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P8602 Probe Series (SMB Male)
High frequency, push fit coaxial test probe with a frequency of 5.0 GHz. Used to contact SMB Male connectors.
Suitable for radio frequency applications.
The probe is made up of a inner and outer conductor.
Compatible receptacle is available. For a screw in (threaded) version, please see P8602/G series.
Request for quote
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BOURBON continues its development in offshore wind energy and creates its Bourbon Wind division.
After more than 10 years of installation of the main floating wind farm prototypes in Europe, BOURBON announces the setup of a new division dedicated to offshore wind. This division will support the group’s ambition to become a major player in the entire value chain: pre-studies, transport and installation services, field maintenance, floaters repair and personnel transport.
Bourbon Wind thus confirms the Group’s commitment to contribute to the growth of the renewable energy industry, and Offshore wind power in particular, either as a service provider or as a prime contractor (EPCI contract), in Europe and worldwide.
This new division will lead BOURBON’s strategy and the implementation of its ambitious wind development plan to serve fields from 250 MW to 1 GW by 2030. Bourbon Wind will coordinate all the group’s activities in this field, creating important cross-functional synergies:
- Bourbon Subsea Services for development studies, turnkey construction contract tenders (EPCI), as well as subsea inspection services (ROV)
- Bourbon Mobility for personnel transportation tenders (CTV),
- and Bourbon Marine & Logistics for shipmanagement, maintenance services (SOV) as well as logistics base management. | <urn:uuid:aefa06b7-42aa-437b-b2b7-ddfb4735d05b> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://www.triangle.com.eg/subsidiaries-news/bourbon-development-in-offshore-wind-energy/ | 2023-12-10T19:17:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102637.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210190744-20231210220744-00856.warc.gz | en | 0.908643 | 273 | [
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Headquarters: New York City
Focus: natural-products-based drug discovery
Technology: genome mining of bacteria found in soil
Founders: Sean Brady and David Pompliano
Funding or notable partners: $17 million from the Gates Foundation and the life sciences investment firm Accelerator
In 2014, Rockefeller University chemist Sean Brady got an out-of-the-blue e-mail from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The nonprofit wanted to discuss how his work on the tuberculosis treatment rifamycin overlapped with the foundation’s activities with the neglected disease.
Six months, a research grant, and a lunch meeting with Bill Gates later, Brady found himself talking to the foundation about starting a company. “When it became clear that the work was successful in short order, we wanted to support his entrepreneurial spirit,” says Charlotte Hubbert, a member of the Gates Foundation’s program-related investments team.
Brady, who had already started engaging venture capital firms, was intrigued by the idea of starting a company with the dual purpose of tackling neglected diseases and those with more commercial potential.
By January 2016, Lodo Therapeutics was born. Launched with $17 million in funding from the Gates Foundation and the life sciences investment firm Accelerator, Lodo takes a fresh approach to natural products drug discovery. Whereas traditional natural product researchers go back to the lab to coax bacteria into giving up their druglike molecules, Brady’s team forgoes that cultural persuasion. Instead, Lodo searches deep inside gene sequences from bacteria plucked directly from the soil to find clusters that encode for promising molecules.
Lodo will first focus on natural products with known biological activity and well-defined liabilities—safety issues, potency problems, and bacterial resistance. The technology allows Lodo’s research team to look for relatives of those natural products with structural differences that overcome the flaws.
Like most traditional drug discovery campaigns, the process begins with studying the crystal structure of a natural product bound to its target to identify areas on the molecule that need tweaking. Only instead of a heading to the medicinal chemistry lab to work up derivatives, Lodo scientists identify the genetic sequence that encodes for the problematic parts of the molecule and search for naturally occurring variants across soil sample sequences.
Once promising “hits” have been identified—the platform typically yields a dozen or so genetic variants—their gene sequences are dropped into a model organism that can express the improved natural product. That sounds simple, but “it’s not straightforward right now to make molecule after molecule after molecule,” says Lodo’s chief scientific officer, David Pompliano. One of the first goals of the company’s modest R&D team is to industrialize the molecule generation process.
Lodo isn’t the only biotech trying to mine bacterial genomes for novel natural products. Notably, Warp Drive Bio has been using the strategy for several years. But Lodo believes it is the only firm using uncultured bacteria—the gene sequences are pulled directly out of a pile of dirt—rather than cultured bacteria.
The first project for Pompliano and the three other scientists on staff will be to search for analogs of natural products that are known to be active against infection-causing Gram-negative bacteria but have complex structures that would be inaccessible to chemists.
Beyond infectious disease, Pompliano says, the Lodo team is interested in oncology and the microbiome. The contribution from the Gates Foundation means that the firm is also committed to finding drugs for neglected diseases such as tuberculosis.
“We think there’s a lot of hidden gems out there that have the proper intrinsic activity,” Pompliano says, “and just need to be tuned up.” | <urn:uuid:21707f12-929a-4cea-a834-1172d2b843c5> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i43/Lodo-Therapeutics.html | 2023-11-28T22:26:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100016.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128214805-20231129004805-00156.warc.gz | en | 0.939957 | 781 | [
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Identifying Islamic Values in The Embodiment of Makassar Traditional Houses in Barombong Coastal
Keywords:Barombong coastal, islamic values, Makassar traditional house
Indonesia is a country with majority Muslim population. However, in the architectural design, people was not significantly using the Islamic values and tend to be affected by western modern architecture on their house embodiment. Therefore, this research explores a house architecture based on Islamic values, by taking the case of traditional houses on the coast. The coastal areas chosen because it still has traditional houses condensed with local cultural community. Using observational techniques, interviews with selected informants and questionnaires, and supported by literature review, this research was analyzed by qualitative method. This paper aims to identify Islamic values in the embodiment of Makassar traditional houses in the Barombong coastal area, and enrich the concept of Islamic-valued on house architecture. The research findings are the embodiment of Makassar traditional houses in Barombong coastal area which are generally shaped the house terrace called as bale-bale and paladang, which are deemed to have Islamic values, like: (1) In Islam, the way to visit a house is coming from the front, instead of behind. Evidently, this way existed in traditional house, (2) Role of the bale-bale as an extension of the main room which can be used to interact with neighbors and the community (hablunminannas) and paladang can serve as a transition zone to screen guests before welcoming them inside the house (privacy) and guests to greet before the residents of the house is ready to receive, (3) In the tradition of building houses, already recognized the concept of space-oriented four wind directions (sulapa’ appaka), which significantly according to the concept of Islam which require orientation to the qibla oriented home. The study concluded that with the local wisdom possessed by the Makassar traditional house on Barombong coastal area discovered the Islamic values in its realization.
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I. Asmal, “Bale-bale as a space for social interaction,” Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, vol. 179, pp. 176 -182, April 2015.
A. M. Radja, T. Suzuki, Y. Yoshizumi, M. Kousaka, K. Yamauchi, S. Matsubara, and T. Oku, “Study on bale bale in Lae Lae Isle, Makassar, Indonesia,” Journal Architecture Planning, AIJ, vol. 77, no. 675, pp. 969-978, May 2012.
M. Mustafa, R. Wikantari, A. Harisah, and A. Muftiradja, “Kajian tekstual Nilai-nilai keislaman untuk arsitektur rumah tinggal,” IPLBI, Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Manado, 2015. (In Indonesian)
Z. Othman, R. Aird, and L. Buys, “Privacy, modesty, hospitality, and the design of Muslim homes: A literature review,” Frontiers of Architectural Research, vol. 4, issue 1, pp. 12-23, March 2015.
B. S. Hakim, Arabic Islamic Cities: Building and Planning Principles, Routledge ed, London, 2013.
A. Akil, A. Yudono, I. Latief, and A. M. Radja, “Application of Buginese-Makassarese culture in Makassar city, Indonesia,” International Review for Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 68-80, 2014.
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By Thomas L Blair © 21 May 2012
Grieving mothers have targeted the death-dealing weapons that kill Black youth on both sides of the Atlantic.
Sybrina Fulton’s teenaged son, Trayvon Martin, was shot dead by a neighbourhood security guard as he walked home from a store in Sanford, Florida, April 2012
Doreen Lawrence’s son Stephen, aged 18, was brutally killed in London in 1993, but 19 years later all his murderers have not been brought to justice.
Racial profiling hides racist intent media and politicians ignore or excuse
Welded together by the tragic loss of their sons, Sybrina, an African American, and Doreen, a Briton of Caribbean heritage, agree — “Racial profiling is an issue here in London as it is in America”.
Self-assured and telegenic, each has sparked a firestorm of protest. Remarkably, there are similarities in the impact of their campaigns.
Millions of Americans supported his mother’s plea to bring Trayvon’s killer to trial. Doreen Lawrence brought Stephen’s story to an outraged public. It spurred a reluctant national media to break silence and initiated a groundbreaking report on “institutional racism”. For many, it seemed that spiralling violence against a generation of Black youth was rooted in fact.
Banishing race hate killings requires expert advocacy and community action
The new insurgents, who had never met before, gathered strength at meetings in London recently. True and vigorous investigation was their goal.
None of this comes, however, without hard work, commitment and enthusiasm. Rights champion, Lord Herman Ouseley, the former chair of the Commission for Racial Equality, set the lead. Peter Herbert and the Society of Black Lawyers paved the way as the “legal arm for the protection of black, Asian and ethnic minority communities against racism and discrimination”.
Confident Black journalists revealed demands for grassroots action. Marc Wadsworth and Mark Williams ignited interest with headlines “Trayvon’s mum backs UK black youth” and “Sybrina and Doreen urge community to stand against racial profiling” (May 17-23, 2012) in The Voice, Britain’s lone Black newspaper. (For campaign information, visit the web sites www.justicetm.org and www.stephenlawrencetrust.org.uk).
Opinion research may show need to organise Black discontent
Polling Black communities can divulge some serious answers to the question: “What types of further action would you like to see?” Some respondents may reply, “strengthening our ability to handle our bereavement and gain justice for our lost loved ones,” is paramount. Others may say, “We want police, judges and politicians on our side, not in our faces”.
Seasoned observers interviewed say opinion research may not be out of the question. The results may indicate an underlying sentiment for community organisation. Alone, individual families are not up to this task. Bereavement induces a sudden loss of purpose and worth.
Still, such loss can prompt a call for relief and liberation. The challenge is to save young lives and end negative perceptions about Black people in hostile environments. Activists must cooperate, organise, lobby, encourage, teach and publicise to see justice bloom.
Across thousands of miles, UK-USA mothers spark transatlantic Black activism
The magnitude of race killings and the intensity of the mother’s grief call for unity and action now. Nothing less will prevent a generation being airbrushed out of history. So confronting attempts to downplay or dismiss these crimes matter too, especially when they emerge from the murky depths of racist intent.
Two action points merit consideration by a burgeoning Save Our Black Youth Movement. Individual family camps must join forces with each other, and another and another, in a collective organised response. They must share their tragic histories, despite thousands of miles and centuries of separation.
Partners from the grassroots are essential. They will help construct a platform of common principles for action. The best minds, champion lawmakers and strongest campaigners must raise the alarm at all levels of the political and justice system. Allies include civil libertarians, minority ethnic associations, media activists, faith representatives, community leaders and concerned citizens.
The Mrs Fulton and Lawrence have turned their sorrow into a united campaign for justice. In this way, grieving mothers may herald a rare opportunity to end the scourge of race hate killings across the Black Atlantic world. | <urn:uuid:66c7bb2d-8fc3-42a6-b427-9a4774ae2864> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://chronicleworld.co.uk/mothers-grief-nourish-transatlantic-save-our-youth-movement/ | 2023-11-30T03:37:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100164.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130031610-20231130061610-00056.warc.gz | en | 0.937386 | 938 | [
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3 Things To Consider Before Hiring A Junk Removal Company
With the available junk removal companies around, watching your garbage pile up to burn them in the backyard is not so feasible. Junk removal companies can help dispose of your clutter and trash in a safe, eco-friendly way.
It’s all common for property owners to face trash and clutter over the years. From built-up paperwork to excess decor, furniture and other wastes, junk removal service is the best way to get rid of rubbish.
The UK is home to many junk removals companies, and each is so willing to want you to believe that they are the best in the industry. This becomes a bit trickier as junk removal is quite a unique exercise. Unless you’re among the luckiest, it’s hard to judge the competency of these companies until you hire them.
As a result, most people have learnt the hard way. Picking a junk removal company, hire them and sit back gathering appreciations for a job well done, only to get disappointed afterwards.
Don’t follow that suit. Take advantage of the following tips on things to consider before hiring a junk removal company.
- Services Credentials.
Services go hand in hand with credentials. As it’s worth it to get prof, seeing some man with vans doesn’t actually qualify that to be a junk removal company. If a company hesitates to prove that it’s licensed and permitted to offer such services, definitely that’s a red alert!
Whether you’re a property owner or a tenant, it is always essential to opt for experiences licensed waste carriers. Only then you’ll be sure that the company is authorized to carry out tasks. For example, if you are looking for a commercial rubbish removal services, ask whether the company gives Transfer Notes and such information. These are for tracking the final destination of the junk cleared from your premises.
So, make sure the company comprise of trained, certified and licensed junk removal professionals to dispose of hazardous materials. Luckily, many removal companies in London will often share such information to show that indeed, they are genuine.
Research of the internet is one of the best ways to get to source for rubbish removal companies available in London. Also, if you wish, you can go for referrals from family and friends. Seek their suggestions for an ideal company based on the task at hand.
Still, on the internet, the company site should provide an idea of their services and address or contacts. You can consider watching videos of their team at work to gauge their suitability and see if they’re the kind of service providers you are looking for.
Before leaving to look for an ideal junk removal company, take some time to get some crucial facts rights with the junk.
Try raise questions; is the junk removal commercial or residential and how much of the waste is there to be removed? Or, you could have just completed a site or building renovation, and now you’re looking for a waste removal company? Again, knowing such is important as it will assist in knowing what you actually need.
Besides, most junk removal companies in the UK offer various services under one roof. For instance, a company can carry out residential rubbish removal, then handle builders waste removal on the next day, and a commercial junk removal during the next week and so on.
Although a company’s flexibility may differ depending on junk removal task, that doesn’t mean you have to go for days waiting for the company to get rid of the wastes. At average, a convenient and well-scheduled waste removal company give a pickup within 48 hours upon your request.
Another excellent way of landing a competent junk removal company is by checking the online reviews for the company. Find quality companies around you by reviewing site such as yellow pages, Home Advisor. See how the company handles complaints. Admittedly, miscommunications happen and paying close attention to how the company resolves such problems is vital.
- Junk Removal for a great cause.
Most people hire junk removal companies to attain the best out of the landfills. Contrary, some junk companies would simply haul your things off to the junkyard.
However, the best ones look for possible ways to recycle these items. Best companies seek to recycle such goods as well as offer donations services to local drop-offs and charities.
If you have specific items but don’t know how to get them to a donation location, a junk removal company can provide such services for you.
It’s always important to look out for strange and unforeseen charges imposed by some unscrupulous companies. A company will wait until they have completed the job only to slap you with unreasonable billing. Hopefully, the tips will keep you safe on the front.
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Work Description: WoodCraft Floors installed hardwood floors for us.Comments: Our floor service was excellent and our hardwood floors look absolutely amazing and beautiful. The floor quality is very good, the price was reasonable, and it was done in a timely manner. WoodCraft Floors' staff was great. I would definitely recommend them and use them again. | <urn:uuid:542c01df-da88-4490-ba6a-7b6d9a99b495> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://www.networx.com/c.woodcraft-floors | 2023-11-30T04:55:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100164.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130031610-20231130061610-00056.warc.gz | en | 0.979341 | 77 | [
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Background The Integrated Relaxation Pressure (IRP) is the esophageal pressure topography (EPT) metric used for assessing the adequacy of esophagogastric junction (EGJ) relaxation in the Chicago Classification of motility disorders. However, because the IRP value is also influenced by distal esophageal contractility, we hypothesized that its normal limits should vary with different patterns of contractility. Methods Five hundred and twenty two selected EPT studies were used to compare the accuracy of alternative analysis paradigms to that of a motility expert (the 'gold standard'). Chicago Classification metrics were scored manually and used as inputs for MATLAB™ programs that utilized either strict algorithm-based interpretation (fixed abnormal IRP threshold of 15mmHg) or a classification and regression tree (CART) model that selected variable IRP thresholds depending on the associated esophageal contractility. Key Results The sensitivity of the CART model for achalasia (93%) was better than that of the algorithm-based approach (85%) on account of using variable IRP thresholds that ranged from a low value of >10mmHg to distinguish type I achalasia from absent peristalsis to a high value of >17mmHg to distinguish type III achalasia from distal esophageal spasm. Additionally, type II achalasia was diagnosed solely by panesophageal pressurization without the IRP entering the algorithm. Conclusions & Inferences Automated interpretation of EPT studies more closely mimics that of a motility expert when IRP thresholds for impaired EGJ relaxation are adjusted depending on the pattern of associated esophageal contractility. The range of IRP cutoffs suggested by the CART model ranged from 10 to 17mmHg.
- Classification and regression tree
- Esophageal manometry
- Esophageal motility disorders
- Esophageal pressure topography
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Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17 hr
Markquart, a leader in the automotive industry, is seeking to fill a rare position in our Service Advisor team! This team member will be responsible for providing accurate repair estimates, advising customers about repairs and services they should consider for their vehicle, and ensuring each customer is satisfied with their service experience.
This is a full-time position that is available immediately. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply online today! All applications require a resume. Please email [email protected] with your application. We look forward to reviewing your application!Benefits and Perks:
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Provide Excellent Customer Service: Greet Customers as they enter the service lanes
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Markquart. A name you can trust!
At Markquart Motors our mission is to grow our business by creating loyal customers and everything we do is done with our customers in mind. We have worked hard to create the most comfortable environment. Everything from the design of the showroom to the drive-in service lanes, to our friendly staff, impacts our customers’ experience when buying or servicing a vehicle. The Service Staff and technicians at Markquart Motors are highly trained and ASE Certified. Our waiting area has comfortable couches and a free coffee bar, with a large flat-screen T.V. and Wi-Fi. We strive for our customers to be completely satisfied. | <urn:uuid:ddeb472e-244a-499f-91f1-99514e4accd9> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://autojobsnow.com/?post_type=job_listing&p=8997 | 2023-12-01T06:08:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100276.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201053039-20231201083039-00856.warc.gz | en | 0.919306 | 387 | [
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Learn Photography from the guru of photography: Metropolitician
The Metropolitician is an amazing photographer and he wants to give the amateur or aspiring tips on buying cameras.
Photography in Korea, Part 1: Buying a Real Camera (a DSLR)
I've been trying to do this post for a long time, but kept getting bogged down by other things. I get asked so often, "What kind of camera should I get if I want to get more seriously into photography?" that I felt it time to definitively answer the question. And I'm going to be blunt and partisan about it, but it's still the best answer I think to that particular question.
If you are a Nikon fanboy, or don't agree with my recommendations, you can make a comment here or write your own post about it on your own blog; but these are the best recommendations and answer to that question I can think of, and I think people want a straight answer to questions like this, instead of hemming and hawing. Because it's a pretty stressful question. So here's are some issues and answers to several sub-questions that are actually all wrapped up in the original question of what camera to get to take more serious pictures. If you like your P&S -- which has some useful features such as video capture and voice recording -- cool for you! I think they're great for that sort of thing, too. Remember -- YOU said you wanted to get more serious about photography, though? Right? So, assuming that's true, here we go... | <urn:uuid:7b6706ec-189d-473d-a59c-20b8fe93d356> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://www.seouleats.com/2008/12/learn-photography-guru-of-photography.html | 2023-12-01T06:18:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100276.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201053039-20231201083039-00856.warc.gz | en | 0.973875 | 321 | [
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Rosemary has been teaching yoga for ten years, she’s certified in Ananda, Yin and Restorative Viniyoga; in her practice, she combines all methods of yoga plus Pilates in a very creative manner, each class is completely different so you never get bored.
She works with people that have suffered injuries or are recovering from surgery. She’s intuitive and tailors to each individual’s body type and needs.
Before she discovered yoga she trained as body builder, she’s very aware of every muscle functioning and joints, so she takes you from asana to asana with total knowledge of the pose and benefits and she explains it along the way, so your work-out is totally mindful.
The word yoga comes from Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language. It is a derivation of the word yuj, which means yoking, as in a team of oxen. In contemporary practice, this is often interpreted as meaning union. Yoga is said to be for the purpose of uniting the mind, body, and spirit.
There are many different types of yoga being taught and practiced today and it can be tough for a beginners to figure out the differences. Although almost all of these styles are based on the same physical postures (called poses), each has a particular emphasis. This quick guide to the most popular types of yoga will help you figure out which class is right for you.
Hatha is a very general term that can encompass many of the physical kinds of yoga.
Like Hatha, Vinyasa is a general term that is used to describe many different types of classes. Vinyasa, which means breath-synchronized movement, tends to be a more vigorous style based on the performance of a series of poses called Sun Salutations in which movement is matched to the breath.
A Vinyasa class will typically start with a number of Sun Salutations to warm up the body for more intense stretching that's done at the end of class. Vinyasa is also called Flow, in reference to the continuous movement from one posture the the next.
Ashtanga, which means "eight limbs", in sanskrit is a fast-paced, intense style of yoga. A set series of poses is performed, always in the same order. This practice is very physically demanding because of the constant movement from one pose to the next and the emphasis on daily practice.
The emphasis in Kundalini is on the breath in conjunction with physical movement, with the purpose of freeing energy in the lower body and allowing it to move upwards. All asanas practices make use of controlling the breath, but in Kundalini, the exploration of the effects of the breath (also called prana, meaning energy) on the postures is essential. Kundalini exercises are also called kriyas.
Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga with poses, or asanas, that are held for longer periods of time—five minutes or more per pose is typical. Its teaching in the Western world, beginning in the late 70s, was founded by martial arts expert and Taoist yoga teacher Paulie Zink.
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As your team is getting ready to showcase your innovative products at Natural Products Expo West 2020, have you thought about your brand’s demoing strategy?
Beyond booth setup, finding success on the trade show floor also involves correct and innovative demoing. There’s much to consider when mapping out your brand’s plan, but here, we’ve gathered advice from industry leaders to help make it easy.
Whether you’re an Expo West newbie or a seasoned exhibitor, take these recommendations with you to the show.
The Standards Expert
Often compliance is not the first thing in mind when demoing one’s products at their booth. Besides the health department rules (such as using gloves, hairnets, sneeze guards, etc.), there are a few sampling rules that should be considered. To have a successful and compliant demo, following our Sampling Standards Section C1 is key. Perhaps most important to note is a list of ingredients and any allergen warnings is imperative!
–Michelle Zerbib: Director of Standards, New Hope Network
The Retail Expert
Make sure your staff knows how to talk to retailers. Too often we hear, “We’re available at Whole Foods,” or “You can find us on Amazon” on the show floor of a business trade show. Attendees are there to decide whether to carry your product in their stores. They need to know how you are distributed and if you are in their region’s warehouse. If your product is not in distribution, they need to understand direct costs, if they even choose to accept directs.
Be allergy aware. And don’t take expo attendees’ dietary concerns lightly. If a brand has a dairy-free product, it makes sense that any other products being served at a booth also be dairy free. This isn’t always the case. Consider values alignment and top eight allergens. Additionally, make sure booth staff know product ingredients, how they are sourced and any potential allergens. Then go the next step and do the same for any additional items, such as crackers or breads, you may serve to show off your natural product.
–Christine Kapperman: Senior Director of Content, New Hope Network
Brands that stand out: Numi Organic Tea and Caulipower
Numi consistently brings new and fresh ideas to our booth at trade show events. Our activations at expo will draw inspiration from our recent brand refresh, which features a bright, bold, ingredients-focused look. One of the most popular elements of our Expo West booth is our Wellness Happy Hour. Each year, we use new and innovative drinks to create a mocktail that suits all taste buds. In addition, we always strive to provide a holistic wellness experience at our booth. This year, our Wellness Happy Hours will include first come, first served chair massages.
—Maria Emmer-Aanes: Senior Vice President of Marketing, Numi Organic Tea
We strive to have our booth evoke the same kind of joy as our food. That’s why we incorporate elements you normally wouldn’t see at a trade show, such as a pizza claw machine that includes mini Caulipower boxes and squishy cauliflowers or a prize wheel that gives anyone the chance to win a year of free Caulipower pizza.
As a brand, we definitely don't take ourselves too seriously and we hope that carries over to our booth design and experience. We always incorporate our “punny" packaging and feature our favorite testimonials from Caulipower fans, the inspiration for every meal hack we do. We also staff our booths with the best brand ambassadors in the business: Caulipower staff. Their passion and commitment comes to life in every interaction. Don’t believe me? Well, let’s just say that Caulipower's CFO sure can spin an awfully mean prize wheel!
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During the Forum of Philosophy – Reflections on China-West Cultural Exchanges
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The frontiers of that period were traced through the introduction of the concept of demonstration by Thales
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In the Platonic Academy however Plato (4 th century B.C.) created a mathematical philosophy which was more advanced than the Pythagorean one . as he adopted that not only things imitate the numbers but they paricipated to them .
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On the tree in this island of Hispaniola that they call papaya, and in the mainland the Spaniards call them los higos del mastuerço, and in the province of Nicaragua they call the same tree olocoton.
Translated by Eliana Blam
On the west coast of the mainland, leaving the port of Nombre de Dios, down the coast, in the province of Quebore, and in Veragua, and on the islands of Cerebaro and in other parts of that coast, there are the fig trees which I will describe. They are tall, with a single, straight and branchless stem or trunk. On the top there are leaves, much wider than those of the fig trees in Castilla, with long stalks measuring half an arm’s length or more. The fruit they bear are figs as big as melons, or smaller, which sprout in large quantities from the main trunk at the top. The skin on the fruit is thin, and the flesh is thick like that of the melon (but not as solid). It has a good taste and it can be cut in slices, like a melon; in the middle of this fruit it has small, black seeds, wrapped in some sort of material similar to that of quince seeds, although more viscous. They have so many seeds, like a hen’s egg, but more or less second in size to those of the fig. These seeds are edible and healthy and of the same flavor more or less of those of the mastuerço. The fruit is sweet without the seeds; for that reason, the Christians in the province of Tierra Firme call this fruit the fig of mastuerço. They first found them in the land of Cacique Quebore, where there are some as big as medium-sized pots or as big as the melons in Spain. An hidalgo by the name of Alonso de Valverde, in whose encomienda was Cacique Quebore, took the fruit to Darien, where the Christians sowed those seeds and in many other parts, and they were brought to this and other islands where they flourished very well. Here they call them papayas, and without taking them to Veragua or other parts of the mainland, there are many. In the governance of Nicaragua they call this fruit olocoton, and there is a province between the province of Nagrando and the province of Honduras called Olocoton, where there are many of these fruit trees. But the majority of these trees that they have seen are in Quebore, as in Nicaragua and Tesoatega, and in other parts there are a lot of these trees. These fruit trees have a trunk, thick like as a man’s waist, some of them thicker or smaller, and straight without any branches; the ones without branches live longer. There are however other trees of the same kind that after they have grown to the height of a man or higher grow other branches, one or two or three and sometimes even six, straight up and not to the sides or down, and the branch only goes up and they keep on growing even higher than lances, and some even twice the length of a lance. The skin of the tree (which I consider more of a plant than a tree) is as thick as a finger, and what is inside is tender and soft, and the heart is hollow from top to bottom. When they hit the tree with a sword, to test the strength of the stalks, they cut more than one branch or a whole piece off, because it is very soft; any small hit causes the tree to dry up. Those offshoots that sprout straight, they sprout leaves at the top, many with long stalks and no branches, and each leaf is the width of two hands or more, robust and soft and green. The leaves’ stem is three to six hands long, and the fruit that I have mentioned grow from the branches (I mean leaves) down, hanging high from the stalks, and also from the trunk down. These fruits are formed from certain white flowers that sprout from the tree. As the flower sprouts it will produce all of the fruits that it will produce (and those mature). When the flower dries it will not produce more fruit, and all the others do the same. 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We know interest rate rises are hurting. But if you have to economise, and then some, to meet your repayments (we have plenty of good resources online to help you – see below) take some comfort from the fact that women are getting ahead in bricks and mortar.
CoreLogic’s 2022 Women & Property report for Australia and New Zealand shows women are narrowing the property gender gap, with the share of female purchase of property rising over time.
In 2021, 28.3% of property purchases made were by female owners, up from 27.4% in 2020 and 27.3% in 2019. Over the same period, the portion of male purchases declined, from 29.6% in 2020 to 28.7% of purchases in 2021. The past decade has seen an average of 42.9% of joint male and female purchases, down slightly from the previous decade average of 43.5%.
At the same time, Australian women have higher rates of home ownership in more expensive markets, the report found. Rates of female home ownership were highest in Greater Sydney (31.9%), including the Sydney SA4 submarkets of Eastern Suburbs (37.1%), North Sydney and Hornsby (37.0%) and City and Inner South (36.2%). Comparatively, rates of female home ownership are lowest in Regional WA (21.7%) and Greater Darwin (24.0%).
Meanwhile, the smallest differences in rates of home ownership were across Regional Victoria (where the rate of male home ownership was 1 percentage point higher than female ownership) and Greater Sydney (where the difference was 1.3 percentage points).
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BIRMINGHAM, AL, March 8, 2017— BBVA Compass and Opportunity Finance Network on Tuesday welcome their inaugural class of 25 Opportunity Fellows to Birmingham for a three-day training session where they’ll explore how to lead the change necessary to give underserved communities equal access to capital. First Nations Oweesta Corporation’s Heather Rademacher Taylor is one of the professionals selected for the program
“We are honored to have Heather Rademacher Taylor selected to participate in this prestigious program,” said Chrystel Cornelius, Executive Director of First Nations Oweesta Corporation.
BBVA Compass and Opportunity Finance Network joined forces in October to develop the Opportunity Fellows Program. The program is designed to boost the leadership ranks and spur the transformation of Community Development Financial Institutions, or CDFIs, which are critical engines of opportunity in low-income communities. Nationally recognized experts in the field of community development chose the 25 Opportunity Fellows from nearly 100 highly qualified applicants, and together they represent emerging, mid-career and executive-level professionals from CDFIs across the country. Heather Rademacher Taylor was selected to participate in the Emerging level.
“This innovative and robust leadership program brings together participants with different levels of experience with a common goal: to increase opportunity for all people and in all communities across the country,” said Pam Porter, Executive Vice President, Strategic Consulting at OFN. “We congratulate the 25 Opportunity Fellows, and we thank BBVA Compass for recognizing the impact this program will have and for its generous support.”
The Opportunity Fellows Program provides nine months of training with world-class experts in leadership and racial equity from the University of Alabama Collat School of Business and Race Matters Institute. The program kicks off this week at the BBVA Compass headquarters in Birmingham, where participants will engage in interactive activities and experiences, and will learn from other leaders in microfinance. They will also spend time with experts to better understand the patterns and causes behind the growing inequity in racial and ethnic minorities, as well as tour the Innovation Depot business incubator.
“We could not be more proud of this leadership program, and of these participants,” said BBVA Compass Director of Corporate Responsibility and Reputation Reymundo Ocañas. “We know that by investing in their future, we’re investing in the future of all of our communities. These are the leaders of organizations who put capital to work directly in low- to moderate-income communities. The idea is to arm them with the tools and skills they need to flourish in this impactful field of community-oriented finance.”
A complete list of participants is available at: http://ofn.org/opportunity-fellows
About First Nations Oweesta Corporation
About First Nations Oweesta Corporation First Nations Oweesta Corporation was created 16 years ago to address the lack of capital and financial infrastructure holding back economic development in Native communities as recognized by its parent organization, First Nations Development Institute. First Nations Oweesta Corporation’s mission is to provide opportunities for Native people to develop financial assets and create wealth by assisting in the establishment of strong, permanent institutions and programs that contribute to economic independence and strengthened sovereignty for all Native communities. For more information, visit oweesta.org.
About BBVA Compass
BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates 672 branches, including 344 in Texas, 89 in Alabama, 75 in Arizona, 62 in California, 45 in Florida, 38 in Colorado and 19 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass was recently named Best Digital Bank in North America by global finance magazine Euromoney and the best regional bank in the South & West and best mobile app in Money magazine’s 2015-2016 list of the Best Banks in America. Additional information about BBVA Compass can be found at bbvacompass.com, by following @BBVACompassNews on Twitter or visiting newsroom.bbvacompass.com.
Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), the leading national network of private financial institutions, creates growth that is good for communities, investors, individuals, and the economy. Members of OFN are community development financial institutions (CDFIs) that deliver responsible lending to help low-wealth and low-income communities join the economic mainstream. Through 2015 OFN’s network originated $48 billion in financing in urban, rural, and Native American communities. This financing has helped to create or maintain more than 1,044,000 jobs, start or expand nearly 191,000 businesses and microenterprises, and support the development or rehabilitation of nearly 1.5 million housing units and 9,800 community facility projects. For more information, visit ofn.org.
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other important refundable tax credits, including the Premium Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and American Opportunity Tax Credit are federal tax refunds available to millions of low to moderate income individuals and families. The IRS estimates that up to 25 percent of eligible taxpayers nationwide neglect to claim the credit because they do not know these credits exist.
To learn more about EITC and other refundable tax credits, or find the location near you, call the IRS at 1-800-906-9887, or visit www.irs.gov/eitc to determine if you qualify by answering a few questions using the EITC Assistant.
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Oakland, CA – Thirty-six leaders representing innovative community and economic development solutions in 29 U.S. and Canadian cities have been selected to the Business Alliance for Local Living Economy’s (BALLE) fourth cohort of Local Economy Fellows.
These are leaders with fierce love for their communities – a love that they’re each putting to work in ways that bring equity, opportunity, capital, and support to small local businesses and the diverse populations in every community they serve.
Locally, Chrystel Cornelius, Executive Director of First Nations Oweesta Corporation in Longmont, Colorado, was named to the fellowship. Chrystel is empowering Native American communities, using a CDFI model to build wealth and economic independence among tribal communities across the U.S.
“The leaders selected for this cohort represent the direction we believe we need to go as a nation and as a planet,” said BALLE Executive Director Michelle Long. “Each of the 2016 Fellows are working to bring more accountability, personal relationships, and compassion to business. Collectively we see in this group the seeds of an economic system that serves life, rather than the other way around.”
The BALLE Local Economy Fellowship is the only program of its kind in North America focused on advancing local economies. This immersive, 18-month program equips local economy innovators with leadership and capacity-building skills, a peer network of leaders and funders across North America, and a national platform illuminating their models for other communities. By building this network and offering a curriculum of transformative personal and professional development, BALLE aims to catalyze the emergence of an equitable new economy.
BALLE Local Economy Fellows are selected based on their vision, leadership, and their roles as strategic connectors of thousands of local businesses.
Given what we know about the power of small businesses in North America – they are proven to increase local civic engagement, create 60-90 percent of net new jobs in the U.S. and Canada, and represent about half of U.S. and Canadian GDP (about $9.5 trillion) – it is no exaggeration to say that BALLE Fellows and leaders like them are transforming the bedrock of our economy.
The 2016 cohort directly serves more than 52,400 local businesses. Four fellows working through regional governments or focused on leveraging public dollars and policy – a new focus area of the BALLE Fellowship program – impact an additional 471,200 businesses through their work.
Other focus areas of this cohort include leaders who are advancing entrepreneurship and opportunity in under-resourced communities and communities of color, advancing cooperative development and worker ownership, transitioning post-coal Appalachia, and bringing conversations about well-being, equity, and health to board rooms, funding models, and networks of small businesses.
“BALLE Local Economy Fellows aren’t waiting for big government or big business to step in and fix all that ails a dying system – instead they are working to change economies right where they are, starting with the tools and resources they have: human capital, resourcefulness, and an entrepreneurial spirit,” said Shawn Escoffery, Director of the Strong Local Economies Program for the Surdna Foundation.
The BALLE Local Economy Fellowship is made possible in partnership with the Christiano Family Fund, Kalliopeia Foundation, Kendeda Fund, NoVo Foundation, One 4 All (a donor advised fund of Proteus Fund), Surdna Foundation, Swift Family Foundation, two anonymous donors, and many generous individual supporters.
LONGMONT, Colorado (April 29, 2016) – In honor of April being National Financial Literacy Month, First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) and First Nations Oweesta Corporation (Oweesta) have jointly released the 5th edition of the Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families curriculum. The revised curriculum includes an updated Participant Workbook and Instructor Guide, as well as a new website at www.BNCweb.org, a comprehensive online portal for Native financial educators and practitioners.
First Nations partnered with Oweesta to convene an advisory committee to revise the Building Native Communities Participant Workbook. Funded by the Rose Foundation and the AMB Foundation, the workbook has new content that incorporates feedback from the advisory group and addresses changing technology. There are new sections that cover topics like online banking, consumer savvy (recognizing persuasion tactics), and constructing a record-keeping system. The revision team also removed outdated material and greatly enhanced the math content of the workbook. New “Money Math” activities throughout the workbook help students apply what they have learned. In addition, the revised workbook includes new illustrations, photos, infographics and charts. The resulting workbook has a more modern and visual feel.
Oweesta and First Nations also updated the Instructor Guide that accompanies the Building Native Communities curriculum. New chapters address training techniques, learning styles for various demographics, financial education program design, and best practices for financial education classes.
Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families is a culturally-appropriate guide to financial education in Native American communities that helps individuals make informed financial decisions for themselves, their families and their communities. Since the release of the first edition of the curriculum in 2000,Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families has become the leading financial education curriculum in Indian Country. To date, First Nations and Oweesta have distributed more than 18,000 copies of the Financial Skills for Families workbook, and over 1,400 leaders from 28 states have become certified trainers through nearly 60 Oweesta/First Nations Train-the-Trainer events.
Additionally, First Nations and Oweesta launched the new financial education web portal BNCweb.org. BNCweb.org serves as a resource center for Native financial education practitioners and educators. The site contains our suite of financial education curricula, downloadable instructor guides, trainer tools, research and publications, and additional materials. The website also contains links to the My Green campaign, the investnativeonline.org website, and videos and materials that can assist financial educators. All resources will be in a centralized location and will address topics such as Minor’s Trust Accounts (training resources, research, etc.), investing, and working with youth. These efforts were funded by the Rose Foundation and Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
“The revised fifth edition of the Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families workbook is a great resource,” shared Sarah Dewees, Senior Director of Research, Policy and Asset-Building Programs at First Nations. “The input from the advisory committee ensured that the new curriculum is timely, relevant and easy to use.” Krystal Langholz, Chief Operating Officer of First Nations Oweesta Corporation, stated, “We look forward to rolling out this new edition with revised train-the-trainer workshops and several webinars to introduce people to the new information.” Chrystel Cornelius, Executive Director of Oweesta, shared, “The new www.BNCweb.org portal is a great resource for Native financial educators. We have designed it to provide a range of tools to support effective financial education.”
The BNCweb.org website is live and can be accessed by visiting www.BNCweb.org. To download a free PDF copy of the new Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families participant workbook, visit the curriculum page on www.BNCweb.org, or the trainer’s tools page for the Instructor Guide. To pre-order copies of the workbook, contact Chris Hansen at [email protected] or (303) 774-8838.
About First Nations Development Institute
For more than 35 years, using a three-pronged strategy of educating grassroots practitioners, advocating for systemic change, and capitalizing Indian communities, First Nations has been working to restore Native American control and culturally-compatible stewardship of the assets they own – be they land, human potential, cultural heritage or natural resources – and to establish new assets for ensuring the long-term vitality of Native American communities. First Nations serves Native American communities throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.firstnations.org.
About First Nations Oweesta Corporation
First Nations Oweesta Corporation was created 15 years ago to address the lack of capital and financial infrastructure holding back economic development in Native communities recognized by its parent organization, First Nations Development Institute. First Nations Oweesta Corporation’s mission is to provide opportunities for Native people to develop financial assets and create wealth by assisting in the establishment of strong, permanent institutions and programs that contribute to economic independence and strengthened sover eignty for all Native communities. For more information, visit www.oweesta.org.
Sarah Dewees, First Nations Senior Director of Research, Policy & Asset-Building Programs
[email protected] or (540) 371-5615
Krystal Langholz, Oweesta Chief Operating Officer
[email protected] or (303)-774-8838
Randy Blauvelt, First Nations Senior Communications Officer
[email protected] or (303) 774-7836 x213
Stephanie Cote, Oweesta Communications Manager
[email protected] or (303) 774-8838
2432 Main Street, 1st Floor
Longmont, CO 80501
Oweesta is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
Oweesta is the longest standing Native CDFI intermediary offering financial products and development services exclusively to Native CDFIs and Native communities. Specifically, Oweesta provides training, technical assistance, investments, research, and policy advocacy to help Native communities develop an integrated range of asset-building products and services, including financial education and financial products.
Asset-building tools stimulate reservation economies by providing tribal members the opportunity to acquire financial management skills and build and accumulate assets through small business creation, homeownership, education, and much more.
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I trust you have an answer. And I hope you’re the one involved in making news at your company. This country needs all the innovators it can get — especially in material handling. I’m not talking about your material handling vendors. Their businesses have always depended on innovation for survival. A lot of that innovation came out of corporate parents or partners with international roots.
The way global markets are developing, with so many jobs in industries like yours being lost to overseas competitors, job security comes with homemade innovation on the end-user side. What are you doing that will give your company a competitive advantage?
This issue of Material Handling Management is dedicated to your colleagues in several industries who saw a need, gathered the resources to meet that need, then followed through with an innovative solution. The innovators we profile, starting on page 25, work in the military, academia, our transportation infrastructure and, yes, even in distribution. These are Material Handling Management’s Innovation Award winners for 2003. In 2004 we’ll profile an innovator every month. We anticipate the economy will be healthy enough to justify this frequency and that we’ll bring out a long line of contenders.
R&D spending is headed in the right direction, according to a survey by GlobalSpec, a specialized search engine and online community for engineers and technical buyers. Of the 600 respondents to its survey, only seven percent said they had reduced R&D spending this year, compared to 23 percent last year. That means more companies are answering the call to come up with some of their own answers to economic problems.
A Georgia Tech study supports that finding, reporting that Georgia manufacturers that compete based on innovation in products and processes, rather than on low cost, earn higher profits and benefit from higher wages. The 2002 Georgia Manufacturing Survey, conducted by the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Economic Development Institute and School of Public Policy, also found that on average, annual wages were $10,000 higher at innovative manufacturing firms and returns on sales were almost a full percentage point higher.
That’s the silver lining. The cloud? The majority of Georgia manufacturers are still competing based on cost rather than innovation. The researchers feel that’s a bad sign because companies competing on low cost are vulnerable to competition from international producers with even lower costs.
America has always been the leader in industrial productivity thanks to its intellectual property. There have been times when other countries laid claim to U.S.-grown ideas and used them to their competitive advantage. But today, cheap labor seems to be the wild card of international rivals.
MHM challenges you to look beyond lower costs and prices as your key competitive strategy. Design a new product. Develop a new process. Improve an old procedure. Reorganize your organization. Do these things even if the 2004 economy doesn’t end up looking like it will meet our high expectations.
And don’t be quiet about your innovations. Get the word out through your company’s newsletter. Success is contagious. Let MHM know about it, and we may spread the word even wider. You could be one of our Material Handling Innovators of 2004. Just e-mail your story to me. Our editors will select the best ones.
Whether or not you get written up in our pages next year, the fact you’re thinking about it now is a good start. Innovative thinking will help get you through another year like this one. If enough people are like-minded, it’s a pretty good bet the U.S. economy will get better.
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Desire to slap on a complete membership website? Well, that’s easy also and in fact, you get one subscription site even on the free plan of systeme.io!
Systeme recently revamped the subscription portal style and it looks great.
You can set up courses in writing and with videos, and the videos are hosted on Systeme.io also, or just link to unlisted YouTube videos for ease of use.
While the majority of the reviews that Systeme io users have shared appear fantastic, which has put the tool on a five-star level, there are still some substantial cons along the function it offers that have put it on a pedestal of critics.
Third-party combinations aren’t readily available. It is not possible to combine Systeme io with the use of a specific tool or program.
Those who don’t need all of the platform capabilities may discover them to be inefficient.
Systeme io does not have the sophisticated abilities that you often get with standalone programs.
You may also not have the ability to change every feature of the software in the method you like because of the system’s exceptionally constrained style flexibility, specifically for a well-rounded funnel home builder.
The email home builder is not well sophisticated and enhanced like other tools like Amber.
You know how the stating goes that “whatever has an advantage, does have some downsides too”.
Systeme io, nevertheless, has actually made a reputation for itself because its pros surpass and beat its cons.
Below is my sincere review of this terrific tool offered by Aurelien Amacker How Does Systeme Io Get Exposure.
Systeme.io’s all-in-one marketing platform is a wonderful offer that’s challenging to decline when you take into consideration all of the benefits you get together with its sensible prices.
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Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs Tamba Lamina announced on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, that his ministry is working towards reviewing the Chieftaincy Acts of 2004, to support efficient administration and coordinate the activities of the various ministries at the provincial level.
He stated that the Decentralization Act enacted in 2004 demonstrates the government's commitment to reaching out to all arms of government while enabling Parliamentary and Local Councilors to function independently, given projects to implement in their localities, free from political interference at the local level once funding has been allocated to them.
However, he maintained that the ministry is faced with significant challenges since decentralization only focuses on the Local Council, leaving little or no attention to the Chieftaincy, necessitating a review of the decentralization Acts of 2023, which would make provision for the review of the Chieftaincy Act with more mandate given to the ministry.
The Director of the Decentralization Secretariat, Alex Bhonapha Esq., remarked that the Secretariat's mandate focused on devolution, encompassing the effectiveness of government at the local level.
He further stated that devolution is categorized into four stages:
The functions of Local Councils, which form close to 54 Councilors.
The way the money is distributed to localities to aid capacity building and their daily activities.
The different devolution of sector heads who pioneer the activities at their locality to enable effective work and also identify the key necessary work to be done.
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Using the Rongai route for this 9 day Mount Kilimanjaro climbing and safari tour, you will not only have a higher chance of reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, but you will also be rewarded with a safari to the best attractions in the Northern Circuit of Tanzania.
The Rongai route begins from the northern side of the mountain just next to the south of the Kenyan border, and is one of the rarely but scenic traveled routes. The Rongai joins the Marangu for the summit climb, then you descend the Marangu Route on the mountain’s southeast side, so you see Kilimanjaro from many view angles.
- Private guided by professional safari ranger
- Safari in a 4×4 safari jeep
- Parks and reserve entrance fees
- Bottled water throughout the safari
- Full board accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Evacuation insurance policy in case of an emergency
- Start and end in Arusha
- International flights
- Drinks and beverages
- Things of personal use
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the Springlands Hotel or similar hotel in Moshi for your overnight.
Moshi (915 m/3,000 ft) to Nale Muru (1,950 m/6,400 ft) to Simba Camp (2,750 m/9,020 ft) 9 km, 4 hours Montane Forest,
Your day starts early with breakfast and a briefing. Transfer by Land Rover through many villages and coffee plantations for 4-5 hours to the attractive wooden village of Nale Muru (1,950 m/6,398 ft). After signing in and preparing the porters, you begin the hike on a wide path winding through fields of maize and potatoes, then enter the pine forest. You then start to climb gently but consistently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin and Simba Camp (2,600 m/8,530 ft) is near the “First Cave” at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
Simba Camp (2,750 m/9,020 ft) to Second Cave (3,450 m/11,320 ft) 7 km, 3-4 hours Moorland, Your morning walk is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave. En route, you will enjoy superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
Second Cave (3,450 m/11,320 ft) to Third Cave (3,870 m/12,700 ft)10 km, 4 hours,
Your continuing steady ascent takes you up to the Third Cave. Closer now, the eastern ice fields on the crater rim continue to draw you upwards. On this day, be careful to notice any signs of altitude sickness.
Third Cave (3,870 m/12,700 ft) to Kibo Huts (4,695 m/15,400 ft)8 km, 5 hours Alpine Desert,
Today, you hike up to the Kibo Huts at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall, and this is where you join the popular Marangu Route. Plan on doing your hike early in the day, then resting in preparation for your final ascent. Prepare your equipment and warm clothing for your summit climb, then turn in early.
Summit Day Kibo Huts (4,695 m/15,400 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) to Horombo Huts (3,690 m/12,100 ft) 4 km up, 14 km down 10-15 hours Alpine Desert,
Wake at midnight to a light breakfast, then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly after sunrise. Leave at 1 AM, switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 5 and 7 AM. Here, views of the fabled crater and its icecaps greet you. Another 2 hours of hiking along the crater rim near the celebrated snows take you to Kilimanjaro’s true summit, Uhuru Peak, by 9 AM. This is Africa’s highest point, and you would have to travel more than 3,000 miles toward the Himalayas to find a higher peak! Be sure to have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends. After your summit stays, descend back to the Kibo Huts, have lunch, rest, collect your things, and recross the saddle to the Horombo Huts. Eat dinner and get some well-deserved sleep!
You do the beginning of this climb in the dark with headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is, by far, the most difficult part of the trek. Slowly slowly, or, “pole pole,” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
Horombo Huts (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to Marangu Gate (1,830 m/6,000 ft) to Moshi (890 m/2,920 ft) 18 km, 5-7 hours
Wake as usual, pack, and descend through the moorland to the Mandara Huts. Have lunch there then continue your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to the park gate, which you should reach around 2 or 3 PM. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. A vehicle will take you back to the Springlands Hotel or similar hotel in Moshi, where it is definitely time for celebration!
lunch in Manyara, you start a late afternoon game drive, which is the best time to view animals in this park. When you approach it from the East Rift Valley escarpment looms on the horizon forming an impressive back droid to the lake. In the tall trees of the ground water forest, monkeys leap from branch to branch, on the escarpment elephants stand in the shade of a baobab. Other animals frequently seen are zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, and others. Overnight at the Highview Hotel or similar hotel - full board.
Enjoy a half day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. This is the best place in Tanzania to see black rhino as well as the pride of lions that includes the magnificent black-maned males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other game that you may see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. Drive back to the Highview Hotel for lunch. In the late evening, you can walk through coffee plantations to enjoy watching birds and waterfalls. Return to the Highview Hotel for dinner and overnight.
The drive from the Highview Hotel to Tarangire National Park takes three hours. This park is spectacular in the dry season when many of the migratory wildlife species come back to the permanent waters of the Tarangire River. Huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, elands, and oryx gather to stay in Tarangire until the onset of the rain when they migrate again to good grazing areas. Then, in the late evening drive back to the Springlands Hotel in Moshi. | <urn:uuid:97ed0e5b-4d63-444e-8b3d-efe6a2aec24a> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://tanzaniakenyasafari.com/tour/9-days-safari-kilimanjaro/ | 2023-11-30T08:18:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100172.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130062948-20231130092948-00156.warc.gz | en | 0.927645 | 1,579 | [
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We are a third generation family run business of bespoke men’s clothing which was started in 1940. Our founder started the quest for the perfect bespoke experience. Over the last eight decades we have honed our skills in the art of sartorial elegance. We take pride in each of our products and make sure it deserves our label. CLICK HERE to know more about our journey.
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|Venue:||Ruslamere, 14 Langeberg Road, Durbanville|
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MEET ROB MACDONALD
Rob serves as the Head of Strategic Advisory Services at Fundhouse and boasts an impressive academic background with an MPhil in Management Studies from Oxford University. He is also a CFP® Professional and has qualifications in coaching and counselling. Throughout his career, Rob has occupied various senior executive roles in the investment sector and has extended his expertise as an independent coach and consultant, specializing in strategic and organizational development.
Before venturing into the investment industry, Rob was an educator at the UCT Graduate School of Business, even overseeing the MBA Programme as its Director. He is a prolific writer and speaker, addressing topics from leadership and behavioural coaching to investments and financial planning. Rob has co-authored “Rethinking Leadership” and recently penned “The 7 Pillars of Financial Health – Partnering with a Professional to Thrive.
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No. The event is open to members and non-members.
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Tough to swallow
I’m a glutton for punishment. Oh, some might say for pizza or pasta or chicken or Turkey Hill iced tea … and I couldn’t exactly argue with any of those.
But, really, this comes down to sports, and my kids.
Either one catches my attention right out of the chute, but when you combine the two, well, I’m locked in for sure. For better or worse.
The end result being a visit to Citizens Bank Park tonight, without a doubt, guarantees “worse” this time … at least partially. I mean, I am getting to spend quality moments with my son at the Phillies game. But, you know, it’s the Phillies, and a game involving them.
Following a near no-hitter at the hands of Washington’s Stephen Strasburg, they’re probably going to unload on the Nationals in this one. But we’re not banking on it.
Instead, we’ll enjoy the evening outside, the warm climes and the quiet that exudes from a stadium filled mostly with empty seats watching a team making a last-ditch run at 100 losses.
Who’s pitching … who cares? We might get to see Bryce Harper hammer a couple homers, as he did Tuesday night.
Us, the security guards, the drink pushers and the concession-stand workers.
Pass me a slice, will ya? …
It’s midweek. Early grid season. Time for that sporadic MLB check.
Zzzzzzz ... ah, but I digress.
Dear, Mike Trout fans: It’s over. Stop clinging to your bro-mantic feelings and let it go. Your boy is not worthy of a second straight AL MVP award, and, even more hurtful to your superficial heart, he ain’t going to get it, either.
A wondrous talent, although how wondrous is a bit debatable, Trout has faded down the stretch this season worse than Tiger Woods has on his professional back 9. At one point after the All-Star break, the Angels CF seemed a shoo-in to not only repeat, but to run away with the junior circuit’s home-run title, challenge for its RBI honors and, generally speaking, further cement his position as the game’s acknowledged best player.
Ain’t gonna happen.
With his team’s fortunes fading along with his own individual ones, Trout has disappeared from the headlines and highlight reels. Meanwhile, the likes of Toronto 3B Josh Donaldson, Toronto OF Jose Bautista and Toronto 1B-DH Edwin Encarnacion have shot up the charts for good reason: production in a postseason push … to cap off an already fine season, especially by Donaldson, who leads all of MLB in (119) RBIs and runs scored (109), has played stellar defense and was the spark that got the Blue Jays past the Yankees in the AL East.
Not for nothing, though, but that Toronto trio hardly comprises the end-all, be-all of “better seasons than Trout.” Baltimore’s Chris Davis, Kansas City’s Kendrys Morales and Eric Hosmer, the Yankees’ Brian McCann and – gulp – Alex Rodriguez have had them as well. So, too, has Seattle’s Nelson Cruz, and Detroit’s J.D. Martinez, and Jose Abreu of the White Sox, and – double gulp – Baltimore’s Chris Davis.
In other words, MLB’s appointed Golden Boy in the AL won’t be taking home any top-player honors for 2015.
Its appointed Golden Boy in the NL likely will be a different story. Washington OF Bryce Harper deserves the hardware. After years of hype that stretch back to his high school days, the left-swinging slugger’s performance caught up to his potential. Finally. At the ripe old age of 22.
Blessed with marvelous all-around tools that arguably top Trout’s in all but speed, Harper looks like he will lead all of MLB in batting average (currently .338), on-base percentage (.467), slugging percentage (.667) and OPS (1.134), and the NL in homers (39) and runs scored (108). Only Colorado’s Nolan Arenado and his out-of-reach, league-leading RBI total (currently 111 to Harper’s 90) will keep him from capturing the NL’s Triple Crown.
Harper’s season, really, is one for the ages – a Ruthian effort that, at least for now, has justified all the glowing accounts of his ability and irritating habits, the hair flips, the helmet tosses, the overstated scowls, of an entitled great he has displayed on the field.
Arenado has had a great season, and Yoenis Cespedes has given the Mets a brilliant, Dom Brown-esque six-week run here, too, but their efforts pale in comparison to what Harper has done all along in 2015.
MIGGY MADNESS: Umm, what the heck is going on with the game’s greatest hitter this decade? Given new life to win the AL batting title with his return from the DL and staked to a 40-plus points advantage at the time, Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera has dropped like a rock in the past couple weeks, seemingly unable to find that beautiful stroke that routinely succeeds at a .350 clip when going good.
His average at the end of August stood at .358. In September, he’s batting .192. Yeesh.
SAY WHAT, SAINT LOU: Considering the Cardinals were 86-46 following games the first of this month, 100 wins seemed a sure thing for them. Uhh, not so fast. Following a 4-8 stretch since then, they’re looking at needing to close with 10 wins in their final 18 in order to hit the century mark. If not, amazingly, they may lose the NL Central to Pittsburgh (87-57) to boot.
WAY OFF: A Facebook friend saw the lineup the Phillies were running out Tuesday night to face Washington right-hander Stephen Strasburg and promptly posted that they might get no-hit. Hah, not even close. They managed a hit, and he didn’t even go nine innings, striking out “just” 14 over eight instead.
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Denotation – the major component of lexical meaning. It is precise literal and objective, logical and cognitive. It carries no emotional overtones, judgments. It simply describes the object, person, place, etc. to which the word refers. We usually think of donation in terms of dictionary definition. It signifies and may be put in certain immediate constituency (father – male, parent, adult).
Connotation – variable, figurative, subjective. What the word suggests or implies. It is suggested by the word itself and the referent the word signifies. Connotation is that part of lexical meaning which a communication value, in addition to the word purely conceptual concept. It’s always associative by nature. The use of the connotation calls forth hinds of association. Connotation may be a part of lexical meaning or a part of semantic structure, or they they can be determined by the collocability of the word.
Connotation may be individual, contextual, occasional and general, permanent, usual. These associations come from the context of the usage of the word, the primary context and the utterances from which they derived their emotiveness, expressiveness, stylistical value, etc. They may call forth the environment of the word, that is, other words that tend to occur with the word in question. They may be associated with the situations which suggested these connotation. Connotation reflects the effective side of the language, denotation – the cognitive side. Connotation reflects the situation and the participants; the types of texts and speech situations proper for them; the place of the word in the system of language.
Emotive meaning is that part of connotation that expresses emotions and at the same time gives words their intensity, emotional power and arouses feelings.
Connotative meaning includes all feelings and associations of the words with emotions.
Evaluative connotation expresses the attitude of the speaker to the reality denoted by the language sign. It’s usually ameliorative or pejorative. They are regarded high or low in social estimations, logical consideration.
3 facts that determine evaluative meaning:
- the object of speech
- the nature of sphere of communication
- the relations (emotions of participants of the communication)
Expressive meaning is a reflected meaning, the expressive value based intensification or correlations between form and content and resulting in hyper semantisation (приращение смысла).
Collocative meaning is communicated through association with words which typically occur in the environment of another word, that part of connotation which is determined by the collocability of the word with some particular words.
Cintextual meaning – meaning that is imposed on the words by the context.
Grammatical meaning refers our mind to relations between words or to some words or constructions bearing upon their structural functions in the language-as-a-system.
Implication – a category in which the content is rather suggested but not expressed verbally. It sis expressed either by context or by the reader’s background knowledge, including the knowledge of the language. Trophs are the means of implication.
Presupposition – the conditions which may be satisfied to make the sentence function as a question, a demand, a statement;
- the relation between a referent and other referents without which this particular object and what is said about it can not be actualized. The different between the presupposition and meaning in their reaction to the negation. Negation refers only to the meaning, not to the presupposition.
Context is a linguistic surrounding of an element of a language, in other words it is words and phrases which precede and follow it, also relationships and linking with this words and phrases which influence the meaning of the element and its understanding.
Context shows which of the lexical semantic variants of a word is used in this particular case.
The influence of context parameters on language use or discourse is usually studied in terms of language variation, style or register. The basic assumption here is that language users adapt the properties of their language use (such as intonation, lexical choice, syntax, and other aspects of formulation) to the current communicative situation. In this sense, language use or discourse may be called more or less 'appropriate' in a given context.
Stylistic context is a background in which the expressiveness of a stylistic device occurs by contrast or similarity.
Micro context is limited by the borders of one stylistic function.
Extra linguistic context is an environment where the act of speech takes place.
Context 1)language (words)
M/ Raffaterre defines stylistic context as a pattern broken by an unpredictable element. He thinks that contrast is a basic feature of stylistic context.
I.V. Arnold looks upon stylistic context as a unity of stylistic element and its surroundings, a systematic structure of interrelated elements. Every stylistically relevant element is not isolated but is coordinated with the other elements of the context.
Micropoetic context is limited by a complete sentence. Macropoetic context may spread on 2 any stylistically relevant part of the text (a paragraph, a complex syntactical unit or a whole text).
Stylistic context may be based on the similarity of equivalent words or their contrast.
Stylistic context very often is based on the convergence. Convergence denotes an accumulation at a given point of the text or several stylistic devices, each device adds its expressivity to that of others, and thus the total effect may be a striking emphasis. (e.g. and heaved, and heaved, still unrestingly heaved the black sea, as if its vast tides were a conscience. – simile, repetition, inversion and polysyndation).
Stylistic function deals with expressive potential of elements of the language within the context. Dealing with the stylistic function of elements of the language we take into consideration emotions, relations, attitudes the author transcends to the readers. Stylistic function has a contextual nature. It belongs to the stylistic of speech. Stylistic function provides the correctness of the decoding, prevents from erroneous understanding. Stylistic means within the stylistic function helps readers to single out the main things and to put accents correctly. All in all their aim is to protect from distortion.
Stylistic function has some peculiarities:
Accumulation: the same motive, mood or feelings are usually expressed by several parallel means, if it is significant for the whole. Such abundance intensifies and concentrates the impression and is called convergence.
As stylistic function backs on connotative meanings of words, forms and constructions, it may be expressed implicitly, not directly.
Ability to irradiation: long utterance may have one/two high-flown words, which are surrounded by neutral words, but all in all the utterance will sound lofty, and vice versa – one vulgar word may make the whole utterance sound vulgar and rude.
36. Principles of foregrounding.
Foregrounding is the practice of making something stand out from the surrounding words or images. There are two main types of foregrounding: parallelism (grammar) and deviation. Parallelism can be described as unexpected regularity, while deviation can be seen as unexpected irregularity
Deviation corresponds to the traditional idea of poetic license: the writer of literature is allowed - in contrast to the everyday speaker - to deviate from rules, maxims, or conventions. These may involve the language, as well as literary traditions or expectations set up by the text itself. The result is some degree of surprise in the reader, and his / her attention is thereby drawn to the form of the text itself (rather than to its content). Cases of neologism, live metaphor, or ungrammatical sentences, as well as archaisms, paradox, and oxymoron (the traditional tropes) are clear examples of deviation.
Devices of parallelism are characterized by repetitive structures: (part of) a verbal configuration is repeated (or contrasted), thereby being promoted into the foreground of the reader's perception. Traditional handbooks of poetics and rhetoric have surveyed and described (under the category of figures of speech) a wide variety of such forms of parallelism, e.g., rhyme, assonance, alliteration, meter, semantic symmetry, or antistrophe.
Foregrounding can occur on all levels of language (phonology, graphology, morphology, lexis, syntax, semantics and pragmatics). It is generally used to highlight important parts of a text, to aid memorability and/or to invite interpretation.
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Winter is nearly over for us desert dwellers.
We may have about 20 to 30 more days of silly rains and cool evenings, but back east and in other places around the globe, snow is still on the ground, and there is still a chance to rock your coats and sweaters. Now, the days of thick fabrics, the sun setting low in the horizon and morning frost are almost totally gone. Therefore, the style of local gents will start to change to slacks, shorts, shirts, tank tops, sandals and a light sweater – when needed.
This cinematic episode registers life in Phoenix a few weeks back when I had the opportunity to visit to one of my favorite modern developments in town. I was asked to guide the redesign and remodel of a bathroom located inside one of these unique modern dwellings. Fortunately, I was able to find a bit of historic information about the complex via www.modernphoenix.net – the popular blog by Ms. Alison King, but not much detail was found. I’ve been told that the HOA and the owners within the complex are thinking of opening a website which will keep track of historic – which most of us that like modern achitecture will be very fond of.
“THE OLYMPUS”, a modern development built in 1964 was designed by Architect Mr. Bob Starkovich- was originally called “The Monarch” – is a very expressive architectural complex and a sign of an elegant era long gone. The fashion captured here feels somehow related to that time. The elegance of what I decided to call, again and again “THE ELEGANT DUDE”.
This “ELEGANT DUDE” calls for dapper neckwear in different shapes and forms in contrast to the cinematographic background of this unique architectural development. It becomes part of the urban memory of the city.
The goal of this photojourney is more of a sensibly stylized vision of modern times combined with a spin of contemporaneity – rather than simply a statement of fashion.
The use of neckties help to define our man’s elegance (as seen in previous posts) in combination with the simple leather jacket and dark denim to the multilayer wool and heavy cotton. The idea is to keep the body warm, but at the same time create a series of contrasting, blending, and juxtaposed layers that is not possible during the warmer months were simple layers are the best option.
After I finished the photoshoot with upcoming model Mr. Mitchell Martinez, I realized that the background and the syling of the shoot was a perfect match for his modern style! – I saw the building design of textured materials, colorfully contrasted with layered subdued and muted tones – very much of what happens with modern architecture, where white, strong geometry and simple pop of colors work to define the structure.
The exterior of the structure is defined by elongated vertical elements topped off by a series of center-point arches. These combine to create a aesthetic solution for the building crowns offered a sensible, yet seductive interior that was very hard to capture without faulting to dramatic or overly direct.
I decided to use tones similar to the environment: a series of blacks and greys, and captures the entire architectural description of tones – which splash and taste as an element of contrast to what I wanted to highlight the most: simple and elegant neckwear.
The neckwear above in bright cobalt is part of an exquisite selection of ties and bowties that my friend Ms. Janet Traylor’s husband Bill (owners of the condominums I am showcasing here) inherited from his father. It was a treat for my design senses to see a very well-preserved series of boxes, each with an assortment of different colors, lengths, thickness of ties and bowties, which also included photographs of Janet’s father-in-law wearing them throughout his life. (I definitely have to spend more time with her and create a cover story about that subject.)
This time, I wanted to capture the essence of the white space, the extraordinary architecture and the flair of an elegant era long gone.
So, even if year after year, the style is repeated, these are just some suggested looks for whatever cold weather remains – to help transition out of the tail of winter.
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Information About Depaxil CR 12.5 Tablet
Depaxil CR 12.5 Tablet is a sort of stimulant having a place with the particular serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) gathering of medications. It is broadly recommended to deal with melancholy and uneasiness related conditions like fanatical enthusiastic problem, and frenzy issue.
Depaxil CR 12.5 Tablet assists many individuals with recuperating from discouragement by working on their state of mind and alleviating uneasiness and pressure. It very well may be taken regardless of food. The portion and how frequently you really want it will be chosen by your primary care physician with the goal that you get the perfect add up to control your side effects.
Your PCP might begin you on a lower portion and increment it continuously. Try not to change the portion or quit taking it without conversing with your PCP, regardless of whether you feel great. Doing so may exacerbate your condition, or you might experience the ill effects of horrendous withdrawal side effects (tension, fretfulness, palpitations, discombobulation, rest aggravations, and so forth).
To get the most advantage, take this medication consistently simultaneously every day. Your PCP might encourage you to take it in the first part of the day on the off chance that you experience difficulty resting. It might require half a month prior to you begin feeling quite a bit improved. Inform your PCP as to whether you see no improvement even following a month.
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Depaxil CR 12.5 Tablet Uses
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Depaxil CR 12.5 Tablet Benefits
In Treatment of Despondency
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In Treatment of Tension issue
Depaxil CR 12.5 Tablet lets side effects free from numerous nervousness problems including over the top habitual issue and summed up uneasiness jumble by expanding the level of a compound called serotonin in your cerebrum. It has less secondary effects than more established antidepressants and is typically required one time per day. It assists you with feeling quiet with a superior capacity to manage issues. Practice and a solid eating routine can likewise work on your state of mind. Continue to take the medication until your PCP encourages you to stop.
Depaxil CR 12.5 Tablet Side Effects
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Use it as exhorted by your PCP or actually take a look at the name for headings before use. Depaxil CR 12.5 Tablet might be taken regardless of food, yet taking it at a proper time is better.
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Savannah Outen has a brand new video on youtube and this time she’s covering a classic.
Accompanied by her friend Jake Coco on guitar, Savannah delivers a heartfelt cover of Leonard Cohen’s classic “Hallelujah.”
Savannah wrote on her tumblr about the song, “‘Hallelujah’ is just one of those songs.. It’s got the incredible lyrics, the perfect melody, the ‘guitar intro’ that is everything. It’s always been a favorite song of mine. So, when I was thinking about covering it, I was really hesitant & super nervous… but I just decided to go for it give it my own take! I hope you love it!”
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Introducing Lean Service
19 August 2016 | Admin
The creation of value starts with a resource and ends with what a client or customer perceives as value. In a service business, the primary resource is people. Most services are delivered by people, so a Lean Service business needs to understand its people, how they add value and how this value-adding process can be optimised.
In a service business, the delivery of value is very much customer- or client-dependent. The client defines what they see as ‘value’, not the business. The most successful service businesses understand this very well and spend much time and effort working to better understand their customers and to meet their spoken needs and often unspoken wants. In a restaurant, not every client wants lots of attention from the staff, not everyone wants the same level of service, and not everyone is pleased by the same things. It is important that a service business understands the core of its delivered value and the spectrum of its clients if it is to deliver its true value.
Retaining value is absolutely essential to a service business. It is the retention of value that gives the business the potential to make a profit. The market defines the level that customers are willing to pay for any given service or product. How a business organises its resources of people, systems, processes and premises determines just how much of the value stays with the business.
If you are to identify, develop and retain value, you need to look closely at how your people are trained. How well are your customers’ needs and wants understood? How closely are your internal processes aligned to most efficiently meet customers’ requirements?
To understand how Lean concepts can be applied to a service business, you need to know a little about Lean Principles, Lean Rules, Lean Questions and Lean Tools. Read on …
SEEING PROCESSES – LOOK, SEE, UNDERSTAND, THINK, DO
Many managers of service businesses think it is easier to deliver Lean in a manufacturing environment because ‘you only have to deal with machines’. This is a commonly-held belief but it is not correct.
Lean implementation in a manufacturing environment is centred on the people and how they interact with the processes and machines. Two different businesses can have exactly the same machines, serve the same business sectors and have completely different business results. The difference is in how the central resource – people – are led, managed, encouraged, directed and supported.
The key difference between a manufacturing and a service business is that it is often easier to ‘see’ the physical flow of material through a manufacturing process. How can we see the flow through a service business? How can we see where things are getting jammed up, where there is excess capacity for work or where there is overload? Process Mapping and Physical Flow Mapping are the core Lean tools to help us to see the service process. We need to be able to see the process before we can ‘understand’ it or before we can ‘do’ something to improve it – but, first, we need to ‘look’ to start the improvement process.
Service companies typically ‘do’ something for their clients. Managers in a service environment are increasingly coming to understand that their departments are, in effect, production units. People come in for a service and leave serviced. Data comes in, gets processed and the output leaves the department. This ‘doing’ is often based on knowledge, administration or an IT approach. The trick for a Lean Service implementation is to find a way to see these processes: to show a physical ‘picture’ of the processes to let people look for and identify the value-adding, the necessary and the wasteful elements of the work.
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The Ministry of Transport has announced that it will launch a new road safety navigation app aimed at reducing road accidents and improving overall road safety in the country. The app, which will be called “SafeDrive,” is expected to be available for download on both Android and iOS platforms in the coming months.
The SafeDrive app will provide drivers with real-time information about road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, and other factors that can impact driving safety. The app will also provide alerts and notifications to drivers about potential hazards or dangerous driving behavior, such as speeding or distracted driving.
One of the key features of the app will be its ability to detect when a driver is using their phone while driving, and to alert them to the danger of distracted driving. The app will use GPS technology to detect when a driver is in motion and will disable certain features of the phone, such as texting or social media, to help prevent distracted driving.
Another important feature of the SafeDrive app will be its integration with emergency services. In the event of an accident or other emergency, the app will provide drivers with quick access to emergency services and will automatically send the driver’s location to the nearest emergency services provider.
The Ministry of Transport has emphasized that the SafeDrive app is intended to be a tool for improving road safety, not a replacement for responsible driving behavior. Drivers will still be expected to obey traffic laws, drive defensively, and exercise caution while behind the wheel.
The launch of the SafeDrive app comes amid growing concern over road safety in the country. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were over 38,000 traffic fatalities in the country in 2020, the highest number since 2007. Many of these fatalities were attributed to factors such as distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving.
The Ministry of Transport has made road safety a top priority in recent years, and has implemented a number of initiatives aimed at reducing traffic accidents and improving overall road safety. These initiatives have included increased law enforcement, public awareness campaigns, and improvements to road infrastructure and traffic management systems.
The SafeDrive app is expected to be a valuable addition to these efforts, providing drivers with real-time information and alerts to help them make safer driving decisions. The app is also expected to be a valuable tool for law enforcement and emergency services providers, allowing them to respond more quickly and effectively to accidents and other emergencies.
In conclusion, the launch of the SafeDrive app by the Ministry of Transport is a significant step forward in efforts to improve road safety in the country. The app’s real-time information and alerts, as well as its integration with emergency services, are expected to help reduce the number of accidents and fatalities on the nation’s roads. While the app is not a replacement for responsible driving behavior, it is expected to be a valuable tool for both drivers and law enforcement agencies, and could ultimately help make the country’s roads safer for everyone. | <urn:uuid:cbee8475-1e38-4570-ba3b-80cbe3ddff3f> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://regularlyposts.com/the-ministry-of-transport-will-launch-a-road-safety-navigation-app/ | 2023-12-06T08:12:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206063543-20231206093543-00556.warc.gz | en | 0.964952 | 606 | [
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I would like to add sections to my product pages that are unique to each product. I understand that the values for static sections will be the same on every page where the section is used, so that makes it sound like this should be possible with dynamic sections.
What I want to achieve with this (and I'd be happy for suggestions on possible workarounds):
I have a feature list across various products and I would like to display a section with checkboxes where the editor can simply select which features are available for each product. It would then display the textual representation and an additional image per feature on each respective product page.
The below code currently only shows the same selection for all products.
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"In response to our customers’ requests, we have developed two new systems that allow the user to measure oxygen levels at temperatures not possible with any other competing systems," explained Peter Gerard, president of OxySense.
The OxySense L5000 has the capability of measuring oxygen levels in packages and containers at temperatures as low as -25oC and up to 30oC. The OxySense H5000 has the capability of measuring oxygen levels in packages and containers at temperatures to as high as -95oC. The range of the standard OxySense 5000 is 0oC to 50oC.
"With these new additions to our line, we offer customers the opportunity to measure and monitor the performance of their package and materials in the environments that they will be exposed to in the real world, as opposed to a lab simulation," said Gerard.
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A growing trend in the U.S. is the number of people who are considered older and are deciding to get a divorce. Missourians who are in this situation should think about the various issues that accompany a so-called “gray divorce.” Problems that people 50 and older who decide to get divorced can differ from those experienced by younger people. Since the 1990s, the number of people 50 and older who have divorced has doubled. One obvious reason that there has been a rise in these divorces is the increase in lifespans. However, there are other considerations that should be assessed when thinking about a divorce at a later age and having legal help is crucial.
When people live longer, they might begin to think about changes in their life before it is too late. An unhappy marriage could be viewed as something that no longer must be endured for ancillary reasons. For those 50 and above, the prospect of living another three decades unhappily is not enjoyable. The social acceptance of divorce can free those who would otherwise be reluctant to move on. Financial stability contributes to the willingness to part ways.
Finances are an inescapable concern. When getting a divorce, there could be new financial worries such as a second marriage and young children. Needing to get a job at an advanced age should not be ignored. While businesses are not allowed to discriminate based on age, some jobs require a person to be current on new trends and physically able to carry out their duties. This should be considered during the divorce so support factors and settlements can mitigate these financial challenges. For older people who are divorcing, family factors can come into play. It might not be linked to custody if there are adult children, but the emotional aspect can be debilitating and should be factored in.
For older people who have determined that they want to move on and get a divorce, there are a myriad of factors that can mirror those of younger people and add other issues into the mix. Property division, retirement accounts, spousal support and much more are magnified when it is an older couple. Having legal assistance to navigate the complexities of a gray divorce is crucial. Before taking the next step, it is imperative to have legal advice. | <urn:uuid:13eb50d9-dc47-4ae0-896d-cb5bc5bc4527> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://www.dewoskinlaw.com/blog/2018/10/divorce-issues-affect-older-people-in-different-ways/ | 2023-12-08T18:36:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100769.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208180539-20231208210539-00356.warc.gz | en | 0.972365 | 452 | [
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In a nameless city in a nameless state, I sat in the driver’s seat of a station wagon with the engine off, reading a book propped open on the steering wheel, patiently waiting for my 72-year-old father to exit a ramshackle apartment in a back alley.
Thirty minutes had passed since he initially left the car for his “appointment,” and I was beginning to get nervous. I continued to read in the way one reads while intensely worrying. I read sentences and turned pages and absorbed absolutely nothing. I carried the fast-paced best-selling thriller around for weeks “not” reading the same paragraph over and over.
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Citi™Harmonizes contemporary style and unlimited flexibility with complementary models designed to fit tight budgets. Citi Square™Building on Citi’s features with a new metal frame design. Available on both freestanding models and modular configurations. Wind Linear™Pairs all of Wind’s highlights with now optional arms and new connecting tables to create linear arrangements in various lounge environments. River™Three back heights and benches support an endless array of configurations where people can come together. Ballara™All-inclusive soft seating that elevates any lounge area to new levels. | <urn:uuid:c6bf2000-9905-40a5-82e2-6935454c13f3> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://allamericanofficefurniture.com/benches/ | 2023-11-29T05:05:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100056.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129041834-20231129071834-00356.warc.gz | en | 0.872093 | 118 | [
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zuora, Inc. (NYSE: ZUO), the leading cloud-based subscription management platform provider, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Todd McElhatton, is scheduled to participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Canaccord Genuity 40th Annual Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time (8:30 a.m. Pacific Time).
The presentation will be webcast on Zuora’s investor relations website at https://investor.zuora.com. Replays of the presentation will be available on the website following the completion of the event.
About Zuora, Inc.
Zuora provides the leading cloud-based subscription management platform that functions as a system of record for subscription businesses across all industries. Powering the Subscription Economy®, the Zuora platform was architected specifically for dynamic, recurring subscription business models and acts as an intelligent subscription management hub that automates and orchestrates the entire subscription order-to-revenue process seamlessly across billing and revenue recognition. Zuora serves more than 1,000 companies around the world, including Box, Ford, Penske Media Corporation, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Xplornet, and Zoom. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Zuora also operates offices around the world in the U.S., EMEA and APAC. To learn more about the Zuora platform, please visit www.zuora.com.
© 2020 Zuora, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Zuora, Subscribed, Subscription Economy, Powering the Subscription Economy, and Subscription Economy Index are trademarks or registered trademarks of Zuora, Inc. Third party trademarks mentioned above are owned by their respective companies. Nothing in this press release should be construed to the contrary, or as an approval, endorsement or sponsorship by any third parties of Zuora, Inc. or any aspect of this press release.
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New Funding Enables Continued Expansion of Data-Driven Diabetes Management Platform
One Drop from Informed Data Systems Inc., a digital consumer health company focusing on revolutionizing diabetes care, today announced it has closed an $8 million Series A led by RRE Ventures. The funding will enable the company to continue expansion on the development of its One Drop diabetes management software, hardware, and services platform to accelerate adoption of One Drop among users, self-insured employers, and insurers.
Stuart Ellman, Managing Partner at RRE Ventures, will join Informed Data System’s Board of Directors with additional investors participating including: BoxGroup, LAUNCH Fund, Capital Factory, and Neu Ventures. The One Drop team is made up of veteran digital transformers, designers, technologists and data scientists, who are passionate about empowering people to live healthier lives through democratized data, and a user-centric design approach to integrated software, hardware and services.
“The future of healthcare is going to be driven by mobile computing, connected devices and new ways of changing behavior through the use of data,” says Stuart Ellman, Managing Partner of RRE Ventures. “It’s our strong belief that One Drop as a platform, and Jeff Dachis as an entrepreneur, are going to have a tremendous impact on people living their lives with diabetes.”
As One Drop grows, it is pioneering the way diabetes is managed by focusing on digital mobile solutions that drive behavioral change through empowerment, mindfulness and motivation. The platform empowers people to make better choices, achieve meaningful improvements in managing care complexity, and drive significant reductions in the cost of care management over time.
Diabetes directly affects nearly 10% of the US population — approximately 30 million people (CDC). Include people with pre-diabetes and the disease impacts nearly 100 million people — or 1 in 3 Americans today, and nearly 500 million people worldwide. In reality, diabetes affects us all. It is the most expensive healthcare problem we have as a society today with $750 billion spent annually on diabetes, pre-diabetes, and diabetes related complications, dramatically affecting taxpayers’ wallets and corporate bottom lines. One Drop believes that alongside traditional medical care, the future of healthcare lies in a revolution empowering people to create lasting change in their behavior by arming them with data-driven insights, a community of likeminded real people in real-time, and a simpler, more convenient, and less expensive way to manage diabetes.
“Diabetes is a data-driven disease. Despite incredible advances in mobile computing, big data, and the quantified-self movement, healthcare is one of the last areas to see any benefit from the advances digital technology has provided,” says Jeff Dachis, CEO and Founder of One Drop. “It’s time to change this. We appreciate this vote of confidence from RRE and our other investors, and from thousands of One Drop users worldwide who have opted for a data-driven consumer focused solution that empowers them to make better choices.”
One Drop is the only award-winning consumer diabetes management platform available for people with Type 1, Type 2, pre-diabetes, or diabetes caregivers that enables users to simply and easily log the core behavioral and biometric components of diabetes (Glucose, Food, Insulin, and Physical Activity) in one place, anonymously share that information with a community of similar people, and deliver actionable data-driven insights to everyone on the platform. | <urn:uuid:a8f8cdea-2151-4b13-a77b-5d5912496a89> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | http://www.mobilehealthtimes.com/one-drop-raises-8m-series-a-led-by-rre-ventures/ | 2023-11-30T10:35:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100184.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130094531-20231130124531-00256.warc.gz | en | 0.926558 | 713 | [
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The opposition to the Peabody Essex Museum’s removal of Salem’s historical archives to an industrial park in Rowley incorporates a range of perspectives: some people have never been in the Phillips Library but nevertheless have been waiting for its return; others have very concrete memories of childhood forays or later visits to research some specific aspect of their Salem past: their house, their neighborhood, their family. Everyone had great expectations: as the Museum leadership closed the Library in 2011 with promises to return in two years, only to disclose the Rowley move six years later, under duress. Expectations are a powerful motivating force, but so too is distrust: and for those of longer Salem residence the latter is clearly apparent. For them, the PEM’s latest move (literally and figuratively) falls into an established pattern of behavior that has broken trust with the Salem community. And the event that looms largest in this pattern is the demolition of the storied Salem Armory in 2000, under the auspices of the Peabody Essex Museum, which had previously signed a memorandum of agreement to preserve and incorporate the Armory’s headhouse into its expansion plans. Only the Armory entry arch remains on Essex Street, right next door to what used to be the Phillips Library, a constant reminder of what was and what was not preserved.
The Salem Armory in 1992, ten years after a ravaging fire, and the year of the Memorandum of Agreement by which the “Museum Collaborative” promised to preserve its headhouse. This was also the same year that the Essex Institute and the Peabody Museum of Salem were merged to form the Peabody Essex Museum, which was still bound by that agreement. Library of Congress.
The Armory story–of its rise, role, and fall–has been written about many times, and well: the preservation report and narrative for the MOA is here, some colorful context is here, and the story in parts, right up to arrival of the wrecking ball, is here. But one of the most poignant accounts of the Armory (or of any building’s destruction, frankly) that I have ever read is a Letter to the Editor (of the Salem Evening News) written by Salem architect Staley McDermet in 2002, two years after its demolition. Mr. McDermet asks for an apology that I don’t think he–or we–every received, and goes on to document everything that happened. Indeed, the letter is historical in terms of both intent and subject, but it is also a very timely document, in light of the PEM’s recent actions and their explanations for actions in the past, so timely that I thought it should be “published” again. | <urn:uuid:a2099e9e-3782-4b9a-a586-304568345f0e> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://streetsofsalem.com/tag/salem-armory/ | 2023-12-01T16:04:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100290.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201151933-20231201181933-00156.warc.gz | en | 0.970788 | 563 | [
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LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
In-depth workshops are conducted in small groups of up to 12 participants. Large group workshops can be designed for parent information evenings and conferences.
What is LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®?
It's a facilitated communication and problem-solving method. Participants build his or her own 3D model in response to questions using specially selected LEGO® bricks. These models serve as the basis for group discussions, shared knowledge, problem solving and decision making.
How will it help me as a parent?
Provide insights and more knowledge about how to approach parenting dilemmas. Increase your confidence in decision making and actions. All adding up to maximising your parenting potential.
Why is it effective?
The LEGO® bricks serve as a common language that anyone can use. This means that everyone benefits from the knowledge and insights that surface
Parents gain more concrete ideas and results, because everyone has the time to build his or her own solutions
It's a fast way to delve deeply and get answers
It's a fun way to gain insight
Who should participate?
All parents who seek to go deeper and broader in less time into real life parenting matters
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I feel fortunate that my surgeon elected for direct anterior hip replacement as best choice for me. I am sure my recovery has gone better because of it. My wound was closed and sealed with mesh and glue (Dermobond Prineo) and I have no stitches or staples and waterproof bandage (pic attached from 1st day) so I am allowed to shower. I had next to no pain or discomfort for first couple days post op then my knees decided to take the headline. My left knee and left side of my thigh (quite painful at start) are stiff and sore to walk and achy at night but better each day. Apparently they decided to complain about the new construction. Today I am feeling stronger and my knees are accepting the care and attention I have been giving them (short walks, ice and starting recently some heat). I am still using crutches (for knee and thigh pain - hip seems happy). I have been recovering on holiday in our RV. This has worked great and I would recommend to anyone that has a larger RV (for mobility) and is used to extended stays (we spend 1 or 2 months at a time in our RV). I have a few short level steps to the bathroom and 2 steps down to do my walks around the kitchen island. 3 steps to walk outside. My great dane always walks with me and has taken to following me around the kitchen island. Lol. I have the option for some PT when I get home and will take the advice I have read here and not allow the professional to push my limits. | <urn:uuid:b92282bd-60e0-4e4b-bf94-1c780a1ea5fd> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/day-16-left-thr-my-left-knee-is-my-recovery-hold-back.74899/ | 2023-12-02T22:00:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100452.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202203800-20231202233800-00056.warc.gz | en | 0.974405 | 323 | [
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Hiring the services of a professional electrician in Cootamundra means you can rely on your electrical system to work as intended throughout the year. In today’s world, electricity plays a critical role in almost every sector across the globe. Each property owner needs to ensure that their home, business or investment has a proper connection to the grid or separated power supply. For this task, it is advisable that you hire an expert with full working knowledge of the potential situations, issues or needs that may occur. Discussed below are the benefits of working with a professional service provider.
Experience is an integral part of successful electrical work. With a wide knowledge and know-how, this trained technician can competently handle and task thrown at them. Having seen a full range of jobs there is a good chance that they will have first and knowledge on how to tackle almost any potential situation, good or bad. This is much-needed information to prevent and mishaps or issues along the way.
Safety is key when working on an electrical system. When a trained team is on hand you can be sure that they are using the required tools and machines to get the job done right, without hazard. From protective gear to safety assets and tools, a skilled team will have all the right elements on-site and be aware of all the needed safety precautions to be taken before ht work can begin.
When you work with a professional you save money in potential repairs and quick fixes down the road. Cheaper alternatives or hasty solutions can often end up causing far more damage to the building if not maintained and repaired correctly. When you have a skilled individual or team working on your electrics you can rest easy knowing they will have the most effective solutions for the problems they find.
Certification And Licensing
With a professional team, you can get proof of their training and expertise through licensing and certification, to show that they are capable of handling a task before they take on the job. This allows clients to be aware of who is working on their building and to what degree they are qualified.
Having electricians that can handle your building’s system in Cootamundra is key to enjoying your property to the fullest. Whether a home or business, reliable work means peace of mind throughout the years of use. Contact Stag Electrical today to get the best solutions around.
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The Virgin Islands went big this year for the 69th August Emancipation Festival, bringing both international headliners and VI artists to the Irene Penn-O’Neal Festival Village almost every night since the village opened with the Gospel Explosion on July 31, while featuring new and returning cultural events during the day.
This year also saw the return of the full Coney Island experience, where families could experience rides; try their hand at carnival games; and enjoy their favourite fried fare.
Overall, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said the festival was a well-organised success, and he appreciated everyone’s participation.
“There were notable absences such as the calypso show and horseracing,” said Dr. Wheatley, who is also the minister of culture. “There is also a healthy debate about strengthening the cultural elements of the festival, which will be helpful as we plan moving forward.”
The premier said in advance of the celebrations that he aimed to place focus on more VI cultural events in this year’s observance, including celebrations in Carrot Bay and East End. This year also included the cultural food fair and a traditional torchlight procession.
Marchers gathered at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park early in the evening of Aug. 3, passing out the towering torches to be lit before making their way down Waterfront Drive. Though the gathering included only a few dozen people, participants danced along to the twang of the triangle and percussive boom of the Zion Sounds Fungi Band as its truck led the way through Road Town.
The river of yellow torchlights danced against an inky sky and progressed to the festival grounds — luckily arriving before the showers that plagued the Big People Party later that evening.
Big People Party
That night, the intermittent rain kept many attendees away even though entry was free. Nevertheless, Too Smooth Band drew in a few revellers to observe from the surrounding booths selling food and drinks.
Some community members questioned the decision to not include a calypso night in this year’s festivities, but calypso artist King Paido did at least bring some familiar songs to the stage.
The genre switched to pop when Klimax took the stage, singing songs including Maroon 5’s “Memories.”
Rain continued to hamper attendance for Xtreme, featuring Pascal, and headliner VIO International.
The next day, a sunny afternoon at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park created an ideal setting for a well attended Cultural Food Fair. Eats for sale included whelks, Tortola peas soup, corned and doved pork, barbecue, fresh fruit drinks, tarts and other desserts, and much more.
The Cane Garden Bay-based Mill Round Farm also offered vegan dishes.
Co-owner Shaniqua Vanterpool said this was the business’s third year participating in the food fair, and she was happy to offer cultural foods accommodating of various diets.
“We are trying to make the best of what’s in our natural environment while promoting our culture, even if it’s through agriculture or vegan food,” she said.
Her offerings included pigeon peas quinoa, plantain lasagna, fried cauliflower, vegetable fritters, curried pumpkin, and snacks like breadfruit chips. She added that she tries to offer healthy options that embrace Caribbean culture and fit the festive vibe.
“We really want to remember why we are celebrating festival and not to forget the culture part of festival,” she said. “It’s part of our identity.”
Community leader Janice Stoutt also provided a story hour, relaying anecdotes like the tale of a boy who was given lunch money to split with his brother and innocently attempted to divide the coin itself. At the heart of all her tales was some kernel of knowledge. Moko jumbies and steel pan bands kept the vibes going.
That evening, crowds flooded the festival village grounds for Reggae Night. The lineup featured performances from Final Faze, Macabee, Sister Joyce, Revelation, Jada Kingdom, Morgan Heritage, and OMG LIVE. Jamaican artist Jada Kingdom seemed to be a highlight for many fans, who rushed the barrier as she took the stage. Robert Green, a 25-year-old attendee, said she was his favourite.
“If you want to compare it to other festivals, this might be the best one up there,” Mr. Green added.
Giovanni Grant, who attended the village with friends, rated his night a 10 out of 10.
“It’s a lot of people out; it’s a nice vibe,” he said.
The only downside of the night for some attendees was a perceived lack of preparation for the crowds, with complaints of long wait-times for entry as the night progressed.
Another musical highlight of festival season was this year’s Soca Monarch Competition on Aug. 5. Though Ramon G secured the position of first runner-up this year, he lost his crown to J’versatile. Sporting a shining green jacket and surrounded by dancers in coordinating outfits, J’versatile was one of the last competitors to take the stage.
He and other artists brought all manner of props and characters — including a wolfman prowling in the background — to their acts. Flames shot up through the crowds as people cheered on the performers.
The bright blue St. Lucia flag waved high among others from the region as J’versatile performed his song “Boo Thang” and was later announced as the winner chosen by a panel of judges.
The evening continued with performances by Adam O with Blind Ears, VIBE, and KES the Band. Adam O paid special tribute to the VI, thanking attendees for their enthusiastic support of him at the 68th festival.
“If you have a flag, I want you to put it in the air,” he told the crowd, also encouraging them to wave their phone lights and hands.
August Monday Parade
At the centre of the celebration was a robust and feather-filled August Monday Parade that packed Waterfront Drive on Aug. 7.
The procession included various delights for families, many of whom enjoyed a cool down from the waterspout of a gargantuan humpback whale float designed by Beyond the Reef. The conservation group took the opportunity to highlight the need to protect migratory habitat for cetaceans passing through VI waters. The sculpture was decorated with real “ghost” fishing nets recovered through their beach clean-up activities.
Other vehicles featured slices of VI history, with participants on one float tossing out slices of fresh sugar cane to youngsters standing on the sidelines.
Dance troupes kept the party moving through the streets with their green, pink and blue costumes.
One of the first youth groups to perform for the judges centred their routine on a wildcat theme, re-creating the iconic Lion King lofting of a cuddly lion cub.
Moko jumbies performed daring feats, supporting one another as they lofted their towering wooden legs into the air.
On the night of Aug. 8, revellers from this territory, the USVI, Trinidad and other Caribbean countries and territories flew their nations’ flags high at the Flag Fest.
Artists, too, represented a myriad of Caribbean countries, with performances by Hashim “ThaDream” Lewis, Monea, Patrice Roberts, Valiant, and Ritical.
VI artist Monea performed a much-anticipated set with a band made up of Brent Hoyte (guitar), Alton Bertie (keyboards), Thea Cooke (bass), and Terrance Neale Jr. (drums and music director).
“Honestly, it was extremely surreal to see how quickly everyone came forward to the front of the stage and even stayed in the rain,” Mr. Neale said of the show. “The local support was extremely good.”
Even above the sound of the drums, he said, he could hear the crowd singing along word for word.
“It was an amazing experience and an incredible opportunity,” he added. “It was humbling for all of us. We’re extremely grateful to the festival committee for the opportunity to put on a great show.”
Attendees Justin Smith and Alexys Titley were both well pleased.
“The artists made sure the audience felt included,” Ms. Titley said, rating her night a nine out of 10.
Mr. Smith said that the performances were amazing despite the rain, and that Patrice Roberts was the highlight of his night.
This year featured not one, but two “last lap” parties at the festival village, on Aug. 9 and Aug. 12.
Attendance was diminished as the festival season wound to a close, but that didn’t stop the Razor Blades from rocking so hard their percussionist broke a drum at the first “last lap.” But the show went on as the band lauded the joys of the Rise and Shine Tramp.
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How to escape from a property suretyship
“Suretyship is the precursor of ruin” (Thales of Miletus, one of the Seven Sages of Ancient Greece)
As the philosopher and mathematician Thales pointed out two and a half millennia ago, signing surety for another’s debts carries huge risk. Yet every day directors of property holding companies happily sign personal suretyships for their company’s (usually substantial) debts.
The problem is that it all seems so safe in the beginning. You need a bank loan to buy or develop a property, you’ve done your homework and the deal’s a good, sensible one. It’s only when things go wrong down the line that your signature on that suretyship document comes back to haunt you, and by then it’s far too late – or is it?
The recent High Court decision of Absa Bank Limited v Van Eeden and Others (4078/2012) ZAECPEHC 14 illustrates one of the very restricted circumstances in which you may be able to escape from the trap you signed yourself into.
The developer, the trust and the bank
• A property developer lent some R10m to an associate’s companies for a shopping mall development. The associate’s companies then borrowed a further R5m from a bank, which took a R5m mortgage bond over the one company’s property as security. And - here’s the rub – the developer also signed suretyship to the bank for the R5m both personally and on behalf of his family trust.
• The developer signed these suretyships believing that there was enough equity in the bonded property (valued at R12m) to cover both the R5m bond and another bond that he was told about of R2.7m. What he didn’t know at the time was that there was yet another bond over the property, and this was a big bond for R15m. Neither his associate nor the bank had told him about it.
• Only when both of the associate’s companies failed did the developer realise that there was no equity in the property at all, with bonds totalling R22.7m against a value of R12m, and that the bank’s liquidation dividend would leave it with a large shortfall.
• The bank duly sued the developer and his trust as sureties for R5.7m (R5m plus interest). To understand how that turned out in court we need to look at when our law will let you off the hook, and when it won’t…
So when can you escape from a suretyship?
• Our law will generally hold you to the agreements you make, and a suretyship is no exception. You can only free yourself from it if it “was induced by fraud, duress, undue influence or mistake, whether induced by misrepresentation or otherwise”.
• Without going into all the legal niceties (you definitely need your lawyer’s specific advice if you ever find yourself in this unhappy position) the general principle is that, where you rely on a “justified error as to the nature or contents of the [suretyship] document”, you must show that you were “misled as to the nature of the document or as to the terms which it contains by some act or omission (where there was a duty to inform) of the other contracting party.”
• In lay terms, you have to prove that the bank either actively misrepresented, or failed to disclose, something “material” (significant or vital) to you. And where you rely on a failure to disclose something (as in this case) you have to further show that the bank had a “duty to speak” i.e. had a duty to tell you about it. That’s because our law generally requires you to be aware of what you are contracting yourself into, rather than requiring the other party to “tell all”. The exception to that is where you can prove that the other party had “exclusive knowledge” of something material and your right to know about it “would be mutually recognised by honest men in the circumstances”.
• That’s quite a mouthful and it’s not easily proved, but in the particular circumstances of this case the developer succeeded in doing so. The Court had accepted that the developer wouldn’t have signed surety if he had been aware of the R15m bond, and that the bank officials knew of his concern about there being enough equity in the property to cover the R5m. Moreover the developer hadn’t done a deeds search (which would have revealed the extra R15m bond) because as he saw it there was a “relationship of trust” between him and the bank’s officials and he would have expected them to tell him about it.
• Critically, the bank’s disclosure to the developer of the R2.7m bond but not of the R15m one led the Court to conclude that, having thus made an incomplete disclosure to the developer, “a duty arose requiring the [bank]’s officials to speak and to make a full and honest disclosure to the [developer] of the material facts in their knowledge.”
The developer and his trust are accordingly off the hook. But there’s a strong confirmation there of just how narrow your potential escape route is from a suretyship.
So as always take legal advice before signing anything!
NOTE: For the sake of brevity and simplicity the above article does not discuss the second defence raised in relation to allocation of payments received by the bank from the liquidator.
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Now going strong for over 20 years, Camp Willie is a week for children who have experienced a loss due to the death of a loved one. Campers participate in camp activities, plus take part in specially interwoven programs to help with the experience of grieving. They are supported throughout by trained resident camp staff and staff members with experience and expertise in the bereavement process.
This program, begun in 1998, is a one week session that is specially designed for children who have experienced a loss due to the death of a loved one. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in activities and housing units as detailed in the Summer brochure or this website in addition to specially interwoven programs to help children with the experience of grieving.
The experience of loss is universal. We feel it when we leave schools and friends, move to a new city, send children to kindergarten or off to college. Each time we mourn a little, and we grow a little. We understand that these experiences are part of the natural progression of life. Sometimes the natural progression is interrupted. When children lose someone they love due to death, they experience a loss incomparable to any other and must reach beyond the innocence of childhood to grasp one of life’s most profound lessons. This is compounded when the death results from suicide, homicide, illness, accident or other unexpected events. When children lose a parent, they may have lost one person who could help them the most. Other family members may understand but they too have experienced a loss and are attempting to deal with it. Friends care, but unless they have experienced the same loss, it is hard to feel they truly understand. Consequently, a child experiencing grief too often feels very much alone.
While at camp your child will stay in a cabin with other campers of the same age and gender. A specially trained resident camp staff member will guide the cabin group through an exciting week of activities. In addition, staff members with experience and expertise in the bereavement process will also offer activities and be available. A registered nurse and qualified professional counselors will be available at all times.
Campers attending the first grief camp created this beautiful swan from a large chunk of stone that was presented to them at the beginning of the week. Each camper spent a little time each day under the watchful eyes of a master craftsman. As the campers spent time with the swan they learned more about each other and shared their stories. Campers attending the second grief camp chose a location and created a home for the swan much in the same way.
The swan has become where each grief camp begins with a moment of reflection and the opportunity to meet new people and share our stories. The week ends with a special all camp ceremony in a space that has been created by all the campers. Throughout the week campers bring items that they make or find to celebrate and honor their loved one. In the process of all these items coming together are conversations and discussions that allow campers to get to know and support each other.
Campers entering grades 2 through 12 in the fall who have experienced a loss are welcome to participate in this experience. Professional Counselors will screen campers to determine their appropriateness for this specialized camp prior to final registration. To provide the best possible experience attendance is limited for this session.
We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to experience camp. If you need help paying for camp we may be able to help thanks to the commitment of individuals and organizations who financially support this program. Please contact 425 258 5437 for a financial assistance application.
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The Gospels are Eyewitness Testimony
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and encourage you to check it out. The full name of the book is Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony. If you want to purchase the book, I encourage you to do it through Amazon Smile (smile.amazon.com) and select Worship Arts Conservatory as your charity. One warning: this is a 700 page scholarly book, so you will need to keep your brain engaged as you read it.
This book is both a Biblical studies book and an apologetics book - which means it is written to defend the Christian faith and strengthen your faith in God and His Word. Specifically, this book defends the position that the Gospels are eyewitness accounts written down by the eyewitnesses or by someone who talked to an eyewitness.
I will do my best to summarize some of the main points of this excellent book, but I cannot get close to covering all of the topics of a 700 page book in even a long blog post. So, with that in mind, here are some of what I thought were the key concepts taught in this book.
Why the Emphasis on Eyewitnesses?
A lot has been written about the "historical Jesus" in contrast to the Jesus found in the Gospels. The principles of form criticism convinced many that the Gospel accounts experienced a long period of aural transmission during which time the original accounts became significantly altered. This belief caused many to think that the stories and teaching of Jesus in the New Testament are unreliable and the true "historical Jesus" was hidden behind the fables and distortions that developed over this period of aural transmission. Richard Bauckham, in Jesus and the Eyewitnesses, counters this belief by showing that the Gospels are actually trustworthy eyewitness accounts written down during the lifetime of the eyewitnesses.
Much current scholarly discussion ignores the fact that the eyewitnesses were still around and people sought out their witness over second hand accounts. Scholars often make the mistake of assuming the written accounts were far removed from the eyewitnesses, but, according to Bauckham, this was not the case.
Form Criticism Is Dead
The proponents of Form Criticism taught that the various types of literature found in the Gospels developed over time during a long period of aural transmission. This long development explains the variations in the Gospels. Bauckham, Jesus and the Eyewitnesses, points out that nearly all of the major teachings of Form Criticism have been proven incorrect and he declares Form Criticism to be dead. Instead, he explains that the differences we see in the Gospels can easily be understood by accepting a process of "formal controlled tradition."
The fact that such a direct transmission from eyewitness to evangelist never enters the horizon of possibility for most Gospels scholars is the continuing legacy of form criticism’s model of anonymous community transmission. A key purpose of my book was to put that model into radical question and to substitute a model in which key roles were played by individual, well-known, named tradents. (pp. 600-601)
The "Anonymous" Gospels
Another common claim made by followers of form criticism is that the Gospels were anonymous. Although it is true that the authors of the Gospels do not name themselves in the text, the idea that the Gospel authors were unknown is not historically defensible. In Jesus and the Eyewitnesses Bauckham gives three arguments to defend the fact that the Gospel authors were known in the the Christian community from the beginning. The easiest of these, and I think sufficient to prove the point, is that the current titles of the Gospels are the only ones that we know of. It is very difficult to believe that these titles were added at some later date after they were spread around the known world. How would that even be possible? It is much more reasonable to believe they were the original names given to these documents.
Again the universality of these ascriptions of authorship and the fact that they seem never to have been disputed indicate that they became established usage as soon as the Gospels were circulating. (p. 304)
The Historical Value of Names
Probably the most well-known topic in Jesus and the Eyewitnesses is Bauckham's defense of the historical reliability of the Gospels and Acts based upon the names used in the documents. The names of Jews and frequency of the usage of each name in the Gospels and Acts line up very closely with the general population of Palestine at the time, but not with the names of Jews in the Diaspora (living outside Palestine). No one could make up these names and be this accurate. The names, at least, must be accurate and not later additions.
Another indication of this is the use of disambiguators. About half the population were called by only a dozen names, so most people needed a way to distinguish themselves from others with the same name. This was done by using nicknames or mentioning their father. For instance Simon (a very popular name at the time) was called Peter, and James and John were referred to by the nicknames "Sons of Thunder" or "the sons of Zebedee". The historically correct use of disambiguators throughout the Gospels strongly supports the belief that the names are accurate.
For more information on this topic see What's in a Name? The Names of the Disciples.
Why Were Some People Anonymous?
Bauckham points out that many of the people that are anonymous in the Gospel of Mark are no longer anonymous in the Gospel of John. If the names of eyewitnesses was so important to ancient historians then why are some important people left anonymous in the earlier Gospels? In Jesus and the Eyewitnesses Bauckham argues that these people were likely in danger from the Jewish leadership.
For instance, in Mark we learn that someone cut off an ear with a sword during the arrest of Jesus. This would be an action worthy of punishment and thus the person is left anonymous to protect his identity. But in the Gospel of John we learn that this person was Peter. By the time the Gospel of John was written it is likely that Peter had already died. There was no longer any need to protect his identity.
Bauckham gives multiple examples of anonymous people in Mark who could have been in danger if their names were revealed. This fact supports both the authenticity of the Gospel of Mark and the early dating of the Gospel.
In Jesus and the Eyewitnesses Bauckham argues that the listing of the Twelve near the beginning of each of the Gospels is a sign that they were the primary protectors of the traditions of Jesus. He notes that the names are listed in a way that makes them easy to memorize and also points out that their epithets are exactly what you would expect to help distinguish one member from another.
I find his argument to be a very reasonable assumption although not necessarily provable. Who better to protect the accounts about Christ than those who traveled with Him throughout His ministry? I think it is extremely likely that they carefully protected the accuracy of these stories since they believed they were the most important events in history. This leads to the next few key points in this book.
"From the Beginning"
Ancient historians thought that the best witnesses are those who experienced the events from beginning to end. They used special techniques to highlight these eyewitnesses in their documents without actually naming who the eyewitnesses where. Bauckham describes these techniques and demonstrates their use in the writings of Lucian and Porphyry. One common technique was the "inclusio", where the person is named at the beginning and end of their eyewitness account.
Mark uses this device to show that Peter was his main source. Luke also points to Peter and to the woman who followed Jesus. Matthew was himself an eyewitness. John points to the Beloved Disciple as the primary source and author, but acknowledges Peter as also important, but slightly less.
The Reliability of Oral Transmission
Many people incorrectly envision the gospel stories going through a process similar to the children's telephone game. One person whispers a sentence into the ear of another person then they pass that on to the next and so forth until they get to the last person. Then that person tells you what they heard and it is usually something funny and totally different from the original sentence.
Instead we should picture a formally controlled process. Here are some good reasons given by Bauckham to believe the stories were preserved accurately:
- First of all, the whole process is being overseen by the twelve and other eyewitnesses. If anyone gets an account wrong, the twelve step in to correct it. These eyewitnesses were around until the accounts were written down.
- The early Christians believed their traditions were about the most important event in history. They would have been very careful to preserve it accurately.
- The fact that Jesus sent the the disciples out to teach, strongly suggests that they had already memorized His teachings before He died.
- The variations we see in the Gospels fit into the normal variations we would expect: Jesus may have varied his teachings from place to place; the accounts needed to be translated from Aramaic to Greek and different people could have translated them differently; and the writers may have made slight changes to the accounts to fit them into their narrative.
- It is highly likely that some or all of the traditions were written down before being collected into the Gospels. The Christian community included scribes. Matthew almost certainly could write and most likely took notes of Jesus' teachings.
The Gospel of John
A significant portion of the book is dedicated to the Gospel of John. Bauckham, in Jesus and the Eyewitnesses, argues that the Gospel of John is a very carefully constructed narative and that it clearly points to the Beloved Disciple as the author. Some interesting facts I learned in these chapters were:
- The Epilogue and the Prologue are designed to balance each other. The Prologue is 496 syllables describing what happened before the Gospel accounts and the Epilogue is 496 words talking about what is going to happen. The overall complexity of the Epilogue and the way it is designed to balance the Prologue strongly suggests that the whole document was written by one author and this author claims to be the Beloved Disciple.
- The Beloved Disciple is shown as the ideal witness, while Peter is portrayed as the future leader. The Beloved Disciple makes it very clear that he personally saw most of the events he describes.
Bauckham presents extensive arguments for why he thinks the Beloved Disciple is not John the Son of Zebedee but rather a lesser known follower of Jesus named John the Elder. I do agree with Bauckham that since Mark and Luke are not written by members of the Twelve, then it would not be a big issue if John was written by someone other than John the Son of Zebedee as long as the author was an actual eyewitness. Nevertheless, none of the arguments are convincing enough to me to override the traditional view that the author is John the Son of Zebedee.
Bauckham ends by stressing the fact that we must be willing to accept eyewitness testimony if we are to know much at all about historical events.
Reading the Gospels as eyewitness testimony differs therefore from attempts at historical reconstruction behind the texts. It takes the Gospels seriously as they are; it acknowledges the uniqueness of what we can know only in this testimonial form. It honors the form of historiography they are. From a historiographic perspective, radical suspicion of testimony is a kind of epistemological suicide. It is no more practicable in history than it is in ordinary life. (p. 506).
He also warns that we cannot eliminate the possibility that something exceptional has occurred. In other words, just because the account includes extraordinary events (miracles) should not be used as proof that it is incorrect or inaccurate.
We must beware of a historical methodology that prejudices inquiry against exceptionality in history and is biased toward the leveling down of the extraordinary to the ordinary. Exceptional events in history are, almost by definition, exceptional in very different ways. (p. 506).
Finally, he argues that testimony is the best way, really the only way, for us to know about a one-time historical and supernatural event. And this testimony about Jesus is where faith, theology and history all meet.
In summary, if the interests of Christian faith and theology in the Jesus who really lived are to recognize the disclosure of God in this history of Jesus, then testimony is the theologically appropriate, indeed the theologically necessary way of access to the history of Jesus, just as testimony is also the historically appropriate, indeed the historically necessary way of access to this “uniquely unique” historical event. It is in the Jesus of testimony that history and theology meet. (p. 508)
If you are interested in history, apologetics or biblical studies, then I highly encourage you to pick up Richard Bauckham's book, Jesus and the Eyewitnesses. ....
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Republic of the Philippines
G.R. No. 45859 September 28, 1938
GOLD CREEK MINING CORPORATION, petitioner,
EULOGIO RODRIGUEZ, Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce, and QUIRICO ABADILLA, Director of the Bureau of Mines, respondents.
Claro M. Recto and DeWitt, Perkins & Ponce Enrile for petitioner.
Solicitor-General Tuason and Ramon Diokno for respondents.
ABAD SANTOS, J.:
This petition seeks to compel the respondents, as Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce and as Director of the Bureau of Mines, respectively, to approve petitioner's application for patent for a certain mining claim and prepare the necessary papers in relation thereto, and to forward and submit said papers for the signature of the President of the Philippines.
The petition alleges that petitioner owns the Nob Fraction mineral claim, situated in the barrio of Gomok, municipality of Itogon, sub-province of Benguet, Mountain Province, and located on public lands by C. L. O'Dowd in accordance with the provisions of the Act of congress of July 1, 1902, as amended by the Act of Congress of February 6, 1905, and of Act No. 624 of the Philippine Commission, relative to the location of mining claims; that said claim was located on January 1, 1929, and the original declaration of location registered in the office of the mining recorder of Benguet, Mountain Province, on January 7, 1929; that from March 16 to 17, 1934, an amended location on the premises was made, for which an amended declaration of location was registered in the office of the mining recorder on April 3, 1934; that petitioner by itself and its predecessors in interest, has been in continuous and exclusive possession of said claim from the date of location thereof: that prior to August 9, 1933, petitioner filed in the office of the Director of Lands an application for an order of patent survey of said claim, which survey was duly authorized by the Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce and performed by a mineral land surveyor in the former divisions of mines, Bureau of Science, from August 9, 1933, to April 30, 1934, at the expense of petitioner; that the return of the surveyor, the plat and field notes of the claim and certificate that more than P1,600 worth of labor and improvements had been expended on said claim, were approved by the Director of the Bureau of Science; that prior to November 15, 1935, petitioner filed with the mining recorder an application for patent, together with a certificate showing that more than P1,600, worth of labor and/or improvements had been expended by the petitioner upon said claim, and with the plat and field notes above mentioned; having previously posted a copy of such plat, together with notice of said application for patent in a conspicuous place upon said claim; and filed a copy of such plat and of such notice in the office of said mining recorder, as well as an affidavit of two persons that such notice had been duly posted; that prior to November 15, 1935, the notice of petitioner's application for patent was forwarded by the mining recorder to the division of mines, so that the latter could order the publication of said notice was made once a week for a period of sixty days in the "Philippines Herald," "El Debate," and the Official Gazette, commencing February 13, 1936; that the sum of P113.59 was tendered to respondents, as payment for the purchase price of said claim, the area of which is 4.5434 hectares; and that petitioner has requested the respondents, as Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce and as director of the Bureau of Mines, respectively, to approve its application for patent, and to prepare the necessary papers relative to the issuance thereof and to submit such papers for the signatures of the President of the Philippines, but the respondents have failed and refused, and still fail and refuse, to do so.
Petitioner claims that it is entitled, as a matter of right, to the patent applied for, having complied with all the requisites of the law for the issuance of such patent.
Respondents, in their answer, admit some allegations of the petition and deny others, and, by way of special defense, allege that "petitioner was not and is not entitled as a matter of right to a patent to the 'Nob Fraction' claim because the Constitution provides that 'natural resources, with the exception of public agriculture land, shall not be alienated'; and that the respondents are, not only under no obligation to approve petitioner's application for a patent to said claim and to prepare the necessary papers in relation thereto, but, also, in duty bound to proven the issuance of said patent and the preparation of the aforesaid papers, because they have sworn to support and defend the Constitution."
This is one of several cases now pending in this court which call for an interpretation, a determination of the meaning and scope, of section 1 of Article XII of the Constitution, with reference to mining claims. The cases have been instituted as test cases, with a view to determining the status, under the Constitution and the Mining Act (Commonwealth Act No. 137), of the holders of unpatented mining claims which were located under the provisions of the Act of Congress of July 1, 1902, as amended.
In view of the importance of the matter, we deem it conducive to the public interest to meet squarely the fundamental question presented, disregarding for that purpose certain discrepancies found in the pleadings filed in this case. This is in accord with the view expressed by the Solicitor-General in his memorandum where he says that "the statements of facts in both briefs of the petitioners may be accepted for the purpose of the legal issues raised. We deny some of the allegations in the petitions and allege new ones in our answers, but these discrepancies are not of such a nature or importance as should necessitate introduction of evidence before the cases are submitted for decision. From our view of the cases, these may be submitted on the facts averred in the complaints, leaving out the difference between the allegations in the pleadings to be adjusted or ironed out by the parties later, which, we are confident, can be accomplished without much difficulty."
Section 1 of Article XII of the Constitution reads as follows:
SECTION 1. All agriculture, timber, and mineral lands of the public domain, waters, minerals, coal, petroleum, and other mineral oils, all forces of potential energy, and other natural resources of the Philippines belong to the State, and their disposition, exploitation, development, or utilization shall be limited to citizens of the Philippines, or to corporations or associations at least sixty per centum of the capital of which is owned by such citizens, subject to any existing right, grant, lease, or concession at the time of the inauguration of the Government established under this Constitution. Natural resources, with the exception of public agriculture land, shall not be alienated, and no license, concession, or lease for the exploitation, development, or utilization of any of the natural resources shall be granted for a period exceeding twenty-five years, renewable for another twenty-five years, except as to water rights for irrigation, water supply, fisheries, or industrial uses other than the development of water power, in which cases beneficial use may be the measure and the limit of the grant.
The fundamental principle of constitutional construction is to give effect to the intent of the framers of the organic law and of the people adopting it. The intention to which force is to be given is that which is embodied and expressed in the constitutional provisions prohibits the alienation of natural resources, with the exception of public agriculture land. It seems likewise clear that the term "natural resources," as used therein, includes mineral lands of the public domain, but not mineral lands which at the time the provision took effect no longer formed part of the public domain. The reason for this conclusion is found in the terms of the provisions itself. It first declares that all agricultural, timber, and mineral lands of the public domain, etc., and other natural resources of the Philippines, belong to the State. It then provides that "their disposition, exploitation, development, or utilization shall be limited to citizens of the Philippines, or to corporations or associations at least sixty per centum of the capital of which is owned by such citizens, subject to any existing right, grant, lease, or concession at the time of the inauguration of the Government established under this Constitution." Next comes the prohibition against the alienation of natural resources. This prohibition is directed against the alienation of such natural resources as were declared to be the property of the State. And as only "agricultural, timber, and mineral lands of the public domain" were declared property of the State, it is fair to conclude that mineral lands which at the time the constitutional provision took effect no longer formed part of the public domain, do not come within the prohibition.
This brings us to the inquiry of whether the mining claim involved in the present proceeding formed part of the public domain on November 15, 1935, when the provisions of Article XII of the Constitution became effective in accordance with section 6 of Article XV thereof. In deciding this point, it should be borne in mind that a constitutional provisions must be presumed to have been framed and adopted in the light and understanding of prior and existing laws and with reference to them. "Courts are bound to presume that the people adopting a constitution are familiar with the previous and existing laws upon the subjects to which its provisions relate, and upon which they express their judgment and opinion in its adoption." (Barry vs. Truax, 13 N. D., 131; 99 N. W., 769; 65 L. R. A., 762.)
It is not disputed that the location of the mining claim under consideration was perfected prior to November 15, 1935, when the Government of the Commonwealth was inaugurated; and according to the laws existing at that time, as construed and applied by this court in McDaniel vs. Apacible and Cuisia (42 Phil., 749), a valid location of a mining claim segregated the area from the public domain. Said the court in that case: "The moment the locator discovered a valuable mineral deposit on the lands located, and perfected his location in accordance with law, the power of the United States Government to deprive him of the exclusive right to the possession and enjoyment of the located claim was gone, the lands had become mineral lands and they were exempted from lands that could be granted to any other person. The reservations of public lands cannot be made so as to include prior mineral perfected locations; and, of course, if a valid mining location is made upon public lands afterward included in a reservation, such inclusion or reservation does not effect the validity of the former location. By such location and perfection, the land located is segregated from the public domain even as against the Government . (Union Oil Co. vs. Smith, 249 U. S., 337; Van Ness vs. Rooney, 160 Cal., 131; 27 Cyc., 546.)"
The legal effect of a valid location of a mining claim is not only to segregate the area from the public domain, but to grant to the locator the beneficial ownership of the claim and the right to a patent therefor upon compliance with the terms and conditions prescribed by law. "Where there is a valid location of a mining claim, the area becomes segregated from the public domain and the property of the locator." (St. Louis Mining & Milling Co. vs. Montana Mining Co., 171 U. S., 650, 655; 43 Law. ed., 320, 322.) "When a location of a mining claim is perfected it has the effect of a grant by the United States of the right of present and exclusive possession, with the right to the exclusive enjoyment of all the surface ground as well as of all the minerals within the lines of the claim, except as limited by the extralateral rights of adjoining locators; and this is the locator's right before as well as after the issuance of the patent. While a lode locator acquires a vested property right by virtue of his location made in compliance with the mining laws, the fee remains in the government until patent issues." (18 R. C. L., 1152.) In Noyes vs. Mantle (127 U. S., 348, 351; 32 Law. ed., 168, 170), the court said:
There is no pretense in this case that the original locators did not comply with all the requirements of the law in making the location of the Pay Streak Lode Mining claim, or that the claim was ever abandoned or forfeited. They were the discoverers of the claim. They marked its boundaries by stakes, so that they could be readily traced. They posted the required notice, which was duly recorded in compliance with the regulations of the district. They had thus done all that was necessary under the law for the acquisition of an exclusive right to the possession and enjoyment of the ground. The claim was thenceforth their property. They needed only a patent of the United States to render their title perfect, and that they could obtain at any time upon proof of what they had done in locating the claim, and of subsequent expenditures to specified amount in developing it. Until the patent issued the government held the title in trust for the locators or their vendees. The ground itself was not afterwards open to sale.
In a recent case decided by the Supreme Court of the United States, it was said:
The rule established by innumerable decisions of this court, and of state and lower Federal courts, that when the location of a mining claim is perfected under the law, it has the effect of a grant by the United States of the right of present and exclusive possession. The claim is property in the fullest sense of that term; and may be sold, transferred, mortgaged, and inherited without infringing any right or title of the United States. The right of the owner is taxable by the state; and is "real property," subject to the lien of a judgment recovered against the owner in a state or territorial court. (Belk vs. Neagher, 104 U. S., 279, 283; 26 L. ed., 737, 737; 1 Mor. Rep., 510; Manuel vs. Wulff, 152 U. S., 505, 510, 511; 38 L. ed., 532-534; 14. Sup. Ct. Rep., 651; 18 Mor. Min. Rep., 85; Elder vs. Wood, 208 U. S., 226, 232; 52 L. ed., 464, 466; 28 Sup. Ct. Rep., 263; Bradford vs. Morrison, 212 U. S., 389; 53 L. ed., 564; 29 Sup. Ct. Rep., 349.) The owner is not required to purchased the claim or secure patent from the United states; but so long as he complies with the provisions of the mining laws, his possessory right, for all practical purposes of ownership, is as good as though secured by patent. (Wilbur vs. United States ex rel. Krushnic, 280 U. S., 306; 74 Law. ed., 445.)
The Solicitor-General admits in his memorandum that the decision in the McDaniel case in determinative of the fundamental question involved in the instant case. But he maintains "that this decision is based on a misapprehension of the authorities on which the court relied," and that it "is not well founded and should be abandoned." We do not deem it necessary to belabor this point. Whether well founded or not, the decision in that case was the law when section 1 Article XII of the Constitution became effective; and even if we were disposed to overrule that decision now, our action could not affect rights already fixed under it.
Our conclusion is that, as the mining claim under consideration no longer formed part of the public domain when the provisions of Article XII of the Constitution became effective, it does not come within the prohibition against the alienation of natural resources; and the petitioner has the right to a patent therefor upon compliance with the terms and conditions prescribed by law.
It remains to consider whether mandamus is the proper remedy in this case. In Wilbur vs. United States ex rel. Krushnic, supra, the Supreme Court of the United States held that "mandamus will lie to compel the secretary of the Interior to dispose of an application for a patent for a mining claim on its merits, where his refusal to do so is based on his misinterpretation of a statute." In the course of its decision the court said: "While the decision of this court exhibit a reluctance to direct a writ of mandamus against an executive officer, they recognize the duty to do so by settled principles of law in some cases. (Lane vs. Hoglund, 244 U. S., 174, 181; 61 L. ed., 1066, 1069; 37 Sup. Ct. Rep., 552; and case cited.) In Roberts vs. United States (176 U. S., 221, 231; 44 L. ed., 443, 447; 20 Sup. Ct. Rep., 376), referred to and quoted in the Hoglund case, this court said:
"Every statute to some extent requires constructions by the public officer whose duties may be defined therein. Such officer must read the law, and he must therefore, in a certain sense, construe it, in order to form a judgment from its languages what duty he is directed by the statute to perform. But that does not necessarily and in all cases make the duty of the officer anything other than a purely ministerial one. If the law direct him to perform an act in regard to which no discretion is committed to him, and which, upon the facts existing, he is bound to perform, then that act is ministerial, although depending upon a statute which requires, in some degree a construction of its language by the officer. Unless this be so, the value of this writ is very greatly impaired. Every executive officer whose duty is plainly devolved upon him by a statute might refuse to perform it, and hen his refusal is brought before the court he might successfully plead that the performance of the duty involved the construction of a statute by him, and therefore it as not ministerial, and the court could on that account be powerless to give relief. Such a limitation of the powers of the court, we think, would be most unfortunate, as it would relieve from judicial supervision all executive officers in the performance of their duties whenever they should plead that the duty required of them arose upon the construction of a statute, no matter how plain its language, nor how plainly they violated their duty in refusing to perform the act required."
In the instant case, we are not justified, upon the state of the pleadings, to grant the relief sought by the petitioner. Considering, however, that the refusal of the respondents to act on the application for a patent on its merits as due to their misinterpretation of certain constitutional and statutory provisions, following the precedent established by the Supreme Court of the United States in Wilbur vs. United States ex rel. Krushnic, supra, a writ of mandamus should issue directing the respondents to dispose of the application for patent on its merits, unaffected by the prohibition against the alienation of natural resources contained in section 1 of Article XII of the constitution and in Commonwealth Act No. 137. So ordered.
Avanceña, C.J., Villa-Real, Imperial and Diaz, JJ., concur.
LAUREL, J., concurring:
This is a case, as I understand it, of a mining claim whose location was duly perfected under a law of the Congress of the United States prior to the inauguration of our Commonwealth. This law of the Congress is the Act of July 1, 1902, the first Congressional legislation that gave us a cherished bill of rights.
I express the opinion that a perfected location of a mining is an "existing right" within the purview of section 1, Article XII, of our Constitution. It is a substantial property right and permits the locator to take all the necessary steps leading to the issuance of a patent. It is not contingent or expectant because nor contingency or expectation is neither property nor property right. It is a legal right in the sense that it is recognized by law and acknowledged by the Constitution. And recognition implies protection. I must, therefore, reject the suggestion that by the interposition of the Constitution such a right had been wiped out or frittered and now to be referred to.
The saving clause in the section involved of the Constitution was originally embodied in the report submitted by the Committee on Nationalization and Preservation of Lands and Other Natural Resources to the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1934. It was later inserted in the first draft of the Constitution as section 13 of Article XIII thereof, and finally incorporated as we find it now. Slight have been the changes undergone by the proviso from the time it came out of committee until it was finally adopted. When first submitted and as inserted in the first draft of the Constitution it reads: "subject to any right, grant, lease, or concession existing in respect thereto on the date of the adoption of the Constitution." As finally adopted, the proviso reads: "subject to any existing right, grant, lease, or concession at the time of the inauguration of the Government established under this constitution." This recognition is not mere graciousness but springs from the just character of the government established. The framers of the Constitution were not obscured by the rhetoric of democracy or swayed to hostility by an intense spirit of nationalism. They well knew that conservation of our natural resources did not mean destruction or annihilation of acquired property rights. Withal, they erected a government neither episodic nor stationary but well-nigh conservative in the protection of property rights. This notwithstanding nationalistic and socialist traits discoverable upon even a sudden dip into a variety of the provisions embodied in the instrument.
But while I regard the recognition and protection of the right here invoked inevitable, I feel constrained to withhold my assent to the invocation of the case of McDaniel vs. Apacible and Cuisia (, 42 Phil., 749), insofar as citation thereof may imply unqualified acceptance of or adherence to the broad rule that where there is a valid and perfected location of a mining claim, the area covered is not only thereby segregated from the body of the public domain but becomes the private property of the locator. My opinion is that while the locator, under the circumstances, secures the beneficial ownership or the dominium utile, the government retains the bare ownership or the dominium directum, until the locator's claim ripens into full ownership upon full compliance with all the requirements of the law for the issuance of a patent.
I, therefore, concur in the result.
CONCEPCION, J., dissenting:
With regret, I have to dissent from the opinion of my learned colleagues in this very important case now under advisement. We are concerned with the correct construction of a constitutional prohibition in a matter directly related to the conservation of a great portion of our national wealth: the mines.
Because of the refusal of the respondents, the Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce and the Director of the Bureau of Mines, to approve the application of the petitioner, Gold Creek Mining Company, for the issuance in its favor of the patent for or title to a mining claim, and to prepare the papers necessary for the issuance of said patent and submit them for the signature of the President of the Philippines, the petitioner seeks to obtain from this court a writ of mandamus to compel the respondents to do what they refused to do. Instead of granting or dismissing the petition, the majority orders the respondents to act on the application, which, — they rule, — is not affected by the prohibition against the alienation of natural resources contained in section 1 of Article XII of the Constitution and in Commonwealth Act No. 137.
This is the first point on which I disagree with the majority, for the reason that, as alleged in the petition, the respondents refused to approved the petitioner's application and, on the other hand, that the Solicitor-General pointed out in his memorandum that the statement of facts contained in the briefs of the petitioner may be accepted for the purpose of deciding the legal questions raised; and although there are some discrepancies between the allegations of the parties, they are not of such nature or moment as would require the introduction of evidence before the case is submitted for decision. In my opinion, this court should now dispose of the petition for mandamus on its merits, granting or dismissing the same, instead of ordering the respondents to act on the petitioner's application, it being a fact that said respondents had already acted by denying said application.
Now, considering the petition on its merits, should we order the respondents to approve the petitioner's application for patent, or should we, on the contrary, deny the remedy prayed for? In other words, should we hold that the petitioner is entitled to the patent applied for, or on the contrary, that it has acquired such right?
Section 1 of Article XII of the Constitution provides as follows:
All agricultural, timber, and mineral lands of the public domain, waters, minerals, coal, petroleum, and other mineral oils, all forces of potential energy, and other natural resources of the Philippines belong to the State, and their disposition, exploitation, development, or utilization shall be limited to citizens of the Philippines, or to corporations or associations at least sixty per centum of the capital of which is owned by such citizens, subject to any existing right, grant, lease, or concession at the time of the inauguration of the Government established under this constitution. Natural resources, with the exception of public agricultural land, shall not be alienated, and no license, concession, or lease for the exploitation, development, or utilization of any of the natural resources shall be granted for a period exceeding twenty-five yeas renewable for another twenty-five years, fisheries, or industrial uses other than the development of water power, in which cases beneficial use may be the measure and the limit of the grant.
The majority maintains that the foregoing constitutional provision prohibits the alienation of natural resources and that the term "natural resources" includes mineral lands of the public domain, but not the mineral lands which at the time the provisions became effective no longer formed part of the public domain. The majority further states that the claim in question, having been located prior to the inauguration of the Commonwealth, has ceased to be land of the public domain and, therefore, does not fall within the prohibition contained in the foregoing section which expressly provides that the natural resources shall not be alienated.
It is true that the mining claim in question was located prior to the inauguration of the Commonwealth on November 15, 1935. It may be conceded that a location, once made and perfected, operates to segregate the land from the public domain, but this in no wise means that the Government parts with the absolute ownership over the mining claim by the mere fact of its location. Location should only be understood as segregating the land located from the public domain in the sense that it is no longer open to location or susceptible of appropriation by another, while the locator has not lost his right to or abandoned the mining claim. To give a broader meaning and greater effect to the location of a mining claim is to contend — against the express provisions of sections 36, 37 and 39 of the Act of Congress of July 1, 1902, as amended by section 9 of another Act of Congress of February 6, 1905, — that location is all that is necessary to acquire absolute ownership over a location of a claim to the issuance of the patent for or title to the land, is a far cry. Location, without more, confers only the right of possession. Thus section 36 of the Act of Congress of February 6, 1905 refers to the "manner of recording, and amount of work necessary to hold possession of a mining claim." Section 39 of the same Act also speaks of the right of possession of the claim, and the right to the issuance of a patent only arises after the execution of certain works and acts prescribed by law, such as the labor or improvements made each year (sec. 36); the full description and identification of the land by means of plat and field notes (sec. 37); the notice and publication of the application for a patent by the locator, etc., etc. (sec. 37).
The same majority states: "The legal effect of a valid location of a mining claim is not only to segregate the area from the public domain, but to grant to the locator the beneficial ownership of the claim and the right to a patent therefor upon compliance with the terms and conditions prescribed by the law." (emphasis mine.)
Well, then: the Act of Congress does not fix any period within which the conditions prescribed ought to be complied with. It does specify the time for recording a claim in the registry, but it does not determine the period within which to make the necessary annual labor or improvements thereon. The law requires universal publication and notice of the application for a patent for a determine number of days, but it fails to fix the date when said notice may be made and published. The law requires that, if there be any claim adverse to the application for a patent, the corresponding action should be instituted in the proper court to determine who is entitled to the patent; but no period is fixed within which the litigation should be decided. The law finally requires the payment of a certain sum for every hectare of land covered by the mining claim before the patent is issued; but it does not prescribed the period within which to pay said sum, which is the price for the alienation of the land by the Government in favor of the applicant for the title or patent.
I now ask: Within what time must the conditions prescribed by the law be complied with in order that the locator may become entitled to the patent? I gather from the majority opinion that, as long as the location of the mining claim was perfected before the inauguration of the new Government of the Philippines on November 15, 1935, the other conditions may be complied with even after said date in order that the locator may acquire a right to the patent. I dissent on this fundamental point from the majority opinion. I maintain that in prohibiting the alienation of natural resources, save any existing right, the Constitution does not refer to the right of location or to the inherent right of possession, or to any inchoate or contingent right which are only a means to bring about another right; as this right cannot be acquired until after compliance with all the conditions prescribed by law, it is evident that the prescribed conditions should be complied with before the inauguration of the Commonwealth.
Was the petitioner entitled to the issuance of the patent for the mining claim in question before the inauguration of the Commonwealth on November 15, 1935? I hold that he was not, because on said date, according to the very allegations of the petition for mandamus, the publication in the newspapers of the application for a patent for a period of 60 days as prescribed by law had not been made, as said publication was only commenced on February 13, 1936. Neither was the payment of P25 per hectare made before the inaugurations of the new Government, that is, the Government had not been paid the price for the alienation of the mineral land when Article XII of the Constitution went into effect. Petitioner's right, therefore, to the patent had not matured before November 15, 1935, wherefore, he falls squarely within the constitutional prohibition.
A similar thing has been provided for by Act No. 926, passed in October 1903, and Act No. 2874, passed in November, 1919, in relation to public lands. Section 54, paragraph 6, of the first Act, and section 45, paragraph (b), of the second, provide that those who have been in possession of agricultural lands of the public domain since July 26, 1894, may acquire a perfect title of ownership; and it is necessarily inferred that those who commenced their possession of such lands after July 26, 1894 have no right to obtain title, notwithstanding the fact that their possession may have been for 10, 20 or 30 years. This is exactly what the Constitution has provided: to fix a time for determining those who have become entitled to the patent for a mining claim.
Although the provisions of the Act of Congress of 1905 are very clear and there is no better aid to construction than the law itself, I nevertheless cite the following authorities which support my points of view in this opinion.
The locator of a mining claim under the United states laws, prior to the actual payment of the purchase-money and the issuance to him of the receipt therefor by the Land Department, possesses a mere privilege to purchase the property, and a constable's sale of the mine before payment only passes that privilege. . . . (Hamilton vs. Southern Nev. G. & S. Min. Co., 33 Fed., 562.)
. . . But he is not the owner of the land until he pays for it, and obtains the United States patent. It is a part of a public domain. In the meantime the defendant is occupying it under a mere license from the government, which may be revoked at any time by the repeal of the act giving it. . . . His licensce under the statute to occupy and to work it as mining ground is sufficient for that purpose until withdrawn by congress, without purchasing it. . . . (U. S. vs. Nelson, Fed. Cas. No. 15, 864.) (Emphasis mine.)
A prospector on the public mineral domain may protect himself in the possession of his pedis possessionis while he is searching for mineral. His possession so held is good as a possessory title against all the world, except the government of the United States. . . . (Crossman vs. Pendery, 8 Fed., 693.)
A possessory title, while it may not be divested by any one except the United States, may be avoided by the default of its owner, either by abandonment or by forfeiture for non-compliance with local regulations or with the statutory requirements as to annual labor. . . . (1 The Law of Mines and Mining in the United States, Barringer & Adams, 318, 319.)
Prior to the issuance of a patent the locator cannot be said to own the fee simple title. The fee resides in the general government, whose tribunals, specially charged with the ultimate conveyance of the title, must pass upon the qualifications of the locator and his compliance with the law. Yet, as between the locator and everyone else save the paramount proprietor the estate acquired by a perfected mining location possesses all the attributes of a title in fee, and so long as the requirements of the law with reference to continued development are satisfied, the character of the tenure remains that of a fee. As between the locator and the government, the former is the owner of the beneficial estate, and the latter holds the fee in trust, to be conveyed to such beneficial owner upon his application in that behalf and in compliance with the terms prescribed by the paramount proprietor. (Lindley on Mines, 3d. ed., sec. 539, p. 1200.) (Emphasis mine.)
I therefore vote for the denial of the petition.
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No real theme to this radio show. It can be like a puzzle, to make various disparate parts fit together. Even as I have always found it presumptuous for a disk jockey to use another’s art form to create their own statement, to have a music show work along a symphonic curve. Although, one does more or less have to find a unifying blend. I like contrasts. Something old, something new, blue, borrowed, peculiar. Mostly the guiding sensibility for my radio show is that I like to channel one particular psychic space. And that makes for a lot of latitude, really.
I was lucky when I was coming up, in my early 20s, for a couple years I audited Stanley Crouch’s jazz history class at Claremont Colleges (1972-1974) and Stanley was big on Martin Williams’ histories, and Williams had his eye on the entire scope of the music and didn’t dis-include artists such as ultra-modernists like Cecil Taylor or Sun Ra. That’s the value of a good teacher, Stanley was in this young 30s and on fire. Also, Bobby Bradford was in the music department at Claremont and exerted a considerable influence on our coming to grips with the story of this heroic music.
Time works its layers on us, as always, so that as jazz history recedes further into legend there seems to be less of a demarcation between the styles and types. From this perspective of temporal distance it appears all of a whole, even more so than when Martin Williams was pointing that out in his 1970 book THE JAZZ TRADITION.
I about fainted when I pulled up in front of Donte’s that night and saw the marquee — Art Pepper & Warne Marsh (!) (that album THE WAY IT WAS on Contemporary of previously unreleased tracks with Art & Warne from 1956 had only just came out a few years before and it blew our minds) —- the L.A. TIMES had listed the evening differently: Warne was booked for three nights of saxophone duets with Pete Christlieb, but what really happened was > Tuesday: Warne & Gary Foster; Wednesday: Warne & Art; Thursday: Warne & Don Menza ——— photo by Mark Weber — January 26, 1977, North Hollywood, California
Biggi Vinkeloe and her Desert Sweets Trio — March 14, 2o13 Albuquerque — Mark Weaver, tuba; Damon Smith, bass; Biggi on alto saxophone & flute — she was born in Germany, spent many years as resident of France, swings through New Mexico every now & again on her way to the West Coast, nowadays lives in Sweden and sometimes Oakland, California —- photo by Mark Weber
Two pianists at Puppet’s Jazz Bar, Park Slope, Brooklyn — Virg Dzurinko had a gig there as part of the Dori Levine Trio + Gary Levy (Dori, vocals; Hilliard Green, bass) and the pianist Charlie Sibirsky, who lives nearby, dropped in to hear Virg — July 13, 2o10 — photo by Mark Weber
Charlie Rouse and writer Kirk Silsbee — Hollywood Bowl (Playboy Jazz Festival) — June 18, 1983 — photo by Mark Weber —— Rouse was on the line-up with Sphere that afternoon
Buell Neidlinger & Marty Krystall — September 18, 1976 Los Angeles —- We’ll listen to their new release (from a 1990 gig) THE RED SEA, which is a rocket launcher
Connie Crothers’ studio in repose — 7:30 a.m. — Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York — September 11, 2o13 — photo by Mark Weber
Your host on the Thursday airwaves and SHEILA JORDAN last November in a little restaurant on 8th Avenue in Chelsea (Manhattan) —- Improvising as a way of life, that’s Sheila, a pure exposition of joy & happiness, her concerts are something more than merely a performance, they are an experience of life itself —– We’ll ask her about that and what’s her secret for so much elation, as she’ll be visiting us Live in the studio on the Thursday jazz show (March 5) and that evening in concert duets with the master Cameron Brown, who covers a lot of bases (no pun intended), when you listen to their records Cameron is on double-duty standing in for an entire ensemble, that’s at the Outpost Performance Space
Leroy Jenkins solo violin at old Outpost Performance Space — October 23, 1992 —- the Revolutionary Ensemble with Jenkins, Sirone, and Jerome Cooper, had such an oblique out harmony it was tantalizing, endlessly intriguing, completely uniform within it’s own dimensions — I never got to hear this trio Live but I have every one of their records — photo & line drawing by Mark Weber
Chick Willis and Charlie Musselwhite —- September 15, 1985 — photo by Mark Weber
Kary Kaley ( ! ) and Ted Brown ——— Kary is Lee Konitz’s daughter and the namesake to Lee’s song “Kary’s Trance,” she came down from Montana to visit with her dad at this jazz conference at LAX Four Points Sheridan Hotel in Los Angeles, an annual event, Billy Bauer was there also! the conference this year was called Springsville with a focus on Birth of the Cool and tributaries thereof —- Kary is a sweet person and Lee was glad she was there — photo by Mark Weber — May 28, 2004
Michael Vlatkovich 7-tet —- Rehearsal at Chris Garcia’s garage studio in East L.A. — September 15, 1993 — Bill Plake, tenor sax; William Roper, tuba; Michael, trombone & compositions; Chris Garcia, drumset; Vinny Golia, woodwinds; Anders Swanson, bass; Rob Blakeslee, trumpet — they were getting their music together for a little tour around the Los Angeles area that week, L.A. is so huge you can set up gigs within the metropolitan area to reach a varied audience, we were on KPFK that week, also (I read poems) –photo by Mark Weber
Clark Terry and Bob Wilber at Donte’s, North Hollywood — May 23, 1979 —- Clark was in town (maybe he was on the Carson show that night?) and dropped in to see Wilber’s group: John Heard, bass; Dave Frishberg, piano; Pug Horton, vocals; not sure who the drummer was . . . photo by Mark Weber | <urn:uuid:1e4e5a64-f103-4e5b-9744-fcbcfcd14384> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://markweber.free-jazz.net/2015/02/23/so-much-the-better/?replytocom=6312 | 2023-12-05T04:53:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100545.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205041842-20231205071842-00756.warc.gz | en | 0.954579 | 1,516 | [
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Essential Restaurant Terminology You Should Know to Feel Comfortable In the Kitchen
"Yes, Chef" is just the tip of the restaurant lingo iceberg
As with any industry, restaurants and kitchens use unique language to communicate quickly and efficiently to keep up with the pace of service.
The hands-on career training programs at ICE end with an externship, an opportunity for students to gain experience in a professional environment while making connections to kick-start their careers. Students in the Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Plant-Based Culinary Arts and Hotel & Hospitality Management choose a culinary or hospitality business that matches their interest and dive right in.
After finishing the first five modules of kitchen training in the Culinary Arts program at ICE’s New York City campus, it was time for me to start my externship. While trailing at three different restaurants was a downright terrifying experience in itself, actually starting work was even scarier. I learned how to hold a knife, how to dice, mince and chiffonade. I could break down a chicken and sear scallops. But putting it all into practice at the pace a restaurant demands was nerve-racking.
In addition to learning technical skills at ICE, I had also become aware of the language used in kitchens that help chefs, servers and all the different people who make a restaurant work successfully, stay on the same page.
Below is a list of terms that are common in many restaurants that were helpful for me to know throughout my externship.
All day: Used to indicate how many total orders of a specific item are outstanding. For example, “Ten salads all day” means the chef needs 10 total salads regardless of which tables they are for. When I was working brunch service, orders were communicated verbally, so I would hear two salads, one bacon, one egg for one party, along with one salad, three bacon and two eggs for another.
“How many salads, Chef?”
"Three all day.”
À la carte vs. carte blanche: It’s good to be familiar with your restaurant’s menu items as well as how the menu works. Some restaurants are carte blanche, which translates from French to “blank check,” in which the diners don’t pick their meal — the chef has the freedom to serve what they’d like. As opposed to à la carte, where diners order each dish individually.
Back-of-house (BOH) vs. front-of-house (FOH): Back-of-house refers to the people and parts of the restaurant that the guests don’t see, and front-of-house is the opposite. BOH spaces include food storage, prep space, kitchens and offices, and the people encompass chefs and dishwashers. FOH areas refer to the entrance, dining room, restrooms, etc., and the people who work in those spaces: the general manager, host, servers, runners, bartenders, bussers and beyond.
Corner: An obvious, but important one, “corner” is spoken assertively to communicate when you’re turning a corner so you can avoid knocking into someone coming from the opposite direction. In the same vein, we’d also say “up” or “down” when using the staircase in the restaurant I worked at. It should go unsaid that you may be carrying precious mise en place, rushing to get more herbs or face an incoming server balancing plates.
86: Used to describe when a restaurant runs out of a specific ingredient or dish and is typically communicated from the kitchen to the front-of-house to remove the item from the menu. “Eighty-six the scallops.”
Family meal: A meal for front- and back-of-house to eat before service begins. All other factors vary by restaurant, including who cooks the meal, the amount of time and care put into it, where the staff eats and what times of day it takes place. Luckily at the restaurant I worked at, the family meals were delicious, nutritious and filling — I looked forward to them. For me, this was a great time to get to know my colleagues, rest my feet and decompress before service started. However, if you’re behind on prep, you’ll be shoveling in dinner so you can race back to the kitchen. “Family’s up!”
Fire ___: Called out by the Chef to let the line cooks know it’s time to make a dish: “Fire salmon!”
Hands: Said when dishes are ready to be picked up, typically from the pass or kitchen so the servers and runners can bring them to the table. “I need hands!” Or, “Hands, please.”
In the weeds/going under: When a station falls behind and fails to complete orders in a timely manner. Don’t worry, everyone experiences this at some point. Maybe you didn’t prep enough or you started to lose focus and became disorganized. Bottom line: figure out what went wrong and learn from it.
Mise en place: This French phrase translates to “everything in its place,” and represents an essential pillar of working in a kitchen: staying organized and being prepared. “Mise” is typically used to describe having the ingredients of a recipe measured out, prepped, stored and labeled correctly in advance, but it also extends to a chef’s knives, equipment, notebooks, Sharpies and pens. According to Lead Chef & Operations Manager Joshua Resnick, “Keeping your mise clean and organized allows for a smooth flow and sense of calm knowing where something is going to be. Not having to look for every single item and just using muscle memory can be a huge weight off one’s shoulders in the kitchen.”
On the line: Congratulations! You’ve graduated from the prep team and are now a line cook working for service.
On deck: A phase called by the expeditor to signal upcoming orders so the stations can start preparing them. “Two scallops on deck.”
The pass: This is where plates go for a final garnish or inspection before they're sent to the dining room. It’s also where components of a dish that are prepped at different stations meet to be plated together. In restaurants with open kitchens, you can usually see where the pass separates the kitchen from the dining room. The pass is typically run by the expo (or expeditor) who calls out the orders on each ticket. In the restaurant I worked at, this station was run by the Chef or Chef de Cuisine.
Heavy/Hot/Sharp/Behind: Used to caution others that you are carrying something heavy, hot or sharp (knives). All can be combined with “behind,” warning you that someone is moving behind you.
Yes, Chef: Added to common vernacular by "The Bear," “Yes, Chef” is used as an affirmation. If a Chef is demonstrating how they’d like you to prepare omelet kits, you say “Yes, Chef” to show you understand. When the expeditor calls out the orders on the ticket, you say “Yes, Chef” so they know you’re aware. Synonymous with “oui” (“yes” in French) and “heard.” To note, at the restaurant I externed at, “Chef” was used as a sign of respect and everyone was considered a chef (dishwasher, bartender, chef de cuisine, etc). I’ll never forget the first time someone called me “Chef Cory.”
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Cheryl cole baby food diet
Baby food for all - but not for me
Lady Gaga, Cheryl Cole and Jennifer Aniston are said to swear by it. Gwyneth Paltrow is also allegedly a fan, as is Madonna.
But how won over are you by the concept of filling your diet solely with baby food?The newest dietary fad
This year, the answer to all women’s problems – the aesthetic ones, anyway – appears to lie in jars of baby food.
Since it emerged that ‘celebrities’ were feasting (or not, depending on how you look at it) on this particular culinary trend, our everyday baby food has been flying off the shelves with unseen haste – alone suggestive that it’s not only our tots who are tucking in.Popularity soars
Up and down the country, figures are showing that we are suddenly eschewing aisles packed full of ordinary food: curry ingredients, frozen foods, cereals – and just about anything adult-sized, really.
Instead, we appear to be spending quite a lot of time in the baby ones. Wet baby food sales in the UK this month are up by just over 20% compared to last year and the dry variety is up a staggering 61%.
In particular, Heinz, one of the world’s most famous food companies, has seen its sales of ‘Heinz Mum’s Own Creamed Porridge’ soar by 100%, with the rest of its stock (including Caribbean pork, rice pudding, Sunday chicken dinner) performing in an extraordinary, but brilliant, fashion.
It’s not just Heinz Baby that is reaping the rewards, however. HiPP has been doing well, as has Ella’s Kitchen, a father-run company, which boasts a range of wholesome and healthy children’s food, and has been watching profits roll in.
In order to sate the public’s appetite, its produce - which includes anything from toddler-favourite ‘Seriously comfortable Cottage Pie’ to a four month old’s puree of sweet potato, pumpkin, apples and blueberries - has recently been upgraded to counter shelves and front-of-house positions in supermarkets and their smaller-shop equivalents. They’ve begun to practically spoon-feed customers with it.What’s the appeal?
Apart from the pretty packaging and occasionally brightly-coloured plastic spoons that accompany the jars at no extra charge, what is the main drive behind this great fad?
'I developed a cleanse where you can still eat and it's a lot of puree foods,’ explains Jennifer Aniston. ‘I was very careful about the foods I chose to put in it.
'I wanted something where you can eliminate toxicity, break bad habits but still have your digestive system going. That is when the baby food cleanse was born.'
So now you know how she does it. But is this at all a sensible way to watch one’s weight?Sensible or gormless?
The concept of eating ‘mini-food’, or otherwise, food in the small, diminutive portions in which baby food is sold, is favourable to those who feel the fear of summer – and all its promised skimpy outfits – upon them.
Dieticians are always suggesting a reduction of one’s portions may in fact help with the shedding of pounds. Though taking into consideration the meagre 125g on offer, I’m not really sure baby food was what they had in mind.
In fact, I’m sure it’s not.
Baby food has restricted amounts of salt and sugar, meaning they frequently carry no more than 100 calories a pot. To make sure an adult has enough calories, ‘goo food eaters’ tend to consume several a day.
Wouldn’t it be more sensible to just eat three – proportioned – meals like the rest of us?
And how could it be in any way economical to buy crates of these tubs, when pureed food is so easily whizzed up in seconds – at no cost – at home?Kids only
While I personally cannot remember the taste and flavours of my own baby puree diet, I’m not one to suggest that the baby food produced by Heinz, and other companies like it, is not appetising enough for us all to enjoy.
In fact, I’m tempted to try a spoonful. But only a spoonful.
If the label says ‘baby’, I’m in favour of leaving that particular produce for that particular demographic.
After all, if adults were meant to consume liquidised, nutrient-restricted, minuscule portions in order to be eternally healthy, what would be the point of all the choice? And supermarkets?
Celebrities, have your ‘goo food’. I’ll act as a grown up and have a proper meal, thanks.
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Cheryl Cole Pregnancy Diet - Healthy CelebCheryl Cole in the Official Calendar 2016
Cheryl Cole has been through many body battles in life. From being happy and healthy to losing weight due to heartbreak, she has seen it all. Now that she is pregnant, she is taking extra care of her body and following a healthy pregnancy diet. Have a look at her new diet, learn about some beauty tips, her maternal instincts and her opinion on plastic surgery in this interesting article.The Good News
The news of this pregnancy was not shared publicly in the beginning, but the fans noticed the protruding belly during Thanksgiving holiday in 2016. A source close to the diva recently revealed that though she wanted to share the news of her pregnancy, she didn’t do it because she was afraid of jinxing it. She is enjoying something positive in her life after a long period of time so she didn’t want to endanger her happiness by telling the world how delighted she is.Cheryl Cole showing her cakePregnancy Diet
The pregnancy diet of the English singer was shared by a source with Closer. Apparently, she is on a pre-baby detox and is following a holistic approach to looking after herself and her baby. She is after making use of natural medications and nutrition in order to alleviate exhaustion, boost appetite and enhance the quality of her sleep. She has also given up sugary foods and caffeine. Now, her diet consists of oats, fruits, nuts, green tea and cranberry juice.The Reason
Cole is opting for a natural detox diet to flush all the toxins from her body before the birth so that she can breastfeed. She wants her baby to get 100% best nutrition.Her ExcitementCheryl Cole with baby bump and Liam Payne at a Christmas concert
The girlfriend of Liam Payne is very excited to meet her baby. Her due date is mid to late March but she knows that usually, the baby arrives about a week or two before. So, she could be a new mom any day now.Her Motherly Instinct
The England-born has a natural motherly instinct as she loves playing with her nephews and nieces in her free time. She is also eager to help young people who are dealing with difficulties in life. She chats with people daily on social media so that she can help them live happier and problem-free life. Sometimes, she has to deal with people who are so sad that they even hurt themselves. Thankfully, she never did anything like that.Cheryl as a Youngster
Chezza has confessed that she was depressed as a teenager. She would never like to go back to her teenage self. This is the reason she wants the younger generation to have opportunity and hope. She was even a worrier as a child and grew up with nothing. Now, if she had to give some advice to her younger self, she would want herself to relax, not to worry much and talk about what she is feeling. Her advice to youngsters is that no matter how hard it feels, you will get through it.Changing Life
The pregnancy has led to many changes in her life. A recent change was that she is reportedly living with the father of the child, Liam at Surrey. It is a place where she spent the last Christmas and they have a lot of good memories there too. She loves it there but she will also keep her house in Hertfordshire. The TV personality has also made other changes like she is not socializing much and is avoiding alcohol.Being Happy
A few months back, she admitted that she is happier than she has ever been in life and she is enjoying a good time in life.Cheryl Cole showing her baby bump in loose jumperBe Comfortable
The author is now very comfortable in her own skin and doesn’t bother about what people think of her. She knows that there is nothing like a perfect life.Being Transparent
The brunette also thinks that people easily know how she is feeling because her eyes give everything away. She is not good at hiding her emotions and feels amazing when people realize she is truly happy.Knowing Herself Better
Chez also thinks that being in her 30s has been a good experience as she knows herself better now. She has now learned to be less apologetic and doesn’t care about what people say. In her opinion, everyone should just focus on their life without bothering about what people think or say.In the Kitchen
Another change that’s happened in her life due to her pregnancy is that she is cooking a lot these days. She is trying recipes by Jamie Oliver as she is inspired by him.Cheryl Cole cooking on Jamie Oliver’s Food RevolutionAdvice for Fans
For people who think that nothing is good in life, the entrepreneur has a bit of advice. You should know that life is not easy and sometimes, you won’t even know what hit you. The only thing you can do is to believe that you will get through things. You just need to keep going and you will get through it.A Nature Lover
When the celebrity is free, she likes to take long walks outdoors and being surrounded by nature where nothing can touch her.Not Perfect
The dancer knows that she is not perfect. Women change with how they feel about themselves and she is the same. She is not worried about how she looks all the time like many people think. She feels her best when she is healthy and happy. When she is at home, she wears an old t-shirt and PJs like a normal person.Cheryl Cole during the filming of a dance numberBeauty Tips
The top beauty tips shared by the brown-eyed beauty are that you should exercise, sleep, drink loads of water and take the makeup off at night. If you need vitamins, you should take them.Opinion on Plastic Surgery
Though the hottie is not considering plastic surgery at the moment, she is not ruling it out. She may go for it in the future and if she does, she won’t be sorry about it. You should do what feels right and own it. If she wants to wear a leotard in her 60s, she will. (And that’s the attitude we love!)
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Weird celebrity diets | Tatler Russia
Baby food for Cheryl Cole and sweets for Uma.
You can convince us as much as you like that uniforms are in fashion, but the life of any woman is still an eternal battle with being overweight. And if your face is known to most of the world's population, then everything that goes beyond the zero size of clothes is considered superfluous. Each enemy gram of the stellar body is doomed to destruction without looking back and the severity of the measures and their consequences, and the measures, by the way, amaze with their originality.
Thus, Cheryl Cole, having received the news that she will become a judge in the X-Factor show, decided to bring her body to perfection, giving it to the full disposal of the famous Hollywood trainer Tracy Anderson, who immediately put the star client on baby food. With a light filing by Tracy, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and even Madonna indulged in nostalgia for the first days of their own lives at different times.
Sarah Jessica Parker
The essence of the diet is simple: it is allowed to eat no more than 14 jars of baby food per day, any other food is completely excluded from the diet. According to Tracy, baby food is perfectly balanced in terms of vitamins and microelements, due to which the body easily tolerates such an ascetic diet. Coupled with daily workouts, the Tracey Anderson program gives amazing results. We have no reason not to trust the strict but fair fitness diva: having an initially wide bone and an innate tendency to be overweight, Tracy did everything so that every inch of her flawless body said exactly the opposite.
Uma Thurman's strange diet, in turn, is striking in its inconsistency. To lose weight, the actress eats only sweets! Incredible, but it works. Carbohydrates instantly satisfy the feeling of hunger and provide energy for intense physical activity. So, eating eclairs in between sword fights, you can lose up to 10 kilograms.
Maple syrup helped Beyoncé to stop the process of absorbing herself with her own growing forms. For a long time, the singer only drank syrup diluted with water, juice or cayenne pepper, which helped her significantly lose weight and generously give the palm to J. Lo's roundest butt.
Sarah Jessica Parker, slender by nature, struggles with excess weight using the “deep freeze” method. According to the logic of the true blonde, the star keeps the size zero of clothes by eating food chilled to a temperature below zero (frozen fruits, berries and even ice cream). According to scientists, the body spends much more energy than usual on the digestion of chilled foods, which contributes to weight loss.
If I find out that one of the celebrities eats earthworms and tadpoles for breakfast, I will definitely tell you!
Baby food diet | Passion.ru
The fight against excess weight is an eternal women's issue. Almost every second representative of the fair sex wants to get rid of at least a couple of extra pounds. And, of course, almost all women after childbirth think about restoring the figure or improving it. But how to do this if you have a small child in your arms, which takes almost all of your time and attention? It's time to start one of the many diets.
Passion.ru offers a quite popular all over the world diet based on the use of canned baby food. It is followed by Beyoncé, Cheryl Cole, Reese Witherspoon and even Lady Gaga.
Two well-known figures in the beauty industry claim authorship - fashion designer Hedi Slimane, who once created a collection of tight-fitting silhouettes for the Christian Dior fashion house and invented feeding male models with baby food, and fitness trainer Tracy Anderson who works with celebrities. The girl became famous by advising the ingenious in its simplicity "canned" diet to American actress Jennifer Aniston.
It is credible that Anderson initially developed a diet exclusively for herself in order to get rid of the 20 kilograms gained during her own pregnancy. I am glad that, as a professional trainer, she decided to combine business with pleasure - not only to lose weight, but also to cleanse the body of toxins and toxins, for which she actively consulted with professional nutritionists.
The result was a baby food diet that proved so effective that it is now called the most popular diet on the planet.
How to lose weight with baby food
There are several variations of this diet. The first, strict, involves active weight loss - up to 5 kg in one week, but at the same time it requires special restrictions. Not only that, the food should be canned. Women are advised to adhere to a monoration - that is, to exclude meat and fish with a side dish, for example, with potatoes or pasta - such dishes are often offered to growing babies by manufacturing companies. In addition, with a hard option, it is not allowed to use cereals, curds and fruit juices, since some of them may contain a small amount of sugar.
On the one hand, it is extremely tempting, on the other hand, one must choose this path with great care: firstly, only if one is in good health, and secondly, by promising oneself not to go on this diet more than twice a year. When kilograms melt before our eyes, women exhausted by trying to lose weight have an irresistible desire to continue. However, further weight loss at this rate can undermine health.
The second version of the baby food diet is extended for two weeks, no more. It is also not recommended to repeat it earlier than after six months.
The 14-day diet includes all children's foods and meals, even cookies, but requires careful calorie counting. Fortunately, they are written on each package: the energy value of one jar, depending on its contents, averages from 25 to 75 kcal. A diet involves limiting the daily diet to 1200 kcal. True, this figure may vary - depending on the woman's initial build, physical activity and the number of kilograms that she wants to lose.
Mom's menu for kids
A daily diet for a two-week diet might look like this:
- Breakfast: porridge), herbal or green tea without sugar.
- For lunch: 1 jar of fruit puree (or baby curd).
- Lunch: 1 jar of mashed meat (or meat with vegetables / fish with vegetables), baby juice (preferably without sugar).
- Snack: 1 serving of cottage cheese (or 1 jar of fruit puree or herbal tea with 2 baby biscuits).
- Dinner: 1 jar of vegetable puree, 1 jar of fruit puree, 1 curd and tea. Optional: 1 jar of meat/fish puree with vegetables, cottage cheese and tea.
- Late dinner (to avoid insomnia from hunger): 1 jar of vegetable or fruit puree and herbal tea without sugar.
This menu is just a guideline that can be taken as a given or modified as you wish. In particular, for those who are accustomed to eating two or three times a day, it is not forbidden to make a “three sets” diet for themselves, based on daily caloric content, and each time eat the contents of several jars at once. The only restriction is not to combine meat purees with potatoes and bananas.
In turn, mothers who are used to snacking on the run throughout the day will not find it difficult to organize fractional meals for themselves - for example, one or two cans every three hours. The main thing is not to exceed the planned number of calories.
In the intervals between meals, as well as during any other diet, non-carbonated water will be a good help - 1.5-2 liters per day.
For many, this amount of liquid causes concern, however, if the woman is healthy, the occurrence of edema, due to the lack of salt in the diet, is excluded.
Why should such a diet be preferred to all others? A healthier diet is hard to imagine. On the one hand, a woman limits herself in the use of salt, sugar and starch, as well as fried, spicy and smoked foods, on the other hand, she receives a complete set of vitamins and microelements, which she can hardly get with a normal diet the rest of the time.
Advanced technologies, used by conscientious manufacturing companies, allow you to save the maximum amount of vitamins contained in fresh vegetables and fruits. As a result, eating, for example, a jar of Heinz Broccoli puree, a woman receives a certain amount of vitamin A, C, E, B1, B2 and PP, as well as minerals necessary for maintaining health - potassium, calcium, iron, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, manganese, iodine, chromium and boron. By the way, broccoli, according to nutritionists, is much richer in beta-carotene (a precursor of vitamin A) than many other fruits.
In turn, a jar of squash puree will add a certain amount of vitamin E, C and B, as well as sodium, magnesium, calcium, zinc to the diet. It is also important that the children's zucchini dish contains a high content of pectin - a substance that normalizes the functioning of the intestines, absorbs unhealthy substances and removes them from the body.
Meanwhile, cauliflower will enrich the diet with vitamins H and U, which are not found in all fruits. It has also been proven that this representative of the cruciferous family is ahead of other varieties of cabbage in terms of the amount of vegetable protein, and is also better absorbed than others due to its thin cellular structure.
Sugar-free fruit purees diversify a boring diet and will be an excellent dessert for a losing weight mother: a dish of apples will “share” with her immunity-strengthening vitamin C and pectin, and pureed pears - B vitamins, including folic acid, which reduces the risk of developing iron deficiency anemia.
At the same time, food of higher quality than those intended for children is not to be found. The competition in this market is extremely high, so only the products of companies that produce products of ideal quality and have an impeccable reputation confirmed by decades of work get on the shelves.
In addition, no other product that can be purchased in stores is controlled as carefully as baby food: its composition is guaranteed not only by the manufacturer, but also by various inspection authorities, including the Research Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences and Rospotrebnadzor. Their retail approved baby food contains only 100 percent natural ingredients, with no hint of flavors, artificial preservatives, colors or genetically modified ingredients.
Thus, a diet based on baby food makes it possible to become not only slimmer, but also healthier.
Benefits of a diet based on baby food
- Overweight fighters must have heard about the effect of a small plate: its small diameter creates the illusion of a large portion, and the body is subconsciously satiated. Approximately the same way, you can moderate your appetite by eating a couple of cans of baby food one after another: here the amount of food eaten plays a role (it is better not to remember about low calorie content and small volume at this moment).
- Having bought several dozen purees, you can forget about cooking at least for a while, saving time and energy.
- It is convenient to take jars with you to have a snack in fractional mode without accumulating a brutal appetite. In addition, at work, none of your colleagues will ask you to share, leaving you half-starved.
Disadvantages and contraindications of baby food diet
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3 Reasons I Became A Founding Member
The new paid membership is the talk of the town that is Medium.
Before I roll on to why I became a founding member, I’ll concede that the communication of the release of the paid membership left and leaves a lot to be desired. There are tons of open questions, some that will determine whether a sizable group of readers and publishers will continue to use Medium. That said, rolling out a minimum viable product to see who will pay for it and who won’t — and getting feedback from both segments — is sometimes the best and fastest way to build the product that best serves your community. What people say they want and what they’ll pay for is a lot different than what they’ll actually pay for when you build it.
You can tell by the tail-end of the last paragraph that I’m optimistic about what Ev and the Medium Staff are trying to do here: I don’t believe this is a quick money grab and that they’re trying to pull a fast one on us. If they were just going for the money, they wouldn’t have switched Medium’s focus and dropped the ad-driven publishing model.
That general optimism about the team and what they’re trying to do enabled me to look past the missing details. Here are the main three reasons I became a paid member:
1. Free Content Isn’t Free
After starting and growing my own independent platform for a decade, I know that “free content” means “free to the reader.” It costs the writers and publishing team in both time and money, and that time and money has to come from somewhere.
In most cases, it’s ads, sponsorships, donation, or revenue that comes from a small percentage of the readership that’s buying products that keep the lights on. Ads and sponsorships lead to the broken publishing model, so that leaves revenue from product sales and donations.
2. Medium’s Community, Content, and Mission Are Worth Paying For
Medium is now one of the few hubs on the internet that I have to limit time on because I enjoy it so much. The conversations. The variety of stories I wouldn’t otherwise find. The ease of tying different stories and threads that’s so much harder to do. The wonderful writing environment.
I could keep going on, but in a world of Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, YouTube Red, and Marvel Unlimited — not to mention subscriptions to other written media like Kindle Unlimited — it’s not a reach for me to pay $5 for this experiment. Rather than merely removing ads a la Hulu+, Spotify, and Pandora, they’re asking me to pay directly for what I want: quality content.
I think of the founding membership more like I would a Kickstarter project than a lawnmower I’m buying from Home Depot. Medium is not a finished product and I doubt it ever will be if it is to remain relevant because it’s a hybrid of community + content + technology. All three of those stools are in continual disruption and evolution. There’s no static product to buy — just an evolving experiment that has been valuable to us, is valuable to us today, and we hope will remain valuable to us in the future. Unlike the Coolest Cooler fiasco or the many other fiascos on Kickstarter, a version of the product is already in hand. And I love it. Done.
3. I’d Rather Be the Customer than the Product
Hat tip to Seth Godin’s “The Choke Point” for this insight. Given that somebody has to pay for the service, if it’s not us, the users, then we as the users are being leveraged in some other way to pay for it. We see where that goes: Twitter, Facebook, and Google Reader.
But there’s also the fact that by being the customer rather than the product, we have a stronger voice in influencing where this experiment goes. While customers aren’t the only people businesses listen to, they’re often the ones that businesses listen to most. For Medium to be around for the long-enough term, it has to be a viable business, which means it has to have customers. Better us than investors.
And by being a founding member, I’m betting that I’ll have even more of a say of influencing where Medium goes. Even if I’m wrong that we paying/founding members will get more of a voice in this experiment, all I’m out is $30-$60, baking in some time for them to figure out what works best.
Covering Medium for a year is about the cost of four or five books. Per month, it’s less than the guacamole I had for dinner last night. The guacamole was good, but it’s not better than Medium for a month.
Exclusive/Paywalled Content Is Unnecessary (for me)
I’ll admit that I’m just as fickle as the people I mentioned earlier who say they’ll pay for something, then won’t when you share that option with them. There’s thus a chance that I would not have become a founding member without the exclusive content.
But, when I sit with it, I’d rather not have the content be exclusive or paywalled in some way, even if it’s in tension with my annoyance that people think content they don’t pay is should be free. The content is already paid for, and the goal, it seems, is to fund the creation and sharing of stories that would not otherwise be created and shared. If those stories are worth being paid for to be created and shared, then I’d want the widest possible sharing of those. This is especially the case for great investigative journalism, poetry & expressive stories, and scholarly cultural and economic commentary.
I recognize this is the “why buy the cow when you get the milk for free?” problem, but there are other options on the technology side of the three-prong product that is Medium — like the new home page, offline tools, more options for publishers, etc — that are all worth paying for without getting into the paid/unpaid content kerfuffle.
There’s also something to be said for intentionally creating a culture of founding/paying members who believe that creators — including the Medium team — deserve to be paid for their work and that we don’t need to somehow be special beneficiaries of said work. I’m not sure that the exclusive content is ever going to square with the core value of openness that is an underlying thread in Ev’s thinking. The single best way for Medium to be a thriving business might be to continue to push openness, as it’s rare that a business thrives when its strategy is out of alignment with its values. (I’m not saying exclusive/paywalled content has to be in conflict with openness, but there is enough value tension in Ev’s Our Approach to Member-Only Content to suggest there’s a conflict being worked out.)
If I had any say in the matter, I’d want the Medium team to stay focused on the mission of creating this amazing hybrid of content + community + technology, not on the distraction of deciding what content gets seen by whom, when, and why.
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Royal Delano Bell, age 84, died after a long fight with lung cancer Sunday, 26 September 2021 in Cedar Hill, Texas. Royal was born 18 August 1937 in Bell Branch, Texas.
Royal was a hard working carpenter. He worked for himself as well as being employed as a cabinet maker. He enjoyed fishing. He was a fan of the Texas Rangers baseball team. And he enjoyed watching WWE. Royal enjoyed gardening to include head-high tomato plants. He always had plenty to share. Royal enjoyed coffee most mornings with his friends and relatives at the local Whataburger restaurant in Waxahachie, Texas.
Royal is preceded in death by his loving wife Doreen J. Bell. Doreen passed to glory 17 December 2019. Royal is also preceded in death by his Father Frank C. Bell and his Mother Bernice B. Bell. Siblings that have passed to glory include Otta, Clifford, Byron, Vivian, Oleta, and Lee.
Royal is survived by his sister, Shirley Melton of Plano. And by his son, Sam Bell and his wife Karen of Cedar Hill. And by his son Barry Bell of Dallas. He is also survived by his grandchildren Michael Bell and his wife Mana of Cedar Hill. And Matthew Bell and his wife Lauren of Waxahachie. Great-grandchildren include Hevan, Payton, Vivian and Love. | <urn:uuid:0367a818-c39c-484e-b168-ac4c5e124277> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://www.waynebozefuneralhome.com/obituaries/royal-bell | 2023-12-07T16:34:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100677.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207153748-20231207183748-00556.warc.gz | en | 0.991119 | 284 | [
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Of course, 40 is not considered old age anymore. In fact, 40 is the new 30, according to Clinton’s Cards, while researchers believe that the average age now starts at 55. And so, Alexa Chung He wore a pair of Manolo Blahniks encrusted, when her makeup artist Florrie White and hairstylist Georgie Northwood oiled her dress so that it sparkled in the red glow of Alexis Taylor’s DJ booth at her party.
‘All the boys are handsome. “My mother told me that and I didn’t understand what she meant,” Chung said in her 40 tips for turning 40, written for Vogue magazine, “but now I find myself smiling of young people in the subway because. I appreciate the beauty of youth‘, and added: ‘Some days I feel 80 and other days I feel 18. Life is relentlessly messy and fun and mortifying and hopeful, so be kind, be honest and, above all thing, Don’t let your grandfather keep you in a spiral of anxiety and despair until turning 40‘.
It’s true Alexa Chung was inspired by the catwalks of Autumn-Winter 2023 in which Blumarine seems to immerse himself in Middle Earth for the creation of Latex designs are as daring as they are elegant. The long mini dress with tight latex pants is perfect for cold days while the long cut is ideal for a night out with two heels.
Or maybe he was inspired by the catwalks Ferragamo Autumn-Winter 2023where we see Strapless latex dress with a round neckline pronounced and with a wrinkled effect that gives it a sexy and casual air, perfect for the first date. AND If you want to bake on Christmas holidays, You may enjoy a silver long sleeve design with black gloves or, if the Christmas spirit tempts you, you may want to wear it with red pants.
Which latex dress to invest in like Alexa Chung at 40+?
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In today’s fast-paced corporate world, battling stress seems insurmountable. Our revealing article, Unlock Stress Management Secrets: Achieving Unprecedented Calm and Serenity in the Office, provides a roadmap to tranquility amidst chaos. Discover how to harness the transformative power of mindfulness and productive work-life balance strategies. Learn how to foster a serene workspace, promoting both personal wellbeing and professional success. Immerse in these stress management secrets and office tranquility techniques that will not just help you survive, but thrive in today’s high-pressure professional landscape. No more just dreaming of calm and serenity, it’s time to make it your reality.
Unveiling the hidden path to tranquility
Navigating through the daily grind of office life can often feel like a balancing act between productivity and sanity. One of the first steps towards achieving unprecedented calm and serenity is understanding what might be causing your stress in the first place.
Mapping your stress triggers
Identifying your stress triggers is like unearthing a hidden map – it provides you with a clearer understanding of where you are and where you need to go. This may include workload, deadlines, interpersonal issues, or even environmental factors such as noise levels.
Embracing mindfulness at work
Being present and mindful can help you stay calm in the face of stress. Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment without judgment. The simple act of acknowledging your thoughts and feelings can go a long way in managing stress.
Transforming your workspace into a serenity hub
A cluttered workspace can contribute to stress levels. Consider decluttering your workspace and adding elements that inspire tranquility such as plants, calming colors, and personalized items that make you happy.
Harnessing the power of stress-reducing habits
Just as there are habits that can induce stress, there are also habits that can alleviate it. Here are a few you might want to consider adopting:
Cultivating a calming morning ritual
Starting the day right can set the tone for the rest of the day. This could be as simple as a morning meditation or yoga practice, a favorite cup of tea, or even just a few moments of silence to gather your thoughts.
Implementing stress-busting techniques throughout your workday
Regular breaks, deep breathing exercises, and physical activity can all help reduce stress. You might also consider using productivity tools to manage your daily tasks more efficiently.
Ushering in a wind-down routine for after work
A relaxing post-work routine can help you decompress and separate your professional life from your personal life. This could include anything from reading, listening to calming music, to taking a soothing bath.
- Identify stress triggers
- Cultivate mindful practices
- Transform your workspace
- Adopt calming morning and wind-down routines
- Use stress reduction techniques throughout the day
In conclusion, managing stress in the office requires a multi-faceted approach. It starts with understanding your stress triggers and adopting mindful practices. Transforming your workspace into a calming environment and cultivating stress-reducing habits can further aid in this process. Remember, the path to serenity does not have to be a solitary one. By fostering open communication and creating a stress-resistant office culture, everyone in the workplace can benefit.
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When Hard Money Makes Sense
You may be surprised to learn why many investors select the private lending path for their commercial financing needs and how Hard Money loans are an integral part of the commercial real estate investing process. There are several good reasons to consider for getting a Hard Money loan instead of a conventional mortgage from a bank. Here are the main benefits this lending option offers to investors:
- Time and Convenience – Applying for a mortgage is time-consuming. It can take months to close on a loan, which puts investors at risk of losing out on a particular investment property. With a Hard Money loan, it’s possible to get funding in a matter of weeks. That’s important if you’re funding a large-scale development project and can’t afford deviations from project timelines. If closing quickly is the highest priority, securing a Hard Money loan might be the right choice for you. For example, purchase and sale deadline, competitive offers, bank foreclosure sale, auction, or quick access to funds for another investment.
- Flexible Terms – Because we are a bridge lender, with PMF Partners, your loan is paid interest-only monthly and due in one or two years. There are no fees or other costs due upfront other than 3rd party reports (appraisal).
- Collateral – With a Hard Money Loan, the property itself usually serves as collateral for the loan. But, depending on the loan amount, there is a possibility to secure the loan using personal assets, such as an investment account or other real estate.
- Leverage – We lend up to 65% of the value of the property. If you have a lot of equity in your property we can do a cash-out refinance.
- Reduced Purchase Price – Sometimes, a cash offer or the ability to close in less than 10 days can be required, preferred, or can get you a lower price.
- If the property is not lendable through conventional banking – Many times a project is not eligible for conventional financing.
- You Can’t Qualify – PMF Partners is a collateral-based lender whose primary focus is on the value of the property pledged as collateral and a strong exit strategy. Debt to Income, FICO, and W2 income are not standard requirements for our loans.
In the end, the primary value of a Hard Money loan is the speed and ease with which you can have access to capital. If having quick access to capital allows the real estate investor to make a profitable investment, then Hard Money can absolutely be a great resource. An investor’s exit strategy, (how the investor is going to pay off the loan) can be a key factor in considering this loan type. In most cases, the sale of the property once a profit has been made or the refinance of the property with a conventional loan are the most common exit strategies for real estate investors.
The Bottom Line
Hard Money loans are a good fit for investors who need to get funding for an investment property quickly, without any of the red tape that goes along with bank financing. PMF Partners are experts in financing hard to finance deals (hard money, private money). Feel free to contact us with any questions, or to run any Hard Money type loan scenarios by us. You can go to our website, click on “Request a Loan Now” and fill out the online, interactive loan application. PMF Partners is a Hard Money lender. | <urn:uuid:0d4f4983-067d-4925-9899-d1917f5f2021> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://www.pmfpartners.com/when-should-you-consider-a-hard-money-loan/ | 2023-12-10T05:10:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101195.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210025335-20231210055335-00356.warc.gz | en | 0.934498 | 708 | [
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GENEVA, 15 April (UN Information Service) — The Commission on Human Rights heard tonight from many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) urging greater protection of children before concluding its annual debate on the topic.
The NGOs called repeatedly for increased efforts to aid children caught up in situations of armed conflict and for eradication of child prostitution, child pornography, and other forms of child sexual exploitation. Two groups criticized the United States, saying it was carrying out the death penalty on persons below age 18.
The Afro-Asian People’s Solidarity Organization charged that Pakistan had no federal law for compulsory education, while Rural Reconstruction Nepal contended that many Burmese children could not go to school because unofficial fees were too high; because many children and their families had been forced by the military to move away from their land to towns near military bases where there were no schools or not enough schools; and because schools were being closed by the Burmese regime.
The Commission for the Defence of the Human Rights of Central America called for appointment of a Special Rapporteur on the human rights of street children.
And Franciscans International, in a joint statement with the Dominicans and the Lutheran World Federation, said there was a connection between economic policies of international financial institutions and the full realization of children’s rights — that international foreign-debt payments were forcing the world’s most impoverished countries to use scarce resources to pay debt, rather than invest the money in the well-being of their children.
The following NGOs delivered statements:Associazione Volontari per il Servizio Internazionale AVSI; Commission for the Defence of Human Rights in Central America; World Federation of United Nations Associations; International Federation of Social Workers; International Human Rights Law Group; HimalayanResearch and Cultural Foundation; Human Rights Advocates; International Institute for Peace; International Institute for Non-Aligned Studies; World Federation of Trade Unions; Afro-Asian People’s Solidarity Organization; Aliran; Rural Reconstruction Nepal.
Also, African Commission of Health and Human Rights Promoters; Interfaith International; Federation of Cuban Women; Baha’i International Community; Liberation; Franciscans International (joint statement with the Dominicans and the Lutheran World Federation); World Christian Life Community (joint statement with the World Jesuit Refugee Service); Latin American Federation of Associations of Relatives of Disappeared Detainees; World Organization of Former Pupils of Catholic Education; European Union of Public Relations; and Indian Council of Education.
A representative of Malaysia spoke in exercise of the right of reply.
The Commission will reconvene at 10 a. m. Friday, 16 April, to begin its review of the human rights of migrant workers, minorities, displaced persons, and other specific groups and individuals.
LUCIA CASTELLT, of Associazione Volontari per il Servizio Internazionale (AVSI), said Uganda was still suffering from a continuation of violence perpetrated by different groups, and in which the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) continued to use unspeakably brutal tactics towards children and adolescents, abducting them, manipulating them, and forcing them with brutality to torture and kill others.
These and other children were still in captivity. Respect of human rights was the foundation of true peace; there was a need for sincere peace talks for a solution to the conflicts in northern and western Uganda. To defend children’s rights meant first of all to listen to their needs, to their will. To support families was the first step in achieving this task. The international community should not forget the plight of abducted children in any country in conflict, and should support the cancellation of the unpayable external debt in many developing countries as a way of reducing child poverty.
CELIA CRISTINA SANJUR PALAOIOS, of the Commission for the Defence of the Human Rights of Central America, said the Government of Guatemala had postponed implementation of its Code of the Child and Youth, which had been approved in 1996. The number of children, especially young girls, who had been exploited for revenue and for prostitution had increased.
There should be a Special Rapporteur for the human rights of children living in the street. Meanwhile, it was vital to complete elaboration of a draft optional protocol on the Convention on the Rights of the Child to combat the sale of children, child prostitution and the use of children for pornography. The Government of Guatemala should be urged to implement the Code of the Child and Youth, and all Governments of the region should be urged to commit all of their efforts to the improvement of the material, social and spiritual conditions of the lives of their young girls and women.
HORACE PERERA, of the World Federation of United Nations Associations, said all were in agreement that child labour and the selling of children into prostitution and pornography were horrendous crimes. The movement to abolish all these offences was supported enthusiastically. But when children were freed from these atrocities, the question arose of what to do with them. Obviously the answer was school, but frequently there were no schools for such children. One example of this was the recent closure of a factory in Pakistan that employed many children in near-slavery conditions. A survey showed that while some parents complained about the loss of income to the family, they were even more worried that the children, without a school nearby, were idling toward the streets or other secluded areas, where they would be potential victims of other forms of abuse.
Education should be free and compulsory for all, but governments had not prioritized school development and school construction, nor had they prioritized the relevant training of teachers. These problems had to be rectified.
ELLEN MOURAVIEF-APOSTOL, of the International Federation of Social Workers, said that a country which respected and integrated minorities and the most vulnerable groups of its society into life of the State was a most civilized one. This could be measured by the protection of the children of that State. One way to ensure this would be done was through implementation of article 16 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Birth certification was often a guarantee of health services and had consequences such as protection from child trafficking, child prostitution and child pornography, since an identified child was a protected child. Steps needed to be taken to help with access to registrars and to make child registration free. There was still a long way to go, since many births remained unregistered every year, but this was one problem that could easily be solved. There was a need for universal child registration.
ISAIAH GANT, of the International Human Rights Law Group, said the organization welcomed the report of the Special Rapporteur on extra-judicial, summary or arbitrary executions, notably her conclusion that the current practice of imposing death sentences and executions of juveniles in the United States violated international law.
The United States led the world in executing persons for childhood offences. It was ahead of Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Yemen combined. The use of the death penalty against juvenile offenders in theUnited States violated established human rights norms. The International Human Rights Law Group insisted that the United States Government pass legislation establishing a minimum age for death penalty eligibility in the same way that the Government had established federal “standards” for age eligibility for alcohol and tobacco consumption. The Commission should call on States retaining the death penalty to cease its administration against children.
K. WARIKOO, of the Himalayan Research and Cultural Foundation, said attention should be drawn to the worst manifestation of the exploitation of children in Jammu and Kashmir. There, foreign mercenaries and terrorists, in blatant disregard of United Nations Conventions and resolutions, forced children to become gun-runners and human bombs. One boy belonging to the Dalgate locality of Srinagar was forced to carry out the operations of the terrorists and coerced to throw handgrenades in busy market places to create terror among the public. The boy should have been enjoying a trouble-free childhood in primary school, but he had become a dreadful tool for terrorists.
Many parents were haunted by fears that their children would be waylaid or kidnapped by armed gangs while commuting to and from school. The kidnapped boys were trained to use automatic weapons and encouraged to kill. Kidnapped girls suffered in terms of gender violence, sexual abuse, and exploitation. In the Kashmir Valley, childhood had become a nightmare. The Commission must act to end this situation.
BIRTE SCHOLZ, of Human Rights Advocates, said children were not allowed to vote, enter into legally binding contracts, smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol until they reached majority — yet, they were subject to the death penalty in many countries. This was axiomatic and contradictory. Only six countries had imposed the death penalty on children since 1990. It was unclear how many juvenile offenders were on death row in these countries. Currently, there were 73 in the United States.
The Convention on the Rights of the Child had been ratified by all countries except the United States and Somalia. The United States had signed it, however, and thus was legally obligated not to apply the death penalty to children. It was ignoring this obligation. In order to achieve absolute world-wide application of the prohibition of the execution of children, the United States and Somalia should ratify the Convention. The Commission should request all States to exercise a moratorium on the execution of child offenders.
TATIANA SHAUMIAN, of the International Institute for Peace, said women and children accounted for over three-quarters of the victims of armed conflicts in over 50 countries, and the use of weapons of high destructive power had had devastating consequences on women and children in such places as Afghanistan, Rwanda, Chechnya and Bosnia. Kashmiri children had become the victims of militants and mercenaries, and Kosovo children had been attacked and massacred because of their ethnicity while Serbian children were the victims of bombing by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
There were alarming increases in the participation of children in armed conflicts, and too many were being killed and maimed by land mines. The International Institute for Peace expressed deep regret and surprise over the statement earlier of one of the NGOs which had virtually called on the Muslim youth of Kashmir to continue armed rebellion against “the repressive Indian Government. “
HARISH GUPTA, of the International Institute for Non-Aligned Studies, said the global race to implement new economic policies had forgotten to take into account the affect it had on children. In the technological boom, there was a significant social cost. It had resulted in wide-scale migration to cities, where people were met with high costs of living. Many ended up living in slums where there were great hardships for children. Often families were pressured to put their children to work to bring in more money. This was especially true among poorer nations.
Children were leaving for factories, small workshops, or the streets in the morning when they should be going to school. These children were sentenced to lives of illiteracy and low wages. These hardships also resulted in several other factors that created discrimination between male and female children. These factors gave a boost to child prostitution, the sale of children for begging, and the marriage of female children to wealthy men. Violence again women was widespread as a result.
GENEI SHIMOJI, of the World Federation of Trade Unions, said children were the future of humanity. Only by safeguarding their rights and enabling them to grow in the best possible environment could human society prosper and progress. The Federation felt great concern for the condition of children in South Asia, who for a variety of reasons completely beyond their control were increasingly being deprived of their basic needs, such as access to education and the freedom to enjoy their lives as children.
Child abuse and child labour were on the rise, and parents were abandoning their children to live in poverty or worse. All State parties should make the Convention on the Rights of the Child more effective. These children needed special attention, since their condition was deteriorating day by day due to economic recession and traditional cultural and social practices.
A. M. ALI, of the Afro-Asian Peoples Solidarity Organization, said a large number of children remained deprived of the guarantees, protections and benefits of human rights not only due to lack of economic resources but because of lack of political will or pressure from the international community and national governments.
Pakistan had no federal law for compulsory education and neither the federal nor provincial governments provided sufficient resources to assure universal education. There were several madrasas (religious schools) where children had been illegally confined and kept in unhealthy conditions, and a boy had been killed while escaping from a madras in 1997 near Multan. The number of children smuggled to the Gulf States had spiralled during 1997. The Commission was requested to take note of the causes which ultimately led to children growing up to be fundamentalists, mercenaries and terrorists; it should intervene to halt this process in the interests of the rights of the child.
DEBORAH STOTHARD, of Aliran, said the situation in Burma, as noted by the Special Rapporteur, was deplorable. Women and children faced forced relocation and constant military attack. Those children who survived military atrocities still had to cope with the effects of witnessing parents, relatives, and friends being tortured or killed. There were cases where boys as young as 12 joined rebel armies so they could avenge such atrocities.
The military regime has caused severe economic mismanagement, and spending on health care and education had been diminished to build up the military budget. Burma was in the middle of a health crisis, and UN statistics indicated that the regime spent 222 per cent more funds on military matters than on health and education combined. Children there were brought up to expect violence and repression from the very institutions which were supposed to protect and support them. The long-term effects of this ultimate betrayal should be feared.
CHARM TONG, of Rural Reconstruction Nepal, said children in Burma could not experience the rights elaborated in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which was strange, since Burma had ratified the Convention.
Many Burmese children could not go to school because the unofficial fees were too high. Many children and their families had been forced by the military to move away from their land to towns near military bases, where there were no schools or not enough schools. Schools were also being closed by the regime. In addition, there was a lack of food in many regions. Children also were also being raped; around the country, an entire generation had become used to war and insecurity.
FATOU THIAM, of the African Commission of Health and Human Rights Promoters, said only six countries had ratified the African Charter on Human Rights, including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Maurice, Uganda, Seychelles and Zimbabwe. All African countries were urged to ratify and implement the Charter.
Traditionally, children of Africa had benefitted from a privileged place in the family, but today African children were suffering as victims of armed conflicts, malnutrition, and infant mortality. Female children had been exposed to sexual violence, forced marriage and sexual mutilation. The Commission should invite member States to take the necessary measures to dismantle all groups which used children as soldiers and to aid in the demobilization and rehabilitation of child soldiers.
RIYAZ PUNJABI, of Interfaith International, there was a great need to devise mechanisms to safeguard the rights of children during wartime because of all the armed conflicts in the world today. The impact of war on a child manifested itself in two ways. The first was the use of children as soldiers, and the second was the impact of armed conflicts on the physical, mental, psychological and emotional state of the child. Both aspects should be addressed by this Commission.
Children who were trained for combat these days in various parts of the world were expected to be future terrorists, out to destabilize social order. These children have been coerced and lured at an early age to transport small arms and in some cases to handle and use the arms. According to a report written by the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers and the International Save the Children Alliance, at least 300,000 children under the age of 18 had taken part in armed combat recently. International action had to be taken to end these widespread abuses.
RITA PEREIRA, of Federation of Cuban Women, said there was still a large gap between the text of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and reality. Many children across the world still suffered — living in the streets, being forced into prostitution, even being forced into war.
Girl children especially suffered from a range of scourges such as genital mutilation, prostitution, lack of food, preference for the boy-child, exposure, and even death. It was possible to ensure basic conditions that protected and promulgated the respect of the rights of children, such as was the case in Cuba. These rights were set in an ethical and moral framework. Much work on the economic and social level remained to be done, however.
MACHID FATIO, of Bahai International Community, in a joint statement, said the possibility of harm could be seen in the influence of the mass media on the rise of child violence as documented in many studies. Mass media, including the World Wide Web, had the potential for good; it could become a tool for social, spiritual and moral well-being, as well as for the physical and mental health of the child, as stated in the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The Commission should include the media in its omnibus resolution on the rights of the child by inviting the Special Rapporteur on the right to education to encourage governments to use the mass media for applying the principle of making primary education available to all. Governments alsoshould be urged to take all necessary measures to encourage the mass media to disseminate information of benefit to the child.
IQBAL SINGH, of Liberation, said 200 million children between the ages of five and 14 were in employment worldwide in 1996. Only two years later, that figure had risen to 300 million, a 50 per cent increase in just two years. More than 80 million children were at work today in Africa, which had the highest child employment rate – 41 per cent. Asia was second at 21 per cent, followed by Latin America at 17 per cent.
But the industrial nations were also a part of this. In the United Kingdom, for example, more than 2 million school-aged children were working, and their salaries were less than a third of the recommended adult minimum hourly rate. It was the International Labour Office’s Convention 138 that had been the standard child labour language. But only 46 countries had ratified 138, and there were talks of drawing up a new, weaker standard that would be universally ratified. A new standard would mean acceptance and legitimization of all child labour except the most extreme forms. The Commission was urged to recognize the scourge of child labour, and asked to recognize that ILO Convention 138 had to be maintained as the child-labour standard.
CELINE MONTEIRO, of Franciscans International, in a joint statement with the Dominicans and the Lutheran World Federation, said there was a connection between economic policies of international financial institutions and the full real realization and protection of children’s rights. International foreign- debt payments were a serious obstacle to human development, forcing the world’s most impoverished countries to use scarce resources to pay debt rather than invest in the well-being of their children.
Heavily indebted poor countries had higher rates of infant mortality, disease, illiteracy and malnutrition than other countries in the developing world. This was inadmissible. There was a need for long-term development programmes that would address education, hunger and public health, thus stabilizing families, enhancing people’s security, and empowering citizens to construct a stronger civil society. The burdens of foreign debt should be alleviated.
EVE LESTER, of the World Christian Life Community, in consultation with the World Jesuit Refugee Service, said there was nothing appropriate about the deprivation of the liberty of a child-asylum seeker. Despite international conventions which set out criteria for determining whether a person was subject to arbitrary detention or unlawful detention, and despite the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) guidelines on detention of asylum-seekers, children continued to be detained in breach of the Convention on the Rights of the Child or because the violating country had not even ratified the Convention.
The Commission must deplore the detention of child asylum-seekers, urge governments find alternatives to detention, and call on them to develop meaningful and independently reviewable release procedures. It also should appeal to States that had not yet done so to ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
BENJAMIN CUELLAR, of the Latin American Federation of Associations of Relatives of Disappeared Detainees, said the disappearance of children was a major problem the Commission should investigate. Families who had lost children faced enormous difficulties in locating them, especially in nations that had not been helpful in providing resources and information. There were 145 cases in El Salvador of parents who had lost their children who could not get the Government to help them out. Although El Salvador was now a model of a peaceful nation, none of these cases had been brought to justice.
The Federation had recommended to the Government an investigation to find out where the children had ended up and to compensate the victims for moral and economic losses. But the authorities had not taken any action on any of the recommendations. The families had been forced to do the work by themselves, and 98 of the disappeared children had been found.
NANCY DARGEL, of the World Organization of Former Pupils of Catholic Education, said international law was the Commission’s main tool for action, and this was laid down in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Convention clearly established a child’s right to life, food, a home, freedom from abuse, and the comfort of family life.
Childhood was thought to include all persons under 18, and a child of three or four was still termed an infant. Members of all organizations should pursue unswervingly their individual tasks of education in humanity, using every means at their disposal and more particularly the complete input of the whole person for each and every one.
HELGA JURT, of the European Union of Public Relations, said children were thrown into the employment market both to subsidize their families and to learn a trade in the rush of countries to industrialize.
A report by the Lawyers for Human Rights and Legal Aid stated that girls and women from neighbouring countries had been brought to Pakistan for purposes of prostitution. Pakistan had continued the practice of using bonded labour or “haris”, who were subject to exploitation, and a number of tragic cases had been cited in spite of the country’s Abolition of Bonded Labour Act. It was essential that conditions be created in which young generations would be able to live lives in which they could enjoy their fundamental rights.
A. S. KOHLI, of the Indian Council of Education, said that despite the almost global ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, thesufferings of children were increasing. In almost all parts of the world, their right to life, education, health, food, housing, freedom from physical abuse and family life was denied or under threat. Millions of children deserved help and protection.
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News Release Premier Jay Weatherill
Friday, 28 March 2014
Adelaide attracts more investment: Hospitality boost hits the City as new hotels check-in
The revitalisation of Adelaide’s Riverbank precinct and the return of football to the City is stimulating more private investment, construction and flow-on hospitality jobs.
Three new city hotels with around 600 rooms are set to open this year, catering for the increased number of football fans and other visitors to Adelaide.
Premier Jay Weatherill, releasing the final time-lapse footage of the Adelaide Oval redevelopment, said that it was exciting to see the Government’s investment in infrastructure projects was enticing private developments. “Tomorrow’s Showdown at Adelaide Oval marks a new era for our city and the benefits will flow into the cash registers of city hotels, restaurants and retail outlets,” he said.
“We have laid the foundation by investing in the Riverbank precinct, the SAHMRI, Royal Adelaide Hospital and greater health precinct on North Terrace and the new Adelaide Oval.
“What we are now seeing is more private development leveraging off of this investment, with three new city hotels in the pipeline this year.
“There are currently 33 privately funded developments with a value of nearly $2.5 billion in various stages of case management in the city.
“Our big build, combined with private sector activity has created around 22,000 jobs in the property development industry.
“This is what a vibrant City agenda is about; investing in our city today so that business is excited about what Adelaide has to offer and more young people stay in South Australia.”
The Adelaide Casino is also planning a major $350 million refurbishment and expansion, starting with a $40 million investment over the next year. The hotels, the 170-room Mayfair Hotel and the 120-room Quest apartments both on King William St, the 311 room Ibis on Grenfell St will open later this year.
General Manager of the Mayfair Hotel, Aaron Oh said Adelaide was changing rapidly. “Demand is driving infrastructure and major developments, especially in and around the Riverbank Precinct which will renew reasons for visitors to travel to Adelaide,” he said. “This has reinforced our confidence in the refurbishment of the iconic heritage listed CML building, transforming it to the new boutique five-star Mayfair Hotel.
“The Mayfair Hotel is in the final stages of construction and we’ll be embarking on a recruitment drive very soon to fill the newly created hospitality and administrative jobs within the hotel.”
Quest general manager Andrew Weisz said major projects, including Rundle Mall, the Adelaide Oval redevelopments and the new Royal Adelaide Hospital, were a key factor in the company’s decision to expand its presence in the state.
General manager of Ibis Adelaide, Nathan Frost said his development was designed to fill an important 3.5 star requirement in the Adelaide city accommodation market for both business and leisure travellers. “Such an infrastructure investment will stimulate demand and increase both international and domestic inbound travel to the city, reaping benefits in other business-tourism areas,” he said.
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Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Arieh King on Monday called on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to leave the city, saying he was “unwelcome” there and that his presence was “creating a bad feeling.”
Blinken, who was in Israel for the first leg of a brief tour of the Middle East and North Africa, had tweeted a condemnation of the terror attack in Hadera on Sunday evening, which claimed the lives of two Israeli Border Police officers.
“We condemn today’s terrorist attack in Hadera, Israel. Such senseless acts of violence and murder have no place in society. We stand with our Israeli partners and send our condolences to the families of the victims,” wrote Blinken.
The Islamic State terrorist organization took credit for the attack, according to the Middle East Media Research Institute.
In an English-language reply, King wrote, “Dear sir. May I ask you as a deputy mayor of Jerusalem, the Jewish holy capital, to leave our city? You are not welcome at all. Your visit to Jerusalem is creating a bad feeling [among] most … Jerusalem residents. It seems that you intend to create [a] provocation. Please leave our capital.”
May i ask you as a deputy mayor of Jerusalem,the Jewish holy capital,to leave our city?
You are not welcome at all.
Your visit to Jerusalem is creating a bad feeling to most of Jerusalem residance.
It seem that you intend to creat provocation.Plaese leave our Capital.
— Arieh King (@arieh_king) March 27, 2022
King, a right-wing politician, was appointed deputy mayor in 2020. He is the founder of the Israel Land Foundation, which works to purchase Arab-owned property in Israel, and has been active in legal efforts to reclaim Jewish-owned land in eastern Jerusalem, including the neighborhood of Shimon Hatzadik. His home in the city’s Maaleh Zeitim neighborhood has been repeatedly attacked by Arabs, including with firebombs.
In his joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday, Blinken called on all sides to prevent actions that could “raise tensions” in the run-up to the Jewish, Muslim and Christian holidays of Passover, Ramadan and Easter.
“That means working to prevent actions on all sides that could raise tensions, including settlement expansion, settler violence, incitement to violence, demolitions, payments to individuals convicted of terrorism, evictions of families from homes they’ve lived in for decades,” he said, according to a statement released by the U.S. State Department.
He echoed that message in his meeting with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas later in the day, saying, “We’ll work to prevent actions by either side that could raise tensions. That includes settlement expansion, settler violence, home demolitions, evictions, payments to people convicted of terrorism, incitements to violence.” | <urn:uuid:eab4ba3b-7258-4c55-b8d3-8424c20aba8d> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/jerusalem/jerusalem-deputy-mayor-to-blinken-please-leave-our-capital/2022/03/29/ | 2023-12-11T09:49:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679103810.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211080606-20231211110606-00256.warc.gz | en | 0.965282 | 632 | [
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YAY! is a tiny shop located in the picturesque Ivanhoe Village area of Orlando, Florida. Tucked away in the quaint shopping/dining district of Swanson’s Ivanhoe Row, YAY! is dedicated to helping preserve the joy of local shopping with it’s cheerful mix of artisan gifts and splendid surprises from YAY! to Z.
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New website makes product selection simple
Published: 07 November, 2022
MATARA UK, a specialist in automation, pneumatics and linear motion products, has launched its new website at www.matara.com. The company says whilst the site boasts a modern, fresh design and improved navigation, www.matara.com has actually been completely redesigned from the bottom up, and now supports ecommerce with an advanced filter system enabling customers to quickly and easily select products that meet their exact criteria.
The range of products now available to purchase through the website has also expanded. Whereas previously only a limited selection of products could be bought online, a very wide range of pneumatic products, linear rail and ballscrews can now all be purchased through www.matara.com.
Matara is part of Rubix, supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul products.
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The Aava Whistler Hotel is located just a 1 minute walk to the bustling Village Stroll at the heart of Whistler Village. This deluxe rated hotel boasts stylish design, modern features and personalized service.
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Recliners are a popular feature in many living rooms because they are a great way to put up your feet and relax after a long day. We researched furniture companies to find domestically made recliners. Here is our complete list of brands that make recliners in the USA, plus some tips for finding recliners that are made here – as well as those not made in the USA.
Full List of Recliner Brands Made in the USA
This brand features a nice variety of recliners, including swivel, glider, and rocker models. In addition, American Eco focuses on environmental-friendly practices in its manufacturing. Everything they make is lead-free, phthalate-free, and plastic-free.
Their customers can choose from an array of options, including Comfort Air technology (the company’s exclusive engineering solution that’s designed to move with your body), power, or push-back recliners. American Leather also has petite or oversize recliners.
Arhaus has all kinds of leather and cloth recliners. The company is devoted to sustainability, using recycled and repurposed materials like leather hides cast aside by other industries, as well as salvaged and reclaimed wood.
This company manufactures luxury leather furniture. Their recliners come in an amazing variety of styles, including 3-way loungers and high-leg loungers. They also have zero-gravity models and power headrest options.
Their recliners feature either a manual tempered steel reclining mechanism or an electric power reclining option for maximum comfort. In addition, many of their models are available in 30 or even 40 colors, so you are sure to find something that harmonizes with your décor.
Craftmaster recliners are fully customizable, with 800 different fabrics or 50 leather types to choose from. Shoppers can also pick what arm, back, and seam options they want. These chairs only require 3 inches behind the back to fully recline.
DutchCrafters has a huge selection of Amish recliners that includes chairs, loveseats, and sofas. Plus, for every furniture owner placed, the company plants a tree right here in the USA.
Homestead is another Amish furniture maker that produces recliners. They even have home theater seating systems, which are ideal for getting the gang together at your house to watch a movie.
In an era when iconic American companies are increasingly moving their manufacturing overseas, we are happy to let you know that Laz-Z-Boy still makes some of its furniture domestically. However, this brand does have several factories in Mexico. If you go to their website and look at the details for various recliners, some descriptions say nothing about where it is made. Others state the recliner is “Made in North America,” but North America includes Mexico. Your best bet is to go to a store and ask a sales representative to help you look at a tag, which should have a code indicating the factory where that recliner was made.
This handcrafted furniture brand makes reclining chairs and sofas. You can’t order them online; instead, you have to visit a store that carries their furniture. Fortunately, hundreds of retailers throughout the country sell Norwalk Furniture. You can use the store locater on the Norwalk website to find which of these stores are near you.
They make several styles of recliners. You can order online and/or visit one of their showrooms in New England. Their “Pompy Promise” means that if you buy a piece of furniture from them and are unsatisfied for any reason, you have 30 days from the time of delivery to make a redesign request or return it for a full refund.
This furniture company makes an amazing variety of reclining chairs, loveseats, and sofas, but the View Swivel Power Recliner with Power Headrest and Lumbar stands out as a customer favorite. Whatever model you choose will include Flexsteel’s all-riveted blue steel base spring, which provides maximum comfort and durability.
The Smith Brothers recliner collection includes some styles with motorized adjustable headrests. You can use the dealer locater on their website to find the stores closest to you that carry their furniture. But before you head to the nearest dealer, be aware that the leather Smith Brothers uses is tanned in Europe, South America, or China, not in the United States. Fortunately, they have plenty of cloth recliners available.
Their recliners include models with a classic style to ones with a sleek, contemporary design. You can do a search on the Stickley website to find a dealer near you. Over 90% of their furniture is made in the USA, but they do have a few imported pieces. This means you need to do some checking before you buy.
If you’re after a Western-style recliner, Marc Taggart is the first place you should look. They have images of their furniture on their website, but you can’t order pieces online. However, you can call, email or text them for more information. You can also visit their showroom in Cody, Wyoming.
This furniture brand, which features modern styles, makes several different kinds of recliners. Their pieces are pricy, but if you are planning to buy a lot of other furniture in addition to recliners, you could save money in the long run by paying $150 to join their Comfort Club. Doing so will give you a 25% discount on all regularly-prized items and exclusive benefits such as in-home or virtual complimentary design services.
Online Amish Furniture makes many different recliner styles, including loveseat and sofa options. They also have glider recliners, swivel recliners, and wall-hugger recliners.
How to Find Recliners Made in the USA
There are lots of factors to keep in mind when shopping for a recliner, including the height of the person who will be primarily using it (there’s a reason why these chairs are often referred to as “Dad’s recliner” or “Mom’s recliner”), if you have enough space to fully recline it without hitting a wall, and of course, the style and color.
Naturally, you want your recliner to last as long as possible. Recliners made in the USA generally cost more than imported ones, but they are more likely to have a long lifespan. Below are some tips to keep in mind when shopping for domestically made recliners.
What Exactly Does “Made in the USA” Mean?
Any item a company advertises as being “made in the USA” must be “all or virtually all” assembled in the United States from domestically-sourced components, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The short version is the product must have no or only a small amount of imported material.
How can you find a recliner that’s entirely, or at least mostly, made in the USA? The first thing to do is look at the materials and labeling. Check out our “made in the USA” guide for additional information.
To be classified as “made in the USA,” a recliner must be entirely manufactured from domestic materials. To help with your search, here are the key materials used to make these chairs and where they usually come from.
Chip wood or plywood is often used for the recliner frame to cut costs, but the most durable recliners have a hardwood frame. Fortunately, many hardwood trees, such as oak, are grown in the USA, making it the global leader in the production of hardwood lumber.
Stamped steel is commonly used for the mechanism inside a recliner that makes it lie back. China leads the world in steel production at 50%, while the U.S. ranks only fourth. The good news is a recliner made with American steel will last longer because domestic steel is three times as strong as its Chinese counterpart.
This material is what makes recliners so comfy. Fortunately, although China leads the world in foam production, many companies in the United States source it from domestic suppliers who are key players in the global market for this material.
Cotton upholstery is a good option to look for if you want a recliner that’s made here. Depending on the weave, this natural fiber can be very durable. China is now the global leader in cotton production, but the U.S. is still among the top five cotton manufacturers in the world.
If you prefer a leather recliner, you can still find one made in the USA because of all the cattle raised here. However, keep in mind that some furniture brands use other kinds of leather that are probably sourced from abroad.
Manufacturers are required to state the country of origin on product labels. Furthermore, the phrase “made in the USA” is protected by the FTC. That being said, shoppers should retain a healthy skepticism if they see language such as “assembled in the USA” or designed in the USA” because that could be a sign that not all of the manufacturing process took place here.
You should also watch out for the phrase “made in America” because that term covers lots of countries outside the United States. Remember, there’s Central America and South America in addition to North America. Even if a tag says “Made in North America,” the product could have been manufactured in Mexico or Canada.
Not even the presence of the American flag on a label is proof that an item was made here because that image is not protected. Furthermore, even if you see the phrase “made in the USA” on a brand’s website, that’s no guarantee the product was entirely made in the United States. This is because companies don’t have to get approval from the USA to use that language, meaning brands are free to determine if their products qualify. A company policing itself: Hmm, what could possibly go wrong?
You also should be cautious when you see an American flag on a label because this image is not protected. The product might not be made entirely in the USA.
In a nutshell, all this means it’s up to you to do the research to figure out if an item you want to buy was really made domestically. Fortunately, we are here to help!
All this means it’s up to the consumer to research products to determine if they are genuinely made in the USA.
Some More Tips
A good place to start is to look at a brand’s website. Companies that make items domestically generally market that fact aggressively to attract shoppers who want made-in-the-USA goods. Hint: Check the sections of the website called “Our Story” or “About Us.” Sometimes a company will have detailed information on where the materials come from and where products are manufactured.
In addition, online descriptions for specific products may include the country of origin for that item. If not, the brand still might indicate if a particular item is imported.
The not-so-good news is manufacturers have no legal obligation to provide any country-of-origin information on their websites. If they leave it out, it’s probably because their products are made overseas.
Do Your Research
If all else fails, do some digging. You might be able to find press releases or news stories on the internet about where a company makes its products. Message boards and social media are also possible sources of information.
Pick up the Phone
However, the easiest option might be to find the company’s phone number on their website and call them to see if they can tell you where their products are made and give you information on materials sourcing.
Recliners Not Made in the USA
Here are some famous furniture bands that don’t make their recliners here. If you aren’t looking for a recliner right now but might in the future, be sure to check our website again because we continuously update our lists that don’t make their recliners in the USA. We are constantly updating our lists as we find more information.
- Universal Furniture – They make most of their products in Asia.
- Ashley Furniture – This popular brand manufactures its furniture mainly in Vietnam and China.
- IKEA – This Swedish company makes its products in China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and other nations in Asia, as well as Eastern Europe.
- West Elm – They make some items in North America, but most of their manufacturing takes place in India.
- Coaster Furniture – This brand’s recliners, like the rest of its furniture, are all imported.
- Hooker Furniture – Their manufacturing happens mainly in Central America, Mexico, and Asia.
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Ohio State is prepping for its final gameday recruiting weekend of 2023.
Unlike the past two home games, the Buckeyes’ recruiting guest list is relatively thin, but there are still some marquee names expected to attend in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 recruiting classes.
Four-star 2024 defensive tackle Carlon Jones is the lone official visitor of the weekend, as the Nebraska commit will make his first trip to Columbus since picking up his OSU offer on Oct. 30. The 6-foot-3, 270-pound Texas product had to delay his visit by one week, but he’ll receive plenty of attention this weekend from defensive line coach Larry Johnson, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and other OSU coaches as the Buckeyes work on flipping Jones from the Cornhuskers.
In the 2025 class, five-star defensive back Dorian Brew will make his fourth visit to Ohio Stadium this season, with the Brew family being back in Ohio for the holidays after they moved to Texas earlier this fall.
Johnson will be a busy man this weekend on the recruiting trail, with highly touted 2025 targets Christopher Burgess Jr. and Amaree Williams also expected to make the trip. The Burgess visit is crucial for a reason we’ll delve into in just a bit, but Johnson will also have a chance to make a strong impression on Williams, a top-75 prospect and top-10 edge rusher in the 2025 class.
The expected visitor list for this weekend is as follows, with OSU commits bolded:
- Five-star wide receiver Mylan Graham
- Four-star linebacker Garrett Stover
- Four-star defensive tackle Carlon Jones
- Five-star defensive back Dorian Brew
- Four-star defensive end Christopher Burgess Jr.
- Four-star defensive end Amaree Williams
- Four-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair
- Three-star wide receiver Jackson Wiley
- Three-star defensive end Cal Thursh
- Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis
Chris Burgess Jr. to commit on Jan. 6
The importance of Burgess Jr.’s visit to OSU this weekend cannot be overstated considering the 6-foot-4, 240-pound Chicago product plans on announcing his college commitment on Jan. 6 at the All-American Bowl.
Saturday will be Burgess’ third visit to Ohio State, with the first two occurring over the summer. Michigan and Notre Dame are the two teams competing the closest with the Buckeyes to land Burgess and he plans on attending The Game next week in Ann Arbor as well.
Per 247Sports’ composite rankings, Burgess is the 148th-ranked prospect and the 18th-rated defensive lineman in the 2025 class. He’d be the first defensive line commitment in the 2025 class if he joins Ohio State, assuming no other prospect commits between now and Jan. 6.
Dorian Brew includes OSU in top 10 list
As mentioned earlier, Dorian Brew will be back at Ohio State this weekend for the Buckeyes’ game against the Gophers, so it’s little surprise the Buckeyes made the cut for Brew’s top 10 schools list released on Thursday.
Brew, considered the No. 21 prospect and fourth-best cornerback in 2025, has cut his recruitment down to Ohio State, Texas, Florida State, TCU, Penn State, Michigan, Florida, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas A&M.
Marc Nave commits to Kentucky
One of Ohio State’s former commits in the 2024 class has a new home. Three-star Ohio offensive lineman Marc Nave committed to Kentucky on Thursday, giving the Wildcats their fourth offensive lineman commit in the current cycle.
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Hunt & Palmer targets American cargo business
Air cargo specialists Hunt & Palmer Cargo Charters Ltd (HPCC) are expanding into North America with the appointment of Platinum Cargo (ATC Aviation) as their GSA in the country.
Initially agreed at the Transport and Logistics Conference in Munich, HPCC’s director Jamie Peters commented, “The Hunt & Palmer brand is already well established in the USA for its passenger focused private jet charters however the American markets also have considerable potential for our cargo services and the appointment of Platinum Cargo will enable us to capitalize on that.”
Platinum Cargo, formerly the US GSA for Lufthansa Cargo Charter, will actively market and sell Hunt & Palmer’s cargo charter brokerage service in all ten of its gateway cities. Timothy Pfeil, VP of Sales and Airline Relations at Platinum’s Houston base said, “Through our relationship with Lufthansa, we have proved that this type of arrangement can bring huge results. We are keen to maintain and expand our focus on this segment of our business and believe that this new deal with Hunt & Palmer will bring considerable benefit to both companies.”
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**** (4 stars)
I’ve enjoyed other Hash House locations, so I was happy to see this place was taking over the location on I-Drive that has hosted a variety of restaurants in the past years. The building is a bit odd, but the surface remodeling done by Hash House is better than the previous incarnations, and the food is pretty much identical to elsewhere.
I don’t know what the fuss is about chicken and waffles. The waffles are pretty good, but the chicken is really pretty flavorless. I’ve tried it in Chicago and here, and it’s the same. A better choice is one of the hashes, which are really thickly chopped up potatoes with other chopped up stuff. I had the vegetarian one, and it was actually fairly healthful. I ordered it with eggs over easy, and they were about the freshest eggs I’ve ever gotten in Orlando. The biscuit was also great, and I’m not a big biscuit person.
My companions had burgers and the BBLT, and liked them. The bread pudding was a good shareable dessert.
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NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Team Info & Dream11 Team for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 1st Semi-Final Match 2022
New Zealand vs Pakistan
T20 World Cup 1st Semi-Final Match Prediction & Tips
Time: 09 Nov, 01:30 PM (IST)
Series: T20 World Cup 1st Semi-Final Match
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground – Sydney, Australia
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:
- Glenn Phillips hit 104 in New Zealand’s last fixture at the SCG and is averaging 48.75 in the tournament. He is well worth backing as New Zealand’s leading run scorer against Pakistan. Trent Boult took 4-13 in Sydney at the end of last month and the pace bowler is our pick for New Zealand’s top wicket taker in this match.
- Mohammed Rizwan has hit 924 runs at an average of 46.20 during this calendar year and the opener is our tip for Pakistan’s highest run scorer in this game. With the ball, Shaheen Shah Afridi has recorded combined figures of 7-36 from his last two matches and he is a strong choice for Pakistan’s top wicket taker against New Zealand.
- We recommend backing Trent Boult to take over 1.5 wickets in this fixture.
NZ vs PAK Live Streaming:
This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Cricket, Star Network, Fox Sports, ESPN and PTV.
Fans can stream the match on Sky Go and Disney+ Hotstar.
Weather & Pitch Report:
Cloudless skies in Sydney with the humidity level increasing slightly to 60%+ in the second half of the match. Expect the temperature to remain in the high teens throughout.
Once the ball gets softer, hitting boundaries becomes harder on this pitch and we expect a par score of around 160 in this game. There will be assistance for the pace and spin bowlers.
England ended a run of eight successive games where the team batting second had not won an IT20 at the SCG. As a result, we predict that both captains will choose to bat first in Sydney.
Team Form in the Last Five Matches:
W, L, W, NR,W
W, W, W, L, L
NZ vs PAK TEAM NEWS:
NZ Team News:
Kane Williamson has captained the same team in all but the opening fixture with the fit-again Daryl Mitchell coming back into the side in place of Mark Chapman. There have been no new knocks or unavailability over recent days and we expect to see the same XI again.
PAK Team News:
After dominant wins over Netherlands and South Africa, it was no surprise to see Pakistan keep an unchanged side again in their final group stage game against Bangladesh on Sunday. With no injuries in their squad, we expect to see the same XI for Pakistan against New Zealand.
NZ vs PAK Pre-Toss LineUps:
NZ vs PAK Team Updates:
NZ Team Updates
- New Zealand topped their group and became the first team to qualify for the Semi finals.
- Their skipper scored a brilliant fifty in the last game and that must also give him much needed confidence.
- Finn Allen and Devon Conway will probably open the inning.
- Kane Williamson will bat at the one-down position. He is the backbone of the batting team.
- Glenn Phillips and Daryl-Mitchell will handle the middle-order batting.
- Glenn Phillips is having topmost fantasy points in this series.
- Kane Williamson will lead the New Zealand as a Captain.
- Finn Allen will do the Wicket Keeping for New Zealand.
- Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
- Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson will lead the pace attack of his team.
PAK Team Updates
- It was no less than a mircale for the Pakistani team to qualify for the Semi finals.
- They had almost lost hopes of them qualifying however Nederlands helped them after upsetting the African team.
- Babar Azam has been completely out of touch in this WC and will be looking to put up a better performance in the crucial match.
- Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam will probably open the inning.
- Mohammad Haris will bat at the one-down position.
- Shan Masood and Iftikhar-Ahmed will handle the middle-order batting.
- Babar Azam will lead the Pakistan as a Captain. He is also a good Batsman
- Mohammad Haris will do the Wicket Keeping for Pakistan.
- Shadab Khan and Iftikhar-Ahmed will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
- Shadab Khan is having topmost fantasy points in this series.
- Mohammad Wasim and Shaheen Afridi will lead the pace attack of his team.
- Shaheen Afridi was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.
Both teams have already won at least one game at the SCG in this tournament and will come into this game full of confidence and good recent memories of the venue. After a very poor start to the competition, Pakistan’s bowlers are now delivering pace, aggression and accuracy but their top order batters have struggled for consistency. In a battle of the batters, we expect New Zealand to come out on top and are backing them to win this match.
New Zealand are favorites to beat Pakistan at the odds.
NZ Key Players:
The 25 year old right-hander has been one of the most impressive batters in the competition. ‘Only one other player has scored a century during this T20 World Cup 2022.
the skipper made his highest score of the tournament with 61 runs from 35 balls against Ireland. The innings backed up his run-a-ball 40 against England on November 1st.
The 33 year old has gone wicketless in his last two matches but he is vastly experienced and performed brilliantly in his last appearance at the SCG.
PAK Key Players:
Although he has had a disappointing tournament by his own high standards, Rizwan has hit scores of 49 and 32 over his last three innings and a big score will not be far away.
The 24 year old spin bowling all-rounder has taken 10 wickets from his last four games. He hit 52 and took 2-16 against South Africa in his last appearance at the SCG.
Shaheen Shah Afridi
The left-arm pace bowler took his time to get going after a period out with injury but returned figures of 3-14 in Sydney last week and 4-22 in Adelaide on Sunday.
NZ vs PAK Team Forms:
NZ Team Form:
New Zealand have lost only one of their last five IT20s.
PAK Team Form:
Having lost their opening two games of this tournament, Pakistan are now targeting their fourth successive win.
Grand League Team: Pre-Toss
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Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Shan Masood, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris
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iHo: ★★★★ from The Telegraph
Posted on 28 October 2016.
Posted in: Announcements
'As Leo Tolstoy almost said: “All happy families are alike; each dysfunctional family is dysfunctional in its own way.” Folks, meet the Marcantonios, a bunch of Italian-descendant Americans who have so many axes to grind, and simmering resentments to boil, you feel they’re in urgent need of a group counsellor or perhaps tabloid talk-show host.'
'There’s his history teacher son Pill, whose marriage to African-American theologian Paul is on the skids, thanks to Pill’s consorting (with money not his own) with a millennial rent-boy called Eli. There’s Gus’s bisexual labor-lawyer daughter “Empty” whose theology partner Maeve is about to give birth. The respective sperm-donor is the youngest sibling, a building-contractor called V, whose anger-management is so poor that at one point he rams a bust of Garibaldi through the kitchen wall. The quietest of the bunch is Gus’s sister Clio, a former Maoist and member of the Peruvian militant group Shining Path who – in Sara Kestelman’s serene, feline performance of tolerant watchfulness – is almost a beacon of sanity.'
'What’s striking as ever is Kushner’s dramatic ambition and intellectual elan and the evening, moving towards dark pathos as the method of self-slaughter is confronted, is directed with great style by Michael Boyd on a monumental cross-section of a three-storey house, designed by Tom Piper.'
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The last time Robert Higley II and his wife Vycki discussed names for their second child, they were leaning toward Lauren Elizabeth. Instead, Vycki, who is eight months' pregnant, will name their daughter Robyn, in memory of her husband, who was killed in the World Trade Center attacks.
But Robert Higley, an insurance executive, wasn't just about to become a new father. He was moving into a new home in Fairfield, Conn., and had a new job with Aon Risk Management Services. Though he had been there just three months, he had recently received a promotion to run a national campaign and was in the middle of training when the first plane hit the north tower. Higley, who worked on the 92nd floor, called Vycki and said, "I'm in the other building and they're starting to evacuate." It was an agonizingly short conversation.
"He was wonderful, fun-loving, sarcastic and humorous," said Vycki, who went to New York with her 4-year-old daughter, Amanda, to provide DNA samples. He was also a man who loved gadgets and a devoted New York Yankees fan. The night before his death, he waited in the rain with six of his friends for more than two hours before the game was canceled.
Looking back, Vycki is thankful they spent the previous weekend connecting with friends and family. Instead of unpacking moving boxes, they went to a festival. Robert helped a relative set up her college dorm room, and the Higleys ate dinner with Vycki's family both Saturday and Sunday. "Three of his best friends--whom he has known since he was 4-- live in a five-minute radius," said Vycki. "Now I know how much they love (Amanda). It's a relief to know I have that."
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and Social History
| 12 April. Foraker Act confirms Puerto Rico as an unconsolidated territory of the United States.
Democratic National Convention nominates William Jennings Bryan for president; its platform condemns imperialism and the Gold Standard Act.
As expected, the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia renominates William McKinley for a second term as president. Despite his protests that he does not want the office, Theodore Roosevelt attends the convention in "Rough Rider" garb and accepts the nomination for vice-president.(Photo courtesy of the American Memory Home Page)
20 June. The revolt known to the West as the Boxer Rebellion breaks out in China.
September. In the worst natural disaster to date in U. S. history, a hurricane sweeps over Galveston, Texas, killing an estimated 6,000-7,000 of its 36,000 inhabitants.
|| Zitkala-Sa, Impressions of an Indian Childhood, The School Days of an Indian Girl, and An Indian Teacher among Indians published in the January, February, and March Atlantic Monthly.
Charles W. Chesnutt, The House Behind the Cedars
Mark Twain, "The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg"
Theodore Roosevelt, The Strenuous Age
5 June. Stephen Crane dies at Badenweiler, Germany
Theodore Dreiser, Sister Carrie
Smart Set (1900-1930)
| 10 January. Spindletop claim in Texas brings in oil, the first in that region.
4 March. McKinley is inaugurated for his second term as president.
6 September. President McKinley shot by Leon Czolgoz at the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, N. Y. He dies of his wounds on September 14 and Roosevelt is sworn in as president on the same day. (See early movies of the opening of the Exhibition and of McKinley's funeral at the American Memory Home Page.)
16 October. Roosevelt invites Booker T. Washington to the White House.
||Charles W. Chesnutt, The Marrow of Tradition
Frank Norris, The Octopus
| The United Mine Workers go on strike and the owners refuse to recognize the union; as tensions mount and negotiations fail, Roosevelt calls the two sides to the White House and successfully handles the situation.
Newlands Reclamation Act authorizes the building of irrigation dams across the West.
|| Ida Tarbell's expose of the oil monopoly, History of the Standard Oil Company, appears in McClure's Magazine.
Upton Sinclair, The Jungle
Jack London, The Iron Heel
Lincoln Steffens, The Shame of the Cities
Henry James, The Wings of the Dove
Ellen Glasgow, The Battle-Ground
Owen Wister, The Virginian
October. Frank Norris dies of appendicitis.
Susie King Taylor, Reminiscences of My Life in Camp with the 33d United States Colored Troops Late 1st S. C. Volunteers
| Department of Commerce and Labor created by Act of Congress; George B. Cortelyou is first secretary.
Commission to settle UMW dispute recommends shorter hours and a wage increase for the miners.
An eleven-minute Edison film, The Great Train Robbery, is shown in theaters. (Image courtesy of the Edison Papers at Rutgers University.)
3 November After the Hay-Herran Treaty with the Colombian government fails to resolve the issue of sovereignty over the proposed Canal Zone, a bloodless uprising occurs and, on November 4, Panamanian independence is declared. On 18 November, the Hay-Buneau-Varilla treaty gives the U. S. permanent rights to a 10-mile-wide strip of land in return for $10 million and annual payments.
17 December. Orville Wright flies 120 feet in 12 seconds in the first heavier-than-air machine.
|| W. E. B. DuBois, The Souls of Black Folk
W.E. B. DuBois,"The Talented Tenth"
Henry James, The Ambassadors
Jack London, The Call of the Wild
Mary Austin, The Land of Little Rain
Frank Norris, The Pit and The Responsibilities of the Novelist
| The Socialist Party nominates Eugene V. Debs for president. The Republicans nominate Roosevelt, who wins handily (by 2.5 million votes) over Democrat Alton B. Parker.
National Child Labor Committee formed.
Roosevelt Corollary extends the Monroe Doctrine from the Western Hemisphere to global U. S. "spheres of influence."
New York passes the first speed law for automobiles: 10 mph in cities, 20 mph in the countryside.
|| Henry James, The Golden Bowl
Jack London, The Sea-Wolf
Robert Herrick, The Common Lot
Death of Kate Chopin
| 5 September. Russo-Japanese War ends with treaty signed at Portsmouth, N. H.
Industrial Workers of the World union organized in Chicago.
11-13 July.In June, frustrated by the accommodationist tactics of Booker T. Washington, W. E. B. Du Bois invites African American leaders to a conference on political action and individual rights. On 11-13 July, 29 delegates from 14 states meet at Fort Erie near Niagara Falls, Ontario. They agree to a "Declaration of Principles" emphasizing educational and political equality, and they organize what would be called the Niagara Movement. Du Bois's "Address to the Nation" at the second annual meeting in 1906 calls for its members to obtain the five demands he outlines "By voting where we may vote, by persistent, unceasing agitation, by hammering at the truth, by sacrifice and work." The Niagara Movement holds annual meetings until 1909, when most of its members join with white liberals to form the N.A.A.C.P.
In the April issue of the Ladies' Home Journal, Grover Cleveland writes, "Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote. The relative positions to be assumed by man and woman in the working out of our civilization were assigned long ago by a higher intelligence."
|| William Dean Howells, "Editha"
Charles W. Chesnutt, The Colonel's Dream
Edith Wharton, The House of Mirth
Robert Herrick, The Memoirs of an American Citizen
| April. Roosevelt lambastes the press for its lurid exposure of social evils, calling journalists such as Upton Sinclair, Lincoln Steffens, Ida Tarbell, David Graham Phillips, and Ray Stannard Baker "muckrakers" after the man in Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress who could see nothing but filth.
18 April. San Francisco earthquake kills an estimated 500 people, and fire destroys much of the city.
30 June. To correct the conditions detailed in Sinclair's The Jungle, Congress passes the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act.
Roosevelt journeys to Panama to visit the Canal, begun this year.
|| Death of Paul Laurence Dunbar (b. 1872)
Jack London, White Fang
Mark Twain, What is Man?
Upton Sinclair, The Jungle
Muckraking articles: Ray Stannard Baker, The Railroads on Trial; David Graham Phillips, The Treason of the Senate.
| 21 March. U. S. Marines are sent to help put down a revolution in Honduras.
Panic of 1907. Financier J. P. Morgan manages the crisis, importing $100 million in gold to bolster U. S. currency.
Immigration law excludes Japanese workers.
Frank Lloyd Wright completes the Robie House near Chicago (more pictures).
|| Henry James, The American Scene
1907-9, New York Edition of James's work
Henry Adams, The Education of Henry Adams (privately printed)
Edith Wharton, The Fruit of the Tree
John T. McCutcheon, Congressman Pumphrey, the People's Friend (popular political humor)
| Choosing not to run again, Roosevelt picks William Howard Taft as his successor for the nomination for the presidency. The Democrats again nominate William Jennings Bryan, who loses to Taft.
Robert Henri, John Sloan, George Luks, William Glackens, Everett Shinn, and George Bellows form the "Ashcan School" of painters in Greenwich Village. Protesting the National Academy's conservative tastes and exclusion of their work, these artists hold their own successful exhibition at the Macbeth Gallery on February 3, 1908; the next year they are offered their own gallery at the National Academy's exhibition.
George Bellows's Both Members of this Club (1909) courtesy of American Visions.
October. Henry Ford introduces the Model T. It sells for about $850, gets about 25 miles to a gallon of gas, and can, says Ford, be purchased in any color the buyer wishes, as long as the buyer wants black. Colors were added the next year. By 1926, the year before the Model A replaces the Model T, the price drops to $310.
|| Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, The Shoulders of Atlas
Jack London, The Iron Heel
| W. E. B. DuBois (1868-1963) founds the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Bakelite, an early form of plastic, is patented.
W. C. Handy writes "Memphis Blues," the first blues to be written down.
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DivideBuy do have a soft-search function which can assess your eligibility without leaving a mark on your credit file. You can call into ourselves, or DivideBuy’s customer service team on 0800 085 0885, to find out more.
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Stroodles have landed in Spain! Our Pasta Straws are now available to buy from several Spanish retailers and are also stocked and served in drinks in multiple bars, restaurants and cafes across Spain, from Madrid to Barcelona.
Here at Stroodles HQ we are on a mission to help people make small positive changes that will impact the world, making it a brighter and more eco-friendly place. We all share this planet and if each one of us can make a few easy swaps the effect will be amazing. In the words of Zero-Waste blogger Anne-Marie Bonneau “Don’t let the zero in zero waste intimidate you. Zero merely represents a goal and reducing waste isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition.” We love this imperfect approach to environmental activism which highlights the importance of a lot of people doing their bit rather than a few people doing it all. One of the ways Stroodles are helping further our positive climate impact is by branching our movement and our famous Pasta Straws into Spain.
The demand for Stroodles is ever-increasing as more and more people are looking to reduce their plastic consumption. And we for one are so happy to be expanding our Stroodles family across the globe now into the sunniest country in Europe, Spain. Consumers in Spain can say Pasta La Vista to paper straws and hello to Stroodles by ordering from our website by clicking here.
We are delighted to say that Coffee Javea, Eat My Trip, and Matcha Gracias, some of Spain’s most eco-forward retailer chains, now stock our Stroodles Pasta Straws!
Coffee Javea is an Italian Coffee house founded in 2017 and located in the beautiful coastal town of Javea in the province of Alicante. What their customers really value is the expertise that Coffee Javea has to offer and the true care and passion they have for coffee. You can watch the process of coffee roasting in store, seeing how the beans transform from their raw green state to a yellow shade until finally developing into the rich brown coffee colour we all know and love. All their batches of coffee are small to ensure freshness, setting them apart from mass commercial producers.
Coffee Javea already have implemented eco-conscious initiatives such as becoming the first in Spain to entirely ban the use of disposable takeaway cups. And we are delighted that they are continuing to engage with sustainable initiatives through their use of our Stroodletastic pasta straws!
Eat My Trip
Eat My Trip is one of the hottest breakfast spots in Spain, with one café in Madrid and one café in Barcelona. Founded in 2018 by Genia Sukhacheva Eat My Trip has continued to grow and make people’s brunch dreams come true and now they have made our Stroodle dreams come true by using our pasta straws in many of their drinks!
The focus of Eat My Trip is on delicious, healthy and beautiful food and they certainly deliver on all of these aspects. Most of their menu is vegetarian but they have something for everyone including vegan and gluten free options. They also have bottomless mimosas that you can Stroodle – what’s not to love?
Matcha Gracias is Barcelona’s first ever Matcha-dedicated bar. This unique idea is the result of owners Georgy and Daria who fell in love with Matcha in Japan and wanted to bring some of the incredible well-being benefits of this tea to Spain. Their products not only look delicious (especially their Mille Crepe Cake) but they are also packed with antioxidants and are rich in fibre, chlorophyll and vitamins. So yes, you can have your cake and eat it!
We think that coming together with this innovative tea and coffee bar is a matcha-made in heaven! Look out for Stroodles Pasta Straws in some of their drinks.
Getting Spain Stroodling is such a thrilling chapter in Mr Stroodles quest to help the environment by providing the best (and tastiest) eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic straws. Thank you to all the Spanish businesses mentioned in this blog post for making this happen - we are so honoured that you believe in Stroodles and our mission, and that you are helping us to combat the effects of harmful plastic straws on our oceans.
We are so excited and curious to see what’s in store for Stroodles and we hope you are as well. This Pasta Straw journey has just begun, and we are looking forward to reaching even more milestones and adding to our list of Spanish customers, as well as welcoming new customers from all over the world. Join us in making a change. Be part of a greener world, be part of the Stroodles family!
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3 Best CPAP Machines (Updated Review for 2021)
Buying new medical equipment takes a good deal of research. Some CPAP machines out there cost a pretty penny. Others are not effective enough and won’t give you the relief you are looking for.
Even if you have expert advice from your doctor, looking for a CPAP machine can become disheartening. It can be very hard to find a good balance between pressure levels, comfort, and portability.
But whether you have sleep apnea or a different medical condition, this article will provide you with the information you need to finally get a good night’s sleep. We offer an unbiased look at CPAP machines. Reviews will span the upsides and downsides of each model.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at the best CPAP machines, starting with the AirSense 10. This is a very comfort-oriented device loaded with all the extras.
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Our Top Pick: ResMed AirSense™ 10 CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
The AirSense 10 is highly customizable, which makes it stand out compared to other CPAP machines. If you want a really effective humidifying system, you can’t go wrong with this one. It’s also relatively light, making it a great choice for anyone who travels a lot.
Here is a video that explains how to use and maintain this CPAP machine:
Let’s take a look at the upsides and downsides you need to keep in mind.
What makes this our top option?
This CPAP Machine Senses When You Fall Asleep and Increases Pressure as Needed
Most CPAP machines require you to enter the ideal pressure level manually. But the AirSense 10 comes with automated sensors that match the pressure to your needs at the moment. Additionally, it turns on and off automatically when you use the mask.
The Humidifier Is Highly Customizable
The heated humidifier comes with 9 different settings. Some users require low humidification levels or prefer to turn it off. On the other hand, you may want more intense humidification if you have problems with sneezing or a runny nose.
Expiratory Pressure Relief and Optional Heated Tube
This CPAP machine comes equipped with Expiratory Pressure Relief (EPR) technology. Put simply, it decreases the amount of pressure in your mask whenever you exhale. It’s up to you to adjust the level of this decrease to match your needs.
Additionally, you can purchase an optional heated tube that will prevent condensation from forming as you breathe.
It Tracks the Progress of Your CPAP Therapy for You
While the primary purpose of CPAP machines is to help you sleep, they also help you keep track of your health. The AirSense 10 makes this easier by providing you with very detailed data in a simple-to-read way. You won’t need to rely on any external software in order to read the results.
Extremely Clear Displays that Adjust to the Ambient Lighting
Just like everything else on this device, the display lighting levels are automated for your comfort: they go dimmer after you turn off the lights.
Many CPAP machines that come with a humidifier cause problems by being too loud. But that’s not the case here, as the AirSense 10 is designed to function with very little noise.
If you travel a lot and need a CPAP machine you can use wherever you go, this one could be the right choice for you. It’s easy to pack up and won’t weigh your luggage down too much either.
Our main reason for deducting points here is that this CPAP machine is somewhat expensive. All the extras are nice enough, but you may not need them all. There are more affordable options out there that can provide some of the same comforts.
Having a Humidifier Complicates Usage
While noise isn’t the problem here, you still have to deal with the added complications that come with any humidifier. You have to be careful about keeping it filled in exactly the right way.
Cleaning is another important issue. The standard water chamber isn’t designed for dishwasher cleaning.Although the manufacturer gives you the option to buy a separate, dishwasher-safe water chamber, you may not want to spend money on getting additional equipment after you’ve already spent quite a lot on this device.
The Automated On/Off Function May Not Work Well If You’re Using Low Pressure
Automation is an amazing feature but it does have some downsides. You probably want to manually check every function, at least at first. Keep in mind that some of them can get buggy.
The AirSense 10 is an extremely comfort-oriented, high-tech CPAP machine. Not only is it versatile and customizable, it does a lot of your work for you by applying complex algorithms that deduce your needs. While upkeep is a little more complicated than usual, this device is portable and very unobtrusive.
Click the button below to learn more about this CPAP machine and whether it’s worth the price:
The Best Affordable Option: DeVilbiss IntelliPAP Standard Plus CPAP Machine with SmartFlex
Here is a sleek and simple but extremely reliable portable CPAP machine. The heated humidifier is completely optional in this case.
SmartFlex technology is this manufacturer’s solution to the problem of expiratory pressure relief. Here is a video which explains how it works:
What makes this product worth it?
Here are the most important upsides to the IntelliPAP Standard Plus.
It Tracks Your Therapy for You
Keeping track of how your therapy is progressing is extremely important, and you need good data to do that. The IntelliPAP Standard Plus offers detailed reports on your exhales/inhales as well as any aberrations that happen during the night.
SmartCode is the built-in software that ties all these reports to a schedule, making sure you get a good idea of your own progress over time. Furthermore, everything about the display is simple to understand, even if you don’t have much experience with CPAP machines.
A Battery Backup Option
It’s extremely important not to let your overnight therapy get interrupted. If power outages are a potential issue, you should use the battery backup option. This simply means that your CPAP machine can easily switch to using a battery if the primary power source is interrupted for any reason.
Note: this option requires some preparation on your part. You need to find an appropriate battery power supply and keep it charged. Additionally, you have to invest in an extra IntelliPAP power cord, since it isn’t included with the CPAP machine.
Like the previous CPAP machine, this one offers a solution to the problem of exhaling against the high pressure in your mask. SmartFlex is a function that decreases pressure when it’s time to exhale. It performs smoothly enough that there’s no chance of the pressure change disrupting your sleep.
Detachable Heated Humidifier
Some people only feel the need to use humidification in the summer. Maybe you want it on some days but not others. This heated humidifier is both efficient and easy to detach.
An Extremely Portable Design
Not only is this CPAP machine travel-sized, it is also easy to pack, especially if you decide to leave your water chamber at home. The backup batteries are particularly useful when it comes to international travel.
Here are some issues you may run into if you decide to go with this product:
Cleaning It Is Difficult
Even without the humidifier, this CPAP machine has a design that makes cleaning a challenge. You will need to spend a considerable amount of time on it and you may need special cleaning supplies.
If you’ve never used a CPAP Machine before, this one may be quite confusing to operate. You will have to look for instructions online because the included how-to guide is very difficult to read.
Filling the humidifier is more complicated than on other devices. Additionally, the interface of this CPAP machine is minimalist but still overcrowded. Having a more distinctly marked On/Off button would have made it easier to use during the night.
The IntelliPAP Standard Plus is a great portable option with some very useful optional accessories. Since it provides comfort and great therapy tracking opportunities, this is the best CPAP machine in a lower price range. At the same time, using and maintaining it can cause some issues.
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The Best CPAP Machine to Track on Your Phone: 3B Medical Luna CPAP Machine with Integrated H60 Heated Humidifier
Here is a simple and very user-friendly CPAP machine that can achieve great results. This device uses Wi-Fi connection to send data to your phone, allowing you to track the way your therapy is progressing.
Here is a good basic introduction to using the Luna CPAP machine:
So, what are the ups and downs of using this product?
We like the Luna CPAP machine for many reasons, and here are the most important points:
Excellent Data Tracking Options
This device gathers all the data you generate while you’re asleep. This gets forwarded directly to the iCode app you can install on your smartphone. The app can provide you and your doctors with very detailed insight into your condition.
Solid Pressure Relief for Exhalations
The Reslex feature lets you decrease the pressure during exhalations by a pre-determined amount. While this setting isn’t quite as refined as in our top pick, it’s sure to let you feel more comfortable.
Ramp Feature to Match Your Sleep Patterns
As you fall asleep, your breathing patterns will naturally change. The best CPAP machines can match your breathing as it changes during the night. In this case, the Luna Ramp feature lets you set the best pressure decrease in advance.
While it may take you some time to figure out which setting will bring you the best results, you can be sure that your sleep will become deeper and more refreshing.
Clear Display and User Interface
The Luna is designed to be easy to use at any time of the day or night. There is a large and bright screen that will provide you with clear updates. Furthermore, there are warning sounds in case something goes wrong.
You can make your sleeping experience a lot more comfortable by using this humidifier. You will get clear directions that will help you figure out how to refill the water chamber and keep it clean. It’s somewhat simpler to use than other humidifiers.
There are a few downsides that complicate the use of this device.
It Is Too Loud
While it’s not the noisiest CPAP machine available, it does come with an audible whirr. Light sleepers might want to look for a different model.
Depending on a Wi-Fi Connection Isn’t Ideal
High-tech solutions aren’t the best for everyone. Connectivity issues can lead to loss of data. Additionally, this isn’t the best choice for you if you don’t have a smartphone or don’t enjoy using one.
Finding the Right Reslex and Ramp Settings Is A Challenge
Automated devices like the AirSense 10 are more convenient to use. In the case of the Luna CPAP Machine, you will need to do some experimentation before you achieve maximum comfort.
This CPAP machine is user-friendly but it does require some effort on your part before it can function perfectly. If simplicity is what you’re looking for, a different CPAP machine might be better. But if you like the thought of using your phone to track your therapy, this is the best option for you.
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Didn’t Make the Cut
There is a huge selection out there when it comes to CPAP machines. Reviews in this article only focused on the very best options. Here are a few CPAP machines that have major upsides but aren’t as good as our three favorite choices.
The IntelliPAP Standard CPAP machine is a little bit cheaper but a lot less comfortable than the Standard Plus model. We only recommend this device to people who require low-pressure settings, as it lacks SmartFlex technology. In all other cases, the price difference doesn’t make up for the difference in quality.
If you want to go for the smallest possible option, the Transcend© Auto Mini CPAP™ machine could be great for you. It’s small, light, and perfect for traveling. At the same time, the device is very loud and doesn’t live up to current standards when it comes to therapy tracking.
The Philips DreamStation Pro CPAP machine offers solid performance in all respects. It provides a considerable amount of comfort and it is very user-friendly. However, the device is not cheap and doesn’t offer extra benefits such as automation.
Some of the main questions you need to take into account before buying a CPAP machine:
Do You Need a Humidifier?
Regularly using a CPAP machine can cause a dry mouth and irritate you into sneezing. Sometimes, it causes a stuffy nose which can disrupt your sleep just as much as the original problem did. The American Sleep Apnea Association recommends using a heated humidifier as a solution to this problem, especially for CPAP machine users over sixty.
Can Expiratory Pressure Relief Help?
Many people find it extremely difficult to exhale while using a CPAP machine. This can cause feelings of claustrophobia as well as profound physical discomfort. EPR can make a significant difference, especially for people who require high-pressure settings.
Do CPAP Machines Have to Be Loud?
While some noise is inevitable, you want your CPAP machine to be quiet enough to let you fall asleep quickly and deeply. Even the lightest sleepers should be able to find models that will work for them. Going for an option that has no built-in humidifier can be a good way to keep noise levels down.
What about Warranties?
Since they’re a long-term investment, you probably want a CPAP machine that’s under warranty. Make sure to check the conditions very carefully, as some manufacturers won’t extend the warranty to water damage.
A Final Word
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