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Check out this all sassy notepad that will make writing down notes a fun time!
Saucy notepads from our favorite drag diva, Marzipan. Duotone, 200-sheet notepad. | 2019-04-20T22:22:31 | https://echostore.ph/collections/stationary-supplies/products/chorva-nuni-nuni |
WildCare, Inc. is a nonprofit wildlife hospital located in Eastham that is dedicated to the rescue and release of injured and orphaned wildlife on Cape Cod. WildCare operates a Wildlife Helpline and rehabilitates over 1,300 animals per year — everything from bald eagles to deer mice.
WildCare’s Executive Director Stephanie Ellis will cover “what to do” when you find animals in distress, who to call on Cape Cod, and will provide tips for living with our wild neighbors at this lecture. A rehabilitated Eastern Screech Owl will be will be the star of this wild encounter. | 2019-04-18T12:57:09 | https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/events/adult-speaker-series-living-wild-neighbors-feb-08-2018/ |
Sogeti has signed a seven-year contract with the Belgian Federal Public Service (FPS) Finance. Sogeti will support the FPS Finance in the testing of the maintenance of its financial application landscape. This includes highly visible applications like Tax On Web. The FPS Finance is responsible for the finances of the Federal Government and taxation and, with almost 23.000 employees, is the biggest federal department in Belgium.
Sogeti will enter a co-sourcing model in which the company delivers resources that support FPS Finance in their operational test activities. Sogeti will also support the department in the development of the internal testing methodologies. This will allow FPS Finance to grow its testing maturity and to concentrate on its core competences.
The objectives of the contract encompass an increased efficiency and sustainability of the fiscal applications, and a guaranteed management and reduction of costs. Sogeti Belgium is a known and trusted partner for the FPS Finance. From 2011 until 2013 Sogeti Belgium was already responsible for the creation of the test competence center for the SPF Finance. | 2019-04-19T14:27:08 | https://www.sogeti.be/explore/press-releases/sogeti-belgium-signs-seven-year-testing-contract-with-belgian-federal-public-service-finance/ |
Article by Matthew Ellison of UA Europe containing an in-depth discussion and explanation of the new Responsive Layout feature in MadCap Flare 12 - why you might need it, how to use it, and a comparison with other responsive technologies including the Foundation Framework.
Published in ISTC Communicator, Summer 2016.
How does Responsive Layout work?
How do I create a responsive Layout?
One of the most interesting challenges for web designers in recent years has been to create layouts that succeed on the wide range of device types use to browse the Internet. This has given rise to so-called responsive design, which typically uses a combination of the float property and CSS media queries to ensure that layouts adapt and reflow for a range of different screen sizes and orientations. This technology has been behind the scenes of the responsive HTML5 skins available in Flare since version 10. However, it has not been possible to use responsive design techniques within topic content without resorting to hand-coding of media queries or use of the Foundation Framework (described later in this article). Until, that is, the recent release of version 12 with its brand new "Responsive Layout" feature.
Although the new feature is an exciting innovation, don't be under the misapprehension that you'll be using it on a regular basis during your day-to-day authoring. Most content that we create as technical authors tends to be simple in layout, consisting of a single main flow of text, images, and tables. For such content, we don't need any special techniques other than perhaps setting a maximum width for images and tables so that they scale automatically on smaller screens. Where Responsive Layout could be useful, however, is on your Help system's home page or on other landing pages that present a set of options laid out as a grid. An example of such a layout is shown below.
In a nutshell, the Responsive Layout feature enables you to define, for a set of HTML blocks, a different grid layout for each of the three different standard screen sizes: Web (large), Tablet (medium), and Mobile (small). For example, you might want a set of six images, with an accompanying text hyperlink beneath each, to be displayed as two rows of three blocks on a large screen, three rows of two blocks on a tablet, and a single column of blocks stacked on top of each other on a mobile phone. The diagram below illustrates these three different layouts.
Responsive Layout enables you to achieve this by dividing the full width of the screen into 12 notional equal parts. You then express the width of each block within the grid in terms of these parts. For example, if you specify a width of 6, you are saying that the block should be resized to fill exactly half the width of the screen. Blocks are placed side-by-side from left to right when there is space available, but if the next block would cause the total width of the row to exceed 12 parts, then the block is placed beneath to start a new row. So specifying a width of 4 for each of six items would result in two rows of three items. The values for the widths are shown in the diagram above.
Open the Responsive Layout window by clicking the new icon on the Home ribbon. In the Responsive Layout window, a grid is called a "Row", and an individual HTML block within the grid is called a "Cell". You need to enter different numbers in the Cell Width fields for each of the three media types (Web, Tablet, and Mobile). Note that you are also able to enter a Cell Offset value for each cell, which results in the cell being indented from the left. For detailed instructions on how to create a responsive layout, refer to the Flare Help at bit.ly/1Wept6q.
If you have a strict policy of leaving the style sheet untouched in each of your Flare projects, then it is important to understand that as you create new responsive layouts by (for example) adding new row styles and changing cell widths, you are actually editing the style sheet that is associated with the topic. For this reason, you may want to make use of the new feature in Flare 12 that enables you to link specific topics to a different style sheet that is applied as an override to the project's Master style sheet. This would enable you to add the required CSS code for the responsive layout to this topic-level style sheet and to leave the project style sheet untouched.
Foundation Framework: This predefined CSS framework is included within your published Flare project. You can use it to apply special classes to your content that specifies how it should be laid out for the three basic screen sizes (large, medium, and small). Like Flare's Responsive Layout window, it is based on dividing the screen width into 12 equal segments. For more information, see foundation.zurb.com.
CSS3 Flexbox: this is a layout mode built into CSS3 that enables you to achieve complex responsive layouts very simply using standard CSS properties. For more information, see bit.ly/1XiXcdv.
The advantages of using the Responsive Layout window are that you don't have to write any code, and that your layouts are shown correctly within Flare's XML Editor (which does not correctly render Foundation or Flexbox content).
The new Responsive Layout window in Flare 12 provides a way for authors to set up responsive grid-based layouts without needing to work directly with CSS code. It might be useful for specific types of topic such as the home page or other landing pages. | 2019-04-20T05:06:41 | http://uaeurope.com/articles/ResponsiveLayoutMadCapFlare.html |
This entry was posted in blockhead, Music and tagged billy woods, blockhead, dour candy, Lodeck, marq spekt, remix by Blockhead. Bookmark the permalink.
I like the original and this one too. Very different atmospherics. The original has more spaced out beats which gives Woods room to move and the remix has a more driving edge to it better for a posse cut. I give the edge to the original, Woods kills it on that one.
It’s been driving me crazy trying to figure this out… During the “Just can’t trust it” vocal sample, what is the other sample that sounds like “ding!”?
There’s a ding in there? I have no clue. It’s just part of the original hook slowed down coupled with Chuck d saying “Here come the drums”.
I guess it’s just part of the Public Enemy sample. I thought I recognized it from somewhere else.
Thoughts on the remix in general would be a good read. | 2019-04-23T15:01:12 | https://phatfriend.com/2013/07/30/peep-the-tinsletown-remix-feat-lodeck-and-marq-spekt/ |
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, and Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, called a response from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) “inadequate and unresponsive” after the agency acknowledged problems with its online Social Security retirement calculator, but failed to fully address the problems or adequately fix them.
The Chairmen note the agency’s retirement calculations are still off by hundreds of dollars per year for the typical worker.
The full response to the CFPB can be viewed here.
The CFPB’s original letter can be viewed here. | 2019-04-18T22:21:29 | https://www.budget.senate.gov/chairman/oversight/consumer-bureau-response-to-broken-retirement-tool-inadequate-and-unresponsive |
BirdLife International (2019) Species factsheet: Cacicus cela. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/04/2019. Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2019) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/04/2019. | 2019-04-23T22:55:47 | http://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/103792683 |
Applicants may apply for a one-year general support grant ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. Support funds are designed to enable a non-profit organization to enhance its capacity and/or direct program activities between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. Applications are due on Friday, May 3, 2019 5p EST and funding announcements will be made by June 28, 2019.
Please review WHDC Grant Making Procedures before applying.
To begin an application, go directly to WHDC grants application portal.
West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) is a New York City-based nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization incorporated in 2011 whose mission is to promote increased economic opportunities and quality of life to sustain a vibrant West Harlem. WHDC’s core program areas are education, workforce and economic development, and affordable housing. With its slogan “solutions through collaborations”, WHDC partially achieves its mission through grantmaking to nonprofit organizations to provide services that benefit the residents of New York City’s Manhattan Community District 9 (MCD9), more commonly referred to as West Harlem. The boundaries of MCD9 are defined as: South to North from 110th Street to 155th Street; East to West from Manhattan, Morningside, St. Nicholas, Bradhurst, Edgecombe Avenues to the Hudson River. | 2019-04-25T18:13:11 | https://westharlemdc.org/news/whdc-updates/whdc-updates-whdc-updates/2019cbg-release/ |
It was another great day today in what may be one of our most successful ever digs on the site of Elsyng Palace. We've now fully excavated and recorded the remains of the mortar surface which once held the glazed floor tiles we have been recovering all week, as well as the other distinctive area of pebbles and chalk.
Meanwhile, the extension in the north-west corner of the trench was further excavated -- this forms a square enclosure and features a small square of bricks in its center -- we now think this is a (originally wooden) staircase with a central column.
The construction of the walls of this feature have turned out to be a messy mixture of brick and tile courses, rather than just tiles as we first thought, though it still seems likely that the walls were supporting a timber framed construction -- it's interesting that this is all definately not workmanship of the highest quality despite the fact that it seems to date to the period when the palace had come into royal hands. It may be that these structures were built in something of a hurry in anticipation of the arrival of the royal court.
We've continued to make some fascinating finds, most notably today we found a concentration of what looks like a variety of iron tools including a splendid hammer head (pictured) which stil contains the remains of the wooden handle in its socket, as well as what may be a file, possibly a chisel and a small chisel blade that may have been part of the hammer head or possibly a tool in its own right.
In light of this, second, third and even fourth opinions have been circulating about the three-pronged iron object we found on day three, which may turn out to be some sort of tool after all.
We have still not seen the ends of our building so we still don't have a clear idea of its overall size, so further extensions have been opened to the north and west of the trench. Tomorrow is the last day of the dig and so our last chance to answer this question, although in light of the successes of the week it's unlikely any of our diggers will complain if we have to come back to the same spot next year! | 2019-04-23T19:59:03 | http://www.enfarchsoc.org/news/2016-07-16-forty-hall-summer-dig-day-5/ |
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How do I enable pop-ups on my Lumia 640?
Trying to enable pop-ups on my lumia 640 xl?
Don't understand what you mean by "pop-ups." That can mean many different things to many different people. Please register for an account, return to this thread, and explain to us exactly what you are trying to accomplish, with an example if possible.
Lumia 710 bluetooth sharing problem, any help?
How can I sell my Proline SP 4 phone if the screen doesn't work?
How can I install an apk app on my Microsoft 535 mobile phone? | 2019-04-25T03:49:21 | https://forums.windowscentral.com/microsoft-lumia-640/425029-how-do-i-enable-pop-ups-my-lumia-640-a.html |
This is a place that any real watch lover should visit.
It could be said that the end game of watch collecting is, quite objectively, vintage Patek Philippe wristwatches. It is this narrow niche of high-collecting that regularly sets records at auction – with rare perpetual calendars, chronographs, and world-timers selling for hundreds of thousand of dollars, and often into the $1,000,000 plus range.
Typically, the only place to see watches such as these - you know, the famous reference 1518 perpetual calendar chronograph (the first of its kind), the later 2499 (a case for which could be made as the most perfectly balanced watch ever made), the neo-classic 3970, and the ultimate modern watch, the 5970 - would be at auction. Sotheby's, Christie's, Antiquorum, and Bonhams all do battle with one another every season to secure as many of these rare Pateks as possible - but rarely do they amass more than a handful at a time.
Enter Michael Safdie. Michael Safdie is a self-made man, born and raised in New York, who made a living working in his family's business of fine art, and at a very young age became a passionate watch collector. Like so many others, he was entranced by Patek Philippe, and became, over a period of three decades, one of the world's most prominent collectors of Patek Philippe, both vintage and new. He amassed what is, quite simply, an otherworldly collection of Pateks.
But, after thirty years of collecting, one can grow tired. And Safdie loves his Pateks as much today as he did when he was building his collection, but now has a different goal - instead of finding all the most important Pateks in the world for himself, he wants to share them all with the public. You see, Michael Safdie has just opened what could arguably be called the world's first independent Patek Philippe museum, Madison Fine Time.
This former art gallery on 61st and Madison here in NYC now serves as a living mecca of the great Pateks of yesteryear, and a glance in the window will reveal a veritable bevy of mega-watches - the type of thing that you simply will not find anywhere else.
And that's the point. Safdie has built a reputation for himself among the watch lovers of the world as one of the most astute collectors there are, and you will only find the finest vintage pieces at Madison Fine Time. Did we mention Safdie is now using the same mindset used to build his own collection to help others find world-class Pateks? He is. And that means that not only can you visit this well-appointed shop on 61st street to see the most impressive collection of watches in New York, but you can also go home with them too.
Safdie's goal is to share his love of vintage Patek Philippe with the world, and in doing so is offering a truly one of a kind shopping experience for the serious watch buyer. The chance to see EVERY major important Patek Philippe reference of the 20th century, under one roof, next to each other, and available for purchase at fair market prices is simply unheard of. Madison Fine Time will usher in a new wave of Patek buying in certainly New York and the US, but potentially the world, too. There is just nothing like this, anywhere.
Madison Fine Time is located at 25 East 61st Street in New York City. There is no website (so don't bother searching), and, for now, viewings are by appointment only. They can be reached at [email protected] or 212.355.8200 with inquiries, and we strongly encourage all of our readers, even if they're not interested in buying something, to check out Madison Time in New York. Understanding the watches of last century will play a vital role in appreciating today's pieces, and Madison Time will provide you with an unparalleled look at horological history. | 2019-04-20T20:27:42 | https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/video-introducing-madison-fine-time-new-yorks |
To improve the quality of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) the CR guideline from the Dutch Royal Society for Physiotherapists (KNGF) has been updated. This guideline can be considered an addition to the 2011 Dutch Multidisciplinary CR guideline, as it includes several novel topics.
A systematic literature search was performed to formulate conclusions on the efficacy of exercise-based interventions during all CR phases in patients with CHD. Evidence was graded (1–4) according the Dutch evidence-based guideline development (EBRO) criteria. In case of insufficient scientific evidence, recommendations were based on expert opinion. This guideline comprised a structured approach including assessment, treatment and evaluation.
Recommendations for exercise-based CR were formulated covering the following topics: preoperative physiotherapy, mobilisation during the clinical phase, aerobic exercise, strength training, and relaxation therapy during the outpatient rehabilitation phase, and adoption and monitoring of a physically active lifestyle after outpatient rehabilitation.
There is strong evidence for the effectiveness of exercise-based CR during all phases of CR. The implementation of this guideline in clinical practice needs further evaluation as well as the maintenance of an active lifestyle after supervised rehabilitation.
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common causes of mortality in the Netherlands, with mortality rates of 5724 in men and 4125 for women, in the year 2011 . Multidisciplinary cardiac rehabilitation (CR) reduces mortality rates by 32 % . The main goals of CR are to increase physical and psychosocial recovery after a cardiac event and to reduce the risk for recurrent cardiac events by improving lifestyle (‘cardiovascular risk management’) [3, 4, 5, 6, 7].
Exercise training constitutes an important part of CR and is usually conducted by physiotherapists (PTs). The intervention is aimed at improving exercise capacity and optimising daily physical functioning in relation to individual physical activity limitations and participation restrictions . Also, exercise programs should induce inactive patients to develop and maintain an active lifestyle, and consequently lower their future cardiovascular risk .
The importance and the exact content of an adequate CR exercise protocol is not always sufficiently appreciated . Recently, it was reported that among Dutch CR centres, considerable variation exists in methods for determination of exercise intensity, training intensity and volume, and uniformity of physiotherapeutic interventions . A possible explanation for this is that both the 2011 multidisciplinary CR guideline and the 2005 CR guideline by the Dutch Royal Society for Physiotherapists (KNGF) lack clear practical guidance for PTs. Moreover, many international guidelines and position statements are not specifically aimed at the practical application of exercise-based CR [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14]. Therefore, an updated clinical practice guideline on exercise-based CR was developed by the KNGF, describing optimal physiotherapy care during all phases of CR, including assessment, treatment and evaluation. This paper sums up the main conclusion and recommendations.
This guideline was systematically developed according to the Physiotherapy Guidelines Development in the Netherlands method . The guideline development group (GDG) consisted of the following disciplines: PTs representing the KNGF, movement scientists, epidemiologists, a representative of the 2011 Dutch multidisciplinary CR guideline committee and a cardiologist representing the CR section of Dutch Society of Cardiology. An external group from relevant disciplines reviewed the draft versions of the guideline. The members of the GDG and the external members did not have any conflicts of interest.
A computerised literature search was undertaken in the Cochrane library, Medline, PEDro-database, Cinahl and relevant national and international guidelines of CR [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 16], using the following keywords: heart disease, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), acute myocardial infarction (AMI), unstable angina pectoris (UAP), angina pectoris (AP), acute or elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), CR, preoperative and postoperative care, exercise and physiotherapy.
Recommendations for the efficacy of exercise-based CR were based on systematic reviews or meta-analyses, if available completed with more recent random-clinical trials (RCT). Methodological quality of RCT’s was scored on the PEDro scale . Only studies with a PEDro score of more than 5 points out of 10 were included. The level of evidence of the conclusions based on literature has been categorised on the basis of the Dutch national agreements (EBRO/CBO). A distinction was made between four levels, based on the quality of the articles from which the evidence was obtained (Table 1).
If there was insufficient evidence, recommendations were based on consensus within the GDG. Additionally, other aspects were used to determine recommendations such as: clinical relevance, safety, patient and professional perspective, availability of devices and resources, health organisations, juridical consequences, ethnical and organisational aspects, and possibilities to confirm this guideline to other monodisciplinary and multidisciplinary CR guidelines.
PPT is recommended for patients at increased risk of developing postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) after CABG (Table 2) . PPT reduces mortality, morbidity (fewer airways infections), duration of ventilation and length of hospital stay (Level 1) .
If a patient is referred for exercise-based CR prior to CABG, the following information should be provided: diagnosis, comorbidities, medication, and the time span before surgery. PPT should comprise inspiratory muscle training (IMT) using an inspiratory threshold device, coughing, huffing and breathing techniques (to promote sputum evacuation and stimulate optimum ventilation). In addition, aerobic training to preserve or improve physical fitness should be considered (in consultation with the patient’s cardiologist). It is recommended to start IMT at least 2 weeks, and if possible 4 weeks before surgery, at a frequency of 7 days a week using 20 min sessions at an intensity of 30 % of maximum inspiration pressure (PI max). The resistance should be adjusted once a week on the basis of the Borg scale (0–10). If the Borg score (0–10) is < 5, the resistance should be increased by 5 %.
An increased PI max (and inspiratory endurance time) to the highest possible extent – measured using a PI max meter.
Relative rest is recommended during the patient’s stay on the CCU after an acute cardiac event or after their stay at the ICU following CABG (level 4).
The PT checks for problems of mucus clearance and ventilation. Treatment is given if necessary (as indicated by the pulmonologist or other specialist). The perioperative pulmonary treatment by the PT involves explaining the purpose of physiotherapy, teaching the patient techniques to improve ventilation and to mobilise and cough up sputum (breathing, huffing and coughing techniques).
Dynamic mobilisation exercise results in a faster recovery and a better physical health at discharge in CABG patients (level 1) [20, 21] and other CHD patients (level 4) compared with rest, and is therefore recommended during the clinical phase.
The cardiologist provides the PT prior to the mobilisation phase with the following medical referral information: reason for referral, diagnosis, date of the event or treatment, medication use (type and dosage regime), complications or comorbidities, planned date of hospital admission, and any further diagnostic information deemed relevant by the cardiologist. The clinical mobilisation phase should include functional exercises, such as ADL-related exercises, walking and stair climbing, at an early stage. Exercise intensity should be decreased or exercise should be discontinued if the patient shows signs of excessive strain, such as angina, impaired pump function (shortness of breath disproportionate to exertion, abnormal fatigue disproportionate to exertion, increased peripheral/central oedema), arrhythmias (high heart rate not in proportion to exertion, irregular heartbeat, changes in known arrhythmias), abnormal increase or decrease of blood pressure, fainting, dizziness and vegetative reactions (excessive perspiring, pallor). During this phase, the PT explains the nature of the patient’s CHD and/or the surgery, the further course of the CR program, ways of coping with cardiac and other symptoms and the CHD itself, ways to recognise signs of excessive strain and the way the intensity of activities at home can be gradually increased.
The patient knows how to cope with their symptoms and is able to intensify and expand their ADL activities.
In some exceptional cases, patients may not have met these goals at the time of discharge from hospital, due to psychosomatic, social or severe physical problems. Such patients may be referred for clinical admission to a specialised multidisciplinary CR centre.
Outpatient rehabilitation consists of an intake / assessment procedure, a treatment phase and an evaluation, which will be discussed chronologically in the following section.
At the start of the outpatient rehabilitation phase, all eligible patients should be referred for an intake procedure, carried out by a member of the rehabilitation team, preferably by using the Dutch Clinical Algorithm for patient needs in CR . During this screening procedure, it is decided which interventions are indicated (Fig 1.).
If a patient is referred for an exercise program, an additional assessment should be performed to evaluate the nature and severity of the patient’s health problem in relation to their physical functioning and the extent to which it can be modified.
This assessment focuses on identification of impairments of bodily functions, limitations of activities, restrictions of participation and health problems that may influence the choice of exercise activities to be included in the exercise program (Fig. 2). Limitations of activities may regard their nature, duration and/or quality. The PT analyses the performance of problematic activities that were identified using the patient-specific symptoms instrument . The performance of the problematic activities can be graded in terms of duration and intensity, perceived fatigue (Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale 6–20) and in terms of anxiety, chest pain and dyspnoea. When a maximum or symptom-limited exercise test has not been performed at baseline, or for (interim) evaluation of the exercise goals, the functional capacity can be determined by the Shuttle walk test (SWT) [24, 25] or the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) . The MET method and/or the Specific Activity Scale (SAS) can be used to estimate whether any discrepancy between the actual performance level and the target level can be eliminated with a suitable exercise program, and also for (interim) evaluation of the exercise program. Based on the results of the assessment procedure, rehabilitation goals will be defined (Fig. 2).
The physiotherapeutic treatment during the outpatient rehabilitation phase comprises 3 modalities: information / advice, a tailored exercise program and a relaxation program (Fig. 3).
Based on the individual goals, patients’ preferences and limitations established during the assessment procedure in combination with results of the maximum or symptom-limited exercise test and safety criteria, a definite exercise program is composed. These safety criteria are shown in Table 3.
If these criteria are violated or if signs of excessive strain occur during exercise, such as severe fatigue or dyspnoea, angina, unexpected increase in breathing rate (> 40 breaths per minute), pulse pressure reduction (≥ 10 mmHg), reduction of systolic blood pressure during exercise (> 10 mmHg) and increasing ventricular or supraventricular arrhythmias, the exercise session will be terminated. In the early stages of the exercise program, the PT systematically measures the patient’s blood pressure and heart rate (and rhythm) before, during and after the exercise session. This supervised period is extended if any arrhythmias, ischaemia, angina, blood pressure abnormalities or supraventricular or ventricular ectopy occur during exercising.
The tailored exercise program may comprise practising skills and activities (to enable patients to utilise their general or strength endurance in motor activities), aerobic endurance training, local and strength endurance training, practising functions/activities, and/or training to reduce risk factors. In the case of comorbidities, the GDG recommends starting the exercise program based on the exercise principles relating to the most restrictive pathology or disorder.
Aerobic exercise results in a reduction of general and cardiac mortality and morbidity rates, the number of non-fatal recurrent AMIs, and risk factors, as well as in a significant increase in exercise capacity, and is therefore recommended (Level 1) [9, 28, 29, 30, 31]. High-intensity interval training (HIT) may be recommended because it appears to be more effective than moderate-intensity endurance training (Level 2) . If HIT is applied, the cardiologist should be informed and safety criteria should be closely adhered to.
The patient’s exercise capacity can be increased by means of aerobic endurance and interval training, preceded by warming up and followed by cooling down. The exercise principles to be applied depend on the goals of the physiotherapy and the patient’s physical condition. If the goal is to improve the patient’s exercise capacity, the training level can be gradually increased over a number of sessions from 50 to 80 % of VO2 peak/ heart rate reserve, 20–30 min per session, ≥ 2–3 times a week. HIT typically consists of four 4-minute blocks, during which the patient exercises at an intensity of 80–90 % of their VO2 peak/ heart rate reserve, with 3 min of active recovery during which they exercise at 40–50 % of their VO2 peak/ heart rate reserve. Interval training may be indicated for patients in poor physical condition not able to perform exercise of long duration; if the patient is in sufficiently good physical condition, both endurance training and interval training can be used. In both cases an initial 2 week phase of training at 40–50 % of VO2peak/ heart rate reserve is recommended.
Exercise intensity should be based on the results of a maximum or symptom-limited exercise test. The optimised exercise zone can be calculated using the Karvonen formula, which calculates the exercise heart rate as a percentage of the heart rate reserve, added to the resting heart rate . If respiratory gas analysis was performed during a maximum or symptom-limited exercise testing (because of unexplained dyspnoea or comorbidity [COPD]), exercise intensity should preferably be based on a percentage of VO2 peak, VO2 reserve or the ventilatory or anaerobic threshold, converted into heart rate or wattage. If the patient is on beta-blockers, the exercises should be based on the results of the maximum or symptom-limited exercise test with beta-blocker use. If the patient’s heart rate increase during the maximum or symptom-limited exercise test is severely limited, the exercise intensity should be based on a percentage of the maximum capacity expressed in wattage or METs, and/or a Borg score (6–20).
Strength training is recommended as an adjunct to aerobic exercise . Strength training increases muscle strength and strength endurance, resulting in a reduction of activity limitations and increased participation, especially among older (and fragile) patients, who experience exertion-related limitations due to lack of muscle strength and strength endurance (Level 1) . Submaximal strength training is not advised for patients who underwent surgery by sternotomy during the first 8 weeks. Symmetrical functional exercises within the pain threshold can be conducted after 6 weeks (in order to prevent a frozen shoulder) (Level 4).
Muscle strength can be improved using 8–10 exercises of the large muscle groups, at a frequency of 2–3 times a week (depending on the goals) against a resistance that is gradually increased from 50 % to 70–80 % of the one-repetition maximum (1RM). Exercising should preferably start with 2 weeks at 30–40 % of 1RM. The GDG recommends estimating the maximum strength on the basis of the 4–7RM, and then approaching the training load by using the pyramid diagram (Fig. 4).
Table 4 shows a broad specification of the training variables for the various priorities within the exercise program.
A relaxation program (including breathing therapy) is recommended in CHD patients. A relaxation program reduces cardiac mortality and morbidity, and has a favourable effect on physical, psychological and social parameters (including resting heart rate and fear of exercise) (Level 1) , and appears to be superior in combination with an exercise program compared with only an exercise program (level 2) .
CHD patients should attend 2 sessions to try out the relaxation program. If the program proves beneficial, they attend a further 4–6 sessions lasting 60–90 min each. The relaxation program integrates cognitive therapy and physical relaxation exercises. The cognitive themes addressed include understanding the value of rest, the balance between exertion and rest, the influence of psychological factors on physical functioning and differentiating between cardiac factors in relation to stress, anger, depression and pressure of time. Instructions for relaxation can be given during exercising (active relaxation) or at rest (passive relaxation), partly in the context of warming up and cooling down, and partly as a separate relaxation program.
In addition to a ‘continuous’ evaluation over the entire course of the exercise program, more comprehensive interim evaluations should be carried out at least every 4 weeks, as well as at the end of the CR program. If patients only partially attained their goals, but are likely not to continue the rehabilitation activities independently (at home), the CR program is prolonged or the patient is referred to a primary care physiotherapy practice. If patients did not attain their goals and it seems likely that they have attained their maximum achievable level, they should be referred back to the multidisciplinary CR team to explore other treatment options.
Table 5 shows the intended outcome for each physiotherapeutic goal, instruments recommended for interim and final evaluation and the final targets that should be pursued. The PT also evaluates whether the patient has acquired sufficient knowledge about secondary prevention, and evaluates the goals of the relaxation program.
The PT should report to the multidisciplinary CR team about the treatment process, the treatment outcomes and the recommendations (aftercare). This should happen at least at the end of the treatment, but possibly also during the treatment period. In addition, the PT informs the patient’s cardiologist, family physician and, if applicable, their rehabilitation physician or company doctor. The CR is then either continued or concluded, after consultation with the multidisciplinary team.
Patients are advised to continue exercise to reduce the cardiac risk profile after the CR (Level 1) [37, 38]. A follow-up is recommended to encourage inactive patients to become physically active again (Level 3) .
Patients may be referred to exercise programs offered by certified exercise facilities, but may also individually make use of regular sports facilities. Patients with CHD who are unable to maintain an active lifestyle without assistance, or have not yet attained all the physical goals during the outpatient phase, but are deemed to be capable of doing so, should participate in an exercise program which is designed in accordance with the KNGF guideline for exercise interventions in CHD , or an equivalent KNGF-accredited intervention, supervised by a primary care PT who has completed additional training. Monitoring is important in order to identify any relapses at an early stage and intervene. The GDG recommends monitoring the patient’s active lifestyle (preferably after 6 and 12 months), by activity monitoring devices and or telephone or using a web-based or printed questionnaire.
This guideline provides an evidence-based instrument to assist in practical and clinical decision-making during exercise-based CR in all phases of CR. Strong evidence is found for preoperative physiotherapy, mobilisation at an early stage in the clinical phase, aerobic exercise, strength training and relaxation therapy during the outpatient rehabilitation phase, and the adoption and monitoring of a physically active lifestyle after outpatient rehabilitation.
As compared with the 2005 CR KNGF guideline and the 2011 multidisciplinary CR guideline , several novel topics have been included in the present guideline. First, recommendations were made with respect to the preoperative phase for patients undergoing CABG. Second, this guideline provides clear practical guidance on how to tailor exercise with respect to intensity and duration individually, using results of a maximum or symptom-limited exercise test. In this way we aim to reduce the considerable practice variation which has recently been reported in Dutch CR centres , and thereby, to increase effectivity of exercise-based CR in the Netherlands . A third novel topic is the addition of HIT as a training strategy in CHD patients. Finally, this guideline focuses more on the adoption and monitoring of a physically active lifestyle after the outpatient rehabilitation phase.
The implementation of this guideline in clinical practice needs further evaluation . Compliance to the guideline needs to be stimulated by, for example, adopting it into the Dutch clinical algorithm . Also research is needed on strategies to improve monitoring and follow-up of the maintenance of a physical active lifestyle after supervised CR; for example by implementing activity monitoring devices combined with telemonitoring, or by web-based coaching platforms to guide patients . Finally, more research is needed into characteristics and modalities of physical activity and exercise training in cardiovascular risk management in the long term .
We gratefully acknowledge the contribution of the other members of the GDG: Audrey Merry, Rob Klaver, Sandra Schoonewille, Sandra Verhagen, Harold Leeneman, Judith Verbeek, Shanne Bloemen and Angelique de Rijk, and external reference group: Rob Bertram, Jan van Dixhoorn, Marleen Buruma and Erik Hulzebos. The authors would also like to thank Jaap Donkers for his assistance in drafting the description of the preoperative phase. In addition, the GDG would like to thank the authors involved in developing the previous edition of this Guideline: Lisette Vogels, Jean Graus, Rob van Hulst, Frank Nusman, Roelof Peters and Bart Smit. The inclusion of the above persons as consultants does not imply that each of them agrees with every detail of the Guideline. | 2019-04-24T04:02:42 | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12471-013-0467-y |
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Poor or no authentication in ICS/SCADA protocols, rarely patched control systems, dearth of SCADA-aware firewalls and ICS oriented threat protection remain among the key challenges in securing connected critical infrastructure and Operational Technology in industries like Oil and Gas, Energy Utilities, Automated Manufacturing, Chemicals & Pharma and Water Treatment / Waste Management. Cyber attacks like hacking and malware attacks exploit these security vulnerabilities to cause catastrophic damage.
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SRC Safety Granules enhance the impact resistance of the roof surface and also provide a non-skid walking surface when embedded in SRC Safety Coating.
SRC Safety Granules provide high-performance UV resistance for outdoor applications. Only the most UV stable pigments have been incorporated into the product to maintain colorfastness.
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The bicycle trailer Big Boy is extremely multifunctional, uncomplicated, unbreakable, and inexpensive. Its design is simple and convincing and has proven 100,000-fold.
The plastic box is made of shock-resistant 100% recycling material and has a load volume of 90 litres. It is extremely robust and can be removed quickly. The trailer can be loaded with a distributed load up to 90 kg and is perfectly suited for all hobby craftsmen, indispensable for gardening and a useful helper in the stable and the pasture, fishing or for a larger purchase.
The 16“ spoked aluminium wheels guarantee a quiet and easy drive and a comfortable handling. It is pneumatically tyred. The high-toe arm can slightly be adjusted in height to optimally adapt it to the frame size of the bicycle.
The tubular steel frame is black powder-coated. The scope of delivery contains the fitting hitch-type coupling and reflectors. A plastic top, deliverable against extra charge, lying slack, however, since the upper edge of the bowl can vary due to the kind of loading. In these cases the bowl and top have to be drilled through at the intended positions thus the top can be fastened by means of a splint or a padlock.
The bicycle trailer Big Boy B is the modern brother of the Big Boy A. They are of identical purpose, setting, and quality (see Big Boy A).
The Big Boy B is equipped with the Roland drawbar adapter system allowing the use of the trailer either with the high-toe arm adjustable in height or with a low-toe arm with a Weber adapter.
Due to the possibility to adapt the height the toe-arm alternatives can be mounted to the bicycle in an optimal way. This increases the cycling safety and the comfort. With the low-toe arm only the Weber E coupling is possible, contained in the scope of delivery of course. The small wheels do not allow a supporting leg.
The bicycle trailer Big Boy D is identical with the bicycle trailer Big Boy A. It has a so-called import drawbar though. Due to the possibility to adapt the height the toe-arm alternatives can be mounted to the bicycle in an optimal way. | 2019-04-18T18:25:50 | https://roland-werk.com/trailers/trailer-big-boy/ |
I finished all my homework and decided to head over to Gio's, Matt was having yet another one of his concubine come over and I really didn't feel like being around that. When I got to Gio's I felt like I was walking into something I shouldn't have..... Gio and Gavin stood off to the side while on one side of the room sat Papi and Jayden while on on the other sat Julian and Steve. Gio walked over to me and asked me to wait in his room while they hashed out there issues, as I was walking back to his bedroom I noticed Steve giving me the stink eye so I smirked and kept on walking, it would be too easy to say something to him but I didn't want to mess up their bro moment. I walked into Gio's room and started going through his books, I swear Gio had the best taste in book..... now his taste in movies was another question. After waiting for like an hour I decided to take a shower and get ready for the show I was planning on putting on for Gio, as I washed my body I felt a large hand cover mine, take my sponge and start washing my back.
"Sorry about that we were just having a little meeting to clear the air..... regardless of how I feel about those two, they are Gavin's best friends and they're going to be around a lot. I just don't want there to be any animosity Julian agrees to leave Quinton alone and they've both agreed not to say anything to you, as long as you play nice so for me I'm asking you to be nice..... at least until after they help me move all my stuff." Gio said kissing my neck.
"Wait y'all are moving?" I asked trying to keep my balance as Gio's very touch made my knees weak.
"Yeah but we'll talk about it after our shower." Gio said kissing me. We finished our shower and I was a little pissed that he had a lot more willpower than I did because I really wanted to get to the best part of the night. "Okay so here's the thing my mom, you know how protective she is of her baby boy... well she doesn't like this neighborhood and wants me to move into my grandparents house. It's bigger more out the way and in a nice neighborhood, so after talking with Jayden and Papi we've decided that yeah we'll all move in there." Gio said.
"You gotta let me drive the U-Haul." I said smiling.
"Don't ask me way but I love driving U-Haul trucks..... that's actually how I learned to drive. My dad was of the mindset that if you could drive a U-Haul or an eighteen-wheeler then you could drive anything." I said smiling.
"Why am I just now hearing this?" Gio asked laughing and I shrugged. "But there is one more thing....... uhh..... we're getting another roommate, Nik is moving here to Ann Arbor." Gio said and I knew about him and Nik's relationship, I remember they got into during our winter break trip, I also remember the look in Gio's eyes when he told me the story about how Nik and his friends jumped him, so I knew there was a lot of anger there on Gio's part but I was confused as to why he agreed to move in with him. "I bet you're wondering why I agreed to this? Look I'm trying to be a better person, I can forgive but I won't forget.... I'll give Nik and chance but the first time he tries me we'll Gavin will be getting a new roommate, just promise me something Jeremy; Nik has a bad habit of trying to get with my dudes, he thinks everything is a competition between us and there's going to be a point in time where he tries to make a move on you..... when that happens you gotta let me know, don't try to stop me from doing something stupid just tell me and I'll handle it from there." Gio said. | 2019-04-24T12:09:17 | https://www.wattpad.com/324322679-second-semester-jeremy-8 |
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The DC302 Fieldbus Remote I/O makes the integration of Fieldbus and conventional I/O easy. It is a single integrated easy to use piece of equipment including power, control, networking and I/O under one compact device requiring less panel space than other solutions. The DC302 is an integral part of SYSTEM302 but also integrates into other systems supporting Foundation Fieldbus.
FOUNDATION Fieldbus on 31.25 kbit/s voltage mode according to IEC 61158-2.
Non-intrinsic safety from 7.8 kHz - 39 kHz should be greater or equal to 3 kΩ. Intrinsic safety output impedance (assuming an IS barrier in the powersupply) from 7.8 kHz – 39 kHz should be greater or equal to 400 Ω.
Up to 20 Dynamically Instantiable Function Blocks.
The Function Blocks available allow simple and complex control strategies to be placed inside the field device, making the field device and integral part of the control system. In order to fully benefit from the Function Blocks in the device a True Foundation Fieldbus system is recommended.
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Time from "0" to "1": 30 us.
Time from "1" to "0": 50 us.
One wire: 14 AWG (2 mm²).
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Voltage Source for Outputs: 20 - 30 Vdc.
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Maximum Saturation Voltage: 0.55 V @ 0.5 A.
Maximum Current per Output: 0.5 A.
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Ghostbusters Ultimate Game and Movie Bundle is now available for pre-order and pre-download on Xbox One.
Qualifying customers will receive the token codes through their Xbox Live messaging center or email within one week of the Ghostbuster’s movie digital release. Customers must redeem within 30 days of receipt. Ghostbusters makes its long-awaited return with a new movie and game!
Ghostbusters makes its return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth. This summer, they’re here to save the world!
You may pre-download this game, but it will not be playable until 12:01 AM EST on the release date (7/12/2016). Order it here from Xbox Store. | 2019-04-23T20:31:19 | https://mspoweruser.com/ghostbusters-ultimate-game-movie-bundle-now-available-pre-order-xbox-one/ |
Is this the final cut list for first phase of Central City in Motion projects?
PBOT map of Central City in Motion projects shared by Business for a Better Portland today.
One week after an open house where the public was asked to rank a list of potential projects to be funded through the Central City in Motion plan, the Portland Bureau of Transportation has trimmed the list from 18 to 11. PBOT also seems to have axed key parts of two remaining projects.
At least that’s how it appears in an email just sent to members of a local, pro-business advocacy group.
The map and list of projects provided by BBPDX is different than the map shown at the open house last week. The most recent map made public by PBOT showed 18 “project bundles” (a mix of protected bike lanes, crossing updates, and enhanced transit lanes). The map revealed in the email from BBPDX today shows just 11 projects — two of which have had key elements removed since last week.
Compare the map above with 11 projects to this one from last week with 18 projects.
PBOT has $9 million already dedicated to the projects and expects a total budget of $30 million. The agency is making its final efforts to garner feedback and come up with a list of “transformative” projects that can be built right away (which likely means spring/summer 2019 when construction season begins again and the requisite engineering and design work can be completed).
In addition, the new map no longer shows SE Clay and Madison streets being part of project #12, which would now only include changes to SE Hawthorne. Project #3 has also been changed to only include changes to SE 7th. It no longer shows crossing updates to SE 6th or the bus/freight/transit-only lanes proposed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd/Grand Avenue couplet.
Project votes from the public at an open house on September 18th.
My ballpark estimate shows that PBOT has sliced about half of the $72.3 million price tag from their list of 18 projects, bringing them much closer in line to the expected funds they have to spend.
The email from BBPDX is supportive of the projects overall and demonstrates a collaborative relationship with PBOT. This stands in contrast to the recent statement from the Central Eastside Industrial Council which urged its members to voice concerns over how the Central City in Motion project would reduce parking in their district.
We have not seen any publication of this new map or an explanation of the prioritization decisions from PBOT. We’ve reached out to them for comment and will update this post when we hear back.
The post Is this the final cut list for first phase of Central City in Motion projects? appeared first on BikePortland.org. | 2019-04-26T07:53:43 | http://rxkjjz.com/2018/09/28/is-this-the-final-cut-list-for-first-phase-of-central-city-in-motion-projects/ |
But what exactly is PriPAYD ? Basically, it’s a much less intrusive form of PAYD that aggregates all a vehicle’s data directly inside the electronic unit. Belgium is already exploring this idea.
A study on this subject has recently been revealed in a report done by TRONCOSO C., DANEZIS G., KOSTA E. & PRENEEL B. (Faculty of Law of the K.U. Leuven, Belgium), made public on October 29, 2007 and entitled "PriPAYD: Privacy Friendly Pay-As-You-Drive Insurance, In Workshop on Privacy in the Electronic Society 2007" (WPES'07, Alexandria, Virginia, USA).
it’s simply a question of calculating the insurance premium directly inside the onboard electronic unit and then transmitting only aggregate data to the insurance companies. To do so, it is necessary to have a database of road maps embedded inside the on-board electronic unit.
This process guarantees complete privacy protection since, in this case, it’s not necessary to transfer any raw data outside the vehicle.This is what the authors of the report refer to as "PriPAYD: Privacy Friendly Pay-As-You-Drive".
France hasn’t been lingering far behind either ; the French PriPAYD solution has been around since 2001 and it’s called e-bonus®.
The aggregation of data: why is it important? | 2019-04-26T13:37:32 | http://www.ebonus.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=64&Itemid=44 |
Is Your Nonprofit Organization LinkedIn Yet?
Many of AvoLead’s clients and professional associates are leaders in various nonprofit organizations (serving as consultants, officers, board members or evangelists). My own nonprofit passion is our area’s local community foundation, so I’m always interested in articles that teach ways to leverage the time and talent of hard-working volunteers or overworked staff.
“Is Your Organization LinkedIn Yet?” This article discusses using LinkedIn’s relatively new company profile function for nonprofits. Information can be found in LinkedIn’s Learning Centre. The article suggests that creating a LinkedIn organization profile and getting your staff and board members to include links to it on their own personal LinkedIn profiles, can increase Search Engine Optimization and enhance name recognition and credibility.
“How Can Nonprofits Use LinkedIn?” Podcast from The Chronicle of Philanthropy. This article explores the burgeoning use and benefit of LinkedIn for nonprofit organizations. It especially goes into the significant difference between nonprofit presence on LinkedIn compared to Facebook.
“Are Nonprofits Warming Up to LinkedIn?” by Joanne Fritz. This article discusses the important differences between LinkedIn and other common social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and shows that the use of various social media tools for nonprofits is an evolving picture.
Beth’s Blog by Beth Kanter – “How Networked Nonprofits Are Using Social Media to Power Change.” Beth Kanter is known for her sensible approach to using social media in the nonprofit world.
Bobby’s Blog by Bobby Thalhimer offers “Trends and Issues in Local Philanthropy.” Bobby is senior vice president of advancement for The Community Foundation in Richmond and has been a generous mentor to many young and growing charitable organizations.
Social Media for Nonprofits is a reputable LinkedIn Group where those interested in nonprofit management can learn and share.
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When the most wonderful time of the year has come, people tend to set aside all the things that kept them busy during the first 11 months. The focus is now shifted to decorating the home to make it ready for the Christmas season. The usual decorations include an eye-catching Christmas tree, lanterns, blinking lights, candles, garlands, and mistletoes. With all these things enumerated, it is surprising that there is still one essential décor we can’t leave without; and that is a Christmas wreath.
A Christmas wreath is a ring-shaped adornment made of plants, flowers, and other colorful add-ons. It comes in different sizes, colors and designs. Some wreaths are also manufactured fresh with the use of live plants while most are artificially-made.
They are mostly hanged in doors, stairways, and walls. But in truth, it can be placed in any part of the house and it would still complement the other decors. It is so easy to use that even the kids can take part in the decoration process. To make this Holiday season even more memorable, we have compiled a list of things you should consider in choosing your Christmas wreath.
First and foremost, decide if you want live wreaths and if you are ready to do the maintenance it requires. Fresh wreaths needs special care, the leaves and flowers will soon wither and would require replacement. Their scent however is their winning feature. Always keep an eye on your wreath because you wouldn’t want some dead plants hanging on your wall. On the other hand, if you are the very busy type, artificial wreaths will be ideal for you. Besides having little to no maintenance, they are cheaper and more durable than fresh wreaths. They can be left unattendedfor long periods and can be reused every year.
Once you’ve decided whether to buy fresh or artificial luxury Christmas wreath, get hold of the wreath you are eyeing and meticulously observe it. Ensure that it is of good quality. See to it that its weight is appropriate to its size. Having a solid structure means that the wreath was assembled with no hidden gaps which could be the cause of easy disfigure. It must be fully stuffed and constructed sturdily. The Christmas season is a long celebration, and you would need a decoration that will survive.
Embellishments would include the ribbons, pines, cones, and holly attached on top or at the bottomof the wreath. The use of waterproof embellishments will ensure that they will stand bad weather. Be sure they are attached properly to the wreath to maintain its order and beauty.
Your choice on Christmas wreaths is all about style – yours! Choose a wreath in accordance to your home’s theme or colour scheme. You need to settle on complimenting colours so as not to confuse or distract your holiday guests. Consider your home’s overall tone and from there, decide your theme or paint the entire house altogether. The most common hues are green and red or red and gold. To create a winter wonderland theme for this year, opt for blue and silver wreaths while the rest of your decorations should be in those colours too. This sophisticated look is sure to wow everyone who enters your house.
Wreaths come in varied sizes, and people can get excited with their shopping that they tend to just get whatever is available. Decide where you are to place the wreath and go big or small depending on that space.
These days, there are so many stores offering Christmas wreaths. To narrow down your search without wasting time, effort, and car fuel driving around these shops, tries to buy Christmas wreath online. A lot of stores with online pages provide great pictures, design, shipping options, and many more. You can easily compare each shop as well as the many products without leaving your home. Shorten your shopping list by taking advantage of these online shops.
Christmas is the time when many people come to our house to visit so we must ensure that it’s in its best condition. We are very lucky that a lot of decorations are now readily available for our disposal. By now, we hope you have learned enough tips on how to choose the perfect Christmas wreath. Choose wisely and diligently. Follow each tip and you are sure to make this season much more enjoyable for everyone. | 2019-04-25T14:31:19 | http://www.trustfactor.sg/choosing-christmas-wreath/ |
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• There are no Height or Weight Restrictions in this Class.
• There is only 1 Class in Women’s Figure – Unlike Bikini Class, which will be divided into 2 Classes by Height.
• You can still compete in the Regional Show, but in the Regional shows it will be one class combined of Bikini & Figure. This decision was taken based on the fact there aren’t enough figure competitors in any one city in India alone, that warrants to have a Figure Class of it’s own. However, collectively as a whole country, we believe there are enough quality girls that want to compete in Figure Category, and they deserve a chance to compete in the Figure Category, where they belong, and can get fair and right judging.
This category is very much designed to reward and promote the kinds of physiques you see in the Figure Division on the International Circuit, especially on the Olympia stage. Fair amount of muscle, X Shape, Broad Back, Narrow Waist, Well Developed Delts, Glutes, Legs, the whole physique. Symmetry, Leanness (Very low body fat percentage), Conditioning, and Muscle Separation will be rewarded favorably.
• Low to very low Body Fat will be marked favorably. However, the OVERALL BALANCE of the physique will be the MOST CRITICAL PART for the judges to score.
• Along with being very lean, CONDITIONING AND MUSCLE SEPARATION will be marked favorably.
• Narrow Waist – If you “genetically” aren’t blessed with a super narrow waist, it will NOT go against you in Judging.
• Overall Leg Development is very important. Separation in your legs will be marked favorably, with the greatest emphasis on GLUTE & HAMSTRING DEVELOPMENT.
• Good V Taper, good back Development and Excelletn Shoulder Development will be marked favorably.
• If you have lean stomach, but your stomach is sticking out, you will be marked down, which often can happen, when competitors abuse certain drugs, regardless of how well developed your rest of the physique is, you WILL BE MARKED DOWN.
• If you pose outside the guidelines for this division (provided in the Posing Guidelines Section) you WILL BE MARKED DOWN.
1. You start from Point 1 at the entrance of the Stage. We recommend when you enter the stage, you pause for a second, and make a good eye contact with the judges for a second to 2 seconds before you walk into the middle.
1. FIRST CALL OUTS: Judges will call the Top 6 Competitors as per the scores from the Round 1 to the Front Straight Line (Please refer to the Diagram. CLICK HERE 3 to see).
These Top 6 Competitors will form the final 6 of what’s called “First Call Outs”. If you have made the First Call Outs, 99% your final placings will be in the Top 6 regardless of however many number of competitors might be in your category.
However, there is NO GUARANTEE, that you “definitely” are the Final Top 6. After the First 6, Judges will do same for the next 6, and so forth.
There is an odd chance the Judges might pick someone from the 2nd Call Out, and maybe even from the 3rd Call Outs, and move that competitor into the Top 6, and move someone from the Top 6 out of the Top 6.
Although, the likelihood of this happening is very low, but it’s still a “possibility”. But if you make the First Call Outs, then it’s almost certain you will be in the Final 6 as well.
3. There is a possibility, the Judges might bring a 7th Competitor to the Front Line for comparison. So, our strong recommendation to you is, to stay focused and switched on, and not relax and become lazy, just because you are not at the Front Posing Line.
4. Once the Judges have the final 6 or 7 at the Front Posing Line, the Judges will do the comparisons with competitors facing the judges. Once the comparisons from the front are done, then Judges will ask the competitors to face the back. And, then back to the front. (See the Pictures and Videos HERE).
5. After that, the judges will ask you to walk to the Back Posing Line, and then back to the Front Posing Line. And then finish the comparison round.
6. Once the judges have finished comparisons, and tallied up the scores, you will be asked to leave the stage.
7. The official judging will conclude with this.
8. The Top 6 will be required to come back later on for the Medal Presentation.
You WILL BE MARKED DOWN SEVERELY IF YOU DO ANY OF THE BELOW OUTSIDE OF THE POSING GUIDELINES PROVIDED IN THE POSING VIDEO GUIDELINES.
Posing MUST remain AS CLOSE TO THE POSING VIDEO GUIDELINES PROVIDED.
You are encouraged to Personalize and bring your Personal Touch and Personality to the Posing, but it MUST REMAIN WITHIN THE PROVIDED GUIDELINES ABOVE AND IN THE VIDEOS PROVIDED.
• Best advice we can give you is, to have your Posing Suit as CLOSE TO THE POSING SUITS SHOWN IN THE POSING SUITE GUIDELINES.
• You can wear any kind of jewelry you like. There are absolutely no restrictions on the choice of jewelry you choose to wear. However, no head jewelry is allowed. | 2019-04-25T06:55:38 | http://bossclassic.com/womens_figure.html |
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Tadrak Rinpoche Ngawang Sungrab (Tib. སྟག་བྲག་རིན་པོ་ཆེ་ངག་དབང་གསུང་རབ་, Wyl. stag brag rin po che ngag dbang gsung rab) (1874-1952) served as tutor to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and gave him his vows as a novice monk. He accepted the regentship of Tibet in 1941, resigning in 1950, aged seventy-five, when the Dalai Lama was offered full authority over Tibet. He transmitted the Fifth Dalai Lama's Sangwa Gyachen cycle of revelations to His Holiness. | 2019-04-20T12:35:44 | https://www.rigpawiki.org/index.php?title=Tadrak_Rinpoche |
Martineau Gardens is hosting the next Outdoor Education Skills Share on Saturday 2 November 2013, organised by Birmingham Forest OAKS. The day is aimed at anyone who has an interest in outdoor education, whether you have bags of experience or are new to the subject, this will be an opportunity to brush-up on skills, network with likeminded people and share tips and advice, plus biscuits!
Birmingham Forest OAKS runs skills shares quarterly and our November event is entitled Film making, firelighting and friendship. This will be an exciting opportunity to look at how you can capture the amazing stuff that you do using video and photography. Depending on the weather, we’ll be firelighting, cooking and /or pond dipping, and of course, taking inspiration from the beautiful surroundings of Martineau Gardens.
We’re delighted that Rachel Gillies, Community Film Maker, is going to be running the film-making workshop for us. Rachel has worked with a wide range of organisations including youth groups, community projects, schools, residents’ groups and lobby groups. She’ll be teaching film and photography skills that are universal, but essential, whether you’re an occaisonal film maker or a Hollywood director!
Bring any equipment you have (though note this is an outdoor event) mobile phones with cameras are fine. It’s not a pre-requisite to have a camera, we may well have some additional equipment to work with, thanks to Rachel.
The Skills Share will be preceded by the AGM, from 10am until 10.30am.
The Skills Share runs from 11am until 3pm.
Martineau Gardens is well served by buses. The nearest bus routes are 1, 45, 47, 61, 63, X64. To plan your journey by public transport, visit TransportDirect and use the postcode search – Martineau Gardens postcode is B5 7UG. | 2019-04-19T07:15:44 | https://martineau-gardens.org.uk/2013/10/outdoor-education-event/ |
Sparkle Time Nail Art feature a nice bow shape with some rhinestones. It will look perfect if you wear it on wedding party. The good thing is that it is not too hard to create! You can do sparkle time nail art at home if you want. Interested? then you should read my complete sparkle nail art tutorial here.
Ready to start sparkle time nail art guide? Very good. First thing that you need to do is prepare your nails girls. Clean them up with nail file. It will make sure that your nails are free from cuticles. Use mail buffer if you want to re-shape all nails. Doing this is also useful to remove all horizontal lines on your nail bed, which able to prevent nail polish from penetrating your skin. As soon as you finish with all these preparation steps, we can move on to start making sparkle time nail art.
Now, first thing that you need to do in sparkle nail art is pick glitter light pink polish. Apply it to all over your nails. This will be our base coat. Wait until all of these coats to dry. You can do other activities like watching TV, reading magazine, or even chat with your friends on phone. As soon as those coats are completely dry, prepare your brush or nail pen and fill it with bright pink polish. Carefully apply the color on your nail and start to draw a large and nice bow. If you have no idea about what kind of bow that you should make, look at the pictures above. When you’re finish with the bow, use your black nail pen to add some accent on it. Apply three or four rhinestones on the design. Do not forget to add top coat on your sparkle time nail art.
Well, that’s it! Now you can impress your friend with sparkle time nail art. If you want to ask more about this tutorial, feel free to contact me via comment box below. I will be happy to provide you with additional guide on sparkle time nail art here. | 2019-04-25T18:39:40 | http://www.nailspedia.com/sparkle-time-nail-art-2/ |
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Frankie's Apartment: Cool Hunting reviews my movie, "Stuff"!
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Here's the link to Cool Hunting.
The Fitting Room at "Nothing Fits"
Who Are These Guys? Watch Our Doc. | 2019-04-25T18:50:28 | http://www.frankiemail.com/2012/03/cool-hunting-reviews-my-movie-stuff.html |
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Nothing is more discouraging for the audience, girls competing and the directors than showing up to a pageant and having just a few girls competing. Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens all the time. Even in the Miss America Organization, the longest running and arguably one of the most prestigious pageants, has state competitions where six girls are competing for the title. That isn’t a slam. It just tells me that if they, like the majority of pageant directors, are having problems with their pageant marketing strategies.
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There are dozens of pageant calendars on many pageant websites where you could list your pageant event. We are one of those websites. You can list your next pageant on our calendar and it's completely free to do so. But, we are not the only one. Simply Google “pageant calendars” and then submit your pageant to all the online calendars.
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Your pageant is a business and girls might stumble upon it and sign up. Look to Google and type in "Business Directories" to get started. List your pageant everywhere from Yelp to Google Businesses. At the bare minimum, create a FaceBook Fan Page. My wife looked up Miss Massachusetts USA on Google to locate their offices. If she looked online for their information, I know that there are others potential contestants doing the same.
Sororities are a great place to find talent for your pageant. Most sororities host fundraising pageants so they are familiar with the industry. Additionally, if you are a pageant that gives scholarship money, you will have a much better opportunity of getting them to enroll because they are already in college. If you don't have scholarship money to use in your sales pitch then be sure to highlight the networking opportunities that pageantry can bring.
If your pageant has a talent or optional talent phase then dance studios can be a great place to shop for contestants. Right away you can overcome the objection of potential contestants saying, "I don't have a talent." Ask if you can advertise your pageant at the studio or pass along your information to the studio's dancers.
If you have a reigning titleholder, get him or her interviews! Get him or her on the nightly news, inside the newspapers, have him or her make a guest appearance at a local event. Many pageants think that just because she is interviewed after she is crowned then the media is no longer interested, but you can cause the media to continue to be interested by emailing them regarding every appearance she does. Your titleholder is your spokesmodel so get her out there to promote your pageant.
If you have a reigning titleholder, be strategic about the type of appearance you get him or her scheduled for. You want to have a good mixture of community service and appearances that are in front of an audience, like a high school, that could bring you more contestants. Remember that when your titleholder is booked for an appearance where there could be potential contestants, you want to go over your call to action with him or her. Basically, a call to action is saying at the end of your speech, "If you want to compete for our next pageant visit, [your website]."
Partnering up with organizations like modeling agencies can create a win-win situation. For the agencies offer to cross promote: you send your girls to their agency and they send their models to your pageant or give them a finders fee for any of their models who want to compete.
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Write up a press release and submit it to the local newspaper and magazines. This could get your pageant information out there and potentially bring new contestants. I would not, however, suggest PR Web. I've tried this several times, spent hundreds of dollars and saw zero return on my investment.
Treat your contestants right. If you do not, they will tell others. Unfortunately, I often hear about contestants not receiving their scholarship money, being mistreated during appearances and fighting with their directors. If you treat your contestants right they will give positive word of mouth press. If you don’t, they will definitely give negative word of mouth press!
A website will cost you some money upfront but the payout is residual. A website that is designed professionally and easy to navigate is critical for your conversions. But, what is more important than the way your website looks is if people can find it in the search engines. Website design is a two-fold process that needs to encompass a professional design and SEO (search engine optimization).
The reason a lot of girls don’t take new pageants seriously is the fact that most of them are unprofessional. Your pageant is a production and if the production is awful, girls are not going to want to participate. The reason why the Miss USA, National American Miss and Miss America pageants have such strong numbers is that their pageants are very professionally run.
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My hope is that this post answers your question of “How to do I market my pageant?” If you have other suggestions on pageant advertising leave a comment below so we can all be more successful! | 2019-04-19T19:20:11 | https://www.pageantplanet.com/article/14-pageant-advertising-ideas |
In past versions of Electrical Designer, where a user wanted to have a 2 NO/NC relay and they already had inserted in the drawing a 2NO / 1NC relay, you would use the command Swap Element to swap out, as an example, a RL21 for a RL22. However this was not changing the manufacturer’s data and was only changing the actual symbol itself. The user would then have to change the manufacturer and part by using the command Define Parts or by Set Catalogue & Record. | 2019-04-20T14:43:37 | https://www.cadlinecommunity.co.uk/hc/en-us/articles/201702442-Electrical-Designer-One-Symbol-For-All-Contactors-Relay |
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I’ve been reading Manisha Sinha‘s wonderful book The Slave’s Cause as fast as I can, which is not very fast at all given my current master’s degree course heavy reading load. But today, I’m happy to say, I’ll be really digging into it for a seminar essay I’m working on. What a happy coincidence that this interview with Rebecca Brenner for the African American Intellectual History Society is just published today; thanks as always for the excellent work you do, AAIHS!
I loved the last podcast series that Lillian Cunningham hosted for the Washington Post: Presidential, which ‘explores the character and legacy of each of the American presidents’. This new podcast, Constitutional, also explores the character and legacy of the Constitution, so to speak, and how it came to be. Cunningham speaks with various guests, historians, librarians, politicians, activists, and many more experts about the philosophical underpinnings of the Constitution, what it can and can’t do and the debate over this very question, and how it has been applied throughout United States history.
I’ve just listened to the fifth episode, ‘Gender’, and learned something I feel like a doofus for not knowing: As of March 22nd of this year, the Equal Rights Amendment is only two states away from being ratified by enough of them to become part of the U.S. Constitution. A conservative senator slipped in a 1982 deadline as a tactic to help in its defeat, but it may still become that law of the land. Learn more about the fascinating story here in this wonderful episode, but I recommend starting from the beginning and listening to all of them.
On this day, President Harry Truman took one more step towards realizing the idea, central to the founding documents of the United States, that all persons are created equal.
Thank you, Grinman Films, for telling the story! | 2019-04-24T18:54:39 | https://ordinaryphilosophy.com/tag/civil-rights/ |
The President of Ireland, President Michael D. Higgins will visit the Irish College in Paris today. During his visit, he will have occasion to view the Old Library of the College, the Chapelle Saint Patrick and he will meet the members of the governing body of the College, the Fondation Irlandaise, including its president, M. Alain Hespel, appointed by the French government, and its vice-president, Father Jacques Olier, appointed by the Archbishop of Paris. The President will be accompanied by Mrs Sabina Higgins and Ireland’s Ambassador to France, Mr Paul Kavanagh.
During his visit President Higgins will be shown the Chapelle Saint Patrick by Father Sean Maher, Chaplain of the College and of the Irish community in Paris. During the President’s visit to the chapel, he will be able to admire this beautifully preserved place of worship where the Irish community gathers weekly for Mass and wherein many Irish families come to celebrate the sacraments of baptism and marriage, as well as other key moments of prayer in their faith journey.
In passing through the doors of the Chapelle Saint Patrick, President Higgins will follow in the footsteps of historic figures such as Father Karol Wojtyla, now Blessed John Paul II, and Daniel O’Connell, who worshipped in this home of faith to the Irish community since 1770.
The Irish College was founded in 1578 by William Lee who started a community of six young priests. The first home given to the Irish College was the Collège des Lombards on the rue des Carmes, where there was an Irish presence until the early 1800s. In 1769 the present building was bought on the then rue du Cheval Vert, now the rue des Irlandais, and renovated to accommodate Irish students. After the Revolution, this became the principal residence of the Irish community and remained an Irish seminary until 1939. After the war, the College was lent to a community of Polish priests and students who had survived Dachau and the Polish presence remained until 1997.
The Irish chaplaincy began in the 1970s under Father Liam Swords. Since then a series of chaplains based in the Irish College have served the Irish community in Paris. It is the modern embodiment of the centuries old presence of the Irish Church in the Latin Quarter of Paris. Mass is celebrated for the Irish community in the Chapelle Saint Patrick each Sunday at 11.30am. Many major celebrations occur throughout the year.
On his visit to the Chapelle Saint Patrick, some students from the College will sing Saint Patrick’s Breastplate for President Higgins. He will then meet members of the Fondation Irlandaise and staff of the Library and the Cultural Centre.
• This year the Irish community in Paris will celebrate the Feast of Saint Patrick for the first time in the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris with Mass in Irish. Bishop Noel Treanor, Bishop of Down and Connor, will celebrate this Mass at 12 noon on 16 March 2013. The Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin choir, under the direction of Father Liam Lawton, will participate in this celebration. This Mass, which will take place the day before Saint Patrick’s Day on March 16, will mark the Year of Faith and the Irish Presidency of the Union. It is probably the first time that prayers in Irish will be used on the High Altar of Notre Dame de Paris. Pilgrims from Ireland are expected to make the journey to Paris for this event. | 2019-04-19T16:27:26 | https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2013/02/20/visit-president-michael-d-higgins-irish-college-paris/ |
WNT-Rotor's Kirsten Wild has taken the victory of the third stage of the Healthy Ageing Tour. The Dutchwoman was the fastest at the final sprint.
The peloton faced a 124-kilometre stage in the third day of racing in the Dutch race, that was divided in six laps of 21.1 kilometres in the outskirts of the town Stadskanaal. At the start of the race, a group of riders took the lead but couldn't hold it for long and when the last ones were getting caught Boels-Dolmans' Christine Majerus launched an attack.
The Luxembourgian champion managed to create a gap of almost a minute with the pack but was eventually caught, sentencing like this the stage to a final sprint despite the attempts of several riders to escape in the last kilometres. Wild was the fastest at the final metres and outsprinted Barbara Guarischi (Virtu Cycling) and Lotta Lepistö (Trek-Segafredo).
Lorena Wiebes (Parkhotel Valkenburg) and Lonneke Uneken (Hitec Products) completed the top-five of the day. Lepistö kept the lead of the general classification and is followed by Wild, who climbed three positions and is six seconds behind the Trek-Segafredo rider. | 2019-04-20T02:42:56 | http://cyclingpub.com/article/5607/Kirsten+Wild+sprints+to+victory+in+Healthy+Ageing+Tour |
Is there anything called magic? For the uninitiated, it’s the most common question whenever there is a discussion about spells and magic. Well, magic is for real. It’s an ancient art that is being carried since the pre-historic times. You will find the connotation of Magic spells in every culture all over the world.
Magic spells work by channelizing intense energy into the universe and nature. The main aim of magic is to appeal to the spirits, deities, Gods and Goddesses around us to bring desired outcomes in our life. Does magic work? Well, that mostly depends on the level of intensity of your prayer. If you want something with all your heart, you will be able to send an intense energy into the atmosphere. This energy then works to fulfill your wishes.
However, there are other factors working here. For example, the rituals, timing and ingredients you use in the act of magic. And of course, there are magic spells. The spells are those mystic words through which you offer your prayer and send your energy to the universe.
Broadly, there are two kinds of magic spells- white magic spells and black magic spells. White magic spells are the ones that are meant to do good to people. You can never achieve any negative result with white magic spells. The most common of these spells are love spells, money spells, health spells, commitment spells, healing spells and so on. White magic is cast only with positive intention in mind. These spells will work to create a positive aura around you which will only attract optimistic outcomes. Good luck spells, friendship spells, truth spells are some other kinds of popular white magic spells.
Spells are a crucial aspect of almost any magic act. It’s the spells that hold the words for your prayer or desires that you are looking to unleash to the Gods and spirits out there. Thus, you should be extremely careful with the wordings of the spell. If you wish to practice or try magic, you will find various magic spells on the web space. From attraction spells to luck spells to money spells- there are various spells to choose from. Most of these magic spells are available free of cost. You have to be accurate with the wordings, pronunciation and the timing of the spell.
You will also find magic spells from professional spell casters. Some of these spell casters will provide you with the spell and the direction to use it. Otherwise, spell casters can cast the magic spells themselves if you are new to magic. | 2019-04-22T18:03:38 | https://yournewzz.com/how-does-magic-spells-work/ |
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The 3 door mini hot hatch provides ample rear space with powerful engine choices. The top performing is the Mini Paceman John Cooper Works which can reach speeds of 62mph in just 6.9 seconds. The cheapest version is the Cooper D which gives you up to 67mpg back. The Cooper SD manages to be both economical and be one of the faster versions.
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With the 2018 midterms only three weeks away, Democrats are hoping to recapture both houses of Congress—although polls are looking much better for them in the House of Representatives than in the Senate. A Washington Post/ABC News poll released on Sunday, October 14 showed an 11% advantage over Republicans on the generic congressional ballot. But while Democrats, according to pollster Nate Silver, have a four in five chance (roughly 81.3%) of retaking the House on November 6, their chances of retaking the Senate are only one in five (18.7%). Democrats have many different paths to victory in the House, whereas in the Senate, they are facing a steep uphill climb.
But even in the absence of a Democratic Senate, a Democrat-controlled House could be a major thorn in Trump’s side and result in the type of gridlock that President Barack Obama faced from January 2011 on. Obama suffered a major setback when Republicans regained the House in the 2010 midterms, and gridlock would be returning to Washington, DC with enough Democratic wins in the House next month.
Here are five ways in which a Democratic House majority—even with Republicans keeping control of the Senate—could do a lot to impede Trump’s far-right agenda in 2019.
Republicans haven’t given up the idea of overturning the Affordable Care Act of 2010, a.k.a. Obamacare. In 2017, the House voted to overturn the ACA, which just barely survived in the Senate—and if Republicans maintain their House and Senate majorities in the 2018 midterms, there is a strong possibility that they will take another crack at overturning the ACA next year. But with a Democratic House majority/Senate GOP majority scenario in 2019, an ACA-killing bill would never make it to President Trump’s desk to sign. | 2019-04-26T11:53:52 | http://libertyvoter.org/2018/10/here-are-5-ways-a-house-victory-for-democrats-will-impede-trumps-far-right-agenda-even-if-republicans-maintain-the-senate/ |
Last night, concert goers were to treated to a very special evening at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale. The Top 5 American Idol Finalists were featured in grand style for a performance that will remain in the hearts and minds of those in attendance.
The first to take the stage was Idol runner-up Joey Cook. Although she finished in seventh place this past season, she certainly deserves to be on stage with the Top 5. A sweet voice with a very unique, old-time sound to it, Cook sang "Pretty Please", "Fancy", and "Sweet Pea". The performances were spot-on and well received by the audience. Cook's performance was accompanied by her trusted ukulele and was paired beautifully together.I hope to see more of her in the future.
At once, the Top 5 took to the stage and opened the show with a rousing performance of Lenny Kravitz's "Are You Gonna Come My Way". The audience was immediately brought to their feet and began to dance and move to the rock rhythm of the drums and electric guitar. The lighting was super impressive and the choreography between the music and lighting were incredible.
As the evening progressed, each Idol performer, Nick Fradiani, Jax, Tyanna Jones, Rayvon Owen, and Clark Beckham each gave a brief history of themselves and the journey they took on American Idol. Individually they gave a great performance, as well as a group.
It is very easy to see that there are no egos present with this group of talented entertainers. The relationships they have built through their time together on American Idol has translated to the road as well. There is no stopping them and it will be no surprise to hear their names on the music charts in the very near future.
For more information about each American Idol contestant, visit the website at www.americanidol.com.
Hey auditioners, we are offering on-the-spot auditions at each AMERICAN IDOL® LIVE! tour location (through to the Nashville stop on 7/17). Find the AMERICAN IDOL® audition area at each location. Check out the live audition information?here.
Many thanks and appreciation go out to publicist Ken Phillips for making this review possible. | 2019-04-25T14:34:57 | http://kenphillipsgroup.com/aiet715.htm |
Artist Joi Murugavell’s whimsical and hilarious drawings are her means of finding escape and understanding. To see more of her creative imagery, please visit her website.
I think my imagination is a product of not fitting into my world as a child. Back then I didn’t realise the feeling of detachment and not fitting in was normal and OK. I made up epic stories in my head, kinda like a mini series, with characters and plots. Often, I’d lie down and close my eyes to imagine dialogues and images vividly, till my body and brain felt like jelly, because you just can’t lie down for that long. At some point I sat up and started drawing instead. I drew these things I now call Oodlies which mean Odd doodles or Odd Lies (we tell ourselves).
Over the years, escaping the present remained a habit, I hardly ever felt “here.” And then one day, late in 2015, I felt here again. It had been a good twelve years since the last, solid “here,” but I remembered here, as if it were yesterday.
Joi Murugavell with a series of drawings done during her week of isolation.
At the time I thought, “Enough farting around!” I isolated myself for a week to think in silence; it was a pleasant experience with some crucial realisations.
I realised one thing that made me feel displaced from myself was telling a huge amount of white lies. All of them stemming from wanting to be accepted and not hurting people.
For a month I told no white lies at all. I found out that I felt more able to appreciate what a moment brought to me even when it was uncomfortable. I’m still working through this theme in the art I’ve been creating since the month of not lying.
As for the detachment from myself, it turned out to be quite a simple thing. My head doesn’t cope or benefit from too many outings, people, parties and all the things which seem so normal and fun. I just needed to say so.
The themes behind my artwork have always switched between escape and understanding.
The doodles in particular are an escape into the sort of silence that provides clarity.
It took twenty-five hours to complete this freehand wall mural and during that time I played one song, “Brain Damage” by Pink Floyd. Somewhere in the middle of the mural, I remembered being in a cafe with two friends. The friend to the left of me was bipolar and the one to the right of me clinically depressed (and there I was, happy to be stuck in the middle of them.) There’s definitely a universal fascination with perfect minds. Firstly they don’t exist and secondly, firstly.
This year I’m working on communicating better. I feel an artist could connect so much more by working on words too. We’re all flooded with so much noise, I’d like to contribute towards understanding and not more noise. One way to do that is to put out content that I want to consume or frequently look for, myself. And it’s usually to understand my life better.
and … dance, dance, dance.
Artist Joi Murugavell invites you to follow her on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
Enjoyed your reading your piece and learning about your process. Love the bold, bright colors! Oodle On!!
nice work, and shes cute !
I enjoy your work very much! Congratulations! | 2019-04-20T20:27:34 | https://www.artsyshark.com/2016/06/10/featured-artist-joi-murugavell/ |
Has anyone tried to load the paper tape file images from the link on altair32? There is some cool stuff like a debugger, monitor , assembler, etc.
I have had no success in loading these, I am under the impression you can use the cassette loader to load paper tapes, getting the idea that with Mits cassettee was really just a magnetic represnation of paper tape.
anyone else had any experience with these?
These would be some awesome files to use with my altair, ounce i get the money to buy a kit from grant.
these, to be honest i never got the paper tape reader on the altair emulator to work.
to be honest i never got the paper tape reader on the altair emulator to work.
Me neither. I ended up using the cassette in the emulator, and that works fine. Since those files work in the emulator, why not try to load your real Altair with those? I tried this a couple of years ago but never got it to work. Now you have rekindled my interest. I think I'll give it a shot. | 2019-04-23T18:42:45 | http://www.stockly.com/forums/showthread.php?s=e559b957fc71a77f7adb2f1b1054714f&t=801 |
Back in January 2018 I thought of a new way to stay engaged in my own website that embraced the message I deliver to organizations and leaders when supporting their communication efforts: own the narrative.
To me, this means making sure I’m representing myself honestly and genuinely both online and off. Not only this, but the lines have significantly blurred between the professional and the personal online. Today, people get fired for things they publicly posted online before they were hired, even though their employer new about those posts when they hired them. So ensuring a clear separation of what’s “on” and what’s “off” is hard – but having time that is “off” is incredible important to one’s mental health, or so I’ve come to believe.
But, if I was going to embark upon this merging of my personal and professional self online (the “profersonal” which I’ll eventually get around to writing a blog post about), it would seem a large oversight if I didn’t also consider the plague of privacy concerns over all these social media and other data-driven “free” services online. After all, if you’re not paying for the service, you’re probably the product.
So if I am to align myself online, and want to be in control of my narrative, then I should maybe make use of this simple hosting plan I have to do the bulk of my sharing here. After all, I originally started this site so I could distance myself from social media and focus on creating while still managing to share photos and stories of my journey with family and friends.
Which has led me to today, a complete rejigging on LiamMather.com to accommodate my personal and professional life, under one simple, online roof.
I’ll be re-publishing content from the old site which is still available at LiamMather.com/Blog/ and re-deploying the family zone here as a somewhat separate, stand alone sub-site so it can do more that I’d want.
A field notes post will come soon detailing the journey and offering how you can set it up for yourself. In the meantime, enjoy the re-publishing and the new content as I slowly get things rolling. | 2019-04-26T00:08:06 | http://liammather.com/news/welcome-to-the-new-liammather-com/ |
This “Contribution to HR Community” Award recognises Mr. Ahmad A. Aziz Al Khayat’s contribution to human capital development in the Ministry of Works, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Mr. Ahmad Aziz Al Khayat was appointed in August 2002 as Director of Human Resources in the Ministry of Works (MOW), Kingdom of Bahrain. He has moved on from his role as pure implementer of Civil Service Bureau’s rules and regulations into a human capital developer working to change MOW into a leading professional organisation.
His enormous achievement is in implementing the Management Development Planning Study. He has contributed to its successful implementation and its continuous roll-out and improvements covering Strategic Review – Diagnostic and Analysis of MOW, Organisational Manual, Business Architecture, Analysis of Human Resources Requirements, HR Policy and Procedures, Performance Appraisal System, IT Goals & Strategies, Project Management, and Project Cycle and Work Procedures. | 2019-04-18T22:44:22 | http://asiahrdawards.com/content/ahmad-aziz-al-khayat |
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A statement clutch can either make or break your outfit. As a lover of streamlined btw ensembles , I always look for accessaries that can stand on their own. These Matthew Williamson embellished suede clutches (£995, from Net-a-Porter) are exquisite! On-trend neon instantly updates lavish looking brocade and with two colours to choose from, you cannot go wrong about updating your look.
This entry was tagged 2012, accessories, bags, brocade, clutch, designer, fashion, london, matthew, neon, shopping, style, williamson, women. Bookmark the permalink. | 2019-04-18T10:38:16 | https://thecoup.eu/2012/09/20/things-that-make-me-go-ohh-2/ |
Instead of pulling over to see the world’s 3rd biggest ball of yarn during your vacation, try something a little more worthwhile. This could be your only vacation of the year, so “fill your eyes with wonder” as the travel bloggers say and visit some unforgettable places. All over the U.S., there are publicly and privately funded, breathtaking gardens that can redefine your definition of horticulture. From pristine botanical memorials to fascinating plant sculptures, you will find your imagination running wild with your own backyard botanical ideas.
Plus, these gardens are prime for great pictures that are guaranteed to make your Instagram pop and may even inspire you to start a succulent garden, raised garden, or ‘living’ sculpture garden of your own! So, if you are journeying through the southeastern U.S., carve out some time to visit one or more of these amazing garden experiences.
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Located in Atlanta’s Midtown next to the very active Piedmont park, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens brings some vibrant plant art to the hustle and bustle of a big city. The garden offers a kids’ area, rock gardens, a conservatory, a canopy walk, and a famous plant sculpture exhibition. These “living” sculptures can get up to 26 feet tall, taking the shape of mermaids, peacocks, camels, and other exciting creatures.
Take some time during your tour of Georgia to visit this educational garden. Located 15 miles from Savannah, Georgia, these gardens reside at the Historic Bamboo Farm which is part of the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. Get ready to see a beautiful collection of palm varietals and get lost in their 4-acre Bamboo maze.
Located in scenic St. Petersburg next to the Tampa Bay, this garden is over 100 years old and boasts a collection of more than 50,000 plants. It includes beautiful pathways adorned with waterfalls and demonstration areas, offering a holistic botanical experience. They are also known for their workshops where you can learn about planting techniques or new horticultural research. For example, in the summer of 2018, they will host a rain garden and barrel workshop which teaches gardeners about collecting rain and distributing it within their gardens.
Held annually during in springtime, Disney’s Flower and Garden Festival is the most expensive on this list, but arguably provides the greatest amount of botanical wonder and more. From learning how-to, to outdoor garden concerts, to eating food picked directly from their gardens, it is one of the most renowned botanical experiences there is. Along with living sculptures featuring Anna and Elsa from Frozen and Bambi with his woodland critters, they feature a beautiful raised bed gardening exhibit. (Learn what raised bed gardening is here) Featured within them are plants from over 11 countries, and educational placards adorn each explaining how to take care of them and how the raised beds assist in their transition to a tropical climate.
If you want to walk a beautiful nature trail, enjoy specialty gardens, experience the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house, and feel the tranquility of an aquatic garden, then make your way to the Huntsville Botanical Garden in Alabama. They are a non-profit garden dedicated to providing experiences that will delight adults and children. One of their most notable offerings is the Demonstration Vegetable Garden where visitors can learn about the practical styles of gardening such as row-gardening and square foot-gardening.
Formerly a plantation, the Arlington Antebellum Home and Garden is now a beautiful 6-acre landscaped garden. It is part of the National Register of Historic Places, and features a restored garden room along with decorative art. The gardens highlight sharp lines and the beauty of landscaping, and the history behind the property is felt by every visitor.
As highlighted on their official website, the Biltmore House and Gardens located in North Carolina suggests that you make this a 3-day visit instead of just stopping by. Their gardens have featured in Travel + Leisure’s Top Ten Botanical Gardens of the World, and the Biltmore property itself is a historical legacy. Among the sights included are: a Tennis Lawn, Shrub Garden, conservatory, Spring Garden, Azalea Garden, and Bass Pond. Once you are done observing their horticultural space, you can relax with a Rose Petal facial in the Biltmore Spa.
This 10.5 acre public garden, located in the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, features 500 different plants and flowers cared for by five dedicated professional horticulturalists. They change the displays seasonally to reflect the natural beauty of every season, and visitors can also view the Queen’s Rose Garden in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. Another site to behold is the live oak - estimated to have lived since 1585. The Elizabethan Gardens are most well known for their Camellia collection which is comprised of over 80 Camellia varietals. Everyone can enjoy the pristine beauty of these gardens, and avid horticulturalists can especially enjoy the hybrid Lilies.
So, if travelling the southeast U.S. definitely add these amazing stops to your itinerary for some added tranquility and exploration.
Also, keep your eyes open for part 2 of this 5-part series as we explore the rest of the must-see gardens across the U.S.! | 2019-04-18T11:16:37 | https://www.motherearthliving.com/in-the-garden/must-see-gardens-across-the-us-southeast-zb0z1806 |
LOCATION: The busy A103 Hornsey Rise road dissects the middle of an area bordered by Upper Holloway, Stroud Green and Crouch End. So, my stealth check target is surrounded by thousands of houses.
FORECOURT: There is a 20mph speed restriction on Hornsey Rise, so the site is clearly visible helped by the BP-branded illuminated pole. The forecourt is a good size and the space has been well utilised but seems a bit of a clutter due to the over-use of flags, posters, signs and banners with too many different messages.
The fuel prices were in line with non-supermarket local competition, although 1ppl more expensive on unleaded. The pumps were festooned with various notices and offers but were generally clean and all working. The canopy supports looked in need of repainting.
The pumps were all busy during my mid-morning visit and most of the designated parking spaces full.
To the left of the shop are the air-line, water and vacuum services and the entrance to the car wash.
The front of the shop has the usual array of offers a free-to-use ATM, Calor gas, winter solid fuel, canisters of screen wash and AdBlue and newspapers.
SHOP: The shop fascia states MRH Hornsey Rise, Spar and Subway. The Spar and Subway logos are bold and very clearly visible from the road. The shop frontage and window like the forecourt carry a lot of information including various meal and other deals.
To the right of the shop's entrance is the Subway serve-over counter and a seating area. There was some litter on the floor that looked as if it had blown in from the forecourt. On the left the aisles led to the till area and Costa Express. An engineer was working on the machine so it was out of use.
As a good proportion of the shop is taken up by Subway, display space for packaged and fresh merchandise is limited. Some basic convenience store categories are adequately represented, for example confectionery, snacks, a tight range of grocery and household products, bread and milk. The off-licence section was good with a number of lines on offer. Some categories seemed under-ranged, in particular pre-packed sandwiches.
Next to the Costa Express, a display unit carried a selection of products that had been baked-off in store. Opposite was a frozen food unit of breads and pastries to 'Bake at Home'. Great idea but a pity the top of the unit had some unopened boxes piled up on it.
I understand the place of products marketed at a £1 price point. But this shop had lots a sign hanging from the ceiling advertised '100s of products at £1'.
Fresh produce was represented by a few packs of Spar-branded fruit. The customer toilet was disappointing the toilet bowl and wash basin were very clean but the walls and floor need urgent attention, to get rid of the rank toilet smell and to clean off the offensive graffiti on the wall.
The member of staff on the till conducted my transaction in an efficient and friendly manner.
PROGNOSIS: BP, Spar, Subway and Costa Express together are powerful strategic partners for MRH. And MRH is a successful enterprise, growing to become the largest independent service station owner in the UK. It has recently been bought by a US private equity business Lone Star. The pressure to make an acceptable return on investment will therefore surely continue.
DIAGNOSIS: The success of any enterprise is in the tactical application of its strategic plan. In the case of MRH, this means the continuing need to drive their fuel and non-fuel business to maximum effect. So no let-up in sales pressure and the need for disciplined trading from both the forecourt and the shop.
Introduce a limited number of artisan products such as bread. | 2019-04-23T02:20:50 | https://m.forecourttrader.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/11292/Shop_Doctor:_In_the_surgery_this_month_-_MRH_Retail__Hornsey_Rise,_Hornsey,_London.html |
When British Prime Minister David Cameron agreed with the European Union in February on revised terms for the United Kingdom’s membership, he insisted that the EU be recognised officially as a “multi-currency union”.
With clear limits on European integration in place, on currency and other issues, Cameron believed that he would be able to win a popular majority in favour of the deal — and thus of remaining in the EU — when the UK holds its referendum on June 23.
Yet, rather than providing such clarity, the pact uses contorted language to avoid such an official declaration — and the explanations that would have to come with it.
To be sure, the February decision did give Cameron enough to enable him to campaign against Brexit.
By specifying that the UK and Denmark are under no obligation to adopt the euro, Cameron’s counterparts did effectively confirm the EU’s status as a multi-currency union.
That ambiguity was born of an unwillingness — or inability — to provide a clear description of how a multi-currency union will function in the long term.
It is a tough question — one that will have to be addressed, regardless of the referendum’s outcome.
After all, if British voters choose to leave the EU, a similar problem would arise in any post-“Brexit” negotiation to keep the UK in the single market.
There is now a general consensus that, over time, the eurozone will need to build more integrated economic governance systems.
Indeed, most economists agree that any monetary union needs not only a banking union, which is now being established in the eurozone, but also greater fiscal-policy coordination, to compensate for the lack of independent monetary policies and flexible exchange rates.
Politicians, too, support the shift towards greater fiscal integration — at least those who represent the moderate mainstream.
Germany’s conservative finance minister, Wolfgang Schäuble, France’s centre-left Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron and Italy’s centrist Finance Minister Pier Carlo Padoan have all called for versions of a common eurozone finance minister.
Where the disagreement lies is in the form integration should take.
Germany considers fiscal coordination to be critical to enforcing firm rules of conduct, while France and Italy would like to include more mechanisms for common risk management, such as Eurobonds or cost sharing for unemployment insurance.
Clearly, a balance will need to be struck.
To satisfy Germany, stronger fiscal rules must form the foundation of greater integration. But such rules must entail greater counter cyclicality and more symmetry, forcing surplus and deficit countries alike to reduce imbalances. Moreover, the framework will need to support more effective risk sharing and a distinct eurozone budget, as the southern member states demand. Institutional and legal changes, including the establishment of some kind of eurozone parliament and treasury, will also be needed, in order to provide legitimacy to the endeavour.
Achieving all of this is essential to enable the EU to function as an effective multi-currency union.
Cameron, like his predecessor Gordon Brown, who was present at the euro’s creation but kept the UK out, recognises the need for further eurozone integration, if only because the UK has an interest in better economic performance in its most important export market.
But engaging effectively with a more deeply integrated eurozone, without joining it, will be no easy feat.
To be successful, the UK will need to pursue two key objectives.
First, it must establish strong cooperation with the EU on other key issues, such as security, foreign and climate policy.
Second, it must ensure that an increasingly integrated eurozone does not gain the authority to make unilaterally fiscal and regulatory decisions that, by reshaping the single market or the financial sector, have significant implications for the UK.
The eurozone, for its part, must regard British interests in the integration process, without allowing the UK to slow it down.
While issues relating to eurozone integration and the multi-currency union have not been central to the Brexit debate, which has tended to focus on immigration, they remain vital to the future of the EU, with or without the UK.
Though Britain’s continued EU membership is not fundamentally incompatible with a more integrated eurozone, creating institutions that can support a permanent multi-currency union — essentially, as I have argued, two Europes in one — will be politically and legally challenging.
In its failure to put forward a clear vision, the deal announced in February did not set a strong precedent for overcoming these challenges.
If Europe is to make genuine progress towards greater stability and prosperity, it will need to ensure transparency and legitimacy every step of the way.
Only with a clear political vision and institutions that can steer policy during crises and in normal times alike will the EU be able to prosper again.
If the UK stays, the EU must urgently work out how a legitimate multi-currency union will function, instead of reverting to business as usual.
If the UK leaves, the same basic problems must be solved, with the difference, however, that the UK will have lost all leverage. | 2019-04-18T19:53:53 | http://jordantimes.com/opinion/kemal-dervis/european-integration-or-without-britain |
Researchers from the University of Western Australia’s Oceans Institute have found that analyzing coral to determine past ocean temperatures can be misleading, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation has reported.
As coral grows, ratios of strontium to calcium imprint its calcium carbonate skeleton in a way that can illustrate previous years’ ocean temperatures.
However, when researchers analyzed core samples from two different coral colonies off Madagascar’s coast, one colony showed a strong warming trend while the other did not.
Researchers surmise that small differences in water temperature, salinity and waves and currents are responsible for creating microclimates that affect coral growth differently.
After reviewing the data, researchers concluded that testing large sample sizes may be the only effective way to measure ocean temperatures from coral. | 2019-04-24T05:55:44 | https://www.fondriest.com/news/coral-climate-change-studies-can-mislead.htm |
USA Hauling & Recycling Selected As A Sustainability Finalist | USA Hauling & Recycling, Inc.
USA Hauling & Recycling has been named a finalist for the DEEP and Hartford Business Journal’s Green Circle Sustainability Awards. The finalists include an elite group of Connecticut businesses, government entities, individuals/groups, schools and universities who are doing their part to ensure that the business they conduct is environmentally responsible and sustainable.
To celebrate the achievements of all the finalists, and to announce the winners of the Green Circle Sustainability Awards, Hartford Business Journal and DEEP will be hosting the Green Circle Sustainability Awards Gala at Infinity Hall Hartford on May 23rd, 2016. | 2019-04-19T06:47:45 | http://blog.usarecycle.com/usa-hauling-recycling-selected-as-a-sustainability-finalist/ |
Silver Moments is an organisation that caters to mature 30+ in the LGBTQ community who are looking for a supportive and social environment.
They are a fun and friendly group that holds regular weekly meetings in Bournemouth at 11am at local gay venues and monthly outings to attractions in Southern UK.
Please contact John for specific meeting details. | 2019-04-19T07:23:35 | https://www.intercomtrust.org.uk/directory/dorset/silver-moments |
When you have a mass tort lawyers - roundup issue, there are many benefits to choosing a local mass tort lawyers - roundup lawyer. In addition to supporting a member of your Bartelso community, you are also choosing a lawyer that is more convenient to travel to, being local to Bartelso, than if you were to choose a lawyer outside of the Bartelso area.
By hiring a reputable Bartelso mass tort lawyers - roundup lawyer, you can ensure that your case will be handled in the most professional manner possible. And finding a good, experienced local Bartelso mass tort lawyers - roundup lawyer will give you the comfort of knowing that if you should have another mass tort lawyers - roundup issue in the future, your lawyer is right around the corner. | 2019-04-21T12:50:10 | https://www.elocal.com/mass-tort-lawyers-roundup/il/bartelso |
Throughout this chapter, we looked at the processes available for customization in Dynamics CRM. We determined which type of process applies to which scenario, and when one type is better suited than another. We also looked at business rules and the business process flow, and how to use business rules to enforce and visually enhance the user experience. We also saw examples of creating these processes, and building complex relationships where one process can be triggered from another.
In the next chapter, we will look at the social aspect of Dynamics CRM, and some of the new tools introduced with the newer versions of the platform. | 2019-04-25T16:44:20 | https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/microsoft-dynamics-crm/9781784397845/ch04s08.html |
In a new (hopefully permanent) feature on the blog a closer look will be taken at the goals in Blackpool matches with a view to understanding them in greater detail. Usual tactical articles will still come along, but finding the time and resources to make them genuinely worthwhile are much harder this season now Blackpool are playing Championship football.
Watching the Cardiff goal in the first instance there are at least three points of failure for Blackpool. As much as Joe Mason scored the goal, poor Blackpool defending presented the chance. However, before looking at the points of failure it’s important to note why Blackpool ended up defending so close to the goal.
Goals may be scored in a split second, but quite often there’s a stacking up of incidents leading to the goal. They act as a warning to the defensive team that they need to be aware in order to snuff out danger at the earliest opportunity. In this instance, Cardiff got in between Blackpool lines of defence and midfield catching Blackpool out of shape in defence. Remember, this is in the lead up to the goal.
Crainey (circled) is caught high up the pitch, Cardiff advance.
The picture above shows how Stephen Crainey was caught a little high up the pitch and Danny Wilson was dragged over to deal with the oncoming player leaving far too much space between him and Craig Cathcart. It is here were teams have often picked apart Blackpool. The picture below shows how there’s a clear pass on in behind Cathcart for Kenny Miller. Instead of taking that option Mason spreads the play wide. As he opts to do that Cathcart goes to put pressure on the ball and pulls the whole Blackpool defence out of shape.
The blue arrow indicates the play that could have caught Blackpool out, whilst Cathcart (circled) steps up.
It is at this point where Blackpool are at stress point. They are being turned around and need to regroup their shape and become aware of the positions taken up by their opponents. Alex Baptiste goes to apply pressure to the man on the ball and Chris Basham drops to cover at right back.
Now the errors start to mount up. Arguably they were the result of poor defending, but not helped by being pulled out of shape and having to recover shape whilst being turned to face their goal.
Blackpool centre back (circled) getting in front of their men. Note Don Cowie is a spare man at the back post, unmarked.
Both centre backs get themselves in poor positions in front of the men they should mark causing a knock on effect. Cathcart is marking space with Mason taking up position behind him. Wilson monitors Miller but realising he has to go to Mason passes on the marking of Miller to pick up Mason, however, he is unaware that Crainey is outnumbered at the back post. This is a combination of positioning, awareness and organisation not functioning very well as there were three Cardiff players in relation to three Blackpool players.
Wilson (circled) moves out to the man in anticipation.
In trying to anticipate the knock down by Don Cowie, Danny Wilson goes forward to the nearest man. Had he held his position he could have cut the ball out easily.
In thinking that Wilson has the ball covered Cathcart switches off instead on staying goal side of Mason and on his toes ready for the worst case scenario. Mason then steals in front of Cathcart to score.
This just highlights how goals can be conceded through not dealing with the matter at hand at the earliest opportunity. Nothing has been said about the excellent work that Cardiff did to score the goal. The ghosting movement of Cowie to sneak around the back. The awareness when crossing the ball to pick out Cowie at the back post and the anticipation of Mason to steal in front of Cathcart.
It gives Blackpool a good few things to think about from a defensive point of view, but will not take anything away from a good three points on their travels as perhaps the dreaming may start once again. | 2019-04-21T18:02:58 | https://measuredprogress.co.uk/2012/02/05/a-concession-of-errors/ |
Pont de la Tournelle, is an arch bridge spanning the river Seine in Paris.HistoryThe location of the Pont de la Tournelle is the site of successive structures.The first, a wooden bridge, was built in 1620. This bridge connected the Eastern bank of the Seine (le quai Saint-Bernard) to l'île Saint-Louis. It was subsequently washed away by ice in 1637, and again on 21 January 1651. A stone bridge was erected in its place in 1654. It was demolished in 1918 and replaced by the current bridge in 1928, after it suffered several natural disasters, especially the flood of 1910.The Pont de la Tournelle was intentionally built lacking symmetry, in order to emphasize the shapeless landscape in the part of the Seine that it bestrides. Consisting of a grand central arch that links the riverbanks via two smaller arches, one on each side, it's decorated on the Eastern bank with a pylon built on the left pier's cutwater, and a statue of Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris, atop of the pylon, designed by Polish-French monumental sculptor Paul Landowski.The term "Tournelle" traces its origin to a square turret (tourelle) constructed at the end of the 12th Century on the fortress of Phillipe Auguste.Numerous scenes of Highlander: The Series were filmed along the Quai de la Tournelle near and underneath Pont de la Tournelle between 1992 and 1998.
Modern bridge (it replaced an old wooden bridge), it is topped, on the left bank side, of a very high statue of Ste Geneviève, the patroness of Paris, friend of Clovis, who looks not in the direction of Notre-Dame, but in that of where could arise the hordes Enemy. Departing from île St Louis, it leads to Quai de la Tournelle and the famous restaurant of the tour D'Argent. At its end was the Tower of la Tournelle (ancient walls of Philip Augustus) and the castle of the same name, infamous because the convicts that were going to be deported were imprisoned there. It allows a magnificent viewpoint on the bedside of the ND Cathedral and on the island of the city.
The lovely place for walk and good pictures! There is a view to Notre Dame Cathedral and also you can see Eiffel Tower! In the warm days you can able to feed ducks and huge swans! It's super lovely! | 2019-04-21T21:00:49 | http://planner.travelopod.com/france/paris/pont-de-la-tournelle-a870220467 |
Sketty Conveyancing Solicitors | Are They Lender-Approved?
Ready to buy a new home in Sketty? Failing to check that a lawyer is on your lender’s list of approved solicitors can put your Sketty conveyancing at risk of delay or failure.
Only LenderPanel.com provides a subset of authorised Sketty conveyancers for over 130 lenders.
The range of Sketty conveyancing searches depends primarily on the premises, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your knowledge of the region and risks, your overall approach to risk. What is important is that you properly comprehend what information the searches could give you. You may then decide if you personally think you need that information. If unsure, ask your conveyancer to recommend.
Do lenders provide you with an approved list of Sketty conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Principality conveyancing panel?
Sketty conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Principality conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Principality directly.
I have been told that property searches are the main cause of delay in Sketty conveyancing transactions. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Sketty.
How do I locate a Sketty solicitor on the Barclays conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am willing to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the conveyancer.
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have since discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Sketty. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Sketty ?
Most houses in Sketty are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Sketty so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Sketty conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will appraise you on the various issues.
With 53 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £27,600 and £31,800 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional. | 2019-04-20T10:14:55 | https://www.lenderpanel.com/conveyancing/loc/sketty |
Just steps from bustling Market Street, Alta Laguna is a six-acre complex located at the former UC Extension site in the heart of San Francisco. The site plan stitches together an ambitious program of 330 market rate units, 110 LGBT-friendly senior units, a new public park through the Waller Street easement, a community garden and a series of private courts for the new residents. With below grade parking, the majority of the landscape is on structure. MSLA was the common link on the design team which included two developers and four architecture firms. The design of the landscape integrates innovative ways to bring a wide range of amenities to the housing development while implementing extensive storm water management systems. MSLA worked collaboratively with neighborhood groups and the Planning Department in development of the design. | 2019-04-25T20:48:20 | http://ms-la.com/alta-laguna-2/ |
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St. Andrews Sound is located on Georgias Atlantic coast at Intracoastal Waterway Mile 690. The sound separates Jekyll Island (north) and Cumberland Island (south) with the Intracoastal Waterway leading right down the middle of the sound between the two islands.
The image above is a view from the east looking west over St. Andrews Sound. To the right is the southern tip of Jekyll Island, while off to the left (south) of the inlet is the northern tip of Cumberland Island, a National Seashore and a great place to visit and explore. Most of the island used to belong to the Carnegie family, and the ruins of their great mansion, Dungeness can be toured by taking a National Park Service ferry boat from St. Marys, which is about 21 miles south from St. Andrews Sound.
There are two entrances to St. Andrews Sound, but the southern one is more reliable and, unlike the northenr entrance, is well-marked to guide you through the shifting shoals.
At green nun buoy 5, you need to set an approximate course of 329 degrees magnetic for about 1.5 miles, and then head west-northwest to intercept quick flashing red buoy 32, which is situated at ICW Mile 690. Be sure to avoid the shoals on either side of the channel once you depart green nun buoy 5. The channel is unmarked all the way to quick flashing red buoy 32, and you will see breakers on either side (visible in the image above).
Once you have cleared quick flashing red buoy 32, you can pick up the Intracoastal Waterway route north or south. The passage south leads behind Cumberland Island toward St. Marys and Fernandina Beach. The north route leads up toward Jekyll Island where marinas can be found.
No reviews yet! Be the first to write a review of St Andrews Sound Entrance. | 2019-04-19T03:12:13 | https://marinas.com/view/inlet/7giqry_St_Andrews_Sound_Entrance_Inlet_Jekyll_Island_GA_United_States |
Pre-Disclosure: I’m an active, paying Roon Labs subscriber (annual subscription) so my article is based on my personal experiences with the Roon Labs service and its applications. I’m not earning comissions from Roon Labs nor do I receive any benefits.
I’ve probably mentioned it a thousand times and I won’t stop telling folks how I think Roon Labs is THE easiest to use and most elegant music streaming architecture on the market bar none. It works so well, you simply forget the computer stuff that makes all of this tick. But for newbies visiting the Roon Labs website opens Pandora’s box with more questions popping up. So I decided to put together a small recipe for easy success.
If you don’t know WHAT Roon is, please check out their website.
Besides a Roon Labs license plus DAC and your audio system – you can choose between annual and lifetime Roon subscriptions (which are costly but worth it in my opinion if you are in it for the long term) – at the least you essentially need a server for the Roon application and ideally a remote control so you can kick back and relax. This could be an iPad or an Android tablet. Roon runs well on both. If you’ve got no tablet, a smartphone will do.
Roon software is available as a fully integrated server/playback client or as a standalone server package for “headless” installation. Roon Server is the beast that crunches the data and hosts your music library. Ideally , you would keep your actual music collection separate on a NAS. Almost anything can be turned into a Roon Server starting from a current laptop up to powerful desktop machine running in your basement. Roon Server runs also on more powerful Intel processor based NAS boxes such as from Synology or QNAP. You don’t need to worry about the OS itself as Roon Server runs on Linux, Windows or MAC OS. What you do need to consider though are the power requirements: Roon needs a reasonably fast machine to shine – ideally with an SSD and plenty of RAM. And that machine needs to be on all the time – at least when you’re listening to music. Forget any low-powered computers because they won’t work here. Roon’s philosophy is to constantly add to their feature set such as digital room correction. I would expect the minimum system requirements to rise in the future.
If you want to spend less money or prefer a less energy consuming solution, check out the Intel Compute Stick for smaller libraries (500-100 CDs). I haven’t personally tried this yet but some users at least considered it usable.
Roon recently released their own system software that was designed to run on the Intel NUC so you generally might want to build a system around the NUC.
Yet another computer that would connect to your DAC and receive its music stream from Roon Server. Fortunately, Roon Bridge can be a lightweight computer such as the Raspberry PI with a Linux distribution of your choice. I personally use DietPI which is fantastic and lets you set up the whole thing in about 10 minutes! If you’ve got more cash to spend, you can also choose from dozens of readily available streamers by audio manufacturers that can act as a Roon Bridge such as the ones from Auralic, T+A, Melco, Burmester, NAD or Bluesound. Many of these also come with a DAC which is great if you want an all-in-one solution.
Finally you need something to browse your music library and interact with Roon. Roon Remote is your visual “front-end” to your library. Roon Labs offers apps for iOS and Android. For greater comfort I highly recommend a tablet even though a smartphone would do just fine. I’ve had great success turning my Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 into a full Roon Remote and the whole thing costs less than 100 bucks. If you want to go this route, you need to install the Google Play Store or sideload an Android APK. Even a good old-fashioned laptop can run as a remote control although many audiophiles would rather not have something sitting on their lap while listening.
Roon is a fantastic product with a great eco-system. But it isn’t and probably won’t ever be cheap. If price is an issue, familiarize yourself with a Raspberry PI setup that sounds just as good, costs nearly nothing but requires some tweaking.
How do you personally use Roon? Let me know so I can keep this guide up to date. | 2019-04-22T06:49:32 | https://www.musicservertips.com/how-to-articles/perfect-roon-setup/ |
Blinded by the Lights - Brightening up your day!
Blinded by the Lights – Brightening up your day!
Some things just look better at night! Around the world, some of the most fascinating attractions are best viewed once the sun has set. The bustling metropolises around the world transform from a concrete exterior to an illuminated wonderland. Take a look at some of the most incredible skylines from around the world. | 2019-04-26T10:10:19 | http://www.textbooktravel.com/blinded-by-the-lights/ |
Like me, I'm sure that many of you consider stellar imaging performance as one of the top factors when choosing and investing on a very expensive flagship level smartphone.
For the first half of 2018, based on my experience with these handsets, I would say that the best cameraphones in the market include the Apple iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy S9+ and Note8, OnePlus6, and Huawei P20 Pro -- in random order.
Having played with the all-new Samsung Galaxy Note9 during its official unveiling at the Manila Marriott Hotel last August 10, 2018, I can confidently say that this upcoming high-end release can stand shoulder to shoulder with the above-mentioned models when it comes to powerful imaging capabilities both for stills and videos.
Although many say that the front and rear camera hardware of the Note9 are practically similar to what's on the Samsung Galaxy S9+ that was launched earlier this year, the 2018 flagship phablet has at least one unique feature that gives it a clear advantage: Artificial Intelligence.
Yup, the Korean Giant has successfully developed an AI imaging software that's more or less similar to what Huawei, OPPO, and Vivo has had on their hero handsets for quite a while now.
This innovation allows the Note9 to instantly figure out what's in front of the lens and to automatically adjust imaging algorithms or settings to deliver the best looking photos possible. It knows if you're trying to snap an image of a flower, food, greenery, sky, mountain, sunset, or sunrise, among others. Isn't that something?
Well, after the Unpacked Event, our friends from Samsung and their PR agency in the Philippines gave me a Samsung Galaxy Note9 to play with and I took the opportunity to snap images around the hotel using the phone's primary rear camera with automatic settings. Check them these raw, unedited photos and let me know what you think of them in the comments section below.
Shot in an outdoor balcony with morning light.
In line with what I mentioned above, I am very impressed with the imaging capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Note9. As you can see in the photos and the videos I've shown, the cameras of this model can truly capture fine details and brilliant colors that I'm sure almost all viewers will find visually pleasing. On top of that, I noticed that - compared to my Samsung Galaxy Note8 - the Note9 locks in on the subject and snaps photos faster; I guess it's because of the more powerful internal hardware of the newer smartphone. Please stay tuned for my side by side comparison of photos taken using both the Samsung Galaxy Note8 and the Note9.
Alright! That's it for now. I can't wait to test the handset again so I can try out the 1080p 240-frames-per-second Slo-Mo video recording and to see if Samsung made improvements on the Dual Rear Cameras' Lossless Zoom capability and Live Focus Mode for Portrait Shots as well as the AR Stickers for the Front-Facing Selfie Snapper. | 2019-04-21T18:56:09 | https://www.techpinas.com/2018/08/Samsung-Galaxy-Note9-Camera-Sample-Shots.html |
“‘Sound travels,’ said Hemingway, whose dark eyes glitter merrily despite his 76 years. ‘And especially when there’s a pretty girl to impress in the boat, how often have I heard a guide say, “Oh, this isn’t really me, I’m just doing this for now.” My God, can’t these guys even stand up for their profession?'” (Well, just try standing up for your profession on those once-in-a-blue-moon moments when a pretty girl actually does step into your boat.) Pete Bodo writes about the life and philosophies of Pat Hemingway in The New York Times. | 2019-04-20T08:44:39 | https://midcurrent.com/2005/04/03/pat-hemingway-pretty-girls-and/ |
The Auroville Universal Township envisaged by the Mother is one of the unique examples of manifestation of human unity in diversity. The township founded on a barren plateau devoid of any blade of grass in 1968 has become a green area shaded with a variety of trees and plants. The architectural designs, appropriate building technologies, conservation approach, rainwater harvesting, re-use and recycling of water resources, solid waste management, land re-generation, community participation are some of the areas where innovative models and techniques have been developed and adapted in the township.
As per Charter, Auroville belongs to the humanity as a whole and the one who is to live in Auroville must be willing servitor of Divine Consciousness. It is in this background the growth of Auroville needs to be seen. The township designed for an ultimate population of 50000 in an area of 2000 ha. would be a viable functional entity. Although the character and set up of the township may not be the same as that of any other town of similar size, functionally it requires to be a self contained township. The Master Plan of the township has, therefore, rightly envisaged development of economic zone alongwith residential, cultural and institutional areas. The provision of green belt around the built up portion of the township would be an important environmental safeguard. Auroville is a different township from development management point of view and the Master Plan exercise has rightly recognised its uniqueness.
I am sure, Master Plan would channelise the future growth and development of Auroville as per the envisioned charter. Its development may provide a good model for emulation in other towns and cities as well. Contributions made by the Resident Assembly and the various other Aurovilian Working Groups in formulation of the Master Plan are praiseworthy symbolising active involvement of community groups in Master Plan exercise. I compliment Town and Country Planning Organisation of this Ministry and Auroville Foundation for drawing the Auroville Master Plan of international significance.
Sri Aurobindo and the Mother have diagnosed the contemporary crisis of humanity as an evolutionary crisis which can be resolved only if the consciousness of universal fraternity can manifest and bring about actualisation of human unity. In order to aid this difficult objective, the Mother founded Auroville on 28th February 1968 as a Universal Township, 150 kms. south of Chennai in south India and gave it a Charter. This Charter declares that Auroville belongs to humanity as a whole and that to live in Auroville one must be a willing servitor of Divine Consciousness. It further declares that Auroville will be the place of unending education and constant progress, a bridge between the past and the future, and that it will be the site of material and spiritual researches for a living embodiment of an actual human unity.
The Mother envisaged the Auroville township of an ultimate population of 50,000, with Matrimandir as its centre and soul. Since its inception, the township has been growing steadily and today it has about 1,500 residents representing 35 nationalities.
The Auroville Foundation Act, 1988, enacted by the Government of India, is one of the important milestones in the development of Auroville. It provides a statutory support for preparation of Master Plan of Auroville to ensure orderly and planned development of Auroville. The Auroville township is designed to be in an area of 2000 ha. in a circular form of which about 850 ha. have already been acquired by the Auroville Foundation. The Master Plan envisages systematic development of the Township and prevention of any non-conforming developments in the area. The Master Plan based on the original concept given by the Mother envisages intertwining of four major functional zones, namely, Residential, Cultural, International, and Industrial, -- around a Peace Area in the centre. About 25% of the township would be built up portion, surrounded by a green belt based on the concept of eco-friendly and sustainable development.
Innovative models and techniques in the field of afforestation, land development, water conservation, rainwater harvesting, building technology, community participation, energy saving, etc; incorporated in the Master Plan would be integral to the township development and management. Integrated urban and rural development strategies have also been envisaged.
Auroville is a unique township, the fundamental thrust of which is centred on research, which is comprehensive and which transcends all creeds, all politics, and all narrowing ideologies. It encompasses the areas of the East and the West and human unity, of science and spirituality, of arts, crafts and technologies, and of all that pertains to the evolution of humanity through a process of evolutionary mutation leading up to the development of a new humanity or superhumanity. It can be described as a Centre of Advanced Research.
I appreciate the contributions made by the Residents Assembly of Auroville and its various groups. I would like to place on record my sincere thanks to the Planning Team of the Auroville Foundation, Mr. Roger Anger, Chief Architect of Auroville, and a number of individuals who have worked day and night to bring the Master Plan (Perspective: 2025) into its final form. I am particularly thankful to Shri G. Dattatri, Urban Advisor, who has inspired our Planning Team and devoted a good deal of his precious time by visiting Auroville frequently and working on this Master Plan (Perspective: 2025).
My special thanks are to Shri D.S. Meshram, Chief Planner, Town and Country Planning Organisation, Government of India, and his colleagues, Shri J.B. Kshirsagar and Shri M.L.Chotani for their advice and collaboration in formulating this Master Plan (Perspective: 2025).
It would be relevant at this stage to record with great satisfaction that in our endeavours to develop the township and particularly in promoting and in establishing foundation for sustainable development, we have received great support from the Governmental and Non-governmental Organisations, besides national and international agencies. It is also noteworthy that UNESCO has passed five Resolutions at its General Conferences to express its support to the establishment and promotion of Auroville. I would also like to record with gratefulness the constant goodwill, encouragement and involvement of the Government of India, as also of the Governments of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.
I am happy that this Master Plan (Perspective : 2025) has been prepared jointly by the Auroville Foundation and the Town and Country Planning Organisation of the Union Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation. | 2019-04-26T11:49:18 | https://www.auroville.info/ACUR/masterplan/index.htm |
Francesco LoCastro Show at KR Miami Tonight!
Bask in the glow of Miami’s unique identity at 305//NEON LIFE, the new art show from Italian-born, South Florida-based artist Francesco LoCastro opening at the Kidrobot Miami Art Gallery on November 5. Discover, through this riveting collection of work, what lies beneath the sunny veneer of a city still haunted by its checkered past.
Over the last decade, LoCastro has been a key contributor to the New Contemporary art movement, exhibiting his work throughout the U.S. and Europe and helping to revitalize the Miami art market. He is the founder of Pop Art Studios, co-founder of the Gen Art VANGUARD Fair, and was named one of 100 influential artists to shape the South Florida art scene in the book Miami Contemporary Artists. | 2019-04-23T13:53:28 | https://blog.kidrobot.com/francesco-locastro-show-at-kr-miami/ |
A fierce roaring lion with wild mane (and cool sunglasses)! Originally featured on the souvenirs for Van Halen's "Hide Your Sheep" world tour for the Diver Down album, this classic image is certainly one of the coolest graphics ever used by any rock band! At last, this fan favorite has been reissued.
In this iconic tee from their 1982 tour, Van Halen — ingeniously represented by a lion in shades — rips through the front of the T-shirt, suggesting the music can't be contained or controlled.
These officially licensed Limited Editions are all VanHalenStore.com exclusives. For Men, Women, Juniors, and Kids. | 2019-04-22T02:41:16 | http://www.vanhalenstore.com/page/VH/CTGY/Lion |
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"I would like to see your thoughts on setting up an office for an MSP. How and where it should start. Though I started the business at my home (still the license is issued in that address), last year I rented a small cube in an office (to get a business address) and that has a conference room. Though me and others virtually work from our homes, think that I made a good choice. I would like to see your thoughts on setting up the first office. Thanks in advance."
This is a great topic. It has a few different sub-topics to address. In a few weeks I'm going to address topics such as naming your business and getting the licenses straightened out. The big question here is when to move from home office to "real" office.
There are a few stages to getting set up. If you start out as a one-person shop, then starting at home makes perfect sense. Even now, after 18 years, our business could be run almost completely from our various homes. But we've had an office for almost ten years because we need a place to build our company culture.
Think about this: Why do you need an office?
And why do you need an office away from home?
You need a place where you can get your work done. It should be free from distractions. It should have a place to store company paperwork, client information, and the general "stuff" that any business accumulates.
Your office should be a well-designed refuge where you can study online or with printed books.
It should not be piled high with crap - even if you're comfortable with that. You can have all the piles you want, but there should be a distraction-free zone that allows you to focus on the work at hand.
When you can no longer be efficient at home, that's a sign that an outside office is necessary.
While strictly true, business clients tend to want you to come to them. So unless you do trainings, you probably don't have clients coming to your office.
If you have a repair shop and clients are bringing in equipment, then you certainly need an office.
Sometimes you get better service and even a lower price on shipping if you have a business address instead of a residential address.
But more importantly, you need a place where deliveries can show up any time and there's someone to sign for them. And that's really an argument for a mailbox address (e.g., the UPS Store) and not for an office. If you're a one person shop, you'll be running around making money and not hanging out at the office to sign for packages.
This is true. When I started to grow, I had an employee show up at my house a few times. It was inconvenient. So we started meeting at a coffee shop. Less convenient.
Then I wanted to hire an assistant. Turns out temp agencies don't want to send people to home offices. I understand that.
An office gives employees a place to go. They get to set up shop - even if it's a box on the shelf or a drawer to call their own. When you have an employee, that's probably the time to start looking for an office. When you have two, then you definitely need an office.
Note: You will probably start with part-time employees. You still need the office. But don't drop that mailbox address because your part time employees will not always be around to sign for packages.
Having employees come together in a common place makes it easier to have meetings, trainings, etc. It gives you a place to build machines, stage deployments, and generally play with technology.
An office costs money. And unless you rent space in a furnished executive office building, it can cost a lot of money. You need desks, chairs, a filing cabinet. Someone will want coffee and it won't be long before you decide you need a microwave and refrigerator.
If people have desks, they need computers and monitors. You need a white board, a network printer, paper, pens, staplers, tape, and all the other joyous things that go in offices.
We love the insurance program through The ASCII Group (www.ascii.com) has a great insurance program for liability, property, and even worker's comp.
When you have employees you need worker's compensation insurance. This can be very expensive. You also have various other expenses that I just lump into the category of "taxes." These include Social Security (you pay 6.2% of the employee's salary into this) along with Medicare, state unemployment, federal unemployment, etc. etc.
In all, plan on spending 10-15% above the hourly rate for employee expenses. If you offer medical or other benefits, then it's more.
As I mentioned, we could probably work with no office whatsoever. America's Tech Support and Great Little Book have shared the same office since GLB was created in 2003. If we all just went home and stayed there, we would lose quite a bit of what our companies have become.
In addition to the culture, having an office infrastructure in place makes it a lot easier to grow and shrink as needed. If you need to hire some folks, we've got a place to put them. We can get interns and have a place for them to show up.
With an office we have lots of great flexibility to work and play together. Again, building culture is much easier with a common meeting place.
- If you're a sole proprietor, put off getting an office as long as possible (assuming you can work efficiently at home). This will save you a LOT of money.
- When you start to have employees, start looking for an office. If you believe you're going to grow and have an employee for the foreseeable future, get an office.
- Buy things only when you need them.
- Create a realistic budget of what it will cost to have a "real" office outside the home.
Looking around my office now I realize that all the furniture and equipment is pretty nice and pretty new. When we started it was a collection of yard sale stuff that was good enough to get by. Over time we traded up and up as we needed more desks, chairs, etc.
At this point I think I might always have an office just because it's so convenient for many things.
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Take care to pick the right office as you might be there for a while. If your are an MSP rather than a repair shop you don't need retail space. Generally very few clients visit and you either go to them or meet at a coffee shop. You probably desire the flashiest business complex you can afford but you don't need it, as long as it is clean and tidy why waste your profits? Look at how the space can be used - our office has too many walls and most are structural make it difficult to open the office up to provide better heating and cooling systems. Good opportunities for signage provides free advertising to help you get known.
Try and avoid a filling cabneit and scan as much as you can to keep it clutter free - the paperless office is still a bit of a unicorn. That "stuff" can build up fast and end up a dumping ground so throw stuff out regularly. | 2019-04-22T04:39:48 | http://blog.smallbizthoughts.com/2013/09/sop-friday-setting-up-msp-office.html |
This BOSS Green men’s polo shirt in soft cotton has been given the ideal update. Its stripes harmonise perfectly with the melange-look jersey. This narrow polo shirt makes a very easy-going addition to any one of your casual and sports looks. | 2019-04-20T00:50:43 | http://www.one-vision.org.uk/boss-green-slim-fit-cotton-polo-shirt-with-stripe-pattern-paule-3-light-grey-a67p6028-p-4309.html |
SRON invites applicants for a postdoctoral position in the field of exoplanet atmosphere retrieval methods. The project is part of the H2020 project ExoplANETS A. This project is a high impact collaboration between seven leading European institutes and serves as a preparation for the wealth of data coming from JWST and other space & ground-based telescopes. The postdoc will be responsible for ensuring the success of WP3 in this project, which entails the development and application of novel atmospheric retrieval methods.
The position is located at SRON, Utrecht but will be in close collaboration with Dr. Ingo Waldmann at UCL (University College London). In this context the successful applicant will be a key developer of the state-of-the-art retrieval package Tau-REx and will be part of a dynamic, international team.
We aim at researchers with some postdoctoral experience who want to perform research at the edge of theory and observation. The successful applicant ideally leads/contributes to the analysis of observations in a strong physical and chemical context. Within this context there is freedom on the chosen focus.
We are looking for a scientist with a PhD degree in astronomy or related fields and preferentially some postdoctoral experience in the field of exoplanet atmosphere observations. The successful candidate should have some atmospheric modelling background (planetary, exoplanetary, or brown dwarfs) and be proficient in Python, C and/or Fortran. Good knowledge of the English language is essential and the candidate should be capable of working both independently and in a team.
To apply you can send a motivation letter with CV, publication list, a short research statement (max. 3 pages) to [email protected]. Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address.
Please state the vacancy number "SRON 1361" in the subject of your mail.
Employment of this full-time position as a Scientist C at SRON-Utrecht is by NOW-I (The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research - Institutes) and will be for a period of 3 years. The salary will be in accordance with the salary scales of NOW-I with a maximum of € 4,154.00 gross per month on a full-time basis (depending on education and relevant experience).
A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross yearly salary. | 2019-04-21T04:11:03 | https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/bff15b8a |
KINGSPORT - The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved an amendment to the Riverbend Villas incentive package Tuesday night.
The amendment matches a move made by the Sullivan County Commission last month, thus paving the way for a local developer to move forward on plans to build Riverbend Villas – a 265 unit apartment complex located behind Walmart on Fort Henry Drive.
Earlier this summer two local developers requested tax increment financing (TIF) from the Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Mitch Cox (of Johnson City) for Riverbend Villas and K.D. Moore (of Bristol, Tenn.) for a 168-unit complex called the “Overlook at Indian Trail” behind Kmart on E. Stone Drive.
TIF occurs when the KHRA takes the projected growth in property taxes on a project and uses that money to secure a loan from a bank. That loan is then granted to the property owner to help offset the cost of the project.
Originally, Cox requested $3 million in TIF, but reduced the amount to $2.6 million. One-third of the money would go back to the city for the creation of an adjacent park along the Holston River. As for Moore, he requested $1.5 million in TIF, with the city and county keeping a minimum of 35 percent of the increase in property taxes generated by the development.
These incentive packages were approved by the KHRA and BMA in September, but when the matter went before Sullivan County, the commission made a small change and added the “35 percent” deal to the Riverbend package as well.
Because of this change, the Riverbend package had to go back to the KHRA and BMA for approval, which has now been done. But again, one other change was made.
The Riverbend TIF now stands at $2 million. Kingsport will still receive one-third for the park and the remainder will go to the developer. As with the Overlook package, Sullivan County will receive 35 percent of the growth in property taxes for the Riverbend development once it's complete, or about $53,000 a year for the payback on the TIF (up to 15 years).
The remaining 65 percent of the growth in property taxes (about $98,000) would go towards paying off the TIF.
Riverbend is proposed to be a medium-density, town home style community with one-, two- and three-bedroom options. Amenities would include a club house, swimming pool, playground and garages. None of the buildings would be more than two stories, developers have said.
Overlook will include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, with amenities similar to Riverbend – a club house, zero-entry swimming pool, playground, garages, wellness center and community fireplace. The buildings would be three stories.
Total investment for Overlook is estimated to be $17.6 million. | 2019-04-25T00:50:16 | http://www.timesnews.net/News/2015/10/08/BMA-approves-amendment-for-apartment-incentive.html?ci=stream&lp=4&p=1 |
Wanna know the tricks on how to dress if you are a petite girl?
See below how to look taller using the clothes you’ve got in your closet.
By doing this it will give the illusion that your legs appear longer, giving you more height.
The neutral shoe will blend with your skin giving the illusion of longer legs. If you chose a heavy dark shoe, it will “cut” your legs making you appear shorter.
Will give the impression of longer lower body.
You can match the colors of your trousers with your shoes, giving it the impression that everything is the same, making you appear taller.
Never layer you clothes, it will only drown your small shape under a pile of clothing. If you want to wear a oversize look, chose a jacket and make sure you’re wearing a slim fit clothing underneath.
Wearing a long coat with a streamlined silhouette will make you appear taller.
This is a obvious trick, but if you’re not a fan of high heels, you can wear a shorter one and still appear taller.
An old trick, vertical stripes will create long lines making you look taller. But be careful on you choices for not walk around looking like a barcode!
Tops with V necklines give the illusion of a longer and leaner torso.
If you’re a petite you should go either super-short or super-long. Mini-skirts give the impression of longer legs because is showing more skin. A well cut maxi-skirt will create a long vertical line giving the illusion of looking taller.
Tip: if you’re wearing a maxi skirt make sure to keep your top fitted, and that the skirt’s hemline is as long as you can go without tripping.
Let us know your tricks to appear taller on the comments bellow! And make sure to see the gallery for inspiration for petite girls! | 2019-04-24T12:05:42 | http://thecoolsociety.report/10-tricks-for-petite-girls-look-taller/ |
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee recently approved a motion by state Sen. Richard Pan, D-Sacramento, to review community college districts’ long-term strategic plans to upgrade instructional technology and training. The audit will include a large college district, a medium-sized one, and a small one as a cross-section of the state’s 72 districts.
Ishaque, also second vice president of the AFT College Staff Guild, Local 1521A, believes administrators at all academic levels have failed to make plans, but the Ed Tech Committee, which includes representatives from early childhood through university, decided to call attention first to community colleges. | 2019-04-26T14:43:55 | https://www.cft.org/article/union-success-audit-analyze-technology-and-training-plans |
Homes for sale in Sunset Forest, a neighborhood in Fuquay Varina, NC, are displayed below and updated every 15 minutes from the Triangle MLS.
For more information about any of these Sunset Forest homes for sale, just click the "Request More Information" button when viewing the details of a property. We can provide you with disclosures, past sales history, dates and prices of homes recently sold nearby in Fuquay Varina, and more. | 2019-04-20T15:15:58 | https://www.costellorei.com/fuquay-varina/sunset-forest/ |
Removing asbestos is a process that needs focus and dedication to procedural elements such as safety and adherence to government standards. Asbestos Removals Australia is committed to delivering quality service while ensuring health and safety for the residents and staff involved in the operation.
Before treatment commences, the air in each room of the house needs to be inspected. Special equipment is used to examine and determine if asbestos is already prevalent. Data is collected and this information will then be used in coming up with a strategy to completely remove all the asbestos, including the fibres in the air.
Professional staff are then scheduled to visit the house and spend a whole day removing the asbestos in floors, walls, ceilings and other areas needing treatment. Insulation in pipes and adhesives in flooring are to be broken down and gloves worn by the experts will be used to protect their hands and body from the fibres that will escape to the air.
After removing all materials containing asbestos, specially designed bags are brought in to transport them out for proper disposal. Brooms and rags are used to sweep off any traces of asbestos that may still linger after treatment. These cleaning tools are then to be thrown out as well, as using them can still lead to unwanted exposure.
The team then goes back to inspect all the rooms for one final check. If the records show that asbestos has been eradicated, then you can sign off to ensure process has been completed. There may be need to do follow-up checks, but this is determined by the agreement discussed with the homeowner.
Asbestos Removals Australia has been keeping Australian homes free from asbestos for years. You can count on their professional staff to ensure that your premises are safe from health risks while your items are cared for as well. Visit their site at www.asbestosremovalsaustralia.com.au today and learn more about the services they offer. | 2019-04-21T18:58:33 | https://www.asbestosremovalsaustralia.com.au/blog/process-removing-asbestos/ |
Kawabunga! is a versatile display typeface that you can't imagine as a machine font. It's as spontaneous and wild as the ocean and fire that inspired its letterforms. It's designed to be set in multicolored stripes or in a negative space manner. The set includes latin and cyrillic characters, numerals, basic punctuation and a fleet of icons – provided in 2 styles: editable shapes and editable blends. | 2019-04-22T06:54:54 | https://www.youworkforthem.com/graphic/E2379/kawabunga |
I'm only sort of ok with this hip hop mix. The problem is that there is sooo much stuff that I loved back then and it's hard to find a theme for the mix without feelinging like I'm leaving some great stuff out.
With that said. Here is my hip hop mix. It's mostly filled with stuff from the 90's that I loved during the Rap City era. There are also some remixes that I really enjoyed back in the day of Cassingle B-Sides. Like I said before the other mixes are archived down at the bottom there. Bye.
©® 2010 - All copyrights to respective writers / publishers / etc. Used without permission. | 2019-04-23T12:06:20 | http://jeremyokaidavis.com/2010mixes/ |
Facebook Inc's Instagram lost almost a quarter of its daily users a week after it rolled out and thenwithdrew policy changes that incensed users who feared the photo-sharing service would use their pictures without compensation.
Instagram, which Facebook bought for $715 million this year, saw the number of daily active users who accessed the service via Facebook bottom out at 12.4 million as of Friday, versus a peak of 16.4 million last week, according to data compiled by online tracker AppData.
The popular app, which allows people to add filters and effects to photos and share them over the Internet or smartphones, experienced the drop over the brief, often-volatile holiday period.
Other popular apps also saw slippage in usage, and some were more pronounced. Yelp, for instance, saw daily active users - again via Facebook - slide to a weekly low of half a million on Thursday, from a high of 820,000 one week ago.
Instagram disputed the AppData survey, which was compiled from users that have linked the photo service to their own Facebook accounts, historically between 20 and 30 percent of Instagram members.
"This data is inaccurate. We continue to see strong and steady growth in both registered and active users of Instagram," a spokeswoman said in an emailed statement on Friday.
Looking out over a broader timeframe, Instagram's monthly active users edged up to 43.6 million as of Friday, an increase of 1.7 million over the past seven days, according to AppData.
"We'll have to monitor the data over the coming weeks to gain perspective on trends in Instagram's performance," AppData marketing manager Ashley Taylor Anderson said in an email.
The sharp slide in activity highlighted by AppData was bound to draw attention on the heels of the controversial revision to Instagram's terms of service that, among other things, allowed an advertiser to pay Instagram "to display your username, likeness, photos (along with any associated metadata)" without compensation.
The subsequent public outrage prompted an apology from Instagram founder Kevin Systrom. Last week, a California Instagram user sued the company for breach of contract and other claims, in what may have been the first civil lawsuit to stem from the controversial change.
Instagram subsequently reverted to some of its original language.
The move renewed debate about how much control over personal data users must give up to live and participate in a world steeped in social media.
Analysts say Facebook, the world's largest social network, was laying the groundwork to begin generating advertising revenue, by giving marketers the right to display profile pictures and other personal information, such as who users follow in advertisements.
Its shares closed down 13 cents or 0.5 percent at $25.91 on the Nasdaq, in line with the broader market. | 2019-04-24T21:00:56 | https://www.ready4what.com/2012/12/instagram-lost-nearly-25-daily-active.html |
J-8/15, DLF Phase 2 is a unique residential project which is nicely decorated, a mixture of simple and remake apartment which offer you a soothing ambience. The project is full of latest modern facilities which are geometrically designed to clinch highest utilization of space. You appreciate the beautifully light filled entrance of the apartment and there is a mezzanine to laze in the sun after a tough day’s sight-seeing! It is conserved with the best of nature’s blessings and showered with superior conveniences which other enclaves lack. J- 8/15, DLF Phase 2 is indeed a perfect residential space where one can experience comfortable and lavish lifestyle.
Sector 25, Gurgaon is witnessing swift development in infrastructure and residential projects due to rapid urbanization. This locality lies in close proximity to the Golf course extension road which in turn provides excellent connectivity avenues for the residents. This stretch of road, along with MG Road, is home to many luxurious residential and commercial projects. Sector 25 is just a short drive away from the Indira Gandhi International airport. It is connected with the posh South Delhi area via the Gurgaon-Faridabad expressway. Sector 25 is well linked with all regions of the NCR and the proposed metro station shall help in aiding the local transport even more. Easy access to the NH8 further accentuates the strong connectivity that sector offers. There are some reputed schools, colleges and universities in the vicinity making this locality an ideal place to reside. The famous Medanta Medicity and Huda City Center are just a short drive from this place. Diverse entertainment and leisure activities including the MGF Mall are present all across Sector 25 that make everyday living a pleasure.
Sehgal Estates was incorporated in 2006. Over the last 7 Years, they have successfully worked towards establishing them self as NCR’s leading real estate consultant. They are strongly guided by their core values that include ensuring customer satisfaction which is fundamental to their business, providing pre and post sales services of the highest quality, enabling transparent deals for their growth and wealth enhancement of the investor. They are always ready to maximize your every investment. More importantly they provide a large bouquet of quality real estate options that are available for you to choose from. They make sure that your choice is a win-win situation by fostering a mutually beneficial relationship. | 2019-04-22T14:18:08 | https://housing.com/in/buy/projects/page/27502-j815-dlf-phase-2-by-sehgal-estates-in-sector-25 |
The 2016 cohort included 14 companies that worked with the cities over 16 weeks, and the teams made their presentations Friday (see #STIR2016).
All of the projects were fantastic, but Binti really stood out and opened my eyes to the impact modernized technology can have on truly changing lives.
The STIR program started in 2014 and serves as a model for other geographic regions that want to create momentum around civic technology and scaling government innovation.
Big shout to Jeremy Goldberg, Krista Canellakis, Jay Nath, the SF Office of Civic Innovation, an incredible team of ambassadors and mentors, Monique Woodard from 500 Startups and, of course, Lawrence Grodeska and the CivicMakers team. It’s inspiring to see public sector leaders working proactively with startups to break through the procurement and technology mold and bring better digital services to those they serve.
For those interested in participating in the the 2017 cohort, see the participation requirements and apply. | 2019-04-21T16:12:58 | https://govfresh.com/2016/09/bay-area-cities-team-startups-solve-civic-problems-scale-government-innovation/ |
All wings have checked in. Legion Brewing is ready to celebrate its two-year anniversary, and our staff has pulled out all of the stops. Among them, the Brew Staff is releasing a very special barrel-aged beer – one that was brewed in mid-2016 and has been aging in our cellar ever since.
Cleared for launch, we call your attention to Red Leader (Barrel-aged Raspberry Sour, 6.2% ABV, 35 IBUs). This beer began its life with an enviable grain bill, which included pale, wheat, caramel and dark chocolate malts. Once brewed, we transferred the beer into whiskey barrels and added NC Raspberries to the mix. As delicious as that sounds, we weren’t prepared to send Red Leader on an attack run against the Death Star just yet.
Red Leader would have to cool his jets in the hanger – American Oak barrels in this instance – long enough to soak in a proton torpedo’s worth of whiskey barrel goodness. Now, a year-and-a-half later, Red Leader’s S-foils are locked into attack position. Expect this brew to boast an intense berry aroma, subtle barrel nuances, and a tart complexity. Roger that, Red Leader!
“Much as it was with the limited number of skilled pilots available to the Rebel Alliance, this is a special release that is in short supply. Red Leader is super noteworthy to me because it is one of the first releases from our barrel-aging, sour program,” interjects Associate Brewer, Scott Griffin. | 2019-04-22T18:04:48 | https://southpark.legionbrewing.com/red-leader-standing/ |
Beside the calendar and the astronomical events, there are other signals to watch for that show the beginning of nature’s awakening in the Northern Hemisphere.
Birds begin to migrate northward along the path of the sun.
The increasing sunlight triggers birds to sing so their spring songs become prominent.
Trees, shrubs, and flowers begin to come alive with crocus blooming, leaves swelling to bud, and daffodils and tulips beginning to emerge.
Insects begin to emerge from hibernation: bees, wasps, and lady bugs. They are looking for a “meal” and dandelions and crocus are a great source of nectar for them early in the year.
As a gardener, the vernal equinox can signal time to start planting. Depending on the cold tolerance of the plant, seeds can be sown outside starting in mid-to-late March. Think plants such as: broccoli, cabbage, kohlrabi, onions, lettuce, peas, radish, and spinach. Check the weather forecast and read the seed package before proceeding! Warm weather seeds can be started INSIDE in mid-March. Think: beans, celery, corn, cucumbers, New Zealand spinach, and summer squash. | 2019-04-19T01:26:58 | http://jeffcogardener.blogspot.com/2019/03/spring-equinox-in-colorado-2019-by.html |
I have discovered earlier this year another Matchbox set which features a Volvo model. It is a Matchbox 10-pack set dating back to 2007. The set consists of ten very different 3-inch scale models. The models are offered in a blister fitted into a window cardboard box which allows a free sight to all of the models. The featured Volvo is a white painted C30.
This is another set offered by Matchbox including a Volvo 760. This on has been offered under the name 'Super Value Pack'. The idea behind these sets were most certainly to promote and sell older models. The set was available under item # 25823. All the models were produced in China. Click here and here for nearly identical sets.
This is a set offered by Matchbox under the name 'Super Value Pack'. The idea behind these sets were most certainly to promote and sell older models. This set seems to have been offered in 1990. The set was available under item # MB832.
Other versions of the 'Super Value Pack' existed. Another example is this 5-car set which comes even with a poster showing the latest models. This set wears item # MB823.
More of these sets were available. There existed also other package versions. I will post an update as soon as I have been able to find more info about all these sets. | 2019-04-22T22:34:32 | https://www.minivolvo.lu/new-old-models-found/category/162e1ab2e915b |
Ooh now that's an idea.
Nice to see you @Carieoates! You are looking super. Thanks fir posting tge pic.
Goal weight achieved on 22nd September 2014! 32lbs lost within 8 months.
Please excuse my typos/spellings. I am struggling with a small smartphone keyboard, fat fingers and an auto correcting function with a mind of its own.
Don't you dare, dare me.
Think we could rustle up another eleven from our fastiversarians! @Silverdarling@Ballerina @PennyForthem@Hazelnut20 spring instantly to mind and several more!
Come on all you Girls who've recently had an anniversary!@Moogiehow about it!
We could get @carorees hubby to do the pics, calendar girl stylie. | 2019-04-21T00:31:33 | https://forum.fastday.com/5-2-diet-results-f32/during-t8485-45.html |
This paper shows equivalence of several versions of applicative similarity and contextual approximation, and hence also of applicative bisimilarity and contextual equivalence, in LR, the deterministic call-by-need lambda calculus with letrec extended by data constructors, case-expressions and Haskell's seq-operator. LR models an untyped version of the core language of Haskell. The use of bisimilarities simplifies equivalence proofs in calculi and opens a way for more convenient correctness proofs for program transformations. The proof is by a fully abstract and surjective transfer into a call-by-name calculus, which is an extension of Abramsky's lazy lambda calculus. In the latter calculus equivalence of our similarities and contextual approximation can be shown by Howe's method. Similarity is transferred back to LR on the basis of an inductively defined similarity. The translation from the call-by-need letrec calculus into the extended call-by-name lambda calculus is the composition of two translations. The first translation replaces the call-by-need strategy by a call-by-name strategy and its correctness is shown by exploiting infinite trees which emerge by unfolding the letrec expressions. The second translation encodes letrec-expressions by using multi-fixpoint combinators and its correctness is shown syntactically by comparing reductions of both calculi. A further result of this paper is an isomorphism between the mentioned calculi, which is also an identity on letrec-free expressions. | 2019-04-21T03:00:05 | https://lmcs.episciences.org/930 |
Posted by Danny Force on Sunday, February 18th, 2018 at 7:57pm.
Yes, I know we live in a society which has to have everything immediately or it takes too long. Amazon has built a business around same day shipping, most cable providers have On-Demand movies, and our smart phones have access to literally everything at anytime. So it must come as bit of a shock to you when I say 'you cannot get approved for a mortgage in 8 minutes'. But it has to be wrong, right? I mean there's companies on TV who say that's possible. Why would they say that if it's not true? Here's why.
To preface this, I need to remind you there's a great difference between being pre-qualified and pre-approved for mortgages. As previously explained, getting approved for a mortgage takes paperwork and is much stronger when going and making offers on homes as it tells the seller the you've already had your documents verified. This lessens the chance of your contract falling apart for financial reasons. It's always recommended.
The television (i.e. Internet) lenders are making it seem as if you can get completely approved for a mortgage by filling out forms on their mobile app. This is completely misleading. You can do that with any mortgage lender from their online site and it works the same way. Even my preferred lender has her own mobile app where you can submit a mortgage application. But you cannot submit the required paperwork to actually be approved for a loan, and actually be approved, in just 8 minutes. It takes days for this to happen.
By twisting around terminology on home buyers who don't know there's a difference, they're putting themselves in a position to make you think they're more powerful than any other lender. It's a complete fallacy. Please be educated, and i'm happy to refer you to a local lender who doesn't mislead the consumers into anything during the process. | 2019-04-24T15:59:31 | http://www.dannyforce.com/blog/you-cannot-get-approved-for-a-mortgage-in-8-minutes.html |
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