works wonders for sculpting their upper arms and reducing armpit fat. By engaging your shoulders and the surrounding muscles, arm circles can help firm the underarm area. They’re a favorite for their simplicity and effectiveness. They are easily slotted into your day without the need for equipment and are a great option when trying to figure out how to reduce armpit fat at home. How to do: - Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended at shoulder height. - Rotate your arms in small circles, and with each rotation, imagine carving away the unwanted underarm fat. - Increase the size of the circles gradually, then switch to large, deliberate rotations to intensify the burn. - In each round, repeat the movement until you feel close to failure and have a recovery period of 30-60 seconds before starting the next round. - Focus on maintaining proper posture and a straight spine throughout the exercise to maximize the benefits for your shoulders and upper body. - Start with smaller circles and gradually increase the size as your shoulder muscles warm up to avoid strain or discomfort. - Experiment with variations, such as alternating between forward and backward circles or incorporating arm circles into your warm-up routine before other exercises. Optimal Sets and Reps: Aim for 3 sets of 20-30 seconds of continuous arm circles in both forward and backward directions. Planks: The Cornerstone Of Arm Toning The plank may be a staple in core training, but its benefits extend far beyond. As you hold a plank, your arms are actively working, stabilizing your entire body, which in turn helps to tone the underarm area. It’s a foundational move that supports your weight loss journey and enhances the strength of your arms. The focused tension required to maintain a plank engages multiple muscle groups, reinforcing your upper body and reducing armpit fat. How to do: - Assume the classic plank position, forearms on the ground, body in a straight line. - As you engage your core, feel the strength in your arms that’s essential in supporting a successful weight loss journey. - Maintain this pose while breathing deeply. - Proper breathing is important to maximize its toning effects on your arms, particularly the arm fat that can be so persistent. - If you want to increase the impact on your arms, you can try different plank variations, such as high-plank or active plank. Optimal Sets and Reps: Aim for 3 sets, holding each plank for 30-60 seconds. Tricep Dips: Targeting Triceps For Armpit Fat Reduction When it comes to shedding armpit fat, tricep dips are a real game-changer. This exercise zeroes in on the triceps, and the muscles at the back of the upper arms, which can help significantly in reducing the appearance of softness around the armpit area. Every dip engages the triceps intensely, encouraging muscle growth and overall fat. As these muscles become firmer, they support the skin above more effectively, leading to a more toned look. It’s a straightforward move with profound results. Picture each lift as a step towards reducing that stubborn arm fat, sculpting a stronger and more defined you. How to do: - Sit on the edge of a chair or bench, placing your hands next to your thighs. - Move your feet out and slide your buttocks off the bench, supporting your weight with your arms. - Lower your body by bending your elbows, then press back up, focusing on using your triceps. - Keep your shoulders relaxed and away from your ears throughout the exercise to prevent unnecessary tension. - Focus on controlling the movement, lowering and raising your body slowly and deliberately, to maximize muscle engagement. - To intensify the exercise, you can place your feet on an elevated surface or use a bench for added resistance, gradually increasing the challenge as you progress. Optimal Sets and Reps: 3 sets of 12-15 reps. What Causes Armpit Fat? Understanding the causes of armpit fat requires a multi-faceted approach, considering both biological and lifestyle factors. Here, we break down the specifics: Genetic Predisposition: Your DNA’s Influence Just like other areas of body fat, the accumulation of fat cells in the armpit region can often be traced back to genetics. If your family members tend to store excess fat in certain areas, you might be predisposed to the same pattern. Genetics dictate body shape and fat distribution, so some individuals may find it more challenging to lose arm fat even with a targeted fitness and diet plan. Body Composition: Muscle Vs. Fat Lean muscle mass can greatly influence the appearance of armpit fat. Individuals with lower muscle mass might notice excess fat deposits more clearly due to a lack of underlying muscle tone. Engaging in regular strength training can help increase muscle mass, which in turn may help in creating a more toned appearance and aid in the quest to lose weight. Frequent changes in your body weight can affect your skin’s natural elasticity. That’s why strength training is also important to maintain the form and elasticity of your skin during the weight loss process. Diet And Lifestyle: Caloric Intake And Activity Levels Your daily caloric intake and expenditure are crucial in body fat accumulation. Consuming more calories than you burn can increase fat storage, including in the armpit area. Adopting a balanced diet with a proper calorie deficit can help manage overall body fat distribution. Consulting a registered dietitian can be a game-changer in your wellness routine if you struggle to establish healthy dietary habits, especially if you are considering adding supplements. More Proven Ways To Tone The Armpit Area Looking to give your armpit area a little extra attention? Here’s a rundown of tactics you can weave into your daily routine for that extra toning edge: - Balance Your Macros: Keep an eye on your intake of proteins, fats, and carbs per day to lose weight. A balanced diet fuels muscle growth and fat loss. - Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water is crucial. It helps maintain your metabolism and can reduce the bloated appearance that sometimes accompanies water retention. - Incorporate Compound Movements: Exercises like swimming or rowing engage multiple muscle groups and can help burn fat around the armpits by improving overall body composition. - Consistent Cardio: Regular aerobic activity, such as brisk walking or cycling, supports fat burning. Cardiovascular exercises increase heart rate and calorie burn, which can help reduce overall body fat, including in the armpit area. Tackling how to get rid of armpit fat can be a challenge, but it’s well worth the effort. You can tone this tricky area with the right combination of targeted exercises, balanced nutrition, and lifestyle changes. Your journey to achieve a toned body is personal and unique, so be patient and consistent with your efforts. Remember, you’re not just working towards a more toned appearance but also enhancing your overall well-being. Frequently Asked Questions A combination of genetics, overall body fat, and hormone levels can contribute to underarm fat. Regular exercise, particularly upper body strength training, and a balanced diet can help reduce the appearance of armpit fat. The time it takes can vary based on individual circumstances, but consistency in exercise and diet can lead to gradual improvements over time. Aging can affect body composition and distribution, but armpit fat may not go away without targeted efforts.

Boasting an impressively wide-ranging portfolio and client list, Paris-based République Studio works on graphic design and art direction projects across logos, brand identities, signage, posters, magazines, books and websites. With a bias toward heavy, impactful typography; the studio proves the power of lettering in visual communication better than most. “Our strength is in versatile and modern design, often inspired by the zeitgeist,” says the studio. Though the studio has worked with clients including Adidas, AnOther Magazine, record label Because Music and Dior, the work we’re desperate to showcase is that for underground Parisian record label Circus Company. République Studio has worked with the label – its “good friends” – for around a decade. “At the beginning, we were designing sleeves with direct Pantone [colours] etc. because we had quite a lot of budget,” says République Studio creative director Tom Uferas. “But for a year now, since there is no more budget in the independent music industry, the brief was to design only vinyl labels, in black and white. We ended up designing labels with typefaces only, playing with them. We have total freedom on what we do and that’s really pleasant.” Get the best of Creative Boom delivered to your inbox weekly

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The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to play the LA Rams in Week 7 coming off the bye, healthier and ready to roll. Here’s a look at the Steelers stock report before they kick off. Stock down: Thicc lads Kevin Dotson, who you might remember from his stint as a turnstile on the Steelers offensive line, is apparently the best guard in the NFL, according to the eminently reliable and most certainly never hyperbolic folks over at PFF. Even if this is a gross overstatement (it probably is), Dotson has been miles better than anyone on the Steelers offensive line this season—aside from rookie Broderick Jones, who played well against a robust and relentless Baltimore front seven. The Steelers actually traded up to select Jones 14th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, signaling their serious intent to protect Kenny Pickett’s blind side for the next decade-plus. Despite Jones’ pedigree (two-time national champion at Georgia, consensus top 3-5 offensive tackle in the draft pool) and the enthusiasm with which the Steelers pursued him, Jones really hadn’t played much up until Week 5. No matter, it’s better late than never, and that game against Baltimore should serve as a springboard for what should be a successful rookie reason and, from there, a promising young career. Unless…. Broderick Jones says no one knows yet who will be the starting LT for the Steelers on Sunday against the Rams.— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) October 18, 2023 Still up in the air. Stock down: Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Mike Tomlin has always been a kind of polarizing figure (gee, I wonder why that could be) but his approval rating this season is subterranean. I can guarantee that he is aware of this fact, and also that he is manifestly unbothered by it. And he shouldn’t be. The second a professional coach begins to genuinely care about boos in the stadium, vitriolic screeds on the local radio, or people contributing to Twitter’s insanely toxic hellscape with memes depicting their failures, they’re no longer the ones in charge of the team. I’ve always thought the notion that athletes or coaches who ply their trades in New York or Los Angeles somehow experience added media scrutiny was misguided or at the very least outdated. I’m sure Joe Namath had to fight through a sea of flashbulbs anytime he wanted to go out and chase every third Miller High Life with a shot of absinthe back in 1970, but that really isn’t a thing anymore. The foremost target of the current NFL media apparatus isn’t even a player. Social media has overtaken print journalism, TV, and radio as the primary medium through which the hottest takes are furnished, so if a player commits some hilarious blooper that goes viral, it doesn’t matter if he plays for the Cowboys or the Panthers; he becomes a national laughingstock all the same. In fact, I’d argue that highly successful teams in smaller markets (the Steelers, Packers, Bills, etc.) are subject to an even higher level of scrutiny from their respective local media by virtue of being the biggest show in town. To his great credit, Tomlin has always been very adept at navigating (i.e., ignoring) the unique pressure that comes along with being the coach of a successful small-market team, and he’s translated that to the field, where he famously had not had a losing record in his entire career. At a certain point, however, even the most ardent Tomlin supporters (*raises hand*) have to put aside all the process trusting and shift their perspectives. And in that vein, I cannot for the life of me figure out why the Steelers are even entertaining the idea of starting Dan Moore Jr., an objectively suspect offensive lineman who borders on an outright liability, over Jones, who has certainly outplayed Moore and represents a presumed foundational element. Tomlin has yet to offer any sort of clarification on the matter, and he likely won’t, because he isn’t required to. However, if Moore does end up starting, and if his performance (or lack thereof) contributes to a losing effort in a plainly self-evident way, he’s going to hear about it at the post-game press conference. Failing to address those questions in a constructive and meaningful way isn’t going to give the impression that he’s a savvy tactician who’s playing 4-D chess; he’ll look like a galaxy-brained but out-of-his-element coach who knowingly pushed the envelope by making a personnel decision that even casual observers knew was a bad idea, and had it backfire. Fortunately, the Rams do not have any historically dominant players in their front seven who could create fits for the offensive line. Stock up: Rams DT Aaron Donald The primary benefactor of the chaos befalling the Steelers offensive line? That would be Aaron Donald. A quick perusal of Donald’s statistical profile reveals that he’s having a “down” year in terms of sack production, but this is a lie: Donald is still regularly pressuring opposing quarterbacks to the point that full-grown adult male professional athletes are making terrified exclamations as they run for their lives. Even if Donald’s current sack pace remains steady for the remainder of the season—which isn’t likely, considering all the pressures he’s been credited with—he’d finish with seven for the season, which isn’t bad for a 32-year-old interior lineman who represents the sole commodity on an otherwise toothless defense. The 2023 version of Aaron Donald isn’t quite the same as the 2018 version, but he’s still more than capable of performing Mortal Kombat fatalities on Kenny Pickett and any other quarterback. The likely remedy for Donald will involve double teams, though one of the input variables for most of those tandems will be Mason Cole, who is one of the worst centers in the entire NFL (and counts nearly $7 million against the salary cap this season; yikes). Donald must be downright giddy at that prospect. There is a realistic chance that he doubles his season sack total on Sunday. If only the Steelers had Gerald Ford. Stock up: Phonetics I just said “Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua” five times out loud as I was writing this sentence, like Ron Burgundy warming up his newscaster voice. A lot of short-K and long-O sounds. Beyond the phonetic similarity of their names, Kupp and Nacua comprise one of the best receiving tandems in the NFL. Nacua’s sample size is considerable enough to reasonably conclude that he’s a legitimately good receiver with a multifaceted skillset; he’s ranked in the top 10 in the league in receptions, yards, first downs, yards after catch, and plays of 20 or more yards. Kupp is only two years removed from arguably the greatest season any NFL receiver has ever had and he’s eating well this season despite missing the Rams’ first four games with an injury—his 15 catches would rank fourth on the Steelers, and his 266 yards would put him comfortably in second in that category. The Steelers' secondary is similar to its offensive line in the sense that a promising rookie is experiencing a confounding dearth of playing time while a struggling veteran continues to get preferential treatment, so unless the Steelers intend to unleash Joey Porter Jr. this weekend, the Rams will get fed a steady diet of Patrick Peterson and Levi Wallace. I am certain this prospect delights them endlessly. Stock up: Steelers legend Joe Greene It does behoove me to point out that while I am a steadfast believer that virtually any modern player would dominate the league if you put them in a time machine and sent them back to 1963. No amount of whey isolate is going to prevent Gunner Olszewski from being a liability in any era, but conversely, I think if you pluck the 1975 version of Joe Greene from the Steelers and put him on the 2023 Steelers, he’d do fine (though he’s accrued a massive amount of personal foul yardage in the process). Mean Joe rules, regardless of era. Week 7 picks (2023 record: 5-5) Lions (+3) vs Ravens: Ravens moneyline (-162) Bills (-9) vs Patriots: U/41 (-110) Browns (-3) vs Colts: Browns -3 (-102) Steelers (+3) vs Rams: Steelers moneyline (+136) Chargers (+5.5) vs Chiefs: Chargers +5.5 (-105)

2023 Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture and Natural Resources On May 15, 2023 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN Thanks to everyone (sponsors, presenters, and attendees) for making this year's conference a success! We hope to see you all next year in Ames, Iowa - May 13-16, 2024 About the Conference The Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture and Natural Resources brings together statisticians and researchers from academia, industry, and government to discuss ideas and advancements in the application of statistics to solve agricultural and biological problems. This is a four-day conference consisting of a keynote speaker, a workshop, and a series of contributed papers and poster presentations. This conference is unique in its interdisciplinary nature and also exposes students and developing scholars to new statistical research directly relevant to agriculture. We emphasize the application of statistics in solving real-life problems with agriculture and natural resources highlighted. The conference recognizes the joint effort of the statistician and the subject-matter researcher, and we encourage participants to submit abstracts made jointly by the statistician and the researcher. Presentation of data sets and analyses which motivated the work shares equal importance with the development of the statistical theory. Papers on either new or innovative applications of existing statistical methodologies are appropriate for presentation at this conference. The conference has a strong tradition of supporting the attendance and contributions of graduate students and early-career researchers. The professional yet relaxing atmosphere at the conference allows students and young scientists to connect with senior researchers in various fields and promotes mentorship and collaboration. Thank You to Our Sponsors!! The conference would not be possible without the generous support of the following sponsors:

The second Loreto College Social Responsibility Awards evening took place recently. This biannual event involves members of the Loreto family nominating worthy recipients, who have gone that ‘extra mile’ and made a real difference in their own communities or further afield. The Sports Hall was decked out in appropriate finery, musicians played and refreshments were provided, as award winners and guests mixed amiably on a warm sunny evening. Opening proceedings, Principal Peter McGhee welcomed everyone and referred to his long association both with the college and with Catholic education in Manchester generally. He reminded the audience that this was Loreto’s opportunity to recognise in a formal way the often unsung achievements of so many of the wider Loreto family. These reflections were echoed by the guest speaker, Gulwali Passarlay, who enthralled the audience with his account of a journey, both literal and metaphorical, that took him from a happy childhood in Afghanistan, to a flat in Manchester and the status of an asylum seeker. Gulwali emphasised the fact that no one chooses to be a refugee and he asked the audience to consider the dilemma of his mother, having to send two teenage children on a perilous journey half way across the world. Now a successful student and published author of a fascinating memoir (The Lightless Sky) Gulwali spoke passionately of the empowering impact of education on the lives of young people. There then followed a procession of truly remarkable, mostly young, people, either highly commended or winners of the various categories. The audience heard of numerous charitable endeavours in the Manchester area, focused on the under represented and vulnerable, sometimes working through faith organisations but often simply the altruistic acts of caring young people. There was recognition for the coordinator of the college Oxbridge programme, for those staff who undertook the trip to Kolkata to work with the Loreto sisters, and those who provide leadership and inspiration on the pilgrimage to Lourdes each year. There was praise for staff members who work tirelessly to support those of our students who are experiencing difficulties in their lives and have to overcome numerous barriers in order to achieve success. The presentation of two special awards rounded off the evening. Sister Orla Treacy has taken the Loreto message and mission to one of the most troubled and impoverished areas of the world, South Sudan. She is the chief administrator of the Loreto Rumbek Mission in Maker Kuei, overseeing a boarding secondary school for girls, a co-educational primary school, and a women and child-centric primary healthcare facility. Despite the devastating consequences of war in Rumbek, and the many barriers to women and girls in the community, Sister Orla remains filled with hope and the Loreto schools stand as a beacon of light for future South Sudanese generations. A special award was also presented to the recently retired Sean Gaughan. Deputy Principal Andrea Pritchard paid generous tribute to Sean, highlighting his years of loyal service to Loreto, in particular overseeing the massive rebuilding project, his unstinting support of his colleagues, and the wit and sagacity that he always displayed. This truly inspirational evening, organised with great efficiency by Alison Benson, represents a small, but heartfelt, acknowledgement of the selfless good works carried out by so many members of the wider Loreto family.

Expert quilter Kim Taylor shares a unique and powerful story of the celebration of the first Juneteenth, from the perspective of a young girl. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, General Gordon Granger of the Union Army delivered the message that African Americans in Texas were free. Since then, Juneteenth, as the day has come to be known, has steadily gained recognition throughout the United States. ln 2020,a powerful wave of protests and demonstrations calling for racial justice and equality brought new awareness to the significance of the holiday. A Flag for Juneteenth depicts a close-knit community of enslaved African Americans on a plantation in Texas, the day before the announcement is to be made that all enslaved people are free. Young Huldah, who is preparing to celebrate her tenth birthday, can’t possibly anticipate how much her life will change that Juneteenth morning. The story follows Huldah and her community as they process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating a community freedom flag. Debut author and artist Kim Taylor sets this story apart by applying her skills as an expert quilter. Each of the illustrations has been lovingly hand sewn and quilted, giving the book a homespun, tactile quality that is altogether unique. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection About the Author Kim Taylor is a speech language pathologist and Department Supervisor at a large school for deaf children on Long Island. She is also an expert quilter whose works have been exhibited at several venues throughout the Midatlantic region. Taylor’s quilts reflect African American life, and she tells stories through her materials (visit Kim’s website to see her quilts). After researching the origins of the Juneteenth celebration, she created a Juneteenth story quilt which she has exhibited and presented in dozens of local schools. Realizing that few teachers and students had ever heard of the holiday, she was moved to write this book. "The picture book . . . not only reveals Taylor’s considerable talents as an inspiring raconteur but as a self-taught quilter whose creations uniquely and symbolically illustrate the historically based narrative."—Newsday ★ "Kim Taylor's portrayal of a girl witnessing the first Juneteenth, accompanied by exquisite quilted artwork, is filled with a spirit of jubilation and freedom. . . . her textile art perfectly complements her evocative prose. . . ."—BookPage, Starred Review "The illustrations quilted by Taylor display strong artistic use of color, texture, movement, stitching, and symbols. Each page has vibrant colors that grab readers at first glance. . . . Taylor effectively breathes life into the characters, even those muddled in the background, by showing their humanity in each page."—School Library Journal "Both lyrical and descriptive, Huldah’s voice conveys the joy that is found in freedom. . . . A great introduction to the federal holiday."—The Horn Book "Taylor aptly depicts this story through colorful woven fabrics and folk art-style, quilted scenes."—Booklist "[A] moving debut. . . . It's a discussion-starting, personal-feeling portrait of a communal celebration."—Publishers Weekly "The art in this work from quilter Taylor is stunning. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are breathtaking. . . .Visually dazzling. . . ."—Kirkus Reviews

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Chapter 2. How do the Walther LGU, Walther LGV and FWB 124 compare? Being able to compare and contrast airguns allows us to see aspects that normally would be hidden or taken for granted. In this chapter we look at three German spring piston air rifles in 0.177 caliber with muzzle energies around 12 ft-lb Figure 2.1 shows the three air rifles. In all the tests, I mounted the same Sightron SIIISS1050X60FTIRMOA-H scope. The Walther LGU Walnut stock is homemade. The receiver is glass-bedded and all the stock screws are pillar-bedded with aluminum tubes. For more info on the stock, please see: I also modified/changed some of the metal parts. The trigger is from Tony Leach: I replaced the 15 ft-lb factory spring with a 12 ft-lb Walther LGU spring so that the rifle could be used in World Field Target competitions. I removed the muzzle cap and built a magnetic latch to hold the barrel in place. The original detent barrel latch was hard to use when wearing a shooting mitt and I was concerned that it may have been stressing the barrel. The weight of this rifle with the Sightron scope is 16.3 lbs. The scope with base and rings weighs about 3.4 lbs. For more details on these modifications, please see: The FWB 124 was my first high quality air rifle that I bought in the early 1980’s. I installed the Maccari (Air Rifle Headquarters) Slightly Softer Mainspring kit. I made the stock out of the same walnut blank that was used for my LGU. The reason that there’s an aluminum block at the butt end of the LGU stock is that I didn’t have enough wood left for the LGU after making my FWB 124 stock! The trigger is a Maccari (Air Rifle Headquarters) stainless steel trigger. As with my LGU, the receiver is glass-bedded and all the stock screws are pillar-bedded with aluminum tubes. The weight of this rifle with the Sightron scope is 14.3 lbs. For more background on this rifle, please check out my post on the FWB 300S vs FWB 124 shootout: The Walther LGV belongs to Hector. He custom-tuned it with an anti-bounce piston (ABP). The ABP has a cavity in an enlarged piston stem that holds a non-Newtonian fluid steel. The enlarged stem also functions as a spring guide, it just happens to be inside the piston, not at the rear, as usual. The fluid steel holds a shape (behaves like a solid) when accelerated or under pressure, but when acceleration becomes zero (as when the bounce cycle starts), then the steel becomes fluid again and tries to remain in position by its internal inertia. So the piston is stopped from bouncing and the piston, by holding the position in the compression chamber, maintains the pressure behind the pellet, so that with the same energy input, it can achieve almost 10% more muzzle energy. The weight of this rifle with the Sightron scope is 13.1 lbs. In Fig. 2.2 I test the accuracy of these rifles at 20 yards. All the shooting was done indoors with the rifles rested on sandbags. In Chapter 3 we will discuss the statistics of group sizes, but I think the key point is that one needs to shoot multiple groups. A single 5-shot, or even a single 10-shot group, doesn’t really say much about accuracy. Maybe it’s just my scientific skepticism, but if someone shows me an amazing 5-shot one-hole group, my first question would be what did the group right before or after that one-holer look like?! With a high quality 50x scope and a solid rest, operator error has been pretty much removed and the group sizes and positions are strictly due to the rifle. I could have simply shown the best groups for these rifles, for example the 0.17” 10-shot group for the LGU, the 0.22” 10-shot group for the FWB 124, and the 0.22” 10-shot group for the LGV, but this would not be telling the whole story and could even be misleading. If the groups were shot outdoors and I had to contend with wind, then it would make more sense to discard bad groups due to wind and focus on the best groups where wind was less of an issue. However, with these tests indoors, there are no external factors except for the rifle itself to blame for larger groups. The best groups here are simply due to luck, where fluctuations in the rifle/pellet system happened to cancel each other out better for one particular string of shots! In most sports, it makes sense to talk about personal bests, so I think we tend to use the best group that a rifle makes to judge its accuracy. However, as we will see in Ch. 3, there is a lot of randomness involved in a single 5-shot or 10-shot group. There is a reasonably good chance (1 in 36) that one could roll the same number three times in a row with a six-sided die, but does that make that die special? Any other die would have the same probability of achieving that remarkable string of rolls! Figure 2.3 plots the ctc distance for each group. One can clearly see the fluctuations in ctc distances. In Figs. 2.3 a) and b) we can also see how the ctc distance varies with the number of shots in each group for the LGU and FWB 124, respectively. The 5-shot groups tend to be a bit smaller, but not by that much! In a purely random normal distribution (bell curve) one would expect the range of values to increase as one includes more samples. For example, if you measure the height of 20 students in a small classroom, the range of heights you get will be smaller than if you measure the height of 300 students in a large classroom (there’ll be a better chance that some really short and some really tall students can be found in the large classroom). For a normal distribution, this range of values should increase as the square root of the number of samples (in this case the number of student heights measured). Instead of looking at student height, here we are looking at where different shots land on the target. If we include more shots, there’s a better chance that one shot will land farther from the others. However, the group size (analogous to the range of heights in the student example), does not scale as the square root of the number of shots. If that were the case, the 10-shots groups should be 1.4 times bigger than the 5-shot groups (number of shots is twice as large, so we need to multiply the ctc distance by √ 2 = 1.4) and the 20-shot groups should be 1.4 times larger than the 10-shot groups and 2 times larger than the 5-shot groups. It would help if we had a few more 20-shot groups to get a better idea of the average 20-shot group size, but I think it’s clear that were not seeing bell curve scaling of the ctc distance with the number of shots in these groups. This is a wonderful two stage trigger that comes pretty close to the light weight and crispness of the triggers on my Anschütz 2002CA and FWB 300S! This trigger changed the way I shoot at FT matches. I simply let the rifle sit where it wants and can pull the trigger without moving the rifle off target. Hector modified his LGV trigger by adding longer adjustment set screws. The trigger pull is a bit heavier than the Leach trigger, but it is more than light and crisp enough for a clean trigger pull that doesn’t disturb one’s aim. Photos and a more detailed description can be found at: Unfortunately, the FWB 124 doesn’t have the multilever lever arrangement with adjustable engagement points like the LGV and LGU, which use the same trigger and are very similar in design to the Weihrauch Rekord and Air Arms TX 200 triggers. However, with careful honing of the engagement surfaces and adjusting the pull weight screw so that one just barely feels the second stage engage, one can get a pretty good trigger pull in the FWB 124. I had a hard time figuring out how the FWB 124 trigger works and found the article below to be very helpful: In my FWB 124 I replaced the factory aluminum trigger blade with a solid stainless steel trigger blade from Jim Maccari at Air Rifle Headquarters. I could feel the original aluminum trigger flex as the shot was about to be released, but that’s not a problem with the beefy stainless steel trigger. One can lower the pull weight by backing the adjustment screw out to the point that one loses the second stage, but this results in a long (albeit fairly light) pull with no hint of when the rifle will fire. By screwing in the adjustment screw until one can just barely feel the second stage engage, one can get a very predictable two-stage pull. On my FWB 124, the trigger feels like it snaps into a position as the second stage engages, and then it takes only a bit more pressure to release the shot. Figure 2.10 shows the trigger pull weight for 10 shots with the a) LGU, b) FWB 124, and c) LGV. The light pull weights on the LGV and LGU make them easier to shoot accurately, but the FWB 124 trigger also works great. The pull weights are also quite consistent. I recently built a system to measure Pellet Dwell Time (time from trigger pull to pellet leaving the muzzle). I placed a contact microphone on the receiver tube near the trigger, which picks up the sound of the sear tripping. The signal from the microphone is sent to one of the channels on the oscilloscope, and the other channel records the light gate signal, allowing the time between sear release and pellet exit to be measured. This setup is too new to be included in this series, but I hope to post the results someday soon. Now one can see more clearly that the initial backward acceleration of all three rifles is smaller than the forward acceleration when the piston bounces, which is consistent with the picture of the initial gradual push that the spring imparts on the piston and the more abrupt bounce of the piston backward when it reaches the front end of the compression chamber. One dramatic difference is that the first dip in the backward acceleration of the FWB 124 (-130 m/s²) is significantly smaller in magnitude compared to the dips in the backward accelerations of the LGU (-150 m/s²) and LGV (-244 m/s²). I think that this is due to the longer and softer spring in the FWB 124 compared to the shorter and stiffer springs in the LGV and LGU. The preload in the FWB 124 is around 1.5” while the LGU and LGV have only about 1” of preload. Since the LGV and LGU get more energy out of their springs with less preload than the FWB 124, they must have stiffer springs. It would be very interesting to see what longer and softer mainsprings in the LGU and LGV would do to their recoil cycles. I agree with Jim Tyler in his July 2018 Airgun World column, that softer springs with more preload can soften piston bounce and improve accuracy. Although the reduction in backward acceleration of the FWB 124 is consistent with a softer spring, it doesn’t look like the peak positive acceleration at the piston bounce is reduced that much compared to the LGU. To test this, we really should try different springs and preloads in the same rifle, rather than comparing different rifles with different preloads. When the piston bounces back, the rifle moves forward and one gets a peak in the rifle velocity in the red traces in Fig. 2.12. According to that peak, the anti-bounce piston mechanism does not appear to be significantly decreasing the piston bounce in the LGV compared to the LGU and FWB 124. On the other hand, since the pellet has left the rifle before the rifle starts moving forward, maybe we shouldn’t be so concerned with piston bounce, at least as far as accuracy is concerned? Of course, it would be much better to try a regular piston in the same LGV rifle and compare it to the ABP results, rather than comparing with other rifles. We’ll take another look at this in Ch. 4. Now that we have the capability to record the recoil traces with sub-ms time resolution, we can see with great detail what tuning is doing to the recoil cycle!

Thousands of asylum seekers from Central America and beyond faced one of the most treacherous parts of their journey to the United States on Monday. Thousands of newly stationed members of Mexico’s National Guard used everything at their disposal – including rocks, tear gas and pepper spray – to stop folks from crossing the southern border of Mexico, according to The Wall Street Journal. It is 2020’s first en masse attempt to challenge Donald Trump’s plan to restrict entry to asylum seekers by way of Mexican and Guatemalan authorities. Mexico’s National Guard was created in 2019 to fight violent crime and battle drug cartels. In July of that year, their mission and purpose pivoted to illegal immigration prevention. About 20,000 members of the Guard work across approximately 15 miles of Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala – a slow, steady and significant spike from the 6,500 troops the NPR saw in the summer. An additional 500 troops were sent over just last week as news of the incoming caravan spread. Their presence at the border was initially meant to be solely symbolic. Guards would protect immigration agents and intimidate immigrants but never act. “My government is not in favor of the use of force to contain migration,” Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said last year. On Monday, tensions rose and troops at the border reportedly used tear gas to divide the group. “If we all come over to the National Guard for this work, who will go after the traffickers of drugs and people?” a concerned, anonymous member of the Guard told NPR earlier last year. Their increasingly violent presence at the border presents a concerning reshuffling of priorities that can only further deepen the issues that push people to the border in the first place – crime, violence, extreme poverty and more. The Mexico-Guatemala border was previously an easy and largely unprotected point of entry into Mexico, with most visitors acting as just that – visitors. In November, the Trump administration vowed to send asylum seekers to Guatemala (and eventually El Salvador and Honduras). They also threatened Mexico with tariffs on Mexican goods – a potential bluff that led López Obrador to agree to the rigorous immigration enforcement deal. “López Obrador and Mexico have become Trump’s wall,” said Irineo Mujica, the head of advocacy group People Without Borders.

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Swearinger was evaluated for a stinger and returned. Grade: B+. Tom Brady is like, classic swag. But again, it’s not Megyn’s fault. Got to be with all my friends and we got to win some football. 28, 2016)Those injured in the attack included an Ohio State faculty member, four graduate students and three undergrads.Surveillance photos showed Artan in the car by himself just before the attack, but investigators were looking into whether anyone else was involved, the campus police chief said.Colin Kaepernick Files Grievance Against NFLPolice did not provide details on a possible motive, but earlier said “this was done on purpose” and would not rule out terrorism. 2? His selection seems unlikely at this point because:. Signed just days prior to Green Bay’s road trip to Chicago, Jones was a big factor in the Packers passing attack, catching four passes for 51 yards and two touchdowns. 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The Big Ten had six players picked, the ACC and Pac 12 four apiece, the Big 12 three, the American and independent Notre Dame two each and customize your football jersey Conference USA one on Thursday night. Free AgentsAfter four years, a player is a free agent and may, at any time when not held within a contract, negotiate with other teams. The home stadiums for the first year will be Harvard Stadium for Boston, TD Ameritrade Park (home of the College World Series) for Omaha, FIU Stadium for Miami’s Florida Blacktips and MCU Park for Brooklyn. With sack. In the history of us playing them, the teams were tied at 15 wins. Its sales of ready to serve soup, the category Chunky plays in, dropped a steeper 13%. This is when youve got to make your money in terms of net punt. The first super bowl to ever take place was on January 15, 1967 it was the Green Bay Packers vs. Taylor’s not in a great position to succeed this year. 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Sliding a Raiders wristband on an infant, to playing Uno with staff and young patients, the interactions were spread across varying ages and job titles. I havent really thought of it much since it happened. 29, 2016” > >Bears have five draft picks in top 127, as NFL announces draft orderRich CampbellThe NFL announced its full draft order Tuesday morning, confirming what the Chicago Bears already knew: They own five of the first 127 selections. The NFL went to a 16 game season in 1978.. For those cut after June 1, only the current year’s bonus money goes on the current year’s cap, with the remaining balance becoming dead money on the 2017 salary cap.. Then, the game totally got away from Rodgers and the Packers near the end of the first half. Another reason to lean Redskins: They started last season with back to back losses at home and will be extra motivated to get off on the right foot.. League is a corporation, he said. 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The Colorado State Fair hit global news last month. It wasn’t because of some weird animal or corndog incident. It was down the very concept of what we call art. That’s because an Artificial intelligence (A.I.) created artwork walked away with first prize in the Digital Arts segment of the Fine Arts competition. this has led to a lot of outrage and navel gazing in the digital Arts world. And turns out A.I can do photos now too. But should we worry too ? If you’ve click on this post you’ve already seen one A.I created photo like image. The street does not exist nor does the night market below. These were generated on webpage on my mobile phone in about 60 seconds from a simple one line prompt. If you look closely you can see some errors in both images but it take you time to notice and at first glance you can easily be fooled into thinking they are kosher. But they were both created by Artificial Intelligence using a simple text prompt that I entered on my mobile’s web browser So it’s not just Art the A.I. can do photos So What Exactly happened in Colorado ? As Vice reported on the 29th of August, Jason Allen, the owner of a tabletop games company walked away with the first prize in the Digital Arts Category at the State Fair. No great shakes I hear you say. Not my cuppa tea but he has talent. But to some the problem is how he created it – he used an A.I image generator called Midjourney And things went a bit crazy. “Art is dead, dude. It’s over. A.I. won. Humans lost.” Jason hasn’t exactly helped by saying quotes like ths to the NY times. But there has been lots of posting about the doom of art or that it was a cheat to enter. To be fair he did create it using a tool and his prompt. It’s likely he will have selected the image over a few botched one and may well have run it again through Midjourney. He then polished that image in photoshop and blew the image up with Gigapixel before printing it onto Canvas. so not exactly a passive partner. There was some criticism that he didn’t let the Judges know enough. He did use the “Jason Allen via Midjourney” on his pieces but never explicitly said that involved A.I.. However as the NY times reported the judges would still have awarded him the prize. But there is fear and loathing. Some of that may be driven by the potential impact of this on digital artist. Particularly those that rely on small commissions to meet their needs. And there is a point. Say I want an illustration for my new book cover, I can now DIY it with much less skill and much less time. And no artist to pay But I betcha physical media artist were saying the same thing when Digital artistry took off. And photographers were met with contempt and fear back in the 1800’s for much the same. Art will live on but it has been a cold new dawn for some. I’m sorry Old Chap let me put down my paper and tell me what is this A.I. Trickery ? We’ve become use to A.I. help with digital editing. Be Honest, many of you will use your photo editing software to adjust level, contrast etc with varying degrees of A.I. support and remove dust etc even off your digitalized analogue photos. And the big buzz over the last few years has been over A.I. supportered face swap technology, from dodgy Porn deepfakes, to image manipulation in the news to playing around swapping yer mate’s face onto Boris. And the tech behind this is all pretty clever but you give the computer 2 images and get it to map over a small portion. The rise of A.I. Image generation But now the A.I. doesn’t need images to work from a simple prompt will do. The woman below doesn’t exist A.I. image creation is done by machine learning. There are various systems. But in the end these all boil down to the systems reviewing millions of image images and linking those to text prompts. How the AI construction the image can be varied using a random number sequence (generated by a so called seed. If you keep the seed the same you’ll get a identical (or near depending on the software) image. This Dall-E mini image set illustrates this as all generated for me from just one prompt “Photorealistic Red Apple” And what’s more these tools can run in a web browser on a mobile phone. No need for a powerful PC . Power to the People or Uncanny Valley ? And the Ai is getting slicker. The image below was created in just one run of a person that does not exist (outside Mario games). It can get things wrong at time badly but items are improving. And it’s worth noting these images were run off in a web browser. You can do this on a cheap PC, Chromebook or even your smartphone. In fairness these public accessible A.I. are not without issues. Sometimes you get a great image first go. The big challenge has been photo realistic hands and eyes as this image demonstrates But the same A.I. chucked this out later. And if you think that still has an uncanny valley feel take a look at the photo below. Ghosts in the Machine ? The woman in the 2019 photo does not exist. The image was created by StyleGAN a very advanced A.I. system developed by NVidia Researchers. Although this system is not full proof it produces much more realistic images. For more example visit thispersondoesnotexist.com (hit refresh to change the image and watch out for the odd oops ) Dall-E 2 is also being billed as the A.I. image generator to put this into the mainstream. And also these advanced facial A.I. are now available commercially. companies like Icon8 produce and sell these online. They get used for advertising (no model or photographer fees) and a host of legitimate uses. They even allow you the ability to make your face from a simple features menu (here’s one I did but they charge you to download it) Okay So What are the issues ? (1) They suffer from (our) biases at bit There is an issue within current A.I. and that is bias. In part that’s down to us. The A.I. use massive amounts of images we create to form their algorithms and sadly we tend to have marked stereotyping. I ran just the prompt “Nurse” in Stable diffusion and got this Now the A.I did a good job here face wise. But they all look like white females. I ran it 3 times again. It was only on the third batch of images that I clearly get a nurse of black and minority ethnic (BAME) background. There were 2 other image in the whole run whom may have not been caucasian but it was hard to tell. And guess what all 36 images appear to be of female nurses. That’s pretty awful. NHS England identified that 1 in 5 nurse are of a BAME background. And whilst there are issues about gender inclusion in nursing over 1 in 10 nurse in the UK are male. But not according to the 36 image in a row I made via stable diffusion. Not one male nurse. …and the cause And that bias is down to us. We’ve made more stereotypical images over the years Interestingly google has put in algorithms to produce much more diverse image on search So when I searched for nurse on Google images I got a much more diverse set of images in both race and gender. And it’s not that A.I. algorithms can’t do darker skin tones and yes the nurse generated was spontaneous, but really it shouldn’t require you to race prompt. Interestingly Google are not allowing public access to Imagen, their A.I generator in part due to this (although oddly they’ve fixed it on their image search). They noted “..the data requirements of text-to-image models have led researchers to rely heavily on large, mostly uncurated, web-scraped datasets. While this approach has enabled rapid algorithmic advances in recent years, datasets of this nature often reflect social stereotypes, oppressive viewpoints, and derogatory, or otherwise harmful, associations to marginalized identity groups.” (2) Potential for Misinformation and fraud And yes sadly these are tool that can be used for misinformation. and yes these engines are incredibly powerful allowing state agents, agitators and a whose of folk to to potential use them for mischief or worse. A few prompts and you can have a fake moon landing. Or worse I’ve not spent ages doing that but you get the idea how good the software can be. It does good likeness of well known people and AI can be trained. It’s not just image misinformation. AI created images are being used to create false accounts. In 2009 facebook took down over 900 accounts with AI generated images. But this isn’t anything new. A.I assisted face swapping technology existed long before Art generators. And before that well there was always photoshop favoured tools of fraudsters agent provocateurs and meme creators Alike. But Photoshopping goes back to the dawn of photography. The Stalin’s USSR was well know for making folk disappear from official photographs. But it dates back further. A good example is this photograph US Civil War General and later President Ulysses S. Grant. It’s his head but it’s not his body nor was the rider in the original image (3) No point the A.I. can do it Well yes A.I can produce stunning images and the errors will get better, but photorealistic images predate the digital era and never killed of photography. For decades digital artist have produced photorealistic images but in fact photorealism goes back to the 1960’s. And photorealism & digital art has bet genuine photos in winning contracts but so does photography pinch some of their markets. A.I. is never going to catch the intimacy of wedding photos, family holiday shoots or, that perfect day in the studio/on the mountains etc. Yes it will provide another choice to companies for their images but it’s not the first time artificially created images have been used. But could A.I. help photographers? There is a good chance you use A.I to tweak your images in the the likes of lightroom, photoshop and Luminar. The new AI image generators now can tweak images. You can mask areas such as clothes and get the generator to change those. Most spectacular is something called outpainting. You can take a core image but then expand the edges of this in frames gradually building up a much bigger image as shown here The tech is likely to incorporated into improving editing. You can also use the image to create the basis of another A final thought on A.I. photos – More Opportunities than things to fear It’s a new media and it brings great challenges and issues. But it also brings opportunity and I suspect we have much less to fear than we could benefit from it. But it may be tougher in the Digital Arts world, although again may be a gamechanger for others. And funnily enough folk were saying the same thing when D Wanna Play with A.I. ? I think you’re better trying these, than being worried. There are several programs available but i’ll mention the key ones. I’m focusing on the big generators that you can access and this is not an exhaustive list. All the tools that are available can be run in a web browser. (1) Dall-E 2 Arguably the biggest name at the moment, Dall-E 2 offer potentially game changing features like realistic eyes, allowing you to outpaint an image. And I’d love to play with it but I sit on a waiting list with millions over at open.ai Their Dall-E 2 page has an interactive limited demo and the chance to join that list too. Dall-E 2 generates 4 images per credit. New users currently get 50 free credits and every month get 15 more free. More credits can be bought. The headline figure you read of $15 for 115 credits (460 images) but some report you are encourage to buy way more. (2) Craiyon (formerly Dall-E mini) Craiyon is the most accessible and fun of the tools. Open source and completely free to use. But it is the weakest of the tools here. It produces 9 images in a go. But it really struggles with faces and images have a lo res quality. But it’s free and fun. (3) Stable Diffusion Stability.ai’s Stable diffusion is current major rival to Dall-E 2 and is useable without a wait. Funnily enough, most images here were created by this A.I. . What’s more there are several platforms using it. Most Notable are Stability.ai own version which I guess is bleed edge stuff with the most up to date stuff. You get currently 200 free credits. Everytime you generate a 512×512 image on basic settings you use a credit. Make the image bigger, make multiple, use more processing time the cost goes up. For casual users who want to dabble with no commitment it offers the cheapest block purchase of credit options (1000 cost just a tenner). You can set up a subscription as well which may be cheaper if you use in the long run. NightCafé also gives you access to Image diffusion, but also 3 other A.I. art orientated image generators. You can generate an image in one and use in the others to evolve that image. It gives 20 free credits for new accounts but can get 5 free each day if you log in and claim. And you can get more free credits by engaging in its social content . You can pay but it’s more pricey ($14.99USD for 100 credits). It also offers subscription. It has a much better interface plus it stores your images for you. I include Midjourney for completeness. It after all is the A.I. that caused all the fuss in Colorado. It does more art orientated images than photo. Again it offers a free trial of 25 credits. But unlike the Stable diffusion offerings you must sign up to subscription for more credits rather than by a block (5) Google Imagen Potentially on of the most powerful A.I. image generators on the planet. But you won’t be using it properly any time soon. As Engadget reported – Google worries about how A.I. generators can be exploited to make inappropriate or malicious images and the potential for bias.

JD Wetherspoon is expecting all of its 872 pubs to remain closed until at least the end of March amid fears the lockdown will continue into the spring. The pub giant made the admission while announcing their plans to issue new stocks to secure a £92 million cash boost. Wetherspoon said it was currently paying £4.1 million each week while the sites have been ordered to remain closed. That's despite 99 per cent of its 37,674 employees currently being furloughed and more than 6,000 redundancies since the start of March - including at its head office and airport sites. The chain, whose HQ is in Watford, Hertfordshire, has multiple pubs located across the county. None of their pubs have been allowed to open in 2021 so far. For the latest coronavirus stats in your area, enter your postcode below: The bosses warned that they are currently working on the assumption that will be the case until the end of March, and it could take until 2022 to return to the normal trading levels in 2019. In a separate announcement to the stock market, JD Wetherspoon said it plans to raise between £92.1 million and £93.7 million by issuing 8.4 million new shares. The iconic pub chain said it believes it has the cash reserves to last until the end of the current financial year without securing another loan through the Government's Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme. Sign up to the HertsLive newsletter If you want to stay in the know with all the latest news, reviews and features from HertsLive then you can sign up to our daily newsletter email. Each day we'll be sending you a selection of our top stories from across our county, as well as breaking news so you can be the first to know. Signing up to the HertsLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox each day. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. Tim Martin, chairman of Wetherspoon, said: “The Covid‐19 outbreak is having a severe impact on the UK pub sector. “After a number of false starts, the hospitality industry generally anticipates a return to more normal trading patterns in the spring and summer, as a result of the introduction of a mass vaccination programme. “The equity placing announced today will help the company, along with the other actions it has taken, to emerge from the pandemic in a strong position. “Very many thanks to everyone at the company, and also to its shareholders, suppliers, landlords and banks, for their support and commitment.”

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Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection in man has several disease outcomes, varying from asymptomatic chronic gastric inflammation to Hp-associated dyspepsia, pepic ulcer disease, gastric adenocarcinoma, and Malt lymphoma. Particularly controversial is the role of Hp infection in the genesis of chronic dyspeptic symptoms. Only a small percentage of chronic dispeptics have long-lasting remission of the complaints after cure of the infection. It is now well established that healing of the inflammation through microbial eradication cures peptic ulcer disease. The high efficacy of bismuth or PPI triple and quadruple therapies is overshadowed by the rising resistance to metronidazole and clarithromycin. The exact role of Hp in gastric carcinogenesis in the various geographical areas needs further study. The results of ongoing trials, evaluating the long-term outcome of Hp cure, on cancer rates are anxiously awaited. The acquisition rate of new knowledge through basal and clinical Hp research has rarely been witnessed in medicine.

Orbital Space Tourism: Where Are We? A year and a half ago, Virgin Galactic went public. Since then, the company has generated no “significant revenue”, nothing in the past two quarters, and has pushed the start of their commercial suborbital tourism service to 2022. Ever since NASA’s plans for commercial LEO development were unveiled in 2019, companies have been eager to cater to government customers in orbit. However, given the very high CAPEX and R&D costs required, combined with these ongoing delays, we must ask, “Are we any closer to a commercialized LEO ecosystem shuttling people on a regular schedule to orbit? What will this ecosystem look like and what will drive it forward?” NSR’s Space Tourism & Travel Markets, 2nd Edition report forecasts the opportunity for orbital space travel & tourism services to grow to over $555 million annually by the end of the decade, representing a $4.8 billion cumulative opportunity between 2020-2030. Launch is the near-term focus, but there is a growing ecosystem of service providers, aiming to broker flights, and even, long-term, offer hosted modules in orbit. By 2030, NSR forecasts that 61% of all orbital tourism revenues are expected to come from service providers. It should be no surprise that government customers and funding are driving the developing orbital travel & tourism industry. Launch is the main service, and the high costs of developing human-rated vehicles bars most players from entry. Additionally, as commercial players draw on the heritage and expertise from the public sector, the main opportunity in the near-term will be in commercial launch for astronaut crews, such as SpaceX’s successful Crew-1 liftoff back in November. Space agencies from Member States of the ISS are still planning to have crews until the orbital laboratory is retired and thus offer the most ‘stable’ roster of flights. However, while many nascent industries often find themselves tethered solely to government anchor tenant customers, the commercialization of orbital travel is already underway. SpaceX is planning to launch the first civilian crew later this year, and Axiom Space has booked flights for both tourists and their own private astronauts over the next few years. At the same time, Space Adventures, the longstanding ticket broker who facilitated the first tourist flights to the ISS, purchased more trips on the Russian Soyuz, set to fly in 2023. Given the high price tag of $55 million per ticket, NSR sizes the addressable market of willing and able passengers to only ~50 people per year, growing as prices drop through subsidy or competition. However, there remains one additional opportunity that could literally expand the market: space stations. Space Stations are Next Besides launch, accommodation via an orbiting platform is the next main opportunity for orbital travel & tourism. One idea has included the possibility of turning the ISS over to the commercial sector, though timelines and decisions have shifted several times on that front. Additionally, companies like now-defunct Bigelow Aerospace, the recent astronaut-led Axiom Space, and newly-announced Orbital Assembly have invested considerable funding and efforts into the development of orbiting platforms. While tourism is one potential service, most companies involved have indicated a strategy of focusing on the private research sector, of allowing companies an opportunity for science & engineering on-orbit. Orbital travel & tourism is an exciting market opportunity, but like all nascent industries, it is crucial to consider the challenges ahead. Government customers will likely continue to take priority for tech and mission development in the near-term, and there have been ample delays and failed tests so far in this market. Launch costs are very unlikely to come down significantly, except through government subsidy or if supply grows significantly. Commercial orbital platforms and hotels are very ambitious, unproven, use cases, that are very sensitive to changing market dynamics; remember, Bigelow Aerospace laid off its entire workforce last year. However, government customers are driving the development of the commercial sector, and that is already expanding to serving a wider commercial market. Investment and demand will continue to grow, especially as technological capabilities and competition improve. Orbital tourism has a long road ahead, but the diversifying opportunity and growing capability should help to drive the market forward.

Can anyone help identify these unattached parts that came along with my Vandercook 2 acquisition? #1 appears to be a scraper of some kind. The “blade” looks replaceable & is not sharp. #2 is a thin gauge painted metal plate with a bit of a lip or maybe paper guide along one edge, and a long screw on another end. #3 shows no scale but is ~ 12″ long & 1″ thick, made of heavy steel. Seems to be a clamp of some sort with 2 beveled clamps held in place by screws and 2 pins beneath these. Also, does anyone know the purpose of the star wheel circled in this pic of the press? It’s missing on mine & I wonder what its function is. Thanks to all for any assistance!

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Part of the Eaton Crouse-Hinds group of businesses, MEDC is based in Nottinghamshire at Sutton in Ashfield, with a workforce of about 180 people. The company’s products include hazardous area equipment for signal and control applications both onshore and offshore, in the presence of flammable atmospheres and possible explosion risks. Approvals and Certifications MEDC’s products are certified to a range of different standards including ATEX and IECEx, as well as CENELEC, UL, ULC, FM, CSA, CUTR, SGS, INMETRO, CCCF, CQST and PTB. The company’s activities from development and design, through to manufacture, sales and aftersales are certified to the ISO9001 International Quality Assurance Standard. MEDC also has approval from several major UK organisations, including British Gas, UK Coal Mining and the Ministry of Defence. Cable Systems and MEDC To find out more about the MEDC products supplied by Cable Systems, please visit our MEDC brand page for a full listing of harsh and hazardous area equipment, including warning signals, alarm call points and more. You can also visit our Eaton Group page for an even larger selection of hazardous area equipment from other brands within the group, such as CEAG, Oxalis, Raxton and Redapt.

Ms. O’Hara has more than twenty years of experience in political development and government affairs within various organizations in and around Washington, DC. She currently heads Princeton Association Management Professionals (PAMP), a division of Princeton Public Affairs Group (PPAG), New Jersey’s number one lobbying firm, and has focused on grasstops and grassroots field campaigns, and political action committee development. “Ms. O’Hara is the perfect person to act as the interim Executive Director whilst we continue our search for a full-time Executive Director to breathe new life into this mature organization. It’s time to shake things up and redouble our efforts in protecting Americans’ freedom to fish,” said Robert T. Healey, Jr., RFA Chairman of the Board of Directors. A Certified Association Executive, Ms. O’Hara has served in leadership roles at several New Jersey and national associations. Ms. O’Hara has also served on The Kennedy Center’s Camelot Circle Board, Project Children’s Stout Hearts, and the Blarney Ball Committee. Prior to joining the Princeton Public Affairs Group in 2005, Ms. O’Hara was employed as the Director of Political Development for The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Before ACEC, she was in charge of Political Outreach for Capital One Financial Corporation, where she developed the Corporations’ Capitol Contact Network and achieved thirty to forty percent increases in Political Action Committee totals during each election cycle. An alumnus of Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, Ms. O’Hara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Studies. Upon graduating from the university, she studied at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. In her free time, Ms. O’Hara enjoys golfing, the shore, boating, and occasionally casting a line. Her favorite fishing spots are Lake George, NY, and Marco Island, FL. About the RFA: Founded in 1996, the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) was the first national grassroots political action organization established to represent the rights of recreational fishermen and the recreational fishing industry on marine fisheries issues. The RFA’s mission is to safeguard the rights of saltwater anglers, protect marine, boat, and tackle industry jobs, and ensure the long-term sustainability of our Nation’s saltwater fisheries.

Initiating a run Running your algorithm on one of the available backends is initiated by clicking on the RUN button at the top right of the screen. A popup window will appear that shows you: - The backend that has been selected for this experiment - The number of qubits used in this experiment - The name of the current experiment (can be changed by the user) - The number of shots of this experiment (can be changed by the user) - Information whether simulation optimization will be used or not (only for emulator backends) Executing algorithms on a hardware backend When you run a quantum algorithm on a hardware backend the list of quantum operations is limited by the set of operations that is supported by the backend and the topology of the chip. The list of allowed operations for the current backends can be found here. For hardware backends, the number of qubits in your algorithm must always be set equal to the number of qubits on the chip, although you do not need to perform operations on all qubits. When you do not provide any prep statements for your algorithm, all qubits will be initialized in the ground state or |0> state in the z-basis. When you do not put any measure statements at the end of your algorithm, by default all qubits will be measured in the z-direction. When you do close your algorithm with a measurement on one or more qubits, only those qubits will be measured and the result for non-measured qubits will be set to the default value of zero. In most cases you will have to execute multiple shots in order to get some statistics on your measurement and to reduce the effects of decoherence, leakage, and control imperfections. On a hardware backend, when you execute N shots of your algorithm, all shots will be executed in succession. For each shot, the final measurements will be stored in the binary register and written to the raw data file, see displaying and downloading your results. The histogram will show the probability distribution of each state of the binary register. Executing algorithms on a emulator backend Quantum Inspire provides different emulator backends, depending on your needs and on your account privileges. Make sure you select the backend which best fits the requirements of your algorithm in order to optimize overall execution time. When you execute your algorithm on an emulator backend it is usually unnecessary to execute multiple shots of the same algorithm. In this case Quantum Inspire will use simulation optimization to produce the results more quickly. This can only be done when there are no measurement instructions in your algorithm and no error model is used. Please refer to the section on simulation optimization to understand the difference between deterministic and non-deterministic algorithms, when optimization will be applied, how you can influence this decision, and what the number of shots implies for these situations. To understand how simulation optimization works with the SDK, experienced users should refer to the Advanced user guide. Selecting the number of shots When no simulation optimization can be used the algorithm will be executed N times. When simulation optimization is used, no randomization will be applied when N=1. In all other cases randomization with N virtual shots will be applied. When a simulation is put in the queue of a backend, a copy of the current code of the algorithm is stored with the result of the execution. This way you can compare different versions of your project quickly (e.g. with error model and without error model). More on this in managing your projects.

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KMSP) - An investigator with the Aitkin County sheriff's department was shot and killed by a patient he was guarding at St. Cloud Hospital after the patient wrangled his gun away early Sunday morning. Investigator Steven Sandberg, 60, has been with the Aitkin County Sheriff's Department since 1991. He leaves behind his wife and daughter. The patient, 50-year-old Aitkin man Danny Leroy Hammond, was a subject of a domestic violence investigation and was being treated at the hospital for an undisclosed health condition. He was Tased by responding security personnel and also died, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension officials confirmed. BCA officials said around 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, Hammond got out of his hospital bed and "engaged in an altercation with Sandberg, during which Hammond gained control of Sandberg’s gun and shot him." A hospital security guard Tased Hammond, who "experienced a medical emergency" and later died. Officers from various agencies spanned Interstate 94 as Sandberg was transported from St. Cloud to the Ramsey County medical examiner's office. It's unclear what prompted the struggle, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. No hospital patients or personnel were injured. Officials said there is no ongoing threat to public safety. “I deplore the terrible, senseless murder of Deputy Sheriff Steven Sandberg. On behalf of all Minnesotans, I extend my deepest condolences to his family. This tragedy reminds us that Minnesota's law enforcement officers risk their lives every day and night to keep us safe," Gov. Dayton said in a statement.

I Am a Gay Man And I’m Tired of Dating Apps Cis Gay Men Are the Weakest Link of the Queer Community Over the years, I’ve made my rounds on the dating apps in Montreal: Tinder, Hinge, even the dreaded Grindr. Coming from small-town Arkansas, the abundance of queerness in Montreal was a joy, albeit overwhelming at times. Being thrown into a sea of jargon and tacit rules on these apps was enough to make me delete them. But like many others, I always came back. As a cis gay man, using these apps has allowed me to reflect on my relationship with my community. However, they have also revealed to me the way cis men like myself can often interact with other members of the queer community negatively. While some may call me a self-hating gay for criticizing some of these problematic behaviours, we need to acknowledge that the fight for queer liberation is often sidetracked by cis gay (typically white) men without much critical insight. This lack of insight stems from our proximity to heteropatriarchal structures, leading many gay men to see their queerness less as a part of a larger community and more an individual peculiarity. For example, we could look at the case of marriage equality. While marriage became an issue that queer people of all identities fought for, it allowed for gay men to easily enter into a traditionally hetero-exclusive space—that of the traditional nuclear family. Rather than seeking to eschew capitalist and patriarchal pressures, cis gay men can easily assimilate rather than question these values due to our proximity to patriarchal structures. Once gay men got this win, they neglected the needs of other members of the queer community, such as trans individuals struggling to get affirming healthcare. As evidenced by a 2020 report by Trans Pulse Canada, only 26% of the surveyed group of trans and non-binary individuals had all their affirming care needs met. While many queer people see the community as home, survival and strength, some cis gay men see their queerness as an obstruction to joining the boys’ club—an attribute that can be removed by replicating the oppressive structures seen in heteronormative spaces. In my experience, this attempt to replicate these structures happens most saliently on dating apps, particularly Grindr. Most shocking to me was a noticeable disdain for certain body types (including racialized bodies), ethnicities, and gender expressions. For some, their preferences become a list of what they are not looking for rather than what they are: no fats, no femmes, etc. Furthermore, ascribing too much to rigid roles can often perpetuate the same sorts of binary thinking found in gender essentialism—the idea that gender carries strict prescriptive roles. Heteronormative gender structures, like the dominant man and the obedient woman, are reflected in traditionally gendered roles: masculine and feminine, active and passive, top and bottom. I find these rigid roles to be exclusionary tools even if occasionally pragmatically helpful. These terms ignore how gender expression and one’s sexual proclivities are not exclusively tied. I don’t want my critique of a culture developed and sustained in the gay community to be taken as a total condemnation of these apps. I have also met some fantastic men and had great experiences. Still, I’m weary of the problematic norms that have become standard practice on these dating apps—body shaming, transphobia and racism to name a few. These digital spaces became an extension of queer in-person spaces during the pandemic, for instance. Though at times they amplify some of the worst aspects of gay life, these apps are important for developing and exploring a community that may not be readily accessible. These apps need a shift towards a more encompassing idea of community: being open and welcoming to all under the queer umbrella. Rather than seeking to separate ourselves from the rest of the queer community, gay cis men should see our wider part in the fabric of queerness by supporting members of the queer community that aren’t just gay cis men. We should acknowledge our proximity to patriarchal power and utilize this position to help rather than hinder the overall fight for queer liberation. This article originally appeared in Volume 43, Issue 11, published February 7, 2023.

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While a gluten-free diet is not a new idea in the field of nutrition, it has gained popularity over the years. At first, the concept of “gluten-free” was only something people suffering celiac disease were interested in, but they make a small part of the population. Then followed the 7% of people with gluten sensitivity. As more products were flooding the market and gluten-free diet was gaining more media popularity, other people decided to go with the flow as well. In reality, in 2017, we could see the data that the number of Americans excluding gluten from their diet has tripled since 2009, even if the number of celiac disease patients and gluten intolerant individuals remained the same. Regardless of whether you want to “break up” with gluten forever because you have to or because you want to, here are some things you need to know before going gluten-free. Gluten isn’t the “boogeyman” of the nutrition The most important thing to know before you continue reading is that gluten isn’t, by itself, a bad ingredient. On the contrary, the fiber in whole grain has many health benefits. These include promoting gut health, controlling blood sugar, and reducing the risk of heart disease. You should talk to a doctor If you want to give up on gluten because you think you may have celiac disease, first you should consult a doctor to run some blood tests in order to determine your condition. The blood checks will only show accurate results if you are eating gluten on a regular basis. As for gluten sensitivity, you should know that it doesn’t manifest only as a stomach condition. It can also affect the brain, immune system, and other aspects of your health. So, even if you don’t suspect you could be sensitive to gluten, you can run some test to know for certain. It is not a weight loss diet Some people decide to ditch gluten from their nutrition so they can lose weight more easily. However, the chances are that it won’t make a big difference. On the contrary, if you embrace a gluten-free lifestyle based mostly on commercial gluten-free foods, you could even gain weight. This happens because so many commercial gluten-free products are lower in fiber and higher in carbs than their gluten-packed counterparts. The wheat is not the only thing you should be avoiding You will also need to cut out barley and rye completely (meaning that you won’t be able to drink most beers). When considering going gluten-free, most people think that they will only have to give up on wheat, and nothing more. Unfortunately, that is not the case. In general, you should be careful when reading the label of most of the products, including oats, spice mixes, and other packaged foods, because gluten tends to pop up in the most unexpected goods. However, even the labels won’t always tell you the truth, so try to research the brands with online databases. Going gluten-free doesn’t have to be a sacrifice We understand you: what could possibly be as delicious as eating a loaf of bread and finishing up with a pint of beer? Well, boy do we have news for you, gluten-free bread can be soft and delicious, tasteful cakes and cookies can also be gluten-free. There also plenty of brands producing refreshing gluten-free beer. Also, there are plenty of healthy and enjoyable foods that are naturally gluten-free, such as eggs, fish, seafood, turkey, chicken, vegetables, fruits, potatoes, corn, nuts, rice, seeds, and many others. The challenges of cooking without gluten There is no doubt that gluten-free recipes can be delicious. However, it must be said that cooking without gluten requires additional considerations. This can make your hours in the kitchen much more complicated than they were before. Not only that you will need to scout for the ingredients carefully, but you will also need to look for various recipes, which can’t necessarily be found on paleo websites and books since paleo doesn’t focus exclusively on avoiding gluten. The beginnings are always hard The process of going gluten-free can be emotionally exhausting and sometimes even physically hard. It can leave you frustrated and ready to throw in the towel every day. However, please be aware that with time it will get easier. The most important is that you are aware of your reason and that the people surrounding you are supportive. By now, you probably already have a clear picture of what a gluten-free diet looks like, and what are its flaws and benefits. Unless you have celiac disease and you need to do this for your health, this is a deeply personal decision you should make only when you get all the necessary information.

LGBT+ Labour apologises for inviting ‘gender critical’ journalist Helen Lewis to speak at event LGBT+ Labour has apologised for inviting journalist Helen Lewis to take part in a panel discussion about the legacy of Maureen Colquhoun, Britain’s first openly gay MP. There was immediate backlash on social media on Tuesday (1 February) when it was announced that Lewis would be joining Angela Eagle MP and Dr Mairi Todd, Colquhoun’s step-daughter, in a panel discussion about the late Labour politician’s career. Labour members and trans people were quick to criticise LGBT+ Labour for inviting Lewis to sit on the panel discussion, which was due to go ahead on Wednesday evening (2 February) over Zoom. Helen Lewis invitation was ‘an oversight’ Shortly after 6.30pm on Tuesday, LGBT+ Labour issued a statement saying one of its panelists had been invited “in error”. “LGBT+ Labour would like to apologise profoundly for the composition of the panel for our event ‘Remembering Maureen Colquhoun MP’,” the group wrote. “An invitation was made in error and it has been withdrawn. LGBT+ Labour does not endorse one of the panelist’s views on Gender Recognition Act reform or trans rights, and the organisation stands in total solidarity with our trans siblings. The invitation was an oversight which we have corrected. “LGBT+ Labour recognises that trans people and their rights face constant attack in the media and from government, and will always advocate for equality for trans and non-binary people.” LGBT+ Labour would like to apologise profoundly for the composition of the panel for our event “Remembering Maureen Colquhoun MP”. An invitation was made in error and it has been withdrawn. pic.twitter.com/liZ8HWFmoM — LGBT+ Labour (@LGBTLabour) February 1, 2022 The political group added that it had taken the decision to postpone the event entirely and that it will announce another date in the near future. Dr Todd criticised LGBT+ Labour’s response, tweeting: “This was supposed to be a celebration of Maureen and Helen Lewis wrote an incredible tribute to her in her book, which gave me huge comfort at a terrible time. “I am horrified that it has become an argument about something else.” Lewis has attracted criticism in the past for her vocal criticism of proposed reforms to the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) which would allow trans people to self-identify. Numerous countries currently allow trans people to self-identify, meaning they can determine their own legal gender with fewer legal and administrative hurdles. Plans to introduce a similar system in the UK were scrapped following years of vocal criticism from a group of “gender critical” feminists. In her columns, Helen Lewis has claimed that allowing trans people to self-identify would prevent women from being able to “challenge someone with a beard exposing their penis in a women’s changing room”. She was a vocal opponent to reforms to the Gender Recognition Act, stating that proposed changes were “gender’s version of Brexit” and represented a “radical rewriting of our understanding of identity”. Lewis also described the trans rights movement as “the imperial overreach of a handful of trans activists, in trying to rewrite widely accepted ideas about gender by stealth”. Lewis also complained about being described as a TERF in the same piece. PinkNews has contacted Helen Lewis and LGBT+ Labour for comment. MyPinkNews members are invited to comment on articles to discuss the content we publish, or debate issues more generally. Please familiarise yourself with our community guidelines to ensure that our community remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

Expert quilter Kim Taylor shares a unique and powerful story of the celebration of the first Juneteenth, from the perspective of a young girl. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, General Gordon Granger of the Union Army delivered the message that African Americans in Texas were free. Since then, Juneteenth, as the day has come to be known, has steadily gained recognition throughout the United States. ln 2020,a powerful wave of protests and demonstrations calling for racial justice and equality brought new awareness to the significance of the holiday. A Flag for Juneteenth depicts a close-knit community of enslaved African Americans on a plantation in Texas, the day before the announcement is to be made that all enslaved people are free. Young Huldah, who is preparing to celebrate her tenth birthday, can’t possibly anticipate how much her life will change that Juneteenth morning. The story follows Huldah and her community as they process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating a community freedom flag. Debut author and artist Kim Taylor sets this story apart by applying her skills as an expert quilter. Each of the illustrations has been lovingly hand sewn and quilted, giving the book a homespun, tactile quality that is altogether unique. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection About the Author Kim Taylor is a speech language pathologist and Department Supervisor at a large school for deaf children on Long Island. She is also an expert quilter whose works have been exhibited at several venues throughout the Midatlantic region. Taylor’s quilts reflect African American life, and she tells stories through her materials (visit Kim’s website to see her quilts). After researching the origins of the Juneteenth celebration, she created a Juneteenth story quilt which she has exhibited and presented in dozens of local schools. Realizing that few teachers and students had ever heard of the holiday, she was moved to write this book. "The picture book . . . not only reveals Taylor’s considerable talents as an inspiring raconteur but as a self-taught quilter whose creations uniquely and symbolically illustrate the historically based narrative."—Newsday ★ "Kim Taylor's portrayal of a girl witnessing the first Juneteenth, accompanied by exquisite quilted artwork, is filled with a spirit of jubilation and freedom. . . . her textile art perfectly complements her evocative prose. . . ."—BookPage, Starred Review "The illustrations quilted by Taylor display strong artistic use of color, texture, movement, stitching, and symbols. Each page has vibrant colors that grab readers at first glance. . . . Taylor effectively breathes life into the characters, even those muddled in the background, by showing their humanity in each page."—School Library Journal "Both lyrical and descriptive, Huldah’s voice conveys the joy that is found in freedom. . . . A great introduction to the federal holiday."—The Horn Book "Taylor aptly depicts this story through colorful woven fabrics and folk art-style, quilted scenes."—Booklist "[A] moving debut. . . . It's a discussion-starting, personal-feeling portrait of a communal celebration."—Publishers Weekly "The art in this work from quilter Taylor is stunning. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are breathtaking. . . .Visually dazzling. . . ."—Kirkus Reviews

Ms. O’Hara has more than twenty years of experience in political development and government affairs within various organizations in and around Washington, DC. She currently heads Princeton Association Management Professionals (PAMP), a division of Princeton Public Affairs Group (PPAG), New Jersey’s number one lobbying firm, and has focused on grasstops and grassroots field campaigns, and political action committee development. “Ms. O’Hara is the perfect person to act as the interim Executive Director whilst we continue our search for a full-time Executive Director to breathe new life into this mature organization. It’s time to shake things up and redouble our efforts in protecting Americans’ freedom to fish,” said Robert T. Healey, Jr., RFA Chairman of the Board of Directors. A Certified Association Executive, Ms. O’Hara has served in leadership roles at several New Jersey and national associations. Ms. O’Hara has also served on The Kennedy Center’s Camelot Circle Board, Project Children’s Stout Hearts, and the Blarney Ball Committee. Prior to joining the Princeton Public Affairs Group in 2005, Ms. O’Hara was employed as the Director of Political Development for The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Before ACEC, she was in charge of Political Outreach for Capital One Financial Corporation, where she developed the Corporations’ Capitol Contact Network and achieved thirty to forty percent increases in Political Action Committee totals during each election cycle. An alumnus of Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, Ms. O’Hara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Studies. Upon graduating from the university, she studied at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. In her free time, Ms. O’Hara enjoys golfing, the shore, boating, and occasionally casting a line. Her favorite fishing spots are Lake George, NY, and Marco Island, FL. About the RFA: Founded in 1996, the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) was the first national grassroots political action organization established to represent the rights of recreational fishermen and the recreational fishing industry on marine fisheries issues. The RFA’s mission is to safeguard the rights of saltwater anglers, protect marine, boat, and tackle industry jobs, and ensure the long-term sustainability of our Nation’s saltwater fisheries.

Missouri is divided into 20 solid waste management districts. The districts were created to foster regional cooperation between cities and counties in managing solid waste. The districts help plan and implement recycling services and other alternatives to waste disposal at the local level. They also administer waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting grants to support these efforts. Funding for the districts is provided from the tonnage fees paid at Missouri landfills and transfer stations that transfer waste out of state. These funds are received by the department's Waste Management Program. The department allocates the funds to the districts based on a statutory formula. The districts submit grants to the department for approval and the funds are then paid to the districts based on the grant amounts. The districts then award grants to various entities including local governments, small and large businesses, schools, sheltered workshops, not-for-profit organizations and individuals to support activities to recycle, compost, reuse, reduce waste and educate the public on these topics. Choose a county from the dropdown list below and click "Submit" to access information about the solid waste management district that serves that county.

Can You Use a Heating Pad while Pregnant – Did you know that you can use a heating pad while you’re pregnant? The truth is, it’s not something that most people consider. But, the benefits of using one outweigh the risks — especially if you’re going through a cold and/or flu season. A heating pad is simply a piece of heated cloth that you wrap around your lower body to ease your pain and help heat up your skin faster than with traditional heaters. It doesn’t do anything else; it just warms you up. However, this safety tip only goes so far in explaining why using a heating pad is perfectly fine when you’re pregnant. Read on to learn more about how it helps and how not to use one. Can You Use a Heating Pad while Pregnant? – The Truth About the Trend Is a heating pad right for you? The short answer is yes. You may not be able to use curling irons or an iron at the same time, but you can use a heating pad. While it may not feel like it while your hands are cold and wet, your body is warm and dry (right now), heat can be very helpful when pregnant. There are many different types of heat pads available in the market today, so how do you know if one is right for you? Here are some things to consider before buying one: What is the function of a heating pad? A heating pad is designed to provide comfort to your baby inside your body. It is a thin, soft cloth that you place on your baby’s body. You can use a heating pad on your stomach, back, active areas of your body, and even your feet. While it may not feel like it while your hands are cold and wet, your body is warm and dry (right now), heat can be very helpful when pregnant. How to use a heating pad There are many different types of heat pads available in the market today, so how do you know if one is right for you? Here are some things to consider before buying one: Unger: This type of heat pad is made from a silky material that feels comforting on your skin. It is often used as an external heating pad because you do not want to place it on your baby’s back. Bumper: This type of heat pad is typically used for when your baby is fussy or when he is starting to eat solids. It is often placed under your baby’s bottom. It is a good idea to choose a thicker pad if you are expecting a lot of movement from your baby. Inflatable: Like the bumper pad, the inflatable heat pad is used for when your baby is starting to eat solids. It is a good idea to choose a thicker pad if you are expecting a lot of movement from your baby. Types of heat pads The three most common types of heat pads are the gel, the electric blanket, and the hand-held electric blanket. Gel: This type of pad is easy to clean and has a gel-like consistency that provides instant warmth. You can purchase a variety of sizes and designs, and they usually cost less than an electric blanket. Electrical blanket: The electric blanket is usually programmed to low heat, but you can turn it up to high to keep your baby warm. These types of heaters are often used as an emergency blanket because you do not want to keep re-setting the pad to keep your baby warm. Hand-held electric blanket: These heaters come with a handle so you can place it on a table, bedside table, or window sill. You can easily place it on a heating pad or use it as a nightlight. These heaters are very versatile, and you can easily adjust the heat and the intensity of the light to fit the situation. When to use a heated towel A heated towel is exactly what it sounds like – a towel heated to the ideal temperature for your baby. These types of heaters are usually handheld, so you can easily place it on a table, bedside table, or window sill. A good time to use a heated towel is during the day when you are wearing clothes and your baby is not. At night, when your baby is ready to put on his clothes, is the best time to use a heated towel. Pros of using a heated towel No Sweating: One of the main advantages of using a heated towel is that you do not have to wear a shirt or jacket when using it. This is great for people who are on the move or do not like to wear a jacket when it isCold Out. Warmth Is Permanent: The best benefit of all when it comes to using a heated towel is that it is very permanent. You can use it when your baby is born and even when he is a toddler. It does not need to be disposed of after your baby is born. No Electricity: The final pro of using a heated towel is that it does not require an electrical supply. You can place it anywhere and it does not require a power outlet. Cons of using a heated towel Expenses: One of the things to keep in mind when it comes to using a heated towel is that it is an expensive piece of equipment. Hospitals and medical facilities use them all the time, so they cost a lot. Cloth Only: Another con when it comes to using a heated towel is that it is only cloth and there is no option for it to be replaced in times of need. Cold Feet: If your baby is a small infant, you may not be able to use a heated towel on him. The best heating pad for infant care is a nursing cover. The best heating pad for you depends on your individual needs. Whether you are expecting a baby boy or a pregnancy girl, there are plenty of heated towel options available on the market. Whether you plan on using a heating pad during your pregnancy or after, it is important to consider the function and purpose of the item before purchasing it. You can find a lot of information about using a heated towel on the internet, so be sure to do your research before purchasing a pad.

AI-driven Demand Planning Optimization Unleash the Power of Precision: Demand Planning Optimization with Sumo Analytics In a world where supply chains are increasingly complex and globalized, effective demand planning has never been more essential. It provides a solid foundation for inventory management, enabling organizations to maintain optimal stock levels and ensuring the right products are available at the right time and place. This balance is crucial in reducing costs, preventing overstock or stockouts, and ultimately meeting customer expectations for prompt and reliable delivery. At Sumo Analytics, we understand the pivotal role of demand planning and offer state-of-the-art solutions to optimize this critical process. There's a new era of demand planning precision. The Power of Accurate Demand Forecasting In the complex world of demand planning, accuracy is the key to unlocking operational efficiency and cost savings. At the forefront of prediction science and forecast technology, Sumo Analytics continuously advances in research and development to redefine forecast accuracy. Our efforts, driven by a deep understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning, have culminated in our proprietary AutoML solution, which is, a testament to our innovative strides, offers industry-leading precision in demand forecasting, setting a new standard for decision-making in supply chain management. Our AutoML solution is also intelligently designed to recognize the significance of various external variables that influence demand. For providing organizations with superior forecast accuracy, it seamlessly incorporates country-specific factors into forecasting models. The system extends flexibility and can adeptly integrate any additional external data that is relevant and could impact demand. This creates a holistic and nuanced forecasting model that aligns with real-world dynamics, accurately anticipates market trends, and comprehends consumer behaviors in an unprecedented manner. Why is accuracy so crucial in demand planning? An accurate demand forecast forms the backbone of effective procurement strategies. It helps determine the right quantity, right time, and right location for product availability. The result is an optimal balance of stock, with minimization of overstocking and understocking scenarios. With precise demand forecasting, organizations can reduce tied-up capital in inventory and enhance customer satisfaction with prompt and reliable delivery. The power of accurate demand forecasting is transformative – it turns challenges into opportunities and costs into savings. AI-driven Demand Planning Optimization: Pathway to Operational Excellence Demand Planning Optimization can serve as a powerful catalyst for organizations, propelling them towards an elevated level of operational efficiency and substantial cost savings. Precision in Procurement Accurate demand forecasts pave the way for precise procurement decisions. Knowing exactly what, when, and where to procure products can revolutionize your supply chain, driving efficiency and eliminating wastage. Effective Inventory Management Our team comprises skilled statisticians, experienced data scientists, and domain experts who deftly handle complex datasets, uncovering patterns that power strategic business decisions. Demand Planning Optimization reduces tied-up capital in inventory and minimizes the costs related to overstocking and understocking, including storage costs and lost sales. By making procurement and inventory management more efficient, you can divert resources to other growth-focused initiatives. Increased Operational Efficiency An accurate demand forecast leads to well-informed decisions, streamlining operations from procurement to delivery. This level of operational efficiency can boost productivity, increase agility, and make your business more resilient in the face of market fluctuations. Implementing Demand Planning Optimization allows organizations to tap into the potential of precise demand forecasting through Sumo Analytics. This strategic approach has the capacity to revolutionize supply chain operations, contribute substantial cost savings, and boost customer satisfaction – all made possible by the capabilities of AI and our sophisticated AutoML solution. Demand Planning Optimization: In a business landscape where accuracy is the currency of success, Sumo Analytics elevates demand planning optimization to new heights. Our approach is underpinned by our unparalleled capability to generate highly precise demand forecasts, setting us apart from traditional methods. Central to our approach is our industry-leading AutoML solution. This pioneering technology sets a new standard in forecast accuracy, enabling us to provide incredibly precise demand forecasts. This distinct level of accuracy forms the robust foundation of our demand planning optimization, ensuring that subsequent planning steps are informed by the most reliable data. Harnessing the power of our accurate forecasts, we provide a roadmap for optimized procurement strategies. By factoring in lead time, MOQ , safety stock, and other variables our solution accurately determine what to order, when to order, and how much to order. This ensures the right products are available at the right time and place, promoting superior procurement efficiency. As demand patterns evolve, so too does our optimization strategy. Our AI-powered system dynamically adjusts to shifts in demand, ensuring that demand planning remains optimized and responsive in the face of market changes. Having a system that adapts and learns from changing patterns, we ensure demand planning resilience regardless of market fluctuations. By introducing unparalleled accuracy into the core of demand planning, the opportunity is created for businesses to transition from reliance on guesswork and inaccurate solutions to a future dominated by data-driven certainty. Demand Planning Optimization Across Industries Balancing Inventory and Cash Flow A mid-sized retail chain was facing a dual challenge - their cash was excessively tied up in overstocked inventory, yet they were still experiencing frequent stockouts. This situation led to wasted resources, customer dissatisfaction, and lost sales. Upon implementing Sumo Analytics' demand planning optimization solution, their operations were significantly transformed. Accurate demand forecasts allowed for precise procurement and more effective inventory management. They could now adjust their stock levels based on predicted demand, improving product availability, reducing excess inventory and the associated costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Streamlined Production and Distribution A leading European beverage manufacturer was grappling with inefficiencies in production planning and distribution, leading to high inventory levels and recurring stockouts. Implementing our demand planning optimization solution not only reduced their inventory levels and stockouts but also streamlined their production scheduling and distribution processes. Accurate demand forecasts ensured that they produced the right quantity at the right time, minimizing waste and reducing costs, while improved distribution led to higher customer satisfaction levels. 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The transformative potential of accurate demand planning is irrefutable; it's not merely about keeping up with change but leading it. We invite you to reach out to us and embark on the journey towards superior supply chain operations. Discover how our AutoML solution can accurately forecast demand and drive operational efficiency in your organization.

I Am a Gay Man And I’m Tired of Dating Apps Cis Gay Men Are the Weakest Link of the Queer Community Over the years, I’ve made my rounds on the dating apps in Montreal: Tinder, Hinge, even the dreaded Grindr. Coming from small-town Arkansas, the abundance of queerness in Montreal was a joy, albeit overwhelming at times. Being thrown into a sea of jargon and tacit rules on these apps was enough to make me delete them. But like many others, I always came back. As a cis gay man, using these apps has allowed me to reflect on my relationship with my community. However, they have also revealed to me the way cis men like myself can often interact with other members of the queer community negatively. While some may call me a self-hating gay for criticizing some of these problematic behaviours, we need to acknowledge that the fight for queer liberation is often sidetracked by cis gay (typically white) men without much critical insight. This lack of insight stems from our proximity to heteropatriarchal structures, leading many gay men to see their queerness less as a part of a larger community and more an individual peculiarity. For example, we could look at the case of marriage equality. While marriage became an issue that queer people of all identities fought for, it allowed for gay men to easily enter into a traditionally hetero-exclusive space—that of the traditional nuclear family. Rather than seeking to eschew capitalist and patriarchal pressures, cis gay men can easily assimilate rather than question these values due to our proximity to patriarchal structures. Once gay men got this win, they neglected the needs of other members of the queer community, such as trans individuals struggling to get affirming healthcare. As evidenced by a 2020 report by Trans Pulse Canada, only 26% of the surveyed group of trans and non-binary individuals had all their affirming care needs met. While many queer people see the community as home, survival and strength, some cis gay men see their queerness as an obstruction to joining the boys’ club—an attribute that can be removed by replicating the oppressive structures seen in heteronormative spaces. In my experience, this attempt to replicate these structures happens most saliently on dating apps, particularly Grindr. Most shocking to me was a noticeable disdain for certain body types (including racialized bodies), ethnicities, and gender expressions. For some, their preferences become a list of what they are not looking for rather than what they are: no fats, no femmes, etc. Furthermore, ascribing too much to rigid roles can often perpetuate the same sorts of binary thinking found in gender essentialism—the idea that gender carries strict prescriptive roles. Heteronormative gender structures, like the dominant man and the obedient woman, are reflected in traditionally gendered roles: masculine and feminine, active and passive, top and bottom. I find these rigid roles to be exclusionary tools even if occasionally pragmatically helpful. These terms ignore how gender expression and one’s sexual proclivities are not exclusively tied. I don’t want my critique of a culture developed and sustained in the gay community to be taken as a total condemnation of these apps. I have also met some fantastic men and had great experiences. Still, I’m weary of the problematic norms that have become standard practice on these dating apps—body shaming, transphobia and racism to name a few. These digital spaces became an extension of queer in-person spaces during the pandemic, for instance. Though at times they amplify some of the worst aspects of gay life, these apps are important for developing and exploring a community that may not be readily accessible. These apps need a shift towards a more encompassing idea of community: being open and welcoming to all under the queer umbrella. Rather than seeking to separate ourselves from the rest of the queer community, gay cis men should see our wider part in the fabric of queerness by supporting members of the queer community that aren’t just gay cis men. We should acknowledge our proximity to patriarchal power and utilize this position to help rather than hinder the overall fight for queer liberation. This article originally appeared in Volume 43, Issue 11, published February 7, 2023.

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The countdown to the opening of theXI edition of the Reading&Writing Festival – Part One, which will start on Friday 15 December at 9am in the splendid Palazzo Gagliardi in Vibo Valentia and will end on Sunday at 9pm with a show prepared exclusively by the actor and author Marco Bocci. Great guests and many new features for a widespread Festival, which will open up to the territory with “itinerant rEsistenze” and will also bring books and authors to unusual places such as the Jazzolino Pediatrics department and the prison. Not only books, but also, as in the L&S tradition, music, shows, readings, art in its broadest sense. And lots of space for young people, with students protagonists of some moments dedicated to them. Among the guests of national importance, in addition to Bocci, there are writers, among others Diego De Silva, Carmine Abate, the anthropologist Vito Tetiand moreto Sabrina Garofalo, Vincenzo Linarello, Roberta Masotto, Anna Maria Milone, Santo Strati, Carmine Torchia, Raffaella Canovi, Antonio Castronuovo, Paolo Battistel, Fausto Vitaliano, Paola Crisapulli, Francesca Ritrovato. There are many other guests, not only writers but actors, theater authors, musicians. The valorization of the territory then passes through local authors and also through the concert of the students of the Torrefranca Conservatory. Again, space for art – curated by a historical figure of the festival such as Antonio La Gamba – with artists’ exhibitions Maya Lopez Muro, Maurizio Carnevali, Francesco Scialò, Silvestro Bonaventura, Maria Vignarolo, Pietro Colloca, Tonino Denami, Giuseppe Famà, Giuseppe Curcio. And then the “Sub tutela dei” exhibitions on judge Rosario Livatino and the olfactory exhibition of Acqua degli dei, without forgetting the space dedicated to the villages by Parco delle Serre and that for children and families. “Thanks to a highly relevant technical and artistic staff, we have tried to create a program that could appeal to everyone’s tastes – declare the Councilor for Culture, Giusi Fanelli, and the president of the Vibo library system, Fabio Signoretta – in which everyone can find elements of curiosity and inspiration that match their own aptitudes. We invite all citizens to participate, because the Festival is everyone’s heritage and we also help it with our presence and passion, with the aim of growing more and more. Because if culture grows, if the enjoyment of cultural moments and aggregation grows, our whole society grows.”

JD Wetherspoon is expecting all of its 872 pubs to remain closed until at least the end of March amid fears the lockdown will continue into the spring. The pub giant made the admission while announcing their plans to issue new stocks to secure a £92 million cash boost. Wetherspoon said it was currently paying £4.1 million each week while the sites have been ordered to remain closed. That's despite 99 per cent of its 37,674 employees currently being furloughed and more than 6,000 redundancies since the start of March - including at its head office and airport sites. The chain, whose HQ is in Watford, Hertfordshire, has multiple pubs located across the county. None of their pubs have been allowed to open in 2021 so far. For the latest coronavirus stats in your area, enter your postcode below: The bosses warned that they are currently working on the assumption that will be the case until the end of March, and it could take until 2022 to return to the normal trading levels in 2019. In a separate announcement to the stock market, JD Wetherspoon said it plans to raise between £92.1 million and £93.7 million by issuing 8.4 million new shares. The iconic pub chain said it believes it has the cash reserves to last until the end of the current financial year without securing another loan through the Government's Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme. Sign up to the HertsLive newsletter If you want to stay in the know with all the latest news, reviews and features from HertsLive then you can sign up to our daily newsletter email. Each day we'll be sending you a selection of our top stories from across our county, as well as breaking news so you can be the first to know. Signing up to the HertsLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox each day. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. Tim Martin, chairman of Wetherspoon, said: “The Covid‐19 outbreak is having a severe impact on the UK pub sector. “After a number of false starts, the hospitality industry generally anticipates a return to more normal trading patterns in the spring and summer, as a result of the introduction of a mass vaccination programme. “The equity placing announced today will help the company, along with the other actions it has taken, to emerge from the pandemic in a strong position. “Very many thanks to everyone at the company, and also to its shareholders, suppliers, landlords and banks, for their support and commitment.”

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Sweetening U.S. 280: The Gingerbread Lady moving to Greystone Center Published 4:25 pm Monday, January 4, 2016 By MOLLY DAVIDSON / Staff Writer HOOVER—Bright colors, delicious treats and eye catching items are what the Gingerbread Lady is all about, store owner Ellen Morris said. Currently located in Irondale, the shop will soon bring its cheer to U.S. 280, relocating to the Greystone Center. “It’s a regular gift shop and then some,” Morris said of her shop, which carries an assortment of items for nearly everyone. For the avid sports fan, Morris carries a number of college team-themed goods; for the wine enthusiast, the shop offers a selection of wine caddies from Germany; and for the cook, there are gourmet foods, edible glitter, melting chocolate, professional baking utensils and more. And of course, there are gingerbread houses. Morris’ creations are not your average gingerbread house, they’re works of art. Morris has been making gingerbread houses for more than 50 years, and her work has graced the Christmas set of the television show, “The Young and the Restless.” “(As a child) I wanted to be a famous artist… I never envisioned I would be famous for gingerbread houses,” Morris said. “You stumble into things in life.” Gingerbread houses are available for purchase year round. Shoppers can buy premade houses or request a customized design. Morris’ gingerbread architecture has included castles, merry-go-rounds, trains and mansions. Customers can expect to find quality items and good prices at the Gingerbread Lady, Morris said. “I have always not done normal retail markup and I will continue to not do that,” Morris said. “There is a difference between a small profit and greed and I’ve always gone for the small profit.” After a difficult year, Morris said she is looking forward to the new year and moving to U.S. 280. Her husband passed away in August 2015, and Morris said before he died, he requested she relocate back to U.S. 280. The shop had previously been located in the Colonnade near U.S. 280. “Two weeks after he died is when I signed the lease,” Morris said. “It’s a new beginning for me, it’s something I need to do after the death of my husband.” Although an exact opening date has not been determined, Morris said she expects the shop to open soon. For more information about the Gingerbread Lady, visit Thegingerbreadlady.com.

1-AUDUSD trading plan. Look for short signal up to 0,795. Mind the 0,76 support level. Should it break, aim for 0,70. The weekly AUDUSD chart show us a range -roughly- between 0,795 and 0,76. The weekly candle is a gravestone doji/shooting star falling from the ,79 resistance and that means we are probably going to retest the support around 0,76. AU WEEKLY CHART. The monthly chart shows the pair being trading at SMA200 level around 0,76, which probably explains the support we see at that level. As the 0,795 resistance level looks rather strong, we expect the SMA200 to be eventually broken down, opening the way to the next fib support, that is the ,786 retracement level around 0,70. AU MONTHLY CHART. 2-USDCAD trading plan. Buy dips above 1,2475 (watch 1,25 and 1,2525 levels for bullish signals) aiming for 1,2825 and above. The loonie has been ranging for eight weeks, but last weekly candle, rising from the support with a long down wick tells us the pair is probably heading for the range resistance at 1,2825. USDCAD WEEKLY CHART. The daily chart shows a bullish engulfing candle (download ENGULFING-BAR indicator here>) rising from the SMA55, now a support at 1,2475 ; SMA40 has also been broken up in the process. As the candle is a bullish engulfing, we expect the move up to continue and will buy pull back as long as we are above that Daily SMA55. 1,25 and 1,2525 levels (see chart) are supports from which the pair may also bounce up. We will first target the range resistance at 1,2825, but should that level be reached, we will let some part of the trade opened in case it would be finally broken up. USDCAD DAILY CHART. 3-EURJPY trading plan. Buy above 131 on a retest after a bullish break out towards 134. Sell rallies under 131 towards 128. On the weekly EJ seems to be rejecting for the second time a former broken support around 131 . We also broke down the 130 level. The last weekly candle is however a doji, and that means an indecision : the pair may still bounce up. This may be due to the monthly SMA200 that stands as a support around 128. Note that the pair made a lower high and a lower low. EJ WEEKLY CHART. The daily chart shows us a clean break down of the 131 level on Thursday, followed by a doji on Friday. All SMAs are now starting to point down. This is why we think the 131 level will hold as a resistance, and we will look to sell rallies under it, towards the monthly SMA200 around128. Should the 131 level not hold and be broken up, we will wait for a retest to enter long towards 134. EJ DAILY CHART.

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Good news for food lovers and Masala TV fans! Masala TV is arranging a festival at Expo Centre Karachi on 31st May and 1st June 2014. The festival will start from 10 AM and will continue till 10PM. This will be an immense opportunity for the ardent fans of Masala TV to meet their favourite chefs face to face and watch them cook live. They will be given an opportunity to ask questions and enjoy a variety of fun filled activities during this event. The event will include a food court; live cooking by Masala TV Chefs, one to one interaction with the Masala TV Chefs, various cuisines, kid’s area, fun filled activities for kids, circus, play area, exhibition halls, variety of brands showcasing their products and a fireworks show. Masala TV invites everybody to attend this event and benefit from this opportunity to interact with their favourite celebrities. This will be a unique opportunity to explore the various food palates, as so many chefs will assemble under one roof, all with their unique talents and unique style of cooking. Something we women need direly in the today’s dynamic environment that exposes men and children to a variety of food types through various restaurants.

Good news for food lovers and Masala TV fans! Masala TV is arranging a festival at Expo Centre Karachi on 31st May and 1st June 2014. The festival will start from 10 AM and will continue till 10PM. This will be an immense opportunity for the ardent fans of Masala TV to meet their favourite chefs face to face and watch them cook live. They will be given an opportunity to ask questions and enjoy a variety of fun filled activities during this event. The event will include a food court; live cooking by Masala TV Chefs, one to one interaction with the Masala TV Chefs, various cuisines, kid’s area, fun filled activities for kids, circus, play area, exhibition halls, variety of brands showcasing their products and a fireworks show. Masala TV invites everybody to attend this event and benefit from this opportunity to interact with their favourite celebrities. This will be a unique opportunity to explore the various food palates, as so many chefs will assemble under one roof, all with their unique talents and unique style of cooking. Something we women need direly in the today’s dynamic environment that exposes men and children to a variety of food types through various restaurants.

The second Loreto College Social Responsibility Awards evening took place recently. This biannual event involves members of the Loreto family nominating worthy recipients, who have gone that ‘extra mile’ and made a real difference in their own communities or further afield. The Sports Hall was decked out in appropriate finery, musicians played and refreshments were provided, as award winners and guests mixed amiably on a warm sunny evening. Opening proceedings, Principal Peter McGhee welcomed everyone and referred to his long association both with the college and with Catholic education in Manchester generally. He reminded the audience that this was Loreto’s opportunity to recognise in a formal way the often unsung achievements of so many of the wider Loreto family. These reflections were echoed by the guest speaker, Gulwali Passarlay, who enthralled the audience with his account of a journey, both literal and metaphorical, that took him from a happy childhood in Afghanistan, to a flat in Manchester and the status of an asylum seeker. Gulwali emphasised the fact that no one chooses to be a refugee and he asked the audience to consider the dilemma of his mother, having to send two teenage children on a perilous journey half way across the world. Now a successful student and published author of a fascinating memoir (The Lightless Sky) Gulwali spoke passionately of the empowering impact of education on the lives of young people. There then followed a procession of truly remarkable, mostly young, people, either highly commended or winners of the various categories. The audience heard of numerous charitable endeavours in the Manchester area, focused on the under represented and vulnerable, sometimes working through faith organisations but often simply the altruistic acts of caring young people. There was recognition for the coordinator of the college Oxbridge programme, for those staff who undertook the trip to Kolkata to work with the Loreto sisters, and those who provide leadership and inspiration on the pilgrimage to Lourdes each year. There was praise for staff members who work tirelessly to support those of our students who are experiencing difficulties in their lives and have to overcome numerous barriers in order to achieve success. The presentation of two special awards rounded off the evening. Sister Orla Treacy has taken the Loreto message and mission to one of the most troubled and impoverished areas of the world, South Sudan. She is the chief administrator of the Loreto Rumbek Mission in Maker Kuei, overseeing a boarding secondary school for girls, a co-educational primary school, and a women and child-centric primary healthcare facility. Despite the devastating consequences of war in Rumbek, and the many barriers to women and girls in the community, Sister Orla remains filled with hope and the Loreto schools stand as a beacon of light for future South Sudanese generations. A special award was also presented to the recently retired Sean Gaughan. Deputy Principal Andrea Pritchard paid generous tribute to Sean, highlighting his years of loyal service to Loreto, in particular overseeing the massive rebuilding project, his unstinting support of his colleagues, and the wit and sagacity that he always displayed. This truly inspirational evening, organised with great efficiency by Alison Benson, represents a small, but heartfelt, acknowledgement of the selfless good works carried out by so many members of the wider Loreto family.

While a gluten-free diet is not a new idea in the field of nutrition, it has gained popularity over the years. At first, the concept of “gluten-free” was only something people suffering celiac disease were interested in, but they make a small part of the population. Then followed the 7% of people with gluten sensitivity. As more products were flooding the market and gluten-free diet was gaining more media popularity, other people decided to go with the flow as well. In reality, in 2017, we could see the data that the number of Americans excluding gluten from their diet has tripled since 2009, even if the number of celiac disease patients and gluten intolerant individuals remained the same. Regardless of whether you want to “break up” with gluten forever because you have to or because you want to, here are some things you need to know before going gluten-free. Gluten isn’t the “boogeyman” of the nutrition The most important thing to know before you continue reading is that gluten isn’t, by itself, a bad ingredient. On the contrary, the fiber in whole grain has many health benefits. These include promoting gut health, controlling blood sugar, and reducing the risk of heart disease. You should talk to a doctor If you want to give up on gluten because you think you may have celiac disease, first you should consult a doctor to run some blood tests in order to determine your condition. The blood checks will only show accurate results if you are eating gluten on a regular basis. As for gluten sensitivity, you should know that it doesn’t manifest only as a stomach condition. It can also affect the brain, immune system, and other aspects of your health. So, even if you don’t suspect you could be sensitive to gluten, you can run some test to know for certain. It is not a weight loss diet Some people decide to ditch gluten from their nutrition so they can lose weight more easily. However, the chances are that it won’t make a big difference. On the contrary, if you embrace a gluten-free lifestyle based mostly on commercial gluten-free foods, you could even gain weight. This happens because so many commercial gluten-free products are lower in fiber and higher in carbs than their gluten-packed counterparts. The wheat is not the only thing you should be avoiding You will also need to cut out barley and rye completely (meaning that you won’t be able to drink most beers). When considering going gluten-free, most people think that they will only have to give up on wheat, and nothing more. Unfortunately, that is not the case. In general, you should be careful when reading the label of most of the products, including oats, spice mixes, and other packaged foods, because gluten tends to pop up in the most unexpected goods. However, even the labels won’t always tell you the truth, so try to research the brands with online databases. Going gluten-free doesn’t have to be a sacrifice We understand you: what could possibly be as delicious as eating a loaf of bread and finishing up with a pint of beer? Well, boy do we have news for you, gluten-free bread can be soft and delicious, tasteful cakes and cookies can also be gluten-free. There also plenty of brands producing refreshing gluten-free beer. Also, there are plenty of healthy and enjoyable foods that are naturally gluten-free, such as eggs, fish, seafood, turkey, chicken, vegetables, fruits, potatoes, corn, nuts, rice, seeds, and many others. The challenges of cooking without gluten There is no doubt that gluten-free recipes can be delicious. However, it must be said that cooking without gluten requires additional considerations. This can make your hours in the kitchen much more complicated than they were before. Not only that you will need to scout for the ingredients carefully, but you will also need to look for various recipes, which can’t necessarily be found on paleo websites and books since paleo doesn’t focus exclusively on avoiding gluten. The beginnings are always hard The process of going gluten-free can be emotionally exhausting and sometimes even physically hard. It can leave you frustrated and ready to throw in the towel every day. However, please be aware that with time it will get easier. The most important is that you are aware of your reason and that the people surrounding you are supportive. By now, you probably already have a clear picture of what a gluten-free diet looks like, and what are its flaws and benefits. Unless you have celiac disease and you need to do this for your health, this is a deeply personal decision you should make only when you get all the necessary information.

Ms. O’Hara has more than twenty years of experience in political development and government affairs within various organizations in and around Washington, DC. She currently heads Princeton Association Management Professionals (PAMP), a division of Princeton Public Affairs Group (PPAG), New Jersey’s number one lobbying firm, and has focused on grasstops and grassroots field campaigns, and political action committee development. “Ms. O’Hara is the perfect person to act as the interim Executive Director whilst we continue our search for a full-time Executive Director to breathe new life into this mature organization. It’s time to shake things up and redouble our efforts in protecting Americans’ freedom to fish,” said Robert T. Healey, Jr., RFA Chairman of the Board of Directors. A Certified Association Executive, Ms. O’Hara has served in leadership roles at several New Jersey and national associations. Ms. O’Hara has also served on The Kennedy Center’s Camelot Circle Board, Project Children’s Stout Hearts, and the Blarney Ball Committee. Prior to joining the Princeton Public Affairs Group in 2005, Ms. O’Hara was employed as the Director of Political Development for The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Before ACEC, she was in charge of Political Outreach for Capital One Financial Corporation, where she developed the Corporations’ Capitol Contact Network and achieved thirty to forty percent increases in Political Action Committee totals during each election cycle. An alumnus of Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, Ms. O’Hara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Studies. Upon graduating from the university, she studied at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. In her free time, Ms. O’Hara enjoys golfing, the shore, boating, and occasionally casting a line. Her favorite fishing spots are Lake George, NY, and Marco Island, FL. About the RFA: Founded in 1996, the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) was the first national grassroots political action organization established to represent the rights of recreational fishermen and the recreational fishing industry on marine fisheries issues. The RFA’s mission is to safeguard the rights of saltwater anglers, protect marine, boat, and tackle industry jobs, and ensure the long-term sustainability of our Nation’s saltwater fisheries.

Chinese truck tyres: EC proposes revised anti-dumping duties Thanks to an internal document sent to EU member states and national tyre trade associations, we now have a clearer idea about what form the European Commission’s final anti-dumping measures against Chinese truck and bus tyres may take. The Commission favours a system of fixed, per-tyre duties similar to the preliminary duties introduced in May; the silver lining for Chinese tyre makers is that it has recommended these duties be reduced. When preliminary anti-dumping duties were announced in May the highest per-tyre duty, applicable to products from Xingyuan Tire Group and “all other companies,” was 82.17 euros per tyre; the Commission now proposes a top rate of 55.96 euros per tyre, a 32 per cent reduction. Other manufacturers also fare well under the Commission’s proposals. Hankook should pay just 43.86 euros instead of 52.85 euros for every tyre it imports from China; admittedly, the company says the duties are irrelevant as it no longer imports truck and bus tyres from China, having shifted production to other locations in anticipation of coming duties. The proposed rate applicable to Giti Tire has dropped from 57.42 euros to 47.51 euros per tyre. A sizable reduction has been proposed for the Aeolus group and Pirelli, and if adopted it will see its tyres charged at a rate of 44.94 euros per unit instead of 64.13 euros. All other “cooperating companies” would pay 47.13 euros per tyre instead of the 62.79 euros charged under the preliminary duties. Duties would thus range from 43.86 euros to 55.96 euros rather than the preliminary duties of 52.85 euros to 82.17 euros per tyre. The proposed rates have been set out in a General Disclosure Document and do not represent the Commission’s final decision on the matter. Affected parties now have the opportunity to respond to the proposals. That said, the document may be interpreted as confirmation of the European Commission’s intentions. We will know for sure in November at the latest.

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When high-yielding harvests are not enough to secure success for today’s soybean producers, checkoff dollars help ensure a strong, profitable future for producers through driving demand at home and abroad. Administered by the United Soybean Board (USB), producers invest 0.5 percent market price per bushel, known as a checkoff, into a fund. Used for research, market development, promotion and expansion, the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board (ASPB) manages half of all checkoff dollars collected in the state and the USB adds the rest to the national checkoff fund*. Run by 69 volunteer farmers and directors, the USB is based in St. Louis, Missouri with activities monitored by paid staff. Nominated by their state’s soybean board, or Qualified State Soybean Boards (QSSB), they are appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Three members of the USB’s board of directors hail from Arkansas. Soybeans in Arkansas Traditionally one of the largest agriculture enterprises in the state with more than 3-million acres of soybean fields in 56 percent of the counties, Arkansas is one of the top 10 soybean producing states in the country. - Animal agriculture is the number one customer of soybean, 98 percent of soybean meal feeds livestock and poultry. - Broiler chickens consume about 40 percent of the domestic supply of soybean meal. - By 2020, China’s demand for U.S. soy will increase by 37 percent with increased demand for protein. - Approximately 30 percent of soybeans are considered a double crop. Following spring’s wheat harvest, soybeans are planted, allowing the harvest of two row crops in one year. - Optimum planting in Arkansas is between May 5 – July 5 and they will be harvested between October 15 and November 20. - Irrigation-furrow via flood and sprinkler is common practice across more than 2-million acres of soybeans. *Since checkoff dollars are dedicated to research and promotion efforts, the American Soybean Association (ASA) advocates on state and national legislative and regulatory policy issues.

Jiali (Scarlett) is a rising senior who attends Belmont High School. Her hobbies include journaling, drawing, as well as listening to true crime podcasts! She was admitted into the prestigious Stanford Humanities Institute in 2022. Over the past three years, she has also won awards from the Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. She joined BFL during the summer of 2021 as a writing instructor and taught writing classes for other programs. She is looking forward to working with you!

Scooby doo this crap getting all hyped up because Doctor Strange uses it in the Spider-Man: No Way Home. Stay tuned for the full picture. Spider-Man: No way home is now no newer for us. Because of the trailers, many things are now coming up which are attached to the character directly or indirectly. Let us look at the full insights. Although all the characters are equally important in Spider-Man: No way home, villains and heroes are paramount to be considered. On a similar note, the fans were all ears when Doctor strange quoted Spider Man that “Scooby doo this crap.” Spider-Man: No way home trailer this time has come up with suspense; surprisingly, people wonder why Doctor strange calls Peter Parker like this. The whole incident has a clear logic behind it because villains in the movie do not recognize Peter Parker as Spider-Man, as Doc ock also narrates Peter Parker as “You’re not Peter Parker.” Apart from some particular scenes, more than half of the film is based on villains targeting Peter Parker and among the villains. In the movie, Doctor strange firmly believes that all spider man villains have to die; eventually, Peter Parker wants the opposite, i.e., he wants to save them all. Since the first time the trailers of a movie were released, fans are in no surprise breaking each scene into different segments and trying to understand the scenes in clarity. Moreover, in one scene, the fans have understandably noticed Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man eyes. If we just remove away a bit from the track, then the whole line “Scooby doo this crap” has a logical meaning within itself. According to many experts, the line is related to a joke, which was very well crafted in three Ghosts of Scooby-Doo, where a warlock (who looks a lot like the MCU Doctor Strange) helps Scooby. The gang returns thirteen dangerous ghosts to captivity in a chest. It is directly related to the Scooby-doo part because in the cartoon also, it is seen that a bunch of kids let all the ghosts try to fix the chest, and similarly it is noticed in Spider-Man: No Way Home also where a kid helps the villains to fix up where they come from. This particular incident shows that both things have so much in common. The whole theme of the particular incident is creative and shows a great observation by the producers and scriptwriter that they inserted it here.

The second Loreto College Social Responsibility Awards evening took place recently. This biannual event involves members of the Loreto family nominating worthy recipients, who have gone that ‘extra mile’ and made a real difference in their own communities or further afield. The Sports Hall was decked out in appropriate finery, musicians played and refreshments were provided, as award winners and guests mixed amiably on a warm sunny evening. Opening proceedings, Principal Peter McGhee welcomed everyone and referred to his long association both with the college and with Catholic education in Manchester generally. He reminded the audience that this was Loreto’s opportunity to recognise in a formal way the often unsung achievements of so many of the wider Loreto family. These reflections were echoed by the guest speaker, Gulwali Passarlay, who enthralled the audience with his account of a journey, both literal and metaphorical, that took him from a happy childhood in Afghanistan, to a flat in Manchester and the status of an asylum seeker. Gulwali emphasised the fact that no one chooses to be a refugee and he asked the audience to consider the dilemma of his mother, having to send two teenage children on a perilous journey half way across the world. Now a successful student and published author of a fascinating memoir (The Lightless Sky) Gulwali spoke passionately of the empowering impact of education on the lives of young people. There then followed a procession of truly remarkable, mostly young, people, either highly commended or winners of the various categories. The audience heard of numerous charitable endeavours in the Manchester area, focused on the under represented and vulnerable, sometimes working through faith organisations but often simply the altruistic acts of caring young people. There was recognition for the coordinator of the college Oxbridge programme, for those staff who undertook the trip to Kolkata to work with the Loreto sisters, and those who provide leadership and inspiration on the pilgrimage to Lourdes each year. There was praise for staff members who work tirelessly to support those of our students who are experiencing difficulties in their lives and have to overcome numerous barriers in order to achieve success. The presentation of two special awards rounded off the evening. Sister Orla Treacy has taken the Loreto message and mission to one of the most troubled and impoverished areas of the world, South Sudan. She is the chief administrator of the Loreto Rumbek Mission in Maker Kuei, overseeing a boarding secondary school for girls, a co-educational primary school, and a women and child-centric primary healthcare facility. Despite the devastating consequences of war in Rumbek, and the many barriers to women and girls in the community, Sister Orla remains filled with hope and the Loreto schools stand as a beacon of light for future South Sudanese generations. A special award was also presented to the recently retired Sean Gaughan. Deputy Principal Andrea Pritchard paid generous tribute to Sean, highlighting his years of loyal service to Loreto, in particular overseeing the massive rebuilding project, his unstinting support of his colleagues, and the wit and sagacity that he always displayed. This truly inspirational evening, organised with great efficiency by Alison Benson, represents a small, but heartfelt, acknowledgement of the selfless good works carried out by so many members of the wider Loreto family.

"It's also important to vary your stimuli. I always look for new things to shock the system. Just as you make muscles grow by shocking them, you make the mind grow by shocking it." This is a clever (and beautifully illustrated!) concept of staking your claim on an asteroid, moon or planetary surface. In this case, the surface of Deimos, one of the moons of Mars. Here is an illustration of the stake-markers used to claim a designated area: (From Placement of claim stake-markers from The Radium World by Frank K. Kelly ) Half-stumbling, half-walking, half-crawling on our knees over sharp-pointed slides of jagged rock, panting with an almost unbearable thirst, sweating beneath the load of our armor, we labored at the task for three unforgettable hours, carefully keeping our faces averted from the siren brightness of the Pool. But at last the job was done. We were very confident that our claims were now impregnable, incontestable... See also the earliest reference to asteroid mining from Edison's Conquest of Mars (1898) by Garrett P. Serviss. Compare to asteroid mining (blasting) from Asteroid of Gold (1932) by Clifford Simak, the meteor miner from Salvage in Space (1933) by Jack Williamson, asteroid claim law from Jurisdiction (1941) by Nat Schachner, space placers from The Day We Celebrate (1941) by Nelson S. Bond, the asteroid mining robot from Catch That Rabbit (1944) by Isaac Asimov, the asteroid mine from Love Among the Robots (1946) by Emmett McDowell, the coal mole from The Web Between the Worlds (1979) by Charles Sheffield, and asteroid metal from The Mechanical Monarch (1958) by E.C. Tubb. Want to Contribute an Ulm Sleep Pods For The Homeless 'The lid lifted and she crawled inside...' Prophetic Offers Lucid Dreaming Halo With Morpheus-1 AI ''Leads trail away from insertion points on her face and wrist... to a lucid dreamer...' More Like A Tumblebug Than A Motorcycle 'It is about the size and shape of a kitchen stool, gyro-stabilized on a single wheel...' Tesla Camera-Only Vision Predicted In 1930's SF 'By its means, the machine can see.' First Ever Proof Of Water On Asteroids 'Yes, strangely enough there was still sufficient water beneath the surface of Vesta.' Aptera Solar EV More Stylish Than Heinlein Steel Tortoise 'When confronted by hills, or rough terrain, it did not stop, but simply slowed until the task demanded equaled its steady power output.' Gigantic Space Sunshade Would Fight Global Warming '...the light of the sun had been polarized by two crossed fields so that no radiation could pass.' Untethered Spacewalk's 50th Anniversary 'But that space walk of mine wasn't so very amazing.' ESA Designs Huge Inflatable Moonbase 'It was like being inside a balloon; indeed, that was exactly where he was.' AlphaGarden Robot Cares For Gardens Better Than Humans '...a simple clock-set servok with pipe and hose arms.' |Home | Glossary | Science Fiction Timeline | Category | New | Contact Us | FAQ | Advertise | Technovelgy.com - where science meets fiction™ Copyright© Technovelgy LLC; all rights reserved.

Boston is fortunate to have large, intact, precincts of fine scaled historic fabric whose character and conservation is carefully monitored through established regulatory processes. However, many historic neighborhoods in thriving cities have been significantly altered by modern, haphazard development. The resulting fragmentation makes the crafting of conservation guidelines a nuanced and daunting exercise, especially as these are often contested spaces in which community aspirations compete with development forces to preserve the integrity and affordability of their district. Nowhere is this more evident than in Chinatown, cleaved by two interstate highways and bounded by Boston’s high-rise downtown core, an intermodal transportation center and the continuously expanding Tufts New England Medical Center (TNEMC). For decades, with strong community support, Chinatown has struggled to simultaneously sustain its identity and cohesion as a neighborhood, while improving the quality of life for its inhabitants. The South Cove neighborhood that became Chinatown was built on fill, a process that began in the 1830s. The Chinese began to settle this area before 1880, following waves of Irish, Jewish and Syrian immigrants, and had established a coherent, identifiable community in roughly the area occupied today by the 1940s. The buildings of this precinct are highly varied from mid-19th century brick rowhouses through turn of the 20th century manufacturing lofts and a plethora of modern era and recent development. The purpose of this studio is to aid the community in the development of plans and guidelines to protect the integrity of those areas of Chinatown currently lacking historic designation; it will have two foci: The first will be to map and evaluate the physical and cultural history and general urban morphology of Chinatown with an eye to what has value and why. Students will identify ways in which resources may be protected, and where appropriate enhanced through sustainable development. Deliverables for this portion of the studio will be illustrated analytical maps identifying the type and location of historic fabric, with preliminary asset classification utilizing values-based conservation criteria and including a listing of general exterior character defining features. The second half of the studio will be a design/planning implementation exercise incorporating knowledge gained in the first half, using one of three types of options. The first is to propose a program and concept level design for a vacant site, suggested at this time to be Parcel R-1, a cleared site bounded by Tyler, Harvard and Hudson Streets. An alternative infill site may be proposed with the instructor’s concurrence. The second option is to renovate an existing building within the district such as the 125 Lincoln St. Parking garage – which would be adapted for non-automobile mixed use. The third choice, geared particularly to Planning students, is to develop and present a more in-depth conservation planning study. The studio will be informed by visits to the site, guest lectures, and meetings and a possible workshop with both community representatives and officials from the City of Boston.