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Today on 17 February 2023, the trailer of the national award winner Ritika Singh’s upcoming movie Incar was released. The trailer is released on YouTube by Inbox Pictures. Yesterday, the first poster of the InCar movie was released by the movie makers, in which Ritika Singh was seen as a scared girl as 4 men kept her captive in the car and they were having weapons in their hands.
The trailer begins with the logo of Inbox Pictures and after that, a scene inside the car was shown where Ritika is kidnapped and Sunil Soni is saying that the neck of a chicken is cut before cooking whereas a girl’s neck is cut after killing.
After that, it is shown in the trailer how Ritika is kidnapped. Ritika is kidnapped from a bus stop where she is waiting for a bus. When she is pushed into the car, she screams Help! Help! But one of the 4 people covers Ritika’s mouth with his hand. After that Ritika is beaten up and a man says you work in a call center that calls people to take this, now take.
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[Source] Nexon America announced a new CEO earlier today (effective 1st September 2012), and man his credentials look awesome. His name is Min Kim, and from my past knowledge, isn’t afraid to mingle with the crowds at game conventions. He was part of the team to set up Nexon America back in 2005 as well. He replaces Daniel Kim, who is relocating back to Seoul to take on new duties at Nexon.
Min Kim is now Nexon America’s Senior Vice President, Live Games, overseeing game production and marketing. Min also spearheaded the adoption of digital content cards at retail, including Nexon America’s recently launched prepaid card platform, Karma Koin.
Min currently serves on the board for the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, the Americas Advisory Board for the Merchant Risk Council and the board of advisors for the Game Developers Conference Online. Prior to Nexon, Min was an investment banking analyst in the media group of Salomon Smith Barney in New York. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics-Statistics from Columbia College. |
In town to campaign for Senate candidate Michelle Nunn, 42nd President of the United States and good ol' Southern boy Bill Clinton stopped by Home Grown in Reynoldstown Saturday morning.
Sticking to a vegan diet, Clinton didn't order off the comfort food-heavy menu, according to an employee at the restaurant. The staff sent a plate of biscuits to the table, but he again chose not to indulge. That's a showing of remarkable restraint, and quite a contrast to the on-location-eating strategy of President Barack Obama, who chowed down on barbecue and more in Texas earlier this summer.
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On New Year’s Eve, Mount Washington Alpine Resort hosted the LÜMI New Year’s Eve Night Sky Glow Up event. It was a fun night of slopes, good tunes, and flowing hot chocolate attended by over 150 people! We are thrilled with how the event went, and we’re so thankful to Mount Washington for partnering with us to light up the New Year’s Eve sky🎆.
We want to make sure that we’re always putting on amazing events, and showcasing the best LÜMI has to offer. Our LÜMI product lead, Brianna LePiane, sat down with Sydney Thieneman, Events Coordinator at Mount Washington Alpine Resort to get her thoughts about the Night Sky Glow Up. We asked her what she loved, and how we can improve to host even better LÜMI events in the future🌈 .
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Interviewee: Sydney Thieneman, Events Coordinator at Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Q: What was the vision for the event🏂? (before the new COVID restrictions
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A: ⛷️Our vision was big and all things circular: doughnuts, tubes, and glow bracelets. We were hoping for a jam packed night, with lights shining, music blaring, a dance zone, and glowing blue and green excitement. One of our lift operators has always dreamed of a neon tube park party.
Q: What are Mount Washington’s corporate values?
A: Passion: We are passionate about our guests’ experience, the natural environment, and our product.
Accountability: We take responsibility and hold ourselves accountable for all that we do.
Integrity: Our actions are motivated by respect and honesty.
Work Ethic: We take pride in working to achieve excellence.
Teamwork: We believe in the importance of communicating well and working together.
Fun: We create a positive and enjoyable atmosphere for staff and guests.
Q: What was the motivation behind seeking out a glow stick alternative?
A: Mount Washington launched an EcoValues sustainability program in 2018, and along with each member of our millennial/gen z marketing team, we're working towards being more sustainable, reducing emissions and creating less waste in our events and everyday resort practices. When we initially began planning our event and looked at the cheap bulk glow sticks, we saw those little plastic connector pieces and imagined the chaos of potentially thousands of them littering the snow, the clean up required afterward, and the toxicity of the inner neon goop seeping on to snow gear. I think the younger generations especially are growing up hearing how much work we need to do to save our planet, and it was a bit of a no brainer to try and see if we could find some sort of reusable glow.
A: Sustainability🌎 is part of our corporate values, and we were excited to support a local company. It was also the only of its kind!
Q: How were LÜMIs used at the event?
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Q: This year was a challenge as COVID continues to change the landscape of gatherings. Examples include no dancing allowed, staffing challenges and restrictions on gathering size. Can you share more about how you hope this event will go once restrictions ease?
A: If Covid still kicking around, there will probably have to be another night skiing event⛄, but we could start a ski down with everyone in their LÜMIs. Ideally combo with indoor black light exclusive party component to really get the full effect of LÜMI. The event could have benefited if LÜMI and Mount Washington were able to meet up earlier beforehand to create a collaborative video, but Covid alas made things difficult this year.
Q: How did LÜMI workout? Did they meet expectations?
A: LÜMI glow sticks prevented little plastic connectors from being littered all over the mountain! Some people were confused because it was night-time and not shining extensively, but they were standing right under our large bright lights outside…. So we would remind them they should go where it’s dark, as it “glows-in-the-dark,” not so much standing under direct light! But mine are still glowing on my nightstand, even though they haven’t sat under any sun - Just innate glow! Three weeks after the event it’s pretty glowy.
Q: Would you use LÜMI at other events?
A: Yes! We have a Friday night event called “Rail Jam'' throughout the winter🗓️ . We don’t do too many late night events in the summertime, but if we did a music festival, they could be used as the entry bracelets, as well as using them for giveaway prizes.
We learned a lot from the Mount Washington Night Sky Glow Up event, and we are proud to have been a part of it. Sydney provided some great feedback and we look forward to improving the user experience around LÜMIs at future events. At future events, we look forward to having our own personal tent because we LOVE meeting our customers, and seeing all the unique ways you use your LÜMI. With more opportunities for festivals and concerts coming up, we can’t wait to partner with other venues to provide sustainable, eco-friendly glow for all your adventures.
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On April 20, 2023, the world watched in shock as SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded just minutes after its launch. The incident, which occurred during a routine test flight, was a devastating blow for Elon Musk and his team at SpaceX.
The Starship rocket was intended to be a reusable spacecraft designed to take humans and cargo to the moon, Mars, and beyond. The rocket had already undergone a number of successful test flights, including a historic launch in 2022, which sent four astronauts to the International Space Station.
However, on this fateful day, the Starship rocket was carrying no crew or payload. The rocket took off from SpaceX’s launch pad in Boca Chica, Texas, and was expected to reach an altitude of around 10 kilometers before returning to Earth.
Just two minutes after liftoff, however, the rocket suddenly exploded. The cause of the explosion is not yet known, but it is believed to be related to a problem with the rocket’s engines.
The incident was a major setback for SpaceX, which had been working tirelessly to develop the Starship rocket for the past several years. The company had invested billions of dollars in the project, and Musk had spoken openly about his hopes of one day using the rocket to establish a human colony on Mars.
In the immediate aftermath of the explosion, Musk took to Twitter to express his disappointment and frustration. “The Starship just blew up,” he tweeted. “But we’re getting back up again.”
Despite the setback, Musk and his team at SpaceX are likely to press on with their plans to develop the Starship rocket. The company has already begun construction on a new launch facility in Florida, which will be used to launch the rocket on its missions to the moon and Mars.
In the meantime, the incident serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges involved in space exploration. Despite the best efforts of some of the world’s most brilliant engineers and scientists, accidents can and do happen.
As we look to the future of space exploration, it is important to remember that progress comes with risks. But it is also important to remember that setbacks, no matter how devastating, are only temporary. With hard work, dedication, and a commitment to safety, we can continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in space exploration, and one day, reach the stars. |
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Unlocking the Secrets of Emergent Abilities in Large Language Models: A Comprehensive Analysis
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Emergent abilities in Large Language Models (LLMs) have become a topic of great interest in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). These abilities represent unexpected and powerful capabilities that arise as models, such as GPT, PaLM, and LaMDA, are scaled up in size and sophistication. The importance of understanding these abilities lies in their potential impact on AI safety and alignment, as well as in harnessing the power of machine learning for more efficient and intelligent systems.
Discovery of Emergent Abilities in LLMs
The GPT-3 model family was one of the first to demonstrate emergent skills, sparking a surge of interest in this area. Work focused on emergent abilities in LLMs has led to the introduction of terms such as “sharp left turns” and “breakthrough capabilities.” These terms refer to the sudden and often unpredictable nature of the emergence of previously unforeseen abilities in these models.
Characteristics of Emergent Abilities
Emergent abilities have two main characteristics:
- Sharpness: As models scale up, these skills can change from being absent to present almost instantly.
- Unpredictability: The emergence of new abilities often occurs at model sizes that seem improbable, making it difficult to anticipate which skills will manifest and when.
Important Questions on Emergent Abilities
A better understanding of emergent abilities in LLMs requires answering several pressing questions:
- What determines which abilities will emerge?
- What determines when skills will manifest?
- How can developers ensure the emergence of desirable abilities while preventing the emergence of undesirable ones?
Relevance for AI Safety and Alignment
Larger and more advanced AI models may possess emergent abilities that present potential risks. For instance, a model could inadvertently learn to perform malicious tasks or provide incorrect information. As such, understanding and controlling emergent abilities has become increasingly vital to the safe and ethical advancement of AI.
Recent Research Findings on Emergent Abilities
Researchers from Stanford University recently conducted a study that shed new light on the relationship between LLMs and emergent abilities. They found that the scaling of such models is often highly nonlinear, leading to the emergence of powerful talents at seemingly unexpected points.
The research team employed the BIG-Bench tests to evaluate LLMs’ performance against various benchmarks related to emergent skills. These findings highlighted the need for careful investigation of how emergent capabilities can be influenced and controlled.
Understanding the emergent abilities of LLMs is crucial for unlocking their full potential and ensuring that AI systems are both safe and effective. Current research is focusing on comprehending and controlling these abilities, ultimately paving the way for more ethical and intelligent AI applications.
As the field of AI continues to develop, it is essential for researchers, engineers, and ethicists to collaborate and explore the mysteries of emergent abilities in Large Language Models further. Doing so will ensure the safe implementation of these powerful tools while helping us to harness their unparalleled potential for innovation and progress.
*The information this blog provides is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as financial or professional advice. The information may not reflect current developments and may be changed or updated without notice. Any opinions expressed on this blog are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the author’s employer or any other organization. You should not act or rely on any information contained in this blog without first seeking the advice of a professional. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this blog. The author and affiliated parties assume no liability for any errors or omissions. |
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As 2023 draws to a close, the WWE universe is abuzz with anticipation for the developments of 2024, especially regarding its Hall of Fame. In a groundbreaking shift, Vince McMahon, the longstanding WWE chairman known for his decisive role in Hall of Fame selections, will no longer be at the helm of this critical process.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter reveals that Triple H is set to take over the reins, marking a significant change in the WWE's approach to these prestigious inductions. Historically, Vince McMahon's influence in the WWE has been monumental, particularly in deciding the yearly Hall of Fame inductees.
However, his step back from the day-to-day operations of the promotion has paved the way for Triple H to assume this responsibility. Although the criteria for selection are expected to remain consistent, the transition to Triple H's leadership brings a fresh perspective to the table.
This change maintains the WWE's commitment to diversity, ensuring representation of women and minorities, and selecting recognizable and politically sensible inductees. Insiders speculate that Triple H's approach, while expected to align closely with the established norms, might bring subtle yet impactful changes.
Fans are particularly intrigued by the potential inclusion of Chyna for a solo induction. Her previous induction as part of DX notwithstanding, her personal history with Triple H adds a layer of complexity and anticipation to this possibility.
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While Vince McMahon's direct involvement in the selection process may have ceased, it's reasonable to assume that Triple H will seek his counsel, given McMahon's extensive experience and understanding of the WWE universe.
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Increase your Credit Score: Tackling Credit Check Issues
Do you need help with your credit score? Contact private credit reporting agencies or major credit bureaus. They can perform a credit check on your behalf and verify them. A bad credit score below 580 means many lenders will not lend you money or approve credit cards.
There can be no way to prove that everyone with “poor credit” is the same. Try to increase your credit score in the most efficient manner you can. Your progress is a significant incentive for lenders to increase your credit limit.
Challenging the assertions you believe are false or in error is possible. It could take a lengthy time, so it’s best to recognize that you must be a better credit history patient.
Making many applications to credit lenders who have loans for bad credit history will cause more harm to your credit score.
Only submit payday loan applications once you’ve improved your credit rating. Get rid of negative information, and repay any loans you’ve obtained. It will significantly improve your credit score and lower loan interest rates.
Contact Bank or Credit Union
Credit unions might be in a situation of providing rates of interest that are lower than their rates for personal loans. However, they might need help to offer loans to those with good credit histories.
Obtaining a secured loan and requiring security or signing a co-signer is possible. Secured loans mean you’ll pay a lower sum of interest which is less in loan terms of cost.
What should you expect when submitting an online application to auto lenders?
To get the money, borrowers must finance their cars through the online application process. They must complete all the necessary details when filling out the request form for personal loans. Be aware that some lenders may charge origination fees as part of the loan agreement.
After completing all the required documents in the application process, you’ll have to rest and unwind. In the next 30 to one times or so, an employee from a reputable lender will call you to discuss the loan details.
Note that the number of calls you’ll get will be comparable to the number of applications you’ve developed. Borrowers must share their loan needs and payment history with the lenders. Doing this will ensure they get the best loan for their needs, such as unsecured and other types of loans.
Helps to work in tandem with agents
Some users may be overwhelmed when they enter the same information on numerous online forms time and again. Using an online dealer is feasible if you’re among them and have access to immediate bad credit car loans.
When you’re dealing with loan agents on the Internet, you’ll provide your details to be able to apply through them.
They’ll then connect you with several lending agencies on the Internet. This is an excellent option as you’ll have many choices, and then you can evaluate.
What’s the process to apply to Online Lenders
Many lenders provide the option of taking a cash advance directly on the Internet. These short-term loans could help in financing investment in brand-new or secondhand cars. Each type of loan, such as an auto title loan, has its requirements and features. Fast approvals reduce time and allow dealers to complete the transaction more quickly.
Guidelines for Instant Approval
If you want immediate instant approval for auto loans, here are some guidelines you should follow. It will simplify the approval process for you.
- Select the lender you would like to choose. Selecting a lender is about finding one that can offer you an auto loan that meets your requirements. The Internet lets you see different loan providers and review these loan terms they’ll offer. It shows borrowers cheaper interest rates on loans. Different credit scores mean borrowers will fund some lenders more expensive than others. Banks offer the most affordable rates to customers with good credit scores. The greater the credit score and the better scores, the greater the rate. Loans to people with bad credit loans may also find the right lender to satisfy their requirements. It offers the borrower instant online approval for the advance loan. Remember to check the repayment terms and provide Proof of Income to know your eligibility for loan payments.
- Demand to apply for a loan. The lender checks your loan request details, including your Proof of Income, and begins to process the application. Applying allows lenders to examine the loan application and give approvals quickly. The entire process is quicker in an online application than in storefront applications. Lenders might also check your credit bureau records to verify your creditworthiness.
- Accept the loan terms. When the loan approval message appears, look through the terms and conditions, especially the details about repayment terms and loan payments. Ensure you comprehend the loan terms that meet your expectations, and assess if debt consolidation loans might be a better option for your financial situation. After reading the loan’s terms, agree with the terms and finish the loan approval procedure in a snap.
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Applying online for an auto loan is a quick and straightforward procedure for those with a credit history. By following these steps, you’ll be able to obtain the money you require for your car loans in just a few minutes. However, Unexpected Expenses can still arise, and having alternative options such as title loans or secured credit cards can provide additional financial support.
Green Day Online Financing
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The dangers of fast car loans and Credit card debt
In the current consumer marketplace, many households spend more than they should on credit loans, increasing credit card debt. Most do not have any savings whatsoever.
There is a constant search for loans and cash for their cars and trucks, even quick ones. Many people are using this strategy to purchase an upgraded vehicle that will enable them to drive longer. However, relying on fast car loans and ignoring other credit types like secured credit cards may lead to more significant financial risks and Unexpected Expenses in the long run.
Industry experts advise that there are better options than a quick cash flow for planning your financial future. Some potential issues can result from bad credit auto loans. Exploring options with bad credit lenders is important, specifically catering to those with less-than-perfect credit. In addition, it’s crucial to consider your income ratio when seeking a loan, as it may affect your eligibility for certain alternative loans. Lastly, research the most appropriate and suitable loan funds for your financial situation.
- There must be more time to discuss the interest rate than a quick funding deal. The most profitable rate of interest is most likely to be found. Also known as the “annual percentage rate,” it is the loan amounts that a client will be expected to shell out monthly in interest. It is crucial to understand repayment periods. The money is taken out quickly and, with the highest interest rate, is more costly for the borrower at the time of repayment.
- Credit Auto loans are known for their speed, and using collateral is risky. Another aspect of fast car loans is that lenders quickly make fast approvals with collateral help. The same-day funding lender can seize the collateral if borrowers cannot repay. Short-term auto loans with repayment periods are only sometimes considered in this aspect. If, in the end, their homes or vehicles are at risk, it will be regrettable that they did not act quickly enough to obtain credit.
- Longer-term loans come with lower interest rates. The huge rate accompanies the longer-term loans in terms of quick funding. However, some states are working to reduce excessive interest rates. Federal officials, too, are in the mix. However, it takes work for institutions to aid clients in managing the accumulated debt resulting from long-term loans. It is the issue with these kinds of loans, particularly those requiring cash quickly. The main reason is that the person who made the loan may need to be aware of the obligation since it’s part of their financial situation. If the person who borrowed it realizes the loan has gone over, what can they do to stop interest?
- There are usually hidden charges. However, when a company advertises speedy car loans or quick funding cash on hand quickly, they need to market the price. Other expenses include advance fees, late payments, and additional costs. These are the incurred costs when a borrower repays the debt within the repayment periods. It is essential to know the details of quick cash deals so that you know the benefits lenders can reap before signing.
Minimum credit score requirement for vehicle financing with bad credit profile borrowers.
These are the essential things to know when applying for a loan. Borrowers get these loans in a short time, usually without any application fees:
- The most recent statement of your account with the banking institution.
- Your most recent payslip
- A verifiable job
- Your driver’s license
- Six references
- Your electric bill
- Your phone bill
- The cosigner (optional)
- Car insurance
- A down payment
Here are some statistics on auto loans:
|Average approval rate for auto loans
|Interest rate on an auto loan
|Depends on credit score
|Monthly payment on an auto loan
|Depends on amount of loan, interest rate, and repayment period
|Repayment period on an auto loan
|Typically between 36 and 72 months
|Tips for getting the best deal on an auto loan
|Get pre-approved for a loan from multiple lenders, shop around for a car, negotiate the price of the car, consider a lease
|Tips for improving your chances of getting approved for an auto loan
|Get your credit report and dispute any errors, increase your income, minimize your debt
Payday lenders vs. traditional lenders for financial emergencies
Here are some ideas:
- Be open about your expectations. A person with bad credit must be honest and have low expectations regarding a bank’s amount. Make sure to pay your loan on time to avoid further financial issues. Few dealerships allow bad credit borrowers to finance a vehicle without the initial payment.
- The origin of “bad credit” dealerships. Some are specifically designed to finance used vehicles for people with bad credit. Direct lenders collaborating with these dealers provide loans to borrowers with bad credit. They are generally more flexible than traditional financial institutions regarding down payments. However, consumers must know that some dealers charge more than those with excellent credit. They are listed in local directories that list telephone numbers and on the Internet.
- You will need to provide the required documents. Be prepared to give the bank or lender the required documents (see the following list). Certain dealers and lenders accept debit cards as an alternative to personal checking accounts. Proof of your monthly income can play a significant role in obtaining a loan.
- Be honest about the circumstances to your lender in an effortless manner. Most dealers or lenders would be happy to discuss (if they can do it concisely) the specifics of your loan. You will discuss specific details like the loan amount you can take. It is crucial to be truthful and honest during this discussion. The conversation helps to narrow down the options of a car that will be cost-effective. It comes with monthly installments you can afford through a proper payment plan. It prevents the development of bad credit due to the inability to make monthly payments.
- The initial interest rate you’ll be charged is. Although the initial auto financing rate may be over the top, your lender or dealer may be able to sign you into a manageable payment plan. The plan allows refinancing your car for a specific period, usually between 12 and 24 months. Refinancing helps obtain an interest cost that’s less and should, if successful, cut your monthly expenditure.
- Be cautious. Research the dealership or the lender before your trip, and be careful of anyone who says they will provide you with the car for free, even if the person applying has bad credit. Examine the offers and take out your auto loan. There is a reason you need better credit. To begin with, it is a reason to be mindful of not putting pressure on their financial standing. If you’re aware, you’ll be eligible for an easy loan online even if you’ve bad credit.
There are four requirements for being eligible to receive Quick Car Loans.
A solution for those with bad credit to improve or increase their credit scores is to apply for short-term car loans to buy a car. Naturally, you have to be able to make regular payments on time to build your credit. If you pay your bills on time, you will be fine when a lender performs a credit inquiry. Be aware of this. There are many auto loan requirements to consider when seeking fast funding, such as maintaining open lines of credit and meeting the minimum loan amount. Remember, making timely payments is crucial to staying eligible for the loan.
- It’s necessary to be employed. All places where you can get quick loans require an employment contract and recent pay statements showing your employment.
- You must satisfy the requirements for the length of the job. Some car loan lenders require a certain amount of time employed. This means you must stay in the same work spot for at least one year before being granted the loan.
- You must be able to meet the law requirements in your state. Some state laws require you to be between 18 and 21 based on the legal age in your state. Another option is to have the co-signer be a U.S. citizen.
- It is necessary to present documents to prove your authenticity. You must have ID evidence to obtain a fast auto loan. Passports, driver’s licenses, or social security certificates are acceptable.
Speedy car loans can be fantastic loan options to boost credit scores for all. They’re simple to apply for and don’t require any money to qualify. They can also be an alternative to time payments, especially if you struggle with student loans. Various lenders, like credit card issuers, federal credit unions, and credit card companies, also offer these loans, providing numerous options for borrowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I obtain an instant loan for my car if I have bad credit?
With bad credit, the options for an instant car loan are limited but some specialize in approving loans quickly with minimal credit checks. Looking at online lenders and subprime lenders that advertise guaranteed approvals could be a start. However, the interest rates will likely be higher. Another option is using a car, truck, or SUV you own as collateral for a title loan, though fees and rates are usually high. Overall, having a stable income source and required documents ready can help obtain an instant car loan despite poor credit.
What are the requirements for getting an instant car loan with bad credit?
The basic requirements for getting an instant car loan with bad credit often include: a steady verifiable income, proof of ID, proof of residence, references, car title if applying for a title loan, and supporting documents on the vehicle like registration and insurance. Many lenders will also require a down payment, typically $1,000 or more for bad credit borrowers. Having these prepared will help improve chances of securing an instant approval for a car loan despite poor credit.
What factors should I consider when choosing between different instant car loan options for bad credit?
The most important factors to consider when comparing instant car loan options with bad credit are the interest rate, loan term, monthly payments, down payment required, total repayment costs including fees, loan limits, and early repayment policies. You’ll also want to verify what credit score or income is needed, if a cosigner is allowed, and if the lender reports to credit bureaus. Choosing the loan with the lowest rates and payments that matches your budget and needs can help manage costs.
Can you explain the typical interest rates and repayment terms associated with instant car loans for people with bad credit?
For instant car loan approvals with bad credit, typical interest rates can range between 15-30% or higher, compared to 3-7% for good credit. Loan terms usually range from 24-72 months with longer terms having lower monthly payments but higher overall interest costs. A 60-month $15,000 car loan at 20% interest means payments of around $400 monthly and total repayment of approximately $24,000. Shorter terms have higher payments but less interest accrued. Knowing the rates and terms can help manage costs. |
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New Delhi: The year 2023 is going to be very special for the auto sector, especially the SUV market is going to change completely. A number of feature loaded cars have been launched this year with a few more in the pipeline including the Honda Elevate. If you are also planning to buy this vehicle, then through this news, understand where the Honda Elevate will be and about its special features.
The Honda Elevate will prove to be an important product in the company’s portfolio, which includes the Amaze and City sedans. It will also mark the company’s entry into the highly competitive SUV segment which already includes Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Highrider, Volkswagen Taigun, Citroën C3 Aircross, Skoda Kushaq and MG Astor. Once launched, Elevate will give tough competition to these vehicles.
booking has started
The Honda Elevate has opened for bookings at the company’s dealerships for Rs 21,000, while the prices will be announced soon. Talking about its price announcement, it is being speculated that Honda will announce the prices in late August or early September. The Elevate will be available in showrooms for stable performance by the end of July, with test drives expected to begin in early August. However, the company has not given any official information from its side.
Honda will manufacture this vehicle in India. Along with this, the company is also planning to export this vehicle to the international market in the near future. |
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MOSCOW, February 25. /TASS/. Iskander tactical missile systems were not used during the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on Thursday.
"According to objective and reliable data confirmed by the live monitoring and recording system, none of the missile systems of this type was used during the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh," the ministry said.
The entire ammunition load of these missiles is stored at the depots of the Armenian Armed Forces, the ministry stressed.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was misled over the use of Iskander missile systems in Nagorno-Karabakh, Russia’s top brass elaborated.
"To all appearances, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Nikol Pashinyan was misled and, as a result, he used inaccurate information," the ministry said. |
After listed status was rejected by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport in 2003, Iain Sear, the same passionate MK advocate was again applying to Historic England following the immediate threat of demolition presented by owner Hammerson, who submitted their first proposal for demolition of The Point.
Alongside the wider claims of its historic significance to the British cinema industry, Iain again noted that the building was one of our city’s most famous structures.
“A generation has grown up as Milton Keynes was built around them and they identify with The Point as a focal building … In the past 9 years The Point has remained an iconic building in Milton Keynes … it forms part of the heritage of the City Centre.”Iain Sear, 17 Jun 2012
Historic England again declined the listing. Whilst mentioning its local interest, their accompanying advice report also stated that:
“…in terms of the history of cinema [multiplexes are] only a minor development in cinema design.”
“The ziggurat pyramid … has some claim to architectural interest for its eye-catching, commercially-orientated, function-driven design, but … was not built to a consistently high standard nor with high quality materials and detailing.”
“The building … has suffered from continual refurbishment.”Historic England, 22 Feb 2013
These documents were made available by Historic England (HE) via a Freedom of Information request submitted on 28th September 2020. Other attempts at listed status are also available for download. |
Ambassador Kwatra handed 28 ICU ventilators to Minister for Health and Population of Nepal
Kathmandu : Government of India, handed over 28 ICU ventilators to Government of Nepal . For the further support the efforts of Government of Nepal in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Ambassador Vinay M. Kwatra, on behalf of the Government of India, handed over 28 ICU ventilators to H.E. Mr. Bhanubhakta Dhakal, Minister for Health and Population of Nepal.
The supply of the ventilators follows on earlier COVID-related assistance extended to Nepal- Remdesivir vials on 15 September, ICU ventilators on 9 August, COVID-19 Test Kits (RT-PCR) on 17 May and essential medicines including Paracetamol and Hydroxychloroquine on 22 April.
During the handing over, Ambassador Kwatra reiterated India’s solidarity with the Government and the people of Nepal in their fight to prevail over the pandemic, and reaffirmed India’s commitment to provide all necessary help in this regard. |
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Online license renewal. Drivers renewing their license online will not be issued a temporary document, and the license may take up to 30 business days to be delivered. Males between the ages of 18 to 25 will automatically be registered for selective service when renewing online. If you are registered to vote in Colorado, your voter registration will automatically update with the information provided on the application. In order to renew a license online, an individual must have had an eye examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist within the last year. In order to be eligible to renew online, the following criteria must be met:
- U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or undocumented resident;
- 21 years or older;
- current adult license is valid or expired for less than one year;
- last license was issued in an office or was not renewed online the last two times;
- name on current driver license has not changed;
- the photograph on your license is not older than 10 years;
- social security number is on file with the Department of Revenue;
- no tests are required to renew the license;
- no pending actions on driving record;
- all outstanding tickets are paid; and
- no bad checks on file.
Renew‑by‑mail. Colorado drivers over the age of 21 who hold a regular adult Colorado license may have the option to renew their license online. Visit the DOR's website to check eligibility.
Office renewal. Drivers can schedule an appointment online to renew their driver license at an office. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with lawful status in the U.S. may want to contact a driver license office during normal hours before visiting to see if visits without an appointment are allowed. When going to an office to renew a driver license, the following are required:
- a valid (or expired less than one year) Colorado driver license, instruction permit or identification card;
- social security number;
- proof of current Colorado address; and
- applicable fee.
Customers with an expired driver license must bring proof of lawful presence in the U.S. If an individual's driver license has been expired for more than one year, he or she will be required to pass a written exam, purchase an instruction permit, and successfully pass the drive skills test before purchasing a new license.
Drivers over 80. Drivers over the age of 80 may renew their driver license online with a signed statement from an optometrist or ophthalmologist, attesting that the driver has had an eye exam within the preceding 6 months and include the results of the exam. First‑time applicants must visit an office. |
Wow. Um yeah, so the last 3 weeks accidentally passed by without so much as a cop-out photo post! The thing is, there’s been plenty going on, including a visit to the Cloncurry show, an afternoon/evening 4WD trip with new friends, Hubs’ birthday, our first official family camping trip, complete with tent, and Hubs getting the flu and being out of action for a week for the second time this year, which also coincided with our camping trip. Fun!
We are also in the middle of “application season” where Hubs has to apply for jobs for next year, so we’ve been talking about that a lot and have come up with a few ideas, and with a week-long trip for Hubs and 4 week-long trip for the kids and I to Brisbane starting next Wednesday, there’s been lots of thinking about packing and putting it off until the next day.
And don’t get me started on the fact that this book has kept me completely occupied since Tuesday morning (thankfully I just finished it an hour ago – which is almost a record for me as I’m the world’s slowest reader) and this show has kept us busy in the evenings.
Still not enough? How’s this for the cherry on top: Our dear friends Haz, Maz, Jaz and Az are going to be passing through the Isa on Tuesday night en route to Darwin and are staying here the night. Hubs is working night shift that night starting at 11pm and we will be heading out to the airport at 8:30am the next morning to catch said flight to Brisbane. And we couldn’t be more excited! It’s going to be so great to see them and get the kids together again!
And of course, there’s been the usual “life” stuff like washing and cooking and tidying and exercising and entertaining children to throw into the mix.
So yeah, that’s enough. I’m tired just thinking about it. But anyway, I’m here and there are photos (that I need to upload and transfer and blah blah) so they are to come, but stay tuned! |
Two or more dogs are great company for each other and can be double the fun for you and your family. But owning multiple dogs can be challenging and time-consuming.
If you’re considering getting a second dog, you’ll wonder how to house multiple dogs. Should each dog have their own dog house? And how do you house multiple dogs?
Read this guide to learn about managing a multiple-dog household and find out if getting a second dog is a good idea.
How To Manage A Multi-Dog Household
Dogs are naturally pack creatures that have evolved to live in small canine family groups. Owning more than one dog can help to prevent separation anxiety when you’re not around; the dogs can keep each other company, play together, and form strong bonds.
However, if the arrangement is to work well, you’ll need to manage your multi-dog household correctly.
Who’s In Charge?
Although the belief that dogs have a hierarchy within a pack has been somewhat dispelled, they still look to a more senior pack member for guidance and direction.
If the dogs are allowed to work things out themselves, you’re effectively telling them that you don’t want to get involved when there’s social conflict. So, when you need to get the dogs’ attention in an emergency situation, they won’t look to you for guidance.
Dogs often compete over resources, including:
- Your attention
- Eye contact
- Affection and praise
- Locations in your car and the house
You can mitigate that conflict successfully if you’re prepared.
For example, each dog must wait their turn for food and affection, respond to their names, understand how to leave or drop objects, sit, stay, and look at you.
Teach your dogs that you will only give them your attention, games, petting, toys, etc., when they are nice to each other.
If the dogs bully each other or misbehave, remove whatever triggered that behavior and give the dogs a time-out. Going forward, manage the situation carefully so that the same problem doesn’t recur.
You can prevent competition between the dogs by providing plenty of resources to go around. That way, the dogs won’t be tempted to fight over one toy, dog bed, water bowl, etc.
If the dogs growl at each other or start fighting over a perceived valuable resource, don’t punish them for their behavior; simply remove the object. When training your dogs, always use reward-based, positive reinforcement techniques, never punishment.
Remember to use each dog’s name frequently and routinely so that each one can work out who is getting your attention. If other dogs try to muscle in when you’re focusing on an individual, turn your back on them or don’t make eye contact.
Your canine family will be much easier to manage if you have well-behaved dogs, and aggressive behavior is easier to manage if your dogs are well-trained.
- If the pups crowd you, jump up at you, or try to bully each other to get your attention, don’t give in and pet them or acknowledge their attention-seeking behavior. Instead, teach the dogs that behavior is unacceptable and only reward polite manners.
- The dogs must wait at mealtime and for treats and have separate eating locations so they don’t intrude on or bully each other.
- Teach the dogs to wait before going outside rather than pushing past you and barging when you open the door for them.
- Do not allow the dogs to compete for your attention. If you’re petting one dog, don’t let the others intrude by petting him instead. Remember, you’re the leader; the dogs must wait for your attention, not demand it.
That all sounds pretty straightforward, and, as you can see, much of multiple-dog management is merely common sense. However, there are a few tips and tricks you should know to keep the peace in your multi-dog household!
How To Keep The Peace
No matter how careful you are, there’s bound to be some conflict and disorder from time to time.
Here are a few tips on how to keep the peace in your multiple-dog household.
While training all your dogs to get along, use training tools, such as crates, leashes, tethers, and baby gates, to keep order.
Always use positive training methods, and don’t be afraid to get professional help from a qualified dog trainer or animal behaviorist if you need it.
Stress and fear cause aggression in dogs. By keeping calm and relaxed around your dogs, you can help to diffuse potential conflicts.
So, don’t yell or shout when the dogs are squabbling; that will only make matters worse. Keeping a plywood board on hand can be helpful so that you can quickly slip it between the warring factions to separate rather than risk getting bitten.
Make a mental note of why the problem occurred in the first place, and take steps to ensure the same situation doesn’t arise again.
Sometimes, if one of the dogs has a medical condition, that can exacerbate tensions within the dog pack. Stress causes aggression, so manage medical conditions or pain in your dogs.
For example, one of my dogs suffered from canine dementia as she got older, which made her very tense and anxious. Fortunately, my vet diagnosed the condition and prescribed medication to manage it. If you have any concerns about your dogs’ health, always seek veterinary advice as soon as possible.
All dogs need exercise, no matter what age or breed they are. In a pack situation, if one dog is overexcited and full of beans, that quickly spreads to the other pups, and chaos can quickly break out!
Take your dogs for regular walks or to the dog park for a good game and social experience. If you have a large backyard, you can spend time training your dogs too. Mental stimulation is a very important form of exercise and can wear your furry friends out just as much as a 10-mile hike!
Individual Quality Time
It’s essential that you set aside some quality time to spend with each of your dogs away from the others.
That’s essential for training purposes and can help to build a bond between you, making it easier to establish your position as a sympathetic, benevolent leader, which is essential for effective pack management.
Protect Vulnerable Dogs
If you have a puppy, a disabled or sick dog, or an elderly pup, you’ll need to ensure that they are physically safe from more boisterous pack members.
If necessary, you’ll need to separate that dog from the rest of the group until he’s strong enough to rejoin his companions safely.
How Do I House Multiple Dogs?
Keeping more than one dog can be chaotic when you’re not around to watch them, and individual training sessions are essential.
So, how can you house and train multiple dogs?
Training the dogs in separate rooms is the easiest way to prevent jealousy or anxiety.
When you take one dog into a separate room for his training session, remember to leave the other dog with a game or toy to keep him occupied until it’s his turn. Keep training sessions short so no dog is left alone for too long.
If you think squabbles will break out while you’re not there to watch the dogs, it’s sensible to house them in separate rooms overnight and if you go out.
Crates and Tethers
It’s actually helpful to have one dog in the room while you’re training another pup. That way, the observer can learn by watching the other dog’s behavior. That’s fascinating, and I can vouch for the fact that observational training works!
My Shih-Poo puppy was “helping” me in the garden while I was weeding by grabbing hold of random leaves and trying to pull them up! At just eight weeks old, Raffles had watched my behavior and copied it; that’s amazing!
So, you can either put the observer pup in a crate or tether him with a leash near a mat or bed while you train the other dog. Remember to reward the observer frequently for good behavior.
In this part of our guide, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about how to manage multiple dog households.
Q: Will two dogs share a dog house?
A: It’s generally not recommended for two dogs to share a dog house or kennel. A dog house is usually regarded as a valued resource that provides shelter for the dogs, and there’s a danger that the dog might fight over that if forced to share.
So, ideally, each dog should have his own dog house. Of course, you can buy double dog houses, which are basically two single dog houses built alongside one another with separate entry doors. That arrangement can be useful if you want to save space.
Q: Are dogs in a multi-dog household happier?
A: As long as they are managed correctly, and the house isn’t too small to accommodate them, well-trained dogs are typically happier and more settled if they have canine company.
Q: Is it too much to have four dogs?
A: The dynamics of keeping four dogs are complex. For a start, you must have a large enough home to comfortably accommodate the dogs and your family, as well as lots of outside space where the dogs can exercise.
In addition, you must be able to afford the time and financial expense of keeping four dogs, which could be unlikely if you work full-time.
I hope you enjoyed our guide to owning multiple dogs. If you found the article helpful, please share it with other dog lovers!
Housing and managing more than one dog can be challenging. However, with some thought and practical adjustments to your home, owning multiple dogs can be done successfully without too much hassle or expense.
The dogs must be well-trained and get along together for a harmonious multi-dog household. Conflict can be managed by keeping the dogs separate in different rooms when you’re not there to supervise them, and you can use crates and tethers when training.
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Lyrics of Dandelions Ruth B Lyrics with Meaning
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Within life’s vast meadows, where love blooms like wildflowers, a profound connection thrives between two souls. This connection transcends the ordinary, defying time and space, and takes root in the hearts of those who dare to dream of a love that comes only once in a lifetime.
The heartfelt lyrics of a captivating melody express this extraordinary love story. The words convey the narrator’s admiration for someone so unique, someone they’ve never encountered before – “Maybe it’s the way you say my name, maybe it’s the way you play your game.”
Lyrics of Dandelions song
In the realm of love, every moment together feels like a dream, and the narrator confesses, “But it’s so good, I’ve never dreamed of anybody like you.” The person in question has become the subject of endless hopes and dreams, forever etched in the narrator’s heart.
The song paints a beautiful scene – the narrator standing in a field of dandelions, delicate symbols of beauty, fragility, and wishes. With each dandelion blown into the wind, a silent prayer is whispered, “Wishing on dandelions all of the time, praying to God that one day you’ll be mine.” This reflects the yearning for a future united with the cherished one.
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The love is reciprocated, and both souls seem destined to be together. The beloved’s smile brings solace and joy to the narrator’s life, as expressed in the lyrics, “I feel okay when I see you smile, smile.” It is a smile that brightens even the darkest moments, filling the world with light and happiness.
The song further reveals, “I think that you are the one for me,” signifying an overwhelming sense of certainty. The mere presence of the beloved sparks an incomparable feeling of life and freedom, making it hard to breathe when they are apart.
The recurring theme of a love that comes “once in a lifetime” reinforces the belief that this connection is rare and destined, akin to a shooting star streaking across the night sky. Such love leaves an indelible mark on the soul, forever changing the person.
Lastly, the image of a dandelion blowing in the wind becomes a poignant metaphor. “Dandelion into the wind you go, won’t you let my darling know?” It symbolizes releasing one’s desires into the universe, hoping they reach the beloved.
The song concludes with a powerful refrain, expressing hope that one day, fate will unite the two hearts. “I’m in a field of dandelions, wishing on every one that you’d be mine, mine.” The yearning for a love that surpasses time persists.
This enchanting song captures the universal truth of love’s power to elevate, transform, and inspire. It embodies the essence of experiencing a love that defies expectations and resonates deep within the soul. Like the field of dandelions swaying in the breeze, the heart, too, sways to the rhythm of love, holding onto the hope that destiny will unite two souls meant to be together. Lyrics of Dandelions
“In a Field of Dandelions” weaves a heartfelt tale of an extraordinary love that transcends time and space. The enchanting lyrics paint a picture of a connection so rare and profound that it leaves a lasting impact on the hearts of those involved. The song’s imagery of a field of dandelions serves as a beautiful metaphor for the hopes and dreams woven into the fabric of this love story. The narrator’s longing for a love that comes once in a lifetime resonates deeply, reflecting the universal desire for a soulmate who completes us in ways we never knew possible. Ultimately, the song leaves us with a sense of hope and belief in the power of love to transform lives and bring together two hearts destined to be entwined. Lyrics of Dandelions
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):
Who wrote the song “In a Field of Dandelions”?
The song ” Dandelions” was written by Pop music songwriters, often credited to the artist or band that recorded and released it. The specific songwriter(s) can usually be found in the song credits or associated with the song’s release.
What is the significance of dandelions in the song?
Dandelions serve as a significant symbol in the song, representing beauty, fragility, and wishes. Blowing dandelion seeds into the wind is a traditional act that symbolizes making a wish or sending a message of hope. In the song, the act of wishing on dandelions represents the narrator’s desire for a future with their beloved, and the hope that their dreams will come true.
What is the main theme of “In a Field of Dandelions”?
The main theme of “In a Field of Dandelions” revolves around an extraordinary love that comes once in a lifetime. The song expresses the intense emotions experienced when finding a special someone who brings joy, happiness, and a sense of completion. It celebrates the uniqueness of the connection between two souls and the hope for a future together.
Is “In a Field of Dandelions” a popular song?
The popularity of “In a Field of Dandelions” depends on its reception by the audience and the reach it gained through various platforms, such as radio, streaming services, and social media. While the article does not provide information on the song’s popularity, you can check music charts, online platforms, and reviews to gauge its impact and popularity among listeners
Are there any music videos or live performances of the song?
Music videos and live performances are often released by artists to promote their songs and connect with their audience visually. To find music videos or live performances of “In a Field of Dandelions,” you can search for the song title followed by keywords like “official music video” or “live performance” on popular video-sharing platforms.
What genre does “In a Field of Dandelions” belong to?
The article does not specify the genre of “In a Field of Dandelions.” The genre can vary depending on the style and sound of the recording artist. Songs can belong to genres such as pop, rock, country, indie, or any other musical category. To determine the genre, you can listen to the song and identify its musical characteristics and influences.
Remember, music is a powerful medium that touches hearts and souls, and “In a Field of Dandelions” serves as a beautiful testament to the enduring power of love and the hope it brings to our lives. |
If Modi can, it will be called New India. India’s first underwater road and rail line is a 14 km long tunnel built under the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
The BJP supporters are spreading rumours on social media that a 14-km-long tunnel, India’s first underwater road and railway line has been built under the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
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இந்தியாவின் முதல் நீருக்கடியில் சாலை மற்றும் ரயில் பாதை, இது அசாமில் பிரம்மபுத்திரா ஆற்றின் கீழ் கட்டப்பட்ட சுமார் 14 கிமீ நீளமுள்ள சுரங்கப்பாதை ஆகும்…
பிரதமர் மோடி புதிய இந்தியா இதுதான் BJP மாடல்.
Narendra Modi ,K.Annamalai . pic.twitter.com/K4V6Ri11Hv
— K Velu Yadav BJP (@KVYadav61958637) June 2, 2022
Along with this information, pictures of vehicles including trains going on the underwater tunnel and pictures of Prime Minister Modi on the bridge are being shared.
What is the truth?
When the first image of the underwater railroad and road is reverse searched, we found that it was published on the WorldHighways website in 2017 as a sample image of the Fehmarn Belt tunnel project to be set up in Europe. The 18 km tunnel is planned to be built under the sea on a project connecting the German island of Fehmern and the island of Lolland in Denmark.
A reverse image search of the next tunnel image reveals that the Norwegian government is planning to build an underwater tunnel which was mentioned in 2016.
When doing a reverse image search of the image of PM Modi on the bridge, a photo taken on the longest Bhupen Hazarika bridge in India, which started construction in 2011 and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in Assam in 2017 was found.
According to an article published on a website on May 18, 2022, the Government of India plans to build India’s first underwater road and rail tunnel at the Brahmaputra in Assam. It has been said that the project to construct a 9 km long tunnel is estimated at approximately 7000 crore rupees.
In our search, the information and photos that spread as a 14 km long tunnel built under the Brahmaputra river were incorrect. The Government of India is only planning to set up India’s first underwater road and rail tunnel project in the state of Assam.
Also, the viral photos are sample pictures published in connection with the underwater tunnel being set up in Europe and Norway. The photo of Prime Minister Modi on the bridge was taken during the opening of India’s largest bridge in Assam in 2017. |
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One of the most common tools in movie haircare is the use of extensions, such as Relaxed Straight Hair Extensions. These extensions are vital in transforming an actor’s appearance to fit different roles. However, their frequent application and removal can take a toll on the actor’s natural hair. To mitigate this, stylists on set use techniques that minimize damage, such as using protective underlays and avoiding tight bonds. The choice of high-quality extensions also plays a significant role in maintaining hair health.
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The relentless styling that actors undergo for various scenes can lead to hair stress and damage. To combat this, movie set stylists have developed a repertoire of haircare strategies. They often use nourishing treatments and deep conditioning routines between shoots to restore moisture and strength to the hair. Additionally, using heat protectant products before any styling involving heat helps in reducing the risk of hair damage.
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After taking an hour to freshen up, Donna, Shayra, myself, and Luke decided to rally on a second wind and head back out to the Dōtonbori area — the center of Osaka’s nightlife — to reunite with Natasha and Amy, who like Luke had just partied with us last night back at our hostel in Hiroshima.
Hard to believe we could pull off two of these in a row: From flaming shots to glass hookahs to shots of vodka 96% (192 proof!) alcohol by volume to feeding snakes to absinthe to bad karaoke at a maid bar before heading home at 5am once again . . . yeah we had a good night.
Once again I woke up broken and sad, with only 6 hours of sleep in my system. So cheering myself up, Donna, Shayra and I headed up north to the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum, a curiously interesting building entirely dedicated to instant ramen and its creator, Momofuku Ando. Trish had to sit out due to her foot hurting more than usual again, deciding instead to wait it out until she returned home to Vancouver to get it checked.
It’s free to enter, but you have the option of paying 500¥ for adults and 300¥ for children to have your own personalized Cup Noodles (but the wait in line can take as long as 2 hours!).
The rest of the museum is pretty small; Donna and I only spent 15 minutes here before deciding to leave while Shayra stayed behind to brave the lines and get her personalized Instant Ramen.
From the nearby Ikeda Station, we took the train south to Umeda Station and walked over to the Umeda Sky Building. The observation decks were closed because of the recent typhoon so we had lunch at the food court in the basement, with Shayra and Angela rejoining us just in time.
From the Sky Building, we then took a quick 15 minute cab ride over to Osaka Castle, a complete concrete reconstruction of the original which had been completely demolished by war. Therefore it’s more of a museum built to look like the original castle, rather than an actual historical site.
While the castle grounds are free (and when we went there was a free dance show), you can enter for the exhibits inside the castle for 700¥.
The surrounding trees on the castle grounds still showed signs of the recent Typhoon Jebi.
After about 30 minutes at the castle grounds, we took a 15 minute JR Loop Train to Tennojiekimae Station for a 10 minute walk over to Shintennoji Temple, another post WWII reconstruction.
Then from the temple we walked about 10 minutes west to Tsutenkaku, Osaka’s symbol of its post World War 2 reconstruction.
For 700¥ you can go upstairs to the observation deck, but it’s really a giant glorified gift shop.
There’s also a small museum on Pocky there:
Finally, we returned to Dōtonbori for an early dinner.
I’m now back at the hostel about to hit the sack — gotta recover from the past 2 nights!
What To Eat In Okinawa
Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き): Fried cabbage cakes that cross a pancake, pizza, and omelette, topped by beef, pork, squid, roe, and egg. Unlike the one in Hiroshima where they cook it entirely in front of you before serving, here they put the basic parts together and you then cook it yourself to your liking.
Kushikatsu (串かつ): Skewers deep-fried in panko and dipped in tonkatsu sauce.
Takoyaki (たこ焼き): Fried dumplings with slices of octopus inside:
And while you’re walking around the Dontonbori area, you can grab other random bites at various stalls. Our favorite was the slightly overpriced and yet still delicious pieces of crab legs for 900¥:
Tomorrow morning we head to Nara and Kyoto!
- At time of posting in Osaka, Japan, it was 29 °C - Humidity: 75% | Wind Speed: 11km/hr | Cloud Cover: overcast with rain |
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It seems like the world is obsessed with Facebook, and if the infographic shown below from Mashable is any indication, that obsession is actually quite real.A few interesting facts from the infographic:
- Over 70% of Internet users in the United States are on Facebook.
- Over 70% of people who use Facebook live outside of the United States.
- As of 2011, there are 500,000,000 active Facebook users, which is the same as saying 1 out of every 13 people on the planet are on Facebook.
- Half of those 500,000,000 active Facebook users are logged in on any given day.
- Nearly 1 out of 2 young Americans report that they learn about news on Facebook.
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5 Head Scratching Laws In North Dakota???
Just about every state has a few laws on the books that will have you scratching your head. North Dakota is no different. I did some research and here's a list of laws that really need to be abolished or at least modified.
For example, did you know according to Only In Your State, in North Dakota it's illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on? First off, I can't even sleep with my socks on, let alone with a pair of shoes on. That's just messed up. On second thought, maybe this is a law we should keep. We don't need people like that in our state.
In Fargo, you could be jailed for wearing a hat where dancing is going on. Again, according to Only In Your State. I wonder if they would let you off if you had a Bison hat on? I'm thinking that is a "get out of jail FREE card."
This is really silly. According to Only In Your State, beer and pretzels can't be served together at any establishment in the state. Pretty twisted. Get it?
Next, if you have a sandbox, it's illegal to keep an elk in it. That's according to Only In Your State. First off, not many elk running around our suburban North Dakota cities. Secondly, what would possess somebody for wanting to keep an elk locked up in a sandbox? Who was smoking what, when they came up with this one?
Finally, and the last of five crazy laws in North Dakota, According to Only In Your State it's LEGAL to shoot a Native American on horseback provided you are in a covered wagon. So messed up. This law needs to be changed immediately. Call a special session TODAY!
There you have it. Five head-scratching laws in North Dakota. Thank God we've evolved. Somewhat anyway.
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Gary Rose, New Jersey’s Economic Growth Chief, speaks at the Forum on the Future of New Jersey, 10/24/07, Trenton, NJ
Gary is speaking about what NJ needs to do to “win” in the economic marketplace.
About to release second revision of state’s strategic economic plan. Commerce Commission was restructured to focus on marketing the state. Was doing tourism too, was unfocused. All the resources that think about how we promote NJ has a common theme.
Given fiscal situation of NJ, economic succes means productive and profitable businesses and jobs by growing the revenue line “the right way,” not by just raising taxes but by raising tax revenues.
How are we doin’? Gary thinks we’re ok, but results maybe, maybe not.
Independent players say NJ is doing better. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ranks NJ #2 on states leading transformation of their economies based on “gazelle” firms.
Tax Foundation ranks NJ 48 or 49, but encourages audience to understand their methodology. Doesn’t agree with methodology, state measures itself by different criteria.
Rose was asked what the next “big win” is going to be. There are a couple of companies about to announce major expansions in pharma area that will tie them more closely to NJ and create jobs. He says 2-3 in pharma. Would love to see new pharma mfg facility in NJ.
Gov. broke ground yesterday on the Jets practice facility in Florham Park, brings a $110 million payroll out of Long Island. Income tax throw-off to state more than services the state’s investment in the land for the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center facility. Jets spending $100 million, state spent $10-20 million on the land. |
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Robert Dilts, has been a developer, author, trainer and consultant in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) - a model of human behavior, learning and communication - since its creation in 1975 by John Grinder and Richard Bandler. A long time student and colleague of both Grinder and Bandler, Robert also studied personally with Milton H. Erickson, M.D., and Gregory Bateson.
Arnold A. Lazarus, Ph.D., was Distinguished Professor at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University. Lazarus served on the editorial boards of ten professional journals. He was president of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy and received the Distinguished Service to The Profession of Psychology Award from the American Board of Professional Psychology. His Ph.D. was granted in 1960 from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. He has authored four books; co-authored, edited, or co-edited seven; and authoered or co-authoered more than 150 professional papers and chapters. |
Gift-giving has always been an integral part of our lives. It allows us to show our love, appreciation, and gratitude to our loved ones. But, with so many gift options around, finding that perfect gift can be overwhelming. This is why gift boxes have become increasingly popular in recent times. They are versatile, customizable, and convenient, making them an ideal gifting option. If you’re looking to give your loved one something extra special, then a large gift box is the way to go! In this article, we’ve compiled a list of some unique Large Gift Box ideas that are perfect for any occasion.
- Self-Care Gift Box: In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of oneself is essential. A self-care gift box is perfect for those looking to unwind and relax. Fill the gift box with essential oils, scented candles, bath salts, face masks, and a few motivational books.
- Snack Gift Box: Who doesn’t love snacks? A snack gift box is perfect for someone who loves to munch on delicious treats. Fill the gift box with a variety of goodies like popcorn, chocolates, biscuits, and nuts. You can even add some gourmet snacks like cheese and crackers or dried fruits.
- Beauty Gift Box: If you’re gifting a beauty connoisseur, then a beauty gift box is an excellent choice. Fill the gift box with makeup, skincare products, haircare products, and fragrances. Make sure to add some popular brands and a few luxury items for that extra oomph!
- Travel Gift Box: For the wanderlust-inspired person, a travel gift box is a perfect choice. Fill the gift box with travel essentials like a passport holder, a travel pillow, a luggage tag, and a travel journal. You can even add some international snacks or a map of the world for that extra touch.
- Game Night Gift Box: For those who love to have fun and spend time with family and friends, a game night gift box is perfect. Fill the gift box with board games, card games, and some snacks and drinks. You can even make it a bit more festive by adding some party hats and confetti.
Large gift boxes are an amazing way to show your affection and gratitude for your loved ones, no matter what the occasion. And with the gift box ideas listed in this article, you can create a unique and unforgettable gift that is sure to make your loved one feel special. Keep in mind that while these gift box ideas are perfect for specific individuals, they’re also customizable. So, you can mix and match the items in the gift box as per your preference. Happy gifting!
You can start by choosing a theme for the gift box. It could be something related to their favorite hobby, movie, book or anything else that you think will make your loved one smile. After selecting the theme, decide on what items will go into the box and how it should be presented. Think of items such as books, DVDs, gadgets, accessories and items related to the chosen theme. Or you can be creative and put in a few trinkets that are meaningful and special to your loved one. Then wrap the items neatly into a large gift box with some tissue paper or other decorative materials. Add in handwritten messages or photos of memories shared together for extra thoughtfulness. |
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Edwin Ronald Placek was born on November 29, 1950 in Omaha to parents Edwin and Evelyn (Belsky) Placek. He grew up in South Omaha and attended St. Thomas More Catholic School and graduated from South High in Omaha in 1968. Ron worked for a painting contractor after high school and joined the Army National Guard. On July 12, 1975, Ron married Vicki Bertelsen at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth. The couple lived in Omaha for a few years and then moved to the Logan area. Ron worked for Farm Credit Service for 12 years as a painter, then as a jailer for the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office for 17 years. After retiring from there, he went to work at Mosaic for four years.
Ron was a member of the Logan United Methodist Church. He loved to play scrabble, fish, golf, watch sports. He was an avid Husker fan. He helped coach his kids in their little league sports. He was very proud of his kids and grandkids and enjoyed spending time with them.
Ron died on Monday, October 27, 2020 at the Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs at the age of 69 years, ten months and 27 days.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Bobbie and Rick Placek. He is survived by his wife Vicki of Logan; three children, Matt Placek and his wife Jessica of Mondamin, Iowa, Andy Placek and his wife Sarah of Woodbine, Iowa and Sarah and her husband Scott Moss of Logan; eight grandchildren; father-in-law, Calvin Bertelsen of Logan; three sisters-in-law, Teresa Placek of Omaha, Sandy and her husband Dave Harmelink of Orange City, Iowa and Sherry and her husband Mike Wohlers of Pisgah, Iowa; brother-in-law, Harold Bertelsen and his wife Delila of Beebeetown, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. |
Mitch McConnell & Andy Barr continue to support horse torture
From: Barefoot and Progressive
By: David M. F. Schankula
Mitch McConnell & Andy Barr continue to support horse torture despite Ed Whitfield’s bill to stop the practice
In the Senate primary, Mitch McConnell delighted in Matt Bevin’s defense of Kentucky’s cockfighting industry but at the same time was holding a dirty little animal torturing secret of his own — Mitch McConnell supports horse torture and so does 6th District Congressman Andy Barr.
The practice is called “soring” and it’s done to achieve an “exaggerated gait” for a specific type of show horse. Pads and chains are strapped to a horses and chemicals are applied to their front legs to heighten sensitivity and then objects are shoved under the horses front shoes… this is done to cause the horse great amounts of pain because then the horse, in an effort to avoid having that pain, lifts its front feet up really high and that, to horse torturers and horse torture supporters like Mitch McConnell and Andy Barr, looks really cute.
But you don’t have to take my word for it! Here… let’s watch the practice that Andy Barr and Mitch McConnell are actively supporting:
WARNING: This video includes disturbing images of a type of horse torture Mitch McConnell and Andy Barr are refusing to stop and may be disturbing to some viewers who, unlike Mitch McConnell and Andy Barr, are disturbed by the torture of horses.
I know what you’re thinking. That video is crazy, right? How in the world could Mitch McConnell and Andy Barr support horse torture like that?
Well here’s the deal: Ed Whitfield, Kentucky’s 1st District Congressman, has proposed legislation in Congress that would ban the use of the pads and chains that are fundamental to horse soring.
Whitfield, a conservative by anyone’s standards, has amassed a great amount of support for his bill — 291 cosponsors including 3rd District Congressman John Yarmuth, who’s a liberal by anyone’s standards. |
July 7, 2020
Stand atop Mount Erickson in southeastern British Columbia and it feels like you can see forever.
Look north, and peer along the jagged ridgelines of the High Rock Range, which stretch to the horizon. To the south, snow-capped peaks in the Crowsnest Range cut into the blue sky, rising above dense green forests. Across the valley to the west, row upon row of sawtoothed summits fade into the distance, melding into mesmerizing array.
And then you look down.
Down the austere slope, in the valley below, is a massive, open-pit coal mine.
The word “mine” evokes images of soot-smeared workers in underground tunnels, but this is actually a mountain in the process of being deconstructed. A geologic wound. Its slopes are blackened and tiered, abuzz with enormous yellow trucks that look tiny from this distance, kicking up grey plumes of dust as they haul the pulverized mountain away, load by load.
This is one of five coal mines owned by Teck Resources in B.C’s Elk Valley. Together, these operations produce the bulk of the mining revenue in a province that has made coal its top export.
Now, turn on your heel and look to the east: past the Continental Divide, over the invisible border into Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass. There’s the distinctive, rounded peak of Crowsnest Mountain and, just beyond that, the Livingstone Range. The same, high-quality coal is locked away in these mountains, yet there are no operational mines here. The last one closed in 1983.
The difference dates back to 1976. That’s when the Progressive Conservative government of premier Peter Lougheed adopted its Coal Development Policy, which restricted open-pit mines across most of the province's Rocky Mountains and Foothills. For the last 44 years, this policy protected some of Alberta's most pristine and iconic landscapes. It also chased mining companies into neighbouring B.C., limiting potential livelihoods for thousands of Albertans.
Now, this long-standing tradeoff between environmental protection and economic opportunity is poised to change.
On June 1, the United Conservative government of Premier Jason Kenney rescinded the coal policy. The full implications of this are not yet clear, but there is growing tension — both nervous and excited energy — about what it will bring.
What is known is that the change happened suddenly, with virtually no public consultation but plenty of behind-the-scenes lobbying. And it didn’t happen in isolation. It came alongside a rapid-fire series of legislative changes that removed hurdles for industrial development, more broadly, during a particularly desperate economic moment.
Alberta has been struggling with persistent unemployment since the oil-price crash of 2015. Then COVID-19 hit, prompting warnings that joblessness could reach 25 per cent and the provincial deficit could balloon to $20 billion. Albertans are used to booms and busts, but are now grappling with the realization that the oil industry may have seen its last boom. This has only dialled up tensions in the perennial struggle between protecting nature and putting it to use.
Some residents of former mining towns in southwestern Alberta applaud the prospect of coal coming back, bringing high-paying jobs to a low-earning part of the province. Others worry about mountains being blasted apart near their backyards, throwing black dust into the air and toxic minerals into the water. And what’s playing out here is likely just a preview.
The next conflict over coal may come further north, in Bighorn Country. Just a couple of years ago, this part of central Alberta had been slated to become a new provincial park. Now it has seen some of the most stringent protections of the 1976 policy removed, opening the door for vast expanses of coal lease agreements to be turned into mines.
Even further north, near Hinton and Grande Cache, lies the only area where coal mines currently operate in Alberta’s mountains. The industry has been a boon, at times, leading new towns to spring from the ground up. But the caprice of the market has also seen towns abandoned or, as recently as 2018, dissolved.
At stake in all this is the land that has long defined this province and its people.
The Rockies, the Foothills, the Prairies.
These places are sacred to the Indigenous people whose ancestors first roamed them. They were the motivation for settlers to come West. The shimmering wheat fields, rolling hills and snowy peaks are emblems that adorn Alberta’s coat of arms and its provincial flag. They are fundamental to how we see ourselves and how we present ourselves to the world. The various uses to which we have put the land, the way we have treated it, the joys we find in it, and the energy-rich treasures we have found under it have shaped our history, economy and society.
Living in Alberta is a complicated balance of honouring the land, exploiting the land, protecting the land.
'We were born from coal'
The earliest written record of coal in the lands that would become Alberta comes from 1793. That’s when Peter Fidler, a British surveyor with the Hudson’s Bay Company, noticed a seam of coal near the Red Deer River and recognized its quality.
“I brought some of this [coal] & put on the tent fire, which burnt very well without any crackling noise,” he wrote in his journal.
In 1874, an entrepreneur from New York City opened the first commercial coal mine on the banks of the Oldman River. The Blackfoot name for this land was Sik-ooh-kotoki or “place of the black rocks.” A larger mine opened in 1882 and the Town of Coalbanks was formed. It was later renamed Lethbridge. The names of nearby towns still speak to this history: Coaldale, Coalhurst, Black Diamond.
Drawn by the vast coal deposits in the area, Canadian Pacific Rail built its main line from Lethbridge westward through the Crowsnest Pass in 1897 and 1898. The town of Coleman was established in 1903 by the International Coal and Coke Company, the first of many “company towns” to come.
The growing transportation network, along with economic opportunity and inexpensive land, drew immigrants by the tens of thousands. Alberta, as we know it, was born.
Alberta’s fortunes have always been tied to natural resources and, with the gusher at Leduc in 1947, oil came to dominate. But coal carried on.
By 1975, according to historical records maintained by the Alberta Energy Regulator, a total of 2,342 mining projects had been undertaken in the province. About a third of these were small, exploratory projects that failed to produce any coal at all. Another tenth managed to haul only a tiny amount out of the ground. The rest — about 1,200 projects, in total — varied widely in scale and scope but, on average, produced just over a million tonnes of coal, each, over their lifespans, when you include two that are still in operation today.
By the 1970s, coal was still in demand, but the times were changing. There was a shift in society, with widespread social reforms and calls for environmental protection.
In 1976, Alberta decided the coal industry needed more regulation.
'A restrictive policy'
In its throne speech that year, Lougheed’s government laid out its priorities. They included a vow to restrain public spending, a pledge to reform the criminal justice system and a promise to introduce an overarching "Coal Development Policy for Alberta."
The policy had dual goals of increasing government royalties and protecting sensitive lands.
"No development will be permitted unless the government is satisfied that it may proceed without irreparable harm to the environment," the policy reads. To that end, it established four categories of lands.
Category 1 (in red, below), where all coal development was forbidden, encompassed mostly the Rocky Mountains, spanning roughly 700 kilometres from the U.S. border north to what is now Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park.
Category 2 (in blue), where open-pit mines were off-limits, covered lands mostly to the east, including both mountains and foothills.
Categories 3 (green) and 4 (purple) generally trended further eastward, toward the plains, and saw fewer restrictions.
Some argued the policy would kill coal in Alberta. Headlines from the Lethbridge Herald in 1976 read, “Coal policy threatens profits, new mines” and “Watershed preservation top government priority." Citing “industry sources,” one article said the policy “could destroy Alberta's chances at grabbing a growing export market for coal, and that the province will lose out to British Columbia in the coming coal boom.”
“I think that the industry will consider it a restrictive policy,” energy minister (and later premier) Don Getty admitted in an interview with CBC Radio.
“And I think that if there are provinces more aggressive than this in attempting to attract coal development, you will find that some potential developments will leave our province and go elsewhere, yes.”
Like the policy, subsequent coal development varied by geography.
Out on the prairies, where the policy didn’t apply, numerous coal projects were approved in the late 1970s and early 1980s. These mines extracted a lower-quality coal and often included adjacent power plants, which helped meet Alberta’s growing electricity demands. With some projects grandfathered in, mining of higher-quality coal — the kind required for making steel — also continued and even expanded in the mountains near Hinton and Grande Cache.
But down in Crowsnest Pass, the industry dwindled under the policy’s yoke. A proposed project just north of Blairmore at Grassy Mountain, which had already been partially mined between 1913 and 1958, was shelved and later abandoned. Existing mines shut down. The community that coal built hasn’t seen an active operation for the past 37 years.
The industry may have vanished in the province’s southwest, but when you add up all the mining across Alberta today, it still rivals that of B.C. Together, the two provinces account for roughly 85 per cent of Canada’s total coal production, but they mine coal for different purposes. While Alberta still relies heavily on coal for power generation, B.C. doesn’t burn it for electricity.
Rather, B.C. ships vast quantities of coal overseas, largely the steel-making variety. At roughly $6.7 billion, B.C.’s total coal exports last year were 20 times greater than Alberta’s.
But Alberta is weaning itself off coal as a power source. Generating stations are being converted to burn natural gas and the province is on track to completely phase out coal-fired electricity by 2030. So, if there’s any future for the coal industry in this province, it’s in those same international markets.
Which brings us back to Crowsnest Pass, where some residents look at the bustling mines just over the provincial border and wonder: Why not here?
“It’s difficult to look west and see the thriving communities of Sparwood, Elkford and Fernie, all flourishing because of the active coal mines surrounding their communities,” Crowsnest Pass Mayor Blair Painter wrote in a letter of support for a new mining project at Grassy Mountain.
“In order to prosper, this community is in desperate need of industry… Why not the industry that is literally in our backyards? We were born from coal in the ground and we can again prosper through this resource.”
The mayor wrote that letter in January 2019 hoping a single coal project, one that sits on a rare section of less-restricted Category 4 land in the Rockies, would go ahead.
A few months later, the political ground would shift, and the industry’s prospects along with it.
Digging into the coal lobby
When asked why the coal policy was unceremoniously rescinded by the current government, some critics, including the previous NDP environment minister Shannon Phillips, are quick with an answer: lobbying.
The filings in Alberta's lobbyist registry offer a glimpse into what went down in the halls of power, and how it changed over time.
The online registry dates back to 2017 and a reading of all records that mention "coal" reveals a noticeable uptick in access for the Coal Association of Canada after the election of the United Conservative Party in the spring of 2019. Prior to that, there are no records of the coal association securing meetings with any cabinet ministers under the NDP government.
Robin Campbell’s name appears often in those documents. After serving as finance minister and environment minister under previous Progressive Conservative governments in Alberta, he’s now head of the coal association.
Just over a month after the UCP won the election, lobbying records show Campbell met with the new environment minister, Jason Nixon, to discuss “economic opportunities for the Province of Alberta as a result of proposed coal mining activity, primarily in the Eastern Slopes [of the Rocky Mountains].”
Three days later, the coal association met with the deputy energy minister to try and amend the 1976 coal policy to encourage development on those eastern slopes. Soon, records show there were meetings with the minister of Indigenous relations to discuss consultation, requests for a meeting with the premier, another get-together with Nixon and with his department, a meeting with the minister of red tape reduction and a presentation to the UCP's energy caucus.
The coal association then met with Energy Minister Sonya Savage by teleconference on April 30 to discuss the coal policy, among other topics. Just over two weeks later, the government announced, via a news release issued the Friday afternoon before the May long weekend, that it would rescind the 44-year-old policy.
Since that release, which trumpeted flexibility for industry, the continued protection of sensitive lands and the arrival of modern oversight to attract new investment, the government has declined interview requests about the coal policy.
In response to inquiries, its spokespeople have pointed to official statements saying all environmental regulations remain in place and the same regulatory processes applied to other industries will now be applied to coal.
But what the government didn’t highlight in its statements, and what it hasn’t discussed since, is the removal of those Category 2 prohibitions against open-pit mining in vast stretches of the Rockies and Foothills.
Requests for interviews with Savage and Nixon, specifically, were rejected. Alberta Energy spokesperson Kavi Bal responded with a reiteration of the government's previous statements, along with a letter of support for the changes from the Piikani Nation in southern Alberta. Asked whether there was any consultation with any other organizations, Bal did not reply.
On June 3, Savage did tweet about the coal policy being rescinded. "We will continue to protect environmentally sensitive and recreational lands along Alberta’s Eastern Slopes while addressing the continued and growing demand for high quality metallurgical coal," she said, referring to the steel-making type of coal found in the mountains.
Campbell, with the Coal Association of Canada, also did not respond to an interview request for this article, but did speak with CBC News shortly after the policy change was announced. At that time, he celebrated the government's new direction, which he said would clear the way for more coal projects in areas where it was previously difficult to mine.
"For example, around Rocky Mountain House, we have a couple of projects that were on Category 2 lands. This now allows them to move forward,” he said. “It allows them to go out and raise money in the international community. And it allows them to start building an operation, which is going to create jobs."
While it was possible in the past for companies to apply for an exemption to the coal policy's restrictions, Campbell said it was cumbersome and rescinding the policy outright would remove a major barrier to investment. He said "at least a half a dozen" companies are currently looking at developing mines on lands where it would have been previously prohibited and "there will be more."
"Coal's not going away,” he said, “as much as some people like to think it is."
Stewards of the land
Drive west along Highway 533 from Nanton, and the flat prairie begins to undulate.
Small rock outcroppings start to dot the rolling hills, hinting at the larger mountains in the distance. Along the barbed wire fences that flank the road, numbered bird houses have been installed at regular intervals, part of a successful effort to coax bluebirds back to the region after a long absence.
Behind the fences, the ranchlands are filled with more than cattle. A mother moose and her two calves glance back at the highway before cresting a hilltop. Around the hillside, 100 cows roam with calves of their own.
This is the Alberta of postcards. It’s also the Alberta of industry.
Turn south along Highway 22, at the entrance to Chain Lakes Provincial Park, and soon you’ll pass the Burton Creek Compressor Station, where massive pipelines rise from the ground so the natural gas that flows through them can be boosted along its journey.
It’s not that this area is free from development, says Kevin Van Tighem, it’s that the man-made and the natural have found a way to co-exist. It’s one part of the province where he thinks Alberta has got it right, managing to mix a variety of land uses without any one interfering too much with any other. But the balance is delicate.
Van Tighem is a former Banff National Park superintendent who now splits his time between Canmore and a home in this part of southwestern Alberta. He finds himself spending more and more time out here.
“How could you not,” he says, gesturing toward the mountains upstream from the steep embankments of the Oldman River, “with all this?”
Van Tighem speaks for residents and business owners in the area who have banded together to form the Livingstone Landowners Group, a grassroots organization advocating for a nuanced approach to local development. Like most of rural Alberta, there’s a conservative bent to the politics out here, but one that is especially rooted in conservation. Van Tighem admits his own politics tend to veer further left than most of his neighbours, but says protecting this land is an issue that cuts across ideological lines.
He says ranchers who have been making a living from this land for generations want that to continue for generations to come. They consider themselves stewards. They don't oppose using the land, but they don’t want it used up.
In the past, the Livingstone Landowners have advocated against what they saw as reckless use of all-terrain vehicles in the area. They have lobbied against the “industrial creep” of expanding transmission lines that connect the growing banks of wind turbines near Pincher Creek to the electrical grid, fragmenting the landscape.
And recently, they have partnered with environmental non-profits Yellowstone to Yukon and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society to oppose what all three groups see as one of the biggest threats to the harmony of this land: new coal mines.
"The folks down here are not terrifically interested in open-pit mining being right adjacent to where they're trying to make a living by grazing cattle," says Phillips, the former NDP environment minister and current MLA for Lethbridge-West.
Phillips says the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan, a land-use policy that encompasses most of southern Alberta, provides some protection for those who don’t want to see the balance disturbed. She says the plan has its flaws but gets a lot right, too — high praise for a policy conceived by a previous, PC government. She holds her harshest criticism for the current government’s handling of the coal file.
"It's astonishing that this government, this UCP government, thought they could do an end run around that planning and around the communities down here with this rescinding of the coal policy," she says.
Continue south on Highway 22, though, and you’ll reach the Crowsnest Highway. Head west from here, into the pass, the historic heartland of coal, and you’ll find mixed feelings about the potential for a renaissance.
Dusting off the past
For nearly four decades, the coal industry in Crowsnest Pass has been relegated to museum exhibits and abandoned mine shaft tours.
Once the largest coal-producing region in the province, the highway now runs along a flat, sparsely treed plain between mountains where small towns like Bellevue, Blairmore and Coleman are separated by long stretches of land dotted here and there with rusting remnants of the former glory days. Off the main road and up into the mountains, you can find the rubble of abandoned coal towns like Lille, wiped from the map except for the ruins of an old hotel and some crumbling coke ovens.
But this is where the next era of open-pit mining in Alberta could first come to pass.
A number of Australian companies are betting on it, led by Riversdale Resources. Its proposed Grassy Mountain project would pick up where an abandoned coal mine left off decades ago on a 1,500-hectare site just north of Blairmore. This is a small and rare section of Category 4 land right in the heart of the Rockies, so the project was subject to fewer restrictions under the 1976 coal policy.
The company has been seeking federal and provincial approval since 2014 for the project, which it estimates could dig up four-million tonnes of steelmaking coal annually over the 23-year lifespan of the open-pit mine, creating nearly 400 full-time jobs at peak production.
In anticipation of the mine’s approval, Riversdale is already seeking to fill high-level positions in Crowsnest Pass. As of June, it had eight active job postings, including for an HR administrator, a project engineer, a senior mining engineer, and a head of marketing and sales. The sales position comes with an advertised salary of $150,000 to $200,000 plus an annual performance bonus of up to 50 per cent.
This, in a community where the median income is less than $35,000.
Other Australian coal companies have been watching closely, as they ramp up exploration and draw up plans for mines of their own. Companies like Atrum Coal.
“I would say the industry is looking to the success of Riversdale’s project, because it’s the first in the Crowsnest Pass area,” Atrum Coal’s then-CEO Max Wang told the Calgary Herald in 2018.
“There are quite a number of global investors, mostly from Australia, interested in that region … but they are very much looking to the success of Grassy Mountain.”
And now, Atrum is even more interested. In May, it welcomed Alberta’s decision to rescind the 1976 coal policy, saying it represented a significant step forward for the company’s Elan project, which sits on former Category 2 lands, where open-pit mining used to be banned.
The company is hoping to build two mines in the Livingstone Range, just north of Grassy Mountain. Its lease agreements in this area cover an area roughly twice the size of the City of Vancouver.
In central Alberta, meanwhile, Australian-backed Ram River Coal Corporation is considering the feasibility of a mine in the heart of Bighorn Country, with the company completing a technical review of the project in 2017. Its leases, too, are on former Category 2 lands.
But those projects aren't as far along as Grassy Mountain, which just completed the required environmental impact assessment and is set to go to a public hearing later this year. This is the mine on most people's minds in Crowsnest Pass. This area has struggled economically even during Alberta’s oil booms, so it’s not hard to understand why the prospect of a major new employer coming to town has many excited.
The last time census takers came around here, the median income was $34,554, or 19 per cent less than a typical Albertan’s. Today, just seven per cent of the municipality’s property tax base comes from industry, according to Mayor Blair Painter, with the remaining 93 per cent falling on homeowners. He wants to see that balance shift and believes the best chance is a return to the coal-mining roots that created the community more than a century ago.
“We are a poor community,” the mayor wrote in his letter of support for the Grassy Mountain project.
“Most of the residents who earn a decent income in Crowsnest Pass do so by driving to work at the Teck Resources mines across the border. However, secondary incomes are hard to find in this area. Most jobs are at minimum wage and are few and far between.”
One longtime employer is the Bellevue Underground Mine, a historic coal operation that closed in 1961 and later turned into a tourist attraction.
Now, interpretive guides take visitors underground, teaching them about the miners who started digging the sprawling network of tunnels back in 1901. The tour just scratches the surface of that network. Unmaintained tunnels stretch for more than 240 kilometres, in total, beneath Bellevue and the neighbouring community of Frank.
“There really isn’t much of the past here that isn’t on top of mining,” says Brandy Gregory, the historic mine’s general manager. “There are underground mines everywhere. There were actually 16 operational mines at the time, when ours was in existence.”
A resident of Crowsnest Pass for the past 21 years, Gregory says the community is “very quiet” and businesses struggle to stay afloat. Tourism helps, as do the mining jobs a short commute away in B.C., but she’s eager to see the Grassy Mountain project go ahead on the Alberta side of the border and, ideally, more coal mines after that.
“It’s great to actually see the projects coming here instead of going somewhere else,” she says. “All these other communities are growing but we have this teeny-tiny, beautiful little historic community that could be expanding and, instead, it’s being lost because we don’t have the industry or the funding to keep it alive.”
Riversdale, the company behind the Grassy Mountain project, didn't reply to a request for comment. But Gregory says it has been a positive presence in Crowsnest Pass already.
“Riversdale really goes out of their way to support the community,” she says. “They are actually one of our biggest sponsors.”
Ask around town, though, and you’ll find a diversity of opinion. A half dozen residents who preferred not to attach their names to their comments said the community is far from unanimous in support of active coal mining returning to the area. The main concerns are environmental: the potential impact on tourism, water and the landscape.
To see why there’s both excitement and worry in Crowsnest Pass, you just need to drive a little further west, across the B.C. border, and pull over in Sparwood.
The price of prosperity
Coal mining has brought prosperity to this community of roughly 4,000 people in the Elk Valley. The median income here is $44,309, according to the last census, which is 34 per cent higher than that of a typical British Columbian. Men living in Sparwood enjoyed an especially high median income of $88,101.
But the land has paid a price.
“I think the Elk Valley is a great example to see when something goes wrong, there’s no going back,” says Katie Morrison, conservation director with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Association’s southern Alberta branch.
“The impact can be so great that it’s just not worth the risk for such an important landscape.”
Teck Resources is the major player in the valley, employing thousands of people at its five mines dotting the Elk and Fording rivers. For years, the mines have been leaching selenium into those rivers, setting off disputes with U.S. officials and decimating rare fish populations.
Teck installed a $600-million wastewater treatment facility at one of the mines in an effort to address the problem back in 2014, only for the new facility to unintentionally release nitrite, ammonia, phosphorus and hydrogen sulfide into the creek it was meant to protect. When fish carcasses turned up downstream, Teck was ordered to pay $1.4 million in fines.
Despite pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into water treatment efforts, the problem continues to dog the mining company. In March, Teck agreed to purchase a new drinking water well for Sparwood when selenium concentrations in one of its three existing wells started to exceed provincial guidelines. That’s after the town had taken to installing cameras around a nearby mine after residents complained about coal dust clouds repeatedly settling over the area.
The grizzly bear population also declined by 40 per cent over an eight-year stretch in the Elk Valley, which researchers suggest is in part due to increased human-wildlife interaction around the mining towns. Given the Elk Valley and Livingstone Range are two sides of the same continental divide, scientists say there’s a good reason to expect similar environmental issues in southwestern Alberta if coal mining is permitted at a similar scale.
And the concerns extend beyond southern Alberta. Coal leases stretch hundreds of kilometres to the north in Alberta’s Rockies and Foothills, cutting through grizzly and elk ranges. The headwaters of the North and South Saskatchewan rivers, which provide water for much of the Prairies, pass through land claimed by coal companies.
“Any project, no matter what, comes with some degree of risk,” says Petr Komers, a Calgary-based environmental consultant. “So if you create a mine in the headwaters of what people drink in Edmonton, there is some amount of risk — it’s not zero — that something will occur.”
And things have occurred. Things like the Obed Mountain mine spill.
On Oct. 31, 2013, an earth berm at the open-pit coal mine near Hinton failed and an estimated 670 million litres of slurry from a tailings pond was released. It poured into two nearby creeks, then the Athabasca River, carrying high levels of mercury, lead and cancer-linked hydrocarbons along with it. The plume of contaminants was tracked for weeks as it travelled more than 1,000 kilometres, eventually reaching Lake Athabasca. Years later, scientists were still trying to determine the full extent of the environmental damage. The company pleaded guilty to several federal and provincial charges and was ordered to pay $4.5 million in fines.
Back in Crowsnest Pass, the proposed coal projects have also raised alarm among the local tourism industry, which has experienced its own resurgence since the 1980s.
Shane Olson, owner of a local fly fishing shop, sees his own work as diametrically opposed to mining. The two cannot successfully coexist, he said in a letter to the joint provincial-federal panel overseeing the Grassy Mountain project.
“There are a small but passionate, persistent, and ever growing group of Albertans that make a living off the land without having to dig up, cut down or otherwise compromise our natural beauty,” he wrote.
“If I don’t have clean water I don’t have fish for clients. If I don’t have fish for clients I don’t have a job.”
And it’s not just people making their living in nature who are worried.
Parks and recreation
In the wake of the coal policy being rescinded, environmental groups and outdoor recreationalists began inspecting other recent policy decisions under a new light.
In particular, there’s renewed skepticism about the government’s plan to remove 164 sites from the provincial parks system. When you plot those sites on a map, about a third of them lie in swaths of land previously protected by the coal policy.
If you look even closer, some are directly in the path of a proposed coal project.
Atrum Coal has the rights to a nearly contiguous 40-kilometre stretch of leases in the Livingstone Range. Those leases completely encircle two provincial recreation areas set to be removed from the parks system — the Oldman River North and Racehorse Creek sites — and encroach within 100 metres of a third: Honeymoon Creek.
It’s unclear whether there’s a direct connection between the coal policy being rescinded and the parks being delisted, but critics note both policy changes came out of the blue for most Albertans, who were caught unaware either was even being contemplated.
When it announced the coal policy rescission in May, the government said it would leave it up to the Alberta Energy Regulator to approve new coal projects on a case-by-case basis. Then in June, the government introduced new legislation that would allow the provincial cabinet to impose deadlines on the AER, with the goal of speeding up decisions. This comes on the heels of major budget cuts to the regulator, which has been forced to lay off hundreds hundreds of employees as a result.
Katie Morrison, with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Association, worries about the cumulative effects of asking the regulator to take on more responsibility with fewer resources and tighter timelines.
“It’s all very concerning and, I think, all adding up to a bigger, more concerning picture of how this government views the environment and public land management,” she says.
Since the coal policy was rescinded, the AER has received new applications for coal exploration programs and exploratory drilling permits, some seeking to drill as deep as 400 metres, on dozens of sections of former Category 2 lands just north of Crowsnest Pass.
The nearby Piikani First Nation has officially supported the Grassy Mountain project, but other Indigenous groups have expressed concern about the lack of consultation before the coal policy was rescinded.
"We have treaties in Alberta,” says Marlene Poitras, the Alberta regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
“We have Treaty Six, Seven and Eight — that's the whole province. And governments have a duty to consult with First Nations and, in this case, it wasn't carried out adequately."
The approach to killing the coal policy stands in contrast to how it was created. After announcing its plan in the March 1976 throne speech, Lougheed’s government spent months consulting with industry, considering alternatives and crafting the details, before the policy was finally adopted in July.
Prior to even announcing the plan, the provincial government had commissioned a study about how new mines might affect tourism in southwestern Alberta. Thousands of people fishing along the banks of the Livingstone and Oldman rivers were interviewed, and the report concluded there was an “overwhelming opposition to coal mining” among these recreationalists.
A year after the coal policy was introduced, Lougheed defended it from critics, some of whom even accused the Alberta government of deliberately suppressing coal production in order to boost demand for oil. Lougheed rejected that assertion and said the issue, for him, was that "coal has much more serious environmental problems" than oil, particularly when it comes to scarring the landscapes Albertans hold dear.
"Most of it's located in some of the most beautiful parts of our province and would affect, for example, our potential for recreation and tourism," Lougheed told CBC News in September 1977.
Around this same time, 600 kilometres to the north, the pros and cons of having a coal mine in your backyard were playing out in a different way.
Boom town goes bust
Grande Cache was one of the later entries in the long list of company towns that sprang up near coal mines in 20th-century Alberta.
Construction of the town started in earnest in 1969, in order to house workers with the McIntyre Porcupine mine, which dug up steel-making coal. The sudden appearance of a vibrant community in a remote area north of Jasper National Park caught the attention of the New York Times.
“The town of Grande Cache, financed mostly by McIntyre and the Alberta Government, did not exist two years ago,” reads an article from 1971 under the headline “Boom Town Is Built on Coal.”
The Times correspondent marvelled at the three-storey apartment blocks, 364-seat beer hall and “N.H.L.‐sized hockey rink” in the town of 2,500 people. A manager with McIntyre’s coal division told the reporter the population of Grande Cache could triple within four years, “depending on new contracts” the mine was hoping to sign with international steelmakers.
But that prediction never came to pass. Sky-high coal prices came back to Earth the following year, and the mine lost about $7 million in 1972. The company ended up cancelling a 15-year contract with its existing Japanese buyers in 1973, in order to negotiate a more limited agreement, and laid off 150 people — nearly half its workforce at the time.
The town suddenly found itself overbuilt and its viability was thrown into question. The province appointed the “Grande Cache Commission” to inquire into the municipality’s woeful financial situation. The commission concluded Alberta should avoid building “company towns” in the future.
The government made that formal — in the 1976 coal policy. The document says the province “recognizes the weaknesses of ‘one-company’ or even ‘one-resource’ based communities and will promote economically feasible diversification wherever possible.”
Over the next half-century, the boom-bust cycle would repeat several times in Grande Cache.
The penultimate boom came in the early 2010s. As coal prices surged again, a pair of Asian commodity-trading firms teamed up and bought Grande Cache Coal in 2012 for $1 billion, paying a 70-per-cent premium over the company’s share price at the time. Coal prices crashed almost immediately. By 2014, the new owners were riddled with debt. They gave up and sold the company — for $2.
The mine closed in 2015, throwing hundreds out of work. The spinoff effects led businesses of all kinds to close up shop overnight. Homeowners walked away from their houses. The town was in crisis, again.
New owners took over the mine in 2018 and re-started operations amid a new rally in coal prices. This may have staved off the worst of Grande Cache’s problems, but it didn’t solve them.
In September that year, residents voted to dissolve the town and have it absorbed into the surrounding Municipal District of Greenview, which had already been supporting the town’s operating budget to the tune of millions of dollars per year. In total, 1,065 people cast ballots in favour of dissolution versus 32 against. There was little room to argue with the 97-per-cent mandate.
Duane Didow now represents Grande Cache as a councillor for the M.D. of Greenview. While the re-opening of the mine brought jobs back to the community, he believes a long-term solution is needed, and thinks increased tourism will help.
“Be it maybe a ski hill or increasing what we have — the whitewater rafting, golfing, the recreation opportunities on trails here are endless … that’s kind of where I think we can go,” he told CBC News in December.
Since then, coal prices have plunged again, in the wake of reduced demand related to COVID-19. In May, the mine’s current owners announced plans to suspend operations due to the pandemic.
The reason for this particular market crash may be novel, but it’s just the latest cycle in a long series of booms and busts.
Fickle markets and the future
To understand the markets for coal, you have to separate the two types: the lower-quality thermal coal (used to produce electricity) and the higher-quality metallurgical coal (used to make steel.)
In most developed countries, the thermal coal market is “in a very sharp, structural decline,” says Taylor Kuykendall, a senior mining and energy reporter with S&P Global Market Intelligence. Like Alberta, many places are moving away from coal-fired power plants.
“Metallurgical coal is quite a different story,” Kuykendall says.
“Steel demand — and thus metallurgical coal demand — is a completely different beast.”
Whenever large countries are building modern economies or embarking on a stimulus-spending infrastructure spree, they need lots of steel, and the price for metallurgical coal swings up. When the building stops, the price drops.
Some price swings are also supply related. Australia is the largest coal exporter in the world and Kuykendall says the weather in Australia, especially during hurricane season, is “one of the major things that affects the metallurgical coal market.”
Mining projects are meant to operate for decades but, as Grande Cache knows, continued operation requires prices to stay high enough to turn a profit. Companies will produce coal at a loss for a short while, Kuykendall says, because it costs more to shut down and restart an operation. But eventually, they will cut their losses, along with the mining jobs.
“That’s something that’s really difficult to plan an economy around,” he says.
Short-term fluctuations aside, there may be longer-term clouds brewing on the horizon for metallurgical coal. Earlier this year, a pilot project in Sweden was successful in producing commercial-grade steel using hydrogen as a fuel source. It marked the first such use of hydrogen with existing steel-production equipment.
The technology is very new and far from being disruptive on a wide scale. But Blake Shaffer, an economist with the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, says it’s not out of the realm of possibility that hydrogen could alter the metallurgical coal market within a decade or two.
Prices for hydrogen are generally coming down, he notes, while prices on carbon emissions are generally increasing. And creating steel from coal is a major source of greenhouse gas.
Shaffer says steelmaking has traditionally been seen as a “hard to decarbonize sector” because demand for steel is not going away and coal is essential to the tried-and-true method of making it. But if reasonably priced hydrogen, produced with low or zero emissions, could be used instead, it could lead to a tipping point that spells the end for many coal mines.
So, if Alberta allows new coal projects in the Rockies, he wonders how long those future mines will be able to operate at a profit.
“Sure, that might be the case for the next 10 years, but what do the next 20 give us? Right around the time when we’re going to be facing liabilities from open-pit metallurgical coal mines — cleaning up the tailings and surface disturbance — are we going to be facing a world where we are no longer predominantly making steel from metallurgical coal?” Shaffer says.
“I’m worried there isn’t a long-term future, if this hydrogen steel production really does take off.”
Drive east from Crowsnest Pass and the grey peaks fall away. You soon find yourself in the rolling green ridgelines near Pincher Creek.
The wind howls through this area, often gusting over 100 km/h. And Alberta is capitalizing on that potential. Hundreds of turbines now stand like sentinels along the rolling hills, creating electricity for the grid and high-paying jobs for the people who maintain them.
“They’re out there working every day,” says Pincher Creek Mayor Don Anderberg.
The industry has been such a boon to Pincher Creek, it has adopted a turbine as part of its official logo.
Fifteen years ago, Anderberg says the town had one of the oldest median ages in Alberta. Today, it’s among the youngest. But at about 3,700 people, the community hasn’t gotten any bigger. He hopes the Grassy Mountain project in the Crowsnest Pass will be approved and, through a bit of commuting, push the town over that hump.
“Having even 200 or 300 more people here would make things way more solid in Pincher Creek,” Anderberg says.
He sees a certain harmony in the idea of metallurgical coal and wind power working side by side in southwestern Alberta. All those wind turbines, he notes, are mostly made from steel. And he believes mining companies will be “good corporate citizens” that can co-exist with the diverse mix of existing land users here.
“They’re willing to put their signature on a piece of paper, saying we’ll do it, so from that point of view, I really don’t have that much concern,” he says.
“And from an economic point of view, for down here, it’s huge.”
On the neighbouring Piikani Nation, Chief Stanley Grier has expressed similar anticipation for the return of coal to southwestern Alberta and what it would mean for his community.
In his letter of support for the Grassy Mountain project, he says “it is our hope” that the mine “will reduce the unemployment rate, put our highly skilled members to work, increase the quality of life on reserve and create a brighter future for generations to come.”
This optimism is not universal. As we’ve seen, there is also worry, even fear, about damage to a delicate environmental balance that could last for generations.
Van Tighem, with the Livingstone Landowners Group, worries Albertans are grasping for something — anything — that might deliver a quick shot of adrenaline to the economy, regardless of the consequences.
"It just seems like there's this mood of desperation out there,” he says. “And I don't think it's in keeping with how Albertans think.”
Laurie Adkin, a political scientist at the University of Alberta and author of First World Petro-Politics: The Political Ecology and Governance of Alberta, says coal’s promise of an economic boost can be appealing, but the benefits should be weighed against the risks — and the alternatives.
"This is not our only alternative for creating jobs and government revenue,” she says. “It's a choice. It's a political choice to do this, and it's one that privileges the fossil fuel industry, yet again."
That privilege could soon alter Alberta’s defining landscapes well beyond Crowsnest Pass.
Those lands include territory in Bighorn Country that Alberta's previous government had proposed turning into a new provincial park, less than two years ago. And, unlike southern Alberta, there are no regional land-use plans in place there.
Open-pit mining could bring new jobs and new hope to places that have long struggled, along with new investment to a province that is accustomed to financial feast and famine but has been feeling hunger pangs for a long time now. It would also mean blasting apart landscapes so that the most valuable parts of pulverized mountains can be shipped to far-away places, while hoping the toxic parts don’t make their way into the waterways here at home.
Albertans now face a decision about what they want to do with the land, their land, at a time when tectonic global changes are forcing a reckoning on this small corner of the world.
The government is desperately searching for a way to bring back the wealth. As part of that search, it has rapidly enacted wide-reaching changes, with little forewarning or conversation. These changes affect not just Lougheed’s coal policy but a host of other laws surrounding how we protect the land, exploit the land and honour the land.
The balance is shifting, quickly. |
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For many seeking improved hearing, the prospect of a hearing aid home visit can be both intriguing and confusing. “How does it differ from a clinic appointment?”, “Is it just as effective?”, “How is it performed?” To shed light on these questions, I’ve put together this article armed with insights directly from experienced audiologists on the procedure. Here’s what to know before you book a free hearing aid home visit.
As explained by an experienced audiologist I spoke with, hearing aid home visits aren’t different from what you get at the clinic as long as the procedure is concerned. However, there is a major advantage of the home hearing test which is that the patient is in the natural environment where they spend most of their day, so what this does is your audiologist programs your hearing aids to the sounds that you hear every day.
The thing with fitting hearing aids in the clinic is that after doing the hearing tests and the hearing aid programming in their quiet clinic, when the patient comes out of the clinic they go outdoors and find everything too loud and it takes an amount of time for their hearing aids to acclimatise to such loud environments. This is sometimes the same case when the hearing aids are programmed from the comforts of your home just that the difference in the frequency of sound isn’t as great as it would be in a quiet clinic environment.
At home, you’ll have the sound of the dishes clashing, the toilets flushing, the oven dinging and the chatters of loved ones. When your hearing aids are programmed in such environments it is not so overwhelming when you step out onto busy streets.
Now, let’s delve into the typical procedure of a hearing aid home visit:
First, your audiologist will check your ear canal for any blockage of wax and possible ear infection, if both cases are ruled out, he will then move ahead to perform a hearing test. But if there is a blockage of wax or an ear infection, your audiologist will discuss treatment and management options immediately.
Before your audiologist commences with programming your hearing aids, he will test your hearing again to standard as it is according to the British Society of Audiology (BSA) pure tone audiometry procedures which states that amongst many things, the ambient environment must have sounds less than 35 DBA as that is quite enough for a hearing test.
The results from the hearing test will be presented on a graph called an audiogram and your audiologist will explain it to you in an easily comprehensible manner. The audiogram will show your audiologist the degree of hearing loss you suffer from and will guide him on the proper hearing aids that would suit your kind of hearing loss.
Hearing aid selection and testing:
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Guide for Requesting New Sponsor Codes
Sponsor codes are used to classify the sponsors of approximately $5.7 billion of extramurally-funded projects at the University of California. UC’s common sponsor code dataset is used by all campuses to assist in the classification and analysis of sponsored projects activity.
This guide is meant to assist frontline UC employees who request new sponsor codes in the Research Enterprise Management System (REMS).
A sponsor code record contains various data elements that are used to classify proposal and award transactions and provide reporting to key University stakeholders, including The Regents and the State of California. Sponsor data also informs how certain University policies, such as intellectual property and indirect cost recovery, are applied to a particular proposal or award.
Each code represents a legal entity that has either funded a project at a UC campus or received a proposal for funding. ISO 17442 generally describes legal entities as "unique parties that are legally or financially responsible for the performance of financial transactions or have the legal right in their jurisdiction to enter independently into legal contracts, regardless of whether they are incorporated or constituted in some other way (e.g. trust, partnership, contractual)." Each legal entity (e.g., an individual subsidiary of a larger corporation) should receive its own unique sponsor code.
- Before Requesting a Sponsor Code
- The Sponsor Code Record
- Sponsor Name
- Alternate Name
- Parent Sponsor Code
- Sponsor Category
- Street Address
- Sponsor URL
Before submitting a new code, consider if the entity has existed under a different name in the past. We may already have a sponsor code under the previous name. If that is the case, e-mail us at [email protected] with the new information and we will update the sponsor code for you. (Providing the necessary information, attachments, and/or links in the e-mail will expedite the process.)
A record for a sponsor code contains the following data elements that you may be required to input in order to route your sponsor code request for approval:
- Sponsor Name
- Alternate Name
- Parent Sponsor Code
- Sponsor URL
Provide the sponsor’s full legal name, including suffixes (Inc., LLC, plc, A/S, GmbH, S.A. de C.V., etc.), exactly as it shows on official documents. Note that punctuation, including the presence or absence of periods and commas, will vary depending on state or national practice.
If the sponsor name is not in English, put the English translation of the name here.
If you are unsure of the sponsor’s full legal name, please refer to the name listed on the sponsor agreement form or other official documents. State or national registries should be used as the primary resource, where available. Many U.S. entities are registered in multiple states (e.g., incorporated in Delaware but headquartered in California); in the event that the names differ between state, use the spelling and format as indicated in their state of incorporation. OpenCorporates can be helpful in locating the state/jurisdiction of registration/incorporation if this information is unclear.
If no registry information is available, and if sources provide conflicting information, use the name on the agreement to verify on other official third-party party documents, such as SEC filings, Form 990, SAM.gov, the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) Search, etc. If you can’t confirm the name using an official third source, try an unofficial third party source, such as Bloomberg or Dun & Bradstreet. If the name doesn't match, make sure the name listed on the agreement is correct.
List other names that the sponsor uses, such as foreign language name, abbreviated name, other known name, or Doing-Business-As (DBA) name.
Please note: The name of a company division or department should not be included in this section. Please provide a note in the comment field if correspondence was conducted with a specific department or division.
If applicable, provide the sponsor name's acronym.
Confirm whether the sponsor has a parent company. Check the full name and other information on the sponsor agreement. SAM.gov and the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) Search typically identify parent companies. Company profiles on Bloomberg or Yahoo! Finance often list parent companies of for-profit entities, if there is one.
For government entities, if the agency/department is part of a larger government, add the higher-level government code. For example, the State of Maryland would be appropriately listed as the parent code of the Maryland Department of Education.
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Travis Miller, an editor over at Hammer and Rails, graciously took some time to answer some questions I had about the upcoming matchup between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Purdue Boilermakers. Here is a summary of our correspondence:
TDG. So Purdue is 1-4 (0-1) on the year. But if you look a little closer, they have played some tough games (respectable 40th in the nation in S&P+ SOS) and been close on a few occasions (Bowling Green, Michigan State) against quality competition. Do you feel as if they have been closer to realizing their potential even though the record may not indicate it or does the record accurately depict what this team is at this juncture in the season?
H & R: I think it accurately depicts where they are, mostly because in three of the four losses they hurt themselves. When the first play from scrimmage on the season is a pick-six given up those are self-inflicted wounds. Against Marshall Purdue missed a field goal and gave up two pick-sixes in a 10-point loss. Against Virginia Tech Purdue gave up a fumble-six and a blocked punt for six. Against Bowling Green Purdue had three chances from the two to get a touchdown and the lead before halftime and didn’t get it in, missing an 18 yard field goal. Bowling Green then marched down and scored to make it a 14 point swing in a 7 point loss (a Purdue pick-six was also called back on a penalty). Against Michigan State the Spartans turned two fumbles into 14 points. Purdue is definitely a better football team right now, but until it figures out how to stop hurting itself the record won’t show it.
TDG: The Boilermakers made a valiant effort on Saturday in a tough environment against the #2 team in the country but still came up just short. What is the pulse of the program right now in regards to Coach Darrell Hazell? Is there a hot seat at all? Or does he have until year 4 to show improvement in the program's current trajectory?
H & R: Hazell is going to get a fourth year barring an abject disaster the rest of the way and another 1-11 season. Yeah, he might have to fire his coordinators to do it (and we DO NOT LIKE John Shoop), but he will be in West Lafayette. Many people are starting to turn because only two wins over FBS programs in 2.5 years is really, really bad, but when you’re recovering from a 2013 season that might have been one of the worst Big Ten teams of all time you have a large climb ahead.
As I said above, Purdue is at least closer. Change a play or two against Marshall and Bowling Green and they are 3-2 right now, which is about what people expected as a best case scenario. I think they definitely have a chance in all four Big Ten home games (Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, and Indiana) to get a few wins. If the team that played Michigan State in the second half shows up at Wisconsin, Iowa, or Northwestern they might steal one on the road, too. If Hazell can go into 2016 at 4-8 or 5-7 people will calm down a bit even after a 1-4 start.
TDG: Minnesota, despite it's offensive struggles, continues to rank highly in the advanced statistics both defensively (11th in S&P+ nationally), mostly through limiting teams' success in the air, and overall (24th overall), because the defense is so highly rated. How do you see Purdue attempting to have success on the offensive side of the ball against a banged up Gopher defense on Saturday? Who will be the key play makers on that side of the ball for the Boilermakers?
H & R: True freshman Markell Jones has been very impressive at running back. He leads Purdue in rushing with 405 yards and 5 TDs and he went for 157 and two scores against Michigan State. Last season he set the state HS record in Indiana for single season rushing yards with over 3,800 and 60 TDs. So far he has a pair of 60+ yard TD runs and has been a nice compliment to D.J. Knox.
David Blough has also done pretty well in his first two starts for a redshirt freshman at QB. Austin Appleby started the season, but with six interceptions in two games (Marshall and Virginia Tech) he was not taking care of the ball. Blough only has two picks, but one was with 9 seconds left against Bowling Green just after they had taken the lead and another was on 4th down against Michigan State and was essentially a punt. He has played very smart for a redshirt freshman and he even has some mobility with his legs.
TDG: Purdue ranks 76th in S&P+ defense while the Gophers are 81st in offense. First, let me admit I am shocked the Gophers aren't 100th or lower in offense. Second, do you see the Boilermakers reviewing tape of the Northwestern game and deciding to aggressively stack the box until a Gopher QB, whether it be Mitch Leidner or Demry Croft, can show they can throw successfully into one-on-one coverage? Who might be a key component to the defense's possible (re: probable) success on Saturday?
H & R: That will be interesting to see, because I don’t think Purdue’s defense has put together a full game yet. There are some positives like 38 tackles for loss through 5 games, but the secondary often looked out of position against Bowling Green and Virginia Tech, a pretty lousy offense, marched up and down the field at will. Sophomore linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley has been very impressive and he is easily the best linebacker we have had in a decade. Antoine Miles is also getting some nice pressure off the edge and has four sacks. Our corners in Anthony Brown and Frankie Williams are two of the better corners in the league, but we have played so much soft zone (and been exploited by it) that I don’t know about their one-on-one work.
TDG: The Gophers, who generally pride themselves on field position and special teams success, haven't really lived up to the billing in that phase of the game so far this season. What do you think will be the number one key factor to who wins and who goes home 0-2 in conference play on Saturday? You can be as specific or as generic as you want.
H & R: Will Purdue beat itself? That has been Purdue’s biggest problem this year and it cost the Boilers the game in Minneapolis last year. Remember: Purdue had a critical third down stop erased because Taylor Richards committed a stupid personal foul penalty away from the play, keeping alive the drive where Ryan Santoso hit the game winning field goal. Later Appleby fumble trying to convert a 4th and 1 that would have kept Purdue alive for a go ahead field goal. Purdue has played well enough to win in all but one game this year (Virginia Tech was a disaster). If it finally avoids shooting itself in the foot, it wins.
TDG: Finally, what is your "official" prediction for the game? Will it be a thriller like last year? A blowout one way or the other? Honestly, it would appear that any result is on the table with these two teams in their current state.
H & R: I think it will be a close one because I don’t trust Purdue to avoid mistakes, but Minnesota’s offense has been really, really bad. We desperately need a win of any kind, however, and this feels like a really good chance. I think our players see it as such too, especially after nearly shocking Michigan State. I am going to go with a Purdue win somewhere in the 21-17 range.
Thanks for the great responses Travis! Enjoy the game on Saturday. Hopefully it will be an exciting contest lacking in injuries and ref-related controversies. |
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Digestive health products help improve human digestive health and prevent digestion-related diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, colic, and ulcerative colitis. According to a study, about 40% of the world’s population suffers from gastrointestinal diseases. Hence, the increasing prevalence of diseases related to digestion is a major factor driving the growth of the digestive health products market. Moreover, increasing investments and innovative product launches by leading manufacturers are propelling the growth of the market.
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- The probiotics segment dominated the global digestive health products market with a revenue share of 75% in 2020. Rising consumer awareness of the health benefits of probiotic consumption is increasing the growth of the segment.
- By product, in 2020, dairy products led the market by 55% in terms of total market revenue. Consumers’ sedentary lifestyle, demand for healthy eating habits, and increased consumer awareness of the nutritional benefits of dairy products have led the dairy segment to emerge as the leading segment in recent years.
- By delivery format, in 2020, capsules led the market in terms of total market revenue. The busy and hectic lifestyle of consumers results in unhealthy eating habits. Hence, the consumption of capsules has increased due to its easy availability, convenience and intestinal benefits.
- By distribution channel, in 2020 pharmacies dominated the revenue share of 60% of the total market. This is attributed to the high demand for digestive health product capsules and tablets among the population.
The growing demand for nutritional supplements is one of the key factors driving the growth of digestive health products. The increasing participation of women in business and other fields of work is a major factor due to which consumers are unable to maintain a healthy diet. Moreover, the growing penetration of fast food chains has led to an increase in unhealthy eating habits among consumers. Therefore, to meet basic nutritional and dietary needs, consumers opt for dietary supplements. These food supplements meet the fiber needs of consumers and help prevent intestinal disorders.
- Nutraceutical Ingredients market – Global market was valued at US$161.2 Billion in 2019 and is projected to reach US$225.7 Billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% during the forecast period 2020 to 2027.
- dietary supplements market – Global market size was valued at US$141.2 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach US$279.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.4% during the estimate period 2021 to 2030.
- Food Safety Testing Market – The global market size reached USD 17.43 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach over USD 32.21 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period 2020 to 2027.
There are certain strict government standards regarding the use of prebiotics and probiotics that manufacturers must contend with. The manufacture of digestive health products must be approved by regulatory authorities undergoing product testing and approval before reaching the market. Strict and stringent government standards may restrain the growth of the market. In addition, lack of product knowledge in developing markets is another limiting factor.
Probiotics provide opportunities for growth. Probiotics are linked to innovation in functional foods and beverages and new delivery formats. Probiotics allow consumers to include it in their regular diet at low cost. Probiotics like LactoSpore can remain stable for up to three years, providing long shelf life for digestive health products.
Lack of awareness regarding different digestive health products, especially in developing markets such as India, China, and Brazil, is a major challenge that needs to be addressed by market players. Marketing and promotional activities can help meet this challenge.
- In April 2018, SundyotaNumandis, a key player in the healthcare solutions industry, partnered with an Italian company to launch Lactobacillus rhamnosus in India. Lactobacillus rhamnosus is a probiotic product that has driven the growth of the digestive health products market in the Asia-Pacific region.
- In August 2020, OptiBiotix Health renewed its agreement with its partners for the promotion and marketing of probiotic supplements.
- In September 2020, GT Living Foods, declared its stake in the functional beverage industry with Aqua Kefir.
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Preparing for an interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right preparation, you can increase your chances of success.
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- Practice your responses: Even if we have given you some questions that maybe asked, it’s important to practice your responses. This will help you to sound more confident and articulate during the interview.
- Research the interviewer: If you know who will be conducting the interview, do some research on them. Look them up on LinkedIn or the company’s website to learn more about their background and experience. This can help you to establish a connection with the interviewer and tailor your responses to their interests.
- Prepare for different interview formats: Depending on the company, the interview may be conducted in different formats such as a panel interview or a behavioural interview. Make sure you understand what type of interview you’ll be having and prepare accordingly.
- Research the industry: In addition to researching the company, it’s important to understand the industry in which they operate. This will give you a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the industry and how the company fits in.
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Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing (Paperback)
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The co-host of the popular NPR podcast Planet Money provides a well-researched, entertaining, somewhat irreverent look at how money is a made-up thing that has evolved over time to suit humanity's changing needs.
Money only works because we all agree to believe in it. In Money, Jacob Goldstein shows how money is a useful fiction that has shaped societies for thousands of years, from the rise of coins in ancient Greece to the first stock market in Amsterdam to the emergence of shadow banking in the 21st century.
At the heart of the story are the fringe thinkers and world leaders who reimagined money. Kublai Khan, the Mongol emperor, created paper money backed by nothing, centuries before it appeared in the west. John Law, a professional gambler and convicted murderer, brought modern money to France (and destroyed the country's economy). The cypherpunks, a group of radical libertarian computer programmers, paved the way for bitcoin.
One thing they all realized: what counts as money (and what doesn't) is the result of choices we make, and those choices have a profound effect on who gets more stuff and who gets less, who gets to take risks when times are good, and who gets screwed when things go bad.
Lively, accessible, and full of interesting details (like the 43-pound copper coins that 17th-century Swedes carried strapped to their backs), Money is the story of the choices that gave us money as we know it today.
About the Author
Jacob Goldstein is the host of the podcast What’s Your Problem? Previously, he hosted NPR's Planet Money for more than a decade. His work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, and Morning Edition, and he was a reporter at the Wall Street Journal, the Miami Herald, and the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. He is a graduate of Stanford University and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. He lives, perhaps inevitably, in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.
A Publishers Weekly Top 10 Selection in Business & Economics
"Jacob Goldstein is a lucid, entertaining explainer of all things economic."
—Ira Glass, host and executive producer of "This American Life"
"A sweeping new history....Money is fast-paced and chatty: We meet all the characters an academic book would include, their ideas and innovations blended with scandal and gossip to propel the story along. The effect is a history of currency full of astonishing tales you might tell a friend in the pub....This story gets to the heart of why money matters....Money should be required reading for every financial regulator....Money is great preparation for turbulent times: a vibrant and accessible grounding in how the evolution of cash -- organic, random, and social -- really works."
—The New York Times
"Jacob Goldstein makes the complexities of economics and monetary policy not just comprehensible, but also genuinely fascinating. Charting the history of money becomes a lens through which to understand human history, and how we arrived at now."—John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down and The Fault in Our Stars
"Jacob Goldstein of 'Planet Money' has a remarkable gift for making complicated economic issues beguilingly simple. He has written a wonderfully entertaining, freewheeling history of money, told with all the verve and wit and smart insights that have made his NPR show such a success."—Liaquat Ahamed, author of Pulitzer Prize winner Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World
"With shrewd observations and snappy anecdotes, Goldstein... shows how currency may be humanity's most successful fiction."—The New York Times (Editors' Choice)
"This is largely an optimistic book... money might be the one thing that we all still believe in....There's very little moralizing in [the] book."
—NPR "Morning Edition"
"It's no surprise that money has taken us on some wild rides over the centuries. In Money, Goldstein invites readers along for those adventures, serving as a first-rate tour guide throughout."
"It is rare for a work on a subject so fraught with interpretation and misinterpretation to be both funny and accessible, beautiful and conversational, but Goldstein's Money hits the bullseye in every respect. It made me look at my wallet and its musty contents with fresh eyes. A must-read."—Gary Shteyngart, author of the New York Times bestsellers Little Failure and Super Sad True Love Story
“Certainly one of the most entertaining [books about the history of currency]….Jacob Goldstein covers over five millennia, including witty, incisive, and sometimes surprising takes.”—Reuters
"Goldstein is a master storyteller who weaves an intriguing tale of how money and economic systems rose, fell, and rose again. In his hands, money disappears and the personalities and motives of centuries-old influencers emerge in vivid detail to paint a picture of the history that has given us our current monetary system."
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"Goldstein's entertaining storytelling style makes complicated ideas clear and engaging. Money is a must-read for all those who've ever wondered what their paycheck actually means."
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County Louth Golf Club is often referred to as ‘Baltray’, the village in which it is located close to the historic town of Drogheda.
Originally dating back to 1892, the current championship links was designed in 1938 by the renowned Tom Simpson. The course is laid out in two nine-hole loops and covers almost 200 acres of links land. The golf course has become noted for excellent presentation standards and for the many unique greens complexes.
Consistently ranked among the Top 10 courses in Ireland, County Louth Golf Club has a tradition of hosting major National and International events both Amateur and Professional. In 2009 the Club hosted the Irish Open and gained recognition around the world when Shane Lowry made history by winning a European Tour event as an amateur.
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Alibaba, an e-commerce marketplace operates on an international scale, providing access to suppliers from around the world.
This global reach allows buyers to explore sourcing options beyond their local markets, allowing them to discover unique and specialized products.
Besides, Alibaba [the world’s largest B2B e-commerce platform] offers a vast marketplace for sourcing products and building your brand. It is natural to feel concerned about how to order from Alibaba safely.
There is no concern, Alibaba’s Trade Assurance program is designed to protect buyers. They provide payment protection and ensure that products meet specified quality and delivery requirements.
It means, you can confidently make a transaction using their platform with Chinese suppliers without the fear of potential disputes or fraud.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to order from Alibaba effectively and establish a successful brand.
- Market Research and Brand Strategy:
Before diving into the Alibaba marketplace, conduct thorough market research to identify potential products that align with your brand’s vision and target audience.
Define your brand strategy, positioning, and unique selling points to stand out in the competitive market.
- Register and Set Up Your Alibaba Account:
To begin, create an account on Alibaba. Choose between Alibaba.com (for international buyers) and its subsidiary, AliExpress.com (for small-quantity purchases).
Complete your profile with accurate business information to build credibility with potential suppliers.
- Identify Reliable Suppliers:
The key to a successful transaction lies in selecting trustworthy suppliers. Utilize Alibaba’s search filters to narrow down suppliers based on location, product type, and customer ratings.
Verify supplier details, read reviews, and engage in direct communication to assess their responsiveness and professionalism.
- Request Samples:
Before committing to bulk orders, request samples of your chosen products from potential suppliers.
Evaluating the quality of samples ensures that the final products meet your standards and those of your customers.
- Negotiate Pricing and Terms:
Engage in negotiations with the selected suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
Be prepared to discuss factors such as minimum order quantities (MOQs), payment methods, shipping options, and delivery timelines.
- Place Your Order:
Once you have finalized the supplier and negotiated terms, place your order through Alibaba’s platform.
Use Alibaba’s Secure Payment options, such as Trade Assurance, to protect your investment and ensure a secure transaction.
- Quality Control:
To maintain consistent product quality, implement a stringent quality control process. Consider hiring third-party inspection services to assess the products’ quality before shipment. This step is crucial, especially for bulk orders.
- Monitor Production and Shipping:
During the manufacturing process, communicate constantly with your supplier. Keep track of your order progress.
It ensures that everything is on schedule. Even provide shipping details to the supplier to avoid delays.
- Build Your Brand Identity:
While your products are being manufactured and shipped, work on building your brand identity. Create a compelling brand logo, website, and social media presence.
Make sure to create a robust brand message Develop a strong brand message that resonates with your target audience.
- Create a Marketing Strategy:
Plan a comprehensive marketing strategy to launch your brand successfully. Utilize various digital marketing channels, including social media, content marketing, influencer collaborations, and email campaigns, to generate awareness and drive sales.
- Customer Service and Feedback:
Prioritize exceptional customer service to build brand loyalty. Respond promptly to customer inquiries and address any issues effectively.
Encourage customers to leave feedback and reviews, which will further strengthen your brand’s credibility.
How to order from Alibaba and build a brand requires careful planning, research, and execution. You can easily navigate the Alibaba marketplace following the above steps and build an online brand successfully.
To establish a reputable and booming online brand you will need to provide consistency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Alibaba marketplace gives your business opportunities, so embrace it and carry your brand to new heights. |
An important decision to make when designing your flat roof is what type of skylight you want. There are several types, and not all work well with a flat roof. This article will go over the three most common types of skylights for flat roofs: plastic, glass, and tubular. We’ll explain how each one works best on a roof that can’t be pitched or sloped.
Skylights are an important part of your home. They bring sun into your home. You want to put one in the roof, like the roof on my house.
Flat glass rooflights are made up of a double, triple, or quadruple-glazed flat glass unit. It needs insulation on the sides to keep warm air from coming in. If you want this, you need to build it yourself. The best place for these is on an old building that has no insulation or where the insulation needs to be replaced. The price starts at $225 and is low when you compare it with other skylights that can cost $1,000.
Modern or contemporary homes often have a flat roof. Flat roofs need lanterns and pyramids to bring in a lot of light. A flat roof needs 3 times more natural light than vertical uPVC windows.
Some pyramids and lanterns have a way to let air in. If you want air, you can get things like a manual opening or an electric vent-flap or slide opening flat roof lantern (depending on the company). We offer many different options of flat roof lanterns at Sterlingbuild. You can choose which one is best for your home by deciding what type of finish and color it has, and then adding a blind if you want.
VELUX and FAKRO make a type of flat glass, domed rooflight. This is good for people who live in places that get a lot of rain. The extra dome helps stop noise from coming into your home. It also stops water from making a pool on your flat roof.
A walk-on rooflight is a good idea when you have a flat roof or one that is not very high. You can put it on the outside or inside of the house. These are really popular right now because they let natural light into places that did not have any before. The walk-on rooflights do not take up any space in your house because you can go up them and look out of them. Walk-on rooflights cost money, but they start at $511.
Skylights are the most common way to put a light in your roof. But you can also use VELUX, which is from Copenhagen. They have a good effect on the market for skylights. Most people only think of them as VELUX skylights, even if they are not.
Overall glass skylights are better than acrylic/plastic skylights and are worth spending the extra money. They are more durable, nicer design, better insulated and often prevent condensation.
The cost of a fixed skylight is cheaper than the cost of an acrylic skylight. Custom glass skylights are more expensive than custom acrylic skylights. The new solar or electric venting glass skylights are very expensive.
Glass is strong because the factory seals have a 20-year warranty. Acrylic needs to expand and contract with the heat, but this wears out its gaskets that hold it in place. Acrylic will yellow and get brittle over time.
A glass skylight is better insulated. It reduces noise from outside by 50% less than an acrylic one.
Design for acrylic skylights was first used in the 1980s. The better ones have an aluminum frame with a thermal break to keep the inside and outside of your house warm or cool, depending on the season. Glass is better at insulating because it has two panes of glass that are sealed with argon gas.
Manufacturers drill holes in the condensation gutters of their skylights to allow water to weep out. But this lets cold air and causes condensation. Glass skylights are sealed, preventing heat and cold transfers and condensation.
Top hung windows are built to give you the best view. There is no part of the window that enters the room when the window opens. This helps if you need to open and close it and can’t reach it because of your height. Top hung skylights also meet requirements for safety as well as being easy to access for repairs on your roof. They start at $162
Skylights are the most popular way to put a window in your roof. The center-pivot is the easiest kind of roof window because it opens up all the way. It is also good for high-up installations where you can’t reach to open them yourself. They start at less than $100.
There are some rooms in your home that are dark and don’t have a lot of air. For example, there might be a storage room or even a shoe cupboard. You can install skylights that will give light and air to these rooms. Skylights are not good for other parts of your house like kitchens, living rooms, or other areas where the temperature changes from day to day. These kinds of skylights only allow an amount of light and air into the unoccupied area.
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Answering how many recessed lights do I need for general lighting and with recommendations for lighting design best practise for positions and spacings.
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Recipe made in collaboration with Chef Nico Mejía – Sicar Farms
Ingredients for the cream.:
9 egg yolks
7 lemon zest
150ml persian lemon juice
120g Unsalted Butter
Crust for the tart:
270g Unsalted Butter
171g Powdered Sugar
54g Almond Powder
Ingredients for the meringue:
90g Egg whites
Procedure for the cream:
In a bowl, add egg yolks, sugar, Persian lemon zest and juice, and complete with 150ml of water.
Place the bowl over a double boiler and cook until it reaches the desired consistency (creamy), stirring every 5 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the heat, add butter and beat until fully incorporated. Hydrate the gelatin and add it to the mixture.
Let it cool down and then refrigerate.
Pie crust base:
Cream the butter in a stand mixer. Add powdered sugar and continue beating. Add the rest of the ingredients. Reserve and chill.
Once cool, roll out to a thickness of 3mm. Cut to the desired size and place in the tart mold. Bake at 165°C for 15 minutes. Let it cool.
To make the meringue:
Mix the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil until it reaches 117o; while it reaches the desired temperature, in the mixer, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks and, without stopping beating, gradually incorporate the syrup.
Keep beating until it cools down, at medium/high speed.
Fill the tart completely with the lemon cream.
Using a pastry bag and tip, decorate the tart with the meringue.
Use a torch to toast the meringue until it turns golden brown. |
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Leveraging our four decades of profound coffee industry experience, every repair task we undertake is infused with knowledge, precision, and a deep understanding of coffee dynamics. This means when we handle your coffee machine, it’s more than just a repair; it’s a revival of its essence, ensuring every cup poured thereafter is nothing short of perfection.
We’re not just technicians; we’re coffee enthusiasts who feel the pulse of your business. When your coffee machine falters, it’s not just a mechanical failure – it’s a potential setback in your customer’s day. We get that a coffee machine hiccup can mean more than a technical glitch; it can lead to disappointed customers and missed opportunities.
Recognising these challenges, our approach is not just to repair but to rejuvenate. We’re all about fast action when it comes to fixing any concerns. If there’s an issue with your machine, we’re on it in a flash, working to get things back up and running smoothly. We know it’s not just about the machine – it’s about keeping your business flowing and your customers happy.
There are many reasons why Ashford trusts us for its coffee needs. When you enlist our services, you can expect:
In every interaction, our goal is to ensure that your coffee machine not only works but works in harmony with your business’s needs and goals. With John Street Beverage, you’re choosing a partner who understands the finer nuances of coffee-making and the importance of a perfectly functioning machine in this equation.
Founded in 1978, John Street Beverage has evolved from a passionate coffee roaster to a trusted name in the industry. Our Managing Director, Steve Street, upholds our commitment to quality and service, while our Head of Operations, Mark Abbey, ensures operational excellence.
Worried about recurring issues? Our annual service plans are designed to prevent unexpected breakdowns. Plus, we’re always transparent about costs – no surprises. So, if you’re ready to breathe new life into your coffee machine, call us on 01322 381380. Let’s get your coffee flowing again!
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By nature, children are happy and carefree. Their only responsibilities are to obey their parents and guardians and to complete homework and a few chores. Outside of those responsibilities, they engage in play and pretend, or they’re supposed to.
Bullying has a way of stealing everything that matters from you.
Bullying steals your happiness and takes the joy out of life.
It strips you of your confidence and self-esteem, and with them your sense of safety, security, and peace of mind.
Bullying takes away your dignity and respect, and with it your pride.
Bullying gags you, silencing your voice and overall ability to communicate.
It robs you of self-expression.
Bullying snatches away love and belonging.
It steals your ability to think for yourself and forge your own path in society.
After a while, it tires you out, wears you down, and zaps you of energy.
Bullying steals your childhood and causes you to grow up way to fast. It takes away your innocence and faith in humanity. If you’re a bullied adult, it takes away dignity, respect, and good-standing in a community.
In a nutshell, it robs you of power, of autonomy, and of freedom!
As with anything that is stolen, you can always get it back! And how you get it all back is by keeping company with those who love and uplift you, indulging in your hobbies, displaying your talents, focusing on your goals and dreams, and reciting affirmations every day! You also get it back by working on yourself. You do it by changing your thinking!
Here’s a quick note: I’ve found that when I focus on my goals and where I want to go in life, I don’t have time to focus on any bullying or negativity! Try it! You’ll love it!
I won’t lie to you. It will be tough, and it will take a while. But nothing worth anything is easy or quick. Right?
You’ll never get back the years they bullied you. But if you put in the inner work needed, you’ll eventually get back your confidence, your dignity and everything else they took from you.
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Our Chile-Lime Seasoning captures the combination of chile pepper, lime juice, and sea salt that is used by street food vendors in Mexico to season fresh fruit for a delicious and traditional snack. It blends together a bold mix of flavors to provide a uniquely hot, tangy, and salty balance that is perfect for sprinkling over fresh fruit such as mango, papaya, pineapple, or melon (often traditionally accompanied by jicama or cucumber), rimming cocktail glasses or using as a seasoning for grilled meats. Dried chile peppers provide a foundation of heat while lime adds bright tanginess and salt rounds out the flavor profile.
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Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has landed the AFC Offensive Player of the Month award for November, which is rich reward for Mahomes’ star qualifies and consistency in recent weeks. Mahomes threw for an average of 320+ yards and averaged a touchdown in all four of the Chiefs’ November games, helping them to a 100% November record.
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Across the Chiefs’ November games, Mahomes ranked top of the pile for throwing yards (1,426) and also led the way with completions (116) and touchdowns (9) in that spell. There is another impressive statistic that backs up Mahomes’ fine start to his NFL career. He’s now posted 38 games with a minimum of 300 yards passed during his first six years as an NFL pro. That’s one game better than Hall of Famer quarterback Dan Marino during the same period of his elite career.
This latest award for Mahomes means he’s now landed five Offensive Player of the Month gongs in his Chiefs career, landing one for every year in which he’s been a consistent starter. Mahomes landed the NFL’s MVP award in 2018 and 2023 could well be his second if he can maintain his current form. 29 passing touchdowns and a staggering 3,585 completed yards thrown is a weapon that the rest of the AFC could only dream of for their teams.
Why doesn’t ESPN rank Mahomes as their #1 quarterback so far this season?
Patrick Mahomes finds himself playing second fiddle to one other NFL quarterback based on ESPN’s “Adjusted Total Quarterback Rating”, which factors in the strength of opposition defences faced so far this season. Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins currently ranks as the number-one in these rankings, with the 24-year-old having impressed despite facing tougher backlines than Mahomes and the Chiefs to date. This rating compares the return of Tagovailoa on all types of play based on the skill level of opposing defences and he currently sits top with a rating of 82.6 compared with Mahomes’ 77.4.
Many NFL analysts are still scratching their heads as to how Tagovailoa has managed to put up such great numbers when few anticipated him having such a stellar campaign. In fact, he’s also missed two-and-a-half games for the Dolphins due to concussion protocols, so he’s achieved all his current stats in much less time than the rest of his quarterback peers.
In fact, Tagovailoa has been talked about in the same breath as Tom Brady in his late 2000s peak and Peyton Manning in the mid-2000s, as well as Dan Marino of 1984. He’s on course for the fifth-highest passing season in the last four decades, behind Brady, Manning and Marino, that’s how efficient he has been on a per-throw basis in 2022.
Cynics of Tagovailoa’s statistics believe that the former University of Alabama graduate is being helped hugely by the efficiency of wide receivers Jaylen Waddle and the experienced Tyreek Hill. This might even be the case, especially when you consider that his arm strength is on the lower end of the quarterback scale. In fact, Tagovailoa struggled in his first two seasons as a regular starter for the Dolphins, but the left-handed quarterback has been supremely accurate in 2022 with no need for the team to shield his shortcomings.
From the outside looking in, it appears the Dolphins’ decision to sign ageing quarterback Teddy Bridgewater as a back-up in waiting has given Tagovailoa the kick needed. The speed and dynamism of Waddle and Hill is not just hiding Tagovailoa’s weaknesses, it’s also embellishing his strongest attributes too. He could yet be an outside challenger for Mahomes as this year’s MVP. |
SnackWell Ninjas+Glucose Grenades+Corn-spiracies==NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!
Mad King Dr. David Ludwig and his team of Insulin-Warriors published a study on diet results for macronutrient types in the JAMA that challenges a few inaccuracies and throws a +/-surprise or two.
They took a group of 21 obese individuals, brought them down about 30 pounds, and then promptly chained them to old radiators, wearing nothing but their underpants.
No, really; The only way the test subjects were allowed to escape was to follow strict diet plans based on 3 popular approaches to weight-loss.
Low-Carb, Slow (or Low-Glycemic-Index) -Carbs, and Low-Fat.
The most interesting thing the team found out was not which diet showed the most weight-loss. -Partly because the handcuffs were not retightened and those inmates escaped. Damn!
No; -the really interesting part was, -the one we’ll leave for later.
Now if you’re a regular reader here, you’re probably brilliant and know all this already.
-But just for sake of thoroughness:
The Low-Carb Diet showed the Highest Weight-Loss and the Biggest Increase in Metabolism. (mad though this seems, as I’m sure the calorie formula was the same for all, eh?)
In Second Place, came the Slow-Carb Diet, at 1/2 of the Metabolism Increase as the Low-Carb.
And Lastly, the Low-Fat Diet came in Third, with truly horrible results.
*And NOW, the Interesting Bit (the bit you already knew):
OK, OK! HERE:
In terms of long-term, permanent changes,
The Slow-Carb Diet was the best of all three.
Subjects didn’t lose weight as quickly as the Low-Carb,
BUT they didn’t have as much Chronic Inflammation as the Low-Carbers,
and nowhere near the Two-Front-War of Heart-Risk/Diabetes-Risk/Deathsprial-Fandango currently referred-to as ‘Metabolic Syndrome’.
Check out the full OnPoint Podcast to pick up some more details on:
- The Freakonomics of Synthetic-Nitrogen Modern Agriculture and the Cost of the food it produces,
- A few reminders that if-ignored could kick you right out of the Healthy group,
- A good call-in on that subject with another diet not-studied,
- and Aner Tal’s study-based caution about what to watch for when you’re really hungry.
-Especially since it ties into the bigger problem that Insulin-Warrior Ludwig and his team are after.
+And on that note,
Next time you’re in a supermarket looking to maximize carb-quality, have a look at the Calorie Counts on Vermont Bread’s Soft Whole Wheat (not the organic, the regular).
-Now Compare that to the Calorie Count on most other brand Whole Wheat breads.
-Where does that extra 50 calories in the non-Vermont come from?
-I’ll give you one guess…
PS: No matter what the study seems to imply about the danger you smarties already understand about Fast-Carb-Insulin-Grenades,
Don’t think for ONE SECOND that getting EXACTLY the right amount of Calories for your weight, age, gender and activity-level isn’t The Absolute Key to losing weight.
JUMP BONUS!: On-Point Podcast Right Here!
“Food City 250 Grand Marshal Paula Deen”, by Bristol Motor Speedway
• More Coverage: Dr. David Ludwig | FoodTV-Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger | EllieKrieger.com | Study: AIM-First Foods Most: After 18-Hour Fast, People Drawn to Starches First and Vegetables Last | USAToday | Cornell Food and Brand Lab | YouTube-Mustang Sally | BuzzFeed-Is Katy Perry Secretly Paula Deen? |
Do you have indoor (or outdoor) cats who have completely ruined your screened enclosure in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL? Or maybe your screened enclosure has simply worn out after years of use. Either way, First Coast Home Pros can help restore your screened enclosure to like-new condition!
Whether it is a single screen you need replaced or your entire pool enclosure, we can do it. No job is too big or too small for First Coast Home Pros! Give us a call today at (904) 383-7721 or email us at [email protected] to schedule an appointment for a free price quote with no strings attached.
Our Screened Enclosure Services
Here at First Coast Home Pros, we specialize in all types of screened enclosures. We install and repair, screen and rescreen, build and rebuild everything from window screens to enclosure panels.
To give you an idea of the breadth of services we provide, here is a short list that includes some of the many repairs we can make:
- Screens for windows, lanais, pool enclosures, and porches with damages ranging from tears and loosened screens, to screens that become brittle over time
- Screen doors and screen door kickplates
- Broken or bent window screen corners and frames
We pride ourselves on giving you top-tier service at affordable prices. Many companies will charge you one set price per square foot, usually averaging at about $1.25 per square foot for the most basic of screening materials. Our price is about the same, only we price out the job by the panel, not by the square foot, so you get a more accurate price for the specific panels you need replaced, whether they are for your pool, lanai, or porch.
Materials We Use
During your free, no-obligation consultation with First Coast Home Pros, we will assess your home and your needs, take the measurements necessary to perform the job, and show you an assortment of screen materials we have available to complete the job.
Rescreening jobs can be rather complex so, unfortunately, we cannot give you pricing for rescreening jobs over the phone. We need to be able to see what we will be working with to give you more accurate pricing.
Some of the materials we have available include:
- Standard and No-See-Um insect screens
- TuffScreen® and Super Screen® (both come with 10-year warranties)
- Phifer® and New York Wire® screening products, available in 20/20, 18/14, and 16/14 mesh
- BetterVue® (though, because the manufacturer discontinued this product in June of 2013, we only have limited quantities available)
- Pet screens
- Solar screens
We also offer a wide range of materials for window screening and aluminum framing.
First Coast Home Pros Outperforms the Competition
All too often, our customers tell us they have switched over to us from their prior company because the other repair guys never showed up when they said they would, or kept putting their jobs off until they couldn’t take it anymore and needed to call someone new.
At First Coast Home Pros, we would never conduct our business like this because we know we wouldn’t keep you as a customer much longer. We respect our customers’ schedules and understand they cannot, and should not have to, wait around all day for our servicemen. We keep every appointment we make, from your no-obligation consultation to the day of your service call, and we give you advance notice on those rare occasions when we may run late.
We Work Safely
One thing you need to consider when you hire someone to work on your home is whether they have the right insurance for the job. Chances are good that they will never need it, but it is always good to be prepared just the same. Operations with less than five employees often do not carry worker’s compensation insurance because they are exempt from the law, and they see it as an added expense.
At First Coast Home Pros, we make sure to protect our workers. We use the safest equipment on the market, including high-quality A-frame and extension ladders and walk boards, which allow us to reach the highest points on your home to complete the job efficiently without putting our safety – or your property – in danger. In addition, we are also fully insured, carrying both general liability and worker’s compensation insurance.
You should never have to worry about a workman getting injured on your property. You shouldn’t have to be anxious thinking about the worker’s equipment causing property damage to your home or surrounding area. We want you to feel completely at ease when you hire First Coast Home Pros to work on your property.
No Third-Party Contractors!
When you hire First Coast Home Pros to do the job, you get First Coast Home Pros, not some third-party contractor. Other companies will farm their work out to get their jobs done quicker – but not First Coast Home Pros. When third-party contractors enter the fray, you could end up paying more money for a shoddy job and more headaches in the future, particularly if you need to call upon a warranty.
We never subcontract to anyone. Our employees and even sometimes our owners are the ones who show up to your home and do the actual work. We stand behind our work and want to reassure our customers that you receive the highest quality service to last you years to come.
If You Require Rescreening for Your Windows, Pool, or Patio, First Coast Home Pros Can Help!
Put up with holes in your screens no longer! At First Coast Home Pros, we offer a free consultation with no obligations to agree to the service, as well as a one-week 100% satisfaction guarantee. Give us a call today at (904) 383-7721 or send us an email at [email protected], and let’s get started! |
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It is one of the most valuable pieces of information in a person’s life to know someone’s credit cards information. Keeping this information secure is critical. You can now lock the physical card in your locker or place it underground, but if you’ve used it for any financial transactions online, your Credit Card information is not safe. You don’t have to memorize the numbers each time you transact, and the information is stored in the browser, making it simple to use your credit cards.
Identity theft can occur if information from a credit cards is misused. It is essential to safeguard this information. It is possible to guarantee credit cards fraud protection using two different approaches.
- To make sure that this information is never saved on your computer, do the following:
- Second, you could put a digital vault in your PC to secure all the important personal and financial information, such as credit cards and social security numbers.
This second method is also quite efficient, but it requires someone to have an extremely vivid memory, which is rare. Using another option, you can move all of your identity traces to a digital vault that is protected by a master password and only known to you.
Intrusion Detection & Prevention: for your Credentials
Identity Protector is a data vault that conceals passwords and other sensitive information from hackers. The system is created by Systweak Software to help customers protect their credit card information from identity theft.
Use this application for the following:
Guarding sensitive information is crucial. User names and passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers, and email addresses are all examples of sensitive information.
Your hard drive is removed and protected, so all this information is on your computer but in multiple places, making it difficult to find.
Verified Digital Hard Drive Vault.
A powerful identity protector (also known as Advanced Identity Protector) secures all of your personal information and stores it in a secure digital vault on your computer.
Your computer’s hard drive is the only location where this information is stored.
Clear up any remaining identity traces.
Using this application, users can find and remove traces of browser components, such as Chrome, Edge, and Opera saved securely within the digital vault.
how to protect your credit card information using Advanced Identity Protector.
The Advanced Identity Protector was developed to protect user data while allowing users of all ages to use it.
- The interface is straightforward and simple to comprehend, so follow these steps:
- Next, start the application after you’ve installed it.
- To commence the process of finding out what traces of your identity are available, press the Start Scan Now button on the app’s home screen. This will detect any browser-saved information and check the registry and the files for any residual data.
- Finally, you will have to register the application to safeguard your personal information.
- You can protect your app after registering by clicking the Protect Now button under the Identity Traces tab.
If you’ve chosen to Protect Now, three options will appear:
To the Secure Vault, move on over.
A vault will be built that will contain all of your personal information, including your social security number, and one master password will be created for it.
Permanently remove traces.
This option is ideal for people with eidetic memory, as they will probably remember all of their previous credentials, making it safe to delete them.
As it means that you can’t use the service without remembering the credentials, others should not use this option.
Add to the List of Excluded Web Sites.
Users have the option to altogether disable Advanced Identity Protector from doing anything with the credentials, both now and soon. To make a vault, select the first option and click the Continue button.
you will be prompted to create your Secure Vault for the first time when using the app.
Select ‘Yes’ to continue. To access your profile, enter your name and email address. Next, you will be prompted to create a new password.
The next step is to close your browser(s) so that the Advanced Identity Protector can continue removing your traces. Select “Yes.” After waiting for the process to finish, click Finish.
It’s generally safe to assume that your credit card information is secure. Knowledge such as Credit Card numbers and Social Security numbers is critical personal information that everyone should keep private. However, this confidential information may be disclosed to the public because of various circumstances when using the internet. When it comes to protecting their most sensitive data, businesses prefer not to use anything other than secure vaults.
Since the user must enter the master password each time they want to use a credit card or log in to an online account, this type of secure vault is impervious to attack. You can use the Advanced Identity Protector on your system to make this happen. |
Find average wedding invitation costs with our pricing breakdown guide. Explore pricing factors to consider including paper types, printing methods, and more.
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You’ve set a date, chosen a venue, and set up your wedding website. Now it’s time to consider more formal methods for announcing your wedding’s date and location to your intended guests—enter wedding invitations! From custom-designed letterpress cards to simple DIY postcards, wedding invitations run the gamut when it comes to style, formality, and price. Since now’s the time in your planning when setting your wedding budget is critical, you’re probably wondering how much you should plan to spend on your wedding invitations. Read on to have all your questions answered about wedding invitations costs and how to find beautiful, affordable invitations that match your style.
On average, a couple spends between $300 and $700 for 100 wedding invitations and response cards, according to the Wedding Report. Trying to pinpoint the average cost of wedding invitations is like trying to determine how much it costs to go out to dinner: there are tons of factors that can influence the price. From where you’re buying your invitations, to the materials and designs you’ve chosen, to how many invitations you need to order, many small decisions can add up to a big difference in total costs. The amount that one couple spends on their invitation suite can double or even triple when compared to another couple’s spending.
Curious to know how that wide range of pricing breaks down across different invitation shopping options? Check out these approximate starting-point costs for a set of 100 invitations, envelopes, and response cards at the following types of sellers:
For totally custom wedding invitations created by a design studio, expect to pay a premium price tag. Invitations designed just for you might include a custom logo, monogram, illustration, hand- calligraphy, or other graphic element, and will generally come with a design consultation followed by a series of proofs for you to approve (so you’re guaranteed to get exactly what you want).
Slightly less pricey but still a considerable expense, working with a local stationery shop to design your invitations can allow you to see a number of different invitation suites from various designers all under one roof. As with all invitation purchases, the greater the embellishments and the more enclosures you add to your order, the higher the total cost will be.
There are many incredible online options these days for high-end wedding invitation designs at affordable prices. Buying a full invitation suite online has become popular with couples due to the range of choices and degree of customization they can find while still sticking to their budgets—not to mention the convenience of being able to order your invites from your couch.
For artistic types or those on very tight budgets, designing your own wedding invitations is possible (with the help of an easy template, a few proofreading helpers, a good printer and an even better paper cutter). Just be sure you have the time, patience, and skills to tackle DIY invitations before you commit to such a large project such a large project or consider outsourcing the printing and cutting tasks to a local print shop.
If you’re trying to stick to your wedding invitation budget (or even set one in the first place), you should understand which factors will affect your overall invitation costs. While the average cost of wedding invitations is between $300 and $700, consider these things that affect the bottom line when making your invitation selections.
While perhaps obvious, it bears stating outright that the larger your guest count, the more invitations you’ll need to send—and since invitations are priced per card, your costs will increase with the quantity you order. All the more reason for trimming down that guest list if you’re looking to cut costs!
As you learned above, the more custom your invitations are, the more money you’ll pay for them. Bespoke custom wedding invitations that are designed just for your wedding, while completely lovely and one-of-a-kind, will cost you considerably more due to the degree of time, labor, and consultation they require (before you even add in upgraded printing and materials).
While some wedding invitation printing methods are pretty basic (such as downloading an image and hitting the “print” button), some are centuries-old art forms that require special training, machinery, and expensive materials. The more time- and labor-intensive the printing method, the more your invitations will cost.
Foil printing, an embossed monogram, rounded corners, recycled paper…there are tons of decorative elements you can use to personalize your invitations. Since these pieces of paper really set the tone for your wedding’s style, many couples want them to make a distinctive statement. But like most things, the more bells and whistles you add to your elegant wedding invitation design, the higher the price will climb.
Many couples forget to factor in the cost of actually mailing their wedding invitations. Postage per envelope is determined by its weight, so the heavier your invitation suite, the more you’ll have to spend on stamps. The current postage rate for a first-class letter weighing one ounce or under is $.55, meaning you’ll need to budget at least $55 for 100 envelopes. If your invitations are an unusual size (larger than 5x7 or square, for example) or heavier than one ounce, expect to pay more.
While many companies will include envelopes with your wedding invitation order, if you are DIYing your invites or gathering components from different sources, you might have to factor in the cost of buying envelopes. You’ll need envelopes large enough to hold your invitation plus any other inserts, including the response card and its (stamped) envelope. Envelopes can also be a site for extra decoration—envelope liners, a collection of beautiful stamps, wax seals, or calligraphed addresses can all add pizzazz to your envelope, as well as extra dollars to your total bill.
On the topic of envelopes, be sure to think about how you want to address your wedding invitations. If you love the look of beautiful, hand-lettered calligraphy and want to make sure your guests’ envelopes arrive with their names artfully presented, then be sure to earmark money in your budget for this extra cost, which can run anywhere from $2 to $5 per envelope.
We’ve ordered these printing methods from least to most expensive, so you can both understand and immediately recognize which terms you want to shop for when choosing your invitations.
The most basic and inexpensive printing method, a digital file is printed from a printer. Digital printing is the most practical choice if your invitation design contains a lot of colors, since other methods require manually mixing inks.
Offset (a.k.a. “flat”) printing results in a similar look to digital printing, but the process is more intensive. First the inks are mixed, and then the design is transferred from a metal plate to a rubber surface and run through a press. Since the paper doesn’t have direct contact with the metal plate, there are no impressions on the front or back of the paper (hence “flat” printing). Offset printing allows you to incorporate lots of colors that can be precisely adjusted.
Similar in pricing to offset printing, thermography uses a special powder that, when treated with heat, fuses with wet ink to create textured, glossy lettering and images. The raised impression on the card looks like engraving (at a fraction of the cost), but the back of the card is not dented.
This technique literally “presses” an image onto paper using a raised, inked surface that leaves a reverse impression. Since your invitation lettering and graphics have to be arranged by hand in the mirror-image of the finished product, this technique is recognized as a more artistic (and hence pricier) kind of printing.
Embossing is similar to letterpress in that the design is imprinted into the paper. Here, impressions are formed by pressing paper between etched metal plates (called “dies”) or molds, which creates a design that’s raised against the background. This printing technique is often done without ink to create textured accents, but colored ink or foils can also be used.
Engraved invitations are the most expensive type of paper printing, this multi-step process involves first reverse-etching your invitation wording onto a metal engraving plate, then pressing the plate into the back of the your paper so that the message becomes raised on the front. Ink is then applied to the raised lettering. You can tell an invitation has been engraved because the back of the card will look dented (or “bruised”) where the plate was pressed.
The most common and traditional type of paper for wedding invitations, often made from 100% cotton. The softness of cotton paper makes it excellent for letterpress, embossing, or engraving. Cotton paper is more expensive than most other types of paper, however.
Less expensive than cotton paper, linen paper still provides a very attractive finish and is available in heavyweight stocks. It’s slightly textured to mimic the surface of linen fabric, with finely textured lines that run horizontally and vertically across the page.
This is a thicker style of paper that costs a bit more than standard paper due to its weight and its plush, velvety soft texture.
These specialty papers are made from plant fibers like hemp or cotton, and have a rough, textured finish. They have an “imperfectly perfect” look to them, and an environmentally-friendly choice.
Similar to handmade paper, recycled paper is made from recycled materials and plants, and is perfect for couples dedicated to having a low-impact, green wedding. Beware that recycled paper can be more costly than standard paper, however.
A type of paper finish, matte paper is coated to have a flat, non-reflective surface. It’s the opposite of glossy paper, and makes a great choice for thick, sturdy invitations that look crisp and clean.
The opposite of a matte finish, glossy paper is reflective with an elegant sheen. It works great for making photographs pop, particularly when there are many colors, as it shows contrast better.
Softly textured, sustainable, and eco-friendly, bamboo paper is ideal for certain printing processes—such as letterpress, embossing, or foil printing—where you want images and words to stand out against the page.
Cloudy, subtly translucent paper that is reminiscent of papyrus scrolls from ancient times, parchment paper gives your invitations an aged, antique look with its sepia tones and faded edges.
While not actually made from rice, this type of natural paper is thin, soft, and delicate. It’s usually made with hemp or other natural fibers. It works best with letterpress printing, as it is too delicate to run through regular printers or other printing machines.
Vellum is a fine, smooth, translucent paper with a frosted finish. It’s made from wood fiber and is sturdy enough to be printed on directly.
Thinner than vellum, glassine is also translucent but with a slightly waxier finish. It’s very delicate and best used for overlays or envelope liners.
Laid paper is also made from wood fiber, but unlike vellum has a finely ribbed appearance and a textured, bumpy finish. It’s best used for decorative accents rather than for actual invitation printing.
Made to mimic the veining of natural marble, marbled paper contains swirled colors and patterns. It can be used for invitations or envelope liners to dramatic effect.
Subtly patterned, variegated paper contains hints of different colors placed irregularly throughout the page.
Pro Tip: you might see the terms “stock” and “tooth” when reading about paper types. Stock refers to a paper’s weight, specifically how much 500 sheets of a particular paper weighs—the higher the number, the thicker the paper. Tooth refers to a paper type’s texture; the more tooth a paper has, the rougher it is.
Using the printing technique of embossing without any ink or foil, blind embossing creates textured image or design that’s raised from (and the same color as) the paper.
The same as blind embossing, but instead of creating a raised image, debossing creates an image or design that is recessed or sunken into the surface of the paper.
Using a heated die, metallic or pigmented foil is applied to the paper so it permanently adheres to it and adds a touch of glamour and sparkle.
Used to draw attention to a card’s thickness, the edges of an invitation card are slanted at 45-degree angle and often painted.
Popular with handmade papers, a deckle edge looks “torn” or rough, giving your invitation a touch of organic-chic elegance while also showing off the beautiful fiber of your specialty paper.
For an extra decorative touch, you can have the edges of your invitation (and even other enclosure cards, like your response card) rounded for a more modern or casual look. Usually this extra cutting step comes with a slight upcharge.
A process by which a pattern of cuts are made in the paper with a very precise blade. Die-cutting is often done around the border of an invitation or envelope edge to give it a lacey, scalloped, or other textured look.
Using a laser instead of a knife, extremely intricate, fine cuts are made in the paper to create specific shapes, borders, or lettering. Laser-cutting leaves almost imperceptible burn marks on the back of the paper.
A backer is a thick piece of cardstock that is adhered to the back of the invitation, serving as a decorative background or frame for the card itself.
True to how it sounds, this is a literal band of paper, fabric, or ribbon that wraps around the invitation suite—the invitation, the response card and envelope, and any additional enclosure cards—to keep everything neatly contained.
The traditional method of wax-sealing an envelope involves melting sealing wax (which comes in a variety of colors), applying melted wax to the envelope closure, and sealing it shut by pressing it with an engraved metal stamp. Nowadays you can also buy adhesive wax seals, which are essentially stickers that look a lot like the real thing.
Enclosure cards are extra cards beyond the invitation itself. They can either invite guests to additional weekend events (such as the rehearsal dinner, welcome drinks, or a farewell brunch) or inform guests of useful information, such as reception details, maps and directions, or transportation and accommodations info. Enclosure cards are generally designed and printed in the same style as the invitation itself.
A decorative piece of paper used to line the inside of your envelopes, so that when guests open the flap, they are greeted with a colorful or printed interior surface that coordinates with your invitation design.
Shopping for all your affordable wedding invitations in one place can end up saving you money, not to mention give your total paper suite—from save the dates to invitations to thank you cards—a cohesive and beautifully matched look. By ordering everything from one place (like you can do on Zola), you can save time, stress, and cut down costs on shipping and processing fees.
As we’ve stated, the more intricate and complex your invitation design is, the more money you will spend. If you have your heart set on a certain design element, such as a shimmery metallic cardstock or a custom-embossed monogram, splurge for it but then go for a simple wedding invitation for the rest of your design. Or consider adding one fun embellishment—think gold foil, a colorful grouping of designer stamps, or a pretty ribbon belly band—to get that “wow” factor without having to verge into more costly territory, like letterpress printing or extra-heavy paper.
Guest lists are chimerical things. Sometimes they shrink, but often they grow… and nothing is worse than having to order a whole new batch of invitations, envelopes, response cards, and response card envelopes for just a handful of add-on guests. Besides being time-consuming and tedious, this can cost you additional processing and shipping fees—plus some companies require orders in minimum quantities of 50 or 100 cards, so you might have to buy extra invitations you don’t need. Order 25 extra invitation sets with your initial order to avoid this extra money and hassle.
While it might not seem like much in the grand scheme of your wedding invitation budget, shipping costs can really add up—especially if your invitations require you to purchase extra postage beyond the standard first-class letter rate. You can lower your postage costs in two ways: keeping your invitations light and sticking to standard letter sizes.
The heavier your envelope, the more postage you’ll need to mail it, so opt for lighter- weight paper stock. Reducing the number of enclosure cards and embellishments (such as a heavy cardstock backing) can also help reduce your total envelope weight.
If you're trying to reduce your wedding invitation budget, stick to standard letter sizes to avoid an increase in postage fees
5x7 cards (called A7 in stationery terms) are a great option for wedding invitations that feel large and substantial, but can still be mailed with a single stamp. Irregular shapes, square envelopes, and anything larger than 5x7 will require extra postage.
Yes, we know we are biased, but buying your wedding stationery at an online retailer like Zola is kind of a no-brainer. Not only are our invitations truly affordable, they come in tons of different styles from rustic wedding invitations to modern and vintage. We’re certain you’ll find a design you love, otherwise explore a variety of customization options that allow you to craft a message that’s unique to you. With add-on details like rounded corners, photo-uploading, free recipient and return addressing, and matching RSVP cards, enclosure cards, thank you cards, programs, menus, AND wedding websites, you can seriously check off so many items on your invitation list in one fell swoop. And since we all know that time truly is money, you can’t beat that kind of savings.
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Examination Process- STI Evaluation and Care
Download this section – STI Evaluation and Care
Recommendations at a glance to facilitate evaluation and treatment of STIs:
- Offer patients information in a language they understand.
- Consider the need for STI testing on an individual basis.<
- Encourage patients to accept prophylaxis against STIs if indicated.
- Encourage follow-up STI exams, testing, immunizations, counseling, and treatment as directed.
- Address concerns about HIV infection.
Contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), also commonly known as a sexually transmitted disease or STD, from assailants is typically a significant concern of sexual assault patients. Because of this concern, it should be addressed as part of
the medical forensic exam. Mechanisms should be in place in any setting where these patients are examined for STIs to ensure continuity of care (including timely review of test results) and monitor compliance with and adverse reactions to any therapeutic
or prophylactic regimens.1
Offer patients information in a language they understand.
Include information about the risks of STIs, symptoms and the need for immediate examination if symptoms occur, testing and treatment options (and the need for abstinence from sexual intercourse until treatment is completed),
Consider the need for STI testing on an individual basis.
Testing at the time of the initial exam does not typically have forensic value if patients are sexually active and an STI could have been acquired prior to the assault. Also, despite rape shield laws, there may be a concern that positive test results
could be used against patients (e.g., to suggest sexual promiscuity). There may, however, be situations in which testing has legal purposes, as in cases where the threat of transmission or actual transmission of an STI was an element of the crime.
Or, for nonsexually active patients, a baseline negative test followed by an STI could be used as evidence, if the suspect also had an STI.
Trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis (BV), gonorrhea, and chlamydial infection are the most frequently diagnosed infections among sexually assaulted women.4 Their presence does not necessarily indicate acquisition during
the assault, since these infections exist among some sexually active women.5 The medical forensic exam presents an opportunity to identify preexisting STIs, regardless of when they were acquired, and for examiners
to make recommendations for specific treatment. Testing for STIs at the time of the exam also gives examiners and patients the option of deferring treatment until it is needed.
Seek the informed consent of patients for testing, if indicated, following CDC guidelines. (For more information on this topic, see A.3. Informed Consent.)
Encourage patients to accept prophylaxis against STIs if indicated.
If prophylaxis is accepted at the time of the exam, testing is usually not indicated medically. Routine preventive therapy after a sexual assault is often recommended because
If patients’ clinical presentation suggests a preexisting ascending STI, such as fever, abdominal or pelvic pain, and/or vaginal discharge, they should be evaluated and treated for the ascending infection. This treatment should be based on specific treatment
options for sexually transmitted infections in the local community.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and postexposure prophylaxis (PEP). See CDC recommendations related to HBV diagnosis, treatment, prevention, postexposure immunizations, prevaccination antibody screening, postexposure prophylaxis,
and special considerations.9 Patients who have completed a full hepatitis B vaccination regimen prior to the assault are protected from HBV infection and do not need further doses. (See the CDC recommended regimen
for adolescents and adults.) For those who were not fully vaccinated prior to the assault, the vaccine should be completed as scheduled. Patients unvaccinated prior to the assault or unsure of whether they have been vaccinated should receive active
postexposure prophylaxis (e.g., hepatitis B vaccine alone) upon the initial clinical evaluation.
Examiners must stress to patients receiving the HBV vaccine the importance of following up for administration of doses as scheduled for full protection. Advocates should also be educated about the possibility of patients receiving prophylaxis against
HBV and encourage those who start the vaccine regimen to follow up for required additional doses.
Obtain informed consent from patients for treatment. (For information on this topic, see A.3. Informed Consent.) Patients should be aware of the benefits and
toxicity associated with recommended regimens.
Encourage follow-up STI exams, testing, immunizations, counseling, and treatment as directed.10
Although patients may be reluctant to go for
It is important that
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1 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, December 17, 2010,
2 Drawn partially from Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010, p. 92.
3 Laws in all states limit the evidentiary use of a patient’s prior sexual history, including evidence of previously acquired STIs, as part of an effort to undermine the credibility of a patient’s testimony. Evidentiary privilege against revealing any aspect of the exam or treatment is enforced in most states. In unanticipated, exceptional situations, however, STI diagnoses may later be accessed. (Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010, p. 90.)
4 Chlamydial and gonococcal infections in women are of particular concern due to the possibility of ascending infection. In addition,
5 The prevalence and incidence of STIs vary across societies and subpopulations defined by age, gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status (Fenton, Johnson, and Nicoll 1997)
6 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010, p. 91.
7 Antibiotic prophylaxes are updated periodically and are usually tailored to specific regions (because, for example, one part of the country may be resistant to a certain antibiotic).
8 Nonphysician examiners providing STI prophylaxis typically must operate within the boundaries of a protocol and have access to medical supervision, consultation, and review.
9 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010, p. 91. This section was drawn from this document.
10 This paragraph is drawn from Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010, p. 91.
11 Infectious agents acquired through the assault may not have produced sufficient concentrations of organisms to result in positive test results at the medical forensic exam. (Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010, p. 91.) |
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Krentenbrood, when translated from Dutch, literally means currant bread. This intensely sweet, dense bread contains eggs, butter, flour, and plenty of dried fruit, making it a popular dessert or snack for the winter months. Many Dutch families serve krentenbrood during the winter holidays, gifting it to each other the same way many North Americans give fruitcake. Those who are tired of traditional holiday fruitcakes might give this delicious Northern European bread a try.
Most krentenbrood recipes only call for currants or raisins, but some include a very wide variety of dried fruits, nuts, and flavorings. Dried apricots are a common variation, as are dried cherries and cranberries. Dates and figs may be included in modern recipes, but older recipes generally don’t list these fruits because they’re chiefly subtropical. Dutch bakers in centuries past likely would not have had access to them, so those who want to make traditional krentenbrood should stick to fruits that can thrive in Northern Europe.
Other variations include the use of walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts. These ingredients add extra texture and richness to the bread, often making it dense enough to eat as a light meal. Candied lemon and orange peel may also be listed in some recipes, along with fresh citrus zest or citrus juice. Citrus fruits may or may not be viewed as traditional ingredients because very early bakers of krentenbrood may not have had citrus, but these fruits ripen during the subtropical winter months. When trade became global, Dutch bakers may have been able to store some of these fruits for their holiday baking.
A krentenbrood recipe generally starts with about 5 parts flour, 2 parts milk, and 3 parts either currants or raisins. Some bakers like to use both currants and raisins, adding about 2 parts currants and 1 part raisins. Those using candied peels, nuts, and other dried fruits may add them to taste. The more additions the dough contains, the denser it will be, but baking times should not be affected. Next comes 1 egg and about 3/16 part each of melted butter and sugar. Many bakers use superfine sugar, but ordinary sugar also works well.
The baker should typically add one packet of yeast to about .25 part of warm water and let it sit for about 10 minutes before adding it to the krentenbrood batter. When the batter is mixed, it should rise for about 20 minutes before the baker punches it down, and then allows it to rise again. At this point, the krentenbrood may be baked until it is golden brown and a toothpick stuck into the center of it comes out clean. |
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More than five months after the Pew Research Centre’s A Portrait of Jewish Americans survey drew widespread pessimism over rising intermarriage and assimilation, as well as declining connection with synagogues and other institutions, proponents of a newly released study believe they may have the antidote for what ails the Jewish community.
On March 10, the Jewish nonprofit Hazon and six funders released Seeds of Opportunity: A National Study of Immersive Jewish Outdoor, Food and Environmental Education (JOFEE), whose findings drew from a mixture of focus-group data, a survey of 800 people age 18 and older, and review forms submitted by 41 programs. All programs examined were what the study called “immersive” experiences of four days or longer that fall under the umbrella of JOFEE. The acronym, although coined specifically for the purpose of the study, is lingo that the report’s supporters hope will grow to define a movement and become part of the Jewish vernacular. |
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7 Best Android Optimize App
1. Smart Phone Cleaner – Speed Booster & Optimizer
What Smart Phone Cleaner offers?:
✔ Free and Easy to use android Phone cleaner & Optimizer
✔ Junk Files Cleaner : App Cache and Junk Cleaner
✔ Duplicate Files Cleaner : Delete Duplicate Files and recover phone storage space.
✔ Malware Protection : Antimalware protects your phone device against Malware attacks and infections
✔ Private Browser : It assures that it does not save browsing history, cookies & cache or any other information filled online
✔ App Lock : Fast App Locker with Pattern & Passcode to lock any application.
✔ CPU Cooler : Cooling CPU temperature to speedup phone performance.
✔ File Explorer : File Manager helps you organize and manage all your files in categories in one place.
✔ Hibernate Apps : where in apps that lead to battery drainage are hibernated and puts your device in a low power state.
✔ Game Speedup : It frees up RAM to give your phone a significant speed boost. Also, it closes background running processes to enhance gaming performance.
✔ App Manager : uninstall and disable apps to recover space and speed up your Android Phone.
✔ Battery Saver : Smartly analyze your phone’s battery usage and terminates apps that cause battery drainage.
✔ One tap RAM booster, cache & temp files cleaner
With Smart Phone Cleaner, optimizing RAM is made extremely easy. Simply hit ‘TAP TO BOOST’ and all your problems are solved. It releases cache out of your device and optimizes its performance.
Junk File Cleaner
With continuous use, an Android device gets cluttered with hundreds of junk files. Finding and cleaning all this junk isn’t easy, but Smart Phone Cleaner lets you clean and declutter your device to free up space and improve your device’s performance.
Smart Phone Cleaner lets you analyze your device’s battery usage and terminates apps that cause battery drainage. Battery drainage may be due to apps that are no longer in use, or the ones that run in background. It allows you to shut such apps and save battery power. Moreover, it also shows the device temperature.
Game Speed Up
Smart Phone Cleaner not only cleans junk on your device but also lets you make the most of it. You can enhance your gaming experience with its Game Speed Up feature.
App Manager by Smart Phone Cleaner locates and displays space-hogging apps that are no longer in use. You can rely on this app to uninstall and disable apps to recover space and speed up your Android device. Moreover, it allows you to Archive files.
Make the best use of File Explorer to manage files stored on your device efficiently. This is an amazing feature offered by Smart Phone Cleaner to categorize files and folders. It further lets you share, remove and take backup of your files.
Duplicate Files Remover
Recover maximum storage with Smart Phone Cleaner’s duplicate files cleaning module. It lets you quickly scan your device for duplicates based on their file name, content and file type. Once the duplicates are detected, select them quickly with Auto-Mark and remove them to recover significant storage space.
Smart Phone Cleaner also protects your device against Malware attacks and infections. With the integration of the Anti-Malware app, you can easily scan for malware and prevent data corruption and infection.
Hibernate Apps is one of the important modules by Smart Phone Cleaner wherein apps that lead to battery drainage are hibernated and puts your device in a low power state. Usually, the process hibernates apps that are either unused or have been inactive for a long time. Enable accessibility services just for the informational purpose.
Smart Phone Cleaner lets you view and manage all your WhatsApp media at a single place. It will let you free up space taken over by WhatsApp media and improve your device performance.”
2. “All-In-One Toolbox: Cleaner, Speed Booster”
All-In-One Toolbox gives a collection of tools such as a junk cleaner, history eraser, speed booster, memory optimizer, battery optimizer, CPU cooler, app manager, file manager, mini launcher just to name a few to maintain good performance for your Android.
It is also compatible with a lot of plug-ins like app lock, game booster, volume settings and so much more.
How does All-In-One Toolbox improve device performance?
►Show Phone Storage Status
Just open app, you can see status of your phone. How much RAM run, how much ROM occupied and what is the CPU temperature. Keeping track of your RAM and internal storage space make you understand better of your phone.
► Clean Junk – Only One Click
Click “Clean”, it will scan cache, temp files, app leftovers, thumb images, empty folder and process. Almost all kinds of junk files will be scan out. After scanning, clean those file searched and your phone will have extra space.
► Boost Speed- Only One Touch
Touch “Boost”, it will scan which process can be exited and will release about 400MB memory every time.
► Cool CPU- Only One Tap
Tap “CPU Cooler”, it will tell you CPU temperature and if it is normal. Automatically choose the apps you are running and you can terminate them to cool down your Android.
► Speed up Boot Time
Click “Boot Speedup”, it will search which apps your Android will run when booting. User Apps and System Apps are in different columns. Disable those unnecessary apps and make your phone boot up quicker.
Allow you to explore files like images, music, video, documents, apk packages, downloaded files that stored on external SD card.
All offers you a formidable app manager coupled with apps like App2SD, backup & restore, batch uninstaller, etc.
► System Info
Check device hardware info in one place
A floating button quickly switches AIO tools, recent apps and system settings!
► Add Plugins to Customize your Android
● Find Direction Plugin- Compass helps you to find the right direction.
● Perform Task Automatically- Set Boost and Cache Clean to work automatically.
● Lock App Plugin -Protect your personal stuff from friends and guard your privacy.
● Boost Game Plugin-Boost games at its launch to give you more fun and speed.
● Manage Notification Plugin-Hide unimportant notifications from Notification bar.
● Detect Ad Plugin- Detect ad plugins each app contains and show all the possible info it might get.
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3. Niagara Launcher ‧ fresh/clean
“The traditional home screen we know was made more than a decade ago, where phone screens were smaller than your credit card. Smartphones keep growing, but not your fingers. The minimalist Niagara Launcher makes everything accessible with one hand and lets you focus on what matters.
🏆 A standout new Android launcher for ergonomic efficiency · Computerworld
🏆 Among the best launchers of 2020 according to Tom’s Guide, Android Central, Android Authority, and TechRadar
🏆 Featured on XDA Developers
▌ Top reasons to use Niagara Launcher:
✋ Ergonomic efficiency · Access everything with one hand – no matter how big your phone is.
🌊 Adaptive list · In contrast to a rigid grid layout used by other Android launchers, Niagara Launcher’s list can adapt to your needs. The media player, incoming messages, or calendar events: everything pops in when it needs to.
🏄♀ Wave alphabet · Efficiently reach every app without even having to open an app drawer. The launcher’s wave animation does not only feel satisfying but also helps you navigate your phone with just one hand.
💬 Embedded notifications · Not just notification dots: Read and respond to notifications right from your home screen.
🎯 Stay focused · The streamlined and minimalist design declutters your home screen, reduces distractions, and is super easy to use.
⛔ Ad-free · Ads on a minimalist launcher to declutter doesn’t make sense. Even the free version is also completely ad-free.
⚡ Lightweight & lightning fast · Being minimalist and fluid are two of the most important aspects of Niagara Launcher. The home screen app runs smoothly on all phones. With just a few megabytes in size, no space is wasted.
✨ Declutter your home screen · Hide all pre-installed bloatware and rarely used apps to focus on your relevant apps.
🦄 Personalize your home screen · Impress your friends with Niagara Launcher’s clean look and customize it to your needs. Personalize it with our integrated icon pack, fonts, and wallpapers, or use your own.
🏃 Active development & great community · Niagara Launcher is in active development and has a very supportive community. If you ever have a problem or want to voice your opinions about the launcher, please join us:
🔹 Twitter: https://twitter.com/niagaralauncher
🔹 Discord: https://niagaralauncher.app/discord
🔹 Telegram: https://t.me/niagara_launcher
🔹 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NiagaraLauncher
🔹 Press kit: http://niagaralauncher.app/press-kit
📴 Why we offer an accessibility service · Our accessibility service has the sole purpose of letting you quickly turn off your phone’s screen with a gesture. The service is optional, disabled by default, and neither collects nor shares any data.”
4. “Safe Security – Antivirus, Booster, Phone Cleaner”
“Security Protection for Android Phone with Speed Booster, Junk Cleaner, Anti Spyware and Virus Remover
Trusted by 200 million users, Safe Security is the all-in-one power cleaner, smart speed booster and antivirus app that optimizes your background apps, memory storage, junk files & battery power, keeping your device safe from virus.
Download the super speed cleaner & security app that’s intuitively designed to protect your mobile in just ONE tap.
Why Safe Security is a MUST-HAVE app?
★ Effective Speed Booster & Smart Cache Cleaner-Lacking space for new apps and photos? Just clean app caches and junk files, boost your phone with ONE click!
★ Smart Battery Saver- Battery draining quicker than ever? Kill redundant apps that drain your battery!
★ Virus Remover for Android-Worried about viruses or phishing? Safe Security’s antivirus solution makes sure your device is free from malware, vulnerabilities, adware and Trojans!
Highlights of SafeSecurity
►Security & Antivirus
Scan installed apps, memory card content and new apps automatically. Safe Security’s latest protection technologies against viruses, adware, malware,etc.
►Junk File Cleaner
Mobile cleanup app. Delete all types of junk files (system cache, image cache, video cache and advertisement cache) to free up the storage space.
Optimize memory and speed up phone. Clean up memory (RAM) to boost speed and improve phone performance , also boost games to make them run smoothly.
►Multi-function lock screen
＊Automatically check phone status when locked to provide optimization suggestions
＊Handy tool can turn on the dial, camera, flashlight quickly and turn on or off WIFI, Bluetooth, etc.
＊Provide high-quality wallpaper to make your lock screen more beautiful
＊Manage notification to avoid missing any important info
＊Support to operate music player on the lock screen
＊Full charge notification alarm to avoid overcharging
＊Provide the feature to view local weather
►Call & SMS Filter
Help block unwanted/spam calls and text messages. Allow you to add anonymous numbers to blacklist from call log, message and contacts.
Allow you to hide useless and annoying notifications, and prevent excessive notifications from coming up at the same time.
Detect current WiFi connection to keep your phone safe from insecure public WiFi.
Privacy & App Lock – Prevent data on the device such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, photo albums and other important & private documents from falling into the wrong hands.
Instantly snap a photo of anyone who breaking into your apps and record the date & time in App Lock for check.
►App Manager – Uninstall apps and move apps to SD cards.
Unlock screen quickly and easily with your fingerprint if your device has the fingerprint sensor, no fear of forgetting pattern or PIN code any more.
►Real time protection
Scan installed apps & local APK files and also monitor each installation process, provide payment & shopping security.
here to confirm current available version from google play store will not ask BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN permission！
Safe Security is available more than 35 languages: English, Português(Brasil), Português(Portugal), Español(España), Español(Latinoamérica), Pусский, हिन्दी, ไทย, Bahasa Indonesia, Türkçe, Tiếng Việt, Bahasa Melayu, 日本語, Deutsch, Français, 한국어, Italiano, Čeština, Nederlands, Svenska, Polski, Suomi, Română, Ελληνικά, Magyar, etc.
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5. “CCleaner: Cache Cleaner, Phone Booster, Optimizer”
Clean, optimize and boost the performance of your device with CCleaner for Android!
Brought to you from the makers of the world’s most popular PC and Mac cleaning software, CCleaner for Android is the ultimate Android optimizer. Quickly and easily remove junk, reclaim space, clean RAM, monitor your system and more, and truly master your device.
Optimize, Clean, and Master
• Speed up your phone and clean junk safely
• Clean application cache, download folders, browser history, clipboard content and more
Reclaim Storage Space
• Analyze and optimize valuable storage space
• Quickly and easily uninstall multiple unwanted applications
• Clear junk, such as obsolete and residual files
Speed up your Device
• Quickly stop running tasks and clean memory with Task Killer (RAM Booster)
• App Hibernation feature, to stop apps from running in the background until you manually open them
Boost Performance and Battery Life
• Disable functions you don’t use
• Clean your RAM
• Set profiles to auto-adjust battery usage for home, work, or car
Analyze Applications’ Impact
• Determine the impact of individual apps on your device
• Check which apps consume your data
• Find apps draining your battery
• Discover unused apps with App Manager
Optimize Photo Storage
• Find and remove similar, old, and poor quality (too bright, dark, or unfocused) photos
• Optimize file sizes with Low, Moderate, High, and Aggressive file compression, and move originals into cloud storage
• Delete photos from private chats
Monitor your System
• Check the usage of your CPU
• Master your RAM and internal storage space
• Check out your battery levels and temperature
Easy to Use
• Optimize your Android in just a few clicks
• Simple, intuitive user interface which is easy to navigate
• Fast, compact and efficient, with low RAM and CPU usage
• Choose the color theme you like most
Disclaimer: Certain battery profiles are automatically triggered based on your device’s location, which requires access to location data we’ll be using in the background. We’ll ask for permission to access this data before using it.”
6. “AVG Cleaner – Junk Cleaner, Memory & RAM Booster”
“With AVG Cleaner, your Android device will run faster and smoother, store more data, free up memory by cleaning junk, and stay charged for longer. AVG Cleaner is a smart device manager & optimization tool that has let nearly 50 million people worldwide master their devices.
AVG Cleaner top features:
✔ Uninstall Updates of Preinstalled Apps: replace preinstalled bloatware apps you don’t use with factory versions to save space
✔ Get more space – Remove junk files, uninstall apps, and delete bad or unwanted photos and videos
✔ Improve performance – Use Cleaner to clear cache, remove junk, and identify apps that are slowing down your device (RAM Cleaner & memory booster)
✔ Longer battery life – Cleaner’s battery saving feature helps improve your device’s battery life
✔ Hibernate apps – Suspend background apps to prolong battery life and save mobile data
✔ System info – Everything you need to know about your phone on one screen
✔ File manager – Smart File Manager & Storage Cleaner can analyze pictures, files, and apps to help you maximize your Android device’s performance
✔ Junk Cleaner – Clean out any useless junk from your device e.g. cache and app data
With AVG Cleaner, you will enjoy a longer battery life, avoid a lagging Android device, get rid of junk files, and automatically find bad quality or duplicate photos
AVG Cleaner – Memory (RAM) Booster and Junk Cleaner is a smart analysis application and clean up tool that gives you more storage space, better performance, and longer battery life
The booster, memory cleaner (RAM Cleaner), cache cleaner, battery saver, storage clean up, and app removal features are described below:
Cleaner: Advanced app remover & app manager:
► App analyzer: AVG Cleaner can identify apps that consume your battery, drain mobile data, or take up too much storage space, allowing you to clean them out more easily
► App remover: Easily remove apps that slow down your device
► RAM cleaner: Clean RAM and boost performance of your phone in a few taps
► Cache cleaner: Master your app cache, temporary files and leftover data
► Easily analyze apps based on storage, ram, battery, data consumption or usage
Cleaner: Photo Analyzer:
► Fast and easy photo gallery optimization
► Find bad quality or duplicate photos
► Easily clean your photo library
Cleaner: Battery Saver & Optimizer:
► App hibernation: Master hibernating apps to prolong battery life and keep your device running faster for longer
► Battery Profiles & Optimization: choose between “Low Battery”, “Home”, “Work”, and “Car” profiles, or set up your own to automatically adjust your battery usage how you want
Cleaner: 1-tap Analysis and Optimization
► Clean your device with a single tap of a button
► Perform device scan and analysis with just one tap
• Access Image Analysis results
• Optimize pictures to save space
• Sorted media by source folders
• All large video files in one view
• Draining apps analysis
• Usage statistics
• App size growth analysis
• Notification analysis
• Quick boost feature
Clean your phone to free up storage space, help it run smoother and faster, and boost its speed and performance. Eliminate junk, clear cache, boost memory, delete bad quality, similar or duplicate photos to make more storage space available for the apps, photos, and other stuff you want.
By installing this app, you agree that your use of it is governed by these terms: http://m.avg.com/terms
This app uses Accessibility permission to assist disabled and other users stop all background apps with just one tap
Disclaimer: Certain battery profiles are automatically triggered based on your device’s location, which requires access to location data we’ll be using in the background. We’ll ask for permission to access this data before using it.
Download AVG Cleaner, Booster & Battery Saver for Android™ phones NOW”
7. Droid Optimizer
Against data chaos
Installed apps, downloaded files, photos, music, videos – over time, your smartphone will become cluttered and slow. Declutter your phone and reclaim disk space with Ashampoo Droid Optimizer.
For your privacy
Browsing the Internet with your smartphone leaves various traces that can be used to violate your privacy. And let’s face it, do you really know all the time what device permissions your installed apps have? Get rid of Internet traces and expose potential spy apps with Ashampoo Droid Optimizer.
For prolonged battery life
The integrated Good Night scheduler can disable features such as WLAN or mobile connectivity automatically during customisable time periods. Put your smartphone to sleep at night and conserve precious battery power with Ashampoo Droid Optimizer.
With fun and motivation
Cleaning doesn’t have to be boring. Ashampoo Droid Optimizer comes with a ranking system that uses achievements and funny pictures to keep you motivated. You will clean your way from novice to master in no time.
Free and without ads
Ashampoo Droid Optimizer is and will remain free to use and without ads.
For all Android devices
Ashampoo Droid Optimizer works with Android 4.2 and higher devices which is practically every device.
Features at a glance
► Accelerate, clean and optimize
► Terminate foreground and background apps automatically
► Empty the system and application cache
► Clear your browsing history for better privacy
► Find and delete big files fast and easily
► Carry out cleaning tasks automatically
► Conserve energy and enhance your battery life
► Manage all installed apps
► Learn about your apps’ critical permissions and expose spy apps” |
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“I stopped listening to myself and started talking to myself.” – Ocular Surgeon Dr. James Gills.
I bring you this post in mid-November when many of us find ourselves having a harder time of it. The world is darker, and the holidays are around the corner. It’s a time when we may be more prone to melancholy, more apt to regress into old patterns, and marking the milestone of another year passed.
In this, perhaps challenging, time: Can you start with being gentle with yourself?
So often I hear my clients say, “I thought I was done with this!” or “I thought I was further along,” when they find themselves grappling with an all-too-familiar theme in their self-development. It might be some long-discarded reactive tendency or old struggles with a certain family member, or even moving through grief and loss.
What I’ve come to believe in my work as a coach, counselor, and recovering perfectionist, is that there are themes in our lives, in our beliefs about ourselves, in our family-of-origin stories, that will come up for us again and again. And again.
There are sentences we’ve repeated in our thoughts so many times, they’ve become the soundtrack to our lives. This is just the way of it – we have central struggles that make up who we are and how we are. And our work on ourselves leads back to these themes, in different ways, from different angles; back, in order to move forward, as we grow, develop, and mature through all the seasons of our lives.
All of this is completely normal and human and okay – until we make it mean something about our progress and how we haven’t come as far as we “should.” In answer to the age-old question, Are we there yet? Yes and No. We’re never there… and we’re already there… and there is no there there. (This is actually good news.)
In their book, Burnout, Emily and Amelia Nagoski describe this “Are we there yet?” reflex. They refer to this mechanism in our brains as The Monitor, a sort of sentry that constantly tracks our progress in all that we endeavor, whether we’re climbing a mountain, tackling a project, or simply driving to pick up our kids. This Monitor knows our goals, watches our progress, and has some very insistent opinions about how much headway we should be making, relative to our efforts. The Monitor tends to skew negative, its voice a combination of a drill sergeant and our most judgy critic. Does this ring a bell? Are you familiar with this voice? It’s actually coming from inside the house – and we get to moderate, modulate and work with it, instead of letting it berate and belittle us.
Whether we’re focused on a big goal, the daily grind, or any kind of task — if we let our Monitor tell us we’re not making adequate progress, this ushers in a host of negative emotions: exhaustion, overwhelm, and frustration, to name a few. It can spur on burnout and cause us to underperform or to give up. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant notes that “the strongest predictor of engagement at work is a sense of daily progress.” This tendency to monitor our progress (or lack thereof) and incorporate it into our narrative about ourselves is pervasive, powerful and so worthy of our attention.
In whatever goal you’re trying to pursue, especially in this work of self-development, be gentle. Be generous with yourself. Give yourself the benefit of the doubt and mark your progress with the most positive data available to you. Let the graph of your journey be an oscillating spiral or a zigzag – and still notice the positive trajectory. Allow yourself to double back and revisit old issues. In our growth as humans, we often need to learn things in many ways, from all different angles, to truly evolve and integrate that learning. What if you just let that be okay?
I know, I know – my perfectionist sisters out there are gasping at this advice, worried that if they actually gave themselves a break, they might become – dare I say it? – slackers!
So often we think that if we’re just hard enough on ourselves, mean enough, critical enough – we’ll locate the sufficiently swift kick that finally gets us in high gear. We’ll finally achieve the perfectionist fantasy. Nothing could be further from the truth: this self-critical approach in any endeavor is so painful. It’s not sustainable, and we inevitably give up. How many times have you abandoned your effort toward something you truly want, because it just felt too hard? Now ask yourself: who was making it so hard on you?
What if we meet ourselves out on the path, in whatever chapter we happen to be – with patience, kindness, self-compassion?
What if we told ourselves the truth: that perfection is a lie, a fantasy, a distraction — and progress is almost always slower than we think it should be, but it is forward motion nonetheless.
I promise you: this is not a “think positive” platitude; it’s actually very pragmatic. It’s about telling yourself the truth rather than recycling an old story. It’s about moving yourself forward rather than giving in to self-sabotage. All growing things need to be nurtured, fed, and tended to gently; not undercut.
Ironically, when you allow yourself to be “enough” right where you are, that’s what creates the will, the strength, to go further. Stop giving so much airtime to your harsh Monitor and tell yourself the loving words of encouragement you need, and deserve, to hear. |
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In the quest for the ideal present for your tech-savvy friend, the answer lies in the realm of wireless gadgets.
These innovative devices, ranging from state-of-the-art headphones to advanced smart home tools, are not just gifts but gateways to a seamless, wire-free lifestyle. They stand as a testament to the evolution of technology, catering to the needs of the discerning tech enthusiast.
The Wireless Revolution: Embracing a Cord-Free World
In our dynamic, fast-paced era, the shift towards wireless technology is more than a trend; it's a lifestyle change. The cumbersome days of tangled wires and restricted movement are fading into obscurity, replaced by the elegance and efficiency of wireless devices. These gadgets offer not just convenience but a newfound freedom, enhancing the way we interact with our world.
1. Wireless Headphones: The Gadget We All Know
Let's start with a no-brainer. Wireless headphones are a must-have for any music lover or podcast enthusiast.
For the music enthusiast or podcast addict, wireless headphones are a game-changer. Whether it's for powering through intense workouts or enjoying music on a leisurely walk, these headphones provide crystal-clear sound without the hassle of cords. Options range from immersive over-ear models to sleek, compact earbuds. Features like noise cancellation and extended battery life elevate these gadgets from simple accessories to essential lifestyle tools.
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2. Smart Speakers: Your Home's Command Center
Are your friends tired of fumbling for their phone every time they want to play a song or set a reminder? A smart speaker is the answer! These nifty devices can do much more than just play music. With built-in voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant, your friend can control their smart home devices, get the latest news updates, and even ask for recipes while cooking.
Smart speakers, equipped with voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant, are the new household hub. They're not just for music; they control smart devices, provide news updates, and even assist in the kitchen.
Available in various designs, these speakers blend seamlessly into any home decor, making them a thoughtful gift for friends who value both functionality and style.
3. Wireless Charging Pad
One of the most frustrating things about having a smartphone is dealing with charging cables. Help your friend declutter their life with a wireless charging pad. These sleek and compact pads allow your friend to charge their phone without any cables. Simply place the phone on the pad, and voila! It starts charging.
Wireless charging pads are compatible with most smartphones that support wireless charging. Your friend will appreciate the convenience of being able to charge their phone hassle-free, especially when they're in a hurry.
4. Wireless Keyboards and Mice: Streamlining Workspaces
Is your friend tired of untangling the mess of wires on their desk? Help them achieve a clean and organized workspace with wireless keyboards and mice. These gadgets not only eliminate wire clutter but also provide freedom of movement while working or gaming.
Wireless keyboards and mice come in a variety of styles and designs, catering to different needs and preferences. From slim and compact keyboards for those who value portability to mechanical keyboards for the avid gamers, there's a wireless option for everyone.
With a range of styles and functionalities, from portable keyboards to high-performance gaming mice, there's a wireless solution for every need.
5. Wireless Security Cameras: Vigilant Home Monitoring
In an age where security is paramount, wireless security cameras are a thoughtful gift. Offering high-quality surveillance for both indoor and outdoor settings, these cameras enable remote monitoring, ensuring peace of mind with features like motion detection and instant smartphone alerts.
Wireless security cameras provide peace of mind by allowing your friend to monitor their home remotely. With features like motion detection and smartphone notifications, they can stay alert to any suspicious activity even when they're away.
6. Wireless Car Phone Chargers: For the Road Warriors
Does your friend spend a lot of time on the road? A wireless phone charger for their car will make their life much easier. These chargers can be easily mounted on the dashboard or air vents, providing a safe and convenient way to charge their phone while driving.
With a wireless phone charger in their car, your friend no longer needs to fumble with cables or worry about their phone's battery dying during long drives. They can stay connected and navigate without any interruptions.
Concluding Thoughts: The Wireless Lifestyle
With this array of wireless gadgets, you're set to surprise your tech-loving friends with gifts that blend innovation with practicality. Whether it's the freedom of wireless headphones, the utility of a smart speaker, or the simplicity of a wireless charging pad, these gadgets are designed to enhance everyday life.
So, choose the perfect wireless gadget that resonates with your friend's lifestyle and preferences. With these gifts, you're not just giving a gadget; you're gifting a seamless, connected experience that speaks volumes of your thoughtfulness. |
If you’re looking for a baseball-print tank top, look no further. Evaless is one of the leading online baseball clothing stores in the USA, focusing on sustainable and ethical production. In addition to baseball-themed apparel, Evaless offers all kinds of other clothing for any occasion. From stylish tank tops to trendy jeans, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.
Features a printed front with a baseball-style base
The Evaless baseball-print tank top features a baseball-style printed front. This tank top is made of 95% Polyester and 5% Spandex and is available in an array of sizes. It has a relaxed fit that makes it a great choice for cooling down during the summer or as a lightweight underlayer. It also has shoulder straps so you can wear it in many different ways. Visit evaless.com for more clothing.
Types of baseball clothing
When it comes to baseball tank tops, there are several types to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a comfortable baseball tank top to wear in the warmer months or a stylish t-shirt to wear with a sports bra and jeans, you can find it at Evaless. It’s important to look for designs that are bold, but are also in colors that will go with other pieces in your wardrobe.
Baseball clothes come in a variety of styles, from basic T-shirts to more elaborate styles such as baseball caps and sweaters. You can mix and match to create a unique look that shows your personality. It’s also easy to match baseball clothing with other items in your closet, such as hats, sunglasses, and even baseball earrings.
Online baseball clothing store
Evaless is a great online clothing store for baseball enthusiasts. This brand is committed to sustainable and ethical production, and they have a wide variety of styles. They offer everything from baseball t-shirts to other styles of clothing. They offer free shipping and quick return services. You can easily find a style that fits your tastes and personality at this online clothing store.
This online clothing store has a large selection of women’s tops. You can find stylish tank tops, off-the-shoulder tops, and loose blouses. The apparel is affordable and will compliment your wardrobe. You’ll be happy with your purchase and the service from Evaless. It will be delivered to your door in a protective envelope, so you won’t have to worry about it getting lost in the mail.
There’s a baseball-print tank top in every color and style. You can also find different types of baseball clothing at an online clothing store. Some of them are basic T-shirts and pants, while others are more upscale and include sweaters and caps. No matter what style you’re looking for, you’ll find the perfect outfit for your next baseball game! And if you’re eager to cheer on the Los Angeles Dodgers live, don’t forget to secure your 2023 Dodgers Tickets for an unforgettable experience at the ballpark.
If you are a baseball fan, you should check out the Evaless website. The company is a top online supplier of baseball gear, and they also care about sustainable and ethical production practices. In addition to baseball gear, they sell a wide variety of different kinds of apparel. You can find a baseball shirt or a polo for just about any occasion, and you can buy one at an affordable price. |
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Among what we have identified as 8 components to a successful CoE, the 2 components that have tripped up stakeholders of all shapes and sizes are Demand Management and Governance.
Why Demand Management and not just Process Discovery?
When looking for high-value automation opportunities, people will usually begin with process discovery. The two leading vendors of RPA products, UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate, both agree that process discovery (or process mining) is a critical enabling technology for digital transformation. In fact, they both have developed intelligent tools to use AI and machine learning to analyze and consolidate workflow recordings and quantify their value and potential for automation. The challenge comes when you have identified a list of automation candidates. What discovery fails to take into consideration is the roles, responsibilities, ROI analysis, prioritizing, sequencing, approvals, and backlog reviews. Process discovery is just the beginning.
We wrote the playbook on Demand Management
In our years working in RPA, we have developed a deeper understanding of the process discovery in our approach to demand management.
We’re happy to preview a slice of our playbook with you here, or review the entirety of the RPA CoE Demand Management playbook in a one-on-one discussion. |
Party season is almost upon us, which means shoppers will be on the hunt for dresses they can showcase at festive events - and Tu fans believe they have found the perfect outfit.
The retailer is selling is 'beautiful' item that costs just £15 and is ideal for all of your Christmas outings. The dress has a 'flattering cut', which means there is plenty of give for people who might be sitting down to a three-course meal.
But the belted outfit will also show off your shape. Happy customers have been raving about the item on Tu's website. One said: "I liked this dress from the moment I saw it, it did not disappoint. Nice material, good fit and a treat to wear."
Another one said: "Love this dress. Great neutral colour combo and a really flattering cut & material. Swings and drapes beautifully. I feel great in it, which doesn’t happen often these days.
"I’m 5ft 4 and it sits just above my ankles. I’m 36D and the buttons don’t gape. Got my usual size (14) and it’s a great fit, with a little bit of spare room. Wore a slip with it as so was at work and it’s fairly see-through when the light is shining. Doesn’t crease and the collar fits perfectly. Excellent value."
A third wrote: "Fabulous, now my Christmas Day dress." Tu's website says: "Style up your wardrobe with our khaki and cream palm print shirt dress. It features a classic collar, button-through fastening, and a tie belt, complete in a sleeveless design. It comes in a flattering midi-length effortlessly combining style and comfort. Wear with strappy sandals for a chic look."
And for shoppers looking to expand their festive wardrobes, an online retailer's hooded blankets are ideal for those colder nights.
In its latest Black Friday sale, Online Home Shop is slashing prices of its 'cosy' hooded blankets by as much as 60%.
The massive discount sale means some items that were originally priced at £24 and £17 are now as little as £9 and £7. Shoppers have been impressed by the huge reductions, with one posting on popular Facebook Group, Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, to share the sale with others. |
Compassionate Caregiver Services in Cincinnati, OH
If you are seeking care for an elderly, disabled, or injured loved one, you've come to the right place. As they get older, living independently can be difficult for those with physical and mental challenges. Many people eventually choose to move their family into an assisted living facility or nursing home. However, there is another option that will allow them to stay where they are most comfortable: at home. Griswold Home Care for Cincinnati offers compassionate caregiver services in Cincinnati, OH that will ensure they are always safe, happy, and healthy.
Whether you need occasional assistance or around-the-clock care, we will be happy to accommodate what you're looking for. All of this will be discussed during your consultation with our local caregiving team. |
Long-term programs are designed to accompany a business owner on a solitary entrepreneurial journey and help him or her grow his or her business over many months or years. They are built on the principles of coaching and mentoring.
The “Aligned Company” program
Turn your business into a perfectly functioning Swiss machine.
The “Aligned Company” program was created as a response to the most commonly seen problems in small businesses. An overwhelmed owner without the time and mental capacity to strategically develop the business. Non-existent processes and best practices. Non-existent or non-adhered to company strategies and principles.
It is built to help bring order to the firm, free up the owner’s hands for key tasks and build a firm that will be a real asset. One that will make money without the owner having to spend days and nights in it. And at a later stage, it will be easily sold at a high price or passed on to the next generation. |
This is our 20th “Author Interview Friday”. I hope you have all been enjoying getting to know more about P&R authors.
This week we get to learn more about author Derek Cooper, author of two P&R books: Christianity and World Religions: An Introduction to the World’s Major Faith and Thomas Manton: A Guided Tour of the Life and Thought of a Puritan Pastor.
- Question #1 — Tell us a little bit about yourself: where you’re from, family, job, personal interests, unique hobbies, what do you do in your spare time, etc.
I was “born and bred,” as they say, in East Texas. I met the love of my life in college in Texas, where I majored in Spanish. After college, I was married in the Northeast, where my wife is from. I attended seminary, and then began teaching Spanish at Phil-Mont Christian Academy outside of Philadelphia. Eventually I entered a PhD program in historical theology and graduated in 2008.
Currently, I am Associate Professor of World Christian History at Biblical Seminary in Hatfield, PA. I also direct the LEAD Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry programs. In addition to teaching, I also lead trips to the Holy Land.
Because I have three young children, I don’t have much time for personal hobbies! However, some of the things I enjoy doing in my spare time include traveling, especially internationally, cooking, and being outdoors with my family.
- Question #2 — What inspired you to write this book, about this topic?
Travel, poetry, primary writings, and certain songs inspire me the most as a writer. I am most energized by ideas, which I frequently receive in tandem with these things. I think that writing is really a dance between inspiration and discipline. Without discipline, no one would ever find the time to write; and without inspiration, no one would have anything interesting to say.
- Question #3 — Do you have a favorite author?
There are a variety of authors that I enjoy reading. I think that it’s important, as a writer, to read widely across disciplines and genres. Here are just a few authors I enjoy reading:
Ernest Hemingway for fiction because he could communicate more in a sentence than many writers could in a page. Also, unlike someone such as Charles Dickens, I like how he used adjectives rarely and wrote directly.
Pablo Neruda and Robert Frost for poetry. They were true poets who spoke out of their experiences, thought symbolically and figuratively, and knew how to arrange the right words in the right way to create the right cadence.
Philip Jenkins for academic writing. Jenkins is an innovator who writes imaginatively and provocatively. He’s a rare personality who can convey academic research into a manageable, readable, and enjoyable format.
- Question #4 — At what time of day do you write most?
I am sharpest from around 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., and so that is when I plan to do the bulk of my writing. I try to edit my writing in the morning when I am not at my best.
- Question #5 — What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
One piece of advice I would offer to aspiring writers is to be fully willing to delete sentences and whole paragraphs as they edit. If you think about it, writing is a lot like speaking. How many times have you said something that you wished you would not have said and would like to take back? In writing, we get the opportunity to erase mistakes we make and think more clearly about how something should be communicated. We must not become too attached to our words. Recently, I deleted about 10,000 words from a manuscript I submitted. It was very painful to delete those 10,000 words since I spent a lot of time working on them. But if they are not helpful to the greater story, unnecessary or redundant, then they have to go.
“The best way for readers to connect with me is through my faculty website at Biblical Seminary: http://www.biblical.edu/derek-cooper.” |
Stûv 6 Freestanding
The affordable and easy to install Stûv 6 is designed for small and medium sized rooms, so everyone can enjoy a beautiful fireplace with exceptional performance that respects the environment.
The secret is in the name
Stûv 6 is named after the characteristic shape of its inside profile. Stûv’s designers have strived to achieve the most effective shape for the natural circulation of air. The shape of the numeral six has disguised the complexity of the technical design.
High grade materials in and out
The combustion chamber is made of cast iron, which offers a high level of heat resistance while maximising performance. Shock resistant and able to withstand the test of time, cast iron makes it possible to create sophisticated shapes that directly benefit technical solutions.
“Whenever a designer starts to work he tries to create an object that is as perfect as possible, aesthetically and practically.”
and Stûv Founder
The air required for combustion can be taken either from the room via the front of the stove, or via an external air inlet underneath or behind the stove (optional).
The air inlet, the combustion chamber and the smoke duct form an airtight system that does not disrupt your home’s insulation or ventilation.
Hot air flows along the glass to keep it cleaner, while also boosting performance.
Secondary air burns the residual gases via post-combustion and guarantees efficient, complete combustion of gas and particles. The products of combustion are then removed via the chimney flue.
The door opening mechanism is located in a cold zone underneath the device, so you don’t need a glove to open the door when reloading the fire. When the technical elements disappear, you can focus on the flames.
Why Stûv 6?
The Stûv 6 is really easy to install thanks to its outer casing, which allows you to easily connect the stove to the flue and air inlet. Once the connections have been fixed, the stove slides in and is sealed within the support casing.
The unit heats your home by drawing air through the front to warm it up, and releasing it through the upper frame. There’s no need to fit grilles or ducts to channel the air, however ducted convection is possible as an option.
With its high level of efficiency and incredibly low fine particle emissions, the Stûv 6 is way ahead of Australian emissions standards. Replacing your old insert with a Stûv 6 will save half the amount of wood and produce 25 times less pollution. |
Multiple Campout Options:
- Birch Room- Can accommodate up to 15 people
- Maple Room- Can accommodate up to 30 people
- Bear’s Den Lodge- Can accommodate up to 30 people
- Valley Lodge- Can accommodate larger groups up to 100 people
Lodge space available any night of the week with prior reservations being made through Group Sales. This is a “roughing it” experience so bring your sleeping bag, mat & pillow. Dates are limited so contact us as soon as your plans come together.
We do require $100 deposit to reserve overnight space. If you cancel your overnight and the mountain is open, then we will put your payment on account toward your next visit. There will be no refunds.
Depending on group size, lodge space may be shared with another group. To reserve space as a private overnight, you must guarantee 50% capacity of your space.
Group Overnight Pricing:
- Overnight Package for only $30 per person, which includes both lodging and breakfast in The Trade Winds Cafe. Group Breakfast includes Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Hash Brown and a Pancake. Choice of Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milk.
Purchase Fast Bucks and save money!
- Fast Bucks are purchased through Group Sales and will give you peace of mind that everyone will have money for meals. You won’t have to worry about someone losing cash. No cash back, exchanges, or refunds.
- Fast Bucks for Lunch or Dinner: Cost $16 each and redeemed for $18 value in our cafeteria.
Have a Pizza Party or Hot Chocolates with our Signature PATS PEAK M&M cookies!
Some overnight spaces available to rent as private lodge space prior to start of overnight. Great option for group dinner and activities. Ask for details.
We will work out the details. Let’s make your stay at “The Peak” a memorable one. |
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