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It all starts with people.
Meet some of the men and women of Acumatica and hear from them about the passionate, diverse, visionary community we have built together.
|Wellspring Family Services is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization on a mission to end family homelessness for good.
|For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs have worked to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
|World Central Kitchen is the first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
|The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people.
|Pasado's Safe Haven investigates animal cruelty crimes and provides sanctuary and rehabilitation to animals who have suffered from abuse and neglect.
Acumatica Cloud ERP is far more energy efficient than legacy on-premises solutions, and, in 2022 alone, we transitioned thousands of customers to our cloud solutions.
Beyond the impact of our product, Acumatica strives to reduce our own operational footprint wherever possible, and we have committed to offset all of the emissions we cannot immediately eliminate.
Acumatica Summit, our annual partner and customer event is the single largest contributor to our carbon footprint. Acumatica is fully committed to maintaining or further reducing emissions while increasing participation in this valued event.
|Acumatica has committed to set near- and long-term company-wide emission reductions in line with science-based net-zero with the SBTi. Learn more
|In 2023, TrustRadius awarded Acumatica the Tech Cares award for demonstrating a commitment to corporate social responsibility and making a positive impact on people and the planet. Learn more
|We are thrilled to be recognized as Visionary – the highest rating from MeetGreen – for Acumatica Summit 2023. Learn more
|In 2022 and 2023, Acumatica received a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, the world’s largest supplier of business sustainability ratings. Our Environment score places us in the top 14% of companies in our industry. Learn more
|In August 2021, Acumatica joined the Global Compact—the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Learn more
|In June 2021, Acumatica was recognized as Climate Neutral after achieving zero net carbon emissions. Learn more
Each year at the Acumatica Summit, we host our Women in Tech Luncheon to empower women from Acumatica and across our customer and partner ecosystem. In 2023, we extended this with the all-new Women in Tech Networking Reception.
In 2022, we also launched an online Women In Tech Forum within the Acumatica Community—a dedicated space for women to share their knowledge and experience, learn from and support one another, and transform the technology field into a cornerstone of equitable opportunity.
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To promote prosperity and protect the planet, the United Nations has created a shared blueprint of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—an international initiative about which Acumatica is passionate.
Our efforts focus on these four SDGs.
|Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
|Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation
|Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
|Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
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This vintage original print by Diana Thorne, was removed from the 1936 publication of “True Dog stories” by A.P. Terhune, making it approximately 87 years old.
It is a wonderful portrait of a German Shepherd puppy. Her intelligent and watchful nature is pictured as quite apparent at such an early age.
The title “The Age of Innocence”, and the artist’s signature are part of the printed page. It is covered in glass, and framed in a vintage gilded wood frame.The print is backed with what appears to be vintage floral wallpaper.
The entire piece (including the frame) measures 7 1/2″ tall x 6″ wide. The print and the frame are both in excellent condition.
Diana Thorne’s dog etchings are so admired because they capture the humor and energy of the dogs she portrays.This work of art stands beautifully alone, but it would also make an outstanding addition to a gallery grouping of similar prints in your home.
Don’t forget our free shipping within the USA. All of our items arrive gift-wrapped in our distinctive “houndstooth” paper!
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In August 2020, the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) released survey findings examining assessment-related changes made in the Spring 2020 semester. As part of that report, we examined the intersections of those findings with other COVID-19 related reports on the shift to remote instruction and students’ experience of teaching and learning during that time, offering considerations for practice in the fall and beyond. While August was only a month ago, in pandemic time it feels like at least 8 months have passed since the report was released. Based on conversations with assessment professionals and questions raised about learning in the fall, the report remains relevant all this time later.
I ended the report with a list of Do’s and Don’ts. A very non-NILOA thing to do. Normally, we offer reflective questions, provide examples, and give options and resources, but we do not outline what should and should not be done. However, the confluence of findings was clear. There are some things we should be doing and some things we shouldn’t be doing when it comes to supporting student learning and there is one in particular that I would like to focus upon in this blog. It is the point that we are still in a pandemic, an inequitable one, and we should not cause further harm. As stated in the report, “Do not support, enable, or endorse policies that perpetuate further inequities or fuel negative perceptions of students” (Jankowski, 2020, p. 24).
So what policy am I concerned about? The policy in question is the focus upon how faculty should address the possibility of cheating. Instead of offering tips and tricks on how to make assignments more engaging and authentic to students, I want to reflect on trust and the larger issues at play behind the cheating conversation.
Students and Cheating
The concern raised by faculty and others about student cheating is the potential for increased cheating by students during a pandemic. This is, of course, based on the heightened stress to perform well in a time of upheaval and uncertainty, the removal of students from being in front of the faculty member who can gaze down upon them while they take an exam, and faculty concerns about the quality of online education in general.
We know that students who are going to cheat are more likely to do so in high stakes or high stress situations. We know that some students cheat, regardless of if there is a pandemic or if the class is in person. In a large lecture hall, it is easy to take someone’s student card and swipe in, take a test and leave. If a student is going to cheat, they will find a way. There wouldn’t be an industry where you can buy a completed assignment if that wasn’t the case. But the industry and the effort needed to cheat come from a place of privilege—it requires time and resources to orchestrate as well as knowledge of how to navigate the educational system. Time and resources is something that our students have in limited supply during this pandemic. If a student is struggling to live, it is highly unlikely they will choose buying a completed exam paper over food, hence the “Maslow’s before Bloom’s” consideration.
However, my concern is not related to the fact that there will always be some students who game any system we put in place. I would argue we shouldn’t build systems to shut out the outliers who will find a way around it regardless. My fundamental concern also does not lie with the equity and legal issues related to some of the faculty attempts to curb perceived student cheating. They are worth mentioning though before moving to my biggest concern. A sampling include:
1. Requiring video monitoring for students that do not have access to such technology as an embedded camera, a device that can handle it, or bandwidth capability is an equity issue.
2. Requiring video monitoring in someone’s home or the home where other people are living including minor children who cannot give consent to be on camera is an invasion of privacy, especially when there is no guarantee that a secluded or quiet area can be found.
3. Requiring students who have computers to download and run software programs on their personal device that require “access” to various functionalities of the system with no clear educational value is a legal issue.
4. My fundamental concern is this one: Not listening to or believing students about their lived situation or ability to engage in proctored approaches and choosing instead to believe that they are lying and trying to game the system is an ethical issue.
It is the last point raised—about lack of trust, beliefs about students, and the decoupling of community between faculty and students—in a time of crisis that is the center of my concern. One could argue that if a student chooses to still try to learn during a pandemic, their commitment to education should be a given. It is easier to opt out at this juncture than to remain in. I think we can say that students are serious about being there. But behind the “cheating question” is that faculty essentially are saying what they truly believe about their students. That without direct oversight and threats, students will inherently cheat. That students fundamentally don’t care about education. And that their job as a faculty member is to stop the student base nature of cheating – not to teach or lift them up, but to watch students out of the corner of their eye because students cannot be trusted. Imagine if you came to a class and the welcome began with a faculty member stating, “Hello, none of you are to be trusted, I won’t believe what you say, and I don’t care about your personal situation. Let’s begin.” That opening really gets a student excited and connected at a time where we need greater connectivity.
The pandemic has led people to reflect—do I like where I live, work, am I doing what I really want, is this the society I want to support or how can I make a change for the future? If higher education does not reflect on the belief that students do not care and the creation of policies around that belief, if we don’t interrogate our assumptions about who our students are, why they are in education, what my role as a faculty member entails, and what supporting learning really looks like—then we will not solve the underlying issue with cheating by creating more authentic assessments. Because beneath that assessment is my belief that students are not to be trusted.
In the report it states,
“Compassion and understanding of who our students are should drive decisions as opposed to starting from a point of assuming the worst of our students. Instead of designing learning to block perceptions of increased online cheating (Lederman, 2020) or assuming that because a pass/fail option is offered to students that they would disengage from their learning without the blunt force of a grade to drive them, built upon the perception that students do not want to or will not work hard or learn, we need to develop policies and practices that support and help students (Jankowski, 2020, p. 25).”
So when asked about the best means to curb cheating or which proctoring software to use, I would instead probe to the deeper questions about role, purpose, beliefs, and pedagogy that are side-stepped in our current conversations. Our students need our support now more than ever and they don’t need to add tackling fundamental trust issues or concerns about their authenticity in order to get an education to their daily to-do list.
As assessment professionals, we focus on the learning and the many ways students can demonstrate what they know and can do. That isn’t to say that we shouldn’t be supporting faculty to develop more engaging, meaningful assignments, or that there aren’t instances where proctoring is useful. It does mean that we need to pause and reflect and consider the implications to trust and community of our decisions before acting.
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Airy cut-flower filler.The airy flower plumes add sparkle to bouquets and landscapes. A productive filler for bouquets, and a carefree bedding plant. For cut-flower production, keep harvested for second and subsequent flushes of stems. Ht. 24–32". Avg. 38,300 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 60-64°F (16-18°C).
SOWING: Transplant (recommended): We recommend transplanting rather than direct seeding because young seedlings can easily be mistaken for grass weeds, making the first cultivation/weeding difficult. Sow 5-6 weeks before last frost in a light, sterile soilless mix in individual containers or seedling trays. Cover seed lightly to aid germination.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Well-drained soil.
PLANT SPACING: 10-12".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Fresh: Harvest when flower spikes are fully opened.
USES: Excellent cut flower. Filler in bouquets and mixed containers.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Panicum elegans
Shipping is an additional 15-29 business days depending on location. Shipping time will be provided at checkout.
If seeds fail to leave China, we will refund your payment 100%. But if seeds fail to reach you due to customs problem on your side which we were not informed in advance, we will not be able to bear any loss, and no refund will be made.
We sell only viable plants seeds online, and test germination of our seeds from time to time. So we will not be able to refund for seeds that clients fail to germinate, unless we are convinced that it's truly problem of our seeds.
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After submission, We will reply to you within 24 hours. Please be patient.
CHARGEBACKS & DISPUTES
Please contact us by email before opening a merchant chargeback or payment dispute, as we can generally resolve the issue before that takes place. Any chargebacks and disputes disable our ability to issue refunds or credits due to funds being frozen.
REFUND, EXCHANGE AND RETURN
Customers have the right to request a refund/ return/ exchange within 14 days from the delivery date. Our Customer Service team will offer the best solutions for specific situations.
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Thank you for visiting and shopping at Affinis Motor Sports LLC. Following are the terms and conditions that constitute our Shipping Policy.
Domestic Shipping Policy & Shipment processing time
All orders are processed within 2-3 business days. Orders are not shipped or delivered on weekends or holidays.
If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed by a few days. Please allow additional days in transit for delivery. If there will be a significant delay in shipment of your order, we will contact you via email or telephone.
Shipping rates & delivery estimates
Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout. If no shipping charge is shown upon checkout, we will contact you and invoice shipping separately. We cannot calculate ever changing rates for some items coming in from Japan, Australia, or other countries when special ordered.
Special order items can take anywhere from 1 week to several months depending on vendor lead time. Please check with us before placing an order.
Special order products
Any item that requires options to be selected such as Hypertune intakes requiring anodizing, runner and injector configurations and combinations, is considered a special order / made to order / drop shipped product. These special order products cannot be cancelled once shipped. Exchanges will be given for defective products. If the merchant is unable to send a replacement item, refund will be given once the item is returned to us.
Please inquire on which items are special ordered, made to order before placing your order if you are unsure.
If the vendor is unable to fulfill and order in a timely manner then we may choose to cancel the order and have the merchant refund us.
International Shipping Policy
We currently do not ship outside the U.S.
We accept returns on unused products within 30 days of delivery. Excludes custom order products and specialty order items.
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Air Ambulance Services in Panjim
Best Air Ambulance Services in Panjim
Critically ill or injured patients can be transported in life-saving ways by air ambulance services, which are an essential part of emergency medical care. These services are particularly vital in rural or difficult-to-reach locations where conventional ground ambulances would not be able to deliver prompt and effective medical care. For patients in need of immediate medical assistance in Panjim, the availability of air ambulance services can be the difference between life and death.
Air Ambulance – India
The Air Ambulance India is a reputable company with a sizable network all over India where we assist in medical situations by offering our Air Ambulance services to those in need. The Air Ambulance India will offer all pre-medical emergency critical care.
Patients who require long-distance transportation might consider using air ambulance services. Traffic, road restrictions, and other issues might slow down conventional ground ambulances, delaying the patient’s arrival at the hospital. In contrast, air ambulances can fly directly to their destination, which can help save valuable time in emergency situations.
Air Ambulance-India in Panjim
The Indian state of Goa’s capital is Panjim, often spelled Panaji. It is a fascinating and scenic city noted for its rich history, culture, and architecture that is situated on the banks of the Mandovi River.
One of Panjim’s primary draws is the Old Town, which is home to numerous exquisitely maintained colonial-era structures. The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, which is situated at the top of a hill and provides breathtaking views of the city, is the most prominent of these. The Fontainhas Heritage Quarter, a lovely neighborhood famous for its colorful homes, winding streets, and cute shops, is another must-see site.
Panjim is well-known not just for its historical and architectural landmarks but also for its delectable cuisine. In the city’s numerous eateries, cafes, and food stands, visitors can choose from a vast selection of regional and foreign cuisines. Some of the must-try foods are fish curry, a popular seafood dish frequently served with rice, and vindaloo, a fiery meat dish that is a hallmark of Goan cuisine.
Any emergency medical needs you may have while traveling by air ambulance can now be met thanks to Air Ambulance India in Panjim. In addition to working with knowledgeable professionals, we have experience delivering emergency medical services. Our medical team assistants offer seamless care to patients who are in the most urgent circumstances.
Air Ambulance Services - Why You Need One in Panjim
The ability to quickly and safely transport patients to specialized medical institutions is one of the main reasons air ambulance services are so crucial. Air ambulance services in Panjim are designed to respond rapidly in emergencies
Patients who have severe wounds or illnesses frequently need care that is not offered at nearby facilities. Transporting patients to locations with the specialized tools and knowledge necessary to deliver the best care is made possible by the use of air ambulance services in Panjim.
The fact that air ambulance services may deliver medical attention while in motion is another significant benefit.
Many air ambulances include cutting-edge medical technology and are manned with skilled medical professionals who can administer life-saving care while the patient is in the air. This is crucial for critically ill individuals who need ongoing care and observation.
Finally, it should be noted that air ambulance services are an essential part of emergency medical care, particularly in isolated or difficult-to-reach locations like Panjim. They offer prompt, secure, and effective transportation to specialized medical institutions, as well as on-the-road medical care.
It is crucial to think about include coverage for air ambulance services in your medical insurance policy or to have an emergency plan in place in case of an emergency.
What is the price of an air ambulance service?
The cost of air ambulance services can vary greatly depending on factors including distance, the requirement for medical equipment, and the type of aircraft used. Air Ambulance India provides the most reasonable and reliable air ambulance services to make sure that everyone has simple access to high-quality medical care and treatment.
To ensure that the patient travels comfortably and serenely, we strive hard to provide the best air ambulance services. Patients who need pre-hospital care and treatment before going to the hospital of their choosing can get help from our medical professionals in Panjim.
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Using a business projector is one of the best ways to make your presentations more interesting and engaging. If you’re having a hard time finding one that fits your business’s needs, here are the factors you need to consider before making a purchase.
If your projector doesn’t produce enough brightness, it will yield muddy and blurred images, even when the lights in the room are dimmed or turned off. This is why the light source and light output should be two of the first things you should look at when purchasing a projector.
Look for an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Lumen rating on the projector's lamp. This will tell you how much light the device can produce and help you determine if it’s the right fit for your needs. An ANSI Lumen rating of 1,000 is a good starting point, but you may need to get a projector with higher ratings if your conference room has a lot of ambient light.
A projector’s connectivity options affect its price and functionality. For example, projectors that feature VGA and USB connections can only connect to an older TV or computer. Those that have Bluetooth, HDMI, and Wi-Fi capabilities can connect to more device types. The latter, however, usually costs higher than the former.
Some projectors feature multiple aspect ratios that enable them to project images on the front or back of the screen. These projectors can be mounted on the ceiling of your conference room, which means they take up less space and are easier to set up.
As their name suggests, front projectors can project on just the front of the screen and are often laid flat on a table or surface. Although a little cumbersome, these projectors are mobile and very easy to use, which is why they remain quite popular among users.
The contrast ratio refers to the difference between the darkest black and the brightest white in the image produced by the projector. The higher the contrast ratio, the clearer your pictures will be. High-contrast projectors also typically enable users to modify text quality and image depth.
Using sharp, vivid visuals can enhance the quality and appeal of your presentation. On top of incorporating high-resolution images and videos, make sure to use a projector with a 1080p (Full HD) native resolution. If your company can afford it, you may even choose 4K projectors.
If your business is looking to purchase new projectors or needs help optimizing what you already have, don't hesitate to ask. We're a team of tech experts that will ensure that you can make the most out of your investments. Get in touch with us right away!
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A car gets a flat tire on the Interstate one day. The lady driver eases it over onto the shoulder of the road. She carefully steps out of the car and opens the trunk. She then takes out two cardboard men, unfolds them and stands them at the rear of the vehicle facing oncoming traffic. The lifelike cardboard men are in trench coats and appear naked to approaching drivers.
Not surprisingly, the traffic became snarled and backed up. It wasn't very long before a police car arrives. The Officer, clearly enraged, approaches the lady of the disabled vehicle yelling, "What is going on here?"
"My car broke down, Officer" says the woman, calmly.
"Well, what the hell are these obscene cardboard pictures doing here by the road?!" asks the Officer.
"Well, those are my emergency flashers!" she replies.
My wife asked me to buy ORGANIC vegetables from the market. I went and looked around and couldn't find any. So I grabbed an old, tired looking employee and said, "These vegetables are for my wife. Have they been sprayed with any poisonous chemicals?"
The produce guy looked at me and said, "No. You'll have to do that yourself."
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Many people will customize group sculptures of figures. They are very temperamental. This ancient Apollo baths sculpture has many figures in total. Apollo sits leisurely on a chair with a footbath in front of it. There are many maids around to serve him, some wipe their feet, some pour water. The different actions and expressions of each character in ancient marble statues are vivid and lifelike. The carvings of a vase pattern in ancient marble statues are all very delicate. Our artists show you very unique group sculptures.
The deterrence and majesty of Apollo baths sculptures are in harmony with his elegance and beauty. Ancient marble statues are a symbol of male beauty in ancient Greek art. His beautiful figure and super talent have made him popular with many goddesses. Nine muses often accompanied him. When Leto gave birth to Apollo, many goddesses came to welcome his birth. Among the many Olympus gods, Apollo is the most respected. He is the most versatile, beautiful, and handsome male god in Greek mythology. The ancient marble statues of Apollo are also a symbol of male beauty. The story of his birth is recorded in many ancient Greek mythological materials, such as “Book Bank”, “Song of Delos”, “Homer Ode” and so on.
This is an eternal God, the light source and power itself. As the most beautiful man in the world, Apollo baths sculpture is the prototype of beauty. People usually use swans, eagles, wolves, and Zhili as sacrifices to him. Apollo baths sculpture is an energetic, full-blooded young man. His appearance is dignified and majestic. His face is handsome, with long hair that radiates fragrance and slightly floats on his shoulders. On his head, he wears a crown woven with branches and leaves of laurel, Eros, olive, or water lily. The ancient marble statues of the god of light are usually dressed in luxury, head up to the blue sky, and sing loudly with a lyre. He sometimes carries his silver bows and quiver, sometimes with a golden sword.
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Located near the entrance to the Library Marketplace, the ALA Store will offer a wide range of posters, bookmarks, clothing, gift books and more during the 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. Store hours are:
• Friday, June 23: 12:00pm – 5:30pm
• Saturday, June 24: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Sunday, June 25: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Monday, June 26: 8:30am – 2:00pm
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is set to confer an honorary lifetime membership upon award-winning singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist Dolly Parton for her longstanding support and commitment to inspiring a love of books and reading. Recommended by the ALA Executive Board and elected by the ALA Council, honorary membership is the highest honor given by the Association and conferred upon a living person whose outstanding contributions have made a lasting impact on librarianship, libraries, and the communities they serve.
Located in the Library Marketplace at Booth #1833, the ALA Store will offer a wide range of promotional, continuing education, professional development, and gift items during the 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. You can also get free shipping on all book orders placed and prepaid in the ALA Store (posters, bookmarks, and other gift-type items are not eligible for free shipping). Store hours are:
CHICAGO — Tony Award-winning performer, actress, singer-songwriter, and philanthropist Idina Menzel and her sister, author and educator Cara Mentzel, have been named honorary chairs of Library Card Sign-Up Month. This September, Idina and Cara will join the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to sing the praises of a library card. Also in September, the sisters’ debut picture book, Loud Mouse, about a little mouse named Dee who loves to sing very loudly, will be released by Disney Hyperion.
CHICAGO – The Spring/Summer 2022 ALA Graphics catalog delivers a range of exciting posters and bookmarks to inspire and encourage readers of all ages. The cover displays the new Banned Books Week poster which offers the important and timely message that “Books Unite Us.
CHICAGO — Spring has sprung and ALA would like to put a spring in your step with savings on a wide range of materials. Now through June 3, head to the ALA Store and save 50% on more than 400 products, including professional development books, posters, bookmarks, gift items, t-shirts, and more.
CHICAGO – The winter ALA Graphics catalog delivers a host of exciting posters and bookmarks to inspire and encourage readers of all ages. Gracing the cover is a new poster by artist Michaela Goade, recipient of the 2021 Caldecott Medal for “We Are Water Protectors” written by Carole Lindstrom.
CHICAGO — The fall ALA Graphics catalog delivers a host of exciting posters and bookmarks encouraging and inspiring readers of all ages. Actor, producer, and director Channing Tatum stars on the cover in a new celebrity READ® poster.
CHICAGO — Effective July 1, 2021, the Chicago Distribution Center will provide customer service and fulfillment for the ALA Store. We look forward to working with this state-of-the-art distribution and fulfilment operation, also a non-profit organization.
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This shortage is being seen in both the airline and the cargo industries. With such a small pool of applicants to choose from, these two sectors are battling to get the most qualified available candidates. Many pilots are increasingly being wooed to get behind the controls of passenger planes over cargo flights—frankly, it’s tough to compete with jobs perks like fixed schedules and free flights for your family across the world.
Online tracking and reporting tools: Real-time GPS tracking and web-based client access to quote, book and track your shipments with the ability to analyze carrier and client shipment data to help lower your costs. Proactive compliance: Our supply chain experts help ensure regulatory compliance on both sides of the border.
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What if that wasn’t the real story? What if there was more to it? Let's meet Mary and her little lamb....
Mary liked to wander in the forest after her chores were done, picking flowers to weave into crowns or skipping stones down at the creek. It was hard because it was so shallow, but Mary was the village’s champion rock skipper.
One day, Mary was wandering in the woods collecting her favorite flowers- daisies. The sunlight was particularly bright that day and glinted golden in her honey blonde hair. Mary was an unusually pretty girl, with porcelain skin, the barest hint of freckles, and luminous blue eyes. She wore a simple cotton dress, perfect for a jaunt in the woods.
This day was the perfect day. The smell of rain from yesterday’s squall still hung in the air, mingling with the smells of late summer. The sun was bright and warm on Mary’s face. Mary skipped through the forest, heading to her favorite flower collecting spot that wasn't too far from the creek.
As Mary played, her glinting hair and shining eyes caught the notice of someone, something that was in the woods with her. A faerie leered at her from behind an old oak tree, using faerie glamour to hide itself from her sight. It is the way of the fae folk to covet anything of beauty and to think of humans as nothing more than playthings. This faerie was no exception.
It flitted from tree to tree, easily keeping pace with the human girl. Under its glamour, a wicked grin was spreading as it finally decided on a plan. Its sharp teeth would have glimmered in the sun, were it not disguised.
It had been watching her for several days now, taking note of her interests, her likes and dislikes. Like all young girls, Mary had a fondness for anything cute and fluffy. Snickering evilly to itself, the faerie manipulated its glamour to disguise itself as a fluffy, little lamb. Feigning weakness and fear, it scrambled out from under a bush, bleating pathetically.
Mary started, dropping the stones she had been collecting to skip after she made herself a flower crown. She looked in fear towards the lamb, her eyes softening as she took in the poor, scared little thing. She pursed her lips, frowning.
“Poor wee thing, what are you doing out here? Did someone lose you?” she crooned, approaching the lamb tentatively, speaking softly, and moving slowly so as not to spook it. The lamb took a tentative step towards her outstretched hand, shaking. “It’s okay, I won’t hurt you,” she said, closing the last few inches between them to gently stroke the lamb’s head. Mary sat crisscross on the ground and, with much hesitation, the lamb eventually climbed onto her lap.
From that day on, everywhere that Mary went, that lamb was sure to go. It followed her as she did all of her daily chores, whenever she went into town, and on her excursions out to the woods. Mary came to love her little lamb, with its snow white fleece and big, adoring eyes. Soon everyone in the village knew of Mary and her little lamb.
When summer came to an end, Mary went back to school one day. Of course, her little lamb had to tag along. Mary tried to get it to go back home, but the lamb wouldn’t be deterred. When she reached the school, there was no hiding the lamb. Delighted by the infamous lamb, the children began to laugh and play. Mary smiled shyly, laying one hand on the lamb's head.
The teacher came outside to usher the unruly children into the classroom, scolding Mary for distracting them and breaking the school’s rule against pets. Mary cried, arms around her lamb’s neck, but the teacher wouldn’t let the little lamb come into the classroom.
All day, Mary looked forlornly out the window at her little lamb, who had lingered near. It was waiting patiently until Mary reappeared.
Finally, the school day ended and Mary and the rest of the children ran outside, squealing with delight. They were so excited to play with the little lamb! Spooked by the sudden noise and sound, the lamb bolted, running as fast as it could back towards the cottage and the forest.
The faerie’s plan had gone perfectly. Mary was so in love with her little lamb now that she chased it as fast as her legs would carry her, faster than any of the other children, running after it into the woods. She quickly lost everyone and was soon out of sight. The faerie had completely captured her heart; Mary was as good as its now.
It lead her on a merry chase deeper and deeper into the woods where the sun almost didn’t show anymore. When it tired of the chase, it settled into a clearing of droopy blue flowers, curling up in a fluffy little ball in the middle of the field. Mary rushed in shortly after, sobbing, with tears streaming down her face. When she saw her lamb laying down in the field, she collapsed beside it, hugging it to her and crying. “Oh my little lamb, I was so scared! I thought you would be lost forever!”
Soon, her sobs died down and she began to feel her eyelids drooping. She rubbed at her eyes roughly and tried to stand, but found that she couldn’t. The sweet, gentle scent of the blue flowers filled her every thought and soon, she was curled up fast asleep in the field, her cheek pressed into a patch of soft, dewy moss.
Once her breathing became even, the lamb stood up and shook out its fur. There was a shimmer of light and the faerie shed its glamour standing over her, grinning viciously in triumph. It scooped her up in its arms and set off deeper into the woods, whistling a jaunty tune as Mary slumbered.
Mary’s mother, father, brother, and the villagers looked and looked all over the woods for her. They called her name until they went hoarse. After a few days, the villagers stopped looking, but her family kept trying, searching high and low. After a few weeks, they stopped looking too. Mary and her little lamb were never seen again.
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Oakmoss Soy Candle
Our Private Reserve Series features signature fragrance blends and beautiful, glass vessels that create an elegant and relaxing aromatherapy experience.
Our Oakmoss candle offers a fresh fragrance for fans of woodsy fragrance blends. Orange, grapefruit, sage and lavender are blended with oakmoss, amber, and tonka and hints of eucalyptus and juniper for a beautiful, woodland meadow vibe that's both earthy and modern.
It's infused with natural essential oils, including sage, lavandin, and orange.
Wonderfully clean and fragrant : Made of all-natural soy wax with lead-free, cotton wicks and fragrances that are free from carcinogens, reproductive toxins, and other potentially hazardous chemicals often found in fragrance.
Net weight 7 or 13 ounces. Hand-poured in Napa Valley, California.
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At the Alhambra School District, we believe it is essential to educate the Whole Child. We equip our students to become the leaders of tomorrow through rigorous, engaging education that focuses on the four A's: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities. An Alhambra education combined with state-of-the-art technologies, and extracurricular opportunities, not only educates the Whole Child but prepares our students to be successful in life. Join the Alhambra family today!
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Among other things, our district offers:
- 1:1 devices for all students
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- Free full-day kindergarten across the district
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hand printed HOUSE SPARROW linocut greetings card
Hand printed from an original hand cut linocut. Each card is hand printed (using my trusty spoon!) from a lino cut onto brown card.
Due to the nature of lino printing, there may be minor variations in the print finish to the cards shown on the image.
Cards are blank inside and come with a brown envelope and are individually cellophane packed. Card size is 6" x 6" when folded.
You can also choose to have your cards posted to you naked - without any cellophane. You will be able to choose this as you order.
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The United Nations Security Council has blacklisted three Houthi rebels linked to cross-border attacks from Yemen into Saudi Arabia and to fighting in the government’s last stronghold in the country’s north.
In a statement on Wednesday, the United Kingdom said it proposed the sanctions because the Houthi attacks into Saudi Arabia have killed and wounded civilians, while the Houthi offence in the central desert city of Marib has sought to cut off access to humanitarian aid and includes the use of child soldiers.
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The three rebels added to the UN sanctions blacklist are Houthi chief of general staff Muhammad Abd Al-Karim Al-Ghamari, assistant defence minister Saleh Mesfer Saleh Al Shaer and Yusuf Al-Madani, a prominent leader of Houthi forces.
According to the UN listing, Al-Ghamari “plays the leading role in orchestrating the Houthis’ military efforts that are directly threatening the peace, security and stability of Yemen, including in Marib, as well as cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia”.
Al Shaer, who is in charge of logistics, “assisted the Houthis in acquiring smuggled arms and weapons,” and as “Judicial Custodian” he was “directly involved in the widespread and unlawful appropriation of assets and entities owned by private individuals under arrest by the Houthis or forced to take refuge outside of Yemen,” the UN said.
It said Al-Madani is “commander of forces in Hodeida, Hajjah, Al Mahwit, and Raymah” engaged in activities threatening the peace, security and stability of Yemen.
The UN sanctions order all countries to immediately freeze the assets of the three Houthis and impose a travel ban on them.
Their addition brings the number of Yemenis under UN sanctions to nine, including Abdel-Malek al-Houthi, leader of the Houthi movement, and Yemen’s former president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, who reportedly died in December 2017.
Yemen has been convulsed by civil war since 2014, when Iran-backed Houthi rebels took control of the capital of Sanaa and much of the northern part of the country, forcing the internationally recognised government to flee to the south and then to Saudi Arabia.
A Saudi-led coalition entered the war in March 2015, backed by the United States, to try to restore President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi to power.
Despite a relentless air campaign and ground fighting, the war has deteriorated largely into a impasse and spawned the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The US has since suspended its direct involvement in the conflict.
In early 2020, the Houthis launched an offensive in the mostly government-held Marib province that has cost the lives of thousands of young people and left thousands of displaced civilians living in constant fear of violence and having to move again.
The Iran-aligned rebel group say they are fighting a corrupt system.
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Israel has reopened the Taba border post with Egypt that had been closed throughout the coronavirus pandemic, allowing limited number of people to cross to the Sinai peninsula for Passover holidays.
Tuesday’s move was the latest step towards normalcy for Israel, which has vaccinated more than half of its population of around 9.3 million against coronavirus, the world’s fastest per capita pace.
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From Tuesday through April 12, 300 Israelis will be allowed through to Taba on the Red Sea each day. To cross, individuals must be inoculated or have recovered from the coronavirus. A negative lab test is also required for travel in both directions.
The decision comes after the Israeli government approved a proposal by the tourism minister last week to form a ministerial committee that formulated a plan to let a limited number of Israelis travel to and from Sinai via the Taba border crossing.
Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula is a popular vacation spot for Israelis, especially during Passover, which marks the exodus of Jews from Egypt. The religious holiday began over the weekend.
While Israel’s vaccination rollout has been successful – with the health ministry saying serious cases had fallen from 800 at the end of last month to 467, vaccinations are going much slower in Palestinian areas.
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has relied on donations and limited supplies from Israel. The 5.5 million Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank and blockaded Gaza Strip have received only about 120,000 vaccines so far.
Israel has come under international criticism for not doing more to enable Palestinian vaccination.
It says Palestinians are responsible for such health measures in their semi-autonomous areas but critics, rights groups and some Democratic Party legislators in the US have pointed out that as an occupying power, Israel bears the responsibility for inoculating the population it exerts control over.
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Easy Gnome Ornament
Hello friends! How are y’all doing today? I hope you all are doing amazing and are super excited for the incoming Christmas celebrations. I know Christmas is still months away but I just can’t help it! Today we’re going to make some gnome ornaments that will be perfect on your doors, on your stairways and literally anywhere and everywhere in your home.
- cardboard triangle
- scraps of fabric and trim (lace, rick rack etc.)
- button or pom pom
- small styrofoam ball cut in half (a pom pom would work too)
- glue gun
- thread or yarn for hangin
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You will collect soiled linen for sorting, washing, ironing, dry cleaning, folding, and transferring to designated areas. You will also be responsible for laundering the clothes and uniforms of guests and crew members. You must know how to use cleaning chemicals, and operate equipment and devices properly. You must also report any equipment malfunctions, leaks, or problems to the Laundry Master. If you have laundry field experience or training, and excellent communication skills, you’re the person we want!
Royal Caribbean Group
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We’re proud of the way our team members from different cultural backgrounds, ages, races, religions, education levels, sexual orientation, genders, and disabilities come together to create the incredible vacation experiences we’re known for. We believe that the diversity of our employees plays a major role in our success.
We are proud of our entrepreneurial spirit, the force that drives us to innovate. It’s that state of mind that helps us see opportunity where others see only risk.
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Crochet Denim Purse
Use this crochet pattern to create a lovely little purse out of a pair of jeans! Crochet Denim Purse makes a wonderful gift, especially for a young girl.
Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook
Yarn Weight(1) Super Fine (27-32 stitches to 4 inches)
Read NextCute and Simple Crochet Gift Bags
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Hope House: Annie’s Story
Annie, age 22, comes from a rough family background. Raised on the streets by alcoholic parents, she became a Christian when she was miraculously healed of a brain tumor. Annie moved to our metropolitan city to try to find work so that she could support her mom financially.
Annie was introduced to a young man who was the only son of a reputable family from her homeland. They got married, but only two weeks into the marriage, he started drinking and became physically violent. He refused to reform, deciding instead to return to their homeland.
Shortly after his departure, Annie discovered she was pregnant. Due to her previous brain tumor, Annie was not strong physically. She had a hard pregnancy. In early February 2022, after a difficult delivery, she gave birth to a baby boy, David.
Annie is not sure how she will be able to keep working to support herself. Fearing shame, Annie often suffers from panic attacks, yet she has been unwilling to reach out to other believers from her same ethic background.
Our staff has provided help with practical and medical needs as well as spiritual and emotional support. Pray that Annie’s family will find freedom from addiction and that they will experience healing in Jesus’ name.
Alliance Women is committed to prayer and financial support for the Hope House maternity home ministry in Eastern Europe. We have set a goal to raise $20,000 for this life-giving ministry to migrant women.
To participate, please visit www.alliancewomen.org/give.
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IT’S OK TO WEAR ALPACA!
Alpaca fleece is one of the most ethical products currently available that is completely eco-friendly and cruelty-free at the same time.
Alpacas are not killed for their fur! Alpaca wool is obtained by shearing the alpaca. Shearing means that their fleece is cut off using a razor or special scissors. Alpacas are not killed (or harmed) during this process.
Alpacappella Jewellery fibre is ethically sourced from friendly farms (mainly British and American) which care for the health, safety and comfort of their animals.
What is it, then, that makes alpaca fibre so special? It is the combination of its softness, strength, warmth, and many other qualities that make the alpaca fibre unique.
Hypoallergenic. Alpaca fibre has virtually no lanolin and does not trigger allergic reactions in wearers.
Exceptionally soft – the lack of scales and smoothness of the fibre gives alpaca fibre a natural brightness as the smoother surface reflects the light better. The fibre texture of the alpaca hair is smooth, yet strong. Its fibres are soft, yet flexible
Low irritation factor – alpaca is soft thanks to its fibre texture. Fine grade fibre (average fewer than 22 microns) equates to comfortable wear. Alpaca fibre is more special compared to other wool types. Even wool fibres of a similar micron count can still have larger scales, like regular sheep wool, for example. Alpaca wool has small scales that don’t stick out much thanks to its low micron count, but also because it is alpaca: it just has smoother scales than other fibres.
Wide range of natural colours – available in at least 22 natural colours making alpaca a perfect ready-made candidate for eco-lines of jewellery
Sustainable – alpaca itself is a very environmentally friendly animal. When they eat, they don’t pull out the roots of the grass, leaving the land they graze on in perfect condition behind them. Additionally, they don’t have hard hooves, but a soft footbed that leaves no trace.
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Lightweight – you’ll be surprised to see that jewellery made out of alpaca fibre will be incredibly light! The hollow fibre of alpaca wool carries no weight because it is filled with air! This means that even though a creation might seem large and heavy, it will carry nothing but a lot of weightless air inside!
Flame-resistant – in case of fire, it does not melt onto the skin like synthetics
Water-repellent – fibre absorbs up to 20% of its weight in water with no negative sensation for the wearer
Wrinkle-free – thanks to its natural silky texture, products made with alpaca yarn will not wrinkle
Durable – alpaca has one of the highest resistance factors of all natural fibres. A human hair’s resilience is rated at 100, wool is 122.8, mohair is 136 and alpaca is rated at 358.5!
Most types of wool will start showing some pesky pills after a while. This is caused by friction. Alpaca fibre will not do this, which is another reason why alpaca jewellery will still look beautiful after years
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In the holiday apartments of AlpenParks there is a wide range of equipment available to indulge your culinary preferences. From refrigerators and ovens to stoves, toasters, microwaves, coffee makers and kettles - here you will find everything you need to develop and enjoy your culinary creations.
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by Crystal Grafton Combs, Nu Beta (U of Mississippi), International Vice President
I love so many things about the holiday season, from the glow of Christmas lights and Hanukkah candles to the taste of gingerbread cookies and spiced eggnog. My favorite thing about the holidays, however, is receiving cards from friends and sisters near and far. My husband and I were gifted a wire card holder in the shape of an ornament to celebrate our first Christmas together. Every year, I love to watch it fill up with the faces of my friends and their families as they share the highlights of their lives in a holiday card. It warms my heart, and it is literally the last piece of decoration that goes back into the attic in the New Year!
In much the same way that I love checking the mail each day for the arrival of new cards, I love listening to holiday songs! This includes such classics as “Auld Lang Syne.” Like me, you probably sing along at the stroke of midnight every year, but have you ever thought about what the lyrics actually mean? This year, I was curious. With just a bit of research, I learned that the words “auld lang syne” loosely translate to “for old times’ sake,” and the song is widely regarded as being written about love, preserving old friendships and remembering the events of the past year. The phrase, “we’ll take a cup of kindness yet,” relates to the toasts shared among people in celebration of their friendship.
Robert Burns, a celebrated poet and Scotsman, is said to have been so inspired by the words of the original poem by the same name that he was the first person to write them down and forward them to the Scots Musical Museum. It has long been a Scottish tradition to sing this song at each New Year while standing in a circle and holding hands. On the last verse, everyone in the circle crosses their arms so that their left hand is holding the hand of the person on their right, and their right hand holds that of the person on their left. At the end, everyone rushes to the middle to celebrate!
So much of what this song represents reminds me of our sisterhood – love, friendship and remembering shared experiences while holding hands, singing and promising to preserve old friendships. And all of this at the dawn of a New Year, filled with the hope of goals, dreams and vision boards just waiting to be fulfilled. As the holidays become fond memories and our lives return to the hustle and bustle of everyday activities, may you always find joy in our sisterhood, sharing a cup of kindness and spreading it around like confetti! Happy New Year!
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Although the Inquiry focused on the patentability of genetic materials and technologies, there are related intellectual property issues that have a bearing on research, commercialisation and healthcare in this field. Chapter 28 discusses the application of copyright law to the written representation of gene and protein sequences, and to databases holding genetic sequence information. It discusses the application of the fair dealing exception to copyright infringement for the purpose of research or study; and the need to achieve an appropriate balance between the rights of database owners and researchers. The Report recommends that the Copyright Act be amended to provide that research with a commercial purpose or objective is research in the context of fair dealing for the purpose of research or study. Further issues arise in relation to the practical exercise of fair dealing. The ALRC also makes recommendations in relation to technological protection measures and contract. As with some other recommendations in the Report, these are not directed solely at genetic databases. The Inquiry considered it preferable to correct systemic weaknesses highlighted by issues concerning genetic databases.
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Our Forest School
Our Forest School Practitioner is Mrs Chell.
This approach to outdoor learning encourages children to become independent, use their imagination, take appropriate risks within boundaries and initiate learning for themselves.
Forest School is a holistic approach to learning, incorporating children's individuality and develops their skills for lifelong learning. It can cover all six areas of learning, including the emotional and spiritual aspects of learning where self-esteem and self-confidence can grow and positive relationships with peers can be formed.
Forest School explores the outdoors and the natural environment with practical, useful activities all year round. It develops peer learning with the adults providing support and enabling activities to take place. The child's interest will be at the heart of any activity. Alsagers Bank Primary Academy has many additional policies which will be adhered to alongside this policy during regular Forest School sessions within our woodland.
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CapCut boasts a user-friendly interface designed to make video editing accessible to all levels of expertise. To effectively reverse audio, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the key elements of the CapCut interface.
1. Timeline: The timeline is the heart of CapCut‘s editing space. It allows you to organize your video and audio tracks in a chronological order. To reverse audio, locate the audio track on the timeline where you want the reversal to occur.
2. Audio Track Controls: CapCut provides intuitive controls for manipulating audio tracks. Look for the audio editing options, often represented by a speaker icon. Here, you can find features like volume adjustment, fade in/out, and, of course, the option to reverse the audio.
3. Split and Trim Tools: Precision is key when working with audio. CapCut offers tools to split and trim your audio clips. Use these tools to isolate the segment you want to reverse, ensuring a seamless audio reversal process.
4. Effects Panel: Dive into the effects panel to explore additional audio enhancements. While reversing audio is a distinctive feature, CapCut provides a range of effects that can complement and elevate your audio editing experience.
5. Undo and Redo: Video editing often involves experimentation. CapCut‘s interface includes the crucial undo and redo buttons, allowing you to revert or reapply changes with a simple click. This is especially handy when fine-tuning your audio edits.
6. Preview Window: CapCut offers a real-time preview window to see how your edits affect the overall video. Utilize this feature to ensure that the audio reversal aligns seamlessly with the visual elements of your project.
7. User-friendly Icons: Throughout the interface, CapCut uses clear and intuitive icons. Familiarize yourself with these symbols to navigate the platform effortlessly. Look for the backward-facing arrow or other relevant icons associated with audio manipulation.
By mastering these elements of CapCut‘s interface, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate the platform and harness the power of audio reversal for captivating and innovative video content.
Step-by-Step Guide to Reversing Audio
Unlock the full potential of CapCut by following this comprehensive step-by-step guide to reverse audio effortlessly and add a dynamic touch to your video projects.
- Open Your Project: Launch CapCut and open the video project you’re working on. Ensure that your audio track is visible on the timeline.
- Navigate to the Audio Track: Locate the audio track on the timeline where you want to apply the reversal effect. Click on the audio segment to select it.
- Access Audio Editing Options: Look for the audio editing options, usually represented by a speaker icon or a dedicated audio tab. Click on it to reveal a menu of audio manipulation tools.
- Find the Reverse Audio Feature: Within the audio editing options, search for the specific feature that allows you to reverse the audio. It might be labeled as “Reverse,” “Flip,” or have a similar descriptor.
- Apply the Reversal Effect: Once you’ve located the reverse audio feature, click on it to apply the reversal effect to the selected audio segment. CapCut often provides a real-time preview, allowing you to assess the changes immediately.
- Adjust as Needed: After applying the reversal effect, review the result. Use the timeline, split, and trim tools to fine-tune the duration and placement of the reversed audio. This step ensures a seamless integration with your video content.
Pro Tip: Consider experimenting with different segments of your audio track to explore various creative possibilities. The reverse audio effect can produce unique and engaging results when applied strategically.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to confidently reverse audio in CapCut, adding a captivating element to your videos. Remember to save your project regularly to preserve your edits and share your creatively enhanced content with your audience.
Tips and Tricks for Audio Enhancement
Elevate the audio quality of your CapCut projects with these valuable tips and tricks. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced editor, incorporating these techniques will take your audio enhancement skills to the next level.
- Utilize Equalization: CapCut offers an equalization tool that allows you to adjust the frequency balance of your audio. Use it to enhance specific elements, such as boosting bass for a richer sound or emphasizing high frequencies for clarity.
- Experiment with Filters: Explore CapCut’s collection of audio filters to add texture and character to your sound. Filters like reverb, chorus, and echo can introduce a cinematic or atmospheric quality to your audio.
- Layer Audio Effects: Combine multiple audio effects to create a unique blend. Experiment with layering effects like reverberation with the reversed audio to achieve a surreal and immersive auditory experience.
- Adjust Volume Dynamics: Ensure a balanced audio experience by adjusting volume levels dynamically. Smooth transitions between loud and soft moments can enhance the overall impact of your video.
- Explore Time Stretching: CapCut’s time-stretching feature allows you to manipulate the speed of your audio without affecting pitch. Experiment with this tool to create dramatic effects or synchronize audio with specific video moments.
- Employ Panning Techniques: Distribute sound across the stereo field using panning. This technique adds depth to your audio, creating a more immersive listening experience for your audience.
|Adjust frequency balance for richer and clearer audio.
|Experiment with reverb, chorus, and echo for unique textures.
|Manipulate audio speed without affecting pitch.
By incorporating these tips into your CapCut workflow, you’ll not only enhance the quality of your audio but also add a professional touch to your video projects. Don’t hesitate to combine multiple techniques for a truly customized and captivating audio experience.
Common Challenges and Solutions
While using CapCut to reverse audio can be a seamless experience, users may encounter occasional challenges. Understanding these common issues and their solutions will empower you to overcome hurdles and achieve optimal results in your video editing endeavors.
- Sync Issues: Challenge – Audio sync problems may occur after reversing. Solution – Double-check the placement of the reversed segment on the timeline. Adjust as needed, ensuring proper synchronization with the video.
- Audio Quality Loss: Challenge – Reversing audio might lead to a loss in quality. Solution – Experiment with CapCut’s audio enhancement tools, such as equalization and filters, to restore or enhance the overall audio quality.
- Clipping and Distortion: Challenge – Excessive volume or distortion may occur. Solution – Use the volume controls in CapCut to balance audio levels. Apply filters or effects to mitigate distortion and create a cleaner sound.
- Unsupported Formats: Challenge – Certain audio formats may not be compatible with the reversal feature. Solution – Convert the audio file to a supported format before importing it into CapCut. Ensure compatibility for a smooth editing process.
- Undo/Redo Mishaps: Challenge – Accidentally applying irreversible changes. Solution – Regularly save your project and use CapCut’s undo/redo functions judiciously to backtrack and rectify unintended modifications.
|Check and adjust timeline placement for proper synchronization.
|Audio Quality Loss
|Use CapCut’s audio enhancement tools to restore or enhance quality.
|Clipping and Distortion
|Balance audio levels and apply filters to reduce distortion.
By proactively addressing these common challenges, you can streamline your editing process and ensure that the audio reversal in CapCut enhances your video content without compromising quality or synchronization. These solutions empower you to navigate potential obstacles and achieve the desired results with confidence.
User-Generated Content Showcase
CapCut enthusiasts worldwide have been leveraging the audio reversal feature to infuse their videos with creativity and uniqueness. Explore this showcase of user-generated content to witness the diverse ways in which the CapCut community has embraced and implemented the art of reversing audio.
- Cinematic Reversals: Witness stunning cinematic effects achieved by reversing audio during pivotal moments in storytelling. Users often employ this technique to create suspense or enhance dramatic sequences.
- Musical Innovation: CapCut users have ingeniously utilized audio reversal to craft unconventional musical compositions. Reversed beats, melodies, and vocals add an avant-garde touch to music videos, captivating audiences with their experimental soundscapes.
- Voiceover Magic: Content creators have explored the potential of reversed audio in voiceovers. Whether for comedic effect or to create an otherworldly atmosphere, reversed voiceovers showcase the versatility of CapCut’s audio editing capabilities.
- Artistic Transitions: Discover how users have employed reversed audio as a creative transition tool. Smooth transitions between scenes, coupled with reversed sound, provide a seamless and aesthetically pleasing viewing experience.
- Social Media Brilliance: CapCut users have leveraged reversed audio to stand out on social media platforms. From TikTok to Instagram, the unique audio effects created with CapCut have garnered attention, making content more shareable and engaging.
|Reversed audio enhancing suspense in action sequences.
|Experimental music compositions with reversed beats and vocals.
|Reversed voiceovers for comedic or otherworldly effects.
These examples illustrate the boundless creativity of CapCut users. As you embark on your own audio reversal journey, let these showcases inspire your imagination. Experiment, innovate, and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of user-generated content within the CapCut community.
Explore the frequently asked questions related to reversing audio in CapCut for a comprehensive understanding of this intriguing feature.
Q: Is reversing audio a complex process in CapCut?
A: Not at all. CapCut is designed with user-friendliness in mind. Reversing audio is a straightforward process, and our step-by-step guide ensures you can achieve it effortlessly.
Q: Can I reverse only a portion of the audio track?
A: Absolutely. CapCut provides split and trim tools that allow you to select and reverse specific segments of your audio track, providing precise control over the editing process.
Q: Will reversing audio affect the video quality?
A: No, reversing audio in CapCut doesn’t impact video quality. The platform maintains a high standard for audio editing, ensuring that your video remains visually impressive while enjoying enhanced audio creativity.
Q: What if I encounter synchronization issues after reversing audio?
A: Synchronization issues may arise if the reversed audio segment is not correctly placed on the timeline. Double-check the timeline placement and make adjustments to ensure seamless synchronization with the video content.
Q: Can I reverse audio in CapCut for music videos?
A: Certainly. CapCut’s audio reversal feature is versatile and can be applied to any audio segment, making it an excellent tool for enhancing music videos with unique and captivating effects.
Q: Are there any tips for experimenting with reversed audio creatively?
A: Absolutely. Consider experimenting with different audio segments, applying filters, and combining effects to discover new and creative possibilities. The Tips and Tricks section in this blog post offers valuable insights for enhancing your audio editing experience.
Explore these FAQs to address common queries about reversing audio in CapCut, empowering you to make the most of this feature and elevate your video editing projects.
Congratulations on navigating through the world of audio reversal in CapCut! As we conclude this guide, it’s evident that CapCut empowers users to transform their videos through innovative audio editing. Reversing audio is not just a technical feat; it’s a gateway to unleashing your creativity and making your content stand out.
- CapCut’s user-friendly interface provides a seamless audio editing experience.
- Reversing audio opens up new possibilities for storytelling, music videos, and creative transitions.
- Valuable tips and tricks enhance your audio editing skills and add a professional touch to your projects.
- Address common challenges with the provided solutions, ensuring a smooth editing process.
- The User-Generated Content Showcase demonstrates the diverse and inspiring applications of reversed audio in the CapCut community.
- Explore the FAQs for quick solutions to common queries and challenges.
As you embark on your journey of audio editing in CapCut, remember that experimentation is key. The platform offers a range of features, and the more you explore, the more unique and captivating your videos can become. Whether you’re a content creator, filmmaker, or enthusiast, CapCut equips you with the tools to bring your creative visions to life.
Now, armed with the knowledge from this guide, dive into your projects with confidence. Reverse audio, enhance your videos, and let your imagination flourish. The CapCut community eagerly awaits your contributions to the world of visually stunning and sonically captivating content.
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San Diego County Pelagic Delivers Great Birds
I wouldn’t say that I don’t like boat trips. I’ve had a bunch of experiences on various kinds of watercraft that I’d describe as enjoyable. But I like to have a quick exit available should I decide that I’m not enjoying whatever it is I’m doing. This is significantly frustrated by the bounded nature of boats. For short rides, this usually isn’t a concern. Once the trip gets longer than a couple of hours, the possibility of not being able to flee increases enough that I usually bow out. As a result, I haven’t been on too many pelagic (open ocean) birding trips. The couple I’ve gone on in Los Angeles and Maine have lasted 3-4 hours. None was as ambitious as the boat ride I went on recently out of San Diego. This was an 11-hour trip that would go more than 30 miles off shore to a productive spot of Pacific Ocean along the US/Mexico maritime border known as The Corner. That’s a lot of time to decide you don’t want to be on the boat. And it’s an incredibly long time if you happen to get seasick.
The allure of such boat trips for a birder is the chance to see birds that you can’t seen from land. It’s not unlike traveling to a new country. In place of finches and sparrows and warblers, you’re spotting auklets, murres, murrelets, shearwaters, boobies, razorbills, fulmars, gannets, terns, petrels, storm-petrels, jaegers, albatross, puffins, kittiwakes, tropicbirds, and skua. Every pelagic boat ride I’ve been on has produced multiple lifers.
The seas in San Diego weren’t loaded with flocks of seabirds, but the trip was an astounding success for variety. After a bumpy exit out of Mission Bay, we headed to the Nine Mile Bank. On the way, I got my first three lifers of the eight I’d get on this trip: Long-tailed Jaeger, Craveri’s Murrelet, and Black Storm-Petrel. Long-tailed Jaegers are the most likely of our three jaegers to require being far off-shore to see. It breeds in the Arctic, and is found off California especially in August and September. True to form, we saw several jaegers during the day in dogfights with terns who had caught a fish. Craveri’s Murrelet is a small little bird that breeds in Mexico and then disperses into California waters during late summer and fall as long as the waters are warm. Their size and behavior (they mainly swim on the surface) make them easy to spot in calm seas. Due to the slightly choppy conditions we had, we didn’t see a lot of Craveri’s Murrelets. And when we did, they were usually flying away from the boat before we got close.
At the Nine Mile Bank I added another lifer: Ashy Storm-Petrel. In the trough between the 9 and 30 Mile Banks I saw lifer #5: a Townsend’s Storm-Petrel. We saw 4 (or maybe 5) kinds of storm-petrels on the trip. Storm-Petrels are dark aerobatic delicate wisps, and they’re a tough ID because the visual distinctions amongst them can be quite subtle. I could only put them into three buckets. Bucket #1 = Black Storm-Petrel and Ashy Storm-Petrel. Black is much more common, whereas Ashy are a bit more gray. Bucket #2 = Least Storm-Petrel. These look like miniature Black Storm-Petrels. They’re apparently the size of sparrows, but with much a larger wingspan. As long as they’re amongst other storm-petrels, they were easy to pick out. Bucket #3 = Leach’s or Townsend’s Storm-Petrel. These birds are a similar size, but with supposedly different flight styles. Having no experience with storm-petrels, recognizing different flight styles was beyond me. The ID of Townsend’s/Leach’s is made more difficult by the fact that each species can have a rump that is all-white, or white divided by a dark line, or smudgy dark with white on the edges, or all dark. The trip leaders only certainly ID’d Townsend’s. Some folks have added Leach’s Storm-Petrels to the eBird reports, but without any pictures.
We reached The Corner at 11am – so named because it’s the point where the US/Mexico border takes a turn south. Once there, we dumped a bunch of popcorn and chumsicles and cod liver oil into the water to attract birds. Contrary to John James Audubon and popular myth, birds (especially ocean birds) have a great sense of smell. Some albatross can detect scents from 10-12 miles away. But it takes time for the smells to spread and lure in the birds. Delightfully for us, our first rarity came in not 5 minutes after we laid out the slick: a Cook’s Petrel. A New Zealand breeder, until just a few years ago they were mainly birds of legend for one-day excursions in California waters. But more recently, they’ve been regular fall visitors in this area. The flyby was quick, and my focus was poor, but I got a couple of shots of the black and gray color pattern on the back, and the white underparts edged in black along the wings.
It took an hour and a half, by contrast, to lure in an albatross (maybe it was miles away when we put out the stink). A birder next to me asked “what’s that coming in low?” I looked through my binoculars and shouted “albatross!” A juvenile Black-footed Albatross then flew past the back of the boat. We saw at least two separate individuals – one with a white rump and another without a dark rump.
Despite being surrounded by water, pelagic trips are a lot like birding the desert. Sometimes, for miles and miles, there isn’t a bird in sight. But then, off in the distance, there’s a flock of birds resting on the water or feeding on a school of fish. At other times, out of nowhere, a single bird will fly past the boat and disappear toward the horizon. Much more than land birding, you’ve got to be ready to get your binoculars or camera on a bird in seconds, or it might be gone. That your platform is bobbing and leaning, sometimes so much that you simply cannot look through the binoculars or camera without falling over, only adds to the challenge.
Unless the seas are flat, expect a lot of out-of-focus pictures from a pelagic trip. More often than not, the camera will focus on the ocean behind the bird I’m trying to photograph, leaving the rare bird we spotted discernable but fuzzy. In addition, expect a bunch of photos of distant birds flying away from the boat.
We made it back to the dock around 6:15pm, just over 11 hours after we’d left. It’s a bit draining to spend so long on a boat, struggling for stability to stand and peering through binoculars while the sun beats down. But wen the results were amazing. There’s still some lifers out there for me to get, so I’ll probably sign up for another long pelagic next year in this area, are look to take one that explores the Channel Islands and beyond.
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Silver eagle coins come in three different types, proof coins, bullion, and uncirculated. Commemorative Silver Dollars are also very appealing to everyone, usually they are dedicated to remember or celebrate something two that are well known are the US Army silver dollars and the Medal of Honor silver dollars.4
Lastly is the America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof. These are either sold as a whole set or individually. Specifically the 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof coins features the second year issue honors the Gettysburg National Military Park, Glacier National Park, Olympic National Park, Vicksburg National Military Park and Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Every one of these quarters is struck in 90% silver.
Features at American Coin Treasures are also Unites States Mint Sets.
These sets are Mint marked with the tiny letters stamped into the dies to denote the mint at which a particular coin was struck. Mint sets best items at American Coin treasures include the Barber Dime Mint Mark Collection, Barber Quarter Mint Mark Collection, and Barber Half Dollar Barber Mint Mark Collections. These specific coin sets compliment well with each other. All sets are designed similar. The Barber�s were named after the designer Charles E. Barber, made from 1892 until 1916 The Barber dime features a head of Liberty facing right On the Barber dime the mint mark can be found on the reverse, just below the wreath a classic in U.S. coinage. Each coin set contains four different mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and New Orleans. The neat thing with these sets is that they all include their own history and are showcased in a fine-looking portfolio.
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Older babies are best photographed between 6-8 months, when they are at the just-sitting stage.. Therefore, the best time to book your older baby session is while your baby is just starting to sit but a little wobbly, that way I can be certain to photograph your bub at the sitting stage before they take off crawling, which can be a couple of weeks window, sometimes a few months but not usually. Older babies are the key stage of baby photography as they are super cute, into their own person-hood and generally huge smiles and giggly.
If your baby is not a newborn, but more around 6 weeks to 4 months, not new but not sitting, I can still create some great images! Often I use a propping-up chair or item they can sit in. Also they can do tummy-time well around 3-4 months.
I photograph older baby sessions generally Wed – Sat at my Grey Lynn studio where I have an extensive prop collection for you, and controlled lighting and temperature. You are not required to bring any outfits, however if you have sentimental items such as knitted blankets, special clothing items or hats you would like included in your images, please bring them along and I will make every effort to incorporate them into your session.
Sessions last for varied times, sometimes your baby can only take 20 minutes, sometimes longer - even 30- 40- or 60 minutes, depending. Sometimes you will have time to fit in a viewing and purchasing session, but otherwise you can come back another time within two weeks to make your decisions.
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Three pets from the World of Twelve in paper-toy form? You'll never get "board"! Comes with a free early-access Bow Meowrigami item, valid in DOFUS*. On your glue, get folding… craft!
Kerubaby, the Dauge, and Drhellbert: These three pets from the World of Twelve will fold over backwards for you!
Craft these adorable paper toys yourself! There's just three things you need: the booklet containing detachable pieces, the tube of glue (12 mL), and the World of Twelve soundtrack playing in the background for full immersion!
Detach, fold, glue, and then let the magic begin…
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Welcome to a lush universe with a mix of adventure, humor, and magic! There, you'll encounter terrible creatures and meet the most renowned warriors in the World of Twelve.
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$10 gen, $5 stu
Improsia is a fresh pair of eyes. Improsia sees from the back of your head. Improsia lives your reflection, without filter, without judgement. Improsia wants to know why you act the way you do. After watching Improsia, you will wonder the same thing.
The gentlemen of Improsia want to know why people do what they do. In Improsia…elementary, their handler, Ms. Davenport, will guide the gentlemen through an examination of human behavior that culminates in an intricate, completely improvised story. Despite previous audience skepticism, these gentlemen really are operating without a script.
Improsia is a local group, which has built a national reputation by both broadening the scope of Improv, and changing the attack. They have taken a step back from the games, slapstick and wild non sequiturs of most improvisation, focusing instead on the human relationships. A gamble, sure, but a successful one: People, it turns out, are pretty damn funny.
Improsia will make those who swear they hate improvisation eat their words while reaffirming the fervor of the Improv faithful. It’s fresh, quirky, delightfully weird and refreshingly accessible.
For three nights only, Improsia perfoms at Annex Theatre in a long form improvisation: Improsia…elementary. Using a few simple rules, the four members will build a story around a central theme or plot point, moving fluidly among different characters, but with a single goal: to fully engage the audiences heart, soul, and imagination.
Improsia was founded in 1998. Since its inception it has toured nationally, turned heads, opened minds, and evolved into its current four member/long form format. Its members are…well, lets just say that Mr. A, Mr. B, Mr. C, and Ms. Davenport will be happy to meet you.Tags: Improsia
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Directed by Collin Schreiber
$10 gen / $5 TPS/senior/student
PWYC Industry Night: Monday, Feb 13
Find out in The Thrilling Adventures of the Famous Lewis & Clark! – a smart mouthed, fast paced, omnisciently narrated, fight-a-minute treatment of the great Northwest expedition.
Annex Theatre is bringing this crazy cacophony of blatant historical inaccuracy to its late night stage. Intrepid explorers Lewis and Clark battle not only our preconceptions, and each other, but also Spanish Conquistadores, Chinese super villains, Ninjas, Mormons, and a Dragon.
Along the way they acquire guide Sacajawea, who is surprisingly telepathic and not surprisingly gifted at poker and smarter than both explorers combined.
The Thrilling Adventures of the Famous Lewis & Clark! is written by Nick Poling and Alex DeRoest, who were inspired by early 1930’s movie serials like Zorro and Flash Gordon and adventure movies like Indiana Jones and The Adventures of Robin Hood. Rather than acts, the play is divided into three episodes, each bringing a fresh round of disaster, adventure and resolution, with all three safely contained within one evening’s entertainment.
Poling and DeRoest previously self-produced Lewis & Clark in Everett in 2011. The production thrived on positive word of mouth and played to enthusiastic houses and a sold out closing night. Annex Theatre is excited to bring this show to Seattle, feeling that its high energy and zany sensibility will be a perfect fit for a late night audience.
Lewis & Clark is directed by Collin Schreiber and features fight choreography by John W. Lynch. Schreiber is young director and college friend of Poling and DeRoest, who brings to the project a veteran’s knowledge of the material and a newcomer’s enthusiasm for the craft. Lynch has been a member of the Society of American Fight Directors for well over a decade. He’s done fight choreography for Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Renton Civic Theater, Driftwood Players, Annex and many more.
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|John W. Lynch
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|Nick Poling and Alex DeRoest
|John W. Lynch
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As concerns about indoor air quality continue increase, the need for air purifiers that are effective has increased dramatically. The Jaspr brand of purifiers has been viewed as an attractive choice. Their unique filtering system, and their modern style have caught the attention of consumers. But are Jaspr air purifiers worth the cost? This comprehensive guide dives into the world of Jaspr to discover its technology and features, as well as the benefits. It also offers answers to questions like “Is Jaspr air purifier worth it?” Jaspr Air Purifiers Price, and Jaspr Air Purifiers against Molekule Air Purifiers are just some of the queries addressed in this complete guide.
Jaspr Unveiling Technology: Moving Beyond Traditional Filtration
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The Benefits of Jaspr to Clean Air
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Drawbacks to Consider Before investing in Jaspr
- Coverage area limited: At the moment, Jaspr offers only one air purifier specifically designed for smaller spaces and limits its use to larger areas.
- Technology that is emerging: Jaspr’s CFF technology could be efficient, but it is still relatively new. The evidence from independent scientists supporting the claims of this brand, like Molekule is not as strong.
- More expensive price point: Compared to other air purifiers with similar coverage areas, Jaspr air purifiers are generally more expensive, requiring careful consideration prior to making a purchase.
What is the Jaspr air purifier worth?
Your individual preferences and needs will determine the final decision. Take note of these factors:
- Air quality concerns: Jaspr CFF technology is an investment in your health.
- Maintenance Preferences: Long-lasting CFF technology simplifies maintenance and lowers costs over time which makes Jaspr an ideal alternative if you’re seeking practicality.
- Smart-Home Compatibility If your house has a smart-home ecosystem, Jaspr’s seamless integration will enhance the process of purifying air.
- Budget Jaspr’s high price might require careful consideration if your budget is tight and you’re looking at other air purifiers.
Jaspr Air vs Molekule Air Purifier: A Comparative Analysis
Air purifiers Jaspr and Molekule both have innovative features, but each one has its own unique characteristics:
- Area of coverage: up to 300 square feet
- Ideal for: Bedrooms, nurseries and living spaces with a smaller footprint
- Features: CFF technology, pre-filter Smart home integration, app connectivity, quiet operation
- Protection: Up 600 square feet
- Best suited for: Master bedrooms, living rooms and family rooms
- Features: HEPA technology, air quality sensors, auto mode and sleep mode.
Jaspr Air Purifier Cost
Jaspr is currently on sale for $399. You can choose a variety of payment options available on the Jaspr official website.
The Jaspr series of air purifiers can be a great alternative to those looking for advanced air purification systems. They’re a formidable rival in the market because of their CFF technology, sophisticated features and sleek design. However, some consumers might be inclined to think about it due to the limited data and high cost. To choose the ideal air purifier that meets your needs, consider the pros and cons and compare different options. You’ll be able to rest assured that you’ve made the right choice to lead a healthier lifestyle and enjoy healthy air..
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Cybersecurity firm Checkmarx has published details on a high-severity vulnerability in the Amazon Photos Android application that could have allowed malicious apps to steal an Amazon access token.
With more than 50 million downloads, Amazon Photos offers cloud storage, allowing users to store photos and videos at their original quality, as well as to print and share photos, and to display them on multiple Amazon devices.
In November 2021, Checkmarx researchers identified an issue in the application that could have leaked the Amazon access token to malicious applications on the user’s device, potentially exposing the user’s personal information. The bug was addressed in December 2021.
The leaked Amazon access token is used for user authentication across Amazon APIs, including some that contain personal information such as names, addresses, and emails. Through the Amazon Drive API, for example, the attacker could access the user’s files, Checkmarx says.
The issue, the researchers explain, resided in a misconfigured component that was “exported in the app’s manifest file, thus allowing external applications to access it.”
The issue resulted in the access token being sent in the header of a HTTP request, but the most important aspect was the fact that an attacker could control the server receiving this request.
“The activity is declared with an intent-filter used by the application to decide the destination of the request containing the access token. Knowing this, a malicious application installed on the victim’s phone could send an intent that effectively launches the vulnerable activity and triggers the request to be sent to a server controlled by the attacker,” Checkmarx notes.
The leaked token could provide the attacker with access to all of the user information available through the Amazon API. Using the Amazon Drive API, the attacker could access users’ files and read, re-write, or delete their contents.
The researchers also explain that the access token could have allowed anyone to modify files and erase their history, to prevent recovery, or could have completely deleted files and folders from the user’s Amazon Drive account.
“With all these options available for an attacker, a ransomware scenario was easy to come up with as a likely attack vector. A malicious actor would simply need to read, encrypt, and re-write the customer’s files while erasing their history,” the researchers say.
The vulnerability might have had a wider impact, given that the potentially affected APIs that the researchers identified represent only a small subset of the entire Amazon ecosystem, Checkmarx also notes.
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Maharashtrian cuisine is hearty, spicy,yet comforting with lots of homegrown flavours. Quintessential homemade spice mixes, masalas from granny's pantry and heirloom recipes are quite the trademark. With a diverse range of preparations spanning vegetarian and non vegetarian recipes, this cuisine is a minefield for a true lover of Indian food. So this weekend meal features just a small sampling of Maharashtrian and Konkan inspired cuisine, to whet your appetite for more.
This weeks #SaturdayLunch features a simple 3-course meal starting with appetisers, a wholesome main course with all the requisite elements, and some homemade dessert options that will soothe your tastebuds after the riot of flavours the meal is sure to have. Choose as many appetisers or desserts as you wish, but from the make sure you make a complete meal with multiple selections from the main course section. We hope you enjoy this as much as we have enjoyed putting it together for you.
1 - Appetisers
The traditional Kothimbir Vadi is a fritter made of coriander bound together with spices and fried until crisp. You could also try the Thenga Vada typically made for Gokulashtami, but equally delicious as a crunchy starter/appetiser. And just to keep things healthy, we have a super-salad of Carrot Beet Amaranth Salad to add some wholesome crunch.
2 - Main Course
No traditional Indian meal is complete without a little bit of every essential component on your thaali or meal plate. Get your veggie quotient with this delicious stir fry of tossed greens, Shepuchi Bhaji and a Palak Raita for extra measure. Bharleli Vaangi, Aloo Bhujne are perfect accompaniments for Dal Vangi and Maharashtrain Amti are packed with the warm and spicy flavours of Goda Masala and are best eaten with either this Multigrain Thalipeeth or the traditional Masale Bhaath, which forms a comforting and nutritious meal. Wash it all down with a soothing cup of Sol Kadhi.
3 - Desserts
End the meal with festive, yet easy to make desserts. Try this easy Shrikhand Recipe, or for something simpler, yet indulgent, Doodanche Fov or Kesar Paneer Ki Kheer will do the trick just as well.
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that the West End can sometimes feel a bit pretentious, but one new adaptation in London’s theatreland is looking to change that.
Tron Theatre Company and Blood of the Young’s irreverent production of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) has now opened at the Criterion Theatre in Piccadilly Circus.
Starring an all-female cast of five, multi-rolling, music and laugh-out-loud comedy combine in Scottish playwright Isobel McArthur’s anarchic but affectionate reimagining of Austen – “told by the servants and with karaoke.”Originally premiering at Glasgow’s tiny Tron Theatre in the summer of 2018, a subsequent tour through the regions followed the next year where the show became a word-of-mouth hit amongst theatre audiences, delighting both Austen-aficionados and English literature-phobics alike. More than three years since its premiere, the piece has now arrived in the heart of the West End, where it’s playing for an extended run.
We got to speak with the show’s writer, co-director and performer, Isobel McArthur, on the show’s remarkable journey to the West End, breaking down the intellectual barriers of classic literature, and representing Scottish theatre on the London stage.
It was around four years ago when Andy Arnold, artistic director at the Tron Theatre in Glasgow, approached McArthur with a broad interest in adapting a classic literary novel for the stage that summer.
McArthur recalls journeying to “the wee second-hand bookshop” below her flat and bought some 50p Penguin Classics, “one of which was Pride and Prejudice.”
McArthur had never read the novel before, admitting to a perceived kind of intellectual exclusivity around Austen and her novels.“I love literature – I have a degree in Scottish literature – but I understood from the little sniffs of different adaptations that I got on telly and film over the years that this was something relatively kind of po-faced and really about romance for its own sake. So, imagine my surprise when I opened the novel and discovered that it’s a total riot.”
Of course, even for those like McArthur who haven’t read Austen’s novel, the story is so deeply ingrained into British culture through the countless film, TV, stage, and radio adaptations that you’d be forgiven for immediately thinking of “plummy voiced Dukes, drawing rooms and people complaining about things that aren’t at all relevant to us.
“For whatever reason, so many people have done away with a lot of the comedy. Maybe we feel that things that are romantic can’t also be funny? Or that if you embody that spirit, you’ve made a rom-com and that’s somehow not the same high art or has that sort of degree of cultural capital that we afford Austen?”
Having suggested she might adapt Pride and Prejudice for the Tron, McArthur recalls “a bit of reaction from staff and others who had caught wind of that and said: ‘Well, if you do Austen for Glaswegians, you can do anything.’ And I thought ‘Okay, ha. There’s something we’re going to need to break down here.’
“I needed to bring somehow the clever, witty, incisive satire and, actually to my mind, the farcical comedy of the novel to the audience and make it accessible and enjoyable.”
McArthur then went to work on the adaptation, writing with a specific focus breaking down the barriers of the novel’s perhaps unfairly perceived snobbery.
It was the summer of 2018 when Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) received its awaited premiere at the Tron: “When we gave the first performance it was the hottest summer on record in Glasgow, which never happens. Everybody was sat outside the pubs drinking and I remember thinking who’s gonna come and sit in a dark, hot theatre, it just doesn’t make any sense.”But come they did, and at the end of the first performance “there was this huge, overwhelming standing ovation, and we were all affronted and I thought, ‘okay, hold on.’” McArthur and the creative team had realised Austen’s Regency English world as something completely relatable, recognisable, and perhaps most importantly to its understandably suspicious Scottish audience, genuinely hilarious.
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) makes it intent clear from the curtain rising, with the five servants starting the show by breaking out into a brilliantly unexpected rendition of Elvis Costello’s 1983 hit Everyday I Write The Book.
For McArthur, “it was clear from the start that the piece was going to need music. Reading the novel, I was so struck by how preoccupied all the characters were with where the next party was coming from. And they’ve got every right to be because that’s where the matchmaking happens. I had the notion of therefore having karaoke.”
Using karaoke as the musical language of the show was a genius move on McArthur’s part – not only is karaoke so deeply ingrained into Scotland’s late-night pub culture and therefore totally recognisable for the show’s original Glasgow audience, but it also opened up a wonderful world for characters to start expressing themselves in.
Whether its Elizabeth singing a spiky rendition of Carly Simon’s You’re So Vain to Mr Darcy on their first unfortunate meeting; or a meta-joke of Lady Catherine de Burgh referencing her eligible young nephew ‘Chris de Burgh’ through the contemporary singer’s song Lady in Red, it’s a form that offers surprising and fascinating relatability and insight to the characters.
“You can have comedy, heartbreak, nervousness, exuberance, you can peacock, you can weep. I think anytime you see that going on in a pub, humanity is on display in so many different ways.”
Ticket sales at the Tron were enough to convince the theatre to extend the run by an extra week, meaning that more audiences, and also potential producers, could see the show.
The success of the run in Scotland was enough to convince higher-ups in the theatre world that this tiny fringe venue in Glasgow had something special on its hands and deserved to be seen by more.
The piece engaged the interest of some of the UK’s most prominent and respected regional theatres, allowing the show a future life.
“We ended up with a sort of eight-way co-production between all these different regional theatres because no one’s got enough money to send a show like this on tour. Not because it’s particularly opulent and expensive – it’s only five actors, it should be relatively cheap – but anything is just so hard without any commercial or external investment.”Through the winter of 2019 into the spring of 2020, the show, in the grand traditions of regional theatre, toured the UK, visiting everywhere from Bristol to Birmingham, Edinburgh to Oxford and various towns in between.
On its tour, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) became something of a sleeper hit, garnering standing ovations from audiences and love letters from critics, and began to catch the interest of some powerful producers from London’s West End.
McArthur admitted the prospect of her creation heading to the West End felt surreal: “The thing is, shows don’t transfer from the Tron to the West End. They just don’t. There’s even a bit of a joke in Glasgow theatre when you’re dealing with whatever problem you’ve got – the props are not quite right or the costumes look wrong and people go: ‘Oh, save it for the West End transfer.’ Of course, there’ll be no such thing.”
McArthur met with producer David Pugh during the show’s tour about making this seeming impossibility a reality. Pugh has famously been one of the West End’s most daring producers, placing fantastically inventive small scale shows from the regions into London’s West End.
These have included Cornish theatre company Kneehigh’s adaptation of Brief Encounter, the Sheffield Crucible production of The Full Monty, and perhaps most famously, the Olivier Award-winning comedy The Play What I Wrote, which subsequently transferred to Broadway.
“Some other people wanted to stick some famous people in the cast or get rid of the creative team and bring their own people in or whatever. It’s par for the course sometimes. It was very clear to me that David Pugh was the man to do it because he believed in keeping the integrity of the Scottish company, which is an expensive and difficult thing to do. He was a very committed and sincere individual when I met him and I could tell that he cared.”
Moreover, Pugh and the shows investors shared the Scottish company’s intent for accessibility by removing premium seats, something which is almost unheard of nowadays in the West End, as well as capping all tickets in the theatre during the show’s previews at £25.So what did it mean to McArthur to bring the show, almost completely and creatively intact from its original run at the tiny 230-seat Tron to the West End?
“I feel really quite emotional about it. Representing not only Glasgow and Scotland, but a lot of our values. Work that is unpretentious. Glaswegians can’t stand pretension and snobbery, and I think Jane Austen was quite similar. So I feel extremely proud to be able to do that.”
The show has now officially opened in the heart of the West End, and once more has been hailed something of a critic’s darling, but speaking to McArthur on the day the reviews for the show came in, it’s clear the audience response is what personally drives her creatively.
“You know on stage how the 600 people in front of you are feeling, and as long as they’re on the side, that’s what really matters. You know, good reviews are nice, and a few of them are coming out today, which is a lovely thing. But when real, normal people come and talk to you about the show, that’s what’s precious I feel.”
McArthur notes how the show has also resonated with young people who identify as LGBTQ+ in particular: “We’re an all-female cast playing all the male and female parts and the romantic climax of this show is essentially two women kissing on stage. If you are a heteronormative person living that sort of life, it’s Darcy and Elizabeth kissing and that’s what it will always be, but if you’re not, it can mean more.”
“There are moments where, I have had, even this week, screens and screens of messages from some teenagers who’ve come to see it and have said that they identify with Pride and Prejudice for the first time, or that they feel represented on stage. That’s about as incredible a compliment as I could possibly hope to get.”
So why should you come and see Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)? “It’s just a joyous, entertaining night if we’ve done our job right,” says McArthur.
“You can bring people who are unconvinced, unconverted or those who absolutely adore Austen and have done forever. There is nothing to be scared of with this adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. You don’t need to know a thing.”
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is currently booking at the West End’s Criterion Theatre to April 17, 2022. Tickets are on sale now.
Featured illustration by artist Bob Venables, courtesy of Amanda Malpass PR.
Edited by Will Drysdale and Trinity Francis.
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From January 13 to 15, 2023, I'll meet you in Beaune in Côte d'Or on the occasion of the exhibition fair in the designer and vintage space.
For its new edition, the fair expo of Beaune returns with a new space: vintage and creators and becomes the event of this beginning of the year in Burgundy.
The event attracted around 5,000 visitors in 2022. This year, the meeting is scheduled from January 13 to 15, 2023 at the Palais des Congrès.
During these three days, I will present my vintage design lamps from the ArtJL brand. The opportunity to make you discover my latest creations. All my lamps come from old radiators from the 30s to the 70s. A universe ranging from art deco to vintage.
Two novelties will be exhibited :
The CEC Lamp : you will love its openwork style, and its matte black color. This lamp was made from a CEC radiator from the 1950s. Fitted with an LED bulb, it warmly illuminates the space. Its particularity: its lighting through a grid which provides astonishing light projections.
The small Thermor Edison Tibet lamp : Created from a Thermor radiator from the 60s and 70s, this table lamp will allow you to diffuse a warm light. Its matte tibet yellow finish was chosen to reinforce the neo-retro aspect of this re-creation. A unique light for your interior.
All my lamps are unique pieces. Made in France, and resolutely eco-responsible, the ArtJL brand invites you to continue the story of an object. Yesterday radiator. Today, light. For lovers of elegant and original interior decoration.
About the show
21200 Beaune, France
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Postclassic Radio has been found in violation of the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, under which Live365.com operates. Because I sometimes play more than two consecutive tracks from the same CD, the station cannot be listed in Live365’s directory – I don’t really know how big a deal that is, I imagine most of my listeners go there direct from this blog. But here’s the e-letter I sent to Live365:
Dear Live 365 Staff,
I see that my internet station, Postclassic Radio, is
listed as noncompliant due to too many tracks coming from the same CD. I
run a classical-paradigm station, on which I sometimes play multimovement
works. According to the rules you’ve set up, it would be inadmissable to
program an entire Beethoven symphony, because that would require four
consecutive tracks from one CD. Surely some exception could be made for
classical works with more than two movements? My station gives exposure to
hundreds of little-known composers who are thrilled that I do this for
them, and some have specifically thanked me for playing entire works,
something no commercial radio station will do any longer.
I submit that this ruling imposes an unfair penalty on classical music. It
should be easy to distinguish multiple tracks that are all from one
classical work from several independent tracks that are truly
noncompliant: the titles will all be the same. For instance, I am now
listed as noncompliant for having a piece by Julius Eastman called “Piano
2,” which is in three movements, and the tracks are labeled “Piano 2,
i,” “Piano 2, ii,” and “Piano 2, iii.” In addition, this
is a private
recording, not even commercially released. No one is losing any income
from my playing this little-known, unrecorded work. Isn’t it possible that
when several consecutive tracks have the same title, except for the
movement number – like “Symphony No. 5” – that some allowance could be
made for it being an integral classical work in several tracks? And how is
it possible for this ruling to apply to works that aren’t even
commercially recorded, and therefore aren’t “tracks from the same CD”
in any meaningful sense?
My station attracts a lot of national attention, and there will be some
public outcry if I have to start scaling back the complete works I play
because a pop paradigm is being imposed on classical music.
Thanks for your attention, etc.
I won’t quote the reply I received, because I didn’t ask permission, but it sort of politely said, Screw you. Here’s a statement from their original notice:
In 1998, Congress passed the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This piece
of legislation established parameters around which one could build a
business in instances where copyrighted digital material is concerned (e.g. music,
software). It also built in some protections for the content
 companies who produce said digital material, (e.g. the RIAA) as they wanted to
ensure that internet distribution wouldn’t cannibalize sales.
So here I am, paying 30 bucks a month for the privilege of giving my friends’ music away so they can get some exposure, and I’m prevented from doing even that in a way that represents their music correctly because of laws put in place to protect megacorporations from being ripped off by the masses. One can imagine a nearby future in which people will not be allowed to distribute their music to each other unless some corporation is skimming money off the transaction.
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Are you looking for ways to increase the security of the exterior of your home? Do you suspect that your garage doors are vulnerable to security breaches? When you are worried about the safety of your home, you will likely toss and turn with worry at night. Instead of living in fear, you will want to work with a quality locksmith that has expertise in security upgrades and safe opening in Orlando. We will be able to provide you with insight into additional security features that will help your home stay safe. Here are a few pro tips that will keep your garage safe and secure.
If you are worried about any potential break-ins through your garage, you may want to consider upgrading your garage doors. Look for gaps in your garage seal, and make sure that your garage door can fully close and lock. If you notice these issues, you will want to replace your garage door immediately. Outdated garage doors can be more susceptible to break-ins, as people will be able to wiggle them open much easier.
For those who keep possessions, belongings, and fancy cars in their garage, you may want to consider keeping the windows covered. Also, there are many garage doors that come without windows, and those may be a better option for you. Open and exposed windows can leave the belongings in your garage vulnerable to anyone who is looking for an easy target.
Even though this door may not lead directly into the main house, it can still provide people with a way inside the home. Make sure that you take the time to deadbolt the service door to prevent any intruders from forcing their way inside the home. Typically, these criminals will look for easy access into the home through these doors first, as they know they aren't tended to as frequently as other doors in the home.
When the garage is in shadows, your home becomes an easy target. Prevent this issue by installing many motion-activated lights around the garage and near the garage doors. This will deter any potential criminals from targeting your home, as it will be well-lit and exposed at all times.
These are a few tips that you can follow so that you can keep your garage door safe and secure. Whether you are home or not, you will not want intruders to see your garage as a potential point of entry. When you are looking to upgrade the security features of your home, you'll want to work with a locksmith that specializes in security and safe opening in Orlando. Contact us to hear how we can help you today.
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The Alliance is Awarded Funding through the American Response Plan (ARP) to Aid Domestic Violence Victims
During the Covid-19 Pandemic the Alliance has received an increase in requests for assistance from victims of domestic violence. The requests are simple, “I need to get away from my abuser, can you help?” During the Pandemic, the Alliance has provided aid to victims through support letters to access travel to the mainland. We offered cellphone and cellphone plans for advocates to be accessible. Victims have been able to contact us through our social media platforms to request assistance to leave their abusers, and we continue to provide information about the intersections of COVID-19 and domestic violence every month in our newsletters, social media, and our website to increase education for our community. Our ability to do this has been due to the funding provided in March of 2020 through the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Supplemental funding
On May 24, 2021 Human and Health Social Services announced $200 Million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding awarded to support domestic violence survivors and their children. As the dual coalition, the Alliance was awarded over $200,000 to be used in the next five years to offer critical support for victims of violence. There is flexibility in the provisions of the funding to provide supportive services which include counseling mobile advocacy, peer support, relocation expenses, etc.
Please follow us as we develop meaningful ways to assist victims of domestic violence through ARP funds. Over the next few months, we will share with the community new services available to help victims of violence navigate away from their abusers, to find healthier lives. The Alliance will continue to boost knowledge regarding COVID-19 and impact on increasing violence for our families. We will continue to support local advocates through cellphone services, electronic usage, making it easier to access their clients and information to improve the lives of those harmed by domestic violence. We will be introducing assistance for travel to help victims leave their victims in cases where that is their only hope to survive. When victims state, “I can’t afford to leave.” We are excited to inform the community about what we will be doing over the next five years to increase safety, and wellness for our community. Please continue to follow us as we share.
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Below, you’ll find a complete transcription of the video for those who prefer to read or require accessible content. We’ve organized the transcription into clear sections to make it easier to follow along and understand the critical aspects of dealing with asbestos in construction and real estate projects.
Meet Mario Ramirez, a licensed asbestos contractor with over 20 years of experience in both the environmental construction and real estate industries. Mario shares his insights on how asbestos can affect deals in these sectors, emphasizing the importance of smooth, timely, and perfect planning.
The Impact of Asbestos in Deals
Asbestos, a fibrous mineral, can cause significant delays in construction and real estate deals, not due to poor planning but due to its hazardous nature. Mario explains the stakeholders affected by asbestos, including buyers, sellers, building officials, and renters, highlighting the critical role of asbestos surveys in deal-making.
Stakeholders and Asbestos
Identifying stakeholders such as building managers, space renters, and permitting officials, Mario underlines the necessity of asbestos inspections to protect everyone involved from the health hazards posed by asbestos fibers.
Asbestos Survey, Inspection, and Testing
Understanding when and why an asbestos survey is required is crucial. Mario details the scenarios needing an asbestos survey, including demolitions and renovations, and discusses the process of consultation, survey pricing, and the importance of professional testing to accurately identify asbestos presence.
Free Consultations and Quotes
Mario clarifies the difference between free consultations and asbestos testing, emphasizing that while consultations and quotes are offered freely, actual testing requires a meticulous process involving sample collection, lab analysis, and comprehensive reporting.
The Importance of Professional Asbestos Surveys
Professional surveys are essential for accurately detecting asbestos in various building materials. Mario explains the survey process, from sample collection to lab analysis, and how it helps in creating an understandable report for all stakeholders involved.
Summary and Closing Thoughts
Summarizing his discussion, Mario reiterates the importance of professional asbestos testing and the inability to detect asbestos with the naked eye. He stresses the importance of lab analysis for accurate detection and the subsequent steps for asbestos removal based on test results.
Asbestos management is a critical aspect of ensuring safety in construction and real estate. Professional consultation and testing are key to identifying and mitigating asbestos risks effectively. If you have any concerns or projects that might involve asbestos, don’t hesitate to reach out to Mario Ramirez for expert advice and services. Ensuring your property is asbestos-free is not just a regulatory compliance issue but a commitment to health and safety.
Contact Mario Ramirez for a consultation or any inquiries related to asbestos in your property. Let’s make your construction and real estate deals safe and secure for everyone involved.
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We begin with your news. As you add products and services, appoint people to new leadership, sales, engineering and other posts, open new offices, support charities, support a local community, get involved with industry related public affairs or other developments, we can begin by posting your story online, here at ascdi.com
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We can take it further. If you can spare as little as 30 minutes, we can record a 5 to 10 minute podcast that we can share with members and you can use on your website. If you want to pack a bigger punch, we can arrange to have your podcast posted on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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When we post your story or podcast, good things begin to happen. Our dedicated social media manager will be making sure our followers on Twitter, Linked-In and other social media platforms see your story. We deliver qualified eyeballs.
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All of the content above, also appears in a special bulletin that reaches all of our members, and in most cases multiple people in each member company. Your story will be reaching the owners, managers, sales and purchasing leaderships of the companies in our membership.
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Recognition acknowledges excellence and collaboration in response to rapid digital transformation and dramatic marketplace shifts
CLEARWATER, FL — December 10, 2020 — Tech Data recognized 12 winners for its 2020 Vendor of the Year awards for the Americas region as part of its annual Vendor Summit event. The annual awards program recognizes strategic vendors for innovative products and solutions. For 2020, nominees and award winners were selected for demonstrating the Tech Data values and showcasing a strong commitment to Tech Data, its channel partners, and the IT industry.
The event and awards ceremony was a two-day, virtual affair, keeping with the digital pivot of 2020. More than 400 channel partners logged in to get Tech Data leaders’ perspectives about what lies ahead in 2021. Annual conference topics for 2020 included: market drivers shaping the channel, Tech Data channel strategies, capabilities, and marketing-enablement services for the coming year.
“This was an extraordinary year for so many reasons. Businesses needed to transform fast just to survive digitally. The technology channel made this possible. I’m proud and grateful for the exceptional collaboration Tech Data has with our entire community of vendors,” said John O’Shea, president, Tech Data Americas. “Together, we helped mutual partners and the businesses they serve in a critical moment.”
The 2020 Tech Data Vendor of the Year award winners are:
- Transformational Vendor of the Year: Cisco
- Modern Marketing Vendor of the Year: Microsoft OEM
- LAC Vendor Representative of the Year: Domingo Alonso, Lenovo
- LAC Vendor Partner of the Year: Lenovo
- Security Vendor of the Year: Fortinet
- Analytics & IoT Vendor of the Year: Intel
- Cloud Vendor of the Year: IBM
- Emerging Vendor of the Year: Cohesity
- Leadership Choice: Vendor Rep of the Year: Michael Williams (Veeam)
- Sales Choice Vendor Rep of the Year: Christina Fransk (Lenovo)
- Advanced Solutions Vendor of the Year: NetApp
- Endpoint Solutions Vendor of the Year: Lenovo
“What we achieved in 2020 was possible because of our vendors and their stand-out teams. The Vendor Summit awards are one small way we can extend well-deserved recognition and gratitude,” said O’Shea. “On behalf of all of Tech Data, thank you for helping to deliver excellent experiences to our channel partners.”
About Tech Data
Tech Data connects the world with the power of technology. Our end-to-end portfolio of products, services and solutions, highly specialized skills, and expertise in next-generation technologies enable channel partners to bring to market the products and solutions the world needs to connect, grow and advance. Tech Data is ranked No. 90 on the Fortune 500® and has been named one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 11 straight years. To find out more, visit www.techdata.com.
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Boardroom quotas ‘should be considered’
A change in employment law that would require firms to have a set number of women at boardroom level should be considered by the government, according to one expert.
Preethi Sundaram, policy and campaigns director at the Fawcett Society, explained that discrimination against females in the workplace is still a significant problem, with women earning on average a fifth less than men.
She added that the government’s current strategy of allowing businesses to regulate themselves on gender equality is not working and suggested action may be required.
While Ms Sundaram said quotas “might not be the popular choice,” she stated it may be necessary to address the “dismal stats” for females in the workplace.
“All the evidence shows it is the only sure fire way to ensure more women reach the boardroom,” she added.
However, the most recent report into boardroom equality, conducted by Lord Davies, stopped short of making such a recommendation, though it did call for 25 per cent of executive positions to be filled by females by 2015.
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Woman claims discrimination compensation for ‘pregnancy sacking’
A woman who insists that she was sacked from her job as a high-flying executive because she was pregnant is seeking compensation with the assistance of her lawyers.
Sarah Sweeney was a real estate expert at DLA Piper between 1996 and November 2008.
She had been undergoing IVF treatment from July 2008 in a bid to start a family, but claims that as soon as she told her managers she was three months pregnant, she was removed from her position.
Ms Sweeney told an employment law tribunal this week that DLA Piper was run like “an old boys’ club” and that she had been told by one of her seniors that he did not think mothers should be permitted to return to work.
DLA Piper insists that it had to cut some of its staff due to the credit crunch and that Ms Sweeney was the “most dispensable”.
The former employee is seeking compensation for sexual discrimination.
All workers can claim unlawful sex discrimination if they are asked to leave because of their pregnancy and there is no limit to the compensation that a tribunal can award for this.
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Taking Medicine For H Pylori. Suggest Alternate Medicine For Clarithromycin
Im using now ..for H pylori treatment for 14days
1-NEXIUM 40 mg (Safe as per doctor)
2-Amoxicillin1000 mg (Safe as per doctor)
3-Clarithromycin500mg (Can be XXXXXXX as per doctor)
Thanks for posting your query.
Clarithromycin is a pregnancy category C drug and should not be used in first three months of pregnancy.
Regarding the treatment of H. Pylori infection, clarithromycin is safest among all other alternatives like metronodazole or tetracycline.
Category C medicines like clarithromycin can be used if the treating Doctor feels that the benefits outweigh the risks involved.
As persistent H. pylori infection can cause further complications so the medications are given accordingly.
Since everything is fine till now continue taking the medications as prescribed by your treating Doctor and do not stop them abruptly or adjust the doses by yourself.
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- Cineworld shares surged 111.2% after settling with landlords and creditors.
- The company agreed to pay its landlords for accrued rent since September.
- The settlement opens the path for Cineworld to exit bankruptcy protection.
The Cineworld Group plc (LON: CINE) share price surged 111.2% after reaching a settlement with its landlords and junior creditors regarding their opposition to its proposed $1 billion debt repayment plan.
The landlords and junior creditors, who the company also owes, had opposed Cineworld’s arrangement with its senior creditors, which gave it access to a $785 million loan at the start of the bankruptcy case, approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur in Houston.
Also read: The Best Shares To Buy Now.
Cineworld agreed to pay at least $20 million in rent, which accrued since September 30, 2022. The movie theatre company initially refused to pay the rent as it filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings with less than $4 million in cash. The firm initially said it would only make the payments after its bankruptcy proceedings ended.
The agreement will also fast-track the end of Cineworld’s bankruptcy as envisioned by its CEO, Mooky Greidinger, in Q1 2023. The company also agreed to explore a potential business sale and to allow creditor input within its business plan.
Investors reacted positively to the announcement, and with good reason. I had previously written about Cineplex’s interest in Cineworld’s Regal Cinemas franchise in a deal it intends to fund via a mix of stock and debt. However, there have been zero updates on whether Cienworld is open to the idea after the two companies failed to reach an agreement.
Following Cineworld’s agreement with the junior creditors, the company can now move ahead with the planned borrowing of an additional $150 million and the $1 billion debt repayment as agreed with its senior secured creditors.
The agreement could mark a turning point for Cineworld, paving the way for the firm to exit bankruptcy, but many will be keen to see if the company is willing and ready to sell its prized Regal Cinemas brand.
I would also like to see if potential bidders will be willing to offer the $3.6 billion paid by Cineworld to acquire the franchise in December 2016. Meanwhile, I’d adopt a wait-and-see approach towards the company.
*This is not investment advice.
Cineworld share price.
The Cineworld share price surged 111.2% to trade at 5.01p, rising from Monday’s closing price of 2.35p.
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Who I Coach
Move with your inspiration in the direction of your dreams.
My clients are a great inspiration to me.
Whether the focus is professional, or personal, or a bit of both, my clients are open to growth, taking calculated and strategic risks, and engaging in an amazing life. I am in complete awe and feel so honored to be a part of their path to Aspired Performance!
These are some of the qualities of my clients:
High-performing, high-aspirational. You are pushing your own limits, willing to work outside of your comfort zone, and committed to your dreams.
You understand the value of investing in yourself, and in others.
High functioning, not looking to be fixed, but to be supported.
You show up - for yourself and then for others.
Self-starting - and you hold yourself accountable.
Energetic, driven, and positive.
Lead with, and rely on your intuition or instinct, as well as logic.
Spiritually aware, connected or connecting to your higher purpose.
Open to new ways of being: significant interest in realizing personal change and development that reverberates throughout your life, work, and world, positively influencing those you love and the causes you care about.
The types of people I work with include:
Entrepreneurs, solo-preneurs, small business owners
Corporate Intrapreneurs, and those exiting corporate
Those undergoing significant change and transition
Athletes, achievers, competitors
Career-explorers, soul-explorers, personal development enthusiasts
I have worked frequently with authors/writers, yogi's, coaches, MBA's, and engineers
For me, one of the best things about being a coach is the great variety of people I get to work with.
My clients are working on many things, including:
Exploring something new (exciting, thrilling, terrifying).
Embarking upon a new opportunity in uncharted territory: starting or growing a business, pursuing a special project, navigating a new relationship, or ensuring they hit the items on their life bucket list. Making critical or strategic business decisions. Embarking on a fresh start, new life, new you.
Navigating significant life transitions:
Letting go of people or situations that no longer serve them: starting or leaving a relationship, divorcing, post-divorce life rebuilding. Relocating, entering a new life stage, showing up for oneself or others in new ways.
Engaging deep transformative growth and extreme self-care.
Exploring possibilities, making influential life decisions. Enhancing clarity, inspiration, and confidence. Exploring relationships and communication. Releasing co-dependency, creating powerful boundaries and finding their joy. Exploring their relationship with intuition, money, and clutter.
My coaching is not for everyone.
It requires your impassioned commitment - to yourself and to your dreams. You wish to realize significant impact as you create courageously from your clearest, deepest place of inspiration. It's time to rock the world with your stuff. I hold a sacred space for your dreams to grow, nourish, and thrive.
I will NOT be the coach for you if:
You find excuses for why you cannot (fill in the blank here with something joyful and life-affirming).
You are not fully committed to your dreams and the work in front of you.
You are challenged in showing up for yourself and for others. If you don't show up to meetings, if you cannot be bothered to reschedule in advance, if you are challenged to respect your own time and that of others, please don't reach out to me.
My clients are not looking for an accountability coach - they already have this skill of showing up for themselves and others. If being held accountable is your desire (and it is a good goal, it's just not what I do) please find yourself an accountability coach.
You are currently struggling with a condition that requires your significant attention and energy to overcome, such as addiction, significant illness, and/or that which requires a therapeutic approach. Without your prior healing work your results with coaching might not be sustainable. Your healing and a solid foundation must come first, before this type of coaching.
I work with high-functioning people who are looking to be supported, not fixed. Not sure if this will work for you? Schedule a conversation with me and we can determine together if coaching is a good fit for you right now.
You want me to tell you what to do. As a coach I ask you powerful questions and source you for the answers. My coaching expertise involves an adept deep-dive into your mindset while upholding your personal power and resourcefulness.
Hire a coach if you'd like...
Perspective, Empowerment, Energy, Collaboration, Inspiration,
and a Powerful Soul-Traveler Along with You
....as you realize your greatest dreams
Now, would you like to have some key support on your bench? Quite possibly the most astute listener in your personal network of support? Someone who brings perspective.... understands you, challenges you, delivers the truth, and encourages you to show up as your very best self?
Athletes work with a coach to achieve peak performance. And more people are enlisting the support of a life coach to partner with them on their path to Aspired Performance.
Just to look around... Who is getting ahead at work? Who seems to handle challenges quite well? Who is really excited about their life? Who is clear in communicating their needs and goals? And who is moving forward with their dreams and plans? These are the people who have a strong team of support around them, and many of them have a coach.
This is exactly what I want for you: To feel fully alive and free; to move with your inspiration in the direction of your dreams.
Are you ready? Ready to make the internal shifts that propel the external actions that allow you to influence at a greater level? Are you ready for more energy, more time, space, money, improved relationships, work and a life that has you excited to get out of bed in the morning?
It's time to reach out to your coach. I welcome you to the path of Aspired Performance!
With appreciation for all that's great about you,
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COEUR d'ALENE, ID–KORE Power, a leading developer of battery cell and energy system storage technologies, recently announced that it plans to build a large-scale battery cell manufacturing facility in the United States. The facility will operate at 12-gigawatt-hours per year capacity with net-zero carbon emissions. The site selection process is still underway, but an announcement could be made by the fall of 2021.
"In addition to the jobs created in the construction phase of the project, our manufacturing facility will provide 1,000 to 1,250 jobs day one of operation, growing to an estimated 3,000 direct jobs at full production capacity," says Lindsay Gorrill, CEO of KORE Power. "With an estimated 15,000 indirect jobs, [the plant will] bring the total to approximately 18,000 jobs when at full production capacity."
According to Gorrill, the company is committed to driving the energy industry forward through job creation/training. KORE Power has 10 employees in the United States. KORE Power already has a production site in China that is owned by manufacturing partner Do Fluoride Chemicals.
The company's energy storage and e-mobility technologies are designed to optimize performance and efficiency for customers, while producing zero carbon. Its circular energy storage supply chain is designed to foster rapid widespread global adoption of renewable energies and electric vehicles.
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Youth4Tourism (Y4T), a private-sector initiative to support unemployed youth while boosting tourism, was launched at the Norval Foundation on Tuesday October 24.
Spearheaded by Youth Employment Service (YES), a non-profit, and financial services group Sanlam, the initiative brings together a range of businesses, funders and partners to train and hire young people as tour guides, event coordinators, concierges, chefs, guest managers, travel agents, and content creators.
“Currently, we have 4.9 million unemployed young people in South Africa. This is a crisis as our demographic dividend should be our greatest shared asset,” said Sanlam CEO Paul Hanratty. “Y4T’s purpose is to help foster employability by growing our youth into micro-entrepreneurs with sought-after, future-fit skill sets.”
Tourism is a key part of the South African economy, and according to Stats SA, more than 2.7 million travellers passed through South Africa’s ports of entry and exit in January this year.
“Tourism is vital to South Africa’s economy and should be our top foreign revenue generator for the country,” said YES CEO Ravi Naidoo.
“It’s also a great sector for the employment of young people. As we look forward to rebuilding our tourism sector after the Covid-19 pandemic, we need to upskill young people and create a talent pipeline for the industry in various future-facing roles.
“The tourism sector is a key piece in solving the youth unemployment puzzle and is a fantastic opportunity for corporates and industry players to come on board. If we work together, we can expand our reach and give the unemployed youth of South Africa… hope for a promising future in the tourism sector.”
For more information, visit youth4tourism.co.za.
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As you walk towards the famous Parisian art gallery, the Musee D’Orsay, you might be surprised to find yourself face to face with a gigantic rhinoceros.
The sculpture portrays the Indian rhino, also known as the Great one-horned rhino. At the time of the sculpture’s creation, this species was native to several countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Burma. Today, however, the rhinoceros is an endangered species and extinct across many regions where it once roamed. This is largely due to habitat loss, historic overhunting by European trophy hunters and ongoing illegal poaching for use in traditional Chinese medicine.
Curiously, there is a long history of the portrayal of the rhinoceros in French art that stretches as far back in time as the Ice age. The extinct wooly rhinoceros was an animal that was native to the territory now known as France thousands of years ago, and images of this beast appear in numerous Prehistoric paintings at caves such as Lascaux, Chauvet, and Rouffignac.
This particular rhinoceros sculpture was created by the celebrated artist, Henri-Alfred Jacquemart, and was shown at the World Fair in 1878. By profession, Jacquemart was an “Animalier” a term used for a sculptor who specializes in the sculpting of animals. During the 19th century, the works of Animaliers were in high demand and were displayed in galleries, parks and in the private homes and gardens of the wealthy. It was a time of the expansion of European empires across the world and exploration that fed a curiosity and vogue for everything “exotic” including the animals of distant lands.
After studying in the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Jacquemart embarked on a particularly successful career and produced many bronze sculptures of animals which were shown at exhibitions and won him numerous awards and medals. Many of these masterpieces, like the rhino, are now displayed in public areas and can be seen and appreciated in the many parks, galleries, museums, and squares of Paris.
Know Before You Go
The rhino is easy to find as it is located in the street directly outside the Musee D'Orsay in Paris.
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After 31 years at Auberge Madeleine, of which 23 were in management, Micheline Cyr is retiring.
A return to a path of commitments and diligence – As well as her academic achievements, Micheline was a socially engaged student. At the end of her Masters in molecular biology, she took up the challenge to obtain a doctorate in social work. It was during this pursuit of her doctorate that she experienced a major turning point in her life and decided to reorient herself towards becoming involved with women in difficulty. At first in 1987 as a night shift counsellor, she became a coordinator in 1989 and managing director in 1995.
Being very concerned with the violence towards homeless women, Micheline developed a flexible feminist intervention, created openings with sensitivity and respect for the different walks of life and encouraged the sharing of knowledge between counsellors and residents of the Auberge.
She favoured cooperation with university researchers and was an active participant in group projects which gave a voice to women. As a spokesperson in the battle against violence towards women, she worked hard to make known the many faces of feminine homelessness. Her expertise is recognized and respected at regional and provincial levels.
At the end of 2010, in the interest of responding to the feminist situation and under the guiding force of its director, Auberge Madeleine began steps towards the acquisition of a new residence allowing them to offer 26 places, and in the autumn of 2014, the private rooms became a reality.
For all women frequenting Auberge Madeleine, Micheline Cyr gave assurance that the shelter was more than just a roof overhead but also a refuge against hunger, fear, cold, violence and loneliness.
She leaves a solid heritage for which we are sincerely thankful.
In a unanimous voice, we wish smooth sailing to the wonderful woman she is.
The Board of Directors and team of the Auberge
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29 Jul 09by Webmiss
Cute actress/comedienne Aubrey Plaza, who plays Daisy, the love interest in the new Adam Sandler/Seth Rogen/Jonah Hill comedy Funny People, is a real up and comer. She’s co-starring in the Amy Poehler TV series “Parks and Recreation” and will appear in the upcoming Michael Cera action-comedy Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
We interviewed 23-year-old Aubrey in Santa Monica recently and noted that she was glammed up from her long, straight hair with bangs and glasses look in the film to a sleek semi up-do and no specs. She looked current/cute in a green tank over a black tee and a short animal print skirt. Ever wonder just how small the show biz world really is? A few days after our interview, I was on a plane from L.A. to Montreal for a set visit and who sits down next to me but Aubrey! After the “Didn\’t I just interview you?” “Yeah!” greetings, we ended up exchanging info, chomping on some cinnamon gum and with me spilling 7-Up on her purse! Aubrey was on her way to Montreal to appear in several shows at a big Comedy Festival which she didn’t mention at our interview. We wished her great luck and the usual show-biz “break a leg” send off and had a great flight during which the exhausted Aubrey slept more than I did. Reverse back to L.A. and our beachside interview.
TeenHollywood: Aubrey, how did you get cast in Funny People? Didn\’t you do stand-up and have a friend shoot it, and then stick it on YouTube? Did your agent tell you to do that?
Aubrey: I did that on my own, actually. I knew that they wanted to cast a stand-up, and I hadn’t really done it before, so I just decided to try it and I had my friend shoot it.
TeenHollywood: How was that experience?
Aubrey: It was totally terrifying. But, it was good. It had a good outcome.
TeenHollywood: Do you write your own stuff, all the time?
Aubrey: Yeah. I wrote all my stand-up in the movie, and all the stand-up that I do now.
TeenHollywood: They say a lot of funny people were miserable as kids. Does that apply to you or no?
Aubrey: I wasn’t miserable as a child, but I definitely have some insecurities that I work out on stage. I think that growing up with insecurities always leads to comedy, in some way.
TeenHollywood: Were you the class clown as a teen?
Aubrey: No. I was like Reese Witherspoon in Election. I was a huge dork, who was the president of everything. I was everyone in Election, really. I was more of a loser, in that way. I was really, really into taking things way too far and being involved in everything. I was an overachiever.
26 Jul 09by Webmiss
Aubrey is featured in the July 2009 issue of “Teen Vogue” magazine! Check out the article below…
Aubrey Plaza isn’t kidding when she deems this “the best year of my life.” In April, she made her debut as Amy Poehler’s deeply disinterested intern on NBC’s hysterical mockumentary Parks and Recreation. This month, she’ll share the big screen with Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Jonah Hill in the sure-to-be-a-hit Funny People. And then she heads to Toronto to play Michael Cera’s nemesis in the upcoming film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Basically, the lanky brunette has already worked with everyone who’s anyone in comedy. “Well, I haven’t met Tina Fey yet,” Aubrey deadpans in her trademark monotone.
Her stony-faced shtick is hardly an accident: The 25-year-old has been working on it since high school. As a freshman at New York University, she began taking classes at Poehler’s prestigious slapstick training ground, the Upright Citizens Brigade, but Aubrey also had her sights set on interning at Saturday Night Live, so she relentlessly faxed her resume to their offices until she got an interview. She was hired on the spot: “I literally went from doing nothing at my apartment to watching Ben Affleck rehearse on stage.”
With a few recommendations and some viral Internet hype, she’s gone from playing a “girl with a massive head wound” (her first film credit) to improv-ing with Team Apatow. The actress is used to holding her own with the guys, though: “On set, it’s not like, ‘Oh, you’re funny for a girl,'” she says. “It’s just, ‘Are you funny?'” In Aubrey’s case, the answer is an emphatic yes.
26 Jul 09by Webmiss
Aubrey Plaza – The ‘Parks and Rec’ intern perfected craft online master of the above-it-all annoyed-teenager look, Aubrey Plaza found a way to take her disgruntled millennial girl routine to primetime in the NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation.” It’s a character type the improv-oriented comedian first honed on the Web series “The Jeannie Tate Show,” where she plays the troubled stepdaughter to the show’s titular soccer mom, developing it even further on a trashy MTV-style dating show satire she wrote and directed. “I am not sick of roles as the angry teenager; I could be one for the rest of my life,” quips Plaza, who explains, “I have a younger sister who I draw a lot of inspiration from.”
Sure enough, Plaza jumped at another droll adolescent role opposite Michael Cera in “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.” And though the acting attention is heating up, Plaza still considers herself a student of the form. She spent the 2004-05 season interning on the set of “Saturday Night Live,” being a wallflower while quietly observing the pros in action. “People on ‘SNL’ remarked how quiet I was and were shocked to learn that I was in comedy,” she reports.
And although she studied improv with the Upright Citizens Brigade, Plaza decided to branch into standup after landing the role of Seth Rogen’s girlfriend in “Funny People.” Director Judd Apatow wanted an actual standup for the part, so Plaza made a point to film herself onstage at a comedy club in Queens.
Plaza’s early material has been dark and rebellious, reminiscent of those grunge comediennes who came before her, such as Janeane Garofalo and Sarah Silverman (in fact, she does a killer impression of the latter’s potty-mouthed persona). “My sense of humor is a little strange,” Plaza admits. “I have to remind myself that if I think it’s funny, then I shouldn’t worry about others getting it.” P.O.V. “My purse is so heavy that when I put it on the passenger seat of the car while I am driving, the airbag light goes on because it thinks there’s a person there.”
25 Jul 09by Webmiss
Aubrey is set to be a guest on the talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” next week, on July 31st!
Jimmy Kimmel must have made a deal with “Funny People.” ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will feature a cast member from Universal’s upcoming comedy each night next week.
Actress Leslie Mann (“Knocked Up”) will appear on Tuesday, July 28th. Jonah Hill, of “Superbad” and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” fame, also stars and will appear on Wednesday, July 29th.
Funnyman Seth Rogen will appear on the Thursday, July 30th edition of the program. Actress Aubrey Plaza, of NBC’s “Parks & Recreation,” also stars in the film and appears on the show on Friday, July 31st.
The show airs on the ABC network at midnight, but make sure you check your local TV listings for the exact air times in your city!
25 Jul 09by Webmiss
Aubrey Plaza, who stars as Amy Poheler’s bratty and slothful intern April on the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation, breaks onto the big screen with a role in Judd Apatow’s “Funny People,” set to be released July 31. I got a chance to speak to the half Puerto Rican, half Irish actress and discovered that she doesn’t fit into any one mold.
All her life, Plaza, 24, has been one of the guys–the ultimate guy’s girl. And now, she’s the girl among the guys in Apatow’s highly anticipated comedy, which also stars Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen. Take the time to get to know Plaza, a woman who is redefining what it means to be a Latina comedienne.
I can’t wait to see Funny People! Who do you play in the film?
I play Daisy, a young stand-up comedienne who’s just moved to L.A. and is new to the area. She moves into the same building as Seth Rogen’s character, Ira, and Seth’s character lives with two other guys and they’re all young, up-and-coming comedians. She makes friends with them and gets in with their circle, but she causes a problem between the guys because Ira really likes her, but she goes out with Jason [Schwartzman’s character].
What’s Daisy like?
She’s a lot like me: really weird and sarcastic. She’s also the girl amongst the guys, which I find is usually the case with comedy. The comedy world is very male-dominated.
21 Jul 09by Webmiss
The second trailer for one of Aubrey’s new films, “Mystery Team” is now released. You can stream the trailer below.
You have not seen absurdly funny internet comedy until you’ve experienced (almost) anything by the NYC-based group Derrick Comedy. Only two years ago, they were dominating Youtube with their hilarious skits like “Girls Aren’t To Be Trusted.” In fact, their video “Bro Rape” can be blamed in ironic part on having created the “bro” stereotype. Both “Family Guy” and the Nintendo Gamecube were never seen in a “bro” context until Derrick Comedy’s famous spoofing of a “Dateline” special popped up on the web. Check out these videos and more HERE.
Now, the group is taking their ability to write the absurd to the big screen, with their first feature film called “Mystery Team”. The Sundance favorite stars the three main members of the group, Donald Glover, DC Pierson, and Dominic Dierkes, as three wannabe detectives who decide to solve an actual murder case despite their infantile nature and lack of actual experience. Aubrey Plaza, who you might develop a crush on after seeing “Funny People”, also has a part in the film.
Considering the success Derrick Comedy has had in the past, (and also that this doesn’t look as unoriginally disastrous as Miss March, the flop from the other famous comedy group Whitest Kids U Know), I think I’m going to check this one out. It looks like a pretty outrageous small-budget film, even if the wacky humor plays to a more select audience.
From The Scorecard Review
21 Jul 09by Webmiss
Aubrey Plaza, wearing a hot Dolce & Gabbana navy mini dress, talks about kissing Seth Rogen at the LA premiere of “Funny People.”
Is Seth a good kisser?
“Totally! We make out on top of a car! I describe kissing him kinda like riding a roller coaster,” she says. “It’s scary at times, really fun, and then I throw up a little. In my mouth. Off camera, though. That’s not in the movie. Maybe for the DVD.”
We like this girl.
From the LA Times
27 Jun 09by Webmiss
Actress Aubrey Plaza recently wrapped up her first season as a bratty and slothful college intern in NBC’s new series “Parks and Recreation.” But though the role of April — who works for a polarizing woman (Amy Poehler) with lofty political aspirations — is her first starring role on a comedy TV series, Plaza, who is half Puerto Rican, is also appearing in three films. She plays Seth Rogen’s girlfriend, Daisy, in her first big studio movie, “Funny People,” a dark comedy from director Judd Apatow (“Knocked Up”), opening July 31. Daisy is a young standup comedian who befriends a group of male comics played by Adam Sandler, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman, and Eric Bana. “She is the girl among the guys,” says Plaza, 24, a brunette with a girl-next-door look. “Which I find is usually the case with comedy, because the comedy world is very male-dominated.”
Plaza should know. Born in Wilmington, Del., she attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and is an alumna of the Upright Citizens Brigade, a city theater that offers classes in improvisation and sketch comedy. “Working on ‘Funny People’ felt very familiar to me,” she says. “I am used to being around lots of guys, and I think that’s why it worked so well.”
Plaza also stars as a mean coffee shop barista/record store employee in “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” a comedy starring Michael Cera scheduled for release next year. And she’s in “Mystery Team,” a feature about three child detectives trying to solve an adult murder mystery; it debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. But you don’t have to go to the movies or turn on the tube to watch Plaza’s irreverent humor. A video of a dead-on impression of Sarah Silverman has made her popular on YouTube. “That was my audition tape for ‘SNL,'” explains Plaza, who says it was once her dream to become a cast member on the long-running show. “I have a new dream,” she adds, “to host ‘SNL’!”
This summer, Plaza — who is Puerto Rican on her father’s side and Irish/English on her mother’s hopes to visit the Caribbean island. “I try to go every summer, because I have family there,” she says. “I love the food and the people.” Still, that doesn’t mean that she speaks Spanish. “I wish I was fluent,” she says. “My grandfather came over from Puerto Rico and raised his kids speaking English so that it would be easier for them to assimilate. My family speaks to me in Spanish,” she adds, “and I respond in English.”
From the NY Daily News
27 Jun 09by Webmiss
I have finally opened up our photo gallery for everyone to view! There is currently over 1,000 photos of Aubrey!
Sorry the complete site is taking a lot longer than I posted. I’m going to try to get everything complete before July.
31 May 09by Webmiss
Welcome to the temporary version of Aubrey Plaza Online! This site is currently under construction and I hope to have everything open by June 15th! In the meantime, I will be posting the latest news, photos and media featuring Aubrey into this space – so bookmark http://www.aubrey-plaza.com and come back soon!
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Sheet Music: Score
Elvira : for 4 violins, double bass and piano / Kate Reid.
by Kate Reid (2013)
I wrote this work in celebration of my first grandchild when she
was five years old. In each of the three sections I have tried to
capture a specific mood or space.
In the first section I imagined her painting with all the freedom and lack of inhibition of a young child. The second section explores a different mood altogether such as when a child suddenly and for no apparent reason just "zones out" into a daydream world. In the final section I have tried to bring back the child's world of fun and frivolity. This, I find, is best observed at bath time, especially (as in her case) if there is a younger sibling involved.
Published by: Australian Music Centre — 1 facsimile score (28p. -- A4 (portrait))
Duration: 8 min.
First performance Oct 13. Sydney Conservatorium of Music
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Warsaw University’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Mathematical and Computational Modeling (ICM) has created a sophisticated computational model of the airline’s operations using the AVS/Express software development platform’s 2D and 3D visualization and data analysis techniques. With AVS/Express, data from a number of diverse sources has been incorporated to analyze how weather, air traffic, baggage, de-icing, maintenance problems and other critical factors affect the airline’s ability to maintain its flight schedule.
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According to Krzysztof (Chris) S. Nowinski, scientific visualization specialist for ICM, “With the information now available to the airline with this software program, LOT is able to proactively manage their flight schedule. For example, in certain circumstances, they may make the decision to schedule more time between flights because now they can see that on certain days and at certain times during the day when flights are scheduled very tightly, a single delay can create delays across the entire flight schedule. Similarly, one can easily estimate the impact of improved ground service at a particular airport on overall punctuality of all the airline’s flights.”
Continues Nowinski, “This software has been readily embraced by LOT and has already demonstrated to the airlines ways to improve operations.” ICM expects to deliver a new release of the software within the next few weeks that incorporates more advanced visualization and simulation into the analysis.
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Ever since insects developed a taste for vegetation, plants have faced the same dilemma: use limited resources to out-compete their neighbors for light to grow, or, invest directly in defense against hungry insects. Now, an international team of scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and the Institute of Investigaciones Fisiológicas y Ecológicas Vinculadas a la Agronomía (IFEVA) has discovered how plants weigh the tradeoffs and redirect their energies accordingly.
The same light sensor that detects other plants crowding in and gives the signal to switch on the synthesis of the plant growth hormone auxin reduces the plant’s responsiveness to the hormone jasmonic acid, which orchestrates the synthesis of a whole array of defensive chemicals, the researchers report in an article published in the current early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
“Understanding how plants resolve the dilemma of resource allocation on a mechanistic level opens the possibility to increase the natural defenses of crops, especially in the high density plantings typical of modern agriculture, which depend on regular applications of insecticides,” explains senior author Carlos L. Ballaré, Ph.D., a senior scientist with CONICET (the National Research Council of Argentina) and associate professor at the University of Buenos Aires.
In an earlier study, Ballaré discovered that plants dial down their investment in defense when they perceive an increased risk of competition for light. But just how changes in light quality caused plants to drop their guards were still poorly understood. To connect the two, he turned to Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator Joanne Chory, Ph.D., in the Plant Biology Laboratory at the Salk Institute and former lab member, Yi Tao, Ph.D., who had dissected the molecular pathway that plants use to adjust their growth and flowering time to shade.
Plants sense the presence of other plants in their neighborhood by the relative increase in incoming far-red light resulting from absorption of red light by canopy leaves and reflection of far-red light from neighboring plants. “When the major photoreceptor for shade avoidance detects neighbors, plants start producing the growth hormone auxin and transport it to their stems, where it helps plants grow taller,” explains Chory.
But plants also react to chemical cues in the oral secretions of herbivores and mechanical damage caused by caterpillars and their ilk nibbling on foliage. They increase the production of defense-related hormones, particularly jasmonic acid, which ramps up the concentration of chemicals that make plants unpalatable or at least less nutritious for herbivores.
“Such responses incur what is known as opportunity costs,” says Chory. “Resource allocation to competition can limit investment in defense, increasing vulnerability to herbivores, while allocation to defense can reduce competitive ability against neighboring plants.”
And that’s exactly what first author Javier E. Moreno, a graduate student in Ballaré´s lab, found. Fall armyworms—caterpillars that prefer to chomp on corn, sorghum and other members of the grass family but won’t say no to beans, potatoes, peanuts, cotton and other crops—grew twice as fast on Arabidopsis thaliana seedling grown under crowded conditions or exposed to far-red radiation, the light signal plants use to detect the proximity of neighbors. Like many commercially grown crops, Arabidopsis — the lab rat of plant biologists — doesn’t tolerate shade well.
But it was more than a matter of limited resources. Mutated Arabidopsis seedlings that no longer responded to far-red radiation but had normal levels of the far-red photoreceptor, still let their defenses down. At closer inspection, the researchers found that far-red radiation decreased the plants’ sensitivity to jasmonates. By ignoring jasmonate signals, the plants save resources because they no long invest in defense and, at the same time, avoid the growth-inhibitory effects of jasmonates.
“Without sufficient light to keep photosynthesis going, plants won’t have enough energy to invest in sophisticated defense strategies,” says Ballaré. “Coupling shade avoidance syndrome with the regulation of resource allocation to defense could provide a major selective advantage for plants growing in the wild, but might increase the vulnerability of densely planted crops to insects.”
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California, is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to fundamental discoveries in the life sciences, the improvement of human health and the training of future generations of researchers. Jonas Salk, M.D., whose polio vaccine all but eradicated the crippling disease poliomyelitis in 1955, opened the Institute in 1965 with a gift of land from the City of San Diego and the financial support of the March of Dimes.
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This feature was written by Becky Allen for the Annual Research Report 2019-2020.
Great science depends on teamwork, yet genuine partnerships are rare, especially those which sustain success over decades. Dr Len Stephens and Dr Phill Hawkins, both group leaders in the Institute’s Signalling programme, have worked together for more than 30 years. Here, they reflect on their research, their relationship – and their distinctly different approaches to fishing.
Setting up a new group is exciting and daunting. Two group leaders who joined the Signalling programme in 2019 – Dr Hayley Sharpe and Dr Rahul Samant – talk about their research and the supportive, collaborative and open environment that they say marks out the Institute.
Oxygen makes up 21% of the Earth’s atmosphere and plays a pivotal role in biological systems. Despite this, huge gaps remain in our understanding of how this essential element regulates cell signalling pathways and affects our immune system – questions that Dr Sarah Ross aims to answer.
This feature was written by Becky Allen for the Annual Research Report 2017
Bringing together the Institute’s researchers with scientists in the 60 companies on the Babraham Research Campus is helping turn innovative ideas into new benefits for human health – fast. Over the past two years, members of the Signalling research programme have transformed a conversation over coffee into a collaboration that could deliver new ways of treating some of the most intractable human cancers.
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In steel for four months followed by two months’ bottle-ageing.
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14 September 2023
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COVID-19 Safety Policies
Updated as of Thursday, August 10, 2023
Ballet Hispánico is deeply committed to the health and safety of our students, staff, faculty, and guests. In compliance with the City of New York guidelines, we have implemented preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the building. Our updated policies are as follows:
ONLY Ballet Hispánico employees, registered students, and renters are allowed to enter the building with the following exceptions:
- Guests for organizational events such as School of Dance Family visiting weeks and other special events and performances.
- Students age 6 and under are permitted to have 1 caregiver enter the building to support with changing in and out of uniform during the check in and out process for class. This access to the building is limited to the first floor designated changing area and bathroom only for the purpose of check-in. Caregivers are required to leave the building once the student is ready for class.
Students, staff, faculty, and guests are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination to enter the building. Specific requirements are in place for the School of Dance which can be found here.
Additional safety measures include upgraded ventilation systems, additional stand-alone HEPA filters, electrostatic cleaning, and enhanced sanitation protocols throughout the building.
Specific health and safety protocols are subject to change. We will continue to consult with medical advisors and monitor the CDC and New York City and State guidelines; and these policies may be updated as conditions evolve. Ballet Hispánico will strive to communicate substantial changes to health and safety protocols.
Ballet Hispánico may, in its sole discretion, refuse to allow admission to anyone who does not comply with these policies.
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The Superintendent will establish procedures whereby students, parents, and members of the public may present a complaint regarding a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 and Title II related to the accessibility of any official District web presence which is developed by, maintained by, or offered through the District or third party vendors and open sources.
A Website Accessibility Concerns/Complaints form related to the accessibility of websites developed or maintained by the District is available at each school and at the District office. The form includes identification information, date, description of the problem, location of the inaccessible site, and the solution suggested.
The concern or complaint may be made verbally, by e-mail, in writing or by completing the form provided by the District. All such communications will be forwarded to a staff member or consultant designated by the Superintendent.
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Nestled between Station North and Remington, the historic neighborhood of Old Goucher is on the brink of a renaissance. In recent years, it’s seen a lot of action—a bid for Amazon HQ2, Sophomore Coffee, Co_Lab Books, and Lane Harlan’s new beer garden. But there’s one 12,000-square-foot building on the corner of 23rd and St. Paul that has been trying to make a name for itself in this rising community.
The James E. Hooper House was erected in 1886 for its namesake when he was the president and general manager of William E. Hooper and Sons, one of the largest cotton mills in Baltimore. Hooper House, as it’s affectionately known, has been on the National Historic Register since 1982 and is now a hub of creativity.
Besides the character that comes from the antique architecture of the building—it still has some of the original molding, staircases, and floors—this hub is currently home to 12 tenants including a cartographer, bike repairman, and a host of other artists and musicians.
Though it’s thriving today, the catalyst for creative minds started back in 2001 when David Andler of Morphius Records, a local music producer and musician, purchased the building and began to map out his vision to provide a place for artists of all types to have a cooperative arts workspace. He set up a recording studio in the bottom floor and began to seek out tenants who shared his vision.
“It’s the most central place in the city,” Andler said of Hooper House. “The building is five blocks away from the heart of the city. We felt like our customers—everyone from punk rock kids coming in from the suburbs to hip-hop and Baltimore club artist who live in West Baltimore—appreciate the location because it is perfect and central to everyone.”
Andler, who is still a tenant, sold the building to Matt Oppenheim and his business partner Mick Mier in July 2018, hoping that the essence of the space remained the same once it changed hands.
“When Matt came in to look at the building, he had a really radical vision of what he wanted to do and I liked it,” Andler said. “I felt that it was really consistent with what we were trying to do.”
Oppenheim, who has a degree in architecture and a few businesses in Washington, D.C., fell in love with the Hooper House and Old Goucher’s charm. He said that he wanted to create something unique and that this was the perfect place to do it.
“This is my second project in Baltimore, and I can’t do something like this in D.C.,” he said. “Down there, a lot of the projects we do, you can only make it work one way because it’s so expensive, whereas Hooper House offered the opportunity to work with local creatives and really build a community and do the whole urban archeology process.”
Hooper House tenant Tommy Barse of Cutlass Velo bike shop was just a bike messenger who frequented the building when Oppenheim approached him about housing his business there. Barse creates custom wheels, handles bike repairs, and offers a wheel building class in his newly acquired space.
“The atmosphere is really motivational when we start discussing our vision and work ethic applied to our businesses,” he said. “I work alone so a little personal interaction can help refresh me if I’m between service, wheel builds, or answering emails.”
The location was also a big motivator in Barse’s decision. He says the close proximity to the center of the city, highways, and parks make the Old Goucher neighborhood perfect for his business.
“The idea of being around other small businesses in a cool space was appealing as well as being able to create a small space that works well for me,” he said. “The neighborhood is pretty cool and is gaining traction. It helps having Brown Rice a stone’s throw away too.”
Kelly Cross, the president of the Old Goucher Community Association, believes that the growth of Hooper House will help push Old Goucher to the forefront of the city’s creative hubs.
“We began an initiative three years ago to become a center for art, restaurants, and small independent business,” Cross said. “We will see over 30 new restaurants, bars, and small independent businesses opening in Old Goucher by the end of 2020. We are definitely on the rise.”
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The other night, at a bar, I got ma’amed.
It wasn’t the first time it happened, but it was the first time I can recall a fellow woman directing the term to me, and it stung. I think the issue was that she was in her early 20s, blonde, and being genuinely polite. Ten years ago, I was also a (moderately) polite server with blonde hair slinging drinks and accidentally shocking customers with formal greetings dripping in antiquity.
Currently, I am 34 years old. I’m an elder millennial who remembers landlines and call waiting and didn’t get my first cell phone until college, and even that thing had a walkie-talkie button. I vividly remember Y2K and 9/11 and, perhaps somewhat less culturally significant, the creepy countdown to the Olsen twins’ 18th birthday. I remember being amused as sociologists and ad executives tried to define and understand my generation’s motives. I remember reading endless contradictory think pieces on how we were lazy but resourceful, born of analog but coming of age in digital, entitled but scrappy.
And as with all things when you’re young, the world’s attention on my generation felt somewhere between an eye-roll and being warmed by the sun. We didn’t yet understand that all older generations examine the hell out of the new ones, wondering how we measure up, the ways we might save the world, and the ways we’d be sure to end it. We just knew that we were young, and that this was of deep interest to everyone.
And now we’re all mostly in our 30s, being called ma’am by the kids we used to babysit.
The ma’aming, obviously, struck a nerve with me.
When it was just men using the term, I could chalk it up to politeness. I could let myself believe that these were respectful males who were taught to err on the side of caution—that I was somehow only running into the kind of men who would never assume a woman’s pregnancy or interrupt her during a board meeting. But to this woman, I was thoroughly a ma’am, an exhausted-looking mother of two, trying to fit in a few pages of the books she’s been reading for months while waiting for a friend to show up for post-bath and bedtime drinks.
Once I got home, the ma’aming sent me racing back to my gently lit bathroom mirror to confirm what I generously had been thinking was a self-critical over-exaggeration: I really do look older. The lines around my mouth don’t disappear when I stop smiling. Despite my dogged commitment to the one good thing Paris Hilton ever taught me—wear sunglasses at all times, at all cost—crow’s feet are spreading out from the corners of my eyes. Even the Botox I had tried on a lark last summer was betraying me, allowing me to express a genuine reaction to the neck wrinkles I’d just spotted.
Aging, as with all things human, is weird. In the immediate wake of being ma’amed, fortified by two Negronis, I felt haggard and irrelevant. Without my youth glowing out of my pores, who was I? Until that night, I had never been so old in my life.
But in the harsh light of the next morning’s low-key hangover, and despite an entire night spent aging, I looked—young-ish again? And since then, it’s been fascinating to see how the aging process is both linear and entirely random. There are days I catch myself in the mirror and think I look great for someone with two toddlers who is mathematically in her mid-30s. And then there are the days I walk by a reflective surface and wonder who the crypt keeper dressed head to toe in Madewell is. The good days give me confidence and hope; the bad ones give fat commissions to the skin care team at Sephora.
Curious about the non-surgical ways I could freshen things up a bit, I decided to take action and made an appointment with plastic surgeon Nadia Mostovych at Belcara Health in Mt. Washington. I arrived armed with a picture of the endless bottles, pots, and snake oils that comprise my skin care regime and the need for an explanation about my sudden lurch into early middle-age.
What I learned was a science lesson in the art of decay. It turns out collagen production starts to decline at a rate of about 1 percent each year once we turn 20. It takes a while to notice, which is why so many people cite their early 30s as the time they first begin to see signs of aging. It’s clear that external elements like exposure to the sun, pollution, and nicotine can hasten wrinkles, but there’s not much to be done about curtailing the natural aging process.
“During consultations, some people say they feel like they look tired,” says Mostovych. “What they see in the mirror doesn’t look like them anymore. People get stuck on how they looked and felt during their late 20s and early 30s and can eventually feel really out of balance when those things no longer match.”
The good doctor began our consult by explaining the bare minimum of preventative skin maintenance—mineral-based sunscreen, retinol, and a good vitamin C serum or any kind of antioxidant serum—but as she moved into the more serious options to turn back time, I physically and emotionally found myself leaning in. In what can only be described as a self-imposed game of “vanity chicken,” I began wondering exactly how far I’d be willing to go with the myriad treatments, factoring in my current age, income bracket, and short-lived tanning bed stint in college.
Surprising even myself, I was willing to bypass traditional facials entirely, and head straight into the realm of procedures, which is how I found myself having my blood drawn on a sunny Friday morning. I opted for a platelet-rich plasma facial, better known to those us of who follow open-book celebrities on Instagram as the “Vampire Facial.” Essentially, blood is drawn and put in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma. It is then placed on the skin, and a micro-needling treatment ensues. This treatment is ideally performed three times over the course of three to four months, and it’s meant to leave the patient with smoother, clearer, glowier skin.
2020 is a wild time to be alive.
In the immediate days following my treatment, I looked pretty banged up. I cancelled weekend plans, hunkered down with my generously portioned bag of post-treatment serums, and waited for the bruising and redness to subside. (If you believe we are close enough friends, I will show you post-procedure pictures, otherwise you’ll have to use your imagination or Google.) And after a few house-bound days, I noticed a genuine difference. My skin was tighter, my fine lines kinder.
The procedure isn’t cheap, and there is some recovery downtime, but it’s also painless and the results are immediate and can last more than a year. My toddlers haven’t noticed the improvements (rude), but close friends have, and I’ve been fielding texts and sending updates to the women in my life who are also finding themselves on the less buoyant side of collagen production.
There are clearly plenty of ways to fight the good fight against aging, but the question remains: Why do we fear it? How can a $50.2-billion-a-year industry thrive raging against the one thing our bodies all inevitably do, whether we intervene or not?
To explore that, I reached out to Michiko Iwasaki, a geropsychologist and associate professor at Loyola University. Aging in America, she pointed out, is not like aging in most countries. In her native Japan, she says, “Aging equals wisdom, and there is a more positive perception.”
But here in America, where we emphasize youth and vitality, it’s quite the opposite. “When the term ageism was invented in the late ’60s, people unconsciously accepted that aging is bad,” says Iwasaki. People do plastic surgery to find better work and partners, because looking young gives them an advantage.”
And we’re expected to act youthful, too. How can we genuinely embrace the fact that our bodies are aging when culturally we’re expected to work long hours, say yes to everything that’s offered, ignore accumulating PTO, and work during maternity leave? And with the advent of social media, we’re now keeping tabs on our own selves about just how much we can fit into a day while looking happy and attractive. Energy and activity are our social currency, and physically aging is the way we eventually betray ourselves.
As I considered my conversation with Dr. Iwasaki, I realized the timing of my interest in experimenting with anti-aging treatments isn’t simply vanity—it’s existential. Though I’m not past child-bearing age, I do not intend to have more children. My body is beginning to show wear and tear through, among other things, the cacophony of knee cracks signaling my impermanence each time I lift myself off the floor after playing with my kids. And the fact that my face is starting to look a bit older actually kind of matters. I automatically and subconsciously react to people based on their perceived age every day. I once gave a ride across a parking lot to a much older female stranger mostly because I assumed that, unless she was armed, she posed no threat. And when I encounter high-schoolers, I vacillate between not being able to stand them and wanting them to think I’m cool. If I’m making snap judgments about people based on their age, I think it’s reasonable to assume the same is happening to me.
So, is it possible to age gracefully? It seems, like so many things, that the answer is somehow highly specific to each of the eight billion people on this planet. For some, it might mean decades of plastic surgery, while others might rely solely on sunblock and water as their beauty treatments. For me, it will likely fall somewhere in between. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to get older, but I think I’ll always be a lady perpetually—though non-surgically—on a mission to look good for however old I am. Because, as Iwasaki points out, “Whomever, wherever we are, we are all aging.”
Just be careful whom you call ma’am along the way.
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Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in York
If you’re considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in York, it’s highly advisable to consult with a bankruptcy attorney today.
A bankruptcy attorney will guide you through the entire process, helping you understand your rights and obligations. They’ll ensure that all the necessary paperwork is filed correctly and on time, and will represent your best interests throughout the proceedings.
Don’t navigate the complexities of Chapter 7 alone – seek the expertise of a bankruptcy attorney today.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: The Basics
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a legal process that allows individuals or businesses to eliminate their debts and start fresh. To understand how it works, it’s important to know the eligibility requirements, which include passing the means test and completing credit counseling.
Additionally, it’s essential to differentiate between dischargeable and non-dischargeable debts, as well as to be aware of the property exemptions available under Chapter 7.
What Is It?
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, also known as liquidation bankruptcy, allows individuals or businesses to discharge their debts by selling off non-exempt assets under the supervision of a bankruptcy trustee. It’s a legal process that provides relief to those overwhelmed by debt and unable to repay their creditors.
How Does it Work?
When filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, individuals or businesses undergo a process of liquidating their non-exempt assets to discharge their debts and obtain a fresh financial start.
This process involves the appointment of a trustee who assesses the value of the assets and sells them to repay creditors.
Once the assets are liquidated, the remaining eligible debts are discharged, providing the filer with relief from overwhelming financial burdens and the opportunity for a new beginning.
To be eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, individuals or businesses must meet certain requirements established by the bankruptcy code.
These requirements include passing the means test, which determines if the individual’s income is below the state median.
Additionally, individuals must have received credit counseling within 180 days before filing.
It’s important to note that some debts, such as child support and tax obligations, may not be discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Dischargeable vs. Non-Dischargeable Debts
Debts can be categorized as either dischargeable or non-dischargeable in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Dischargeable debts are those that can be eliminated through bankruptcy, providing individuals with a fresh start. Examples of dischargeable debts include credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans.
On the other hand, non-dischargeable debts can’t be eliminated through bankruptcy, and individuals are still responsible for repaying them. Examples of non-dischargeable debts include child support, alimony, and certain tax debts.
Chapter 7 Property Exemptions
Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows individuals to protect certain property through exemptions, ensuring that they can retain essential assets during the bankruptcy process.
Property exemptions vary by state, but commonly exempt items include a primary residence, a vehicle, and personal belongings such as clothing and furniture.
These exemptions provide a sense of security and help individuals maintain a basic standard of living while they work towards financial recovery.
It’s important to consult with a bankruptcy attorney to understand the specific exemptions applicable in York.
How to File for Bankruptcy Chapter 7
When considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in York, individuals should be aware of the necessary steps and procedures involved. Here is a concise guide to help navigate through the process:
- Gather financial documents: Collect all financial records, such as bank statements, tax returns, and pay stubs.
- Complete credit counseling: Before filing, individuals must attend a credit counseling session with an approved agency.
- File bankruptcy forms: Fill out the required bankruptcy forms, including a petition, schedules, and statements.
- Attend the meeting of creditors: This mandatory meeting allows the bankruptcy trustee to ask questions about the case.
Bankruptcy Chapter 7 vs. 13
After completing the necessary steps to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in York, individuals may also want to explore the alternative option of Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
While Chapter 7 involves the liquidation of assets to pay off debts, Chapter 13 allows individuals to create a repayment plan over a period of three to five years.
The choice between Chapter 7 and 13 depends on various factors such as income, assets, and debt.
Consulting with a bankruptcy attorney can provide guidance in making the right decision.
Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Right for You?
Determining whether Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the right choice for an individual can be a complex decision.
Consulting with a bankruptcy attorney can provide the necessary guidance and expertise to navigate the process.
With their assistance, individuals can gain a better understanding of their financial situation and the potential benefits and drawbacks of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Get Assistance from a Bankruptcy Attorney Now
To determine if Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the right option for you, it’s advisable to seek assistance from a bankruptcy attorney. A bankruptcy attorney can provide valuable guidance and support throughout the process. They have the expertise to evaluate your financial situation and determine if Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the best solution for your specific circumstances.
With their help, you can navigate the complex legal requirements and maximize the benefits of filing for bankruptcy. Don’t hesitate to reach out to a bankruptcy attorney today.
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How To Improve Your Debt
Improving your DTI comes down to doing one of two things : Increasing your income or reducing your debt.
On the income side, there are some things you can do try to raise your gross pay. The options include:
- Negotiating a raise at work
- Taking a second job or part-time job
- Starting one or more side hustles
You can also generate income through investments. For example, investing in dividend-paying stocks could help you to create a passive income stream. Real estate can also provide passive income if youre earning dividends from a real estate investment trust . Investing in rental property can also provide monthly income but it can be more hands-on than owning REITs or real estate ETFs in your portfolio.
If youre interested in reducing debt, you could start by making it more affordable. Refinancing a mortgage or student loans or consolidating high-interest credit card debt, for example, could allow you to pay more toward the principal each month and less in interest. That could help you to pay back what you owe at a faster pace.
A positive side effect of reducing your debt is that it may also raise your credit score. That can be a win-win if youre hoping to get approved for a mortgage or another loan and youre angling for the best interest rates.
How To Use Our Debt
If your housing-related monthly debts are below 28%, you may qualify for a larger loan amount than originally expected
If your total debts are above 36%, it may explain why you werent approved despite good credit
If your DTI is 50% or above, you may have to pay down a substantial portion of your debts before you can purchase a home
Add Up Your Monthly Debt Payments
Once you’ve determined your monthly gross income, you can focus on your monthly debt payments. This is the money that’s taken out of your paycheck each month. Expenses like groceries and utilities generally are not included. Once you’ve figured out all of your monthly debts, take the sum of each value.
Example: You owe $1,000 in rent, $300 in student loans and $100 for a credit card payment. You would then add 1,000, 300 and 100. This would result in monthly debt payments of $1,400.
$1,000 + $300 + $100 = $1,400
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How To Calculate Dti Ratio
Calculating your debt-to-income ratio will help you and potential lenders determine your financial standing. To perform this calculation, you need to know your gross income and how many monthly debt payments you’re making. For example, your rent, student loan payments or child support payments would fall into this category. Use these to calculate your DTI ratio with the following steps:
Add Up Your Monthly Debts
The first step toward calculating your debt-to-income ratio is adding up all your monthly debt payments. For fixed-payment loans like rent, an auto loan or a personal loan, you will use your regular monthly payment. Use your minimum monthly payment for variable payments such as credit card payments or a home equity line of credit. Your monthly debts will include any debts listed on your credit report.
For your mortgage payment, you will calculate with the full PITI . This will be your regular monthly payment if you escrow your taxes and insurance. If you dont escrow, your lender will likely take your annual tax and insurance payments, divide them by 12 and include them as part of your mortgage payment for purposes of DTI calculation.
Here is an example of what it could look like after considering these monthly debts:
- Mortgage: $1,600
- Minimum credit card payments: $300
- Student loan: $200
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Why Is My Debt
Your debt-to-income ratio can affect your ability to qualify for a loan or a mortgage. It seems daunting but lenders do use it as a preliminary measurement to make sure youre not pushing yourself too far. The goal is to borrow money to improve your life, not put you at risk of deep debt. Similar to those with a bad credit score, lenders see those with a high debt-to-income ratio as more likely to run into trouble making monthly payments.
What Is Gross Monthly Income
Your gross monthly income is the sum of everything you earn in one month, before taxes or deductions. This includes your base monthly income and any additional commissions, bonuses, tips and investment income that you earn each month. To calculate your gross monthly income, take your total annual income and divide it by 12. If you’re hourly, you can multiply your hourly wage by how many hours a week you work, then multiply that number by 52 to get your annual salary. Divide your annual salary by 12 to get your gross monthly income.
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What Is A Debt To Income Ratio
This figure is used by creditors, lenders, and credit reporting agencies as part of the formula to determine your creditworthiness. This is not the only criteria they use, but it is taken into account. Someone with a high debt-to- income ratio may be seen as a high risk, and may have trouble obtaining credit or a loan. If they do get approved, the terms may not be as favorable as someone with a lower debt to income ratio.
Why Your Dti Is So Important
First of all, it’s desirable to have as low a DTI figure as possible. After all, the less you owe relative to your income, the more money you have to apply toward other endeavors . It also means that you have some breathing room, and lenders hate to service consumers who are living on a tight budget and struggling to stay afloat.
But your DTI is also a crucial factor in figuring out how much house you can truly afford. When lenders evaluate your situation, they look at both the front ratio and the back ratio.
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Wells Fargo Credit Score Standards
You generally qualify for the best rates, depending on debt-to-income ratio and collateral value.
You typically qualify for credit, depending on DTI and collateral value, but may not get the best rates.
You may have more difficulty obtaining credit, and will likely pay higher rates for it.
620 & below, Poor
You may have difficulty obtaining unsecured credit.
No credit score
You may not have built up enough credit to calculate a score, or your credit has been inactive for some time.
Pay More Than The Minimum
Pay off your debt and save on interest by paying more than the minimum every month. The key is to make extra payments consistently so you can pay off your loan more quickly. Some lenders allow you to make an extra payment each month specifying that each extra payment goes toward the principal. Before you begin, check the terms of your loan to determine whether additional fees or prepayment penalties may apply.
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What Is Considered A Good Dti Ratio
What counts as a good DTI will depend on what type of loan you want. Some lenders allow a higher DTI, while others require a lower cut-off.
In general, lenders prefer that your back-end ratio not exceed 36%. That means if you earn $5,000 in monthly gross income, your total debt obligations should be $1,800 or less. However, some lenders might make an exception if you have excellent credit. In fact, its possible to qualify for a loan with up to a 50% DTI as long as youre an otherwise highly qualified borrower.
Mortgage lenders, in particular, tend to have more hard-and-fast rules. They typically prefer a front-end DTI of 28% or less. That means your mortgage payments cant be any higher than 28% of your gross monthly income. So if you take home $5,000 per month, your mortgage payments shouldnt be any higher than $1,400.
On the other hand, conventional mortgage lenders, as well as FHA and USDA lenders, will typically allow a back-end DTI of up to 43%, giving your budget a little more wiggle room. VA loans usually require a back-end DTI of 41% or less.
Knowing your front-end and back-end DTI can help you figure out how much house you can afford. If you apply for a mortgage and the payments would cause you to exceed either of these DTI requirements, you may have to go with a smaller loan or could be denied a loan altogether.
Does My Dti Influence My Credit Score
Your debt-to-income ratio does not influence your . It simply gives you a way to see how much of your income each month has to go toward repaying your recurring debt. Having a high DTI doesnt necessarily mean that your credit score will be low, provided youre making the minimum payments on time each month.
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Need Help To Lower Your Dti Ratio
Your DTI is an important tool in determining your financial standing. If youre struggling to come up with ways to lower your ratio or are looking for financial guidance, our expert coaches can help you. Contact us today to learn more about how our Debt Management Plans can help you take control of your debt payments.
About The Author
Melinda Opperman is an exceptional educator who lives and breathes the creation and implementation of innovative ways to motivate and educate community members and students about financial literacy. Melinda joined credit.org in 2003 and has over two decades of experience in the industry.
How To Use Debt
Your debt-to-income ratio or DTI represents the amount of your income that goes to debt repayment each month. So why does that matter? For one thing, debt to income can be an important factor in determining whether you qualify for certain loans. If youre trying to buy a home, for instance, lenders will calculate your DTI when determining mortgage approval. For another, a lower debt-to-income ratio means you may have more money to save and invest for the future. If youre not sure how much of your income goes to debt each month, heres how to calculate it.
Working with a financial advisor could help you create and execute a financial plan for your needs and goals.
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Tuesday Tip: How To Calculate Your Debt
Do you know what your debt-to-income ratio is? Do you know why its an important figure? Well, lenders and credit reporting agencies will use this figure as part of the criteria for determining your creditworthiness. Our advice is for you to work towards making it as low as possible. It could mean the difference between obtaining credit or not.
American Consumer Credit Counseling is here to de-mystify the debt-to-income ratio.
How Can I Get A Better Dti Ratio Fast
Think of your DTI ratio as a literal fraction with your debt on top and your income on the bottom. The only way to get a better DTI is to either increase the bottom number or reduce the top . Getting a raise or paying off debts in big chunks are great ways to improve your DTI ratio as fast as possible.
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The Factors That Make Up A Debt
The debt-to-income ratio is made up of two factors: the front-end ratio and the back-end ratio.
Front-End Ratio This is also called the housing ratio. This shows what percentage of your monthly income goes to your housing expenses. This ratio includes your monthly mortgage payment, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and homeowners association dues.
Back-End Ratio This ratio is all about your other debt typesyour other monthly debt obligations. This includes credit card or car loans, ongoing student loans, child support or alimony, or any other monthly debt that shows up in your credit report.
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Should I Apply For A Home Loan With A High Dti
In limited instances, high debt-to-income ratios mean lenders may be less willing to give you a mortgage loan or may ask you to pay a higher interest rate for the loan, costing you more money. While you can still apply for and receive a mortgage loan with a high DTI, its best to look for ways to lower the ratio if possible so you can get a better interest rate.
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How To Improve Your Dti
If the calculator shows a DTI over 36%, dont be too discouraged: you may still have options. And knowing where you stand before filling out a mortgage application can save you a lot of time, money and heartache.
Achieve a lower debt-to-income ratio by:
Avoiding new debt
Increasing your income with a side hustle
Reducing expenses and using the extra cash to pay off debts
Debt-to-income ratio is different than , which measures how much credit youre using versus how much is available to you. But reducing credit utilization will typically improve your DTI.
What Factors Make Up A Dti Ratio
- Front-end ratio: also called the housing ratio, shows what percentage of your monthly gross income would go toward your housing expenses, including your monthly mortgage payment, property taxes, homeowners insurance and homeowners association dues.
- Back-end ratio: shows what portion of your income is needed to cover all of your monthly debt obligations, plus your mortgage payments and housing expenses. This includes credit card bills, car loans, child support, student loans and any other revolving debt that shows on your credit report.
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Multiply That Number By 100 To Get A Percentageand Thats Your Debt
Lets look at an example:
Bob pays $600 a month in minimum debt payments plus $1,000 per month for his mortgage payment. Before taxes, Bob brings home $5,000 a month. To calculate his DTI, add up his monthly debt and mortgage payments and divide it by his gross monthly income to get 0.32. Multiply that by 100 to get a percentage.
So, Bobs debt-to-income ratio is 32%.
Now, its your turn. Plug your numbers into our debt-to-income ratio calculator above and see where you stand.
How Lenders View Your Debt
Now that you know how a debt-to-income ratio is calculated, you might be wondering what lenders think of your score.
The criteria can vary from lender to lender, but heres a general breakdown of the industry standards:
DTI less than 36%Lenders view a DTI under 36% as good, meaning they think you can manage your current debt payments and handle taking on an additional loan.
DTI between 3643%In this range, lenders get nervous that adding another loan payment to your plate might be challenging, especially if an emergency pops up. You wont necessarily get turned down for another loan, but lenders will proceed with caution.
DTI between 4350%When your DTI gets to this level, youre almost too risky for lenders, and you may not be able to get a loan.
DTI over 50%At this point, youre in the danger zone, and lenders probably wont lend you money. With a DTI ratio over 50%, that means over half of your monthly income is going to pay debt. Add in normal living expenses, like groceries and insurance, and theres not much left over for saving or covering an emergencyand another loan could tip you over the edge.
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Add Up All The Minimum Payments You Make Toward Debt In An Average Month Plus Your Mortgage Payment
You dont need to factor in common living expenses or paycheck deductions contributions). But you should include all types of debt, like:
Mortgage payments Personal loans Timeshare payments
Youll also include recurring monthly paymentslike rent, child support or alimonyeven though they arent technically considered debt.
Confusing? We get it . But think about it like thisto get an accurate picture of how much youre spending each month, lenders look at more than just your debt to decide if theyll approve you for new credit.
So, to sum it up, include all your monthly minimum debt payments and recurring or legally binding payments in your debt-to-income ratiobut not basic monthly bills.
Our Standards For Debt
Once youve calculated your DTI ratio, youll want to understand how lenders review it when they’re considering your application. Take a look at the guidelines we use:
35% or less: Looking Good – Relative to your income, your debt is at a manageable level
You most likely have money left over for saving or spending after youve paid your bills. Lenders generally view a lower DTI as favorable.
36% to 49%: Opportunity to improve
Youre managing your debt adequately, but you may want to consider lowering your DTI. This may put you in a better position to handle unforeseen expenses. If youre looking to borrow, keep in mind that lenders may ask for additional eligibility criteria.
50% or more: Take Action – You may have limited funds to save or spend
With more than half your income going toward debt payments, you may not have much money left to save, spend, or handle unforeseen expenses. With this DTI ratio, lenders may limit your borrowing options.
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|Alex is a graduate of the University of Western Australia having completed a Bachelor of Music majoring in Composition in 2009. During primary and secondary school at St Stephen's, Alex studied music and had an active involvement in all available vocal ensembles and the string ensembles on the violin. One such vocal ensemble led to a relationship with Vocal Evolution Men's Barbershop Chorus with whom he soon became a member after leaving school at the end of 2004.
Alex progressed through the ranks of Vocal Evolution from singer, to section leader, to Assistant Music Director and eventually to Music Director in 2008. Alex took Vocal Evolution to consecutive Gold Medals at BHA (Barbershop Harmony Australia) National Chorus Contests in Hobart in 2009 and Brisbane in 2011. He also took Vocal Evolution to score of 81, the highest score ever achieved by an Australian chorus, at the Barbershop Harmony Societies International Chorus Contest in Kansas City in 2011. An accomplished quartet singer, Alex sang with Nexus who entertained and impressed audiences for over six years across the country.
Alex now lives in Melbourne where he holds the position of Musical Director for the Geelong Harmony Chorus (Sweet Adelines) as well as an exciting role as Musical Director for the fledgling Southern Lights Chorus that hopes to create an outlet for young male singers across Melbourne. Alex is a sought-after arranger of both orchestral and vocal music and works full time in artistic administration.
Alex has been engaged as a vocal coach across the country working with groups such as the Festival States'men Youth Chorus from South Australia (current BHA Bronze Medalists), the Hobart Men's Barbershop Club from Tasmania, the Onkaparinga Harmony Chorus from South Australia, the Fishbowl Boys Quartet from South Australia as well as plethora of other quartets both in WA and around the country.
Alex was a member of the faculty for the Big Barbershop Day Out every year since its inception and was an avid support of developing the engagement with youth through singing and barbershop in particular.
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Nestled along the scenic banks of the River Bann in Northern Ireland lies the charming town of Coleraine. Steeped in history, surrounded by natural beauty, and brimming with opportunity, Coleraine has become an increasingly popular destination for individuals and families seeking a vibrant yet peaceful lifestyle. Coleraine boasts a rich tapestry of history and culture, evident in its historic landmarks, such as the iconic Mussenden Temple perched dramatically atop the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
One of the most compelling reasons people are drawn to Coleraine is its breathtaking natural beauty. The town serves as a gateway to the stunning Causeway Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its dramatic cliffs, secluded beaches, and the iconic Giant's Causeway—an otherworldly landscape of interlocking basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. Whether hiking along the Causeway Coast Way, exploring the rugged coastline, or simply taking a leisurely stroll along the River Bann, outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities to connect with nature in Coleraine.
Coleraine isn't just a haven for nature lovers; it's also a hub of economic activity and educational excellence. Home to the Coleraine campus of Ulster University, the town attracts students from around the globe, fostering a diverse and dynamic community. The university's presence contributes significantly to the local economy and cultural vibrancy, with its research initiatives driving innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. Beyond academia, Coleraine boasts a thriving economy supported by a diverse range of industries, including retail, hospitality, and manufacturing. The town's strategic location—within close proximity to both Belfast and Londonderry—makes it an attractive destination for businesses seeking connectivity to larger markets while offering residents the opportunity to enjoy a more relaxed pace of life.
Bensons Estate Agents, a RICS Registered firm with over 60 years’ experience in the local marketplace, is located in Coleraine and specialise in all aspects of property including residential, commercial, and agricultural property.
Their area is predominantly centered around Coleraine, with the coastal towns of Portstewart, Portrush, Castlerock and Portballintrae within a 5-mile radius. The return of The Open to Royal Portrush Golf Club in July 2025 will once again focus attention on the area. The experience of the last hosting of The Open in 2019 resulted in an increased demand for property and rising property prices. In anticipation of the return of the golf there are several high profile new coastal developments being finalized, with the anticipation to commence marketing in the build up to the golf.
After the volatility with mortgage rates, we have finally seen a period of stability with the base rate settling at 5.25% and the Bank of England Monetary Committee avoiding any further immediate increases. Lenders have now started to price their products more competitively and as a result we are noticing more prospective buyers being able to access affordable finance once again. This factor together with a limited supply of stock has resulted in competitive bidding on highly sought-after locations when they become available. This has helped bring confidence to the market with buyers once again being able to market their property with the expectation of securing a sale.
During the COVID Pandemic the North Coast became a popular Staycation location, with large numbers of visitors, many of whom had never visited before. A legacy of this phenomenon has been that we have noticed an increased level of interest for people wishing to relocate to the area, to avail of our relatively competitive house prices when compared to other regions of the UK. The change in working practices and ability to work remotely has also helped influence this decision for many.
The average house price at the end of 2023 was £208,300, above the NI average. Causeway Coast and Glens Council Area has a population of around 142,000 and 78% of housing stock is either detached or semi-detached properties. The main tourist attractions include Giants Causeway, Royal Portrush Golf Club, Old Bushmills Distillery, range of world-famous beaches and Dark Hedges which is famous from The Game of Thrones.
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LUCKNOW: Springing a surprise, BJP has fielded former SP leader and party’s Dalit MP from Agra, Satya Pal Singh Baghel, again-st former CM and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav in “family bastion” Karhal.
Baghel, who is presently the minister of state for law and justice at the centre, filed his nomination papers soon after Akhilesh completed the formality in the constituency, which comes under Mainpuri.
“This war will be full of surprises,” said Baghel. “The first surprise in this war has been the announcement of my candidature and this will go in my favour.” He added that though he was defeated by Akhilesh in Firozabad in 2009, it had created a fissure in the Yadav stronghold and he had won “people’s hearts”. “We will surely win this seat,” claimed Baghel. He TOI that SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav’s blessings will be with him. “The son usurped all powers,” he said, adding that this seat was won by BJP in 2002 and history will be repeated in 2022. “This seat is not Akhilesh’s personal property and he should remember this,” the Union minister said.
On Baghel being thrown in the arena against Akhilesh, political analysts said it showed the BJP’s well-planned move to engage the SP chief in a keen contest. “They did a similar experiment in Amethi by fielding Smriti Irani against Rahul Gandhi in 2014. She gave a tough fight in the first attempt and won the second time,” he said. In the 2009 Lok Sabha polls, Baghel had contested as a BSP candidate against Akhilesh from Firozabad but lost by a margin of over 67,000 votes.
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Confession time: my oldest daughter hasn’t had milk since she gave up her bottles at 18 months old. As a result, making sure she gets enough calcium and protein have been a challenge for us – one I much rather would have solved with a simple glass of milk every day. While we’ve made it work, it isn’t something I wanted for my 15-month-old.
After our experience with Abbie not drinking milk all of toddlerhood, I wanted to make sure I did things a little differently this time around – and so far, so good! Ella loves having her milk every day and I know she’s getting the nutrients she needs from it. So what did I do differently this time?
I introduced different cups earlier. With Abbie, I waited until right before I wanted to take away the bottles to get her to drink milk out of a cup. She was NOT having it and only wanted milk from a bottle. With Ella, I started trying milk in cups right around when we were switching to milk, and I think that made a big difference! She definitely has a preference for certain cups over others, but she drinks from the cup no problem!
I chose the best milk I could for her. My daycare provider always uses organic milk for my girls, and it really got me thinking about what the best milk was for Ella. One of our favorites is the new Horizon Organic Grassfed Milk. It tastes amazing and I love that I’m giving Ella milk that I feel great about. I’ve used many of Horizon Organic‘s products in the past and know that I can trust their quality and that I can pick up their products at Walmart for a great price. In fact, you can head here for $1 off! I usually pick up the whole milk version for her, but sometimes grab the 2% for myself as well!
I kept consistency. As an infant, Ella had breast milk and later formula before her naps and bed. When switching to milk, we kept the same schedule, so it was something she was completely used to and the transition went smoothly. I do also offer milk at meals to get her used to it, but the consistency was so important in getting her to drink milk!
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Our high quality Benotinite Clay is a natural organic a soil improver and soil wetter. Bentonite Products WA bentonite clays are available as granules, which can be easily supplied to new soil, garden beds or new lawns or onto established lawns.
High Quality Bentonite For Your Home & Garden
Soils of the Swan coastal plain are poorly structured sandy soils with low levels of clay and organic matter.
This contributes to the poor soil structure, low fertility, poor wettability, low water holding capacity and poor nutrient retention capacity.
Sandy soils can be improved by the addition of clay and organic materials.
Bentonite Products WA bentonite clays are available as granules, which can be easily supplied to new soil, garden beds or new lawns or onto established lawns.
To improve the soil quality it may be necessary to add clay, rates of 1-3 % will have very beneficial effects on soil quality and plant growth and yield.
For most gardens it is necessary to treat only the top 20 cm of soil, which is the root zone. Recommended clay addition rates are shown in Table 1.
Incorporating organic matter like compost into the soil with the clay is also recommended. The combination of organic matter and clay will assist the improved structure, chemistry and biological activity of the soil.
How To Use On Your Garden: New or renovated gardens, lawns and vegetable beds.
Spread clay granules over surface of cleared soil at rate of 6 kg per m2. Spread compost over soil at recommended rates at the same time. Mix this into soil to depth of 150-200 mm.
Garden soil improver
Bentonite clay as a soil improver for gardens and horticulture
Sprinkle granules onto surface and incorporate into soil profile to 150 mm as much as possible.
For these applications it is better to use lower addition rates but repeat the process to reach optimal clay content. Adding high levels of clay and not mixing these in well will result in clumping and waterproofing of the soil surface.
You will need to add small amounts of clay granules onto lawn surface and water these in.
Do this in small increments; repeat the application as required until an improvement in soil retention and soil wetting is observed. Adding too much clay at once will result in clumping of clay and formation of a clay film, which can seal the surface to water and will be sticky underfoot.
Modern potting mixes are lightweight and free draining which can be a problem with outside pot plants on our hot dry days.
Some potting mixes have added synthetic water retention aids, so may not need clay with these. Adding clay to potting mix will improve water retention and reduce wilting on hot days due to water loss. Clay also aids nutrient retention and will improve plant growth and vigour. Add clay granules to loose potting mix when establishing new pots. Recommended addition rates of 0.5-1 kg clay granules per 25 L bag.
Established pots or plants in garden beds
Make up a slurry of clay in water ~10 % dry weight, 1 kg per 10 l bucket. Add clay to water, mix with flat stirrer or paint mixer on electric drill.
Allow to stand for few hours or overnight, this allows the clay granules to hydrate properly. Remix and pour over the pot surface or around the drip line of garden plants. Recommended addition rate 5 litres for large pot or medium size garden plant. 10-20 L per m2 for garden beds or large established plants and fruit trees.
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Connected to some of the most exciting tales of the past, the rich green of emeralds has captivated and thrilled mankind for centuries. Legends and lore tell that adorning oneself with emeralds will provide supernatural powers to reveal truth, protect from disease and make one an excellent orator. Prior to the discovery of emeralds in Colombia by the Spanish, emeralds were largely found in the Egyptian mines, made famous by Cleopatra.
Emerald is part of the Beryl family which includes aquamarine and heliodor. The most coveted emeralds are found in the South American country of Colombia. Of all Colombian emerald mines, the Muzo and Chivor mines are especially renowned for producing high quality emeralds. Emeralds from the famed Muzo mines in central Colombia have a distinctive saturated green hue with a bluish undertone. These mines have been in operation since ancient times and continue to be the standard upon which all emeralds are graded for quality. The Chivor mines from a nearby area have a characteristic light yellowish-green hue. The most prized Colombian emeralds are coloured by the trace element chromium, which gives these stones a recognisable glow in natural daylight.
Antique and vintage emerald rings come in many styles. These include solitaires, three stones, coronet clusters, clusters and crossover designs, there is something to suit everyone. Due to the unique nature of the gemstone, emeralds lend themselves well to specific cuts and settings. The emerald-cut was named after the precious gemstone as this cut protects the gem, whilst maximising its rich green colour. Typically displayed alongside diamonds, the calming green of the emerald suits both the richly vibrant yellow gold and the reflective brightness of platinum, making emeralds a popular choice for engagement rings.
Our passion for antique and vintage emerald rings, such as antique engagement rings, is shown through the collection we have to offer. With a variety of diamond and emerald pieces, Berganza only sources the finest handcrafted vintage rings. Explore some of the world's rarest antique emerald rings, including marquise wedding rings, Art Deco wedding rings, as well as Edwardian emerald rings, online and in-store.
Emeralds are a precious gemstone and a member of the Beryl family. They are famous for their rich green hue. They are also said to have supernatural powers, such as revealing truth and protecting from disease. Emeralds are most often displayed on antique emerald rings with rich and vibrant yellow gold in order to maximise the appearance of the striking green.
Emeralds are 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, meaning they are durable, yet they need to be cared for properly. It is best to clean an emerald with a soft cloth to remove any dust and dirt from the surface of the stone. The fact that many emerald rings currently on the market are vintage emerald rings or Art Deco emerald rings hints at their durability. To prolong the life of your antique emerald rings, you should look after them carefully.
The emerald cut was often used for coloured gemstones from the Victorian era, but became popular in the Art Deco era as a diamond cut. It is called an emerald-cut as the cut was originally designed for emeralds, enabling the beauty of the striking green stones to shine through. The emerald cut dates back to the 1500’s, making it a common feature of antique rings and vintage rings.
The cost of an emerald depends on the quality and size of the stone, as well as market demand. As a point of reference, natural unenhanced emeralds are much rarer than diamonds, meaning they can demand a higher price.
A cluster design is particularly popular for diamond emerald rings across the eras. Diamond and emerald rings often consist of a central emerald surrounded by smaller diamonds. Platinum and yellow gold are the most common metals that are chosen to complete diamond emerald rings. Other popular styles are a solitaire, a single emerald set on a band, or a three stone design with a central emerald and a diamond either side.
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